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VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS TEA
BY RIKKI N. MASSAND
The Cathedral of the Incarnation’s First Annual Christmas Tea Party at the Cathedral Diocesan House was a sold out success. Patrons enjoyed afternoon tea in the historic Stewart Era Victorian home which previously housed the Episcopal Bishops of Long Island. See page 33.
Fire lieutenant looks back on 37 years BY RIKKI N. MASSAND After a 37-year career Garden City Fire loses one of its most recognizable and dedicated leaders, as Lieutenant Louis Mira spent his last day on the job on Tuesday, January 3. The department was marred with a controversy in 2016 as two budgeted firefighter layoffs were averted when two senior firefighters retired to save their colleague’s jobs last spring. But now a void has been created in both the ranks, with Garden City dropping from 18 to 15 career firefighters on staff in
the span of the past year, and with the loss of the knowledge a savvy veteran brought to the village with each call he was on duty for. “A fire officer is basically a problem-solver and they can do it in a calm way – when everyone around you is distraught and in a panic, the key is to keep a calm head and make a difference. My driving force was to help other people and have a career that I would enjoy going to every day, and I did. So many days I would jump out of my bed to go to work,” Mira says. That passion to be a fire-
fighter and service your fellow citizen stems from a foregone era, as in his first years in Garden City’s firehouse the ranks were filled with men who had gone to war in Vietnam. Mira was lucky enough to have been born too late to be subject to the draft, yet his coming of age would take place under the guidance of veteran firemen and patriots. “I was one of the youngest firemen hired, and the firemen before me started when they were a little older because they were at war – See page 8
At its meeting on Thursday, January 12th, the Garden City Board of Trustees will review the site plan for a proposed Marriott Residence Inn on the Ring Road parcel in the east section of Garden City. The path to approving the hotel’s design has been a long one. A series of public hearings last fall by the Village Planning Commission resulted in a zoning change for the CR (commercial-residential) district, which was approved on November 17. . Garden City formed its Zoning Change Review Committee to consider hotel use in its CR-zone. The next step, hand-in-hand with the Trustees’ review of the site plan on January 12, is a special permit which is being sought by the developers. Along the way many public comments at meetings and an online petition have ensured safety checks and balances for the project, rather than sending plans back to the drawing board or causing dissenting views among members of the Board of Trustees. Opposition to the new 163-room, nearly 60-foot-high hotel constructed on Ring Road has turned into collaboration. From the very start of the process the voice representing the hotel plan – a joint venture of OTO Development and Simon Properties – has been attorney William Bonesso of Uniondale-based firm Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo & Terrana, LLP. In an interview with The Garden City News on January 4, Bonesso explained that the project has a two-fold path during January. If the Board of Trustees’ meeting January 12 brings the needed approvals, then the Architectural Design Review Board (ADRB) meeting on January 24 will probably cover the Residence Inn’s layout, materials, signage design, facade and overall appearance as one of the key ADRB applications this month. “We first met with the Planning Commission in December for preliminary site plan review. We were before that village body with our engineers and experts, presenting the site plan and development plan. They reviewed it and deemed it ready for submission before the Board of Trustees for final site plan review. Also with the passage of the zoning code modification that occurred on November 17, where the Board adopted an amendment to CR district provisions which permits a hotel as a conditional use subject to a special use permit issued by the Trustees, the hearing on January 12 will be for that special use permit. They’re hand-in-hand with site plans and the special use permit application. We are making the point to the Board that it is an appropriately laid out and designed plan which is going to be accommodated by the site, surrounding roadways, municipal services in the area and that this is a use that should be deemed appropriate for the conditional use permit,” Bonesso said. A few years ago Bonesso also represented another Ring Road See page 19
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Understanding the DEIS
In his column this week, Garden City Mayor Nicholas Episcopia says that the Village (along with New Hyde Park and Floral Park) has hired an engineering firm to help analyze the Draft Environmental Impact statement for the LIRR third track project. While sometimes the Village seems to hire a lot of outside consultants, perhaps unnecessarily, in this case this is money well spent. The document was only released by the MTA in November, and is over a thousand pages of technical information. At the same time, the comment period, during which time the
Village can make objections, is only until January 31st. In her letter this week, WPOA president Maureen Traxler Dellacona, makes the case for extending the deadline another three months so that those who live close to the project will have time to provide their input into its design. The third track idea has been around for decades - it seems only fair that now that the DEIS is available to the public that the state should allow people enough time for it to be fully understood. Another few months shouldn’t make a big difference.
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More time needed Printed by request: Hon. Andrew M. Cuomo Governor, State of New York New York State Capitol Building Albany, NY 12224 Dear Governor Cuomo, On behalf of the Western Property Owners Association (WPOA), I implore you and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to reconsider the deadline for the Third Track DEIS comment period, which is currently January 31, 2017. In order to give affected residents and villages enough time to digest such a voluminous document and to properly formulate comments and queries, I sincerely request that you extend the comment period for consideration of the 1,000-page DEIS, by providing three additional months, closing comments on April 30. While I understand that you and the MTA wish to move full-throttle ahead with the third track project, you may be leaving behind at the station those good, taxpaying residents who will be directly affected by the project. The residents on the WPOA’s northern border (adjacent to the New Hyde Park Road station), as well as residents that abut the right-of-way going east, and those who manage or visit the Garden City Bird Sanctuary south of the existing tracks at the Denton Avenue overpass, are highly impacted by this proposed project, especially in terms of noise, freight train traffic, possible release of pollutants, and loss of natural buffer. In addition, all residents of the Western Section of Garden City would be impacted by the alternate traffic flow on our northern-most streets following the completion of such project and by the possible increase of commercial traffic (large truck traffic) north/ south on New Hyde Park Road, which is already burdened with heavy truck traffic and accidents, especially at the intersection of New Hyde Park Road and Stewart Avenue.
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To the Editor: My views on the Marriott Residence Inn Project on ring road There has been a strong concern from within the Garden City community on the development of the Marriott Residence Inn on Ring Road. The major concerns are environmental, pertaining to both soil and water, with the secondary concerns pertaining to the “aesthetics.” The OTO is an experienced group of builders and this is one of many of their projects in development. I have perceived them to be both professional in their presentation and sensitive to many of the community’s concerns. As I stated in my report to the EPOA, two independent agencies were hired to do a review of environmental safety, and in both cases the reports stated the site was safe for development. One firm was hired independently by the Village (H2M) and the other firm was independently hired by OTO. As far as the aesthetic aspect of this project, OTO has exceeded requirements in regards to plantings, parking, exterior lighting and building height requirements. In addition, they have pledged to give back to the community by providing $50,000 per year for the next ten years. The members of the Planning Commission have asked for many revisions, which have been graSee page 32
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The Western Garden City section has also experienced challenges from declared Superfund site remediation to our north, which the Village has been monitoring for years, including extensive years of aeration of our water supply. Please seriously consider giving resident taxpayers the opportunity to fulling review and comprehend the many aspects of the DEIS. I urge you to give us some additional time and move the close of the comment period to April 30, 2017. Maureen Traxler Dellacona WPOA President
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The Music Academy of Garden City has named Ryleigh O’Neill as December 2016 Musician of the Month. Ryleigh is a first grader at Washington Street School. She has been taking voice lessons for over one year and performed last June at the Music Academy Summer Recital and Awards Dinner. Ryleigh practices every day and loves to sing to her grandmother. Her teacher at the Music Academy, Natalie, recommended her for this honor because she has determination and a great work ethic. Natalie says, “Ryleigh has a musical maturity well beyond her years. She is not only a naturally gifted vocalist, but a true musician.” Ryleigh likes taking lessons with Natalie because she is kind and makes learning fun. Congratulations Ryleigh! The entire faculty and staff of the Music Academy are proud of your achievement. For more information about the Music Academy of Garden City please call (516) 292-2777 or log on to www. musicacademyofgc.com.
BY JOHN W CRONIN, PRESIDENT GARDEN CITY BIRD SANCTUARY, INC. On Saturday, January 14, the Board of Directors of the Garden City Bird Sanctuary (GCBS) invites Garden City residents and friends to join us for our annual Winterfest celebration at the GCBS located opposite 181 Tanners Pond Road. What is Winterfest? It’s an annual outdoor holiday celebration begun in 2009 to celebrate the winter beauty of the GCBS and to honor all members and supporters. At this event, we also salute two outstanding volunteers as well as generous donors who dedicated trees in 2016 in honor of loved ones. The event officially begins at 4:00 PM as twilight approaches. Cocoa will be served as we fill birdfeeders and put
up some decorations for our visitors (and the birds) to enjoy. At about 4:30 PM, we have a candle-lighting ceremony, recite a poem or two and, like Native American tribes, share a “Great Telling”…the stories about how the GCBS came to be. At this annual event, we also seek to celebrate and strengthen the bond of community that exists in Garden City between families—a bond which is increasingly fragile with our busy and frequently technology-centered lives. In coming together at this beautiful spot, we hope to remember our common purpose and strengthen our resolve to be small part in the creation of a kinder, more harmonious and greener world. The event is free and open to the general public. It will take place regardless of the weather.
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8 From page 1 many of those guys served in Vietnam and came back and started as firemen. The year before I turned 19 the war ended. Those guys on the job, all the people that taught me but especially those that were older, senior firefighters taught me a lot,” he said in an interview with the News on January 4. Mira started his career at just 24 years old, and now there’s a new life ahead of him as a retiree. Pension for him was a part of the decision to retire, as with over 25 years in the village the best pension plan was reached several years ago but he had to continue to this point instead of having the pension subject to a state penalty. But staying on over the last few years until he turned 62 was mainly attributed to personal dedication, his true calling. And from the early days in the late 1970s to this week, the brotherhood among firefighters was so life-changing to experience that comparisons to the bonds of a family were the only thing Mira equates it to. “Right from the very beginning I felt like I was part of a family. When I started there were 34 career firemen including a captain, five lieutenants and the balance of the ranks. I had a number of incredible mentors who were senior to me – people that really took me under their wing and were role models. Two fire lieutenants and one firefighter – Lt.
Fire lieutenant looks back on 37 years Lou Wagner and Lt. Dick Hennessey and Firefighter Brud Ike – they all taught me the ‘firematic’ part of it. Brud Ike was actually my partner although he was a bit older than me when I came on the job, and he taught me everything, then both lieutenants taught me how to be an officer and how to train men, treat firefighters and perform in a good way. They were all true role models to me,” Mira explains. The Village of Garden City has been a special place to be servicing for nearly four decades. “I’ve never seen anything expressed by the public in Garden City other than their full support and appreciation. Every time and every interaction I had with people showed them to be thankful and grateful. With major fires and big fires, and even more often with the small things – when firefighters went to their house if they had a broken water pipe, and we pumped out their basements. Or if we did a fire safety class for their children, and the community was grateful we taught the children. Many times the small things done for people were so rewarding, the job was rewarding to the point that I’d wake up loving to go to the job. I could not have imagined leaving it for most of my years up until about four or five years ago – recently I was much more able to let go than in the past,” Mira explained. As with great athletes and most competitors, the mental aspect of wanting
to perform the role you’ve known for many years of your life may no longer match the physical demands of the work. Mira says that’s happened to him too in his 60’s now, as at the start of his second to last day going out for a call left him tired at day’s end. “We had a basement fire on Monday, on my second-to-last shift, and when I went home I was exhausted. It reminds you that it’s a young man’s job despite me being fit, only 15 pounds heavier than when I was 24 as I’ve been a runner my whole life. I still think it is for young men physically, combined with the danger and stress involved,” Mira said.
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There’s plenty more living to do, starting at home. Mira and his wife
Mira can see himself serving in a role as a Big Brother or advisor to kids that might be struggling in school, a chance to perform much the same as he did in leadership as the department’s training officer for seven years. Meanwhile his wife is more driven to Mira grew up nearby in Franklin Square. His father worked for Con Edison, ironically for exactly 37 years. His mother worked part-time at a supermarket and full-time as a stay-at-home mom to the family, always there for busy mornings and once the kids got home from school at 3pm. As part of his responsibilities with the village Mira was one of two code enforcement officers doing Village of Garden City fire inspections. He carries
After an honorable 37 year career, Lieutenant Lou Mira works his final shift for the Garden City Fire Department on January 3rd. Cherie will be taking up their passion for travel in 2017 and beyond. Spending more time with their family and friends is beckoning, but a legacy of volunteerism is something that they’ve also focused on renewing through new pathways: helping the young and old alike. Lou says he’s ready and willing to mentor and tutor some youth groups and students in his spare time, and teaching some computer knowledge he’s gathered in the course of the past few decades is a priority. Also
on that role now with an engineering firm, part-time, and he’d like to continue working with that professional knowledge. “I’ve been a lieutenant for 23 years along with doing fire inspections for 20 years, and that is part of my part-time and possibly my follow-up career with some fire inspections and also structural inspections. This is utilizing much of my training as a code official in my second career,” Mira said. Training many of the Garden City See page 32
Getting beyond Politics BY BOB MORGAN, JR. As President-elect Trump prepares to take office, this is likely to be a very contentious time in politics. The Republican-controlled Congress, generally supported by the new President, will almost certainly take broad action on a variety of fronts. Likely early actions will include some form of repeal of Obamacare, a tax reduction plan, undoing many of President Obama’s recent regulations and confirmation of a new Supreme Court justice. Indeed, the legislative pace will probably be comparable to other periods of rapid movement such as 1965, 1981, 1995 and 2009-10. And then will come possible consideration in Congress of truly controversial legislation on immigration and/ or a border wall and trade issues. However, the purpose of this piece is to not to analyze, defend or attack these potential legislative actions, which I’m sure will be discussed in future columns. Rather, I think a little perspective may be in order as we enter a particularly argumentative period. I have followed politics closely for over a half a century (yes, I’m old) the way some people follow sports. I can give anyone interested (probably a very limited number of people) a fairly detailed analysis of every presidential and off year election going back to 1960 and have looked closely at many of the previous contests as well. As anyone who reads this column knows, I regularly write on politics, devoting at least half of my pieces to political topics. And while politics may seem a strange spectator sport, there is at least some substance involved. In addition to being an interesting study in human dynamics, politics is clearly more important in the real world, than, say, baseball. The actions of government, which is run by politicians, do affect our lives. Many of us remit significant percentages of our income to federal, state and local authorities and receive a variety of services and what politicians do on both the revenue and services side make a different. Our national politicians have the power to put our nation at war.
Even what politicians say matters in setting tone and attitude. But what I am here to say is that, no matter how strongly you are interested in politics and no matter where you stand on Donald Trump, politics isn’t everything. I’m sure we are likely to hear from Democratic opponents of Mr. Trump that his every proposal is in furtherance of an agenda that is grounded on protecting his rich cronies, if not on racism and intolerance and that he will be victimizing minorities, women, immigrants, the poor, among many other groups, as well as despoiling the environment. Of course, Mr. Trump’s supporters will claim that his initiatives are being obstructed by liberal ideologues who are seeking to expand already bloated government and divide the nation further into constituent groups. What I am suggesting is not that all these points of view be ignored, but rather that we don’t wall each other off from people whose political perspective may differ from their own. The 63 million Americans who voted for Donald Trump were individuals seeking a change, not mostly bigots, racists, homophobes, ignorant people, angry white males or poorly educated rural folk. Indeed, according to exit polls, Mr. Trump carried such diverse groups as white women, white college graduates and all suburbanites, while improving on Mitt Romney’s 2012 GOP performance among Hispanic and African American voters. And obviously, Hillary Clinton’s support went way beyond liberal ideologues, public employee union members or people seeking government largesse. As I said last week, I believe that what unites us is greater than what divides us, and by that I mean that it is worth associating with people with different political outlooks, and that we can learn from each other. Indeed, there are many other ways to find commonality and mutual interests that do not involve politics. The next few months may test our sense of unity, but I believe that we can and will rise above our differences.
