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BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

At a Central Property Owners Association meeting on November 14th, which drew residents from throughout the Village, Mayor Brian Daughney discussed details of a 150 unit apartment complex that has been proposed for 555 Stewart Avenue. As a resident asked about what is now being considered for 555 Stewart Avenue, former deputy mayor and village trustee, now CPOA Director Richard Silver spoke about the 150 units, one, two and three bedrooms and not any age-restricted units. “The units will be market rate and the last time I asked, about one year ago, the rents will be steep,” Silver said. Village Trustee Louis Minuto said the range would start at $3,800 and go as high as $5,500 to $6,000 a month for the largest units. On November 14 EPOA President Tom Hogan said he understands the village’s review process ahead, but with the mayor’s line of See page 47

For the second consecutive year and for the seventh time in the school’s history, Garden City High School’s Trojan football team won the Class II Long Island Championship with a 24-6 win over the Suffolk County Champions, North Babylon. See pages 70-71.

Unions claim slow progress on contracts BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

Garden City School District employees packed the November 14th meeting of the school board to highlight a lack of progress on contract negotiations between the board and the GCTA (Garden City Teachers’ Association) and the paraprofessionals unit. Katie Colavito, president of the Garden City Paraprofessional Teachers’ Association spoke at the meeting which was Locust School. Also attending the meeting were hundreds of teachers, paraprofessionals and many

parents who were attending following reports of bullying in Garden City’s schools. Colavito told the board despite 18 months of discussion, negotiations for a new contract remain at an impasse. Colavito said, “What we do not accept or remain silent any longer on is the lack of appreciation and respect given to the district paraprofessionals, particularly by your negotiators. When we attempt to discuss issues that are important to our members, the response of your negotiators is shocking…. A case-in-point is the toileting of students and I’d like to

believe it is due to misunderstandings by the part of the district, but in each negotiation session that goes by shows there is a lack of respect for this position. When the union raised the toileting issue with the district and asked for proactive measures to be instituted for toileting a student, we were denied. If a paraprofessional is unable to assist in this task, the school district’s response was that the paraprofessional would be fired -‘get a job elsewhere or they can quit.’ When a recent hire (paraprofessional) resigned See page 48

Trustees ponder St. Paul’s future at CPOA meeting BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

Garden City Mayor Brian Daughney, Deputy Mayor Theresa Trouvé and Trustee Louis Minuto fielded questions about the future of St. Paul’s during the November 14 Central Property Owners’ Association meeting. The mayor answered several questions about the St. Paul’s recreational concept plan and was asked about his vision for St. Paul’s. He described the well-publicized hiring of three Manhattan firms, Eight Inc. Thornton Thomasetti and Beyer, Blinder, Belle for a $100,000 sum to come up with concept plans for a “recreation-based center or community center.” The mayor declared for the audience that “there will not be housing at St. Paul’s.” “A few weeks ago we hired the firms to help us come up with some ideas. Other than that I can’t describe yet whether it would have two athletic (turf) fields, a running track or hockey rink – we’re waiting to see what they come back with for conceptual ideas, and it will be recreation-based but it will incorporate some other things. That’s what we are exploring,” Daughney said. CPOA Director Stephen John Gaffney asked about a concept that first circulated 15 to 18 years ago and was shot down at the time, for See page 47

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Village Tree Lighting

Garden City’s Christmas tree lighting will take place on Sunday, December 3rd at Village Hall by the gazebo (corner of Hilton and Stewart Aves.) The festivities start at 3:30 p.m.. Come and enjoy music by the Garden City High School Vocal Jazz Ensemble, who will perform a medley of holiday music. Also featured will be the Broadway Bound Dancers and Fivestone Contemporary Rock Band. There will be free hot chocolate for everyone, and a certain jolly old elf might very well drop by on the back of a fire truck. The tree lighting is run by the Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Sterling National Bank so hats off to them for their community spirit.

The Christmas Tree Lighting is one of those “small town” events that really ties together a community, and gives kids great childhood memories. In this week’s issue, our “Socially Speaking” columnist mentions remembering ice skating on Hubbell’s Pond when she was growing up in Garden City. We, too, have fond memories of skating there during the 1970’s and early 1980’s. For all newcomers, it was a tradition for decades that when the ice was safe the Recreation Department would clear a part of the pond of snow, and everyone could enjoy natural ice skating. Wouldn’t that be a great thing to bring back?

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LIRR knew about crossing issue To the Editor: Following with interest the photo and caption of the maintenance train passing the crossing at Washington Avenue and St. James Street South on October 29 when the traffic signal was green (Garden City News and Newsday, November 24th) The article noted that attorney Ken Falco took the photo and notified Senator Charles Schumer, good for him. Years ago when the same line (the “Central Extension”) had regular freight traffic, I had written to the LIRR / MTA suggesting regular warning gates be installed at Washington Avenue and also Clinton Road. They wrote back stating a phone number to call them. Could it be there was something they did not want in writing? Steve Brent

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Merry Christmas. In this past Sunday’s gospel, Jesus said, “Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of the least brothers of mine, you did for me.” We write to ask if you would join us in donating a baby gift to St. Joseph’s annual prolife baby shower. The gifts will be collected at the doors of the church and auditorium this weekend, December 2-3, for distribution in time for Christmas to the Long Island pregnancy help centers: The Life Center, Birthright, MOMMA’s House, and the Regina Residence. These organizations reach out to and care for brave mothersto-be who are in need. St. Joseph’s parish has held a Christmas baby shower for mothers-inneed for the past 25 years, and in each of those years, it has been an honor to be among the volunteers who deliver the gifts to the centers. During our visits, we have been inspired by the courage of the mothers, many of whom have been rejected by the babies’ fathers and/or their own families for having chosen life. We have

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also been humbled by the devoted counselors who provide the mothers with loving care and support. The mothers and counselors are most appreciative of the prayers and generosity of St. Joseph parishioners. The parish’s 9-month prayer novena and Christmas gifts reaffirm for the mothers their decision to give birth to their children. They know they are not alone. We can help make this Christmas a very special memory for the mothersto-be. Please consider donating a baby gift this weekend. Your gift need not be wrapped. Suggested baby gift items include: new clothing, layette items, home-made knitted caps, sweaters, booties and blankets, disposable diapers, infant formula, etc. Thank you and God bless you. The Church of St. Joseph Respect Life Ministry and Knights of Columbus St. JosephBishop Baldwin Council #15809

LIRR renovation projects To the Editor: Still missing from the Phase One $300 million Penn Station West End Concourse June opening was a seating area and rest rooms. (Was someone afraid of the homeless invading this new facility?) There are only three new ticket vending machines which do not accept cash. There are a number of significant issues missing from Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Phase Two $1.6 billion Penn Station Amtrak Moynihan Train Hall Project. Besides 260,000 daily Long Island Rail Road riders, there are almost 100,000 New Jersey Transit commuters who also use Penn Station. Partial financing comes from a federal $550 million Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loan. The loan is to be paid back by revenues generated from private sector investments with shortfalls covered by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The Empire State Development Corporation is counting See page 30

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Thanks to many generous students and parents, Garden City Public Schools again delivered hundreds of toys to the Toys for Tots program. Pictured here are elementary students with Santa at the drop-off at Roosevelt Field on November 15th.

GC Volunteer Firefighters ask for support for Wounded Warriors On December 6, 2017, Volunteer Firefighters from all over Nassau County will be headed to Bethesda Naval Hospital and other Wounded Warrior centers via fire truck caravan. NCFF OWW’s goal is to help those who put their lives in harm’s way to protect the rights granted to us as U.S. citizens. Its mission is to enhance the morale of service members wounded in the line of duty while serving to protect our country’s freedoms. If you would like to make a monetary donation, you may mail your checks to: Nassau County Firefighters - Operation Wounded Warrior PO Box 295 Garden City, New York 11530. If you would like to donate care package items such as: • Phone cards, Stop & Shop and Target gift cards • Fire Department & patriotic T-shirts - NY Sports team apparel • White Socks (especially short ankle socks) – Athletic shorts • Basketball shorts, athletic sleeve-

less shirts • Break-away pants, bicycle gloves (neoprene is best for wheel chairs) • New toys for preschool and grammar school age children of the wounded soldiers • Diapers and baby care items for infants. These items can be dropped off at: Floral Park Fire Headquarters located on Vernon Street on Saturday, December 2 or Sunday, December 3 from 10am to 1pm. NCFF-OWW is comprised of firefighter and EMS volunteers who conduct numerous fund raising events throughout the year to help meet its goals and enjoys the cooperation of the fire departments of Nassau County. Each year’s efforts culminate with a personal visit of NCFF-OWW representatives to each of the military hospitals to meet with and express our gratitude for the sacrifices that these brave wounded warriors have endured for our

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West End Tree Lighting on December 8

Everyone will be in a festive mood when Santa arrives at the West End Tree Lighting, December 8, 6-7 p.m.

Next Friday, December 8, the Garden City Western Property Owners Association (WPOA) will sponsor the West End Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, from 6 to 7:00 p.m. in the small park on Plattsdale Road adjacent to the New Hyde Park Road Business District. This festive annual event will feature holiday music by Sal Nastasi of the band Ready in 10, as well as singing and dancing performances by Broadway Bound, under the outstanding direction of owner Debbie Tavernese. The dance

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studio’s lovely and talented performers will grace the stage of the showmobile, provided by the Town of Hempstead. Hot chocolate will be provided freeof-charge; lights will sparkle on the park’s fir tree; and children will receive holiday treat bags. Everyone, young and old, will enjoy the appearance of Santa Claus, who is expected to arrive at 7 p.m. sharp. So, come on down, meet your neighbors, and say hello to the local merchants at the annual West End Christmas Tree Lighting, December 8.

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9 Mayor@gardencityny.net We are continuing our efforts to communicate with members of our community, including our residents, commercial tenants and landlords, visitors, friends at Adelphi and local merchants in different ways in order to enhance outreach. This weekly column is intended to advise our residents and community of matters that our Board of Trustees and Departments are working on, events and other important information. And of course, please visit our website for additional information: www.gardencityny.net. We are constantly updating and making changes to the website in order to keep it relevant and provide new information. We also encourage you to attend Village Board of Trustees meetings. See the schedule of meetings on our website. Our next meeting is Thursday, December 7, 2017.

Stewart Manor Railroad Station Parking Lot Reopens

The Stewart Manor Railroad Station parking lot paving project is complete. The lot reopened Wednesday, November 22, 2017. The Village was planning on repaving the lot this year as part of its road paving program but in talks with the MTA they agreed to reimburse the Village for the cost of repaving that lot, upwards of $350,000. All work was performed by Valente Contracting Corp. pursuant to Valente’s existing paving contract with the Village. The work included adding additional lighting, new curbs, new asphalt and bringing the lot in

compliance with all ADA standards, including adding compliant sidewalk ramps with detectable surface pads.

Beam Ballfield Clay

Kevin Ocker, chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Cultural and Recreational Affairs, is anxious about using a new product known as Beam Clay on Field 1 at Community Park. At its November 16, 2017 meeting, the Board rejected the first, second and third lowest bidders as the material did not meet specifications and awarded the bid to Partac Peat Corporation of Great Meadows, New Jersey, the highest bidder. Nine vendors were invited to bid and five bids were received. The product is intended to improve playability.

Landscapers and leaf removal

Crews are completing leaf pick-up in the East this week. Once that’s done crews will have gone through the entire Village once and will be starting in the West again and move their way east through the Village again. In regards to landscapers, they are allowed to pile leaves in the street for Village crews to pick up. The only regulation is that landscapers can only pile leaves - they can’t put grass clippings, branches, dirt, etc. at the curb.

Basketball Social for special needs adults

In its continuing effort to cater to

“Artists of All Seasons”

“Artist of All Seasons” is the name of an exhibition of four local artists – Carol Bruder, Julius Grill, R. Linda Levy, and Grace Su. Their paintings will be on view at the Barnes Gallery, 2 Nassau Boulevard, Garden City South, from Dec. 1, 2017 to Jan. 6, 2018. The art work of Carol, Julius, Linda, and Grace reflects their individual style and interest. The four artists are members of the National Art League as well

as the Art League of Nassau County where their work has often been exhibited. Their paintings have also been shown at other venues. Each one has been favorably reviewed and has won awards. Artists Opening Reception with live music and refreshments will be on Saturday Dec. 9, 2017, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. For further information phone the Barnes Gallery at 516-538-4503.

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Garden City’s special needs community, the Department of Recreation and Parks will offer a social on Friday, December 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the St. Paul’s Field House. The social will include basketball fun, pizza and soft drinks. The event will be run by the Department of Recreation and Parks and sponsored by Enriching Special Adults, Inc. This event is open to Garden City residents ages 18 or older. Caregivers should accompany special needs adults, if needed. Registration is required. Please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue or call 465-4075 to register. While this program is designed for adults with special needs, all are welcome. Just recently, the Department began offering a series of events and activities geared toward special needs adults. A Mini Golf Social was held at Garden City Community Park in October and Department of Recreation and Parks crews recently installed adaptive swing seats at all of the Village’s neighborhood parks. Future offerings will include exercise programs, arts and crafts and other social events.

Christmas Tree Lighting December 3

The Village of Garden City and the Garden City Chamber of Commerce present the Village Christmas Tree Lighting on Sunday, December 3, beginning at 3:30 p.m. on the Village Green (corner of Stewart and Hilton Avenues). This year’s program is sponsored by Sterling National Bank and will once again feature the Garden City High School Vocal Jazz Ensemble performing a medley of holiday music. Also featured will be the Broadway Bound Dancers and Fivestone Contemporary Rock Band well known for their performances at past spring Belmont Festivals and the summer Friday Night Promenades. They will be performing special renditions of familiar holiday tunes. The Garden City Volunteer Fire Department will deliver Santa Claus and hot chocolate will be provided to everyone.

Board of Trustees Meeting Dates

The next Board of Trustees meeting will be held Thursday, December 7, 2017 beginning at 8:00 p.m. in the Village Hall Board Room. Residents are encouraged to attend.

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Grammy winner to talk Broadway

Some say that jazz or country is the music of America, the soundtrack to the American story, but what could be more quintessentially American than the Broadway musical? From the days of George M. Cohan and Irving Berlin to Stephen Sondheim and LinManuel Miranda, America’s heartbeat has pulsed to the rhythm of Broadway. And nobody knows that rhythm like Broadway legend Thomas Z. Shepard does—and he’s bringing his unique perspective on the Great White Way to the Ethical Humanist Society in Garden City on Saturday, December 2. Now Shepard is finally revealing the stories behind the stories in a brand-new lecture program, Recording Broadway: An Evening with Thomas Z. Shepard, which will have its world premiere on Saturday, December 2, in Garden City. Shepard will talk about the memorable shows he’s worked on and the unforgettable personalities with whom he’s worked, stars the likes of Julie Andrews, Sarah Brightman, Yul Brynner, Betty Buckley, Barbara Cook, Joel Grey, Danny Kaye, Angela Lansbury, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, Anthony Quinn, Debbie Reynolds, Barbra Streisand, and more, plus legendary Broadway creators such as Harold Arlen, Leonard Bernstein, Fred Ebb, Jerry Herman, Sheldon Harnick, John Kander, Richard Rodgers, and, of course, Stephen Sondheim.

“If you live in New York, you maybe take Broadway for granted,” said Gayden Wren, the Garden City native who has worked with Shepard to develop the program. “You can get on a train in Garden City and be on Broadway in less than an hour. To the rest of the country, though, the way you experience Broadway is on original-cast albums—above all, by the original-cast albums produced by Thomas Z. Shepard. Recording Broadway is Tom’s candid, straight-from-the-cuff account of the making of three generations of classic albums, with great behind-the-scenes anecdotes, insights into the magic of bringing Broadway into people’s living rooms and more. Tom’s career began on the Broadway of Irving Berlin and has continued into the Broadway of Lin-Manuel Miranda, and his perspective on the Great White Way is one that is unique to him. Recording Broadway: An Evening with Thomas Z. Shepard will have its world premiere at 8 p.m. on Saturday, December 2, at 38 Old Country Road. Admission is $25 (including complimentary light refreshments), with all proceeds benefiting the Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company of Long Island. For further information or to purchase advance tickets, call (516) 229-1427 or visit http:// GilbertandSullivanLI.snickersnee.com.

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THE OFFICE CAT Light malfunction: On November 21st Garden City Police responded to a traffic light malfunction at the intersection of Court House Road and County Seat Drive. Lost wallet: A rider on the Long Island Railroad reports the loss of his wallet in the vicinity of the Merillon Avenue Train Station on November 21st. Downed power lines: On November 22nd Garden City Police Officers assisted Garden City Firefighters who responded to a fence fire caused by downed power lines in the rear yard of an Oxford Boulevard residence. The fire was extinguished by the firefighters. Turkey Trot traffic: On November 23rd Garden City Police as well as members of the Special Police, were assigned traffic and security details for the annual Turkey Trot. No serious incidents were reported. Bike taken: On November 24th a bicycle was reported stolen from the driveway of a Transverse Road residence. Credit card fraud: On November 25th a resident reported unauthorized charges totaling $525 were made against her credit card. Vehicle entered: On November 25th someone smashed a window to a vehicle parked on Hilton Avenue and removed a designer handbag. Early morning work: On November 25th, at 7:00 a.m., a landscaper was issued an appearance ticket for the operation of lawn main-

tenance equipment prior to 9:00 a.m. Assault charge: On November 26th, as a result of a domestic incident investigation, Garden City Police arrested a 44 year old Garden City man for allegedly pushing a female family member to the floor causing her to strike her head. The victim suffered lacerations requiring stitches and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The man was charged with assault. Package stolen: A package delivered by a courier service was removed from the front stoop of a Damson Street residence on November 26. C a r entered: On November 27th Money was reported stolen from a vehicle parked at a Cathedral Avenue residence. Bike stolen: On November 27th a bicycle was reported stolen from a Cedar Place residence. Hit and run: On November 27th Garden City Police Officers investigated a three-vehicle accident on Old Country Road where one of the vehicles left the scene without stopping. Hub caps taken: On November 27th hub caps were reported stolen from a vehicle parked in Parking Field 2S. Car vandalized: On November 28th an oil cap and fuses were removed from a vehicle parked at a Washington Avenue residence.

Cancer support group at Winthrop University Hospital Dealing with a cancer diagnosis is a challenging experience. However, having a place to share your feelings and learn new ways of coping can help. Individuals who have been diagnosed with cancer are invited to join a free support group sponsored by NYU Winthrop’s Center for Cancer Care. Sessions are held from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm on the following Tuesdays: November 28, December 12 and 26, in the Lower Level Conference Room at 200

Old Country Road in Mineola. Sessions will continue during 2018. The group is facilitated by Karen Sheinkopf, LCSW, from the Division of Oncology. Registration is required for this free group. For further details or to register, please call Ms. Sheinkopf at (516) 663-1058. For information on other support groups at Winthrop, please visit www.nyuwinthrop.org/resources/ supportgroups.

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Toy drive to benefit The INN

St. Joseph’s “Sponsor A Family” for Christmas– Urgent Appeal We still need more sponsors to reach our goal to provide 200 Christmas dinners to families from The Queen of the Most Holy Rosary in Roosevelt and Our Lady of Loretto in Hempstead. The need is greater than ever and there is still plenty of time to sign up!! Sponsorship includes the purchase of a Stop & Shop gift card and groceries for a festive meal. All of the details will be provided in the letter of instruction that you will receive after you sign up. So please email us at eileenbhoey@ gmail.com. Provide your name, address, phone, and family size (4, 6 or 8) that you would like to sponsor. If you have questions or want to sign up over the phone, call Pat DiMattia at 294-9316.

Grace Mage with the toy donations for the INN from last year’s drive. Thomas, Matthew and Grace Mage are holding their 8th annual toy drive to benefit the INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network). The INN is located in Hempstead and helps to feed and clothe people in need here on Long Island. The items will go to children in need and will help to make the lives of these children a little happier this holiday season.

Last year over 150 toys were collected from the residents of Garden City! A new, unwrapped toy can be dropped off at 57 Nassau Blvd, GC. Any type of new toy would be great! The deadline for toy donations is December 10th.Thank you for your help!

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LI Gay Men’s Chorus to perform at Cathedral Festive holiday classics and fun surprises are among “Treasured Memories” the Long Island Gay Men’s Chorus (LIGMC) will celebrate at their upcoming winter concert. The annual holiday performances is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 15 at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, 50 Cathedral Ave., Garden City. The group will also perform in Stony Brook on Saturday, December 16th at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 380 Nicolls Rd. Showtime for both shows is 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 at the door and also available online at ligmc.org. “We are proud to present our 2017 holiday concert, ‘Treasured Memories,’ a joyful blend of seasonal favorites both old and new,” Tony Mazza, a member of the LIGMC Board of Directors, said. “The holiday concerts are always a delightful blend of heartwarming and

entertaining selections, and this year’s offering is no exception.” Seasoned music educator and theatrical music director Jeanette Barsi Cooper, who serves as LIGMC’s artistic director and accompanist, collaborated with Mazza to prepare the 2017 program. “We compared notes and found we had much in common,” she said. “We wanted to have a very familiar selection of songs – both familiar to the chorus and familiar to the audience. My barometer was: When I looked at the song and thought, ‘Ooh, I love that song,’ I added it to the list.” Most recently, LIGMC staged a successful “Hurray for Hollywood” movie-themed cabaret concert at the Sayville VFW on Nov. 11. The group also sang at the opening-night gathering hosted by the Long Island Gay and Lesbian Film Festival in Huntington.

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Left to right, standing: Jacqueline Eltringham, Mrs. Belmer, Marilyn Blauert, Helen Mary Tyszka, and Joan Nedelka. Left to right, sitting: Theresa Caroselli Trorve, Maureen Fraser, Betty Erdos, Pauline Rudkin The American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 265 is collecting NEW navy blue or gray sweatshirts and sweatpants for veterans in the Northport VA Hospital. Every year the Auxiliary visits the patients in the hospital to bring Christmas cheer and gifts for the veterans. This year, the hospital has requested NEW navy blue or gray sweats in sizes M-3XL in men’s sizes. There are no females in the ward at this time. If you would like to donate NEW navy blue or gray sweats, they can be dropped off anytime at 38 Locust Street,

or you can call (516) 274-9227 for the items to be picked up. If you would like to contribute to the purchase of sweats, you can send checks written to ‘American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 265’ to the American Legion Auxiliary No. 265, P.O. Box 8, Garden City, NY 11530. Any amount would be appreciated. Please send donations by December 10. You can be assured that your tax deductible donation will be greatly appreciated by our veterans in the hospital during this Christmas holiday season.

