The Garden City News (7/23/21)

Village approves new Casino agreement

BY RIKKI MASSAND

At its July meeting the Village Board of Trustees approved a 20-year license agreement for the Garden City Casino, a non-profit tennis and social club in the heart of the village.

The future of the longtime recreational and social hub was secured with the license agreement which is effective October 1, 2021 and runs to September 30, 2041. Following the Board of Trustees’ approval, the Casino license agreement must be signed by representatives of the nonprofit.

Former Garden City mayor and trustee Brian Daughney, who had spoken publicly about the potential for the Casino property at 51 Cathedral Avenue during his years as a village trustee, commented on the decision at the July 15th meeting.

Daughney, an experienced attorney, said that the form of the license agreement does not appear as a standard legal document. Others in attendance at the July 15 meeting questioned the reasoning for not further exploring the use of the facility, and for not following through on the idea of a Request For Proposals (RFP) to find other possible uses.

He challenged the Board of Trustees on holding the Casino

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SUMMER BUBBLES

Enjoying some summer bubble fun at the Community Adventures Summer Camp, which is in full swing at the Garden City Community Church Nursery School. See page 39.

BY RIKKI MASSAND

Rounds of public comments delivered by over a half-dozen of Garden City’s restaurateurs offered insights into the struggles many of them still face 16 months after the initial onset of the pandemic.

Concerns for their futures were exacerbated by an item on the Garden City Board of Trustees agenda for of the July 15 meeting: termination of the “Temporary Revocable License Agreements for Use of Village Owned Property” for the restaurants Calogero’s Novita, Revel, and Waterzooi -- which are all located on Franklin Avenue north of Stewart Avenue.

During the July 15 meeting Trustee Bruce Chester commented that from a liability and insurance point of view, restaurants’ outdoor dining setups and structures are on village property in the parking lots behind Franklin Avenue storefronts. Chester said the municipality must be aware and vigilant of such liability issues.

“The structures were certainly an excellent idea with trying to help these businesses out at the time, to let them have these structures and for clientele to come in (and dine outside). We all want the businesses to succeed and they are all places we have been to and

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BY RIKKI MASSAND

During the Board of Trustees’ meeting on Thursday, July 15 Village Treasurer Irene Woo discussed a recent communication the village received from New York State about funding from the American Rescue Plan Act, which provides funding to all municipalities.

“We were recently notified that the funding that will be distributed to the Village of Garden City will be $2,293,000. As we’ve previously talked about, the state will be distributing this funding in two halves. The first half will be distributed later this summer in the next one month or so, and the second half will be distributed

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Saving the Casino

We were very happy to hear that the Village Board of Trustees has come to an agreement with the Garden City Casino to extend its lease for another twenty years. The Casino, which is a non-profit entity, has been a community resource for residents for over a century, and is beloved by many. It has been the site of many club and community meetings, as well as private gatherings from people who rent its space. In addition, generations of Garden City kids have learned to play tennis there.

Could the Village have earned more money by finding other uses for the property? Maybe. Should it have done so? No. Sometimes making a buck just isn’t worth it.

We were less happy to see the item on

the agenda which would have required Franklin Avenue restaurants to remove their outdoor dining structures.

While it’s reasonable for the Board to consider the safety and aesthetics of the structures, we were taken aback to see that item added to the agenda with no warning. If the Board had passed it, the restaurants would have had only seven days to completely remove the structures. Our understanding is that there was no forewarning to the restaurateurs that this was going to happen.

Fortunately, though, the Board members were willing to listen to the speakers at the meeting, and have tabled the matter until they can get more safety information and input from residents.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Email: Editor@GCNews.com

Wasted legal fees

To the Editor:

Reading the Judge’s finding on dismissal of the lawsuit, it appears clear that the law firm representing the Village did not do any meaningful due diligence before wasting our $100,000.

It’s time for the Village to move on and for the politicians to stop pandering for votes.

Al Salvatico

Missing information

To the Editor:

Last week’s GC News gave much space to an important recent ruling regarding the Village’s lawsuit against the MTA related to the placement of poles in the current third track project. For the most part, the article accurately stated the reasoning behind the Village’s suit and shared several quotes from the judge’s decision.

However, one very important part of the ruling was not mentioned at all in the article, resulting in continued confusion among Village residents. In the judge’s order dismissing the Village’s lawsuit and claims, the Judge explaining several technicalities supporting her decision. Most importantly, (and not mentioned in the GC News article) she went beyond the explanations of the immediate denial to state very clearly that, even if the suit was filed on time, it would have been dismissed on its merits as the approvals were ultimately up to the LIRR as the lead agency in the environmental review process. In other words, the judge stated unequivocally that the Village’s claims and objections had no merit under the law.

“The lead agency had the duty to comb through reports, analyses and other documents before making its determination, and it is not for the Court to duplicate these efforts or second-guess an agency’s decision.” Judge Pineda-Kirwin wrote. “An agency is further granted considerable latitude for the exercise of discretion in the assessment of the environmental outcome of a project.”

As an additional note, the previous

BOT had solicited advice from two law firms about the viability of this suit. It has been reported that both firms advised the Village that they would not be successful, telling the Village that although there were possible viable claims to be made, the chances of being victorious were slim at best.  A summary of the advice has been on the village website for almost a year (July 2020).  The firms included the law firm which the Village eventually hired. As expressed numerous times by several past and present board members, this legal advice was the basis to forego litigation and instead, in their view, work to ameliorate the impact of the third track project including the poles.  Because of FABGC and Revamp pressure however, the Village decided to file suit and has spent at least $100,000 in legal fees from taxpayer money. Not only has the lawsuit resulted in a significant loss for the Village in the courts and an unnecessary waste of taxpayer money, it has more importantly risked the estimated $800,000 to $1,100,000 of landscaping that the MTA/ LIRR had offered.  This landscaping money was not part of the original community fund. This money and any other support we may have gotten from the MTA to mitigate this work is now in jeopardy. This has been an important issue for the Village, generating a lot of emotion and debate. As the Board contemplates next steps, and the use of additional taxpayer money, it’s vital for all aspects of the story to be told.

Judy Courtney

Return to normal

To the Editor:

Kudos to the Trustees for their consideration to restore to or residents the roads and parking spaces abutting the restaurants mentioned in the mayor’s column last week.

In addition, I hope they will consider limiting the number of outside tables to just 50% of the pedestrian space as it has become increasingly difficult to maneuver around some of the tables,

WPOA presents scholarship to GCHS seniors

Western Property Owners Association (WPOA) President RoseAnn Vernice participated in Garden City High School’s Senior Awards Ceremony in June, presenting the following scholarships to Sara Aquino, who received the WPOA Scholarship in Memory of Past Presidents John F. Traxler, Paul J. Muscarella and Thomas Whalen. Sara is heading off to college to pursue a career in early childhood education. At Garden City High School, Sara participated in Key Club during her four years, and had served as vice president. Her volunteer service during high school included Christmas gift wrapping, the prom dress drive through the

Fashion Club, and the Thanksgiving senior class food and coat drives. At the GC Public Library, she participated in the annual Get Well Card event, by creating and inspiring well wishes. She volunteered in the St. Anne’s Youth Ministry, and was a Girl Scout, achieving the prestigious Gold Award.

Natalie Palmeri, who received the WPOA Association Scholarship, plans to attend Kent State University, pursuing a career in fashion as a merchandiser or designer. Natalie served as a Sons of Italy American Lodge teen representative, participating in various charity events. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she helped organize and lead food bank

Attention students!

collection and distribution, including a Thanksgiving mobile food collection through Garden City High School. She has volunteered at St. Anne’s Church in its Youth Ministry and Respite Program, and through the United Federation of Teachers, organizing and working at food, book, and clothing drives, and at the organization’s Thanksgiving and the Holiday party for homeless children.

The WPOA scholarships recognize students who have been actively involved in student life at Garden City High School, achieved academic success, demonstrated a willingness to participate in community service, and will be pursuing further education.

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Garden City High School senior Sara Aquino receives the WPOA Scholarship in Memory of Past Presidents John F. Traxler, Paul J. Muscarella and Thomas Whalen from WPOA President RoseAnn Vernice. The WPOA’s second scholarship winner, Natalie Palmeri, was not able to attend the awards ceremony because she was competing in a lacrosse tournament that evening.

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GCPD lieutenant, sergeant earn promotions

Lieutenant Thomas Federlein (center) is pictured with Trustee John Delany, Mayor Cosmo Veneziale, Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson (far right), his wife, Lisa, and daughter, Abigail.

German is for Everyone

Sergeant Stephen Touhy (center) is pictured with Trustee John Delany, Mayor Cosmo Veneziale, Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson (far right), his wife Nancy, son Cole, and daughter Keira.

Lieutenant Thomas Federlein and Sergeant Stephen Touhy received promotions during the July 15, 2021 Board meeting. Trustee John Delany administered their oaths of office during a brief ceremony.

“I congratulate you both on your promotions as I know you are both dedicated and have earned this great recognition,” Mayor Cosmo Veneziale said.

Lt. Federlein is a 27-year veteran of the Garden City Police Department. During those years, he has served in patrol and traffic enforcement divisions. He was promoted to Sergeant in 2017 and was assigned as patrol supervisor, as well as supervisor of the traffic enforcement and motor carrier divisions. Throughout his career, Sgt. Federlein has been the recipient of numerous departmental awards, as well as the Nassau County Municipal Police Chiefs Distinguished Service Award, the American Legion Law and Order Award and the Town of Hempstead Police Service

Award. Lt. Federlein resides in Suffolk County with his wife, Lisa, and daughter, Abigail.

“Lieutenant Federlein has proven himself to be an exceptional officer, supervisor and leader. We have no doubt he will excel in this new role,” Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson said.

Sgt. Touhy is a 22-year veteran of the Garden City Police Department and a threeyear veteran of the New York City Police Department. During his tenure at Garden City, he has served in the Patrol Division. He has been the recipient of numerous departmental awards, as well as the American Legion award and Police Officer of the Year award. Sgt. Touhy resides in Suffolk County with his wife, Nancy, sons Ryan and Cole, and daughter, Keira.

“We are confident Sergeant Touhy will continue the tradition of excellence and professionalism we have come to know and expect from our Police Department,” Commissioner Jackson said.

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Style: Exp Ranch 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath

Lot Size: .34 acres

Total taxes: $28,019

MLS number: 3258254

The Seller’s Team: John Wilton and Doris Ogazon, Garden City Properties

The Buyer’s Team: Doris Ogazon, Garden City Properties

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Sold Price: $1,125,000

Date: 07/15/2021

4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1

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Style: Colonial

Lot Size: .25 acres

Total taxes: $24,447

MLS number: 3308023

The Seller’s Team: Karen Guendjoian, Coach Realtors Fennessy Associates

The Buyer’s Team: Nancy Giannone, Coach Realtors Fennessy Associates 111 Willow Street

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Sold price: $800,000

Date: 07/19/2021

Style: Colonial

3 bedrooms, 1 full bath Lot Size: .14 acres

Total taxes: $14,903

MLS number: 3308059

The Seller’s Team: Margaret MacRae, Signature Premier Properties

The Buyer’s Team: Suzanne Weis, Compass Greater NY

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Girl Scout Troop 1249 needs help to reach its goal

Scouts from Troop 1249 with 30 completed bags to be delivered to the INN this Friday.

Garden City Senior Center is Open

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

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

Summer Concerts at the Gazebo Recreation and Parks Summer Concerts at the Gazebo have begun.  Concerts are held at the gazebo on the corner of Hilton and Stewart Avenues and begin at 7:15 p.m. Bring a chair,

Girl Scout Troop 1249 has thirty bags ready for the INN! But it also has 33 uncompleted bags. There are 25 bags without sunscreen and 33 without water bottles. The girls would love for you to share this with family and friends. They are on a great roll and can’t wait to distribute all 63 bags.

Play is an important aspect of a child’s life. As a Cadette Girl Scout Troop, Troop 1249 would like to emphasize the importance of play. As a troop, it decided to have a “Fun in the Sun Drive” as its “Take Action Project.” In this drive the girls will collect summer items/toys, and bag them for kids in need.

The Troop decided to partner up with the INN (an organization that hands out food and supplies for those who need it) by giving them the bags members made to hand out.

You may be wondering “Why is play so important?” and here’s why. Play can benefit many crucial skills for young children such as socialization, fine motor skills, early learning, creativity, imagination, engaging/participation, literacy, and so much more. While playing, kids are actively participating and feel like they are “in control of the world.”

It is said that kids need to play more and memorize less since play is a great way to learn. Although play is important, some children don’t have as many opportunities to play as others. It is so important for kids to play and that’s where this project steps in.

Troop 1249 would love for you to help with this “Fun in the Sun Drive.”

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wear a mask and please practice social distancing while attending the concert.

In the case of less than “better than perfect” weather, the concert will be moved to St. Paul’s Cluett Hall.

Our performers are as follows:

July 29 - The Tercels – Rock and Roll from the 50s and 60s

August 5 - Hour Glass – The Music of James Taylor

August 12 - Stan Zizka and the Del-Satins  - Doo Wop and More From This Legendary Group

August 19  - Radio Flashback – 70s Radio Hits

Senior Exercise with Felicia

Come join us for Senior Exercise with Felicia at the Garden City Senior Center!  Due to COVID restrictions, this program will no longer be a drop in program.  Participants will need to pre-register, wear masks, and fill out a COVID form, and space will be limited. Classes will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m.  In order to attend a class you must pre-register.  You may pre-register up to two days before the class you want to attend by calling the Senior Center between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at 385-8006.  For a Monday class, you may

To see the Troop’s Wishlist, open the camera app on your smartphone or tablet, hover over the QR code below and you will be taken right to the Amazon wishlist. When you purchase the item, it will be delivered to Troop leaders’ homes. Once the troop has the 33 water bottles and 25 sunscreens (sticks or sprays), it will gather to put the bags together and then deliver them to the INN and make some children’s summer a little more fun. They won’t even know they are learning through play!

If you are having trouble with the QR code and would prefer a link to be emailed to you, or don’t like ordering from Amazon but want to help, please email  gardencitytroop1249@gmail.com.

To see the Amazon wishlist for the troop's project, open the camera app on your smart phone and hover over this QR code.

call the Friday before. Space is limited. “Zumba” Exercise Classes

Our spring session of our “Zumba Gold” fitness will be held in on Thursday afternoons at 2:15 p.m. at The Senior Center. Each 45-minute class, teaching the basics of Zumba exercise, is led by Felicia Lovaglio, our certified Zumba exercise instructor.  This class is geared for seniors or the beginner adult.  The six week session will begin Thursday, July 15. The price for the session is $36. To register this class, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

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The 2021 baseball season: As the rules change

BY BOB MORGAN, JR.

As a change of pace, here are some thoughts about Major League Baseball (MLB) in 2021 and the many rule changes, both already implemented and under consideration,.

Thankfully, this is mostly a postCovid year in baseball, although the Yankees’ six positive tests last week provided a reminder that the virus still hovers over the game to a limited extent.

Still, things are much better.  There have been far fewer postponed games this year.  About 85 percent of Tier-1 personnel (players, coaches and anyone in daily contact with them) are reported to be vaccinated.   And in most cities, attendance at games is pretty much at full capacity, with many fans eagerly returning to an in person viewing. experience.

Covid is directly related to two rule changes initiated last year and continued in 2021 to shorten the game and restrict time spent at ballparks.  One rule limits each game of a doubleheader to seven regulation innings rather than nine.  A second change puts an automatic runner on second base at the start of  each team’s  extra inning innings, making the scoring of runs much more likely.

