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Longtime coach offered demotion, turns down district
CONFERENCE CHAMPS
BY RIKKI N. MASSAND
The Garden City Girls Volleyball Team are conference champs! Congratulations on the 14-2 regular season record.
Library celebrates elevator’s revival, hints at future infrastructure needs BY RIKKI N. MASSAND
Before a ceremonial red ribbon was held up to a pair of scissors on Tuesday evening, November 1, a push-button start to an evening event led to a quick trip downstairs in the Garden City Public Library’s refurbished elevator – the subject of scrutiny as wear and tear caught up to it in the past few years. The new, clean machine worked just fine, providing a sense of relief after a prolonged village project and signaling a first step in modernizing the
library. Library Board Chair J. Randolph Colahan welcomed the attendees to a short but sweet presentation on the refurbishing of the library’s elevator after 44 years in service, which he says was completed on schedule this fall after one two-week delay in early August due to parts that were ordered. Colahan first credited the village administrator, Ralph Suozzi, who expressed confidence in Garden City’s contractors for the elevator work, ThyssenKrupp. The elevator
company came to collect its final check for their work earlier on the day Tuesday at the library, and they picked it up at Village Hall in the afternoon. “Without Ralph Suozzi’s direction and leadership this project would not have been completed yet,” Colahan said. In his remarks Colahan was eager to thank the former and current Village Board of Trustees’ liaisons to the library board, Robert Bolebruch who served in that capacity until April, when he See page 32
For some he’s a Garden City coaching legend. But apparently the Garden City school district felt that 44 years into a varsity baseball coaching career at GCHS, it was time for a step backward to the assistant level. This week Rich Smith, the longtime face of Garden City High School baseball, was asked to become the assistant varsity coach for the 2017 season, to the chagrin of his former players, some current players’ parents, supporters in the community, his attorney Bob Sullivan, and most of all Smith himself. On November 2 members of Smith’s inner circle were informed about a telephone call from the Garden City Athletics’ office to Smith, simply to ask if he would like to take the assistant position. Smith did not accept the offer, and his attorney Sullivan tells The Garden City News that his client was going to spend the rest of the week away from Long Island. He was unsure of where Smith was since Halloween Monday, but according to Sullivan, Smith and Charles Menges, the assistant varsity baseball coach under Smith, were both asked to interview for the leading position of GCHS baseball in-person on Friday, October 28. See page 39
Environmental Board supports quiet zone designation for track BY RIKKI N. MASSAND The Environmental Advisory Board of Garden City has voted to support Quiet Zone designation for the northern areas of the village, ranging from the New Hyde Park Road LIRR grade crossing to the Merillon Avenue station. This stems from a Federal Railroad Administration guideline, outlined in 2013 brochures available on FRA.DOT.GOV, and set forth for municipalities or counties to determine standards for their respective communities. A decision on this designation can come from a vote by the Village Board of Trustees and support from the, and official EAB support is a step in that direction. Resident Harry Chohan of Greenridge Avenue has gotten in the spirit of old-fashioned, proactive volunteerism to bring his neighborhood some help with home values and distinction. He’s led the charge for the Quiet Zone, starting with communication with the Board of Trustees and his POA representatives, Trustees Stephen Makrinos and Robert Bolebruch. Chohan also recently contacted Senator Kemp Hannon, and he tells the News the senator has pledged his support and “will See page 40
A fun fall at Garden Manor Nursery School PAGE 14 St. Anne’s School Annual Saints Parade PAGE 24
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A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER
Let’s honor our veterans properly
With Veterans Day around the corner we hope that the Garden City Board of Education considers offering residents who served their country in the military a well-deserved partial property tax exemption. Governor Cuomo recently signed into law a measure that would allow school districts to grant an exemptions to people who served in the military during the Cold War to receive property tax benefits. That measure is in addition to prior laws which grant benefits to those who served during wartimes. However, for such measures to go into effect local school boards must pass resolutions to adopt them. We urge the
Garden City Board of Education to provide these benefits to our veterans. Yes, it means that other taxpayers will have to pick up the extra costs, but for that seems a small price to pay for those who risked their lives for all of us. n
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Freedom on info never in jeopardy
To the Editor: I am writing in response to the article entitled “With 4-3 vote, Trustees make documents available to public.” The article begins by saying that a majority of the Board of Trustees “ensured that Freedom of Information reigns.” To be clear, “freedom of information” was never in jeopardy. The debate was never about whether certain documents, relating to a zoning change request, would be publicly available. They are publicly available by law. The only question was whether we additionally made these documents available in the Library. In my view, choosing “on the fly” to selectively make a very small subset of Village records available in the Library, without any consideration of the implications of such a decision for the vast array of other records we maintain or the myriad items that come before the Board, was not wise policy, however well-intentioned it may have been. It sets a precedent that will be difficult to sustain going forward, particularly in the absence of any criteria, policy or process. And it failed to address the implications for Library personnel, including how they will administer access consistent with Village policy and statutory requirements. For at least some of us, this isolated zoning change request – which, even if eventually approved, will not authorize any specific project or development – provided no compelling case to deviate from well-established Village policies and procedures that are designed to fully comply with public access requirements. Richard V. Silver Village Trustee
Lack of transportation for seniors
To the Editor: As an active senior in Garden City I appreciate the fact that we now have a beautiful senior center thanks to the efforts of Mayor Nicholas Episcopia and the Board of Trustees. Unfortunately,
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after recently giving up my license I am no longer able to take advantage of the Library, Garden City Pool, Senior Center, etc. Especially difficult is weekly grocery shopping. I have tried to encourage the village many times over the past six months (letters, phone calls, visits, etc.) to engage a local taxi service to provide discounted service for seniors. However, my request has meet with only moderate interest. I don’t understand why a village like Massapequa Park can negotiate a substantial discounted rate ($1.00 one way, anywhere within their village) by subsidizing the taxi service. The best our village can offer is $7.00 plus tip one way which is unmanageable. Seniors are struggling to maintain their independence and keep their homes in Garden City. Why is it so difficult to get support from our own Village? This concern effects many seniors in our village. Patricia C. Donnelly
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To the Editor: This weekend at all Masses celebrated at St. Joseph’s Church, we will be collecting Baby Coin-Bottle donations for the benefit of the Life Center of Long Island, the highly-respected, and award-winning, maternity assistance organization. For thirty years, the Life Center has been instrumental in saving babies’ lives by helping mothers and fathers who are experiencing crisis pregnancies. We thank in advance all who will generously make donations to this most worthy group. If you miss this weekend’s collection, your Baby Coin-Bottle can be returned to the St. Joseph Rectory at 103 Fifth Street. For confidential assistance and for information about alternatives to abortion contact: • The Life Center locally at 516-4086300 or www.aaapregnancyoptions.com; See page 30
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St. Joseph’s “Sponsor-a-Family” organizers are still hoping to enlist additional sponsors to achieve our goal to provide more than 150 Thanksgiving dinners to families from The Queen of the Most Holy Rosary in Roosevelt and Our Lady of Loretto in Hempstead. The need is greater than ever and there is still plenty of time to sign up!! Sponsorship includes the purchase of a Stop & Shop gift card and groceries for a festive meal. All of the details will be provided in the letter of instruction that you will receive after you sign up. So please email eileenbhoey@gmail. com. Provide your name, address, phone, and family size (4, 6 or 8) that you would like to sponsor. If you have questions or want to sign up over the phone, call Pat DiMattia at 294-9316 or
Eileen Hoey at 248-1296. The delivery date for all dinners is Saturday morning, November 12th at the St. Joseph’s School parking lot between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Some folks may have plans to go away on that long weekend so an early drop-off option is available. Just let the organizers know when you sign up! Drivers are also needed on delivery day. Drivers are responsible for transporting carloads of dinners during the course of the morning to one of the aforementioned parishes. If you have a car and are available for an hour or two on Saturday morning, November 12th call Evelyn Fasano at 747-3235 or let us know when you sign up as a sponsor. Drivers are so critical to the success of this program.
St. Joseph’s Rosary Altar Society The St. Joseph’s Rosary Altar Society invites all rosary members and guests to the Fall Luncheon-Card Party on Thursday, November 10th from 12 noon at the Orchid Restaurant 730 Franklin Avenue, Garden City. Tickets are $40.00 per person and must be
reserved in advance. Reservation deadline is November 4th. Please make your checks payable to: St. Joseph’s Rosary Altar Society and mail to: Marygene Anderson 101 Second St. Apt. C-10, Garden City, NY 11530.
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St. Joseph’s “Sponsor A Family” Last week to get a fresh wreath from SJS For Thanksgiving – Urgent Appeal
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Your wreath purchase supports St. Joseph School where the virtue for this year is “charity”. Here grade 4B students demonstrate their class service project; collecting used water bottles at the school to redeem for money for the needy. (Boxwood wreath with red bow on the railing available at www.sjspta.com) The last date to order your fresh wreath from St. Joseph School is Sunday, November 13 at 8:00 PM! Don’t miss the fresh boxwood and balsam fir in wreaths for door and window, with your choice of lovely hand tied bow and coordinating trim. Also available are a heart shaped wreath, grave
blankets, roping, a mantel piece, and poinsettias. Take a few minutes this week to visit www.sjspta.com to place your order(pick up Friday, December 2 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM in the school auditorium). For questions, please call Kim Pawlowski at 917-501-9974 or email kimepawlowski@gmail.com.
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Stewart Manor, GC schools. 3BRs, 1.5 bas. Great potential! $645,000
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Mineola, Birchwood co-op, Sunny, updated 1BR w/parking spot, $169,000
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Garden City will welcome a new candidate on November 7 Appearing “live” and in person for a commuter meet and greet on the day before Election Day, “Mark Twain” will be appearing live and in person at the Merillon Avenue train station. A candidate everyone likes and respects! Tired of all of negativity of this year’s Presidential election? Can’t choose who is the lesser of two evils? Write in “Mark Twain” - An Honest personality! After hearing all the negativity of
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The November Choice BY BOB MORGAN, JR.
I have been following presidential elections since 1960, when as a kid I was quite interested in the contest between John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon. Nevertheless, I have never seen a race like this. And that's not a good thing. While I can't say that there have been many elections where I felt sorry that one of the candidates had to lose, this year has been a particularly unappealing competition. There are compelling reasons not to favor the election of either Donald J. Trump or Hillary Rodham Clinton, but that is the selection on the ballot. So what to do? At the outset, I reject the idea of casting some sort of protest ballot, by voting for a no hope (and not well qualified) candidate like Gary Johnson or by leaving the presidential ballot line blank or by writing in the name of some person that I admire. With due respect to a number of people I know who are doing some variation of this, I believe that this is an abdication of responsibility. The results of this election are too important to leave it to other voters willing to make a choice between the only two people who realistically can possibly be elected. The one thing you can say about Hillary Clinton is that, at least in a technical sense, she is qualified to be president. She has a variety of relevant experience, from First Lady of Arkansas and the United States, United States Senator, Secretary of State and twice a presidential candidate. In the course of her long career, she certainly has acquired the policy knowledge needed to function effectively in the Oval Office and she actually lived in the White House, so she knows what is involved in the job of President. Unfortunately, however, experience and policy knowledge are not the end of the analysis when it comes to Ms. Clinton. She has long been a controversial figure, from her secretive efforts heading her husband's health care reform team, to questions regarding the
Whitewater land deals in Arkansas, to her apparent cooperation with attempts to defame women involved with her husband, to questions about the explanation for the Benghazi attacks to the latest major controversy -- her decision as Secretary of State to house sensitive emails on her home computer. Not surprisingly, most voters do not regard Ms. Clinton as honest and trustworthy. So what of Donald Trump? He has fashioned a successful and lucrative career in construction and entertainment. As a political leader, his populist message has obviously struck a chord among millions of disaffected voters who feel abandoned by traditional politicians. But, there are obvious potential problems with a Trump presidency. Many of his proposals, like building a border wall and having Mexico pay for it or eliminating all Muslim immigration are unrealistic, if not potentially dangerous. (Not surprisingly, Mr. Trump has dialed back his emphasis on these proposals.) He seems to have lost sight of the benefits of a global economy. His personal life has been less than exemplary, his temperament mercurial and thin skinned. For me, I guess it comes down to a referendum on the past eight years. If you vote for Hillary Clinton, you are pretty much resigned to four more years of the Obama Administration, years of very limited economic growth and heavy regulation, tremendous increases in the national debt, a health plan in crisis, a feckless foreign policy, and, amazingly enough, less rather than more social and racial harmony. And you are giving control of the Supreme Court to the left for the next 20 or 30 years. Will things be better than now with Donald Trump? On the Supreme Court, yes. On everything else, perhaps yes, perhaps no, and I fully understand why some people regard him as a very risky choice. But it’s Mr. Trump or Hillary Clinton on offer, and sometimes you cast your vote based on your hopes rather than your fears.
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The Welcoming Club of Garden City is a well-established women’s organization that focuses on welcoming new members to our community, fostering relationships of long-time residents, supporting local businesses and raising money for charity. This year The Welcoming Club of Garden City is proud to support the Belmont Child Care Association, Inc.
November 12th: Roaring 20’s Casino Night,
7 to 11pm The Cherry Valley Country Club Will Lady Luck smile down on you as you try your hand at poker, craps and roulette? Join us in your best Gatsby attire to find out! Roaring 20’s fashion welcome and encouraged! Tickets are $100 per person and include open bar, hors d’oeuvres and the opportunity to participate in a fabulous silent auction, raffle prizes and more! Special prizes for our high rollers! Tickets available now at http:// www.thegardencitywelcomingclub. org/roaring-20-s-casino-night. Don’t wait to buy them as tickets will be $125 per person at the door.
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We are looking for a few of you to help us raise money for our charity, BCCA by sponsoring tables at our Casino Night. We have 4 levels of sponsorship, 8 sponsorships available in total. • Craps Table Sponsor (1) $1500 • Roulette Table Sponsor (2) $1000 • Poker Table Sponsor (1) $750 • Blackjack Table Sponsor (4) $500 Sponsors receive two (2) tickets to our event, recognition including their name and company logo displayed on the table throughout the night, as well as a “Thanks to our Sponsors” print ad in The Garden City News following our event. Interested? please reach out to Meg Cremins (megdockery@yahoo. com) for more details. Want to join the fun and make a difference? We invite you to join the club! For just $35 a year you will have access to lots of great events and many fun members-only clubs. Complete the easy online membership form today at www. thegardencitywelcomingclub.org, in the “Join” section of the website. While you are there, browse the site for lots of great information about the club.
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THE OFFICE CAT BY GABBY TABBY Not supposed to be driving: On October 26th, during a joint investigation with the Nassau County Probation Department, Officer Petraglia arrested a 25 year old Great Neck man for allegedly operating a vehicle on Courthouse Road while his license was suspended. He was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation. Like this year’s election: There was a small Dumpster fire in an Old Country Road parking field on October 26th which was put out by Garden City Firefighters. The Garden City Police Department assisted. Not just losing weight: On October 26th Garden City Police officers investigated a report of a stolen wallet from a locker at the New York Sports Club. Another wallet was reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the parking lot of the Church in the Garden on Stewart Avenue on October 27th. Many many problems: On October 28th Officer Russell conducted a traffic investigation on Cathedral Avenue resulting in the arrest of a 28 year old Roosevelt man for allegedly driving with six open driver license suspensions and three active NYPD Warrants for Bail Jumping, Forgery and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation.
Identity theft: On October 28th Garden City Police investigated the identity theft of a Garden City male where someone wired money from his checking account without authorization. Vandals at St. Paul’s: On October 28th two basement windows to the St. Paul’s Building were found damaged. Water water everywhere: On October 29th Garden City Police responded to a Water Main Break on Poplar Street. Revoked license: On October 29th Officer Russell conducted a traffic investigation on Stewart Avenue resulting in the arrest of a 29 year old Hempstead man for allegedly driving with a revoked license due to a prior DWI, and two open driver license suspensions. Social Host Law charges: On October 29th Officer McCann charged a 45 year old Garden City woman with violating with the Village’s Social Host Law for allegedly allowing a party at her residence at which numerous minors were allowed to consume alcohol.
Vehicle entered: On October 30th a wallet was reported stolen from a vehicle parked at a Kingsbury Road residence. Pocketbook theft: On October 30th, after an investigation, Garden City Detectives arrested a 37 year old Brooklyn woman for the theft of another person’s pocketbook at a 7th Street residence on October
22nd. Heroin arrest: On October 30th a joint investigation between the Garden City and Nassau County Police Departments resulted in the arrest of a 29 year old Central Islip man for the alleged sale and possession of heroin. Flooding on Rockaway: On October 30th, due to heavy rains, Garden City Police responded to a flooding condition on Rockaway Avenue. Nassau County DPW responded and corrected the condition. A tree limb fell, striking and damaging a vehicle traveling eastbound on 1st Street. There were no
injuries reported. Halloween trouble: On Halloween a 19 year-old female victim from Uniondale stated she was trick or treating with three friends on Boylston Street when another group, consisting of six females and four males, approached them and began an argument. During the dispute persons from the other group punched the victim several times and took her handbag containing car keys and candy. The victim suffered facial contusions and a laceration. The investigation is ongoing. Gates down: On November 1st malfunctioning railroad gates stuck in the down position resulted in lengthy traffic back-ups on New Hyde Park Road, Clinch Avenue and adjoining side streets. Woman struck by truck: On November 1st Garden City Police responded to County Seat Drive where a truck struck a female pedestrian. The victim, a 39 year old Westbury woman, was transported via ambulance to a local hospital for an apparent non-life-threatening head injury. The driver of the truck, a 56 year old Floral Park man, was charged with driving without vehicle insurance.
Dr. Buffa congratulates the following members of the Cavity Free Club: Rachel Joffe Jessica Lee James Norizan, Jr. Emily Saporito Christian Scrima Ann Carly Rivera
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A fun fall at Garden Manor Nursery School
Now that September has passed and all the students are settled into school, it is time for some fun fall activities. Two avorite fall events at Garden Manor are the annual trip to Hick’s in Westbury and our Halloween parade. The trip to Hick’s, a Garden Manor Nursery School tradition, was thoughtfully organized by Preschool teachers Mrs. GaNun and Mrs. Campbell and no detail was left out. This beautiful day was filled with many exciting activities. Once all the students and their families arrived at Hicks’s they were able to meet Otto the Ghost in an interactive storytelling setting. Afterwards, the students, teachers and parents visited the farm animals and even got to feed them! The day ended with what seemed to be the highlight of the trip, a fun and exciting hayride! Every child was able to take home a pumpkin and an apple as a reminder of their special day.
Thank you to the Pre-School teachers for organizing such a great trip. We surely can’t wait until next year! The annual Halloween parade is another highly anticipated event at our school. On Halloween morning, after parents were treated to some spooky songs and poems in their child’s classroom, they were then entertained by the students in Garden Manor’s annual Halloween parade. Parents, grandparents and friends lined the parade route as the students proudly showed off their costumes for all to see. The students looked fabulous! If you are interested in learning more about Garden Manor Nursery School, located on Jefferson Street in Garden City, please visit at www. gmns.org or call 775-2626. The school is currently accepting registration for the 2016-2017 school year. We would be honored to welcome you into our school family
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Join the Grand Opening celebration of our new Flushing Bank location at 61-14 Springfield Boulevard. As part of the celebration, you will earn a special interest rate of 1.00%1 for the first 90 days when you open a new Complete Checking Plus account at any of our branches.1 Plus when you open a new Flushing Bank Complete Checking Plus account you can get up to $200.2 Hurry, this is a limited time offer. Call or stop by a branch today! For more information visit your local Flushing Bank branch, go to www.FlushingBank.com, or call 800.581.2889. Small enough to know you. Large enough to help you. 1. New Complete Checking Plus account with new money only. Existing checking account customers are not eligible. An existing checking customer is defined as anyone who currently has or has had a Flushing Bank checking account within the last 24 months. This offer is limited to one Complete Checking Plus account per household. The APY is effective October 17, 2016. The APY for Complete Checking Plus is 0.15% for daily account balances between $0 to $4,999. The blended annual percentage yield (APY) for Complete Checking Plus is 0.51% for daily account balances between $5,000 to $49,999 and 0.59% for daily account balances of $50,000 or greater. The guaranteed rate of 1.00% will remain in effect for 90 days after account opening. At the end of this 90 day period the annual percentage yield will revert to 0.35% for daily account balances between $5,000 to $49,999 and 0.45% for daily account balances of $50,000 or greater. Rates may change at any time without notice. You must maintain a daily balance of $5,000 for the statement cycle to receive the disclosed yield. If your daily account balance is less than $5,000 the interest rate paid on the entire balance in your account will be 0.15% APY. You must deposit a minimum of $100 to open the Complete Checking Plus account. A minimum balance of $5,000 is required to avoid a monthly maintenance fee. Fees may reduce the earnings on the account. The rate and offer are subject to change and early termination without prior notice at any time. 2. New Complete Checking or Complete Checking Plus account with new money only. Existing checking account customers are not eligible. An existing checking customer is defined as anyone who currently has or has had a Flushing Bank checking account within the last 24 months. This offer is limited to one Complete Checking or Complete Checking Plus account per household. Minimum deposit required to open a new Complete Checking account is $25 and a new Complete Checking Plus account is $100. No minimum balance required to be eligible for the Bonus. Direct Deposit – You will receive $100 for signing up for and receiving a recurring direct deposit of $250 or more. Tax refund checks do not qualify as direct deposit. Direct Deposits must be completed prior to 90 days after the account is opened. Debit Card Purchases – You will receive $50 for the completion of 5 debit card purchases. Each debit card purchase must be $25 or more. Online Banking Bill-payments – You will receive $50 for completing 5 online banking bill-payments via Flushing Bank’s Online Banking portal. Each online bill-pay must be $25 or more. Debit Card Purchases and Online Bill-payments must be completed prior to 60 days after the account is opened. THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT ANY CUSTOMER CAN RECEIVE IS $200. The compensation will be credited to the checking account on or about the end of the month following the completion of the above qualifying transactions within the required time after account opening. A 1099 will be issued in the amount credited to your account. Other fees and restrictions may apply. All offers are subject to change and termination without prior notice at any time. Flushing Bank is a registered trademark
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Garden City Library elevator back in service There's so much at stake in 2016. The future of our community depends on your action.
