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Friday, February 3, 2017

Vol. 93, No.22

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State audits GC school district, examines overtime

THE ELIXIR OF LOVE

BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

Garden City Schools had some explaining to do in late January, and the last Board of Education meeting, held on Tuesday night, January 24 at the high school, became a forum for multiple topics. In his monthly community update Superintendent of Schools Dr. Robert Feirsen addressed findings of the recent New York State audit and a critique that showed concern over district spending. An official press release issued on Thursday, January 19, by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli offered comment on completed audits of the Garden City Union Free School District as well as other schools in New York. For Garden City’s district the issue highlightSee page 46

Stewart School presented its opera production, “The Elixir of Love” on January 19th. This the 79th time the school has produced an opera. See pages 52 and 53 for additional photos.

Three new GCHS electives announced

BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

At the Tuesday, January 24 meeting of Garden City’s Board of Education the evolution of the popular Project Lead the Way S.T.E.M. course catalog for Garden City High School students was noted as the community prepares for a few months of deliberations and adjustment to the 2017-2018 school district budget and its local tax implications. Dr. Edward Cannone, the district’s assistant superintendent for Curriculum for Curriculum/ Instruction, said a priority for next

year starts with the third engineering course in the Project Lead the Way sequence. “The first two courses have been very well-subscribed. The third course should do the same with a level of participation continuing in the same way. It’s another course in which students can qualify for college credit. It also puts the cap on the engineering experience students can get from the Project Lead the Way series. Similarly another course, Media Arts I, is designed to put the “A” for arts in S.T.E.A.M. – it is a course designed for students who have a particular interest in

the psychological aspects of art and want to pursue that as part of their portfolio as artists and perhaps adjunct their business or grade level aspirations,” Dr. Cannone said. The third new offering would be a tweaked version of an existing GCHS course. Advanced Placement Geography will be recommended to the board with the other two courses for 2017-2018. In the past high school freshmen expressed interest in taking AP Geography and earning credits for it, but that was not open to them before. See page 45

District details lead remediation in schools BY RIKKI N. MASSSAND

On January 24 Garden City Schools’ Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance/District Clerk Dana DiCapua spoke about the latest ways in which the district is trying to address the lead problems highlighted at the very start of the school year. A communications plan has been put in place for each school building, with a specific spreadsheet distributed to school principals and custodians now that several locations have been pinpointed as lead-contaminated faucets, spigots, and sinks. “We are trying not to inundate them so we did this in a very systematic way, and this communications process is in place – so far our personnel are pleased with it. Each location is identified, and the latest on them and dates of testing there are detailed. Some contained notifications that those water locations can be See page 45

Mayor: Money for LIRR track plan not in state budget PAGE 8 Village to offer facilities tour prior to budget sessions PAGE 9

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A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Participation required

It’s almost spring again (no, really) which means we are also approaching budget creation time again in the Village and Garden City School District. If there is something you think should be done differently in either entity, now is the time to get involved. Whenever someone comes up with a great idea mid-year, the answer is usually that there needs to be funding in place to implement it. Well, the way funding becomes available is if it is included in the budget for the year, which means now is the time to ask. Do you think more funding should be available from the Village for police or fire? How about school district money for student clubs at the high school? Should the district tighten up on spend-

ing on athletics or facilities? If you have an opinion, make it known now. Both the school district and the village will be holding a series of budget development meetings over the next few months that are open to the public. It may seem a little boring, but really this is the heart of what those two boards do - create policies and allocate money to fund them. If you can’t make any of the budget development meetings, you can also email the boards about your ideas. And as always, are happy to publish letters to the editor about public policy. In this strange political year, the importance of public participation is especially obvious.

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Thinly veiled contempt

To the Editor: As a registered independent, I like to be informed of all political issues from both sides of the aisle and make a final determination based on my values. That said, I usually read Mr. Morgan’s article. Recognizing he is left leaning, I think he tries to bring balance to the issues. However, his contempt for President Trump is thinly veiled when he makes a perfunctory reference to our President Trump in the first line of his Jan. 27th article and then never refers to him as President Trump again. He refers to him as ‘ Mr. Trump’ throughout the rest of the article. Interestingly, Mr. Morgan noted British Prime Minister Theresa May’s title when referring to her. Tsk, tsk, Mr. Morgan. I value respect for the office. Do you? Show President Trump the respect deserving of one who fulfills the title. Genevieve Cupolo, RN, MSN A response from the columnist: “I appreciate the feedback. I don’t think of myself as left-leaning, but readers can judge that for themselves. I do want to comment on the respect point. My general practice, dating back to the Bill Clinton administration, has been to use the President title in my first reference to the president, and then call him by the honorific (Mr.) going forward. No disrespect to President Trump or any of his predecessors has ever been intended. Bob Morgan

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To the Editor: Mid-winter often brings thoughts of blustery winds, winter sports, staying indoors, and even snow days. For the Garden City Board of Education, however, mid-winter means it’s time to develop the budget proposal for the coming school year. I am writing to personally invite you to participate in the budget process by attending the series of Board of Education meetings that commence with the presentation

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of the Superintendent’s budget proposal on February 7th and ends with the community vote on the budget on May 16th. The school district budget for 201718 will provide the spending plan for the next school year. It will identify how the school district intends to allocate funding to the various school programs and operations. Every aspect of school district activity is reflected in the budget ranging from the costs of keeping the schools clean and safe to the new courses and classroom initiatives to be offered in the year ahead. The budget proposal provides answers to such questions as, “What class sizes are anticipated?”, “What technology will be utilized in the classroom?”, and, “”What steps have been taken to control costs?” The budget includes estimates of state aid and the projected tax levy increase for the next year. It serves as the Board of Education’s statement about how it will address district goals and maintain the excellence for which the school district—and the entire community--is known. As you probably know, these are challenging times for school districts, and Garden City is no exception. Since the state aid provides only a small fraction of the district’s revenue, the burden of providing funding for school operations and programs falls heavily on the taxpayers of the school district. The Board devotes at least five meetings to examining every aspect of the budget proposal, and it frequently directs the administration to make changes in the initial set of recommendations in order to make certain that the school district offers a high quality program at a reasonable cost. Your role in this review of the budget proposal is extremely important: the questions and comments community members present at meetings help guide the Board of Education in its review, and your opinions help establish priorities for the next year as well as the years beyond. There is time reserved at every budget meeting for See page46

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Sen. Hannon announces Youth Leadership Contest

Join the Combined Choirs of the Cathedral of the Incarnation as they celebrate Candlemas at an Evensong on Sunday, February 5 at 4 p.m. Candlemas, also known as The Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple, commemorates the presentation of Jesus and the purification of Mary forty days after Jesus’ birth, in accordance with requirements of Jewish law. The celebration dates back to Rome in the seventh century where it included a procession with candles and the singing of the Nunc Dimittis (Simeon’s prayer of blessing over Jesus in the temple). Master now let your servant depart in peace according to your word, for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel. (Luke 2: 29-32)

Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Nassau) announces his 6th Annual Youth Leadership Award Contest. The contest is open to high school Sophomores and Juniors in Senator Hannon’s Sixth Senatorial District. The Senator encourages students to consider participating in the Youth Leadership Award contest the purpose of which is to honor promising young students who have demonstrated real leadership in their communities. The application categories are either Academics, Athletics, Community Service, School or Overall (a combination of the four categories).

Information and forms can be found and downloaded by going to www.kemphannon. com and following the links. Applications need to be received by March 31, 2017. They can either be mailed to: Senator Kemp Hannon, Attn: Youth Leadership contest 595 Stewart Avenue, Suite 540 Garden City, NY, 11530 or emailed to kathrynaberman@gmail.com. Winner notification will go out by April 20, 2017. The award ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2017, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm, Uniondale Library Auditorium, 400 Uniondale Avenue, Uniondale.

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FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE By: Nicholas P. Episcopia

Taking of Village property possible for LIRR Third Track Project

In early January, the Village received a letter from Joseph T. Brown, regional director of the New York State Department of Transportation, dated December 27, 2016. The letter states that in order to construct the LIRR third track, property owned by the Village of Garden City adjacent to the construction sites could be temporarily or permanently acquired by a Memorandum of Understanding or eminent domain. The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) specifically states that three parcels of Garden City land on the south side of the New Hyde Park Rail Road station will be acquired by eminent domain. It is therefore logical to assume that the LIRR/MTA could very well acquire additional Village properties. However, which properties they would “take” by eminent domain are not specified anywhere. In response, our Village and environmental counsel prepared a response to Mr. Brown’s letter requesting that Garden City be informed as to which parcels are being considered for either temporary or permanent

acquisition. The letter also states that at informal meetings with the Governor’s representatives, while they mentioned that there “could” be a need for use of Village property for construction vehicle staging areas or equipment storage, there was no mention of permanent property acquisitions as described in the DEIS. Our letter to Mr. Brown ends with the statement that we view his letter as an attempt to adversely affect our legal right to respond and that our letter should be viewed as our formal objection to this improper attempt to curtail our rights. At the January 19th hearing on the Third Track Project, I personally gave the letter to the LIRR/ MTA representatives and we followed up by mailing a copy to Mr. Brown. As of this date, we have had no response from him or from the LIRR/MTA. This week, I had conversations

with Assemblyman Ed Ra and Senator Kemp Hannon. The new State budget is now being reviewed and the $2 billion for the Third Track Project, which is also known as the LIRR Expansion Project, is not in it. They believe that the Governor will somehow try to “shoehorn” the money into the existing MTA Capital Plan, but they both stated that any changes in the use of funds would require the unanimous approval of the Capital Plan Approval Board. The MTA Capital Plan Approval Board consists of one person from the NYS Assembly, one from the NYS Senate, one appointed by the Mayor of New York City and one appointed by the Governor. According to our New York State legislators, in the event that the Governor attempts to do this project using federal money, the federal environmental requirements are

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far more stringent than those of New York State, and therefore, the project would require an entirely new Environmental Impact Study. While the LIRR/MTA and Governor’s representatives claim that the $2 billion, nine-mile third track will benefit our local communities and boost service for reverse commuters, only one additional train will be added during the eastbound morning rush hour and one during the westbound evening rush hour.

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The Department of Environmental Conservation has placed restrictions on the collection and disposal of e-waste (televisions, VCRs, DVD players, electronic or video game consoles, cable or satellite receivers, FAX machines, document scanners, computers, computer peripherals such as printers, scanners, keyboards, etc.). Collectors such as the Village are required to separately collect these items and designate them for recycling or reuse. The Village has contacted a vendor that has been designated by the Town of Hempstead for e-waste recycling, and they have provided a See page 10

Back from Cartagena BY BOB MORGAN, JR.

As this is written, I am flying back from Cartagena, Colombia, where I attended a wedding of a young relative in my extended family. (Very nice couple.) Neither the bride nor groom had any connection with Colombia, but rather this was an example of a destination wedding, I’m told the latest trend among many young people. I have no idea whether this movement toward weddings at beautiful resort destinations will continue (some pluses, some minuses), but this was certainly an excellent and enjoyable experience for me in a beautiful setting. It also was a great opportunity to spend time with relatives at a happy occasion rather than at a funeral. Cartagena, just a 5 hour direct flight from JFK, is very much worth visiting, even if you don't have relatives who decide to get married there. It is very historic, founded by the Spanish in the sixteenth century as a port to export gold and silver (and, sadly, to import slaves from Africa). After Cartagena was pillaged by British pirate Sir Francis Drake, among others, the city fathers decided that it should be a walled city, which certainly adds to its charms. There are many examples of Spanish rule in town, including a place where the inquisition was conducted and a historic convent and church overlooking the city on top of a hill. Today, Cartagena, a city of about one million inhabitants, has obtained worldwide recognition as a Spanish colonial city, replete with numerous churches and plazas, as well as art and historic museums, not to mention museums about gold and emeralds. It also has many great restaurants and night spots with live music. The city is also close to a number of islands, which make for an excellent day trip to the beach. You couldn’t argue with the weather when I was there – high temperatures around 90, with refreshing breezes and no rain. And the price level for food and drink was generally low. The Colombian people were friendly and helpful, certainly did not

exhibit any hostility to Americans and were patient with my Spanish. The city is considered safe, although reasonable precautions (not flashing expensive items, for example), are always advisable. While there are numerous vendors of all sorts of products (panama hats are one ubiquitous example), they were generally not unduly persistent. Although I am still feeling the afterglow of an excellent trip to the tropics, I suppose I should address President Trump's immigration orders, which received much play in the local Colombian media. I think the orders are a bit of a mixed bag. The president certainly has the duty to protect the country against radical terrorists, including those who may pose as refugees to gain entrance into the United States. Although Mr. Trump is being accused of pure anti-Muslim bias, it remains true that most Muslim majority countries (for example, Indonesia and Pakistan) were not affected by his 90 day ban on travel to the United States. A 120-day halt to refugee admission, followed by an annual admission limitation to 50,000, is not irrational. And Mr. Trump had every right to fire the holdover Obama Administration attorney general who refused to implement his orders. On the other hand, the implementation of the program left much to be desired, and did not dispel Mr. Trump’s frequent image of acting impulsively. A key example was the initial determination, since reversed, that the no-travel order affected green card holders. This is a group of people who had already undergone a great deal of scrutiny prior to their admission. You would have thought that this point would have been clarified before the program began. Also, there seemed to be no understanding that Iraqis who helped the American effort during the war needed special priority. Also, maybe Saudi Arabia, home of the 9/11 terrorists, should have been on the affected list. Hopefully the flawed implementation is just an example of growing pains in a new administration.

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Estates POA meeting

All Garden City Estates residents are invited to attend the meeting of the Property Owners’ Association of Garden City Estates on Wednesday, February 8th at 8 PM at the Garden City Middle School cafeteria. The meeting will cover current topics affecting the community, including the LIRR’s proposed third track project, and will provide residents the opportunity to comment on these topics and to raise other issues of general interest. All Estates residents are encouraged to attend and to bring a neighbor! The Estates POA meets monthly from September to June (with no meet-

ing in December). Meetings are usually held on the second Wednesday of the month, except for the January meeting, which takes place on the third Tuesday of that month in order to host the Electors’ Meeting in coordination with all of Garden City’s POAs. Notices of upcoming meeting times and locations will be posted in the Garden City News and on the Estate POA website at www.gcestates.org. Please visit the Estates POA website at www.gcestates.org to learn more about the Estates POA and other topics of current interest.

Village to offer facilities tour

A few years ago when the Capital Budget Plan was presented on a Saturday morning, the Village offered a tour of the Village Yard, Garage and the Water Department. “There was a very positive reaction from the attendees and I believe it is time to offer this tour again,” Mayor Nicholas Episcopia said. All interested parties should email Joe DiFrancisco at jdifrancisco@ gardencityny.net. A date will be selected in February or early March. The Board of Trustees will also be conducting work sessions to review the proposed 2017/18 Operating/Capital

Budgets on Wednesday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. Budget Work Session 1 Thursday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m. Budget Work Session 2 Wednesday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m. Budget Work Session 3 Thursday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m. Budget Work Session 4 Monday, April 3 at 8:00 p.m. Adoption of Budget These sessions are currently scheduled to be held in the Board Room at Village Hall, 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York. All residents are welcome and encouraged to attend.

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THE OFFICE CAT BY GABBY TABBY Arrest for car theft: On January 23rd Garden City Officers responded to Meadow Street and assisted two Nassau County Officers with the arrest of a 23 year old Uniondale man for the alleged theft of a vehicle from a Fulton Avenue, Hempstead location. Woman attacked by ex: During the investigation of a domestic incident on Franklin Avenue on January 25th, Garden City detectives arrested a 32 year old Freeport man for robbery, assault, unlawful imprisonment, and unauthorized use of an auto. Police say that the female victim was outside her business, standing by her vehicle, when the man, her ex-boyfriend, punched her in the face, pushed her inside her vehicle, and then drove the vehicle away with the victim inside against her will. The subject was also found to have an outstanding Lynbrook Traffic Warrant. The victim suffered a facial injury. Car entered: On January 26th money and other property were reported stolen from a vehicle parked at a Meadow Street residence. Unauthorized account: On January 27th a resident reported that someone had opened an unauthorized cell phone account. Graffiti: On January 28th graffiti

was was found on a fence bordering several houses on Clinton Road, south of Old Country Road. Criminal mischief: On January 28 a Cambridge Avenue resident reported an act of criminal mischief in which an adhesive like substance was found splattered on her vehicle. Another act of criminal mischief was reported on the same day at a Nassau Boulevard residence where a fence gate latch and a lawn chair were found broken. Burning pot: On January 28th police responded to an alarm at a Pell Terrace residence and found a smoke condition caused by a burning pot on the stove. The Garden City Fire Department responded to the scene and corrected the situation. Vehicle damaged: On January 28th Garden City Police investigated a report at Adelphi University where the rear bumper and quarter panel to a parked unattended vehicle was found damaged. Multiple charges: On January 29th officers conducted a traffic investigation on Clinton Road and Chestnut

Street resulting in the arrest of a 38 year old Westbury man for aggravated unlicensed 1st degree (10 driver license suspensions), aggravated unlicensed operation 2nd degree (suspended license due to a prior DWI), uninsepected vehicle, and uninsured vehicle. Who will video the videos? On January 30th Garden City Police investigated the theft of two security cameras from the property of a Pell Terrace residence. Theft of tools: On January 30th a contractor reported the theft of tools he had placed on the front lawn of a Chestnut Street residence. Hit and run: On January 30th Garden City Police investigated a two

From the Mayor’s Office

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vehicle property damage auto accident on Washington Avenue where one of the vehicles reportedly left the scene without stopping. Reckless driving charge: On January 31st, upon investigation of a one vehicle accident on Stewart Avenue, a 31 year old Roosevelt man for reckless driving and driving with a suspended license. Leaving the scene: On January 31st a driver reported that she had stopped on Stewart Avenue to yield to an emergency vehicle when a truck struck and damaged her vehicle; the truck then left the scene without stopping. Thief/athlete: On January 31st heated mats and a basketball were reported stolen from the rear of a Westbury Road residence.

I would like to remind residents and visitors of the "Yield for Pedestrian in Crosswalk" signs at the mid-block crosswalks on Seventh Street, between Franklin and Cathedral Avenues. State Vehicle and Traffic Law states that motorists must yield to pedestrians who are crossing a roadway within the striped crosswalks. A motorist seeing a pedestrian entering the crosswalk must stop and permit the pedestrian to cross the street. Cars approaching the stopped vehicle from the rear are not permitted to pass. The Garden City Police Department will be vigorously enforcing these regulations and your cooperation when driving on Seventh Street and Rockaway Avenue near the east entrance to the

Middle School will help to make these crosswalks safer for pedestrians. A word of caution, however, to the pedestrian -- do not place undue reliance on the signs or the crosswalks. Even though the law requires vehicles to yield the right-of-way -- they may not do so.

Shope and Dine in Garden City during inclement weather

I encourage you to continue to shop and dine in the Village. The stores and restaurants continue to be open during inclement winter weather. Shopping and dining in the stores and restaurants on Seventh Street, Franklin Avenue and New Hyde Park Road will benefit not only you by not having to take a trip outside of the Village, but will certainly help our businesses. We are fortunate to have these businesses in our Village. While shopping and dining, please let the merchant know that you appreciate that they are open.

Board of Trustees Meeting Schedule

The next regularly scheduled Board of Trustees’ meeting will be on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. This is also Annual Grievance Night, which is held from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for the purpose of completing the Village Assessment Roll for the year 2017 and hearing complaints in relation to Village taxes. I encourage all residents to attend Board of Trustees meetings so as to be thoroughly informed of Village issues from a first-hand perspective.

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Submitted by the Garden City Village Board of Trustees

Following a public hearing on Thursday, January 12, the Garden City Board of Trustees unanimously approved amendments to the Village Code regarding water metering and the installation and reading of meters. As residents are aware, the Village is in the process of converting all water meters in the Village to radio-read water meters. Radio-read water meter technology reduces the time needed to read meters and eliminates the need for Village personnel to enter upon private property to perform readings. To date, approximately 3,500 radioread meters have already been installed. These meters are factory tested and extremely accurate compared with existing meters. Installation continues on the remaining meters, which totals approximately 500. Although the Village owns and maintains the meters, it is the responsibility of all water customers to maintain the water lines, pipes and fixtures within their homes and from their homes to the water main. If Village personnel determine that a new radio-read meter cannot be installed due to the condition of a customer’s lines, pipes or fixtures, it is the owner’s and/or occupant’s responsibility to repair and/or replace the affected lines, pipes or fixtures. Beginning March 15, 2017, the Village

will begin assessing a $250 meter-reading fee, charged to every property that does not have a radio-read water meter installed. The fee will be a recurring charge assessed each time a manual water-meter reading is taken. A separate fee shall be assessed for each water meter read in the event there is more than one meter on a given property. “The goal of the legislation is not to collect fines. The goal of this legislation is to let residents let us in to change the meters and for them to address any plumbing issues that are preventing the meters from being installed properly,” Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi said. “The legislation gives us an enforcement capability.” If a radio-read meter fails to provide a reading, property owners shall grant the Village access to the meter to inspect, repair and/or replace the meter, as needed. Failure or refusal to do so will result in the Village billing the property owner based on the average rate of consumption during the prior three metering periods when the meter was in working order. If a property owner continually denies the Village access to the premises for a period of one year, the Village will assess an annual $500 surcharge against the property until the meter is replaced or returned to operation. For more information about this newly adopted local law, visit the Village website, www.gardencityny.net.

IN MEMORIAM Richard Dennis Keane 1951 - 2016 Richard Dennis Keane, 65 of Griffin, formerly of Peachtree City, Georgia, passed away on December 9, 2016. He was born in Brooklyn New York on September 30, 1951 to Alfred and Marjorie Keane. Richard was a 1970 graduate of Garden City High School and a 1974 graduate of St. Michael’s College in Vermont; he was employed by the Federal Prison System, and Fayette County Schools System. Richard was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his wife Betty Keane, his sons, Kyle (Nick) Keane of Atlanta and Sean (Sarah) Keane and granddaughter Vivienne Keane of Marietta; his brothers, Chris (Cathy) Keane of Long Island, New York and Dennis Keane of Hoboken, New Jersey; his sisters, Joyce (Paul) Zimmerman of Newport, Rhode Island, and Barbara (Peter) Eule of Clinton, Connecticut, and numerous nieces and nephews.

