The Garden City News (2/21/20)

DOUGLAS ELLIMAN LEADS THE MARKET

VALENTINES FOR VETS

Hempstead Town Councilman Tom Muscarella visited Stewart School in Garden City on February 7th, to collect Valentines for Veterans that were created by the students.

Village to celebrate 100 years of Fire Dept.

BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

The Estates Property Owners’ Association meeting on February 12th Garden City Fire Chief Thomas Strysko, announced that there will be a village-wide celebration, grand parade, block party and drill on Saturday June 13 to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the Garden City Fire Department.

Chief Strysko invited all resi-

dents of the village to attend and join neighbors and volunteers in acknowledging the sacrifices and contributions of the fire department past and present.

Fire station renovation plans

On Tuesday, February 25 at 8 p.m. in Village Hall, consulting architects will present draft plans for a rejuvenation of Village of Garden City Fire Station No. 2 in the West, located at Edgemere

Road and Stewart Avenue. Chief Strysko was asked about remodeling the aging station or building a modern facility at the site.

“The Station 2 building is very old and every time it rains there’s water leaking all down the stairwell, water goes all over and there’s mold observed inside. The problem is that with the building built in the early 1900s, when there

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Former Sears building may go off Village tax rolls

BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

At the Estates Property Owners’ Association meeting held Wednesday, February 12 at Stratford School Garden City Village Trustee Brian C. Daughney said that the former Sears building may go off the Village tax rolls if it is leased by NYU Winthrop hospital. This would be a loss of about $460,000 in taxes, he said.

Daughney explained that several large tracts in the Village of Garden City are not taxable parcels for the municipality including the Waldorf School of Garden City, Adelphi University, Cathedral of the Incarnation, Christ Church Saint Anne’s Parish and the Church of St. Joseph (and their affiliated schools). All churches, schools and religious organizations don’t pay property taxes as they are classified as nonprofit organizations and entities.

“I know they’ve started some work at the Sears building (1111 Franklin Avenue) but we as village trustees do not have approval over what goes into Sears but it’s going to be NYU-Winthrop and then, probably it will be off the village tax rolls. That will be somewhere around $460,000 per year off our municipal tax rolls, almost equivalent to 1% of the annual Village Budget (around $59 to 63 million per year). So guess who makes up the rest of that? Resident and commercial property taxpayers,” Daughney said.

Estates’ POA Vice President Jeff Minett asked why NYU-Winthrop Hospital as an operator/tenant of the property would be exempt from being on the tax roll, but the hospital is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and its Mineola campus holds a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center. Any affiliated offices, clerical or functional spaces to be located within the Sears property would belong to the same organization.

He transitioned into explaining the correlations between the costs of green spaces and not-for-profit organizations’ operating in the village and the tax burden shifting largely onto the residents.

“We have less of green spaces in this village, and green space or open space depending on who owns it is very expensive for the village homeowners/taxpayers. In

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Although it’s still quite cold out and many Garden City families are away on winter vacations, the Village Recreation Commission has been hard at work getting the Garden City Pool ready for next summer’s season.

Over the decades the pool has evolved into a top-notch facility, especially as compared to other Long Island municipal pools, which are usually pretty bare-boned. The Garden City Pool is positively lush compared to the stark cement landscapes at several of the community pools in other towns that we’ve visited over the years.

So while we think the pool has been very well run, we actually disagree with the Rec Commission’s decision to keep membership rates the same as last year. While this may be an unpopular point

of view, we think that a very modest increase of a couple of percent would probably be wiser, especially as the state minimum wage has risen.

Garden City evidently is exempt from following the state law and the Recreation Commission has decided to pay first-time workers $12/hour. However, the Village is competing for employees with other businesses out there who are required to pay $13/hour, and this is during a very tight labor market.

So far, the Recreation Department says that it has not had problems attracting candidates, so maybe there won’t be a problem. But it just seems wiser to us to have a little more leeway in the budget in case problems arise in the future.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Offensive comment

To the Editor:

In Angelo DiPippo’s letter from 2/6/2020, he states that Representative Kathleen Rice has “well known [sic]” views on “questionable liaisons”. By “questionable liaisons”, is Mr. DiPippo taking issue with Rice’s support of LGBTQ rights and her endorsement of a gay candidate? I can’t think of anything else that he might be referring to with this phrase, but that viewpoint is incredibly out of touch in 2020 and offensive to many readers of this publication.

Heather Dunleavy Nielsen

Focus on running the Library

To the Editor:

As I read [the article “Village authorizes full time security for Library”] several concerns came to mind, regarding situations that have occurred at that Library for years.

Does the Village realize that this is the same place that:

Has chased out multiple administrators? Hasn’t the Board employed three other Directors and an Assistant Director, only within a 10-year time period, after having had publicly praised each one? Is that ‘normal’? What about the fact that this is a wealthy community, in which, typically, a Director wouldn’t want to run out the door? Check with Manhasset, Port Washington, etc., and you won’t see this same embarrassing situation.

Is looking to hire an Assistant Director, while they don’t have enough staff to cover their public desks and to shelve their overflowing book carts?

Has needed to employ at least two Consultants, separately, even when a Director was employed?

Had to hire Bond Schoeneck & King for legal consultation?

Has been sued by employees for discrimination?

Never replaced their full-time

Librarian in Children’s? It’s been multiple years. How are the Librarians supposed to help the public or run programs?

Doesn’t have an in-house Custodian? If a child gets sick at the Library, does the vomit just sit there until someone is able to come over from the Village?

Cried poverty, while paying high salaries to multiple employees to shelve books, instead of hiring the correct employees?

Turned around and used the same employees to work out of title as Librarians, and also hired new employees, while refusing to offer hours to Librarians who remain on the payroll, due to the Board not wanting to pay for their experience/contracted salaries?

Allowed for nepotism practices, allowing employees to work under family members within the same department, over several years, even when there were budget cuts and the positions were unnecessary?

What do the Village and Civil Service think about these situations? Does anyone smell additional lawsuits?

Does our Village understand that Directors are supposed to make decisions about personnel, while the Board is just supposed to set library policy with the Director? I have read multiple news articles indicating that personnel decisions are made by the Board, when, in fact, they are supposed to be made by the Director.

Does everyone now understand why there has been so much administrative turnover? Why the Library functions the way it does? Why it has such a bad reputation?

It’s a shame what this Village has allowed this place to become…

Focus on making the Library a library before wasting money employing a security firm.

Stop allowing certain ‘volunteers’ (Board) to run the place like it’s a business, or worse, their private companies. In fact, maybe it’s time for some new members and ideas.

Rec Comm: Pool dues, summer employee pay to remain flat

BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

After much discussion at its Thursday, February 13 meeting the Garden City Board of Commissioners of Recreation & Cultural Affairs (Rec. Commission) decided not to raise Garden City Pool membership dues for the coming summer 2020 season, despite adjustments for some salary scales and additional features for the pool.

The Rec. Commission heard about the department’s initial formula working with a 4% increase in pool membership fees for 2020 planned, but its discussion last Thursday evolved against any increase. To be conservative, the Rec. department had begun its projections for the 2020-’21 budget with membership levels at 14% below where they were in 2018. A Village Pool family membership is $495, a senior citizen couple membership is $315 and a ‘family of two’ is $345. The highest cost category is for a School District (non-resident) family membership at $590. Full pricing details are available at the department’s website, GardenCityRecreation.org.

Rec. Commission member Judy Courtney asked for perspective on how in prior years Village of Garden City general funds supplemented the pool operations, as pool and the tennis facility are enterprise funds per municipal budget accounting, and they’re under

the Recreation and Parks departmental organization and program. Paul Blake, head of Garden City’s Department of Recreation and Parks, said the supplemental funding for the pool budget with the 2020-’21 village budget had not been outlined yet. First, a depreciation number for the pool must be provided to Recreation and Parks by Village Treasurer Irene Woo.

Blake says while family memberships to the pool increased by almost 100 families in 2019, there was a sense that the membership fees had been cut by too much, although “it was what it was -18% -- and it worked out fine.” He added that one key driver of the increase in family memberships was excellent (hot) summer weather, as the numbers went up. In July 2019 the village Rec. department sold 100 more memberships than they did in July 2018. But Blake says that factor and the uncertainty over what weather can be allowed staff to lower the 2020 membership projections in their budgetary preparations.

Commission member Christian Siragusa reviewed the proposal for budgeting and said the 2018 numbers (lower membership) were a misnomer because of a poor spring weather-wise and a rate increase to the membership fees.

At its meeting the Commission considered what revenue for the pool

would be if the membership cost of $495 remained with another 1,375 members signing up. Eventually their discussion turned to what amount would cover the operating expenses of the pool, and preparation for next month’s budget work session became pragmatic with thoughts on the Board of Trustees’ reception of the pool revenue projections. According to Blake, while he was nervous about projecting the budget without any increase to membership dues in order to cover operations, the Village Pool budget starting fiscal year 2020-2021 (starting June 1) is in good shape.

Goodwill of members

Russo said when she reviewed the 2020-’21 proposal by the Rec. Department her first instinct was to avoid a rate increase for pool membership after one year ago, when the plan to keep the rate flat was set forth.

“I feel like a rate increase of up to 4% would start to undo whatever goodwill the Commission worked on last year, and with a flat rate we’d still be in the positive,” she said.

Blake reiterated that he’d still be concerned if spring’s weather is not enticing for people to feel compelled to join the Garden City Pool and “if the numbers are far off from our already

diminished projections, we could find ourselves in real trouble.”

The Recreation and Parks Department evaluates on both the enterprise account’s revenue generation and its operational expenses, from maintenance of plant up to and including part-time and seasonal personnel. According to Blake higher operational costs are already going to be averted.

“We are trying to be very careful about what we spend as we know this is a profit & loss business -- the only increase was in the contingent line for the pool, as the village initially puts $45,000 in for the 2020’-21 year for whatif’s. While we (Recreation and Parks) knocked this down to $25,000, we do anticipate spending around $10,000 out of this account. As of today we adjusted to allocate about $5,000 towards repairs of parts in the kiddie pool, as that wet playground has had some problematic features over the last year or two. After the manufacturer gave us an estimate we’ve ordered parts totaling about $4,600 so with shipping I’d anticipate a $5,000 amount. The other $5,000 is going towards work on gutters for the main pool as we observed some areas that had a couple leaks. We want to get that tightened up well before our pool season starts, especially in consideration

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The Cathedral of the Incarnation is beginning the season of Lent with special worship services, music offerings, and educational programming for kids and adults.

Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 26, and the Cathedral is offering four distinct worship services that day: a 7 a.m. Mass with Imposition of Ashes, a 12:15 p.m. Mass with Imposition of Ashes, a 4:00 p.m. “Ashes for Kids” service that is specially geared towards families with children, and a 7:30 p.m. Choral Mass with Imposition of Ashes, featuring choral music from the Cathedral Choirs.

The Cathedral Choirs will also offer a special Choral Evensong for Lent on Sunday, March 1 at 4 p.m. Evensong is a brief choral service offered monthly at the cathedral, with music selections that reflect the liturgical season.

Fellowship in Faith, the Cathedral’s intergenerational fellowship and enrichment time, will offer new themes for both children and adults. Children will explore the theme of “Saying Yes to Jesus” through arts and crafts, storytelling, music and movement. Adults can participate in the Dean’s Forum, which offers “Spiritual Practices for Real Life” beginning March 1. Spirituality can often seem like it’s made for people who don’t have a packed schedule, a crazy

job, or lots of family obligation. But the truth is that the crazier our lives are, the more we need God in the middle of them. This four-week series will explore how we cultivate our conscious contact with God in real life. Simple 15-minute spiritual practices will be taught each week, and daily reminders will be sent to participants to help them make the practice a regular part of their lives. Fellowship in Faith takes place on Sundays at 10 a.m. at the Mercer School of Theology.

The Cathedral clergy are also offering a weekly adult education series on Wednesday nights beginning March 4 called “Five Holy Wounds: The Passion of Jesus Christ in Scripture, Art, and Music.” This series will engage ancient and contemporary reflections on Christ’s passion as ways of encountering the mystery of faith and discovering the spiritual power at the heart of the Christian message. A pot luck meal will be shared each week at 7 p.m in the Mercer School of Theology refectory, followed by class and conversation in the library from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Registration is free and available at www.tinyurl.com/LentSeries2020.

For more information on Cathedral events, visit www.incarnationgc.org/ calendar.

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GCHS seniors named Finalists in National Merit program

Garden City Board of Education president Angela Heineman (left) and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha (right) congratulate National Merit Finalists Alexandra Kucich, James Lynch, Bridget O’Connor, Kayla Quinn, Katherine Staub and James Zheng.

Six Garden City High School seniors have now been named Finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Congratulations to Alexandra Kucich, James Lynch, Bridget O’Connor, Kayla Quinn, Katherine Staub and James Zheng.

Finalists were announced earlier this month with the winners to be named in the spring. Finalists qualified by scoring among the highest in the

state on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test last year. The nationwide pool represents less than 1% of the highest scoring seniors in the U.S., including the highest-scoring entrants in each state. Merit Scholar designees are selected on the basis of their skills, accomplishments and potential for success in rigorous college studies.

GCHS Class of 1970

Fiftieth

The Garden City High School Class of 1970 will be holding its 50th reunion on Saturday, July 25, at the Nassau Bar Association in Mineola from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The event will include a cocktail hour, buffet dinner, open bar, and live music from our school days performed by original members of the junior-senior high school band, The Page Boys.

Reunion

There are other activities scheduled for our reunion weekend. All details about the reunion can be found online

at the reunion website at gchsclassof1970reunion.com. There is an extensive list of missing classmates, which can be found on the website. If you know the whereabouts of anyone on the list, please tell them about the website so they can get in touch.

A note can also be sent to GCHS Class of 1970, c/o Joel Catania, P.O. Box 7332, Garden City, NY 11530.

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Arrest in check theft: On February 12th Garden City Detectives arrested a male/19 from the Bronx for the theft of a check from a Garden City mailbox; the check was altered and cashed for a higher amount. He was charged with grand larceny.

Identity theft: Garden City Police investigated an identity theft report on February 12th in which someone attempted to use the credit card information of a resident to make online purchases totaling $4,000.

Vehicles entered: On February 13th miscellaneous items were reported stolen from vehicles parked in two different driveways on Kenwood Road.

Obstructing intersection: On February 13th a 42-year-old motorist was charged with obstructing the intersection of Cathedral Avenue and 4th Street as well as driving with four license suspensions.

Rainy day? On February 13th a raincoat was reported stolen from a coat rack inside the NY Sports Club.

Vehicle rummager spotted: On February 14th a witness observed a subject rummaging through a vehicle

on 3rd Street. The subject is described as a male, black, 5’7” mid 20’s, facial hair, wearing a blue baseball hat, dark pants and a blue Islanders sweatshirt.

Woman assault ed: On February 14th Garden City Detectives arrested a 44 year-old Freeport woman for allegedly assault ing a female victim on Cathedral Avenue on Feb. 13th. The woman allegedly pulled an earring from the victim’s ear causing a tear in the earlobe.

Leaving the scene arrest : On February 14th a 28-year-old Pennsylvania man was arrested for allegedly leaving the scene of an accident that occurred at Adelphi University on February 12th.

Vehicle damaged: On February A vehicle parked in a Franklin Avenue garage was found damaged by unknown means.

Multiple violations: On February 16th a 34-year-old man was charged with driving on Clinton Road with a suspended license, revoked regis-

tration, uninsured operation and excessive speed.

Stolen car found: On February 17th Garden City Police arrested a 25 year-old New Cassel man for the alleged theft of property from a vehicle parked on Wyatt Road. According to police, he was driving a vehicle reported stolen in New Cassel on February 15. The man was charged with criminal possession of stolen property and petit larceny.

Vehicle lost and found: A van was reported stolen from a Washington Avenue driveway on February 17th. The vehicle was later recovered on Huntington Road.

Items taken from vehicles: On February 17th items were reported stolen from vehicles on Commander Avenue, Garden Street and St. James Street South.

Multiple violations: As a result of a traffic stop of a speeding auto on Clinton Road on February 17th, Garden City Police arrested a 22-yearold male for allegedly driving with six

license suspensions including one for a prior DWI, uninsured operation and excessive speed.

Excessive speed: On February 17th a 24-year-old man was charged with driving on Nassau Boulevard with a suspended license and excessive speed.

Going somewhere?: On February 18th Garden City Police investigated an identity theft report in which someone was able to redeem sky mile points from a resident’s credit card account to book multiple flights.

Child freed: On February 18th Garden City Police were able to unlock a vehicle where a child was accidentally locked inside.

More checks stolen, altered: Between February 12th and 18th multiple checks, reported stolen from area mailboxes, were bleached, altered and cashed for higher amounts by unknown persons. To assist in preventing mail theft, residents are encouraged to give their mail directly to their mail carrier or place them in mail receptacles inside a post office in lieu of placing them in street mailboxes.

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.

7N Parking

The temporary pilot program for permit parking on the western side of Parking Field 7N appears to be a success. To date, 47 parking permits for Field 7N have been issued to residents of 67 Hilton Avenue. The designated spots are available to permit holders 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For the first half of last year, prior to the implementation of permit parking, the Department issued 785 tickets in the lot, compared to the second half of the year in which 1,768 tickets were issued. According to Commissioner Kenneth Jackson, the implementation of permit parking has also assisted the Department with the enforcement of two- and eight-hour parking violations. Of the 1,768 tickets issued, 380 tickets were issued for permit parking violations and 226 were issued for eight-hour parking violations.

Recycling

Due to a drop in scrap prices, Omni Recycling of Westbury, Inc., the company that currently accepts our recycling, advised the Village that it would have to start charging the Village for their services. Up until November 1, 2019 the Village did not incur any cost to dispose of recycling. The Village was paying $50 (newspaper/cardboard recycling) and $80 (commingled recycling) with Omni. It is anticipated this additional expense will cost approximately $165,000 annually. In light of this, Village personnel began investigating other options for disposal of the Village recyclable materials. This month, the Board of Trustees authorized Grenelefe Recyclers, of Oceanside, to provide recycling services on a trial basis at the following rates:

• Newspaper/Cardboard Recycling: $23/ton

• Commingled Recycling $73/ton

Water Tower Update

Work on the new steel water tower is moving along as scheduled. The base cone has been fully assembled. The next section of the tower is being assembled on the floor in preparation for the crane, which will be arriving the following week. Approximately 20 percent of the tower has been con-

THE MAYOR’S UPDATE

structed, which is approximately 40 feet tall. Upon completion, the tower will measure 180 feet above ground elevation.