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Mayor Nicholas Episcopia and Village Trustees Stephen Makrinos, John Delany and Theresa Trouvé joined Garden City Public Library Director Lisa Paulo and Library Board Trustees J. Randolph Colahan, chair, Gloria Weinrich, vice chair, Lola Nouryan, Charles Murphy and Peter D’Antonio at a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, November 1, 2016.
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The Garden City Public Library’s refurbished elevator was placed back in service on Friday, October 28. The elevator was first installed back in 1973 when the Library was built. It served the public and staff for more than 40 years but recently began showing its age. On several occasions during the past several years the elevator had to be taken out of service until parts could be repaired or replaced. “It became more and more difficult to repair or replace parts and keep the elevator operational because some were no longer available. In addition, elevator technology has changed substantially over the years,” said Trustee John Delany, Board liaison to the Library. “It became apparent to both
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the Library Trustees and the Village Trustees that the best thing to do was replace and upgrade with a new elevator, including new controls.” The Board engaged the engineering services of Sierra Consulting in December 2015 for $7,000 and awarded the bid to Thyssenkrupp for $145,000 in February 2016. The project began in early August and was completed on time and within budget. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held November 1 to mark the occasion. “The elevator modernization project means the Library now has a safe, up-to-date and well running elevator that will also be ADA-compliant,” Garden City Public Library Director Lisa Paulo said.
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FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE By: Nicholas P. Episcopia
Proposed change to Village Zoning Code for Ring Road
As you know, your Board of Trustees is presently contemplating a zoning change that would allow a joint venture of Simon Properties and OTO Development to build a high-end extended stay Marriott Hotel on Ring Road. In last week’s edition of the Garden City News there was an article entitled “With a 4-3 Vote, Trustees Make Documents Available to Public.” Although it was more fully explained in the article, the headline is not accurate because it makes it appear as though some Trustees did not want to make the due diligence documents available to the public, which simply is not true. In truth, there was absolutely no question that we all wanted to make the extensive due diligence material accessible to the public for review. The documents contain studies including but not limited to environmental, traffic and economic issues, all of which are encompassed by SEQRA. The only thing at issue was whether or not we would make the mate-
rial available to the public only in the Building Department at Village Hall, or in the Building Department as well as the Library, which has evening and weekend hours. The minority felt that the material should be available only in the Building Department. They were of the opinion that the Library does not have a specific set of procedures in place for the public to review Village documents and that this would put an additional burden on staff. A Letter to the Editor was published in the same edition, inaccurately calling the proposed facility a “family hotel.” The planned facility is an extended stay hotel designed specifically for business travelers who require a stay of more than a day or two.
Finally, all that the Village Board is doing at this time is reviewing a proposed zoning change which would allow hotel use in the Village’s C-R District, located west of Ring Road and in no other area of the Village. If the zoning change is approved, the proposed hotel would require a special use permit and site plan approval which will not be granted without full review of the plans and specifications, not only by the Board of Trustees, but also by the Village Planning Commission as well as the Architectural Design Review Board.
Bargain Book Sale at the Library
A “Bargain Book Sale” will be held Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the Garden City Public Library’s lower level. Come
early for the best selection of books, CDs, DVDs and videos. Choose from fiction, nonfiction, adult, teen and children’s books. Antique and autographed books, as well as coffee table books will also be offered. Friends of the Library volunteers have organized this sale with all proceeds to benefit the Library.
Daylight Saving Time
Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 6. Residents are reminded that clocks should be set back one hour. This is also a good time to check your smoke and carbon monoxide batteries. In fact, it is recommended that you install new batteries twice a year to be sure they are always working properly.
Village Office Closed Election Day, Veterans Day
Village offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 in observance of Election Day and again on Friday, November 11, 2016 in observance of Veterans Day. For your convenience, correspondence for the Village may be placed in the “Letter” See page 36
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Stewart, Stratford plan blood drive for November 15 & 16
The fifth grade classes at both Stewart and Stratford schools are joining together with the American Red Cross to host blood drives on Tuesday, November 15 at Stewart School gym and Wednesday, November 16 at Stratford School cafeteria. Both drives will take place from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Your choice to donate blood at the Fifth Grade F.O.C.U.S. Blood Drive will not only help save lives, but will give our fifth grade classes the invaluable experience to help others and contribute to the community. Each presenting donor will receive a $10 VISA gift card, and will be entered into a raffle towards a $50 VISA gift card, generously donated by the American Red Cross.
The easiest way to schedule an appointment is to visit: www. redcrossblood.org and use sponsor keyword: STEWARTSCHOOL for the Stewart Blood Drive and keyword: STRATFORDSCHOOL for the Stratford Blood Drive. Be sure to check out RAPID PASS to save time on health history. You may also contact the school coordinators at: Stewart School: Alicia Marciano at 877-1502 or ahm456@aol.com. Stratford School: Tricia Schettino at 739-1486 or stratfordblooddrive2016@ gmail.com Please help our Fifth Graders become “Pint Sized Heros” and support our blood drives.
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THANK YOU!! The Members of the Garden City Special Police would like to take this opportunity to thank all our neighbors and friends for their response to our recent fundraising campaign. We appreciate your support to help us continue our volunteer efforts to serve the Village of Garden City and its residents in time of need, be it day or night. Once again,
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Change your clocks and smoke alarm batteries for Daylight Savings Time Two-thirds of home fire deaths result from fires in homes without a working smoking alarm, according to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA). Your Garden City Professional Firefighters remind you to not only change your clock for Daylight Savings Time but the batteries in your smoke alarms, too. “Saving your life can be as simple as changing your smoke alarm batteries once a year and replacing smoke alarms every seven to 10 years,” says TJ Michon, a professional firefighter in Garden City. Special smoke alarms are even available for those who are deaf or hearing-impaired. The NFPA reports that working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half. Research has also demonstrated that photoelectric smoke alarms are more effective at warning people of smoke from smoldering fires than ionization smoke
alarms. With earlier warning, people have more time to escape a burning structure and call to 9-1-1. Your local fire fighters recommend installing a dual purpose smoke alarm in every bedroom, outside of every bedroom and on each floor of your home. “You should also install carbon monoxide alarms in your home and check them once a month,” says TJ. Carbon monoxide fumes are poisonous and will increase the intensity of a fire if ignited. More than 2,300 people die each year in home fires. Having a smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm that works 24 hours a day greatly increases your chance of survival if your home catches on fire. In the case of an emergency, please call 9-1-1 for the help of your local fire fighters.
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Parish party Chaircouples: Ray and Sue Larkin and Tara and Michael Manning We’re only a few weeks away from one of the biggest events of the season! The St. Joseph Church Parish Party will be held on Friday, November 18th at the Garden City Hotel and the Parish Party Committee warmly welcomes parishioners, friends and neighbors and our local supporters to join and celebrate all that is wonderful about our parish. Our theme “Our Families, Our Friendships, Our Faith” highlights the threads that connect us all to St. Joseph Church. The evening takes place at the historic Garden City Hotel. Dance the night away to music featured by the
Original Faze 4 Band, while reconnecting with old friends and meeting new ones. The auction committee has been hard at work assembling the high-end baskets, and grand raffle tickets will be available the night of the event. Invitations can be found on the parish website at www.stjosephchurchgc.com or by contacting Parish Party Chaircouples Sue and Ray Larkin at 516-697-5052 or Tara and Mike Manning at 516448-5833. We thank all of our local business people and friends for their support and wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving Season!
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John Wilton, (Chamber Director/Chairman Merchant Committee); John E. Appelt, (Chamber 1st Vice President); Sophia and Robert Brivio, Mr. and Mrs. Benito (Sophia’s parents); far right, Jack Craven (Chamber Director) and looking on are the Brivio daughters. On Thursday, October 20th the Garden City Chamber of Commerce welcomed its new member, The Well Seasoned Chef, to 45 New Hyde Park Road. The Well Seasoned Chef, owned by Sophia Brivio, a long time Garden City resident and Executive Chef, specializes in bringing professional culinary skills to the novice chef as well as basic skills to young and beginner cooks. The culinary school not only hosts
children’s cooking classes but also hosts birthday parties. “As a mother of three, Ms. Brivio understands the stress of trying to plan and make your child’s birthday perfect. At the Well Seasoned Chef we design the menu, do all the food shopping, teach the children how to prepare their meal and then they get to eat what they made!” The Well Seasoned Chef offers a variety of cooking classes from College Cooking 101 to What’s For Dinner?
Sophia and Robert Brivio receiving welcoming plaque on behalf of the Garden City Chamber from (left) John E Appelt (Chamber 1st Vice President) and (right) John Wilton, (Chamber Director/Chairman Merchant Committee).
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Saint Anne’s School Annual Saints Parade
Oh, when the saints go marchin’ in… The first grade students at St. Anne’s School marched through McCloskey Auditorium dressed as the saint of their choice in the annual Saints Parade – a school tradition. For many decades, families, friends and fellow students have gathered together at St. Anne’s School in Garden City to hear about the lives of the saints from the first grade students. The “saints” entered the auditorium to the song “When the Saints Go Marchin’ In” and once on stage
each “saint” recited important facts and information about their lives and sang beautiful songs for the audience. In order to prepare for this special day, each student memorized a number of important facts about the saints they were going to portray. The first graders practiced and rehearsed at home and in school with help from both their parents and teachers. A special thank you to the first grade teachers, Mrs. Marianne Riccobono and Miss Elizabeth Garabedian, and music teacher Ms. Corona for making the 2016 Saints Parade such a memorable event.
Saints singing for the audience
First graders sing another song
Two first grade “saints”
The first graders gather on the church steps with their teachers and principal, Mr. Fennell
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More first grade “Saints”
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A Chapter Chat book discussion for Second Graders will be held on Monday, November 14 from 4:00 PM-5:00 PM. The book to be discussed is Tuff Fluff: The Case of Duckie’s Missing Brain by Scott Nash. Discuss the book, play a couple of games, do a craft, watch a movie, and enjoy a snack and a drink at the Library. Don’t forget to sign up for Play Hooray with Molly Mouse. This special program will be held on Monday, November 21st at 7:00 PM for children ages 2 ½ - 5 (not yet in Kindergarten). Registration begins on Monday, November 7 at 9:30 AM on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Come to the Library to celebrate Harry Potter Day! For those children in grades 3-5, there will be a joint program with Young Adults on Saturday, November 19th. Celebrate the release of a new Harry Potter movie with a full day of events. You must do a separate registration for each child. Registration is on Eventkeeper and began on October 31st online at www. gardencitypl.org . Sign up for one, two or all three events. A separate registration for each event is required. 11:00 AM-12:00 PM - Golden Snitch Cake Pops with the Baking Coach 12:30 PM-1:30 PM - Potions with Science Teacher Chris Buchman 2:30-3:30 PM - Harry Potter Games, Triwizard tournament, Quidditch (Weather Permitting) and More!
November Holidays
Is it November already? The year is flying by! Only 58 more days to 2017! (Of course this means in 51 days Christmas will be here). November also brings daylight savings time on
Sunday, November 6. Remember “Spring ahead and Fall back”. Books on time include My First Book of Time by Claire Llewellyn, and How Long is a Year by Claire Clark, and Time to Learn About Weeks & Months by Pam Scheunemann. Holidays in November include Election Day, Veterans Day and Thanksgiving! The Garden City Library has books for all these occasions. Election Day is on Tuesday, November 8th. It is a Presidential Election and there are many local politicians running for election as well. Election Day books include Election Day by Lynn Peppas, or Election Day by Marc Tyler Nobleman, Today on Election Day by Catherine Stier, and National Elections and the Political Process by Bryon Giddens-White. Learn about the election process and make your own prediction of who will be our 45th President of the United States of America. Veteran’s Day is on Friday, November 11th. Veteran’s Day pays tribute to the men and women who have served in the Armed Forces protecting our country and sacrificing their lives for our benefit. Books to read include Remembering our Heroes: Veteran’s Day by Kelly Rodgers, What is Veteran’s Day by Elaine Landau, and The Veteran’s Day Visitor by Peter Catalanotto and Pamela Schembri. 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.
Seated Mindful Meditation Mondays, November 28th, December 5th, 12th, 19th at 7PM Garden City Public Library Enjoy an evening with George Kozik, meditation instructor from Garden City’s Yoga Nanda Studio, at the Garden City Public Library on four Monday evenings, November 28th,
December 5th, 12th, and 19th at 7PM. This will be a meditation experience about healing and inspiration. This is an opportunity to connect with your true self and spiritual purpose. Take the journey beyond conscious thought into a greater state of relaxation. All are welcome. Please be prompt.
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Bishop confirms 173 at St. Joseph’s Parish
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Rev. Msgr. James P. Swiader, left, Pastor of the Church of St. Joseph, and Most Rev. Andrzej Zglejszewski, Auxiliary Bishop for the Diocese of Rockville Centre, congratulate newly confirmed Garden City High School freshmen, Michael J. Bereswill and Joseph A. Bereswill, following the ceremony. The Most Rev. Andrzej Zglejszewski, Auxiliary Bishop for the Diocese of Rockville Centre and former Chaplain to Pope Benedict XVI, conducted the Holy Roman Catholic Sacrament of Confirmation for 173 parishioners of the Church of St. Joseph, on Wednesday, October 19. Bishop Zglejszewski was assisted during the Mass and ceremony by Rev. Msgr. James P. Swiader, Church Pastor. The Roman Catholic Sacrament of Confirmation is the last of the three initiation rites into the Catholic church, the other two being Baptism and First Holy Communion. In the Sacrament, the faithful are sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit and are strengthened in their Christian life. During the ceremony, Bishop Zglejszewski anointed the
forehead of each candidate with oil of Chrism, which is a consecrated oil used by the church in the administration of certain Sacraments. Monsignor Swiader paid special tribute to Susan Mirabella, Director of St. Joseph’s Religious Education; Christina Teisch. Principal, and Regina Cioffi, Assistant Principal, both of St. Joseph’s Elementary School; and the catechists and teachers who taught and inspired the primarily high school-aged candidates: St. Joseph’s Deacon Jack McKenna, Michelle Affronti, Karen Carney, Vicki Ferrara, Laura Kern, Julie LaSalla, Jane Ellen Logler, Mary McGill, Thomas McManus, Morena Montanaro, Mary Mutso, Patti Nessler, Mary-Beth Polke, Susanna Sheehan, Laura Sikorski and Jeanne Tigh.
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It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults Introduction to Coding with Sharper Training Solutions
Participate in Computer Science Education Week and the international Hour of Code challenge by taking this introduction to coding class. This class will be held Tuesday, December 6 from 6:00PM-8:00PM and is for tweens and teens in Grades 6-12. Registration is required and begins Monday, November 14 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Accepted: College Admissions with Your College Navigator
On Monday, November 14 beginning at 6:45PM, Your College Navigator Michael Binder returns to the Garden City Public Library to give tips on choosing the right college during the program “Accepted: College Admissions with Your College Navigator.” Mr. Binder will discuss what to do to enhance your application, the steps to take throughout high school in the college admissions process, and how to identify those things the college you desire is looking for. This program is for college-bound students and parents. Registration is required and began October 31 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.
Turkey pretzels with the Baking Coach
Make some chocolate covered pretzels with a turkey design on Tuesday, November 15 from 6:00PM-7:00PM with the Baking Coach. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6-12. Registration is required and began Monday, October 31 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.
Harry Potter Day: Saturday, November 19
The Children’s and Young Adult Departments will be celebrating the release of the new Harry Potter movie at the Library with a day full of Harry Potter themed programs on Saturday, November 19! • 11:00AM-12:00PM – Potions for Grades 6-12: Do science experiments with Harry Potter theme
with science teacher Chris Buchman. Registration began October 31 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. • 11:00AM-12:00PM – Golden Snitch Cake Pops for Grades 3-5: Create delicious Golden Snitch Cake Pops with the Baking Coach. Registration began October 31 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. • 12:30PM-1:30PM – Golden Snitch Cake Pops for Grades 6-12: Create delicious Golden Snitch Cake Pops with the Baking Coach. Registration began October 31 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. • 12:30PM-1:30PM – Potions for Grades 3-5: Do science experiments with Harry Potter theme with science teacher Chris Buchman. Registration began October 31 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. • 2:30PM-3:30PM – Harry Potter Games: Triwizard Tournament, Quidditch, and More! Play games and participate in our Triwizard Tournament to earn points for your house. Grades 3-12 may sign up. Registration began October 31 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Please note, Quidditch will be held outside and may be cancelled if there is inclement weather. Patrons can also stop by during the day on the first floor between 10:00AM and 4:00PM to get sorted into a Hogwarts House, participate in our Harry Potter Scavenger Hunt to earn points for their House, do word games and activities, and more! Interested in helping to plan Harry Potter Day and earn volunteer hours? Then attend one of our Teen Advisory Board meetings or contact Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta at laurag@gardencitypl.org or at 516742-8405 x242. Harry Potter Day has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Tweens and Teens Anime Club
Join us for a meeting of the Anime Club on Monday, November 21 from 6:00PM-7:00PM. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6-12. We will be watching the anime Blue Exorcist, which is rated PG-13. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Registration is required and begins Monday,
November 7 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org).
Babysitting Workshop: Wednesday, November 9 and November 16
Tweens and teens in Grades 6-12 can register for this two-part Babysitting Workshop. Registrants are required to attend both sessions to receive a certificate. Registration is required and began October 17 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. • Wednesday, November 9, 6:00PM-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. • Wednesday, November 16, 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. ACT/SAT Practice Exam with Curvebreakers The Library will be hosting an ACT/SAT Practice Exam on Saturday, November 12 from 10:00AM-2:00PM with Nick LaPoma of Curvebreakers. Registrants may choose either the ACT or SAT to take. Registration is required and began Monday, October 24 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. The results session will be held on Thursday, November 17, 7:00PM-8:00PM.
Yak and Snack Book Discussion
Read the book Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs and join us for a discussion at the Library on Thursday, December 1 from 6:00PM-7:00PM. This program is for Grades 6-12. Registration is required and began October 24 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 brownbag dinner to the event. Food and snacks will be provided.
Coffee and tea by the book The Tea Planter’s Wife by Dinah Jefferies Garden City Public Library Tuesday, November 29th at 9:30AM In person registration for Garden City Library cardholders begins on Wednesday, November 9th at 9:30AM for a Coffee & Tea by the Book discussion to be held on Tuesday, November 29th on the First Floor of the Library in the Periodical Room at 9:30AM sharp. Love, suspense, guilt, and hidden secrets with an underlying theme of race relations seamlessly blend together in The Tea Planter’s Wife. This is a timeless story of an innocent young Englishwoman struggling to find her place in colonial Ceylon against unexpected circumstances and facing cruel choices. With locked doors, old dresses, and even a boathouse mystery, this is Rebecca with crocodiles. Librarians Laura Flanagan and Ann Garnett will moderate this discussion of The Tea Planter’s Wife by Dinah Jefferies. 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 November 22nd if space is available.
AARP Driver Safety Program Tuesday, December 6, 10AM – 4:30PM In person Registration Begins November 20th at 1PM Garden City Public Library In person registration begins Sunday, November 20th at 1:30PM at the Reference Desk for the AARP 55 Alive Defensive Driving Course to be held at the Garden City Public Library. The course will be given Tuesday, December 6th from 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Registration is limited to Garden City library cardholders aged 50 and older and must be done in person with photo identification, proof of age (preferably a driver’s license), along with your AARP membership card. Payment of $20.00 for AARP members and $25.00 for non-members for course materials and must be made at the time of registration. Non-Garden City Library cardholders may begin to register on Wednesday, November 30th if space is available. Cash will not be accepted. You must pay by check made payable to AARP.
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“As the Soda Fountain Turns” BY JOHN ELLIS KORDES It was in Virginia in the early 1880’s that the owner of a drug store hired an industrious young man. The young man was given to experimentation and concocted various beverages for the drugstore’s counter soda fountain. The owner had a beautiful daughter and soon the young man had fallen in love. The owner would have none of this and fired him on the spot. Discouraged and depressed, the young many left Virginia for Waco, Texas. There he got a job in the “Old Corner Drug Store” where he continued whipping up various drinks. He was still very much in love and often told the story to his customers. One day he came up with a soft drink that his customers seemed to enjoy very much. His customers soon named the drink after the owner who had fired the young man. The owner was a doctor with the last name of Pepper - “Dr. Pepper.”
