The Garden City News (11/19/21)

A TERRIFIC YEAR

The Garden City High School Field Hockey team made it to the state finals for the first time in 39 years. Unfortunately the girls suffered their first loss of the season in the semi-finals, but still had an amazing year. See page 50

Parents debate: Critical Race Theory or Culturally Responsive Teaching?

BY MEG MORGAN NORRIS

Although a large number of residents attended the November 16th meeting of the Garden City Board of Education to discuss the district’s curriculum, the meeting remained calm as residents expressed their views on the teaching of racial topics.

Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Kusum Sinha told parents at the meeting that it is important that children be able to see themselves in books that they read in the classroom. She

noted that elementary school students often take six to eight books home a week.

Dr. Sinha said that the district reviews books that are available to students, and in some cases books have been removed after review. She said that she would like to strengthen the review process and will be forming a committee that will include parents as well as teachers, administrators and two high school students. She said that the district will also be offering parent sessions to

allow parents to review classroom materials.

Dr. Sinha said she has read a report by resident Frank Napoli concerning the teaching of “critical race theory” in the Garden City Schools. In his report, Napoli quotes emails and other documents from teachers and administrators regarding the selection of materials for classrooms. Napoli contends that the district may be using an “anti-racist” educational model to indoctrinate

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BY RIKKI MASSAND

As all of Garden City has learned, a matter of seconds is all it takes for a house fire to spawn into a hellacious, life-claiming tragedy. Former Village Trustee Bruce Torino, who presented the lion’s share of a special Village Fire Safety Committee report on Wednesday, November 17th, warned that a delay of only three minutes for the fire department to respond to a fire scene could cost precious lives.

Torino, Garden City Mayor Cosmo Veneziale and Deputy Mayor/Appointed Fire Commissioner Tom O’Brien and members of the Garden City Fire Department agreed on goals to increase fire safety and emergency preparedness for the all-volunteer GCFD.

The goals outlined by the Fire Safety Committee were structured as an overarching Primary Goal, as well as Secondary Goals.

The Primary Goals are to ensure that the GCFD has the facilities and equipment necessary to adequately address first responder incidents in the village, and “to protect residents, property, operations, and the volunteers themselves.” Secondary Goals, as Torino described, are to support volunteer GCFD recruitment and retention among those able to serve the community; to reduce response times to fires or emergencies; to anticipate the future needs of the Fire Department, including ‘standardizing fire apparatus, equipment and facilities; and to incorporate flexibility, and a focus on enhancing the village’s firefighter training capabilities.

“The Garden City Fire Department is fully volunteer (and has been for the last three years) and within the organizational operation, on a paramilitary basis you have the fire chiefs, captains, lieutenants, firefighters, and companies -- all of these are within the guidelines of the rules and regulations of the GCFD. It is its own separate organization operating under New York State Law. Some of the recommendations coming forward suggest the response patterns based upon the locality of where the firefighters actually live,” Torino noted.

The GCFD Headquarters’ fire company is at the west side of Village Hall, 351 Stewart Avenue, with Fire Station No. 2 on the border of the West and the Estates’ sections at Edgemere Road and Stewart, as well as Station No. 3 in the village’s East at St. James

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Time to be Thankful

As this is our last issue before Thanksgiving, we’d like to wish all our readers a Happy Thanksgiving. For many people this has been a challenging year, but we still believe that even in the worst of times it’s important to look for things to be thankful for.

Yes, the nation is divided and the pandemic is still around, but there is progress being made on both fronts. The vaccines have allowed life to get closer to normal, and while there are still many people getting sick, there are more and more treatments that are helping the sickest patients.

While the nation is divided over racial issues, at least there is a conversation taking place. Look at our most recent Garden City School Board meeting. While many of the speakers were

impassioned in their comments, everyone kept the conversation civil. If the outcome is that more parents will be involved in the development of curriculum in the Garden City schools, that’s a win in our book.

We will be celebrating this Thanksgiving with the thought that while things are far from perfect, they are improving. And we are especially looking forward to catching up with family members who we haven’t seen in over a year.

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Reconsider private development

To the Editor:

I agree with others that no viable public use is yet identified for the St. Paul’s building. What I don’t understand is why to suggest the concept of apartment use is still like touching the third rail. When nationwide developer Avalon Bay proposed this use in 2007, using $50 million of their own money, they were run out of town. If their plan had been adopted we would have already had 14 years of revenue from the property. People would be clamoring for apartments on the upper floors that would have a view of NYC. Remember the controversy when the Wyndham complex was initiated. Now it quietly exists with selling prices that would have been incomprehensible when it was constructed.

The main thing Avalon asked in order to provide funds for the restoration of the historic main building was the addition of another building at the rear in a similar style. Residents would have had access to the grounds for parking for field games and to some public rooms in the main building for Village activities.

It is not too late to reconsider this option. Of course it still requires the rescinding of the parkland designation  for the building area, which was so hastily accomplished with a 5-4 vote in 2004. I’m sure there  are still developers willing to take on such a project [possibly even Avalon Bay?], as was so successfully done for the Bulova Watchcase factory in Sag Harbor. The Village would be able to maintain control over the property with a ground lease. The “10% affordable housing” requirement [90% unaffordable?] would be borne by the developer. The number of school-age children that would be added are not any more a problem than exists for the Wyndham, Doubleday Court, and the 555 Stewart Ave project presently under construction.

Before we give up and decide to raze it [also costing the Village millions of dollars for hazardous substance removal], the benefits of it being a residential

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building must be reviewed. We will be putting to good use the most important historic building in the Village after the Cathedral, commissioned in 1879 by Cornelia Stewart, wife of our founder. It has a story unknown by most current Village residents, who are only somewhat aware of its present condition.

William Bellmer, Village Historian

St. Paul’s history

To the Editor:

The history of St. Paul’s since its purchase by the Village in 1993 matters. At no time in the past 28 years has there been community consensus on what to do with the building. These community divisions have been reflected on the BOT.

• In the 1996 Village-wide public opinion poll—whether or not to support senior assisted living at St. Paul’s—the vote was 50.1% opposed and 49.9% in favor. Nothing happened.

• In late 1997 resident James Kenny filed a lawsuit against the Village to prevent it from leasing the main building and several surrounding acres to CareMatrix. The resulting ruling said that the land is held in a public trust and cannot be leased to a private developer without Home Rule legislation.

• In 2004, the BOT voted on whether to dedicate St. Paul’s School’s 48 acres as parkland, which is more specific than a public trust. Twice the board tied—4 in favor, 4 opposed—and twice then-Mayor Barbara Miller voted to break the tie. Removal of its designation as parkland would require the approval of the NYS legislature.

• Another non-binding Villagewide opinion poll was held in 2008, with three options: demolition, mothballing, or Avalon Bay. A plurality voted to demolish, 2,272 or 45.4%. Another 1,857 or 37.1% voted to mothball the main building. And 873, or 17.5%, voted for the Avalon Bay development proposal. Nothing happened.

• Three years later, in 2011, a single

WPOA General Meeting November 29

SUBMITTED BY THE WESTERN PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

The Western Property Owners Association (WPOA) will hold a General Meeting on Monday, November 29, at 7:30 p.m. at Homestead School. The WPOA is planning a Meet the Candidates session, where Western section residents who have applied for the positions of Village Trustee, a two-year term beginning in April 2022, and School Board Trustee, a three-year term beginning in July 2022, will have the opportunity to address residents. We encourage the applicants to speak about their interests in serving in these positions and explain their qualifications. A short question-and-answer session will follow.

As a reminder, at this general meeting the WPOA will draw the winning ticket for 2 Club Level Seats, New York Islanders vs. Columbus Blue Jackets. The raffle was initially started at the

WPOA Membership Welcome Event held at Repeal on October 20.

As usual, WPOA officers and directors, as well as our Western Section appointed officials and Village Trustees, if present, will provide reports to our residents,. Residents are encouraged to reach out to their Property Owners Associations if they have Village related questions and concerns. Contact information for our WPOA Board members can be found on our website, gcwpoa.com, or contact us at info@gcwpoa.com. Please consider joining the WPOA; membership can be paid at the November meeting or online at the WPOA website.

Also, mark your calendars for the WPOA’s annual Tree Lighting at the park on New Hyde Park Road and Plattsdale Road, Friday, December 3, 6 p.m. Come enjoy the entertainment and have a cup of hot chocolate. There will also be a visit from Santa.

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Toy Drive to benefit the INN

Grace Mage with the toy donations for the INN from a previous year’s drive.

The Mage Family is holding its 12th annual toy drive to benefit the INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network). The INN is located in Hempstead and helps to feed and clothe people in need here on Long Island. The items will go to children in need and will help to make the lives of these children a little happier

this holiday season. Last year over 100 toys were collected from the residents of Garden City and surrounding towns. A new, unwrapped toy can be dropped off at 57 Nassau Blvd. Any type of new toy would be great. The deadline for toy donations is December 10th.Thank you for your help!

Book donations honor Rayna Petrella

Stratford School’s second grade students and staff members were presented with special gifts on Nov. 9, when sets of poetry books were delivered to each classroom in memory of beloved teacher Rayna Petrella.

Mrs. Petrella taught second grade at Stratford for many years and is remem-

bered by countless families in the community. Her family and friends arranged for the donation of books by renowned author Shel Silverstein to Stratford and Homestead. Mrs. Petrella’s positive impact will continue to shine on Garden City’s young readers and learners.

delivered book donations to other second grade classrooms in memory of

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Town Hall meeting for East Trustee candidates

SUBMITTED BY THE EASTERN PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATION

The independent East Nominating Committee hosted a Town Hall meeting for candidates who expressed interest in running for the position of Village Trustee from the East on Tuesday, November 16. The Town Hall meeting, which was held at the Senior Center on Golf Club Lane and available via Zoom, gave residents the opportunity to meet with candidates, hear their positions on Village issues, and answer a wide range of questions.

The three residents who submitted their statements of interest to the independent East Nominating Committee are Judy Courtney, Larry Marciano and Richard Williams. The East Nominating Committee would like to thank these residents for their interest in serving the Village of Garden City.

The Town Hall meeting immediately followed the Eastern Property Owners’ Association (EPOA) public meeting. The EPOA would like to thank Village Trustee John Delany and School Trustee Michael Cassaro for their updates on

issues affecting the East. The EPOA would also like to thank residents for donations to its annual “sock drive”. All donations will be delivered to The INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network) in Hempstead this holiday season.

For more information on the Village of Garden City POAs, village matters and upcoming events throughout the village, please visit www.gcpoas.org.

The 2022 EPOA Membership Drive is now underway. East residents are invited to join for $20 for 1 year of membership or $40 for 2 years of membership. Dues may be paid through Venmo (@ GCEPOA), PayPal (go to www.gcepoa. org and click on membership) or by check. As a reminder, the EPOA consists of all volunteers but does have ongoing communication-related expenses. Thank you for your support.

To learn more about the EPOA, how to become a member, upcoming events, and issues concerning the East, you may visit us at our website (www. gcepoa.org), on Facebook (search: “Garden City Eastern Property Owners’ Association”), and on Twitter (@GC_ EPOA).

Garden City Real Estate Market Information

45 Russell Road

RECENT REAL ESTATE SALES IN GARDEN CITY

The information about the homes and the photos were obtained through the Multiple Listing Services of Long Island. The homes presented were selected based solely on the fact that they were recently sold. Mortgage Rates this week from www.nerdwallet.com

Date: 11/10/2021

Sold Price: $1,880,000

4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 half baths

Style: Colonial

Lot Size: .17 acres

Total taxes: $45,997

MLS number: 3339534

The Seller’s Team: Irene Blair, Daniel Gale Associates

The Buyer’s Team: Dawn Fischetti, Douglas Elliman Real Estate

2018 Construction with stone and Hardi-plank exterior. Masterfully designed w/ spacious living area with exceptional craftsmanship throughout. Highlights include: Soaring 2 Story Foyer, Stunning Coffered Ceilings, Grand Windows, Inlay and Herringbone Hardwood Floors ,Chef’s Kitchen w/ Viking Appliances, Walk in Pantry, Quartz Countertops, open to Great Room w/ shared wet bar to L/R, Perfect Powder room, 4 bedrooms, 3.55 luxury bath total, 9’ Ceilings, Hydronic Heat, Central Vac, Every bedroom has large walk in closet. Full finished Entertainment basement, Home Gym, half bath. To truly appreciate the scale of this 4800 sq.ft home (including basement) and open view to lush backyard, this is a must see in person. Upon request seller will provide certiore letter regarding significant property tax reductions expected by law in October.

109 Huntington Road

Date: 11/15/2021

Sold Price: $1,280,000

Colonial

Size: .14 acres

Total taxes: $19,506

MLS number: 3348646

The Seller’s Team: Mairead Garry, Compass Greater New York

The Buyer’s Team: Patrick McCooey and Alexander Olivieri, Compass Greater New York

Move right into this beautifully updated classic colonial located in the desirable Mott location, convenient to all. This impeccable home boasts four bedrooms and three and half baths with a central air system. The first floor welcomes with an entry foyer that leads to a large living room with a wood burning fireplace, formal dining room and comfortable family room with custom built-ins, tray ceiling and office alcove. The gorgeous eat-in kitchen has chef’s appliances, quartz countertops and high-end finishes. The 2nd floor offers a large primary bedroom with marble en-suite and three additional bedrooms and hall bathroom. A finished basement includes a recreation area, full bathroom, laundry room and storage.

The private backyard features bluestone patios perfect for entertaining. Renovated from top to bottom with exquisite taste, this turn-key property offers a buyer a delightful place to call home!

