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Environmental Bd. member resigns over water contaminant
HOMECOMING SHUTOUT
BY MEG MORGAN NORRIS
Although the forecast for Saturday’s Homecoming Parade and Football Game called for rain, the weather turned out to be perfectly aligned with GC’s sunny spirit. Leading from the first kickoff until the end, the Trojans ultimately scored a 34-0 victory for their second consecutive Homecoming game shut-out.
Board hires consultant to evaluate new St. Paul's sports proposals
BY RIKKI N. MASSAND
At its October 18 meeting, the Village Board of Trustees decided to make an off-the agenda hire, approving a two-phase contract with the Sports Facilities Advisory Company (SFA) for market analysis, financial analysis related to potential uses of St. Paul’s and research on the most desirable recreational programs the re-imagined facility
could host. One year after the village engaged three leading Manhattan architectural and engineering firms to deliver a concept plan that was ultimately unveiled last summer (the Centre at St. Paul’s sports and recreational facility) SFA will be under contract with Garden City “to assist with gathering public input, preparing use and programming information and financial projections,
potential retention of architects and structural engineers and construction management professionals as well as other matters related to continued development of the concept plan” as the meeting agenda stated. The contract amount for phase one of SFA’s consulting work is $45,000 while a second phase was estimated at $70,000. A transfer See page 46
Nicholas Rigano, a member of Garden City's Environmental Advisory Board, resigned on October 22nd in protest of the Village's response to contamination of its water wells by the contaminant 1, 4 dioxane. According to a posting on Facebook, Rigano said that all of the Village's wells are contaminated with the substance at rates between two and fourteen times the level that the Environmental Protection Agency says is safe. On Facebook, Rigano said, "Yesterday I learned that the Village does not intend to publicly comment on this. I believe residents should have the ability to make an informed decision." 1,4 dioxane is a containment that is found in wells throughout Long Island. It is used in numerous manufacturing processes, and is considered a likely human carcinogen by the EPA. The EPA set a health advisory level of 0.35 parts per billion, but New York State has not yet determined that it is a carcinogen, and sets the maximum level as 50 ppb, which means that Garden City's water is currently compliant with state law. However, New York State has been considering legislation that would greatly reduce the maximum allowed level of 1, 4 dioxane. According to the village's column in this week's newspaper, Garden City Update, the village has engaged an environmental law firm to create a plan of action. "The Village Water Department and the Board of Trustees have created this action plan to stay abreast of the issue and try to get ahead of any potential water issues. It is important to note that the Village’s water supply is tested on a daily basis to ensure it meets all standards in regards to safety and quality. The Village has spent millions of dollars over the years, and continues to spend and invest in infrastructure to ensure the safety of our water." Rigano said, " "I understand that the Village has hired a consultant to develop a plan of attack. The Village is acting responsibly with respect to that. I would respectfully request that the Village immediately considers shutting down Well 12 if operationally feasible as that well has been found to be supplying 1,4 dioxane at 4.9 ppb. The reason for my resignation solely relates to the public being notified so residents could make an informed decision." He added, " The members of the EAB themselves have had nothing to do with this issue nor have they made these decisions. They are in no way to blame.”
Garden City HS JV Field Hockey finishes a great season PAGE 62 Sears to close; future of property under discussion PAGE 3
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A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER
What's in the water?
We were sorry to hear that Nick Rigano resigned from the Environmental Advisory Board this week, but we understand his reasons. The state and the federal government don't yet agree on what level of 1, 4 dioxane contamination is safe, so the village's water is still considered safe by New York State. However, the EPA believes that the contaminant may cause cancer and has issued a health advisory for a level much lower than what is found in Garden City. The village is studying how to resolve the situation. Since New York may soon lower the allowable levels, the village may have to take action. From our research, remediation is possible - the Suffolk Water Authority has started remediating some of its
wells - but it may prove to be costly. Unfortunately this problem is widespread throughout Long Island, not to mention the rest of the nation. The question is not only what should be done, but how residents are notified of the risks. On one hand, the carcinogen link is not fully established. On the other hand, the EPA thinks it's likely, so it's not exactly scaremongering to let the residents know of the situation. That way they can decide for themselves if they want to buy bottled water, for example. The other reason to let people know is that remediating the wells may have a big impact on local budgets. So when we're considering the price tag of other projects, it's something to keep in mind.
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St. Paul’s is deteriorating
To Mayor Daughney, Deputy Mayor Trouve, Trustees Bolebruch, Makrinos, Delaney, Minuto, Hyer, and Foley: We are into the third decade of discussing the future -fate? - of the landmarked St. Paul’s in the heart of our Village. Indeed, generations of residents - and - trustees have pondered the issue since 1993. With that background,Trustee Trouvé raised an important and alarming flag at the CPOA meeting of October 9, one that surely cries out for immediate attention. It includes the increasingly “disgraceful and shabby appearance of the structure and environs”. She further noted that vandals have obviously entered the building,leaving graffiti behind them, and the potential for liability in case of injury to unauthorized persons. We agree with Trustee Trouvé that Garden City is better than this. All of which brings to mind potential desecration or destruction of the priceless chapel windows, ascribed to Louis Comfort Tiffany Studios. Surely, these windows should be removed and preserved off-site before bad actors can destroy them! Thanking you in advance for your concern and swift attention to this matter. Please assure us of a plan for action! Arlene Chianese Suzanne Dowling Felicia Lovaglio
Excessive speed in Garden City
To the Editor: Next month it will be two years since I no longer drive. I walk a lot, especially into town for grocery shopping, post office, etc. It is more and more dangerous to cross the streets - especially 11th Street which is at the corner of the new Senior Center. It is estimated the cars travel at about 55 mph as they head toward Franklin Avenue.
Several months ago, I witnessed three boys (about age 14) trying to dodge the cars to cross the street. It is so dangerous. I have myself come quite close to getting hit on three occasions. The police posted a blinking stop sign on Golf Club Lane. It should have been placed on 11th Street! I have written the Garden City Police, I have shown up in person, I have written the Mayor’s office, etc. All to no avail. At this point I have written the new Commissioner of Traffic for Nassau County. Old Country Road adjacent to Cherry Valley Cooperatives is another extremely dangerous road to cross to go to the LIRR. There they travel approximately 60 mph in a posted 35 mph zone. Where are the Nassau County Police? Or the Garden City Police as it is within their jurisdiction I have been told. Lights turn green at the same time on OCR, a perfect opportunity to speed. Parents of teenagers should be concerned as the speeding never stops. Motorists think they are on a highway both on the streets of Garden City and on Old Country Road. Please help us correct this very hazardous problem. In 2017, four people were hit by speeding cars on Old Country Road and West Street and one woman was seriously injured. Patricia C. Donnelly
Standing up to the NRA To the Editor: Congresswoman Kathleen Rice is running a powerful television ad outlining her strong stance against the NRA, stating, with clever word-play, “I don’t give an F, about the NRA”. We’re lucky to have a bold politician, willing to stand up to special interests, fighting for what voters want, instead of what the NRA wants. All polls confirm that the majority of Americans want stricter gun laws, and a ban on assault weapons, but the See page 47
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BY RIKKI N. MASSAND As the Sears corporation has announced that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will close its store on Franklin Avenue, the Village of Garden City is looking at future uses of the property. Leading several New York-area television news broadcasts last Monday evening, October 15, was the announcement from Sears of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization filing and the decision to close 142 of its stores immediately, and TV stations interviewed surprised shoppers at the Franklin Avenue Sears in Garden City as they digested the news. Sears announced plans to close 142 of its 700-plus remaining stores, with Garden City’s making the latest list along with other New York Sears stores in Lakewood, Nanuet and Yorktown Heights as well as Sears in Deptford and Middletown, New Jersey and stores in Milford and Waterford, Connecticut. Sears also announced closings of its KMart stores in five upstate New York locations and one in Glassboro, New Jersey. As reported in The Garden City News on August 24, the village’s Architectural Design Review Board (ADRB) meeting on August 28 included
a discussion item on future concepts for the Sears building. Two months ago the executive director of the Garden City Chamber of Commerce, former village trustee Dennis Donnelly told the News that the 1111 Franklin Avenue building’s owner, Steel Equities, LLC “is looking to the day when Sears is not there, and what would or could be acceptable uses with any necessary changes that the village’s ADRB would be okay with, or not okay with.” The agenda for the ADRB’s Tuesday, October 23 meeting included an application from Steele 1111 LLC “for approval to issue a building permit for exterior alterations at the commercial premises 1111 Franklin Avenue. This application was adjourned from the ADRB’s September 25 meeting. The current ADRB deliberations would not be the village’s first procedural step in a process to allow Sears and similar large Franklin Avenue buildings to transform into residential units, however. At the Village Board’s October 18 meeting, Trustee John Delany suggested that the village’s Zoning Change Review Committee (ZCRC), established in late 2015 prior to the Ring Road Marriott Residence Inn/OTO Development application, should look into the potential of amending zoning regulations for
Franklin Avenue to include residential use of buildings.
Residential use possible
“I’d ask the ZCRC to consider Franklin Avenue and changing its zoning to include residential use as a permitted use….We know there a couple of facilities on and around Franklin Avenue that could very well be turned into residential, and I would rather have -- this would also help the village immensely with some of the lawsuits we have been involved in,” Trustee Delany said. He added that overall the village needs to be watchful over the future of its business districts’ and commercial real estate. On October 18 the Board of Trustees approved a motion, as a concept only, to hire a real estate/zoning counsel or
firm “to advise the village on matters related to Zoning and Tax of Not-For Profit Real Estate Uses.” At the meeting Mayor Brian Daughney announced that the specific firm or a contract for their service has yet to be determined, and the Board will need to vote at a later date on those specifics including the dollar amount to spend. “We thought with all the changes going on around us, especially Sears, we (the village) thought we will need to get some advice from a real estate and zoning/tax counsel. As Trustee Delany has brought up we need to be proactive about Franklin Avenue, currently home to Sears and Lord & Taylor. This evening’s agenda item is not to hire a particular firm -- we can generically say we will hire someone,” the mayor said.
Thanksgiving donations needed
The Alford Family of Garden City is organizing the delivery of Thanksgiving meals to homebound senior citizens. The family is seeking donations of desserts, individual non-carbonated beverages, small breads or rolls, turkeys and cash in order to complete the meals. Delivery will begin at noon on
Thanksgiving day and drivers are needed. Deliveries are made to 35-40 towns in Nassau County. This is the 23rd year the Alfords have coordinated this project, which last year delivered over 450 meals. Please call 516-746-8331 if you would like to donate, assist or participate.
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Veterans Day Ceremony Sunday, November 11th Everyone in Garden City is invited to celebrate Veterans on Sunday, November 11th, 2018. A bell will strike at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month to once again honor our veterans, for that was the moment when the end of World War I occurred. A brief ceremony will be conducted, beginning at 10:45AM Sunday, November 11th at the Veterans Memorial on 7th Street between the library and the train station, across from the Garden City Hotel. Commander Frank A. Tauches, Jr. will lead members of the William Bradford Turner Post of the American Legion, other community leaders, and
members of the community in honoring our devoted veterans. “On Veterans Day we commemorate the service of veterans of all wars, living and dead,” said Commander Tauches. “We remember how our men and women, many of them citizen soldiers, set aside their civilian pursuits to defend the freedom of mankind and to preserve our precious American Heritage.” Community leaders join in asking everyone to be in front of the Garden City Library at 10:45AM on Sunday, November 11th to honor our veterans – all of them our heroes.
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Yoga in the Cathedral The Cathedral of the Incarnation is once again hosting a community yoga class by candlelight in the beautiful Gothic sanctuary, located on Cathedral Avenue between 6th and 7th Streets. Every Friday night from 7PM to 7:45PM, certified yoga instructor Melissa Deraval will lead a gentle yoga class, appropriate to all levels of experience and open to anyone. The suggested donation is $15, and
guests must bring their own mat. No registration is required, and the doors are opened at 6:30PM for quiet meditation before the class. Yoga is offered almost every Friday inside the cathedral through Memorial Day weekend, but it is suggested that you check the cathedral calendar for any last minute changes: www.incarnationgc/ org/calendar.
9 Clinch Ave burglary: Officers and Detectives investigated a burglary report at a Clinch Avenue residence. The incident appears to have occurred between 7:00 PM and 7:50 PM. A rear patio door was found open and a watch as well as other pieces of jewelry were discovered missing by the homeowners. Unauthorized credit: Officers investigated an identity theft where someone reportedly used a resident’s personal information to open an unauthorized credit card account and purchase $1,200 in merchandise. Another credit card fraud: A resident reports her credit card information was used without authorization to purchase sports tickets valued at $1,100. Leaving the scene: Officers responded to Parking Field #5 to investigate a report of a vehicle leaving the scene after striking and damaging a ramp to a disabled transport vehicle. No injuries were reported. Impaired driving: A 24 year old Greenvale man was stopped for traffic violations on Clinton Road and Meadow Street. Upon investigation,
the driver was arrested for driving while impaired by drugs, driving with a suspended license due to a prior DWI offense, two counts of possession of a controlled substance (Heroin, Xanax) and improper turn. Homecoming: Police Officers and Special Police Officers were assigned to traffic details for the Homecoming Parade and Street Fair. Vehicle entered: Loose change was reported stolen from a vehicle parked at a Cathedral Avenue residence and from a vehicle parked at a Second Street residence. Traffic stop: A traffic stop investigation on Clinton Road and St. James Street South resulted in the arrest of a 24 year old Shirley woman for driving with 14 license suspensions, unregistered auto and missing front plate. Brush fire: Officers assisted Garden City firefighters who extin-
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guished a small brush fire on Ring Road. Shoplifting arrests: Officers responded to Lord & Taylor and arrested two males from New Hyde Park, ages 56 and 25, for the alleged theft of merchandise valued at $500. They both possessed wire cutters used to remove sensor tags from merchandise. They were both charged with petit larceny and possession of burglar tools. Pocketbook theft: Upon investigation of the theft of $380 from a patron’s pocketbook inside a Seventh Street restaurant, Garden City Detectives
arrested a 28 year old Queens man. Police say he was an employee of the establishment. At the time of his arrest he was also found to be in possession of Xanax. He was charged with larceny and criminal possession of a controlled substance. DWI arrest: On October 23rd Garden City Police responded to Merillon Avenue where a vehicle travelling east struck two parked unoccupied vehicles. Upon investigation, the driver, a female/28 from Little Neck, was arrested for DWI. There were no injuries reported. Truck Stop: A Commercial Vehicle Inspection was held on October 23rd on New Hyde Park Road: Eight vehicles inspected of which seven were placed out of service. Seventy-one tickets were issued for various traffic and safety violations, including four unsecured loads, two suspended licenses, one overweight violation and six hazardous material violations.
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GARDEN CITY UPDATE - NEWS AND INFORMATION Mayor@gardencityny.net The Board of Trustees and staff continue to work on numerous projects, including street and parking lot paving projects, the Third Track project, the concept plan for the former St. Paul’s School building and other matters. We encourage you to attend Village Board of Trustees meetings. Our next meetings are Thursday, November 1 and November 15, 2018.
Printed copies of the St. Paul's Concept Plan
We remind residents that the concept plan for the St. Paul’s cultural and recreational facility is readily available to all to review. Printed copies of the St. Paul’s Concept Plan are available at the following locations in the Village: • Village Hall • Garden City Library • Senior Center on Golf Club Lane • Recreation Department Offices on Rockaway Avenue • Paddle Tennis Hut The Concept Plan, as well as video of the July 17, 2018 and July 26, 2018 presentations held at the Garden City Casino, have been posted under the “St. Paul’s” tab on the homepage of this website since the summer.
Sports Facilities Management / Advisory for St. Paul's Concept Plan
After holding a work session at the October 18, 2018 Board meeting, Trustees voted to retain nationally recognized Sports Facilities Management/Advisory to assist with gathering public input, preparing use and programming information and financial projections, potential retention of architects and structural engineers and construction management professionals as well as other matters related to continued development of the previously announced related St. Paul’s Concept Plan for creating a cultural and recreational based facility at the former St. Paul’s School. Sports Facilities Management/Advisory will provide a Market Opportunity Analysis and recommended facility details for St. Paul’s. SFA will meet with various groups in the Village, including the four property owners’ associations and the sports groups such as lacrosse, soccer and football, as well as theatre, dance and other potential users of the facilities. Dev Pathik, founder and CEO, provided an overview of what his company could offer the Village at the
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September 20, 2018 Board meeting. The company’s mission is to improve a community’s health and economic vitality. The company conducts sports tourism feasibility studies, recreation center feasibility and business plans, offers financing options for public sports complexes and manages many sports tourism and community recreation centers. From water parks and ball fields to adventure centers, Sports Facilities Management/ Advisory offers planning, design, funding and management services. Visit https://sportadvisory.com to learn more. In connection with the retention of SFA, Trustees approved a $130,000 fund transfer from contingency.
Emerging Contaminant Action Plan - Village Water Supply
In its continuing efforts to monitor and safeguard the Village water supply, the Board voted last week, after prior meetings with its environmental counsel, to retain national expert firm Langan Engineering & Environmental Services, Inc. to provide advice necessary for the preparation and the execution of an Emerging Contaminant Action Plan for its water supply. Emerging contaminants, particularly 1,4-Dioxane, are not unique to Garden City or almost any water supply across the country. The Village Water Department and the Board of Trustees have created this action plan to stay abreast of the issue and try to get ahead of any potential water issues. It is important to note that the Village’s water supply is tested on a daily basis to ensure it meets all standards in regards to safety and quality. The Village has spent millions of dollars over the years, and continues to spend and invest in infrastructure to ensure the safety of our water. The Village receives expert guidance from its pre-eminent environmental law firm, Sive, Paget & Riesel. David Yudelson of Sive, Paget & Riesel has worked with numerous municipalities throughout the country, including Garden City, for years in solving water-related issues, and was instrumental in the Village’s successful suit a few years ago which resulted in a $10 million settlement against former companies which had contributed to polluting the local aquifer. According to Department of Public Works Superintendent Joseph DiFrancisco and our counsel, there currently are no uniform federal, state or local standards for testing these emerging contaminants nor are there any approved treatment methods. New York State, for example, has not developed any minimal
standards and is studying the issue. Village staff is also consulting with H2M, the Village water consultants, and other water districts and had a meeting with the Western Nassau Water District, which has recently created a pilot program to treat some of these contaminants. “Their pilot plan shows some promising results,” Mr. DiFrancisco said, “and we will of course pursue that further.” According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, 1,4-Dioxane is a “likely human carcinogen” and has been found in groundwater at sites throughout the United States. It is a by-product present in many goods, including paint strippers, dyes, greases, antifreeze and aircraft de-icing fluids, and in some consumer products (deodorants, shampoos and cosmetics). 1,4-Dioxane is used as a purifying agent in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and is a by-product in the manufacture of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic (Mohr 2001). Traces of 1,4-Dioxane may be present in some food supplements, food containing residues from packaging adhesives or on food crops treated with pesticides that contain 1,4-Dioxane. As stated by the EPA, no federal Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for drinking water has been established. Residents may view recent EPA-published material on the topic here: https://www.epa.gov/sites/ production/files/2014-03/documents/ ffrro_factsheet_contaminant_14dioxanejanuary2014_final.pdf. According to Langan, emerging contaminants, notably 1,4-Dioxane and perfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS), “have unique physical and chemical properties that make them, for the most part, more difficult to treat by the mainstay tried-and-true technologies.” As expressed by the Board members, water safety is of course of the upmost importance and it will develop an action plan to address legitimate concerns and will spend funds necessary that will successfully treat and remedy any issues.
Chairperson Term LImits
During a brief work session at the October 18, 2018 Board meeting, Trustees determined that implementing term limits for the chairperson seat on the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals and Architectural Design Review Board was worthy of consideration. The Village Board requested that Village Counsel draft a Local Law limiting the term of office and is considering a seven-year limitation. The limitation would not preSee page 26
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Garden City Spirit Week Celebration
Garden City students of all ages celebrate GC Spirit! GO TROJANS! Last week, our schools celebrated Spirit Week, culminating with a great Homecoming Parade and exciting football game victory on Saturday, October 20th! A week filled with fun themes everyday. On Friday, Maroon and Grey Day, our primary and elementary schools were visited by GCHS athletes from the fall sports teams, including cheerleading and kickline Squads. Our children learned rally cries and cheers and the value of community and support.
Community attends Angst screening and discussion at Stratford!
On October 18th, the Stratford auditorium was filled with community members attending the PTA and SEPTA sponsored screening of Angst, a film about anxiety, truth, and hope. Following the film, there was a discussion panel featuring Dr. Jerry Bubrick, senior director of the Anxiety Disorders Center and director of the Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Service at the Child Mind Institute, and Scilla Andreen, Angst producer and IndieFlix CEO/co-founder. Here are additional events happening in our schools:
National PTA Reflections Contest: “Within Reach”
National PTA Reflections is a nationally acclaimed student recognition program to encourage artistic creativity in the classroom and at home. Thanks to your support of the GC PTA, we can sponsor this very popular program. Last year, nearly 500 students participated in Reflections. Friday, 11/2 - Deadline for PTA Reflections entries at your child’s school. Visit the link: http://bit.ly/ ReflectionsInfo on our website for additional information.
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The Garden City Police Department recently investigated two reported residential burglaries. During one incident, the residence was entered through a rear sliding glass door, and in the second incident, the residence was entered through a second story window. Jewelry and other personal items were reported missing from bedrooms in both cases. The Nassau County Police Department 3rd Precinct is investigating multiple similar type burglaries in their jurisdiction during this same time period. In light of these incidents, as well as recent similar burglaries in adjoining jurisdictions, and throughout Nassau County, additional marked and unmarked patrols have been put in place and investigations are continuing. Garden City Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson offers the following recommendations: • If you have an alarm, use it at all times, even if you are leaving the residence for a few minutes. • Trim overgrown shrubbery and trees where someone would be able to conceal themselves. • Check exterior lighting. This includes the back and sides of the home. • Check windows and door locks; make sure they are in working order. • Keep all doors and windows locked when you are home, away, or just in your back yard. • Homeowners should consider additional locking devices specifically for sliding doors, as well as alarms. • Move and secure items that could be used to facilitate entry through ground floor windows. • Close your drapes, blinds, and window treatments at night as a deterrent. • Surveillance and alarm systems should be routinely checked to ensure proper operation. • Consider a panic alarm or keeping a telephone near the bed. • Leave an interior light on or use a timer. Leave a radio or television on when out of the house. • Discontinue any deliveries while away on business or vacation. • Ensure that deliveries delivered to your residence are removed promptly by a family member or neighbor. • Inventory, photograph, and have an appraisal conducted on valuable items. • When approaching or leaving your home, be aware of suspicious persons or vehicles. • Varying your routine can be an additional deterrent. • Do not enter your residence if you
think someone may be inside; notify the police immediately. • If you hear or see someone in your home, exit if you can and discretely call the police right away. • Do not try to confront the intruder. • If a burglar does confront you, remain calm; comply with the burglars’ instructions. • Remember: your life is more valuable than your property. • Try to memorize a description of the subject. • When the subject leaves, call the police by dialing 911. In addition to these recommendations, the Garden City Police Department urges all residents to be aware of suspicious activity around them, and to call promptly during the following situations: • Call when your or a neighbor’s house/car alarm goes off. • Call when there are suspicious noises or persons in your yard or a neighbor’s yard. • Call when you see a suspicious person and/or vehicle. • Call if a vehicle is observed driving up and down the street for no apparent reason. • Try to obtain a plate number and a good description of suspicious vehicles. • Try to obtain a good description of all suspicious persons and/or possible suspects • Call when you observe activity at a neighbor’s residence when you know they are away. • If you see a neighbor’s door or window ajar, open or broken, call the police. • If you see a neighbor’s car door or window ajar, open or broken, call the police. • Call when your dog barks due to some type of activity outside, particularly at night. Neighbors can help the police in the prevention of burglaries and in the apprehension of suspects. There have been numerous incidents where the keen observation of residents has resulted in the apprehension of persons committing criminal acts. In addition, residents with surveillance systems are encouraged to notify the Police Department when it is possible that their system recorded a crime or other suspicious activity either on their property, in the street, or an adjacent property. Surveillance systems have proven to be significant tools in the prevention of criminal acts, as well as in the apprehension of suspects.
