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Vol. 93, No.17

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The Year in Review PAGE 9 n This Week at the Rotary PAGE 20

Village of Garden City Year in Review 2016

GCHS: Six-Time National Blue Star School & Gold Star Teachers

BY RIKKI N. MASSAND As the New Year 2017 approaches, the Village of Garden City can reflect on a leap year of progress, transitions, and debates that stem from the very fabric of the established community. Keeping Garden City up to date with the changing times and running the village to optimal business performance have been balanced with community engagement and maintaining facility and staffing quality. But from its start, 2016 was not short on disputable circumstances.

Fence at Franklin Court

Business students at Garden City High School have, for the sixth consecutive year, achieved Blue Star status on the W!SE (Working in Support of Education) financial literacy exam. “Gold Star” teachers Reid Sclafani (right) and Dr. Erin McKinstry (left) are pictured with a few of the students whose proficiency earned the honor (left to right): juniors Kieran Paskewitz, Andrew Tang, Ryan George, Brennan Maggio, sophomore Chase Gladd, and juniors Kathy Bass and Julia Choi.

Garden City Public Schools Wrap-Up: 2016 BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

The calendar year 2016 overlaps with two academic years in schools such as the Garden City Union Free Public School district. But from start to finish the local schools made news headlines, especially to mark its students’ excellence with multiple

high notes for both academic and athletic performances. A number one ranking on Long Island for Garden City High School (in 2015) by U.S. News & World Report, and several student achievements from honors society, Siemens National Merit semifinalists

to county and state awards and more were detailed from one year ago and leading up to the annual school budget vote in the spring. The district’s $110.84 million annual budget for 2016-’17 passed easily, as did a faciliSee page 32

The controversy over the sale of the Franklin Court park property to a private group of residents, and its repurchase by the village for $50,000 than the original sale, and the issue of keeping up a fence that was never there before 2014 carried on into the first month of 2016. Talk of lawsuits have fizzled since action by the village government to make amends and decide the fate of the village property, whether or not popular opinion was in consensus. The last Board of Trustees’ meeting of 2015 (December 17, covered in the December 25, 2015 edition of the News) featured a vote to remove the interior fence at the Franklin Court property. But the new year didn’t bring any reason to celebrate to the dozens of outspoken residents frustrated about the village’s December 2013 sale of the parcel and private usage by the Franklin Mews group residents -- the Board followed with a 5-3 vote to keep up the large, six-foot-high exterior fence in January, prompting a departure from the subject and a hush from the Mews’ folks who had said little about the original purchase other than their safety considerations. Citing the security benefit and saying the fence serves a tangible purpose, Mayor Nicholas Episcopia summed up the decision in an interview on Tuesday, January 19. “I’ve had all kinds of people telling me that it makes no sense to take the fence down. I’ve had plenty of people tell me that from the get-go, when we first (repurchased) the property in June 2015. There were a whole bunch of people that were happy we repurchased the thing and that the property was open space again. But nobody wants to go there or needs to go there at night,” the mayor said.

Crown Castle Creeps Up

Crown Castle and the expansion of telecommunications’ structures and networks in and around Garden City became a topic that stirred residents from February 2016 throughout the summer, as units installed in the backyards of Garden City homes were targeted for upgrades and alterations. What is being done by the telecomm companies, how many units and what levels of radiofrequency being emitted by the units were all questions residents have sought answers to. The village soon took heed and the Board of Trustees adopted an ordinance this year reguSee page 36

Swim & Dive Team defeats Farmingdale PAGE 46 Chanukah Party at the Garden City Jewish Center PAGE 24 Christmas program at Church Nursery School PAGE 28

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A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER

Thank You As the year winds down its last few hours, we’d like to thank all of those who have helped support the newspaper during this past year. Without the many citizen contributors who provide us with write ups of everything from the scores at the bridge club to the scores at the ball game, we would not be able to bring you a fat newspaper full of local news and photos each week. We’d also like to thank our adver-

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Garden City PTA News

Happy Holidays from the Garden City PTA! Schools re-open on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2017.

A warm & heartfelt thank you!

We would like to the 2,800 parents, teachers, administrators, and community members who have shown their support of PTA with their annual membership. Your commitment to children, community, and education is greatly appreciated. The Garden City PTA is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Your membership is tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Visit bit.ly/ GCPTAMemberBenefits for a list of NYS and National PTA Benefits for members. Membership is year round, so if you haven’t already joined – visit our website at www.GardenCityPTA.org or bit.ly/JoinGCPTAToday

Upcoming GCPTA Events:

GCPTA Meeting Dates: • 1/4, Wed. - Registration for Parent University Opens – www.GardenCityPU.com • 1/10, Tues. – GCMS/ General PTA Meeting and Nomination Committee Vote at GCMS Auditorium at 9:30 a.m. • 1/11, Wed. – Stewart School/General PTA and Nomination Committee Vote at Stewart Cafeteria at 9:30 a.m. – Note rescheduled meeting date. (Original date: 12/1)

Save the Date: February 2nd

All residents of our community are invited to attend Garden City’s Parent University Thursday, February 2nd at 7:00 p.m. at Garden City High School.

What is Parent University?

Parent University is an evening set-aside for parents and caregivers of children in grades

Pre-K to 12 to participate in a series of workshops facilitated by area professionals and district personal. The free workshops are sponsored by community organizations, including educators, to best reflect current topics and trends. It is an opportunity to sharpen parents’ skills as we work together to raise healthy, well adjusted, and successful children. Studies prove when communities, caregivers, and educators work together to create supportive and safe environments for children to grow and learn – they thrive. • Registration will be online only and will begin January 4th. Childcare will be available for children ages 4 to 12. For more information about this upcoming community event, contact the Parent University Team at info@GardenCitPU.com or visit www.GardenCityPU.com.

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Many of our local business donate to our annual PTA Dinner, school events, school clubs, and other charities in town. Let’s show our support by shopping and dining in Garden City this holiday season. 2017 Garden City PTA Dinner is Thursday, March 23, 2017 at the Garden City Hotel. Visit our website for more information about the Dinner and how you can help make the evening spectacular. http://bit.ly/ PTADinner2017

Upcoming GCPS Events:

Attention Middle School Parents • 1/5, Thurs. – GCHS Open House for All 8th Grade Students AND Parents at GCHS Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. • 1/6, Fri. – Winter II Green Athletic Forms due to the nurse

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• 1/4, Wed. – Senior Assembly: Garden City High School Alumni Return Day • 1/9, Mon. – Mandatory Senior Skit Night Meeting for parents

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Join the discussion at a Board of Education meeting! • 1/10, Tues. – BOE Work Session Topic: Financial Planning and Reserve Fund Use at the GCHS at 8:15 p.m.

National Mentoring Month

National Mentoring Month (NMM) is an annual designation observed in January. NMM celebrates mentoring and the positive effect it can have on young lives. Its goals are to: • Raise awareness of mentoring in its various forms. • Recruit individuals to mentor, especially in programs that have waiting lists of young people. • Promote the rapid growth of mentoring by recruiting organizations to engage their constituents in mentoring. The Harvard School of Public Health and The National Mentoring Partnership foun-ded National Mentoring Month in 2002. For more information visit: www.nationalmentoringmonth.org/ Let’s Connect @GardenCityPTA To Get Real Time Information - Turn on Notifications. • Website: www.GardenCityPTA.org • Twitter: Twitter.com/GardenCityPTA • Facebook: Facebook.com/GardenCityPTA Join the conversation and invite your friends.

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Since 1945, the Garden City

Garvis Toler, and his son and namesake, made an adorable snow globe for their Winter Craft with GCPTA parents in Mrs. Goldfarb”s third grade class at Stratford School. Parent Teacher Association has been dedicated to serving children and families in our community. Today’s GC PTA is a network of parents, teachers, administrators and community members devoted to the educational, social and emotional success of children. Our commitment to creating a collaborative environment where families and the school community can work together has and will continue to foster positive change in our schools and within our community. Together we are a powerful voice for all our children, a relevant resource for our families and a strong advocate for public education. Through our annual mem-

bership drive and fundraising efforts we are able to provide cultural programs, speaker engagements, health and safety programs, monetary awards to high school seniors and so much more. Many of our events and programs have become longstanding traditions in our schools and for our students. Our grants have enhanced the educational experience for students in each of our seven schools. Our members can be found volunteering their time and talents in our schools and throughout our community. Thank you to all who support the Garden City PTA. Together we can achieve great things!

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Nassau County Historical Societies convene in Garden City The Garden City Historical Society hosted its second meeting for Nassau County Historical societies and dignitaries at The Museum on Eleventh Street recently. The purpose was to share ideas about successful programs with each societ Garden City Historical Society vice president and Penny Hinderstein, former Garden City Historical Society trustee and volun-

teer for the A. T. Stewart Consignment Shop. Ms. Watras led the group discussion that touched on museum management, exhibits, special events, archives, social media outlets, annual membership dues and funding. Dignitaries who attended and contributed valuable information were Ed Ra, New York State Assemblyman; Anthony P. D’Esposito, Hempstead

Town Councilman and Brian Curran, New York State Assemblyman. Bill Florio, Executive Director of the newly formed Nassau County Historic Properties Mapping Board had important contributions. The historical societies that participated were: Nassau County Historical Society, Baldwin Historical Society, Long Beach Historical Society,

Mineola Historical Society, Rockville Centre Historical Society, Wantagh Preservation Society and West Hempstead Historical Society, in addition to The Garden City Historical Society. PHOTO CREDIT Photos by Suzie Alvey

Barbara Haynes of Garden City represented the Nassau County Historical Society

Marilyn Devlin, Rockville Centre Village Historian spoke at the meeting.

Anthony P. D’Esposito, Hempstead Town Councilman; Pat Savella and Joanne Doherty, both Garden City Historical Society Trustees and Ed Ra, New York State Assemblyman.

“You’ll never find peace of mind until you listen to your heart.” - George Michael (1963-2016)

Beth Watras, The Garden City Historical Society Vice President ran the meeting.

BY BOB MORGAN, JR.

Every year at this time I do a review of the year. In some years, the most important story is fairly debatable, but not in 2016. Welcome to some, not welcome to others, the amazing rise and election of Donald J. Trump as president of the United States was clearly the most important news event. Long a high profile celebrity and businessperson who seemed to be only sporadically interested in politics (he flirted with the Obama birth certificate alleged controversy and briefly indicated interest in being governor of New York), Mr. Trump was not taken seriously when he began his presidential run in mid2015, partly because of a series of controversial statements about, among other things, Mexicans, the Bush family and John McCain. But by the beginning of 2016, Mr. Trump and his populist and anti-illegal immigration message were beginning to gain considerable momentum in his race against 16 rivals for the Republican nomination, many of whom he attempted to discredit by unflattering nicknames (“Lyin” Ted Cruz, “Low Energy” Jeb Bush). Meanwhile, the establishment wing of the party was unable to rally around a candidate. By April, Mr. Trump had secured enough delegates in primaries and caucuses to make him the presumptive Republican nominee. Meanwhile, the Democratic front runner and eventual nominee, Hillary Clinton, was locked in a bruising nomination battle with Vermont senator, and avowed socialist, Bernie Sanders. After a successful convention, Ms. Clinton emerged as the favorite in the race against Mr. Trump, buoyed by a large financial advantage and continuing controversies involving Mr. Trump (including emergence of a very nasty tape relating to Mr. Trump and women) and overwhelming support of Ms. Clinton in the news media and entertainment industry. Nevertheless, Ms. Clinton was never able to open up a big lead over Mr. Trump and had a number of problems, including continuing fallout relating to her use of a private email server, potential conflicts involving the Clinton Foundation, a health scare (and a surprisingly light

campaign schedule) and a general feeling that she was not honest and trustworthy. But most fundamentally, Ms. Clinton spent too much time in her campaign trying to disqualify Mr. Trump and not enough making a case for her own presidency. President Obama is now middling popular, but there is an eight year itch in politics. In a world of just a 2 percent growth rate, fears of jobs being exported, a flawed health care system and a disjointed foreign policy, Ms. Clinton had to do more than criticize Mr. Trump and implicitly promise a surrogate third term for Mr. Obama, but her message rarely went beyond attacking her opponent. In the end Mr. Trump, in addition to holding the allegiance of conservatives worried about the Supreme Court, gained strong support among disaffected white working class voters in swing states who were willing to give Mr. Trump a chance to make America great again. His massive campaign rallies, often in rural areas, proved successful in spreading the word about his candidacy and energizing his followers. While losing the popular vote, Mr. Trump won a clear electoral college victory and will be inaugurated as the 45th president of a very divided nation. The second biggest story, Brexit, ties in with Mr. Trump’s victory. The surprise decision by British voters to opt out of the European Union in many ways reflected demographic trends and issues similar to those that propelled the Trump victory on this side of the Atlantic. Supporters of Brexit were frequently workers fearful of job losses due to globalization and concerned about a wave of refugees from war-torn areas. These voters defied the economic and political establishment in opting for fundamental change. 2016 was in many ways a difficult year dominated by an especially bitter election. The decision in favor of Mr. Trump marks a direction that alarms some citizens while giving hope to others. Going forward, we will do well to remember that people of good will can disagree for honest reasons and that, difficult political controversies notwithstanding, there is more that unites us than divides us. Happy New Year!

The Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead will start the new year on January 4th with a very informative program on Tai Chi by Grace Rown, a Community Outreach Educator from Winthrop University Hospital. Mrs. Rowan graduated from Lenox Hill Hospital School of Nursing and has earned her Master’s and Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Adelphi University. Mrs. Rowan has been a member of Winthrop’s University Hospital Team for 14 years serving as a Senior Nurse Recruiter and since 2009 has been a Community Outreach Educator focusing on Fall Prevention for Seniors and Tobacco Cessation. On Wednesday, Jan 4th 2017 her presentation will be an “ Introduction to Tai Chi.” Tai Chi is a non-competitive, self-paced system of gentle exer-

cises and stretching. Tai Chi is suitable for people of all levels of ability, it is one of the most effective exercises for health of mind and body. Research has proven that performing Tai Chi on a regular basis can be a positive impact on improving your overall health, prevent falls and improve your ability to do daily tasks. The lecture is open to guests and non-members for a $5.00 fee. Refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the program. The Community Club, established in 1919, offers a wide variety of cultural, educational, creative and philanthropic programs and activities. To learn more about the Community Club and how you may become a member, please call the office at 516-746-0488 between 9:30 am and 12:30 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.

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Garden City Village Board Adopts Building Code Changes

The Garden City Board of Trustees unanimously adopted three local laws that modify existing Village code as it pertains to residential setback requirements, demolition permits and architectural review. The adoption of all three laws followed three public hearings held on Thursday, December 15, 2016. Growing concern about an uptick in residential extensions and new construction considered by some residents out of character with the surrounding area led to the creation of the Mayor’s Committee on Building Code Changes in 2015. Committee members include Hugh Lacy, chair of the Architectural Design Review Board (ADRB), and Robert Cunningham, chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals. The two long-time residents have a combined total of almost 57 years of community service in the area of architecture design review and zoning. Fellow resident James Bauer served as Committee chair. “It was clear at the outset of the Committee’s work that there was demand from residents for changes,” Mr. Bauer said. “As far back as 2014, the Eastern Property Owners’ Association had sent a letter to the Mayor asking for the Trustees to examine the situation as well as comments from citizens.” The amendments balance the preservation of the unique character of the Village’s neighborhoods with the right of a homeowner to improve his or her property and the right of neighboring property owners to continue to enjoy the character and curb appeal of their homes. They are also designed to insure that new construction does not impact the light, air and privacy rights of the neighboring property owners. The first code change increases the minimum required distance between the sides of a new house and adjacent homes by three feet on a 60’ x 100’ plot. Plots between 60’ and 75’ feet wide require combined side setbacks of 30 percent of the front width of the plot. The second change addresses the demolition of homes. Formerly, there was no requirement for an owner to

present plans to the ADRB for the house that would replace the one being demolished. The change now requires that if the property is to be left vacant after demolition the owner is required to fill in the foundation, grade the property and plant grass. If the property is left vacant, a bond or some other form of liquid security is required if the Village has to mitigate the problem. The third change more clearly defines the ADRB’s authority regarding major alterations to the exterior of a house visible from the street. More formal guidelines are now required to obtain ADRB approval for an extension, structural changes or major alterations that could impact the streetscape. Roof repairs, siding replacement, paint jobs, window replacements or other home improvements to the front of the property where the changes are “in kind” replacements and do not require structural changes would not require ADRB approval. There were three guiding principles underlying the drafting of the new laws, according to Mr. Bauer. “First, the Committee’s work was open and transparent. The second principle was to maintain a balance between the preservation of the architectural character of the Village and homeowners’ rights. And, finally, the Committee wanted to keep the changes to the code simple and easy to understand,” he said. During the process, eight presentations were made to the Property Owners’ Associations, three were made to the Board of Trustees and all of the documents, including citizens’ comments, were posted on the Village website. Changes were made based on feedback from residents, Village Trustees, architects and others. The Superintendent of Buildings also reviewed all the proposed changes from an implementability and enforcement standpoint. According to Mr. Bauer, the proposed local laws underwent nearly a dozen revisions before their adoption. To review the local laws, visit the Village’s website, www.gardencityny. net.

IN MEMORIAM

James Andrew Gray

James Andrew Gray James Andrew Gray, born January 9, 1925 in New York City, died peacefully at his Garden City home on December 23, 2016 after a struggle with cancer. The son of Maxwell Henderson Gray and Hazel Yearsley Gray, he graduated from Andrew Jackson High School in Queens. When World War II broke out he was drafted and served in the 106th Division of the US Infantry. He was captured during the Battle of the Bulge and spent three months as a prisoner of war at Bad Orb, Germany. When Patton’s army liberated his camp, he weighed less than 100 pounds. He later graduated from New York University with a degree in marketing, and married the former Ann Louise Leonard of Garden City. They spent five years in Cincinnati, Ohio where he worked for various advertising agencies and where their daughter, Pamela, was born. In 1957 he and his family returned to Garden City where he took a position in the

public relations division of the Public Works Department of the Nassau County Government. After retiring in 1990 he continued doing free-lance PR work for the Lung Association in Queens and various political campaigns. A life-long Democrat, he was active in local politics, prisoner-of-war organizations and in later years became a used book scout along with his wife Ann, who passed away in 2013. He continued playing softball and tennis until his late 80s. He will be remembered for his wry wit, love of baseball and devotion to his family. He is survived by his daughter Pamela Ahearn, his son-in-law William Barry Ahearn and grandson Thomas Gray Ahearn. Visitation was held at Fairchild Sons Funeral Home, Inc., Garden City, NY on Thursday December 29 from 2-4 and 7-9. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Interfaith Nutrition Network or the American Cancer Society.