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The Town of Hempstead has agreed to share in the costs associated with hiring experts to review and critique the Long Island Rail Road’s Third Track Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), which was released in November 2016. The 1,000+ page document is brimming with technical data and is virtually impossible for laymen to review it and conclude whether or not this project will adversely affect Garden City. In light of this, the Village’s Board of Trustees unanimously agreed to retain the professional services of Beveridge & Diamond, environmental counsel, as well as The Vertex Companies, environmental engineers, to analyze the DEIS. “The scope and details of this report are beyond the capabilities of individual Village staff to analyze and critique. We believe this is absolutely necessary to properly understand the impact this project will have on our residents,” Mayor Nicholas Episcopia said. The Town of Hempstead will contribute $25,000 to help defray the costs of retaining these experts. “We all owe a debt of gratitude to Town Councilman Ed Ambrosino, Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin and Town Supervisor Anthony Santino,” Mayor Episcopia said. “This is a great example of cooperation between local governments in making sure that our residents are protected if this project actually becomes reality.” To date, six public hearings were

held January 17-19, 2017 to provide opportunities for the public to comment on the DEIS. After much urging by elected officials, as well as residents, the comment period has been extended until February 15, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. All comments received during this period will become part of the public record and will be considered as part of the project studies. “There is nothing more important than protecting the health of our residents,” Hempstead Town Supervisor Anthony J. Santino said. “A major proposal like the LIRR third track project includes a host of prospective environmental consequences that could profoundly and negatively affect people near the project area.” “The communities that surround the Long Island Rail Road’s main line are lovely residential communities that possess a strong suburban character and are relatively safe from serious environmental hazards posed by the trains that cut through their neighborhoods,” added Councilman Ed Ambrosino. “We are serious about guarding against any threats to safety and environmental hazards that a third track could present.” To review the DEIS, and other information related to the proposed third track project, visit the Village of Garden City website at www. gardencityny.net and click on the “LIRR 3rd Track Information” tab.

The Western Property Owners Association is seeking candidates for positions as officers and directors. Currently, there are three directors’ positions that are expiring and two that are open. Applicants will send letters of interest and resumes to the WPOA President no later than February 10 . Officers serve one-year terms and directors, 3-year terms. Please send your resume and letter of interest to Maureen Traxler, 105 New Hyde Park Road, Garden City, NY 11530 or to mtraxler@optonline.net.

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Last summer the Mobility Impaired Committee (MIC) was formed at the GC Pool and had the opportunity to work with the Village, Commissioner Kevin Ocker and members of the Recreation Commission. The Village of Garden City is working hard to welcome the handicapped in our village to the GC Pool 2017 Season. A new entrance, more handicapped spaces close to the adult pool, a place to eat, and a new door opener for handicapped/senior bathrooms are just part of the Village plans. Commissioner Ocker and the Recreation Commission have also incorporated the MIC’s goals into the update for the Community Park behind the pool. The initiative is to be a unique accessible playground and park designed to stimulate children with and without disabilities to promote their interaction together. The Community Playground and Park will be a place where children can discover and learn, while naturally developing kindness and sensitivity towards one another without regard to their abilities. A member of the Mobility Impaired Committee proposed the idea for the park after visiting the “Let All The Children Play Accessible Playground & Park” in Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, NY The MIC Public Works initiative on 7th Street will take time but, hopefully, the 2018 capital project will incorporate the proposal for new handicapped parking spaces with access aisles. Having the extra space should be a standard for those with wheelchairs, rolling walkers and canes. While the number of handicapped spaces exceeds the number required by law, the quality of the experience falls short and is dangerous for those who are disabled and their caregivers. We appreciate the effort of Village Administrator Ralph Souzzi, Trustee Silver and the Chamber of Commerce to research our proposal and to hopefully incorporate this initiative into next year’s capital plan. On another issue, this week the Mobility Impaired Committee will notify the School District of a situation

that segregates the mobility impaired community from our neighbors. In the high school, the gym and theater are gathering points for parents, grandparents and fans of the excellent theater productions, concerts and indoor athletic contests. Furthermore, some graduations, honor society ceremonies and high school parent meetings focus on the theater or gymnasium. This area should be our community’s focus yet it separates us. In a recent letter, the School District stated the high school facilities were up to American Disabilities Act standards by having ADA compliant bathrooms “in the vicinity” of the gym and theater. The letter went on to point out the ADA compliant bathrooms down the hallway beyond the cafeteria or in the math wing. Needless to say, these alternatives require a tremendous effort for persons with serious mobility issues. At a recent Western Property Owners Meeting, a member of the WPOA and the Mobility Impaired Committee reported they struggled in the bathroom next to the gym. The individual’s dignity and independence were compromised because the School District believed it is good enough to be ADA compliant. In the coming months, Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Robert Feirsen, President of the School Board, Angela Heineman, and the community will work towards a school budget vote on May 16. The Mobility Impaired Committee will focus on the bathroom next to the theater and gym to assess what steps are taken to welcome the handicapped into the Garden City High School. The next meeting of the Mobility Impaired Committee will be on Monday, March 20, at 7:00 PM at the old Senior Center on Rockaway Avenue. Please come and join our group. Every meeting we learn more about our community and available resources. For example, www.silverts.com is a great place to shop if you or a loved one has trouble getting dressed. We welcome new members and new ideas to make our village accessible to all. For more information please call Gerry Kelly at 502-6710 or Gerry7th@gmail.com

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This year Garden City’s Pack 7 were supercharged to build their Pinewood Derby cars at the Autoseum in Mineola. A winter snowstorm had cancelled the original Pinewood Derby build from taking place, so on January 15 the Cub Scouts created their potential prize winners before the big race the following Friday. The Scouts and their dads had a great time stopping at the different stations--carving, sanding, painting, and decorating their custom cars. On hand for the 3rd annual Pinewood Derby build were the wonderful Autoseum staff, along with owners Andy Perillo and Mike Manning, and several Pack 7 den leaders. The staff was very eager to help and share their knowledge with the Scouts. A highlight of the afternoon was when the Scouts took a tour of the classic custom cars from TV and film in the adjacent building. Some of these included the 1966 Batmobile, a DeLorean from Back to the Future, a Lotus James Bond car, and many others. On Friday, January 20th, Pack 7 had their annual Pinewood Derby. This is

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In alignment with the Board of Education’s goal of enhancing communication with the community, Garden City Public Schools continues its “Question of the Week” feature. Q: I’m interested in participating in Garden City Public Schools 20172018 budget formulation process. How can I accomplish this? A: Please join us! Learning what residents’ value in Garden City Public Schools is key to a successful budget process. Residents are encouraged to attend and participate in the Board of Education’s five budget formulation meetings. The budget meetings are held in the coming weeks on Tuesdays at Garden City High School, 8:15 p.m.: • February 7 - Overview of Superintendent’s Budget and Revenues. This meeting lays out the Superintendent’s proposed budget for the upcoming school year and is a great introduction for residents who want to learn and participate in the budget formulation process. The school budget is complex and, by law, must be broken out into three parts: Program, Capital, and Administration. Subsequent Board

of Education meetings spotlight these areas: • February 28 - All Non-Instructional Areas/Administrative and Capital Components • March 14 - Instructional Components – Part I • March 21 – Instructional Components – Part II • April 4 – Additional Work Session, if needed The Board of Education and district administration must work within the confines of the law to formulate the annual school district budget, however, input from the community is critical. Residents are encouraged to become involved in the process. If you are interested but unable to attend one or more budget meetings, all meeting presentations are posted the following day on the district website: www.gardencity.k12.ny.us, under the maroon sidebar “Budget Information.” Additionally, all of the “Questions of the Week” are posted and updated on the website as they are released. Have a budget question? Please email: knightc@gcufsd.net.

Latin teacher awarded research grant

BY KATHLEEN DURKIN, LATIN TEACHER

Garden City High School Latin teacher Kathleen Durkin has been awarded a Resource Grant in the amount of $600 from the Classical Association of the Atlantic States (CAAS), an organization which aims to “strengthen teaching and research and foster public support for the languages, civilizations, and cultures of ancient Greece and Rome in the mid-Atlantic region.” “This grant will be used to fund the high school Latin Honor Society’s participation in a field trip to the Greek and Roman galleries at NYC’s Metropolitan Museum of Art,” explained Ms. Durkin. “I am an active member of CAAS, which offers resource, professional development, and program grants to its members.” Ms. Durkin was awarded a resource grant in 2015 as well, enabling her to purchase a certamen quiz machine which she uses regularly in both Latin class and club to help prepare her students for Latin competitions.

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GC Brick Builders team wins award, advances to LI Championships

The 13th Long Island First Lego League (FLL) tournament took place last Saturday, January 28th at the Mineola High School. The GC Brick Builders team of Diego Cadavid, James Nagler, Wilson Nappi and Jonathan Sanasie, all 5th graders at Stewart School, won the Core Value Inspiration Award and was one of 9 teams advancing to the Long Island Championships to be held at Longwood High School on Sunday, March 5. The Inspiration Award celebrates a team that is empowered by their FLL experience and displays extraordinary enthusiasm and spirit. FIRST LEGO League teams, encompassing grades 4 through 8, research a real-world problem and are challenged to develop a solution. This year’s challenge was “Animal Allies,” where teams had to design and present a solution to improving interactions between animals and people. The GC Brick Builders designed a wireless light system to diminish pet injuries when chewing on electric cords. Furthermore, teams had to design, build, and

program a robot using LEGO MINDSTORMS® to compete on a table-top playing field. FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) was founded in 1989 to inspire young people’s interest and participation in science and technology. Based in Manchester, NH, the 501(c) (3) not-for-profit public charity designs accessible, innovative programs that motivate young people to pursue education and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math, while building self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills. FIRST is more than robots. FIRST participation is proven to encourage students to pursue education and careers in STEM-related fields, inspire them to become leaders and innovators, and enhance their 21st century work-life skills. Congratulations to the Brick Builders and best of luck at the Championship tournament!!

The GC Brick Builders (l-r) Jonathan Sanasie, Diego Cadavid, Wilson Nappi, James Nagler & Coach Dr. Mike Nagler

NOTICE TO GARDEN CITY HOMEOWNERS Nassau County grievance period starts January 2 and ends March 2. If you haven’t already filed a grievance to lower your School, Town, County, and Village taxes, now is the time to consider retaining the Law Firm of Schroder & Strom, LLP. Our attorneys have years of experience representing Garden City homeowners in tax appeals against Nassau County and the Village. We understand the difference in home value from street to street, north to south, and east to west of the Village. We watch sales in the Mott section, Estates, Central, East & West, the Adelphi area and the Mews. We know the difference between prices on Oxford & Whitehall, Locust & Meadow, as well as Nassau Blvd. & Main Street. If you live next to Stratford, Homestead, Locust Schools or on Raymond Court, we understand your location and effect on market value. The firm also represents condominiums and cooperatives in the Village. Homeowners should call Joseph Packard. Condominiums and cooperatives should call Christopher Byrnes. Please mention this ad and call us before March 1 to discuss your case. Tax relief may be a phone call away. All consultations are provided at no cost. No fees if we can’t lower your taxes.

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2017 Kindergarten Café Thursday, February 9th, 9:15 AM Room 215

Presented by K teacher Barbara Conte Who is that man with the hat and glasses? It is one of the most recognizable American presidents we have ever had - Theodore Roosevelt. Where is he? Why in Garden City, of course. The building behind him is the Doubleday building and he is there in 1910 to lay the cornerstone. Eight years later, when his son Quentin Roosevelt was shot down and killed during WWI, Hazlehurst Airfield east of our village was renamed Roosevelt Airfield in his honor. Today, the name remains as Roosevelt Field Mall.

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The Queen of Hearts luncheon on Feb. 14 at the Cherry Valley Club supports St. Joseph School. Here the children of event co-chair Kathryn Rafferty get in the Valentine spirit as their mother plans a lovely morning for the ladies, together with Kelly Arendt, her co-chair.

Queen of Hearts at Cherry Valley Feb. 14

Calling all mothers of alumni and friends of St. Joseph School! The Queen of Hearts luncheon will be held on Thursday, February 14 at the Cherry Valley Club. This classic event is back here in town at Cherry Valley after a hiatus at other venues - come join us on Valentine’s Day from 10 AM-2 PM. There will be a drawing for a Grand Sweepstakes to make this lovely morning with friends even more exciting. First Prize is four tickets to the Bon Jovi concert at Madison Square Garden. Second Prize is a Rex Bolero jacket in black and Third prize is an India Hicks

“Fussy Sarah” color block tote. Tickets are $15. each or 5 tickets for $60. In addition, there will be the traditional Chinese auction with beautiful theme baskets to be raffled. Purchase a ticket for the luncheon and/ or make a donation to this event online at shop.sjspta.com For questions or sweepstakes tickets please contact the chairpersons Kelly Arendt at 347531-9481 or Kathryn Rafferty at 973699-6135 All proceeds will benefit St. Joseph School’s nursery through grade 8 Catholic education, “Teaching Minds, Guiding Hearts.”

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On January 30, Dr. Alka Nischal of Winthrop University Hospital’s Geriatric Department addressed about 100 Garden City seniors on the subject of dementia/Alzheimer’s. She delivered a powerpoint presentation and took questions from the audience after the program. Alzheimer’s is the sixth-rank-

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Senior Center Program on Brain Health ing largest killer in the nation and is growing faster than the five diseases above it. Federal grants for Alzheimer’s research have been inadequate considering the explosive growth expected in the future. Dr. Nischal was praised by many attendees for the quality of her presentation.

Seniors who attended the program.

Dr. Nischal with George Salem, member of the Senior Center Speaker Committee.

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Adult Art Class Registration Begins

The Garden City’s Department of Recreation and Parks will offer an adult art class this fall. This ten week program will teach the beginner as well as the advanced student the art of painting portraits and landscapes/still-life in pastel from photographs. Classes will be held Fridays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The cost of this program will be $135. This class is open to adult residents who reside in the Inc. Village of Garden City. Classes are held in St. Paul’s Cluett Hall beginning February 24. The first lesson includes a portrait and landscape demonstration. At that time, a supply list is provided. Demonstrations will be available as needed throughout the program. Each student will receive the individual attention required as they move at their own pace and level of expertise. Arleen Rueth Urban, the instructor for this program, is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America. A winner of numerous awards, her portraits hang in many Garden City homes, as well as throughout the United States. A portrait of Elvis Presley permanently hangs in Graceland, and Barbara Walters is among her celebrity commissioned subjects. This year Arleen has added some basic drawing techniques to her pastel workshop. Those wishing to draw with pencil and/or charcoal only are invited to join this class. To register for this session please visit the Recreation and Parks office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. If you have a password, you may register online at gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

Exercise with Joy

Start your day with low impact exercise! Joy Cody has set a program with our senior and beginner population in mind! Classes will take place on your choice of Tuesdays or Thursdays at 9 am at the Senior Center. The one hour class will run for 10 weeks at a cost of $60. This program is open to any resident of the Inc. Village of Garden City. Classes begin the week of February 6. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Ave., or if you have a password you can register online at www. gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

Lunch at Maggiano’s

Want to do something to chase away the winter blues? Join us for lunch at Maggiano’s on Wednesday, February 15. We will leave at noon and take the recreation bus from the Recreation and

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Parks Office to the restaurant, where we will be served an Italian feast family style. We will then return by bus when we are finished with lunch. The cost of lunch will be $25, cash only please. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. Payment must accompany your registration.

Special events for February

Monday, February 6 at 1 pm – Ireland During the Famine – Professor Maureen Murphy of Hofstra University will come and speak about Ireland during the famine and the work of Asenath Nicholson, an American who walked through Ireland on the eve of the Great Irish Famine and who went back to do famine relief. Thursday, February 9 at noon“Chow Down with the Chamber” senior luncheon, reservations are a must! PLEASE NOTE, THIS EVENT IS NOW FILLED. Monday, February 13 at 1 pm – “Beatlemania at the Senior Center”Historian and lifelong Beatle fan John Ellis Kordes will present excerpts from his very popular Continuing Ed course “The Beatles Story” with a multimedia presentation about the early years, their struggles, and finally their success. A very entertaining presentation is promised. Thursday, February 16 at 10 am – Beginner Email Class – Learn all about emails and what they can do for you. Space is limited in this class. Tuesday, February 21 at 2 pm – Tax Grievance Workshop sponsored by Legislator Laura Schaefer’s Office. Wednesday, February 22 at 2 pm – 1st Anniversary Open House, all seniors are invited to come and celebrate our first year and the success of our programs and activities! Light refreshments will be served. Register for any of the above programs EXCEPT “Chow Down” by calling The Senior Center at 3858006. To attend the “Chow Down” please call the Office of Recreation and Parks at 465-4075.

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 Yoga for all Levels with Allie at 11:15 am 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 Yoga for all Levels 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

Registration for upcoming Senior trips - New trips added

The Recreation and Parks Department, with the advisement of the Senior Advisory Committee, is sponsoring the following trips for seniors who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City during the upcoming months. Please remember to register early because all trips are first come, first served. No registrations will be taken before they are announced in the paper and payment must accompany any registration. Wednesday, February 8 Broadhollow Theatre in Elmont for the musical comedy “9 to 5”. We will take the Recreation bus for this trip. The bus will leave the parking lot by St. Paul’s Center at 1:15 pm. The cost of this trip will be $25, checks only made payable to Broadhollow Theatre. To register, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. Wednesday, March 22 Broadhollow Theatre in Elmont for the musical “She Loves Me”. We will travel on the Recreation bus for this trip. The bus will leave the parking lot by St. Paul’s Center at 1:15 pm. The cost of this trip will be $25, checks only made payable to Broadhollow Theatre. To register, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. Thursday, April 20 - A Night at the Opera to see “Aida” at the Metropolitan Opera House. We will travel by coach bus and dinner will be on your own. Seating is limited. The cost of this trip will be $75, checks only, made payable to Jo Falabella. Wednesday, April 26 - Westbury

Manor for Lunch and “My Fair Lady”. We will travel on the Recreation bus for this trip. The bus will leave the parking lot by St. Paul’s Center at 11:15 am. The cost of this trip will be $40, checks only made payable to Plaza Theatrical Productions. To register, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. Wednesday, May 3 – Tour of Grand Central Station, Lunch, and a Narrated Sight Seeing Cruise of lower Manhattan. We will travel by coach bus into the city and stop at the 100 year old Grand Central Station, where we will receive a guided tour. After our tour, we will have lunch at La Nonna in Little Italy and then head toward South Street Seaport where we will board the Zephyr to receive a narrated tour by boat of lower Manhattan. The cost of this trip will be $90, checks only made payable to Rendezvous Travel. To register, please visit the Recreation at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Tuesday, June 20 – New York Botanical Garden featuring the Chihuly Garden Exhibit and lunch on Arthur Avenue. We will travel by coach bus to the Garden where you will have approximately three hours to see the artwork of world-renowned sculptor Dale Chihuly as well as the rose garden and more that venue has to offer. We will then visit Arthur Avenue and have lunch at Mario’s. The cost of this trip will be $85, checks only made payable to Rendezvous Travel. Tuesday, July 11 – “Summer on the Boardwalk”, Atlantic City. We will travel by coach bus to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City, where we will see a performance of the “Unexpected Surfer Boys” who will sing your favorite summer songs. We will also receive $25 in slot play. Gamble, enjoy the show and walk on the boardwalk to enjoy the day! The cost of this trip will be $50, checks only made payable to Rendezvous Travel and lunch will be on your own. To register for any of these trips, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. Please note, once the fees are sent to the venues, they are not refundable so make your selections carefully. All trips are open senior residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City only. To register for any of these trips, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. Please note, once the fees are sent to the venues, they are not refundable so make your selections carefully. All trips are open senior residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City only.

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Schedule of Activities

Monday, February 6 - Sandwiches Monday, February 13 - Regular Meeting Monday, February 20 - Senior Center Closed Presidents Day Bowling every Friday during season at Herrill Lanes. Contact Ron Zwicke at 747-6842 details. 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

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friends. Lunch is served roughly twice a month.

About the GC Retired Men’s Club

All Garden City men, 55 years and older, are eligible for membership. Annual dues are a very “expensive” $10. Meetings are on Mondays, and a less formal meeting is on Thursdays. Both begin at noon and end at 4:00pm. The Club offers a large screen TV, card games (bridge, poker, cribbage), chess, backgammon, and billiards. In good weather we offer bocce, shuffleboard and horseshoe pitching. Also, the RMC will sponsor periodic speakers which are in addition to those speakers sponsored by the GC Dept. of Recreation and Parks.

Prostate Cancer Educational Program

Winthrop-University Hospital’s Department of Urology is offering a new educational series for patients newly diagnosed with prostate cancer. Meetings will be held on a quarterly basis during the year at the Winthrop Wellness Pavilion, 1300 Franklin Avenue in Garden City. The first meeting of this will take place Wednesday, February 8, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.

The meetings will provide information about genetic testing, nutrition and self-care, imaging and treatment, available clinical trials, cancer treatment side effects and what to expect. A question and answer period will be included. For additional information or to register for this educational series, please call 516-663-2316 or email kowens@winthrop.org.

On Wednesday, February 15th at 1:30 PM in the Casino, The Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead will present a performance of: The Mysterious Affair At Styles by Agatha Christi Please note that the play selection has changed since publication of the February Community Club bulletin. “Emily Inglethorp has been poisoned. Who did it, and why? Colonel Hastings, a friend of the family, arranges for Hercule Poirot to come investigate. This engaging hour-long play is based on the first novel that Agatha Christi wrote, in which she introduces her famous detective, Hercule Poirot. We meet Colonel Hastings, who narrates the events, are introduced to Hercule Poirot and his ‘little grey cells’, and learn a little bit about human relationships along the path to the solution of the murder. “The company consists of Nancy E. Keegan (director and playing 2 roles), Harry Gross, Nick Decesare, Alyssa

Booth (playing 2 roles), George Despotis (playing 2 roles), Robert Kirsch, and Jamie Haughney. Most of these performers are veterans of the Queens and Long Island community theatre circuits. “The Mysterious Affair At Styles is presented by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc.” ….Copy provided by Harry Gross Please join us for a delightful afternoon of mystery, murder and mayhem that only Agatha Christi can offer! This special presentation is open to guests and nonmembers for a $5.00 fee. Refreshments will be provided after the program. The Community Club, established in 1919, offers a wide variety of cultural, educational, creative and philanthropic programs and activities. To learn more about the Community Club and how you may become a member, please call the office at (516) 746-0488 between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.

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Free legal consultations for seniors

The Nassau County Bar Association (NCBA) provides free monthly legal consultation clinics for Nassau County residents 65 or older. Seniors have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with an attorney who volunteers to provide a half-hour private consultation on any topic of concern.

The next Senior Citizen Free Legal Consultation Clinic will be held Thursday, February 16, 2017, 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. at NCBA, 15th and West Streets, Mineola. This popular free program regularly fills up quickly. Registration is required by calling 516-747-4070.

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February is Black History Month

February is Black History Month. Come in and read about Rosa Parks, Louis Armstrong, Barack Obama, Martin Luther King Jr., George Washington Carver, Oprah Winfrey, Maya Angelou and others. We have many biographies for your enjoyment.

Are You Ready for Football?

Super Bowl LI between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons will take place on Sunday, February 5, at 6:30 PM in Houston, Texas. The Children’s Room has many books on the subject of football, including Super Bowl Records by Eric Braun, The New England Patriots Story by Thomas K. Adamson, The Super Bowl’s Greatest Plays by Shane Frederick, Inside the Superbowl by Todd Kortemeier, and The Atlanta Falcons by Mark Stewart.

