The Garden City News (9/6/19)

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Filtration, pilot program to combat water contaminants

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

On Tuesday, September 3rd, the sun was shining as students in Garden City returned to class.

Backpacks were filled with school supplies and lunches as schools welcomed the students back for another year!

By Regina Moran

School board reviews summer projects

BY RIKKI N. MASSAND At the Board of Education’s regular meeting held August 13 inside the Garden City High School library, the Board discussed the latest progress in renovations and improvements to school buildings from Gary Gonzalez of Park East Construction and Gary Scheide, a partner with the district’s consulting architecture firm, Patchogue-based BBS Architects, Landscape Architects and Engineers, P.C.

Roof replacements at both Stratford School and Homestead School were priorities over the summer, with the Stratford project 50% complete by mid-August, with target dates of last weekend (August 31 to Labor Day). Roof replacement for Homestead was announced completed at the August 13 school board meeting, but odds and ends trimming work on it took place in the last days of August. Some of the roof drain installations completed by the contractor had to be addressed,

according to Gary Gonzalez.

For Stewart and Stratford Schools the structural projects close to 100% complete this August include the masonry, reconstruction and reappointing of the buildings’ existing brick, including some replacements where necessary. Work was scheduled to be complete by Labor Day. Garden City’s Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance Dana DiCapua spoke about a potential change See page 48

At the Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday, August 15, Deputy Village Administrator and Superintendent of Public Works Joseph DiFrancisco explained expenses for the Village of Garden City in its long-term fight against emerging contaminants including 1,4 dioxane in the local drinking water supply.

“In order to qualify for grants that New York State is offering, the Board and the Village need to show that we are willing to spend the money to treat our water supply, including contaminants which our water department will be addressing. These are requests for bond resolutions in order to pay for these two programs. The first treatment is for Village Wells 8 and 12 and the second would be for use at Wells 10 and 11. The AOP filtration system at Wells 8 and 12 would be for the removal of dioxane. Both bonds are significant in cost and there are also SEQRA process (State Environmental Quality Review Act) involved for each system The Mayor’s Column published in The Garden City News on August 23, 2019, explained the use of funds allocated on August 15: “Trustees adopted two bond resolutions to fund the purchase of an Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) filtration system for the removal of emerging contaminants at Water Well Nos. 8, 10, 11 and 12, including 1,4 dioxane. A bond resolution in the amount of $8.3 million for Well Nos. 8 and 12 and another in the amount of $8.15 million for Well Nos. 10 and 11 were approved.”

“In anticipation of a possible grant award of up to $5 million per project, the Village must expend at least $3 million of the approximate $8.3 million in anticipated costs at Well Nos. 8 and 12 and the $8.15 million in anticipated costs at Well Nos. 10 and 11 to plan and construct the proposed treatment. Grant monies are being offered through the Federal Clean Water Infrastructure Act,” it stated.

For Wells 10 and 11 the village has started a pilot program to filter out 1,4 dioxane as a test, similar to pilot systems in place in a few other area water districts, and per requirements of the Nassau County Department of Health. As he discussed with the village’s Environmental Advisory Board on June 5, the treatment is a combination of using peroxide and ultraviolet light to remove the contaminant. Mayor Theresa Trouvé asked about the safety See page 45

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A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER

School’s open, slow down!

Although our younger readers may be ambivalent, for many parents this is the happiest time of year - back to school time! All over town the yellow school buses are back on the road, and children walking to and from bus stops.

If you are driving through residential streets during the morning or afternoon hours, please be exceptionally alert for children, especially near school bus stops. Kids, especially with the excitement and confusion of a starting a new year, may be oblivious to the dangers of traffic.

Recently we’ve seen some Facebook threads about speeding cars on several streets and residents say that it’s often the same drivers who do this every day. We hope the Garden City Police

Department takes note of the particulars and sends out a patrol to catch those drivers. Parents can help out by alerting the police if there are consistent violators. (Woman in the white SUV who speeds on Mott section streets, this means you!) n

Now that Labor Day is past, we at the Garden City News have started working on our annual Guide to Garden City, which will be mailed on October 18th.

As usual, we will be including information about local governments, community organizations and fun things to do. We welcome any suggestions you may have. Look for our online submission form at www.gcnews.com later this week.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Email: Editor@GCNews.com

Transparency?

To the Editor: What audacity - the local newspaper suggesting that the Garden City Board of Trustees may have violated the NYS Open Meetings Law! The Board’s response released by its attorney, Peter Bee, said it didn’t “intend to engage in a ‘point - by - point’ debate with a local news editor whose legitimate goal is to enhance the sale of newspapers...” Nice of the Board to remind us that newspapers need sales to survive. The Board thinks it’s not responsible for responding “point by point?” if so, say why. And the Board’s “enhance sales” remark is gratuitous - even snide - and skirts the underlying transparency issue: it’s reminiscent of one current powerful public officeholder’s repeated petulant, cheap shots at “the media.”

Of course there are times when the Board’s agenda includes stuff that should be confidential - but those should be rare. Of course teleconferences sometimes make sense - but in this connected age meetings should be announced ahead of time and made available to any resident wishing to participate. At least provide an unredacted podcast? The point isn’t whether a law has been violated: the point is simply that the Board, regardless of HOW it meets, should be as open and transparent as possible which, apparently, it hasn’t been. $92,000 in attorney’s fees - for three handicapped parking spaces? This problem might have been avoided at the outset by taking the plaintiff to Leo’s for lunch and hashing (no pun) it out. I doubt most Garden City folks would object to three reserved spaces.

With Covington and Burling, a huge law firm, in the plaintiff’s corner, the message should have been clear: throw in the towel. (Disclaimer - I worked repeatedly with lawyers at Covington in Washington, D. C. in the 80’s). No, instead the legal bills piled up before the towel was thrown. And $42,000 went to Peter Bee’s law firm - after all, wasn’t he a former mayor? The Board should know how the money was spent: either

provide the details or retrieve the legal fees for the town.

One should respect the dedication shown by holders of public office, but the Board’s recent activities erode that respect. Sure, newspapers need sales, but “a press that is free to investigate and criticize the government is absolutely essential in a nation that practices self government.” and, “...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.” Who’s “me?” “Me” is a former powerful public officeholder, initials, TJ (no, not Maxx). In case you’re wondering, an essential role of the Garden City News is to keep an eye on you. If you don’t like it, you shouldn’t be on the Board.

Jon Mulford

Good people do exist To the Editor: A sincere thank you to My Three Sons Bagel store on Nassau Blvd, Garden City S .

About a month ago my daughter lost a substantial amount of money. She began to lose all hope as she retraced her footsteps and was unsuccessful in finding her money. The following morning she remembered she had stopped at My Three Sons Bagel store around the same time she had lost her money. On a whim she decided to call the bagel store as a last ditch effort . To her surprise and happiness an honest customer admitted to finding the money on the counter and turned it in. My Three Sons kept it safe until her arrival. There is nothing like an honest business who draws in awesome customers and makes the most delicious bagels in town!

Marina Campbell

Transparency on legal fees To the Editor: Regarding debate on GC legal fees for See page 26

Chief Thomas Strysko and the Officers and Members of the Garden City Volunteer Fire Department would like to invite all village residents to join the department for our annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at the Village 9/11 Memorial located at the Village Green & Gazebo at the corner of Hilton Ave and Stewart Ave. The remembrance service will be

held Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

The service pays tribute to the 23 Garden City residents that perished during the attack on the World Trade Center, the 343 members of the FDNY, 23 members of the NYPD and 37 members of the PAPD killed, as well as those who have died of 9/11-related illnesses.

Friday Promenade canceled The Friday Night Promenade scheduled for September 6th has been canceled due to uncertainty over the weather due to Hurricane Dorian.

The final Promenade of the season

will be held on Friday, September 13th on Seventh Street between 6 and 10 p.m.

The theme will be “The Big Pineapple Circus”

GC PTA Sportswear Sale

idents who stopped by the table got some great deals. Be on the lookout for their Sportswear Table this fall At the Homecoming game and the Annual Fall Fair in Seventh Street. Updates and online options for purchase will be available as well! Come support our kids with your purchases.

BY REGINA MORAN

With the summer days dwindling down, the GC PTA Sportswear Committee held an end is summer sale at the Pool this past Sunday. In anticipation for their new fall merchandise which will be available soon, res-

Adelphi University presents $25K check to Village

BY RIKKI N. MASSAND In August the Board of Trustees accepted a $25,000 check amount from Adelphi University to the Village of Garden City, “as a token of the university’s gratitude for the village’s services.” A few trustees have previously noted the many occasions on which the (now all-volunteer) fire department of Garden City has had to deploy village resources, trucks and manpower, to respond to a fire or emergency call on Adelphi’s grounds when students had burned a bag of popcorn in the microwave or had an incident involving a hairdryer -- thankfully not to address more serious issues than that.

Adelphi University is Long Island’s oldest private coeducational university, and as an institute of education it is not subject to regular property tax requirements of the average Garden City property owner. Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi explained the basis of a yearly check donation as the Board’s topic evolved. When he called Adelphi leadership in mid-summer to discuss the “annual contribution” amount the village receives, an email request he made to the university was swiftly responded to with a $25,000 check.

Village Trustee Mark Hyer and Suozzi both publicly stated “thank you, Adelphi University,” during the Board meeting. Mayor Theresa Trouvé said within the coming weeks, Adelphi University will award its annual Prize for Leadership to a number of high school students who live in the Village of Garden City. Each year, selected local students including those at Garden City High School and in private or specialized high schools receive an award of $1,000 and an inscribed plaque, two tuition–free courses at Adelphi University over the course of the fall and spring sessions; Adelphi University library privileges and an invitation to attend a dinner in honor of a leading scholar, artist or political figure who is visiting the University during the academic year.

At the August 15 Board meeting, Trustee John Delany said while the village should wholeheartedly thank Adelphi University, the Board should “re-look at that $25,000 and see if we are asking Adelphi for enough, in consideration of our fire department’s use.”

According to Delany the cost of GCFD’s response times to Adelphi See page 42

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Jumping for a good cause in Garden City

BY GARY SIMEONE There will be a lot of jumping going on Saturday, September 21st and Sunday, September 22nd at the Carve It Fitness Studio in Garden City. The trampoline-based fitness studio plans to hold all day classes to benefit the Camp Anchor Program fund. The program is dedicated to adults and children with special needs who reside in the Town of Hempstead.

“Every year our studio picks a charity to get involved with and this year we decided to choose Camp Anchor in Lido Beach,” said Claire Lo Russo, founder of Carve It Fitness and a certified bellicon instructor. “We got involved through one of my dear friends, Tara McCarton, whose six year old daughter, Audrey, attended Camp Anchor for the first time this summer.”

The McCarton family, who are Garden City residents, had their home renovated in 2017 for Audrey, who was diagnosed with microcephaly, by the television show, ‘George to the Rescue.’

“Tara is actually a client at my studio who lost seventy pounds with me over the last year,” said Lo Russo. “We were

talking about her daughter and Camp Anchor and all the great things they do and decided it would be a great charity to raise donations for.”

The classes will take place on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. They will be curated classes incorporating the HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) workout plan with a combination of jump squats, side lunges, boxing and kickboxing moves on a trampoline.

Lo Russo said that the trampoline exercises are similar to what can be done on the floor, but are easier on the body for people who are overweight or dealing with injuries.

“The trampoline is a great way to exercise for people who have difficulty moving or dealing with arthritis, knee or ankle injuries,” said Lo Russo. “It’s not just the physical workout but there is a holistic component that drew me into it.”

Lo Russo was a track star in her college years at the university of North Carolina before she ended up tearing her hamstring in a race.

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9 Vehicles vandalized: On August 27th a Weyford Terrace resident reports he found numerous scratches on the trunks of two vehicles parked in his driveway.

Suspended license: As a result of a traffic investigation on Lefferts Road, a 66 year old East Islip woman, was charged with driving with a suspended license and improper turn.

she confronted them, they fled the scene on bikes.

The subjects apparently entered through an open window by removing the screen. Responding Officers observed one of the two on a bike on Garden Street and after a chase, apprehended him on Meadow Street.

During the arrest the Hempstead man, age 37, allegedly resisted arrest and assaulted one of the officers who suffered a knee injury.

NCPD Canine, NCPD Helicopter and Hempstead PD responded to assist with the search of the second subject. A bike was recovered, however, the second subject was not located. Headquarters later received a call from a Magnolia Street resident who stated he observed a man in his vehicle, which was parked in the driveway. Officers immediately responded and upon investigation, determined the person in the vehicle was the second subject involved in the burglary. He was placed under arrest. Police say this subject was also responsible for the 3rd Place burglary that occurred on August 29th. The first subject was charged with burglary, assault of a Police Officer, criminal mischief to a police vehicle and resisting arrest. The second subject, a 26 year old Hempstead man, was charged with two counts of burglary and trespass.

Home burglarized: Garden City Police investigated a burglary on August 29th at a 3rd Place residence.

The incident occurred between 11 PM and 6AM while the family was asleep. Apparent entry was through the kitchen window where the screen was found removed. Property was removed from the kitchen. The rear patio door was also found to be damaged. Evidence was collected at the scene and submitted for forensic testing.

DWI arrest: On August 31st a Garden City Police officer observed a vehicle traveling south on Washington Avenue when it passed a red light on Meadow Street while two pedestrians were attempting to cross the street. The vehicle was stopped and upon investigation, the driver, a 40 year-old Hempstead man, was arrested and charged with aggravated DWI, driving with a suspended license and passing a red traffic signal.

Wrong place to steal: On August 29th a GC Police Officer was informed by a Village employee of a suspicious suspect inside a Villageowned vehicle parked in the Garden City employee parking field. The officer discovered the subject inside the vehicle and determined he was attempting to steal the vehicle. The subject, a 20 year old Hempstead man, was placed under arrest for attempted grand larceny.

Identity theft: On September 1st Garden City Police investigated an identity theft report in which an unknown person opened an unauthorized online checking account using a resident’s personal information without permission.

Sexual abuse arrest: Upon investigation of a July 22nd incident that occurred at a Franklin Avenue spa, Garden City Detectives arrested a 58 year old New Hyde Park man for alleged forcible touching and sexual abuse.

DWI arrest: On August 27th a vehicle was observed by an officer after allegedly committing numerous aggressive driving violations from Golf Club Lane to Washington Avenue. Upon investigation, the driver, a 46 year-old East Meadow man, was arrested for DWI, passing two Stop signs, passing two red traffic lights and multiple unsafe lane usage violations.

Package thefts: On August 28th packages were reported stolen from the front porch of a Meadow Street residence.

Burglars arrested: On August 30th at 12:20 AM, Police headquarters received a call from a Franklin Court resident who stated two subjects were in her house and when

DWI speeding: On September 2nd Garden City Police stopped a vehicle on Old Country Road for excessive speed (50 MPH). Upon investigation, the driver, a 23 year old Huntington Station man, was arrested for DWI and excessive speed.

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Wednesday September 11, 2019 Glasscock County Community Center 117 South Myrl Street, Garden City, Texas 4:00 -7:00 PM

Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (Oncor) and Wind Energy Transmission Texas, LLC (WETT) propose to construct a new, single circuit, double circuit capable, 345 kilovolt (kV) transmission line from the existing Oncor Longshore Switching Station to the existing WETT Bearkat Switching Station (Project). The Longshore Switching Station is located approximately 4.8 miles west of the community of Forsan, in Howard County. The Bearkat Switching Station is located approximately 7.2 miles southwest of the community of Garden City, in Glasscock County. Oncor and WETT are committed to routing the proposed transmission line in a manner consistent with the values of the local communities, the Texas Utilities Code, and the Public Utility Commission of Texas rules and policies. In support of this routing process, Oncor and WETT are holding a Public Participation Open House Meeting to solicit input for use in determining routing alternatives for the proposed transmission line. KP Environmental, Inc. (KPE), a consulting firm retained by Oncor and WETT for the Project, has identified preliminary alternative transmission line route links for consideration, which are shown as dashed lines on the map below. Maps with greater detail will be exhibited at the meeting. Individuals attending the Public Participation Open House Meeting will have an opportunity to ask questions and provide comment to representatives and technical experts from Oncor, WETT, and KPE regarding the routing of the proposed transmission line. There is no need to RSVP for this meeting and feel free to come anytime during the 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. timeframe. These preliminary alternative route links are subject to modification based on information received at the Public Participation Open House Meeting and further studies. If you have any questions concerning this meeting, please contact our Project information line at 1-833-8301115. For more information, please visit the WETT and Oncor websites at http://www.windenergyoftexas.com/ and www.oncor.com/transmission projects/.

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THE OFFICE CAT

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THE MAYOR’S UPDATE - NEWS AND INFORMATION The Board of Trustees and staff continue to work on numerous projects, including Nassau Boulevard railroad station rehabilitation work, rehabilitation of the St. Paul’s comfort station, Village water well treatments, the stabilization plan for the former St. Paul’s School building 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.

Drive slowly - School’s Open

All motorists are reminded that this week marks the opening of the 2019/20 school year in Garden City. Hundreds of youngsters are walking to and from school, many for the first time. Please drive carefully and pay particular attention when driving in the area of recommended pedestrian routes, bus stops and schoolyards. This will not be any different than prior years in that a few preoccupied young people will inevitably dart out from in between parked cars or fail to look for oncoming traffic when crossing the street.

Please drive slowly. While the police and crossing guards are on duty at school crossing zones, many children will be crossing at unprotected areas. Parents are urged to discuss safe practices with their children and

Mayor@gardencityny.net

LIRR Third Track Project Update

to remind them that it is very difficult for passing motorists to see To date, significant them and stop safely. progress has been made The Police Department on the LIRR Expansion reminds motorists that Project from Floral Park the posted speed limit to Hicksville. While the in the area of schools is duration and intensity 20 miles per hour. of work depends on the Commissioner project element under Kenneth Jackson advisconstruction, the 3rd es that the Department Track Constructors will be deploying extra team is phasing in spepatrols in and around cific project elements to the schools enforcing reduce the amount of traffic infractions that Mayor Theresa Trouvé disruption in any given affect the safety of stucommunity at any given dents, including speeding in a school zone and passing a time. All updates can be found under the “LIRR 3rd Track Information” tab stopped school bus. on the left side of the Village of Garden City homepage. A detailed breakdown The Pool will be open on Thursday, of current and future construction Sept. 5 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. The areas work can be found by clicking this tab. and times of the Pool available for During September, you will see crews swimming will be limited depending continuing construction activities in on the number of lifeguards we have Garden City: on duty. This weekend Friday, Sept. 6 Merillon Avenue Station through Sunday, Sept. 8 the Pool will Enhancement be open from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. Once • The western halves of the platagain the areas of the Pool that are form on the north and south sides open for swimming will be dependent of the tracks that were removed in on the number of lifeguards we have June and July have been rebuilt and on duty each day. reopened. Temporary platforms have been installed to accommodate six-car station access. Similar to the work seen and heard during August, construction crews, in September, will: • Complete the removal of the eastern halves of the platform on the north and south sides of the tracks so that they may be rebuilt • Excavate the area and set precast footings, and set rebar and pour piers • Signage will be displayed to alert commuters of the ongoing construction activities • To board/exit trains at Merillon Avenue Station, please be prepared to board and exit all trains (westbound and eastbound) from the first six (6)

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cars • Once this project element is completed, the new platforms will accommodate 12-car trains, instead of limited to the 10-car train lengths today Nassau Boulevard Bridge Replacement Project • Just east of Merillon Avenue Station work continues on the Nassau Boulevard Bridge Replacement Project: • In the Merillon Avenue Station parking lot and on the northwest side of the Nassau Boulevard roadway, crews from 3TC are building the new three-bay bridge structure • During the next Main Line double track outage, over the weekend of October 4-7, the existing bridge will be removed and the newly built, threebay bridge structure will be rolled in, in a similar fashion to what was done at Cherry Lane • To prepare the existing area for the new bridge, the following activities will take place: • Excavating and setting pre-cast footings • Setting formwork and installing rebar supports for the new bridge • Installing a retaining wall and widening the bridge abutments • Prior to the full closure of Nassau Boulevard during the week preceding the roll-in of the new bridge, traffic will be impacted: • Nassau Boulevard is limited to a single, southbound lane • At least one pedestrian sidewalk under the bridge is available • As this will be an active construction area, these partial road closures are essential to ensuring the safety of drivers, pedestrians and workers • In coordination with Village officials, the LIRR Expansion Project team developed a traffic management plan that will guide drivers to use alternate routes

GARDEN CITY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1989 REUNION

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The Garden City High School Class of 1989 will be holding its 30th Reunion on Saturday, November 2, 2019 in the Kingsley Room at the Garden City Hotel from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

The cost is $160 per person. Please make checks payable to “GCHS Class of 1989” and mail them to Lynette (Joost) McKenna at 140 Brompton Road, Garden City, NY 11530. RSVP date is October 2. No payment will be accepted at the door.