The young man eventually returned to Virginia where he married the doctor’s daughter. Meanwhile, back in Waco a beverage chemist named R.S. Lazenby began to experiment with the new drink. He was a patron of the Old Corner Drug Store and knew the story about the doctor and his daughter. Lazenby kept the name “Dr. Pepper” and in 1885 (a year before Coca-Cola debuted in Atlanta) put it on sale at local soda fountains. However, neither he nor the drink’s creator could have guessed that one day Americans would be consuming over a billion Dr. Peppers a year. As for the original Dr. Pepper, not much is known of the man whose name survives to this day on a can of soda. However, one can’t help but wonder if a descendant might not have risen to the rank of “Sergeant” in the army - no wait, that’s another story!
Meet the Veterans at the Garden City Library Join us for the 7th annual ‘Meet the Veterans’ event on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11th from 10:00am – 10:45am to be held in the lower level conference room at the Garden City LIBRARY. Children of all ages and adults are welcome to attend this exciting and educational program. In the past, our speakers included a Marine who built schools in Thailand, helped people in Japan after the tsunami and brought medical and dental supplies to Indonesia. A JAG colonel said law firms sent school supplies to children in Iraq once their schools had been rebuilt. Another Marine earned the honor of being the Marine One Crew Chief and flew the Presidential helicopter. A soldier explained how his unit repaired high schools and provided clean drinking water to the village.
He also showed photos of children playing with soccer balls that had been sent by families in Garden City! The students in Garden City have sent cards, letters, ‘ZipLoc Goody Bags’, holiday decorations, Girl Scout cookies and Boy Scout popcorn to our military overseas. The veterans have been very appreciative of these generous donations from families in Garden City. This is an opportunity to meet some of the veterans, ask them questions and thank them for their service to our country. This event will begin promptly at 10:00 am in the Garden City LIBRARY and will end in time for everyone to attend the 11:00 am Veterans Day ceremony at the monuments on the lawn outside. Everyone is invited. Please bring your friends.
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Cluett Hall, Field House improvements underway
Please join the William Bradford Turner American Legion Post 265 for a drink on us. Friday November 11th from 5PM – 7PM at Doc O’Grady’s, 273 Nassau
Blvd, Garden City South Together we can toast those we lost and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow veterans.
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The LED light conversion will begin in both the Field House and Cluett Hall (pictured) in November. Cluett Hall and the Field House are getting a facelift this Fall. “We are excited about all of the improvements underway in the Field House and Cluett Hall,” Kevin Ocker, chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Cultural and Recreational Affairs, said. “These, along with other improvements identified in the Department’s Strategic Plan, demonstrate good stewardship of our facilities and an overall improved experience by all.” At the Field House, all interior painting has been completed and new glass basketball backboards have been installed. Looking ahead, the LED light conversion will begin in both the Field House and Cluett Hall in November. New carpeting will be installed in Cluett Hall this month as well. In December, the Field House floor will be refurbished with a total “Pour Over” and new lines. The procurement process is also underway for rehabilitation of the Field House restrooms. Upgrades are detailed in the Department of Recreation and Parks Strategic Plan, which can be viewed in full on the website, www.gardencityny.net.
Calling all Veterans
Everyone in Garden City is invited to celebrate Veterans on Friday November 11, 2016. A bell will strike at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month to once again honor our veterans, for that was the moment when the end of World War I occurred. A brief ceremony will be conducted, beginning at 10:45 AM Friday, November 11th. at the ceremony will take place at the Veterans Memorial on 7th Street between the library and the train station, across from the Garden City Hotel. Commander Chris Blume will lead members of the William Bradford Turner Post of the American Legion,
other community leaders, and members of the community in honoring our devoted veterans. “On Veterans Day we commemorate the service of veterans of all wars, living and dead,” says Commander Blume. “We remember how our men and women, many of them citizen soldiers, set aside their civilian pursuits to defend the freedom of mankind and to preserve our precious American Heritage.” Community leaders join in asking all of us to be in front of the Garden City Library at 10:45 AM on Friday, November 11th to honor our veterans – all of them our heroes.
Free Monday talks at the Ethical Humanist Society
New glass basketball backboards have been installed throughout the Field House.
At the Field House, all interior painting has been completed.
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Peaceful communication, ethnic diversity and paths to humanism are topics to be explored at the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island in Garden City. The informal free meetings and discussions will be held on November 7, November 21 and December 5. The discussions are facilitated by members of the Ethical Society and begin at 7:30 at 38 Old Country Road (at the western end of Old Country Road. Although the sessions are free, registration is required. Call 516-741-7304. November 7 – PEACE WARRIOR WORKSHOP (A Basic Understanding of the Language of Non-violent Communication) presented by Ginger Hendler Artist Ginger Hendler is passionate about peaceful communication and how people can access the tools to remain non-judgmental and compassionate. “The Adventures of Gingerella,” her recently published free verse poem about peace and harmony and the work of Marshall Rosenberg, the founder of NVC (non-violent-communication) are both helping to create that in her life. She is sharing some of these strategies in her workshop, Peace Warrior Training ( NVC). Says Hendler, “Certain words can push people’s buttons. This is a great way of learning how to talk to others in a humane way.”
November 21 – THOUGHTS ON ETHNIC DIVERSITY presented by Dr. David Sprintzen Ever wonder why there is so much discord amongst our citizens? This discussion will help explain one of the major reasons. David Sprintzen is the founder and an officer of the Long Island Progressive Coalition. He is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Long Island University, and the author of four books, including Critique of Western Philosophy and Social Theory and Camus: A Critical Examination. December 5 – PATHS TO HUMANISM–hosted by Sharon Stanley Sharon Stanley will share her own experience and attendees will be invited to take part with their own stories of being a humanist and how they got there. Everyone has a story about how they came to identify as a humanist. Stanley, a retired New York City teacher, has been a member of the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island for over 20 years, and co-chair for American Humanist Association’s group affiliate, “Humanists of Long Island.” She is eager to share her story and hear everyone’s. Her account about how she came to our ethical society was published recently in the book, Personal Paths to Humanism.
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GC wins Gold Award in traffic safety program AAA Northeast awarded the Village of Garden City with a Gold Award during its 52nd annual Community Traffic Safety Awards Program held this month at The Carltun in East Meadow. This is the second gold award the Village has received in the last five years. “This award is indicative of the commitment and cooperation between the Garden City Police Department, Garden City Department of Public Works and the Garden City School District in working together to make our streets safer for all residents and visitors,” Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson said. The Village was recognized for its many traffic safety initiatives, including car seat checks, educational programs in schools and for seniors as well as engineering and enforcement initiatives to promote safer roadways. “The recognition from AAA is a testament to the commitment that Commissioner Jackson and the Garden City Police Department have to those who live and drive in Garden City. As a member of the Board of Police Commissioners and the Traffic Commission, I see firsthand their efforts in addressing traffic issues that impact the Village. Congratulations to the Garden City Police Department on a well deserved honor,” Trustee
Stephen Makrinos said. The Traffic Safety Awards Program is a AAA club-based awards program for communities of all sizes. Awards
are given to outstanding communities based on their efforts to improve local traffic safety for all modes of travel.
John Corlett, director of Public/Government Affairs & Traffic Safety for AAA Northeast (second from left), presents the Gold Award for Community Traffic Safety to the Village of Garden City. Accepting the award are Inspector Michael Doyle (far left), Detective Richard Pedone (second from right) and Sergeant Thomas Mauren (far right) during AAA’s 52nd annual Traffic Safety Awards luncheon at The Carltun in East Meadow.
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Library celebrates elevator’s revival, hints at future needs
From page 1 became the Board’s Commissioner of Finance, and the liaison now Trustee John Delany. Ironically Delany is a predecessor to Colahan in the position of library board chairman, and on Tuesday evening Colahan smiled and said “John Delany taught me everything I know.” Delany spoke briefly and said he was pleased the elevator came in on time and under budget, with precision evident in the work. “When you replace something 44 years old with a whole new computerized system it is challenging. But everything here is new except for the rails the elevator runs on and the frame of the elevator car. The walls and finish in the car are new. Thanks to Administrator Suozzi we got the job done on time and under budget – I hope this elevator lasts the next 44 years,” Delany said. Mayor Nicholas Episcopia said the library is an integral part of Garden City’s community and thanked the Library Board for its leadership. “This library is not just a place you go to get books or to rent items. It is a place people come for years and years, attend programs and meetings. I went to the Eastern Property Owners’ Association meetings here for 13 to 14 years at least. It really is an integral part of the community, and I’d venture to say everyone
appreciates that. The Village Board has tried to support the library as much as we could, and we’ve had differences in the past but I think we have worked them out, in part thanks to our trustee liaisons to the GCPL Board. We are very happy with the brand-new elevator and we can start moving forward again,” the mayor said. He then told the GCPL Board of Trustees a similar message to John Delany’s report from last month’s GCPL Board meeting: in the years ahead, there are infrastructure needs and investments that the GCL Board will need to make decisions on. Among them are the problematic HVAC systems and a new interior design for the library, which was featured in a consultant’s presentation in July. Colahan thanked Mayor Episcopia, the rest of the village trustees and the village executive staff, including new Deputy Village Administrator Joseph DiFrancisco, Director of Public Works Robert Mangan and Craig Bandini, Public Works’ Senior Civil Engineer; Superintendent of Building Ausberto Huertas and his staff, the village purchasing department, Village Attorney Peter Bee, plus contractors – the ThyssenKrupp team, Al Gallo from Sierra Consulting Group of Manhasset, Ankers Electric Services of Locust Valley. Last but not at all least, Colahan
praised the efforts of GCPL staff and Library Director Lisa Paulo, who provided updates on the elevator progress and functionality at each GCPL Board meeting over the past two years, since she was hired in May 2014. “Without our GCPL staff working since August 1, moving everything and working, we could not have done it – you have led a fantastic effort Lisa. Thank you all,” the library board chairman said. The mayor also praised Paulo for attending the Board of Trustees’ meetings often and he has not seen a GCPL director attend in the many years he’s been a village trustee. “She’s everywhere – at all the village events, Lisa is right there representing the library, so I compliment her on that, and I wish the library all the luck in the world,” Mayor Episcopia said. Library Vice Chair Gloria Weinrich capped the celebratory comments on November 1 by thanking her colleague “Randy” J. Randolph Colahan, for his leadership and efforts. She says Colahan “is on the phone constantly with all of the GCPL trustees” and with his oversight, board members are always aware of what’s happening in the library. Weinrich also thanked one of the hardest working employees of the village who stays out of the spotlight: Village Clerk Karen Altman, who was
taking pictures of the Board of Trustees and the ribbon-cutting festivities. She commented on the makeup of the current library board as well, with diverse talents and skill sets. “I think we have a marvelous GCPL Board, I have served on many boards and this is the best. We have an economist (Trustee Peter D’Antonio), a school superintendent (Trustee Charles Murphy) who knows about buildings and what will be allowed under municipal codes, and our psychologist (Lola Nouryan), then there’s me – I say a lot, I am here a lot, I love this library and it’s very important to me. I think it’s the greatest thing in our village, but now that I helped with the new senior center too I am torn,” she said, bringing on a round of laughs.
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Days are flying by With ATHENA The Holidays are coming up fast and as I write this column Halloween will be here before we know it. Then comes Election Day, followed by Veterans Day and then Thanksgiving Day. That should keep most of us busy and you will also have a big Christmas shopping to do in addition. No matter what - the time will fly and how to get it all in. Just by taking one day at a time. Don’t forget that you can get a good number of gifts by just attending the Election Day Fair at the Garden City Community Church. They have many new, old and interesting items that will be just what you have been looking for. Call the church for the opening time. In addition, you have to make time to vote and also to attend the Memorial Day Service at the Veterans monuments on Seventh Street near the Garden City Library. There are three new Eagle Scouts in town - two from Troop 243: Christian Fems and Christopher Levano. From Troop 55 the new Eagle Scout is James Rumsey. Congratulations to all three Scouts. You may be interested in attending the Friends of Adelphi University Library program on Sunday, November 6th from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. by Joshua Ruff on “Long Island in the Sixties.” There is no charge and the talk will be given in the Ruth Harley University Center upper level. Congratulations to Harriet Carotenuto, who is now Art Director on the Board of Directors of the Friends of Hempstead Plains. Good for you Harriet. In addition to the things you have to remember is to remember to fall back one hour to our regular time. This will take some days to get used to, but it was the same story during the Spring when we sprang ahead one hour. so get ready to change your clocks on November 6th and don’t say I didn’t warn you.
Happy birthday wishes go to Anita Frey and to Marianne Scacco who will both be blowing out the candles on their birthday cakes on the 12th of November. Many good wishes to both of you and many Happy Birthdays, too. Happy wedding anniversary wishes go to Catherine and tony Scolpino as they celebrate their 60th in good health and much happiness. There are many folks who plan ahead, but those who enjoy Reader’s Clubs simply have to. The Reader’s Club of the Community Church in Garden City will be reading and discussing “A Man Called Ove” by Frederik Backman. That will give readers plenty of time to get the book, read it and make notes for the discussion on January 3, 2017. Now, that doesn’t seem to be too far away. But remember, time has a way of getting ahead of us. The Garden Department of the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead will be presenting a talk by Dr. Beth Christensen of Adelphi University on “Global Warming” on Wednesday, November 9th at th Garden City Casino. This is a very important issue as it effects just about everything including the weather. They should have a good turnout. The Community Club of Garden City and Hempsead was organized in 1919 to perpetuate the community spirit created by the wartime activities of the ladies during World War I. During that time they rolled bandages and hosted receptions for the soldiers from nearby fields before they had to leave for active service in Europe. The ladies provided refreshments as well as dancing. Members still do charitable works. See you next week.
Resident’s play to be performed “Children of the April Rain”, the new, acclaimed Play, co-authored by local resident Lana Mae Noone, will be presented, November 11, at 1 PM at the American Airpower Museum, Farmingdale, NY, in conjunction with the Museum’s outstanding Veteran Day event. The play, which has been performed as a stage reading throughout the area (including Off-Broadway, NYC and Washington, DC), tells the true story
of nine military and civilian unsung heroes who assisted with the Vietnam “Operation Babylift”, April, 1975. Many thanks to Prime Catering, Nassau Boulevard, for providing a delicious lunch for the program, with several items from their new healthy choices menu. Please visit the American Airpower Museum website for details or contact lananoone@yahoo.com for more information.
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FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
From page 18 drop slot at the front door. The lobby of Village Hall will be open at 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. as a polling place on Election Day.
Veterans Day
Veterans Day is the one day each year in which America remembers her sons and daughters who served in the Armed Forces of the United States. It is right that a gratified nation set aside one day a year to recognize and remember these men and women. On Friday, November 11th, William Bradford Turner Post 265 of the American Legion of Garden City will honor all World War II veterans at its ceremony at 10:30 a.m. at Memorial Plaza opposite the Garden City Hotel on Seventh Street. Each veteran will be presented with a special hat. All residents are invited to attend.
Sanitation Collection Election Day, Veterans Day
There will be no regular garbage or recycling pickup on Election Day, Tuesday, November 8, and Veterans Day, Friday, November 11. The holiday week collection will be as follows: Western Half of the Village (West of Rockaway Avenue): Garbage - Monday and Wednesday; Rubbish - Wednesday,
Brownies, seniors carve pumpkins
November 16 Eastern Half of the Village (East of Rockaway Avenue): Garbage - Tuesday and Thursday; Rubbish - Wednesday, November 16 Residents scheduled for recycling on Friday, November 11, 2016, Veterans Day, are asked to put their recyclables out on Friday, November 18th.
National American Indian Heritage Month
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has asked me to proclaim the month of November as National American Indian Heritage Month in Garden City. Native American Awareness Week began in 1976 and recognition was expanded by Congress and approved by President George Bush in August 1990. Contributions of American Indians have enhanced the freedom, prosperity and greatness of American today.
Board of Trustees Meeting Schedule
The next regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting for the month of November is on November 17, 2016. 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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Troop 1435 shared some laughs and smiles while pumpkin carving with Garden City’s seniors making Halloween 2016 a truly special one for brownies and GC seniors alike. Catherine Blotiau of SAFE KIDS/Nassau County, led the group in an educational trick-or-treating safety lesson and provided reflective safety items to all. Troop Leader Deborah Melgar discussed Operation Gratitude’s mission to collect extra Halloween candy for military personnel after the kids have had their fill, and expressed much gratitude to Derrick Robinson, Manager of Kings Food Market of Garden City stating that “without King’s generous financial support providing pumpkins, this festive senior outreach event by Garden City’s Brownie Troop 1435 would not have been possible.”
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Schedule of Events
Monday, November 7 Meeting Monday November 14th 12:30 Hot Turkey Lunch Monday November 21 Meeting Monday November 28 Sandwiches Save the Date: Thursday, December 15th at Noon - RMC Christmas Lunch. (Details to Come) 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 encourage senior men to come and join in as we enjoy our gorgeous, meeting place. And bring a friend to play with. We welcome bridge, and especially non-bridge, players, in order to expand the variety of our activities. Some suggestions: poker, chess, backgammon, other
card games, cribbage and billiards Also you may come for just conversation, camaraderie, and to make new friends. Lunch is served roughly twice a month.
About the GC Retired Men’s Club
All Garden City men, 55 years and older, are eligible for membership. Annual dues are a very expensive $10. The Club is non-sectarian and non-political. 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.
Medicare: An Educational Overview The topic of Medicare, the choices available and the decisions to be made can be confusing for those individuals who are turning 65 or will be retiring at 65 or older as well as for those already on Medicare. This informative session will provide insight into the various aspects of Medicare including the basics of Medicare, the cost sharing methods, the different
parts of Medicare as well as the different coverage choices available. The 2017 Medicare Annual Enrollment period runs from October 15th to December 7th, 2016. All are welcome. Plan to attend this free workshop at the Garden City Public Library on November 10th at 7PM and be more prepared to choose the best Medicare Health Plan for your purposes.
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We leave from St. Paul’s at 10:15 am and will take the Recreation bus to Resorts World Casino at Aqueduct. The promotion for the month is: earn 10 points to receive $20 in slot play and a $10 lunch coupon. We will return to St. Paul’s around 4:30 pm. The cost of this trip is $5. To register, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave.
Special Events for November
Wednesday, November 9 from 9 am to noon – Oral Cancer Screenings by Arch Dental of Garden City. Tuesday, November 15 at noon – “Chow Down with the Chamber” Senior Luncheon, space is limited and reservations are necessary by calling 465-4075. Wednesday, November 16 at 1 pm – Senior Workshop on Consumer Protection. Older adults are often targeted by consumer fraud scams. Esther Hughes from the NYS Division of Consumer Protection will familiarize you with common scams and how to protect yourself against becoming a victim. Additional information will be provided on how to protect your personal information online, how to protect against identity theft and how minimize unsolicited phone calls. Tuesday, November 22 at 10 am – Computer Class, “How to use the Internet”. Space is limited and reservations are necessary by calling the Senior Center at 385-8006. Tuesday, November 29 at 10 am – “Get the Best out of your IPAD and IPhone”. Please bring your IPAD or IPhone with you to this class. Space is limited and reservations are necessary by calling the Senior Center at 385-8006. Wednesday, November 30 at 1 pm – Audiologist Roy Sullivan, PhD. on “How to Reduce your “What”tage”. This workshop will discuss hearing and communication for the senior population. Registration is necessary. To register for any of the above programs EXCEPT the “Chow down”, call The Senior Center at 385-8006. To attend “Chow Down with the Chamber”, please visit the Office of Recreation and Parks at 108 Rockaway Ave or call 465-4075.