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Garden City’s emerging business leaders

Students from Garden City High School’s Business Department attended the 14th Annual Emerging Leaders Business Competition held at St. Joseph’s College on Wednesday, November 30th. “There were 18 schools represented and a total of 315 students competed,” explained teacher Dr. Erin McKinstry. “Each event included approximately 36 teams. The students were well-prepared and did an excellent job on their presentations. We

are happy to report that we had several 3rd place winning teams in the competition this year: Colleen Maclay and Lauren HaganRetail Marketing Samantha Shaps- Retail Marketing Dean Van Noy and Brennan MaggioEntrepreneurship Kieran Brown- Job Interview” The schools which competed include: Commack High School, Eastern LI Academy of Applied Technology at

Garden City High School students competed in the 14th Annual Emerging Leaders Business Competition held at St. Joseph’s College.

Milliken Tech, Eastern Suffolk BOCES, Half Hollow Hills High School East, Half Hollow Hills High School West, Harborfields High School, Island Trees High School, Jericho High School, Kings Park High School, North Shore

High School, Northport High School, Oyster Bay High School, PatchogueMedford High School, St. Dominic High School, Walt Whitman High School, Westbury High School, and Western Suffolk BOCES.

Students pictured here with business teacher Dr. Erin McKinstry (right) placed third in various categories at the 14th Annual Emerging Leaders Business Competition (left to right): Colleen Maclay and Lauren Hagan (Retail Marketing), Samantha Shaps (Retail Marketing), Brennan Maggio and Dan Van Noy (Entrepreneurship). Absent from the photo was Kieran Brown (Job Interview).

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Long Island Children's Museum will be sharing lessons in history and science this week as we explore the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King and introduce children to the science of aerodynamics. The Museum is adding a day of fun to its weekly schedule with a BONUS Monday opening on January 16.

Dreaming with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Monday, January 16 at 11 a.m. and 1 and 3 p.m. Celebrate the incredible legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and learn about his life and teachings. Come be inspired by his visions for peace, love, and unity to create a 'stained glass' collage to commemorate him this year. Ages: 5 and up. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members).

Silly Snow People

Tuesday, January 17 through Friday, January 20, from 2:30 - 4 p.m. Make a silly snow person from cotton balls and craft materials that's perfect for the season! Ages: 3 and up. Free with museum admission.

Air-mazing Dynamos

Saturday, January 21 from 2 - 4 p.m. Aerodynamics is the science behind

objects moving through the air. Come learn how speed and motion affects flight. To help visitors get ready for the arrival of our next traveling exhibit, KLUTZ Amazingly Immature, feel free to be silly and ridiculous as you design your own characters to test out our air-mazing wind tunnel! Perfect for Sharknado fans! Ages: 3 and up. Free with museum admission.

Messy Afternoons

Saturday, January 21 and Sunday, January 22 from 3:30-5 p.m. We'll be up to our elbows in oobleck, clean mud and slime ... and we hope you'll join us for the type of artistic activities that everyone loves, but not one likes to clean-up after. Except us! Ages: 18 months to 4 years. Free with museum admission. All activities will be held at the Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Museum Hours: Tuesday-Sunday from 10 am.-5 p.m. and most school holidays. Museum admission: $13 for adults and children over 1 year old, $12 seniors, FREE to museum members and children under 1 year old. Additional fees for theater and special programs may apply. For additional information, contact 516-224-5800.

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I am typing this early on Christmas morning and I wish to say that I hope you had as wonderful a Christmas as I’ve been having. I also hope that Santa was good to you and you have the presents that you asked for and if one was missing - well you may just get it for your birthday. After all, you cannot expect to get everything you want all at the same time. Just be patient and it will come. We have had some snow recently but it is all gone by now. However, we still have three more months when it will be winter and you can expect more snow. Here is a tip for you: Keep a box of baking soda handy and if you have ice on your steps sprinkle them with baking soda as it will aid traction on the ice. It will not hurt bricks or cement and will be safe even on the floors if it should get on them. The country clubs here in town will be closing for the months of January and February and even the Tuesday afternoon bridge at the Garden City Casino will not be played until March 21st of 2017. Doesn’t that seem to be so far away? What will those players do? The Garden City Country Club will open on March 23rd and the Cherry Valley Club will sometime around then too. Sometimes it becomes difficult to keep track of when they are. I guess the answer is that so many “snow birds” take off for Florida during that period of time. I hope that the members of the Readers Circle at the Garden City Community Church have finished reading their book as they will be discussing it on January 3rd. The Ladies Bridge at the Garden City Casino will not be played in January or February but will start again on March 21st. It does seem that the ladies are expecting a difficult winter. There are some places

where parking becomes difficult in the winter as there are no places to put the snow except where folks usually park.. Perhaps some foursomes can take turns playing at each others’ houses. You know how we all say we will watch our diets but somehow we usually fail to do so. Here is a little poem that you might wish to remember. The title is “A Dieter’s Prayer”. “Grant me the strength that I don’t fall into the clutches of cholesterol. The road to hell is paved with butter, cakes are cursed, cream is awful and Satan is hiding in every waffle. Beelzebub is a chocolate drop, Lucifer is a lollipop. Teach me the evils of Hollandaise, of pasta and gobs of mayonnaise, and crisp fried chicken from the South. If you love me, Lord, shut my mouth.” This is from a long gone devoted friend and it is probably something you would wish to remember. We all enjoy too much the wonderful foods we indulge during the holidays and then after January 1st we get on the scale and wonder where it all came from. You might want to copy this on a card and put it on your fridge as a reminder. My hope for all of you is that you enjoy your holiday with your family. Enjoy each one as an individual and see only good things, as we usually can’t do anything about the bad things anyway. May you enjoy the delights of your family, your friends and your neighbors. the delights are more important anyway. January 1st is nearly upon us, so turn that page and make a new start. Bless you one and all at this wonderful time of year! See you next week!

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FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE By: Nicholas P. Episcopia

MENORAH LIGHTING

On December 24th, we held our annual Menorah Lighting on the Village Green. Thanks to Michael and Howard Schor of Treeline Companies for conducting the ceremony and especially to Michael for saying the traditional prayers in Hebrew. My personal thanks to Trustees John DeMaro, John Delany, Theresa TrouvΘ and Stephen Makrinos for attending on Christmas Eve when there are so many family activities going on..

Best wishes for a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year

On behalf of myself and the Board of Trustees, I would like to extend to all Village residents a very Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year..

Thank you for supporting building code changes

unanimously adopted three local laws that modify existing Village code as it pertains to residential setback requirements, demolition permits and architectural review. The adoption of all three laws followed three public hearings held on Thursday, December 15, 2016. Thanks to the members of the Mayor’s Committee on Building Code Changes, especially Jim Bauer, who served as chairman, Hugh Lacy and Bob Cunningham, and to the Property Owners’ Association presidents who supported the building code changes.

The Garden City Board of Trustees

Year-end Reminders

Second Half of Village Taxes: The second half of Village Taxes, which were due and payable on December 1, 2016, are subject to penalty if payment is not made within a 30-day grace period. This year since December 31 is on a weekend, payments received after Tuesday, January 3, 2017, will be subject to penalty. Please return the “second half” bill stub with your payment made payable to the Incorporated Village of Garden City. Veterans Real Property Tax

Exemption: The deadline for applications for Veterans tax exemptions is Friday, December 30, 2016. Applications cannot be accepted after the close of business on that date.

Village Offices Closed Monday, January 2nd Village Hall will be closed Monday, January 2, 2017, in observance of the New Year’s holiday and will re-open on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. For your convenience, correspondence/tax payments may be placed in the letter slot at the easterly entrance to Village Hall.

Board of Trustees meeting schedule

There is only one regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting in January which will be held on January 12, 2017. I encourage all residents to attend Board of Trustees meetings so as to be thoroughly informed of Village issues from a first-hand perspective.

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On Thursday, December 15th, in spite of the frigid weather, the Club enjoyed a delightful Holiday Party with Johnny Whimple, the “One Man Band” entertaining with his wonderful electric guitar. The sing-a-long included everything from “Jingle Bells”, “Silent Night”, “The Dreidel Song”, to “Feliz Navidad”. A fun time was had by all. Musical Trivia was also a big hit. The raffle prizes were won by the

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Community Club of Garden City & Hempstead enjoys Holiday Party following: Lee Amrhein - Lisbon Cafe Gift Card Ruth Lacy - Culinary Heights Gift Card Josephine Krawczyk - Kings Gift Card Alice Sarkis - Thomas Stallone CD During the refreshment hour, a holiday mood prevailed.

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Holiday sanitation collections

Residents are reminded that there will be normal sanitation and recycling collections during Christmas and New Year’s Week. Western half of the Village (west of

Rockaway Ave.): Garbage - Monday and Thursday; Rubbish - Wednesday. Eastern half of the Village (east of Rockaway Ave.): Garbage - Tuesday and Friday; Rubbish - Wednesday.

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Local artist’s work on exhibit

“Will Sing For Food” concert

Mark your calendars for Saturday, January 14th to see The Sixth Annual “Will Sing For Food” concert! This annual concert is currently in rehearsals. Local musicians and vocalists are putting together a fun night that will be filled with a variety of songs from different genres from Pop to Rock, Folk to Broadway. Producer Andrew Morreale said “there are many hungry residents on Long Island and the food pantry is in constant need of support. Last year was our most successful year raising over $18,000 and we hope to make an even greater donation in 2017!” All donations will help fund the Long Island Council of Churches food pantries. Suggested donations are $20 each. It is through generous support that programs like the food pantries are possible. Come to enjoy the music and help support those in need. Make a difference. Donate at the door.

Leonore Russell (Right). Tomomi Azono Garden City resident, Leonore Russell opens her art show of original paintings and drawings in the Leonore Russell Studio at Barnes Gallery, 2 Nassau Blvd, Garden City. The show will run from November 4th to January

30,, Tuesdays to Saturdays, 10 – 5. In addition to the artwork, Orion Design inspirational cards, Mos Pink felted work made by women from Nepal, and handmade beeswax candles from Germany are available.

“Will Sing For Food” will be held on Saturday, January 14th at 8:00pm and will be hosted by the Board of Outreach at Garden City Community Church. It is located at 245 Stewart Avenue, corner of Whitehall Boulevard. E-mail WillSingForFood@me.com or call the church office at 516.746.1700 for more information. This year’s cast includes the talents of Packy Bunn, Denelle Burns, Dave Butler, Diane Feyrer, Rick Herbst, Billy Lucano, John Mezzo, Zach Mezzo, Adam Mirabella, Andrew Morreale, Anna Morreale, George Petersen, Joe Rivera, Pam Rivera, Jim Rowe, Melissa Ryan, Maura Ryan, Brett Sandgren, Emily Schaubeck, John Schoch, Mike Veny, Alexandra Vernice, Bill Volz, and Jill Yoo. If you cannot make the concert but would like to contribute you can mail your donation to the church office. Any amount helps!

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Dr. Buffa congratulates the following members of the Cavity Free Club: Christian Aracena Aidan Hopkins Caleigh Hopkins James Gerard Hopkins Christopher Kelly Madison Kelly

Devan Kingland Evan Kolberg Zachary Kolberg Jena Marcotrigiano Maggie Marooney

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The mission of the Garden City Community Coalition is to encourage positive behavioral choices for Garden City residents of all ages. The Coalition is committed to supporting and encouraging family, community and schoolbased initiatives that promote healthy lifestyles.

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Please become a member of Garden City Community Coalition! Since 2002, the Garden City Community Coalition has helped to encourage positive behavioral choices for Garden City residents of all ages. The Coalition is committed to supporting and encouraging family, community and school-based initiatives that promote healthy lifestyles. Your annual membership of $15.00 will help support: • Professional speakers for the community and students in the Garden City Public Schools • Parenting workshops • Awareness of drug and alcohol

prevention • E-newsletter of important information on drug and alcohol prevention and tips Help us help others. Make checks payable to Garden City Community Coalition Annual membership fee is $15 per family. Enclosed is my check for $______________. Name: _____________________________________ Address: _____________________________________

Email: _____________________________________ Please mail your membership to Garden City Community Coalition PO Box 8153 Garden City NY 11530. Garden City Community Coalition is a 501 ( c ) 3 corporation. Donations are tax deductible to the fullest. The mission of the Garden City Community Coalition is to encourage positive behavioral choices for Garden City residents of all ages. The Coalition is committed to supporting and encouraging family, community and schoolbased initiatives that promote healthy lifestyles.

Garden City Community Coalition Officers

Roberta Clark Katie Colavito Diane Feyrer Jen Soper – GCHS Health/PE Teacher Joy Fulhardt Michele Vincent – Stratford/Stewart Social Worker Michelle Kaiserman Gail Madigan Julia Kuntz – GCMS Health/PE Teacher Keegan Baker –GCMS Social Worker

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Cherry Valley Club celebrate Patriots Day On Sunday, August 21st, the Cherry Valley family gathered for its Fourth Annual Patriots Day celebration. On a beautiful, sun filled day over 200 members, guests, and invited military service personnel took part in ceremonies, golf, speeches and dinner. The club also uses this day to thank active military and to raise funds for the Folds of Honor Foundation. The afternoon started with a procession led by the NYPD Pipes and Drum unit followed by active members of our military and Cherry Valley veterans. Master of ceremonies Bob Kaliban, with his usual grace and humor, welcomed all to the festivities. World War II veterans Ray Jacobsen and Frank Cirona were introduced to a loud ovation as thanks were given to all standing on the first tee. Jessica Kiedaisch, who has performed at Citi Field, gave us a beautiful rendition of the Star Spangled Banner. Guests of honor, Alan Wronowski and Krista Simpson, along with her two young sons, were introduced. As a gift from Cherry Valley, the young men ages 6 and 4 were presented with their very first set of golf clubs by Head Pro Ed Kelly. It was a touching moment made comical as the boys hoisted the golf bags on their shoulders only to have all the clubs fall out. Ray Jacobsen then started the golf by hitting the ceremonial first shot, striping it right down the middle.

After golf, all the guests entered the clubhouse for a delicious barbecue dinner highlighted by the now traditional roasted pig. Special guest Krista Simpson gave a very moving presentation about her husband, Green Beret Michael Simpson, who lost his life on assignment in Afghanistan. It made everyone in the room aware of the sacrifices our soldiers make for our freedom. As important, Krista told us how with the help of the Folds of Honor Foundation, her boys would now be provided with the ability to complete their education. It was a dream she shared with her husband that will now be possible, in part, to the generosity of Cherry Valley. Alan Wronowski, as past President of the PGA of America and a current Folds of Honor director, told us of how much more needs to be done to support and educate the children of our fallen heroes. He made a special presentation of a Folds of Honor golf bag to Gerry Keegan and Bill Janetschek recognizing them for their continued support. First Lt. Pedro Alonso of the local Marine base in Garden City thanked Cherry Valley for their friendship and support over the last four years. The evening ended with the crowd, led by Debbie Honerkamp and Alan Walsh, singing God Bless America. A special thanks go out to all those who attended, contributed, and help make Cherry Valley a very special club. Krista Simpson (above)

Cherry Valley Club Veterans

NYPD Pipes and Drum

Sons Michael & Gabriel Simpson (right)

Gary Fochesto, Ed Kelly and Marine

Ed Kelly, Allen Wronowski and Bill Janetschek

Bob Kaliban, John Finnerty, Frank Cirona, Ed Kelly and Ray Jacobsen

Ed Kelly, Jim Healy, Gerard Keegan & Allen Wronowski

Ed Kelly, Allen Wronowski and Bill Janetschek

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The Garden City Jolly Trolley

The Garden City Jolly Trolley, which is a group of families that sing to neighbors, friends, and seniors in need made their rounds around town on Sunday, December 18th. The group visited many homes spreading yule tide and joy with songs and candy canes. They even visited the Wyndham to sing to a group of senior citizens. If you’d like a visit from the Garden City Jolly Trolley next year, please e-mail gcjollytrolley@gmail.com

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THIS WEEK AT ROTARY

Rotary to Learn about Garden City Autoseum

The Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club begins the New Year with a real treat! The

Club will kick off 2017 with a presentation by Andy Perillo, vice president along with

Two of many AUTOSEUM creations

Mike Manning, president of AUTOSEUM ON Monday, January 9, 12:15 p.m., at the

Garden City Hotel. AUTOSEUM is acknowledged as a unique museum which teaches craftsmanship involved in the creation of the world’s most famous movie cars. With classes open to all generations, AUTOSEUM is also home to other unique cars created by the public. According to its website, in defining AUTOSEUM, it has been noted that two words bring to mind the world’s greatest creations in high profile custom, one-of-a-kind movie & TV cars: GEORGE BARIS, acknowledged as THE KING OF KUSTOM CARS. This great museum, a registered non-profit 501 501(C)(3) IRS organization, was dreamed up by both Mike Manning and Andy Perillo, George Baris’ East Coast representatives. Through Andy’s and Mike’s wizardry, George Baris’ amazing, mean, lean, silver screen dream machines were fabricated from concept to completion.