We urge all classmates to join the Garden City High School Class of 1989 Facebook page for updates. Any questions can be addressed by email at gardencity1989@gmail.com.

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Preparations begun for Andy Foundation playground build

Jeremy Cotty of HomeCraft Contracting, a dedicated volunteer and generous supporter, as he unloads the selected playscape equipment upon delivery.

Work at the site of The Andy Foundation playground has begun, as we prepare for the community build on September 28.

The grounds are being readied to welcome all our volunteers at Pal-O-Mine equine assisted therapy center in Islandia, where the inclusive playground will bring joy to children of all ages and abilities.

Don’t miss the sponsorship opportunities! Diamond ($25,000) Junior League of Long Island; Platinum ($10,000) Amy & Neil McGoldrick, Heather & Nick Nielsen, and Jeremy Cotty-HomeCraft Contracting; Gold ($5,000) Chris & Greg Burke-Lane Office; Silver ($2,500) Dan Donnelly, Barbara & Tom Sullivan and Ruth & Tony Randi; Bronze ($1,000) Regina Imperio, Liam, Frank, Caileigh & Kieran McGoldrick, Deb & Bob Hussey; Angel & Peter D’Antonio, Holly & Nick Lane.

To properly recognize sponsors on permanent playground signage, all sponsorship donations must be received by September 15. Checks can be mailed to PO Box 7512, Garden City 11530, or call Jill at 375-2631 for more information.

Volunteers are still needed and welcome. We are looking for helpers with an open heart and ready smile to join us in this amazing day-long transformation. To sign up as a volunteer, call JoAnn at 6523150 or email theandyfoundation@gmail. com. Participants must be at least 14 and ages 14-18 will need a parent to stay with them at the build. All volunteers will need to sign an advance waiver. Lunch and fun will be served to all.

The Andy Foundation is a 501(c)3 By Kids-For Kids charitable organization. All donations are tax-deductible.

Do you have grandchildren?

Enter our “World’s Most Beautiful Grandchildren” contest! Just send in your grandchildren’s photos and a brief description of the child (or children) along with your name and address to editor@gcnews.com

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Open House | Sat/Sun, September 7 & 8, 11am - 1pm 212 Stewart Avenue, Garden City | $970,000 Christina Riccobono | Web# 3116425

Open House | Sun, September 8, 12 - 2pm 197 Kildare Rd, Garden City | $1,299,000 | Katrina Kamer & Catherine Gerspach | Web# 3157507

123 Hilton Ave, Garden City| $1,200,000 Suzanne Weis | Web# 3151777

Under Contract | 107 Meadbrook Rd, Garden City | $1,090,000 | Kevin Kim | Web# 3139087

64 Garden St, Garden City | $1,100,000 Linda Brunning | Web# 3096830

25 Saint Pauls Place, Cathedral Gardens | $1,359,000 Patrick McCooey & Alexander Olivieri | Web# 3146692

105 Seventh St, Unit 10, Garden City | $325,000 Jill Palmeri | Web# 3148946

21 Quantuck Bay Ln, Westhampton Beach | $2,995,000 Patrick McCooey & Alexander Olivieri | Web# 3124825

1968 Ashley Pl, Westbury | $998,888 Helen Achury | Web# 3142469

Open House | Sat/Sun, September 7 & 8, 2 - 4pm 69 Osborne Rd, Garden City | $839,000 Christina Riccobono | Web# 3157927

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New to Market - 128 Garden Street OPEN HOUSE Saturday & Sunday 12-2PM Charming & Spacious Colonial

Be the first to see this deceptively large 5 bedroom, 2 bath Colonial located mid-block on a quiet tree lined street. This lovely home has been thoughtfully expanded and updated and offers 4 bedrooms on the 2nd floor. The 5th bedroom is on the 1st floor next to a full bath and is a perfect office or guest room. A sunny living room features a wood burning fireplace flanked by built-ins and leaded glass windows. The formal dining room is nicely proportioned and large enough to host a holiday dinner. The renovated kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and new cabinetry. Adjacent to the kitchen is the feature that most buyers are looking for: an eating area and large family room that is open to the kitchen and leads out to the yard. Sliding glass doors open to a Trex deck and the 130’ deep property.

The 2nd floor features a master bedroom with a huge walk-in closet, 3 additional bedrooms with abundant closet space, and a hall bath.

This move-in condition home with 2600+ sq ft of living space and reasonable taxes is an exceptional value!

Please join us at the Open Houses, or contact us for a private showing.

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This beautiful Colonial in excellent condition throughout boasts an abundance of living and entertaining areas. The home features a spacious formal living room that is open to the elegant formal dining room and the updated kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances that is open to the family room with a fireplace. The second floor boasts a master bedroom suite and three additional nicely sized bedrooms that are serviced by a new hall bathroom. There is a spacious attic that provides ample storage space and the finished basement recreation area and the parklike backyard are perfect for entertaining. The overall condition, size and location make this the perfect place to call home!

Please stop by the open house or call us for a private showing.

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GCPD: Back to School Bus Safety This is part two of the four-part series of articles by the Garden City Police Department addressing Back to School safety issues. In last week’s paper, we addressed Safe Driving Practices. If you missed last week’s article, you can stop by the Garden City Police Department and pick up a copy. This week’s article will cover School Bus Safety. Parents, Grandparents, Guardians and Teachers are encouraged to use this article to help teach their children about School Bus Safety.

Bus Stops:

• Hold your child’s hand and walk together to the bus stop in the morning.

Research has shown that until your child is at least 8 years old, you should hold their hand on the sidewalk and in parking lots. Furthermore, until they are 10 years old, you should hold their hand while crossing the street.

• Stay with your child at the bus stop. If you cannot stay with your child, arrange for another trusted adult to accompany them.

• When waiting for the school bus, have the children wait in an orderly manner and standing well back from the curb.

• Meet your child at the bus stop after school. NEVER wait on the opposite side of the street. Talk to your

child about what they should do if you are delayed and cannot meet them as usual.

• Discuss with your children what they should do if they accidentally get on the wrong bus or miss their regular bus stop.

• When children get off the bus, they should use the handrail and look out the door to the rear of the bus before stepping off the bottom step.

Research by the Pupil Transportation Safety Institute tells us that more and more vehicles are passing stopped school buses on the right shoulder where the door is.

• Remember clothing can get caught. Jackets and sweatshirt drawstrings, backpack straps, scarves and loose clothing may get caught on bus handrails or doors. This could be dangerous while getting on or off the bus.

• Children should take five giant steps straight out from the school bus door and out of the danger zone.

• Teach your child to make eye contact with the bus driver, and wait for the driver to signal them before they cross in front of the bus.

• Remember to look both ways for traffic before crossing the street. Never assume cars will stop for the bus.

• NEVER go back for anything you

left on the bus and NEVER bend down near or under the bus.

School Bus Behavior:

• Enter and exit school buses in an orderly manner, using handrails where provided.

• After getting on the bus, go directly to your seat and remain seated, facing forward.

• It is important to listen to your bus driver in case there are any special instructions for your bus ride.

• Sit quietly in your seat.

• Speak quietly to the other children near you.

• Do not jump up and down, fight or tease other passengers or make a lot of noise. These activities can bother the bus driver and he or she will not be able to give proper attention to driving.

• Keep aisles clear.

• Keep heads, hands, arms, feet, and other objects inside the bus at all times.

• Never run or throw items inside the bus.

• Help keep the bus clean and in good condition. Report any unsafe or unsanitary conditions to the bus driver.

Motorist Reminders:

Remember if you are approaching a school bus either from the front or

behind and its yellow lights are flashing, the bus is preparing to stop.

It is illegal - and very dangerous - to pass a stopped school bus when the large red lights located on the top of the bus are flashing. These flashing lights mean the bus is either picking up or discharging students.

If the bus’ red lights are flashing, YOU MUST STOP and remain stopped until red warning lights are off. This includes school buses that are on the opposite sides of divided highways, on multiple lane roadways, in parking lots and on school grounds.

The first time fine for illegally passing a school bus ranges from $250 to $400, 5 points on your license and/or 30 days in jail; subsequent violations carry fines ranging from $600 to $1,000, 5 points on your license and/or up to 180 days in jail.

Worse yet, the memory of hitting or killing a child may be one you carry for the rest of your life!

The Garden City Police Department encourages residents to incorporate these safe practices into their lives to make this school year a safe one.

Please remember to read Part Three of the Back to School Series “Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety” next week.

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Best wishes to all our students for a safe and successful school year!

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• Lifetime independent voter who wants to end partisan bickering & work with all sides to serve residents, not the politically-connected

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Garden City PTA News: Welcome Back!

Membership

Help us reach our goal of 100% membership! 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 3,000 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.

It’s easy! Visit gardencitypta.org and click on “Join the PTA” and use the PayPal feature. There are several levels of membership depending on your support: Individual - for one member ($15) Family - for two members ($20) Pride - for two members and names on the Garden City PTA website scroll under “Pride Members” ($50) Maroon & Grey Platinum - for two members and names on the Garden City PTA scroll under “Maroon & Grey Platinum Members” ($100) Optional Donation (unlimited)

Spirit Week

9/16-9/20, M-F - Elementary and Primary parents, look for t-shirts ordered in June. Get ready to show your GC Spirit!

Sportswear

Just in time for Homecoming weekend September 21st, GC Sportswear is available through “pop ups,” BTSNs, and our online store!

Tuesday, 9/3 - GCPTA Fall Sportswear online store opens! Visit https://gcpta19.itemorder.com/sale Saturday, 9/14 - Fall Sportswear “pop up” table at St. Paul’s from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, 9/21 - Fall Sportswear “pop up” table at the 40th Annual Fall Festival Street Fair at 10:00 a.m.

PTA at the BOE

Tuesday, 9/10 - Work Session: Focus for the Year - Administrative Priorities at GCHS Library at 8:15 p.m.

Back to School Nights (BTSN) - Look for Sportswear Tables!

Thursday, 9/12 - GCHS at 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, 9/17 - GCMS at 6:15 p.m.

Thursday, 9/19 - Stewart at 6:30 p.m.

Monday, 9/23 - Homestead at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, 9/25 - Hemlock and Locust at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, 9/26 - Stratford at 6:30 p.m.

Photo Days

Friday, 9/6 - GCHS during gym periods (make-ups 9/25) Thursday and Friday, 9/12-13 GCMS during gym periods Thursday, 9/26 - Stewart and Stratford Wednesday, 10/2 - Hemlock Thursday, 10/3 - Homestead Friday, 10/4 - Locust

Upcoming PTA Meetings

Tuesday, 9/10 - Class Parent meetings by invitation only for Hemlock, Homestead, and Locust at 9:30 a.m.

Thursday, 9/12 - Class Parent meetings by invitation only for Stewart and Stratford at 9:30 a.m.

Friday, 9/20 - GCHS at 9:15 a.m.

Thursday, 9/26 - GCMS at 9:15 a.m.

Let’s Connect @GardenCityPTA

Website: www.gardencitypta.org To Get Real Time Information - Turn on Notifications Facebook: Facebook.com/

GardenCityPTA Instagram: Instagram.com/ GardenCityPTA Twitter: Twitter.com/ GardenCityPTA Join the conversation and invite your friends.

Who We Are

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

Attention students!

Graduated from school? Have an outstanding GPA? Made the honor roll or the Dean’s List? Scored an internship or a 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!

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THE VIEW FROM HERE

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his is written on Labor Day, 2019. Since I have more free time than usual, I was doing a little thinking about what life will be like 30 years hence, in September 2049, as the world approaches the midpoint of th 21st century.

Absent truly dramatic improvements in medical technology (beyond anything I would predict), I doubt I will be around to see many of these changes, but this is still something worth thinking about.

Obviously, this column is not intended as a comprehensive review of all possible changes.

Probably the easiest change to predict is the pervasive effects of improved computer technology on daily life. By 2049, for example, it seems likely that driverless car technology will be perfected to the point that self-driving vehicles will be safer and more efficient than those piloted by humans. Whether this means that the average person will still own a car, rather than just rent a driverless vehicle on an as needed basis, is very much up in the air. Indeed, one can imagine a cultural war between those who want to own and drive their own vehicles and those who insist that car ownership is unsafe and bad for the environment. In any event, one beneficiary of this change is likely to be the elderly, who will be able to gain mobility without attempting to navigate the roads.

Technology will have many other useful applications. To take a fairly straightforward example, it seems likely that foreign travelers will have a device which will be able to readily translate oral statements in another language into the device owner’s own language. Indeed, this device may become common well before 2049. It also seems likely that robot technology will significantly improve household life, and reduce drudgery, with such tasks as mowing the lawn and vacuuming performed by machines rather than people.

Of course, there are a number of challenges for people living 30 years from now, even assuming (as I do) that the climate change issue will

largely be remediated by new energy technology and improvements in the infrastructure.

With lower birth rates, and even taking into account the effects of immigration, there will be an older population, especially if there are some key medical breakthroughs in such areas as cancer and heart disease. It will be a good thing if, for example, age 80 becomes the new 60 and there is a much higher quality of life for older people. On the other hand, it is not difficult to see a number of negative effects, such as adding to the ratio of dependent persons to working people, and perhaps destabilizing Social Security and Medicare. As a related matter, and for better or worse, more old people and increased longevity could work a change in the normal retirement age until, say, age 70 or 75.

Progress in genetic technology will also give rise to challenges, as parents may have some ability to dictate the genetic makeup of their offspring. Of course, if all kids have IQ’s of 160, who will be willing to do whatever drudge work exists in 2049?

Increased computerization and networking will obviously give rise to substantial and increasing concerns about individual privacy. But even more problematic in the future is the possibility of terrorists or foreign enemies hacking the electrical power grid. Of course, most present day outages are relatively brief and/ or involve relatively small areas and, of course, none of them are the product of intentional acts. Nevertheless, you can easily imagine sophisticated enemies bringing an entire country to its knees in a coordinated attack on a networked system. Hopefully, hardening the electrical infrastructure to ward off a disabling assault will be a high priority Generally speaking it is better to live in the future than the past and life in 2049 will likely will be more prosperous, convenient and healthy than it is now. Nevertheless, the people of that time will have a number of difficult issues to sort out.

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Unique extracurricular activities that can help students stand out

When thinking of extracurricular activities, many people’s first thoughts might be about team sports or group activities like the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. While such activities are popular, attracting tens of millions of kids every year, there are plenty of extracurricular activities rooted in academics as well.

Extracurricular activities can provide a respite from schoolwork and give kids a chance to socialize with their peers. Extracurricular activities also can be great places to learn lessons that might not be taught in the classroom, such as how to work as a team, the value of good sportsmanship and how to handle defeat. Many of those same lessons can be learned through more unique extracurricular activities.

In addition to the things they can learn, students who participate in extracurricular activities can bolster their college applications. According to The Princeton Review®, college admissions officers approach each admissions season hoping to create a class made up of students with diverse interests and backgrounds. To accomplish that goal, officers typically look at each applicant’s extracurricular activities to learn more about the person behind the application. Academic performance is important, but extracurricular activities might help set students apart from other applicants with similar academic backgrounds but little or no extracurricular activity on their applications.

Students who want to their extracurricular activities to stand out among the masses of college applicants can speak with officials at their school about these opportunities.

• Model United Nations: Often referred to as “Model UN,” this activity asks students to role-play as United

Nations delegates. Students who participate in Model UN develop public speaking skills while also learning how to conduct research, frame debates and develop their leadership skills.

• Foreign language clubs: Many high schools offer foreign languages clubs to their student bodies. Such clubs can allow students who study foreign language to develop their language skills further, and they also can be great ways to learn about the culture and history behind the languages they’re learning. Fluency in a foreign language can bolster a student’s college application.

Many schools also sponsor additional subject-specific clubs, such as chemistry clubs or English clubs, which can be ideal for students who want to pursue college degrees in such subjects.

• National Honor Society: While it’s easy to mistake the National Honor Society as little more than an honor roll, the organization is much more than that. Students who qualify for membership in the NHS are challenged to develop their skills further through participation in school activities and community service.

Extracurricular activities can help students make the most of their time in school and help them improve their candidacy in the eyes of college admissions officers.

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very active and fit person all his life,” said Lo Russo. “He was the picture of health and within a matter of four months was dead from cancer. I think that episode and me tearing my hamstring kind of lead me down the path to holistic medicine and its impact on are whole lymphatic system.”

After tearing her hamstring, she began rehabbing on a device called the rebounder, which is a mini version of a trampoline.

“I loved the jumping aspect of it and felt like it was the greatest thing to help heal my hamstring muscle. There is also written proof about the device that it has the ability to jump start our lym-

phatic system.”

She opened Carve It Fitness, located on New Hyde Park Road, three years ago. The business rents the space from the Samudra Yoga studio.

Lo Russo said that she is proud that donations from the event will benefit Camp Anchor and all of its recreational based programs for children and adults with special needs.

“I t is very important to me to make meaningful connections with our community, and with this being Audrey’s first year at the camp, is an amazing situation to take part in.”

To find out more information on the charity event, you can visit the website carveitfitness.com

IN MEMORIAM Nancy Hazlett Barnes

Former longtime resident Nancy Hazlett Barnes, late of St. Simons Island, GA, passed away on August 4, 2019, in Brunswick, GA. Nancy was born on March 23, 1930, in Trenton, NJ, and graduated from New Jersey College for Women, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. She received a degree in economics. While in school she met and married a 1943 Garden City High School graduate and WWII veteran, John W. Barnes, in 1950.

They moved to Garden City in 1958 where they raised four children. Nancy was an accomplished pianist and taught piano in her home while her children were young. Later she obtained a real estate license and worked as an agent for many years at Taylor Warner Real Estate. She was preceded in death by

her husband of sixty years, John W. “Jack” Barnes.

Survivors include her children, Betsy E. Barnes of St. Simons Island, GA; Robert W. Barnes (Aimee) of Shawnee, Kansas; Bruce E. Barnes (Joan), of Garden City; and Susan B. Barnes of L. Lydale, NY. She was also survived by her six grandchildren, Bryan Barnes, Matthew Barnes, Megan Barnes, Sarah Barnes, Christopher Barnes and Rachel Barnes.

A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, September 14th, at the St. Simons Methodist Church, 624 Ocean Blvd., St. Simons, GA. In lieu of customary remembrances, contributions may be made to the Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation, 1025 Old Country Rd., Suite 115, Westbury NY 11590

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Email: Editor@GCNews.com From page 2

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We raised similar issue in federal court recently with attorney for GC school district, asking why waste taxpayer money and court time, when much less expensive options for resolution are available?

Other families have battled the school district, and residents should be aware that GC taxpayers pay legal bills to fight GC families who file complaints against school admin for inappropriate behavior. In effect, GC basically legally defends those accused of causing harm, or distress, to GC kids.

In our case, we filed a federal lawsuit against the GC school district and former MS principal Peter Osroff, seeking to show he behaved inappropriately and vindictively against our son. After we complained about Osroff’s behavior to the Board of Education, and Office of Civil Rights, our son was suspended by Osroff, based on contrived and unverified allegations. (School district was later forced to offer expunge suspension when Office of Civil Rights sent an investigative team to GC).

Despite this, school district still refuses to remove the false and unverified allegations from his permanent education record, forcing the issue to

litigation. Superintendent Sinha Kusum continues to deny an inexpensive review of the evidence to correct his permanent file, hence legal fees mount.

Investigations of the school district and Dr. Osroff by the Office of Civil Rights are still pending, as is the federal lawsuit, but over the past three years, GC has probably spent well over one hundred thousand dollars to defend this case, and prosecute the retaliatory suspension, plus hundreds of hours of staff time and related fees for the investigations, interviews and more.

A Freedom of Information Act request is pending to obtain exact figures on legal fees, staff hours, suspension costs, so far.

But why would GCUFSD spend so much, instead of opting for less expensive options to resolve? The school district was asked to explain their refusal to hold a FERPA hearing on this case to the federal court.

We already forced the school district to hold a FERPA hearing on a false reports they added to our son’s education file as “evidence”. In that instance they paid an outside “independent” expert etc to write a report, which we proved was fabricated, and had to removed. That stunt cost GC taxpayers) a large sum also, no doubt. At the time

I remember thinking how costly it all was, and so wasteful.

I have repeatedly raised the issue of wasting taxpayer money on this reckless legal spending, as this coverup snowballs, and overshadows the original crime against our son.