Date: 11/15/2021

Sold price: $1,130,000

4 bedrooms, 2 full bath, 1 half bath Style: Splanch

Lot Size: .14 acres

Total taxes: $19,899

MLS number: 3342099

The Seller’s Team: Nadine Cepeda, Keller Williams Realty

The Buyer’s Team: Luisa Pennella, Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Move right in to this impeccable completely renovated 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath splanch located on a quiet treelined street. This home include an updated kitchen w/ island, SS appliances, gorgeous master suite with a large master bath and walk-in closet, wood burning fireplace, central air, upgraded electric and plumbing, and 1-Car attached garage. The home is perfect for entertaining. This incredible home is in close proximity to restaurants, shopping, schools and park.

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Thanksgiving Eve Service at Garden City Community Church

BY MELVA VICTORINO

There are so many reasons to love the season of Fall. Fall has colors and flavors of its own.  Think of pumpkins, apple picking, hot cider, corn pies, golden leaves, roasting turkeys, simmering gravy, sweet potatoes, cranberries, Macy’s Parade, and families gathering for a time of thanksgiving.  Thanksgiving Day brings out the old family recipes handed down from generations to generations.  As families grow, traditions change; food is adapted to one’s heritage and place of origin, but the spirit  of giving thanks remains the same.  Friedrich Nietzsche captured the meaning of  Fall when he wrote, “Notice that Autumn is more the season of the soul than nature.”

At Garden City Community Church (GCCC), Thanksgiving Day will be celebrated with a Thanksgiving Eve service on Wednesday, November 24th at 8:00 p.m., in the sanctuary in-person and will be live-streamed.  There are many reasons GCCC has to be thankful for in spite of what the pandemic brought upon the church, members and the community.  Blessings abound in many forms.  We are alive! This year, GCCC is blessed to have two members  who will share their stories and why they are thankful for the gifts they have received.

Alicia Meehan will be one of the speakers during the GCCC’s Thanksgiving Eve service. She and her family are members of the GCCC. Alicia is a mom to two young daughters, Bridget and Shea, and a baby boy, Brooks.  She is the Assistant Dean for Admissions at St. John’s University School of Law. She has been working in law school admissions for thirteen years, and before that, she served as a public service attorney for the New York City Housing Authority. Alicia graduated from Vanderbilt University and Brooklyn Law School, and between her schooling she worked as a public school teacher in Greenville, Mississippi through Teach For America. She volunteers as a class parent, Girl Scout leader for two Girl Scout troops, and as a board member for The Garden City Welcoming Club.

Nickeisha Frazer-McGann will bethe other speaker at the Thanksgiving service.  She and her family are members of the church.  She is a proud mom of four with a background in insurance.

She was born and raised in Jamaica in a community that embodies the philosophy "it takes at village to raise a child."  She is passionate about helping the elders and children of those communities who have limited resources. She has hosted a few fundraisers with the guidance of the local government and National Education Trust in Jamaica

(NET), net.org.jm to assist children with school supplies in the pandemic and gave awareness to opportunities to improve community development in Jamaica.  Nikki, as she is known to her friends, has been invited to speak on various platforms. This includes her most recent  presentation: repatriation and community development with the non-profit organization, Capital District of New York Caribbean American Cultural Association - CDNYCACA, Inc.

Her maternal grandparents left a legacy of family values, hard work,  and strong christian principles which guided her personal journey to travel to Ghana, Kenya and Ethiopia. Currently, Mrs Frazer-McGann divides her time between the United States and Jamaica. She invites everyone to visit Jamaica to experience some of the communities she's adopted.

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GCCC is not only thankful one day a year.  Gratefulness is a whole year round practice that shows in the daily life of the church.  The church offers children school classes, youth programs and Confirmation classes 1 and 2, Bible studies, book studies, and forums.  Join us and participate in the life of our church:

• November 24th at 8 p.m.: Thanksgiving Eve Service (In-person and Live-stream)

• Intercessory Prayer Service every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.

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

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

November 28th is Advent Sunday with worship service at 10:30 a.m. Advent theme is  “The Fullness of Time.”  Sunday Worship Services are at 10:30 a.m.

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

December 1: Week one –

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

• December 8: Week two –Solitude and Meditation : Advent, like Lent is a time of meditation and prayer. We will discover ways we too can find solitude, even in the busiest time of the year.

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

We have many ways you can participate in our church life, virtually or in-person activities.  GCCC is the church that, is “Faithfully reaching out, and inclusively drawing in.”  It is still the place where all are welcome no matter who you are, and where you are in your life’s journey.  We bring the church to the people, and the people to the church.

For information about attending one of our Sunday services,  please contact the church office at churchoffice@ thegccc.org.  To get information regarding other 2021 virtual and in-person worship services and programs, visit our website www.theGCCC.org.  The Garden City Community Church is part of the United Church of Christ and is an Open and Affirming congregation that welcomes people of all ages, races, gender identities, and sexual orientations to participate in the life of our community.  Garden City Community Church is located at 245 Stewart Avenue between Whitehall Blvd. and Kensington Road. For more information, email  churchoffice@thegccc.org or call (516) 746-1700.

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The Welcoming Club of Garden City

What’s New?

The club hosted a fun and informative Speaker Series event this past Tuesday with the Welcoming Club's own Alexandra Calame! She discussed holiday decorating and provided helpful tips and tricks for how to festively and tastefully deck the halls of your home this season. Our next Speaker Series event will take place in January and will be held virtually on Zoom. The speaker will be discussing financial wellness for women.

We are also working on plans for a couples event in January. Please stay tuned for more details coming soon!

Upcoming Events Book Club

We invite you to join a lively discussion about “We Are Not Like Them” by Christine Pride & Jo Piazza on Thursday, 12/2 at 7:45pm. If you'd like to be part of the conversation, please reach out to welcomingclubbookclub@gmail. com to receive additional information on where the meeting will be held.

Winter Walks

The temperatures are dropping, so stay warm with a morning stroll! Stroller Walks take place at 10am on Fridays, weather permitting. Meet the group at the entrance to Tullamore Park. The club will also be adding stroller walks on the weekend mornings as well, rotating to the different parks in town. If you'd like to receive email updates, please reach out to welcomingclubtoddleractivites@gmail.com for more information.

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Book Club, Thurs. 12/2 at 7:45 p.m.: RSVP today to welcomingclubbookclub@gmail.com!

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

Craft Club: The Craft Club is a great way to meet with friends and get crafty. No experience necessary. We meet every few months to create a seasonal craft. If you are interested in joining, please email GCCraftClub@ gmail.com.

Supper Club:  Bring your significant others out for this one! This is a great way to make new friends as a couple. You will be paired up with 3-4 other couples to set up a rotation of dinner events. Host your new friends at home or head out to try local restaurants. Please email GCSupper@gmail.com for more information.

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

Bunco: This simple dice game is usually played in a group of 12. It is a great way to meet people and make new friends. The game is easy to learn and fun to play. If you are interested, please contact WelcomingClubBunco@ gmail.com.

Toddler Activities: A great way for you and your little ones to make new friends. Activities include stroller walks each week around our beautiful village and a visit to the park. We also set up playgroups with kids of similar age. Please email welcomingclubtoddleractivities@gmail.com for more information.

Come join the fun and make a difference! We invite you to join the club! For just $37 a year, you will have access to lots of great events and many fun members-only clubs and events. Complete the easy online membership form today at www.thegardencitywelcomingclub. org in the “Join” section of the website. While you are there, browse the site for lots of great information about the club.

Garden City Jewish Center Religious School gets ready for Chanukah

The children of the Garden City Jewish Center’s Religious School have been busy making homemade cards and other projects to be ready for a very early (November 28!) Chanukah this year!  Only three days after Thanksgiving, the first candle of the Festival of Lights will be lit, and a festive service will take place on multi-access (in-person and via Zoom) on the sixth night, December 3rd.  Plans are being made for Rabbi Stephen Goodman to light the menorah, read a Chanukah story during the service, and for everyone who attends in-person to get a grab-andgo bag filled with jelly donuts and chocolate gelt!

Religious School students have been working with watercolors to make dreidels and stars, and some of these designs have been made into greeting cards for them to send to friends and family.  This past week, students put together their own Chanukah menorahs using real stones from Israel, (“Jerusalem stones”), that are different shades of colors depending on where they were quarried. These nine branched

“Chanukiahs” will be treasured for many years.

This autumn, the students have been doing many activities that focus on tikkun olam (repairing the world).  Each week, tzedakah (donations) are collected, and every few months a vote is held on where to send the money. Recently, they sent $100 to TeamSeas.org. This group is pledging to remove one pound of plastic from our oceans for each dollar donation that is received.  In the past, donations have been made to various animal rescue organizations, the American Cancer Society, St. Jude’s Hospital, and many more.

The Garden City Jewish Center is a Reform congregation where everyone is welcome – Jews of all denominations, dual-faith families, singles, and students. Please go to www.gardencityjewishcenter.org for more information!

The families of the Garden City Jewish Center wish all of its neighbors and friends safe travels this Thanksgiving, and a very happy, healthy holiday season to you and yours!

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Lead Update

The Village of Garden City was recently notified of a high lead level in a home in Garden City. The Village contacted the Nassau County Health Department immediately for information and any guidance and simultaneously conducted tests for lead at each of its active well sites where the treated water enters the Villagewide distribution system. Those tests came back Non-Detect for lead and the results were shared with the Health Department. In conversations with the Health Department, preliminary results indicate that the home in question has a lead service line that attaches to the Village water main. We are awaiting a final report from the Health Department’s investigation and any recommendations that may be forthcoming. The Village has conducted all required lead and copper compliance mandates as required under the Federal Lead and Copper rule, including the most recent sampling conducted in 2020, and was found to be in compliance. The Village is aggressively monitoring the water supply and is in regular communication with the Health Department during their investigation.

Village Meet and Greet November

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To further increase engagement with residents, the Village Governance Committee is sponsoring a monthly Meet and Greet. It will be held the fourth Tuesday of each month although the first meeting will be held on November 30, 2021 at the Village Senior Center from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. This is a chance for residents to engage directly with the Board of Trustees members without going through any third parties or having to wait until the end of a Village Board meeting. We hope to have a maximum of three Trustees at each meeting to avoid any violations of the Open Meetings Law. These meetings will not have an agenda; Trustees will be available to discuss multiple issues and concerns.

Burglaries

Mayor Cosmo Veneziale

The Garden City Police Department recently investigated two residential burglaries that occurred during the early evening hours on November 11th. During one incident, the sus-

pect rang the doorbell and when there was no answer, walked around the home and found an unsecured door. The subject entered the home and removed numerous pieces of jewelry. In the other burglary, the subject(s) entered the residence by breaking a rear window and fled when it was discovered a resident was home. There was one item reported stolen from this home. These incidents appear to be part of an ongoing burglary pattern that has been prevalent in numerous North Shore communities in Nassau County. Suspects check for residences that appear to be unoccupied, usually during early evening hours (5:00 – 9:00 p.m.). Homes having no lights or televisions on, at times when they are usually on, give the appearance they are unoccupied. In many evening burglaries, some homeowners leave their residence for just a short period of time without setting the alarm, leaving a door unlocked, and without leaving interior lights and/or televisions

on. Considering this ongoing burglary pattern throughout Nassau County, additional marked and unmarked patrols have been deployed. In addition, Garden City Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson offers the following recommendations:

• If you have an alarm, use it at all times, even if you are leaving the residence for just a few minutes.

• Trim overgrown shrubbery and trees where someone would be able to conceal themselves.

• Check exterior lighting, this includes the back and sides of the home. Ensure they go on at dusk.

• Check window and door locks; make sure they are in working order.

• Check your Ring camera or similar device when you receive a notification of activity near your home.

• Keep all doors and windows locked when you are home, in the back yard, or away, even for just a few minutes.

• Homeowners should consider additional locking devices specifically for sliding doors, as well as alarms.

• Move and secure items that could be used to facilitate entry through ground floor windows.

• Close your drapes, blinds and window treatments at night as a deterrent.

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Van strikes overpass

On November 10th a commer cial van struck the Chestnut Street overpass. The driver was charged with disregarding bridge clearance signs.

Larceny reported Garden City Police investigated a larceny report in which a letter placed in the mail inside the Garden City Post Office was intercepted, altered, and cashed by an unknown person.

Leaving the scene

Officers investigated a report of a vehicle leaving the scene after colliding into another vehicle on Cherry Valley Avenue on November 10th.

Home burglary

November 11th.

Safety details Officers were assigned to traffic and safety details for a Veterans Day Ceremony held on 7th Street.

Suspended license

On November 11th a motorist on Cherry Valley Avenue was charged with driving with a suspended license, defective brake lights, and excessively tinted windows.

Aggressive driving

Officers investigated a burglary at a Westminster Road residence on November 11th. Entry was apparently through an unsecured rear door. Several pieces of jewelry were reported stolen. Evidence was secured and Crime Scene Detectives responded to the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

Second burglary

Another burglary was reported on the same day at a Third Street residence. Two suspects apparently entered the residence by breaking a rear window. The suspects apparently fled the house after realizing it was occupied. One item is reported missing. Evidence was secured and Crime Scene Detectives responded to the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

Arrest for leaving the scene

Garden City Detectives arrested a 69-year-old female for allegedly leaving the scene of an accident with personal injury. On November 8, the subject allegedly drove her vehicle over the foot of a female pedestrian in Parking Field 6E and left the scene without exchanging information. The female victim suffered a foot injury.

Fire alarm

Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a residence on November 11th for a fire alarm and determined the cause to be a faulty detector.

Light outages

Officers responded to two traffic light outages, one on Clinton Road and the other on Hilton Avenue on

On November 11th a motorist on Hilton Avenue was charged with multiple aggressive driving violations including passing a red traffic light.

Package stolen

A package was reported stolen from the front porch of an Avalon Road residence on November 12th.

Credit card stolen

On November 12th Garden City Police investigated a report of a male subject entering a Franklin Avenue office without permission and removing a credit card from a drawer.

Fraudulent plates

On November 12th a motorist on 3rd Street was charged with driving without a license, fraudulent license plates, and uninsured operation.