Best Wishes to all for a happy, healthy, and safe New Year! Senator Kemp Hannon hannon@nysenate.gov

Mike and Andy’s vision is for the AUTOSEUM to function as a teaching museum featuring classes and workshops demonstrating highly specialized equipment and techniques. They see the museum as a premium institution on Long Island for education, entertainment and communservice. (Note: while the AUTOSEUM has the address of 100 County Seat Drive, Mineola, technically, it is located in Garden City.) To join Rotary for this special presentation and to learn more about Club membership, please call Susan MacDonald, president at 516-643-5286.

UPCOMING EVENTS

January 9 - AUTOSEUM presentation: Andy Perillo, vice president, guest speaker January 23 - Supervisor Anthony Santino,Town of Hempstead, guest speaker Date TBA - Fellowship Dinner: Home of Past President Jennifer Poupis

On December 14th, Garden City Middle School honored its students selected by their academic team for November’s “Student of the Month” and those students “caught” by a staff member in an act of kindness in November.

Pictured here with Garden City Middle School Principal Dr. Peter Osroff (left) and social worker Keegan Baker (right) are “Student of the Month” recipients (alpha order) for the month of November: Sophia Bernardo, Gavin Burns, Kyle Carney, Alex Colletti, Nial Cowie, Grayson Gardi, Keira Griffith, Charles Iovino, Lily Milone, Gabriel Psilakis, Tiffany Rubio, Maria Trimboli, and Adam Vuoso.

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GC Middle School’s “Student of the Month” & “Kindness Counts” Honorees

Pictured here receiving “Kindness Counts’ awards for the month of November with Garden City Middle School Principal Dr. Peter Osroff (left) and social worker Mr. Keegan Baker (right) are (alpha order): Hanna Barry, Emily Bradley, Matthew Camillieri, Gia Famularlo, Ethan Meringolo, Murphy Tobin, and Blakely Trapani.

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GC German students visit Bethlehem

BY GARDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT’S GERMAN TEACHERS

On Saturday, December 10th, nearly 90 German students from the middle and high schools traveled by bus to Bethlehem, PA accompanied by teachers Frau Galvez and Señora Porter from the middle school, Dr. Cerar and Ms. Durkin from the high school, and parent chaperones. Once we arrived in Bethlehem, we toured the historic German Moravian

Settlement founded in 1741 and participated in a walking tour of the city led by guides dressed in clothing typically worn by Moravians in the 1700s. We viewed the Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, which featured a variety of exhibits, period rooms, and galleries highlighting furniture, paintings, china, clothing, and silver representing over three centuries of decorative arts. At one time in the mid-18th century, 15 different languages were

spoken in Bethlehem! The Moravians were quite progressive in their beliefs that all people, both men and women, should receive the same education; that women should have equal rights with men in the community; and that all people should work together for the common good regardless of race, gender, or ethnicity. After the tour, we visited the charming Moravian bookstore and chocolate shop in town for hot cocoa, candies, and unique gifts.

In the afternoon, we spent some time enjoying the Christkindlmarkt, an outdoor German Christmas market housed in several heated tents where traditional German food, beverages, and holiday crafts from the U.S. and Germany are sold. Live music was provided by local vocal and instrumental groups. A great time was had by all! The Bethlehem trip is a favorite outing for German students and their parents every December.

High school German teacher Dr. Cerar with some of his students.

German students at Bethlehem.

Frau Galvez enjoying some hot cocoa with the seventh grade girls

Sixth grade boys having a great time at the Christkindlmarkt.

Tower housing the famous Moravian star, which originated in Saxony, Germany. The stars were used as craft projects to help demonstrate geometry lessons to young boys attending Moravian school.

8th grade German club co-presidents.

The 7th grade girls had fun shopping at the Christkindlmarkt!

Our tour coordinator Keith Sten with Señora Porter and Frau Galvez.

Middle schoolers listening to their tour guide inside the Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts.

Each month the eighth grade students at Saint Anne’s School participate in the Share-A-Meal Parish Service Initiative. With the help of parent volunteers, students prepare meals in the Saint Anne’s School kitchen to be delivered to the homebound parishioners in our parish. Once the meals are prepared, the students hand deliver them along with personal letters and cards. Quite often the students will happily visit with the parishioners for a while. What a special way to carry out the mission of Jesus Christ!

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Happy faces

Students write letters to homebound parishioners

Writing letters

Students prepare meals in school kitchen

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St. Anne’s eighth grade shares a meal

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Chanukah Party at the

A girl being taught to light candles by Grandma

A rollicking party and celebration was held at the Garden City Jewish Center, as almost one hundred members, friends and visitors marked the start of the Festival of Lights. The party was held on Friday December 23rd even though Chanukah officially was to begin on December 24th this year…a rare event that last happened in 1978. Chanukah marks the time in 168 BCE when the Syrian-Greeks greatly oppressed the Jews of Judea, sparking a rebellion by Judah Maccabee (which translates to “Judah the Hammer”) and his family and followers. Three thousand farmers defeated 47,000 soldiers with chariots (and elephants!) and took back their defaced and vandalized Temple. When they were ready for the re-dedication ceremony, only enough holy oil was left for about one day’s light. Volunteers were sent to get some more and when they returned after eight days and nights, the oil was still burning! This is why we celebrate Chanukah on the 25th day of the Jewish month

of Kislev, with the lighting of a ninebranched menorah. Also, children traditionally play with dreidels containing the letters “nun”, “gimmel”, “hay” and “shin”, which symbolize ‘A great miracle happened there’. Most of all, the tradition is to eat foods fried in oil, symbolizing the holy oil lasting for eight days. Hence, the potato pancakes. The Jewish Center members lit candles, ate many latkes (potato pancakes), sang the blessings and songs, made ice cream sundaes (not sure of the symbolic value of that but it’s fun for all), and went into the Sanctuary for a service. The Temple’s beloved Rabbi Stephen Wise Goodman read a hilarious story by candlelight to the children and adults. The student cantor, Amelia Lavranchuk, accompanied him on guitar. The remainder of the holiday is for families to celebrate at home with family and friends, lighting one more candle each of the eight nights, enjoying the warmth of the season.

Making the sundaes!

Another family came to celebrate

A family celebrates the holiday together

Children listening to the story of Too Many Latkes

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Marc Chagallâ&#x20AC;? windows done by the students

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Garden City Jewish Center

Three siblings know how to pose

She really enjoyed her sundae

Carolyn Hoera and Debby Rood Goldman show off dreidel headbands

A boy and his Grampa

Rabbi Stephen Goodman reads by candlelight

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$935,000

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GARDEN CITY Breathtaking Classic Garden City “Mott Style.” 4 bdrm / 2.5 bath. | ML#2891430

GARDEN CITY Amazing value in The Adelphi Estates. 5bdrm, 3 bth CH Col. | ML#2860497

GARDEN CITY Cozy Colonial featuring large living room w/ fireplace. 3 bdrm/1.5 bath. | ML#2861633

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GARDEN CITY

730 Franklin Ave Garden City, NY 11530 Office: 516.741.4333

$469,000

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$470,000

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FLORAL PARK

142 Plainfield Ave Floral Park, NY 11001 Office: 516.492.3210

$539,000

$599,000

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VALLEY STREAM

Large 3 level split. Big rooms, spacious open floor plan. 5 bdrm & 3.5 bath. | ML#2891052

VALLEY STREAM Dutchgate condoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 55yr & older community. Townhouse 3bdrm/2 bath. | ML#2872340

GARDEN CITY Charming 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath classic winde line Center Hall Cape. | ML#2899713

NEW HYDE PARK Lovely, well kept 3 bedroom home with a convenient location. | ML#2888385

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$950,000

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GLEN COVE Newly renovated mid-block Ranch. Open floor plan, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath. | ML#2891503

BAYSIDE Chic Contemporary 5 level Split overlooking bay. 3 bdrm/2.5 bath. | ML#2826246

GARDEN CITY Thoughtfully designed grand home, subtly decorated. 4 bdrm, 3.5 bath. | ML#2864091

GARDEN CITY Second floor co-op in the heart of Garden City. 3 bdrm, 2 bath. | ML#2888486

$535,000

$550,000

$522,000

$590,000

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ALEXANDER OLIVIERI LRESP

SOLD

GARDEN CITY Classic 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath CH Colonial on oversized plot in GC village. | ML#2878677

GARDEN CITY Colonial home in western section of Garden City. 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath. | ML#2870859

FRANKLIN SQUARE Charming, well maintained Cape located blocks from Garden City. | ML#2878882

FLORAL PARK Spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bath wColonial close to the LIRR and Village. | ML#2845671

$875,000

$1,100,000

$1,351,000

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SUSAN MCMANUS LRESP SEAN R. MCCOYD LRESP

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GARDEN CITY Well maintained Expanded Ranch featuring 4 bdrms and 3 baths. | ML#2834384

GARDEN CITY Renovated & extended to join the modern world with the old world. | ML#2853569

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Christmas program at Community Church Nursery School

Ready to start.

Christmas was celebrated at the Community Church Nursery School on Thursday, December 15th, much to the delight of family and friends. A processional included little angels, elves, shepherds, wisemen/wisewomen, Mary, Joseph and an entourage. Janet Rosano, Director of Music led the little ones with Christmas carols and songs such as “This Little Light of Mine,” “Peace,” “There Was a Little Baby,” “Jingle Bells,” “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” and more. “Away in the Manger” was impressively performed in sign language. Rev. Dr. Ian Rottenberg offered a prayer for all. “The children were so excited to sing their Christmas songs for their families. Their simple joy and enthusiasm is the true spirit of Christmas,” said Cathie McCullough, CCNS Director. After the program everyone went to the classrooms for parties featuring some Christmas goodies the children baked for their families. Nursery School registration for all programs for two-, three- and four-year-olds for the 2017-2018 school year is continuing at the Community Church Nursery School. The Garden City Community Church Nursery School has been committed to quality early childhood education since 1953. It is located in the Garden City Community Church at 245 Stewart Avenue, corner of Whitehall Boulevard. Call the Cathie McCullough, Director at 516.746.1756, visit www. GCCCNurserySchool.com or e-mail GCCCNursery@ yahoo.com for more information or to schedule a tour. Photos by Suzie Alvey.

Four generations!

Singing loudly.

Rev. Dr. Ian Rottenberg said a prayer Prayer.

Morning procession.

Mommy and me.

Christine Trenkle & student.

Garden City Recreation and Parks is pleased to offer beginner Mah Jongg lessons to our seniors. This six week course will cover the basics of the game and the rules so you can enjoy playing. The class will meet every Monday from 12:30 to 2:30 pm beginning Monday, January 30. The cost of this six week class will be $40 and space is limited. Checks should be made payable to the Village of Garden City. To register for this class, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Applications will be accepted until Friday, January 21 or until all 16 spots are filled. PLEASE NOTE - an additional $10 supply fee will be payable to the instructor at the first class.

SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY!

Monday, January 9 at 1 pm Richard Know on Rogers and Hart Richard Rogers and Lorenz Hart were a songwriting partnership that worked together on 28 musicals and more than 500 songs. Please join us for this wonderful lecture on some of your favorites! Wednesday, January 11 at noon Garden City Recreation and Parks is sponsoring a seminar on “Six Easy Steps to an Effective Estate Plan at the Senior Center on Golf Club Lane. Topics will include basic concepts of estate planning: probate, estate taxes and strategies, estate planning documents, revocable living trusts and other related topics. Charles Lucchesi, financial advisor and Robert Fusaro, Managing Director- Investment Officer at Wells Fargo Advisors, Woodbury,

NY will be there to discuss these important topics and to answer any questions. A light lunch will be provided. Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC member SIPC CAR-121600387. Thursday, January 12 at 10 am Computer Kindergarten This is a slow-paced, user-friendly class for firsttime computer users. Using Windows computers, this unique class covers the basics in a way that even the most inexperienced user will understand. We will cover turning the computer on, the desktop, using the mouse, opening and closing programs, understanding windows elements, getting out of trouble, and turning the computer off. All versions of Windows will be addressed. Prerequisites: None. Thursday, January 26 at 10 am Computer 1st grade - In this class, you will learn how to work with text including inputting, inserting, moving, and erasing, learn basic word processing skills, and understand files and commands. Prerequisites: Computer Kindergarten or a basic knowledge or computer skills. Monday, January 30 at 1 pm Lecture on Brain Health - Winthrop University Hospital will visit and speak about keeping your brain healthy and several aspects

Exercise for Seniors

Recreation and Parks is offering the following exercise classes for seniors at The Senior Center on Golf Club Lane. For the next few months the classes will be free in order to for you to try each class, after which they will be offered at a nominal charge.

Eddie & Jean Costello’s Trash or Treasure Antiques Roadshow

Garden City Public Library Sunday, January 29th, 2017 at 2PM Do you have something that is old, unusual, and perhaps even bizarre? How many times have you thought that maybe your object has some value, or might even be very valuable? Come find out on Sunday, January 29th, at 2PM at the Garden City Public Library. Eddie Costello and his wife Jean will present a lecture that is both informative and highly entertaining on how to tell if it’s trash or treasure. Learn how to identify today’s hottest antiques and collectibles. The first 40 people who register will receive a free verbal appraisal of any one antique or collectible (no

coins, currency, or stamps), regardless of what it is or how old it is. Registration begins January 16th at 9:30AM for Garden City Library cardholders. You may register in person or register by calling the Reference Department at 516-742-8405 ext 222. To be guaranteed an appraisal, you must sign-up for this program ahead of time. On the day of the program walk-ins are welcome; however, walk-ins will receive an appraisal after those who have signed up, if time permits. NonGarden City Library cardholders may call to register on Wednesday, January 25th if space is available.

GC Library Holiday Hours

New Year’s Eve, Saturday, December 31, 2016 - 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. New Year’s Day, Sunday, January 1,

2017 – Closed New Year’s Observance, Monday, January 2, 2017 – Closed

Classes are open to all seniors ages 60 and older who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. Classes might be cancelled due to a special event or trip so please check the bulletin board at The Senior Center for updates. MONDAYS Exercise with Felicia at 10 am Tai Chi with Connie at 1 pm Meditation with Connie at 2 pm TUESDAYS Yoga for all Levels with Allie at 11:15 am Chair Dancing with Felicia at 2:30 pm WEDNESDAY Exercise with Felicia at 9:45 am Chair Yoga with Connie at 11 am THURSDAY Exercise with Joy at 9 am (paid class, prior registration is needed) Yoga for all Levels with Allie at 11:15 am Yoga for all Levels with Allie at 12:15 pm FRIDAY Exercise with Felicia at 9:45 am Resistance Bands with Felicia at 10:45 am Meditation with Connie at noon Tai Chi with Connie at 1 pm

Registration for upcoming Senior trips - New trips added

The Recreation and Parks Department, with the advisement of the Senior Advisory Committee, is sponsoring the following trips for seniors who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City during the upcoming months. Please remember to register early because all trips are first come, first served. No registrations will be taken before they are announced in the paper and payment must accompany any registration. Wednesday, February 8 Broadhollow Theatre in Elmont for

the musical comedy “9 to 5”. We will take the Recreation bus for this trip. The bus will leave the parking lot by St. Paul’s Center at 1:15 pm. The cost of this trip will be $25, checks only made payable to Broadhollow Theatre. To register, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. Wednesday, March 22 - Broadhollow Theatre in Elmont for the musical “She Loves Me”. We will travel on the Recreation bus for this trip. The bus will leave the parking lot by St. Paul’s Center at 1:15 pm. The cost of this trip will be $25, checks only made payable to Broadhollow Theatre. To register, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. Thursday, April 20 - A Night at the Opera to see “Aida” at the Metropolitan Opera House. We will travel by coach bus and dinner will be on your own. Seating is limited. The cost of this trip will be $75, checks only, made payable to Jo Falabella. Wednesday, April 26 - Westbury Manor for Lunch and “My Fair Lady”. We will travel on the Recreation bus for this trip. The bus will leave the parking lot by St. Paul’s Center at 11:15 am. The cost of this trip will be $40, checks only made payable to Plaza Theatrical Productions. To register, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. To register for any of these trips, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. Please note, once the fees are sent to the venues, they are not refundable so make your selections carefully. All trips are open senior residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City only.

Community Club Midwinter Luncheon/Bridge

The Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead will hold its annual mid-winter bridge at the Orchid Restaurant on Monday, January 23, at noon. Following a delicious Chinese luncheon, the Club will enjoy an afternoon of bridge or other games. Bring any game if you do not play bridge and sit with other game-players. Please reserve by January 8th, as space is limited. Carolyn Kaiser and Janice Salem

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Beginner Mah Jong

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are making preparations for the event and expect to have some great raffle prizes. To reserve, send checks payable to the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead -- $40 per person ($160 for a table of 4) to: Carolyn Kaiser, 176 Kensington Road, Garden City, NY 11530. Please include the names of people you are reserving for with a phone number for the table contact. Nonbridge players should indicate this on the reservation.

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It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults Teen Advisory Board Meetings

Need volunteer hours? Considering joining the Library’s Teen Advisory Board! Volunteers must be in Grades 6-12. Earn volunteer hours and help work on some fun programs and projects at the Library, including working on Star Wars Day on Saturday, April 29. The Teen Advisory Board will have general meetings on the following days: • Thursday, January 12, 7:00-8:00PM • Tuesday, February 21, 2:00-3:00PM (Winter Recess – No Classes) • Wednesday, March 8, 2:00-3:00PM (Parent/Teacher Conferences – No Classes) • Monday, April 10, 2:00-3:00PM (Spring Recess - No Classes) • Monday, May 1, 7:00-8:00PM Can’t make a general meeting? Find ways to still help out by contacting Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta via email at laurag@gardencitypl.org or via phone at 516-742-8405 x242.

