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After accidents, Cathedral Ave. to get new traffic signal BY RIKKI N. MASSAND
School district begins superintendent search BY RIKKI N. MASSAND
An executive search for the next “CEO of the school district” is well underway, with Garden City Public Schools taking on professional help to evaluate candidates. The first presentation on the search, a look at Garden City Schools’ “Leadership Profile,” takes place at the Wednesday, October 11 work session in the high school library, and a report from consultants will be subsequently posted on the district’s website. In August the Garden City Board of Education approved a $32,280 contract with consulting firm Hazard, Young, Attea
and Associates (HYA) to conduct a national talent search to fill the position. Before candidates are selected for interviews, HYA had face-to-face discussions about the district and its unique qualities with the faculty and members of the community in the last two weeks of September. HYA Consultant Debbie Raizes was a board of education member in Scarsdale for six years and a board trustee of Leslie University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She’s been a search consultant for the past two decades. Her partner from HYA, Dr. Robert J. Roelle has 20 years’ experience as a superintendent of schools in Ossining, Westchester County.
At the school board’s August meeting, Board President Angela Heineman commented that Raizes will be the lead consultant, having led superintendent searches on Long Island, upstate, and in New England. “She’s conducted approximately 90 searches, mostly in high-performing Westchester, Long Island and Fairfield County, Connecticut districts,” Heineman said. 0 Conducting a search for a new Garden City leader starts with knowing the people in the district. As the first of the school system’s strengths, the students of Garden City Schools, whom the next superintendent will See page 51
Last month Trustee Mark Hyer, chairman of the village’s Traffic Commission, brought on a round of applause inside Village Hall’s meeting room with a stunning announcement – a traffic signal residents of Garden City’s central section and from all over the village have advocated for along an increasingly perilous county road. Nassau County informed the village on September 21, prior to the village traffic commission meeting, Cathedral Avenue will have a new signal installed in the coming months. “I am sure a bunch of people in this room will be happy to know that the county has gotten back to us and officially told us that we are going to get a light at Cathedral and Third Street, so that’s been approved by Nassau County and it has to go to their vendor. It’s done. Hopefully it will be fast for them install it soon and I am happy we got it done; it was quite a process. We’ve had a lot of verbal communication and they said they are going to do it. We finally have written communication from them that it’s going to be done,” Trustee Hyer said, to his fellow Commission members and an intrigued but thankful audience. One resident in the audience wanted to know how fast and the Commission was pressed for answers. Trustee Robert Bolebruch explained that Hyer, Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson and the village administrator’s staff have been in touch with county officials for many months on the Cathedral Avenue need. “Trustee Hyer has been working on this and he’s been on the phone, sending emails, he has done everything – believe me when I tell you working with the county you will never get people to react as fast. The situation was not arguable with the county although in different aspects it can get frustrating,” Bolebruch said. Hyer was modest and he thanked Jackson and village staff for working on it too,” Hyer said. CPOA traffic safety liaison Pat DiMattia told Hyer, Bolebruch and all the Commission the CPOA appreciates their dedication to the cause. “You know we have been pushing for this and the broader issue is that Garden City has a number of other intersections that need to be addressed by the county. On behalf of the CPOA we thank you,” she said. Nine days earlier at the CPOA’s September 12 meeting, village Deputy Mayor Theresa Trouvé See page 51
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A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Last call for Guide submissions
On October 20th we 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. The deadline for submissions is Monday, October 9th.
Photo contest
Essay contest
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
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.
We are still looking for material from local groups. If you would like your group’s information to appear please go to our online survey at www. surveymonkey.com/r/gcnews or email information to editor@gcnews.com
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To the Editor: I am not now, nor have I ever been an advocate for the preservation of the entire St. Paul’s building. When I saw in this paper that the Mayor favored a plan to preserve the façade and sides of the building and construct modern facilities behind them I was happy that someone had expressed what I had always considered the best solution to the issue of a use for the property. I was very disappointed when I read that the use(s) envisioned by the mayor all centered around sports and children’s activities. We just spent millions of dollars on renovation of the fields at Community Park, and adding sprinkler systems at the other parks. In addition, a multi-year plan for further improvements to the recreational facilities of the village. has already been approved by the trustees. Now, the Board has hired two consultants to assess the property with an eye toward indoor running tracks, pools and who knows what else.
How about also considering facilities that the entire population could enjoy such as, a community center with an auditorium for films and plays, such as those formerly performed in the basement of the library, or conference rooms for various village groups to meet, or a space for Pilates, Yoga, or other fitness activities. I know that at one time there was a group that met upstairs in the firehouse on Edgemere Road. Perhaps some of the programs and activities currently conducted at the library could be moved there. That would free up library space for uses the library envisions but has difficulty accommodating because of lack of room. I am sure there are many more non-sports related uses that residents could add if they were given the opportunity to participate in the decision making. The Mayor and Board of Trustees should widen their perspectives before committing all of us, and our tax dollars, to a narrow course of action. Arnold Finamore
Garden City Democratic Club “Meet the Candidates” Night On Thursday, October 19 at 7:15pm, Garden City residents Sylvia Cabana, Democratic candidate for Hempstead Town Clerk, and Robert Pena, candidate for County Legislator, are among the candidates scheduled to attend the Garden City Democratic Club’s “Meet The Candidates Night” at the cottages by St. Paul’s, 108 Rockway Avenue. Also expected to attend are Democratic candidates Laura Curran for County Executive, Laura Gillen for Hempstead Town Supervisor, as well as
Jack Schnirman and Dean Bennett for County Comptroller and Clerk, respectively. This event gives voters a chance to hear directly from the candidates about the issues. Any Garden City resident, registered as a Democrat, is eligible for an Inspector position. To find out more about the Garden City Democratic Club should contact them at 516-939-4740 or by email at victory@gardencitydemocrats.com
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Garden City High School was one of only 342 schools across the nation that has been named a National Blue Ribbon School for 2017. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. “National Blue Ribbon Schools are active demonstrations of preparing every child for a bright future,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to the honorees. “You are visionaries, innovators and leaders. You have much to teach us: some of you personalize student learning, others engage parents and communities in the work and life of your local schools and still others develop strong and forward-thinking leaders from among your teaching staff.” The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private elementary, middle, and high schools where students achieve very high learning standards or are making
The Garden City Republican Committee is looking for election inspectors for the upcoming general election on November 7th. The work schedule is from 5:15 AM to approximately 9:15 PM. Pay starts at $180 for
notable improvements in closing the achievement gap. This coveted award affirms the hard work of educators, families, and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master challenging and engaging content. Now in its 35th year, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program has bestowed recognition on more than 8,500 schools. On Nov. 6-7, the Secretary and the Department of Education will celebrate with these honorees at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. All schools are honored in one of two performance categories, based on all student scores, subgroup student scores and graduation rates: • Exemplary High Performing Schools are among their state’s highest performing schools as measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests. • Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools are among their state’s highest performing schools in closing
achievement gaps between a school’s subgroups and all students over the
past five years.
Nanine McLaughlin, right, Garden City High School principal, with Assistant Principals Kevin Steingruebner and David Perrotta
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2017 Breast Cancer Summit comes to The Carltun BY RIKKI N. MASSAND
Moving from its traditional venue in Woodbury closer to the Garden City home base of its sponsoring practice, Long Island Plastic Surgical Group, the 2017 annual Breast Cancer Summit will be held from 8 am to 1 p.m. at The Carltun at Eisenhower Park, 1899 Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow. This year’s keynote speaker will be Allyn Rose, American Beauty Pageant titleholder and a breast cancer awareness advocate, who will present “The Power of Redefining Breasts.” Rose is joined by several other speakers set for the November 7, Election Day morning conference. Preceding her speech is a panel discussion, “Innovations in Breast Reconstruction” with experienced doctors from Long Island Plastic Surgical Group, based 999 Franklin Avenue and reputed for its staff of 22 plastic surgeons and innovative patient care, having performed over 10,000 breast reconstruction procedures. At the event, “Fertility Preservation in the Breast Cancer Patient” will be the subject of a speech by Dr. David Kreiner, the manager and co-founder of Long Island IVF, which has locations throughout Long Island as well as in Brooklyn. And Dr. Cornelia Ha, the director of Radiology for Mercy
Medical Center, will speak about “Breast Cancer Health and Molecular Breast Imaging Technology.” At the last Breast Cancer Summit at the Woodlands, Dr. Roger L. Simpson of Long Island Plastic Surgical Group spoke about an October 2016 article in The Long Island Press by Natalie Coloprisco, about her mother Frances and sister Lauren being diagnosed with breast cancer seventeen months apart, in 2012 and 2013. Coloprisco’s story presented shocking statistics: one of eight women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime; New York State has one of the highest breast cancer rates in the nation as over 150,000 cases are diagnosed every year. On Long Island, in Nassau County the five year average between 2012 and 2016 was approximately 1,276 cases of breast cancer diagnosed annually. Suffolk County’s average was even higher at 1,311. “She [Natalie] wrote that ‘my family’s story goes to show that information will be the most important weapon we have in the fight against cancer.’ It is a very wise statement by a very young lady (now 23 years old) and she is 100% correct. The Long Island Plastic Surgical Group hosts this event annually because it is our goal to educate the community and to make them and their
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families aware of the resources that are available to them. Information is by far the most powerful weapon they have in the fight against breast cancer. Information empowers you to make the best choices for yourself and for your families. Through education and ongoing research, perhaps there will come a day when the definitive cure for this cancer will be achieved,” Dr. Simpson said. Simpson commented on education as the mission of Long Island Plastic Surgical Group, which has expanded from its prominent Franklin Avenue location in Garden City to additional offices in East Hills, Babylon, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Flushing, and Huntington. LIPSG also operates Deep Blue Med Spa, which offers clinically proved skin rejuvenation procedures, and Dr.STITCH, a 24/7 on-call service and hotline. Dr. Simpson also introduced a history of legislative initiatives, starting with an amendment to the New York Public Health Law signed by then-Governor David Patterson in August 2010. “It concerned the availability of information and access to breast reconstructive surgery for all patients with a diagnosis of breast cancer. The amendment required doctors and hospitals throughout New York State to
discuss information regarding breast reconstruction with patients about to undergo a mastectomy, (LIFTFLOW dissection or lumpectomy. This was a tremendous step forward in breast cancer education as so many knew they were having surgeries to remove their cancer completely unaware of their reconstructive options. Our colleagues and I found it imperative to respond to this legislative revision in a way that would further prompt reconstruction education and awareness about this subject. With this in mind the first annual Breast Cancer Summit convened in 2011,” he explained at last year’s event. Simpson announced that the Breast Cancer Patient Education Act was passed into federal law in December 2015, just after the 2015 LIPSG-sponsored Summit. Dr. Scot Bradley Glasberg, past president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) then spoke about the legislation, but he was disappointed by a New York Times article last November that contained misinformation on the law. He stresses a need to continue to educate not only patients and the public “but more importantly the media on a continual basis.” “Given the passion I have for this education process I sat down in front See page 52
9 BY GABBY TABBY Vehicle damaged: On September 26th a tail light to a vehicle parked in Parking Field #6 was found damaged. Bike taken: A bicycle was reported stolen from a Stewart Avenue yard on September 26th. Special training: On September 27th Garden City Police Officers and Special Police Officers attended a Stop the Bleed, Save a Life training session hosted by NYU Winthrop Hospital. The officers received hands on instruction from the Hospital’s medical staff regarding saving lives by being able to stop traumatic bleeding resulting from life threatening wounds. Scam alert: On September 27th an elderly male resident received a phone call from a person stating his grandson was arrested in Pennsylvania. The caller instructed the resident to send $1,500 bail via Western Union for the grandson to be released. The resident realized it was a scam and did not send the money. Multiple violations: On September 28th Garden City Police stopped a vehicle for excessive speed on Cathedral Avenue. Upon investigation, the driver, a 23 year old Queens man, was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation (two license suspensions), Excessive Speed, Switched
License Plates, Unregistered Vehicle, and Uninsured Vehicle. Larceny arrest: On September 28th officers responded to Lord & Taylor and assisted the NCPD in the arrest of a 41 year old Queens woman. The subject was wanted for the alleged theft of $1,800 in merchandise from the Manhasset Lord & Taylor store. DWI arrest: On September 29th Garden City Police responded to Harvard Street for a report of a vehicle striking a tree. Upon investigation, the driver of the vehicle, a 20 year old Garden City man, was arrested for DWI. Criminal contempt: On September 29th Garden City Police arrested a 52 year old Baldwin man for Criminal Contempt. The subject allegedly violated a judge’s order to stay away from his wife by following her on County Seat Drive. Domestic incident: Garden City Detectives are investigating a domestic incident on Willow Street in which a 54 year old man was in his girlfriend’s vehicle when he allegedly
College Notes Ashley Crawford of Garden City was named to the Marist College Dean’s List for the Spring 2017 Semester. She is a member of the Class of 2019 and is majoring in Psychology/Special Education. n
Richard T. Marooney III, son of Laura and Richard Marooney, Jr., of Garden City, recently matriculated as a first-year student at Hamilton College. Marooney, a graduate of Garden City Senior High School, was selected from a pool of 5,678 applicants to the college, and joins a class of 482. n
James Madison University is excited to welcome the class of 2021 to campus this month. The incoming freshman class represents an accomplished, diverse group of individuals who hail
from 40 states and 29 countries around the world. The following Garden City students are in the JMU class of 2021: Quinn Walsh, whose major is Finance - BBA. Olivia Connors, whose major is Nursing - BSN. n
Gabriella Montanaro of Garden City, is among the new inductees of the SUNY New Paltz Honors Program for fall 2017. In order to maintain membership in the Honors Program, students are required to maintain a GPA of 3.3 or higher; to complete at least 40 hours of community service; and to present a thesis reflecting the skills and relationships they built over the course of their college career.
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assaulted her, took her pocket book, exited the vehicle and ran from the scene. Stolen car: A 2002 Jeep was reported stolen from the Garden City Hotel Parking Field on September 30th. Leaving the scene: Upon investigation of a vehicle leaving the scene after striking a sign on 3rd Street and Rockaway Ave, Officers arrested an 18 year old East Northport man on September 30th. He was charged with Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Accident. Heroin arrest: As a result of an ongoing narcotics investigation, Garden City Detectives arrested a 30 year old Garden City man for allegedly selling heroin on two different dates. Polcie say that the time of arrest, the man was found to be in possession of heroin. He was charged with two counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree, two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance
7th Degree. Fire report: Garden City Police assisted the Garden City Fire Department who responded to a 7th Street bank for a report of burning electrical wires on September 30th. Excessive speed: On October 1st a vehicle was stopped by a Garden City Police officer on Cathedral Avenue for excessive speed (49 MPH). Upon investigation, the driver, a 31 year old Maspeth woman, was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation (two license suspensions), and Excessive Speed. Leaving the scene: On October 2nd Garden City Detectives arrested a 26 year old Floral Park man for allegedly male leaving the scene of an accident. Police say that on September 28th, the man fled the scene after being involved in an accident with another vehicle in Parking Field # 11. Truck stop: On October 3rd Garden City Police conducted a commercial vehicle checkpoint on Clinton Road. Twelve vehicles were inspected of which six were placed out of service. Sixty-one tickets were issued for various traffic and safety violations including twelve overweight violations and two hazardous material violations.
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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 19, 2017.
Pool Facility Renovations
Over the years the Village has made significant capital investments to the Pool facility in an effort to offer the best possible experience for Pool members, and to preserve our infrastructure at the facility. The Village has retained Cameron
Engineering & Associates to study both infrastructure and possible landscape improvements at the site. This study phase will provide preliminary estimates and options to choose from on a cost basis to make improvements. “We are looking at renovating the original upper deck, by the concession stand,” Kevin Ocker, chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Cultural and Recreational Affairs, said. “In addition, we have roofing and gutter systems in need of replacement, and may also consider replacement of the Main Pool trench drain and other drainage renovations.” The Village is also expecting to undertake work on the pumping station and fix air circulation issues in the women’s bathroom area. Although any necessary infrastructure repairs will take precedent, the Village will take a broader view for phased improvements, including the possibility of adding basketball and beach volleyball courts and possibly enhancing the miniature golf course. “When this study is completed we will have preliminary estimates on each item defined in the scope of the work and will keep the Board apprised of Cameron’s progress as we move forward,” Mr. Ocker added.
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As part of the Village’s 2017-18 paving program, the Stewart Manor Train Station Parking Lot is scheduled to be repaved. This work will include adding additional lighting, new curbs, new asphalt and bringing the lot in compliance with all ADA standards, including adding compliant sidewalk ramps with detectable surface pads. Work on the lot will commence on October 11 and last approximately four weeks. During this time the lot will be closed for parking. We will be adding temporary parking on the surrounding streets for use by all permit holders who normally park in the lot. During construction, temporary permit-only parking will be available in the following locations: •Plaza Road: from New Hyde Park Road to Roosevelt Avenue • Manor Road: near Station House – South Side off New Hyde Park Road • Adams Street: from Manor Road to Stewart Avenue • Roosevelt Street: from Manor Road to Stewart Avenue The MTA/LIRR is currently renovating the 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, upwards of $350,000. We had requested that the MTA/LIRR cover the cost of the repaving as part of the Third Track initiative.
Village Hall Roof Replacement
The Board awarded a bid to Long Island Roofing and Repair Services Corp. to remove and replace the roof above the Board Room and Lobby of Garden City Village Hall. Long Island Roofing and Repairs Corp, the lowest bidder, will perform the job at a cost of $67,965. Four vendors were invited to bid and the Village received a total of six bids. Contracts are being finalized; the project is expected to commence sometime in mid- to late October.
Reimbursable grant towards road resurfacing
The Village has submitted a multi-modal project request and nomination form for a $50,000 reimbursable grant through the New York State Department of Transportation. The grant money would be used towards road resurfacing, including base repair, curb ramp ADA compliance, curb repair and the replace-
ment of striping on Brompton Road from Stratford to Main Avenues. Assemblyman Ed Ra advised the Village of this new grant opportunity and we thank him for keeping us informed of this grant opportunity.
Annual Employee Recognition
The Annual Employee Recognition Luncheon, sponsored by the Garden City Board of Trustees, was held at the Senior Center on Golf Club Lane September 26, honoring employees with perfect attendance as well as those who have dedicated years of service to the Village. Deputy Mayor Theresa Trouvé, along with Trustees Robert Bolebruch and John Delany, joined Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi and Village Department Heads to welcome and recognize the employees in attendance. After handing out the awards, Deputy Mayor Trouvé spoke briefly, thanking the employees on behalf of the Mayor and Board of Trustees for their work throughout the year to help make Garden City the special place that it is.
Police Cracking Down on Speed
The Garden City Police Department is cracking down on speed, right turn on red without stopping, full Stop sign violations and failing to observe speed in school zones, as well as other motor vehicle traffic violations. Here are the results of a six-week Police initiative that coincided with the end of summer, the Labor Day weekend and the first two weeks of school: Tickets Violation Issued 270 Excessive Speed 45 Excessive Speed in a School Zone 137 Aggressive Driving (red light, stop sign, tailgating, unsafe lane use, etc.) 15 Cellphone/ electron ic device violations 34 Seatbelt/Occupant Restraint violations 38 Excessive Tint vio lations 3 Passed Stopped School Bus viola tions 61 Suspended Licenses 12 Revoked Registrations Also, after months of prodding from the Village, Nassau County has advised the Village that it agrees that changes need to be made at the intersection of Hilton Avenue and Third Street. The County has agreed to place traffic lights at the intersection, but has not committed to a definitive date of installation. The Village will continue to press for a quick resolution.
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GCHS Homecoming planned for October 14 Proudly wear your maroon and gray on October 14th for the 2017 Homecoming celebration! The Homecoming Parade will be held along Seventh Street beginning at 1 p.m. This year’s Grand Marshal is retired 12-year Superintendent of Garden City Public Schools Dr. Robert Feirsen. The Parade will feature dozens of school groups, teams, and alums. The Annual Street Fair will again line Seventh Street, so
be sure to stop by and say hello to Garden City’s local and specialty vendors whose booths frame the parade route. The 2017 Homecoming football game vs. Carey will begin at 3 p.m. at Garden City High School, and will include a rousing halftime show featuring the high school Marching Band, Lady Trojan cheerleaders, and the award-winning kick line. Go Trojans!