Maybe there should be more transparency on legal spending in GC? especially when tax dollars are being used against taxpayers, and not always sensibly?

Colleen Wende

On the road to ruin To the Editor: Democrats doubled our national debt from $10 trillion to $20 trillion over eight years under President Obama.

Republicans under President Trump added $2 trillion more over the past two years.

Will we ever learn from past mistakes and attempt to reduce both borrowing and long-term debt, instead of allowing them to grow yearly? The new $22 trillion federal debt is going to grow $1 trillion annually for years to come.

Under the new budget deal for federal fiscal years 2021 and 2022, it will grow by $2 trillion. This inheritance could bankrupt future generations.

Uncle Sam needs to do a better job with a four trillion dollar budget, rather than pick the pockets of taxpayers for more.

Return to pay-as-you-go budgeting, means testing for all government assistance programs, real balanced budgets without smoke and mirrors.

Everything needs to be on the table, including the infamous “third rails” of American politics — Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security along with military spending. agricultural subsidies and corporate welfare bailouts. How ironic that after winning the Cold War against the evil empire of communism, it may be mismanagement of our economy that defeats us in the end.

Democrats want billions more in social welfare programs. Republicans want billions more in defense spending.

Neither offer realistic spending offsets or other ways to pay for increase spending. Both remind me of Wimpy who said “I’ll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today.”

Unless we change our ways, America is on the road to losing our status as the world’s No. 1 superpower. Just like mighty ancient Rome before the collapse, we are going down the path to become the world’s super debtor.

Larry Penner

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Gun safety educational program Daughters of Amer. Revolution on September 18 celebrate Constitution Week

The Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island is sponsoring a free “Be SMART” educational forum on gun safety on Wednesday, September 18 at 7 p.m. in Garden City.

The “Be SMART” program is designed to help parents and adults take responsible actions that can prevent child gun deaths and injuries, raising awareness that responsible gun storage--storing guns locked, unloaded and separate from ammunition--can save children’s lives.

This program is free and open to the public. “It is particularly import-

ant, now that a new school year has begun and the children will be making new friends, for parents to attend this important forum,” says presenter Sharon Stanley, a member of MomSs Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, which has developed the “Get SMART” program.

The Ethical Humanist Society is located at 38 Old Country Road in Garden City. For more information, email Sharon Stanley at lihumanist@ gmail.com or call the Ethical Society office at 516-741-7304.

Early voting topic of meeting Democratic Acting Commissioner James P. Scheuerman will meet with the Garden City Democratic Club to discuss Early Voting at their meeting on September 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Cottages

by St. Paul’s School on Rockaway Ave. In January, the New York State Legislature passed bills, signed into law by Governor Cuomo, establishing Early Voting in New York State. Nassau County will have 15 sites for a 9 day period prior to Election Day. One of the

poll sites selected will be in Garden City.

New York has joined dozens of other states in the country to provide additional time for people to get to the polls to vote, especially if it is hard to get there on Election Day. This meeting is open to registered Democrats in Garden City.

For more information about the Garden City Democratic Club, visit www.gardencitydemocrats.com.

The Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), Carla Hall D’Ambra, Chapter Regent, reminds us that 2019 is the 64th anniversary of Constitution Week.

The NSDAR encourages churches, schools, courthouses, fire houses, veterans’ homes, city governments, and individuals, to participate in Bells Across America as a way to mark Constitution Week, by ringing bells on September 17.

Ringing the bells at 4:00 p.m. EST in all time zones is encouraged, so that they are heard simultaneously from coast to coast.

NSDAR Past President General Gertrude S. Carraway was responsible for the annual designation of September 17 to 23 as Constitution Week. The DAR made its own resolution for Constitution Week which was adopted April 21, 1955.

Members of the US Congress

received the resolution and on June 7, 1955, it was discussed in the Senate.

Senator William Knowland of California made the first resolution to observe Constitution Week on June 14, 1955.

Following passage of the resolution by both Houses of Congress, President Eisenhower issued his proclamation on August 19, 1955.

The first observation of Constitution Week was so successful that Senator Knowland introduced a Senate Joint Resolution to have the president designate September 17-23rd annually as Constitution Week. The resolution was adopted on July 23, 1956 and signed into Public Law 915 on August 2nd of that year.

The Constitution is a unique American documen,t and its preservation of our freedoms lies in the awareness of our citizens.

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Please Join Us for a Cocktail Reception Fundraiser Friday, September 6th, 2019 Cherry Valley Club Ballroom at 7pm

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This photo was taken on Sunday, September 26, 1926, at Curtiss Airfield which was along the western part of Roosevelt Airfield in the 1920’s. The event was the “American Legion Air Circus” and drew quite a crowd. There were no “parking lots” per se back then, so people parked like that in the photo. The photograph was taken from one of the aviation buildings along Clinton Road across the street from today’s Flower Road. The airplane hangers along the top of the photo back up on Old Country Road. Note the fourth hanger to the right belongs to “Fox News” and the large plane in the foreground with the two left wings belongs to CNN (just kidding - there was no CNN way back then, but there was a Fox News!)

Music therapy program offered The Music Academy of Garden City is now offering comprehensive musical therapy services for kids of all ages. Music therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship (American Music Therapy Association, 2005). Music therapy benefits children and adolescents with developmental and intellectual needs, including, ASD, ADD & ADHD, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, brain injury, and more. It is also used to help students with emotional and cognitive needs, and as early intervention.

The Music Academy’s new program uses composed music, improvisational techniques, and other musical-based and relationship-based methods to address the individual needs (cognitive, emotional, and developmental) of each client in order to improve their quality of life. Sessions are conducted by a board certified music therapist (MTBC), and all aspects of the program are held to the high standards of excellence the Music Academy has become known for over the last fourteen years. In addition to therapy sessions, MAGC is also offering adaptive lessons on a variety of instruments.

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Yard sale to benefit Mother Mary Ghana Aid Foundation

IN MEMORIAM

Students learning in school in Ghana.

A yardsale to benefit Mother Mary Children of Ghana Aid Foundation (MMCGAF) will be held on Friday, September 13 and Saturday, September 14 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at 73 Brompton Rd (corner of Brompton Rd and North Ave).

Attending this yard sale will give you a chance to kill two birds with one stone.

You can get a head start on your Christmas shopping and support a worthwhile charity at the same time.

All proceeds from this yard sale will go to support MMCGAF, which pays for school tuition and uniforms, lunches and medical care for poor children in Ghana.

You’ll be able to find handmade items from Ghana alongside household items, decorative items, wall hangings, tables and stands, clothing and many assorted items which you may wish to purchase.

Donations of small items or money donations are welcome, as well.

Dr. Manucher Mohtashemi

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Dr. Manucher Mohtashemi, a renowned thoracic-cardiovascular surgeon and former resident of Garden City died on August 14, 2019, at his home in Great Falls, Virginia.

He was 87.

Born in Tehran, Iran, he immigrat-

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ed to the United States in 1949 and graduated from Stanford University.

He went on to earn his medical doctor degree from University of Lausanne in Switzerland and complete training at University of Alabama Medical Center and Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care in the Bronx before moving to Long Island. He worked his entire career at Winthrop University Hospital (formerly Nassau Hospital) where he was the Chair of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery, as well as Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery at the Stony Brook University School of Medicine.

He was an avid tennis player, and loved playing every weekend at The Garden City Country Club before retiring and relocating to Virginia in 2002.

Even in retirement, he maintained his connection to the medical community by interviewing prospective medical students and creating the Manucher Mohtashemi Family Endowed Technology Fund at The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences.

He is survived by his wife, Ellie, and sons Mark (Jennifer), Kevin (Lana), Kamron (Christina), step-son Arzhang (Aline), as well as seven grandchildren.

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Applications available for Rediscover the 19th-century CPOA HS student Ambassador Hempstead Plains

This is the tenth anniversary of the GC Central Property Owners Association (CPOA) Student Ambassador Program!

Started in 1999, the program is an ongoing joint venture between resident Garden City junior/seniors and the CPOA. The Student Ambassadors are exposed to the way that Garden City village government operates by attending Village meetings. They are challenged to get involved in important issues facing the Village by committing to a service project.

Applications are being accepted between September 9-27 from high school juniors who live in Garden City.

The application can be found on the CPOA website gccpoa.org. A brief interview with CPOA Directors is required (preference will be given to those who reside in the Central Section.)

Contact Evelyn Fasano (efasano2001@yahoo.com) or Pat Cunningham (cunningham49@verizon. net) with questions.

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Local area resident James Fawls shares his research about the Hempstead Plains prior to Alexander Stewart’s land purchase in 1869 at a lecture, September 10, at the Garden City Public Library.

The Garden City Historical Society and Garden City Village Historian Bill Bellmer are pleased to present a free lecture by longtime area resident James Fawls on the often-overlooked status of the Hempstead Plains before Alexander T. Stewart’s land purchase for his planned community. Fawls will go in-depth regarding the status of the boundary line between the Towns of Hempstead and North Hempstead. As a result of his extensive years of research, he will present numerous visual documents to accompany his research, in conjunction with a slide presentation.

The lecture, “1869 - Garden City on the Eve of Stewart’s Purchase,” will take place at the Garden City Public Library, 60 Seventh Street, on Tuesday, September 10, at 7 p.m. Following the presentation, all attendees are welcomed back to The Garden City Historical Society Museum, a few blocks away at 109 Eleventh Street, for refreshments and a chance to speak to Mr. Fawls.

Fawls grew up in New Hyde Park on Marcus Avenue, and as a young boy, was intrigued by the fact that the old Queens Courthouse (approximately where Jonathan’s Restaurant is today) was just down the road from his house.

As an avid cyclist, he peddled the roads of Nassau County and took notice of all the interesting and historic features along the way, expanding his interest in local history.

After learning that part of the original documents showing the boundary

between the Towns of Hempstead and North Hempstead along Old Country Road, established in 1784, had been lost to history when the line was redrawn in 1871, Fawls decided to get out of his armchair and search for the vanished stretch of road.

While his search was hindered by misinformation on the Internet and faulty 19th-century sources, Fawls began a fascinating 8-year exploration into the pre-suburban, pre-aviation and pre-Stewart history of the western part of the Hempstead Plains. Immersing himself in original source documents, mainly old deeds, a surprising picture of a long-ago world began to emerge.

Perhaps the biggest surprise of all was the discovery that when Mr. Stewart arrived on the scene in 1869, the Plains of Hempstead Town were hardly the desolate, open and unfenced wasteland that most people conjure in their minds.

By 1869, the Plains were home to roadways and railways, inhabitants and encroachments. The modern world was knocking at the door.

Join James Fawls at the Garden City library on September 10 to view his findings, maps and documents that few people alive have ever seen. This lecture will explore the developments that transformed the vast prairie described

by Daniel Denton, the town clerk in Jamaica, Long Island in 1670, into the blank canvas where Alexander and Cornelia Stewart set about creating their “Garden City.”

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A far out Friday night 60s themed Promenade Everyone had a blast at last Friday night’s 60s-themed Promenade hosted by the Inc. Village of Garden City and The Garden City Chamber of Commerce. The FiveStone Band filled the streets with their groovy tunes as guest enjoyed outdoor dining and din-

ner specials offered at local 7th Street eateries and plenty of fun and entertainment for the whole family!

Unfortunately, due to the uncertainty over the weather from Hurricane Dorian, the Friday Night Promenade for September 6th has been cancelled.

Nassau County Legislator Laura Schaefer performs to a full house with the FiveStone Band

The Promenades feature lots of fun entertainment for the kids.

Chamber Directors Amanda Walsh and Kevin Walsh with Chamber President Michael Ventre and Vice President Sean Martens

Former Chamber Director John Pittoni with 2019 Pineapple Ball Co-Chair Barbara Martens and Leah Pittoni.

Chamber 2nd Vice President Robert Kloepfer outside Walk Street with friends Jimmy and Bobby.

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Exercise with Joy

Start your day with low impact exercise! Joy Cody has set a program with our senior and beginner population in mind!

Classes will take place on your choice of Tuesdays or Thursdays at 9 am at the Senior Center. The one hour class will run for 10 weeks at a cost of $60. This program is open to any resident of the Inc. Village of Garden City.

Classes begin the week of September 17th. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

Chi Kung Exercise and Meditation Class Now Registering

Please join Andrea Albergo for chi kung, which is considered a beautiful, peaceful path for body, mind and spirit. Andrea will show how to create a peaceful body by combining movement, breathing and meditation. This class is geared for seniors or the beginner adult.

The eight-week session will begin Thursday, September 12 and will be held at 1 pm at Garden City’s Senior Center.

The price for the session is $64. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 10 Rockaway Avenue.

Adult Pastel Art Class Registration

The Recreation and Parks Department will again offer an adult pastel class taught by Arleen Ruth Urban. This class is open to adult residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. Our classes will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. each Friday in Cluett Hall at St. Paul’s start-

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ing on September 13th. The cost of the 10-week program will be $140 (Supplies are bought on your own – a supply list will be handed out at the first class).

This program will teach the beginner as well as advanced student the art of painting portraits and landscapes/ still-life in pastels from photographs.

Students will be given the option of dividing each three-hour session between portrait or landscape, or they may concentrate solely on the subject of their choice.

To register for this program, please visit the Garden City Recreation and Parks’ Administrative Office at 108 Rockaway Ave., or if you have a password, you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

Special Events for September at the Senior Center

Wednesday, September 11 at 11 a.m.

Workshop on Fall Prevention Sponsored by Assemblyman Ed Ra and run by Winthrop Hospital.

Reservations are necessary by calling 535-4095.

Thursday, September 12 at 10 a.m.

“Computer Kindergarten” Learn the basics of computers in this hands-on class. This is a slowpaced, user-friendly class for firsttime computer users. Using Windows computers, this unique class covers the basics in a way that even the most inexperienced user will understand.

Wednesday, September 18 at 11 a.m.

Tai Chi Workshop Sponsored by Assemblyman Ed

Ra and run by Winthrop Hospital.

Reservations are necessary by calling 535-4095.

Wednesday, September 25 at 11 a.m.

Workshop “Empower Yourself: Managing your Health” Sponsored by Assemblyman Ed Ra and run by Winthrop Hospital.

Reservations are necessary by calling 535—4095.

Thursday, September 26 at 10 a.m.

“Computer 1st Grade” In this follow up to Computer Kindergarten, you will go into the next steps of using your computer. In this class, you will learn how to work with text including inputting, inserting, moving, and erasing, learn basic word processing skills, and understand files and commands.

For information on any of the above programs, call The Senior Center at 385-8006.

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, October 10 Trip to the Metropolitan Opera to see “Porgy and Bess” We will travel by coach bus to the Opera House where we will see the 7:30 p.m. performance. You will have time to eat on your own before the show. We will return to Garden City after the performance. Tickets will be $105, checks only made payable to the Village of Garden City. Please note, this trip is now filled.

Wednesday, November 6 Trip to Westbury Manor for lunch at

and “Guys and Dolls”.

Lunch will be served at noon followed by a performance of “Guys and Dolls” by Plaza Theatrical Productions.

Tickets for this trip will cost $40, checks only made payable to Plaza Theatrical.

Tuesday, November 12 Tony Orlando at NYCB Theatre – showtime is 2 pm.

Come here Tony Orlando as he entertains us with his hits such as “Knock Three Times” and “My Sweet Gypsy Rose”. Tickets are $50, checks only made payable to Rendezvous Travel.

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 Yoga with Dini at 1 p.m.

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.

THURSDAYS Yoga with Dini at 11:15 a.m.

Meditation with Dini at noon FRIDAY 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.

GC Retired Men’s Club News Be sure to check the back part of The Garden City News each week for the latest in GC sports.

Schedule of Events

Monday, September 9 Sandwiches Monday, September 16 Regular Meeting Monday, September 23 Pizza Monday, September 30 Regular Meeting

About the G.C. Retired Men’s Club

All Garden City retired men aged

55 and older and non-retired residents are eligible for membership. Dues are a modest $10 annually. The Club is social and non-partisan.

Meetings are at the GC Senior Center — noon to 4 p.m. — on Mondays and Thursdays. Lunch is served about twice a month. We welcome bridge, poker, cribbage, chess, backgammon and other card and non-card games. Poker players check with John Marino at 248- 1770.

For more information, call our membership chairman at 327-0226.

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Nothing but the Best at Perennial’s “Happy Hour!”

We might call it a “sellout,” but what we do know, is that last Tuesday evening, August 27, the bar room area of Franklin Avenue’s Perennial restaurant was packed to capacity with Rotarians and special guests!

The Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club’s fall fellowship “Happy Hour” begged for a repeat down the line. A merry event, Peter Mistretta’s specially prepared hors d’oeuvres were luscious, and Peter kept them coming to the delight of the assembled crowd.

(Fellowship meetings are planned throughout the 2019-2020 season. Stay tuned!)

RotaCare Provides Free Healthcare to Long Island’s Needy! Read on …

A sellout crowd gathers at the Perennial restaurant for the “Happy Hour” event on August 27.

Joseph Packard, Club President (center), exchanges Rotary Club flags with visiting Rotarians Dr. David Kvirkvelidze (Rotary Club Tbilisi, Georgia) and Mohammed Jamal (Rotarian from Adiya, Kingdom of Bahrain).

Founded in 1992 by the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club, RotaCare provides free and quality healthcare to Long Islanders who are the uninsured amongst us and have nowhere to turn for their medical needs.

RotaCare is a volunteer-driven organization, relying on 100 physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, translators and administrators who give their time

to care for the more than 800 patients who visit the clinic every year.

RotaCare provides basic primary care, diabetes and hypertension management, select diagnostic testing, referrals to specialists, along with well-woman care, in addition to assistance with insurance eligibility, patient education and referrals to social services.

The clinic is open two days per week handling approximately 2,000 appointments per year. To learn more about RotaCare, donate or volunteer, visit RotaCreNY.org.

Upcoming Speakers & Events

To reserve, call Joseph Packard, Club President, at 516-279-1851 September 9 – Shannon Boyle, guest speaker, will report on the New Ground Organization. Mission: Working to break the cycle of poverty & loneliness – 12:15-1:30,Garden City Hotel September 23 – Laura Gillen, Hempstead Town Supervisor, guest speaker. Topic: Delivering results for taxpayers October 28 – Ian Murphy, guest speaker. Topic: spreading the word about addiction, heroin and the opioid crisis December 9 – Annual Holiday Luncheon – Garden City Hotel – noon–2 p.m. Save the date!

Rotarians Linda Ryan, Arthur Anderson and Mike Ryan were among the happy crowd who enjoyed the luscious, creative and plentiful hors d’oeuvres brought out by the Perennial staff.

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It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults at the Library Maximizing Your College Financial Aid

The Long Island Funding For Education will be holding a financial aid workshop called “Maximizing Your College Financial Aid” for current high school students and their parents on Monday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m. This program is for college-bound students and parents. Registration is required and began Tuesday, September 3 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org).

Personal Essay and Supplemental Essay Review

Meet with Kelly Chester, founder of the Application Workshop, to discuss and edit personal statements and supplemental essays during the program Personal Essay and Supplemental Essay Review on Monday, September 16, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Each student may register for a 20-minute session.

Registration is required and began Tuesday, September 3 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org).

All essays must be emailed to Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta at laurag@ gardencitypl.org before the scheduled session by Friday, September 13. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

ACT/SAT Practice Exam with Curvebreakers

Sign up to take a practice exam for either the ACT or SAT with Curvebreakers during their ACT/ SAT Practice Exam testing event at the Library on Saturday, September 28, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, September 17 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Results will be emailed to participants. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

First LEGO League Sixth Grade Robotics Team

Library is proud to be running its First LEGO League Robotics Team for sixth graders for a third year. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, September 10 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). As per First LEGO League rules, there is a limit of 10 members per team and therefore registration is limited to the first 10 sixth-graders who sign up. The team will meet after school weekly and on some Saturdays beginning at the end of September and running through January. A schedule of meeting dates will be available in the Tweens and Teens Room by the end of August.

Thanks to the Garden City Friends of STEM for their ongoing help in the formation of a First LEGO League Robotics team at the Library. Please contact Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta via email at laurag@gardencitypl.org or via phone at 516-742-8405 x242 for questions.

Mentors for First LEGO League Sixth Grade Robotics Team

If you are a high school student (Grades 9-12) in fall 2019 with FLL Robotics experience interested in earning volunteer hours by mentoring the team, please contact Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta via email at laurag@gardencitypl.org or via phone at 516-742-8405 x242 for questions.