Teen Volunteers Needed for Children’s LEGO Club

Earn volunteer hours by helping out with the Children’s Department’s LEGO Club. Volunteers must be in Grades 6-12. The LEGO Club is an hour program for children in Grades K-5 and meets monthly. Volunteers will be asked to help with set-up and clean-up before and after the program on the following Thursdays: • Thursday, January 12, 3:30-5:30PM • Thursday, February 9, 3:30-5:30PM • Thursday, March 2, 3:30-5:30PM • Thursday, April 6, 3:30-5:30PM • Thursday, May 11, 3:30-5:30PM If you are interested in volunteering on any or all of the above dates, please

As we wave goodbye to 2016, we look forward to the arrival of 2017! With it comes renewed hope for the coming year. Let 2017 bring you the promise of all things good and remind you of the past with bright memories filled with love, happiness, lessons learned, and last but not, least - a smile. Happy New Year To You Happy New Year to you! May every great new day Bring you sweet surprises– A happiness buffet. Happy New Year to you, And when the new year’s done, May the next year be even better, Full of pleasure, joy and fun. – Anonymous The Children’s Librarians have two suggestions for New York’s resolutions this year. Read more! And, visit your Library more!

Winter Storytimes

Registration: Online (www.gardencitypl.org ) on Eventkeeper beginning

contact Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta via email at laurag@gardencitypl.org or via phone at 742-58405 x242.

Teen Book Club Leaders

Earn volunteer hours by being a teen book discussion leader during one of our Yak and Snack Book Discussions. Volunteers must be in Grades 6-12. Teen Book Club Leaders will work with the Young Adult Librarian to help plan and lead the book discussion. Volunteers will be expected to meet at least once prior to the book discussion with the Young Adult Librarian. There is a max of two volunteers per book club meeting. If you are interested in volunteering to be a Teen Book Club Leader for one of our book club meetings, please contact Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta via email at laurag@gardencitypl.org or via phone at 516-742-58405 x242. Yak and Snack Book Club • Below are the meetings for the Yak and Snack Book Club. Registrants must be in Grades 6-12. Registrants can pick up a copy of the book in the Young Adult Room after they register online. Snacks and beverages will be provided. • The Selection by Kiera Cass – Monday, February 13, 7:00PM-8:00PM: Read the book The Selection by Kiera Cass and join us for a discussion. Registration is required and begins Monday, January 9 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). • A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness – Thursday, March 30, 7 - 8p.m.: Read the book A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness and join us for a discussion. Registration is required and begins Monday, February 27 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). • The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton –

Monday, April 24, 7:00PM-8:00PM: Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Outsiders by reading S.E. Hinton’s classic novel. Registration is required and begins Monday, March 27 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). Would you like to earn volunteer hours? Consider becoming a Teen Book Club Leader! If you are interested in volunteering to be a Teen Book Club Leader for one of our book discussions, please contact Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta via email at laurag@gardencitypl.org or via phone at 516-74258405 x242.

Midterm Exam Study Sessions:

• Tuesday & Wednesday, January 24 & 25 The large meeting room on the lower level will be available for students in Grades 6-12 to study for midterms at the following times: • Tuesday, January 24, 3:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. • Wednesday, January 25, 3:00p.m. -5:00p.m. Snacks and beverages will be provided on both days. Pizza will be provided on Tuesday only. This program is for students in Grades 6-12 only. No registration required, but seating, food, and beverages are on a first come, first served basis. This program has been funded by the Friends of the GC Library.

SAT Practice Exam with Brienza’s Academic Advantage

Brienza’s Academic Advantage will be conducting a practice SAT exam on Saturday, 9:30AM-2:00PM. This program is for high school students. Registration is required and begins Monday, January

News From the Children’s Room

Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at 9:30AM. Non-residents can register beginning Monday, January 30, 2017, at 9:30 AM. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the storytime. Please arrive promptly. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist for that day. Rhyme Time Storytime: For children ages 6 months – 29 months (born Sept. 2014-Aug. 2016): with a parent or caregiver. Program is thirty minutes. Thursdays at 11:00AM Feb. 9 – March 23 (no February 23). You and Your Toddler Storytime, ages 2 ½ – 3 ½ (born Aug. 2013 – Aug. 2014) with a parent or caregiver. Sign up for one session. Program is thirty minutes. Mondays at 11:30AM Feb. 6 – March 27 (no Feb. 20). Tuesdays at 11:30AM Feb. 7 – March 28 (no Feb. 21). Little Listeners Storytime, ages 3 – 5 (born Feb. 2012 – Feb. 2014, not yet in Kindergarten). Without an adult. Sign

up for one session. Program is thirty minutes. Tuesdays at 1: 30PM Feb. 7 – March 28 (no Feb. 21). Thursdays at 1:30PM Feb. 9 – March 30 (no Feb. 23). Kindergarten and First Grade Combined Storytime, for children presently enrolled in Kindergarten and First Grade. Program is forty-five minutes. Tuesdays at 3:45PM Feb. 7 – March 28 (no Feb. 21).

Winter Book Discussions

Registration: In the Children’s Room only, beginning Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at 9:30AM. Non-residents can register beginning Monday, January 30, 2017, at 9:30 AM. Please arrive promptly. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist for that day. Chapter Chat, for children presently enrolled in Second Grade. An introductory book discussion featuring a game, a craft, and more! Program is two hours.

9 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ).

College Financial Aid for Long Islanders with Barry Fox

College Financial Aid Consultant Barry Fox will present a program about financial aid for Garden City high school students and their parents on Monday, January 30, from 7:00PM-8:00PM. With college costs skyrocketing, find out how to get your share of the $134 billion available for student financial aid. Learn insider tips to maximize your financial aid from Long Island’s leading financial aid expert with over 40 years of experience. Follow our step-by-step strategies to fill out your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), plan a needs analysis and negotiate with colleges. The program will explain how the federal government calculates your “expected family contribution.” Registration is required and begins Monday, January 9 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). This program has been funded by the Friends of the GC Public Library.

Winter Science with Chris Buchman

Learn some science with a winter theme with science teacher Chris Buchman during the program Winter Science. This program has been rescheduled from Wednesday, December 14 and will be held on Saturday, January 28 from 2:00PM-3:00PM. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6-12. Registration is required and begins Monday, January 9 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ).This program has been funded by the Friends of the GC Public Library.

Monday, March 13, at 4:00-6:00PM: Science Fair Flop, by Abby Klein, (A Ready Freddy Book). Book discussion will be followed by a one hour fun science program with Science Teacher Chris Buchman. A beverage and snack will be provided. The Book Ends, for children presently enrolled in Grades 3, 4 and 5. Join us for games and activities! Program is two hours. Monday, March 6 at 4:00-6:00PM: 11 Birthdays, by Wendy Mass will be discussed. A fun Science program will follow book discussion. A beverage and snack will be provided. Please check the Library website www.gardencitypl.org for upcoming events and registration dates. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Priority for registration and participation is given to children who are Garden City Public Library cardholders.

Next Meeting Attention all Directors! The next meeting will be Monday, January 9 at 7:30 p.m. Location will be Doc O’Grady’s. This will be held prior to the BCS College Football Championship Game. Cost TBD. Open bar and pass around appetizers. Box pool. Watch for an e-mail to be sent by the President for the agenda. Please make every effort to participate. Your voice needs to be heard!

Attention all wrestling alumni

All wrestling alums are invited to be recognized at the start of the home match vs. Hewlett on Jan. 6th at 4:30 p.m. The TMA will be sponsoring a post-match “meet and greet” with all alums and current players in the school’s cafeteria. Pizza and refreshments will be provided by the TMA.

G.C.H.S. Alumni Basketball Games

To be held Saturday, Jan. 7, with the women’s game at 4:00 p.m. and the men’s contest at 6:00 p.m. $40 includes game shirt. All proceeds will go Multiple Sclerosis and NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). For complete details and to register to participate go to our

website at GCTMA.ORG.

GCHS Home Athletic Schedule:

Tuesday, Jan. 3---Girls and Boys Fencing, 5:00 p.m.; Girls JV Basketball, 5:00 p.m.; Girls Varsity Basketball, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4---Girls and Boys Bowling, 4:15 pm. (at Herrill Lanes) ; JV and Varsity Wrestling, 4:30 p.m.; Girls Gymnastics, 5:00 p.m. (at Stratford School). Friday, Jan. 6---JV and Varsity Wrestling, 4:30 p.m.; Girls Gymnastics, 5:00 p.m. (at Stratford School); Girls Varsity Hoops, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7---Girls Fencing, 10:00 a.m.; Boys Varsity Hoops, 2:00 p.m.4

TMA Website

Now can be accessed thru www. gctma.org. Note: this is the new web site we have been working towards which is much more friendlier “domain” name. Check it out !!! Signup to be a Director, ability to pay dues, make a donation to one of our many causes, etc. Take a look. We welcome all feedback!

Facebook Page

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Garden City Retired Men’s Club Schedule of Activities

Happy New Year to all! • Mondays December 26 and January 2: Senior Center Closed. • Open on Thursday, January 5 • Next regular meeting: January 9th - with sandwiches • January 16th - Senior Center Closed for MLK day Bowling every Friday during season at Herrill Lanes. Contact Ron Zwicke at 747-6842 details. Poker players: check with John Marino at 248-1770. We welcome bridge, and especially non-bridge, players, in order to expand the variety of our activities. Some suggestions: poker, chess, backgammon, other card games, cribbage and billiards Also you may come for just conversa-

tion, camaraderie, and to make new friends. Lunch is served roughly twice a month.

About the GC Retired Men’s Club

All Garden City men, 55 years and older, are eligible for membership. Annual dues are a very “expensive” $10. Meetings are on Mondays, and a less formal meeting is on Thursdays. Both begin at noon and end at 4 pm. The Club offers a large screen TV, card games (bridge, poker, cribbage), chess, backgammon, and billiards. In good weather we offer bocce, shuffleboard and horseshoe pitching. Also, the RMC will sponsor periodic speakers which are in addition to those speakers sponsored by the Garden City Dept. of Recreation and Parks.

times !!! Another venue to find out about the TMA and all we do!

Who We Are

For over 80 years, The Men’s Association or simply the TMA has supported the athletic and social activities of students in the Garden City schools and promoted good sportsmanship as well as ideal citizenship. The TMA is composed of more than 100 active Directors, 50 Life Directors and 500 Family members. With the generous support of our fellow residents, the Men’s Association has been involved in a great number of projects covering a wide range of interests. While we are still primarily committed to the athletic programs at the Middle School and High School, in recent years the TMA has expanded their support and sponsorship to other programs benefiting a wider range of students in the Garden City Schools. Some of these programs are SEPTA, the Jamie and Paige Malone Foundation, Best Buddies, the GC High School Marching Band, BAA/GAA Awards Night, Middle School Bagel Bash, Reeves Scholarship, Bethany LeSueur Jersey Retirement Ceremony, GCHS Stem Program, CPR training for all coaches, HUDL, Robotics, 9th grade

BBQ, Kickline, GCTA Hurricane Relief Fundraiser and the Father-Daughter and Mother-Son dances. All of this would not be possible without your continued assistance on aiding all we do. Thanks to all who contribute!

How You Can Join

The TMA is always looking for potential new members. If you’re a father who has a child or children in the GC School District and are willing to be involved please contact one of the Officers or Directors for an application. Thanks for all your support! Special thanks to all those who have joined as family members !! Go Trojans!

Important

Any Directors who have not paid their annual dues please mail your $100 check to the treasurer.

TMA Officers

Jim Connolly---President John Blair Bob Leggett---Treasurer Pete Haeffner Rob McLoughlin Bob Basel

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Garden City Public Schools Wrap-Up: 2016 From page 1

ties project proposition, when a referendum vote was favorable, by a 1342 to 293 margin. GCUFSD was permitted by the vote to spend part of its $10 million Capital Reserve Fund, which was established in May 2015. The Garden City PTA stood firmly behind approving the funds for three much-needed capital projects without an increase to the tax levy and a bond issue: replacement of the High School synthetic field and track, the High School auditorium HVAC system, and the Middle School breezeway windows. Here is a look at key news from Board of Education meetings throughout much of 2016.

Veterans’ Tax Exemption

GC veterans, notable leaders like Walter Gross and Christopher Blume, commander of the local William Bradford Turner American Legion Post 265, approached the school board at the start of 2016. The alternative veterans’ school tax exemption remains a target, one again not planned for fiscal year 2017-2018. The topic gained steam as 2016 began because veterans came prepared to advocate again for it. At the 2015 GCHS’ homecoming the 100 signatures in favor of bringing this initiative to the district – and forward to a community-wide referendum vote along with the annual budget on May 17, 2016 –were collected in 90 minutes. Garden City Public Schools remains one of just five Nassau County municipalities to not yet approve this exemption for veterans. But on January 12, the school board discussed this topic with the intention to reject the petition signed by 100 Garden City residents. The topic has come up briefly but as the new budget cycle is set to begin in January, it is unlikely any action can be taken to make the exemption a possibility in Garden City.

Honoring Village Music teacher Tom Wagner

Many Garden City alumni from a golden era of harmonious music being played down the hallway of Stewart Elementary School advocated (unsuccessfully) for a permanent memorial to Thomas Wagner, a beloved teacher in the district and mentor to students for 27 years who died in December of 2015 at the age of 92. The sparks flew at several school board meetings with Board President Angela Heineman truly moved by the remembrances offered by alumni, some of whom are now parents of district children. The new year of 2017 marks 33 years since the man’s monumental retirement from the Garden City district as well as a 25th class anniversary

for this sentimental alumnus, Garden City High School Class of 1992 valedictorian and an accomplished teacher and author, Emily Bengels, who believes “although memories fade, legacies should be everlasting.” Superintendent of Schools Feirsen was taken to task of having an impermanent memorial to Wagner at the June 2016 Stewart School concert, with a few words said about the man and his legacy and a performance by his well-known group, the Village Music Makers. Bengels and many alumni who preceded her in the district attended meetings, delivered public comments and wrote Letters to the Editor in The Garden City News. A Facebook page was started to re-name the Garden City Middle School auditorium for Tom Wagner, and in just two days 200 members had joined online. On March 21, Dr. Feirsen offered a statement through the GCUFSD public information officer, Dr. Catherine Knight. “Tom Wagner was a valued member of the GC community. As a Stewart School music teacher, Mr. Wagner instilled a love of instrumental music in thousands of his students. He retired from Stewart School after 27 years of service in 1984. Mr. Wagner is one of many dedicated Garden City Public School teachers. After serious and careful consideration, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Robert Feirsen has decided that an appropriate honor would be to dedicate an upcoming Stewart School concert to Mr. Wagner,” the statement read. The spring school board meetings and the eventual concert itself were attended by alumni wishing to see Wagner honored, but eventually efforts were scaled back. Since the start of the 2016-2017 school year there has been no further public dialogue on honoring Wagner with a marker, namesake or plaque on a GCUFSD facility.

44-year Baseball Coach Rich Smith Exits

The controversies over honoring those that have made an impact in GCUFSD over a very long period of time shifted from music to sports, as word circulated among another notable and outspoken group of alumni – Garden City High baseball players – that the 44-year head coach Rich Smith and his assistants, Charles Menges and Mike Sweeney, would not be returning for the spring 2017 season. The athletic director, Dawn Cerrone, was the subject of their inquiries for the season’s end in late May and an incident at the high school when allegedly, at Cerrone’s bequest, the 2016 baseball players were taken out of morning instructional time to write anonymous letters about their experience playing for Smith in 2016. A few parents and students were apparently

disgruntled over lack of playing time for a handful of players, and absent from the season’s review was the achievement a vote of 200 members of the Nassau County Umpires’ Association recognized Garden City for: the annual sportsmanship award, earned for the fourth time under Smith’s guidance. The 50-year mark for Smith, as he was the JV coach for six years before taking the reins of varsity baseball, was instead marked by a mid-summer legal document: a Complaint to the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed by his attorney, Garden City’s Bob Sullivan, claiming ageism on the part of GCUFSD administration and Director Cerrone against the 74-year-old. Stated in Smith’s complaint is his outlook “at age 74, having no chance to ever coach again.” By summer schools had been looking to have faculty and staff in place for 2016-’17, and what transpired surrounding his exit from Garden City left Smith in a conundrum: he was confirmed to continue as the Middle School’s assistant football coach, under Charles Menges, at a mid-summer Board of Education meeting. On the final day of Middle School football in 2016, Friday, October 28, Menges and Smith began a brief interview process for their jobs as the leaders of the baseball program. They were turned down, and now GCHS Baseball heads into 2017 with another veteran school sports presence as the coach Dave Izzo, the former JV baseball coach, was approved as the new varsity head coach and Ray Chaputian was approved as assistant varsity baseball coach during the Tuesday, November 15 school board meeting.

Curriculum Reviews Continue, Enhancements and Fine-Tuning Begin

At the July 6 Board of Education meeting, prior to a shift with 45 residents and alumni concerned about the subject of Smith’s treatment by administrators, there was marked progress described for Garden City’s academic program. Dr. Edward Cannone, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, spoke first about Social Studies, the subject of a June 2014 curriculum review presentation and now in its third year of strategic planning set forth at the time. He said studying and gradually enhancing students’ “Tier 2” academic vocabulary was a prime goal. “That is a particularly important thing because the work that they did as a result of the curriculum review has branched out to encompass the entire district,” according to Cannone. School Board President asked him to explain Tier 2 academic vocabulary which “cuts across academic content areas.” Cannone said Tier 1 includes common

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vocabulary used in everyday speech, but Tier 2 vocabulary enters with words like “analyze, reciprocate, and infer,” academic vocabulary that is not specific to any one subject matter. For Tier 3 vocabulary, “treaty” and its use for Social Studies or scientific-use terms would be only specific to one subject matter and “does not get used anywhere else.” The committee for Social Studies’ review has followed up with plans for more joint meetings of Garden City high school and middle school staff for “curriculum articulation.” For ninth grade, marking the transition year for early teens, the district is focused on more common planning time. Adopting new textbooks for Social Studies in grades 7 and 8 are also part of strategy. Two electives have grown out of Social Studies’ review: Sports and History as well as Contemporary Issues, and these were developed after a high school survey of students’ interests. Cannone also noted that following the initial curriculum review was revisions for AP U.S. History and AP European History courses. For 2016-2017 the Garden City High School AP World History curriculum was under scrutiny. Garden City is going to continue to work within and revise the C3 (College, Career and Civic Life) inquiry units for K through 12th grade. Cannone explained that New York State adopted this fairly late, in 2015. In June of 2016 Garden City presented a number of important dialogs. First at the annual work session dedicated to curriculum review on June 7, the district examined its levels of health education and a multi-year plan to expand the instruction and lesson criteria. Both Middle School and High School currently have one-half year health courses. Going forward, the district will implement new ways to dedicate time for its health staff development; generate student enthusiasm for lifelong health and fitness, and create interdisciplinary connections with physical education, art, ELA and character education. Health units include mental health, nutrition, fitness, drugs, and cyberbullying & body systems. Another initiative underway in GC, continuing into its second phase this year with observations of what other school districts such as Herricks is doing, is the study of a potential change in the GCHS starting time. There was an elaborate and creative presentation in front of the Board of Ed in June, and Dr. Feirsen has indicated that a next step will be taken with decisions for the 2018-2019 school year being a target for implementation if any changes are to occur. One key component in the process is research on the impacts for bussing and scheduling.