For what it is worth, I am not particularly enthusiastic about seven inning games, although I can see some reasonable rationale.  The downside is that it changes the strategy of the game, at least as it relates to use of starting and relief pitchers.  In addition, as a fan I might not believe I got my money’s worth  if I attended a short game that is a part of  those separate admission daynight double headers.  However, I can see some logic of limiting marathon days that take many hours to finish and wreak havoc upon a team’s pitching staff.

But I am completely opposed to placing a runner on second in extra innings.  This completely changes the strategy of the game at a critical juncture.  Rather than trying to get a hit, the leadoff batter in an inning is probably best advised to

hit a ground ball to the right side to advance the runner to third.

Another effective change in 2021, not particularly related to Covid, is the enhanced enforcement by MLB of the ban on foreign substances used by pitchers to get more spin on the ball.  This makes sense, especially in an era of anemic batting averages, although you wonder why this campaign began in the middle of the season.  It has had a significant effect on some purported targets, but not others like the Yankees’ Gerrit Cole.

There are a number of other potential changes, in addition to the perennial battle over extending the use of the designated hitter (DH), which is used by the American League but not the National League.  The DH rule seems to be tied up in the collective bargaining process between MLB and the players’ union.

Two possible revisions that are being discussed are both aimed at increasing the offense.  One would eliminate the ability to use defensive shifts with three infielders on one side of the diamonds.  My reaction is that more hitters should simply try to spray their hits around.  The other potential change would be to move back the pitcher’s mound by a foot or so.  This strikes me as pretty extreme.

One change that does makes very good sense is allowing a very limited number of challenges to ball/strike calls. (Plays in the field are already reviewed.)  I would advocate a method somewhat similar to challenges of line calls in tennis.   While tennis players in theory can challenge an unlimited number of calls, they are limited to three wrong challenges per set, or four if the set goes into a tiebreaker.  This system seems to work well in limiting the number of challenges while reversing really egregious mistakes.

Hopefully Covid will only be a memory next year and the game will get completely back to normal. Hopefully, MLB will make some sensible decisions on the rules.

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Felony DWI

Upon investigation of an erratic driver on Clinton Road and St. James Street North on July 14th, Garden City Police arrested a 28-year-old female for DWI and unsafe lane usage. The DWI was a felony charge due to a prior DWI conviction.

Fallen power line

Officers and Firefighters responded to New Hyde Park Road on July 14th for a fallen power line causing a hazardous condition, local power outages, and traffic light malfunctions. The area was safeguarded until arrival by PSEG.

Activated alarm

ed stolen from 7th Street on July 16th.

Unlicensed motorist

An unlicensed motorist was charged with passing a stop sign on Hilton Avenue on July 16th.

Power outage

As a result of a PSEG power grid issue, Officers responded to multiple traffic light outages on Clinton Road on July 16th.

Porch

piracy

A male subject was observed on a video surveillance camera stealing packages from a Pine Street porch at 5:55 AM on July 17th.

Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a residence for a fire alarm on July 14th. Upon investigation it was determined the alarm was activated by ongoing construction.

Gate malfunction

Police responded to a railroad gate malfunction at the Nassau Boulevard crossing on July 14th

Tinted windshield

A motorist was charged with driving on Stewart Avenue with a suspended license and a non-transparent windshield on July 14th.

Larceny warrant

After an investigation, on July 15th Garden City Police arrested a 58-year-old male on Franklin Avenue for a Nassau County larceny warrant.

Check fraud

Garden City Detectives arrested a 32-year-old male for allegedly cashing a $4,800 check against a resident’s bank account.

DWI arrest

Upon investigation of a two-vehicle crash on Hilton Avenue at 3rd Street on July 15th, one of the operators, a 40-year-old female, was arrested for DWI.

Excessive speed

A motorist was charged with driving in the vicinity of the High School with a suspended license and excessive speed on July 16th. Another motorist was charged with driving on Clinton Road with a suspended registration and excessive speed.

Stolen bicycle

An unattended bicycle was report-

Suspended license

Upon investigation of a two-vehicle crash on Cathedral Avenue and 1st Street, one of the operators was charged with driving with suspended driver license privileges and unlicensed operation on July 17th.

Leaving the scene

As a result of an investigation in Parking Field 7S, on July 17th a motorist was charged with leaving the scene after striking a parked vehicle which was then pushed into a brick wall. The wall and the parked vehicle were both damaged.

Repeated trespasser

Officers responded to 1st Street on July 18th for a report of a suspicious person in an enclosed residential yard. Upon a search of the area, the subject, a 56-year-old male, was apprehended on Sunset Lane and charged with criminal trespass. Upon further investigation, he was charged with three prior residential trespass offenses that occurred in June on 2nd Street, Cathedral Avenue, and Hilton Avenue.

Identity theft

An unknown person reportedly stole a resident’s identity to open a bank account and then attempted to transfer money from his regular bank account to this new account.

Speeders on Clinton

Two unlicensed operators were charged with excessive speed on Clinton Road.

Serious crash

GCPD, GCFD, and the NCPD Emergency Services Unit (ESU)

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Cathedral Ave. Traffic Calming Study Results

At the July 15 Board of Trustees meeting, Frank Filiciotto, P.E., from Creighton Manning Engineering, LLP, presented the results of a road diet traffic calming study for Cathedral Avenue. The Cathedral Avenue corridor has experienced speeding and a significant number of motor vehicle crashes in recent years. Between 2017-2019, 163 accidents were reported, 56 percent of which caused injury. Community requests for traffic calming interventions prompted the opportunity to evaluate Cathedral Avenue. Creighton Manning Engineering, LLP began a study in January 2021 to evaluate the feasibility of implementing a road diet along Cathedral Avenue from 7th Street to St. Paul’s Place.

The proposed road diet would transform Cathedral Avenue, which is Nassau County-owned, from a fourlane road without shoulders into a three-lane road with shoulders – one travel lane in each direction from St. Paul’s Place to 6th Street with a twoway left-turn lane. Shoulders could be paved, turned into dedicated bike lanes or created with curb extensions. Following feedback provided by residents, Board members and Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson, Creighton Manning will finalize the report and conceptual plan so that it can be adopted by the Board of Trustees, if desired, and then submitted to Nassau County for review and approval. To view the PowerPoint presentation and read the draft report, please visit the Village website, www. gardencityny.net.

COVID Funding

Village Treasurer Irene Woo has announced that the Village will receive a total of $2.293 million in COVID relief funding through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, a $1.9 trillion relief bill signed into law in March. The stimulus package provides billions of dollars in direct financial relief for state and local governments, including $65 billion for America’s cities, villages and towns, as well as $65 billion for counties.

The Village is receiving an estimated $110 per capita. The funding will be delivered in tranches; the first half is expected to be received within the next month, and the second half 12 months after the first payment is received. Unlike FEMA funding, the relief will arrive before the Village reports how the funding is being used. Use of funds has recently been expanded to now include any COVID-related revenue losses as well as water, sewer and broadband infrastructure improvements. Ms. Woo said Finance

Department staff is reviewing the voluminous guidelines distributed by the United States Department of the Treasury. Once funding is received, the Board of Trustees will direct those funds as they see fit within the guidelines.

Franklin Ave. Grade

Crossing Renewal

The MTA/LIRR will be performing an emergency crossing rehabilitation on the Franklin Avenue grade crossing for approximately 24 hours starting on Saturday July 31 at 1:00 a.m. to Sunday August 1 at 1:00 a.m. due to a defect discovered within the crossing. The MTA must close the crossing the prior weekend, from 11:00 p.m. on Friday, July 23 to approximately 8:00 a.m. Saturday, July 24 to allow for its Signal Department to do preparatory work for the following weekend. Signage will be placed at the crossing prior to its closure so it will be advertised to the community/ business owners/pedestrians/drivers. The MTA is coordinating and communicating with the Garden City Fire and Police Departments, which will notify the Ambulance crews in advance. The MTAPD will also be on both sides of the crossing to support the closure.

deficiency be immediately addressed.

Outdoor Dining Tents

After discussion amongst the Village Board of Trustees and the public during the July 15 Board meeting, including several restaurant owners on Franklin Avenue and Seventh Street and representatives of the Chamber of Commerce, the Trustees have agreed to obtain additional feedback from the Building and Fire Departments with regard to the dining tents and partitions that the restaurants erected behind their restaurants in the Village during COVID capacity restrictions.

water complaints.

Well 7 (Waterworks site): Well No. 7 is in operation. The contractor is working on ordering parts for punch list items. Permanent construction to be incorporated with permanent construction of Well Nos. 8 and 12.

Wells 8 and 12 (Rockaway Avenue site): Both AOP enclosures are powered. Received clean BACs from Well No. 12. Ready to begin flowing water on-site. Begin chlorinating/ disinfecting mains, flushing and pressure testing. Expecting Trojan on-site within the next few weeks to begin work on AOP enclosures followed by performance testing.

Well No 9 (Wilson Street site): The Engineering Report was submitted the week of May 3, 2021. H2M will provide the Village with a proposal for design of an AOP treatment system.

AED Replacement

After a review of Village facilities, it was determined that there was a need for the immediate purchase and installation of additional Automated External Defibrillator (AED) devices within the Village. The capital project, slated for Fiscal Year 2022-23, has now been moved up to Fiscal Year 2021-22.

Currently the Village owns 46 AEDs, which are located in every police car and fire apparatus, and at Village facilities. The Village will purchase 43 additional devices, including replacement of discontinued models and additional devices to be installed at identified necessary locations throughout the Village. Additionally, Community Park, as one of the largest Village facilities, needed additional AEDs to properly service such a large area. The amount of AEDs at Community Park increased from two to five. At St. Paul’s there are AEDs located in each of the facilities there - Cluett Hall, the Field House and the comfort station. AEDs are also located at each neighborhood park. This life-saving equipment affects the Village as a whole and impacts the life and safety of Village residents and staff. Therefore, it is imperative that this

By way of background, in January 2021 the Garden City Chamber of Commerce requested authorization to extend the enhanced Outdoor Dining Program for Waterzooi, Novita, Calogero’s and Revel for all of 2021 or until such time as capacity restrictions on restaurants are lifted. The aforementioned restaurants installed partitions and erected tents to accommodate additional outdoor dining. Authorization was approved for the establishments to continue offering additional outdoor dining for a oneyear period (December 31, 2021) or until such time as capacity restrictions on restaurants were lifted (or whichever came earlier). The Fire and Building Departments voiced several concerns regarding the tent structures and access to these establishments.

The Mayor has contacted the Nassau County Fire Marshal’s office to review the outdoor dining structures.

Fire Safety Committee

The Mayor’s Village Fire Safety Committee continues to meet weekly with preliminary draft reports from each sub-committee due shortly. The resident volunteers have worked diligently to address the fire safety issues confronting our Village.

Water Tower Update

Water Tower: At the water tower off Old Country Road, the contractor continues with application of exterior tank finish coating and scaffolding removals. All scaffolding has been dismantled.

Discolored Water: H2M had phone conversations with residents with recent discolored water issues. H2M also reached out to the Village to obtain record of consumer complaints. Waiting for discolored water presence history to evaluate locations, etc. H2M investigated additional discolored

Wells 10 and 11 (Clinton Road site): Village to put Well No. 10 into system with treatment.

Wells 13 and 14 (Garden City Country Club site): Received approval from the New York State Department of Health to operate wells with treatment to system. Well No. 13 is able to run to system. Well No. 14 requires consecutive satisfactory bacteriological samples. We are waiting for result for the Nassau County Health Department permission to operate Well No. 14.

Wells 15 and 16 Hilton Park site): Crews are continuing brick and roof work and installed RFP stairs and railing. The drainage system will be installed.

Police Promotions

Lieutenant Thomas Federlein and Sergeant Stephen Touhy received promotions during the July 15, 2021 Board meeting. Trustee John Delany administered their oaths of office during a brief ceremony. “I congratulate you both on your promotions as I know you are both dedicated and have earned this great recognition,” Mayor Cosmo Veneziale said.

Lt. Federlein is a 27-year veteran of the Garden City Police Department. During those years, he has served in patrol and traffic enforcement divisions. He was promoted to Sergeant in 2017 and was assigned as patrol supervisor, as well as supervisor of the traffic enforcement and motor carrier divisions. Throughout his career, Sgt. Federlein has been the recipient of numerous departmental awards, as well as the Nassau County Municipal Police Chiefs Distinguished Service Award, the American Legion Law and Order Award and the Town of Hempstead Police Service Award. Lt. Federlein resides in Suffolk County with his wife, Lisa, and daughter,

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Ethical issues in our times

Should we be allowed to choose any personal identity or group affiliation we want? If not, why not?

In this age of individual freedom, many are claiming the right to decide their gender preferences. Others who are “said ” to be white have asserted to be African-American, one such person using such a designation even serving as a head of a NAACP chapter, while others who are “said ” to be Black have “passed” for white. Another, a respected scholar of indigenous peoples and cultures has been attacked for claiming native American identity while no tribe recognizes her declaration as legitimate. Why can we not choose our personal identity and group membership, and identify with whatever group as we so choose? What limitations should con -

strain us? And are these to be cultural norms or legal requirements? What then are the appropriate limitations to our individual freedom and self-determination?

This zoom discussion, led by Ethical Humanist Society of LI member Dr. David Sprintzen, emeritus professor of philosophy at LIU, will take place Thursday, August 5 from 7 to 9 pm on Zoom at: https://us02web. zoom.us/j/896985586

This is August installment of “Ethical Issues in Our Times”: a joint effort of the Ethical Society of Long Island and the Humanists of Long Island.

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Dorothy Jean Alford

Dorothy J. (McNamara) Alford passed away on June 9 at the age of 91. Mrs. Alford lived on Princeton St. with her husband Edward and raised four children during their 65-year marriage. Born in 1929 to John and Ellen McNamara, she grew up on the West Side of Manhattan and attended the Cathedral School for girls. Dorothy earned an academic scholarship to St. John’s University where she served as Editor of the school newspaper and graduated with honors. While working in the journalism field

in New York City, Dorothy met Edward at a noon Mass service. Ed was an FBI Special Agent. Following their marriage in 1952, they lived briefly in Detroit, Michigan, before returning to Brooklyn, Stewart Manor, and finally Garden City. Dorothy was active in St. Anne’s parish, where she served as Regent of the local chapter of the Catholic Daughters of America. She was also an avid and talented Bridge player and loved Irish music as well as the opera.

After Ed retired from the Bureau, the pair indulged their passion for travel, and visited locales on four continents. Eventually leaving GC, they retired to Ocean Ridge, Palm Beach County, Florida.

Dorothy was preceded in death by Edward in 2017, and her daughter Frances in 1985. She is survived by son Edward Jr. (Maureen) of Ft. Lauderdale, Fl, daughter Aileen Alford Pappas (Ken) of Dix Hills, and son John (Melinda) of Garden City.  She also leaves seven grandchildren, Amelie (Mike), Courtney, Meghan (Andrew), Peter, Timothy, Arianna, and Christopher.

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“All’s Fair and Other California Stories.” Linda Feyder.

BY GARY SIMEONE

Garden City resident Linda Sullivan (pen name Linda Feyder) has written a collection of short stories, “All’s Fair and Other California Stories,” which is set to be released in late September.

“"In each story, there is a diverse and unique character who is seeking fulfillment and connection in the sunny state of California,” said Feyder. “Each story offers a brief glimpse into the different character's lives.”

Her cast of characters include a husband-and-wife couple who relocate from New York City to Palm Desert, a Mexican woman who ends up marrying an American man, and a young man who is disqualified from the navy and

goes to live in his sister’s home.