Fire Dept. Centennial Celebration

The Garden City Fire Department is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. To highlight the occasion, a parade will kick off at 5:00 p.m. from Tenth Street and culminate with a block party and festival in Parking Field 9E from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2020.

Wednesday, February 19, 2020 on Westminster Road, south of the intersection with First Street in West Hempstead

• Trenching on Rockaway Avenue, between 3rd Street and the LIRR bridge, began on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. Trenching is primarily occurring in the northbound lane. Single lane closures should be expected during this work.

com or visit www. westernnassautransmission.com.

2020/21 Budget Meetings

The Board of Trustees has set the following dates for 2020/21 budget meetings. The meetings will take place in the Village Hall Board Room, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted:

• Work Session 1 – March 10, 2020

• Work Session 2 – March 12, 2020

• Work Session 3 – March 19, 2020 (6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to accommodate Board meeting)

• Work Session 4 – March 26, 2020

The Department’s rich heritage is rooted with the Independent Volunteer fire companies that began to form in the Village in 1899 after a devastating fire at the Garden City Hotel. Then in 1920, in order to be more organized and bring these independent companies together, 31 local residents became “charter” members of the Garden City Fire Department, Inc. formally organizing the volunteer fire department. Soon after, the Department was integrated into the Village government. Since 1920, hundreds of resident men and women have proudly served in the ranks. Residents interested in joining the Department can email membership@ gcfdny.com or visit www.gcfdny.com/ recruitment.

Western Nassau Transmission Project

The Western Nassau Transmission Project consists of the construction, operation and maintenance of a proposed new 138 kilovolt underground transmission line primarily within the public roadway rights-of-way for a total distance of approximately seven miles between the East Garden City substation (located in Uniondale) and the Valley Stream substation (located in Lynbrook).

The project is expected to reinforce LIPA’s electric transmission system in the southwest Nassau area and ensure continued reliable service. The underground transmission line will be located wholly within the Town of Hempstead and will traverse the Villages of Garden City, Malverne and Lynbrook, and will be constructed primarily underground.

The two-week construction schedule entails:

• Splice vault No. 18 began on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 on 9th Street, between Cherry Valley Avenue and Hilton Avenue

• Splice vault No. 15 began on

• Preparation of the green “mall area” between the travel lanes of Stewart Avenue to allow for pipe fusing continues this week. No impact to traffic is expected.

• Test hole digging will continue in the areas of Cherry Valley Avenue, from 6th Street to Cathedral Avenue

The Phase 2 Environmental Management and Construction Plan is available for public inspection at the Garden City Library. More information can also be found here: www.westernnassautransmission. com. For questions or concerns, call the hotline 516-780-0665, email info@westernnassautransmission.

Sign up for Village email alerts

Stay connected! Sign up for Village email alerts through an online portal on Garden City’s homepage. The link is located on the bottom right side of the website, www.gardencityny.net. Provide your name and a valid email address to immediately begin receiving non-emergency updates, including local meetings and events, Village Hall holiday hours, even approved solicitations and road closures. Garden City’s website, www.gardencityny.net, is a great online source of information for residents.

Mayor Theresa Trouvé

GC Friends of STEAM host electrical engineering talk

The Garden City Friends of STEAM (GCFS) hosted a presentation and discussion on the topic “What Do Electrical Engineers Do?” at the Garden City Public Library on February 13. The guest speaker, Carl Meshenberg is a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) known as the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.

Mr. Meshenberg shared his many years of experience as an electrical engineer across a broad scope of industries from consumer electronics to aerospace design. The event was attended by middle and high school students interested in electronics, computer science, communications technologies, energy and biomedical engineering. Many of the students are enrolled in the high school Project Lead The Way (PLTW) program.

The PLTW curriculum introduces students to courses such as computer science principles, engineering design, computer integrated manufacturing, civil engineering and architecture. Mr. Meshenberg gave an overview of his career path which included travel around world where he was exposed to diverse cultures and learned the value of collaboration and teamwork. He recommended some fundamental skills for success including the benefits of good communication skills including writing well

and project management.

Mr. Meshenberg said that over his long career he always had fun and always learned new things as technology advanced; “a career in engineering fulfills our curiosity very well”. He also brought along prototypes of electronic devices to show how everything from knowledge in plastic materials to printed circuit board design to environmental testing goes into the new product development process. Also, contributing to the discussion were GCFS board members and fellow electrical engineers, Dr. Edward Lancevich and Matt Wakeham. For students who may have follow up questions, they can always email gcfstem@gmail.com

Next GCFS event will be RoboExpo – February 24 at the Garden City Public Library at 7:00 p.m.

If you have elementary school children who might be interested in First Lego League Robotics, this is a great opportunity to be introduced to how FLL teams work together. GC Library FLL coaches Laura Guinta and Barbara Grace will have the Burnt Panini Pressed Pancakes team overview their research project and demo robot missions. Middle school teams will also attend, as well as the high school Vex Robotics Club.

The Garden City Friends of STEM (GCFS) is a 501c(3) non-profit organization established in 2015 to promote and

support programs in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics for Garden City students. GCFS supports annual scholarships and additional equipment needs for Garden City Public Schools. We are grateful for the support of our members and primary sponsors; The Paul R. Eckna Memorial Foundation, The TMA Booster Club of Garden City Schools, Fidelity Investments and Elevator Services Inc. GCFS is always in need of volunteers…. time commitment is minimal. Its latest news can be found at gcfstem. org and our Facebook page.

Middle and high school students heard about electrical engineering.

Guest speaker Carl Meshenberg spoke about electrical engineering.

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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.

sons for interest in the position. The deadline for receipt of applications is Monday, March 16. Your application can be sent either 1. by mail to “Estates POA Nominating Committee, P. O. Box 282, Garden City, NY 11530, or 2. by email: John DeMaro, Chairman, 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.

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 rea-

The present 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.

Please join the POA by either (1) going to its 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.

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Coronavirus: When and Where to Seek Care

NYU Langone experts want you to know how to stay healthy and when to seek medical care during this active cold and flu season and the evolving outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19).

If You Have Cold Symptoms

For cold symptoms without a fever—runny nose, congestion, sore throat, minor aches and pains—we recommend that you stay at home until you feel better.

If You Have Flu-Like Symptoms

For fever, headache, cough, muscle aches and joint pains—stay home and consult an NYU Langone physician remotely using Virtual Urgent Care.

Same day Virtual Urgent Care appointments are available:

7am to 11pm Monday through Friday 8am to 8pm Saturday and Sunday

Schedule an appointment using the NYU Langone Health app or by visiting nyulangone.org/ virtualurgentcare

When to go to the Emergency Room

If you have a fever, cough, and difficulty breathing, it is important that you do not wait to get care. Call 911 or seek immediate medical attention at your nearest emergency room.

Prevention is the Best Treatment

These tips will help you stay healthy:

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

• Wash your hands frequently for at least 20 seconds using soap and water or use an alcohol-based handrub.

• Always cover a sneeze or cough with a tissue or by using your arm.

• Avoid touching your nose, mouth, and eyes without washing your hands first.

For more information about coronavirus from NYU Langone experts, visit nyulangone.org/coronavirus

BY ALEXANDRA KAVOURAS

With a quirky business name and a noble mission, two sisters, Margaret and Nina, are setting out to help families live healthier and happier. “Oh My Goodness” is a new youth wellness center and holistic café located at 61 New Hyde Park Road in Garden City, New York. Take a step inside this healthy hub and you will soon discover it is not your average café. Instead, you will find a one-stop shop; a community center of all things health and wellness. Their motto: “Eat, play, and be well!”

Among the Garden City community center’s many services include classes in yoga, mindfulness and meditation, as well as Mommy and Me sessions, art activities, and free play. “As educators, we have uncovered that the greatest lesson is understanding one’s health and how to take care of one’s self. Offering these classes at our center was a must when thinking about our youth and the importance of their wellbeing,” said Margaret. Moreover, adults can rest assured that the menu items available are not only delicious, but healthy and unique. “We are excited to share options like as our adaptogen lattes, that are specifically catered to children,” said Nina. “They are made with adaptogens that increase brain power, attentiveness, and help our little ones find their

calm.” Health is made fun at this center, which also caters to kids’ special occasions. Families can book parties, complete with active play spaces, fun crafts, face painting, and of course, yummy eats for all youngsters. At Oh My Goodness, these two entrepreneurs are helping create a new generation of little ones that are knowledgeable and well informed about the decisions they make involving health and wellness. Many have heard the phrase: “You are what you eat.” That could not be more true today. Currently, according to the New York Department of Health, a third of children in New York are obese or overweight. The number has tripled in the last three decades. (Source: Health.NY.gov). Likewise, a growing presence of technology in kids’ lives means that many children often rely on more sedentary pastimes. These growing issues are all very familiar to Margaret and Nina. Formally trained in children’s education, these dynamic females bring with them years of experience in the areas of teaching, health coaching, and healthy living. As with many societal woes, hope lies in the youth. This Long Island center is offering options for families and children to create healthy habits and understand the benefits of adopting a healthy lifestyle early on. Remarkably, they are doing it in a way that is also innovative and wildly fun.

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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: $2,875,000 Date: 2/05/2020

6 bedrooms, 4 full/ 2 half baths

Style: Colonial Total taxes: $45,775

Lot Sq. Ft.: 56,250

MLS number: 3099670

Magnificent Colonial With Every Amenity In Place. Home Has Been Completely Renovated And Includes 7200 Sq.Ft. Of Living Space Including Finished Basement. 1.3 Acres. Stunning Entryway W/Grand Staircase, Leaded Glass Windows; Exquisite Custom Millwork; High End Chef’s Kitchen W/Butler’s Pantry And Lg. Familyrm/Gas Fp; New Baths,Roof; Property Also Includes Half “Sport Court,” Guest Cottage With Br, Lr, Updated Kit&Full Bath, New Heat. State-Of-The-Art Alarm/ Security System; Whole House Generator

Sold price: $940,000

Date: 02/18/2020

6 bedrooms, 3 full/1 half baths

Style: Colonial

Total taxes: $33,385

Lot Sq. Ft.: 15,002

MLS number: 3185021

This Grand Colonial on historic Stewart Avenue is set on a third of an acre with over 3,000 square feet of living space. This home boasts six large bedrooms, three and a half updated bathrooms, new windows, gleaming hardwood floors, a two car garage and in-ground sprinklers. Finished top floor. It is close to LIRR, schools, shopping and the Garden City Country Club.

Houses featured on this page were sold by various real estate agencies

212 Stewart Avenue

At Winthrop Orthopedic Associates, we want you to get the care you need as quickly and conveniently as possible. That’s why our Garden City location is open until 8 pm Monday through Friday.

Our specialists provide general orthopedic services for the whole family, including surgical and nonsurgical treatment for orthopedic trauma, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, and congenital disorders. Onsite imaging is available to immediately evaluate an injury.

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Historical Society Art submissions due March 13

Students in grades kindergarten through 12 who reside in Garden City are reminded that the deadline for submissions to The Garden City Historical Society’s Children’s Juried Art Contest is Friday, March 13. The theme of the 2020 contest is “Windows and Architectural Details in Garden City”.

Drawings must be created in pencil, color pencil, or pen and ink, and artwork must not exceed 18 by 24 inches, including matting. The contest has four categories: K-1, Grades 2 through 5, Middle School and High School. There is a separate category for Photography/Computer Graphics for high school students only (grades 9-12). The contest will be judged by local residents with an art industry background. Awards will be presented to First Place, Second Place and Honorable Mention winners in each category.

Once again, Dick Blick Art Materials of Carle Place is graciously donating prizes for this year’s second and third place winners.

The Historical Society will host a reception for the winning artists and their families on Sunday, March 22 at The Garden City Historical Society Museum, 109 Eleventh Street, from 1 to 3 p.m. Awards will be presented at that time. In addition to the reception date, a free exhibit, which includes all entries, will be open to the public during the following week. Society Board members will be at the Museum while the exhibit is open on Thursday, March 26, from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, March 28 and 29, 1 to 3 p.m. Visitors are also encouraged to browse the Society’s Museum Gift Shop and its consignment shop, the A.T. Stewart Exchange, on the Museum’s Lower Level.

For further information about the art contest, student permission forms, or to arrange for submission of artwork, please contact Mary Jane Caldwell, the Society’s Education Committee chairperson, at 516248-5917. Garden City public school and St. Joseph school students can submit work through the art teachers in their buildings.

The 2019 Juried Children’s Art Contest Winners are joined at the Artists’ Reception by several Garden City art teachers and Schools Superintendent Dr. Kusum Sinha (far right).

Volunteer firefighters mark Centennial anniversary

The Garden City Volunteer Fire Department, made up over 100 residents of the Village, will be celebrating its Centennial in 2020, and will hold a parade and Block Party on Saturday, June 13 beginning at 5 p.m.

Event Chairperson Ex-Chief Richard Chiarello commented that “the Department’s 100th Anniversary Committee has been working hard planning this celebration and the members are excited we’re at such a significant milestone in our history.”

“There are different activities the Department is planning,” noted Fire

Chief Thomas Strysko, “and the parade and block party is the big event where we can celebrate with the residents of Garden City.”

The Volunteer Firefighters will host a parade, beginning at 5 p.m. from Hilton Avenue and Tenth Street, and will head south to Seventh Street, then to Franklin and North on Franklin Avenue to the parking lot east of Tenth Street.

Residents are invited to view the parade and join the Department at the Block Party.

Celebrate the Best of Broadway at Adelphi Performing Arts Ctr.

Adelphi University’s talented students take the stage for Best of Broadway at the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (PAC) from Saturday, February 29, through Sunday, March 1. Director Nathan Brewer and music director Steven Altinel return for this performance featuring the memorable melodies of legendary Broadway composer and lyricist Jerry Herman. Audiences will be treated to favorites and rarities from “Hello, Dolly!”, “La Cage aux Folles”, “Mame” and more.

Adelphi’s Best of Broadway takes place at 8 p.m. on Saturday, February

29, and 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, on the Westermann Stage in Adelphi’s PAC Concert Hall.

Tickets are $25, 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.

EPOA hosts Meet & Greet at February Meeting

The Eastern Property Owners’ Association (EPOA) hosted a Meet & Greet ahead of its February public meeting on February 11th at the Garden City Fire House. The Officers and Directors of the EPOA would like to thank all of the Village residents who came to learn more about the EPOA and how to become a member. The EPOA would also like to thank the Fire Department for their hospitality and continued service to the village.

Special thanks to Jon Debrich and his committee for arraigning and setting up the refreshments for the Meet & Greet. Approximately fifty residents enjoyed conversation and snacks during our Meet & Greet and remained for our public meeting.

The meeting included a number of updates from the EPOA President, East Village Trustees and Recreation Representatives. Updates on the U.S. EPA drilling at the Old Roosevelt Field Contaminated Groundwater Area Superfund Site, PSEGLI Western Nassau Transmission Project and National Grid’s Northwest Nassau

Natural Gas Reliability Project all taking place in the East were discussed.

Additionally, the EPOA continued their Membership Drive, which allows East residents to pay $20 for 1 year of membership or $40 for 2 years of membership. Residents may pay by check, PayPal (go to www.gcepoa. org), or through Venmo (@GCEPOA). If you are unsure if you are still a member you may email the EPOA at contactus@gcepoa.org. As a reminder, the EPOA consists of all volunteers but does have ongoing communication related expenses. Thank you for your support.

Save the Date for the EPOA’s next public meeting on Tuesday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Senior Center on Golf Club Lane. To learn more about the EPOA, how to become a member, upcoming events, and issues concerning the East, you may visit us at our website (www.gcepoa. org), on Facebook (search: “Garden City Eastern Property Owners’ Association”), and on Twitter (@GC_ EPOA).

GC Estates POA announces scholarship applications

The Property Owners’ Association of the Garden City Estates announces that applications are now available for the 2020 Yuter-Newman Scholarship. The scholarship is named in honor of Mort Yuter and Jerie Newman, past presidents of the Estates POA, both of whom exemplified the very best in civic spirit and dedication. Over the course of fifty years, Mort and Jerie were very involved in many Garden City citizen organizations.

This merit-based scholarship will be awarded to two 12th-grade students (from any public or private high school) that reside in the Garden City Estates section and whose family have paid membership dues to the Estates POA for the 2019-2020. year. The applicants must be accepted to, and attending, a four-year college full-time in the fall.

The selection of the winners will be by the Estates POA Scholarship Committee and will be based on academic excellence and the level of involvement in local civic causes and community service. The Scholarship Committee of the Estates POA will review all applications and make the final determination of the winners. Please see the application for further requirements. To obtain an application, visit the POA’s website at www. gcestates.org . Please mail the completed application and an official copy of your high school transcript to Scholarship Committee Chair, GC Estates POA, P.O. Box 282, Garden City, New York 11530 or e-mail to Tina DiMino at tina. dimino@gmail.com. Applications must be received by Friday, April 24, 2020 to be eligible.

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Garden Stage to present concert by Joe Jencks

The Garden Stage at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central Nassau will be hosting a concert by Joe Jencks on Friday, March 6.

Joe Jencks blends well-crafted instrumentals and vivid songwriting, serving it all up with his signature lyric baritone voice that has the edgy richness of a good sea-salt caramel, providing a feast for the ear as well as nourishment for the soul.

A veteran of the international folk circuit, Joe is an award-winning songwriter and celebrated vocalist based in Chicago. Merging conservatory training with his Irish roots and working-class upbringing, Joe delivers engaged musical narratives filled with heart, soul, groove and grit. Joe has penned several #1 folk songs, including the ever-relevant “Lady of The Harbor.” From Festivals like Falcon Ridge, Kerrville, Mariposa, and Old Songs, to venues like Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall, Jencks has enthralled diverse audiences with his

approachable style.