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Tuesday, January 17 is the WPOA’s Annual Resident Electors’ Meeting, at which time the Nominating Committee will report its selection of candidate Stephen Makrinos for re-election as Village Trustee. If there are no further nominations from the floor, residents in attendance will vote. Mr. Makrinos has been a Trustee since 2015. Previously, he served as WPOA Director of Finance and Taxes (2009-2014) and as a member of the Village-wide Citizens Budget Review and Advisory Committee (2010-2014). He serves as board member and financial secretary for the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St. Paul, and has coached various sports for the Garden City Athletic Association. Steve has worked at Goldman Sachs since 1998, and is currently Global Head of Credit Risk Review Group. He received a BA from Babson and a Master’s Degree from Lubin School of Business, Pace University. Special guest Garden City Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson will
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speak to residents about issues in the Village and Western Section, and will take questions from those in attendance. In addition, this meeting will serve as the second reading of a proposal to update the WPOA By-laws. Following a motion,residents will vote on the updated By-laws. The WPOA will also introduce new procedures developed for the selection and responsibilities of Nominating Committees. January begins a new WPOA membership year. All residents of the Western Section are encouraged to join. Any resident of legal age who is an owner or tenant of real property and lives in the Western Section is eligible for membership in the WPOA. Residents can pay their dues through PayPal with a PayPal account or any major credit card. See gcwpoa.com for details. General meeting notices are mailed to all households in the West and advertised in the local newspapers. For any additional information please call Gerry Kelly at 502-6710 or check our web site www.gcwpoa.com
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THE OFFICE CAT The following is the police report for the last two weeks: Packages stolen: On December 21st two packages which had been delivered to the front of a Hampton Road residence were reported stolen. Off the rails: On December 21st Garden City Police assisted in the removal of a vehicle which had driven onto the rail road tracks at the Clinton Road Crossing. Leaving the scene: Garden City Police have arrested a 66 year old West Sayville woman for allegedly leaving the scene of a property damage auto accident on December 22nd. According to police, she struck a parked vehicle in Parking Field 5. Office theft: on December 23rd a pocketbook was reported stolen from a desk in a Franklin Avenue business office. Burglary: On December 23rd Garden City Police investigated a burglary at a St. James Street South residence. A rear window to the residence was found damaged. Proceeds taken from the residence include jewelry, money and electronic equipment. The incident occurred between 12:30 PM and 2 PM. A little too dry: On December 23rd Garden City Police assisted the Garden City Fire Department who extinguished a dryer fire at a home on
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Pine Street. Tires damaged: On December 24th Garden City Police investigated a criminal mischief report in Parking Field 9W where two tries to a parked vehicle were found damaged. Puncture marks were found on the tires. Gas smell: On December 24th Garden City Police assisted the Garden City Fire Department who responded to a report of a natural gas odor on Stewart Avenue. Three arrests for stolen property: On December 25th Garden City Police responded to a report of a vehicle alarm going off on Huntington Road and a report of a someone going through parked cars before leaving the scene in a vehicle on Lefferts Road. Officers stopped the vehicle on Stewart Avenue and upon investigation, found that the three occupants in possession of a property stolen from a vehicle parked at a Huntington Road residence. The three subjects, a 19 year old man, a 23 year old woman and a 27 year old woman, all from Queens, were charged with
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felony possession of stolen property. Car fire: On December 25th Garden City Police assisted the Garden City Fire Department who extinguished a vehicle fire on Clinton Road. Sunglasses stolen: On December 26th Sunglasses were reported stolen from a vehicle parked at a Chestnut Street residence. Money was reported stolen from a vehicle parked at a Damson Street residence. Water main break: On December 27th The Garden City Water Department responded to a water main break on 15th Street and Kellum Lane which caused disruption to water service for local businesses in the area. Power down: On December 27th Garden City Police officers were assigned to traffic details on Old Country Road due to power outages resulting from PSEG emergency wire repairs. Fake stickers: On December 28th inspection stickers were reported stolen from K & K Service Station on New Hyde Park Road. Identity theft: On December 29th Garden City Police investigated a report of identity theft where someone used a resident’s personal information to open unauthorized credit card accounts. Carbon monoxide alarm: On December 30th Officers responded to a Kenwood Road residence for a report of a carbon monoxide alarm activation. The Fire Department responded and determined that all was in order. Beer ticket: On December 31st a sixteen year old male from Garden City was issued an appearance ticket at a Brixton Road location for possessing alcoholic beverages (beer) in violation of New York State Alcohol
Beverage Control Laws. DWI arrest: On January 1st Garden City Police Officers arrested a 33 year old man from Hempstead on Clinton Road and Osborne Road for DWI, excessive speed, and unsafe lane usage. He was also charged with aggravated unlicensed operation 1st degree due to his license being suspended for a prior DWI offense. Another DWI arrest: On January 1st, as a result of a traffic investigation on Franklin Avenue and 13th Street, Officers arrested a M/33 from Roosevelt for two counts of aggravated unlicensed operation 2nd degree (16 license suspensions and a suspension due to a prior DWI offense) and failure to signal lane change. Tires damaged: On January 1st Garden City Police officers investigated a criminal mischief to a vehicle parked in a Meadow Street driveway; all four tires to the vehicle were punctured by an unknown object. Beer possession: On January 1st an eighteen year old male from Garden City was issued an appearance ticket at a Colonial Avenue location for possessing alcoholic beverages (beer) in violation of New York State Alcohol Beverage Control Laws. House fire: On January 2nd Garden City Police assisted the Garden City Fire Department who extinguished a house fire on Chestnut Street. Hit and run: On January 2nd Garden City Police investigated an incident in Parking Field 7S where an unknown vehicle struck and damaged a parked unoccupied vehicle. Identity theft: On January 2nd a Garden City resident reported an identity theft incident where an unknown person attempted to open unauthorized online credit accounts using her personal information. Multiple violations: On January 4th, during a traffic stop investigation on Stewart Avenue and Clinton Road, officers charged a male, 43, from West Hempstead, for driving with 7 license suspensions, a suspended registration, switched plates, uninspected auto, and passing a red light. In addition, the vehicle was impounded.
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This is the cornerstone of the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City (the Seat of the Episcopal Church on Long Island). It was placed there on June 28, 1877 (140 years ago this June). Inside is a treasure trove of material including Stewart’s personal Bible, his first cash account book from his business, newspapers of the day, coins of the day, early photographs of Garden City, material from the Diocese and much more. As the Cathedral was built as a memorial to Garden City’s founder, A.T. Stewart, who died on April 10, 1876, the year engraved on the cornerstone is indeed 1876. Also, the other engraving on it, which some have mistaken for Stewart’s initials or even a dollar sign, is actually the letters I, H, S, laid over each other. It stands for “In His Service.”
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FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE By: Nicholas P. Episcopia
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The Village has agreed to retain the highly regarded engineering firm of Beveridge & Diamond to review the Draft Environmental Impact Statement, which is well over 1,000 pages and was given to us in late November 2016. The scope and details of this report are beyond the capabilities of individual Village staff to analyze and critique. We have agreed to share the costs with Floral Park and New Hyde Park. We believe this is absolutely necessary to properly understand the impact this project will have on our residents. A public information meeting regarding the LIRR’s plan to build a third track along the Main Line in New Hyde Park will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 12, 2017. The meeting will be held in the auditorium of the New Hyde Park Road School, located at 300 New Hyde Park Road. The purpose of this meeting is to disseminate information about Governor Cuomo’s plans to construct a third track and eliminate the three at-grade railroad crossings in New Hyde Park. The meeting will also provide an opportunity for the public to offer feedback to the elected officials present. The
meeting will also provide guidance in helping residents review the DEIS as well as provide assistance to those submitting comments during the scheduled Public Input Period, which runs through January 31, 2017. To review the DEIS, visit www.amodernli.com. It is also available on the Village’s website.
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I attended a graduation ceremony at the Tilles Center for Performing Arts on Tuesday evening, January 3, 2017 where Garden City Police Officer Matthew Baard was amongst the 181 police recruits who received certificates of completion. The recruits completed seven months of intense basic training at the Nassau County Police Academy. Officer Matthew Baard grew up in Merrick, graduating Calhoun High School in 2002. He went on to Hofstra University, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in psychology
A reminder to residents who have a natural Christmas tree or wreath to dispose of, please leave them at the curb on your regularly scheduled recycling collection day. They will be collected by the Department of Public Works and rendered at the Village Yard for use around trees and shrubs as mulch. Please assist the Village by removing tree stands, strands of electric lights and plastic bags from the discarded trees and cooperate with your neighbors by disposing of them only on the scheduled recycling collection days.
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ble and welcoming business districts with their fine restaurants, unique shops and regional stores. Many residents consider shopping and dining in our business districts as “experience shopping” because they meet friends and neighbors along the way and have an opportunity to interact with them. This is in stark contrast to frantically dashing through the crowds in the mall or the big box retailers. I encourage residents to make a conscious effort to choose Garden City as the place to shop and dine. It would be extremely helpful to our business community if you could make one purchase daily in the Village stores. Customer service, selection and quality are outstanding. While shopping or dining let the merchant know that you appreciate them and all that they offer. I look forward to seeing everyone in town.
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The next regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting will be on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. 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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GC Middle School kicks off St. Jude Math-A-Thon
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Aiming for another banner finish, Garden City Middle School kicked off its 14th year of participating in the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Math-A-Thon on December 19th. The Math-A-Thon is an annual drive for students in grades K-8 held by the hospital with the dual purpose of improving students’ math skills while helping others. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital treats thousands of children diagnosed with cancer each year, at no cost to the families, who are also supported with free hotel and meals while their children are being treated. Research and treatment innovations at St. Jude have resulted in raising childhood cancer survival rates significantly from 20% to 80% since its founding in 1962 by actor Danny Thomas, who believed that no child should be denied treatment based on race, religion, or a family’s ability to pay. The drive to benefit children’s cancer research has been the focus of just one Garden City Middle School
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IN MEMORIAM John S. Pastula John S. Pastula, 91, of Ridgefield, loving husband of Mrs. Nancy (Norton) Pastula, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016. Mr. Pastula was born in Brooklyn, NY on June 29, 1925; a son of the late John and Anna (Szczech) Pastula. He served in the US Navy during World War II and received 4 medals for his service. Mr. Pastula was honorably discharged as a First Class Radio Man. A retired real estate broker and investor, Mr. Pastula was a resident of Ridgefield for the past 9 years since relocating from Garden City, NY. He was a member of St. Stephen Episcopal Church of Ridgefield and an honorary member of the Ridgefield American Legion. Mr. Pastula was also involved in politics. He is survived by his wife of 67 years,
Nancy and their two children: John R. Pastula and his wife, Tricia and Linda Pastula Lucchino and her husband Al. Mr. Pastula is also survived by two grandchildren; Jacquelyn (Holzapfel) Memoli and Sam Pastula as well as two great grandchildren; Gabriella and Catherine. Funeral services took place on Thursday, January 5 at St. Stephen Episcopal Church; 351 Main Street, Ridgefield. Private interment with US Military Honors took place at Connecticut State Veterans’ Cemetery, Middletown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Regional Hospice and Homecare – 30 Milestone Road; Danbury, CT 06810 or Ridgefield Volunteer Fire Department – 6 Catoonah Street; Ridgefield, CT 06877. Kane Funeral Home, Ridgefield was in charge of arrangements.
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IN MEMORIAM Bonnie Marie Lynch Bonnie Marie Lynch, a former longtime resident of Garden City, passed away on December 22, 2016 surrounded by loving family. Bonnie was born in Queens in 1923, daughter of Lucy and Lou Reckholder, in a family of six children. (Survived by brother Frank and sister –in-law Edith) Bonnie couldn’t wait to start a career in New York City. After graduating from Bayside HS ’41 she started working for Elizabeth Arden and later for designer Elsa Schiaparelli. In 1948, she married the great love of her life, the late Edward J. Lynch. Together they raised a loving family of 7 children: Kevin (Susan), Valerie (Nick), Mimi (Pete), Jeff (Judy), Jennifer (James), Brian, and Barbara (Dan). Bonnie also leaves behind 13 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren (with one more on the way). She also enjoyed the role of grandmother to Valerie and Nick’s 15 exchange students over the years. After her children were grown Bonnie received her Real Estate License and worked for Ray Polly & Associates. She later returned back to work in the fashion industry at Lord & Taylor. She will be greatly missed by countless relatives and friends. Bonnie’s passions were her husband (of almost 65 years) and family. She loved snowy winter days and spending time at the beach. She enjoyed reading, conversations, and bringing joy to those around her. Her children will always remember her loving support and encouragement in their lives.
Bonnie Marie Lynch Bonnie relocated to Glendale, AZ in February to live with daughter Valerie (and Nick). She grew to love the wideopen skies and beautiful sunsets. Favorite places included Thunderbird Conservation Park (Mom’s Mountain) and St Raphael’s RC Church. She also loved living closer to goddaughter and niece Mary Alden. Memorial service will be held for Bonnie at St. Joseph’s Church on Friday, January 13th from 10am to 11am. Interment will be at Calverton National Cemetery following the Memorial. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Hospice of the Valley – 1510 E Flower St, Phoenix, AZ 85014. They were extraordinary in their care, help and presence supporting us in Bonnie’s final days.
IN MEMORIAM Richard J. Parrin Richard J. Parrin, son of the late Arthur and Katherine Parrin. Born in Brooklyn, NY and grew up in Malverne, NY attending Chaminade High School and graduating as a letterman in basketball and football. After graduating from Villanova University, Richie started Southwick Press, a successful printing company he ran until retirement. He raised his three children in Garden City, where he resided until he moved to Florida to fill his days with sunshine and tennis. A lifelong Jets fan, Richie started the Jet Pack, a club dedicated to bringing fans together for unforgettable tailgate experiences. He loved traveling to sun drenched places where he was sure to come home with a deeper tan and several new friends. Richie will be remembered as a hard worker, generous friend, and loving father with a knack for organizing things, a green thumb and a get-up-andgo spirit. He is survived by his three children, Richard S. Parrin, Marianne Kelley, and Camille Placa, his five grandchildren, Quinn Kelley, Tara Kelley, Marissa
Richard Parrin Parrin, James Parrin, and Evelyn Placa, his brother, Arthur Parrin, and his ex-wife, Rose Marie Parrin. Funeral mass will be Friday, January 6 at 10 a.m. at St. Anne’s Church, Garden City, NY. In lieu of flowers, please make donation in Richard’s name to a charity of your choosing.
From page 1 business, Maggiano’s Little Italy, before the ADRB for design, aesthetics and layout. He said that there were two meetings where the applicant had to appear, once for the building design and once for Maggiano’s signage “to make sure the ADRB was satisfied with the look.” Bonesso noted the difference from the two neighboring properties, with restaurants already a permitted use in Garden City’s CR district. “That, as a separate property and entity, didn’t need any kind of code or zoning change so we were able to go directly into the site plan approval process,” he says. The lengthy process with setting the hotel project into a formal review period, starting with an application coming forth in March of 2015 and followed by formation of the Zoning Change Review Committee about 15 months ago, strikes Bonesso as a unique process at the village level – although he’s seen similar in Huntington – and a worthy, diligent undertaking. “It created a specific and defined process that developers would know they have to follow. Before the process for the ZCRC in Garden City was created it was a little less formal, still requiring permitting process for a zone change or code change (what OTO Development pursued and accomplished). It is still the CR district as it was but we asked for
a modification of the code’s provisions for the CR district itself. It would have still required a petition to the Board of Trustees but what the village put in place here was a specific procedure and an entity in the ZCRC which basically did due diligence on the project proposed before making a recommendation to the Board as to whether or not it should entertain the code or zone change. That’s not unlike other municipalities, for example in the Town of Huntington if you wanted to make a code change or zone change there you’d apply to the planning department, and they would review it and report to the municipal Planning Board. They would then consider it and make a recommendation to the Town Board as to whether or not to entertain that rezoning and schedule a public hearing for it. The ZCRC’s formation here in Garden City was taking the step to complete due diligence and make a recommendation to the Board of Trustees,” Bonesso says. He notes that for a rezoning application in the Town of Hempstead it would instead be directed right to the Town Board. “Where they have a stronger Planning Department and Planning Boards, you will often see an arrangement like this with applications first before the Planning Board or in this case the Zoning Change Review Committee, and in Garden City it was made up of members of Planning Commission, the
Zoning Board of Appeals, the ADRB and two members of the Board of Trustees – they got a feel for the project and sought answers to questions, and the village had the help of an outside consultant with H2M Engineering to review environmental conditions, site plans and our economic and marketing study,” he said. The end of 2016 and the meetings involving the project set for this month are what Bonesso quantifies as the end of a slow application timeline, as OTO and Simon Properties are the first applicants to go through this process in Garden City. “We are coming up on two years on the process,” he said. The Marriott Residence Inn is the latest project in OTO’s growing Long Island portfolio, as Bonesso noted the company owns both the Hyatt Place and Hampton Inn off of east Gate Boulevard in Garden City. He says those hotels are catering to more business travelers staying short periods, but the Residence Inn concept differs by providing more amenities, kitchenettes, and generally accommodating longer period stays for people, including those who may be having home renovations nearby. Bonesso said this type of hotel is in short supply around central Nassau County with the next closest being close to Huntington. Residence Inns currently on Long Island include locations in Plainview, Holtsville, and Islandia/
Hauppauge. Another Residence Inn in the New York tri-state is slated to open in March 2017, with a much more urban design and atmosphere and located near Exchange Place in Jersey City. Residents frequently brought up the number of nearby hotels in the area, some similar in size to the proposed Residence Inn, as they spoke during Board of Trustees’ meetings. The question was posed as to why Garden City needs another hotel when so many already exist. In Bonesso’s opinion there isn’t much to compare between the full-service and luxury of The Garden City Hotel’s prime footprint on Seventh Street and the clientele it attracts and the potential for the new Residence Inn. With many years’ experience in the Long Island real estate market and after working with a local market study, he noted that the average hotel occupancy rates in the immediate area are higher than elsewhere. “That tells you there is demand. If another hotel were to come along and meet another certain type of need here, I could see that also being successful. That is pure speculation and it’s not something OTO Development is looking at doing at this point in time…they are focused on this Residence Inn by Marriott which they see being a good addition to the area,” he said. A total of 17 more parking spaces See page 32
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Garden City PTA News
Members of the Garden City PTA Wish Everyone a Happy New Year! Bring on 2017! We are excited to see all we have planned unfold!