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Garden City Public School’s Board of Education is on track to hire a new Superintendent of Schools for the 20182019 school year based on a collaborative process involving the entire Garden City community. As the next step unfolds, please attend the Board’s Work Session on Wednesday, October 11th, 8:15 p.m. in Garden City High School to hear an explanation of the Leadership Profile developed from community input by the Board’s Executive Search Consultants, Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA). HYA representatives, Ms. Deborah Raizes and Dr. Robert Roelle, interviewed Central Office staff, faculty, building administrators, support staff, PTA, SEPTA and TMA representa-
tives, Board members and high school students, held two open Community Forums for parents and community members, and collected data in an online survey. All of the information has been combined to create a Leadership Profile of the qualities and experience sought in the school district’s next Superintendent of Schools. The Leadership Profile will assist the Board in determining the primary characteristics desired in the new Superintendent and guide HYA as they seek top candidates for the position. As the process moves forward, HYA will present a slate of candidates to the Board of Education whose qualities and skill set best match the Leadership Profile.
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GCHS seniors named NHRP Scholars
Selected from a pool of 250,000 students, three Garden City High School seniors were recently named as National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) Scholars. Recognized by The College Board, high-achieving PSAT/NMSQT NHRP students hail from across the U.S. and its territories abroad. Pictured here are (left to right) Principal Nanine McLaughlin, NHRP Scholars Evan Jozkowski, Julia Beckmann, and Tyler Soutar with Garden City’s Director of Guidance Gina Christel. Congratulations to Garden City’s newest NHRP Scholars!
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Science research students named Broadcom Masters Semifinalists
Congratulations to two Garden City Public School students for advancing to Semifinalist position (2 of 300) in the 2017 Broadcom MASTERS (Math, Applied Science, Technology and Engineering Rising Stars) competition. Pictured here being honored at the September 19th Board of Education Regular Meeting are (left to right) Dr. Steven Gordon, Garden City High School science research teacher; Board Trustee Mr. Bob Martin; Broadcom MASTERS Semifinalists Austin Crouchley (8) and Ian Bailey (9); Dr. Elena Cascio, district science coordinator; and Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction Dr. Ted Cannone. Absent from photo was Dr. Paris Zaferiou, Garden City Middle School science research teacher.
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This is written in the aftermath of the tragedy in Las Vegas. We still need to know much more about what happened, and why. A column on this subject would have little useful to say. So I will simply express my horror and deep regret over the loss of completely innocent life. I’m also not going to discuss the recovery efforts in Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria. I do not have the expertise to evaluate the quality of the federal or local response to this disaster, especially as it relates to an island unreachable by stateside trucks with a less robust infrastructure. Obviously, everyone of good will supports a maximum effort to get a full recovery in Puerto Rico, with the power running. Instead, I’ll turn to another important, if lower profile topic, President Trump’s new tax proposals set forth in a somewhat unspecific White House outline on September 29. A key part of the proposal affects corporations, with a proposed lowering of the tax rate to 20 percent from 35 percent, a reduction that the President’s team believes will spur economic growth. The proposal also calls for a one-time repatriation to the United States (and taxation at relatively low rates) of income held abroad. The corporate tax cut, while expensive, has in the past had some bipartisan support (corporate tax rates are high by international standards), although it is not clear whether Mr. Trump will get (or seek) any Democratic votes in Congress. With respect to the taxation of individuals, the proposed legislation calls for just three tax brackets – 12 percent, 25 percent and 35 percent, in place of the current seven. A key uncertainty in the proposal, however, is that it does not set forth the income ranges associated with each bracket. An additional upper income rate will be added to increase the progressivity of the rates. Also, the standard deduction would be raised considerably, which will result in both simplified returns and some tax relief for a considerable number of lower-bracket taxpayers. Of considerable interest to local
taxpayers, the proposal would eliminate a number of itemized deductions, including the deduction for state and local income and realty taxes and the deduction for miscellaneous expenses. Some important deductions will remain, including existing writeoffs for charitable contributions and mortgage interest. On the other hand, the alternative minimum tax (AMT) would be eliminated. This is a significant simplification. Also, because state and local income and realty tax deductions are considered preference items for the AMT calculation, AMT elimination would lessen the effect for some taxpayers of the repeal of these deductions. The estate tax and generation skipping taxes are slated for repeal. Very significantly there is no indication whether assets will continue to get a step-up in basis to fair market value at the time of death. The business income of passthroughs such as partnerships, LLC’s and S corporations will be taxed at a flat rate of 25 percent. In light of the big loophole possibilities, steps will be taken to ensure that “personal income” (income that is equivalent to wages) cannot be recharacterized as business income. Inevitably, of course, there will be significant changes in these items. The proposed elimination of the state and local tax deduction, in particular, has already come under heavy fire, even with the AMT relief. Quite possibly it will be replaced with reductions in the level of pretax deferrals to 401(k) plan, requiring some plan deferrals to be after-tax. While Mr. Trump’s opponents will claim that the tax proposals favor the rich and swell budget deficits, the guess here is that, unlike the “hot button” health care proposals, much of the tax package will be enacted. Mr. Trump was largely elected because of the feeling that the economy had stalled, and that 2 percent annual growth is simply not enough. Many members of Congress and the public are willing to try a new, and hopefully more growth-oriented, approach.
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Please join the fun on October 20th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to cheer on young athletes grades 6-12 at Garden City Middle School for the 2017 Burning Bases Kickball Festival. “We host approximately 15-18 school districts (250 student with special needs) for a round robin kickball tournament,” shared Athletic Director Dawn Cerrone. “The event is AMAZING! There is no cost for the event and everyone is guaranteed to have a smile on their face!”
Board (EAB) will discuss the EAB in general with a specific focus on water treatment in the Village. There will also be updates from the EPOA President and Vice President, East Village Trustees, School Trustee, Recreation Representatives, and Library Trustee. You can find out more information about the EPOA, how to become a member, events, and issues concerning the East through its website (gcepoa. org), eBulletins which are e-mailed to EPOA members, its Facebook account (search: “Garden City Eastern Property Owners’ Association”), and its Twitter account (search: “GC_EPOA”). The EPOA consists of all volunteers but does have ongoing communication-related expenses. The EPOA thanks you for your support.
This upcoming Tuesday evening, the Eastern Property Owners’ Association (EPOA) will host a Meet and Greet at 6:30 PM at the Garden City Fire House on 347 Stewart Avenue with a public meeting to follow around 7:30 PM. 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. It will also be the kickoff to the EPOA’s 2018 Membership Drive. 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
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Mark your calendars! This year’s 1st annual “Garden CityPoker Championship” will be held on Saturday, November 4th at the Garden City Casino, 51 Cathedral Avenue in Garden City. Doors will open at 6:00 P.M. and the main tournament will begin at 7:00 P.M. All proceeds will benefit Kids Need More. The top prize for the main event is a pre-paid entry to the World Series of Poker ‘No Limit Main Event” in Las Vegas! Not a poker player? Learn to play at the beginners tournament. Have fun learning to play poker for fun prizes
with our friendly dealers in a casual setting! Blackjack and roulette will also be available! Help is needed in order to make this event a continued success! If you are interested and able to offer your community support by donating or sponsoring this event, your generosity would be greatly appreciated. Please contact the event director, Kerry Calvert, at Kerrylcal@gmail.com Register online before November 3rd and receive a bonus gold chip worth 500 chips! For more information about the event or to register, please visit kidsneedmore.org.
EPOA seeks representative for the Citizen’s Budget Review Committee The Eastern Property Owners’ Association is looking for a volunteer for the Citizen’s Budget Review and Advisory Committee (CBRAC). This important group plays a critical role during the Village’s annual budget process. In partnership with the various Village departments and trustees, they review information, solicit suggestions, and make recommendations on potential cost savings and improve-
ments to our Village operations. This is a two year appointment and most of the Committee’s work occurs in the first and second quarter of the coming year. Some financial background is helpful, since the CBRAC also reviews budget information from all Village departments. If you are interested, please send your name and background information to contactus@gcepoa.org by October 27, 2017.
The Central Property Owners’ Association will hold its October Meeting on October 10, convening at 7:30 PM in the Senior Center. Any resident of Garden City is welcome to attend this meeting. The agenda for the Meeting includes reports by Central’s Trustees, Theresa Trouvé and Louis Minuto, who will update residents on issues of considerable interest throughout the Village. Topics will include the
progress of plans for St. Paul’s, and Village residents’ demands for adopting traffic controls in all Sections of the Village that will protect lives and property by abating speeding and reckless disregard for stop signs and traffic signals. You are urged to attend and engage in these discussions. All residents are welcome to attend the CPOA Meeting on October 10th, 2017 at 7:30 PM in the Senior Center.
Democratic Committee hiring election inspectors Garden City Democratic Committee is hiring Election Inspectors for the November 7th general election at polling locations in the Village. The responsibilities are to assist voters at various polling locations in Garden City with signing voters in, guiding them to the correct voting machine and ensuring their votes are selected and cast privately. Under provisions set forth in New York State Election Law, the two major parties must provide people to work as
election inspectors. While these inspectors work for their respective parties, they receive $180 per election, as well as paid training. Poll coordinator positions may also be available. Any Garden City resident, registered as a Democrat, is eligible for an Inspector position. Those interested in the work, or finding out more about the duties, can reach the Garden City Democratic Committee at 516-939-4740 or by email at inspectors@gardencitydemocrats.com
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GC Marching Band takes home first place trophy BY DR. KATHLEEN ACER
The Garden City High School Marching Band (GCMB), under the direction of Mr. Daniel DellaMonica, was awarded first place in their inaugural competition of the year. The competition was held at Manhasset High School on Sunday October 1, 2017. This year’s show entitled “Lost Love Found” includes music from the Beatles (“Eleanor Rigby”) and Pharrell Williams (“Happy”). Wearing special symbolic ribbons, the band dedicated their first competition of the season to the memory of Bobby Menges, beloved GCMB member and leader. GCMB members are a close-knit group, whose dynamic feels more like a fun family than a high school band. They work hard, but they
laugh a lot. Senior Brian Ingegno put it this way, “I am so grateful I joined marching band when I did, I made so many friends and memories that will always be a part of me”. Ninth grader Ryan Murphy had similar feelings, “I’ve made so many friends in marching band. They are always there to help and support me and each and every one of us.” The Band will be performing their amazing show during the Garden City High School Homecoming Halftime Show on October 14th. All GC residents and fans are invited to “clap along” and take part in the wonderful tradition of our Homecoming Day Festivities. For more information about marching band, contact the GCMB Parent Association at GCMBParentAssoc@ gmail.com
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On October 20th the Garden City News will present its Guide to Garden City, a special section of the paper which will contain the most comprehensive collection of information that you need to know about living in Garden City.
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The Garden City Public Library is proud to have launched a new Sixth Grade FIRST LEGO League Robotics Team for the 2017-2018 season. The team, coached by Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta and Children’s Librarian Barbara Grace, began meeting mid-September and will meet for the next few months before competing against other Long Island teams in early 2018. FIRST LEGO League is an international robotics competition encouraging young people to engage in STEM learning in a fun and exciting way. This year’s competition’s theme is hydrodynamics, and is designed to teach children all about the human water cycle and how we find, use, transport, and dispose of water. The Library would like to thank the Garden City Friends of STEM for their continuous help and support of the
Library’s new Sixth Grade FIRST LEGO League Robotics Team. Additionally, the Library would like to thank Paul Debany of Cambridge Construction for his donation of a robotics table for the Library’s team to use. The Library also thanks the Debany family for their donation of a second robot for the team to use and Bill Scalchunes, who is working with Farmingdale University to find robotics mentors for the Library’s team and has also offered support to the Garden City School District by funding the purchase of a state of the art fluorescence microscope at the high school. Lastly, the Library thanks the teen mentors from the High School’s robotics team who have volunteered their time to help teach the Library’s new team. The community’s continuous support of the Library’s new robotics program is greatly appreciated.
HOLA annual membership drive Looking for new amigos? Join HOLA’s Annual membership drive. HOLA of Garden City kicked off its annual membership drive inviting all residents of the Incorporated Village of Garden City of Hispanic or Latino descent to become part of our group. HOLA of Garden City, Inc. is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2004 by a group of Garden City families of Hispanic descent and its mission was to create a group of Hispanic families within Garden City that would preserve the Spanish language and share unique cultures. More than thirty Garden City families are currently members and have roots in Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Venezuela, Cuba, Dominican Republic and Spain -among other countries. HOLA is a wonderful way to make new friends in town and
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an opportunity for kids to learn about the Hispanic culture and countries, as well as a great way to get involved in different community charitable efforts. The group organizes fun events such as bunco, couples’ nights, a children’s program at the Garden City Public Library, a Christmas party and summer picnic. New this year! HOLA teens will get together to do community service; details will be announced soon. And don’t miss HOLA at the Fall Festival on 7th Street, with raffles, arts and crafts, and delicious Spanish alfajores to benefit our GCHS Senior Night scholarship. The membership drive closes October 15th. To learn more please visit the Facebook page HOLA of Garden City, NY or contact it at holagardencity@ yahoo.com.
The Welcoming Club of Garden City Who we are:
The Welcoming Club of Garden City is a well-established women’s organization that focuses on welcoming new members to our community, fostering relationships of long-time residents, supporting local businesses and raising money for charity. This year The Welcoming Club of Garden City is proud to support the North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center. Want to join the fun and make a difference? We invite you to join the club! For just $35 a year you will have access to lots of great events and many fun members-only clubs and events. Complete the easy online membership form today at www.thegardencitywelcomingclub.org in the “Join” section of the website. While you are there, browse the site for lots of great information about the club. If you are new to town, or know someone who is, please contact us for an invitation to our fall newcomer’s cocktail on October 26. If you have not yet paid your annual dues, please visit our website www.thegardencitywelcomingclub.org, or contact our membership director Mandy Agnetti at mandyagnetti@gmail.com to keep yourself in the loop!!
Upcoming Events
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 of $36 includes pre-movie dinner, drinks, popcorn, and candy. http://www.thegardencitywelcomingclub.org/movie-night 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 ready for some dancing, great music, delicious food, games, and crafts! A fun way to kick off your Halloween!! November 2nd : Book Club The next meeting of the Book Club will be held on Thursday, November 2nd at the home of Jo-Ann Frey, at
7:30 PM. The book that we will be discussing is “The Hundred Year Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared” by Jonas Jonassan. Please contact Rachel Weber for more information, or if you plan to attend (rachelmwoodward@gmail.com)
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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. Occasional pacers are also welcome. Onsite babysitting available! Anyone interested, please contact Ellen Diller (Diller05@aol.com) Carol Santangelo
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(Santa060@yahoo.com) or Elizabeth Colantonio (mcdea@aol.com). 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 but would like to get out with some girlfriends. 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.
We are looking for writers in our community to compose news articles on local topics, opinions, reviews, worthy places to visit on Long Island, and even fiction. We aim to feature at least one new article and writer each week in our Discovery magazine section. E-mail submissions: editor@gcnews.com • Attach article and any photos (1MB), along with your name and contact info. • Articles must be between 1,500 - 3,000 words. • Each writer will be reimbursed a stipend of $25.⁰⁰
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Learn about the History of Garden City's Cathedral
Historian John Ellis Kordes will present a program on the Cathedral of the Incarnation and its role in Garden City’s history at the Garden City Senior Center on Wednesday, October 11 at 1 pm. Excerpts from his popular documentary film A.T. Stewart’s Garden City will be shown.
A visit from Rep. Kathleen Rice
House of Representative Kathleen Rice Kathleen Rice will visit our senior center and speak to us about her journey from Nassau County District Attorney to the House of Representatives. Representative Rice will be visiting our Senior Center at 1 pm on Monday, October 30. All are welcome.
Special Events for the month of October
Wednesday, October 11 at 1 pm – Historian John Ellis Kordes will speak about Garden City’s Cathedral and its role in Garden City’s History. 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 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
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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 Garden City Recreation and Parks’ fall trip list for seniors who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. If you would like to register for any of our trips, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Payment must accompany registrations. Thursday, October 19 – Kykuit, the Rockefeller Estate. We will take a coach bus Westchester County where we will receive a guided tour or Kykuit, the home to four generations of the Rockefeller family. After exploring the mansion and its grounds we will head to lunch at a local waterfront restaurant. The cost of this trip will be $105, checks only made payable to Rendezvous Travel. Wednesday, November 8 at noon – Westbury Manor for lunch and Fiddler on the Roof. We will travel by recreation bus to Westbury Manor and return when the show ends. The cost of this trip will be $40, checks only made payable to Plaza Theatrical Productions. Tuesday, November 14 at 2 pm
Garden City Retired Men’s Club Monday, October 9 - No Meeting. Columbus Day Monday, October 16 - Sandwiches Monday, October 23 - Regular Meeting Monday, October 30 - Regular Meeting 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.
– 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 pm. When we arrive dinner will be on your own. There are many restaurants in the neighborhood. Show time is at 7:30 pm and we will travel home when the opera is over. The cost of each ticket will be $85, checks only made payable to Jo Falabella. Please note – this event 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 cancelled due to a special event or trip so please check the bulletin board at The Senior Center for updates. MONDAYS Exercise with Felicia at 10 am Tai Chi with Connie at 1 pm Meditation with Connie at 2 pm TUESDAYS Exercise with Joy at 9 am (paid class, prior registration is needed) Yoga for all Levels with Allie at 1:30 pm Chair Dancing with Felicia at 2:30 pm WEDNESDAY Exercise with Felicia at 9:45 am Chair Yoga with Connie at 11 am THURSDAY Exercise with Joy at 9 am (paid class, prior registration is needed) Yoga for all Levels with Allie at 11:15 am Meditation with Allie at 12:15 pm FRIDAY Exercise with Felicia at 9:45 am Resistance Bands with Felicia at 10:45 am Meditation with Connie at noon Tai Chi with Connie at 1 pm
GC Senior Bridge Results On October 2nd we had 8 tables playing. The results: North/South 1--Athena Philippides & Dede Hirsch 2--Gloria Mentzel & Pat Dolan 3--Carmel Quill & Jo Kirby
East/West 1--Barbara Burke & Terry Schoenig 2--Charlotte & Mike Curran 3/4--Pat Fontaine & Ellen Moynahan 3/4--Nick Basile & John Dean
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group Individuals affected by multiple sclerosis are invited to join a free support group sponsored by NYU Winthrop’s Comprehensive Multiple Sclerosis Care Center. Sessions are held on the third Wednesday of the month at the Winthrop Wellness Pavilion, located at 1300 Franklin Avenue in Garden City, Suite ML-5, from 3:30 to 4:30 PM.
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Meetings are scheduled for October 18, November 15 and December 20. Groups are facilitated by Lucia Jamaluddin, LMSW, Neuroscience Social Worker. Registration is required for this free group. For further details or to register, please call Ms. Jamaluddin at (516) 6634593.
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At the Luncheon meeting of the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club on Monday, October 9, at the Garden City Hotel, Club members will welcome Blythe Daylong, Executive Director of Adelphi University’s Performing Arts Center (AUPAC). Mr. Daylong will speak about UPAC’S 10TH Anniversary season, highlighting its extensive upcoming programs. AUPC opened its doors in 2008 and is home to five State-of-the-Art Venues: The Black Box Theatre, the Concert Hall, the Dance Theatre, the Olmsted Theatre and the Recital Hall. The Departments of Theatre, Music and Dance are located in AUPAC. Blythe Daylong has been at the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center since 2011. He has had over 20 years of experience working in the performing arts. A graduate of the Stage Management Program at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Blythe has worked closely with artists in theatre, music, dance and film. Working as tour manager and technical director for a modern dance company tour of Europe, Blythe was the assistant director for a production of the opera The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny. He had worked as associate producer for several made for television movies, and for a number of years, had worked at the American Film Conservatory as a member of the production team. Blythe had also been assistant dean at the School of Communication at the University of Miami. Rotarians look forward to Blythe Daylong’s highlights of AUPAC’s 10th
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Blyth Daylong, Executive Director, Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (AUPAC) Anniversary Season. The Club meets every other Monday throughout the year, 12:15-130 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.
