The Garden City News (12/8/17) by Litmor Publishing

Friday, December 8, 2017

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businesses to address the EAB members once more specific data, information and industry analysis is performed. A subcommittee of EAB members – Laurence Quinn, Evelyn Fasano, and Elizabeth Bailey have volunteered to gather information on gasoline versus electric-powered leafblowers, how dangerous to human health and the environment each one is, and how practical it could be for the Village of Garden City “to switch over to electric-powered leafblowers.”

At its work session on Monday night, December 4, the Garden City Board of Education listened to administrators present the annual Student Achievement Report in regard to preparation for college. Board of Education President Angela Heineman asked about Garden City High School college-level courses currently offered, and with them a possible shift of high school students from the traditional Advanced Placement (AP) liberal arts courses and into the college-level classes. She said there was a significant jump from the numbers in 2014-2015 and each subsequent year including last year, 2016-2017. She wondered aloud if the district saw the enrollments go up as a result of its Project Lead the Way initiative, which grew from one course three years ago to its latest expansion in 2017-2018, Computer Integrated Manufacturing. AT the time the plan for the course was introduced, then-Superintendent Dr. Robert Feirsen noted that it as “third and exciting final piece, the last of a Project Lead the Way sequence for high schoolers.” The 2016-2107 schools budget created two sections of Principles of Engineering, the second of the high school P.L.T.W. courses. Garden City Schools’ administrators answered that there’s a number of factors related to the enrollment. Dr. Edward Cannone, the district’s assistant superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, says Garden City does not have a problem of eroding AP courses. His message to the board was that it was a lateral shift – “nothing succeeds like success.” “My gut instinct tells me we have a significant number of overlaps from the students in college-level courses and those in the AP courses, without having exact numbers at hand. When students see classmates, older siblings and neighbors having success at doing both it makes it attractive for them to do so too. I would not be surprised if students recognize the value for the money (college credits) and the success of the students who went before them,” he told the school board. The board discussed the general course concentration at Garden City High School too, and Dr. Cannone said dedication from faculty and staff in Garden City Schools is unrivaled. “I see the depth of knowledge our teachers have about their students – that is the macro view. Students who are in the middle would not get overlooked. But it can’t happen without teachers, careful planning on the district level and the parents at home, WE have also had a number of pretty amazing highlights as Garden City High School was named a national Blue Ribbon School of Excellence,” he said. Cannone adds that the benchmarks for the Garden City district changes as its students change and the program can adapt as standards change, such as with New York State’s science standards. “It’s important to start with the end in mind. When you look at

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Santa arrived in Garden City aboard a fire truck at last weekend's Christmas tree lighting. The event, held at the Gazebo, was run by the Chamber of Commerce. See pages 54-55

Environmental Board, GCHS students examine effects of leaf blowers BY RIKKI N. MASSAND Following initial research and a speaker presentation in late October at the Golf Club Lane Senior Center, Garden City’s Environmental Advisory Board (EAB) has decided to hold a special subcommittee meeting on leafblowers and their adverse impacts on public health, safety, air and land pollution in the village and other issues on Wednesday, January 10 at 8 p.m. For that evening’s meeting the EAB and village officials

will invite local landscaping companies to participate and discuss their use of leafblowers and the potential to use electric instead of gasoline-powered blowers. Present for the EAB’s November 29 meeting inside Village Hall were four company representatives from Garden City’s current contractor landscaping service, Con Kel Landscaping of Floral Park, including principal, John M. Power. EAB Chairman and Village Trustee John Delany said that he prefers an opportunity for the landscaping

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A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Good ideas grow in sunlight

One of our Letters to the Editor this week has an excellent idea about how to mitigate traffic at the proposed development at 555 Stewart Avenue. We hope the developers as well as village planning officials carefully consider this suggestion. Good ideas can come from a variety of sources, from discussions at public meetings to letters to the editor. This is one reason we are so adamant that local boards follow all applicable open meetings laws. When the public is invited in to the decision making process, the ideas and suggestions made can make all the difference. Not only is sunlight the best disinfec-

tant, it is also the best means for healthy growth in a democracy.

In Memoriam

Our condolences go to the members of the Garden City Police Department who lost a fellow officer last week, Thomas Lamardo. Officer Lamardo, who was 45 years old, served the people of Garden City since 2005 and had been an officer with the New York Police Department for thirteen years prior to that. By all accounts, Officer Lamardo was a dedicated officer who loved protecting the people of this community and our hearts go out to his friends on the force as well as his family.

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A traffic solution

To the Editor: Residents’ concerns about increased traffic as a result of the proposed construction of townhouses at 555 Stewart Avenue could be partially assuaged by providing access/egress to the property to Ring Road South from the rear of the property. This would provide the ability for residents and visitors to use Ring Road to proceed north and east by looping around Roosevelt Field, potentially easing traffic going west on Stewart and then right and north on Clinton. At most times during the day, traffic moves freely on Ring Road. Traffic going north and west might also elect to use Ring Road South to get on to the Meadowbrook Parkway to go north towards the Expressway and Northern State Parkway. James Bauer

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To the Editor: Proposals by Amtrak to delay the decades overdue major repairs to the four East Rive tunnels until after the LIRR begins service into Grand Central Terminal in December 2023 is bad news for both riders and taxpayers. Remember only one of four East River Tunnels can be worked on at a time. It will take one to two years to finish work on each tunnel. As a result, this project may not be completed until end of 2032. This adversely impacts many potential plans for new services into Penn Station. There is no room to run additional trains in or out of Penn Station during either a.m. or p.m. rush hours via the East River tunnels with connections to Long Island. This has been the case for decades. Three of four tunnels running inbound during a.m. and outbound p.m. rush hours have very tight spacing between trains. One tunnel is shared by the LIRR, NJ Transit and Amtrak for reverse train movements with equally tight spacing during rush hours. There is no platform capacity at Penn Station

to accommodate any additional trains during the rush hour. Penn Station is currently operating at 100 percent capacity during rush hours. If one of the four tunnels is temporarily out of service, the result is numerous delays and cancellation of trains. There are other competing new services looking for non existent rush hour Penn Station platform, track and East River tunnel capacity in coming years. Metro North wants to begin service at a cost of $700 million plus from the east Bronx via the Hell Gate Bridge and Harold Interlocking in Sunnyside Queens to Penn Station after December 2023 to coincide with LIRR moving into Grand Central Terminal. Metro North also has future plans ($200 million) to run additional service from Poughkeepsie and other Hudson Line stations via Amtrak Empire Corridor Hudson Line using tracks on Manhattan West Side. The LIRR has invested $450 million to complete double tracking on the Ronkonkoma branch. Once Main Line Third Track is completed at a cost of $2 billion, the LIRR has plans to expand Ronkonkoma branch Penn Station rush hour service. Governor Cuomo also wants to provide new frequent direct LIRR service on the Port Washington branch between Penn Station and Mets Willets Point station. This is to support his $450 million plus LaGuardia Air Train. Additional service from Grand Central Terminal to Mets Willets Point station may also begin once LIRR East Side Access to Grand Central Terminal is completed. Many Rockaway Queens residents want restoration of LIRR service on the old Rockaway Beach branch, which suspended service in 1962. (Today NYC Transit runs the A subway along a significant portion of the old LIRR right of way.) Amtrak (Northeast Corridor between Washington and Boston along with Empire Service north to Albany & Buffalo) and New Jersey Transit have future plans to expand service in and out of Penn Station. See page 42

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BY RIKKI N. MASSAND This Sunday, December 10 Samudra Yoga studio at 62 New Hyde Park Road in the village’s West business district will host a parents’ informational meeting from 4 to 5 p.m. as a preview of its new tween and teen girl initiative, kick-starting for 2018: “Empowering Girls to Lead, Thrive & Succeed. Confidently Beautifully, Boldly.” The new program came about as Sylvia Ehrhardt, co-founder of Samudra Yoga and a Garden City mom of three children, was e-introduced to Carmin Caterina, founder of Lessons for My Daughters. They connected online after this fall’s well-publicized school bullying incident at Garden City Middle School made its rounds on social media inside the village, around the New York metropolitan region and beyond. Caterina’s two daughters were both in St. Anne’s School, right across New Hyde Park Road from Samudra Yoga, when she began working with administrators in area schools and delivering the program for other clients, including another in Garden City – the Girl Scouts of Nassau County. Today Caterina has a teen daughter who graduated from St. Anne’s, a sophomore attending Sacred Heart Academy in Hempstead, while her younger child is still at St. Anne’s. The program is likewise tailored for two sections of girls, distinguishing both of

those age groups (middle school/high school) roughly from 11 to 18 years old. Two workshop-style courses start at Samudra Yoga on January 7 and continue every Sunday for eight weeks until March 4, with the exception of February 18. For tweens the weekly program runs in the hour of 2 to 3 p.m.; for teenage girls the program is from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Ehrhardt saw a post from Caterina related to the GCMS bullying incident and they soon took the discussion and made a plan to be proactive in Garden City, addressing social-emotional learning that impacts students of the same age, middle and high schoolers. “To me, I do not feel that a solution is to focus on bullying per se but to focus on the actual root of the problem. My goal is to really empower girls to love themselves. I believe when we love and empower ourselves we make the best decisions for us. We also then see the beauty in others. If I feel good about myself I would not want to hurt others,” Caterina explained in an interview with The Garden City News this week. Ehrhardt responded to the post and said she’s been looking to implement a program at Samudra Yoga for the tween and teen girls’ set in town because she has two daughters. Caterina worked as a speech therapist and administrator for 10 years in

New York City Public Schools. As an itinerant teacher she traveled to several city schools and developed a network within each. She also worked at the College of St. Rose in an administrative role. Caterina’s original career goals were to become a school principal and one day open her own school. “I decided that I wanted to affect more kids than the ones who would walk through my school’s door. I wanted to develop a curriculum I can eventually be implementing throughout New York and the country,” she said. Her website contains facts about young people that draw attention from concerned parents and community members: “One in 12 teens engage in self-harm; over two million teens report depressive episodes as debilitating; girls have surpassed boys in prescription drug use; young girls are twice as likely to suffer from depression as boys.” Caterina’s program states a mission of providing innovative content, “a window into higher-level conversations, a safe space in which to do it, for young women and girls across the world.” The first school she presented her girl’s program at was in Ozone Park, Queens. Caterina lives in Franklin Square. She once discussed her program with St. Anne’s former principal (Dr. O’Sullivan) to include the girls’ workshops as part of the school’s enrichment

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program. Caterina said since then a lot of Garden City moms and dads reached out to her, but to date she has worked primarily with the administration and PTA of Sacred Heart Academy, where her older daughter goes, to develop an event or a series there. “We’re going through logistics and I am meeting the head guidance counselor of Sacred Heart this week. Also the superintendent of schools for Lynbrook is interested in us bringing the program into their middle school. He’s asked me to reach out to BOCES as he’s hoping BOCES can fund it and the school district would be reimbursed for bringing in the program,” Caterina said. After she attended the lecture by author Jessica Lahey, “The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed,” held at Garden City High School on Tuesday night, October 24, Caterina also reached out to the Garden City PTA. The PTA sponsored that lecture and routinely, several other high-profile school year events, and Caterina hopes to present in one of the district’s schools in the future. She grew up in Ridgewood, Queens and earned her bachelor’s degree from Brooklyn College before completing a master’s at Hunter College and a cerContinued on page 31

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Garden City native presents college choices in Europe BY RIKKI N. MASSAND Garden City resident Ryan Minett is the founder of Educate Eurself, a new non-brand name approach to college admissions with no catch other than crossing the Atlantic Ocean. Minett is the son of the president of the Friends of Garden City Public Library, Nancy Minett. He accompanied her to a recent community meeting just prior to the November 7 Election Day, and on Monday, December 4 he was at GCPL to hear a presentation for local high school students and their families on the admissions process, delivered by Mike Binder of Your College Navigator LLC. From some of the questions asked by parents during that session and in his own conversations with neighbors, friends and others in the village, Minett has a feeling Garden City residents remain too focused on a handful of wellknown universities that are within a one to three hours’ drive or train ride from New York City. “Not everyone will get into MIT, Harvard and many of the well-known schools. There will be plenty of people who will attend Loyola University or Hofstra, other second-tier schools, ones that are not considered elite. Of course those colleges have some name recognition but the impact is that a student would be another one of a 100,000 people. There is not something very special on your resume to have a degree from Loyola. A degree from a foreign country at least peaks an employer’s interest in a job interview – you are not viewed as a standard applicant, and in interviews you stick out and you can spin it any way you want,” he explained. In an interview with the News this week Minett stated the initial goal of his startup; attracting 15 students to attend college programs in Europe in 2018. The prime country Educate Eurself targets with its outreach and marketing is the Netherlands. Minett says 90% of the people of the Netherlands speak English fluently, “they speak better English than the Canadians – Dutch as a language is basically dying, more and more people there speak English and they love English.” Minett’s alma mater, University of Groningen, is chief among the schools he plans to recruit students to. He believes a Study in Holland scholarship begins the conversation about the funding of programs in Europe. “It depends on applicants and where they are from, but it is close to $5,000 in the first year. The Netherlands has its own version of student loans but there is no interest for almost 10 years on the loans. We (Educate Eurself) directs students to websites and resources with information to calculate the costs and their financial needs,” Minett explained.

On his company’s website the U.S. national student debt issue is chronicled with links to finance and education industry news stories. Minett tells the News he is stunned that more people are unaware that the average academic-year tuition for a private college is expected to increase to $130,000 and upwards by the year 2030. He sees cost benefits of a European education as unchartered territory for the college application/decision process. For analysis and a barometer of the market, Minett is regularly checking the per-credit and annual tuition of area colleges, particularly near the major East Coast cities, New England and Boston to Washington D.C., Virginia and North Carolina, where students from New York City, Long Island and New Jersey tend to apply to. Another draw to Europe may include a lower cost for room and board, in most cases. Application deadlines for the following late summer and fall school years are usually May 1 for colleges across Europe. Minett’s interest in studying in a degree program abroad came up near the end of his bachelor’s program in 2014 at Washington University in St. Louis, where he earned a bachelor’s in German language and literature. Minett says it was prohibitively expensive to pursue a master’s program here and he would have had to take out student loans. In Europe his graduate degree was a two-year M.A. program in Euroculture, however he learned that undergrad was three years compared to the traditional four-plus years of study for a bachelor’s in the U.S. According to Minett the Dutch government has recently examined the viability of marketing its college and university programs to Americans because the prevailing thought was Americans don’t venture to other countries for a college program, with an exception being medical schools especially in the Caribbean. “I decided that graduate school was much more doable if it wasn’t prohibitively expensive. Studying in Europe was never an option to me when I was in high school, there were a lot of bridges that had to be crossed the way I went. I am a pretty standard American student who grew up on Long Island. There was not something international about me until I went to study German language as an undergrad – I survived living and studying in Europe, and my experience is one that can definitely be replicated. It isn’t as far away as people think it is. This is not an option people see and decide they won’t go, to me it is an option people have not considered at all,” Minett said. The personal branding speaks for Continued on page 57

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.

Speed Cameras

The Board of Trustees is directing Counsel to prepare the appropriate “Home Rule’ message for the enactment of State Legislation authorizing the Village of Garden City to install permanent or temporary speed cameras within the Village. The Board has determined taxpayer funds are better utilized by prioritizing police availability to deter and apprehend

other more serious crimes and that the ability to utilize speed cameras will be an effective enhancement and supplement to manual police power in deterring speeding and ensuring that speed related traffic incidents are reduced. As stated by Mayor Daughney, “This is not about revenue generation. A successful speed camera system actually results in minimal revenue because people obey the traffic speed limits. This is about safety. We have heard our residents’ loud and clear complaints that there is too much speeding on Village streets and we need to act. We cannot have a police officer on every street - or several police officers doing just speed traffic control every day for hours at a time. We believe cameras will effectively deter speeding in a cost efficient manner.” We encourage you to contact State Senator Kemp Hannon and Assemblyman Ed Ra to demand that the State Legislature act favorably on our request.

Operation Wounded Warrior

This week, Garden City Ex-Chief Bill Graham will join Volunteer Firefighters from all over Nassau

County as they head to Bethesda Naval Hospital and other Wounded Warrior centers via firetruck caravan in an effort 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, please mail your check to: Nassau County Firefighters – Operation Wounded Warrior, P.O. Box 295 Garden City, New York 11530. Nassau County FirefightersOperation Wounded Warrior is comprised of firefighter and EMS volunteers who conduct numerous fundraising events throughout the year to help meet its goals and enjoys the cooperation of the fire departments of Nassau County. New Library Mobile App The Nassau public libraries have launched a new mobile application, which is compatible with Apple and Android devices. Library users are now able to get access to many library services in the palm of their hands. The Nassau Public Libraries Mobile app is available for download free of charge. Users of this new app have the ability to search for materials, view events and programs and find additional information. After a user

chooses a home library, the remaining menus will change based on that Library’s offerings and will remain set to the home Library for future use. Patrons can search for movies, books and more. Audio and eBooks can be downloaded directly to a mobile device for instant access. “The Nassau Public Libraries Mobile app provides a user-friendly interface for patrons to take advantage of all that the Garden City Public Library offers through their personal smartphone or tablet. This new service will enhance the overall library experience for our patrons,” Garden City Public Library Director Lisa Paulo said.