“Each of these characters is dealing with a conflict of sorts. The woman is trying to adjust to the arid desert life while monitoring her husband’s declining health. The Mexican woman finds this great man, only to end up alone and deserted, and the young man struggles with his identity and sexuality.”

Feyder said that her profession as a psychotherapist helped her to develop many of the characters in her mind.

“There is definitely a link between a therapist and writer because with my patients I’m entering someone else’s world for a while. That enabled me to develop each of these characters and to tell the human story.”

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PhotograPhy history

One of the earliest images of the Garden City Fire Department taken in 1905 in front of the third Garden City Hotel (1901). There are 50 men in full uniform in this photo and the photographer is standing on a ladder to get this angle. The need for a fire department was made clear in 1899 when the second Garden City Hotel burned down.

Note the team of horses with the pumper. Also, there is an early automobile parked behind them on the right. The man in the front center with his hands crossed is George Hubbell. He was the manager of the Garden City Company at the time and would become Garden City’s first mayor in 1919 when the Village incorporated.

Court of Honor at Casino

The A.T. Stewart Consignment Shop

BY MELISSA JAEGER

All too often I hear, “I’ve lived in GC for so many years and never knew you existed.”  Or, “You’re a well-kept secret.”  These are not words that a store like ours likes to hear.  With that said, allow me to tell you where to find us.  The physical address is 109 Eleventh Street in Garden City.  We are sandwiched between the GC Water Department (the brick building) and the Senior Community Center (on Golf Club Lane).  Up until recently, Lord & Taylor was our preferred landmark.  We are not a traditional storefront; rather we are located in the freshly-painted yellow GC Historical Society (TGCHS) house/ museum, in the rear basement of the building.  Be sure to check for the OPEN flag flying on the right side of the house. Most of our merchandise is consigned – meaning what when the item sells, the owner gets 50% of the selling price.  All the proceeds from the Shop sales directly benefit TGCHS.  In addition to our best sellers – jewelry (costume and fine), lamps, mirrors, and crystal (Waterford, Baccarat, Tiffany) -- we take/accept silver, pocketbooks, fine china, furniture, artwork, and collectibles.  All items are in new or nearly new condition.

We also supplement our inventory with a whole line of fresh NEW merchandise purchased through the NY Gift Show.  Check out our cocktail napkins, candles, gourmet goodies, enamel hinged boxes, clever flour-sack dish towels and decorative pillows, Bearington bears, and placemats.  With so few brick and mortar places left in which to shop, we want to be your go-to place for home décor and gifts.  Managed by me and staffed by almost 30 other volunteers, we do our best to make the Exchange a warm and inviting atmosphere.  If you’re doing a “stay-cation,” make sure to continue to support the Exchange. So come in and give us a try!  Let us know what you think.

All volunteers have been vaccinated; however, you will see that many of us continue to wear our masks, out of an abundance of caution.  We continue to offer hand-sanitizer when you enter the shop, and, to keep you feeling safe, we are running the air purifier which cleans the air in the Shop every hour.

I want to mention our summer hours.  Our Wednesday late night shopping hours have been suspended, and will resume in September.  Also, for the month of August only, we will be closed on Saturdays (Aug. 7, 14, 21, and 27).  We get newly consigned merchandise almost every day!   If you can’t make it in right away, please shop online at www.atstewartexchange.org and come to the Exchange to pick up.  We also post photos on the AT Stewart Exchange Facebook and Instagram pages, as well as the TGCHS website (www.tgchs.org). Unfamiliar with the Exchange Consignment Shop?  We are housed in The Garden City Historical Society (TGCHS) Museum on 109 Eleventh Street (in the basement of the building). All the proceeds from the Shop sales directly benefit TGCHS.  In addition to our best sellers – jewelry (costume and fine), lamps, mirrors, and crystal (Waterford, Baccarat, Tiffany) -- we take/accept silver, pocketbooks, china, furniture, artwork, and collectibles.  All items are in new or nearly new condition.

Up until a year ago, we did consignments by walk-in.  With the virus, we have had to take measures to safeguard our customers, consignors, and volunteers.  Having appointments helps to keep down the numbers of people in the Shop at any point in time and reduces wait-times to consign.  Consignments are now done Wednesday through Friday, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. by appointment ONLY, so please call (516)746-8900.  Unsure if your items are appropriate to consign?  Email photos to store@ atstewartexchange.org and be sure to include sizing info.  Please be sure items are cleaned and polished, ready for sale. All the profits from the Consignment Shop support the maintenance and upkeep of TGCHS Museum.  Thanks to your generous support, work on the outside of the Museum continues.

The Shop is located at 109 Eleventh Street.

Shop Hours: Tues–Fri: 10:00–4:00 p.m., Wednesday til 6:00 p.m.; Sat: Noon–4:00 p.m.

For more information, please call (516) 746-8900.

It’s all about the “shoes” at Garden City Footcare

BY GARY SIMEONE

There are shoes of all makes, sizes and designs at the Garden City Footcare office on Nassau Boulevard. It is kind of a theme that the owner, Dr. Jacqueline Murphy, began at her practice over twenty years ago.

“ It started with a patient of mine who used to bring miniature shoe ornaments for my Christmas tree, ” said Dr. Murphy, who has been at the location at 11 Nassau Boulevard since 1994. “ It kind of grew over the years and now a lot of my patients who come in for appointments always bring me different types of shoes for my collection.

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The shoes she has in her collection include ones that resemble hammers and soap dispensers, cake stands, decorative dishes, and two chairs that look like shoes. Of course, there are many pictures throughout the office showing people’s feet and all kinds of different shoes.

“ It’s crazy how big this fad has become. Now I’ve even gotten keychains and tape dispensers with shoes on them. ”

Dr. Murphy, a Garden City resident, said she has always had an interest in becoming a doctor, and that is what led her in the direction

of podiatry.

“ I was never interested in being an emergency room doctor because I didn’t want to deal with life and death situations or emergency calls late at night. I thought that podiatry was a good field because you’re still focused on healing people. ”

She graduated from NY College of Podiatric Medicine and did her residency at St. Barnabus Hospital in the Bronx and Coney Island Hospital in Brooklyn.

When she first started working in the field, she worked alongside two other doctors before opening her own practice in Garden City.

“ I think being solo helps me focus on each one of my patients better, ” said Dr. Murphy. “ I can cater to their needs and find out the specific issues without getting the input from other specialists. ”

She said that her practice treats mostly a senior citizen population who come in for all different types of ailments. Those ailments include ingrown toenails, corns, calluses, heel spurs and broken bones.

Now that’s it’s the summer season, she said she is seeing a lot of patients come in with splinters on their feet from walking around without socks or protective footwear.

Garden City Footcare is open Monday Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. They are also open on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

On Fridays, Dr. Murphy does

house-calls in the area for home bound patients.

To find out more information, you can visit her website, http://www. gcfootcare.com.

Blood drive to be held at Garden City Library

Long Island Blood Services will be holding a blood drive at the Garden City Public Library on Tuesday, August 10, from 1:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. in the Large Meeting room on the lower level of the Library. Area hospitals are in need of local residents’ help. Each donation can help to save up to three lives.

Appointments are strongly preferred, walk-ins are welcomed only if capacity permits. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-688-0900 to

schedule an appointment or for any medical questions concerning blood donations or visit the Garden City Public Library website at www.gardencitypl.org. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic and CDC guidelines, Long Island Blood Services requires that masks must be worn during the entire session.

https://donate.nybc.org/donor/ schedules/drive_schedule/282050

Thank you for your donation and support during this critical time.

Teen Crafternoon: Kindness Rocks

WE’RE STILL OPEN

GC to receive nearly $2.3 million in federal funds

next year. We are continuing to review the voluminous guidance that is being issued by the U.S. Treasury Department, including the specific guidance for appropriate uses of the funds,” Woo told the board and the public at the meeting.

She added that usage of the federally-issued funds would come along with strict recording guidelines for them. A known prohibited use would be to lower or abate property taxes at the local level.

Village Trustee John Delany asked if the $2.293 million would be more or less than the Village Finance team and

administration may have anticipated when the American Rescue Plan was announced.

Woo says this appears on-target for what was expected, as in previous updates the numbers indicated that the village would be receiving roughly $110 per resident in the municipality.

Woo told the Board the latest U.S. Census data was used to calculate figures for municipalities, and the amount apportioned for Garden City is based on its population of 22,000 residents in the village.

“In the early months this year there was another (higher) amount communicated but that was incorrect because

LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE OF FORMATION

Maggie Johansen Coaching, LLC.

Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State New York (SSNY) on February 24, 2021. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served to 82 Oxford Boulevard, Garden City, NY 11530. Purpose: Any lawful acts.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION Forwheel LLC.

A domestic LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 6/26/2021. Office location: Nassau. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 3716 Stokes Avenue, Bethpage, New York, 11714. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION

Tresses by TI, LLC.

Arts. Of Org.filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/22/2021. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: TRESSES BY TI LLC, P.O. BOX 340905, JAMAICA, NY 11434. Purpose: Any lawful activities.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION

Nelly Suazo Agency LLC.

Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State on NY (SSNY) on 5/6/21. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to 35 Gladiolus Ave., Floral Park, NY 11001. Purpose: Any lawful act.

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the funds need to be distributed to both the county and the villages. Because Garden City residents are also residents of Nassau County, the funds were eventually halved. The initial expected funding was double what we are actually going to receive but the amount needs to be split between the village and Nassau County,” Woo noted.

At the July 15 meeting the Board of Trustees approved the appropriation of $197,253 in Termination Reserves for three village employees, with over 90% of that for one Garden City Police employee ($191,664)

and the rest for another former GCPD employee ($3,860) and for one former Public Works employee ($1,728).

The Board also declared an emergency as a need was identified upon inspections and reviews at village-owned and operated facilities: the purchase of new Automated External Defibrillator (AED) equipment, for $75,000. The item voted for was an AED Replacement Project, and the Board has moved this capital project previously budgeted for a future year to the current fiscal year. The Declaration of an Emergency

to purchase the AED equipment came along with a transfer of funds from the village’s Contingent account to the AED Replacement Project account. The Board’s declaration of an emergency came along with the appropriation of $56,781 to vendor G.E. Pickering of Sea Cliff, to purchase the needed AED equipment.

The remaining $18,219 that was allocated with the $75,000 for the AED Replacement capital project will go towards the purchase of additional units identified, to wire the boxes directly to the facility alarm, as voted on by the board.

Village Board approves new 20 year agreement with Casino

organization accountable for the repairs that will be necessary given the conditions of the building, which was created in 1895. Daughney said a total for the repairs that need to be made is in the ballpark of $450,000. He questioned whether or not the current trustees are aware of this.

Trustee Bruce Chester assured Daughney that the Board of Trustees reviewed the new agreement very carefully, and with intent on there being further outlines of some structural work at the facility. Acting Village Counsel Kenneth Gray, filling in for Village Attorney Peter Bee at the July 15 meeting, noted that the village had discussions “with the people who run the Casino, and they have agreed to make certain repairs.”

Gray said there was an issue in ascertaining the specific timeline for the repairs, so the license agreement was unable to reflect that as a stipulation. “What those repairs will be, along with a timeline, will be addressed in a separate letter outside of the license agreement,” the village counsel noted.

Daughney asked if there will be a specified time frame, standards for the repairs as well as enforcement mechanisms. Mayor Cosmo Veneziale said this is accurate.

The new agreement comes eight months after a Central

POA meeting shone a light on the progress in negotiations between village officials and the Casino board. In her final half-year as village mayor in late 2020, Mayor Theresa Trouvé believed that a longterm license agreement would come to fruition by the end of last year. The election and the changes for five of the eight seats on the board of trustees propelled the license agreement planning forward in recent months, as the new trustees took office in April.

Daughney and Trustee Chester exchanged a few jabs, with Daughney asking the new trustee “are you a real estate expert?”

Trustee Mary Carter Flanagan noted that Daughney appeared ready for an exchange on this, and she stated that in the March 2021 Village of Garden City election, where she, Trustee Chester, Mayor Veneziale, Deputy Mayor Tom O’Brien and Trustee Terry Digan from For A Better Garden City (FABGC) defeated the Community Agreement Party candidates, including a potential Estates’ POA successor to Daughney in Rich Catalano, “the Casino was part of the campaign.”

“There were articles written, I wrote a Letter to the Editor and your (Daughney’s) letter was also in The Garden City News...What we heard is the community’s support for the Casino and we all are in support of continuing this orga-

nization in the community,” Trustee Carter Flanagan said. Daughney again asked for a commitment to enforcing the repairs to be made at the cost of the Casino Tennis and Social Club.

Mayor Veneziale bucked the argument Daughney raised by stating the Village Department of Building would “oversee any corrective work or restorations that are going to be made to the facility.” Daughney pressed for an answer on what would occur if the agreed-upon repairs are not made, and his own former colleague on the Board of Trustees and its Legal Committee, Trustee John Delany, clarified that in that event the license agreement would be cancelled.

“On the advice of outside counsel, the Casino’s board counsel, we are moving forward with this licensing agreement for the facility’s use and we will finalize the schedule on repairs -- that would be attached to the agreement -- requiring some improvements that should be made to the facility. If those improvements are not made the license agreement would be cancelled within the 90-day period that the Board would have,” Trustee Delany noted.

Former mayor Daughney again asked for clarity on enforcing the issue of the Casino club making the repairs, as he asked if it’s part of the trustees’ approval process. Once Mayor Veneziale said it is, Daughney said “it’s great -- thank you.”

Tween Bingo 2021

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Teens enjoy games at GC Library

Get on the road!

Whether you’re going on a quick weekend road trip or a long trip you may need some help on deciding on where to go and how to plan the trip. So, before you head out on the road, stop in and check out the “Places to Go and People to See” book display at the Garden City Public Library. Now get on the road and have some fun!

Teen Dungeons and Dragons at the Library

See what's happening at your library!

From classes to lectures and concerts to movie screenings, there's never a dull day at your local library! Check this paper each week for fun and informative all-ages activities, all for free or cheap!

Teens work together as they go on a quest during the second meeting of Teen

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riday, July 23, 2021

It’s What’s Happening For Young Adults Through the Library

Tails and Tales Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Club:

Registration began on Monday, June 21 for the Tweens and Teens “Tails and Tales” Summer Reading Club!  This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2021 only. Tweens and teens can register online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Registrants can pick up their Summer Reading Club Bags and free YA books in the Tweens and Teens Room while supplies last.

Once you sign-up, you can submit raffle entries for each book you read at the Library or online through our website (www.gardencitypl.org).Tweens and teens who submit one raffle entry will have a chance to win one of this year’s raffle prizes. All books must be at the appropriate reading level and be read and reviewed between June 21 and July 30. Registration is ongoing until Friday, July 30. Raffle entries must be submitted no later than Friday, July 30. This year’s raffle prizes include:

• $50 Gift Card to Amazon

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• Popcorn Machine

• $50 Gift Card to TCBY

• $50 Gift Card to Dunkin Donuts

• $50 Gift Card to Target

• Plus a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card will be awarded to the tween or teen who reads the most books!

The more books you read and the more reviews you enter, the more chances you have to win!

If you have any questions, email Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta at https://www.gardencitypl.org/ young-adult-department/contact-theyoung-adult-tweens-teens-department/.

Message Cards for Community Service

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

• Registration Week Five: Monday, July 26 at 10 a.m. to Friday, July 30 at 4 p.m.