Upcoming Speakers and Events
October 9 – Blythe Daylong, Exec. Dir., Adelphi Performing Arts Center (AUPAC) October 23 – Shannon Boyle, Exec. Dir., New Ground Organization November 27 – “Bring a Friend to Rotary” luncheon; Dr. Benjamin Cohen, Neurosurgeon speaks December 8 & 9 – Rotarians ring the bell for the Salvation Army, Kings Market December 11 – Holiday Fellowship Luncheon – Garden City Hotel, Noon January 8 – Peter Mistretta, owner, new Perennial restaurant
This photo was taken 100 years ago on Tuesday, October 16, 1917. It was taken from the roof of St. Paul’s School looking westward. A baseball game is being played but not just any game. This one was special. You see, the World Series had just ended and Major League Baseball brought the two participating teams to Garden City to play an exhibition game for the troops stationed at Camp Mills in Garden City. They were about to be shipped to Europe where thousands would be killed in World War I. The two teams playing were the NY Giants and Chicago White Sox in what now can only be described as Garden City’s own “Field of Dreams”. The soldiers lined the field on that sunny autumn afternoon and saw the White Sox beat the Giants 6-3.
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Carol O’Rourke and Gerry Kelly are joined by Virginia Blake, Judy Courtney and Peter Cirona as they discuss final preparations for Homecoming weekend and Class of 75 Birthday Party at Uptown Grille, Saturday, October 14, at 7 PM On Friday morning, 9 AM, October 13, the Class of 1975 and reunion classes are invited to the Center for Transformative Change (CTF) at 108 Madison Street in Hempstead. Gerry Kelly, Class of 1975, will provide a brief overview of the new services provided by the CTC and how it complements the Mary Brennan Inn (MBI) food kitchen next door. Volunteers will sort clothes in the new boutique located on the lower floor of the CTC. If your reunion class is interested in joining the Class of 75 volunteers, please contact Gerry at gerry7th@gmail.com or cell 302-
547-0800. Car pools are recommended because of the limited parking around the MBI. The Class of 75 has a full calendar of activities over the Homecoming weekend starting at the Inn on Friday morning followed by the Homecoming parade at noon on Saturday and our 60th birthday party at the Uptown Grill at 7 PM Saturday October 14. Raffles for Titos Vodka, Broadway shows, and other baskets will complement our birthday cake. Other non-reunion classes are welcome to join in at Uptown with a $25 cover fee.
Marcia Matzelle and Cristina Ciaravino Come out and join local residents Marcia Matzelle and Cristina Ciaravino in raising awareness and funds for Child Abuse Prevention Services. The 1st annual We Are “ONE” fundraiser sponsored by the NEFCU will be held on Friday October 20th at 7PM at Umberto’s of New Hyde Park. There will be raffle prizes, a silent auction and an incredible U2 cover band along with delicious food and drinks. Contact Cristina for more details and tickets by phone at 516-527-0922 (text or call) or by e-mail at mailcris1@ cs.com. Child Abuse Prevention Services has touched the lives of more than
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I have been busy changing the calendars to October. Did you know that there is a poem titled “October’s Bright Blue Weather”. It is quite nice and so appropriate to the weather today as it’s the first week of October. Somehow it is always nice to turn the pages of the calendar as it is always a new start or a new leaf as they say. Of course, it will not be long before those leaves will turn their beautiful colors and leave the tree bare. We all know that following Winter there will be Spring and those leaves will be returning again in all their loveliness. Just keep those thoughts in mind and Winter will be easier as you have something new to look forward to. The Community Club of Garden City enjoyed a lovely program of song this October 4th and that should put all in the mood for many things as well as enjoying those Fall colors and maybe getting a new Fall hat. Very soon they will be enjoying the sights of the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens. Don’t you wish you could join them? The Americanism / Current Events Dept of that same club will take a tour of the Federal Courthouse in Islip to see how our government works at court. These ladies also like to stay on top of things. The beginning of October also leads in with a few birthdays. As far as I know, they are Hugh Farrell on the 2nd of October, Dorothy Kraker on the 3rd of October and Sonja Slattery on the 6th. Perhaps they should go for a joint B-Day cake and share their dates. Good luck in the coming year to all of you and the best of health and happiness to all of you. One can tell that Fall has come and it is the theme of the number of Bridges starting up. The Casino began their season last month and this month will mark the Chrysanthemum Bridge and also lunch at the Garden City Community Church on Monday, October 16th. The church is located on Stewart
Ave. and Whitehall Blvd. right here in town. Checks should be made out in the amount of $25 per person and sent to Susan Bashian at 21 Nassau Blvd., Garden City. Checks should be made out to Garden City Community Church and the reservation must be received by Thursday, October 12th So, do not delay! If you think that gardens are only at top form in the Summer, well that is not really true. It all depends on what the garden is all about. Clark Gardens - which is very close to us, is lovely Spring, Summer and Fall and quite possibly if you do not mind cold it is quite good even in Winter. One can also find other gardens near to us and it plays to look for them. The Music Department of the Community Club will be presenting a talk on Celebrating Elizabeth I in Art, Film, History and Opera at the Garden City Casino on October 12th. The speaker is a well known music educator and lecturer. The program will include Art, Film, History and Opera. If you are not a member but know one, you can come with her for a small guest fee and enjoy it too. I can’t wait. I can remember Errol Flynn playing against Bette Davis in a film “Elizabeth the First” and I am looking forward to seeing it again. If you are one of those folks who believe that Sumer is over, you are incorrect! The Summer solstice is over, but we still have some left and it’s called Indian Sumer. I am looking forward to it as all it needs is a very cool space between it and Fall and it’s just wonderful - just relax and enjoy it. Do not put all your summer clothes away - keep some of the darker things and maybe just a bit heavier and you are all set. Just relax and enjoy it and it will last long. Have fun! Remember - I did not set a day for it to start.
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Resurrection Church Christmas Fair
Candlelight Rosary at the Gazebo
Chairing this year’s Christmas Fair, Cindy Dornemann, (left) with volunteers Gloria Berkowitz and Linda Brohm arrange beautiful hand-quilted items for sale at the annual event.
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The community is invited for a day of fun and holiday shopping at Resurrection’s Christmas Fair, Saturday, Nov. 4, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Browse through beautiful handmade Christmas decorations and ornaments. Select unique gift items from an array of beautiful handmade table runners, crocheted and knitted items, scarves, handbags, baby quilts and hand-painted wooden items. Take home a container of your favorite cookies from our Homemade Cookie Shoppe. Find special gifts for special people—jewelry, toys, books. Pick up a treasure at the White Elephant Sale. Stop for lunch or
A group of Garden City Catholics is preparing to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Blessed Mother Mary to the three children in Fatima. They would like to invite all members of the community to a Candlelight Rosary on Friday, October 13 at the Garden City Gazebo on Stewart Avenue. The group will convene at 6:30 P.M. and begin the Rosary promptly at 7:00 P.M. The event is in response to an invitation made for all Catholics worldwide to spiritually unite in prayer for peace in families, the country and the world. His Eminence Donald Cardinal Wuerl
a snack at the Resurrection Café. All proceeds go to support mission work at Resurrection. Additional funding is awarded through Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Resurrection Lutheran Church is a Christian community of faith, located at 420 Stewart Ave., near Clinton Rd., in Garden City. Enter the Christmas Fair via the gym door on Emmet Place. All are invited to worship at 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays and at 8:30, 9:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday mornings, with Christian Education at 9:45 a.m. For more information, call 516.746.4426, or visit resgc. org.
will lead a Historic Candlelight Rosary Procession and a prayer for Individuals and Families to Entrust their lives to Our Lady of Fatima’s Immaculate Heart, live from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. For those unable to join us, EWTN will broadcast the event live at 7:00 P.M. The group will provide rosaries, instructions to pray the Rosary and votive lights. All members of the community are invited. For more information, visit https:// fatimacandlelightcelebration.org/
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Prost to host “Barb’s Beer Night” to raise funds for lung cancer cure
Antique Appraisals, Fall Fair at Historical Society Museum
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Jim McCartney, right, owner of Prost Grill, and Hector Murphy, Barb’s brotherin-law, lead the planning effort for a “Barb’s Beer Night” at Prost Oct 16 to find a cure for lung cancer in Barb Murphy’s name. For tickets call Prost at 516 427 5215. On Monday, October 16, Jim McCartney, owner of Prost Grill, 652 Franklin Ave in Garden City, will host a “Barb’s Beer Night” at the restaurant in support of a campaign led by the Murphy family to raise funds to find a cure for lung cancer. Barb Murphy, who was married to Tom, was a marathon runner who got lung cancer out of the blue in 2007 and fought it valiantly for six years before passing away in 2013. The Murphy family and friends created Barb’s Beer, an American pale ale, to raise funds to find a cure. Prost, along with Doc O’Grady’s, Leo’s and BK Sweeney’s, have been
playing a lead role to advance both the campaign and the beer. Tickets to the event, which will include a wonderful dinner prepared by Prost’s chef as well as Barb’s Beer, are $75 and are tax deductible to the Barb’s Beer Foundation, a 501c3 charity. Funds from Barb’s Beer go to cancerGRACE.org, a charity created by Dr. Howard West, Barb’s oncologist and one of America’s leading experts working for a cure. See full details on the campaign and order tickets for the dinner through the website at barbsbeer.org – or by calling Prost at 516 427 5215.
Parkinson’s disease support groups at Winthrop NYU Winthrop Hospital’s Movement Disorders Program is offering support group sessions for those affected by Parkinson’s disease, as well as an Art Expression Group for patients. Groups are free and held at the NYU Winthrop Wellness Pavilion, located at 1300 Franklin Avenue, Garden City, in Suite ML-5. Details are as follows: Caregiver support sessions are held monthly on the third Tuesday of the month, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM. Scheduled dates are October 17, November 21 and December 19. Patient support sessions are offered
monthly on the following Mondays, October 23 and November 2, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM. In addition to the above support sessions, an art expression group for individuals with Parkinson’s disease is held on the first and third Friday of the month, from 10:30 AM to noon. All groups are facilitated by Lucia Jamaluddin, LMSW, Neuroscience Social Worker. Sessions are free and open to the community, but registration is required. For further details on any of the groups or to register, please call Ms. Jamaluddin at (516) 663-4593.
Get ready for a unique event right here in Garden City! Philip Weiss, who has appeared on the PBS series Antiques Roadshow, will be a guest of The Garden City Historical Society for an Appraisal Event on Sunday afternoon, October 15. This is a great opportunity for Garden City residents who have always wondered if some of the items they have at home are really “antiques” and if they may be valuable. The Historical Society is delighted to host Phil Weiss, who has nearly 40 years’ experience in the collectibles trade, at its Museum, located at 109 Eleventh Street, from noon to 5 p.m. Phil very generously contributes his time on a regular basis holding auctions for local charities, senior centers and clubs. Those requesting appraisals are limited to three items at $10 per item; jewelry and furniture will not be accepted. Phil will appraise items on a first come, first served basis. Please sign in when you arrive. For further information, visit the Society’s Exchange at the rear of the Museum Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday noon to 4 p.m., or call 516-746-8900.
On the same afternoon as the appraisal event, the Historical Society’s A. T. Stewart Exchange consignment shop will hold a Fall Fair on the museum grounds. The Fair includes select vendors, including Baubles Bangles and Beads, Battered Cakes, Francine’s Outrageous Fudge Sauce, Kimberly Pauley (wreaths and dried flowers), Rebecca Krush (fabrics, prints, bric-abrac), Elizabeth Longworth (handmade crafts), and others. Visitors will also find “bargains” in the backyard, offered by the Exchange itself, so please see the display on the patio in front of the A.T. Stewart Exchange entrance door. Whether you are having an item appraised or just looking for a fun Fall afternoon, all are welcome to come, browse and buy. You may find great gifts, new items for your home, and quite possibly, something just for you! About Phil Weiss: Growing up as a second-generation book and stamp specialist, Phil turned his interest in the collectibles field into one of the top collectibles auction houses in the country, Philip Weiss Auctions, which he has owned and operated for almost 20 years. Philip Weiss Auctions holds a minimum of 11 auctions yearly, each containing 800-plus lots of collectibles. The auctions specialize in toys, trains, dolls, toy soldiers, stamps, coins, rare books and autographs, comics, comic art, animation art, military memorabilia, Worlds Fair and historical material, posters, and political and Hollywood memorabilia. Phil has worked as a consultant for many of the country’s top auction galleries. In addition to general collectibles auctions, the gallery has handled many specialty sales and name collections, including Baseball great Billy Martin’s estate. In collaboration with Sotheby’s, Phil had the pleasure of handling a large portion of the F.H. Griffith toy collection. He has contributed articles on the field of collectibles to many of the major trade publications.
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“No matter how hard we try to avoid it, every person has to address the issue of independent living as they undergo the aging process,” said Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Nassau). “The growing awareness of the benefits of staying in your home as long as possible are widely recognized.” Senator Hannon is inviting all Sixth Senatorial District residents to attend his “Aging In Place” seminar at the Garden City Public Library (60 Seventh Street) on Thursday, October 12, from 9:30 to 11:30 am. Reservations for this event are required and can be made by visiting kemphannon.com or by calling
Senator Hannon’s Community Office at 516-739-1700. Attendees will learn how to remain in their homes and community safely and independently for as long as possible. Senator Hannon’s panel includes John Michielini (101 Mobility); Tracey Kuczinski (Housing Senior Advocate); and Melissa Negrin-Weiner (Eldercare Attorney). They will provide an opportunity for attendees to gain useful and practical knowledge for evolving health needs. The panel will also provide solutions for maintaining health, again and a safe, independent lifestyle.
Bella Musica: A celebration of Italian-American music 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
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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.
Book sale to benefit GC Public Library Friends of the Garden City Public Library will hold a book sale on Saturday, November 4 from 9:30 am–4:00 pm and Sunday, November 5 from 1:00–3:00 pm at the Garden City Public Library located at the corner of 60 Seventh St. and Hilton Ave., in Garden City. For directions call the library at (516) 742–8405 or go online www.gardencitypl.org
A huge selection of all types of books for all ages will be offered. CDs, DVDs and vinyl records will be included in the sale. Choose from many topics: Animals, Antiques, Art, Biography, Boardbooks, Business, Children’s Books, Classics, Coffee Table Books, Crafts, Dance, Decorating, Education, Fiction, Foreign Language, Games, Gardening, Gift Books, History, How
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Check out the new Fall programs for adults at the Garden City Library
Stop by the Reference Desk at the Garden City Public Library to learn more about the new fall programs that are planned for adults. The Library kicked off its fall season with a program with local author Edward McCoyd and a concert with the Park String Quartet*. Coming up on Sunday, October 15th at 2PM there will be a musical celebration Bella Musica with Vincent and Emily Ricciardi. The Library will be hosting a flu vaccine clinic on Thursday, November 2nd from 10AM – 1PM. There will be information sessions on Medicare on Tuesday, October 17th at 12:15PM and Thursday, November 9th at 7PM and on Social Security on Wednesday, November 15th at 12:15PM. Come to the Library to create personalized wood wall art on October 23rd at 6:30PM and have fun hand painting fall wine glasses* on Thursday, November 16th at 7PM. There will be lectures on the Women’s Suffrage Movement on Long
Island on Wednesday, November 8th at 7PM, on Actress Helen Mirren* on Thursday, October 26th at 2PM, and on the divine draftsman and designer Michelangelo* on Thursday, December 7th at 2PM. The Savvy Sightseer will present Foods to Travel By: Sweet Selections* with tasty treats from three countries on Thursday, November 30 at 2PM. An AARP Driver Safety Program will be held on Wednesday, December 13th from 9:30 AM – 4PM. Two more Sunday concerts are planned with World War II Love Songs on Sunday, November 12th and Holiday Folk Songs on Sunday, December 10th. Flyers with registration information, if any is required, are available in the Reference area for all the fall programs. You can also check the Calendar of Events on the Library’s website www. gardencitypl.org. or call the Reference Desk at 742-8405 x 221 for more information. (The asterisk * indicates that the program is sponsored by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library.)
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.
Helen Mirren: A queen in her own right Garden City Public Library Thursday, October 26th, at 2PM Dame Helen Mirren was once told by a fortune teller that she would achieve her greatest success after the age of 40. Beginning her career in the Royal Shakespeare Company at 18, she would go on to make over 125 appearances in movies and television. One of 15 actresses to win the “Triple Crown of Acting” (Oscar, Emmy and Tony) Helen Mirren has played a queen six times in her career.
Marilyn Carminio will present a lecture/video presentation on Thursday, October 26th at 2PM on the highlights of Helen Mirren’s career and her candid personal revelations about coming of age in the turbulent 1960’s, living in the limelight, her sensual screen persona, and navigating life’s journey. All are welcome. No registration necessary. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Library hosts Pumpkin Painting Contest
Tweens and teens painted pumpkins at a program, which was held Saturday, September 23 at the Garden City Library. The pumpkins will be on display as part of the Library’s Pumpkin Painting Contest until the end of October. Tweens and teens in grades 6-12 can still submit painted pumpkins by contacting Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta via email at laurag@gardencitypl.org or via phone at 516742-8405 x242.
Make your own personalized wood wall art Garden City Public Library Monday, October 23rd at 6:30PM Register Saturday, October 14th at 9:30AM If you look on Pinterest or stroll through any craft or home décor store, you have seen the beautiful typography and wood signs that line the aisles. Did you ever wonder how to create those lovely weathered wood wall art signs? Creating your own one of a kind, doit- yourself sign is so much easier than you think. With a little elbow grease
and some artistic flair you can make stunning wall art for any room in your house! Come make your own personalized wood wall art on Monday evening October 23rd at 6:30. In person registration for Garden City Public Library cardholders begins on Saturday, October 14th at 9:30 AM. Registration is limited to 25 participants. Non residents may register beginning October 20th .
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News From the Children’s Room Three Apples Book Award
Launched in 2007, Three Apples Book Award is awarded annually in three different categories: Young Reader, Children, and Teen. The award was developed to encourage the joys of reading for pleasure. What makes the award unique is that titles are culled and nominated entirely by kids, for kids. School and children’s librarians from across the state oversee the process, but the titles chosen are generated entirely by participating youth. Nominating forms for books on levels for children in preschool, grades K – 2 and grades 3-5 are available in the Children’s Room. Please come in to nominate your favorite book title. This will go to creating a statewide ballot of the top 15 titles in each category. After reading or listening to at least three of the nominated titles, children vote next April for their top choice. The winning three titles announced are announced in schools and public libraries across the state in May. Winning titles, and their author, are honored with the presentation of the Three Apples Book Award.
Halloween
What are you going to be for Halloween? It’s that time of year to plan your Halloween costume. Whether you’re going to be a witch, superhero, cartoon character or another fantasy character, it is a fun time of year! We have books in the Children’s Room about the history of Halloween, and books to help you plan a party, or create your own jack-o-lantern! Check out books like Making A Jack-O’-Lantern Step By Step by J. Angelique Johnson, or Halloween Crafts by Jean Eick, Kids’ Pumpkin Projects by Deanna F. Cook, My Very Own Halloween by Robin West, Ralph Masiello’s Halloween Drawing Book, or Halloween by Alice K. Flanagan. Or how about the story of Wicked Jack by Connie Wooldridge, or The HalloWeiner by Dav Pilkey, Porkenstein by Kathryn Lasky and Creepy Carrots by Aaron Reynolds?