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THIS WEEK AT ROTARY

From left: Rotarian Dr. Benjamin Cohen, guest speaker; Joanne Meyer-Jendras, Club Vice President; and Althea Robinson, Speakers Bureau Co-Chairperson.

Neurosurgeon Informs Rotarians

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On Wednesday, November 15, the Community Club presented a program by noted Irish novelist Tom Phelan. Mr. Phelan talked about life in rural Ireland in the mid-1900s and read selections from his latest novel, Lies the Mushroom Pickers Told. It was a magical hour during which Mr. Phelan transported the audience to a small farm in the Irish midlands. There was no electricity or running water and the cold and damp were penetrating, but they managed. The children helped work the farm and interacted daily with nature and animals. The fields were a wonderland for them to roam. Family ties were strong, and parents worked hard to survive and care for their children. This difficult life had its challenges, but also its many joys. Mr. Phelan was fifty when his well-received first novel, In the Season of the Daisies, was published by the Lilliput Press in Dublin. Since then he has written five other novels and published works in four countries and three languages. His most recent novel, Lies the Mushroom Pickers Told, is described by the book review site Shelf Awareness as

“a masterful portrait of Irish village life disguised as a murder mystery,” adding “Phelan finds humor and warmth in every poignant moment.” After the program there was a question and answer period and Mr. Phelan then signed and discussed his books with audience members while refreshments were served. Arrangements for the meeting were handled by Prem Chauhan. Decorations were prepared by Prem Chauhan and Anne Daly. Adele Lynch and Emilie Sair greeted the guests and provided information about the Club. Mary Alice Burchell and Judith Mauro offered hospitality, while Barbara Filazzola and Joan Kuster served the hot beverages. Judith Mauro prepared publicity. 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 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.

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GCHS photo student wins first place in “Guide to Garden City” contest

Abby’s beautiful hand-tinted photo (above) was featured in the 2017 “Guide to Garden City” along with other winners’ photos and the first place

Congratulations to Garden City High School senior Abby Paisley, pictured here with photography teacher Mr. Jason Karp, for winning first place and a $100 gift certificate in the 2017 Garden City News Photo and Essay Contest.

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Trustee, Environmental Board hear about leaf blower dangers

Coordinator Nick Rigano, right, and Garden City Village Trustee John M. Delany, left, chairman of the villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Environmental Advisory Board, welcome Dr. Lucy Weinstein, co-chair of the Long Island Environmental Health Committee and Dr. Bonnie Sager, physician consultant to the New York State Hospital System, who spoke on the dangers of gas-powered leaf blowers.

On October 24, Trustee John M. Delany, left, chairman of the villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Environmental Advisory Board, welcomed Dr. Lucy Weinstein, co-chair of the Long Island Environmental Health Committee and Dr. Bonnie Sager, physician consultant to the New York State Hospital System, both of whom spoke on the dangers of gas-powered leaf blowers. According to Drs. Sager and Weinstein, two-cylinder engines that drive leafblowers release their tailgate emissions directly into the environment and, thereby, emit many hydrocarbons and other pollutants into the atmosphere at a greater rate than automobiles. Drs. Sager and Weinstein reiterated the findings from the New York State Department of Conservation that leaf blowers also cause harmful noise pollution, and disbursement of the par-

ticulate matter that may be suspended in the air that we breathe for several hours. Leaf blowers can push 300 to 700 cubic feet of air per minute resulting in air bourn particles that include animal feces, mold, metals, fungus, pollen, chemicals, and pesticides. The discussion centered around the harms of leaf blowers to primarily children and also adults. Drs. Sager and Weinstein discussed various bans enacted by hundreds of communities throughout the country, which primarily prohibit commercial use of gasoline powered leaf blowers during summer months and permit landscapers to use the less-harmful battery powered leafblower equipment during those times. Nick Rigano, who coordinated the event for the EAB said he was pleased at the good turnout for the event.

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GCHS vocal students selected to perform at Carnegie Hall

GC Middle School recognizes outstanding students Congratulations to Garden City Middle School students for recently being recognized by the school’s Student of the Month and “Kindness Counts” programs. For the “Kindness Counts” awards, any middle school student “caught” in an act of kindness can be nominated by any staff member. Students are then recognized at the end of each month for their kindnesses. Similarly, each academic team can nominate one student for their out-

standing work, dedication, and achievement. “This award is for students who stand out amongst their peers,” explained assistant principal Dr. Daniel Fasano. “Students may be nominated for academic achievements, showing great improvement, hard work, or helping a peer.” Below are the outstanding middle school students receiving awards for the month of October:

Congratulations to Garden City High School senior Annalise LoBiondo (left) and junior Elizabeth Fetherston for recently being selected to perform at the Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall to be held from February 1st through 8th, 2018. Both women are students of music teacher Steve Mayo. This is the third consecutive year Garden City High School students have been chosen for the prestigious program; Annalisa performed in the series last year. Student representatives from across the U.S. and five countries will join with prominent guest conductors for the concerts. Receiving “Student of the Month” recognition for the month of October were: Raymond Byrnes, Anna Cooke, Kyle Galanti, Mary Grlic, Ana Gaztanaga, William Golden, Miranda Ludricks, Farren Martinus, Emily McHugh, Michael Power, Brendan Ryan, Arden Sanossian, and Isabelle Soberon.

Pictured here receiving “Kindness Counts’ awards for the month of September with Garden City Middle School Principal Dr. Peter Osroff (left) and social worker Mr. Keegan Baker (right) are: Kevin Backer, Brooke Blair, Alecsa Canaletich, Kevin Dealy, Rosemarie Donovan, Calogero Ehrig, Joseph Esposito, Kaitlyn Fuoco, Samantha LaSalla, Kathryn Maloney, Ava Manettas, Alexa Mangia, Keira McGuiness, Nicholas Mierzejewski, Logan Perry, Kayla Pontecorvo, Nicholas Remick, Tiffany Rubio, Lara Yildiz, and Isabella Yorke.

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Saint Anne’s School Annual Saints Parade

Oh, when the saints go marchin’ in… The first grade students at St. Anne’s School marched through McCloskey Auditorium dressed as the saint of their choice in the annual Saints Parade, a school tradition. For decades, families, friends and fellow students have gath-

ered together at St. Anne’s School in Garden City to hear about the lives of the saints from the first grade students. The “saints” entered the auditorium to the song “When the Saints Go Marchin’ In” and once on stage, each “saint” recited important facts and

information about their lives and sang beautiful songs for the audience. In order to prepare for this special day, each student memorized a number of important facts about the saints they were going to portray. The first graders practiced and rehearsed at home and in

First graders pose on the church steps after the Saints Parade

Miss Akyelken’s saints

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school with help from both their parents and teachers. A special thank you to the first grade teachers, Mrs. Marianne Riccobono and Ms. Tara Akyelken, and music teacher Ms. Corona for making the 2017 Saints Parade such a memorable event.

Republican like me BY BOB MORGAN, JR. I spent a portion of this Thanksgiving weekend reading Ken Stern’s entertaining and insightful book, Republican Like Me: How I Left the Liberal Bubble and Learned to Love the Right (Harper Collins 2017). I really enjoyed this volume. Mr. Stern’s book is relatively short (250 pages of text) and easy to read, and proceeds from an interesting premise. The author, a Democratic partisan and formerly the chief executive officer of National Public Radio, and a graduate of Haverford and Yale Law School, lives on Hobart Street in Washington D.C., a perfectly nice urban enclave that seems to celebrate all sorts of diversity except political diversity. Indeed, Hobart Street is 94 percent Democratic by registration and Mr. Stern was unable to locate an actual Republican on the block. In an effort to broaden his perspective, and believing that too many people live in ideological bubbles, Mr. Stern decided to reach out. For one year, mostly coinciding with the highly polarized 2016 election, Mr. Stern sought out enclaves of Republicans and the right. Mr. Stern can’t be accused of confining himself to comfortable right wing events like National Review cocktail parties. Instead, he went to such event as a pig hunt in Texas (despite never having shot a gun before and with rather predictable results), a gun show, evangelical churches, a coal mining community, a Trump rally, a huge replica of Noah’s Ark in Kentucky erected by creationists, and a convention of right-wing social media promoters. He also spoke with significant voices of the right, from clergymen and editors to academics, to many people of lesser station. One key part of Mr. Stern’s journey is that he liked many (although certainly not all) of the people he encountered. Occasionally, he finds example of haters, bigots or just difficult individuals in his travels, but this is the exception. More typically, he finds good people where he went. He speaks highly of an evangelical minister in Portland whose religious group worked closely with the progressive mayor in improv-

ing some of the public high schools. He greatly appreciates the work of George McDonald in New York, who, although not a card-carrying rightist, founded the Doe Fund, a group working with ex-convicts that emphasized hard work rather than handouts. He feels the pain of coal miners whose livelihood is being jeopardized. In addition to setting forth a number of colorful tales about his journey, Mr. Stern engages and takes seriously numerous arguments and theories of conservatives. For example, he notes that it is an article of faith among gun owners that more guns actually mean less crime. He goes back and forth through the hotly disputed arguments set forth by pro-gun researchers such as John Lott that in well-armed societies lawbreakers make self-preservation decisions to avoid violent crimes and instead resort to property offenses. In the end, Mr. Stern finds the debate inconclusive and dependent on assumptions, but he actually gives both sides a fair hearing. He does similar things with other strongly held belief among conservatives like the relationship between intact two-parent households and avoiding poverty, and to some degree skepticism with climate change theory. On that topic, he believes that conservatives would do better to concede that man-made global warming is real and concentrate on the alarmism that often accompanies the debate and the feasibility (or lack thereof) of proposed remedies. Another theme is that, when people are actually polled there are more areas of common ground between left and right than might be imagined, even on such hot button topics as gun control and even abortion. Support for better background checks is quite high, for example, as is opposition to abortion for financial reasons. It isn’t totally clear from the book whether Mr. Stern became an actual convert after his journey. But that’s not really what Republican Like Me is about. It’s much more an interesting tale of how we can learn from people holding different ideologies – but only if we try.

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IN MEMORIAM

Louis A. Wagner, Jr.

May 24, 1936 – November 23. 2017 Louis A. Wagner, Jr. passed away peacefully on Thanksgiving Day at his home in Williamsburg, Virginia. Lou was born and raised in Garden City and attended Garden City schools before attending the University of North Carolina. Upon returning from school, Lou began working in New York City for the W.T. Grant Company and then for the U.S. Postal Service on Long Island. Lou then found his true passion – the fire service. He joined the Garden City Fire Department on October 7th, 1957 and was assigned to Chemical Company. On February 1st, 1961 Lou was hired by the Village of Garden City and became a member of

IN MEMORIAM

Headquarters Company. During Lou’s dedicated years to the Garden City Fire Department he held various positions that included; Chemical Company Captain, Headquarters Company Lieutenant, Budget Officer, Uniform Room Chairman and head instructor for the Department’s Junior Auxiliary Program. His level of firematic achievements was outstanding. Lou was also an active member of the Cathedral of the Incarnation, assisting in Sunday services and participating in the annual Memorial Day Fair. Aside from his firefighter duties, Lou also found time to work for American Express in their card holder Membership Applications Division. Lou relocated to Colonial Williamsburg in 1999. There he enjoyed catching up on American History. While in Williamsburg he quickly became a member of Grace Church in Yorktown. It was not until 2012 when Lou had to address Parkinson’s disease. With wonderful medical and at-home care he made the most of every day. His 24/7 health care providers became his extended family. “Louie” is at peace, and is again back home with his parents, older brother and younger sister. Services are being held on Saturday, December 2nd at Maple Grove Cemetery in Kew Gardens Queens with a reception to follow at Fire Headquarters. Lou was a special person to so many.

Robert Pirrmann

Robert Allan Pirrman

Robert Pirrmann died at the age of 78 on Sunday, November 19, 2017 surrounded by his wife and five children in Stuart Florida. Bob survived 16 months after he was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer on July 21, 2016. Born and raised in Garden City, Bob graduated from Garden City High School in 1957 and then graduated from the United States Naval Academy with the Class of 1961. He served as a line officer aboard the USS Springfield CLG-7, Flagship of the Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean Sea and was home

ported in Villefranche-sur-Mer, France, then attended Air Control School in Glencoe, GA, and finally served aboard the William C Lawe DD-763 home ported in Mayport, FL. Bob worked at several air pollution control firms prior to co-founding Amerair Industries, offering design, fabrication and erection of site-specific air control equipment and systems to heavy industry. He married his high school sweetheart, Elizabeth McGowan, three days after graduation from the Naval Academy, raising a family of four daughters and one son. They moved about the United States some eighteen times over the years finally settling in Mariner Sands, a golf course community in Stuart, Florida. They had a wonderful life and their love affair endured for 56 years. Bob was cremated and his ashes will be interred at the Mariner Sands Memorial Garden adjacent to the Chapel. A memorial mass will be celebrated at a later date, not yet determined. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth, daughters Mimi Santoro (Greg), Colleen Schneider (Bill), Christine Charles (David), and Katherine Kearns (Mike), and son Robert Pirrmann (Pamela) and twelve grand children: Drew, Ryan and Cameron Santoro; Jack, Peter, Leila and Nina Schneider; Robert and Caroline Charles; Brendan and Maggie Kearns; and Charlie Pirrmann.

IN MEMORIAM Helen B. Donato

Helen B. Donato (Honey) of Garden City and formerly of Stuart FL passed away quietly on November 27, 2017. Born in Brooklyn, on February 10, 1922, Honey was the daughter of Judge Peter John and Mae (McLees) Brancato. She was a graduate of Our Lady of Guadalupe HS and St. Joseph’s College in Brooklyn. She married John F. Donato on Sept. 6, 1943. Honey’s life was dedicated to serving others, commencing with her family and her Lord. While a woman of great faith, her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her anchor. Her world revolved around every one of them, and each was loved as if they were her one and only.

In addition to multiple years of volunteerism at her children’s schools, Honey served on the board of Catholic Charities and gave countless hours to Hospice, Mercy Hospital and AHRC. She was a long time member of St. Joseph’s Parish where she was a Eucharistic Minister and served on several committees. Her home was forever filled with friends, cousins, nieces and nephews who knew there was always a cup of tea, home cooked meal and abundance of love to be shared. Honey had a special talent for writing poetry and the ability to capture all of life’s moments in her prose. Honey was pre-deceased by her beloved husband of more than 70 years, John, her sister Madeline Connor and brother Peter J. Brancato, Jr. She is

survived by her seven children, Mary Jane Samwell (George) of Annapolis MD, Susan Recame (Carl Fischer) of Berryville VA, Ellen Walsh (John A) of Marion CT, Ann O’Reilly (Fred) of Sterling PA, John, Jr. (Helen) of Langhorne PA, Jeanne O’Neill (Patrick) of Wilmington DE, and Mia Gillin (Paul) of Lloyd Harbor NY. She also leaves behind her most treasured 21 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Honey is also survived by many special nieces and nephews who were very much a part of her life. Honey led an exemplary life. Her accomplishments and generosity were measured through the innumerable experiences that she lived, the countless hours she donated to others and the family and friends with whom she con-

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nected. She was the picture of elegance; always smart, stylish, and polished, the perfect complement to her cherished and vibrant John. Honey was a star athlete as a young woman and remained an avid sports fan, ceaselessly cheering on her NY Yankees. Visitation was held at Fairchild Sons, Garden City on December 1st. with a Mass of Christian at St. Joseph’s R.C. Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions to The INN, 211 Fulton Avenue, Hempstead NY 11550 www.the-inn. org or Church of St Joseph Outreach Programs, 130 Fifth Street, Garden City NY 11530 www.stjosephchurchgc.org in Honey’s memory would be a fitting tribute to such a devoted and humble woman.

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Attention seniors: Do you want to feel better, have more energy? Exercise is the key, regardless of age or physical disability. It’s never too late to start! NYU Winthrop Hospital will offer a free community lecture for seniors, “”Move It or Lose It,” on Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at 1:15 PM. The program will be held at the Mineola Community Center, 155 Washington Avenue in Mineola, one block south of Jericho Turnpike, between Mineola Blvd. and Willis Avenue. Grace Rowan, MSN, RN, Community Health Nurse Educator at NYU Winthrop, will demonstrate safe and

fun exercise moves for everyday practice that may help seniors remain active and independent. Free parking is available in the lot adjacent to the building; metered lots (quarters needed) are across the street. Seating is limited and reservations are required. To reserve a space, please call (516) 663-3916. Health Update for Seniors is a free community health education program presented by the Department of Public Affairs, Geriatric Health Services and the Winthrop Home Health Agency. For information on other programs at the Hospital, please call 1-866-WINTHROP.

Garden City Retired Men’s Club

Retired Men’s Club Christmas Party

Tuesday, December 19th, from noon to 3 p.m. at Cherry Valley Club Sign-Up by Dec. 8th ( at a Monday Club Meeting or mail checks to Michael Curan: 301 Franklin Ave, GC. Members $30, guests $60.)

Upcoming Events

Monday, December 4 - Sandwiches Monday, December 11 - Regular Mtg Monday, December 18 - Regular Mtg Tuesday, December 19 - RMC Christmas Party Monday, December 25 and January 1 No meetings Bowling every Friday during season at Herrill Lanes. Contact Joe Leto at 248-9022. Poker players: check with John Marino at 248-1770. We welcome bridge, and especially

non-bridge, players, in order to expand the variety of our activities. Some suggestions: poker, chess, backgammon, other card games, cribbage, and billiards. You may also come just for 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 pm. Check with the GC News RMC schedule re upcoming meetings. The Club also offers a large screen TV. In good weather, we offer BBQ, bocce, shuffleboard and horseshoes.

Tax forum with Donald X. Clavin, Receiver of Taxes Garden City Public Library Tuesday, December 5th, at 1:30PM Receiver of Taxes Donald X. Clavin presents a Taxpayer’s Forum on Tuesday, December 5th at 1:30PM at the Garden City Library. (Please note the change in time for this program. ) Come to ask questions … get answers! Learn how you can lower your tax bills by taking advantage of tax exemptions

(seniors, enhanced star, basic star, veterans, home improvement), tax discounts, payment options, dates and times, and locations to pay your taxes. The Receiver will answer your questions about your property taxes and provide other important taxpayer information. No registration is required. All are welcome.

GC Senior Bridge On November 27th there were seven tables playing. The results: North/South 1--Grace Kelly & Carol Anderson 2--Barbara Burke & Jeanne Harmon 3--Grace Basile & Joan Cowie

East/West 1--Carrie & Bob Flapan 2/3--Mickey Norton & Arline Greco 2/3--Nick Basile & John Dean

Free legal consultations As a free community service to help those fearful of losing their homes, Nassau County Bar Association hosts Mortgage Foreclosure/Sandy Recovery Free Legal Consultation Clinics. Held twice a month to meet the demand, the next two clinics are scheduled for Monday, December 4 and Monday, December 18, from 3 - 6 p.m., at the Nassau County Bar Association, located on 15th Street at the corner of West Street in Mineola, two blocks south of the bus and train stations. NCBA volunteer attorneys meet one-on-one with homeowners to discuss their particular situation. The homeowners are then referred for additional help for mortgage modifications, loan restructuring, bankruptcy, financial planning assistance, services for lower income households, or emotional support. Many of these resources and agencies are available immediately in the same room, such as American Debt Resources, LI Housing Partnership, La Fuerza Unida, and LI Housing Services.

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“Move It or Lose It: Safe Exercises for Seniors”

There are no income restrictions to attend the clinics. Since 2009, NCBA has held more than 170 clinics assisting more than 12,000 Nassau families in distress. Currently, each clinic held twice a month averages 30-50 homeowners, signifying that foreclosure continues to be prevalent in Nassau. Volunteer attorneys also answer Sandy victims’ questions regarding homeowner, flood, property damage, automobile insurance claims, FEMA, debt deferral, and consumer protection issues. Bi-lingual attorneys fluent in Spanish are on site. Attorneys bi-lingual in other languages, including Russian, Haitian Creole, Korean, Chinese, Hindi and American Sign Language, may be requested when making reservations. To make an appointment for the next clinic, call the Bar Association at 516747-4070. Attendees are asked to bring their mortgage documents or other important papers and correspondence with them.

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Our bodies were made to move. Want to feel better, have more energy? Exercise is the key, regardless of age or physical disability. It’s never too late to start! Please join Grace Rowan, MSN, RN Community Health Nurse Educator at NYU Winthrop, for some safe, fun, exercise moves for everyday practice.

1:15PM Wednesday, December 13, 2017 Mineola Community Center 155 Washington Avenue, Mineola (One block south of Jericho Tpke., between Mineola Blvd. and Willis Ave.)

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

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Beginner Mah Jongg

Garden City Recreation and Parks is pleased to offer beginner Mah Jongg lessons to our seniors. This eight week course (extended from 6 weeks) will cover the basics of the game and the rules so you can enjoy playing. The class will meet every Monday from 10 am to noon beginning Monday, January 8. The cost of this eight week class will be $64 and space is limited. Checks should be made payable to the Village of Garden City. To register for this class, please fill out the form below and return it to the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Applications will be accepted until all 16 spots are filled. PLEASE NOTE – an additional $10 supply fee will be payable to the instructor at the first class.