Upcoming GCPTA Events:
GCPTA Meeting Dates: • 1/4 - Registration for Parent University Opens – http://bit.ly/gcpu2017 • 1/10, T – GCMS/ General PTA Meeting and Nomination Committee Vote at GCMS Auditorium at 9:30 am • 1/11, W – Stewart School/ General PTA and Nomination Committee Vote at Stewart Cafeteria at 9:30 am – Note rescheduled meeting date (original date: 12/1)
Parent University Registration All residents of our community are invited to attend the third annual Garden City Parent University Thursday, February 2nd at 7:00 pm at Garden City High School. Pick from 14 workshops (offered in two sessions) – designed for parents and caregivers of children in grades Pre-K to 12, by visiting - http:// bit.ly/gcpu2017 to register. Registration will be online only January 4th-23rd. Child care is available for children ages 4-12. Complete the requested child care information and list each child’s name on the registration form. Child care check-in is from 6:30 - 7:00PM only. All children must be pre-registered for child care – no exceptions! New Registration Process with Eventbrite The 2017 Parent University online registration form will allow you to select the workshop you would like to attend. The number of remaining tickets for each workshop is noted on the registration form. You will see exactly how many tickets are available and will know which workshop you are in by the information on the confirmation page. Please Note: You will not be selecting 1st and 2nd choice as in prior years. How to Register with Eventbrite Once you begin the registration process you will be able to view the list of workshops offered. Click SHOW INFO on the registration page for a full description of the workshop. Session 1 Workshops (7:00 – 8:00 pm) are listed first fol-
Garden City Parent University team – representatives from eight local community groups coming together to educate GC families. lowed immediately by Session 2 Workshops (8:15 – 9:15 pm). You can register up to TWO (2) people for a workshop you and a spouse or you and a friend. Please be sure to register for only ONE (1) workshop per person per session. You will receive ONE (1) ticket per person for the workshop you select. If you are registering for TWO (2) people you must provide contact information for both attendees on the registration form. Note: If viewing on a mobile device, be sure to read the page in its entirety for helpful registration tips before clicking “Register”.
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 personnel. 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.
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2017 Garden City PTA Dinner is Thursday, March 23rd 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, Th – GCHS Open House for All 8th Grade Students AND Parents at GCHS Auditorium at 6:30 pm • 1/6, F – Winter II Green Athletic Forms due to the nurse
Attn: High School Parents
• 1/4, W – Senior Assembly: GCHS Alumni Return Day • 1/9, M – Mandatory Senior Skit Night Meeting for parents
PTA at the BOE
Join the discussion at a Board of Education meeting! • 1/10, T – BOE Work Session Topic: Financial Planning and Reserve Fund Use at the GCHS at 8:15 pm.
A warm and heartfelt thank you! We would like to thank 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
American Red Cross and National Blood Donor Month “This January, the American Red Cross celebrates National Blood Donor Month and recognizes the lifesaving contribution of blood and platelet donors. As we begin the New Year, the Red Cross encourages individuals to resolve to roll up a sleeve to give this month and throughout 2017. “Blood donation appointments can be made by downloading the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-7332767) to make an appointment or to receive more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients.” (Source: http:// www.redcross.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
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Who We Are
Since 1945, the Garden City Parent Teacher Association has been dedicated to serving children and families in our community. Today’s Garden City PTA is a network of parents, teachers, administrators and community members devoted to the educational, social and emotional success of children. Our commitment to creating a collaborative environment where families and the school community can work together has and will continue to foster positive change in our schools and within our community. Together we are a powerful voice for all our children, a relevant resource for our families and a strong advocate for public education. Through our annual membership 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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Troop 55 serves the community
Boy Scouts from Troop 55, in Garden City, took part in a service project for Catholic Charities. Troop 55 went to a Catholic Charities household to help fix up and make their home nicer. Scouts took part in raking leaves, planting flour beds, and even painting a fresh coat of paint on some parts of the house. All the boy scouts had an awesome time helping other people in need and cannot wait to take part in another service project. Troop 55 would like to thank its sponsor, Cathedral of Incarnation.
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It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults Midterm Exam Study Sessions
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 - 5 p.m. • Wednesday, January 25, 3 - 5 p.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 Garden City Public Library.
SAT Practice Exam with Brienza’s Academic Advantage
Brienza’s Academic Advantage will be conducting a practice SAT exam on Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.AM-2:00PM. This program is for high school students. Registration is required and begins Monday, January 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 - 8 p.m. 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 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org ). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City 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 - 3 p.m. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6-12. Registration is required and begins Monday, January 9 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org ). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Library.
Minecraft Party
Celebrate Minecraft with crafts
and activities at our Minecraft Party on Saturday, February 11. This is a joint program with the Children’s Department for Grades 3-8. Registration is required and begins Monday, January 23 at 9:30 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org ). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Library.
ACT Practice Exam with Brienza’s Academic Advantage
Brienza’s Academic Advantage will be conducting a practice ACT exam on Saturday, February 19 from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Registration is required and begins Monday, January 23 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org ).
Tweens and Teens Anime Club
Below are the meetings of the Anime Club. Snacks and beverages will be provided. • Thursday, February 9, 7 - 8 p.m. We will be watching the anime My Love Story!, which is rated TV-PG. Registration is required and begins Monday, January 23 at 9:30 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org ). • Monday, April 17, 7 - 8 p.m.: We will be watching the anime Puella Magic Madoka Magica, which is rated TV-14. Registration is required and begins Monday, March 27 at 9:30 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org ).
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 - 8 p.m. • Tuesday, February 21, 2 - 3 p.m. (Winter Recess – No Classes) • Wednesday, March 8, 2 - 3 p.m. (Parent/Teacher Conferences – No Classes) • Monday, April 10, 2 - 3 p.m. (Spring Recess - No Classes) • Monday, May 1, 7 - 8 p.m. 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 contact Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta via email at laurag@ gardencitypl.org or via phone at 516742-58405 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 - 8 p.m.: 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 - 8 p.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 9:30 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). • The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton – Monday, April 24, 7 - 8 p.m.: Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Outsiders by reading S.E. Hinton’s classic novel. Registration is required and begins Monday, March 27 at 9:30 a.m.online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org ).
Adult Coloring Series
Garden City Public Library Afternoons: Tuesdays Jan. 31st & Feb. 28th @ 1:00PM Evenings: Thursdays Feb. 2nd & March 9th @ 7:00PM Have you heard? Coloring isn’t just for kids! Have fun experiencing the latest trend in relaxation --- adult coloring. Coloring can help alleviate stress and anxiety while allowing you to be creative and to train your brain
to focus. Meetings are relaxed and informal. No experience is necessary. Coloring pages designed for adults and coloring pencils and markers will be provided. Join us as we unwind and create beautiful pieces of art. Light refreshments will be served. Open to all adult Garden City Library cardholders. Non-residents may attend if there is seating available ten minutes before the program begins.
Start the New Year Off at the Garden City Library
Start off the New Year by browsing the New Year New You display at the Garden City Public Library. Check out a book to keep your New Year’s resolution to change your habits, improve your health, find a new job, discover a new exercise routine, organize your finances, or declutter your house. Learn how to achieve the perfect balance in your life with books on meditation and stress-free living. Since January is National Soup Month, there is a new display with books on making soups, casseroles, and other
one dish meals to keep you warm. For travelers there is also a display to plan your winter getaway. When you visit the Library, remember to find out about the new Museum Passes being offered through the generosity of The Friends of the Library. Check with the Librarians to learn about new programs being offered for residents of all ages. Cozy up this winter and enjoy a good book in print or an ebook that you download from the Garden City Public Library.
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News From the Children’s Room Winter Storytime, Book Discussion and Program Registrations
Register for winter storytime programs online (www.gardencitypl. org) on Eventkeeper beginning Tuesday, January 17, at 9:30 a.m. Non-residents can register beginning Monday, January 30, at 9:30 a.m. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the storytime. Please arrive at all Children’s programs promptly. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist for that day.
Storytimes
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 a.m. 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 11:30 a.m. Feb. 6 – March 27 (no Feb. 20). Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 7 – March28 (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: 30 p.m. Feb. 7 – March 28 (no Feb. 21). Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 9 – March 30 (no Feb. 23). Kindergarten and First Grade Combined Storytime, for children presently enrolled in Kindergarten and First Grade. Program is 45 minutes. Tuesdays at 3:45PM Feb. 7 – March 28 (no Feb. 21).
Book Discussions
Register for winter Book Discussions in the Children’s Room only, beginning Tuesday, January 17, at 9:30 a.m. Non-residents can register beginning Monday, January 30, at 9:30 a.m. Please arrive at programs 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. Monday, March 13, at 4 - 6 p.m.: 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 - 6 p.m.: 11
Birthdays, by Wendy Mass will be discussed. A fun Science program with Science Teacher Chris Buchman will follow book discussion. A beverage and snack will be provided.
Children’s Programs
Thursdays, Jan.12, Feb. 9, March 2, April 6 & May 11 Drop-In LEGO Club Come with your old friends and make new friends at our new LEGO Club. This monthly club meets on five Thursday afternoons from 4 -5 p.m. and is for children in Grades Kindergarten through Fifth Grade. No registration required. Space is limited. Children will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis. The Library will provide LEGO bricks for children to build with during the program. The Drop-In LEGO Club was made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Garden City Public Library as well as through LEGO donations from library patrons. Saturday, February 11 Minecraft Party Day Celebrate Minecraft with crafts and activities. This joint program with the Young Adult Department runs from 2 - 3 p.m.: Children in Grades 3-5 (and Tweens in Grades 6-8), will do a craft based on the Minecraft video game. Registration is required. Registration begins Monday, January 23 at 9:30 AM online on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) . You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the program. Wednesday, March 15 Celebrate Pete the Cat with Miss Donna and A Time For Kids For children ages 2 ½-5 (not in Kindergarten) and an adult caregiver. This program runs from 7 - 8 p.m. Registration is required. Registration begins Monday, March 6 at 9:30 a.m. on Eventkeeper. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the program. Saturday March 18 Outer Space craft with Shirley Ruby from 1-2PM For Grades K-2 only. Registration is required. Registration begins Monday, Monday, March 6 at 9:30AM on Eventkeeper. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the program. Monday March 27 Intergenerational Game Night Joint program with the Young Adult Department. This program, which runs from 6 - 8 p.m., is for children, tweens and teens in Grades 3-8, with a parent or other special adult. Challenge your family to a round of Super Smash Brothers and Mario Kart 8 on the Wii U or compete against others in tabletop games. Parents can introduce their children to some retro games by playing Nintendo’s NES Classic Edition. Snacks will be served. Registration is required. Registration begins Monday, March 6 at 9:30 a.m. on Eventkeeper
(www.gardencitypl.org) . Only one person per household registers. Please arrive promptly. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist. Saturday April 1 Spring Science with Science Teacher Chris Buchman For children in Grades K-2. From 1 - 2 p.m.. Registration is required. Registration begins Monday, March 20 at 9:30 a.m. on Eventkeeper. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the program. Tuesday, April 18 Spring Egg Hunt in the Library This program is for children ages 2 ½-5 (not in Kindergarten) and a caregiver at 10 a.m. Registration is required. Registration begins Monday, April 3 at 9:30 a.m. on Eventkeeper. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the program. Please arrive promptly. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist. Children should bring their own baskets to collect eggs. Thursday, April 20 Tween Book Discussion and Author Chat with Author Jen Calonita For Grades 4, 5, and Tweens in Grades 6 and 7). This is a joint program with the Young Adult Department. Read the book Flunked, by author Jen Calonita, then come to discuss the book with the author herself! The program runs from 6-7:30 p.m. Registration is required. Registration begins Monday, March 20 at 9:30 a.m. online on Eventkeeper. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the program. Please arrive promptly. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Bring your own copy and have it signed. You will also be able to pick up a copy to check out in either the Children’s or Young Adult Departments after you have registered. Saturday, April 29 Star Wars Day This is a joint program with the Young Adult Department. PLEASE NOTE: There are three events, each requiring separate registration. Two programs are for Grades 3-5 and
tweens in grades 6-8, one program is a family program. Registration begins Monday, April 3 at 9:30AM online on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the program. Please arrive promptly. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist. *11 a.m. - 12 noon- Star Wars Cupcakes with the Baking Coach. Grades 3-5 only. *12:30-1:30 p.m.- Star Wars Science with Science Teacher Chris Buchman. Grades 3-5 only. *2:30-3:30 p.m. Family Show Lightsaber Show and Jedi Training with the Saber Guild: Endor Temple A family show followed by Jedi training featuring Lucasfilm-Preferred Costume and Lightsaber Choreography Group, Saber Guild: Endor Temple. Tickets required. Register for tickets beginning Monday, April 3 at 9:30AM online on Eventkeeper. Before and after the Family show there will be an opportunity to meet and greet members of the Saber Guild: Endor Temple. There is no registration for this. There will be a Star Wars scavenger hunt, word games and other activities. Saturday May 20 The Human Library The Children’s, Young Adult, and Reference Departments present this extraordinary event, which runs from 1 -4 p.m. Check out a Human “Book” for 20 minutes and hear about a historical event he or she lived through, a fascinating life experience or, an unusual or exciting career and more. Registration required and begins April 24 at 9:30AM online on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). 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 GC Public Library cardholders.
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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 reg-
ister 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.
GCHS Varsity Boys Basketball beats Valley Stream Central 69-50
Please come out to the Garden City High School gym Sat Jan 6th to watch the varsity boys play Sewanhaka at 2PM, the Ladies Alumni game at 4PM and the Men’s Alumni game at 6PM. The Garden Boys Basketball Varsity Team played three games over the holiday break with the highlight being a win over Valley Stream Central 69-50. In other holiday action, the Trojans fell to Southside 62-55 and then lost a New Year’s Eve battle to a tough Massapequa team 67-55. The GCHS Hoopsters are now 4-5 for the season and 1-1 in league play. In the Valley Stream Central contest, Andrew DeSantis led all scorers with 31 points and 5 steals while Matthew Granville contributed his career varsity high of 13 points plus 10 rebounds to the effort. Kevin McNiff helped the Trojan cause with 9 points and 8 assists while Joe Scattareggia, 6 pts, Tyler Soutar, 6 pts, Ryan Pascale, 2 pts, and Chris Jordan, 2 pts, rounded out the Garden City scoring. The squad is hoping a very tough non-league schedule will serve them well as they prepare for league opponents only for the remainder of the season. The upcoming games for the Garden City Boys Basketball Team are as fol-
lows: • Sat Jan 7tth Sewanhaka at Garden City 2:00PM-ALUMNI GAMES TO FOLLOW • Wed Jan 11th Garden City at Carey 4:45PM • Tues Jan 17th Jericho at Garden City 6:30PM • Thurs Jan 19th Garden City at Elmont 4:45PM • Sat Jan 21st Great Neck North at Garden City 1:30PM • Fri Jan 27th Bellmore JFK at Garden City 7:00PM • Tue Jan 31st Garden City at Sewanhaka 4:45PM • Fri Feb 3rd Carey at Garden City 7:00PM • Fri Feb 10th Garden City at Jericho 7:00PM 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.
