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Board allocates $1.25 million for emergency fire house repairs

PLAYOFF WIN

BY RIKKI MASSAND

The Garden City High School Girls Varsity Soccer team beat Mineola with a decisive 7-2 win in playoffs on October 23rd. See page 64.

“Cocktails for a Cause” raises funds for Mollie’s Fund On Friday evening, October 22, the Garden City Real Estate Professionals Foundation (“GCRE”) hosted its annual fundraising Gala, Cocktails for a Cause at the Garden City Country Club. With over 200 guests in attendance, a check in the amount of $140,000 was presented to Jack and Maggie Biggane, the founders of Mollie’s Fund, the founda-

tion named in memory of their daughter Molly Biggane, who passed away after battling skin cancer at the young age of 20.

For over twenty years, Mollie’s Fund has been at the forefront of melanoma awareness and making a difference in melanoma education partnering with esteemed healthcare providers and medical institutions to educate all ages on the impor-

At its meeting on Thursday October 21st, the Garden City Board of Trustees voted to allocate $1.25 million for emergency repairs to Fire Station No. 2, located on Stewart Avenue and Edgemere Road.

At the meeting, Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi explained his request for a number of last-minute agenda items pertaining the fire station. The chief action taken by the board was to declare an emergency due to the deterioration of the building and then to allocate $1.25 million to fund repairs. The amount to be bonded will be $1.5 million.

During the Board’s October 7th meeting the trustees discussed a dispute between the Village and a consulting architectural firm, PKAD, which had been retained to examine the fire station. The dispute is over the scope and completion of work done there.

At the Board’s October 21st meeting, Village Administrator Suozzi reviewed about two years of discussions about redesigning the firehouse, and how Mayor Cosmo Veneziale formed the village’s Fire Safety Committee once he took office.

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GCHS football coach receives warning letter

tance of sun safety, provide free skin cancer screenings and connect patients to the latest treatment innovations and compassionate support.

Joseph A. Farkas, founding trustee and president of GCRE, stated in his opening remarks of the evening that “Garden City shines brightest when its residents come together to sup-

It was just a warning this time for the head coach of the Trojans varsity football team. The letter that coach, David Ettinger, received was from the Nassau County BOCES Section VIII (athletics office) explaining that he had violated the “lopsided score’s policy.”

The letter came after the Trojans beat the MacArthur High School Generals, last Saturday, 49-6, in a battle for first place in conference II. The current Nassau County rule mandates that the coach of a

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A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER

Punishing success

Last week officials in the New York State Public High School Activities Association, which governs high school sports, gave an official warning to Garden City High School football coach Dave Ettinger after the Trojans beat MacArthur 49-6 in Saturday’s game.

According to the officials, Ettinger violated a policy designed to discourage lopsided scores in games, and they say he could have done more to discourage the rout. A future infraction could result in Ettinger being suspended for a game.

It should be noted that the MacArthur team is excellent this year, and this was its first loss of the season.

The Trojans are doing extremely well this year, having scored 313 points

versus 20 points to their opponents.

While it makes sense to have “mercy rule” for sports for young children, it doesn’t seem fair to punish a coach and his team for success. The players are nearly adults, not young children who need to have their feelings protected. If they win, it’s because they worked hard.

Now, if a team is clearly better than all of the others in its conference, year after year, perhaps it should be playing against tougher opponents in a different conference.

The Section VIII officials should consider periodically shuffling which teams are in each conference to make for more even matches.

But punishing success doesn’t make any sense to us.

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To the Editor: At the October 21st Board meeting, I asked Village Counsel to explain the law (Sec 68-5 Fees, Building Code} that he claims requires residents to pay a costly Legalization Fee for work done without a permit. He responded by saying it was a Building Department Policy. However, the law (Sec.68-5 Fees) provides that fees must be authorized by law. If this fee is not authorized by law, it cannot be authorized by policy.

The only way residents will know whether these fees were legally charged is for the Board to hire a Special Counsel to investigate the facts and give a legal opinion to the Board. Village Counsel can’t investigate himself. That obviously is an inherent conflict. Moreover, Village Counsel has already rendered his legal opinion.

We have an apt precedent for hiring Special Counsel where Village Counsel’s interpretation of the law was at issue.

Gerry Kelly, a handicapped resident, applied for handicap parking spaces on 7th street. The Daughney Board, based on Village Counsel’s interpretation of the American Disabilities Act, denied his application. Gerry Kelly sued the Village in Federal Court to vindicate his rights under the Act. The Board then hired Special Counsel who quickly settled the case before trial. Gerry Kelly’s application was granted. The Village paid over $100,000 for Special Counsel and Village Counsel fees.

If that Board could hire Special Counsel to defend itself against Gerry Kelly’s law suit, this Board should hire Special Counsel to determine whether residents were legally charged fees.

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To the Editor: My name is Katie Roland and I grew up in Garden City. I struggled as many kids did in high school with bullying, but I overall felt safe, included, and welcome in this town. That is why I brought my husband and two children

back here. I want my children to feel safe, included, and welcome where they live. I also want this for their peers and our neighbors.

Recently, a group of individuals has been very vocal about what they believe to be inappropriate teachings in our school. It has centered around the cultural, diversity, equity, and inclusion lessons; books; and training for teachers that have been incorporated into the curriculum statewide. They are working hard to have this content removed from our schools. While I personally believe that these lessons are essential in preparing my children to be successful as they go out into the world, right now I’m more concerned about our neighbors and their children.

These actions by a few are hurting our neighbors of color as well as our neighbors who identify as GLBTQ+. I can’t, of course, speak to everyone’s experience, but I can tell you the heartbreak I’m seeing amongst many. They have expressed hurt, anger, outrage, and sadness because people are trying to remove the exact things that finally made them seen and heard in the school and the community. What hit home the hardest for me though, was when they said they were feeling unwelcome.

I can’t imagine feeling unwelcome in the place where I live and raise my children.

My experience within our community leads me to believe the following: • The majority here are welcoming.

We love our neighbors, we embrace their experience and their history, and we want our children to embrace them and see them for who they are.

• It is really hard to see and learn some of the things that have happened to the ancestors of the people we love, AND to learn about what some of our ancestors have done in a different light.

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BY RIKKI MASSAND Five months before the start of budget deliberations, Village Treasurer Irene Woo presented the Garden City Board of Trustees with a detailed look at the Village of Garden City’s municipal financial picture during the Board’s October 21st meeting.

Woo told the trustees and audience about the village’s spending and adherence to its budget. She said Garden City has received $2.7 million attributed to the village’s Department of Building fees, in particular due to two large construction projects. About $1.9 million in Building permit fees was linked to “the accelerated and unplanned progress for 1111 Franklin Avenue” (the building that formerly housed Sears) according to Woo. She added that Garden City also received more fee revenues than were originally anticipated for the 555 Stewart Avenue apartment complex which was originally approved by the village in 2018. Due to the change in scope, and site plan, the municipal permitting fees the village received about $400,000 more than anticipated.

“Overall for the 2020-2021 fiscal year revenues were favorable to the budget by about $432,000. This came as a result of several favorable variances that

totaled close to $4 million. In addition to fees the Village received FEMA reimbursements for the year due to Tropical Storm Isaias (August 2020) and due to COVID-19 emergency funding -- those recorded receivables account to about $1.3 million. So (the $1.3 million and the $2.7 million in Department of Building fees account for the favorable revenues for 2020-2021,” Village Treasurer Woo explained.

With the business district paving project deferred last year due to the pandemic, the village’s budget for the Department of Public Works’ costs was higher -- by about $2.9 million in total.

“It was anticipated that had the district paving project gone through in 20202021 the village would have received about $1.9 million in reimbursement.

Additionally there was less road paving done, and instead more projects for the paving of village parking lots. As a result of that Garden City was not eligible for the CHIPS (Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program) funding with reimbursements offered by New York State (and issued by the Office of the Comptroller, or OSC). Routinely the state aid is received by municipalities with CHIPS-eligible road paving work….Additionally the Village received about $355,000 less in sidewalk repaving/repair reimburse-

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ments received from Garden City residents. Overall the unfavorable variances of about $3.6 million for the 2020-2021 budget reduced the favorability of the $4 million in revenue so overall, in the General Fund, the village was favorable by about $432,000,” Woo reported to the board last week.

Village Administrator Ralph V. Suozzi added in a few details of the shortfall in the road paving and CHIPS funding from New York State as a revenue item. The State Department of Transportation (NYS DOT) provided information that will be part of Garden City’s following up on the potential for CHIPS reimbursement: “While the village started on its road paving program, the program does not include the village parking fields.

During the early part of the ‘Roads program’ staff did the parking fields (in 2020/2021) which are not eligible for the CHIPS funds. Our engineer did check with the Department of Transportation (DOT) and those CHIPS funds do roll over, so with the road paving project and work we’re finishing right now we will be able to apply for those funds,” he said.

The Village of Garden City’s General Fund also saw a dip in the village’s expenditures in FY 2020-2021 due to the pandemic. Treasurer Woo noted that

across village departments there was less spending as less activity took place in-person, from events and programs to larger municipal activities. The Village also experienced more job openings that were left vacant for longer as the hiring process was slowed down. Woo explained that fewer salaries and benefits to be paid out by Garden City as an employer. In addition, there were fewer expenses because of a reduction in judgements and claims and associated legal fees during the pandemic. The village’s budget also had an unused sum in Contingency.

Garden City’s enterprise funds also had fewer expenses for the prior fiscal year. The Garden City Pool enterprise fund covers costs of the facility.

Woo offered the Board perspective, considering the many limitations the last two summers have presented due to the pandemic and the ensuing health mandates from New York State.

The summer of 2020, being the start of village FY 2020-2021, was the first summer of “COVID” with the pool not able to open until mid-July, and with the limitations the reservation-only access created. The state’s regulations governed the limitations Garden City Recreation & Parks had to abide by.

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Halloween for all ages at the Cathedral Many Garden City residents have come to love the Cathedral’s annual celebration of Halloween which includes tales of the Stewart grave robbery and spooky tours to the Cathedral Crypt. Due to construction in the cathedral undercroft this year, tours below ground are not possible. But fear not! The Cathedral will be keeping All Hallows Eve all morning long and all are welcome!

As October 31st falls on a Sunday this year, all morning services on Halloween will incorporate suitably eerie music, scripture readings including the story of the Witch of Endor and other surprises for all ages.

Costumes are encouraged at the Cathedral for Kids Mass at 9:15 am after which treats will be available for all in the Mercer School gallery.

All Hallows Eve begins a three day cel-

Celebrate Halloween at the Cathedral this year.

ebration culminating with the feasts of All Saint’s and All Soul’s.

This ancient liturgical season is known as All Hallowtide. It is a time in which saints and loved ones are remembered in prayer, song and sacraments. Come celebrate the connection between life and death in the shadow of the cross and the light of the resurrection. The Cathedral welcomes everyone of all religious traditions to join the congregation in worship. Wherever you and your family are on your spiritual journey, this is a place for you.

Services on Halloween morning are at 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m. and |11:15 a.m.

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On Sunday, October 20, 2020, Catholics around the world received their newest “Blessed” when a 15-year-old teen, the Servant of God, Blessed Carlo Acutis, was formally beatified.

Carlo Acutis was born in 1991 in London, although Milan was the family home. While his family were not particularly religious, Carlo evidenced personal devotion at an early age. He developed a deep appreciation for the Eucharist, attending Mass faithfully and receiving Communion daily. He made it his practice to spend time in silent meditation before or after Mass. He also had a personal devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Like many a teenager, Carlo had his dreams and ambitions. He had a strategy: “To always be close to Jesus,” he told his friends, “That’s my plan.”

To all who knew him, he was a normal, well-balanced teenager. He had an engaging and outgoing personality, with sincere concern for others. At school, he paid special attention to classmates who were disabled and defended them against bullies. He was not afraid to speak out or act in the name of truth and charity.

Carlo attended a Jesuit high school in Milan, and there he developed his passion for computers, technology, and the Internet. He recognized the potential of the Internet and developed a website: Eucharistic Miracles of the World. He started the project when he was 11 years old.

The Eucharist was his “highway to heaven,” and the Scriptures were his “compass.” He is remembered saying, “All people are born as originals, but many die as photographs.” He was determined not to become a photograph.

Carlo contracted leukemia and died on October 12, 2006. He was buried in Assisi, the home of his beloved Francis, as he himself had requested.

Through the efforts of the St. Joseph-Bishop Baldwin Council of the Knights of Columbus, an exhibit that details the life and investigations of Carlo Acutis, particularly the database of Eucharistic miracles that he developed, will be on display in St. Joseph Parish gymnasium on Saturday, November 13 from 3–7:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 14 from 8:00 a.m–7:00 p.m. This is the first time this work will be exhibited in Nassau County. All, especially teens, are welcome.

CPOA seeks candidates for Village Board The Nominating Committee of the Central Property Owners’ Association (CPOA) of Garden City is seeking candidates for the position of Village Trustee. The term of office for Village Trustee will be for two years beginning in April 2022.

Any resident from the Central Section of the Village who is interested in being considered for the Village Trustee position is requested to email the Chairperson of the CPOA Nominating Committee, Patty Siler, at pjst2@yahoo.com for an application form. The deadline for the return of a completed application form is Friday, November 5, 2021.

All applicants will be interviewed by the Nominating Committee after the deadline and the Committee will recommend a candidate for the position of Village Trustee. The announcement of the Committee’s Nominee for the position will be mailed to all Central Section residents in advance of the Resident Elector meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 18, 2022.

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Loan Term 30-year fixed 15-year fixed 5/1 ARM 30 year Jumbo

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Date: 10/21/2021 Sold Price: $1,149,000 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1 half bath Style: Split Level Lot Size: .19 acres Total taxes: $20,862 MLS number: 3323984 The Seller’s Team: Athena Menoudakos, Compass Greater NY The Buyer’s Team: Athena Menoudakos, Compass Greater NY

Long Island Sales Data From One Key MLS Nassau County Median Sale Price Month Current Year Prior Year Sep-2021 $665,000 $589,000 Aug-2021 $670,000 $593,597 July-2021 $670,000 $550,000 June-2021 $645,000 $555,000 May-2021 $635,000 $585,000 Apr-2021 $630,000 $556,750 Mar-2021 $600,000 $530,000

% Change 12.9 12.9 21.8 16.2 8.5 13.2 13.2

This Beautiful 5 Bedroom 3.5 Bath Spacious Split Level Home Offers 5 Floors Of Living Space. The First Floor Offers A Spacious Living Room That Leads To An Open Concept Gourmet Eat-In Kitchen.

Two Lower Levels Offer a Family Room & Half Bath, Basement Offers A Recreation Room, Gym Area ,Laundry Room & Storage. Second Floor Offers A Large Master Bedroom W/ Full Bath, WIC, 2 Additional Large Bedrooms With Full Bath. Third Floor Offers 2 Large Bedrooms/ Master Bedroom, WIC, Full Bath. Attached 2 Car Garage, CAC, Gas, IGS. Updated HWH, Boiler, 4 Zones Of Heating, 2 Zones Of CAC, Updated 200 AMP & So Much More. 2700 Sq Ft . Lot Size 80 x100. Mid Block Location

72 Princeton Street

This mid-block colonial has standout curb appeal that can’t Date: 10/25/2021 be missed. This pristine home is bursting with charm. The first Sold price: $907,000 floor features a substantially sized living room with a wood Style: Split Level burning fireplace, large formal dining room, eat-in kitchen 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, 1 half with a separate entrance and newly updated powder room. bath The second floor boasts a spacious master-bedroom, two Lot Size: .18 acres additional bedrooms and a generously sized full bathroom with separate bath and shower. Updated windows throughout Total taxes: $14,930 the house. Plentiful Storage includes a full attic, unfinished MLS number: Colonial basement that is the perfect blank canvas for any buyer and The Seller’s Team: Matthew a one-car attached garage. The lot size of 63X125 offers a Minardi and Claudia Galvin, beautiful and wide-reaching green space and a back porch Daniel Gale Associates with endless expansion possibilities. Close Proximity to Train, The Buyer’s Team: Suzanne Park and Houses of Worship. Low Taxes!

Weis and Traci Clinton, Compass Greater NY

3 Lydia Lane

Date: 10/25/2021 Sold Price: $850,000 Style: Split Level 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath Lot Size: .18 acres Total taxes: $16,522 MLS number: 3343503 The Seller’s Team: Pamela Trimes, Coach Real Estate Assoc.

The Buyer’s Team: Pamela Trimes, Coach Real Estate Assoc.

Meticulously maintained split level located on a quiet tree lined street in the Inc. Village of Garden City has it all. Enjoy all the amenities & services GC has to offer.

Enter this light filled home with polished hardwood floors and marvel at the large living space ideal for hosting friends & family. King sized MBR features an en-suite bath and WIC. Two generously sized BR’s and large family bathroom complete the second floor. Cozy up to the fireplace in the spacious ground floor family room. Other features include an oversized 2 car garage, CAC, IGS, huge unfinished basement w/high ceilings, 2 cedar closets, & 2020 gas boiler. The house is located in close proximity to the GC Pool, golf courses, restaurants, shops and transportation. Truly a must see.

This informational page is sponsored by Douglas Elliman Real Estate Houses featured on this page were sold by various real estate agencies

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Garden City | 172 Pine Street | $925,000 4 BR, 2 BA | Web# 3346200

Garden City | 106 Lincoln Street | $899,000 4 BR, 2 BA | Web# 3353279

Michelle McArdle: M 516.306.4134

Laura Mulligan: M 516.729.6885 Norma Quigley: M 516.236.7996

Garden City | 313 Ellington Avenue East | $839,000 4 BR, 3 BA | Web# 3352329 Catherine Gerspach: M 516.238.2771 Katarzyna Kamer: M 917.548.7106

Hempstead | 8 Meade Street | $649,000 3 BR, 2 BA | Web# 3347509

Garden City | 360 Stewart Avenue, 3C | $479,000 2 BR, 1 BA | Co-Op | Web# 3338541

Garden City | 34 Hamilton Place, 4D | $464,000 2 BR, 2 BA | Co-Op | Web# 3316956

Michelle McArdle: M 516.306.4134 Linda Brunning: M 516.728.4800

Christina Riccobono: M 516.524.1597

John McSherry: M 610.805.9699

Under Contract | Garden City | $898,000 4 BR, 2 BA | Web# 3308853

Under Contract | Garden City South | $819,000 3 BR, 3 BA, 1 HALF BA | Web# 3337930

Under Contract | Hempstead | $675,000 4 BR, 1 BA 1 HALF BA | Web# 3342517

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Brian Pryke: M 516.286.8536

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A wonderful afternoon of history, music

BY KATHY MCCORMICK, PUBLICITY

Kathy McCormick, publicity, Linda Russell, balladeer & performer, and Alice Sarkis, photographer & table decorator.

On Wednesday October 6, at the Garden City Casino, the General Program Committee of The Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead, opened its season with a few words and blessing

by Dean Michael Sniffen, from the Cathedral of the Incarnation. Following the blessing, Linda Russell was introduced. Linda read a detailed history of Garden City and performed appropriate songs from that era. Linda uses guitar, mountain and hammered dulcimers, pennywhistle and limberjack The topic for this program was “A History of Garden City in Song and Story.” Linda started with a song in honor of A.T Stewart’s Heritage, followed by popular songs of the 19th and 20th centuries to coincide with landmark events in Garden City.

Linda has explored America’s historical past through song for 30 years. She has served as 18th century balladeer at the Federal Hall National Museum in New York City. Linda has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center-Out of Doors and the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s American Wing.

Linda has recorded eight albums of traditional and historical music, including Stephen Foster songs, “The Good Old Colony Days” and “Christmas Past.”

It was a wonderful program and you could tell that Linda had done a comprehensive amount of research.

The audience sang along and truly enjoyed the program. If anyone is interested in joining the Community Club please feel free to contact the club office on Tues., Wed. or Thurs. from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 746-0488.

AMERICANA FAIR GARDEN CITY COMMUNITY CHURCH 245 Stewart Avenue at Whitehall Blvd., Garden City 516-746-1700 • www.theGCCC.org

SILENT AUCTION: Antiques and Collectibles SHABBY/CHIC: Clothing for adults & children’s items ATTIC TREASURES: Pots & pans, household items, and more HOLIDAY & GIFT BOUTIQUES JEWELRY, LINENS, LAMPS, CHINA, SILVER, TOYS, PICTURES, FRAMES, GOURMET SHOP, BISTRO AND HOT DOG TENT

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Sponsorships available for Historical Society Holiday Market

and at the Holiday Market & Village on Saturday, December 4 • Logo on posters, advertising and social media outreach • Inclusion in Public Relations campaign • Recognition on TGCHS website for one year and link to your site GOLDEN TRUMPET SPONSORSHIP: $500 • Two tickets to the Benefit Preview Cocktail Party on December 3 • Logo in the Holiday Village & Market booklet distributed to every attendee at the Benefit Preview Cocktail party on Friday, December 3, and at the Holiday Market & Village on Saturday, December 4 • Logo on posters, advertising and social media outreach • Recognition on TGCHS website for 6 months and link to your site

Get into the spirit of the season at the Garden City Historical Society’s Holiday Village and Market on December 3 and 4.

The 1st Annual Holiday Village & Market, planned for December 3rd and 4, at both The Garden City Historical Society Museum and the Garden City Senior Center, offers businesses and benefactors a high visibility venue, where hundreds of people will shop the gorgeous, luxurious and artisan products, sip the world’s finest hot chocolate, nibble warm gingerbread and holiday cookies, have their child’s portrait taken with Santa, bid on curated raffles and festive Trees decorated by Garden City’s most talented artists and businesses.

Sponsors receive lots of the best exposure: ANGEL SPONSORSHIP: $1000 • Four tickets to the Benefit Preview Cocktail Party on December 3 • Write up & logo in the Holiday Village & Market booklet distributed to every attendee at the Benefit Preview Cocktail party on Friday, December 3,

SILVER BELLS SPONSORSHIP: $250 • One ticket to the Benefit Preview Cocktail Party on December 3 • Logo in the Holiday Village & Market booklet distributed to every attendee at the Benefit Preview Cocktail party on Friday, December 3, and at the Holiday Market & Village on Saturday, December 4 • Logo on posters, advertising, social media outreach • Recognition on TGCHS website for 3 months and link to your site ELVES SPONSORSHIP: $150 • Logo in the Holiday Village & Market booklet distributed to every attendee at the Benefit Preview Cocktail party on Friday, December 3, and at the Holiday Market & Village on Saturday, December 4 • Logo on posters, advertising, social media outreach • Recognition on TGCHS website for 1 month and link to your site For more information, or information about sponsoring a Tree for our Festival of Trees, please contact Francine Ryan, francine.ryan@tgchs. org, 917.796.7586.

GCHS Class of 1986 reunion The Garden City High School Class of 1986 will hold its 35th Year Reunion on November 26 at 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the Garden City Historical Society.

Enjoy appetizers, drinks and light fare.

Cost: $120 per person. Please RSVP

by November 12.

For those concerned about COVID, there will be a bar set up on the porch and a tent outside.

Payments via PayPal to gcclassof86@ mail.com or via Venmo @gcclassof86

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Reach out to connect with a Garden City expert! 516.408.2231 NEW PRICE

7 Carteret Place Garden City | $3,900,000

111 Cherry Valley Avenue, PH 6 Garden City | $2,450,000

100 Hilton Avenue, PH 1 Garden City | $2,880,000

NEW PRICE

232 Whitehall Boulevard Garden City | $929,000

Laura Carroll Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 917.370.5354 Adrienne McDougal Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 516.662.3872 Christina Hirschfield Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 516.805.0703 Colin Stewart Licensed Real Estate Salesperson colin.stewart@compass.com

Michael Meule Licensed Real Estate Salesperson michael.meule@compass.com M: 516.713.8177

168 Sackville Road Garden City | $2,079,000

OUT OF TOWN

204 New Hyde Park Road Garden City | $814,900

74 Mulberry Avenue Garden City | $5,800/month

74 Violet Avenue Floral Park | $750,000

Danielle Nero Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 516.205.6501

Mairéad Garry Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 516.375.8434

Kerry Flynn Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 914.772.6169

Tsui Ying Hsu Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 516.695.8024

Julie Whicher Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 516.698.3975 Vasiliki (Vicky) Lagis Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 516.830.0888

107 Wellington Road Garden City | $1,599,000

Patrick McCooey Licensed Associate RE Broker M: 516.236.4287 Alexander Olivieri Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 516.306.7738 Gail Cunningham Licensed Associate RE Broker M: 516.384.0530 Alyson Gannon Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 631.617.7400

Alexandra Parisi Licensed Associate RE Broker alexandra.parisi@compass.com M: 516.427.6878

Maeve Kilgo Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 917.576.9928

OUT OF TOWN

18 Vermont Street Long Beach | $649,000

Jen Sullivan Licensed Real Estate Salesperson jennifer.sullivan@compass.com M: 516.361.7190

Susan Gillin Licensed Real Estate Salesperson susan.gillin@compass.com M: 516.655.5662

Anthony Porcelli Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 516.244.6306 Nimesha Suleman Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 718.664.8905 Kelly Smolenski Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 631.655.2779

Maureen Lagarde Licensed Real Estate Salesperson maureen.lagarde@compass.com M: 516.850.7812

Athena Menoudakos Licensed Real Estate Salesperson athena.menoudakos@compass.com M: 516.316.4955

Pedro Diaz Licensed Real Estate Salesperson peter.diaz@compass.com M: 516.642.9881

Those listed above are licensed real estate agents affiliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage.