Storytimes Begin

Monday, February 6, 2017 is the beginning of storytimes in the Children’s Room. Registration is limited, but there is still some availability. Please check with the Librarians.

Children’s Programs

Thursdays, Feb. 9, March 2, April 6 & May 11 Drop-In LEGO Club Come with your old friends and make new friends at our new LEGO Club. This monthly club meets on Thursday afternoons from 4 - 5 PM and is for children in Grades Kindergarten through Fifth Grade. No registration required. Space is limited. Children will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis. The Library will provide LEGO bricks for children to build with during the program. The Drop-In LEGO Club was made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Garden City Public Library as well as through LEGO donations from library patrons. Saturday, February 11 Minecraft Party Day Celebrate Minecraft with crafts and activities. This joint program with the Young Adult Department runs from 2 - 3:00PM. Children in Grades 3-5 (and Tweens in Grades 6-8), will do a craft

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based on the Minecraft video game. Registration is required. Registration began on January 23 online on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) . You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the program. Wednesday, March 15 Celebrate Pete the Cat with Miss Donna and A Time For Kids For children ages 2 ½-5 (not in Kindergarten) and an adult caregiver. This program runs from 7:00PM-8:00PM Registration is required. Registration begins Monday, March 6 at 9:30AM on Eventkeeper. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the program. Saturday March 18 Outer Space craft with Shirley Ruby from 1-2PM For Grades K-2 only. Registration is required. Registration begins Monday, Monday, March 6 at 9:30AM on Eventkeeper. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the program. Monday March 27 Intergenerational Game Night Joint program with the Young Adult Department. This program, which runs from 6:00PM-8:00PM, is for children, tweens and teens in Grades 3-8, with a parent or other special adult. Challenge your family to a round of Super Smash Brothers and Mario Kart 8 on the Wii U or compete against others in tabletop games. Parents can introduce their children to some retro games by playing Nintendo’s NES Classic Edition. Snacks will be served. Registration is required. Registration begins Monday, March 6 at 9:30 AM on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) . Only one person per household registers. Please arrive promptly. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist. Saturday April 1 Spring Science with Science Teacher Chris Buchman For children in Grades K-2. From 1 - 2 PM. Registration is required. Registration begins Monday, March 20 at 9:30 AM on Eventkeeper. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the program.

Adult Coloring Series

Garden City Public Library Afternoons: Tuesdays Jan. 31st & Feb. 28th @ 1:00PM Evenings: Thursdays Feb. 2nd & March 9th @ 7:00PM Have you heard? Coloring isn’t just for kids! Have fun experiencing the latest trend in relaxation --- adult coloring. Coloring can help alleviate stress and anxiety while allowing you to be creative and to train your brain

to focus. Meetings are relaxed and informal. No experience is necessary. Coloring pages designed for adults and coloring pencils and markers will be provided. Join us as we unwind and create beautiful pieces of art. Light refreshments will be served. Open to all adult Garden City Library cardholders. Non-residents may attend if there is seating available ten minutes before the program begins.

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Tuesday, April 18 Spring Egg Hunt in the Library This program is for children ages 2 ½-5 (not in Kindergarten) and a caregiver at 10:00AM. Registration is required. Registration begins Monday, April 3 at 9:30 AM on Eventkeeper. 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. Children should bring their own baskets to collect eggs. Thursday, April 20 Tween Book Discussion and Author Chat with Author Jen Calonita For Grades 4, 5, and Tweens in Grades 6 and 7). This is a joint program with the Young Adult Department. Read the book Flunked, by author Jen Calonita, then come to discuss the book with the author herself! The program runs from 6:00PM-7:30PM. Registration is required. Registration begins Monday, March 20 at 9:30AM online on Eventkeeper. 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. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Bring your own copy and have it signed. You will also be able to pick up a copy to check out in either the Children’s or Young Adult Departments after you have registered. Saturday, April 29 Star Wars Day This is a joint program with the Young Adult Department. PLEASE NOTE: There are three events, each requiring separate registration. Two programs are for Grades 3-5 and tweens in grades 6-8, one program is a family program. Registration begins Monday, April 3 at 9:30AM online on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). 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. 11:00AM-12:00PM Star Wars Cupcakes with the Baking Coach. Grades 3-5 only. 12:30PM-1:30PM Star Wars Science with Science Teacher Chris Buchman. Grades 3-5 only. 2:30PM-3:30PM Family Show Lightsaber Show and Jedi Training with the Saber Guild: Endor Temple A family show followed by Jedi training featuring Lucasfilm-Preferred Costume and Lightsaber Choreography Group, Saber Guild: Endor Temple. Tickets required. Register for tickets beginning Monday, April 3 at 9:30AM online on Eventkeeper. Before and after the Family show there will be an opportunity to meet and greet members of the Saber Guild: Endor Temple. There is no registration for this. There will be a Star Wars scavenger hunt, word games and other activities. Saturday May 20 The Human Library The Children’s, Young Adult, and Reference Departments present this extraordinary event, which runs from 1-4 PM. Check out a Human “Book” for 20 minutes and hear about a historical event he or she lived through, a fascinating life experience or, an unusual or exciting career and more. Registration is required and begins April 24 at 9:30AM online on Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org ). Please check the Library website www.gardencitypl.org for upcoming events and registration dates. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Priority for registration and participation is given to children who are Garden City Public Library cardholders.

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Coffee & Tea by the Book

Victoria by Daisy Goodwin Garden City Public Library Tuesday, February 28th at 9:30AM In person registration for Garden City Library cardholders begins on Tuesday, January 31st at the Reference Desk of the Library at 9:30AM for a Coffee & Tea by the Book discussion to be held on Tuesday, February 28th on the First Floor of the Library in the Periodical Room at 9:30AM sharp. Librarians Laura Flanagan and Ann Garnett will moderate this discussion of Victoria by Daisy Goodwin. You can pick up a copy of the book when you register at the Reference Desk. You

are welcome to bring your own coffee or tea. Registration is limited to 25 Garden City Public Library cardholders. Non-Garden City Library cardholders may register in person beginning February 21st if space is available. Drawing on Queen Victoria’s diaries, Daisy Goodwin, creator and writer of the new PBS/Masterpiece drama Victoria and author of the bestselling novels The American Heiress and The Fortune Hunter, brings the formidable young nineteenth century monarch, who would go on to reign for 63 years, to life in this magnificent new novel Victoria.

Babysitting Workshop

The Garden City Public Library will be hosting a Babysitting Workshop for tweens in Grades 6-12 in March. This is a two part workshop. Registrants are required to attend both sessions to receive a certificate. Registration is required and begins Monday, February 13 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). This program has been funded by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library. • Monday, March 6, 6-8:00PM – First Aid Session. The First Aid Session conducted by JoAnn Tanck, RN and Georgette Basso, RN focuses on the care and health of young children. Participants are asked to bring a doll so they may practice the proper ways to hold a baby while feeding or diapering. • Monday, March 13, 6:00PM-7:15PM – Safety Session. Steve Espey of Garden City Recreation Department and Detective Richard Pedone of the Youth Bureau of the Garden City Police Department will be at the library to facilitate the second part of the Babysitting Workshop.

Teen Advisory Board Meetings

Need volunteer hours? Considering joining the Library’s Teen Advisory Board! Volunteers must be in Grades 6-12. Earn volunteer hours and help work on some fun programs and projects at the Library, including working on Star Wars Day on Saturday, April 29. The Teen Advisory Board will have its next monthly general meeting on Tuesday, February 21, from 2:00PM-3:00PM. Can’t make the meeting? Find ways to still help out by contacting Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta via email at laurag@ gardencitypl.org or via phone at 516-742-8405 x242.

ACT/SAT Practice Exam with Curvebreakers

The Library will be hosting an ACT/SAT Practice Exam on Saturday, February 25 from 10:00AM-2:00PM with Nick LaPoma of Curvebreakers. Registrants may choose either the ACT or SAT to take. Registration is required and begins Monday, February 6 at

9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). The results session will be held on Thursday, March 9 at 7:00PM.

Make Your Own Personal Pizza with the Baking Coach

Looking for something to do winter break? Join us at the Library on Wednesday, February 22, 3:30-4:30PM for the program Make Your Own Personal Pizza with the Baking Coach. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6-12. Registrants will make the dough and then cover it with sauce and cheese and then take it home in a tin to bake in their oven. Registration is required and begins Monday, February 6 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Movie Matinee – Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children

Stop by the Library during winter break on Thursday, February 23 for a matinee showing of the movie Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. The movie will begin at 2:00PM and is for tweens and teens in Grades 6-12. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Registration is required and begins Monday, February 6 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. This movie is rated PG-13.

Tweens and Teens Anime Club

Join us for a meeting of the Anime Club on Thursday, February 9 from 7-8:00PM! This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6-12. We will be watching the anime My Love Story!!, which is rated TV-PG. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Registration is required and began Monday, January 23 online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org ). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability.

Minecraft Party

Celebrate Minecraft with crafts and activities at our

Minecraft Party on Saturday, February 11. This is a joint program with the Children’s Department for Grades 3-8. Registration is required and is ongoing online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

ACT Practice Exam with Brienza’s Academic Advantage

Brienza’s Academic Advantage will be conducting a practice ACT exam on Saturday, February 11 from 9:30AM-2:00PM. Registration is required and began Monday, January 23 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability.

Yak and Snack Book Discussion

Read the book The Selection by Kiera Cass and join us for a discussion at the Library on Monday, February 13 from 7-8:00PM. This program is for Grades 6-12. Registration is required and began Monday, January 9 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Registrants can pick up a copy of the book in the Young Adult Room after they register online. Registrants should bring a brown-bag dinner to the event. Food and snacks will be provided. Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability.

Young Adult New Video Game Collection

The Young Adult Department has added a Video Game section to its collection! The collection consists of PS4 and Xbox One video games that will appeal to tweens and teens, including adaptations of popular young adult books. Titles include Final Fantasy XV, Overwatch, FIFA 2017, Star Wars: Battlefront, Uncharted, Minecraft, and more. Come check out the new collection in the Young Adult Department.

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The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program in Garden City is offering new on-going support groups.

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Support for Caregivers of People with Breast Cancer Taking care of person with breast care can be stressful. This group is designed to address the needs of caretakers. Any person who is experiencing the stress and anxiety of caring for a loved one with breast cancer should attend this group.

Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 pm

Young Women’s Support Group, Under 40 Women under the age of 40 who are diagnosed with breast cancer have unique needs. This support group will focus on those unique needs while allowing the members to share their feelings in a safe sup-

portive environment. Anyone who wants to connect with and receive support from women under 40 should attend this group. Support groups are provided by the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Program and sponsored in part by a grant from the Alpern Family Foundation. Groups will meet at the Adelphi School of Social Work in Garden City. There is no charge. Current on-going groups also include a general breast cancer group, women with metastatic disease and women with newly diagnosed Stage 4 breast cancer. All groups are facilitated by a social worker. For information, questions, and to register, call Erin Nau, LCSW,Counseling and Education Coordinator, at (516) 877-4314, or the Breast Cancer Hotline at (800) 877-8077.

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Eddie Costello hosts Trash or Treasure Antiques Roadshow at the Library

Eddie Costello presented the Trash or Treasure Antiques Roadshow at the Garden City Public Library on Sunday, January 29th. A capacity audience was on hand to enjoy Mr. Costello’s informative and highly entertaining lecture on how to tell if a collectible

or prized possession is “trash or treasure”. The audience learned how to identify today’s hottest antiques and collectibles. Many of the attendees received a free verbal appraisal of one antique or collectible, regardless of what the item was or how old it is. People brought

lamps, jewelry, urns, paintings, and many other unusual heirlooms, both large and small, to share with the audience and Mr. Costello. A News12 crew was also on hand to cover this program as part of a special the network is planning to do on Eddie Costello.

Eddie Costello and his wife Jean offered verbal appraisals to help people find out if what they owned was valuable. Muriel Urban is pictured listening to the discussion of her collectible.

GC resident Ann Marie Appell was interviewed by a News12 crew about the antique doll that she brought for appraisal. The crew at the Library event gathering material for an upcoming Eddie Costello show.

Eddie Costello entertained participants at the GC Library on Sunday, January 31st. He presented an informative lecture about how to identify today’s hottest antiques & collectibles.

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Learn how to write a classic love letter

Today’s digital world has given rise to fast, stinted communications. According to the Pew Research Center, texting is the most widely used smartphone app, with 97 percent of Americans using it at least once a day. Across the globe, 8.3 trillion text messages are sent each year. That translates to roughly 16 million messages per minute. In addition to text messaging, social media posts are generally concise and short on depth. The written form of communication has changed dramatically in the last decade, as letter-writing and other forms of prose have all but faded away. But come Valentine’s Day, it can be special to dust off that pen and paper to express oneself via the written word in the name of love. Love letters are cherished keepsakes that can be kept for years. Such couples can illustrate a couple’s present-day love for one an-

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• Make the letter personal and specific. Small details are important and make love letters more meaningful. Such details illustrate to a significant other that this letter was specifically written with them in mind. • Disregard length. The letter does not have to be a certain length. Whether it

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Valentine’s Day is celebrated in various ways throughout the world. One of the more popular methods of spending time with a romantic partner is over a delicious meal at a nice restaurant. Statistics Brain says that 34.6 percent of Valentine’s Day celebrants in the United States dine outside of the home, making this day dedicated to couples one of the most popular days to dine out all year. Dining out on Valentine’s Day helps to make the day more special, and the following are a number of additional reasons why couples should enjoy a meal out on the town this February 14. 1. Embrace the chance to try new foods. Dining out gives individuals the opportunity to try new cuisine they may not attempt at home. This is a chance to expand flavor profiles and give something new a chance. 2. Enjoy creative plating. Many restaurants expend extra effort on presentation on Valentine’s Day, dressing the plates with special garnish or with a unique presentation of the foods. Valentine’s Day meals are often as beautiful to look at as they are delicious to eat. Experiencing such visual masterpieces can add to the enjoyment of the night out. 3. Enjoy a night off from cooking. One of the biggest benefits of dining out on Valentine’s Day is enjoying an evening away from the kitchen. Heading out for

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BY MARY CLARKE Conceiving an original musical production, organizing the talent and bringing it to the stage is no easy task. To entertain audiences consistently for two decades is no small feat indeed. Brad and Ruby Gustavson, founders of The Garden City Community Theatre (GCCT), are at it again this spring with a new play that will showcase their inimitable wit and style. Mark your calendars as 2017 celebrates 20 years of creative achievement with a fresh new play over the weekend of March 24th, 25th and 26th in Gardner Hall at The Garden City Community Church. The Garden City Community Theatre productions are unique, in that they combine original scripts with Broadway and pop favorites. “I like to joke that we originated this concept, as our first show was in 1997, and Mamma Mia, the first of many Broadway shows to follow this model, debuted in 1999!” says Ruby Gustavson. Throughout the years, the Gustavsons have reached out to other church members and the community at large to draw upon a diversity of talents and skills, all of whom have made it possible to reach this 20 year milestone. Guy and Christina Milone, Andy and Nancy Morreale, John and Catherine Mezzo, and Diane Feyer have all led the

group during this tenure. And of course, the theatre group is still going strong thanks to all the many talented actors, musicians, choreographers, set designers and more who have all contributed to successful performances. For twenty years play weekend arrives to a packed house and over three days family and friends enjoy laughter and fun in a healthy and wholesome environment. The Garden City Community Theatre is a part of the Garden City Community Church. The theatre group was formed as a creative outlet for the many talented individuals living in the Church community and also as a means to fund raise for the Church. The Garden City Community Church is part of the United Church of Christ and is an Open and Affirming congregation. Worship services are Sundays at 8:30am in the chapel and 10:30 am in the sanctuary, with church school for children and a crib room for infants and toddlers, during the latter service. The Garden City Community Church is located at Stewart Avenue and Whitehall Blvd. For more information, call 746-1700 or visit our website at www.gardencitycommunitychurch.org. For specific information on the play and how you can become involved, contact Ruby Gustavson at 516-746-1061 or at rubygustavson@gmail.com

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Interesting Adelphi program With ATHENA This last weekend of January certainly has been active, and in spite of the weather, folks were busy for all of it. At Adelphi University they welcomed alumni, friends and parents of students to a lovely luncheon hosted by the President of the University, Christine M. Riordan. She gave everyone an update on “Momentum,” the strategic plan for Adelphi University from 2015 through 2021. It was very well received. Many alumni attended the delightful luncheon and listened to the update by the President of the University and all were pleased by her report. Alice Brown and Joan Kuster were two of the alumnae from Garden City who attended. The fact that it was a small group made it easier to get your questions asked and answered. Many times a small group can do a better job of asking and getting answers than a large group. There was a tour of the campus following the luncheon. That took place on Saturday, and on Sunday the folks at the Garden City Library hosted their “Annual Antique Show.” As usual, it was filled with Garden City residents, many of whom brought antiques for appraisal by the speaker. There was a full house of folks who just love it. May it go on for years. The items are interesting and most of us have something similar at home so we can figure out the price of some of our antiques. But the main thing is that the program is interesting, even for those who are not collectors. We are all indebted to the Library for all that information. Dr. Joseph Randi, father of Tony Randi, passed away on January 4 of this year. Dr. Randi was known for taking care of so many of our residents and his wonderful way with patients. He will be missed by all who knew him and our thoughts go to his family in their time of sorrow. Lynn Sullivan, the sister of Janice

Salem, also passed away this past January 8th. All thoughts are with the families of these two people who did so much for so many here in town. The Garden City Community Theatre is getting ready for another performance. It will be an original production that will be performed on the stage of the church on the lower level on March 24th, 25th and 26th. Tickets will be on sale in early March. More information will be available soon. John Ellis Kordes presented a program on “The History of Early Aviation in Garden City” this past Wednesday to the ladies of the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead. He drew a good audience and they asked many interesting questions. John gave them answers that gave the audience insight into aviation in “the good old days.” He surely has a good understanding as to what happened in those times. If you are a member of the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead you are in for a treat on Tuesday, February 14th. Yes, it’s Valentine’s Day and if you attend you may be one of the lucky ones who will win a professional arrangement on that day. All you have to do is take a few chances and you have a good shot at it. If you are occupied on the 14th you might like to attend as either a member or guest of the Community Club on February 15th when they have a one-act play by Nancy Keegan and Harry Gross under the auspices of the Drama/Literature Department, and I am sure that you (as a member or a guest) will enjoy it. See you there.

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Robert Alvey as Mark Twain at Community Church Forum BY MELVA VICTORINO

On Sunday, February 5th at 9:15 – 10:15 AM, Robert Alvey will lead the Sunday Forum Series at Garden City Community Church (GCCC) on “Samuel Clemens’ Spectacular and Glorious Geological Failures and His Success as Mark Twain”. Robert Alvey is an adjunct lecturer at City University of New York (CUNY) - York College in Queens on Earth and Physical Sciences. Alvey has decades of geological and environmental consulting experience for utility and governmental agencies. For the last 21 years he has been a geologist with USEPA in New York, concentrating on “Superfund” toxic and hazardous waste site investigations. Alvey served a 2-year term as Co-chair of the EPA Groundwater Forum - (EPA and State experts), and a detail as Special Assistant to the EPA Regional Administrator. In 2016 he was elected to the Board of Directors of the New York State Council of Professional Geologists. Alvey is also

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an active member of the NY State Urban and Community Forestry Council. He is a  New York State Certified Professional Geologists and instrumental in the passage of NYS law requiring licensing for all geologists practicing in NYS. He was elected to be on the Board of Directors of Geologist Education which entails working to provide education for examinations for the license as well as collaboration on changing business structures for firms providing geologic services in NY. Alvey has expertise on environmental geology, hydrogeology, innovative site characterization, and native plant species. He has received professional honors, prizes and fellowships namely: EPA Notable Achievement Award- Sustainability in 2014, Science Museum of Long Island - Advocate of Science and the Presidential Award for Volunteer Service in 2012. He received the EPA National Notable Achievement Award and the EPA Bronze Award for Excellence - Li Tungsten Site in 2009. He is the founder and

president Emeritus, Garden City Bird Sanctuary and had been in the Village of Garden City Environmental Advisory Board. In 2016, he was given a grant-in-aid from CUNY to further his exploration on Samuel Clemens Glorious Geologic Career . He travelled in the Sierra Nevada’s where he encountered more than his research about Samuel Clemens. In Virginia City, he met Stinky and his donkey, Bernadine. He rode the Ms. Dixie, a paddle-wheel boat on Lake Tahoe where he cruised as Mark Twain. Robert Alvey will appear in GCCC as the American humorist Mark Twain and will discuss the travels he made this past summer to explore young Samuel Clemens experiences in the 1860’s as a prospector, miner, timber-man, homesteader, and explorer in the Sierra Nevada’s. Alvey relates, “Clemens spectacular failures in everything he tried to do to become rich led him to Virginia City, Nevada out of desperation. He accepted a job as a reporter for the Virginia Enterprise. His gift for writing, especially as Mark Twain, quickly lead to the fame and success he never had as a geologist”. Alvey, appearing as Mark Twain, will provide an inspirational and perhaps, humorous talk about “The Glorious Geologic Failures of Samuel Clemens”. The Community is invited to attend the forum in the church parlor. The Garden City Community Church is part of the United Church of Christ and is an Open and Affirming congregation. Worship services are Sundays at 8:30 AM in the chapel and 10:30 AM in the sanctuary, with church school for children and a crib room for infants and toddlers during the latter service. Wednesday Service is at 8:00 PM at Gardner Hall. The Garden City Community Church is located at 245 Stewart Avenue and Whitehall Blvd. For more information, call 516-746-1700 or visit our website at www. gardencitycommunitychurch. org.

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This past December 12, members and guests of the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club gathered to celebrate the holidays at their annual Holiday Luncheon Party at the Garden City Hotel. The afternoon was filled with all the festivities of the season which included good cheer, fellowship great networking, plus the largest crowd ever assembled at this Rotary holiday celebration. The Garden City High School Vocal Jazz Ensemble, directed by Amanda Conte, entertained with merry tunes of the season. Featured were an array of

great raffle prizes, a 50/50 drawing plus a presentation of the Paul Harris Award, Rotary’s highest honor, and the induction of a new Club member. Rotary meets on alternate Mondays throughout the year at the Garden City Hotel featuring notable speakers along with networking opportunity. For information about becoming a member of the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club, whose theme is “Service Above Self,” please call Susan MacDonald, president at (516) 643-5286.

THIS WEEK AT ROTARY

NC Legislator Schaefer to speak Monday Planning, Development & Environment Committee; Vice Chair of the Towns, Villages and Cities Committee, and a member of the Government and Services & Operation and Heath & Social Services Committees. Laura Schaefer grew up in Westbury and graduated from Adelphi University with a B.A. in Communications. She received her Juris Doctor from Hofstra University School of Law. She currently practices at Walsh Markus McDougal & DeBellis, LLP here in Garden City.