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Happy New Year With ATHENA Today is January 1st, 2017, as I write this and it is a truly beautiful day with clear skies and for January - good temperatures. It will get better as the day progresses so what is to complain about as this New Year gets started. We will have good news and bad news as the year progresses but it is always nice to start off with the good news! The Garden City Community Church has some good news - not only for their members but for everybody in town. They have had a garden for veggies for a number of years now and all for a good cause. This year they harvested over 1,625 pounds of produce and it all went to the INN in Hempstead to feed those who do not have the money to buy fresh vegetables. Now that is a good start for the season. Of course, it will take a few months before they can sow a new crop, but that is a very good way to end the season. Good for you gardeners! The many activities in town took precedence over other things during the holidays but everything is getting back on schedule. Since the Reader’s Circle will be discussing their book as I write this, you can be assured that they will be starting their next one that is due on March 7th. They certainly do keep busy, but reading is a wonderful occupation that keeps you busy and informed. Marie Ramos and Kian Kendrick are still busy volunteering on the Board of Clark Gardens. It has been a good Fall and even into some Winter there as the weather has been good and many people have been walking the trails and enjoying the gardens even though the flowers are not blooming at this time of year. We did have a short snow fall a
while back, but it was so small that you could just about push it off. In fact a ten year old boy came to shovel my walk and he was all by himself. I let him start and he was doing a very good job when his sister joined him and they finished it. Considering I have a 100 foot front and about 80 feet to the garage, they tackled it and did finish, but when I asked them what they charged they said “No Charge!” Now isn’t that something. Catherine Kelly will be celebrating her birthday on January 5th so have a great day and a wonderful year ahead with good health and much happiness with many more birthdays to come. From what I hear, the Friends of the Garden City Library will be hosting one of their Sunday programs in the near future. It will feature a talk and appraisal of antique items. It should be very interesting and draw a good crowd. Don’t miss it. December was a very good month weatherwise and do let us hope that weather will continue into January. The really bad months are January, February and even March. You must remember the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Fifth Avenue, NYC, and watching the snow come down on the marchers. However, spring will come as it always does and we will have flowers again in the garden. If you have no garden you can always buy a bunch of flowers and do your own arrangement. It’s really not difficult so give it a try. Now, have a Happy New Year. So I am a bit late in the week, but better late than never.
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Beginner Mah Jong
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-1216-00387. 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, understand-
FOR SENIORS ing 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. 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
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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.
Garden City Retired Men’s Club
Schedule of Activities
Happy New Year to ALL!! Monday, January 9th: Next regular meeting - with sandwiches Monday, January 16th Senior Center Closed for MLK day Monday, January 23rd Pizza Monday, January 30th 1 p.m. Presentation by M.D. from Winthrop on keeping the brain healthy and recognizing early signs of dementia. This program is sponsored by Recreation Dept; All GC seniors welcome. Sign up at Senior Center front desk. NOTE: To GCRMC members. This meeting may require full or part use of the Center’s large room. 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 conversation, 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 GC Dept. of Recreation and Parks.
Defensive Driving Course
Knights of Columbus #15809 at St Joseph’s Church in Garden City is pleased to offer the community the Empire Safety Council’s Defensive Driving Course The course will be held on Saturday January 14th 20179:30 am to 3:30 pm in the St. Joseph’s Church LL St. Agnes Room 130 Fifth St. Garden City Upon completion of this
course, Participants are eligible for 10% off their motor vehicle insurance for three years and/or a reduction of points from their driver’s license. The fee for the course is $45.00 per person and advance registration is required. To register, or for more information, please contact: Will Havron 516-578-6452 or John Russo 516-384-4552
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Plato said, “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.” Music often communicates messages that are not easily expressed, which is one reason why music is such an integral part of so many people’s lives. While many people love music for its entertainment value, there is growing evidence that music can be good for overall health as well. A study from researchers at the Cleveland Clinic focused on the use of music for brain surgery patients who must be awake during their procedures. Researchers found that music enabled the patients to manage anxiety, reduce pain and relax more fully during their procedures. In a study titled, “The effect of music intervention in stress response to cardiac surgery in a randomized clinical trial,” a team of Swedish researchers measured serum cortisol, heart rate, respiratory rate, mean arterial pressure, arterial oxygen tension, arterial oxygen saturation, and subjective pain and anxiety levels for ADVERTORIAL
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both sides of the brain, which may help individuals recover from stroke or those suffering from cognitive impairments. Music also can have a positive impact on mood. Neuroscientists have discovered that listening to music heightens positive emotions through the reward centers of the brain. Music stimulates the production of dopamine, creating positive feelings as a result. Some researchers think that music may help improve immune response, promoting faster recovery from illness. Undergraduate students at Wilkes University measured the levels of IgA — an important antibody for the immune system’s first line of defense against disease — from saliva. Levels were measured before and after 30 minutes of exposure to various sounds, including music. Music may have the ability to soothe, heal and inspire Soothing music produced significantly greater increases in IgA than any of the other conditions. physical activity. Another way music has been linked to improved health is its patients who had undergone cardiothoracic surgery. Those who ability to make physical activity seem less mundane. Listening were allowed to listen to music during recuperation and bed rest to songs can distract one from the task at hand, pushing focus had lower cortisol levels than those who rested without music. onto the music rather than the hard work being done. When exMany doctors now play music while operating or enable pa- ercising, upbeat music can help a person go a little further as tients to listen to music to calm their nerves during in-office pro- they work to achieve their fitness goals than working out without cedures. music. According to Caring Voice Coalition, an organization dediThe benefits of music extend beyond enjoying a favorite song, cated to improving the lives of patients with chronic illnesses, as music can do much to contribute to one’s overall health. music has also been shown to enhance memory and stimulate
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Get to the truth about dieting and weight loss
Weight loss is a popular resolution come the new year. But in spite of that popularity, the resolution to lose weight is no small task. When resolving to lose weight, men and women will encounter an abundance of information about dieting and weight loss. It’s difficult to know who to believe and to determine which plans will be effective. Research published by Shape magazine says nearly one in three young people embark on a new diet each month, but 45 percent give up after one week, and about half abandon their goals within a month. Data released in the Daily Mail in 2013 said that although one in seven (13 percent) women in the United Kingdom stick to a diet for 13 weeks or more, nearly one in five (19 percent) succumb to their favorite food cravings after a month. What’s the magic formula for weight loss? Experts advise that there isn’t any. Weight-loss strategies that require fad dieting or restrict certain foods may not produce long-term success. Rather, a lifestyle overhaul is often the most effective weight loss strategy. • Recognize that quick fixes do not
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31 connect from your devices, especially those that connect you to work. Making yourself too available for work can be a detriment to your health and family. • Divide your responsibilities. Allow family members to tackle some chores or other household duties so it will free up more time to spend together. • Schedule a mental break each day. Give yourself time to perform one activity per day that you really enjoy. This will help you recharge and manage stress even further. Activities may include sports, hobbies or exercise. Finding the right balance between work and family requires some maneuvering and practice, but it can be achieved with planning, organization and communication.
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Village Board to consider hotel site plan at meeting
From page 19 than outlined for the property by village code requirements are part of the site plan, as the 163-room hotel warrants 163 spaces but more are designed. Bonesso says the parcel and intended usage of the Residence Inn just lends itself to that. The hotel will not feature a major banquet hall or wedding venue; no restaurants inside and no mass meeting spaces. One smaller meeting room and a continental breakfast area and food service for guests are parts of the plans. As Trustee Robert Bolebruch and others have mentioned at past meetings, the comparison of hotel traffic and projected number of occupants is miniscule compared to the possibilities of 9 to 5 traffic and parking demands of an office building facility if one were to be the prevailing application for the Ring Road site. “Certainly overnight the hotel will have its heaviest parking demand, but at that time mostly everything else in the area is rather quiet around it. That’s a good complimentary use,” Bonesso tells the News. Almost a month after the zoning change for the CR-district was approved came a more engaging roll-out of plans and some further assurances to the community. On Thursday December 15, the day after the Marriott plans were reviewed by the Planning Commission, Jeanine Maynard of the Greater Uniondale Area Action Coalition
(GUACC) emailed the following update to the News: “I am very happy to report that (Mr. Bonesso) opened the presentation at the Planning Commission meeting last night by reading a statement into the record, acknowledging the EPA superfund status of the development area and clarifying actions they have taken to mitigate problems. He referenced awareness that an online petition indicated growing community concerns and questions, so that it became important to clarify the developers’ knowledge of environmental factors and responses in the public record. He reported that proper procedures to assess and mitigate the EPA identified risks have been taking place. He added that a formal HASP (Health and Safety Plan- OSHA) for workers at the site will be developed, approved and in place before site work for development and building begins. He stated that plans for removal of any contaminated site soil and/or debris will also meet requirements for safe disposal practices. He also noted that in their study, they have taken several soil “core” samples, thought further details were not discussed last night. Presented as a matter of routine for recent building near the area, the building plans include the required vapor barriers (preventing vapor intrusion risk or concern) and venting to environmental standards that we are glad to see,” she wrote.
Bonesso acknowledges that part of the December 14 Planning Commission presentation was tailored to addressing concerns raised with an online petition, started by Kelly Smith, as he read it and reviewed some key points. He also read Letters to the Editor in the News, some claiming the hotel was being railroaded through municipal approvals for tax gains. Bonesso says if needed, any or all of the topics could be reviewed on January 12 in front of the Board of Trustees as the plans were formulated with each input in mind. “That is why I started the Planning Commission meeting with the statements to make sure members of the village Planning Commission heard the same presentation I made before the Board of Trustees in November, regarding environmental review and particularly the Superfund site that we have looked at and fully addressed. We made it very clear this has gone through a very thorough environmental review and the open Superfund site being mitigated. We’ve looked at the impacts this project would have on that and it was determined not just by us, but by H2M, that this wouldn’t have any significant environmental impacts. OTO is very committed to making sure the project won’t create any environmental issues during construction or in the operations of the hotel itself. There will be measures taken to ensure that any soil disturbed does not result in any vapors
Fire lieutenant looks back on 37 years From page 8 firefighters currently on the job has led him to make observations and map out a path for success. His advice for aspiring young firefighters and volunteers is to join the department and become an apprentice under a significantly experienced firefighter. The goals should be a respect for the chain of command in GCFD from the get-go, and building on lessons learned. “It is part of society today when people question authority more. When someone gives you an order on the fire ground you should obey it. It’s my observation that with a lack of military experiences the generations today are not used to dealing with authority and following a chain of command. They imported that protocol along to people my age when I started. All young firemen should respect the chain of command,” he says.
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Current affairs with the impasse between the Trustees’ visions for some municipal employee positions have been a part of the last stage of Mira’s brilliant fire department career. Residents may recall that it was Lt. Mira standing before the Village Board of Trustees on May 19, 2016 as he delivered to them a petition with over 1700 residents’
signatures opposing (paid staff) fire department cuts. “We want the village restored to a level of fire protection and safety that the taxpayers expect and deserve,” Mira said at the time. He also wrote a Letter to the Editor in the May 27, 2016 edition of the newspaper that captured the attention of many concerned residents and taxpayers. Mira tells the News that he more than understands the need for Trustees’ to handle the comprehensive costs for village employees in a pragmatic fashion, but he’s seen a shift from the view of village employees as the biggest asset the community had. Things have become more corporate as members of the Village Board have referenced “running the village like a business.” Mira hopes that cost-cutting measures don’t completely overhaul the municipal worker role, as he said it have not been given the same consideration as they were in Garden City roughly from the 1980s up until the Recession of 2008. “Over the last six or seven years myself and certainly the fire department career staff and many of the village employees have gotten a different sense with cost increases in labor and a hard line approach by the Board of Trustees. I was here more than 30 years and we never filed a firefighter grievance against a village. But over the last
several years I could not begin to tell you how many grievances have been filed (labor union appeals for cuts). We had never feared for our jobs as we had people leave other great jobs, police officers and firemen from New York City, to serve and work in Garden City,” Mira said. The saga continues in 2017. In an email to The Garden City News on Tuesday, January 3, the president of the Garden City Professional Firefighters’ Association T.J. Michon relayed the following: “As of this time there is not a promotional list in place and the village has given no inclination to hire any new firefighters. At this time last year there were 18 career firefighter members. As of tomorrow (January 4, 2017) we will be at 15. The village continues to allow the
being released into the air, and building will most likely be built with either a passive or active vapor lock system,” he said. From Bonesso’s view the process of village reviews and resident/public comments through November led to a recent focus on the Superfund site status and environmental review at the Planning Commission, noting the public there having less worries over traffic impacts, tax revenue generation and the height of the hotel. Bonesso, working continuously as a zoning and land use attorney in this area since 1998, says the similar local logic always applies: “anything new poses a potential fear and generates concerns for residents.” “The introduction of something new to the public is often scary because people will know what they have, and they don’t know what they are getting. Often times the reaction to new proposals is a little more visceral and exaggerated than it should be. Anybody who at this point would say this project is being rammed through Garden City by its Board of Trustees because of a deal, taxes or contributions (Stewart fields) is not really seeing the entire review that’s gone on over the past two years and the amount of information that has been provided, with the amount of questions asked by the village and information required to be submitted to the village.”`
career ranks to diminish to very unsafe levels. It was quite apparent by the response to our petition that an overwhelming majority of residents are not in favor of these cuts, yet the Board of Trustees doesn’t seem to care,” Michon wrote. The next day, January 4, the News contacted Village of Garden City public relations consultant Carisa Giardino seeking official comments from the village or administration on the levels of the career fire staff, and whether or not a promotion will be given to another firefighter to fill the new void Mira’s retirement leaves. She wrote the following reply the same day: According to Mayor Nicholas Episcopia, “it is not appropriate for us to discuss personnel matters with the press.”
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Email: Editor@GCNews.com From page 2 ciously addressed by OTO with a yes to everything requested. In my opinion, I view OTO as one of our neighbors rather than an adversary, a neighbor willing to take the time to listen and address all of our concerns. I ask those residents who are concerned about safety and aesthetics
to attend any one of their presentations so their concerns can be alleviated as mine were. Change is a difficult concept for most, as it is for me, but in this instance I think it’s progress heading in the right direction. Thomas Mastanduono EPOA Director and liaison to Planning Commission
The Cathedral of the Incarnation’s First Annual Christmas Tea Party and Santa Visit on Sunday, December 11 at the Cathedral Diocesan House at 36 Cathedral Avenue was a huge success. Both seatings were sold out. Patrons enjoyed afternoon tea in the historic Stewart Era Victorian home which previously housed the Episcopal Bishops of Long Island. The attendees devoured home baked Christmas cookies, tea sandwiches and other traditional high tea goodies while listening to live music sung by the Cathedral Choristers. Santa made a surprise visit to the younger tea goers. The Christmas season was off to a good start. Make sure not to miss this fun event next year!
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Tables full of goodies are readied for the guests.
Santa and his elf are greeted by Bishop Lawrence Provenzano, Dean Michael Sniffen and Father Andrew Durbridge.
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All ages found some Christmas fun at the tea.
This wasn’t a ladies only tea and there was champagne to be sipped too.
Tea service was with a smile!
The tea was an event for all ages.
Pat and Barbara Guy brought along their daughter and granddaughter to have some tea.
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World War II POW Bernard Rader at Community Church Forum BY MELVA VICTORINO
On Sunday, January 8th at 9:15 – 10:15 AM, Bernard (Bernie) Rader, a veteran of World War II and his wife, June, will lead the Sunday Forum Series at Garden City Community Church (GCCC) on his experiences as Prisoner of War (POW). Bernie and June have three children and seven grandchildren and live in Freeport. Bernie was in the 94th Infantry Division, of the US Army, 301st Regiment, Company K as a rifleman. Bernie and June travel to high schools, church organizations, and libraries around the country to share his story. They have given more than 150 presentations in the past 10 years. “It’s ancient history to the kids,” said June. “And when they meet an actual soldier and a POW, they find it very interesting.” They also visited high schools in France. They show Power Points as well as a documentary. Looking back at his service during World War II, Bernie said, “If you asked me tomorrow, I would do it all over again, I will help and do whatever I can. I am proud to be an American.” Bernie added, “I tell the kids that they must do something for their country; I push that.” To get a glimpse of Bernie’s expe-
rience as a POW in World War II, on October 1944, as a 19-year old Pfc. Bernard Rader, he was part of a 55-men patrol deployed into Lorient, Brittany where they were ambushed by the Germans and forced to surrender after a six-hour battle with machine guns, grenades and mortars. Wounded with shrapnel in both legs and hands, Bernie was transported with 148 other men to Ile de Groix, France by the Germans. He and other POWs spent 47 days in the hospital. “We were not badly treated by the Germans, but we were starving,” Bernie said. “We got maybe two slices of bread a day and a little soup, but that was nothing.” However, he had another thing to fear: he was Jewish and the Germans did not know about it. Because he was wounded, he asked a friend to bury his dog tags. While in prison, one of the captives managed to send out a plea for help, and the American Red Cross got a hold of the note. A volunteer, Andrew Hodges, brought the prisoners food and other provisions. It was Hodges who suggested the POW exchange with the Germans that freed 79 men including Bernie. “This has never happened in WWII,” said June. Bernie went through an exchange during a six-hour cease fire. While everyone else in the world was fighting, they were being saved. The exchange is on the books as
the first and only exchange to happen during World War II. In 2007, Bernie was presented the French Legion of Honor by former French President Nicolas Sarkosy. The Legion of Honor is the highest award the French government can give to its civilians. To hear and learn more of this inspiring story, join us at GCCC this Sunday and meet a real POW. The Community is invited to attend the forum in the church parlor. The Garden City Community Church is part
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of the United Church of Christ and is an Open and Affirming congregation. Worship services are Sundays at 8:30 AM in the chapel and 10:30 AM in the sanctuary, with church school for children and a crib room for infants and toddlers during the latter service. Wednesday Service is at 8:00 PM at Gardner Hall. The Garden City Community Church is located at Stewart Avenue and Whitehall Blvd. For more information, call 516-746-1700 or visit our website at www.gardencitycommunitychurch.org.
