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HOOPS FOR HOPE

BY RIKKI N. MASSAND At the Eastern Property Owners’ Association meeting held Tuesday, January 21 at the Garden City Senior Center, Village Trustee John Delany said the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency was focusing on the eastern section of Garden City to monitor underground water pollution from a contamination plume from the old Mitchel Field Air Force base.

“There’s the plume that has come out of Mitchel Field (current Roosevelt Field mall site) which the EPA needs to keep its eyes on to see what kind of remediation downstream they are going to have to have,” he explained.

The EPA installed its first “test well site” at Garden Street and Grove Street and preparations for its second well at Garden Street and Tremont Street were aligned for early February. Next will be the final two well, at the intersection of Willow and Tremont Streets.

Trustee Mark Hyer says each EPA well site he’s gone out and inspected appeared to be a clean, precise operation, and he has no doubts the same care would be taken going forward.

According to the village, the EPA committed to going door-to-door to distribute the updates to residents in the immediate area of Garden and Tremont streets “prior to commencement of drilling activities” and the same is planned for residences in the immediate area of Willow and Tremont streets.

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Environmental Board working on anti-idling rules

BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

There were lots of smiles on and off the court at last year’s Hoops for Hope event, when Garden City’s Challenger Basketball team took to the court. This year’s event is coming up on Wednesday, February 12th at 3:30 p.m. in the Garden City High School gym.

This year the event will be raising funds for the Bobby Menges I’m Not Done Yet Foundation, to help kids fighting cancer.

The Village of Garden City’s Environmental Advisory Board (EAB) is working with Village Counsel Peter Bee and the Department of Public Works Superintendent Joseph DiFrancisco to present the Board of Trustees with draft legislation that would prohibit idling of commercial vehicles in Garden City. The new rules would be designed to cut down on air pollution and CO2 emissions.

At the EAB’s first meeting of 2020 held at Village Hall on Wednesday January 29, Village Trustee and Chair of the EAB Stephen Makrinos announced that the idling laws in other municipalities of New York State allow for vehicles to idle if the occupant(s) are using the engine to charge their cellular phones. He studied regulations around idling from some areas in Suffolk County as well as north, including the Village of Bronxville, and explained the next steps of working with Village Attorney Peter Bee’s firm for a draft local law once the EAB reached consensus to restrict idling for commercial vehicles.

The EAB resolved to focus the legislation for Trustees’ consideration around commercial and delivery vehicles.

Part of the January 29 discussion turned to the proliferation of Amazon and other delivery service trucks operating within Garden City every day. Makrinos and DiFrancisco exchanged ideas on how long a series of deliveries may take and whether or not such Amazon service vans would remain idling during a stop or whether the in-and-out timeframe would warrant any kind of enforcement within village boundaries.

“This idling issue/problem within Garden City is something we have probably all recognized. It happens often near LIRR stations. We would like to have legislation to discourage drivers from leaving engines on -- we will start with drafts legislation aimed to address commercial vehicles and trucks and then we can go from there,” Trustee Makrinos said.

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A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER

Be careful out there We were glad to see in this week’s police blotter that there seems to be an increased number of people being ticketed for excessive speed on residential streets. We’ve heard many stories about drivers speeding in areas where there are pedestrians, pets and children.

There is no reason to ever drive faster than 30 mph on Garden City’s residential streets, and in some places even 30 mph is probably too fast. If there are parked cars and children playing nearby or school buses making their rounds, drivers should just slow down and take their time. The few extra moments won’t make an appreciable difference in their own day, but might save a family a lifetime of heartache.

In other police blotter news, there has

been an increase in scams, particularly against senior citizens. We recently received a phone call claiming to be from the Social Security Administration, and a family member got a text supposedly from our bank, both of which were “phishing” attempts to get personal information.

While these attempts were pretty obviously fake, scammers are becoming more and more sophisticated. A basic rule of thumb for everyone is to give out no personal information to strangers, unless you have originated the communication. If your “bank” calls, call them back at the number on the back of your card. If a government agency calls, call them back at their official phone number.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Email: Editor@GCNews.com

Vocal minority?

To the Editor: Mr. Brian Daughney’s letter to the editor (Garden City News, January 24) makes reference to a “vocal minority”.

I take issue with that phrase.

I do not believe that it is clear what the majority opinion in Garden City is regarding the future of St. Paul’s is. We need two cost estimates. One would be the total cost of stabilization, abatement, renovation, whatever is needed to turn St. Paul’s into the facility that is finally decided upon. The second cost estimate would be that of demolition of the building.

Once we have those two cost estimates, a village-wide referendum should be held, in which residents can vote for one option: (A) renovate and create the facility or (B) demolish the building.

Only when we have the results of such a referendum will we know what the majority and minority opinions in the village are.

Elizabeth Bailey

How was Rice elected?

To the Editor: How in the world was Madam Rice elected to Congress? She is an extreme leftist. Her positions on abortion and “questionable liaisons” are well known.

Her recent statement endorsing Mr. Buttigieg tells the whole about this radical woman.

Angelo DiPippo

Hoops for Hope To the Editor: My name is Timmy O’Hanlon. I am a junior at Garden City High School and I would once again like to invite everyone to be part of something special.

Over the years many games have been played and won in our high school gym. On Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 3:30 pm there will be another memo-

rable game. The Challenger Basketball team will be playing in Hoops for Hope.

All of the money raised will be donated to the Bobby Menges I’m Not Done Yet Foundation, (INDY) all in memory of GCHS student Bobby Menges who lost his battle with cancer.

This is the Second Annual Hoops for Hope game. It all started when I attended a game because my brother Michael, a GCMS student, was volunteering to help a Challenger team member play. I looked around and wondered why there weren’t more fans there to support the team and their efforts.

I am pleased to say last year’s event was a great success and with your help, we can have another great afternoon.

I will not be selling tickets, but asking each attendee for a $5 donation towards INDY. There will be raffle baskets and the GCHS Miracle Club is running a bake sale (cash only please!). Anyone who attends the game will receive a coupon for a free egg sandwich and iced tea from Seventh Street Gourmet in Garden City. I want the Challenger players to be playing for a huge crowd.

So many people have been rallying to help with this event. GC School Superintendent Dr. Sinha; all of the school principals, in particular Mr. Steingruebner, Dr. Nezowitz and Miss Norton; Athletic Director Cerrone; Mrs. Fleming and the GCHS Miracle Club; Mrs. Madden and the GC Middle School Student Council; GCHS Cheerleading team; Sarah Colletti and her pep band; St. Joseph’s CCD program; Garden City Men’s Association; GCAA; PTA and SEPTA; EPOA, and of course, the Challenger Basketball Coaches, Mrs. Going and Mrs. Babjak.

Let’s fill the gym again. Let’s support a team who play their hearts out. Bobby would have liked that. Those who knew Bobby know he was an inspiration to everyone around him.

Thank you for your support.

Timmy O’Hanlon P.S. Please spread the word. I hope to see you and your friends on February 12th!

the fiscal year runs June 1, 2020 to May 31, 2021).

“We review last year’s full-year actuals by account and department to help understand how they ended the prior fiscal year. Then we take snapshots of the first six months of the current fiscal year (June through December) as we ask department heads to write estimates for the next six months so we can come up with a full-year forecast budget, ‘how we will land.’ Finance also provides details on current staffing by department, in order for department heads to consider their future staffing needs for the fiscal year and/or any increases that vendors they may utilize for the future year,” she said. This prompts department heads to consider the forecast and take all processes and expenses into consideration, if changes can or should be made to become more efficient.

Woo says one area where cost savings has been achieved in Garden City is through filling positions of recently retired village employees “with junior-level employees and at lower costs” although some positions remained unfilled. She says Village Finance had one particular position that remained unfilled for a long time and because the job is in government, the hiring process goes through Civil

BY RIKKI N. MASSAND At a meeting of the Eastern Property Owners’ Association on January 21, Village of Garden City Treasurer Irene Woo presented a glimpse of budget formulation due to start in March. The Village Board of Trustees will be hosting Budget Sessions/Workshops for the community to attend at Village Hall on March 10, March 12, March 19 (6:30 pm start, prior to a regular Board meeting at 8 pm, and if necessary, a fourth session on March 26.

Weeks ago the village completed its audit of financial statements from the 2018-2019 fiscal year. With a new auditing firm on-board, financial statements were submitted to the village in mid-January and they are planned to be made available on the Village of Garden City website this month.

Sixty percent of Garden City’s General Fund budget goes towards salaries and benefits.

From Recreation (including the management of the Pool and Tennis enterprise funds) to Emergency Services (Fire and Police) as well as Public Works and the Garden City Public Library, Woo explains that Village Finance provides information to each department head as budget formulation processes begin in the latter part of the prior year (late 2019 for the 2020-2021 budget process, as

Service lists if a list of candidates is available. For the Finance position no list was available. Civil Service gave candidates a test and nine months later, the village was provided with a list of candidates.

For the revenue side of last year’s budget, Woo says Garden City came in favorable to budget mainly due to its bonding of capital projects, “done in anticipation of the financing so the funds were taken out of the village surplus account and then put back in it.”

The village also received much higher interest income due to higher interest rates a year ago.

“For the first time in the last few years we invested in CD’s and we received investment income in those as well. As we worked on the 2019-2020 budget we anticipated some of the operational savings and using some of those savings for funds allocated with the 2020-2021 budget. This process allows for the current-year surplus to fund future year budget -- that in effect reduces the amount that needs to be raised in taxes,” Woo said to the EPOA audience.

She then commented on the New York State Tax Levy (Limit) Law of the 2% cap on increases. This year the tax cap factor is actually 1.78%, as Woo explained the formula.

“There are three components to the

formula of the 2% Tax Cap. The first is the allowable levy growth factor which is commonly referred to as the 2% Cap. The law states that the village can raise taxes by 2% or the inflationary factor, whichever is lower. The cap is provided by the State Comptroller’s Office but the 2% is a misnomer because it could potentially be lower, and it’s also one of the three percentages of which the village can raise taxes; it’s not limited to 2%. For this one component we can only raise property taxes 1.78%.”

A second factor is the tax base growth factor. According to Treasurer Woo, this number is provided to municipalities by the State Office of Finance and Taxation. Last year this number was 1.37% and this year it is just 0.5%.

“It takes into account any new developments in the village and any changes in taxable status of any existing properties in the village. We’ve seen decreases in both factors. The third component of the tax cap formula is the allowable carryover from prior years. If the village does not raise municipal taxes to the fullest extent allowable to the law, then the difference is carried forward -- whatever percentage you did not use last year can be used in the current year without piercing the tax cap,” she said.

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GCFD takes the plunge for Make a Wish

This past Sunday, after the groundhog made his meteorologist prediction, the members of the Garden City Fire Department, along with their friends and family, participated in The Polar Bear Plunge in Long Beach. This annual event benefits the MakeA-Wish foundation and is in its 20th year. After presenting their contribution check, it was time to hit the water! It was quite a refreshing adventure for all. Kudos to all those who took the plunge and a “Thank You” to the GCFD! Photo by Regina Moran

THIS WEEK AT ROTARY Still time to reserve for RotaCare’s Valentine’s Luncheon February 13

There’s still time to reserve for RotaCare’s Valentine’s Luncheon next Thursday, February 13, noon to 3 p.m. at the Stewart Manor Country Club.

In keeping with the Valentine’s Day theme, RotaCare will celebrate the love of helping Long Islanders in need of free and quality health care. Attendees will be treated to a delicious four-course lunch.

Guests will also be treated to remarks by the Very Rev. Michael Sniffen, PhD., Dean of the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City. There will also be an opportunity to win a 50/50 raffle prize.

While time is fleeting, you can still reserve a seat (a must) by calling Patrick McCormack at 516-965-6777. The fee is $75 each person ($700 for a table of 10), payable at the door. Hope to see you there!

RotaCare was initiated in 1992 by members of the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club to address the needs of the uninsured in Nassau County. The Club

continues to support RotaCare’s on-going efforts.

Upcoming Rotary Lunch Meetings

• Next Monday, February 10, learn about the renowned Ronald McDonald House – its mission and its workings from weekly MH volunteer Janice Corbetis.

• If you would like to hear all about PrimeHouse Steak and Sushi – Garden City’s newest restaurant located at 910 Franklin Avenue, mark your calendar for Monday, February 24, when the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club will welcome Rich Goldfeder to give members and guests a rundown on this great new eatery. The meeting is at 12:15 – 1:30 p.m. at the Garden City Hotel.

• Garden City Mayor Theresa Trouvé will serve as keynote speaker at the Monday, March 9 Club lunch meeting, 12:15 -1:30 p.m. at the Garden City Hotel. Hear about the many activities and issues facing our Village. To reserve for lunch meetings (fee is $30 each person with choice of menu), please call Club President Joseph Packard at 516-742-7433.

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9 Stolen car, found: On January 30th Garden City Police investigated a report of a suspicious unoccupied vehicle parked on 3rd Street. Police determined that the vehicle had been reported stolen in Hempstead on January 28th.

Mail interceptions: On January 30th Garden City Police investigated two reports of mail containing checks being stolen from a mailbox on Stewart Avenue and Harrison Street.

The checks were altered to higher amounts and cashed by unknown persons.

stop lights, and uninsured operation.

Domestic incident: On February 1st, as a result of a domestic incident investigation, a 19 year-old Garden City man was arrested for allegedly damaging property belonging to other family members.

Dumpster fire: Firefighters extinguished a small dumpster fire on County Seat Drive on January 30th.

Revoked license: on February 2nd, as a result of a traffic stop investigation on Meadow Street, a 55-year-old female was charged with allegedly driving while her license was revoked for a prior DWI and passing a stop sign.

Multiple violations: On January 30th a 30-year-old motorist on Clinton Road was charged with driving with a suspended license, defective taillights, and uninspected vehicle.

More stolen checks: On February 3rd two checks placed in a mailbox on Kensington Road were reported stolen and rewritten to higher amounts and cashed by unknown persons.

DWI, drug arrest: On February 1st Garden City Police arrested a 28 year-old Brooklyn man on Franklin Avenue for alleged DWI, drinking alcohol in the vehicle, criminal possession of a controlled substance (cocaine), possession of marijuana, defective

Excessive speed: On February 3rd a 31 year-old Hempstead man was charged with driving on Cathedral Ave. with a suspended license and excessive speed.

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February 3rd a 19 yearold Garden City man was charged with allegedly passing a stopped school bus in the vicinity of Homestead School and unlicensed operation.

Brook Street burglary: On February 4th Garden City Police responded to a Brook Street residence for a report of an alarm and discovered a broken basement window.

Upon investigation, police say they determined that someone entered the residence and removed money from a cabinet. The investigation is ongoing.

Identity theft: On February 4th the Garden City Police Department investigated an identity theft report in which someone used the credit card information of a resident to purchase merchandise at a department store.

Suspended license: On February 4th Garden City Police cited a 28 yearold Brooklyn woman for allegedly driving a delivery truck on Clinton Road with a suspended license as well as multiple commercial vehicle violations.

High speed: On February 4th a Garden City Police officer stopped a vehicle allegedly driving on Stewart Avenue at Elton Road going 75 mph.

Police charged the driver, a 21 yearold Garden City man with driving with a suspended license and excessive speed.

False report: On January 29, a man filed a report with the Garden City Police Department in which he stated that a woman had stolen money from him on County Seat Drive.

Upon investigation by Garden City Detectives, police say they determined the report was false and arrested the man, a 57 year-old from Freeport, with allegedly filing a false report and possession of a controlled substance (heroin).

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THE MAYOR’S UPDATE Mayor@gardencityny.net The Board of Trustees and staff continue to work on numerous projects, including preparation of the 2020/21 Village budget, treatment at Village water wells, the stabilization plan for the former St. Paul’s School and other matters. I encourage you to attend Village Board of Trustees meetings; the schedule can be found on the Village’s website, www. gardencityny.net.

Mail stolen from Stratford Ave. box

Based on an Officer’s observations, two subjects were arrested for possession of stolen mail from a Stratford Avenue mailbox and possession of a device designed to remove mail from mailboxes. The first subject, a female 29-year-old from Brooklyn, was charged with criminal possession of stolen property, possession of burglar tools, excessive speed and unsafe lane usage. The second subject, a male 24-year-old from the Bronx, was charged with criminal possession of stolen property, aggravated unlicensed operation in the first degree (48 license suspensions), possession of burglar tools and two outstanding warrants.

Commissioner Kenneth Jackson reminds residents that these thefts are occurring from residential USPS mailboxes throughout the Village at all times of the day and night. In most cases, the thieves use a weighted object attached to a string and covered in a sticky substance to retrieve mail out of the mailbox. The thieves are usually looking for checks or other items of value that have been mailed out. The following are recommendations to safeguard your mail: • Place mail in receptacles inside the Post Office, or hand your outgoing mail directly to your mail carrier • Do not send cash in the mail • Use “secure” checks that cannot be altered • If dropping your mail in a mailbox, drop your mail as close as possible to the collection time listed on the mailbox • Do not drop mail in the mailbox if you see any sticky substances on the box The Commissioner would like to remind residents to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity, persons, or vehicles, at or near, a mailbox. If you see or feel a sticky substance on a mailbox, do not put your mail inside and promptly notify the Police Department. Garden City Police recently arrested two subjects for stealing from a mailbox after an alert resident reported suspicious activity. Any suspicious activity, such as a person or persons reaching inside a mailbox, should be reported to the Garden City Police immediately.

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• You’re given a phone com/myaccount/customersupport/ number to call back that, customerservicelocations. when called, may sound For more information on various similar to PSEG Long payment scams in the PSEG Long The online tax payment Island’s automated call Island service area and around the system for the current system. country, visit www.psegliny.com/ 2019-2020 tax year is only PSEG Long Island will scam. available until February never ask for a pre-paid 18, 2020. As of February card, wire transfer or bit19, 2020 only water bill The U.S. Environmental Protection coin. Scammers ask for payments will be acceptAgency (EPA) is resuming fieldwork them because they are ed online. Online tax this month that was initiated in October untraceable. payments will resume on Mayor Theresa Trouvé 2019 in Garden City for the eastern What to do June 1, 2020 for the new 1.

Hang up. Do plume portion of the Old Roosevelt 2020-2021 tax year. For current tax balnot provide any personal or account Field Contaminated Groundwater ances, or payment methods available, Area Superfund site. The work is part information. please contact the Tax Department at 2. Call PSEG Long Island at 1-800- of an investigation related to EPA’s 465-4156.

490-0025. Never call any number the work to address groundwater contamination at the site, and further delinscammer gives you. eate the groundwater plume to better What PSEG Long Island will and With a recent uptick in the numdesign the remedy. ber of reported phone scam attempts, won’t discuss over the phone EPA’s remedy, issued in a March • A genuine PSEG Long Island PSEG Long Island again urges resi2018 Record of Decision, calls for a dents and business owners to make representative will ask to speak to the treatment process to remove trichlothemselves aware of the tactics scam- Customer of Record. roethylene and tetrachloroethylene • If that person is available, the mers use to try to steal their money. from groundwater, thereby reducing Phone scammers have become more representative will explain why they potential threats to people’s health. prolific and sophisticated in recent are calling and provide the account The field activities include: name, address and current balance. years. In many cases, the scammers • Drilling to install monitoring • If the Customer of Record is not can modify their caller ID to read wells to collect groundwater samples available, the PSEG Long Island repre“PSEG Long Island.” More than 6,600 at three locations in the Village of calls were reported to PSEG Long sentative will not discuss the account Garden City.

Island in 2019, up from 4,088 scam calls at all and ask that a message be left for • Drilling on public roads and in the Customer of Record to call 1-800reported in 2018. publicly accessible areas, creating While recent weeks have seen an 490-0025. a temporary work zone, which will PSEG Long Island also cautions increase in the number of scam calls, include a drill rig, support trucks, and customers to beware of scam emails PSEG Long Island’s awareness cama backhoe. paigns appear to have made customers that appear to be bills from the utility.

• Staging of roll-off containers on These emails request personal informore alert. In 2015, 8.2 percent of the the street. total number of reported calls resulted mation that could lead to identity theft.

Schedule of Activities PSEG Long Island does not ask cusin customers losing their money. Since Work began on Garden Street, west tomers to provide personal informa2018, that number is down to 5 percent. of the intersection of Grove Street, “Phone scammers want their tar- tion online without first logging into on October 23, 2019 and ended on gets to panic so they don’t think clear- the My Account section of www.psegNovember 21, 2019. Activities at the liny.com.

Never provide any personal ly. If you receive a call about a pastsecond location on Garden Street, near due bill, don’t panic. Look for signs information requested by email. Do the intersection of Tremont Street, not download any attachments, and that it may not be legitimate, such was slated to begin this week and will as a request for a specific payment do not click on any links in the email. last four to six weeks. Upon completype or an imminent threat of dis- Instead, open a browser window, visit tion of activities on Garden Street, www.psegliny.com and log into My connection,” said Rick Walden, vice work will begin on Willow Street, near president of customer operations, Account to get accurate account inforthe intersection of Tremont Street.

PSEG Long Island. “Our representa- mation, or call PSEG Long Island cusThis work is also expected to take four tomer service. tives will never demand immediate Any customer who has doubts to six weeks to complete. Work will payment and, though we offer a variabout the legitimacy of a call or be performed Monday through Friday ety of payment options, they do not from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 include pre-paid debit cards or bit- email — especially one in which p.m. At least one lane of the street will coin. Additionally, if a customer is payment is requested — should call remain open to vehicular traffic at all the PSEG Long Island directly at scheduled for disconnection due to times with traffic control, if necessary. nonpayment, they will receive written 1-800-490-0025 or visit a PSEG Long During this period, moderate noise in notice on their bill at least 10 days in Island Customer Service Center. the immediate vicinity is to be expectService Centers are open Monday advance.” through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., ed.

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Estates POA seeks candidates for Nom Comm, Directors The Property Owners’ Association of Garden City Estates (“Estates POA”) is seeking residents of the Estates who are interested in serving on the Estates POA Nominating Committee or the Estates POA Board of Directors.

The Estates POA Nominating Committee consists of fifteen residents of the Estates Section of Garden City. The purpose of the Committee is to nominate candidates for Garden City Village Trustee, the Board of Education Trustee and POA Board of Director positions. The duties of the Nominating Committee members are to attend meetings in November to interview candidates for open Trustee positions and in March to interview candidates for open Director positions, as well as to attend monthly meetings of the Estates POA. The Estates POA Board of Directors consists of fifteen residents each serving for a term of three years. The Board of Directors is involved with all issues of the Estates POA except as specifically delegated to the officers or the Nominating Committee. The Board of Directors shall have the power to take such action as shall be necessary to promote the interests of the Estates POA. Directors are expected to attend monthly meetings of the Estates POA. This year, one class of the Board of Directors is open for appointment and scheduled for election.

Any Garden City resident that maintains his or her principal residence in the Garden City Estates Section as determined in accordance with the election laws of the State of New York, and is a dues-paying member of the Estates POA may be considered a prospective candidate. If you are interested, please submit your request to John DeMaro, Chairman of the Estates POA Nominating Committee. The application must include a resume which states your name, address, telephone number, email address, professional and other relevant experience such as involvement with the Garden City community, as well as a statement as to your qualifications and reasons for interest in the position. The deadline for receipt of applications is Monday, March 16th.

Your application can be sent either 1. by mail to the Estates POA Nominating Committee, P. O. Box 282, Garden City, New York 11530, or 2. by email to John DeMaro,

Chairperson of the Nominating Committee jdemaro@rmfpc.com or Peter Agnetti, Secretary of the Board of Directors, peteragnetti@gmail.com The Chairman of the Nominating Committee, John DeMaro, will contact the candidates to establish dates for interviews. Directors will be elected at the Annual Meeting of the Estates POA on May 13.

The Estates POA and the Nominating Committee encourage all Estates residents to get involved and volunteer their time and to attend monthly meetings of the Estates POA. The members of the Estates POA Nominating Committee are John A. DeMaro, Chairperson, 84 Wellington Road; Daniel Cendan, Vice-chairperson, 186 Euston Road; Jeff Minett, Vice President, 15 Brompton Road; Peter Agnetti, Secretary, 61 Euston Road; George Hohenberger, 173 Weyford Terrace; Michael Maguire, 66 Stratford Avenue; John Farrell, 82 Hampton Road; Kathy Maher, 100 Stratford Ave; Gary Limoncelli, 154 Brompton Road; Richard Nessler, 131 Weyford Terrace; Brian Armstrong, 135 Wickham Road; Paul Rovelli, 101 Stratford Avenue; Joseph Colletti, 83 Kilburn Road, Michael Daab, 33 Euston Road and Nancy Minett,15 Brompton Road.

The next meeting of the Property Owners’ Association of Garden City Estates will be on Wednesday, February 12 at 8 p.m. at the Stratford School cafeteria. All residents of the Estates Section are invited to attend to hear committee and trustees reports on current topics affecting our community. There will be an opportunity for residents to comment on these, and other, issues.

Please join our POA by either (1) going to our website https://www. gcestates.org/ and clicking on “Become a Member” and then on the link “Join” or (2) providing your name, address and email address along with a check made payable to “Property Owners’ Association of Garden City Estates” to the Estates POA, P. O. Box 282, Garden City, New York 11530. The dues are $20 per family, $15 for senior citizens.

Our future meetings are scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, Tuesday, April 7, Wednesday, May 13 (Annual meeting for election of directors and nominating committee members) and Wednesday, June 10 (final meeting of the year).

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EPOA to host Meet & Greet All-County Musicians

On Tuesday February 11, the Eastern Property Owners’ Association (EPOA) will host a Meet and Greet at 6:30 p.m. at the Garden City Firehouse (347 Stewart Avenue) with a public meeting to follow around 7:30 p.m.. The Directors of the EPOA would be honored if you would make the time to attend. Please park in the Village Hall or Firehouse parking lot, which is permitted during the evening.

Please come by to enjoy snacks and refreshments while learning more about the EPOA, what the EPOA is working on, and how you can become a member.

Immediately following the Meet and Greet, the EPOA will host its February public meeting around 7:30 p.m. The meeting will cover current topics affecting the community and provide residents the opportunity to comment on

these and raise other items of interest.

There will also be updates from EPOA Officers and Directors, East Trustees, and Recreation Representatives.

The 2020 EPOA Membership Drive is underway. East residents are invited to join for $20 for 1 year of membership or $40 for 2 years of membership. Dues may be paid by check, PayPal (go to www.gcepoa.org) or through Venmo (@ GCEPOA). As a reminder, the EPOA consists of all volunteers but does have ongoing communication-related expenses. Thank you for your support.