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Through the Museum Passes portal, patrons can visit the Library webpage to view a list of available museum passes. Another key component, the Research button, sends users to online resources and homework help. Patrons have the ability to view their checked-out items and holds. Users can choose to receive notifications about their account status. Visit the App Store or Google Play and search for “Nassau Public Libraries Mobile.” See page 10

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Ronnie Garland The Garden City Police Department has arrested a suspect in multiple burglaries that occurred between September 11 and December 2. According to Detectives, defendant

Ronnie Garland, 30, of Dewitt, NY, entered multiple buildings throughout the Adelphi University campus and also a building at the C.W. Post Campus in Brookville without the authority to do so. Police say he forcefully entered offices and removed laptops, books, a Nikon camera, LCP Projector, wallets, credit cards, US currency, keys, backpacks, and other personal belongings. According to police, on Saturday, December 2, the defendant was observed on the Adelphi campus by a witness who contacted Public Safety and the Garden City Police Department. Ronnie Garland was apprehended without incident at 11:40am on Cambridge Avenue and Brompton Road. The investigation is ongoing. Detectives request anyone with information regarding additional crimes at campuses throughout Nassau County to please contact the Garden City Police Department at 516-465-4150. Ronnie Garland is charged with five counts of Burglary 3rd Degree, one count of Attempted Burglary 3rd Degree, nine counts of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property and one count of Possession of Burglar Tools.

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THE OFFICE CAT Laptop stolen: Garden City Police investigated the theft of a laptop computer from an office in Alumni Hall, Adelphi University on November 30th. Aggravated unlicensed operation: A vehicle was stopped by an officer on Meadow St. for passing a stop sign. Upon investigation, police said the driver, a 46 year old Franklin Square man, had two license suspensions. He was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation and passed stop sign. Hot heaters: On November 30th, ten heating elements valued at $1,290 were reported stolen from a storage area of a Franklin Avenue Restaurant. Hit and run: On November 30th Garden City Police investigated a two-vehicle crash on Nassau Boulevard and Somerset Avenue where one of the vehicles left the scene without stopping. Bank fraud: On December 1st

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West End Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, December 8th

We will again be placing the Menorah on the Village Green this year. Join us in celebrating Hanukkah with our residents and neighbors in the Jewish community.

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a resident reported that unauthorized ATM withdrawals totaling $1,000 were made against a resident’s bank account. Leaving the scene: On December 1st Garden City Police investigated a two-vehicle crash on Clinton Road; one of the vehicles, a black sedan, operated by a male with two female passengers, reportedly left the scene without stopping. Cell phone taken: On December 3rd a cell phone was reported lost or stolen in the vicinity of a Franklin Avenue restaurant. Vehicle damaged: On December 4th the passenger side door of a vehicle parked in an Adelphi University parking field was found damaged. Package thief: A package delivered to a Roxbury Road residence by a courier service was stolen by a female subject at approximately 8:20 PM.

The West End Christmas tree lighting will be held on Friday, December 8, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in front of the Village park on Plattsdale Avenue, located at the south end of the New Hyde Park Road business district. Enjoy holiday music, dancing and of course Santa.

Adopt A Lamppost for the Holidays

Join in the Chamber of Commerce’s Adopt a Lamp Post program. With any donation of $125 select a lamp post on Seventh Street or New Hyde Park Road and decorate it as you’d like. Proceeds will be distributed to a local charity of your choice. The lamp posts are starting to get decorated so don’t miss out on an opportunity to adopt,

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Seventh Street Holiday Spectacular

Come with the kids to Seventh Street on Friday, December 15 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for a carolers, hay rides, face painting and more. Please support your local merchants, they help make our Village special. Also, please help us celebrate the Holiday Season by decorating your home! It really adds to the look of the Village.

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Garden City Board of Trustees will convene at a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 beginning at 8:00 p.m. in the Village Hall Board Room. All residents are encouraged to attend.

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Together with his wife, Michael moved back to Garden City in 2014 and they are raising two children. In his current work as a mathematics and leadership consultant with Metamorphosis Teaching-Learning Communities, Michael and his colleagues present and work internationally to effect systematic, sustainable change in mathematics education. Michael spent over ten years as a teacher and mathematics staff developer in a range of elementary grades in the Bronx, Harlem, and in Newark, NJ after prior teaching experiences in Massachusetts and rural Austria. Additional proposals for nomination as a Village Trustee and/or School Board Trustee may be made by petition filed with the Corporate Secretary of the Eastern Property Owners’ Association (“EPOA”) at least 30 days prior to the January electors’ meeting and signed by not less than 15 resident electors. Any nominating petition so filed shall, in addition, set forth the residence addresses of the signers, the names and addresses of the persons proposed for nomination for Village offices and the offices for which they are proposed. The Corporate Secretary of the EPOA is Joseph Courtade, 15 Kingsbury Road, Garden City. The Resident Electors’ meeting will be held on January 16, 2018, at the Garden City Senior Center on Golf Club Lane, beginning at 7:30 pm.

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The Nominating Committee (“Nominating Committee”) of the Property Owners’ Association of Garden City Estates (“Estates POA”) announces that it voted to determine the nominees for Trustee candidates for Village Trustees and School Board Trustees of Garden City. At the Estates Electors’ meeting to be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 8PM in the Stratford School Cafeteria, the Nominating Committee will present Colleen Foley of 54 Kilburn Road, for Village Trustee candidate to serve a two-year term and Damianos (Tom) Pinou of 30 Fenimore Avenue, for School Board Trustee (At-Large) to serve a three year term and Stephanie Granville of 260 Stewart Avenue for School Board Trustee (Estates) to serve a one year vacancy term. In accordance with the Estates POA by-laws, the Nominating Committee met earlier this year to select a Committee Chairperson. They subsequently met several times to organize, prepare, and seek Estates residents for the available village and school board trustee positions. After placing an announcement in a local village periodical, they received and reviewed resumes. Candidates were interviewed, and the Nominating Committee voted to select the three (3) resident[s] who will be the nominee[s] for candidate[s] for Village Trustee and School Board Trustees, respectively:

Colleen Foley for Village Trustee

Colleen Foley lives in the Estates section of the Village with her husband Thomas. Colleen and Tom are both Garden City High School graduates and raised their four children in Garden City. Colleen has a long record of volunteer service to the Village, including serving on the PTA, SEPTA, TWIGs and Welcome Wagon. Colleen also served as Trustee on the Garden City Board of Education for twelve years, including six as the President and three years as Vice President of the Board.

Tom Pinou for School Board Trustee

Tom Pinou has lived in the Western section of the Village since 2001 and has two children who attend the Middle School. Tom served on the Board of the WPOA from 2002-2011, including as President from 2009-2011. Tom has also served as a Trustee on the Garden City Board of Education starting in 2011 and is currently the At-Large Trustee.

Stefanie Granville for School Board Trustee

Stefanie Granville has lived in the Estates section for 19 years with her family including her three children. Two of her children have graduated from the High School and the youngest is currently a senior at the High School. Stefanie has a long history of volunteering in the community including serving on the PTA as the Chair of the Curriculum Committee and Health and Safety Committee and as Hemlock PTA Director for two years. Stefanie is currently a full time elementary school teacher in the East Williston School District. Any Resident of Garden City Estates section over the age of 18 may present alternative or additional candidates for Village or School Board Trustee by submitting a written petition, including the addresses and signatures of at least 15 Residents. The petition must include name, address, and signature of the candidate(s). The petition must be presented to the Tina Dimino, Secretary of the Property Owners’ Association of Garden City Estates (rdimino@optonline.net) and must be received at least 20 days prior to the Electors’ Meeting. The petition must also include the signed written consent of the candidate being submitted for nomination. The petition as property received 20 days before the Electors’ Meeting must also be submitted to the Estates’ POA President by the Residents at the Electors’ Meeting. The Estates POA and the Estates Nominating Committee encourage all residents of the Estates to please attend the Electors’ Meeting on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 8PM in Stratford School Cafeteria. The Members of the Nominating Committee are: George Hohenberger, Chairperson, 173 Weyford Terrace; Michael Maguire, 66 Stratford Avenue; Daniel Cendan, 186 Euston Road; Tina Dimino, 148 Brompton Road; Peter Agnetti, 61 Euston Road; John Lisica, 174 Meadbrook Rd; Matt Luttinger 11 Merillon Ave; Robert Malatak 115 Kildare Rd; Richard Nessler 131 Weyford Ter; Nick Philippides 65 Brixton Rd; Brian Armstrong 135 Wickham Rd; Kristina Wesch; Aida Velez, 173 Nassau Blvd; Paul Rovelli, 101 Stratford Avenue; Joe Colletti 83 Kilburn Road.

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Girl Scout Troop 1372 receives Bronze Award

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Girl Scout Troop 1372 On May 19, Girl Scout Troop 1372 received the Bronze Award at the Garden City Association of Girl Scouts Award Ceremony, which took place at the Garden City Middle School. The Bronze award is the highest honor a Girl Scout Junior can achieve. Together, the girls collected food to help feed Long Island families in need. The troop held food drives, collected food from neighbors, purchased and

delivered holiday meals, donated food to make sandwiches, and arranged 1,600 meals at Island Harvest. The award recipients are as follows: Mia Cho, Lauren Crish, Caroline Crouchley, Anastasia Follender, Natalia Gargiulo, Maria Hlavaty, Lia Labate, and their leaders, Victoria Follender and Dale Labate. Congratulations for making a difference in the lives of so many people in our community!

Lauren Mundy and James Boytano Mr. and Mrs. John M. Mundy of Garden City, New York, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Lauren Virginia to James Robert Boytano of Manhattan and Middletown, New Jersey. Jim is the son of Carol and Robert Boytano also of Middletown, New Jersey. Lauren is a 2005 graduate of Garden City High School. In 2009, she graduated from Fordham University with a B.S in Psychology with an emphasis on Education. Lauren completed her masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree from Fordham University in Special Education in 2010. She cur-

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A Festival of Lessons & Carols for Christmas at the Cathedral

“A Festival of Lessons and Carols for Christmas” is the most highly attended music event of the year at the Cathedral of the Incarnation. It has been a Garden City tradition for over 130 years. A free event and open to all, the service will take place on Sunday, December 17th at 4pm. The full Cathedral Choirs will perform favorite and familiar carols in addition to some lesser known works from around the world. The service, which originated in the nineteenth century, features a series of readings from scripture (“lessons”) accompanied by carols. The service became widely popular after its adaptation in 1918 by the famous Choir of Kings College in Cambridge. The Cathedral of the Incarnation choirs were modeled on the Anglican tradition, and thus use a wealth of musical settings from the U.K. The carol Adam lay ybounden was written by Boris Ord, long-time Director of Music at Kings’s College, Cambridge. Sussex Carol and most of the descants used in the service were written by Sir David Willcocks, a titan in the choral music world. His fame began during his years as Director of Music at King’s College, where he succeeded Boris Ord. In 1961, he produced Carols for Choirs, a new volume which began the transformation of carol-writing into what we now enjoy. John Rutter, along with David Willcocks, was also responsible for the explo-

sion of carol-writing in the later decades of the twentieth century. His setting for All Bells in Paradise, was written in 2012 for the Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, for their annual Lessons & Carols Service, and will also be performed at the cathedral. One of the more unusual choices for the afternoon will be Carol of the Bells written by Mykola Leontovych. It is one of the best-loved carols coming out of rich choral tradition of Ukraine. Written in 1916, it uses an ancient Ukrainian melody in a new arrangement, something for which Leontovych was famous. Though the title in English is Carol of the Bells, the original Ukrainian text heard today actually has nothing to do with bells – it’s a carol welcoming the arrival of Spring, which was then celebrated at the beginning of March. With the change of calendar, the carol continued to be used for the New Year, now in its current place on January 1, in the midst of the Christmas Season. More familiar carols, such as God rest ye merry, gentlemen and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, will be sung by all in attendance. The service usually fills the cathedral to its 600-seat capacity, with standing room only. It is suggested to arrive at least 30 minutes before the service begins. For questions on the program, contact the cathedral office at 516746-2955.

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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

Members of the Long Island Gay Men’s Chorus pose for a photograph after rehearsing for “Treasured Memories,” their annual holiday concerts, on Nov. 29. Concerts are scheduled for Dec. 15 in Garden City and Dec. 16 in Stony Brook. 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 gather-

ing hosted by the Long Island Gay and Lesbian Film Festival in Huntington.

Photo courtesy Long Island Gay Men’s Chorus

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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. 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.

Winter and Spring Trips for GC Seniors

Here Garden City Recreation and Parks’ fall trip list for seniors who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden

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City. If you would like to register for any of our trips, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Payment must accompany registrations. 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

Garden City Retired Men’s Club Christmas Party

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

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Monday, December 11 - Regular Mtg. Monday, December 18 - Regular Mtg. Monday, December 19 - RMC Christmas Party Monday, December 25 and Jan.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. Also you may come for just conversation, camaraderie, and to make new friends. Lunch is served roughly twice a month.

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 landscapes 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

GC Senior Bridge On December 4th 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--Pat Fontaine & Ellen Moynahan 2--Barbara Burke & Terry Schoenig 3/4--Liz Tetro & Carol Cook 3/4--Carmel Quill & Arlene Dausch

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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 GCNews RMC schedule re upcoming meetings. The Club also offers a large screen TV. In good weather we offer BBQ, bocce, shuffleboard, and horseshoes.

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WPOA Nominating Committee selects Trustee Candidate

Trustee Robert Bolebruch The Nominating Committee of the Garden City Western Property Owners Association (WPOA) met in November to interview for the position of Village Trustee. The Committee selected and will nominate Robert “Bob” Bolebruch for Village Trustee at the Annual Resident Electors Meeting on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, 7:30 p.m. at Homestead

School. In accordance with the WPOA’s Procedures, alternative or additional candidates may be nominated by residents. In order to nominate such candidate, a petition with the name and address of the prospective candidate, signed by fifteen (15) residents and including the name and address of each signatory, should be mailed to the WPOA President Gerry Kelly, 135 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530, or sent via email to gerry7th@gmail. com, at least 28 days before the Electors Meeting (that is, on or before December 19). The petition shall include a written consent from the candidate(s), along with their complete resumes. If alternative or additional candidates are received, the WPOA President will announce at the Electors Meeting that a petition has been received and that residents will then vote for a Trustee candidate at a supplemental Electors Meeting to be held on January 30. Bob Bolebruch has been a resident of Garden City since 1995. A member of the WPOA for 22 years, he served as a director for 7 years, and was president for 2 years. Mr. Bolebruch has long been active with the community’s

young people, coaching Garden City boys baseball/basketball and girls softball teams. He served as a Garden City Athletic Association board member for 13 years, was the president of the GCAA Softball League for 3 years, and was head director of GCAA Field Hockey for 4 years. He served as a member (9 years) and president (3 years) on the GC Scholarship Committee. A graduate of SUNY New Paltz with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Business, Mr. Bolebruch has been employed in the securities industry since 1987. Prior to becoming a Village Trustee in April 2013, Mr. Bolebruch was appointed by Mayor Don Brudie as a member of the Village Board of Commissioners of Cultural and Recreational Affairs. Mr. Bolebruch shared with the Nominating Committee some of the significant accomplishments he has worked on during his Trustee tenure, to date: • Spearheading the GC Public Library’s new elevator project; • Promoting the installation of LED lights, with a five-year life span, within the Village at an annual savings of $125,000; • Suggesting the installation of new

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Rest in Peace

Police Officer Thomas Lamardo End of Watch

November 30, 2017 The Garden City Police Department suffered a heartbreaking loss on Thursday, November 30, 2017 when Officer Thomas Lamardo unexpectedly passed away at his home in Smithtown, New York. Thomas was 45 years old and had been with the Garden City Police Department since 2005 and was with the NYPD for 13 years before that. Thomas chose to become a Police Officer; a career that would require him to go where others would not go, the strength to protect, the spirit to lead, the dedication to do the job well, the commitment to keep his community safe, the concern for those who trust him, and the compassion for those that need him. He excelled in all areas. He was a kind, caring man with a wonderful sense of humor who often wore his love and compassion on his sleeve, for all to see. Many residents will remember Officer Lamardo as the policeman who installed their child safety seats. Thomas was a loving father, dedicated son, caring brother, and a loyal friend. He was a family man who loved spending time with his three children. He was an avid NY Yankee fan, and yes a NY Jets fan. Thomas is survived by his beloved children Thomas, Daniela and Joseph. Adored son of Carol DelGiorno, and the late Donald Lamardo, Dear stepson of Roger DelGiorno, Loving Brother of Donald, and Anthony and their wives, Cici and Karen. A funeral mass was held on Monday, December 4, 2017 at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church in Kings Park, NY. Officer Lamardo was laid to rest at the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Coram, NY. While we are hurting at the loss of Thomas, our thoughts and prayers are with his family. We pray God may console and comfort them.