Special Events for December

Register for any of the programs listed below by calling The Senior Center at 385-8006. Monday, December 4 at 10 am – Holiday Sing with Stewart and Stratford Schools. Please join us for this not to be missed performance by the students. Wednesday, December 13 at noon – Christmas Luncheon sponsored by the Office at Recreation and Parks. Reservations are necessary. The cost is $6.00, payable at the time of registration. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

Fall Trips for Garden City Seniors

Here Garden City Recreation and Parks’ fall trip list for seniors who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. If you would like to register for any

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of our trips, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Payment must accompany registrations. Wednesday, December 6 – Metropolitan Museum of Art and Bryant Park. We will travel by coach bus to the Metropolitan, where we will have time to view the Michelangelo exhibit as well as the MET’s famous Christmas tree and crèche and the many other wonderful treasures the museum holds. Lunch will be on your own at the museum. We will then visit Bryant Park’s Winter Village and Holiday Market before we head home. Please be advised that walking is involved in both the museum and Bryant Park. The cost of this trip is $67, checks only made payable to Rendezvous Travel. Please note, this trip is now filled. Monday, December 11 - Join Garden City Recreation and Parks on a Senior Trip to the Metropolitan Opera House for a Performance of Vincenzo Bellini’s “Norma”. We will travel by coach bus, leaving St. Paul’s parking lot around 3:15 pm. When we arrive dinner will be on your own. There are many restaurants in the neighborhood. Show time is at 7:30 pm and we will travel home when the opera is over. The cost of each ticket will be $85, checks only made payable to Jo Falabella. Please note – this event is now filled. Monday, February 5 - Join us for Chinese New Year! We will travel by coach bus into NYC where we will enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine and entertainment to celebrate the “Year of the Dog”! New Year is the grandest traditional festival with many legends,

traditions and taboos. Learn the customs and traditions of the world’s oldest culture. Space is very limited. The cost of this trip will be $85, checks only made payable to Rendezvous Travel. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. Tuesday, March 6 – Trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show. We will travel by coach bus to Philadelphia for the famous Flower Show! This year’s exhibits will feature “Wonders of Water”, with exotic flowers, a beautiful rain forest, fanciful fountains, and more. The cost of this trip will be $70, checks only made payable to Rendezvous Travel. Lunch will be on your own. Space is limited. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. Tuesday, April 17 – Brooklyn Brownstones - We will travel by coach bus to Brooklyn where we will explore historic Brooklyn neighborhoods with their tree lined streets and 19th century row houses while we learn about the “brownstone revolution” and the joys of living in Brooklyn. Lunch will be included at Juniors. The cost of this trip will be $85, checks only, made payable to Rendezvous Travel. Thursday, June 14 – Trip to New York Botanical Garden “Visions of Hawaii”. We will travel by coach bus to NY Botanical Garden. The NYBG will present Georgia O’Keeffe: Visions of Hawaii, a major exhibition exploring the artist’s immersion in the Hawaiian Islands. Highlights include a stunning display of more than 15 of O’Keefe’s paintings, not seen together since their debut in 1940. Discover a lush flower show evoking the gardens and land-

scapes that inspired O’Keeffe. We will then have lunch at the Seashore Restaurant on City Island. The cost of this trip will be $90, checks only made payable to Rendezvous Travel.

Exercise for Seniors

Recreation and Parks is offering the following exercise classes for seniors at The Senior Center on Golf Club Lane. For the next few months the classes will be free in order to for you to try each class, after which they will be offered at a nominal charge. Classes are open to all seniors ages 60 and older who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. Classes might be cancelled due to a special event or trip so please check the bulletin board at The Senior Center for updates. MONDAYS Exercise with Felicia at 10 am Tai Chi with Connie at 1 pm Meditation with Connie at 2 pm TUESDAYS Exercise with Joy at 9 am (paid class, prior registration is needed) Yoga for all Levels with Allie at 1:30 pm Chair Dancing with Felicia at 2:30 pm WEDNESDAY Exercise with Felicia at 9:45 am Chair Yoga with Connie at 11 am THURSDAY Exercise with Joy at 9 am (paid class, prior registration is needed) Yoga for all Levels with Allie at 11:15 am Meditation with Allie at 12:15 pm FRIDAY Exercise with Felicia at 9:45 am Resistance Bands with Felicia at 10:45 am Meditation with Connie at noon Tai Chi with Connie at 1 pm

AARP Driver Safety Program

Wednesday, December 13th In person Registration Begins Sunday, November 26th at 1PM Garden City Public Library In person registration begins Sunday, November 26th at 1PM at the Reference Desk for the AARP 55 Alive Defensive Driving Course to be held at the Garden City Public Library. The course will be given Wednesday, December 13th from 9:30AM - 4PM. Registration is limited to Garden City library cardholders and must

be done in person with photo identification, proof of age (preferably a driver’s license), along with your AARP membership card. Payment of $20.00 for AARP members and $25.00 for non-members for course materials and must be made at the time of registration. Non-Garden City Library cardholders may begin to register on Wednesday, December 6th if space is available. Cash will not be accepted. You must pay by check made payable to AARP.

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From page 2 on the sale of air rights over the Farley Building as the source for its $570 million contribution. Suppose the sale generates less than anticipated. How would they make up the shortfall? What was the $1.6 billion cost estimate based on? There is no detailed project schedule or budget shared with the public to justify the promised December 2020 completion date. The project still fails to add any new track or platform capacity for Amtrak, New Jersey Transit, LIRR or future Metro North Rail Road service. These improvements are necessary to accommodate thousands of new riders and run additional trains during peak AM & PM rush hours. Creation of the new Moynihan Train Station, ticket office and renovated platforms below the Farley Building between 8th and 9th Avenue sounds great on paper. More LIRR riders continue to purchase tickets via Mail & Ride, ticket vending machines or various apps. Last month, the MTA awarded a contract for $573 million to Cubic Transportation Systems to replace the Metro Card. In coming years, new fare collection technology will be coming on line for both subway and commuter rail riders. As a result, the concept of staffed ticket windows and offices may go the way of the dinosaurs. It will only benefit a minority of LIRR riders whose destinations are west of 8th Avenue or utilize the 8th Avenue A, C and E subways. An overwhelming majority of riders exit to destinations east of 7th Avenue. This includes using the 1 ,2 & 3 subways (some transferring at Times Square for either the shuttle or #7 subway to access Grand Central Terminal) or walking to Herald Square (to access the B, D. F, N, R, Q & W subway lines or PATH). LIRR trains arriving and departing from platform space farther west in Penn Station will result in longer walks for a majority of riders coming east of 7th Avenue. Many would argue that this is a waste of several hundred million dollars. Most LIRR riders would prefer that these monies be spent on basic track, interlockings, power and signal maintenance at Penn Station rather than a new ticket office and waiting area. Better track, interlockings, power and signal maintenance scheduled on a more frequent regular basis might help avoid the increasing number of train delays and cancellations. LIRR riders would tell you that it is clearly a higher priority than any new Penn Station ticket office and waiting room.

Cuomo is probably unaware of the original $200 million dollar Penn Station Improvement project in the early 1990’s. Funding was provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation Urban Mass Transportation Administration (today’s Federal Transit Administration). These funds were used to upgrade the 7th Avenue ticket office, open a new entrance on 34th Street just west of 7th Avenue and renovate the main concourse connecting 7th & 8th Avenue. Work was completed in 1994. All FTA capital improvements have a useful life requirement contained in the master grant agreements with the MTA. Failure to do so, could result in FTA requesting reimbursement by the MTA based upon straight line depreciation for the remaining value which was never achieved. Cuomo proposes widening the corridor from 25 to 75 feet plus raising the ceiling from 16 to 18 feet. Sounds great, but remember that the useful life for similar prior investments to both the corridor and ceiling went into beneficial use in 1994. They would only be 26 years old in 2020. The MTA could be on the hook for reimbursing FTA millions. Also missing is a key low cost option that could benefit tens of thousands of riders. Until the 1970s, both LIRR and NJ Transit riders exiting east at Penn Station had a direct underground passageway known as the Hilton Corridor. It was also known as the Gimbel’s passageway. This provided a simple indoor connection to the 34th Street Herald Square subway and PATH station complex. It could be rebuilt in several years for $150 million versus $10.8 billion (perhaps up to $12 billion based upon the amended Federal Transit Administration Full Funding Grant Agreement with the MTA) for MTA LIRR Eastside Access to Grand Central Terminal. Reopening this passageway would provide improved access to midtown east several years prior to MTA LIRR Eastside Access. Current project schedule calls for service to begin in December 2023 (new FFGA date). Don’t be surprised when MTA announces yet another round of delays and new recovery schedule. This could result in LIRR service to Grand Central Terminal starting in 2024. Larry Penner (Larry Penner is a transportation historian and advocate who previously worked 31 years for the US Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration Region 2 NY Office)

Holiday safety tips from the Garden City Police Department

The holiday season is always a special time of year. It is also a time when busy people become preoccupied and vulnerable to theft and other holiday crime. We can never be too careful, too prepared or too aware. The Garden City Police Department wishes you a safe, happy and peaceful holiday season and offers the following tips:

Driving

• If you must shop at night, park in a well-lit area. Lock your vehicle and close all windows. • Avoid parking next to vans, trucks with camper shells, or cars with tinted windows. • Park as close as you can to your destination and take notice of where you parked. • Never leave your car unoccupied with the motor running or with children inside. • Avoid leaving packages or valuables inside your vehicle where they can be seen by potential thieves. • When approaching or leaving your vehicle, be aware of your surroundings. • Do not approach your car alone if there are suspicious people in the area. • Do not roll down your window if approached by a stranger; talk through the glass or drive away.

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• Ensure all doors and windows are locked when you leave the house, even for a few minutes. • When leaving home for an extended period, ask a neighbor or family member to watch your house and pick up your newspapers, mail or deliveries. • Indoor and outdoor lights should be on automatic timers; leave a radio or television on so the house looks and sounds occupied. • Gifts should not be visible through the windows and doors of your home. • Be aware that criminals sometimes pose as couriers delivering gifts.

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• Plan your trip carefully and avoid getting lost by knowing the routes you will be taking. Tell someone when and where you are going, as well as what time you expect to return home. • When leaving home, leave interior and exterior lights on and if equipped, activate your alarm system. Be aware of anyone watching or following you when you leave. • Ensure your car has a full tank of gas and keep your doors locked and windows closed.

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The Stewart Manor train station parking lot got new paving and additional lighting when it was refurbished.

Is this the old west? Is that Butch Cassidy over there on the platform? No, actually, this is the original Garden City Railroad Station built in 1873. This photo looking east was taken during the 1870’s and shows how desolate the area was back then. In 1898, this station was torn down and a new “modern” station was built slightly to the west, where it still exists today.

The Stewart Manor train station parking lot refurbishment project was successfully completed this month. The lot reopened Wednesday, November 22. All work was performed by Valente Contracting Corp. pursuant to Valente’s existing paving contract with the Village. The work included adding additional lighting, new curbs, new asphalt, and bringing the lot in compliance with all ADA standards, including adding compliant sidewalk ramps with detectable surface pads. “This project substantially improved the conditions of the lot and it also included adding additional energy-efficient LED lighting to improve safety and brought the surrounding sidewalks into compliance with ADA regulations,” Public Works superintendent Joseph DiFrancisco said.

The Village was planning on repaving the lot this year as part of its road paving program but in talks with the MTA, they agreed to reimburse the Village for the cost of repaving, upwards of $350,000. “The MTA is currently in the process of refurbishing the Stewart Manor station as part of the third track project. The Village was able to secure the funding from the MTA to cover the entire cost of this project. This was a great example of cooperation between governmental agencies in order to improve services for the residents of Garden City,” Mr. DiFrancisco added, thanking John Borroni of the Village Engineering Department for overseeing this project and the MTA for their cooperation and assistance with the project.

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A magical dinner to support Historical Society’s Capital Campaign

Winning auction bidders Jessica Jones and Mark McNamara host their guests at a magical dinner at The Garden City Historical Society Museum. At The Garden City Historical Society’s spring gala, Garden City residents Jessica Jones and Mark McNamara bid on an unusual Silent Auction item…dinner for ten in the beautifully appointed, Victorian setting of The Garden City Historical Society Museum. Over the following months, many ideas were explored by Jessica and the Historical Society’s Events Committee to make the evening magical. The dream became reality and Jessica and Mark recently had the opportunity to host their friends at the dinner party. The menu featured passed can-

apés, Grilled Filet Mignon and French cut Breast of Chicken with Asian Style Greens. The elegant dinner, graciously donated by PRIME Fine Catering, was served on antique Haviland Limoges porcelain, alongside gleaming antique vermeil flatware. Antique Baccarat crystal from the Society’s A.T. Stewart Exchange sparkled atop the glittering gold silk tablecloth. The Society paired wines with each course. Desserts included luscious homemade shortbread, cheesecake and hot fudge sauce prepared by Historical Society Trustees. Prime Fine Catering has offered to partner with the Society’s Events

Dessert for Jessica’s and Mark’s guests was prepared by two of the Society’s board members and included President Mary Mahoney’s shortbread and truffles, and Trustee Francine Ryan’s homemade cheesecake with hot fudge sauce and seasonal berries. Committee and Development Committee to present two additional dinners to be held at the Museum in 2018. Look for opportunities to bid on these sure-to-be memorable and fabulous dinner parties! All proceeds go to the Societies’ Capital Campaign for the restoration of the exterior of the Museum. After several years of fundraising and many generous gifts, restoration work began on the Widow’s Walk under the able leadership of Vinny Muldoon and Old World Quality Corp. on November 6. Vinny and his experienced contractors are guided by plans and specifications provided by the Historical Society’s architectural preservation

firm, Page Ayres Cowley Architects, of Manhattan, to ensure authenticity of the restoration. To date, the Historical Society has raised nearly $150,000 toward the project goal of $500,000. The project’s scope of work includes roofing and flashing, gutters, exterior wood restoration or replacement, window and door restoration, and painting the entire building, an 1872 structure that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Donations to the Capital Campaign can be made payable, and mailed to: The Garden City Historical Society, P.O. Box 179, Garden City, NY 11530.

GC dentist assists hurricane victims in Puerto Rico

Dr. Nicholas Vernice recently returned from the federal medical response to Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. He spent four weeks in Puerto Rico as a member of the Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team (DMORT), a part of the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS). As a DMORT team member, Dr. Vernice assisted local authorities with performing forensic dental pathology procedures and victim identifications. The NDMS is a federal program that can support communities with medical care and mortuary assistance during disasters or public health emergen-

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“Hurricane Maria put people’s health and safety in jeopardy, and NDMS members are answering the call of duty to help residents affected by this disaster,” said NDMS’ acting director Ron Miller. “When a state requests our assistance, we respond and serve until NDMS services are no longer needed.” Dr. Vernice has lived in the village for over 25 years with his wife RoseAnn and their two children Alexandra and Nicholas. In addition to his dental practice, he is a full time clinical instructor of operative and forensic dentistry at NYU College of Dentistry. Dr. Vernice is a founding member of the Department

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YES teen group collects eyeglasses for Lions Club

YES (Youth of Ethical Societies), the teen group of the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island, located in Garden City, collected 125 pairs of used eyeglasses that they donated to the Floral Park Lions Club for recycling. Theresa Whalen of Floral Park, the 1st vice district governor of District 20K2 Nassau County and Bermuda of the Lions Club, accepted the eyeglasses. She ways they will be measured and sent to people around the world, where the glasses are distributed according to their needs. “This is truly a social justice issue,” says Floral Park resident Alison Pratt, the co-director of the YES group. “Without vision, we can’t work, get an education, or have good quality of life.” Teens participating in the collec-

tion were Maggie Cullimore and Erika Avallone of New Hyde Park Jessie Rivera and Aniyah Granger, both of West Hempstead, Nadiya Sivin-Kachala of Amityville. Asked why she participated in the collection, Aniyah said, “When you’re achieving in life, you have to look out for others so they can achieve their goals. YES is a group of teens who want to make the world a better place. They meet on most Sundays at 11 am for discussion and planning projects, which include helping people in need, the environment, and social justice. The group meets at the Ethical Humanist Society, 38 Old Country Road, Garden City. Please call 516-741-7304 for the meeting schedule.

Alison Pratt, Maggie Cullimore, Jessie Rivera, Aniyah Granger, and Theresa Whalen.

Come celebrate the holidays at Rotary Fellowship Luncheon

Standing from left are Alba Spinelli, president of the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club, and Diane Marmann, past Club president. Seated are business associates and guests enjoying the festivities last year.

Reserve now for the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club’s annual Holiday Fellowship Luncheon to be held on Monday, December 11 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Garden City Hotel. Here, members and guests will gather in the Societe Suite to enjoy fabulous food plus an afternoon filled with holiday cheer, good fellowship, and networking. Featured will be a special choral performance by the renowned Mineola High School A Capella Singers, who will entertain with a medley of holiday tunes. (Choral entertainment alternates each year between Garden City’s and Mineola’s top choral groups.) A special feature of this year’s event will be the presentation of the Paul Harris Fellow to Melinda and John Alford. This award, Rotary’s highest honor, commemorates the memory of Paul

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SOCIALLY SPEAKING

Christmas is coming With ATHENA Thanksgiving is over and the turkey is finished - at least until Christmas. The parade on Fifth Avenue for Thanksgiving is over and it was a good one. They had a wonderful turnout and the weather was great. I hope that at least most of you have your shopping finished and are now busy writing your Christmas cards. You already bought the cards and stamps, didn’t you? Oh, come now, this is now time to be disorganized. Very soon the ladies of the Community Club will be making a good number of wreaths to decorate our monuments for Christmas so you can watch for them. The ladies - God Bless them - do a wonderful job year after year. They are dedicated to this “Greens Day” and you will soon be seeing their handiwork. Good for you ladies! I hope that everyone had a good Thanksgiving and spent it with family and friends. I also hope you didn’t eat too much on Thanksgiving as there will be another feast coming up and you don’t want to miss that one either. One of the places I would be very happy to see in New York City is behind the Public Library on Fifth Avenue. The park behind the Library looks like a snow village with skating also. Many years ago if there was a pond in your town you could count on being able to skate. Life has changed and now you are not welcome to skate on any frozen lake or sled down a hill on our golf courses. Now you can go to a skating rink (ice) hopefully as they used to have those places also. Times have changed. At least when you are a at professional rink they have folks to pick you up when you fall. The Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead will hold their Christmas Hour of Music at the Cathedral of the Incarnation. As I said before, the concert is open to all and it is free. I would suggest you ask the Garden City Library for a book on the history of Garden City as it really is a good look at how it was and how far it has come. Besides, I think it’s good to know about the Village

in which you live. Ask at the desk and they will be happy to help you. If you like to visit houses that are all decorated for Christmas you will probably find them at Coe Hall - at Planting Fields and I believe that the Guggenheim Mansion will also possibly be open and decorated. They are open on weekends Here in town we have seven Veteran’s Memorials, some close to the Fire Department and Village Hall. Do look for them as a lot of work goes in to the holiday decorations by the ladies of the Community Club. A number of our ladies here in town would not think of buying sprays or wreathes for their doors. They are very happy cutting branches and making sprays for the door and several have trimmed branches and filled in two layer forms with short branches of greens and backed it with various types of greens and ribbons. The trick is to make a cross cut in the bottom of the branch and soak it before making the wreath. Also, you can spray it a couple of times a week to keep it green and strong. Another good idea to keep yourself rested even with all that you have to do is to have an early dinner at one of our restaurants here in town. That way you eliminate some of the work of decorating for the holidays and the whole family will be happy . My tip about the wreath is to buy a double layer frame, find a strong table cloth that has seen better days and cut it length ways in strips and sew them together. Then fold it in half and wind around the wreath frame and sew it at the end. Now you have pockets that you can insert the cut greens into and when it is filled, make a bow or any kind of decoration you enjoy and leave a loop to hang it on your door. It looks nice with a brass knocker peeping out of the center. Your frame will be fine when the holiday is over just by taking out the greens and saving the covered frame. God luck!

DAR plants cherry tree, honors veterans

On September 28th, the Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, planted a cherry tree by the WWI Monument, located at the intersection of St. James Street South and Clinton Road. The tree honors our veterans. A previous tree in the same spot had been removed after sustaining significant damage. Chapter Regent Leslie

Dimmling with the support of her members, arranged for a 12 foot type of tree that was gifted by Tokyo, Japan, to the US in 1912 and is planted in the Tidal Basin Park in Washington DC. Cherry trees represent remembrance and life and the chapter felt this was an appropriate tree with which to honor our veterans.

Landscaper Rober Bailey of Northport Tree Company (pictured right) and his employee lower the new Kwanzan Cherry Tree from a truck.

Photos by Leslie Dimmling.

Hard work gets the heavy tree into its permanent position.

Chapter Vice Regent Isabelle Smith poses in front of the newly planted Kwanzan Cherry tree which honors our veterans. Garden City’s WWI Monument can be seen in the background.

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GC Central POA welcomes student ambassadors

THE GCCPOA is pleased to announce the induction of two new junior ambassadors to its board. They will join Layne Meyer, senior ambassador, in performing the duties assigned to their positions. The decision to chose TWO junior ambassadors this year happened as

a result of the strength of their applications and the difficulty the panel had in choosing between them. Each candidate exhibited excellent qualifications and offered the Board outstanding projections of what they intended to complete during their terms in office.

In addition, their interviews with the Board distinguished them from the remaining pool of applicants. The audience welcomed them with enthusiasm and the Board looks forward to working with them during the next two years.

CPOA President Michael Tiedemann, Jr. Ambassador Trent Biscone; Current Sr. Ambassador Layne Meyer, Jr. Ambassador Gabby Bevil and Director of the Ambassador Program/CPOA Director Patricia Cunningham

High Tea with Marylin Carmino at Community Club

Josephine Krawczyk (president) and Marilyn Carminio (speaker) On Wednesday, November 1, the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead held a High Tea for members and guests. It was a lovely event catered by Chat Noir and the ladies all enjoyed the assortment of tea sandwiches, scones, and desserts. Following the tea, Marilyn gave an extremely comprehensive tribute to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Marilyn discussed Jacqueline’s public persona as legendary First Lady but Marilyn also explained the woman behind the myth. There were over 100 photographs and everyone could tell that Marilyn had spent many, many hours

researching all the material for the program. Marilyn began her career as a NYC teacher and then went on to work in magazine publishing. Marilyn worked with Helen Gurley Brown, the famous author and editor in chief of Cosmopolitan. Everyone enjoyed both the tea as well as the very interesting program. All are welcome to our programs however there is a $5 fee for guests. If anyone is interested in joining the Community Club please contact the club office on Tues., Wed., or Thurs. between 9:30AM and 12:30PM AT 746-0488.