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Where to Fulfill New Year’s Resolution to Experience Something New Have a Bucket List? a Life List? Where to Go in 2017 BY KAREN RUBIN

At this time of year, people make resolutions for the year ahead: tick off a destination from a bucket list? Add a travel experience to a life list? Here are some ideas:

AdventureSmith Explorations Offering Tour, Cruise Discounts for Early 2017 Warm Weather Escapes

AdventureSmith Explorations is offering discounts on early 2017 journeys to sunny and warm destinations to those who can act now. Benefits of booking these warmweather escapes before the deadline include credits of up to $700 off scheduled rates. Although most often known as the small ship cruise expert, AdventureSmith Explorations also shares land-based opportunities. Here’s a list of specials with booking deadlines notedThe Panama Canal springs to life on an eightday itinerary encompassing Costa Rica and the Panama Canal. Guests who choose a Costa Rica & Panama Canal cruise departing on select 2017 dates and book by December 31, 2016, can select from; free round-trip airfare between Miami and Costa Rica/Panama City, plus a free overnight Panama City tour extension, which includes a private dinner at the Miraflores Locks, a city tour and a visit to the Frank Gehry-designed Bio Museum; or a $500 air credit if they cannot stay the

Small ship cruising in Tahiti: AdventureSmith is offering a $700 savings on the Tahitian Affair Cruise if booked by Jan. 31, 2017 (photo from AdventureSmith) extra day. This classic route aboard the 62-guest National Geographic Sea Lion transports guests through the Panama Canal to explore Costa Rica and Panama’s famed national parks and wildlife reserves. Highlights are snorkeling at Isla Coiba, exploring shorelines in kayaks and learning from National Geographic guides and experts. The rate is from $6,390

per person, double. See: http:// www.adventuresmithexplorations. com/costa-rica-panama-canalbarro-colorado-cruise-nationalgeographic-guides. In Chile, a lodge-based adventure embraces the recently renovated Explora Atacama. This luxury lodge is in the oasis of San Pedro de Atacama, 8,202 feet above sea level in Chile’s Atacama Desert. From

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Where to Fulfill New Year’s Resolution to Experience Something New Have a Bucket List, a Life List? Where to Go in 2017 Motu Iriru and Raiatea. A bonus is a scenic helicopter flight for embarkation on the luxurious 24-guest Island Passage. Kayaking, fishing, swimming, snorkeling and stand-up paddle boarding add to the fun. The regular rate for this eight-day cruise is from $4,270- per person double. See: http:// www.adventuresmithexplorations. com/tahitian-affair-tahiti-small-shipcruise-island-passage-bora-bora-frenchpolynesia For information on all of AdventureSmith’s small ship cruises worldwide, itineraries, availability and reservations, Phone: 800-7282875 toll-free or visit http://www. adventuresmithexplorations.com/.

Continued from page D1 three-night stay). A four-day stay starts at $2,184 per person double. See: http:// www.adventuresmithexplorations. com/explora-atacama-desert-travelhiking-biking-horseback-riding-chile. In the Galapagos select January and February departures of sister 16-guest catamarans come with savings of $500 if booked before Dec. 31, 2016. The luxury Petrel dates to 2015 and Cormorant to 2011; each serves as home base for a comprehensive Galapagos Islands cruise. Spectacular year-round, this famed archipelago is especially fun at the start of each year as water temperatures are on the rise making it the ideal time for snorkeling. The regular rate for this four-day program is from $3,090 (Cormorant), or $3245 (Petrel) per person double. Petrel: http://www. adventuresmithexplorations. com/petrel-galapagos-cruises Cormorant: http://www. adventuresmithexplorations.com/ cormorant-galapagos-cruises. From Iquitos, Peru, guests

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The “otherworldly landscape” of Joshua Tree, in California’s high desert, is on Lonely planet’s list of “Best in US” places to visit in 2017 (photo by Laini Nemett). aboard Amatista Amazon Cruise can experience 20 percent savings if they book this nine-day adventure by Jan. 31, 2017. Enroute is an exploration of one of the last accessible tropical rainforests in

the world, the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, during its high water season (typically December through May) when rivers are up to 23 feet higher. This means closer viewing of monkeys and birdlife in the jungle canopy as the ship can go deeper into isolated corners of the reserve. The regular rate is from $2,499 per person double. This riverboat accommodates 30 guests. See: http:// www.adventuresmithexplorations. com/amatista-amazon-cruise. Paradise of Tahiti: Receive a $700 savings on the Tahitian Affair Cruise if booked by Jan. 31, 2017. With departures that begin in late April, this cusp-o-winter tropical escape sails through French Polynesia’s Leeward Islands, including visits to Bora Bora, Tahaa, Huahine,

With the arrival of the New Year, many will make resolutions to get fit or take a trip. From biking to hiking to paddling and yoga, here are eight active adventures around the world that will help you accomplish both. 1.Ride an Ironman bike course: With tour operators Ride & Seek and Big Island Bike Tours, ride the roads of Hawaii’s grueling and windy Ironman bike course, through coffee plantations and up the world’s largest active volcano, 13,677-foot Mauna Loa. You’ll also get to soak away any soreness in the heated tide pools of Kapoho. 2. Snorkel and kayak Thailand: On an Adventure Life trip, snorkel the clear waters of the Gulf of Thailand, home to abundant coral and marine life, and spend a day exploring the uninhabited islands of Angthong Marine Park by kayak. There’s also plenty of time to relax on the idyllic beaches of Koh Samui.

on a Frontiers tour of Bolivia. You’ll be casting for golden dorado, as well as pirapitinga, yatorana and surubi in remote national park and indigenous territory. 7.Yoga at a Wyoming ranch retreat: At Red Reflet Ranch near Ten Sleep, Wyoming, take a yoga class with serene views of green pastures, ponds and red rock formations. There’s also a climbing wall, hiking, mountain biking and, of course, horseback and cattle activities. 8.Cycle an alpine road in Romania: On Ciclismo Classico’s Grand Tour of Transylvania, climb 15 miles up the winding Transfagarasan alpine road – the second-highest paved road in Romania – to Balea Lake at 6,562 feet in elevation. You’ll also pass through medieval cities, stay in a restored castle and visit a fortified church.

Lonely Planet’s 10 Top US Destinations to Travel in 2017

Travel media company Lonely Planet has just announced its annual list of the top 10 most exciting places to go in the United States in the year ahead. Lonely Planet’s travel experts scoured the states this year to choose Best in the US 2017 (lonelyplanet.com/best-inus), 10 destinations poised to shine next year, whether they’re up-and-coming, overlooked or offer new, inviting reasons to visit in 2017.

This year, Lonely Planet named the charming enclave of Asheville, North Carolina as the #1 destination in the US to visit in 2017. The vibrant small city is known for its welcoming, creative spirit and eclectic architecture. Its thriving artistic community and booming food and drink scene – all surrounded by spectacular natural beauty – is putting it firmly on the map. Following in second place is Western Washington, where iconic landscapes made their way into popular consciousness in Twin Peaks, the television drama making a comeback in 2017. In third place is heartland hub Lincoln, Nebraska, hosting festivals throughout the year to celebrate its 150th anniversary. Other notable places that made the list include the southern desert area of California (#4), Texas’ relatively unknown wine country (#8) and a picture-perfect strip of Florida coast (#10). “Lonely Planet’s Best in the US 2017 are the places we recommend travelers go next year,” said Lonely Planet magazine managing editor Rebecca Warren. “This year’s list is incredibly diverse, spanning from coast to coast, giving a panoramic tour of America. Whether travelers want to escape to the mountains, get transported back in time or relax by the beach, these are the destinations to be excited about.

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3.Trek with gorillas in Rwanda: Encounter some of the last remaining mountain gorillas in the world on a Gondwana EcoTours trek into the lush forests of Rwanda, home to hundreds of species of birds and numerous waterfalls. You’ll also track chimpanzees and the golden monkey, and watch for elephants and buffalo. 4.Ski steep and deep in Montana: Rent a cabin in the Moonlight Basin community and ski the steep, open terrain of Montana’s Big Sky resort. You’ll have access to 5,800 acres and 4,350 feet of vertical, and with a private guide from Moonlight can ski the famed North Summit Snowfield and areas normally closed to the public. Other activities include guided Nordic skiing, snowshoeing and fat biking on winter trails. 5.Hike and photograph Northwest Argentina: With Travel Vision Journeys, hike and photograph a variety of landscapes in Northwest Argentina, including the Gorge of Arrows, Seven Colors Mountain, the Enchanted Valley in Los Cardones National Park and the Salinas Grandes salt flat. Along the way, you’ll also sample some of the country’s finest wines from highaltitude vineyards. 6.Fly fish Bolivia: Where the Amazon jungle meets the Andes, wade a freestone stream and walk its banks

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Some of them are on the public’s radar, while others are recently emerging, and they all offer compelling reasons to visit in 2017.” Now in its 7th edition, Lonely Planet’s Best in the US is a highly anticipated list of cities, regions and states worth traveling to in the year ahead, selected and ranked by Lonely Planet’s US destination editors, writers and travel community. The list is available online at lonelyplanet. com/best-in-us, featuring a video and a chance to win a weekend away for two in #1 Asheville, plus accompanying articles on each destination.

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1.Asheville, North Carolina – Appalachia’s most surprising city · River Arts District features over 200 artists · Nicknamed “Beer City USA” · World renowned dining scene 2.Western Washington – David Lynch fans, take note ·Filming locales made famous by Twin Peaks, making a comeback in 2017 ·New farm-to-table dining and microbrewing emerging in Seattle and San Juan Islands 3.Lincoln, Nebraska – Hip and happening in the heartland See page D5

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Here’s to a Great & Happy New Year! BY CLAIRE LYNCH I was chatting with my 4-year old nephew, Richie, recently about many various things when the subject of the New Year’s holiday came up. He had heard a little bit about New Year’s and vaguely remembered his parents making a big deal about it the prior year - with their horn blowing and dancing around - but he wasn’t sure what it was all about. He wanted me to explain the holiday so I said, “It’s out with the old and in with the new.” “It’s about wiping the slate clean and starting fresh.” “Let’s kick off the New Year positively.” “It’s about forgiving the mistakes of yesterday and starting all over.” As I spoke I was getting some quizzical looks and realizing that none of this made any sense to Richie, I decided to take a different approach. A smart boy, I knew that Richie was familiar with the names of the months. So I explained, “You know how your birthday is in May which is in the spring?” He said yes. And June is a summer month when it’s warm and you can go swimming?” He nodded again. I said that January 1st is New Year’s Day. It’s the first day of the New Year and that’s a holiday for us. We celebrate

it. We dance around and have special dinners. New Year’s Eve is a special night for many because we count down the minutes and seconds until midnight. Many people stay up late and watch the glittery ball drop in Manhattan’s Times Square. Richie said that he had seen pictures on TV of the ball dropping in Times Square – but then he added that he had never stayed up that late to see it when it happened. I assured him that someday when he was older he would be able to stay up late and watch not only the ball dropping but all of the revelry. I mentioned the word “resolutions” and explained that it means trying harder. We can all do better. Richie understood and seemed to like my explanation. I added that my goals were to exercise more, to lose weight and to eat lots of green foods like broccoli and cauliflower. Richie turned up his nose when I mentioned broccoli and cauliflower and we both laughed. I knew that Richie and fresh vegetables didn’t go hand in hand. When it came to food types, they weren’t his favorites. Richie seemed to get my New Year’s explanation and he quietly said,

“Sometimes I can be nicer to my younger brother,” meaning more patient and I knew he really got it. I then spent a few minutes telling him how different cultures celebrated New Year’s Day a long time ago and

how some people started the idea of making New Year’s resolutions. The ancient Babylonians are said to have been the first people to make New Year’s resolutions, some 4,000 years ago. They were also the first to hold recorded celebrations in honor of the New Year although for them the year began not in January but in midMarch, when the crops were planted.

(history.com) During a massive 12-day religious festival known as Akitu, the Babylonians crowned a new king or reaffirmed their loyalty to the reigning king. They also made promises to the gods to pay their debts and return any objects they had borrowed. These promises could be considered the forerunners of our New Year’s resolutions. If the Babylonians kept to their word, their gods would bestow favor on them for the coming year. If not, they would fall out of the gods’ favor and that was something no one wanted. A similar practice occurred in ancient Rome, after the reform-minded emperor Julius Caesar tinkered with the calendar and established January 1 as the beginning of the New Year circa 46 B.C. Named for Janus, the two-faced god whose spirit inhabited doorways and arches, January had special significance for the Romans. Believing that Janus symbolically looked backwards into the previous year and ahead into the future, the Romans offered sacrifices to the deity and made promises of good conduct for the coming year. For early Christians, the first day of See page D5

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A One-Sided Social Security Reform Proposal BY TOM MARGENAU

Quite a few readers have asked me to comment on a bill sponsored by Representative Sam Johnson, R.-Texas, that he calls The Social Security Reform Act of 2016. I would call it the One-Sided Social Security Reform Act of 2016. And that’s because, like just about every Social Security reform proposal I have seen sponsored by a Republican, it is lopsided. It proposes an array of benefit cuts and not a single suggestion to raise revenues. Having said that, let me commend the congressman for at least taking the initiative to present a package of Social Security reforms. (Although one does have to wonder why he did so on the very last day of the current Congress.) Still, a last day proposal is better than none at all. Too many of our country’s leaders treat the program like a sacred cow that should never be tampered with. But tamper they must. Some of my old friends still with the Social Security Administration tell me that they are taking something like 10,000 retirement claims each day. In other words, tax-paying baby boomers are turning into benefit-receiving senior boomers at a record pace. That demographic time bomb has been ticking for quite a while now. The longer we wait to deal with the issue, the harder it will be to implement changes. You can think of our Social Security system as a pipeline. On one end of it are working people pumping their tax dollars into the pipe. On the other end, are senior citizens -- along with people with disabilities and widow(er)s and children of deceased workers -- drawing Social Security benefits out of the pipe. For many years now, the system has worked very well at a three-to-one ratio. In other words, with three workers pumping taxes into the front end of the pipe for every one person on the back end collecting benefits. But with 10,000 people every day moving from the input side of the pipe to the output side, we are gradually reaching the point where we will have only two workers pumping money into the system for each retiree sucking benefits out of the other end. And our Social Security system simply cannot be sustained at that two-to-one level -- as it is currently structured. That’s why reform is needed. To deal with that pending shortfall, you essentially have two choices. You can pump more money into the front end of the pipe (by raising revenues) or you can cut back on the money flowing out of the other end (by reducing benefits). Most fair-minded people agree that a reasonable solution would involve a mix of both: some tax increases and some benefit cuts. And as I alluded to at the beginning of this column, I don’t think

Congressman Johnson’s proposals meet that “fair-minded” test. His bill includes 15 specific reforms, some of them way too technical to explain in a short column. But here is a brief rundown of the major points of his Social Security reform package. He would gradually raise the retirement age from 67 to 69 for people born after 1967. While I think a gradual increase in the retirement age is inevitable, I think age 69 might be just a bit too steep. I agree with many other reformists who think age 68 is a better target number. Johnson also proposes to reduce benefit payments for the top 50 percent of wage earners. Although the details of this proposal are too complex to explain here, the bill essentially means that future benefits for people making more than $50,000 per year would be cut. SSA’s actuaries project that under Johnson’s proposal, people making $50,000 per year or more could see their benefits cut between 11 percent and 35 percent. Although I, and many people, think that benefits could be trimmed for the very wealthiest Americans, I think that dropping the benefit-cutting ax on middle-class earners is way too much. The plan also would cut cost-of-living increases for all Social Security beneficiaries and eliminate them for people with incomes over $85,000. Although most economic experts agree that Social Security COLAs could be reduced, I haven’t heard any serious proposals to outright eliminate them for anyone who is in the upper middle class or higher. An out-of-left-field part of Johnson’s plan calls for a cut in benefits to most spouses and children of retirees and disabled workers. It would peg their benefits to the average national wage, rather than to the worker’s actual wage. In other words, benefits would go down for any family with above-average income. Johnson did throw a bone to Democrats and others he knew would oppose his lopsided plan with a proposal to provide a minimum Social Security benefit for the very poorest annual wage earners, those averaging $12,000 or less. They would see their benefits rise by about 20 percent. But frankly, that wasn’t much of a bone, since his plan would cut benefits to anyone making more than that. So the very poorest Americans would get a boost with the Johnson plan, whereas anyone in the middle class and above would get a kick in the pants! Once again, I applaud Congressman Johnson for at least broaching the subject of Social Security reform. I just wish his proposals were not so darn partisan. I know it is an anathema to most Republicans to suggest anything that smells of a tax increase. But had he, for example, included a proposal to eliminate or at least increase the cap on Social Security taxable earnings, or

slightly raise the payroll tax (which hasn’t been increased in more than 30 years) from 6.2 to 6.4 percent, he would not have had to recommend such dramatic cuts in benefits. In other words, a balanced mix of revenue increases and benefit reductions is the real and fair way to reform Social

Security. Congressman Johnson’s plan is a place to start discussing reform, but nothing more. If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2016 CREATORS.COM

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Where to Fulfill New Year’s Resolution to Experience Something New C ontinued from page D3 ·150th anniversary parades, parties and festivals ·College vibe, bike trails, breweries, music, art walks and farmers’ markets ·One of the largest refugee resettlement areas; cultural diversity 4.California’s Low Desert – The LA getaway meets a new generation ·New wave of cool headed to Palm Springs and beyond (maybe even The Obamas!) ·View of Coachella Valley via world’s largest aerial tramway ·36534465Otherworldly landscapes (Joshua Tree) and quirky curiosities (Salvation Mountain) 5. Montana’s Flathead Valley – Big sky, big mountains, big bears ·One of the largest wilderness areas in the contiguous states ·Gateway to Glacier National Park and Canadian border · Whitefish welcomes hikers, bikers and après-skiers 6. Atlanta, Georgia – The airport epicenter is flying high in 2017 ·New state-of-the-art stadiums and first Major League Soccer team ·Introducing The BeltLine, the answer to New York’s High Line ·World-class art scene and up-andcoming neighborhoods like East Atlanta 7.Adirondack Mountains – New York’s best views after Manhattan ·42 peaks over 4000ft ·New Wild Walk is an elevated trail above the treetops ·Larger than Yosemite, Yellowstone, Glacier, Grand Canyon and Great Smokies combined 8.Texas Hill Country wine region – The best wine country you’ve never heard of ·Over 70 wineries in Texas and dozens in Hill Country ·Wide variety of tasting rooms along Wine Road 290 make for an epic road trip ·10th Dripping with Taste Wine & Food Festival and 45th annual Kerrville Folk Festival 9.Denver, Colorado – The “MileHigh City” has never been more fun ·More than just a gateway to the Rocky Mountains ·New Ski Train in 2017 takes skiers and boarders straight to the slopes ·Microbreweries, music and (legal) marijuana 10.Florida’s Emerald Coast – The “Redneck Riviera” no more ·100-mile stretch of sugar-fine sand and beachfront towns ·Frequented by the rich and famous, and still affordable ·The Truman Show town of Seaside is

an eco-friendly, 80-acre dream Lonely Planet’s Best in the US 2017 goes beyond the locations featured in its annual Best in Travel 2017, which names the best places to visit all over the globe, featuring Canada (#1 country), Coastal Georgia, Los Angeles and Portland.