Gate failure

On November 13th Garden City Police responded to the Nassau Boulevard RR Station crossing for malfunctioning railroad gates.

Tree fall

As a result of strong winds on November 13th, Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to Hilton Avenue where a tree fell onto a house, apparently damaging the roof, windows, and gutters. No injuries were reported.

Burnt food

GCPD and GCFD responded to Adelphi University on November 13th for a fire alarm and determined the cause to be burnt food.

Unlicensed operation

A motorist was charged with driv-

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The Bobby Menges “I’m Not Done Yet” Memorial Blood Drive

The I’m Not Done Yet Foundation is hosting the Bobby Menges Memorial Blood Drive on Monday, December 6th from 1 p.m.–7 p.m. at the Stewart Manor Country Club on 51 Salisbury Ave. in Stewart Manor.

Once again, a HUGE thank you to John Parks, owner of the Stewart Manor Country Club, who agreed to host the drive again!

The blood drive is held in memory of Bobby Menges, who died in September 2017 after a long journey with cancer.   Bobby along with his brother, Jake, had been hosting bi-annual blood drives at their home since 2012.

For an appointment, please email efmenges131@gmail.com or scan the QR code below.  Walk-ins are welcome, and there’s plenty of parking in the back of the club.  If you are unable to donate blood, please consider making a donation to the Bobby Menges “I’m Not Done Yet” Foundation www.imnotdoneyetfoundation.org.

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Garden City schools honor veterans

Garden City Middle School students celebrated Veterans Day.

U.S. Marine Corps. Sergeants Raul Pillco and Victoria Maston demonstrated proper flag folding techniques using Homestead School’s original American flag from 1959.

Many special tributes were held throughout the Garden City Public Schools in honor of Veterans Day, which was nationally observed on Nov. 11. Visits from veterans, read-alouds, art projects, letter-writing initiatives and class discussions are among the many activities that expressed appreciation and gratitude for those who have served.

Hemlock welcomed several veterans who served as guest speakers and dis-

cussed their experiences on Nov. 10. Some of their young family members, who are students at Hemlock, enjoyed joining the presenters in the front of the classrooms as they shared their stories and explained the day’s signifi-

cance. Homestead School hosted a celebration on Nov. 9, during which classes gathered in the courtyard and recited poems. As a highlight, U.S.

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U.S. Army Specialist 4 Veteran Ron Stankiewicz displayed items from his time serving and discussed his experiences with his grandson’s class at Homestead.

Two GC residents graduate from Marine Boot Camp

This past winter, two Garden City residents, Lance Corporal William Murphy Ilardi and Private First Class Logan Patrick O’Grady, became two of the quarantine graduates of the United States Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island, South Carolina. Parris Island is the Eastern Recruiting Station for the USMC. After completing the mandatory medical clearance known as MEPS and departing from Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, both then-recruits quarantined for two weeks and arrived on Parris Island to take their places on the legendary yellow footprints on November 2 and November 16, respectively.

Lance Corporal William Murphy Ilardi, 21, of Garden City graduated from United States Marine Corps Boot Camp on Friday, January 2h, 2021. LCpl Ilardi successfully completed 13

weeks of intensive basic training at MCRD Parris Island in 2nd Battalion Bravo Company, Platoon 2004. While in recruit training, LCpl Ilardi qualified as a sharpshooter. His platoon was Graduation Honor Platoon, and due to his rank in the Young Marines and his Eagle Scout Award, was graduated as Private First Class (PFC). Immediately following graduation, he reported to Camp Geiger, for one month of Marine Combat Training (MCT) and then Goodfellow Air Force Base for Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) School for four months. After achieving the rank of Lance Corporal, he is currently actively serving with the 2nd Radio Battalion at Camp LeJeune as a 2621Special Communications Signals Collection Operator/Analysts, where he continues his education.

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GC schools honor veterans

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Marine Corps. Sergeants Raul Pillco and Victoria Maston demonstrated proper flag folding techniques using the school’s original American flag from 1959 and placed it in a special case. This event was followed by a classroom presentation led by U.S. Army Specialist 4 Veteran Ron Stankiewicz, whose grandson is a student at Homestead. Locust School created a video tribute featuring each class waving flags and wearing decorative patriotic hats. They shared messages of thanks to the country’s heroic servicemen and servicewomen. Stewart School students collected candy for troops and wrote letters for

Veterans. Stratford School’s fourth graders enjoyed a read-aloud, third graders wrote letters and second graders created paper dog tags that symbolize honor, courage and strength. Garden City Middle School students wrote postcards to veterans thanking them for their service, and eighth graders shared stories and memories about their relatives that are veterans. Garden City High School students engaged in class discussions around Veterans Day and paid homage to those who have served and first responders with the building’s traditional Field of Flags, which was presented during a ceremony on Nov. 15.

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

Six Word Scary Story Contest Winner

Congratulations to sixth grader Letao Tao for winning the Six Word Scary Story Contest. Her story, “Warmed Granny,” went as follows: “I heated Granny up for you!” Nearly 30 entries were submitted during the month of October for our Six Word Scary Story Contest. The Tweens and Teens Department will be hosting another six word story contest in the month of December, which will be for holiday-themed stories. Thanks to everyone who participated and congratulations again to Letao for winning!

Six Word Holiday Story Contest

In the month of December, participate in our Six Word Holiday Story Contest! Tweens and Teens in Grades 6–12 can submit their holiday stories between December 1 and December 31, 2021 in person at the Library. Holiday stories must be exactly six words. Multiple submissions are allowed. Submissions must include a submission form, which can be found at the Library during the month of December. The winner of the Six Word Holiday Story Contest will be announced in January and will receive a $25 gift card to Amazon. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tween Thursdays: Snowflake STEAM Challenge

Use a variety of supplies to make your own snowflake craft at Tween Thursdays: Snowflake STEAM Challenge on Thursday, December 2 at 4 p.m.! Registration begins Tuesday, November 23 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). This program is for Tweens in Grades 4–7 and is a joint program with the Children’s Department. Tweens in Grades 6 and 7 who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Please note that it is Library policy that all children under age 10 must be accompanied by a parent or designated responsible person while in the Library. Also, if the young child is attending a Library program, we require the parent or designated responsible person to remain in the Library throughout the program and meet the child upon completion of the program.

Teen Crafternoon: Decoupage Ornaments

Join us for the program Teen Crafternoon: Decoupage Ornaments on Monday, December 6, 5 p.m.–6 p.m.. Participants will receive three orna-

ments to decorate using tissue paper and Mod Podge. This program is for Tweens and Teens in Grades 6-12. Registration begins Tuesday, November 30 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program.

Teen Paint Night: Circle Canvases

Join us for the program Teen Paint Night on Wednesday, December 8, 6 p.m.–7 p.m. This program is for Tweens and Teens in Grades 6–12. Participants will receive a circle-shaped canvas and can paint with either acrylic or watercolor. Registration begins Tuesday, November 30 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

The next meeting of the Teen Advisory Board is Tuesday, December 14, 5 p.m.–6 p.m.. The meeting is for Tweens and Teens in Grades 6–12. Registration begins Tuesday, December 7 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org).

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

Teen Game Night

Join us for the program Teen Game Night on Wednesday, December 15, 6 p.m.–7 p.m. This program is for Tweens and Teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2021. Registration begins Tuesday, December 7 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program.

Tweens and Teens Dungeons and Dragons

Join us for Tweens and Teens Dungeons and Dragons on Thursday, December 16, 4 p.m.–5:30 p.m.. Learn how to play the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons by participating in one of our monthly Dungeons

and Dragons Meet-Ups! Beginners are welcome! Each meet-up will feature a new self-contained, one-shot adventure and players will be assigned premade characters to play. Please register via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) to participate in this program. Registration begins Tuesday, December 7 at 10AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program.

Volunteer Program Reviewers Needed: Programs to Review in December

Become a Volunteer Program Reviewer and earn community service by participating in Garden City Public Library Tweens and Teens programs! In order to receive community service, volunteers must participate in the program and then fill out an online survey reviewing the program within two weeks of attending the program. Each volunteer will receive community service credit for every completed survey they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. Surveys will be emailed to program registrants only after the program is completed and they have attended the program.

To participate, volunteers must register online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) for each program they wish to attend separately. Below is a list of programs Tweens and Teens in Grades 6-12 (unless otherwise noted) can volunteer at as a Volunteer Program Reviewer in December: Registration online begins November 23:

• 12/4 at 4 p.m.: Tween STEAM Snowflake Challenge

Registration online begins November 30:

• 12/6 at 5 p.m.: Teen Crafternoon: Decoupage Ornaments

• 12/8 at 6 p.m.: Teen Paint Night: Circle Canvases

Registration online begins December 7:

• 12/15 at 6 p.m.: Teen Game Night

• 12/16 at 4 p.m.: Teen Dungeons and Dragons

These programs have been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

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.

Follow Tweens and Teens on Facebook and Instagram

Follow Garden City Library’s Tweens and Teens on Facebook and Instagram! The Young Adult Department has been using both social media platforms as a tool to post updates, announcements, digital resources, ebook recommendations, and more during this time of social distancing.

Here are the Facebook and Instagram pages for the Garden City Public Library Tweens and Teens Department:

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/ GCPLTweensTeens

Instagram:  www.instagram.com/ GCPLTweensTeens

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

Teen Advisory Board Applications Now Available Online

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

Library closed for Thanksgiving

The Garden City Public Library will have modified hours in observance of Thanksgiving as follows:

Wednesday, November 24 - 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 25 - Thanksgiving Day - Closed

News From the Children’s Room

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday in the United States, and this year Thanksgiving occurs next week on Thursday, November 25. In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag shared an autumn harvest feast that is acknowledged today as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies. For more than two centuries, days of thanksgiving were celebrated by individual colonies and states. It wasn’t until 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, that President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be held each November.

https://www.history.com/topics/ thanksgiving/history-of-thanksgiving

The Children’s Room loves Thanksgiving and will be displaying some favorite Thanksgiving books.  Books include:  “How to Catch a Turkey” by Adam Wallace and Andy Elkerton, “Amelia Bedelia Talks Turkey” by Herman Parish, “Run Turkey Run” by Diane Mayr, “Thanks for Thanksgiving” by Julie Markes and “Thanksgiving is Here!” by Diane Goode.

Hanukkah

The first day of Hanukkah 2021 begins on Sunday, November 28, 2021 and ends the evening of Monday, December 6, 2021.  Hanukkah (also spelled “Chanukah”) is an eight-day winter “festival of lights,” which begins each year on the 25th day of the Jewish month of Kislev.

Because the Hebrew calendar is based on the lunar cycle, the dates of Jewish holidays according to the Gregorian calendar change from year to year. For this reason, the beginning of Hanukkah can range from late November to late December.

In short, Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem after a group of Jewish warriors defeated the occupying Greek armies. The festival celebrates the triumph of light over darkness and of spir-

ituality over materiality.  https://www.almanac.com/content/ when-is-hanukkah

The Children’s Room has a display about Hanukkah.  Books include:  Light the Menorah! A Hanukkah handbook by Jacqueline Jules, My family celebrates Hanukkah by Lisa Bullard, Shmelf the Hanukkah elf by Greg Wolfe, Runaway dreidel! by Leslea Newman and The best Hanukkah ever by Barbara Diamond Goldin.

Fall 2021–

Programming for Children’s Room

December Crafts to Go!

Winter Scratch Art Craft

Grades K–2,  4:00–4:45 p.m

Eventkeeper Registration begins November 23 @ 10 a.m.

Registration is required for each child attending

Family” Mystery” Holiday Craft To Go

**Hint - think “yummy,  candy & house”

Eventkeeper Registration begins November 23 @ 10 a.m.

Pickup begins on December 1 @ 10 a.m.    Only one registrant per family

In the Children’s Room

Winter Snowman Scene Glitter Mosaic Sign

Grades 3–5,  4:00–4:45PM

Eventkeeper registration begins November 30 @ 10 a.m.

Registration is required for each child attending

Tween Thursdays

December 2

Holiday Steam Project, 4:00–5:00 p.m.

*Adults must supervise all children under the age of 10 in the Library.  Adults or Caregivers must remain in the building during Children’s programs and meet the children upon completion of the program.

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Memoirs tell a story of a moment in a person's life. These stories can be unflinchingly honest, full of humor, heart and the complexities that come with dreaming big. From stories about real life people to celebrity memoirs, there's always something entertaining and fascinating in the best memoirs. Check out these four thought provoking and enjoyable memoirs that will make you laugh, cry, break your heart and leave you wanting more well after the last page.