Message cards should be returned no later than Friday, August 6 at 4 p.m. Registrants will be asked to pick up their message cards at the library in order to participate in this community service program. Volunteers must return 10 completed message cards in order to receive community service. Volunteers will receive 2 hours for every 10 message cards they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. This

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

Tree Ornaments for Community Service: Fish Ornaments

Earn community service by painting ornaments for the Garden City Public Library’s Tweens and Teens Department’s Tree Ornament! Each volunteer will receive 3 ornaments and a set of paint pens to decorate their ornaments at home. Paint pens must be returned to the library. These ornaments will be used to decorate our new ornament tree each month!

For the month of July, the ornaments will be fish-shaped. Registration began Tuesday, July 20 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Completed ornaments must be returned by July 29 to the Library.  Registrants will be asked to pick up their ornaments at the library in order to participate in this community service program. Volunteers must return 3 decorated ornaments and their set of paint pens in order to receive community service. Volunteers will receive 2 hours for every 3 ornaments they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Games: Pictionary

Use your drawing skills during the program Teen Games: Scattergories on Monday, July 26, 5 p.m.–5:45 p.m.! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2021. Registration begins Tuesday, July 20 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org). Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program.

Teen Crafternoon:

DIY Drawstring Canvas Backpacks

Use fabric markers, acrylic markers, or sharpies to design your own backpacks during the program Teen Crafternoon: DIY Canvas Drawstring Backpacks on Tuesday, July 27, 5 p.m.–5:45 p.m.! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2021. Registration began Tuesday, July 20 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program.

Tween Trivia

Test your trivia knowledge during the program Tween Trivia on Thursday, July 29, 4 p.m.–4:45 p.m. This program is for tweens entering Grades 4–7 in Fall 2021.  Registration began Tuesday, July 20 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Tweens entering Grades 6 and

7 in Fall 2021 who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

The next meeting of the Teen Advisory Board is Tuesday, August 3, 5 p.m.–5:40 p.m. The meeting is for Tweens and Teens in Grades 6–12. Registration begins Tuesday, July 27 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org).

If you are interested in helping to come up with programming ideas, volunteer ideas,  or social media outreach ideas for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12, consider joining the Teen Advisory Board Online applications are available at https://www.gardencitypl. org/teen-advisory-board-application/  Applicants should be entering Grades 6-12 in fall 2021.

Social Media Challenges for July

For the month of June, participate in our social media challenges to earn community service credit! July’s challenges are as follows:

• Art: Make a piece of art related to the “Tails and Tales” theme

• Writing: Write a story, poem, or essay related to the “Tails and Tales” theme

• Food: Make a dish featuring ice cream

• Question of the Month: What is your favorite book you have read this last year and why?

• Reading: Read a book related to the “Tails and Tales” theme

If you participate in the challenges, earn community service credit by submitting so we can share it on our Facebook and Instagram pages!

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

Submit a 300-word book review for what you read for the Reading Challenge here:  https://www.gardencitypl.org/ submit-a-teen-review/

You can also use what you make for the Writing and Art challenges for our Creative Arts Contest and submit what you read for the Reading challenge to our Summer Reading Club raffles!

Volunteer Teen Reviewers Needed

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

• Browse the physical collection here: http://encore.alisweb.org/

• Browse the digital collection here: https://nassau.overdrive.com

• Submit a review here: https:// www.gardencitypl.org/submit-a-teenreview/

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

Teen-Created Social Media Content

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

and Teens on Facebook and Instagram

Follow Garden City Library’s Tweens and Teens on Facebook and Instagram! The Young Adult Department has been using both social media platforms as a tool to post updates, announcements, digital resources, ebook recommendations, and more during this time of social distancing. Here are the Facebook and Instagram pages for the Garden City Public Library Tweens and Teens Department:  Facebook:  www.facebook.com/ GCPLTweensTeens

Instagram: www.instagram.com/ GCPLTweensTeens

If you’re interested in participating and want to learn when new virtual events will be happening for tweens and teens (Grades 6–12), or if you have any questions, email Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta at https://www.gardencitypl.org/ young-adult-department/contact-theyoung-adult-tweens-teens-department/ .

Teen Advisory Board Applications Now Available Online

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

Speaking of Books

Let the games begin! The world has been holding its breath for almost a year. On July 23, the Summer Games are scheduled to begin in Tokyo, and the stage is set for something much more poignant than any other Olympics in modern times. The Olympic Games are an exciting world event of athletics and national pride. The athletes have trained for years. They’ve given up friends and hobbies and junk food. They are quite literally battling the best in the world to win. That makes for a pretty compelling spectacle. Why not get ready to watch by reading through a book about the Olympics, the science behind the sports, and even some of the athletes that have made this event one of the biggest in the world! Take a look at some the following books to get you started:

“ The Amateurs ” by David Halberstam - The story of four young men and their quest for an Olympic gold medal. “The Amateurs” combines the vividness of superb sportswriting with the narrative skills of a Pulitzer Prizewinning correspondent.

“Boys in the Boats Nine Americans and their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics ” by Daniel James Brown - Traces the story of an American rowing team from the University of Washington that defeated elite rivals at Hitler’s 1936 Berlin Olympics, sharing the experiences of their enigmatic coach, a visionary boat builder, and a homeless teen rower.The dramatic story of the American rowing team that stunned the world at Hitler’s 1936 Berlin Olympics.

“Dreamers and Schemers” by Barry Siegel - How an improbable bid for the 1932 Olympics transformed Los Angeles from Dusty outpost to global metropolis. Chronicles how Los Angeles’ pursuit and staging of the 1932 Olympic Games during the depths of the Great Depression helped fuel the city’s transformation from a seedy frontier village to a world-famous metropolis.

“ Fire on the Track: Betty Robinson and the Triumph of the Early Olympian Women” by Roseanne Montillo - The inspiring and irresistible true story of the women who broke barriers and finish-line ribbons in pursuit of Olympic gold describes the life of the pioneering women’s track star, who won gold at the 1928 Olympic Games in Amsterdam, only to nearly die in a plane crash and then rehab her way back onto the 1936 Olympic team.

“For the Glory: The Untold and Inspiring Story of Eric Liddell”

by Duncan Hamilton - The story of the hero of Chariots of Fire, from his Olympic medal to his missionary work in China to his last, brave years in a Japanese work camp during WWII.

“Gold in the Water: The True Story of Ordinary Men and Their Extraordinary Dream of Olympic Glory” by P.H. Mullen - Mullen, a sports writer and competitive swimmer, focuses on the Santa Clara Swim Club and their coach, Dick Jochums. The author provides an intimate look at the physical training along with the emotional and psychological roller-coaster ride for the swimmers as they try to make the Olympic team. It is a fascinating world of suspense and emotion where human desire for excellence rules over all, and where there are no second chances for glory.

“The History of the Olympic Games” by The Olympic MuseumFaster, Higher, Stronger. The glorious history of the summer Olympic Games comes to life in this classic book. The Summer Olympic Games, held every four years, is the biggest festival of sport on the planet, creating instant heroes and gallant losers, and memorable moments of triumph and despair.

“How to Watch the Olympics” by Goldblatt, David, Acton, JohnnyThe Olympic Games can dazzle us with the sheer scale and variety of its sporting contests. Yet many of the games are unfamiliar to even the most avid sports fan. Which is where this witty, insightful book comes in. “How to Watch the Olympics” offers each sport’s backstory and culture, and explains the finer points of strategy, skulduggery and skill.

“The Irish Whales: Olympians of Old New York” by Kevin MartinIn the early 1900s, the Olympic Games track and field throwing events were dominated by a group of Irish-born weight throwers representing the United States. Of immense size and with a larger-than-life presence, these athletes came to be known as the “Irish Whales.”

“The Naked Olympics: The True Story of the Ancient Games” by Tony Perrottet - Using firsthand reports and little-known source—including an actual handbook for a sports coach used by the Greeks—The Naked Olympics creates a vivid picture of an extravaganza performed before as many as forty thousand people, featuring contests as timeless as the javelin throw and as exotic as the chariot race.

“Going for the Gold”

The Tokyo Olympic Games are scheduled from late July to early August, after a year of delays due to the coronavirus pandemic. Are you looking for books that capture the Olympic spirit? Stop by the library and browse the “Going for the Gold” display. The library has a display of inspiring, Olympic-themed books and videos to get you through the summer games. Read with the Olympics in the background, and bookmark when your favorite event starts.

Friends of the Library

Pop Up Sale

Looking for a mini escape? Based on the popularity of our last sale. The Friends of the GCPL will be sponsoring a Pop Up Sale on Saturday, July 24 from 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Weather permitting it will be in front of the library and if the weather doesn't

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cooperate, it can be found on the lower level of the library. Come and escape into a book by your favorite author or discover new authors. There will be fiction, biographies, cookbooks, children's books and many more categories.

riday, July 23, 2021

News From the Children’s Room

Summer Olympics - 2021

The Summer Olympics are on -  after a one year delay! The opening ceremony is on Friday, July 23, 2021 and the Olympics continue until the closing ceremony on Sunday, August 8, 2021.  There are 339 scheduled events.  Some of those events include: artistic swimming, baseball,  beach volleyball, diving, equestrian, fencing, gymnastics, rowing, soccer,  swimming,  track and field, softball, water polo and wrestling.

The Children’s Room has a wide selection of books on these topics and more.  Stop by to see our display!

https://www.today.com/news/ tokyo-olympics-schedule-t220617

July

is Park and Recreation Month!

Parks are at the center of so many experiences and memories — moments that park and recreation professionals help make happen. Our local parks are often our first experiences in nature, our introduction to a favorite hobby or physical activity. They are places to gather with friends and family, spaces to celebrate life’s special moments, spots of respite and healing, sites that connect us with essential community services, and so much more.

https://www.nrpa.org/events/july/

We have many books in the Children’s Room collection about our National Parks and all types of recreation.  Check out our display featuring:     “Great Smoky Mountains National Park” by Lisa M. Herrington, “Welcome to Yosemite National Park” by Pamela Dell, “You are Home: An Ode to the National Parks” by Evan Turk, “Welcome to the Grand Canyon National Park” by Teri and Bob Temple, “National Parks in the U.S.A.” by Kate Siber,  and “The Camping Trip That Changed America:  Theodore Roosevelt, John Muir and Our National Parks” by Barb Rosenstock.

Summer Reading Club!

The Children’s Room of the Garden City Public Library is excited to announce that the Summer Reading Club is in full swing!   This year’s theme

is Tails & Tales.  Registration began on Monday, June 21 online.  Once you sign up online, come in to pick up your bag and get started.   We are excited to have our scavenger hunt again as well as our match-up game and trivia game!   Hope to see you here soon!

The Children’s Room has two clubswe have the “preschool set” which is for ages 2½-5 (not yet in kindergarten) to be known as “The Zoo Crew”; and a separate club for the kindergarten–Grade 5 group now known as “The Legends”.  Please keep in mind that grades are indicative of the grades the student is entering in September 2021.  Sign-up is online only, with a library card on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org).  You can sign up from home or in the library.  The Children’s Department staff will be happy to assist you!  Each registrant will receive a bag of goodies, including an activity sheet with instructions on how they can earn up to two prizes.  Also, for every book they read (age/grade appropriate) or for the pre-school group -  each book that is read to them they can fill out a mini-review card and be part of the grand raffle at the end of the summer.  There will be three grand prize winners - Preschool, Grades K–2 and Grades 3–5.   Registration runs from Monday, June 21 through Friday, July 30.

We have some fun things planned for both groups.  Below is the schedule of our programs:

Page Turner Adventures

Daily from June 21–July 30 at 10:00 a.m., Monday–Friday

Page Turner Adventures - a virtual program available online from www. gardencitypl.org.  No registration required.  Each day a different event is featured including:

Monday - Show Day

Tuesday - Project Day

Wednesday - Author & Illustrator Day

Thursday - Tween Day

Friday - Special Guest Day

Creative Arts Contest

The Creative Arts Contest began on

Monday, June 21 and ends Friday, July 23 at midnight for grades 3–5.   There are two categories for this contest either writing or art.  You are allowed only one submission per category per person.  There will be two winners - one for each category.  Each submission should incorporate the theme of Tails and Tales.  Winners will receive a $20 gift card to one of the stores on Seventh Street.

WEEK ONE FRIDAY, JUNE 25

Guessing Game winner was Nell.

WEEK TWO FRIDAY, JULY 2

Guessing Game winners were Matthew Kumpel and Kai Noble.

WEEK THREE FRIDAY, JULY 9

Guessing Game winner for week 3 was Ryan Williamson.

WEEK FOUR FRIDAY, JULY 16

Guessing Game winner for week 4 was Samantha Davis.

WEEK FIVE MONDAY, JULY 19

1:00 p.m.: Play Hooray Babies (halfhour program for birth–23 months)

Registration begins July 13 at 10 a.m.

TUESDAY, JULY 20

10:00 a.m.: Registration begins for Play Hooray Babies (For July 26)

Registration begins for A Time For Kids (For July 27)

Registration begins for Crafty Tuesday (For July 27)

Registration begins for Crafty Wednesday (for July 28)

10:30 a.m.: A Time for Kids (45minute program for ages 2–5 with a craft)

Registration begins July 13 at 10 a.m.

1:30 p.m.: Crafty Tuesday (45minute craft program for Grades K–2)

Registration begins July 13 at 10 a.m.

7:30 p.m.: Storytime Under the Stars (30-minute storytime for families)

Registration begins July 13 at 10 a.m.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 21

1:30 p.m.: Crafty Wednesday (45-minute craft program for Grades 3–5)

Registration begins July 13 at 10 a.m.

THURSDAY, JULY 22

1:30 p.m.: Books and Beyond Book discussion for Grades 4 & 5

“Hank Zipzer: A Tale of Two Tails” by Henry Winkler & Lin Oliver

FRIDAY, JULY 23

Guessing Game - Week 5

Creative Arts Contest ends

WEEK SIX

MONDAY, JULY 26

1:00 p.m.: Play Hooray Babies (halfhour program for birth–23 months) Registration begins July 20 at 10 a.m.

TUESDAY, JULY 27

10:30 a.m.: A Time for Kids (45minute program for ages 2–5 with a craft) Registration begins July 20 at 10 a.m.

1:30 p.m.: Crafty Tuesday (45-minute craft program for grades K–2) Registration begins July 20 at 10 a.m.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 28

1:30 p.m.: Crafty Wednesday (45-minute craft program for Grades 3-5) Registration begins July 20 at 10 a.m.

THURSDAY, JULY 29

1:30 p.m.: Family Chalk Art (45minute program for families)

4:00–5:00 p.m.: Tween Trivia Registration begins July 20 at 10 a.m. on Eventkeeper

FRIDAY, JULY 30

Guessing Game - Week 6

Summer Reading Club Finale (Pre-School, Grades K–5 & YA) Tween Programs

THURSDAY, JULY 29

4:00–5:00 p.m.: Tween Trivia Registration begins July 20 at 10 a.m. on Eventkeeper

Summer Reading Club Finale WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4

TIME TBA: Summer Reading Club Finale - Raffle winners announced.

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Grand Teton National Park: Mother Nature in her Purest Form

BY KAREN

RUBIN, ERIC LEIBERMAN, DAVID LEIBERMAN & LAINI MIRANDA TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM

If Yellowstone National Park makes you feel you have fallen into some surreal, other-worldly, “I can’t believe this is real” state, next-door neighbor Grand Teton National Park, barely an hour’s drive away, is Mother Nature in her purest, most pristine condition.