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Cocktails for a Cause THANK YOU TO ALL WHO CONTRIBUTED TO THE NIGHT’S SUCCESS!

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Garden City Senior Center is Open

Garden City Recreation and Parks’ Senior Center is now open.

Our hours will be 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We will be practicing social distancing so no exercise or group activities will take place at this time Anyone visiting the Center will be required to wear a mask during their visit.

Upcoming Events at the Senior Center

Thanksgiving 2021 eAPPETIZERSf Mini Crab Cakes Vegetable Crudite Shrimp Cocktail Platter Fruit Platter Mini Beef Wellington eMAIN COURSEf

Whole Roast Turkey available carved & framed

Roast Turkey Breast Fresh All-Natural Bird 10-24 lb.

Fresh All-Natural Breast 4-6 lb.

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Mashed Potato

butter, milk, salt & pepper

String Beans Almondine Creamed Spinach Roasted Brussels Sprouts w/pancetta

Herb Stuffing Sage Sausage Stuffing

Butternut Squash & Apple Soup Fresh Turkey Stock Fresh Turkey Gravy Cranberry Compote Apple Compote Roasted Carrots w/herb butter

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Pumpkin Walnut Loaf Cranberry Orange Loaf Fresh Pumpkin Pie Fresh Baked Apple Pie 7 Layer Chocolate Cake

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Thursday, November 4 at 10 a.m.

Computer Class Class subject to be determined. The participants from the October computer class will speak to the instructor about their needs to determined what class will be best.

Friday, November 5 at 11 a.m.

AAA Travel Presentation AAA travel agent Maureen Wind will come to our Center to discuss all that AAA has to offer regarding your travel needs.

Chi Kung Exercise and Meditation

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 six week session will begin Thursday, November 4 and will be held at 1 p.m. at Garden City’s Senior Center.

The price for the session is $ 36.

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

“Open Studio” for Seniors on Tuesdays Recreation and Parks has set some time aside for senior artists who are residents of Garden City to gather together

to socialize and share your talents. The Senior Center will be open for this on Tuesdays from 2 to 4:15 pm. Bring your own supplies, table covering, table easel (only) and enjoy sharing with other interested seniors. Please note - you are responsible to clean up your area when you are finished.

Pickleball Resumes Again in St. Paul’s Fieldhouse

Pickleball is now open in St. Paul’s Fieldhouse to Garden City resident adults. The sessions will be as follows: Tuesday through Friday – 9:30 to 11 am OR 11 a.m .to 12:30 p.m.

Play is drop in and rotate in on a first come, first served basis for Garden City residents only. No non-residents will be allowed at this time. The fee is $6 per person, payable per session by check or credit card only, no cash will be accepted. A resident may also purchase a five time pass for $25 or a ten time pass for $50. These passes may be purchased either at the door or at the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

Senior Exercise with Felicia

Come join us for Senior Exercise with Felicia at the Garden City Senior Center!

Classes will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m.

In order to attend a class, you must pre-register. You may pre-register up to two days before the class you want to attend by calling the Senior Center between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at 385-8006. For a Monday class, you may call the Friday before. Space is limited.

Garden City Seniors Bridge Results The winners for October 25 are: North/South 1st Place: Joan Kiernan and Molly O’Grady 2nd Place: Joanna and Joanne D’Antonio

East/West 1st Place: Tommy Dodge and Terry Schoenig 2nd Place: Dian Kendrick and Carrie Flapan

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Autumn happenings with the Garden City Friends of Music

Members of the Garden City High School Marching Band performing in Garden City's Homecoming Parade.

BY REGINA MORAN As the leaves fall, music is in the air and autumn is in full swing in Garden City, the GC Friends of Music are gearing up for their annual Thanksgiving Dessert Sale Fundraiser.

The Friends are partnering with Riesterer’s Bakery to offer a huge array of desserts in time for Thanksgiving. The order form can be found on their website at gcfriendsofmusic.org and their Instagram and Facebook pages. Don’t miss out on

some delicious treats.

Also, the winners of the Early Membership Incentive were drawn.

Congratulations to winners Cristina Dickey and Beverly Acinapuro!

The GC Friends of Music would also like to extend their congratulations to the GCHS Marching Ban, which participated at the Yamaha Cup at Met Life Stadium on October 2, 2021 and won Best Individual Music. Also, congratulations to the GC High School students who received 11 NYSSMA All State acceptances.

Artists to exhibit work at Library in November Six members of the TriCounty Artists of Long Island will be holding an exhibition at the Garden City Library in November 2021.

The artists showing their works are Kay Ray, Selma Stern, Felice Zaslow, Dadi Sethna, Min Myar and Gloria Eliot. There is a “Meet & Greet” event scheduled (at the Garden City Public Library in the lower

level art gallery on Saturday, November 6, between 1 p.m.–3 p.m. Visitors must wear masks at this exhibit.

Please visit www.tricountyartistsoflongisland.com to see more information about the artists, their art works, and also contact information if anyone maybe interested in purchasing any art.

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The Andy Foundation Yard Sale Saturday, November 6th 9am – 2pm St. Paul’s Field House 295 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 (Behind the main buildings) We are looking for donations of:

FURNITURE PET ITEMS HOUSEWARES OUTDOOR FURNITURE JEWELRY LINENS FINE CHINA & CRYSTAL VINTAGE ITEMS GARDEN ITEMS & TOOLS BAGS HOLIDAY DÉCOR RUGS SPORTING GOODS & BIKES ARTWORK & MIRRORS VINYL RECORDS WE CANNOT ACCEPT: TVs, PICTURE FRAMES, HELMETS, OPEN PUZZLES & GAMES OR ANY ITEM NOT IN USABLE, CLEAN CONDITION

Donation Drop Off is Friday, November 5th St. Paul’s Field House from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Questions: Call us 516-739-1717

Or

email info@theandyfoundation.org

Don’t forget you can shop any time at The Andy Foundation Yard Sale Shop, 195 Herricks Rd, Garden City Park, NY 11040 The Andy Foundation has raised over a million dollars for children’s charities thanks to all those who donate to our annual tag sale. Please donate your old treasures and we will find them new homes. We are a 501(c)3 charity and ALL donations are tax deductible.

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Gigantic Friends of the Library Book Sale

The

Kordes

K orner

John Ellis Kordes

P h o to g r a p h y H is to r y

The Friends of the Garden City Library will be holding its semi-annual book sale on November 6 and 7.

On Saturday, November 6, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and on Sunday, November 7th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., the Friends of the Garden City Public Library will be holding its Semi-annual Book Sale on the Library’s lower level. It is a time-honored tradition in the Village that has been going on for over forty years.

Yes! This is the big one! The one that you have been dreaming about for the last two years.

Sure, the Pop-Up Book Sales over the summer and early fall were great! And you turned out and supported them in outstanding fashion. But they were only meant to whet your appetite for the “Granddaddy of Book Sales!” So big that it needs the lower lever of the Garden City Library to stage it.

The categories — too many to mention! But to give it a try — Animals, Art, Architecture, Automotive, Adult Soft Covered Fiction, Autobiographies - and that just covers the A list.

Need additional reasons to convince you to come?

First — the prices are beyond belief.

Ninety percent of the books are priced at $1 or less.

Second — on sale will be a very large variety of recently published best sellers, in pristine condition, that might be the answer to that large Christmas list dilem-

ma that you face. Beautiful items, designed specifically for the Friends —tote bags and Christmas tree ornaments — will also be available for purchase.

Third — the selection of children’s books has never been so all encompassing. Little princesses, dinosaur fanatics, tiny train enthusiasts, future Kids Food Network superstars, animal aficionados, soccer, baseball, football and hockey prosin-training are special categories that will be ready for purchase.

Fourth — virtually every penny raised is translated into museum passes and Library programs for children, young adults and adults. So, if your teenagers are headed to the spectacular Library Halloween Party, books and baked goods purchased through the Friends allowed it to happen.

If your little ones were out in front of the library dancing and excitedly catching bubbles earlier this week, that program, Play Hooray, as well as programs presented

by A Time for Kids, Inc. and High Hopes Productions were also brought to you by the Friends fundraising.

This semi-annual tradition of a November and May Book Sale has been going on for over forty-five years and the Friends of the Garden City Library are so very appreciative of your continued support.

Here is a rare digitally enhanced very early photograph of Garden City. It shows the first Garden City Hotel looking north just after completion in 1874.

The photograph was taken from the newly completed Garden City Railroad Station (1873). The photograph was clearly staged as the horses and carriages were set up as well as some people on the sidewalk to try and show some life in a clearly desolate landscape.

The first railroad station was built directly opposite the hotel and the road leading to the hotel was called Park Avenue. The road in the foreground crossing left to right is Seventh Street just as it is today. This image gives one a good idea of just how barren the Hempstead Plains were when Stewart purchased them just five years before in 1869. Every shrub, tree and everything else in this photo had to be brought in. This is Garden City in its infancy.

Defensive driving course The Knights of Columbus #15809 at St Joseph’s Church in Garden City will be offering the AAA Driver Defensive Driving Course.

The course will be held on Saturday November 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the St. Joseph’s Church Auditorium, Garden City.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be eligible for 10%

off their motor vehicle insurance for three years and/or a reduction of points from their driver’s license.

The fee for the course is $45 per person and advance registration is required.

To register, or for more information, please contact John Russo, 516-384-4552.

See what's happening at your library!

From classes to lectures and concerts to movie screenings, there's never a dull day at your local library!

Check this paper each week for fun and informative all-ages activities, all for free or cheap!

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THE OFFICE CAT DWI arrest On October 20th Garden City Police responded to Franklin Avenue where the driver of a vehicle stopped in traffic was found unconscious. Upon investigation, the 23-year-old driver was arrested for DWI. Domestic incident As a result of a domestic incident investigation, on October 20th Garden City Police arrested a 57-year-old man for allegedly intentionally damaging the property of another family member. He was charged with criminal mischief.

Outstanding warrant On October 20th, upon investigation of a speeding auto on Clinton Road, GC Police arrested a 21-year-old man for a Suffolk County Criminal Trespass Warrant, driving with a suspended license, and excessive speed.

Drug Take Back Program As a result of the Department’s Drug Take Back Program, Garden City Police destroyed 280 pounds of collected medications and drugs.

Assistance to NCPD Garden City Police assisted NCPD

with the search of a male subject with a knife on Old Country Road who had allegedly committed an assault in Roosevelt Field Mall. He was located and arrested behind the 1-800-Flowers Building.

Accidental alarm On October 21st GCFD and GCPD responded to a Franklin Avenue restaurant for a fire alarm and determined the cause was an accidental activation of the kitchen’s fire suppressant system.

Unauthorized account On October 21st a resident’s reported that their personal information was used to open an unauthorized credit card account.

Excessive speed A motorist on Clinton Rd was charged with driving with a suspended registration and excessive speed on October 21st. On the same day, anoth-

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er Clinton Rd motorist was charged with reckless driving and excessive speed.

Demonstration detail On October 21st police were assigned to traffic and safety details for a demonstration held at Garden City Plaza.

Order violation On October 22nd, as a result of a domestic incident investigation, Garden City Police arrested a 51-year-old male for allegedly violating an order of protection and endangering the welfare of a child.

Loan fraud: On October 22nd a Franklin Avenue bank reported two individuals fraudulently used false information to obtain a $75,000 loan.

Leaving the scene Officers investigated an October 22nd report of a gray sedan leaving the scene after colliding into a NICE Bus on Clinton Road.

Suspended license A motorist on Franklin Avenue was charged with driving with a suspended license and obstructing traffic on October 22nd.

Adelphi drug collection On October 23rd, in a joint effort, Garden City Police Department and Adelphi University Public Safety, both participated in the National DEA Drug Take Back Day Event resulting in the collection of 150 pounds of unwanted, unused, and expired medications.

Not a burglary On October 23rd Garden City Police responded to a residence for a report of a burglary in progress and upon investigation, determined the subjects were contractors for the home.

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Don’t pick the flowers Flowers were reported stolen from the front yard of a Roosevelt Street residence on October 23rd.

Burnt food The GCPD and GCFD responded to Adelphi University for a fire alarm and determined the cause to be burnt food on October 23rd.

Revoked registration A motorist on Clinton Road was charged with driving with a revoked registration and excessive speed on

October 23rd.

Suspended license A motorist on Clinton Road was charged with driving with a suspended license and operating a cell phone on October 23rd.

Credit card theft Credit cards were reported stolen from a vehicle parked in a New Hyde Park Road driveway on October 24th.

Excessive speed A motorist on New Hyde Park Road was charged with driving with a suspended license and excessive speed on Oct 24th.

Illegal tinting A motorist on Cathedral Avenue was charged with driving with a suspended license and illegally tinted windows on Oct.24th.

Arrest for theft On October 25th Garden City Police arrested a 48-year-old male for the alleged theft of several items from CVS Pharmacy.

Removed from vehicle Money and credit cards were reportedly removed from a vehicle parked on 3rd Street in the vicinity of the tennis courts on October 25th.

Suspended license On October 25th a motorist in the vicinity of the Middle School was charged with driving with a suspended registration and two unsafe lane usage violations.

Motorcyclist charged On October 25th a motorcyclist in the vicinity of the Middle School was charged with driving with a suspended license and driving without required equipment.

Scam alert A resident received a call from a person claiming to be from UNICEF. The resident realized it was a scam when the caller started asking for personal information.

Switched plates A motorist on Clinton Road on October 26th was charged with driving with a suspended license and improper/switched license plates.

24 suspensions On October 26th Garden City Police arrested a 33-year-old male on Merillon Avenue and Whitehall Boulevard for allegedly driving with 24 license suspensions, driving with a suspended registration, and unsafe lane usage.

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Edgemere Fire Department

At the October 21, 2021 Board meeting, Trustees declared an emergency to exempt from competitive bidding emergency repairs at the Edgemere Firehouse (Station No. 2) that relate to the health and safety of the firefighters assigned there. Trustees engaged Cameron Engineering for architectural and engineering services for the Edgemere Firehouse emergency repairs in the amount of $110,500 for Phase 1.A, plus additional reimbursable expenses not to exceed $5,500.

The scope summary for Phase 1.A abatement, remediation and repairs as necessary to promote building safety and maintained operations include: • Securing the hose tower structure and existing stairs in-place with temporary systems that may include but are not limited to bracing, exterior netting, tarping, scaffolding, or other, • Utilizing tarps, caulking, or other temporary means to attenuate water infiltration visible throughout the building and hose tower.

• Repairing façade where major deterioration requires immediate attention, • Replacing building electrical service and main distribution panel (MDP); local distribution to remain in-place until future phase, • Repairing damaged windows to prevent water infiltration, • Conducting further testing for asbestos-containing materials (ACM) and abating ACM throughout building interior and exterior, • Mold remediation, and • Any masonry repairs that can be done before environmental conditions prohibit such work.

The remainder of the repair/reconstruction work (i.e., work that is not identified in the Proposal as “emergency” work) will be competitively bid. Cameron Engineering, which completed an extensive study of the Edgemere Firehouse in 2018, is assessing the current degree of damage in the building and recommending contractors. A minimum of three proposals will be evaluated for every contract.

All contractors have worked extensively with Cameron Engineering in the past and have performed approximately 450 projects in NYC firehouses throughout the five boroughs. This week, structural, electric and civil engineers were on site assessing the scope of work and further identifying the issues, including extensive water penetration.

Public hearing November 4: Cannabis Prohibition

The Garden City Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 4, 2021 regarding a pro-

posed Local Law adding Chapter 78 to the Village Code entitled, “ C a n n a b i s Prohibition.” The hearing will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall Board Room and also via Zoom.

The Zoom link will be made available on the Village website, www. gardencityny.net, the day of the hearing. To learn more about this proposed Local Law, which would prohibit the licensed sale of cannabis and/or on-site consumption sites within the boundaries of the Village of Garden City. If the Village passes this law, the State of New York will prohibit the establishment of any retail dispensary and/or on-site consumption sites by refusing to grant any such license within the Village.

The Mayor and Board of Trustees have been educating themselves on this decision facing municipalities across New York State since early April, hearing input from numerous residents. At the October 7, 2021 Board meeting, Trustees John Delany and Mary Carter Flanagan shared information from a New York Conference of Mayors (NYCOM) presentation.

A summary of that presentation is available by clicking here. Residents interested in this issue are encouraged to read the summary in order to understand the decision before the Village of Garden City. Residents are also encouraged to email the Mayor and/or their Trustee with comments and questions. Click here for a list of Board emails.

is to provide costs to the contractor to make all the repairs.

An additional inspection of the homeowner’s roof is expected. The contractor has secured an insulation contactor and is waiting for the schedule in order to begin the work.

Well 7 (Waterworks site): Three minor items remain on the punch list. The contractor provided change orders that were requested during construction.

H2M is reviewing the same.

Wells 8 and 12 (Rockaway Avenue site): H2M completed performance sampling and is expecting lab results within two weeks. The Department of Health walkthrough video was conducted for Wells 8 and 12.

Well No 9 (Wilson Street site): The Nassau County Health Department endorsed engineering report has been sent to the New York

Mayor Cosmo Veneziale

Grant monies for AOP removal at Garden City Well Sites

The Village is applying for grant monies under the Federal Clean Water Infrastructure Act to offset the cost of AOP removal at Wells 7, 9, 13, 14, 15 and 16. New York State enacted standards for certain emerging contaminants in the water supply of the State, including the water supply of Garden City. In order to meet those standards, Garden City will need to do treatment at the aforementioned wells. The Board has also engaged H2M Architects and Engineers to complete and submit the WIIA grant applications for each well site by the November 22, 2021 deadline.

Water Update

Water Tower: No work was performed last week. The contractor and H2M met with a neighbor who made objections about damage being caused last winter due to ice falling from the scaffolding system. The homeowner

State Department of Health. A soil investigation was conducted. The report is currently under review and will be submitted to the Village.

Wells 10 and 11 (Clinton Road site): Well No. 11 was pulled and the well was videoed. A project meeting was held to discuss work items to be completed. H2M is working on plans for the blower replacement and enclosure at Well 11.

Wells 13 and 14 (Garden City Country Club site): Received approval from the New York State Department of Health to operate wells with treatment to system. Wells 13 and 14 are able to run to system through treatment. Well 13 is currently running to system without treatment. Design has started on the GAC Building and associated site work. The Village will introduce Well 14 through the treatment system. Once Well 14 is stable, Well 13 will be sent through treatment to system.

Wells 15 and 16 Hilton Park site): Crews began installing electrical cabinets, cabins for site drainage and siding around the air stripping tower. Crews also installed the packed tower aeration blower. Well cleanings See page 47

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It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults Through the Library Teen Crafternoon: DIY Wood Bookmarks

Join us for the program Teen Crafternoon: DIY Wood Bookmarks on Monday, November 15, 5 p.m.–6 p.m.

Participants will receive three wood bookmarks to decorate using acrylic markers or sharpies. This program is for Tweens and Teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2021. Registration begins Tuesday, November 9 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program.

Teen Game Night

Join us for the program Teen Game Night on Wednesday, November 17, 6 p.m.–7 p.m. This program is for Tweens and Teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2021. Registration begins Tuesday, November 9 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program.

Tree Ornaments for Community Service: Holiday Bauble Ornaments

time limit. This program is for Tweens and Teens in Grades 6–12. Registration begins on Tuesday, November 2 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program.

Tweens and Teens Dungeons and Dragons

Join us for Tweens and Teens Dungeons and Dragons on Thursday, November 18, 4 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Learn how to play the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons by participating in one of our monthly Dungeons and Dragons Meet-Ups! Beginners are welcome! Each meet-up will feature a new self-contained, one-shot adventure and players will be assigned premade characters to play. Please register via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) to participate in this program. Registration begins on Tuesday, November 9 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program.

Teen Creative Writing Workshop

Earn community service by painting ornaments for the Garden City Public Library’s Tweens and Teens Department’s Ornament Tree! Each volunteer will receive three ornaments and a set of paint pens to decorate their ornaments at home. Paint pens must be returned to the Library. These ornaments will be used to decorate our new ornament tree each month!

For the month of October, the ornaments will be pumpkins. Registration begins Tuesday, November 9 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Completed ornaments must be returned by November 18 to the Library.

Registrants will be asked to pick up their ornaments at the Library in order to participate in this community service program. Volunteers must return three decorated ornaments and their set of paint pens in order to receive community service. Volunteers will receive two hours for every three ornaments they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Kick off NaNoWriMo with our Teen Creative Writing Workshop on Monday, November 1 at 5 p.m.! Get inspired as registrants work on a variety of creative writing prompts. This program is for Tweens and Teens in Grades 6–12.

Registration began on Tuesday, October 26 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program.

Teen Paint Night: “Nailed It!” Art Challenge

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

Join us for the program Teen Paint Night: “Nailed It!” Art Challenge on Wednesday, November 10, 6 p.m.–7 p.m.

Participants will have four mini canvases and be asked to make four paintings based on a specific theme within the

Tween Thursdays: Scratch Art

Get creative and make some Scratch Art during our monthly Tween Thursday program on Thursday, November 4 at 4 p.m.! Registration began Tuesday, October 26 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). This program is for Tweens Grades 4–7 and is a joint program with the Children’s Department. Teens in Grades 6 and 7 who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

The next meeting of the Teen Advisory Board is Tuesday, November 9, 5 p.m.–6 p.m.. The meeting is for Tweens and Teens in Grades 6–12.

Registration begins Tuesday, November 2 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org).

If you are interested in helping to come up with programming ideas, volunteer ideas, or social media outreach ideas for Tweens and Teens in Grades 6–12, consider joining the Teen Advisory Board. Online applications are available at https://www.gardencitypl.org/teen-advisory-board-application/ Applicants should be in Grades 6–12.

Six Word Scary Story Contest

In the month of October, participate in our Six Word Scary Story Contest! Tweens and Teens in Grades 6–12 can submit their scary stories between October 1 and October 30, 2021 in person at the Library. Scary stories must be exactly six words. Multiple submissions are allowed. Submissions must include a submission form, which can be found at the Library during the month of October. The winner of the Six Word Scary Story Contest will be announced in November and will receive a $25 gift card to Amazon.

This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Message Cards for Community Service

Earn community service by creating positive messages for Garden City Public Library patrons! Each volunteer will receive 10 message cards to color, decorate, and write positive or library/ book themed messages. These message cards will be placed in books throughout the Library in order to brighten the day of the patrons who check them out. Messages will be placed in books in all three departments, including Children’s, Tweens and Teens, and Adult Reference. To participate, please register online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Volunteers can register once each week for five weeks as follows: • Registration Week Five: Monday, November 1 at 10 a.m. to Friday, November 5 at 4 p.m.

• Registration Week Six: Monday, November 8 at 10 a.m. to Friday, November 12 at 4 p.m.

• Registration Week Seven: Monday, November 15 at 10 a.m. to Friday, November 19 at 4 p.m.

Message cards should be returned no later than Tuesday, November 30 at 8 p.m.

Registrants will be asked to pick up their message cards at the Library in order to participate in this community service program. Volunteers must return 10 completed message cards in order to receive community service.

Volunteers will receive two hours for every 10 message cards they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Volunteer Program Reviewers Needed: Programs to Review in November

Become a Volunteer Program Reviewer and earn community service by participating in Garden City Public Library Tweens and Teens programs!

In order to receive community service, volunteers must participate in the program and then fill out an online survey reviewing the program within two weeks of attending the program. Each volunteer will receive community service credit for every completed survey they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. Surveys will be emailed to program registrants only after the program is completed and they have attended the program.

To participate, volunteers must register online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) for each program they wish to attend separately. Below is a list of programs Tweens and Teens in Grades 6-12 (unless otherwise noted) can volunteer at as a Volunteer Program Reviewer in November: Registration online began October 26 at 10 a.m.: • 11/1 at 5 p.m.: Teen Creative Writing Workshop • 11/4 at 4 p.m.: Tween Thursdays: Scratch Art Register online beginning November 2 at 10 a.m.: • 11/10 at 6 p.m.: Teen Paint Night: “Nailed It!” Art Challenge Register online beginning November 9 at 10 a.m.: • 11/15 at 5 p.m.: Teen Crafternoon: DIY Wood Bookmarks • 11/17 at 6 p.m.: Teen Game Night • 11/18 at 4 p.m.: Teen Dungeons and Dragons These programs have been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Social Media Challenges for October

For the month of October, participate in our social media challenges to earn community service! October’s challenges are as follows: • Art: Draw or paint a picture of a villain or monster • Writing: Write a scary story • Food: Make a dish using pumpkin or candy as an ingredient • Question of the Month: What’s your favorite Halloween memory?