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Veterans Day in Garden City

The William Bradford Turner Post No. 265 sponsored the annual Veterans Day service at 11:00am at the Village Memorial Plaza on Seventh Street. Commander Christopher Blume led the ceremony near the memorials which are dedicated to those who had served in previous wars. Post member Walter Gross spoke of the importance and history of Veterans Day. Mayor Brian Daughney thanked all for attending the service to honor our veter-

ans. In addition to the village officials who attended the ceremony, there were many residents who brought their children to show their support for our nation’s veterans. The Legion chaplain gave a benediction and Garden City High School band member, Jack McShane, played Taps. Commander Christopher Blume thanked everyone for attending and invited newcomers to join the William Bradford Turner Post.

Children as well as adults attended the ceremony

Residents gathered at the Village Memorial Plaza to hear the Veteran’s Day ceremony

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It’s What’s Happening for News from the Children’s Room Young Adults at the Library Tree of Thanks

Yak and Snack Book Club Meeting

Monday, December 11 Join us for the December Yak and Snack Book Club meeting on Monday, December 11, 7-8:00PM. We will be reading the book Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life by James Patterson. This program is for Grades 6-12. Registration began Monday, September 18 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Registrants can pick up a copy of the book in the Tweens and Teens Room. Drinks and snacks will be served at the meeting.

Teen Holiday Cookie Swap and Interactive Movie Elf

Saturday, December 16, 2-4 PM The Library is inviting tweens and teens to bake cookies to bring in to our cookie swap on Saturday, December 16, 2-4 PM; afterwards, we will watch the holiday movie Elf, which is rated PG. This will be an interactive viewing and registrants will receive instructions and items to interact with the movie. Registrants for the cookie swap are required to provide a list of ingredients and their recipe and should bring at least 2 dozen cookies to the event. Registration to participate in and bake for the cookie swap began Monday, November 20 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited to bake, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Registration to just watch the movie and not bake begins Monday, December 4 at 9:30AM (www.

gardencitypl.org). Please note that all registrants will be eating baked goods, which will be baked by other tweens and teens. All registrants should indicate if they have any food allergies. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Jump Start College Admissions with Your College Navigator

Monday, December 4, 6:45PM: Your College Navigator Michael Binder will be present the program Jump Start College Admissions at the Garden City Public Library on Monday, December 4, at 6:45PM. This program is for college-bound students and parents. Registration began Monday, November 20 online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Gingerbread Houses with the Baking Coach

Saturday, December 2, 2:30PM-4PM Stop by the library and make a Gingerbread House for the holidays with the Baking Coach on Saturday, December 2, 2:30PM-4:00PM. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6-12. Registration is required and began Monday, November 6 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

The Children’s Room would like to thank all those who took time to write what they are thankful for on leaves on our Tree of Thanks! Over 100 leaves were filled out! Most people were thankful for family, friends, homes and the Children’s Room of the Library. We will keep the tree displayed until December 9th. The Librarians in the Children’s Room are thankful for all who participated.

Winter Holiday Season

Winter is coming! Winter is coming! Although the official first day of winter is not until December 21, we know that winter is definitely on its way! The mornings are colder, and hot chocolate is our drink of choice. Scarves and mittens find their way out of the storage and onto our shivering cold bodies. Check out some of our winter books including: Daniel’s Winter Adventure adapted by Becky Friedman, Winter is Coming by Tony Johnston, Winter is for Snow by Robert Neubecker and Winter by Mary Lindeen. The Garden City Children’s Room has many books on Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. Stop by and read some classic Christmas books such as ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas by Clement Moore, Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg, How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss and A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Also, many of our favorite characters have books about the holidays including

Thomas the Tank Engine, our friends from Sesame Street, and Clifford, Spot, Dora and Barney! Fun Hanukkah books are also available such as Schmelf the Hanukkah Elf by Greg Wolfe, Hanukkah is Coming by Tracy Newman, Latke the Lucky Dog by Ellen Fischer, and I Know an Old Lady who Swallowed a Dreidel by Caryn Yakowitz. We celebrate Kwanzaa with books such as My First Kwanzaa by Karen Katz, Seven Spools of Thread: A Kwanzaa Story by Angela Shelf Medearis and Li’l Rabbit’s Kwanzaa by Donna L. Washington. Don’t forget to check out one of our Holiday DVDs as well!

A Time for Kids

Wednesday, December 6 *Full Steam Ahead with A Time for Kids. This 45-minute program, beginning at 7:00 PM, is an interactive educational program is for children ages 2 ½ -5 (not in kindergarten), and an adult caregiver. Registration is required and began November 27 on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library Card. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the program. Please arrive promptly. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist. *Funding for this program has been provided by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Priority for registration and participation is given to children who are Garden City Public Library cardholders.

Slime Science at the Library

Michelangelo: Divine draftsman and designer Garden City Public Library Thursday, December 7th, at 2PM Professor Thomas Germano will give a visual lecture on the life, times and work of Michelangelo Buonarroti and introduce the works related to the “once in a lifetime exhibition” Michelangelo: Divine Draftsman. This lecture will be held at the Garden City Public Library on Thursday, December 7th, 2017 at 2PM. Michelangelo Buonarroti was celebrated for the excellence of his disegno, the power of design and invention that provided the foundation for all the arts.

Because of this, his contemporaries called him “il divino”, or the divine one. The Metropolitan Museum’s new exhibit presents 150 of Michelangelo’s drawings, three of his marble sculptures, his earliest painting, his wood architectural model for a chapel vault, and many complementary works by other artists for comparison and context. This exhibition examines Michelangelo’s rich legacy as a supreme draftsman and designer. No registration is necessary. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

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Science teacher Chris Buchman helps tweens and teens make slime during the program Slime Science, which was held Saturday, November 4 at the Garden City Library.

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Tween Quidditch Tournament

Tweens recently played a round of Quidditch from Harry Potter during the Library’s Tween Quidditch Tournament, which was held Saturday, November 18 outside on Library grounds. Above, tweens from the Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw teams stand together after playing a match of Quidditch .

Basic Italian for travelers Folk songs for the holidays with Caroline Doctorow

Garden City Public Library Thursday, January 11th at 2PM Registration Begins Monday, December 11th Italian native speaker and teacher Elena Florenzano, director of Thinking Italian, will guide adults through the basics of conversational Italian for travelers on Thursday, January 11th at 2PM at the Garden City Public Library. This adult class will be interactive and fun while participants learn the Italian

language related to real life travel situations in Italian society. Beginners welcome, no previous Italian language experience necessary. Please call the Reference Desk at 516-742-8405 x 221 beginning Monday, December 11th to register for this program. Nonresidents may call to register beginning January 4th. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Cozy Up with a Good Book Adult Winter Reading Club Adult Winter Reading Club Underway It’s that time of year again! It’s hard to believe that it is the twelfth year of “Cozy Up with a Good Book” and it is more popular than ever. The Library invites you to join the Twelfth Annual Adult Winter Reading Club which will be held from Monday, November 27th to Sunday, March 25th, 2018. There are no meetings. You choose the books you want to read or listen to. You will fill out a review card for each book. You will then be entered into a final drawing at the “Cozy Up with a Good Book” Celebration Brunch (by invita-

tion only) to be held in the spring. Each participant must do a minimum of three reviews to be invited to the celebration brunch. The last day for reviews to be handed in is Sunday, March 25th, 2018. The more review cards you fill out, the more chances you have to win! Registration begins on Monday, November 27th @ 9:30 AM, ends Sunday, January 21st, 2018, and must be done in person. You must be an adult Garden City Library cardholder to join. So come in and register at the Reference Desk. And remember --- cozy up with a good book this winter!

Garden City Public Library Sunday, December 10th, at 2PM One of America’s finest champions of folk music, Caroline Doctorow, daughter of renowned author E.L. Doctorow, performs An American Holiday in Song, an uplifting acoustic music holiday program that includes standards such as “Winter Wonderland,” “Frosty the Snowman,” “Dreidel Song,” “Let it

Snow,” “Deck the Halls” and so much more. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the season, and bring the whole family to Garden City Public Library on Sunday, December 10th at 2PM for a delightful holiday performance. Singalongs and audience participation are encouraged! Registration is not needed and all are welcome.

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Teens and Tweens enjoy Locked-in-the-Library Halloween Party

Teens and tweens had pizza and soda before participating in Halloween-themed activities during the Garden City Public Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second annual Locked-in-theLibrary Halloween Party. The event was held after hours at the Library on Friday, October 27th.

Teens and tweens worked together to solve the Escape the Room challenge as part of the Locked-in-the-Library Halloween Party.

Snacks were available before the movie at the Locked-in-the-Library Halloween Party.

Teens and tweens tested their nerve during the Fear Factor challenge.

Young adults used clues to solve the mystery of the Escape the Room challenge.

Tweens and teens watched the movie Insidious during the Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2nd annual Locked-in-the-Library Halloween Party.

From page 1 answers he told Mayor Daughney, “I feel like your mind is already made up. I just want you to be aware that the development is a big concern for residents.” “I don’t even know if the village would consider 150 units if it wasn’t for the affordable housing requirement. I know the Board of Trustees are in a tough spot and the developer has been very forthcoming, they have an office in Garden City, but the New Jersey study (the Rutgers University Study the applicant’s attorney, Kevin Walsh, has referenced) is not giving us conclusive results of 10 more students. We don’t know. The impacts on traffic is still unclear and I would like to see H2M’s letter. I feel like your answers mean you’ve made up your mind,” Hogan said. The village’s Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman Robert Cunningham, sitting across the aisle less than three feet from Hogan, turned and explained the charge and evaluation process for the Zoning Change Review Committee with the 555 Stewart Avenue application. “Our charge was to advise the Board of Trustees objectively on whether or not this is a project to take for the community. We haven’t finished our study of all the facts of this matter yet. But

when we do the ZCRC will not decide but we will make a recommendation to the trustees who will then decide whether this is a good thing for Garden City. We had the ZCRC public work session (November 1) and the Board of Trustees have not been advised by this group I am part of yet; they will be imminently. There are other ramifications of the project and there are other developments happening in town. It’s being reviewed very carefully and cautiously, and right now our charge is to look into the impacts of 555 Stewart Avenue. Right now it’s an empty parking lot used for snow storage in the middle of winter. If you want to know more about it, the best way to find out is to read The Garden City News,” Cunningham told Hogan. The trustees in attendance at the CPOA meeting did not mention the concept the developer, represented by Walsh, has put forth: rental units in the village would primarily appeal to millennials who are not yet having families or raising children. Back at the ZCRC’s November 1 work session, Trustee Minuto said the 555 Stewart Avenue application held a target of “the way millennials live and rent.” To that point, Stewart Avenue resident Richard Williams responded and said the development should be scaled to something

smaller and “more appropriate, not to millennials because they will grow older one day.” Also on November 1 Tom Hogan stated the concern East section residents have expressed the most is going from an empty lot adjacent to the mall with zero population to a parcel with 150 apartments and over 340 cars. At the November 1 meeting Walsh said there would be 343 parking spots and 42 in front of the building (above ground) while the rest would be underground, with 168 on the first level and 133 on the second level. The implications for schools and traffic ‘merged’ with that scale of a building and its occupancy in mind. One primary thought for the school traffic was westbound on Stewart Avenue in the vicinity of Stewart School and Clinton Road. Two years ago, Nassau County’s plans to reconfigure the intersection of Stewart and Clinton was defeated as the village opposed changes to traffic lanes and signals. As Daughney addressed the CPOA audience, a resident asked about the mayor’s position on having an independent traffic study completed for the proposed development, as well as an independent study for the impact on Garden City’s public schools. The mayor said frankly neither one is needed.

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Officials questioned on 555 Stewart Ave plan

Daughney explained that consultant H2M Engineering, “a well-known construction and engineering firm” – also the consultant for the new village water tower – reviewed the entire application for 555 Stewart Avenue. “We had our own consultant for the village review the project and they looked at traffic, the impact on the schools and all the materials produced by the applicant, they reviewed it for us and with us. H2M will write something up for us but they found nothing to object to and they felt the application was well-done. The applicant does their part of the application process, they do traffic studies and they do impact on schools. We are not going to go out and spend more money for another third party to look at it – it’s been done,” Daughney said. The mayor was asked if he agrees there will not be much of an impact on the school district, and he explained the considerations. “There will be minimal impact on the school system, and it’s not hard to believe. That brings less children to us than houses here. There are two huge developments in Mineola nearby, right on Old Country Road, but how many kids do you think they put into the local school system? It is less than 10 kids total,” Daughney explained.

Trustees ponder St. Paul’s future at CPOA meeting From page 1 Village Hall and municipal offices to be located inside the former St. Paul’s private school building. The mayor told him it impractical because the former St. Paul’s school building is “120,000 square feet and it’s a mess.” “Let’s put Village Hall and the public library at St. Paul’s and add a fire station – okay, then everybody who lives around St. Paul’s will go crazy because of the traffic. What do you do with Village Hall then, sell it? The village tried that and everyone who lives around Village Hall went crazy. The idea was thrown out years ago as they said they don’t want to see a Stop N’ Shop or apartments built, as traffic would also increase all along Stewart Avenue. Same thing happened for the library building – one possible solution then leads to five other new problems,” the mayor explained. Gaffney says a few residents he has spoken to had mentioned the concept now and 15 to 18 years ago is a long time in the past. Solar Energy as a Ray of Sunshine, Source of Income? During the mayor’s round of questions and answers last Tuesday, Deputy Mayor Theresa Trouvé stood and read her statements on strategic planning and a few possibilities for St. Paul’s “saving as much as we can and then

finding a practical use that will bring pleasure to the community.” She told her fellow trustees a common concern she has heard from residents starts with “what are we talking about in terms of their tax dollars, and if a St. Paul’s project is feasible and possible.” If the original idea of preserving only the façade of St. Paul’s facing both Stewart Avenue and Rockaway Avenue persists, a challenge in ‘facadism’ as stated by the Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities (SPLIA) then, as Trouvé pointed out, the building would need to be removed from the National Register of Historic Places, which also contains about forty homes in the village’s Central section. The deputy mayor spoke about reasons why the loss of national historical status is unappealing. “As we go around and see neighbors in the village who have redone their Victorian homes, it is very hard to see where old ends and new begins. I hope that when we finish work we will have that same character with St. Paul’s, and I think it is very possible. I am pleased that the document we received from the Board did speak about maintaining as much of the character of that building as is possible. The more we keep of the original shell we would hopefully be able to maintain our eligibility for money sources. We have a lot of angles and dimensions here to be discussed

and a lot of people in the village do cherish the building and love to see it put to practical use, and also because we realize it will be an expensive undertaking, we can find what is out there for us if we form a committee, look into grants and funding and see what we can bring up money-wise,” Trouvé said. Her specific idea for generating funds was solar energy generation through panels installed on the historic building or on the grounds immediately around the building. “Some people have challenged whether it is important to have St. Paul’s on the National Register. It could be very important to us to keep it on the Register if we could because money could be involved there. For commercial buildings there are grants and interesting money sources – I had a really good conversation with a New York State Commission representative in Albany. They would give, to a building on the National Register of Historic Places, about $480,000 in one year and another $480,000 in the second year to install solar panels – it would generate so much power and energy that we could sell it back to PSEG Long Island, and there’s actually a possibility that electricity bills for everybody in the village would go down. We culd have close to $1 million in a short period of time just from the one source, but we would not be eligible for that if St. Paul’s

was not maintained on the Register,” Trouvé said. Also at the November 14 CPOA meeting, Trustee Louis Minuto answered a question that has come up in Letters to the Editor by Arnold Finamore and in front of the full Board of Trustees at their meetings months ago, as residents wondered if other activities are being considered under the umbrella of “Recreation” and not just specific sports. The village’s Recreation planning is worked on by the volunteer Board of Commissioners for Recreation and Cultural Affairs, chaired by the department head of Recreation, Kevin Ocker. Last week Mayor Daughney and Trustee Minuto were asked, related to the function and major plans ahead, “what does cultural mean?” Minuto said it is a great point the Board has talked about, as there are no public performance area or venues in Garden City. “Local theatre groups and kids who do a Rock n’ Roll camp perform at McSorely’s at the end of the year, they go to a bar. If we want to have a public lecture or forum, we really have no space in the village that seats more than a few people other than the basement of the Garden City Public Library,” he said. The Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (AUPAC) routinely hosts large perforSee page 50

Friday, December 1, 2017 The Garden City News

School unions claim slow progress on contracts

From page 1 because she was unaware that toileting was part of the job, because the schools’ administration did not inform her upon appointment, the district chose not to be proactive on this as we had requested. The paraprofessional felt she had no other choice but to resign. The response from an administrator about the resignation was that ‘the employee really inconvenienced the school district,” Colavito explained. She provided an example of the chief request from the paraprofessionals, as the recent CBS 60 Minutes show provided insight into a scandal involving the U.S. Gymnastics team. The center of the issue is the adult-child ratio in the role of paraprofessionals, as they draw a parallel to the abuse charges against the U.S. Olympic Committee doctor from two-time Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman. “The show revealed that the U.S. Olympic Committee has a policy that an adult should never be alone with a minor. While the Committee failed in its responsibility at least there was a policy in place to protect minors,” Colavito said. Garden City paraprofessionals want a mandate from the district – what Colavito called was a basic, yet important request as part of negotiations. “The parents of this community do not want this situation – we are seeking a change in district procedures to ensure students and safety and security,” Colavito said. “In this day and age of false accusations, we have a responsibility as a union to protect our members and we equally have a responsibility and duty to protect the students in our care. We must have a second set of eyes present while (paraprofessionals) assist a student in toileting. It has been said a paraprofessional should never be alone in a classroom with a student. How is that different from them being alone with the student in a bathroom? We heard from your side it would be a problem with staffing, but where there’s a will there is a way. We suggested ways to

staff this proposal yet your negotiators have ignored this suggestion and turned a deaf ear,” she said at the November meeting. The bottom line for dollar figures in the paraprofessionals’ unit contract negotiations was not stressed as part of the heavy-handed turnout and comments to the school board. “We feel your latest offer regarding salary was regressive – we will not have our members fund any salary settlement. It is the district’s responsibility to provide for fair wages – even though we are at an impasse on the issue of salary we remain confident and hopeful that a salary settlement can be reached,” she said. Jim Cotter, president of the GCTA, addressed the board on behalf of the members and spoke about contract dispute and negotiations going back over 10 years ago. “When both sides reached agreement we were left with an impaired relationship between the GCTA and district administration and diminished morale among teaching staff. The GCTA made a commitment to improve the situation and in the last 10 years we’ve worked tirelessly with central administration to develop a collaborative working relationship and a labor relationship that is envied by most school districts across Long Island,” he said. Cotter said that beyond school days the Garden City teachers have taken pride in the academic excellence Garden City has attained, plus national recognitions, and they’ve changed public perception from being “seen as greedy teachers to generous teachers” including 100% membership with the Garden City PTA and SEPTA. He said the district had begun negotiations with the teachers in 2012 at a starting point of amending their 2010 to 2013 agreement with the district, which at its onset already contained the lowest average annual pay increase in Nassau County since the 2008 recession. The delays of S.T.E.P. increases agreed to by the GCTA had saved the school district

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$415,000, Cotter told the board. “With the introduction of the tax cap school districts across New York State were planning to slash programs and personnel to stay within budgets. But the GCTA was committed to maintaining what we had in Garden City so we opened the contract and agreed to extend it another four years to bring fiscal stability to the district. The district realized savings in its present and future budgets and maintain the core of our educational program, putting students first. That agreement reduced the previous agreed to (GCTA) salary increase in the 2012-2013 school year and delayed another S.T.E.P. increase, saving the district $675,000 on the teachers’ salary line in that academic year’s budget. In subsequent years we took an average salary increase that is below 1%,” Cotter said. He told the board and administration that the relationships have laid groundwork for a fruitful discussion: “No games, just honest so that both sides can help each other get a deal done quickly. The negotiations quickly deteriorated but we want to improve the current situation and get back to a place without games, with honest discussions on what each side needs and why they need to get a deal done.” Cotter said today the GCTA is seeking an honest and “average” deal like the ones their counterparts in Hicksville, Mineola and Massapequa have worked out “even though I think we can all agree Garden City has above-average teachers.” He said the GCTA renews its goal of reaching an agreement quickly

with GCUFSD, “to ensure there are no distractions for an incoming superintendent (in 2018-2019).” Cotter noted that the balance is striking a fair deal for each side while respecting the great quality of teachers in the district. Interim Garden City Superintendent of Schools Dr. Alan Groveman, who is under a one-year contract until July 2018, said in his first four months here he has observed tremendous work by teachers and the paraprofessional staff in-district. “For the paraprofessionals unit and from my perspective, I am constantly impressed by the level of work I see going on and the effort on all levels for all children at all times. I have seen and heard the Board and district’s central office share that respect so I am not alone in saying this. We appreciate all the work that you do every day, in the district, out of the district, at home and on weekends, etc.,” he told the district staff on-hand. “As for the two unit’s contract status, we are in mediation and it is a tough process to go through, disconcerting for all. With the paraprofessionals unit there was a proposal we made and we are awaiting a response on so we can move forward,” he said. Dr. Groveman added that on Monday, November 13, the day before the last school board meeting, the district received a contract proposal from the GCTA. “It will be reviewed by the board at a forthcoming meeting as quickly as possible, with the school board and attorney. We will get a response to you as quickly as possible as well.”