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Mount Snow’s First Ever Devin Logan Experience Provides Template for New Women’s Programs BY KAREN RUBIN
Mount Snow resort was abuzz – Olympic freestyle skiing silver medalist and hometown hero Devin Logan was back on the mountain where she learned to ski and compete. But what may not have been so obvious was the group of women trailing along with her. I was one of the lucky ladies who got to hang with Devin during Mount Snow’s first-ever “Devin Logan Experience,” a two-day women’s ski camp which Mount Snow hopes to be the model for future women’s ski clinics. What is it like to hang out with an Olympic silver medalist? Well, if it’s a delightful person like Devin Logan, the freestyle skier who won her silver medal at the 2014 Olympics in Sochi and now lives in Park City, Utah, back home at Mount Snow in West Dover, Vermont, to spend Christmas with her family, it is sheer fun. Mount Snow’s first-ever Devin Logan Experience was designed as a laid-back women’s ski camp – instruction from Mount Snow’s top female instructors - with all the extras of a ladies’ outing (fine dining, a massage at the NatureSpa at the Grand Summit Hotel, VIP access to lifts, parking, ski storage). We skied with Devin, enjoyed fantastic meals with her (at one, she brought her medal so we could hold it and pose with it if we wanted), picked up some warm-up exercise tips from her, met her Mom and boyfriend,
Our intimate group participating in Mount Snow’s first-ever Devin Logan Experience (Devin Logan is second from left) © 2017 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com Travis Jayner (the short track speed skater who was on the 2010 US Olympic Team in Vancouver, winning bronze in the 5000 meter relay with teammates Apolo Ohno, JR Celski, Jordan Malone and Simon Cho ). The other ladies in our intimate group were long-time Mount Snow season passholders – from Long
Island, New York, Connecticut, New Jersey – whose kids and grandkids have come through Mount Snow’s various academies, training and development programs and some who have gone on to competitive skiing and professional sports as well. Barbara Hyde, for example, who wanted to be called “Granny,” boasts
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become serious in the sports. Her granddaughter, who joined us for some of our time, is a friend of Devin’s from being in the same Mount Snow development program and competitions, but her competitive career was cut short after an injury; now she is going to school to become a sports psychologist, she tells me. On our first morning, after checking in for the program, we all headed up the mountain to ski together for First Tracks, before the lifts officially opened at 8 am (okay, I was rusty – this was my first time out this season while the other ladies had already had several days) for a few runs before breakfast together in the lovely ballroom of the slopeside Grand Summit Hotel. Then we were back on the slopes for more runs, with Devin and some of
Mount Snow’s ski pros. Watching Devin ski is a marvel and an inspiration. “She’s like a rubber band,” says “Granny” (aka Barbara Hyde). When the group got to the Carinthia area - the East’s top-ranked park and one of the largest in the East taking up a whole mountain face, 100 acres and offering 97 features (and counting, since they add new features almost daily) Devin demonstrated a few of her tricks. It’s clear that having access to such a facility set her on her path, which you can see replicated in the development program for young kids. To Mount Snow regulars, Devin is a hometown hero – you should see the expressions on the youngest kids’ faces as they were getting ready to get on the lift for their training programs, when they recognize Devin. The program is designed as a Women’s
BlueBird Express bubble chair whisks us to the mountain top at Mount Snow in comfort © 2017 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com ski clinic, and the pro of Mount Snow’s pros, Maureen Drummey, stopped periodically on the mountain to give us pointers and techniques. “Visualize your foot as part of the ski,” she tells us at one point. “Visualize you have no bindings,” she says at another (an excellent thought in the larger scheme of things). Hanging With Devin Back at lunch, it was interesting to chat about how Devin got to where she is. Devin is originally from Oceanside, Long Island. The youngest of five children, she started skiing at age 2, joining the Mount Snow competition program at age 6. She said that she had been traveling around to competitions with her mom to watch her two older brothers and her mom told her if she was going to watch, she might as well be competing. “I had to keep up with my older brothers” who today are professional extreme skiers and filmmakers, she tells me. She moved with her Mom to West Dover to train more intensively when she was 13. “I wanted to take my ski career to the next level.” She progressed through racing and moguls before moving on to big air and then halfpipe and slopestyle. She’s a double-threat, competing in both halfpipe and slopestyle (she missed the halfpipe Olympic team in 2014 by one spot, the Olympics where she won her silver in slopestyle, but hopes to make both teams for 2018). D-Lo” as her friends call her, not only has an Olympic slopestyle silver medal,
Devin Logan offers some tips during our Mount Snow Devin Logan Experience, designed as a women’s clinic © 2017 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com but five overall AFP titles (including 2016), an X Games silver medal and dozens of times on the Dew Tour, World Cup and Grand Prix podiums. She brings her silver medal so we can hold it, pose with it (it is really bulky and heavy). Clearly she has brought it around a lot because it has a surprising number of knicks. Just being with her piques my interest about her sport. Does she watch the other competitors and decide to throw in a different trick in order to win more points?
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I learn that in slopestyle, you don’t win points for specific tricks, as they do now in figure skating, where each element has a certain value (a change in scoring that was meant to overturn the extreme subjectivity of judging). I ask if there is pressure to throw in some extra trick to get extra points, and she explains, “You are constantly innovating. There are seven features on the course – rails and jumps – different options. You can take a different route, mix and mingle, make your routine to your standard, make it unique – there are no guidelines of tricks. You do what you like but you cater to judges. Every course is different – when you see the course, you devise your routine. I ask how she acquires new skills. Is there is a lot of painful trial and error before you nail a new routine? She tells us that she learns new techniques on the trampoline and water ramps. “There are steps to take to build confidence, know you can do the trick. It’s about confidence and muscle memory. There is also air-bag training on snow – where they cut the half pipe and put an air bag. “There’s no room for error on the half pipe. There’s only so much room to land. It’s the same take off, but you land on an air bag.”
I ask whether she modifies her routine in competition after seeing other competitors, in order to score higher. She says that unlike many of the other competitors, she likes watching the other competitors “so I know what I have to do.” But they get to see each others’ tricks during training so they know what they are up against. Unlike figure skating, where each element has a point value, in freestyle, the tricks are n ot individually scored – the whole performance gets a ranking. Devin’s story follows several other Mount Snow alums, like Eliza Outtrim, an Olympic mogul skier, who has been on the US ski team for 10 years and came in 4th at Sochi. It’s a credit to Mount Snow that several Olympians have emerged from the development programs here, a testament, too to the facilities. Indeed, Carinthia, which is now the top-ranked terrain park in the East, originally was its own ski resort which Mount Snow acquired. It takes up a whole mountain face – 100 acres – with 97 features. “The size of the park, the caliber of the park, turns out great athletes,” says Jamie Storrs, Mount Snow’s Communications Manager. And this great area will be getting
even better: Mount Snow just got $52 million in funding which will go toward building a new 28,000 sq. ft. lodge at Carinthia (the current one will remain open during construction of the new one), plus 120 million gallon reservoir which will provide 200% more water for snowmaking than now and enable Mount Snow to have half of its terrain open on the first day of the season. Mount Snow supported and sponsored Devin in those early years and Carinthia continues to sponsor her. And now Devin is returning the favor – one of the reasons she is part of this experience. She has organized a Silent Auction - ski equipment and such – with the money raised going to help a young skier with their travel expenses to competitions. Waiting at the Bluebird Express lift, a wonderful six-pack detachable chair with a bubble covering (blue plexiglass) to protect you from the elements as you whisk up to the top of the mountain, all the kids recognize Devin. Many of them are in Mount Snow’s Grommet program for 12 and under– that starts them learning how to ski freestyle and compete as early as six. Devin was part of the program when she was growing up – winning it in 2003 and 2004. Today, there is the first of three Grommet Jams, where 100
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kids, 6-12 years old from throughout the Northeast, get coaching and then compete. Devin came by in the afternoon to meet with the Grommets, to show off her silver medal and provide inspiration and encouragement. I had a chance to see how these youngsters train during my visit to Mount Snow – it is really incredible, to see kids as young as six (or younger still), in their racing bibs with their coaches. The 15-week seasonal development program is designed for skiers and riders 6 to 18 years old. Participants are matched with a coach based on their area of interest and ability level. One coach oversees a group of kids whose skills and abilities complement each other. The same coach works with them on a weekly basis, The Development Program provides the personalized attention of working with the same coach each session and the group confidence of learning with familiar faces. The program is also an environment in which the participants are able to have fun and form lasting friendships. Our second day, we have time to get in a couple of runs before we meet See page D5
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When new English eases out old English BY CLAIRE LYNCH I’ve noticed a trend in recent years. Newscasters delivering the news on TV, who are professionals in the media world, are increasingly careless in terms of their word usage. I often hear them say something like, “A group of politicians are going to try to enact a law on …” Two other examples are “It turned out perfect” and “If it was up to me.” The correct way to say these three sentences is: “A group of politicians is going to try to enact a law on …,” “It turned out perfectly” and “If it were up to me.” I also must add that the word “shoulda” is not a word. “Should have” is a perfectly good way to say “I should have done something.” My computer’s spell check picked up on that but so many times I hear newscasters and politicians use that word. To me, hearing it is like hearing nails on a chalkboard. So is something like “That story was about you and I.” No, actually, it was “About you and me.” Those prepositions get people every time. Too often people say something like “None of the stories sound good to me.” The proper way is to say “None of the stories sounds good to me” (none
sounds good) since none is singular. Just like people, things change and new words constantly enter the American English lexicon, that is, the daily language, all the time. Some examples are such words as “googled” as in I looked something up on Google, “friended” as in I recently friended someone on Facebook and “retweet” as in to repost or forward a message posted on Twitter. Another example is “jeggings” which are a type of stretchy jeans for women. It’s interesting but sometimes I long for the good old days when jeans were jeans and denim was denim and we had much better choices of shows to watch on TV such as “Leave It to Beaver,” “Gilligan’s Island” and “Get Smart” (amusing for kids anyway!) and much better written and acted movies such as “The Great Gatsby” and “The Wizard of Oz,” two of my all-time favorites. I also must confess that sometimes I long for the good old days when as far as I remember, most people didn’t make verbs out of nouns (googling vs. Google) and TV anchors such as Walter Cronkite, Chet Huntley and David Brinkley spoke well on TV and always seemed to use proper English. How refreshing! I say this not just to let off steam but
as someone who has a master’s and bachelor’s degree in English so I’ve given this a lot of thought and consideration. In my spare time, which is not a lot since I work full-time, I like playing around with words and how people use them. I find it interesting. “Urban legend” is one of those new phrases that means an intriguing and widely circulated but false story (it doesn’t mean someone who is legendary in a city) and so is “glamping” which is glamorous camping. “Optics” is perhaps the most recent word I’ve heard a lot on TV when newscasters and pundits are talking about someone’s image, usually a politician’s. I never really heard it used that much until the presidential campaigns of
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump and then suddenly everyone seemed to be using the word “optics” to describe how their campaigns were coming across and being perceived by the general public/voters. One’s perception carries a lot of weight so public relations and optics are big business. I always thought that people usually talked about their images, their public persona and if they needed advisors and public relations experts to help convey those images, they used them. Now suddenly it’s all about “optics” and to tell you the truth when I first hear “optics” I’m more inclined to think See page D7
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Social Security Update for 2017 BY TOM MARGENAU
It has been my custom for most of the past 18 years to write a year-end column that summarizes the Social Security changes and updates scheduled to take place the following year. Almost all Social Security beneficiaries are familiar with the most popular and publicized upcoming change: the increase in monthly benefit checks for 2017 due to the automated costof-living adjustment. In fact, Social Security recipients have probably already received a letter from the Social Security Administration telling them of the expected increase. I know my wife and I got our notices. All Social Security checks are going up 0.3 percent in 2017. The COLA is based on something called the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers. This is the official measuring stick SSA has used to determine COLAs for the past 44 years. If you want to learn more about this measure, check out the website of the folks who maintain it: the Bureau of Labor Statistics. I always dread mentioning COLAs in this column because every single time I do, I am flooded with emails from readers complaining that the increase is not enough. (Maybe not unexpectedly, not once in 18 years has anyone ever written to me to say that the COLA increase was too high!) Yet here’s the rub: Many economists and social planners believe Social Security COLAs are too generous! (I’ve explained why in past columns, but don’t have the space to get into that argument today.) That’s why most discussions of long-range reform for Social Security include proposals to reduce cost-of-living increases. Due to these increases, the average monthly retirement check will be $1,360 in 2017, a $5 increase from the 2016 level. The maximum Social Security check for a worker retiring at age 66 next year will be $2,687, compared to $2,639 in 2016. (I know that is more than a 0.3 percent increase. The reason why is too complicated to explain here.) And please note that $2,687 is the maximum for someone turning 66 next year. That does not mean it is the maximum Social Security payment anyone can receive. There are millions of Social Security beneficiaries who get much more than that, primarily because they work well past age 66. And I must mention that I am not going to get into the muddled mess involving Medicare Part B premiums. (They are usually deducted from Social Security checks.) It’s a topic I’ve discussed in past columns, and no doubt will do in future columns. Suffice it to say, for some people, their premiums will go up, possibly negating the small 0.3 COLA increase. For others, they will stay the same.