“The Speckled Beauty: A Dog and His People” by Rick Bragg -Bragg chronicles how his life was forever changed by the arrival of a half-blind and poorly behaved stray dog he eventually names Speck. At age 60, he finds himself recovering from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and heart and kidney failure and having to live in his mother’s basement. When Speck arrives, Bragg doesn’t know what to make of him but eventually realizes he has been granted the gift of an unruly and hilariously poor behaved dog that loves him unconditionally. From a chapter about the perfect dog he wanted (“The Dog I Had in Mind”) to one about how the dog kept tripping him up (“Tumbling, Tumbling Down”), Bragg brings to life his adventures with Speck and how the rescuer ultimately becomes the rescued. But readers will take more away from this book than just touching and funny stories. Speck demonstrates how to live a life of unbridled joy and love with abandon even when life knocks you down. And thankfully, unlike many dog books, Speck is still alive and terrorizing people (and other animals) in Alabama. (Release date 9/21/21)

“Taste: My Life Through Food” by Stanley Tucci - A delightful memoir by the actor and star of the CNN series: “Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy.” Food has always been an

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important part of his life, playing a role in various key moments in his personal and professional career. With a few Italian cookbooks under his belt, it's clear this is more than just a hobby to Tucci. With great wit and warmth, this memoir is a wonderful read that makes fans love him even more. Taste is a reflection on the intersection of food and life, filled with anecdotes about his growing up in Westchester, New York; preparing for and shooting the foodie films “Big Night” and “Julie & Julia;” falling in love over dinner; and teaming up with his wife to create meals for a multitude of children. Each morsel of this gastronomic journey through good times and bad, five-star meals and burned dishes, is as heartfelt and delicious as the last. (Release date 10/5/21)

“The Boys” by Ron Howard and Clint Howard - “What was it like to grow up on TV?” Ron Howard has been asked this question throughout his adult life. in “The Boys,” he and his younger brother, Clint, examine their childhoods in detail for the first time. For Ron, playing Opie on “The Andy Griffith Show” and Richie Cunningham on “Happy Days” offered fame, joy, and opportunity—but also invited stress and bullying. For Clint, a fast start on such programs as “Gentle Ben” and “Star Trek” petered out in adolescence, with some tough consequences and lessons. Despite their busy schedules, the two always stuck close and learned from each other. Clint was one of the first to observe his brother's talent for directing, while Ron, who went on to direct such acclaimed films as “Apollo 13” and “A Beautiful Mind,” says he learned from Clint's effortless confidence as an actor. Clint and Ron Howard talked about their early starts in show business, their earliest brushes with fame and how their parents helped them keep it together. A treat for movie and

TV buffs, this dual memoir is wholesome and satisfying. (Release date 10/12/21)

“No One Wins Alone” by Mark Messier - Messier is one of the most accomplished athletes in the history of professional sports. He was a fierce competitor with a wellearned reputation as a winner. But few people know his real story, not only of the astonishing journey he took to making NHL history, but of the deep understanding of leadership and respect for the power of teamwork he gained.Messier tells of his early years with his tightknit family, learning especially from his father, Doug – a hockey player, coach, and teacher. And he recounts the highs, lows,and hard work that brought the New York Rangers to the ultimate moment for a hockey club: lifting the Stanley Cup.Throughout, Messier shares insights about success, winning cultures, and how leaders can help teams overcome challenges. Told with heart and sincerity, “No One Wins Alone,” is about more than hockey—it’s about the deep love and gratitude that comes from a life shared with others. (Release date 10/26/21)

Each week, the Adult Reference Librarians will recommend books that were recently published or will be released soon. Most books recommended are available as eBooks and audiobooks. Look for more book recommendations by following the Library’s Facebook page. Ebooks may be requested through the Nassau Digital Doorway at nassau. overdrive.com for download on the Libby app. The free Libby app is the easiest way to get started downloading digital books and audiobooks from the Library. To get started, download the Libby app from your device’s app store. Or, visit libbyapp. com in your Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge browser. Once you are in Libby, follow the prompts to find the Garden City Public Library and sign in with a valid library card. If you have a device that’s not compatible with Libby, you can still use the OverDrive app to borrow and enjoy digital titles. For a brief introduction to Libby, watch a one minute video at help.overdrive.com/en-us/1307.html . Look for more book recommendations by following the Library’s Facebook page.

Teen Paint Night:

Library’s Teen Advisory Board meets

Teens share their ideas for library programs with Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta during the November meeting of the Teen Advisory Board, which was held Tuesday, November 9 at the Library.

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Reading Pals at the Garden City Library

Teen volunteers read stories and make a craft with children at the third session of Reading Pals, which was held Tuesday, October 19 at the Library and was a joint program between the Children’s and Young Adult Departments.

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Thanksgiving entertaining books

Do you need some help with preparing your Thanksgiving meal? Are you looking for some new side dishes or appetizers to impress your family and friends? Come browse the Garden City Public Library’s “Harvest Entertaining” displays to find the perfect book to help you plan and cook your holiday meal.

Sanitation collections

There will be no garbage pickup on Thursday, November 25 (Thanksgiving Day).

The holiday week collection schedule will be as follows:

Western half of the Village (west of Rockaway Avenue): Garbage - Monday and Friday; RubbishWednesday, November 24

Eastern half of the Village (east of Rockaway Avenue): Garbage - Tuesday and Saturday; RubbishWednesday, November 24.

Residents scheduled for recycling on Thursday, November 25, are asked to put their recyclables out on Thursday, December 2.

LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE OF FORMATION

Maggie Rey LLC.

Arts of Org filed with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/15/21. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to PO Box 7218, Garden City, NY 11530. Purpose: any lawful act.

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Christmas Hour of Music at the Cathedral of the Incarnation

BY KATHY MCCORMICK

On Tuesday, December 7, at 2 p.m. the Music Department of The  Community Club, will present its annual Christmas Hour of Music, featuring Kristine Dougherty on flute, and Henry DeVries, on piano and organ.This wonderful holiday program will be a live performance, held at the Cathedral of the Incarnation. Both performers have given us spectacular programs over the years and this one will be no different.  The program will include  a variety of musical numbers including Christmas Carols.

Kristine Dougherty holds a Bachelor of Music degree in flute performance, from the North Carolina School of the Arts and a Master of Music degree in flute performance from the Mannes College of Music. Kristine studied with

Linda Chesis, Keith Underwood, Judith Mendenhall, Philip Dunigan and Sandra Miller.

Henry DeVries is a cum laude graduate of Westminster Choir College, in Princeton, New Jersey majoring in organ performance. He studied organ with Eugene Roan, harpsichord with James Jones as well as voice and choral conducting with James McKeever. Please join us for this outstanding live concert. All are welcome.

There will be no reception at the Casino following the program.  If anyone is interested in joining the Community Club please contact our club office at 516-746-0488 on Tues., Wed., or Thurs. between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.  This program will be great, you don’t want to miss it!

The Kordes K orner

John Ellis Kordes

PhotograPhy history

Hover UAS, LLC.

Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 09/09/2021. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 162 Fernwood Terrace, Stewart Manor, NY 11530. Purpose is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under NYS laws.

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This photograph was taken around 1910 looking north during the Agricultural Society of Queens and Nassau Counties annual fair. This is where the Nassau County seat of buildings and court houses are located today. Old Country Road is located left to right across the top of the photo and Washington Avenue would run just to the right of the photo. The large building in the upper left of the photo is still there on the NW corner of Old Country Road and Mineola Boulevard. All of this land south of Old Country Road is in Garden City but even then was called Mineola since the Mineola railroad station served the fair.

Note all the cars in the foreground crammed together. This was known as the “Women’s Parking Lot” - just kidding! (No letters please!). Actually, this is how people left their cars then as the invention was relatively new. There was no such thing as a “parking lot” back then. You would simply leave your car on the grass or in a park thus “parking your car.”

Challenges for Democrats

BY BOB MORGAN, JR.

It is not exactly breaking news that Republicans are deeply split between a strongly pro-Donald Trump faction and a group that would like to move away from the former president. Many in the party want to find a way to embrace much of Mr. Trump’s base while separating themselves from unsubstantiated claims that the 2020 election was stolen.  Republican Virginia governor-elect Glenn Youngkin had to navigate between these forces and just this week former New Jersey governor Chris Christie has come out with a new book attempting to thread this needle.

But the Democrats have a great deal of issues of their own going forward. President Biden’s approval ratings have fallen into the low 40’s or even the high 30’s. Based on generic ballot polls as well as the likely effects of redistricting and reapportionment, the party is a big underdog to retain control next year of the House of Representatives, where it currently has only a small majority. The Democrats’ position is a little better in the evenly divided Senate, where Republicans will have to defend more seats in 2022, but at best retaining control is a tossup.

But while the prospect of losses in midterm elections are common for a party that has just won the White House, and many incumbent presidents have survived midterm turbulence to win reelection, the Democrats have a second major, and quite unusual  concern -- it is not at all clear who will be the party’s nominee in 2024.

Throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, newly elected presidents were routinely expected to run for reelection four years later, and generally to be renominated without significant opposition.  Indeed, the only significant exception  to this rule involving a living incumbent elected to a first term occurred in 1980, when Senator Ted Kennedy launched a serious challenge against President Jimmy Carter.

It is very different in this cycle. Indeed, if public opinion is taken

into account, this pattern of easy renomination may not hold in 2024.  In a rather startling new poll by  Hill-Harris X, a large majority of registered voters, 61 percent, said that Mr. Biden should make way for someone else in 2024, with only 24 percent saying that he should run again, and 15 percent unsure.  Even among Democrats, only a 45 percent plurality favored Mr. Biden running again, with 37 percent favoring making way for another candidate. There are no doubt a number of reasons for this very poor result, including the President’s age (he will turn 82 in 2024), anger about inflation and what many people see as an ineffective start to this Presidency.

But if not Joe Biden as the nominee in 2024, then who? The most obvious response is Vice President Kamala Harris, but there are numerous concerns about her.  First, while President Biden’s approval ratings are bad, Ms. Harris’ are actually worse.  According to a Los Angeles Times polling analysis, Ms. Harris’ favorability rating was 3 points lower than President Biden’s and also lower than Mike Pence’s rating at this time of the Trump Presidency, and well below the ratings of three other recent vice presidents -- Joe Biden, Dick Cheney and Al Gore.  So at least at this point, many voters aren’t buying what Ms. Harris is selling.

Second, there are questions, even in the liberal media, about how well she is doing in her job.  A long piece by CNN notes reports of “overly cautious tendencies and staff problems”.  Certainly she has not done much to help the chaotic immigration situation at the border, an assignment publicly given to her by Mr. Biden.

Ms. Harris’s position might get better if Mr. Biden left office during his term and she became the President, but otherwise Democrats may want to look around for new candidates if Mr. Biden doesn’t run.  Maybe Gavin Newsom or Pete Buttigieg would turn out to be good options, but you have to say that the future is very cloudy for the Democrats

Garden City PTA News

The night featured games and activities for families to enjoy together.

Fall Sportswear Pick-up is THIS SATURDAY, Nov. 20

The Fall Sportswear Pickup event will take place this Saturday, November 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Garden City Middle School Cafeteria. This is the only pick-up day scheduled, so if you can’t make it, please make arrangements to have another local friend pick up your order. See you there!

Middle School Family Fun Night Success

The Garden City PTA was thrilled to co-host the annual Family Fun night at the Middle School this week. We welcomed families throughout the evening for games and activities that helped us stay connected while having a great time. Thanks to everyone who helped plan this amazing event and to all the families who came out to show their support!

GC PTA Introduces Annual Sponsorships

For the first time ever, the Garden City PTA will welcome local businesses as annual sponsors of the organization -- providing support to our schools and our students throughout the school year. More details are now available on sponsorship levels and benefits at bit. ly/gcptasponsorship. Email us at sponsorships@gardencitypta.org with questions or for more information.

Mark Your Calendars: Dates to Remember

• November 20, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.:

Sportswear Pick-Up at GCMS

• November 24: Early Dismissal, Check school updates for exact times

• November 25–26: Schools Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

• November 30: Joint Primary PTA Meeting at Locust School

• December 10: Deadline for HS Yearbook Orders & Senior Ads

• December 14 : Board of Education Meeting

• December 23: Schools Closed, Holiday Recess Begins

It’s Time to Renew Your Annual PTA Membership

The PTA is proud to support all students and provide a connection between home and school.  We are pleased to offer quality programming to students and parents throughout the school year.  None of our endeavors would be possible without your continued support.  To renew your annual membership for the 2021-2022 school year, please visit www.gardencitypta.org and click on the “Membership” tab.

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IN MEMORIAM

Donald D. Wenk

Donald David Wenk, Sr., 91, of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and Westhampton Beach, NY, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2021, surrounded by his beloved family.

He was born in Woodhaven, Queens, on June 1, 1930, son of Norman and Sarah Wenk. He was the beloved husband of Mary Skinner Wenk for 69 years. He was cherished by his loving family: Donald Jr. (Clare) Wenk, Mary Beth

(Charles) Austin-Trunz, Mary Ellen (Keith) Fell, Mary Jane Wenk, Mary Susan Wenk, James (Dianne) Wenk, Mary Patricia (Mark) Lunden. He was the proud and devoted grandfather to 21 grandchildren, 10 step grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

Don attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute as a Mechanical Engineer major, and served three years in the US Air Force during the Korean War.

Don was the President and CEO of American Casting and Mfg. Corp, a fourth-generation family-owned manufacturing company started by his grandfather in 1910.

In addition, Don served on the executive boards of Long Island Savings Bank, Astoria Federal Savings Bank and St. Francis Hospital. He was a sixty-year summer resident of Westhampton Beach and President of Westhampton Country Club.

The cornerstone of Don's life was his family. His devotion to his wife, Mary, set the example to his ever-growing family; that family is first. His mantra was to live every day with love, loyalty, gratitude, and kindness.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, November 20 at the Church of St. Joseph, Garden City. Burial services will be private.

GC Schools seek volunteers for new committee

The Garden City Public Schools are seeking four parents/guardians (one representing each level: primary, elementary, middle and high school) to serve on a committee to review instructional material.

The committee will review the district’s process and protocols for determining the appropriateness of instructional materials, and will also review instructional material that a parent/ guardian, student or staff may have concerns with that have not been resolved at the teacher or the principal level.

In addition to the parents/guardians, the Advisory Committee will consist of one teacher from each level, one elementary and one secondary library media specialist, the Director of Literacy and two high school students.

Volunteers will participate in an organizational meeting in December 2021. If you are interested in applying to the Instructional Materials Advisory Committee, please email a résumé and letter of application by Nov. 30, 2021 to: morrisc@gcufsd.net.

School district seeks Technology Committee members

The Garden City Public Schools are looking for four community members with expertise in technology and instructional technology to serve on the district’s Technology Planning Committee to devise the 2022–2025 Technology Plan. There will be three or four meetings scheduled during the school year culminating with a plan submitted to the New

York State Education Department and a presentation to the Board of Education. If you are interested to serve on the committee, please email Rita Melikian, director of technology, at melikianr@ gcufsd.net, no later than Nov. 29, 2021. The first meeting will be on Dec. 9, 2021, at 7 p.m., via Zoom.