We leave West Jackson, going through Yellowstone Park. We realize we will miss Old Faithful by just a few minutes so go straight to West Thumb again (Eric had missed it the day before), wanting to be immersed, again, in its calming Zen – with the broad blue lake and intense aquamarine thermal pools.

Then we are off to the Grand Tetons. Less than an hour’s drive away, Grand Teton National Park is such a different landscape and different experience from Yellowstone.

Leaving Yellowstone National Park from the South entrance, we drive into the Grand Teton National Park on the John D. Rockefeller Jr Memorial Parkway, encompassing 24,000 acres. Rockefeller bought up the land to preserve it and donated 32,000 acres to the federal government.

Here, there are sweeping vistas to snow-capped mountain peaks. Indeed, the 2.7 billion year old rocks in the core of the Teton Range are some of the oldest in North America, yet the mountains are mere youngsters in the planet’s geology. Ten million years ago, the movement on the

Where the buffalo still roam: Grand Teton National Park © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com

Teton fault generated massive earthquakes, pushing up the mountains while the valley floor dropped, then erosion and glacial action sculpted the landscape and created habitats for plants and wildlife.

We see this on display when we stop at the overlook to Mount Moran, which, the notes say, “reflects all the geologic forces shaping the Teton Range. Formed of a massive block of metamorphic gneiss, cut by dikes of igneous granite and diabase, capped by sedimentary sandstone and flanked by glaciers, this formidable peak dominates the park’s northern skyline. The gneiss and granite are among the oldest rocks in North America, 2.7 and 2.5 billion years old. They form the core of the Teton Range. The vertical ‘Black Dike’ of

775 million year old diabase is about 150 feet wide and juts from the mountain face because the surrounding gneiss has eroded away.”

We pick up a picnic lunch at a well-stocked market at the Colter Bay Village and drive to the Chapel of the Sacred Heart for a great place for a picnic, stopping along the way for some of the iconic views of the park, like Mount Moran.

We head next to Jenny Lake, one of the most visited areas in Grand Teton National Park. Tucked away at the base of the Teton Range, the lake is a centerpiece of the park, affording views of Teewinot Mountain, Mount St. John, and into Cascade Canyon. Here you find the Jenny Lake Visitor Center, housed in the historic Harrison Crandall Studio,

GOING PLACES NEAR AND FAR

dating from the 1920s.

There are some really ambitious hikes around Jenny Lake – you can circumvent it in 8 miles, or do tougher hikes into the backcountry via Cascade Canyon, Lake Solitude or Hurricane Pass.

We opt for the most scenic hike, just the right amount of challenge, that takes us to the most impressive features – Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point (about 3 miles one way), with an option to either walk back, finish the loop (5 miles more), or take the shuttle boat (fee charged) back from just below Inspiration Point back to the Jenny Lake Lodge.

The hike is absolutely gorgeous and fun – Hidden Falls, cascading 100 feet, is stunning, and the extra hike a half-mile almost straight up to Inspiration Point gets interesting with a rocky, sheer cliff as a special finishing touch to make you feel you have really accomplished something.

From here, you can connect with the Cascade Canyon trail, and we go in search of a spectacular view that is supposed to be just about the next bend, and the next bend, and the next.

David, Laini and Eric continue further on the Cascade Canyon trail while I return to Inspiration Point for our hike back down, and we take the shuttle boat back.

We finish our day in Jackson, a lovely town that makes a great effort (and success) to keep its Western charm.

We check into our hotel, the Elk Country Inn, delighted with the accommodations that include two

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Grand Teton National Park: Mother Nature in her Purest Form

National Museum of Wildlife Art, 307733-5771, www.wildlifeart.org.)

queen beds plus a sleeping loft with another queen bed, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, balcony, parking. The hotel also has an indoor/outdoor pool, laundry facilities (really appreciated), serves a lovely full breakfast, and is walking distance to everything. (Elk Country Inn, 480 West Pearl Avenue, Jackson 83001 WY, 307-733-2364; one of four Town Square Inns of Jackson Hole, 800-4-TETONS, townsquareinns.com).

We manage to get a table on the outdoor patio at Roadhouse Brewing Co for dinner (sensational beer).

Our second day in the Grand Tetons starts with a photo safari, as we hunt for iconic photos of the Grand Tetons. Indeed, the layout of the Grand Tetons – those vast vistas with the backdrop of snow-capped mountain peaks – makes this area especially popular with photographers. (Actually, Jackson Hole is a base for one of the most iconic wildlife photographers, Thomas d. Mangelsen, who has a gallery in Jackson, Images of Nature, as well as several other marvelous galleries; you can also visit the

So we set out to find the iconic places, pretty much following Route 89/191 before swinging back on the Teton Park Road (of course, sunrise and sunset are best for dramatic photos.)

We head to the top photo site on everyone’s list, Mormon Row on Antelope Flats, and the most photographed barns in Wyoming, possibly the world: the Thomas Alma Moulton Barn with the pointed roof and John Moulton Barn with the rounded roof, in front of the towering Tetons, which date back to the 1890s.

Then on to Schwabacher’s Landing; the Snake River Overlook, a scene made iconic by Ansel Adams who photographed it as a commission for National Park Service in 1941; Elk Ranch Flats for that iconic image of bison in front of the snow-capped mountains; Oxbow Bend to capture the reflection of the Grand Tetons and Mount Moran in Snake River and over to the Signal Mountain summit.

We head back to the Jenny Lake

Lodge area to hike along String Lake trail, just north of Jenny Lake, which connects to Leigh Lake for stunning views and find a great place to swim in the glacial water.

Plan your visit to Grand Teton National Park: www.nps.gov/grte/ planyourvisit/index.htm.

The town of Jackson is really fun, and so striking. The mountains come right into town (Snow King ski resort and the National Elk Refuge are right there); an incredible network of bike paths take you all the way into the national park (there are many bike rental shops, plus City Bike which Eric and David used to explore).

We finish the evening in Jackson at Figs, a Lebanese restaurant at the swank Jackson Hotel (the meal is excellent), then wander around.

You can have a western musical dinner (“Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” and a saloon-style dinner at the Playhouse (Monday-Saturday, 307733-6994, www.MTIShows.com

Check out the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, a popular place for drinks, dancing

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Proper Lawn Watering

BY JEFF RUGG

Q: We built a new home, and sod was laid yesterday. I did a fair amount of watering yesterday. How much do I water from here on? I have heard all types of things ... as much as six hours a day for the first two weeks. What do you recommend?

A: It is only necessary to water new grass (sod or seed) to keep the soil damp. Not waterlogged and not dry. The grass roots need to grow into the new soil that has two vital ingredients -- water and air. They can’t grow into soil that is waterlogged that has no air or into dry soil that has no water. Warmer or windier weather will dry the soil faster than cloudy, cool weather. Any water that is puddling up or running off is wasted. Don’t water by the clock, water by the demand.

After the first two weeks, watering can be cut back so the top inch or so dries out for a day or two before watering. This helps ensure that the soil is getting air. Except in dry climates, good soil for growing grass and ornamental plant roots would be about one-half solids and one-half pore space that is about one-half filled with air. Areas that are watered with frequent small applications tend to have two problems. Down deep, the soil will still be dry,

so few roots can grow there. And up top, the soil will be too wet, so few roots will grow there either.

After the first month, the watering should be only an inch of water every week to 10 days, applied in one or two waterings. Water that can soak down deep will allow the roots to grow into a larger volume of soil, thus preventing problems of not enough water for a longer period of time.

Every climate zone across the country has a different amount of rain and evaporation. Plants transpire water off the leaves as a method of moving water and nutrients throughout the plant. The combination of evaporation and transpiration is how water is lost from the soil that has been irrigated. The evapotranspiration rate, as it is known, is the amount of water necessary to add to a lawn to keep the plants healthy. The ET rate will change daily, monthly and seasonally. If not enough water is added to a soil to keep up with the ET rate, the plants will not have enough water, and they will suffer. If too much water is added, the extra water will either drain away or run off the surface. At the same time, the pores in the soil will be filled with water, and the plants will suffer by not getting enough air to the roots. Your local extension ser-

vice can tell you the local ET rate. Professional turf people, such as those maintaining grass in golf courses or athletic fields as well as farmers irrigating fields, have been concerned with the ET rate for many years. Homeowners will have to become familiar with the ET rate as more places run into shortages of water available for landscape watering.

Compare your local ET rate with the actual amount of water used on your lawn, and you can see if you are using too much. Use a rain gauge or tin can to judge how much water has been applied. Use enough to soak a good soil about eight to 12 inches, which allows the grass roots to fill this space. With this much soil, the established lawn can often go two to three weeks without watering.

The use of automated irrigation controllers has kept many people from knowing how much water their lawn actually needs and how much is actually being applied. Most people are not watering their properties for the best health of the plants or for the lowest water usage. There are several brands of irrigation equipment that now have very accurate sensors that are installed in the soil to monitor the ET rate of the actual lawn they are applying water to. The sensors allow the controllers to actually change the amount of time

and live entertainment since 1937, with an iconic vintage sign of a cowboy on a bronco.

The Elk Antler Arches that mark the four corners of Jackson’s historic George Washington Memorial Park (Town Square), is another iconic feature of Jackson. A stage coach makes a regular rotation around the square.

The next morning, we get to explore the town more, before I head out to the Jackson Hole Airport and David and Laini continue their road trip in their Subaru Forester they converted into a camper van, for points west.

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BY BARBARA BENGELS

Every community should have a dog run to call its own. I should know: I’m a dog run junkie. There’s hardly a day that goes by when my husband and I don’t visit a dog run with my daughter’s 2 ½ year old pup who lives with us. I’d like to say that this is all to benefit our Penelope—but I’d be lying. Yes, Penny looks forward to these excursions every day—to run more freely than our modest backyard allows, to catch balls thrown much further than we can throw at home, to (occasionally) socialize and run with other dogs, to (often) sniff out treats other dog owners have brought (while our “rewards” strategically remain in the car to reward her when she’s agreed to leave), and especially in the summer to frisk in the pink plastic pool some kind person (or the park itself?) has donated. We love to watch her submerge her snout, splash, dig, and use the pool as “home base” to

BY DENNIS MAMMANA

Week of July 18-24, 2021

Beginner stargazers may think it’s tough to find our way around the night sky, with so many stars and constellations to try to identify. But during weeks like this when the moon is bright, only the brightest stars appear, and our task becomes much easier. This is where learning to read a simple star map comes in handy.

Since our planet’s daily rotation and annual journey around the sun cause our sky to change constantly, the map here represents the sky we see during the early evening hours of July 2021. Notice that it’s surrounded by a circle that represents the horizon -- the imaginary boundary between sky and ground; the map’s center marks the zenith, or overhead point. And along its edge, you’ll find letters representing the cardinal directions of north, east, south and west.

Within the boundaries of the star map, each dot represents a star (or planet): the larger the dot, the brighter the star it represents. And to help organize the heavens into recognizable segments, traditional star patterns are outlined by lines. Simple enough so far. But putting a star map to use is where many people give up. The trick is, unlike a roadmap that is held in a normal reading position, a star map must be held overhead, with its cardinal points aligned to the actual directions. Once we learn this, we’re halfway there.

‘Just’

a Dog Park?

escape dogs who are too prissy to even get their paws wet—and then to use her rudder-like tail to drench us all.

The truth, however, is we go for our own pleasure. I often wonder what the last year and a half would have been like if we didn’t have the impetus to go every day with our pup. Yes, we could have just let her out in our backyard but then we would have continued to be Pandemic Prisoners. At the park we get to play with other people’s dogs. We talk to their dogs and eventually lift up our eyes to engage with their owners. Our own social life revolves around the dog park as much as our dog’s does (and probably even more so.) We always ask the ages of the other dogs, and sometimes ask about their breeds. We chat with owners of Great Danes and whippets, yes, even with sweet pit bulls and Heinz-variety pups. Imagine our excitement when we met our first Shiloh shepherd (and if you don’t know that breed, look it up: it’s gorgeous!)

What is particularly amusing is that we learn the dogs’ names long before asking the owners their names. I personally am always interested in how the dogs’ names were chosen: anime (about which I know nothing), Disney characters, mythic heroes and heroines most frequently. (Penelope was Odysseus’s very clever wife—and wishful thinking on our part when we chose it.)

Another real plus is we’ve met people of all ages and from every walk of life (not so easy when you’re approaching 80.) A few days ago we had the pleasure of chatting with a 16 year old who had come from El Salvador in time to begin kindergarten; the following day he brought his girlfriend. What fun that was to meet her! I’ve also chatted with a harpist who’s performed on Broadway, a boisterous and good-humored fish monger from NYC, men and women so tattooed they could have been characters in The Illustrated Man movie (an oldie but a goodie). Our most recent

STARGAZERS

Reading a Simple Star Map

Star maps can be used in two ways. First, we can go from the sky to the map. Suppose, for example, we spot a large triangle of bright stars about halfway from the eastern horizon to the zenith. A glance at the map shows that this grouping may be the outline of the Summer Triangle, also the home of three separate constellations.

The other way to use the map is to go from the map to the sky. Suppose we want to find the constellation Scorpius, the scorpion; the map shows it sitting low in the southern sky after dark in July, so that’s where we must look for it in the heavens.

Once we find one or two such star groupings -- no matter which technique we choose to do it -- we’ll be on our way to finding more. Now we can use those as markers in the sky to “hop” our way around to others.

The biggest surprise in store for most stargazers is that the star patterns in the sky appear much larger than they do on the map. Why this is such a shock to some is puzzling to me because, just as cities and distances between them appear smaller on a road map than they do in reality, so do the constellations and star groupings on a star map. The map is, after all, only a scale model of the real sky. Once we grasp this difference in scale, finding our way around the sky becomes relatively simple.

To get a star map for each month, you can check the current issues of “Sky & Telescope” and “Astronomy” magazines at your local library or bookstore,

new friend is a costumer for Broadway shows (Hamilton!) Since we’re also obsessed with the theater, what a pleasure it was to speak to him (and even transcend the border of the dog run: we exchanged email addresses!) Almost every single person there has been interesting and a pleasure to meet—and every one is a dog lover too, perhaps our one common denominator..

The bottom line is this: dog parks are for people. They’re there for us to enjoy on a beautiful day or when we feel very brave—and martyred—on a brutally cold one. (Those are shorter excursions!) You’re not only outside of your home but you’re also outside of yourself, enjoying the company of beautiful animals and caring people. You may think you’ve come for your dog’s physical health—but here‘s the Secret of the Dog Run: you’re really there for yourself, both your physical and emotional well-being.

BY TOM MARGENAU

Sometimes this column can get into some complicated or esoteric Social Security rules or circumstances. But it dawned on me that many of the emails I get from readers are asking questions about some pretty basic Social Security stuff. So this week’s column will be like a refresher course in Social Security. I will just go over the basic rules for various kinds of Social Security benefits.

But I will only scratch the surface of these basic rules. For more information, you’ll need to read my little Social Security guidebook. Instructions for getting that book are at the end of this column.

Retirement Benefits

To get Social Security retirement benefits, you must be “insured,” and you must be at least 62 years old. Being insured means you have a minimum of 40 credits (sometimes called “quarters”). Because you can only earn four credits per year, that means you must have worked and paid Social Security taxes for 10 or more years to qualify for benefits.

You get your full retirement benefit if you wait until your full retirement age to apply for those benefits. Benefits are reduced by roughly one half of one percent for each month they are taken before FRA. If you take benefits at 62, you will get somewhere between 70% and 75% of your full benefit, depending on what your full retirement age is. (If you’re not sure what your FRA is, you’ll find a chart in my book.)