To learn more about the EPOA in general, its membership benefits and how to sign up, upcoming events, and news concerning the East, you may visit us at our website, on Facebook (@ GardenCityEPOA), and on Twitter (@ GC_ EPOA).

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Paul Stein and Alexandra Davidson Congratulations to Paul Stein and Alexandra Davidson! These two have been friends for so many years and have been through so much especially their journey with music.

As Garden City High School seniors, this was their last All County conference together. They have had the pleasure of

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Doris Hauswirth and Grace Kelly making plans for the Boutique Table.

Please join the Garden City Chapter of the Children’s Medical Fund of New York on Monday, March 30 at the Garden City Casino.

The Boutique will open at 11:30 a.m. followed by a light lunch at noon. Nicole will personalize gift items - think Easter and Mother’s Day.

Mail your donation of $20 payable to CMF to Patrice Giordano, 312 Cambridge Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 or call her at 516-564-4854.

Bring a friend and enjoy the afternoon knowing you are helping kids at Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center of New York, Northwell Medical System.

2020 EPOA Scholarship It is with pleasure that the Eastern Property Owners’ Association of Garden City announces that it will once again award a $1000 scholarship for 2020 to a graduating high school senior who resides in the Eastern section.

The candidates, or their family, must be dues paying members of the EPOA. They must be currently attending public or private high school and plan to attend college full time in the fall. The focus of this scholarship is community

service. Candidates must be involved in some form of community service and need to submit an application which can be obtained from the GCHS Guidance Department or on the EPOA web site at www.gcepoa.org. Should you have a question, you can call Barbara Garry at 248-1486.

All interested, eligible seniors are encouraged to apply. The deadline for applications is Friday, April 17, 2020.

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The Garden City PTA will be hosting a special event with Dr. Michele Borba, “Cultivating Empathy” at 7 p.m on Tuesday, February 11 at Garden City High School Dr. Borba is an internationally recognized educational psychologist and parenting, bullying and character expert whose aim is to strengthen children’s empathy and resilience and create safe, compassionate school cultures.

In her book “UnSelfie”, Dr. Borba presents new and compelling research

that explains how to impart this key skill to kids - whether it’s teaching toddlers how to comfort one another or giving teens the tools to stand up to bullying - and why empathy paves the way for future happiness and success, and offers audiences practical ways to activate empathy to raise kids with compassion, courage, and conviction to become social changemakers, and make a difference in the world.

This event is sponsored by the Garden City PTA and Garden City SEPTA.

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St. Paddy’s Day at the Historical Society Museum ONE OF A KIND

Mary O’Dowd is performing traditional Irish tunes at the Historical Society Museum on March 15, along with Bob Mastro (left) and Ron D’Addario.

Save the date! Don’t miss the St. Paddy’s Day music performance, “Sounds and Songs of Ireland for a Sunday Afternoon,” at The Garden City Historical Society Museum, Sunday, March 15. Get ready for a spirited afternoon filled with Irish music, cheerful entertainment, and “Irish-inspired” spirits and refreshments.

Back by popular demand will be the incomparable Mary O’Dowd, accompanied by Ron D’Addario on guitar, and Bob Mastro on violin – all veterans of the Irish scene. Open seating begins at 2:30 p.m. The music starts at 3 o’clock, in the beautiful Victorian setting of the Society’s Museum at 109 Eleventh Street. Ticket donation is $40 per per-

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Tickets for “Sounds and Songs of Ireland for a Sunday Afternoon” are on sale now at the Society’s consignment shop, the A.T. Stewart Exchange, on the Museum’s lower level, Tuesday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. Tickets are also available on the Society’s website: tgchs.org.

For further information, please call the Historical Society at 516-746-0090.

Proceeds of the performance enable The Garden City Historical Society to fulfill its dual mission of preservation and awareness of Garden City history, under its charter with the New York State Department of Education.

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RECENT REAL ESTATE SALES IN GARDEN CITY

The information about the homes and the photos were obtained through the Multiple Listing Services of Long Island. The homes presented were selected based solely on the fact that they were recently sold.

Sold Price: $800,000 Date: 02/03/2020 3 bedrooms, 2 baths Style: Colonial Total taxes: $19,682 Lot Sq. Ft.: 6,000 MLS number: 3162045

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Welcome to Masterpiece Turney House in majestic Garden City.

Privately situated on 1/2 acre property, this new reconstructed 2017 Old World Quality home boasts close to 8000 square feet of living with Saltwater Gunite Pool. Two story foyer with transitional features includes 12 piece quartz wall, steel wall of windows, 4 gas fireplaces, 4 story elevator, designer closets, third floor au pair suite, and spa basement with 15’ ceiling height and 1000 bottle wine cellar.

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Relationship Manager Michael Norman, Trish Lynch, Matt Wakeham, Branch Office Manager Ron Matonti and Assistant Branch Manager Lucia Ciraolo, Fidelity Investments in Garden City recently donated $3,000 to Garden City Friends of STEAM to fund STEAM programs and equipment in the Garden City school district.

Ron Matonti, VP, branch office manager of the Fidelity Investments Garden City Investor Center located at 1130 Franklin Avenue said, “Fidelity Investments is committed to the communities we serve, and educational programs such as STEAM education are so vital to a thriving community. We are proud to support Garden City’s commitment to their students”. Mr. Matonti is responsible for leading the center, offering financial and investment guidance to their customers including one-on-one retirement planning, wealth management, income strategies, and college

planning services, as well as integrated employee benefits solutions.

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Matt Wakeham, executive director of GCFS, presented Ron Matonti with a GCFS Certificate of Appreciation saying “Fidelity has been a loyal sponsor for the past several years and we are proud to work with them and grateful for their commitment to our community.”

Garden City Friends of STEAM is always looking for local sponsors who would like to give back to the community by supporting our students. For more information about Garden City Friends of STEAM go to GCFStem.org Find out about our upcoming STEAM Talks, the work we do, and how you can join, at GCFStem.org

Community Club to host Winter Bridge Game Luncheon The Community Club of Garden City & Hempstead is hosting a great afternoon, on February 21 at the Cherry Valley Country Club, starting at 12 noon until 3:30 p.m.

This winter, fortunately, the weather has been mild, so take advantage of this opportunity and gather your friends for a wonderful afternoon of bridge or another game of your choice. The luncheon will certainly be delicious as well. The cost is $55 per person or $220 for a table of four.

Payment must be by check made out to The Community Club of Garden City & Hempstead. Non-bridge players should indicate this on their check.

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Reservations for this event should be forwarded by February 13 to Mrs. Janice Salem, 24 St. Paul’s Place, Garden City, N Y. 11530. Please also send the guests names for your table as well.

If you cannot attend but wish to give a donation toward the scholarship and philanthropic activities of the club, a check for that purpose made out to the Community Club can also be sent to Janice Salem.

If anyone is interested in learning more about the club, or interested in joining the club, contact the club office on Tues., Wed., or Thurs. from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

BY RIKKI N. MASSAND Listeners of WNEW-FM/ WNEW-AM from the 1970s into the early 1990s, or listeners of sports talk radio WFAN since its infancy as a startup station know the distinctive style, voice and unique legacy Richard Neer has carved out in the New York media market.

For Neer it all began in his college years in Garden City and prior to his graduation from Adelphi University in 1970. Fifty years later Neer is still hosting radio shows on WFAN (101.9 FM or 660 AM) usually on weekend mornings and at times, weekdays in early evenings. He’s outlasted Long Island’s own Mike Francesa on “The Fan” since Francesa retired twice in two years, and Neer has grown a new career branch as a writer, often working on two to three book and short story projects at once.

Neer has also served as associate editor for Talkers magazine -- the leading American trade publication serving the talk media industry.

In an interview with The Garden City News Richard Neer discussed the evolution of his media career, becoming the acclaimed author of the Riley King private investigator fiction series, and the less-than-ideal state of New York City’s sports teams entering this new decade. Neer says he writes his Riley King novels a year to 18 months in advance but the cycles overlap. His Riley King series titles began with the 2014 publication of Something of the Night, followed by The Master Builders in May of 2016; then Indian Summer, his fourth, The Last Resort -- dedicated to loyal WFAN callers who consistently dial Neer’s show and participate almost weekly.

In spring 2017 the fifth installment of the King series, The Punch List was published. A short story in the King followed in December 2017, King’s Christmas. Neer published two more Riley King mystery novels in late 2018, An American Storm and Spirits in the Night. In June 2019 his latest book, Wrecking Ball, was released.

Neer says advice for authoring his books came from a fellow Long Islander, novelist Reed Farrel Coleman. He suggested Neer switch up the series as he originally outlined novels and the events they depict differently.

“We talked about getting the books out to a wider audience and he said what I ought to do is write about radio as that is what I know best and what people would respect me more for, as opposed to Riley King the former FBI agent -- something I never was. So I went with the idea and switched the order of the books and it carried complications as I had to rewrite a lot of The

Punch List in order to get the chronology right. As you write you may change attitudes towards certain characters, certain things can happen to distort the timelines and you’d have to go back and fix them,” Neer said.

At Adelphi, Neer’s program of study was in the College of Arts and Sciences and Department of Theatre. He played on Adelphi’s soccer and baseball teams and joined fraternity Kappa Phi Alpha on campus. As a freshman Neer was the disc jockey for the university’s AM radio station, WALI. Neer was able to convince a college friend, George Yulis who graduated with Adelphi’s Class of 1969, to host a show with him.

“I was into the whole campus life in Garden City and I performed in our theatre department plays. In my senior year of college I moved into a place with roommates in Long Beach and I would drive to the Adelphi campus, but at that point I was almost working full time in radio at WLIR. I really missed a chance to enjoy my last semester at Adelphi as I was getting so far out of my life in college and into professional media life,” he said.

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Photo courtesy of the Garden City School District Congratulations to Garden City High School student Ryan Padalla, who recently earned two prestigious honors for his business acumen.

Ryan was named one of 30 Long Island students who won first place in the 17th annual Emerging Leaders Business Competition. He was among 300 students from 17 high schools across Long Island who used their understanding of business to address given tasks and current issues in 17 categories ranging from sports and entertainment marketing to interview life skills. Ryan suc-

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The 17th Annual Emerging Leaders Business Competition was held at St. Joseph’s College in Patchogue and hosted by the Huntington Chamber of Commerce.

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DAR display celebrates Mayflower’s 400th anniversary

Corresponding Secretary Janice Derr stands in front of her hand painted work at Garden City Public Library.

Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter NSDAR, Carla Hall D’Ambra, Regent, is thrilled to sponsor the current display at the Garden City Library celebrating the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower ship sailing from Plymouth, England, in 1620 and landing in the new world. The display will be available for viewing through the month of February.

The Mayflower Pilgrim ship is the symbol of the American colonization of the future United States of America. The pilgrims signed the Mayflower Compact before leaving the ship, forming a democracy, with each member contributing to the welfare of their new community, Plymouth Colony.

Colonel Aaron Ogden 1st Vice Regent Abagael Fagan, Recording Secretary Deborah McCauley and Corresponding Secretary Janice Derr worked together to create this beautiful display.

The exhibit includes a replica of the Mayflower ship, some handmade artifacts in the style of pilgrim handcrafts such as a

pitcher, inkwell, pipe, feather pen, and cornhusk doll.

Special attention has been given to the women of the Mayflower and the struggles of the family. Also highlighted are the Wampanoag people, including authentic wampum.

There are two large hand painted posters and reproductions of the Mayflower Compact and other documents created by Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter’s corresponding secretary, Janice Derr.

The Mayflower passenger list is displayed in the exhibit, detailing names, occupations and hometowns of passengers.

There are multiple genealogical reference books on loan from DAR members who are also Mayflower descendants.

Come see the exhibit and learn about the Mayflower pilgrimage.

For more info about Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter, NSDAR: Contact Carla Hall D’Ambra, colaaronogdennsdar@gmail. com

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Tween Night: Cookie Decorating

Join us for our March Tween Night, Cookie Decorating, on Monday, March 2 at 7 p.m. This program is for tweens in Grades 4-7.

Registration required and begins February 11 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library and is joint program with the Young Adult and Children’s Departments.

Tweens and Teens February Book Displays

For the month of February, the Tweens and Teens Department will have two book displays: “Who Needs Valentine’s Day? Friends Are Everyday!” and “Blind Date with a Book.”

The “Who Needs Valentine’s Day? Friends are Everyday!” display features books from the Library’s Young Adult Collection that include the theme of friendship. Titles include “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” by Ann Brashares, “The Lady’s Guide to Petticoats and Piracy” by Mackenzie Lee, and “Dumplin’” by Julie Murphy, among others. Tweens and teens are encouraged to borrow one of the books on display for Valentine’s Day to celebrate friendship.

The “Blind Date with a Book”

display is part of the Tweens and Teens Free Little Library. Tweens and teens are encouraged to take one of our wrapped books for a mystery “date” with a new book. Books are free for patrons to take home. Books target reading ages from 12-18 and were published within the last year.

The display and books will be available as long as the books last. Books have been donated by Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta, which were given to her through her work on the American Library Association’s Best Fiction for Young Adults 2020 Committee this past year.

Thanks to the tween and teen volunteers, including the mothers and daughters of the National Charity League, who helped make our displays possible. Make sure to stop by the Tweens and Teens Room in the month of February to check out the display!

Children’s LEGO Club – Tween and Teen Volunteers Needed

Earn volunteer hours by helping out with the Children’s Department’s LEGO Club. The LEGO Club is an hour program for children in Grades K-5 and meets monthly. Registration is required and began Tuesday, January 7 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Volunteers must be in Grades 6-12 and will be asked to help with set-up and

AARP Driver Safety Program Garden City Public Library Tuesday, February 18, 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

In person registration begins on Saturday February 1 at 9:30 a.m. 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 on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 from 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Registration is limited to Garden City Library cardholders and must

be done in person with photo identification, proof of age (preferably a driver’s license), along with your AARP membership card. Payment of $20.00 for AARP members and $25.00 for non-members for course materials must be made at the time of registration. Non-Garden City Library cardholders may begin to register on Wednesday, February 12, if space is available. Cash will not be accepted.

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An Introduction to Genealogy at the National Archives Garden City Public Library Monday, March 9, 2020 at 7 p.m.

On Monday evening, March 9 at 7 p.m., Dorothy Dougherty, programs director of the National Archives at New York City, will provide an overview of the major genealogical records at the National Archives including census records, passenger arrival

records, immigration, and military service records. Ms. Dougherty will also discuss how to research these items online, which should be of great interest to genealogists and historians alike. All are welcome to attend this informative and interesting presentation. No registration is required.

clean-up before and after the program. Please note that there is limited availability to volunteer, so please check Eventkeeper for openings. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Volunteers can sign-up for the following Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.: • Tuesday, February 11 • Tuesday, March 10 • Tuesday, April 7

Tween Night: Tween Open Mic Night

Join us for our February Tween Night, Tween Open Mic Night, on Monday, February 10 at 7 p.m. This program is for tweens in Grades 4-7.

Snacks and drinks will be served.

Sing, dance, recite poetry, tell jokes!

Perform solo or with a group! Register to either perform or watch your friends perform! Registration required and began January 28 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library and is joint program with the Young Adult and Children’s Departments.

Robo Expo with the Garden City Friends of STEAM

The Garden City Friends of STEAM and the Garden City Public Library is hosting their annual Robo Expo on Monday, February 24 at 7 p.m. Join the Middle School and High School robotics teams, as well as other robot-

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ics teams in the community, to learn about robotics in the community! Plus, learn about the Library’s sixth grade FIRST LEGO League Robotics team and their upcoming Intro to Robotics program for fourth and fifth-graders in the spring. No registration required.

Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Chick Incubation Project

Stop by the Library during our annual Chick Incubation project! Eggs will arrive on Tuesday, February 25 and are scheduled to begin hatching Monday, March 16. Chicks will be returned 1-2 weeks after they hatch.

Eggs are picked up from Cornell Cooperative Extension at Suffolk County Farm in Yaphank, NY and chicks are returned back to Cornell Cooperative Extension at Suffolk County Farm in Yaphank, NY. Before they hatch, make sure to enter a name into our annual Name the Chick contest for your chance to name one of our chicks!

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If you are looking to volunteer at the Library, volunteer hours are posted each month in the Tweens and Teens Department; tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 can register for volunteer hours on the last day of the month for the upcoming month online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org).

Please note there is limited availability for volunteers and space can fill up quickly.

Tai Chi Wednesdays and Fridays, February 14–April 8 at 10 a.m.

Garden City Public Library Certified tai chi instructors from Winthrop Hospital will offer tai chi classes on Wednesdays and Fridays at the Library at 10 a.m. from February 14 through April 8. Online registration for Garden City Library cardholders begins on Tuesday, January 28 at 10 a.m. To register for tai chi, go to the Library’s home page at www.gardencitypl.org, click on

Eventkeeper and select the program that you wish to attend. You must have a valid library card barcode to enter. Register once for all sessions.

Tai chi helps participants develop better balance skills, good body alignment and coordinated movements in a circular and flowing motion. Reported benefits of tai chi include better and longer sleep, reduced arthritis symptoms, lowered blood pressure, reduced anxiety and reduced depression.

GC Library Board to meet There will be a Regular Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees on Monday, February 10, at 7:30 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library in the small meeting room on the lower level.

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News From the Children’s Room

Love is in the Air

February 14 is the day to let those you love know just how much you love them! Each year on February 14, people exchange cards, candy or flowers with their special “valentine.” St. Valentine’s Day is named for a Christian martyr and dates back to the 5th century and has origins in the Roman holidays.

The Children’s Room has many books to celebrate this holiday including: “Valentine’s Day” by Trudi Strain Trueit, “Click, Clack, Moo: I Love You!”

by Doreen Cronin, “A to Z Mysteries: Secret Admirer” by Ron Roy and “Let’s Bake Valentine Treats” by Ruth Owen.

Happy Valentine’s Day from the Children’s Room at the Garden City Public Library!

February is Black History Month

Check out the many historical and biographical books on Black History and Heroes and Icons who have helped the shape the world. We have biographies on everyone from George Washington Carver, Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Park to Oprah Winfrey, LeBron James and Jay-Z and Beyonce!

Black history books include books on slavery to the civil rights movement the Tuskegee Airmen and sports and entertainment milestones. Come celebrate Black History Month at the Library.

President’s Day

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Winter Spring Programs

Winter/Spring 2020–Registration for Storytimes and Book Discussions began on January 7. Non-residents can register beginning January 21, at 10:00 a.m. Required online registration with a Library Card for Storytimes and Special Programs is on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) at 10:00 a.m. on the date stated. Book discussion registration is in the Children’s Room only.

Registration on Eventkeeper is on an individual basis. Please do not add any additional names in the comment box because they will not be added into the actual number of registrants. Priority will be given to Garden City Public Library cardholders. Non-residents will be accommodated on a space available basis. **MOMMY AND ME WITH PLAY HOORAY! Now 4 separate opportunities to participate. EACH SESSION HAS A SEPARATE REGISTRATION DATE. This is a 45-minute program (10:30-11:15) for children ages 6-29 months (Born Sept. 2017–Aug. 2019) and an adult caregiver.

March 5 (Reg. begins Feb. 4), March 12 (Reg. begins Feb. 11), March 19 (Reg. begins Feb. 18), March 26 (Reg. begins Feb. 25).

From George Washington to Donald Trump, the Children’s Room has biographies on all the presidents on display. This holiday is officially known as Washington’s birthday and is an American federal holiday that takes place on the third Monday in February.

This year, it will be on Monday, February 17 and is a chance for all Americans to honor those who’ve held the highest office in the land.

BOOKS AND BABIES: For ages 6 months-29 months. All sessions are 30 minutes (10:00–10:30 a.m.) and require a separate registration for each date.

April 20 (Reg. begins March 17), April 27 (Reg. begins March 24) May 4 (Reg. begins March 31). *Please note: Storytime schedules are subject to change.

Large Type Juvenile Books

Register once for all 4 sessions.

Except where noted, programs are 30 minutes.

The Children’s Room has a section on Large Type books that can be beneficial to the reluctant readers, as well as readers who have comprehension issues or dyslexia. A recent study has shown that teachers attribute the use of large print text to helping students develop stronger reading skills. Three out of four teachers said students reading below grade level demonstrated increased reading comprehension and retention. https://news.cengage.com/ library-research/new-study-findslarge-print-books-improve-studentreading-confidence-and-comprehension-skills/ We have recently increased our large type selection with the following titles: “The One and Only Ivan” by Katherine Applegate, “The Giver” by Lois Lowry, “The Tale of Desperaux”

by Kate DiCamillo, “Wonder” by R.J. Palacio and “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” by J.K. Rowling.

Storytimes

TODDLERS For children ages 2½–3½ (Born Aug. 2016–Aug. 2017) and an adult caregiver.

Choose one session: Mondays at 11:30 a.m. (Feb. 10, 24, March 2) Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. (Feb. 11, 25, March 3) LITTLE LISTENERS For children ages 3–5, without adult.

(Born Feb. 2015–Feb. 2017) (Caregivers must remain in the Children’s Department during program).

Choose one session: Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. (Feb. 11, 25, March 3) Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. (Feb. 12, 26, March 11) KINDERGARTEN/FIRST GRADE: LET’S IMAGINE.

A monthly program (stories, crafts, and more) for children currently enrolled in kindergarten or first grade.

Programs are one hour, from 4 p.m.– 5 p.m. Register once for all sessions.

Program dates are Wed. Feb. 12, March 25, April 22.

Book Discussions

Registration is in the Children’s Room only, and it began Tuesday, Jan. 7, at 10:00 a.m. All programs are one hour. A beverage and snack will be provided. Please advise a Children’s Librarian of any food allergies at registration!

CHAPTER CHAT Tuesday, March 31, 4 p.m.–5 p.m.

A book discussion for children in second grade. Come and discuss “The Mystery of the Dinosaur Bones” (A Cam Jansen book) by David Adler.

BOOK ENDS Tuesday, April 28, 4 p.m.–5 p.m A book discussion for children in Grades 3-5. . Come and discuss “Dewey Fairchild, Parent Problem Solver” by Lorri Horn. ***NEW PROGRAMA CHAPTER OR TWO AT A TIME A Librarian will read aloud a short chapter book, a chapter or 2 at a time.

Participants can read along or just listen. (Book title to remain a mystery so no one reads ahead). Program will incorporate some writing and art.

For children in third grade. This is a 3-session program, meeting from 4 p.m.–5 p.m. on Wednesdays April 29, May 6, May 13.

Winter/Spring Special Programs

**MONTHLY LEGO CLUB. Feb. 11, March 10, April 7, 4 p.m.–5 p.m.

For children in Grades K-5 only.

Children accommodated on a space available basis.

BOOK BUDDIES. Feb. 13, 27, March 5, 12, 4 p.m.–5 p.m.

Have your child team up with a YA volunteer for help with homework or reading. No registration required.

ROBO EXPO WITH GC FRIENDS OF STEM. Feb. 24, 7 p.m.–8 p.m.

Stop by to see local robotics teams display their robots and research. **CREATE YOUR OWN STUFFED ANIMAL. Feb. 29, 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

For children ages 2½–5 (no kindergarten) and an adult, from Online registration begins Feb. 11. **ART WITH SAMANTHA: March 7 Join Samantha Raiten for some fun art programs. Children ages 2½ -5 (no kindergarten) and an adult at 10 a.m.; for children in Grades K-2 at 11 a.m.;

and for children in Grades 3-5 at 12 p.m.

Online registration begins Tuesday, Feb. 25.

**STEM BUILDING PROJECT WITH SCIENCE TEACHER CHRIS BUCHMAN March 16 This fun program is for children in Grades 2 and 3 only, and runs from 4:30-5:30. Required Online registration begins Tuesday, March 3. **PRESCHOOL SPRING EGG HUNT April 7, 10 a.m.–10:45 a.m.

For children ages 2½–5 (no kindergarten) and an adult caregiver. Online registration begins Tuesday, March 31. Children should bring their own baskets to collect eggs. Eggs must be returned at the end of the program. **BABY START WITH A TIME FOR KIDS. May 5, 10 a.m.

For children from birth-17 mos. and an adult caregiver. Online registration begins Tuesday, April 28. **PRESCHOOL READINESS WITH A TIME FOR KIDS. May 5 For children ages 18-29 mos., and an adult caregiver. Online registration begins Tuesday April 28. **INTRO TO ROBOTICS May 5, 12, 19, 3:30 p.m.–4:15 p.m.

For Grades 4 and 5. Online registration begins April 28. One registration for all 3 sessions.

THURSDAY NIGHTS WITH MISS AMELIE 7 p.m.–7:45 p.m. (except where noted) No registration required, except where noted.

Children accommodated on a firstcome, first-served basis.

Feb. 13 Join Miss Amelie and make a Valentine’s Day card (Grades K-5) March 19 Trivia Night. Online registration required beginning March 10 (Grades 3-5).

April 30 Family Storytime (ages 3-6, and an adult) 7–7:30 p.m.

Tween Mondays, 7–8 p.m.

Feb. 10- *(Open Mic Night) March 2- *Cookie Decorating April 27- *Book Discussion- Raina Telgemeier’s “Smile” May 18-*Kahoot Trivia

Saturday April 4

Quidditch, 11 a.m. (No Rain Date)

Children’s Department Program Rules and Guidelines

• There are no storytimes when students do not have classes due to holidays, Parent-Teacher Conferences, etc.

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“Dear Edward” by Ann Napolitano Garden City Public Library Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 9:30 a.m.

Registration begins in person at the Reference Desk for Garden City Public Library cardholders on Monday, February 3 at 10 a.m. for the next Coffee & Tea by the Book discussion of “Dear Edward” by Ann Napolitano. The discussion, which will be moderated by Librarians Laura Flanagan and Ann Garnett, will be held on Tuesday, March 3 at 9:30 a.m. Pick up a copy of the book at registration.

Once in a while, a book comes along that resonates, affects, and captures our imagination and “Dear Edward” is one of those books. “Dear Edward” depicts Edward’s life as the sole survivor of

an airplane crash as he struggles to make sense of the meaning of his survival, to understand the strangeness of his sudden fame, and to find his place in the world without his family.

In his new home with his aunt and uncle, his only solace comes from his friendship with the girl next door, Shay.

Together, Edward and Shay make a startling discovery. As Edward comes of age against the backdrop of sudden tragedy, he must confront some of life’s most profound questions: how do we make the most of the time we are given?