IN MEMORIAM

Janet McClure Brattan

Janet McClure Brattan passed away Nov. 6, 2021 at the age of 91 in Cape Coral, Florida of natural causes. She was the daughter of Veronica and William McClure. She was predeceased in death by her husband of 67 years, Thomas Hunt Brattan, Jr. She is survived by her children, Thomas Hunt Brattan, III, wife Anne (Wisnewski), Brooke Frances Desales Mann and Todd Rice William Brattan, wife Carolyn (Dana), as well as by her grandchildren, Kristen Genevieve Brattan Bennie (Andrew), Kate Johanna Brattan Willis (Daniel) and her daughter, Savannah Kate, Megan Hunt Brattan Bliss (Jon) and her daughters, Vivian Hunt and Chloe Noelle, as well as Kyle Dana Brattan, Jacqueline Nicole Brattan and John Ryan Brattan. Her sisters, Veronica McClure of Peabody, MA and Dorothy Stolz, of Boise, ID also survive her. She was predeceased by her brother, World War II veteran, Ernest McClure.

Janet was born in Dundalk, MD on July 9, 1930 and graduated from the Catholic High School of Baltimore. She raised her family in Newark, DE and Geneva, Switzerland and also lived in Dusseldorf, Germany, West Grove, PA, Garden City, NY and Ft Myers, FL.  She was very active in a wide variety of endeavors throughout her life: Drum Majorette for the Baltimore Colts, singer on Baltimore radio, cast member for productions at the Baltimore Hippodrome, member of University of Delaware drama club, American Women’s Club of Geneva, American Women’s Club

of Dusseldorf, CCD teacher and choir member at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in West Grove, PA. She was a proud follower of her children's and grandchildren's educational, military, athletic and professional successes, including her son Tom's collegiate football coaching career.

She and her husband were committed world travelers and she was a glorious and prolific raconteur of tales of world voyages, a fashion maven, avid skier, tennis, roller skater and paddle ball player as well as an accomplished pianist and singer.

Her Funeral will be held on Dec 29th at 10 am at the Cathedral of Mary our Queen, 5200 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, with burial to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, 233 Homeland Avenue, Baltimore, MD.

Adelphi symphony to present evening of music

Adelphi University’s Symphony Orchestra returns to the stage for the first time since fall 2019, with an evening of classical music on Saturday, November 20. The event will begin at 8 p.m. in the Concert Hall of Adelphi's Performing Arts Center (PAC).

The concert features Saint-Saens' Carnival of the Animals, Mozart's Symphony No. 29 in A Major, K. 201, and Albinoni's Sonata in D Major for trumpet and strings, performed by Adelphi students, alumni, faculty and staff. The orchestra is under the expert leadership of conductor and music director Stefano Miceli, adjunct faculty member at Adelphi.

This event will also be live streamed for those unable to attend in person.

Tickets are $25 with discounts available to seniors, alumni, employees and students. The livestream is $15. For tickets, visit adelphi.edu/adelphi-symphony-orchestra.

Adelphi PAC's priority is to ensure the safety of patrons, artists, staff and the entire Adelphi community against COVID-19. All audience members age 12 and over are required to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19. Anyone under 12 or who is not fully vaccinated must show proof of a negative test taken within 72 hours of the performance. All guests regardless of age or vaccination status will be required to wear masks while inside the Adelphi PAC.

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THI S WEEK AT ROTARY

This past October 26, at Calogero’s restaurant, Nassau County Clerk Maureen O’Connell brought Rotarians and guests up to date on the multitude of services provided by the office of the Nassau County Clerk. This office is regarded as a repository of services and information. Ms. O’Connell reported that efficiencies of the office have helped to save taxpayers millions of dollars each year. Pictured (from left) are Rotarian Althea Robinson, Maureen O’Connell and Diane Marmann, Club president.

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Rotary

Holiday Party Returns

The Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club is excited to announce that its annual Holiday Luncheon Party will return on Monday, December 13, at 12 noon at the Garden City Hotel.   All are welcome to usher in the 2021 Holiday Season with Rotary.

Rotary is equally excited to present its coveted “Community Service Award” to two businessmen – one

representing a Garden City business, the other representing Mineola.

Over the years, both Greg Bavaro, owner of Garden City Pizza, and Tony Lubrano, owner of Mineola’s Piccola Bussola, have gone above and beyond in the services they have provided for their communities and beyond, criteria for this award.

Both Greg and Tony were to have been presented with the “Community Service Award” in 2020, but the

At its final lunch meeting of 2021 on November 9 at the Cherry Valley Club, Rotary welcomed as guest speaker fellow Rotarian, the Very Rev. Dr. Michael Sniffen, dean of the Cathedral of the Incarnation. Citing the strides accomplished throughout the past 5 years, Dean Sniffen spoke of the Cathedral’s Master Plan as well as its ministries and building projects envisioned over the next 5 years. Lunch meetings will resume on January 11 at Calogero’s restaurant.

COVID pandemic had put this prestigious recognition on hold until now.

Rotary will also spotlight a performance by the Mineola High School Chorus who will perform a repertoire of holiday and specialty tunes as it has for many past years -alternating with the Garden City High School chorus.

Everyone is welcome to join with Rotary to celebrate this afternoon of good cheer and fellowship along with

plenty of good networking.

To attend at $75 per person $700 table of 10), please RSVP by December 8 to Meg Norris at 516-294-8900; or email editeor@gcnews.com. Please make your check payable for $75 per person to the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club and mail with reservation(s) to Meg Norris c/o The Garden City News, 821 Franklin Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530.

The A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment Shop

BY MELISSA JAEGER

Remember:  We are open on Mondays!

Cheers! What’s more special than toasting your friends and family with a crystal wineglass or champagne flute? More than just the price sets crystal apart from glass. Glass is made from sand that has been liquified, while crystal is composed of flint glass, glass that contains lead instead of calcium. How can you tell glass apart from crystal? There are several ways. First, flick your finger against the item and it will have a clear ring. Regular glass will make a clunking noise.  If you wet your finger and run it around the rim of the item, you will hear a subtle tone emanating from it.  Crystal will feel heavier in weight when compared against the weight of a glass item of the same size. Finally, the additional lead oxide in crystal results in greater refraction and hence the brighter shine!

Why do we covet Waterford so? Waterford Crystal traces its origins back to 1783, when two Penrose brothers opened the first flint glassmaking factory in, where else? Waterford, Ireland. They hired a glass manufacturer from England, and a group of accomplished craftsmen. Their vision was simple –“to create the finest quality crystal for drinking vessels and objects of beauty for the home.”  Waterford Crystal quickly became sought after by royalty and members of the aristocracy. The firm’s commitment to quality and innovation continued until industry challenges, including rising taxes on the export of flint glass, brought an end to production in 1851, concluding the first phase of the Waterford Crystal story. The legend of this remarkable glassware lived on, however, among the many Irish who emigrated to the U.S. , who often told stories of Waterford Crystal having the clearest ring of all.

Skipping ahead a century, in the years just after World War II, a small crystal factory was set up in a suburb of Waterford, with skilled glass blowers and cutters were brought in from various parts of Europe to train Irish apprentices.  By 1951, a new factory opened, and Waterford Crystal began its remarkable “second phase.”  Waterford recruited Miroslav Havel of Czechoslovakia as its Chief Designer. He studied pattern books from the original Waterford Flint Glass Works, which influenced his designs, and in 1952 he created the Lismore pattern, which continues to be the most popular pattern ever made by Waterford Crystal.

Over the years the range of Waterford luxury crystal items has grown to include vases, bowls, lighting fixtures

and special presentation pieces. Its crystal chandeliers hang in Windsor Castle, Westminster Abbey, and the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The most noteworthy Waterford item is the New Year’s Eve ball that descends on Times Square at the stroke of midnight. The geodesic sphere is covered with 2,688 Waterford Crystal cut triangular panels!

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

We get newly consigned merchandise almost every day! And we sell new merchandise – especially gift items –purchased through the NY Gift Show.

Therefore, I prefer to think of our shop as a Gift and Resale Shop. If you can’t make it in right away, please shop online at www.atstewartexchange.org and come to the Exchange to pick up.  We also post photos on the AT Stewart Exchange Facebook and Instagram pages, as well as the TGCHS website (www.tgchs.org).

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

With the virus, we have had to take measures to safeguard our customers, consignors, and volunteers.  We now do consignments by appointment only which helps to keep down the numbers

of people in the Shop at any point in time and reduces 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: Mon - Fri: 10:00–4:00 p.m., Wed: 10:00–6:00 p.m., Sat: Noon–4:00 p.m.

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

GCPD warns about residential burglaries

SUBMITTED BY THE GARDEN CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

The Garden City Police Department recently investigated two residential burglaries which occurred during the early evening hours on November 11th. During one incident, the suspect rang the doorbell and when there was no answer, walked around the home and found an unsecured door. The subject entered the home and removed numerous pieces of jewelry. In the other burglary, the subject(s) entered the residence by breaking a rear window and fled when it was discovered a resident was home. There was one item reported stolen from this home. These incidents appear to be part of an ongoing burglary pattern that has been prevalent in numerous north shore communities in Nassau County. The suspects check for residences that appear to be unoccupied, usually during early evening hours (5 p.m. – 9 p.m.). Homes having no lights or televisions on, at times when they are usually on, give the appearance they are unoccupied. In many evening burglaries, some homeowners leave their residence for just a short period of time without setting the alarm, leaving a door unlocked, and without leaving interior lights and/or televisions on.

Considering this ongoing burglary pattern throughout Nassau County, additional marked and unmarked patrols will be deployed. In addition, Garden City Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson offers the following

recommendations:

• If you have an alarm, use it at all times, even if you are leaving the residence for just a few minutes.

• Trim overgrown shrubbery and trees where someone would be able to conceal themselves.

• Check exterior lighting, this includes the back and sides of the home. Ensure they go on at dusk.

• Check windows and door locks; make sure they are in working order.

• Check your Ring camera or similar device when you receive a notification of activity near your home.

Keep all doors and windows locked when you are home, in the back yard, or away, even for just a few minutes.

Homeowners should consider additional locking devices specifically for sliding doors, as well as alarms.

Move and secure items that could be used to facilitate entry through ground floor windows.

Close your drapes, blinds and window treatments at night as a deterrent.

• Surveillance and alarm systems should be routinely checked to ensure proper operation.

• Consider a panic alarm or keeping a telephone near the bed.

• Leave an interior light on or use a timer. Leave a radio or television on when out of the house.

• Discontinue any deliveries while away on business or vacation.

• Ensure deliveries to your resi-

dence are removed promptly by a family member, friend, or neighbor.

• Inventory, photograph and have an appraisal conducted on valuable items.

• When approaching or leaving your home, be aware of suspicious persons or vehicles.

• Varying your routine can be an additional deterrent.

• Do not enter your residence if you think someone may be inside; notify the police immediately.

• If you hear or see someone in your home, exit if you can and discretely call the police right away.

• Do not try to confront the intruder.

• If a burglar does confront you, remain calm; comply with the burglars' instructions. Remember: your life is more valuable than your property. Try to memorize a description of the subject. When the subject leaves, call the Police immediately by dialing 911.

In addition to these recommendations, the Garden City Police Department urges all residents to be aware of suspicious activity around them, and call promptly during the following situations:

• Call when your alarm or a neighbor's house/car alarm goes off.

• Call when there are suspicious noises or persons in your yard or a neighbor’s yard.

• Call when you see a suspicious person and/or vehicle.

• Call if a vehicle is observed

continually driving up and down the street for no apparent reason.

• Try to obtain a plate number and a good description of suspicious vehicles.

• Try to obtain a good description of all suspicious persons and/or possible suspects.

• Call when you observe activity at a neighbor’s residence when you know they are away.

• If you see a door or window to a neighbor’s residence ajar, open, or broken, call the police.

• If you see a neighbor's car door or window ajar, open, or broken, call the police.

• Call when your dog barks where there is some type of activity outside, particularly in the evening or at night.

Neighbors can help the Police in the prevention of burglaries and in the apprehension of suspects. There have been numerous incidents where the keen observation of residents has resulted in the apprehension of persons committing criminal acts. In addition, residents with surveillance systems are encouraged to notify the Police Department when it is possible their system recorded a crime or other suspicious activity either on their property, in the street, or on an adjacent property. Surveillance systems, such as video systems, Ring cameras, and Nest cameras, have proven to be significant tools in the prevention of criminal acts, as well as in the apprehension of suspects.

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ing on Clinton Road while unlicensed and passing a red traffic signal light.

Leaving the scene

Officers investigated a report of a vehicle leaving the scene on Clinton Road after colliding into another vehicle on November 14th.

Unauthorized transfer

On November 14th a resident reports an unauthorized monetary transfer was made from her bank account to another person’s account.

Check altered

On November 14th a person stated a check placed in the mail inside the Garden City Post Office was intercepted, altered, and cashed by an unknown person.

False alarm

GCFD and GCPD responded to a Ring Road Restaurant for a fire alarm on November 14th. They determined the

cause was cleaning chemicals.

Swatting report

Officers responded to a Cambridge Avenue residence on November 15th after the Department received a phone call stating there was a burglary in progress at that location. Upon investigation, Officers determined no burglary occurred and all was in order; the call is being investigated as a filing a false report “swatting” incident.

Unlicensed operation

A motorist on Stewart Avenue was charged with driving while unlicensed and operating a mobile device on November 15th.

Fire response

On November 15th Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to the Nassau Boulevard RR Station for a fire alarm and determined the cause to be construction in the area.

Hit and

a SUV leaving the scene after colliding into another vehicle on Nassau Boulevard on November 15th.

Smoke in bank

On November 15th the GCPD and GCFD responded to a bank for a smoke condition. Upon investigation, the cause was apparently due to an issue with the HVAC system. For safety reasons, the system was shut down by the fire fighters.