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“The reason I focus on the tween and teen ages is that’s the age we become quirky individuals and everyone starts separating and becoming more focused on outward appearances. This really teaches them how powerful girl relationships can be, and not only how to empower ourselves but how to empower our sisters. It’s relationship building with girls able to share what they are going through. To see someone else share their vulnerability really changes you as you realize you’re not alone. The girls will hopefully take the experience into their own social circles,” she said. Her own biggest influence growing up was her nonna, Caterina’s grandmother, who she was with each day walking to and from school in Queens and at home. She refers to nonna as a very grounding presence and a consistent person. “Our girls need consistency with adult figures outside their parents taking interest in their lives and to really make them feel someone else cares for them. That’s what my nonna was for me. I can honestly say without her, I would not be who I am today,” Caterina said. In the small settings she runs workshops in, parents of the girls are involved by design. Caterina uses an app called Remind.com for parents. “The moms and dads get a notification every week if they link to the app, and it covers what we did and what we talked about. They can then engage that conversation with their daughters. I want parents to be a part of higher level conversations with our girls and foster a closer connection with them, and to be relatable. The one thing kids love most about me is I am relatable – kids want to know you are human, you have had similar experiences or the same thoughts. Of course we can’t relate 100% to them as they grow up in this digital age we did not have, which brings up troubles unique to the generation, but just opening up the conversations is a key. I’ve gotten nothing but positive feedback from parents,” she said. Feedback and a measure of success for the program also comes from comparing the girls’ surveys, taken once before and once at the completion of the eight weeks. With the new initiative Samudra Yoga fills a number of its ambitions to be a leading part of the Garden City community. Ehrhardt told the News this week that the workshop series is both timely and impactful as the middle of the busy school year arrives and with today’s accelerated pace of life. Her plans to align a program for the children of yoga studio participants have also been realized, two years after her studio opened and built its following and fans in Garden City and around Nassau County.

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The Trump Investigations BY BOB MORGAN, JR. Here are a few thoughts on the continuing investigations of President Trump. We start with the starting point of the investigation, whether there was collusion by the Trump campaign with Russian hacking or espionage. At this point, there simply is no evidence of this. The most that can be said, primarily based on a brief meeting at Trump Towers involving Donald Trump, Jr., is that the Trump campaign was receptive to offers of damaging information about their election opponents from Russian operatives. Of course, the same can be said of Ms. Clinton’s campaign, which paid for a questionable “dossier” derived in large part from alleged Russian intelligence about Mr. Trump. It’s remotely possible, I guess, that Paul Manafort, George Papadoupolos or Michael Flynn, all of whom are caught in the crosshairs of special counsel’s Robert Mueller investigation, have some information that would demonstrate collusion with respect to hacking or espionage, but so far, nothing. None of Mr. Mueller’s charges against these individuals relate in any way to hacking or espionage. It is true that Mr. Trump’s transition team engaged with the Russians after the election results were decided, on such issues as United Nation votes relating to Israel. Simply put, such engagement with other countries by an incoming president’s team is extremely common and in itself is not problematic. (This is to be contrasted with Mr. Flynn’s very problematic lying to the FBI about such contacts, which he has admitted.), The Logan Act, a 1799 law that criminalizes negotiation by unauthorized persons with foreign governments having a dispute with the United States, does not make these Trump team contacts with Russia illegal. The law, which has never been successfully enforced in its 200 plus year history, is very likely unconstitutional, particularly as it relates to an incoming president, who is expected under the constitution to conduct foreign policy when inaugurated, and who necessarily needs to develop relationships. Indeed, it should be noted that discussions and negotiations

between presidential candidates and foreign leaders is not uncommon even prior to an election. To take one of many examples, during a trip abroad during the 2008 campaign that led to his election, former President Barack Obama met with numerous foreign leaders, including Palestinian representatives. Quite properly, no one accused Mr. Obama of doing anything improper during these meetings. Mr. Trump’s opponents may be sensing that the collusion/hacking narrative is basically a dry hole, because they are now focusing on alleged obstruction of justice. The likely theory is that Mr. Trump’s firing of former FBI director James Comey was a way of obstructing the prosecution of Michael Flynn, as was his suggestion to Mr. Comey that the investigation of Mr. Flynn be squelched. As law professors John Yoo and Saikrishna Prakash point out, however, this theory doesn’t really pass muster as a criminal matter under these circumstances. The president has overall control over the executive branch, including the Justice Department and the FBI, and has the right to fire anyone he chooses; there were no shortage of arguments for Mr. Comey’s removal. Similarly, a suggestion, as opposed to an order, that Mr. Flynn not be prosecuted, is unlikely to be a criminal offense. Of course, the House of Representatives by majority vote could decide that it is not bound by criminal laws and determine that Mr. Trump’s actions were corrupt “high crimes and misdemeanors” and thus subject to impeachment. One final but important point. If the Democrats were to gain control of the House in the 2018 election and pass an impeachment resolution, it would take a two-thirds conviction vote in the Senate, or 67 votes, to remove Mr. Trump. If the Democrats won every Senate seat up for election in 2018 (extremely unlikely), they would only have 56 senators. Accordingly, absent truly extraordinary revelations, removal isn’t going to happen. Is a long and divisive battle ending in Mr. Trump’s acquittal in the Senate really what the Democrats, or the country, needs?

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The Jive Aces Put a kick into your holiday classics with powerhouse Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist and UK jive-swing band The Jive Aces. Swing’n the Holidays with the Jive Aces will take place on Sunday, December 10 at 3:00 p.m. on the Westermann Stage, Concert Hall in the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave, Garden City, New York. This London band is as dapper as they are danceable, driving audiences wild with sizzling sax, trombone, and upright bass licks, a high-energy stage show and a touch of glam with their special guest singer Hollywood actress Makinna Ridgway. Swing’n the Holidays finds this irresistible six-piece putting a fresh spin

on yuletide hits from the likes of Louis Prima, Bobby Darin, and Dean Martin. This performance is generously sponsored by Sam, Susan, and Zubin Grogg. The Adelphi PAC is one of Long Island’s premier cultural arts venues for entertainment of all kinds. Tickets are currently on sale for $45/$40 with discounts available to seniors, students and alumni. Information is available at the Lucia and Steven N. Fischer Box Office at 516.877.4000 or boxoffice@adelphi.edu. Regular box office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 1:00-6:00 p.m. The box office is also open two hours before most scheduled performances.

EPOA seeks Junior Ambassadors The Garden City Eastern Property Owners’ Association (EPOA) is seeking applications for candidates to be considered for Junior Ambassador positions for the years 2017 -2019. This program is designed to introduce high school juniors to Village government through participation in EPOA meetings, attendance at government meetings, and promoting civic participation in our community. This is an exciting opportunity for students to become involved in local affairs and to learn about our unique form of local government. The Junior Ambassador program is designed as a two year commitment encompassing junior and senior years. Preference will be given to students who reside in the Eastern section of Garden City and whose families are dues paying members of the EPOA. Our current ambassadors are Tommy Flanagan (516 967-8737 tommyflanagan4@gmail.com) and Nick Bambino (516 316-9917 njbambino@

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If you think you are busy at the beginning of December, you are totally mistaken. On Tuesday, December 5th, the Community Club of Garden City presented its annual program “Christmas Hour of Music” at the Cathedral of the Incarnation which was followed by a reception at the Garden City Casino. They had a wonderful turnout as they usually do and all had a wonderful start for the Holiday Season. This was followed by the Community Club’s Garden Department holding its Greens Day the following day. A good number of ladies gathered at the Recreation Department where ladies from the Club made sprays and arrangements for our police and fire departments, as well as Village Hall, the Garden City Library. They also decorated the 9/11 Memorial as well as for the Blue Star Memorial and all the other memorials in our town. You should look for them as the ladies work so hard. Would you believe that many of those workers also went on a bus trip sponsored by the Club’s Art Department to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Club will be sponsoring its Mid-Winter Bridge again this year on January 22nd at the Orchid Restaurant here in town. That will be from 12 noon to 4 p.m. They must all have their Christmas shopping done. Maureen Fisher celebrated her birthday on the 3rd of this month and I am sure that she had a wonderful time, and will have many more. It is sometimes difficult to celebrate your special day when such an important holiday season, Christmas, is in the middle and New Years is at the end. Then there is all that shopping to do for the big day. The Garden City Country Club’s Ladies Lunch Bridge was held on Thursday, December 7th - you will remember that as the anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and how many were lost that day. Say a prayer for the families they left behind. I don’t know about you, but I have received a few Christmas cards already. Guess we have a number

of organized ladies around town - the kind that really get things done. Mine are written but not mailed yet. More and more houses are sporting Christmas wreaths on their front door and they certainly do look pretty. Did you know that at one time a certain Garden Club in town used to decorate the train stations around town. Unfortunately, they disappeared almost as soon as they were put up. The folks that decorated the stations were Garden Club members and they were very unhappy. A lady member of one club asked her husband if he could come up with a solution. He did. He volunteered to put the wreath on the roof of the railroad station in the middle of town. It did look great and it remained there for the whole holiday season. I also have to tell you that there was a competition by the clubs and they got a big blue ribbon for the winner. I think the gentleman may still have it, but I am not sure. Most of the clubs are no longer operating in town and the husbands are very happy that they do not have to help on that project. I cannot blame them. Well, you all know what comes after Christmas - New Year’s Eve. There is something that always goes with New Year’s Eve and I hope you know what it is. If you said “Resolutions” you are correct. Now is the time to think of your list and jot down some of them and make your final decisions. Many folks will put down “go on a diet” and we all know that it will probably not last for more than a week. After all, what are the holidays for if not to indulge yourself. So you can put it off for a couple of weeks and lo and behold you are now in February and there is Valentine’s Day and who wants to ruin that. Before you know it, it is Easter. All I can tell you is - do what you can and just keep trying. Sooner or later you might even shed a pound or two and you will be happy. Bye for now!

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Legion to honor war dead The William Bradford Turner Post 265 of the American Legion will place wreaths on the monuments dedicated to Garden City residents who lost their lives while serving our country.

Everyone is invited to attend the ceremony which will take place on Saturday, December 16 at 11.00 AM at the monuments located on Seventh Street to the west of the library.

CPOA postpones December public meeting

The Central Property Owners’ Association (CPOA) announced the postponing of its scheduled December 12, 2017 Open Meeting due to Holiday commitments of many of the Association’s Officers and Directors. All residents are invited to the January 16, 2018 CPOA

Resident Electors Meeting, convening at 7:30 PM in the Garden City Senior Center, located on Golf Club Lane at 11th Street. The CPOA regrets any inconvenience caused by this change in schedule.

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This is one of my favorite old photos of Garden City because it shows so much. A rare 1915 aerial view of Seventh Street looking east on the left and the railroad in the center. In the upper left is the newly laid out Stewart Avenue East which was done in 1910. Franklin Avenue crosses the photo left to right across the top. Since the 1870’s, most of Seventh Street was taken up by the Garden City Stables on the south side of the street. On the north side was a paddock for the horses. The large building on the northwest corner of Seventh Street and Franklin Avenue is the Garden City Garage built in 1907 for the automobiles which now were competing with the horses. Across the street, where Leo’s is today, are two boarding houses for the coachmen and drivers. Note the bar from the wing support of the very early airplane from which the photo was taken.

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IN MEMORIAM

Andrea Grace Redmond Andrea Grace (Dailey) Redmond (GCHS ’74), a resident of Andover, MA for 31 years and beloved wife of Timothy

E. Redmond (GCHS ’74), passed away surrounded by loved ones on Friday, November 17, 2017, following a lengthy illness. She was 61 years old. Besides her husband Timothy, she is survived by her loving son; Timothy Dailey Redmond and his wife Abigail of Concord, MA, her grandsons; her pride and joy, Robby and Teddy Redmond, her brother; Matthew Dailey and his wife Beth of Hackettstown, NJ, six nieces and seven nephews. Born in Brooklyn, New York, on May 21, 1956, she was the beloved daughter of the late Edmund F. and Bernice (Tobiason) Dailey. Andrea was a graduate of Adelphi University in Garden City, New York. She was a Paralegal at the Chicago Law firm of Abrahamson & Fox and a Client Manager for Shand Morahan & Co Evanston, IL. Andrea was an avid swimmer and runner in her spare time. Above all, she was a very devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She will be dearly missed. Donations in Andrea’s name may be made to the Massachusetts General Hospital. The donations will be directed to Andrea’s doctor’s Research Funds.

IN MEMORIAM Julia Radocy

Julia Radocy as a young woman

Julia Radocy a 65 year resident of Garden City, died November 24th at Dawn Greene Mary Manning Walsh home in Manhattan. She was 95 years old. Mrs. Radocy was a model and extensive world traveler who resided in Japan and England . She was an avid bridge player and loved to round up a table to play. Julia was very active in the community. She was president of the ladies Senior Club and was honored on May 1st, 2017, by the Town of Hempstead when it celebrated Presidents’ Recognition Day . She loved fashion, dancing and a good laugh. She is survived by her daughter Cynthia Radocy of New York City and grand daughter Mawghan McCabe residing in Brughes, Belgium.

Pictured at NYU Winthrop Hospital’s 32nd Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony were (l. – r.) Assemblyman Anthony D’Urso; Assemblyman Edward Ra; NYU Winthrop Board member Richard A Newhouse, Jr. and his wife, Tracy; NYU Winthrop Board members John Lane and Maureen Clancy; Village of Mineola Trustee George Durham; NYU Winthrop Board member Joan Cox; John F. Collins, President & CEO of NYU Winthrop; Charles M. Strain, Chairman of the Board of Directors at NYU Winthrop Hospital; Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judy Bosworth; New York State Senator Elaine Philips; Village of Mineola Trustee Dennis Walsh; Deputy Mayor Paul Pereira; and Councilman Peter Zuckerman. Friends and neighbors of NYU Winthrop Hospital, local officials, Hospital administration, and staff gathered on November 30, 2017 to usher in the holiday season at NYU Winthrop’s 32nd Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. A large crowd filled the main entrance of the Hospital on First Street to enjoy a festive musical performance by the Mineola High School Concert Singers, under the direction of Meg Messina, who are an important part of the Hospital’s great holiday tradition. Also part of the evening’s festivities were remarks by John F. Collins, NYU Winthrop’s President and CEO, and Charles M. Strain, Chairman of the Board of Directors, who shared their appreciation for NYU Winthrop’s staff

and volunteers, as well all those who turn to the Hospital for their many medical needs. “Each and every day at NYU Winthrop, we have so many doctors, nurses and others caring for patients. We take your health, and your loved ones’ health, very seriously, and we will continue make sure they receive only the very best patient care,” said Mr. Collins. Following the ceremony, guests had the opportunity to enjoy hot chocolate and cookies in the Hospital’s main lobby as the Mineola High School Concert Signers continued to spread holiday cheer by delivering the gift of song to various areas of the Hospital for patients, visitors and staff to enjoy.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Email: Editor@GCNews.com

From page 2 The $1.6 billion Moynihan Train Hall Station project fails to add any new additional tracks or platforms at Penn Station. This results in no capacity increase for adding any additional new rush hour Amtrak, New Jersey Transit, LIRR or future new Metro North Rail Road trains to serve Penn Station. Based upon the most recent project recovery schedule, the LIRR may begin service into Grand Central Terminal by December 2023. A majority of the promised 24 trains a.m. and p.m. rush hour peak service will be either new trains or those which previously terminated at Atlantic Terminal Brooklyn. Few will be diverted from Penn Station. With only two tunnels serving Grand Central Terminal, there is little capacity to add additional diverted trains from Penn. Station. There is no equivalant West Side Storage Yard to store trains between rush hours at Grand Central Terminal. Initiation of LIRR East Side Access to Penn Station means the end of direct service to Atlantic Terminal Brooklyn. This will be replaced by a scoot service to Jamaica. Trains can no longer be diverted to Atlantic Terminal Brooklyn as was the case last summer. Only a handful of additional trains could be diverted to Hunters Point. Amtraks excuse to wait for LIRR East Side Access to Grand Central Station before starting work on the East River Tunnels is a poor one. It is doubtful that the LIRR will give up any current 42 peak service train slots at Penn Station even when expanding operations into Grand Central Terminal. There will continue to be a three way competition between Amtrak, LIRR and New Jersey Transit for Penn Station access, Metro North will also look for rush hour access to Penn Station resulting in a four way competition. Don’t be surprised if there are no changes to level of Penn Station rush hour service in the foreseeable

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Larry Penner (Larry Penner is a transportation historian and advocate who previously worked in 31 years for the US Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration Region 2 NY Office.)