And what does it mean not just to survive, but to truly live? Inspired by a true story of one child’s incredible survival, “Dear Edward” is riveting, uplifting, and unforgettable.

New start time for Friends of the Library Monday Movies The Friends’ “Monday Movie Matinée” at the Garden City Public Library will have a new start time at 1 p.m. beginning on Monday, February 24, 2020. Come enjoy the “Monday Movie Matinée” at the Library. Movies

are shown in the Large Meeting Room on the Lower Level of the Library. Each month the movies have a theme. All movies are unrated. Visit the website www.gcpl.org for more information. All are welcome.

News From the Children’s Room From page 28 • There must be at least 3 Registered children present for a storytime/book discussion to be conducted.

• Only age/grade appropriate children can be registered for and be admitted into a Children’s Program.

• Storytime schedules are subject to change based on staffing.

• We reserve the right to cancel a program if registration is 5 or less.

Weather-Related Policies: Storytimes and programs will be cancelled under the following conditions: • When schools are closed for the day due to inclement weather.

• When schools have a delayed

opening, morning storytimes and programs are cancelled. Please call about afternoon and evening programs.

• When schools have early dismissal, afternoon and evening storytimes and programs are cancelled. Please call about morning programs.

• Cancelled programs and storytimes may not always be rescheduled.

• Please check the Library’s Website and Children’s Facebook Page for updates. **Funding for these programs has been provided by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Please check the Library website www.gardencitypl. org for upcoming events and registration dates.

John McGowan and fellow comrades in France Longtime Garden City resident John F. McGowan is proud of his experiences as a soldier in the U.S. Army during World War II. In conjunction with Brian McGowan (a second cousin), they recently completed “Love, Son John”, a fascinating epistolary memoir of John’s wartime service, both stateside and overseas. Largely based on a lovingly-kept collection of wartime correspondence between John and his mother, Anna Lynch McGowan, as well as countless other friends, relatives and fellow soldiers, the book traces John’s journey from 18-year-old draftee from the Edenwald/Wakefield section of the

Bronx to seasoned combat infantryman in General George S. Patton’s fabled United States Third Army Group.

This book covers everything - boot camp, training, going overseas, and front-line action in the final push to topple Germany, as a proud member of the 65th Infantry Division, who were nicknamed “The Spearhead.” At one point the Allied Division closest to Berlin, they liberated large swaths of Germany and Austria, as well as one of Hitler’s notorious “death camps.”

The project, which took over a year to complete is available on Amazon. com.

Shrimp Dell’Amore With Chef Robert Dell’Amore Garden City Public Library Thursday, February 20, at 6:30PM Award winning professional chef and culinary nutritionist Dr. Robert Dell’Amore returns to the Library on Thursday, February 20 at 6:30 p.m. to demonstrate how to make Shrimp Dell’Amore, perfect for any special romantic occasion. “Tutta rosa” means everything red, and that’s what this dish is all about: roasted peppers, radicchio, sun dried tomatoes, red beans and

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delicious, tender shrimp over red quinoa, rice or pasta. Small plate samples will be available for tasting.

This popular culinary program is limited to 35 adult participants. Online registration for Garden City Library cardholders begins at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 4 on Eventkeeper www.gardencitypl.org . Each participant must register with his or her own library card. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

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Village Treasurer outlines municipal financial picture From page 3 of much allowable carryover from prior fiscal years. Woo detailed that from the 2015-2015 fiscal year to present, the village did not raise municipal taxes to the full extent allowable.

“In fact the village has only raised local taxes to the inflationary factor each year, the first component of the annual tax levy cap. Over the last five years the Board of Trustees has really made a conscious effort to minimize expenditures and keep taxes at a minimum increase, the inflationary factor, which is pretty impressive,” Woo said.

Other revenue sources to the Village of Garden City besides taxes are fees and permits, most notably raised by Building Department permits and Recreation and Parks’ various fees and cost-based participation including both programs and rentals of facilities.

Another revenue source are PILOTs (payments in lieu of taxes) governed by the Nassau County IDA. For the 2020-21 fiscal year, the village was originally anticipating (and had budgeted for) a tally of capital projects at $10.6 million. Two major considerations for the 2020-2021 budget Woo explained to the EPOA are costs of well treatment projects for the AOPPlus programs to remove 1.4 dioxane, as when the 2019-2020 budget was calculated those costs were not anticipated or known. As the water supply depends on this remediation, Woo says every project taken on will be planned “based on need and prioritization” with new reviews of their scopes and costs. For

all bonded work, current debt service (principal and interest payments due) for the Village of Garden City is about $55 million. Annual debt service from the village’s General Fund is about $3.6 million, Woo said.

“We also have many projects for this current fiscal year which either just began or remain in their planning stages, so we know those have costs to carry forward into the next fiscal year.

Some of those projects include stabilization work at St. Paul’s; major technology projects in the DPW, Building and Finance departments; brick work at the Nassau Boulevard LIRR station and business district paving projects -- significant projects that we know will span several years. Because we have limited sources for revenues in raising taxes and we have contractual increases and inflationary increases with vendors, the amount we can set aside to pay back debt is limited. We need to maintain an even level of village debt -- that analysis and the Five-Year Capital Plan is done and will be presented to the Board at the March work sessions.”

“Since there are so many significant projects as well as ongoing infrastructure improvements, with paving, curbs and sidewalk repairs plus ongoing purchases of equipment for village departments, it’s very critical that we not do just a one-year Capital Plan but a Five-Year Plan which allows the village to organize and prioritize all the major projects on the horizon and maintain a level amount of spend every year.

As we prepare the new Five-Year Plan

two major considerations are resources (how many projects village employees and staff can manage) and funding,” Woo explains.

‘Civic’ Focus, Collaborative Effort

In October 2019 Mayor Trouvé resuscitated the Civic Beautification Committee “CBC” which had worked with the village’s Recreation and Parks department and village arborist (Michael Didyk, who retired in 2018) for several years.

Committee member and former executive director of the Garden City Chamber of Commerce (for 39 years) Althea Robinson spoke at the January 21 Eastern Property Owners’ Association and noted that in her opinion, many residents have appreciated having a local committee to work with the village’s Recreation and Parks Department “to address the aesthetics of the village.”

In mid-January CBC members Robinson, Auro and Patricia Rimmels Siler met with Recreation and Parks Superintendent Paul Blake and staff to “plan plantings” throughout the village for the coming spring, summer and fall months.

Robinson started her civic role on the CBC back in 1978. She says the number of village planting and flower-bed sites totaled just 21 back then, and now there are 41. She says the nearly doubling-up of the prior total was due mainly to the increased number of monuments in the village, including the A.T. Stewart bust at the LIRR station adjacent to the Garden City Public Library.

“I don’t remember how many we had

back in the days of yore but we now have 10 monuments in Garden City -the increase in monuments is wonderful and we have arranged all sorts of plantings to go around them.

Robinson said she learned from Paul Blake that 240,000 flower bulbs were planted in Garden City by last fall, on track for spring bloom. Around the Garden City Pool/Community Park 12,000 bulbs were planted. Around the various monuments, a combined 9,000 bulbs have been planted. For summer and fall plantings, the CBC organized several low shrubs to go around the monuments and not obscure their view or recognition of name plaques and descriptions.

Various other dying shrubs in Garden City have been marked and will be pulled out for replantings around town. Pink and white plantings are on schedule for the hanging baskets along 7th Street, Robinson said.

Another initiative the CBC will be working with Recreation and Parks on is replacement of signs around Garden City, as several were identified “in need of replacing or enhancing.”

“That is what’s planned up until summer when we (the CBC) will meet again.

I commend Paul Blake for his guidance and he’s said his door is always open. Likewise the Civic Beautification Committee’s doors are always open if anyone has any areas of Garden City in mind that they feel needs some attention -- please get in touch with any of us on the CBC, we are always open to your suggestions,” Robinson advised.

President’s Week fun at Long Island Children’s Museum

School’s out for a week, what are families to do? LICM has filled its program calendar with popular musical performances, artist-led workshops, science experiments and a Mardi Gras celebration. Want more? Take a trip to the Island of Sodor in the Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails! traveling exhibit.

BONUS MONDAY – LICM will be open on February 17 (Presidents Day) A Community of Artists: Julie Peppito Monday, February 17 through Thursday, February 20 at 12:30 and 3 p.m.

NEA Artist in Residence Julie Peppito will lead this workshop in transforming trash into treasure. Discover how and why she makes her amazing creations, repurposing broken and discarded materials into meaningful art.

Explore using unusual material combinations, found objects and broken toys to experience Julie’s artistic process and create your own art piece to take home. All young artists attending the workshop are encouraged to bring a broken toy or object with them to incor-

porate into their artwork. This workshop is made possible with the support of the National Endowment for the Arts.

Ages. 3 and up. Free with Museum admission.

What’s Inside your Lunchbox?

Monday, February 17 through Friday, February 21 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Join us this week for a healthy eating craft as you learn about good nutrition, healthy eating and good choices that keep your body healthy. Use fruit and vegetable stickers to create your very own paper lunchbox to take home!

This program made possible with the support of Cohen Children’s Medical Center, Kohl’s Keeping Kids Healthy Program.

All ages. Free with Museum admission.

Elephant & Piggie: We’re in a Play!

Book & Lyrics by Mo Willems; Lyrics by Deborah Wicks La Puma Tuesday, February 18 through Thursday, February 20 at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Enjoy this musical adventure, ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved,

and award-winning children’s books about Elephant Gerald and Piggie.

Willems’ classic characters Elephant and Piggie storm the stage in a rollicking musical romp filled with plenty of pachydermal peril and swiney suspense perfect for young audiences.

Together with nutty back-up singers The Squirrelles, our duo even gets the audience involved in the action.

Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” is a perfect way to introduce young people to theatre.

Elephant and Piggie: We’re in a Play! is produced with permission of Music Theater International.

Ages: 3 and up. Fee: $9 with museum admission ($7 LICM members), $12 theater only.

Calling Young Scientists: Exploring Antarctica Wednesday, February 19 at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Calling Young Scientists! What is an explorer? Where do they go and what do they see? Come learn about an expedition to Antarctica and its nearest neighbors, the Falkland Islands and South Georgia. Conduct hands-on

experiments about the coldest place on our planet.

Ages: 5 and up. Fee: $4 with Museum admission ($3 LICM members).

Chamber Players International presents ”Songs of a Traveler” Friday, February 21 at 11:30 and 2 p.m.

“Songs of a Traveler” explores the stories of train travel in the time before cars through songs and poetry. Soprano Emily Geller and pianist Nicolò Sbuelz’ performance explores how train travel profoundly affected different countries, including America’s Westward expansion.

Ages: 5 and up. Fee: $9 with museum admission ($7 LICM members), $12 theater only.All ages. Free with Museum admission.

All activities are held at the Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY. For the safety of our visitors, Adults are not permitted in the Museum without children; Museum visitors under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Popular candies share sweet words

There are many ways to say, “I love you,.” For Valentine’s Day celebrants, various sentiments may be expressed with candy — particularly candy hearts.

Candy hearts, also called Conversation Hearts® and Sweethearts® (similarly Love Hearts in the UK), are sweet, chalky confections that have been around for more than 100 years. The conversation about candy hearts began back in 1847 when Oliver Chase, a Boston pharmacist, wanted to get in on the apothecary lozenge craze that was popular at the time. Lozenges were common remedies for sore throats and bad breath, and were growing in popularity as a convenient medical treatment. Chase invented a machine that could roll out lozenge dough and press it into perfect discs, a time-saving improvement on the manual process used until then. Chase eventually abandoned making lozenges and the pharmacy business, ultimately realizing his machine could be used to make candies. He formed the New England Confectionery Company and began producing what would eventually be known as NECCO wafers.

Wanting to get in on his brother’s candy empire, Daniel Chase saw an opportunity to build on the growing popularity of Valentine’s cards by printing words

on candy with vegetable dye during the cutting process. In 1866, conversation candies began as round confections and were much bigger than today’s heart varieties. It wouldn’t be until 1902 that conversation candy hearts became available.

Through the years, the candies became smaller and the sentiments expressed on the hearts have been updated to stay current with the times. Phrases like “LOL,” “BFF” and “Text me” have replaced some less modern sentiments.

At the height of the candies’ popularity, NECCO estimated that it made nearly 100,000 pounds of the hearts each day throughout the year in preparation for Valentine’s Day. In 2019, NECCO filed for bankruptcy and did not produce the iconic candy hearts while it was being purchased by an investment company called Round Hill Investments, LLC. Round Hill decided to sell NECCO to another candy company. Fortune magazine reported Spangler Candy Co., which took over rights to NECCO’s iconic brands, would manufacture candy hearts in 2020. Similar conversation hearts also are available through Brach’s candy company.

Candy hearts have long been a way to share sweet words of affection and a sugary treat with the ones you love.

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Hoops for Hope planned for Wednesday, February 12 Mark your calendars for next Wednesday! Hoops for Hope is back!

The Garden City High and Middle School Challenger Basketball team will take on Oceanside in the GCHS gym on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 3:30 p.m. Once again, the game is being played in memory of GCHS alum Bobby Menges, who lost his battle with cancer. This year, all proceeds from the event will go to the Bobby Menges I’m Not Done Yet Foundation. INDY’s mission is to help adolescent and young adult patients who are fighting cancer and other serious, chronic or long-term illness.

The event is inspired by Bobby’s spirit of kindness and teamwork.

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Tip off is 3:30 p.m. Doors open at 3:15 with a suggested donation of $5 a person. Everyone who attends will receive a coupon for a free egg sandwich and iced tea from Seventh Street Gourmet, 100th 7th Street, GC. Raffle tickets will be available with chances to win great prizes like Apple Airpods, Amazon and Visa gift cards and fun gift baskets. (Cash and

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Trio Solisti to perform at Adelphi PAC on February 15

Trio Solisti, recognized by The New Yorker as “the most exciting piano trio in America,” returns to the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (PAC) on Saturday, February 15.

The ensemble will perform a program of masterpieces by Haydn, Dvorák and Schumann.

Founded in 2001, Trio Solisti, which includes violinist Maria Bachmann, cellist Alexis Pia Gerlach and pianist Fabio Bidini, performs at major venues and series across the United States.

Recent rave reviews include: “The superlative Trio Solisti gave an immaculate and insightful performance” (The Dallas Chamber Music Society – Theater Jones) and “a compelling performance…Trio Solisti really knocked it out of the ballpark” (Chamber Music Monterrey Bay – Peninsula Reviews). The Wall Street Journal critic Terry Teachout proclaimed Trio Solisti “the group that to my mind has now succeeded the Beaux Arts Trio as the outstanding chamber music ensemble of its kind.”

Trio Solisti will perform at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, on the Westermann Stage in Adelphi’s PAC Concert Hall.

Tickets are $35, with discounts available to seniors, students, alumni and employees. For more information call the Lucia and Steven N. Fischer Box Office at 516-877-4000 or emailboxoffice@adelphi.edu. Regular box office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 6 p.m. and the box office is also open two hours before most scheduled performances. Ticket sales and additional information are available online.

Adelphi PAC is one of Long Island’s premier cultural arts venues for entertainment of all kinds. See more about other upcoming Adelphi PAC offerings at pac.adelphi.edu.

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“Zumba Gold" Fitness for the Active Senior or Beginner

Our winter session of our “Zumba Gold” fitness will be held in on Thursday afternoons at 2 p.m. at The Senior Center. Each 45-minute class, teaching the basics of Zumba exercise, is led by Felicia Lovaglio, our certified Zumba exercise instructor. This class is geared for seniors or the beginner adult. The ten week session will begin Thursday, January 30. The price for the session is $60.

To register this class, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Ave.

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FOR SENIORS

Wednesday, February 19 at noon Sandwich Luncheon $6.00, Reservations are necessary by visiting the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue with payment.

Thursday, February 20 at 10 a.m.

Computer Class: “Intro to iPads and iPhones” Did you get a new iPhone for the holidays? Have questions about all the uses of your new I-tech equipment? Come to this workshop with your devices and learn all there is to know about the devices.

Wednesday, February 5 at 3:30 p.m.

Tech/Phone Help With GC Service League of Boys.

Please bring your device for help.

Tuesday, February 25 at 1 p.m.

Meet and Greet with Paul Blake, Chairman of Recreation and Parks Paul is the new head of our Department of Recreation and Parks.

He will speak about his visions for our department and answer any questions you might have.

Wednesday, February 12 at 11:15 a.m.

James Horn, MSPT will visit us again to talk about “How to Get Down to or Up from the Floor”.

Every senior should learn this valuable information.

Wednesday, February 26 at 11 a.m.

Workshop: “How to Choose a Health Care Agency” Alliance Services will visit to talk about the things to look for in choosing reliable health care providers for

Special Events for February at the Senior Center

yourself or loved one. Snacks will be provided.

For information or to reserve a seat at any of the above programs except the Luncheon, please call The Senior Center at 385-8006. To attend the Luncheon, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue with payment.

Upcoming Trips for Seniors

Here are Garden City Recreation and Parks’ trip list for seniors who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. If you would like to register for any of our trips, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Payment must accompany registrations.

of Garden City. Space is limited so please register early by visiting the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. PLEASE NOTE: THIS TRIP IS NOW FILLED.

Exercise for Seniors

Recreation and Parks is offering the following exercise classes for seniors at The Senior Center on Golf Club Lane. Classes are open to all seniors ages 60 and older who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. Classes might be cancelled due to a special event or trip so please check the bulletin board at The Senior Center for updates.

MONDAYS Exercise with Felicia at 10 a.m.

Chair Yoga with Connie at noon Tai Chi with Connie at 1 p.m.

Thursday, March 19 Trip to see “La Traviata” at the Metropolitan Opera We will travel by coach bus, leaving St. Paul’s parking lot around 3:15 pm.

When we arrive dinner will be on your own. There are many restaurants in the neighborhood. Show time is at 7:30 pm and we will travel home when the opera is over.

TUESDAYS Chair Dancing with Felicia at 2:15 p.m.

WEDNESDAYS Exercise with Felicia at 10 a.m.

Chair Yoga with Connie at 11 a.m.

The cost of each ticket will be $80, checks only made payable to Village

FRIDAYS Exercise with Felicia at 10 a.m.

Resistance Bands with Felicia at 10:45 a.m.

Meditation with Connie at noon Tai Chi with Connie at 1:00 p.m.

The film “Journey Through Time: The Aran Islands” will be the subject of the Irish Cultural Society’s February 12 meeting. The meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. in the Garden City Library, 60 Seventh Street, across the street from the Garden City Hotel. The meeting is free and open to the public.

Clare Curtin, president of the Society, will supplement the film with some of the history and lore of Aran. Clare herself is a speaker

of Irish, a skill much desired when the topic is the Aran Islands. The Aran Islands still retain their place in Irish culture as a place apart from Ireland but a place very much Irish. It is the place of Celtic ruins and sacred sites. It is the place of the Aran sweater and the mysterious fort Dun Aengus, and the place of Irish as a first language.

Wear foul weather clothing; the trip across Galway Bay to Inishmore, Inishman, and Inisheer is wet!

GC Retired Men’s Club News Aran Islands film at Irish Society Schedule of Events Monday, February 17 Closed — Presidents’ Day Tuesday, February 18 Informal Mtg Monday, February 25 Sandwiches Monday, March 2 Sandwiches Monday, March 9 Sandwiches

Monday, March 16 St Patrick’s Day Feast: Corned beef & cabbage, etc

About the G.C. Retired Men’s Club

Meetings are at the GC Senior Center — noon to 4 p.m. — on Mondays and Thursdays. Lunch is served about twice a month. We welcome bridge, poker, cribbage, chess, backgammon and other card and non-card games.

Poker players check with John Marino at 248-1770. For more information, call our membership chairman at 680-3650.

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Students at the Music Acacemy of Garden City recently presented rock concerts at the Creative Arts Center.

Photo by Pete Coco Last weekend, Music Academy students presented two rock concerts at the Creative Arts Center. Family and friends were thoroughly entertained by five excellent bands that played everything from classic rock to modern pop. The bands, which are part of the MAGC Ensemble Program, meet each week for a rehearsal with a Music Academy faculty member in preparation for concerts in February and June. Last year, rock bands also performed at a Friday Night Promenade in July as a culmination of summer rock bands camp.

Ensemble Director Benny Reid described the concert as a “great success,” adding, “I am very proud of all the kids and the hard work they have done this semester. They continue to grow as musicians and it is evident in their artistry at these concerts.” The bands have already begun rehearsing for the MAGC June concerts, and are meeting diligently to practice and hone their skills. The Music Academy faculty and staff are extremely proud of all of the performers involved in these successful shows!

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The Welcoming Club of GC LuHi honors GC resident Upcoming Events

Bunko Bunko is a simple dice game usually played in a group of 12. It is a great way to meet people and make new friends.

The game is easy to learn and play.

If you are interested, please contact WelcomingClubBunco@gmail.com.

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Toddler Activities A great way for you and your little ones to make new friends. Activities include stroller walks each Tuesday around our beautiful neighborhood and a visit to the park. Stroller walks are on winter hiatus and will start up again in April 2020. Playgroups for parents and kids can also be arranged for your littles ones! Please email GCToddlerActivities@gmail.com for more information.

2/7/20: Trivia Night 2/27/20: Craft Club 3/11/20: Newcomer’s Gathering 4/25/20: Amazing Race ** Bowling Club** meets every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at Herrill Lanes Book Club Enjoy a good book amongst good friends. Our book club meets on a monthly basis to discuss the page turner of choice. For upcoming book club events, please email WelcomingClubBookClub@gmail.com.

Craft Club The craft club is a great way to meet with friends and practice your crafting skills. This club meets every few months and creates a seasonal project.

If you are interested in joining, please email GCCraftClub@gmail.com.

Supper Club Bring your significant others out for this one! This is a great way to make new friends as a couple. You will be paired up with 3-4 other couples to set up a rotation of dinner events. Host your new friends at a pot luck dinner or head out to try our local restaurants.

Please email GCSupper@gmail.com for more information.

Bowling Club Join us! No experience necessary!

We are looking for new faces to join our Wednesday morning league. Occasional pacers are also welcome. Anyone interested, please contact Ellen Diller (Diller05@aol.com) Carol Santangelo (santa060@yahoo.com) or Elizabeth Colantonio (mcdea@aol.com).

Golf Golf lessons at Cherry Valley Club are always a big hit! Golf pro Ed Kelly helps us GCWC ladies improve our golf game. If you are interested in reserving your spot for the spring 2020 session, email WelcomingClubGolf@gmail.com.

Tennis Tennis lessons and group play at the Garden City Bubble! Please contact WelcomingClubTennis@gmail.com to reserve a spot for the fall 2020.

Want to join the fun and make a difference? We invite you to join the club! For just $37 a year, you will have access to lots of great events and many fun members-only clubs and events.

Complete the easy online membership form today at www.thegardencitywelcomingclub.org in the “Join” section of the website. While you are there, browse the site for lots of great information about the club.

Discussion group: Ethical Issues in Our Times Those seeking intellectual stimulation and civil discussion are invited to meet up with likeminded individuals at a monthly discussion group, “Ethical Issues in Our Times,” a public MeetUp discussion organized by the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island. The first meeting will take place at Carle Place Diner, 151 Old Country Road, Carle Place (meeting in the rear - food choices optional) on Thursday, March 5

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from 7 to 9:30 p.m. The topic to explore is “The right to privacy - is it a thing of the past; or, is it still important?”

Subsequent meetings will be held the first Thursday of each month from 7 to 9:30 p.m.

There is no charge, but registration is appreciated. To register: call 516-7417304 and leave your name, phone number and email address or register at Meetup Ethical Issues of Our Times.

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Head of School John Buck with Pro Deo et Schola award recipient Laura A. Bauer.

Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School (LuHi) gave tribute to a important LuHi community member with the 2020 Pro Deo et Schola Award on January 31, at the annual Campaign Dinner. Literally meaning “for God and school,” this is the school’s highest honor recognizing outstanding contributions to LuHi, the church and community. This year’s recipient was Garden City resident Laura A. Bauer.

Laura is a Long Island native.

Growing up in Deer Park, she then attended Cornell University. Laura majored in chemistry and became the president of her sorority of high achieving women. Law school at St. John’s University followed, and she joined her two academic fields by becoming a patent attorney.

Laura is married to Leonard Diana and they have two daughters Lynn and Leslie. Laura is a member of the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection in Garden City. She first became active in Resurrection’s meal a month ministry. Elected to Church Council, she held positions as outreach chair, and on the Executive Committee, including second VP, first VP, and congregation president. Laura also volunteered in the Patient Relations Department at Winthrop Hospital and served as a member of Adelphi’s Institutional Review Board vetting faculty and student research projects.

Starting in 2006, Resurrection took

steps to plant a new church on Long Island, and Laura was offered the job of site developer at The Life. Laura eagerly took on this new responsibility.

In this exciting role, Laura brought the meal a month program to The Life and helped the preschool obtain an NYS Day Care License. With the support of Pastor Browning, she created and lead the Homework Help after school program for children in the Westbury elementary As a Resurrection member, Laura saw brochures about LuHi, listened to annual presentations from LuHi staff, and observed Resurrection children raising funds for Mexico mission trips. When the time came, first Lynn and then Leslie attended LuHi as high school students, where they each flourished in unique ways. The year Leslie graduated Laura received a call from Headmaster David Hahn asking her to join the LuHi Board. Nine years later, having served as board secretary and board president, Laura realized she had spent more time at the school than her children.

After earning a Masters in public administration at Baruch in 2016, Laura moved on to a new career she currently works at God’s Love We Deliver, an organization providing free medically tailored meals to those too ill to shop or cook for themselves. She also recently joined the Board of the Lutheran Schools Association.

The State of the Race

BY BOB MORGAN, JR. The best I can do at this writing concerning the Iowa caucuses is to make some preliminary guesses based on the released partial results.

The headline in The New York Times calling this year’s caucuses “a systemwide disaster” seems like a fair summary.

I believe we have seen the last of the Iowa caucuses as the opening event of the presidential season.

Even if the caucuses were run well, Iowa is not particularly representative of the electorate (and particularly the Democratic electorate), there is no secret ballot and it is unfair to demographic groups who do not have a number of hours to attend a political caucus on a winter evening -- for example, people who work at night or parents caring for children.

The caucuses were pretty clearly not a victory for Joe Biden, who has been considered the frontrunner.