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“Garden City: Yesterday and Today” Garden City Public School’s Continuing Education is offering a new course this fall from historian John Ellis Kordes. Beginning Tuesday, November 13th is a three week course called “Garden City Yesterday and Today” which will explore how Garden City became the Village it is today and the current challenges it faces including the St. Paul’s building and the Community Agreement. Also, Kordes will look at
Garden City’s future in an ever growing and overpopulated Nassau County. Excerpts from the Kordes documentary film “A.T. Stewart’s Garden City” will be shown. The course will take place at the Garden City High School between 7–9PM. For more information and course fees call Garden City Public Schools Continuing Education at 516-478-1070.
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The Saudi Furor BY BOB MORGAN, JR. The horrific apparent murder of Saudi Arabian regime critic and Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi, likely at the hands of Saudi Arabian authorities, raises difficult issues for American foreign policy. Mr. Khashoggi was seen entering the Saudis consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, apparently seeking some paperwork in connection with an impending marriage. He has not been seen alive since then. At first, the Saudi government claimed that he left the consulate and then, after that story proved implausible, stated that he died in a “brawl” with rogue elements at the consulate. This new account seemed designed to distance the new effective ruler of Saudi Arabia, Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, from involvement in the killing. Prior to Mr. Khashoggi’s death, Prince Mohammad had been hailed as something of a reformer in his kingdom. At a minimum the official Saudi explanations strain credulity, even beyond the shifting stories. One obvious question is why a caravan of 15 strongarm military types suddenly appeared at the embassy in Istanbul just before Mr. Khashoggi pparently died. Another suspicious aspect, at least according to Turkish reports, is that someone apparently walked out of the embassy dressed to impersonate Mr. Khashoggi. The absolute best case that could be made for the Saudi government is that the killing was not authorized in advance by Prince Mohammad. While this perhaps can’t be totally ruled out, it seems very doubtful that drastic action of this type would be taken in a virtual absolute monarchy without prior approval from Riyadh. Quite frankly, the difficulty in dealing with the Saudi situation is less in assessing blame, but rather in coming up with an appropriate response. After expressing some unwillingness to accept that Mr. Khashoggi had been murdered, President Trump now says that he is “not satisfied” with the Saudi explanations. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin have met with Prince Mohammed and Mr. Trump now has sent the director of the CIA to Istanbul to assist with the investigation. The President’s current position appears to be that if the allegations of murder are proven, the United States should be prepared to impose sanctions against the Saudis but not cut off a lucrative deal whereby the United States is selling military airplanes to the Saudis.
The rather lukewarm reaction of Mr. Trump and the United States government is grounded on a number of policy considerations, and not just a desire to profit from the arms deal. For decades, the oil-rich Saudis have had a common interest with the United States, and indeed with Egypt and Israel, in restraining Iran and maintaining regional security in the Mideast. This de facto alliance is particularly important as the United States seeks to impose enhanced sanctions against Iran. Another complicating factor is the deteriorating relationship between the United States and the Turkish government investigating the situation. As liberal blogger Glenn Greenwald points out, a policy of accommodating the Saudis hardly started with President Trump. Mr. Greenwald recounts a situation in 2015 when President Barack Obama was criticized for cutting short a trip to India to go to Saudi Arabia to honor the Saudi royal family. Mr. Obama explained that “sometimes we need to balance the need to speak with them about human rights with immediate concerns we have about counterterrorism or regional stability”. Of course, under President George W. Bush, the participation of so many Saudi nationals in the 9/11 attacks angered many Americans, but the geopolitical relationship was largely undamaged. The other side of the coin, of course, is that simply ignoring what seems to be a government sanctioned murder of an important figure, especially one who writes for a United States newspaper, makes our country seem weak and impotent and without moral authority. Notably, a number of member of Congress, including Republicans, have threatened hearings and legislative action in the absence of a strong White House response. In an interesting op-ed piece in The New York Times, former Secretary of State James Baker compares the Khashoggi situation to the Chinese massacre of demonstrators in Tiananmin Square in 1989. The United States then condemned the killings in Beijing, imposed sanctions including discontinuing some military sales, but was careful not to disrupt the developing overall relationship. Perhaps this is a useful model. Neither Mr. Trump nor his administration have much of a reputation for subtlety. But the killing of Jamal Khashoggi likely will demand a firm but measured American response.
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The Joint Conference Committee, which consists of the presidents and vice presidents of the four property owners’ associations, is looking for volunteers 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
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Fulbright Scholar visits Garden City High School BY ANDREA GALVEZ, GERMAN TEACHER On Wednesday, October 3rd, Fulbright Scholar Patricia Pernes visited Frau Galvez’s 11th and 12th grade German classes at Garden City High School to share her experiences working and living abroad in Regensburg, Germany as a recipient of the prestigious Fulbright Award. The students were very excited to have the opportunity to learn about Ms. Pernes’ experiences in Germany, and she inspired several Garden City students to study abroad in a German-speaking country at some point in the near future.
The Fulbright Program is an international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and other countries. Miss Pernes’ visit coincided with the “Tag der deutschen Einheit,” or German Unity Day, and was part of a series of German cultural activities planned by high school German teacher Frau Galvez to commemorate National German Week (October 5th – 11th), a week which provided a great opportunity for recognizing the many contributions of Germans in America.
This photo was taken in July of 1976 of the Stewart School Marching Band preparing to march in Garden City’s American Bicentennial Parade. The photo was taken at the far east end of Seventh Street where the Garden City Toll Lodge is located today. Garden City not only had a parade but also a dinner dance under a tent on the roof of Bloomingdale’s (today’s Sears) parking garage. Now back to this photo, note the colonial tri-corner style hats the fifth and sixth graders are wearing. Stewart School was fourth grade through sixth grade back then. The hats were worn only for that special year. The Stewart School band was led in those years by Tom Wagner who taught music at Stewart School for decades and is fondly remembered by so many.
Community Club to present program on Alexander Hamilton On Tuesday, October 30th at 1:30PM in the GC Casino, the Community Club will present a very special program by noted Long Island lecturer James Coll. James Coll has spoken to the Community Club on various topics over the years, but his innovative presentation on Alexander Hamilton is truly unique. Combining the music from the hit Broadway show Hamilton with historical highlights, he brings the musical, the man and the era to life. If you have not seen the show or have reservations about its lyrical style, Mr. Coll’s program will make you realize why it is such a phenomenal hit. If you have seen it, his historical insights and the written lyrics provided for you will inspire a richer understanding of the experience.
Students in Ms. Galvez’s German classes heard about living and working in Germany from Fulbright Scholar Patricia Pernes (front row, center).
A recently retired New York City detective, Mr. Coll is an adjunct professor of American and Constitutional history at Nassau Community College and Hofstra University. This special presentation is open to guests and nonmembers for a $5.00 fee. So please join us for a delightful afternoon of riveting music, lyrics and history. Refreshments will be served after the program. The Community Club, established in 1919, offers a wide variety of cultural, educational, creative and philanthropic programs and activities. To learn more about the Community Club and how you may become a member, please call the office at (516) 746-0488 between 9:30AM and 12:30PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.
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On October 3rd, German students in Frau Galvez’s (front, right) classes learned about living in Germany from Fulbright Scholar Patricia Pernes.
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Doubleday executives’ descendants visit Garden City
The descendants of Walter Hines Page and Arthur Wilson Page taking a tour of the Doubleday plaques and former Doubleday Buildings in Garden City. They are pictured under the 100+ year old cedar tree planted during cornerstone dedication in 1910 by Theodore Roosevelt.
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The descendants of Walter Hines Page and Arthur Wilson Page recently visited Garden City and took a tour of the Doubleday plaques and former Doubleday Buildings in Garden City. Walter Hines Page was the chairman of Doubleday Page and Company and later served as American ambassador to England throughout 1913-1918. Arthur W. Page took over his father’s role in the firm in 1913; he later became recognized as ‘The Father of American Public Relations’. Last Memorial Day, Garden City re-dedicated the WWI and WWII memorial plaques to the Doubleday employees who served, some perishing, in those conflicts. The plaques once stood at the entrance to the Doubleday plant on Franklin Ave. Due to a building upgrade by new owners several years ago, these large plaques, temporarily held by the Garden City Historical Society, needed a new home. With the assistance of Cyril Smith, a Village resident, Village Historian William Bellmer, and Village staff, especially the Department of Public Works, a new site for them near the Garden City War Memorial was prepared. The result is a beautiful set-
ting and arrangement on 7th Street. Susan Trotman, great-granddaughter of Walter Hines Page and granddaughter of Arthur W. Page, attended the Memorial Day service. Afterwards, the Trotmans toured the various Doubleday related buildings and homes in Garden City. Susan was very impressed by the history of Garden City and Doubleday; and arranged the next Page family reunion to include a follow-up tour on September 22nd. Some 22 descendants attended, touring the following sites, with Cyril Smith and Bill Bellmer conducting: The Doubleday plaques/War Memorial, the Cathedral, Franklin Avenue, the Doubleday executive and managers homes on Fourth and Fifth Streets, the aforementioned cedar tree, the Doubleday power plant, the Country Life Press Station, and the Franklin Mews houses for Doubleday workers. Afterwards, the group visited the Garden City Historical Society which had set up a display of Doubleday/Garden City memorabilia. The Society had donated the plaques to this relocation effort and have a fine collection of Doubleday related items.
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Adopt-a-Battalion to WPOA News and Events collect for soldiers
“I’m pleased to announce I’m partnering with ‘Adopt-A-Battalion,’ a 100% volunteer-based organization that operates year round to collect goods and monetary donations for our servicemen and women stationed overseas,” said Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Nassau). “I’ve teamed up with several VFWs and American Legion Posts in my district where goods can be dropped off to support this wonderful cause.” From now until Veterans Day (November 11th), many locations (listed below) will be collecting hygiene items, snack and recreational items (such as shampoo, razors, deodorant, shaving cream, toothbrushes, cookies, crackers, gum, envelopes, note cards, pens, and more) to send in care packages overseas to our troops. Basic goods such as toiletries, food, reading material, and other personal items which are not provided by our government are always a welcome comfort to those away from home. “By collecting and providing basic necessities and comforts from home,
and sending them to our active duty military members, we’re showing our support and gratitude for their service,” said Hannon. “I urge anyone to donate hygiene items, snacks or recreational items and it’s easy to do so. Just visit one of the participating VFW/American Legion Posts or your local library!” The following locations will serve as drop off/collection centers for Adopt-A-Battalion goods (please call to check drop off hours): • Bethpage Library (47 Powell Ave, Bethpage; 516-931-3907) • Levittown Library (1 Bluegrass Ln, Levittown; 516-731-5728) • Island Trees Library (38 Farmedge Rd, Levittown; 516-731-2211) • Garden City Library (60 7th St, Garden City; 516-742-8405) • VFW Post #2718 (68 Lincoln Rd, Franklin Square; 516-354-9393) • VFW Post #9592 (55 Hickory Ln, Levittown; 516-579-4420) • Senator Kemp Hannon Office (595 Stewart Ave, Garden City; 516-7391700)
Over the next few weeks, interested residents in the West can apply for the positions of Village Trustee, Library Trustee, and School Board Trustee by sending their applications (résumé and letter of interest) to Gerry Kelly, 135 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY or gerry7th@gmail.com The deadline for applications to be received will be Monday, November 12th. Our Village Trustee and School Board representative will run for reelection. The WPOA would like to remind residents of the 10/31 deadline for open permits. Notifications from the Village should be followed up on to avoid penalties and future frustrations. Call Gerry Kelly with any questions or concerns at 302-547-0800. The next General Meeting is Tuesday, November 13th at 7:30PM at Homestead School. Please make an effort to attend as
the WPOA will announce the its St. Paul’s survey results at the November meeting. Please visit the WPOA web site gcWPOA.com to keep current on the latest news in the community. The St Paul’s survey can be found under the notices section of the website. Finally, the Village of Garden City has a very low rate of crime, but an uptick of unlocked cars in Nassau County has invited plenty of nuisance activity. In the West, there has been the first report of a home burglary last week in the early evening. Please make every effort to be a good neighbor and keep your eyes open over the next few months. Lock your cars, keep some lights on in your home and please be safe. Police Commissioner Jackson has more tips for residents in his latest press release found on the Village website at https://www.gardencityny.net/
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GC Retired Men’s Club News
Schedule of Events
Monday, October 29th: Sandwiches - 12:30 Monday, November 5th: Regular Meeting Monday, November 12th: Sandwiches Monday, November 19th: Thanksgiving Feast! Hot Turkey Lunch Monday, November 26th: Regular Meeting
Monday, December 3rd: Sandwiches Monday, December 10th: Regular Meeting SAVE the Date! Thursday, December 13th: Club Xmas Party Noon at Cherry Valley Club Monday, December 17th: Regular Meeting Closed for Holidays:
December 24th and December 31st Poker players: check with John Marino at 248-1770. We welcome bridge, and especially non-bridge, players, in order to expand the variety of our activities. Some suggestions: poker, chess, backgammon, other card games, cribbage and billiards. Also you may come for just conversation, camaraderie, and to make new friends. Lunch is served roughly twice a
month.
About the GC Retired Men’s Club
All Garden City men 55 years and older are eligible for membership. Annual dues are a very “expensive” $10. Meetings are on Mondays, and a less busy meeting is on Thursdays. Both begin at noon and end at 4:00PM. Check with the GCNews RMC schedule re upcoming meetings. In good weather we offer BBQ, bocce, and shuffleboard.
GARDEN CITY UPDATE - NEWS AND INFORMATION Mayor@gardencityny.net From page 10 vent persons from continuing to serve on the various Boards; it would, as currently proposed, merely require changes in the chairperson.
Cultural Events
In our continued efforts to better communication with our residents, we have created a “Cultural Events” tab on the homepage of the Village website to help showcase upcoming events, including concerts, art openings and speaking engagements taking place in and around the Village. We kindly ask that you send information about upcoming cultural events at least two weeks in advance to our public relations consultant, Carisa Giardino, at Carisa.giardino@ gmail.com to ensure placement on the website.
Sexual Harassment Policy
The Board adopted the New York State Sexual Harassment policy at its October 18, 2018 Board meeting. Issued by the New York State Department of Health, every Village employee is required to undergo training prior to October 9, 2019. According to Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi, Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC has reviewed the policy.
Retention of Real Estate / Zoning Counsel
Trustees approved the retention of real estate/zoning counsel to advise
the Village on matters related to zoning and tax of not-for-profit real estate uses. Citing the recent news that Sears on Franklin Avenue will close, the Board agreed it was prudent to take this step. As members of the Board have been expressing for months at various venues, and as the national media has been reporting, the retail economy of big box stores and real estate uses throughout the United States, but particularly on Long Island, is shifting more and more towards mixed use of commercial and apartment/condo. The future of the Lord & Taylor store must also be considered in any forward looking plans. Trustees are particularly focused on shifts to nontax generating uses such as hospitals and colleges and similar possible uses. These types of entities, and any other not-for-profit, do not pay local taxes under New York State law. Therefore, the tax burden for services falls more and more on residential uses. Trustees have not yet retained a particular firm. Trustee John Delany suggested the Zoning Change Review Committee consider residential as a permitted use on Franklin Avenue.
Leaf Collection, Storage and Disposal
Trustees began a discussion regarding leaf collection, storage and disposal during the October 18, 2018 Board meeting. According to Mayor
Brian Daughney, this issue has come up many times over many years. As stated by the Mayor, the turning of the leaf piles, although required by the Department of Environmental Conservation, is a waste of manpower; the piles themselves - nearly four acres worth at the Village Yard, are taking up too much space; the situation contributes to a vermin problem; and the leaf collection process is costly to taxpayers. Of more immediate concern is that the Village needs space to dump snow during winter months. According to Department of Public Works Superintendent Joseph DiFrancisco, it takes approximately one week a month to turn two years’ worth of mulch at the site. Because of its low quality the Village does not use the mulch and it’s given away to commercial users at no cost. One possible plan would be to use the Village’s trash disposal agreement with Covanta in Westbury for disposal but the Village could incur costs of up to $72 a ton or more. With approximately 42,000 tons, under the current contract scenario, the costs of dumping would be approximately $3 million. Staff has been speaking with other villages and towns to determine how they address the issue. Many villages and towns require homeowners, through their landscapers, to remove the leaves. Others pay for disposal or for a third party to collect. Village staff is also speaking with various
other third parties who create mulch and soil such as Long Island Compost. To date, none of these entities have expressed interest. This season’s leaf collection will likely begin in early November.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Garden City Police Department and Adelphi University will be participating in the Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 27, between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Collection centers will be maintained by the Garden City Police Department at 349 Stewart Avenue and Adelphi University Public Safety at the University Center on the Main Campus on South Avenue. This event provides an opportunity to safely discard unwanted, unused and expired medicines. According to the DEA, National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2016 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 6.2 million Americans abused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet. The DEA’s Take Back Day events provide an opportunity for Americans to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths.
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The Recreation and Parks Office has arranged a trip to Resorts World Casino at Aqueduct for Wednesday, November 14th. We will leave St. Paul’s Senior Center at 10:15AM and travel by Recreation bus to Resorts World at the Aqueduct Racetrack. Lunch is on your own. We will leave the casino for home around 4PM. The cost of this trip is $5.00.The casino promotion for November has not been announced as yet. As soon as we have that info, we will let everyone know. If you would like to join us on this fun trip, please visit our office at 108 Rockaway Avenue to register.
Trip to see Dyker Heights Christmas Lights
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“Healthy Brain” A two-part workshop sponsored by Senator Kemp Hannon’s Office with the EAC Network and the Alzheimer’s Foundation. EAC speakers will discuss how to keep your brain healthy through nutrition, exercise and simple everyday activities as well as the diseases that affect the brain and strategies to help boost memory as you grow old. Then there will be a free memory screening between the hours of 11AM and 1PM. You must call for an appointment at 739-1700 for a screening. Please register for any of the above programs EXCEPT the luncheon by calling The Senior Center at 385-8006. To attend the Luncheon please visit the Office of Recreation and Parks, 108 Rockaway Ave with payment.
Special Events for November
On Wednesday, December 5th, Garden City Recreation and Parks will take a trip to see Dyker Heights Christmas Lights and have dinner at Colandrea New Corner Restaurant. The Dyker Heights area is known for their wonderfully elaborate Christmas displays, with each home trying to top the next! We will travel by coach bus, have dinner first, and then enjoy the spectacle Dyker Heights has to offer. When we are done, we will take a quick ride to see the Rockefeller Centre Christmas tree. Walking is involved in this trip. The price per person will be $90, checks only made payable to Rendezvous Travel. To register, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave.
Special Events for October
Wednesday, November 7th, 1–3PM Shred It Sponsored by Jane Romanowski of Douglas Elliman Real Estate. You may bring up to three bags or boxes of items to shred. Wednesday, November 7th, 3:30PM Computer and Phone Tech Help With Garden City Service League of Boys. Bring your electronic device and your questions. Thursday, November 8th, 10AM Computer Workshop “Intro to your Android Device” Bring your Android phone or tablet to this class to learn all you need to know to get comfortable with your device. Friday, November 9th, 11AM Hand Massage Workshop Sponsored by Dr. Sandeep Kalra of Axzons In Home Healthcare.
Tuesday, October 30th, 10AM Health Seminar:
Veterans information from the American Legion
Submitted by the American Legion Post 265, Garden City
It all starts with your DD-214. Veterans! Receiving any and all of the benefits you earned starts with producing a copy of your DD 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). If you have yours, that’s good. If you recorded it at the County Clerk’s office that’s better. If you have the certified copies, that’s best. If you did not record
your DD214 at the County Clerk’s Office please do it as soon as possible. Go to: 240 Old Country Road (corner of Old Country Road and Country Seat Drive) Mineola 516-571-2664. Hours: Mon., Weds, Thurs., Friday 9AM to 5PM; Tues. 9AM to 75PM. If you cannot locate your original DD214 please call John at 516-742-1375 and we will send you Form 180 Request Pertaining to Military Records. Then you can get and record your DD214
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Thursday, November 13th, 10AM Brain Health With Dr. Shelley Pazer. Learn fun exercises to keep your brain healthy and working to its full potential. Tuesday, November 27th, 1PM Health Seminar “10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s” Presented by the Alzheimer’s Foundation. It’s time to learn the facts. Early detection of this disease gives you the chance to plan for the future. Please register for any of the above program by calling The Senior Center at 385-8006.
Upcoming Fall Trips for Seniors
Here Garden City Recreation and Parks’ fall trip list for seniors who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. If you would like to register for any of our trips, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Payment must accompany registrations. Other trips will be added in the upcoming weeks. Tuesday, November 13th at 2PM Trip to NYCB Theatre in Westbury for “United We Sing” This tribute show will showcase melodies from three of the biggest icons in popular music history – Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, and Neil Diamond! We will travel by recreation bus for this trip. Tickets are $40, checks only made payable to Rendezvous Travel. Wednesday, December 5th Dyker Heights Christmas Lights and Dinner at Colandrea New Corner Restaurant We will travel by coach bus, have dinner first, and then enjoy the spectacle Dyker Heights has to offer. When we
are done, we will take a quick ride to see the Rockefeller Centre Christmas tree. Walking is involved in this trip. . The price per person will be $90, checks only made payable to Rendezvous Travel. Wednesday, March 6th Trip to the Metropolitan Opera to see Rigoletto We will travel by coach bus to the Opera House where we will see the 7:30PM performance. You will have time to eat on your own before the show. We will return to Garden City after the performance. Tickets will be $75, checks only made payable to the Village of Garden City.