Dr. and Mrs. Cornell Frank Receive Rotary’s Highest Honor

Nassau County Legislator Laura Schaefer

The Garden City High School Vocal Jazz Ensemble entertains with a medley of very special holiday tunes.

GC attorney receives award for humanitarian endeavors

Andrew M. Cohen, an “The Hagedorn Little attorney whose practice Village School, Jack focuses on trusts and Joel Center for Special estates with an emphaChildren, and the entire sis on planning for famspecial needs communiilies with a disabled ty are very fortunate to child, was recently honhave someone so dedored by The Hagedorn icated, generous and Little Village School, compassionate advoJack Joel Center for cating for us,” said Jon Special Children, with Feingold, Executive its 2017 Susan Weshler Director of the school. Memorial Award. This “We were very pleased accolade is presented to recognize Andrew at the organization’s Cohen’s exceptional Golden Rule Award commitment with this Andrew M. Cohen Dinner each year in recaward.” ognition of community members that In May of 2010, Exceptional Parent demonstrate commitment, compassion magazine honored Mr. Cohen with the and leadership in humanitarian endeav- Maxwell J. Schleifer Distinguished ors. Mr. Cohen, a charter member of the Service Award during Disability Academy of Special Needs Planners, Awareness Night at Citi Field, and he is an author and frequent lecturer on has served on the Long Island Board legal planning for families that include of Directors of Easter Seals New York individuals with special needs. since February 2011.

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The Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club will host Nassau County Legislator Laura Schaefer as guest speaker next Monday, February 13, 12:15-1:30 p.m. at the Garden City Hotel Legislator Schaefer will touch on such topics as SMART 911, the Problem Oriented Policing Cops Unit, road repaving in the area, plus updates on various projects in the county including the Veterans Memorial Coliseum. She will also inform Rotarians about some of the legislation passed during 2016. The Nassau County Legislature is the legislative arm of the Nassau County government with single representatives from each of the County’s 19 districts. The Legislature drafts and approves local laws that affect the County and its residents. Laura Schaefer was first elected to the Nassau County Legislature in 2013 and was re-elected by a wide margin in 20015 to represent Legislative District 14 which includes Garden City, Carle Place, portions of Westbury, Jericho, Hicksville, Bethpage, Plainview, Hempstead, West Hempstead and Franklin Square. As an elected Legislator, Laura represents over 71,000 constituents. She has assumed several committee leadership roles in the areas of capital planning and budgeting, intergovernmental relations, governmental operations, public health and social services. Laura is Chairwoman of the

At the January 23 meeting of the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club, Dr. Cornell Frank and his wife Corinne Frank were the honored recipients of the Paul Harris Fellow Award, Rotary’s highest honor. Paul Harris started the first Rotary Club in 1905 with a handful of businessmen of that day. Today there are more than 31,000 Rotary clubs with more than 1,200,000 members in 167 countries. Dr. Cornell Frank serves as Club Director of Communications and as Web Site Administrator. His extraordinary contributions to the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club have included Cornell’s and Corinne’s donation of their total Holiday Party winnings of the 50/50 raffle to RotaCare, the organization which provides free medical care for the working poor. The Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club meets on alternate Mondays, noon1:30 p.m. at the Garden City Hotel. For information about membership, please call Susan MacDonald at (516) 643-5286.

Upcoming Meetings and Events

February 13 – NC Legislator Laura Schaefer, guest speaker February 27 – Open Meeting (If interested in membership, to attend, call Susan MacDonald, president at (516) 6435286 March 30 – Fellowship dinner meeting at the home of Rotarian Jennifer Poupis and Tom Poupis. April 24 – Superintendent of Garden City Public Schools Dr. Robert Feirsen, guest speaker June 15 – Rotary’s Annual Community Service Award celebration June 26– Bring a friend to Rotary Meeting July 20 – Rotarian Alba Spinelli, president-elect, induction

Rotarian Dr. Cornell Frank and Corinne Frank are awarded the Paul Harris Fellow by Past District Governor Thomas Gelsdorf, left.

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Rotary Holiday Luncheon Party

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Can you guess what famous person each student is representing?

History comes alive at Stewart School

As part of the Readers’ and Writers’ Workshops at Stewart School, students in Mrs. Stella Guiry’s second-grade class immersed themselves in the genre of nonfiction books. Of particular interest to the children was the reading of biographies of famous people. The students read many during their silent, sustained reading time in the classroom, and as part of their nightly reading assignments. As a culmination to this challenging learning activity, the students each presented their biography to the class. Students came prepared with

three questions to hand out to three classmates to ask about their famous person. The presenting “famous person” answered the questions, providing details of the person’s life and achievements. Classmates were motivated to read about patriots or inventors based on the information conveyed by the student presenter. This interdisciplinary project crossed the subjects of the school’s “STEAM” focus: Science, Technology, English Language Arts, Art and Mathematics.

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Second graders in Mrs. Guiry’s class at Stewart School presented themselves as the famous people they studied in books.

Second grade students learned a lot about the famous people they studied for their presentations.

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Dancing the night away

Jingleball 2016 raises $10K for diabetes research

On Friday, December 2nd, Garden City 8th graders showed up at the Garden City Casino in their festive holiday attire to support JDRF, at the first annual JINGLEBALL. Type 1 Diabetes is an autoimmune disorder in which the pancreas can no longer produce insulin, a hormone vital to sustain life. Thousands of children are diagnosed with this life threatening disease every year. The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is a national organization focused on creating awareness of the disease, and raising money to help find a cure. The kids had a great time, and were excited to support their classmates who suffer from Type 1 diabe-

JingleBall 2016 Committee Members

tes. Fantastic raffle prizes included signed sports memorabelia, sporting event tickets, Apple products, RayBan sunglasses, Vineyard Vines, Lacrosse Unlimited, Beets Headphones, and more. The event raised $10,000 in support of JDRF, a truly amazing amount of money! Eric Tiedemann, Margaux Griffin, and Meghan Bournique, the JingleBall Chairpeople, would like to thank their families for their support in planning the event. They would also like to thank everyone who attended, as well as the following generous merchants for their donations: Party Perfect NYC Entertainment, Westminster Nursery, Ande Giarraputo, Jane

Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keefe, Westminster Nursery. Additionally, the following families were tremendously generous, donating wonderful raffle prizes and working hard on the committee to make the event such a tremendous success: Sincere thanks to the following families: Minuto, Kelley, Coors, Molloy, Garizio, Fitzsimmons, McAuley, Pfaff, Griffith, and Herrara. Special thanks to the Vona and the Lew families, for donating amazing Grand Raffle Prizes. If you know of a current 7th grader who would like to be responsible for running JingleBall 2017 for next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 8th grade, please contact jdrfjingleball@gmail.com.

JingleBall 2016 Committee Chairpeople, Meghan, Eric and Margaux

Attendees pose for a group photo

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Chamber welcomes Bridgehampton National Bank

On Wednesday, January 18 the Garden City Chamber held a grand opening celebration for Bridgehampton National Bank located at 1055 Franklin Avenue. Kevin O’Connor, President and CEO and the Executive Team of

BNB were also on hand to welcome Randy Snell, VP and Branch Manager. Dignitaries attending the event enjoyed cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres catered by the bank.

Brownie Troop has healthy start

Brownie Troop 1609 had a healthy start to 2017 while earning theirs “Snacks” badge. A fun-filled cooking extravaganza at The Well Seasoned Chef was had by all. The girls created a variety of delicious and healthy snacks and even tried a few new foods. A special thank you to Sophia Brivio for hosting our troop.

COLLEGE NOTES Victoria Anne Bee of Garden City received Dean’s List honors for the Fall 2016 semester. In order to be placed on the Dean’s List, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours in a semester, have no outstanding or incomplete grades for the semester, and have attained a semester grade point average of 3.5 or better n

Lincoln Osborn of Garden City has achieved the honor of Dean’s List based on his academic performance during the Fall 2016 semester at Cleveland State University in Cleveland, Ohio. Lincoln graduated from Garden City High School in June 2013. In order to be placed on the Dean’s List, students must earn a grade point average of 3.25 or better in 12 credit hours of graded course work. A senior, Lincoln is enrolled in the Levin College of Urban Affairs Cleveland State. n

Emily Betts of Garden City was named to the Miami University fall 2016 president’s list. She is majoring in Psychology. Miami University students who are ranked in the top three percent of undergraduate students within each division for for semester 2016-17 have been named to the president’s list recognizing academic excellence. n

Garden City resident Colleen Farelli earned a spot on the University of Dayton’s fall 2016 dean’s list, which honors undergraduate students achieving a minimum 3.5 GPA for the semester.

(First Row L to R): John Wilton, (Chamber Director/Chairman Merchant Committee); John E. Appelt (Chamber 1st VP); Sal Ferrara (Chamber Director); Kevin O’Connor, (President & CEO BNB); Randy Snell (Branch Manager, BNB); Judith Stern (BNB); Jim Manseau, (EVP, BNB); (Second Row L to R): Sal Armao (Chamber Treasurer); Kevin Santacroce, (Chief Lending Officer, BNB); Dennis Donnelly (Chamber Exec. Director); Savitri Harrinarine, (BNB); Ariel Goldberg (BNB); Ralph Meyer (SVP, BNB); and Steve Sheridan (SVP BNB).

Lauren Mixon of Garden City received Deans List Honors for the Fall 2016 semester. In order to be placed on the Dean’s List, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours in a semester, have no outstanding or incomplete grades for that semester, and have attained a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better. n

Garden City resident, Kelsey Lynn Whitney, has been named to the president’s list at James Madison University for the fall 2016 semester. Students who earn president’s list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of 3.900 or above. Whitney is scheduled to graduate in 2018 and is majoring in accounting. n

Michael C Padala of Garden City, has been named to the dean’s list in the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business for outstanding scholarship during the Fall 2016 semester. Students who achieve dean’s honors at Notre Dame represent the top 30 percent of students in their college.

John E. Appelt, (Chamber 1st VP) presenting Kevin O’Connor, (President & CEO of BNB) & Randy Snell (Branch Manager, BNB) with the 2017 membership certificate.

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On Friday, December 16th, Garden City High School’s Latin Club celebrated Saturnalia, an ancient Roman holiday honoring the Roman god Saturn. It was held in the high school library and over 30 students joined to celebrate this ancient custom. Latin students, club members, and friends enjoyed the fun atmosphere by eating food and playing several games mimicking the celebrations of the ancient Romans. These games included an informal javelin throw (with pool noodles), discus throw, toga wrapping, and competitive certamen, which is similar to quiz bowl. Many students participated in multiple events and had a lot of fun. Also, the club took time and effort in building a chariot for the event. The chariot was unveiled with the two consuls (presidents) of the club riding in it. The night was a tremendous successful and everyone had a great time. Latin is extremely important to everyone who participated. Our celebration of Saturnalia keeps the ancient traditions of Rome alive at Garden City High School!

Pictured with Latin teacher Kathleen Durkin and student Matthew Gregg (sitting), students posed in their Latin Club t-shirts (left to right, back): Emily Gaven, Samantha Shaps, Elizabeth Derderian, Deanna Watkins, Micaela Fontanetta, and, in the red chariot, Zoë Caponegro and Natalie Abatemarco, Lindsey Gambino, Harrison Ernst, John O’Hare, Joanna Fealey, Emma Rubino, and Theresa Hughes.

Garden City High School Future Business Leaders of America with business teacher Dr. Erin McKinstry (far right)

High School students secure top business awards

“Garden City High School business students did an excellent job at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) District Competition,” explained business teacher Dr. Erin McKinstry. The competition, which was held on Friday, January 20th, included students from many Nassau County high schools

including Jericho, John F. Kennedy, Mepham, H. Frank Carey, New Hyde Park, Elmont, Floral Park, Sewanhaka, and Valley Stream. “The competition consisted of a total of 172 students competing in public speaking and written events. Our students definitely enjoyed the event! I am pleased to share that the

following Garden City High School students placed in the competition: Dean Van Noy (11th grade): 1st Place in Client Services; 5th in Entrepreneurship Caroline Feryo (9th grade): 3rd Place in Public Speaking I; 3rd Place in Introduction to Business Vedant Trivedi (12th grade): 3rd Place

in Economics Brennan Maggio (11th grade): 3rd Place in Personal Finance; 4th Place in Banking and Financial Systems Chase Gladd (10th grade): 4th Place in Personal Finance Joe Doud (12th grade): 5th Place in Economics

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BY ZOË CAPONEGRO (CLASS OF 2017)

Latin Club celebrates Saturnalia

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L E G A L LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of DCB Ventures III, LLC Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 08/11/16 Off. Loc.: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 377 Oak Street, Suite 110, Garden City, NY 11530. Purpose: any lawful purpose or activity. GC 0557 6X 1/06, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/07, 2/14 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of PolitiBee LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/29/16. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: PolitiBee LLC, 998C Old Country Road, Ste. 324, Plainview, NY 11803. Purpose: Any lawful activity. GC 0562 6X 1/13,20,27,2/3,10,17 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of The Slanty Shanty, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY “) on 12/22/2016. Office located in Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC, c/o Law Office of Peter J. Wagner, 33 Walt Whitman Rd., Suite 208, Huntington Station, NY 11746. Purpose: any lawful purpose. GC 0563 6X 01/13,20,27,02/03,10,17 PUBLIC NOTICE OF COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE Notice is hereby given that I shall on the 21st day of February, 2017 through the 24th day of February, 2017, beginning at 10:00 o’clock in the morning each day, in the Legislative Chambers, First Floor, Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building, 1550 Franklin Avenue, Mineola, New York, sell at public auction the tax liens on certain real estate, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party in interest in such real estate shall have paid to the County Treasurer by February 17th, 2017 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges against the prop-

erty. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 percent per six month period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code. Effective with the February, 2017 lien sale Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $125.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/DocumentCenter/ View/17674 A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be advertised in this publication on or before February 16th, 2017. Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made available in Braille, large print, audio-tape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 Ext. 13715. Dated: January 2017 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, New York TERMS OF SALE Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts. However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne

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at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased. The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/ or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’s rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receivership. The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed. The Nassau County Treasurer reserves the right to intervene in any bankruptcy case/litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the Treasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. However, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing of a proof of claim on their behalf, covering their investment in said tax lien. The Nassau County Treasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk. The rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after

such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale. Dated: January 2017 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, New York GC 0568 2X 02/03, 02/10 LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY NOTICE OF FILING OF 2017 VILLAGE ASSESSMENT ROLL AND OF MEETING OF BOARD OF REVIEW FOR THE PURPOSE OF HEARING COMPLAINTS IN RELATION TO ASSESSMENTS FOR THE YEAR 2017 Pursuant to Section 1406 of the Real Property Tax Law, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Assessor has completed the assessment roll of the Incorporated Village of Garden City, New York, for the year 2017, and filed the same with the Village Clerk of said Village at his office in the Village Hall, 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York, where it may be seen and examined by any person during business hours until the 21st day of February, 2017, and that on said 21st day of February, 2017, between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. the Assessor and at least a majority of the members of the Board of Trustees, constituting the Board of Review, will meet in said Village Hall, 351 Stewart Avenue in said Village, for the purpose of hearing complaints in relation to assessments. Karen M. Altman CLERK OF THE INCORPORATED

VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK Dated: Garden City, New York January 31, 2017 The Incorporated Village of Garden City does not discriminate on the basis of disability for admission to, access to, or participation in its programs, activities or public meetings, and has designated Karen M. Altman, Village Clerk, as Disability Compliance Coordinator. Persons with a disability who wish to attend a meeting should contact Karen Altman at least 24 hours in advance of meeting at: 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York 11530 (516) 465-4051 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. GC 0569 1X 02/03 LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids MUST be RECEIVED BY AND DELIVERED TO: THE PURCHASING DIVISION Incorporated Village of Garden City 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York 11530 between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., UNTIL 11:00 A.M., E.S.T., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2017 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following: PERENNIALS, ANNUALS, AND BULBS TREES & SHRUBS Specifications, Form of Bid, and other information may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Division at the above address. Rosemary Monahan Buyer Dated: February 3, 2017 GC 0570 1X 02/03 LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids MUST be RECEIVED BY AND DELIVERED TO: THE PURCHASING DIVISION Incorporated Village of Garden City 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York 11530 between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Continued on page 45

From page 1 put back into service,” DiCapua explained. A comprehensive round of testing last November and its results, now in hand, prompted Garden City schools to further remediation actions. “Over the last several weeks, because there has been such a rush at laboratories examining specimens, we just got test results back. We had several sites that were okay and some that were still high. Also for some outlets we tried simple remediation with filters and things like that but the long-term outlook seems very cumbersome. The amount of time and water for the filter to process could result in us changing it once a week and for some locations once a day. We continue to look at this, and unfortunately it appears to go slowly as we awaited testing results – when it takes two months to get our testing results it slows up remediation efforts,” DiCapua said. School Board President Angela Heineman asked her what further investigations into the district’s lead problems are being conducted at this point in time. DiCapua said further research into each isolated area, with a classroom sink for example, has warranted the systematic approach in

L E G A L N O T I C E S Continued from page 44 UNTIL 11:00 A.M., E.S.T., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2017 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following: LIQUID CHLORINE TABLET CHLORINE Specifications, Form of Bid, and other information may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Division at the above address. Rosemary Monahan Buyer Dated: February 3, 2017 GC 0571 1X 02/03

case there were no common factors involved. “We are trying out several different things – right now it’s just still trial and error. Once we have that overall solution, we will try to apply it where we could. Every faucet or outlet that needed to be put out of circulation is not running. We have signs on walls, meetings with teachers and principals so everybody knows the sources – nothing has been looked past,” DiCapua explained. New testing standards instituted by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, dropping a threshold for lead contamination levels from 20 parts per billion to 15 parts per billion, exacerbated the concerns for the parts of the New York metropolitan area in which many school buildings and facilities as well as local water pipes and manufacturing industries date back to the 1950’s and 60’s. Lead issues were set ablaze when Garden City received its lab results with an increased number of potable water sources showing lead present, although testing only takes place when the outlets have been dormant for up to eight hours. “We have been working for the last several months after our compliance testing for the lead in our water sources, at all the buildings. Last year we

saw a change in legislation that required additional testing so we did all the faucets, not just we believed to be potable ones but also all the bathrooms and slop sinks. When all of that was completed and we did have quite a few that came back above the threshold,” DiCapua said. She noted how the school district has tried to strategize and “hit the schools where faucets were wanted to keep going” with efforts to either install filters, change parts or reconfigure the installation. Others were considered less of a priority and have remained out of order indefinitely. After a question from School Board Trustee Robert Martin, DiCapua said not a tremendous amount of outlets that failed in testing are now back in service. “If any location was re-tested in November, really just a handful of them are in service. The couple of initial places that were drinking water, we went after them right away. Everything is fine and re-tested there. These others that are going much slower we really did not want to dole out – if we had 10 sinks in one area that failed tests, we were trying these different methods but not where it was an area that was loaded and things were not working,” she said.

Two of the Phase I remediation efforts last fall that failed were for specific drinking fountains; one is a new fountain at the high school and the other was an older one at Homestead School. DiCapua detailed that aspect for the board, and she says all other fountains have been “stabilized and/or upgraded” and they have not brought up more lead results again. A spigot at Garden City Middle School was re-tested and it is now okay, it was able to be re-used after a second water line was run through it. “Anything that students and staff are currently using for drinking water have more than passed the new tests. That is not a problem,” she said. One parent speaking during public comment asked about the lead remediation efforts. Dana Fazio Henson, a mother of three kids, started her comments and questions on the topic of safety, in light of recent incidents at Stratford Elementary involving a teacher there. She said parents had been concerned “about how schools are being managed.” That sentiment can apply to the drinking water supply and lead contamination as well. Henson asked DiCapua, Feirsen and the school board if the district knew of when the last lead testing period took place, one year

ago or in years prior, as the drinking water spots now out of service were functioning up until this time. “I am sure my children have been drinking and using the water before this year. Is there a recommendation that we should have the children tested for lead presence (in their blood)? Has it gone that far?” Henson asked. Dr. Feirsen said the administration consulted the schools’ physician, who advised parents to speak with their family doctors. “Just remember that the lead is tested in water that has been standing for a number of hours, per protocol. Your home if it was built prior to 1983 would see the same issues – once the water has run for 30 seconds then the level of lead decreases dramatically. If you are the first to drink from a fountain that has not been used in a long time then maybe that gives out a higher concentration. But remember we’re talking about microscopic amounts with 15 parts per billion of concentration. From what I read you would have to have prolonged exposure to this to have significant health risks,” Dr. Feirsen said.

Three new GCHS electives announced

From page 1 Garden City High School Principal Nanine McLaughlin and Cannone worked together in this curriculum planning phase, as the anticipated courses are designed to benefit the district’s high schoolers. She took inventory of other area high schools that offered their freshmen AP Geography, and the effects of those classes. Cannone says McLaughlin then worked with Garden City High School’s Guidance Department, led by Gina Christel, to ensure if a freshman wanted to pursue it the course would be the right fit for them. That aspect will be evaluated with the incoming kids being younger and new high school students heading in. Students would start AP Geography “if they happen to be a good fit per their guidance counselor’s help to make the best decision,” he commented. The goal of administration remained meeting the desires of students of Garden City to challenge themselves. Dr. Cannone explains that with this strategy in place the board will be able to consider adding that elective. “To summarize Ms. McLaughlin and her

team thought long and hard about that and they put together a package of new course offerings or a change that really challenges students and keeps up with the spirit of what we are trying to do standards-wise in the district, and would appeal to a wide variety of students,” he said. School Board President Angela Heineman quickly checked with Cannone the only change being the offering for AP Geography to freshmen, “opening up the opportunity for everybody in grades nine through 12,” she said. Heineman made sure to confirm with Cannone that incoming freshmen and others would have the chance to take the suggested electives and not lose any core coursework with the changes discussed, and he assured her of that. On January 24 the school board also accepted a Special Senate Grant for $75,000, and $16,000 from that is to go towards the purchase of a milling machine for Project Lead the Way classes. One other addition to the Project Lead the Way sequence came before the school board as it accepted a $1,500 donation from Garden City Friends of S.T.E.M. for the purchase of a 3-D scan-

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District details lead remediation in schools

ner. Another donation from Garden City Friends of S.T.E.M, one for $2,500, was accepted for the purchase of a hybrid 3-D printer, scanner and mill for usage by students in High School Science Research program, led by GCHS Science Curriculum Coordinator Dr. Elena Casio and Dr. Steven Gordon. To officially accept the Senate Grant and both of those assigned 3-D machinery donations, board votes took place last week to increase the 2016-2017 general fund revenue and appropriation budgets in the set amounts of $75,000, $2,500 and $1,500 plus allocations for other three other items totaling $5,470.94. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Robert Feirsen called the January 24 outline of new courses “a preview” of one piece of next year’s budget for instruction. The next school board work session, as budget season gets underway, is scheduled for Tuesday, February 7 at 8:15 pm at the high school. Following that will be the regular monthly board meeting on Tuesday, February 28.