• Reading: Read a horror, paranormal, or mystery book If you participate in the challenges, earn community service credit by submitting so we can share it on our Facebook and Instagram pages!

Submit for the Art, Writing, Food, and Question of the Month Challenges here: https://www.gardencitypl.org/ social-media-submission/ Submit a 300-word book review for

what you read for the Reading Challenge here: https://www.gardencitypl.org/ submit-a-teen-review/

Volunteer Teen Reviewers Needed

Would you like to be a reviewer for the Library? Need community service hours? Then become a Volunteer Teen Reviewer. This program is for Tweens and Teens in Grades 6–12. The Library is looking for teen reviewers to review books and media in the YA collection as well as digital content, such as ebooks and audiobooks, available on Nassau Digital Doorway. There might be a book you've already read in our physical or digital collection that you can write a review on!

• Browse the physical collection here: http://encore.alisweb.org/ • Browse the digital collection here: https://nassau.overdrive.com • Submit a review here: https:// www.gardencitypl.org/submit-a-teenreview/

Reviews will be used to update the Tweens and Teens Library Review Page (https://www.gardencitypl.org/ category/teen-reviews/) as well as update our social media pages. Reviews are subject to approval by the Young Adult Librarian. Please make sure to follow the guidelines for reviews in order for the review to count toward community service.

Teen-Created Social Media Content

Earn community service by submitting a photo, video, or other content for us to add to the Library's Tweens and Teens Facebook and Instagram pages! Ideas for submissions include book reviews, artwork, poetry, short stories, personal essays, photos of food you’ve cooked or baked, or any other creative idea you have for content. Not all submissions will be used on our social media and submissions including photos of people are not allowed. Submit social media content

here https://www.gardencitypl.org/ social-media-submission/.

Follow Tweens and Teens on Facebook and Instagram

Follow Garden City Library’s Tweens and Teens on Facebook and Instagram!

The Young Adult Department has been using both social media platforms as a tool to post updates, announcements, digital resources, ebook recommendations, and more during this time of social distancing.

Here are the Facebook and Instagram pages for the Garden City Public Library Tweens and Teens Department: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ GCPLTweensTeens Instagram: www.instagram.com/ GCPLTweensTeens If you’re interested in participating and want to learn when new virtual events will be happening for tweens and

teens (Grades 6–12), or if you have any questions, email Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta at https://www.gardencitypl.org/young-adult-department/ contact-the-young-adult-tweens-teensdepartment/ .

Teen Advisory Board Applications Now Available Online

If you are interested in helping to come up with some programming ideas or social media outreach ideas for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12, consider joining the Teen Advisory Board Online applications are available at https://www.gardencitypl. org/teen-advisory-board-application/ Applicants should be entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2021. Email Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta at https:// www.gardencitypl.org/young-adult-department/contact-the-young-adulttweens-teens-department/ if you have any questions.

Speaking of Books Chills & Thrills

It’s that time of year to turn your attention to something dark and twisty, to a story so engaging, the pages just fly by. In short, it’s time to lose yourself in an utterly engrossing new mystery or thriller. Here are five recommended new releases to enjoy on a chilly fall night. Most booksrecommended are available as books, eBooks and sound recordings.

“The Death of Jane Lawrence”

by Caitlin Starling - “The Death of Jane Lawrence” is a gothic horror novel about a marriage between a logical accountant and a charming young doctor, set in his crumbling and creaky manor with its ghosts in the walls. Jane Shoringfield picked out DrAugustine Lawrence for a marriage of convenience that was more like a business arrangement that suited the both of them. He agreed on the condition that she would never spend the night at his home, Lindridge Hall.

Well, a change in the weather puts an end to that, and it’s not long until Jane starts to wonder what kind of marriage she has gotten herself into.

Gone is the bold, courageous surgeon, and in his place is a terrified, paranoid man—one who cannot tell reality from nightmare, and fears Jane is an apparition, come to haunt him. A well-written story for fansof gothic fantasy and horror. (Release date 10/5/21)

As the Page Turns with Librarian Laura Flanagan

“April in Spain” by John Banville Booker Prize winner John Banville returns with a dark and evocative new mystery set on the Spanish coast.

On the idyllic coast of San Sebastian, Spain, Dublin pathologist Quirke is struggling to relax, despite the beaches, cafés and the company of his disarmingly lovely wife. When he glimpses a familiar face in the twilight at Las Acadas bar, it’s hard at first to tell whether his imagination is just running away with him. Because this young woman can’t be April Latimer.

She was murdered by her brother, years ago—the conclusion to an unspeakable scandal that shook one of Ireland’s foremost political dynasties.

Unable to ignore his instincts, Quirke makes a call back home to Ireland and soon Detective St. John Strafford is dispatched to Spain. But he’s not the only one en route. A relentless hit man is on the hunt for hislatest prey, and the next victim might be Quirke himself. A literary period piece featuring colorful characters and a mysterious crime. (Release date 10/5/21) “Death at Greenway” by Lori Rader-Day - “Death at Greenway” is an immersive, expansive WWII tale of murder and revenge. Set at Agatha Christie’s real-life country home Greenway, disgraced nurse-in-training, Bridey Kelly and another nurse are tasked to help care for a group of childrenseeking safety from wartorn London. Greenway is a beautiful home full of riddles: wondrous curios not to be touched, restrictions on rooms not to be entered, and a generous library, filled with books about murder. The biggest mystery might be the other nurse, Gigi, who is like no one Bridey has ever met. Chasing ten young children through the winding paths of the estate grounds might

have soothed Bridey’s anxieties and grief—if Greenway were not situated so near the English Channel and the rising aggressions of the war. When a body washes ashore near the estate, Bridey is horrified to realize this is not a victim of war, but of a brutal killing. As the local villagers look among themselves, Bridey and Gigi discover they each harbor dangerous secrets about what has led them to Greenway.

With a mystery writer’s home as their unsettling backdrop, the young women must unravel the truth before their safe haven becomes a place of death. (Release date 10/12/21) “Cackle” by Rachel Harrison Annie is floundering after an unexpected breakup and a subsequent move to a small, quirky town. Her new friend Sophie is a little strange, but Annie is so happy to have someone who has chosen her that she ignores her concerns. This delightfully creepy fallstory will work well for those who like paranormal fiction and light horror. A darkly funny, frightening novel about a young woman learning how to take what she wants from a witch who may be too good to be true, from the author of “The Return.” (Release date 10/5/21) “Last Girl Ghosted” by Lisa Unger- Secrets, obsession and vengeance converge in this riveting thriller about an online dating match turned deadly cat-and-mouse game.

Think twice before you swipe. She met him through a dating app. An intriguing picture on a screen, a date at a downtown bar. What she thought might be just a quick hookup quickly became much more. She fell for him—

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hard. It happens sometimes, a powerful connection with a perfect stranger takes you by surprise. Could it be love? But then, just as things were getting real, he stood her up. Then he disappeared—profiles deleted, phone disconnected. She was ghosted. Maybe it was her fault. She shared too much, too fast. But isn’t that always what women think—that they’re the ones to blame? Soon she learns there were others. Girls who thought they were in love. Girls who later went missing.

She had been looking for a connection, but now she’s looking for answers.

Chasing a digital trail into his dark past—and hers—she finds herself on a dangerous hunt. And she’s not sure whether she’s the predator—or the prey. (Release date 10/5/21) The Adult Reference Librarians provides readers’ advisory services to assist you in your search for just the right mystery or thriller. One way to ask a Librarian for book recommendations is to stop in the Library or call the Reference department another way if to write to Speaking of Books at www.gardencitypl.org/speaking-ofbooks/ If you email a Librarian or speak to a Librarian, it’s helpful to share what your book group enjoys reading or previous titles discussed to help them recommend new titles to read. Most books recommended are available as eBooks.eBooks may be requested through the Nassau Digital Doorway at nassau.overdrive.com for download on the Libby app or overdrive.com. You can also reserve books directly in the online catalog at encore.alisweb.org.

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Library Board to meet GCPD: Halloween safety There will be a Regular Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees on Monday, November 8, at 7:30 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library in the small meeting

room on the lower level. Further details about the meeting will be posted when available on the Library’s website www. gardencitypl.org.

News From the Children’s Room November

November is knocking on the door! With November comes Election Day, Veterans Day, Daylight Saving Time (spring ahead, fall back), Thanksgiving and the start of Hanukkah.

Tuesday, November 2, 2021 is Election Day. On January 7, 1789, the electors were chosen for the first U.S. presidential election. (George Washington was elected president on February 4.) By an act of Congress on January 23, 1845, the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November was designated Election Day for future presidential elections.

Back then, we were more of an agricultural society and November was considered a good time for elections because the busy harvest season was coming to a close. Many country folks had to travel quite a long way to get to a polling station, so it made sense to hold elections on a Tuesday.

This avoided religious holidays as well.

For the record, the first Tuesday Election Day took place on November 7, 1848. Whig Party candidate Zachary Taylor won out over Democrat Lewis Cass and Free-Soil candidate (and former president) Martin Van Buren.

Taylor’s running mate was Millard Fillmore, who became the nation’s 13th president on July 10, 1850, upon Taylor’s untimely death. https://www.almanac.com/content/when-election-day

Prepare to be Tricked or Treated!

This Sunday is Halloween.

American Halloween traditions include getting dressed up in costumes and telling scary stories about witches and ghosts. Pumpkins are carved and become jack-o’-lanterns and parades of children go from house to house, knocking on doors and saying “Trick or Treat!” hoping

their bags are soon filled with candy and treats.

Halloween is also the librarians’ favorite holiday, and we have many books on display to celebrate! Come to the library and read: “We’re Going on a Pumpkin Hunt” by Mary Rogan Wilcox, “Pete the Cat: Trick or Pete” by James Dean, “The Scariest Book Ever” by Bob Shea, “Duck & Goose’s Honk! Quack! Boo!” by Tad Hills, “Boo to You” by Lois Ehlert, “Halloween Crafts” by Jean Eick and “Five Black Cats” by Patricia Hegarty. Happy Halloween!

Fall 2021– Programming for Children’s Room

Please see Eventkeeper for registration dates.

Monday, November 1

10:30–11:00 a.m.: Play Hooray for Babies (Birth–23 Mos) Movement and Music

Wednesday, November 17

4:00–4:45 p.m.: *Book Jeopardy (For children in grades K–5)

Wednesday, December 1

10:00 a.m.: Pick-up begins for family program “Holiday Craft-to-Go” 4:00–4:45 p.m.: *Crafts (For children in grades K–2)

Wednesday, December 8

4:00–4:45 p.m.: *Crafts (For children in grades 3–5)

Tween Thursdays November 4

Scratch Art, 4:00–5:00 p.m.

December 2

Holiday Steam Project, 4:00–5:00 p.m. *Adults must supervise all children under the age of 10 in the Library.

Adults or Caregivers must remain in the building during Children’s programs and meet the children upon completion of the program.

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

in time of COVID

SUBMITTED BY THE GARDEN CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT Halloween is supposed to be a time of wholesome fun; however, this year not everyone may feel comfortable with trickor-treating due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

As such, the Police Department will continued their program started last year by preparing green and red signs for residents to place in their windows, or visible areas, for trick-or-treaters to identify whether you are welcoming them or not. For families who will be participating in trick-ortreating this year, the Garden City Police Department recommends the following: • Those interested in participating in trick-or-treating may place the green “Trick-or-Treaters Welcome” sign on your window or door. Those who are not interested, may place the red “No Trick-orTreaters, Please” sign on your window or door.

• Trick-or-treaters are asked to please take note of trick-or-treating signs posted throughout the Village and not approach houses with the red "Please, No Trick-or-Treaters" signs displayed. Please be respectful of others and their decisions to participate/not participate in trick-ortreating this year.

• Families going door-to-door are reminded to wear face coverings at all times.

• Trick-or-treating groups should be kept small. Groups of trick-or-treaters from more than one household are discouraged.

• Maintain a safe distance from other groups and wait to approach a house until the previous group has left.

• Do not consume any candy until it has been inspected by an adult and you have thoroughly washed your hands.

• Individuals choosing to pass out candy are reminded to wear face coverings and gloves at all times.

• Pass out candy individually with gloved hands instead of inviting children to take a treat from a communal bowl.

• Consider making candy goody bags and place them in your yard or driveway for children to pick up themselves.

• Per the CDC, a Halloween costume mask is not a substitute for a cloth mask or face covering. Costume masks can be used if it is made of two or more layers of breathable fabric that covers the mouth and nose.

• If face coverings are worn under costume masks, please make sure it does not create breathing problems. If it does, discard the costume mask.

In addition, Garden City Police Commissioner, Kenneth Jackson, along with Donna Galasso, assistant director of traffic safety, AAA Northeast, offer parents, children, and motorists additional safety measures to ensure a safe holiday:

• Motorists are advised to drive slow and with extreme caution on neighborhood streets. They should be mindful that children trick or treating may not pay attention to moving vehicles. Be mindful that some children may cross in the middle of a block rather than at corners.

• Children should wear light-colored clothing with reflective material, short enough to prevent tripping. Parents should ensure masks do not obstruct a child’s vision. It is safer to go out during daylight hours; however, children should carry a flashlight in case of delay.

• Adults should accompany young children. Place emergency identification tags discreetly in young children’s clothing in case they become separated from their group.

• Young children should stay within their neighborhood and only visit homes they know. Children should be instructed never to enter a home or vehicle of a stranger and have a planned safe return route home.

• Children should be instructed to watch for traffic, stay on sidewalks where available, obey traffic signals, stay in welllit areas, and avoid cutting across rear yards, alleys, and fields. For safety reasons, children should visit houses on one side of the street at a time, crossing only at corners and crosswalks.

• Only give and accept wrapped or packaged candy. All candy should be inspected by a responsible adult before consumption.

• Children should be instructed to be courteous, and respectful of others when trick or treating, and not be a nuisance or annoyance to neighbors. Children should be reminded to avoid pranks such as, but not limited to, ringing doorbells, throwing eggs, spraying shaving cream or silly string, which can be very dangerous and result in serious injuries to others. Hard plastic or wood props such as daggers or swords should be avoided.

• Homeowners should clear their sidewalks and yards of obstacles and decorations which may be difficult to see in the dark. Pets should be kept away from children; costumes often frighten a pet.

Parents should remind their children of the dangers of pranks and mischief.

Merchants are requested to limit sales of products that can be used to create mischief. As always, additional police patrols will be on hand.

To assist parents in teaching their children to be safe during Halloween, safety materials provided by the AAA Northeast are available at Garden City Police Headquarters.

Be alert for any unusual circumstances.

Notify the Police Department of suspicious activity immediately by calling 911. As a reminder, the Police non-emergency line is 516-465-4100.

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GCPL program: Gadgets & Gizmos for the Kitchen With Chef Rob Scott via Facebook Live

Saturday, November 6 @ 3:00 p.m.

Simply Creative chef Rob Scott will review over 15 Different Gadgets and Gizmos that you might be considering purchasing this holiday season. He will discuss the pros and cons of these kitchen products and whether you should buy it or leave it in the store. You will also learn how to use these new innovations. Please visit the Library’s Facebook page a few minutes before the program begins. Live program will begin automatically, no separate link or sign-in required. If you miss the class, feel free to watch at a later date through the Library’s website www. gardencitypl.org or on our Facebook page. 15 Different Gadgets and Gizmos that will make Cooking Easier will take place Saturday, November 6 at 3:00 p.m. and is open to all and no registration required.

Chef Rob Scott will present an online program to help you decide what cooking gadgets are must-haves.

Library hosts art lecture on Borghese Gallery

Mary Maguire, art aficionado, transported patrons to the eternal city of Rome with a fascinating visual presentation highlighting the Borghese Gallery and Museum on Wednesday, October 13 at the Garden City Public Library. The presentation included four colossal statues by Gian Bernini, six paintings created by Caravaggio, and masterpieces by Raphael, Titian, Giorgione, and Veronese.

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Teen Paint Night: Pumpkin Painting

Pumpkins bearing the teens’ artwork are displayed in front of the Library’s Tweens and Teens Room following Teen Paint Night: Pumpkin Painting, which was held on Wednesday, October 20 at the Library.

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Teen Crafternoon: Tie Dye with Chris Buchman

Science teacher Chris Buchman helps teens create colorful tie dye patterns on face masks during Teen Crafternoon: Tie Dye, which was held on Monday, October 25 at the Library.

Reading Pals at the Garden City Public Library

Children’s Librarian Tiffany Carcamo assists teen volunteers and children as they work on a pumpkin art craft at the second session of Reading Pals, which was held Tuesday, October 12 at the Library and was a joint program between the Children’s and Young Adult Departments.

The classic novel “Sense and Sensibility” by Jane Austen has been adapted for the stage and will be coming to Adelphi University’s Performing Arts Center (PAC) beginning on Tuesday, November 2. Presented by Adelphi’s Department of Theatre, under the direction of Janice L. Goldberg, the show will examine the audience’s reactions, both reasonable and ridiculous, to societal pressures.

The novel was adapted as a play by award-winning actress and playwright Kate Hamill. Staying true to Austen’s story, the play will follow the fortunes and misfortunes of the Dashwood sisters, Eleanor and Marianne. After the death of their father, the sisters are left financially destitute and socially vulnerable. Set in gossipy late 18th-century England, with a fresh female voice, the play is full of humor, emotional depth and bold theatricality.

Austen was an English novelist known primarily for her six major novels, includ-

ing “Pride and Prejudice.” Her novel “Sense and Sensibility,” set in the late 18th century, has continuously been illustrated, excerpted, abridged and adapted for stage, film and television.

Performances will be held at Adelphi’s Olmsted Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on November 2, 6:30 p.m on November 3, 7:30 p.m on November 4., 7:30 p.m on November 5, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m on November 6, and 2 p.m. on November 7. The November 6 7:30 performance will also be available via livestream. For tickets, visit adelphi.edu/ events/sense-and-sensibility All audience members age 12 and over are required to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19. Anyone under 12 or who is not fully vaccinated must show proof of a negative test taken within 72 hours of the performance. All guests regardless of age or vaccination status will be required to wear masks while inside the Adelphi PAC. In addition, capacity will be limited to 50 percent for many of the PAC events.

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GC Fire Dept holds Safety Day

Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin (third right), Councilman Tom Muscarella (left) and Town Clerk Kate Murray (second left) presented a Citation to Devyn Moody, chief of the Garden City Fire Department, during the department’s Fire Safety Day event on October 3. Also attending were Garden City firefighter Gerry Whelan, Garden City Village Mayor Cosmo Veneziale and Trustee Colleen Foley.

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Sweats for Vets Members of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 265 held their annual drive to collect new navy blue, light blue or gray sweatshirts and sweatpants for veterans at the veterans hospital facility in Northport.

This year the hospital liaison has indicated the need for men’s sizes M, L, XL, and 2X. Donations of sweatsuits that meet these specifications may be delivered to 38 Locust Street or 11 Tremont Street.

If you would prefer to contribute to the purchase of these needed items, a check may be written to ALA Unit 265 and mailed to: ALA Unit 265, PO Box 8, Garden City NY 11530.

Call 516-742-3696 for inquiries.

Sweatsuits are part of the Christmas parcel we bring to the resident patients at the hospital. Those veterans look forward to their new clothing each year.

Top row: Felicia Lovaglio, Marilyn Blauert, Dorothy Kraker Bottom row: Gail McLaughlin, Betty Erdos

American Legion Empire State Scholars celebrated On October 6th at a joint meeting of William Bradford Turner Post 265 and Auxiliary Unit 265, high school juniors impressively presented the benefits of their Empire State Scholarship experience.

Grateful for having been awarded the opportunity, the expressed their appreciation for gaining an understanding of establishing a community, engaging legislative processes, and facing the challenges that emerge in the governance of a sovereign entity.

Three recipients: Peter Halloran, Ashley Bremer, Caterina Kephart were honored at the meeting.

Empire Boys and Empire Girls State Scholarship programs are highly regarded in many sectors of education, business and service organizations.

Interested candidates are interviewed and selected in cooperation with the students’ high schools of attendance.

Amy and Catarina attend Garden City High School and Peter attends Chaminade High School. Not in attendance were Emily Pogozelski, Kaitlyn Fuoco, Julia Fowler and Mark Vitels, Garden City High School recipients.

Congratulations to all this year’s Empire State Scholars, their parents and their educators.

Attention Veterans: VA Healthcare eligibility During Covid-19 many veterans tried to get shots at a VA hospital and found they were not enrolled in VA healthcare. So do it now - it is easy and there is no cost.

Basic eligibility for VA health care If you served in the active military, naval or air service and are separated under any condition other than dishonorable, you many qualify for VA health care benefits. Current and former members of the Reserves or National Guard who were called to active duty (other than for training only) by a federal order and completed the full period for which they were called or ordered to active duty may also be eligible for VA health care.

Quickly find out if you may be eligible for enrollment Use the online VA Health Benefits Explorer at hbexplorer.vacloud.us/ to answer a few questions about yourself (you will be asked no more than 15 questions) and learn about the VA health care benefits you could receive as an enrolled veteran. Afterward, you will be given an opportunity to apply for enrollment. If you wish, you can skip the Explorer and simply apply for enrollment using one of the options below.

Easy ways to apply for enrollment

By Phone Veterans can complete applications

for enrollment in VA health care by telephone. To apply, call 1-877-222-VETS (8387) Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET. Online Veterans can fill out the application online at www.va.gov/health-care/ apply/application and electronically submit it to the VA for processing. VA will search your supporting documentation through its electronic information systems and contact you if it is unable to verify your military service. For help filling out the application, call 1-877-222VETS (8387) Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

By Mail The application form can be downloaded from www.va.gov/health-care/ how-to-apply/. Mail the completed and signed form to: Health Eligibility Center, Enrollment Eligibility Division 2957 Clairmont Road NE, Suite 200 Atlanta, GA 30329-1647 In Person You can apply at any VA health care facility.

Information provided by your local American Legion Post 268 Garden City.

A reminder: Veterans Day is Thursday, November 11th and the ceremony will start at 10:45 a.m. by the Library.

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Back row: Mrs. Bresner, Ashley Bremer Empire Girls’ State Recipient, Katerina Kephart Empire Girls’ State Recipient, Peter Halloran Empire Boys’ State recipient with his father John and grandfather Post member John Halloran, Frank Tauches Post Commander.

Katerina Kephart and Jacqueline Eltringham. Katerina is Empire Girls’ State Recipient. She won the wreath in the evening raffle. Jackie is President Garden City Smerican Legion Auxiliary Post 265.

Men watching football showcase copies of “The Anniversary Box – A Love Story,”

by Tom Murphy (center, back) they bought at a “Football, Love and Barb’s Beer” fundraiser at Doc O’Grady’s Oct 24 to support a cure for lung cancer. The Jets lost, but these guys and all those who purchased a copy to support the cause are champs. Full details on the novel and the campaign at TheAnniversaryBox.com.

WPOA seeks applicants for village, school trustees

The Western Property Owners Association (WPOA) is seeking applicants for the positions of Village Trustee, a two-year term beginning in April 2022, and School Board Trustee, a three-year term beginning in July 2022.

Residents of the Western Section of the Village who are interested in either position are urged to submit a letter of interest and a resume to: RoseAnn Vernice, President, c/o WPOA, P.O. Box 7976, Garden City, NY 11530, or to drvernice@optonline.net. The deadline for submission of applications is Friday, November 12, 2021.

Any resident who wishes to have further information on these two positions is welcome to contact the WPOA at drvernice@optonline.net. For an outline of qualifications for office, please visit our website, gcwpoa.com.

Prior to the start of our Wednesday, November 17, 2021 general meeting, the WPOA will host a Town Hall style gathering where applicants will be able to

present themselves to Western residents and outline their qualifications and desires to serve as a Village or School Board trustee. Residents in attendance will be permitted to ask questions. The Town Hall and general meeting will take place at Homestead School, 7:30 p.m. This new Town Hall event is part of the WPOA’s updated nominating process, which is designed to offer a more transparent procedure that gives residents greater input and an opportunity to familiarize themselves with Western Section applicants.

The WPOA Nominating Committee will contact applicants to schedule interviews in late November-early December.