A poor showing in Iowa will put considerable pressure on Mr. Biden to score well in New Hampshire, where Bernie Sanders is currently leading in the polls. Assuming that Pete Buttigieg remains a viable candidate, as now seems quite likely, there could be significant competition for Mr. Biden in the “moderate” lane. The big negative scenario for Mr. Biden is that a loss of momentum in the two early races could hurt him in his firewall state, South Carolina, where the latest poll already indicates a reduced margin for him.

Bernie Sanders did well in Iowa, and must still be considered a major player for the nomination. He has a large war chest from small donations as well as a large cadre of dedicated supporters. Obviously, the nomination of Mr. Sanders, an avowed socialist, is feared by many establishment Democrats, who fear both a big defeat to President Trump as well as significant downballot losses for their party, and who will actively work against him. However, Mr. Sanders could have just enough true believers in key states to get him to Milwaukee with a strong shot.

Of course, the wild card in the race

continues to be Michael Bloomberg, who announced this week that he is literally doubling down on his campaign outlays. Mr. Bloomberg is now eligible to participate in upcoming debates, if his polling numbers hold up. If Mr. Biden continues to falter, Mr. Bloomberg could easily move to the top of the standings.

But what about the incumbent, President Donald J Trump? It is now clear that he has survived impeachment and it is quite questionable whether the quest to put Mr. Trump on trial before the Senate hurt the President politically.

The obvious political problem with impeachment for Democrats was pointed out by speaker Nancy Pelosi in 2019, who said that impeachment would only be effective if there were a bipartisan consensus against the president. This clearly did not occur and Mr. Trump’s support among Republicans if anything increased during the impeachment process. The country as a whole was essentially split down the middle. It was not that all Republicans thought the charges brought by the managers were completely baseless. Rather, most Republicans, including many members of the Senate, believed that the Ukraine accusations were simply not sufficient to be an impeachable offense, especially so close to a new election. Republicans also believe that Mr. Trump is constantly unfairly assaulted in the media, the entertainment industry and “ deep state” elements of the government.

Indeed, it could be argued that Mr. Trump’s political star has risen some in recent weeks, as evidenced, for example, by his 49% Gallup poll approval rating this week, the highest of his presidency.

None of this is to say that Mr. Trump is out of the woods or a likely landslide winner. He is still trailing some Democratic opponents in head to head polls. He has been buoyed by a great economy, which obviously could turn down. But, as of now, he is very likely to be a formidable opponent in November.

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Ann Hampton Callaway to perform at AUPAC

Ann Hampton Callaway Adelphi PAC Presents Ann Hampton Callaway: The Linda Ronstadt Songbook on February 23 Join Ann Hampton Callaway, one of the leading pop/jazz singers of our time, for an afternoon of songs and stories celebrating Linda Ronstadt, at the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (PAC) on Sunday, February 23.

Callaway will entertain with songs of love that range from Ronstadt’s Stone Poney’s “Different Drum” and “Long Long Time” to pop/rock classics like “You’re No Good” and “Desperado” to unforgettable classics from her three Nelson Riddle albums like “What’s New” and “Am I Blue.” Plus, Callaway’s Musical Director Billy Stritch joins her for iconic duets.

The Poole Family Broadway Series at the Adelphi PAC is generously sponsored by Mary Jane and Thomas Poole.

Ann Hampton Callaway: The Linda Ronstadt Songbook takes place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 23, on the Westermann Stage in Adelphi’s PAC Concert Hall.

Tickets are $40 and $45, with discounts available to seniors, students, alumni and employees. For more information call the Lucia and Steven N. Fischer Box Office at 516-877-4000 or email boxoffice@adelphi.edu. Regular box office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 6 p.m. and the box office is also open two hours before most scheduled performances. Ticket sales and additional information are available online.

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Garden City Nursery School celebrates seasons

The children loved the Costume Parade Autumn was a wonderful time of year at the Garden City Nursery School. When the weather begins to cool the children enjoy nature at its best by jumping into piles of fallen leaves, discovering acorns and lizards and enjoying the lead up to the holidays. The children of all three years enjoyed dressing in costume on Halloween and the Nursery and Pre-K parents were treated to songs and a costume showcase.

GCNS parents also enjoy this time of year because of the annual Pot Luck Supper, which was a resounding success! The school was packed with 120 parents who had a great time catching up with friends and making new ones. A special thank-you goes out to all members who brought a wonderful selection of food.

Hospitality chairs Megan Sorrentino

Cornucopia art using vegetables.

and Jaime Piser and their committee planned a first-rate evening, transforming the school into an adult space with beautiful autumn touches. We applaud Jacklyn Cavallini, Katelyn Damanis and the amazing Auction/Raffle team, who did an extraordinary job of putting together a tremendous list of packages with a beautiful presentation. Our spirited auctioneer, Matthew Mohan, kept the bidding at a quick pace that added excitement and enthusiasm.

The auction packages and raffles netted over $10,000—a superb beginning toward our total fundraising goal!

A very special thank you to Bridgette Mastaglio, president, for her untiring guidance and effort throughout the process, and to Courtney Inman, VP Fundraising, for her support. They helped make this event a spectacular success.

Leaf pile fun!

Potluck was such a fun night for the parents and staff.

Potluck was such a fun night for the parents and staff.

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IN MEMORIAM

Andrew Joseph McGowan, Jr., M.D.

Andrew Joseph McGowan, Jr., M.D.

Andrew Joseph McGowan, Jr., M.D., a longtime resident of Garden City, died peacefully at his home in Greenport, New York on January 30, 2020, surrounded by his immediate family. He led a life of service to others, many of them the least fortunate among us. He is survived by his wife of sixty-one years, Lois; children Jackie (Eamonn Bowles), Andy (Mary Terry), and Michael (Lauren); grandchildren Laura, Christine, and Claire Bowles and Andrew, Christopher, Jane, and Jack McGowan; and a large, loving group of family and friends. He considered himself a very lucky man.

Andy grew up in Ozone Park, New York. He was a proud and loyal graduate of Chaminade High School (1950), College of the Holy Cross (1954), and Yale University School of Medicine (1958), whose Association of Yale Alumni in Medicine gave him its Distinguished Alumni Service Award. He was a urologist, and trained at the University of Virginia, Downstate Medical Center in

Brooklyn, and St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York City, where he later was the Chief of Urology for sixteen years.

Andy also served in the United States Air Force at Andrews Air Force Base Hospital and was affiliated with Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre, Winthrop University Hospital in Mineola, and St. Francis Hospital in Roslyn. A kind, compassionate, dedicated physician, he was beloved by patients. He also worked as a consultant for Medical Liability Mutual Insurance Company, and after his retirement from medical practice, became President of Metropolitan Lithotriptor Associates, which established the first independent lithotripsy facility in the New York metropolitan area.

Andy sat on the Board of Directors of the Catholic Medical Mission Board for sixteen years, serving as its Chairman for six of those years. At his own expense, he undertook fact finding missions, performed surgery, delivered medical care, medicine and supplies, and recruited fellow surgeons to serve the populations of Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Haiti, Guatemala, Honduras, and Kenya. Andy and Lois also funded the construction of a residence for visiting doctors at St. Mary’s Hospital in Nairobi.

He formerly served as President of the New York Section of the American Urological Association, Chairman of the Section of Urology of the Medical Society of the State of New York, Chairman of the Section of Urology of the New York Academy of Medicine, and was a member of the Board of the Yale Medical School Alumni Fund, on which he served as Chairman of its Special Reunion Gift Committee. He was a longtime member of the Garden City Golf Club and North Fork Country Club.

Andy loved God, his patients, his family, his friends, the home he built with Lois, and golf.

Donations in his memory can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

IN MEMORIAM

Biagio Fodera

Biagio Fodera

Biagio Fodera passed away January 17, 2020 at his Garden City home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in June 1931 in the small town of Mazara del Vallo, Sicliy. Biagio is survived by his wife of 63 years, Rosa Fodera, their children Rosaria Fodera,

Antoinette Ancona and, John Fodera. In addition, their grandchildren Dominick, Blaise, Rosie, Tina and Deanna.

He was proud to serve his country as a Marine in the Italian armed forces, Battalion de San Marco Marinara. In 1956, the married couple immigrated to New York and became US citizens.

Biagio always honored his Italian values while assimilating into the American culture.

As a determined individual, Biagio wanted to become a businessman. He worked as a construction foreman for many years. With his entrepreneurial drive, he opened up a family owned delicatessen in Queens, NY and named it “Rosa’s Deli.” His contagious smile, bubbly personality, and honesty will be remembered by everyone he touched.

After retirement, he and Rosa became “snowbirds” frequenting Florida in the winters and summers in Garden City, NY. He enjoyed spending quality time with his loving family.

Biagio is laid at his eternal resting place at the Cemetery of the Holy Rood in Westbury, NY. Biagio Fodera will be dearly missed but never forgotten by his loving family and friends.

IN MEMORIAM Jeanne Elizabeth Keating (2/12/62 - 4/12/15)

Love’s got a life A life of its own From deep in the darkness Love finds its way home Love breathes and feels And touches too Love brought us together Brought me to you Together in love We shall remain Through the tempest and desert

And back again My deepest love I save for you My dearest Jeanne There’s no one but you My love for you will never die Like a rainbow stretching across the sky Love’s got a place for us up there Where kindred souls dream to dare Happy Birthday and Happy Valentine’s Day, Jeanne!

Love always, Matt

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East Woods School Expands Its Advanced Educational Programs East Woods School, an independent co-educational pre-nursery through 8th grade day school in Oyster Bay, New York, founded in 1946, is in its third year of adding to its advanced programs for students seeking greater challenges. Students in Kindergarten and 1st grade can qualify for advanced phonics instruction, and students in Kindergarten through 8th are provided with advanced math instruction. Placement is based on school-administered assessments. In addition to these opportunities, East Woods School’s world languages program begins with Spanish instruction in Nursery. In 3rd and 4th grade, students receive both French and Spanish instruction. Students choose one of these languages for in-depth study in 5th grade. In their secondary school placements, most graduates go on to place in Level 3 or Level 2 Honors for French and Spanish.

Last year, East Woods implemented an 8th grade Leadership Program modeled after Leadership Huntington, an organization to train adults to become community leaders. In the East Woods School version, students assess their own leadership abilities, practice public speaking, develop additional

leadership skills and receive etiquette lessons. They investigate local, regional and international non-profits and choose one to support with a yearlong project they design as a group.

East Woods students who qualify as gifted also stretch themselves in science with the Advanced Learning Program in Science taught by the former Director of Gifted Education at Cold Spring Harbor Lab. The ALPS program is provided as an enrichment after school on Fridays or as a one-onone or small group mentorship during the school day. All students have the opportunity to express themselves in

performing arts through East Wood’s artist-in-residence program provided by Ovations Performing Arts

Studio. In the after school program, students perform two plays a year, and all students in Kindergarten, 6th, 7th and 8th grades perform in a large play production in early spring. Fifth graders and Kindergarteners also each perform in a grade-level play.

The school emphasizes kindness, excellence and community, recognizing that the best leaders are formed in a supportive setting with teachers and parents who model and communicate strong values and promote the ideal of reaching one’s “personal best.”

East Woods strives to maintain high academic standards in a welcoming, family-like culture in which differences are understood and celebrated.

In a highly competitive world, East Woods students consistently place into top-tier independent, parochial and boarding schools. Graduates matriculate to schools such as Phillips Exeter Academy, Chaminade, The Hotchkiss School, Friends Academy, Portledge School, Kellenberg and St. Anthony’s.

From there, they attend colleges and universities such as Harvard, Princeton, Cornell, NYU, Columbia and more.

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Adelphi grad, radio star turns mystery novelist From page 21 sitting at Shea Stadium when the Mets played in the 1973 World Series, for which he purchased a ticket for $12.50.

“Even with inflation these numbers don’t match today’s. When I look into ticket prices for good seats and they could deter people from going. I don’t know how average fans attend more than one or two sporting events per year and even then it bugs me to think a regular season MLB game for field-level seats would cost $500 for a family. I have a big problem with that and it does attract a different kind of fan, and that detracts from the idea of community,” Neer said.

A caveat of the times and technology is that people can see, review and learn more about sports than by actually being at the game, “but it still takes away from the communal area of fandom,” he explains. Being at the events and talking with people sitting around you with an immediate response to a thrilling play can get lost in the modern experience.

Path to Adelphi and prominence

Neer’s experience prior to life at Adelphi was moving to New Jersey.

When he was about to be a high school senior, his father’s job at transferred him across the Hudson, and later to work for Western Union.

“I was looking for a college that was well-respected and close enough so that I could go home easily by car. Adelphi University with some traffic would be about an hour to an hour and a half to Jersey where my parents lived. Yet I sought independence and separation too, and also I wanted a school with a good theatre department. That was my interest, plus Adelphi had a campus radio station that caught my attention.

I was hesitant and thought I would not get on, because I never knew anything about radio and had never done it before. But because Adelphi University offered a smaller school there wasn’t much competition to be on the radio as a host and DJ -- I was able to squeeze my way in,” Neer said.

Another opportunity for him at Adelphi in the late 1960s was its theatre program and his roles in Hat Full of Rain, A Taste of Honey, Twelfth Night, and (as a freshman) a lead role in Goodbye, My Fancy.

Adelphi became a transitional experience from student DJ to audio broadcast professional, yet Neer’s years on campus did not lead him to indulge in much sports coverage. Just outside the campus, the village did bring him some interesting venues -- especially for golf enthusiasts with Garden City Country Club, Cherry Valley Country Club and more. But when he graduated from Adelphi University in 1970, Neer took a path to great innovation in progressive rock radio and disc jockeying,

which saw him reach audiences and new heights on-air.

In Neer’s early days, a frequent caller and fellow New Jersey native was Bruce Springsteen, who would call in to Neer’s late shift WNEW progressive rock show.

Then in the mid-1980s a transition gradually occurred for Neer. From his integral role with the station’s rock format, he and Cerrone developed a new concept -- WNEW’s The Sports Connection. This allowed Neer to interview iconic Yankee Mickey Mantle, Super Bowl III champion and Jets’ Hall of Famer Joe Namath and “anybody who was anybody in sports.” Hank Aaron came on in the first week of Neer’s program in 1987.

“We had all the huge sports figures that I got a chance to meet and talk to, and that was really a huge part of my sports education,” Neer said.

In 1986 when he did morning shows at WNEW Neer produced ‘sports bit’ with New York Post writer Phil Mushnick. In 1987, along with producer Rick Cerrone, former Yankees’ public relations official Neer began The Sports Connection show on WNEW-AM. In the New York market it served as a precursor to WFAN’s all sports talk, 24/7 model. The Sports Connection lasted one year and it was a three-hour, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. sports talk radio show five days a week. WFAN was born on July 1, 1987 and Neer has hosted there since 1988.

On January 18, 2020 ahead of the NFL’s Conference Championship games, Neer correctly picked the 49ers and Chiefs to outlast their opponents and earn their way to Super Bowl LIV in Miami. Among the biggest sports stories Neer has covered in his 32 years with WFAN are the 1990’s Yankees dynasty, winners of four World Series in five years capped with the 2000 “Subway Series” against the Mets and MLB steroids scandals involving Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, Alex Rodriguez and other stars.

With his Saturday mornings and other air times on WFAN, Neer keeps the longevity and consistency as part of his passion, while adding some room to innovate. He even prompts productive dialogues and thinking over sports topics with fans who call in to his shows.

“We would not be able to have a radio station 24/7 without the callers. There’s a Yankee fan from Massapequa, or a Green Bay Packers fan from the Bronx -you develop bonds with them but I try to nudge them a little because I don’t want them to be too predictable. One man -Ira in Staten Island -- goes to every Jets game or practices all over the country, and he lives for them. You have certain go-to themes with callers and they can sometimes teach you, in addition to the host speaking and expressing opinions to them,” Neer said.

With sports fans, social media and

the internet offers several platform and continuous stories, but Neer adds that with a “way to connect without touching, that puts a bit of a wall between us.

You can’t see reactions on a person’s face online or if they’re celebrating the moment,” he said.

Social media is a method of consistent engagement with his fans and the general public, especially people interested in Neer’s specialized subject areas.

He says while it’s fun to tweet a photo of his golden retriever Duncan (named for San Antonio Spurs’ legend Tim Duncan) wearing sports uniforms and gaining more “likes” -- it appears social media still does not reach as many people as New York radio airwaves do, “according to the numbers ratings services are providing.” This could be attributed to listeners’ demographics.

Neer believes that since his start in radio in the 1970s, overall the platform has become too “straight-laced” and formatted. He hears the same old songs shuffled, over and over again. Both writing books and commenting instantly online allow for more creativity and expression, he says.

“One great positive of engaging online and in social media is the ability I’ll have to branch out and talk more than about sports. Traditional media, organizations and radio overall became too narrowly focused, that we can’t acknowledge even iconic figures…..Disc jockey patter is just very superficial. I know we are never going back to my free-form days of WNEW when DJ’s played whatever they wanted -- the era has passed. But the idea to not stray out of a strict format for just two minutes to do something creative is frightening.

We’re just too locked into the business models,” Neer commented. He added that book sales in the downloadable, Amazon and Kindle era have to do more with marketing campaigns than actual literary art.

History and Sharing Perspective

Writing novels is a way for Neer to avoid “lecturing” during radio programs and podcasting. He says inclusions of history and context in novels works better for entertaining audiences.

“When I was at Adelphi or back in high school I was never interested in history and I couldn’t have cared less about it. As I get older I have become more and more interested to the point where I like to learn little things about New York that I never knew before or things about U.S. military history and social history. You learn that, ‘boy things are not really that different today -- things were always the same way but technologies and the ways of expressing ideologies and systems have advanced.

People were always people with human frailties and strengths. They would just express themselves and parties or nations would express themselves dif-

ferently,” Neer said.

Neer sees both history and current events as teachers, as younger people can be educated about events, genres, figures and politics of the past “without turning them off for them to think of it just as ‘my dad’s time or my older brother’s time so I don’t care’ He says in order to move forward the past and lessons should be reflected upon.

“When I talk about an older ballplayer or another era it somehow relates to what is going on now, so listeners today don’t feel there’s too much nostalgia and something from the past they don’t understand,” Neer said.

These days Neer and his wife Vicky, a television producer, often travel to their getaway of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. His radio work is less “weekend-heavy” during the NFL season as sports talk radio features extensive football preview coverage on Sunday mornings. When baseball is back, Neer has more of a full weekend WFAN routine.

On days he’s doing his four-hour radio program, especially Saturday mornings on WFAN, Neer generally does not schedule time for writing parts of his novels. He concentrates on brushing up on sports topics because the cycle becomes intense at times, and preparation for being on-air is a must. Another one of Neer’s passions ‘surfaced’ as he spends time preserving and rehabilitating old houses in his spare time.

“There’s probably several dozens of projects where I’ve had an old house, fixed it up and then either sold it or rented it out -- I am into the real estate After exponential growth in his radio medium, first with progressive rock and then with sports talk, and now the evolution of his Riley King novel series, Neer values history and perspectives at a new level.

Fifty years after finishing his degree at Adelphi, more lessons are to be learned from both the mistakes and successes in history, he noted.

“We can’t get too numbers-oriented and scientific about art because art should be the exact opposite -- I don’t know that any great art or technological innovation happened because industries or professionals figured, ‘this is what people want, so let’s just give them more of it.’

“It’s about realizing potential and seeing that people don’t already know they want something but trying that new process/item/delivery method out.

Let’s express thoughts and concepts to see if they resonate, as opposed to market research and exposing one niche in a market,” Neer said.

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Students in Daniel DellaMonica’s ninth and tenth grade symphonic band at Garden City High School had the special opportunity to connect with composer Larry Neeck via video conference. Neeck composed “Under an Irish Sky,” a piece the band performed during the school’s winter concert on Jan. 9.

Through their video conference with Neeck, students learned that “Under an Irish Sky” is based on the Irish folk tunes “Slane” or “Be Thou My Vision,” and “Brian Boru’s March.” Neeck also led the students in their rehearsal of his piece and offered constructive criticism on the composition.

“Mr. Neeck was very impressed with how attentive and adaptable the students were to his musical suggestions,” said DellaMonica.

“He gave a lot of praise to the group in regard to their high-level of performance of his own musical work, which was very inspiring for these young musicians. This vote of confidence and support from Mr. Neeck will have a lasting positive impact on these young Garden City High School musicians.”

Following the clinic, Neeck participated in a question and answer session with the students, providing insight on the compositional process and what it is like to be a composer.

Looking ahead, the Symphonic Band is now preparing music for their spring concert and their second trip to the Long Island Music Festival.

Garden City High School music teacher/band director Daniel DellaMonica conducts ninth and tenth grade symphonic band members as they perform for composer Larry Neeck via videoconference. Neeck provided insight on the compositional process to students.

Photo courtesy of the Garden City School District

Adelphi celebrates Black History Month with art, lectures This month, Adelphi University joins millions of Americans in celebrating Black History Month with a variety of events at its Garden City campus. The events range from art exhibits to lectures and readings.

The 18th Annual Black History Month Celebration kicks off at the Adelphi’s Performing Arts Center (PAC) in the Olmstead Theater on Thursday, February 6. Jacqueline Jones LaMon, Adelphi’s vice president for diversity and inclusion, and Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students Sentwali Bakari will lead conversations on a number of topics relevant to the student body, faculty and staff of Adelphi. The discussions will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.

On Sunday, February 9, from 3

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to 5 p.m., Adelphi will host a public reception in the lobby of the Swirbul Library for the art exhibit, From Philly

by Way of Richmond, With Love. The exhibit comprises selections from New York-based artist Damien Davis’s original exhibition, Color Cargo. The work examines the role of wood in movement and containment and the subjective power of color. The exhibit runs until February 29.

Adelphi’s Center for African, Black and Caribbean Studies will host an African American Read-In on Friday, February 21. The event is part of a national initiative of the African American Literary Read-In designed to promote literacy and a deeper understanding of black culture. The event features readings from literary works

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by black writers. The read-in will be at the main room of the Angello Alumni House from 4 to 7 p.m.

On Wednesday, February 26, history professor at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota Yohuru Williams, PhD will speak at the John Hope Franklin Distinguished Lecture series. Dr. Williams will analyze the history of the struggle for racial equality in the United States from the civil rights era to contemporary times. He will be speaking on the topic: “Simply Because People Refuse to See Me: The Black Lives Matter Movement in Historical Context.” The lecture will be at the Olmstead Theater at the Adelphi PAC from 7 to 8 p.m. This event is free and open to the public but registration is required.

On Thursday, February 27, award-winning author Tayari Jones will discuss her new book, “An American Marriage: A Love Story Torn Apart by Social Injustice,” at Adelphi PAC in the Olmstead Theater. Jones’ New York Times best-selling novel about a newlywed African American couple explores the thorny issues of race and the criminal justice system. The fireside chat will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. This event is free for Adelphi students, faculty and staff. Admission for alumni and community members is $5.

For more about Adelphi’s Black History Month events, visit: csi.adelphi. edu/multicultural-affairs/diversitymonths/black-history/

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More than 90 GC students CNN elections commentator named All-County musicians to speak at Adelphi on Feb. 20

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Over 90 music students from Garden City Public Schools participated in this year’s Nassau Music Educators Association’s All-County Festival. Photo courtesy of the Garden City School District In mid-January, more than 90 music students in grades 5-12 from Garden City Public Schools participated in the Nassau Music Educators Association’s All-County Festival.

Students attended three weekday rehearsals conducted by specialists in their field at various schools throughout the county. The student-musicians then

had the opportunity to perform for their families and other guests at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post during the first two weekends in January.

Students were chosen for the festival based on their individual New York State School Music Association evaluation scores and teacher recommendations.

Gearing up for the 2020 Election and Super Tuesday primaries, Van Jones, CNN political commentator, will visit Adelphi University for a talk on Thursday, February 20. The event will be in the Adelphi Performing Arts Center (PAC) Concert Hall from 7 to 8 p.m.

During his discussion, Jones will unpack details of presidential politics, campaigns and this year’s election, perhaps one of the most consequential in our nation’s history.

Jones is the CEO of REFORM Alliance, a social entrepreneur, CNN political commentator and host of

“Redemption Project” and “The Van Jones Show” on CNN. Famous for his heartfelt election night coverage, Jones showed up as “the voice of reason” for people in red states and blue throughout the volatile 2016 political season.

In addition to his work as a political commentator, Jones, a Yaleeducated attorney and New York Times best-selling author, is a social and environmental justice advocate, founding and leading numerous social enterprises including the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, Color of Change, Rebuild The Dream, The Dream Corps and Magic Labs Media.

Throughout his career, Jones has been honored with several awards including the World Economic Forum’s “Young Global Leader” designation; Rolling Stone’s 2012 “12 Leaders Who Get Things Done” and named to TIME’s 2009 “100 Most Influential People in The World”; and the Root’s 2014 “The Root 100” lists.

The event is open to the public.

Tickets are free for Adelphi students, staff and alumni and $5 for community members.

To purchase tickets and for more event information, visit: events. adelphi.edu/au_event/supertuesday-and-the-2020-election/

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NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court Nassau County Federal National Mortgage Association, Plaintiff AGAINST Doris Towe; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated December 3, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, Calendar Control Part (CCP) 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on February 25, 2020 at 11:30AM, premises known as 1023 Smith Street, Uniondale, NY 11553.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of NY, Section 50 Block 372 Lot 76.

Approximate amount of judgment $615,821.96 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 12455/2011.

Rita Kohn Solomon, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: January 13, 2020 GC 1026 4X 01/24,31,02/07,14

PUBLIC NOTICE OF COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE

Notice is hereby given that I shall, commencing on February 18, 2020, sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on real estate herein-after described, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party-in-interest in such real estate shall pay to the County Treasurer by February 13, 2020 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges, against the property.

Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 percent per six month’s period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code. Effective with the February 18, 2020 lien sale, Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $175.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No.

175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online.

Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucountyny. gov/526/County-TreasurerShould the Treasurer determine that an in-person auction shall be held, same will commence on the 18th day of February, 2020 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer.

The liens are for arrears of School District taxes for the year 2018 2019 and/or County, Town, and Special District taxes for the year 2019. The following is a partial listing of the real estate located in school district number(s) 18 in the Town of Hempstead only, upon which tax liens are to be sold, with a brief description of the same by reference to the County Land and Tax Map, the name of the owner or occupant as the same appears on the 2020/2021 tentative assessment roll, and the total amount of such unpaid taxes.