All seats $20 with advance reservation - $22 at the door.

Call to reserve a seat. All ticket sales are at the door - cash or checks accepted.

Reservations: (516) 248-8891 or reservations@gardenstage.com

Information: www.GardenStage.com or visit us/like us at “Garden Stage” on facebook.

7:00 p.m.: Doors open and open mic sign up.

7:30 p.m.: Open mic

8:30 p.m.: Show begins Indulge in delicious homemade desserts during intermission at the Mallette Gallery

Coming next month: Austin MacRae, April 3

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation Central Nassau is located at 223 Stewart Ave. (at Nassau Blvd.), Garden City.

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“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time”

Garden City High School is pleased to announce its upcoming production of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” a play by Simon Stephens and winner of the 2015 Tony Award for Best Play.

Based on the novel by Mark Haddon, the play explores the story of 15-year-old amateur detective Christopher John Francis Boone, who is a mathematical genius. The titular curious incident is the mystery surrounding the death of a neighbor’s dog, Wellington. While searching for the murderer of the dog, Christopher discovers much about his life and the world he lives in.

Performances will be held at Garden City High School on Thursday,

March 5 at 4 p.m., Friday, March 6 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 7 at 7 p.m. General admission tickets can be purchased for $10, while student and senior citizen tickets are $8. Tickets can be purchased in advance by visiting www.our.show/gchs/curious. For more information or group sales, contact (516) 478-2081.

Senior citizens in the community are invited to attend the March 5 performance for free and will be treated to a free buffet-style dinner at 3:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria sponsored by the Garden City Teachers’ Association. Senior citizens can register for this event by calling (516) 4782222. Please RSVP by March 2.

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WPOA seeks applicants for Officers, Directors

The Western Property Owners Association (WPOA) is seeking applicants for positions as Officers and Directors. While these are volunteer positions, the benefits, in term of learning how your local government operates and being a part of your Village government system can be very uplifting. As a director you can help bring events for families to our Western Section.

If you’d like to have some additional information before applying to the Board, you can contact our WPOA President, RoseAnn Vernice, at ravernice@optimum.net.

WPOA terms of office begin in April 2020. Any resident of the Western Section of the Village who is interested in seeking office or joining the WPOA Board of Directors can submit

a letter of interest and a resume to: RoseAnn Vernice, PO Box 7976, Garden City, NY 11530 or email to ravernice@optimum.net

The deadline for submission of applications is Monday, March 9, 2020. Applications will be reviewed by the Nominating Committee, and interviews will be conducted, as needed. The Committee will present its nominations at the April General Meeting.

The Western Section of Garden City is bordered on the north by the main line of the LIRR, on the east by the west side of Tanners Pond and Edgemere Roads, on the south by Cambridge Avenue and on the west by Jefferson Street.

Please visit www.gcwpoa.com, for up-to-date information and Village meeting dates.

Adelphi theater students, alumni to present one-act plays

The talented students of Adelphi University’s Department of Theatre present four new, original one-acts during the Adelphi One-Act Festival at the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (PAC) from Tuesday, February 25, through Sunday, March 1.

The six shows, which will showcase the talents of Adelphi’s current and past generations of theatre makers, are under the direction of three Adelphi directors, Maggie Lally ’82, James O’Neil ’88 and Shoshanah Tarkow ’06.

The original one-acts have been written by Adelphi playwrights Megan Lohne ’04, Phil Potak ’78, MA ’87 and Kyle Smith ’13.

Content Advisory: Please be advised that Act Two of this production includes discussions of suicide, death and bullying that may be upsetting to audience members.

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The Adelphi One-Act Festival will be held in the Black Box Theatre in Adelphi’s PAC Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25; Wednesday, February 26 (with a post-show discussion); Thursday, February 27; Friday, February 28; and Saturday, February 29. Matinee shows will take place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 29, and Sunday, March 1.

Tickets are $20, 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.

We’re looking for writers in our community to compose articles on local topics, opinions, reviews, worthy places to visit on Long Island, and even pieces of fiction. We aim to feature at least one new article and writer each week in our Discovery magazine section.

Email submissions: editor@gcnews.com

• Attach article and any photos (1MB), along with your name and contact info.• Articles must be between 1,500 - 3,000 words. • Each writer will be reimbursed a stipend of $25.⁰⁰

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GC resident and author tours St. Mary’s Hospital

Dr. Edwin Simpser, president and chief executive officer; Lucille Messina, Nancy Speller RN, MS, director, care coordinationservices; Dr. Audrey Berman, pediatrician; Christine Duffy, project manager, Strategic Initiatives

Recently, Lucille Messina, Garden City resident and author of “Waiting to Hear “Momma”: A Mother’s Memoir,” was invited to tour St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children in Bayside Queens. St. Mary’s has been helping children and young adults with complex medical conditions heal and thrive for over 145 years. They are the largest provider of long-term care for children with complex medical conditions in New York State, and one of the nation’s leading providers of pediatric post-acute care.

Dr. Edwin Simpser, president and CEO, provided an extensive tour. Over the past 20 years, he has tirelessly devoted himself to advancing the organization’s mission of caring for children with special needs and their families.

After the visit, Lucille commented, “It has been a long time since I had walked the halls of this magnifi-

cent facility. With all the changes and upgrades I viewed, you certainly have lived up to your mission and have given kids and their families more than they had dreamed possible.”

Lucille’s special-needs daughter attended St. Mary’s, and she wrote about her emotional experiences as the mother of a medically fragile child. “Waiting to Hear “Momma”: A Mother’s Memoir” is a raw and honest journey. It is a must read for parents, professionals and caregivers.

For more information on St. Mary’s, visit www.stmaryskids.org. Reviews and additional information on Lucille’s book can be found on the FB page Special Child Press, and to purchase, visit Amazon or Barnes and Noble websites. You may contact her at specialchildpressLLC@gmail.com.

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GC Schools Community Services Fair provides info for

Garden City UFSD professionals and SEPTA organized the district’s Community Support Services Fair to make information about services for children of all abilities easily available.

Garden City High School recently hosted a Community Support Services Fair in the school library. Vendors from camps, recreation, and child and adult service organizations were on hand to provide information about services available to children of all abilities. The free fair was coordinated in conjunction with Garden City School District counselors and social workers and Garden City SEPTA.

Photos courtesy of the Garden City School District

Garden City SEPTA was one of several community-based organizations on hand to provide information about services to children in the community. SEPTA also co-sponsored the event.

It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults at the Library

Chick Incubation Project

Beginning Tuesday, February 25

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!

Winter-Spring 2020 Book Lists for Tweens and Teens

Looking for book recommendations? Not sure what to read next? Stop by the Tweens and Teens room to check out the winter–spring 2020 middle school and high school students! The recommendations include 60 books for middle school students and 60 books for high school students based on different genres and themes.

Vote

for the 2020 Tweens and Teens

Summer Reading Club Prizes

This year’s Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Club Prizes will be decided by the tweens and teens! Stop by the Library in February and March and cast your vote on what you want your Summer Reading Club Prizes to be this year! Those voting must be entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2020 and are asked to only fill out one ballot. The nominees, as chosen by the Library’s Teen Advisory Board, are as follows:

1. $50 Amazon Gift Card

2. Snow Cone Machine

3. $60 7th Street Gift Card Package ($20 Gift Cards to Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks, and TCBY)

4. Chocolate Gift Basket (with at least $50 worth of chocolate)

5. Airpods

6. Art Set

7. Amazon Echo

8. $50 Target Gift Card

9. $50 GameStop Gift Card

10. $50 Urban Outfitters Gift Card

11. Table Top Air Hockey

12. $50 Dick’s Sporting Goods Gift Card

Voting will be open until April 3. The nominees with the most votes will be this year’s Summer Reading Club Prizes, so make sure to get your vote in at the Library!

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 robotics 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.

Book Giveaway Party and Summer Reading Club Preview

Join us on Saturday, March 7, 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Library for our Tweens and Teens Book Giveaway Party and Summer Reading Club Preview. Have snacks, participate in book-themed activities, and vote for this year’s Summer Reading Club prizes! Plus all attendees will get a free book to take home! This program is for Grades 6-12. Registration began Tuesday, February 18 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limit-

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.

ed, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

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 began February 11 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library and is joint program with the Young Adult and Children’s Departments.

Tween

Night: Book Discussion: “Smile” by Raina Telgemeier

Join us for our April Tween Night on Monday, April 27 at 7 p.m., which is a book discussion. We will be discussing the popular graphic novel Smile by Raina Telgemeier and then participate in activities based on the book. This program is for tweens in Grades 4-7. Snacks and drinks will be served. Register beginning March 3 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.

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 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, March 10

• Tuesday, April 7

VolunTeens

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.

Volunteer

Teen Reviewers Needed

Would you like to be a reviewer for the Library? Need community service hours? Then become a Volunteer Teen Reviewer! This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6-12. Reviews will be used to update the Tweens and Teens Library Review Page (https:// www.gardencitypl.org/category/teenreviews/). Reviews can be submitted via our online submission form, which can be found here: https:// www.gardencitypl.org/submit-a-teenreview/. Reviews are subject to approval by the Young Adult Librarian. Please make sure to follow the guidelines for reviews in order for the review to count toward community service.

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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.

News from the Children’s Room

Mardi Gras

This year, February 25 is the Tuesday before Lent, which is synonymous with parades, good times and festive parties! Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday is celebrated in many cities, with the most famous being New Orleans! Check out some of our books on this fun Tuesday including: “Mardi Gras and Carnival” by Molly Aloian, “Mardi Gras” by Dianne M. Macmillan, “Mardi Gras: Parades, Costumes & Parties” by Elaine Landau.

Winter Spring Programs

Winter/Spring 2020–Registration for Storytimes and Book Discussions began on January 7. Registration for non-residents began 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. began Feb. 4), March 12 (Reg. began Feb. 11), March 19 (Reg. begans Feb. 18), March 26 (Reg. begins Feb. 25).

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.

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 PROGRAM-

A 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.

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. 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 began Feb. 11.

**ART WITH SAMANTHA:

March 7

Join Samantha Raiten for some fun

New start time for

Friends of Library’s 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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

Library Board to discuss

Children’s Department redesign

There will be a Special Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees on Monday, February 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the Library’s small meeting room located

on the lower level for presentations by architects of design proposals for the Children’s Department.

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Smilin’ Irish Eyes at the Historical Society Museum

Irish Singer Mary O’Dowd will be “raisin’ the divil” at her performance, March 15, at the Historical Society Museum.

Get ready for another Irish extravaganza at The Garden City Historical Society Museum, with the presentation of “Sounds and Songs of Ireland for a Sunday Afternoon,” on Sunday, March 15. A “standard” in the Society’s long-running Music Series, this St. Paddy’s Day performance brings back the incomparable Irish singer Mary O’Dowd, with guitarist Ron D’Addario and fiddler Bob Mastro.

The Society thanks Fragrances of Ireland, based in County Wicklow, which will sponsor a raffle package and provide sample lotions and scents for “Sounds and Songs of Ireland” guests. Inis the Energy of the Seathe signature scent of Fragrances of Ireland - is a truly unique discovery fragrance that makes one feel close to the sea no matter where you are.

Additional event sponsors include Garden City’s own Irish clan at Clancy and Clancy Brokerage, Ltd. and Debbie Bertoli of Treasured Tag Sales, Inc., an expert tag and estate sale specialist.

The performance is scheduled for 3 p.m. in the beautiful Victorian setting of the Society’s Museum at 109 Eleventh Street. Open seating begins at 2:30; ticket donation is $40 per person. Light, “Irish-inspired,” refreshments follow the performance.

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 through Eventbrite and on the Society’s website: tgchs.org. For further information, please call the Historical Society at 516-746-0090, or the Exchange at 516-746-8900.

The eldest child of John and Ellen O’Dowd of Sligo and Roscommon Counties, Ireland, Mary O’Dowd is a native New Yorker. In her Irish family, most entertainment occurred at home or in the homes of aunts, uncles and friends, and provided excellent training for her 30-years of singing in the Irish-American folk circle. She recorded three albums on CD, performed at Carnegie Hall, New York’s Town Hall, Westbury Music Fair, Joseph Pap’s public theatre, and even on the stage in McCloskey Auditorium at St. Anne’s Church in Garden City. She has sung in clubs in New York, New Jersey, Toronto, Vancouver, Los Angeles and Ireland. She and her husband, Tony Pope, owned Mary O’s restaurant on East 57th Street in Manhattan, where Mary performed nightly.

Mary is executive director and founder of the Frances Pope Memorial Foundation. She is proud and humbled that for 33 years the foundation has continued its mission to improve families’ quality of life during their children’s illnesses by offering financial resources, friendship, support and empathy. The foundation has distributed over one million dollars and has helped over 700 families. It provides funding for the Andrew Baeumler Technology Program at Mount Sinai Children’s Hospital, and supports the medical community by paying part of the Pediatric/Oncology Fellow’s salary at the Stephen Hassenfeld Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, NYU Langone Medical Center.

Additionally, Mary is associated with the Board of Physician’s Home assisting physicians in need, and SNACK & Friends’ fundraising committee providing after-school and weekend programs for children with developmental disabilities and their families.

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.

Community Club plans musical presentation in March

BY RUTH LABOSCO & KATHY MCCORMICK, CHAIRPERSONS

The Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead is ushering in the month of March with a musical program of Broadway songs, along with a few Irish tunes, for all its members and guests ($5 fee for guests). Wednesday, March 4, at 1:30 p.m. at the Garden City Casino, two very talented performers will take us on a musical journey through Broadway’s best. Jean McCormick and Joe Chojnacki have selected a great assortment of songs which I am sure we will all enjoy.

Jean is a graduate of Hofstra University who has had the opportunity to perform all over the world. In the U.S. she has toured with different musicals taking her from Alaska to Florida. Jean has also appeared at Tokyo Disney, The National Theatre of Taiwan, and has spent many happy years singing on ships, while traveling through The Mediterranean and Europe. New ven-

ture for Jean and a colleague is the developing of shows for cruise ships and theme parks. Jean just returned from Rochester, where she played Mrs. Crachchit in “A Christmas Carol.”

Joe is a graduate of Scranton University, and received a Master’s Degree from Adelphi University. By day, he works as a cameraman for CNN, but fills his nights and weekends with music as the lead singer and guitarist for the band The Switch. For nearly 20 years, he has played restaurants, bars and private parties all over Long Island. This dynamic duo married on September 29, 2012.

Please join us for this very special musical presentation. We will be serving coffee and tea following the program. Anyone who would like to learn more about The Community Club and its wonderful programs, trips and Fine art classes can contact the club office at {516} 746-0488, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

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Deadwood, South Dakota Resurrects

Wild West Past at End of Mickelson Trail

BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE

It strikes me as somewhat ironic, or perhaps appropriate, that Deadwood, South Dakota, so famous for being the place where Wild Bill Hickok was killed in a saloon playing poker, after being mining boomtown and a virtual ghost town, has been reincarnated as a casino gaming mecca.

Our hotel, the Deadwood Mountain Grand Resort, actually

reflects both these traditions: it has one of the biggest casinos and the building has repurposed what used to be a slime plant (slime is the waste left when they use cyanide to decompose rock to release the gold), that was part of the Homestake Mine. The Homestake Mine was the second-largest gold producer in the United States and the longest continually operating mine in US history, operating from 1885 to as recently as 2001.

We’ve arrived at Deadwood at the end of biking the 109-mile long Mickelson Trail, a bike trail convert-

ed from a former railroad line named to Rails-to-Trails Conservancy’s Hall of Fame, which we have covered in three days of the six-day Wilderness Voyageurs “Badlands and Mickelson Trail” bike tour of South Dakota.

My day began at the Blue Bell Lodge in Custer State Park, with a buffalo strolling up to the porch of my cabin. We then were shuttled in the Wilderness Voyageurs van to the Mystic Trailhead, to ride the remaining 34 scenic miles of the Mickelson Trail into Deadwood.

It’s already about 3 pm, and armed

with a list of activities that take place which I have obtained from the concierge (the shootout on Main Street at 6 pm, for example), I quickly drop my things to rush out to get to the Mount Moriah Cemetery which I remember the Alex Johnson Hotel manager, Ross Goldman, telling me about. Though the concierge and the visitor bureau guy discourage me from walking up there (there isn’t a public bus and the bus tour which makes a quick stop at the cemetery

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Deadwood, South Dakota Resurrects Wild West Past at End of Mickelson Trail

doesn’t make sense, I head out anyway –the hike, up 4,800 ft. to a high ridge overlooking Deadwood Gulch – the highest point in Deadwood - proves no big deal (especially compared to the hills we biked yesterday in Custer State Park) and takes just about 20 minutes.

At the entrance, they provide an excellent map with information and location of the notable graves of the important people who are buried here for you to do your own self-guided walking tour.

The major lure – and why there is a line of people - is the side-by-side plots

of James Butler (Wild Bill) Hickok and Calamity Jane, whose legends continue to animate Deadwood even today.

According to the guide, James Butler Hickok was murdered in Deadwood on August 2, 1876. He came, along with so many others, to the Deadwood gold camp in search of adventure and fortune. But his true passion was gambling. While playing a game of cards, he was shot in the back of the head by Jack McCall. “Wild Bill’s colorful life included service as a marshal, an Army scout and other tasks which called for a fast gun and no aversion to bloodshed.”

(Later, you can see the re-creation of the

arrest of Jack McCall, and then a re-creation of the hastily convened miners’ court, by the Deadwood Alive troop.)

Martha “Calamity Jane” Canary (1850-1903) also had a colorful life, which she largely created and which may or may not be true. “She worked on a bull train, performed in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show and was a prostitute.” She claimed to have been Wild Bill Hickok’s sweetheart (and even that they were married and had a daughter). Her grave marker calls her Martha Jane Burke because she married Clinton Burke after Hickok’s death. She is known for acts of charity and willingness to nurse the sick.