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

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Adelphi to present “Dialog on Democracy”

Joseph W. Westphal On Thursday, November 4, Adelphi University will host “The Future of Democracy: A U.S. and International Perspective,” a conversation between former U.S. Ambassador and Adelphi Trustee Joseph W. Westphal, PhD, and former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson. The event will be in person and live streamed from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the concert hall at Adelphi's Performing Arts Center (PAC).

The conversation is a part of Adelphi’s Global Dialogues series, which brings high-profile U.N. ambassadors and officials from around the world to broaden the understanding of the Adelphi community on local, national and international issues.

This dialogue between Westphal and Johnson will focus on democratic values and principles nationally and internationally.

Westphal, a 1970 Adelphi graduate, was the U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia from 2014 to 2017. He has held positions in the administrations of Presidents Carter, Reagan, Clinton, Bush, and Obama, working in the Department of the Interior, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Defense and the Department of State.

Johnson, who received an Adelphi honorary degree in 2014 and served as a trustee from 2001-2005, is a partner in the law firm of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, LLP, and the former U.S. secretary of homeland security (2013-2017). Prior to becoming secretary of homeland security, Johnson was general counsel of the Department of Defense (2009-2012).

In-person tickets are $5 and free for students, staff, faculty and alumni.

Virtual tickets are also free, but registration is required.

To buy tickets or register for the livestream, visit: Adelphi.edu/events/ futureofdemocracy All audience members age 12 and over are required to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19. Anyone under 12 or who is not fully vaccinated must show proof of a negative test taken within 72 hours of the performance. All guests, regardless of age or vaccination status, will be required to wear masks while inside the Adelphi PAC.

Free smoke alarms available New York State Senator Kevin Thomas has partnered with the American Red Cross to install free smoke alarms in homes throughout Nassau County.

The American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign helps save lives by installing

free smoke alarms in homes that don't have them, and by educating people about home fire safety. Residents can call Senator Thomas’ office at (516) 7391700 to sign up for free Smoke Alarms installed by the Home Fire Campaign/ American Red Cross.

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THE VIEW FROM HERE

The 2021 elections

BY BOB MORGAN, JR. In the midst of a rough political patch for President Biden, voters in scattered parts of the United States will have a chance to weigh in next Tuesday on their overall attitude toward politics and the two parties, which necessarily will be a reflection, positive or negative, on Mr. Biden Mr. Biden’s troubles, which have been manifested in shrinking approval (and growing disapproval) ratings, have included a number of things beyond his control (for example, the Delta variant) as well as self-inflicted wounds. The President has certainly taken justified hits in recent days on a number of fronts, from his disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan, to rising inflation, to chaos at the border, to disruptions of the supply chain.

Turning to the elections, while many races revolve around mostly local issues, some have clearly national implications. Probably the marquee race this year is the Virginia governor race between Democrat Terry McAuliffe, and Republican Glenn Youngkin, which has nationally based themes and thus is more of a referendum on Mr. Biden. Indeed, Mr. Biden plans to campaign for Mr. McAuliffe..

Under Virginia law, governors are limited to one term, although a former governor like Mr. McAuliffe may run again. While Virginia has been trending Democratic since 2005, the governor’s race historically has tended to favor the party not occupying the White House. At present, this election is very close, with the last four polls showing a dead heat.

Republicans seem to have an enthusiasm edge and are certainly hopeful of pulling this one out.

Mr. Youngkin has been able to run on education issues, including the imposition of race based curriculums by school boards and security concerns. Mr. McAuliffe certainly did not help himself by declaring during a debate that he didn’t think parents “should be telling schools what to teach." If Mr.Youngkin can gain sufficient points based on general dissatisfaction with the Biden Administration combined with concern against “woke” cultural issues to defeat Mr. McAuliffe, that would be a good sign for Republicans next year.

For his part, Mr. McAuliffe, on the defensive on education, has constantly attempted to tie Mr. Youngkin to former President Trump, who is not particularly popular in Virginia, calling Mr. Youngkin a “Trump wannabe”. Mr. Trump has not campaigned for Mr. Youngkin, but some of the candidate’s supporters are ardently pro-Trump, including a group who allegedly organized a rally with a pledge of allegiance to a flag present at the infamous January 6 rally. (Mr. Youngkin roundly condemned this rally.) Certainly, if Mr. McAuliffe is able to disqualify Mr. Youngkin by his ties to Mr. Trump, that would be a good omen for President Biden and his party going into 2022.

The second race for governor, in New Jersey, pits incumbent Phil Murphy against GOP challenger Jack Ciattarelli. New Jersey is a pretty Democratic state lately and Mr. Murphy, partly running on his COVID response, is clearly leading in the race. Nevertheless, the last poll has the race in single digits, which means that Mr. Ciatrarelli is outpolling a typical Republican candidate. An upset by him, although probably not in the cards, would indicate huge problems for Mr, Biden and the Democrats.

The mayoral race in New York City sometimes has national implications, but probably not this time.

The Democratic candidate, and overwhelming favorite, Eric Adams, a former police officer, has run a centrist, pro-law enforcement campaign, and the race really lacks a partisan cast.

I do note that some New York State ballot propositions, while little discussed and not really of national significance, could help cement the Democrats’ already overwhelming edge in the nation’s fourth largest state. Proposition 1 would basically end bipartisan legislative redistricting and give Democrats sole control of the process. Propositions 3 and 4 would allow same day voter registration and allow no excuses absentee ballots, proposals that Republicans fear will reduce the integrity of the voting system.

So we will see what the voters’ first verdict will be.

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The PTA wishes a Happy Veterans Day to all the veterans in the Garden City community, along with their families. The Garden City PTA thanks you for your service.

An Author Visit to Remember

The PTA would like to thank the nearly 200 community members who registered for and attended our virtual author visit with Jessica Lahey, educator and New York Times bestselling author of “The Gift of Failure.” Parents, educators and interested community members came together for a thoughtful discussion of Ms. Lahey’s newest book, “The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence.” We’re thankful for the support of our PTA members and the opportunity to bring such important and relevant conversations to the community year after year. We hope to see

you all at upcoming events!

Fall Sportswear Pick-up Nov. 13

The Fall Sportswear Pickup event is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, November 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Garden City Middle School Cafeteria.

Orders are taking longer to fill this year due to ongoing supply chain shortages, so if we need to change this date, the PTA will send an email communication to all members and share updates on our social channels. Thank you for your patience!

PTA’s Annual Fundraising Dinner is Booked!

Garden City PTA is pleased to announce the return of our Annual Fundraising Dinner to be held on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at the Garden City Hotel. We look forward to a festive evening in celebration of all

the GREAT things we do in Garden City Schools! It will be an amazing night filled with awards, raffle baskets, dinner and dancing. Please mark your calendars and save this important date!

You will not want to miss it!

Mark Your Calendars: Dates to Remember

• November 2: Schools Closed for Election Day • November 5: Photo Make-up Day (K–8th Grade) • November 11: Schools Closed for Veterans Day • November 13, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.: Sportswear pick-up at GCMS • November 25–26: Schools Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

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Rotary’s immense food drive serves local charities On October 12, behind Kings food market on Franklin Avenue, Garden City, the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club held a food drive to benefit “For the Love of Pete’s Pantry.” The Pantry is a Seaford based nonprofit that meets the food insecurity needs of local families with special needs necessities.

In conjunction with Rotary Service Week, Rotary volunteers had gathered at Kings in shifts from dawn until near dusk to collect nonperishable food items. The Pantry will turn these items into Thanksgiving baskets to help meet the needs of families with special needs children and victims of domestic violence along with others who access the pantry for food and basic needs.

The goal had been to collect 100 pounds of food items, but Rotary organizer Diana O’Neill reports an over-thetop goal breaker with 388 items collected weighing 308 pounds!

Mineola-Garden City Rotary thanks the generous shoppers who contributed to this project’s success. Thanks also go to the dedicated volunteers and to Kings for providing the venue.

With its theme, “Service Above Self,” For the Love of Pete’s Pantry joins the many services which Rotary provides annually for the needs of the local community and beyond. Rotary President Diane Marmann reports that this was a gem of a service project and one of Rotary's best!

Two shifts of Rotary volunteers begin the food collections to benefit For the Love of Pete’s Pantry charity. From left: Rotarian Michael Genova, Beverly James, Diana O’Neill, food drive organizer; Jim Brady, Lynne Koszalka and Jeff Buchheit.

Manning the morning food collection shift are Rotarian Jeff Buchheit, Mineola-Garden City Club treasurer, with Rotarian Michael Genova.

With the collection goal more than tripled (308 pounds and 388 items of unperishable food items) the shopping bags were delivered to For the Love of Pete’s Pantry the night of the collection. Pictured are Beth Escobar (center), creator of the Pantry and Rotarian Diana O’Neill, food drive organizer (second from left), along with Pantry volunteers.

Generous donors fill shopping bags with nonperishable food items. Rotary volunteers pictured (from left) are: Jim Brady, Diana O’Neill, Peter Marshall, Lynne Maimone-Koszalka and Diane Dean.

Shopping bags stack up as Rotarians Diana O’Neill, food drive organizer, and Althea Robinson keep an eye on the rising weight thermometer, as it exceeds the goal of 100 to 308 pounds.

Morning shift Rotary volunteers Jim Brady, past club president, and Beverly James, Rotary’s District 7255 assistant governor.

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Troop 55’s annual camping trip to Camp Hero

Scouts lineup to be awarded their badges.

BY KEVIN BYRNES, TROOP HISTORIAN Boy Scout Troop 55 from Garden City took its annual camping/fishing trip to Camp Hero in Montauk the weekend of September 17th to 19th.

The boys enjoyed many fun and exciting activities such as fishing, camping, cooking, hiking and playing games.

Camp Hero is a 754-acre state park located on Montauk Point and a former Air Force station.

The main event of the trip was going on a fishing boat out of Montauk.

Everyone enjoyed a half day of fishing and boating. As a group we caught many fish. Mr. Corrigan caught the largest fish on the boat. After we came back from fishing we went to our campsite and got ready to explore the abandoned Air Force buildings. Many of the

younger scouts learned how to use compasses to find their way around.

We also had to use maps to find our way around the park and not get lost.

At night, the scouts cooked their own meals and chatted with each other. The scouts had an amazing time and are already thinking about how many fish they are going to catch next year.

The following week, the Troop had its Court of Honor where all of the scouts received their rewards from the previous months. The master of ceremonies for this Court of Honor was Second Class scout Michael Tusiani-Eng. A Court of Honor is a ceremony that is held to give the scouts the many awards and badges that they have earned. This Court of Honor was the first one since June so there were a large number of badges to be given out to the scouts.

Everyone ready for a great day of fishing.

Scouts start to prepare their dinner.

Life scout Kevin Byrnes gives a speech.

Younger scouts learn how to use a map and compass.

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Garden City Chamber presents 41st annual Fall Festival Street Fair

Garden City High School cheerleaders getting everyone in the homecoming spirit.

The Garden City Chamber was proud to present its 41st Annual Fall Festival Street Fair after cancelling the event last year due to the COVID19 pandemic. October 9 was a nottoo-chilly fall day for this classic event. Activity on the street begin at six with vendors going to their allocated spaces. John Wilton, Chamber Board member, led the way in organizing the components of the day.

Board members Kevin Walsh and Sal Ferrara became conductors at the event overseeing the trackless train

and the many children taking a ride.

The crowds began arriving at 10 a.m. and continued to build throughout the day as merchandize vendors, Chamber members and community groups exhibited their goods, crafts, services and materials. Music by FiveStone Band filled the streets and there was a performance by the girls of Broadway Bound Garden City.

The Street Fair featured many activities for the kids, including the Trackless Train, sponsored by Coach Realtors, the Bounce House spon-

Board members Salvatore Ferrara and Kevin Walsh were train conductors for the day.

The ever-popular trackless train carrying the little ones up and down Seventh Street. sored by the Garden City Teachers Association and the Pony Rides sponsored by Walsh Markus McDougal & DeBellis LLP, Grimaldi’s Pizzeria and Securities Consultants LLC. The Homecoming Parade kicked

Liz Menges, I’m Not Done Yet Foundation, enjoying the day.

off at 12 p.m. Students from all the schools were represented.

Cheerleaders and marching bands from the high school and middle school participated, as well as kickline and various school clubs, with

The American Legion, with their red poppies, informing the public of their mission.

Coach Realtors, sponsor of the trackless train, provided giveaways. all marching down Seventh Street as onlookers cheered them on!

The Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all the sponsors who made this event possible.

Major Event Sponsors: Donald X. Clavin, Elias Properties Management

Jill Palmeri and The Andy Foundation with their merchandise.

Inc., H. L Gross & Bro. Jewelers and Nassau Financial Federal Credit Union.

Entertainment Sponsors: Coach Realtors, GC Teachers Association, Walsh Markus McDougal & DeBellis, LLP and Grimaldi’s Pizzeria.

The Fire Department closes out the Homecoming Parade.

Friend of the Chamber Sponsors: Ameriprise Financial – Andriola, Goldberg & Associates, Club Pilates, Compass, Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, Digital Graphic Imagery Corp.; Douglas Elliman Real Estate, Four Seasons Realty,

Sam’s Golden Nails & Spa, Securities Consultants LLC, Signature Premier Properties, TherapyMyWay.com and Welcoming Club of Garden City.

The Chamber also thanks all of the Cornstalk Sponsors for making Seventh Street so festive!

IN MEMORIAM

Dr. James Patrick Tierney

Dr. James Patrick Tierney

Dr. James Patrick Tierney of Palm City, Florida and Southampton, New York passed away peacefully on October 19, 2021. He was 84 years old.

Jim was born in Brooklyn, on February 5, 1937, to Stephen

Patrick and Mary Gotard Tierney.

Graduating early from Bushwick High School, he attended Fordham University earning his degree in Pharmacy. While at Fordham he completed the Reserve Officer Training program and was commissioned as an officer in 1958. He served as a rifle range officer at Fort Sam Houston in Texas before following his dream of medical school at the Philadelphia College of Medicine, where he was President of the Class of 1964. He earned medical licenses in four states, and opened a medical practice in Maspeth.

Over his 40 year career he made many house calls, delivered babies, and arranged adoptions, often treating multiple generations of the same family. He loved the art as much as the science of medicine, and would spend extra time talking to his patients to learn more about their whole lives.

Before starting medical school,

Jim returned to New York and married Kathleen Allen on August 27, 1960. As Jim and Kathleen welcomed two sons and a daughter to their home in Garden City, you would often find Jim at the center of a circle of family and friends telling tales that would end in laughter -- or maybe a groan. Between supporting his children’s activities and enjoying time with friends and family, he was active in the Elks and the Cherry Valley Club. He particularly enjoyed creating imaginative meals and wine pairings for dinner parties. The Tierneys built a summer home in Southampton, where he revelled in the sunsets and bemoaned the chill that always started at Labor Day, and enjoyed gatherings with friends at the North Fork Country Club..

As their children grew and married, Jim and Kathleen Tierney moved to the Palm City community of Harbour Ridge in Florida in 2001.

There Jim continued his storytelling

as a frequent dinner host, an avid golfer, and the owner of a discerning palate that he shared with the Wine Club at Harbour Ridge.

James P. Tierney leaves his wife of 61 years, Kathleen Allen Tierney, his son Terrence and wife Lynne, his son Christopher and wife Margaret LaMonica, and his daughter Suzanne Johnson and husband Paul Johnson, and five grandchildren, Caitlyn, Maggie, Phoebe, Kevin, and Quinn, as well as numerous members of extended family and great friends.

A wake will be held on Tuesday, Nov 2, 2021 from 3 to 5pm at Forest Hills Funeral Home, 2001 SW Murphy Road, Palm City, Fl. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Nov, 3 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 1454 SW Mapp Rd, Palm City, FL 34990.

The family appreciates the kind care offered to Dr. Tierney at Treasure Coast Hospice.

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WPOA thanks Village, County for attention to traffic concerns

Pictured with Legislator Schaefer (fourth from left) are (from left) Western Section Library Board Trustee Germaine Greco, Public Works Director Nick Vernice, President RoseAnn Vernice, Vice President Maureen Dellacona, Membership Director Stephen Costello, and Police, Fire and Safety Director Remy Bernardo.

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New southbound speed indicator, located just north of the Stratford Avenue/New Hyde Park Road intersection.

The Western Property Owners Association (WPOA) has begun an in-depth assessment of the traffic needs along the New Hyde Park Road corridor, particularly as to how the new Long Island Railroad underpass may have contributed to a speeding problem along this major artery through Western Garden City.

Nassau County Legislator Laura Schaefer spoke at the WPOA’s general meeting on September 29, and assured County support for the Village to address the speeding and other problems.

Over the summer, the WPOA reached out to Garden City Police Commissioner Ken Jackson with its concerns about speeding, as well as the increase in accidents at the Stratford and Stewart Avenues intersection with New Hyde Park Road.

Commissioner Jackson agreed with the WPOA’s speeding assessment.

Through his efforts, drivers now see indicators showing the Village

speed limit and the driver’s speed, both northbound and southbound on New Hyde Park Road, near to the Stratford Avenue intersection.

The WPOA also brought their concerns to the Village Traffic Commission at its September 16 meeting. The Village Traffic Commission members and Commissioner Jackson were agreeable to pursue the WPOA’s petitions for Walk/Don’t Walk signs at Stewart Avenue and New Hyde Park Road, and a traffic signal and crosswalk at New Hyde Park Road and Dartmouth Street, in the business district.

The Village and County Legislator Schaefer informed the WPOA that the County will conduct a traffic study of the New Hyde Park Road corridor beginning this fall.

The WPOA thanks the Village Traffic Commission, Commissioner Jackson and County Legislator Schaefer for their attention to these traffic and safety matters. The WPOA will continue its efforts to address the safety concerns in the Western Section.

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The GCHS Marching Band earned 1st Place in Division 2A competition at the US Bands NY State Championship at Walt Whitman High School last Sunday.

In that Division (for the second time this season!). the band earned the best caption awards for Best Music, Best Overall Visual, and Best Percussion. Even more amazing was the band earned the highest overall score of 86.3, outperforming over 25 bands, some of which were 2xs their size! They also achieved the highest score in the entire competition for Individual Music and Overall Visual. Their results were nothing short of outstanding!

"I told the students before the show, that as long as they all perform at their personal best, that I would be happy for them and that they should be proud of themselves. But I am glad that they earned these scores and accolades so that they could get the recognition they deserve for all their countless hours of demanding work and efforts," said Band Director Dan DellaMonica.

The band heard Mr. DellaMonica’s advice loud and clear, especially seniors Faith D'Angelo, Mel Dougherty, Spencer Fair, Kaitlin Fuocco, Ryan Glenn, Tyler Glenn, Mary Grlic, Sarah Jin, Kim Leon, Xindi Luo, Ioakim Marinos, Reema Oodal, Blayne Pomaroy, Dan Vazquez, Owen Williams, and Dan Zheng, who performed their final home football game half time show last weekend. They are making the most of the season, working harder than ever while savoring the time with their friends and enjoying these incredible moments and victories!

Color Guard Captain Kimberly Leon said “I am so thankful for the entire marching band who are all like my second family. Every moment I spend with them is always so much fun. Winning States on Sunday and going up to receive the award was the best experience I could have ever had. Garden City worked so hard for this win, and it was well deserved.”

Senior All-State member Dan Vazquez too is honored to be a part of this closeknit, talented group. "I take a lot of pride in being a member of the Marching Band.

The friends and memories that I have are some of the bests of my high school career, and our performance at States was one of them!"

As Dan noted, the band takes immense pride in performing and finding ways to improve each week for the fans in the bleachers and of course, the judges handing out the trophies! Recently, they adopted a new pre-competition tradition that has elevated their level of performance – a pre-show entire run through on the field. This practice requires them to put in even more time, but it helps them get "in the zone", boosts morale and eases nerves before heading off to compete. The students have said that both times that they have done this prior to performing, they were awarded 1st Place trophies!

Mr. DellaMonica is quick to note that this victory is shared with the entire

The brass section playing its heart out.

Color guard and band on the field.

Garden City High School community!

"The students did such an amazing job this weekend with their performance, and I am proud of them. Not only is this an accomplishment for the students, but also for all of those who help and support the Marching Band. The Marching Band Parent Association, our Pit Crew who helps out at every performance with our

equipment, the Marching Band Adult Staff, and the Garden City High School Building and Central Administration for all of their support."

Next up is the US Bands National Championship in Allentown, Pennsylvania November 5 and 6. And of course, the Pep Band will be playing in support of Garden City High School’s

undefeated Varsity Football team in their upcoming playoff games!

Do you have a student interested in joining Garden City High School’s Marching Band in the future?

Please email Mr. DellaMonica at dellamonicad@gcufsd.net

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The A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment Shop

BY MELISSA JAEGER Treats - No Tricks! Get on your broomsticks and fly on over to the Exchange! A not-so-subtle reminder that tomorrow is our Cornelia’s Courtyard Sale (on our back patio), from 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Parking is available across the street in the Lord & Taylor parking lot. There will be some great finds that you won’t be able to pass up, including, but not limited to: • Fabulous furniture finds • Gems & Jewels • Christmas Kringle Kitsch • Tabletop Treasures -- china, glassware and linens In addition to our patio sales, the Shop will be open. We have all kinds of home décor, Halloween and Thanksgiving decorative items and gifts (at our usual excellent prices).

We are just starting to get Christmas merchandise, so be on the look-out going forward. While you shop, enjoy a cup of hot cider and something to nosh on! And don’t forget to bring non-perishable food items for The INN Food Drive – now thru 30th. When you drop off food items at the bin inside the Shop, you will receive a 10% coupon on your next purchase.

If you can’t make it to this event, we really hope to see you on Monday, Nov. 1st!! For the first time ever, we will be open on a Monday. These expanded hours will be in effect through the holidays. Whether we continue to stay open on Mondays year-round will depend on our customers’ feedback. How do you do that? By coming into the shop.

Nov. 4 - We start accepting fur coats for consignments – and sale.

We accept mink, fox and beavers and other high-end furs. Please make an appointment to meet with one of our volunteers who have extensive furrier expertise.

All are welcome to come in and browse the Exchange. However, if you are not vaccinated, please wear a mask. Even though all the volunteers have been vaccinated, you will see that most of us continue to wear our masks, out of an abundance of caution. We offer hand-sanitizer when you enter the shop, and, to keep you feeling safe, we are running the air purifier which cleans the air in the Shop every hour.

We get newly consigned merchandise almost every day! And, we sell new merchandise – especially gift items – purchased through the NY Gift Show. Therefore, I prefer to think of our shop as a Gift and Resale Shop. If you can’t make it in right away, please shop online at www.atstewartexchange.org and come to the Exchange to pick up. We

Get on your broomsticks and fly over to the A. T. Stewart Consignment shop for some great Halloween treats. also post photos on the AT Stewart Exchange Facebook and Instagram pages, as well as the TGCHS website (www.tgchs.org).

Unfamiliar with the Exchange Consignment Shop? We are housed in The Garden City Historical Society (TGCHS) Museum on 109 Eleventh Street (in the basement of the building). All the proceeds from the Shop sales directly benefit TGCHS. In addition to our best sellers – jewelry (costume and fine), lamps, mirrors, and crystal (Waterford, Baccarat, Tiffany) -- we take/accept silver, pocketbooks, china, furniture, artwork, and collectibles. All items are

in new or nearly new condition.

With the virus, we have had to take measures to safeguard our customers, consignors, and volunteers.

We now do consignments by appointment only which helps to keep down the numbers of people in the Shop at any point in time and reduces waittimes to consign. Consignments are now done Wednesday through Friday 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. by appointment ONLY, so please call (516) 746-8900.

Unsure if your items are appropriate to consign? Email photos to store@ atstewartexchange.org and be sure to include sizing info. Please be sure items are cleaned and polished,

ready for sale.

All the profits from the Consignment Shop support the maintenance and upkeep of TGCHS Museum. Thanks to your generous support, work on the outside of the Museum continues.

The Shop is located at 109 Eleventh Street.

Shop Hours: Tues, Thu, Fri: 10:00–4:00 p.m., Wed: 10:00–6:00 p.m., Sat: Noon–4:00 p.m.

For more information, call (516) 746-8900

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What s New?

’ The Welcoming Club is sorry to announce that our Trunk or Treat/ Halloween Spooktacular event on Saturday has been cancelled due to the inclement weather forecast. We are working on a family event for the spring to make up for it—more details to follow in the coming months!

Last week, the club hosted a Ladies Night Out event at Cassariano Italian Eatery. Guests were invited to sip, shop, enjoy some delicious bites, and meet with an Angel Card Reader and Inspirational Medium! Thank you to all everyone who joined, and especially to our amazing vendors: MamaJama Jewels, Crystal's Creations, and Theres.a.Message. It was an incredibly fun and successful night as we raised more than $2,200 for Bethany House!