If you delay taking benefits beyond your FRA, you will get a two-thirds of one percent increase in your eventual retirement rate for each month you delay taking those benefits. But those DRCs stop getting paid once you turn 70. If you are over your FRA, you can work and make as much money as you want and still be due all your benefits. But if you start your benefits before your FRA, you will lose one dollar in benefits for every two dollars you earn over $18,960. Only earnings from a job count towards the earnings penalty limits, not savings or investment income. There is a more lenient income threshold ($50,520) beginning in January of your FRA year up until the month before the month you reach your FRA.

Disability Benefits

To qualify for Social Security disability benefits, you must be “insured,” and you must have a physical or mental impairment that is so severe it will keep you from working for at least 12 months. For most people, being insured means having at least 40 work credits. But some of those credits must be earned recently. The general rule is that you need to have worked and paid Social Security taxes in five out of the last 10 years.

When you file for disability benefits,

Social Security 101

you must provide contact information for anyone who has treated you for your condition. Those doctors, hospitals, etc., will have to provide SSA with your medical records so that a decision can be made about your eligibility for benefits.

And here’s a special message for any disabled seniors. Once you are over your full retirement age, disability benefits are no longer payable. Or to put that another way, after FRA, a disability benefit pays the same rate as a retirement benefit.

Spousal Benefits

Before I get into this section, a qualifier. Although both wives and husbands are potentially due benefits on the other spouse’s Social Security account, I’m going to address this section to women because 95% of such benefits are paid to women and it will eliminate a lot of cumbersome “he/she” or “him/her” double pronouns,.

A woman can get spousal benefits on her husband’s record if he is already getting benefits; if she is at least 62 years old; and if she is not due higher benefits on her own record.

A divorced woman can get benefits on her ex-husband’s record if he is at least 62 years old (note: he does not have to be getting benefits himself); if they were married for at least 10 years; if she is not currently married to someone else; if she is at least 62 years old; and if she is not due higher benefits on her own Social Security record.

The spousal rate (for both currently married and divorced women) is somewhere between about 30% and 50% of the husband’s full retirement rate, depending on how old she is when she starts benefits. That relatively low spousal rate means a working woman will usually get higher benefits on her own account than she will be due as a spouse on her husband’s record.

Widow’s Benefits

Same qualifier here as above. Although men can get widower’s benefits, I’m addressing this section to women because, 95% of the time, these benefits are paid to widows.

A widow gets benefits if she is at least 60 years old and not due higher benefits on her own record. Although widow’s can employ the “widow’s option,” which means she can take reduced benefits on one record and later switch to higher benefits on another record. For example, she could take a 70% reduced widow’s benefit at 60 and switch to 100% of her own at full retirement age, or 132% at age 70.

If a widow remarries after age 60, she can continue to get widow’s benefits on her deceased first husband’s record.

The same rules essentially apply to divorced widows, with the added stipulation that she must have been married to her ex-husband for at least 10 years.

At the outset, I said this was a very

basic outline of Social Security benefits. I can think of a thousand benefit and eligibility scenarios I didn’t get into. To learn more about them, you’ll have to read my guidebook. Ordering instructions are below.

If you have a Social Security ques-

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

BY CHARLYN FARGO

Many of us have had loved ones debilitated by dementia. My father-in-law suffered for eight years; my uncle had it as well. Many of us worry we might have it later in life. We know there are many things that can be done to help prevent it. The MIND diet, which is a blend of the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet and emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains and less red meat (along with lower-sodium foods), has been found to help. In addition, physical activity is key. Now, you can add a good night’s sleep to your routine.

You may not think sleep has anything to do with your memory or lack thereof, but a new study found that getting only six or fewer hours of sleep a night was associated with a 30% higher likelihood of being diagnosed with dementia nearly three decades later.

Researchers in Britain conducted an observational study using sleep data from surveys filled out six times by nearly 8,000 individuals between 1985 and 2016. By the end of the study, 521 people had been diagnosed with dementia at an average age of 77. Participants started the study when they were around age 50. The tricky part is dementia is known to disrupt sleep patterns. So, was insufficient sleep a contributing cause or an effect of dementia? Researchers felt that by starting the study at age 50, it was less likely pre-dementia brain changes had begun.

Before you crawl into bed early, note that observational studies often lack sufficient data to prove a cause-and-effect

Sleep and Dementia

relationship, meaning the study doesn’t establish that better sleep prevents dementia. We all know that many factors can contribute to the development of dementia.

The bottom line is a good night’s sleep is important. Adequate sleep along with a healthy diet and regular physical activity have all been associated with delaying the onset or slowing the progression of dementia. That’s reason enough to make sure you get eight hours a night.

Q and A

Q: How much water do I need to drink?

A: For years, the answer was eight 8-ounce glasses a day. But research finds the correct amount is tied to your weight. New recommendations suggest you need to drink half your body weight in ounces of water. For a 150-pound person, that means 75 ounces or just over nine 8-ounce glasses. Your water needs are also dependent on how hot it is outside and your activity level. Other liquids -- and foods such as watermelon and broth-based soups -- can count toward the total as well. Because everyone’s fluid needs vary, the most important thing is to listen to your body and honor your thirst. A simple way to tell if you’re getting enough water is to check the color of your pee. If it’s pale yellow, like the color of lemonade, you’re good. Anything darker and you probably need to drink another glass of water.

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While many of us use our grill year-

round, there’s nothing better than a long summer evening on the patio with a just-grilled meal. A foil packet makes the meal even easier. Try these Grilled Shrimp Boil Packets for an easy meal -- and enjoy the sunset! Recipe is from Eating Well magazine.

GRILLED SHRIMP BOIL PACKETS

Servings: 4

1 pound baby red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces

2 ears corn, husked and cut into 4 pieces

1-pound unpeeled raw shrimp (16 to 20 per pound)

2 ounces andouille sausage, cut into 8 slices

4 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled

2 tablespoons canola oil

1 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning

1 lemon, quartered

4 tablespoons melted butter

Sliced scallion for garnish

Preheat grill to medium-high. Cut four 12-inch lengths of heavy-duty foil. Divide potatoes, corn, shrimp, sausage and garlic among the foil pieces. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with Old Bay. Gently toss to coat. Top each with a lemon wedge. Gather the long edges of the foil and crimp, then fold up the ends to make packets. Grill the packets until the potatoes are tender and the shrimp are pink, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve with melted butter and garnish with scallion, if desired. Serves 4 (1 packet and 1 tablespoon butter each).

Per serving: 414 calories; 27 grams protein; 32 grams carbohydrate; 23 grams fat (9 grams saturated); 5 grams total sugars (0 grams added); 4 grams fiber; 582 milligrams sodium.

Charlyn Fargo is a registered dietitian with SIU Med School in Springfield, Illinois. For comments or questions, contact her at charfarg@aol.com or follow her on Twitter @NutritionRD.

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ASK CARRIE

Have You Taken Care of Your Estate Planning

BY CARRIE SCHWAB-POMERANTZ

Dear Carrie: My husband and I are in our early 40s with two young kids. We know we should have some sort of estate plan, but it seems like such a chore. Any way to keep it simple?

-- A Reader

Dear Reader: You’re certainly not alone in putting off estate planning. On top of our understandable aversion to facing our own mortality, estate planning conjures up images of mind-boggling detail, long hours with an attorney and high cost. But for most people, creating a basic estate plan can be pretty simple in terms of paperwork. The hard part comes in forcing ourselves to do the upfront thinking and get organized.

On the bright side, this thinking and organization is something we all should do periodically anyway. Plus, an estate plan isn’t only about money; it’s about protecting your kids and each other. So it really is worth the time and a bit of effort.

Start With Your Financial Situation

Many people think an estate plan is only for the wealthy. But just because you’re not worth millions doesn’t mean you shouldn’t protect what you have. Now is a good time for you and your husband to take financial inventory. Add up what you own, such as your home, business, bank accounts and investment and retirement accounts.

Now subtract what you owe to get an idea of your net worth. You might be surprised at the value of what you have -and therefore motivated to make sure it passes properly to your heirs. Even if it’s simply for each other and your kids, why not make it easier on yourselves and your children if the unexpected occurs?

Agree on the Personal Decisions

How you distribute your assets is only one part of estate planning. Equally important, if not more so, is designating a guardian for your children. If you don’t and both you and your spouse die before your children reach the age of majority, the state will choose their guardian for you. You also should think about your preferences for health care and appoint someone to communicate your wishes. in case you become incapacitated. Plus, you’ll need someone to make financial decisions.

Prepare Four Basic Documents

Once you know what you want to do, the paperwork can be fairly easy. I always advise consulting with an estate planning attorney, but if your finances are straightforward, your estate plan likely will be as well.

Whether your situation is simple or complex, here are the basic documents you’ll need:

--A will. This states how your assets should be distributed when you die. Equally important, it’s also the place to designate a guardian for your minor children. As a part of the process you will need to name a personal representative who will be responsible for settling your estate (as well as a backup should something happen to that person). This can be a family member (often your spouse), friend or attorney. Whomever you choose should be someone you trust to be fair and responsible in carrying out their duties.

--A durable power of attorney for finances. Also known as a financial power of attorney, this gives someone (often your spouse) the authority to make financial decisions on your behalf should you become incapacitated.

--An advance health care directive. This important document spells out the

type of care or life-sustaining measures you want -- or don’t want.

--A durable power of attorney for health care. Like a power of attorney for finances, this document designates an individual (once again, often your spouse) to make decisions for you in the event that you’re unable to do so (in this case, for medical issues).

To be valid, you must sign your will and also have it witnessed and signed by two other people. The powers of attorney must be notarized. You can find templates for the documents and helpful resources all online.

Update Beneficiaries

If you have individual retirement accounts, 401(k)s and/or life insurance, check that you’ve designated your beneficiaries properly. These assets pass directly to your heirs without going through probate -- which can be a long, costly and public process. It’s common to name your spouse as primary beneficiary and your children as secondary beneficiaries.

Title Your Assets With Care

Similar to designating beneficiaries for your retirement accounts and life insurance policies, you can add a transfer on death (TOD) for investment accounts and a payable on death (POD) for bank accounts. Assets such as a home that are held jointly with a right of survivorship also avoid probate. One word of caution: If you have a trust, be sure to check with your attorney to make sure everything is coordinated properly.

Consider a Trust

A revocable living trust is another option. While a living trust takes a bit more time and costs more to establish, it will avoid probate, keeping your estate private and making it easier and faster to settle. In addition, it can provide greater

Basics?

control over asset distribution. It may be worth it to talk to an estate planning attorney about what it takes to set up a trust.

Keep Documents Accessible

Consider keeping your documents -- along with property deeds, insurance policies, a list of your accounts and contact information for your attorney or advisers -- in a safe place in your home. A safe-deposit box isn’t the best place, as it could take a court order for someone to access it if it’s in your name only. Also, make sure your primary care physician and your hospital have a copy of your advance health care directive and medical power of attorney. You can also have your attorney keep copies of all your estate planning documents.

Creating a basic estate plan may help you focus on the rest of your finances and become more organized. So think of it less as a chore and more as an opportunity to put your financial house in order. And, please, do it now -- for yourselves and for your children.

Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz, Certified Financial Planner, is president of the Charles Schwab Foundation and author of “The Charles Schwab Guide to Finances After Fifty.” Read more at http:// schwab.com/book. You can email Carrie at askcarrie@schwab.com. The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized tax, legal or investment planning advice.

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Incredibly Simple Travel Tips to Take Stress Out of Flying

BY MARY HUNT

Flying is back. More people boarded commercial planes in the U.S. this past Thursday than the comparable same pre-pandemic day in 2019. The Transportation Security Administration reported that 2,147,090 travelers passed through its security checkpoints, a good indicator for what’s to come over the next few months. If you plan to travel by air this summer, one thing is for certain: You won’t be alone. The TSA estimated that summer air travel is going to break records.

It goes without saying that you need to get to the airport early. But this summer, as things return to normal, plan to double the time you might otherwise allow to arrive, get through security and to your gate. The TSA is experiencing delays due to being understaffed. Their

rules are frequently being amended and changed, so make sure you stay current.

Beyond that, check out these tips and tricks to make your experience less stressful. After all, you do want to arrive with joy in your heart and kind words on your lips.

SEAT SELECTION

When it comes to travel, few things are worse than getting stuck in a seat that doesn’t recline or ending up in a row next to the lavatory with people hovering over you for the entire flight. I avoid these kinds of mishaps by checking SeatGuru.com before I choose my seat on flights.

SeatGuru is fantastic, and it’s free. You can find the seating chart for every airline, every aircraft in that airline’s fleet, and the specific chart for the aircraft scheduled for your exact flight.

Once you have that chart, you can see the pros and cons of every seat.

Travel tip: Even though Southwest Airlines does not offer reserved seating, know the seating chart for your particular flight. Have a few options in mind before you board and you’ll take the guesswork out of making your seat selection once you’re onboard.

TURN LEFT

When deciding which security line to get in, keep this in mind: The majority of people, without thinking, tend to turn to the right when there is an option. That makes those lines to the right longer in length.

Travel tip: Don’t follow the crowd, don’t go with your natural instinct. Consciously turn to the left instead.

BAG THE CHANGE

In 2020, the TSA collected $926,030.44

in unclaimed money that passengers left behind at U.S. airports in the containers provided while going through the security checkpoints!

Travel tip: Don’t show up at the airport security with loose change in your pockets. Plan ahead and put it in a ziptop plastic bag, pouch or fanny-pack, and store it in your carry-on bag until you are through security.

WEAR A WATCH

The secret for minimizing jet lag is to trick your body into making the time adjustment gradually when you know you’ll be crossing time zones. For a day or so before departure, wear an old-fashioned watch and stop depending on your phone for the time. Set the watch to the time zone of your destination, then start wearing your time-adjusted watch for around 48 hours before

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departure to make your brain adopt the local time and reset your circadian rhythm ahead of your arrival.

Travel tip: Avoid the temptation to look to your phone, or even clocks, to see what time it is once you get to the airport. By now, checking your watch instead will be quite easy since you will have already begun to create a new habit. Repeat for the return trip home.

BRING YOUR OWN

DISINFECTING WIPES

Airplanes are a lot cleaner than they used to be pre-pandemic. Back then, about all they did between flights to clean the restrooms was restock toilet tissue and spritz Lysol into the air. That tray table? The armrests? Rarely, if ever, were they cleaned.

While the whole sanitizing and air filtration protocols have changed, it’s not perfect. You don’t know what passengers before you have done on that tray table and stuffed into the pocket. It may have been emptied, but that’s about it. This is especially true on connecting flights where some of the passengers disembark and new folks board. I’ve sat there observing and I assure you: Do not assume.

Travel tip: Bring your own fresh disinfecting wipes. Clean your space first thing once you sit down.

DON’T GET IN LINE

Stuff happens, flights get canceled. And when they do, everyone gets in line to get rebooked. But not you. Don’t follow the herd. Turn the other way. Find a seat, pull out your phone and call the airline. The operator can do everything the gate agent can, and probably much sooner than for all those people standing in line.

Travel tip: Double dip and call while in line.

Mary invites you to visit her at EverydayCheapskate.com, where this column is archived complete with links and resources for all recommended products and services. Mary invites questions and comments at https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/contact/, “Ask Mary.” Tips can be submitted at tips.everydaycheapskate.com/. This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually. Mary Hunt is the founder of EverydayCheapskate.com, a frugal living blog, and the author of the book “Debt-Proof Living.”