IMPORTANT

THE NAMES OF OWNERS SHOWN ON THIS LIST MAY NOT NECESSARILY BE THE NAMES OF THE PERSONS OWNING THE PROPERTY AT THE TIME OF THIS ADVERTISEMENT. SUCH NAMES HAVE BEEN TAKEN FROM THE 2020/2021 TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLLS AND MAY DIFFER FROM THE NAMES OF THE OWNERS AT THE TIME OF PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. IT MAY ALSO BE THAT SUCH OWNERS ARE NOMINAL ONLY AND ANOTHER PERSON IS ACTUALLY THE BENEFICIAL OWNER. Town of Hempstead School: 18 Garden City UFSD Name Amount Parcel Group Lot RADICY ALBERTO & BLANCA 11,640.63 09442 0039A 39A,39B ABBATE CAROL A 369.84 09671 0001A SARDUY ZHALEH & JOSE 7,051.35 09671 0002A SCIACCA GARY & JOSEPHINE

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1,782.92 33001 00130 13-16 RUIZ NIDIA 7,739.69 33007 00100 10-13 KARCHER JR DUNCAN E LIFE ESTATE 960.83 33011 00920 WHITEWALL DEVELOPERS LLC 1,392.28 33016 02150 SCARLATA JOHN C & CARINESCARLATA TRICIA 19,652.63 33020 00050 5-8 DOHERTY KAREN 2,670.13 33024 00290 29-32 ARCESE VINCENT & M 7,319.16 33029 01130 113-115 RUPLIN FERDINAND 6,890.00 33035 00100 10-12 BLAKE JOSEPH P (III) & COLETTE E 1,836.03 33048 00100 10-14 FREY MICHAEL & MARILYN 2,336.36 33050 00280 28-30,48-50 EIGL SUZANNE 16,483.86 33051 00150 15-18 HALL JOSEPH B & DONNA TRUSTS 4,306.01 33084 00010 1-3 BRESSINGHAM JAMES & MARIE L 1,603.21 33084 00380 38-41 MOLINI LEROY & EVELYN 3,136.00 33193 00340 34-36 KAVOURIDIS KONSTADINOS & KYRIAKI 1,258.06 33193 0371B US BANK NATIONAL ASSN TRU 1,492.91 33209 00370 37-40 SIRICO JR HERCULES M & LISA 16,944.72 33280 01650 SARDIS NICHOLAS A & 13,574.06 33280 01740 GAO YUNZHI 7,748.32 33329 00110 11-13 GRIFFITHS EILEEN 2,676.66 33329 00640 64-65 HAHN FREDERICK & JEAN 15,236.14 33527 01050 GULLO GARY & GINA 1,499.55 33611 00010 1-3 FEFFARA JOSEPH A TRUST 3,832.13 33613 00030 AFRIDI SAEED & MARIANELA 14,674.13 34009 00780 FONTAINE ARTHUR & HELEN P TRUST 5,652.21 34012 00620 ROBINS DONNA 5,340.52 34021 00530 53-54 BATTLE STEPHANIE 6,420.18 34026 01470 MASTAGLIO JAMES & BRIDGETTE 17,450.56 34029 00660 66-68 HANSEN KATHLEEN 15,428.71 34030 00720

TYNAN ROBERT & ELLEN A 11,774.58 34041 02240 BIRO TR LILLIAN L 17,609.40 34048 00040 ZANGARO RICHARD & VIRGINIA 6,982.07 34049 00010 18 OSBORNE LLC 18,731.96 34061 00090 FUSCHILLO PROPERTIES LLC 9,005.22 34065 0006UCA017000305 6 CA 170 UNIT 305 ROTHCHILD ROBERT J & VALERIE M 845.62 34065 0006UCA017000414 6 CA 170 UNIT 414 SEVENTH STREET PROPERTIES LLC 10,023.90 34070 0005UCA003600004 5 CA 36 UNIT 4 CARLEO GENNARO N & LISA V 8,710.73 34071 00920 ARMSTRONG J MCGRATTY & DENNIS 21,521.13 34089 00170 JUNCTION WITH THE FUNCTION INC 3,360.42 34089 0124UCA013100003 124 CA 131 UNIT 3 & 102 JUNCTION WITH THE FUNCTION 3,495.00 34089 0124UCA013100004 124 CA 131 UNIT 4 & 103 226 SEVENTH STREET LLC 1,157.80 34091 0121UCA014100003 121 CA 141 UNIT 3 DEVITO MICHAEL 4,331.76 34091 0121UCA014100304 121 CA 141 UNIT 304 SCHMIDT ROBERT & SUSAN R 7,488.93 34091 0124UCA016800201 124 CA 168 UNIT 201 VISCA YVONNE 549.56 34091 0124UCA016800302 124 CA 168 UNIT 302 GORDON SUSAN 1,512.86 34094 00100 TARICHE REYNALDO & COLLEEN 6,233.56 34096 00780 TALMADGE TARA LYNN 14,966.36 34097 00750 CANIGLIA PAUL J LIFE ESTATE 1,408.53 34103 00220 LOMBARDI ELMO & MARY 5,797.91 34108 00390 39-41 MOORE RAYMOND & PATRICIA 26,804.14 34118 00060 STRAEHLE ROLAND & CORINNE 26,552.43 34119 00070 ARLIA LUIGI & ARLIA FILIPPO & 7,738.08 34124 00950 PATERAKAS JOHN 6,000.05 34127 01060 CHANG JUNG HUAN 14,483.03 34143 00060 O’MALLEY JOHN E LE 15,597.35

34167 00350 35-37 HARDER KRISTINE K 11,669.45 34277 03540 WELCOME TO NEW HOME LLC 12,812.28 34478 00390 BERKOWITZ MEREDITH 13,630.27 34527 00290 ORFF FRANCES C TRUST 1,470.27 34531 00870 ORFF FRANCES C TRUST 308.07 34531 01760 CODY GEORGE J & MANUELITA 15,393.51 34540 00160 ITTY JOHNSON GEEVARUGHESE & 1,277.19 34546 0053C GOUGH PATRICK CASEY & ROMEO MARIE 2,057.75 34551 00020 2,10 550 STEWART ACQUISITION LLC 12,213.46 44076 00150 TERMS OF SALE Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldier’s and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts.

However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased.

The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’s rights with respect to the lien(s) the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/ or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act (FIRREA), 12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et. seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) receivership.

The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed.

The rate of interest and penalty which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his

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L E G A L From page 47 bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten percent of the amount from which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety percent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety percent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten percent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase be of no further effect.

Time is of the essence in this sale.

This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale.

Furthermore, as to the bidding, 1.

The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates.

2.

The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding.

No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates.

3.

The bids to be placed by

the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid.

4.

If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made, in connection with, said bid shall be forfeited.

This list includes only tax liens on real estate located in Town of Hempstead. Such other tax liens on real estate are advertised as follows: Town of Hempstead District 1001 HEMPSTEAD/UNIONDALE TIMES NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEW YORK TREND NEWSDAY UNIONDALE BEACON District 1002 HEMPSTEAD/UNIONDALE TIMES NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY UNIONDALE BEACON District 1003 EAST MEADOW BEACON EAST MEADOW HERALD NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEIGHBOR NEWSPAPERS NEWSDAY District 1004 BELLMORE HERALD MERRICK/BELLMORE TRIBUNE NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEIGHBOR NEWSPAPERS NEWSDAY District 1005 HICKSVILLE ILLUSTRATED NEWS LEVITTOWN TRIBUNE NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEIGHBOR NEWSPAPERS NEWSDAY District 1006 NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY SEAFORD HERALD CITIZEN WANTAGH HERALD CITIZEN District 1007 BELLMORE HERALD MERRICK/BELLMORE TRIBUNE NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY District 1008 BALDWIN HERALD BALDWIN/FREEPORT TRIBUNE NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY District 1009 BALDWIN/FREEPORT TRIBUNE FREEPORT BALDWIN LEADER NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY

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District 1010 BALDWIN HERALD BALDWIN/FREEPORT TRIBUNE NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY District 1011 NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY OCEANSIDE TRIBUNE OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD District 1012 M A L V E R N E / W E S T HEMPSTEAD HERALD NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY VALLEY STREAM/MALVERNE TRIBUNE District 1013 NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY VALLEY STREAM HERALD VALLEY STREAM/MALVERNE TRIBUNE District 1014 FIVE TOWNS TRIBUNE NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NASSAU HERALD (FIVE TOWNS) NEWSDAY District 1015 FIVE TOWNS JEWISH TIMES FIVE TOWNS TRIBUNE JEWISH STAR NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY District 1016 FRANKLIN SQ/ELMONT HERALD FRANKLIN SQUARE BULLETIN NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY District 1017 FRANKLIN SQ/ELMONT HERALD FRANKLIN SQUARE BULLETIN NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEW HYDE PARK ILLUSTRATED NEWS NEWSDAY District 1018 GARDEN CITY LIFE GARDEN CITY NEWS GARDEN CITY TRIBUNE NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY District 1019 EAST ROCKAWAY TRIBUNE LYNBROOK/EAST ROCKAWAY HERALD NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY ROCKAWAY JOURNAL District 1020 LYNBROOK/EAST ROCKAWAY HERALD NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY ROCKVILLE CENTRE HERALD District 1021 NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY ROCKVILLE CENTRE HERALD ROCKVILLE CENTRE TRIBUNE District 1022

FLORAL PARK BULLETIN NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY THE GATEWAY District 1023 NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY SEAFORD HERALD CITIZEN WANTAGH HERALD CITIZEN District 1024 NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY VALLEY STREAM HERALD VALLEY STREAM/MALVERNE TRIBUNE District 1025 MERRICK HERALD MERRICK/BELLMORE TRIBUNE NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY District 1026 HICKSVILLE ILLUSTRATED NEWS LEVITTOWN TRIBUNE NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY District 1027 M A L V E R N E / W E S T HEMPSTEAD HERALD NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY WEST HEMPSTEAD BEACON District 1028 LONG BEACH HERALD LONG BEACH TRIBUNE NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY District 1029 MERRICK HERALD MERRICK/BELLMORE TRIBUNE NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY District 1030 NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY VALLEY STREAM HERALD VALLEY STREAM/MALVERNE TRIBUNE District 1031 ISLAND PARK TRIBUNE NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD District 1201 EAST MEADOW BEACON EAST MEADOW HERALD NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY WESTBURY TIMES District 1205 NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEW HYDE PARK ILLUSTRATED NEWS NEWSDAY WEST HEMPSTEAD BEACON District 2001 MINEOLA AMERICAN NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY WESTBURY TIMES District 2002

MINEOLA AMERICAN NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY WILLISTON TIMES, WILLISTON PARK EDITION District 2003 MANHASSET PRESS NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY ROSLYN NEWS ROSLYN TIMES District 2004 MANHASSET TIMES NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY PORT WASHINGTON NEWS District 2005 NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEW HYDE PARK HERALD COURIER NEW HYDE PARK ILLUSTRATED NEWS NEWSDAY District 2006 MANHASSET PRESS MANHASSET TIMES NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY PORT WASHINGTON NEWS District 2007 GREAT NECK NEWS GREAT NECK RECORD JEWISH STAR NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY Town of North Hempstead District 2009 MINEOLA AMERICAN NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY WILLISTON TIMES, WILLISTON PARK EDITION District 2010 MINEOLA AMERICAN NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEW HYDE PARK ILLUSTRATED NEWS NEWSDAY District 2011 MINEOLA AMERICAN NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY WESTBURY TIMES District 2122 FLORAL PARK BULLETIN NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY THE GATEWAY District 2301 GLEN COVE RECORD PILOT LOCUST VALLEY LEADER NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY District 2315 JERICHO NEWS JOURNAL NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY SYOSSET JERICHO TRIBUNE Town of Oyster Bay District 3001 LOCUST VALLEY LEADER NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY District 3002

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LOCUST VALLEY LEADER NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY District 3003 JERICHO NEWS JOURNAL NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY SYOSSET JERICHO TRIBUNE District 3004 LOCUST VALLEY LEADER LONG ISLAND PRESS NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY District 3006 LOCUST VALLEY LEADER LONG ISLAND PRESS NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY District 3008 NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY OYSTER BAY ENTERPRISE PILOT OYSTER BAY GUARDIAN District 3009 NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY OYSTER BAY ENTERPRISE PILOT OYSTER BAY GUARDIAN District 3011 NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY OYSTER BAY ENTERPRISE PILOT SYOSSET ADVANCE District 3012 NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY SYOSSET ADVANCE SYOSSET JERICHO TRIBUNE District 3013 NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY SYOSSET ADVANCE SYOSSET JERICHO TRIBUNE District 3014 JERICHO NEWS JOURNAL NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY SYOSSET JERICHO TRIBUNE District 3015 JERICHO NEWS JOURNAL NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY SYOSSET JERICHO TRIBUNE District 3017 HICKSVILLE ILLUSTRATED NEWS HICKSVILLE/LEVITTOWN TRIBUNE NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY District 3018 BETHPAGE TRIBUNE NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY PLAINVIEW/OLD BETHPAGE HERALD District 3019 BETHPAGE NEWSGRAM NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY PLAINVIEW/OLD BETHPAGE

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HERALD District 3020 BETHPAGE NEWSGRAM BETHPAGE TRIBUNE NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY District 3021 BETHPAGE NEWSGRAM BETHPAGE TRIBUNE NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY District 3022 FARMINGDALE OBSERVER MASSAPEQUA POST NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY District 3023 MASSAPEQUA POST MASSAPEQUAN OBSERVER MID-ISLAND TIMES NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY District 3024 GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE GOLD COAST GAZETTE NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY District 3203 LONG ISLAND PRESS NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY ROSLYN NEWS ROSLYN TIMES District 3306 FARMINGDALE OBSERVER MASSAPEQUA POST MASSAPEQUAN OBSERVER NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY City of Glen Cove District 4005 GOLD COAST GAZETTE LOCUST VALLEY LEADER NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY City of Long Beach District 5028 LONG BEACH HERALD LONG BEACH TRIBUNE NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities.

Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made available in braille, large print, audio tape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 ext. 13715.

Dated: January 17, 2020 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER

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Dated: January 16, 2020

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court Nassau County L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs.

TARA LYNN TALMADGE, et al, Defts.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids MUST be RECEIVED BY AND DELIVERED TO:

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated Oct. 30, 2019, I will sell at public auction on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY prem. k/a District 18, Section 34, Block 97, Lot 75. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index #615737/2018.

BRIAN J. DAVIS, Referee.

LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #98127 GC 1030 4X 02/07,14,21,28 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court Nassau County Bank of America, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST Marie Brifil; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated December 9, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, Calendar Control Part (CCP) 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on March 10, 2020 at 11:30AM, premises known as 1033 Tulsa Street, Uniondale, NY 11553.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of NY, Section 50 Block Y Lots 234 and 271. Approximate amount of judgment $478,976.09 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 605833/2019.

Wallace Leinheardt, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624

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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. EST, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT FOR VARIOUS CIVIL/SITE RECONSTRUCTION, HIGHWAYS, DRAINAGE, PARKING LOTS AND PARKS 2019/20 Specifications, Form of Bid, and other information may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Division at the above address or you may download the bid specifications from the New York State Contract Reporter website at the following web address: https://www.nyscr.ny.gov/ contracts.cfm This bid specification will be listed under the Agency Name of: Inc. Village of Garden City Rosemary Monahan Purchasing Agent Dated: February 7, 2019 GC 1032 1x 02/07 LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Baldwin UFSD, Bellmore UFSD, Bethpage UFSD, Carle Place UFSD, East Meadow UFSD, East Rockaway UFSD, East Williston UFSD, Elmont UFSD, Franklin Square UFSD, Garden City UFSD, Glen Cove CSD, Great Neck UFSD, Herricks UFSD, Island Trees UFSD, Jericho UFSD, Levittown UFSD, Locust Valley CSD, Long Beach CSD, Malverne UFSD, Manhasset UFSD, Merrick UFSD, Mineola UFSD, North Bellmore UFSD, North Merrick UFSD, North Shore CSD, Oceanside UFSD, Oyster Bay-East Norwich CSD,

Plainedge UFSD, PlainviewOld Bethpage CSD, Port Washington UFSD, Rockville Centre UFSD, Roslyn UFSD, Seaford UFSD, Valley Stream 13 UFSD, Valley Stream CHSD, Valley Stream UFSD #30, Valley Stream UFSD #24, West Hempstead UFSD, and Westbury UFSD (collectively, the “Cooperating Districts”) The Board of Education of the Roslyn Union Free School District (the “Lead Participant”) is requesting sealed proposals from reputable and qualified companies for furnishing Special Education Related Services in the Cooperating Districts for the period beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021. The Lead Participant will receive sealed proposals on, or prior to 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2020. Proposals received after the stated date and time will be returned to the sender unopened. Proposals must be submitted in a sealed enveloped plainly marked on the outside: RFP #: Nassau 2020 Title: Special Education Related Services Proposals will be received until the above stated hour of prevailing time and date at the Roslyn Union Free School District, Business Office, 300 Harbor Hill Road, Roslyn, New York 11576, at which time and place all proposals will be opened. Proposals may be obtained at the same office beginning on Friday, February 7, 2020, Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., excluding holidays.

The Cooperating Districts intend to award contracts in their respective best interests, and each Cooperating District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals it receives as a result of this RFP, to negotiate with all qualified Proposers, or to cancel this RFP in part or its entirety, if it is in the best interest of the Cooperating District to do so. No proposer shall have any legal, equitable or contractual rights of any kind arising out of its submission of a proposal.

Dated: ______________________ Joseph Dragone See page 50

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L E G A L From page 49 Assistant Superintendent for Business and Administration Roslyn Union Free School District 300 Harbor Hill Road Roslyn, New York 11576 GC 1033 1x 02/07 NOTICE OF FILING OF 2020 VILLAGE ASSESSMENT ROLL AND OF MEETING OF BOARD OF REVIEW FOR THE PURPOSE OF HEARING COMPLAINTS IN RELATION TO ASSESSMENTS FOR THE YEAR 2020 Pursuant to Section 1406 of the Real Property Tax Law, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Assessor has completed the assessment roll of the Incorporated Village of Garden City, New York, for the year 2020, and filed the same with the Village Clerk of said Village at his office in the Village Hall, 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York, where it may be seen and examined by any person during business hours until the 18th day of February, 2020. Please be advised that all complaints/grievances must be filed by the 18th day of February, 2020. Please be further advised that on the 25th

N O T I C E S day of February, 2020, between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. the Assessor and at least a majority of the Members of the Board of Trustees, constituting the Board of Review, will meet in said Village Hall, 351 Stewart Avenue in said Village, for the purpose of hearing complaints in relation to assessments.

Karen M. Altman CLERK OF THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK Dated: Garden City, New York

January 31, 2020 The Incorporated Village of Garden City does not discriminate on the basis of disability for admission to, access to, or participation in its programs, activities or public meetings, and has designated Karen M. Altman, Village Clerk, as Disability Compliance Coordinator. Persons with a disability who wish to attend a meeting should contact Karen Altman at least 24 hours in advance of meeting at: 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York 11530 (516) 465-4051 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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EPA wells to monitor pollution plume From page 1 next site, the Garden/Tremont intersection, would similarly see about a four to six week operation.

“In our meetings the EPA explained there would be a four-to-six week work area.

Mark and I had a couple of meetings with them and Garden City officials provided the EPA with the message that any drilling they do would need to be properly noticed. They informed us they would try to be in-and-out as quickly as they could -- so far they have done so,” Delany said.

According to a January

press release, the EPA’s activities include: drilling to install monitoring wells to collect groundwater and subsequent sampling at the three locations; drilling on public roads and in publicly accessible areas, and organized creation of a temporary work zone, which will include a drill rig, support trucks, and a backhoe.

Roll-off containers were to be staged on the street. Work for and around test well sites is scheduled to take place between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

As he noted at the EPOA’s meeting on October 8, 2019, Trustee Hyer spoke about the

suggestion from village officials to not disturb the residential areas around the late November and December holiday season, and “space that out a little” which results in work for February.

Delany suggested that the two remaining test well sites for further west along Garden Street would be determined once the second well was set up and some early results were taken.

For updates from the Village of Garden City, visit its website www.gardencityny.net, and click on the “Environmental Protection Agency” tab in the left side menu.

EAB working on anti-idling rules From page 1 how residents or anyone in the vicinity can submit a video of idling trucks.

According to NYC Administrative Code, “no person should allow the engine of a motor vehicle to idle for longer than three (3) minutes while parking, standing, or stopping.” The exceptions to the rule apply for any legally authorized emergency vehicles and vehicles whose engine is used to operate a loading, unloading or processing device. In addition under Local Law of the City of New York, the legal idling time is reduced from three minutes to one minute around public and private school facilities in the five boroughs.

“From what I have read within restrictive legislation, penalties would be appropriate and summons would be given once a car is idle for a period of time. If it’s a limit set at 10 minutes people may do this for five minutes. If it’s a longer time permitted they might still do so for half an hour,” he said.

DiFrancisco noted that in front of some area schools, cars (mainly parents picking up children) are usually sitting idling for over 10 minutes at any given afternoon pick-up

time. “Theoretically if the law is on the books for 10 minutes then every one of those cars would be exceeding the rule at 10 minutes,” he said. Later he noted that the enforcement of a local law would be in consideration of how trucks can stop and idle -- often obvious along a stretch of businesses in a commercial area. DiFrancisco says for a municipality, such legislation could be “just another tool to use” to prohibit diesel emissions from idling trucks.

EAB member Evelyn Fasano asked her colleagues to consider the regular site of taxi cabs idling at LIRR stations.

In Garden City that includes vehicles idling at Country Life Press and Merillon Avenue stations, and north of the village are clear examples at Mineola.

EAB member Elizabeth Bailey has a hybrid vehicle and her car shuts off automatically, so she asked about exemptions if there is no CO2 emission to observe. Makrinos informed her that most states and regulations have an exemption for electric vehicles, and for a hybrid like a Toyota Prius that should also apply because it turns off. Bailey asked how video of an idling vehicle would accurately reflect the impact on the environment since

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hybrid and electric vehicles are not emitting CO2 or are significantly more environmentally-friendly than truck engines and delivery vans, for example. She says drivers of “clean” vehicles would be able to gain an exemption because video evidence would not demonstrate the silent, non-polluting engine of their vehicle at work.

Makrinos adds that some legislation specifies that in addition to CO2 regulations around idling, some of the local ordinances he’s researched “prohibit vehicles from emitting anything of a dark color” -conjuring up scenes from muscle cars in the 1960’s and ‘70s.

He said it those specifics reflect how municipalities would be concerned about smoke emitted from cars and trucks in addition to the act of idling.

Two of the three high school ambassador members of the Environmental Advisory Board this year, Garden City High School juniors Fiona Pfaff and Ian Bailey, participated at the January 29 meeting. They volunteered to help organize some data and existing New York area local legislations regarding idling vehicles on CO2 emissions and possibly create charts for village use and reference.

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GCJC students help the community

Friends working on the mitzvah project.

The students of the Garden City Jewish Center’s Religious school have recently participated in two wonderful mitzvah (good deed) activities.

In early January, the clergy from the Garden City Jewish Center and

Siblings showing how many boxes were to be donated the Garden City Presbyterian Church made arrangements to join in the county-wide March Against Anti-Semitism, held at the Nassau County Courthouse.

Members of many houses of worship,

Personal letters were included in each box

and Jews of every denomination, made signs and marched together in a show of solidarity that hate will not be tolerated in our county.

The Religious School students made

signs for temple members to carry.

Several students and their families joined the thousands of other people who participated in the march and listened to the inspiring speeches that followed.

GCJC members marched in solidarity

Rabbi Linda Henry Goodman and Reverend Wanda Lawry Hughes

Choosing a variety of toys to fill the boxes

Religious School students made signs for the marchers

Students decorating shoeboxes for mitzvah project

Brothers showing off their completed boxes

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Garden City Middle School recently hosted GC-Cares-A-Thon, an event that demonstrated the many ways in which students use their time to help others.

Approximately 100 students and staff volunteered to work at the different community service stations set up in the school’s cafeteria. Student clubs teamed up with home base classes, many collecting donations of food, gift cards and other useful items for various charitable causes. Others penned thoughtful well wishes addressed to those who may

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Garden City Middle School students, staff show they care be in need of a lift, including members of the military and victims of bullying.

Participating students received a twohour service certificate.

“The excitement and electricity demonstrated throughout the room made this such a powerful event for our students and their families,” said Garden City Middle School teacher and Anti-Bullying Task Force Chairperson Kim Greenwald, who organized the event with fellow task force member and teacher aide Katie Colavito.

Students carrying boxes of donations to be sent to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

GCMS students are helping the GC Bird Sanctuary and Ronald MacDonald House through GC-Cares-A-Thon.

GCMS students supported organizations such as The INN and the Hempstead Animal Shelter at this year’s GC-Cares-A-Thon.

GCJC students help the community A few weeks later, students completed a mitzvah project that was organized by one of the new parents at the school. Each week, the children share stories about good deeds that they have done (mitzvot), and in December, Mrs. Sivan Chapman inspired them to begin a group project that required the collection of small toys, games, puzzles and

other items that could all fit in a shoebox. They had to be items small enough for hospitalized children to play with from their beds.

In collaboration with the Garden City chapter of the Children’s Medical Fund, her idea was to have our students decorate, then fill the shoeboxes with lots of little toys and games to entertain

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seriously ill or injured children. On January 25th, Mrs. Chapman built the boxes, and then the students decorated them and filled them with toys. They also included personal letters and notes so that each of the young recipients at Schneider Children’s Hospital would know that somebody was thinking about them and wishing them well.

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GCHS wrestlers hold Senior Night

Seniors: Tyler DeSena, Alexander Menoudakos, Joe Foxen, Zach Fowler, Matthew Spirakis, Michael Aversa The Garden City High School wrestling team hosted their last home match against Calhoun High School on January 16. This was also “Senior Night” when the senior wrestlers were recognized before they battled their last match at home. Best wishes to all the seniors the best of luck in their future endeavors.

Zach Fowler

Captain Zach Fowler began wrestling in 10th grade after moving to Garden City the prior year from Vancouver.