Children’s LEGO Club – Tween and Teen Volunteers

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 to volunteer begins Tuesday, September 10 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Volunteers must be in Grades 6-12 in Fall 2019 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. 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, September 17 • Tuesday, October 15 • Tuesday, November 19

Babysitting Workshop

This is a two part workshop for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2019. Registrants are required to attend both sessions to receive a certificate. Registration begins Tuesday, September 10 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

• Thursday, September 19, 3:45 p.m.–5:00 p.m.- Safety Session.

Steve Espey of Garden City Recreation Department and Detective Richard Pedone of the Youth Bureau of the Garden City Police Department will be at the library to facilitate the second part of the Babysitting Workshop.

• Thursday, September 26, 3:45 p.m.–6:00 p.m.- First Aid Session.

The First Aid Session conducted by JoAnn Tanck, RN and Georgette Basso, RN focuses on the care and health of young children. Participants are asked to bring a doll so they may practice the proper ways to hold a baby while feeding or diapering.

Tween Night – Autumn Collage

Tweens in Grades 4-7 in Fall 2019 are invited to our first Tween Night of the year, Autumn Collage, which will be held on Monday, September 23, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.! Registration is required and begins Tuesday, September 10 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.

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If you are looking to volunteer at

the Library, volunteer hours are posted each month in the Tweens and Teens Department; tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2019 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. Beginning in September, volunteers will be limited to signing-up for two sessions per month; volunteers can sign-up for additional sessions if there is still availability left 24 hours before the start of the session.

Book Buddies/Homework Helpers

Become a volunteer for the Book Buddies/Homework Helper program for the Winter-Spring 2020. Volunteers will help elementary age children with homework as well as read to or with them. Volunteer spots are limited. Applications to volunteer are available in the Young Adult Room and online on the Library’s website (www. gardencitypl.org ). Applicants must also submit two letters of recommendation from teachers with their application. Submitting an application does not guarantee your acceptance into the program.

Teen Advisory Board

The Library is looking for tweens and teens who would like to take on an active leadership role to help advise Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta on what they want to see for their library by joining the Library’s Teen Advisory Board. Applications to serve as an advisor or junior advisor on the Library’s Teen Advisory Board (term through May 2020) will be available in the Young Adult room as well as online via our website here: https:// www.gardencitypl.org/teen-advisory-board-application/ beginning the end of August 2019. Applications are due by Friday, September 27.

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Board to meet

There will be a Regular Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees on Monday, September 9, at 7:30 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library in the small meeting room on the lower level.

Garden City Public Library Thursday, September 26, at 7 p.m.

Have fun making a 9-inch apple pie with the Baking Coach on Thursday evening, September 26 at 7 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library! Bring your rolling pin to learn how to prepare pie crust from scratch. You will cut fresh apples and also use canned apple slices to fill your pie. This program is limited

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Online registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) for Garden City Library cardholders begins at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 10th. Nonresidents may register beginning Friday, September 20 if space is available. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Place an ad in our Classifieds for reasonable rates and prompt results. Call our Garden City office at 516-294-8900 for more information.

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ed on a space available basis.

Grandparents Day is celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day to celebrate our maternal and paternal grandparents. This holiday was introduced

by Marian McQuade and was officially recognized as a National Holiday on August 3, 1978.

There are three purposes for this holiday: 1. To commemorate & pay respect to grandparents 2. To recognize the importance that older people have on the lives of the young.

3. To give grandparents the opportunity to show love and support for their children’s children.

We have many books in the Children’s Room that celebrate grandparents, including: “What Can Your Grandma Do?” by Anne Sawan, “My Grandma’s a Ninja” by Todd Tarpley, “When a Grandpa Says ‘I Love You’”

by Douglas Wood, “Tea With Grandpa”

by Barney Saltzberg, “How To Babysit a Grandma” by Jean Reagan and “How To Babysit a Grandpa” by Jean Reagan!

This Sunday, September 8, celebrate that special person in your life!

MOMMY AND ME WITH PLAY HOORAY! A new 45-minute program for children ages 6-29 months (born May 2017April 2019) and an adult caregiver.

Register once for all 4 sessions. Program is 45 minutes. Oct. 3, 10, 17 and 24 from 10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.

Fall Programming

KINDERGARTEN/FIRST GRADE. LET’S IMAGINE. A new monthly storytime for children currently enrolled in Kindergarten or First Grade. Programs are one-hour, from 4 p.m.–5 p.m. Register once for all sessions. Program dates are Wed. Oct. 23, Nov. 20, Dec. 18.

Registration begins September 17, at 10:00AM. Non-residents can register beginning October 2, at 10:00 AM. Required online registration for Storytimes and Special Programs, is on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) at 10:00AM on the date stated. Book discussion registration is in the Children’s Room only. * Priority will be given to Garden City Public Library cardholders. Non-residents will be accommodat-

STORYTIMES Register once for all 4 sessions.

Except where noted, programs are 30 minutes. *Please note: Storytime Schedules are subject to change.

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

Choose one session: Mondays at 11:30 a.m. (Oct. 7, 21, 28, Nov. 4) Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. (Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29) LITTLE LISTENERS For children ages 3-5, without adult.

(Born Oct. 2014-Oct. 2016) (Caregivers must remain in the Children’s Department during program). Choose one session: Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. (Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29) Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. (Oct. 2, 16, 23, 30)

BOOK DISCUSSIONS Registration is in the Children’s Room only, starting Tuesday September 17, at 10:00 a.m. All programs are one-

NYS Citizen Emergency Preparedness Program Garden City Public Library Monday, September 16, at 6:30 p.m.

With severe weather events becoming more frequent and more extreme, it is more important than ever that New Yorkers are prepared for disasters.

The NY Citizen Preparedness Training Program teaches residents to have the tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster, respond accordingly, and recover as quickly as possible to pre-disaster conditions. This training program will be held at the Garden City Public Library on Monday evening

September 16 at 6:30 p.m. The course will provide an introduction to responding to a natural or man-made disaster.

Participants will be advised on how to properly prepare for any disaster, including developing a family emergency plan and stocking up on emergency supplies. Each family that attends will receive one Preparedness kit.

This program is open to all adults. All participants must register in advance.

To register and to get additional information, visit www.prepare.ny.gov .

hour. A beverage and snack will be provided. Please advise a Children’s Librarian of any food allergies!

CHAPTER CHAT A book discussion for children in Second Grade. Tuesday November 12, 4 p.m.–5 p.m. Come and discuss “Thanksgiving on Thursday (A Magic Tree House Book)” by Mary Pope Osborne.

BOOK ENDS A book discussion for children in Grades 3-5. Tuesday, December 3, 4 p.m.–5 p.m. Come and discuss “Back in Time with Thomas Edison (A Qwerty Stevens Adventure)” by Dan Gutman.

Fall Childrens Programs

**MONTHLY LEGO CLUB. Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19, 4 p.m.–5 p.m.

For children in Grades K-5 only.

Children accommodated on a space available basis HAVE FUN WITH DEWEY Sept. 24, 4–5 p.m.

For children in Grade 3-5. Join Librarians Miss Sandy and Miss Barbara and have some fun learning the Dewey Decimal System. **FAMILY STAR GAZING PROGRAM WITH SCIENCE TEACHER CHRIS BUCHMAN. Oct. 30, 7:00 p.m.

(Rain date Nov. 4, 7 p.m.) Online registration begins Tuesday, Oct. 22.

PRESCHOOL HALLOWEEN PARADE AND PARTY Oct. 31, 10 a.m.–10:45 a.m.

For children ages 2½–5 (no Kindergarten) and an adult caregiver.

Online registration begins Tuesday,

Oct. 22.

CRAYON FUN! Nov. 5 Listen to crayon stories and then do a colorful activity. Grades K-2 @ 11 a.m.–11:45 a.m. and Grades 3-5 @ 12:00 p.m.-12:45 p.m.

Registration begins Tuesday, October 22. **ART WITH SHIRLEY RUBY Nov. 16 10:30 a.m. for children in Grades K-2; 11:30 a.m. for children in Grades 3-5.

Online registration begins Tuesday, Nov. 5. **FAMILY GINGERBREAD HOUSE PROGRAM WITH THE BAKING COACH Dec. 7 15 families will make and decorate their own Gingerbread House.

Choose one time slot: 10 a.m.–12 p.m. or 12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. A maximum of 4 members per family can participate, including at least one adult. Online registration begins Tuesday Nov. 19. Only one person per family registers, and on the registration form will fill in the number of family members participating. **TOT’S NIGHT OUT WITH A TIME FOR KIDS Dec. 11 at 7 p.m.

For children ages 2½–5 (no Kindergarten) and an adult caregiver.

Online registration begins Tuesday, Dec. 3. **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.

Author Tom Phelan: My Irish Boyhood

Sunday, September 8, at 2 p.m.

Garden City Public Library Join us at The Garden City Public Library on Sunday afternoon, September 8 at 2 p.m. for an enjoyable program with Tom Phelan, author of “We Were Rich and We Didn’t Know It”.

In his engrossing memoir about growing up on a small farm in Mountmellick, Co. Laois, Ireland, Phelan offers a glimpse of life in the Irish countryside before rural electrification, the telephone, and indoor plumbing. He writes about a

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time when the main modes of travel were bicycle and animal cart, when turkey eggs were hatched in the kitchen cupboard, when the Church exerted enormous control over Ireland, and talks about the never–ending efforts of his father to wrest a livelihood from the land. Mr. Phelan will share his stories and read selections from his heartfelt account of growing up in Ireland in the 1940s. Tickets are not needed and all are welcome.

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“probably eats up more than $25,000’ if not double that amount in costs accrued.”

“It think it is time, within the next month or so, to visit with Adelphi leadership again and point out the amount of resources that Garden City provides them with,” he said.

Stewart Field Parking, County Lease

Superintendent of Public Works Joseph DiFrancisco told the trustees the Stewart Field (athletic fields just west of Raymond Court) parking project, to add parking spaces north of Stewart Field, had preliminary stages underway over summer.

“We recently did some brush removal over there and cleared areas, enough so to allow our village engineering department to do surveying work in order to determine what that project will look like if we are to put parking spaces there …..I believe this was part of obtaining the lease with Nassau County,” DiFrancisco commented.

Last December then-Mayor Brian Daughney spoke about the Stewart Field project, an initial license agreement for the clearings DiFrancisco described, and formalizing a lease with Nassau County. This spring, on March 28, a village press release indicated the restoration effort and parking project carrying a cost of $200,000, although that total may increase a bit.

“In December 2018, Mayor Daughney executed a license agreement with Nassau County permitting the Village to access the property, which is adja-

cent to Stewart School, and utilize it for public parking and ballfields access, as well as promote access to the historical site of the Vanderbilt Motor Parkway.

The Village has been engaged in negotiations with Nassau County government for some time regarding the parcel of land….. It has been the hope of the Village to use that area for additional parking.The license agreement itself recites that it is in contemplation to have a longer term lease but the lease approvals require a substantially longer period of time as they must go through the county Legislature. Between now and when the lease agreement is completed, the county is giving us a permit to occupy the area, clear it and use it for parking,” the village stated in late March.

At the August Board meeting, Trustee Daughney reported that he and Village Counsel (former mayor Peter Bee’s law firm) discussed the lease agreement for Stewart Field parking with Nassau County again, just ahead of the Board meeting. He expected the final details to be set by the following week.

“When the lease is completed it will then make its way through Nassau County Legislature for approval and hopefully within the next two months this will get done. The village needed to provide the County with specs for a little retaining wall to be built,” he said. Administrator Suozzi added that the final designs with more information were important for Nassau County’s review of the lease agreement.

Mayor Trouvé said Stewart Fieldgoers have suffered because of the lim-

Basic Italian for Travelers Garden City Public Library Tuesdays, October 1, 8 & 15, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

The director of Thinking Italian will guide adults through the basics of Conversational Italian for Travelers on Tuesday evenings October 1, October 8 and 15 at 7:30 p.m.. This adult class will be interactive and fun while participants learn the Italian language related to real life travel situations in Italian society. There will be three sessions designed to attain a “survival level” of the Italian language. Each topic will be

enriched by insider information about Italian culture and lifestyle. Beginners are welcome, no previous Italian language experience necessary.

Online registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ) for the series will begin for Garden City Library cardholders at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 17. Non-residents may register beginning September 27 is space is available. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

An Americana Musical Trio

Garden City Public Library Sunday, September 22, at 2 PM The Garden City Library is pleased to welcome the heartfelt sounds of He-Bird, She-Bird, an Americana musical trio, on Sunday afternoon, September 22 at 2 p.m. Stir up a gravelsilk-and-honey vocal blend, add strings and wings, and you’ve got He-Bird, SheBird, a harmony-driven Americana trio

from Long Island, NY. Sparks of contemporary folk, country, bluegrass and gospel fuel their stand-out originals and spirited covers. They will be joined by Zachary Swanson on upright acoustic bass. Check out the distinctive sound of He-Bird, She-Bird – people are flocking to see them. Tickets are not needed and all are welcome.

ited parking on the Stewart Avenue (westbound) side. She asked Trustee Daughney to explain the anticipated total number of parking spots that will be created for Stewart Field, and he said the number would depend on the final project on the books for the village, but surely an amount between 25 and 45 additional spaces would take shape.

“Everything done there will be at our cost and we are estimating to spend between $200,000 and $300,000 on the project,” Daughney said.

The parking project will not be completed in time for Garden City’s first Home Run Derby, which will be held starting at 10:00 a.m on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at the Stewart Fields on Stewart Ave. The event is a fundraiser for Team Joseph, an organization which raises funds both to support research and to find a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

During comments on Stewart Field at the Board meeting, Mayor Trouvé noted the often-overlooked historical significance behind Stewart Field as that eastern parcel in Garden City contains a remaining strip of the old Long Island Motor Parkway, also known as the William K. Vanderbilt Parkway -the first roadway in America designed only for automobile use, built in 1908.

The Village of Garden City will be erecting an informational sign board to commemorate the history of the Motor Parkway, as its former Toll Lodge (Garden City Chamber of Commerce headquarters on East 7th Street) is a noticeable trace near the village’s modern downtown.

Parks Association Conference

The Board of Trustees has extended an agreement to retain the services of consultant Paul Blake, the acting superintendent of Recreation and Parks, mid-October as the village continues the search process for its new replacement for Kevin Ocker, who retired in May. The Board later allocated $2,600 from the Operating Budget to the Department of Recreation and Parks to pay for two employees to attend the National Recreation and Parks Association Congress and Exhibition, scheduled for September 24 through 26 in Baltimore.

EPOA President and Meadow Street resident Steve Ilardi asked about the conference attendance costs during the August 15 meeting, as he said this was a higher fee than the usual attendance rates at regional or national conferences for village personnel in other divisions.

“The tuition for the conference is approximately $700 for each employee, plus associated hotel and boarding costs. This is a once-a-year event and it does not occur on the East Coast very often, it has not happened on the East Coast since Baltimore hosted about nine years ago. We really felt like we wanted to take advantage of getting two of our younger employees out there and have them take advantage of the 300plus educational sessions being held during the congress/exhibition,” Blake explained.

September is Library Card Sign-up Month Back to school … back to the Garden City Public Library! September is not only Back to School Month, it is also Library Card Sign-up Month. A library card is the most important school supply of all for both students and their parents. This September, make sure your library card is in your wallet. If you don’t have one, sign up for a new one for you and for your children.

The Garden City Public Library has an extensive collection of books, periodicals, music CDs, audiobooks, Playaways and DVDS for all ages. The Library also provides online access through its website www.gardencitypl.

org to authoritative electronic databases as well as to downloadable eBooks, audiobooks and periodicals. With a valid library card, you can register for programs, borrow materials and museum passes, and access electronic resources.

This September open the door to a world of lifelong learning by using your Library card. The Garden City Public Library has resources to offer for every age and interest. Visit the Library or its website www.gardencitypl.org for more information about all of the programs and services available to you with your library card.

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September 6, 2019

Global Scavenger Hunt, Leg 6: Ancient City of Petra is Highlight of Jordan Challenge

BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM At the start of Leg 6 of the Global Scavenger Hunt, in Amman, Jordan, only four of the original 10 teams competing are still in contention to win, so several of the teams can now join together, use their cell phones for planning and booking, get help from the hotel concierge, and are generally unrestricted by the rules, but still enthralled by the challenges of the scavenges.

But for those competing, some of the mandatory challenges pose a difficult puzzle to achieve in terms of logistics and timing. The one that proves problematic requires the team to travel one way to or from Petra along the ancient Kings Highway – the problem is that the Jett Express Bus doesn’t take that route and the rules don’t allow a taxi from outside the city. Hearing how the two top teams surmount the challenge is quite interesting.

We arrive at our five-star hotel, the Amman W, have our meeting and get our booklet with the scavenges, and a bunch of us (no longer competing) pack into a taxi to visit an ancient Roman amphitheater built during the time of Antenios Pius in 138-161 AD. We cross the street to a local restaurant, where we enjoy a meal of rotisseried chicken served with rice, and get a sense

of this ancient city.

Whereas Abu Dhabi seemed unreal in many respects – a modern invention, manufactured even – Amman, the capital of Jordan, is very real and reflects its age as an early city. Jordan is where one of the largest Neolithic settlements (c.6500 BC) ever discovered in the Middle East exists; Citadel Hill contains early Bronze Age tombs (33001200 BC). By the beginning of the Iron Age, Amman had become the capital of the Ammonites, referred to in the Bible as Rabbath-Ammon (“rabbath” means capital, or “king’s quarters”). We can look out from the high floors of the hotel to the hillsides crammed with houses and imagine what it may have looked like.

All but one team is intent on going to Petra, but have chosen various means to get there. I find myself on the 6:35 am Jett Express Bus with three of the teams including one that is in second place in the Global Scavenger Hunt, only a point behind the leader. Five others (including my teammate) hired a car and driver (allowed because none of them were competing), and Bill Chalmers, the ringmaster of GSH, Pamela and teenage son Luka are traveling separately. Each of us leave at a different time by a different conveyance. But what a See page D2

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surprise! We all wind up at the same mid-way trading post at the same time.

Hugs all around.

Struck for decades by the Frederic Church painting of Petra, and then by hearing at a New York Times Travel Show talk about “Petra at Night,” I decide to arrange my own overnight stay so I don’t have to rush back. I learn that the Petra at night is only offered twice weekly and am lucky enough to be there for Wednesday. I hastily consult hotels.com for a hotel – none available under $200/night. I check booking.com and find a hotel – more of a hostel, really

– at a very affordable price, less than a mile from the entrance to Petra. “Only one room left” the site warns. And considering how so many of the hotels were booked, I take the leap and book it within seconds.

The concierge has reserved the seats on the Jett bus for the morning, with the return the next day (only one departure each way/daily), at 5 pm.

Rose-Red Ancient City of Petra We travel 240 km south from Amman (120 km north of the Red Sea city of Aqaba - the trip through the “countryside” is interesting – the vast emptiness, the sand, flocks of animals. Wind turbines!

The Royal Tombs, Petra, Jordan © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

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The bus – which is an hour late in departing because the company has put on a second bus to accommodate all the passengers – arrives at the Petra bus station next door to the entrance to the archeological site at around 11 am.

I use our Jordan Pass (which Chalmers had obtained in advance, providing pre-paid admission to most archeological sites, including two consecutive days at Petra, along with the visa) for the day’s admission and buy the ticket for Petra at Night ($25).

While the others have to move hastily through Petra – in fact, don’t even get as far as the Treasury (so what is the point of coming at all?), I am able to move as slowly and contemplatively as I want, immersing myself in the scenes and the details, knowing I will return in the evening and the next day.

I am amazed by Petra. That now-iconic view of the Church painting (and Indiana Jones movie) that comes into focus as you walk through the cavern (known as the Siq) with the most beautiful striations and shapes, then you see the teaser of The Treasury through the opening. It is as wonderful as I had hoped. But the rest of Petra is a complete surprise – I had not realized how vast – an entire city, in fact – how much has been carved out of the rock (the Royal Tombs are not to be believed), and how much was built during the Roman era (The Great Temple where Brown University is doing archeology and the Colonnade). All around are fellows who hawk riding their camel, their horse, their donkey, or take the horsedrawn carriage (at fantastic speed considering the narrow walkway), to or

from the entrance - it is a full mile walk from the entrance to The Treasury (an electric cart is available for those who have difficulty walking, in addition to horse-carts).

It is hot, but dry and the breeze is surprisingly comfortable. Besides exploring the archeological structures, Petra turns out to be a hiking place – you can take trails that bring you up to fantastic views. One of the toughest is up to the Monastery – a mile each way up stairs and then back down again (and a mandatory challenge on the scavenger hunt).

I decide to reserve that for the next day.