Exercise for Seniors
Recreation and Parks is offering the following exercise classes for seniors at The Senior Center on Golf Club Lane. Classes are open to all seniors ages 60 and older who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. Classes might be cancelled due to a special event or trip so please check the bulletin board at The Senior Center for updates. MONDAYS Exercise with Felicia at 10AM Meditation with Connie at Noon Tai Chi with Connie at 1PM TUESDAYS Yoga for all Levels with Allie at 1:30PM Chair Dancing with Felicia at 2:30PM WEDNESDAY Exercise with Felicia at 10AM Chair Yoga with Connie at 11AM THURSDAY Yoga for all Levels with Allie at 11:15AM Meditation with Allie at 12:25PM FRIDAY Exercise with Felicia at 10AM Resistance Bands with Felicia at 10:45AM Meditation with Connie at Noon Tai Chi with Connie at 1PM
GC Senior Bridge Results On October 22nd there were 71/2 table playing. The results: North/South 1--Grace Kelly & Carol Anderson 2--Carmel Quill & Jeanne Harmon 2--Marie Thomaidis & Arlene Dausch
East/West 1--Charlotte & Mike Curan 2--Terry Schoenig & Jo Kirby 3--Irene Christie & Nancy Cervini
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News From the Children’s Room
Our favorite time of year is right around the corner! Halloween! The traditional Preschool Halloween Parade will be held on Wednesday, October 24th at 10:15AM. Registration began on October 15th. Costumes are required! What will your favorite Children’s Librarians dress up as this year? Since Halloween is one of our favorite holidays, we have many books on display to celebrate! Come to the library and read: If You’re Spooky and You Know It by Aly Fronis, Boo by Leslie Patricelli, Dog and Bear: Tricks and Treats by Laura Vaccaro Seeger, and Five Black Cats by Patricia Hegarty.
Play Hooray Babies
Play Hooray Infants scheduled for Tuesday, November 20th at 10AM, originally geared for infants from birth through 5 months of age, has been expanded to include children from birth through 30 months of age. Registration information is listed below.
Storytimes
Registration online (www.gardencitypl.org ) on EventKeeper began on September 17th. Non-residents registration began on October 1, 2018. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the storytime. Please arrive promptly. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist for that day. **Storytime Schedules are Subject To Change. Special needs children are welcome with an adult. RHYME TIME STORYTIME Thursdays at 10:00AM Oct.4–Nov. 29 (No Oct. 18 and Nov. 22) For children ages 6 mths. – 29 mths. (born May 2016 - April 2018) with a parent or caregiver. Program is thirty minutes. YOU AND YOUR TODDLER STORYTIME Mondays at 11:30AM Oct. 1–Nov. 26 (No Oct. 8 and Nov. 12) Tuesdays at 11:30AM Oct. 2–Nov. 27 (No Nov. 6) For children ages 2 ½ – 3 ½ (born April 2015 – April 2016) with a parent or caregiver. Sign up for one session. Program is thirty minutes.
LITTLE LISTENERS STORYTIME Tuesdays at 1:30PM Oct. 2–Nov. 27 (No Nov. 6). Wednesdays at 1:30PM Oct. 3–Nov. 28 (No Oct. 24, 31, and Nov. 21) For children ages 3 – 5 (born Oct. 2013–Oct. 2015, not yet in kindergarten), without an adult. Sign up for one session. Program is thirty minutes. KINDERGARTEN AND FIRST GRADE COMBINED STORYTIME Tuesdays at 3:45PM Oct. 2–Nov. 27 (No Nov. 6). For children presently enrolled in kindergarten and first grade. Program is forty-five minutes. *****ADDED PROGRAM****** Play Hooray Infants Tuesday, October 16th, 10–10:45AM Tuesday, November 20th, 10–10:45AM Ages 0-5 Months Registration for the October 16th session began October 2nd. Registration for the November 20th session begins Nov. 6 @ 9:30 AM Registration on Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org)
Book Discussions
Registration in the Children’s Room only, began on Monday, September 17th, 2018. Non-residents can register beginning Monday, October 1st, 2018. Please arrive promptly. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the wait list for that day. All programs are one hour. CHAPTER CHAT For children presently enrolled in second grade. An introductory book discussion featuring a game, a craft, and more. Program is one hour. A beverage and snack will be provided. • Wednesday, November 14th, 4PM-5PM Captain Awesome to The Rescue by Stan Kirby. THE BOOK ENDS For children presently enrolled in grades 3–5. Join us for games and activities! Program is one hour. A beverage and snack will be provided. • Monday, November 26th, 4PM-5PM Rain Reign by Ann Martin. A beverage and snack will be provided.
Free health screenings Garden City Public Library Tuesday, November 6th, from 10AM - 2PM St. Francis Hospital’s state-of-theart Community Outreach Van will be at the Garden City Public Library to provide free health screenings for individuals above the age of 18 on Tuesday, November 6th from 10AM to 2PM. The screenings include a brief cardiac history, blood pressure
testing, and a simple blood test for cholesterol and diabetes screening. Free flu-shots will also be available. The nurses will provide appropriate patient education and referral information, as needed. Please note the Outreach Van will be parked outside the Library in the parking lot. Registration is not required. All are welcome.
TWEEN BOOK DISCUSSION For children in grades 4–7. Program is one hour. • Monday, November 19th, 4PM-5PM Posted by John Anderson. Registration began October 1st.
Book Discussion Monday, November 19th Discuss the book Posted by John Anderson. Registration begins on October 1st at 9:30AM.
Fall 2018 Programs for Children
*Holiday Time Monday, December 3rd Decorate an ornament, watch a movie and enjoy snacks. Registration begins November 19th at 9:30AM.
MAKE A LOVED ONE A PRESENT Saturday, November 24th Make a Loved One A Present. Program is for children in grades K and 1. Registration on Eventkeeper with a Library Card is required beginning November 5th at 9:30AM.
*Harry Potter Day Saturday, November 3rd Make Harry Potter cupcakes with The Baking Coach, potions with science teacher Chris Buchman, and play Quidditch. Separate registrations for each program are required. Registration begins October 15th at 9:30AM. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and Fantastic Beasts will be shown. No registration required for the movies. Attendance is on a first-come, first served basis. See separate Tween flyer for additional details.
*DROP-IN LEGO CLUB Thursday, Nov. 1, Dec. 6 From 4:00PM to 5:00PM for children in grades K–5. No registration required. Space is limited.
*TOTS NIGHT OUT WITH A TIME FOR KIDS Wednesday, November 28th Program is for children ages 2½–5 (not in kindergarten), and an adult caregiver, and runs from 7:00-7:45PM. Registration is required and begins Monday, November 19th at 9:30AM on EventKeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library Card. CELEBRATE THE WINTER SOLSTICE WITH MISS SANDY Tuesday, December 4th Program is from 4PM-5PM and is open to children in grades 1–5. Registration on Eventkeeper with a Library Card is required beginning November 26th at 9:30AM. *FAMILY GINGERBREAD HOUSE PROGRAM WITH THE BAKING COACH. Saturday, December 8th This program is for children ages 2 ½ through fifth grade and up to 3 other family members (one of which must be an adult) and runs about 90 minutes. Choose one time slot: 10:30AM–12:30PM, or 1:00PM–3:00PM. Registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) is required and begins November 26th at 9:30AM. Only one member per household registers.
Tween Programs
For Tweens in Grades 4–7 TWEEN MONDAYS All programs are from 7PM–8PM. Registration on Eventkeeper is required.
Children’s Department Program Policies
• There are no storytimes when students do not have classes due to holidays, Parent-Teacher Conferences, etc. • There must be at least 2 children present for storytime/book discussion to be conducted. Weather-Related Policies Storytimes and programs will be cancelled under the following conditions: - When schools are closed due to inclement weather. - When schools have delayed opening, morning storytimes and programs are cancelled. Please call about the afternoon programs. - When schools have early dismissal, afternoon and evening storytimes and programs are cancelled. Please call about morning programs. Late Arrival Policies: • Please be prompt. If you are late for any storytime, you risk losing your space for the day to a wait-listed patron who is present. • If you are late for a pre-registered special program, you risk losing your space to a person/family on the waitlist. We give late-comers a 10-minute grace period before we give their slot to someone on the waitlist who is present. • We are not always able to expand attendance to accommodate latecomers once the slot has been filled. Please check the Library website www.gardencitypl.org for upcoming events and registration dates.
Great American Read Finale Garden City Public Library Tuesday, October 30th, 9:30AM Join us for a fun-filled morning on Tuesday, October 30th at 9:30AM celebrating the announcement of America’s favorite book! Librarians Laura Flanagan and Ann Garnett will
reveal the book Garden City residents chose as their Great American Read that morning as well. There will be activities in keeping with the theme of the PBS telecast, and of course, refreshments too. All are welcome! No registration is required.
Tweens & Teens Books & Bagels Club
Saturday, Nov.17th, 11:30AM-12:30PM Join us for the first meeting of our new monthly Tweens and Teens Books and Bagels Club. The first meeting will be held Saturday, November 17th, 11:30AM-12:30PM. We’ll talk about the books we’re reading while eating bagels and Munchkins then make a book-themed craft. Bagels, Munchkins, and beverages will be served. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6-12. Registration is required and begins Monday, October 8th at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Tween Harry Potter Day
Monday, October 22nd, 6:30PM-8PM The Children’s and Young Adult Departments will be celebrating the release of the new Harry Potter movie at the Library with a day full of Harry Potter themed programs on Saturday, November 3rd! The following programs are for grades 4-8, with registration beginning Monday, October 22nd online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ): • 10:30AM–11:30AM – Potions: Do science experiments with a Harry Potter theme with science teacher Chris Buchman. • 12:00PM–1:00PM – Harry Potter Fondant Cupcake Decorating: Create delicious Golden Snitch Cake Pops with the Baking Coach. • 1:30PM–2:30PM – 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. Registrants must sign up for a team or to be the Snitch in advance. 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. We will also be showing the following Harry Potter movies during the day; all ages welcome, but seating, snacks, and drinks are on a first-come, first-served basis: • 10AM: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone: See where it all began! This movie is rated PG. • 1PM: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Watch the first movie before the sequel opens in theaters on November 16th! This movie is rated PG-13. Patrons can also stop by during the day on the first floor between 10:00AM and 4:00PM to get sorted into a Hogwarts House, take pictures with our Harry Potter props and “Have You Seen This Wizard?” backdrop, participate in our Harry Potter Scavenger Hunt to earn points for their house, do word games and activities, and more! These programs have been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Jump Start College Admissions with Your College Navigator
Monday, November 5th, 6:45PM Join us on Monday, November 5th at 6:45PM for Jump Start College Admissions with Your College Navigator, Michael Binder. This program is for college-bound students and parents. Registration is required and begins Monday, October 22nd at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
ACT/SAT Practice Exam with Curvebreakers
Saturday, November 17th, 10AM–2PM
The Frick Collection
Garden City Public Library Sunday, November 18th, 2PM Ines Powell, educator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, will take us on a virtual visit to the Frick Collection on Sunday, November 18th at 2PM at the Garden City Public Library. The Frick, which is located in the former mansion of Henry Clay Frick on 1 East 70th Street in New York, houses one of the finest ensem-
bles of old master paintings. The collection highlights include works by Giovanni Bellini, Titian, Velasquez, Rembrandt, and many other renowned masters. Come learn the history of this renowned art institution and how its collection developed. This program is open to all. No registration is required. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
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Nick LaPoma of Curvebreakers will be conducting a ACT/SAT practice exam on Saturday, November 17th, 10AM-2PM. Registrants may choose the ACT, or SAT to take. Registration is required and begins Monday, October 29th at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). The results session will be held on Monday, November 26th at 7PM.
Family and Children’s Association Safe and Warm Quilt Initiative Campaign
Tuesday, November 6th, 11AM–12:30PM If you’re looking to volunteer, join us on Tuesday, November 6th, 11AM-12:30PM for the program Family and Children’s Association Safe and Warm Quilt Initiative Campaign. Registrants will earn Community Service by helping to build Long Island’s largest quilt to benefit homeless youth through Family and Children’s Association’s Safe and Warm Quilt Initiative Campaign, which will help to promote awareness toward supporting helping homeless youth and homeless youth programs on Long Island. Registration is required and begins Monday, October 22nd at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
*Caturday Crafts for Community Service Credit
Saturday, November 17th, 2:30PM–4PM Join us on Saturday, November 17th, 2:30PM-4PM for the program Caturday Crafts with Theresa Maritato. This is a community service program in which tweens and teens will earn volunteer hours by creating crafts to promote the adoption of adorable shelter cats, including making toys for cats to keep them busy while they wait for a fur-ever home. Registration is required and begins Monday, October 29th at 9:30AM
online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Tween Night: Tween Book Discussions
Posted by John David Anderson: Monday, November 19th, 7PM-8PM Join us for a Tween Book Discussion on Monday, November 19th, 7PM-8PM for our November Tween Night! This program is for grades 4-7. We will be discussing the book Posted by John David Anderson. Pizza and drinks will be served. Registration is required and begins Monday, October 1st at 9:30AM in the Children’s Room. Registrants can pick up copies of the book in both the Children’s and Young Adult departments. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library and is joint program with the Young Adult and Children’s Departments.
Children’s LEGO Club – Tween and Teen Volunteers Needed
Earn volunteer hours by helping out with the Children’s Department’s LEGO Club. The LEGO Club is an hour program for children in grades K-5 and meets monthly. Registration to volunteer begins Monday, September 10 at 9:30am online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Volunteers must be in grades 6-12 in Fall 2018 and will be asked to help with set-up and clean-up before and after the program. Please note that there is limited availability to volunteer. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Volunteers can sign-up for the following Thursdays, 3:30PM-5:30PM: • Thursday, November 1st • Thursday, December 6th
Fresh flower Thanksgiving arrangment workshop Garden City Public Library Thursday, November 15th, 7PM Create a beautiful floral arrangement to serve as a fall centerpiece for your table on Thursday, November 15th at 7PM at the Garden City Public Library. Floral designer Irene Conte Morgan will lead us in a demonstration and hands-on creation of an autumnthemed floral arrangement you can take home with you. All materials are
supplied. Seating is limited and registration is required. Telephone registration begins for Garden City Library cardholders on Tuesday, November 6th at 9:30AM. Please call Reference Librarian Laura Flanagan 516-742-8405, ext. 239 to register. You must have your library card number to register. Non-residents may register beginning November 12th.
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Tween Halloween Bingo at the Garden City Library
Children’s Librarian Barbara Grace calls out words for Tween Halloween Candy Bar Bingo, which was held Monday, October 15th at the Garden City Library. This was a joint program with the Young Adult and Children’s Department for grades 4-7, with monthly Tween Nights scheduled for November and December.
Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta hosted a Halloween-themed bingo for tweens. This was one of the monthly Tween Nights scheduled for this fall at the Library.
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Beverly Brannin Oltmanns
Beverly Brannin Oltmanns
Beverly Brannin Oltmanns passed away Saturday August 25, 2018 at the age of 93. A native New Yorker, Beverly was the only child born to Roy H. and Eleanor W. Brannin on April 10, 1925. She is predeceased by her best friend and husband of 70 years, Warren J. Oltmanns. Beverly is survived by her three daughters and sons-in-law: Robyn (Bob) Turrill of Boulder, CO, Wendy(Tom) Watkins of Richmond, VA, Kim (Alan) Maxwell of Charlotte, NC; six grandchildren: Scott and Reid (Lawren) Hutchinson, Dana Watkins Wiles (TJ) and Thomas L. Watkins, IV (Virginia),
Paige and Leigh Maxwell, and five great grandchildren, Evans, Jackson and William Hutchinson, and Quinn and Bauer Wiles. Beverly was raised in Manhasset, where she graduated from Manhasset High School in 1942. She graduated from Syracuse University with a BA in psychology and a minor in journalism, and was a Psi Chi Psych Honorary and Kappa Delta sorority member. She married her high school sweetheart, Warren, after his return from active duty in the Pacific during WWII in 1945. Beverly and Warren raised their three girls in Garden City, where she was the ultimate volunteer as PTA Chair, Girl Scout Leader and Sunday School teacher. In the mid 70’s, she returned to work as the business manager of the Adelphi University Performing Arts Theater. Beverly and Warren retired to Southold, NY where she was a member of the Shakespeare Club, the Homemakers Craft Guild, and the Southold Historical Society. They later moved to Richmond, VA. Beverly had a great artistic talent in painting watercolors, sewing, knitting, needlepoint, decorating, and gardening. She was a firm believer in doing things right, but always possessed the ability to laugh at herself. She was an engaging storyteller, sharing her imagination, love and advice with family. She will be greatly missed. Her remains will be interred in the cemetery of First Presbyterian Church in Southold, where she was a member for many years.
Name that Opera with Tanisha Mitchell
Garden City Public Library Thursday, November 1st, 2PM Explore opera in unexpected ways with musicologist Tanisha Mitchell on Thursday, November 1st, 2018 at 2PM at the Garden City Public Library. In this opera presentation, Ms. Mitchell will discuss how opera is used in popular culture. You will view opera clips
from featured movies and then view the opera clip from an opera production. This singing lecture will also feature Tanisha Mitchell performing an aria featured in a popular movie. This musical program is open to all. No registration is required. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Just Sixties: Stories & Songs Garden City Public Library Sunday, October 28th, 2018, 2PM Relive the music, fads and culture of the sixties with the country’s longest-running sixties tribute band, Just Sixties at the Garden City Public Library on Sunday, October 28th, 2018 at 2PM! Rediscover the timeless classics from artists like The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Rolling Stones, Janis
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THIS WEEK AT ROTARY
Joanne Meyer-Jendras, Club president, and Joseph Greco, MD, Chief Medical Officer, NYU Winthrop Hospital, guest speaker.
Rotary hears NYU Winthrop’s chief medical officer
This past Monday, October 22nd, Mineola-Garden City Club members and several guests were privileged to hear Dr. Joseph Greco, MD, Chief Medical Officer at NYU Winthrop Hospital, discuss plans for the hospital’s major expansion. Dr. Greco told Rotarians that Winthrop and NYU Langone are the perfect match and that their combined resources are bringing enhanced medical care to the residents throughout Long Island. The driving force for bringing many
quality and patient safety initiatives to the hospital, Dr. Greco is part of the executive leadership team that is working to enhance healthcare across the region enabling residents to have greater access to a broader array of outstanding clinical services.
Rotary hosts district governor
The Club also welcomed Rotary’s District Governor Shawn Weis, who brought members and guests up to date on various projects and focuses of the District. He spoke about the Rotary Foundation’s humanitarian programs which fund international Rotary clubs, as well as district proj-
Joanne Meyer-Jendras, Club president, receives the Rotary 7255 District flag from District Governor Shawn Weis. ects that work toward improving the quality of life. Included in areas of focus are the complete eradication of polio and the addressing of the homelessness of veterans along with veteran’s additional needs. Reminding that Rotary is the first and finest service organization in the world, DG Weis also promoted attendance at District Leadership Meetings as well as attendance at Leadership Institute events which provide an opportunity to learn more about Rotary. Whether a seasoned member, or someone who has just joined a Rotary Club, members will come away with a better understanding of what Rotary is and does. Along with Rotary’s motto, “Service Above Self,” DG Weis said that the theme this year is “Be an Inspiration.”
See you at Piccola Bussola on November 13th!
Join Rotarians at our Fall Fellowship Dinner at Piccola Bussola restaurant
on November 13th at 6:30PM. Enjoy a great meal with menu choice, fun, fellowship and networking, and join us in welcoming our special guest, renowned storyteller Bob Kaliban. Reservations at $40 per person are necessary. To reserve, please call Joanne Meyer-Jendras, Club president, at 516551-3931. This event will be the last Club meeting until our annual Holiday Luncheon to be held on December 10th at the Garden City Hotel. For further information, please call Joanne. Lunch meetings will resume on January 14th when guest speaker will be Frank Tauches, past mayor of Garden City and currently the commander of the American Legion Post. Also, drop by Kings on the evening of Friday, December 7th and all day Saturday, December 8th, when Club members will ring the bell to assist the Salvation Army.
Put your “I do’s” in the news! District Governor Shawn Weis poses with members of the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club.
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Paul Joseph Dougherty
Paul Joseph Dougherty was born on August 13, 1962, the sixth of eight children born to Margherita C. Dougherty and Robert J. Dougherty. He died unexpectedly on October 15, 2018 at age 56 from complications from diabetes. In 1958, Paul’s parents purchased a home at 132 Arthur Street in Garden City. During the 1960’s, 132 Arthur was “Playground Central.” About a dozen kids from the neighborhood would arrive shortly after getting off the St. Joe’s school bus, say hello to their Mom, grab a cookie and head off to the Doughertys. It was like Leave it to Beaver on steroids. Soccer, kickball, running bases, whiffle ball, gottya last, kick the can, hide and seek, etc., and Paul was in the middle of it all enjoying every moment. It lasted about an hour every school day afternoon. Mrs. Dougherty watched from the kitchen window and occasionally put a band-aid on a cut or scrape. It was a Norman Rockwell slice of America in action. Paul was educated in the Garden City Public Schools and graduated from high school in 1980. During his youth, he was a star in Garden City Little League baseball and football. In high school, he played on the golf and football teams. During his teenage years, Paul was a caddy – a super looper – at the Garden City Golf Club and
played a lot of golf in his spare time. Paul went on to attend Fordham University, where he was captain of the golf team and received his Bachelor of Science degree in economics in 1985. In his professional life, Paul worked in commercial real estate appraisal and information technology areas. He had a keen interest in the history of New York City real estate and loved to tell stories about the development of certain areas of New York City, especially the Bronx, dating back to the early 1900’s. Paul was a devoted alumni and avid fan of the Fordham University football and basketball teams. At any given moment, he could tell you how the head coach was doing, who the newest recruits were and what the outlook was for the upcoming season, or depending upon when you asked the question, what the current won/loss record was from the team. Paul was a devoted family member and had a genuine interest in the lives of his various nephews and niece. Paul is survived by his mother, Margherita, and sisters, Eloise, Marita and Patty, and brothers, Bob, Mike, Bill and Steve, and nephews, Tommy, Joe and Ben, and niece, Carolyn. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Fairchild Sons Funeral Home Inc., Garden City, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Hempstead Town Clerk Sylvia Cabana (standing, left) and New York State Assemblyman Ed Ra both attended the 6th Annual Women of Distinction Awards held at the Westbury Public Library. Pictured along with Town Clerk Cabana aand Assemblyman Ed Ra are honorees Emily Kille, Marlene Botta of Franklin Square, Tara McCarton of Garden City, Susan Sohmer, and Theresa Leno of West Hempstead
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GCPD: Halloween Safety Tips Halloween is supposed to be a time of good fun however it is also a time when our children are most vulnerable. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports Halloween is consistently one of the top three days for pedestrian injuries and fatalities. To help ensure a safe holiday, Garden City Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson, along with Donna Galasso, assistant director of Traffic Safety AAA Northeast, offer parents, children and motorists several safety measures: • Motorists are advised to drive slow and with extreme caution on neighborhood streets. They should be mindful that children trick or treating may not pay attention to moving vehicles. Be mindful that some children may cross in the middle of a block rather than at corners. • Children should wear light-colored clothing with reflective material that is short enough to prevent tripping. Parents should ensure masks do not obstruct a child’s vision. It is safer to go out during daylight hours; however, children should carry a flashlight in case of delay. • Adults should accompany young children. Place emergency identification tags discreetly in young children’s clothing in case they become separated
from their group. • Young children should stay within their neighborhood and only visit homes they know. Children should be instructed never to enter a home or vehicle of a stranger and have a planned safe return route home. • Children should be instructed to watch for traffic, stay on sidewalks where available, obey traffic signals, stay in well-lit areas and avoid cutting across rear yards, alleys and fields. For safety reasons, children should visit houses on one side of the street at a time, crossing only at corners and crosswalks. • Only give and accept wrapped or packaged candy. A responsible adult should inspect all candy should before consumption. • Children should be instructed to be courteous and respectful to others when trick or treating, and not be a nuisance or an annoyance to their neighbors. Children should be reminded to avoid pranks such as but not limited to ringing doorbells, throwing eggs, spraying shaving cream or silly string, which can be very dangerous and result in serious injuries to others. Hard plastic or wood props such as daggers or swords should be avoided. • Homeowners should clear their
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Buckley School names GC Local resident interviewed resident to Board of Trustees about Vietnam Babylift
Michael Ferrucci
Buckley Country Day School is proud to announce that Garden City resident Michael Ferrucci has been named to its Board of Trustees. Mr. Ferrucci is currently part of the Equities Management Team at Millennium Partners and is the global head of equity advisory services. Prior to joining Millennium, Mr. Ferrucci held a variety of management positions at SAC/ Point72 Asset Management, including the position of CEO for SAC Global Investors based in London. Prior to SAC, he held positions at both Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank in Institutional Equity Sales. Mr. Ferrucci has a BA in government from Harvard University, where he was an All American Lacrosse player. In 1998, he was named Ivy League Player of the Year. In 2012, he was inducted into the Harvard Hall of Fame. He is on the Board of the US Lacrosse Foundation, the SEAL Future Fund, Friends of Harvard Lacrosse, and the CPOA of Garden City. Mr. Ferrucci was born and raised in Garden City, where he lives with his wife, Suzanne, and their four sons.