Pope Francis’ Trip to Myanmar

To the Editor: Undoubtedly, this trip had a very strong reason for Pope Francis to visit Myanmar and to privately discuss the imposed exodus of the Muslim minority called Rohingya . Although the Pope abstained from publicizing the reason for his trip and to even mention the word ‘Rohingya’, he met and conducted private meetings with Senior General Ming Aung Hlaing and the country’s de facto leader, the now tarnished Nobel Peace Price laureate Daw Aung Sum Kyl. The Pope did acknowledge in the plane on his return to Rome that he purposely abstained uttering the term ‘Rohingya’ in public for fear of prompting a military crackdown on the Christian minority. In Dhaka, Bangladesh capital, he met with refugees and families and vowing: “We won’t close our hearts or look away. The presence of God today is also called Rohingya.” These people, the Rohingya, consider Myanmar (known before as Burma) to be their country where they lived for many centuries. Suddenly, they have been thrown to one of the poorest countries of the world. Without support and help from other countries, these 625.000 people will not be able to survive. I do believe and hope, that the mere presence of the Pope could and will be enough to draw the world’s attention to this horrendous and barbaric attack on innocent human beings and also ask how the ‘civilized’ world can be so ‘insensitive’ to this human tragedy complete with horror, misery and degradation surrounding the Rohingyas in their

unwanted, forced exile. Without any warning, they were thrown, attacked, raped, murdered by the military and nationalists and sent without any help to Bangladesh. Many children and adults could not make the trip and collapsed. We must ask where are the immensely wealthy ‘Islamic brothers” from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates who remain silent to the barbarity? The moment is now to ‘invite’ their Rohingya brothers to come to their countries to recuperate their dignity and to start a new life. If nothing happens, I shall use the phrase ‘J’accuse’ which the famous Emile Zola pronounced during the unjust trial of Cap. Dreyfus. We shall see......... Antonio Moreno

Kind Sanitation Workers

To the Editor: I just wanted to give a long over due thank you to the GC Sanitation Department. The gentlemen who serviced my childhood home and the home I now currently raise my family in are truly wonderful. Always kind, polite and eager to help. Years ago, when my father was recovering from surgery, they rang the bell to make sure that he was all right You see, for more than 30 years my Dad left $3 on a stick every Monday morning so that the guys could buy themselves a cup of coffee on him. When the $3 wasn’t there two weeks in a row, they were genuinely concerned with his well being. Fast forward years later when my Dad passed away some of the guys found out that I was “$3 on a stick’s daughter” and came to my current home to pay their respects. Just today, while I was helping to clean out the home of my Aunt, I went out to thank the guys and they were so lovely, kind and professional. I truly appreciate the job they do and the way they treat the residents. Don’t forget to remember them at Christmas this year. They deserve it.

Merry Christmas! Kimberly Murphy Tobin

Thank You

To the Editor: To all those who roasted a turkey or donated one, made desserts, baked breads, donated drinks, gave money, made a card, decorated a bag, helped us pack or helped us deliver…we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your help in making our Thanksgiving delivery project a success! With the help of so many, we provided the fixings for 30 families in need to make their own meal. It included over 15 pounds of fresh produce, a frozen turkey, and all the side ingredients. 295 meals were delivered throughout Nassau County on Thanksgiving afternoon to homebound seniors, each accompanied by a visit. In all, 449 were fed! We are grateful for the beautiful cards, letters, and drawings made by the students at Cathedral Nursery School in Garden City, Unqua Elementary in Massapequa, and the Wantagh Middle School. 200 bags were hand decorated by Ms. Pashayan’s art classes at Stewart School in Garden City. None of this would have been possible without the generous support from the following groups: Rotary Club of Williston Park, Garden City Foundation, Kiwanis Club of County Seat, the Mineola - Garden City Rotary Club, Restaurant Depot, Garden City Special Police, Garden City Teachers and Students, and Cathedral Nursery School. A special thank you goes to Robert Auricchio, whose generous donation of fresh produce made the meals extra special. We are honored to coordinate this program that only continues because of your generous hearts. Have a wonderful holiday season! The Alford Family John, Melinda, Amelie, Courtney, Meghan, Peter, and Tim

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The Adelphi choral ensembles return for a holiday celebration bringing the joy, hope, and wonder of the season to life under the baton of Karen Faust Bauer. The Adelphi Chorale and the Adelphi Vocal Ensemble will perform on Saturday, December 9 at 7:30 p.m. on the Westermann Stage, Concert Hall in the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (PAC), 1 South Ave, Garden City, New York. Join the Adelphi Chorale and Adelphi Vocal Ensemble for an evening of music featuring music by Handel and King’s Singers and celebrating the centennial of Leonard Bernstein. At the close of the program, faculty, alumni, and friends are invited to join the ensembles on stage for the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah. Enjoying a diverse career in solo performance, conducting, accompanying, and pedagogy, pianist Karen Faust Baer maintains a vital musical presence. Presently, she is the

new conductor of the Adelphi choral ensembles and teaches in Adelphi’s Department of Music Education. Baer has been heard in recital at Lincoln Center, Town Hall, BAM, Israeli Cultural Foundation, the Tanglewood Music Institute, Princeton, college campuses and WQXR and WNYC radio stations. In recent years, Baer has appeared as piano soloist with the South Shore Symphony performing works by Beethoven, Gershwin and Chopin. The Adelphi PAC is one of Long Island’s premier cultural arts venues for entertainment of all kinds. Tickets are currently on sale for $30 with discounts available to seniors, students and alumni. Information is available at the Lucia and Steven N. Fischer Box Office at 516.877.4000 or boxoffice@ adelphi.edu. Regular box office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 1:00-6:00 p.m. The box office is also open two hours before most scheduled performances.

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News from the Children’s Room Tree of Thanks

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, The 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.

Folk songs for the holidays with Caroline Doctorow

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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Let’s Speak Italian! Basic Italian for travelers 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.

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.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting There will be a Regular and Organizational Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees on Monday, December

11, at 7:30 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library in the Library’s Board Room.

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Garden City PTA News Tuesday, 12/12 - GCMS 2nd Quarter Progress Reports available via Parent Portal

Attention High School Parents

Friday, 12/8 - “Junior/Senior Winter Wonderland” at GCHS from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, 12/12 - GCHS 2nd Quarter Progress Reports available via SchoolTool Parent Portal Friday, 12/15 - Deadline for ordering GCHS Class of 2018 Yearbooks at yearbookforever.com by 11:59 p.m. Friday, 12/15 - Late deadline for placing Senior ads at yearbookforever.com by 11:59 p.m.

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Stewart School shows their holiday cheer with their Holiday Craft Fair! Making mementos for future holidays.

Happy Hanukkah! 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.

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12/13, Wednesday - Board of Education Meeting, Hemlock School at 8:15 p.m.

Holiday Gift Ideas!

‘Tis the season for giving! Tuesday, 12/12 - Garden City Blankets will be for sale at the GCHS PTA meeting OR email schoolsupplies@ gardencitypta.org

Winter Concerts

‘Tis the season for singing! Check the dates for each school’s concert locations and times: Monday, 12/11 - Hemlock 1st Grade

Winter Festival at 9:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Monday, 12/11 Stewart Instrumental Winter Concert (4th/5th Grade Orchestra/String Ensemble and 5th Grade Band) Wednesday, 12/13 - Locust 1st Grade Winter Festival at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, 12/14 Locust Kindergarten “Winter Festival” at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, 12/14 - GCMS Winter Concert (Chorus) at GCHS Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Monday, 12/18 - GCMS Winter Concert (Orchestra/AM Jazz/Guitar) at GCMS Auditorium 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, 12/19 - Homestead 1st Grade Winter Festival at 9:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, 12/19 - Stratford Winter Concert at GCHS Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, 12/20 - Homestead Kindergarten Winter Festival at 9:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, 12/20 - GCHS Winter Concert (Chorus/Orchestra) at GCHS Auditorium at 7:00 p.m.

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Friday, 12/8 - Stewart Holiday Craft Fair

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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 activities. 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 - Safe Toys and Gifts Month

(Source: American Academy of Ophthalmology) About 1 in 10 children’s eye injuries treated in the ER trace back to toys. Unfortunately, most of these injuries happen to children under age 15. Avoid purchasing toys with sharp, protruding or projectile parts. Make sure children have appropriate supervision when playing with potentially hazardous toys or games that could cause an eye injury. Ensure that laser product labels include a statement that the device complies with “21 CFR (the Code of Federal Regulations) Subchapter J”. Along with sports equipment, give children the appropriate protective eyewear with polycarbonate lenses. Check with your eye doctor to learn about protective gear recommended for your

child’s sport. Check labels for age recommendations and be sure to select gifts that are appropriate for a child’s age and maturity. Keep toys that are made for older children away from younger children. If your child experiences an eye injury from a toy, seek immediate medical attention from an ophthalmologist – an eye medical doctor.

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

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St. Joseph School Nursery’s Thanksgiving Feast Thanksgiving Day treats! The students also shared their Thanksgiving songs, said grace, and talked about what they were thankful for. It was a fantastic celebration of food, friends, and thanks!

Mrs. Benanti and her students enjoying their feast.

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Presbyterian Church celebrates World Communion Sunday

The Presbyterian Church in Garden City celebrated World Communion Sunday on October 1 in several special ways. During the service, Pastor Wanda Lawry Hughes and youth members of the church, put on a pageant about the importance of sharing food with less fortunate members of society. Then, all members of the church took Holy

Communion. After the service, the congregation enjoyed a soup and sandwich meal and put together packets of goods for recent hurricane victims. The Presbyterian Church in Garden City is located at the corner of New Hyde Park Road and Chester Avenue. Worship services take place every Sunday at 10:30 a.m., followed by a social hour.

After the worship service, families enjoyed a lunch of soup and salad.

Members lined up to take the bread and “wine” of Holy Communion.

Pastor Wanda played the part of a starving beggar woman, and the children collected food to make a stew.

The church is very fortunate to have a wide range of ages and ethnicities in its membership.

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Chairperson Kerry Calvert with 1st place winner Steven Solitto, 2nd place winner John Scrimenti, and 3rd place winner Anthony Meyer

Kerry Calvert with the Kids Need More Board and Volunteers Monika Mohacsi and Paulette Mohacsi

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“Kids Need More” Poker Charity Event

Garden City’s 1st Annual Poker Championship was a success! More than 50 players came out to play Texas hold’em, roulette, and black jack to raise money for the charity Kids Need More. Congratulations to Steven Sollitto, Poker Champion, and John Scrimenti, runner-up! Steven won a pre-paid entry to the World Series of Poker “No Limit Hold ‘Em Main Event” in Las Vegas! John won a pre-paid entry into the Poker 4 Life tournament in NYC. Thank you to our sponsors Poker 4 Life, Hint Water, La Bottega, and Mr. DJ Entertainment. Thank you Executive Liquors, Doc O’Grady’s Irish Pub, Leo’s, Kinha Sushi, Madison’s Niche, The Muldoon Family, and Crossfit Peak Dynamic for your generous donations. Thank you Garden City Police for your support! Kids Need More is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of children, families and young adults coping with cancer and life-threatening illnesses. In 1990, a group of parents created a camping experience for their children diagnosed with cancer and their siblings. Camp Adventure now serves the east coast and tri-state area. It remains one of the only camps of its kind to serve child cancer patients and siblings. In 2013, a dedicated group of Camp Adventure volunteers began Kids Need More (Motivational Recovery Environments, Inc.) to parent the camp and ensure its longevity. With the $10,000+ raised, Kids Need More will be able to continue Camp Adventure, where children coping with cancer can celebrate life in a safe and positive environment while providing respite for their families and caregivers. With the money raised, they will also be able to provide other programs and services throughout the year for kids and their families. For more information about Kids Need More, visit www. kidsneedmore.org.

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GCHS graduate f lies to NASA

Daisy Troop 1351 visits Garden City businesses Daisy Troop 1351 (of Garden City) took a very special tour of TD Bank to learn about how a bank works, how to save money, and what to do with money (“needs vs. wants”). Then they

had some more fun with manicures at Dashing Diva. A very special thank you goes out to TD Bank and Dashing Diva for supporting our Girl Scouts!

Daisy Troop 1351 toured TD Bank

Matthew Mage A 2015 graduate of the Garden City High School, Matthew Mage, is working at NASA’s esteemed Ames Research Center in CA as part of his college cooperative program. Matthew is working as a research co-op at the NASA Earth Exchange performing super-resolution on satellite imagery using deep machine learning. After completing a Climate Dialogue last summer, Matthew began work in the Sustainability and Data Sciences lab at his university. Through research work with his professors, the team was able to get NASA’s attention for their work in deep learning in climate and earth sciences, among other fields. NASA created this opportunity for Matthew as he was the only student at his university with his skillset. Matthew is hoping that this will now open the door for other students from his college to co-op

at NASA. Through his research at NASA Ames, Matthew has authored a paper which he will be presenting at The American Geophysical Union conference later this month. Additionally, he has joined Rhombus Power as a consultant to work with the United States Air Force on another special project. He will be presenting that project at the Pentagon in Washington, DC early next year. Matthew hopes to do another co-op with NASA next summer. Matthew is a College of Engineering Masters candidate in the University Scholars Program at Northeastern University in Boston. He hopes to pursue his PhD in Astronautical Engineering working with engineers at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory on the campus of California Institute of Technology.

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Here’s What’s Up on Vermont’s Mountain Resorts Slopes for 2017-18 Season

(On the left) Stowe Mountain Resort is now part of Vail Resorts and is included on the Epic Pass (photo courtesy of Stowe) (Center) The Trapp Family Lodge, as famous for its cross-country skiing as it is for being founded by the family immortalized in the “Sound of Music,” decked out for the holidays © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com (On the right) At Stratton, which was just acquired as part of the mega-merger of Aspen Sking and KSL of Intrawest, you can see the new uphill trend © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com BY KAREN RUBIN

The big news for Northeast skiers is that the behemoths of the ski industry have all taken up residence in Vermont – Vail Resorts with its acquisition of Stowe Mountain, and Aspen Skiing/ KSL buying Stratton Mountain. That is on top of Powdr (Killington and Pico as well as Mt. Batchelor) and Peak Resorts (Mount Snow as well as

Attitash, NH and Hunter Mountain, NY). These resorts were already world-class, but now they have major branding, and with their system-wide ski passes, adds incentive for Western and Midwestern skiers to venture to Vermont. “It’s an incredible tribute to Vermont and our iconic ski industry, having Vail and Aspen, two of the

most well respected, world-class ski resort operator companies, coming to Vermont,” said Parker M. Riehle, former president of the Vermont Ski Areas Association. “Those acquisitions enable these resorts to rise to the next level. The enormous marketing can only help elevate entire Ski Vermont brand.” What’s more, it gives more of a

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reason for Northeastern skiers to buy Vail Resorts’ Epic Pass (Aspen/KSL is likely to come out with its own by next season), then extend with Rocky Mountain or a Western ski trip, and for Midwestern and Western skiers to come East. Skiers can also follow the snow. See page D2

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Here’s What’s Up on Vermont’s Mountain Resorts Slopes for 2017-18 Season Continued from page D1 Vail Resorts’ acquisition of Stowe Mountain puts it in the stable with Whistler Blackcomb in Canada (the largest ski resort in North America) as well as at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado; Park City in Utah (the largest ski resort in the US); Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in Lake Tahoe; Afton Alps near Minneapolis, Mt. Brighton near Detroit, Wilmot Mountain near Chicago, and the 2018 Perisher season in Australia. Also, Epic Pass holders enjoy limited access to 30 European ski resorts including Verbier and Les 4 Vallées in Switzerland, Les 3 Vallées in France; Arlberg in Austria; and Skirama Dolomiti Adamello Brenta in Italy. Stratton Mountain Resort, which was part of Intrawest, is now in the group that includes Aspen and Snowmass resorts, Intrawest flagships Steamboat and Winter Park in Colorado (though Winter Park is still owned by the City of Denver); Deer Valley, Utah; Mammoth Mountain, California’s busiest ski area, Lake Tahoe’s Squaw and Alpine, and Tremblant in Quebec., plus heli operator Canadian Mountain Holidays. Here are highlights of what skiers and snowboarders can experience at Vermont’s mountain resorts: Bolton Valley The big news is that the venerable Bolton Valley ski resort, which celebrated its 50th anniversary last year, has been reacquired by a group of local investors headed by the resort’s

Skiing into the Jackson-Gore condo village at Okemo © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com founder, Ralph DesLauriers and his son, Evan, so is very much “locally owned” and family run. Bolton Valley is upgrading its snowmaking system for the 201718 winter season. The pumps at the Timberline pumphouse will be balanced, allowing for more water to be pushed uphill, more quickly. The resort is also expanding its gun and hose inventory. Combined, these two upgrades will allow the resort to blow snow in multiple locations at the same time. The additional guns and hoses will also reduce downtime when the crews need to change locations. The overall benefit will be more snow earlier in the season and more trails getting covered faster than last year. Bolton Valley is famous for offering