Upcoming Events

Ladies Winter Wine Tasting

Join us for a festive wine tasting complete with your very own personalized wine glass, snacks, dessert, and some fabulous raffles items! The event will take place on Wednesday, 12/8 at 7pm at the Garden City Historical Society. Save the date and mark your calendars as tickets go on sale this coming Wednesday, 11/3 at 10am!

Holiday Decor Speaker Series

Stay tuned for more information to follow soon regarding our next Speaker Series event with the Welcoming Club's own Alexandra Calame who will be discussing holiday decorating! If you're interested in attending this event or other speaker series, please reach out to Alicia at welcomingclubbookclub@ gmail.com to be added to the list for more information.

Start Your Day with a Walk!

Fall is here, so get your day started with a nice brisk stroll! Stroller Walks take place at 10 a.m. on Fridays. Meet the group at the entrance to Tullamore Park. The club will also be adding stroller walks on the weekend mornings as well, rotating to the different parks in town. If you'd like to receive email updates, please reach out to welcomingclubtoddleractivites@gmail.com for more information.

Mark Your Calendar

Ladies Winter Wine Tasting, Wed. 12/8 at 7 p.m.: Tickets on sale 11/3 at 10 a.m.!

Members of the Welcoming Club enjoyed a recent Ladies Night Out. Holiday Decor Speaker Series: More details to come soon!

Stroller Walks, Fridays at 10 a.m.: Meet at the entrance to Tullamore Park to join the group!

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Book Club: Enjoy a good book amongst friends. The Book Club meets every 6 weeks to discuss the page-turner of choice. For upcoming book club events, please email WelcomingClubBookClub@ gmail.com.

Craft Club: The Craft Club is a great way to meet with friends and get crafty.

No experience necessary. We meet every few months to create a seasonal

craft. 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 home or head out to try local restaurants.

Please email GCSupper@gmail.com for more information.

Bowling Club: No experience necessary! We are looking for new faces to join our Wednesday league. Occasional pacers are welcome. Anyone interested, please contact Ellen (Diller05@aol. com) Carol (santa060@yahoo.com) or Liz (mcdea@aol.com).

Bunko: This simple dice game is 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

fun to 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 week around our beautiful village and a visit to the park. We also set up playgroups with kids of similar age.

Please email welcomingclubtoddleractivities@gmail.com for more information.

Come 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.

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“Cocktails for a Cause” raises funds for Mollie’s Fund From page 1

port one another and tonight is clearly an example of how the Village has supported a great cause and a great Garden City family.

He further emphasized that GCRE’s mission to support the charities and causes that are important to the Village residents remains the focus of the Garden City Real Estate Professionals Foundations efforts and noted several past recipients of GCRE’s fund raising efforts including Charlies Champions, The Bobby Menges I’m Not Done Yet Foundation (INDY), The Interfaith Nutrition Network (The INN), and the NYU Langone/Winthrop Cancer Center for Kids.

At the Gala, Jack and Maggie Biggane were also presented with a Citation from Nassau County recognizing their 20 years of tireless work promoting the Foundation’s message of sun safety across Long Island and the

Metropolitan area. Elaine Phillips, a candidate for Nassau County’s comptroller office, made the presentation on behalf of Legislature Lauren Schaeffer.

Jack Biggane stated on behalf of Mollie’s Fund “that the recognition by Nassau County of their family Foundation was incredible and that the work done by Mollie’s Fund saves thousands of lives each year by simply getting an all-body skin check. It’s simple, it’s easy and it works. It’s a SNAP”. He continued by thanking the efforts of the entire GCRE membership and specifically noting the enormous effort of Amanda Kinney and Lauren Scarantino, the co-chairs of the Charitable Events Committee, as well as Frank Liantonio, chairperson of the Charitable Events Committee.

For more information on GCRE, please visit the website at www.gcrepf. org or contact Joe Farkas at 516-455-1562 or by email at jfarkas@metropolitanra. com

Gary Rufrano (GCRE trustee), Amanda Kinney, (GCRE, co-chair, Charitable Events Committee), Maggie Biggane (Mollie’s Fund), Lauren Scarantino (GCRE, co-chair, Charitable Events Committee), Jack Biggane (Mollie’s Fund), Brian Pinnola (GCRE trustee), Frank Liantonio (GCRE trustee and chairperson, Charitable Events Committee), Joseph A. Farkas (GCRE trustee and president).

East Nominating Committee seeks Trustee candidates

Maggie Biggane (Mollie’s Fund), Jack Biggane (Mollie’s Fund), and Elaine Phillips, candidate for Nassau County comptroller.

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The independent Garden City East Nominating Committee is actively seeking residents of the Eastern section of Garden City who are interested in running for election as the East’s representative on the Village Board of Trustees to serve a two-year term commencing in April 2022.

After hearing feedback following last year’s Village election, the East Nominating Committee has modified its process to create a more transparent procedure that incorporates resident input. Enhancements to the process include: • An information session sponsored by the four Village POAs, held on October 14, for residents interested in learning about qualifications and hearing an overview of the nomination process. Four former Village Trustees and one former School Board Trustee gave an overview of their experiences and answered residents’ questions.

• Scheduling a Town Hall meeting on November 16 to provide East residents an opportunity to meet the potential candidates, ask questions, and provide input.

• Holding a run-off election at the annual Resident Elector Meeting in January where East residents can select a final candidate, assuming there is more than one candidate for the position of Village Trustee.

Separately, pursuant to established EPOA procedures, if there are any additional proposals for nominations made by petition, a second meeting of resident electors will be held on the second

Tuesday after the January meeting for the purpose of voting.

All interested residents are welcome to apply. Past experience or dues-paying membership in the EPOA is not—and never has been—required. The by-laws of the EPOA state clearly that a “member” is each owner and each resident of GC East.

All candidates should submit their name, address, contact information (including phone number and email), and a brief summary of their personal/professional background, as well as a brief summary of the reason for their interest in the trustee position.

Materials should be submitted in writing to the chairperson of the nominating committee, Christine Mullaney, in one of two ways: by email at gceastnominations@gmail.com or via US Mail to 104 Huntington Road, Garden City, 11530.

The deadline for submission is Nov 7, 2021.

Other members of the 15-member GC East Nominating Committee are Donald Byrne, Jonathan Cruickshanks, Paul Dircks, Christa Geldert, Dave Hegarty, Tom Mastanduono, Howie Miller, Joe Moody, Joe Nadolny, Mike Nagler, Joe Owens, Karl Schmidt, Mark Smith and Leo Stimmler.

The EPOA welcomes and encourages all residents to attend meetings and volunteer their time and talents to the Village and its committees. Residents can be assured they will find this a rewarding experience, and you will come away with the knowledge that you have contributed to the excellent quality of life we all enjoy in Garden City.

From page 1 (GCFD) firehouses beginning with headquarters adjacent to Village Hall, and Station No. 3 over on Clinton Road and No. 2 at Edgemere Road,” he said.

The highest-priced requested item on the October 21st agenda was for emergency repairs to Station No. 2, “asking that the Village Board support an Emergency Declaration resolution, exempting the Village of Garden City from competitive bidding and requiring the emergency repairs at Garden City’s Station No. 2 firehouse -- at an anticipated cost of $1.25 million… I am also asking for an emergency bond resolution of $1.5 million,” Suozzi said.

Village Attorney Peter Bee explained the need for a resolution to approve the emergency declaration, To add the items onto the October 21, 2021 agenda, a motion was approved to suspend the rules.

“The first item is for ‘Expert Consulting Services’ and the company proposed to engage is GrayHawk -- to provide expert consulting services, at a rate not-to-exceed $12,000 (at the 2020 hourly rate schedule), regarding the final payment request made by PKAD, for services related to the Village of Garden City Fire Station No. 2...we received a proposal from GrayHawk about four weeks ago. GrayHawk was recommended to me by one of the engineering firms that I had solicited the same services from, as I initially solicited services from five well-known Long Island engineering firms as well as from three legal firms. One of the law firms said they had worked with GrayHawk in the past, and I spoke with them and reviewed their website, and I think GrayHawk will do a great job for us,” Administrator Suozzi said.

In 2018 Woodbury-based Cameron Engineering was selected by the village to look into the scope of work that is necessary for Fire Station No. 2.

“The reason they were chosen was because as of that time they had done over 120 firehouses in New York City for the FDNY, in Manhattan and across

the five boroughs. In total Cameron had completed work on about 450 firehouses. And I called Cameron Engineering to come by again last week to assess conditions at Station No. 2, and as you might suspect it was determined to be in visibly worse condition….they discussed the approach to repairing this firehouse which takes into account the future design and expansion possibilities. After I asked them to break the project up into what would be needed right away they developed a four phase-approach to the firehouse, beginning with a Phase I A and a Phase I B. The emergency repair allocation pertains to the Phase I, which are items to be completed right away with Phase I A part of requested additions tonight,” Suozzi said.

The immediate emergency repairs will involve securing the tower structure and existing staircase with the use of exterior netting, scaffolding, bracing, tarping, Suozzi told the trustees.

He added that the aging facade of Fire Station No. 2 would be repaired due to its age and condition. There would also be project work to replace the building maintenance systems, as well as an item to protect the station’s structure from water infiltration with repairs for broken and damaged windows. Conducting site testing for asbestos and other hazardous materials was also outlined in the initial scope of work. Another project work item is mold remediation in the building.

The “third leg” of the approvals requested by Administrator Suozzi was for the contractual hire of Cameron Engineering -- for $110,500 -- to provide engineering services to the village regarding the emergency repairs proposed for the Edgemere Firehouse in the Phase I A, as outlined.

“All subsequent phases for Station No. 2 beginning with its Phase I B as defined would be put out for the competitive bidding process….because of the nature of Phase I A we’re asking for the emergency declaration to forego the bid process,” Suozzi said.

Village Attorney Bee also informed

the Board about additions to the October 21 consent agenda involving the three topics for Station No. 2; for the board to declare the emergency and then authorizing the board to select and engage the firms that will complete emergency repair work. As Bee and Suozzi both commented, Cameron Engineering will essentially be serving as the construction manager for the Station No. 2 emergency repairs.

Resolutions for Board

Bee also explained proposed resolutions including one for the mulch clearing at the DPW Yard, and another to replace older staircases at the same Public Works’ Yard facility (between its first and second floors) and another at the GCFD Fire Training facility.

Administrator Suozzi said the Fire Training facility at the old village Incinerator contains an aged, obsolete steel staircase which would need to be replaced due to safety concerns for the firefighters training at the site.

“We asked our Central Garage crew to look at it, but it’s severely rusted and they cannot weld it back into working condition. That needs to be replaced so Superintendent of Building Giuseppe Giovanniello went out to find a vendor that can fabricate the staircase. In addition there’s a staircase between the upper and lower levels of the Department of Public Works Yard, which has no safety railings, as pointed out by the safety coordinator who works in the Village’s Human Resources Department,” Suozzi explained.

Administrator Suozzi says a transfer of funds in the village budget would cover the expenses, as both staircases would be repaired for a price of $23,605. Prior to Board approval Village Treasurer Irene Woo commented on the allocation, as she said funding would be available from a completed project that ran under budget, plus another GCFD project is currently on hold -- the junior firefighters’ changing room project.

“Both projects had funding allocated in the Capital Plan, and we can transfer

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the amount needed between $23,000 and $24,000 from either of the projects,” Woo said.

Suozzi confirmed that the junior firefighters’ changing room project would be on hold and its funds would remain unspent until the 2022-2023 budget discussions take place.

Emergency mulch removal

During the October 21 meeting, Administrator Suozzi told the Board that the upcoming autumn leaf collections will pose a problem for at the Village Yard.

“The Village has a mulch field on six acres of property down at the DPW Yard, with storage of three to three-and-a-half years’ worth of mulch there; this site is monitored by the State Department of Environmental Conservation weekly and we just renewed our five-year permit. But we don’t have enough room to store this year’s collected leaves so I am asking the Board for an emergency resolution with Vigliotti Landscape Service Center (based in Westbury). Their last quoted price was $765 per ton, and I had allocated $500,000 in the 2021-2022 Village budget anticipating this….as we search for other, less expensive options I would ask the Board to allow me to provide the leaves/mulch service there with an emergency resolution, foregoing the competitive bidding process, but with a sum not-to-exceed $350,000. I think we could make substantial progress with the clearance of the mulch field with that allocated,” Suozzi noted.

He says an excellent suggestion for the current fall leaf cleanup came from Department of Public Works Deputy Superintendent Dominick Stanco: with current Village leaf collections in October and early November, there should be lighter and drier leaves/material to gather, and that could mean it becomes feasible to bring that collected foliage directly to Vigliotti Landscape Service Center under the terms of the new contract.

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Treasurer updates Board on budget outlook From page 3

According to Treasurer Woo, “at the time (16 to 17 months ago) the Board discussed whether or not to open the pool for the summer, and eventually there was a delayed opening as it was allowed in July, and those restrictions surrounding COVID and safety protocols were in place, including how many people could attend the pool at given times. As a result a lot of the summer (2020) Recreation and Pool programming was also cancelled. For that summer the revenues were very low, totaling in at about $961,000 less than what was budgeted.

“Although the village’s Pool (enterprise fund) had less expenditures, it did not make up for 2020’s lower revenues and it saw a net loss of about $400,000,” she said.

The good news is the most recent performance of the Pool Enterprise fund, which for the first quarter of FY 2021-2022 (summer 2021) saw both an increase in revenues -- compared against its recent prior years’ revenues, as well as against the budgeted revenues.

Woo says the budgeting for the Pool Enterprise fund for summer 2021 (through May 31) was held at a conservative level. Garden City Pool memberships have remained steady in sales and renewals, and Woo was eager to report that so far “Pool revenues received have exceeded expectations.”

“This fiscal year it is expected that

the Pool Enterprise fund will recoup the losses it saw last year,” Woo said.

The Tennis Enterprise Fund recovered well in the latter part of 2020 though the tennis bubble facility was closed once the pandemic began. Like the Pool the facility did open in July 2020, but there were many deferred Tennis Fund revenues from that prior (spring 2020) quarter -- according to Woo, that resulted in a higher revenue than expected by the Tennis Fund for FY 2020-2021 -- by about $43,000 -- due to the timing the revenues were accounted for.

Another municipal enterprise is the Water Fund, which in FY 2020-2021 saw an increase in its budget of about $1.2 million. With her report to the Board on October 21, Woo attributed that increase on the premiums on Water securities to the Village’s issuance of the BANs (Bond Anticipation Notes, temporary debt) for the multiple water well AOP (Advanced Oxidation Process) treatments to remove the emerging contaminant 1,4 dioxane.

At the end of FY 2020-2021 both the Water and Tennis Enterprise funds finished with favorable surpluses, with revenues exceeding expenses.

According to Treasurer Woo, both the Water and Tennis funds are currently “in line” with their performance for the first quarter of this fiscal year with where they traditionally are in revenues and expenditures.

During the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2021-2022 (the three months since June 1, 2021) Woo says Garden City has

revenues that are in line with the same beginning period of the prior fiscal year, when the pandemic was in effect during summer months of 2020. She noted that the two major projects’ Building Department fees received early in FY 2020-2021 were not part of the current fiscal year budgeting and there are new sources of village revenues to discuss: “This year we’re seeing revenues coming in that were trending lower a year ago, due to COVID. These include increases to the line items for Police and Court fee revenues, with tickets issued that the Village collects fines and fees from, and in with more of our village’s Recreational programs opened back up and more of the village facilities being used the Recreation fees are resurgent so far in the first quarter of this fiscal year. We are seeing these increases to revenue lines that were lower during FY 2020-2021 because of COVID. “Village expenditures are actually lower compared with the first quarter of last fiscal year, and are on track with the budget. Last year we had the expenditures from Tropical Storm Isaias in August and overall the expenditures are lower through the first several months of FY 2021-2022. The expenditures for the Enterprise funds -- the Pool, Tennis and Water funds -- are very much in line although with the Water fund we are seeing favorable variances from a year ago as a result of open positions,” Woo told the Board of Trustees.

As a key part of her municipal finance report, Village Treasurer Woo

explained how the Village tracks overtime costs for village employees as that is evaluated with year-over-year figures looked into, including for the Garden City Police Department. According to Woo the comparisons of overtime costs are both the current overtime expenses “versus the budgeted amounts as well as versus the prior fiscal year.”

So far for 2021-2022 (since June 1) the Village’s Overtime expenses were approximately $450,000, compared with the sum of $530,000 for village overtime through the first quarter of 2020-2021.

But Woo also attributed a spike in the summer of 2020 for overtime costs to Tropical Storm Isaias.

“Overall overtime for this fiscal year is in line with the 2021-2022 budget. For last fiscal year, village-wide, the overtime expenditures increased -- while they were less than budgeted, there was an increase observed for year-overyear overtime costs. This is mostly as a result of increasing overtime due to the tropical storm, as we had overtime accrued in the Parks department as well as from Public Works to clear away all the debris Isaias left behind. But for the Police Department there was a reduction in overtime due to the many cancellations of events during the fiscal year (2020-2021),” Treasurer Woo said.

Mayor Cosmo Veneziale responded that “the financial outlook for the Village of Garden City is in good shape,” which Woo quickly confirmed.

GCHS football coach receives warning letter From page 1 team that wins by more than 42 points must submit in writing the lengths to which he went to avoid running up the score.

Pat Pizzarelli, Executive Director of the Section VIII office, said that the biggest issue his office had with the game, was the 85 yard touchdown pass the first string quarterback threw at the end of the game.

“They were up by more than forty points at the time he threw the pass, so

we felt that was a bit too excessive on their end,” said Pizzarelli.

He added that if the coach is accused of a second violation, he will be suspended for the next game.

“We know that the coach being with his team is important to the players, so that is why the first violation is a written notice and the second violation will result in a suspension. We want this to just be a learning experience,” said Pizzarelli.

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all of their games so far this season and have compiled a perfect 7-0 record heading into the playoffs.

In four of those games, including the MacArthur game, the Trojans exceeded the 42 point differential.

“In those first three games we felt that the coach acted appropriately and no penalty was given out,” said Pizzarelli.

The ‘lopsided score policy’ was rewritten in 2019, after Plainedge football coach , Rob Shaver, was suspended

for having run up the score against an opponent.

“We felt that it was too severe to suspend the coach on a first violation and now a written warning is sent for a score exceeding the sports guidelines.”

In the newly revised policy, a second violation would result in a suspension for one game and a third violation would result in an immediate suspension with no appeal possible until the incident is ruled upon by the Section VIII competition committee.

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cveneziale@gardencityny.net From page 25 will be performed. Crews will also construct the roof of the hydrogen peroxide canopy and pour the concrete for the stairs in front of the building.

Treasurer’s Report

Village Treasurer Irene Woo presented a summary of Fiscal Year 2020-21 and Q1 for Fiscal Year 2021-22 during the October 21, 2021 Board of Trustees meeting. Overall, in the General Fund, revenues were favorable to budget by approximately $432,000 as a result of several favorable variances that totaled $4 million. The majority ($2.7 million) was the result of Building Department fees from two large projects during the 2020-21 Fiscal Year – $1.9 million in building permit fees for the accelerated project at 1111 Franklin Avenue, the former home of Sears, and more than anticipated fees for the 555 Stewart Avenue project. This project had a change in scope and therefore the fees came in $400,000 more than anticipated.

As a result of Tropical Storm Isaias and COVID, the Village received approximately $1.3 million in FEMA reimbursements. Favorable variances were par-

tially offset by lower revenues totaling $3.6 million, the majority of which came from the deferred Business District paving project ($1.9 million in reimbursements). Additionally, the Village performed less road paving and more paving of parking lots so the Village wasn’t eligible for CHIP (Consolidated Highway Improvement Program) funding. Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi, however, confirmed with New York State that the Village is eligible for CHIPS funding once the roadway portion of the paving work is completed.

Further, the Village received approximately $355,000 less in sidewalk reimbursements. To view the full Report, please visit the Village website at www. gardencityny.net.

Third Track Work

Beginning in late October, crews will install transmission lines east and west of the Denton Avenue Bridge. Residents will notice crews working both during the week and on weekends to progress this project. Work will occur on the project element overnight for approximately one week. During the weekend of October 30-31, crews will work

on transmission lines between Nassau Boulevard and Herricks Road, on the north side of the tracks. Double track outages have also been scheduled for the Main Line for October 30-31. To reduce the overall project schedule, the project team will use these double-track outages to complete other activities in proximity to the tracks. During the weekend, residents will likely notice increased activity along the right-ofway. To ensure restoration of rail service by Monday mornings, crews will be working through the overnight hours.

Pickleball returns

Recreation Commissioner Paul Blake announces that Pickleball has returned to the St. Paul’s Fieldhouse.

Two morning sessions are offered Tuesday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Play is drop in and rotate is on a first come, first serve basis for Village of Garden City residents only. At this time no guests are allowed. The fee is $6 per person, per session. Check or Credit Card only. Discount passes – a five pack for $25 - are available at the Recreation Office, 108 Rockaway Avenue. For more

information, call 465-4075.

Halloween Safety

Halloween is supposed to be a time of wholesome fun. However, this year not everyone may feel comfortable with trick-or-treating due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As such, the Police Department will continue its program started last year by preparing green and red signs to place in windows, or visible areas, for trick-or-treaters to identify whether residents are welcoming them or not.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Email: Editor@GCNews.com From page 2 our ancestors and are afraid that the people we care about will associate us with their actions. It is hard because we are still learning ourselves. This is why the curriculum in the schools is so important, so our children will have one leg up on us and so that we learn how to see and acknowledge those things and understand how it affects our friends today. It is hard, but it is necessary.

• Ingrained in many of us is the desire to remain neutral. We don’t like to cause waves, sound misinformed, or get involved in anything controversial.

We have people we love who have different opinions than us and we don’t want to fight with them. I have stayed silent too many times because I was afraid I didn’t have the right words (I still feel like I don’t), or that I would upset someone (I always will), or that it might make someone dislike me (I’m sure there will be many regardless). But for me, I can’t sit by, and watch people I care for feel like they are not welcome in their home, in my community.

I will not be perfect (my apologies in advance), but I will continue to learn how to best support my friends and neighbors, and I will continue to fight for them to be seen authentically in our schools and for them to feel as welcome, safe, and included as I have here in our community. I urge any of you who feel the same as I do, to find ways to share

your voice, if not as loudly, in more numbers than those who are fighting to silence their history and their inclusiveness in this community. Let them know they are not alone and are indeed most welcome here in Garden City.

Katie Roland

Urge no more spending

To the Editor: I implore everyone in Garden City who are already burdened with high inflation and taxes to let our representative (Kathleen Rice) know that you don’t believe that the unnecessary spending proposed by Biden, Pelosi, Schumer, Sanders and the rest of the radical Democrats will be fully paid for and not add to our National Debt. Our children and grandchildren will be paying for this their whole lives. If our representative votes with Pelosi again she clearly isn’t looking out for her constituents.

Every taxpayer should be alarmed by this socialist takeover of our lives.

Additional entitlement programs which will never be reined in or limited are a large part of this enormous spending which will further destroy the economy of the US. Richard Hay

GC resident for District Attorney

To the Editor: Whether you are a Democrat, Republican, Liberal or Conservative, please vote for Anne Donnelly for

District Attorney of Nassau County.

Anne is a 32+ year prosecutor with the Nassau District Attorney’s office, a working mother and Garden City resident who has raised her children here. Experience counts; we need a committed prosecutor not a politician who voted for the terrible “bail laws” that have released thousands of criminals from jail.

Thomas Ryan

Re-elect Laura Schaefer To the Editor: Please join me in supporting Laura Schaefer for re-election as legislator, District 14 in Nassau County. As longtime resident of Garden City, I have known Laura for over eight years. She is a talented attorney, dedicated legislator and a trusted friend. Laura’s caring, compassionate and thoughtful demeanor is reflected in her ability to consider all aspects of complicated issues, resisting knee-jerk responses and respectfully listening to all opinions before reaching her own conclusions as to what best serves her constituents.

Laura has demonstrated a remarkable, unwavering commitment to important issues in Nassau County.

For example, I have seen her devote long hours working with professionals to address the scourge of addiction and overdose deaths that have ravaged our area. She was among the first to

organize Narcan trainings in Nassau County. Simply put, her actions have saved lives.

Laura believes that a quality education is imperative to the success of our youth and has worked tirelessly to ensure students are availed the best environment in which to learn. She is also a steadfast supporter of our first responders, particularly the police officers dedicated to keeping us all safe.

Laura and I have worked extensively together in support of law enforcement and she is well-respected for her efforts.

Laura has an intuitive sense if what is best for our district. She truly care about each individual with whom she comes into contact. This might be apparent to you if you have seen her at the Promenade on 7th street or just around town, talking to people about how she can better help serve the community. I could not recommend her more highly. She has my complete trust, and she deserves yours.