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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 can-
celed 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. Monday, November 14 - A Night at the Opera to see Puccini’s “Manon Lescaut” at the Metropolitan Opera House. We will travel by coach bus and dinner will be on your own. The cost of this trip will be $85, made payable to Jo Falabella. PLEASE NOTE, THIS TRIP IS NOW FILLED. Monday, December 5 – Dyker Lights Tour –Back by popular demand, we will again ride to Brooklyn to see the famous Holiday light displays in Dyker Heights. We will have dinner at the Colandrea New Corner Restaurant first, then visit the neighborhood to see the display. After reboarding the bus, we will then drive to Rockefeller Center to see the tree! The cost of this trip will be $85, checks only made payable to Rendezvous Travel. PLEASE NOTE, THIS TRIP IS NOW FILLED. 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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Smith’s Last At-Bat with District
The veteran coach, now in his early 70’s, has just completed the football season in the district with Garden City Middle School, as the assistant coach under head coach Menges, the usual football arrangement. Former GCHS players tell the News that on October 28, Menges and Smith interviewed separately with Athletic Director Dawn Cerrone and Garden City Superintendent of Schools Dr. Robert Feirsen. That afternoon at 4:30 pm, Smith and Menges were on the sideline as GCMS football also played their last game of the 2016 season against Manhasset. This weekend the two coaches’ fates were intertwined with what appears to be one final “curveball” pitch, and a decision ironically came down from GCUFSD administration just as the 2016 World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians reached its final two games, played November 1 and 2. There’s no need for festivities to let Smith to have one last year, number 45 at the helm. On the afternoon of Tuesday, November 1 – after the school day -Smith received an email simply “thanking him for his interest in the position.” No mention of his 50 years in the district was part of that message, but it was made clear that the GCHS head
coaching position was going to another candidate. Attorney Sullivan confirms that sequence of details this week and he reveals that ‘the pick is in’ to replace Smith next spring. The district did not respond to questions about the apparent interview process from last Friday up to the publication deadline, November 2. Questions about specific district personnel are routinely deferred per schools’ policy, as outlined by Dr. Feirsen at previous board meetings. Smith’s GCMS football coaching assignment this fall was confirmed with a bundle of other coaching conferrals in a school board vote on August 16, after a handful of residents showed up to challenge the notion of dismissing him for due to “extreme and unusual circumstances” as Dr. Feirsen specified at the prior month’s meeting (the July 6, 2016 school board reorganization meeting held on the second floor of the Administration Building). Under the guidance of School Board Attorney Bonnie Gorham, the district has never commented on Smith’s still-pending age discrimination complaint filed with the federal EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission). Sullivan had said he hoped there would be progress on that complaint, filed at the end of July, at the end of 90 days, but this week he did not have any comments on the EEOC proceeding with a case. As reported in The Garden City News
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in the August 19 edition, Gorham’s message remains: “I have advised the board that since the district has been informed that litigation has been commenced concerning this matter, the board should not comment on this matter or anything related to the matter.” Calls from the News to GCUFSD Public Information Officer Dr. Catherine Knight were not returned on November 2.
New Coach Called Up from JV Team?
On May 19 on the News’ website in the comments section, one individual identifying themselves as a “concerned parent” unofficially nominated the JV Coach David Izzo to take over the varsity team, saying Izzo “trained the talent” of the baseball team. To former GCHS players, it appears that this proclamation has in fact come true, save for a looming board of education vote to approve coaching appointments for spring 2017, due at an upcoming meeting. On Tuesday night, November 1 rumors circulated among baseball alumni that the junior varsity coach, Izzo, was selected to replace Smith as the new varsity head coach. Izzo is a well-liked baseball man in Garden City and a high school math teacher in the district. According to the GCUFSD website, Izzo teaches AP Statistics, Algebra 2/Trigonometry Honors and Statistics Through Sports. Sullivan was among those who wish
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nothing but the best for Izzo, while keeping their eyes on the bigger picture in Garden City Schools’ athletics. “I have nothing bad to say about Dave Izzo who everybody in the community should support, and I have nothing good to say about Dawn Cerrone. I have no idea why they would offer Rich Smith the position of assistant coach, if he did not get the head coaching position for a 45th year due to ‘extreme and unusual circumstances,” Sullivan said in a phone interview on Wednesday, November 2.
Watchdogs for Board Approval
Following a school board work session set for Wednesday November 9, the next regular meeting of the Garden City Board of Education is on Tuesday, November 15 and with a regular set agenda for business sessions, action will be taken by board vote that evening. With a handicapped former GCHS athlete among the 45 people in attendance at the July 6 meeting to speak up for Coach Smith, the board was in a position of not meeting ADA compliance with disability and handicapped access to the meeting that evening, as the former baseball player and 1996 alum is in a wheelchair. Statements have been issued through press releases, and the district has not held any of its work sessions or regular meetings on a second See page 40
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From page 1 do anything that he can” to bring this neighborhood mission to the forefront. Chohan first brought this proposal before the village’s Environmental Advisory Board at its Wednesday, September 28 meeting, and he followed up at their next meeting a week ago. Just five of the eight members of the EAB were present at the group’s Wednesday, October 26 meeting. But after a 25-minute discussion residents Leo Stimmler, Elizabeth M. Bailey, Laurence Quinn, Carole Neidich-Ryder and Evelyn Fasano all voted in favor of supporting Quiet Zone designation for the most northwest piece strip of Garden City. Deputy Mayor Brian Daughney is chairman of the EAB, and he was not present for the meeting along with James Bauer and the newest EAB member, Nicholas Rigano, just approved at the Village Board’s October 20 meeting. In an email to the News in mid-September, Chohan said he contacted Mayor Nicholas Episcopia following a meeting with neighbors along Greenridge Avenue in late July, which the mayor along with West Trustees Stephen Makrinos and Robert Bolebruch attended. Plans to introduce a Quiet Zone in Garden City took shape at that point. “After I explained the process to Mayor Episcopia for establishing a Quiet Zone he is 100% for it if it can be done. I forwarded to him my original letter to (Director of Public Works) Robert Mangan and supporting documentation from the Federal
Railroad Administration on the process for establishing a Quiet Zone. He said he will review the material and forward to Village Counsel Peter Bee,” Chohan reported at the time. The letter to Mangan, dated July 5, 2016, was also forwarded to the News: “Per Quiet Zone Designation criteria and process, any consideration for a Quiet Zone has to be established through citizens working with their local government. Based on the research I have done, we would qualify due to the Quiet Zone Risk Index (QZRI) given to grade crossings vs. the Nationwide Significant Risk Threshold (NSRT). The QZRI for the New Hyde Park Road LIRR Station is 6,363.34, which is well below the NSRT of 14,347. The quality of life for residents on Greenridge Avenue as well as neighboring streets and communities along this line is greatly diminished due to current train and vehicle traffic and the noise they generate. We’re paying unbelievably high taxes for yards and properties we can’t fully enjoy because of the extremely loud train horns at all hours of the day and throughout the evening and night. The frequency of the trains, both passenger and freight, does not provide any respite to the noise disturbance during normal sleeping hours. Windows closed in the winter provides no comfort. Windows closed and air conditioners’ running in the summer provides no relief. We can forget the notion of opening any windows for fresh air. This is
very disturbing and we need your help. I thought we knew what we were getting into when we bought our property 3 years ago but did not realize how bad it truly was until the first night we slept in our new home,” Chohan wrote to Director of Public Works this summer. The Federal Railroad Administration publicized that it is “committed to reducing the number of collisions at highway‐ rail grade crossings, while establishing a consistent standard for communities who opt to preserve or enhance quality of life for their residents by establishing quiet zones within which routine use of train horns at crossings is prohibited.” In Garden City, Chohan and several of his neighbors along Greenridge Avenue and other parts of the West can hear train horns every handful of minutes, as loud as if the house had interior speakers to blast the sound from. Chohan has compared his backyard’s average noise levels from passing LIRR trains to federal regulations which according to the FRA ”require that locomotive horns begin sounding 15–20 seconds before entering public highway‐rail grade crossings, no more than one‐quarter mile in advance.” If the Quiet Zone regulation were approved by the village, emergency situations would not be impacted as the recent train derailment caused a lot of concern coupled with the Third Track project’s potential. Even with a Quiet Zone neighborhood, train horns may be sounded in emergency situations or to comply with other railroad or FRA
rules, and Quiet Zones do not eliminate the use of the locomotive’s bells at crossings. According to the FRA’s website, “a more appropriate description of a designated quiet zone would be calling it a reduced train horn area.” At the October 26 EAB meeting Chohan also discussed the LIRR right of way from the tracks with Fasano, Stimmler, and other board members. An important question was posed by EAB member Elizabeth Bailey, as she considered whether the LIRR would be granted a new right of way further encroaching on the properties bordering the tracks, given that plans call for construction involving 15 feet back from the existing track. Chohan says he’s reviewed preliminary plans for additional tracks supporting freight cars and additional trains, leading him to have similar questions. “Any more encroachment would be beyond the property lines for Greenridge Avenue,” he said. The new Deputy Village Administrator Joseph DiFrancisco attended the October 26 EAB meeting on behalf of village staff, however in casual conversation he spoke with Fasano, Chohan and others about the main line LIRR tracks in his hometown of Floral Park, where expansions are planned for the north side of tracks going east to Hicksville. Concerns stretch far beyond Greenridge Avenue and Village Hall in Garden City, covering the full stretch of the proposed 9.8 miles of track.
Donations sought for “Stockings for Soldiers” Please help with the annual Stockings for Soldiers donation drive. Last year with your tremendous support our community sent over 1,000 gift bags and Christmas stockings to our troops overseas. This is a great idea for Brownie/Girl/ Boy Scout Troops, Religious Education or community service projects
Donation Suggestions
Pine scented candles, non breakable Christmas ornaments, garland, holiday lights, puzzles, beef jerky, hard candy,
caffeine gum, bubble gum, Lolli-pops, jolly ranchers, Swedish fish, chocolate, sunflower seeds, dried fruit, nuts, packets of hot chocolate, energy bars, ‘heat-n-eat’ items: Rahman noodles, coffee, tea, dehydrated foods, powdered drinks, peanut butter, jelly, sardines, tuna pouches, gum, cup a soup, raisins, licorice, sour candy, , Starburst, Mentos, trail mix, rubric cubes, magazines, paperback books, yo-yos, stuffed animals, playing cards, Frisbees, dice, Nerf footballs, socks, hand-held games, DVDs-used are okay, Sudoku, cross
Cluttered? It’s time to clean out the garage and turn that “junk” into cash - list your old power tools, machinery, and sports equipment in the Classifieds section today!
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word puzzles & word search books, local newspapers, hand warmers, magazines, markers, pencils, sun glasses, antacids, q-tips, eye drops, vitamins, small toiletries, baby wipes, zip lock bags, mouth wash, tooth picks, disposable razors, vitamins, dental floss, hair clips, Dr. Scholl’s inserts, lip balm, deodorant, face soap, foot powder, hand cream,…please include a note in each stocking; return address is optional. Please nothing in glass or pressurized. Most importantly…..If you have any relatives, neighbors, co-workers or
friends actively deployed please give us their mailing address so that we may send them a box of stockings. *****THANK YOU***** Please don’t forget our female soldiers** Any donations towards shipping costs would be most welcome! You can drop off stockings at 97 Wyatt Rd. Organizers are aiming for December 15th . Any questions, please call or e-mail Allyson Dillmeier at allydill@optonline.net or 516 655-1073
Longtime coach offered demotion, turns down district From page 39 floor location or at the Administration Building since that evening, when the room and second-floor hallway were filled to capacity. According to former players the news
they’ve heard about their baseball mentor is no good. Alumni plan on attending the next school board meeting and again making sure Coach Smith is spoken for, and direction from Sullivan and the coach himself is awaited.
On Wednesday, October 19th, the district’s schools marked National Unity Day, a day everyone joins together to emphasize safe and supportive schools with messages of
support, hope, and unity. Students and staff wore orange to show unity - that we all stand together against bullying and united for kindness, acceptance and inclusion.
Students wore orange and spelled out the word “Unity” on National Unity Day.
Miss Ryan’s class at Locust School wrote and illustrated a friendship book for Unity Day.
At Garden City Middle School, the staff set an example by wearing orange on Unity Day. At home base time, all students took part in awareness-raising activities.
Social worker Mrs. Catalanotti-Martinez met with Hemlock students to discuss the concept of being a “bucket filler” for others and why kindness is so important.
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Teams of middle school students united for a Trivia Challenge on Unity Day.
Mrs. Catalanotti-Martinez read the book “One” by Kathryn Otoshi to students in Mrs. Connolly’s class at Homestead on Unity Day.
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42 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAU CIT BANK, N.A. F/K/A ONEWEST BANK N.A. F/K/A ONEWEST BANK, FSB Plaintiff -againstJOAN PENDIAS, LVNV FUNDING LLC (A/P/O) CITIBANK, ARROW FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC (APO) CITIBANK Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly dated JULY 5, 2016 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at IN THE CALENDAR CONTROL PART (CCP) COURTROOM OF THE SUPREME COURT, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NEW YORK 11501 on November 15, 2016 at 11:30 AM premises known as 180 WELLINGTON ROAD, GARDEN CITY, NY 11530. ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Village of Garden City, Garden City Estates, Town of Hempstead, County of NASSAU and State of New York. Section: 33 Block: 20 Lot: 37-40 Approximate amount of lien $986,018.41 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment Index # 13-6506 HOWARD GREENBERG, ESQ., REFEREE STEIN, WIENER AND ROTH, L.L.P., ATTORNEYS FOR THE PLAINTIFF ONE OLD COUNTRY ROAD, SUITE 113 CARLE PLACE, NY 11514 DATED: October 11, 2016 FILE #: INDY FF 61952 G.C. 0529 4X 10/14,21,28,11/4 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION of Pipeline Communications, LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/22/2016. Office location: NASSAU County. SSNY designated agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 284 State Street, Albany, NY 12210. Purpose: any lawful act G.C. 0536 6X 10/14,21,28,11/4,11,18
LEGAL NOTICES 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, NOVEMBER 18, 2016 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following: 2016-17 TREE REMOVAL & PRUNING 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: November 4, 2016 GC. 0543 1X 11/4 LEGAL NOTICE Pursuant to the provisions of the General Municipal Law and Chapter 200 of the Code of the Incorporated Village of Garden City, New York notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeals of said Village will meet in the Village Hall at 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. to take action on the following matters: 1. APPEAL OF PETER CRISCI for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-52(A), of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection of a PropertyLine-Fence to the rear of the existing dwelling known as 7 GLEN ROAD (Lots 18-19, Block H, Map of Nassau Haven, Zone R8) the installation of which would reduce the required 50’ foot minimum setback from Glenn Road to not less than 45’ feet – in accordance with a plot plan field with the Building Department. Note: Adjourned at both October 2016 & September 2016 ZBA meetings. 2. APPLICATION OF EILEEN GRIFFITHS pursuant to the provisions of Section 200-85, of the Village Code, for consideration and finding that the delay was due to reasonable cause; and for authorization of the issuance of (two ‘one
year’) extensions of a variance granted on February 24, 2015 to permit the erection of a 195 sq. ft. Covered Porch in place of an existing 144 sq.ft. Open Porch at the front of the existing dwelling known as 29 CAMBRIDGE AVENUE (Lot 64-65, Block 12, Map of Richlands, Zone R6) the construction of which would: A. cause the allowable a building area of 1000 sq. ft. or 25% to be exceeded by 222 sq. ft. (1,222 sq. ft. or 30.54 %), and B. cause an extension of the existing 21.73 foot setback into the required 30.0 foot front yard setback. – in accordance with plans filed with the building department. Note: ZBA Approved - February 24, 2015 - Front Yard Setback & Building Area 3. APPEAL OF ROBERT & PATRICIA DALTOSCHETTINO for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-31, of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection of a (6.58’ x 12.38’) Stoop & steps with a (5.0’ x 12.38’) Portico above at the front of the existing dwelling known as 62 WHITEHALL BLVD (Block 66, Lot 29-33, Map of Garden City Estates, Zone R12) the construction of which would reduce the required 50.0’ minimum setback from Whitehall Blvd to not less than 43.1’ with respect to the Stoop & steps and 44.68’ with respect to the Portico in accordance with a plot plan field with the Building Department. 4. APPLICATION OF BRENDAN MCGOVERN pursuant to the provisions of Sections 200-45 and 200-70, of the Village Code, for authorization of the issuance of a building permit covering: the installation and maintenance of a (20’ x 40’) in-ground swimming pool and a 6’ high pool enclosure fence at the rear of the dwelling known as 74 THIRD STREET (Block 29, Lots W9, Map of Garden City Central, Zone R20) – in accordance with plans filed with the Building Department. 5. APPLICATION & APPEAL OF JOHN MASTANDUONO for an authorization of the issuance of a permit pursuant to the provisions of Section 200-45 & 200-70, and a variance of the provisions of the provisions of Section 200–52(H), of the Village Code, so as to permit the installation and maintenance of a 7.0’ x 7.0’ Hot Tub and the installation of two (2) Central
A/C Units & one (1) Electrical Generator to be located at the rear of the premises known as 27 LOCUST STREET (Lots 20, Block 115, Map of Garden City East, Zone R8) the construction of which would – A. reduce the required 10.0’ minimum side setback for cooling equipment to not less than 1.92’ , and B. reduce the required 10.0’ minimum side setback for generating equipment to not less than 0.75’, and C. require an authorization of the issuance of a permit for the Hot Tub - in accordance with plans filed with the Building Department. Note 1: Said Hot Tub has been installed, and Note 2: One of the two A/C units is existing to be relocated. 6. APPEAL OF MARLENE AND ANTONIO BARBOSA for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-15, of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection of an 86 sq.ft. First Floor Addition to the front with a 1576 sq.ft. Second Floor above and the removal of a 40 sq.ft. Cellar Entrance at the rear of the existing dwelling known as 212 WETHERILL ROAD (Lots 53-55, Block 6, Map of Mineola Plaza, Zone R6) the construction of which would cause the allowable building area of 1500 sq. ft. or 25 % to be exceeded by 85.7 sq. ft. (1585.7 sq. ft. or 26.4 %) – in accordance with a plot plan field with the Building Department. 7. APPEAL OF MICHAEL SABINO for a variance of the provisions of Sections 200-15, 200-52(C), and of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection and maintenance of a 93 sq.ft. One Story Addition, and a Vinyl Fence to the side and rear of the existing dwelling known as 17 KENSINGTON ROAD (Lots 6&7, Block 86, Map of Garden City Estates, Zone R8) the construction and installation of which has: A. caused the allowable building area of 1000 sq. ft. or 25 % to be exceeded by 233.42 sq. ft. (1233.42 sq. ft. or 30.8 %) – with reference to the One Story Addition, and B. been located outside the allowable area for accessory structures (rear half of property) with reference to the Vinyl Fence, and C. reduced the required 50’ minimum setback, for accessory structures, from Kensington Road to no less than 36.5’ (with
reference to the Vinyl Fence) in accordance with a plot plan field with the Building Department. Note: Said One Story Addition and Vinyl Fence have been erected. 8. APPEAL OF B.GOOD, LLC for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-26 (B2) and 20062.1, of the Village Code, so as to permit the use of a 2719 sq.ft. portion of the existing building known as 191 SEVENTH STREET (Lot E10, Block 7, Map of Garden City Central, Zone C2) as a Restaurant and not provide an additional 19 spaces as required in accordance with a plot plan field with the Building Department. 9. APPEAL OF PATRICK AND EILEEN HOEY for a variance of the provisions of Sections 200-31 and 200-52 (C), of the Village Code, so as to permit the enclosure of an Unenclosed Porch and the relocation of two Central Air Conditioning units, at the side of the dwelling known as 29 WYATT ROAD (Block F, Lot 77, Country Life Development, Zone R6) the enclosure and relocation of which would: D. reduce the required 25’ minimum setback from Lefferts Road to no less than 23.76’ (with reference to the Enclosed Porch), and E. be located outside the allowable area for accessory structures (rear interior quadrant) with reference to the A/C units, and F. reduce the required 30’ minimum setback, for accessory structures, from Lefferts Road to no less than 21’ (with reference to the A/C units) in accordance with plans filed with the Building Department. 10. APPEAL OF MARAT LESHCHINSKY for a variance of the provisions of Sections 200-31(B), 200-52(C), 200-54, and 200-61(C), of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection of a 506 sq.ft. Detached Garage at the side; the installation of a Decorative Fountain Feature and 3103.25 sq.ft. Circular Driveway within the front yard of the dwelling known as 24 ROCKAWAY AVENUE (Block 49, Lots NE1, Map of Garden City Central, Zone R20) the construction and installations has and will – A. increased the required 15.0’ maximum height for accessory structures to not more than 15.75’ (with reference to the Detached Garage), and
43 B. reduced the required 70.0’ minimum setback to a building from Rockaway Ave. to not less than 67.5’ (with reference to the Detached Garage), and C. be located outside the allowable area for accessory structures (rear interior quadrant) with reference to the Decretive Fountain Feature, and D. reduce the required 62.5’ minimum setback for accessory structures from Rockaway Ave. to not less than 17.0’ (with reference to the Decretive Fountain Feature), and E. exceed the maximum allowable driveway area of 2800.0 sq.ft. by 303.25 sq.ft. (3103.25 sq.ft. total) (with reference to the Circular Driveway) in accordance with plans filed with the Building Department. Note 1: Said Detached Garage has been erected, and Note 2: Existing 67.5’ and proposed 17.0’ (Garage & Fountain) setback measurements, from Rockaway Ave., were not shown on a land survey and not calculable and therefore provided by homeowner, and Note 3: Previous variance granted by ZBA on May 24, 2016 for a driveway area increase of 102 sq.ft. (2800.0 sq.ft. maximum allowed) = 2902 sq.ft. total. 11. APPEAL OF ANTHONY & CHRISTINE OPPEDISANO for a variance of the provisions of Sections 200-52 (H), of the Village Code, so as to permit
the installation of two central air conditioning units at the side of the dwelling known as 109 GARFIELD STREET (Lots 8-10, Block G, Map of Shaw Gardens, Zone R6) the installation of which has reduced the required 10.0 foot minimum side setback for cooling equipment to not less than 6.44 feet in accordance with plans filed with the Building Department. Note: A/C units have been installed. The Board may transact any other business that may properly come before the meeting. DATED: November 15, 2016 Karen Altman Garden City, New York 11530 Village Clerk 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 M. 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 0544 1X11/4
LEGAL NOTICE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT Notice is hereby given that the fiscal affairs of the Garden City Union Free School District for the period beginning on July 1, 2015 and ending on June 30, 2016, have been examined by an independent public accountant, and that the management letter prepared in
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Garden City PTA News
Garden City Teachers’ Association Puts the “T” in PTA! Thank you to the Garden City Teachers Association for their support. 100% of all teachers, nurses, social workers, school psychologists, and para-professionals are 201617 PTA members. We would also like to give a shoutout to our school administrators and Board of Education Trustees – thank you for supporting PTA with your membership this year. Calling all parents, caregivers, grandparents, and residents to support children, families, and community. Become a PTA member today: visit our webpage www.gardencitypta.org or bit. ly/JoinGCPTAToday and use PayPal.