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Trustees ponder St. Paul’s future at CPOA meeting

From page 47 mances and has a state-of-the-art stage, and Minuto says there is a need for the village to have a space that is “comprehensive.” Mayor Daughney says the three consultant firms will review, inventory and assess the entire St. Paul’s complex space including Cluett Hall and the Fieldhouse. At the meeting he left a scenario for residents to consider. “If we ended up doing indoor turf fields with a track around it, if we add rooms there for yoga and activities, do we then take Cluett Hall and designate it a performance space, it has a stage and really it could be the perfect place for it. We asked them to look at all three buildings to figure out what we can possibly do,” he said. A resident asked Mayor Daughney if the recommendations and any presen-

tation from the three Manhattan-based firms will be disclosed to the public, and discussed at a Board meeting. The mayor replied “probably, and it depends on what they come up with – if the concept is not worth it, we wouldn’t. If the Board determines it is worth it and we keep pushing down that road, then yeah,” he said. New York’s Historic Preservation a Hot Topic Days after the questions on St. Paul’s at the CPOA meeting, Garden City native and noted New York historian, Jeffrey Kroessler from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, delivered comments in favor of historic preservation to a high-profile audience. An 18-member Commission on New York City Art, Monuments and Markers was appointed by Mayor Bill de Blasio in September and tasked with evaluating

all 875 permanent monuments throughout the New York City parkland, and to consider what if any actions would be taken, including potential removals of some monuments or renaming historic buildings. Kroessler was a speaker in Kew Gardens, Queens on Friday, November 17. Through Tuesday November 28 a total of five public hearings on the statues and landmarks in New York City – one hearing in each of the five boroughs, all weekday mornings bookending the four-day Thanksgiving holiday weekend – were planned for the public to comment at. “We need to remind ourselves of who we were, even when we were wrong…I urge you against white-washing the past, because it will result in a monolithic thinking and a diminishing of the complexity of American history,”

Kroessler told the Commission last week. Examples of New York’s icons being debated in the last seven weeks of 2017 include the statue of Christopher Columbus by Gaetano Russo in Columbus Circle; Rockefeller Center named for John D. Rockefeller, and the Ford Foundation on East 42nd Street between 1st and 2nd Avenues, named for Henry Ford. Contemporaries of St. Paul’s in Garden City (completed in 1883) are among the markers of history now under review by the Commission: Central Park’s bronze Shakespeare sculpture, created in 1870 and unveiled in 1872, and the (Boss) Tweed Courthouse completed in 1881, the current home of the New York City Department of Education and Office of the City Schools’ Chancellor.

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On Saturday, October 14th over 25 Cub Scouts and their families participated in Pack 55’s annual camp out on the grounds of the Cathedral of the Incarnation. The boys learned about the important equipment need for camping and hiking and how to pitch a tent. They practiced their knot tying, and talked about the proper way to build a campfire. For dinner they assembled their own pita pizza pockets. Scouts participated in a nighttime hike around the grounds and learned how to best adjust their eyes to improve their night vision. Everyone finished up the night eating s’mores around the campfire, performing in skits and participating

in flag ceremonies as scout leaders and former service members respectfully retired flags flown by families within Garden City. In the morning families were invited to attend the Cathedral’s 8:00AM Mass. A wonderful time was had by all. Upcoming Pack 55 events include the annual Pinewood Derby and the Camp In at the Museum of Natural History. New scouts from grades 1st - 4th are welcome to join at all times. For more information please visit Pack55GardenCityNY on Facebook. Please contact Virginia Barone at vrowe1123@verizon.net or (917) 282-0731 if you are interested in registering your child.

Wolf Scouts learning to pitch tents

Tiger Scouts experiencing the outdoors

Pack 55 opening ceremonies

Webelos reviewing fire building

Bear Scouts mastering knots

Tiger Scouts preparing for weather changes

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Pack 55 goes camping at the Cathedral

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Halloween at Community Church Nursery School

Halloween was very colorful at the Community Church Nursery School (CCNS), with the little ones excited to dress up as their favorite characters. They paraded around the school grounds. The children then assembled on the church steps to sing Halloween songs led by Mrs. Rosano, the music teacher. A very appreciative audience enjoyed the short, outdoor concert. After changing into regular clothes in the classroom the students enjoyed Halloween snacks. Registration for the 2018/2019 school year has begun, offering programs for two, three and four-yearolds. The GC Community Church Nursery School provides children with a quality educational program which inspires them to create, discover, and achieve, along with fostering self-awareness and self-esteem; teaching them to treat others with gentleness, respect, compassion and generosity; and preparing them to advance to the next level of learning. Making friends

on the playground, painting, dressing up, and building with blocks are just some of the fun activities the children can look forward to. Classrooms are set up to encourage free exploration with a wide variety of materials and activities that are fun and interactive, so they have experiences that stimulate all of their senses. Programs are offered for two, three and four-year-olds. CCNS also offers wonderful enrichment programs to complement the nursery program. Enrichment classes include “Community Cooking,” “Great American Artists,” and “Science Explorers.” The CCNS is proud to promote its “Healthy Snack” policy as well as its “Healthy Green Cleaning” policy. To schedule a tour or for more information, please call Cathie McCullough, director, at 746-1756 or go to www.gcccnurseryschool.com. Photos by Suzie Alvey

Mrs. Emmert leads the parade

Halloween Parade.

Halloween Parade

Mrs. Trenkle’s class

Batman unfurls his wings

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Halloween craft

Pretty butterfly

Glowing pumpkin

Parade.

Italian Club & Italian Honor Society support Cooley’s Foundation

The Garden City High School Italian Honor Society and Italian Club On October 20, an unprecedented number of student volunteers flocked to Garden City High School’s cafeteria, excited to walk and support the Cooley’s Anemia Foundation. The $2,570 raised by the Italian Honor Society and Italian Club sur-

passed the amount raised two years ago. Honor Society co-presidents Kalie Yuen and Faith Nix, supervised by Mrs. Lea Brunetti, worked with Janice Cenzoprano, former president of the Long Island chapter, to organize the walk.

Cooley’s Anemia is a blood disorder that results in less oxygen-carrying proteins and fewer red blood cells in the body than normal. The disorder primarily affects people of Mediterranean descent, specifically those of Italian backgrounds. Mrs. Cenzoprano and

Calling all College students!

Mrs. Brunetti were overjoyed to see so many students volunteer for the cause. The Italian Honor Society would like to thank everyone who contributed to its success!

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WPOA celebrates record breaking year

At the Meet and Greet at Doc O’Gradys earlier this month, the Western Property Owners Association (WPOA) celebrated a Jet victory, an updated web site and signing up 300 members for the first time in four years. Doc O’Gradys provided delicious food and excellent service throughout the evening’s festivities. President of the WPOA, Gerry Kelly, remarked on the

tremendous energy provided by the new Directors and combined with the depth of experience on the Board, 2018 could be a year the WPOA shatters all records on the Westside of Garden City. The December calendar includes an Officer and Director meeting on Wednesday December 6, from 7:30 to 9 PM (open to the public) at the New Senior Center and our Christmas Tree

A good time was had by all at the WPOA Meet and Greet.

Gerry congratulates Tommy Rivera on winning 50-50 raffle! Tommy is one of the new Directors who worked with Technology Chair RoseAnn Vernice to provide a fabulous new platform for WPOA web site gcwpoa.com

Lighting on Friday, December 8th at 6 PM at corner of New Hyde Park Road and Plattsdale in the shopping district. Vice President RoseAnn Vernice has organized this event with the help of Director Maureen Traxler Dellacona

and various village departments. For more information on the WPOA or to assist in planning our 2018 calendar please visit our web site at gcwpoa. com or call Gerry Kelly at 302-547-0800 or gerry7th@gmail.com

President WPOA, Gerry Kelly, Vice President RoseAnn Vernice, Partner of Doc O’Gradys and former All-American lacrosse player Tim Worstell, and Director of WPOA Nick Vernice share a memory!

Gerry Kelly and the Vernices and Dellaconas cheer on the Jets!

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The fall is a great time for fostering experiential learning at the Garden City Nursery School. Even though the weather was mild the students were still enthralled by all of autumn’s natural offerings. The children observed the leaves changing colors and falling – allowing for some outdoor leaf pile fun! Another fall custom: apple tasting. Each child had a chance to taste different types of apples, picking their favorite kind and then making applesauce. The month of October brings the annual tradition for the pre-k classes of visiting Green Meadows Farm in Floral Park. The children had the chance to ride ponies, milk a cow, and pet a variety of farms animals from goats to

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Autumn is an experience at GCNS chickens. They all enjoyed a hayride and went home with a pumpkin. This is a great day for the parents and caregivers to share with their special preschooler. As one mom said, “this is my second time at the farm with one of my kids and each time the experience was so wonderful.” October wouldn’t be complete without the Halloween Parade and Music Presentation. Each child showed off their costume and musical prowess by singing Halloween favorites and acting out each song. It was a delight for the families and caregivers in attendance. Registration is now open for the 20182019 school year. Call for a tour at (516) 481-7765

Leaf pile play!

Pony rides are always a favorite at the farm

Applesauce was fun to make

The students loved petting the chickens at the farm

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High School honors Fall 2017 “Champions”

The Fall 2017 “Champions,” one selected by each department, are pictured here with Principal McLaughlin (far right). “Each of you has been selected because you make Garden City High School a wonderful place,” shared Principal Nanine McLaughlin to the high school students and their parents at the November 22nd “Breakfast for Champions.” “You’ve contributed in ways you might not even realize – we

are thankful for you!” Each fall and spring, the high school’s dozen departments select students to honor who have excelled in some way, be it with an increase in their class work, being kind to others, overcoming some adversity, or any other noteworthy reason. The Fall 2017 “Champions,”

After welcoming parents, students, and administrators to Garden City High School for the Fall 2017 “Breakfast for Champions,” Principal Nanine McLaughlin drew attendees’ attention to a new guest in the room: the high school’s 2017 Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Award from the U.S. Department of Education. Principal McLaughlin accepted the award on behalf of the school honored as an “Exemplary High Performing School” at the National Blue Ribbon Awards Ceremony on November 7th in Washington, D.C.

are one student selected by each department. The honored students gathered with their parents, nominating teachers, building and district administrators, and Board of Education President Mrs. Angela Heineman in the high school library to share breakfast and listen to

each nominating teacher’s commentary about the selected “Champion.” A few teachers had tears in their eyes as they spoke, eloquently offering his/her reasons for honoring the selected nominee. Needless to say, parents and teachers alike were beaming with pride and joy.

Science teacher Kathy Dubuke honored senior Jacqueline Andreuzzi as the Science Department’s “Champion,” praising her “generous nature.”

English teachers Katy Rigley (left) and Angela McLaughlin honored senior Colin McVicar. “He has a strong work ethic and is an inspiration to other students,” said Ms. Rigley.

Nominating teacher Reid Scalfani explained how junior Vincent Aversa’s great sense of humor elevates classes in the Business Department.

Sophomore Marykate Saunders was the Social Studies Department’s nominee for “Champion.” Teacher Joan Mazzella complimented her studious nature and “quiet presence.”

Math Curriculum Coordinator and teacher Stu Dods nominated senior Brandon Gong as the Math Department’s “Champion” because of Brandon’s “solid academic record,” and because he is “sincere, compassionate, and caring.”

Jake Watson, a freshman, was selected by the Physical Education Department as their Fall “Champion.” Teacher Heather Holecek spoke about Jake’s “positive attitude,” and his ability to give 110% every day.”

Pictured here with photography teacher Mr. Jason Karp (who is holding samples of her work), junior Miranda Griffith was honored as the Art Department’s Fall “Champion.” “Miranda maintains consistency in her approach to her work – her photographs tell complete stories,” shared Mr. Karp.

Senior Elizabeth Fullhardt was named a “Champion” for being an active member of Best Buddies. Teacher Tammy Kear said, “Every teacher loves her. She is devoted, hard-working, conscientious, and provides thoughtful insights.”

With tears in her eyes, Latin teacher Mrs. Kathleen Durkin described the World Language Department’s “Champion,” sophomore Mia Bonvissuto, as “tireless; a student who is always striving to do better.”

Health Department teacher Ray Chaputian honored sophomore GraceDeAngelo as “kind and gracious,” and noted her anti-bullying blog dedicated to inclusiveness.

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Senior Connor Cowie was selected as the Music Department’s “Champion” for his dedication to music. Teacher Daniel DellaMonica complimented Connor on the amount of time the senior spends practicing, saying “his work ethic is an inspiration to others.”

Sophomore Kelly Hollis was selected by the Guidance Department. “Kelly has taken on a large project; she has a keen ability to multitask,” said guidance counselor Karen Whiston

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Thankful for adventures, nature, and much more…

Cub Scouts from Pack 7 had an exciting month of November filled with outdoor and indoor activities, and were able to complete scouting requirements to achieve various badges! The theme of the November Pack meeting held on Friday, November 17th at Stewart School was “Reverent” and revolved around being thankful. The meeting started out with the Scouts talking about what they are thankful for and writing down their thoughts on colorful turkey feathers that they pasted on various happy Thanksgiving turkeys as a reminder of the many things they are grateful for. Some of the thoughts the Scouts wrote on their turkeys included family, home, food, friends, clean water, Cub Scouts roasting marshmallows over a campfire at Camp Schiff teachers, police, firefighters, and the military, as well as X-Box and YouTube. On Sunday, November 19th, in order to fulfill some The Cub Scouts also donated non-perishable food of the scouting outdoor requirements, Den 4 went on which our pack sponsor, William Bradford Turner a guided nature walk at Hempstead Plains Nature American Legion Post #265, will be sending to our Preserve. The Hempstead Plains Preserve is the last troops overseas. The evening continued with exciting remaining portion of a native prairie grassland which activities such as a Thanksgiving skit, a Big Turkey once covered 40,000 acres of central Nassau County. Hunt story in which all of the dens participated and The boys were guided by Betsy Gulotta, who showed had different parts, as well as a Thanksgiving Day- them the native wildlife and plant life as well as those themed word search and a friendly game of dodgeball. that are invasive to the area. Betsy is a longtime This fall, parent leaders and parent volunteers in member of the biology department faculty at Nassau Pack 7 coordinated 3 major, educational, and fun-filled Community College and the conservation project outdoor activities that allowed the Scouts to achieve or manager for the nonprofit organization Friends of work towards various Outdoor and Adventure Badges Hempstead Plains at NCC. such as: “Tigers in the Wild”; “Paws on the Path”; Fur, Pack 7 invited all of the Scouts to a 1.5 mile guided Feathers and Ferns”; as well as “Bear Necessities”. hike at Sands Point Preserve on Sunday, November The Webelos worked on the “Webelos Walkabout” 12th. The boys came prepared with compasses in hand requirement. The boys participated in a 1.5-mile hike and a nature expert worked closely with them to at Sands Point Preserve, a nature walk at Hempstead facilitate a connection between the boys and the Plains Preserve and a 3-day camping trip at Camp environment. The nature expert spoke to them Schiff. about first aid while hiking, reading trail mark-

Getting ready for the dodgeball kick off!

Two Pack 7 Scouts hiking the Spooky Forest Trail at Camp Schiff

Festival type games at Camp Schiff

Wolves, Bears, and Webelos competed in a friendly game of dodgeball

ings, identifying poison ivy, identifying trees based on leaves, identifying animal life, and different types of plant life. Some members of Pack 7 participated in a 3-day Halloween Cub Family Weekend at Camp Schiff sponsored by the BSA Theodore Roosevelt Council. In addition to the overnight camping experience, the Scouts enjoyed a hike on a spooky forest trail, hay rides, festival games, scarecrow contests, a bone-chilling haunted house, as well as a rousing campfire. The Theodore Roosevelt Council is a local council of the Boy Scouts of America. It is one of the nation’s oldest, having been home to its namesake, the former U.S. president, who was a founding member of the Boys Scouts of America. Pack 7 Den Leaders and Scouts would like to greatly thank Ms. Gulotta from the Hempstead Plains Nature Preserve and Tracy Strianese from the Sands Point Preserve for facilitating an amazing outdoors learning experience for the Cub Scouts! Cub Scouting is the foundation of the Boy Scouts of America, and while it is designed for kindergarten through fifth graders, Cub Scouting really involves the whole family as parents pitch in to plan and deliver activities. Pack 7 was founded in 1932, and is the longest running Cub Scout Pack in Nassau County. Our Charter Organization is the Garden City American Legion, William Bradford Turner Post #265. All boys in kindergarten through fifth grade are eligible to join Cub Scouts. Please contact Pack 7 Cub Master for more information: marc.mehlman@gmail.com

Cub Scouts hiking and learning on the 1.5 loop at Sands Point Preserve

Wolf Scout Michael getting his compass ready!

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Ski Vacation Specialist SkiCom Assists Skiers, Riders Looking Further Afield for New Mountain Experiences BY KAREN RUBIN

Increasingly, the world is skiers’ oyster with more and more people venturing to Europe, Asia and Australia for an entirely different downhill experience. The consolidation of the mega-resort companies – Vail Resorts and Aspen/KSL – and their acquisitions of resorts spanning the nation and even the world gives new incentives for season-pass holders to go further afield from their “local” or familiar mountain, even See page D2

(Top) Ski.com reports that Deer Valley, Utah, is one of the most popular mountain resorts this season; the skiers-only resort has just been acquired by Aspen/KSL © 2017 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com (bottom) Red Mountain, British Columbia is one of the underthe-radar mountain resorts that Ski.com says skiers and riders should consider (photo by David Heath)

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“shopping” for where the best snow may be or novel activities or amenities. This makes the services of a travel agent with particular expertise in mountain resorts to assist with the logistics (air, car rental, lodging, even rentals, etc.) more in demand. Vail Resorts’ Epic Pass, for example, provides unlimited access to Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia and Parisher in Australia (for summer 2018), plus limited access to 30 resorts in Europe; meanwhile, Vail Resorts’ acquisition of Stowe Vermont, its first in the Northeast, gives passholders greater incentive to spread their wings in pursuit of new places for an alpine experience. SkiCom, a travel agency/broker specializing in skiing and mountain resorts, brings that expertise cultivated over 50 years, especially when venturing to more off-the-beaten track, even exotic or remote destinations, out of your comfort zone, where help with lodgings, transportation, and non-ski or après-ski activities brings extra value. “We are continuing to see a trend of people buying their Epic Pass early to take advantage of earlybooking discounts and then picking their destinations and making travel plans later,” says Dan Sherman, chief marketing officer for Ski.com. “In some cases, Epic Pass holders will even purchase plane tickets to Denver, which locks in their dates, but they wait until closer in to decide on their destination. As the consolidation of major ski resorts continues, we expect to see new pass products hit the market, which could affect where and how often destination skiers travel to the mountains.” Ski. com sells the Epic Pass as well as the Salt Lake Super Pass, which are often-times cheaper than paying the day rate at the

ticket window. A Mountain Vacation Specialist can help determine this when booking a package for travelers. The company reports that Japan is becoming a highly sought-after ski destination, particularly for those on the hunt for powder who also enjoy the cultural experiences these resorts offer. Europe is also in higher demand this year, particularly for those looking to capitalize on airfare deals and also take advantage of the strong dollar against the Euro. Ski.com just added additional Japanese locations to the inventory, one of nearly a dozen countries the company books for traveling skiers. Also, a recent partnership with Club Med offers skiers all-inclusive travel options in the European Alps. Club Med now has 20 resorts in the French and Italian Alps (and just announced it will open its first in Canada, in Quebec’s Le Massif de Charlevoix ski region in 2020). “People know us for warm weather properties, but what is different about Club Med’s ski resorts is that the vacation is truly all-inclusive: flights (aboard commercial airlines, not charter), transfers, accommodations, food and beverage, lift tickets, lessons, activities, snowshoeing kids programs, kids clubs (also inclusive of beginner, intermediate and advanced ski lessons) – the only thing not included are the rentals. Every property has something different” says Katie Riguzzi, of Source by Katie, representing Club Med at a Ski.com media event. She noted that the world’s flagship ski destinations are seeing a stronger increase in visitors from around the world. For instance, guests from the United States, Canada and Brazil are booking more ski vacations in the Alps. They are also becoming more

interested in Asian ski destinations. These guests are traveling for the different experiences each destination can provide: Champagne powder in Japan, chalet atmosphere in France, cuisine in Italy, etc. “The international appeal for ski is very evident at Club Med resorts, and the resorts are properly prepared to welcome all guests. Club Med employs staff members from all over the world to break down language barriers and they are equipped to provide top-ofthe-line accommodations, conciergelevel services and authentic culinary experiences that vary by region to highlight local flavors, but also adapt to the clients’ customs and comforts. Club Med continues to grow its ski offering in Europe, Asia and now North America, providing plenty of unique bucket-list destinations.” The rising demand for allinclusive experiences has resulted in Ski.com expanding its guided trip program as well as partnering with Club Med to offer trips to Club Med ski destinations in Europe. Ski.com offers 5 guided trips this winter to Japan and to the Powder Highway in Canada. Ski.com’s demand for its Top Resorts remains high but the company is also seeing increased demand this year for Europe in general and also powderthemed vacations like Powder Highway and hell ski trips. Guided Trips for the 2017-18 season include: Hokkaido, Japan: January 13-29, 2018 & January 27-Febuary 3, 2018. Enjoy 6 days of guided skiing in or around Niseko (wherever the snowfall is most abundant), as well as 7 nights lodging, breakfast and more. More details here. Canada’s Powder Highway I: Red Mountain +

Ski.com: Bormio, Italy is the perfect ski vacation for those looking to get away from it all (photo provided by Ski.com).