Garden City resident Lana Mae Noone appeared on The Kristal Hart Show on October 23rd. The interview with Mrs. Noone was conducted at the NYC Veterans Day Parade on November 11th, 2017, when she and her grandchildren Heather and Jayden Noone joined the Vietnam Veterans of America Manhattan Chapter’s float. During the show, Mrs. Noone spoke about her involvement in the Vietnam Babylift in April 1975, when thousands of orphaned Vietnamese children were evacuated to the United States during the end stages of the Vietnam War. She is available to speak about the Babylift and honor all involved. Please contact her at lananoon@yahoo.com for complete details.
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Waldorf School of GC Alumni Weekend & Fall Fair
Waldorf School of Garden City Alumni enjoying Alumni Weekend The Waldorf School of Garden City was home to a whirlwind of activities from October 19th to the 21st. Parents, alums, and students all came together to celebrate the fall season as a community and enjoy a variety of fun and informative activities. The weekend began with The Waldorf Symposium - Alumni Paths to Success. This incredible gathering saw eleven alums representing classes between
1973 and 2013, return to share their journeys and wisdom with our current high school students and families. After a continental breakfast, sponsored by the Board of Trustees, the alums took the stage to address the crowd of over 100 guests in Bonner Hall where they described how Waldorf prepared and guided them along their paths to personal success. Kathy Anderson, M.D. ‘97 explained how, “[at Waldorf] you
Waldorf Students enjoying the day of festivities at the Fall Fair
Members of The Alumni Brothers Band
are being taught skills that will cultivate your resilience as you grow.” Max Novick (‘13) echoed this sentiment explaining that the School prepared him to recognize and take advantage of the opportunities he was given. “[Success] is more like riding a wave... opportunities came, and I was ready for them,” he said. After the panel, the alums met with small groups of seniors and juniors to discuss in greater detail their personal and professional journeys after Waldorf. These groups allowed students a more direct opportunity to ask questions and learn from their predecessors. While each alum’s path and story was unique, they shared one commonality: they all blazed their own trails and had the capacity to think and plan for themselves, rather than simply follow common wisdom. “[People] always say to think outside the box,” said Eric Mills (‘84,). “Forget that! We build the box!” That evening, alums met at Prost Bar and Grill in Garden City for the School’s annual Alumni Gathering. This was a great opportunity for graduates of all ages to reconnect and reminisce about their time at Waldorf. The night was filled with recounting fond memories and expressing gratitude for the School that helped make them who they are
Jean-Rene Zetrenne (’88) with students from the Class of 2019 and 2020. Photo by Iwonka Piotrowska
today. Saturday brought the 39th annual Fall Fair. The entire community spent a day filled with friends, food, and fun. Across the grounds, children were seen playing, crafting, singing, and dancing. Young children were able to enjoy carnival games, jump rope making, arts and crafts, as well as the annual puppet play featuring a classic native folktale presented by the Early Childhood Faculty. For the older children there was an obstacle course, music, and games, and for the adults there were plenty of craft and food vendors to explore. The annual Alumni Soccer games also proved to be a crowd pleaser as alums and students competed in intense bouts of skill. The day proved to be a huge success and served as an important fundraiser for the Parent-Teacher Association. Sunday concluded the weekend’s festivities with the Alumni Farewell Breakfast, where our alums had one final opportunity to connect before returning to their regular lives. They took the opportunity to remember their fellow classmates who had passed and shared happy memories of their friends from School. They left knowing that the ties of their Waldorf education will connect and sustain them, and those who follow them, for a lifetime.
Betty Shave (’73) and Tarik Carney (’02) with Jovawn McNeil - Class of 2019 Photo by Iwonka Piotrowska
Waldorf Symposium Alumni Panelists, representing classes between 1973-2013
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GC residents receive award for television pilot
Andrew Abballe
Regina Palian
Garden City residents and GCHS alumni Regina Palian (Regina Pollio) and Andrew Abballe brought home the award for This Is Chip, which was recently screened at the Catskill International Film Festival on September 8th. This Is Chip is a half-hour television comedy pilot, directed by Marta Urszula Gac, based on the semi-autobiographical events of writer, comedian, and producer Kent Koren. The comedy follows the life of Chip
a once brilliant ad-man, whose life takes a drastic change as he tries to adapt to the new millennial culture on modern day Madison Avenue. This Is Chip took home the prize for Best TV Pilot, while also receiving a nomination for Best Ensemble Cast. “I was totally surprised! Charles Marinaro and Anthony Gagliardo (co-founders of CIFF) created a heartwarming and poignant lineup of films throughout the entire weekend. The talent and storytelling with all the
work was just so good across the board!” said Ms. Palian (actress,singer/songwriter). “It was a joyful experience (making the TV pilot) says Abballe. “The shoot was filled with laughter and ample opportunity to flex my creative muscle.” “Working with Regina and Kent on the therapy scene was the highlight of This Is Chip for me, I was instantly blown away. We were able to work out nuances for her character that added an extraordinary layer. Both Regina and Kent added much richness to this profoundly funny and awkward scene,” said director Marta Urszula Gac. “Andrew is a visionary—and a force, his quiet demeanor is a front behind which lies a passionate man with a pocketful of ideas. His addition to Chip elevated it beyond our expectations.” Palian shared, “It’s pretty
exciting, we’re gearing up to shoot the second episode. I moved back from California to New York and was reminded how much talent is in my own backyard, literally.” “The way This is Chip was made was very Chip. There were some bumps and bruises along the way, but we made it to the finish line. I’m so proud of how it turned out, from the original music to the eclectic cast. Everyone gave 100 percent because they believed in it,” Kent Koren said. Anthony Gagliardo from the Catskill International Film Festival sees a bright future for the celebrated sitcom: “It’s really a wonderful pilot with a fantastic cast and crew, I loved watching it and so did the rest of the audience. I’m looking forward to seeing its continued success and upcoming episodes!”
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Daisy Troop 1414 has busy month of October
Daisy Troop 1414 has been busy in October! These dedicated Daisies planted daffodils at the Garden City Bird Sanctuary, camped out at the 4th annual Cathedral Campout, marched in the homecoming parade, and ran a Mags and Munchies Booth to benefit the Guide Dog Foundation at the Homecoming Festival on 7th Street last Saturday. Thank you to all our parent volunteers, and especially participating dads, for “being man enough to be a Girl Scout”!
Alexander Wu gives spectacular performance at Community Club Among the vast array of gifts, treasures, homemade items, and baked goods, the Christmas Fair at Resurrection Lutheran Church will feature a Homemade Cookie Shoppe. Shoppers are invited to take two cookies from each of the delicious varieties of your favorite cookies to fill a container. Enjoy some right away or take home for your family. Other baked items for sale include homemade pies, cakes, breads, and special desserts. The Resurrection Café will also be open for lunch or a snack. Net proceeds go to support missions at Resurrection. The Christmas Fair will be held Saturday, November 10th, from 10AM to 3PM at Resurrection Lutheran Church located at 420 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, at the corner of Clinton Rd. Enter the gym door on Emmet Place. All are invited to worship at 5:30PM on Saturdays and at 8:30, 9:45, and 11AM Sunday mornings, with Christian
Left to right: Co-Chairman Kathy McCormick, pianist Alexander Wu, and Co-Chairman of General Program Committee Ruth LaBosco Education at 9:45AM. For more information, call 516.746.4426, or visit resgc.org.
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L E G A L NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF Nassau Citibank, n.a., Plaintiff, vs. S.T.D. HOLDINGS LLC, ET AL., Defendant(s) (Index No. 610111/2016). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated September 12, 2018, and duly entered on September 26, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom) in the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on November 20, 2018 at 11:30 a.m., the premises known as 603 Chestnut Street, Garden City, Nassau County, New York and more particularly described as all that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 34, Block 112 and Lot 33-38. Approximate amount of judgment is $977,491.78 plus interest, fees and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No. 610111/2016. Kathleen Wright, Esq., Referee Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP, 333 Earle Ovington Boulevard, Suite 1010, Uniondale, NY 11553, Attorneys for Plaintiff GC 0850 4X 10/19,26,11/02,09
NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for the Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, 2005-8, Plaintiff AGAINST Joseph McGoldrick a/k/a Joseph F. McGoldrick; Kathleen O’Brien McGoldrick; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated December 12, 2006 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, Calendar Control Part (CCP) 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on November 27, 2018 at 11:30AM, premises known as 93 Poplar Street, Garden City, NY 11530. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Garden City, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of NY, Section 4 Block 122 Lots 26-29. Approximate amount of judgment $646,202.49 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 06-008948. Dominic A. Villoni, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792
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Dated: September 28, 2018 GC 0851 4X 10/26,11/02,09,16 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids MUST be RECEIVED BY AND DELIVERED TO: THE PURCHASING DIVISION Incorporated Village of Garden City 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York 11530 between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., UNTIL 11:00 A.M., E.S.T., TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2018 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following: HAR-TRU COURTPAC PRO ROLLER Specifications, Form of Bid, and other information may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Division at the above address or you may download the bid specifications from the New York State Contract Reporter website at the following web address: https://www.nycsr.ny.gov/contracts.cfm.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids MUST be RECEIVED BY AND DELIVERED TO:
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids MUST be RECEIVED BY AND DELIVERED TO:
THE PURCHASING DIVISION Incorporated Village of Garden City 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York 11530
THE PURCHASING DIVISION Incorporated Village of Garden City 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York 11530
between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., UNTIL 11:00 A.M., E.S.T., TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2018 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following:
between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., UNTIL 11:00 A.M., E.S.T., TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2018 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following:
GARDEN CITY COMMUNITY POOL IMPROVEMENTS TO PUMP HOSES
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Specifications, Form of Bid, and other information may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Division at the above address or you may download the bid specifications from the New York State Contract Reporter website at the following web address: https://www.nycsr.ny.gov/ contracts.cfm.
The bid specification will be listed under the Agency Name of:
The bid specification will be listed under the Agency Name of:
Inc. Village of Garden City ----------------------------------------------Rosemary Monahan Purchasing Agent
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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 Muscular Dystrophy Association. The MDA is leading the fight to help kids and adults live longer and grow stronger. 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.
Upcoming Events
November 17th: Casino Night The Garden City Welcoming Club is bringing Viva Las Vegas to the Garden City Casino on Saturday, November 17th from 7–11PM. Break out your aces and high hats. It’s time to roll some dice and count some cards all while raising money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Saturday, November 17th, 7-11PM Garden City Casino 51 Cathedral Ave, Garden City, NY Tickets $110 members, $135 nonmembers Includes open bar, hors d’oeuvres, and dinner Silent auction, raffles and prizes for the top winners Tickets and sponsorship available at http://www. thegardencitywelcomingclub.org Tickets at the door $125/$145
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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). Craft Club For the crafty ladies out there we have groups that meet to create lovely seasonal pieces. Generally the project is picked, supplies are procured, you just have to buy a seat at the table to cover your supplies and refreshments. The group just created gorgeous fall
wreaths this week! Contact Becky or Sasha Iudica to find out about the next craft (beckybond01@gmail.com) sashaiudica@gmail.com Supper Club Bring your significant others out for this one! This is a great way to make new friends as a couple. You will be hooked up with 3-4 other couples to set up a rotation of dinner events. Host your new friends at a pot luck dinner, or head out to try our local restaurants. Please contact Michele Serafino (mserafino35@gmail.com) for more information, and to be connected to some other couples. 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 (Santa060@yahoo.com) or Elizabeth Colantonio (mcdea@aol.com).
“Kids Need More” Charity Poker Tournament “Kids Need More” Charity Poker Tournament- November 24th
Kids Need More is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of children, families and young adults coping with cancer and life-threatening illnesses. To benefit Kids Need More and raise awareness about the issues that mean so much to them, they have organized the Second Annual “Garden City’s Charity Poker Championship” that will be held at the Garden City Casino on November 24th, 2018. The fundraiser will include a catered dinner by La Bottega, open bar, and a presentation by Kids Need
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Bunko Bunko is a fast paced dice game played in a group of 12. It is a great way to meet neighbors and make new friends. The game is easy to learn and play. If you are interested please contact Janalyn Pomeroy (janalynfs@ yahoo.com) or Sasha Iudica (sashaiudica@gmail.com). Golf Golf lessons at Cherry Valley Club are always a big hit! Golf pro Ed Kellyhelps us GCWC ladies improve our golf game. Contact Meg Cremins (megdockery@yahoo.com) if you are interested in reserving your spot for the spring session. Tennis Tennis lessons and group play at the Garden City Bubble! Please contact Marie Howald (gidget2377@aol.com) to see if there is any fall availability left, or to reserve a spot for the spring. 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 Emily Kasel (ejkasel@gmail.com) for more information as our fall walks are already underway!! Toddler Playgroup If you are interested in joining a playgroup for your child please contact Emily Kasel (ejkasel@gmail.com) New groups are being formed regularly. Recommended ages: 6 months–3 years.
More, followed by the premier Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament. The grand prize awarded to this year’s winner will be a pre-paid entry to the World Series of Poker “No Limit Hold ‘Em Main Event” in Las Vegas! Not a poker player? Learn to play at our Beginner’s 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! Register online before November 23rd and receive a bonus Gold Chip worth 500 chips! For more information about the event or to register, please visit kidsneedmore.org or contact Kerry Calvert at Kerrylcal@aol.com.
Pete Leibman Former Garden City resident Pete Leibman just published his second book. It’s an Amazon.com bestseller, and it’s titled Work Stronger; Habits for More Energy, Less Stress, and Higher Performance at Work. “In today’s workplace, there is tremendous pressure to deliver results and
to work long hours,” says Leibman. “My mission is to provide practical solutions for achieving and sustaining higher performance- by working stronger, not longer.” Work Stronger leverages the latest scientific research on habits, psychology, and high performance. The book also features insights from private interviews that Leibman conducted with more than 25 prominent leaders. This group includes Janine Allis (an investor on Shark Tank), Chip Bergh (president and CEO of Levi Strauss & Co.), Mukesh Aghi (president of the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum), Dick Costolo (former CEO of Twitter), and Penny Pritzker (former U.S. Secretary of Commerce). In addition to the book, Leibman has also developed a leadership development program called The Work Stronger Signature Program. He’s bringing this program to companies as an independent consultant, and through a consulting arrangement with Heidrick & Struggles, a leadership advisory firm that serves the majority of the Fortune 500. Leibman has been featured on Fox News, CBS Radio, and CNNMoney.com. You can learn more about his work at WorkStrongerConsulting.com.
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Board hires consultant to evaluate new St. Paul's sports proposals From page 1 of funds of $130,000 from the village’s Contingent account was cleared by Board vote at the October 18 meeting to make room to hire SFA. First, the Board of Trustees held a work session to discuss the steps of St. Paul’s planning, a month after the CEO of SFA delivered a presentation during the Board’s September 20 meeting. The last work session revealed concerns for the shortterm as well as the multi-million largescale future of the historic building, completed in 1883 as a tribute to Garden City’s founder A.T. Stewart. Last Thursday night, Mayor Brian Daughney announced that he along with Trustee Louis Minuto have discussed both the current condition of St. Paul’s and the necessary steps ahead -- deemed the stop-gap phase -- “to try to preserve portions of the building that we (Garden City) will use in the future” with engineers, consultants and planners at Beyer Blinder Belle (BBB) and Thornton Tomasetti.
Preventing additional deterioration
Trustee Minuto commented at the October 18 meeting, “the plan and intention is to get together a plan with an estimate for the exact things the village can do to seal the building up and prevent any further decay -- we want to put into motion a series of things we can do so we don’t end up allowing things to further decay that ultimately the village could pay double for. We’re putting together that (stop-gap) plan now and hopefully within a couple of weeks we will have that to look at,” he said. One of the contracted firms’ structural engineers lives in Garden City and Minuto explained that she has spent time outside St. Paul’s and documenting some issues she’s observed and taking photographs of the conditions, “to put it all together.” Minuto says there needs to be a comprehensive action plan to bring the Board and have approved to prevent any structural failure or significant loss on the building that would result in a “unnecessary” cost down the road with a project moving ahead for re-use of St. Paul’s as a recreation facility. Mayor Daughney says the plan for “St. Paul’s future use” would be handin-hand with the Board authorizing expenses to preserve portions of the building in the short-term as a stop-gap, as he conveyed the dual goals of preservation and future use to Trustee Mark Hyer during the October 18 discussion. He insisted that there was no time to debate doing just preservation planning and weighing the SFA involvement, as “the village would lose a chance of their services because they are a big company. We’re losing time. SFA is not going to sit and wait for us because they’re already scheduling what they will do in 2019,” the mayor said. “What will be the plan to use it -- to USE IT. We need this company or anoth-
er consultant to get to the next step of what the village does with the building. They (SFA) needs to do market analysis and gather more input…...but we are not going to preserve the building to have no use of it. The objective involves two concurrent tracks for St. Paul’s,” Daughney said. Trustee Hyer said he agreed with the premise as long as Garden City works toward preserving the building now. Trustee Minuto added that hiring Sports Facilities Advisory Company was quite important now, as the ‘Centre at St. Paul’s’ concept plan unveiled in July was a sketch of a dream of the reimagined St. Paul’s sports and recreation facility. At the time, Mayor Daughney advised residents repeatedly to consider the entire recreational facilities at St. Paul’s to be part of a community campus rather than one sports-specific venue. Trustee Minuto says the concept circulated throughout summer was not built around the factual future use of St. Paul’s as the Board has yet to formalize the project. “Whether or not we have an ice and hockey arena, indoor turf field or whatever program opportunities are included, SFA would be the guys to help the village figure that out. We do not know if we would be on the right track until we get hard data to state whether the ice rink would be able to pay for itself or it would be a huge drain on money, and what the reasons would be. These guys, SFA, would be able to validate what uses, facility and functions we put into the St. Paul’s building and that would be attached to up-front cost analysis plus the anticipated ROI (return on investment) on all of those particular pieces.” Trustee Hyer remained concentrated on the immediate future and fixing roofing issues and windows to keep the elements out and stop decay at this point. “Those are things that should be taken care of at St. Paul’s no matter what we do,” Hyer said last Thursday. Trustee Minuto said he agrees with that notion too as the 2011 public community-wide vote on St. Paul’s showed that Garden City doesn’t want St. Paul’s demolished. “What we are doing by neglecting it is essentially a passive demolition. But (for SFA) doing a real market analysis of what makes sense to do in the building program-wise will take some time. What this building does not have left is lots of time. Every time I hear a forecast for a big storm coming up the coast I tell my wife ‘I hope that clocktower is okay.’ If we do get one of those things to fall or if there’s a real structural failure there, people who may favor demolition would have further ammunition to advocate for that,” Minuto said. Trustee Bolebruch says the St. Paul’s building is set to become some kind of community sports center, and whatever the specific sports, activities and uses will be they must include the reve-
nue-generation aspects that will support those functions, as the hockey rink has been suggested to be a money-making proposition. “We need to build the revenue generating facility that will support itself and the facility with all its other programming, and not anything that could become just a tremendous burden on Garden City taxpayers….In my opinion the thing that is most positive with what the Board is now doing is to no longer sit here and think about ‘the white knight.’ I have listened more and more and I do not want to hear anything more about securing grants or donations to take care of a building that is going to cost Garden City millions of dollars. The bottom line is that I do not want to hear from all the outside organization that want to tell Garden City to preserve this building when they do not live in the village,” Bolebruch said. Trustee John Delany cautions Trustee Minuto and the rest of the Board that if any preservation planning is imminent, this needs to be started by the time winter sets in this year. But Mayor Daughney says it is not realistic for the village to get the stop-gap plan in order, approve it, hire engineering and construction firms and start any real efforts “before a few months pass.” Trustee Minuto said “we will try to go as fast as we can.”
Residents volunteer to help
Short-term implications for the 1880s building have had residents concerned for a while, including the lack of attention from the village that allowed St. Paul’s to continue deteriorating and a notion of volunteers assisting the village by signing waivers and heading to the St. Paul’s structure to fix windows and some other repair work, fully aware of the Board of Trustees’ warning on potential dangers and OSHA issues with the site. Brian Pinnola, former president of the Garden City Historical Society, has asked for authorization from the Board on several occasions to permit him to help at St. Paul’s with handiwork. EPOA Vice President Stevel Ilardi reiterated a concern he expressed to the EPOA audience on October 9 -with the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day approaching next month and the thousands of expected participants and guests set to gather at St. Paul’s, he hopes the village could do some work to improve the appearance of the grounds at the property. Ilardi also asked the Board last week, “is anything going to be done in regards to keeping the up to 10,000 people away from the St. Paul’s building?” Kevin Ocker, village department head of Recreation and Parks, replied that tape lines will be put up around it. Then Mayor Daughney added that there will be supervision and the GCPD officers will be in attendance. The mayor says there has never been a problem of people going into the St.