The city of Petra, aptly known as the Rose-Red City for the luscious color of the rock from which many of the city’s structures were carved, was the capital of the Nabataean Arabs, and is today one of the world’s most famous archaeological sites.

The Siq, the main road that leads to the city, starts from the Dam and ends at the Treasury. It is a rock canal 160 meters in length, 3 to 12 meters in width and reaches up to 80 meters in height.

The main part of the Siq is created by natural rock formation and the rest is carved by the Nabataeans.

If you look carefully, you can see a channel carved from the rock to capture, and even filter water – the secret to how Petra was sustained. At the start of the Siq the original Nabataean dams are visible, and these prevented the flooding in the Siq, and collected water for use.

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teasing glimpse of The Treasury, just as Frederick Edwin Church painted it in 1874.

According to the website, www.visitpetra.jo, it is not known precisely when Petra was built, but the city began to prosper as the capital of the Nabataean Empire from the 1st century BC, which grew rich through trade in frankincense, myrrh, and spices (stalls sell the spices).

Petra was later annexed to the Roman Empire and continued to thrive until a large earthquake in 363 AD destroyed much of the. The earthquake, combined with changes in trade routes (and politics), eventually led to the city’s downfall.

“The city was pretty much abandoned by the middle of the 7th century and lost to all except local Bedouins.

But in 1812, Swiss explorer Johannes Burckhardt set out to ‘rediscover’ Petra. He dressed up as an Arab and convinced his Bedouin guide to take him to the lost city, After this, Petra became increasingly known in the West as a fascinating and beautiful ancient city, and it began attracting visitors and continues to do so today.

“The Nabataeans buried their dead in intricate tombs that were cut out of the mountain sides and the city also had temples, a theater, and following the Roman annexation and later the Byzantine influence, a colonnaded street and churches” the ruins of which we can explore.

I climb the path up tothe Royal Tombs and go into cavernous rooms – I can’t tell if it is the rock’s own configuration or whether the surface has actually been painted or carved to expose swirls of different colors and textures, but they are exquisite.

“In addition to the magnificent

remains of the Nabataean city, human settlement and land use for over 10,000 years can be traced in Petra, where great natural, cultural, archaeological and geological features merge.”

Walking back out through the Siq, you have to keep moving to the side to let pass the horse-drawn carriages which go through at quite a clip.

The “park” closes at about 6 and reopens for the 8:30-10:30 night program at 8 pm (it is operated separately and privately from Petra) – I still have to get my pack, which I have left with the fellow at the CV Currency Exchange ($5 tip), and get to the hotel, which I had thought was within walking distance (.7 mile), but turns out to be totally up hill.

I take a taxi (negotiating the rate).

My el cheapo-supremo hotel (more of a hostel than a hotel), The Rose City Hotel, turns out to be exactly that – the nicest part is the name and front entrance. When I am brought to my room, I think the fellow made a mistake and has brought me to a room under construction (or rather deconstruction) – plaster patches, exposed electrical outlet, rusting shower, cracked bathroom shelf, an “armoire” that is falling apart, only a bed and a stool (not even a chair), slippers left for the bathroom that are too disgusting to contemplate putting on. Ah, adventure. But overall, clean and no bugs. So this will do for a night, I think, laughing to myself about the five-star, ultra-hip, chic and luxurious W Hotel, which is like living in art, it is so creatively designed I had left behind in Amman.

I head out just after 8 pm, walking down the hill into the park again, where I join throngs of people making their way along the mile-long stony path illuminated by nothing more than lanterns and starlight, thinking how dramatic

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180 Days of Awesome: Back to School Quiz

BY MARJORIE GOTTLIEB WOLFE

Welcome back to school! I told my grandson, Preston,that “everyday you walk into Baylis Elementary School in Syosset, something amazing is bound to happen. Some days are awesome: laughter, academic progress, and new friends. You can look forward to 180 days of instruction.”

In 1974 a letter was addressed to “Dear Mr. Morning Press.” The members of Miss Eve Krauss’ First Gradeclass at Bloomsbury Memorial Elem. School put the news in proper prospective in the following list of 23 stories: 1. We got a new President—his name is Mr. Ford.

2. Lora’s picture was in the paper.

3. Inflation is very bad—it means higher prices.

4. Sugar prices are terrible (my Mom

said so).

5. We have “energies” crisis.

6. People had to go to jail because they are in the Watergate trial.

7. Mr. and Mrs. Metro died in a fire.

8. President told awful lies to our whole country.

9. The boy in the bubble can never play outside. He can’t get germs.

10. Mr. Rockefeller is so rich that he is now Vice President.

11. People threw sugar into the water instead of tea.

12. President Nixon quit working and so did Vice President Agnew.

13. Patrick had his tonsils out.

14. We talked to Governor Shapp at the railroad—he took our pen.

15. We got a letter from President Ford.

16. The Siamese babies were separated.

17. Leslie lost her tooth.

18. Miners stopped digging coal.

19. He had a letter from Governor Shapp.

20. Pollution is getting “worser.”

21. Governor Shapp got his job back.

22. Jack Benny died—he was 80 years old.

23. We asked President Ford for some WIN buttons—we didn’t get them.

Don’t you think we made a good list?

(The Morning Press, Jan. 3, 1975) Source: “Letters to the Editor Two Hundred Years in the Life of an American Town,” Edited by Stropnicky, Byrn, Goode & Matheny.

Grab a #2 pencil and let’s see how well you fare on this 2017 Back-ToSchool quiz.

1. Frank Cerabino used the term “Arsenic Hour” in a recent column.

What’s the meaning? a) The time after work and before

dinner is served; an extremely hectic part of the day, especially helping with Common Core math. b) The hour before taking the S.A.T. exam c) The hour when your freshman son/daughter enters the college dorm, meets his/her roommate, and waves goodbye to you.

2. Which NYC schoolteacher— turned comedian—taught his students Spanish by playing Bingo? a) Buddy Hackett b) Sam Levenson c) Don Rickles 3. According to Kim Brooks, a) “Kindergarten, which used to be play-based, is now an academic training ground for the first grade. Young See page D5

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Social Security Clickbait

BY TOM MARGENAU

I’m sure you’ve seen these teaser links on the internet that sometimes can be too irresistible to ignore. They have catchy titles like “20 celebrities who have a secret past” or “10 common foods that will kill you.” This is called “clickbait.” Essentially, it’s a form of false advertisement designed to entice people to follow a link to read or view some content that is disingenuous at best and totally misleading at worst.

Well, here are a couple examples of Social Security clickbait I saw online just this morning: “Three Social Security secrets no one knows” and “The secret to how you are losing out on $3.4 trillion in Social Security.”

Do you notice a common theme? The key word is “secret.” I guess secrets sell.

But when it comes to Social Security, there really aren’t any secrets. There might be some information of which you are not yet aware. But all of that information is readily available, from places like the Social Security Administration website (www.socialsecurity.gov), a local financial planner or from reading this column.

And frequently, the so-called secrets are just bits of information with which most people are already familiar. For example, here are those “three Social Security secrets no one knows.” One: Your benefits are reduced if you take them before full retirement age. Two: Your benefits are increased if you delay filing until after your full retirement age. Three: There is no point in delaying benefits beyond age 70.

The reduction for early retirement is pretty straightforward and relatively modest. It is roughly one-half of 1% for each month a Social Security check is taken before full retirement age. But here is an interesting and revealing point. The clickbait site says your benefit is “slashed” if taken early.

The site also says you get a “generous” increase if you delay your benefits until after your full retirement age. The delayed retirement credit you get is actually two-thirds of 1% for each month you wait after FRA. And why do these clickbait sites exaggerate the downside to early retirement and overplay the upsides to delayed retirement? Because almost all of them have one goal: to get you to wait until age 70 to start your Social Security.

To illustrate this further, let’s recall that other clickbait come on -- “The secret to how you are losing out on $3.4 trillion in Social Security.” Well, the author of that website used some very dubious math to figure out that all retiring baby boomers in this country will be losing out on combined benefits of $3.4 trillion if they don’t wait until age 70 to start their Social Security checks.

So I guess my wife and I have missed out on part of that $3.4 trillion because we both took our Social Security benefits at 62. I’ve discussed our reasons for doing this many times in this column.

We decided to grab our benefits early because we wanted to have fun spending that money before we got too old to enjoy it.

I understand that Social Security clickbait bloggers and almost every financial planner in this country would say that we were fools for starting our benefits so early. But here’s the deal. We don’t care. We made our decision. We are happy with it. And we won’t worry one little whit if, in the long run, maybe by our mid-80s, we come out on the short end of the Social Security stick.

We’re just having too much fun spending our reduced Social Security benefits now!

However, as I’ve said over and over again: People should NOT take my advice on this issue. And that’s because I am not a financial planner. I’m an old retired Social Security guy. I know Social Security rules inside and out. And I can explain them to you. So, listen to everything I say when I’m discussing how Social Security works.

But when I am telling you what my wife and I did with respect to our own Social Security benefits, bear in mind that I am just another guy deciding what is best for me personally. I cannot and should not be telling you what to do.

There are plenty of people out there willing to help you with that decision. And part of the reason for today’s column is to suggest you get advice from someone you trust. Don’t rely on clickbait.

And speaking of people you might trust, I hear from readers all the time on this subject. In fact, just this last week or so, I received two rather passionate emails arguing diametrically opposite viewpoints. One made the point that you would be wise to wait until age 70 before starting your benefits. His arguments sounded very reasonable to me.

But the other guy argued just as passionately that you should take your benefits at 62 (assuming you are already retired). He cited many reasons why that makes the most sense. His arguments also sounded very reasonable to me.

Obviously, there are many factors to take into account when deciding at which age to begin your Social Security benefits. Do you think you will live to a ripe old age and will want more benefits in the long run? Wait until age 70. Are you unsure of your longevity and are looking for more cash up front? Take Social Security before then. Are you trying to guarantee higher survivor benefits for your spouse after you die? Wait until age 70. Do you and your spouse prefer to have more of that money in your early 60s as opposed to just one of you having

more money later on? File at age 62. Are you the frugal type who worries about every nickel you have now and might have in the future? Wait until 70 to start your Social Security. Or are you like me: the “eat, drink and be merry” type?

File early.

Whatever you do, here is one bit of advice that I think you should take to heart. Gather all the facts, consider all

the possibilities (including tax implications, by the way), and make the best decision you can. And then, as my wife and I are doing, enjoy the rest of your life!

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

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Global Scavenger Hunt, Leg 6: Ancient City of Petra is Highlight of Jordan Challenge C ontinued from page D3 duce the photo I had seen of the event, but The Treasury at this point is barely lighted at all. There is some traditional music, then a fellow sings, talks for a few minutes, and then garish neon-colored lights are projected against The Treasury, completely destroying the mood. And then it is over. 9:30 pm (not 10:30 pm). People start leaving, and I am totally exhausted, so I leave also. I hike up the hill back to the hotel and fall asleep to the meowing of the feral cats just outside the window.

Early Morning Solitude at Petra My overnight adventure is redeemed the next morning when I am able to return to the archeological park as early as 6 am. The hotel proprietor has packed my breakfast in a baggie in the refrigerator. I take my luggage with me and find a nice man at one of the refreshment stalls at the bus station who offers to hold it for me for the day.

When I arrive at Petra, who should I come upon at 6:14 am but the Lawyers Without Borders team! What are the odds! (On the run, so not to lose time, Zoe tells me of their amazing adventure in a tented camp about two hours away where they could get their scavenger points being photographed on a camel, so they were up at 4 and had to organize a taxi to get here by 6 am). Rainey and Zoe have to literally race through Petra and do the strenuous hike up to the Monastery in order to earn their Global Scavenger Hunt points.

I could be more leisurely because I am not trying to earn points. Walking through the caverns (some of the most exquisite scenes) is unbelievably peaceful at this hour – I am even the only one at some points. There are no horsedrawn carriages rattling through, none of the hoards of people stopping and posing for selfies. And once inside, there is perfect peace also at The Treasury – the camels perfectly positioned.

A word about the guides – I don’t use one and they try to convince you that they will take you places you can’t go yourself – but what I observe is that they are very knowledgeable, very considerate of their guests (in fact, it is difficult to become a guide – you have to take a test, be accepted, and then trained). The people who provide the camels, the horses, the donkeys (you can ride donkeys up to the Monastery), and the carriages work very hard (the animals work even harder). And all through are the souvenir stands (they actually look pretty good) – and you

realize, Petra was a trading center, a stop along the vital caravan routes, and this is very likely what the scene would have looked like even then. And I am sure the experience was the same for the early European tourists 150 years ago.

One guide offers to lead me on a trail that would take me to the overview of The Treasury (ranked moderate), but I am not feeling 100% and hope I will be able to hike the Monastery Trail if I take it slow.

I go through the park again, this time to hike the Monastery Trail. I get some scouting information from people coming down and begin the steep ascent up stone steps. It is a very interesting hike not just because of the gorgeous stone contours and colors and the views back down, but because of the market stalls and refreshment stands set up along the way. (You can also take a donkey up, which means that hikers have to keep moving aside for the donkeys).

I wish I had my hiking sticks with me (the hike reminds me of the Bright Angel trail up from the bottom of the Grand Canyon) – a fellow from Spain hiking with his mother, offers a hand when I trip.

And the Monastery proves to be a highlight – it is actually bigger than The Treasury – the largest structure carved out of a rock face (if I have that right).

The hike is absolutely worth it. There is a lovely rest stop at the top (as well as stalls improbably situated along the way and a refreshment stand picturesquely set about two-thirds up the trail with a stunning view).

But back down, I am exhausted and have several hours before the Jett Bus back to Amman (I expect to arrive at the W Hotel after the 8 pm deadline for the See page D6

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Global Scavenger Hunt teams but have informed Bill that the bus likely won’t be back until after 9 pm, and I won’t miss a flight to our next destination, will I?) I have my plan: first I linger at the Basin Restaurant at the entrance to the Monastery Trail, where I sit outside under trees and have refreshment. I regain some strength and wander some more. At this point, I realize what a phenomenal experience I have had in the early morning when I had Petra to myself when I see coming at me some 2,000 passengers off the MSC ship, another 2,000 off a second MSC ship, and hundreds more off a Celebrity cruise that look like invaders – led by a guide holding high a sign with a number (I see 50) for their group.

My next plan is to stop into the Petra Guest House, which is located right at the entrance to the park. (This is the hotel I would recommend for those who want to come overnight in order to experience Petra in the early morning – it is very comfortable, pleasant and moderate price).

I have left an hour to visit the newly opened Petra Museum, sandwiched between the Visitor Center and the Bus Station (perfect!). It offers an outstanding exhibit (curiously Japan

was a major contributor) – with some 250 artifacts and displays that explain extremely well how Petra developed, the Nabateans, how they grew to power first by controlling water through ingenious engineering and the main trade route, the King’s Highway, that linked three kingdoms. Artifacts including art as well as everyday materials going back to the Stone Age are on display; there are excellent videos, graphics, displays that are engaging and informative.

Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on December 6, 1985 and has been named by Smithsonian Magazine as one of the 28 places you should visit them before you die.

(More visitor information from Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority, www.visitpetra.jo) I board the Jett Bus (it is the firstclass bus geared to foreign tourists) for the 3 hour trip back.

By the time I get back to Amman, I’ve missed the meeting when Bill Chalmers tells us our next stop on our Global Scavenger Hunt and departure time.

My teammate texts the answer: Athens.

More information on visiting Jordan at the Jordan Tourist Board, http:// in.visitjordan.com/.

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180 Days of Awesome: Back to School Quiz C ontinued from page D3 children are assigned homework even though numerous studies have found it harmful. STEM, standardized testing and active-shooter drills have largely replaced recess, leisurely lunches, art and music.” b) “Concushelled” is the condition a kindergarten’s papers are in when they are brought home; the wrinkled look that young children bring to things.” c) Scholarships are available to bowlers, caddies, children of sailors, scuba divers, paper boys and girls, and Tupperware dealers. d) A Thogrim means “mathematical certainty achieved by looking up the answer in the back of the book.” (This word was created by Stephen V. Masse and his friends while playing “No-Word Scrabble.”)

4. According to Sam Levenson (“You Don’t Have to Be in Who’s Who to Know What’s What”) a) “From the poorest students often come the richest answers.” Ex. “Whom did Robin Hood steal from and why?”

Answer: “From the rich. What could

he steal from the poor?” b) “We should not permit prayer to be taken out of the schools; that’s the only way most of us got through.” c) “Lovers of learning never slam a book shut.” d) All of the above 5. What is “Apple picking”? a) a popular field trip for elementary school students Note: Hurry! Abundant Robotics in CA has built an automated apple picker that uses a vacuum system to suck the fruit straight off the trees. b) n. The snatching of a person’s iPhone, iPad, or iPod. c) all of the above 6. What is a “Wikipedia kid”? a) A student who has poor research skills and lacks the ability to think critically. b) A student who tells his mother the reason that he did so poorly on an exam: “But, Mom, it’s not my fault.

The teacher wouldn’t let me use any of my lifelines. I couldn’t poll the class, phone-a-friend, or use a 50-50.” c) A student who believes that sleeping near library books seem to absorb

the books’ contents.

7. What is the meaning of the term “Englishing”? a) Attempting to impress the teacher with long winded sentences, as opposed to following the KISS (Keep It SoShort/ Keep It So Simple) method of communicating. b) To stand around at work doing nothing once you have completed all your tasks. c) To be working on English homework or participating in English class. d) All of the above 8. Roughly one child in 10 in New York City public schools has no permanent address.

A) True B) False 9. “Oenology” is the study of wine. What is “Sabermetrics”? a) Special training designed to improve study habits and skills in college students not prepared for college-level instruction. b) The mathematical and statistical study of baseball

c) A degree in Cannabis Cultivation 10. Which of the following are an actual college major? a) Fermentation Sciences b) Turfgrass Science c) Egyptology d) Theme Park Engineering e) All of the above 11. What’s a “McPaper”? a) A paper high on words, low on content composition b) Shoddy essay hurriedly written c) A once-used term for USA Today newspaper because it was a fast read d) All of the above 12. “Montessoria” is defined as “the disease where a child is smarter than either parent and grows more so each day.” a) true b) false 13.

How much are American parents expected to spend—on average—for clothing, electronics and other school-related items in 2019? a) $1,000

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Many children are natural-born students who take to their academics like ducks to water. Others may not catch on as quickly as their parents desire. Every student has unique learning requirements, and sometimes all it takes is some one-on-one intervention with an experienced tutor to turn the academic tide.

The National Tutoring Association reports that the number of individuals offering private tutoring has increased dramatically in recent years, which can make finding a tutor challenging. It also means parents may face stiff competition in regard to procuring the services of qualified tutors. But parents can employ various strategies to improve their chances of finding skilled tutors to work with their children.

• Specify what you need done. The more clearly you define what you and your child hope to gain from individualized instruction, the more capably you can zero in on a tutor who will meet those needs effectively. Some students need reinforcement for testing, while others may struggle with a particular skill set. The more specific you are when illustrating your needs, the more likely you are to find someone who can help address those areas that need improving.

• Seek recommendations. Ask around for

recommendations from other parents or educators. Speak with school personnel to find out if someone on staff may tutor in his or her off hours.

• Try a favorite teacher. Many students may have a favorite teacher, past or present, with whom they developed a rapport. If your child fits that mold, contact this teacher to see if he or she tutors students on the side.

• Call the library. Many times high school or college students offer free or reduced-rate tutoring at local libraries. These sessions can be just as beneficial to young students as sessions with professional tutors.

• Consider a tutoring center. Nationally recognized tutoring organizations can be invaluable to students struggling with their studies.

Explore the cost options of one-on-one sessions versus small group instruction.

• Look for specialized tutors. Certain tutors specialize in certain subjects or skills. Lean toward those tutors for advanced lessons in tricky subjects like maths and sciences.

Upon hiring a tutor, give it a few lessons to see if the tutor clicks with your child. Set benchmarks for success that the tutor can work toward. If the relationship is not working, start the process over.

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The benefits of music instruction for young learners

Introducing music lessons to young children can have profound effects on their social development. Music fosters greater trust and cooperation, as well as a sense of community and belonging.

Many children are introduced to music instruction at school. After being introduced to band, chorus and various instruments, students may be eager to explore music.

Young students are often introduced to the recorder or ukulele in the early grades and then given the opportunity to join primary bands as they move through elementary school and into

middle school. Some children also may want to supplement school music lessons with private music tutors, who can provide more in-depth instruction.

Parents considering making a commitment to music instruction may find that kids benefit from being involved with music in many ways, some of which may be surprising.