Riding up to the summit in Okemo’s cozy bubble chair © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com

over 1200 acres of backcountry (you can even arrange to overnight in cabins). All of the terrain is mapped and easy to access by skinning up from the Nordic Center or taking the Wilderness lift and heading far skier’s right. The staff at the Nordic Center is always available to provide maps and suggest routes. The Catamount Trail Association hosts a few days of backcountry clinics to help those new to the sport become comfortable on their skis. When you are ready to test your mettle, check out one of the many events from the weekly uphill Skimo race series to the 24 Hours of Bolton Valley backcountry ski race. Bolton offers 71 trails along three peaks and the most extensive night skiing in Vermont (trails open until 10 pm for total of 79 hours week). Bolton is a self-contained destination resort with ski in/out lodging; an indoor recreation center with pool and opening additional dining options including Bailey’s, for hot-served breakfast and lunch on weekends and holidays. Bolton participates in the Freedom Pass program – 13 other independent mountains including Magic Mountain. Magic Mountain Magic Mountain’s new ownership continues its capital investment in one of Vermont’s “throwback” ski areas, proud of its “Old School” retro feel and fixed grip lifts. After winning Liftopia’s award for best ski area in North America, Ski Magic LLC is building on its successful inaugural winter by putting more capital to work expanding the snowmaking system, adding two new lifts (the new green lift accesses beginner, intermediate terrain and a new magic carpet in a new learning area) and enhancing the classic lodge where the Black Line Tavern is recognized as

one of the East’s most spirited après ski scenes. Key to Ski Magic’s efforts is broadening its ski offering to welcome more beginner, novice and intermediate skiers/riders. Magic will now have a new beginner area with a StarLift carpet conveyor lift for its Learning Center. The addition of the new Green Chair Lift servicing base-to-mid mountain intermediate and beginner terrain allows easier access to classic skiing for all ability levels. In combination with expanded snowmaking and grooming capabilities, the new Green Chair area will allow Magic to open earlier than ever by Thanksgiving. Magic has been a leader in “uphill” traffic (people who shun the lift for the additional exercise) and that vibe continues to be actively supported as Magic has seen a two-fold increase in traffic going up by either skinning or snowshoeing. Magic never charges people getting up the mountain and in fact, provides a free lift ride token at the top for all uphill skiers or split-boarders. Long known for southern Vermont’s most extensive and challenging lift served tree-skiing, Magic also has guided backcountry tours this coming season with shuttle van pick-ups all of which must be reserved through the Learning Center. Snowshoeing trails will also be marked this fall so snowshoers can discover trails winding through the woods to the top of the mountain and to Sunshine Corner for great views of southern Vermont. While located in southern Vermont (near Stratton and Bromley), Magic offers the terrain and ski experience of northern Vermont. “It’s what it’s like to not be a KSL or Vail. We take the mountain back to a different era, a different experience that hearkens back to golden age of Vermont

skiing,” says Geoff Hatheway, CEO. Magic is part of the Freedom Pass program with 13 other independent mountains (including Bolton Valley, and Plattekill, NY) Smugglers’ Notch Resort Smugglers’ Notch Resort in northern Vermont continues to build on their award-winning programs and amenities which aim to provide an exceptional experience for fun-lovers of all ages. The completion of the FunZone 2.0 hits that mark and then some. With activities like a multi-course Smugglers’ Warrior Challenge, massive laser tag arena, Smugglers’ themed Mountain Rally Races slot car track, arcade, and transparent climbing tower, everyone in the family is included in the fun. Of course, the elements which made the original FunZone such a hit are still included, in the second floor of the complex, known as the Ozone. Additionally, toddlers can ignite their imaginations in the Littles’ Loft toddler play area. With features such as bouncy castle, pirate ship inflatable obstacle course, and Vermont inspired country store, toddlers can let their energy out while playing like the grown-ups they admire. Families have always enjoyed skiing and riding together on their winter

vacations at Smugglers’. Last winter there were more activities in the mix, as the resort responded to requests by families for even more activities to enjoy together. Families chose to vary their vacation days by joining craft sessions, broomball challenges, scavenger hunts, snowcat tours, story times and pool games, which were included in their Smugglers’ vacation package. Most popular activities? Oohing and ahhing over the weekly torchlight parade and fireworks, belting out tunes in family karaoke and building a sled to launch from a jump in I-Did-A-Sled – all had approval ratings of more than 95 percent. Stratton Mountain Resort Stratton, which is now part of the Aspen/Snowmass, Intrawest, Mammoth, Squaw, Deer Valley group, has expanded its fleet of 11 groomers includes two new Bison X Prinoth cats which guides the team in crafting seamless corduroy and terrain park features and transports guests to midmountain for a starlight gourmet dinner held every Saturday this winter. Combined with more than 1,200 efficient (HKD and fan) guns, Stratton’s seasoned operations team creates epic snow with less energy, including a 40% reduction

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Smugglers’ Notch is one of the most family-friendly ski resorts in the country but also offers expert trails © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com in diesel use with the switch to electric compressors. Stratton, which was just acquired as part of the mega-merger of Aspen Sking and KSL of Intrawest, has joined the M.A.X Pass family, giving their season pass holders the option to add

five days of skiing and riding, with zero blackout days, at each of 42 other resorts across North America for just $329. See page D5

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Hope springs eternal for the Hofstra Men’s Basketball season BY LOU THEODORE A week has elapsed and Thanksgiving is now a near distant memory. It is now December. Christmas and the New Year are quickly approaching. What’s the significance? It primarily means one thing for basketball buffs in the Nassau County area: the 2017-18 Hofstra men’s basketball season has arrived. Every year, at about this time (December 1), I introduce the reader to Hofstra’s Men’s Basketball Team and start the review and prediction process for the coming season. This year is no different – so here goes. I begin with some comments about last year’s team. One could best describe Hofstra’s (2016-17) last season with one word: under-performance. Here is a part (bullet pointers) of what I had written earlier about last year’s team. • Once again (as with last year) defense was woefully weak. • Once again, bench help was essentially non-existent. • Sabathy (the reserve center) was underutilized. • Rokas had a disappointing season; his defense play was often missing and also had a poor shooting season. • Wright-Foreman emerged as a force to be reckoned with the next two years. • The loss of Buie could have made a difference. • Buie’s contribution the next three season is currently a wild card.

Here were my bullet pointers at that time for this season. • Hire an assistance coach to help reduce/eliminate defensive problems. • STOP playing zone; Wisconsin had several players who couldn’t guard one-on-one and yet played a solid manto-man defense. • Recruit players who play stellar defense. • Players should understand that the magic word in defense is INTENSITY! And this is where bench help comes into play. • Although the team’s goal should be to win games, the ultimate goal is to win the CAA tournament – and that should be reflected in the team’s philosophy and overall preparation during the season. Here is the way I see it regarding personnel this year. The three key ingredients for success remains (as with last year) Wright-Foreman, Pemberton, and Rokas. Wright-Foreman is the real thing, could be CAA player of the year this and next season, and has an outside shot to move onto the next level. Pemberton has potential, seems like a nice kid, but I question his attitude and defense. Senior Rokas is the wildcard at this point. He has significant potential but has not improved since his sophomore year; his defense and inability to make layups and foul shots appear to be problems that have not been addressed. I still like Buie

and Sabathy and hope they see significant action. I believe Buie may turn out to be the heir to a long list of great guards who have performed at Mack Arena. Newcomers of merit? Forwards Augus, Radovic and Trueheart plus guards Wormsley and Ray. Here’s my analysis for the team this year. They legitimately have a chance to be the premier team in the Coloniel Athletic Association (CAA). But I believe that many of my earlier concerns have carried over to this year, particularly a porous defense. I hope not. On the positive side is Coach Joe Mikalich. He has the capability of turning things around, particularly if he opts for a man-to-man defense and commits to something more than a 6-man rotation. At the time of the submission of this article, it appears Joe has committed to an 8-man rotation (possibly 10 with Ray and Trueheart) and with

the team playing more man-to-man defense. And, the team’s records is 4-3, including a win against Dayton. As for predictions, it will probably be another mediocre year for three reasons: 1. Their defense remains unexplainably weak, at times allowing the opposing team to take layup practice during the course of the game. 2. The team is devoid of a shot blocker, adding to their defensive woes. 3. Player attitude problems have surfaced. Bottom Line: I’m not too optimistic; hopefully, I’m wrong. The talent is there, but…. And finally, it is business as usual with the NCAA and, in particular, college basketball. NCAA president Mark Emmert recently commented that “we cannot go to the next basketball season without seeing fundamental changes to the way See page D7

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Guessing at Answers to Unedited Questions BY TOM MARGENAU

I get about a hundred questions emailed to me every week. And I put as many as I can into this weekly column. As you might think, I sometimes have to summarize or rephrase the question to make sure other readers understand what the questioner was asking. But today, I thought it would be interesting to offer you an unedited glimpse into some of the more confusing queries that land in my mailbag. You’ll see that sometimes I have to guess what the person was asking before I take a stab at an answer. Q: What is the maximum rate someone who waited until 75 can get from Social Security? He waited that long to get his Social Security. I don’t know where he is. I am only getting $1,565 and I think I should get more. I don’t trust the Social Security clerks because when I ask them, they either tell me “no” or they tell me they don’t understand my questions. A: Well, frankly, I’m not entirely sure I understand what you are asking either. But let me guess what you are asking. I think you want to know if you might be due benefits on your husband’s Social Security record. Or perhaps you mean your ex-husband. If that is your question, the answer is no. And that’s because the maximum you can get on his account would be 50 percent of his age 66 rate (not his age 75 rate). And the current maximum age 66 rate is about $2,600. Half of that is $1,300. So the $1,565 you are already getting on your own account is more than you could possibly get as a wife on your husband’s or ex-husband’s Social Security record. Q: I am getting supplemental disability Social Security. I am about to turn 62. I was told I must now file for my retirement Social Security. Is this really true? And if I do that, will I lose my Medicaid? A: I think you meant to say that you are getting Supplemental Security Income disability benefits. SSI is a federal welfare program managed by the Social Security Administration. (And as I always point out to readers when I mention SSI, those benefits are paid for out of general tax revenues, not Social Security taxes.) Like any welfare program, SSI is supposed to be a payment of last resort. In other words, you get SSI because you aren’t eligible for any other government assistance. But the other side to the “payment of last resort” stipulation is that you must file for all other benefits you might be due. Now that you are turning 62, you are eligible for Social Security retirement benefits. So that’s why you must file for them. And whatever you get from Social Security will just come off the top of your monthly SSI check. For example,

I’m going to guess that you are getting about $730 per month from SSI. (That’s about the maximum rate.) Let’s say your monthly Social Security retirement check is $600. You would get that $600, and then you would get $130 from SSI. (Well, for reasons I don’t want to take the time to explain here, you actually would get $150 from SSI, giving you a total income of $750.) And you would keep your Medicaid coverage. Q: I get the city pension offset on my own Social Security. So why can’t I get my husband’s? A: There is no “city pension offset,” per se. What you were trying to say is that your retirement benefit was reduced by something called the “windfall elimination provision.” I have explained WEP a thousand times in this column, and won’t do so again today. But in a nutshell, that law says that if you get a pension because you spent your career working at a job not covered by Social Security (the city pension in your case), and if you have worked on the side and paid into Social Security for less than 30 years, then your Social Security retirement benefit will be reduced from about 5 percent to as much as 50 percent, depending on how long you paid into Social Security. And then a separate law called the “government pension offset” says that an amount equal to two-thirds of your city pension must be deducted from any Social Security benefits you might be due on your husband’s Social Security record. Q: I had a Social Security card with a T on it and now I got another card with an A on it. Which should I use? A: I’m sure you are talking about Medicare cards, not Social Security cards. My hunch is that you applied for Medicare only when you turned 65. People who are on Medicare but not yet on Social Security usually get a Medicare card showing their Social Security number followed by the letter “T.” (It really doesn’t stand for anything.) Then sometime recently you must have signed up for your own retirement benefits. After doing that, they issued you a new Medicare card with your Social Security number followed by the letter “A”, which is the symbol used to designate retirement benefits. Q: I am a woman. Am I eligible for any Social Security benefits? A: Gosh! Talk about an open-ended question! I could answer by saying, “How in the world would I know?” But I won’t be so snippy and instead will give you this very abbreviated benefit eligibility overview. Assuming you have worked and paid taxes for a specified period of time, you could get retirement benefits if you are 62 or older or disability benefits at any age if you have a physical or mental impairment that

keeps you from working. You could get benefits from a husband if they pay more than you are due on your own record. Or if your husband is deceased and you are over age 60, you might be

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What’s Up on Vermont’s Mountain Resorts Slopes C ontinued from page D3 Stowe Mountain Resort Stowe Mountain Resort, newly acquired by Vail Resorts is now Epic (as in Epic Pass) for the 2017-18 winter season. Starting at only $859, the Epic Pass offers unlimited, unrestricted access to Stowe Mountain Resort and the Epic Local Pass, $639, will offer 10 days of skiing at Stowe. The iconic, East Coast resort is the newest among 45 of the world’s most renowned mountain destinations to be offered with the Epic Pass – which includes the best of the West throughout 10 world-class destination resorts. The new, $30 million Stowe Adventure Center is a state-of-the art facility that sets a new standard in the industry for kids and family amenities. Located at Spruce Peak, Stowe’s Adventure Center is home to all the children’s programs. From daycare facilities to ski and ride programs for kids 3 and up, the new Adventure Center has significantly advanced and expanded luxurious family amenities and services at the resort. The building also includes new shops, an Indoor Climbing Center (called Stowe Rocks) and family-friendly dining in The Canteen restaurant Fulfilling the need for family fun off the slopes has been the number one trend at Stowe Mountain Resort over the past several years. That’s why Stowe has recently opened several new amenities in the beautiful Spruce Peak Village Center. Here, at the base of Stowe Mountain, families can enjoy free ice skating (11 am to 9 pm daily) on the new rink centrally located at Spruce (rentals available). On one end of the rink is the new Pavilion building that hosts both children’s activities such as arts and crafts, along with a wine bar for the adults. Also, adjacent to the outdoor ice rink is the Stowe Rocks indoor climbing center. Suitable for all ages, Stowe Rocks has 6 different program walls and a free-standing 40-foot ‘Elephant Head’ tower. Spruce Peak is also home to the relatively new Stowe Mountain Lodge, one of the most awarded new ski-in skiout luxury hotels & spas in the world. Sugarbush Uphill travel at Sugarbush continues to see huge increases in popularity over the last few seasons. The resort offers free uphill travel passes valid for skinning up designated routes at the resort before and after lift-served operating hours. Sugarbush enters its fourth year with such a policy. The resort hosts Tour De Moon several times throughout the season – a guided skin to Walt’s at the Glen House at Mt. Ellen and offers an

uphill travel option for Allyn’s Lodge Fireside Dining. In addition, the resort is replacing two of its older double lifts, the Village Double and Sunshine Double, with new fixed-grip quads. There are new RFID gates to speed access, new snowmaking. With the widespread conglomeration of ski resorts, Sugarbush is emphatically proud of being independently owned and operated (the owner can be found skiing some 100 days). Sugarbush is replacing the old ticket scanning system with RFID gates at all base lifts. Other projects to improve the guest experience include purchasing new SnowLogic guns, replacing the motor for the North Ridge Quad, installing a new snowmaking pipe on Which Way, new air compressor for snowmaking and purchasing two new Pisten Bully groomers (one specifically designed for the terrain park). New for the 2017-18 season, Sugarbush has joined the Mountain Collective, an international pass with access to 16 premier ski destinations all over the world. The resort is creating new trails for hiking and mountain biking for spring 2018, and Nordic and snowshoeing and ski biking at its center. Tuesday nights offer snowshoeing and picnic on the mountain. Killington Resort Killington, “The Beast of the East,” the site of the Audi FIS Ski World Cup over Thanksgiving Weekend, brings new, lower season pass pricing on their Unlimited Season Passes offering unrestricted access to the longest season in the East at an even better value than last season. Killington continues to replace snowmaking infrastructure to ensure their ability to deliver a consistent ski and ride experience. See page D6

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Here’s What’s Up on Vermont’s Mountain Resorts Slopes for 2017-18 Season C ontinued from page D6 Killington is committed to providing the highest quality snow surface possible. As part of this commitment, POWDR continues to upgrade the resort’s snowmaking system, from pipes and pumps, to snowguns and snowcats. As part of a $1M investment in conjunction with Efficiency Vermont, Killington and Pico will add new lowenergy tower-mounted snowguns that use a fraction of the power compared to older models. Additionally, three new state-of-the-art energy efficient snowcats will produce top-notch manicured trails and terrain parks at Killington and Pico. A Learn to ski and snowboard Discovery” program consists of 4 days lift tix & rental, then you get a free pair of skis. Killington and Pico are catering to increasing popularity of “uphill travel” with guests choosing to reach the peaks of Bear Mountain, Snowdon, Ramshead and Pico via human vs. machine power with designated routes for each mountain area and 24/7 access (when designed routes are open). (We were delighted to learn that Casey’s Caboose, a delightful restaurant near Killington, had been closed for four years, but was acquired by a Brit who loves Killington and has reopened the restaurant.) Killington and Pico are two of four Vermont resorts to offer the M.A.X Pass add-on for season passholders. The add on at $329, gives purchasers five days of additional skiing and riding at any of the 42 participating resorts nationwide, including Stratton, Okemo,