In 1903, Calamity Jane died in the Terry mining camp, her dying wish, “Bury me beside Wild Bill” was carried out.

The cemetery was established in 1878 and actively used until 1949. There are some 3,627 people buried here including a children’s section with 350 who died in of scarlet fever and diphtheria epidemic 1878-1880; a Civil War section, a Jewish section (surprisingly large, it is interesting to read the family names) and a Chinese section (there is even a Chinese altar and ceremonial oven) and several notable and colorful characters who are described in the guide with directions to their gravesites.

I am struck by the wrought iron gates at the entrance which have symbols representing the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Freemasonry and the Star of David. Indeed the name Mt. Moriah was chosen for its religious affiliation with both the Christian Bible and the Jewish Torah (Mount Moriah is located within Jerusalem, the site of Solomon’s

temple.)

It takes about an hour to visit. ($2/entrance fee, 108 Sherman St., Deadwood 57732, 605-578-2082, www. cityofdeadwood.com).

Deadwood, it turns out, was named for the dead timber on the surrounding hills, not for its shoot-outs. The discovery of gold in the Black Hills brought thousands of new people to the area.

I get back down to the historic Main Street in plenty of time for the 6 pm “Main Street Shootout”, featuring a fantastic Calamity Jane character.

There are free shows throughout the day on Historic Main Street (reminiscent of a theme park’s re-creation of a Wild West town): Deadwood’s True Tales; a 2 pm Main Street shootout; a Rootin’Tootin’ Card Game for kids and old-thyme musical show; Dr. Stan Dupt’s Travelin’ Medicine Show; 4 pm Main Street shootout; 4:30 Old Thym Hoe Down; 5:45 Deadwood’s True Tales on the steps of the historic Franklin Hotel.

After the 6 pm shootout, I check out the shops and grab a burger with another couple from our bike tour who I meet up with on the street, and come back for the 7:30 pm “Capture of Jack McCall” outside Saloon 10 (there is the “original Saloon 10 where Wild Bill was actually shot).

From there, we all march up the street to the Masonic Temple for the 8 pm “Trial of Jack McCall”.

“The Trial of Jack McCall” has been performed steadily, I am astonished to learn since 1925, making it one of the nation’s longest running plays. It

Calamity Jane’s grave at Mount Moriah Cemetery, Deadwood, South Dakota © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

The actual Saloon No. 10 where Wild Bill Hickok was killed by Jack McCall while holding a poker hand of Aces and Eights, forever known as the “Dead Man’s Hand”. © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

“Calamity Jane” in a daily shootout on Deadwood, South Dakota’s historic Main Street © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

began as an annual presentation during Statehood Days. The script is based on news accounts of the actual trial which took place in the mining camp of Deadwood after Jack McCall murdered James Butler “Wild Bill” Hickok. Wild Bill was playing poker in Nuttal and Mann’s Saloon No. 10 and was shot in the back of the head while holding Aces and Eights, forever known as the “Dead Man’s Hand”. (People leave the cards at his grave.).

While based on fact, it is done with great humor (if a murder trial can be fun). “It has to be accurate,” any “Cookie” Mosher who plays John Swift, Clerk of the Courts and Executive Director of Deadwood Alive, tells me because Deadwood Alive, a nonprofit, is supported in part by Historical Preservation Society. (It reminds me of the “Cry Innocent,” recreation of a Salem Witch Trial, in Salem, Massachusetts).

They even recreate the edition of the Black Hills Pioneer which reported the story of Hickok’s murder, on August 3, 1876. “A dastardly murder was committed in Deadwood gulch yesterday afternoon. The fiendish murderer who shot him in the back is in jail. The dead man is Wild Bill Hickok, whose prowess with the pistols is known far

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and wide. Single-handed, he captured robbers and trouble makers in the south, at Dodge city, Abilene and Hays, Kansas, in Nebraska, in all the south. Men feared him, feared his quickness on the draw, the deadly and accurate aim which send more than one roustabout sprawling.

“But on this terrible, bloodstained afternoon in the wild gold camp of the Black Hills, Wild Bill never had a chance.”

This is a family-friendly show where the selected members of the audience participate in the performance serving as jurors in the trial- the jury of miners is made up of “minors” – kids who get to wear various hats and sit on a bench). The show is held nightly Monday through Saturday.

It proves extremely entertaining as a trial for murder could possibly be.

In 1876, Deadwood didn’t have a courthouse so the trial was held in Deadwood Theater (the narrator/court manager explains they have to wait for auditions to finish – so there is music provided by Calamity Jane as the audience files in. The theater was tearing down from the previous week’s show and getting ready for the next, so you see various props. The trial was held just the day after McCall’s arrest.

The Trial of Jack McCall has been performed regularly since 1925, one of the longest running plays in the nation but each night in Deadwood with new twists because of audience participation. © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

A boy is given the role of sheriff; wearing an oversized cowboy hat, he seems just itching to shoot the toy gun he holds on McCall.

They call “witnesses” and John Swift, the clerk of Courts (played by Mosher) goes into the audience and pulls somebody up – then after jokes (swearing on “Bartenders Guide” instead of bible), “sneaks” them a script. He grabs a guy as a witness who is wearing shorts so he puts shawl over

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WRITER’S CORNER

A historic experiment: Cookies baked in space

BY MARJORIE GOTTLIEB WOLFE

In the cookies of life, friends are the chocolate chips! Would you believe that about 7 billion chocolate chip cookies are eaten in the U. S. every year, with about 50% of those homemade cookies.

The first chocolate-chip cookie was the size of a quarter… and devoured in just one bite. 53% of American adults prefer chocolate chip cookies over peanut butter cookies.

The basic ingredients: butter, brown sugar, white sugar, semi-sweet chocolate chips, egg, flower, vanilla extract, and baking powder.

The newspapers have reported that the first chocolate chip cookies baked in space are back on earth! They began their journey as chocolate chip cookie dough.

According to Chelsea Gohd, it was launched alongside the Zero G oven and was designed to work in the Microgravity environment aboard the Int’l Space Station (ISS).

The astronauts aboard the space station baked the pre-made dough. This was confirmed by the Hotel Chain DoubleTree.

NASA astronaut, Christina Koch, tweeted from the space station: We made space cookies and milk for Santa this year [2019]. Happy Holidays from the @Space_Station. BTW, the cookies required 2 hours of baking time.

I’ve often wondered if the space cookies would smell like the freshbaked cookies I make with my grandson, Preston. Would they resemble my Betty Crocker Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix [17 g. sugar] with its 5 minutes prep time and 10 minutes bake time?

There are five foods that astronauts cannot eat in space. In a microgravity environment, certain foods are impractical. They include bread (astronauts eat tortillas), alcohol, salt and pepper and soda.

Shown below is a chronology of chocolate chip cookies and other space food:

1930

The chocolate chip cook was invented by American chef, Ruth Graves Wakefield. The recipe was invented when she owned the Toll House Inn, in Whitman, Mass. The Inn was a popular restaurant that featured home cooking.

1939

The chocolate chip cookie is featured in the Betty Crocker radio program “Famous foods from Famous Places.”

1940

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette notes that “When the boys in service are asked about the kind of cookie they’d like from home, they wanted chocolate chips.”

1957

The phrase “that’s how the cookie crumbles” is documented this year.

1969

The Cookie Monster makes his debut on the first episode of Sesame Street.

1985

A half bottle of Bordeaux’s 1975 vintage spent a week in space.

1897

Cookie wars break out between David’s cookies and Pillsbury over whose ready-to-bake cookie dough product will take center stage in grocery stores.

1992

Hillary Clinton gets in trouble for saying she’s not one who wants to “stay home and bake cookies.”

Later she shares her favorite chocolate chip recipe with Family Circle Magazine.

1996

Dunkin’ Donuts debuted the chocolate chip bagel.

1997

The chocolate chip cookie is declared the official state cookie of Massachusetts.

2001

Pizza Hut became the first restau-

rant chain to deliver to space. It was sent to the Int’l Space Station on board a resupply rocket. The pizza was 6 inches, and Pizza Hut paid the Russians $1 million to transport the pizza (and make a commercial from it).

2002

A study by Jane Kauer found that chocolate chip cookies were found to be one of only four foods acceptable to the pickiest of adult eaters, the others being french fries, fried chicken, and Kraft Macaroni and Cheese.

2003

The world’s largest cookie was a chocolate chip cookie made by the Immaculate Baking Co. It was 40,000 lbs. and 102 feet in diameter.

2012

Headline: “The Great Chocolate Tumult: Trader Joe’s Pareve Chips” - Trader Joe’s kosher choc. chips will soon lose their designation as Kosher. The chips were cheap, selling for $2.29 per bag. Their customers stockpiled the terminated chips buying as many as 30 bags at a time. One Trader Joe store in NYC ran out of the chips

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Social Security Start Date Problem Solved?

BY TOM MARGENAU

Maybe the Social Security Administration fixed the problem? I guess we’ll just have to wait and see.

So, what’s the problem? I’m talking about an issue that, on the surface, sounds very simple. Yet over the years, hundreds, if not thousands, of readers have found it confusing and have written to me for clarification.

It’s the answer to this simple-sounding question on the online Social Security retirement application form: “When do you want your benefits to start?”

The reason this confuses people is primarily because way too many folks overthink the question. And it is especially vexing for those who absolutely insist that their benefits start at their full retirement age -- not a month before and not a month later. (Near the end of this column, I will point out why people shouldn’t get so hung up about this full retirement age start date business.)

But for now, here is an example. Frank wants to wait until he is 66 to start his Social Security. He turns 66 in March. So, when the application asks, “When do you want your benefits to start?” Frank should answer, “March.” It really is that simple.

But then, as I said, Frank starts thinking too much. Here is what I mean by that. He knows that Social Security checks always come one month behind. In other words, the Social Security check for March is actually sent out in April. So now Frank worries that if he indicates he wants his benefits to start in March, the SSA will interpret that to mean he wants his first check to come in March, meaning it would be the payment for February. And if his benefits started in February, that would give him a one-month reduction in his full retirement age benefit rate.

And then Frank thinks even harder and figures that he better answer the question by saying he wants his benefits to start in April, knowing that would be the March Social Security payment.

As I have explained a thousand times in this column, don’t worry about Social Security check payment dates. The application question is not asking when you want your first Social Security check to physically show up in your bank account. Instead, it is asking which month you want to be your first month of eligibility for Social Security benefits.

The folks at the Social Security Administration know this has been a problem because they have been getting lots of calls from panicked retirement applicants who misinterpreted the question and answered it incorrectly, or at least what they perceive to be incorrectly (more about that in a minute). So, they are calling to see if they can change their answer -- thus creating lots of ex-

tra work for the SSA representatives and computer systems.

But according to quite a few readers who have reported this to me, the SSA has changed the question asked on the online retirement form, at least for folks approaching their full retirement age. It now says this: “Do you want your benefits to start at the earliest date without a permanent reduction?”

This is a bit of a mouthful. And more than a few readers told me it took them a reading or two of that line to decipher it. But if you are approaching your full retirement age and that is when you want your benefits to start, by simply answering yes, you will be assured that your benefits will start effective with the month you reach full retirement age -- not a month before and not a month after.

So now let me get back to this issue of working yourself into a tizzy about starting your benefits at exactly the right month. And to explain where I am coming from, let’s go back to Frank’s case. And for use in the following examples, we will assume his full retirement age benefit amount is $2,500 per month. I said he turns 66 in March, and he wants his benefits to start then. So, he should indicate March as his starting month. Or if he is filling out the online application with the new question -- “Do you want your benefits to start at the earliest date without a permanent reduction?” -- he would answer yes.

Now, let’s say he didn’t do that. Suppose he said he wanted his benefits to begin in February because he figured that’s the check that comes in March. That essentially means his benefit start date would be age 65 and 11 months, one month before his full retirement age.

Retirement benefits are reduced about one-half of 1% for each month they are taken before full retirement age. So, instead of getting $2,500 per month, Frank’s benefit rate would be about $2,488 -- meaning he loses $12 per month, forever. That’s the bad news. But on the upside, by choosing February as his start date, Frank did get one extra check for $2,488. It’s going to take Frank about 207 months before he comes out on the short end of the Social Security stick. In other words, Frank will be 83 years old before his supposed “mistake” catches up to him.

A panicky Frank might be inclined to call the SSA to change his starting date, which would entail withdrawing that first claim, repaying the one month’s reduced retirement benefit he received and refiling a new claim. But I’d tell Frank not to worry about it. Take the extra $2,488 check and have a party!

Q: I want my Social Security checks to start at age 66. I will be 66 on May 1, 2020. I talked to a Social Security rep, and she told me that I

should use April as my starting date. This makes no sense to me. Can you explain?

A: Yes, I can explain. But before I do, I want to warn all my readers that only folks born on the first day of the month should pay attention to this answer. For all the rest of you, it’s not an issue and will just confuse you further. There is a common law that Social Security follows that says you actually attain your age on the day before your actual birthday. For example, I will reach my 71st birthday on June 22. But I will legally turn age 71 on June 21.

That’s really no big deal. But it is a huge deal for Social Security purposes if you were born on the first day of the month -- as you were. In other words, although your birthday is May 1, you legally reach age 66 on April 30. So, you turn your full retirement age in April, and that’s why April will be the starting month.

If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2020 CREATORS.COM

A historic experiment: Cookies baked in space

before the store even opened because frantic customers made purchases by telephone.

2014

NASA reinvented the tortilla. The astronauts use tortillas in making sandwiches. Taco Bell produced a commercial tortilla pack that was microbiologically designed to last 9 months.

Tiffany Youngman says, “There’s no such thing as a bad, warm cookie,” especially if it evokes a calming reaction or a good family memory (think Proust and his madeleines).

2015

Gluten-Free chocolate chips cookies are available.

2017

Simone Elkeles writes, “If I had any choice in the matter, I’d stay in my comfy bed and eat warm chocolate chip cookies all day.”

Studies show that eating chocolate chip cookies causes your brain to release feel-good chemicals such as serotonin. Basically, most people will feel happy when they eat chocolate chip cookies.

2018

Headline: “Scientists Are Trying to Explain the Appeal of Chocolate Chip Cookies” The results: “Nostalgia is a powerful thing, and we tend to gravitate back towards things that made us happy in the past. That includes certain movies, books, and ‘comfort’ foods.” (There is even scientific proof to imply that they’re addictive.) CNN reports that the sugar in cookies can

cause cravings on-par with addictive substances like cocaine.

2019

[July] The headline read: “The Space Station May Soon Smell Like Fresh-Baked Cookies.” Yes, Zero G Kitchen deigned an oven with a tray that holds food in place.

Headline: “Say No to Raw Dough.” The CDC warns consumers not to eat any raw dough or batter, whether for cookies, tortillas, pizza, biscuits, pancakes,etc.

2020

Pepperidge Farm unveils first gluten-free “Thin and Crispy Milk Chocolate Chip” cookies.

Nathan Mattise says that the “astronauts are experimenting with chocolate-chip cookies. Scientists and other

people interested in long- term spaceflight want to know: Is Baking chemistry the same in microgravity?”

Mattise continues, “To keep the cookies from floating inside the oven, there is a special tray that slides into rails locking into place…This ensures that the dough stays put…Crumbs are the enemy on the I.S.S. because they can get into equipment and cause problems.”

One of the space-baked cookies will be donated to the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum for display.

MARJORIE GOTTLIEB WOLFE agrees with Rachel C. Fox: “I never carry a purse. My iPhone is always with me, a credit card, and a piece of mint chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream gum.”

Deadwood, South Dakota Resurrects

Trail

his leg for modesty; he grabs a woman to play McCall’s’ employer and pretends to flirt. (It’s very Shakespearean the way they go in/out of character and talk to audience.)

One witness says Wild Bill asked him to move his chair so Wild Bill could sit with his back to wall, and he refused.

The “minors” on the jury pretend to sleep during Defense’s summation.

As in real life, McCall was found Not Guilty. Then, in an epilogue, the Clerk relates that McCall was driven from town but bragged about killing Wild Bill over a game of cards. The federal government said that because the crime was committed in Indian Country the feds still had jurisdiction to try McCall without violating the rule against double jeopardy. McCall was rearrested in 1877, got a new trial, was found guilty and hanged.

Deadwood Alive has been entertaining visitors for over 20 years with Main Street shootouts and regular performances of the Trial of Jack McCall. The Deadwood Alive troupe of superb actors consists of over 10 characters and provide entertainment throughout the year including daily shootouts, guided walking tours, musical performances and the famous Trial of Jack McCall. Deadwood Alive is managed by a non-profit board of directors and

employs up to a dozen individuals each summer to re-enact several historically accurate incidents of Deadwood’s past and make a visit to Deadwood so entertaining for people of all ages (($6 adults, $5 seniors, $3 children, 800-344-8826, www.deadwoodalive.com).

I enjoy the charm of the Main Street. I stop in to the Franklin Hotel, opened since 1903, a beautiful, elegant hotel, now with a casino in the lobby.

Deadwood actually offers a lot of history and attractions, which unfortunately, I do not have time to experience):

The Adams Museum (554 Sherman St); Days of ’76 Museum (18 Seventy Six Dr), and Historic Adams House (22 Van Buren St.). (DeadwoodHistory.com, 605722-4800).

More visitor information at Deadwood South Dakota, 800-3448826,www.deadwood.com

Wilderness Voyageurs started out as a rafting adventures company 50 years ago, but has developed into a wide-ranging outdoors company with an extensive catalog of biking, rafting, fishing and outdoor adventures throughout the US and even Cuba, many guided and self-guided bike itineraries built around rail trails like the Eric Canal in New York, Great Allegheny Passage in Pennsylvania, and Katy Trail in Missouri.

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NYS to Invest $300 Million to “Reimagine” the Erie Canal, Expand Recreational Activities

BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM

This is huge for New York State’s tourism and recreational opportunities: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo is proposing a $300 million plan to reimagine the Erie Canal by creating recreational activities on the Canal to boost tourism and recreational fishing, mitigate flooding, enhance irrigation and restore wetlands.