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State audits GC school district, examines overtime

From page 1 ed was overtime. “District officials have not established a policy or written procedures to ensure that all overtime hours worked by department employees are properly authorized. Overtime payments totaled $41,663, of which $36,723 had not been pre-approved. Because district officials have not always required employees to obtain written pre-approval for working overtime, there is no assurance that overtime costs are accurate,” DiNapoli’s statement read. On January 24 Dr. Feirsen explained that Comptroller DiNapoli had been charged with auditing all New York school districts over the past decade in the wake of problems in the Roslyn school district. “They had audited us in 2008 and they came back for a second time at the end of last school year (2015-2016). The audit was done with a generalized risk assessment as they looked at all aspects of GCUFSD operations and they decide what areas we may need to focus on. If they think they can provide us with guidance on better practices they would identify that and ways to better use the resources the community provides to us. In this case they selected overtime, which is a significant cost to the school

district and a cost that we’ve monitored very closely over the time I’ve been here (since 2005). We believe we have it under control. In all their audit of all our overtime, over a 22-month period, they came down to questioning a little less than $8,000 worth of questionable charges, some of which we believe are not questionable,” Feirsen said. He explained that overtime is accrued in departments such as Buildings and Grounds for example as events and circumstances happen. “Tonight (January 24) with all the rain we have had we (the district facilities) could spring a leak. Somebody should be there to make sure the leak is addressed before students come in tomorrow morning. There is no way to do that (allocate employee cost) through a pre-approval process and say when there is overtime required. Or during winter we could have snowstorms and we’d need to clear ice. So we have put into place processes for preapproval of overtime, and then there’s some cases in which emergencies exist and we cannot have that pre-approval process,” Dr. Feirsen said. One suggestion given to GCUFSD involves codifying the way overtime is accrued, and Feirsen says that will be implemented to the best ability of the

district administration. “Overall we were delighted with the audit as they were very thorough. They (auditors) were here for three to four months, they were regular residents of the Administration Building on Cathedral Avenue. We are happy to see they’ve found something where we can improve but also we are delighted this is what came up. It shows our business practices are sound and that we are using resources wisely and at the same time we are open to improvement,” he said. On January 24 the school board and Dr. Feirsen commented on several topics ranging from Stratford School incidents in 2016 and the district chain of communications to testing for lead contamination in schools’ water sources since last fall. Engaged dialogues with community members and education leaders and letters to parents were among the top priorities since December. But as other questions abound and parents seek information on children’s safety, the state audit was not brought up during public comment. DiNapoli’s memo reminded schools and communities in the state about responsible spending in the tax cap environment, as for the 2017-2018 school year a cap of 1.26 percent for municipalities

– down from two percent – looms. “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s critical that schools make every dollar count. By auditing school district and charter school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively,” DiNapoli’s press release stated. The report on Garden City Schools was made public at the same time as audits of Gowanda Central School District, Holland Patent Central School District, Rochester Career Mentoring Charter School and the Tully Central School District. Also noted with DiNapoli’s release on January 19 was the way citizens can review public schools’ and other New York government accounts online. “For access to state and local government spending and nearly 50,000 state contracts, visit OpenBookNY. The easy-touse website was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the financial workings of government,” according to his statement.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR From page 2 community comment, and the Board listens intently to the ideas offered during these exchanges. In short, participation is encouraged, and the words of those who come forward are given serious consideration. By attending the upcoming Board of Education budget review sessions, you will be able to find out first-hand what you can expect in the coming school year. In addition, you will have a direct opportunity to shape the district’s overall educational plan for 2017-18. A schedule of meeting dates is provided below. All meetings are held in the Garden City High School library and begin at 8:15 p.m. Public Work Session - Budget Work Session #1 Overview of Superintendent’s Budget and Revenues - Tuesday, February 7, 2017 Regular Session / Budget Work Session #2 All Non-Instructional areas/ Administrative and Capital Components - Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Public Work Session Budget Work Session #3 Instructional Components – Part I Tuesday, March 14, 2017 Regular Session - Budget Work Session #4

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Instructional Components – Part II Tuesday, March 21, 2017 Public Work Session/Budget Work Session #5 – (if needed) Tuesday, April 4, 2017 Regular Session - Adoption of District Budget Thursday, April 20, 2017 Public Work Session Budget Hearing Tuesday, May 9, 2017 Budget Vote and Election / Annual Meeting - Tuesday, May 16, 2017 I hope to see you at the Board meetings! Robert Feirsen, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

March for Life

To the Editor: On Friday, January 27 I participated in my first March for Life in Washington, DC. Everyone takes from such an experience their own impression: An ocean of happy, smiling, enthusiastic faces, thousands and thousands of young adults eager to take up and carry the cause forward, unwilling to euphemize abortion. Veteran marchers equally enthusiastic, buoyed by the most remarkable election results in American history. Here a Jewish fellow in yarmulke and peyot, there a group of Missouri Lutherans, coming up the Gays for Life, followed by the Sisters

of Life and soon to pass the Bikers for Life-even two protestors with large pro-choice posters walking through the crowd in peace, utterly unmolested. The Capitol police benignly looking on the singing, chanting, praying thousands upon thousands exercising their precious rights of freedom of speech and assembly in front of the Supreme Court of the United States. What a contrast with the protests of the previous weekend! The former filled with violence,bitterness,rage ,hatred,over the top profanity virtually

pornographic, threatening, intimidating and vengeful. There, in that crowd on Friday in Washington with our Capitol in the background and the Supreme Court before us the words of Deuteronomy were swelling in my mind “I set before you life or death,blessing or curse. Choose life then, that you and your descendants may live...” I pray that our generation of Americans makes the right choice. John Villanella

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Wish, Believe, Achieve: The Annual Dinner, Presented by the Garden City PTA. One night to celebrate what we believe…when parents, teachers, and a community come together with one voice; every child’s potential becomes a reality. This is an event you will not want to miss. Tickets will go on sale in February but save the date: Garden City Hotel, March 23rd. The generosity of our parents and community make this evening possible. All donations are appreciated; either complete baskets or items to be included in baskets. No donation is too small or too large. Email us for easy drop-off / pick-up instructions dinner@gardencitypta.org or bring your donation to the February PTA meetings. You can even donate online visit bit. ly/PTADinnerDonation. The Garden City PTA is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Your donation is tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

Calling All Parent Leaders

“Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the earth who reflect this nation’s compassion, unselfish caring, patience, and just plain loving one another.” ~ Erma Bombeck It is time to begin the process of nominating qualified candidates for the open board positions for the 2017-2018 PTA Executive Board. We would like to invite our community to help with this important task. Being

a parent (grandparent, caregiver) leader is an excellent way to give back to your child, their school, and our community (also looks great on a resume). The knowledge and experience you will receive as a board member will be equally as valuable to you. We truly appreciate your help selecting candidates for the following positions: President-Elect, Vice President Communication, Treasurer, Secretary, School Directors: High School and Stewart School. To learn more about these positions or to nominate yourself or a potential candidate please contact, Pat Aprigliano at executivevp@gardencitypta.org or visit bit.ly/GCPTAMake-ANomination.

GCPTA Meetings:

• 2/7, T – Joint Primary Meeting at Homestead at 9:30 am and general membership vote. • 2/14, T – Joint Elementary Meeting at Stratford at 9:30 am and general membership vote.

Upcoming GCPS Events: Attention Stewart Parents

• 2/9, Th – Author/Illustrator Night in the GYM from 6:30 to 8:30 pm

Attention Stratford Parents

• 2/8-9, W-Th – Stratford Fifth Grade Musical at 7:00 pm

Attention High School Parents

• 2/6, M – Parents of Seniors: Skit Night Rehearsal at 7:30 pm

PTA at the BOE

Join the discussion at a Board of Education meeting. February begins school budget season. • 2/7, T – BOE Budget Work Session: Overview of

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Garden City PTA News Superintendent’s Budget and Revenues at GCHS at 8:15 pm, In need of School Budget 101? Check out our School Budget Basics Infographic at http://bit. ly/SchoolBudgetBasics or visit our website www.gardencitypta.org, Committees - Legislation.

PTA Membership is year round!

Anyone can be a PTA Member at anytime, so if you haven’t already joined – visit our website at www.gardencitypta. org or bit.ly/JoinGCPTAToday. The Garden City PTA is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Your membership is tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Visit bit.ly/ GCPTAMemberBenefits for a list of NYS and National PTA Benefits for members.

February is “Hearth Health Awareness Month” (Source: American Heart Association) Today is National Wear Red Day! #GoRedWearRed We women sure know a lot of numbers by heart, like phone numbers, birthdays, pin numbers and passwords. But do you know the most critical numbers for your heart health? That knowledge could just save your life. That’s why Go Red For Women and The Heart Truth are encouraging all women to schedule a visit with their doctor to learn their personal health numbers including Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Blood Sugar and Body Mass Index (BMI) and assess their risk for heart disease and stroke. It’s time to learn the most critical numbers in your life. Your heart depends on it.

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“Wish Believe Achieve” was created by Garden City High Senior, Christopher Crowley, for The Annual GC PTA Dinner. He was inspired by his fellow classmate’s artwork, Caroline Lark, featured on the cover of GCPS 2016-17 Calendar and Parent Guide. Website: www.gardencitypta.org Twitter: Twitter.com/ GardenCityPTA Facebook: Facebook.com/ GardenCityPTA Join the conversation and invite your friends.

Who We Are

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!

College planning workshop Community Support Services Fair

College Connection will be offering a free college planning and admissions workshop on Wednesday, March 22 at 7:30 PM at the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island, 38 Old Country Road, Garden City. The workshop is open to students and parents alike. This forum will explore such topics as choosing a college that’s a “best” fit for you, the intricacies and nuances of the college application and admissions process, creating a compel-

ling college essay, and paying for that college degree. Seth Bykofsky of College Connection, (also known as The College Whisperer”) will present an engaging and informative program that is a must attend for anyone applying to college, planning for college, paying for college, or just thinking about college. Register at www.tfaforms.com/319156 or www.CollegeConnect.info

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The Garden City School District’s Department of Pupil Personnel Services will hold its 4th Annual Support Services Fair on Thursday, February 16, from 6 - 8:00pm (Snow date: Monday, March 6th). The event will be held at the Garden City High School Library, 170 Rockaway Avenue, Garden City. Meet with a variety of vendors from

children and adult service organizations. Guest Speakers to begin at 6:30pm Topics include - Assistive Technology, Strategies for Behavior Intervention and How to Foster Socialization Opportunities For any questions, contact Michele Vincent, LCSWR, 516-478-1500 or Mandi Stefankiewicz, MS/CAGS 516-478-2035

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Yuletide Ball raises funds for Child Life Program

The Garden City community, friends and supporters of Winthrop-University Hospital came together for a festive evening this holiday season to benefit the Hospital’s Child Life Program. The 2016 Yuletide

Ball, graciously hosted by Paula and Brendan McGovern in their beautiful Garden City home on December 10, 2016, was a resounding success, drawing close to 200 guests and raising $209,000.

“Our family has been blessed to be on the receiving end of the amazing services offered by the Child Life Program at Winthrop, and we were honored to welcome the community into our home to support

Paula McGovern, Yuletide Ball Host and 2016 Yuletide Ball Committee Chair (center), is joined by the rest of the committee: (l.-r.) Katy Cole, Amanda Wood, Winthrop-University Hospital Board Member Sheila Heslin, Ellen McMillin, Liz Golden, Kathryn Rafferty, and Winthrop Board Members Mary Beth Tully and Michelle Clark. Not present in the photograph are committee members Sandy DeMille and Nicole Foster.

this great cause,” said the McGoverns. Over the years, Winthrop’s Yuletide Ball has raised more than $2.8 million in support of the Hospital’s Child Life Program, which is dedicated to helping children understand and cope with the hospital experience. Certified Child Life Specialists utilize therapeutic

play, arts and crafts, entertainment and other diversions to ensure that the hospital experience is as stress-free as possible for children and their families. A vital program across the full spectrum of inpatient, outpatient and emergency services at Winthrop, Child Life is supported in its entirety by philanthropic contributions.

John Collins, President and CEO of Winthrop-University Hospital (left); Brendan and Paula McGovern, hosts of the 2016 Yuletide ball (center); and Charles Strain, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Winthrop (right

(L to R) Row 1, John E. Appelt (Chamber 1st VP) presenting Jill Palmeri, The Andy Foundation with a check; Row 2 (L to R): Michael Ventre, (Chamber 2nd VP); Kristen Laird; John Wilton, (Chairman Merchant Committee); Dennis Donnelly (Chamber Executive Director); Jacqueline Goode; Salvatore Ferrara; Back Row (L to R) Roger Eltringham; Kevin Walsh, Sean Martens and Stephanie Cullum, (Immediate Past President).

Chamber presents The Andy Foundation with donation

On Thursday, January 19 the Garden City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors presented Jill Palmeri, founder of The Andy Foundation, with a check for the donations received from our Adopt-a-Lamppost Event. Not only did

this event encourage families and businesses to have fun and show creativity in decorating the lampposts, but more importantly, raised money for our local charities. In addition to The Andy Foundation,

funds raised from the “adoption fee” was donated to the following charities: Family & Children Association Garden City Foundation Garden City Friends of STEM Mollie Biggane Melanoma Foundation

The INN Winthrop Cancer Center for Kids Wounded Warrior Project Thank you to all who participated, and we look forward to more creative lampposts in 2017.

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GCMS Principal Dr. Peter Osroff (left) and social worker Keegan Baker (right) are “Student of the Month” recipients for December (in alpha order): Ian Bailey, Melina Brivio, Nicole Fedor, Kyle Galanti, James Healy, Brian Kern, Matthew McCoy, Julie Murphy, Emma Nagler, Ardan Sanossian, Ariyana Toppin, Robert Treanor, and Anna Venezia.

“Student of the Month” & “Kindness Counts” Honorees Garden City Middle School honored its most recent nominees selected by their academic team for December’s “Student of the Month,” as well as those students “caught” by a staff member in an act of kindness for December’s “Kindness Counts” awards. The students receive certificates, and thanks to GC Pizza and Panera, they received gift certificates to use at the sponsors’ businesses.

Pictured here receiving “Kindness Counts” awards for the month of December with GCMS Principal Dr. Peter Osroff (left) and social worker Mr. Keegan Baker (right) are (in alpha order): Corwin Dunne, Emily Bradley, James Ervolino, Annaliese Etienne, Michael Mangione, Ethan Merigolo, and Frank Patano.

Hemlock School supports Ronald McDonald House

Hemlock teachers and Principal Audrey Bellovin and her husband worked together to prepare brunch for families at Ronald McDonald House in New Hyde Park on Saturday, January 21st. The volunteers are pictured here (left to right): Howard Levine and Audrey Bellovin, primary art teacher Nicole Leyland, Hemlock classroom teachers Eryn Maher, Kathy Cocoman, Patty Foehr, and Lorraine Mayo with Ronald McDonald representative Betti McClellan. “We may have provided them with breakfast, but we got much more from the experience!” shared Principal Bellovin. “The stories we heard were inspiring. Thank you to Ronald McDonald House for allowing us to help out.”

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Brownie Troop #1435 learns about healthy snacking

Troop moms Alyson Bremer and Heather McDonald taught our Brownie Troop 1435 girls all about healthy snacking for 2017 while Troop Leader Deb Melgar hopes that the healthy lessons the girls learn now while theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re young will last a lifetime. Troop 1435 wishes you a happy and healthy 2017.

Troop 1357 packs Stockings for Soldiers

Girl Scout Troop 1357 of Garden City assembled over 20 stockings full of holiday treats and personal supplies as part of the Stockings for Soldiers donation drive. The girls also wrote personalized letters for each stocking, wishing our soldiers a safe and happy Christmas season. This has become an annual tradition with Troop 1357 supporting this local charitable effort.

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Daisy Troop 1351 News

Daisy Troop 1351 kick-started 2017 - literally! The girls visited Shin’s Tae Kwon Do and participated in a number of strength and agility activities to earn their “Courageous and Strong” petal. Everyone had so much fun breaking a wood board with their own hands! A special thank you to Shin’s and ViPizza (fuel for our bodies!) for hosting us.

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Stewart School presents 79th annual opera

Congratulations to Stewart School’s fifth grade cast and crew, parents and teachers, especially music teacher and director Kelly Grace, on another successful opera production! On Thursday, January 19th, two casts presented Gaetano Donizetti’s “The Elixir of Love” to packed audiences in Stewart’s auditorium. The familiar story of mistaken love fulfilled

through an elixir – of course, only after several twists and turns of the plot – was the 79th opera production the school has presented. Here are a few photos from this year’s show. To view an entire album of images from both casts, visit Stewart’s website (http://gc. schoolwires.net/Domain/10) and click on the “Photo Gallery” dropdown at the top of the page.

The villagers are not optimistic about Nemerino’s prospects to wed the beautiful Adina (Cast 1).

Adina (Cast 1) sings the lovely “Tristan Adored Isolde.” Adina and Sergeant Belcore (Cast 1) sing a joyful wedding song, although Adina has misgivings.

A new suitor, Sergeant Belcore, arrives on the scene to ask for Adina’s hand (Cast 1).

All’s well that ends well when Sergeant Belcore is called away on military business and Adina marries Nemorino - thanks to Doctor Dulcamara’s “Elixir of Love” (Cast 2).

Convinced he needs twice the elixir power to make Adina fall in love with him, but with no money to buy more, Nemorino enlists with Sergeant Belcore (Cast 2).

Adina sings “Tristan Adored Isolde,” with secret interest in Nemorino’s advances.

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Expertly directed by music teacher Kelly Grace (far left), Stewart’s entire fifth grade presented “The Elixir of Love” on January 19th. Note the beautiful backdrop created by art teacher Melissa Pashayan and her students.

The crew did an excellent job under the direction of Mr. Tim Schoelle. Adina longs for Nemorino to fall in love with her (Cast 2).

Members of Stewart’s fifth grade class comprised the opera chorus.

With a second bottle of the elixir in hand, Nemorino (Cast 1) is certain Adina will fall for him over Sergeant Belcore.

Doctor Dulcamara (Cast 1) arrives in the village to sell his magic, cure-all elixir.

Nemorino (Cast 2), smitten with Adina, sings “She’s a Darling.”

Nemorino buys a bottle of the elixir from Doctor Dulcamara (Cast 2) to help Adina fall in love with him.

Lovesick for Adina, Nemorino reflects on his bleak chances for marriage to the beautiful maiden.

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Standing ovation and dancing in the aisles

“Will Sing for Food” a huge success The 6th annual Will Sing For Food concert was held January 14th and thanks to enthusiastic and generous crowds, the group is able to make a donation of over $14,000 to the Long Island Council of Churches (LICC) food pantries! The night was filled with music, laughter, and had the audience singing along and dancing in the aisles to music spanning decades and genres. Audiences delighted to classic tunes by everything from The Monkees and Santana to Sara Bareillas and Colbie Caillat. Truly something for everyone. At the event , Wally Merna, a United Church of Christ chaplain who runs the LICC emergency food pantries in Freeport, was present and spoke eloquently about the continuing need for food and funds, and opened eyes about how widespread hunger is on Long Island, even in

Will Sing for Food Cast 2017

unexpected communities. The Will Sing For Food cast performed to a full house at the Garden City Community Church. Reverend Lynn Sullivan welcomed the cast and relayed stories to highlight the growing need and to inspire a call to action not only at the event but throughout the year. The talented 2017cast includes: Packy Bunn, Denelle Burns, Dave Butler, Diane Feyrer, Rick Herbst, Billy Lucano, John Mezzo, Zach Mezzo, Adam Mirabella, Andrew Morreale, Anna Morreale, George Petersen, Joe Rivera, Jim Rowe, Maura Ryan, Melissa Ryan, Brett Sandgren, Emily Schaubeck, John Schoch, Mike Veny, Alexandra Vernice, Bill Volz, and Jill Yoo. If you missed the event and would like to make a donation, you can donate online at www.liccdonate.org.