Paul’s main building at the Turkey Trot in prior years; “so why would we now?” Trustee Robert Bolebruch said Ocker’s Parks department staff will need to do more with taping-off the area and restricting residents and participants from going up to the building’s steps and entrance “because of the current condition of the building,” he said.
Visible holes in the roof
Bolebruch says there is a matter of massive holes in the clocktower and other portions of St. Paul’s, and the idea that it just needs some painting, fixing the windows and cutting the grass is nonsensical. “If you are across Stewart Avenue at the Garden City Middle School, you can see the massive holes in St. Paul’s roof. As BBB went in there, one of the questions asked of them several times was ‘what is the next step to do?’ They answered that the village should preserve what we have. We need to preserve what we have currently and whether it is within three months, six months a year and whatever the future use is, we need to have it to use to cut down on additional deterioration of the building,” Bolebruch said. He recognized that the community can advise on uses as SFA conducts its research, but there are just three choices of what can be done at St. Paul’s: “tearing it down, re-doing the building as-is, or re-doing the facility with a change of the usage of St. Paul’s with the ‘Centre at St. Paul’s’ concept. Bolebruch says the last option gives Garden City a change to the usage of the community facility while preserving up to 60% or 70% of the original building. “In my opinion this is not a decision the eight members of the Board should make. This decision needs the community to get involved in it, the property owners’ associations involved, and more. This will be the biggest project that Garden City as a village ever will do. How we as a Board get our community involved with the decision on St. Paul’s is as important as how we move forward,” Trustee Bolebruch said last week. Ilardi told the Board the needs for a stop-gap could have been averted, and that it’s a shame 10,000-plus participants will be in Garden City for the Turkey Trot but this is the (deteriorated) condition is what they will see at St. Paul’s. Later during the work session on the hire of SFA, Ilardi told the Board and a dozen fellow residents that “anything the village does to get to any kind of goal will involve costs and inconveniences.” “With projects including transportation and railroads, it involves cost and inconveniences while being built, in the years until it is done. But when it is done people will realize what has been accomplished. I have seen the same backlash and eventual result with the Second Avenue project in Manhattan
and also the extension of the 7 subway line to Hudson Yards and the West Side. Only because the subway was built there the infrastructure above ground followed. You (the Board) will see that the St. Paul’s project will cost money and although I am probably never going to use the recreational facility, my kids are too old, maybe my grandkids could use it. But anything Garden City does will eventually help the residents as their houses could be worth more as people decide on the local market due to the amenities and that facility. People do need to see past that multi-million dollar price tag this ends up being,” Ilardi said.
Finances questioned by residents
Deputy Mayor Theresa Trouvé said while the community was given a great visual presentation of a re-imagined St. Paul’s the village has not done an adequate job so far to convey a sense of what the potential costs of the Centre at St. Paul’s concept can involve, speculated in public from tens of millions to over $80 million. “We all found the concept attractive with the membrane (domed) roof over the indoor turf, and some bond figures indicated an area of $60 million. I have spoken to lots of people in the village who have had serious careers in finance and many said they do not think Garden City can construct that building, stunning as it was presented, for just $60 million. Some say it would be closer to $100 million or $110 million. I want to know that we would not have to put that kind of money on our taxpayer base. We should be able to construct a beautiful facility at S.t Paul’s and remove the longstanding problem we have had of use of the facility. We should then be able to enjoy it, relax and marvel at it rather than continue to be troubled by making this too much of a financial burden,” she said. Trustee Delany said he finds the value of hiring SFA now the way towards having an experienced advisor tell the village what both upfront costs and ROI involved will be, and “if the costs run too high my feeling would be to either tear it down or to approve something else for the project.” Delany says there must be something done with St. Paul’s as the building is not “usable as presently structured.” He added that the goal of hiring SFA should be tied to advising the village “whether or not to build it” for items such as the ice hockey rink in the concept. “If ice hockey does not make the village any money then there’s no sense to having it,” he said. Mayor Daughney discussed some details of the village’s contract with SFA and told Trouvé the financial projections they can provide for a return on investment with the Centre at St. Paul’s
is part of the engagement, built into the contract (its phase 2) the Board would approve last Thursday.
Referendum vote request
During public comments October 18, Huntington Road resident Leo Stimmler says the best thing to gather the community’s input would be holding another referendum vote on a potential project for St. Paul’s, “whether it costs up to $30, 60 or $80 million.” Stimmler added in the uncertainty of local and county taxes, reading a quote from a headline in Newsday last week and the potential for large projects like the 555 Stewart Avenue apartment complex to gain PILOT designation (partial tax abatement) from the county or Town of Hempstead IDA during the next 20 years for its portion of Garden City Public Schools taxes. Mayor Daughney considered the public’s input but he says there is not much more the Board of Trustees and village administration can do to publicize current contracted services, design planning and the stages involved with coming up with a long-term and viable solution for re-use of the St. Paul’s campus and the main building site in particular. Since summer 2017 the concept was placed as a high priority on the published “Village Board of Trustees Priorities’ List 2017-2018.” In the fall of 2017 the Board approved contracts with Beyer Blinder Belle, Eight, Inc. and Thornton Tomasetti for the initial sum of $100,000, in separate allocations of $60,000 and $40,000 over the course of two Board meetings. After the second amount ($40,000) was approved on October 5, 2017, the scope of work for the three firms at the time was specified; “to provide preliminary drawings, proof of concept, construction plan outlines and related material with respect to developing the former St. Paul’s building, cottages and surrounding area into a recreation-based facility including indoor fields and other amenities.” In summer 2018 the two public presentations by consultants were held July 17 and 26 at the Garden City Casino, and videos of each meeting as well as the related Powerpoint slides are easily accessible on the village website under the homepage’s “St. Paul’s” tab. After the October 18 meeting and recognizing a need to make residents aware of this information again, a post on the village website on Monday, October 22 announced that printed copies of the Centre at St. Paul’s concept plan are available at Village Hall, the Garden City Public Library, the Golf Club Lane senior center, the Department of Recreation and Parks office directly behind St. Paul’s on Rockaway Avenue and also at the paddle tennis “hut.”
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Email: Editor@GCNews.com From page 2 and a ban on assault weapons, but the minority will of the NRA prevails in Washington, because most politicians work for their donors instead of their constituents. We now live in a country where our children, from kindergarten to college campuses, fear being shot in classrooms, and have to participate in drills to prepare for school shootings, as if this is the “new normal’, because the NRA wants it that way? Where is our backbone? Until money gets out of our politics, our government will never reflect the will of the people. Unfortunately Washington is full of inept and self-serving politicians on both sides, who maintain the inertia, which hurts us all. Regardless of your politics, when special interests control our democracy, we all lose - so it’s extremely refreshing to have a Congresswoman willing to stand her ground so decisively. I have stated in prior letters to the editor of this paper that I feel we have truly failed as a nation if our kids go to school each day with an underlying fear of possibly being shot in school and most parents agree. If you speak to kids, they actually have a plan in their minds of what to do, and how to react, in the event of a school shooting. It is very odd, and sad, that they need to think about such things. Our children deserve better, and we adults need to be role models who show kids how to solve problems, instead of accept them, and we all need more gutsy politicians like Kathleen Rice to get our country moving again. Colleen Wende
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To the Editor: The United States Post Office proposal to raise the price of a first class stamp going up by five cents from 50 cents to 55 cents effective January 27, 2019 is no surprise. Part of the problem is that Congress in 2006 mandated that the Post Office fully fund 75 years of retirement benefits for employees. This has contributed billions to the Post Office’s long term debt. While many private and other public retirement plans are under
funded, the Post Office is vastly over funded. It is time for Congress to amend legislation and afford the Post Office ability to fund its retirement plan at a more reasonable level. There are other initiatives which could assist the Postal Service in avoiding frequent postage stamp increases. The Post Office should continue with more joint business ventures like Amazon in expanding Sunday delivery. This could be the start of something big. Using underutilized assets and facilities on Sunday could generate badly needed revenues. This would assist in developing alternatives to the periodic increasing frequency of raising the price of a first class stamps every few years. Why not consider going after other available untapped potential revenue streams? Consider these untapped sources to reduce operating deficits and perhaps even turn a small profit. The US Postal Service could sell advertising space on the sides of mailboxes, inside and outside the post offices along with the small jeeps, regular trucks and heavy-duty long-haul trucks. Sell off some of the valuable real estate and move to less expensive locations. Why not join banks and fast-food restaurants that sublet space at WalMart and other big box stores to open smaller post offices? Generate both revenue and customers by subletting excess capacity at underutilized post offices to other village, town, county, city, state or federal agencies along with private sector businesses. License corporations to sponsor stamps for a fee. Have members of Congress, State Legislatures and other elected officials pay the real, full costs for their annoying frequent bulk rate mailings to constituents. They are nothing more than free re-election campaign brochures subsidized by taxpayers. Charge the full price for all junk mail. Future increases in the price of stamps should be directly tied to inflation. The Post Office should apply free-enterprise solutions including working with Amazon and other private sector businesses to provide a more cost-effective product, reduce deficits and prevent more branches from closing thus keeping its commitment to serve the public well Larry Penner
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Annual Fall Festival on It was a festive fall day for the Village last Saturday October 20th as the Chamber of Commerce hosted its 39th Annual Fall Festival and Street Fair. The crowds began arriving at 10AM and continued to build throughout the day as over 75 merchandise vendors, Chamber members, and Village notfor-profits exhibited their goods, crafts, services and material. The day kicked off with an outdoor exercise class lead by Pure Barre, followed by performances by the girls from Broadway Bound, who blew the crowds away with their dances. Music by Alexandra Starr filled the streets as the kids scrambled to partake as their favorite attractions returned to Seventh Street including a trackless choo-choo train sponsored by Coach Realtors, a bouncy house sponsored by The Garden City Teachers’ Association, pony rides sponsored by Securities Consultants, LLC, and face painters & balloon artists sponsored by
Tarr’s Home Improvements, Inc. The sun came out just in time for the homecoming parade kick off at 12PM. Students from all the schools, as well as the cheerleaders, kickline, marching band, spirit clubs, and middle school band and cheerleaders all marched down Seventh Street exhibiting their Garden City pride with great exuberance as the onlookers cheered them on! At the end of the fair, thousands of Garden City residents had a fun-filled day celebrating the start of fall and everything that makes the Village of Garden City a fantastic place to live, work, dine and play! The Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all the sponsors who make this fantastic day possible with special mention to our main sponsors for the event; NYU Winthrop Hospital, Bank of America and Combined Resources Consulting and Design, Inc.
A young ghoul gets ready for Halloween.
Chamber Vice President Sean Martens and Director/Train Conductor for the Day Kevin Walsh oversee the trackless train rides. Pure Barre gives an exercise class on 7th Street.
Chamber Director Salvatore Ferrara, President Michael Ventre, Director John Wilton and volunteer Jessica O’Keefe.
It’s the amazing Spider Man!
Riding the choo-choo train
Dancers from Broadway Bound Dance.
Garden City Spirit cheerleaders Garden City High School cheerleading
The Stewart School band
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Local filmmakers premiere new film to enthusiastic audience
Kevin Wolfring and AJ Carpentier on the red carpet BY ED ROTONDO The First Intervention of Mugsy McVeigh, an independent short film produced by Garden City’s AJ Carpentier, and written and directed by Kevin Wolfring, is an insightful look at the sensitive topic of alcoholism. The premiere was held at the Bellmore Theater on October 7th and attracted over 300 movie goers who were not disappointed with the show. An early sampling of comments: ‘You guys did an awesome job,’ ‘Cannot wait for the next movie,’ and ‘…the cast and crew were marvelous.’ Utilizing a shade of dark humor that is mixed with the stark reality of a woman battling her inner demons, The First Intervention of Mugsy McVeigh, comes to life in this short film. Mugsy,
Proud Wolfring parents with Kevin
played by the very believable Chandler Rosenthal, battles herself throughout the film and leaves us feeling that she may actually have a shot at winning the fight, but not without a little help from her friends. Wolfring tells us that “the story is purely fictional, but like all stories, is definitely informed by my own experiences. I bartend at the bar we shot the film at, so there’s a tone and vernacular that permeates the project that has a strong real foundation in reality. The relationship between Bartlett and Mugsy is fictional, but is a type of relationship that I see and have in my own life.” Paul Hinkes, in the role of Bartlett, is the perfect match for Rosenthal’s Mugsy. He’s there for her when it’s time to party and drink, but more
importantly, he was there to help show her there is more to life, a possibly better life, one without drinking. I asked AJ what would be up next for Mugsy? “We hope to submit Mugsy into as many festivals as possible. Although it’s a far-fetched dream, it’s always been a goal of mine to get to Sundance. My personal hero Kevin Smith got his start there, and it would be incredible to wind up there as well, if not with Mugsy, than with a future project!” Lofty goals for sure, but based on the initial reaction to Mugsy, it is certainly a goal that can be accomplished. The short is both Kevin and AJ’s initial film and could not have been a better first showing! Wolfring told me that he had the general idea for Mugsy a few years ago. “The broad strokes of the story, the central character, the predisposition to flights of fantasy, and the core relationship of the film was all there, I started writing the script about a year and a half before we completed the film.” Carpentier talked about the success of the film. “As far as the creation of the film, I really believe that every single member of our team was crucial. If you removed any one person who worked directly on the film, it wouldn’t have been what it was. Everyone went above and beyond their roles to make sure that we created an exceptional film, while maintaining such a fun and familial atmosphere. On a personal level, I have to thank my girlfriend, Alex Lennon, not only for her outstanding work on the project, but also in regard to keeping my head level and teaching me how to step back and view the project from a more objective standpoint when I would overthink things too much. I also have to thank
The proud Carpentier family
my parents for all their love and support, not only during the film, but throughout my entire life. And a special thank you to Micheal Shield, who showed me that working in entertainment wasn’t just a farfetched dream, but could actually become a reality.” Kevin spoke about what made this all possible, “In a very general sense, my parents. In terms of the skills that I used on this project, I’d have to say Ken Frank. He was my 7th grade English teacher who taught me how to write my first script, ran the filmmaking club at my school, and writes and directs films of his own. Without his guidance I wouldn’t be half of the filmmaker that I am now.” Tying the project together was the soundtrack, music that reflected the mood of the scene. Wolfring related that “music drove a lot of the project from the beginning. When it came to picking out the music for the film, a lot of it was stuff that I heard throughout production. I wanted to feature as many local up-and-coming artists as I could. I wanted the score to be representative of the kind of musical diversity you would get off of a jukebox at a bar on any given night. The final song in the film is by a friend of a friend I met when I was drunk at a BBQ. Her band is Dakota Jones.” Through the hard work of many family and friends of Carpentier and Wolfring, the premiere of The First Intervention of Mugsy McVeigh was a success and should lead the duo to bigger and better productions. For insights into the film check them out @MugsyFilm on Facebook and a montage of pictures from the premiere at https://youtu.be/5ABxUyUuvj8.
Architectural designs require elements laid out on computers in the PLTW lab.
Working in teams was an important component of the project. Students’ collaboration and communication skills were put to the test.
Garden City High School’s Project Lead The Way (PLTW), a college-level sequence of engineering classes, kicked off the new school year by introducing the fourth-level class: Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA). Selected by Project Lead The Way as a “Distinguished Project Lead The Way School” for 2017-2018, the PLTW courses are taught by NYS Master Teacher Mike Stano. The CEA students’ first project was completing a 3-D model focusing in on architectural styles; subject matter was of their choice. Sheets of foamcore, pressed cardboard, and printouts of windows, doors, shingles, and façade finishes were scattered about as the students measured, cut, and assembled their projects. When completed, the students, some solo, some in teams, had created architectural models of the Freedom Tower, a geodesic dome, a contemporary house, and an array of classic home designs such as the saltbox, bungalow, and Cape Cod. Several students commented on the difficulty of the project: “It took a lot longer than I thought”; “Cutting the angles so the pieces fit together perfectly was a challenge.” “This project is a great way to start the year and get the students to really
start thinking about the structures they see around them every day,” shared Mr. Stano. “I’m also in a unique position as I have had some of these students for almost four years. This has allowed me to really build a strong rapport with them and watch them grow as individuals and students.” “I am very proud of the commitment of our students taking this class,” said Dr. Elena Cascio, 6-12 science coordinator. “They selected to continue challenging themselves in our rigorous college-level engineering program for several years. Their teacher, Mr. Stano, created an engaging and empowering environment to help them succeed. The skills of problem-solving, critical thinking, and effective communication and collaboration that students learn in our engineering program are in great demand no matter what college major or career they will choose in the future.” Future hands-on projects for GCHS’s CEA students may include those dealing with Materials and Systems, Structural Design, Cost/Efficiency Analysis, Storm Water Management, Site Design and Considerations, Utilities and Services, and Building Codes. To learn more about PLTW, please visit: https://www.pltw.org/.
Foamcore was used by the students to form walls and roofs – “measure twice, cut once” was learned through firsthand experience.
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Community Club holds annual Friendship Luncheon On September 20th, the members and guests of The Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead, attended their annual Friendship Luncheon held at the Westbury Manor. This event
celebrates the new season for the Club, and gives both current and new members a chance to renew old friendships and make new ones. The afternoon was delightful with great food and great
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Homecoming is special day for Garden City marching bands
All the district marching bands at the football game Homecoming was all about unity this year when all marching band students and staff from Stewart, Stratford, and the Middle School joined the High School marching band students for an All-District Marching Band Day. The idea, thought of by High School marching band teacher Mr. DellaMonica, was enthusiastically supported by Dr. Prasso and central administration. For the first time ever, after marching in the Homecoming Parade, all the band members sat down together to a festive lunch, and then had the opportunity play together in the stands during the entire Garden City football game. Younger band members were put together with an older high school band member as their mentor for the day. The older students embraced their roles as helpers and enjoyed being able to coach and help out their young band mates. Mr. DellaMonica said, “It cannot be said enough how wonderful the students did this past weekend. They not only rose to the occasion musically, but also in the level of their personal leadership and responsibility for others”. Over 150 people filed in to the Garden City High School cafeteria for such delicacies as Dom’s famous chicken fingers,
Young members enjoying the day
mac and cheese, and a cupcake cake replica of the Garden City High School Marching Band Props. The lunch, sponsored by the GCMB Parent Association, was held in the High School cafeteria, which was decorated that morning by the High School marching band parents. “The First Annual All-District Marching Band Day was an incredible event from start to finish!” said Dr. Kathleen Acer, president of the GCMB Parent Association, “Saturday was such a clear demonstration of the power of music to bring people together and our determination to grow the program and involve the entire GC community” This was the first Homecoming for Garden City School District Superintendent Dr. Kusum Sinha, who actively participated in the parade, the Band Lunch, and the football game. Dr. Sinha wrote to the GCMB Parent Association, “Can’t thank you enough for making our Homecoming extra special, especially for our MS students! So proud to be part of this wonderful school community where everyone comes together for our children!” For more information about GCMB, go to our website at gcmbpa.org, or email us at gcmbparentassociation@ gmail.com.
Senior Caitlin Wellbrock with Gwendolyn Hart
Band students at their special lunch
Sophomore Ryan Murphy and junior Lara Abruzzo with their band mates
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Rails-to-Trails Sojourn on Delaware-Lehigh Trail Showcases Repurposed Canal Towpath & History of Industrial Revolution BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM I race from the historic Asa Packer Mansion to the railroad station in the center of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, where a ceremony is being held to open the new Mansion House pedestrian/biking bridge across the Lehigh River that eliminates a gap in the Delaware Lehigh bike trail. (See: Biking the Delaware & Lehigh Trail, Showcased on Railsto-Trails Conservancy’s Last Sojourn BikeTour) This wonderful celebration, led by the local bike club, gets the 300 Sojourners in gear for our longest ride, 48 miles, of our five-day, 160mile Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Sojourn on the Delaware-Lehigh Trail through the picturesque Pennsylvania wilderness to Hugh Moore Park in Easton where we will camp for the night. We follow after the Jim Thorpe Bike Club as the first across the bridge, an achievement 25 years in the making. Around midday, we navigate a complex gap in the D&L Trail onto city streets. Indeed, drawing attention to such gaps, and the coalition working to improve them, has been one of the objectives of these annual Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Sojourn supported biketours. To date, an impressive 92 percent of the D&L Trail has been built—most of which we ride during this Sojourn—
Comfy Campers sets up tents at the Hugh Moore Park, Easton, for more than half the Sojourners © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com and the goal is to connect all 165 miles by 2022. The trail condition has been surprisingly good considering yesterday’s drenching rain and even yesterday, the trail had enough hardpack that our tires didn’t sink into mud. Yesterday, as we rode downhill from the highest point, deep in
Pennsylvania’s coal mining country, the beauty of the wilderness section of the trail was hard to appreciate through the rain (though nothing could mar the exquisite beauty of Buttermilk Falls). But on this June day, the weather is sunny with a cool breeze, just perfect for biking. We get to see just how beautiful the
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settlers, Richard Freeman. Freemansburg is a classic example of a canal town with houses and structures built up against the waterway that was the village’s lifeblood in the 1800s. Members of the Old Freemansburg Association (OFA) reclaimed a 1.5 mile section of the Lehigh Canal the Borough owns from overgrowth and debris and restored the towpath which became the D&L Trail. The OFA spearheaded efforts to protect and restore the 1829 Locktender’s House, mule barn, Lock No. 44, gristmill, and coal yard. Volunteers also reconstructed the barn using canal era tools and equipment, a project that took 10 years to complete. The multi-functional building now hosts weddings, educational sessions and interpretative demonstrations. (http:// lehighvalleyhistory.com/history-of-theborough-of-freemansburg This proves a warm-up for what we see during our overnight stay at the Hugh Moore Park and its major attractions, the National Canal Museum and the ride on a mule-drawn canal boat that has been arranged for us. National Canal Museum, Hugh Moore Park Our 48-mile ride today ends at the home base in the 520-acre Hugh Moore Park, where we began and will end our five-day Sojourn. With the Lehigh River, Lehigh Canal, the old Lehigh Valley Railroad, National Canal Museum, remnants of the oldest industrial park in the region, a Locktender’s House and one of only three mule-drawn canal boats still operating in America, the park offers a microcosm of the D&L story, and an absolutely delightful place
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Continued from page D1 magnificent, Lehigh Gap Nature Center, a non-profit conservation organization at the foot of the Kittatinny Ridge. The center is dedicated to preserving wildlife and habitat through conservation programs such as the Lehigh Gap Wildlife Refuge, educational programs such as the Kittatiny Raptor Corridor Project as well as research. I linger in the butterfly garden before setting out again. (8844 Paint Mill Rd, Slatington, PA 18080, 610-760-8889, http://lgnc.org/ Just beyond, we Sojourners are treated to a catered lunch in a park, where we can sit comfortably under a
pavilion. Riding on, we come to an island that consists of a shuttered steel mill that today stands somewhat surreally like an abstract sculpture. Along the trail, we come upon what is left of the original canal locks – stone walls, wooden gates with metal latches and gears, remnants from the mid-1800s. At Freemansburg, we find a lockmasters house, the remains of the locks and a mill, and I am delighted to find the site manned by interpreters in period dress. I ask if the village was settled by freemen and am told that it was named for one of the original
for our second-night campout. The Sojourn planners have specially arranged for us to have free cruise on the historic Josiah White II. It is an experience made all the more exciting because the boat is pulled by two mules and manned by a crew in period dress along this portion of the restored canal. You really get to appreciate what it may have been like for these families who operated the canal boats that carried the anthracite coal from the mountains to Philadelphia. At one time mules pulling canal boats on narrow towpaths would have been a common sight in much of the United States east of the Mississippi River. We board the Josiah White II canal boat to cruise on this restored two-mile long Section 8 of the Lehigh Coal & Navigation canal. Captain Susan is at the tiller. The boat is 50 feet long – when it turns, it has mere inches to spare. Two mules, Hank and George, pull the boat, led by Steve and Doug. You would think it is a strain, but the boat slides easily. “Benjamin Franklin worked out the mathematics, that two mules can pull 235 tons on water. He saw the method in Europe and Britain. George Washington also was a proponent of canals – though neither one lived to see beginning of canal era.” Captain Susan is just finishing saying how Hank and George are the luckiest mules in the land, when they both bolt and start running toward the campsite, chased by Steve and Doug who bring them back. The boats were designed to carry 80 to 90 tons of coal, which meant the canal had to have six feet of draft.