Fall Storytimes and Book Discussions Registration
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September 18. Please check with the librarians in the Children’s Room or Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) for availability. Non-residents’ registration began Monday, October 2nd . You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the storytime. Please arrive promptly. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist for that day. Registration for book discussions is in the Children’s Room only and began on September 18th. Non-residents’ registration began Monday, October 2, 2017. Please arrive promptly. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist for that day. All programs are one hour. Chapter Chat, for children presently enrolled in Second Grade. An introductory book discussion featuring a game, a craft, and more! Program is one hour. Monday, October, 23, 2017, 4PM-5PM. Andy Shane, HERO at Last, by Jennifer Jacobson. A beverage and snack will be provided. The Book Ends, for children presently enrolled in Grades 3, 4 and 5. Join us for games and activities! Program is one hour. Monday, December 4, 2017, 4PM-5PM. The Unlucky Lottery Winners of Classroom 13, by Honest Lee. A beverage and snack will be provided. Tween Book Discussion, for children in Grades 4-7, Monday, November 6, from 6-7PM. Join us to discuss the book Wonder, by R. J. Palacio, in anticipation of the upcoming movie opening November, 17. Registration is required on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a library card beginning Monday, October 2 at 9:30AM. Bring a brown bag dinner. A beverage and snack will be provided.
Fall 2017 Programs
Thursday, November 9th *Drop In LEGO Club Come with your old friends and make new friends at the LEGO Club. This monthly club will meet Thursday November 9th from 4:00PM to 5:00PM and
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.
is for children in Grades Kindergarten through Fifth Grade. No registration required. Space is limited. Children will be accommodated on a first-come, firstserved basis. The 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. Saturday, October 14th *Up in the Air with the Long Island Children’s Museum This program is for children in Grades K-2 at 12:00PM and Grades 3-5 at 1:30PM. Registration is online 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. Thursday, October 26th Preschool Halloween Costume Party This fun program is for children ages 2 ½ to 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. Saturday, December 2nd *Family Gingerbread House Program with The Baking Coach 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 Monday, November 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. Wednesday December 6th
*Full Steam Ahead with A Time for Kids This 45-minute program, beginning at 7:00 PM is an interactive educational program is for children ages 2 ½ -5 (not in kindergarten), and an adult caregiver. Registration is required and begins Monday, November 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 Wednesday November 29th Monthly Chess Club This monthly club meets 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 is underway. Saturday, November 18 1:00PM-2:00PM Tween Quidditch Tournament Sign up for your 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 and teens 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.
Flu vaccines clinic The Garden City Public Library Thursday, Nov. 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. Pre-registered patrons will be taken first.
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Maximizing Your College Financial Aid
On Monday, October 30 beginning at 7:00PM, the Long Island Funding For Education (LIFE) will be at the Garden City Public Library to present the workshop “Maximizing Your College Financial Aid.” This is a workshop about arranging your family’s financial picture so as to enhance your likelihood of receiving a generous financial aid package, paying less out-of- pocket, and applying to colleges that should give you the most money. This program is for college-bound students and parents. Registration is required and begins Monday, October 16 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ).
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 began October 2 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Registration is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. 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
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 class-
Library closed for holiday The Garden City Public Library will be closed for the Columbus Day holiday on Sunday, October 8, and Monday, October 9.
room 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 began Monday, October 2 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Registration is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. 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 began Monday, October 2 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Registration is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. 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.
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 registered for the Pumpkin Painting on September 23 are automatically entered in 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 underway 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
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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 is underway online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Tweens should have a general knowledge of how to play chess as no instruction will be provided.
Teen Advisory Board Meeting: Monday, October 16
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 began in September 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.
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L E G A L 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 INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
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GCFD offers advice for Fire Prevention Week
Consider this scenario: It’s 2 o’clock in the morning. You and your family are fast asleep when you awaken to the smoke alarm sounding and the smell of smoke. What do you do? If you and your family don’t have a plan in place, it could jeopardize your safety, or even prove deadly. In a typical home fire, you may have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds. That’s why home escape planning is so critical in a fire situation. It ensures that everyone in the household knows how to use that small window of time wisely. “Developing and practicing a home escape plan is like building muscle memory,” said Devyn Moody, Assistant Chief of the Garden City Fire Department. “That pre-planning is what everyone will draw upon to snap into action and escape as quickly as possible in the event of a fire.” This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme, “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!” works to better educate the public about the critical importance of developing a home escape plan and practicing it. The Garden City Volunteer Fire Department is working in coordination with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the official sponsor of the Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years, to reinforce those potentially life-saving messages. Fire Prevention Week is October 8-14, 2017. “Home escape planning is one of the most basic but fundamental elements of home fire safety, and can truly make the difference between life and death in a fire situation,” said Lorraine Carli, NFPA’s vice president of Outreach and Advocacy. In support of Fire Prevention Week,
Chief Brian Gallo encourages all Garden City households to develop a plan together and practice it. A home escape plan includes working smoke alarms on every level of the home, in every bedroom, and near all sleeping areas. It also includes two ways out of every room, usually a door and a window, with a clear path to an outside meeting place (like a tree, light pole, or mailbox) that’s a safe distance from the home. NFPA and the Garden City Volunteer Fire Department offer these additional tips and recommendations for developing and practicing a home escape plan: • Draw a map of your home with all members of your household, marking two exits from each room and a path to the outside from each exit. • Practice your home fire drill twice a year. Conduct one at night and one during the day with everyone in your home, and practice using different ways out. • Teach children how to escape on their own in case you can’t help them. • Make sure the number of your home is clearly marked and easy for the fire department to find. • Close doors behind you as you leave. This may slow the spread of smoke, heat, and fire. • Once you get outside, stay outside. Never go back inside a burning building. For more information about Fire Prevention Week activities in Garden City, visit our web page www.gcfdny. com or find us on Facebook at facebook. com/gcfdny To learn more about this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out” and home escape planning, visit firepreventionweek.org.
ACL injury prevention workshop at Winthrop Hospital NYU Winthrop Hospital Department of Sports Medicine’s SCORE program (Sports Community Out Reach Education) is offering a free event, “ACL Injury Prevention,” on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Because of the department’s partnership with the Long Island Rough Riders, the event will be held at the Mitchel Field Athletic Complex Indoor Facility, located at 1 Charles Lindbergh Boulevard in Uniondale. Steve Wirth, PT, Director, Outpatient Rehabilitation Services, and Administrative Director of Sports Medicine, is scheduled to speak. In
addition, you will hear from and practice alongside leaders within the NYU Winthrop Sports Medicine team as they share their expertise on the topic. Anyone involved in youth athletics (i.e., coaches, parents/guardians, athletes, etc.) is invited to come and join this interactive event where you will not only learn about ACL prevention, but also participate in the exercise portion during the event. Please come dressed in athletic attire. For more information and to reserve your space, please contact Chris Napoli at (516) 663-1054 or e-mail him at CNapoli@NYUwinthrop.org
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 265 honors Linda Burdi
Ralph Giordano, son-in-law and veteran USN; Jacqueline Eltringham, daughter and member Unit 265; Michell Safrath, granddaughter; Roger Eltringham, son-inlaw; Lorraine Giordano, daughter; Marissa Burdi, granddaughter 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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The Garden City Public Library is proud to have launched a new Sixth Grade FIRST LEGO League Robotics Team for the 2017-2018 season. The team, coached by Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta and Children’s Librarian Barbara Grace, began meeting mid-September and will meet for the next few months before competing against other Long Island teams in early 2018. FIRST LEGO League is an international robotics competition encouraging young people to engage in STEM learning in a fun and exciting way. This year’s competition’s theme is Hydrodynamics and is designed to teach children all about the human water cycle and how we find, use, transport, and dispose of water. The Library would like to thank the Garden City Friends of STEM for their continuous help and support of the Library’s new Sixth Grade FIRST LEGO
League Robotics Team. Additionally, the Library would like to thank Paul Debany of Cambridge Construction for his donation of a robotics table for the Library’s team to use. The Library also thanks the Debany family for their donation of a second robot for the team to use and Bill Scalchunes, who is working with Farmingdale University to find robotics mentors for the Library’s team and has also offered support to the Garden City School District by funding the purchase of a state of the art fluorescence microscope at the high school. Lastly, the Library thanks the teen mentors from the High School’s robotics team who have volunteered their time to help teach the Library’s new team. The community’s continuous support of the Library’s new robotics program is greatly appreciated.
NCL holds drive for hurricane areas
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On Saturday, September 30th, the community came out in support of the National Charity League’s drive for its sister chapters in the hurricane ravaged areas. The event was a huge success, with over 50 large boxes of school supplies, toiletries, and baby items being collected. The NCL also held a bake sale, the proceeds of which will benefit Puerto Rico. “On behalf of Garden City Chapter of the National Charity League, Inc., I would like to thank all of the Garden City residents who graciously donated thousands of items to victims of the recent hurricanes. The items that you donated are being shipped directly to those effected for immediate use, as there are so many still in tremendous need of help.” -Michelle Myers; President, Garden City Chapter, National Charity League, Inc.
The Library’s Sixth Grade FIRST LEGO League Robotics Team and volunteer teen mentors poses with the robot donated by the Debany family during a meeting of the team, which was held on Thursday, September 21 at the Library.
The Library’s Sixth Grade FIRST LEGO League Robotics Team works together to build mission models on Saturday, September 23 at the Library.
“Osteoporosis: Getting Down to the Bones of the Matter”
NYU Winthrop Hospital’s Women’s Health Initiative, the “Inspiring Women” series, will offer a free educational program for the community, “Osteoporosis: Getting Down to the Bones of the Matter,” on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 7 PM. The program will be held at the NYU Winthrop Research and Academic Center, located at 101 Mineola Boulevard, Mineola, in the Treiber Family Conference Center, Room G-018. Rupinder Johal, MD, Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician from NYU Winthrop Orthopaedics, will address the following on osteoporosis issues: • how it develops • the current pharmacological therapies • the importance of preventative modalities, including diet and exercise
will be discussed. A question and answer period will be included with the session. Attendees are asked to arrive at 6:45 PM for the 7 PM program. Admission is free, but pre-registration is required. To register for this program, please call (516) 663-3916 or e-mail inspiringwomen@nyuwinthrop.org. For parking or inclement weather information, please call (516) 663-9761. The program is being offered as part of Inspiring Women: The Women’s Wellness Initiative at NYU Winthrop, a free community education series dedicated to the health and wellbeing of women. For information about Inspiring Women events or other programs at the Hospital, please call 1-866-WINTHROP or visit www. winthrop.org/community-programs
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Suburban Art League Show at Barnes Gallery
Barnes Gallery is featuring artwork from the members of the Suburban Art League for its October 2017 show. 53 pieces are oils, watercolors, drawings, collage and sculpture in various styles to please all tastes. The public is invited to the Opening Reception this Saturday, October 7th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Not only will everyone see beautiful artwork for sale, but there will be hors d’oeuvres by Prime Catering and music by Gerald Bair. Barnes Gallery is located at 2 Nassau Boulevard, Garden City South. Barnes
is known for its expert framing. For more information please contact the gallery at: 516.538.4503. Visit “Barnes Gallery” on Facebook. The Suburban Art League (SAL) is a group of artists who meet at the Syosset-Woodbury Community Center the first Tuesday of each month. The non-profit promotes the appreciation and learning about art through guest demonstrations, workshops, art shows and more. For more information, please contact SAL president, Tony LaMarca at tomandtony@msn.com.
Pastel by Barbara Leonardi
Watercolor by Pei-Dau Liu (detail)
Mixed media by Michael Alfano.
From page 1 ultimately oversee and strategize for accordingly, were mentioned in the highest regards to Raizes. A dozen parents seated at the September 29 session hosted by Raizes at Garden City Public Library described students here as “community-oriented, kind, supportive, focused and hardworking.” They said the New York State Commissioner of Education, MaryEllen Elia, visited Garden City and commented that she was impressed by students’ abilities to advocate for themselves. Another strength parents raved about last week was the top faculty talents Garden City has attracted, and to boot, despite heavy schedules the teachers and administration are always open to meeting with parents for discussions. “The district is not a stepping stone – we hold onto teachers for a long time,” one resident commented.
Vision and Communication Sought
Hand-in-hand, another clear strength for Garden City is a very involved base of parents for each of the district’s schools and grades. However as parents explained to Raizes they see the PTA serving as a driver for Garden City Schools to communicate more with its families, the sentiment expressed is that across the village parents are being forced to be reactive rather than proactive.
Several parents noted that the district does use Twitter, linked on its home page of the website, but the PTA uses Facebook and that was seen as a primary way residents (parents) are getting their schools’ information and updates. However, one compliment delivered to Raizes about the former superintendent, Dr. Robert Feirsen, was that he held a terrific working relationship with the Garden City Police Department and Commissioner Kenneth Jackson, ensuring students’ safety at and around schools. The parents gathered said they truly appreciated timely updates on any “suspicious incidents” and items that Feirsen relayed, often through a district email blast and/or posting on the website. One parent detailed the experience of moving into the Garden City school district after their daughter had attended elementary grades at a cooperative learning school (Co-Op) in New Jersey. They tell Raizes that Garden City Schools’ curriculum should be adaptive, and allow for students “to be individuals in the learning environment and not performers.” In their prior experience, their daughter was able to work collaboratively within small class group settings and students directed themselves more. “Here it is more about being a performer. When kids are motivated to learn intrinsically they are better off.
We need a superintendent who can engage the teachers to think differently, instead of them falling back on traditional course instruction,” the parent explained. Another parent of Garden City Middle School students explained pressures children can feel because in school and socially, “Garden City is an achievement-oriented community.” Raizes asked if that is a positive or negative attribute, and parents said it can be both simultaneously. Parents spoke about the difference between achievement and accomplishment, and the village’s culture of “need to succeed” mentalities in competition. A resident at the September 29 session told Raizes that at every grade level in Garden City, homework is laborious and burdening. Other parents agreed and said Garden City must be more attuned to aiding the mental health of students, starting with the lower grades on up, because “across the board kids are stressed out.” “The social and emotional well-being of the kids needs to be looked at. We are potentially putting kids at risk. God forbid they get an 85 on a test,” one resident told Raizes. One mom suggested yoga practice and mindfulness for a few dedicated minutes throughout a school day. Another discussed how in the Roslyn district, a school principal makes announcements
over the loudspeaker or intercom to initiate the next three minutes of mindfulness practice throughout every classroom or gathering. Seated behind her, a parent said Stratford Elementary here began a mindfulness program in its 2nd grade classes and that can potentially serve as a model for Garden City’s other schools. “Teachers also loved taking those 30 minutes a day for mindfulness. That should be district-wide and that should come from our next superintendent,” another parent said. Another attended with her young son and said Garden City’s primary schools, Hemlock, Locust and Homestead, should involve more play and experiential learning activities. She told Raizes children will be introduced to learning more effectively if social skills are being developed along with different units of curricula. “They learn best when they are active. Consider the whole child, and that should start at the primary level. We would really like to see someone hired who has a vision for the district that incorporates more than just achievement or looks at it in different ways – what achievement can mean versus success in traditional ways and have the kids think outside the box. I don’t think that all the time our stuSee page 53
After accidents, Cathedral Ave. to get new traffic signal
From page 1 announced that adding a new signal was still in the county review phase. As reported in The Garden City News on September 15 and in articles this June and July, members of the community shared a sense of urgency to address Cathedral Avenue vehicular traffic. As discussed at the September 12 meeting, CPOA traffic safety subcommittee chair Kathryn Cole shared alarming data on accidents: since January 1, a total of 29 have been recorded on Cathedral and Third Street, while six occurred on Fourth Street. Cole attended the September 21 Commission meeting and thanked Jackson, the GCPD, and Trustee Hyer as she sent several accident photographs of Cathedral for their review. Hyer told her and the residents on hand “I am glad it worked out the way that we wanted it to. Clearly it was an issue.” More Nassau County-related issues remains as the village hoped for controls at Golf Club Lane and Eleventh Street, in front of the Garden City Senior Center, and another at Washington Avenue, where the county was investigating the potential for a consistent turning arrow. Hyer said a determination was expected to be in by the end of September for the senior center ‘cross-
ing.’ The Washington intersection is being addressed, however. “As far as Washington and Eleventh, Nassau County agreed to make the period of time the signal left-turn arrow is in effect longer. They did not agree to keep it on 24 hours like we had requested,” Hyer said. Commissioner Jackson noted that the plan involves adding on time during rush hours to the green arrow signal. “They are trying to add for rush hour but not keeping it 24/7,” he told the Commission. Hyer says he is eager to discuss the intersection further with county officials, but the progress of having one change in place helps.
Key Four-Way Stop Signs Approved
Also at the September 21 meeting, the Garden City Traffic Commission approved a four-way stop sign for Kingsbury Road and Lefferts Road in the East. Tricia Byrne was one of two Garden City mothers who live in the vicinity spoke to the Commission about dangers near the school bus stop as parents notice the cars stopping short, and recently a bad accident took place there. Sarah Pascale of Kingsbury Road initiated the request to the Traffic Commission. “At 5 p.m. the traffic on our road is just insane, every single car basically
runs right through the stop sign. It is kind of a cut-through from Eleventh Street which does not really continue straight but there’s a cut-through and turn to Kingsbury. Every neighbor on our block has signed a petition, save for one gentleman that lives on the corner of Washington because he wants the village to address that intersection first,” Byrne said. One of her neighbors says many people signed as they’ve seen cars “flying down that street.” She brought a picture of an accident as well as a video on a tablet showing a dangerous intersection. Parents have taken more proactive measures as the situation grew worse and school opened in September; Byrne says she her neighbor bought handheld stop signs on Amazon.com and she stands at the school bus stop to help alleviate concern over the intersection, as the bus stops south on Lefferts towards Kingsbury. “People continuously pass the school bus and if the bus has a sign sticking out and the street corner has a stop sign, they’d know they have to stop,” she said. Trustee Hyer noted the stop sign on Wyatt Road and Lefferts. The concerned residents stated there are three blocks between that stop sign and the next one up towards Old Country Road.