Whitewater, British Columbia February 25-March 4, 2018: Located on the infamous “Powder Highway,” this guided trip includes 3 days of guided skiing at Red Mountain and 3 days of guided skiing at Whitewater with options to add cat skiing as well. Lodging at each location as well as transportation and reception dinners are included. More details here. Canada’s Powder Highway II: Panorama, Kicking Horse & Revelstoke, March 3-10, 2017: Explore some of Canada’s best powder and check heli-skiing off your bucket list with this guided trip to Panorama, Kicking Horse and Revelstoke. The trip includes 7 nights of lodging, 6 days of guided skiing, option to add hell-skiing as well as daily breakfast, après ski, transportation and more. More details here. Off the Beaten Path: 7 Under-theRadar Ski Resorts Ski.com’s best-selling resorts include Vail, Aspen/Snowmass, Breckenridge, Deer Valley Resort, Beaver Creek, Steamboat Springs, Park City, Jackson Hole, Telluride, Whistler/Blackcomb (CAN), Zermatt (Switzerland), Chamonix (France). But while these are the best-sellers, Ski.com is also showcasing resorts that are off-the-beaten path. “Skip the lift lines this winter and head off the beaten path. Resorts that take a little longer to get to, often reward skiers and riders with fewer crowds, untracked powder and downto-earth mountain towns that make you feel at home,” says Sherman. Taos, New Mexico: “Taos is one of those places where you step back into an era when skiing was simple,” says Ski. com Mountain Vacation Expert Bryan Donnelly. Rising out of the Northern New Mexico desert, the town and resort are in the middle of nowhere - part of the ski area’s charm. Taos resides in the famed Sangre de Cristo mountain range at an altitude of 8,000-plus feet. The high elevation, combined with New Mexico’s arid climate yields bone-dry champagne powder. As a cultural center comprised of Native American, Spanish, and Anglo tradition, a ski trip to Taos is like going to a faraway land. On your way to the resort, you’ll notice adobe buildings, art galleries and a Native American Pueblo. The resort matches what the town’s culture has to offer with every kind of terrain imaginable at Taos Ski Valley, “from wide open bowls and long groomers to crazy cliffs, chutes and some of the steepest terrain this side of Wyoming,” says Donnelly. Grand Targhee, Wyoming: Only 42 miles from Jackson Hole, Wyoming and with stunning views of the Tetons, Grand Targhee is likely a resort you’ve

likely never been to, but one that should be on your radar. Only 12 miles from the closest town, Driggs, Grand Targhee retains the laid-back, grass-roots vibe of Wyoming and Idaho country. The resort receives a whopping 500 inches of snow annually, but this hidden gem rarely sees crowds or extensive lift lines. With a quaint base village, live music at the local bar, and no high-rise condos to block the vistas, Targhee is a must-visit for skiers looking for private powder. Combine Targhee with nearby resorts Jackson, Sun Valley, Big Sky and those near Salt Lake City for an ultimate road trip. Red Mountain, British Columbia: For amazing skiing and 3-bedroom condos with private hot tubs on the cheap, Red Mountain is the affordable luxury resort you’ve been dreaming of but maybe never heard of. The ski area is considered by some as one of the last great undiscovered resorts. Located in the low-key town of Rossland, B.C., Red Mountain is two hours from Spokane International Airport. Since its beginning back in 1896, Red Mountain has retained the charm on which its reputation was

built. The resort was recently put up for crowd-funding, with the slogan “fight the man, own the mountain.” This antiestablishment (going against the grain of recent mergers) mentality can be felt at the laid-back resort. With terrain for all abilities, from wide-open groomers to steep tree skiing, Red Mountain offers up something for everyone. Take advantage of the Canadian exchange rate for additional savings and put this resort on your bucket list. Schweitzer, Idaho: Nestled in Northwest Idaho 12 miles from Sandpoint and less than two hours from the Spokane, Washington airport you’ll find down-to-earth Schweitzer Mountain Resort. This rustic, quaint ski area is considered a hidden gem because you won’t have to fight crowds or waste your ski vacation in lift lines, and also, because there are 3,300 acres of skiable terrain and a consistent 300 inches of snow annually. Schweitzer has a wide variety of terrain options for all level of skiers, and the snowmaking capability to cover all their intermediate and beginner trails if by chance there’s a low snow year. Plus, the views atop the resort of Lake Pend Oreille aren’t

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Dog-sledding in Breckenridge, Colorado, one of the Vail Resorts included on Epic Pass. Ski.com can arrange non-ski activities © Eric Leiberman/goingplacesfarandnear.com too shabby either. As a bonus, if you fly Alaskan airlines to get there, you can ski for free the day of your flight. Sun Valley, Idaho: Sun Valley started as a playground for European

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‘Darkest Hour’ Wins Best Picture Award at Gold Coast International Film Festival BY KAREN RUBIN The results are in: Darkest Hour, a new film starring Gary Oldham as Winston Churchill, is the winner of Best Narrative Film at the 7th Annual Gold Coast International Film Festival. Best Documentary award was a tie: Underfire: The Untold Story of PFC Tony Vaccaro, the World War II soldier turned war photographer, who attended the sell-out screening, and the Long Island premiere of Dare to Be Different, about WLIR 92.7, the influential Long Island radio station on the cutting edge of music in the 1980s. In all, the festival, now in its 7th year, screened more than 80 films from 12 countries – 36 of them Long Island premieres - with Q&As with dozens of visiting artists including directors, producers, and grandchildren of famous film subjects: Winston Churchill’s granddaughter, the artist Edwina Sandys; Frank Sinatra’s granddaughter, AJ Lambert who attended the 60th anniversary screening of the movie musical “Pal Joey,” and David Ben-Gurion’s grandson, Alon Ben-Gurion, after the screening of an extraordinary documentary based on six-hours of recently uncovered candid conversations with Israel’s founding father. A record 15 of the screenings were sell-outs; the film-festival drew 4500 audience goers of all ages and backgrounds, from all over Long Island and the metro area – 175 different zipcodes. “People think film festivals are elitist – but that’s not what we’re about,” said

Festival Director Caroline Sorokoff. The festival featured “Free Film Friday,” with presentations of the movie classic “Sergeant York,” starring Gary Cooper; family short films at the Great Neck Library, and film shorts at the Port Washington Library (with a Q&A with Israeli filmmaker Yaniv Segalovich, director of An Average Story, Letiferet, who joined Alexandra Gil, curator of the Gold Coast International Film Festival’s short films; the film won an audience award). “Hundreds of people took advantage.” And this year, veterans could come to any screening for free, thanks to a grand from GEICO. The Gold Coast International Film Festival is distinguished by the fascinating events that are organized with the screenings – Q&As with producers, directors, actors, experts and people associated with the films. Indeed, a highlight of the festival was the Long Island premiere (two weeks before general release) of Darkest Hour, featuring Academy Award nominee Gary Oldman’s brilliant performance as Winston Churchill and the terrifying early days of his appointment as Prime Minister as Hitler’s forces were taking over Europe and threatening an invasion of the British Isles. It was Britain’s darkest hour. And like the movie “Lincoln”, and “Thirteen Days” about John F. Kennedy and the Cuban Missile Crisis, which shows the backstory of a key “moment” in pivotal history, we learn of how he had to overcome intense opposition from political rivals, and the diabolical choice he faced: negotiate

with Hitler to save British lives at a terrible cost or rally the nation and fight on against incredible odds. Gary Oldman brilliantly portrays the first dark days of Churchill as Prime Minister. Directed by Joe Wright, the screening at the Soundview Cinemas in Port Washington, featured a Q&A with Churchill’s granddaughter, the artist Edwina Sandys, a young child during this time, who spoke nostalgically and lovingly of her grandfather and grandmother, Clementine. Underfire: The Untold Story of Pfc. Tony Vaccaro is the remarkable story of WWII infantryman and legendary photographer Tony Vaccaro, who created one of the most comprehensive, haunting and intimate photographic records of the war using a smuggled $47 camera while developing the negatives in his helmet at night. Tony Vaccaro, himself, along with Director Max Lewkowicz and Producer Valerie Thomas participated in a postscreening Q&A session, followed by the opening reception of Tony Vaccaro’s acclaimed, wartime and celebrity photography at the Gold Coast Arts Center Gallery in Great Neck (on view through February). The Long Island Premiere of Dare to Be Different had three sold-out screenings, and featured a Q&A with Director Ellen Goldfarb and Executive Producer and former WLIR Program Director Denis McNamara, plus a host of other special guests, including artists and DJs featured in the film. It was an event that could only happen on Long Island, where WLIR brought new wave music to

America. WLIR helped launch the careers of U2, Talking Heads, Depeche Mode, Blondie, Duran Duran, Tears for Fears, The Clash, and The Cure, among others. Special guests attending the premiere include Larry “The Duck” Dunn, Michael “Eppy” Epstein, Max Leinwand, Steve North, Carol Silva, Donna Donna and “Malibu Sue” McCann. Ben-Gurion: Epilogue, a stunning documentary compiled from six hours of never-before-seen footage, of newly discovered conversations with Israel’s founding father presents a rare and fortuitous piece of cinematic archeology – it’s as if film was found of candid conversation with George Washington. Watching, you realize you are seeing a work of undeniable historical significance with prophetic implications for Israel’s future. Presented in Partnership with American Friends of Soroka Medical Center to a standingroom-only audience at the Bowtie Cinema in Great Neck, the screening featured an extraordinary Q&A with Ben-Gurion’s grandson, Alon, who spoke personally of time spent with his grandfather. An extraordinary documentary, Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story, was the first of a new “Science on Screen” series funded by a hard-to-win grant to the Gold Coast Arts Center to better communicate science to a general audience. The documentary finally credits the dazzlingly-beautiful actress as a brilliant inventor responsible for the innovation that See page D6

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Benefit Starting Date Confusion BY TOM MARGENAU

Q: I turn 66 in January and want benefits to start then. A few weeks ago, I filled out the claim forms online. One of the questions asked when I want my benefits to start. Knowing that Social Security checks are sent out one month in arrears, I answered by indicating “February,” because the January check comes in February. Now I just received an award letter telling me my first month of eligibility is February, with the check to come in March. What went wrong? What can I do about it? And can they rephrase the question on the application form? A: In my opinion, you were overthinking the question. When the retirement application form asks, “Which month do you want benefits to start?” -- it is asking just that. It isn’t asking you which month do you want your first check to physically be sent to you. In your question to me, you said you want your benefits to start effective with the month you turn age 66. And that is January, and that’s the way you should have answered the question. In all of my years dealing with these issues, I’ve never heard anyone else complain about this. So I’m not really sure if the online application form needs to be rewritten. But if some of my old colleagues at the Social Security Administration are reading this and have heard similar complaints from other website users, they might want to think about clarifying the question. You also asked what you can do about it. You could do nothing. If you leave things the way they are, you will miss out on one Social Security check (the January payment). But in return, you will get a tiny bump in your monthly benefit rate. People who delay starting their benefits after age 66 get a two-thirds of 1 percent credit added to their checks. So, for the rest of your life, instead of getting 100 percent of your full retirement rate, you will be getting about 100.6 percent. Assuming you live long enough, somewhere down the road you will actually come out money ahead because of this unintended error you made on the application form. But if you really want to correct the record and get that January check, you should talk to someone at your local Social Security office. You may be able to simply file an appeal of the award letter you just received telling them you want your “month of entitlement” to be January, not February. However, they may tell you that there is nothing to appeal because SSA didn’t make a mistake. If that is their position, then your only option would be to withdraw that first claim you made and then turn around and file a new claim indicating “January” as the month you want your benefits to start. Frankly, in my opinion, that sounds like an awful lot of hassle and paperwork for a relatively small payoff.

Q: I’ve been reading your column for a while now. I enjoy all the insights you provide into the Social Security program. But I do have one little bone to pick with you. It really bugs me that you keep referring to Social Security “checks.” No one gets a “check” anymore. All Social Security payments are directly deposited into bank accounts.!” So can you please stop referring to Social Security payments as “checks?” A: Thanks, I guess, for the backhanded compliment about my column. I do understand what you are saying. But, honestly, I think you are making too big a deal about this. I would guess that 99 percent of my readers understand that when I do refer to a Social Security “check,” I am not talking about a physical piece of paper. I am talking about someone’s Social Security benefit payment. Over the years, I’ve heard thousands and thousands of people refer to their Social Security “checks.” In fact, look at the first question. The reader refers to “checks” several times. I knew what he was talking about. And I’m sure my readers did, too. I understand that we’ve all got our little pet peeves. But I’m afraid this is one that you are just going to have to let go. Q: I am getting widow’s benefits from Social Security. It looks like I might inherit a substantial sum of money from a very elderly aunt who is near death. Will that have any impact on my survivor benefits? A: You could inherit a million dollars and it will have no bearing on your eligibility for widow’s benefits. Social Security isn’t welfare. You get benefits because you worked and earned those benefits. Or in your case, because your husband worked and earned those benefits for you. Some people confuse the Social Security program with Supplemental Security Income benefits. SSI is indeed a welfare program. It pays a small monthly check to poor people who are over age 65 or who are disabled. Even though Supplemental Security Income sounds like a Social Security program, it is not. It has nothing to do with Social Security except for the fact that the Social Security Administration manages the program for the federal government. SSI benefits are paid out of general tax revenues, not Social Security taxes. And because it is welfare, if someone getting an SSI check inherits some money, it will impact their eligibility for benefit payments. Q: My wife is about to turn 62 and just filed for her Social Security. I am 72 and have been getting my benefits since age 66. If my wife takes reduced retirement benefits, will that impact the amount of widow’s benefits she will get when I die? A: No. The only thing that will impact the amount of her widow’s payment is

her age when you die. Assuming she is over age 66 when that happens, she will start getting 100 percent of your benefit rate, minus what she is already getting in her own retirement benefits. If she is under 66 when you die, her widow’s rate would be reduced roughly one-half

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made possible secure WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS communications (her intent was to make the Navy’s torpedoes more effective in order to win World War II, but the Navy put the patent away in a drawer until it was rediscovered by another inventor devising military weapons). The Long Island premiere, featured a Q&A (sponsored by Edelman financial Services, LLC) with Director Alexandra Dean, Fleming Meeks, the Forbes journalist who scored amazing interviews with the reclusive actor late in life, and Dr. Christine Metz of the Feinstein Institute and was moderated by Diane Masciale of WNET. Straight/Curve: Redefining Body Image, Long Island Premiere at the Gold Coast International Film Festival of the documentary examining the industries and obstacles responsible for

the body image crisis and showcasing the dynamic leaders fighting for more diversity of size, race and age, featured a Q&A with Director Jenny McQuaile and Producer Yael Melamede and a panel of distinguished experts from Northwell Health: Dr. Gabriella Farkas, Dr. Bonny Patel and Nancy Farber, ND. The Q&A was sponsored by the Katz Institute for women’s Health at Northwell Health. The 60th anniversary screening of Pal Joey, an Academy Award-winning musical gem, with famous classics by Richard Rogers and Lorenz Hart, celebrating its 60th anniversary this year starring Frank Sinatra, Rita Hayworth, and Kim Novak, featured a Q&A with AJ Lambert, Sinatra’s granddaughter (Nancy’s daughter) and Raj Tawney, a multi-media journalist/ producer. Lambert spoke about her warm and loving grandfather.

Alexandra Gil, curator of the Gold Coast International Film Festival’s short films, and Regina Gil, Festival Founder and Executive Director, present awards for short films at a gala luncheon at Neiman Marcus Garden City © 2017 Karen Rubin/news-photos-features.com

“Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story,” a documentary about the gorgeous actress focuses on her role as inventor of secure wifi, Bluetooth and GPS communications and how her arresting beauty stood in the way of being given credit for her brilliance, screened at the Gold Coast International Film Festival, featured a panel discussion moderated by Diane Masciale of WLIW21 and WNET (right), with Alexandra Dean, Director (second from left), Fleming Meeks, Journalist and Dr. Christine Metz of the Feinstein Institute. © 2017 Karen Rubin/news-photos-features.com

Supergirl, the story of Naomi Kutin, an Orthodox Jewish pre-teen girl with an extraordinary talent – holding a world record in powerlifting, featured a Q&A with the film’s director, Jessie Auritt and “Supergirl” herself, Naomi Kutin and her family. The delightful documentary Hummus! The Movie, was followed by “The Great Gold Coast Hummus TasteOff” at Lola restaurant next door to the BowTie Theater in Great Neck Plaza. The seventh anniversary of the not-for-profit Gold Coast International Film Festival featured over 80 films and dozens of filmmakers at screenings and events at North Shore venues, including Soundview Cinemas in Port Washington, the Bow Tie Cinemas in Great Neck, Port Washington, Manhasset and Roslyn, and the Gold Coast Arts Center in Great Neck. Films presented this year showcased major Hollywood actors, include Gary Oldman, Kristin Scott Thomas, Patricia Arquette, Burt Reynolds, Isabelle Huppert, Rainn Wilson, Bill Nye, Rosemarie DeWitt, Imogen Poots, and Shahab Hosseini, star of the 2016 Oscar-winning film The Salesman,” which premiered at last year’s festival, featured in the East Coast premiere of the Iranian film Gholam this year. This year’s festival included more than 40 premieres, including French movie-star Isabelle Huppert’s new film Souvenir; Burt Reynold’s new film Dog Years; Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story; Yellow Birds, starring Jennifer Aniston, Toni Collette, Alden Ehrenreich and Tye Sheridan, and the timely Bill Nye: Science Guy. Award-winning feature films from the world’s most prestigious festivals (Cannes, Toronto, Sundance, Tribeca, Hamptons) were screened, along with dozens of excellent short

films. The festival featured films from 12 different countries – most that you cannot otherwise get to see - including 1945, from Hungary about a remote Hungarian town preparing for the wedding of the village magistrate’s son, when two Orthodox Jews arrive at the village train station with two coffinshaped wooden crates, supposedly filled with soaps and perfumes. Is this a harbinger of the return of more Jews? Led by the boorish village magistrate, the townspeople fear that these strangers may be heirs of the village’s denounced and deported Jewish neighbors and have come to claim their family’s stolen property. Paranoia runs rampant, leading to tragic events and a potent, unexpected ending. “While there have been many films about the Holocaust, there are few about its immediate aftermath, when greed and material gain from the Jewish peoples’ demise was pervasive. Director Ferenc Török cleverly captures this often overlooked moment in history where one town’s actions become a metaphor for the moral decay of the whole country. Shot in elegant black and white with an eye for exquisite composition and a minimal evocative score, 1945 is a subtle and nuanced study in the collective guilt and enduring anti-Semitism of postwar Hungary,” wrote Jay Rosenblatt, San Francisco Jewish Film. The Long Island premiere of The Insult, provided a rare look at modernday Lebanon. The intelligent, rivetting and politically charged drama focuses on how a minor disagreement between a Christian Phalanges Party supporter and a Palestinian construction foreman sparks an unforgivable insult, which ignites a confrontation of national importance. Celebrity lawyers, TV news, and political leaders get involved

Artist Edwina Sandys, granddaughter of Sir Winston Churchill, discusses her grandfather at the Long Island premiere of “Darkest Hour” at the 2017 Gold Coast International Film Festival, Long Island, with Festival Founder and Executive Director `Regina Gil and Diane Masciale, VP & GM of WLIW21 and Executive Producer of local productions at WNET © 2017 Karen Rubin/news-photosfeatures.com

in a trial that rips open raw memories of Lebanon’s violent past Paris Opera, from France, provided a fascinating, candid behind-the-scenes view of a season at the Paris Opera, following the array of personnel – management, performers, costumers, cleaning crew - even choreographer Benjamin Millepied - who work night after night to bring breathtaking spectacle to this legendary setting. The New York premiere of Back to Burgundy, from France, is a story of wine, family, family business, and more wine is set amid the gorgeous backdrop of Burgundy, and told with an assured mix of drama and humor. Jean, who had left his childhood home more than ten years ago, returns after his father’s death to reconcile the future of the business with his brother and sister. This year, GCIFF again presented the work of talented young filmmakers in grades K-12 in its Young Filmmakers Program, presented in partnership with Hofstra University, a festival sponsor. The festival finished on Wednesday November 15 with a Closing Awards Lunch at the cafe at Neiman Marcus Garden City (in Roosevelt Field). Neiman Marcus was a major sponsor of the film festival. The lunch also launched the Neiman Marcus ”Love to Give” Collection, where10% of the proceeds from the sale of the ”Love to Give” items goes back to the Gold Coast Arts Center, based in Great Neck, Long Island, which organizes the annual Gold Coast International Film Festival. For the past 110 years since NeimanMarcus’ founding, said Doris Wilshere, Vice President, General Manager, supporting the arts has been a priority. “It has been of particular interest to the founders. That’s why our partnership with the film festival is important to us. It’s the one budget we are encouraged to

spend every $1 of, every year.” In addition to Neiman Marcus Garden City, sponsors and partners of this year’s Gold Coast International Film Festival included: founding partners, the Town of North Hempstead and Douglas Elliman Real Estate; major partners, Hofstra University and the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency; GEICO; Deluxe Entertainment Services Group; AARP Long Island; A.L. Sarroff Fund; Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP; The Katz Institute for Women’s Health at Northwell Health; St. Mary’s Kids; Jet Blue; Biener Audi; LVR Rental; The Inn at Great Neck; The Andrew Hotel; WLIW21; Altice; New York Women in Film & Television; Anton Publications; Blank Slate Media; LI Pulse; Edelman Financial Services, LLC; and LOLA of Great Neck. More information at www. goldcoastfilmfestival.org; facebook. com/gciff. The Gold Coast International Film Festival is produced by the Gold Coast Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting the arts through education, exhibition, performance and outreach. Gold Coast Arts Center, 113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, NY 11021, 516-829-2570, www. goldcoastarts.org. _______________________ © 2017 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear. com, www.huffingtonpost. com/author/karen-rubin , and travelwritersmagazine.com/ TravelFeaturesSyndicate/. Blogging at goingplacesnearandfar.wordpress. com and moralcompasstravel.info. Send comments or questions to FamTravLtr@ aol.com. Tweet @TravelFeatures. ‘Like’ us at facebook.com/NewsPhotoFeatures

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David Kirschenbaum , Neiman Marcus Garden City Director of Public Relations, Regina Gil, Gold Coast International Festival Founder and Executive Director, and Doris Wilshere, Vice President, General Manager of Neiman Marcus Garden City, announce launch of ”Love to Give” Collection, which gives back a share of the purchase to support Gold Coast Arts Center’s programs © 2017 Karen Rubin/news-photos-features.com

Israeli filmmaker Yaniv Segalovich, director of “An Average Story” (Letiferet) which won an audience award, joins Alexandra Gil, curator of the Gold Coast International Film Festival’s short films, for a Q&A, at one of the Free Film Friday events © 2017 Karen Rubin/news-photos-features.com

Alon Ben-Gurion, grandson of Israel’s former Prime Minister, David BenThe 60th anniversary showing of “Pal Joey,” a movie musical with classics by Gurion, speaks with audience after the screening of the documentary, “Ben-Gurion Rogers & Hart, starring Frank Sinatra, Rita Hayworth and Kim Novack, at the Epilogue,” based on six hours of newly discovered conversations with Israel’s Gold Coast International Film Festival featured a Q&A with AJ Lambert, Sinatra’s founding father, at the 2017 Gold Coast International Film Festival, Great Neck, granddaughter (Nancy’s daughter) and Raj Tawney, a multi-media journalist/ Long Island © 2017 Karen Rubin/news-photos-features.com producer © 2017 Karen Rubin/news-photos-features.com

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WILLISTON TIMES: Bargains + Blessings Thrift Shop at the Church of the Resurrection, 147 Campbell Ave at Center St., Williston Park. OPEN Thursdays and Saturdays 10-4. 516746-5527. Holiday Decorations, Ornaments, Wrapping Paper, Tree Skirts, Gifts for family and friends. Everything you need for the holidays. Jewelry, clothing, household items, etc. Donations accepted. Mon-Fri 9am-12pm. CHRISTMAS SHOP OPEN NOW.