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Tiger, Tiger! On Safari in India’s Kanha National Park BY KAREN RUBIN

(Our Royal Expeditions ‘Jungle Book Wildlife Safari and Cycling Adventure’ in central India began with our experience cycling through villages and the wildlife sanctuary, itself, and continued with game drives in Pench National Park; see 1/13, 1/20, 1/27) It is approaching 5 pm, the final moments of our fifth and final game drive in six days of exploring India’s Pench and Kanha national parks, famous for tiger. So far, though we have seen amazing animals, birds, insects, the ultimate prize of a tiger sighting has eluded us. I have new appreciation for how elusive they are, particularly with the massive amount of forest territory and the fact they tend to be active before 8:30 am then settle down in the jungle, coming out again in the evening in this season which is approaching winter. I have also come to suspect they have also figured out the schedule for our safari vehicles which announce our coming with loud rumbling sounds. The light is fading. This entire drive hastily arranged in Kanha by Royal Expeditions because none of us had spotted the tigers after the four scheduled game drives so far. Nara, our naturalist/guide from Taj Safaris, is laser-focused on finding a tiger for us. We have already gotten to see most of the animals for which these parks are famous – it has been

In the last moments of our last game drive, we see not one but two tigers – male and female – at Kanha National Park in central India © 2017 Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com t thrilling to see them in such close proximity (I even got a brief sighting of a leopard!). But we have yet to catch even a glimpse of the star attraction: the tiger. We have seen and followed tracks left on the sandy road; listened to the “alarms” sent up by the black-faced langur monkeys (that look like wise

men) that provide our guide and naturalist the best clues as to the location and movement of the tigers. The scene is quite fantastic, in fact, when one guide gives a scouting report to another, and we all tear off at great speed. But we have yet to have the luck of being in exactly right place, right

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time to view. We only have 2 hours this afternoon, so he races to get to the most likely territory known for tiger – it takes 20 minutes to travel there from the entrance gate even driving so fast, bumping on the rough road and holding on tightly to the railing See page D2

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Tiger, Tiger! On Safari in India’s Kanha National Park Continued from page D1

in the open vehicle, the park is so vast. It is quite a thrill ride. Periodically, especially where the trails cross each other, he stops, turns off the engine, and just listens. Sometimes there is just complete (eerie) silence, but soon a fantastic cacophony jungle sounds come into focus. We hear various bird calls, which Nara identifies for us, and we find ourselves searching the trees and the sky, contenting ourselves with shooting photos of fantastic birds. Nara and the park guide examine prints in the trail – and can tell how long ago they were made, whether a male (more rounded) or a female (more rectangular and pointed). It is just after the rainy season, so the forest is thick, verdant and cool (actually cold in the morning); but in the intense summer heat and drought, the forest becomes dry and brown and the tigers come out to water holes (some made by the park) more predictably. So while the conditions are generally more pleasant this time of year for viewing, sightings are trickier. Nara and the park guide who is assigned to us confer. We move on. If we meet up with another jeep (there aren’t as many in this section of the park), they share intel, sometimes strategizing. Whenever he stops, Nara explains his strategy for finding the tiger, based on its patterns, which is really insightful. Other safari goers we chance to meet during our drives- particularly where we stop for breakfast – tell of their luck. A British woman makes us jealous when she shows photos she snapped

A female tiger crosses the road just in front of our safari vehicle in Kanha National Park © 2017 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com off a tiny point-and-shoot camera of a mother tiger with her cub, while we are there armed with our super duper DSLRs and 300 and 400 mm lenses, with nothing to show. The best time to see the tiger is either very early – moments after arriving in the park (when I chance to spot a leopard on a ridge), or late in the afternoon. The park doesn’t open before 6 am, so we head out from the lodge by 5:30 am (they send us off with hot coffee and tea and biscuits, plus a blanket and hot water bottle for the safari vehicle), and it can take 40 minutes waiting at the gate in the surprisingly cold air, before we are processed, assigned a guide and a zone in the park, and allowed to enter. So we race to get to some spot that

our naturalist and guide believe has a good likelihood for spotting tiger. Of course, along the way and throughout our tour, we see an amazing array of animals and the guide patiently waits for us to take our shots before moving on, imparting information about the various animals we see. The landscape is really beautiful, and in the morning and afternoon light, dramatic. You never know what you will spot or when, so it is constantly thrilling – you are literally hunting (with a camera). In the first couple of game drives, we all were a lot more casual, so we spent a lot of time with the langur monkeys, rhesus monkeys, the jackals, the wild dogs, the wild pigs, the spotted deer and the swamp deer, and the myriad

birds, not to mention the insects and trees that prove quite fascinating. But as we realize our window of opportunity for seeing the tiger closing, we are a lot more single-minded in that pursuit, rushing passed scenes of animals we had already seen before. The naturalist and guide who accompany us are earnest to the point of frantic to succeed for their tourists. “Until people see a tiger, they can’t relax or do other things,” he tells us. So when they get a hint of a tiger, they race with unbelievable speed, even dashing in reverse (hold on!) despite how crude the road (more of a trail) to get to a spot. Sometimes so many vehicles converge in both directions no one can move (this is particularly the case on a day that school and scout groups have come out by the dozens) – but the driver manages somehow to maneuver with tremendous skill. This happens repeatedly with no sightings (which is why you will typically organize 3-5 game drives during your visit). But here we are, at 5 pm, when Nara picks up on the alarm sent up by the langur monkeys. He says a steady alarm means the tiger is moving; intermittent means the tiger has stopped. It’s our last game drive, hastily arranged by our tour company, Royal Expeditions (no small feat since permits have to be applied for in advance), our last chance. We follow the ‘alarm’ sent up by the monkeys. When their calls are not continuous, Nara can tell that the tiger has stopped moving, and calculates that it is in the middle of the forested area. Nara has to guess which direction the

tiger will move. After about 10 minutes waiting and listening (while we happily shoot photos of birds gathering in trees above us), he picks up again and goes to the last best spot, in the direction of a meadow with tall grass that leads to the water. Several vehicles are already parked there and in an instant, excitement: “People lose their minds when they spot a tiger.” The naturalist tells us. The drivers, also. Just then, the tiger emerges from the forest and crosses the road, just a few feet from the vehicle ahead of us – but we aren’t in great position to see and I am thinking how ironic this is to finally be where the tiger is, but not to actually see it. But Nara is not to be thwarted. He maneuvers our vehicle through this enormous crowd, going off the trail into the thicket, to get us into a good position. Meanwhile, we are holding on in open vehicles, trying to snap shots before the tiger disappears again into the forest growth. I snap, snap, snap – get a shot (I am thinking it isn’t great, but a shot nonetheless, but actually, afterward I see I got more than a few) –before the tiger disappears into the woods. Nara moves the vehicle again and lo

and behold, the tiger remerges from the wood, now crossing the road directly between our vehicle and another one, to a grassy area on her way to the water. Amazingly, a male tiger emerges and walks after her. Most of the other vehicles have already headed out because it is literally closing time and the drivers are fined if they are late to the gate. But Nara stays. We get shot after shot as the light fades to dusk. I’m lucky, standing up on the highest perch, to get some shots of both tigers together. I shoot frantically, not knowing how many moments I will have. I can’t even take the time to check if my setting is right. I’m going on instinct. I fight between needing fast exposure and high ISO to compensate for fading light, the darkness of the woods, and the tigers’ motion, and fear I might actually be overexposing. By now, we are the only vehicle still remaining. We watch as the female sits in the grass, looking back at the male as he approaches her. It is quite a scene. Finally, Nara says we have to leave and he tears off at great speed to make it back in time, while we are giddy with our good fortune: We saw not one, but two tigers! It’s an intense, thrilling feeling. I

realize I have barely taken a breath. The game drives have been fascinating. It is thrilling to not know what you will see, or when. Then momentary, serendipitous flashes. Seeing the animals in their habitat, all sorts of questions and considerations come to mind. And the landscapes are just beautiful. Kanha’s Abundance of Animals It is remarkable how this short distance away from Pench National Park where we spent the first three days of our “Jungle Book Wildlife Safari and Cycling Adventure,” the ecology changes so much. The Kanha forest (“jungle is the Hindi word for forest) is much thicker, and because of the higher elevation, is much cooler. The Kanha National Park spans nearly 2000 sq km (only one-fifth open to tourists), and currently has an estimated 49 tigers. Instead of a teak forest like Pench, this forest is mainly sal – a wood that was used for railroad ties; three kinds of bamboo (bamboo gets flowers only once in its life, then dies), the saga tree (the tree, with bark that looks like crocodile hide, is worshiped by the people who harvest water from it to drink when necessary); and the Mahua tree (the flowers are made into a liquor which is a big money-maker for locals. “People

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only collect the flowers that have fallen from the tree, which drop after midnight, to make liquor. If animals eat the flowers, they also get drunk – that’s why you might see a drunk monkey.” The first evening at the Kanha Earth Lodge, where we stay during our time here, there is a slide presentation by the naturalist about the animals in the park” The male spotted deer (chital) has antlers to attract a female. “He will put grass into the antler to look more handsome.” (I actually saw one which had managed to find some blue plastic string for decoration). This park also has sambar (Asia’s largest deer, it depends on its sense of smell, but will foolishly go right up to a tiger to smell it); the Indian Muntjac (barking deer), which is only found in a bamboo forest. We even get to see all of these, including the Barasingha (swamp deer) which was endangered in 1970s when there were only 66 left (it only gives birth to one baby a year, but at Kahna, they made breeding pairs and are repopulating). There are also wild pig; gaur (like a big bull with horns), jackal (they can get drunk eating the Mahua flowers; dhole (wild dogs; only the alpha male See page D5

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When “techie” words become household words … BY CLAIRE LYNCH Words used today by younger kids, those under 35, are familiar to us but many have taken on some totally different meanings. Very often I have to reread what I just read to get the gist of what is being printed or said. A lot of these words are technical computer words that have been mainstreamed into our vernacular. Others are from the urban dictionary. Wherever they are from, all I know is that over time word usage has changed and I like knowing what people are talking about. Here is a sampling of some of the new words used practically every day and I thank Google for any of their definitions. Coding - A system of signals used to represent letters or numbers in transmitting messages. Coding gives the instructions in a computer program. Instructions written by a programmer in a programming language are often called source code. It’s all the rage now and even third graders are learning this new skill. Tablet - Not Moses’ tablets from the Bible but electronic devices that allow the users to read books, plays, jokes and more, to connect to their email, to play games, to research things on Google, etc. Most tablets are slightly

smaller and weigh less than the average laptop. Netbook - A small laptop computer designed primarily for accessing Internet-based applications. Ebook - An electronic version of a printed book that can be read on a computer or handheld device electronic books read on tablets and other devices. Ebooks are available in several different file formats. Some are open formats that can be read on multiple devices, while others are proprietary and can only be viewed on a specific device, such as an iPad or Kindle. Ebooks have been around for a while already and they sure are handy. Touch Screen - A type of screen on a computer which shows options that you can choose by touching the screen. It can be used with a special pen device or the fingers. Flash drive - A small electronic device containing flash memory that is used for storing data or transferring it to or from a computer or a digital camera. JPG or JPEG - Stands for the “Joint Photographic Experts Group” which was the name of the committee that developed this format for digital pictures. It is a very common and extremely portable format for digital pictures and graphics on the internet.

Chromebook - A laptop running the Linux-based Chrome OS as its operating system. The devices were originally designed to be used primarily while connected to the Internet, with most applications and data residing in “the cloud.” Blog - Short for “Web Log,” this term refers to a list of journal entries posted on a web page. Some people like to write on a blog and others enjoying reading daily or weekly blogs. They are always full of opinions. QWERTY - Term is used to describe a standard Latin alphabet-based keyboard and it refers to the letters at the top left of the keyboard. Wikipedia - An online resource but since it is a collaborative effort, meaning that anyone can contribute to it, Wikipedia may contain inaccurate information. “Wiki” is the shortened term for Wikipedia definitions. The term “wiki” comes from the Hawaiian phrase, “wiki wiki,” which means “super fast.” The Cloud - The practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on the Internet to store, manage, and process data, rather than a local server or a personal computer. Bluetooth - A wireless technology that enables communication between

computer devices. It is primarily used for short range connections. WiFi - Stands for “Wireless Fidelity” and it refers to wireless networking technology that allows computers and other devices to communicate over a wireless signal. I’ve been using WiFi for a few years now and I never knew that one of its words was “fidelity.” Regardless, I’ll keep on using it! Pixie - A software program for kids. They can draw, use text, original artwork, voice narration and images to create numerous things. Wixie - A web-based software program. They can use text, original artwork, voice narration and images to create numerous things. RAM - Stands for “Random Access Memory.” RAM is made up of small memory chips that form a memory module. These modules are installed in the RAM slots on the motherboard of computers. It gets loaded from the hard drive into the RAM each time you open a program. This is because reading data from the RAM is much faster than reading data from the hard drive. Running programs from the RAM of the computer allows them to function without any lag time. The more RAM your computer has, the faster your computer See page D7

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Q: I am 76. I have a much younger wife. She is 51. She has never worked outside the home. What will she get when I die? How about Medicare? A: I am sure there are some advantages to having a much younger spouse. But from a Social Security perspective, “robbing the cradle” has its drawbacks. Your wife won’t be due any benefits on your record until she is 60 years old. So if you kick the bucket tomorrow, she is going to have a nine-year dry spell before her Social Security widow’s benefits will kick in. And at age 60, she would only be due 70 percent of your basic Social Security benefit. If she wanted full benefits, she’d have to wait until she is her full retirement age, or age 67, in her case. And like anyone else, your wife will have to wait until she is 65 before she can get Medicare. But I’d bet a few nickels that before your wife reaches that milestone, Congress will have bumped up the Medicare onset age -- maybe to 66. Q: As tax-filing season is approaching, we are thinking of having taxes withheld from our Social Security benefit to lessen the shock when we are filling out our tax return. Do you think that is a good idea? And if so, how do we go about doing that? A: I am not a financial planner or tax advisor, so I am really not the person to ask if it is a good idea to have taxes withheld from your Social Security checks. I know there are people out there who think it’s a bad idea. They would say having money withheld from your Social Security benefits is like loaning the government money that you’d be better off keeping (and possibly investing) for yourself. On the other hand, I know what you mean about the “shock” when filing your taxes. I use a tax-filing software program that features a little “window” up in the corner of my computer screen that shows if I am due a refund, or if I owe taxes to the government. As I complete my return, that little message screen always shows we are due a small refund -- UNTIL I enter my, and my wife’s, Social Security benefit amounts. Then, instantly, it shows I owe the government over $1,000 in taxes! And every time that happens, I vow I am going to start having those taxes withheld from our monthly checks. But then I get lazy or forgetful and never do it. But this year, I think I will. And here is how it’s done. You need to fill out a withholding form called a W-4V from the Internal Revenue Service. You can get that form from IRS by calling 1-800-829-3676. Or you can download it from their website. When you complete the form, you do not ask to have specific dollar amounts withheld from your Social Security benefits. Instead, you must pick from one of several percentage options. You can

have 7 percent, 10 percent, 15 percent or 25 percent of your benefits withheld to cover any taxes you figure would be due. Q: My sister is a retired teacher in California. As such, she spent her career paying into the California state pension system, not Social Security. But she has worked some odd jobs on the side in the past and has earned her 40 Social Security quarters. She went out on a disability retirement from her teaching job when she was 60. And now she just turned 65 and contacted Social Security to file for what she figured would be a small Social Security check. But she was told that because she has not worked in five out of the last 10 years, she is not eligible for any Social Security. Could this possibly be true? A: Your sister was either misled by the Social Security agent she talked to or possibly she asked the wrong question. I wonder if your sister brought up her disability when she was talking to the Social Security rep and he or she thought your sister wanted to file for Social Security disability benefits. That “five out of the last 10” rule only applies to the disability program. But to get just regular Social Security retirement benefits, the rules say you simply need to have the minimum 40 work credits -- earned anytime during your entire working lifetime. So I suggest your sister contact the Social Security people again and makes it clear that she wants to file for retirement benefits, not disability. Q: My wife is getting Social Security disability benefits. She has been offered the chance to sell cosmetics by hosting parties in our home. Will the money she makes doing that get her in trouble with the Social Security people? A: I don’t know if “get her in trouble” is the right way to put it. But it certainly could jeopardize her eligibility for disability benefits. As I’ve explained many times in this column, you do not get disability benefits from Social Security because you have a disabling condition. You get such benefits because you have a physical or mental impairment that keeps you from working. In other words, it is the inability to work, not just the impairment itself, which qualifies you for disability benefits. So, if your wife is able to work, whether it is selling cosmetics in her home or showing up at a factory each day to put in an 8-hour shift, she may no longer be considered “disabled” for Social Security purposes. Having said that, the law does offer a plethora of incentives intended to encourage people to try working while they are still getting disability checks. Those work incentives fill up about a 100-page booklet sitting here on my desk. So there is simply no way I can

summarize them in this column. But I can tell you that as a general rule, your wife can work up to nine months making as much money as she can and still get her monthly benefits. If after those nine months she is making a substantial income selling cosmetics, then her disability payments might stop. So if your wife starts working, she should call Social Security at 800-7721213 to report that fact. At the same

time, she should ask for a copy of a pamphlet called “Working While Disabled -- How We Can Help.” Or here is a link to it that she can find at the Social Security website: https://www. ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10095.pdf. If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2017 CREATORS.COM

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Tiger, Tiger! On Safari in India’s Kanha National Park C ontinued from page D3 and alpha female are allowed to mate); sloth bear. There are more leopards than tigers, and unlike the tigers, are not endangered. Leopards are sly, he tells us - they eat dogs, goats on periphery (that is, in the villages). They can climb trees so

announces. We missed it. We hear an “alarm” from the langur monkeys and speed off again, bouncing, rocking, No tiger. But we content ourselves with a sighting of White throated kingfisher and a gathering of hard ground swamp deer found only in Kanha – a female and one young male (with just the beginning of antlers) and

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Starting the game drive in Kanha National Park as the sun rises © 2017 Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com have more food options (monkeys) and hunt at night (which is why they are harder to spot during the day). “They call the leopard the ‘Ghost of the Jungle’ because one minute you see it and the next, disappears.” Meanwhile tigers are more discriminating about mating – the male can mate with three females (depending upon food) and if the female he wants to mate with has cubs, he will kill the cubs in order to mate with her. We are up before dawn for our first game drive in Kanha, which is supposed to be our last (we’ve had three in Pench National Park so far). It is quite an experience to be at the park as the sun rises, and we head out on these dusty dirt roads with the red sun in our face, mist on the meadow, and later, as the sun filters through the trees. We are so earnest to spot tiger, we tell our naturalist/guide not to bother with the breakfast gathering, but that we want to spend as much time as possible in our hunt to see the tiger. He thinks there is a sighting and speeds off, frantically. There are five jeeps doing the same thing, one driving backwards at a furious pace. Then we all stop still. Listen. A hand signal, and we all take off again. A young cub crossed road, the guide

two babies (as adults, the males stay separate from the females). As we leave the park, we actually meet Munna, the park guide for whom the park’s famous tiger was named. “Munna” means “small child” and the fellow never liked the name very much. He had a limp, and the tiger was injured and had a limp, so they named the tiger “Munna” also. “After a tiger was named See page D6

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Tiger, Tiger! On Safari in India’s Kanha National Park C ontinued from page D5 after him, he didn’t mind his name.” On our way driving back up the forest road to the Kanha Earth Lodge, I spot the Greater Racket-tailed Drongo – the bird I have been dying to photograph - and our guide pulls over. We become engaged in chasing after this bird, then another, then a staggering array of birds: a scarlet minuet (male), a blackhooded Oriole, a Lesser Golden-backed woodpecker – more birds in this small area than you might see in an aviary. He tells us it is a hunting flock. While seeing leopards or tigers might be the brass ring, just being on this carousel is sheer delight – the number and variety of animals we see at close range, the birds, even the insects are fascinating. Kanha National Park Kanha, one of the first tiger reserves established by India under Project Tiger (1973), is also one of India’s largest National Parks, encompassing nearly 2,000 sq. km of deciduous forest, grasslands, hills and gently meandering rivers and home to literally hundreds of species of animals and birds. Prior to this, the whole area was one enormous regal hunting ground, its game the exclusive preserve for high-ranking British army officers and civil servants seeking trophies for their colonial bungalows. One vast plain where we see a herd of deer used to be a village of 500 people, who were relocated when they created the park. This picturesque reserve presently boasts of having large tiger population, as it has the ideal habitat. The meadows (called maidans) are surrounded by

thick forests that create ideal grazing spots for the hundreds of chital deer, barasingha and sambar deer, which means they are ideal hunting ground for tigers, leopards, jackal and wild dogs (all of which we get to see). Kanha offers the last remaining habitat of the hard ground barasingha (swamp deer), which was brought back from the brink of extinction (which we get to see). During our visit, we also get to see many of the other animals that live here: wild pig, Rhesus Macaque, Langur monkey (my favorite). I think I even got a glimpse of a gaur (Indian Bison) before it retreated into the woods. Other animals that are here but we don’t get to see include sloth bear, striped hyena, muntjacs (barking deer), chousingha (four-horn antelope), jungle cat and mongoose. This diverse landscape also supports more than 250 species of Indian birds including migratory species. The Indian jungle fowl, which is the ancestor of domestic hens, is common here. For bird watchers and photographers, Kanha’s diverse landscape also supports more than 250 species of Indian birds including migratory species, a mindboggling number we actually get to see during our brief time: Green Footed Pigeon, Pygmy Woodpecker and Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher. Little Minivet, Scarlet Minivet and Long Tailed Minivet can be seen at Parsa Toala grasslands. Resident common raptors as the Crested Serpent Eagle, Crested Hawk Eagle, Crested Honey Buzzard, White Eyed Buzzard, Shikra and Common Kestrel can be sighted hunting and nesting in tall trees.

Kanha Earth Lodge Like the Pench Tree Lodge which we enjoyed during our time at the Pench National Park, the Kanha Earth Lodge (www.kanhaearthlodge.com) enhances our safari experience. It is also an ecolodge made of all natural materials that is stunning in its design that blends so perfectly without adverse impact on the environment, uses local and traditional art (there is even a fellow who paints tigers), has its own organic garden and a lovely swimming pool, a stunning lodge (WiFi available in the office), and each night, offers fascinating presentations by a naturalist about the wildlife and the national park, while serving appetizers. The dining room reminds me of a castle, actually, with the stone and wood, vaulted ceiling, candelabra and local artwork. One evening, dinner is served outside in a garden by firelight. The food –and presentation – is superb. The service is impeccable, which you note immediately with the staff on hand as our van pulls up, with moist towels and a refreshing beverage. The lodge supplies coffee and tea and bottled water in the rooms. When we leave for our game drives at around 5:15 am, they have coffee and tea and biscuits on hand, blankets and even hot water bottles for us in the jeeps. The room is actually an entire villa, with massive living spaces and has its own patio that faces out to the forest. In the evening, with the turn-down service, they provide a hot water bottle, and we are told that our rooms are inspected for possible intruders which

might have hidden away in dark places. The lodge is located away from a very busy tourist area – you feel you are in the national park – but very close to villages and farms, so you feel very much a part of the local culture. At night, we hear drumming of a festival. Both ecolodges (only operated October to June) that we enjoyed are part of Pugdundee Safaris (www. pugdundeesafaris.com), which operates six ecolodges (Kings Lodge and Tree House Hideaway in Bandhavagarh; Denwa Backwater Escape in Satpura; Ken River Lodge, Panna; as well as Barahi Jungle Lodge in Chitwan, Nepal) as well as wildlife safaris, which means a kind of seamless quality. For more information, contact Royal Expeditions Pvt. Ltd. www.royalexpeditions. com, tours@royalexpeditions. com, or Royal Expeditions’ North American representative: kiki@ wanderlustportfolio.com, 720-328-8595. Next: The Pushkar Camel Fair & Festival of Brahma _________________________________ © 2017 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear. com and travelwritersmagazine.com/ TravelFeaturesSyndicate/. Blogging at goingplacesnearandfar.wordpress. com and moralcompasstravel.info. Send comments or questions to FamTravLtr@ aol.com. Tweet @TravelFeatures. ‘Like’ us at facebook.com/NewsPhotoFeatures

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When “techie” words become household words … C ontinued from page D3 can be. Years ago I thought a Ram was a powerful 4x4 pickup truck. Wonderopolis – A kid-friendly search engine. It’s quick and easy to use and can be oh, so wonderful! Adobe and Adobe Acrobat Software and web services. They are very handy indeed but as a youngster I always thought of adobe as a kind of clay. A friend of mine in Indianapolis, Ray, and his wife always like to say that the decades go by and they see how word usage changes and they don’t want to be left out on the fringe. They want to know what’s going on. You can call it a generation gap, they say, or a societal shift but either way, words – and what they mean – keep on changing.