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GC 1239 6X 10/01,08,15,22,29,11/05 NOTICE OF BOND RESOLUTION VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on the 21st day of October, 2021, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this Notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the publication of this Notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution.

Karen M. Altman Village Clerk BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK, ADOPTED OCTOBER 21, 2021, AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO FIRE STATION 2 (PHASE 1A), STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $1,500,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $1,500,000 TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is the construction of improvements to Fire Station 2 (Phase 1A), to maintain safe building operations, at the estimated maxi-

N O T I C E S mum cost of $1,500,000.

The maximum amount of obligations authorized to be issued is $1,500,000.

The period of probable usefulness is fifteen (15) years; however, it is hereby determined and declared that any bonds issued pursuant to this resolution, and any notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, shall mature no later than five (5) years after the date of original issuance of said bonds or notes.

A complete copy of the bond resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Village Clerk, Village Hall, 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York.

GC 1245 1X 10/15 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING IN RELATION TO A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Garden City, New York, will hold a public hearing at the Village Hall, 351 Stewart Avenue, in said Village as well as via Zoom at 7:30 p.m. on the 4th day of November 2021, upon the following: A Proposed Local Law Adding Chapter 78 to the Village Code Entitled “Cannabis Prohibition”.

Dated: October 22, 2021 Garden City, New York

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK KAREN M. ALTMAN VILLAGE CLERK The Incorporated Village of Garden City does not discriminate on the basis of disability for admission to, access to, or participation in its programs, activities or public meetings, and has designated Karen M. Altman, Village Clerk, as Disability Compliance Coordinator.

Persons in need of any special accommodation for a disability who wish to attend a meeting should contact Karen Altman at least 24 hours in advance of meeting at: 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York 11530 (516) 465-4051 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Nassau County boasted five US National Champions pictured here with Laura Curran (left to right): Colleen Coelho (U17), Riley McNaboe (U14), Kassidy McGlynn (U16), Sinead Cromie (U10), and Ailish Cromie (U17).

This summer, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran presented a special citation to each of the five US Irish Dance National Champions that hail from Nassau County, including Garden City’s own Riley Rose McNaboe, who won the Girls U14 age group. This was Riley’s second time being crowned a National Champion. Another dancer from Riley’s dance school was honored, Colleen Coelho, who won the Girls U17 age group. A pair of talented sisters from Schade academy won as well, Sinead Cromie (U10 champion) and Ailish Cromie (U17 champion). And finally, Kassidy McGlynn from Inishfree School of Irish Dance won the Girls U16 championship.

The National Champions met with Laura Curran on a warm summer Friday in August at the County Executive offices in Mineola, where Ms. Curran honored each girl with a commendation citation; and the girls entertained the County Executive and staff with their winning Irish dance steps. Over 4,200 competitors attended the US National Championship held in July in Phoenix, Arizona. This was the first major Irish Dance championship to move forward since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020.

Riley began Irish dancing at the age of five after watching her older sister in dance class. She began competing only a year later at just six years old in Irish dance competitions, which are called feiseanna.

She quickly moved up the ranks reaching the highest level of competition at just eight years old. In Irish dance, dancers compete by level and age. In order to compete at Nationals, dancers must have achieved the highest level of Irish Dance called Open Championship.

Riley trains five to seven days a week for two to three hours a day in preparation for competitions. She travels overseas multiple times a year to compete in major championships like the All Ireland Championships, Great Britain Championships and the pinnacle of Irish dance, the World Championships. Riley is a freshman at Garden City High School and already has a decorated Irish dance career. She is a four-time Mid-Atlantic Regional Champion, two-time National Champion, two-time World Medal Holder, and multiple All Ireland and Great Britain medal holder. Riley’s next major competition will be the Mid-Atlantic Regional Oireachtas, which will be held over Thanksgiving weekend in Philadelphia.

Riley McNaboe receiving her citation from Nassau County Executive Laura Curran.

Riley at Nationals in Phoenix after winning, pictured with her teachers from the Doherty Petri School of Irish Dancing.

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Garden City Community Church is making history

BY MELVA VICTORINO The History Channel will send “This day in History” to subscribers who are interested to know what was going on in particular days in history. If you are a history buff, this is a wealth of information for you. Such a day was on October 26, 1881, when the Earp brothers faced off against the Clanton-McLaury gang in a legendary shootout at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona. Some significant days in history were when Jean-Paul Sartre won the and declined the Noble Prize in Literature, First parachute jump was made in Paris, General Douglas MacArthur returned to the Philippines, Napoleon retreated from Moscow, the Senate ratified the Louisiana Purchase, the Erie Canal opened, Abraham Lincoln spoke against slavery, and this one is a juicy, Thomas Jefferson composed a romantic letter.

If the History Channel were to live up to its name as the “highest ranking factual entertainment TV brand,” they would never run out of data reporting “This Day in History” about the Garden City Community Church (GCCC). GCCC’s ministries to the church and the community are cited on Psalm 1:3, “They are like trees planted by streams of water, which yield their fruit in its season.” The Rev. Lynn Sullivan, wrote on her Pastor’s Message, “The roots of the Garden City Community Church run deep in the 90 plus years people gathered for worship and prayer. That is something I have witnessed and experienced firsthand.” Since she returned from her Sabbatical, she had talked with families as they grieve the loss of loved ones and in each case, there was a deep connection to the church. Rev. Lynn further wrote, “Some went back years; others are still on-going. Same was true for the three baptisms and three weddings in September. When there is a sacred time, people return home to our church for comfort, solace, and community.

And we are there to welcome them and share their joys and sorrows.” GCCC is rich in everyday history that can keep the History Channel busy for another 90 years.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, GCCC assessed its ministries of the physical building that enhanced the safety of all as they return to in-person and virtual gatherings. The plans to renovate the Gettemy Chapel was completely finished and is getting ready to its opening in the fall.

GCCC is making history with its programs, worship services, Church School for children, youth group programs, adults choir and bell choir, the Men’s Group Breakfast, youth mission trip, Confirmation 1 and 2. GCCC offers the congregation and the community programs and events for all age. If anything, GCCC is rich with his-

torical blessings that the volunteers, members and clergy are making possible. The corona virus is still around, but GCCC will proceed with caution and optimism, without stop growing and spreading its love. The fall schedules of its ministries are: • October 29 at 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.: Friends and Family Intergenerational Game Night/Halloween Party – come in costume of choice • November 3 at 8:00 p.m.: A Special Candle Light Service Remembering the Saints (our friends and loved ones) we have lost.

• November 6: American Fair from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Free admission: Silent Auction, Antiques and Collectibles, Jewelry, Holiday Gifts, China, Silver, Frames, Pictures, Toys, Shabby/Chic Boutiques, Gourmet Food, Bistro, and more.

• November 10 at 8:00 p.m.: Peg Mainusch will share her Faith Journey through Faith, Music, and Life. via Zoom • November 17 at 8:00 p.m.: Mary Dewar will be presenting a forum discussion on Understanding our Circadian Rhythm and the physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow a 24-hour sleep-wake cycle via Zoom • November 24 at 8:00 p.m.: Thanksgiving Eve Service via livestream • Intercessory Prayer Service every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.

• Confirmation Class 1 on Mondays at 7:30 p.m.

• Confirmation Class 2 on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.

November 28th is Advent Sunday with the theme, “The Fullness of Time.”

There are Advent opportunities to celebrate as we wait for the coming of the Jesus, the Messiah.

The Rev. Lynn Sullivan will lead the Advent Studies and connect them to her Sabbatical.

• December 1: Week one Waiting and Planning: Advent is a time of waiting and a time of planning. We will look at the scriptures of people who learned to wait and discover times in our own lives that we too were in a period of waiting.

• December 8: Week two Solitude and Meditation : Advent, like Lent is a time of meditation and prayer.

We will discover ways we too can find solitude, even in the busiest time of the year.

• December 15: Week three – Reunions: Bethlehem was teeming with people returning home for the census. We can find this time of the year, reuniting with our loved ones, a sacred time of blessings and challenges.

There are many opportunities to celebrate Advent with us and to pre-

The Garden City Community Church pare for the real meaning of Christmas by sharing with others the blessings we have. GCCC is collecting Thanksgiving Fixin’ Bags filled with specified holiday side dishes for the guests of the INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network.) The tradition of loading up the mitten tree lives on with contribution of new hats, mittens, gloves, scarves and socks also to be donated guests of the INN. Every year we continue to collect and deliver gifts to the children at La Nueva Vida Presbyterian Church.

We also collect gifts for the children of mothers at the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility. This year, they anticipate over 200 mothers will select gifts for over 500 children, as well as providing gifts to correctional facilities across New York State. This ministry make it possible for many more incarcerated parents can give gifts to their children during the holidays. Both of these ministries have been in the hearts of the GCCC members for more than 25 years.

GCCC also supports the Christmas Fund, one of the United Church of

Christ Special Missions that helps provide pension and health premium supplementation to low-income retired church pastors and workers, emergency assistance to clergy families in need, and Christmas checks to hundreds of annuitants, as administered by the Pension Boards.

To learn more how you can join GCCC in making history, visit our website at www.theGCCC.org or call 516-7401700. Our website will give information on how to participate in our church life, virtually or in-person.

The Garden City Community Church is part of the United Church of Christ and is an Open and Affirming (ONA) congregation that welcomes people of all ages, races, gender identities, and sexual orientations to participate in the life of our community. Garden City Community Church is located at 245 Stewart Avenue between Whitehall Blvd. and Kensington Road. Our website is www.thegccc.org, email churchoffice@thegccc.org or call (516) 746-1700.

Sixth graders at Garden City Middle School created "Schultüten," which is a traditional cone shaped container that students in Germany receive on their first day of school.

Students have been participating in exciting activities through their German classes in the Garden City schools. Field trips and various classroom activities alike are providing engaging experiences that allow students to explore the German culture while strengthening their language studies.

At Garden City Middle School, Susanne Rupes’ sixth grade German class created “Schultüten,” which is

a traditional cone shaped container that students in Germany receive on their first day of school going into first grade. The Schultüten is filled with back to school goodies like pencils, crayons and treats.

German students represented both the middle and high school buildings in the 64th annual German-American Steuben Day Parade in New York City on Sept. 18. Garden City students marched up 5th Avenue from 67th to

Garden City High School students at the 64th Annual German-American Steuben Day Parade in New York City on Sept. 18.

86th Street along with their teacher, Frau Rupes, as well teacher chaperones Dr. Greenwald and Ms. Doria.

As Frau Rupes explained and students learned, the parade was named after Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, a Prussian-born general who served under General George Washington in the American Revolutionary War. The annual celebration recognizes the great achievements of German, Austrian and Swiss immigrants in the United States

and brings together the entire GermanAmerican community through marching bands, musical groups, costume weavers, and representatives of various clubs and organizations wearing their traditional German costumes or Trachten.

After the parade, the students and their chaperones enjoyed ice cream treats outside the Guggenheim Museum and visited the Ancient Playground in Central Park.

Garden City Middle School students at the Steuben Day Parade in New York City.

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Elementary students create artwork to celebrate International Dot Day

Students at Stratford and Stewart Elementary Schools celebrated International Dot Day on September 15.

The global event is based off the Peter H. Reynolds book, “The Dot,” and encourages creativity, collaboration and courage by inviting participants to explore the power of making their mark.

Under the guidance of art teacher Ashley Howard, each student at Stratford created a unique dot inspired by the book. Stewart fourth graders

in Melissa Pashayan’s art classes expressed their creativity through dot designs after reading and discussing the story.

“This project connects literacy and art in such a beautiful way,” Ms. Howard said. “The students were able to learn about the power of making your own mark and having the courage to always try your best while also designing a dot using the elements of art.”

Photos courtesy of Garden City Public Schools

Students display their dot artwork.

Adding a dot to the collection.

More dots for the collection.

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Oct. 9 was steeped in tradition throughout Garden City as the community celebrated the 2021-22 school year’s homecoming. Energy was abundant as many students, staff members and families marched in the parade while others cheered from the sidelines. They then headed over to the Garden City High School field to watch the Trojans take a 49-0 victory against Valley Stream Central High School.

The parade featured the high school marching band, color guard and cheerleaders as well as various organizations from throughout the district and community.

Members of the Board of Education and Administration also joined the walk from Seventh Street to Merillon Avenue, and Homecoming King and Queen Liam Olcott and Sophia Hill donned their crowns and rode on a golf cart driven by Principal Kevin Steingruebner.

The Garden City Police Department and Fire Department kept the roads safe and Jim Malone served as the Grand Marshall.

Meanwhile, on the sidewalks, students displayed a homecoming banner embellished

with artwork representing the primary schools. All three of the primary buildings created celebratory banners that were displayed the day prior during their mini-pep rallies.

The game kicked off at 2 p.m., and bleachers were filled with spectators who cheered on the football team. Families also came out to support the marching band, color guard, varsity and junior varsity kicklines and cheerleaders, all of whom took the spotlight during the talent-filled halftime show.

The excitement began the day prior when a pep rally held in the high school gymnasium celebrated the senior class with performances, team introductions, skits and announcement of the homecoming court. Earlier in the day, some seniors visited the primary and elementary schools for the outdoor mini-pep rallies. Each of the district’s buildings held spirit week activities leading up to homecoming, which boosted school spirit and unity with special activities and themes.

Photos courtesy of Garden City Public Schools

The Garden City High School Trojans beat Valley Stream 49-0 in the Homecoming game on October 9.

The kickline performing.

Homecoming king and queen Liam Olcott and Sophia Hill donned their crowns and rode on a golf cart driven by Principal Kevin Steingruebner.

The Garden City HS cheerleaders.

The GCHS Marching Band played during half time.

The color guard performed with flags during the halftime show.

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Garden City Thunder 7s Diez season recap

New friends and some old friends. Getting ready for some football. Jack Smith (47), Wenk (37), P Miller (5), Doggendorf (33), C Miller (4), Ferarri (1), C Diez (24), Daly (18).

The Garden City Thunder 7-year-old boys kicked off their very first season of organized football in early August. With weeks of summer practice ahead and talk of equipment shortages looming, the boys were committed from the very beginning as they prepared to play their first big game.

With lots of sweat, determination, and finally fully equipped, the Garden City Thunder 7s Team (Diez) traveled to Oyster Bay to face off against their first opponent.

Week 1: The boys headed to Oyster Bay to face off against the Generals in their first game of the season. This was the boys’ first time in their full gear, first time traveling to an opponent’s field, and first-time playing as an organized team. This was also a new experience for many parents and first-time Thunder coaches. Adrenaline was running high on this beautiful morning on the water in Oyster Bay. It happened fast, first drive on offense and fumble Thunder! First play on defense, touchdown Oyster Bay! After the first couple of drives the boys fought back and went to half down 13-6. Down but not out the boys came back in the second half, but it just wasn’t enough. Despite two touchdowns from Colin Miller, Week 1 ended with a 20-13 loss. Much was learned in this first exhilarating game and proved to be the turning point of this young season. Thunder 0-1.

Week 2: This time the boys were on their home turf to take on the Levittown Pride.

After a week of hard practices, the boys were excited and prepared for the Week 2 challenge. First drive of the game resulted in another Colin Miller touchdown to put the Thunder up 7-0. Then, wouldn’t you know it, first play on defense; touchdown Levittown!

This had the makings of another close game, but the boys had been in this position before and like the prior week they continued to play and push back. The team got their offense and defense on track and on consecutive drives Ryan Ormond and Grayson Peppicelli barreled into to the endzone from the goal line. With the defense lead by Patrick Miller, Cormac Mchugh, and Peter Valentic the team stopped multiple efforts by the Levittown offense. Thunder wins 20 to 12. The victory was sweet and being at home with family, neighbors and friends made it extra special. Thunder 1-1.

Week 3: Another home game in which the Thunder hosted the Mineola Chiefs, our cross-town rivals. After consecutive great weeks of practice in which they tirelessly worked on their position skills and execution, confidence was growing fast. The Chiefs were big and aggressive, and because they didn’t have to travel far, had plenty of fans out to support. The Thunder were up for the challenge and controlled the game from the start. Two touchdowns by QB Nicholas Diez, and long touchdown runs by Colin Miller and Grayson Peppicelli put the

In front of a crowded house at Seaford, the GC D shows up strong and gives up 0 points. Robby Sampson (40) in the middle leads the charge.

Over when it started. GC QB C Miller (4) under pressure at the point of exchange.

Matt Dean (52) Gallogly (44) P Miller (5) try to keep the defense back.

John LoPiccolo (75) narrowly escapes the Titans defense

The captains Peter Valentic (46) James Daly (18) Keegan Fitzpatrick (17) George Wenk (37) Cornac McHugh (25) welcome Farmingdale.

Christian Diez tries the middle for the conversion against Farmingdale.

game out of reach quickly. The defense had another strong second half showing with big plays by Michael Ferrari, Robbie Sampson, and Jack Smith. Both sides played though throughout the game, but the home team won 26-13. Thunder 2-1.

An established tradition for Garden City football program is the having the varsity boys visit the practice and home Thunder games. This privilege was appreciated by the boys coaches and parents. Many of the varsity boys started their experience with the Thunder program so they were able to chat with the younger boys about techniques experiences and next weeks game.

Week 4: Off to Seaford for the next match up against the Broncos. The music was loud and the stands were packed for the home team. After the Thunder coaches made a “candy bar for a fumble” promise, the Thunder defense came out ready to dominate. The Thunder defense led by Jackson Gallogy, Christian Diez Jr. and Alex Manna gave the Broncos fits all day, causing multiple fumbles and pitching their first shutout. After touchdowns by Colin Miller and Grayson Peppicelli, the Thunder went to John Fabilli, George Wenk, and Sean Schoppner to carry the ball and run out the clock. 13-0 the final and Thunder win their third in a row! Thunder 3-1.

The newest tradition for Thunder was established this year. King of the Ring is a Roman Wrestling style elimination challenge. Last man standing is King for the week. Pepicelli (28), Fitzpatrick (17) and Gallogly (44) all held the title. This was a team favorite at practice and coaches cry on Sunday.

Week 5: Week 5 was a special occasion. With a referee shortage throughout the league, it required a Friday night game under the lights hosted by Franklin Square.

On a perfect night for fall football, these two teams clashed with back-and-forth big situations and big plays on both sides. The first half was a battle and after a long touchdown run by Colin Miller as time expired in

the first half, the Thunder trailed 7-6. The battle continued throughout the second half, both teams holding the other scoreless until 2 minutes left in the game. After driving down the field and facing a 4th and 13 the Thunder ran a tight end reverse and Nolan Doggendorf took it in for the winning score!

Great blocking on the play by Matt Dean and Keegan Fitzpatrick cleared the way for the touchdown. In the most challenging and exciting game of the year so far, it was another win for the Thunder. Thunder 4-1.

Week 6: As challenging and exciting as week 5 was, week 6 hosting an undefeated Lynbrook Titans team was no picnic. In fact, it took all this Thunder team had to keep pace with a Lynbrook team represented by 5 players over 90 pounds! Blocking the Lynbrook defense was an all-day chore, and the Titans pressured the Thunder team on both sides of the ball. It took everything they had but after touchdowns by Colin Miller, Nicholas Diez, and Nolan Doggendorf the Thunder prevailed 19-12. The Thunder defense again came to play and shut the Titans out in the second half. James Daily, John LoPiccolo, and Eric Melendez all got in on multiple tackles and paced the Thunder defense. The Thunder do it again and win their fifth in a row! Thunder 5-1.

Week 7: Back home to host the Farmingdale Hawks. From the start, the Thunder were in control. After Christian Diez Jr. forced and Sean Schoppner recovered a fumble, Ryan Ormond went up the middle for a big touchdown run. John LoPiccolo punched in the extra point and the Thunder were up 7-0. A second half touchdown by Nolan Doggendorf put the Thunder up 13-0. This proved to be the Thunder’s best defensive showing of the season. The boys let up no first downs and forced three fumbles on the way to their sixth consecutive win.

Strong runs by Robbie Sampson, Cormac McHugh, and Michael Ferrari ran out the clock and sealed the victory. Thunder 6-1.

Next week the team will travel to Bellmore for a 9 a.m. last game of the season.

Thunder offense N Diez (12 )stares down the defensive line before marching to paydirt!

Trojans varsity defensive tackle and Thunder alum (70) Chris Fuelling attends practice.

You wouldn’t know it from the halftime show, but keeping the attention of 22 7 year old boys in pads can be challenging.

Each home game was supported by the Thunder Cheer team welcoming the boys to the field. LET’S GO THUNDER!

All smiles after the game! John Fabilli (22) and LoPiccolo (75)enjoy the post-game.

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JV Volleyball Thunder Stoller 9s ends season with win can’t tame the Tigers

QB Landon Stoller ran it in for his first TD of the season.

Team members - Top row (from left): Molly Martin, Kayla Pasqualina, Ali Cooper, Julia Jovanovic, Maddie Asaro, Breanna Santopietro, Caroline McCauley, Christina Vasilakis, Maddy Van Dyke. Middle row: Elizabeth Marshall, Ava Roddini. Bottom row: Coach Niemira, Ella Pocock, Sophia Sethi, Hannah Magnotta. Missing from photo: Rebecca Ryan, Logan Murphy The Garden City High School JV Volleyball team ended their season Saturday with another win against Carey and a party to celebrate a great season of volleyball. Although there

were wins and losses, the girls had the chance to play a full season with lots of passion for a sport they love and at the same time having lots of fun.

Daisies on Parade The Stoller 9s continued the Thunder tradition of presenting flowers to the Spirit Cheerleaders.

Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin greeted members of Garden City Daisy Troop 1238 during the Garden City High School Homecoming Parade along Seventh Street on October 9.

After collecting three consecutive road victories entering Sunday’s contest, the Thunder Stoller 9s (4-2) came up short against the Hempstead Tigers (5-2) this past Sunday at Community Park. The Thunder offense was able to push across a touchdown in the opening drive of the second half to cut into the Tigers’ lead when quarterback Landon Stoller kept the ball himself and ran it in for the score. Stoller was also 2 for 2 in the air on Sunday, completing both passes to running back Peter Hamilton. The Thunder defense continued their strong performance this season by collecting numerous tackles for a loss, includ-

ing one by nose tackle JB Lattuca on the game’s first play.

The Thunder were once again supported by the Garden City Spirit Cheerleaders, who kept the enthusiasm high as the Thunder attempted a second half comeback. After the game, the Thunder players handed out flowers to the Spirit Cheerleaders as a “thank you” for their support all season long.

The Thunder look to return to their winning ways on Sunday, October 31, when they battle the Franklin Square Warriors at Community Park.

Kickoff is at 10:30 a.m. Halloween attire is welcome!!

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Historical Society’s ‘Notorious RBG’ Pays Homage to New York’s Own Ruth Bader Ginsburg

BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM No exhibit that looks back into the past has been more timely and relevant than “Notorious RBG” which recently opened at the New-York Historical Society - a homage to the trailblazing Supreme Court justice, lawyer, wife, mother and woman, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who at age 80, became an internet phenomenon and cultural icon. It is so important to be reminded – through her words, documents, historical artifacts, archival photographs, contemporary art and interactives - of what society was like, what it took to change, and what is at risk today. The SCOTUS with the mostus challenged us to continue her work for a just, equal and compassionate society.

The traveling exhibit, which was organized by the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles and based largely on Irin Carmon and Shana Knizhnik’s book, “Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg” (which was the source for a documentary), opened to the public just the day before marches in Washington DC and around the nation in support of women’s reproductive rights. It was also mere days before the start of the Supreme Court’s new term, with a 6-3 conservative majority, including the justice who took her seat, Amy Coney Barrett, gunning to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.

“Notorious RBG” is on display only through January 23, 2022.

“It is different to be here, know-

New-York Historical Society’s “Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg,” pays homage to the trailblazing Supreme Court justice, on view through January 23, 2022 © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com ing she’s not with us,” author Irin Carmon reflected at the press preview of the exhibit. “She intended to visit Skirball but cancelled because of her cancer treatment. When the exhibit came to Philadelphia, she agreed to accept an award and see it more than a year after opened. It was an extraordinary experience, giving her a tour of her life.

“We walked her through to an imagined re-creation of her childhood living room. She stopped, as if completely alone, stopped in front of a portrait of her mother – who died just before her high school graduation. Opera was playing on an old

fashioned radio. We all fell silent as she gazed. I thought of what she said when she accepted nomination to the Supreme Court in 1993, standing with President Clinton. I was thinking what her mother would have thought.”

What RBG said on that day was, “It is to my mother, Celia Amster Bader, the bravest and strongest person I have known, who was taken from me much too soon. I pray that I may be all that she would have been had she lived in an age when women could aspire and achieve and daughters are cherished as much as sons.”

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have come to the NYHS’ exhibit, which was supposed to open in 2020, but the exhibit was delayed because of COVID. She died September 18, 2020.