Another measuring stick, called the national wage index, is used to set increases to other provisions of the law that impact Social Security beneficiaries and taxpayers. Specifically, this includes increases in the amount of wages or self-employment income subject to Social Security tax, the amount of income needed to earn a quarter of coverage and the Social Security earnings penalty limits. The Social Security taxable earnings base will go up from $118,500 this year to $127,200 in 2017. In other words, people who earn more than $127,200 next year will no longer have Social Security payroll taxes deducted from their paychecks once they hit that threshold. This has always been a very controversial provision of the law. (Bill Gates pays the same amount of Social Security tax as his plumber!) Normally, I would bet my next pension check that any eventual Social Security reform package would include an increase in that wage base. But now with the anti-tax Republicans controlling both houses of Congress and the White House, I’m not so sure. Most people need 40 Social Security work credits to be eligible for monthly benefit checks from the system. In 2016, people who were working earned one credit for each $1,260 in Social Security taxable income. But no one earns more than four credits per year. In other words, once you made $5,040, your Social Security record has been credited with the maximum four credits or quarters of coverage. Next year, the one credit limit goes up to $1,300, meaning you will have to earn $5,200 in 2017 before you get the maximum four credits assigned to your Social Security account. People under age 66 who get Social Security retirement or survivor’s benefits but who are still working are subject to limits in the amount of money they can earn and still receive all their Social Security checks. That limit was $15,720 this year and will be $16,920 in 2017. For every two dollars a person earns over those limits, one dollar is withheld from his or her monthly benefits. There is a higher earnings threshold in the year a person turns 66 that applies from the beginning of the year until the month the person turns 66. (The income penalty goes away once a person reaches that full retirement age.) That threshold goes up from $41,880 in 2016 to $44,880 next year. A couple other Social Security provisions are also impacted by inflationary increases. For example, people getting disability benefits who try to work can generally continue getting those benefits as long as they are not working at a “substantial” level. In 2016, the law defined substantial work as any job paying $1,130 or more per month. Next year, that substantial earnings level
increases to $1,170 monthly. Finally, the Supplemental Security Income basic federal payment level for one person goes up from $733 this year to $735 in 2017. SSI is a federal welfare program administered by SSA, but it is not a Social Security benefit. It is paid
for out of general revenues, not Social Security taxes. 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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so many season holders for generations from Long Island, New York metro area, Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Jersey: Mount Snow, the most southerly major Vermont resort, is the
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Olympic silver medalist Devin Logan shows us lucky ladies how it’s done © 2017 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com warm-up fitness exercises, and then are out skiing again before we come back in for lunch. In the afternoon, we have the opportunity to ski with Maureen Drummey to pick up more ski tips and techniques. This is template for future women’s clinics, possibly organized around other sports celebrities or sports figures associated with Mount Snow (several Olympians have come from here). It’s not just a ski lesson, but the casual camaraderie that makes it relaxed and fun, with an entire atmosphere created around the meals. (The relaxation massage at NatureSpa at the Grand Summit helps, too.) It’s an unusual turnabout for these ladies, who are more used to sending off their kids and grandkids into development programs. Though each of them had been coming to Mount Snow for years, they had never met before, and now were exchanging numbers to meet up to ski together. Most Southerly Vermont Major Resort There is a good reason why there are
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of 2007. Mount Snow offers 589 skiable acres across four mountain faces, 1700’ vertical drop, snowmaking on 472 acres, 85 trails of which 12 are easy (green) including long rambling greens from the top, 54 intermediate (blue) trails, and 14 advanced/expert, glades, 10 terrain parks and half pipe. It’s an easy mountain to navigate (excellent signage which I appreciate) and 20 lifts. Skiers are whisked up to the mountain top on the fast six-pack detachable Bluebird Express bubble, traveling the distance in absolute comfort no matter the weather, wind or blowing snow. Mount Snow is designed as a selfcontained resort with slopeside condos, the famous Snow Lake Lodge (a European style inn which affords incredible ski/stay value packages), and a gorgeous, slopeside luxurious Grand Summit Hotel with full-service NatureSpa, fitness center, outdoor heated, lap-sized pool (with indoor entry), two hot tubs, an arcade room, and restaurant with bar, plus ballrooms and meeting facilities, and lovely fireside sitting areas. The Grand Summit is steps away from the main base lodge and the Bluebird Express chairlift. The Mount Snow regulars love the homey feeling. Last season, Vermont had a dismal season for snow, so this season, Mount Snow is making up for it – slashing the price of its season pass which for the first time provides access to all six Peaks resorts that include Hunter Mountain in New York’s Catskills, Attitash and Wildcat Mountain in New Hampshire, Big Boulder and Jack Frost in Pennsylvania (see www.peakresorts. com/our-resorts). (Other ways to save: the earlier you purchase your lift ticket, the cheaper it is; you can purchase at Liftopia.com as well as online at moutsnow.com. Also, the Snow Lake Lodge has unbelievable specials, as low as $69 for a ski-and-stay
Devin Logan demonstrates some warm-up exercises as part of Mount Snow’s Devin Logan Experience, designed as a women’s clinic © 2017 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com package that is essentially cheaper than a lift ticket.) And by Christmas, the resort had already had more snow than all of last season, with a major dump expected to blanket the mountain in time for New Year’s. More to Do There are regular concerts at the Snow Barn within Mount Snow as well as a lift-served snow tubing hill. Just down the road, there are various restaurants (my favorite is The Silo, in West Dorset on Rte 100) and shops on the way to Wilmington six miles away. And for some interesting things to do: Husky Works Mushing Company offers dog sled adventures through scenic winter landscapes for ages 6+. (Reservations required. 9 minute drive from Mount Snow. 5189 VT-100,
Wardsboro, VT 05355, 802-896-3478, www.huskyworks.com. Adams Farm, a working 7-generation farm, has offered afternoon and evening traditional Vermont sleigh rides pulled by a team of heavy draft horses since 1980. Sleigh rides are scheduled days and evenings as well as special sleigh rides for Christmas Eve, New Years, Full Moons, and Valentine’s Day. Each sleigh ride lasts approximately 1.5 hours and takes you through the Vermont countryside to an old log cabin for hot chocolate and music by the woodstove. (Reservations are required and sleigh rides are weather-permitting,12-minute drive from Mount Snow, 15 Higley Hill Rd Wilmington, Vermont 05363, 802-4643762, www.adamsfamilyfarm.com. Mount Snow is a premier four season resort that in warm seasons, offers extensive downhill
mountain biking , golf at the acclaimed Mount Snow Golf Club as well as flexible wedding and conference facilities. Mount Snow, 39 Mount Snow Road, West Dover, VT 053561, 800-245-SNOW, www.mountsnow.com. ______________ © 2017 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
Ski Vermont Celebrates 2017 with New Ways to Hit the Slopes, Montpelier, VT – Ski Vermont is pairing with partners in Vermont and across the country to provide great programs and incentives to get on the slopes this season. Long time skiers and riders, as well as those looking to learn a snowsport for the first time can win great prizes like lift tickets to Vermont resorts, skis from Rossignol
and snowboards from Burton, among many other prizes this season. Longtime participants in the national Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month initiative, Vermont resorts offer $49 beginner packages during the month of January. Ski Vermont also offers the Take 3 Pass this season, which includes 3 beginner lessons
for just $129. Ten participants in this program are eligible to receive a pair of Rossignol skis or a Burton snowboard at the end of the season. Ski Vermont aims to reward already established Vermont-loving skiers and snowboarders this season with the new Bring-a-Friend program and the 2016-17 Season Scavenger Hunt.
For those that want to introduce a friend or family member to skiing or snowboarding, they simply need to refer them (or gift them) a Ski Vermont Take 3 Pass and help get them to the slopes and into their first lesson. The first 100 participants will receive 2 lift tickets to a resort in Vermont. Social-savvy skiers and riders can
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participate in the inaugural Ski Vermont Scavenger Hunt this season. Each week, starting on Thursday, December 29th, Ski Vermont will announce the resort, product and prize of the week on Instagram and Facebook. Participants post photos of the resorts and/or product that week to be entered Skiing at Okemo Mountain. Ski Vermont has a slew of programs and incentives to entice visitors to the slopes this season © 2017 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear. com to win prizes from Ski Vermont partners like Darn Tough socks, Skida headwear, Vermont maple syrup and more. Two lucky participants will walk away with a Burton Process Flying V snowboard or a pair of Rossignol Soul 7 HD skis at the close of the season. “We are extremely excited to launch new initiatives for both beginners and established skiers and riders this season,” said Ski Vermont’s Director of Marketing and Communications Sarah Wojcik. “With great incentives provided by our partners and Vermont resorts, Ski Vermont aims to reward those visiting our Green Mountains and reveling in the state’s official winter sports – whether for the first time or hundredth.” For the 17th year in a row, Ski Vermont is offering the Fifth Grade Passport, allowing fifth graders to ski virtually for free up to Skiing at Okemo Mountain. Ski Vermont has a slew of programs and incentives to entice visitors 88 days at Vermont alpine and Nordic resorts. For more information on Ski Vermont’s programs and incentives to the slopes this season © 2017 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com to slide, visit skivermont.com.
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When new English eases out old English C ontinued from page D3 about the scientific study of sight and the behavior of light than about a politician’s image. What can I say, maybe I’ve been hanging around the science section of libraries for too long. Over the years various people have written about English language usage. William Safire wrote “On Language” a column in the weekly “New York Times Magazines” for years. Safire once said, “I welcome new words, or old words used in new ways, provided the result is more precision, added color or greater expressiveness.” He was also known for saying, “Last, but not least, avoid cliches like the plague.” I like that sentiment, so I second it. Bill Bryson wrote some witty comments about word usage in “Made in America: An Informal History of the English Language in the United States” published in 1994 and before that he wrote “The Mother Tongue: English and How It Got That Way,” published in 1990. Bryson, who has lived in the U.S. and England, has said, “Language, never forget, is more fashion than science, and matters of usage, spelling and pronunciation tend to wander around like hemlines.” One of the first English language books I remember reading in high school was “The Elements of Style” by E. B. White and William Strunk Jr. Published in 1920, it made a lot of good points and prompted lots of other writers to write updated books on the
subject. It’s a fact that as a society, how we use words matters. It’s as American as apple pie, as important as paying taxes and following the Golden Rule. It ranks pretty high up there in the “importance” category. I read a blog recently that spelled out exactly what I am talking about. It’s called blog.oxforddictionaries.com and gives not only the following detail but even more than I’ve put here. As you read this, more than 1 billion people are learning English According to the British Council, around 1 billion people around the world were learning English in 2000. This figure is now likely to be significantly higher. 96 of the 100 most common English words are Germanic Of the hundred most frequently used words in English, 96 have Germanic (including German, Dutch, English, the Scandinavian languages and more) roots. Together, those 100 words make up more than 50% of the Oxford English Corpus, which currently contains over 2 billion words found in writing around the world. The most frequently used words are the meat and bones of the language, the essentials for communication, including “I,” “you,” “go,” “eat,” etc. Old English developed from various Germanic languages that came to the British Isles in the second half of the first millennium AD. The language has changed dramatically since then but the grammar and the basic words have remained. Most words that have entered the language since 1066 have Latin origins
If English is your first language but you find French or Spanish easier to understand than German, you are not alone. This may seem strange when English and German are on the same branch of the Indo-European language tree. The Renaissance, which started in Italy and reached England via France, was a massive source of new vocabulary. New ideas, or old ideas rediscovered, started flooding out of the southern cities but there were no words to describe them in English. So the language adopted or adapted the Latin words. During the Renaissance, the English lexicon roughly doubled in size. The shift away from the Germanic languages had started much earlier, because… For more than a century, the English aristocracy couldn’t speak English William the Conqueror tried to learn English at the age of 43 but gave up. He didn’t seem especially fond of the land he had conquered in 1066, spending half of his reign in France and not visiting England at all for five years when in power. French-speaking barons were appointed to rule the land. Within 20 years of the Normans taking power in England, almost all of the local religious institutions spoke French. The aristocrats brought with them large numbers of advisors and assistants and were followed by French tradesmen, who probably mixed bilingually with the English tradesmen. In turn, ambitious Englishmen would have learned French to get ahead in life and mix with the new rulers. Around 10,000 French words entered English in
the century after the Norman invasion. It’s doubtful that the aristocrats themselves spoke English. It isn’t until the end of the twelfth century that the children of the English aristocracy spoke English as a first language. In 1204, the English nobility lost their estates in France and adopted English partly as a matter of national pride. Which is why Latin words sound nicer than Germanic ones Think about the difference between a “house” (Germanic) and a “mansion” (French), or between “starting” something and “commencing,” between calling something “kingly” or “regal.” With synonyms in English, the prestigious form is almost always the Latin one. The names of animals and meats also reflect this phenomenon. “Sheep” is Germanic but “mutton” is French. The only thing that is consistent in language is change. When a language stops changing, it becomes purely academic, like Latin or Ancient Greek. New words are being created all the time. All I have to say is that it’s time for some bling and it’s time to chillax. OMG, I wouldn’t want to be in la-la land or be surrounded by a bunch of screenagers who use textspeak and spend all of their time taking selfies and screen shots of very memorable things. If you understood everything I just wrote, you are doing great with newly-coined words in English. To that, I say Woot! If not, I’ve got a great new dictionary for you to check out! As they say down South, that’s sweet!
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RECEPTIONIST & CLERICAL POSITIONS: Experienced Receptionist two evenings 5pm to 9pm. Clerical position Tuesday and Wednesday 10am to 4pm. Seasonal positions from February to April 15th in Franklin Square. Call 516-358-9455 TAX PREPARER PART TIME in Franklin Square. Experience required. Retirees welcome. Call 516-358-9455. Fax resume 516-358-9483 TEACHER’S ASSISTANT Full Time/Part Time Romper Room Nursery School Email resume: romperroomschool@verizon. net or call 516-746-8606 Closed all school holidays
SITUATION WANTED CNA CERTIFIED EXPERIENCED over 10 years in both nursing homes and private cases. Highly recommended with excellent references. Responsible for, but not limited to performing the following: feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving patients and changing linens. Please feel free to contact with serious inquiries only: Call 862-241-0883 HANDYMAN: looking to work in exchange for free rent. Things I do: House sitting, painting, carpentry, local shopping, local driving. Currently living in Port Washington. Please call me at 516-305-3153. Thank You.
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WANTED TO BUY CASH BUYER, Old Comic Books 10c to 35c covers, also Guns, Gold Coins. I travel to you and buy EVERYTHING you have! Call Brian 1-800-617-3551 LOOK! Old clocks and watches wanted by collector regardless of condition. Highest prices paid. 917-748-7225
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Men’s Over 35 Softball Championship: Sopranos Trumped by Leo’s
The Presidency wasn’t the only thing contested in November. The 2016 Men’s Over 35 Summer Softball Championship was played on November 20, 2016 with a familiar final: Leo’s against The Sopranos. These two teams had faced each other in 8 of the previous 11 Championship games. The 2016 campaign was delayed while Garden City installed a state-of-the-art playing surface at Community Park. A season that usually starts in April was pushed back to September to allow the field to settle. This resulted in a shortened regular season and playoffs that ran deep into November. The weather was raw with sub-freezing temperatures and wind gusts up to 40 MPH. Much like the Presidential race, these were not ideal conditions for the contest. The latest polling data had the Sopranos favored by a significant margin. Leo’s jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first inning with a lead-off walk by Joe Moody and an RBI single by Don Young. The Sopranos tied the score at 1-1 in the bottom of the second inning. Leo’s got two more runs in the top of the third with three consecutive hits: a single by John Parrella, a single by Joe Moody and a 2-run double by Joe Lohrer. The Sopranos got one back in the bottom of the third to tighten the score to 3-2. After a short caucus in the top of the fourth, Leo’s put a bunch of runs on the board. This would be the turning point in the game. Singles by Mark Hyer and Don Young set the table for a sacrifice fly by Ken Moody, driving in the first run of the inning. Then consecutive hits by Jim Mesloh, Scott Michelson and Pat Manley brought in two more runs. Jim Moody drove in another run with a sacrifice fly and Tom Clifford capped the scoring with an RBI single. Just like that, Leo’s had an 8-2 lead. It was almost as if the Sopranos had left their top secret game plan on Richie Carpentier’s private unsecured email server. The Sopranos fought back with two runs in the bottom of the fourth. In the top of the fifth, Leo’s worked to extend the lead when Joe Lohrer and Pete Kelly each singled and Don Young walked to load the bases. Then Mark Hyer drove in a run on a fielder’s choice. Ken Moody followed with an RBI double, leaving runners on second and third. Jim Mesloh drove in both
Leo’s 2015 Men’s Over 35 Championship Team: Front row: Pat Manley, Pete Kelly, Jim Mesloh. Middle Row: Joe Lohrer, Frank Diamond, Mark Hyer, Don Young, Scott Michelson, Ed Muller. Back Row: Jim Moody, Mike Salata, John Parrella, Tom Clifford, Ken Moody, Joe Moody, Doug Van Wickler. runners with a single to escalate the score to 12-4. At this point, Leo’s had built an insurmountable wall. The Sopranos got one run back in the bottom of the sixth and Leo’s was able to extend the lead with one more run in the top of the seventh. With Mark Hyer on the hill, the first Soprano batter in the bottom of the seventh hit a slow roller towards the fleet-footed pitcher. Mark twisted an ankle coming off the mound and couldn’t make the play. Leo’s was unsure if Mark could continue, but he valiantly stayed in the game. Facing a very dangerous hitter in John Wein, Hyer was able to get him to hit into a double play. Having issues with the call, the Sopranos lobbied the umpire to no avail. Leo’s was one out away from back-to-back championships. The next batter hit a ground ball to Jim Mesloh who was playing second base. Mezz picked it up and fired the ball to Jim Moody at first for the final out of the game. The Sopranos finally conceded the game. Leo’s, the incumbents, were Champions again! The final score was so decisive even Jill Stein
couldn’t call for a recount. A post-game celebration was held at Leo’s where the team reveled in their back-to-back Championships. Not a Soprano was to be found and Leo’s speculated it was due to fear of deportation. The players of Leo’s would like to express their congratulations to The Sopranos for a great season and a great Championship final. They would also like to recognize the following Leo’s players who contributed to the championship season; Doug Van Wickler, Frank Diamond, Ed Muller, Frank Kiernan, Mike Salata, Jerry Salata and Neil Brown. The team would like to thank the Village of Garden City and softball commissioner Sandy Young for putting together a terrific platform on which to play. Lastly, they would like to thank everyone at Leo’s for their support throughout the years. Leo’s is now accepting donations for next year’s campaign!
Calling all Garden City High School Basketball alumni Will icing up be the pre-game warmup? 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 weekend starts with the girls varsity team meeting Sewanhaka H.S. Friday night at 7:30 p.m. The following day starts with the high school boys basketball team taking on Sewanhaka H.S. 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: 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
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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.
Garden City Recreation’s Gym Program for Grades 2 to 6
The Garden City Recreation Department is pleased to announce that this winter the Recreation Staff will conduct a gym program for children in grades 2 - 6. The registration fee for this program is $20. The program will consist of organized games and activities in a supervised setting. It will run from 3:30 to 5:45 pm in St. Paul’s Field House according to the following schedule: Grades 4-6 Mondays from 3:30 – 5:45 pm beginning January 9 Grades 2-3 Fridays from 3:30 – 5:45 pm beginning January 13 Sneakers must be worn for any activity in the field house and only water is allowed in the facility. This program will end the week of March 6th. 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 and please be prompt . Please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. with a $20 registration fee made payable to the Inc. Village of Garden City to register, or, if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline. gardencityny.net.