Elevator malfunction

Garden City Police assisted firefighters who responded to an Old Country Road building and safely removed three people from a malfunctioning elevator on November 15th.

Suspended license

On November 15th a driver of a commercial vehicle on Stewart Avenue was charged with driving with a suspended license and defective brakes.

Homestead nurse named Woman of Distinction

Officials and school district administrators congratulate Homestead School Nurse Sandra Schneider for being recognized by Assemblyman Edward Ra as a Woman of Distinction.

Congratulations to Homestead School nurse Sandra Schneider for being recognized by Assemblyman Edward Ra as a Woman of Distinction. She was honored and presented with a citation during a surprise celebration on Nov. 10, when Assemblyman Ra visited the building and shared words about her wonderful impact on Garden City families.

Mrs. Schneider goes above and beyond in her role at Homestead, greeting families outside each morning and responding to phone calls and emails promptly. She cares deeply about all students and staff members and has kept Homestead safe and welcoming while overseeing COVID-19 protocols and maintaining attendance records.

Ms. Schneider’s love of helping people goes back to her teenage years, when she volunteered to work with the elderly. She began her career as a charge nurse at the Westchester Medical Center and went on to serve as a substitute in the Garden City School District.

courtesy of Garden City Public Schools

After completing her BSN in nursing from Molloy College and graduating with honors while raising a family, she joined Homestead as a full-time nurse. She went on to attain her AAS in nursing from Queens Community College and holds New York State Certification as a registered nurse and a licensed practical nurse, among other accreditations.

“She is one of the best in her field of nursing and we are lucky to have her in our schools to watch after our children,” Assemblyman Ra said. “Mrs. Schneider is an incredible woman who is hard-working and a pillar of hope and happiness for her family and community.”

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha, Principal Dr. Suzanne Viscovich, Homestead families and members of Ms. Schneider’s family joined the Assemblyman in applauding her Woman of the Year distinction.

FOR SENIORS fyi

Garden City Senior Center is Open

Garden City Recreation and Parks’ Senior Center is now open.  Our hours will be 10 am to 4:30 pm.  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.

Chi

Kung Exercise and Meditation

Please join Andrea Albergo for chi kung, which is considered a beautiful, peaceful path for body, mind and spirit.  Andrea will show how to create a peaceful body by combining movement, breathing and meditation.  This class is geared for seniors or the beginner adult.   The six week session will begin Thursday, November 4 and will be held at 1 p.m. at Garden City’s Senior Center. The price for the session is $ 36.

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

“Open Studio” for Seniors on Tuesdays

Recreation and Parks has set some time aside for senior artists who are residents of Garden City to gather together to socialize and share your talents.  The Senior Center will be open for this on Tuesdays from 2 to 4:15 p.m.  Bring your own supplies, table covering, table easel (only) and enjoy sharing with other

interested seniors.  Please note - You are responsible to clean up your area when you are finished.

Pickleball Resumes Again

in St. Paul’s Fieldhouse

Pickleball is now open in St. Paul’s Fieldhouse to Garden City resident adults.  The sessions will be as follows: Tuesday through Friday –9:30 to 11 a.m. OR 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Play is drop in and rotate in on a first come, first served basis for Garden City residents only. No non-residents will be allowed at this time.  The fee is $6 per person, payable per session by check or credit card only, no cash will be accepted.  A resident may also purchase a five time pass for $25 or a ten time pass for $50.  These passes may be purchased either at the door or at the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

Senior Exercise with Felicia

Come join us for Senior Exercise with Felicia at the Garden City Senior Center! Classes will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m.  In order to attend a class, you must preregister.  You may pre-register up to two days before the class you want to attend by calling the Senior Center between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at 385-8006.  For a Monday class, you may call the Friday before. Space is limited.

Casino Bridge

BY MARIE RAMOS

On a beautiful Fall evening, the Casino bridge players enjoyed a lovely and delicious Fall dinner. The pumpkin cheesecake dessert was Mmmm so good. It was a delightful way to start shuffling the cards for the bridge that followed dinner!

The winners at their tables were Pat Dolan and Dian Kendrick at their table and Doug Fraser and Marie Ramos at their table.

Congrats to all and we look forward to next month on Dec.11, the 2nd week in December.

Garden City

Seniors Bridge Results

The winners for the Monday, November 15 games are:

North/South

1st Place: Joan Kiernan & Molly O'Grady

2nd Place: Grace & Nick Basile

East/West

1st Place: Rudy Kaiser & George Salem

2nd Place: Carrie Flapan & Dian Kendrick

Two GC residents graduate from US Marine Boot Camp

From page 23

LCpl Ilardi is a lifelong resident of Garden City, a 2013 graduate of St. Joseph School and a 2017 graduate of Kellenberg Memorial High School. He has paused his studies at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, as a Homeland Security major, while he serves. He is the son of Steven and Marie Ilardi.

Private first class, Logan Patrick O’Grady, 19, of Garden City graduated from United States Marine Corps Boot Camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island on February 14, 2021.  PFC O’Grady successfully completed 13 weeks of intensive basic training at

MCRD Parris Island in 1st Battalion, Alpha Company, Platoon 1008.  While in recruit training, PFC O’Grady qualified as a sharpshooter.  Immediately following graduation, he reported to Camp LeJeune for two months at Infantry Training Battalion (ITB). PFC O’Grady is currently serving as a Marine Corps Reservist with the 2/25 Weapons company in Garden City. In the capacity of a 0331, Machine Gunner, in the CAAT platoon and a team leader.  He was recently selected for a UAS course in May of 2022 to become a section drone operator.

PFC O’Grady is a lifelong resident of Garden City and a 2020 graduate of Garden City High School.  He is pres-

ently pursuing a BA from St. John’s University as a History major.  He is the son of Terrence and Patricia O’Grady. Both new Marines were required to complete the Crucible, which is widely known as an unforgiving 54-hour event in which their training is put into action during simulated battle situations. In addition to a punishing 54 miles of marching, recruits must carry 45 pounds of gear, successfully complete 36 warrior stations and 29 team building exercises on only 6 hours of sleep, during which the simulated sounded of battle exercises continue, and 2 rationed meals over the two-and-a-halfday event. Upon completion, recruits

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

From page 2

question was put to residents in a bond referendum: should the Village float serial bonds in the amount of $3.75 million to fund the demolition of the Main Building and Ellis Hall. The no vote was 3,290 and the yes vote was 1,120. Nothing happened.

• Ellis Hall, built in 1969, was demolished in 2014.

• Four years passed. In July 2018 the BOT announced plans to potentially turn St. Paul’s into a sports and community center. There was to be a series of meetings and presentations for the public so as to get input from residents.

• In January 2019 the BOT passed a unanimous resolution seeking a viable use of the St. Paul’s buildings, uses that would generate some income, attract Village residents, and preserve significant portions of the exterior and interior of the Main Building. The conceptual plan was for a community center that would include sports uses, vast improvement to Cluett Hall for performance/dance/music space and creating other spaces in the Main Building to benefit as many interests as reasonable. The resolution acknowledged that the costs to preserve and rehabilitate the Main Building are substantial.

• In May 2019 a “temporary protection plan” was initiated to stabilize the building for whatever purpose is eventually selected. After unsanctioned activity was reported at the site, an eight-foot-high fence that includes protective screening was erected around the entire building from the front steps on the south side up to the roadway by the recreation cottages to the north.

• In a Feb 2020 presentation before the BOT, hired consultants BBB, Thornton Tomasetti and CNY Group asked the Village to host a new round of Community Workshops on what to do with St. Paul’s. Some meetings were held but there was low turnout and low input. Basically, the pandemic ended

this outreach.

• Currently, some stabilization work is continuing, along with work to preserve the stained glass windows.

• In April Mayor Veneziale announced that he was forming a St. Paul’s Main Building Committee. It is my understanding that the mayor hosted a meeting in September involving some 30 residents with various professional backgrounds and opinions on what should be done with St. Paul’s.

I sincerely hope the members of the mayor’s new St. Paul’s Committee— whoever they are—take into account these historic divisions when investigating viable options, if any exist, to preserve St. Paul’s or to demolish the main building. And I hope the BOT recognizes through a referendum the rights of Garden City residents to either preserve through a feasible plan or to demolish. Either way, it is the residents who will foot the bill.

Christine Mullaney

Study water problems

To the Editor:

Edward M. Kelly, Jr. was the spirit of the Village of Garden City for many years (SJS ‘60; GCHS ‘64) and then carried that spirit around the world (VN ‘68 to ‘70; Colonel U.S. Army ret.). Hit with an injury in high school, Ed became Head Cheerleader for GCHS with his spirit on full display. Like Bob Nesi (GCHS ‘71), who was certainly also the spirit of the village for many years, any chance encounter with Ed or Bob made your day. Such encounters would be the subject of many happy conversations at home that night.

To reawaken that spirit, I again suggest that one village response to long standing issues would be to issue an RFP to get estimates of the costs of different approaches to resolving the issue. That information would aid the respective Mayor’s Committee. For example, consider the response of a

village official to complaints of contaminated tap water: “the well water is fine.” A considered and fair response in colonial times when leather water buckets ruled the day and indoor plumbing in America was just a dream. However, we no longer lines up at the wells with our buckets each morning. now, in light of this issue, all water pipes have to be considered as potential health threats.

Why not issue an RFP for companies to submit an estimate of conducting a statistically valid sampling study of village homes that might illuminate the scope of the problem and then suggest an approach as to how to remedy it?

That would show the old village spirit. Eddie and Bob would like that.

Happy Thanksgiving

Charles P. Kelly

Restaurants are expensive

To the Editor:

Re: “Patronize Local Restaurants,” Larry Penner, 11/11/2021. While the author’s letter may be well intentioned, I find it tom be extremely tunnel visioned.

Much of this country cannot afford to eat out and tip 20%. When I was supporting two children and a wife, it was everything I could do to keep a roof over our heads and food on the table. Now that I’m divorced, child support long over, one child grown and completely independent and another semi grown and semi independent I have a few discretionary dollars. I still look for the cheapest gasoline, shop in discount stores, look for sales on coffee. I can’t afford to eat out regularly.

The author worked for thirty one years for the FTA. I doubt he’s affluent, but also doubt he’s hurting financially. I don’t begrudge any level of financial comfort the author has attained. I do begrudge, and mightily, him not understanding that not everyone is as well off as he is.

My heart aches for those in the

receive their coveted Eagle, Globe and Anchor and take the oath of the USMC, to defend and uphold the Constitution of the United States. Both LCpl Ilardi and PFC O’Grady come from families with a tradition of military service. They and their families are deeply grateful for the support they and their new Marines have received from their schools and village. They are both graduates of the USMC Delayed Entry Program (DEP) out of the recruiting office in Hempstead, NY, and both trained under SSgts Garner and Little. Semper Fidelis; Always Faithful.

restaurant industry hurt by the pandemic. But I refuse to be guilted into spending my money at restaurants. The problem was not of my making, nor is the solution.

Finally, the author claims local entrepreneurs have continued to create employment opportunities without Federal dollars. How exactly does the author know this? Is he psychic? Or is he the local administrator of federal funds?

Nat Weiner

Questions on new train

To the Editor:

Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent ride on a test train to the new Long Island Rail Road Grand Central Terminal was a great photo op, but omitted critical facts. Since 2001, costs have grown from $3.5 billion to $11.2 billion today.  This does not include $4 billion more for “readiness projects” carried off line from the official project budget.

The opening service date slipped from 2009 to December 2022.

In our post COVID-19 world, 60,000 new LIRR riders on opening in December 2022 remains doubtful.  Riders saving 40 minutes depends upon how long it takes to exit followed by how many blocks walking, transfer to a subway or bus before reaching their final destination.

Travel time from Jamaica to Grand Central Terminal was 27 minutes versus 20 minutes to Penn Station. The subway from Penn Station one stop to Times Square transferring to the 42nd Street Shuttle arriving in GCT is seven minutes or less.

Many will continue telecommuting from home part or full time.  There will be fewer face to face meetings and conferences, with increased useage of teleconference technologies. Manhattan based corporations continue downsizing.  Others are relocating employees to suburban offices closer to home.

Larry Penner

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• Surveillance and alarm systems should be routinely checked to ensure proper operation.

• Consider a panic alarm or keep a telephone near the bed.

• Leave an interior light on or use a timer. Leave a radio or television on when out of the house.

• Discontinue any deliveries while away on business or vacation.

• Ensure deliveries to your residence are removed promptly by a family member, friend, or neighbor.

• Inventory, photograph and have an appraisal conducted on valuable items.

• When approaching or leaving your home, be aware of suspicious persons or vehicles.

• Varying your routine can be an additional deterrent.

• Do not enter your residence if you think someone may be inside; notify the police immediately.

• If you hear or see someone in your home, exit if you can and discretely call the police right away.

• Do not try to confront the intruder.

• If a burglar does confront you, remain calm; comply with the burglars’ instructions. Remember your life is more valuable than your property. Try to memorize a description of the subject. When the subject leaves, call Police immediately by dialing 911.

In addition to these recommendations, the Garden City Police Department urges all residents to be aware of suspicious activity around them, and call promptly during the following situations:

• Call when your alarm or a neighbor’s house/car alarm goes off.

• Call when there are suspicious noises or persons in your yard or a neighbor’s yard.

• Call when you see a suspicious person and/or vehicle.

• Call if a vehicle is observed continually driving up and down the street for no apparent reason.

• Try to obtain a plate number and a good description of suspicious vehicles.

• Try to obtain a good description of all suspicious persons and/or possible suspects.

• Call when you observe activity at a neighbor’s residence when you know they are away.

• If you see a door or window to a neighbor’s residence ajar, open, or broken, call the police.

• If you see a neighbor’s car door or window ajar, open, or broken, call the police.

• Call when your dog barks where there is some type of activity outside, particularly in the evening or at night.

