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Garden City Police recruit sworn in, begins academy
THE CLASS OF 2019
Garden City Police Recruit James Gunnels, Jr. took his oath of office during a brief ceremony at Village Hall Thursday, June 20. Trustee Mark Hyer did the honors. Police Recruit Gunnels, Jr. was born in Howard Beach Queens to Laurice and James Gunnels. He has an older sister, Victoria. James graduated from W.C. Mepham High school and went on to Farmingdale State College where his majors included criminal justice: law enforcement technology, security systems and computer programing and information systems.
James was a police explorer for more than five years, attaining the rank of captain, and held the position of the drill team commander. He was also a children’s instructor in martial arts, which he learned over the course of 13 years of training, obtaining a black belt. James entered the Nassau County Police Academy on June 3, 2019. “We look forward to his joining the department upon graduation,” Commissioner Ken Jackson said.
Photos by Carisa Giardino
Garden City High School held its 85th annual commencement ceremony on Warren King Field on Saturday, June 29th. Above, Salutatorian Aidan Padala with co-valedictorians Elsie Schaubeck and Cassidy Go. See pages 32-33.
A.T. Stewart Shop celebrates GC’s anniversary with pineapple ornament The pineapple is in evidence throughout Garden City. You see it on the Village website, the kiosks, the Chamber of Commerce. During the 150th anniversary of Garden City’s founding that one commemorates the anniversary with a pineapple ornament. The Garden City Historical Society (GCHS) and its A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment Shop are pleased to offer a 3-inch tall brass ornament, engraved with “Garden City 150 Years.” It makes a lovely keepsake, as
well as a great gift, for only $23. A great hostess gift too! The Consignment Shop, it is located in The GCHS Museum (basement in the rear). In addition to the flags, it sells all kinds of consigned items. All proceeds from the Consignment Shop support the maintenance and upkeep of the Garden City Historical Society Museum. Supplies are limited. The A.T. Stewart Consignment Shop is located at 109 Eleventh Street.
Trustee Mark Hyer, Mayor Theresa Trouvé, Police Recruit James Gunnels, Jr., his parents Laurice and James Gunnels and Commissioner Ken Jackson.
Rotary honors two with Comm Service awards PAGES 26-27 GC Nursery School celebrates Pre-K graduation PAGE 21