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.
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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
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St. Joseph’s 4th grade girls CYO
Congratulations to the St. Joseph’s 4th Grade girls team for coming in 2nd place at the St. Edwards CYO Christmas Tournament. From left to right: Julia Seoylemezian, Jacqueline Read, Sophia Rhein, Emma Carey, Ava Lutz, Rebecca Ryan, Delaney Gunn, Lila Donovan, Madelyn Asaro and Arcangela Haefner. Missing from picture: Katherine Torre, Ellie Rosato and Emma Dolan. The team is coached by Eileen Read and Caterina Asaro
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Horl Dominates at Atlanta’s Prep Slam GCAA Basketball Results Week 3 On December 30th Maguire Horl won Prep Slam, a tournament in Atlanta, Georgia for the country’s top private school wrestling programs. Maguire made it to the finals by pinning his first two opponents and earning a 6-2
decision in the semi-finals. In Maguire’s finals match he pinned his opponent in 24 seconds. Horl is 14-1 this season with 12 pins. Maguire is coached by Saint Anthony’s Head Coach Tony Walters and Assistant Coach Connor Horl.
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
Girls 4th thru 6th Grade Results
Date 12/17/2016 12/17/2016 12/17/2016 12/17/2016
Score Nuggets 23 Heat 14 Celtics 20 Spurs 15 Cavs 22 Nets 13 Suns 26 Knicks 6
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
Maguire wins match
Team Won Cavs 3 Celtics 3 Knicks 3 Nuggets 3 Spurs 3 Suns 3
Date 12/17/2016 12/17/2016 12/17/2016 12/17/2016
Score Nuggets 41 Heat 31 Spurs 42 Celtics 37 Cavs 43 Nets 35 Suns 39 Knicks 30
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
Score Heat 32 Nuggets 29 Spurs 42 Celtics 41 Nets 29 Cavs 28 Suns 34 Knicks 19
Boys 6th Grade Standings
Score Heat 22 Nuggets 20 Spurs 28 Celtics 24 Cavs 17 Nets 13 Knicks 38 Suns 24 Lost 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 3
Boys 4th Grade Results
Boys 5th Grade Results
Date 12/17/2016 12/17/2016 12/17/2016 12/17/2016
Date 12/17/2016 12/17/2016 12/17/2016 12/17/2016
Boys 3rd Grade Standings
Team Won Cavs 2 Spurs 2 Heat 2 Knicks 2 Suns 2 Nuggets 1 Celtics 1 Nets 0
Lost 0 1 1 1 2 2 2 3
Boys 6th Grade Results
Lost 0 0 0 0 0 0
Boys 3rd Grade Results
Date 12/17/2016 12/17/2016 12/17/2016 12/17/2016
Boys 4th Grade Standings
Team Won Cavs 3 Nets 2 Spurs 2 Knicks 2 Heat 1 Nuggets 1 Celtics 1 Suns 0
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 12/17/2016 12/17/2016 12/17/2016 12/17/2016
Score Heat 54 Nuggets 41 Nets 46 Cavs 36 Celtics 42 Wolves 40 Knicks 62 Spurs 28 Pacers 41 Suns 39
Boys 7th and 8th Grade Standings
Score Nuggets 14 Heat 12 Spurs 28 Celtics 14 Cavs 21 Nets 14 Knicks 36 Suns 25
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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43 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of DCB Ventures III, LLC Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 08/11/16 Off. Loc.: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 377 Oak Street, Suite 110, Garden City, NY 11530. Purpose: any lawful purpose or activity. GC 0557 6X 1/06, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/07, 2/14 LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids MUST be RECEIVED BY AND DELIVERED TO: THE PURCHASING DIVISION Incorporated Village of Garden City 351 Stewart Ave., Garden City, New York 11530 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. UNTIL 11:00 A.M. EST, FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2017 at which time they will be opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following: FURNISH AND INSTALL PLAYGROUND SYSTEM AT GROVE STREET PARK Specifications, Form of Bid, and other information may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Division at the above address. Rosemary Monahan Buyer Dated: January 6, 2017 GC 0560 1x 1/6 LEGAL NOTICE Pursuant to the provisions of the General Municipal Law and Chapter 200 of the Code of the Incorporated Village of Garden City, New York notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeals of said Village will meet in the Village Hall at 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York on WEDNESDAY, JANURARY 18, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. to take action on the following matters: 1. APPLICATION & APPEAL OF JOHN MASTANDUONO for an authorization of the issuance of a permit pursuant to the provisions of Section 200-45 & 200-70, and a variance of the provisions of the provisions of Section 200–52(H), of the Village Code, so as to permit the installation and maintenance of
a 7.0’ x 7.0’ Hot Tub and the installation of two (2) Central A/C Units & one (1) Electrical Generator to be located at the rear of the premises known as 27 LOCUST STREET (Block 115, Lots 20, Map of Garden City East, Zone R8) the construction of which would – A. reduce the required 10.0’ minimum side setback for cooling equipment to not less than 1.92’ , and B. reduce the required 10.0’ minimum side setback for generating equipment to not less than 0.75’, and C. require an authorization of the issuance of a permit for the Hot Tub …in accordance with plans filed with the Building Department. Note 1: Said Hot Tub has been installed, and Note 2: One of the two A/C units is existing to be relocated. Note 3: Adjourned @ 11/15/16 ZBA Meeting. 2. APPEAL OF MARAT LESHCHINSKY for a variance of the provisions of Sections 200-31(B), 200-52(C), 200-54, and 200-61(C), of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection of a 506 sq.ft. Detached Garage at the side; the installation of a Decretive Fountain Feature and 3103.25 sq.ft. Circular Driveway within the front yard of the dwelling known as 24 ROCKAWAY AVENUE (Block 49, Lots NE1, Map of Garden City Central, Zone R20) the construction and installations has and will – A. increased the required 15.0’ maximum height for accessory structures to not more than 15.75’ (with reference to the Detached Garage), and B. reduced the required 70.0’ minimum setback to a building from Rockaway Ave. to not less than 67.5’ (with reference to the Detached Garage), and C. be located outside the allowable area for accessory structures (rear interior quadrant) with reference to the Decorative Fountain Feature, and D. reduce the required 62.5’ minimum setback for accessory structures from Rockaway Ave. to not less than 17.0’ (with reference to the Decorative Fountain Feature), and E. exceed the maximum allowable driveway area of 2800 sq.ft. by 303.25 sq.ft. (3103.25 sq.ft. total) (with reference to the Circular Driveway) …in accordance with plans filed with the Building Department. Note 1: Said Detached Garage
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has been erected, and Note 2: Existing 67.5’ and proposed 17.0’ (Garage & Fountain) setback measurements, from Rockaway Ave., were not shown on a land survey and not calculable and therefore provided by homeowner, and Note 3: Previous variance granted by ZBA on May 24, 2016 for a driveway area increase of 102 sq.ft. (2800.0 sq.ft. maximum allowed) = 2902 sq.ft. total, and Note 4: Adjourned @ 11/15/16 ZBA Meeting. 3. APPEAL OF ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH & MONSIGNOR JAMES P. SWIADER for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-15, of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection of a 78.75 sq.ft. Three Story Elevator Addition and a 95.0 sq.ft. One Story Entry Vestibule to the west side of the Convent, within the church complex known as 130 FIFTH STREET (Block 4, Lots 6, Map of Garden City Central, Zone R12) the construction of which would exceed the maximum allowable height of 35.0 ft. in part by 5.38 ft. (40.38 ft. total - measured to the top of the ridge) – …in accordance with a plot plan filed with the Building Department. 4. APPEAL OF CHRISTINA AND MICHAEL JOELSON for a variance of the provision of Section 200-47(A2), of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection of a (3.33’ x 5.58’) Entrance Landing & Steps at the side of the existing dwelling known as 60 KENWOOD ROAD (Block T, Lot 367, Map of Country Life Development, Zone R-6) the construction of which has reduced the required 5.0 foot minimum side yard to not less than 3.83 feet …in accordance with a plot plan filed with the Building Department. Note: Said Entrance Landing & Steps have been installed. 5. APPEAL OF NICHOLAS & MARGARET RIGANO for a variance of the provisions of Sections 200-15 & 200-31, of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection of a 321 sq.ft. First Floor Addition with a 516.2 sq.ft. Second Floor Addition above at the side and rear; a 36.0 sq.ft. Enclosed Vestibule and a 27.0 sq.ft. Open Portico, with the removal of an existing 40.5 sq.ft. Open Portico at the front of the existing dwelling known as 8 ASH STREET (Block 129, Lot 4, Map of Garden City East, Zone R6) the
construction of which: A. would cause the allowable building area of 1425 sq.ft. or 25% to be exceeded by 110 sq.ft. (1534.7 sq.ft. or 26.92%), and – B. would reduce the required 25 foot minimum setback from Ash Street to not less than 20.9 feet (with reference to the Open Portico) –and, 1.1 feet (to the entry vestibule), and…in accordance with a plot plan field with the Building Department. 6. APPEAL OF BRIAN AND NICOLE YORKE for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-61C, of the Village Code, so as to permit the installation of 3670 sq.ft. Driveway Area, with two curb cut entry points, to service a newly built single family dwelling known as 76 SECOND STREET (Block 28, Lots 10 & 11, Map of Garden City Central, Zone R20) the construction of which would – A. cause the maximum allowable driveway area of 2800 sq.ft. to be exceeded by 870 sq.ft. for a total of 3670 sq.ft. – …in accordance with plans filed with the building department. 7. APPEAL OF JAMES T. RECORD for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-15, of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection of a 380 sq.ft. Two Car Detached Garage at the rear of the existing dwelling known as 118 ROXBURY ROAD (Block 39, Lots 19-21, Map of Garden City Estates, Zone R8) the construction of which would cause the allowable building area of 1500 sq.ft. or 25% to be exceeded by 216 sq.ft. (1782.5 sq.ft. or 29.70%) – …in accordance with a plot plan field with the Building Department. 8. APPEAL OF FRANK & MARTHA R. ROMAN for a variance of the provisions of Sections 200-52 (H), of the Village Code, so as to permit the installation of a Central Air Conditioning Unit at the side of the dwelling known as 71 WILLOW STREET (Block 119, Lot 17, Map of Garden City East, Zone R6) the installation of which has reduced the required 10.0 foot minimum side setback for cooling equipment to not less than 6.0 feet – …in accordance with plans filed with the Building Department. Note: A/C unit has been installed. 9. APPEAL OF JOE OWENS for a variance of the provisions of Sections 200-52 (H), of
the Village Code, so as to permit the installation of a Central Air Conditioning Unit at the side of the dwelling known as 109 LOCUST STREET (Block 3, Lots 20-23, Map of Garden City Lawns, Zone R8) the installation of which would reduce the required 10.0 foot minimum side setback for cooling equipment to not less than 6.27 feet – …in accordance with plans filed with the Building Department. 10. APPEAL OF JOHN BOYCHUK for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-15, of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection of a 440 sq.ft. Two Car Detached Garage at the rear of the existing dwelling known as 104 SIXTH STREET (Block 5, Lots 5, Map of Garden City Central, Zone R12) the construction of which would cause the allowable building area of 3454.17 sq.ft. or 20% to be exceeded by 160.83 sq.ft. (3615 sq.ft. or 20.92%) – …in accordance with a plot plan field with the Building Department. 11. APPEAL OF LESLIE RAMOS for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-31, of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection of a (3.5’x 6.0’) Portico at the front, a 389 sq.ft. Second Floor Addition and a 188 sq.ft. Roofed Over Patio at the rear of the existing dwelling known as 145 WILLOW STREET (Block 40, Lot 48-51, Map of Garden City Lawns, Zone R6) the construction of which would reduce the required 30.0’ minimum setback from Willow Street to not less than 28.81’ with respect to Portico – …in accordance with a plot plan field with the Building Department. 12. APPEAL OF NICOLAS LANE AND HOLLY FALK LANE for a variance of the provisions of Sections 200-55, of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection of a Rear Dormer Addition with the removal of all Kitchen Facilities (over 242 sq.ft. of the second floor), and also various interior alterations throughout the first & second floors of an accessory detached ‘garage & quarters’ located within the rear yard of the existing dwelling known as 18 CATHEDRAL AVENUE (Block 29, Lots 10, Map of Garden City Central, Zone R20) the construction of which would increase the preexisting Continued on page 44
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nonconforming building height of 23.0 ft. to 24.5 ft., exceeding the maximum allowable height of 15.0 ft. for accessory structures by 9.5 ft. – …in accordance with a plot plan field with the Building Department. Note 1: The height of the preexisting nonconforming building of 23.0 ft. was measured from the ground level to the average height of the gable (according to the guidelines set forth Section 200-3, of the Village Code, entitled ‘Height of Buildings’ paragraph A), and Note 2: The height of the proposed dormer of 24.5 ft. was measured from the ground level to the average height of the proposed gable, and Note 3: Said accessory detached ‘garage & quarters’ was labeled ‘as such’ on the Nassau County Tax Assessment Records from the year 1938. 13. APPEAL OF PAYEMAN RAJA for a variance of the provisions of Sections 200-15, 200-52A & 200-52F, of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection of a 129 sq.ft. Second Floor Wood Deck to the
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, kickoff 8:30 p.m. Cost is $25 for Directors, $30 for guests.Open bar and pass around appetizers. Box pool. Watch for an e-mail to be sent by the President concernig the agenda. Great night to bring a prospective Director. 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 postmatch “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
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rear of the existing dwelling known as 104 WASHINGTON AVENUE (Block 141, Lots N12&13, Map of Garden City East, Zone R20) the construction of which: A. would cause the allowable building area of 3000 sq.ft. or 20% to be exceeded by 670.3 sq.ft. (3670.3 sq.ft. or 24.46%), andB. reduce the required accessory structures setback of 80.0 feet to no less than 74.0 feet (wood shed), andC. reduce the required 3 foot minimum setback, from the side property line, to not less than 2.3 feet (with reference to the wood shed),…in accordance with a plot plan field with the Building Department. 14. APPEAL OF ALBERT COSENZA for a variance of the provisions of Sections 20052 (H), of the Village Code, so as to permit the installation of a central air conditioning unit at the side of the dwelling known as 116 THIRD STREET (Block 2A, Lots 30-33, Map of Garden City Central, Zone R8) the installation of which has reduced the required 10.0 foot minimum side setback for cool-
ing equipment to not less than 7.6 feet …in accordance with plans filed with the Building Department. Note: A/C unit has been installed. The Board may transact any other business that may properly come before the meeting. DATED: January 18, 2016 Garden City, New York 11530 Karen 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 M. 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. NEXT MEETING: FEBRUARY 16, 2017 GC 0561 1X 1/6
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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.
GC High School Home Athletic Schedule
Friday, Jan. 6 - JV and Varsity Wrestling, 4:30 p.m.; Girls Gymnastics, 5:00 p.m. (at Stratford School); Girls Varsity Basketball, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 - Girls Fencing, 10:00 a.m.; Boys Varsity Basketball, 2:00 p.m.; Tuesday, Jan. 10 - Girls Gymnastics, 4:30 p.m. (at Stratford School). Wednesday, Jan. 11 Girls and Boys Bowling, 4:15 p.m. (at Herrill Lanes); Girls JV Basketball, 5:00 p.m.; Girls Varsity Basketball, 7:00 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12 - Girls Gymnastics, 5:00 p.m. (at Stratford School); Saturday, Jan. 14 - Girls
and Boys Fencing, 10:00 a.m.
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! Sign up 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 !!!
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Yes, we have reached the modern 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 MotherSon 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! Any directors who have not paid their annual dues, please mail your $100 check to the treasurer.
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Jim Connolly---President Bob Leggett---Treasurer Pete Haeffner Rob McLoughlin Bob Basel
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Garden City High School JV and Varsity teams took to the mat to compete at The Frank Giampaolo Cyclone Tournament at South Side High School in Rockville Centre. Teams from Long Beach, Chaminade, Oceanside, East Rockaway, Lynbrook, Glen Cove, Mepham, Massapequa, Plainview, Calhoun and Sewanhaka East joined Garden
City for this weekend tournament on December 17th. Varsity wrestlers had a strong showing in multiple matches throughout the day. Freshman Joe Foxen placed third in the 106 weight class while Freshman Alexander Menoudakis took first place honors in the 99 weight class. Garden City continued their winning streak during com-
petitions the following week. At Roslyn on December 20th, Freshman Patrick Riggers (120), Senior Thomas Riggers (145), Junior Steven Spirakis (170) all pinned their opponents. Wins were also hailed by decision from Freshman Tyler DeSena (138), Junior Matt Flanagan (182) and Senior Colin Paskewitz (285). At Chaminade, Garden City
Varsity First Place (99lbs) - Freshman Alexander Menoudakis
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(152), Junior Matt Flanagan (182), Junior Kieran Paskewitz (195), Junior Thomas Grlic (220) and Senior Colin Paskewitz (285). Congratulations to all men, the coaches and the managers, Shay Shafran and Caitlin Motto for assisting the team!