Neighbors can help the Police in the prevention of burglaries and in the apprehension of suspects. There have been numerous incidents where

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the keen observation of residents has resulted in the apprehension of persons committing criminal acts. In addition, residents with surveillance systems are encouraged to notify the Police Department when it is possible their system recorded a crime or other suspicious activity either on their property, in the street, or on an adjacent property. Surveillance systems, such as video systems, Ring cameras and Nest cameras, have proven to be significant tools in the prevention of criminal acts, as well as in the apprehension of suspects.

Water Updates

Water Tower: The Village’s security company provided details/drawings of what they require from the electrical contractor for their work. A meeting has been scheduled between H2M, the contractor and the Village to discuss lack of progress.

Discolored Water Complaints: H2M is mapping discolored water detections and investigating complaints as they are registered.

Well 7 (Waterworks site): The contractor provided change orders that were requested during construction. Permanent construction to be incorporated with permanent construction of Well Nos. 8 and 12.

Wells 8 and 12 (Rockaway Avenue site): H2M is reviewing brick selection for H2O2 canopy with the Village. H2M is expected to have final documents for permanent buildings by early December.

Well No 9 (Wilson Street site):

The Nassau County Health Department endorsed engineering report has been sent to the New York State Department of Health. A soil investigation was conducted. The report is currently under review and will be submitted to the Village. Design of the facility continues.

Wells 10 and 11 (Clinton Road site): Extended casing of Well No. 11.

Wells 13 and 14 (Garden City Country Club site): Received approval from the New York State Department of Health to operate wells with treatment to system. Wells 13 and 14 are able to run to system through treatment. Well 13 is currently running to system without treatment. H2M recommended emergency contract for construction of GAC buildings. Renderings have been prepared and were submitted to the Village. A meeting has been scheduled with the Village and Country Club to finalize work.

Wells 15 and 16 Hilton Park site): Installed the generator, continued with site regrading and installed electrical cabinets.

Blue Water Investigation

The Village water consultant, H2M, completed four weeks of system-wide sampling of pH and alkalinity while reviewing copper levels in the distribution system. pH increases have

been stable systemwide. A full report on the findings from the four weeks is expected to be sent to the Village for review before Thanksgiving. A new email address has been established so you can submit any discolored water issues. Please email your complaint to waterissues@gardencityny.net. Include your contact information and an explanation of your complaint. If you have the ability to send a photo as well please do. If you do not have or do not wish to use email, call the Water Department at 465-4020 and leave a message with your name, address and contact phone number. All emails and information will be forwarded immediately to the Village Water consultants at H2M who are collecting the information, obtaining water samples as needed and following up to help identify potential causes and solutions.

Utility Scam Awareness Week

November 15-19 is Utility Scam Awareness Week, an advocacy and awareness campaign focused on educating customers and exposing the tactics used by scammers. More than 4,085 scam calls were reported to PSEG Long Island in the first 10 months of 2021, down slightly from the more than 4,300 calls reported at the same point in 2020. What customers should know about payment scams

• Scammers impersonating PSEG Long Island most frequently threaten to shut off power immediately unless payment is made.

• Many scammers use phone “spoofing” technology to make their number display on your phone as “PSEG Long Island.”

• PSEG Long Island is not currently shutting off residential customers for nonpayment.

• Residential and small business customers can still obtain state-mandated protections from shutoffs through Dec. 21 by calling PSEG Long Island at 1-800-490-0021 and attesting to financial hardship caused by the pandemic.

• PSEG Long Island will never request that customers use one specific method of payment.

• Scammers typically want their victims to transfer money via a web-based electronic payment service, a prepaid debit card, or even Bitcoin, sometimes asking people to buy a prepaid card at the nearest convenience store and then to read them the PIN over the phone.

• PSEG Long Island does not accept web-based electronic payment services, prepaid debit cards or Bitcoin as payment.

• Sometimes phone scammers will demand a deposit for a priority meter installation. PSEG Long Island does not require a deposit for meter installations.

• If a customer has doubts about the legitimacy of a call or an email

— especially one in which payment is requested — call the company directly at 1-800-490-0025.

In-person visits from PSEG Long Island

PSEG Long Island field representatives have begun visiting residential customers with past-due account balances to discuss payment methods, accept a payment or work out a payment plan to pay down balances over time. PSEG Long Island employees must carry a company ID and present it when requested. If customers have doubts, do not let the person into the house. Call PSEG Long Island at 1-800-490-0025 and a customer service representative will gladly verify if an employee has been dispatched to the location.

Occasionally, scammers may go door to door impersonating PSEG Long Island employees, flashing a fake ID and/or claiming to be a utility collection representative. The impostors may wear “uniforms” or affix false company signs to their vehicles. The scammers generally ask for personal information, which real utility representatives do not do, or offer bogus discounts. Again, if customers have any doubts, they should not let the person in, and should call 1-800-490-0025 to verify.

How actual PSEG Long Island reps handle phone calls

Customers should also know what PSEG Long Island will and won’t discuss over the phone. A genuine PSEG Long Island representative will ask to speak to the Customer of Record. If that person is available, the representative will explain why they are calling and provide the account name, address and current balance. If the person on the phone does not provide the correct information, it is likely the customer is not speaking with a PSEG Long Island representative. If the Customer of Record is not available, the PSEG Long Island representative will not discuss the account at all and ask that a message be left for the Customer of Record to call 1-800-490-0025. For more information, visit https://www.psegliny.com/ myaccount/customersupport/scamsandfraud.

Thanksgiving Sanitation Schedule

Residents are reminded that there will be no garbage pickup or recycling collection on Thursday, November 25, 2021. The holiday week collection schedule will be as follows:

Garbage Collection:

Western half: Monday and Friday Eastern half: Tuesday and Saturday

Rubbish Collection:

Entire Village: Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Recycling Collection: Thursday collection rescheduled to Thursday, December 2, 2021

Travel Industry Unwraps Holiday Sale Putting Bucket List Experiences Within Reach

BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE

Take advantage of the travel industry’s cyber holiday sales this season to put your bucket list experiences within reach.

Here is just a tip of the iceberg of offerings, but check in with your favorite tour company, cruise line, resort and destination to uncover gifts worthy of a Secret Santa. Many travel companies, such as Xanterra, offer gift cards:

XANTERRA ‘BOOK YOUR BUCKET LIST SALE’ FOR NATIONAL PARKS, CRUISES, TOURS

Xanterra Offers Weeklong ‘Book Your Bucket List Sale’ for National Parks, Cruises, Tours

Xanterra Travel Collection,  an award-winning globally diversified travel company offering unforgettable experiences in some of the most Beautiful Places on Earth®, announced its highly anticipated annual  “Book Your Bucket List Sale”.  This year’s sale lasts a full week beginning the Tuesday, Nov. 23, before Black Friday and running through Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday, Nov. 30.

Xanterra owns or operates the lodges in Yellowstone, Zion, Glacier, Death Valley and Grand Canyon South Rim; Windstar Cruises, The Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel, The Oasis at Death Valley, Holiday Vacations, Country Walkers and VBT Bicycling Tours. The affiliated legendary Five-Star, Five-Diamond Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs and the longest-running Five-Star award-winning Sea

Take advantage of Xanterra Travel Collection’s week-long annual sale to lock in 50% off roundtrip tickets on the historic Grand Canyon Railway and 20% off in-park lodging at the Grand Canyon’s crown jewel, the El Tovar on the Grand Canyon’s South Rim © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

Island Resort in Georgia are also participating in the sale.

And now, for the first time, Xanterra is offering the gift of discovery and wanderlust with  Xanterra Travel Collection Gift Cards. Redeemable across all Xanterra Travel Collection properties and brands for accommodations, tours, experiences, and retail purchases, recipients can choose their adventure with this gift of A World of Unforgettable Experiences. All new and available starting Nov. 16 at Xanterra.com/GiftCard

Highlights include: National Parks

The Oasis at Death Valley –  30% off hotel stays at the beautifully renovated historic AAA Four-Diamond Inn at Death Valley and newly revitalized, family-friendly Ranch at Death

Valley. Valid for select overnight stays between Dec. 2021 and Feb. 2022.

Historic Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel – 50% off roundtrip train tickets on an entertaining journey to the Grand Canyon’s fabled South Rim when booking a two-night Getaway Package over select dates between Dec. 1, 2021 and March 10, 2022.

Grand Canyon South Rim –  20% off in-park lodging at Kachina Lodge, Bright Angel Lodge, Maswik Lodge, and the crown jewel, El Tovar, during select dates Dec. 1, 2021 to March 3, 2022.

The Grand Hotel – 30% off at the only AAA Three-Diamond hotel near the Grand Canyon in Tusayan (just one mile from the South Rim entrance) on select dates between Dec. 2021 and March 2022.

Zion Lodge – 30% off overnight stays inside the park at Zion National Park Lodge on select dates between Dec. 2021 and Feb. 2022.

Cedar Creek Lodge, at the gateway to Glacier National Park – 30% off room rates on select dates from Dec. 2021 through April 2022.

Lake Yellowstone Hotel –  Save 25% off hotel stays at the charming and historic Lake Yellowstone Hotel, located inside the park on select dates during May 2022.

Luxury Hotels

The Broadmoor –  Rates as low as $249 per night for select dates, up to 25% off published suite rates, and 10% off the all-inclusive Wilderness Properties (The Ranch at Emerald Valley and Cloud Camp).

Sea Island – In honor of its Quarter Century Club (team members with at least 25 years of service to the resort), book a stay in December, January, or February and receive the third night for only $25. Plus, receive a $250 resort credit per stay at The Cloister and The Lodge. In addition, Sea Island will donate $25 per stay to the Sea Island Legacy Fund, which assists team members experiencing economic hardship.

Guided Travel/Tours

Bicycling Tours –  Receive $200 off any spring VBT Bicycling Tours

Guided Italy tour departing between April 1, 2022 and June 30, 2022.

Walking Adventures –  Receive $200 off any spring Country Walkers

Guided Italy tour departing between April 1, 2022 and June 30, 2022.

Holiday Vacations – Save $250 per person on the Holland in Bloom featuring the Floriade tour departing

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Cruising

Windstar Cruises – Save on 2022 yacht-style cruises with fewer than 350 guests. Enjoy a $100 onboard credit per guest to use on shore excursions, spa treatments, alcoholic beverages and more. Low fares start from $1,399 per guest. For a complete list and to take advantage of Xanterra and its affiliates’ Book Your Bucket List offers, visit Xanterra. com/BucketListSale. For the newly available gift cards, visit Xanterra.com/ GiftCard.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF HOLIDAY DEALS TO LOCK IN LUXE ESCAPES

Take advantage of these Black Friday resort deals to lock in luxe escapes for 2022:

Hawks Cay Resort, Duck Key, Florida Keys: Nov. 22-30, receive 30 percent off two nights or more in the hotel or three nights or more in a villa with promo code  CYBERW on stays from November 28, 2021 through October 31, 2022.

Grand Residences, Puerto Morelos, Mexico: Through Dec. 6, save up to 25% off stays through Dec. 16, 2022. Complimentary airport transfer included on all bookings and children under the age of 12 stay free. Book online, grandresidencesrivieracancun. com, or call 1.855.381.4340, use promo code ZW-21–23

Royal Uno® All Inclusive Resort & Spa, Cancun, Mexico: One of the newest family-friendly resorts to open in Cancun (February 2022), the 540 all-suite  Royal

Uno® All Inclusive Resort & Spa is offering guests 30% off its all-inclusive accommodations and $500 in resort credit and airport transportation. Valid for any 4-night minimum stay from February 28, 2022 to January 06, 2023.  To book, visit  https://royalunoresort.com/specialdeals/black-friday-cyber-week

Cayo Espanto, Belize: Cayo Espanto, a barefoot luxe private island resort off the coast of Belize, is offering guests a free airfare credit (up to $750 per person) with a seven night stay booked online at  aprivateisland.com November 26-29.

Saba Rock, North Sound, British Virgin Islands: Save up to 40% on minimum three-night stay for bookings made Nov. 26-29 for stays Nov. 30, 2021 through February 15, 2022 at the new resort destination with onsite amenities like snuba, diving, kiteboarding, island tours, spa. Book at  www.sabarock.com using promo code BLKFRI

Mount Cinnamon Resort –Grenada: Book Nov. 26-29 to receive 20% savings on stays between April 1 and December 20, 2022 of 5 or more nights at this eco-luxe hideaway atop Grand Anse Beach. Also included: one complimentary Cinnamon Signature Massage and a complimentary Grenada rum tasting session.  Book at www. mountcinnamongrenadahotel.com using booking code MC-CYBER21

CLUB MED ‘SPLASH INTO WINTER’ SAVES ON INCLUSIVE ESCAPES

Club Med, a pioneer of the all-inclusive concept, invites travelers to take advantage of up to 45% off all-inclusive escapes plus perks at Club Med’s top resorts

in Florida, Mexico, Canada, and the Caribbean, including Club Med Ixtapa Pacific (reopening December 11, 2021), offering a family-fun getaway under the sun, and Club Med Québec (opening December 3, 2021), offering an all-inclusive mountain escape. The Splash into Winter sale is open for bookings now through January 10, 2022, with travel dates through July 1, 2022; additional perks include a free room upgrade and free stays for kids under 4. Enjoy unlimited culinary options, premium accommodations, and activities for all interests – from skiing and snowboarding to standup paddle boarding and snorkeling – and Club Med’s Family program.

Participating Club Med resorts: Club Med Québec, Canada; Club Med Sandpiper Bay, Port St. Lucie, Florida; Club Med Cancún, Mexico; Club Med Caravelle , Guadeloupe, French Caribbean, Club Med Punta Cana, Dominican Republic; Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda, Dominican Republic;  Club Med Buccaneer’s Creek , Martinique, French Caribbean,  Club Med Turkoise, Turks and Caicos,  Club Med Ixtapa Pacific, Mexico, and  Club Med Columbus, Bahamas.