Sunday River, Sugarloaf, Windham (just joined), Whiteface and Gore. Mount Snow Resort Always a pioneer when it comes to snowmaking, Mount Snow has completed $30 million in snowmaking upgrades for the upcoming season, including doubling their ability to make snow and increasing storage capacity six-fold. These upgrades give Mount Snow one of the most powerful snowmaking systems in the East, meaning more trails opening faster to start the season, and better coverage all winter long. Mount Snow also plans to open a 42,000 sq. foot base lodge at the terrain park. Part of Peaks Resorts, Mount Snow is included in the Peak Pass family which allows recipients access to seven mountains from New Hampshire down to Pennsylvania, including sister resorts Attitash, NH and Hunter Mountain, NY. Packages are available from $101/night. Okemo Mountain Resort Okemo’s dedication to creating a superior snow surface continues with the addition of two new grooming machines to its fleet of Prinoth Beasts. The Prinoth Bison demonstrates excellent maneuverability and climbing ability - even in adverse conditions - and the Bison X is the ultimate park vehicle. Snowmaking upgrades include a new feeder pipe from Okemo’s Base Pump to mid-mountain Pump Station, and additional pipe upward. Okemo is also adding HKD SV 10 snowguns, bringing its arsenal of HKD snow guns to 1,300 mountain-wide. Okemo continues its rental equipment replacement program

Ski school at Mount Snow © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

with the purchase of more new skis and snowboards, and, to keep all that equipment in top condition, Okemo is upgrading tuning equipment in the shops at both base areas. Okemo is a frontrunner with simplified season pass offerings and reduced prices across the board. Skiers and riders can choose from the Ultra Pass, Classic Pass, Midweek Pass and College Pass. And all passes qualify for a M.A.X Pass add-on – five days of skiing and riding, with zero blackout days, at each of 42 other resorts across North America. Mad River Glen Mad River Glen’s goal is to maintain and preserve the experience rather than overhaul or upgrade it. The ability of Mad River Glen to consistently reinvest in the mountain’s infrastructure is a testament to the success of the Cooperative. Both the skier-owners and the management understand that skiers come to Mad River for the unique combination of legendary terrain, sense of community, low skier density and intimate atmosphere. In over 20 years of co-op ownership, Mad River Glen has invested well over $5 million in capital improvements. Mad River Glen’s Naturalist Programs are becoming more popular every year. Ever wondered why there are so many snowshoe hare tracks on the slopes? Or seen the bear bites and scratches on trees and questioned the meaning behind them? Perhaps you have encountered Moose tracks and pondered how they can survive the winters. Valley visitors can learn more about these animals, mountains and forests of Vermont by taking part in

one of Mad River Glen’s award-winning Naturalist Programs. Bromley Mountain Resort Kid’s fun is the focus at Bromley. On snow, Bromley has reworked their terrain park to embrace the learning progression for smaller statures, with a progressive flow that keeps kids jumping and spinning safely as they move from beginner to professional jib hunter. Off snow they’ve kept the après options easy, with a dedicated kid’s space in the lodge, complete with Vew-do balance boards, movies, video games and, on some nights, special guest entertainment. Bromley’s cozy base lodge is getting a new roof, the Sun Deck has been resurfaced (all the better to support après firepit hangs), and the rental equipment fleet has a superbly restocked quiver. Don’t own your own? Bromley is expanding the highperformance options in the rental shop this season with more new Rossignol Experience 80 skis, plus all new junior boots in the latest comfy model for happy kid feet. Jay Peak Resort Jay Peak is adding reels and rappelling to its list of activities for the coming winter. The resort is opening a 142-seat movie theater and Clip ‘n Climb climbing facility in the 15,000-square foot Clips and Reels recreation center opening at the Stateside area of the resort. Weather-proofing the New England ski and ride vacation is a trend Jay Peak started when they opened their Ice Haus in 2010. The arena offers public skating times, figure-skating lessons and stick-and-puck pick-up games.

Skiing at Pico which is connected to Killington, “The Beast of the East” © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

Jay Peak expanded the weather-proof menu in 2011 with the 60,000-square foot Pump House, an indoor waterpark that guarantees exhausted children. Suicide Six Suicide Six (the ski mountain that is owned by the grand Woodstock Inn) continues to make trail improvements, with widening, stumping and thinning of glades in many areas across the map. Contour and grade changes will allow for faster and better snowmaking coverage, as well as newly constructed load and unload decks at the recently installed summit quad. Snowmaking improvements continue with the addition of new snow producers, as well

as pipeline and infrastructure repairs. Look for better coverage and higher quality when you visit this season and expect more to come in the future. Trapp Family Lodge North America’s first crosscountry skiing center is turning 50! Trapp Family Lodge (founded by the family immortalized in “The Sound of Music”) is celebrating with a week of events, from January 20-26, including a celebration at the Bierhall, a ski with the von Trapps and a specialty brew by von Trapp Brewing. Mountain Top Inn & Resort In addition to the abundance of winter activities including 60km of cross

country ski (much of it groomed and petfriendly) and snowshoe trails, Mountain Top Inn & Resort is leading Vermont’s rising trend as a premier 4-season wedding destination. Snow covered winter weddings are a rising trend right now and the property beckons couples with one of Vermont’s most spectacular views, gorgeous event barn, year-round activities and luxurious accommodations. Offering a magical winter wonderland, many of these weddings involve avid skiers wishing to infuse their favorite past-time into their special day. More information from Vermont Ski Areas Association, https://skivermont.

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The Woodstock Inn & Resort Offers Ski & Stay Packages for Winter 2018 WOODSTOCK, VT– With predictions of a “snowier-than-normal” winter this year by the Farmer’s Almanac, the Woodstock Inn & Resort is already gearing up with two ski packages available for guests at its private Suicide Six Ski Area, offering more than 100 acres of skiing and snowboarding on 24 trails and slopes with terrain suitable for all abilities. And, the resort’s Tubbs Snowshoes & Nordic Adventure Center provides adventurers with an additional 30 kilometers of trails to explore via Nordic skis, fat tire bikes or snowshoes. Nestled in Vermont’s Green Mountains, Suicide Six is one of the oldest ski areas in the country. Couples are invited to ramp-up winter romance on the slopes with the Teach Your Honey How to Ski package, available from January 1 through March 10, 2018 and includes: luxury accommodations for one night; two hour private lesson for beginners (includes lift ticket); one regular lift ticket for the second person; two après ski cocktails to toast a day on the slopes together; use of the Athletic Club’s fitness equipment, indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and hot tub (package rate starts at $493 per couple). The Suicide Six Ski package is available from January 1 through March 10, 2018 and includes: luxury accommodations for one night; all-day ski passes for two adults at Suicide Six Ski area; hearty breakfast for two at the Red Rooster; use of the

Athletic Club’s fitness equipment, indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and hot tub (package rate starts at $381 per couple; additional people may be added for an added cost, plus tax, gratuitity and $30 per room, per night resort fee;

or retreat to The Spa, a 10,000 square foot facility complete with a relaxation space, Shaker wood stoves, a hot tub, and a Scandinavian sauna. The game room is fully equipped for game night with a giant Scrabble board, foosball

The grand, historic four-season Woodstock Inn (in spring) in the quintessential New England village of Woodstock, offers ski and stay packages with its ski area, Suicide Six © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com blackout dates apply). For après ski, Pearly’s Pourhouse at Suicide Six has local Vermont beer on tap, hearty winter-fare and a woodburning fireplace. Guests can also warm up by the Inn’s iconic lobby fireplace

table, vintage pinball machines, board games,. A choice of culinary options includes the Red Rooster, a fine dining restaurant that emphasizes fresh, local ingredients sourced from the best purveyors in New England, and

the comfortable Richardson’s Tavern, known for its heartwarming fondue made from nearby Billings Farm cheese. Recognized as one of the “prettiest small towns in America,” Woodstock is quintessential New England, brimming with history and New England charm. For shopping and strolling, downtown Woodstock’s quaint antique shops, art galleries, boutiques, restaurants, specialty food markets and more are just outside the resort’s front door. And, also a short walk away are The Billings Farm and Museum and The MarshBillings-Rockefeller Mansion, Laurance and Mary Rockefeller’s home, which are part of the March-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park. The Woodstock Inn & Resort defines country sophistication. The 142room, AAA Four Diamond Resort and a member of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts LVX Collection, offers awardwinning dining in two restaurants, ranked among the finest in New England. The Woodstock Inn & Resort is owned and operated by The Woodstock Foundation, Inc. Proceeds from Resort operations support The Woodstock Foundation and Billings Farm & Museum education and conservation programs. For more information about the Woodstock Inn & Resort, visit www. woodstockinn.com.

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Hope springs eternal for the Hofstra Men’s Basketball season C ontinued from page D3 college basketball is operated.” Really? Anybody believe him ever since the feds accused coaches, financial managers and an Adidas executive of using bribes to influence athletes’ choices of schools, shoe sponsors and agents. Nothing has been done and no one really expects

anything to be done. College basketball remains corrupt and the NCAA remains corrupt. Yes, the right word is corrupt. What a shame. I still maintain that the NCAA’s concept of the student-athlete is one of the all-time great scams perpetrated on the public. As noted on numerous times in the past, attending Hofstra games still

remains the best sports buy in the New York Metropolitan area. There is ample free parking, the concession stands are not a rip-off, there isn’t a bad seat in the house, and its $6 for seniors and children. In the meantime, the second edition of my Basketball Coaching 101 book is in the works. It will unveil my umbrella

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CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE: Full time or weekends. 20+ year experience, light housekeeping, shopping, activities, etc. Own transportation. Please call 516-236-1711

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LOST & FOUND LOST BEAUTIFUL BLACK ROSARY on Sunday, November 11 Vicinity of St. Joseph’s Church and Key Food, 7th Street. REWARD! Please call 516-747-0258 PEACOCK FOUND PEACOCK found on Caroline Avenue Garden City South on November 21 Information call: 516-481-1612

MARKETPLACE GARAGE CONTENTS FOR SALE—GARDEN CITY: Pottery Barn Twin Bed with underneath storage drawers both sides of bed. Excellent Condition. HON Lateral Filing Cabinet, 5 drawers. Excellent condition. Misc Items: Printer, fax, scanner. Please call for details/pricing: 516-779-8788 INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Estate & Tag Sales Online & Live Auctions Cleanout & Moving Services Home Staging Services Appraisals 516-279-6378 www.invitedsales.com Email: tracyjordan@invitedsales.com

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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

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AVITAL GALLERY 336: Paintings, Royal Copenhagen, Rosenthal and more. Hours Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday 12-5, Friday 10-1 or by appointment. 770 Middle Neck road, Great Neck, NY 11024. 516-3045640 or call 516-528-9765. Free parking in back

INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Monday, December 11 9:30 a.m. 100 Stratford Avenue West Hempstead, NY 11550 Dining Room, Bedroom, Living Room Furniture, Rugs, Costume Jewelry, Books, Vintage items, Household and Attic... Visit www.invitedsales.com for pictures and details ! INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Wednesday, December 13 9:30 a.m. 2039 Vine Drive Merrick, NY 11566 Artwork, Mid Century Furniture, Men’s Suits, Clothing and Accessories, Household, Crystal, Books, Records and more.....Visit www.invitedsales.com for pictures and details ! WILLISTON PARK: 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.

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

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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

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

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

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT APARTMENT FOR RENT GARDEN CITY RENTALS First Floor, Five Rooms 2 Bed, 2 Full Baths Updated EIK, A/C Parking Immediate $3,000 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

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT OFFICE SPACE

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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

OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE 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 516658-2623 UPSTATE NY LAND! 5 to 41 tracts! Waterfront, old farmland, country bldg lots! Liquidation prices. Terms. Call 888-9058847 newyorklandandlakes.com

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

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SERVICES 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 MASONRY All types of stonework Pavers, Retaining Walls, Belgium Block Patios, Foundations, Seal coating, Concrete and Asphalt driveways, Sidewalks, Steps. Free Estimates Fully Licensed & Insured #H2219010000 Boceski Masonry Louie 516-850-4886 ROOF LEAKS REPAIRED 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 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

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING Plastering, Taping, Sheetrock Skim Cutting, Old Wood Refinish, Staining, Wallpaper Removal & Hanging, Paint Removal, Power Washing, Wood Replacement JOHN MIGLIACCIO Licensed & Insured #80422100000 Call John anytime: 516-901-9398 (Cell) 516-483-3669 (Office) PAINTING PAINTING PAINTING: Interior/Exterior. Fall Specials! Call Steve cell 972998-8573

I WILL CLEAN YOUR HOUSE OR OFFICE I have 18 Years Experience. I am Reliable & Dependable. Own Transportation. I will Make Your House/Office Shine. References Available Call 516-776-0021

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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

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

DEFEND YOURSELF! Tactics for self defense: In home, empowerment, flexible hours, any age or gender, discourage bullies. Free consultation. Please call 631-707-0029

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

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

TUTORING MATH, PHYSICS, SAT/ACT TUTOR, adjunct professor Calculus I,II, Algebra, trig, AP & Pre-Calc, IB, NYS Certified, highly experienced. Raj 516-7871026

MATH, SAT, ACT TUTOR: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 plus Trig, Pre-Calc, AP Calculus. Norm 625-3314 ENGLISH, ACT, SAT TUTOR: 25+ year experience Critical Reading, Writing, Grammar, Essays. Lynne 625-3314

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

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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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Volunteer orientations are held at our Wantagh adoption center the second Sunday of each month at 3:00 PM.

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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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This past Sunday December 3rd the residents of Garden city gathered at the Village Gazebo as the Garden City Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 63rd annual Village Christmas Tree Lighting. A big thank you to Sterling Bank (previously Astoria Bank) who once again proudly supported this tra-

Chamber of Commerce celebrates ditional community event as they have for the past 23 years. Bringing in the sounds of the season were the Garden City High School Vocal Jazz Band, The FiveStone Band and performances by the Broadway Bound Dance Center. Mayor Brian Daughney and Chamber Executive Dennis Donnelly, along with

his grandson Colin Cutrone, lit the tree. As the festivities ended, Santa Claus arrived on a Garden City fire truck to see if all the girls and boys of Garden City had been naughty or nice! Also in attendance were Deputy Mayor John DeMaro, Trustees Robert Bolebruch, Stephen Makrinos and John

Delany. Hempstead Town Councilman Ed Ambrosino and Assemblyman Ed Ra. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Dennis Donnelly, and Chamber of Commerce Board Members; John Wilton, Patricia Donnelly, John E. Appelt and Kristen Laird.

The FiveStone Band played all-time favorite Christmas hits while the Broadway Bound Dancers get ready to start their performances.

Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dennis Donnelly with Mayor Brian Daughney, Chamber Director John Wilton, Trustee John Delaney and Trustee Stephen Makrinos watch the performances.

Getting a better view of the performers

The crowd was wowed by a stunning performance by the Broadway Bound Dancers.

Even the pets were festively dressed for the holidays.

Photo-op with Santa

Mayor Brian Daughney lights the Christmas Tree with the help of The Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dennis Donnellyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grandson Colin Cutrone.

These adorable dancers spread infectious holiday cheer through the crowd

Santa arrives on a Garden City Fire Truck with the lit Christmas Tree in the background.

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GC’s Stewart School adopts Hitchcock Texas’ Stewart School

Garden City’s Stewart School children with packages to be sent to Hitchcock, Texas’ Stewart School BY BRENDA MCCARTHY, READING SPECIALIST Students at Stewart School recently participated in a service learning project entitled, “Stewart Adopts Stewart!” This year’s hurricanes were destructive to many parts of our country. Communities are still struggling to recover from the devastation. Hitchcock, Texas experienced great loss in Hurricane Harvey. Many families required boat rescues to escape the danger and later lost their homes as a result of the flooding and strong winds. The Stewart Elementary School in Hitchcock, Texas had many families displaced after the hurricane. Under the direction of Stewart School’s reading specialist, Brenda McCarthy, students at GC’s Stewart School adopted their counterparts in Texas, donating new school supplies to be shipped to

the school. Our Garden City students generously donated over 30 boxes of supplies! The postage fee required to ship these packages to Texas was raised as part of the school’s “Pizza with a Purpose” campaign. On two occasions in September, students were given the opportunity to purchase pizza for lunch to assist with the postage fees. Stewart School would like to acknowledge Avellino’s Pizza for providing a discount on the pizzas. Stewart School is a strong supporter of service learning activities that foster and develop learning through active participation in a thoughtfully-organized project. Our goal is to combine community service with classroom instruction, focusing on critical, reflective thinking, as well as personal and civic responsibility. Way to go Stewart School!