They put together a few humorous ones that I am passing along: The World Wide Wait - The real meaning of www. Cube farm - An office filled with cubicles. Egosurfing - Scanning the Net, databases, etc., for one’s own name. Oh-no-second - That minuscule fraction of time during which you realize you’ve just made a terrible-terrible error. Seagull manager - A manager who flies in, makes a lot of noise, dumps on everything and then leaves. Under mouse arrest - Getting busted for violating an online service’s rule of conduct. “Sorry I couldn’t get back to you. AOL put me under mouse arrest.” Another friend, Josh, passed along a few words that I had never heard used in this new and different context:

Word - The longer phrase was shortened to “word is bond” before becoming “word,” which is most commonly used. It basically means “truth.” Or “to speak the truth.” Word up - I comprehend what you are saying and verify that your statement is true, my friend. Example: “Donkey Kong is the best video game ever made.” “Word up!” New - Someone who is clueless. E.g., “What are you, new?!” Dull - Means boring. “Today is a dull day.” Smart or sharp - When you, or an outfit or other object looks very nice and attractive. “diggity” 1. No diggity = no doubt, for sure 2. Bomb diggity = great, awesome, the best, etc 1. “I like the way you work it. No Diggity! I got to bag it up.” (from song “No Diggity” by Blackstreet) 2. “Hey, did you get that new album yet? It’s the bomb diggity!” Regardless, slang is slang and when someone uses one of those words, I want to take a listen – and comprehend. I hear these new words around me and I can’t help but poke fun at them. Some of them sound funny and others look funny on the written page. All I know is to anyone born before 1965 they are funny. I think I can speak for millions of people from various

backgrounds when I say that we are much more comfortable with the words of “I Love Lucy,” “The Honeymooners” and “The Andy Griffith Show” than we are with Bluetooth, Wixie and Wikis. At times it seems as if a whole new language has taken over our society. But I fear not because I know that in another 10 or 20 years there will be more changes and different words and right about then I’ll be wondering what those new words really mean. I’ll be trying to understand them and looking them up - and if I still don’t “get them” I’ll probably end up asking someone much younger than I to explain them to me. As Dobie Gray sang in his 1964 song, “The ‘In’ Crowd”: “I’m in with the in crowd, I go where the in crowd goes I’m in with the in crowd and I know what the in crowd knows Anytime of the year, don’t you hear? Dressing fine, making time We breeze up and down the street, we get respect from the people we meet They make way day or night, they know the in crowd is out of sight I’m in with the in crowd, I know every latest dance …” Like Dobie Gray, I want to be part of the ‘in’ crowd. And all I can say, ladies and gentlemen, is when it comes to words - and what they REALLY mean - is stay tuned. Stay tuned!

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DISPLAY ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE: 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 communication skills to sell display, web and email advertising. Earn up to $60,000 in the first year representing 6 Blank Slate Media publications and website as well as 5 publications and 1 website owned by Blank Slate Media’s partner, Litmor Publications. We are looking for an enthusiastic and service oriented sales professional with good communication skills. Requirements: minimum 2 years outside sales experience. Newspaper sales experience a plus. Must have your own car. Exclusive protected territory. 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. To apply please email resume and cover letter to sblank@theislandnow.com or call Steven Blank at 516-307-1045 ext 201

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LEGAL SECRETARY P/T: Small insurance defense firm seeking a part time legal secretary. Salary commensurate with experience. Please fax resume to 516-216-1521 OFFICE MANAGER: Full time, small Roslyn construction company. Must be experienced in Word, Excel, Data Entry. Requirements consist of light bookkeeping, appointment scheduling, general office duties. Good telephone skills a must. Email resume to: submitresumes3@gmail.com

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CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT: Certified CNA. Loving, caring, honest, seeking position to care for your elderly loved ones at home, hospital or nursing home. Excellent references. Call 516-808-4956

HOUSEKEEPER/HOME MANAGEMENT Full Time housekeeper available. Many years of professional training. Highly skilled cook / baker. Catering to various dietary needs of busy family. Excellent organizer, performing all household duties. Clean driving record. Excellent references available. Please call 516485-0761 or email Wltservices@ hotmail.com

PARISH ADMINISTRATOR: Looking for a welcoming, detail-oriented, organized, computer savvy team player for weekday part time (18 hours) position. Please email Mother Christina van Liew at revxina@ gmail.com for copy of job description and compensation. TEACHER PRE-SCHOOL: Immediate hire! Well known program in Roslyn area seeks teacher with minimum 2 years pre-school experience. 8:30-1:30 or 8:00-5:00. Send resume growing00@aol.com

SITUATION WANTED AIDE AVAILABLE: HOME HEALTH AIDE Kind, compassionate aide with 25+ yrs experience seeking FT/ PT position on weekdays, weekends or overnight. References available. Call Liz 516-590-5338 AIDE/CARE GIVER: CARING, EFFICIENT, RELIABLE Available Mon-Fri live in to care for your sick or elderly loved one. Cooking, light housework, personal grooming, administer medications . 14 years experience. Just ended 7 years with previous patient. References available. Please Call 516-448-0502 ATTN: MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS! Sanford Brown graduate available to do your medical billing coding. Please call 516-384-0852 BABYSITTING: COLLEGE STUDENT Experienced babysitter available to work Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays. Extensive experience in the Garden City area. Solid references. Licensed driver with car. Call 516-404-1045 CAREGIVER: Seeking a patient, experienced care provider to care for your elderly loved one? If so, please contact me. I would be happy to assist. Call Marva 917-302-5482 CERTIFIED HHA, PCA seeks weekend position, live in or live out. 17 years experience with Parkinsons, Alzheimers, dementia, cancer patients. References available upon request. Call Doreen 516-302-7564

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CLEANING LADY AVAILABLE Cleans, organizes your home, office or garage. English speaking, honest, reliable. Excellent references. Own transportatio n. Animal friendly. Free estimates. Call 516-225-8544 COMPANION/HOME HEALTH AIDE With 20 years experience in home care & nursing homes seeking position to care for the sick/elderly. Experience with Parkinsons, Alzheimers, Dementia, Stroke. Licensed driver able to transport to appointments, etc. References available. English speaking. Please call 347-546-4133 ELDER CARE COMPANION: Mature woman with car available for shopping, errands, activities, cooking meals, doctor appointments, home organization. Trustworthy, reliable, compassionate, flexible. Please call Neila Rosenberg 347-3876798 HOME CARE AVAILABLE: Seeking FT or PT private duty home care / personal care position for the sick / elderly. 10 years experience. References available. Call Beverly 516-3858545 or 516-838-9772

IN HOME PATIENT CARE Male w/ 30 years experience seeking position to care for in home patient. Available FT/P T. References available. Licensed driver w/vehicle. Please contact: 718-640-7286 NANNY/ BABYSITTER Experienced Babysitter available FT / PT. Trustworthy, responsible, active, creative and fun! Child development background. Excellent references. Licensed driver. Call Doris 516-330-0230 or email: dorischris910@gmail.com OUTSTANDING HOME HEALTH AIDE/COMPANION CARE GIVER: Loving, caring and excellent caregiver for over 10 years of experience working with the elderly seeking FT / PT positions during the weekdays, weeknights and weekends. References available. Serious inquires only. Contact: Elena 646-755-4197 or Danielle 347-320-1986.

CAREER TRAINING

HOME HEALTH AIDE CERTIFIED with 20 yrs. experience & excellent references. Available immediately full time live in or live out. Driver with own car. Call Georgia 516-499-2089

AIRLINE CAREERS Start here. Get trained as FAA certified Aviation Technician. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call AIM for free information 866296-7093

HOUSE CLEANING: Experienced cleaning service available. Pleasant, responsible. Provides own quality clean products. Own transportation. Local references. Spanish/English speaking. Free estimates. Approximate cost: Small home $79, Mid size $99, Large $118. Please call Diana 516-859-7084

CONVENTIONAL & BANK RATE FINANCING, Fix’n Flips, Hard-Bridge Loans, No Documents-Stated Income Programs, $100K-$100 Million, Purchase-Refinance, SFH-1-4, Multi-family, Mixed Use, Commercial. 888-565-9477

HOUSE/OFFICE CLEANING I clean houses and offices. I have affordable rates and great references. I do it all—move ins and move outs, all rooms and facets of home and office cleaning. No job too big or small. Contact Milagros 516-450-6452

ANNOUNCEMENTS

HUNTERS Our hunters will pay top $$$ to hunt your land. Call for a free base camp leasing info packet & quote 866-309-1507 www.basecampleasing.com

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MARKETPLACE

INVITED SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Consignment Shoppe and Auction House Open 7 Days a Week Consignments by Appointment Monthly Live & Online Auctions Tag Sale, Appraisals and Estate Sale Services Complete House Cleanouts Moving Services Home Staging Services 839 Stewart Avenue Garden City, NY 11530 516-279-6378 www.invitedsales.com

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YAMAHA CLAVINOVA MODEL 204, digital piano for sale. Excellent condition. $800. Call Gil 516-741-3713 or 516-5092498

WANTED TO BUY LOOK! Old clocks and watches wanted by collector regardless of condition. Highest prices paid. 917-748-7225 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 OLD TOOLS, toys, trains, coins, antiques, sterling, costume jewelry. Pleasant and courteous treatment. In business over 54 years. Immediate payment. Immediate removal. 347-256-7981 TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718-598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www.iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

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*BROWSE *SHOP *CONSIGN A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP China, Silver, Crystal, Jewelry, Artwork, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles Tues-Fri 10-4 Sat 12-4 Every Tuesday: 10% Senior Citizen Discount. All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-746-8900 email: store@atstewartexchange.org www.gardencityhistoricalsociety. org

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 516-505-9717 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 Training Grooming Boarding Walking GC Resident 516-382-5553

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AUTO FOR SALE HONDA PILOT EX 2010: 4WD, 89,250 miles, good condition. $11,250. 516-263-0598

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

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GARDEN CITY BORDER APARTMENT: Spacious, bright 1 bedroom with dining area + outdoor balcony, gated parking, laundry, A/C, hardwood floors. NO BROKER FEE, near LIRR. $1,500 + electric. Available March 1. www.gcbapts.com or 516-742-1101 GARDEN CITY Three Large Rooms, 1 Bed, New EIK, Tiled Bath w/walk in Shower. Pet Friendly, Doorman $2,400 Top Floor 5 Rooms. 2 Bed, FDR, Owner Paying Full Broker’s Fee $2,800 Garden City Properties 516-746-1563 / 516-313-8504

OFFICE SPACE NEW HYDE PARK: 1300 Jericho Tpk, near LIRR lots of natural light, building newly renovated, small office space from $900 month. Tenant controlled heat and AC, includes parking space. Call Greg 516-567-1323

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REAL ESTATE FOR RENT VACATION RENTAL SOUTH JAMESPORT SUMMER RENTAL Newly renovated, on Peconic Bay, sandy beach. 3 BR, 2 Bath, all amenities, sleeps 6. Single family, no pets, no smokers. $4,000/month + security. Call 516-456-8808

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE CONDO/CO-OP FOR SALE

MINEOLA “NEW TO MARKET” 3 Rooms; 1 Bed, New Bath. Close to LIRR and Hospital. Move in condition. $165,000 GARDEN CITY PROPERTIES 516-746-1563 Doris 516-313-7367

HOMES FOR SALE GARDEN CITY FOR SALE BY OWNER in the heart of Estate Section. near LIRR, 1 block from Garden City Country Club. EIK, fireplace. Call for pricing and appointment. No Brokers. Call 516-5091458

LOTS FOR SALE LENDER ORDERED SALE! Catskill Mtn Farm Land! 39 acres $84,900 (cash price). Incredible valley views, fields, woods, spring, stonewalls! Town rd, utilities! Terms are avail! 888-905-8847 newyorklandandlakes.com

REAL ESTATE

GRANDPARENTS - Send in your grandchildren’s photos 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: Litmor Publications, Beautiful Grandchildren Contest, 81 East Barclay St., Hicksville N.Y. 11801. We’ll do the rest!

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SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA (EAST COAST) Beach Cove is an Age Restricted Community where friends are easily made. Sebastian is an “Old Florida” fishing village with a quaint atmosphere yet excellent medical facilities, shopping and restaurants. Direct flights from Newark to Vero Beach. New manufactured homes from 89,900. 772581-0080; www.beach-cove.com

SERVICES

NEW YORK MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS: Joan Atwood, Ph.D. An experienced therapist makes all the difference. Individual, couple, family therapy and anger management. 516-764-2526. jatwood@optonline.net www.NYMFT.com TAX & ACCOUNTING: Winnie Malone, CPA, MBA. Smart Allied Accounting & Tax Services. Individual & Business Taxes. Tax Problems Resolved, Financial Statements. Year-Round Accounting. Bookkeeping & Payroll. 516-626-0711. www.smartallied.com. winnie@smartallied. com

HOME IMPROVEMENTS AMBIANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES *Handyman & Remodeling *Kitchen Installations *Furniture Assembly *Finish Carpentry *Minor Electrical & Plumbing 23year GC Resident Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Call BOB 516-741-2154 LAMPS FIXED $65 In home service. Handy Howard. 646-996-7628 ARE YOU A PROFESSIONAL?

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INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING Plastering, Taping, Sheetrock Skim Cutting, Old Wood Refinish Staining, Wallpaper Removal & Hanging, Paint Removal Power Washing, Wood Replacement JOHN MIGLIACCIO Licensed & Insured #80422100000 Call John anytime: 516-901-9398 (Cell) 516-483-3669 (Office) JV PAINT HANDYMAN SERVICES Interior-Exterior Specialist Painting, Wallpapering, Plastering, Spackling, Staining, Power Washing. Nassau Lic#H3814310000 fully Insured Call John 516-741-5378

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 CHEMISTRY TUTOR: Call Jonathan, Ivy League Ph.D. AP, SAT II, Regents. I also tutor Biology, Physics, Earth & Environmental Science. itutorchem@gmail.com or 516669-0587 ENGLISH TUTOR: Diane Gottlieb M.Ed., M.S.W. SAT / ACT, College Essays, AP, Regents, ELA Test Prep, Reading comprehension and writing proficiency. 917-599-8007 or email: dianegot@gmail.com LongIslandEnglishTutor.com Providing one-on-one professional support to build confidence, knowledge and skills in every student. MATH, SAT, ACT TUTOR: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 plus Trig, Pre-Calc, AP Calculus. Norm 625-3314 ENGLISH, ACT, SAT TUTOR: 25+ year experience Critical Reading, Writing, Grammar, Essays. Lynne 625-3314

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SERVICES

SPANISH TUTOR: Spanish Grammar-Literature, FLACS A -FLACS B, Exam Preparation / Comps. William Cullen, M.A., Spanish, S.D.A. Chaminade HS, Fairfield University Alumnus. 516-509-8174. wdctutor06@aol. com. References furnished upon request.

CLEANING

TUTOR AVAILABLE! Elementary/Middle School: all subjects. High School: writing, reading, grammar. GCHS alumnus, Dartmouth College graduate, Master’s Degree in Education Certified NYS Teacher, classroom and coaching experience. Cell: 516-510-1836 or Email: JOHN.P.DANTONIO@gmail. com

INSTRUCTION BASEBALL INSTRUCTION Top rated on Long Island New York State Certified Go to: coachup.com/coaches/johns-22 for reviews and info. 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 PIANO, TRUMPET & TUBA LESSONS given by very patient teacher, very reasonable rates. Flexible hours. All ages welcome. References available. Call 516-746-8349

CLEANING MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE Our excellent cleaning team will get your home or office spotless! Available Monday thru Friday 7am to 6pm Supplies provided if needed Own transportation Excellent references provided CALL 516-849-2026 SPARKLING CLEANING SERVICES Offices * Homes * Apartments Own Transportation Free Estimates Experienced with excellent references from many satisfied customers! Call or Text: 516-669-2909

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

SERVICES A & J MOVING & STORAGE: Established 1971. Long Island and New York State specialists. Residential, Commercial, Piano & Organ experts. Boxes available. Free estimates. www. ajmoving.com 516-741-2657 114 Jericho Tpk, Mineola NYDOT# 10405 COLLEGE ARTS ADMISSIONS: College Counseling in the Visual and Performing Arts. Dance, Musical Theatre & Drama. Film, Instrumental & Vocal Music. Audio Recording & Production. Theatre Technology & Production. Visual & Graphic Arts. Resume, Essays, Repertoire Lists. Michele Zimmerman. 516-353-6255 CollegeArtsAdmissions@gmail.com www.CollegeArtsAdmissions. com 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 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 PSYCHOTHERAPY: Efrat Fridman, LCSW. Individual, couple and family therapy. effiefrid@gmail.com 2 Pinetree Lane, Old Westbury, NY 11568. 516-224-7670 or 225 West 35th Street, NY 10001 718-887-4400

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Cat Lovers Needed

Our Last Hope adoption venue at PetSmart on Route 110, Huntington Station currently has openings for volunteers who are able to cover morning and evening cleaning/feeding shifts as well as midday meet/greet ones. If you enjoy interacting with and helping cats, this is the perfect volunteer job for you! During the year, we have friendly adult cats and kittens that are in our adoption center, eagerly awaiting their forever homes. If you’re interested in helping our furry felines, please email Lauren at lasthopepetsmartvolunteers@gmail.com Our main adoption center is located at 3300 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh. Please visit our web site – http:// lasthopeanimalrescue.org to read more about our organization and to see photos and information about all of our fabulous felines who are waiting in our various venues for loving families of their own.

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Last Hope Animal Rescue’s Special Needs Day

The Special Needs Committee for Last Hope has been working tirelessly and we are so thankful for their efforts. This past year, we’ve had an extraordinary number of animals needing veterinary care above and beyond the norm. Our special needs fund is depleted and we are holding two great events on Saturday, February 4th that will help to replenish available funds and allow us to continue our life saving work, especially for those animals that need it most. Start your day with shopping at our Flea Market and Jewelry sale from 10-2 at Church of the Advent, on Advent St. in Westbury. Proceeds will benefit the Special Needs committee. You might just find that perfect gift for your valentine! Donations for the sale will be accepted the night before, Feb. 3rd from 2:30 to 7 at the church. After a few hours of rest from shopping, join us for our Bowl-a-Thon. Encourage your friends to sponsor you. Sponsor sheet is the second page of the sign-up flyer you can download below. Or, pick up a sheet at our Wantagh adoption center at the cat desk. All proceeds will benefit the Special Needs committee. When: Saturday, February 4th- from 6 to 8 pm Where: Levittown Lanes, 56 Tanners Place, Levittown 11756 What: 2 hours of bowling, bowling shoes, pizza & soda Price: $25 per person, $20 for kids 7 & under.

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Bowl-a-thon to benefit Last Hope For more information, please visit our web site: http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org/bowl-a-thon-tobenefit-last-hope-special-needs-cats-dogs-feb-4th/ Who to contact: Terri 631-332-6606 (montauk1219@ yahoo.com); Letty at 631-946-9528

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MOVING SERVICE

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New Doors New Windows New Moldings Free Estimates

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CONSTRUCTION

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SERVICE DIRECTORY

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SWEENEY PAINTING and CARPENTRY

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ELDER CARE

COLLEGE COUNSELING

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New York Marriage and Family Therapists An experienced therapist makes all the difference Individual, Couple, and Family Therapy and Anger Management

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ELDER CARE Mature Woman With Car Available for: • Shopping & Errands • Activities • Cooking Meals • Doctor Appointments • Home Organization

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SUSAN MURPHY, LCSW Individual and Family Therapist Child • Teen • Adult

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HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT

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Real Estate Salesperson, CBR "Your agent, your neighbor"

350 Main St., Port Washington, NY 11050 cell: 917.434.2941 o: 516.883.2900 ext. 312 Email: marioncohen@danielgale.com Web: marioncohen.danielgale.com Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated. Equal Housing Opportunity

CHEMISTRY TUTOR

Family Care Connections,® LLC Dr. Ann Marie D’Angelo, PMHCNS-BC Doctor of Nursing Practice Advanced Practice Nurse Care Manager Assistance with Aging at Home / Care Coordination Nursing Home & Assisted Living Placement PRI / Screens / Mini Mental Status Exams 901 Stewart Ave., Suite 230, Garden City, NY 11530

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Efrat Fridman, Individual, couple and family therapy

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718-887-4400 225 W. 35th St. New York, NY 10001

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Runners and walkers of all ages and levels of ability from Garden City and all over Long Island and beyond are invited to test their training and endurance levels by being a part of the 19th annual Lazer, Aptheker, Rosella & Yedid Kings Park 15 Kilometer Run. The Run will take place on Saturday, March 11, 2017 starting at 9:00 AM at New Beginnings of Kings Park at 180 Lawrence Road in Kings Park. (Additional parking is available 3/8 mile away at Kings Park High School). Runners from Garden City have always played a major role in the Kings Park Run. In the 2016 edition of the Run, a large contingent of runners included such Garden City running stalwarts as Bill Schroeder, Sydney Votruba (1st woman 15-19 age group, Robert Votruba, Michael Sweeney, Anthony Heavey, Ryan Mullins, Michel Marino, Anna Diolosa, Jenine Votruba, Maria Camoese, Tom Marino, and Carol Sandquist. The Kings Park 15 K Run is a perfect tough training run for those who are setting their sights on a Spring Marathon or Half Marathon. It features 9.3 miles of some of the most beautiful vistas – and most challenging hills – on Long Island’s North Shore. Kings Park is very much not your usual fast, flat course – but for those who want to test themselves, the place to do it is Kings Park on Saturday,

March 11th. Race management is in the capable hands of the Greater Long Island Running Club, with GLIRC’s Steven Toto serving as the Race Director once again. A portion of the proceeds of the Run will once be made to the American Brain Tumor Foundation to benefit people whose lives are affected by brain tumors, with an additional stipend reserved for Kings Park High School scholarship programs. The Run will once again serve as the 15 Kilometer Championship event for the Long Island Association of USA Track & Field. Every entrant in the 15K Run will receive one of the distinctive high quality hooded sweatshirts specially designed for the Kings Park Run . There will be $250 cash prizes for the first place Male and Female runners, $100 for the first place Male and Female Masters runners, $50 for the first Male and Female Senior Masters (age 50 plus), and $100 for the first place Male and Female Wheelchair finishers. A cash bonus of $250 will be paid if the race winner breaks Nick Filippazzo’s course record of 47:15, or if the women’s winner breaks Jodie Robertson’s women’s course record of 53:25. Special plaques will be presented to the top three male and female finishers in each of 14 five year age groups, up through age 80 and older, and the top

Friday, January 20, 2017 The Garden City News

GC runners invited to 15K run

Race Director Steven J. Toto (seated, 2nd L) joins with Lazer, Aptheker, Rosella & Yedid P.C. partners (standing L to R) James Devine, William Garland, Alex Gayer, Louis Fiore, Zachary Murdoch, Guiseppe Franzella, Russell Penzer, Jennifer Silvestro, (seated L to R) Robin Abramowitz, Ralph Rosella and Sam Yedid to announce plans for the 2016 edition of the Run three male and female finishers in each of two “Clydesdale” weight divisions, and the top three male and female wheelchair racers. The entry fee for the 2017 15K Run has been set at $25 ($22 for members of the Greater Long Island Running Club) if you sign up in advance, and $30 for those

who wait until the day of the Run to register. (50% discount to all runners age 16 and under who pre-register). You can register online at www.glirc. org. For hard copy entry forms or more information, call the Greater Long Island Running Club office at (516) 349-7646.