“It falls on all of us who share her values, what she stood for, to carry on her legacy,” Carmon said.

The exhibit traces her life from modest beginnings in Brooklyn, losing an older sister when she was two, her mother sick with cancer from when she was 13 and dying just before her high school graduation.

You appreciate how Brooklyn was formative to the person she became – the immigrant community of Eastern Europeans, Irish and Italians. Her Jewish heritage imbued in her a commitment to seek justice and compassion, to question, and it triggered her feminism when, in Jewish tradition, she was not counted in the minyan (the quorum of 10 males required) at her own mother’s funeral because she was female.

RBG became “notorious” because of the a firey dissent she read in Shelby v Holder in 2013, when the majority overturned the preclearance requirement in the Voting Rights Act, in which she declared that erasing the provision was like “throwing away your umbrella in a rainstorm because you are not getting wet.”

She took the “Notorious RBG” with humor – in a video of a PBS News Hour appearance, she said, “Notorious B.I.G. and I have something in common – we are both from Brooklyn.”

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Historical Society’s ‘Notorious RBG’ Pays Homage to New York’s Own Ruth Bader Ginsburg Continued from previous page We enter the exhibit at the pinnacle – one of her Supreme Court robes and jabots on display, an official portrait of her in her office as only the second woman to have served on the Supreme Court, and as you wind through, you understand the context, the ecosystem, that forged her character and set her on her path.

Very quickly, we are pushed back in time to her formative years, her time at Cornell University where she met Martin Ginsburg, and their decision to pursue law – because she thought lawyers the vanguard of societal change and because they both could attend Harvard Law School which had begun to accept women, albeit precious few.

When she graduated Columbia Law School, no law firm would hire her – “I was Jewish, a mother and a woman” so three strikes against her. She began teaching at Rutgers University.

She signed up as a volunteer lawyer at the New Jersey branch of the American Civil Liberties Union, which was being overwhelmed by letters from women. “None of their problems were new. What was new was that anyone thought it was worth complaining about.”

“It was clear to RBG that fighting discrimination one strongly worded letter at a time was like catching the ocean in a thimble. There would always be another sexist law or regulation to take down. Women’s rights advocates needed to think bigger. What the country needed was a broader recognition of gender equality.”

Between 1971 and 1981, RBG litigated cases that would set the stage for gender equality (or rather, “neutrality”): widower, pregnancy, forced sterilization of black women; jury, and even the right to buy beer at age 18.

The 2016 anti-abortion case, Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt, 2016, struck down a Texas law that required such stringent standards on abortion clinics that they would have had to be shut down. The court ruled 5-3 that this imposed an “undue burden.” RBG joined Stephen Breyer in his majority opinion but added, “Don’t try this anymore.”

But we know that they have not stopped trying to chip away at the “undue burden” standard and even overturn Roe v Wade altogether.

RBG’s last dissent was in 2020, in the “Little Sisters of the Poor v Pennsylvania,” in which the majority, 7-2 allowed religious objectors to

be exempted from the Affordable Care Act’s requirement to provide health plans that include contraceptive coverage. “Today, for the first time, the Court casts totally aside countervailing rights and interests in its zeal to secure religious rights to the nth degree,” she wrote in her dissent.

There are such personal items, including a reproduction of the letter her husband Marty wrote just before he died, in 2010, “My dearest RuthYou are the only person I have loved in my life...what a treat it has been to watch you progress to the very top of the legal world!!” as well as Marty’s cooking implements which is displayed in a re-creation of their kitchen, home movies, the costume she wore for her cameo as the Duchess in the Washington National Opera production of “Daughter of the Regiment” and her Supreme Court robe and jabot which she provided for the exhibit (she chose her collar to signal her opinion).

Special to New-York Historical’s presentation – and only seen here - are remembrances from RBG’s visit to the Museum in 2018 to officiate a naturalization ceremony of 200 new citizens.

When Irin Carmon asked RBG, “And when the time comes, what would you like to be remembered for?” she replied,

“Someone who used whatever talent she had to do her work to the very best of her ability. And to help repair tears in her society, to make things a little better through the use of whatever ability she has.”

After debuting at the Skirball Cultural Center in 2018, Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg has toured the country. After its New York run, the exhibition will travel to the Holocaust Museum in Houston (March 2022) and the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. (September 2022).

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Wilted Trees and Finicky Birds

BY JEFF RUGG Q: Back in the spring, we planted several 10- to 15-foot-tall trees around our new house. We tried to keep up with the watering, but the trees looked a bit wilted all summer long.

Now that they are going dormant for the winter, is there anything special we can do to help them?

A: You did not say if the trees came from a pot or if they were transplanted. If they were in a pot, then they had all their roots. The roots would have grown out into the surrounding soil as long as the watering kept the soil damp. If the trees were transplanted, they would have spent much of the summer just trying to grow new roots to replace the ones lost in the transplanting.

Even though they are losing leaves at this time of year, keep the soil damp until the ground freezes. In areas that had a dry summer, we need to get as much water into trees as possible before winter. This is especially true if the new trees were evergreens.

It is even true for older trees. If trees are not healthy going into winter and they do not have enough water during the winter, there may be a lot of dead branches

in the spring. Do not add a fertilizer near the roots in the fall, except for compost.

Other chemical fertilizers may damage the roots.

It can take trees a year or two to recover from a drought in one summer. It can also take trees a year or two to recover from transplanting. Having to recover from transplanting and a drought can set the trees back for several years. If the leaves come out small or few in number next spring, you will know that the tree is having problems.

The smaller leaves will be in balance with the root system. Those fewer, smaller leaves will produce less food, so the root system won’t grow very well. Next year will be very important for the health of the tree. Keep it watered so that it doesn’t look wilted all the time. Use a slow-release fertilizer. Keep organic mulch on the root area that was dug up this year when the tree was planted to keep grass roots from competing with the tree for water and nutrients.

Speaking of new plants for new homes, watch out for soil settling problems around homes that had the foundations backfilled during a year of dry weather.

Contractors backfill loose dirt next to foundations on homes during construc-

tion and expect rains to settle the dirt before the topsoil and final grading are done months later. If the rains do not come, the homeowner moves in and starts watering the grass and landscaping. The soil sometimes settles into large sinkholes around the foundation when the topsoil washes into holes in the loose backfill. The homeowner gets mad at the landscaper, but the problem is actually the fault of the original contractor.

Q: We planted an American Cranberrybush Viburnum to attract and feed the birds. It bloomed well this spring and is covered with red berries now. The birds are ignoring the fruit completely. They sit in the bush and then fly over to the bird feeder. Is there something wrong with the fruit or did we get the wrong variety?

A: Have you tried one of the berries yourself? I have, and they are very tart.

They are supposed to make a good jelly, but I think it would take a lot of sugar.

Birds are sometimes finicky. They may have a wide variety of foods to eat in your neighborhood and are waiting for the fruit to finish ripening. Some berries seem to taste better after they have been softened by a few freezes. I have seen the berries on this bush last all the way until

spring, when they feed birds going north on migration.

Birds do eat a variety of foods in any given day. They are not just going to fill up on seeds in the bird feeder or fruit on a specific plant. They are probably eating some of the fruit on the shrub, just not enough to make a visible difference for you to see.

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That mysterious, quirky Miners Cemetery

BY CLAIRE LYNCH The Halloween that I was 15 and my friend, Joey, was 16 we took a walk over to Miners Cemetery Road. We’d put in a full day of classes at the high school, had a snack then headed over. It was about 3:30 p.m. by the time we got there.

Turning off the main road, we picked up Miners Cemetery Road. We talked about how other kids had said that the cemetery was a haunted place. Strange things happened there.

Voices were heard. People jumped out. We figured that was pure fantasy.

Some kids just talked. Others had creative minds and liked to tell some tall tales. Younger kids repeated what they’d heard from the older kids. Secondhand stories weren’t reliable - we wanted to check out the place for ourselves.

We grew quieter when we entered a heavily wooded area. As we walked I heard a twig snap. I almost jumped but didn’t want Joey to think I was afraid.

Forging ahead, I smelled a certain musty smell. On this Halloween there was a hint of rain in the air so we pulled our thin jackets tighter. Soon the temperature would drop and we’d discover what it was about Miners Cemetery that had so many people talking.

Continuing on, we saw a pasture with lots of cows and donkeys. I wasn’t surprised about that. I had driven past there many times with my family. What I wasn’t familiar with was the old cemetery that was off to the west. It was adjacent to the pasture and I had a feeling that it held lots of stories. My curiosity was piqued.

Joey gestured toward the cows and asked if I wanted to feed them but they were contentedly grazing on some grass. Soon the farmer would collect the animals and usher them into the barn.

The days were getting shorter.

As we approached the cemetery I saw huge wrought iron gates that looked like they had been there for a century or more. The sign on the wrought iron gate said “Miners Cemetery.” It looked forlorn. The gates stood open, looking careless and discarded.

Once entering the cemetery and walking a few more yards we found

two old tree stumps to sit on. Looking around, Joey shuddered and said the place was creepy. I said maybe we should go trick or treating instead of looking around a deserted cemetery.

Joey said, “This is more interesting. We get to explore.”

boys muttering as they walked. What they were saying I couldn’t tell. The sounds grew louder and Joey and I hid behind two huge trees.

We had no idea if they were friendly kids or unfriendly ones and we really didn’t feel like finding out. I heard some

We were chatting when suddenly a large calico cat jumped out from behind a tree and looked right at us. It startled both of us then we realized that we had probably startled him by intruding on his territory. As Joey and I talked, a branch overhead groaned. The wind had slowly picked up. We continued on.

Up ahead was row upon row of headstones.

Some headstones were made of granite. Others were marble but were no longer shiny. I could read many names and dates. Others were so ancient and had been so battered by the wind and rain they weren’t legible anymore. It was desolate in the cemetery and I said as much to Joey. Nodding his agreement, he said that we shouldn’t stay long, just long enough to see what was so unique about this place.

Bending to touch a headstone, I jumped back suddenly when I got a shock. Looking at my hand, I was puzzled. An old granite headstone shouldn’t have given me a shock. We continued looking around the cemetery even though the branches creaked overhead, the wind kept picking up, the clouds thickened and some buzzards swooped close to us. A few minutes later, when I heard someone approaching, the hair on the back of my neck stood up. Some twigs snapped and there was the crunch of footsteps on leaves.

Joey heard the sounds, too. Looking at each other, he put his finger to his lips motioning for me to be quiet. We heard the sounds of people talking.

They sounded like a group of teenaged

rock ‘n roll playing as they walked.

Someone was carrying a transistor. As they grew closer I heard one kid say something about werewolves. I didn’t catch the whole thing but this bunch was up to no good. A big black hairy dog followed them and stopping, it turned to look at us. All I remember seeing was the dog’s huge white teeth and its two red eyes.

The boys and the dog continued on.

Although I pulled my jacket closer, it wasn’t keeping me warm. I heard the boys’ voices in the distance. They were

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lower but we wanted to be sure they didn’t do an about face and stumble upon us.

When enough time had passed Joey signaled to me. Walking purposefully back toward the cemetery’s entrance, I was relieved to see the wrought iron gates of the entrance. We exhaled loudly when we saw no one was following us. Heading out, we passed the empty pasture. The animals were in the barn for the night.

Once back on the main road Joey and I started talking again in normal voices.

I said, “I don’t know what those kids were up to.” Joey said, “I think I’ve had enough of desolate cemeteries even if today is Halloween.”

We hadn’t had the chance to sit among the headstones and read the spooky Halloween stories Joey had brought along. Nor did we find out why it was called Miners Cemetery.

We never saw any Miners’ names on the headstones and didn’t know if a lot of miners and families had lived in the area. Oh, what a zany holiday that was!

This is fiction. Happy Halloween!

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Questions from My Women Readers

BY TOM MARGENAU In last week’s column, I presented a brief overview of the Social Security rules that apply to women. Today’s column has some common questions that I get from women that will help clarify those rules.

Q: Every woman I know is getting half of her husband’s Social Security. But I’m getting nowhere near that. Why don’t I get half?

A: Although each questioner will phrase her inquiry differently, this is probably the most common question a woman will ask me.

A woman will get half of her husband’s Social Security (assuming it is more than her own retirement benefit) if she waits until her full retirement age to claim spousal benefits. My guess is that you started your benefits before then. If you took them at age 62, for example, you should be getting about onethird of your husband’s Social Security.

And frankly, I doubt if “every woman (you) know” is getting half of her husband’s Social Security. Statistics show the majority of women get their own retirement benefit. And those eligible for benefits as a wife usually start taking benefits before their full retirement age, which means most women are getting less than the 50% spousal rate.

And if some form of “Why don’t I get half my husband’s Social Security?” is the most common question I get, here is the second most common.

Q: I just turned 62. My 68-year-old husband is already getting his benefits. He says I should take reduced spousal benefits on his record now and then at my full retirement age, switch to 100% of my own Social Security. How do I go about doing that?

A: You can’t do that. The rules say you must always file for your own Social Security benefits first. Once you’ve done that, then you can see if you might be due any extra spousal benefits on your husband’s record. Or to answer your question a different way, you generally can’t take reduced benefits on one record while holding off to get higher benefits on another record later on.

This next question is a bit of a twist on this scenario.

Q: I am about to turn 62. My husband also is 62. I want to file for my own Social Security now. My husband, who was the much higher wage earner, plans to wait until he is 67 to file for his. If I file for my own now, can I later switch to higher spousal benefits on his record?

A: Yes, you can do that. The difference between your case and the case of the woman who asked the previous question is that her husband is already getting benefits, while your husband will be filing for benefits in the future.

So that woman must file for all benefits

she is due (her own and spousal benefits) at the same time. But in your case, at the time you will be filing for your Social Security your husband won’t be on the beneficiary rolls, so you can only file for your own benefits. But once he applies for Social Security, you can see if you will get anything extra on his record.

And this next question adds yet another twist to the story.

Q: My husband recently filed for his Social Security at age 67. I am turning 62. You answered my email a few weeks ago telling me that I could not file for my husband’s benefit now and let my benefit continue to grow by filing for it later. But I have a good friend who did just that.

She took her deceased husband’s benefits at 66, and at 70, she plans to switch to 132% of her own Social Security. What gives?

A: What gives is that she is a widow, and you are not. Widows (and widowers) are the only Social Security beneficiaries who can ignore the “you must file for all benefits at the same time” rule. They can start out getting reduced benefits on one record and later switch to higher benefits on another record.

Q: My husband took benefits when he was 70. He gets $3,800 per month. I was 66 when he filed for benefits. I should be getting half of his, or $1,900. But I only get $1,450.

Can you explain what went wrong?

A: Nothing went wrong. Benefits payable to a wife are always based on the husband’s full retirement age rate, not the augmented benefits he is getting because he delayed starting his Social Security until he was 70. His FRA rate must be in the $2,900 range, which is why you are getting $1,450.

For future planning purposes, you should know that a widow’s benefit is always based on the husband’s full rate, including any extra benefits he got for starting his Social Security later. So, if your husband dies before you do, you will start getting his full age 70 rate in the form of widow’s benefits.

Q: We have a bit of a different situation from the norm. I always earned more money than my husband, so now I get a higher Social Security benefit than he receives.

Someone told me that if I die first, he won’t get anything extra from my account because only women can get widow’s benefits. Is this true?

A: Well, technically it’s true that only women get “widow’s” benefits. But a man, including your husband, would certainly be entitled to “widower’s” benefits. The eligibility rules for widows and widowers are the same. So, if you die first, your husband will keep getting his own retirement benefit. Then he will get the difference between your rate and his rate in the form of widower’s bene-

fits added to his Social Security check.

If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has a book with all the answers. It’s called “Social Security -- Simple and Smart.” You can find the

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eriously, my title isn’t meant to insult or be condescending, but I am quite sure everyone including myself have experienced one or more of these situations during their real estate careers and if not, you will!

It’s not that buyers, sellers and attorneys do this purposely (sometimes, yes they do), but we are all prone to saying things that we don’t necessarily mean, but things happen. I don’t believe buyers lie purposely as they may not want to hurt our feelings and tell us the truth for a number of reasons. The truth really does hurt sometimes, and for “newbies” (new agents) it can be stressful and depressing. Maybe they’re not happy with your services, so to save face, they candy coat their responses to make it easy for us to digest, because just maybe, we cannot handle the truth and constructive criticism?

Other times they have decided to work with someone else or several agents, changed their mind, dropped out of the market, etc.

But there are times that your buyer says they’re qualified, but in reality, they most definitely are not! The bottom line is properly qualifying them on the first phone call and asking the most pertinent questions, especially if it is a co-op.

When they don’t have a pre-approval letter from their lender, my antennae begins to emerge, or you determine that the necessary income, credit and debt/income ratios are deficient.

What’s worse, their credentials are way out in left field; even though they have a lender’s letter, you know that they won’t pass a co-op board.

Moreover their information is a bit sketchy and you are having second thoughts about even working with them. However, either way, one must leave a good taste in the client’s mouth, no matter what the situation is, so they will feel that you guided them in the proper fashion, were candid, up front and transparent in the way you handled them. This way when they are ready they hopefully will come back to you, but only if you periodically stay in touch with them, which the majority of agents do not.

Referrals can also come into play, even when they initially don’t purchase but were happy with your services. Lastly, one must know those crucial qualifications in order to calcu-

late if they are a viable client who will earn you a living and if not, one must move to your “next client.”

Now sellers are another breed until themselves. There are those that do understand and accept what we show them in our analysis as to where to price their homes. They accept our professional advice and our guidance and opinions that we share with them in a straight-forward manner.

Then there are those special homeowners that truly believe that they know more than those top 10% of brokers and agents that are professional, experienced and top producers. But again, most agents aren’t in that latter category and unfortunately, ruin it for us more qualified brokers and agents, sometimes creating a wall between us and the sellers, because of the seller’s prior bad experiences. They sometimes provide us a blanket label as “used car salespeople.”

But there are homeowners that want to price their homes above where the real market is selling, and the complete opposite of where your comparative market analysis shows and explains in detail. You then have to decide to either take the listing explaining to the seller of eventually adjusting the price if no offers are presented or just passing on it. Overpricing only assists and aids your neighbor’s homes to sell as buyers ricochet off your “overpriced home” to purchase theirs.

There are times too, that our professional opinions are not accepted.

Now, let me ask everyone, when you go to your dentist, do you tell him where he/she should drill, where you believe your cavities are or are X-rays taken, so he/she will know exactly where they are located? Obviously, you listen to what your dentist says and trust his expertise. However, they have completed many years of education to become a dentist. What can one expect when it takes only 75 hours to earn one’s real estate license to get that valuable piece of paper and then be fortunate enough to represent the average homeowner’s most valuable asset? It can be a bit scary and one should have trepidations, when hir-

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ing a newly hatched “green “agent. Even to the point that hiring a friend to sell your home can sometimes be very challenging and a huge mistake; as what is more important your friendship or your most crucial and valuable asset?

Don’t misunderstand me, as there are top notch professionals who will represent their friends and do an outstanding job. But it‘s the other horror stories that I have experienced and heard of mainly due to lack of knowledge, experience and caring to produce top notch results. However, those classes only teach you how to pass the state exam and have little relevance in guiding you in how to earn a living and properly conduct your business in the most professional and expert fashion. That is each individual agent’s responsibility and job in combination with their Broker’s training.

My last topic, lawyers is my favorite. The reason is that my experiences run near and far in dealing with the “legal” entities that assist us in creating and reading contracts and handling the legal details. However, there are times when sellers hire those that have limited experience in, let’s say, coop sales or do not practice real estate as a full-time profession. Sometimes they multi-task in various categories of law.

More important is when negotiations are finalized, there is an agreed and accepted, and financials, offering plans and amendments are gathered for the buyer’s attorney to peruse over.

All of sudden the deal changes as one attorney throws a “monkey wrench” in the transaction, because it maybe their friend and feel the deal is not in their best interest. I have experienced this first hand. Our job is to find a buyer, negotiate and come to a meeting of the minds. The real estate attorney’s job is to either read financials, offering plans and amendments and make up a contract or go over it and iron out any details to come to a satisfactory agreement with the buyer’s or seller’s attorney. Also, to order the title search to make sure there are no clouds or issues w/the legal position of the home, whether it be open COs, permits, fines or leans. However, there are times when both attorneys want to be the

winner in the wording of the contract and this unfortunate stalemate can cause the failure of the transaction.

But normally most transactions go through more smoothly because a mind set of win/win is shared by both attorneys and they are on the same page throughout the sale. They realize that there are 2 important parties that they represent and who depend on them in being professional, keeping level heads and working things out to become deal makers and not deal breakers. It’s not only good business, but smart business in the short and long term, benefiting everyone to come to a happy ending.

Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 39 years experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S.). He will provide you with “free” regular updates of sold and new homes in your town via the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island (MLSLI) or go to http://WWW. Li-RealEstate.Com and you can “do it yourself (DYI) and search on your own.

For a “FREE” `15 minute consultation, as well as well as a “FREE printout or digital value analysis of what your home might sell for in today’s market without any obligation or “strings” attached. He can also provide a copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality, and our Seller’s and Buyer’s Guides for “Things to Consider when Selling, investing or Purchasing your Home.

You can email or snail mail (regular mail) him with your request or ideas, suggestions or interview you for a specific topic and a Q & A for a future column with your name, email and cell number. He will email or call you back and respond to your request ASAP as long as he has your complete name, cell, email and/or full home or business address. Again, for a “FREE” 15 minute consultation, he can also be reached by cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@ TurnKeyRealEstate.Com to answer any of your questions and concerns in selling, investing, purchasing, or leasing residential or commercial property.

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BY DENNIS MAMMANA

Week of October 24-30, 2021 Ghosts and goblins and ghouls, oh my!

That’s what many of us will be thinking this coming week as Halloween arrives, and trick-or-treaters pound excitedly at our doors. You will likely encounter monsters, super-heroes, politicians and singers, but keep track of how many astronomers show up at your house.

If my guess is correct, you won’t see any, though it was nice to see on a recent episode of the sitcom “Young Sheldon,” this brilliant young man dressed up one year as Carl Sagan! I wish just one “astronomer” would appear my door, especially since Halloween has an astronomical origin.

It all comes down to the seasons and to our planet’s annual orbit around the sun.

Today we associate the beginning of each season with the equinoxes and solstices. Recently, we heard the TV weather reporters explain that autumn began on Sept. 22 -- the autumnal equinox -- when the sun crossed the celestial equator on its way southward. Soon we’ll be hearing them say that winter will begin on Dec. 21 -- the winter solstice -- when the sun

reaches its southernmost point in daytime sky and once again begins its northward journey in the heavens.

We hardly ever think about these details; we just recognize these dates as the beginning of new seasons, and that’s that, but it wasn’t always this way.

To ancient Germanic and Celtic societies, for example, the equinoxes and solstices marked not the beginning of the seasons, but their midpoints. They knew the seasonal beginnings to occur on “cross-quarter” dates: the points midway between the equinoxes and the solstices.

Four cross-quarter dates exist throughout the year, and each has become a minor holiday: Feb. 2 (Groundhog Day), May 1 (May Day), Aug. 1 (Lammas Day) and Oct. 31 (Halloween).

To the Celts, winter began with Halloween, or as they called it, “Samhain” (summer’s end), which marked the transition between summer and winter, light and dark, life and death. This was also the Celtic New Year’s Eve, when people celebrated the occasion with a great fire festival to encourage the sun not to vanish.

On this frightful evening, people danced around massive bonfires to repel demons but left their doors open in hopes that

kind spirits of loved ones might join them around their hearths.

So where did all the costumed ghosts and goblins and ghouls of modern Halloween come in? Well, that originates far back in history as well. It was in later pagan and Christian traditions that, at this time of year, people went out in masks and robes to frighten away evil spirits; some even traveled from farm to farm carrying hollow turnips with candles inside and demanding food to honor an old

god, Muck Olla.

It’s easy to see how these ancient traditions have influenced our modern holiday customs around this time of year. But this Halloween, while you’re dressing up in scary outfits or quietly pilfering chocolate bars from your kids’ trick-or-treat bags, think about the celestial origin of this holiday.

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Is It Just Me Or Is It Cold in Here?

BY MARY HUNT

The news isn’t good, but better we know so we can get ready for what’s coming rather than to be caught unaware.

Due to worldwide events, the U.S. government says it expects households to see their heating bills jump as much as 54% compared with last winter.

What if I told you there are some sneaky ways you can reduce the amount of energy it takes to heat your home that won’t require you to wear a down-filled, hooded parka 24 hours a day? Would I have your attention? Great, because that’s exactly what I have for you.

These easy tips could cut your fuel consumption by 20% or more, and none requires more than 30 minutes of work.

You will need to purchase a few inexpensive supplies, but all should be readily available.