Where Your Support Goes…
“Gardening in Garden City Schools” When your child comes home and asks for zucchini bread for a snack, you can thank the STEAM programs in our schools and Mrs. Bellovin’s recipe for this request. Several years ago, Hemlock sparked the idea to plant seeds as an Earth Day activity. The idea took root and gardens are thriving in Locust School, Stewart School, and Garden City Middle School. To read more about these amazing additions to your schools – visit our website www.gardencitypta.org and click “It’s harvest time in schools all over GC” on the homepage. Your support of the PTA has funded grants for gardening supplies to Hemlock and Locust schools, a sponsored trip last year for Hemlock stu-
dents to visit Crossroads Farm in Malverne, and a grant for the middle school’s growing tower – a portable wall garden used in science, health, and Physical Education. Thank you for your support of PTA – together we can achieve great things.
Attention Members - The PTA Nominating Committee needs you!
What does this committee do? The Nominating Committee reviews and selects the best-qualified individuals to serve as PTA officers for the 2017-18 school year. More information can be found on gardencitypta. org website or directly contact Pat Aprigliano, Executive Vice President executivevp@gardencitypta.org for more information. We need representatives for Homestead, Stewart, Stratford, Middle School, and the High School. • 11/21, M - Deadline to submit your name to serve on the Nominating Committee to Pat Aprigliano at executivevp@gardencitypta.org
Upcoming SEPTA Event
Guest Speaker: Dr. Donna Geffner “Executive Functioning Disorder” Does your child: Have trouble paying attention and get easily distracted? Have a hard time figuring out how to start on a task? Have trouble multitasking? Come learn about Executive Function Disorder with Guest Speaker: Dr. Donna Geffner, Ph.D., CCC-SP/A. A former Professor and Director of the Graduate Programs, the Doctoral; Audiology program and the Speech and Hearing Center of St. John’s University. Presented by: GC SEPTA • 11/10, Th General SEPTA meeting with a presentation on “Executive F u n c t i o n i n g Disorder” at GCHS at 7:30 pm
Upcoming GCPS Events:
Parent Teacher Conference Dates Check your calendars! • 11/7, M – All Schools, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm • 11/8, T - All Schools, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm • 11/16, W – Primary Schools, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Student working with the Garden City Middle School’s growing tower.
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• 11/9, W – End of 1st quarter • 11/10, Th – High School Senior Yearbook ads due online: www. yearbookforever.com
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• 11/9, W – Work Session at GCHS at 8:15 pm • 11/15, T – Regular Meeting at Stratford School at 8:15 pm
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The Garden City PTA will be photographing and/or filming students, staff, and PTA members as they go about the business of learning, succeeding and participating in PTA events and activities. This media may be published on the Mrs. Bellovin, Hemlock Principal, celebrates Garden City PTA website, monthly e-newslet- Halloween appropriately adorned in her gardening ters, social media sites ensemble – as the inspiration to the many school gar(Facebook and Twitter), dening programs in our district!” and in the Garden City News. Student names Teacher Association has been dedicatwill never be published. If you do not ed to serving children and families in wish to have your child or yourself our community. Today’s Garden City photographed and/or videotaped, subPTA is a network of parents, teachmit your request to technologyvp@ ers, administrators and community gardencitypta.org in writing. Full-class members devoted to the educational, or group photographs and videotapes social and emotional success of chilshould not be included in your request. dren. Our commitment to creating a collaborative environment where families and the school community can work together has and will continue to The American Academy of foster positive change in our schools Dermatology asks, “Who’s Got Your and within our community. Together Back?” we are a powerful voice for all our Check your skin regularly and ask children, a relevant resource for our your partner to “have your back.” Only families and a strong advocate for pub35% of people ask someone else to help lic education. them examine hard-to-see areas for Through our annual membership signs of skin cancer. If you notice anydrive and fundraising efforts we are thing changing, itching or bleeding on able to provide cultural programs, your skin, make an appointment to see speaker engagements, health and a board-certified dermatologist. safety programs, monetary awards to high school seniors and so much more. Many of our events and programs have To Get Real Time Information - Turn become longstanding traditions in our on Notifications schools and for our students. Our Website: www.gardencitypta.org grants have enhanced the educationTwitter: Twitter.com/ al experience for students in each of GardenCityPTA our seven schools. Our members can Facebook: Facebook.com/ be found volunteering their time and GardenCityPTA talents in our schools and throughout (Over 860 likes! Join the conversaour community. tion and invite your friends.) Thank you to all who support the Garden City PTA. Together we can Since 1945, the Garden City Parent achieve great things!
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GCAA is proud to announce that intramural basketball online registration for the 2016-2017 season is now available at www.leaguelineup.com/ gcaabasketball …… (NOTE NO MORE PAPER APPLICATIONS !). Please register early to lock in the rates of $75 for the K/1st grade clinics and $115 for intramural games (2nd - 8th grades.) Late Fees of $25 will apply after October 31st. Please note that GCAA basketball registration fees have increased due to the village instituting a $15 participation fee. The GCAA intramural basketball season starts on Saturday, December 3rd and runs thru early March. The season concludes with Championship Saturday on March 4th, 2017. GCAA intramural basketball expects over 800 participants (boys + girls) and at least 64 teams again this year, and is held on Saturdays at St. Paul’s. GCAA rosters, schedules, standings, and clinics are easy to follow via the GCAA website (gc-aa.com). GCAA also runs a Challenger Program for the physically and mentally challenged with over 100 participants each year. Feel free to reach out to any of the
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Our anticipated schedule for the 2016-2017 season (Saturdays beginning December 3rd) will be as follows: 8 - 9:00 AM, Kindergarten and 1st Grade Clinics (Boys and Girls) 9 - 10:00 AM, 2nd Grade Boys Games 10 - 11:00 AM, 2nd/3rd Grade Girls Games 11 - 12:00 PM, 3rd Grade Boys Games 12 - 1:30 PM, 4th Grade Boys Games 1:30 - 3:00 PM, 5th Grade Boys Games 3 - 4:30 PM, 4th/5th/6th Grade Girls Games 4:30 - 6:00 PM, 6th Grade Boys Games 7th/8th Grade Boys Games time varies (Saturday afternoons, Friday nights, other weeknights possible) 7th/8th Grade Girls Games time varies (Saturday afternoons, Friday nights, other weeknights possible) Feel free to contact either George Liberopoulos (gliberopoulos@yahoo. com) or Mike DeLuca (mdeluca42@ gmail.com) with any questions regarding the GCAA intramural basketball program. Thanks for your continued support of GCAA basketball.
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Fusion Academy: A Revolutionary Way to School
If you’re the only one in class, is it necessary to raise your hand? Does lecture look more like conversation in a one-to-one classroom? It’s hard to imagine a school with classrooms that hold just one student and one teacher – but they exist! In fact, there’s one right here in Woodbury. Fusion Academy is a private middle and high school where all classes are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. This unique education model was born over 28 years ago out of frustration with the status quo and the passionate belief in the power of positive relationships to unlock academic potential. But Fusion’s school model isn’t solely about the smallest class size possible, it’s about helping kids flourish not only academically, but emotionally and socially, too. Many of our students feel they don’t ‘fit’ at a traditional school. That sense of not belonging can make school an uninspiring place to be. Fusion serves kids who aren’t flourishing in a conventional environment, and offers them a community where they feel connected, supported, and understood. This creates a perfect solution for kids who have mild learning differences or social anxiety, those who need a flexible schedule, and those who are gifted and need to be more challenged. One-to-One Works
You may be asking how one-to-one classrooms work. First, imagine a cozy office with soft lighting and just one desk. Every classroom is adorned with each teacher’s different subject matter and personal-interest décor. You can’t hide in a oneto-one classroom. You aren’t competing with 40 other students to be heard. You aren’t afraid to speak up or be wrong because it’s just you and the teacher. And there’s no possibility of falling through the cracks. This is why one-to-one works. Students and teachers spend their 50minute class period together working through the material at a pace that works for the student. Our teachers work to first build trust with their students as a foundation for learning. We believe in the model of “love, motivate, teach.” Students aren’t going to care about the material if they don’t feel cared for by their teacher. A mentor relationship naturally forms, and these positive relationships are what makes Fusion work. Don’t take my word for it. Here’s what some students have to say:
“Other schools, you’re just another number, I feel like here you’re actually a person.” - Joe, Fusion Warner Center student Previously I was enrolled in a school that robbed me of my individuality. At Fusion, the loving and motivational environment spurs me to be optimistic about the future. It provided the security that proceeded in accumulating all that was robbed from me.” - Jana Bondurant, Fusion Houston Galleria student Beyond the Classroom You may be wondering how kids have social interaction in a one-to-one environment. Student-led, Fusion-supported social interaction happens where it should: outside the classroom. We have fun nights, student interest groups, and other organizations for students to learn and grow together. Homework doesn’t go home. Yes, you read that correctly. All students complete their homework in one of our Homework Café® spaces on campus. Here, they have access to teacher help, and are kept accountable to finish their homework before leaving for the day. No more nightly homework battles!
The Value of Fusion Every student’s path is different, and we partner with them to help them achieve their goals, whatever they may be. Many of our students go on to attend a college or university, while some pursue a trade school, gap year, or another option. We have post-secondary counselors available to help, and programs and courses to support students’ goals. While other schools may be cutting their art and music programs, we have a robust roster of electives for students to explore and pursue their creativity. We also have a wellness program that includes art and music, along with physical wellness and healthy habits. Students learn healthy self-expression and how to deal effectively with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, body image issues, and social pressures. It is this equal focus on the academic, social, and emotional well-being of our students as individuals that makes Fusion work. Connect with Us Even after reading all about us, there’s nothing like seeing a Fusion campus. You are invited to take a tour, meet our team, and see how one-to-one education really works. Visit us at FusionWoodbury.com to connect with us. We can’t wait to meet you and show you this truly revolutionary way to school.
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GCHS Boys Varsity Soccer finishes successful season
Basile with the Header
The Boys Varsity Soccer team finished a successful season last week. Unfortunately, the boys did not attain their ultimate goal of winning Garden City’s 2nd County Championship in 20 years, however they had an exciting run in the playoffs. After overcoming several injuries, the Trojans finished with a 6-4-2 record and finished tied for 4th in their League. The Nassau County Soccer league is highly competitive with three of the top ten ranked soccer teams in the State. Coach Cutter’s team drew an 11th seed, but was well aware they had the talent to get to a County Final. In the first playoff game vs Clarke, Goalie Ryan Pascale made a spectacular save on a penalty kick early in the first half which changed the momentum and
led to a fantastic goal with Justin Hessler distributing a great ball in the box where Luke Keating finished with a diving header. GC continued the great play in the 2nd half when Kyle Quinn scored with another header with an assist from John Skahill. Billy Rousakis finished the great day with a goal on a penalty kick and another one on a rebound. The final was 4-0 and Ryan Pascale had his third consecutive shutout. That victory led to an away game at #6 seed Friends Academy on a dreary rainy day and muddy pitch! This game was a seesaw battle with each team dominating possession in each half and outstanding saves by Ryan Pascale and the Friends goalie, Garden City resident Joe Como. GC converted on the game’s only goal in the first half when Luke Keating converted on a loose ball in front . The lone goal stood in a frantic 2nd half with Pascale finishing the shutout with help from Finn Gibbons, John Skahill, Justin Hennig and Chris Crowley. After the 1-0 victory over Friends, GC moved on to the County Quarterfinals vs #3 seed Mineola and the county leading scorer, Dimas Cabrera. This was a hard fought wide open game on a windy day at Mineola High School. Each team had multiple scoring opportunities in the first half with Mineola jumping out to a 2-0 lead. GC’s offense was relentless as well and scored 2 goals by Kenny McCadden and JP Basile, however Basile’s goal was negated on a controversial call by the referee. Trailing 2-1 in the 2nd half, the Trojans kept the pressure on Coninued on page 49...
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Quinn with the Goal. Coninued from page 48... the entire 40 min but couldn’t get one behind the Mineola Goalie. The final score was 4-1, however the score does indicate how close the game was on the field. Coaches Cutter and Skrivanek did a great job this year adjusting to injuries, playing underclassmen and maximizing the versatility of this athletic group. In addition, we would like to congratulate JP Basile ( All County), Finn Gibbons & Kenny McCadden (All County Honorable Mention),
Luke Keating, John Skahill and Luke Connolly ( All Conference). For the 15 seniors on the team this was their last High School game. Most of them have played in the GC Centennial Program since they were 5 and played on numerous travel teams together. Even though they fell short of their ultimate goal, they should be proud of the great season they had! Good luck to the Seniors and good luck to Coach Cutter’s 2017 Trojans on trying to capture that county championship next year!
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GCAA Travel Baseball Tryouts
In 2017, the GCAA will be sponsoring travel baseball teams in the U8, U9 and U10 age groups. On the afternoon of Sunday, November 13 the GCAA will be holding tryouts for the 2017 U9 and U10 teams. Tryouts for the U8 team, will take place in late February or early March 2017. To be eligible to tryout, a child must live or attend school in Garden City and meet the following age requirements: U8 team (tryout in Feb or March 2017) : Players 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. U9 team (tryout on November 13, 2016): Players born between 9/1/2007 and 8/31/2008. Players born between 9/1/2008 and 11/30/2008 who are currently in third grade are also eligible. U10 team (tryout on November 13, 2016): Players born between 9/1/2006 and 8/31/2007. Players born between 9/1/2007 and 11/30/2007 who are currently in fourth grade are also eligible. Players born after November 30, 2009 are not eligible to participate in the GCAA travel baseball program in 2016. Similarly, since the GCAA does not sponsor any travel baseball teams for ages U11 and older, players born prior to September 1, 2006 are also not eligible to tryout for a GCAA travel team. The U9 and U10 teams that are selected in November will begin winter workouts in January 2016 and will play in the Spring, Summer and Fall of 2016. Players must be willing to play baseball on a year round basis 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 or practices 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 do not have a good experience 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 program must also participate in the GCAA intramural baseball program in the spring of 2017. 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. The tryouts on November 13 will take place in the afternoon at an indoor facility. The exact times and location of the tryouts will be determined shortly and we will notify everyone once the times are set. In order to be eligible for travel tryouts, all U9 and U10 players must pre-register for the tryouts via email (with “Travel Tryout Registration” in the subject line). (Prospective U8 players do not need to pre-register at this time) To pre-register, please send the following information to gcaatravelbaseball@gmail.com:
Garden City Softball completes Fall Skills program Garden City Softball completed its inaugural Fall Skills program for Players ready for Player-pitch games. The Fall programming consisted of Pitching, throwing and Fielding Clinics and Saturday Scrimmages where players practiced skills and coaches could break-down team game play. Nearly a year ago, a dozen Volunteer softball Coaches/Parents got together to discuss ways of improving Garden City softball. Due to some hard work and renewed commitment from the GCAA board members Tim Gewert and Karin Melkonian, player participation has more than doubled from under 70 players three years ago, to over 170 players today. The challenge coordinators and coaches have had is producing a quality program that prioritizes fun but also supports necessary player skill development for those interested in advancing to higher levels of play. With Skill development and Fun as the two main goals, the inaugural Fall Program was created as a direct result
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Vail Resorts Look to 2016-17 Season With $100M in Improvements, Acquisition of Whistler Blackcomb BY KAREN RUBIN, ERIC LEIBERMAN, DAVE E LEIBERMAN Each year, Vail Resorts has something sensational to announce and this year is no different: the company, already the largest collection of major mountain resorts, is acquiring the iconic Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia. That would give Vail Resorts the largest resort in North America as well as the largest ski resort in the United States, Park City, Utah, which Vail merged with Canyons. “Whistler Blackcomb is one of the most iconic mountain resorts in the world with an incredible history, passionate employees and a strong community. With our combined experience and expertise, together we will build upon the guest experience at Whistler Blackcomb while preserving the unique brand and character of the resort as an iconic Canadian destination for guests around the world,” said Rob Katz, chairman and chief executive officer of Vail Resorts. “We are delighted to add such a renowned resort to Vail Resorts and look forward to expanding our relationships in the Sea-to-Sky community, British Columbia and Canada.” Whistler Blackcomb, the largest resort in North America with 8,100 acres, is famous for hosting major alpine skiing events like the 2010 Vancouver winter Olympics, and for its Peak 2 Peak Gondola, the longest (2.7 miles) and highest lift in the world. “As the number one ranked and most visited resort in North America, Whistler Blackcomb has enjoyed tremendous success by delivering an exceptional mountain experience for our passionate and loyal
Keystone Mountain Resort is the ultimate family resort destination, offering more than 3,000 acres of skiable terrain, average of 300 days of sun a year, night skiing, convenient lodging and variety of on- and off-snow activities and is one of the closest ski resorts to Denver © 2016 Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com guests — both locally and from around the world. That’s going to continue as we work with our new colleagues at Vail Resorts as well as our employees, local businesses, community and government stakeholders to make Whistler Blackcomb better than ever,”
Dave Brownlie, Whistler Blackcomb’s chief executive officer said. “We will also continue our discussions with the Squamish and Lil’wat First Nations, on whose traditional lands we operate,
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regarding a business partnership that will benefit our communities, our province and our company for decades to come. Our board of directors has also been monitoring the unique challenges facing the broader ski industry due to the unpredictability of year-toyear regional weather patterns. Whistler Blackcomb, with its unprecedented acreage of high alpine terrain and Glacier bowls, is well positioned, but by no means immune to these challenges. Partnering with the geographically diversified Vail Resorts and extending its successful Epic Pass products to Whistler Blackcomb are customer-focused ways of securing the long-term future of our resort, our industry and our community.” Whistler Blackcomb won’t be fully integrated into Vail Resorts’ EpicPass until next year (though passholders will get five lift tickets), but through acquisitions and collaborations, EpicPass already gives its passholders global reach, with unlimited and unrestricted access to Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado; Park City in Utah; Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood at Lake Tahoe, Afton Alps near Minneapolis, Mt. Brighton near Detroit, Wilmot Mountain near Chicago and the 2017 Perisher season in Australia. New for the 2016-2017 season, Epic Pass holders can ski for a specified number of days in some of Europe’s most iconic resorts in Austria, France, Switzerland and Italy (Europe is Epic details at EuropeIsEpic.com). The Epic Pass pays for itself in just over four days, while also saving more than 45 percent versus tickets purchased at a resort lift ticket window. The Epic
pass also provides other discounts, including 20% off lodging, even off already discounted specials. Multiple pass options are on sale now at EpicPass.com. Vail Resorts continues to raise the bar for skiers and riders investing $100 million in the guest experience for the upcoming winter across its resorts, bringing its five-year investment total to more than $500 million. The most significant improvements include a new restaurant on Peak 7 at Breckenridge, an upgraded high-speed chairlift accessing Vail’s Back Bowls, significant renovations to the guest rooms of The Pines Lodge, a RockResort, at Beaver Creek, and $13 million to completely re-imagine the guest experience at Wilmot Mountain, located near Chicago. 222“Guests expect a premium experience when they visit one of our resorts, including the highest levels of guest service as well as the cutting edge in lifts, restaurants, lodging and other elements of their vacation,” said Kirsten Lynch, chief marketing officer of Vail Resorts. “This year’s resort improvement plan reflects our goal to continue to deliver an Experience of a Lifetime for all of our guests.” Here is a summary of new developments: EpicMix Time expands to Park City and Lake Tahoe to provide crowd-sourced lift line wait times to guests – EpicMix™ Time – an expansion of the award-winning ski and snowboard app, EpicMix – will debut at Park City in Utah, and Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood at Lake Tahoe during the 2016-17 season, allowing guests to access real-time lift line wait times enabling them to better navigate the mountain and make the most out of their ski and ride experience. EpicMix Time uses proprietary technology to calculate and display up-to-the-minute chairlift and gondola line wait times. This innovative application
Bavarian Night at Der Fondue Chessel atop Keystone Mountain © 2016 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com
of crowd-sourcing technology debuted last year at the Company’s four Colorado resorts. Heavenly Mountain Resort, Lake Tahoe Vail Resorts is assuming management of Zalanta Resort at the Village, a new luxury condominium property, South Lake Tahoe’s first whole-ownership luxury condominium development in more than 30 years, just steps away from the Heavenly Mountain Gondola, shops, dining, and in close proximity to showrooms, casinos, beaches and world-class golf. The first phase of the project – slated for completion in late-January 2017 – will include 30 luxury whole ownership residences, year-round heated outdoor swimming pool and hot tubs, a fire pit, fitness center and complimentary access for owners and guests to Lake Tahoe’s semi-private Lakeshore Beach. The development will also include more than 19,000-squarefeet of retail space, which may include a 6,500-squarefoot restaurant. Northstar California Our favorite activities are back at Northstar California: Tost, a 2 pm ritual of a champagne (or apple cider) toast on the mountain, and this year, select dates will feature live music; Mountain Table Dinner series, featuring a mountaintop gourmet meal paired with wines from a local winery on the mountain in the Zephyr Lodge with stunning panoramic views of the sunset behind the Sierra Nevada’s Pacific Crest. Luxury is a key theme at Northstar California, and the resort is introducing customizable Platinum Access program, new ultimate luxury winter vacation experiences for a day, weekend or the entire season. Amenities include pass access to exclusive lift lines, Primo mountain-guided exploration, a highly elegant daily on-snow celebratory Champagne event, readilyavailable stowed equipment within Northstar’s ski valet, and a member’s lounge offering intimate, and elevated après-ski relaxation. Park City, Utah Vail Resorts’ EpicMix Time, the ski and snowboard app, is debuting at Park City Mountain, allowing guests to access real-time lift line wait times, better navigate the mountain across 7,300 acres of skiable terrain. Guests will reap the benefits of Vail Resorts’ $50 million investment in the merger of Park City Mountain Resort with Canyons, including a new eight-passenger Quicksilver Gondola connection, new restaurant (Miners Camp) and new King Con Express six-person chairlift and Motherlode Express fourperson chairlift. The resort, now the largest in the US, offers over 300 trails, 41 lifts, 8 terrain parks, one super pipe and one mini-pipe. “The mountain is as big as you want to make it.” Special features: Night skiing at Park City base area, free Mining Tour with a mountain host; sleigh rides in the evening, an alpine coaster at Park City base, ice skating rink, snowshoeing, music in the base area, a robust après-ski scene on Main Street (you can ski in/out to Main Street and take a free bus back). Events are big in Park City: Snowbound Celebration, a 16-day festival with musical acts, entertainers, torchlight parade, visit from Santa; Spring Gruv Celebration, a 16-day fest in March with free concerts and Pond Skimming Contest.