Many thanks to members of the Class of 2016: Sarah Banahan (Villanova), Jennifer Beihoff (Elizabethtown College), Brittany Costa (Adelphi), Cristin Crowley (Georgetown), Collier Curran (Dartmouth), Alexandra Evans (Providence), Katelyn Focella (Georgetown), Catherine Honan (Texas Christian), Mark Luglio (Fordham), Hannah McDonald (University of Pennsylvania), Howie Miller (Fordham – absent from photo), James Murphy (Ithaca), Breanne Naegele (Jefferson/Cabrini), Katelyn O’Hare (Drexel), Chloe Savino (Stony Brook University), Jayna Silva (Virginia Tech), Chloe Stapleford (Boston College), and Andrew Wykowski (Villanova)

Class of 2016 alumni share stories with seniors

“It was a lot of worry; I was so stressed out,” explained Garden City High School alumna Cristin Crowley about the college application process and her decision to apply “Early Action.” Looking in the rear view mirror as a freshman at Georgetown, she felt all the worry was really about “nothing. You really do end up in the place that’s best for you.” Cristin was one of 18 members of the Class of 2016, pictured here with members of the Guidance Department, who

returned to the high school to share their transition-to-college experiences with the current senior class. The alumni spoke about adjusting to the college environment, including academic concerns such as class schedules, the workload, time management, grading policies, college class sizes, and advice about getting to know the professors. Socially, they addressed adjusting to roommates (including international students with limited English language), Greek life,

clubs, and taking care of themselves (getting enough sleep, and limiting outside activities and distractions). Many alumni repeatedly stressed the importance of students challenging themselves academically by taking advantage of the high school’s many Advanced Placement (AP) and College Level course opportunities, stating that the work load would prepare them well for college assignments. (And with the added benefit of gaining valuable

college credit toward graduation, i.e., depending on a student’s high school AP exam scores, colleges may waive one or more required college courses). One alumna shared that she received an entire semester’s worth of college credit because of the APs she took at Garden City High School, freeing her to graduate a semester early or lighten her course load along the way.

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GCHS Boys Varsity Fencing Champions headed to playoffs

The GCHS Boys Varsity Fencing team finished the regular season for the second year in a row with an 11-1 record (.923 winning avg.), making them the “Boys Large School Champions” and also the “Overall Season Champions.” The 20162017 GC Boys Varsity Fencing squad is coached by Kevin Oliver and is comprised of 19 fencers in grades 8-12. The roster for each weapon is as follows: Saber - Quentin Bucknor (11th), Christian Durante (10th), Alex Joudeh (12th), Ryan Joudeh (12th), Donal Mahoney (12th), Logan O’Grady (9th), Christos Yannios (9th); Foil - Philip Acinapuro (11th), PJ O’Rourke (12th), Zachary Ortiz (9th), Matthew Quigley (12th), Cole Sonner (12th); Sebastian Vazquez (9th); Epee Ryan Connolly (12th), Calum Gribbin (11th), Sean Maas (8th); Colin McVicar (11th), Bryce Morrison (10th) and R.J. Vonseelen (9th). Congratulations to the team and also to Coach Oliver for once again being named Nassau County’s Boys’ Coach of the Year! Up next for the boys is the Team Nassau County Championship on Saturday, February 4th at Great Neck South High School at 4 p.m. Come on down to root them on! We wish the boys all the best. Go Trojans!

2016-2017 Regular Season Champs with Coach Kevin Oliver

Garden City Middle School Wings continue winning ways

In the two games since coming back from the break, the Wings have withstood some challenging opposition. They have beaten the #2 team (Locust Valley) in their division and defeated a team from the division above them (Valley Stream). Their defense is the stingiest in the division having given up only 37 goals, 15 less than the next best team. A great combination of goal tending (Matt Gilbert) and team defense. Regarding the Locust Valley game, their Coach, Walt Holewa had this to say “Wow! What a game the boys played. Spiros and I were very proud of every single player who played with heart for the complete 45 minutes” After their win vs Valley Stream, he had this “What an team effort today! Each player gave a 110%. While several players were in new positions, our boys played overall good positional hockey and were unselfish in passing the puck to their teammates. Rounding it out, we got timely saves in goal as well. This resulted in a big 4-1 win against a team from the division above us.” The Wings remain in First Place at 11-1 (22 points) and continue to play great hockey with just over a month left in the season.

In the offensive zone vs Valley Stream: #23 Aidan Gorelick, #27 Joe Thorne, #13 Chris Heckelman, #29 Harry Debler.

Girls 2nd and 3rd Grade Standings

Team Cavs Celtics Heat Knicks Nets Nuggets Spurs Suns

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Score Nuggets 43 Suns 22 Nets 24 Spurs 15 Cavs 26 Celtics 20 Heat 27 Knicks 18

Girls 4th thru 6th Grade Standings

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Lost 0 0 0 0 0

Score Suns 27 Nuggets 22 Spurs 30 Nets 22 Celtics 29 Cavs 28 Heat 19 Knicks 14

Won 5 5 4 4 2 2 2 0

Team Suns Knicks Cavs Spurs Nets Nuggets Celtics Heat

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Boys 7th and 8th Grade Results

Score Nuggets 40 Wolves 36 Nets 79 Spurs 66 Suns 54 Celtics 52 Knicks 68 Heat 54 Pacers 53 Cavs 50

Boys 7th and 8th Grade Standings

Score Nuggets 27 Suns 19 Nets 27 Spurs 17 Cavs 27 Celtics 9 Knicks 25 Heat 21

Boys 4th Grade Standings

Team

Won Lost Tied 5 1 0 4 1 1 4 2 0 3 2 1 3 3 0 3 3 0 1 5 0 0 6 0 Score Suns 41 Nuggets 30 Spurs 30 Nets 28 Cavs 45 Celtics 39 Knicks 28 Heat 10

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Boys 4th Grade Results

Date 1/28/2017 1/28/2017 1/28/2017 1/28/2017

Boys 5th Grade Standings

Team Cavs Knicks Suns Spurs Nets Nuggets Celtics Heat

Boys 6th Grade Standings

Boys 3rd Grade Standings

Team Spurs Heat Knicks Suns Nuggets Celtics Cavs Nets

Score Nuggets 41 Suns 39 Spurs 53 Nets 32 Cavs 50 Celtics 27 Knicks 40 Heat 32

Boys 6th Grade Results

Boys 3rd Grade Results

Date 1/28/2017 1/28/2017 1/28/2017 1/28/2017

Boys 2nd Grade Standings

Team Cavs Celtics Knicks Nuggets Spurs Suns 6

6 0 0 4 2 0 4 2 0 3 2 1 3 3 0 1 4 1 1 5 0 1 5 0

Boys 5th Grade Results

Girls 4th thru 6th Grade Results

Date 1/28/2017 1/28/2017 1/28/2017 1/28/2017

Cavs Nuggets Knicks Nets Spurs Heat Celtics Suns

Won Lost Tied

Team Knicks Nets Suns Nuggets Pacers Heat Cavs Celtics Wolves Spurs

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The Men’s Association News Next Meeting

Attention all Directors! The next meeting will be Tuesday, February 7, at 7:00 p.m. Location will be Jim Connolly’s home. Watch for an e-mail to be sent by the President concerning the exact details and agenda. Please make every effort to participate. Your voice needs to be heard!

G.C.H.S. “Combined Alumni Basketball Game

The TMA would like to thank all who supported the alumni game effort as well as donating to the NAMI cause. Much appreciated !!! Already looking forward to the next alumni basketball games!

GCHS Home Athletic Schedule

Friday, Feb. 3---Boys JV Basketball, 5:00 p.m.; Boys Varsity Basketball, 7:00 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4---Boys Varsity Bowling, County Team Tournament at G.C. Bowl, 9:00 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10---Girls JV Basketball, 4:45 p.m., Girls Varsity Basketball, 6:45 p.m.

“Wine Tasting at Walk Street:

This will be the seventh year for this annual fundraiser. To be held on Sunday, March 19th, starting at 5:30 p.m. More details to follow.

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 TMA has supported the athletic and social activ-

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

TMA Officers

Jim Connolly---President John Blair Bob Leggett---Treasurer Pete Haeffner Rob McLoughlin Bob Basel

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GCAA Basketball Results Week 6

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VILLAGE SPORTS “Alice in Wonderland” at Cluett Hall

Garden City Recreation and Parks invites you to a performance of“Alice in Wonderland”, performed by Plaza Theatrical Productions On Sunday, February 12th at St.Paul’s Cluett Hall. Showtime is 1:00 p.m. the admission charge is $5 per person payable at the door. Checks made out to the Inc. Village of Garden City please. For reservations, please call the Recreation and Parks Office at 4654075.

Exercise with Joy

Start your day with low impact exercise! Joy Cody has set a program with our senior and beginner population in mind! Classes will take place on your choice of Tuesdays or Thursdays at 9 am at the Senior Center. The one hour class will run for 10 weeks at a cost of $60. This program is open to any resident of the Inc. Village of Garden City. Classes begin the week of February 6th. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Ave., or if you have a password you can register online at www. gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

Adult Art Class Registration Begins

to 11:30 a.m. The cost of this program will be $135. This class is open to adult residents who reside in the Inc. Village of Garden City. Classes are held in St. Paul’s Cluett Hall beginning February 24. The first lesson includes a portrait and landscape demonstration. At that time, a supply list is provided. Demonstrations will be available as needed throughout the program. Each student will receive the individual attention required as they move at their own pace and level of expertise. Arleen Rueth Urban, the instructor for this program, is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America. A winner of numerous awards, her portraits hang in many Garden City homes, as well as throughout the United States. A portrait of Elvis Presley permanently hangs in Graceland, and Barbara Walters is among her celebrity commissioned subjects. This year Arleen has added some basic drawing techniques to her pastel workshop. Those wishing to draw with pencil and/or charcoal only are invited to join this class. To register for this session please visit the Recreation and Parks office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. If you have a password, you may register online at gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

“Gadgets and Gizmos” Lego Program

In “Gadgets and Gizmos”, children will have fun building various gadgets while simultaneously learning about friction and probability. This six week program will be held in The St. Paul’s Center (in the cottages, 108 Rockaway Ave.) on Wednesdays from 4 pm to 5

GCAA Baseball & Softball registration

2017 GCAA Baseball and Softball online registration is now open on our Little League webpage www.leaguelineup.com/gcaa. Avoid paying a late fee as pricing goes up after March 1st, 2017. Also, we will only be accepting players after this date provided we have openings so don’t get shut out. First year players are required to submit a copy of their birth certificate. It can be submitted two ways: email - joegcbaseball@gmail.com regular mail - GCAA, PO Box 4, Garden City, NY 11530 Any parent wanting to coach or vol-

unteer needs to complete the volunteer section when registering. You will also need to download the PDF application: http://www.leaguelineup.com/ handouts.asp?url=gcaa&sid=416224695 Please fill it out and email back to joegcbaseball@gmail.com or mail it in to GCAA PO Box 4 Garden City, NY 11530 We are looking for division coordinators for the Rookie East (5 year old) and Rookie West (5 year old) divisions. Please email Joe Griffin at joegcbaseball@gmail.com if you are interested.

Love to write?

We are looking for articles on local topics, opinions, ideas, nice places to visit on Long Island, and even fiction. In our Discover magazine section, we will try to feature one new article and writer each week. Each writer will be reimbursed a stipend of $25.00, and articles should be between 1,500 and 3,000 words. If you want to be published and be part of an issue of Discovery, you may submit your article to: editor@gcnews.com

pm beginning the week of February 1st and is open to children in grades 2 to 4. The cost of this program will be $135, checks only, made payable to “Bricks 4 Kidz”. To register, please visit our Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

PeeWee Sports Sampler Registration

The Garden City Recreation Department will offer our poplar PeeWee Sports Sampler program this winter for children ages 4 & 5 who are Residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. This six week program has been designed to provide an opportunity to try a wide variety of sports with basic instruction. Classes will begin the week of January 30. This program will take place in St. Paul’s Fieldhouse. Our Sampler will incorporate new skills and free play in a non-competitive atmosphere. A different sport will be offered each week. Classes will be held according to the following schedule: Tuesdays - 12:15 to 1:10 pm Tuesdays - 1:30 to 2:25 pm Fridays - 1:30 to 2:25 pm The cost of this program is $100. To register for this program, please visit the Garden City Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue, or if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline. gardencityny.net. For additional information please contact the Recreation Office at 465-4075.

Adult Tennis Lessons Begin

Registration for the winter session of our Adult Tennis Lessons has now started. Classes are played at the

Community Park Tennis Center. Our ten week, one hour class will cost $249. Classes will begin the week of January 29th. Our Recreation Department offers lessons for adults in all ability levels. In order to create sessions geared to the needs of our residents, we are asking any adult who is a resident in the Inc. Village of Garden City and is interested in our tennis lessons to fill out a tennis interest form which can be acquired at the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue or online at www. gardencityrecreation.org. Please follow the directions listed. -Choose the days and times you are available to play -Self rate your tennis ability -Either drop off or mail your application with a check for $249 made payable to the Inc. Village of Garden City to the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. by January 24. Classes will then be made by grouping people of similar abilities according to the dates they are available. Your check will not be cashed until you are entered in a class.

Adult Tennis Ultimate Workout

We also offer a tennis workout program that drills experienced tennis players. This 1 ½ hour class is available on Saturday mornings for nine weeks at 10 am at a cost of $249. Class will begin on Saturday, January 28. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. or, if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

Garden City Men’s Baseball

The Garden City Men’s baseball team is registering new players for the spring season. You must be at least 35 years of age by the end of 2017 to participate in the wood bat league. The Men’s baseball team is a great alternative to softball for those players who would like to play

our national pastime once again in a community environment right here in Garden City. Winter workouts begin in February. For more information, please contact gcbaseball@optonline.net / (516) 4172856.

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LED Light Installation

In efforts to enhance the tennis experience at our Community Park Tennis Center we will be converting to LED lights later this month. As a result, the Tennis Center will be CLOSED from Monday, February 20th to Saturday, February 25th for the installation of the lights and routine court maintenance. Make up time for contract holder will be added onto the end of the season. Contract holders can also make up play during Easter Week or on one of your off days if available. If you have any questions please call Tom at the Tennis Center, 483-2525

Men’s Tennis Programs

Back by popular demand the Department of Recreation and Parks is happy to announce two new men’s tennis programs, both to be held at our Garden City Community Park Tennis Center. Our Men’s Learn and Play Tennis Program is for players leveled 2.5 – 3.0. You are invited to partake in this hour long program on Sunday nights from 7:30 – 8:30pm. The cost of this program is $200. Our Men’s Ladder Tennis Program is for more advanced players with a skill level of 3.5 – 4.5. In this program, we invite you to take advantage of our high intensity workout on Thursday nights from 9:00 - 10:30 pm. This tennis program will carry a $299 registration fee. Classes just started but there are still some spots available. Why play tennis anywhere else but in your hometown!?! To register, please visit the

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Garden City Community Park News Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. or download an application at www.gardencityrecreaton.org. If you have a password, register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net. If you do not have a password, please visit our office to register for one! Please make checks payable to the “Inc. Village of Garden City”. For further information please call the Tennis Center at 516-483-2525.

Tennis Center Etiquette Reminder

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

Senior Citizen Tennis Time

The Department of Recreation and Parks is happy to announce that “Senior Citizen Time” has returned at the Garden City Tennis Center. Senior residents can now take advantage of the $20 per hour per court rate on the newly expanded time period of Monday through Friday 7:00am -6:00pm. To make a court reservation, please call the Tennis Clubhouse at 483-2525.

GC Pool sponsorship opportunities

More than just a standard municipal pool, the Garden City Pool facility is part of a long tradition within the Village of Garden City. Marking its 61st season of operation within the Village it continues to maintain a “Club Like” atmosphere with landscaped grounds, shade structures and three pools including a adult section and interactive play pool and slides for our younger population. Reserve your spot today in being part of our family in making summer the way it was meant to be! If any business would like to become a sponsor at the Garden City Pool this season please contact Tom McGerty at 465-4075 for various sponsorship opportunities that fit your business.

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Two Varsity Fencers take gold, 6 others medal at championships On January 28th, the Individual Nassau County Championships were held at Valley Stream Central High School and GCHS Varsity fencers had a fantastic showing. Junior Philip Acinapuro took gold to become the 2017 Nassau County Men’s Fencing Individual Foil Champion and Tia Petrides successfully defended her title to repeat as the Nassau County Women’s Fencing Individual Foil Champion! Medals were also

Tia Petrides during her semi-final bout

Epee medalist, Colin McVicar All County Boys Saber: Alex Joudeh, Donal Mahoney and Quentin Bucknor

Philip Acinapuro makes his final touch for gold!

Saber medalists, Quentin Bucknor & Donal Mahoney

earned in foil by Senior Lizzie Strysko (4th place) and for the boys by Freshman Zachary Ortiz (5th place) and Senior Matthew Quigley (6th place). In Saber, Senior Donal Mahoney won bronze in a fence-off for third against Junior Quentin Bucknor (4th place). In Epee, Junior Colin McVicar also medaled (tied for 6th place). Philip Acinapuro earned All Long Island honors and several fencers also earned “All County” honors from the Nassau County Fencing Coaches Association based on their outstanding winning percentages during the regular season. Philip Acinapuro and Zachary Ortiz were selected to 1st Team All County Boys Foil and Matthew Quigley to 2nd Team. Lizzie Strysko and Tia Petrides were selected to 1st Team All County Girls Foil. Quentin Bucknor and Donal Mahoney were selected to 1st Team All County Boys Saber and Alex Joudeh to 2nd Team. And in epee, Ryan Connolly earned an honorable mention. Congratulations to these talented fencers on these outstanding achievements!

Boys Foil Champion, Philip Acinapuro with medalists, Zachary Ortiz & Matthew Quigley

Members of the 2016-2017 GCHS Boys and Girls Varsity Fencing Teams

All County Boys Foil: Philip Acinapuro, Zachary Ortiz & Matthew Quigley

Medalist Lizzie Strysko and Girls Foil Champion, Tia Petrides

On the afternoon of Saturday March 4, the GCAA will be holding tryouts for the 2017 U8 travel baseball teams. To be eligible to tryout, a child must live or attend school in Garden City and be born between 9/1/2008 and 8/31/2009. Players born between 9/1/2009 and 11/30/2009 who are currently in second grade are also eligible. Players born after November 30, 2009 are not eligible to participate in the GCAA travel baseball program in 2017. The time and location of the tryouts will be determined shortly and we will notify everyone once those details are finalized. The U8 teams that are selected will play in the Spring, Summer and Fall of 2017. Players must be willing to play baseball in all three seasons and be committed to their team. We recognize that participants play other sports and have other activities, and the GCAA encourages that diversity of activity. We understand that players may miss games from time to time because of illness, family events, practices or games for other sports or participation in other activities. We simply ask that the children and parents recognize that they have made a commitment to their baseball team and that they communicate with their coaches so that the teams are not in a position where other players on the team cannot play a game because too many players are regularly choosing another activity at the expense of

baseball. Please also understand that any child participating in the GCAA travel baseball program must also participate in the GCAA intramural baseball program in the spring. The intent of the travel baseball program is to provide the opportunity to play more baseball to those who are interested, not to replace our intramural program. In order to be eligible for the tryouts, all players must pre-register for the tryouts via email (with “Travel Tryout Registration” in the subject line). To pre-register, please send the following information to gcaatravelbaseball@ gmail.com: Name: _____________________________________ Address: _____________________________________ Email: _____________________________________ Phone: _____________________________________ Age/DOB: _____________________________________ Grade: _____________________________________ School: _____________________________________ **Please also indicate in the email if you would be interested in serving as a manager or assistant coach. If you have any questions, please send an email to gcaatravelbaseball@ gmail.com

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Garden City Spirit Kickline performs for charity

The Garden City Spirit Winter Kickline Team The girls of The Garden City Spirit Winter Kickline team have worked for months preparing for a charity kickline and dance festival, The Stephanie Belli Memorial Scholarship and Dance Team Festival. Stephanie was a member of the Smithtown West Kickline Team, the Whisperettes and was tragically taken in 2015. Like many of the girls on our Garden City teams she had a love for kickline and a passion to bring spirit to her community. Garden City Spirit team members performed a challenging kickline routine in the Middle School Team divison with over 60 groups performing at Middle School, JV and Varsity levels. These performances were adjudicated by professional judges and feedback

was provided for each group. The day was filled with support and love both for kickline and dance and the family and friends of Stephanie. It was an honor to be part of such a special performance. Kickline team members began rehearsing for this Festival following their fall season on the GCAA ‘s Thunder Football Fields. The team will appear next at the halftime for the GCAA Basketball Finals in March. We are very proud of all the girls for their commitment, dedication and outstanding performance. GC Spirit Kickline is coached by Jaclyn Baymack, Samantha Fanning, Mikayla Mehling and Antonella D’Amelio under the direction of Debbie Scattareggia and Dorie Mehling

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GC boys hoopsters win one & lose one on last second shot

Coming off a lopsided 61-37 win over Bellmore JFK last Friday night, the Trojan hoopsters moved into 1st place at 8-1 setting up a big meeting vs the 2nd place Sewanhaka Indians. In the win over Bellmore the boys stifling defense held a team to under 40 points for the 2nd straight game. Andrew DeSantis led the scoring with 27, Matt Granville chipped in 11. Kevin McNiff added 7 while Luke Connolly, Thomas Powderly and Joe Scattarregia scored 2 each. The Trojans had 13 steals in that one with Kevin McNiff leading the way with 5. Tyler Soutar dished out 5 assists. In the Sewanhaka (7-2) game poor shooting put GC in an early hole 15-6 after the first quarter but the boys fought back and rallied, finally knotting it after 3 periods 31-31. GC jumped out to a 35-31 lead and

was about to slam the door shut when a huge technical was called for what seemed like a minor infraction which resulted in a 4 point swing and a 35-35 tie. GC regrouped and was clinging to a slim 2 point lead with seconds left but a last second corner three resulted in a heartbreaking 40-39 loss. The loss puts GC in a tie for first but if they win out in their final two conference games they will win a share of their first conference title since 2007. The GC scoring was done by Andrew DeSantis with 15, Kevin McNiff 12, Matt Granville 9, Joe Scattareggia 2 and Chris Jordan with 1. Andrew with 14 and Matt with 8 led the rebounding. Joe added 2 steals and 2 assists. The boys have now surrendered more than 43 points in only one of their last 6 games which will make them a tough opponent in the playoffs.

Luke Connolly plays tough D

Garden City cheerleaders in action

Andrew DeSantis goes in for two

Tyler Soutar nails a shot from the corner

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Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2908253. $1,199,000.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2907416. $1,248,000.

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Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2851595. $2,100,000.

Amityville, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #6. MLS# 2907971. $358,000.

Garden City, NY 7-bedroom, 7.555-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2801260. $4,999,999.

Hempstead, NY 6-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #1. MLS# 2881933. $364,000.

Freeport, NY 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #9. MLS# P1273899. $355,000.

Freeport, NY 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #9. MLS# P1273893. $359,000.

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Hempstead, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #1. MLS# 2892502. $485,000.

Floral Park, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #22. MLS# 2896253. $685,000.

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Centre Island, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #6. MLS# 2875726. $1,495,000.

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Point Lookout, NY 4-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #28. MLS# 2841447. $2,992,000.

2110 Grandview Drive, Orient, NY 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #1. MLS# 2831834. $3,295,000.

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Franklin Square, NY 4-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #17. MLS# 2904980. $599,000.

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Dougall Fraser Division

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No Winter Worries at The Wyndham

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