• The New England Board of Higher Education says several studies show that consistent music education improves vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. Emerging evidence points to an area of the brain that controls both musical ability and language comprehension as being more closely related than previously thought.

• Music education may help young children learn words and how to pronounce them, as learning to play music enables them to process the many new sounds they hear from others.

• Researchers have discovered a strong relationship between participating in school arts and academic success as demonstrated by students’ grade point averages, according to the National Association for Music Education.

• The relationship between music and academic performance has been studied for decades. As far back as 1988, studies have been conducted about the benefits

of music education. An analysis of data from the National Educational Longitudinal Study of 1988 demonstrated a significant correlation between participation in school music groups and achievement in math and English. And a 1996 study published in Nature found first graders who participated in special music classes as part of an arts study program saw their reading skills and math proficiency increase dramatically.

• Introducing music lessons to young children can have profound effects on their social development. Music fosters greater trust and cooperation, as well as a sense of community and belonging.

• Another benefit of music education is it allows children to harness their creativity and express it in a healthy way.

• The music instruction company Music U says children with developmental disorders and mental health issues might be able to unlock their potential with music. Music therapy has been shown to affect significant change in children with autism-spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, attachment disorders, cerebral palsy, and more.

Music instruction both in and out of the classroom can be a benefit to young learners.

Eye health should be a priority for people of all ages. However, it’s easy to forget about eye health until something goes awry.

Many eye care professionals recommend comprehensive eye exams every one to two years, depending on age, risk factors and whether a person is currently wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses. If a person has been diagnosed with a particular eye condition, diabetes or is recovering from an eye surgery, a doctor may recommend more frequent exams.

Choosing an eye care professional to care for one’s eyes means understanding the different types of vision experts available. Prevent Blindness America, a leading eye health and wellness organization, offers the following information to help consumers distinguish between eye care professionals.

• Ophthalmologist: An ophthalmologist is a physician who is qualified by medical education, training and experience to diagnose, treat and manage all eye and visual symptom problems. An opthalmologist is a doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO) who generally completes four years of college, four years of medical school, one year of internship, and a minimum of three years of hospital-based residency in ophthalmology.

He or she can perform routine vision services as well

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as manage medical conditions and perform surgery on the eyes. A pediatric ophthalmologist is a doctor who specializes in pediatric cases. Opthalmologists may have certain specialties to treat particular conditions, such as diseases of the retina or glaucoma.

• Optometrist: An optometrist is a health care professional trained and licensed to provide primary eye care services, such as comprehensive eye examinations and eye health assessments. He or she may be able to perform certain surgical procedures and can guide patients through low vision rehabilitation, contact lenses, and other vision therapies.

• Optician: Unlike optometrists and ophthalmologists, opticians are not eye doctors. Rather, opticians are technical practitioners who design, fit and dispense corrective lenses. Opticians use prescriptions from eye doctors to fit and sell eyeglasses and other eyewear.

Opticians are an important part of an eye care team. In some areas, opticians must be licensed and complete an optionary training program.

Individuals with eye problems should seek care from skilled and highly trained eye doctors, offers All About Vision. Some eye doctors collaborate as a team to treat patients.

People can find reputable eye care professionals through their insurance companies, by getting referrals from friends and family, and by visiting the American Op-

An IEP, or an individualized education program, is a document that is developed for a public school student who requires special education services as determined after an assessment. In addition to being a legal document, the IEP will lay out the program of school instruction and serve as a map for support and services that the student needs for success, according to Understood.org, an organization for parents of students with learning and attention issues. The IEP is covered by law by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in the United States. IEPs may provide for longer testing times, assistive technology, specialized seating or classroom placement, dictated tests, or whatever the parents and school team agree on. Goals are typically set, and parents will meet with the team in regular IEP meetings to gauge students’ progress. Similar to an IEP, a 504 plan is a plan that also offers accommodations so students with disabilities have equal access to the general education curriculum. However, 504s are not part of the realm of special education. Parents can work with the administrators of their child’s school to determine which education plan or program is most fitting for their youngsters. Both are free of cost and can last through high school.

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b) $ 702 c) $ 507 14. Which of the following captions can be found on an Aaron Bacall cartoon? a) [principal to parent], “I wouldn’t say your son’s a bad child. He’s gifted at disruptive behavior.” b) “Luck is when good classroom management skills meets a day when the disruptive students are absent.” c) [teacher to child], “My objective is to have each student become more insightful, compassionate, introspective,and sympathetic. In your case, I will settle for quiet.” d) [child to teacher], “I think your test grading is biased in favor of students who answer the test questions correctly.”

e) [teacher to student re: book reports], “Just remember, Facebook is not a book.” f) [lecturer to audience], “This Power Point slide has a dynamic layout comparing reading scores throughout the district, which you would have seen if I remembered to bring a spare projection bulb.” g) All of the above 15. There’s no connection between eating dinner as a family and a child’s academic success.” a) True b) False 16. According to U.S. News & World Report, what percent of college students drop out after the first year?

a) 15 b) 30 c) 42 17. Which “doctor” said, “You have brains in your head.

You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose”? a) Dr. Seuss b) Dr. Ruth Westheimer c) Dr. Spock d) Dr. Doogie Howser ANSWERS: 1. a 2. b 3. a (b, c, and d are also true) 4. d 5. c

6. a 7. d 8. a 9. b 10. e 11. d 12. a 13. c 14. g 15. b Children who regularly have dinner with adults score higher on college entrance exams. One reason: Dinner chats builds a child’s vocabulary.

16. b 17. a MARJORIE GOTTLIEB WOLFE will be speaking at the Syosset Library on Sept. 26 at 2 p.m. Her topic: “Will Shortz Knows a ‘Bisl’ Yiddish.”

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Are you and your home prepared for hurricane season?

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hope everyone had an enjoyable, fun and relaxing Labor Day Weekend.

However by the time you read this, for many others, Hurricane Dorian will have already wreaked catastrophic havoc in the Bahamas and surrounding areas, as the most devastating storm on record for the islands (with sustained winds of up to one hundred eighty five to two hundred + miles per hour and storm surges of up to twenty feet). As of Sunday Sept 1, as I write this column the threat to the coastal areas along the Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina coasts were also at potential historic proportions, going forward from Monday through Thursday, as the now category 5 hurricane was moving very slowly at 5-7 mph through the Bahamas.

Our hurricanes are getting more and more severe in their intensity.

However, I am wondering how prepared are you in dealing with them? Do you have at least the basic necessities to cope with them and be as equipped and ready to handle these types of events? Previously with hurricane Irene and Sandy, now many of you were prepared?

Obviously thousands upon thousands of homes were destroyed and damaged on the south shore and other areas of Long Island. However, did everyone have an adequate insurance policy covering the damage? You should check your policy to see what coverages you do have and speak with your insurance broker and discuss whether or not you have enough coverage or an umbrella policy. Obviously, cost does factor in and that is a decision only you can determine. Lastly, it’s especially important if you home is being sold and/or in contract to make

BY PHILIP A. RAICES absolutely sure that your coverage is more than adequate.

Did you have the necessary staples to weather the storm?

Protecting your life and your home is tantamount and many times we forget about the past and not worry and just live our lives. However, I suggest that you always be ready way in advance of any pending storm and have on hand the following “safety net” of items that will assist you in dealing with these types of events: 1.) Flash lights and an ample supply of batteries 2.) First aid kit 3.) All necessary medications 4.) Multi-purpose tool kit 5.) Life preservers for adults and children 6.) Emergency blankets 7.) Hand cranked radio and solar charger for cell phones 8.) Most important , food and water for at least 7 days, which you would purchase in advance of a catastrophic storm Check your property to see if there are any large tree limbs overhanging your home and then you might want to consider removing them. Also, when there is excessive rainfall and the ground becomes overly soaked, trees sometimes topple over, I am sure some of you may have experienced the damage of either hitting your home or causing other damage. So removing those that are close to your home might be a consideration. Also, it is advisable to clean and wash out all your gutters and

leaders of debris leaves, dirt, so during a storm or even regular rainfall, the water will not accumulate behind your soffits and then inside your walls to cause major damage inside your home. Also, don’t forget to take in all outdoor furniture that could be a lethal or a damaging weapon when hurricane force winds are present. If you are in the process of selling or considering putting your home on the market, at this time of the year, while we are in what they say is “hurricane season” check your property insurance as well as, again, those trees that you might have issues with, if that “what if” were to occur. Better to be safe than sorry, right?

Some homeowners have installed gas generators, so as to eliminate the problem of not having any electric during or after a major storm. Costs of installing one can be costly. However, it does add excellent value and a benefit to your home especially during times when electricity is absolutely necessary, especially when life and death situations require equipment to be running 24/7. Many homeowners purchase portable gasoline operated generators to supplement their basic electric needs of keeping their refrigerator and maybe a few air conditioners operational, but they will not run the entire home. One must be careful where the portable generators are placed, since carbon monoxide can be fatal if the unit is not placed in a well ventilated location. Never leave in your garage or anywhere that fumes will accumulate and potentially enter

your home. It can be a silent killer, so be extremely careful, when considering purchasing a unit for your home. Being prepared for a hurricane in advance of the event requires some planning and having the basics stored away and readily available will go a long way in not having to rush out to purchase those items, as many do to get caught in the frenzy of last minute preparations.

There are canned non-perishable foods that can be stored, soups, tuna, as well as powdered and soy milk, cereals, peanut butter, ramen noodles, etc. then you will be ahead of the crowd. An old adage says ”an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

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8 Surprisingly Useful Ways to Use a FoodSaver

BY MARY HUNT My vacuum sealer is one of my favorite kitchen appliances. I vacuum seal fresh fruit to extend the life by at least two weeks, often much longer. I vacuum seal meat before I freeze it, to stave off freezer burn, which keeps it perfect for six months to a year. I could go on and on about how my FoodSaver saves our food bill, but today, I want to tell you the useful ways I use a FoodSaver that have nothing to do with food!

But first, two general vacuum sealing tips: CONVENIENCE I’ve learned through trial and error that for my vacuum sealer to work at maximum efficiency, it must be handy. It cannot be stuck in a cupboard or on a pantry shelf.

If I have to make the smallest effort to get it out and plug it in, I stop using it because I forget or because it’s such a hassle I skip using it “just this one time.”

My FoodSaver has to sit on the counter with nothing obstructing it -- always plugged in and ready

to go. And the bags have to be equally handy. I keep them in the drawer below the counter where FoodSaver resides.

REUSING BAGS When sealing items I know I will use repeatedly (take hamburger buns, for example -- I seal a dozen but then open the bag to remove the number I need and then reseal it), I make sure to start with a larger-than-necessary pouch. This way, you can open by cutting off the seal and then reseal at least another time or two.

When storing dry goods, if a bag becomes too small for your original intended use, simply reuse it for another item. The bags don’t have to be trashed after one use.

You can also wash bags and dry them thoroughly to use for other food storage.

JEWELRY If you do not wear jewelry regularly, vacuum seal it -- costume jewelry as well as finer pieces. It keeps these precious possessions clean, sparkling and at their peak

of beauty. And when you’re ready to wear a piece, no polishing or cleaning required. It’s ready to go.

I use a Mason jar and the FoodSaver jar sealer for my jewelry.

It’s easy to pop off the lid and then quickly re-seal.

SILVER I vacuum seal anything that tarnishes that I do not use on a daily basis, such as sterling silver flatware, silver trays and bowls. By removing the air, the items do not tarnish because the enemy (oxygen) has been locked out. This protects my silver items from harsh polishes and protects my time. I hate to polish silver.

COINS All of my commemorative coins and other collectible coins are safely vacuum sealed. This protects their integrity and collectible value. Because the bags are clear and I seal them in a single layer, their beauty remains visible.

PHOTOGRAPHS I have precious antique photos sealed for protection. Note: I do

not vacuum the air out, however.

Instead, I use only the seal function. The vacuuming process can cause the transfer of the photo to the plastic. Instead, I press out as much air as possible and then press Seal.

DOCUMENTS Open oxygen is the enemy of old paper, especially newsprint.

By sealing family heirlooms, birth certificates, precious documents and even newspaper and magazine clippings, I’m protecting their longevity.

WATERPROOF I use my FoodSaver to create waterproof pouches for money, maps, matches and more for camping or emergencies.

PASSPORTS I vacuum seal our passports before putting them into the safe.

This keeps them dry and moldfree (lots of moisture can show up inside a locked and sealed safe, which is why just about everything in our safe is vacuum sealed).

AMMO Ammunition needs to be kept dry. There is no better way to do that than with a FoodSaver.

Simply take a FoodSaver bag, fill it with loose ammo and then vacuum seal it. Store it in your bug-out bag or ammo cans. You can also vacuum seal a pre-filled magazine.

Mary invites questions, comments and tips at EverydayCheapskate.com, “Ask Mary a Question.” This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually. Mary Hunt is the founder of Debt-Proof Living, a personal finance member website and the author of the book DebtProof Living, Revell 2014. To find out more about Mary visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.

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and considerations of using peroxide, but cautions are in place to filter water appropriately after its use to eradicate 1,4 dioxane, says DiFrancisco. The addition of GAC filtration systems (granulated activated carbon) will filter out peroxide.

“With the pilot that combination would remove 1,4 dioxane and water would then go through the current filtration system, which would clear all peroxide out of the water, and make it safe to be consumed. As part of the new program we are not only adding the AOP filtration but we are adding GAC filters,” he said.

Mayor Trouvé noted that DPW and the Water Department should be prepared to deliver a video or PowerPoint presentation at a future Board meeting due to the exorbitant amount of money the village will spend to purify its water supply. “We all need to know exactly what’s going on with the water treatment,” she said.

Village Trustee Brian Daughney offered comments on the state of the battle against water contamination.

“We are investing and proactive with water filtration. The village is taking action on water quality initiatives that are not even in place yet from New York State -- we are taking many actions and spending a lot of money to address, fix and filter the water supply. The Board of Trustees are very aware of the emerging contamination and along with our village department heads, we are taking action,” he said.

DiFrancisco told the Board the deadline to file for the New York State grants would be by September 12, one week ahead of the trustees’ next meeting.

He then introduced other Public Works agenda items that the Board of Trustees would soon approve on August 15; among them was an increase to the

village’s budget for Village Water Well No. 9, a capital project for 2019-’20. The Board approved the increase to $230,000 from $185,000. For the additional labor and materials needed for Well 9’s rehabilitation, the village allocated an additional $70,875 vendor A.C. Schultes, Inc. of Woodbury Heights, New Jersey. The project bid amount for rehabilitation at Well No. 9 increased from $158,350 to $229,225.

“The bulk of this request is due to a transfer pump that’s between Well No. 9 and the air stripping tower, and the pump failed during the well rehabilitation process. This monetary request is for the new pump and also the new program that goes along with it -- it was not in the initial assessment of work for the tower. When we turned the water off from the tower we discovered that at Maria Lane, the road adjacent to the tower site, was built after the (86-yearold) tower was built so those valves actually shut off water to Maria Lane in addition to the water tower. We had to relocate those valves to inside Maria Lane to just isolate the valves for the tower,” DiFrancisco announced.

The Board soon approved the DPW items, including a change order and related engineering services from consultants H2M of Melville, both for the new village water tower being constructed on Old Country Road. DiFrancisco said the cost was due to unanticipated valve work, including the labor from the vendor and design of the work by consultants H2M. The approved change order increased the project bid from $6.738 million to over $7.128 million, with a change order to vendor Caldwell Tanks, Inc. of $390,197. H2M will receive an additional $29,700 due to the related increase in its engineering services. The large-scale village project is still under its originally budgeted amount.

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Pack 55 Scouts attend August fishing trip out of Captree State Park 2019-20 is shaping up to be another banner year of Scouting for Pack 55. Open to boys and girls 1st–5th grade, Pack 55 members will make memories and friendships while learning skills that last a lifetime.

The Scouting year begins with our first Pack Meeting on Monday, September 16 at 7 p.m. on the grounds of the Cathedral of the Incarnation, Pack 55’s sponsor. All are welcome at this “Open House” style meeting to see the fun that Scouting can provide for both Scouts and their fami-

Pack 55 Scouts attend Cub Scout Camp at Christopher Morley Park this summer.

lies. The Pack is planning a campfire and review of Cub Scout camping equipment as part of this meeting. Other major fall events include the back-to-school CampOut, West Point Scout Day and football game, a “camp-in” at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, and visit to the Cathedral of the Incarnation for an impressive tour.

In 2020, Scouts can look forward to building and racing their car at our annual Pinewood Derby, a “camp-in” at a special location, rock-climbing, hiking, fishing and

Pack 55 Scouts beat the heat at Schiff Scout Reservation in Wading River during July Cub Family Weekend.

attending a professional baseball game. All these special events together with monthly pack meetings conducted at Stratford Avenue School, and monthly den meetings where members gather with boys or girls of their same rank, allow Scouts to learn new things and progress in earning their rank badges along with individual belt loops or pins.

On Wednesday, September 18 at 8 p.m. the Pack will be holding our Tiger Parent Meeting for parents of Scouts who are in first grade. This meeting will provide an

In Loving Memory Of Our Son

PAUL ROBERT ECKNA 4/18/1973 - 9/11/2001

Many years have passed and for all of us it seems like yesterday.

Your smile, laughter, love and kindness will remain in our heart forever.

Love Mom and Dad

introduction to Scouting focused on the youngest members and will be conducted at the Presbyterian Church in Garden City. Additional parent meetings are held throughout the year for parents of registered Scouts so they can stay informed and be more involved.

For more information, please visit Pack55GardenCityNY on Facebook. Please contact Pack 55 leaders at gcpack55@gmail. com if you are interested in registering your child.

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L E G A L NOTICE OF FORMATION OF THE CRITIQUE LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 6/21/19.

Office located in Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process.

SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 143 wetherill rd. Garden City, NY 11530. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

GC 0966 6X 08/09,16,23,30,09/06,13 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF KKMA, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on July 25, 2019. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 17 Boylston Street, Garden City, New York 11530. Purpose: Any Lawful purpose. Latest date upon which LLC is to dissolve: No specific date.

GC 0967 6X 08/09,16,23,30,09/06,13 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIVE IN FASHION LLC, A DOMESTIC LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on JULY 15, 2019.. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 19 Rifton Street Elmont, NY 11003.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF TWENTY4 HOME SERVICES LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on May 24, 2019. Location: Nassau. SSNY designated as agent for service of process on LLC. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: Carlos Cabana, 17 Cathedral Ave, Garden City, NY 11530.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

GC 0970 6X 08/16,23,30,09/06,13,20 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court Nassau County BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff AGAINST LUIS E. ROBAYO, JR., et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated November 28, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, on October 01, 2019 at 11:30AM, premises known as 135 SECOND STREET, GARDEN CITY, NY 11530.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Garden City, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 34, BLOCK 147, LOT 248. Approximate amount of judgment $1,261,858.05 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 11479/09.

ALEXANDRA MIDDLE HENNESSY, ESQ., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 GC 0974 4X 08/30,09/06,13,20 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids MUST be RECEIVED BY AND DELIVERED TO: THE PURCHASING DIVISION Incorporated Village of Garden City 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York 11530 between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., UNTIL 11:00 A.M, E.D.T., FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2019 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following: TREE & SHRUB PLANTING 2019 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: September 6, 2019 GC 0977 1X 09/06

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School board reviews summer projects From page 1 order and additional work with the masonry project at the board’s August meeting. Gary Scheide said at some locations in Stratford School the stone window sills and brickwork below them have deteriorated, and consulting engineers recommended that the district replace those elements. “We did have a change order submitted for that work and we vetted that out with the contractor and negotiated that figure down, and it will be coming before you at a future Board meeting -- it is not a big cost but it’s something you should address right away. There is some potential for additional masonry work at Stratford that we’d bring to your attention but at this point BBS is not recommending to do anything further. At some point in the future it would need to be addressed, but it isn’t an imminent need at this time,” he said.

Scheide’s comment piqued the interest of Board President Angela Heineman and she asked how the architects and engineers would investigate the concepts more as the school year approached. Scheide said that may be too much to manage with the contractor at this time, and an evaluation of the entire Stratford School building would be required to determine project scope, noting that “that could be budgeted for appropriately at a future date,” he said. DiCapua confirmed with Scheide that the BBS recommendation for Stratford would be part of the district’s next five-year Building Conditions Survey from his consulting group.

Along with the passage of the school district’s $117.9 million budget for 2019-2020 back on May 21, GCUFSD gained over 85% of votes -- community approval -- to set up its Capital Reserve II fund, a $15.8 million fund over 10 years, which enables the district to maintain and improve facilities “including but not limited to reconstruction and renovation, roofing, asbestos abatement and insulation, masonry and electrical work, generator, lighting, security enhancements, air conditioning, HVAC, site-work and related work.”