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Troop 1435 visits wig bank

Garden City Brownie Troop 1435 had a visit from Barbara Messeder of the American Cancer Society’s Wig Bank in preparation for the troop’s Pantene Lengths event in May 2018. The girls got educated and became familiar with the process of making wigs from human hair that are to be donated to cancer patients. They now understand the self-confidence gained by the wig recipients who have lost their hair due to illness. Next, the girls will share their knowledge as they invite others to join them in growing their hair. Kudos to the girls for their selflessness and generosity in donating 8 inches of their hair to be made into wigs and donated to cancer patients.

Adelphi Jazz Ensemble to perform on December 8 Join the Adelphi Jazz Ensemble for an exciting tribute to jazz legend Al Jarreau and the one and only Stevie Wonder under the direction of Cilla Owens. The Adelphi Jazz Ensemble will perform on Friday, December 8, at 7:30 p.m. on the Westermann Stage, Concert Hall in the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (PAC), 1 South Ave, Garden City, New York. The Adelphi Jazz Ensemble, featuring the students of the Department of Music, will be joined by special guest artists Oswaldo Machado (piano), Paul Shapiro (saxophone, flute) and Vince Kazi McCoy (drums) as they pay homage to these music icons. Cilla Owens is an accomplished jazz musician whose credits include performances at Lincoln Center, the Blue Note, Symphony Space, Carnegie Hall, the Cornelia Street Café, the Iridium,

the Brooklyn Museum, and the Adelphi PAC. Cilla was the guest soloist at The Sinatra Centennial Celebration with the Hunter Symphony and Jazz Ensemble featuring trombonist Ryan Keberle, under the direction of Reuben Blundell. For several years she has directed the Hunter Jazz Vocal Workshop and the Jazzvox Ensemble. The Adelphi PAC is one of Long Island’s premier cultural arts venues for entertainment of all kinds. Tickets are currently on sale for $20 with discounts available to seniors, students and alumni. Information is available at the Lucia and Steven N. Fischer Box Office at 516.877.4000 or boxoffice@adelphi.edu. Regular box office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 1:00-6:00 p.m. The box office is also open two hours before most scheduled performances.

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Continued from page 8 the company he founded, incorporated on October 11, 2017. He looks back to the start of the decade, when Minett was teenager in Garden City taking the SAT thrice and the ACT multiple times, anxious over a college acceptance he would jump at. “I did everything and I applied to 15 schools – when I look at how much that costs, I realized my parents paid thousands just as I was applying to college. It is such a long process and you’re waiting for months from the universities here, it’s a lot of hassle. It also all comes down at the same time, in the coming months of the year, as the students are attending high school and will be extremely happy or completely miserable about their future whether they got into schools and if they got financial aid. There is a lot of scrambling as well if it does not go the way you wanted it to go,” Minett says. His plan was to work with an NGO or a state department in Europe, but once he began graduate study in the Erasmus Mundus Programme of Excellence, “the European Union version of Study Abroad,” the focus shifted. Connecting with students and universities across Europe, Minett experienced four semesters that were each completely unique: two semesters on different European campuses followed by an internship and then writing his thesis. Ultimately, the higher education go-round overseas introduced him to a solid business plan that he pursues today. “I traveled around a bunch and got different perspectives on different countries and university programs, the cultures of each – it was really the allaround education. This venture stems from a connect-the-dots example as I did well, I thought ‘why don’t other people study in Europe? I could just go out, tell them and make myself a middle man between American students and European universities,” he said. Graduate programs in another country introduce students from the U.S. to counterparts living in and brought up in another part of the world, and naturally in the host country they chose to attend a college program in. Minett learned the value of networking early in his career, and he states the chance of building a professional network overseas and across borders in Europe as a great opportunity. “There’s two huge advantages Americans have when they apply overseas. One, they speak English and students in other parts of the world may not and Americans are theoretically fluent. Second they will be paying more money than European students. Still you pay less for the programs than you

would in the United States while paying more than European peers. Universities in Europe want English-speaking students, they want internationals and they want more money,” says Minett. Educate Eurself does not promote solely career preparation or master’s programs in international relations and related studies. Minett says the degree programs at universities throughout Europe offer the same range and the diversity of fields available throughout the U.S., plus they are open to accepting limitless applications from America. “Studying and attending a college in a foreign country is not that different from studying here other than that you have to pick the program to start in. I would not assume people specifically go to Europe to study international relations – tuition is more of a factor. The applications for there are much easier – no application fees, no SAT’s. Students here have just not considered it because the lists of where to apply were formulated by their peers, their parents and siblings and others who went to schools in the U.S. – we kind of come in at the eleventh hour to say wait a second, there is an entire continent with schools on the other side of the Atlantic,” he said. Costs are relative given the investments students make to take a degree program here. The goal of starting Educate Eurself was ballasted by news and trends in the national student loan debt crisis, as well as the rise of healthcare costs. “Going across the ocean to study is not for everyone but I figured enough people would want to save money and who would not mind taking a risk to make this at least an option. I thought even if people did not like the experience, they will have invested just a couple thousand dollars to study at a European school. It is not a big risk to apply to and attend these schools other than the notion of going to another country. You would not be saddled with the student loans and have to take the first job you see to start making payments, you could wait and test the waters in your career,” he says. One big hurdle for the fresh company is informing skeptics and some parents that there isn’t a catch involved. Minett promises he has not encountered a catch, and he believes the risks are minimal. If families are concerned for their young adult’s well-being he has a statistic to share: “The most likely way a student could get hurt or die while attending a college in Europe is drowning. It just does not happen,” he said.

Lacrosse-over Appeal

Minett literally carried his Garden City roots to the European soil as he stepped onto the playing fields at his graduate school. Ryan was a lacrosse player in his youth up until attending Chaminade, as his interest in the sport did not carry into those four years. At Chaminade he played volleyball instead, but as time went on he rekindled that motivation to attack the net. “When I moved to Europe the college had lacrosse teams and over there the focus was to build the sport rather than competitiveness. I figured to try out – playing here in Garden City helps because many people there were brand new to the sport. If you have played lacrosse in Garden City and you go to Europe you will definitely be contributing on these teams – and some players I was playing alongside were on the German and Dutch national teams,” Minett said. A company called Lacrosse the Pond is based in Manchester, United Kingdom, and it offers student-athletes an opportunity to earn a master’s in England through a one-year program while they participate on a university lacrosse team. Its aim is to grow the game of lacrosse across the U.K. be recruiting American athletes, primarily on the East Coast. Educate Eurself will follow the model of targeting English-speaking European countries and the universities and colleges that are based within them to partner with, creating a foundation for Americans to pursue the programs. He says creative thinking perpetuated from his experience as a student. “It is a lot more open to allowing students figuring things out with what they should do as opposed to someone telling you the path you should be taking, then next thing you know you are doing something you don’t want to do. Here you’re either a liberal or a conservative, a cat person or a dog person or ‘with me or against me.’ In Europe there is a lot less judgement, less labeling – you can really figure out what you want to do, who you will be around and what you want to be a part of,” says Minett.

Connections: Thinking Global, Acting Local

Minett’s team with Educate Eurself has been reaching out to local schools, career programs and college advisors, “anyone who advises students to get into universities and what they should be doing, looking at their career through education.” He says the biggest challenge to date has been approaching and meeting with students currently in high school and other programming because of their busy schedules, attention to extracurricular activities and

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the rigorous exams given throughout a school year. “We figured it is best to approach communities students are in (clubs, social groups, volunteer projects) and the communities would spread our message for us. It starts with activities and college advising the parents and schools are involved with – so far we have seen barriers to approaching students directly. The people who are advising students are those we would approach. To these people, we are going to get over the hump of being a random company trying to sell them something,” says Minett. Career centers at colleges and universities are not only a target but a potential partner for Educate Eurself. Minett says colleges that may not have a graduate school or a high number of post-baccalaureate programs have career and counseling/mentoring services for those approaching graduation. The baseline for their work is having students pursue careers or graduate study when they leave a four-year program. “For their rankings and numbers as well, the more people who do something after graduation the better it looks for them,” Minett said. He plans to deliver a presentation on “Grad School in Europe” and similar topics to local parents and students, potentially at public libraries in 2018. A friend from the overseas program is finishing his final semester and in 2018, he will be working with more universities across Europe to introduce Educate Eurself. The company has also grown its social media presence this fall. On Instagram, Minett and others who studied in Europe share funny memories and factoids. One post on the EducateEurself blog was titled “What You’re Missing in Europe” and another tells the other side of the experience, “Internationals According to a Dutch student.” “Having lived most of my life under sea level, it isn’t weird that in high school I had no international contacts. I could not have imagined how many international friends I gained over the past years. I’ve been living in Groningen now for 4 years, and it feels awesome that I have so many addresses in the U.S. where I can knock on the door any time of the day! In New York, Phoenix, Cincinnati, Anchorage – no problem. Having international students try Dutch licorice or eat other great Dutch sweets always triggers funny reactions. And of course, I get surprised by American traditions and food. Getting together celebrating 4th of July, who would have thought?” student Tm Keuper wrote for Educate Eurself.

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children in kindergarten now, those achievements made by the Class of 2017 and current upper grades set the standards for where we want the kids to go over the next 12 to 13 years. Children here see their neighbors, siblings, friends and others grow up and go to college,” he said. The district’s Director of Guidance Gina Christel said despite lower overall enrollment at GCHS than in the past, more students are signing up for more advanced courses now. “They just are aiming higher. A lot of students take the college-level business classes. I think Project Lead the Way is not reflected in this year’s (Student Achievement Report) numbers and next school year we’d see the full impacts of it,” she said. Heineman said there was a gradual increase of 200 more students taking college-level coursework this year. “Over the years there were some shifts in terms of enrollments in the AP level courses. With some of the AP science courses – AP Biology or AP Chemistry – I never thought I would see dips in enrollment. We did see some drop-off in those courses,” she said Monday night.

Lauren Kennedy, a resident of Dartmouth Street, said she is proud of the high standards of the district, and she asked for a clarification on eighth grade mathematics. Each school year, approximately 50 to 55% of eighth graders are taking accelerated math at GCMS. Christel later assured the board that the trends are positive for what the GCHS students seek in their individual education plans. “It is all about college and career readiness and the guidance trying to help students with this transition. We want to make sure we’re not just graduating students at GCHS but that they are ready, and will be well-received and taken care of on the other end (in higher education settings). We like to see where our Garden City students not only go to college but where they stay to complete their college study. Four to six months later (after June graduation) the guidance team tries to find out about our students and how they are doing in universities or in two-year schools,” Christel said. School Board member William Holub asked her if there has been an increase in the number of GCHS graduates who enter their freshman year at college undecided on their major. She said typically 60% of the GCHS graduating class

will study business as a major, at least to start college. Aside from that trend, she said most decisions on majors are related to the student’s parents, community, activities, and goals. Holub told his fellow board members he doesn’t expect 18-year-olds to know what to do with the rest of their lives, and he says his daughter Samantha, a 2017 Garden City graduate applied to colleges undecided on her major. Once she entered Marist College this fall she “fell in love” with science and declared her major at that point, he explained. Six months ago, she was awarded the Western Property Owners Association (WPOA) Scholarship in memory of past WPOA Presidents John Traxler, Paul Muscarella, and Thomas Whalen. With the continued push towards S.T.E.M. subjects in education, the district has noted increased interests at GCHS in engineering and computer science as college majors students plan to pursue. Christel said there’s more planning underway to gently guide soon-tobe high school graduates. “At the same time, I don’t think the numbers are there as much as we might think (for engineering and computer science). That’s something we are working towards. There are still a lot of students at the high school level and

graduating from us that are undecided, and we do not discourage that because college is traditionally a place for discovery – it is okay but we all know in the end we’d like them to be employed once they leave college,” she said. “One of the things I noticed from my daughter and her group of friends from conversations is that parents are playing much more of an active role in the two-year (junior college) versus fouryear program situation. This comes as the average cost of a four-year private institution is somewhere from $250,000 to $300,000. Not to scare anyone, but these are the facts of private universities. Parents can save some money by having their high school graduates attend a two-year college, figure out what they want to do, and then transfer,” Holub explained. He says for many graduates in Garden City High School’s Class of 2017, several of his neighbors and friends “coached their kids that way.” On the other end of the college statistic review, School Board Vice President Tom Pinou asked about Ivy League admissions among GCHS graduates. He noted that totals from 2017 are close to the 2015 acceptances, but the class that See page 59

Environmental Board, GCHS students examine effects of blowers From page 1 For most of the calendar year 2017, Ash Street resident Nicholas Riggano, confirmed as an Environmental Advisory Board member in October 2016, led the campaign to investigate potential for municipal restrictions and requirements on the use of commercial leafblowers (by landscaping companies) in the Village of Garden City. Last Wednesday night, Riggano told his colleagues the same goal carries into 2018 as he would like to see a ban on gasoline leafblower use in effect in Garden City from June 1 to August 31, allowing adequate windows of all spring cleanups and early fall cleanup work. “I definitely think we should propose something…An outright ban is something to consider but I do not think at this time it would be fair to the landscaping community and frankly not for the village either. We need to come up with a balance as we go forward, and that should begin with noise levels in particular and timings when people are most exposed. For landscapers in particular, when is the use of leafblowers so integral to their operation? If we are not in agreement that a legislation is warranted (for the June 1 to August 31 timeframe) based on what we know today, I think we’d be wasting our time,” he said. Fasano says in her observation the

landscapers only “leaf-blow” the last 10 minutes of a maintenance job, “and then they drive to their next location.” She says a landscaping worker is not exposed to leafblower effects for eight hours in a row because it is cyclical and the last portion of each job. She wants the EAB to consider all the facts first and then decide on what it can propose to the trustees. Examining the safety of both landscaping workers and Garden City homeowners and families are part of the review process ahead. She says the EAB must know impacts for landscaping companies, their employees and customers in Garden City. “Sometimes the landscapers do have the large ear headphones and masks to put on but an employer (landscaping company) would have costs with that. With a subcommittee we can have our EAB members and there are professionals, landscapers who attended the October 25 meeting, and they ought to be part of the discussion. There is a huge practical issue to this. If we mandate electric powered leafblowers the truck has to be able to handle that and they’ll need to charge them. Where would they charge them – I don’t necessarily want them coming inside my kitchen to charge leafblowers or taking out my Christmas lights outside, when there are still leaves on the ground, to charge electrical leafblowers. There are liabilities involved too with all the

electrical outlets. We really need more research on what the machines are, what do they cost and how much will landscapers charge clients to recoup equipment costs, etc.” she explained. Trustee Delany clarified on November 29 for the EAB and its audience that no local legislation would be probable to go before the Board of Trustees until late in 2018 at the earliest. “The EAB does not have power to pass legislation but we may propose legislation. The issue for us is, should we propose legislation to the trustees to have a type of restriction or ban of some type on gasoline-powered leafblowers? If we agree we should the second part of that decision is, what should a restriction look like?” he said at the meeting.

GCHS Students’ Research a Key Factor

The November 29 EAB meeting featured a detailed and intriguing PowerPoint presentation on leafblowers from the two youngest people in the room. On October 5, the Village Board of Trustees appointed two Garden City High School students to serve on the EAB; Aidan Pfaff, a junior, and Thomas Grlic, a senior. To receive the honor of civic positions they attended that meeting with their mentor and science research teacher at GCHS, Dr. Steven Gordon. The village submitted a press release, published in the October 20, 2017 edition of The Garden City News. At the time Trustee Delany and Mayor

Brian Daughney were quoted giving thanks and appreciation for the students’ volunteer service to the community: “Aidan Pfaff and Thomas Grlic have both taken Honors science classes and upon graduation are both interested in an engineering or science major,” the village press release noted. Also on May 24, while still in his junior year, Grlic was recognized among 88 students from Garden City High School and inducted into the National Honor Society (NHS) with the 82nd Annual Induction Ceremony held at GCHS. The trio from Garden City High School arrived again inside the upstairs meeting room at Village Hall on November 29 as Pfaff and Grlic delivered an analysis of the dangers associated with gasoline leafblowers as they collected data from commercial leafblowers in field tests “near areas of Garden City with a landscaping crew and truck.” Trustee Delany framed the first part of their discussion as he announced the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation stated that leafblowers are a noise pollutant. According to the NYS Department’s website, a leaf blower rated at 70 decibels (dB) at 50 feet may actually generate noise levels over 105 dB at the operator’s ears. A decibel level from 60 to 70 represents a 10 times increase in loudness. Grlic completed See page 59

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graduated 18 months ago had the best results. “Can you tell us about the exceptional acceptances among the class of 2016 and your hindsight to it – should we and did we do anything different in 2016?” he asked. Christel then explained that 90% of advanced Regents Diploma graduates in 2016 was a high-water mark for the district, with exceptional students “at the very top, and they were all competing – there weren’t many athletes among them and it was all academics,” she said. Pinou says Garden City’s program with community service components and tracking their performance in each department adds to the GCHS student

being “a well-rounded adult” by the time they graduate. Christel added that Long Island is a hotbed for colleges to accept wonderful students from, and that impacts admissions. “It can be almost a disadvantage to some applicants to live here. If they lived in Wyoming they might have a better shot due to the pool. But in 2016 we definitely had an exceptional graduating class. Each year it might get harder and harder for us but we are very grateful for the brilliant students we have,” Christel said.