Having grown up in Canada, Zach’s primary sports had been freestyle/big mountain skiing and rugby. As neither of these were an option at GC, Zach decided to try wrestling, and he was instantly drawn

Michael Aversa

Tyler DeSena

Captains: Joe Foxen, Zach Fowler, Tyler DeSena, Alexander Menoudakos in by the sport’s inherent mix of strength, technical skill and strategy.

He wrestled for JV as a sophomore, Varsity as a junior, and was named captain as a senior. Zach is awaiting college options and plans to study engineering.

Zach Fowler

Joseph Foxen

Tyler DeSena

Captain Tyler DeSena has been wrestling since the age of 5 when he began at the Garden City Grappler Program.

All of his hard work has made him a 2x Nassau County Place Winner

Alexander Menoudakos

and one time Nassau County Finalist.

Last year, he was also a NYPHSAA State Championship Qualifier. After high school, Tyler will be continuing his wrestling career at New York University.

Joseph Foxen

Captain Joe Foxen has been a Varsity starting wrestler since joining the team in 8th grade. He has had some memorable matches, and earned many titles over the years. He has won the Scarsdale, Glencove, Manhassett and Southside tournaments. Joe is a 4X county qualifier, a conference champion, and a 2X All- County wrestler.

He’s on the mats year round, wrestling freestyle and Greco-Roman. He has wrestled in USA Wrestling High School Nationals in Fargo, as well as Virginia, Super 32, and other off season tournaments.

Alexander Menoudakos

Captain Alexander Menoudakos has been on varsity for 4 years since freshman year. He won the Southside and Scarsdale tournaments. He has also been a 2X county qualifier.

Michael Aversa

Michael Aversa joined the wrestling team in 11th grade. Michael’s disciplined nature and dedication to endeavours he deems important, like the U.S. Navy Sea Cadet Program which he has participated in and excelled at for four years, make him a fast learner.

Michael has been accepted to attend Maritime College in the fall where he plans to study engineering and hopes for a career with the U.S. Navy following school.

Matthew Spirakis

Matthew Spirakis started wrestling in 7th grade at the middle school and continued in his first two years at the high school. Returning again his senior year, his enthusiasm for the sport is about the camaraderie with his teammates and coaches. For the past two years, they have rallied around Matt’s Teen Project community service initiative to benefit teen patients at NYU Winthrop Hospital. For the future, Matt looks forward to attending Fairfield University in the fall to study International Business.

(No photo was available for Matt.)

GCHS Boys Soccer Team Winter Clinic & Brunch The Garden City High School Trojans Boys Soccer team will be hosting a free clinic in the St. Paul’s Field House on Sunday, February 16 from 10:30– 11:30 a.m. for boys and girls in grades 2 thru 6th. Current Trojan boys players and their coaches will provide fun and informative skills training and small sided game instruction.

This is a great chance to train with the Garden City players, have fun and become part of the Trojan programs. Teams and individual players

GCMS student’s app allows makers to save their space

are encouraged and welcome to come down and join in!

Immediately following the clinic, a private Premier League soccer viewing party for Arsenal vs Newcastle at 11:30 a.m. and brunch will be held at Doc O’Grady’s on Nassau Blvd. Some of the boys players and coaches and parents will be there and some game day ball boys and girls positions will be raffled off. This is always a fun event that your child won’t want to miss. Keep an eye out for further announcements and clinics.

Garden City Middle School Principal Dr. Eric Nezowitz congratulates student James Nagler, who created the GC Makerspace App for the Congressional App Challenge. James displays a Certificate of Recognition he received from U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice.

Congratulations to Garden City Middle School eighth-grader James Nagler, who received a Certificate of Recognition from U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice for his participation in the Congressional App Challenge.

Every year, members of the U.S. House of Representatives sponsors the Congressional App Challenge, encouraging middle and high school students to learn to code as an inspiration to pursue careers in computer science.

Students are asked to create and submit their original apps. Rep. Rice honored James for his GC Makerspace App, which makes it easy for students to sign up to use the Garden City Middle School’s makerspace.

“When I saw that the Garden City Middle School was debuting a makerspace, the first thing that I thought was, ‘How can I sign up for it as soon as possible?’” James said. “The system at the time was to write your name on a piece of paper, with no other option.

Knowing that most of the kids in my school have phones, I thought that the makerspace could have many more kids signing up if they could do so with an app. Hence the creation of the Garden City Makerspace, an app for everyone to sign up for our makerspace.”

The GC Makerspace app can be found in the App Store and works well on any mobile device.

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Varsity Fencers medal at Individual Fencing Championships

Senior foil co-captains Sebastian Vazquez and Zach Ortiz took 4th and 3rd place respectively On February 1, the Individual Nassau County Fencing Championships were held at Manhasset High School. Based on their regular season records, the top 18 fencers in each weapon and gender were invited to compete for the Individual Nassau County title with medals awarded through sixth place. This year, five of our GC fencers medaled! Our competing fencers were: Men’s Saber: Senior co-captains Logan O’Grady and Christos Yannios and sophomore Alex Pasqualina; Men’s Foil: Senior co-captains Zachary Ortiz and Sebastian Vazquez and junior Andrew Burns; Men’s Épée: Senior Jimmy Wu and juniors Ryan Bradley and Aidan Rosenblatt; Women’s Saber: Senior captain Kayla Quinn and juniors Riley DeGearo and Annaliese Etienne; Women’s Foil: Senior co-captains Christina Marciano and Allison McDonald and sophomore Sophia Ortiz; Women’s Épée: Senior co-captains Gianna Buckley and Mary Foxen.

In Men’s Foil, Zach Ortiz fell a bit short in his defense of his 2019 county title and finished third. Sebastian Vazquez finished fourth. In the 5-point pool bouts, Zach was undefeated and Sebastian went 4-1. In the direct elimination (DE) round (15-point bouts), Zach and Sebastian fenced well, but both lost in the semifinals and then had to face each other in a “fence-off” for third. The two friends and co-captains kept the bout light and had fun.

They put on a show with each trying moves outside of their usual repertoire including jump-flicks and fleche attacks, all to the delight of their GC teammates. In the end, Zach won the bout 15-11 and he and Sebastian were smiling and laughing.

In Women’s Foil, Sophia Ortiz and Allison McDonald earned medals for fourth and sixth place, respectively.

Fencing in her first county championship, Sophia had a rough start and went 1-4 in pools. As a result, she was seeded 14th into DEs and her first bout was against the 3rd seed from Great Neck South. In that high intensity bout, Sophia prevailed with a thrilling 15-13 victory to the cheers of her

Men’s Saber Squad– Senior co-captains Logan O’Grady and Christos Yannios with Alex Pasqualina (center)

Foil senior captain Allison McDonald and sophomore Sophia Ortiz took 6th and 4th respectively

GC medalists and All County Award winners Back: Christos Yannios, Zach Ortiz, Andrew Burns, Ryan Bradley, Jimmy Wu, Logan O’Grady and Sebastian Vazquez Front: Mary Foxen, Gianna Buckley, Allison McDonald, Christina Marciano and Sophia Ortiz

Men’s Foil Squad – Senior co-captains Zach Ortiz, Sebastian Vazquez and junior Andrew Burns

Men’s Épee Competitors – Junior Ryan Bradley and senior Jimmy Wu

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At the conclusion of the Individual Nassau County Championships, the Nassau County Fencing Coaches Association presented “All County” awards to GC fencers based on their regular season records. In Saber, Logan O’Grady made 2nd Team All County and both Christos Yannios and Alex Pasqualina earned Honorable Mentions. In foil, Zach Ortiz earned 1st Team All County honors for the fourth straight year; Sebastian Vazquez made

2nd Team All County and both Andrew Burns and Allison McDonald earned Honorable Mentions. In épée, Mary Foxen earned 1st Team All County honors, Gianna Buckley made 2nd Team All County and both Jimmy Wu and Ryan Bradley earned honorable mentions. Congratulations again to all of our GC fencers and good luck to both squads in the team playoffs this week!

Women’s Saber – Juniors Riley DeGearo, Annaliese Etienne and senior captain Kayla Quinn

Women’s Foil Squad – Sophomore Sophia Ortiz with senior co-captains Christine Marciano and Allison McDonald

Senior co-captains Gianna Buckley and Mary Foxen

Allison McDonald (right) attacks in foil.

Zach Ortiz coaching sister Sophia during direct elimination

Kayla Quinn (right) scores a touch in saber

Sophia Ortiz moves in to close out a DE bout.

Senior co-captains Zach Ortiz and Sebastian Vazquez in the fence-off for third.

Junior Andrew Burns scores a touch in foil.

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teammates. After another DE victory in the Table of 8, she lost in the semifinals and then lost a tough fence-off for third. Allison was 3-2 in pools and seeded 10th into DEs. She beat the 7th seed 15-6 in the Table of 16 and lost in the Table of 8 to the eventual silver medalist.

GC’s fifth medal was won in Men’s Saber by Logan O’Grady. He was the fourth seed out of pools, but lost a heartbreaker 14-15 in the Table of

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A string of exciting events for Pack 55

Pack 55 with Pack 7 at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.

Cub Scout Pack 55 closed 2019 and started 2020 with a string of exciting events. On December 7th, Pack 55 Scouts, joined by their friends from Pack 7, headed to the “Extra Innings” Overnight at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. Scouts and their families were given after-hours access to all of the museum’s public areas, participated in special hands-on activities, watched a baseball movie, and slept among the plaques and artifacts of baseball’s greatest players.

At Pack 55’s December pack meeting, Scouts were given a tour of the Cathedral of the Incarnation. They learned about the history, architecture and other secrets of one of Garden City’s most magnificent buildings. As part of the pack’s service initiatives, Scouts and their families donated toys in support of the Hance Family Foundation, and winter apparel in support of the

Mary Brennan Inn. The annual Pack 55 Pinewood Derby took place on January 12, with over 70 Scouts, siblings and parents racing.

The Pinewood Derby involves a gravity powered race where Cub Scouts design and build their own race cars, with parent assistance, from a block of wood.

On race day, Scouts watch as their cars speed down the metal track, reaching scale speeds of up to 199 mph. Siblings also get to partake in the fun by participating in their own race. And for the first time, Pack 55 hosted an adult division, giving moms, dads and friends of the pack a time to shine. Trophies were awarded to the top speed winners as well as to those with the most creative car designs.

On January 25, the pack’s fifth grade boys (Webelos IIs) competed in the Klondike Derby. Held at the

Pack 55 Webelos Scouts competing in the Klondike Derby at the Muttontown Preserve

Pack 55 Scouts and family members join Chancellor Janoff for a special evening and tour of the Cathedral.

Muttontown Preserve, this outdoor adventure event inspired by sled races across Canada’s Northern Territories gives Scouts an opportunity to show off the skills learned throughout their time in Cub Scouts. Seven Pack 55 members formed a “dog sled team,” navigating to stations around the preserve and completing specific and different problem solving tasks involving Scout skills. Scouts were awarded “gold nuggets” depending upon how well the team worked out the problem. Once completed, the team makes for the next station.

Despite the rainy weather, the Scouts

Members of Pack 55’s girl den enjoying the Pinewood Derby (two of these ladies won trophies for speed).

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had a fantastic time challenging themselves, competing with their friends, and earning 51 nuggets!

There is still time to join Pack 55 and participate in our spring activities.

Upcoming events include Scout Sunday at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, the annual Blue & Gold Banquet, Sports Night, Rock Climbing, Movie Night, and much more. We welcome boys and girls in grades 1 through 4. For more information please visit Pack55GardenCityNY on Facebook. Please contact Pack 55 leaders at gcpack55@gmail.com if you are interested in registering your child.

Pack 55 Scouts amazed at how fast the cars move at the Pinewood Derby.

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February 7, 2020

Discovering Marvels of Crazy Horse Memorial on Badlands, Black Hills & Mickelson Trail Bike Tour

BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM The Crazy Horse Memorial is sensational, awesome and profound. The carved portrait in the cliff-side, which I first encounter by surprise as I bike on the Mickelson Trail between Custer and Hill City is spectacular enough, but there is so much more to discover. There is also a superb Museum of Native Americans of North America (it rivals the Smithsonian’s Museum in Washington DC) where you watch a terrific video that tells the story of the America’s indigenous people, and can visit the studio/home of the sculptor, Korczak Ziolkowski. It is the highlight of our third day of the Wilderness Voyageurs “Badlands and Mickelson Trail” bike tour of South Dakota.

I rush to join a tour (a modest extra fee) that brings us right to the base of the sculpture. You look into this extraordinary, strong face – some quartz on the cheek has a glint that suggests a tear.

Only then do I realize that, much to my surprise, seeing the scaffolding and equipment, that 70 years after sculptor Ziolkowski started carving the monument in 1947, his grandson is leading a crew to continue carving.

Right now it is mainly a bust – albeit the largest stone carving in the world - but as we see in the museum, the

A model of how the finished Crazy Horse Memorial will look is juxtaposed against what has been accomplished in the more than 70 years since sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski began carving it © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com completed sculpture will show Crazy Horse astride a horse, his arm outstretched toward the lands that were taken from the Lakota.

At 87 ft 6 inches high, the Crazy Horse Memorial is the world’s largest mountain carving in progress.

They are now working on the 29-foot high horse’s head, the 263-foot long arm, and 33 ft-high hand, the guide tells us. The horse’s head will be as tall as 22-story building, one-third larger than any of the President’s at

Mount Rushmore. The next phase of progress on the Mountain involves carving Crazy Horse’s left hand, left forearm, right shoulder, hairline, and part of the horse’s mane and head over 10-15 years. The plan is to carve the back side of the rock face as well, which would make the Crazy Horse Memorial a three-sided monument.

When completed, the Crazy Horse Mountain carving will be the world’s largest sculpture, measuring 563 feet high by 641 feet long, carved in the

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round. The nine-story high face of Crazy Horse was completed on June 3, 1998; work began on the 22-story high horse’s head soon after.

“One if hardest decisions (after two years of planning) was to start with head, not the horse (in other words, work way down),” the guide tells us.

In 71 years of construction, there have been no deaths or life threatening injuries of the workers (though there was that accident when a guy driving a machine slipped off edge; his father told him he had to get the machine out himself.)

Four of Korczak and Ruth’s 10 children and three of his grandchildren still work at the Memorial.

On the bus ride back to the visitor center, the guide tells us that Zioklowski was a decorated World War II veteran who was wounded on D-Day, but was so devoted to the Crazy Horse Memorial, he even planned for his death: there is a tomb in a cave at the base of the monument..

Back at the visitor center/museum, the story about the Crazy Horse Memorial is told in an excellent film: The overwhelming theme is to tell the story, to give a positive view of native culture, to show that Native Americans have their own heroes, and to restore and build a legacy that See page D2

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Continued from page D1 survived every attempt to blot it out in a form of genocide.

There were as many as 18 million Indians living in North America when the Europeans arrived (the current population is 7 million in the US). “These Black Hills are our Cathedral, our sacred land,” the film says.

Crazy Horse was an Ogala Lakota, born around 1840 on the edge of Black Hills. He was first called “Curly” but after proving himself in battle, earned his father’s name, “Crazy Horse” (as in “His Horse is Crazy”). The chief warned of encroaching “river” of settlers, leading to 23-years of Indian wars. In 1876 Crazy Horse led the battle against General Custer, the Battle of Little Big Horn (known as Custer’s Last Stand, but Indians call it “the Battle of Greasy Grass”). It was a victory for the Indians, but short-lived. Soon after, the US government rounded up the rebels and killed Crazy Horse while he was in custody at Fort Robinson, Nebraska.

(See www.nps.gov/libi/learn/historyculture/crazy-horse.htm) I am introduced to a new hero: Standing Bear.

Standing Bear was born 1874 near Pierre, South Dakota, and was among the first Indian children sent away to the Carlisle Indian School in Pennsylvania where his name was randomly changed to “Henry.” In the school, their Indian identity was forcibly removed – they cut the boys’ hair, they were not allowed to speak their language “to best help them learn the ways of non-native.”

“As a result of attending Carlisle, Standing Bear concluded that in order

to best help his people, it would be necessary for him to learn the ways of the non-Native world. Somewhat ironically, Carlisle – an institution that was designed to assimilate Native Americans out of their indigenous ways – became a source of inspiration that Standing Bear would repeatedly draw upon to shape his enlightened understanding of cross-cultural relationships, as well as to find new ways of preserving his people’s culture and history.” He honed leadership skills like public speaking, reasoning, and writing, realizing that because of the changing times, the battle for cultural survival would no longer be waged with weapons, but with words and ideas. “This realization became a driving force behind much of his work during his adult life and led him to become a strong proponent of education,” the background material on the Crazy Horse Memorial website explains (crazyhorsememorial.org).

Standing Bear attended night school in Chicago while he worked for the Sears Roebuck Company to pay for his schooling. With feet firmly placed in both worlds, he became heavily involved in the affairs of his people over the course of his life and politically astute —working with Senator Francis Case and serving as a member of the South Dakota Indian Affairs Commission. He led the initiative to honor President Calvin Coolidge with a traditional name – “Leading Eagle,” taking the opportunity for advocacy during the naming ceremony to challenge President Coolidge to take up the leadership role that had been previously filled by highly-respected leaders such as Sitting Bull and Red Cloud.

In 1933, Standing Bear learned of a

Crazy Horse is a symbol of American Indians’ heritage and heroes © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com

monument to be constructed at Fort Robinson, Nebraska, to honor his maternal cousin, Crazy Horse, who was killed there in 1877. He wrote to the organizer that he and fellow Lakota leaders were promoting a carving of Crazy Horse in the sacred Paha Sapa – Black Hills.

Standing Bear looked for an artist with the skill to carve the memorial to his people that would show Indians had heroes too and turned to Korczak Ziolkowski, a self-taught sculptor who had assisted at Mount Rushmore and had gained recognition at the 1939 World’s Fair. Standing Bear invited him back to the Black Hills.

Born in Boston of Polish descent in 1908, Korczak was orphaned when he was one year old. He grew up in a series of foster homes and is said to have been badly mistreated. He gained skills in heavy construction helping his foster father.

On his own at 16, Korczak took odd jobs to put himself through Rindge Technical School in Cambridge, MA, after which he became an apprentice patternmaker in the shipyards on the rough Boston waterfront. He experimented with woodworking, making beautiful furniture. At age 18, he handcrafted a grandfather clock from 55 pieces of Santa Domingo mahogany. Although he never took a lesson in art or sculpture, he studied the masters and began creating plaster and clay studies. In 1932, he used a coal chisel to carve his first portrait, a marble tribute to Judge Frederick Pickering Cabot, the famous Boston juvenile judge who had befriended and encouraged the gifted boy and introduced him to the world of fine arts.

Moving to West Hartford, Conn.,

Korczak launched a successful studio career doing commissioned sculpture throughout New England, Boston, and New York.

Ziolkowski wanted to do something worthwhile with his sculpture, and made the Crazy Horse Memorial his life’s work.

“Crazy Horse has never been known to have signed a treaty or touched the pen,” Ziolkowski wrote. “Crazy Horse, as far as the scale model is concerned, is to be carved not so much as a lineal likeness, but more as a memorial to the spirit of Crazy Horse – to his people.

With his left hand gesturing forward in response to the derisive question asked by a white man, ‘Where are your lands now?’ He replied, ‘My lands are where my dead lie buried’.”

There is no known photo of Crazy Horse, Ziolkowski created his likeness from oral descriptions.

He built a log studio home (which we can visit) at a time when there was nothing around – no roads, no water, no electricity. For the first seven years, he had to haul himself and his equipment, including a decompressor and 50 pound box of dynamite, up 741 steps.

Living completely isolated in the wilderness, Korczak and his wife Ruth bought an 1880s one-room school house, had it moved to this isolated property and hired a teacher for their 10 children.

There is so much to see here: The Museums of Crazy Horse Memorial feature exhibits and engaging experiences that let you discover Native history and contemporary life, the art and science of mountain carving and the lives of the Ziolkowski family.

The Indian Museum of North

At 87 ft 6 inches (nine stories) high, the Crazy Horse Memorial is the world’s largest mountain carving in progress. When completed, the Crazy Horse Mountain carving will be the world’s largest sculpture, measuring 563 feet high by 641 feet long, carved in the round © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

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America houses an enormous collection of art and artifacts reflecting the diverse histories and cultures of over 300 Native Nations. The Museum, designed to complement the story being told in stone on the Mountain, presents the lives of American Indians and preserves Native Culture for future generations.

The Museum collection started with a single display donated in 1965 by Charles Eder, Hunkpapa Lakota, from Montana, which remains on display to this day.

The Indian Museum has about the same number of annual visits as the National Museum of the American Indian at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC. Close to 90% of the art and artifacts have been donated by generous individuals, including many Native Americans.

The gorgeous building housing the Museum was designed and built

by Korczak Ziolkowski and his family in the harsh winter of 1972-73, when no work was possible on the Mountain. The Museum incorporated Korczak’s love of wood and natural lighting, being constructed from ponderosa pine, harvested and milled at Crazy Horse Memorial.

The original wing of the museum was dedicated on May 30, 1973. In the early 1980s, Korczak planned a new wing of

The imposing Crazy Horse Memorial, South Dakota © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com the Museum to accommodate the growing collection of artifacts. He did not live to see his plans realized, instead his wife Ruth Ziolkowski and 7 of their children made sure the new wing was

built. The structure was built in the winter of 1983-84 and funding came in large part from a $60,000 check left in the Crazy Horse Memorial contribution box in late August of 1983. The contributor

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said he was moved by the purpose of Crazy Horse, Korczak, and his family’s great progress and by the sculptor’s reliance on free enterprise and refusal to take federal funds The Ziolkowski Family Life Collection is shown throughout the complex and demonstrates to people of all ages the timeless values of making a promise and keeping it, setting a goal and never giving up, working hard to overcome adversity, and devoting one’s life to something much larger than oneself. There are portraits of the couple and personal effects that tell their life’s story.

The Mountain Carving Gallery shares the amazing history of carving the Mountain. It features the tools Korczak used in the early years of carving, including a ½ size replica of “the bucket” - a wooden basket used with an aerial cable car run by an antique Chevy engine that allowed the sculptor to haul equipment and tools up the Mountain.

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Having fun with family on these retirement days

After working full-time for 40+ years making the transition to being retired and having so much free time was a challenge. My sister-in-law, Patty, invited me to come check out her “I love my quilting” group and I did go to one or two meetings with her. The 14 other women were very nice ladies.

They all made small talk and chatted as they did their quilting but I had to confess to Patty afterwards that as far as hobbies were concerned, that particular one wasn’t floating my boat. I didn’t love quilting and I felt like a fish out of water.

I spent some time fishing with my brother, Peter, and in short order I discovered a lot about staying steady in a boat and holding my own with four people who definitely knew what they were doing when it came to being on the water.

I had a lot to learn about setting the bait on my fishing hook then casting my line so I knew there was a learning curve going on but I still didn’t want to stand out as a novice to these more experienced fishermen.

Against my better judgment I went golfing with my sister, Michelle, who’s a real sports nut. She and the two other people in our group kept lapsing into golfing terms and even though I knew some of what they were talking about, I wasn’t catching everything.

I realized that the divots I was leaving behind in the grass weren’t good things but when it came to birdieing and bogeying I wasn’t sure if I was

doing well or poorly. When it was my turn on the course I tried not to overthink anything and I just kept swinging away, hoping that my little golf ball would magically land in that cup.

Sometimes it did and sometimes it landed off the golf course but if my fellow golfers thought that I was going to chase that ball and risk coming face to face with an alligator in that little forest out there they could think again.

Besides, I was having more fun riding around the golf course in the little golf cart than I was having swinging away.

I know that sounds very unsportsmanlike of me - and very unappreciative, too - but that’s just how I felt every time I played 18 holes of golf. A duffer is something I’m not. And afterwards, when someone showed me my picture decked out in golfing attire, I just didn’t look like myself.

After joining a local senior citizens group and getting persuaded to go out to lunch with 19 women I barely knew I was uncertain. Okay, to be honest, I knew two of the ladies but had not met any of the others.

Where they all appeared from I’ll never know because I had been going to the senior citizens center for a few months and had never seen them.

And having finger sandwiches followed by sherbet in fancy glasses on saucers at noon before playing two or three rounds of Hearts didn’t really pique my interest when it was a nice day outside. I like my hobbies to be a

little more active.

A few of us seniors got a horseshoes game together on a day when the weather was cooperating and it was fun seeing who had the most talent at either being able to toss a horseshoe around a stake - or at least get close to it. Since I hadn’t seriously played horseshoes in years, the more I played the better I got at it. My opponent won the first two games then we let some other people play.

My friend, Kerry, took me shelling along the beach one morning and to our delight we found a conch shell on the shoreline that was perfect with no breaks in it. We also found a couple of helmet shells and scallop shells.

One weekend recently was a 10th birthday celebration for my nephew, Nick. The family party was on Sunday and on Saturday several of us went miniature golfing. Playing miniature golf with a few of my nieces and nephews as well as some of my brothers and sisters was a lot of fun.

It was a holiday weekend so on Monday we had the chance to spend several hours watching reruns of “The Lucy Show” and “The Carol Burnett Show” from the 1960s.

My young nieces and nephews had never seen those TV shows. They are all well written, well acted and entertaining. Okay, the filming/videography is very old fashioned by today’s standards but we ignored that because the story line was so amusing.

They definitely held our attention

and the eight of us watching the shows at my house ranged in age from four to 66. Nick was there with his sisters, Mary and Elle, plus his cousins, Patrick, Jerry and Avery. My other niece, Samantha, is older and she joined us that day.

How often do you get to see some real song and dance routines like the ones Frankie Avalon did in 1967 on “The Lucy Show”? Avalon who is Tommy in the episode, is placed at work as a trainee because he is the nephew of Mr. Cheever, the owner of the bank.

Tommy has no interest in learning the banking business, however. He wants to be an actor. Mr. Mooney and Lucy try to persuade him to go into banking but when Lucy hears him sing in her office she realizes that Tommy really does belong in the entertainment field.

Dressed up in a suit and a tie, young Tommy sings “Clap Your Hands” at the top of his voice and everyone on the set is dancing. “Yeah, you’re gonna dance, and you’re gonna shout it!,” he said.

“Yeah, you’re gonna dance, no doubt about it!” It was a fast-paced act and everyone in my group was glued to the TV set.

Another funny episode featured John Wayne and Lucy. Mr. Mooney sends Lucy to deliver some papers about the financing of John Wayne’s See page D5

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OK, You’re Dead! Now What?