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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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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

HUGE ESTATE SALE! Saturday, December 2 8:00 am to 3:00 pm 152 St. Paul’s Rd. N Hempstead, NY 11550 (Cathedral Gardens) Cross Street: Cathedral Avenue /Hempstead Tpk Mint condition indoor furniture, outdoor furniture, sports memorabilia, gym equipment, Swarovski/Waterford crystal & tons of accent /d ecorative pieces! INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Monday, December 4, 2017 10:00 a.m. 68 Dartmouth Street Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Packed house of collectibles, vintage, packed basement and garage, tools, dining room furniture, china, crystal and household items....Visit www. invitedsales.com for pictures and details ! INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Wednesday, December 6 9:30 a.m. 27 Brompton Rd Garden City, NY 11530 Furniture, tools, tons of fabric, crystal, costume jewelry, sewing items and more....Visit www.invitedsales.com for pictures and details ! INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Friday, December 8, 2017 10:00 a.m. 241 Harvard Street Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Books, records, furniture traditional pieces, garage and barn items, outdoor tools and recreation items....Visit www. invitedsales.com for pictures and details !

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

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

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

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

APARTMENT FOR RENT

OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE

GARDEN CITY RENTALS

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

First Floor, Five Rooms 2 Bed, 2 Full Baths Updated EIK, A/C Parking Immediate $3,200 Garden City Properties (516)746-1563 / (516)313-8504

ROOM FOR RENT MINEOLA: Large furnished room, private entrance, share bath, own TV, microwave and fridge, A/C. No pets /smoking. $735 month all utilities included plus 1 month security. References required. 516-747-5799

GARAGE/PARKING SPACE FOR RENT PORT WASHINGTON: Outside commercial or non commercial parking space available. Each space is $175 per month. Please call 516-993-5050

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

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE HOMES FOR SALE FRANKLIN SQUARE HOMES FOR SALE: Cherry Lane; 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, rear dormer, full basement, garage. Carukin Street; 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, full dormer, finished basement, 2 car garage. LISA DP REAL ESTATE Text or call: 516-319-3647

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and enter our “World’s Most Beautiful Grandchildren” contest. Just send a photo and a brief description of the child (or children) along with your name and address to: editor@ gcnews.com

JAMESPORT: STUNNING 3500 sf VICTORIAN Private landscaped setting on 1 acre. 4 BRs & 3.5 Baths. 2 Master Bedroom Suites. Large EIK, Formal LR, Formal DR, Family Room/fireplace. Geothermal Heat, Central Air and Solar panels. Finished Basement. 3 Car Garage. Must See! Just Listed! $949,000. Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623 LAUREL Custom 3000 sf Brick Ranch with Deeded Beach Rights! This home features LR, FDR, Family Room, EIK, MBR w/ Bath and additional 3 BRs and Bath. Large Laundry Room. Walk up Attic. $799,000 MLS #2939085 Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623 SOUTH JAMESPORT: Waterview quaint and charming. Close to lots of sugar sandy bay beaches! Bring your flip flops and unwind here! Upper deck with magical views of boats, harbor and peekaboo bay views! Located in historic Sea Faring South Jamesport! Visit the wineries and stay forever! Reduced! $459,000 Colony Realty, Dolores Peterson 631-413-7572

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Call 294.8900 SERVICES CHRISTMAS AND HOLIDAY DECORATIONS professionally installed on your home or office. Let us help you design your display. Will purchase and deliver decorations if needed. Gutters and windows cleaned. Full handyman services. Free estimate. Senior discount. Call 516-534-9518

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 GRACE ROOFING: Est. 1977. Slate, tile roof specialist, flat roofs, asphalt and wood shingle roofs, gutters and leaders cleaned and replaced, professional new roof installation. Free estimates, expert leak repairs, lic / Ins, local references, residential/ commercial. 516753-0268 GUTTERS, WINDOWS, CARPET CLEANING! GENERAL HOME REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE: “Handyman Services”. Outdoor Christmas & holiday decorating available. Plumbing, electrical is my specialty. Most gutters $30-40. Sprinkler blow outs, painting available. Clean ups in / out. All odd jobs...you name it. I will do it. All work guaranteed!! Fully insured. Free estimate. Senior discount. Call 516-534-9518 LAMPS FIXED $65 In home service. Handy Howard. 646-996-7628 ROOF LEAKS REPAIRED Slate Roof Specialist. Copper Flashings. Snow Guards. Aluminum Trim & Siding. No Sub-Contractors. Nassau Lic# H1859520000. B.C. Roofing 631-496-9711. Text or call owner direct: 516-983-0860

HOMES WANTED GARDEN CITY CONDO /APARTMENT/HOUSE WANTED FOR SUMMER OF 2018 RENTAL Central air needed. Call 516-510-6781

SERVICES

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TUTORING

SKY CLEAR WINDOW and Restorations Inc. Window Restorations, Outdated Hardware, skylights, Andersen Sashes, new storm windows, wood windows, chain /rope repairs, falling windows, fogged panes, mechanical repairs, wood repairs, restorations, all brands. Call Mr. Fagan, 32 years experience. 631-385-7975 www.skyclearwindow.com

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

Ted Emmerich Construction - 516-466-1111. Renovations, bathrooms, kitchens, roofing. All types of repairs large or small. www.tedemmerich.com

PAINTING & PAPERHANGING PAINTING PAINTING PAINTING: Interior/Exterior. Fall Specials! Call Steve cell 972998-8573

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

TUTORING AP BIOLOGY tutor using the Campbell or Sadava books. I use the test banks to show you what you are weak in and will review each topic and chapter with you. This is a pathway to a 5! Ephraim Himelstein 516384-9865. ephraimhimelstein@ gmail.com MATH, PHYSICS, SAT/ACT TUTOR, adjunct professor Calculus I,II, Algebra, trig, AP & Pre-Calc, IB, NYS Certified, highly experienced. Raj 516-7871026

Subject Tutoring (Math, Reading, Science, and more) - Student focused approach for grades 6-12. Certified experts will connect with your student and raise grades.

Call (516) 260-4672

ENGLISH, ACT, SAT TUTOR: 25+ year experience Critical Reading, Writing, Grammar, Essays. Lynne 625-3314

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

CLEANING STRONG ARM CLEANING: Residential and commercial cleaning specialist, post construction clean ups, shipping and waxing floors, move ins and move outs. Free estimates. Bonded and insured. 516-5381125 www.strongarmcleaningny.com

SERVICES A & J MOVING & STORAGE: Established 1971. Long Island and New York State specialists. Residential, Commercial, Piano & Organ experts. Boxes available. Free estimates. www. ajmoving.com 516-741-2657 114 Jericho Tpk, Mineola NYDOT# 10405 COLLEGE ARTS ADMISSIONS: College Counseling in the Visual and Performing Arts. Dance, Musical Theatre & Drama. Film, Instrumental & Vocal Music. Audio Recording & Production. Theatre Technology & Production. Visual & Graphic Arts. Resume, Essays, Repertoire Lists. Michele Zimmerman. 516-353-6255 CollegeArtsAdmissions@gmail.com www.CollegeArtsAdmissions. com

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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

EXPRESS CAPITAL

We’ll help you grow your business through smart capital management strategies. No tax return, stated income loans up to 5 million, all property types. • Hard/Bridge Loans up to 90% • Fix & Flip Loans • Multi-unit, Multi-family • Commercial, Office, Industrial, Retail, Hotels, more Contact us today for a free, no obligation analysis of your company’s financing needs! Express Capital Financing • 2626 East 14th Street Suite 202 • Brooklyn, NY 11235 718-285-0806 • info@expresscapitalfinancing.com

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DONATE YOUR CAR

GENERATORS Sales and service. Maintenance contracts. Generac, Kohler. Mohrmann Electric Co., Inc. 516-826-3311

Wheels For Wishes Benefiting

OLD VILLAGE TREE SERVICE: Owner operated since 1989. 24 hour emergency service. Licensed/insured. Free estimates, member LI Arborist Assoc. Please call 516-466-9220

SIDEWALK VIOLATIONS REPAIRED: Sidewalk repairs, concrete, masonry. Ted Emmerich Construction. 516-4661111 www.tedemmerich.com

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*Free Vehicle/Boat Pickup ANYWHERE *We Accept All Vehicles Running or Not *Fully Tax Deductible

Suffolk County

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Metro New York

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* Car Donation Foundation d/b/a Wheels For Wishes. To learn more about our programs or financial information, visit www.wheelsforwishes.org.

Love to write?

We are looking for writers in our community to compose news articles on local topics, opinions, reviews, worthy places to visit on Long Island, and even fiction. We aim to feature at least one new article and writer each week in our Discovery magazine section. E-mail submissions: editor@gcnews.com • Attach article and any photos (1MB), along with your name and contact info. • Articles must be between 1,500 - 3,000 words. • Each writer will be reimbursed a stipend of $25.⁰⁰ • Columnist must send a head-shot photo (1MB)

Advertising Sales Executive Blank Slate Media Blank Slate Media, a fast-growing chain of 6 award-winning weekly newspapers and website, is looking for an energetic, service-oriented professional with good communications skills to sell display, web and email advertising. Earn up to $60,000 in the first-year representing the 6 Blank Slate Media publications and website as well the 5 publications and 1 website owned by Blank Slate’s sales partner, Litmor Publications. We are looking for an enthusiastic and service-oriented sales professional with good communication skills. Requirements: Minimum of 2 years outside sales experience. Newspaper sales experience a plus. Must have your own car. • Opportunity to sell both print and online programs • A collegial, supportive sales team • Award-winning editorial coverage • A separate newspaper for each community allowing advertisers to target their markets, and you to provide the most cost-effective way to advertise • Represent media that produce superior response for clients Compensation • Salary plus commission • Health insurance • Paid vacation, sick days & holiday

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Last Hope Flea Market & Jewelry Sale Saturday, December 2nd MARK YOUR CALENDAR GET READY FOR THE BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR! The Next Last Hope Flea Market and Jewelry Sale will be on Saturday, December 2nd from 10am-2pm at The Church of the Advent (Winthrop Hall) in Westbury, 555 Advent Street. just off Jericho Turnpike.

Lots of new items, including Ross Simon jewelry, that are sure to include that great find. New items and lots of holiday merchandise available. Please start putting items aside for donation. They will be accepted on Friday, December 1st from 2:30pm to 7pm at the church. Things we don’t accept since they don’t sell: books, VCR/cassette tapes, toys, gym equipment, furniture, picture frames and clothing. Our customers are interested in knick-knacks and household items. Jewelry is a big seller for us–all kinds. All proceeds go to the Special Needs Animal Fund at Last Hope. Finish up that last minute holiday shopping and benefit this great cause at the same time. For more information contact Maureen at toestetra@hotmail.com. To read more about us and to see photos and bios of our adoptable cats and dogs, please visit http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org.

MOVING SERVICE

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TREE SERVICE

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MOVERS

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SERVICE DIRECTORY PAINTING/POWER WASHING

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GCHS casts a spell with The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

On November 16th, 17th, and 18th, Garden City High School presented the hilarious musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee to 1,200 attendees lucky enough to see the Broadway-worthy players. The show, a fast-paced take on a school spelling bee featuring some very quirky characters, left smiles on the faces of all. Senior citizen residents were again treated to a free buffet dinner sponsored and served by members of the Garden City Teachers’ Association and followed by a special preview of the show on Thursday afternoon. “The ensemble nature of this cast

really made this particular show remarkable,” said producer and vocal director Steve Mayo. “In my experience, I have never seen word-of-mouth sales generate so much foot traffic the week of the production - that is solely a consequence of the talent and hard work of the cast.” Congratulations to the cast and crew, Steve Mayo, director Katie Sckalor, the talented musicians of the pit orchestra under the direction on Andrew Albani, technical director Amanda Marino, and production assistant and choreographer Amanda Conte.

Over 80 senior citizen residents enjoyed a hot buffet dinner courtesy of the Garden City Teachers’ Association followed by a free preview of the musical on Thursday, November 16th.

The raucous spellers arrived for the spelling bee.

The cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee wowed the crowds with their portrayal of the quirky, unforgettable characters. 9 of the 14 cast members are Garden City High School seniors

Many thanks to the show’s pit orchestra, under the direction of music teacher Andrew Albani, for an expert performance of the musical’s score.

Before striking his trance-like pose to spell his word, Leaf Coneybear (Brian Ingegno) shared a bit about his Marcy Park (Alexis Grace Spera) delivered a lively dislife and interests. course about the seven languages she spoke. Do you have a service to advertise?

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Miss Rona Lisa Perritti (Annalisa LoBiondo) and Vice Principal Douglas Panch (William McLaughlin) reviewed the rules of the spelling bee. Each of the three performances of “Spelling Bee” cast three volunteer members of the school community as spellers competing with the students. Here, music teacher Daniel DellaMonica correctly spelled his word.

Spelling bee community service “counselor,” Mitch Mahoney (Tommy Flanagan) belted out the “Prayer of the Comfort Counselor.”

A natural born leader, Chip Tolentino (Liam Dougherty) was thrown off his game mid-bee.

Never a dull moment when at the mic, “Magic Foot” speller William Barfee (pronounced BarFAY – Anthony Boccia) was a meticulous, determined-to-win contestant.

Speller Logainne Sdhwartzandgrubenniere (Amanda Nastasi) used invisible writing on her arm as an aide when at the microphone.

One by one, the spellers approached the microphone to spell the word they were assigned, and each shared a bit about themselves in the process. Here, Olive Ostrovsky (Lara Abruzzo) successfully spelled her word and shared that her mom was far away and her dad would arrive soon with the $25 entrance fee.

Spoiler-alert: When it came down to two – Olive and William – neither wanted to make a mistake.

Who won? How did it all end? We won’t give too much away, but suffice it to say, the cast and audience left happy (in a word)!

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The Garden City Turkey Trot turns 40

And the Fun Run is off! Close to 7,000 runners and thousands of volunteers and spectators turned out on a glorious sunny day to make the 40th Garden City Turkey Trot the biggest race to date. Friends, family, and neighbors turned out in record numbers to get in on the fun. All net proceeds benefited The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, and The INN. Runners also donated a tremendous amount of food for the Turkey Trot Food drive which benefits The INN and helps feed the hungry.

The Turkey Trot consists of three (3) races: the Challenger Division Race for courageous special needs athletes, a 1.4 mile Fun Run, and a challenging 5 Mile Race. All three races start and finish in front of the historic St. Paul’s School on Stewart Avenue. The winner of this year’s 5 Mile Race and the Jim Flynn Memorial Trophy was Nick Filippazzao, 24 (Wantagh, NY) whose winning time was 24:01. The first female finisher was Kira Garry, 24 (Montauk, NY) with a time of 28:01.

Tom Slattery with girlfriend Monica Olveira, his frozen turkey award trophy, and Mr. Turkey Trot

The first Garden City resident finisher and winner of the Patrick Ryan Award was Tom Slattery, 21, who finished in 24:33 and had an impressive 2nd place overall finish. Evan Baschnagel was the first male to finish the Fun Run and Hayden Wong was the first female Fun Run finisher. Race director Ken Aneser noted “We are so fortunate to have a great Race Committee team and a great community who all love this race! Thousands of friends, family, and neighbors from

The Challenger Division athletes with their medal

all over Long Island and beyond have a great time together every year at the Turkey Trot. Thanks to all our corporate sponsors and hundreds of volunteers who give us the support needed to make the race possible.” More than 30 Challenger Athletes started the day with their race and received Challenger Medals. Next up were the more than 2,700 runners who participated in the Fun Run, followed by more than 4,000 runners who lined up for the 5 Mile Race. Prior to the

Family Foundation, La Bottega, NY Spine Institute, Rallye Auto Group, State Farm/Adam Karol, Walk Street, Winthrop Radiology Associates, and new sponsor Cycle Bar Garden City. Thanks also to Murph’s Famous Bloody Mary Mix, Banana Bread Baking Co., and the Garden City Buffalos for their presence and support on race day. Thank you Al Vanasco and Bill Kenney for always making the Challenger Division Race possible and such a great scene and best part of the day!. The Race Committee (Ken Aneser, Kevin Coffey, Bob Freeman, Chris Giarraputo, Mike Kopcak, Charlie Lee, Ian Paisley, Bob Priest, Phil Puccio, Mark Robertson. Tim Tobin, and Rob Votruba) would like to thank all the runners, and volunteers and all those who live on the race course for their support. In particular, the Garden City Fire Department (Chief Brian Gallo and 1st Asst. Chief Tom Strysko), Garden Police Department (Commissioner

5 Mile winner Nick Filippazzo breaks the tape in an amazing time of 24:01

I need a water after my run!

Ken Jackson, Inspector Mike Doyle, and Det. Rich Pedone) Recreation Department (Kevin Ocker and Sandy Young) and the Department of Public Works (Joseph DiFransisco and Domenick Stanco) and Mineola Ambulance greatly assist the Race Committee each and every year. Last but not least, special thanks to Nassau County PD officer Bob Graves and the Nassau County Law Enforcement Explorers. As the 40th Turkey Trot is in the books, special thanks goes to Roger Eltringham, Rod Cooney, John Garvey, Paul Glorioso, John Kannegeiser, Scott Masterson, Steve Matteini, and Walter Siniscalchi – the original race committee who were on the job for an amazing 30 continuous years! Thank you all for your dedication and hard work in making this event such a great race. The Race Committee wishes everyone a happy and healthy holiday season and looks forward to next year’s Turkey Trot!

The first Garden City finisher and 2nd overall runner Tom Slattery finishes with a blazing time of 24:33

The Challenger Division Athletes before their race

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5 Mile Race, Garden City Resident Ella Labate, a freshman at Garden City High School, was recognized for designing the race T-shirt given to every participant. Before the start gun went off, Garden City High students Rose Kelly, Alexis Grace Spera, Amanda Nastasi and Erika Rooney sang the National Anthem to the delight of thousands. The Turkey Trot is much more than a race. It is a well-established family tradition for so many in the community. Hundreds of volunteers, young and old alike, come out to lend a hand and help make the race a success. The Turkey Trot would not be possible without the generous support of the following corporate sponsors: Merrill Lynch, Select Sector SPDRs, National Land Tenure, Albanese Organization, Inc., Bethpage Federal Credit Union, Coach Realtors, Daniel Gale/Sotheby’s, Signature Premier Properties, Doc O’Grady’s, Garden City Hotel, The Paul R. Eckna Foundation, E*Trade, The Kenney

Jack Aneser, Kelly Aneser, and race director Ken Aneser after the 5 Mile Race

A runner congratulates wheelchair race Pete Hawkins

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The Garden City Turkey Trot turns 40

Race Committee members (l to r): Bob Freeman, Ken Aneser, Ian Paisely, and Mike Kopcak with Mr. Turkey Trot at the finish line

(L to R): Race Committee members Mark Robertson, Ken Aneser, and Ian Paisley with the designer of the 2017 Turkey Trot t-shirt, GCHS Freshman Ella Labate

National Anthem singers Rose Kelly, Alexis Grace Spera, Amanda Nastas, and Erika Rooney

Tara Wilson, Paige Duca, and first female finisher Kira Garry posing with their awards and Mr. Turkey Trot

Happy runner registration volunteers

Registration director Kevin Coffey with Peter Santulli, Margaret Castellano, and Kathleen Steimel

GC PTA High School Evening PTA Meeting: H.O.P.E. Skills

Bob Wolf offers simple tips to help students with “human contact skills” so needed in today’s digital world. Such skills teach how to build self-confidence and self-esteem to better engage with peers and adults. PTA meetings are open to all, but parents with children in grades 6-12 are encouraged to bring their middle school and high school students. Visit www.hopeskills.com for more information. Tuesday, 12/12 - H.O.P.E. Skills presentation in GCHS Library at 7:00 p.m.

Upcoming PTA Meeting

Monday, 12/4 – Joint Primary PTA Meeting at Locust School and Vote on Nominating Committee Representatives at 9:30 a.m. (all primary schools) Tuesday, 12/5 - Stewart PTA Meeting and Vote on Nominating Committee Representatives at 9:30 a.m Tuesday, 12/12 - High School PTA Meeting with “H.O.P.E. Skills” Speaker, Bob Wolf, at GCHS Library 7:00 p.m.

PTA at the BOE

Monday, 12/4 - Student Achievement Report at GCHS at 8:15 p.m.

Attention Elementary Parents

Friday, 12/1 - Elementary and primary report cards available on School

Tools Friday, 12/1 - Last day of Stewart Holiday Craft Fair Assembly Days during the lunch hours Wednesday, 12/6 - Stewart 4th Grade Choral Concert and Art Show at 7:00 p.m. Friday, 12/8 - Stewart Holiday Craft Fair

Attention Middle School and High School Parents

Thursday-Sunday, 11/30-12/3 Winter NYSSMA All-State Conference in Rochester

Attention Middle School Parents

Thursday, 12/7 - GCMS Winter Concert for Band and Late Night Jazz at GCHS Auditorium at 7:00 p.m.

Attention High School Parents

Tuesday, 12/5 - GCHS World Language Honor Society Induction in Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Friday, 12/8 - “Junior/Senior Winter Wonderland” at GCHS from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

GC PTA Photo Use Policy

The Garden City PTA will be photographing and/or filming students, staff, and PTA members as they go about the business of learning, succeeding and participating in PTA events and activ-

ities. This media may be published on the Garden City PTA website, monthly e-newsletters, social media sites (Facebook, Instagram,Twitter), and in the Garden City News. Student names will never be published. If you do not wish to have your child or yourself photographed and/or videotaped, submit your request to communications@gardencitypta.org in writing. Full-class or group photographs and videotapes should not be included in your request.