Two-tier Schools’ Safety Initiative: Security Audit and GCPD

At its regular session next Wednesday evening, the school board

will be voting on a new proposal for a School Safety and Security Audit, from Covert Investigations & Security Inc., a firm based in Suffolk County. The firm is currently under Nassau BOCES contract. Dr. Alan Groveman, Garden City’s interim superintendent of schools, is affiliated with the firm and his bio and resume are on Covert’s website. Before his appointment in Garden City last summer, Groveman was superintendent in Connetquot and had experience working in both the PlainviewOld Bethpage and Levittown districts. On the Village Board of Trustees’ December 7 agenda was a memorandum of understanding between the Garden City Union Free School District and the Garden City Police Department. The agenda item contained the following

description ahead of Thursday night’s meeting: “This is regarding the GCPD and school district working together to enhance security at the school district and at its facilities by implementing safety initiatives in an effort to make Garden City and its schools safer.” The school board did not discuss the M.O.U. or the audit from Covert at its December 4 work session, and Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson was not in his office early this week to respond to the News’ inquiry. The Wednesday December 13 Board of Education meeting takes place at Hemlock School at 8:15 p.m. as in the fall months the school board visits each district school, with a presentation from faculty, administrators and students at each to start the monthly meetings.

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more work on the sound issues through research online. The presentation covered decibel levels (noise) emitted from standard gasoline leafblowers which included other Garden City interferences (traffic, cars, wind, birds and people). “Based on my data and previous data, leafblowers can be dangerous to the human ear at over 100 decibels. Sound levels are dangerous up close or even from 30 feet away, at which human ears are exposed to 85 decibels. Also particular matter blown up by leafblowers is dangerous. Just breathing this in will not allow your lungs to function correctly and cough any bad stuff out like pollen,” Grlic said. Next, Pfaff presented his findings on the small particles of matter blown around in the air and on the ground by leafblowers in the community. “We can be breathing the particles in not knowing about them. It is difficult to imagine what these particles are as they are between 2.5 and 10 microns. They will consist of anything from dust, dirt or smoke, and fine glass particles broken down in the street or run over by cars. Even liquids are in the air in extremely small particles. Leafblowers create clouds of particles that can float over 100 feet high. They are many times smaller than a piece of beach sand or human hair and that is what makes them so harmful – the smaller particles get, the more dangerous it is. They can’t be filtered out by mucus or cilia (microscopic hairs) found in the lining of the trachea. These particles are so small they can pass right through that and enter the lungs and go down to the bronchi. If the particles are small enough they get right into your blood,” Pfaff said. His experiments consisted of filtering out fine particles, with a 0.4 gram sample taken less than 40 feet away from leaf blower usage areas. The mass of

matter (fine particles) was just under 0.24 grams, as Pfaff explained it as a 60% concentration blown around. Later in the meeting, EAB member Laurence Quinn said his own research showed there’s alarming mean impacts to air quality of “four to five pounds of particulate matter, per blower, per hour.” Quinn explained that traditional commercial-use, gas-powered backpack model leafblowers are exponentially more powerful than residential versions that some in Garden City may use around their property. The students’ research did not involve any electric leafblowers’ outputs of noise or particles. Quinn affirmed the data Pfaff presented as it is smaller particles that hurt people. “My biggest concern are smaller particles and whether they’ll be a difference depending on the quality or type of machine you have. If there’s no difference in terms of small particles between gasoline and electric blowers, then the point is moot. If the gas blowers contribute a significant amount more of smaller particles that are in the environment longer, then I’d be in favor of electric, but I don’t see anything yet arguing they (electric) are any safer in terms of smaller particles, which cause a greater danger,” Quinn said. Aidan Pfaff explained the consistent exposure to particles creating a need for leafblower operators and/or landscapers to wear a small surgical mask to cover the mouth and nose. The EAB asked whether or not village staff (Parks and Recreation or Public Works) wears the protective coverings on their faces, and Deputy Village Administrator and Superintendent of Public Works Joseph DiFranciso said all employees working in such a capacity are required to do so and he enforces that regularly if he observes anyone not wearing it. Pfaff explained that any civilians walking around Garden City aren’t likely wearing or carrying a protective mask, and “are extremely susceptible to these

particles.” Grlic added that particles are more dangerous for small children and pets due to their smaller lungs and capacity. Dr. Gordon said he’s taken up a suggestion from EAB member Laurence Quinn and are studying diversity of different species within leafblower litter. “I’ve had a student work on isolating some of the DNA from leafblower debris and it is another ongoing investigation. Hopefully if the reactions they run work out, we would have results for you from the first DNA sequence by January 24 (the next scheduled EAB regular session). There is an ongoing collaboration between Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and high schools that allows you to send out one tube for $3.00 for a sequencing reaction and they will tell us the types of plants, fish and animals’ DNA in that sample,” he said, before commending Grlic and Pfaff on their research to date.

Solutions Suggested

Both students received a round of applause and commendation from the EAB members for taking on the project and following up swiftly and accurately from their attendance on October 25, when Pfaff and Grlic heard from the EAB’s guest speakers, both co-founders of Huntington C.A.L.M. (Citizens Appeal for Leaf blower Moderation) Dr. Lucy Weinstein, pediatrician and co-chair of the Environmental Health Committee of the Long Island Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and Dr. Bonnie Sager, consulting clinical physician to the New York State Hospital System. “In conclusion our collected data had results very similar to previous research, as we learned at the presentation last month as well as online. While many of us may try to avoid these problems we still can’t as they are part of our daily lives. Especially in spring through summer you will see the landscapers’ trucks and leafblowers at houses. The landscapers are at the

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most risk, being exposed to sound and particles for prolonged periods of time. But the community and landscapers are in danger. To end this problem it will take community efforts, our local politicians, our Board of Trustees to try to create a solution to the problem and maybe replace leafblowers, or finding a replacement,” Grlic told the EAB. EAB member Carole Neidich-Ryder said if one landscaper down a block in Garden City such as Washington Avenue uses a leafblower, her whole block can get full of dust, and the landscapers start promptly at 8 a.m. before some people even leave for work. Delany explained the current Village of Garden City noise restriction allows 12 hours every day of the week, from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. for landscapers and other residential maintenance or activity. Neidich-Ryder says another wish she has is for the companies to understand they should not use leafblowers to blow grass cuttings into the street. For leaves, the village does collection and Delany explained that for that service to continue the leaves must be at on-street. Stimmler says while he understood all the points raised in the two Huntington doctors’ presentation on October 25 he does not believe the Garden City community would support a proposed ban on gas leafblowers. “I think legislation is needed but I don’t think the community is going to accept it. I would rather see us focused on doing more with education,” Stimmler said. The location suggested for the special EAB subcommittee January 10 meeting was the usual Village Hall meeting room upstairs, but DiFrancisco was in the process of confirming the meeting to not conflict with another village commission or board schedule. The EAB’s general meeting for January will be on Wednesday, January 24, and it will meet after that on Wednesday, March 21.

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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 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.

Fall is almost behind us, and we are getting ready for the holidays and winter. As usual, the students and teachers had a fun fall at Garden Manor Nursery School. In addition to celebrating Halloween and Thanksgiving, students had a great time at their annual trip to Hick’s in Westbury. The trip to Hick’s, a Garden Manor Nursery School tradition, was thoughtfully organized by preschool teachers Mrs. GaNun and Mrs. Campbell, and no detail was left out. This beautiful day was filled with many exciting activities. Once all the students and their families arrived at Hicks’s, they were able to meet Otto the Ghost in an interactive storytelling setting. Afterwards, the students, teachers, and parents visited the farm animals and even got to feed them! The day ended with what seemed to be the highlight of the trip: a fun and exciting hayride. Every child was able to take home a pumpkin and an apple as a reminder of their special day. Thank you to the preschool teachers for organizing such a great trip. The students love celebrating Halloween and Thanksgiving. On each holiday, parents and loved

ones are invited into the classroom where they are treated to songs and poems. On Halloween, the students love to show off their costumes in the annual Halloween Parade. Students are looking forward to celebrating the upcoming holidays and getting ready for a fun winter

at Garden Manor! If you are interested in learning more about Garden Manor Nursery School, located on Jefferson Street in Garden City, please visit www.gmns.org or call us at 775-2626. The school is currently accepting registration for the 2018-2019 school year.

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Pre-k students at Hick’s

Preschool students making a fall craft

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GCAA Basketball Results Week 1 Girls 2nd and 3rd Grade Standings

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Girls 4th thru 6th Grade Results

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Girls 4th thru 6th Grade Standings

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Boys 3rd Grade Results

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Score Cavs 14 Suns 13 Knicks 15 Spurs 14 Celtics 24 Nuggets 13

Boys 3rd Grade Standings

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Boys 4th Grade Results

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Boys 4th Grade Standings

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Boys 5th Grade Results

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Score Cavs 36 Suns 17 Knicks 43 Nets 41 Celtics 30 Nuggets 29 Heat 33 Spurs 31

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Boys 6th Grade Results

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Boys 7th and 8th Grade Results

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The calm before the storm. Our Garden City Basketball K-1-2 Clinic is being held on Sundays from 12:30pm - 2:15pm at the St Paul’s Fieldhouse. Our season will began Sunday, December 3rd and runs 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.

Please use the “clinic link” on our website for background on the skills/format/structure of the clinic. 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.

Girls LAX early registration Garden City Girls Lacrosse Club has opened up early bird registration for 3rd grade through 6th grade. Please register online at www.gcramsgirlslacrosse.com for Spring 2018 PAL. Early bird registration is $200 (before November 30th). Regular registration is

$225 (December 1 - January 30th). Late fee registration is $250 (after January 31st). Additional information on 2nd grade Spring PAL registration will be announced soon.

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The Garden City High School Boys Varsity Boys Basketball team, the 2016-2017 defending Co-Conference Champions, opens its season Saturday, Dec 9th at 11:45AM at Elmont vs St. Anthony’s in the Catholic vs Public School Challenge. Additional December games are as follows: Sat, Dec 9th at Elmont vs Anthony’s 11:45AM Tues, Dec 12th at Manhasset vs Manhasset at 5:00PM Fri, Dec 15th at Floral Park vs Floral Park at 4:30PM Mon, Dec 18th at Carey vs Carey at 4:30PM Thurs, Dec 21st at Garden City vs New Hyde Park at 6:30PM Fri, Dec 22nd at Garden City vs Valley Stream South at 6:30PM Thurs, Dec 28th at Garden City vs Valley Stream North at 1:00PM Fri, Dec 29th at Calhoun vs Calhoun at 1:00PM

Turkey Trot Fun Run

Last year, the Trojans finished with a 13-7 record and earned a share of the Conference title for the first time since 2007. Coach James Hegmann, in his 4th year, returns 11 of 12 players from last years’ roster and added a few more. The 2017-2018 Trojans roster is as follows: James Basile, James Cashwell, Luke Connolly, Andrew DeSantis, Billy Duff, Matthew Granville, Chris Jordan, Cyrus Lalehzar, Pat Leggett, Kevin McNiff, Gavin Pappas, Thomas Powderly, Joe Scattareggia, Tyler Soutar, Brian Wood. Come out and support the Trojan Hoopsters! Thank you to the TMA for hosting a Boys and Girls High School Hoops TipOff Fundraiser at Doc O’Gradys on Mon Dec 4th. Special thanks to Bob Basel, Jimmy Connolly, and Rich Carpentier for putting this great event together. Please look for additional news on upcoming TMA events in future editions of the GC News.

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This past Thanksgiving morning dawned a cold but beautiful day. Many residents participated in the 40th Annual Garden City Turkey Trot. People of all ages turned out for this village tradition. Stewart School classmates Maddie Atteritano and Amelia Moran were excited to participate in this year’s Fun Run. It was a great way to usher in the holiday season!

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The Trojans opened the season and defense of their 2017 Nassau County Championship with a home meet win against Wheatley on 11/30. After a bit of a slow start and trailing 3-6 following the first round, the boys won 7 of the 9 bouts in the second round to start the third round at 10-8. Next, Logan O’Grady, Christos Yannios, and Quentin Bucknor won three straight Saber bouts and Zach Ortiz won the next foil bout to earn the 14th point and clinch the match. The Trojans defeated Wheatley by a final score of 18-9. There were several strong showings including: Quentin Bucknor 3-0 in Saber; Phillip Acinapuro and Zach Ortiz both 3-0 in foil; and at 2-1 for the match were Christos Yannios and Sean Maas in Saber and in Epée respectively. Also contributing wins were Calum Gribbins

and Colin McVicar (epée), Sebastian Vasquez (foil); Christian Durante and Logan O’Grady (Saber). On 12/4, the boys lost to a tough Great Neck South squad (the team that had handed them their only defeat last year) by a 18-9 score. In the loss, Quentin Bucknor again went 3-0 and both Phillip Acinapuro and Zach Ortiz went 2-1. For those unfamiliar with the High School format, each meet consists of three rounds of nine bouts, three for each weapon - saber, foil, and epée. The winner is the fencer to reach five touches or the fencer with the most touches at the end of the three-minute bout. A tie at the end of regulation goes to an overtime one minute period where a fencer is awarded “priority” based on chance, and that fencer will win at the end of the one minute unless the other fencer

scores a touch. A team point is awarded for every bout won, and the team that reaches 14 first wins the meet, though fencing continues until all 27 bouts have been fenced. There are very different strategies and techniques utilized by the fencers based on the weapon, ranging from lightning fast attacks in saber and foil to opponents playing more cat and mouse in epee. The 2017-2018 GC Boys Varsity Fencing squad is comprised of 18 fencers in grades 9-12. The squads for each weapon are: Saber - Quentin Bucknor (12), Christian Durante (11), Logan O’Grady (10), Christos Yannios (10), Matt Hughes (9); Foil - Phillip Acinapuro (12), Zachary Ortiz (10), Sebastian Vazquez (10), Ryan Bradley (9), Andrew Burns (9), Cole Plastaras (9); Epee -

Calum Gribbin (12), Colin McVicar (12), Bryce Morrison (11), Ian Bailey (9), Sean Mass (9), Logan Morrison (9), and Matt Hughes (9). The team is coached by Kevin Oliver Home meets take place at the GCHS cafeteria. Come on down to catch this exciting sport and cheer for the Trojans! The remaining season schedule: 12/6 - Manhasset 12/9 - Great Neck South 12/12 - Hewlett 12/18 - Cold Spring Harbor 12/21 - at Oyster Bay 1/4 - at Wheatley 1/6 - at Manhasset 1/9 - at Great Neck North 1/11 - Jericho 1/16 - Manhasset

Captain Acinapuro opens the season for foil

Ortiz positions for his first winning touch of the season

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O’Grady fencing saber

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Next Meeting

Attention all Directors! The next meeting will be held on Monday, January 8th at 7:30 p.m. Location will be Doc O’Grady’s. This will be followed by the BCS Championship Football game gathering. See below for more on this. Watch for the e-mail to be sent by the President for exact details of the meeting. Please make every effort to attend. Your voice needs to be heard!

GCHS Basketball Fundraiser

Many thanks to all who supported the 4th annual GCHS Basketball Tipoff event this past Monday. A generous amount of funds were raised on behalf of the basketball program. Much appreciated by all!

BCS Championship Football Game

All Directors and their guests are invited to Doc O’Grady’s on Monday, January 8th to view the final college football game of this season. Cover charge TBA. Open bar and pass around appetizers. Box pool. More to follow on this event. Great night to bring prospective TMA members!

GCHS Home Athletic Schedule

Friday, Dec. 8 ---JV and Varsity Wrestling, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9---JV and Varsity Wrestling, 8:00 a.m.; Girls and Boys Fencing, 10:00 a.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 12---Co-Ed Rifle, 4:15 p.m. (at N.C. Rifle Range); Girls JV Basketball, 4:30 p.m.; Girls and Boys Fencing, 5:00 p.m.; Girls Varsity Basketball, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14---Girls Varsity Basketball, 5:00 p.m.; Girls JV Basket, 6:30 p.m.ball

TMA Website

Now can be accessed thru www. gctma.org. Note: this is the new web site we have been working towards which is much more friendlier “domain” name. Check it out !!! Signup 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

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

How You Can Join

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

Important

Any directors who want to pay their annual dues please mail 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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Friday, December 8, 2017 The Garden City News

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Friday, December 8, 2018 The Garden City News

Share the warmth. Donate a coat. We need your help collecting coats to benefit those less fortunate at The INN in Hempstead. Please donate your coats throughout the month of December at the Daniel Gale Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International Realty Garden City Office. Because sharing is caring. Daniel Gale Cares.

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