“When the Erie Canal was created in the 19th century it set the state and the nation on a path to prosperity, and this year we will repurpose the canal to fit our state’s 21st century needs,” Governor Cuomo said. “This bold and visionary plan to transform this historic waterway will build on the success of the Empire State Trail (750 miles of connected bikeways), grow tourism across Upstate New York, improve resilience of today’s Canal communities and ensure the economic sustainability of the waterway into the future.”

“The canals have played a crucial role in New York’s history and growth, and with the implementation of these new exciting projects, the canals will remain a vital force and make a positive contribution to the economic well-being and quality of life in the 225 communities they travel through,” said Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul.

A first phase of funding starting this year – through the New York Power Authority Board which oversees the Canal Corporation as a subsidiary -  includes a $100 million economic development fund to invest in communities along the Canal and a separate $65 million investment in solutions that will help prevent ice jams and related flooding in the Schenectady area.

The remaining $135 million of the plan’s funding will subsequently be allocated to research recommended by the  Reimagine Task Force, as well as to solutions related to flood mitigation, invasive species prevention and ecosystem restoration.

New Economic Development Fund for Canal Communities

In the first phase of the program, a $100 million economic development fund will support projects that adaptively reuse canal infrastructure to enhance water recreation, tie the Canal’s new recreational improvements to the Governor’s Empire State Trail, celebrate historic canal structures, and develop unique canalside attractions and activities. Roughly $25 million of that will be allocated immediately to a set of initial projects:

Connecting Communities : The  “Brockpor t Loop” project in Monroe County will connect SUNY College at Brockport to the Empire State Trailand the village of Brockport through the transformation of a canal guard-gate into a pedestrian bridge and overlook, with a supporting grant of $2 million from the Ralph Wilson Foundation.

Celebrating “Iconic Infrastructure”: Interactive, hydro-powered illumination of Canal “movable dams” - initially in Amsterdam and Canajoharie in the Mohawk River valley - will celebrate the Canal’s heritage and its history as an engineering marvel

Expanding Water Recreation:  A new  whitewater destination, at the north end of Cayuga Lake near Seneca Falls, will rely on existing water control infrastructure to construct an active water sports course adjacent to the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge, to increase eco-tourism and sport

visitors to the region.

Adapting Industrial Property for New Uses:  Winner of the  Reimagine the Canals competition, a  canalside pocket neighborhood, will be developed by Madison County in Central New York at a former industrial property in Canastota along the Old Erie Canal - demonstrating a new model for 21st century canalside living.

Developing Destination Accommodation s: The historic Guy Park Manor, on the Mohawk River in Amsterdam, will be reborn as a  hospitality destination and a pedestrian bridge constructed across the already-existing Canal lock will provide access to additional overnight accommodation along the Empire State Trail on the opposite side of the river.

World-Class Fishing and Restored Wetlands

To create world-class fishing in Western New York, the new plan recommends managing water releases from the Canal to enhance fish habitat, improve angling opportunities, and extend the fall fishing season in Lake Ontario tributaries. It also includes funding to expand public fishing access along key streams in Orleans, Monroe and Niagara Counties. In addition, it identifies a program to divert Canal water to restore and re-nourish wetlands in Central New York that were compromised a century ago by the Canal’s construction. This will allow areas in close proximity to the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge, a migratory stopover for more than 1 million birds each year, to be significantly enhanced to further attract naturalists, locals, and visitors from throughout the region and beyond.

Ideas in this plan originated from the  Reimagine the Canals Task Force recommendations,  launched by Governor Cuomo in May of 2019 to pursue a comprehensive investigation of how the 195-year-old Erie Canal could be reimagined for the 21st century. The Reimagine the Canals Task Force Report  was just released.

The Task Force engaged with municipal leaders, stakeholders, local business owners, scientists and other experts, along with community members, to identify opportunities and solutions that support a new vision for future investments in the waterway. Many of the ideas that the Task Force explored came

from the completed  Reimagine the Canals  competition, held last year by the New York Power Authority and New York State Canal Corporation. SUNY’s Rockefeller Institute of Government, on behalf of the Task Force, conducted a series of outreach sessions during the summer in five canal communities - Lockport, Brockport, Schenectady, Utica and Syracuse - to solicit new ideas from the public at large. Ideas were also solicited on a  Reimagine the Canals website, offering more distant canal users an opportunity to provide their views to the Task Force.

The “Reimagine” initiative builds on successful efforts by Governor Cuomo to invest in the canal corridor, including the state’s  Downtown Revitalization Initiative and successful Taste NY program, which have stoked new industries, businesses and housing in canal communities. Harnessing the Canal’s full potential to attract more tourism and recreation is a key focus of the Initiative. Governor Cuomo and state agency and authority staff will collaborate with Empire Line communities and continue to consult with Task Force members and other stakeholders to ensure the success of projects as they move forward.

There are 1.6 million trips taken annually on the Erie Canal Trailway, the former towpath used by mules and horses to pull barges in the canals’ early days. The Trailway is part of Governor Cuomo’s  Empire State Trail, which at 750 miles will be the largest state multi-use trail network when completed in late 2020. Governor DeWitt Clinton began work on the original Erie Canal on July 4, 1817.

In addition to investing $300 million in the Canal System, there are also plans to create two new state parks in the Hudson Valley, add 4,000 acres of land to parks and introduce a $3 billion “Restore Mother Nature” bond act.

Meanwhile, registration has opened for the 22nd Annual Cycle the Erie, eight-day 400-mile, fully supported biking/camping trip, from Buffalo to Albany, operated by Parks & Trails NY, taking place July 12-19, 2020. For information on Cycle the Erie Canal, call Parks & Trails New York, 518-434-1583, email  eriecanaltour@ptny.org or visit www.ptny.org/cycle-theerie-canal

As part of the $300 million plan to “Reimagine” the Erie Canal, a 750mile Empire State Trail will be completed, including closing gaps of Erie Canalway that makes possible the annual eight-day, 400mile, Cycle the Erie bike tour (registration now open) © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear. com

REAL ESTATE WATCH

How the local and global economics impacts our markets

BY PHILIP A. RAICES

Hopefully everyone read part 1 and part 2 of my last two weeks columns, if not read the first two before reading this week!

As the new generations, X, Y, and other new “labeled” groups jump into the housing market creating more competition and potentially at a greater speed than what is currently happening; our inventory will be further stressed and instead of increasing, as is normal in most real estate cycles, will be further decreasing unless builders step up their game and produce more housing and at a faster pace to come close to trying to satisfy the future demand and needs of families and individuals.

Moreover, add all the foreign nationals, investors and those who “want and need” to relocate to the U.S. (legally) this too will be a huge issue for developers to keep up with such greater demands going forward. The federal and state governments need to sit down (that is as challenging as it gets today between the Democrat and Republican Legislators), to work out as solid a plan as possible to be able to provide whatever benefits that can be created and devised in a non-partisan fashion to help those builders; especially in those areas that are not doing as well, eg. depressed areas and locations where there is land to build upon and in those downtowns that need a shot in the arm, as they have been doing on Long Island in Patchogue, Lindenhurst, Islip, Amityville, Farmingdale, Freeport, Rockville Centre, Long Beach, and other towns, not only here but across the U.S.

To be able to keep our most crucial and critical younger generation and other new residents into our country here in New York State, affordability is the name of the game. When a purchase occurs, this always leads to an economic benefit to not only the local area but to our vast economy. People begin to buy refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, washers, dryers and so many other capital goods and this is what

begins to create more jobs here. However, without the necessary housing inventory, things tend to slow down. There are areas throughout the U.S. where populations are growing (as I mentioned a few months ago about where millennials and others are moving to and away from NYS), down south, Virginia, North and South Carolina and out west, Texas and Washington State to name a few.

Taxes are very high here in NY and with all the money we provide the federal government, for every dollar, we give we only get back seventy cents; so where is the equity in that equation?? Why are we supporting other states, sort of like welfare, right? Each state should be self-sufficient on its own, don’t you think? In order to be able to have the thirty-five percent who rent and stand a chance at the opportunity to be able to be in an ownership position, wages must go up to a point of being able to afford to purchase.

Those individuals who are earning from minimum wage up to twenty-five dollars per hr (as long as there are two wage earners and debt/income less than 60% percent) may have a shot at ownership. But what are the percentages of renters that are earning that amount per hour? Anyone making fifteen dollars per hour cannot ever purchase based on the cost of living, eg. rent, food, car payments, insurance, etc.

As I said last week, the wealthiest among us should pay more of a living wage and in return, I believe we will see a more efficient and potentially greater quality and production. This will lead to happier and less stressed out employees and potential increases in sales; and in turn whatever you give in higher wages you should get back in your pocketbook!

You will still be rich and maybe a

little less wealthy or maybe not, if higher production and sales goals are met and accomplished, your investment in your employees, will put that money right back in your bank account!

Most important is training, mentoring, advising and support that will greatly benefit the companies who follow that course of action. Down payments just might be easier, although they are currently a sticking point for most, but for some being able to dip into their pensions, 404K’s, SEP’s, etc. to take out that necessary money without any penalty is an easy path to pursue, assuming there is enough money there to utilize.

Ownership leads to a greater, more productive economy and also allows those to become “middle class” as we have been losing that segment of our population for so many years. According to the census bureau with an American Community Survey 6.9% of the population earn over $200,000 per year. Do you think that categorizes a family as rich? Here is an excellent article I read which really defines where we are and what the possibilities are in taxing our population. Here is the link: https://www.nbcnews. com/think/opinion/here-s-why-middle-class-must-pay-more-taxes-not-ncna805606

I firmly believe increasing the threshold for a minimum tax should start above $250,000 per year. I also believe that the top 1% should pay more too and this would surely not affect their lifestyle one iota! This would also aid those in saving for their down payments leading to becoming a homeowner. It would enable those that are entering our country to save more money and to become owners at a faster pace too.

Even more, grant money with “sweat equity” involved by the purchaser to perform either community

service or provide a certain number of hours working in the public or private sectors and at the same time benefiting employers. All this would allow our economy to flourish for years to come and become the shining example of what it is today and for a greater number of citizens and those about to become citizens. Right now those renters are being shut out of the ownership arena. Internationally our reputation for those who want to live and invest would be elevated that much more from where we stand today. Lastly, can the federal and state governments cut their expenses and save and conserve all those wasted dollars as families and individuals always must do when there is less money to spread around; why can’t they do the same? Well, that is easy for them, for whenever they want a raise, it’s easy, increase the current taxes or create another way to add to their coffers! Lastly, figure out how we can get those in the 35% club to be able to purchase and our economy will go through the roof and will greatly benefit many more who will realize the “American Dream of Ownership.”

Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 Great Neck. He has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute and a Certified International Property Specialist. Receive regular “free” updates of sold homes in your area and a “free” Comparative Market Analysis” of what your home would sell for in today’s market or search on: WWW.Li-RealEstate.Com If you would like to receive a digital copy or a printed copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality Or “Our Seller’s Guide for “Things to Consider When Selling Your Home” just email or snail me (regular mail) with your name, email and cell number.

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PRIVACY HEDGES SPRING

BLOW OUT SALE. 6’ Arborvitae (cedar) reg. $179 NOW $80 Beautiful, nursery grown. FREE installation/ FREE delivery. Limited supply! ORDER NOW! 518-536-1367 www.lowcosttreefarm.com

MARKETPLACE

VINTAGE SHOP

Cool old stuff in Vintage Shop for home and boat. Great Prices! Wilson’s Dry Dock. For info call:

516-662-2821

128 Shore Road, Glen Cove, NY WANTED TO BUY

ANTIQUES

Objects of art, sterling silver, old oriental rugs, estate jewelry, old judaica or entire estate. Call Mark 516-331-1582

FREON WANTED: We pay

CA$H for cylinders and cans. R12 R500 R11 R113 R114. Convenient. Certified Professionals. Call 312-361-0601 or visit RefrigerantFinders.com

LOOKING TO BUY!

Oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware, comic books, action figures. Call George 718-386-1104 or 917-775-3048

TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY FURNITURE- ART, etc... Please call 718-598-3045 or 516-270-2128 www.iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

PET SERVICES

A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL

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

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTO FOR SALE

JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

2008 4X4

68K miles, 1 owner, A/C, Sirius, Stereo, Power Windows/Locks, Roof Rack, Silver/Black. All service up to date. New battery and just detailed. Looks and runs great! $6,900. Call 516-695-0509

AUTOS WANTED

AUTO BUYERS! We visit you. Highest cash paid. Or donate, tax deduct + cash. DMV#1303199. Please call Luke 516-VAN-CARS OR 516-297-2277

DONATE YOUR CAR to Wheels For Wishes, benefitting Make-a-Wish. We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible. Call 631317-2014 Today!

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

HOMES FOR SALE

GARDEN CITY

LOVELY EXPANDED CAPE in the beautiful area of Franklin Court.

3 Bedrooms/Master bedroom w/bonus Room, 2 Full Bath, Living Room w/Fireplace, Formal Dining Room, Large Eat in Kitchen w/sliding Patio doors to backyard. Hardwood floors, Natural Gas BBq, Mature Landscape and Sprinkler System. Walk to LIRR/Country Life Press. Garden City Schools #18.

$849,000. Low Taxes: $11,900 Contact: 516-551-4744

OPEN HOUSE

AQUEBOGUE:

Saturday 2/22

1:00 3:00

34 Colonial Dr New Construction!

Chic & Sleek North Fork Modern Ranch on an acre. Room for a pool. 3 BRs, 2.5 Baths. Open Floor plan. HW Floors, CAC, Full Basement. Unfinished bonus room. 10’ ceilings.

$679,000 Colony Realty, Valerie Goode 516-319-0106

MATTITUCK

Saturday 2/22

1:00pm 3:00pm 1645 Bungalow Lane

Waterfront Ranch with panoramic views and boat dock! New Kitchen, LR / Fireplace & Cathedral Ceilings, 3 BRs, 2 Baths. Full Basement, 2 Car Garage & Large Rear Deck. Landscaped 1/2 acre. $1,295,000 Colony Realty Carll Austin 516-658-2623

OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE

JAMESPORT

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE

MATTITUCK

Country Home with deeded water rights. Possible Mother/Daughter. LR /FPL, Family Rm/FPL, Formal DR, Kitchen, 3 BRs & 3 Baths. 2 Car Garage. HW Floors. Nicely landscaped with 13x32 heated In-ground Pool & Deck w/Hot tub.

$549,000. Colony Realty Carll Austin 516-658-2623

SEBASTIAN FLORIDA (East Coast)

Beach Cove is an Age Restricted Community where friends are easily made. Sebastian is an “Old Florida” fishing village with a quaint atmosphere yet excellent medical facilities, shopping and restaurants. Direct flights from Newark to Vero Beach. New manufactured homes from $114,900. 772581-0080; www.beach-cove.com

REAL ESTATE WANTED

HOMES WANTED

GARDEN CITY

Retired GC couple sold home and seek to purchase Ranch or Cape Cod in Garden City. Can close immediately. Move at your convenience. Principals: 516-747-1024

SERVICES

ATTORNEY

STEPHANIE A. D’ANGELO, ESQ.

Custom 2 Story on 4.85 acres. Morton Barn with 2 car garage, bath & unfinished 2nd floor. Great for car collectors, horses or artists. 4 BRs, 3 Baths, LR, EIK, DR, Great Room/fireplace, Full Basement, attached 2 Car Garage, CVAC, CAC, Generator. Beautifully landscaped with IG Pool & farm views. $1,150,000. Colony Realty Carll Austin 516-658-2623

Elder Law, Wills & Trusts Asset Preservation, Estate Planning, Probate & Estate Administration/Litigation 901 Stewart Ave, Ste 230 Garden City, NY 11530 516-222-1122 www.dangelolawassociates.com

COMPUTERS

COMPUTER ISSUES? FREE DIAGNOSIS by GEEKS ON SITE! Virus removal, data recovery! 24/7 Emergency Service, in home repair/on line solutions. $20 off any service! 844-892-3990

SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

AMBIANCE

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

*Handyman & Remodeling

*Kitchen Installations

*Furniture Assembly

*Finish Carpentry

*Minor Electrical & Plumbing

25year GC Resident

Lic & Ins H18E2170000

Call BOB 516-741-2154

MADE IN THE SHADE CUSTOM WINDOW TREATMENTS

Blinds, Shades, Shutters, Draperies

Top Brands at Discount Prices!

Family owned & operated

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516-426-2890

MASONRY

All types of stonework Pavers, Retaining Walls, Belgium Block Patios, Foundations, Seal coating, Concrete and Asphalt driveways, Sidewalks, Steps.

Free Estimates

Fully Licensed & Insured

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Boceski Masonry

Louie 516-850-4886

HEALTH SERVICES

FAMILY CARE CONNECTIONS, LLC

Dr. Ann Marie D’Angelo

PMHCNS-BC

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Advanced Practice Nurse Care

Manager

Assistance with Aging at Home /Care Coordintion

Nursing Home & Assisted Living Placement

PRI / Screens / Mini Mental Status Exams

Medicaid Eligibility and Apllications

516-248-9323

www.drannmariedangelo.com

901 Stewart Ave, Ste 230 Garden City, NY 11530

PAINTING & PAPERHANGING

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING

Plastering, Taping, Sheetrock Skim Cutting, Old Wood Refinish, Staining, Wallpaper Removal & Hanging, Paint Removal, Power Washing, Wood Replacement

JOHN MIGLIACCIO

Licensed & Insured

#80422100000

Call John anytime: 516-901-9398 (Cell) 516-483-3669 (Office)

SERVICES

PAINTING & PAPERHANGING

MICHELANGELO

PAINTING & WALLPAPER

Interior, Exterior, Plaster / Spackle, Light Carpentry, Decorative Moldings & Power Washing. Call: 516-328-7499

PARTY HELP

LADIES & GENTLEMEN

RELAX & ENJOY

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

SERVICES

TUTORING

PRIVATE TUTORING FOR GRADES K-6

Give your child a helping hand! Licensed NYC / NYS Dept of Education teacher available to tutor students grades K-6. Contact Audrey Sullivan, M.S.Ed 347-628-8872 (voice/text) seguenow@aol.com

CLEANING

C & A CLEANING SERVICES

Cleaning services for Homes, Apartments, Offices. Experienced. Excellent References. Free Estimates Call: Carolina 516-858-9257 Abraham 516-680-0509

SERVICES

CLEANING

CLEANING SERVICE: Houses, Apartments, Offices. Excellent references. Own transportation, Experienced. Call Dinora 516-435-7167

HOUSE CLEANER AVAILABLE

Honest, proactive, responsible. Own transportation. Pet friendly. Available 9am to 2pm. $30/ hr or can give price for whole house. Good references. Speaks English, Spanish & Portuguese. 2 days a week available. Call Carol 516-401-9901

A & J MOVING & STORAGE: Established 1971. Long Island and New York State specialists. Residential, Commercial, Piano & Organ experts. Boxes available. Free estimates. www. ajmoving .com 516-741-2657 114 Jericho Tpk, Mineola NYDOT# 10405

DISH TV

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Great Reader Tips: From Frozen Bacon to Super Glue EVERYDAY CHEAPSKATE

Let these tips get your creative juices flowing on how you can substitute, reuse or repurpose what you already have. And send me any new tips you come up with: Go to https:// everydaycheapskate.com/tips to upload yours. I’d love to include them in a future column.