Backroads: Alaska, Iceland, New Zealand, Italy Among Top Trending Destinations for 2017; Family Trips Also Booming Berkeley, CA– With a new year approaching, many people are looking for new adventures and Backroads, a leading active travel company, has announced its top trending trips for 2017 active travel. Top trending destinations already booked include the Dalmatian Coast, Iceland, Ireland, New Zealand, and the US National Parks. Additionally, the Active River Cruise category continues to expand and grow in popularity.. Backroads Family Adventures – one of the company’s fastest-growing segments – is seeing tremendous interest with families booking travel to top selling destinations such as Alaska; Bryce, Zion and the Grand Canyon; and Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons. Iceland and the Dalmatian Coast continue to trend strongly as perennial family favorite tour destinations.. Backroads Top-Selling 2017 Trips include Iceland Multisport Adventure Tour; Exploration at the Edge of the Arctic Circle; Danube Cycling Sensation River Cruise Bike Tour; Prague to Budapest See page D6

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Where to Fulfill New Year’s Resolution to Experience Something New

C ontinued from page D3 – Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Slovakia & Hungary; New Zealand Bike Tour and New Zealand Walking & Hiking Tour; South Island Splendor; Costa Rica Multisport Adventure Tour; From Highlands & Rain Forests to the Nicoya Peninsula Beaches; * Vietnam & Cambodia Bike Tour and Old Indochina from Hanoi to Angkor Wat.. “Now is the time to make a New Year’s resolution to get out and explore the world actively,” said Backroads Founder and President, Tom Hale. “2017 is shaping up to be another recordbreaking year for Backroads. We’re seeing strong growth in our family business—on both Family Adventures for families with teens and kids of all ages, and on Family Breakaway Trips for families with older teens and 20-somethings. Greater Europe is also still strong and our Private and North America trips are selling better than ever.”. Private Trip Bookings on the Rise: Guests wanting to travel on an exclusive Backroads tour with just their friends or family can book a private trip anywhere Backroads travels worldwide. When 10 or more guests book a private trip, they lock in the lowest price and save an average of $300 each compared to signing up individually on a scheduled departure. In addition, the more guests

who sign up, the bigger the savings for the entire group. In 2017, Backroads Taste of Camino de Santiago Walking & Hiking Tour in Spain and Portugal is trending at the top for private trip guests.. No Place like Home: Traveling close to home has always been popular but in 2017, bookings for the United States and Canada are already proving to be top vacation choices. New Backroads trips in 2017 include a heli-hiking adventure in the Canadian Rockies, biking in New York’s Hudson Valley, Adirondacks Multisport, Arizona Walking & Hiking or a Biking tour, and a leisurely Napa Valley Bike tour. Canada will prove to be an exciting destination in 2017 as the country celebrates 150 years of Confederation with festivities planned throughout the year.. For more information, visit www. backroads.com or call 800-462-2848 daily, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Pacific time.

USTOA Tour Operator Members Forecast Top Destinations for 2017

NEW YORK (December 20, 2016)— In a recent survey conducted by PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), tour operator members of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) named Cuba the most popular or “hot” destination for travelers in 2017.

Encounter some of the last remaining mountain gorillas in the world on a Gondwana EcoTours trek into the lush forests of Rwanda

Ausable Chasm, the Grand Canyon of New York State’s Adirondack Mountains, which are larger than Yosemite, Yellowstone, Glacier, Grand Canyon and Great Smokies combined, are on Lonely Planet’s List of Best in US destinations for 2017© 2016 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com The top 10 “hot” destinations for the coming year included Italy, which ranked second, followed by Iceland, United Kingdom, Spain, Ireland, Australia, South Africa, China and Vietnam. “It’s interesting to see Cuba grab that top spot for the first time on the hot destinations list as it also clinched the number one spot on the top emerging destinations list for 2017,” said Terry Dale, president and CEO of USTOA. “This only validates Cuba’s popularity and the growing demand among US travelers. Nearly a third of our members anticipate that the easing of US-Cuba sanctions will help increase their annual revenue.” Among the top 10 off-the-beaten path or emerging destinations for 2017 named by tour operators are: Cuba, which ranked first for the second year in a row, Iceland ranked second, followed by Croatia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Myanmar, Iran, Africa (South Africa and Morocco), Cambodia and India. Representing nearly $15 billion in revenue, members of U.S. Tour Operators Association provide tours, packages and custom arrangements

that allow 8.6 million travelers annually unparalleled access, insider knowledge, peace-of-mind, value and freedom to enjoy destinations and experiences across the entire globe. Each member company has met the travel industry’s highest standards, including participation in the USTOA’s Travelers Assistance Program, which protects consumer payments up to $1 million if the company goes out of business. As a voice for the tour operator industry for more than 40 years, USTOA also provides education and assistance for consumers and travel agents. For more information on USTOA, visit www.ustoa.com, call 212-599-6599, or email information@ustoa.com. ______________ © 2016 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear. com and travelwritersmagazine.com/ TravelFeaturesSyndicate/. Blogging at goingplacesnearandfar.wordpress. com and moralcompasstravel.info. Send comments or questions to FamTravLtr@ aol.com. Tweet @TravelFeatures. ‘Like’ us at facebook.com/NewsPhotoFeatures

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Here’s to a Great & Happy New Year!

the New Year became the traditional occasion for thinking about one’s past mistakes and resolving to do and be better in the future. In 1740, the English clergyman John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, created the Covenant Renewal Service, most commonly held on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day. Also known as watch night services, they included readings from Scriptures and hymn singing, and served as a spiritual alternative to the loud celebrations normally held to celebrate the coming of the New Year. Now popular within evangelical Protestant churches, watch night services held on New Year’s Eve are often spent praying and making resolutions for the coming year. I read some good tips for New Year’s resolutions recently that were posted online on Angel Chernoff’s web site marcandangel.com for good everyday living. • It’s not what you say to everybody else that determines your life – it’s what you whisper to yourself every day that has the greatest power. • Don’t look for others to give you permission to be yourself. You don’t

need anyone’s validation to be “good enough” or to have a great day. • The best time to be extra kind to yourself is when you don’t feel like it. That’s because when doing so it can make the biggest difference. • Be your own experiment. Be your own work of art. Be a work in progress. And be OK with it. • Let people around you see the real, imperfect, quirky, weird, beautiful and magical person you are. That is enough. • You can’t base your ideas of success and happiness on other people’s opinions and expectations. • Spend a lot more time with those who make you smile and a lot less time with those who you feel pressured to constantly impress. • Our greatest defense against stress is the ability to choose one thought over another. Remember this. If you look for reasons to be angry and upset, you’ll find plenty of them. Instead look for reasons to be positive and see them everywhere. • One of the most peaceful mindsets ever begins the moment you finally find the courage to let go of what you can’t change. • When you discover something that nourishes your soul and brings joy –

something that truly matters to you – care enough about yourself to make room for it in your life. I like all of Angel Chernoff’s tips and will try to implement them. I’ve also come up with my own personal New Year’s resolution for 2017. Sure I want to exercise more, lose some weight, eat more nutritiously, learn some new skills and get better organized. But my primary goal for 2017 is to have fun in everything I do. I plan on enjoying everything I do. I plan on helping others without asking for anything in return. I want to reach out to new and different people every day, not just stay in my comfortable circle of friends. I want to smile and be friendly in public even if – and when – I may be having a rough day. I want to share my talents and abilities with others and each day I want to appreciate and learn from others people’s talents. I want to travel to new places and take in all of the beauty of the local culture. I want to make the time to learn the musical instrument of my choice this year and being that I have a keyboard, sheet music for beginners and plenty

of batteries on hand for the keyboard, I have no excuses. I can do it. Many people make New Year’s resolutions with all good intentions but then don’t keep them. I don’t want to be one of those statistics. I want to keep my resolutions, to keep my commitments and I don’t think they are too far out of my reach. I can do it and when 2017 draws to a close, I want to be able to tell young Richie, my nephew, that I made some resolutions and kept them. I want to be able to say that I did it! The poet Rainer Maria Rilke once wrote about the New Year’s holiday: “And now we welcome the new year. Full of things that have never been.” Happy New Year, everyone. Have a healthy and prosperous New Year!

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Best Inexpensive Instant Pot and Smart TV, and Recipe for Vinyl Siding Cleaner, Too BY MARY HUNT

Dear Mary: I have always valued your comments about various products and can honestly say that I have never been disappointed in anything I bought after reading your recommendations. Have you done any research on the Instant Pot multifunctional pressure cookers? I was thinking one might be a good gift. Thank you so much. -- Conni Dear Conni: Thank you for your kind words and trust. It means the world to me. Yes, I am very familiar with Instant Pot, a single electric appliance that functions as a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, maker, steamer and warmer and also sautes and browns. Its onboard microprocessor (think computer) is programmed with adjustable cooking modes, up to 24 hours of delayed cooking and automatic keep-warm for up to 10 hours. When it comes to modern technology, Instant Pot is it. This appliance can turn out perfectly poached eggs in two to three minutes and baked potatoes in 12 minutes. Instant Pot has the power to change your life. Really, I can’t say too many good things, and I agree wholeheart-

edly that an Instant Pot would make a wonderful gift for a very lucky foodie! While there are a number of different Instant Pot models, my pick for the best inexpensive option is the 6-quart 1,000watt Instant Pot IP-DUO60 7-in-1 Multi Functional Pressure Cooker. It is sweet! It costs about $120. Dear Mary: I have read your advice for years and gained so much from your tips. My husband and I are thinking of buying a big-screen TV. We have been told to get a smart one. Can you give me any recommendations? Thanks. -- Judy Dear Judy: I agree that if you’re going to invest in a new television, it really should be a smart TV, one that is internet-enabled and supports movie streaming from content providers, such as Netflix, Amazon and Hulu. These days, there are so many to choose from. They all have their own features, and prices range from as low as $150 for an entry-level 32-inch model up to $20,000 for an 88-inch curved screen model that broadcasts in 4K Ultra HD! Here’s my advice: First, decide where you will put this television. That will help you determine the best size. Next, determine how much you are willing to

spend. If you live within driving range of either Costco or Sam’s Club, go there. You can get a day pass if you are not a member, so you can look around. Talk with the folks in the TV department. You’ll learn a lot. And you’ll see some great prices for beautiful smart TVs. With all of that said, if you would rather just order one online and have it delivered to your home with free shipping (like me), here’s my pick for the best inexpensive smart TV: the TCL 55inch 4K Ultra HD Roku Smart LED TV. It’s a great TV for the price -- about $400. Need a bit more help? Amazon has introduced a great new online feature that will take all the guesswork out of finding the right TV for your needs. Check it out. Dear Mary: I am looking for a formula to wash down a vinyl-sided house. I read about it here years ago. I recall that one of the ingredients was Spic and Span. I hope you can help. Thank you. -- Connie Dear Connie: I can -- here it is: VINYL SIDING CLEANER: You’ll need 2/3 cup Spic ‘n Span, 1/2 cup powdered Tide laundry detergent, 1 quart liquid chlorine bleach and 3 quarts very hot water. Mix ingredients very well

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Village of Garden City Year in Review 2016

From page 1 lating activities and plans for upgrades as best Garden City can -- the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) regulates telecommunications companies, and they do not need to seek local government clearance to be installed. In the village, instead of monopoles or 135-foot-high cell towers the residential, condensed suburban setting of Garden City was mapped out as a ballast to the central Long Island reach of cellular networks through the use of distributive antenna systems (DAS) units on backyard telephone poles. But unannounced to residents, Crown Castle had its servicemen show up on scene on a few occasions. U.S. Congresswoman Kathleen Rice, prompted by residents’ calls, emails and letters to her office in the spring, issued a letter to FCC Director Mike Dabbs, which appeared in the July 1, 2016 edition of The Garden City News. “Many residents feel that Crown Castle has been neither transparent nor cooperative with Village officials and community members throughout this process. And despite the Village’s request, Crown Castle has failed to produce documentation, by way of easements or court order, stating that they have the right to perform upgrades on the currently installed antennas. On behalf of the residents of Garden City, I request your careful attention to this issue, and hope that you can provide some guidance as to how this dispute may be resolved. Should Crown Castle provide documentation substantiating its right to upgrade the current equipment, I further request that the FCC place monitors on the newly installed equipment in order to ensure that RF emissions remain at a level that poses no additional threat to public health and safety,” Congresswoman Rice wrote. The Village Board of Trustees immediately recalled similar issues six years ago as NextG, predecessor to Crown Castle, made moves to expand its network presence in Nassau County. This time around the village, led by Administrator Ralph Suozzi, attempted to meet with Crown Castle to learn firsthand of expansion plans and the units scheduled for installations in Garden City. Ultimately Crown Castle ceased its unannounced service and DAS-unit installation visits and backed off from plans during the year.

Firefighter Cuts Averted

Garden City’s professional firefighter ranks were poised to see another reduction in staff levels with the proposed 2-16-’17 village budget to eliminate two paid full-time positions that pay $150,000 each annually. A back and forth between village trustees and T.J. Michon, president of the firefighters’ union, ensued at meetings ranging from budget work sessions to Village Board

meetings, the WPOA’s April meeting at Hemlock School and prominently on the pages of The Garden City News with Letters to the Editor and press releases from the village’s public relations firm Epoch5. As reported in the April 29 edition of the News, Michon publicly questioned the Board and referred to a $10,000 sum allocated in August of 2015, after an off-the-agenda motion at a Board of Trustees’ meeting by Trustee John DeMaro to hire the International City Managers’ Association (ICMA) to produce a report, similar to an audit of fire department operations and functionality and including staffing level recommendations. “To clarify some things put in The Garden City News by the Board of Trustees the cuts will make most shifts down to staffing of three firefighters, not four. That is down from five people three years ago and down from seven on a shift from five years ago, and it is less than what was recommended by the ICMA,” Michon said. He also spoke about a point raised by the Village Board in recent press releases about “union rules of exclusivity.” “There was an agreement entered into by the village and career firefighters many years ago. That agreement was to ensure that all critical responding vehicles were manned by career firefighters 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This was done by village officials without a ‘gun to their head’ and the union to prevent what’s going on today - that’s unsafe, dangerous cuts being made for political reasons and not for safety reasons. Again, nobody forced the village into that long-standing agreement. As part of that agreement there is also some accusation from the village, that because of ‘union rules’ there is a delay caused by the union on responding vehicles to fires - any delay that is caused is caused by decisions of this board and by the volunteer fire chiefs on who is manning those apparatus. By not manning those apparatus, that’s what is causing a delay. By not upholding your agreement that is causing the delays in seconds - it has to do with choices being made by this board and the chiefs,” Michon said. He reiterated prior pleas to the Village Board to amend the adopted 2016-’17 budget, restore the positions and “keep a safe level of staffing.” Other longtime Village residents spoke in support of Michon’s comments. John Mitchell of Seventh Street, a former FDNY firefighter, said the village is “going down a road that is a very dangerous road.” The village ultimately deferred the two layoffs in the budget as two senior members of the fire department retired for their comrades’ jobs to be saved. At the Board of Trustees’ June 2 meeting, Trustee John DeMaro explained the sit-

uation: “In the weeks following our last Village Board of Trustees’ meeting (Thursday, May 19) the two career firefighters who had previously put in their retirement papers did in fact retire. Those two retirements in fact produced the minimum budget savings and staffing level included in the 2016-‘17 village budget. With those savings now assured, we sought the recommendation of the chief of the Garden City Fire Department with regard to further staffing levels. He recommended that we defer the two layoffs, and the Board has accepted that recommendation.”