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Trustees mull permission for outdoor dining structures

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support. From the insurance standpoint of them being on the village properties, do the insurance policies extend coverage to these structures because they are not within the realm of restaurants? If any patron were to slip and fall within one of the structures, where would the liability go? That’s something that we have to look at as a Board to see that the coverage is there for restaurants. And recently, we had a devastating fire in the village and we are concerned about that,” he said.

Ultimately, the Board of Trustees decided to put off further consideration on the matter until its next meeting, which will be held on Thursday, August 19.

Dennis Donnelly, a former Garden City Village trustee and currently the executive director of the Garden City Chamber of Commerce, spoke with the News this week and said he’s pleased the Board of Trustees listened to the many continuing concerns restaurant owners in the village have as they attempt to see some rebound from the last 16 months of pandemic-related revenue loss. Donnelly said the trustees are

apparently clear on the fact that despite the mass vaccinations of the public, and with new COVID-19 variants such as the Delta variant causing another wave of infections, the customer base of local residents and new customers who may visit Garden City restaurant establishments have a preference for outdoor dining. He spoke about the soaring temperatures not being a deterrent for patrons to be at outdoor tables, and the common sights along 7th Street of people eating outside restaurants.

“All the Board has to do is to show up on a Friday night and walk around to where restaurants are, 7th Street and Franklin Avenue, and take a look at how crowded it is. Every single seat at every restaurant is packed. For the restaurants and the Chamber, this is the real research or evidence needed. There were also eleven letters submitted to the Board of Trustees and village officials in support of the outdoor dining structures for the Franklin Avenue restaurants. One of the letters was mine, as I brought up the question on ‘who benefits from this?’ and all these letters are in the record -- they are going to be in the minutes for correspondence. But the Board must recognize that if you do these

things by ordering the Franklin Avenue restaurants to take down the structures and potentially taking out Saturday night outdoor dining, who benefits from it? What is the benefit and who does that serve? It’s certainly not a benefit to the restaurants and not to the public either because they dine there, and it’s certainly not a benefit to the Village of Garden City. So where is the benefit?”

Donnelly said in the July 19 interview.

During the Village Board meeting, Revel restaurant owner Jim Doukas, alongside his wife Francine, addressed the Village Board and thanked the trustees for the opportunity he and fellow restaurant owners had, although with very little prior notice, to provide their input on the decision.

Doukas estimates that Revel has invested around $80,000 in its covered outside seating area, and in recent weeks it has seen a refresh in the seating furniture and landscaping (located behind the restaurant).

“What we have been through in the last year and a half, there’s no secrets about it. COVID literally decimated and crippled the restaurant and hospitality industry. We are all in debt, we’ve all borrowed money, and we all put our

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best foot forward to try to sustain these establishments through these difficult times. About 40% of our current guests -- at Revel, at Novita, at Waterzooi and at Calogero’s -- come to dine with us because we have the outdoor dining. Many people are still very uncomfortable with being indoors. Some guests are afraid to because they don’t know who is vaccinated or who’s not vaccinated -- it’s a big concern. We have all invested a lot of money into the structures and setups. In no uncertain terms, if the village does take that away I really do not know how we could survive. We’re talking about financial devastation and destroying livelihoods,” he told the Board.

Doukas asked the Board of Trustees to at least consider extending the outdoor dining areas and structures through the end of this year, “so we can see where things stand with COVID, if there’s a resurgence.”

He noted that if all the structures were removed from the back of Franklin Avenue’s restaurants, then the option for people to dine outside would be eliminated.

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Trustees mull permission for outdoor dining structures

Mayor Cosmo Veneziale clarified the reasoning behind the agenda item:

“This Board is not averse to having local businesses thrive. That is not the point. The point is the safety of the residents and patrons who come to the village and go into local parking lots, buildings and businesses. That’s our concern and it’s why we are reacting to this because we have received the information on safety from our Building Department and the fire chief. This is our responsibility,” the mayor noted.

Village Counsel Kenneth Gray, from Village Attorney Peter Bee’s law firm of Bee, Ready, Fishbein, Hatter & Donovan LLP, commented that Mayor Veneziale and Garden City Fire Chief Devyn Moody have summarized the issues related to the outdoor dining setups -“and IT IS safety.”

He then read aloud a statement from Chief Moody about the concerns he has about limited access to the areas/ buildings.

“He (Moody) stated that the structures are hampering GCFD responses and they are unable to get apparatus into the locations where they need to get them in. Chief Moody noted serious concerns about the concrete barriers hindering access and not being able to get fire apparatus around them. We (Bee’s law firm) obviously reviewed the temporary licenses that the village issued to these restaurants and clearly as part of those agreements, there is a statement that these licenses are revocable at any time at the will of the village -- with sole discretion by the Village of Garden City. With the village and fire chief’s safety concerns the Board of Trustees has the legal ability to revoke these licenses,” Gray explained.

After Mayor Veneziale’s questions, Kenneth Gray noted that there was an initial license for the outdoor dining structures conferred to restaurants that applied in 2020, then a first extension of those licenses, and “as recently as February 2021 there was a second renewal of the license.”

Among the issues noted during the Board’s meeting is a number of phone calls and concerns about the tents set up in the parking lots behind Franklin Avenue buildings (for restaurants’ dining areas). Trustee Louis Minuto asked for a clarification on whether what was being discussed and decided last week involves “a code issue or an aesthetics’ issue.”

Village of Garden City Building and Plumbing Inspector John DeMartini (who attended the board meeting in the place of Superintendent of Building Giuseppe Giovanniello) said problems with structures for outdoor dining represent both a village code issue and a New York State property maintenance concern. Minuto said the descriptions given about visual appearances of tents

and structures really pertain to issues that may be easily rectified.

Part of the concern relayed is the village’s compromising the parking spaces and access to buildings that previously existed before the outdoor dining structures went up in 2020.

Residents’ feedback on “general sloppiness” observed at the various outdoor dining setups was also relayed to the Board.

“It was not really the outdoor dining -- it is the tents that seem to bother most of the residents, from the calls we’ve received,” DiMartini said.

Donnelly listened to the explanations last Thursday but is still unsure whether any of the complaints were about real issues, or about things that are subjective like the way a tent outdoors appears. He added that since this trustees’ agenda item pertains to particular Franklin Avenue restaurants, the concerns must be validated because there is no tent structure up behind Waterzooi and Novita.

“They took the tent down over one month ago and it’s just umbrellas. If there was any issue with people saying it’s aesthetics of a tent -- but there is not any tent there,” he told the News in an interview.

According to Donnelly all the structural, public safety and Building Department type of items about outdoor setups were discussed in detail with the Board of Trustees. He noted how Trustee Louis Minuto mentioned that nothing had changed about these structures and setups after the proposed plans were reviewed and discussed with village trustees in 2020.

“Are we trying to help these restaurants or are we trying to hurt them? It remains a fragile time for the businesses, and if things went poorly then on Franklin Avenue both Revel and Mighty Quinn’s barbecue could be empty storefronts. We already have the former Gross Jewelers location that’s empty. Then we have a Mexican restaurant slated to open, but they would also need some outdoor dining space. Again the Chamber and others are trying to help these businesses survive in our village when Port Washington and Glen Cove, many other places are going overboard to help the restaurants,” he explained.

Trustee Mary Carter Flanagan asked Chief Moody if there could be some remedies involved that would alter the perspective on fire safety issues with the outdoor structures and setups. She noted the comments that restaurant owners presented the Board with about a high percentage of patrons preferring to and enjoying the outdoor dining experiences, and said she is not surprised to hear that.

“This remains a nice thing to be able to provide residents with as well as for helping out the businesses. What I seem to be hearing the most about is

the access issues (for the GCFD and/or other emergency services) created by the tents. Is there something that can be done to reopen the access so, God forbid there is a fire in an apartment building that there would not be an issue with getting in there for emergency response?” she asked.

Trustee John Delany wondered aloud if there was a way for the outdoor dining program to continue without the supporting structures, because he felt there is too much space being almost totally blocked by them.

“Is there some way for them to continue to serve the customers outside with a facility or an area that is not as obstructive or that can be easily removed. It is one thing to have a tent on stilts where the tent can quickly be moved out of the way -- it’s another thing having cement blocks and wood, and the rest of it. I would think the answer is that if we can be assured the permanent-type structures would be moved out of the way, or any other way that there is something portable than can quickly be moved out of the way,” Delany said.

Former Garden City mayor Brian Daughney attended the Board’s July 15 meeting and stated that one year ago the GCFD spoke about potential issues “several times in public.”

“We (the Board at the time) voted that we could help restaurants get past any issues, and the cement blocks have been there for over a year. The structures have been there for over a year. In my opinion there is no danger, and we have looked at this before. I think this is a decision that was made while looking for a reason, and it’s not right. These guys (restaurant owners) put in a lot of their effort and time, and people like outdoor dining. Why don’t you ask the people if they want the outdoor structures to stay or not? I don’t hear anybody here telling you otherwise,” Daughney said.

Deputy Mayor Tom O’Brien responded, “Everybody is in favor of the restaurants thriving.” He asked Daughney if at the onset of the pandemic, with plans for outdoor dining coming up in spring 2020, if the GCFD approved the cement blocks and structures now seen outside the restaurants. Daughney told the current Board “it was talked about when the whole fire department and the GCFD chiefs were there (in the Board meetings).”

“If you had been at any Village Board meetings, you would have known that. WE had public meetings on this -- they met, and the fire department discussed their concerns. The police department also discussed their concerns -- so we worked around them,” he said.

Mayor Veneziale interjected in the back-and-forth and noted for former mayor Daughney that these are temporary licenses the village has the author-

ity to issue, and they are renewed every six months. However, per contractual terms the current license agreements with the restaurants cited run through December 31, 2021.

“This (July 2021) review is a third iteration of the same process. Apparently from Chief Moody’s memo the fire department is making an issue over safety now. They did not make it before for whatever reason Brian. It is now our responsibility as the Village Board to address this,” the mayor explained.

Daughney again spoke about the fire department’s involvement in 2020 Board discussions on outdoor dining and the necessary compliance for approvals.

Chamber Executive Director Donnelly says he’s pleased the Board of Trustees and village officials had an opportunity to hear from restaurant owners at the July 15 meeting and that the item was not voted on, and it will be appearing as part of the Board’s August 19 meeting agenda. But he hopes in August the village has the courtesy to release the meeting agenda with its details sooner than about 24 to 30 hours prior to the meeting, so that anyone who wants to attend or participate by providing input can have more time to prepare for it.

“The fact this was an action item on the meeting agenda for a Board vote, which was put on an agenda that became available if someone was vigilant the day before the meeting, was difficult. This could have been voted on in haste and they wanted to see all the outdoor dining structures come down by this week (July 23),” Donnelly said.

Another concern he expressed is dwindling support by the Village of Garden City for the Garden City Chamber of Commerce and the local business community. He noted that Chamber promotions and materials have consistently placed “Village of Garden City” alongside chamber insignia and prominent text.

“We had our sign up for six years in the B. Good storefront and we were told the sign is illegal (because it was not 12 inches from the window) and to take it down immediately. I remember speaking with Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi about this and the village wanted it to come down by the same night, on the night of a Friday night promenade. I explained that it was a really expensive sign and it would come down after the promenade. He said he did not know if it was okay to leave it until after the promenade, so we took it down around 11 p.m. which made it useless. Recently we saw the Board doing away with Thursday evening al fresco dining on 7th Street, and it was again part of an agenda that came out on a Wednesday and voted on Thursday evening (June 17). If we are talking about the agenda -- then it’s clear that somebody has an agenda,” Donnelly noted.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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chairs and large obstacles that block the sidewalks.

While these changes may have been necessary during the pandemic, it is time to move on.

Please also consider closing 7th Street for only one night a week during summer as shopping and parking has been difficult during these closings.

Thank you again for helping us get back to the real normal.

Cynthia Brown

Prevent speeding

To the Editor:

If you want to reduce speeding in the Village, forget traffic lights and stop signs, people can always run those.  We should place those mini-Himalayan Speed Bumps DeBlasio introduced in NYC.  You hit one of those too fast you’ll gain a higher altitude than Jeff Bezos did, and you won’t be speeding on that street any longer.

Thomas Brosnan

Mayor thanked

The following letter to Garden City Mayor Cosmo Veneziale was shared with our readers:

Dear Mayor Veneziale:

On behalf of the entire Saint Anne’s Parish Community, I would like to take this opportunity to give you my sincere thanks for your assistance in procuring the Stewart Manor Railroad Parking Lot for our use with the delivery of

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our modular building. The use of the parking facility was an invaluable asset, and it allowed for the storage and transportation of many pieces of large and awkward building materials. By allowing Saint Anne’s the use of this site, the project was able to move forward in a smooth and efficient manner with a minimal amount of disruption to the Garden City community.

As you are aware, a little over five years ago, Saint Anne’s Parish began the endeavor to build the Saint Francis Ministry Center on the site of the former convent. This project was considered “Mission Essential” because of the wonderful wealth of Ministries that Saint Anne’s Parish offers to our parishioners and the community. Your assistance, along with the cooperation of the entire Garden City Police Department, and the Garden City Building Department helped this project to reach full fruition.

We thank you for your patience, support, kindness, and cooperation during this project. While a great deal of the “heavy lifting” has been completed, there is still much work to be completed. We hope to celebrate the completion of the Saint Francis Ministry Center in the early fall.

Again, thank you for your patience, kindness, support and prayers during this project. We hope that you will join us in our celebratory opening of the Saint Francis Ministry Center - details will follow as we progress.

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Abigail.

Sgt. Touhy is a 22-year veteran of the Garden City Police Department and a three-year veteran of the New York City Police Department. During his tenure at Garden City, he has served in the Patrol Division. He has been the recipient of numerous departmental awards, as well as the American Legion award and Police Officer of the Year award. Sgt. Touhy resides in Suffolk County with his wife, Nancy, sons Ryan and Cole, and daughter, Keira. Board Meetings will continue via Zoom

The Board of Trustees has announced it will continue offering a remote Zoom option for Board meetings. The July 15, 2021 Board meeting was going to be the last meeting offered via Zoom but many residents spoke in favor of continuing the remote option. The next Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 19, 2021. The Zoom link will be posted to the Village website and on social media.

THE OFFICE CAT

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responded to New Hyde Park Road and Stewart Avenue for a two-vehicle crash on July 19th in which one of the vehicles overturned. Firefighters and ESU Officers rescued the two occupants from the overturned vehicle, and they, along with the other driver, were transported to a local hospital for assorted injuries.

Illegal dumping

The Department investigated a report on July 20th of the illegal dumping of yard debris in the rear of Parking

Field #5. License suspensions

As a result of a joint investigation by GCPD and Nassau County Probation, a 39-year-old motorist was charged with driving on Old Country Road with eight driver license suspensions including a suspension for illegal drug possession.

Speeders on Stewart

As a result of a traffic investigation on Stewart Avenue at Tullamore Road, a motorist was charged with excessive speed, unlicensed operation, and improper exhaust system.

Author returns to GC with children’s book about hope and hearing loss

On Tuesday, July 13, author Valerie James Abbott and her daughters Mary Clare, 19, and Bridie, 16, joined the Family Ministries staff and parishioners at the Cathedral of the Incarnation for the first community storytime of the summer, reading from her new book “Padapillo.”

“It feels good to be home and back in Garden City. I was baptized and raised in this church, too, so reading my book here has been special,” Abbott said. Padapillo was written after her youngest child was diagnosed with permanent hearing loss. “I want families to have a relatable story to help them see that their questions, doubts, and worries are normal, including feelings of guilt, grieving, acceptance, and joy. I also wanted to highlight the important role siblings play within a family when one child has a disability,” Abbott added.