FROZEN BACON STOCKPILE

I have discovered what I think is the most effective way to fry up a lot of bacon for freezing. In a jelly roll pan covered with foil, I lay out the bacon strips in a single layer. I place the pan in a preheated, 450 F oven and cook, checking after 10 or 15 minutes. Sometimes I’ll turn the strips over. Once cooked, I drain on paper towels until cooled. I separate enough for a morning breakfast, dividing the batch into freezer bags, and then toss them in the freezer. -- Dick

DISPLAY RACK FOR SCARVES

Displaying scarves so they don’t get crushed is super easy. Simply take a tension rod and hang the scarves on it. I hang my scarves across the rod, loving the convenience of being able to see what I have and what matches different clothing combinations. -- Paula

DIY CHALKBOARD

It’s easy to make your own chalkboard by buying spray-on chalkboard paint. I recommend getting precut pieces of medium-density fiberboard. You can get thin pieces in various sizes. Medium-density fiberboard is harder, smoother and cheaper than plywood. -- Ed

YOUR PARKING JOB

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve “lost” my car in a parking lot. Not anymore! I use the camera on my cellphone to

BY MARY HUNT

photograph where I’m parked, including an elevator name or lot number. Sometimes I’ll snap two or three pictures. And it works every time. I no longer have to remember or write down where I left my car. -- Denise

SQUEEZE THE PANCAKE BATTER

Save empty ketchup bottles, thoroughly clean them, and allow them to dry. The next time you make pancakes, put the batter in the bottle and squeeze it out into the pan. -- CR

LIFE BEYOND PICKLES

I save the liquid from jars of pickles, olives and artichokes. These liquids are great for pickling or marinating other veggies. I also toss them into homemade salad dressings or into mayo-based salads like potato, macaroni or pasta recipes. The only thing to remember is to be careful about mixing these liq -

uids in the same recipe. Sweet pickle juice and kosher dill pickle juice really don’t mix well. -- Luann

GOOD TO THE LAST DROP

Don’t dump the leftover wine. Even a little will add flavor to a dish, sauce or salad dressing. Adding a little wine to sauteed veggies or poached fish adds huge flavor. -- Cathy

SCRIBBLE CLEAN THE WHITEBOARD

To remove permanent marker images on a whiteboard, take a nonpermanent whiteboard marker, scribble over the permanent images and then erase. Works every time. -- BJ

SUPER GLUE FOR GREYHOUNDS

I read the tip in Everyday Cheapskate about using super glue for small cuts. For years, we’ve adopted greyhounds. They are wonderful dogs with

great personalities, but they have very thin skin. The Arizona Adopt a Greyhound agency highly recommends that you keep super glue on hand for small cuts on your hounds. Living in Arizona, there are a lot of thorny desert bushes. The dogs can get easily scratched and then start licking the wound. This turns into a much bigger problem than it should, but a quick dab with the super glue quickly keeps the wound held together. Greyhounds run so fast they don’t realize when they run into things. -- Kathleen

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THI S WEEK AT ROTARY

The newly renovated Stewart Manor Country Club was the setting for RotaCare’s Valentine’s Luncheon last Thursday, February 13. Guests were treated to a delicious fourcourse luncheon while celebrating the love of helping Long Islanders in need of free and quality health care.

Guests were also treated to a talk by the Very Rev. Michael Sniffen, PhD., dean of the Cathedral of the Incarnation, themed fittingly with the many interpretations of love.

Garden City Mayor Theresa Trouvé Will Report to Rotary on March 9

On Monday, March 9, 12:15–1:30 p.m., at the Garden City Hotel, Rotary will welcome Mayor Theresa Trouv é to report on the activities and issues that impact the Village of Garden City. The luncheon meeting is open to the public at $30 each person for a great Garden City Hotel lunch with choice of menu. While the fee may be collected at the door, to reserve for all lunch meetings, please call Joseph Packard, Club President, at 516-742-7433.

From left: Gary

president of RotaCare welcomes the Very Rev.

Sniffen, PhD., Dean of the Cathedral of Incarnation, RotaCare’s event speaker. Rich Goldfeder, director of marketing, PrimeHouse Steak & Sushi restaurant,

Rotary to hear new restaurant review

Next Monday, February 24, 12:15–1:30 p.m., at the Garden City Hotel, the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club will welcome Rich Goldfeder, Director of Marketing for PrimeHouse (Steak & Sushi), one of our “restaurant row’s” newest stars which shines at 910 Franklin Avenue.

Rich Goldfeder will review PrimeHouse’s eclectic menu to include an array of standout items plus weekly specials. To reserve at $30 each person (to be collected at the door) for a great Garden City Hotel lunch (choice of menu), please call Joseph Packard, Club President at 516-742-7433.

RotaCare’s Valentine’s luncheon turns out a crowd of celebrants

Rotary Welcomes Membership

With the motto “service above self,” Rotary is the world’s largest service organization of business and professional leaders with 34,000 clubs throughout the world. The MineolaGarden City Rotary Club welcomes individuals, businesses, schools and corporate organizations to join us and participate in our focus on various services which impact our community and beyond.

Our Club meets on 2nd and 4th Mondays, 12:15-1:30 p.m., at the Garden City Hotel and features noteworthy speakers from a cross-section of professions and organizations. To learn more about Rotary or to attend a luncheon meeting, please call Club President Joseph Packard.

February at the A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment shop

Though February can be a slow month, we still have lots going on at the A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment Shop!

The shop is selling gently used fur coats through the end of the month. We have a beautiful selection of mink and fox jackets and coats at a fraction of the store cost. Be sure to check them out!

Don’t forget that the Shop is participating in the LI Volunteer Center Prom Dress Boutique. It’s such a great effort and we are very proud to be part of it, serving as a collection location! One of the own volunteers didn’t have any dresses of her own to donate, so she went out and purchased a couple! The shop accepts bridesmaid, prom and

cocktail dresses, and accessories (shoes, handbags and even jewelry) and will be collecting until Feb. 29. So don’t miss out on doing something good.

Finally, the shop is selling tickets for The Garden City Historical Society‘s “Sounds & Songs of Ireland for a Sunday Afternoon” starring Mary O’Dowd, Ron D’Addario and Bob Maestro. Mary and her guys have been entertaining attendees with their wonderful Irish ballads for about five years at the Museum! The show will be held on Sunday, March 15 at 3:00 p.m. and light refreshments will be served afterwards. The cost is only $40. Purchase your tickets online at www.tgchs.org or through the Shop. This is one of our best-selling shows and

is always a sell-out! Don’t delay.

For those unfamiliar with the Consignment Shop, it’s located in The GCHS Museum (basement in the rear). It sells all kinds of consigned items, including but not limited to jewelry, china, lamps, small pieces of furniture, silver, crystal, artwork and collectibles. It also has a great line of gifts and holiday items.

Come in and browse the many treasures. Remember: all proceeds from the Consignment Shop support the maintenance and upkeep of the Garden City Historical Society Museum.

While the work is ongoing on the outside of The Garden City Historical Society Museum the GCHS Museum

and the Exchange Consignment Shop ARE OPEN. You may have to navigate around the construction crane, but it’s worth it! Come in and check out the great bargains, our fine jewelry (in partnership with The Jewelry Garden) and other interesting gift items!

109 Eleventh Street

Shop Hours:

Tuesday - Friday: 10:00 - 4:00

Sat: Noon - 4:00 p.m.

Tuesdays are 10% Senior Discount days (516) 746-8900

Follow and like us on Facebook and on Instagram.

And check us out on the redesigned GCHS website at www.tgchs.org

The Stewart Manor Country Club was filled with guests who celebrated Valentine’s Day while supporting RotaCare.

Jendras,

Michael

Ash Wednesday services at GC Community Church

BY MELVA VICTORINO

The Season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 26. Ash Wednesday is the day Christians acknowledge their brokenness and desire to do better as they turn their hearts and minds toward God during the seven weeks of preparation for Easter. It invites people in into a time within the church year to humbly Walk to the cross with Jesus.

Lent is an intentional time to work on the spiritual disciplines of repentance, service, meditation, prayer, community and study. It reminds us to hope in God whose steadfast love endures forever and to resist everything that leads us away from that love and love of our neighbors.

The Garden City Community Church (GCCC) will join with Christians the world over in marking the beginning of Lent with three Ash Wednesday services:

• Noon in the Chapel with Rev. Lynn Sullivan

• 4:30 p.m. in the Chapel – Family and Children with Ms. Margie Price

• 8:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary with Rev. Lynn Sullivan

The 4:30 p.m. service is a children-friendly service and GCCC encourages families to worship together.

GCCC will begin its Lenten Walk in worship, prayer, music and the symbolic act of receiving ashes. The imposition of ashes reminds Christians of the fragility of life and their call to live life abundantly with God. The ashes are meant to symbol -

Amy Bashian McCoy to speak at Sunday Forum Series

BY MELVA VICTORINO

ize purification. As a fire burns, it can separate what is valuable from what is valueless, just as a refiner’s fire can separate a base metal from one that is precious.

Traditionally, the ashes are created from burning the palms used in the church on Palm Sunday of the previous year. Palm Sunday marked the arrival of Jesus into Jerusalem after his 40 days and nights in the desert.

GCCC is a welcoming congregation where all are welcome as they open up their services with an invitation by saying, “We are your neighbor and we want to know you better. Whoever you are or wherever you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.”

The Garden City Community Church is part of the United Church of Christ and is an Open and Affirming congregation that welcomes people of all ages, races, gender identities, and sexual orientations to participate in the life of its community. Worship services are Sundays at 8:30 a.m. in our Chapel and at 10:30 a.m. in our Sanctuary. Wednesday Service is at 8:00 p.m. in Gardner Hall. There is a Church school for children and a crib room for infants and toddlers during the 10:30 a.m. service. The Garden City Community Church is located at 245 Stewart Avenue between Whitehall Blvd. and Kensington Road. For more information, email churchoffice@thegccc.org or call 516746-1700. You may also visit our website at www.thegccc.org.

On Sunday, February 23, at 9:15 –10:15 a.m., Amy Bashian McCoy, author of “Little BIG Sister on the Move”, will speak at the Sunday Forum Series in Garden City Community Church (GCCC) on What About Me? Understanding the Unique Needs of Super Siblings. This presentation is for parents and caregivers, where the author will share insight and research that helps parents understand how to best meet the needs of siblings to individuals with special needs and disabilities.

Amy B. McCoy is a former elementary school teacher who became a children’s author with her first book, “Little Big Sister,” in 2016. She is a Visiting Author to elementary schools; her goal is helping typical students understand autism and other disabilities better. Her mission with the Little Big Sister book series is to help students who are growing up with a sibling who has a disability to know they are not alone on the journey. At the same time, she hopes her books help students who do not have experience with peers who have disabilities to “get it”. Her own children are her inspiration to write her realistic fiction novels. Amy is a disability educator working with both student and parent groups.

The Little Big Sister series is told through the voice of nine-year-old Katie, who reveals how her life as a sibling to a brother with autism is frustrating and embarrassing while also teaching her commitment and perseverance. The novel is set in the summer after the

family has moved to a new state, so it is especially well-suited as a fun summer read for elementary school aged students.

Amy’s first book, “Little BIG Sister,” winner of the 2017 Next Generation Indie Book Awards for Children’s Fiction, is about Katie, the little sister who feels like a big sister. Her eleven-year-old brother, Mikey, has autism. Katie can ride a two-wheeler, but Mikey’s bike still has training wheels. Katie rides the bus to school, while Mikey takes the special needs van. When a new student with special needs joins Katie’s class, she notices that some kids just don’t “get it” about autism and other disabilities. Amy’s first book shows how Katie, along with her friends, are determined to make a difference at their school.

The second book in the series, “Little BIG Sister on the Move,” continuous the story of the Little BIG Sister, Katie, experiencing that moving to a new state means more than a new house for her, her brother and her family. There are new friends, a new neighborhood, and fun things to do. It also means new challenges for her. And while most of her new friends are understanding, some people—even grown-ups—just don’t “get it” about autism. Katie and her friends, both old and new, are ready to spread the word and make a difference in Katie’s new community.

Amy Bashian McCoy and her family are Garden City residents.

The Garden City Community Church is part of the United Church of Christ and is an Open and Affirming congregation that welcomes people of all ages, races, gender identities, and sexual orientations to participate in the life of its community. Worship services are Sundays at 8:30 a.m. in our Chapel and at 10:30 a.m. in our Sanctuary. Wednesday Service is at 8:00 p.m. in Gardner Hall. There is a Church school for children and a crib room for infants and toddlers during the 10:30 a.m. service. The Garden City Community Church is located at 245 Stewart Avenue between Whitehall Blvd. and Kensington Road. For more information, email churchoffice@ thegccc.org or call 516- 746-1700. You may also visit our website at www. thegccc.org.

The Rev. Lynn Sullivan Margie Price

Amy Bashian McCoy

The Welcoming Club of GC

Recently, Welcoming Club board members met to give a helping hand to “Little Hands Helping Little Hands Baking Program” at the Long Island Ronald McDonald House. This program offers children and their families an opportunity to bake treats for the families staying at the house. Thank You to the Long Island Ronald McDonald House for allowing us to be a part of such an amazing program!

Upcoming Events

2/27/20: Craft Club

3/11/20: Newcomer’s Gathering

3/19/20: Book Club

3/28/20: LNO - Total Wine

4/5/20: Family Event @ The Studio

4/25/20: Amazing Race

5/12/20: Spring Fling

** Bowling Club** meets every Wednesday at 9:30am at Herrill Lanes

Join A Group 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).

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.

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.

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.

East Nom Comm seeks candidates for Board of Directors

The independent Nominating Committee of the Eastern Property Owners’ Association (EPOA), which nominates candidates for officers and directors of the EPOA, is accepting resumes from interested East residents who would like to serve on the board of directors in the 2020/2021 year. The first meeting of the new term will commence in September 2020. We generally have one meeting

per month from September through early June.

All directors and officers of the EPOA must be voting members of the EPOA. A voting member is any member who has qualified to vote by paying the annual EPOA membership dues of $20.

If you are interested in serving as a director of the EPOA, please send a letter and resume stating your

interest and qualifications (including any community service experience) to the Corporate Secretary of the Eastern Property Owners’ Association, P.O. Box 7525, Garden City, NY 11530. Alternatively, you may email your information to contactus@gcepoa.org.

No sitting EPOA director or officer serves on the nominating committee. Applicants will be contacted by the committee chairperson to set up

an interview when they begin the nominating process. The deadline for receiving applications is March 20. To learn more about the EPOA, how to become a member, upcoming events, and matters concerning the East, you may visit us at our website (www.gcepoa.org), on Facebook (@ GardenCityEPOA), on Twitter (@GC_ EPOA), and on Venmo (@GCEPOA).

Stay informed about your community with a weekly subscription to our newspapers.

With current events, announcements, restaurant reviews, puzzles, and much more, there’s always something for everybody to enjoy!

Mom and son working together

Children of Welcoming Club members giving a helping hand.

Remember: Schools re-open on Monday, Feb. 24.

Upcoming PTA Meeting

Wednesday, 2/26 - Joint Primary EVENING meeting at Homestead at 7:00 pm

PTA at the BOE

Tuesday, 2/25 - Board of Education

Regular Session: 2020-2021 Proposed Budget Discussion in GCHS Library at 8:15 pm

PTA Dinner

The Garden City PTA Annual Dinner will be at The Garden City Hotel on March 26 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.

The tickets and grand raffle tickets are on sale. Purchase your tickets early to take advantage of the early bird incentive. Tickets are $70 if purchased between February 3 through the 28th. After February 28, the tickets will be $75. Remember last year was a sold out event, so make sure you buy your tickets early!

There is still time to sponsor or donate raffle basket items at bit.ly/ PTADinnerDonation.

Any questions about the event, please contact Jessica Koczko at dinner@ gardencitypta.org

Attention Future PTA Leaders

GC PTA Nominating Committee is accepting nominations for the PTA Executive Committee for the 20202021 school year. We are looking for the following positions: PresidentElect, Executive Vice President, Vice President of Legislation, Vice President of Curriculum, Middle School Director, and Homestead Director. Please consider

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joining our fantastic team. Nominations will be accepted through March 16, 2020. Visit: https://gardencitypta.org/ nominating-form

Recognize yourself?

Or someone you know?

President-Elect oversees the work of PTA Standing Committees and maintains the PTA Policies and Procedures Manual. The President-Elect works closely with the president allowing for adequate training and preparation for the subsequent years responsibilities. The President-Elect succeeds the President after a one-year term.

Executive Vice President oversees the work of the PTA’s Nominating and Interview Committees. The Executive Vice President is also responsible for carrying out the PTA’s procedures for the selection of parent members to the district’s site-based committees. The Executive Vice President is the Chair of the Bylaws Committee if convened during their term (every three years).