CSEA Turmoil

The local CSEA union has seen less progress with its three years of negotiations with the Village of Garden City. Eight village employees (CSEA members) in leading roles were singled out for raises at the Thursday, November 3 Village Board meeting. At the time, staffing levels and compensation were brought up by Deputy Mayor Richard Silver. “At the same time as we’re looking to reduce the size of our staff we note the importance of recognizing other employees whose responsibilities have increased due to organic factors. For example the opening of our new senior center earlier this year created the opportunity for talent and employees in Recreation to take on a more visible role on-site, and other talented staff members have taken on more responsibility in management of our pool and other facilities as part of the very substantial capital investments that we are making – we’d like to recognize them and a couple of others like them through grade changes and modest promotional increases, utilizing a small portion of savings from the retirements in the department,” Silver said. But the CSEA Rank and File unit Local 882 “the Blue Collar Unit” President Kevin Kirby was on hand for that meeting, and the organization was taken aback by what they thought was an affront by the village. He said Village Board’s action on November 3 to approve the changes in titles from one grade to another has, by default, skipped over other employees in other grades, changing the entire structure of a contract with the CSEA. Kirby says the step increases are something that should generally not be done during labor contract negotiations. A legislative hearing originally took place at a Board of Trustees meeting in the spring, but the CSEA stated it would not participate at that time. On December 1, Silver addressed the situation for contract negotiations with a Letter to the Editor in The Garden City News, following letters from CSEA leadership. “If we had found, or if the union had shown, that “many people would be tak-

ing home less” as a result of the proposed labor contract, we would have taken another look at the terms, because the Village Board didn’t want that result. Undoubtedly, these facts help explain why the Public Employment Relations Board fact-finder adopted the Village’s wage proposals as his recommendation at the same time as he recommended health contribution increases for all employees.” Silver wrote. In the last three months of 2016 CSEA Rank and File members have attended Village Board meetings and welcomed residents attending meetings at Village Hall with flyers describing the long contract negotiations standstill in Garden City.

Legalese: Genesco and MHANY

On the legal front, a big piece of good news for Garden City came as the yearslong Genesco lawsuit over contamination at Village Water wells was settled with the village receiving a total $10 million, including compensation for over $1 million the village incurred for its legal representation in the case and then the costs associated with remediation efforts. Deputy Mayor Richard Silver, speaking at the September 8 Board of Trustees’ meeting, said the compensation (calculation of damages incurred by Garden City) and an amount of $10 million considers prior costs and future costs of remediation to Village Wells 13 and 14. On the other side of high-profile lawsuits involving the Village of Garden City, the MHANY/ACORN housing discrimination appeal failed in the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, as the Circuit Court panel agreed with a lower court judge who had found that Garden City had discriminated against minorities when the village rezoned property owned by Nassau County. In April at the Library Board’s meeting Trustee John Delany provided a brief update on the outlook for the case: “We have complied with Federal Judge Arthur D. Spatt’s (2014) order and we are moving forward with all of the things that we are supposed to be doing.” On April 1 in his weekly column, Mayor Nicholas Episcopia also reflected on the ruling: “My colleagues on the Board and I are very disappointed with the Appeals Court ruling regarding the MHANY case against the Village. However, the Village Board expects no new impact on its laws or practices as it began implementing Judge Spatt’s directives immediately after they were issued in 2014 and which included the adoption of a Fair Housing Resolution. Federal Housing laws are complex and in many instances ambiguous, but Garden City will continue to assure that its laws and practices do not discriminate on the basis of race or other protected classification.” Continued on page 37

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Village of the Future takes shape

Scores of new municipal modernization and utility projects in Garden City either were completed or decided on, or entering their early stages as 2016 comes to an end. The water tower along Old Country Road will be replaced with a unit that is expected to have an 80-year useful life. Originally constructed in 1933, the 83-year-old tank was last rehabilitated in 1992. A substantial cost is expected with initial design plans being prepared by consultants H2M Architects and Engineers, and according to a press release by the village in December figures are being tallied. It stated “replacement of the existing tank could cost approximately $8 million, dependent upon the market as well as the chosen tank style. A total of $4.5 million was budgeted for the tank’s replacement; the remainder will be funded by the Water Fund.” Also, Garden City is likely to keep the existing tank in operation during the construction as lead abatement is not required, and the Village of Mineola will be a partner to help Garden City balance its water pressure in the interim. Another of the highlights is a village-wide LED lighting project with almost 2,700 fixtures being worked on. In June Garden City’s Village Board approved a contract bid of $618,375 for furnishing and delivery of Energy LED street lights from Best LED Group of Veterans Highway in Hauppauge, the lone bidder for the project. The installer for the LED’s - Anker’s Electric Service of Locust Valley - was also awarded its bid not to exceed $105,450, as it too was the sole bidder for the project. DPW Director Robert Mangan and Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi have lauded the project, with Suozzi saying Garden City is buying a commodity and among the long-term benefits will be a lighter load for parts and maintenance of the village’s streetlights. “Suozzi told residents and the board this project in its first phase would include the smaller, 20-foot-high black lampposts in each neighborhood and in parking lots including Village Hall’s. It will not currently change the much taller lights lining the village’s Franklin Avenue (roughly 148 fixtures there) and Seventh Street business areas, Cherry Valley Avenue, Stewart Avenue and Tanners Pond Road. “This project covers 85 percent of our light fixtures and creates saving of approximately $150,000 a year in electricity, and we anticipate savings of $45,000 in maintenance plus less equipment for our maintenance staff to keep on our trucks (Parks and Recreation). The new bulbs also have a 10-year guarantee. This project is worth a total of two million dollars in savings, or about $4,000 per month over the life of it.

Financially we are way ahead by doing it versus not doing it,” Suozzi said.

Parks’ Strategic Plan 2016-2020

The village’s Parks and Recreation Department is a focused, productive service environment and scrutiny over its room for improvements led to a major new initiative in 2016. All Garden City public recreation facilities have undergone a thorough review process that set forth a five-year capital investments agenda known as the 2016-2020 Strategic Plan. With this guide to Garden City community infrastructure in place, the village is building on momentum started with the grand opening of the new Golf Club Lane senior center by enhancing user experience and physical plant of multiple Garden City public buildings and complexes, from playground surfaces to Community Park and athletic playing fields, indoor facilities (at St. Paul’s, Cluett Hall and the Fieldhouse) as well as very prominent renovations and innovations for the ever-popular Garden City Pool. Overall, generating revenues for the village through user fees (memberships, facility fees and facility rentals) are viewed as a means to more than offset the slew capital investments. To great fanfare from residents and Parks and Recreation staff alike, Garden City has invested millions in its two new synthetic turf fields at Community Park (Fields 3 and 4) which opened on September 9 after a summer-long project, and a third 100-yard “multi-use” turf field for lacrosse, soccer, football and more is slated for the 2017-2018 fiscal year. The Strategic Plan outlines more than addressing needs for the village but ways Garden City can stay competitive in a vast, facility-rich sports and recreation landscape on Long Island. The tennis enterprise for example, given its recent successes and generation of positive revenues, is also being discussed for a combination pool-tennis annual membership opportunity.

GCPL Board Focused on Patron Experience

Another well-attended Garden City facility that has made strides in 2016 to be more modern, more serviceable and provide better user options and ambiance in the village is the Garden City Public Library. New materials and programs have been driven by focus groups, strategy, and librarians’ attendance at national and state library science industry conferences. Small initiatives such as mobile device charging stations have been lined up, thanks to The Friends of the Garden City Public Library. The Friends have added several new museum passes, as new Friends of GCPL President Nancy Minett has met with library staff, searched for various opportunities, and worked in collaboration with the GCPL Board since taking over

for Joseph Furlong midway through the year. The “Library Design of the Future” project to modernize GCPL has been explored with several small initiatives, starting with a site visit to the gold standard Darien, Connecticut Public Library and infused by a consultant’s vivid and imaginative presentation at the Library Board of Trustees’ July 11 meeting. Given that costs are still being weighed and a series of design changes and rearrangements of library sections, including lessening the “stacks” have not been finalized, 2017 will prove to be a year where strategy and infrastructure needs go hand-in-hand. In addition to difficulties with the GCPL HVAC system during the year the biggest improvement finally was accomplished by November 1, as two years of waiting came to an end and the elevator came back in service after a ThyssenKrupp overhaul. Library Director Lisa Paulo, the GCPL Board of Trustees, Garden City Mayor Nicholas Episcopia, Trustees John Delany, Stephen Makrinos and Robert Bolebruch, and Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi all celebrate the elevator’s re-opening after 30 months of questions and challenges, but it marks a significant service to the Garden City community to have the investment ready for decades of functionality.

New Village Finance Staff and Leadership Approach

At Village Hall, a new team has taken shape in a few departments as under Administrator Suozzi the need for succession planning in the municipal staff has become a goal. The Finance department has seen the biggest boost with the hire of resident Irene Woo first as a consultant on the 2015-2016 budget and ultimately, she took over for Jim Olivo as the department head of finance, although in title serving as Village Treasurer. In mid-2015 Garden City’s financial operations arm was left slightly bare as in addition to the close of a 38-year career for Village Auditor Jim Olivo, other departures came due to two retirements; Frank Kelly, former deputy village treasurer and village assessor plus Virginia DeFabbia, the village’s purchasing agent. This summer Garden City added Courtney Rutt Rosenblatt, a resident and former Estates POA treasurer, as the new village auditor (Olivo’s former title). The village also added a third person in a leading role, Darcia Palmer, as the deputy village auditor. Speaking about the new personnel, Deputy Mayor Richard Silver says there’s an additional functionality standard of “taking data and transforming it into something that’s useful as a reporting tool and as a goal-setting tool.” That comment followed one year after he set an agenda for the finance division at Village Hall. “Trustee Richard Silver said there are two ways that Garden City’s Village

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Board views its finance department functions: the rearward-looking component, making sure the village is tracking what it is doing and what it has done, and the forward-planning with capital plans and investments and what the village has tried to do in the last year - build metrics that would drive operational efficiency,” the News reported. In September a new executive secretary to the Board of Trustees and deputy village administrator under Ralph Suozzi, Joseph DiFrancisco of Floral Park, was confirmed by a Trustees’ vote. DiFrancisco has since attended many meetings of the different municipal boards, from the Recreation Commission to the Environmental Advisory Board, working as Suozzi’s right hand on many initiatives.

Mayor’s Committee Improves Building Code

In the fall of 2015 Mayor Episcopia took up the task of helping to preserving property values, aesthetics and character in Garden City’s neighborhoods with the formation of the Mayor’s Committee on Building Code Changes. A process of deliberations with review of 393 building permit applications to the village since 2011 commenced, and this September there was an initial set of amendments (laws) for the building code presented for the Board of Trustees’ consideration. Public input through comments at meetings, emails and questions to the Committee were solicited, welcomed, and worked within. Presentations from Mayor’s Committee chair James L. Bauer resulted in questions, inquiries and email correspondence compiled by Village Clerk Karen Altman and the Mayor’s Committee on Building Code Changes, heightened from September 8 through December 8, the final drafts of each of the three laws arrived. But a look at the process involved over the past 14 months, following the input of dozens of Garden City residents and people with high-profile professional architecture experience, shows a collaboration of local government and its residents that started with the Committee’s review of 393 building department permit applications. Writing in his September 16 Mayor’s Column, Mayor Episcopia said the following: “The proposed major changes increase the distance between neighboring homes, call for notification to neighbors before demolition of homes or extensions are started, and make sure that if a house is demolished and construction does not start quickly, the empty lot is graded and grass planted so as not to leave a hole in the ground. Comments from residents in attendance (September 8) were all positive and in favor of the changes. Jim and other Committee members will be making presentations to the POAs and there will be some fine Continued on page 38

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From page 37 tuning necessary. Some Trustees did not agree with all the proposals, stating that the notification was unnecessary and the Architectural Design Review Board (ADRB) was being given too much power. One goal is to take some of the subjectivity out of the decision-making process of the ADRB thereby making their job easier. However, we are confident that reasonable compromises can be worked out so that the mission of this project, which is to make changes to our Building Code that will preserve the character of our neighborhoods, will not be lost. We all owe these volunteers a real debt of gratitude for their hard work and fair-minded results.” Among the village trustees, a consensus was finally arrived at after recent meetings at which Trustee Robert Bolebruch and Deputy Mayor Brian Daughney questioned the rationale behind “solving a problem that does not exist.” Given the high number of residents speaking in favor of amendments to the village building code, this was an exigent circumstance that is well-addressed while allowing balance – as described on December 15 by one of the original Committee members, Brian Paradine, the EPOA’s representative on the Zoning Board. He told the Board to support the new legislation as “balancing a 100-year-old building code with the lifestyle of the 21st Century was paramount.” “I think these changes are modest and incremental, and to be honest they will be done at a very slow pace as we move forward for many more years,” Paradine said.

New Marriott Hotel for Ring Road Up for Board Review in January

Another major end-of-year municipal decision for Garden City had to do

with a permitted use in the village’s CR (Commercial-Residential) zone closest to Roosevelt Field Mall, as a proposal to build a 163-room Marriott Residence Inn hotel on Ring Road next to the Maggiano’s Little Italy comes forward. The zoning change was approved by the Board of Trustees after initial concerns were brought before them at meetings, but the discussion relented considerably as the process ahead involves a permitted use that could be less substantial and intrusive than a large office building or another facility at the site. Clinton Road will not be an entranceway to the hotel, and traffic is expected to be sporadic. One of the downside some residents mention is the nature of a 24/7 operation and the use of water in the East. As Deputy Mayor Richard Silver noted just prior to the zoning change being approved, OTO Development as a corporate citizen in Garden City has been forthcoming through a “willingness to make a financial contribution to the village for the purpose of enhancing the Stewart Avenue recreational facilities – amounting to $50,000 per year for 10 years.” The hotel, a joint venture from Simon Properties and OTO Development, received its initial site plan approval from the Garden City Planning Commission on December 14 and now is set for a Board of Trustees’ public hearing at the Thursday, January 12, 2017 meeting. Local opposition to the hotel on the bases of environmental concerns, remediation and impacts with the Roosevelt Field Superfund site as well quality of life questions persist, although less people came up for public comments before the Board at its November and December meetings. The mayor looks to the coming calendar year for the project construction to get underway after required municipal approvals are achieved.

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St. Joseph fourth Grade CYO Basketball

St Joseph fourth graders who were around during Christmas break- from left to right- Ava Lutz, Julia Seoylemezian, Arci Haefner, Delaney Gunn, Emma Carey, Madeline Asaro and Jacqueline Read. Missing from picture Lila Donovan, Rebecca Ryan, Sophia Rhein, Ellie Rosato, Katherine Torre and Emma Dolan. Team is coached by Eileen Read and Caterina Asaro. The St Joseph Fourth Grade CYO basketball team left their new gifts behind on December 26th to participate

in a Christmas Basketball Tournament hosted by St Edward the Confessor Parish in Syosset. Fourth grade is the

first year girls and boys can play on an organized CYO team for St Joseph - and their first season has not disappointed!

Congrats to all the girls on a great inaugural season!

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Women’s participants

Calling all Garden City High School Basketball Alumni

Has your mind ever made a promise your body couldn’t keep? How about getting geared up for the Garden City High School Men’s and Women’s alumni hoops games! The TMA will present this doubleheader which will be played at Garden City High School on Saturday, January 7th. The afternoon starts with the high school boys basketball team taking on Sewanhaka High

School at 2:00 p.m. This will be followed by the women’s alumni game at 4:00 p.m. and the men’s alumni contest at 6:00 pm. Cost is $40 which includes game shirt, postgame food and drink specials at Doc O’Grady’s and more. Most of the proceeds will be donated to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Please go to GCTMA. ORG for more details and to register for the game. Although we will welcome “walkups” it’s important for all those planning on being a part of day to register in order to assure your names being included in the game day program. Check the website to see who’s registered. There are already over thirty five former men hoopsters signed up! C’mon ladies, we need some players, so far there’s only a handful registered! Reach out to your former teammates! Looking forward to seeing all back on the hardwood! Here’s a list of those registered…

Men: Bethany LeSueur ‘01 dribbles up the court.