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“People just fly down the street, if kids are playing and balls go into the street they don’t slow down at all. We can hear brakes screeching and horns honking all the time,” a resident said. Hyer commented that he saw the aftermath of the accident in person. He confirmed with the EPOA that their recommendation given just two days prior, Tuesday, September 19, was to approve the four-way stop. Reasons were further laid out as residents contended that adding a four-way stop sign on Kingsbury, “even if drivers roll through it, would limit the number of opportunities for accidents because there’s more of a chance of people stopping. No one really stops along the road and we think another opportunity for people to slow down or stop can really diminish the possibility of an accident.”’ Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson said speed surveys over seven hours indicated that 455 cars had traveled down Lefferts, about 38 cars per hour, and southbound there were 603 cars, or 50 cars an hour. The average speeds were 24 and 25 miles per hour for Kingsbury and Lefferts. The GCPD had records of accidents this year and prior to that, one in 2011. “We did notice the highest volume point was in the 4 p.m. See page 53
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Adelphi and Community Softball Clinic for Charity
GCAA Softball, new for this season, has embarked on a series of Clinics he most recent of which was Sunday, Oct Adelphi Softball hosted a morning clinic for all community youth softball players with all proceeds going towards “Unite For Her” charity. GCAA players Emily Bennett, Zella and Matilda Coons, Katie Grimpel, Kayla Hansman, and Avery and Margot Hearon,were all in attendance at the event. Unite for Her is a charity focused on assisting women diagnosed with breast cancer and promoting their mental physical emotional health through their treatment. Players had an opportunity to work with Adelphi University players and coaches and all were granted free admission to the double header Collegiate Softball Game that followed, with all game proceeds also going to the Charity. GCAA will be hosting a series of additional Youth Softball Clinics for the community, administered by the Adelphi Softball Coaches and Team, with the next clinic on Saturday, November 4th. GCAA Fall Softball season this
The Adelphi team and coaches with participants year includes Winter Batting cage clinics. 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
2017 Breast Cancer Summit comes to The Carltun
From page 8 of the World Series game and wrote a letter to the editor for the Times that will hopefully get published in the next week. We have been saying for years that breast reconstruction is underutilized. That continues to be the case despite all the educational efforts to continue to bring about change. Over 245,000 will face a diagnosis of breast cancer in the country this year. I don’t need to detail the emotional, physical, psychological impact of that diagnosis. We believe breast reconstruction helps to make that situation easier going forward for a woman who gets that diagnosis,” he said. Dr. Glasberg talked about access to breast reconstruction, “closing the loop” and the American College of Surgeons reported that only 40% of mastectomy patients (40% of all women diagnosed) received any form of reconstruction. “When you look across the country this is the unfortunate reality we still face. In 2014 The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) said 20% of women who didn’t undergo any reconstruction did not even know that it was an opportunity for them. The opportunity to continue educating the public and patients is still out there. Particularly it exists among certain ethnicities like African American and Hispanic women among whom the numbers with reconstruction are even strikingly much lower,” Glasberg said. He added that twenty years ago, in 1998 the ASPS looked at bringing about the Women’s Rights Act. “That was
the last legislative item Sen. Alfonse D’Amato helped us with before he lost the election that year. We were looking to pass that, and that required the coverages by insurance for the treatment of breast cancer, breast reconstruction and all associated procedures throughout the span of whatever is needed to complete breast reconstructions. We thought there were still some holes in that and then we came up with the idea of the Breast Cancer Patient Education Act (BCPEA. We asked a marketing team to help educate the public, but we have limited resources so we looked into money already implemented towards patient education and said ‘why shouldn’t we turn to the government, which has tons of money, and turn it towards hopefully a more mobile effort? The BCPEA creates public education through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources. We were happy that the bill was passed in December 2015 as an Act of Congress – it is called an Act of Congress for a reason because it takes almost an act of God to get something passed,” Dr. Glasberg explained. He noted that a driver of the vote in Congress was Missouri Senator Roy Blunt, who had met with Glasberg and colleagues. The process took four years and he noted that to have Congress pass a bill, that timeline was relatively short. Personal stories are the driver of the fight against breast cancer envisioned with the event. The 2016 Breast Cancer Summit featured a keynote address by Shannon Miller, USA and Olympic-gold medal gymnast and cancer survivor, plus a presentation by Johanna Lee,
RN, CBCN, MPH, Winthrop-University Hospital, “Exploring Clinical Trials.” With “A Survivor’s Story” last November, Ann Hogan of Glendale, Queens spoke on her role as a volunteer with Adelphi University’s statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. Hogan is a 14-year survivor of a rare form of breast cancer, “invasive lobular carcinoma.” In 2002 she underwent a bilateral mastectomy followed by chemotherapy. Since then Hogan has lived courageously and built on her interactions with people every day, from her work in sales and merchandising to taking and making calls to those in need of support with the hotline. She joined the Adelphi Breast Cancer hotline as a volunteer in October 2003, and her perseverance has stood the test of time. At the Summit on November 2, Hogan will deliver a speech titled “Both Sides of the Phone.” Fourteen years ago when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, she researched online and learned of Adelphi’s hotline – its phone number is 1-800-877-8077. The hotline and local support program has been part of her life ever since. “I called, I went to one of Adelphi’s groups and different programs they have offered and I took up training as a volunteer. For me it was a way to give back to other women what this support has given to me when I needed them. It is very empowering to be able to pick up the phone and hear someone where I was 14 years ago and help them, and walk them through it. When I tell that woman I am a 14-year survivor, it gives such hope to a person who’s newly diag-
nosed,” Hogan said. Nearly two years ago a new form of support and motivation came Hogan’s way. In November of 2015 she attended the annual Breast Cancer Summit at the Woodlands and heard inspiring words from Dr. Noel Natoli, a partner with Long Island Plastic Surgical Group (LIPSG) about breast “She spoke so eloquently and so thoroughly about the procedure. I was very impressed so I spoke with her afterwards and then met with her,” Hogan explained. At this year’s event on November 7, another volunteer from the Adelphi University Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program will address the audience, as Donna T. Bacon, Ed.D, LCSW, MS, CT will speak about “My Life as a Survivor.” Innovations, education and continued learning carry on as the themes of the annual LIPSG Breast Cancer Summit. The first speaker of the day this year will be physician-scientist Dr. Jules A. Cohen, an associate professor of Medicine at Stony Brook University Medical Center, who will tell attendees about “Outsmarting Breast Cancer with Your Immune System.” Cohen is a graduate of Brown University and he completed residency with Weill Cornell Medical School, and he worked with The Rockefeller University’s Laboratory of Cellular Physiology and Immunology. In a recent newsletter from the Friends of
From page 51 to 6 p.m. range. School bus information was also provided by the school district with a.m. pickup and p.m. drop-off of 15 students,” Jackson said. DiMattia then described the flow of traffic from Eleventh Street in the East, “What the ladies describe is that quickthrough from Eleventh, and the left and a quick right. That happens very, very and even though spends may not reflect that it is a quick thing if you’re on the other side of it, you may not be prepared for it. I see the speed of that quick/quick as the issue,” DiMattia said. Specific criteria exists within the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) as Commissioner Jackson has referred to at the past several Traffic Commission meetings.
However Kingsbury Road and Lefferts Road did not meet that MUTCD criteria and average vehicle speeds were not in the 40 mph range (for 85% of cars). Residents commented “that’s fast!” and Hyer explained that on local roads the village’s speed limit is 30 miles per hour. The Commission noted the low speeds but agreed with the EPOA recommendation, and approved the four-way stop.
One Deferred, One Denied
Another request for a stop sign was deferred in September and sent to the Estates POA for further consideration ahead of the next Traffic Commission meeting in November. Village Engineer Craig Bandini made a request to install stop signs on Kilburn Road, at its north and south intersections with Merillon Avenue in between the LIRR station
and Garden City High School. The village’s Superintendent of Public Works Joseph DiFrancisco commented: “the road leads toward the high school and there’s no stop signs at this intersection. Brixton Road on the next block has two stop signs, north and south, and for whatever reason Kilburn does not. Our engineer felt stops signs would be necessary and useful at that intersection,” he said. Police Commissioner detailed one accident there in each of the years 2012 to 2014, but none since then. Also on the September 21 Traffic Commission agenda was a request from Avi Bulka, a resident who’s often caught in traffic waiting or the light to change at the Clinton Road and Commercial Avenue intersection in Garden City’s eastern border. He asked that the Traffic Commission consider a left-turn signal,
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but following the EPOA’s decision the request was soon denied. Steve Ilardi, EPOA vice president and liaison to the Commission, said the EPOA had discussed the idea and determined that the signal would only compound traffic problems there. Police Commissioner Jackson added a thought from the GCPD’s experience that it would be easier for traffic backing up on Commercial Avenue and a more dangerous traffic situation should the left-turn signal contribute to backing up traffic north, to and from Stewart Avenue. Jackson added that the backups existing now on Commercial Avenue do happen “for about an hour and a half on weekday afternoons.”
School district begins superintendent search
From page 51 dents leave Garden City Schools with the skill sets they need to be successful in life in other areas,” a resident said. Raizes asked if there was currently enough of an emphasis put on developing critical thinking skills in the district, and parents said there was a need for students to do less “regurgitating stats and information.” Parents at the September 29 session considered that instruction and lesson planning in Garden City could be less “test-based and traditional” and more project-based work, or involve “different molds of assessment, encouraging kids not to just memorize” as one Middle School parent suggested. Later during the session the Garden City Middle School program and an apparent ‘valley’ in the overall topnotch school system, something district parents have observed, was earmarked as a concern Raizes and HYA should look into as they start to evaluate candidates. A few parents suggested that the Middle School may be underperforming, and they hoped a new superintendent will immediately address their concerns. Another point raised during the focus group was for the next Garden City superintendent to emphasize the values in learning by doing, or learning from failure to “try, try again.” Parents talked with Raizes about the upcoming PTA speaker event scheduled for Tuesday, October 24, at Garden City High School when Jessica Lahey, the author of “The Gift of Failure,” will present to the community. In line with this perspective, a few parents told Raizes a new superintendent must be willing to take risks as needed. Others said there must be balance and stability and the goal would be achieving the risk-taking in curriculum and other instructional methods “with-
out making it detrimental to students.” Raizes asked for clarification, if as a community Garden City wants a new superintendent “willing to take risks but also having the stamina to fail.” She soon told the audience that throughout the month, in the course of meeting with faculty and parents, there appears to be a “groundswell for evolution and risk-taking.” She said Garden City is not exactly looking for a change agent, but a person that is an experienced administrator in a high-achieving district and “an innovative visionary.”
Process Ahead
Raizes said the HYA team is planning to interview up to 15 applicants in person and then narrow the field down to a handful, “to provide the board of education five or six candidates by early winter.” She explained that the timeframe must be kept fluid with professionals’ commitments, but also right now, at the start of a school year, is a perfect time to conduct a search: “We really think Garden City will be ahead of the curve with any other districts’ searches that are going on, and we expect to get great candidates for Garden City,” she announced. To date Garden City Public Schools has advertised its superintendent position in EdWeek magazine and on its website, plus other education professional job boards, but not in The New York Times or other large newspaper publications. To start the September 29 focus group at the library, Raizes told 13 people in the audience, all district parents and/or parents of alumni, that she and Roelle will present a written report for the school board which will be presented at the October 11 session. “We will have written report as well as results of the anonymous online survey (distributed to the community September 15 and closed October 2). So
far we’ve gotten a lot of good responses to the survey. The board will be see comments made without the name of community members or faculty attached to those. We take the information from focus groups and survey responses and talk about the consistent strengths, consistent issues as well as individual issues of the groups and characteristics people are looking for in the next superintendent,” she told the parents on September 29. Some candidates Raizes has targeted “are people who are happy where they are now.” She says confidentially will ensure no professionals would carry concern about applying for the job during the course of the fall. “Over the last 15 years, confidential has become the only kind of searches that I would do,” Raizes said. Also, she specified a review of assistant superintendents and current superintendents in other districts. Parents and the consultant discussed the candidate’s familiarity with New York State education, and people with relevant experience from the tristate area. Residents said there would be a better common ground to have connections with local families. Raizes noted that HYA has contacts all across the country, but local candidates are likely to apply. “With Common Core, although New York has different laws than other states, it is easier to come from other states than it used to be. Generally speaking it depends on people’s various qualities. A lot of time people talk about New York State experiences and if that is important to you as a community we would look for it. We would not close it out from other high-quality candidates, however,” Raizes said last week. She added a caveat that school administrators’ pension plans “are not portable” and that increases the number of in-state applicants for administrator or
faculty jobs, as they are in the state pension system. Dr. Catherine Knight, public information officer for Garden City Schools, emailed the following information to the News last week to preview the October 11 presentation: “There have been many opportunities for community input during the Superintendent Search process, the Community Forums being one piece of the larger initiative. The board’s actions were read into public record by President Heineman at the August 9 meeting. The timeline and actions were also noted in Board President Angela Heineman’s “Letter to Parents and Residents” dated September 15, which was emailed to parents, and published on the district’s website and in The Garden City News… All of the comments collected by Ms. Raizes and Dr. Roelle will be combined by HYA to create a Leadership Profile of the qualities and experience sought in Garden City Public School’s next Superintendent of Schools. The Leadership Profile will guide HYA as they seek top candidates for the position. HYA will present a slate of candidates which the Board of Education will interview using the Leadership Profile as a guide during the interview process,” she wrote.
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No lightning for the Thunder 11’s
The highs and lows of youth sports, last week the Thunder 11s played their best game ever and this week they were bettered by a very good RVC team. Coach Paskewitz said, “We definitely recognized some areas we need to work on and will address it this week before next Sunday’s game.” There were some great Thunder moments, the best being the interception and 3 yard run by John (Johnny U)
Uhoda. A look back at the film shows Uhoda’s laser focus on what he has been coached on, as he seems to sense what the quarterback would do. He gets past a Titan and positions himself perfectly for his first career interception and 3 yard gain for the Thunder. The Thunder 11s will have the Homecoming closing game 5:30pm Sunday at Community Park. Come down and cheer them on.
Ryan Winter recovers the kick-off
John (Johnny U) Uhoda makes the interception
Josh Cohen flies over a Titan
Brady Karol, Teddy Quinn, and Kieran Heaney stop the Titans
Jordan McDonald crushes a Titan
Center Michael O’Hanlon gives last minute instructions
Joseph Bonomi makes the tackle
Thunder D teamwork
Patrick Scarantino - eyes on the prize
Jack McGinley stops a Titan
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3 Day Fall Getaway in the Catskills: Fairlawn Inn is Superb Hub for Exploring the Hudson River Valley BY KAREN RUBIN
The historic Fairlawn Inn, Hunter, NY, looks out to the Catskill State Park © 2017 Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com
Two hundred years ago, Thomas Cole, the father of the Hudson River School art movement, sailed up the Hudson River to the Catskills and was smitten by the landscape, by the natural world, by the respite from the bustle of New York City. And so convenient to reach, even then, coming by the new steamships which was the “thing to do”. He railed against the influx of “progress” even then, and the ravage of the axe that was already decimating the lush forest. It is remarkable that we have Cole and his student, Frederick Edwin Church who built his magnificent Olana on a hilltop with a view over this magnificent Hudson Valley, to thank for its preservation. The Catskills are magnificent any time of the year, but in fall, there is an explosion of color. And like an explosion, it is fleeting. Less than three hours drive to Hunter, NY, from Long Island, is the Fairlawn Inn, a magnificent bed-and-breakfast inn with an incredible story to tell. It will be my hub to explore the Hudson River School Art Trail that offers some of my favorite hikes in the world. They trace the footsteps of the artists and you can see the very same scenes they painted. On my way to the inn, I have already visited two of the sites on the trail – relished the view from Kaaterskill Clove, marveling how it still looks much as it did in Thomas Cole’s “The Clove, Catskills” (1827), and Asher B. Durand’s “Kindred Spirits” (1849) -even the tree just
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Continued from page D1 turning red for fall foliage seems the same as the scene in the painting – which you see from the parking lot for the hike up Kaaterskill Falls, then continuing on to take this stunning hike to the heights of the double falls. They are along Route 23A, the scenic byway you take from the Thruway to get to Fairlawn Inn, in Hunter, less than a dozen miles further. During my all-too brief three-day getaway to the Catskills/Hudson River Valley, I spend two days hiking trails associated with the Hudson River School Art Trail in the Catskills State Park, just beginning to show their fall colors and imagining how the artists walked these trails before me, and one day re-discovering two historic jewels: Olana, Frederick Edwin Church’s exquisite mansion home and estate that has become one of New York State’s most visited historic houses (for good reason), and the Thomas Cole House Museum, devoted to the artist known as the “Father of the Hudson River School” which has been restored since my last visit with new ways of experiencing the museum that really give you a sense of the man. The Fairlawn Inn is ideally situated, and so charming and comfortable, you immediately feel whatever city stress or physical exhaustion dissipate as soon as you cross the threshold – all of this the artistry and craftsmanship of the gracious host, Innkeeper Chuck Tomajko, who has anticipated everything to make his guests feel absolutely at home – even providing
refrigerated drinks, ready snacks and fruit, a coffee maker and a refrigerator for guests to help themselves. It is about 5:30 pm when I arrive at the Inn, bathed in the golden light of the late afternoon. Set beside Hunter Mountain (the entrance to the popular ski resort is less than a half-mile away) and with views of the Catskill State Park from its wrap-around porch, the bedand-breakfast inn is in a Victorian jewel originally built in 1840 and expanded in 1904 as the summer home of a wealthy Jewish philanthropist and real estate developer, Harry Fischel. Innkeeper Chuck Tomajko, with 40 years in the fast-food industry, bought the bed-and-breakfast in 2002, and remodeled, redecorated, refitted, and refurnished with stunning antiques and period pieces and other amenities, exposed the gorgeous oak and maple floors and woodwork (hemlock, which was typical of the area because it was a byproduct of the tanning process the area was known for), created the stunning landscaping, added a patio, fire pit and waterfall, all with an ecofriendly eye. Chuck claims to have the only historic home in North America that has earned a 4-key rating (on a 5-key scale) from Green Key Global, a Canada-based eco-tourism organization and was named Good Earthkeeper for 2013 and #1 Inn in New York for 2010 by New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association. Indeed, it is quite remarkable for a 113-year old house to get that distinction– Chuck has used composting, solar tubes
The charming dining room at the Fairlawn Inn where a made-to-order breakfast is served © 2017 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com
that bring in natural light to otherwise dark hallways,low-flow shower (yet still wonderful pressure); LED lighting throughout; the outdoor lanterns are solar-powered (from Ikea, no less; he has a plan to use them for Christmas lights). Walking around the inn, there are wonderful sitting areas outfitted with books, a parlor with a bar with snacks and a refrigerator with drinks as well as coffee maker to help yourself; a pool table in another parlor; a livingroom area; outside a gorgeous, lushly landscaped patio with waterfall, solarpowered lanterns, a fire-pit. I love to see Chuck’s clever innovations – how he made a wine rack out of crown moldings and planter hooks; a fire pit out of a coal bin; how he turns “shabby chic” into beautiful pieces of furniture. There are 5 rooms upstairs of the main house, each one differently configured and scrumptiously decorated, several with fireplaces. The Glenwood Room has a two-person Jacuzzi and a fireplace. Several rooms are “outside”, along a lovely porch with charming sitting areas, in that extension to the home that originally housed the Jewish scholars and served as an ice house. My room, the Spring Valley, was originally a mikvah (a ritual bath for a bride). The rooms are each uniquely themed and decorated in period furniture (several have clawfoot bathtubs), but with modern amenities (private bathroom in each, free Wifi) and ecofriendly features like solar-tubes which bring in natural light. Several have gas-
operated fireplaces; at least one has a two-person Jacuzzi bath. The Fairlawn Inn, a Gold EcoRated Lodging and 2015 Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence winner. is gorgeous, comfortable, wonderfully situated, excellent amenities, but the best asset is Chuck, himself, who is more than a gracious host. Bed-and-breakfast inns really reflect the character of their structure and the personality of the innkeeper. The Fairlawn Inn is an expression of Chuck’s phenomenal sense of hospitality and his prodigious artistic talents - the interior design and decorative arts, antiquing, painting, landscaping, and culinary arts. He loves to cook. Many bed-and-breakfast hosts love to show off their breakfast creations but Chuck goes beyond: he offers his guests a selection of four different made-toorder omelettes (I enjoy his feta cheese, spinach, kale and arugula omelette) plus a special item like pancakes (selection of fillings), fresh fruit and muffins (pumpkin spice), freshly brewed coffee, served in a gorgeous dining room (just the right size – not too big, not too small), with glorious sunlight flooding in from the windows. Before we leave the table, he comes out with a bottle of water and snacks to take on our hikes. Everything is so caring, so thoughtfully arranged, so meticulous – there is even a night light in bathroom and hooks. Little things that matter. There is a remote control for the fireplace which Chuck has decorated himself with antique tiles.