National PTA:

December 3rd through 9th “National Influenza Vaccination Week” (Source: Center for Disease Control)

Commonly asked questions about the flu shot:

Are any of the available flu vaccines recommended over the others? For the 2017-2018 flu season, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends annual influenza vaccination for everyone 6 months and older with either the inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV) or the recombinant influenza vaccine (RIV). The nasal spray flu vaccine (live attenuated influenza vaccine or LAIV) should not be used during 2017-2018. Can a flu shot give you the flu?

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No, a flu shot cannot cause flu illness. Flu vaccines given with a needle are currently made in two ways: the vaccine is made either with a) flu vaccine viruses that have been ‘inactivated’ and are therefore not infectious, or b) with no flu vaccine viruses at all (which is the case for recombinant influenza vaccine). Do I really need a flu vaccine every year? Yes. CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine for just about everyone 6 months and older, even when the viruses the vaccine protects against have not changed from the previous season. The reason for this is that a person’s immune protection from vaccination declines over time, so an annual vaccination is needed to get the “optimal” or best protection against the flu.

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The Men’s Association News Next Meeting

Attention all Directors! The next meeting of the year will be held in early December. Time and location TBA. Watch for the e-mail to be sent by the President for exact details. Please make every effort to attend. Your voice needs to be heard!

GCHS Basketball Fundraiser

Hold the date for the 4th annual GCHS Basketball Tip-off event scheduled for Monday, Dec. 4, This fundraiser will be held at Doc O’ Grady’s. “Tip off” is 7:00 p.m. and the final buzzer will sound at 10:00 p.m. The purpose of the evening is bring awareness as well as raise monies for both the girls and boys basketball programs. Meet and greet the coaching staffs of both squads! The cost at the door will be $75 which will cover a complete open bar and dinner buffet. 50/50 raffle and silent auction to be held. Auction items will include golf foursomes, basketball tickets and/or restaurant gift certificates. Pre-registration is available on the TMA web site. Looking forward to seeing all on the 4th!

GCHS Home Athletic Schedule

Tuesday, Dec. 5---Co-Ed Rifle, 4:15 p.m. (at N.C. Rifle Range) Wednesday, Dec. 6---Girls and Boys Bowling, 4:15 p.m. ( at Herrill Lanes) Friday, Dec. 8---JV and Varsity Wrestling, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9---JV and Varsity Wrestling, 8:00 a.m.; Girls Fencing, 10:00 a.m.; Boys Fencing, noon;

TMA Website

Our website can now be accessed thru www.gctma.org. Note: This is the new website we have been working towards which has a much friendlier domain name. Check it out! Sign up to be a Director, ability to pay dues, make a donation to one of our many causes, etc. Take a look. We welcome all feedback!

Facebook Page

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

Who We Are

For over 80 years, The Men’s Association or simply the TMA has supported the athletic and social activ-

ities of students in the Garden City schools and promoted good sportsmanship as well as ideal citizenship. The TMA is composed of more than 100 active Directors, 50 Life Directors and 500 Family members. With the generous support of our fellow residents, the Men’s Association has been involved in a great number of projects covering a wide range of interests. While we are still primarily committed to the athletic programs at the Middle School and High School, in recent years the TMA has expanded their support and sponsorship to other programs benefiting a wider range of students in the Garden City Schools. Some of these programs are SEPTA, the Jamie and Paige Malone Foundation, Best Buddies, the GC High School Marching Band, BAA/GAA Awards Night, Middle School Bagel Bash, Reeves Scholarship, Bethany LeSueur Jersey Retirement Ceremony, GCHS Stem Program, CPR training for all coaches, HUDL, Robotics, 9th grade BBQ, Kickline, GCTA Hurricane Relief Fundraiser, and the Father-Daughter and Mother-Son dances. All of this would not be possible without your con-

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tinued assistance on aiding all we do. Thanks to all who contribute!

How You Can Join

The TMA is always looking for potential new members. If you’re a father who has a child or children in the GC school district and are willing to be involved please contact one of the Officers or Directors for an application. Thanks for all your support! Special thanks to all those who have joined as family members! Go Trojans!

Important

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

TMA Officers:

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

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VILLAGE SPORTS Basketball Social for Special Needs Adults

Garden City Recreation and Parks will hold a Basketball Social for Special Needs Adults event on Friday, December 8 at from 6 to 8 pm at Saint Paul’s Fieldhouse. Our night will include basketball fun, pizza, and soft drinks. The event will be run by the GC Dept. of Recreation and Parks and sponsored by Enriching Special Adults, Inc. This event is open to Garden City residents ages 18 or older. Caregivers should accompany special needs adults if needed. Registration is required. Please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue or call 465-4075 to register. While this program is designed for adults with special needs, all are welcome.

Saturday Over 30 Basketball Begins

Recreation and Parks will hold open basketball time in the Middle School gym on Saturdays from 8:30 am to 11:30 am beginning Saturday, December 2. This program is open to residents ages 30 and older. Games are strictly pick up. The program will run until February 17.

Letters to Santa

It’s time to send letters to Santa and the Recreation Department will speed up the process! A special “Santa’s Mailbox” will be set up in the waiting area of the Recreation Department’s Administrative Offices at 108 Rockaway Avenue beginning December 4th. Children can drop their letters in the mailbox and Santa will send them a personalized reply. Santa’s mailbox will be available through December 20th.

Christmas Candy Contest

In addition to sending their letters to Santa, kids can take a chance at guessing the number of candy pieces in the jar next to Santa’s Mailbox and the child whose guess is closest to the actual number will win the jar, candy, and all! As with Santa’s mailbox, the candy contest will be available from December 4th to December 20th.

A visit from Santa

Santa will visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue for visits and photos on December 12th and 14th from 3 pm-4:15 p.m. Bring your cameras to take photos! There is no fee for a photo but a donation of a small gift for Toys for Tots would be appreciated.

Youth Tennis Winter Registration

We are pleased to announce the start of registration for our winter Tennis Program for children at the Community

Park Tennis Center. Our class levels are listed below and a schedule of classes is available on our website at www.gardencityrecreation.org or at the Recreation and Parks office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. You may visit our office to register or register online if you have a password at www.gcreconline. gardencityny.net. Classes will begin on Monday, January 8. All classes will run for 10 weeks. Tots Ages 4-5 (not in kindergarten) and PeeWee - Ages 5(in kindergarten) to 7 Introduction to Tennis, emphasizing basic movement and striking skills in a fun game playing environment. Novice - Ages 6 to 7 Continued development of basic movement and striking skills on a full size court. Serving and scorekeeping will be introduced. Past Tennis experience required. Junior - Ages 8 to 11 Extension of Novice Level program. Continued emphasis on striking concepts, movement, and skills related to tennis play. Junior Advanced - Ages 8 to 11 For the more serious, more advanced students. These lessons are offered in 1 1/2 hr time slots. Experience required. Senior - Ages 12 and older Extension of Junior Program, continued emphasis on fundamentals and skills related to tennis play. Senior Advanced - Ages 12 and older - For the more serious, more advanced student. These lessons are offered in 1 1/2 hour time slots. Experience required.

Swimming Lesson Registration

The Garden City Recreation Department will be conducting Children’s swimming lessons for Village residents at the Adelphi University Swimming Pool in Woodruff Hall on Saturday mornings. Your child must be six years of age by the start of the program to participate. This 9 week session will begin Saturday, December 9, 2017. Classes are taught by Red Cross Certified Instructors. The cost is $120.00. To register please visit the Recreation and Parks Department at 108 Rockaway Ave., or if you have a password you can register online at www. gcreconline.gardencityny.net. Swim Levels Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Level 2 – for children who have taken a lesson but need to learn fundamental skills Level 3 – will build on fundamental skills by providing guided practices Level 4 – Develops confidence in the strokes learned and improve other aquatic skills Level 5 – Provides further coordina-

tion and refinement of strokes Level 6P – Personal Water Safety - stresses survival floating, treading water, swimming in clothes, etc. Level 6F – Water Fitness – sessions will cover learning training techniques, how to use fins, kickboards, pace, clock, etc. Classes offered are as follows - CODE 10:00 am Level 1 (10 maximum) 10-1 10:00 am Level 3 (10 maximum) 10-3 10:00 am Level 6F (12 maximum) 10-6F 11:00 am Level 2 (10 maximum) 11-2 11:00 am Level 3 (10 maximum) 11-3 11:00 am Level 4 (10 maximum) 11-4 12:00 pm Level 4 (10 maximum) 12-4 12:00 pm Level 5 (10 maximum) 12-5 1:00 pm Level 2 (10 maximum) 1-2 1:00 pm Level 4 (10 maximum) 1-4 Please make selections carefully as fees are not returnable.

Lego Motor Mania At St.Paul’s Cluett Hall!

“Bricks4Kidz” Legos classes build on the popular “LEGO” bricks to deliver high-quality educational play. Each hour-long class is an engaging experience for your child with a new project each week. Our unique models aren’t the kits you find on the shelves of a toy store. They’re designed by Bricks4Kidz to teach concepts across a variety of subject areas. We kick things off with a discussion about key concepts related to the model, then get right into the building. Working with a partner, or on their own, your child will experience the hands-on fun of seeing a model come together piece-by-piece, from concept to completion – and it’s motorized! In this session children will make motorized models of tools of the trade from a hand-held power saw and jackhammer to some tough, all-terrain vehicles such as a bulldozer and a dump truck. When: Wednesdays January: 10, 17, 24, 31, February: 7, and 14 Who: Grades 1-4 Time: 4:00-5:00pm Location: St.Paul’s Cluett Hall $135 per child; 1 hour session per week for 6 weeks Registration is limited to 12 children To register please visit the Recreation and Parks Department at 108 Rockaway Ave. Please make checks payable to Bricks 4 Kidz.

Youth Yoga Classes Offered

Connie McKnight, our certified yoga instructor, has designed youth yoga classes for ages 6 - 18. Each class in our ten week session is 55 minutes long. All classes will begin on January 11 and will be held in St. Paul’s Center. Any resident of the Inc. Village of Garden

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City in this age group is invited to join these relaxing classes. The cost of this 10 week session will be $ 105. The course schedule is as follows: Ages 6 – 8 Thursdays at 4:15 pm Ages 9 – 12 Thursdays at 5:15 pm Ages 13 – 18 Thursdays at 6:15 pm To register for any of these classes, please visit the Recreation and Parks Department at 108 Rockaway Ave., or if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline. gardencityny.net.

Adult Yoga Winter Session Registration Begins

Connie McKnight, our certified yoga instructor, has designed adult yoga classes with all ages in mind. Our yoga class will be offered on Wednesday mornings at 9 am at the Senior Center on Golf Club Lane. This 10 week program will begin on Wednesday, December 6th. The cost of this class will be $90. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Classes will meet – December 6, 20, January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21.

Adult Evening Programs: Fee information

Beginning Wednesday, October 11th a new fee schedule will be place for any adult interested in participating in Adult Evening Activities in St. Paul’s. All programs are open to any resident who is a high school graduate or older and their non-resident guests (no more than two per resident). The fee schedule is as follows: Season Pass – good for any sport on any day, expires on May 25, 2018. Resident - $225 10 Play Pass – good for any sport for 10 visits. Resident - $50; Non-resident - $70 5 Play Pass – good for any sport for 5 visits. Resident - $25; Non-resident - $35 “Pay as you go” prices will be $6 for residents and $8 for non-resident guests. A participant may also “pay as you go” but payment will only be accepted by check or credit card only, NO CASH ACCEPTED. As always, a guest will not be allowed to participate in any activity without a resident participant. To purchase one of the passes, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave beginning Monday, October 2. You will also be able to purchase a pass from our St. Paul’s evening staff beginning Wednesday, October 11th. All payments must be made by either a check made payable to the “Inc. Village of Garden City” or credit card only, no cash will be accepted.

The Garden City Varsity Girls Lacrosse Team hosted a clinic on November 19th at GCHS. On a blustery Sunday morning, over 40 girls from grades 2-8 received skills instruction from the Varsity players and also par-

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GC Varsity Girls Lacrosse Team hosts clinic ticipated in team building activities. Thank you to all the girls for coming out and helping make the clinic a success! You were all amazing! Look for another clinic in the spring.

Going for the ball

Members of the Garden City Varsity Girls Lacrosse Team with girls from grades 2-8 at the lacrosse clinic.

Learning lacrosse techniques.

Calling all Trojan basketball fans!!! Please mark your calendars for the 4th annual GCHS Basketball Tip-off event scheduled for this Monday, Dec. 4, This fundraiser, which will be hosted by the TMA, will be held at Doc O’ Grady’s. “Tip off” is 7:00 p.m. and the final buzzer

Lots of fun playing

GCHS Basketball Tip-off event

will sound at 10:00 p.m. The purpose of the evening is bring awareness as well as raise money for both the girls and boys basketball programs. Meet and greet the coaching staffs of both squads! The cost at the door will be $75 which will cover a

complete open bar and dinner buffet. 50/50 raffle and silent auction to be held. Auction items will include golf foursomes, basketball tickets and/or restaurant gift certificates. Pre-registration is available on the TMA web site. If you have an item for

the silent auction, want to make a donation or would enjoy being a volunteer to help out please go to the TMA web site at www.gctma.org or e-mail Bob Basel at rsbasel@aol.com. Looking forward to seeing all on the 4th!

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GC Trojans win 2017 Long Island Championship

Trojans posing with LIC Trophy post-game The 2017 Trojans became the first team in Garden City Football history to win back to back Long Island Championships after registering their 2nd straight perfect 12-0 season. GC beat a physical North Babylon team 24-6 in the final before a crowd of 5000 at Hofstra. Both GC and North Babylon were tied with the most LIC wins at six prior to the contest. It was the second straight L.I. championship game that the Trojans held their high scoring opponents from Suffolk

County to only 6 points. The Trojans finish the amazing year with 444 points scored and only 70 points surrendered. This game was a defensive battle early with both teams giving some ground but holding the other team from scoring. GC made a nice 4th and 1 stop on one early series. GC drew first blood midway through the 2nd quarter when QB Colin Hart handed off to Andrew DeSantis who followed the blocking of Sean Norton and scampered 38 yards for the opening score. Big Sean Norton,

Coach Dave Ettinger receives a Gatorade dousing

at 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;5 and 240 lbs, took out two NB players on that play opening up a big hole. Steven Spirakis added the extra point. North Babylon was able to score with 7 seconds left in the half and GC took a slim 7-6 lead into the locker room. That would be the last score of the season against the Trojans defense as GC owned the 2nd half. Cole Dutton with 12 tackles and James Buckley with 8 tackles had stellar performances on D. The stingy defense held NB early in the third period and NB was forced to punt. A 68 yard run by Trevor Yeboah-Kodie put the Trojans in field goal range and

star kicker Steven Spirakis would hit a 26 yard FG, making it 10-6. After the ensuing kickoff the GC defense stiffened and forced NB to punt after only 3 plays. From there it only took GC a few plays before they scored quickly on a Colin Hart 60 yard pass to a wide open Andrew DeSantis. Steven added the extra point and it was 17-6 and the Trojans were rolling. With the clock now becoming a factor North Babylon tried to air it out and drove inside GC territory but Trevor Yeboah-Kodie went up high to intercept a pass and then returned it a LIC record 92 yards to

Andrew DeSantis (42) explodes for a 38 yard TD run

Ryan Boelsen, Don Makofske, along with JV coaches Scott Walley, Joe Jacovina, and Bob Defliese all contributed to this teams’ fantastic success over the years. A shout out also goes to trainer Chris Napoli, who goes above and beyond in trying to keep all our boys healthy and also to AD Dawn Cerrone who often seems to be in multiple places at one time.

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make it 24-6 and close the door on NB. With this win, the Trojans earned their record 7th Long Island Championship and the senior class finishes a perfect 24-0 in two seasons. The seniors now hand the baton (and a 24 game win streak) to a strong underclass. Congrats to head coach Dave Ettinger on winning his 2nd LIC in just 3 seasons. GC’s fine Varsity coaching staff of Steve Finnell, Ray Chaputian,

All orders must be received by 5pm Sunday, December 3. Plants will be delivered on Saturday, December 9. This year the Friends are continuing the option to donate plants to Winthrop’s Cancer Center for Kids. If you would like to donate, indicate on order form. Please make your checks payable to: Friends of Garden City Lacrosse RED__________ X $20 = _________ RED ________ X $25 = _________ WHITE_______ X $20 = ________ WHITE ______ X $25 = _________ PINK _________X $20 = ________ PINK _______ X $25 = _________ *GLITTER______X $20 =_________ *GLITTER_____ X $25 = _________ 6 ½” Total Pots #_____ $______ 8” Total Pots #_____ $______ DONATED PLANTS (6½” red) Total Pots #_____x $20 = $_____ Grand Total Pots #_____ $______ Player to deliver my order to my house Saturday, Dec. 9 10:00-12:00______ 1:00-3:00______ (check one) Need special delivery? Call the lacrosse player NAME:_________________________________________________________ ADDRESS:______________________________________________________ CELL#_________________________________________________________ Player Name:___________________________CELL:______________________________ MAIL: JUDITH DOLAN 18 LEFFERTS ROAD GARDEN CITY, NY 11530 Questions? Call Judith Dolan 528-9781 Thanks for your support!

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Trevor Yeboah-Kodie intercepts a pass then returns for LIC record 92 yard TD

Our Garden City Basketball 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 3rd and run through Sunday March 4, 2018. We have off dates for Christmas, New Years, Martin Luther King and Presidents holidays. Registration continues to be $125 with NO LATE FEES. Our nationally recognized clinic for kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade boys & girls uses 8ft baskets and stations of different foundational skills & drills. Professionals recommend staying at a lower basket as not to create poor shooting mechanics in younger 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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After winning 24 straight games, the seniors pose with the LIC Trophy

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Garden City Pool job interviews for 2018

All Star Banquet honors Girls Soccer players

From left to right: Erin Studdert, Melissa Whitney, Alexa Pyatsky, Coach Heedles, Jackie Morris, Kelly Brennan, Coach McAuley, Siobhan Coen and Julia Choi. On Monday, November 27th, the NCGSCA held its annual All-Star Banquet to honor Nassau County Girls Soccer top athletes in the 2017 High School season. Among the girls recognized this year for Garden City were: Melissa Whitney (12) and Erin Studdert (11) for an A-1 All-Conference Award; Julia Choi (12), Siobhan Coen (12), and Kelly Brennan

(9) for an A-1 All-Class Award; Jackie Morris (12) and Alexa Pyatsky (12) for an A-1 All-County Award; and Julia Choi for a Senior Scholar-Athlete Award. Coach Mike Heedles, Coach Scott McAuley, and the proud parents also enjoyed the evening to celebrate the girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accomplishments. Congratulations to all of the girls and good luck to the seniors!

The Garden City Pool will be holding interviews for 2018 summer positions on the following dates: Tuesday Dec 19th 9:30am to 4pm Wednesday Dec 20th 2pm to 4pm Wednesday Dec 27th 9:30am to 4pm Thursday Dec 28th 9:30am to 4pm Friday Dec 29th 9:30am to 4pm Wednesday Jan 3rd 1pm to 4pm Saturday January 6th 9am to 1pm To sign up for an interview you must be a high school senior or older. If you are not a high school senior or older but worked at the Pool at the end of last summer you are also eligible to register for an interview. All future employees must sign up for an interview including those who were employed at the Pool previously. We will accept calls to schedule inter-

views beginning on Monday, November 27. To schedule an interview please call the Recreation Office at 516 465-4075. After scheduling your interview please stop by the Recreation Office to pick up an employment application. When you come to your interview please bring the completed application with you. Interviews will be held at the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue Lifeguards must have their Nassau County Certification and be up to date on their CPR (CPR needs to be renewed yearly). Please arrive at your interview on time and dressed appropriately.

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Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2971746. $1,048,000.

UNDER CONTRACT

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

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2977371. $1,299,000.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2975322. $1,348,000.

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

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

Garden City, NY 8-bedroom. 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2938302. $1,799,000.

UNDER CONTRACT

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

Claudia Galvin Manager

Denise Eilbeck

Arthur Anderson

Marilyn Frey

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

Rene Blair

Annmarie Bommarito

Vanessa (Maria) Genussa

Laura Carroll

Susan Gillin

Ann Collins

Daureen Hausser

Christopher Connors Patricia Costello

Fortune Heaney

Lisa Heaney

Joanne Crokos

Kathleen Higdon

Christine Cudahy

Alfred Kohart

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

Patricia Dickson

Mary Krener

UNDER CONTRACT

Out of Town Listings Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 4.555-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2967997. $2,795,000.

Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.555-bath SD #18. MLS# 2975374. $1,999,000.

Cathedral Gardens, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #27. MLS# 2982365. $599,000.

Baldwin, NY 2-bedroom, 1-bath. SD #11. MLS# 2982219. $389,000.

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

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

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

100 Hilton Ave, Unit M27 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2968890. $5,000/month.

UNDER CONTRACT

Happy Holidays FROM DANIE L GALE SOTHE BY'S INTE RNATIONAL RE ALTY

100 Hilton Ave, Unit M26E Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# P1300544. $1,150,000.

111 Cherry Valley Avenue, Unit M25 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath SD #18. MLS# 2986138. $928,000.

Condos / Co-Ops Hempstead, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #1. MLS# 2979071. $425,000.

Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2957263. $419,995.

Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath SD #18. MLS# 2987095. $608,000.

Robert J. Krener

Meredith Krug

Mary Lo Galbo

Kathy Lucchesi

Susan MacDonald

Brigid Marmorowski

Athena Menoudakos

Matthew Minardi

Linda Mulrooney

Penelope Nikolakakos

Eileen Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hara

Alexandra Parisi

Diane Piscopo

Kathleen Roberts

Suzanne Rueck

Julia Mastromauro Rosado

Kevin Ryan

Joseph Scianablo

Jennifer Sullivan

Cheryl Trimboli

Scott Wallace

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