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They needed eight feet high walls – so they dug out four feet by hand and piled on the four-feet of soil to create the eight-foot high walls. They knew the limestone couldn’t contain the water, so they lined the canal with clay, using the same method of road building in Ireland – sheep tamp down the bottom and the clay is left to dry in the sun. (The clay enclosure is why you can’t have any sharp implements on the boats). It took 2 ½ years to build the canal which extends 46 miles from Jim Thorpe and consists of 9 dams and 51 locks. It cost $1 million (actually under budget). These canals were the first million dollar civil projects in the United States, she says. When they started to mine the anthracite coal, this whole region of northeast Pennsylvania was uninhabited. To make money, they had to move the coal to the population center in Philadelphia. The Lehigh River was not suitable for transportation – it was
too shallow, rocky. The Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company (we saw their building in Jim Thorpe) owned the river, built the canal and a furnace and brought an iron maker from Wales who figured out how to make iron with anthracite coal (the secret was high-pressure blast of air). Pennsylvania is one of the few places where anthracite - hard coal – is known to exist. It was discovered sporadically during the 18th century, when people would literally stumble on it on the surface. “No one cared. It looked like stone. You couldn’t light it.” What is more, there were still trees to provide fuel. But by the early 1800s, the mid-Atlantic was virtually clear cut of wood sparking an energy crisis. They experimented with soft coal, but the supply was cut off in 1812 by blockade during the War with Britain. Around then, Josiah White and Erskine Hazard, who manufactured See page D6
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Greeting Queenie the Witch, that character, on Halloween! BY CLAIRE LYNCH The day Queenie the Witch flew through our kitchen when we were all at home in Rockville Centre, my younger sister, Susan, was taken aback. She jumped, she stared, she wondered out loud what was going on. “What was that thing that just flew by?” Susan muttered under her breath. Queenie flew past the kitchen table, rustling the tablecloth as she whizzed by. Queenie left bits of her black witch’s cloak in her wake and when Susan, who was five years old at the time (and I was nine), bent down to touch them, they crumbled in her little hands. She smelled a musky, smoky smell but didn’t see the oven turned on or anyone standing at the stove. Some homemade chocolate chip cookies would have been nice but no one was baking them. Looking around, Susan turned toward the dining room where Queenie had flown to surprise our three older brothers, our older sister, Michelle, and our parents. Getting a good look at Queenie, Susan saw that she had a bright yellow face, a black witch’s cloak and a black hat that sat rakishly at an angle. Her fingers were long and bony and were the same yellow color as her face. That unusual color could only be described as phosphorescent yellow. Queenie flew on a broom that looked well worn. The yellow and black reminded Susan of the bumblebee she had seen – and feared – the day before. When Susan was in the back yard playing, several bumblebees came along and
buzzed her. Their flurry of activity alone was enough to frighten Susan. She ran over to our mom, crying, afraid that the bumblebees would sting her. They didn’t, but their constant buzzing was enough to give Susan nightmares that night. Queenie had a snarl on her face that was as scary as scary could be. She chanted as she flew from the dining room through the living room and up the stairs that led to the bedrooms. “A potion, a potion, a potion for the girls … A penny, a penny, a penny for your pearls …” Susan ran after Queenie, ran up the stairs and kept a safe distance behind her because Susan was terrified about what Queenie would do and curious at the same time. Her curiosity got the best of her. Even at five Susan wondered why her face and hands were that bright yellow color instead of phosphorescent green. That yellow face and some bright green hair just weren’t doing it. That Queenie had no fashion sense at all! Susan knew good style when she saw it! Susan was bold and brave enough to want to fend off any intruders. She wanted to protect the family. That Queenie had no right to be there in her house. Who did she think she was? She had to stop her and she didn’t care if it was Halloween or Christmas Day or Tuesday or any other typical day of the week. Why was this eccentric witch in her house on this day trying to take over their territory? She caught a glimpse of Queenie the Witch as she flew down the hall and headed toward our brothers’ room. She
stopped to talk to a strange-looking man who she later called Mr. Greenjeans because he was wearing a bright lime green T-shirt and the same colored jeans. She blinked because Susan had never seen someone dressed all in green – especially in that lime green color. Mr. Greenjeans said something to Queenie the Witch then they both turned toward my brothers’ door. Queenie put her hand on the doorknob and she entered their bedroom first then Mr. Greenjeans followed right along. The door banged shut and Susan jumped. What an unusual pair of people, Susan thought. Our parents ran after Susan, wondering if she would be all right in her encounter with Queenie the Witch. As mom was about to ask her something, Susan awakened with a start. She had awakened herself with a scream. Looking around her bedroom, Susan wondered what was going on. Where was Queenie? Why was she running up the stairs? Why was she so scared? Rubbing her eyes, she suddenly realized that she must have had a nightmare. Queenie the Witch was flying all around on Halloween. Why was she the color of bumblebees? Why didn’t she have a green face like the Wicked Witch of the West and so many other witches she had seen? And who was Mr. Greenjeans? She looked on the floor for little bits of Queenie’s black witch’s cloak, looked all around, but she didn’t see any. Confused, Susan blinked her eyes, wondering if Queenie was going to fly
through her bedroom and start chanting again. It was downright unnerving! Then again, strange things happened on Halloween. After she got over her nightmare about Queenie the Witch, Susan determinedly went ahead with her plans to dress up as Glinda the Good Witch of the North in “The Wizard of Oz.” She planned on wearing a fancy pink dress with puffy sleeves and a tall silver crown that glittered and glistened in the late afternoon’s light. Susan tried talking in that highpitched, wavering, aristocratic voice like the actress, Billie Burke, did when she played Glinda the Good Witch of the North in the 1939 film version of “The Wizard of Oz,” but I really didn’t think that she sounded at all like her, or believable, and somehow I convinced her of that, so Susan gave up on that idea. She also had a glittery silver necklace and a silver wand with a pretty star on the end of it that she planned on waving around dramatically like Glinda did. Susan had asked our mom weeks before to help her pull her costume together and mom did. She did a great job making little Susan look like Glinda. Susan walked around like a very special Good Witch and she had a silver glittery container for all of the goodies that she was about to get while trick or treating. Looking at her, you’d never know that Susan had just had a pretty vivid Halloween nightmare. She looked very calm, cool and collected. I have to give See page D6
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Disability Benefits: One Question Leads to Another BY TOM MARGENAU
Q: I don’t understand. I was getting Social Security disabÅility benefits. But I found a job that I could do. It paid me not much more than minimum wage. But because I made about $18,000 last year, I ended up losing my disability. Yet I just read a story about someone who won $50,000 in our state lottery. This person was getting disability benefits, and she kept those benefits. I made $18,000 and lost my checks. What’s wrong with this picture? A: What’s wrong is that you don’t understand what Social Security disability benefits are meant to do or how they work. You don’t get disability benefits because you have some kind of physical or mental impairment. You get disability benefits because you have a disabling condition that keeps you from working. In other words, the inability to work is the key to qualifying for benefits. So, if you can go back to work, especially fulltime as you did, you simply do not meet the legal definition of disability. On the other hand, the woman in your town who won the lottery did not work. She just got lucky by buying the right lottery ticket. She could have won a million dollars, and it does not change the fact that she is still disabled and eligible for benefits. My answer to the next question will explain this in more detail. Q: I live in a fairly affluent part of town. I was absolutely shocked to learn that a lady down the block is getting Social Security disability. How can that be? I mean, she has a big house, nice cars, a swimming pool and other luxuries. I thought you had to be poor to get disability. A: I’m afraid you thought wrong. You don’t have to be poor to get Social Security disability. You have to be disabled. Or to be a little more precise, you have to have worked and paid Social Security taxes for a certain period of time, and you have to have a condition that is severe enough to keep you from working any longer or a condition that is considered terminal. Maybe this neighbor of yours is dying of cancer. Maybe she has severe heart problems. Who knows? But the point is, she has been declared disabled by an agency (the Social Security Administration) that is known for having some of the strictest disability eligibility criteria around. The fact that she has money isn’t an issue. Social Security disability is NOT a welfare program. If Bill Gates became disabled tomorrow, he could qualify for Social Security disability benefits. And to clarify this further, please read the answer to the next question. Q: I am familiar with someone getting SSDI. Yet, I know he doesn’t need it. He and his wife have money. They have a nice house. Don’t you
have to be poor to get SSI? A: Yes, you have to be poor to get SSI. But SSI isn’t the same as SSDI. Let me sort out all this alphabet mess for you and my other readers. Social Security disability benefits are sometimes known by the acronym, SSDI. That stands for Social Security disability insurance. And as explained above, SSDI is NOT a welfare program. It’s an earned benefit that goes to rich and poor alike, as long as they are disabled. But SSDI should not be confused with SSI. That stands for Supplemental Security Income. And SSI is a welfare program. Poor people who are over 65, or poor people who have a disability, might qualify for a small monthly stipend from SSI. And now let’s add one more noodle to this alphabet soup of acronyms. The disability portion of the SSI program is oftentimes referred to as SSID. That stands for Supplemental Security Income disability. So I’m sure you can see why people often confuse the SSDI program with the SSID program. And to clarify one more reason for the confusion, continue reading. Q: No wonder Social Security is going broke. I just heard there are 7 million people getting SSI disability benefits, and not one of them has ever paid a dime in Social Security taxes! A: There might be 7 million people getting SSI disability benefits. But as I explained above, SSI is NOT a Social Security benefit. It’s an entirely separate welfare program. But what I didn’t explain is that SSI is funded out of general tax revenues, not Social Security taxes. The program just happens to be managed by the Social Security Administration. And the Social Security trust funds are even reimbursed from the general funds for the administrative expenses of running the program. And finally, one more bit of clarification about Social Security disability benefits will be provided in the answer to the last question. Q: I’m not going to name names, but I know a deadbeat in my neighborhood who is ripping off Social Security. He gets a disability check, but there is nothing wrong with the guy. He works in his yard. He runs errands. I’ve even seen him leave the house with golf clubs! Kick bums like this off the program and Social Security won’t need any other reforms! A: If I had a nickel for every guy who told me he knows a friend, a neighbor, a brother-in-law, etc., who is cheating the system, I could stop writing this column tomorrow and move to a villa in the south of France! I’m not sure if it’s jealousy, pettiness or a misplaced sense of righteousness. But I am sure, as I mentioned earlier,
that SSA runs one of the strictest disability programs in the country. You really have to be severely disabled to qualify for benefits. (And, yes, you still could be able to do yard work or even play golf depending on the kind of disability you have.) You said, “I’m not going to name names.” And that’s the problem. For decades, I’ve been telling people like you to report instances of supposed
fraud. Go to www.socialsecurity.gov, and under the “Contact Us” link, click on “Report Fraud.” You can do so anonymously. But I’ve learned over the years that very few people report it. They like to complain, but they don’t like to do anything about it. If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2018 CREATORS.COM
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Rails-to-Trails Sojourn on Delaware-Lehigh Trail C ontinued from page D3 wire and nails from iron, needed coal. They learned of the success of a Welshman who developed hot-blast iron making. They traveled to Wales to sign David Thomas to a five-year contract, and brought him to Pennsylvania to oversee the construction of an anthracite furnace. In 1818, they bought the Summit Hill quarry. But the problem still was how to get the coal to market. They founded the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company, created one of America’s first industrial and
families. “The father of the family (the only one who legally could sign a lease) was the captain, kept records, leased the boat, bought the mules ($20) on time; the wife helped with steering and homemaking. Kids as young as six would be responsible for caring for the mules. Younger children were tied to the boat so they couldn’t fall over.” She demonstrates how they would blow a conch shell to alert the lockmaster, who would have been on duty 18 hours a day. “It’s easy to romanticize life on the canals, but it was
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Greeting Queenie the Witch, that character, on Halloween! C ontinued from page D3
her kudos and hand her that. As Susan scampered from house to house I heard her singing a few lines from Bobby “Boris” Pickett’s “Monster Mash” song so I knew that she was definitely in the “Halloween mode.” That year, 1964, I wanted to dress up as Wednesday from “The Addams Family” TV show. Mom helped me part my hair straight down the middle of my head then braid it. We tied some bright ribbons to the end of each braid. I wore a white button down shirt with a pointy collar and a black button down cardigan sweater. Adding some black tights and black pumps to my outfit, I made sure that I kept the fancy black belt cinched at my waist. Mom and I added lots of makeup to my face – mostly lots of neutral foundation – then drew on some eyebrow darkener and a dash of nondescript lip gloss, and once I stepped outdoors, I made sure that I acted seriously and scowled a lot.
I found the scowling hard to do since I just wasn’t used to constantly scowling. It put a lot of people off – many people didn’t want to approach me at first but then, realizing that it was Halloween Day, they smiled and came up to me. My classmates, friends and neighbors seemed to be sizing up my costume. I could see them doing it. Most people either love a Halloween costume or they don’t. It either grabs them as being perfect for the occasion – or it doesn’t. when I mentally size up someone’s Halloween costume I always ask myself if I feel it’s creative – or not. When people commented on my costume, I would start to quote Wednesday, saying, “Either that’s Grandmamma or Santa Claus is a woman.” Adults and kids alike would stop me, however, since they really didn’t want to hear such blithering nonsense. But they did like my costume, so they said, and some of the kids went on and on about it, and they said that they liked Susan’s Glinda costume, too. My three brothers, Peter, Gregory
and Philip, as well as Susan and I gathered back at the house and compared our candy. Each of us dumped our bags out on the kitchen table and sorted through it. Greg traded Susan some Babe Ruth candy bars and Susan said okay as long as he gave her a few Milky Way bars. Greg mumbled something about not liking nuts so he was as happy as could be with the Milky Ways. Eating those candy bars seemed to make his day. We had a good Halloween that year. The holiday was a good one. I know that my family members enjoyed going around the neighborhood all dressed up in their costumes, ringing doorbells and saying, “Trick or treat!” Below is a fitting poem for this Halloween day. “Happy Halloween” was published in “It’s Halloween” in 1977 by Brooklyn native Jack Prelutsky. He grew up in the Bronx – “in a six-story apartment building where everyone knows everyone else, just like a small town” he has said, and he attended Hunter College in New York City. Although Prelutsky claims to have disliked poetry through most of his childhood, he rediscovered poetry later in life, and has devoted many years since to writing fresh, humorous poetry aimed specifically at kids. “I realized that poetry was a means of communication, that it could be as exciting or as boring as that person or that experience.” (poets.org) After working various jobs as a truck driver, photographer, folksinger, etc., he is now the author of more than 40 collections of original verse and anthologies of children’s poetry, including: “Stardines Swim High Across the Sky: and Other Poems” published in 2013, “The Swamps of Sleethe: Poems From Beyond the Solar System” published in 2009, “Pizza, Pigs, and Poetry:
How to Write a Poem” published in 2008 and more. When someone asked him how he decided to become a writer, Prelutsky said, “I’d always enjoyed playing with language, but I had no idea I would be a writer. I discovered writing as a career only by accident when I was about 24 years old. “I had spent months drawing several imaginary animals, but one evening I decided to write a little poem to go with each drawing. A friend encouraged me to show the poems to an editor, and when I did, I was astonished to find that the editor thought I had a talent for writing verse. My editor told me that I was a natural poet and encouraged me to keep writing.” (teacher.scholastic. com) So he did. Here is “Happy Halloween”: “It’s late and we are sleepy, The air is cold and still. Our jack-o’-lantern grins at us Upon the window sill. We’re stuffed with cake and candy And we’ve had a lot of fun, But now it’s time to go to bed And dream of all we’ve done. We’ll dream of ghosts and goblins And of witches that we’ve seen, And we’ll dream of trick-or-treating On this happy Halloween.” Crank up the stereo and dance around to “Monster Mash.” Or help some kids go trick or treating. Have a blast this holiday! Happy Halloween, everyone!! This is a fictional work.
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Rails-to-Trails Sojourn on Delaware-Lehigh Trail Showcases Repurposed Canal Towpath & History of Industrial Revolution C ontinued from page D5 Hugh Moore made his fortune manufacturing Dixie Cups. He bought this property and found out it came with the disused canal. I get to tour the National Canal Museum, which has stayed open late for us. The National Canal Museum was originally housed in a Crayola factory building; it was relocated to the Hugh Moore Park here in 2006 with a National Science Foundation mission to provide a STEM curriculum to school children – the museum is loaded with interactive exhibits and experiments. “Canals are perfect for these lessons – it’s the last transportation system using simple machines and human and animal power (mules).” The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor interprets this fascinating period of American history in the park through tours of the National Canal Museum and rides on the 110-passenger Josiah White II canal boat. The National Canal Museum is open seasonally, from June until October. Hands-on exhibits highlight 19th century canal life and technology. During our visit, we saw its special exhibition, Powering America: Pennsylvania’s Anthracite Railroads. See more at National Canal Museum, https://canals.org/ The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, 2750 Hugh Moore Park Road, Easton, PA 18042, http://
delawareandlehigh.org/ (It also has a description of the bike trail.) Day 3: Onward To New Hope As spartan as our first night’s campsite was on a baseball field in Jim Thorpe, Hugh Moore Park in contrast feels luxurious, especially with access to the facilities in the museum (in addition to actual bathroom rooms) and one of the workers, has offered to stay inside and open it up for us during the night. We also have a delicious catered dinner and breakfast around the museum before setting out on our third day’s ride, which will take us 38 miles but 242 years back in time to Washington Crossing State Park, where we will camp for two nights, and find ourselves immersed in the story of the American Revolution. Just before we cross the Delaware to Frenchtown on the New Jersey side, we see a picturesque red wooden bridge over the canal. Frenchtown, where they have arranged for a bike corral while we enjoy the restaurants and shops, is very charming. I munch on the artisanal cheese and bread I purchased beside the water before setting out for the rest of the ride. This part of the ride is along the sensational Delaware-Raritan Canal trail (one of my favorite trails, a particularly gorgeous section is from Princeton University north). We cross back to Pennsylvania at Lambertville into New Hope, another picturesque village. We are on our own for dinner tonight and many will bike back into New Hope from our campground at Washington State
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Crossing Park. During the ride, I rehash what I learned at the National Canal Museum and wonder, “What did these families do for the rest of the year when the canals were closed? It bothers me that these families made so little money ($8/month) for such long days, they had to work extra jobs, even after all the members of the family also worked, when owners became richest people in the world. How did Benjamin Franklin calculate that mules could pull a floating barge carrying 235 tons? How did they calculate the 6 foot draft for the canal boats to carry 90 tons? By formula or by trial and error? What if a boat had different dimensions? I wonder if the STEM curriculum at the National Canal Museum would answer these questions. Here’s another important lesson from our immersion into this National Heritage Corridor: The change in ecology necessitated changes in the economy and technology (an example of how history matters). Americans were always moving, migrating to take advantage of new industry, new technology, new economy, new opportunities, sometimes forced by changes in the environment. These canal towns, factory towns, mill towns arose because of coal and steel and many were ruined with the change in fortunes. Today, climate change, global warming is changing ecology again, forcing new changes in the economy, in technology, in society and in where and how we organize our communities. It’s very much how the canal towpath, originally devised to transport the coal
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which replaced wood, is repurposed for recreation and wellness, revitalizing the local economy. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors; it advocates for its 160,000 members and supporters, 31,000 miles of rail-trails and multi-use trails, and more than 8,000 miles of potential trails waiting to be built, with a goal of creating more walkable, bikeable communities in America. RTC offers TrailLink, a free service that lets you access RTC’s 30,000 miles of trail maps and itineraries and downloadable mobile app. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, 2121 Ward Court, NW, Washington, DC 20037, 866.202.9788, railstotrails.org, TrailLink. com. Next: The American Revolution Comes to Life at Washington Crossing _____________________________ © 2018 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear.com, www.huffingtonpost.com/author/karenrubin & travelwritersmagazine.com/ TravelFeaturesSyndicate/. Blogging at goingplacesnearandfar. wordpress.com & moralcompasstravel. info. Send comments or questions to FamTravLtr@aol.com. Tweet @ TravelFeatures. ‘Like’ us at facebook. com/NewsPhotoFeatures
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TAX PREPARER PART TIME in Franklin Square. Experience needed. Retirees welcome. Call 516-358-9455 Fax resume 516-358-9483
COMPANION AVAILABLE Available full time. Looking for someone to take care of your elderly parents in the comfort of your own home for peace and tranquility? 18 yrs. experience, references, driver w/ reliable vehicle. Please call 516-410-1892 or 516-967-1130
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WEEKEND CONCIERGE Upscale Community in Port Washington. Sat/Sun 7:00am-3:00pm. Must drive and be capable to lift up to 50lbs. $13/hour salary. Please email resume to: sgaddison@gmail.com
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DRIVERS WANTED: Must be flexible & professional, sign on bonus, CDL & NYCTLC A PLUS Seniors/Veterans offered discount. Call 516-861-2043 or email: DR@DELUXETRANSPORTATION.COM
PART TIME MEDICAL TECHNICIAN needed for a local Ophthalmology office. Fast paced medical practice. On the job training. Experience with Word & Excel would be helpful. Please email your resume and cover letter to: Office_mgr@drjindra.com
AIDE / C OMPANION FOR THE ELDERLY: Mature Irish woman seeking part time position as an aide/ companion to the elderly. Flexible part time hours available. References upon request. Please call 516-248-0105 (Please leave message)
JOB OPPORTUNITY: $17/hr NYC—$14.50/hr LI If you currently care for your relatives or friends who have Medicaid or Medicare, you may be eligible to start working for them as a personal assistant. No Certificates needed. 347-462-2610 or 347-565-6200
PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST wanted for Garden City, NY aerospace/military defense company. Procure military supplies for resale through life-cycle. Source suppliers for quality, price, availability, technical support to negotiate NOW HIRING CERTIFIED PCAs & HHAs! Part-Time; contracts. Analyze and coordiFull-Time, Live-In Assign- nate procurement policies, supments. Great Benefits includ- ply chains, quality control etc. ing medical and 401k. Open- Manage compliance with techings in Westbury, Huntington nical requirements, export/imStation, Bronx, Queens. Call port regulations etc. Evaluate/ 516-433-4095. Email: myjob@ report procurement strategies, ucicare.com resolve issues and facilitate opLearn more at www.unlimited- erations. Bachelor’s Degree in care.com Business Administration and P/T CAREGIVER NEEDED 2-year experience required. Loving GC family seeks care- Send resume to: giver / driver 3 afternoons a NorcaTec LLC week for 3 self-sufficient HS / Patricia Waters, Office ManMS age children. Perfect for ager college student or empty nest100 Garden City Plaza er interested in earning money Suite 530 while having a few laughs. Garden City, NY 11530 Please call Lisa 516-509-0663
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LUNCH MONITORS, SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVERS, SUBSTITUTE CLERICALS
Substitute bus drivers must have CDL license and be 21 years of age Interested bus drivers please call Mr. David Murphy at (516) 483-9297. Substitute clericals and lunch monitors call the Business Office at (516) 478-1040
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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 !