Vice President of Legislation is the Chair of the PTA Legislation Committee. The Vice President of Legislation oversees a committee responsible for providing information to members about proposed legislation, regulatory issues, and local decision making that affects the health, welfare, safety and education of children. This includes providing members information on how the school district’s budget impacts school curricular and extracurricular programs. The Legislation Committee works closely with the PTA’s Health & Safety and Curriculum Committees and district administration.

Vice President of Curriculum - the

Andy Go Bragh is back

Enjoy shamrocks and charity at Andy Go Bragh, a St. Patrick’s Day celebration hosted by The Andy Foundation at the Stewart Manor Country Club on Saturday, March 14 from 7 p.m.–11 p.m. In addition to cocktails and dinner, the festivities will feature fabulous live music by “The Usual Suspects.”

Generously donated raffle prizes will make you green with envy and include

several Tory Burch items, a Pudge Daddy BBQ basket, a margarita machine and much more. Tickets are $100 pp (21+ only, please) and are available online at andygobragh2020.eventbrite.com or at

The Andy Foundation Yard Sale Shop, 195 Herricks Road, Garden City Park. The Andy Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable organization dedicated to helping children in need.

purpose of the Curriculum Committee is to be a liaison between the parents and the administration in both the individual buildings and Central Administration. The committee assists the school district in addressing parent curriculum questions and concerns. Committee members elicit parent curriculum questions and concerns and bring those to the building level principals. Issues that cannot be resolved at the building level are brought to the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction.

School Directors: Homestead and Middle School. School Directors are the direct link to our membership. Directors bring the concerns and issues of their school and parents to the attention of the Executive Committee. School Directors work closely with building administration to oversee the work of the PTA in each of our seven schools. The director is also responsible to facilitate the work of school-based committees under the direction of building administration.

Attention High School Parents

Spring 2020 Parent Teacher Conferences “PTC Portal” is open at https://gardencityhs.ptcwizard.com/ parent/

Monday, 2/24 - Senior Skit Night Dress Rehearsal at 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, 2/25 - PTC Portal Closes for February 27th Session

Thursday, 2/27 - High School Parent/Teacher Conferences, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Friday, 2/28 - Senior Skit Night

Monday, 3/2 - PTC Portal Closes for March 4th Session

Wednesday, 3/4 - High School Parent/Teacher Conferences, 9:00 a.m. to noon

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Who We Are

Since 1945, the Garden City Parent Teacher Association has been dedicated to serving children and families in our community. Today’s Garden City PTA is a network of parents, teachers, administrators and community members devoted to the educational, social and emotional success of children. Our commitment to creating a collaborative environment where families and the school community can work together has and will continue to foster positive change in our schools and within our community. Together, we are a powerful voice for all our children, a relevant resource for our families and a strong advocate for public education.

IN MEMORIAM

Margaret Joan Howe

Margaret Joan Howe (Webber), 77, died February 2, 2020, surrounded by family in Guilford, CT.

She was born August 28,1942, in Rockville Center, NY to Harry and Anne Webber. Her father was an internationally renowned marine surveyor and later a maritime arbitrator. Her mother was a teacher in England before arriving in the United States in 1936.

Margaret spent her childhood in Garden City and graduated from Garden City High School in 1959 and from Lake Erie College for Women in 1963, where she studied Spanish and mathematics.

Just prior to entering college, Margaret met the love of her life, Edwin “Brick” Howe. Soon after Margaret’s graduation from college, she and Brick married at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City. The newlyweds moved

to Garden City and spent the next 30 years there raising their three children.

In 1984, Margaret and her husband purchased a summer home on Lake George in Ticonderoga, New York where they subsequently retired in 2000. Margaret loved Ticonderoga and endeavored to do good works for the benefit of the community. She was highly involved in the Rogers Rock Club, serving as its President for more than a decade. In addition she played an integral role in the Junior Program of the Northern Lake George Yacht Club.

She was a member of the Cathedral of the Incarnation, belonged to the Garden City Garden Club and worked with various community organizations and charities. She was an avid duplicate bridge player, and as a long time member of the American Contract Bridge League, she earned the rank of Regional Master. Other interests included gardening, reading, needlepoint and the care of her beloved dogs. She was devoted to her family and was happiest when they were with her in Ticonderoga.

Margaret is survived by her son Christopher, daughters Melissa and Katie and her four grandchildren: Julia, Beck, Samson, and Sadie, her sister, Susan Christensen and husband Henry; her sister-in-law Mary Webber, as well as nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her dear husband Brick and her brother Richard.

There will be a celebration of Margaret’s life this summer in Ticonderoga.

Donations in her memory may be sent to the Ticonderoga Main Street Partnership, PO BOX 379, Ticonderoga, NY 12883-0379.

IN MEMORIAM

Mary Patricia Madden

March 16, 1931 – February 12, 2020

Mary P Madden, age 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 surrounded by all eleven of her children at Good Shepherd Hospice in Rockville Centre, NY.

Mary was born in Belle Harbor, Queens, NY. She graduated from Stella Maris High School and was married to her beloved husband Harold F. Madden on January 17, 1953.

Mary was a devoted Catholic and a faithful member of St. Joseph’s Parish, Garden City. Mary was committed to community service and philanthropy over the years which reflected her character of compassion and unselfishness.

She had unconditional love for her entire family and role modeled for the importance of living life to its fullest by

IN

Bob Pape

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fishing, skiing, socializing, and most of all being true to herself and others.

Beloved wife of Harold F Maddendeceased, daughter of Evelyn and Walter Moran -both deceased. Sister of Andrew Moran (Susan). Mother to Brian H. Madden (Elizabeth), Maureen Madden, Kevin J Madden (Ellen), Walter Madden (Judy Fallon), Regina Madden (Mark Scasny), Evelyn Jordan (Richard), Virginia Madden, Mary Jeanne Miller (Matthew), Sharon Fennessy (Jamesdeceased), Madonna McMaster (Michael) and Mara Sproul (Matthew). Grandmother to Paul Madden, Mellissa McNeill (Daniel), Tara Magee (Christopher), Kevin Madden, Colleen Walsh (Brendan), Catherine Jordan (William Deutmeyer), James Fennessy, Michael Fennessy, Meagan Fennessy, Morgan Miller, Kendall Miller, Shannon Sproul, Ashley Sproul, Colleen Sproul, Matthew Sproul, Emma McMaster, Kevin McMaster, Christopher Madden. Great Grandmother to Harrison McNeill, Abagail McNeill, Penelope McNeill, Hunter Magee, Henry Magee, Liam Walsh, Harper Deutmeyer.

Special Thanks to the staff at NYUWinthrop Hospital and Good Shepherd Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice. We will always carry her memory in our hearts!

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice,

Designation: Hospice Inpatient Center Rockville Centre Fund

In Memory of: Mary P. Madden

MEMORIAM

The world lost a quietly great man, devoted husband and father, a dedicated attorney and number one Yankee fan. Bob Pape, 63, passed away suddenly on February 13, 2020.

He left his wife, Lori, daughter and son, Beth and Ken, and his newer children, their loving spouses, Ben and Laura. He was also a devoted and beloved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle, friend, colleague and ardent youth soccer coach.

Bob was intelligent, curious, kind, warm, funny, silly and generous with his spirit.He was the first and last on the dance floor and keeper of light for his cherished Christmas decorations; the

Force was strong with him. He spoke to everyone and actively worked to leave them with a smile. His highest compliment about someone was that they were a Woo; he was the original and King Woo. He has truly left his handprint on so many hearts.

Bob was a committed defense attorney and believed strongly in everyone’s First Amendment rights.

In keeping with those beliefs, he was a passionate listener and supporter of NPR. In lieu of flowers, donations to NPR would be appreciated by the family. Despite our heartbreak, as Bob would have wanted, we will always look on the bright side of life and silly walk to his memory.

Mary Patricia Madden

Margaret Joan Howe

NOTICE OF SALE

Supreme Court

Nassau County L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf.

vs. TARA LYNN TALMADGE, et al, Defts.

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

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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 (877) 430-4792

Dated: January 16, 2020

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LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICE

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY

GARDEN CITY, LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK

NOTICE OF SALE OF

REAL ESTATE FOR

UNPAID 2019 VILLAGE TAXES

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 27, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the Village Hall, 351 Stewart Avenue, in the Village of Garden City, New York, pursuant to direction of the Board of Trustees of said Village, I, the undersigned, Treasurer of said Village, will sell at public auction the following described real estate in said Village together with any improvements thereon, to discharge the unpaid 2019 Village tax, interest and other charges which may be due thereon at the time of the sale. Such real estate will be sold subject to any unpaid assessments thereon levied by said Village prior to the date of such sale and any unpaid tax liens for years prior to 2019 purchased and held by said Village, and subject to the provisions of the New York State and Federal Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, as amended, insofar as the same may be applicable to the owners of any said following described real estate. Purchasers will be required to pay the amount of their respective bids to the undersigned within ten days after the sale, pursuant to the provisions of Section 1454 of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York, as amended, and upon such payment shall receive a written certificate of sale describing the real estate purchased and the sum paid therefor. The following is a list or statement of the real estate upon which such 2019 tax is unpaid, with the amount of such 2019 tax, together with interest and other charges due thereon to March 27, 2020.

REPUTED OWNER OR BLOCK LOTS TOTAL OCCUPANT

MAP

DEVELOPMENT

MAP OF MINEOLA PLAZA

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF COIMBRA PROPERTIES LLC.

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/5/2020. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to Westermann Sheehy Keenan Samaan & Aydelott LLP, Attention: Leonard M. Ridini, Jr., Esq., 90 Merrick Avenue, Suite 802, East Meadow, NY 11554. GC 1036 6X 02/14,21,28,03/06,13,20

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court

Nassau County

L & L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs.

DANIELLE MOSER BALAN, et al, Defts.

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated April

8, 2019, I will sell at public auction on Tuesday, March 24, 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 44, Lot 40. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index #15-009836.

STEPHEN G. FROMMER, Referee.

LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #98130

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids MUST be RECEIVED BY AND DELIVERED TO:

THE PURCHASING DIVISION Incorporated Village of Garden City 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York 11530

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between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., UNTIL 11:00 A.M. EDT, FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2020 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following:

STEWART FIELD

ADDITIONAL PARKING AREA

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 21, 2020

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INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY INCORPORADO VILLA DE GARDEN CITY

LEGAL NOTICE AVISO LEGAL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 15-104(3)(c) of the Election Law, the following matters are designated and set forth in relation to the General Village Election for 2020: SE DA AVISO QUE, de conformidad con la Sección 15-104 (3) (c) de la Ley Electoral, los siguientes asuntos se designan y establecen en relación con la Elección General de Aldeas para 2020:

A. The General Village Election for 2020 shall be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2020

A. Las elecciones generales de la aldea para 2020 se llevarán a cabo el Miércoles 18 de marzo de 2020.

B. The polls shall be open from 12 o'clock noon to 9:00 o'clock in the evening.

B. Las urnas estarán abiertas desde las 12 en punto del mediodía hasta las 9:00 en punto de la noche

C. The General Village Election shall be held at the Village Hall, 351 Stewart Avenue, in said Village.

C La elección general de la aldea se llevará a cabo en el ayuntamiento, 351 Stewart Avenue, en dicho Villa

D. The names and addresses of all those who have been duly nominated and the office and term for which they have been so nominated are as follows:

D Los nombres y direcciones de todos aquellos que han sido debidamente nominados y el cargo y plazo para el que han sido han nominado son los siguientes:

TITLE OF TERM OF NAME OF ADDRESS OF OFFICE OFFICE OF NOMINEES NOMINEES

Trustee 2 Years Robert A. Bolebruch 6 Kenmore Road

Trustee 2 Years John M. Delany One Spruce Street

Trustee 2 Years Colleen E. Foley 54 Kilburn Road

Trustee 2 Years Louis M. Minuto 31 Rockaway Avenue

TÍTULO DEL PLAZA DE NOMBRE DIRECCIÓN DE LA OFICINA OFICINA DE NOMINADOS NOMINADOS

Fideicomisario Dos Años Robert A. Bolebruch 6 Kenmore Road

Fideicomisario Dos Años John M. Delany One Spruce Street Fideicomisario

Irene Woo Village Treasurer

Garden City, New York

February 19, 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

(5l6)465-4051

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Stop micromanaging the Director. It would be nice to retain one for more than a couple of years. No Director would allow things to get to the point that this Library has, unless their job could be at stake; sadly, look at this Library’s history of having a revolving door.

When the Board was trying to hire this current Director, how many people applied for the job there? Does that make anyone wonder why a place like Garden City is being avoided?

Use your current Monitors to keep an eye on things, after school, evenings, and weekends, as you have all of these years.

You shouldn’t be staffing for some doomsday, when the Library isn’t even functioning in the capacity that it is supposed to, and has all the above problems.

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY

INCORPORADO VILLA DE GARDEN CITY

beautiful SUNY Old Westbury campus, various classes which address daily living, travel training which include trips to the city in order to assist students in using mass transit and a yearly international trip which many students and alumni participate in. This year’s trip was to Japan! We offer weekend activities to movies, zoos, farms, etc. We have a full time nurse and an art therapist who works with students in the evenings, creating wonderful pieces. We have RAs who live in the dorms with the students. Students are assigned a social coach and an academic coach. Many students also participate in an exercise program and are offered yoga and courses on mindfulness. There are also students who have the opportunity to take credited courses at NYIT.

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all benefit from!

Every year, NYIT VIP hosts a gala where we raise money to defray expenses. It’s a wonderful event with the opportunity for students, staff, families and friends to get together and have fun! Our gala includes an auction of approximately 20 baskets to bid on. I had put a Facebook request on Garden City Moms to see if anyone had empty baskets and maybe a gift card they didn’t need. What I got was an outpouring of generosity! There wasn’t a day when I didn’t come home to find bags of toys, puzzles, gift cards, makeup etc. at my door. I also picked up items which included many readymade baskets.

Rec Comm: Pool dues, summer employee pay to remain flat

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of some of the pressures the Village could be under regarding water usage and restrictions. We are careful that we’re not using more water than we actually have to,” Blake explained. Among the expected increases in fiscal year 2020-’21 for some pool facility budget line items are water and natural gas costs.

hour for each year they have previously worked at the pool, such as $12.35 per hour if it’s an employee’s second season.

Rec. Commission member Kristina Russo asked about planning the compensation for lifeguards, which as parttime employees would actually see increased pay with the current proposed Pool budget calculations. Pool Director/ Recreation Supervisor Steve Espey explains that the department can go with “what the market will bear.”

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 15-104(3)(c) of the Election Law, the following matters are designated and set forth in relation to the General Village Election for 2020:

Adelyn Rester

A. The General Village Election for 2020 shall be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2020

What a wonderful town!

A. Las elecciones generales de la aldea para 2020 se llevarán a cabo el Miércoles 18 de marzo de 2020.

To the Editor:

From our wonderful schools to our beautiful pool, the most generous people also reside!

B. The polls shall be open from 12 o'clock noon to 9:00 o'clock in the evening.

SE DA AVISO QUE, de conformidad con la Sección 15-104 (3) (c) de la Ley Electoral, los siguientes asuntos se designan y establecen en relación con la Elección General de Aldeas para 2020:

After I filled up my car, I brought the donations to work and laid them all over the Assistant Director’s couch and floor. I wish I had my phone ready to take a picture of her face when she saw all the extraordinary generosity. She stared at everything and was finally able to utter “I’m speechless.”

B. Las urnas estarán abiertas desde las 12 en punto del mediodía hasta las 9:00 en punto de la noche

I presently work as a Social Worker / Job Coach for New York Institute of Technology Vocational Independence Program, otherwise known as NYIT VIP. VIP is a three year program that offers a safe environment for college aged students on the spectrum. Services include dorming at the

C. The General Village Election shall be held at the Village Hall, 351 Stewart Avenue, in said Village.

C La elección general de la aldea se llevará a cabo en el ayuntamiento, 351 Stewart Avenue, en dicho Villa

D. The names and addresses of all those who have been duly nominated and the office and term for which they have been so nominated are as follows:

D Los nombres y direcciones de todos aquellos que han sido debidamente nominados y el cargo y plazo para el que han sido han nominado son los siguientes:

Other than assisting students in enhancing their quality of life and an opportunity for learning, socializing and fun, our primary goal is assisting students in obtaining jobs on graduation. Students are assigned internships at various organizations such as Marshall’s Modell’s the Hilton, the Marriot, AHRC and Horseability. I have the privilege of job coaching some of the students In addition to internships, students participate in our employment training course where they learn how to write a resume, cover letter, practice interview skills and attend mock interviews. In other words, classes we could

It has been weeks since I posted that request thinking at the time I would just get a few empty wicker baskets and I’m still receiving donations.

There are no words to express the gratitude we are all feeling at NYIT VIP. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you, thank you, thank you!

Oh what a wonderful town we live in!

Joy Fullhardt

The 2020-’21 budget projection presented to the Commission was for a ‘worstcase’ scenario of full-staffing at the Pool every day of the summer season. Blake says it’s unlikely to be the actual costs as the proposed pool operating budget is revenue favorable to expenses, and it’s also lower than the 2019-2020 adopted pool budget.