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Vail Mountain Sun Up Express, Vail Mountain’s ninth new chairlift in the last 10 years, isl debutting this winter, replacing the Sun Up Lift with a four-passenger, high-speed chairlift. The new express chairlift increases capacity by 65 percent and cuts the average ride time from eight minutes to four minutes. The new lift becomes a primary lift on the Back Bowls of Vail Mountain, serving intermediate and advanced
terrain. This means that 19 of Vail’s 22 chairlifts, and all of its core lifts, are high speed. “If you haven’t skied Vail in 10 years, it will be a completely different experience.” In other news, The Arrabelle at Vail Square, a RockResort just steps from The Eagle Bahn Gondola, has gotten a refresh (www.arrabelle. rockresorts.com). Highlights of winter events include: Vail Snow Daze (Dec. 9-11), Vail Holidaze
The world’s largest snowfort is a hallmark of Keystone’s Kidtopia festival © 2016 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com
(Dec. 16-18, 31); CarniVail (Feb. 25-28), and the BurtonUS Open Snowboarding championships (Feb. 27-March 4). Visit vail.com/lodging to find the best vacation deals. Beaver Creek Beaver Creek, famous for luxury, takes that to an extreme with its white Glove Winter Package – travel in style with first-class airfare into Vail/ Beaver Creek’s Eagle Airport (EGE), private helicopter transportation to the base of Beaver Creek Mountain, and private car to the excusive Trappers Cabin. Nestled among aspen groves at 9,500 ft, Trappers Cabin is the ultimate in luxury, with your own gourmet chef and private Ski School Ambassador, Epic Passes, Helly Hansen gear and other lux perks (valued at $50,000, BeaverCreek.com/White Glove). And that’s not all: Beaver Creek’s White Carpet Club, an exclusive private retreat within Beaver Creek Village, is available for the duration. It hosts spacious lockers, continental service island, on-site concierge, priority access to SaddleRidge Restaurant, preferred parking and slope-side equipment check. White Glove First Tracks provides exclusive access to the pristine slopes at sunrise, a five-star gourmet breakfast on the mountain at Allie’s Cabin. Gusts board the Centennial Express lift at 7:30 am, enjoy a private guided tour of the mountain and relax over breakfast, all before the resort opens (select dates, reserve 866-250-1679). Allie’s Cabin is offering special Wine Dinners on select Thursday evenings,
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What’s Special About Fall! BY CLAIRE LYNCH I’ve been south and I’ve been north and one of the things that I like about living on Long Island is the change of seasons. Going from summer to fall has its pluses. The heat and humidity of the summer are gone. The air is cooler in autumn but not freezing cold yet. I love the smell of autumn on Long Island and the sight of all the leaves changing colors. This display of beautiful colors happens only in the fall. I have always liked fall the best! Here are some other highlights of fall:
Through Cats’ Eyes
Seeing my kitten, Smokey, watching the autumn leaves as they fall in a whirlwind from trees to the ground for the very first time (she was born in February) is a real treat. Her eyes are sharp and her ears are alert, listening for any new and unusual sounds. This “shower of leaves” looks like it should be snowflakes, maybe, but that’s for
another season. She tries to catch the leaves by jumping up on the windowsill even though a pane of glass separates her from the natural outside world. She jumps and hops and reaches her paw up, grabbing for just one leaf that she can play with, but to no avail. Smokey is amazed at the sight of dancing autumn leaves. So am I! Usually the trees are full with green leaves and usually the trees don’t move unless there’s a stiff wind. I imagine what it likes to stand under this shower of yellow, orange and burnt red leaves as it cascades around me - and I bet Smokey wants to run outside and frolic in this autumnal shower. My 4-year-old nephew, Nate, says, “It’s raining leaves!” every time he sees a whirlwind of leaves cascading down in autumn and he is right. It certainly does look like it is raining leaves! It’s magical!
Squirrels Gather Acorns
With a long, cold winter approaching, in autumn squirrels gather acorns
to store. They start gathering their food for the upcoming winter in August and by fall they are fully engrossed in gathering the nuts. They bury them in the ground but many times forget where they have buried them. For squirrels to have enough food to survive the winter, they often need to set aside some for later. That’s why some people call storing up food for the winter “squirreling” food away. If another animal finds a store of food and eats it, the squirrel will still have many other stores of food and won’t go hungry. Some squirrels even get tricky with their food hiding. Scientists have learned that some squirrels bury fake acorns. To fool other animals, they dig holes but bury nothing in them. They just pretend in order to make other animals think something is buried there. (wonderopolis.org) On Long Island we have mostly eastern gray squirrels. By collecting acorns from trees, they help themselves survive the approaching winter – and
they also help the trees. Trees need to shed their nuts and do they do so either with the help of gravity – or with the help of squirrels who willingly collect them. When nuts are planted in the earth in various spots, new trees eventually grow!
Enjoying Apples in Fall
Last year a friend showed me how to bake the perfect apple dessert. Katie, a native Long Islander who is into growing her own fruits and vegetables and composting, showed this native Brooklynite how to look around my world, pluck some fruit and enjoy eating it. We happened to be in a park in September, on a beautiful crisp day, when she looked around and stopped suddenly. “Look at all of the apples,” Katie said. “They are perfect for baking!” A little perplexed, I hesitated. Then she invited me over and explained how she collects the apples that have fallen from the trees, takes them home, See page D5
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More Answers to Common Social Security Questions BY TOM MARGENAU
In last week’s column, I tried to squeeze in as many concise answers as possible to some of the most commonly asked questions I get. But even keeping my replies short, I still ran out of room. So today, more of the most frequently asked questions and more quick and dirty ... make that quick and clean ... answers. Q: For reasons I don’t want to see you publish in the newspaper, we are raising our 3-year-old granddaughter. I am 66, and my husband is 71. We each get our own Social Security. Because we have a court order granting us full custody of this child, can she get Social Security benefits on one or both of our accounts? A: Probably not. Although there are exceptions, generally the law says that both of this child’s parents must be disabled or deceased before she would be able to claim benefits on Grandma’s or Grandpa’s Social Security record. Having court-ordered custody doesn’t change the law. However, if you were to adopt the child, then she might be eligible for some of your Social Security benefits. Q: I turn 66 next month. When I called to make an appointment to file for benefits at my local Social Security office, I was told the first available appointment was in January! That’s ridiculous. What should I do? A: I am surprised the Social Security representative you talked to didn’t offer you the option of filing your claim over the phone. You can call back and do that. Or, better yet, why not file online at socialsecurity.gov? If you have a relatively straightforward claim, in other words, if you don’t want to employ one of the complicated “maximizing” strategies discussed many times in this column, then the online process is for you. By the way, I asked one of my former colleagues who still works for the Social Security Administration why there is such a long lead time to set up an in-office appointment. She told me that the baby-boom retirement wave is turning into a tsunami. Something like 10,000 people per day are signing up for Social Security benefits! Q: I am 85. My wife is 82. I get $1,750 per month from Social Security. My wife gets $1,220. I wonder what my wife will start getting when I die. I talked to two different Social Security reps. One told me she will get the difference between my rate and hers -- in other words, an extra $530 per month added to her own benefit. But the other rep told me she would get an extra $690 per month. Who is right? A: I obviously don’t have all the facts about your case to be fully sure of the
answer. But if you started your Social Security when you were 62 years old, then the second (higher) quote you got was probably the right one. If you took benefits at 62, then you are getting about 75 percent of your full benefit rate. But there is a law that guarantees a widow can’t get less than 82 percent of your full rate. If you did take benefits at 62, my little desktop calculator tells me your full rate is about $2,330. And 82 percent of that is around $1,910. So your wife’s retirement benefit of $1,220 plus an additional $690 (the higher quote) would take her total benefits up to $1,910. If you did not start your Social Security at 62, then I can’t explain the discrepancy in the quotes you received, and you will have to talk to someone at your local Social Security office. Q: I was at lunch with a friend the other day. We are both in our late 60s. When he pulled out his wallet to pay for our meal, I noticed he was carrying his Social Security card in the wallet. I asked him why. He said he was sure everyone was required to carry their Social Security card with them at all times. I told him I haven’t had my card with me in maybe 20 or 30 years. In fact, I’m not even sure I know where my card is. This friend insisted we are supposed to carry our SSN card wherever we go. Is he right? A: Of course, your friend can carry anything he wants to in his wallet, including his Social Security card. But it certainly isn’t necessary, or even advisable, to do so. I can only think of a few situations where you may need to show someone your Social Security card. For example, if you are trying to get a job, many employers ask to see it. And you may need to show the card if you are trying to get government benefits. For example, my granddaughter recently started college, and she needed to show her card to various school and student loan officials. On a related note, I know that many senior citizens think they need to carry their Medicare card with them at all times. But you really only need that card if you are going to a doctor’s office or seeking medical treatment. Q: I am about to turn age 65. I am still working and am covered by my employer’s health plan. I was told I will be forced to apply and pay for Medicare at 65! A: You will not be forced to do anything. You should sign up for Medicare Part A hospital coverage because it is free. You may not need it. But it is free. So why not take it? The other main part of Medicare is Part B doctor’s coverage. It costs about $130 per month. But as long as you are working and covered by your employer’s insurance, you don’t need Part B. When you retire, you can apply for Part B and you won’t pay any late enrollment penalties.
By the way, I know it is a different story for people who have Health Savings Accounts. I’m not a Medicare expert. HSA people need to talk to a professional Medicare counselor. They are known as SHIPs in most states (State Health Insurance Advisory Program) or HICAP in others (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program). To
find the SHIP or HICAP counselor nearest you, go to medicare.gov and click on the “Find someone to talk to” link. If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2016 CREATORS.COM
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What’s Special About Fall! C ontinued from page D3 washes them well, takes the cores and seeds out, then prepares them for going into the oven. She uses a recipe from the “Joy of Cooking.” Katie places the brown sugar, cinnamon, currants or chopped raisins or pecans in a small bowl and combines. She puts the apples in a baking dish and stuffs each apple with the sugar stuffing mixture. She places a dot of butter on top of the sugar. She pours the boiling water into the bottom of the baking dish and covers the dish with tin foil. After baking the apples at 375°F for 30-45 minutes, until the apples are cooked through and tender, she lets them cool slightly and adds a dash of whipped cream or ice cream. Every time I dig in, my taste buds tell me that it is fall.
Preparing for Winter
Autumn is a good time to get prepared for the upcoming winter months. My family and I take care of the lawn, rake the leaves, bundle them up and watch as they are taken away. We also get extra food supplies in the house and store up on de-icing fluid, antifreeze and rock salt. We make sure the snow blower is in working order for when we will need it. Fall rains saturate the land and we hope there won’t be any flooding. I can’t help it, I love the sound of a heavy rain falling in October and even though I love sunny fall days, I love how a day’s rain in the fall cleanses everything and there are some gorgeous sunsets to be seen in the western sky after a day of rain. At some point we get the first frost of the season. Last year it happened on October 18. Farmers and people with outdoor plants across Long Island were warned that cold temperatures would come overnight so they either moved plants and crops inside or covered them against temperatures that had dropped into the 30s. When I went out early that day, I layered up and bundled up and put on my scarf and gloves for the first time of that season. It was brisk outside!
“Moon River,” That Oldie
The song, “Moon River,” is one of my favorites. It was featured in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” film which came out on October 5, 1961. I was only six at the time but I heard “Moon River” played so many times in the years following that I have of course memorized the words: “Moon river, wider than a mile I’m crossing you in style some day Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker Wherever you’re goin’, I’m goin’ your way Two drifters, off to see the world There’s such a lot of world to see We’re after the same rainbow’s end, waitin’ ‘round the bend
My huckleberry friend, moon river, and me …” After a preview screening of the film, Paramount executive Martin Rackin reportedly said that he wanted the song, composed by Henry Mancini and written by Johnny Mercer, to be removed. The normally mild-mannered Katharine Hepburn protested. The song would go on to win the Academy Award for Best Original Song. (vogue.com) People have sometimes asked about the meaning of the phrase “huckleberry friend.” As a child, Johnny Mercer picked huckleberries (like wild blueberries) in the summer. To him, the berries had a personal connection with a carefree boyhood, strengthened by association with Mark Twain’s character Huckleberry Finn. That song is an oldie but a goody!
Statue of Liberty
It was in the fall of 1886 that the Statue of Liberty opened. On October 28, 1886, President Grover Cleveland dedicated the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. Approximately 1 million people watched the event. The copper statue was designed by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, a French sculptor, and was built by Gustave Eiffel. It was a gift to the U.S. from the people of France. Native New Yorker Emma Lazarus wrote a sonnet called “The New Colossus” in 1883 and its first few lines are inscribed on a bronze plaque mounted inside the lower level of the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty. It reads in part: “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free …”
Dressing Differently
The cooler temperatures mean that I have to pack away my summer clothes and pull out my favorite autumn clothes. It seems like ages since I’ve worn my corduroys and blue jeans, my boots and suede shoes, but wearing See page D7
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Vail Resorts Look to 2016-17 Season With $100M in Improvements, Acquisition of Whistler Blackcomb C ontinued from page D3 followed by gourmet decadence for which Beaver Creek is renowned at the Osprey Fireside Grill. Guests can choose among Women’s Wednesday Walk & Wine, Winter Wine Excursions (Thursdays), and Fonduye + Shoe (Fridays). The Pines Lodge, A RockResort in Beaver Creek has undergone a
significant renovation of its 60 hotel rooms, keeping the unique European charm that the ski-in hotel has always offered while introducing a modern mountain luxury theme, enhancing the guest’s experience and comfort. Beaver Creek Signature Winter Events include the Audi Birds of Prey Men’s World Cup and EverBank America’s Winter Opening (Nov. 29-Dec. 7), and Beaver Creek Winter
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Culinary Weekend (Jan. 19-22). Breckenridge Ski Resort Breckenridge Ski Resort will open Pioneer Crossing, a new, 490-seat restaurant just steps from Independence SuperChair on Peak 7, one of the resort’s five iconic peaks with dramatic views of Summit County. The restaurant will highlight Breckenridge’s mining history. Also Breckenridge Distrillery, offering a farm-to-table experience and new distilled flavors, is being expanded.
Classic Peak 9 village base area is getting a face lift, and is the scene for Breckenridge’s signature events which this year includes the Dew Tour (Dec. 8-11), returning for its 10th anniversary, when world-class winter athlete4s compete; Ullr Fest (Jan. 11-14), a 50-year tradition for the Breck community to pay tribute to the Norse god of snow; and 27th annual International Snow Sculpture Championships (Jan. 24-28). Take advantage of Breck Guides
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Program, a European-style, in-bounds guide experience. You get to explore some of Breck’s best high-alpine terrain (more than a third of the total ski area terrain) and secret powder stashes with a private guide, and get on the mountain earlier before the public. Create your own experience by choosing the skills and terrain you’ll learn that day, from the basics of avalanche awareness, to the high alpine travel and avalanche rescue. Each participant has the option to carry his/her own pack with a beacon, shovel, and probe. Keystone Mountain Resort Keystone Mountain Resort, one of the easiest major resorts to reach from Denver International Airport, one of the few that offers night skiing, as well as combined access to Arapahoe Basin with its lift ticket, is famous for its family-oriented programs. Keystone’s Kids Ski Free Program Turns 5: Keystone has long been the place where kids rule, and this year the resort’s unmatched Kids Ski Free program turns 5. More than 100,000 free kids’ lift tickets have been provided to families since the program began in 2012. Every day, all season long, kids 12 and younger ski for free at Keystone with no blackout dates when parents book two or more nights in one of Keystone’s accommodation options, ranging from affordable hotel rooms to family-sized condominiums. NEW Kidtopia Mountaintop Spectacular – Dec. 16-18, 2016: Keystone’s Kidtopia presents free activities and events on and off the
snow every day of the week starting Friday, Nov. 25. This winter Keystone presents the inaugural Kidtopia Mountaintop Spectacular, a weekend of festive on-mountain fun, including nightly firework displays, a torchlight ski parade led by Keystone’s Ski & Ride School, and a mountaintop celebration where guests can enjoy free snow tubing, snowcat photo opportunities, live music, hot cocoa and fireside stories with Santa. Kidtopia will animate the mountaintop with Bigfoot adventure walks and a ski patrol-dog meet and greet, plus a special lighting ceremony of the world’s largest Snow Fort to create an unforgettable weekend. The Kidtopia Experience March 5-11, 2017: With the addition of the Kidtopia Mountaintop Spectacular, this winter season is bookended by two Kidtopia events as the Kidtopia Experience returns for an extended week-long celebration, with kid-centric festivities and live outdoor music. Behind-the-Scenes Chocolate Tours with Keystone’s Very Own “Willy Wonka”: Keystone Resort’s executive pastry chef Ned Archibald welcomes guests for a behind-the-scenes glimpse into his world of decadent desserts and chocolate making. Take a break from the slopes one morning to experience tours designed for kids (and parents), and meet the man himself, tour his chef’s workshop and make delicious treats of your own to take home. No golden ticket required, these Chocolate Tours are free to attend. Offered on select dates throughout the
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season. Schedule TBD. On-Mountain Family Adventures: With Keystone’s enclosed River Run Gondola, mountaintop adventures like snowcat tours, snow tubing and fondue dinners are accessible to the whole family regardless of skiing ability. The Mountaintop Snowcat Tour is a popular family activity that brings you to Keystone’s high-alpine bowls for breathtaking views of the Continental Divide and surrounding mountain ranges. Adventure Point, just steps away from the Kidtopia Snow Fort, features up to eight lanes of high-speed tubing action for kids and kids at heart. To cap off an evening of mountaintop adventure, guests can enjoy two gondola rides en route to Keystone’s North Peak, where Der Fondue Chessel offers an exciting and interactive dining experience for the whole family, complete with accordionwielding musicians in lederhosen, all at 11,640-feet elevation. Family Private Lesson: Whether your family is new to skiing and snowboarding or you’re seasoned snow veterans, those looking to develop new skills, improve technique or explore the mountain like never before can enjoy the Keystone Ski & Ride School’s Family Private Lesson together. Taking advantage of shared on-snow time, bonding is just an added bonus to these specially designed lessons. Private
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C ontinued from page D3 them again feels good. Putting fans away and doing a “fall cleaning,” I also rummage through the closet and pull out my favorite blanket. It has been tucked away since March, when I washed it, dried it and folded it neatly for safekeeping until fall. My favorite blanket is old and has been well used, but it does its job keeping me warm on those autumn nights when the temperatures fall outside but indoors it’s still too warm for the heat to come on and the radiators to start rattling away.
Football Widows, Unite!