The May 21st vote also

allowed the district to allocate the remaining $1.8 million in the Capital Reserve I Fund towards renovation of the Garden City High School library, replacement of GCHS tennis courts, and partial funding for replacing the wood radiator enclosures throughout Garden City Middle School.

Reconstruction of bathrooms at Stratford School was ongoing, with the same timeline of September 1 or 2.

Gonzalez says the bathrooms at the GCHS auditorium was a project at 100% completion, and a boiler replacement at the GCHS boiler room was only waiting for an exhaust plume to knock it from the list.

On August 13 DiCapua also asked Patrick Mehr, director of Buildings and Grounds for the school district, to detail the key abatement projects for the summer of 2019. According to DiCapua the district B&G staff is responsible for one to two larger scale projects every summer in addition to the “hundreds of smaller projects” they always manage.

He said at Garden City High School there was a large abatement project for the basement, including half of the crawlspace over the past two summers to complete the work.

A contractor was to come in on August 15 to finish reinstallation of the hot and cold water pipes in GCHS’ basement, which is an extensive pipe network.

“The other abatement project we did was the big asbestos abatement work in the basement of the Administration Building, where we took down walls and ceilings in our file room and storage room. That was completed (by August 10) and we had our contractor in there reconstructing the walls downstairs -- we will be installing new LED lighting in those areas once they are done, and we will also paint the walls and finish the flooring,” Mehr announced.

Mehr noted that some scaffoldings from the 1930’s were discovered in the basement of the Admin. Building, along with other tools and materials such as wooden ladders original to the building and now over 75 years old.

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Upcoming Schedule:

9/18/19: Bowling Club 9/19/19: Ladies Night Cocktails 9/21/19: Homecoming Booth (We have a table at the Homecoming Street Fair where you can meet the ladies and join the group.)

10/2/19: Newcomer’s Gathering 10/10/19: Craft Night 10/19/19: Halloween Spooktacular 12/7/19: Santa Brunch 2/7/20: Trivia Night 4/25/20: Amazing Race

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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.

The ladies of the Bowling Club at their year-end luncheon. They start their nine months season the third week of September. The next meeting is on Wednesday, September 18. Contact Ellen Diller (Diller05@aol.com) Carol Santangelo (santa060@yahoo.com) or Elizabeth Colantonio (mcdea@aol.com) for further details. The members of the Bowling Club truly have lifelong friendships. It is great way to meet new people and have a good time.

The Welcoming Club of Garden City is in search of sponsors for the 20192020 year! Your business has the opportunity to partner with the decades long tradition that is the Welcoming Club.

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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. Onsite babysitting available! 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. Playgroups are also scheduled during the day for your littles ones to have fun! 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 fall 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.

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.

Three authors to present readings at gallery Barnes Gallery and NextHome All Island will be holding a networking book launch on Saturday, September 14 at 7:00 pm at Barnes Gallery, 2 Nassau Blvd, Garden City South. The meeting of the Long Island Breakfast Club will introduce Valentina Janek, Nicholas Shatarah and Stephanie Larkin. All three authors will read excerpts from their book and be available for signings.

Valentina Janek, founder of the Long Island Breakfast Club and author of the book “In Love and Friendship,” adds to her résumé with her newest book: “From Fired to Freedom ~ How Life After the Big, Bad Boot Gave Me Wings.” This book is a compilation of inspirational, engaging, and even funny stories from people who have received the proverbial “pink slip” and come out

alive on the other side, better and brighter for it.

Nicholas Shatarah is a writer, poet from Long Island. “silent words” is Nicholas’ third installment, following his books “Today Tomorrow & Everyday” and “us.”

Stephanie Larkin, is author of “Write That Book!” Stephanie said “90% of people polled cite writing a book as a lifetime goal, yet very few

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The evening is complimentary and includes light refreshments, and psychic readings by Ginger, networking, raffles and live music by Doreen Firestone. All are welcome.

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.

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DAR Chapter honors Vietnam veterans at Traveling Wall

Leslie Dimmling, Louise Rider, Chapter Regent Carla Hall D’Ambra and Isabelle Smith of the Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter at their wreath laying ceremony at Eisenhower Park honoring Vietnam Veterans.

Vietnam Veterans pose in front of the Traveling Vietnam Wall replica, following the wreath laying ceremony honoring their fallen comrades.

Members of the Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, laid a wreath on August 31 to honor deceased Vietnam Veterans, at the traveling replica Vietnam Wall during its appearance in Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, New York. The Wall’s appearance was sponsored by Heroes Among Us, a volunteer organization which provides hope and assistance to veterans for their everyday needs.

Vietnam era soldiers who died during the conflict, and whose names are inscribed on the face of the monument. The soldier’s average age at their death was under 23 years old.

In laying the wreath, Chapter Regent Carla Hall D’Ambra sincerely thanked the Vietnam Veterans who were in attendance for their service and their sacrifice, and emotionally remarked that it was an honor to meet them.

(www.heroesamongus24.org) The Wall replica is 375 feet long and 7.5 feet high, and is a 3/4 scale model of the original Wall in Washington DC. Called “the Wall that Heals”, the traveling memorial has already visited more than 600 cities.

Members of the Colonel Aaron Chapter, in keeping with the DAR’s mission of support for our Veterans, visited the traveling wall to place a wreath there to honor the over 58,000

Members of the NSDAR are documented descendants of Revolutionary War Patriots. The national women’s service organization supports education, patriotism and historic preservation. The Garden City based Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter turns 90 years old this year. For information on becoming a member, contact Nancy at nancymettz@gmail. com

IN MEMORIAM Patricia Johnson Olvany

Patricia Johnson Olvany of Stuart, Florida, formerly of Garden City died peacefully on August 22, 2019 surrounded by family. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on August 27th at St. Joseph’s Church in Garden City Born in Rockville Centre, New York on October 26, 1926 Pat was raised in Valley Stream, New York prior to moving to Garden City in 1954. She and her late husband of 57 years, George lived in Garden City for 40 years and raised their seven children there.

Pat had a dynamic personality and joie de vivre which resulted in many life long friends. While in Garden City, she was an active participant in numerous local charities, including the American Cancer Society. Known for her keen ability to captivate an audience with her charm and wit, she was a frequent commentator at community fashion shows supporting many different fundraising efforts. After retiring to Stuart, Florida in 1993 with George, she continued cul-

tivating friendships with people across the country at her beloved Beachwalk community in Indian River Plantation.

A deeply spiritual women, Pat was an active member of St. Joseph’s Church in Garden City as well as St. Joseph’s Church in Stuart, Florida. She truly loved every day spent at the beach with her friends and family. Over the years, she was a member of several Long Island beach clubs but she cherished every day at Lawrence Beach Club where she was a member for over 40 years. She also loved to watch and play golf and was a former member at Cherry Valley Club in Garden City and the Ocean Club of Hutchison Island, Florida.

Pat graduated from the College of Mount Saint Vincent in Riverdale, NY and The Mary Louis Academy located in Jamaica Estates, Queens. As the loving wife of George and sister of Bill, both University of Notre Dame alumni, Pat was a life-long Notre Dame Football fan, frequently making the journey to South Bend, Indiana to see ND home

games with her family.

Pat is survived by her seven children, Patricia Hodson (Bob), Kathleen Olvany-Riordan (Bob), George (Tricia), John (Kendra), Annemarie OlvanyVierling, Stephen (Sharon), and Susan Merlini (Peter). She cherished her relationships with each and every one of her 20 grandchildren: Michael and Molly Hodson; Brian Riordan; George

and Patrick Olvany; Sean (Alexa), Connor (Marlies), Claire, and Kelly Olvany; Alexandra, Brendan, and Kevin Vierling; Kimberly, Kaitlyn, Kelsey, and Steven Olvany; and McNally, Kacey, Peter, and Emma Merlini.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Autism Speaks and the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS).

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51 From page 10 Replacement Parking for Merillon Avenue Station and Nassau Boulevard Bridge Work • Portions of the parking lot at Merillon Avenue Station continues to be utilized by the construction team • Replacement parking is provided north of Merillon Avenue Station, along Broadway, between County Courthouse Road and Herricks Road, on the south side of the street • In coordination with the Town of North Hempstead, parking restrictions will be lifted for the duration of these project activities • Once the bridge replacement is complete, the majority of the parking spaces will be returned to service Nassau 1 Interlocking • The project includes substantial improvements to the Nassau 1 Interlocking, where trains switch from track-to-track at junctions or crossings • Work, which includes overnight and weekend work, will feature: • LIRR crews working along the right-of-way to elevate the track bed to meet the new height that will come with the new Nassau Boulevard Bridge • LIRR work trains will deliver ballast; LIRR work trains and crews will tamp down the delivered ballast • During the overnight work, LIRR crews will be out in force and to maintain their safety, lights, flag personnel and other precautions will be deployed New Hyde Park Road Grade Crossing Elimination Project • Following the reopening of Covert Avenue in New Hyde Park, New Hyde Park Road will close so that crews can begin the grade crossing elimination.

The New Hyde Park Road grade crossing in New Hyde Park and Garden City is one of eight street-level crossings along the LIRR Main Line that will be eliminated.

• The New Hyde Park Road grade crossing is being reconstructed to feature a new, five-lane underpass with pedestrian sidewalks on the east and west sides of the underpass. There will also be a dedicated left-turn lane from southbound New Hyde Park Road to Clinch Avenue • This reconstructed grade crossing was designed in conjunction with the Village of New Hyde Park and the Village of Garden City and will enhance safety and provide for a quieter and more livable community along the railroad • This month you will begin to see crews preparing for this project element • Crews will drill soldier piles on the southwest side of New Hyde Park Road, in the grassy area just west of the active roadway • Sections of soldier piles are installed by vibratory hammers, in sequence, forming the wall for earth support • This activity is not anticipated

to require a lane reduction along New Hyde Park Road New Hyde Park Road Traffic Alteration • As a result of feedback from emergency service personnel and elected officials in New Hyde Park and Garden City, traffic along New Hyde Park Road, south of the tracks, will be modified • A barrier will be placed in the middle of New Hyde Park Road, at the intersection with Clinch Avenue • For vehicles traveling southbound on New Hyde Park Road, the new barrier will prevent left turns onto southbound Clinch Avenue • For vehicles traveling northbound on Clinch Avenue, the new barrier will prevent left turns onto southbound New Hyde Park Road • Signage will placed in and around the intersection to ensure driver safety Wall Construction • As part of 3TC’s commitment to the community, the installation of retaining and sound walls will improve the quality of life for residents living near and around the LIRR tracks • From New Hyde Park Road to Herricks Road along the right-of-way on the south side of the tracks: • Support of excavation work will begin, in advance of the construction of a retaining wall • Crews will also begin installation of a ground-mounted sound wall parallel to the retaining wall • From Nassau Boulevard to Herricks Road, specifically, crews will continue to install wall sections, on top of the existing retaining wall, along the north of the tracks LIRR Work along the Railroad Right-of-Way • In addition and complementary to 3TC’s activities, you may see or hear LIRR forces working along the railroad right-of-way. These activities may include: • Regular track inspection and maintenance; Rail tie replacement; Grade crossing elimination preparatory work • To avoid LIRR service interruptions during peak commuting hours, LIRR work along the railroad right-ofway may take place overnight and on weekends • For more information, visit the post in the Community News section of LIRRExpansion.com LIRR Station Access and Service Changes • For up-to-date service changes and/or changes to station access, please visit MTA.info/LIRR

PSEG Electrical Reliability Work

PSEG Long Island is scheduling to perform work in the area on Wednesday, Sept. 4, Thursday, Sept. 5 and Friday, Sept. 6. In order to ensure the safety of customers and work crews, it will be necessary to temporarily turn off

electric service. Outages are scheduled to take place between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and are expected to last approximately three hours. PSEG is making every effort to keep the outage time as short as possible and is notifying affected customers to make them aware of the work. Please contact PSEG at 1-800-490-0025 to find out if your house will be affected.

2019/20 Paving Schedule Update

The following is the curb, sidewalk and road improvements paving schedule for 2019/20: 1. Eleventh Street – Completed 2. Repairs to Merillon Avenue and Kensington Road – Completed 3. Rainbow Memorial - Completed 4. “Little” 7th St – Sidewalk replacement – Completed 5. Clinton Parking Field - Completed 6. Pine Street – In Progress 7. Parking Field 9E – Area south of Ninth Street 8. Parking Field 8 9. Meadow Street, Grove Street, Commander Avenue, Lindbergh Street – These roads are contingent on the completion of the water main replacement project scheduled for Meadow Street 10. Stewart Avenue – Sidewalk on the south side, from Clinton Road east to the Village line. This work is contingent on the PSEG transmission line project.

11. Nassau Boulevard railroad parking lot 12. Concrete work at the DPW Yard – Concrete the dump area, plow storage area and reconstruct employee parking lot (2019-20 Capital project)

St. Paul’s Update

CNY Group’s design and construction team has secured the St. Paul’s site with construction fencing and has begun monitoring and will begin stabilizing existing conditions in order to

minimize further damage of the building. In the coming months, the team will continue to carefully assess the building and the feasibility of a variety of community uses, abate the existing environmental hazards common to 100-plusyear-old structures left unprotected and then structurally stabilize the building.

Flag Raising Ceremony

The Town of Hempstead will host a flag raising ceremony on Monday, September 30, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Town of Hempstead Building, 1 Washington Street in Hempstead. The ceremony will commemorate the 150th anniversary of Alexander T. Stewart’s land purchase and 100th anniversary of Garden City’s Community Agreement.

All residents are welcome to attend.

9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

Chief Thomas Strysko and the Officers and Members of the Garden City Volunteer Fire Department would like to invite all Village residents to join the Department for its annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at the Village 9/11 Memorial located at the Village Green and Gazebo at the corner of Hilton and Stewart Avenues.

The remembrance service will be held Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 7:00 PM. All are welcome to attend.

The service pays tribute to the 23 Garden City residents that perished during the attack on the World Trade Center, the 343 members of the FDNY, 23 members of the NYPD and 37 members of the PAPD killed, as well as those who have died of 9/11-related illnesses.

September 6 Promenade Cancelled

Due to the unpredictability of the pending hurricane, the Garden City Chamber of Commerce is cancelling this Friday’s Promenade (Sept. 6).

THE OFFICE CAT From page 10 Multiple violations: On September 3rd a vehicle was stopped for passing a red light on Hilton Avenue at 11th Street. Upon investigation, the driver, a 40 year old Hempstead man, was arrested for driving with 12 license suspensions, passing a red traffic light, a Nassau County animal control warrant and a Hempstead Village traffic warrant.

Driver injured: Garden City Police responded to New Hyde Park Road where a vehicle struck a utility pole. The driver, an 82 year-old Mineola woman, suffered a chest injury and was trans-

ported by ambulance to a local hospital.

The pole was damaged causing some wires to hang low and others to fall to the ground. Traffic was detoured from the area until the pole was repaired.

Suspended license: On September 2nd an officer was assigned to a traffic enforcement detail in the vicinity of the Middle School when he stopped a vehicle on Cherry Valley Avenue for travelling 38 MPH in a 20 MPH school zone.

Upon investigation, the driver, a male 27 from Queens, was charged with driving five license suspensions, use of a portable electronic device while driving and excessive speed in a school zone.

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VILLAGE SPORTS Registration for Recreation Dance Conservatory Begins

The Garden City Recreation Department’s Dance Conservatory Program is pleased to announce the start of registration for its upcoming 2019-2020 season!

Director Felicia Menig, along with the rest of her staff, are excited to start off another fantastic year. The Dance Conservatory offers classes to Garden City residents ages 3½ years through adult which are non-performance based. Age is determined by the start date of the desired class. The schedule and fees for this year’s youth classes are as follows (all classes are 55 minutes long unless otherwise noted): Note: REGISTRATION BEGINS ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 AND IS BY MAIL OR ONLINE ONLY UNTIL SEPTEMBER 17. Participants MUST be the required age by the start of the program in order to register. To register for this program, please visit the Garden City Recreation and Parks’ Administrative Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. or if you have a password, you can register online at www.gcreconline. gardencityny.net. You may also download an application from our website at www.gardencityrecreation. org.

Each session costs $295 for 22 weeks of class. Classes will begin the week of September 23.

MONDAY: 1:15 Ballet/Jazz for 4–5-Year-Olds 2:30 Ballet/Jazz for 4–5-Year-Olds 4:00 Ballet/Hip Hop for K–1st Grades 5:00 Contemporary Dance for 2nd–3rd Grades 6:00 Ballet for 4th–5th Grades 7:00 Tap for Grades 6 and Up TUESDAY: 11:00 Creative Movement/Tap for 3½ to 5 Years 1:15 Ballet/Tap for 4–5-Year-Olds 4:00 Ballet/Tap for K–1 Grades 5:00 Hip Hop for 2nd–3rd Grades 6:00 Contemporary Dance for 4th–5th Grades 7:00 Jazz for Grades 6 and Up WEDNESDAY: 1:15 Creative Movement/Tap for 3½–5 Years 4:00 Ballet/Hip Hop for K–1st Grades 5:00 Jazz for 2nd–3rd Grades 6:00 Jazz for 4th–5th Grades 7:00 Hip Hop for Grades 6 and Up THURSDAY: 11:00 Creative Movement/Tap for 3½–5 Years 1:15 Ballet/Jazz for 4–5-Year-Olds 4:00 Ballet/Tap for K–1st Grades 5:00 Hip Hop for 2nd–3rd Grades 6:00 Tap for 4th–5th Grades 7:00 Ballet Technique for Grades 6 and Up FRIDAY: 1:15 Creative Movement/Tap for

3½–5-Year-Olds 2:30 Ballet/Tap for Sges 4–5 4:00 Ballet/Hip Hop for K-1st Grades 5:00 Tap for 2nd–3rd Grades 6:00 Hip Hop for 4th–5th Grades 7:00 Contemporary Dance for Grades 6 and Up SATURDAY: 10:00 Ballet/Hip Hop for K-1st Grades 11:00 Creative Movement for 3½–5 Years 1:00 Hip Hop for Middle School 3:00 Jazz for High School 4:00 Tap for Grades 6 and Up with Previous Experience

“Bricks 4 Kidz” Lego After School Program Begins

Garden City Recreation and Parks will offer two afterschool Lego programs beginning the week of September 25. Each hour long class is an engaging experience for your child with a new project each week. These six week programs will be held in St. Paul’s Center (108 Rockaway Avenue). The offerings are as follows: Wednesdays at 4 p.m. – Gadgets and Gizmos – This unit is all about doing something fun with what you’ve built! From a spinning top to a spin art model, kids will love playing with their creations.

Thursdays at 4 p.m. – Amusement Park Fun – Get your ticket to ride at Bricks 4 Kidz Amusement Park! Join us for a 6-week session where students will build a new ride each week? Learn how to make things that sin, roll, turn, and rock.

The fee for either of these programs is $135, checks only made payable to Bricks 4 Kidz. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

Exercise with Joy

Start your day with low impact exercise! Joy Cody has set a program with our senior and beginner population in mind!

Classes will take place on your choice of Tuesdays or Thursdays at 9 a.m. at the Senior Center. The one-hour class will run for 10 weeks at a cost of $60.

This program is open to any resident of the Inc. Village of Garden City.

Classes begin the week of September 17. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

Registration for Fall Children's Tennis

We are pleased to announce the start of registration for our fall Tennis Program for children at the Community Park Tennis Center. You may also walk in, or, if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline. gardencityny.net. Please note – our classes are not considered day care and can not be declared for tax exemption.

Classes will begin on Monday, September 23. All classes will run for

10 weeks.

Tots Ages 4-5 (not in kindergarten) and PeeWee - Ages 5(in kindergarten) to 7- Introduction to Tennis, emphasizing basic movement and striking skills in a fun game playing environment.

Novice - Ages 6 to 7 - Continued development of basic movement and striking skills on a full size court.

Serving and scorekeeping will be introduced. Past Tennis experience required.

Junior - Ages 8 to 11- Extension of Novice Level program. Continued emphasis on striking concepts, movement, and skills related to tennis play.

Junior Advanced - Ages 8 to 11For the more serious, more advanced students. These lessons are offered in 1 1/2 hr time slots. Experience required.

Senior - Ages 12 and older Extension of Junior Program, continued emphasis on fundamentals and skills related to tennis play.

Senior Advanced - Ages 12 and older - For the more serious, more advanced student.

These lessons are offered in 1 1/2 hour time slots.

Experience required.