Below state minimum wage

TITLE OF TERM OF NAME OF ADDRESS OF OFFICE OFFICE OF NOMINEES NOMINEES

Trustee 2 Years Robert A. Bolebruch 6 Kenmore Road

Trustee 2 Years John M. Delany One Spruce Street

Trustee 2 Years Colleen E. Foley 54 Kilburn Road

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Trustee 2 Years Louis M. Minuto 31 Rockaway Avenue

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TÍTULO DEL PLAZA DE NOMBRE DIRECCIÓN DE LA OFICINA OFICINA DE NOMINADOS NOMINADOS

Fideicomisario Dos Años Robert A. Bolebruch 6 Kenmore Road

Fideicomisario Dos Años John M. Delany One Spruce Street

Fideicomisario Dos Años Colleen E. Foley 54 Kilburn Road

Fideicomisario Dos Años Louis M. Minuto 31 Rockaway Avenue

LEGAL NOTICES

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KAREN M. ALTMAN Village Clerk Secretaria de la Villa

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, Disability Compliance Coordinator. Persons in need of any special accommodation for a disability who wish to attend a meeting should contact Karen Altman at least 24 hours in advance of meeting at:

Incorporado Villa de Garden City no discrimina por motivos de discapacidad para la admisión, acceso o participación en sus programas, actividades o reuniones públicas, y ha designado a Karen M. Altman, Secretaria de la Villa, Coordinadora de Cumplimiento de Discapacidades. Las personas que necesiten algún alojamiento especial para una discapacidad que deseen asistir a una reunión deben comunicarse con Karen Altman al menos 24 horas antes de la reunión en: 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York 11530 (516)

“We are coming in at substantially under-budget for personnel services from budget last year, as we are underspending for that line item by a good amount. Our practice in 2019 was that when it was rainy out we didn’t bring in full staff. The village’s human resources department decided that starting salaries for our Pool’s employees in 2020 would be the same as for last year instead of chasing New York State’s minimum wage, set to go up to $13 per hour this year. The village apparently is not obligated to follow State minimum wage, we’re only obligated to follow the Federal minimum wage of $7.50 per hour because we’re a municipality -- we are holding at $12 per hour. Frankly at that same rate, as Pool management will attest, from our interviews, candidates’ interest remains,” Blake said.

Any returning Garden City Pool employees will get a small step increase of 35 cents per

“Traditionally with the employees we had followed the state wages which would have gone up to $13 per hour, but for 2020 any first-year personnel start the same as last year’s at $12. We have some employees there who have a little more responsibility and they get slightly more, and with night hours’ lifeguarding and watch we feel we need to pay a little more for that. The number is higher, especially if we get any adults in the positions and sometimes we get teachers who have the summer off,” Espey said.

As for upcoming sales of memberships Espey said an incentive offered a few years ago, a $20 gift card to residents who join the pool early, “became a disaster, not working out well.” Meanwhile plans for rate discounts to residents buying membership prior to April 1 are also not set for this year.

He and Blake later commented on the success of offering $50 discount to members who purchase a guest pass booklet on the same day they buy memberships, as that promotion is planned to be offered again. Espey said there would be better functionality with that if a deadline was set for the promotion, and the Commission concurred.

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Former Sears building may go off Village tax rolls

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New York State, even though the location may be a privately-owned property and NYU-Winthrop does not own the 1111 Franklin building, they can create what is called a lease-hold condominium. For whatever space they divide there and the amount a not-for-profit such as NYU-Winthrop takes over and leases, for tax purposes it is treated as if they own it. If they only take two floors out of three floors then two-thirds

of that building would be non-taxable. And my understanding is that they are taking the whole building,” Daughney explained.

He added that because the use of the property would not have been fully taxable, the total for the village to anticipate in terms of municipal taxes could have been substantially higher -Daughney believes a $460,000 sum could have been assessed as high as $700,000 depending on its use.

“Sears store did not pay taxes as if

the property was fully taxable but commercial buildings throughout New York State are taxed basically on what is considered an income or revenue-stream type of theory; for a retail establishment they’re taxed on what they are bringing in, or an apartment complex is taxed based on the rate of the rent. The Wyndham condos sell for $1 million to $1.5 million but that is not what taxes are based on, since the taxes would be based on what theoretical and some examples are of what a rent for an

apartment would be -- then it is aggregated and calculated for what taxes they contribute. Golf courses are not taxed on the amount of land, they are taxed on their revenues. While our three Garden City golf courses are basically the same size, Garden City Men’s does not host weddings and receptions and parties --they pay the least amount of municipal taxes, based on the revenue stream theory,” Daughney told the Estates POA.

Village to celebrate 100 years of GC Fire Department service

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were horse-drawn fire engines and early automobiles, new fire engines and apparatus can barely fit into the bay doors -all new fire engines today are standardly made bigger per fire commissioner’s requirements. Standardized sizes for fire trucks are in effect; any new fire trucks Garden City purchases today will not fit into that station as it’s currently configured and we can’t redesign it to make it much bigger. Right now GCFD and village administration will be evaluating whether or not to knock Station 2 down, rebuild it or modify it with determinations from our architect and options for the building or to knock it down and start over. The upcoming Board of Trustees’ meeting will feature a presentation on Station 2 with architectural sketches,” Chief Strysko said. He adds that based on residents’ input and interests in maintaining the classic appearance of Station 2, the building would be redesigned very similar to as it appears today and it would continue to have a three-bay style outfitted for the larger trucks and egress/ingress with a two-floor operation for GCFD members.

Trustee Brian Daughney asked Chief Strysko to describe the GCFD vehicle lineup. He explained the three large fire engines equipped with a pumper, with one at each village fire station, plus a 100-foot ladder truck and the new, stateof-the-art purchase of a 102-foot “Quint” -- fire service apparatus that serves dual purposes of a pump engine and ladder truck but with five pieces of equipment on board (water tank, ladder, fire hose, aerial device an ground ladders).

The GCFD’s Quint costs nearly $1.4 million. The heavy rescue truck, the most recent fire apparatus purchased which does not have either a pump or ladder on it, cost upwards of $700,000 and the last engine purchase for GCFD cost $680,000 Chief Strysko said last Wednesday night.

The GCFD also has four Fire Chief’s SUVs and a utility pickup truck, as well as a Polaris/ATV vehicle for access on golf courses or for getting to smaller areas to contain brush fires, as it contains a five-horsepower pump and 100 gallons of water on it.

After a resident’s inquiry, he spoke about the mid-2018 decision of the Board of Trustees’ to abolish the jobs of the few remaining paid professional firefighters of the GCFD, and the transition to an all-volunteer operation that ensued over the last 19 months.

“The transition was a challenge. Prior to that transition the volunteer firefighters really did not drive fire apparatus except for one or two rigs, the heavy rescue truck and the second new ladder truck. GCFD volunteers did not really have time on the fire engines (pumpers and first new apparatus) so we had to scramble to get qualified on apparatus we had never driven before. But quickly volunteer firemen stepped up and soon became qualified -- collectively, we made that process very efficient and took over the operations well. So far so good, as rigs get out on time with precision from all three fire stations -- depending on the call, members attend to the particular fire station closest to them during a call and otherwise,” Chief Stysko said.

Frequent auto accident calls

One major concern for police, fire, pedestrians and residents continues to be the high frequency of automobile accidents within residential stretches of Garden City. “It is hard to understand how on some side streets with a car accident the vehicles can flip over, or on their side, but we get many of those,” the chief said.

According to Chief Strysko, most calls the GCFD receives and responds to are from automatic fire alarms for burnt food like toast or popcorn, as well as many automobile accidents and occasional small house fires. In 2019, the GCFD responded to 1,137 ‘alarm’ calls. Of that total, 106 were for incidents at Adelphi University.

Chief Strysko said of the 106, four were substantial fire emergencies but a majority were for hair sprays or burnt food. An average of 16 GCFD volunteers respond to fire calls in the village, but with house fires the response team is substantially higher.

“With house fires we have responses from neighboring departments and not just Garden City’s. We get Fire per-

sonnel from Franklin Square, Mineola and New Hyde Park -- all surrounding departments come in to assist and help protect our firefighters while we are fighting a fire and protection for the public,” Strykso said.

Volunteer recruitment and trainings

Strykso said new GCFD members start as probate members and receive several weeks of primary fire training including HAZMAT training, with a one-year probationary period to complete the training sequence accompanied by requisite testing to become firefighters. Training takes place on Monday evenings, and on Saturday morning members hold meetings with clean-ups including some training exercises. Throughout the year there are dates set with opportunities for training programs at the Nassau County Fire Service Academy in Old Bethpage at fireproof campus buildings there.

Last week the Estates POA also welcomed First Assistant Fire Chief Devyn F. Moody, who joined the volunteer department in 2010. He spoke about training exercises held at the Old Bethpage facility that use diesel fuel and wood to light settings on fire and test response and equipment, where as most facilities switched to propane.

“Nassau County actually got grandfathered in so the scenes are the real deal when we are in there. It really gives you the feel of what you as a firefighter would deal with and what you’d be going into. There are many New York State fire science certification classes held there as well -- essentials and primary courses include 16 weeks of classroom training, which every new member goes through, and then there’s 12 to 14 weeks of hands-on classes twice a week. In addition, if any residents are interested in these opportunities there are many online classes offered for those who join Garden City Fire, including online sessions Sunday mornings to make it easier -- you can study and participate in courses in your homes and with convenience,” Moody explained to the Estates’ residents.

Assistant Chief Moody spoke about the junior firefighters program of

the GCFD for teens in grades 9 to 12, which meets every Thursday night and includes some hands-on fire training exercises. “We have this group as a kind of minor league team that hopefully builds up to professional volunteer members in the department,” he said.

In early March, Chief Moody says the GCFD will host a Volunteer Recruitment Seminar at Adelphi University’s South Avenue campus. “We will have a booth there to actually try and recruit members from the population of students attending Adelphi,” he said. Chief Strysko announced that any Garden City resident who is an Adelphi student and joins the GCFD receives a 25% discount on their tuition. He says two present members of the GCFD attending Adelphi are receiving that discount, and “it’s working out very well.”

One other initiative to recruit members and to just engage with the community is the table and materials presented for every Friday Night Promenade held over the 14 weeks of summer on 7th Street in Garden City, and at any special village events. The GCFD also has an active website and social media presence.

Chief Strysko moved to Garden City in 1993, he and his wife have two daughters with one away at college now. Strysko has been active with the GCFD as a volunteer for 13 years, and overall he’s had 26 years experience in fire and emergency response protocols. Strysko commented that the GCFD’s current 3rd Assistant Chief, William Castoro, is going through a second cycle of the chief rankings as four years ago he was the head Fire Chief of the village.

Strysko spoke to Estates residents about some local educational outreach including the department’s annual Village Fire Prevention & Awareness Day held in the fall, as well as programs for nursery-age children and up. At the moment there are no women participating among the GCFD volunteers, but Chief Strysko said a few women have joined GCFD in the recent past.

Adult Art Class at Cluett Hall

The Garden City’s Department of Recreation and Parks will offer an adult art class this fall. This 10-week program will teach the beginner as well as the advanced student the art of painting portraits and landscapes/still-life in pastel from photographs.

Classes will be held Fridays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The cost of this program will be $140. This class is open to adult residents who reside in the Inc. Village of Garden City. Classes are held in St. Paul’s Cluett Hall beginning February 21 and will move into the Senior Center once it opens.

The first lesson includes a portrait and landscape demonstration. At that time, a supply list is provided. Demonstrations will be available as needed throughout the program. Each student will receive the individual attention required as they move at their own pace and level of expertise.

Arleen Rueth Urban, the instructor for this program, is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America. A winner of numerous awards, her portraits hang in many Garden City homes, as

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well as throughout the United States. A portrait of Elvis Presley permanently hangs in Graceland, and Barbara Walters is among her celebrity commissioned subjects.

This year, Arleen has added some basic drawing techniques to her pastel workshop. Those wishing to draw with pencil and/or charcoal only are invited to join this class.

To register for this session, please visit the Recreation and Parks office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. If you have a password, you may register online at gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

Special Events for February at the Senior Center

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 26 at 11 a.m. Workshop: “How to Choose a Health Care Agency”

GC Retired Men’s Club News

Schedule of Events

Monday, February 25

Sandwiches

Monday, March 2

Sandwiches

Monday, March 9

Sandwiches

Monday, March 16

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

Monday, March 23

Meeting

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

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.

Attention students!

Graduated from school? Have an outstanding GPA? Made the honor roll or Dean’s List? Scored an internship or study abroad opportunity? We invite you to send details of any of these things and more, along with your name and contact info, to editor@gcnews.com for a chance to be seen in our paper!

Alliance Services will visit to talk about the things to look for in choosing reliable health care providers for 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.

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.

The Kordes

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

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.

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.

John Ellis Kordes

Remember these two supermarkets? Generations of Garden City residents remember shopping at Gristede’s and the A & P and of course Grand Union was right across the street. This was an era before the “mega” supermarkets. This photo was taken around 1960. Today, the A&P is gone and Gristede’s is now “Natural” (after being “The Food Basket” for many years). Across the street Grand Union is now Key Food.

GCAA Intramural Basketball Playoffs

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Pickleball is here at the St. Paul’s Fieldhouse Play is in a drop in - pick up basis. Play times below are for Village of Garden City residents only.

At this time, no guests are allowed Beginner Level - Monday & Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Intermediate Level - Mon/Tues/ Wed/Friday, 12 noon to 2 p.m.

Advanced Level - Tues and Friday, 10 a.m. to 12 noon

The Pickleball courts are closed Presidents Week, Feb 17 – 21. February play time is free!

Beginning March 2, the fee to play Pickleball will be $6 per 2-hour session per person. Check or credit card only.

Passes are available at the Recreation Office in a 5 pack for $25 and a 10 pack for $50.

Thursdays - Lessons for beginner and advanced beginner level players. Sign up now!

For more information or to sign up for lessons, call 516 465-4075.

Adult Art Class at Cluett Hall

The Garden City’s Department of Recreation and Parks will offer an adult art class this fall. This 10-week program will teach the beginner as well as the advanced student the art of painting portraits and landscapes/ still-life in pastel from photographs.

Classes will be held Fridays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The cost of this program will be $140. This class is open to adult residents who reside in the Inc. Village of Garden City. Classes are held in St. Paul’s Cluett Hall beginning February 21, and will move into the Senior Center once it opens.

The first lesson includes a portrait and landscape demonstration. At that time, a supply list is provided. Demonstrations will be available as needed throughout the program. Each student will receive the individual attention required as they move at their own pace and level of expertise.

Arleen Rueth Urban, the instructor for this program, is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America. A winner of numerous awards, her portraits hang in many Garden City homes, as well

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as throughout the United States. A portrait of Elvis Presley permanently hangs in Graceland, and Barbara Walters is among her celebrity commissioned subjects.

This year, Arleen has added some basic drawing techniques to her pastel workshop. Those wishing to draw with pencil and/or charcoal only are invited to join this class.

To register for this session please visit the Recreation and Parks office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. If you have a password, you may register online at gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

February Break Gym Program

During the February Break, the Garden City Recreation Department will offer a gym program for children in the Saint Paul’s Fieldhouse on Thursday, February 20 and Friday, February 21. This program is open to youngsters of the Inc. Village of Garden City only.

The schedule for these programs will be as follows:

Kindergarten and 1st Grade - 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.

2nd and 3rd Grades - 10:30 a.m. to noon

4th, 5th, 6th Grades - Noon to 2 p.m.

For Grades 7 to 12 – The fieldhouse will be open for supervised open play from 2 to 6 p.m.

For further information, please call the Recreation Office at 465-4075.

“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

Hockey tix for special adults

Fun with friends in February -- it’s a hat trick with ESA!

Enriching Special Adults, a local nonprofit organization supporting special adults, is sponsoring tickets to see the New York Islanders hockey team take on the Boston Bruins on Saturday, February 29 at the 1:00 p.m. game at Nassau Coliseum.

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“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, soccer, 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!

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.

Please respond to enrichingspecialadults@gmail.com as soon as possible to have your name entered into the random ticket drawing. Also, please come with a responsible adult as there will not be any staff to supervise this activity.

Look for more exciting activities from ESA in the upcoming weeks!

Trojans Basketball playoff run ends

The 2019-2020 GC Boys Varsity Basketball season came to an end Saturday in 2nd round of playoffs with a 50-39 loss at South Side H.S.

In first round game the Trojans beat visiting Locust Valley 63-53 in front of another great home crowd. Right off the tip it was apparent

Locust Valley came in with game plan to shut down GC leading scorer Luke Long. However, a well balanced offensive attack was too much for Locust Valley to handle. Junior Thomas Franz led all scorers with 18 pts. Brian Wood controlled the pace of game while scoring 17 pts.

Locust Valley went in locker room at the half with 29-26 halftime lead. GC came out in 2nd half and turned up the defensive pressure with full court press. Aidan Longs’ (8 pts/4 sts/6 rbs) relentless pressure, two steals and 4 quick points erased Locust Valley’s lead. Biggest point in game was back to back 3 pointers by senior Gavin Paskewitz (13 pts/6 rbs) that brought the crowd to their feet and broke the back of Locust Valley. Luke Long (5 pts) and Jack Downey (4 pts) rounded out the scoring.

Saturday’s 2nd round matchup had the 14th seeded Trojans (14-7) visiting 3rd seeded South Side H.S. (17-3). The playoff atmosphere was in full effect in Rockville Centre. A great turnout by Garden City student body and community made it a standing room only event. The boys came out ready to play and took an early 11-7 lead after first quarter. An evenly played 2nd quarter had

Garden City going into the locker room with a 20-16 lead at the half. The game was back and forth with both teams playing physical and with high intensity. The fan bases for both Garden City and South Side H.S. were loud and proud the entire game. South Side used a 14-7 run in 4th quarter to pull out a 50-39 victory. Juniors Luke Long led GC with 16 pts, Tommy Franz (9 pts) hit 3 three pointers. Joey Wood (Soph) was huge in 1st half with 6 points and some great drives to hoop. Seniors Brian Wood (6 pts), Aidan Long (2 pts) and Gavin Paskewitz (6 rbs) played their hearts out and left everything they had on the court. Juniors Michael Deluca and Jack Downey made key contributions.

It was an emotional ending for the entire team. The season was an exciting journey starting off with a phenomenal win vs last year state runner ups Manhasset H.S. and ending with a hard fought loss at South Side. This was a talented and tough Garden City Trojan basketball team and the boys should be proud of themselves. I know their families, coaches, school and community are very proud of them.

GO TROJANS!

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Top row: Coach James Hegmann, Tommy Franz, Luke Long, Dylan Lalehzar, Matt Jordan Middle row: Mchael Deluca, Frankie Patrissi, Joe McNiff, Joey Wood, Chase Gardi

Bottom Row: Aidan Long, Gavin Paskewitz, Matteo Yepes, Jack Downey, Dylan Fu, Brian Wood

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