BY TOM MARGENAU

Several months ago, I wrote a column about how to handle Social Security matters when a loved one dies. I guess you all forgot to cut it out and paste it on your refrigerator, because I continually get questions about that topic. Here are some of the latest ones.

Q: For Christmas, my wife got me a clever little booklet titled, “So I’m dead ... now what?” In effect, it’s a little journal I’m supposed to fill in with instructions to my wife and family about how to handle my affairs after I am gone. One of the sections is about Social Security. So, what do I put in that section? And just so you know, I’m 82, and I get $2,490 from Social Security. My wife is 78, and she gets $1,850.

A: Sometime after your death, your wife is going to have to contact the Social Security Administration to file for widows benefits. She should call the SSA at 800-772-1213 to set up an appointment to file that claim over the phone or at your local Social Security office. (As a general rule, widows claims cannot be done online.)

How much will she get? At your ages, it’s easy. She’ll start getting what you were getting at the time of death. So, if you drop dead tomorrow (God forbid), she’d keep getting her $1,850 benefit, and she would get an additional $640 in widows benefits to take her up to your $2,490 rate.

And the issue of dealing with the last Social Security check always befuddles readers. So, here it is explained again.

You have to start out by understanding two rules. Rule No. 1: Social Security benefits are always paid after the month is over. In other words, the check you get in February is the Social Security payment for January. And Rule No. 2: Social Security benefits are never prorated. So, you have to be alive every day of a month in order to be due a Social Security benefit for that month.

Here is an example. Let’s say you die on Sept. 25. The check that comes in October (which is the payment for September) will have to be returned. Actually, there is a pretty good chance the check might not even show up because banks are under instructions to return Social Security checks for deceased account holders. But let your wife and family know that if the check does appear in your bank account, the funds have to be returned.

People often complain about this lack of proration of Social Security checks. But what they don’t understand is it can often work to your and your family’s advantage. For example, let’s say you started your Social Security at age 66 and that you turned 66 on June 22.

You would have received a Social Secu-

rity check for the whole month of June even though you were 66 for only eight days of the month. Also, if you do die on Sept. 25, your wife is going to get a widows benefit for the whole month of September even though she was a widow for only the last five days of the month.

Q: My husband passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 25. He received his last Social Security check on Nov. 27. When I called the Social Security 800 number on Dec. 5, the lady I talked to told me not to withdraw the funds because that money was going to be returned to the government. She said once that happened, I could then fill out a form to have the check reissued in my name. She also explained to me that when I turn 60 (I am now 58), I should check into filing for widows benefits.

Just before Christmas, I went into our local Social Security office to explain to them that the money from that Nov. 27 check was still sitting in our bank account. The nice, seemingly knowledgeable man I talked to said, “It’s yours. Go ahead and use the money any way you want.”

It is now more than a month later, and I still haven’t touched that money. I’m afraid that if I spend it, they will turn around and ask for it back. So how come I got two different answers from the Social Security clerks? And what should I do?

A: I am sorry to hear about your husband’s untimely death. And I’m also sorry you got two different answers from Social Security agents. But in a way, both of them were right -- at least at the time you talked to each one of them. I will explain.

That check that came on Nov. 27 was the payment for October. And because your husband was alive the entire month of October, he was due the proceeds from that check. Which means now, as his widow, you are due that money. But how you get your hands on that money can be a little tricky.

Legally, what should have happened is this: The bank was supposed to return that check to the Treasury Department because it came after your husband died. Then you, in turn, would have to file a claim with the SSA to have the check reissued in your name. (That’s what the first agent told you.)

But sometimes banks play a little loose with the rules. I’ve found this usually happens in small towns or in situations where you have been a customer with the bank for a long time. They know that you are going to end up with the money anyway, so they may decide not to bother returning the check and just let you keep the money. (And that’s what the second agent told you.)

You might want to go to your bank and talk with an official there. Explain

your situation and find out if they plan to return the check. If they do, go back to the SSA and fill out the form to get the check reissued in your name. If the bank says the money is yours to keep, well, they saved you some paperwork, and the money is yours.

Q: My mother was getting widows benefits and recently died. We returned her last check, but when I asked about the $255 death benefit, they said I’m not due it. Why not?

A: That miserly little one-time death

benefit of $255 used to be paid to anyone who filed for it anytime a Social Security beneficiary died. But a while back, Congress changed the rules. It can only be paid on the account of someone who worked and paid Social Security taxes, and it can only be paid to a spouse who was living with the deceased at the time of death.

If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net.

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latest production. Despite his orders to drop off the papers with one of the studio’s secretaries, Lucy insists on meeting John Wayne in person at lunch and spills ketchup all over him.

She then follows him to his movie set and causes all sorts of trouble by shouting out on the set during the filming and tripping over the movie camera.

Jacques Bergerac also appeared on “The Lucy Show” in the 1960s. A European movie company whose lead actor is Jacques DuPre comes to Los Angeles to set up shop. In the bank, Mr. Mooney’s plans to land their account are nearly lost when Lucy gets into mischief. She does a hysterical job of trying to be the best secretary but …

Robert Goulet played opposite Lucy in a 1967 episode. When a handsome truck driver named Chuck Willis is turned down for a loan at the bank, Lucy convinces him to enter a Robert Goulet look-alike contest in order to win the needed cash.

Lucy puts makeup on Chuck and suggests what he should wear. He reappears dressed in his cowboy outfit and Elle laughed and said, “He looks silly in that makeup and costume!” Of course the roles of both Chuck and Robert Goulet are played by the famous actor.

Every guest star she had on her show always loved her. Lucy had great chemistry with Frankie Avalon, John

Wayne, Jacques Bergerac, Robert Goulet and so many other actors on the set.

Her episodes with Carol Burnett were keepers, too. My family and I saw the one where Lucy decides to get a roommate so that she can split her rent and monthly bills in half. She put an ad in the newspaper and several people responded. Lucy didn’t want a roommate named “Irving” so she chose Carol Bradford, a college graduate who works as a librarian.

At first Lucy and Carol seem mismatched. Lucy is friendly and outgoing. Carol is introverted and prefers to spend all of her free time reading books. Or going to the library after hours. “One is open until 10 p.m.,” she tells Lucy.

Lucy invites some male friends over so they can all have a pizza party. The music plays, the guests start dancing, and both Lucy and Carol end up dancing all around the living room.

At one point Lucy tosses the goldfish in his bowl across to Carol and she makes a good catch. My nephew, Nick, found that especially funny.

Avery thought it was hysterical when Carol, the librarian, kept wearing black eyeglasses even though there were no lenses in them. Carol said that she thought the eyeglasses made her look more dignified.

I told my young relatives that in the

old days good comedy wasn’t just a matter of telling one liners, that in the 1960s and early 1970s people on TV actually did these song and dance routines.

The entertainers had a way of capturing the audience because they were so talented. Lucy genuinely seemed pleased to be able to team up with the various Hollywood stars.

Being on “The Lucy Show” was great for veteran actors and actresses as well as people just starting out in the entertainment field.

Lucy’s boss on the show, Theodore J. Mooney, acts as a comic foil to Lucy. He is often short tempered, dictatorial and tight fisted. Mooney was the president of the local bank in Lucy Carmichael’s fictional hometown of Danfield, Calif.

In real life Theodore J. Mooney was Gale Gordon whose actual name was Charles Thomas Aldrich, Jr. He was born in New York City in 1906 and when he was young his family moved to England for several years. Then they moved back to the U.S. and eventually he got into show business.

After he and his wife Virginia married, they bought 150 acres of land in Borrego Springs, Calif. Gordon did much of the construction of the house and his art studio himself. He also built and restored his own furniture on the property and used the land to become one of the few commercial carob growers in the U.S. (Carob is a brown floury

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powder extracted from the carob bean, used as a substitute for chocolate.) Gale Gordon died in 1995.

Lucille Ball was born in Jamestown, N.Y., in 1911. After high school she went to New York City and attended the John Murray Anderson School for the Dramatic Arts where Bette Davis was a fellow student.

Lucy didn’t like drama school so she got into modeling. With her acting ability she soon got parts on Broadway then in 1933 she moved to Hollywood, Calif.

The rest is history.

For years Lucy was the “Queen of Comedy.” With her former husband, Desi Arnaz, Lucy had two children, Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz, Jr. She married comedian Gary Morton in 1961.

Lucille Ball died in Los Angeles in 1989 at the age of 77.

By the age of 12, Lucy knew that she loved being on stage. About being a comedian Lucy once said, “I don’t know how to tell a joke. I never tell jokes. I can tell stories that happened to me … anecdotes. But never a joke.”

We all knew how funny Lucy was and my nieces and nephews sure got a kick out of watching those reruns. My youngest relatives danced all around whenever Lucy did and they laughed at all of her punchlines. We could see how much Lucy enjoyed mugging for the camera - and for the audience in front of her.

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They also detail the next phase in the Memorial’s carving which is focused on Crazy Horse’s left hand and arm, the top of Crazy Horse’s head, his hairline, and the horse’s mane. If you stand in just the right spot, you can line up the model of how the finished work will look against the actual mountain sculpture as it is.

Crazy Horse Memorial is actually a private, nonprofit (they also have a nonprofit college and medical training center that educates Indians), and twice turned down federal funding because “they didn’t believe the government would do it right.” Indeed, Mount Rushmore (which we see on the last day of our bike tour) was never completed because the federal government stopped funding the project. The entrance fee ($30 per car, 3 or more people, $24 per car two people, $12 per person, $7 per bicycle or motorcycle) support the continued carving, the Indian Museum of North America and the Indian University of North America, which assists qualifying students get their college degrees.

Once again, I am so grateful that I am not being pushed along with an artificial time limit by the Wilderness Voyageurs guides, I wander through the vast complex trying to take it all in. I am utterly fascinated.

I buy postcards for 25c apiece and stamps, sit with a (free) cup of coffee in the cafe and mail them at their tiny post-office. There is an excellent gift shop.

The Crazy Horse Memorial is open 365 days of the year, with various seasonal offerings.

(Crazy Horse Memorial, 12151 Avenue of the Chiefs, Crazy Horse, SD, 605-6734681, crazyhorsememorial.org.)

I’m the last one to leave the Crazy Horse Memorial, and note that the bike of our sweeper guide for today John Buehlhorn, is still on the rack, but I figure he will see that I have gone and catch up to me, so I get back on the Mickelson Trail. He catches me again when I don’t realize to get off the trail at Hill City, where we are on our own for lunch and exploring the town.

Hill City is really charming and the home of the South Dakota State Railroad

Museum, where you can take a ride on an old-time steam railroad. The shops are really pleasant.

The Wilderness Voyageurs van is parked there in case anybody needs anything.

The ride to the Crazy Horse Memorial was uphill on the rail trail for 8 miles but going down hill isn’t a picnic because of the loose gravel – but not difficult and totally enjoyable. We ride through train tunnels and over trestles. It is no wonder that the 109-mile long Mickelson Trail, which is a centerpiece of the Wilderness Voyageurs’ tour, is one of 30 rail-trails to have been named to the Hall of Fame by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy We finish this day’s ride at Mystic at the 74.7-mile marker– we’ll ride the remaining miles on another day. Mystic used to be a significant town when the railroad ran here. Now there are just two buildings and four residents.

I notice the sign tacked up at the shelter: Be Aware: Mountain Lions spotted on the trail toward Rochford within the last few days.

We are shuttled back to Custer for our second night’s stay at the Holiday

Inn Express (very comfortable, with pool, game room, WiFi and breakfast), and treated to a marvelous dinner at one of the finer dining restaurants, the Sage Creek Grill (611 Mount Rushmore Road, Custer).

Wilderness Voyageurs started out as a rafting adventures company 50 years ago, See page D6

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Wilderness Voyageurs, 103 Garrett St., Ohiopyle, PA 15470, 800-272-4141, bike@Wilderness-Voyageurs.com, Wilderness-Voyageurs.com

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Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Urges Congress to Pass ‘Connecting America’s Active Transportation System’ Act A new bill in Congress will, if passed, enable communities across America to connect their trails, sidewalks and bikeways to the places that people want to go – by bike or walking - within and between communities.

The Connecting America’s Active Transportation System Act, co-sponsored by Reps. Jared Huffman (Calif.-2), Daniel Lipinski (Ill.-3) and Chris Pappas (N.H.-1), will provide $500 million in direct funding annually to help communities and regions across the country build connected active-transportation systems to ensure people can get where they want to go safely by foot, bike or wheelchair.

This proposal, coupled with increases in funding for Transportation Alternatives and the Recreational Trails Program, would provide critical resources for communities to build safe, convenient and accessible places for people to walk, bike and roll.

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy’s top policy priority is to create this game-changing opportunity to build a trail and active transportation system to serve the nation.

“Our research has found that wise investments in connecting trails, sidewalks, bikeways and other active transportation systems are creating returns of more than $34 billion in health, environmental and economic benefits around the country,” said Kevin Mills, Rails-to-Trails Vice President of Policy.

“And that return could even be quadrupled as more communities have the opportunity to connect their active transportation systems.

“People across the country want to be able to safely walk and bike where they need to go. The Connecting America’s Active Transportation System Act is a major leap forward because it would reshape federal transportation law to recognize that communities nationwide need

safe, connected trail and active-transportation networks.

“Urge your representative to sign on to the Connecting America’s Active Transportation System Act.” See more at railstotrails.org.

Biking the 109-mile long Mickelson Trail, a centerpiece of Wilderness Voyageurs’ South Dakota bike tour, is one of 30 rail-trails to have been named to the Hall of Fame by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. Railsto-Trails is urging Congress to pass the Connecting America’s Active Transportation System Act. © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

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o after several months and a multitude of viewings of homes, you have finally found your first starter, or move up or at last, your amazing dream home.

You put an offer in. The other party asks for your prequalification letter or proof of funds. You aren’t paying outright for your purchase, so proof of funds isn’t as critical (but many times some listing agents will want you to show proof that you have the “out of pocket” money as well as your lender’s letter showing your qualified and approved for a mortgage, pending your appraisal for the final written commitment.

You immediately call your mortgage person on their office number; but it’s Friday after 5pm and he or she is gone for the day and you don’t have their cell, because either they didn’t provide it to you (which they should have in advance) and you didn’t ask for it, which you should have done at your first conversation! Your offer was excepted pending that most important lender’sletter of your pre-qualification.

Your mortgage person doesn’t call you back until Monday (not the most action oriented lender whatsoever) and you finally receive the letter.

You now have that most important document you then forward over to the listing agent or your agent that is representing you and then call them too.

To your dismay and sadness, someone else has also put an offer in and

BY PHILIP A. RAICES because they were more prepared, they ended up getting not only the agreed and accept-ed but the inspection was completed on Sunday, the day before your lender received your call about your much needed, prequalification letter.

I have seen the unfortunate situation so, so many times in the past (I had learned the hard way 25 years ago how crucial that letter is right up front, because I too had lost a sale due to my client not having that most critical piece of paper in their possess-ion as well as my own copy for our records.

Well never again did that ever happen, because I began to understand that “if you snooze or your client snoozes, they lose and so do you!” So I began to make sure to convey to everyone (as well as outside agents who were showing my properties) the necessity of having that oh so important piece of paper; especially at the time of placing an offer.

All those days and months of showing to end of losing a deal for your client as well as a very lucrative commission check; for what? Because you or your agent didn’t ask for a very simple document that would have made your sale happen. The pain that occurs is sometimes very psychologically dis-

appointing and depressing, especially when today the inventory is less than optimum (< than 5.4 months and normal inventory as I have said in previous columns is 6-7 months) and many buyers are still very picky and sometimes have specific, “needs and wants.”

So to lose that one home that you finally “fell in love” with due to a single piece of paper is heart breaking and sad for not only the purchaser but for the agent too, especially if it is a new agent who hasn’t completed a transaction yet or it may have been several months since their last deal.

This could have been prevented if everyone knew what to ask for in advance of presenting their offers!

This is why training and constant mentoring is so crucial, especially for a new “green” or fairly new agents who need to be coddled and groomed to become strong producers. It is tantamount to their path to success in earning an excellent living.

The real problem is that many who earn their licenses do not grasp the gravity of what they have to do in this or any business, when so many have come from or are still in a job position.

Of the approximately 1, 400,000 realtors in the U.S. almost half have jobs

and most cannot perform this business full time. But then again, if many learned how to treat the real estate business like a real business, would they really need a job? Probably not!

However, there are exceptions to those who are fortunate enough to have been able to grow their pensions over the years, so those individuals could not jump ship until the time would be right, it’s called retirement! I believe in general, due to the lack of proper training and mentoring, by both agent and brokerages, this contributes to a greater than normal dropout rate after the first and second years! But then again, many think and believe that the road is paved with gold; yes, if they work smart and work very hard, it surely is! Treat it like a business and it will pay you like a business; but treat it like a second job or ancillary income and that is all you will receive.

Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute and a Certified International Property Specialist.

He can be reached by email: Phil@ TurnKeyRealEstate.Com, or by cell: (516) 647-4289 to answer any of your questions, concerns or suggestions for his weekly column.

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Well, That’s a Star of a Different Color!

BY DENNIS MAMMANA

One of the most visible stellar personality traits lies in a star’s color.

One thing I’ve learned from helping stargazers lo these many years is that beginners often have some deeply ingrained mis-

conceptions. Many think that the moon can be seen only at night and never in the daytime; others believe that the Big Dipper or

the Milky Way is always visible in the sky. Still others think we see the stars as they appear now rather than centuries ago.

One of the most common misconceptions I’ve heard is this: “If you’ve seen one star, you’ve seen ‘em all.” This is a pretty understandable perspective; after all, stars appear simply as points of light. How different could they possibly be? Well, ask an experienced skywatcher and they’ll tell you that no two stars are exactly alike. Each displays its own personality in a number of ways. One of the most visible stellar personality traits lies in a star’s color.

Many people don’t notice this immediately because the human eye is not capable of perceiving color under low light conditions.

We know this to be true if we’ve ever looked around a relatively dark room; shapes and shades of gray are easy to spot, but colors are virtually nonexistent. Turn the lights on, however, and we find that we’re surrounded by vibrant colors.

When gazing skyward at night, we discover that colors of even

the brightest stars -- if we can see them at all -- are quite subtle.

Younger eyes tend to see these better than older eyes. Binoculars or telescopes capture more light than the human eye, so we can use them to help make star color a bit more obvious.

A great place to start our search for stellar color is within the great constellation of Orion, the hunter. For sky viewers north of the Earth’s equator at this time of year, Orion stands majestically high in the southeastern sky after dark; if you’re south of the equator, however, it appears high in the northeast.

Orion’s large vertical rectangle of four bright stars forms the hunter’s shoulders and knees; at its center lie three stars that form a nearly straight line -- the belt of the brawny hunter.

The star marking Orion’s northeastern corner (the shoulder) is known as Betelgeuse, a word that comes from an Arabic phrase that means “armpit of the giant.” Though it has grown fainter over the past few months (see last week’s column), this aging red supergiant star glows

with an orange light that is still easy to see. At the opposite corner (in the hunter’s knee) lies sparkling Rigel, another supergiant that displays a slightly bluish-white color.

Star colors are more than just a curiosity; they tell us something about stellar temperatures.

While our sun glows with a surface temperature of around 10,000 degrees F, reddish-orange stars like Betelgeuse are relatively cool (6,300 F). Bluish-white stars like Rigel, on the other hand, are tremendously hot (18,000 F); they can burn this furiously for only a relatively short time and therefore must be much younger than the sun.

After you’ve spotted these two fine examples, aim binoculars around the sky to see how many more colorful stars you can see.

Visit Dennis Mammana at facebook.com/DennisMammana. To read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.

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9 Easy Ways to Slash the Grocery Bill

BY MARY HUNT Have you ever noticed how easy it is to cruise up and down the grocery store aisle, filling your basket with everything that looks good? Sure, it’s kinda fun -- but oh, so expensive! Worse, you get home with absolutely nothing to fix for dinner. I hate when that happens!

But not to worry. Check out these 10 easy ways to keep food costs in check from my friends, fans and followers! Then join us at EverydayCheapskate.com, where you can join in the fun!

SHOP AT HOME FIRST Before you head to the grocery store, take a quick tour of your pantry, freezer and fridge. It’s maddening to buy more of what you already have but simply forgot!

DON’T SHOW UP HUNGRY If you walk into any food store absolutely starving to death, there is no end to the bad choices you will make! Everything will look

good. But what if you’re on your way home from work and didn’t have time to eat lunch? Head for the bakery or produce section to get a cookie or banana. That should be enough to put your outof-control impulses back in check.

TRY GROCERY PICK UP Most major grocery stores now offer pickup service -- sometimes for no fee at all. What a great option! You can “shop” at home on stores’ websites, taking your time and getting the exact brand and size you need. You can use coupons, see exactly what’s on sale, save your cart and change your mind before you finally check out.

Picking up groceries precludes all of those impulsive buys we make while wandering up and down aisles and standing in line to check out.

SHOP SOLO It’s easy enough to get distracted and off track at the supermarket without adding children to the

shopping trip. You’ll be more focused and make better choices if you shop solo and get in and out in the shortest time possible.

BUY THE SALES Grocery stores are notorious for their weekly sales, and some of the best sales are always in the meat department. Stop paying full price for meat, poultry or fish.

Buy what’s on sale! Make it a rule and watch your food bill plummet.

LEARN THE SALES CYCLES Let your inner detective have some fun by learning the supermarket’s sales cycles. Hint: Every food store works on a 12-week cycle. That means that once every three months, something in every category in the store is on sale.

Start paying attention to when your favorite items go on sale and how much the price drops. Keep track in a price book you carry with you. It won’t take long to get really good at predicting when things you buy regularly will be

on sale.

GROW YOUR OWN A sunny windowsill is all you need to grow your own herbs year round, no matter where you live.

You can stop paying a fortune to buy fresh herbs like basil, chives, rosemary and thyme in the produce department.

BUY IN SEASON Walk into any supermarket produce department and you can know exactly what’s in season.

Look at the signs and prices. If the price is low, you can be sure it’s in season. It makes sense, right? Pay attention; load up on apples in the fall, stone fruit in the summer.

And so on.

SHOP WITH CASH You’ve created a food budget; now take only that amount of cash to the supermarket -- no checkbook, debit or credit cards; no Apple Pay or other stand-in for real money. Only cash. It’s

not easy, but, boy, will you save money! You will study every price, calculating and recalculating what you have in your basket. The reward for your diligence will be slashing your grocery bill.

You’ll skip impulse items. You’ll be more willing to try generic brands. You’ll get really good at not overbuying, too.

Would you like more information? Go to EverydayCheapskate. com for links and resources for recommended products and services in this column. Mary invites questions, comments and tips at EverydayCheapskate.com, “Ask Mary.” This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually. Mary Hunt is the founder of EverydayCheapskate.com, a lifestyle blog, and the author of the book “Debt-Proof Living.”

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GCAA Basketball Results Week 7 Girls 2nd and 3rd Grade Standings

Team Won Lost Celtics 7 0 Knicks 7 0 Lakers 7 0 Mavericks 7 0 Nets 7 0 Nuggets 7 0 Rockets 7 0 Warriors 7 0

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Girls 4th thru 6th Grade Standings

Team Won Lost Celtics 7 0 Warriors 4 3 Mavericks 4 3 Rockets 3 4 Lakers 3 4 Nets 3 4 Nuggets 2 5 Knicks 2 5

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Team Won Lost Celtics 7 0 Knicks 7 0 Lakers 7 0 Mavericks 7 0 Nets 7 0 Nuggets 7 0 Rockets 7 0 Warriors 7 0

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Date Score 02/01/2020 Celtics 24, Warriors 23 02/01/2020 Knicks 20, Lakers 20 02/01/2020 Mavericks 37, Nuggets 18 02/01/2020 Nets 35, Rockets 18

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Team Won Lost Tie Nets 7 0 0 Mavericks 5 2 0 Knicks 4 2 1 Rockets 4 3 0 Celtics 2 4 1 Warriors 2 5 0 Nuggets 1 5 1 Lakers 1 5 1

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Date Score 02/01/2020 Celtics 36, Warriors 19 02/01/2020 Lakers 36, Knicks 27 02/01/2020 Mavericks 34, Nuggets 24 02/01/2020 Nets 35, Rockets 18

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Team Won Lost Mavericks 5 2 Nets 5 2 Celtics 5 2 Warriors 4 3 Knicks 3 4 Lakers 3 4 Rockets 3 4 Nuggets 0 7

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Team Won Lost Nets 6 1 Knicks 6 1 Lakers 4 3 Mavericks 4 3 Rockets 3 4 Warriors 3 4 Nuggets 2 5 Celtics 0 7

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College Notes Natalie Pironi of Garden City was named to the Dean’s List at Sacred Heart University for the Fall 2019 semester. Natalie is majoring in finance with a minor in math and actuarial science. n

Garden City resident Alex D’Aloisio, a Northeastern University student majoring in computer science, was recently named to the University’s Dean’s List for the fall semester, which ended in December 2019.

To achieve the Dean’s List distinction, students must carry a full program of at least four courses, have a quality point average of 3.5 or greater out of a possible 4.0 and carry no single grade lower than a C- during the course of their college career. n

The following Garden City students have been named to the University of Delaware Dean’s List for the Fall 2019 semester: Elizabeth Malaszczyk, Jessica Allen, Jamie Sullivan, Sara O’Brien, Caitlin Powderly, Madison Norton, Alessio Iccari, Elena DiChiara, Megan Seel, Maria Granato, Jane GaNun, Daniel Clark, Jacqueline Andreuzzi, Maria Flouskakos, Anne Sullivan and Kelsey Macri.

To meet eligibility requirements for the Dean’s List, a student must be enrolled full-time and earn a GPA of 3.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale) for the semester. n

Garden City students were named to the Fall 2019 President’s List at Clemson University.

They are: Jenna Elizabeth Ruhl of Garden City, whose major is marketing Katharine Mary Ward of Garden City, whose major is elementary education To be named to the President’s List, a student must achieve a 4.0 (all As) grade-point average. n

Seton Hall University is pleased to announce Colleen Sullivan of Garden City has qualified for the Fall 2019 Dean’s List.

After the close of every semester, undergraduate students completing all courses with a GPA of 3.4, with no grades lower than “C”, qualify for the Dean’s List. n

College of Charleston congratulates more than1,800 students who were named to the Fall 2019 Dean’s List.

Among them were the following Garden City students: Alexa Lodato, an elementary education major.

Katherine Tollner, an undecided major.