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ELDER CARE Woman seeking position to care for the elderly. 40 years experiences with excellent references. Please call 516-688-4322 or 516-299-6548 ELDER CARE: Woman seeking position to care for the elderly. Live in, full time, prepare meals, many years experience. Please call 917-828-2809
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INSURANCE Floral Park Agency Now Hiring For (2) Excellent Openings • PART TIME FILING & DATA ENTRY Some customer service, phones, no students
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Established Mineola company Salary plus commission Full or part time Earn while you learn
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ANNOUNCEMENTS ADDICTION HELP Struggling with DRUGS or ALCOHOL? Addicted to PILLS? Talk to someone who cares. Call The Addiction Hope & Help Line for a free assessment. 1-855-995-2069 CPAP MACHINE Have a CPAP machine for sleep apnea? Get replacement FDA approved CPAP machine parts and supplies at little or no cost! Free sleep guide included. Call 866-430-6489
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LOST & FOUND ** REWARD ** LOST BIRD COCKATIEL In Garden City Female named Chirpie yellow, grey and white. Last seen on Meadow Street on 10-18-18 Please call if found 631-278-9760 ** REWARD **
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PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail). Oh Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine of Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in this necessity. Oh Star of the Sea help me and show herein you are my Mother. Oh Holy Mary Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth I humbly beseech thee from the bottom of my heart to succor me this necessity (mention your request here). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh show me herein you are my mother. Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee (three times). Oh Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (three times). Thank you for your mercy to me and mine. Amen. This prayer must be said for three days and after three days your request will be granted. The prayer must be published. Grateful thanks,(MAK)
PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail). Oh Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine of Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in this necessity. Oh Star of the Sea help me and show herein you are my Mother. Oh Mary Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth I beseech thee from the bottom of my heart to succor me this necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh show me herein you are my Mother. Oh Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to Thee (three times). Oh Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (three times). Thank you for your mercy to me and mine. Amen. This prayer must be said for three days and after three days your request will be granted. The prayer must be published. Grateful thanks. (M.F.)
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NEW STARTING SALARIES FOR SEPTEMBER • BIG BUS: $20.73 hr. Benefit rate • BIG BUS: $22.73 hr. *Non-Benefit rate • VAN: $17.96 hr. Benefit rate Positions • VAN: $19.96 hr. *Non-Benefit rate available for
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PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail). Oh Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine of Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in this necessity. Oh Star of the Sea help me and show herein you are my Mother. Oh Mary Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth I beseech thee from the bottom of my heart to succor me this necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh show me herein you are my Mother. Oh Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to Thee (three times). Oh Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (three times). Thank you for your mercy to me and mine. Amen. This prayer must be said for three days and after three days your request will be granted. The prayer must be published. Grateful thanks. (J.N.) PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Holy Spirit thou who made me see everything and showed me the way to reach my ideals. Thou who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me, and thou who art in all instances of my life with me. I thank thee for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from you no matter how great material desire may be, I want to be with thee and my loved ones in Your perpetual glory. Thank You for your love towards me and my loved ones. Pray this prayer for 3 consecutive days. After 3rd day your wish will be granted no matter how difficult it may be. Promise to publish this dialogue as soon as your favor has been granted. ( J.N.)
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INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Looking to sell items from your home? Consider doing an Online Auction! Online Auctions reach more interested buyers than tag sales and can often sell for more than what you would make at an estate or tag sale. Invited Estate Sales by Tracy Jordan can do both! You can sell your items online reaching potential buyers locally or globally as well as hosting a private sale from your home! Let us guide you on what items to put in auction including furniture, housewares, decorative items, jewelry, collectibles, coins, artwork and anything else you may no longer want or need. Our services can help you to maximize your selling experience whether you are selling 1 item or 500 items. We are a one stop service for all your needs when you are moving or selling a property! Selling, donating, discarding and cleaning out services can be done to meet your time frame with minimal stress. Estate and Tag Sales Online Auctions Cleanout and Moving Services Home Staging Services Appraisals Contact for more info: info@invitedsales.com or Call: 516-279-6378 to schedule a consultation or receive more information. www.invitedsales.com
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ALWAYS BUYING Old Mirrors, Lamps, Clocks, Watches, Furniture, Glass-Ware, Military Items, China, Anything Old or Unusal.
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Call 516-344-9032 LOOKING TO BUY! Oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718-3861104 or 917-775-3048 TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718-598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www.iBuyAntiquesNYC.com
TAG SALE *BROWSE *SHOP *CONSIGN A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP China, Silver, Crystal, Jewelry, Artwork, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles Tues-Fri 10-4 Sat 12-4 Every Tuesday: 10% Senior Citizen Discount. All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-746-8900 email: store@atstewartexchange.org www.gardencityhistoricalsociety. org
GARAGE SALE GARDEN CITY FAMOUS SALE Friday & Saturday 10/26 & 10/27 9am—4pm 58 Washington Ave Decorator Show House Furniture, Custom Draperies, Custom Bedding, Lamps, Rugs, Pillows, Linens, Towels, Home Accessories. Designer Men’s Suits, Ties, Clothing. Designer Women’s Clothing, Handbags, Shoes & Boots. Leather Jackets. Iron Large Dog Bed & Accessories. Toys, Crafts, Gardening, Holiday Decorations, Books, Baskets. EVERYTHING LIKE NEW
GARDEN CITY MOVING SALE Saturday Oct 27 10am to 3pm 33 Pell Terrace Treadmill, Traditional Living Room Ethan Allen Sofa & Loveseat. Queen Ann chair, Sewing Machine/Cabinet, furniture, lamps, cookware, art, books, tables, tv, mirror, 3 drawer bureau, fan, gowns & MUCH MORE! *RAIN DATE 11/3* GARDEN CITY Saturday 10/27 9am to 5pm 38 Kensington Rd Kitchen Aid Mixer, rug, artwork, quality bric-a-brac, collectibles, furniture, holiday decor, china dolls, dartboard, clothing, decorative pieces. GARDEN CITY Saturday, November 3 10am to 4pm 70 Brook St. Tables, lamps, pet equipment, cages, aquariums, outdoor equipment, glassware, etc.
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
DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE? HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away. Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early! Annmarie 516-775-4256
AUTOMOTIVE AUTO SERVICES CAR DETAILING done at your home, includes cleaning of interior, vacuuming. Very reasonable. Please call 516-373-5928
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$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ 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 GARDEN CITY BORDER APARTMENT: Huge, bright 1 bedroom, new kitchen and bath $1,725 AND studio $1,385, 1 bath, dining area, gated parking, laundry, A/C. NO BROKER FEE, near LIRR. rentals@gardencityborder.com or 516-524-6965 (text or voice)
OFFICE SPACE GARDEN CITY 1565 FRANKLIN AVE Large Windowed Offices in newly built professional suite. Conference room, reception, copier, pantry included. Ample parking available. Call 516-248-3048 GARDEN CITY SOUTH PROFESSIONAL BUILDING 1st Floor Mint—35 x 15 $1,750/month Available Now! Must See! Owner—516-538-7474
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CONDO/CO-OP FOR SALE OPEN HOUSE GARDEN CITY CONDO FOR SALE BY OWNER Saturday & Sunday 10/27 & 10/28 1pm to 4pm 222 7th Street Apt. # 2G Large One Bedroom Condo in the heart of downtown Garden City. This 800 sq ft Condo boasts newly finished Hardwood Floors, Dining Room, brand new Bathroom & Kitchen with d/w. Low maintenance & taxes. By owner — n o broker. $499,995 Call: 646-499-1684
HOMES FOR SALE GARDEN CITY Impeccably maintained Expanded Split in the Estates. Center of block. Close to Stratford School & LIRR. LR, DR, EIK, large Den. Oversized MBR w/ Walk in Closets & updated Bath. Two additional BRs & Fam Bath. Lower level FR/ Office w/Bath. CAC, Gas Heat, new HW heater, new 200 amp service. 2 car garage, private back yard. Room to expand. Low taxes. $989,900. Principals Only. Call 516-747-1024
LOTS FOR SALE DOCKABLE LAKE LOTS FOR SALE! Lake Hickory, North Carolina. Gated community in western N.C. Offering underground utilities, fishing, boating, swimming & more. Call now! 828-312-3765 www.lakesvip.com
OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE LAND AUCTION: MT. POCONO, PA. 110+ acres w/1000’ frontage Route 611. Sells at/above $1.5M. Formerly golf. Near major attractions and employers. Highway access. High visibility. *Preview: 10/28. * Auction: 11/17. Legacy Auction & Realty, AY002051. BIDLEGACY.COM
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EARTHLINK HIGH SPEED INTERNET as low as $14.95 / month (for the first 3 months). Reliable High Speed Fiber Optic Technology. Stream Videos, Music and More! Call Earthlink today 1-855-970-1623. GUARANTEED LIFE INSURANCE! (Ages 50 to 80). No medical exam. Affordable premiums never increase. Benefits never decrease. Policy will only be cancelled for non payment. 855686-5879 SPECTRUM TRIPLE PLAY! TV, Internet & Voice for $29.99 ea. 60 MB per second speed. No contract or commitment. More Channels. Faster Internet. Unlimited Voice. Call 1-855-977-7198
COMPUTERS COMPUTER ISSUES? FREE DIAGNOSIS by GEEKS ON SITE! Virus removal, data recovery! 24/7 Emergency Service, in home repair / on line solutions. $20 off any service! 844-892-3990
DIGITAL MEDIA SERVICES MULTI MEDIA DIGITAL TRANSFERS: videos, pictures, negatives, 35mm, slides, Films: 8mm, Super8, 16mm. Audio: Reel to reel tapes, cassette tapes, LP records: 33, 45 and 78, 15% discount with ad. 718-835-2595. savethememoriesnewyork.com
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 AQUATEC LAWN SPRINKLERS Fall Drain Outs Backflow Device Tests Free Estimates Installation Service/Repairs Joe Barbato 516-775-1199 BATHROOM RENOVATIONS EASY, ONE DAY updates! We specialize in safe bathing. Grab bars, no slip flooring & seated showers. Call for a free in home consultation: 888-657-9488
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CJM CONTRACTING, INC. Chris Mullins. Specializing in general contracting including churches and cathedrals. All renovations, expert leak repairs, dormers / e xtensions, bathrooms, kitchens, basements, carpentry, roofing, flat shingle, attics, masonry, stoops, brickwork, waterproofing, pointing, windows, power washing, plumbing, electric. Small jobs welcome. Free estimates. Licensed / i nsured #H18C6020000. 516-428-5777
Z ACUPUNCTURE & HERBAL HEALING ARTS Xiao Jun Zhou, L.Ac. NYS Licensed Acupuncturist/M.D.China. U.S. National Board Certified Herbalist. 103 South Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, NY 11021 516-809-8999 AccuHerbZhou@gmail.com Insurance Accepted
ENGLISH, ACT, SAT TUTOR: 25+ year experience Critical Reading, Writing, Grammar, Essays. Lynne 625-3314
LAMPS FIXED $65 In home service. Handy Howard. 646-996-7628 MASONRY All types of stonework Pavers, Retaining Walls, Belgium Block Patios, Foundations, Seal coating, Concrete and Asphalt driveways, Sidewalks, Steps. Free Estimates Fully Licensed & Insured #H2219010000 Boceski Masonry Louie 516-850-4886 ROOF LEAKS REPAIRED All types Roofing & flashing repairs, aluminum trim work and Gutter Clean Outs. Nassau Lic# H1859520000. B.C. Roofing & Siding, Inc. Text or call: 516-983-0860 SAFE BATHROOM RENOVATIONS in just one day! Update to safety now. Grab bars, no slip flooring & seated showers. Call for a free in home consultation 844-782-7096
SKY CLEAR WINDOW 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, 45 years experience. 631-385-7975 www.skyclearwindow.com rob@skyclearwindow.com
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PAINTING & PAPERHANGING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING Plastering, Taping, Sheetrock Skim Cutting, Old Wood Refinish, Staining, Wallpaper Removal & Hanging, Paint Removal, Power Washing, Wood Replacement JOHN MIGLIACCIO Licensed & Insured #80422100000 Call John anytime: 516-901-9398 (Cell) 516-483-3669 (Office) JV PAINT HANDYMAN SERVICES Interior-Exterior Specialist Painting, Wallpapering, Plastering, Spackling, Staining, Power Washing. Nassau Lic#H3814310000 fully Insured Call John 516-741-5378 MICHELANGELO PAINTING & WALLPAPER Interior, Exterior, Plaster / Spackle, Light Carpentry, Decorative Moldings & Power Washing. Call: 516-328-7499
PARTY HELP LADIES & GENTLEMEN RELAX & ENJOY Your Next Party! Catering and Experienced Professional Services for Assisting with Preparation, Serving and Clean Up Before, During and After Your Party Bartenders Available. Call Kate at 516-248-1545
TUTORING MATH, SAT, ACT TUTOR: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 plus Trig, Pre-Calc, AP Calculus. Norm 625-3314
MATHEMATICS TUTOR: MATHEMATICS PROFESSOR Geometry, Trigonometry, Algebra, Statistics, Calculus, SAT. Call: 516-741-1762 PRIVATE SPANISH TUTOR: Let me help fill the learning gap that hinders your child’s success in Spanish. William Cullen, M.A. Spanish. Cell/text 516-5098174. Email: wdctutor@aol.com PRIVATE TUTORING FOR GRADES K-6 Give your child a helping hand! Licensed NYC / NYS Dept of Education teacher available to tutor students grades K-6. Contact Audrey Sullivan, M.S.Ed 347-628-8872 (voice/text) seguenow@aol.com WILSON CERTIFIED tutor available to motivate and work with your elementary-middle school aged child. Reading, math, writing, executive functioning (study/organizational) skills. 30+ years special education experience. Contact Michelle at shellycotter112@gmail.com or 516-428-1427
INSTRUCTION CLARINET, SAXOPHONE AND FLUTE LESSONS: Professional musician NYSSMA Adjudicator, motivating lessons in your home. All ages, beginner to advanced. NYSSMA Prep. Bernie Rose,Ph.D. 646-662-9373 PIANO LESSONS By Ira Baslow. Experience the joy of playing the piano. Private lessons in your home, free no-obligation piano lesson, all levels, all styles, all ages. Beginners a specialty. 516-312-1054 www.iwantmypianolessons.com
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CLEANING AVAILABLE EXPERIENCED POLISH HOUSE CLEANER Good references, ability. Very honest, reliable, responsible and hard working. Own transportation. English speaking. Flexible days and hours. Reasonable rates. I will do a good job. Call or text 516-589-5640 CLEANING AVAILABLE Houses and Apartments. Flexible days and hours. Experienced, reasonable prices. Very good references. Own transportation. Please call 516-272-5154 HIGH QUALITY SERVICE, reliable, own transportation with great references. Please call Mirian at 516-642-6624
HOUSE CLEANING: Excellent service, with great references, reliable, own transportation, English speaking. Call Selma 516-690-3550 HOUSEKEEPING AVAILABLE Young Polish woman available for housekeeping. Trustworthy, friendly and highly reliable, value for impeccable standards in maintaining a clean and pleasant environment for clients. Excellent references. Call/Text 516-445-5699 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
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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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Callie Coors, Rosie Sweeney, Jillian DiLemme, Walter Gross (American Legion), Joan Nedelka & Betty Erdos (Ladies Auxiliary), Trent Biscone, John Blume, and Aidan Pfaff The Girls State and Boys State leadership and citizenship programs are sponsored by The American Legion and The American Legion Auxiliary. This year the participants included Callie Coors, Jillian DiLemme, Rosie Sweeney, Trent Biscone, John Blume, and Aidan Pfaff. At a recent meeting of The American Legion, the students described what they learned at Girls State and Boys State. They participated in a mock state legislature. The legislature met to organize programs, elect leaders, and to pass bills in a way that is similar to how our actual state legislature operates. It was a very informative program about our government. The American Legion and The American Legion Auxiliary are very
proud to sponsor these programs which are held in most of the states in the U.S. Students are nominated by their high schools during their junior year. The students gave a donation to the legion to show appreciation for their participation in this program. The legion was very proud of these students and grateful for the donation to the American Legion/Auxiliary. Donations enable the legion to sponsor additional programs. Students who are interested in earning community service hours can volunteer to assist The American Legion/Auxiliary. You can volunteer for a time that fits best in your schedule. If interested, please contact Kathie Wysocki at bren29@gmail. com.
Former GC resident publishes first novel BY GARY SIMEONE
All Hallows’ Eve: Journey to the Cathedral Crypt Wednesday, October 31st Timed ticket entry available between 6:30pm and 9pm On this All Hallows’ Eve, you are invited to walk the bridge between the living and the dead as we journey together to the Cathedral Crypt to honor the souls of Garden City’s founders, who were buried there over a century ago. The tour will begin inside the Cathedral sanctuary with live organ music, followed by a tour of the grounds. There will be tricks — and treats — along the way. A goodie bag to collect the treats will be provided. Costumes are welcome, Victorianera costumes preferred. Appropriate for all ages. This event is free, but registration is required. Visit tinyurl.com/CathedralAllHallows to reserve your spot.
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The book is entitled Chuckanut Dreams, and it is the first novel written by former Garden City resident Martin Brown. The book takes readers into the world of an elite Canadian hockey league, and a rising hockey star who decides to take a different path in life. “The book is about more than just a hockey story, it’s about an individual who commits passionately to something he believes in,” said Brown, who lives in Malverne and is an English teacher and track & cross-country coach at Kellenberg High School. “He brings all of his values, passion and commitment to help kids who are in need.” The main protagonist is a man by the name of Jack McKenna, who grows up in western Canada and aspires to be a professional hockey player. He excels at the junior level, and is on course to be a highly ranked player in the NHL. “He opts out of the game and ends up deciding to go to university, being the first in his family to do so,” said Brown. “While there, he meets a girl and is basically set on a different path in life.” The couple moves to Washington state, and McKenna begins working in the child
reform industry, helping out local kids who are in need. Brown said that Chuckanut is a mountain that looms in the distance and serves as a symbol and metaphor for the character’s internal struggle. “Jack is an idealistic person who wants to change the youth and teach them the value of sports. At the same time, he’s dealing with pressure from his own family and his wife’s materialistic family, who is trying to pull her away from him,” said Brown. Brown said that living on the west coast helped him get the idea to write the book. “After graduating from high school, I went to school out west, and it’s just a different life there. Hockey is definitely one of the most celebrated sports in the state of Washington.” Chuckanut Dreams was released in March, and it's had a favorable reception thus far, particularly on the west coast. “Unfortunately the reception has not been as great in New York, but I’m hoping to change that,” said Brown. A recent book signing was held at the Dolphin Bookshop in Port Washington this past Saturday. Chuckanut Dreams can be purchased online on Amazon and Kindle Books.
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Vipers Victory
Thunder 11s Rock the Titans
The Garden City Thunder 11s U-11 Vipers Victory at Windsor, 4-0. From the left: Ethan Mundy, Dylan Volpe, James DeBusschere, Riley Quinn, Jack Costa, Jack Shorr, Will Brennan, James Dellgatti, Merritt Ruckh, Owen Andersen, Patrick Polly, Will Egan, Shayden Geller, Liam Mulrooney, Matthew Uhoda
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The third grade Thunder cheerleaders had a great time at Homecoming 2018.
The GC Thunder 11s took on the Rockville Centre Titans at Garden City Community Park in their fifth game of the season. The team was joined by new honorary team manager Jack Sutcliffe. Welcome aboard, Jack! The GC captains for the game, Jack Pawlowski and Gavin O’Donohue, headed out for the coin toss and signaled back to the team that they had won the toss. Offense led the way with a successful drive behind the dominating blocks up front from Zach Zander, Matt Kneafsey, Jack Pawlowski, Chris Sarkis, Luke Cascadden, Gavin O’Donohue, and Blake Cascadden. The offense picked up yards on the ground as the RVC defense slowly started to creep up to stop the running attack. The first Thunder TD strike came from 6 yards out as Declan Wuchte’s play actioned to Jimmy Trocchia sucking in the defensive secondary as Chris Sarkis snuck behind them, catching a flag pass pattern in the end zone. Spread offense was on call for the extra point attempt as Zach Zander executed a perfect shotgun snap. The line held their blocks, and a perfect crisscross route was executed as the pass attempt to Owen Wuchte was successfully completed. Blake Cascadden booted a textbook onside kick-off on the next play that was recovered by GC and back we go on offense. The I-formation toss plays worked well due to the aggressive blocking and downhill running as Michael Berkery found an open lane within the fantastic blocking and used his speed
and instinct to take it to the house for Thunder’s second touchdown. Back to the spread formation for the successful extra point as a screen pass from Declan Wuchte to Michael Berkery making the score GC 14- RVC 0. Once the Thunder 11’s defense finally took to the field, the collective efforts of Luke Cascadden, Matthew Kneafsey, Jack Pawlowski, William Yorke, Declan Iezzi, Luke Feeney, Taylor Minuto, James Prendergast, and Will Arendt made the Titans’ offensive line look like swiss cheese. The defense broke the will of the Titans with gang tackling from the GC linebackers that could be heard from the sidelines and a fumble recovery by Luke Cascadden. As the offense came back on the field, the ground attack continued with scoring runs by Michael Berkery, Owen Wuchte, and Blake Cascadden, as well as an extra point reception by Jimmy Trocchia and an extra point run by Declan Wuchte. The final hard run wedge was added by Declan Iezzi for his first career Thunder TD. Way to go Declan! The team showed tremendous sportsmanship as numerous running backs did a great job carrying the ball between the offensive tackles for most of the second half. The team has now chalked up nine different players to cross the goal line and will work hard to add additional players to that list. Next up, the Thunder 11s take on the Bellmore Braves for the final season game of their Thunder careers. Let’s keeping it going, boys, and move on to the playoffs!