Her new book is named after one of the many words her daughter invented before her hearing loss was identified and before she received hearing aids. It was a speech delay that prompted their daughter’s preschool teacher in Richmond, Virginia to suspect something was going on.

“I really wish that when we first received the diagnosis that we had received a book like this one. It would have been helpful for us, but also to give to other family members, friends, and teachers,” Abbott said.

Valerie’s daughter Bridie, who was 2 when she was diagnosed, is now 16 and thriving. The two years following her identification were challenging, as she worked hard to catch up developmentally to her peers, but having received a correct diagnosis and early intervention support, she’s done well in a mainstream classroom setting and in daily life.

“My message to everyone who is going through the same experience as I did - is that there is hope. Your child is capable of amazing things. Whatever your feelings are, they are valid and it’s ok to be pushy to get the information and support you need,” said Abbott.

“Padapillo” is written through the lens of Valerie’s oldest child, Mary Clare, who was in kindergarten when her little sister received her first pair of hearing aids. In the book, the older sibling sees and hears everything that is going on with Bridie – much more so than the parents.

“The book is fictional, but every part is based on our true story of how we discovered and came to terms with Bridie’s situation and our feelings about it. Every single nugget and situation in there is true, from how I started ‘testing’ Bridie’s hearing after the hearing test, to see if this was really true, to watching her reactions as she started hearing the new sounds around her for the first time with hearing aids.“

“Padapillo” was published on May 4, 2021 through KWE Publishing, Inc. and quickly hit the #1 New Release list on Amazon.

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Summer Concerts at the Gazebo

riday, July 23, 2021

Recreation and Parks Summer Concerts at the Gazebo have begun.  Concerts are held at the gazebo on the corner of Hilton and Stewart Avenues and begin at 7:15 p.m. Bring a chair, wear a mask and please practice social distancing while attending the concert.

In the case of less than “better than perfect” weather, the concert will be moved to St. Paul’s Cluett Hall.

Our performers are as follows:

July 29 - The Tercels – Rock and Roll from the 50s and 60s

August 5 - Hour Glass – The Music of James Taylor

August 12 - Stan Zizka and the Del-Satins   - Doo Wop and More From This Legendary Group

August 19   - Radio Flashback –70s Radio Hits

Community Park Summer Tennis Camps

Recreation and Parks’ Tennis Camp program offers children ages four through 16 an opportunity to learn or advance their tennis skills while working with experienced tennis pros in a fun setting.  Our camps are set by age and children will be grouped according to ability within their camp. All sessions are held at the Community Park Tennis Center.  The age of the child at the start of the session will determine which session the child may attend and proof of age may be required.  Please read the information below to determine which camp your child is eligible to attend.

Equipment needed: flat soled sneakers and a tennis racket. Please note that rackets are provided for the peewee level.

All camps will follow the same session dates:

SESSIONS

E: July  26–29

F: August  2–5

G: August 9 – 12

Here are the class levels we are offering:

PEEWEE CAMP - For ages 4–6.  Time: 9–10 a.m.         Cost: $65

For the beginner child, tennis skills will be learned by fun and easy to do drills taught by our tennis staff.

NOVICE CAMP - For ages 6 and 7.

Time: 9–10:30 a.m. or 10:30–noon Cost: $ 99

This camp will teach serving, rallying, and the basics of a tennis game, keeping it fun for the younger tennis set.

JUNIOR CAMP - For ages 8–11.  Time: 10 a.m.–noon         Cost: $ 125

For all levels of experience, this camp will group players by ability so that everyone can move to the next level.

JUNIOR ADVANCED CAMP -

For children ages 8 to 11.

Time: 12:30–2:30 p.m.        Cost: $125

For children who know the game of tennis and want to hone their skills.

SENIOR CAMP - For ages 12 to 16.   Time: 12:30–2:30 p.m. Cost:   $125

For anyone in this age group that wants to learn the game of tennis.

please visit their website at www. ussportsinstitute.com.

Mad Science Summer Experience

SENIOR ADVANCED CAMPFor children ages 12 to 16.       Time: 12:30–2:30 p.m.        Cost: $125

For children who know the game of tennis and want to hone their skills.

To register, download an application for our informational website at www.gardencityrecreation.org.  You may also walk in and pick up a registration form from our office or register online if you have verified residency and obtained a password with us on our registration website at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

Youth Baseball Camp

Our Department  will  again  conduct  a Summer Baseball Camp for boys  and girls who are residents of the Village of  Garden City and entering 1st through 5th grades in September.

This instructional program is offered for boys and girls in 1st through 5th grades. The camp will focus on individual skill development, and the importance of playing together as a team.

Youngsters in each age category will  be divided into appropriate skill levels and will receive group instruction.

EQUIPMENT  NEEDED: Baseball Glove,  Sneakers  or  Rubber  Cleats

When: Week of July 26–29

Where: Community Park’s Baseball Fields

Time: 9–11:30 a.m.

Fee:  $130 each week

To register, download an application for our informational website at www.gardencityrecreation.org.  You may also walk in and pick up a registration form from our office or register online if you have verified residency and obtained a password with us on our registration website at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

US Sports Institute's Summer Programs Announced

Garden City Recreation and Parks is working in conjunction with US Sports Institute to again offer a variety of summer camps for Garden City residents ages 2 (Parent and Me) and up!

Each camp offered runs Monday through Thursday for one week in sports such as soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, golf, and multi sports

To see a list of their offerings,

Garden City Recreation and Parks has partnered with Mad Science of Long Island to provide a wonderful learning experience in a camp setting.  Residents of the Village of Garden City entering grades 1 – 5 are encouraged to attend.  The topics and details for each camp are listed below. To register for any of these classes, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

All checks should be made payable to LI Steam Group.

For all weeks (These camps run Monday through Friday unless noted):

Where: St. Paul’s Center Time:   9 a.m. to 12 p.m. OR 1 to 4 p.m.

Fee:   $360, checks only made payable to LI Steam Group

August 2–6

MOTION MADNESS

Entering Grades 1–5

Science and Engineering go hand in hand as we explore what machines and nature have in common.  Campers will build various structures as they learn the FUN-damental forces that affect motion.

August 9–13

ROBOTS: Code Red

(Additional $30 supply fee to be paid at the first class)

Explore the fields of Robotics in the hands on camp!  In addition to daily science projects, participants will complete their own robot to keep.

August 16–20

Topic: FLIGHT ACADEMY

Entering Grades 1–5

Birds, kites, planes and rockets! If it flies Mad Science Camp covers it! Investigate the science of aerodynamics. All week long, campers will build various flying machines, explore space and apply Newton’s Laws of motion as we take daily flights of discovery!

Imagination Arts Academy Summer Program

Recreation and Parks will again hold “Imagination Arts Academy” this summer.  Please read below for the topics offered.  To register for any of these session, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

Where: St. Paul’s Center

Time:   9 a.m. to noon OR 1 to 4 p.m.

Fee:   $ 360, checks only made payable to LI Steam Group

July 26–30

CRAYOLA® WORLD OF DESIGN

Take a journey to the furthest reaches of the imagination while learning about the rainforest, Mars, a futuristic city, and more! Use the design

thinking process to solve real-world problems in these different environments. Experiment with Crayola® products and many art techniques like sculpting, storyboarding, collage and mixed media. Discover design careers like graphic design, universal design, urban design, and product design.

August 23–27

CRAYOLA® ARTIST’S PASSPORT Embark on an “around the world” cultural adventure! Explore far off places and learn about the people who live here while experimenting with Crayola® products!  We will “travel” from the Americas to Polynesia while trying art techniques developed by local artisans.  Each day we will make a unique creation while learning about the different cultures.

Incrediflix Filmaking Camps for Ages 7-13

Garden City Recreation and Parks is bringing Incrediflix back!  This very popular film making camp guides children through the aspects of this great hobby.  Children will work in age appropriate groups to create and make their own short film.  Topics are listed below.  Lunch supervision is included for any child who would like to stay for both sessions of that week’s camp. All flix will be professionally edited and will be downloadable within a month after camp ends.

Where:  Community Park Tennis Hut

Cost: $169 for each morning session, $159 for each afternoon session, or $300 if you register for both sessions in the same week, bring your lunch, stay for two classes

Checks only, made payable to Incrediflix.

Our topics are:

WEEK OF AUGUST 2–5

LIVE ACTION FLIX

9:00–12:00 p.m

Discover your filmmaking talents!  You don’t have to be an actor to take part as we’ll guide you through the Hollywood process to create, direct, film, act, and more.  Not only will you be making an incredible movie, you will have the skills to make your own movies with friends!

ANIMATION FLIX

1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

In this fast paced class students will be creating up to 4 stop motion movies that will include dinosaurs, paper cartoons, white board, and a free choice day where students get to choose from playdoh, jewels or items brought from home. It’s the ultimate arts and crafts camp where you create, direct, and film your movies in age-appropriate groups.

To register for any of these sessions, please visit Recreation and Parks at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

Singer-songwriter invited to perform

Marie Song-yee Noone.

Award-winning teen singer-songwriter Heather Marie Song-yee Noone, granddaughter of local resident Lana Mae Noone and the late Byron Michael Noone, was recently invited to sing her original songs at Club G, West Hempstead. Heather, who won the Judson

Memorial Church, Greenwich Village, NYC Artboook Prize for her song “ Stay Up, ” performed on the “ Long Island Breakfast Club ” TV show, and has a large social media following.

She was a cast member for the Vietnam Babylift play, “ Children of the April Rain, ” at the Garden City Community Church’s staged reading, as well as the NYC Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

She will be a production assistant for future play productions that are in the works for upcoming Vietnam Babylift events throughout the United States.

Heather is the great-granddaughter of Byron Mortimer Noone, whose work with the Near East Relief Society after World War I recently celebrated its 100th anniversary.

Byron Mortimer Noone helped rescue over eight hundred women and children, and their descendants have reached out to the Noone family in recognition of his work. Please contact Lananoone@yahoo.com for complete details.

Town honors GCHS athletes

Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin, Councilman Tom Muscarella and Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll presented a “Title Town USA!” sign to Garden City High School in recognition of the school’s multiple championship teams which included baseball, football, girls and boys lacrosse, boys soccer and field hockey. Also attending were Garden City High School students Frank Santeramo, Luke Long, Thomas Franz, Kelly Brennan, Sydney Pappas, Alex Hopkins, Jack Cascadden, Brendan Staub, Nick Prime, Andrew Schneider, Cameron Yuen, Lauren Kuzma, Mark Beckmann, Pierce Archer and Willy Blair.

11U Baseball wins sectional championship

After capturing the District 29 title on July 10, the GCAA 11U Boys team began play in the Sectional Tournament last Tuesday in Massapequa.

First up was perennial powerhouse North Bellmore/ North Merrick, a team that has historically had their way with Garden City. Early on it looked like deja vu all over again as NBNM jumped out to a 4-0 lead but Garden City responded with seven unanswered runs over the next three innings. With the help of two double plays, Vance Palmer silenced the mighty Rebels the rest of the way and the boys tacked on six insurance runs in the top of the fifth to take game one 13-6.

Game two pitted Garden City against Rockville Centre with a berth in the Championship game on the line. Adrian Pinto’s bat and left arm staked GC to a 6-1 lead but things managed to get tight late. RVC brought the go ahead run to the plate with two outs in the sixth but Garden City was able to escape with a fortunate albeit slightly ugly 6-5 victory.

NBNM predictably advanced through the loser's bracket to set up a rematch this past Monday night in Oceanside but Garden City successfully leveraged the same formula that enabled them to win six of their first seven tournament gamespitching, defense, timely hitting and tacking on late runs. Clinging to a slim 2-0 lead in the top of the fifth, Christian Roddini and Ryan Desiderio plated two runs each in support of Dan Santopietro who went the distance in the 6-0 clincher.

A truly special note of thanks to all those who came out to support the boys during their magical run; it says so much about our community that you made every contest feel like a home game. For only the third time in the past 26 years, Garden City will be represented in the Statewide Baseball Tournament—best of luck to the squad as they take on the best teams in New York next week in Horseheads!

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102 Lee Rd, Garden City, NY

Sunday, July 25th I 11:00 - 1:00pm 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3327270. $1,299,000.

3-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3329336. $885,000.

Garden City, NY

6-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3327738. $1,325,000.

Garden City, NY

5-bedroom, 3.5-bath. MLS# 3325947. $2,599,000.

Oceanside, NY

3-bedroom, 2-bath. MLS# 3310973. $588,000.

31 Wellington Rd, Garden City, NY Sunday, July 25th I 12:00 – 2:00pm 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath. MLS# 3331681. $1,699,000. OPEN

Garden City, NY

4-bedroom, 2-bath. MLS# 3324942. $889,000.

City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3327338. $1,488,000.

W. Hempstead, NY

3-bedroom, 1-bath. MLS# 3325650. $469,000.

Merrick, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. MLS# 3321954. $698,000.

115 Second St, #B2, Garden City, NY Sunday, July 25th I 11:30 – 1:00pm 1-bedroom, 1-bath. MLS# 3313590. $355,000.

City, NY

3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. MLS# 3327762. $975,000.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 4-bath. MLS# 3322191. $1,699,000.

Wantagh, NY

3-bedroom, 1-bath. MLS# 3324428. $499,500.

Park, NY

5-bedroom, 3-bath. MLS# 3321200. $749,500.

55 Lenox Rd, #1M, Rockville Centre, NY Saturday, July 24th I 10:30 – 12:00pm 0-bedroom, 1-bath. MLS# 3300819. $159,000.

PENDING

Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3-bath. MLS# 3311495. $1,750,000.

3-bedroom,

Manor, NY 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath. MLS# 3312366. $774,000.

115 Second St, #A3, Garden City, NY Sunday, July 25th I 11:30 – 1:00pm 1-bedroom, 1-bath. MLS# 3331740. $389,000.

City, NY 6-bedroom, 4.5-bath. MLS#3324174. $1,799,000.

Westbury, NY

3-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3328902. $809,000.

1-bedroom, 1-bath.

3327398. $389,000.

Wyndham Resale Office

Patricia Costello, Patricia Dickson, Alfred Kohart, Mary Krener and Linda Mulrooney

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2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3310186. $995,000.

City, NY

2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3309995. $5,999/month

Riverhead, NY

3-bedroom, 2-bath. MLS# 3325629. $1,825,000.

Garden City, NY

Condos, Co-Ops & Rentals

Rockville Centre, NY

0-bedroom, 1-bath. MLS# 3329173. $165,000.

Garden City, NY

2-bedroom, 2-bath. MLS# 3321463. $449,000. Floral Park, NY 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath.

2-bedroom, 2-bath. MLS# 3314593. $5,000/month

100 Hilton Ave, #519 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3316009. $975,000.

100 Hilton Ave, M23

City, NY 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath. MLS# 3314419. $3,600/month

Backpack & School Supplies Drive

Help students from the INN’s soup kitchen and shelters start the school year with all the right supplies.

Donations can be dropped off at 102 Seventh Street in Garden City. We are open 9am - 5pm Monday - Sunday.

We will be collecting the supplies from July 19th - August 19th.

Most Needed Items Include

• Backpacks

• #2 Pencils

• Pens

• Highlighters

• Markers

• Crayons (24)

• Pencil Cases

• Pencil Sharpeners

• Erasers

• Scissors

• Glue Sticks

• Marble Notebooks

• Pocket Folders

• Calculators

• Student Planners

• Loose Leaf Paper

• Spiral Notebooks

• Binders

• Dividers

• Rulers