To quality for Dean’s List (Distinguished), students must earn a

GPA of 3.600 or higher and complete a minimum of 14 semester hours. n

Georgia Elizabeth Cosola has earned placement on the Gonzaga University Dean’s List for fall semester 2019.

Students must earn a 3.5 to 3.84 gradepoint average to be listed. n

The following Garden City students were named to the dean’s list for the Fall 2019 semester at Quinnipiac University: Daniella Giammona, Stephen Halvatzis, John Mahland, Steven Martocci, Brendan McGuire, Payton Seltenreich, Kaitlyn Stoyer and Stephanie Tarian.

To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 with no grade lower than C. Full-time students must complete at least 14 credits in a semester, with at least 12 credits that have been graded on a letter grade basis to be eligible. Parttime students must complete at least six credits during a semester. n

Named to the Dean’s List at Saint Michael’s College for the Fall 2019 semester was Annie L. Serkes, a sophomore business administration major from Garden City and a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy. n

Congratulations to Andrea Laisure of Garden City, who was named to the Dean’s List at Muhlenberg College for the Fall 2019 semester.

Muhlenberg College and Muhlenberg College School of Continuing Studies students with a term GPA of 3.50 or higher were recognized for this academic achievement. n

The following Garden City students have been named to the University of Rhode Island’s Fall 2019 Dean’s List: Kelly Higgins, Maggie Montagna, Ro Montagna, Kaitlin Neville and Justin Samardich To be included on the Dean’s List, students must have completed 12 or more credits during a semester for letter grades with at least a 3.30 quality point average. Part-time students qualify with the accumulation of 12 credits with a 3.30 quality point average. n

Garden City students were named to the Dean’s List at Clemson University for the Fall 2019 semester. They are: Nolan James Pappasn, whose major is pre-business Brigid Mary Stenson, whose major is history To be named to the Dean’s List, a student achieved a grade-point average between 3.50 and 3.99 on a 4.0 scale.

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Meghan Handal zeros in on defense.

Garden City High School Girls’ Varsity Basketball extended its winning streak to seven games with a convincing 43-17 win over Calhoun High School on January 31, but the steak ended on Monday when Mepham High School eked out a 37-34 win on their home court. Still, the Trojans — winners of eight of their last ten games — remain well-placed heading into the playoffs.

The Trojans jumped out to an early lead against the Calhoun Colts and never looked back. The Colts had no answer to the Trojans’ defense and managed just seven points in the first quarter and two points in the second quarter. Junior forward Madeleine O’Connor and senior for-

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Caroline Flanagan (24) and Lizzie Phillips (12) trap Calhoun’s guard. ward Caroline Flanagan led the scoring in the second quarter with four points each.

Senior captain Jaimie Murray added a three pointer and junior guard Aneglina Suau and sophomore guard Kaylin Kufs each sank jumpers to give Garden City a commanding 28-9 at the half.

Junior guard Kelly Brennan added a three pointer in the third quarter, and the Colts were again stymied by Garden City’s defense, which was led by the strong inside presence of senior captain Claire McGuire, and the hustle of junior guards Angelina Suau and Margaux Griffin, both of whom also scored in the quarter. The continued, stifling defense, along with baskets by senior forward Lizzie Phillips and

sophomore guard Meghan Handal, helped the Trojans put the Colts away for good in the fourth quarter.

In the Monday matchup with the Lady Pirates of Mepham High School, Garden City had the lead at halftime, behind the strong play of Jaimie Murray, who scored 9 points in the first half, and junior guard Kelly Brennan, who had 7 points at the half. The game was physical from the outset, and several of Garden City’s starters ran into early foul trouble. Garden City’s depth was evident again and allowed Garden City to remain on top through the end of the third quarter, with invaluable defensive and offensive contributions from Claire McGuire; senior forward

Audra FitzGerald; Madeleine O’Connor, Angelina Suau, Margaux Griffin, and Kaylin Kufs.

In the final quarter, however, the Trojans’ shots were not falling, and a strong fourth quarter by the Lady Pirates gave them the lead in the final minute of the game. Several shots by Garden City in the final seconds just missed the mark, and Mepham was able to hold on for the victory.

Garden City next faces MacArthur High School on the road on Friday at 6:30, followed by a home matchup against Herricks on Monday, February 10, at 6:30 p.m. The February 10 game is Senior Day for Garden City.

Kelly Brennan picking apart Calhoun’s defense

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Deanna Watkins wins gold at Empire State Winter Games

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Congrats to the Kansas City Chiefs and 49’ers on a great Super Bowl Game.

SEPTA Wine Tasting 2020 coming in March

On February 1, Deanna Watkins, a senior at Garden City High School, entered the figure skating competition at Lake Placid, New York, representing the Metropolitan Figure Skating Club.

She was fortunate to have her family and friends in attendance, who gave her wonderful support. After her performance, she awaited the results and was thrilled to be awarded first place.

Later in the evening, she received her gold medal.

Deanna will enter Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida as a math major and continue her skating in the Orlando area.

2nd Annual Hoops for Hope Basketball Event

Hosted by Timmy O’Hanlon.

Date: February 12 at 3:30 p.m. at GCHS Gym The game will once again be played in memory of Bobby Menges. This year all of the proceeds from the event will go towards I’m Not Done Yet, the foundation Bobby’s family started in his memory that helps adolescent patients who are battling cancer and other long term illnesses.

Come on out and support the GC School teams and organizations

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Who We Are:

The TMA Booster Club is a group of moms and dads that volunteer their time to raise money to support many organizations and sports teams at Garden City High School. We are ALWAYS IN NEED of new members who can assist us in our future activities to keep great traditions going like the Mother/Son and Father/ Daughter Dances, the GAA/BAA awards for student athletes, and the end-of-year TMA Yearbook for all senior students.

Additionally, we help fund many different events, activities and awards for the students, including providing each student that makes a team with a GC Varsity and Junior Varsity letter and

pin. We get together on a monthly-basis during the school year and socialize as well as review our accomplishments and plan future fund-raising events to keep the Garden City Tradition going.

Tradition. Memories. Alumni.

If any of you moms and dads out there would like to become a member please reach out at www.gctma.org. We are setting up our Junior Executive Committee and sub-committees over the next few months, so please join us!

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Without your support, these special events would NOT BE possible. So we thank you ahead of time.

Thanks for all your support! It takes all the organizations behind the scene to keep the GC Schools at the top of the list….

Thanks to the GC News for helping us promote the fundraising events each week.

GO Trojans!

TMA Booster Club Officers: Rob and Kristin Cappello President Pat and Kerri McElroy Treasurer Jimmy and Kathy Connolly Vice President Chris and Dana Caporicci Social Media Relations Luke and Kelly Lynch Social Chair Group John and Suzanne Blair Bob Basel Rob McLoughlin

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There are thousands of homes in Garden City, all filled with people who dine out every week.

Get your menu into their hands!

On March 13, 2020, The Garden City News will be producing a special hybrid dining magazine, containing menus and coupons from restaurants in and around Garden City, to be delivered with its usual weekly issue.

Distributed to all the offices and homes in Garden City!

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Wednesday, February 12, 2020 Garden CityFebruary High School Wednesday, 12, gym 2020

Game time: 3:30 pmHigh (doors opengym at 3:15 pm) Garden City School Game time: 3:30 pm (doors open at 3:15 pm) Come support the Come support the as they face Oceanside! ($5 suggested donation) as they face Oceanside! ($5 suggested donation) Halftime show features GCHS Cheerleaders!

Halftime show features Cheerleaders!

Delicious Bake Sale GCHS & Great Raffles!

(Raffles - Delicious $5 for 5 tickets, $20Sale for 25&- cash or checks only please) Bake Great Raffles!

(Raffles forAirPods 5 tickets, $20 for 25Gift - cash or -checks please) 2 sets of- $5 Apple - 2 Amazon $100 Cards $100 Visaonly Gift Card

Raffle Basket – Basket of Slime – Basket of Bath Bombs GiftCard Cards 2 setsTickets of Apple AirPods - 2 Amazon $100 Gift Cards - $100 Visa –Gift around – and muchofmore!!

Raffle Tickets Basketfrom – Basket of GC Slime – Basket Bath Bombs – Gift Cards from aaround GC much more!!

Attendees will receive coupon for– aand free egg sandwich and iced tea at

Seventh Street Gourmet!

Attendees will receive a coupon for a free egg sandwich and iced tea at --- $500 (“Challenger”), $250 (“I’m Not Done Yet”)Gourmet! and $100 (“Hero”) Sponsorships Available!

Seventh Street --Contact Liz Menges: efmenges131@gmail.com for more information

--- $500 (“Challenger”), $250 (“I’m Not Done Yet”) and $100 (“Hero”) Sponsorships Available!

--Contact Lizmemory Menges:of efmenges131@gmail.com for more information The game will be played in Bobby Menges, a 2015 GCHS alum who lost his long battle with cancer in 2017. 100% of the proceeds from Hoops for Hope will go to the Bobby Menges I’m Not The game will be played in memory of Bobby Menges, a 2015 GCHS alum who lost his long battle with Done Yet Foundation. cancer in 2017. 100% of the proceeds from Hoops for Hope will go to the Bobby Menges I’m Not Please Timmy O’Hanlon with any questions at 551-0142 or tohanlon36@gmail.com. To learn Donecontact Yet Foundation. more or to make a donation, visit: https://www.imnotdoneyetfoundation.org/donate Please contact Timmy O’Hanlon with any questions at 551-0142 or tohanlon36@gmail.com. To learn more or to make a donation, visit: https://www.imnotdoneyetfoundation.org/donate

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VILLAGE SPORTS Family Movie in Cluett Hall

The Department of Recreation and Parks will be showing the 2019 version of “Aladdin” at St. Paul’s Cluett Hall on Wednesday, February 19. Showtime will be 2 p.m.

The movie runs approximately 128 minutes and is rated PG. Admission is free.

Snacks will be available for a nominal charge.

Recreation staff will supervise.

“Crayola” Wild World Art Class for Grades K - 5

Garden City Recreation and Parks is pleased to offer “Crayola” World of Design Art for grades K–5. The after school enrichment program incorporates different art techniques while your child uses their imagination for this session “Wild World”, studying animals from around the world.

Classes will be held on Mondays from 4 to 5 p.m. beginning February 24. Each class is one hour long and will be held in the St. Paul’s Center at 108 Rockaway Ave. The cost for this program will be $140, checks only, made payable to “Zoda, LLC”. Space is limited! To register for this program, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Ave.

“LEGOS” Wednesday After School Program - Spectacular Sports

Garden City Recreation and Parks again will sponsor “Bricks4Kidz” Legos on Wednesdays beginning February 26 for grades 1 to 4.Classes are held from 4:00-5:00 p.m. at the St. Paul’s Center in one hour sessions for six weeks and registration is limited to 12 children. The cost of this class is $135 per person.

Bricks4Kidz classes build on the popular LEGO bricks to deliver high-quality educational play. Each hour-long class is an engaging experience for your child with a new project each week.

In this session, children will make motorized models of a wide variety of sports, including basketball, soc-

cer, gymnastics and mini-golf using LEGO®Technic bricks and our own Bricks 4 Kidz design instructions. Learn how to use gears and axles, pulleys and levers to create amazing and fun motorized moving parts as we At the end of the six-week session, all participants will go home with a LEGO® goody bag!

To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. Checks only please, made payable to Bricks4Kidz.

“LEGOS” Thursday After School Program - Amazing Animals

Garden City Recreation and Parks again will sponsor “Bricks4Kidz” Legos on Thursdays beginning February 27 for grades 1 to 4.Classes are held from 4:00– 5:00 p.m. at the St. Paul’s Center in one hour sessions for six weeks and registration is limited to 12 children.

The cost of this class is $135 per person, checks only.

Bricks4Kidz classes build on the popular LEGO bricks to deliver high-quality educational play. Each hour-long class is an engaging experience for your child with a new project each week.

It's a zoo in here! Join us for a six-week session building models of amazing animals. Each week, we’ll discuss fascinating facts about the animals we build, from the chameleon that changes colors to the seal model that waddles across the table.

At the end of the six-week session, all participants will go home with a LEGO® goody bag! To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. Checks only please, made payable to Bricks4Kidz.

What sport are you playing this spring?

This spring, consider roller hockey when choosing your spring sport.

Here are our top 10 reasons to join this spring: 1) Commitment is low, but the fun and competition is high!

2020 GCAA Baseball and Softball registration is open 2020 GCAA Baseball and Softball online registration is now open on our Little League webpage www. leaguelineup.com/gcaa. Avoid paying a late fee as pricing goes up after March 1st, 2020. Also, we will only be accepting players after this date provided we have openings so don’t get shut out.

First year players are required to submit a copy of their birth certificate. It can be submitted two ways...

Email: joegcbaseball@gmail.com Or regular mail: GCAA, PO Box 4, Garden City, NY 11530 All players must live in or attend

school within the village of Garden City.

Any parent wanting to coach or volunteer needs to complete the volunteer section of the online player registration. A background check must also be completed via an online volunteer application. The link will be sent once managers and coaches have been selected.

We are looking for a division coordinator for the Rookie West (5 year old) division. Please email Joe Griffin at joegcbaseball@gmail.com if you are interested.

2) It’s super affordable! It’s the best deal in town!!

3) No travel outside the village for games.

4) Only one game a week with plenty of options to use the rink for practice at your leisure.

5) No parent involvement; it is run by Garden City Recreation Staff who all participated in the program when they were younger.

6) No worrying about am I good enough to make the “A squad”— all players of all levels are welcomed.

7) Great opportunity to make new friends in the village who maybe go to school on the opposite side of town.

8) Learn a skill that will last a lifetime.

9) Games are quick, fast-paced and action packed; no wasting your whole day at a sporting event.

10) The opportunity to make memories hoisting OUR VERY OWN Stanley Cup! Stay tuned later this month for additional information regarding spring roller hockey, including the days & times our programs will be offered as well as registration information.

GC Recreation’s Gym Program For Grades K and 1 – Session 1

The Garden City Recreation Department is pleased to announce that this winter, the Recreation Staff will conduct a gym program for children in kindergarten and 1st grade.

This program will consist of organized games and activities in a supervised setting. This program will run on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in St. Paul’s Field House. There is a $40 registration fee for this program and a permission slip is necessary. No fees will be taken at the door. For further information contact the Recreation Office at 465-4075.

Meeting Dates – February 12, 26,

March 4, 11, 18 Sneakers must be worn for any activity in the field house and only water is allowed.

Please Note- Once the children are in our facility, they will not be allowed to leave unless accompanied by an adult.

Please come into the building to pick up your child.

Space is limited! Please please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Ave., or if you have a password you can register online at www. gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

GC Recreation’s Gym Program for Grades 2 to 6 - Session 2

The Garden City Recreation Department is pleased to announce that this winter the Recreation Staff will conduct a six-week gym program for children in grades 2–6.

The registration fee for this program is $40. The program will consist of organized games and activities in a supervised setting. This six-week program will run from 3:30 to 5:45 p.m. in St. Paul’s Field House according to the following schedule: Grades 2-3 Mondays from 3:30– 5:45 p.m. beginning February 10 Grades 4-6 Fridays from 3:30–5:45 p.m. beginning January 31 Sneakers must be worn for any activity in the field house and only water is allowed in the facility.

Note- Once the children are in our facility, they will not be allowed to leave unless accompanied by an adult. Please come into the building to pick up your child and please be prompt .

Space is limited. Please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. with a $40 registration fee made payable to the Inc. Village of Garden City, or, if you have a password, you can register online at www. gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

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Game 13

The Garden City Wings ice hockey team played the Farmingdale Dalers Tuesday evening and skated away with a 8 – 0 shutout performance. Connor Holfester scored the game winning goal (assisted by Ryan Michel and Christopher Heckelmann) at the 6:04 mark of the 1st period. A perfect end to end pass from Luca Bevel to Connor Holfester setup Ryan Michel’s goal at 12:55.

The 2nd period was all Wings.

Jack Ryan scored a power play goal from Frankie Beals’ blue line pass at 5:49. Next Jack Valenti scored at 9:47 from a red line pass from Frankie Beal to Jack Ryan. Julian Larenas

topped off the period with a power play goal (assisted by Ryan Genussa and CJ Smith at 11:12. In the 3rd period, Connor Holfester scored his 2nd and 3rd (hat trick) unassisted at 7:52 and 10:45. Troy Dorizas, who was just back in the lineup after breaking his arm in December, scored at 12:45 (assisted by Ryan Michel and Frankie Beal).

The Wings outshot the Dalers 35 to 21. Antony Remick was outstanding in goal and turned every shot away.

Game 15

The Garden City Wings Ice Hockey team played the Wantagh/Seaford/ Plainedge Kings Sunday evening in front of a sizable crowd of students,

parents and friends. Again, in a must-win situation, the GC Wings HS hockey team came up with the win, 4 -3.

The game started off on a fast pace, with each team testing each other and looking for weaknesses which lead to a scoreless 1st period.

The Kings opened the scoring at the 2:32 mark of the 2nd period. Several minutes later, the Wings went on the power play. It only took Jack Ryan 16 seconds to convert a Thomas Walker and Chris Heckelmann pass to even the score at the 5:43 mark. Jack Valenti, assisted

by Jack Ryan, put the Wings ahead at the 10:10 mark.

Jack Ryan and Julian Larenas

both added un-assisted goals at 3:13 and 6:41 marks of the 3rd period. The Kings answered back at 9:07. And then later, they pulled their goaltender and scored at 14:16 to pull within 1 goal. With 44 seconds remaining, the Wings tied up the Kings and secured the win for Joe Macaluso who faced 28 shots on goal.

We’ll need to win our last game against Massapequa on Tuesday night and a bit of help to have a shot at making the State’s tournament.

The rest of the squad: Christopher O’Keefe, Zackary Debler, Harrison Debler and Patrick Blum. Coaches: Richard Peck, Joe Pyeron and Walter Holewa.

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YO U R W AY F O R W A R D OPEN HOUSE

Open House: Saturday, February 8th | 12:00 - 1:30pm & Sunday, February 2nd | 1:00pm - 2:30pm 101 Second Street, Unit A3, Garden City, NY A rare opportunity for a Hamilton House 2-bedroom, 2 full bath corner Co-op. An elevator building, this apartment boasts an open extra-large living room/dining room layout, master bedroom en suite, hardwood floors, many closets and parking galore. Convenient to 2 LIRR stations, restaurants, shops and all �arden City has to o�er. �rivate appointments available. SD #18. MLS# 3196393. $469,000.

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The football season may be over, but the spring market is just getting started.

Thank you to all of our friends and clients for a successful 2019.

We look forward to working with more of you in 2020.

SOLD 210 Brompton Road 117 Brook Street 414 Burkhard Avenue, Mineola 30 Darina Court, Cathedral Gardens 15 Euston Road 117 Euston Road 12 Hamilton Place, B-12 101 Harvard Street, Williston Park

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UNDER CONTRACT 130 Roosevelt Street 83 Third Street 164 Oxford Boulevard 11 Cedar Place

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Real Estate Salesperson Gold Circle of Excellence Garden City Office 102 Seventh Street, Garden City 516.248.6655 ext.2218, c.516.376.3470 lisaheaney@danielgale.com lisaheaney.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, February 9th | 1:00pm – 3:00pm 88 Second Street, Garden City, NY Set on a 265 ft. deep property in the desirable Central section, this gracious Colonial offers an impressive 4,000 sq. ft. of living space. The home has an open layout which includes a living room with fireplace, banquet-sized dining room, study with fireplace, powder room and a large, eat-in kitchen with mudroom and laundry. The spacious family room leads out to a bluestone patio with a large awning, making it a perfect place to relax or entertain. The expansive backyard offers endless entertaining possibilities and is large enough for a pool. Upstairs, there is a bright, sun-filled master suite with cathedral ceiling and picturesque views of the yard. There is also an en suite bedroom, 2 additional bedrooms, and a full bath. The finished basement provides great recreation space and the 2-car garage has an attic for additional storage. Please join us at our Open House Sunday to preview this beautiful home. SD #18.

MLS# P1367291. $1,895,000.

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Op e n H o u se : S u n d ay, Fe b r u a r y 9 t h | 1 : 0 0 p m - 3 : 0 0 p m 89 Tra n sve rse Roa d , G a rd e n C i ty, N Y Gracious brick Center Hall Colonial, totally renovated and expanded. The 1st floor features an expansive foyer, banquet dining room, formal living room with fireplace, chef 's kitchen with large center island, butler's pantry, and high-end cabinetry, with an adjacent family room and half bath to complete this level. The 2nd floor boasts 5 bedrooms including the master en suite with a walk-in closet, sitting room, and laundry as well as a 2nd en suite with walk-in closet and 3 additional bedrooms with full hall bath. Amenities include: a finished basement, radiant heat throughout, central air conditioning, in-ground sprinkler, and alarm. A must-see, located mid-block in the desirable Mott section of Garden City. SD #18. MLS# P1367501. $1,749,000.

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8 0 West m i n ste r Roa d , G a rd e n C i ty, N Y This exquisite 5-bedroom, 5-bath Estates Section Property is located on a 100 x 150 ft. plot and a desirable, quiet road. A Tudor-style home with a bright and airy interior and a true Center Hall Colonial layout. A large entrance foyer leads to a beautiful living room with fireplace and a sunny family room. The formal banquet sized dining room is adjacent to a completely renovated kitchen that features custom cabinetry, a beautiful center island, dining banquet and radiant heat. A full bath, a large laundry room and a mudroom complete the 1st floor. The 2nd floor has a spacious master bedroom with a large master bath, 3 additional good sized bedrooms and a hall bath. The 3rd floor offers great bonus space, a bedroom, full bath, storage and a cedar closet. The lower level is fully finished and has a fitness area, full bath and an outside entrance which accesses the in ground Gunite pool. The pool, with jacuzzi, is beautifully complimented by a large patio with entertaining and dining space. Additional features include a 2-car detached garage, central air conditioning, in ground sprinkler and a security system. Please call for a private showing. SD# 18. MLS# 3196432. $1,725,000.

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Each o ce 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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Sa t u rd ay, Fe b r u a r y 8 t h & S u n d ay, Fe b r u a r y 9 t h 2 : 0 0 p m – 4 : 0 0 p m 70 P i n e S t re e t , G a rd e n C i ty, N Y This beautiful 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath Colonial features 2,000+ interior sq. ft. and is move in condition and located mid-block on a desirable tree-lined street. The main level features a spacious living room with gas fireplace and large windows, eat-in kitchen with updated appliances and granite cou ntertops, powder room, home office and a lovely den with built-ins. Upstairs you will be find an enchanting master suite with gas fireplace and en suite bath, another large bedroom with vaulted ceilings and stunning palladium window, as well as a 3rd guest bedroom and additional hall bath. Other highlights: beautiful pegged hardwood floors, central air conditioning, gas heat, brand new hot water heat er, 1-car detached garage, attic, basement playroom, in ground sprinklers and convenient to LIRR. A tremendous value. Come see for yourself. SD #18. MLS# 3197065. $860,000.

J e n n i fe r S u l l i v a n , C B R Global Real Estate Advisor Real Estate Salesperson Gold Circle of Excellence 516.248.6655, c.516.361.7190 jennifersullivan@danielgale.com

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Saturday, February 8 | 11:30am – 1:30pm Sunday, February 9 | 11:30am – 1:30pm 1 Kensington Ct, Garden City, NY 6-bedrooms, 4.5-baths.

SD #18. MLS# 3195556. $2,250,000.

Saturday, February 8 | 2:00 – 4:00pm Sunday, February 9 | 2:00 – 4:00pm 70 Pine St, Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath.

SD #18 MLS# 3197065. $860,000.

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Sunday, February 9 | 1:00 – 3:00pm 239 Kensington Rd, Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3194769. $799,000.

Sunday, February 9 | 2:00 – 4:00pm 118 Pine St, Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3150374. $959,000.

Sunday, February 9 | 12:00 – 2:00pm 22 Westbury Rd, Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.55-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3179940. $2,299,000.

Sunday, February 9 | 1:00 – 3:00pm 88 Second St, Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath.

SD #18 MLS# P1367291. $1,895,000.

Saturday, February 8 | 12:00 – 1:30pm Sunday, February 9 | 1:00 – 1:30pm 101 Second St, A3 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2-bath.

SD #18 MLS# 3196393. $469,000.

27 Linden St, Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath.

SD #18 MLS# 3189617. $699,000.

1 Hawthorne Rd, Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-baths.

SD #18. MLS# 3195365. $799,000.

10 Brompton Rd, Garden City, NY 3-Bedroon, 1.55 baths SD#18. MLS# 3193778. $865,000

78 Killburn Rd, Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3190279. $978,000.

11 Keenan Pl, Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3158141. $1,049,000.

35 Brompton Rd, Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3195078. $1,079,000.

50 Poplar St, Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3.55-baths.

SD #18. MLS# 3189301. $1,100,000.

61 Garden St, Garden City, NY 3-bedrooms, 2-baths.

SD#18. MLS# 3192380. $1,129,000.

37 Mulberry Avenue, Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2.55-bath.

SD #18 MLS# 3133541. $1,238,000.

71 Roxbury Rd, Garden City, NY. 5-bedroom, 3-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3179217. $1,299,000.

80 Westminster Rd, Garden City, NY. 5-bedroom, 5-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3196432. $1,725,000.

395 Stewart Ave, Garden City, NY 7-bedroom, 6.5-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3138429. $3,200,000.

4 Carteret Pl, Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 4.55-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3113870. $3,850,000.

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Sunday, February 9 | 1:00 – 3:00pm 360 Steward Ave, Unit A2 Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath.

SD #18 MLS# 3161137. $549,000.

211 Euston Rd, Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3185366. $4,500/mo.

138 Stratford Ave, Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 4.5-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3194290. $6,000/mo.

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100 Hilton Ave, Unit 307E Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath.

SD# 18. MLS# 3172194. $4,200./mo.

111 Cherry Valley Ave, Unit 501 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3183952. $6,000/mo.

100 Hilton Ave, Unit 605 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3170706. $1,200,000.

100 Hilton Ave, Unit 801 Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3179594. $1,999,999.

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.

100 Hilton Ave, Unit PH1 Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 3-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3170675. $2,900,000.

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Make a Difference by Donating Men’s Clothing TO T HE IN N. We are in need of your help collecting men’s clothing (business or causal), belts, shoes and boots for those less fortunate.

Please drop off new and gently used men’s clothing throughout the month of February at the Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty Garden City Office.

Because sharing is caring. Daniel Gale Cares.

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