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GCHS JV field hockey finishes great season The Garden City High School junior varsity field hockey team had a great season with 7 wins and 3 ties within its league. Each player contributed a significant role in the team’s success. The team had a total of 23 goals and 113 corners. Defensively, the team was scored on only 5 times, two of which were non-league games. Whether home or away, the team consistently carried the play and had the opposing team on its heels. The team’s commitment to preparation obviously paid off.
Congratulations to each player for a job well done!!: Colleen Buccellato, Olivia Cappello, Grace Tynan, Jess Cerrato, Anastasia Menoudakos, Emma Sutcliffe, Kate Berkery, Jessica Lane, Kasey Prybylski, Anna Venezia, Maeve Carney, Megan Gewert, Emma Nallan, Ashley Malatak, Hayley Fitzsimons, Caroline Kneafsey, Stella Smith, Kellin Reilly, Kaila Heingartner, Maggie Moran, Melina Papachoistos, Caterina Kephart, and Hailey Olshefsky.
The Garden City High School junior varsity field hockey team
The team finished the season with 7 wins and 3 losses.
Garden City Basketball registration is underway online Our Boys and Girls Garden City Basketball PreK-K-1-2 Clinic will be held on Sundays from 12:30PM–2:15PM at the St Paul’s Fieldhouse. Our season will begin Sunday, December 2nd and run through Sunday March 3rd, 2019. We have off dates for the three day weekends of 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-foot baskets and stations of different foundational skills & drills. Professionals recommend staying at a lower basket so as not to create poor shooting mechanics in younger players. Please use the “clinic link” on our website for background on the skills/
format/structure of the clinic. Please note that this is a clinic and teams are not formed and participants are not called. We believe that Garden City Basketball has the vision, volunteers and dedicated coaches, and sets the highest standard for youth basketball in the village of Garden City. Make sure you choose the right program...Garden City Basketball... Our greater mission is to provide a wonderful experience for all of our participants so that a lifelong love of the game of basketball will be nurtured and grow. Sign up ONLINE TODAY at www. gardencitybasketball.org If there are any questions about our program, please contact John Skramko at jskramko@live.com or 516-746- 9659.
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VILLAGE SPORTS Mad Science for Grades K–3
Garden City Recreation and Parks is offering an after-school program geared to children who are interested in science! Mad Science of Long Island is a company who provides a wonderful and fun learning experience while exploring different aspects of science. Each week of this 6 week session will cover a different topic such as “Under Pressure,” “Chem-Mystery,” and “Super Structures”. Residents of the Village of Garden City entering grades K–3 are invited to attend. Classes will be held on Wednesdays from 4 to 5PM beginning November 7th. Each class is one hour long and will be held in the St. Paul’s Center at 108 Rockaway Ave. The cost for this program will be $130, checks only, made payable to “Mad Science of Long Island”. Space is limited! To register for this program, please visit the
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“Crayola” World of Design Art Class
For Grades K–3 Garden City Recreation and Parks is pleased to offer “Crayola” World of Design Art for grades K–3. The after school enrichment program incorporates different art techniques while your child uses their imagination in such topics as “At Home on Mars” and “All Aboard”. Classes will be held on Mondays from 4 to 5P< beginning November 5th. Each class is one hour long and will be held in the St. Paul’s Center at 108 Rockaway Ave. The cost for this program will be $130, checks only, made payable to “Mad Science of Long Island”. Space is limited! To register for this program, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Ave.
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Benjamin Donaghy Patrick Sullivan
Fire Dragons Walter Melford Kayden Roe Tanner Schoelle William Sievers
Blue Sharks Isabel Kfuri Anastasia Monte Snnie Southard
Kindergarten Boys
Mia Casares Zoey Baebler
Pink Lemonade Dillan Galison Brooke Follette Brynn Canales Pumpkin Pie Bridget Psaki Grace Allen
Team Mohesian Finn Doherty Matt Lehman Mason Lichvar Green Machine Benjamin Chester, Nicolas Osorio, Mikey Geiger Team Groarke Jordan Bezinski Ayaan Kabir Hunter Lau Team Sardelis Evan Persaud Liam Fortney Karsten Trillhaase Team Stimmler Jacob Moran Liam Moylan Jaxson Pepicelli Team Hagopian Trip Kenny Conor McClelland Danny Hagopian Team Jendras Luke Finelli Landon Stoller William McCoyd Team Laufer Alexander Foley Dylan Ferrucci Owen Gotsegan
2nd Grade Boys
Green Fairies Mackenzie Lynch Sarina Pariti Nina Wunsch
Team France: Benjamin Carpentier Christian Ferrari Frankie Parlanti
Green Clovers Alexa Corrigan Kate Corrigan Everly Forelli
Team Brazil: Demetrios Dounis Connor Lee James Sorohan
Pink Unicorns Alex Pontone
Team Germany: Jack Baker,
Team Spain: Will Schreier
Team Ireland: Billy Supper Davis McHugh
3rd Grade Girls Yellow Jackets Hailey Karol Lynchy Chloe McCormack Golden Girls Sierra Skiadas Madeline Healey Antonella Falzone Terminators Entire Team Team 4 Charlotte Kenny Victoria Racich Sarah Ulrich Ninja Cheetahs Kayla Trongard Sofia Kedrin Juliana Lago The Rockets Maeve Garvey Abbie Hogan Zoey Wood Team 7 Entire Team Team 8 Entire Team
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GCAA Intramural Basketball online registration now open GCAA is proud to announce that intramural basketball online registration for the 2018-2019 season is now available at www.gc-aa.com (click basketball, click registration button on home page.) Please register early to lock in the rates of $75 for the K/1st grade clinics and $115 for intramural games (2nd-8th grades.) Late fees of $25 will apply after October 31st. The GCAA intramural basketball season starts on Saturday, December 1st and runs thru early March. The season concludes with Championship Saturday on March 9th, 2019. GCAA intramural basketball expects over 800 participants (boys + girls) and at least 64 teams again this year, and is held on Saturdays at St. Paul’s. GCAA rosters, schedules, standings, and clinics are easy to follow via the GCAA website (www.gc-aa.com.) Feel free to reach out to any of the GCAA dedicated volunteers below: Directors: George Liberopoulos (gliberopoulos@ yahoo.com) Nate Coelen (natecoelen@hotmail. com) Grade Coordinators: • Kindergarten Boys & Girls Clinic Mike Hansman (mhansman@nadcw.com) • 1st Grade Boys and Girls Clinic Tom Ryan (tom.ryan@broadridge. com) & Matt Garry (matthew@ ripplepools.com) • 2nd Grade Boys Ted Gray (teddygray_99@yahoo. com) & Nate Coelen (natecoelen@ hotmail.com) • 3rd Grade Boys Andy Kraus (andy.kraus68@gmail.com)
• 6th Grade Boys Ed Kneafsey (emkneafsey@optonline.net) • 7th/8th Grade Boys Scott Paskewitz (scottpask5@ hotmail.com) & George Liberopoulos (gliberopoulos@yahoo.com) • 2nd/3rd Grade Girls Mike Hansman (mhansman@ nadcw.com) & James Perisa (james@ shelterrockinsulation.com) • 4th/5th/6th Grade Girls JJ Morris (jjmorris187@gmail. com) & James Perisa (james@ shelterrockinsulation.com) • 7th/8th Grade Girls George Liberopoulos (gliberopoulos@ yahoo.com) Our anticipated schedule for the 2018-2019 season (Saturdays beginning December 1st) is as follows: • 8:00 – 9:00AM (Kindergarten & 1st Grade Clinics, Boys and Girls) • 9:00 – 10:00AM (2nd Grade Boys Games) • 10:00 – 11:00AM (2nd/3rd Grade Girls Games) • 11:00AM – 12:00PM (3rd Grade Boys Games) • 12:00 – 1:30PM (4th Grade Boys Games) • 1:30 – 3:00PM (5th Grade Boys Games) • 3:00 – 4:30PM (4th/5th/6th Grade Girls Games) • 4:30 – 6:00PM (6th Grade Boys Games)
• 4th Grade Boys Bill O’Donohue (hour4boys@yahoo.com)
• Time varies (Saturday afternoons & Friday nights) (7th/8th Grade Boys/Girls Games)
• 5th Grade Boys Andy Kraus (andy.kraus68@gmail.com)
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TMA Booster Club News
TMA would like to thank everyone who volunteered to sell the raffle tickets at the GC Homecoming Parade and also at the Football game. Another win win for the Football and TMA. We would also like to Thank Everyone who bought the raffle tickets please keep the support coming. Great job by the GC Cheerleaders and Kickline as usual. Always fan favorites.
Congrats to the GCHS Varsity
Garden City Boys Soccer Division Champions and won first Playoff game 4-0 over North Shore. Girls Swimming and Diving Team Field Hockey 11-0 (14-0) Girls Tennis- 7-1 Football 7-0 (undefeated in last 3 seasons) Girls Soccer with a terrific playoff win over Bethpage
Raffle Ticket Sales & Family/Senior Memberships
Our #1 fundraiser to support the Garden City School athletics and organizations is the selling of the TMA Raffle Tickets which are 1 for $50 and 3 for $100. You could win up to $10,000. The mailings went out with 3 raffle tickets and also info for the Family and Senior memberships this past week. Due to a delay in the printing of tickets themselves (printed in Carolina impacted by Hurricane Florence), we will be pushing back the DRAWING DATE FROM THE FIRST HOME PLAYOFF FOOTBALL GAME TO THANKSGIVING WEEKEND. So you have plenty of time to get them in and pass around to family members and co-workers. You can also purchase them online and pay for your membership at www.gctma.org.
Who We Are
For over 80 years, TMA has been the main booster club to support the athletic and social activities of the students of the Garden City School system. We have help fundraise for those groups that ask for our support and we have also promoted good sportsmanship as well as ideal citizenship. The TMA is composed of around 60 directors and 50 Life directors. We have over 400 Family
and Senior Members. The generous support from the residents of GC have helped the TMA provide raffle prizes for the TMA/Friends of Music “Rock for the Kids” and also a robotic prize for the STEM program. We have also helped with transportation for sports teams to their camps and tournaments. SEPTA Wine Tasting Fundraiser is one of our events that is sold out annually. We have helped Best Buddies, CPR Training for coaches, HUDL for the athletic teams and many more. TMA also runs the Father/Daughter Dance and Mother/Son Dance annually with the use of volunteers to bring this special night together. We also run the BAA/GAA award dinner annually for all Student Athletes of GCHS. Without your support these special events would NOT BE possible. So we THANK YOU ahead of time. We are always looking for New members to get involved. We need as many volunteers as we can get. So if you are an interested dad or mom, please contact us at tmagcny@gmail.com.
Upcoming Events
Father/Daughter Dance: June 21st, 2019 Mother/Son Dance: June 22nd, 2019 Director and Volunteer Meeting: TBA Thanks for all your support! It takes all the organizations behind the scene to keep the GC Schools at the top of the list…. GO Trojans! Next meeting: if you would like to come down and see what we do will be posted shortly on the website.
TMA Officers
Jimmy Connolly - President Rob Cappello - Co-President Bob Leggett - Treasurer Pat McElroy - Co-Treasurer Luke Lynch Bob Basel Rob McLoughlin Pete Haeffner John Blair Scott Maher - Website Master Tech Richie Carpentier - Sgt in Arms
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Thunder family and friends braved biting winds and chilly temps to watch the boys clinch a win against the Seaford Broncos and their first ever playoff berth. Powerful play on both sides of the ball kept the game scoreless through the first quarter. Defensive protec-
tion by Brett McGowan kept the Broncos stampede stifled. Offensive line protection by Liam Hanrahan and Robert Maichin helped GC move the ball. Anthony Asaro put Thunder on the board with an exciting breakaway run and Maximo Siragusa fol-
lowed with an extra point charge for a 7-0 lead. Kelly Knapp followed with a 40-yard sprint for a 13-point lead. Maximo Siragusa again rushed for the extra point to make it 14-0. The cold weather played a big factor in a number of fumbles for both teams, but it was a final fumble
recovery by GC that sealed the victory at 14-6 with seconds left in the game. The Thunder 9s prep this week for their final game of the season, Sunday 10/28 at 3:30PM, away against Farmingdale. Go Thunder!
Dimitrij Prokopez (9) stops a Bronco charge along with teammates CJ Rogler (4), Thomas Bacich (3), and Nathan Cohen (58).
Liam Hanrahan (28) and Luca Thomas (9) race to block a tackle for Maximo Siragusa (24) with the ball.
Thunder squad gives “thank you” flowers to the cheerleaders.
GC Spirit cheerleading squad - all smiles and heart!
Panel: Options in breast reconstruction for cancer patients The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Program is presenting a free educational forum: ”Reconstruction— Know Your Options,” on Tuesday, November 27th from 6 to 8PM at Adelphi University’s Alumni House in Garden City. “Addressing the emotional component is a critical part of the healing process in mastectomy and breast
reconstruction,” says panelist Mollie Sugarman, clinical director of the Patient Empowerment Program of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, PC. Joining her on the panel is plastic surgeon Dr. Ron Israeli, also of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and plastic surgeon Dr. Noel Natoli of Long Island Plastic Surgical Group. Both Dr. Natoli and Dr. Israeli specialize in breast reconstruction.
Providing the point of view of the patients are Anne Hogan, a reconstruction patient of Dr. Natoli, and Lucienne Colombo, a reconstruction patient of Dr. Israeli. This event is supported by grants
from The Plastic Surgery Foundation and Sientra Full Circle. This event is free but reservations are required. Call 516-877-4325 to register, or email breastcancerhotline@adelphi.edu.
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Thunder 10s blow away Mineola Chiefs
This is what “never giving up” looks like… a complete team victory for the Thunder 10s!
The winds of change were brewing on Mineola’s Hampton Field on Sunday. A wintry wind brought out the GC hats, mittens, and scarves. This Thunder 10 team was coming off a few hardfought battles. Instead of feeling defeated, co-captains Rudy Scalise and Chase Kraus and their Thunder teammates were ready for a full-blown battle. The offense came out at the start of the game and set the pace. Center Mike Griffin lead the offensive line that won the war in the trenches all game long. Guards Alex Giuffre and James Logler, along with tackles Patrick Corrigan and Conor Fortney, opened up huge holes for their teammates. Tight ends Timothy Levelis and Charles Powell sealed the edge to complete the lines dominance. The offensive line should feel pride in their performance as they opened up the doors for the running backs to gain over 200 yards rushing on the day. The offensive backfield, led by quarterback Ryan Haniffy, mentally and physically beat their opponents. Halfback James Sullivan thrashed the Mineola defense on his way to over 100 yards, rushing along with a touchdown and an extra point run. His day would not have been possible without the outstanding blocking by fullback Will Mattice, who added a touchdown and over 50 yards rushing of his own. Wingback Chase Kraus helped change the pace on the outside with another 50 yards rushing and an extra point run. The defense came out drive after drive with determination and discipline. They knew what they were supposed to do, they knew when they were supposed to do it, and they knew how
it was supposed to be done. Defensive ends Gabe Cohen and Conor Fortney secured the outside, while interior linemen Jimmy Barry, Max Milano, and Mark Gemmell shut down the inside. James Logler, Patrick Corrigan, Alex Giuffre, and Charles Powell added to the suffocating defensive line with outstanding pressure. Linebackers Will Mattice and Timothy Levelis cleaned up Chief running backs time and time again with punishing tackles. Levelis made an outstanding play by knocking a ball free from a running back and recovered the fumble himself. Mattice also forced a Chief fumble early in the game that was recovered by James Sullivan. Greg Buccella and Rudy Scalise rotated successfully between rushing the quarterback on the line and watching for the long pass as defensive backs. Ryan Haniffy and Chase Kraus acted as the last line of defense in the secondary and helped secure the shutout. It was a 14-0 victory for Garden City when the final whistle sounded and there was no denying, Thunder blew us away! There is no doubt that injured players, Angelo Cupani and Brayden Robertiello have been missed and the team looks forward to getting them back on the field soon. The Thunder 10s have stuck together as a team and continue to give outstanding effort each week. Their coaches are proud of the boys’ accomplishments and growth as football players and teammates. Next Sunday, the winds of war will travel to Seaford as the Thunder 10s take on last season’s rival, The Seaford Broncos. Go Thunder!!!
James Sullivan (18) runs through one of the many holes created by the offensive line, including Patrick Corrigan (36), Mike Griffin (7), James Logler (44), Alex Giuffre (74), Conor Fortney (31) and Timothy Levelis (55).
The Garden City Thunder 10s defense dominated the day with a shutout that included 2 fumble recoveries.
Co-captains Rudy Scalise (12) and Chase Kraus (26) won the coin toss, and Garden City got the ball to start the game.
Valley Stream Central had the unenviable task of taking on the Garden City Trojans on Garden City High School’s homecoming day. Before an absolutely packed house on a beautiful fall day, the Trojans followed senior back Justin Coppola’s 3 touchdowns to secure their 31st consecutive victory. The first quarter had Trojan quarterback Colin Hart connecting on a 7 yard touchdown pass to Justin Coppola, and an eleven yard touchdown pass to junior Holden Overbeck. Starting the second quarter with a 14-0 lead, Hart went back to work and hit receiver Danny Boccofola with a long pass, followed by a pitch to Justin Coppola from the 14 yard line that Coppola brought to the end zone. The Trojan defense forced Valley Stream into another 3 and out, and Hart and the Trojan offense went back to work, resulting in a 9 yard touchdown run by Coppola. The Trojans took a 27-0
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lead into half-time. The half time show was the best one of the year, with the varsity and JV cheerleaders, varsity and JV kickline, and the marching band all at their best, keeping the sellout crowd in their seats enjoying the show. Garden City’s first offensive possession of the 3rd quarter started at their own 40 yard line and ended when senior back Trevor Yeboah-Kodie took a hand off from Hart at the VSC 25 yard line, and after making a number of tacklers miss, found the end zone to put the Trojans up 34-0. Neither team scored in the 4th quarter, and the Trojans of Garden City brought home the homecoming victory with a final score of 34-0. The Trojans’ final regular season game is away against MacArthur High School, Friday, the 26th at 7:00PM. Come on out and support the Trojans under the lights this Friday night.
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178 Wellington Road, Garden City, NY Curb appeal abounds in this mid-block Center Hall Colonial, a little over a block to the Merillon Avenue train. On a lush 60 x 100 ft. lot, this house has a perfect setback with nice green backyard and paver patio. Center hall laid out with living room, formal dining room, porch and kitchen on the 1st floor. Also included on the 1st floor is an office or bedroom with adjacent full bath and tub. 2nd level offers hardwood throughout, with 2 additional bedrooms, an oversized full bath, and a massive master bedroom with more closets than you could hope. Put your own personal touch on this home in time for the holidays. SD #18. MLS# 3075809. $999,000.
Laura Carroll Real Estate Salesperson Gold Circle of Excellence Garden City Office 102 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY 516.248.6655, c.917.370.5354 lauracarroll@danielgale.com
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25 Kensington Road, Garden City, NY This exquisite home reads as a traditional 1930’s Tudor on the outside, but transforms into a Contemporary home on the inside, updated for 2018 living. Features include original moldings and gorgeous hardwood floors, as well as a stunning, sky-lit family room with cathedral ceilings and an authentic wood-burning fireplace opening onto a beautiful stone patio. The updated kitchen offers top-of-the-line appliances and mint condition quartzite countertops. Also offered are new baths, and a spacious master en suite with a spa bath. Located in the heart of Garden City’s desirable Estates section, a short distance to the LIRR, close to shops and town. SD #18. MLS# 3075823. $1,475,000.
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Saturday, October 27th 1:00–3:00pm Sunday, October 28th 1:00–3:00pm 178 Wellington Road, Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3075809. $999,000.
Sunday, October 28th 1:00–3:00pm 25 Kensington Road, Garden City, NY 4-bedroom. 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3075823. $1,475,000.
Sunday, October 28th 2:00–4:00pm 18 Plaza Road, Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3071781. $799,000.
Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3067005. $499,000.
Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3050208. $699,000.
Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3061824. $860,000.
Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3034065. $899,999.
Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3065023. $949,999.
UNDER CONTRACT
Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3026166. $799,000.
Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3068087. $869,000.
UNDER CONTRACT
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Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3067910. $975,000.
Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3031377. $999,000.
Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3043241. $1,299,000.
Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3046433. $1,395,000.
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Friday, October 26th 2:30–4:00pm Sunday, October 28th 3:00–4:30pm 279 Haypath Road, Old Bethpage, NY 3-bedroom, 3-bath SD #4. MLS# 3070758. $439,000.
Saturday, October 27th 2:30–4:30pm 190 Beech Street, Floral Park, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #22. MLS# 3059413. $859,000.
Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3034447. $1,425,000.
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Out of Town Listings Garden City, NY 8-bedroom, 4.55-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3031581. $4,175,000.
Saturday, October 27th 2:30–4:30pm 85-28 252nd Street, Bellerose, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #26. MLS# 3054945. $899,000.
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Sunday, October 28th 12:30–2:00pm 3 Calla Avenue, Floral Park, NY 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #22. MLS# 3069765. $668,000.
Hempstead, NY 4-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #1. MLS# 3072529. $298,000.
Seaford, NY 2-bedroom, 1-bath. SD #6. MLS# 3064742. $399,000.
Franklin Square, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #17. MLS# 3072465. $539,000.
Floral Park, NY 4-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #22. MLS# 3064334. $549,000.
Franklin Square, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #13. MLS# 3047662. $549,000.
New Hyde Park, NY 3-bedroom, 1-bath. SD #5. MLS# 3072910. $639,000.
Garden City South, NY 5-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #17. MLS# 3048514. $699,000.
East Meadow, NY 5-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #3. MLS# 3042616. $769,000.
Southampton, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #6. MLS# 3068772. $1,750,000.
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Rentals Roslyn, NY 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #3. MLS# 3022054. $1,994,000.
Manhasset, NY 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #6. MLS# 3025533. $2,650,000.
100 Hilton Ave, Unit 808E Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3060794. $715,000.
111 Cherry Valley Ave, Unit M-21, Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath SD #18. MLS# 3067051. $950,000.
17 Merillon Ave Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3074901. $4,500.
111 Cherry Valley Ave, Unit 205W Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3064538. $1,250,000.
100 Hilton Avenue, Unit 801 Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3071336. $1,999,999.
100 Hilton Ave, Unit 410 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3034870. $2,700,000.
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R E AS O N S TO S E L L YO U R H O M E
THIS FALL
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INVENTORY IS LOW
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MOTIVATED BUYERS
With the end of summer, there are fewer homes on the market making your property all the more desirable.
This time of year brings buyers who are serious about buying and interest rates will probably rise.
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CURB APPEAL
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BEAT THE HOLIDAYS
The change of the season provides a picture-perfect setting to showcase your house.
The timing is perfect to place a property on the market and not compete with the holiday season.
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