The outdoor patio which Innkeeper Chuck Tomajko created is part of the lush landscaping at the Fairlawn Inn © 2017 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com
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The porch has a delightful sitting area of wicker lounge chairs – even a blanket nearby – as well as tables if you should want to eat al fresco. I am truly intrigued by Fischel’s story which Chuck relates as he gives me a tour of the inn and ask who built the house and why it is so enormous, with a huge two-story extension. Chuck explains that Fischel would house Jewish students in the summer; my room, Spring Valley, actually was a mikvah (a room used for a ritual bath for a bride). Chuck points to a thick biography of Fischel, written by his son-in-law, Rabbi Harry S. Goldstein. Fischel, I learn, was born in 1865 in a small, isolated town of Meretz, Lithuania, to poor but pious parents (his father was a cabinet maker). Yisroel Aaron Fischel (later known as Harry) became an architect and a builder by the age of 19. At 20, he emigrated to America virtually penniless (“he had 60 cents in his pocket” Chuck tells me) and earned his first million in real estate at a young age (he pioneered building tenements in the Lower East Side on irregular-shaped lots, becoming the first successful Jewish developer on the Lower East Side). But even when he was earning just $10 a week, so his biography reads, he sent money home to help support his parents. “Fischel was one of the leading
pioneers in the growth of American Judaism, in general, and in American Jewish Orthodoxy, in particular, particularly in the dynamic precedentsetting first half of the 20th Century,” the Wikipedia biography notes. Chuck notes that Fischel laid the cornerstone at Yeshiva University, built a high school for Jewish girls, and personally prevailed on President Taft to install a kosher kitchen at Ellis Island in 1911, so that Orthodox Jewish immigrants could have the opportunity to eat kosher food during a probation period (so they could be strong enough to pass the test to avoid deportation). He also built the first modern Jewish theater in 1904 (exclusively for Yiddish productions).He was first Treasurer of the Central Committee for the Relief of Jews Suffering Through the War in 1914, a member of the Executive Committee of the Joint Distribution Committee in 1914; organizer of the Palestine Building Loan Association in 1921; built the home, office, yeshiva and synagogue for the Chief Rabbi of Palestine Abraham Isaac Kook at his own expense in 1923; established the Harry Fischel Institute for Talmudic Research in 1931 (which, after the creation of the country of Israel, trained, for many years, a large percentage of the judges who presided over the religious courts in the country); and established the Harry Fischel
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One of the parlors at the Fairlawn Inn © 2017 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear. com Foundation on January 4, 1932 (later renamed the Harry & Jane Fischel Foundation). He laid the cornerstone at Yeshiva University. Fischel also built the first synagogue in Hunter, but it burnt down in 1914, so he built a new one across the street from his home – a charming Victorian from 1914 that is on the National Register of Historic Places and is still operating. Fischel died in 1948, just before
Israel became a nation. The Fischel house remained in the family until 1993, when a couple bought what had become a decrepit structure and devoted 3 ½ years to restore and renovate it into a bed-and-breakfast, which opened in 1996. Fischel’s great grandson, Aaron Reichel, has visited the inn twice, See page D5
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Recognizing Columbus’ vision & perseverance BY CLAIRE LYNCH Columbus Day is on October 9 this year and we remember this important figure in history. Thousands of people will march up Fifth Avenue in New York City’s 73rd Annual Columbus Day Parade and looking on will be more than a million people. Leonard Riggio, the Founder and Chairman of Barnes & Noble, is the Grand Marshal of the 73rd Columbus Day Parade. Riggio created the theme of this year’s parade, “A Celebration of Italian-American Authors,” and is inviting Italian-American authors from across the country to march up Fifth Avenue with him in the parade. (columbuscitizensfd.org) The Annual Columbus Day Parade is the world’s largest celebration of Italian-American heritage and culture. As Grand Marshal, Leonard Riggio will lead dozens of bands, floats and dance troupes along Fifth Avenue in a nonstop parade of family entertainment and Italian-American pride. Christopher Columbus was one of the greatest sailors and explorers of all time. Born in Genoa, Italy, in 1451, his father was a wool weaver and Christopher’s job, as a boy, was to help his father at the loom and in the shop.
The shop was on an important seaport and whenever he saw the sea, Columbus dreamed of sailing off to faraway places. He would look around and see that others seemed content to work in the shop and in his home town, but Columbus wanted to see other parts of the world, according to the book by Piero Ventura called “Christopher Columbus,” published in 1978. Columbus first went to sea as a teenager, participating in several trading voyages in the Mediterranean and Aegean seas. One such voyage, to the island of Khios, in modern day Greece, brought him the closest he would come to Asia. His first voyage into the Atlantic Ocean in 1476 nearly cost him his life when the commercial fleet he was sailing with was attacked by French privateers off the coast of Portugal. He was shipwrecked off Portugal after his ship was burned. He found his way ashore and went to Lisbon in 1477 where he lived with his brother, Bartholomew. He had a shop there where he sold sailing charts and ships’ instruments to seamen. While chatting with the visiting seamen, Columbus formed his own ideas about exploring the world. Columbus apparently traveled to
Ireland and England and later claimed to have gone as far as Iceland. Columbus was in Genoa, Italy, in 1479. Returning to Portugal, he married Dona Felipa but he lost his wife shortly after their son, Diego, was born in 1480. By this time Columbus had become interested in westward voyages. He had learned of the legendary Atlantic Ocean voyages and sailors’ reports of land to the west of the Madeira Islands and the Azores. Acquiring books and maps, Columbus accepted Marco Polo’s erroneous location for Japan - 1,500 miles east of China. In addition, he accepted Ptolemy’s underestimation of the circumference of the Earth and overestimation of the size of the Eurasian landmass. (scholastic.com) He came to believe that Japan was about 3,000 miles to the west of Portugal which was a distance that could be sailed in existing vessels. His idea was furthered by the suggestions of the Florentine cosmographer Paolo dal Pozzo Toscanelli. In 1484, Columbus asked for support for an exploratory voyage from King John II of Portugal, but he was refused. The Portuguese also underestimated the distance but believed it to be beyond the capabilities of existing ships.
In 1485, Columbus took his son and went to Spain where he spent almost seven years trying to get financial support from Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain. The question was whether or not Christopher Columbus could set sail and finding a new route to the Indies. Columbus was received at court and given a small annuity to live on. An apparently final refusal in 1492 made Columbus start preparing to go to France, but a final appeal to Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain proved successful. An agreement between the crown and Columbus set the terms for the expedition. On August 3, 1492, Columbus’ fleet of three boats sailed from Palos which is in southwestern Spain. The largest of the ships was the Santa Maria but it was also the slowest and hardest to sail. The other two boats were the Nina and the Pinta. Compared to the ships of today, all three were small. The three boats were made of wood. There were about 90 crewmen for the combined fleet of the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria. They lived on hard biscuits, salted meat and fish. They drank beer and water. They could See page D6
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Last week, I tried to answer as many questions as I could in the limited space I have. But I ran out of column before I ran out of queries. So this week, more relatively short and concise answers to reader’s questions. Q: I am 61. I plan to wait until I am 70 before I start my Social Security. My wife is 66 and already getting her Social Security. My benefit will be twice as much as hers is. If I die before I reach age 70, what will she get? A: It all depends on your age when you die. If you are 70 or older and getting Social Security when you die, she will start getting whatever amount you were getting, less her own benefit rate. If you die between 66 and 70 and assuming you hadn’t filed for Social Security yet, she will get your full retirement rate plus whatever “delayed retirement credits” you would have accumulated up to the month of your death. Those DRCs pay two-thirds of 1 percent for each month beyond age 66. For example, if you die on your 68th birthday, she’d get a widow’s rate of 116 percent, less her own retirement benefit. If you die before age 66, she will just get your full retirement rate, again, less her own benefit. Q: I don’t understand Social Security retroactivity rules. When I applied for my benefits, I wasn’t offered any opportunity to get retroactive benefits. When my neighbor filed, he was able to get six months’ worth of retroactive payments. What gives? A: What gives is that you must have been under 66 when you applied for your Social Security and your neighbor must have been over 66. The rules say retroactive benefits cannot be granted if they involve the payment of any reduced retirement benefits. Or to put that another way, they can’t be paid prior to age 66. Q: Why is Social Security so complicated? A: I once spent a whole column answering this question. I made the point that the basic Social Security rules are really quite simple. But the finer points of those rules can get messy because, well, life is messy. Some people want to retire at 62. So there are special rules for them. Some want to work until they drop dead. So there are special rules for them. More than a few retirees still have small children at home. So there are special rules for them. Many people become disabled before reaching retirement age. So there are special rules for them. Some married couples have one working spouse. Others, two. So there are special rules for them. Other people get divorced and remarry. So there are special rules for them. Thousands of people worked at jobs not covered by Social Security. So there
are special rules for them. I could go on and on, but you get my point. Social Security rules can be varied and convoluted because people’s lives can be varied and convoluted. Q: Do you suggest filing a Social Security claim online or in person at my local Social Security office? A: If you’ve got a relatively straightforward claim with no complications, I recommend filing your claim online. But if you’ve got one of those “varied and convoluted” situations I just discussed in the prior answer, then I think you should talk to a real human being by calling the Social Security Administration at 800772-1213. You can file your claim over the phone, or you could make an appointment to see someone at your local Social Security office. Q: I am 68 years old and I am raising my grandson. His father is in prison and his mother is a junkie. Can he get Social Security on my record? A: Probably not. Children can usually get benefits on grandma’s or grandpa’s Social Security account only if both parents are deceased or disabled -- or if the grandparent has adopted the grandchild. Q: I am about to turn 66 and plan to sign up for my own Social Security retirement benefit. I also get a widow’s benefit from the Texas Teacher’s Retirement System because my recently deceased husband was a teacher all his life. Someone told me my Social Security will be reduced because of some offset. Is this true? A: No, it’s not true. The offset you mentioned applies to people who worked at a job not covered by Social Security and get a pension from that job. But you did not work at such a job. Your husband did. So any Social Security benefits he might have been due would have been subject to an offset. But your Social Security benefit will NOT be offset. However, I suggest you talk to the people who run the Texas retirement system and ask them if the fact that you will be getting your own Social Security retirement check in any way impacts the widow’s benefit they are paying you. Q: I am 72 years old. I am getting Social Security even though I am still working. But I have many physical problems and will probably have to quit my job. Can I sign up for Social Security disability? A: No, you can’t. Social Security disability benefits are no longer payable after age 66. Or to put that another way, after age 66, a disability benefit would pay exactly the same amount as the retirement benefit you are already getting. If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2017 CREATORS.COM
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corporate retreat (with all the outdoor activities- from skiing to mountain biking that are so great for teambuilding); special interest groups, multigenerational getaways, destination wedding with expansive lawns for a tent (Chuck loves to cook and has accommodated weddings with up to 150 guests). The inn is ideal for a hub-and-spoke
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The Spring Valley room at the Fairlawn Inn was originally used as a mikvah by the original owner, Harry Fischel, who built the Victorian home in 1904 © 2017 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com and gas; fixtures pointed down (for electric) and up (for gas). Electricity was delivered but made gas on-site – capturing methane released from coal, but sometimes blew up. The hemlock wood paneling that is so stunning especially in the dining room was actually a by-product of the tanning process that was the major industry in Tannersville and Prattsville. The Fairlawn Inn is perfect for
itinerary for exploring and enjoying the amazing array of historic, heritage, cultural and outdoor attractions and Chuck offers lists of attractions walking distance and a short drive that fill out a three-day getaway but can also easily fill a longer itinerary. He also can put you on the path for antiquing, and the Hudson Valley Wine & Craft Beverage See page D6
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not drink sea water because of the high salt content. In that day they had not yet developed methods for distilling the sea-water to remove the salt. Living conditions were difficult. The crew slept on the hard deck and was often exposed to the weather. Because of the danger of a wooden ship burning to the water-line, fires had to be strictly controlled. The cooking was done by the ships cook in the forward part of the ship. The captain normally had a small cabin in the rear part of the ship. (indepthinfo.com) On the long voyage from Spain to the Caribbean, Columbus got lucky. Sure he had a dream and a vision, but luck played a large part in Christopher Columbus’ fortune. The winds were tolerable. The weather was pretty good. Columbus managed to avoid the hurricane season by stopping for repairs and supplies in the Canary Islands. Other ships had tried to cross the Atlantic Ocean, but they had been shipwrecked or forced to turn back because of accidents. After 29 days out of sight of land, on October of 1492, the crew spotted flocks of birds, which were probably field birds. Land was sighted on 2 a.m. on October of 1492 by a sailor of the Pinta ship, Rodrigo de Triana. Columbus called it San Salvador, in the present days the Bahamas or Turks and Caicos. The indigenous residents had already named it Guanahani. The indigenous people he found in their homelands were peaceful and friendly. (theageofdiscovery.wikispaces.com) The Arawak Indians inhabited the
island in the Bahamas that Columbus and his crew landed on. At first Columbus thought that he was near Japan or China which is why he called them “Indians.” He looked for treasures and spices but he found the inhabitants had few possessions. He wrote, “They brought us parrots, balls of cotton thread, lances and such trifles as they owned and we traded small bells and other trinkets for them.” Columbus had lots of crew members on board with skills in various areas, but he often wished he had a botanist on board. When they arrived in Hispaniola, they found many types of plants that were unknown to them. He wrote in his journal, “This world is the most beautiful I have ever seen, and I never get tired of looking at the splendid vegetation, so different from ours. I believe there are many plants and trees here that would be very much appreciated in Spain but I am not familiar with them.” (Piero Ventura) He discovered corn, potatoes, beans, tomatoes, papaya, strawberries, peanuts, peppers, pineapples, avocados, the cacao tree (cocoa beans), the rubber tree, tobacco and more in the New World. Eventually these were brought back to Europe. Columbus’ voyage back to Spain was much more dangerous than his trip west had been. There were many rough storms and the Nina almost sank. As it was, Columbus lost the Santa Maria when its bow hit a coral reef near Haiti. The ship was totaled. Columbus and his crew saved what they could from the Santa Maria but they couldn’t use it to return home.
He left many of his crew members on Hispaniola since he had one less ship and they built a fort for them to live in. It was on March 15, 1493, that they finally touched ground in Spain. Columbus went to Barcelona to give a report of all of his findings to Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand. He told them his tales of the New World. Impressed, they gave him a huge reception and called him the “Admiral of the Ocean Sea” and “Viceroy of the Indies.” He was asked to make a second voyage to the New World but his second, third and fourth trips weren’t as successful as the first. Still, Christopher Columbus is credited with opening up the “Age of Discovery.” He was an adventurer, a traveler, an explorer. Columbus died on May 20, 1506, at the age of 55 in Valladolid, Spain. Many people worldwide admire the courage of Christopher Columbus. I know I wonder what motivated him, what inspired him to go and explore new lands. It took a lot of courage. It was common in Columbus’ time for discoverers to sail for the explicit purpose of finding new lands, trading with their people and colonizing them. Christopher Columbus accomplished a lot against the highest odds. Before Columbus went on his first voyage across the Atlantic Ocean, no one knew much about the world. Mapmakers did not know about the landmasses between Europe and Asia. The explorations that began the Age of Discovery changed world maps for good. European mapmakers got new information about the world from explorers and sailors, and they were
able to fill in the blank spaces on their maps. Prior to Columbus’ time, all of the European voyages had followed coastlines or crossed open seas to lands previously known or at least sighted by storm-driven ships. The Portuguese took the early lead in developing navigational techniques. Aided by Prince Henry the Navigator in 1416, the Portuguese developed celestial navigation using quadrants and astrolabes. Celestial navigation determined latitude by observing the sun and stars. Many sailors, however, determined their course by using compass readings and measuring a ship’s speed to determine its position. Only Christopher Columbus set off directly across a broad, unknown sea with no specific knowledge of how far it extended or what lay on the other side. We know that the Vikings had already sailed to America before Columbus did but in the end, Christopher Columbus created a bridge between the old world and the new world. The Western and Eastern Hemispheres were no longer separate entities. Once the Europeans were able to reach nearly all of the parts of the globe, a new modern age would begin, transforming the world forever. People back then didn’t use the world “globalization” but Columbus opened up a whole new world. Columbus once wrote in his diary: “I went sailing upon the sea and have continued to this day, which very occupation inclines all who follow it to wish to learn the secrets of the world.” Happy Columbus Day, everyone!
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3 Day Fall Getaway in the Catskills: Fairlawn Inn is Superb Hub for Exploring the Hudson River Valley C ontinued from page D5 trail (TravelHudsonValley.com) (And Chuck can steer you to every one, providing comprehensive lists, brochures, maps, print-outs, and his personal guidance and tips.) Hiking is a huge activity and for my second day at the inn, I go to the North-South Lake Campground from which there are many trails as well as a fantastic lake (people are actually swimming with the record high temperature for a fall day), and set out for one of my favorite hikes that takes me to more of the Hudson River School artists’ favorite spots: North-South Lake (site #6 on the Hudson River
School Art Trail), Artist’s Rock and Sunset Rock (site #7 on the HRSAT); another trail goes to where the Catskill Mountain House stood (trail site #8). For my third day, Chuck gives me a tour of the Hunter Antique Mall, housed in what used to be the Masonic Lodge, which he also owns, which offers a literal treasure trove of fabulous finds, with fascinating documentation and excellent pricing. He points out a pre-Revolutionary chair made in Philadelphia that easily could have accommodated George Washington, and a pair of chairs signed on the bottom for Elizabeth Abell, a friend of Abraham Lincoln’s who introduced Mary Todd to him. (It turns
out that chuck is an absolute expert on antiquing, and can steer you to auctions and a “junking” trail where you can find treasures at garage-sale prices). He offers his patrons clever ideas: like turning a stack of vintage luggage into a sidetable that also affords cramped apartment-dwellers storage; and how you can make a bird feeder out of gorgeous blue-and-white China cup and saucer; and decorates otherwise bland furniture with a waxy-press-on craft. I then go on to the Thomas Cole National Historic Site in Catskill (#1 on the Hudson River School Art Trail, www.thomascole.org) with a sensational guided tour as well as featured exhibit in the New Studio (this
year’s exhibit is “Sanford R. Gifford in the Catskills”); the house usually closes at the end of October but this year has an extended season of November weekends; and then on to Olana State Historic Site (#2 on the HRSAT), in Hudson NY, which closes for the season on Oct. 28 (www.olana.org). I prefer hiking to experience fall foliage, but those who prefer driving will find several scenic byways: Greene County’s two National Scenic Byways include a 21-mile route that descends from high country peaks to Durham Valley farmland.; along the way, you will find views that stretch across the Hudson River Valley to summits in four neighboring New England states.
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Then take an excursion along Mountain Clove, a byway that meanders through ravines, historic districts, and waterfalls. In fact, one of the best foliage views in New York State, Chuck notes, is just 2 miles from the Fairlawn Inn door, at the intersection of Rte 214 and 23A – which looks toward Bear Creek and some half-dozen mountains that form layers. An Arts-Meets-Nature Driving/ Exploration Route: The Kaaterskill Clove Experience provides a new selfguided discovery tour through the history of American art, and the primeval landscape that inspired it. Tailored, easy-to-follow itineraries provide a roadmap for families, adventure seekers and leisure travelers to experience the Kaaterskill Clove at your own pace, while enjoying everything that Greene County has to offer, from farm stands to charming cafes.
Other attractions include: Sky Walkway over the Hudson River alongside the Rip Van Winkle Bridge. Antiquing (Tannersville and Catskill are the main villages, but Chuck can steer you to auctions and a “junking” trail where you can find treasures at garage-sale prices). You can follow the Hudson Valley Wine and Craft Beverage trail (travelHudsonValley.com) Bike (or walk) the 2.7-mile long Huckleberry Trail that follows the old Huckleberry Railroad track and is mostly under trees. There is mountain biking and golf at Windham Mountain (another wonderful ski mountain just 8 miles up 23A). Close by in Coxsackie is The Bronck House (in the same family for 400 years) and the quaint town of Hudson with its galleries, antiques, boutiques
and restaurants, which is operated by the Greene County Historical Society (http://www.gchistory.org/). The Fairlawn Inn is within 90 minutes of major attractions including Hyde Park (Franklin Roosevelt’s home and library), the Walk Over the Hudson, Hyde Park (FDR),Walk Over Hudson, Huguenot Village in New Paltz (a national historic site with costumed interpreters, www.huguenotstreet. org), Howe Caverns and Cooperstown (Baseball Hall of Fame). And it’s just 2 ½ hours from “the universe” of New York City. The village of Hunter is accessible from Amtrak to Hudson, MTA to Poughkeepsie, where you can find Enterprise and other rental car agencies, car service and Uber. The Fairlawn Inn, 7872 Main Street (Hwy 23A), Hunter, NY 12442, 518-2635025, www.fairlawninn.com. (Children
must be 10 or older.) Really helpful sites to plan your getaway include www. greatnortherncatskills.com and its fall hub www.greatnortherncatskills.com/ catskills-fall-foliage offered by the Greene County Tourism, 700 Rte 23B, Leeds, NY 12451, 800-355-CATS, 518-943-3223. ____________________ © 2017 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear. com, www.huffingtonpost.com/author/ karen-rubin and travelwriters magazine.com/TravelFeatures Syndicate/. Blogging at goingplaces n e a r andfar.wordpress. com and moralcompasstravel.info. Send comments or questions to FamTravLtr@ aol.com. Tweet @TravelFeatures. ‘Like’ us at facebook.com/NewsPhotoFeatures
Each of the guest rooms at the Fairlawn Inn bnb has its own theme and decoration © 2017 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com
View of Kaaterskill Clove with the Hudson River School Art Trail marker that lets you compare the scene today with the Cole and Durand paintings © 2017 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com
Fairlawn Innkeeper Chuck Tomajko preparing breakfast © 2017 Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com
Harry Fischel’s summer home, now the Fairlawn Inn, and the Hunter Synagogue directly opposite, both built by Fischel more than a century ago © 2017 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com
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AFTERCARE ASSISTANT: The Waldorf School of Garden City is seeking an Aftercare Assistant. This hourly position is from 3-6pm, five days per week. It is an excellent opportunity to gain experience working with children. Please email your resume to Sabine Kully at kullys@waldorfgarden.org. No phone calls.