Mike Mancusi 2008 Dan Bonchonsky 2013 Steve Bradley 2012 Matt Montgomery 2010 Pete Egan 1990

Kevin Buckley 1979 Bruce Bergwall 1976 Pete Leibman 1999 Andy O’Keefe 1976 Rick Herbst 1975 Bill Horstmann 1973 Artie Cutrone 2005 Pat Finneran 2014 Ryan Giacini 2014 Chris Durand 1980 Richard (Risco) Crane 1980 Will Cutrone 2001 Mickey Paxton† 1979 Ken Schauf 1977 Ethan Gibbons 2014 John Neilson 1973 Jimmy Connolly 1987 Jack Tierney 1980 Dean Ahlberg 1977 Gerry Kelly 1975 Eugene Sackett 1980 Bill Spanos 1980 Jim Mullooly 1980 Larry Labanowski 1973 Andy Macyko 1979 Tom Pagonis 1984 Nick Sotell 1978 Bob Gasparello 1973 Matt Quesada 2012 John Cordio 2006 Chris Larkin 2015 Bob Beaudet 1973 Matt Leibman 2006

Women:

Christina Mangels 2012 Kaitlin Seifirth 2009 Emma Basel 2015 Tricia Courtney 2007 Bethany LeSueur 2001 Patrice Collins Nelson 2003 Elisabeth McGannon 2016 Tara DeAngelo 2014

Bruce Bergwall ‘76 and Rick Herbst ‘75 take the opening tip

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Garden City Boys Basketball beats Great Neck North 54-52

Back Row L to R: Matthew Granville, Tyler Soutar, Ryan Pascale, James Cashwell, Kevin McNiff, James Basile. Front Row L to R: Gavin Pappas, Luke Connolly, Joe Scattareggia, Andrew DeSantis, Thomas Powderly, Chris Jordan

Kevin McNiff pushes the ball up the court

Andrew DeSantis blocks a shot

James Cashwell converts lay up

On Thursday Dec 22nd, the Garden City Boys Basketball Varsity Team beat Great Neck North 54-52 to improve their record to 3-3 for the season. With 10 seconds left in the fourth quarter, the game was tied and Great Neck North had the ball. The Garden City defense trapped the ball right over half court and forced a turnover at which time a Great Neck North player fouled Kevin McNiff. Kevin McNiff calmly stepped to the line and hit 2 free throws with 3 seconds left to seal the Trojan victory. Andrew DeSantis led all scorers with 20 points while Kevin McNiff contributed 13 points to the effort. Tyler Soutar helped the Trojan cause with his career varsity high of 10 points while Matthew Granville, 7 pts, and James Cashwell , 4 points, rounded out the Garden City scoring. Earlier in the month, the Garden City Hoopsters defeated Carle Place 60-35, lost to Manhasset 52-38 and lost to 2016 New York State champ Elmont 52-43. The Trojans will play in the Southside holiday tournament Dec. 28/Dec. 29. The upcoming games for the Garden City Boys Basketball Team are as follows: • Wed. Dec. 7th-Half Hollow Hills East 84-Garden City 67 (L) • Sat. Dec. 10th-Garden City 70-St. Dominic’s 50 (W) • Wed. Dec. 14th Garden City 60-Carle

Matthew Granville makes assist to Joe Scattareggia

Place 35 (W) • Fri. Dec. 16th Manhasset 52-Garden City 38 (L) • Mon. Dec. 19th Elmont 52-Garden City 43 (L) • Thurs. Dec. 22nd Garden City 54 at Great Neck North 52 (W) • Wed. Dec. 28th at Southside Holiday Tourney 4:00PM vs TBD • Thurs. Dec. 29th at Southside Holiday Tourney 4:00 or 6:00PM vs TBD • Sat. Dec. 31st Garden City at Massapequa Noon • Sat. Jan. 7th Sewanhaka at Garden City 2:00PM-

ALUMNI GAMES TO FOLLOW

• Wed. Jan. 11th Garden City at Carey 4:45PM • Thurs. Jan. 17th Jericho at Garden City 6:30PM The 2016-2017 Trojans’ squad is comprised of 1 senior, 7 juniors and 4 sophomores. The roster is as follows: James Basile (So), James Cashwell (So), Luke Connolly (Jr), Andrew DeSantis (Jr), Matthew Granville (Jr), Chris Jordan (Jr), Kevin McNiff (Jr), Gavin Pappas (Jr), Ryan Pascale (Sr), Thomas Powderly (Jr), Joe Scattareggia (Jr), Tyler Soutar (Jr), Team Manager Patrick Leggett (Jr), Head Coach James Hegmann, Asst Coach Greg Gonzalez.

Chris Jordan, Luke Connolly, Ryan Pascale & Joe Scattareggia playing tough zone defense

James Cashwell converts lay up

Girls 2nd and 3rd Grade Standings

Team Won Cavs 3 Celtics 3 Heat 3 Knicks 3 Nets 3 Nuggets 3 Spurs 3 Suns 3

Lost 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Nuggets 23 Celtics 20 Cavs 22 Nets Suns 26

Girls 4th thru 6th Grade Standings

Team Won Cavs 3 Celtics 3 Heat 2 Spurs 1 Suns 1 Nets 1 Nuggets 1 Knicks 0

Lost 0 0 1 2 2 2 2 3

Boys 2nd Grade Standings

Team Won Cavs 3 Celtics 3 Knicks 3 Nuggets 3 Spurs 3 Suns 3

Lost 0 0 0 0 0 0

Boys 3rd Grade Results

Date 12/17/2016 Nuggets 20 12/17/2016 Celtics 24 12/17/2016

Knicks 38

Boys 3rd Grade Standings

Girls 4th thru 6th Grade Results

Date Score 12/17/2016 Heat 14 12/17/2016 Spurs 15 12/17/2016 13 12/17/2016 Knicks 6

13 12/17/2016 Suns 24

Score Heat 22

Spurs 28 Cavs 17 Nets

Team Won Cavs 2 Spurs 2 Heat 2 Knicks 2 Suns 2 Nuggets 1 Celtics 1 Nets 0

Lost 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 3

Boys 4th Grade Results

Date Score 12/17/2016 Heat 12 12/17/2016 Celtics 14 12/17/2016 14 12/17/2016 Suns 25

Nuggets 14 Spurs 28 Cavs 21 Nets Knicks 36

Boys 4th Grade Standings

Team Won Cavs 3 Nets 2 Spurs 2 Knicks 2 Heat 1 Nuggets 1 Celtics 1 Suns 0

Lost 0 1 1 1 2 2 2 3

Boys 5th Grade Results

Date 12/17/2016 Heat 31 12/17/2016 Celtics 37 12/17/2016 35 12/17/2016 Knicks 30

Score Nuggets 41 Spurs 42 Cavs 43 Nets Suns 39

Boys 5th Grade Standings

Team Won Lost Tied Suns 3 0 0 Spurs 2 0 1 Cavs 2 1 0 Nuggets 2 1 0 Knicks 1 1 1

Nets 1 2 0 Celtics 0 3 0 Heat 0 3 0

Boys 6th Grade Results

Date 12/17/2016 Nuggets 29 12/17/2016 Celtics 41 12/17/2016 28 12/17/2016 Knicks 19

Score Heat 32

Spurs 42 Nets 29 Cavs Suns 34

Boys 6th Grade Standings

Team Won Suns 3 Knicks 2 Spurs 2 Cavs 1 Nets 1 Celtics 1 Heat 1 Nuggets 1

Lost 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 2

Boys 7th and 8th Grade Results

Date 12/17/2016 Nuggets 41 12/17/2016 36 12/17/2016 Wolves 40 12/17/2016 Spurs 28 12/17/2016 Suns 39

Score Heat 54

Nets 46 Cavs Celtics 42 Knicks 62 Pacers 41

Boys 7th and 8th Grade Standings

Team Won Knicks 3 Suns 2 Celtics 2 Nets 2 Pacers 2 Heat 2 Wolves 1 Cavs 1 Nuggets 0 Spurs 0

Lost 0 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 3

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L E G A L LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING IN RELATION TO PROPOSED LOCAL LAW D-2016 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, at 8:00 p.m. on the 12th day of January 2017, upon the following proposed Local Law entitled: “A Local Law to Amend Chapter 197 of the Village Code Concerning Water”. Dated: Garden City, New York December 27, 2016 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 with a disability who wish to attend a meeting should contact Karen Altman at least 24 hours in advance of meeting at: 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York 11530 (516) 465-4051 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. GC 0558 1x 12/30 LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING IN RELATION TO APPLICATION BY OTO DEVELOPMENT FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT 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, at 8:00 p.m. on the 12th day of January 2017, upon the following; Application by OTO

N O T I C E S Development, for a Special Use Permit for a Residence Inn Hotel to be located at Roosevelt Field at the southwest corner of the Roosevelt Field property along Ring Road West, on a 5.92 acre portion of lot 75A in section 44, block 77 on the Nassau County Tax Map. Development of a local law to amend the Code of the Village of Garden City, in relation to permitting hotels as a conditionally permitted use in the C-R District. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at the aforesaid time and place, the Board of Trustees will also consider, and permit public participation in, review of an application for Site Plan approval for the proposed hotel use and development. The Board of Trustees, as Lead Agency pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act has previously classified this action as a Type I Action, and issued a Negative Declaration (no further environmental impact review is required). All relevant documents may be inspected at the office of the Village Administrator, 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York, during regular business hours. Dated: Garden City, New York December 27, 2016 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 with a disability who wish to attend a meeting should contact Karen Altman at least 24 hours in advance of meeting at: 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York 11530 (516) 465-4051 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. GC 0559 1X 12/30

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GCAA Basketball Results Week 3

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VILLAGE SPORTS

Beginning December 5th, the Department of Recreation and Parks will no longer accept cash payments for program registrations, rentals, and contracts at our Administrative Office or for Platform Tennis or Tennis at Community Park. Checks and credit cards will continue to be accepted..

Christmas Week Renovations

St. Paul’s Field house will be closed through January 6th due to renovations on the floor and will reopen on January 7th. There will be no activities in the field house during this time. Cluett Hall’s floor will be refinished during Christmas week and will reopen on January 3rd.

Garden City Recreation’s Gym Program for Grades K and 1

The GC Recreation Department is pleased to announce that this winter, the Recreation Staff will conduct a gym program for children in Kindergarten and 1st grade. This program will consist of organized games and activities in a supervised setting. This program will run on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5 pm in St. Paul’s Field House beginning January 11 and ending March 8th. There is a $20 registration fee for this program and a permission slip is necessary. No fees will be taken at the door. Meeting Dates - January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15, March 1, 8 Sneakers must be worn for any activity in the field house and only water is allowed. Please Note-Once the children are in our facility, they will not be allowed to leave unless accompanied by an adult. Please come into the building to pick up your child. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Ave., or if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline. gardencityny.net. For further information contact the Recreation Office at 465-4075.

Adult Dance Performance Group

Our Dance Company’s Adult Performance Group will begin on Thursday, January 12. Classes are held each Thursday in St. Paul’s Cluett Hall from 8:45 to 9:45 pm. Anyone who is interested in learning ballet, jazz, and hip hop can join this group. The group practices each week and learns choreographed routines that will be performed in our annual showcase. The cost of this program is $240. To register for this program, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Ave., or, if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

Adult Yoga Winter Session

Connie McKnight, our certified yoga instructor, has designed adult yoga classes with all ages in mind. Our yoga class will be offered on Wednesday mornings at 9 am in the Senior Center. This 10 week program will begin on Wednesday, January 4. The cost of this class will be $85. To register for any of these classes, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue or, if you have a password you may register online at www. gcreconline.gardencityny.net

Children's Yoga with Connie

Connie McKnight, our certified yoga instructor, has designed youth yoga classes for ages 6 - 18. Each class in our ten week session is 55 minutes long. All classes will begin on January 9th. Any resident of the Inc. Village of Garden City in this age group is invited to join these relaxing classes. The cost of this 10 week session will be $ 100. The course schedule is as follows: Ages 6 – 8 Thursdays at 4:15 p.m. Ages 9 – 12 Thursdays at 5:15 p.m. Ages 13 – 18 Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. To register for any of these classes, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue or, if you have a password you may register online at www. gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

2017 GC Recreation Youth Winter Tennis Lessons

We are pleased to announce the start of registration for our winter Tennis Program for children at the Community Park Tennis Center. Our class schedule begins on January 9th and runs for 1`0 weeks. Make checks payable to the “Inc. Village of Garden City”. In order to register, please download an application from our website at www.gardencityrecreation.org and mail the slip and registration fee to the Recreation Dept. at 108 Rockaway Avenue. You may also walk in or register online if you have a password on our website at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net. Here is a list of the classes we are offering: TOTS AGES 4 TO 5 (PRESCHOOL) Price - $180 Monday 4:30 – 5:25 pm Tuesday 3:30 – 4:25 pm Wednesday 3:30 – 4:25 pm Thursday 3:30 – 4:25 pm

TOTSM4 TOTTST TOTSW TOTSTH

PEE WEE (5 years, in Kindergarten to 7 years) Beginners Price - $180 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday

3:30 – 4:25 pm 3:30 – 4:25 pm 3:30 – 4:25 pm 4:30 – 5:25 pm

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Thursday Thursday Friday Saturday

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NOVICE AGES 6 TO 7 with tennis experience Price - $250 Monday 3:30 - 4:25 pm NVM3 Monday 4:30 - 5:25 pm NVM4 Tuesday 4:30 - 5:25 pm NVT4 Wednesday 4:30 - 5:25 pm NVW4 Wednesday 5:30 – 6:25 pm NVW5 Thursday 3:30 – 4:25 pm NVTH3 Thursday 4:30 - 5:25 pm NVTH4 Friday 3:30 - 4:25 pm NVF3 Friday 4:30 – 5:25 pm NVF4 JUNIOR AGES 8 TO 11 Beginners Price - $280 Monday 3:30 - 4:25 pm Monday 4:30 - 5:25 pm Tuesday 3:30 - 4:25 pm Tuesday 4:30 - 5:25 pm Wednesday 3:30 - 4:25 pm Wednesday 4:30 - 5:25 pm Thursday 4:30 – 5:25 pm Thursday 5:30 - 6:25 pm Friday 3:30 - 4:25 pm Friday 4:30 - 5:25 pm

JRM3 JRM4 JRT3 JRT4 JRW3 JRW4 JRTH4 JRTH5 JRF3 JRF4

JUNIOR ADVANCED: AGES 8 – 11 with tennis experience Price: $385 Monday 5:30 - 6:55 pm JRADM Tuesday 5:30 - 6:55 pm JRADT Wednesday 5:30 - 6:55 pm JRADW Thursday 5:30 – 6:55 pm JRADTH Friday 5:30 – 6:55 pm JRADF Saturday 1:00 – 2:25 pm JRADS SENIOR AGES 12 AND UP Beginners Price - $280 Monday 5:30 – 6:25 pm Thursday 5:30 – 6:25 pm Friday 4:30 – 5:25 pm Saturday 12:00 – 12:55 pm

SRM SRTH SRF SRS

SENIOR/ADVANCED: AGES 12 AND UP with tennis experience Price: $385 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Friday

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

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At the Nassau County High School Football Coaches Association Gridiron Banquet at Crest Hollow Country Club on Wednesday December 7 , the Garden City varsity Football team was awarded the Rutgers Cup for being the number one team in Nassau County among all the divisions. Garden City also finished in #22 in the top 25 MSG Tristate poll! In a very close vote , Garden City edged out both Wantagh and Freeport. The Garden City contingent let out a roar as it was announced that they had been voted by the coaches the top slot. In a season where Garden City went 12-0 with 404 points scored against 87 points given up , Garden City placed six players on the All County team; Jamie Atkinson , Chris Mixon , Chris Cuircina , Matt Desimplicis , Andrew Desantis and Tyler Wuchte ,along with two All Conference players in Matt Granville and Michael Liberopoulos.

Garden City also placed two players on the All Long Island team; Chris Mixon and Andrew Desantis. Chris Mixon was also named Honorable Mention All Metro Team. Coach Ettinger was voted Coach of the Year along with receiving the Rutgers Cup. Garden City had not won the Rutgers Cup since 2009 and it was the Fifth time GC has won it . A great season like this begins with great coaching and motivation; Coach Etiinger and his staff fueled a group of young men to play in a style that we don’t often get to witness these days. The movie “The Three Musketeers” had an apt mantra.. .all for one and one for all...it seemed that every single player on the team contributed in some way. The unique combination of upper and lower classmen giving their all was a joy to behold. The last component of the year, the parents... who

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Eighht-grader Anthony Suau swimming his first 500 Freestyle versus Plainview.

Varsity Boys Swim and Dive Team defeats Farmingdale GC Varsity Boys Swim and Dive team appear to be walking on water--defeating Farmingdale and Plainview on 12/20 and 12/23, respectively--advancing to a 3-0 start to the season! During the latest two meets, all team members of the squad contributed and GC was able to beat Farmingdale with a score of 57-43, and Plainview with a score of 64-38. The scoring highlights indicate

Eight grader, Cameron Yuen, executing his twister portion of his dive during the Plainview meet. Sophomore, John Protano, focused on executing his dive at Plainview.

GC took first place in eight (8) of twelve (12) events, second place in six (6) events, and third place in three (3) events versus Farmingdale. The scoring highlights for the Plainview meet indicate GC took first place in eight (8) events, second place in eight (8) events, and third in four (4) events. During both meets, GC has consistently placed first, with significant time improvements, in the 200 Medley Relay, 200 Freestyle Relay, Diving, 100 Butterfly, 500 Freestyle, and 400 Freestyle Relay. In the 200 Medley Relay, the team composed of John

Junior, Kieran Brown and freshman, Jacob Newmark in good spirits after completing the 500 Freestyle event versus Plainview.

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Coach Anne Sullivan and her captains analyzing results from the Farmingdale meet.

Varsity Boys Swim and Dive Team defeats Farmingdale Gaffney (Backstroke), George Litvinov (Breaststroke), Gabriel Ragusa (Butterfly), and Liam Gaffney (Freestyle) were able to shave almost one second off their time to 1:45.24 at the Plainview meet. In the 200 Freestyle Relay, Kieran Brown improved his time from 1:56.3 to 1:51.17! In the 50 Freestyle, Liam Gaffney was able to improve from 23.58 to 23.38. John Protano was able to increase his diving score from 192 during Farmingdale, to 211.57 at Plainview. In the 500 Freestyle, both Kieran Brown and Jacob Newmark were able to improve their times by approximately 16 and 7

seconds, respectively, each with very close times near the 5:00.90 mark! An important note regarding the season so far, captain John Gaffney has qualified for States in two (2) events: the 100 Butterfly with a time of 52.37, beating the cut of 53.9; and the 200 IM (Individual Medley) with a time of 2:00.45, beating the cut of 2:00.6. Congratulations, to John and the whole team to an outstanding start to the season! Please make every effort to attend Garden Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next meet on Thursday, January 5th at 6pm, versus Massapequa High School at Brentwood High School.

Senior & captain, Gabriel Ragusa, performing his customary butterfly in the 100 Butterfly versus Farmingdale.

Senior, and captain, John Gaffney off the block for the 400 Freestyle Relay versus Plainview. Senior, and captain, George Litvinov, appears to be walking on water as he prepares for warmups versus Plainview!

Junior, Evan Jozkowski, in the Breaststroke leg of the 200 Medley Relay against Plainview.

Sophomore, Liam Gaffney, swimming in the 100 Freestyle versus Farmingdale.

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Santa visits GCAA Kinders and Firsties Santa paid a surprise visit to the GCAA kindergarten and first grade girls and boys basketball clinic on

Saturday. Santa arrived and played one-on-one against kindergarten coordinator, Ted Gray and gave out high-

fives and candy canes. Happy holidays to our youngest basketball players and their families

and a special thank you to all of our volunteers.

Santa Visits GCAA Kinders and Firsties Basketball

Santa wins a game of one-on-one

Nate and Johnny Gray with Santa

High fives from Santa

GCAA First Grade Coordinator Andy Kraus and Crosby Kraus help Santa with candy canes

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