Class offerings are as follows: TOTS - AGES 4 TO 5 (PRESCHOOL) Price - $190 Monday 3:30 – 4:30pm TOTSM3 Monday 4:30 – 5:25 pm TOTSM4 Tuesday 3:30 – 4:25 pm TOTST Thursday 3:30 – 4:25 pm TOTSTH PEE WEE (5 Years Old and in Kindergarten to 7 Years), Beginners Price - $190 Monday 3:30 – 4:25 pm PWM3 Tuesday 3:30 – 4:25 pm PWT3 Wednesday 3:30 – 4:25 pm PWW3 Wednesday 4:30 – 5:25 pm PWW4 Thursday 3:30 – 4:25 pm PWTH3 Thursday 4:30 – 5:25 pm PWTH4 Friday 3:30 – 4:25 pm PWF Saturday 11:00- 11:50 a.m. PWS11 NOVICE - AGES 6 TO 7, With Tennis Experience Price - $260 Monday 3:30 – 4:25 pm NVM3 Monday 4:30 – 5:25 pm NVM4 Tuesday 3:30 – 4:30 pm NVM3 Tuesday 4:30 – 5:25 pm NVT4 Wednesday 4:30 – 5:25 pm NVW4 Wednesday 5:30 – 6:25 pm NVW5 Thursday 3:30 – 4:25 pm NVTH3 Thursday 4:30 – 5:25 pm NVTH4 Friday 3:30 – 4:25 pm NVF3 Friday 4:30 – 5:25 pm NVF4 JUNIOR - AGES 8 TO 11, Beginners Price - $290 Monday 4:30 – 5:25 pm JRM4 Tuesday 4:30 – 5:25 pm JRT4 Wednesday 3:30 – 4:25 pm JRW3 Wednesday 4:30 – 5:25 pm JRW4 Thursday 4:30 – 5:25 pm JRTH4 Thursday 5:30 – 6:25 pm JRTH5 Friday 3:30 – 4:25 pm JRF3 Friday 4:30 – 5:25 pm JRF4 Saturday 1:00 – 2:00 pm JRS1 JUNIOR ADVANCED - AGES 8 – 11, With Tennis Experience

Price - $390 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

5:30 – 6:55 pm 5:30 – 6:55 pm 5:30 – 6:55 pm 5:30 – 6:55 pm 5:30 – 6:55 pm

JRADM JRADT JRADW JRADTH JRADF

SENIOR - AGES 12 AND UP, Beginners Price - $290 Tuesday 4:30 – 5:25 pm SRT Thursday 5:30 – 6:25 pm SRTH Friday 4:30 – 5:25 pm SRF Saturday 12:00 – 12:55 pm SRS SENIOR/ADVANCED - AGES 12 AND UP, With Tennis Experience Price - $390 Monday 5:30 – 6:55 pm SRADM Tuesday 5:30 – 6:55 pm SRADT Wednesday 5:30 – 6:55 pm SRADW Friday 5:30 – 6:55 pm SRADF

Registration for Fall Roller Hockey

The Garden City Recreation & Parks Department will once again offer various roller hockey programs this fall for both youth & adults who reside in the INC. Village of Garden City. Whether you played in the past or looking to get involved, there is no better time to sign up and experience all the fun. All programs take place at Community Park’s roller rink.

Each participant is required to wear full equipment at all times. This includes hockey helmet with a cage, hockey gloves, shin pads, elbow pads, roller blades, hockey stick, long pants, and a protective cup.

Please pay careful attention to the program descriptions below as out offerings are slightly different than in the past. The programs we will offer are as follows: PEE WEE BEGINNER CLINIC: (Open to Kindergarten & 1st Grade) No experience is required in hockey or roller skating. This hour long clinic will introduce the sport of roller hockey and all the basic fundamentals in a fun & safe environment. The program will take place Monday afternoons at 3:45 p.m. beginning September 9 at a cost of $105.

SQUIRTS BEGINNER CLINIC: (Open to Kindergarten & 1st Clinic) This beginner program will continue to develop our young players through drills and scrimmages. This hour long program will take place Monday afternoons at 5:00 p.m. beginning September 9 at a cost of $105.

2nd and 3rd GRADE MITES DIVISION: Games will take place on Friday afternoons with either a 4:00 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. game time depending on your child’s team schedule. Season begins on September 13 at a cost of $105.

4th, & 5th & 6th GRADE JUNIOR DIVISION: Games will take place on Monday evenings with either a 6:15 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. game time depending on your child’s team schedule. Season begins on September 9 at a cost of $105.

7th, 8th, & 9th GRADE BANTAM DIVISION: Games will take place on Fridays at 6:45 p.m. Games are in “pick up” format. This program will begin on September 13 at a cost of $90.

10th, 11th, & 12th GRADE SENIOR DIVISION: Games will take place on Fridays at 8:00 p.m. Games are in “pick up” format. This program will begin on September 13 at a cost of $90.

ADULT DIVISION FOR 30 & OVER: Games will take place on Fridays at 9:15 p.m. Games are in “pick up” format. This program will begin on September 13 at a cost of $90.

To register for this program, please visit the Garden City Recreation and Parks’ Administrative Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. or if you have a password, you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net. You may also download an application from our website at www. gardencityrecreation.org.

If you have any questions, you can email Andrew Karen at akaren@gardencityny.net or call the Recreation and Parks Office at 465-4075.

Chi Kung Exercise and Medication Class Now Registering

Please join Andrea Albergo for chi kung, which is considered a beautiful, peaceful path for body, mind and spirit. Andrea will show how to create a peaceful body by combining movement, breathing and meditation. This

class is geared for seniors or the beginner adult.

The eight-week session will begin Thursday, September 12 and will be held at 1 p.m. at Garden City’s Senior Center. The price for the session is $64.

To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 10 Rockaway Avenue.

Adult Pastel Art Class Registration

The Recreation and Parks Department will again offer an adult pastel class taught by Arleen Ruth Urban. This class is open to adult residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. Our classes will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. each Friday in Cluett Hall at St. Paul’s starting on September 13. The cost of the 10-week program will be $140 (Supplies are bought on your own- a supply list will be handed out at the first class).

This program will teach the beginner as well as advanced student the art of painting portraits and landscapes/ still-life in pastels from photographs.

Students will be given the option of dividing each three-hour session between portrait or landscape, or they may concentrate solely on the subject of their choice.

To register for this program, please visit the Garden City Recreation and Parks’ Administrative Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. or if you have a password, you can register online at www. gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

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GCAA Intramural Basketball online registration now open GCAA is proud to announce that intramural basketball online registration for the 2019-2020 season is now available at www.gc-aa.com (click basketball, click registration button on home page.) Please register early to lock in the rates of $75 for the K/1st grade clinics and $115 for intramural games (2nd-8th grades.) Late fees of $25 will apply after October 31st.

The GCAA intramural basketball season starts on Saturday, December 7th and runs thru early March. The season concludes with Championship Saturday on March 7th, 2020. GCAA intramural basketball expects over 800 participants (boys + girls) and at least 64 teams again this year, and is held on Saturdays at St. Paul’s. GCAA rosters, schedules, standings, and clinics are easy to follow via the GCAA website (www.gc-aa.com.)

Feel free to reach out to any of the GCAA dedicated volunteers below:

Directors:

Nate Coelen (natecoelen@hotmail. com) George Liberopoulos (gliberopoulos@ yahoo.com)

Grade Coordinators:

Nate Coelen (natecoelen@hotmail. com) - Kindergarten Boys & Girls Clinic Mike Hansman (mhansman@nadcw. com) - 1st Grade Boys and Girls Clinic Tom Ryan (Thomasjryan@optonline. net) & Matt Garry (matthew@ ripplepools.com) - 2nd Grade Boys Ted Gray (teddygray_99@yahoo. com) - 3rd Grade Boys Andy Kraus (andy.kraus68@gmail. com) - 4th Grade Boys

Bill O’Donohue (hour4boys@yahoo. com) - 5th Grade Boys Andy Kraus (andy.kraus68@gmail. com) - 6th Grade Boys Scott Paskewitz (scottpask5@ hotmail.com) & George Liberopoulos (gliberopoulos@yahoo.com) - 7th/8th Grade Boys Mike Hansman (mhansman@nadcw. com) - 2nd/3rd Grade Girls James Perisa (james@ horizoninsulation.net) - 4th/5th/6th Grade Girls George Liberopoulos (gliberopoulos@ yahoo.com) - 7th/8th Grade Girls

Anticipated Schedule

The anticipated schedule for the 2019-2020 season (Saturdays beginning December 7th) is as follows: 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. (Kindergarten & 1st Grade Clinics, Boys and Girls) 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. (2nd Grade Boys Games) 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. (2nd/3rd Grade Girls Games) 11:00 - 12:00 p.m. (3rd Grade Boys Games) 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. (4th Grade Boys Games) 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. (5th Grade Boys Games) 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. (4th/5th/6th Grade Girls Games) 4:30 - 6:00 p.m (6th Grade Boys Games) 7th/8th Grade Boys Games time varies (Saturday afternoons & Friday nights) 7th/8th Grade Girls Games time varies (Saturday afternoons & Friday nights)

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Christopher Crafa Memorial Swim Meet

Both teams came together to celebrate the end of season alongside the memory of Chris

The Crafa family

Since 2014, Garden City A and B teams have held the Blue and White Meet as a way to celebrate the end of the summer swim seasons. This year, the meet was renamed to the Christopher Crafa Memorial Blue and White Meet.

Chris Crafa, a lifelong swimmer of Garden City, passed away at the age of 20 earlier this year. He and his triplet broth-

Lauren, Caroline, and Caity all swam with Chris on the “A” team, and Coach Andrew had the privilege of coaching Chris and his brothers during their last two summers on the team in 2013 and 2014. It goes without saying that Chris and his family have been an integral part of the swim team family.

Throughout his life, Chris was a kind, compassionate, and sincere young man.

ers, John and Thomas, were members of the “A” team from from ages 6-16. Chris also swam for GC High School and Catholic University. His older brother, James, swam on and coached the “A” team for a number of years, and his mother volunteered to work the table at our meets for as long as her boys were on the team. Coaches Caitlin,

He also demonstrated unparalleled passion for and dedication to his swimming career. This year at the Christopher Crafa Memorial Blue and White Meet, we not only celebrated the end of the season, but we will also celebrate Christopher, his enthusiasm and love of the sport, and the profound impact he made on all those who knew and loved him.

The teams getting ready and given a pep talk by coaches

Coaches, left to right: Lauren Oleksiw, Andrew Salecker, Caitlin Powderly and Matt Giordano speaking to the parents and kids before the meet began

Coaches Caitlin & Lauren cheering their team on!

The Doctors of Distinction Golf Invitational will be held on Tuesday, September 10 at the Meadow Brook Club in Jericho.

10:30 a.m. Brunch 12:30 p.m. Shotgun. BBQ grilled lunch will be available on the course 5:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception and Awards Ceremony.

Proceeds from the event will go to the American Cancer Society.

The honoree of the event will be Dr. Bhoomi Mehrotra, Director of Oncology, Director of the Cancer Institute at St. Francis Hospital.

Dr. Bhoomi Mehrotra is the founding Director of the Cancer Institute at St. Francis hospital and the Chair of Cancer Services for the Catholic Health Services of Long Island. Before coming to St. Francis, Dr. Mehrotra was the Associate Chief of Oncology at North Shore LIJ Department of Medicine. Dr. Mehrotra received his medical degree at the

University of Delhi. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at LIJ and a fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at the Cancer Research Institute, University of California, San Francisco. He has practiced in Long Island for 25 years and has presented his clinical research at major national Oncology and Hematology conferences.

He has been recognized by Castle Connolly as one of the “Best Doctors” in the New York Metro area for the last several years. He is a resident of Woodbury where he lives with his wife, Deepti and his two adult children, Devi and Arjun.

To play in the event or to attend the cocktail reception please email crystal. delaparra@cancer.org or call 631-300-3454.

Foursome: includes cart and caddy, player gift, breakfast, lunch and cocktail reception - $5,000.

Individual golfer: $1,250 Cocktail reception only: $150.

Sponsorships are available.

Wings ice hockey season starts September 9 Sharpen your skates, tape up your sticks, and get your gear ready because Ice Hockey starts Monday, September 9th at 8:15 p.m. in Port Washington. This will be the Wings’ 47th season of play in the HSHL of Nassau County. The Wings anticipate the upcoming season to be exciting and fun in the tradition of Wings hockey. All students residing in the Garden City School district, grades 9 through 12, are eligible to play for the Wings.

The first practice is this Monday for

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TOPSoccer Challenger Division Spring 2019

Starts Saturday September 7th 11:30am - 1pm Tullamore Park, Garden City

Pre-K thru 12th Grade GC Residents and Non GC Residents Welcome Uniform Shirt & Soccer Balls Provided Cleats and Soccer Shorts Recommended Players Must Wear Shin Guards

Volunteers Needed - Middle School and High School Age No Soccer Experience Necessary Questions: Contact Andy Garger at ajgarger@verizon.net or 516-775-8058 Check Out Our Program http://www.gccentennialsoccer.org/

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Register now for GCAA Travel Basketball tryouts

On September 28, The Andy Foundation will be building an inclusive playground at Pal-O-Mine, a not for profit equine assisted therapy center in Islandia.

To help with the funding of this tremendous effort, we are offering several levels of corporate and personal sponsorships: Platinum ($10,000); Gold ($5,000); Silver ($2,500) and Bronze ($1,000). Many thanks to the following sponsors:

PLATINUM SPONSOR AMY & NEIL MCGOLDRICK GOLD SPONSOR CHRIS & GREG BURKE, LANE OFFICE SILVER SPONSOR DAN DONNELLY BARBARA & TOM SULLIVAN JEREMY COTTY, HOMECRAFT CONTRACTING BRONZE SPONSOR REGINA IMPERIO LIAM, FRANK, CAILEIGH & KIERAN MCGOLDRICK DEB & BOB HUSSEY MORE SPONSORS ARE NEEDED! To become a sponsor of this very special venture, please mail your check to The Andy Foundation, PO Box 7512, Garden City, NY 11530; call 375-2631 or contact us at theandyfoundation@gmail.org.

The Andy Foundation is a By Kids For Kids 501(c)3 not for profit foundation dedicated to helping children less fortunate than most. For more information find us on Facebook or go to theandyfoundation.org

GCAA will be hosting tryouts for Travel Basketball during the weeks of September 16 and September 23. The teams will play in the highly competitive Island Garden Super League. In order to be eligible for tryouts, all players must pre-register for the tryout via email to gliberopoulos@ yahoo.com and bring a check for $415 payable to “GCAA” to the try out (along with a completed travel basketball application which can be downloaded from the gc-aa. com website, located under “Forms”).

Please note there is an additional charge of $50 for all players that require a new uniform (ALL 3rd grade boys will need a new uniform this year).

The Island Garden Super League season includes an 18-game schedule (plus playoffs) starting in late November 2019 and running thru March 2020. Travel Teams will also practice 1-2 times per week. Please note that the travel program is not an introductory program as our teams will play against the best basketball teams in our region. GCAA Travel does its best to work around Middle School/CYO conflicts during the basketball season and ensures that there are no scheduling conflicts between travel/intramural games.

GCAA aims to create two or three teams per grade subject to adequate demand and available coaching. For girls in 4th–8th grades, we will consider starting the travel season in January 2020 in order to avoid CYO conflicts if there is an interest in doing so.

The $415 Travel Fee due at the time of tryouts includes participation in the GCAA intramural program. Boys 6th grade and under and girls 5th grade and

under are required to play intramurals if they make a travel team. Boys 7th grade and older and girls 6th grade and older are strongly encouraged to participate in the intramural program although there is no requirement to do so, even if they make a travel team.

Please pre-register for travel tryouts by sending an email to gliberopoulos@yahoo. com and include age/grade/birth date of the player when you send the email).

The dates and times of the tryouts are as follows (but you must pre-register via email beforehand): 3rd Grade Boys - Tuesday, September 24th from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.at St Paul’s 4th Grade Boys - Thursday, September 19th from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.at St Paul’s 5th Grade Boys - Tuesday, September 17th from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.at St Paul’s 6th Grade Boys - Monday, September 23rd from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.at St Paul’s 7th Grade Boys - Monday, September 23rd from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.at St Paul’s 8th Grade Boys - Thursday, September 26th from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.at St Paul’s 4th Grade Girls - Monday, September 16th from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.at St Paul’s 5th Grade Girls - Monday, September 16th from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.at St Paul’s 6th Grade Girls - Monday, September 16th from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.at St Paul’s 7th Grade Girls - Monday, September 16th from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.at St Paul’s 8th Grade Girls - Monday, September 16th from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.at St Paul’s Thank You for your continued support of GCAA Basketball.

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SD #18. MLS# 3135170. $899,000.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3121897. $849,000.

Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3145507. $980,000

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3150374. $1,049,000.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3139776. $1,099,000.

Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3158141. $1,099,000.

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Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3137482. $1,199,000.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3-bath.

SD #18 MLS# 3132838. $1,249,000

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3.55-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3112526. $1,599,000.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3126653. $1,499,000.

Garden City, NY 7-bedrooms, 5.55-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3132566. $2,400,000.

Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 4.55-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3099670. $2,950,000.

Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 4.55-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3147916. $3,299,000.

Garden City, NY 7-bedroom, 6.5-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3138429. $3,750,000.

Garden City, NY 8-bedroom, 7.55-baths.

SD #18. MLS# 3110238. $3,950,000.

Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 4.55-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3113870. $4,175,000.

Claudia Galvin Manager

Christine Cudahy Assistant Manager

Arthur Anderson

Rene Blair

Annmarie Bommarito

Jessica Brantuk

Laura Carroll

Ann Collins

Chelsea Costello

Patricia Costello

Patricia Dickson

Marilyn Frey

Mary Lo Galbo

Kathy Lucchesi

Susan MacDonald

Brigid Marmorowski

Athena Menoudakos

Matthew Minardi

Linda Mulrooney

Eileen O’Hara

Alexandra Parisi

Diane Piscopo

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Out of Town Listings Garden City, NY 6-bedrooms, 6.55-baths.

SD #18. MLS# 3127294. $4,995,000.

Mineola, NY 1-bedroom, 1-bath.

SD# 10. MLS# 3153962. $299,000.

Hempstead, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath.

SD #1. MLS# 3142537. $525,000.

W. Hempstead, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath.

SD #27. MLS# 3138163. $569,000.

New Hyde Park, NY 4-bedroom, 1-bath.

SD #16. MLS# 3143010. $599,000.

Hempstead, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath.

SD #1. MLS# 3115730. $618,000.

Oceanside, NY 4-bedroom, 2-bath.

SD #11. MLS# 3118218. $638,000.

Stewart Manor, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath.

SD #16. MLS# 3142646. $679,000.

Rockville Centre, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath.

SD #21. MLS# 3125759. $699,000.

Mineola, NY 4-bedroom, 1.55-bath.

SD #10. MLS# 3146472. $749,000.

Floral Park, NY 5-bedroom, 3-bath.

SD #22. MLS# 3143759. $779,500.

Floral Park, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath.

SD #26. MLS# 3153138. $829,000.

Rockville Centre, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath.

SD #21. MLS# 3124613. $849,000.

Malverne, NY 5-bedroom, 3-bath.

SD #12. MLS# 3138117. $998,000.

Wyndham Resale Office

Rentals

Patricia Costello, Patricia Dickson, Alfred Kohart, Mary Krener and Linda Mulrooney

Southampton, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath.

SD #6. MLS# 3068772. $1,595,000.

111 Cherry Valley Ave, Unit 612W Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3153053. $4,200./mo.

Hempstead, NY 2-bedrooms, 2.5-baths.

SD #1. MLS# 3140716. $3,800/mo.

Garden City and Wyndham Resale Office 102 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY 516.248.6655 100 Hilton Ave, Unit M7 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3133383. $5,300/mo.

Susan Gillin

Brian Pryke

Lauren Grima

111 Cherry Valley Ave, Unit M-21 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3067051. $950,000.

Daureen Hausser

Lynn Puccio

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Cecile Raoult

Fortune Heaney

111 Cherry Valley Ave, Unit 402 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3096567. $999,000.

Lisa Heaney

Kathleen Roberts

Kathleen Higdon

Julia Mastromauro Rosado

111 Cherry Valley Ave, Unit 803 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3137984. $1,249,000.

Alfred Kohart

Joseph Scianablo

Mary Krener

Jennifer Sullivan

Robert J. Krener

Cheryl Trimboli

Meredith Krug

Scott Wallace

Michele LaRocca

Maureen Walsh Lagarde

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