P/T ASSISTANT IN PHYSICAL REHAB office in Garden City. Perfect for college student or returnee. Will train in office procedures. Knowledge of Microsoft Word a must. Mondays: 3:15-7, Thursdays 1:45-7. Call 516-564-1138
SUPERMARKET: Now hiring all positions. Please call 347-7288888 or stop in at 52 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola NY 11501
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HS HOMEWORK CLUB TUTOR: The Waldorf School of Garden City is seeking a High School Homework Club tutor to supervise and assist students during afterschool hours. The ideal applicant will be able to tutor in multiple suject areas, but those with expertise in a specific subject are welcome to apply. Previous tutoring experience required. Excellent opportunity for recent college graduates looking for a flexible work schedule. Please email your resume to Nina Renker at renkern@waldorfgarden.org No phone calls OFFICE ASSISTANT PETSCHAUER INSURANCE in Garden City is looking for Office Assistant to manage front desk and assist all departments. Must be professional and personable with excellent communication, organizational, customer service and computer skills. Full time. Email resume to: rw@jpins.com or call 516419-4261
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PART TIME FRONT DESK Chiropractic office, Manhasset. Basic computer skills. 516-3656505 PART TIME MEDICAL TECHNICIAN needed for a local Ophthalmology office. Fast paced medical practice. On the job training provided. Experience with Word & Excel would be helpful. Please email your resume and cover letter to: IT_mgr@drjindra.com SITTER WANTED: M, Tu, Thu approx 2-6:00 for Garden City family with two children 10 & 12. Light household duties. Must drive and have references. Call 516-241-5368
SITUATION WANTED AIDE/COMPANION With a sunny personality seeking position to care for the elderly. Experience with dementia, alzheimers, recovering stroke patients and sundown syndrome. Excellent references available upon request. Call Marcia 347-551-1720
HOME HEALTH AIDE RELIABLE & HONEST Exp'd Will Take Care Of Your Loved One In Their Home
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HEAD /ASST. TEACHERS-CHILD CARE Excellent Opening At:
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BABYSITTER AVAILABLE: Monday through Friday, my house or yours. Bilingual English and Greek. References. Please call 516-707-0083 CARE GIVER: NEED A COMPANION or nursing assistant for your loved ones at home or in a health care facility? Call 516-410-9943 for a NY State certified nursing assistant with excellent references ! 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 CHILDCARE/ELDER CARE / HOUSEKEEPING Available 5-6 days a week, live in. Experienced in Childcare & Elder Care. Light cleaning, cooking, laundry. References available. 30 yrs experience. Please call Phyllis 917-412-3418 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 MATURE CARING WOMAN seeks position in child care, elder care, housekeeping. Available full time, part time, live in, live out. Excellent references. Please call 516-565-4802 SENIOR HOME COMPANION: reliable, native educated English speaker seeking part time work, flexible hours, mature man, experienced, excellent references. Errands, doctor appointments, recreational activities. Leave message. Ed 917226-5343
CAREER TRAINING AIRLINE CAREERS Start here. Get trained as FAA certified Aviation Technician. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call AIM for free information 866296-7094
70, Widowed, Retired Math Teacher, Seeks JEWISH ONLY, Widower, 67-75, College Educated, For A Long Term Relationship
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MARKETPLACE 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 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 MOVING SALE GARDEN CITY Saturday, October 7th 9am to 4pm 115 Euston Road Indoor/outside Kitchenware, small appliances, Christmas decorations, children’s desks and other furniture, linens and bedding, large area rugs, records, DVDs, BBQ, hammocks, outdoor items, China, porcelain and crystal. 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 WALNUT FARM DINING ROOM table. 41” wide, 78” long, 30” high. Includes 2 sleeves. Excellent condition. No chairs. Picture by request. Best offer. 516-410-6300
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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 FALL FAIR Sunday, October 15 12:00pm—5:00pm Sponsored by The Garden City Historical Society 109 Eleventh Street Garden City, NY 11530 (on the grounds of the Museum) Featuring: Philip Weiss, appraiser $10 item — Max 3 items (no jewelry or furniture) Select vendors — Shop for sales at A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment Shop. Info call 516-7468900 TAG SALE Saturday, October 7 and Sunday October 8. Something for everyone. 10am to 4pm 516747-4956
PETS PET SERVICES A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL LOVER doesn’t want to leave your precious pooch or fantastic feline alone all day. I’m reliable, dependable and will walk and feed your pet while you work or travel. Please call Cheryl at 516-971-3242
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PETS PET SERVICES DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE? HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away. Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early! Annmarie 516-775-4256 MYA’S K9 CAMP Full Service Pet Care Professional Dog Grooming Training Boarding Walking EFT Pet Therapy Therapeutic Healing GC Resident 516-382-5553
AUTOMOTIVE 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 WESTERN NASSAU COUNTY Beautiful ground floor, one bedroom apartment available. Private entrance, full kitchen, full bath, central air, private parking, very close to LIRR. $1,500 includes all. Non-smokers, no pets. Background checks required. Available immediately. NO BROKERS. Email: DREAMTONITE@ aol.com
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MINEOLA: Large furnished room, private entrance, share bath, own TV, microwave and fridge, A/C. No pets / smoking. $735 month all utilities included plus 1 month security. References required. 516-747-5799
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.
VACATION RENTAL 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/J acuzzi and private gym in building. Serious interest. Please call 347-386-2051
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE LOTS FOR SALE FARM ESTATE LIQUIDATION! OCTOBER 14! 16 Tracts. Cooperstown, NY. 5 to 28 acres from $19,900! Ponds, streams views, apple orchards. Terms avail. Call 888905-8847 to register. NewYorkLandandLakes.com
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BAITING HOLLOW Sunday 10/8 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 516-658-2623
JAMESPORT Privacy with a view! Adirondack Contemporary on 1.5 acres set amongst the treetops. Borders preserved land in the back and pond in front. 3 BRs, 2.5 Baths. Stone fireplace, CAC, HW floors, 10’ ceilings. 30x24 detached garage/workshop with 8’ overhead door. Close to Jitney stop & town. Must See! Reduced! $749,900. MLS#2951222. Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623
LAUREL Saturday, 10/7 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 516-658-2623
RIVERHEAD Rolling Woods. Beautiful home in Beach Community. Grand entrance, LR, DR, Great Rm/Fireplace, Large EIK, 4 BRs, 4 Baths, MBR w/ Ensuite & WIC, unfinished bonus room, 2.5 car garage, full basement/workshop & outside entrance, CAC. Parklike grounds. Deeded beach. REDUCED! $690,000. Colony Realty, Dolores Peterson 631413-7572
OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE JAMESPORT 375’ of Waterfront. Location! Location! Spectacular Views. 140’ of sandy bay beach. Boat dock on property. Cape with 3 BRs. Living Room w/Stone Fireplace. Bring your architect. REDUCED ! $1,995,000. Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516658-2623
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Brand New Homes On private cul-de-sac (Kings Court) Use 28 Old Northport Rd For GPS Smithtown CSD #5 3240 sq ft, 5 BR, 3.5 Bths, Hardwood Floors throughout, Fireplace, Crown Moldings, Central Air, 9 ft Ceilings, SS Appliances & Granite Counters
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SERVICES BOOKKEEPING SERVICES performed by Big 4 experienced accountant for individuals and small businesses. Professional. Competitive. Precise. Email: B3LLC@outlook.com for more information. 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. ROOF LEAKS REPAIRED Slate Roof Specialist. Copper Flashings. Snow Guards. Aluminum Trim & Siding. No Sub-Contractors. Nassau Lic# H1859520000. B.C. Roofing 631-496-9711. Text or call owner direct: 516-983-0860
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
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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
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
SPANISH TUTOR: There is a difference. Over 30 years of teaching and tutoring all levels, flexible scheduling, periodic contact with child’s teacher if required. Experienced, dedicated, flexible, collaborative, William Cullen, M.A. Spanish. Call /text 516-509-8174 wdctutor@aol. com
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
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
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 TUTOR: TEACHING CONTENT, CONCEPTS & UNDERSTANDING Experienced tutor available for SAT (I and II), Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calc, AP Calc and Statistics. Call Richard (MS,MBA) 516-567-1512 or email: rschiller@molloy.edu 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 SPANISH TUTOR: CERTIFIED and currently employed High School Spanish Teacher. Experienced in all levels of Spanish including: Middle School, High School Spanish Levels 1-5, AP Spanish & College Level Spanish. Experienced with tutoring Chaminade students and most school Districts. Will provide references from other parents. Excellent results. Please phone 516-655-8194 or email: mmiller@emufsd.us
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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
CLEANING SPARKLING CLEANING SERVICES Offices * Homes * Apartments Own Transportation Free Estimates Experienced with excellent references from many satisfied customers! Call or Text: 516-669-2909 SPRING INTO ACTION LET US CLEAN YOUR HOUSE WINDOWS GARDEN CITY WINDOW CLEANING Home Window Cleaning Service by Owner Free Estimates Inside & Out Fully Insured 25 Years Experience 631-220-1851 516-764-5686 STRONG ARM CLEANING: Residential and commercial cleaning specialist, post construction clean ups, shipping and waxing floors, move ins and move outs. Free estimates. Bonded and insured. 516-5381125 www.strongarmcleaningny.com
SERVICES “FALL” INTO PLACE! Declutter and organize your home / office. We do it all. Create a life you love to look at. Free Consultation. Neat Freaks Lisa Marx and Randi Yerman. 917-751-0395 www.neatfreaks1976.com Instagram:organizethisnthat
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1-866-We Junk It: All phases of rubbish removal & demolition. Residential, commercial, construction sites, kitchens, bathrooms, clean-ups, attics, basements, floods, fires. All size dumpsters. Same day service. Fully insured. Bob Cat Service. www.1866wejunkit.com 516-5411557
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
DEFEND YOURSELF! Tactics for self defense: In home, empowerment, flexible hours, any age or gender, discourage bullies. Free consultation. Please call 631-707-0029
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
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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*Free Vehicle/Boat Pickup ANYWHERE *We Accept All Vehicles Running or Not *Fully Tax Deductible
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GENERATORS Sales and service. Maintenance contracts. Generac, Kohler. Mohrmann Electric Co., Inc. 516-826-3311 OLD VILLAGE TREE SERVICE: Owner operated since 1989. 24 hour emergency service. Licensed/insured. Free estimates, member LI Arborist Assoc. Please call 516-466-9220
SCIENCE/HUMANITIES Join Last Hope Animal Rescue for a fun night of TUTOR: Supermarket Bingo on Friday night, October 6th. Robert Pena, M.Eng. Doors open at 6 PM. Bingo played from Ivy educated biomedical en7 PM – 10 PM at Levittown Hall, gineer and medical student. 201 Levittown Parkway in Hicksville. Tutoring in science, math, huAll proceeds benefit Last Hope Animal Rescue and manities and writing for high Rehabilitation programs. school and college. Rate: $40 Prizes will include a variety of supermarket gift cards includ/hr. ing BJs, Costco, Stew Leonard and more. Admission includes one Contact: rcp73@cornell.edu Bingo card (set of 4 games), dessert and coffee/tea at intermission. or 516-282-4912 There will be Chinese Auctions and 50/50 raffles. Additional cards, daubers, snacks and hot dogs can be purchased separately at the event. We are looking for articles on local Admission is $15 with limited seating. To register, visit our topics, opinions, ideas, nice places to website to see options for paying through PayPal or by mail. Mailed reservations MUST be received by September 29th. Online visit on Long Island, and even fiction. registrations can be purchased through October 4th. In our Discover magazine section, we For more information call Linda DiPaola – 516-455-5370. will try to feature one new article and
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Kitten/Cat New Volunteer Orientation Schedule
Volunteers for Last Hope Animal Rescue’s cat program are always greatly needed. It is still kitten season and there are openings on shifts for weekdays and weekends that accommodate any schedule. All orientations are held at Last Hope’s adoption center located at 3300 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh. Learn more about the cat program, tour the adoption center and find out how rewarding the volunteer experience can be. Volunteer orientations are typically held the second Sunday of each month. The next orientation dates are: Sunday, October 8th, 3PM; Sunday, November 12, 3PM. Schedules may change due to holidays so check the website for updates. Reservations are not needed, but if possible, please fill out and email back a completed volunteer application in advance to volunteer@ lasthopeanimalrescue.org or fax to 631-760-5534. You can find more information and a downloadable volunteer application on our web site: http://lasthopeanimalrescue. org/become-a-volunteer/ Mention if you’re planning to attend the orientation.
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MOVING SERVICE
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Next Meeting
Attention all Directors! The next meeting of the year will be held in early October. Time and location TBA. Watch for the e-mail to be sent by the President for exact details. Please make every effort to attend. Your voice needs to be heard!
50/50 Raffles
This is the biggest fund raiser of the year. Tickets have been distributed through the fall mailing to all Garden City residents. Additional will be on sale at the home football games of Oct. 7 and 14. There will be a table setup in front of Leo’s during the Homecoming parade on Oct. 14. We need help from any Directors who can sell at the games and during the parade. Also, see the TMA website, www.gctma.org, for direct purchases or send an e-mail to tmagcny@gmail.com to request more tix. The drawing for the winning numbers will be held at halftime of the first home playoff game. Reminder: All Directors are responsible for selling $500 worth of tickets.
GCHS Home Athletic Schedule
Friday, Oct. 6---Girls JV Tennis, 4:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7---Boys JV Soccer, noon; Varsity Football, 3:00 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9---Girls Varsity Field Hockey, 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10---Boys Varsity Golf, 3:45 p.m. (at Garden City Country Club); Boys JV Soccer, 4:30 p.m.; Boys Varsity Volleyball, 4:45 p.m.; Boys JV Volleyball, 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11---Girls JV Volleyball, 4:30 p.m.; Girls Varsity Soccer, 4:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12---Girls Varsity Field Hockey, 4:30 p.m.; Girls JV Field Hockey, 4:30 p.m. (at Stratford School). Friday, Oct. 13---Girls Varsity Soccer, 4:30 p.m.; (at G.C. Community Park); Boys Varsity Soccer, 4:30 p.m.
TMA Website
Now can be accessed thru www. gctma.org. Note: this is the new web site we have been working towards which is much more friendlier “domain” name. Check it out! Sign up to be a Director, ability to pay dues, make a donation to one of our many causes, etc. Take a look. We welcome all feedback!
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Who We Are
For over 80 years, The Men’s Association or simply the TMA has supported the athletic and social activities of students in the Garden City schools and promoted good sportsmanship as well as ideal citizenship. The TMA is composed of more than 100 active Directors, 50 Life Directors and 500 Family members. With the generous support of our fellow residents, the Men’s Association has been involved in a great number of projects covering a wide range of interests. While we are still primarily committed to the athletic programs at the Middle School and High School, in recent years the TMA has expanded their support and sponsorship to other programs benefiting a wider range of students in the Garden City Schools. Some of these programs are SEPTA, the Jamie and Paige Malone Foundation, Best Buddies, the GC High School Marching Band, BAA/GAA Awards Night, Middle School Bagel Bash, Reeves Scholarship, Bethany LeSueur Jersey Retirement Ceremony, GCHS Stem Program, CPR training for all coaches, HUDL, Robotics, 9th grade BBQ, Kickline, GCTA Hurricane Relief Fundraiser and the Father-Daughter and Mother-Son dances. All of this would not be possible without your continued assistance on aiding all we do. Thanks to all who contribute!!!
How You Can Join
The TMA is always looking for potential new members. If you’re a father who has a child or children in the GC School District and are willing to be involved please contact one of the Officers or Directors for an application. Thanks for all your support! Special thanks to all those who have joined as family members! Go Trojans!
Important
Any directors who want to pay their annual dues, please mail you $100 check to the Treasurer!
TMA Officers
Jim Connolly---President Bob Leggett---Treasurer John Blair Pete Haeffner Rob McLoughlin Rob Capello Pat McElroy Luke Lynch Bob Basel
GCHS alumnus inducted into Athletics Hall of Fame
Pictured flanking Don at the induction ceremony is his former G.C. Football and Baseball teammate who is currently J.V. Football Head Coach Bob DeFliese (left), and Head Lacrosse Coach and Assistant Varsity Football Coach Stephen Finnell (right). Don McCauley, former standout football and baseball player at Garden City High, was inducted into the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame joining Long Island sports legends Julius Irving (Roosevelt), Jim Brown (Manhasset), Matt Snell (Carle Place) and John Mackey (Hempstead). The only other Garden City athlete ever honored in this category was Carl Braun, a 5 time NBA All Star during his 13 seasons with the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics. McCauley attended the University of North Carolina where he received many awards: Most Valuable Football Player Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) in 1969 and 1970, Most Valuable Athlete ACC in 1970, and Consensus All American 1970. In 1970, he broke O.J. Simpson’s NCAA season rushing record with 1720 yards. He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame. After UNC, McCauley went to the Baltimore Colts for a first round
draft pick relinquished by the Miami Dolphins in return for the rights to NFL Hall of Fame Coach Don Shula. Don went on to play 11 seasons for the Colts amassing 58 touchdowns for them in 162 games. When asked by the Hall of Fame committee if he had any comment about his career, Don said only this: “When I look back on my career, I feel fortunate to have attended Garden City High School and the fact that so many gave of their time and effort for the betterment of the youth in the community.” Don now lives in Chapel Hill NC with his wife Tracey (Huntington). He was a longtime partner in two very popular Garden City restaurants, McCauley’s on Franklin Avenue and Devin’s on 7th Street, and grew up around the block from another Garden City celebrity, radio and TV personality, John Tesh. Garden City also has three inductees to the NCHSAHOF in the coaches’ category, Diane Chapman, Tom Flatley, and Richie Smith.
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Will Mattice (16) takes a handoff from Ryan Haniffy (11) and follows a block by Merit Ruckh (24) into the endzone for a touchdown.
Tenacious Thunder 9’s take on Farmingdale
The Farmingdale Hawks were very comfortable on their home field, as Thunder 9s’ co-captains Kieran Walsh, Angelo Cupani and Alex Giuffre joined them for the coin toss. The game began with the home team scoring and the lead was maintained throughout the game. Thunder never gave up, and fought hard to find a weakness in the Hawks “D” scoring 19 points throughout the game. “I am very proud of our boys. They played very tough, right through the end,” said defensive coordinator Jim Levelis, “We are going to use what we learned to push us forward through the second half of the season”. Final score Garden City - 19 v. Farmingdale - 33. Next week, the tenacious Thunder 9s are back on their own turf against East Rockaway this Sunday at 11:30 am. Below is the roster of the Thunder 9s to help you follow along.
12 Justin Baiker 1 Jimmy Barry 6 Greg Buccella 29 Gabe Cohen 36 Patrick Corrigan 40 Angelo Cupani 23 Chris Dell 31 Conor Fortney 90 Thomas Gamba 8 Mark Gemmell 74 Alex Giuffre 7 Mike Griffin 11 Ryan Haniffy 26 Chase Kraus 10 William Lentini 55 Timothy Levelis 25 Alexander Lo Russo 44 James Logler 16 Will Mattice 3 Max Milano 24 Merit Ruckh 18 James Sullivan 15 Garvis Toler 22 Matt Uhoda 21 Thor Ullrich 30 Kieran Walsh
The Thunder defense on the attack. Justin Baiker (12), Alex Giuffre (74), Merit Ruckh (24) and Chase Kraus (26).