The football season starts for real in September and throughout the fall there is college football on TV on Saturdays and the NFL on Sundays, Thursday nights, etc. I happen to be a football nut who likes watching the play by play action on the field, but I can understand why some women feel like “football widows” on Sundays when their spouses are tied to the TV watching the games – or actually going to the various football stadiums dressed in their favorite team’s colors and jerseys. Here is a favorite quote by Jim Bishop about fall: “Autumn carries more gold in its pocket than all the other seasons.”
lessons can be reserved for up to six family members (or friends) of similar ability, with instructors who specialize in working with the whole family. Keystone Resort’s more than 3,000 acres of skiable terrain, average of 300 days of sun a year, convenient lodging and variety of on- and off-snow activities all combine to provide the ideal location for winter vacations. As one of the closest ski resorts to Denver, Keystone is the ultimate family resort destination. Convenient touches like free parking, including front-row family parking, and complimentary red wagons to help parents tote gear and kiddos to and from the slopes help make a winter family visit to Keystone easy and hassle-free. (keystoneresort. com). For more information or to book trips at any of the Vail Resorts mountains, visit snow.com. ___________________________ © 2016 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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PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Holy Spirit thou who made me see everything and showed me the way to reach my ideals. Thou who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me, and thou who art in all instances of my life with me. I thank thee for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from you no matter how great material desire may be, I want to be with thee and my loved ones in Your perpetual glory. Thank You for your love towards me and my loved ones. Pray this prayer for 3 consecutive days. After 3rd day your wish will be granted no matter how difficult it may be. Promise to publish this dialogue as soon as your favor has been granted. (L.B.)
Marketplace GARDEN CITY HUGE MULTI FAMILY MULTI WEEKEND SALE! Fri & Sat 11/4 & 11/5 Fri & Sat 11/11 & 11/12 10:00am to 4:00pm 36 Wellington Rd Lots of Furniture, Designer Clothes, Shoes, Bags, Exercise Equipment....Too Much To List!!! GARDEN CITY MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE FOR CHARITY Saturday 11/5 10am-3pm 73 Brompton Rd (corner of North Ave) Household items, furniture, accessories, etc. Something for everyone !!
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 MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALEGARDEN CITY Saturday 11/5 9:00am-2:00pm 68 Willow Street Men’s, women’s & children’s clothing and accessories, home & kitchen items, baby items and much more!
Wanted to Buy ABE BUYS ANTIQUES: Silver, paintings, rugs antique cars & all contents. All Cash! 917-817-3928 CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS Up to $40 /Box! Sealed and Unexpired. Payment made SAME DAY. Highest prices paid! Call Kerri today! 800-413-3479 www.cashforyourteststrips.com JUDIACA Silver, Rugs, Jewelry Chinese Art, Antiques Call Mark 516-243-7095 No Saturdays Please 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 718-386-1104 or 917-775-3048 TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718-598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www.iBuyAntiquesNYC.com
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Marketplace Tag Sale *BROWSE *SHOP *CONSIGN A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP China, Silver, Crystal, Jewelry, Artwork, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles Tues-Fri 10-4 Sat 12-4 Every Tuesday: 10% Senior Citizen Discount. All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-746-8900 email: store@atstewartexchange.org www.gardencityhistoricalsociety. org GARDEN CITY Five floors of elegant contemporary furnishings. Fabulous large dining room, gorgeous king sized bedroom, bric a brac, costume jewelry, 3 more unique bedrooms, many sofas, chandeliers, curios, tea cart, exercise equipment & much more. PLEASE JOIN US 103 Hayes Street (off Stewart Avenue W) Friday 11/4 9:00am-3:00pm Saturday 11/5 9:00am- 12:00pm WILLISTON PARK: Resurrection Thrift Shop shared ministry between St. and Resurrection Aidan’s housed at Resurrection. 147 Campbell Ave @ Center Street. OPEN Thursdays 9:30-1 and Saturdays 10-2. 516-746-5527. Jewelry, clothing, household items, etc. DONATIONS accepted Monday through Thursday 9am-1pm. CHRISTMAS SHOP open November 12th through December 22nd.
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Office Space GREAT NECK DENTAL OFFICE: located 1 block south of LIRR. Large, modern dental office 2-3 days per week. Use of digital x-ray equipment, sterilization area, laboratory and equipment. Does not include instruments, handpieces or dental office supplies. Storage area provided. Details, please email: greatneckdds@yahoo.com
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Real Estate For Rent Apartment for Rent GARDEN CITY BORDER Spacious, APARTMENTS: bright 1 bedroom with dining area+ outdoor balcony, gated parking, laundry, air conditioning, hardwood floors, near LIRR. NO BROKER FEE. $1,550.00+ electric. www.gcbapts.com 516-742-1101. Available November 1st GARDEN CITY Large new EIK & Bath w/ walk in shower LR/DR combo, Doorman, elevator. Immed. $2,400
Yard Sale GARDEN CITY BIG SALE: Fri & Sat November 4 & 5 9:00am to 3:00pm 8 Wellington Rd Stroller, cribs, high chair, baby equipment, king and 2 twin headboards, kitchen tables, barstools, futon base, bike, clothing, bags, lamps, misc furniture, jewlery & so much more!!
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Renovated 4 rooms Magnificent EIK, New Bath w/ walk in shower, wood floors, elevator, parking. $2,400 Five rooms, 2 Bed, 2 full Bath, DR OWNER PAYING BROKER’S FEE. $3,000. Garden City Properties 516-746-1563 516-313-8504
Garage Space for Rent PORT WASHINGTON PARKING SPACES FOR RENT: For LIRR located three blocks from train station. $175 per month. Call Marita Christiansen 516-767-5470
Real Estate For Sale PORT WASHINGTON: Mill Pond Acres. Spacious 4 bedroom, 3 full baths. Nantucket style condo in 55+ gated community. 24 hour security. Features: Vaulted ceilings with skylights, fireplace, central air, backyard with garden and patio, garage, handicapped accessible, indoor pool, tennis and gym. By owner. By appointment only. Qualified buyers only. $1,099,000.00 Contact John at 917-435-8098. Email: jebreen18@gmail.com
Homes for Sale GARDEN CITY ESTATES SECTION For sale by owner. Slate Roof Tudor. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, new kitchen, new bathrooms, new windows, alarm, central ac & sprinklers. MUST SEE! $959,000. Principals only. Call 516-330-4885
Lots for Sale WATERFRONT LAND! 5 acres $99,900unspoiled lake, next to state land, just 3hr NYC! Private wooded setting! Build, camp or invest! 888-905-8847 EZ terms. NewYorkLandandLakes.com
Services HOME CARE & HOUSEWe KEEPING SERVICES: provide these services: Live in or out maids, companions, home care, housekeeping. Haya’s & Rona Agency. Haya office 516-482-4400. cell 516-298-9445. Rona office 516-441-5555 cell 516-316-0111. 25 Great Neck Road, Suite 3, Great Neck, NY 11021
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
Computers COMPUTER REPAIR AND INSTRUCTION Chaminade Graduate Eliminate viruses, malware, bloatware, adware, spyware Computer Instruction Home & Business Networking Reasonable Rates Call Phil at Aspect Networking 516-830-3366 OR email: support@aspectnetworking.c om
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 DEVLIN BUILDERS Since 1979. We do all types of improvements including HANDYMAN REPAIRS. No job too small. Bob Devlin 516-365-6685. Insured License H18C730000 LAMPS FIXED $65 In home service. Handy Howard. 646-996-7628 SKY CLEAR WINDOW and Restorations Inc. Window Restorations, Outdated Hardware, skylights, Andersen Sashes, new storm windows, wood windows, chain/rope repairs, falling windows, fogged panes, mechanical repairs, wood repairs, restorations, all brands. Call Mr. Fagan, 32 years experience. 631-385-7975 www.skyclearwindow.com
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Party Help LADIES & GENTLEMEN RELAX & ENJOY Your Next Party! Catering and Experienced Professional Services for Assisting with Preparation, Serving and Clean Up Before, During and After Your Party Bartenders Available. Call Kate at 516-248-1545
Tutoring CHEMISTRY TUTOR: Call Jonathan, Ivy League Ph.D. AP, SAT II, Regents. I also tutor Biology, Physics, Earth & Environmental Science. itutorchem@gmail.com or 516-669-0587 COLLEGE ESSAYS: Make your application stand above the rest. Call Jonathan. 516-669-0587 or ifixessays@gmail.com, an Ivy League PhD with proven Ivy League results. 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 MATHEMATICS TUTOR: MATHEMATICS PROFESSOR with 25 years of successful, results oriented tutoring experience available for tutoring. All Mathematics subjects. Call or text 516-313-2704 MATHEMATICS TUTOR: NYS certified math teacher. Experienced and patient. All elementary and middle school grades. HS Algebra, Geometry and SAT prep. Text or call Ken 516-526-8315 or email: kmctutor79@gmail.com
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PIANO LESSONS By Ira Baslow. Experience the joy of playing the piano. Private lessons in your home, free noobligation piano lesson, all levels, all styles, all ages. Beginners a specialty. 516-312-1054
SPANISH TUTOR: CERTIFIED High School Spanish Teacher. Experienced in all levels of Spanish: Middle School/ High School/College Level/AP Spanish/IB Spanish. Experienced with all levels of Chaminade curriculum and exams. Excellent references provided upon request. Phone 516-655-8194 or email: mmiller@emufsd.us 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. 5 1 6 - 5 0 9 - 8 1 7 4 . wdctutor06@aol.com. References furnished upon request. SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER Certified K-6. Many years experience teaching skills/ strategies, reteaching content and supporting homework for the struggling student. Longtime GC resident. Call Christine 516-263-0830 STOCK MARKET INVESTORS, ATTN: Let me show the advantages of using stock options to participate in market volatility with less capital. Protect profits and gain income. 516-288-2110 STOCK MARKET TUTOR: Retired banker and experienced stock market trader available for tutoring high school students on the stock market. Should have some knowledge of the market. Adults welcome. Text/call Ron Goldberg 516-567-8434
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Services 1-866-WE JUNK IT: All phases of rubbish removal & demolition. Residential, commercial, construction sites, kitchens, bathrooms, clean-ups, attics, basements, floods, fires. All size dumpsters. Same day service. Fully insured. Bob Cat service. w w w. 1 8 6 6 w e j u n k i t . c o m 516-541-1557 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.co m
Services 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 DECLUTTER & ORGANIZE YOUR HOME/OFFICE: Organize all aspects of your home or office. We stage. We pack & unpack. We sort, donate and toss. Free Consultation. Neat Freaks Lisa Marx & Randi Yerman. 516-319-2762. Email: neatfreaks1976@outlook.com DON’T LET BUGS RULE YOUR WORLD! Remove bed bugs, remove head lice. Environmentally friendly. Lice & Mites! Nontoxic Kleen Green stops pests dead. Safe for children and pets. Fast shipping! www.KleenGreen.com 800-907-9350 FC FINISHING TOUCH MASONARY: pool patio, driveways, sidewalks, brickwork, Belgium block, retaining walls, patios, steps, pavers, Nicolock, Cambridge, stucco, cultured stone, stone veneer. Facebook FC Finishing Touch, web: fcfinishingtouch.com Nassau H0432180000. 516-635-4315 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
Sports BASEBALL TRAINING WINTER WORKOUTS WITH LI DUCKS MANAGER KEVIN BAEZ 6 weeks: Sunday 11/6 thru Sunday 12/11 10am to 12pm Action Baseball Academy 50 Nassau Terminal Rd New Hyde Park, NY Will cover hitting, fielding, pitching and proper ways to warm up. Ages 11 to 14 Fee $275. Space is limited. Call Today! 516-343-6722
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Last Hope Animal Rescue - Free Feral Cat TNR Clinic Last Hope is holding a Free Feral Cat TNR clinic at My Pets Vet located at 448 W Jericho Turnpike, Huntington, NY 11743 on 11/6/2016. We are holding no more than 4 spots per cat caretaker. Reserve Your Spots Now! To reserve spaces or for more information, please contact Barbara at feralpats@yahoo.com or 516-223-6673 All cats at Last Hope Free TNR Clinics are spayed/neutered, vaccinated for rabies and feline distemper, treated for fleas and ear mites, given pain medicine and ear-tipped (to identify their altered status upon release into their colonies). PLEASE NOTE: Arrangements should be made to allow for cats to recuperate humanely after surgery – females need a few days and males at least 1 full day. Decision not to do surgery is the veterinarian’s decision. All cats must be in traps - no carriers. All cats will be ear notched.
SHOPPING FOR SUPPORT Clipping pet item coupons for Last Hope is a great and easy way to give your support. Every coupon we receive helps to defray our costs, particularly for dog and cat food. They can either be dropped off at our adoption center at 3300 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh, or mailed to Last Hope, PO Box 7025, Wantagh 11793. Please share our need with your friends and family. Thank you! Visit http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org to read about Last Hope’s programs and to see the fabulous array of fantastic felines eagerly awaiting adoption into their forever homes!
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Sunday had record warmth, but the Garden City Thunder 8s and Hicksville Crusaders turned on the heat at Stewart Field. Co-captains: Mike Griffin, Patrick Corrigan, Will Mattice and Patrick Polley correctly called the coin toss and chose to receive. Garden City would be without key players Kieran Walsh and Mike Griffin but their presence was felt as they cheered on their teammates. The offense launched with a bold pass, which was intercepted by a Crusader. Undaunted, the defense had military precision with punishing tackles by Timothy Levelis and Will Mattice. The defense created a 4th and 20 situation when James Logler sacked the quarterback. The Crusaders were forced to punt. Led by center, James Delligatti, and quarterback, Ryan Haniffy, the offense had quick hand offs to their running backs, and generous gaps created by Thomas Gamba and Conor Fortney. Merit Ruckh converted on multiple key first downs while Matt Uhoda consistently grinded out tough yards up the middle to put Thunder in scoring position. Chase Kraus finished the long drive off when he found the end zone between blocks by Angelo Cupani and Justin Baiker. Garvis Toler secured the right edge and Merit Ruckh was able to score the extra point. Garden City – 7, Hicksville – 6. Cornerbacks, Troy Kakoyiannis and Owen Andersen, were ready to ambush the Crusaders on their next drive. Defensive lineman, Gabe Cohen and Angelo Cupani, along with defensive back, William Lentini, made big stops while linebackers, Will Mattice and James Sullivan, were consistently around the ball and making big plays. Garvis Toler introduced himself to the Hicksville QB on a regular basis and forced them to punt again. After a fumble from the Thunder offense, Patrick Polley and the defense returned to the field and were determined to stop Hicksville’s offense. The Crusaders were in the mode of mak-
ing first downs, but it seemed inevitable Thunder would earn the ball back when it was 4th and 12. However, the Crusaders divided and conquered to earn a touchdown, but were denied the extra point. Garden City – 7, Hicksville – 6. The Thunder offense was back at it with a strong run by Troy Kakoyiannis past blocks by Patrick Corrigan and Greg Buccella. Owen Andersen ran behind Alex Giuffre up the middle but the drive would eventually end on a failed 4th down conversion. The second half began with more dominance by the Thunder defense. Gabe Cohen and Kevin Brennan shut down the interior of the line forcing Hicksville to move outside. Timothy Levelis and Conor Fortney should have been forced to pay rent to the Crusader backfield as they spent the majority of the morning pressuring the Hicksville playmakers. Another forced punt would give the ball back to Garden City. Running back, James Sullivan, ran up the right side with lead blocking by Chris Dell as Alex Giuffre held open the castle doors. James Delligatti and Angelo Cupani dropped the drawbridge to let Will Mattice run over the moat of linemen. A false start penalty was called against Thunder who succumbed to Hicksville’s clever taunts to turn 4th and 5 into 4th and 10, and the first down was elusive. While back on defense, Troy Kakoyiannis, stopped the Crusaders in their tracks, as they tried to skip up the left side. Mark Gemmell and James Logler held strong on the defensive line and Timothy Levelis chased down the ball carrier as a brick wall fell down on the Crusaders to prevent a first down. The Thunder offense and Quarterback, Ryan Haniffy, took to the field holding onto a one point lead. James Sullivan quickly found positive yards along the right side behind James Logler and Patrick Corrigan. James Sullivan and Chase Kraus would
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It’s not how big you are, it’s how big you play.” Imagine the big plays when they are the Thunder 9s in 2017! Thunder Tough! then lead Merit Ruckh through a giant hole between Justin Baiker and Angelo Cupani and Ruckh would run for 40 yards all the way to the Crusaders 5 yard line. Matt Uhoda pounded the middle behind James Delligatti and Thomas Gamba blocks for 3 yards before Owen Andersen earned the touchdown with a fancy move to avoid the attacking defenders. The crucial extra point was denied. Garden City – 13, Hicksville – 6. With the game still within one touchdown, the Thunder defense knew that they needed a big stop and Linebackers, Will Mattice and James Sullivan, were all over the field making life miserable for Hicksville running backs. James Logler and Kevin Brennan plugged up the middle and forced runners into a thick brick wall created by Chase Kraus, Mark Gemmell, Conor Fortney and Timothy Levelis. Matt Uhoda and Garvis Toler made a stop on 4th down which would get the ball back to the Thunder offense. Quarterback, William Lentini, along with running backs, Gregory Buccella and Chris Dell, took to the field to take
GC Spirit cheerleaders were gallantly thanked by their football player counterparts.
the final snap and secure the victory for the home team. Final score: Garden City – 13, Hicksville – 6. The victory was a crowning achievement to end the season with a winning Thunder record. The Thunder 8s played to win, and when they lost, they learned something more meaningful than the game they played. Until next year… Thunder Tough!
Running back, Chase Kraus (26), set the tone with an early touchdown!
Kieran Walsh (30) and Mike Griffin (7) lead the Thunder 8’s during handshakes after the game.
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THIS WEEK AT ROTARY
Rotary to Kick off Holiday Season
Members of the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club cordially invite members of the Garden City and Mineola business and residential communities to its annual Holiday Fellowship Luncheon on Monday, December 12, Noon, at the Garden City Hotel. Please join us for the festivities of the season to include good cheer, fellowship and great networking! The Garden City High School Vocal Jazz Ensemble, directed by Amanda Conte, will entertain with merry tunes of the season. With the high school choruses alternating at the event each year, the spotlight for 2016 belongs to the Garden City chorus. Also featured will be a 50/50 drawing for a cash prize with proceeds to benefit RotaCare which addresses the primary healthcare needs of the uninsured of Long Island. Established in 1992 by the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club, RotaCare is an all-volunteer operation. The doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses and clerical staff along with 100-plus volunteers are committed to giving quality health care to those in need. Come and be merry! Bring a friend or business associate(s). Advance reserva-
tions are required and may be made at this time by calling Susan MacDonald, at 643-5286.
Champion for Families Event to Support RotaCare
On Thursday, November 17, RotaCare will recognize 13 of Long Island’s top advocates for healthy families. Event honorees work tirelessly toward bettering the lives of those in need on Long Island and promote healthy families as well. The Mineola-Garden City Club is proud to recognize Emily Franchina, Esq. and Helmut Shuler among the prestigious honorees. Emily is the Immediate Past Club President and chair of the 2016 Holiday Fellowship Luncheon. Helmut is Sergeant-at-Arms Co-Chair and Co-Chair of the Club Speakers Bureau as well. The Champion for Families event will take place at the Mercer School of Theology here in Garden City on November 17. The reception begins at 6:30 p.m. Attendees will enjoy cocktails and light refreshments before the awards ceremony. For event reservations, visit www.2016championsforfamilies.eventbrite.com, or call Tracey Gittere at 222-0550.
The Paul Eckna Foundation to participate in Americana Manhasset’s Champions for Charity. From Thursday, December 1 through Sunday, December 4, over 70 participating Americana Manhasset and Wheatley Plaza stores will donate 25% of designated full-price pre-tax purchases to the participating organization(s) of the customer’s choice. Purchases are not automatically eligible; you must register for a complimentary Champion Number. Simply designate Paul Eckna Foundation as your charity of choice and present your Champion Number when making purchases during the event. 25% will be automatically calculated and submitted to Paul Eckna Foundation.
For more information visit championsforcharity.org or call 800.818.6767.
The Paul R. Eckna Foundation 68 Huntington Rd Garden City, NY 11530 Dear Fellow Foundation Supporters,
On behalf of the Paul R. Eckna Memorial Foundation, I would like to thank each and every one of you for your continued support to not only our foundation, but to our group’s objectives, as well. Without your unwavering commitment and incredible generosity, we would not be able to attain our many accomplishments, and each of you should feel personally responsible for our group’s achievements; though we may operate as an organization, we would be unable to make an impact in the community without each of our individual supporters. For this, I thank you from the bottom of my heart, and I would like to express my deepest gratitude. Many of you know, on October 6th, we hosted our 14th Annual Paul R. Eckna Memorial Foundation Golf & Dinner Dance, affectionately referred to by our supporters as, “The Eckna,” and it was an enormous success, with our largest turnout to date. I would like to take this opportunity to extend my sincere thanks to all of our golfers, dinner attendees, tee sponsors, as well as both our personal and corporate donors who made this year’s outing such a tremendous and resounding success.
As I am sure you are aware, Paul Eckna, my younger brother, was killed during the tragic events of 9/11 while working with Cantor Fitzgerald in the North Tower of the World Trade Center. In the aftermath of these catastrophic and crippling attacks, I partnered with some of my brother’s closest childhood friends to create this foundation to honor Paul’s memory; through Paul’s passing, we created an organization which would give back to the community he loved, and provided so much to him throughout his life. Though Paul is no longer with us in person, his passion, spirit, and boundless kindness continues on with every donation we place, life we touch, and goal we fulfill. We held our very first fundraising event in October of 2002 at the Creek Club in Locust Valley, and we continued this annual gathering ever since. Our foundation’s charitable legacy began with the donation of a scoreboard to a local youth football program 2002, and developed throughout the years to include: • Awarding nearly $125,000 in college scholarships to winners of the annual Paul R. Eckna Memorial Scholarship; • Donating new computers, tables, and chairs to the Garden City Library for use in its children’s computer room; • Supporting a capital improvements program at a school for children with special needs; • Donating electronic equipment to the Garden City primary and elementary schools for use in their reading programs; • Purchasing playground equipment for a local nursery school; and • A multitude of other meaningful donations in Paul’s name to charities supporting a wide array of worthy causes.