Varsity Third Place (106lbs) - Freshman Joseph Foxen
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Final matches set to begin.
GCHS Wrestling Team takes impressive 2nd Place win at Holiday Tournament The GCHS Varsity and JV Wrestling teams and their coaches have been working hard this holiday season. On December 27th both teams joined wrestlers from Lindenhurst, Centereach, Glen Cove, Great Neck North, Great Neck South, Mepham, Mt. Saint Michael AcademyCHSAA, New Rochelle, North Shore, Roosevelt, Benjamin Cardozo and Yorktown to compete at the Charles McCullough Tournament in Glen Cove. Garden City took home an impressive 2nd place win
among all the teams participating in this daylong event. Recognizing their individual accomplishments in their weight classes, Freshman Tyler DeSena and Junior Brennan Maggio placed 6th, Freshman Alexander Menoudakos and Junior Steven Spirakis placed 5th, Seniors Kyle Ober and Chris Ciurcna placed 4th, Senior Colin Paskewitz placed 3rd, Sophomore Justin Coppola and Juniors Matt Flanagan, Thomas Grlic, and Kieran Paskewitz all placed 2nd and Freshman Joe Foxen took home
1st place! The coaches are very proud of the hard work and efforts of all wrestlers. WRESTLING ALUMS INVITED! - The wrestling team’s home match vs. Hewlett is on Friday, January 6th at 4:30pm. ALL WRESTLING ALUMS are welcome and will be recognized at the start of the match. The Men’s Association will be sponsoring a postmatch pizza celebration “meet and greet” with all alums and current players in the GCHS Cafeteria.
Kieran Paskewitz wrestles M. Hernadez from Lindenhurst in finals
Wrestling Team camaraderie
Matt Flanagan competes in final match against S. Chee of Cordozo
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The annual Garden City of the many great shooters on Alumni Basketball Games will the team stated “ sounds great, be held this Saturday, January just let me get a few points!” 7 at 2, 4 and 6 pm. In January 2014. The 2nd Forty years ago, on Alumni Basketball game was December 26, 1976, hundreds held in support of Multiple of residents came together Sclerosis. This year the Garden at the GCHS gym to hold the City Men’s Association led by first Alumni Basketball Game Bob Basel, Mickey Paxton, Bill remembering Peter Dennen, Kavan, and Tom Granville a member of the Varsity Boys will raise money for NAMI Program from 1975-77, who (National Alliance Mental passed in a car accident while Illness), which treats many visiting colleges his senior in our society dealing with year. anxiety, addictive disorders The list of alumni playdepression, PTSD and schizoing the Varsity Boys that phrenia. day was extraordinary The Men’s Association with New York Knick Carl invites the Garden City Braun (‘45), Tom (‘46) and Community and all hoop lovBill Cullen (‘48), Mort Chute ers out to Garden City High and Bill Reidell (‘56), Dick School to watch your favorite Von Seelen ‘57 and Williams player from the Trojan tradi- Honorary Coach Robert Kenney from GC Junior High School with his 1972 team: Jack Foley, Gerry College scoring record holder tion. The boys Varsity game Kelly, Kevin Malin, Skip Uzzi, Ricky Schnell. Back Row: Mark McCloy, Bill Granneman, Kevin Kuhn, Bob Mahland (‘58). A numat 2 pm has a very competiber of Peter Dennen’s neightive team with an outstand- Tim Rice, Mike Derle and Jimmy Flynn bors, the Kellys, played in the ing junior class. The women’s 1st Alumni game including alumni game at 4 pm has many Charlie (‘68), Billy (‘70) and of the top scorers from recent Larry (‘73). Hot shooting and years including Christina rebounding king Mike Rix (‘70) Mangels (‘12) and will play and members of the very talagainst talented Long Island ented 1973 GC team also played coaches. The men’s game at 6 including Bob Gasparello, pm will have the best of the Larry Labinowski, and Bill 70s from Gasparello, Herbst, Flynn. Other members of the Bergwall, O’Brien, O’Keefe, class of 73 will also be playing Macyko, to Ahlberg, Sotell, this Saturday including Bill Schauf and Buckley; a strong Horstman, John Neilson, John group of 1980s representatives Valyo and Bob Beaudet. includes Jack Tierney, Eugene The honorary coach of the Sackett and Jim Mullooly, Alumni team back in 1976 was current scoring record holder Cliff Hordlow (‘67-’72). The James Mastaglio and a score 1976 game was won by the of 2000 graduates. Alumni with some memoPlease come out and suprable moments -In one hudport the National Alliance on dle during a time out, Coach Mental Illness, a great cause! Hordlow and the Alumni thought they should take it Ricky Herbst ‘75 dunks in pregame easy on the Varsity because GC-CHERRY 1-8 Page - 09-21-16_Layout 1 9/26/16 2:42 PM Page 1 of the lob sided score but one Lay ups in 1976 Alumni Game
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Happy New Year! Thank you to my wonderful clients, past and present. Your trust and confidence in me as a realtor is truly appreciated. I wish you peace, happiness, prosperity and the best of everything in 2017. Thank you for all your business and support.
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120 Meadow Street, Garden City 984 Cathedral Ave., Franklin Square 91 Poplar Street, Garden City 30 Kilburn Road, Garden City 99 Meadow Street, Garden City 132 Pine Street, Garden City 8 Tremont Street, Garden City
68 Pell Terrace, Garden City 113 Locust Street, Garden City 84 Pine Street, Garden City 739 Cypress Drive, Franklin Square 115 Second Street, Unit C-1, Garden City 132 Adams Street, Garden City 100 Euston Road, Garden City 108 Pine Street, Garden City
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Real Estate Salesperson Gold Circle of Excellence Garden City Office 102 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY 516.248.6655, c.516.361.7190 jennifersullivan@danielgale.com Each office is independently owned and operated. We are pledged to provide equal opportunity for housing to any prospective customer or client, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.
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No Winter Worries at The Wyndham
100 Hilton Avenue, Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath. Rental. SD #18. MLS# 2878862. $4,100/mo.
100 Hilton Ave., Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. Rental. SD #18. MLS# 2877133. $5,150/mo.
100 Hilton Avenue, Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2867989. $685,000.
100 Hilton Avenue, Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2893104. $679,000.
100 Hilton Avenue, Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2885239. $775,000.
100 Hilton Avenue, Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2893128. $888,000.
111 Cherry Valley Avenue, Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2888547. $675,000.
Wyndham Resale Specialists: Patricia Costello • Alfred Kohart • Mary Krener • Linda Mulrooney
Wyndham Division 516.739.7171 100 Hilton Avenue, Garden City, NY gardencity@danielgale.com
Consult a Wyndham Resale specialist when looking to buy or sell. Our on-site office staff is unsurpassed in providing thorough knowledge of the Wyndham Complex. Their years of professional experience and excellent service at this Five-Star Luxury Facility ensure a seamless transaction for both seller and buyer.
Rentals • Southampton, NY
6-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #6. MLS# 2892643. $50,000/Aug-Labor Day.
Condos & Co-Ops • Garden City, NY
1-bedroom, 1-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2904245. $259,000.
• Floral Park, NY
1-bedroom, 1-bath. SD #22. MLS# 2900965. $270,000.
Each office is independently owned and operated. We are pledged to provide equal opportunity for housing to any prospective customer or client, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.
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Dougall Fraser Division OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, January 8th, 1:00 – 3:00pm 46 Vassar Street, Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2900991. $1,169,000.
Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath SD #18. MLS# 2887889. $699,000.
UNDER CONTRACT
Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# P1266915. $929,000.
OPEN HOUSE
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, January 8th, 1:30 – 3:30pm 101 Mulberry Avenue, Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2886631. $825,000.
Sunday, January 8th, 1:00 – 4:00pm 191 Wickham Road, Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2893895. $840,000.
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Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2893180. $835,000.
UNDER CONTRACT
Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2888807. $929,000.
Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2898732. $889,000.
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Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.55-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2881082. $1,050,000.
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Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2895977. $589,000.
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Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2896737. $699,000.
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Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2896055. $899,000.
UNDER CONTRACT
Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2885328. $899,000.
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Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2856708. $1,050,000.
Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2851595. $2,100,000.
For more information and to view additional listings, please visit our website at danielgale.com. Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.555-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2771202. $2,199,000.
Garden City, NY 7-bedroom, 7.555-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2801260. $4,999,999.
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Saturday, January 7th, 12:00 – 1:30pm 116 Vernon Ave., Rockville Centre, NY 6-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #11. MLS# 2831539. $849,000.
Saturday, January 7th, 12:00 – 1:30pm 101 S. Lewis Pl., Rockville Centre, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #21. MLS# 2900081. $828,000.
Saturday, January 7th, 2:00 – 3:30pm 118 Andover Rd., Rockville Centre, NY 5-bedroom, 3.55-bath. SD #21. MLS# 2881016. $1,198,000.
Out of Town Listings
UNDER CONTRACT
Franklin Square, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #17. MLS# 2891849. $459,000.
Levittown, NY 4-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #5. MLS# 2845990. $429,000.
UNDER CONTRACT
Hempstead, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #1. MLS# 2892502. $485,000.
UNDER CONTRACT
Malverne, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #12. MLS# 2890632. $479,000.
UNDER CONTRACT
Stewart Manor, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #16. MLS# 2891688. $639,000.
Floral Park, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #22. MLS# 2896253. $685,000.
Holliswood, NY 4-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #26. MLS# P1267914. $899,000.
Rockville Centre, NY 5-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #21. MLS# 2883352. $1,498,000.
Point Lookout, NY 4-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #28. MLS# 2841447. $2,992,000.
2110 Grandview Drive, Orient, NY 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #1. MLS# 2831834. $3,295,000.
UNDER CONTRACT
Franklin Square, NY 4-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #17. MLS# P1272227. $599,000.
Floral Park, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #22. MLS# 2893199. $630,000.
UNDER CONTRACT
Old Westbury, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #2. MLS# 2877360. $1,288,000.
Centre Island, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #6. MLS# 2875726. $1,495,000.
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207 Sold in 2016 We thank all of our clients and customers for another successful year! It is our pleasure to serve you. The Village inventory of homes for sale is currently at an all-time low. Now is the perfect time to allow us to market your home for sale. Call today for a complimentary market analysis, 516.248.6655. 1 Milburn St, Rockville Centre 1 Devereaux Pl, Garden City 1 Milburn St, Rockville Centre 1 Pinetree Ct, Commack 2 Prescott St, Garden City 2 Ivy Way, Port Washington 2 Roxbury Rd, Garden City 3 Garden St, Garden City 4 Birchwood Ct, 4C, Mineola 4 Birchwood Ct, 3M, Mineola 4 Michigan Rd, Bellerose Vill 4 Birchwood Ct, 4C, Mineola 4 Spooner St, Floral Park 5 Tyson Ave, B6, Floral Park 6 Plattsdale Rd, Garden City 6 Lexington Ave, Merrick 6 May Ct, W. Hempstead 7 Saint James N. St, Garden City 7 John St, Garden City 7 Quail Pl, E. Rockaway 7 Salem Ln, Levittown 7 Regina St, Hicksville 7 Jackson St, Garden City 8 Tremont St, Garden City 8 Revere Ct, Floral Park 8 Princeton St, Garden City 9 Kilburn Rd, Garden City 9 Chestnut St, Garden City 10 Primrose Ct, Garden City 10 Wagg Ave, Malverne 11 Spruce St, Garden City 11 Rockaway Ave, Garden City 12 Hamilton Pl, C-6, Garden City 12 Hickory St, Floral Park 14 1st St, Garden City 14 Fox Blvd, Massapequa 17 Iroquois Ln, Commack 18 Roxbury Rd, Garden City 22 Primrose Ave, Floral Park 24 Azalia Ct, Hempstead 26 Hamilton St, K, Garden City 29 Sydney Ave, Malverne 29 Hanover Pl, Merrick 30 Kilburn Rd, Garden City 30 Adams St, Garden City 32 Bromleigh Rd, Stewart Manor 32 Hamilton Pl, 1G, Garden City 32 Hamilton Pl, G-2, Garden City 34 Maxwell Rd, Garden City 34 Willowdale Ave, Port Washington 35 Vassar St, Garden City 37 Euston Rd, Garden City 37 Adams St, Garden City
39 Iris Ave, Floral Park 40 York St, Malverne 41 Bogart St, Huntington Sta 43 Meadow St, Garden City 43 Lewis Pl, Rockville Centre 45 Grand Ave, B2, Rockville Centre 46 1st St, Garden City 48 Main St, Garden City 49 Hilton Ave, Garden City 54 Prescott St, Garden City 54 Maxwell Rd, Garden City 57 Lords Way, Manhasset Hills 60 Hillside Ave, Huntington 64 Kingsbury Rd, Garden City 65 Roosevelt St, Garden City 67 Third St, Garden City 67 Stratford Rd, W. Hempstead 71 Hawthorne St, Massapequa 73 New Hyde Park Rd, Franklin Square 76 Adams St, Garden City 76 1st St, Garden City 80 Vanderwater Ave, Floral Park 80 Brixton Rd, Garden City 81 Brook St, Garden City 81 Garfield St, Garden City 81 Monroe, Garden City 84 Pine St, Garden City 85 Brompton Rd, Garden City 86 5th St, Garden City 86 Forest Ave, Glen Cove 87 10th St, Garden City 89 Doncaster Rd, Malverne 89 Kensington Rd, Garden City 91 Brook St, Garden City 91 Poplar St, Garden City 94 Poplar St, Garden City 96 Jefferson St, Garden City 98 Arrandale Rd, Rockville Centre 98 Poplar St, Garden City 99 Meadow St, Garden City 100 Hilton Ave, 206, Garden City 100 Hilton Ave, 317, Garden City 100 Hilton Ave, 506, Garden City 100 Hilton Ave, 904, Garden City 100 Hilton Ave, M28E, Garden City 100 Euston Rd, Garden City 100 Ocean Ave, 3B, Freeport 101 Second St, A9, Garden City 102 3rd St, Garden City 104 Locust St, Garden City 105 Tracy Pl, Hewlett 105 Seventh St, 6, Garden City 108 Pine St, Garden City
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193 Rockaway Ave, Garden City 196 Mckee St, Floral Park 200 Village Ave, B6, Rockville Centre 200 Atlantic Ave, 110, Lynbrook 205 Meadbrook Rd, Garden City 207 Brompton Rd, Garden City 223 Seventh St, 1K, Garden City 228 Kilburn Rd, Garden City 233 Lexington Ave, W. Hempstead 238 Pershing Pkwy, Mineola 238 Dover Pky, Stewart Manor 246 Tulip Ave, Floral Park 250 New Hyde Park Rd, Franklin Square 267 Plainfield Ave, Floral Park 288 11th St, Garden City 301 Franklin Ave, 203, Garden City 318 Park Ln, Massapequa Park 333 Wellington Rd, Garden City 355 Belmont Ave, W. Hempstead 360 Stewart Ave, 2E, Garden City 360 Stewart Ave, 2B, Garden City 432 Latham Rd, Mineola 487 Chesman St, W. Hempstead 559 Henry St, W. Hempstead 570 Broadway, 1A, Lynbrook 580 Seminole Rd, Franklin Square 619 Windmill Ave, W. Babylon 648 Dogwood Ave, Franklin Square 682 Lakeview Ave, Rockville Centre 739 Cypress Dr, Franklin Square 766 Harrison St, W. Hempstead 799 Forte Blvd, Franklin Square 984 Cathedral Ave, Franklin Square 1065 Propp Ave, Franklin Square 1081 Jericho Oyster B Rd, Muttontown 1545 Highland Ave, New Hyde Park 1655 Michalicki Pl, Merrick 1693 Royal Rd, East Meadow 2000 Royal Ct, 2109, North Hills 3321 Woodward St, Oceanside 3538 Southview Ave, Wantagh 3727 Collector Ln, Bethpage 7955 Nassau Point Rd, Cutchogue 256-17 83rd Ave, Floral Park 65A First St, Garden City 76-32 175th St, Fresh Meadows 89-08 250th St, Bellerose 96-31 149th Ave, Ozone Park
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