The Thunder defense causes another fumble. Thomas Gamba (90), James Logler (44), Greg Buccella (6) and Alex Lo Russo (21).
James Sullivan (18) takes off on a long run that set up his touchdown run on the next play.
The Garden City Travel A U9 Baseball Team placed as the runner-up in the Richard Becher Fall Classic Baseball Tournament! The team is coached by Ricky Brown, Jon Flynn, Anthony Brunetti & JJ Ahearn (not pictured)
GCAA Announces Tryouts for 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 25th from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at St Paul’s 6th Grade Boys - Monday, September 25th from 7:30 - 9:00 PM at St Paul’s 7th Grade Boys - Monday, October 2nd from 7:30 - 9:00 PM at St Paul’s 8th Grade Boys - Wednesday, September 27th from 7:30 - 9:00 PM at St Paul’s 4th Grade Girls - Tuesday, October 10th from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at St Paul’s 5th Grade Girls - Tuesday, October 10th from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at St Paul’s 6th Grade Girls - Tuesday, October 10th from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at St Paul’s 7th Grade Girls - Tuesday, October 10th from 7:30 - 9:00 PM at St Paul’s 8th Grade Girls - Tuesday, October 10th from 7:30 - 9:00 PM at St Paul’s
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/
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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.
GCAA Intramural Basketball 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) - Tom Ryan (tom.ryan@broadridge. com) 1st Grade Clinic (Boys and Girls) - Ted Gray (teddygray_99@yahoo.com) 2nd Grade Boys - Andy Kraus (andy.kraus68@gmail.com) 3rd Grade Boys - Bill O’Donohue (hour4boys@yahoo.com)
4th Grade Boys - Andy Kraus (andy. kraus68@gmail.com) 5th Grade Boys - Ed Kneafsey (emkneafsey@optonline.net) 6th Grade Boys - George Liberopoulos (gliberopoulos@yahoo.com) 7th/8th Grade Boys - Scott Paskewitz (scottpask5@hotmail.com) 2nd/3rd Grade Girls - TBD 4th/5th/6th Grade Girls - JJ Morris (jjmorris@benchmarkcompany.com) 7th/8th Grade Girls - Jeff Lawlor (jefflawlor@optonline.net)
Schedule
Our anticipated schedule for the 2017-2018 season (Saturdays beginning December 2nd) will be as follows: 8 - 9:00 AM, Kindergarten and 1st Grade Clinics (Boys and Girls) 9 - 10:00 AM, 2nd Grade Boys Games 10 - 11:00 AM, 2nd/3rd Grade Girls Games 11 - 12:00 PM, 3rd Grade Boys Games 12 - 1:30 PM, 4th Grade Boys Games 1:30 - 3:00 PM, 5th Grade Boys Games 3 - 4:30 PM, 4th/5th/6th Grade Girls Games 4:30 - 6:00 PM, 6th Grade Boys Games 7th/8th Grade Boys Games time varies (Saturday afternoons, Friday nights, other weeknights possible) 7th/8th Grade Girls Games time varies (Saturday afternoons, Friday nights, other weeknights possible) Feel free to contact either George Liberopoulos (gliberopoulos@yahoo. com) or Mike DeLuca (mdeluca42@ gmail.com) with any questions regarding the GCAA intramural basketball program. Thanks for your continued support of GCAA basketball.
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Thunder 10s take on the Massapequa Mustangs
The Thunder 10s had something to prove this past Sunday, and they were not about to repeat last year’s game against the Massapequa Mustangs. The boys came to win and that they did, but the Mustangs didn’t make it easy. The Thunder defense shut out the Mustang offense with determi-
nation and teamwork. Even against the tough Massapequa defense, the Thunder offense was able to score for the win. The final score was 6-0. Come cheer the boys as they play the Farmingdale Dalers this Sunday on the new Community Park field at 1 pm.
Michael Berkery carrying the ball
William York bringing down a Mustang
Discussing the next offensive play
Blake Cascadden with the kickoff
Will Arendt blocking a few horses
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Garden City Recreation and Parks will host a Mini Golf Social on Sunday, October 15 at Noon(raindate October 21)at Garden City Community Park (behind Garden City Pool). Our social will include mini golf, pizza, and soft drinks. The event will be run by the GC Dept. of Recreation and Parks and sponsored by Enriching Special Adults, Inc. This event is open to Garden City residents ages 18 or older. Caregivers should accompany special needs adults if needed. Registration is required. Please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue or call 465-4075 to register. While this program is designed for adults with special needs, all are welcome.
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:
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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.
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”.
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 Continued on page 64
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Continued from page 63 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
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.
Junior Team Tennis Tryouts
Join your friends on the Garden City Recreation Junior Team Tennis (JTT) team! JTT is a USTA sponsored program that fosters interclub play, competition and sportsmanship among 10 – 18 year old resident players. Tryouts for ages 14 and under will be held -October 14 at 2:30 to 4:00pm. Tryouts for ages 18 and under will be held -October 15 at 12 – 1:30pm
Adult Learn and Play Platform Tennis
Back by popular demand is our Learn and Play Platform Tennis lessons at the Community Park Platform Tennis Courts. This year we will be offering beginner and advance beginner level adult classes on Monday nights. This six week course will offer the basic and intermediate instruction from our certified platform instructor Sue Tarzian. The beginner class will be 7 - 8pm for the cost of $135. The advance beginner class will be conducted from 8 – 9:30pm for a cost of $199. Both programs will begin Monday October 23rd. For further information on this program please call the Community Park Clubhouse at (516) 483-2525. To register for this program please visit the Recreation Office (108 Rockaway
except Saturdays, which will run for 9 weeks. Here are the class levels. A schedule of classes and registration forms may be picked up at the Recreation office or downloaded off our website at www.gardencityrecreation. org. Tots Ages 4-5 (not in kindergarten) and PeeWee - Ages 5 (in kindergarten) to 7: Introduction to Tennis, emphasizing basic movement and striking skills in a fun game playing environment. Novice - Ages 6 to 7 Continued development of basic movement and striking skills on a full size court. Serving and scorekeeping will be introduced. Past tennis experience required.
Junior - Ages 8 to 11 Extension of Novice Level program. Continued emphasis on striking concepts, movement, and skills related to tennis play. Junior Advanced - Ages 8 to 11 For the more serious, more advanced students. These lessons are offered in 1 1/2 hr time slots. Experience required. Senior - Ages 12 and older Extension of Junior Program, continued emphasis on fundamentals and skills related to tennis play. Senior Advanced - Ages 12 and older - For the more serious, more advanced student. These lessons are offered in 1 1/2 hour time slots. Experience required.
US Sports Institute “School Day Off” Camp
US Sports Institute, as part of Garden City Recreation and Park’s fall offerings, will offer a one day multi-sport camp on Election Day, November 6th, for children ages 5 – 11on St. Paul’s fields. The times and prices offered will by as follows: 9 am to 4 pm Cost $75 9 am to 12:30 pm Cost $45 1 pm to 4 pm Cost $35 To register for this camp, please visit US Sports Institute’s website at www. ussportsinsitute.com. If you register by August 16 and use code FALLEB17, you will receive at 10% early bird discount.
Community Park News Avenue) or visit www.gardencityrecreation.org to download an application.
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 now available
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 reframe 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
$32.00 per hour for each court Tennis Rates (Monday through Thursday) 7am to 9am - $32.00 per hour
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9am to 6pm - $42.00 per hour 6pm to 11pm - $64.00 per hour (Friday) 7am to 9am - $32.00 per hour 9am to 11pm - $42.00 per hour (Saturday and Sunday) 7am to 1pm - $64.00 per hour 1pm to 11pm - $42.00 per hour (Seniors) Mon – Fri / 7am- 6pm $24.00 per hour
Enjoy Miniature Golf
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 ON for Saturday, October 7th but tennis lessons are OFF for Monday, October 9th due to Columbus Day.
Stay Connected with GC Recreation
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Thunder 7’s dominate the turf
The Thunder 7’s played their first game on the turf at Community Park dominating the Farmingdale Hawks 14-6. James Walker, Maxwell Lo Russo, Colin Walsh and Mark Escher had the honor of being the first ever Thunder 7 Game Captains for the coin toss on the new turf field at Community Park as Imagine Dragons’ “Thunder” roared in the background and the Spirit Cheerleaders performed. Jeffrey Finnell’s early touchdown run and the extra point by Ryan Rafferty set the tone for the rest of the game. AJ Haffner and Zachary Psilakis had great tackles for a loss as the
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Thunder D dominated the Hawks along with Vance Palmer, Mark Escher and Kevin Prybylski defensive end tackles and Philip Harding and Owen Bradley’s strong defensive line play. Jeffry Finnell, Crosby Kraus and Collin Walsh’s linebacker skills helped secure another Thunder touchdown by Ethan Dorsainvil and the extra point by Michael Ferrucci. The Thunder 7s will take on the Seaford Broncos 10:00 am Sunday at Community Park for the first ever Thunder Football Homecoming day. Come down for a great day of football and cheer them on.
R.J. Falvey stops a Hawk
Wolfgang Ullrich’s O Line tackle
Owen Bradley keeps the Hawks at bay
Mark Escher flies into a Hawk
Philip Harding grounds a Hawk
Jeffrey Finnell’s touchdown run
Colin Walsh makes the tackle
James Walker handles the ball
Connor Doherty , the lighting before the Thunder
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Thunder 8’s joust to another win
The Thunder 8’s and their court of fans headed to Queens on Saturday afternoon and the boys played like Kings against Rosedale! Starting with the ball, Rosedale couldn’t break through the defensive armor of Nathan Cohen, Luca Thomas
and Alex Bruno. On a turnover on downs, Thunder went to work, strategically advancing their way down the field. A powerful, short run by Maximo Siragusa resulted in a TD and Anthony Asaro’s extra point put 7 on the board. Refusing to relinquish a win, Thomas
Bacich and Liam Hanrahan helped open the gate for Joseph Ottomanelli’s 30-yard TD score for a 13-0 lead. A team effort throughout the game, Thunder troops refused to give up territory and held Rosedale out of the end zone for nearly the whole game. A final
Rosedale scoring drive was thwarted by Ronan O’Donohue’s forced turnover. Securing their castle, Thunder won 13-6. Feasting on their victory, Thunder 8’s are planning their next advance against Elmont at Community Park on Sunday, 10/8 at 8:30AM. Go Thunder!
Joseph Ottomanelli (31) marches to the end zone.
Kyle Glosman (19), Nathan Cohen (58), Alex Bruno (76), Owen Sack (88), Noah Lau (16) and Ryan Jendras (66) duel the Rosedale line.
Maximo Siragusa (24) forges in for a score.
Thunder princesses celebrate the win!
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Elmont came into the game with one of the leading passing attacks, led by perhaps the best receiver on Long Island, and left knowing that the Trojans own the best pass defense. The Trojans completely shut down Elmont’s passing game and intercepted 5 passes on the day. Aidan Griffin snatched two while Matt Granville, Tyler Wuchte and Lucas Feingold each picked off one. GC now has 10 interceptions on the season. Christian Sullivan chipped in with a blocked punt which led to a score. Sacks were registered by Dan Boccafola, Sean Leggett and Matt Flanagan. Thanks to the stingy defense and turnovers GC raced to a 38-0 halftime lead. Offensively, Elmont had no answer for GC’s offense as Trevor Yeboah Kodie
tied a long standing GC record with 5 touchdowns. Justin Coppola and Colin Hart each added a score while Steven Spirakis nailed his 4th field goal of the season. Thanks to the O-Line’s solid blocking, led by center Ryan Walsh and tackle Michael McAuley, GC ran for an impressive 342 yards and finished the day with 433 yards of total offense. GC averages 344 yards of total offense a game this season. The ground game was led by Colin who ran for 88 yards, Justin 87, Trevor 85, Pat Leggett 65, Tyler 12 and Ryan Bice 4. GC now leads all of Long Island in most points scored (164) and in fewest points given up (24). GC is currently ranked #1 in Class A in NY State. The Trojans plays HOME this Saturday Oct 7th at 3:00pm vs Calhoun.
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GC rolls over Elmont 45-7, improves to 4-0
Justin Coppola cuts back on a TD run
Trevor Yeboah Kodie, who scored 5 TDS, following Matt Desimpliciis and Justin Coppola
GC Cheerleaders getting ready for the anthem
Christian Sullivan and Sean Leggett team up to block a punt
Aidan Griffin had two interceptions and narrowly missed a third
Tyler Wuchte on the move
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When it comes to girls soccer in Nassau County, South Side is known to be a perennial powerhouse and the battles between Lady Trojans and the Cyclones over the years have been epic, to say the least. The games are usually decided by a one goal margin, or in PKs during the playoffs. This past Tuesday night would be no different when the two teams squared off again in their second match up this year. South Side (4-2 going into the game) was in first place in the conference and probably came to the game feeling pretty good about their chances having beaten GC just a week earlier, 1-0, but it was not to be the Cyclone’s night with the Lady Trojans taking down their nemesis in a 2-1 thriller! It was evident to the fans from the start that the team believed it was their game to win and you could tell from the start of the match that the Coaches and players were ready for another battle. Senior Captains Jackie Morris, Julia Kavan, Deanna Weisenburger and Melissa Whitney gathered their team before the start of game and got all of the girls psyched up and energized! In a power play, Coach Heedles
GC High School girls soccer
moved Jackie Morris, who leads the team in goals, up to attack pairing her with Deanna Weisenburger and giving the offense an added punch to start the game. Jackie and Deanna, along with Ava Prime, Mary Haggerty, Annie Sullivan, Jessie Yoo and Angelina Suau, worked well throughout the game with halfbacks Melissa Whitney, Julia Kavan, Meghan Galligan, Claire Haggerty, Erin Studdert, Maggie Connolly, Daniella Mejia, Gracie McManus and Brook Zarou creating multiple scoring opportunities. When South Side was able to break up a play and get momentum, it was thwarted by a wall of GC defenders, Julia Choi, Kelly Brennan, Siobhan Coen, Erin Healy, Kara Metzler and Claire McGuire, who were determined not to let the Cyclones get a clear shot on their goal. South Side did get off a few shots, but and as she has done all season, Goalie Alexa Pyatsky, made the difference in the game with six beautiful saves! The teams went back and forth on possession in the first half and for the first 27 minutes of the game it was scoreless. Both teams had a couple
Senior Captains Julia Kavan (12) and Melissa Whitney (in pink headband) and Freshman Angelina Suau (1) swarm Sophomore Jessie Yoo after her first half goal! of good opportunities to score. Alexa Pyatsky, who has 63 saves this season, made a couple of point blank stops in the first half which clearly took a little wind out of the Cyclone’s offense. On one counter attack, Jackie Morris received a pass from the mid-
field and dribbled deep into Southside’s end. With several defenders around her, Jackie crossed the ball perfectly in front of South Side’s net. There, waiting at the back door was Sophomore Jessie Yoo ready capitalize on the opportunity to score her first goal of the season
Senior Captain Jackie Morris beating one defender before beating the goalie and scoring GC’s winning goal!
GC defenders (L-R) Kara Metzler, Julia Kavan, Jackie Morris, Claire Haggerty, Kelly Brennan, and Meghan Galligan put up a wall on defense in front of goalie Alexa Pyatsky
Seniors Meghan Galligan and Julia Kavan defending their turf
Sophomore Mary Haggerty’s assist pass to Jackie Morris (background), who then scored the winning goal!
and put her team on the board. Jessie popped the ball in and the girls went wild, the sideline went wild and the crowd went wild! The Trojans were ahead but there was still a lot of time to play. Despite the Cyclones evening the score with three minutes on the clock, the Trojans didn’t let up, they continued to press to the half time whistle. In the second half it was a pure battle
for possession in the midfield. The players on both sides were tired, but GC was more determined than ever to get to the ball first and create something... that something came thirteen minutes into the second half when Mary Haggerty took possession of the ball and raced up field. Mary flipped a pass over a South Side defender to a waiting Jackie Morris. Jackie, who recently committed to play soccer at Iona College, received
the pass, moved past a defender and was one on one with South Side’s goalie. Calmly, Jackie pushed the ball to her left out of the reach of the outstretched goalie, shot and scored for the go ahead goal! With 27 minutes left on the clock, and a formidable foe in high gear, the Trojans stepped up their game themselves. They out raced the Cyclones on the 50-50 balls in the midfield and
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In the issue of September 22nd several pages of advertising for Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty were accidentally omitted from the Garden City News. The error was made by the Garden City News and its subcontractor. We apologize to the clients and customers of Daniel Gale whose homes were not listed that week. Meg Norris Editor and Publisher The Garden City News
Sophomore Daniella Mejia (22) with a nice give and go to Junior Erin Studdert (20)
Open House: Saturday, October 7th, 12:00 – 2:00 pm & Sunday, October 8th, 12:00 – 2:00 pm | 15 Saint James Street North, Garden City, NY Located near the center of town, this sprawling, 4-bedroom, 3-bath expanded ranch is set on a park-like, 121 x 200 ft. property with mature plantings and exquisite masonry. First floor features a grand living room with fireplace, formal dining room, family room with fireplace, and large eat-in kitchen with a center island cooktop. A 34 x 21 ft. master en suite includes sitting area, fireplace, and French doors opening to a private brick patio. An additional bedroom and full bath complete the first floor. Second floor boasts a flexible floor plan with 2 large bedrooms and full bath. There is also a full basement. Amenities include 3-zone central air conditioning, central station alarm, in-ground sprinklers, gas/hot water heat. This spacious home is close to all the Village has to offer, including shops, restaurants, and railroad. SD #18. MLS# 2975322. $1,348,000.
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Sat, October 7th, 12:00 – 2:00 pm 68 Brook Street, Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2971746 $1,198,000.
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Sat, October 7th 12:00 – 2:00 pm Sun, October 8th 12:00 – 2:00 pm 15 Saint James St N., Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2975322. $1,348,000.
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Sun, October 8th, 1:30 – 3:30 pm 179 Oxford Blvd, Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2973064. $1,399,000.
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Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2961913. $725,000.
Garden City, NY 3-bedroom. 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2938341. $719,000.
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Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2968523. $699,000.
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Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2960845. $830,000.
Garden City 4-bedroom. 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2942978. $849,000.
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Garden City 4-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2958751. $979,000.
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Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath SD #18. MLS#2968994. $1,039,000.
Garden City, NY 3-bedroom. 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2948179. $999,000. UNDER CONTRACT
Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2973411. $1,249,000.
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Garden City, NY 4-bedroom. 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# P1286900. $1,099,000.
Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2968119. $1,128,800. UNDER CONTRACT
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Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2951961. $1,299,000.
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Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2956110. $980,000.
Garden City, NY 4-bedroom. 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2955689. $955,000.
Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2949363. $1,290,000.
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Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2952819. $1,349,000.
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Garden City, NY 3-bedroom. 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2938046. $1,299,000.
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Christine Cudahy
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Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2931903. $1,499,000.
Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 3.55-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2921219. $1,499,000.
Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 4.55-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2954430 $1,495,000.
Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2938713. $1,599,000.
Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 4.55-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2912129. $1,699,000.
Garden City, NY 8-bedroom. 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2938302. $1,995,000.
Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.555-bath SD #18. MLS# 2975374. $1,999,000.
Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2929647. $2,098,000.
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.
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.
Out of Town Listings Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 4.555-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2967997. $2,925,000.
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New Hyde Park, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath SD #5. MLS#2969142. $848,000.
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Roslyn Heights, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #2. MLS# 2967444. $999,000.
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Point Lookout, NY 3-bedroom. 2-bath. SD #28. MLS# 2943446. $1,799,000.
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Orient, NY 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #1. MLS# 2831834. $2,985,000.
Great Neck, NY 9-bedroom, 6.55-bath. SD #7. MLS# 2910462. $2,650,000.
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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.
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100 Hilton Ave, Unit M27 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2968890. $5,000/month.
100 Hilton Ave, Unit 712 Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2928996. $699,000.
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111 Cherry Valley, Unit 519 Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2957698. $999,000.
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100 Hilton Ave, Unit 311 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath SD #18. MLS# 2963784. $1,125,000.
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100 Hilton Ave, Unit 502 Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2971702. $1,395,000.
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