Once again, thank you for your ardent commitment and support; I am humbled to think of how many people loved and cared for my brother throughout his life, and how each of you contribute to our endeavor to preserve Paul’s legacy through our philanthropic initiatives in the community he cherished. We intend to celebrate the foundation’s 15th anniversary with our largest event to date in October of 2017 at the Cherry Valley Country Club.
I would like to wish you and your family a happy & healthy holiday season!
Very Truly Yours, The Paul R. Eckna Memorial Foundation
Phil DeCicco, Brad Hoolahan, Kevin Crowley, and Chris Sarkis
Willy Blum, James Perisa, Justin Frankel ,Jeff Henry, and Howie Tarr
Susan Eckna and Gina Donovan
Brian Knapp, Rishi Doshi, Steve Bardong, and Matt Heaney
Rich Forelli, Lee Ferrucci, Dave Carpenter, and Rich Ferrucci
Debbie Sarkis, Amy Hanrahan, and Nancy Lawe
Brad Katinas, Greg Prime, Rob Brivio, and Chris Dowd
Maggie and Scott Landrem and Dan Purcell
John Fay, Mike Crowley, Scott Brandewiede, and Andy Kraus
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Garden City Thunder 11 trumps Syosset 32-6 BY LOUIS MINUTO
The GC Thunder 11 clashed with the Syosset Braves this past Sunday in their final regular season home game. In the near future, some of the boys may suit up for the GC Middle School football team, some may don soccer cleats for the GCMS, while still others may choose another path entirely. But for the moment, and for the next three weeks, regardless how they perform in the playoffs, these boys together represent the best Thunder team that has ever been. Syosset started this game the exact same way all 42 previous defeated opponents have, diligently lining up to start their offensive attack. At first optimistic but quickly realizing just how futile their attempt at beating the Thunder will be. The Braves quickly relinquished possession in the early moments of this game to Garden City and then fell behind on a perfect TD pass from Matt Kephart to Jack Archer, one of two touchdowns through the air for that dynamic duo. Stevie Finnell, Aiden Considine, and Quinn Long piled on the scoring with a touchdown
a piece, running through heavy traffic and crushing the Braves defense. Hayden Minuto kicked for his second extra point and added an on-side kick in consecutive weeks, showcasing the depth of the GC Thunder 11 special teams play. The Thunder defense kept the pressure on the Braves with RJ Votruba, Tristen Mullahey, Ryan Krieg, Brady Noll, and Gabriel Psilakis each making key stops. Chip Read, Owen Holtzman, Kevin Blum, James Vinceguera, and Christopher Fuelling broke through the line of scrimmage with ease and caused havoc in the Syosset backfield. Matthew Mehling stopped the Braves drive cold with an athletic interception. At this point in the game you might expect the concentration and focus for the GC 11 year olds to fade, but on the contrary, as perennial players Cody Wehrum, Bryan Freel, Justin Kozcko, Bryan Boccafola and Patrick Sullivan squashed the Braves with heads up play and increased intensity. Matthew Ragusa, Ryan Melendez, and Andrew Loughlin capped the day with hey tackles, and GC wins this one
Matt Kephart throwing one of two TD passes
Tristan Mullahey closing in on a sack
Aidan Considine rising up and blocking a pass easily, 32-6. This weekend the Thunder 11 have a well deserved bye week. They will rest their bodies and sharpen their focus for the play off games in the coming weeks. Coaches Kephart, Read, Krieg, Wehrum, and Considine will have the
boys ready, absolutely no doubt about that. We wish them all luck in finishing their perfect season with yet another NCYFL Championship. Either way, it’s been four years of memories, friendships, and unforgettable great times for this special team. GO THUNDER!
Fourth straight regular season undefeated division champs
Quinn Long heading into the end zone for a TD
Our Garden City Basketball K-1-2 Clinic will be held on Sundays from 12:30pm - 2:15pm at the St Paul’s Fieldhouse. Our season will begin Sunday, December 4th and run through Sunday March 5, 2017. We have off dates for Christmas, New Years and the Martin Luther King holidays. Registration is $125 with online signup at www.gardencitybasketball.org This season will see our program further increase the number of professional instructors utilized from the Island Garden and the Adelphi University Women’s Basketball team. A usage fee that is now being collected for all sports by the Village and is included in our registration fee. Our nationally recognized clinic for Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade boys & girls uses 8ft baskets and stations of different foundational skills & drills.
Professionals recommend staying at a lower basket as not to create poor shooting mechanics in younger players. Basket height at a young age needs to be set for all players not for the limited few who can use the higher basket. Please use the “clinic link” on our website for background on the skills/ format/structure of the clinic. Please note that this is a clinic and teams are not formed and participants are not called. Our greater mission is to provide a wonderful experience for all of our participants so that a lifelong love of the game of basketball will be nurtured and grow. Sign-up ONLINE TODAY at www. gardencitybasketball.org If there are any questions about our program, please contact John Skramko at jskramko@live.com or 516-746-9659
VILLAGE SPORTS “Bricks 4 Kidz” Space Adventures
Garden City Recreation and Parks is offering a “Bricks 4 Kidz” Legos program for children in grades 2 – 4 who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. Inspired by NASA, the Space Adventures program is packed full of models that will make your child’s imagination blast off! Each week, children will learn about real life space exploration and build models related to the NASA space program. This program will spark the imagination and creativity to take on an adventure that is out of this world! The classes will be held on Wednesdays from 4 – 5 pm in the St. Paul’s Center and will begin on Wednesday, November 9. Space is very limited. The cost of this six week program will be $135, checks only, made payable to “Bricks 4 Kidz”. To register,
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please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Ave.
US Sports Institute Multi Sport One Day Camp for Nov. 8
Garden City Recreation and Parks has joined with US Sports Institute to offer a one day mini camp for boys and girls who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City ages 5 – 11. The Multi-Sport Camp will cover several different sports in a fun setting and will be held on St. Paul’s Fields. The camps offered are as follows: Register by Register October 31 Nov. 1st or later 9 am to 4 pm $75 $90 (bring lunch) 9 am to 12:30 pm $45 $55 1 pm to 4 pm $35 $40 To register for any of the camps above, please visit US Sports Institute’s website at www.ussportsinstitute.com.
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Garden City Youth Lacrosse Spring 2017 Boys’ Lacrosse Registration Grades K-6
To register or for more information please visit The GCYL website at: www.gcyouthlax.com No Prior Experience Necessary Open to the children of residents of Garden City or students attending school in Garden City.
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Garden City Community Park News Adult Learn and Play Platform Tennis
Back by popular demand is our Learn and Play Platform Tennis lessons at the Community Park Platform Tennis Courts. This year we will be offering beginner and advance beginner level adult classes on Monday nights. This five week course will offer the basic and intermediate instruction from our certified platform instructor Sue Tarzian. The beginner class will be 7 - 8pm for the cost of $120. The advance beginner class will be conducted from 8 – 9:30pm for a cost of $185. Both programs will begin Monday October 26th. For further information on this program please call the Community Park Clubhouse at (516) 483-2525. To register for this program please visit the Recreation Office (108 Rockaway Avenue) or visit www.gardencityrecreation.org to download an application.
Men’s Tennis Programs
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 $157. Our new 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 $210 registration fee. Both programs will begin the week of November 6th and continue for a six week period. Why play tennis anywhere else but in your hometown!?! To register, please visit the 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.
Junior Team Tennis Tryouts
Join your friends on the Garden City Recreation Junior Team Tennis (JTT) team! JTT is a USTA sponsored program that fosters interclub play, competition and sportsmanship among 10 – 18 year old resident players. Tryouts for ages 14 and under will be held -November 12 at 2:30 to 4:00pm. Tryouts for ages 18 and under will be held -November 13 at 12 – 1:30pm The tryout will focus on ground strokes, serves and game playing. Tryouts will be held at the Community Park Tennis Center. Please note potential players must attend only one of the tryouts and expect to stay for about an hour. If you have any questions please contact Tom at 483-2525.
Prime tennis contract court times are still available for this indoor season at the Community Park Tennis Center! For more information and pricing or if you are interested in joining a contract group please call Steve Espey at (516) 465-4075.
Platform Tennis Membership Applications Now Available
We are happy to announce that platform tennis memberships will be offered again this year. The Resident Anytime Pass covers unlimited play for the membership holder only under the rules and regulations set forth by the Recreation Department. The membership does not cover guests, opponents or any programs or special events that the Department itself chooses to run. The fee for this membership will be $225. We are also happy to announce our new Resident Evenings Only Pass for platform tennis. The pass entitles unlimited play for member residents any day after 5pm. The membership does not cover guests, opponents or any programs or special events that the Department itself chooses to run. The fee for this membership is $150. To register for either membership, please pick an application up at Tennis Clubhouse or visit the Recreation Administrative Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.
2016-17 Tennis and Platform Tennis Rates
and platform tennis facility will be open from 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. daily. For the court availability, please call the Community Park Clubhouse at (516) 483-2525. Platform Tennis Rates $28.00 per hour for each court Tennis Rates (Monday through Thursday) 7am to 9am - $30.00 per hour 9am to 6pm - $40.00 per hour 6pm to 11pm - $60.00 per hour (Friday) 7am to 9am - $30.00 per hour 9am to 11pm - $40.00 per hour (Saturday and Sunday) 7am to 1pm - $60.00 per hour 1pm to 11pm - $40.00 per hour (Seniors) Mon – Fri / 7am- 6pm $20.00 per hour
Senior Citizen Tennis Time
The Department of Recreation and Parks is happy to announce that “Senior Citizen Time” is returning 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.
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During the seasonal play our tennis
Garden City Basketball and the New York Knicks Garden City Basketball has obtained group discounts for NY Knicks tickets. You DO NOT have to be a member or participant in THE program to use this discount. This opportunity open to everyone. If you view the online version of the Garden City News and click on this link: https://oss.ticketmaster.com/aps/ knicks/EN/link/promotion/home/ f7c1eac4ef16afee02b605cd47669e-
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79007d654a Offer code is GCB in all caps. View seats and check prices. Enjoy some basketball at Madison Square Garden. Please visit www. gardencitybasketball.org to signup for our K-1-2 Clinic held on Sundays starting in December at St Paul’s.
Hoops Hysteria Attention all Garden City H.S. basketball players past and present: Mark your calendars for these two upcoming fund raisers. Monday, Dec. 5, the third annual Girls and Boys Basketball Tip-off Event. To be held at Doc O’Grady’s. 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. $75 per person donation at the door which includes dinner and open bar. Pre-registration can be done at the TMA website, www.GCTMA.org, as can any donations. Silent auction
and 50/50. All proceeds will go to the GCHS basketball programs. Saturday, Jan. 7, the return of the Alumni Games! This will feature both a women’s (4:00 p.m. tipoff) and men’s (6:00 p.m. start). Details to come concerning online registration. $40 per person which will include your game shirt. Raffles and 50/50. All proceeds will be donated to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Hope all can be involved!
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Thunder 10s playoff dreams still alive
The Thunder Offence calls a play. The Thunder 10s lost a tough one to Massapequa, but their playoff hopes are still alive. The coaches were proud of how the boys came out so fired up and played evenly with the Mustangs for a couple of series. But they had some bad breaks and then things snowballed. At halftime Coach Paskewitz told his team that they needed to play tough and with pride and they did so in the second half. Despite the loss, there were a couple of bright spots. Matt Uhoda was back in the lineup and fully recovered from his hand injury and The Thunder 10 executed some of their more difficult plays brilliantly which will come in handy as the travel to Oyster Bay on Sunday to keep their play off dreams alive. Go Thunder!
Matthew Rielly (#44) with the block
Matt Uhoda (#88) back in the lineup
The “Cheerios� compete tonight at Hofstra The Garden City Spirit 8th Grade Cheerleaders, a.k.a. The Cheerios, and their coaches are ready to show their Garden City pride when they compete tonight at Hofstra against cheer teams from all around Long Island.
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Garden City Varsity Football defeats Mepham HS 42-6
Garden City Varsity Football defeated Mepham HS 42-6 , to end the regular season at 8-0. Mepham was 5-2 coming into the game and it was expected to be a very tough game. Once again, the GC Gridders executed in all facets of the game . The first decision of the game might have been the most important.. GC won the coin toss and they deferred and chose to kickoff with the wind at their back. The first quarter was an onslaught. The defense stuffed Mepham the first 4 series , giving the ball to GC in good field position. The GC offense capitalized on every possession. Nick Mixon rushed for 80 yards on 7 carries along with 2 touchdown runs. The Quarterbacks; Colin Hart and Jack Bill both completed 3 passes for 50 yards with Jack Bill tossing 2 TD passes and Colin Hart tossing 1 TD pass. Andrew
Desantis caught two touchdowns for 38 yards, his second TD was a spectacular catch and run. Tyler Wuchte also caught a 30 yard TD pass. The last score came from the defense, Jamie Atkinson picked off a ball and returned it 30 yards for a TD. The score at half was 42-6 and it died there. Liam Muldoon added an interception in the game. The Special teams once again shined. Billy Rousakis made every extra point attempt, Mark Ventre punting into the wind,really cranked it and Steve Spirakis consistlently kicked it near the endline. There were many contributions by many players both upper and lower classmen. The playoffs begin this weekend... the second season. Come out and support the Trojans!!! The first game will be at Warren King Field , time TBA.
77- Capt.Cuircina, 75-Eigl , 60- D’Angelo , 70-Capt. Wortman , 62- Liberopolous
Senior Captain Jamie Atkinson returning an interception for a touchdown
QB Jack Bill handing off to Andrew Desantis
Bill Rousakis with Tyler Wuchte holding
Senior Captain Nick Mixon,running for touchdown
Buckley,Paskowitz and Flanangan right before the snap
Receiver Kiernan Gunn and Chris Cuircina blocking
QB Jack Bill handing off to Andrew Desantis
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OPEN HOUSE Sat., November 5th & Sun., November 6th, 1:00 – 3:00pm 191 Wickham Road, Garden City, NY
This beautiful 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath Split-level home in the Estates section is situated on a 70 x 110 ft. private corner property with large fenced-in backyard. Brand new to the market, this home features a large formal living room, updated eat-in kitchen with custom maple wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances, dining room and large family room with wood burning fireplace. Additional highlights include new roof, new above-ground oil tank, finished basement with recreation room, laundry/utility area and storage, attached 1-car garage, near LIRR, Tullamore Park and Stratford School and opportunity for expansion if desired. Truly exceptional value, come see for yourself. SD #18. MLS# 2893895. $875,000. Jennifer Sullivan, CBR
Real Estate Salesperson Silver Circle of Achievement Garden City Office 102 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY 516.248.6655, c.516.361.7190 jennifersullivan@danielgale.com Each office is independently owned and operated. We are pledged to provide equal opportunity for housing to any prospective customer or client, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.
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OPEN HOUSE Sunday, November 6th, 1:00 – 3:00pm 9 Merillon Avenue, Garden City, NY
If you are looking to make a personal mark on a home this is the home for you. This lovely home located in the Estates section was built in 1941. The 1st floor boasts living room with wood burning fireplace, formal dining room with built-ins, kitchen, bright family room and powder room. The 2nd floor offers 4 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths. This home is beautifully situated on unique property with a large backyard. Other features hardwood floors, custom built-ins and attached 2-car attached garage. Conveniently located near transportation. This home has lots and lots of potential. SD #18. MLS# 2893180. $899,000. Christine Cudahy, CBR
Real Estate Salesperson Gold Circle of Excellence Garden City Office 102 Seventh St., Garden City, NY 516.248.6655, c.516.238.8768 christinecudahy@danielgale.com Each office is independently owned and operated. We are pledged to provide equal opportunity for housing to any prospective customer or client, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.
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PRICE REDUCTION – $2,575,000 Open House Saturday, November 5th 12:00pm – 2:00pm 1459 Peconic Bay Boulevard, Laurel, NY
Paradise on the North Fork. Charming waterfront home with spectacular views of the Great Peconic Bay situated on 2 park-like acres with 150 ft. of shoreline. Take advantage of this waterfront retreat to get away from it all. From the moment you enter the driveway, you will instantly feel peace and tranquility. SD #9. MLS# 2861337. $2,575,000.
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Sat., 11/5 & Sun., 11/6, 1:00 – 3:00pm 191 Wickham Road, Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2893895. $875,000.
Sunday, November 6th, 1:00 – 3:00pm 9 Merillon Avenue, Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2893180. $899,000.
Saturday, November 5th, 1:00 – 3:00pm 41 Locust Street, Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 4.55-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2889363. $1,750,000.
Sunday, November 6th, 1:00 – 3:00pm 398 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2855948. $1,174,000.
Sunday, November 6th, 2:00 – 4:00pm 121 Brompton Road, Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2841131. $1,495,000.
UNDER CONTRACT
Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath SD #18. MLS# 2887889. $699,000.
Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2886631. $825,000.
Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2885328. $899,000.
Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# P1266915. $929,000.
Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2888807. $989,000.
Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2842592. $1,995,000.
Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2851595. $2,100,000.
Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.555-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2771202. $2,199,000.
UNDER CONTRACT
Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.55-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2881082. $1,050,000.
Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2856708. $1,050,000.
UNDER CONTRACT
For more information and to view additional listings, please visit our website at danielgale.com. Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 4.55-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2881458. $2,400,000.
Garden City, NY 7-bedroom, 7.555-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2801260. $4,999,999.
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Arthur Anderson
Rene Blair
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Marilyn Frey
Vanessa (Maria) Genussa
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Susan Gillin
Laura Carroll
Ann Collins
Patricia Costello
Joanne Crokos
Daureen Hausser
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Kathleen Higdon
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OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, November 6th, 12:00 – 2:00pm 27 Azalia Court, Hempstead, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #1. MLS# 2892502. $485,000.
Sunday November 6th, 1:00 – 3:00pm 147 Wright Avenue, Malverne, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #12. MLS# 2885997. $499,000.
Levittown, NY 4-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #5. MLS# 2845990. $429,000.
Franklin Square, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #17. MLS# 2891849. $469,000.
Out of Town Listings
UNDER CONTRACT
Malverne, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #12. MLS# 2890632. $479,000.
Cathedral Gardens, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #27. MLS# 2884581. $599,000.
Floral Park, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #22. MLS# 2893199. $630,000.
Stewart Manor, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #16. MLS# 2891688. $639,000.
Rockville Centre, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #21. MLS# 2847096. $738,000.
Rockville Centre, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #21. MLS# 2833551. $839,000.
Stewart Manor, NY 4-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2884033. $885,000.
Holliswood, NY 4-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #26. MLS# P1267914. $899,000.
Rockville Centre, NY 7-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #21. MLS# 2856205. $1,190,000.
Old Westbury, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #2. MLS# 2877360. $1,288,000.
Centre Island, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #6. MLS# 2875726. $1,495,000.
Rockville Centre, NY 5-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #21. MLS# 2883352. $1,498,000.
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.
Robert J. Krener
Meredith Krug
Mary Lo Galbo
Kathy Lucchesi
Susan MacDonald
Brigid Marmorowski
Athena Menoudakos
Linda Mulrooney
Penelope Nikolakakos
Eileen O’Hara
Alexandra Parisi
Diane Piscopo
Kathleen Roberts
Suzanne Rueck
Julia Mastromauro Rosado
Joseph Scianablo
Jennifer Sullivan
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Friday, November 4, 2016 The Garden City News
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Fall In Love With The Wyndham
100 Hilton Avenue, Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath. Rental. SD #18. MLS# 2878862. $4,100/mo.
100 Hilton Ave., Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. Rental. SD #18. MLS# 2877133. $5,150/mo.
111 Cherry Valley Ave., Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. Rental. SD #18. MLS# 2883624. $6,795/mo.
111 Cherry Valley Avenue, Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2888547. $675,000.
100 Hilton Avenue, Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2893104. $679,000.
100 Hilton Avenue, Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2885239. $775,000.
100 Hilton Avenue, Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2867989. $685,000.
111 Cherry Valley Avenue, Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2866987. $775,000.
Wyndham Resale Specialists: Patricia Costello • Alfred Kohart • Mary Krener • Linda Mulrooney
100 Hilton Avenue, Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2893128. $819,000.
Wyndham Division 516.739.7171 100 Hilton Avenue, Garden City, NY gardencity@danielgale.com
Rentals • Garden City, NY
4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2891716. $5,500/mo.
Consult a Wyndham Resale specialist when looking to buy or sell. Our on-site office staff is unsurpassed in providing thorough knowledge of the Wyndham Complex. Their years of professional experience and excellent service at this Five-Star Luxury Facility ensure a seamless transaction for both seller and buyer.
Condos & Co-Ops • Plainview, NY
3-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #4. MLS# 2761892. $549,000.
• Southampton, NY
6-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #6. MLS# 2892643. $50,000/Aug-Labor Day.
Each office is independently owned and operated. We are pledged to provide equal opportunity for housing to any prospective customer or client, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.