REPLACE WORN WEATHERSTRIPPING

Open an outside door and look at that piece of plastic molding or strip of foam rubber that runs across the top and down both sides of doors and all the way around windows, which is designed to seal the air gap once closed. Is it torn, shredded, missing or otherwise not doing its job? Replace as necessary wherever it is allowing small drafts. Weatherstripping at any home center comes with sticky-back adhesive, which makes it a cinch to install. Stop by a local home improvement center such as Ace Hardware, Home Depot or Lowes. Ask questions.

Watch YouTube videos. This really is a simple job you can do yourself, provided

you know what you are doing!

DOOR THRESHOLDS Look under your exterior doors. See any daylight? That’s a problem! That’s where precious warmed air is being sucked out into the cold. You need to adjust the threshold to close this gap. Look for four or five screws that, when loosened, will allow you to adjust the threshold height. You may need to replace it in order to get rid of all daylight, or your handy home improvement store experts may have a way that you can adjust that height by introducing shims or some other “gap-filler.”

ELECTRICAL OUTLETS Identify every electrical outlet box in the exterior walls of your home. Take off the outlet covers to see if the air gaps behind are all filled with insulation. No? Whoops. There goes more warmed air right through those unsealed boxes, into the walls and right out the attic. You can fill these gaps with acrylic latex caulk, but I wouldn’t bother with that mess. Instead, you can buy ready-made rubber gaskets online or at the home center. I’ve seen them in a two-pack for about $1.50 at my home center. They’re easy to install and will help make your home airtight.

PLUG HOLES While you were looking for outlets on exterior walls, did you see any holes?

Look under the kitchen sink, for example. See where the pipes go through the wall? If those areas are not sealed fully, they, too, are sucking warmed air out, and that’s costing you money. You can

seal these gaps with expanding foam that comes in an aerosol can at a home center.

SPACE HEATER If your home is large and you’re occupying only parts of it at a time, invest in a good space heater so you can turn down the thermostat to an otherwise muchtoo-chilly level. Take a look at a good infrared heater that uses very little electricity, using the wonder of infrared rays that heat surfaces, not the surrounding air. Even a typical space heater that uses 1,500 watts of electricity will cost about 28 cents per hour, based on a rate of 14.5 cents per kilowatt-hour, which was the U.S. average in September 2021.

PLASTIC FILM Experts tell us that the surface of your windows accounts for at least 25% of the home’s heat use because of all the heat being lost through them. Simply covering the windows and patio doors with clear plastic film for this purpose can cut the loss significantly. Transparent film is inexpensive. It comes in sheets that you apply yourself using an ordinary hair dryer. If you follow the directions carefully, the film will be invisible.

FILL THE FLUE If you have a typical wood-burning fireplace, that chimney space is a big, nasty energy thief whenever the fireplace is not in use. Get into the habit of closing that flue solidly between uses. If you rarely use the fireplace, consider an inflatable chimney balloon. You can get one for about $50 and it can be reused.

You just inflate it inside the chimney and

it fills up the space. Deflate to use the fireplace. And if you ever forget and start a fire with it in place, it will automatically deflate.

PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTAT I’ve suggested this to you before, but now I am pleading with you to get one of these amazing pieces of technology. Just program it to meet your comfort needs and then forget it. It will look after your heating costs in ways you wish you were so efficient. Programmable thermostats range from as low as $35 all the way to models that allow you to control your home’s heat anywhere from your smartphone.

Sealing your home as tightly as possible is the secret to cutting the cost to keep it warm. Do it now and you’ll get a big bonus come summer. It will cost less to keep it cool, too.

Mary invites you to visit her at EverydayCheapskate.com, where this column is archived complete with links and resources for all recommended products and services. Mary invites questions and comments at https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/contact/, “Ask Mary.”

Tips can be submitted at tips.everydaycheapskate.com/. This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually.

Mary Hunt is the founder of EverydayCheapskate.com, a frugal living blog, and the author of the book “Debt-Proof Living.”

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Immediate Cash Paid Call George 917-775-3048 or 718-386-1104 TOP CASH PAID: ESTATE CONTENTS​—​ALL OBJECTS OF ART​—​JEWELRY, ETC. Please call 718-598-3045 or 516270-2128 www.antiqueassets.com

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Saturday, November 6, 10:00-3:00 German Lunch Cafe Crafts, Vendors, Housewares & Attic Treasures, Soups & Baked Goods at Church of Our Saviour 1901 Northern Blvd.

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REAL ESTATE WANTED APARTMENT WANTED APARTMENT WANTED: Single, mature school teacher, non-smoker, seeks one bedroom apartment (non-basement) in this area.

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CALL 888-508-5313 DR. MARLENE LEVY (PhD,LCSW,DAAPM) Virtual and Outdoor CLINICAL HYPNOSIS & PSYCHOTHERAPY. Call 516-944-3885 FITNESS​/​MASSAGE Virtual workout available via Zoom. One on One Rehabilitation in the comfort of your home.

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SERVICES PARTIES

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Last Hope Part of the Chewy.com Rescue Program If you haven’t tried Chewy.com yet for your pet food and supply purchases, this is a great time to check them out. Last Hope is now part of their rescue program. For each new customer that makes a purchase, Last Hope will receive a $20 donation. Click on the ad below or go directly to the Last Hope page at https:// www.chewy.com/rp/5941

LAST HOPE ANIMAL

RESCUE THRIFT SHOP 274 NEW YORK AVE HUNTINGTON 11743 (north of 25A) REGULAR DAYS & HOURS WILL BE THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY FROM 10AM - 3PM.

Last Hope announces the opening of our Thrift Shop.

We will have our usual flea market items, plus new clothing with tags or in good condition and accessories, handbags and jewelry (silver, gold, costume and vintage) and much more.

If you love the thrill of the hunt, please come down get some great buys and support our cause.

Masks will be required to enter. We will be practicing social distancing and limiting the number of people allowed in at one time.

Gloves and Hand Sanitizer will be available. Email joannascheps@aol.com for additional information.

Donations Accepted at the Thrift Store when it is OPEN. Please do not leave donations outside.

CUSTOM FRAMING

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New Doors Old Plaster Removed New Drywall Installed Rotted Wood Replaced

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STRONG ARM CONTRACTING, INC.

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SERVICE DIRECTORY PAINTING/POWER WASHING

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• INTERIOR / EXTERIOR • B. Moore Paints • Power Washing • Dustless Sanding Vacuum System • Taping • Spackling • Plaster Removed • New Drywall

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est. 1978

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PAINTING & WALLPAPER

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HIGH END ANTIQUES HIGH CASH PAiD Oil Paintings, Mid-Century Accessories 1950s/60s, Porcelain, Costume Jewelry, Sterling Silver, Gold, Furniture, Objects of Art, etc.

• 1 Pc.or entire estates • Premium prices paid for Tiffany, Damaged Meissen Porcelain, Bronzes, Quality Pieces Marble, etc. also

wanted

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JOSEPH OR RUTH

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MOVING & STORAGE INC.

Long Island and New York State Specialists

• Residential • Commercial • Piano & Organ Experts • Boxes Available FREE ESTIMATES www.ajmoving.com

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114 Jericho Tpke.

Mineola, NY 11501

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Caleb Howald gives Lynbrook the Heisman!

Quinn, Kong, Alper and Corbett... go hunting!

The Thunder 7s (Reilly) made it six wins in-a-row with a convincing 26-12 victory over Lynbrook at Greis Park last Sunday morning. The offense was proficient and the defense relentless, leading to another complete “team victory” with contributions from everyone on the roster.

QB Ben Goettlemann ran the playbook expertly and kept the Lynbrook defense on its heels by mixing up the snap count.

The “HOGS”, Charlie Galli, Connor Reilly, Peter Rosenberg, Conor Hegarty, Caleb Howald, JoJo Ordas and Charlie Fuschillo, dominated the line of scrimmage and opened huge holes for running backs Will Capparelli, Theo Ganas and Brooks Galli.

The first half saw impressive TD runs from Theo Ganas (1) and Brooks Galli (2), while Connor Reilly bulled his way into the end zone for two PATs. In the second half, Brooks Galli and Will Capparelli joined the HOGS, allowing Fuschillo and Howald to tote the rock. Caleb Howald then slammed the door shut on Lynbrook with a long TD

run around the left end.

The ruthless Thunder Defense frustrated Lynbrook all game long. The dominant defensive line was paced by the rotation of Cash Leake, Henry Crain, Declan Quinn, Tristan Connolly, Jackson Mijares, Gavin Alper, Eli Kong, George Catapano, Kian Durkan, Marc Sanzeri and Charlie Galli.

On the rare occasion a Lynbrook ball carrier made it past the line of scrimmage, they were met abruptly by Caeden Corbett, George Davidson, Charlie Fuschillo and Conor Hegarty. It was another impressive performance by a unit that improves every week.

The coaches would like to thank Steve Quinn, our official team photographer, for capturing these moments on the field. Also, thank you to the “12th Man” (the Thunder Moms, Dads, Family and Friends) for coming out to support the boys. You make every game feel like a home game!

Go Thunder!

Peter Rosenberg rumbles for a first down!

Jackson Mijares makes a big tackle!

Thunder... set...

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Thunder 11s soar over Eagles

Game captains Nicholas Canner (18), Christopher Breglio (26), Dominick Adimando (15), William Bailey (77) and Zachary Psilakis (52).

All smiles after the team presents roses to the cheerleaders.

The undefeated reigning champion Thunder 11s played their last home game of the regular season and made it a day to remember. Garden City grounded the Eagles 26-6. Great runs

Roddini, Ryan Rafferty with AJ Haffner and Jeffrey Finnell.

The defense clipped the Eagles wings with big tackles by Crosby Kraus, Colin Chan, Declan Serkes and Nicholas

by James Walker and Mark Escher and blocks by RJ Falvey, Ben Smith, Vance Palmer, Kevin Prybilski, and CJ Mattice led to touchdowns and extra points from Michael Ferrucci, Christian

Canner and the entire D-Line, held Bethpage to six points. The Thunder 11s will next face Rockaway on Sunday at 12:20. Come cheer them on. Go Thunder!

AJ Haffner runs for a touchdown with help from Kosta Walsh (21).

Christopher Breglio (26) and Kevin Sorohan (25).

Brendan Kennedy grounds an Eagle.

Dominick Adimando chases down an Eagle.

Ronan Coyle stops the Eagles.

Tim Henke makes the tackle.

The Garden City Varsity Field Hockey team, coached by Lauren Lavelle and Janet Rogler finished their regular season undefeated with a record of 12-0. On Thursday, October 21, the girls secured a victory against Cold Spring Harbor High School with a score of 5-0. Goals were scored by Sheila Mullins, Katie

Heckelmann, Olivia Cappello and 2

by Tara Hollis. Assists were delivered

by Sarah Kade, Rory Heslin and 2 by Blakely Trapani.

Come cheer the girls on at their first playoff game on Monday, November 1 at 2:30 at Garden City High School.

Freshman Kyle Finnell.

Jacqueline Caruthers on defense.

Sarah Kade assisting a goal.

Gemma Cowie winning the ball.

Defense advancing the ball.

Madeline Mitchell in goal.

Offense at work.

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Varsity Girls Soccer clocks decisive win in first playoff game

GOOOOOAAAALLLLL!!!!! Maya Costa (#7) with the opening score.

After ending the regular season third ranked with a 6-3-3 record in Conference A1, the Garden City Girls Varsity Soccer team was primed and ready for a victorious kick-off to the Nassau County playoff series. On Saturday, October 23rd, with a fall chill in the air and a chorus of cowbells and cheering fans, the Garden City Trojans faced off at

home against the fourteenth seeded Mineola Mustangs, ending in a decisive 7-2 win.

The Lady Trojans jump started the game with a goal by Maya Costa just two minutes into the first half. Senior captain Caitlin McNaboe made a defensive stop, feeding the ball to an open senior captain Alivia Gordon who crossed

Freshman midfielder Chloe Benik (#1) takes the ball into the offensive zone.

Senior Bianca Trunfio (#3) with the throw-in.

The graduating seniors! Left to right: Elizabeth Crowley, captain Riley O’Rourke, captain Kylie Brunning, Meagan Handal, captain Alivia Gordon, captain Caitlin McNaboe, captain Renee Gollisz, Bianca Trunfio, Natalie Greiner, Carla Curth, Kaylin Kufs, captain Samantha Mejia, Gwen Liberopoulos and goalies Sophie Myers and Maya Batra the ball to junior Maya Costa for the score. The next goal would come at the eight-minute mark scored by senior captain Renee Gollisz and assisted by Maya Costa. The girls were twinning with a repeat performance just seven minutes later with another score by

Senior defender Kaylin Kufs (#15) controls the backfield.

Senior keeper Sophie Myers with the save.

Senior midfielder Natalie Greiner (#11) with a run down the sideline.

Renee Gollisz off a cross by Maya Costa.

With complete domination, the Lady Trojans brought the score to 4-0 sixteen minutes into the game thanks to two super sophs, Isabella Vona with a goal off an assist by Riley Donahue.

While the Mineola Mustangs were finally able to put points on the board halfway through the first period, the Lady Trojans continued to control the play. After Mineola’s goal, senior captain Kylie Brunning answered just two minutes later with an unassisted shot that landed perfectly in the back of the net to bring the Trojans further ahead, 5-1. Despite the gap in score, Mineola refused to give up and their offense was able to connect to tighten the deficit to 5-2 entering halftime.

The second half was more of the same. The stealth midfielders controlled the pace of the game: senior captain Renee Gollisz, senior Natalie Greiner, junior Maya Costa, junior Catherine Hayes, junior Ava Lekanides, junior Ariana Bransfield, sophomore Lauren Hohenberger, sophomore Riley Donahue, freshman Chloe Benik and freshman Kathryn Monaco. The adept strikers kept firing off shot after shot

Senior captain defensive midfielder Renee Gollisz (#4) takes on Mineola and controls the ball, supported by junior Catherine Hayes (#17).

keeping Mineola’s goalie working hard: senior captain Kylie Brunning, senior captain Alivia Gordon, junior Elle Basile, sophomore Bella Vona, and sophomore Emily Romeo. The senior captain defensive triumvirate of Samantha Mejia, Caitlin McNaboe, and Riley O’Rourke, along with fellow seniors Kaylin Kufs and Bianca Trunfio, kept the Mineola offense from breaking through. In the twenty-ninth minute, Kathryn Monaco scored an unassisted goal to widen the gap further to 6-2.

And finally, sophomore Isabella Vona had a true buzzer beater goal off a cross from junior Elle Basile to bring the final score to 7-2. Keepers eighth grad-

er Marisa Patrissi and senior Sophie Myers combined for four saves. A special shout-out to the Lady Trojans’ two injured senior players, who have been much-missed on the field this season: stellar defender Meagan Handal and super striker Elizabeth Crowley.

The Garden City Lady Trojans will continue their playoff schedule in the quarter finals on Wednesday, October 27th at home at 2:30pm, facing off against sixth-ranked Mepham Pirates. Garden City played Mepham twice in the regular season, shutting them out both times and is gunning for a repeat victory on Wednesday. Go Lady Trojans!

Soccer Olympian to speak at Adelphi

Julie Ertz Have you ever wondered how an Olympic athlete fuels their mind and body? On Monday, November 8, Julie Ertz, Olympian and U.S. Women's National Soccer Team player, will speak

at Adelphi University about the importance of mental health and self-care for athletes. The online event will begin at 7 p.m.

During such an unprecedented time, with athletes around the world speaking up about their mental health, Ertz, a two-time World Champion soccer player who currently plays for the USWNT and the Chicago Red Stars, will share ways in which she finds the solace to refresh and restart when things get hard. Together with her husband, NFL player Zach Ertz, a tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles, they have started a foundation that centers on transforming lives.

The Ertz Family Foundation, launched in 2018, provides opportunities for youth to learn the value of exercise, nutrition, leadership, work ethic, accountability and teamwork.

The conversation will be moderated by Marissa Abram, PhD, assistant professor at Adelphi's College of Nursing and Public Health and is part of a new series at Adelphi, Mental Health Matters.

The event is free, but registration is required. Register at adelphi.edu/mentalhealthmatters

GARDEN CITY RECREATION AND PARK NEWS

New Preschool Creative Combo Class

Due to popular demand a Creative Combo dance class has been added to the Recreation Department’s Dance Conservatory program. This class is open to residents who are 3.5–5 years old and not yet in kindergarten. It will be held on Fridays at 2 p.m. beginning Friday, October 15 and will run for 22 weeks at a cost of $295.

Creative Combo classes offer a taste of all types of dance is a fun and encouraging setting. If you are looking for an easy, introductory class for your little one, this is the class for you!

To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue or, if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline. gardencityny.net. Please note – your child must be 3.5 years by the start of the class in order to attend.

Chi Kung Exercise and Meditation

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 six-week session will begin Thursday, November 4 and will be held at 1 p.m. at Garden City’s Senior Center.

The price for the session is $ 36.

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

Pickleball Resumes Again in St. Paul’s Fieldhouse

Pickleball is now open in St. Paul’s Fieldhouse to Garden City resident adults. The sessions will be as follows: Tuesday through Friday – 9:30 to 11 am OR 11 a.m .to 12:30 p.m.

Play is drop in and rotate in on a first come, first served basis for Garden City residents only. No non-residents will be allowed at this time. The fee is $6 per person, payable per session by check or credit card only, no cash will be accepted. A resident may also purchase a five time pass for $25 or a

Adult Evening Programs at the Field House

The Recreation Adult Programs in the Field House begin on Monday, October 18 according to the following schedule: Mondays - Men’s Basketball 7:30–10 p.m.

Wednesdays - Men’s Basketball 7:30–10 p.m.

Thursdays - Adult Volleyball 7:30 – 10 p.m.

These programs are open to residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City who have graduated high school. A picture ID is required to sign in to any program.

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

A fee schedule will be place for any resident adult interested in participating in Adult Activities in St. Paul’s Fieldhouse. All programs are open to any resident who is a high school graduate or older. The fee schedule is as follows: 10 Play Pass – Good for any Fieldhouse sport for 10 visits - $50 5 Play Pass – Good for any Fieldhouse sport for 5 visits - $25 A participant may also “pay as you go” but payment will only be accepted by check or credit card only, NO CASH ACCEPTED. “Pay as you go” prices will be $6. Passes may be purchased at the Fieldhouse when arriving for your sport.

A participant may bring up to 2 nonresident guests. These guest must arrive and leave with the resident. There are no passes for non- residents. The daily fee for the non-resident guest is $8.

To purchase one of the passes, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. You will also be able to purchase a pass from our St. Paul’s staff. All payments must be made by either a check made payable to the “Inc. Village of Garden City” or credit card only, no cash will be accepted.

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Boys soccer continues to roll into playoffs

Buccellato coming up big with the clearing header over Connolly…

Castoro going high to punch the ball out. Perrini helping out with a pick me up….

The GC Boys Soccer team followed up its successful league season with a home playoff win versus a physical Island Trees team with a 2-0 win.

If you blinked, you missed Tommy Poz goal from an assist from Jack Perrini which took place about a minute into the first half. The game saw the boys keep the pressure on the Island Trees team. The

round. The game was delayed on Tuesday afternoon due to the Nor’easter and moved to the next day before the GC Girls continue their playoff journey. The Trojan boys did not disappoint as they came out with determination that showed on the field. The first goal was similar to their first in the previous meeting with Carey as Nick Bernieri took the corner and found

only thing that kept GC from adding to that lead was some solid goalie play and a few of the trojans shots just off their target. The Trojans were able to add another goal when Luke Menger was taken down in the box and Finn Connolly was able to slide the PK in.

GC advanced to face their nemesis this year in Carey High School in the 2nd

the head of Connor Brock for a 1-0 lead with just 10 minutes into the game. After a bunch of back and forth play with some great saves by goalie James Castoro and timely slide tackles by Buccellato, Brock, Perrini and Caporicci kept the Seahawks at bay. Carey goalie misplayed a pass out of the back and with some speed and agility Travis Thompson pounced on the ball and

Tommy Esposito playing in a huge role at central defense…

Travis Thompson getting love from his Trojan teammates after a great goal…..

Caporicci and Russo targeting the Seahawk player…

Brock with the header from Bernieri for the goal…

Garden City Basketball offers clinics for young players.

It is time to register for Garden City Basketball!

The Boys and Girls Garden City Basketball PreK-K-1-2 Clinic will be held on Sundays from 12:30 p.m.–2:15 p.m. at the St Paul’s Fieldhouse.

The season will begin on Sunday, December 5 and run through Sunday March 6, 2022.

There are off dates for the three day weekends of Christmas, New Years, Martin Luther King and Presidents Day holidays.

Registration is $150 with no late fees.

The nationally recognized clinic for kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade boys & girls uses 8 ft. baskets and stations of different foundational skills & drills.

Professionals recommend staying at a lower basket as not to create poor shooting mechanics in younger players. Please use the “clinic link” on the

website for background on the skills/ format/structure of the clinic.

Please note that this is a clinic and teams are not formed and participants are not called.

Garden City Basketball has the vision, volunteers and dedicated coaches, and sets the highest standard for youth basketball in the village of Garden City.

Make sure you choose the right program... Garden City Basketball.

The greater mission is to provide a wonderful experience for all of our participants so that a lifelong love of the game of basketball will be nurtured and grow.

Sign up online today at www.gardencitybasketball.org If there are any questions about our program, please contact Sean Skramko at jskramko@live.com or 516-746-9659.

Boys soccer continues to roll into playoffs

finished from about 35 yards out over the goalie to put the Trojans up 2-0.

Didn’t take much time to get the 3rd goal as similar to the first goal Finn Connolly took the corner and found Brock once more and this timed buried the ball in the net

with his feet. GC up 3-0 at half.

With the Seahawks pushing everyone forward, the GC midfield of Pica, Russo, Poz, Connolly kept them at bay. Great job by Luke Menger, Steven Zuniga up front, and also Tommy Esposito, Ethan

TIGER TENNIS is closer than ever

Meringolo and Kyle Watson in defense. It takes a team to continue their soccer journey into November, and we might have something special brewing.

Come on down to Mitchell Field Friday Night as GC will take on the winner of

Mepham or Roosevelt in the Semifinals with the Finals on Wednesday Nov. 3. Great work coaches and team, and keep the journey going. Who knows where it will take you.

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Garden City Football remains unbeaten, defeats MacArthur

Strong group tackle by Luke Paskewitz (#88), Evan Katradis (#40), Robert Derkasch (#10) and Gabriel Hinck (#50) stops the MacArthur punt return.

Garden City Football was again triumphant on Saturday in a highly anticipated match up of the last unbeaten teams in the conference. They defeated the powerhouse MacArthur Generals by a score of 49-6. The GC Marching Band and Color Guard started the day with

Jack Cascadden (#21) running for one of his record tying 5 TDs in the first half.

a fantastic performance of the national anthem that set the tone for both sides’ high level of school spirit and community engagement. Right from the opening kickoff, the Trojans gave the fans plenty to cheer about. Jack Cascadden scored a GC record tying five touchdowns in

Brendan Staub (#77) with the sack.

RJ Votruba (#44) with the great open field tackle.

Aidan Considine (#15) with a great tackle that caused MacArthur to drop the ball.

the first half while Luke Schmitt threw for two touchdowns - one to Jackson Perisa and one to RJ Votruba. The GC defense has been rock solid all season, and it took nearly three quarters of this game for the MacArthur side to score a paltry 6 points. Evan Katradis and Ryan Kreig each recovered fumbles to dash any hopes for further scoring by the Generals.

Kevin Slovensky (#56) ready on the punt team.

Thanks to Burger Spot for providing dinner for the boys after the win this week. They enjoyed the burgers.

The Garden City Trojans are undefeated as we roll into the final week of this successful season and the coaches will have the boys ready to face a very tough Elmont squad at Elmont this Saturday at 2 p.m. Go Trojans!

The defense celebrating a big stop – Will Paisley (#11), Will Peters (#42), Sawyer Olson (#78) and Andrew Cresuillo (#68).

Luke Schmitt (#14) directing the offense of Stevie Finnell (#27), Will Paisley (#11) and Rowan Stenson (#66).

Jackson Perisa (#22) with a terrific catch for a TD.

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After a hard fought season, the Garden City Recreation and Parks Adult Softball Leagues recently wrapped up its summer season. Special thanks to all team managers for their dedication and organization in leading their teams during the season.

In the Women’s Division the Ball Busters

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Garden City Recreation softball champions crowned led by Kerri Spieler defeated O’Grady’s TLC. Our Men’s B Division had The Lovers led

by Mike Salata edging the Titans in tightly matched game. Finally, Bobby Townsend’s S’s was once again crowned the A Division Champions. Congratulations to all, and the clock is on for Spring Softball!

The Ball Busters - Women’s Division Champions

The Lovers - B Division Champions

S’s – A Division Champions

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