Details on the  Splash Into Winter Sale at  https://www.clubmed.us/o/ best-all-inclusive-vacation-deals (www. clubmed.us, 800-Club-Med).

G ADVENTURES OFFERS UP TO 30% SAVINGS

G Adventures is offering up to 30 percent off on more than 500 tours departing before October 31, 2022 with its biggest sale of the year, from November 10 through December 3, 2021. With the launch of the  Cyber Sale, the small group adven-

Poinsettias

BY JEFF RUGG

Have you seen poinsettias for sale yet? I have. Were they red? Probably. That is because we all know that poinsettias are red, right? Well, not so fast. There are pink, purple, white, spotted, striped and even yellow and orange poinsettias. Every year, the commercial plant breeders of poinsettias come out with five to 20 new varieties. Most of us don’t notice the differences, but there are some important changes aside from new colors.

Poinsettias are not one-size-fits-all plants anymore. There are important considerations for the grower and for the consumer of poinsettias. Poinsettias are native to Mexico and Central America where they grow into 10-foot-tall shrubs. They are named after the first United States Minister to Mexico Joel Poinsett who introduced the plant to botanists in the U.S. in the 1820s. Fast-forward about

100 years and the Ecke family founds the first poinsettia nursery in California. They popularized poinsettias and produced many new varieties.

Fast-forward another 100 years and

hundreds of millions of poinsettias are being sold around the world. In fact, each summer and fall, millions of two-inchlong cuttings are shipped into the U.S. from massive, sterile greenhouses in Nic-

ture operator and community tourism pioneer is rewarding travelers who are eager to get back out there with discounts on more than 500 itineraries across the company’s selection of Active, Classic, Active, Marine, Family, Local Living and 18-to-30-Somethings travel styles.

Tours that are on sale and depart before March 31, 2022 offer travelers up to 30 percent off; additional departures before October 31, 2022 feature savings of up to 20 percent off the original price.

GAdventures’s flexible Book with Confidence policy allows travelers to cancel and rebook their tour with no added cost; it also offers Vaccinated-Only and Travel Ready tour options. Visit www. gadventures.com/cyber-sale/.

EF GO AHEAD TOURS DISCOUNTS BUCKET LIST WORTHY TRIPS

EF Go Ahead Tours, a leading provider of immersive, small group travel, is running its Black Friday sale through Nov. 26 offering steep 2021 discounts on 2022 and 2023 “bucket list” itineraries, likely the lowest these future tours will ever be, with prices locked in and flexible payment plans available. Get up to $600 off per person /$1,200 off per couple -- with many of the most in-demand itineraries discounted by 20% or more.

EF Go Ahead experts navigate travel and health and safety guidelines and plan fully refundable trips with no change fees EF Go Ahead Tours, 800, 590-1161, www.goaheadtours.com

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aragua, Guatemala and Uganda. The cuttings require seven to 10 weeks of growth at specific temperatures and levels of

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Enjoying this year’s Thanksgiving holiday meal

BY CLAIRE LYNCH

Thanksgiving Day is a time for joining together with family and friends in a careful, socially distanced way and I can’t help but think of family traditions that make this day the special one that it is. My brother, Phil, says all he needs is some turkey and stuffing plus a little gravy on his plate and he automatically knows that it’s Thanksgiving Day.

One of the best things about coming from a large, extended family is that before Thanksgiving Day rolls around, I have plenty of chances to read a stories about the first Thanksgiving to my nieces and nephews. Last November Abigail, my seven-year-old niece, was visiting and I read the book called, “If You Sailed on the Mayflower in 1620” by Ann McGovern. It raises such questions as, If you were a Pilgrim leaving your homeland and heading west to an unknown continent, what would you expect? Not just on the voyage with its many hardships but once you arrived?

What would it have been like to pack all of your belongings and wonder what adventures were ahead? It described the Pilgrims saying their prayers and singing the holy songs they knew well. They were brave for striking out for the sake of religious freedom and the Pilgrims were thankful that the sailors got them safely to the New World. The first Thanksgiving was a basic one compared to the Thanksgiving dinners we have today but still, the intention of expressing their gratitude for what they had was the same. It was the thought that counted.

Explaining that the first Thanksgiving dinner was probably meat, fish, Indian corn and vegetables from their gardens such as collard greens, parsnips, turnips, carrots, onions, spinach and cabbage, I said the idea of gathering together to celebrate a meal with family and friends was what it was all about. Abby laughed when I said that I doubt-

ed there was any cranberry sauce or sweet potatoes at the first Thanksgiving and she said, “Wow, those are two of my favorites! I would have missed them.”

At school during Library Abby had recently heard the story of “Over the River and Through the Wood” by Emma Randall. It’s a cute tale of a brother and sister who are ready to set off to their grandmother’s house in their red horsedrawn sleigh with their parents preparing to follow in their own purple sleigh.

As the children journey though “white and drifted snow,” they cross over a river and along the way meet a rabbit, beavers, moose, foxes and a wolf who follow them to Grandmother’s farm.

The front door opens, the boy and girl are welcomed by their Grandmother and their holiday begins. “The horse knows the way to carry the sleigh,” Abby and I sing together, laughing. The story is full of nostalgia and it’s a great one to tell youngsters on or before the holiday.

Two weeks ago I was talking with Jenna who’s a long-time friend and she was recalling her family’s Thanksgiving holidays. As a young girl Jenna grew up in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, and at the age of eight she remembers decorating the living room with her younger brother and setting the table under the guidance of her mother for Thanksgiving. After setting out her family’s fanciest plates, Jenna folded the napkins just so then added the utensils. Stepping back, Jenna would check on her progress and smile, pleased that all of the guests would be happy with how their holiday table looked.

Going into the kitchen Jenna would watch as her mother made various holiday pies and cakes from scratch. As her mom mixed the ingredients for the cakes, the pie shells and the filling, Jenna filed that information into her memory bank. She paid special attention when her mom mixed the ingre-

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A few years later Jenna and her family moved to the Upper West Side and Jenna did her usual decorations plus was a big help assisting her mother the day before baking the traditional desserts.

As a young married couple Jenna and her husband, Tony, moved to a house on Long Island to raise their family. On Thanksgiving everyone in their extended family was invited to share in the big meal and scrumptious desserts. They’re still invited but the extended family gets to gather again via Zoom this year so everyone can be safe from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Jenna and I have similar get-togethers with our immediate families and often with our extended family relatives and the day after Thanksgiving we always compare notes about how everything went. Still, it’s inevitable that at one point or another in our conversation Jenna talks about being a kid in Bay Ridge and the Upper West

Side and excitedly getting ready for the holidays with all of the traditions and trimmings. On Thanksgiving she still likes drinking the apple cider and her favorite flavored pie is cherry.

At one time or another I remind Jenna that no matter where we are, the idea is being with each other and enjoying a meal without having to think about the next big holiday, Christmas. For the moment Thanksgiving is all about savoring the roast turkey, the stuffing, the green bean casserole, the yams and more. Jenna and I like sharing the latest news, the latest jokes and the latest faux pas. Christmas is special, naturally, but Thanksgiving is a laidback type of holiday.

While chatting, I think about how wonderful the holiday is, always, and how whether it’s this year’s happenings or something from the past, talking about the holidays always makes us feel wistful and nostalgic. Whether we are at home or visiting other people’s houses, the point is being together, enjoying the food and festivities, and being able to share our gratitude.

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Even More Questions From Women

BY TOM MARGENAU

I’ve speculated before that most of the readers of my column are women. And that conjecture is based on the fact that I seem to get many more emails from them than I get from men. That’s why, for example, in the past month, I’ve written two columns targeted to my female readers. But I guess I didn’t do a very good job of helping them understand the Social Security program because those columns seem to have generated even more emails from women. Here is a sampling.

Q: I am 75 years old and getting widow’s benefits from my first husband, who died many years ago. I was married a second time for 20 years to another man. He was a doctor and made very good money. I divorced him because of physical abuse I suffered. He is living in a beach house in San Diego. I live in a duplex in Waco, Texas. What I can’t figure out is: Why am I not getting any of his Social Security?

A: You’re not getting any of his Social Security because he’s not dead -- yet! (I’m not trying to give you any ideas!) Or to put that another way, a widow’s rate pays up to twice as much as the rate paid to a wife (or divorced wife) of a guy who is still alive.

If you are due two benefits, you only receive the one that pays the higher rate. You might be getting up to 100% of your deceased first husband’s Social Security. But you are only due one-half of your second husband’s benefit. And I’m sure 100% from husband number one pays more than 50% from husband number two -- no matter how rich he is. Now, if the doctor dies, you can switch to benefits on his record. So, all I can suggest you do is order a subscription to the San Diego newspaper and start reading the obituaries!

Q: I am 58 years old. I get Social Security disability benefits. My husband, who made a lot more money than I ever did, is 66 and recently signed up for his Social Security. His benefit is three times as much as mine. Yet I was told I can’t get any spousal benefits from his record. Why not?

A: Because you’re not old enough. The earliest that spousal benefits can be paid is age 62. So, four years from now, you can check to see if you might be due any extra benefits on your husband’s record.

Q: I am 73 years old. I get $1,620 per month in my own retirement benefits. My ex-husband, who always made a six-figure income, must be getting way more than me. So, I figure I am due something extra from his Social Security. I talked to someone at Social Security’s 800 number, and she said I’m not eligible for anything on his record because no one is

getting $3,240 per month. What did she mean by that?

A: What she was trying to explain to you, rather awkwardly I think, is that you are either due your own Social Security benefit, or half of your ex-husband’s basic full retirement age benefit, whichever pays the higher rate. Currently, the maximum full retirement benefit is $3,148. Half of that is $1,574. Your own Social Security retirement exceeds that, so that is why you aren’t due anything from your ex-husband’s Social Security account.

Or to clarify the Social Security rep’s remarks a little more, what she was trying to tell you is that because you’re getting $1,620, your ex would have to be getting $3,240 or more before you could get anything extra from him. And since no retiree can be getting that much in a basic benefit, you’re not eligible for divorced wife’s benefits.

I know some of my readers are saying: “Wait a minute. You said the maximum retirement benefit is $3,148. But I’m getting way more than that.” Please note that I said the maximum “full retirement age” benefit is $3,148. Many retirees are getting more than that because they waited until some later age, like age 70 for example, to sign up for Social Security -- so they are getting a delayed-retirement bonus added to their monthly benefits. But a spousal rate is always based on the full retirement age benefit, not the bonus-augmented benefit. And once again, the current maximum full retirement age benefit is $3,148, which means the current maximum spousal benefit is $1,574.

Q: I am 71 years old. I get $1,415 from Social Security. My rich ex-husband told me he is getting monthly benefits of $3,430, so I should be getting half of that, or $1,716. How come I’m not getting that?

A: As I explained in the answer to the prior question, the rate payable to a wife is based on the husband’s full retirement age rate. In other words, the rate he would have been due at age 66. With a monthly benefit as high as his, I’m sure he didn’t start his Social Security checks until age 70. And by doing that, he got an extra 32% “delayed retirement bonus” tacked on to his monthly checks. So, I’m guessing his full retirement age rate is around $2,600. And you are due half of that, or $1,300. So, the reason you are not getting wife’s benefits is because your own $1,415 rate exceeds your spousal benefit rate.

Q: I am 66. I get $1,440 per month. My husband is 72. He took his benefits at 70 and he gets $3,490. I read in a past column that I only can get half of his age 66 benefit rate, not his age 70 rate. But I know a woman at our church who says she is getting her deceased husband’s age 70 benefit. Why does she get it and I don’t?

A: Because her husband is dead, and yours isn’t. Benefits payable to the spouse of a living husband are based on the full retirement age benefit amount. But benefits payable to the widow of a guy who has died are based on his full rate, including any delayed retirement credits he was getting.

Q: I am a single woman. I’ve been single all my life. And I get sick and tired of listening to these married women clamoring for more benefits off of a husband’s or ex-husband’s Social Security account. I think a

woman should only get the Social Security benefits she has worked for and earned herself.

A: No comment! (Although I’d love to be a fly on the wall in a room where you and a bunch of your married friends debate this issue.)

If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has a book with all the answers. It’s called “Social Security -- Simple and Smart.” You can find the book at www.creators.com/books. Or look for it on Amazon or other book outlets.

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IBalancing selling against purchasing, and the trade-offs

t’s what I’ve called a perfect storm for not only purchasers but for sellers too! The highest prices benefit the sellers, and the lowest rates are advantageous for buyers!

However, what I see more and more is that sellers are tending to overprice their homes because they think that they have platinum and that everyone will pay the price because today there aren’t too many choices. On the other hand, buyers are in many instances not willing to trade-off for either a different town nearby or consider a different style home, or they have to have a larger property that their price point will not accommodate.

I can understand the mindset of some sellers who have renovated or upgraded their homes and are enjoying the new environment and the thought of selling and moving becomes a distant thought that they have now pushed off sometime in the future, whenever that might be. I believe getting out at the top as prices have reached a pinnacle level, really isn’t enough to make more sellers consider selling.

I think one of the reasons, is that so many think these insane increases will continue as long as inventory is at historic lows and builders really cannot catch up in constructing the millions of homes that are needed to satisfy demand at the current time.

However, the one factor that many are not considering is that interest rates and their direction that they will have to trend up! Maybe some just don’t understand what is going on with the 10+ trillion that the Fed has printed out of thin air, with nothing

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daily sunlight to be ready to sell. Greenhouses across the U.S. differ in their abilities to control the temperature and the length of the day. Different varieties of red poinsettias are now grown in northern, central and southern greenhouses based on their ability to withstand area temperatures. The newer heat-tolerant varieties are better for consumers in the Southern states.

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really backing it up (like we used to have a gold standard until President Nixon did away with it, in 1971, an extreme measure, intended to end a currency war that destroyed the faith in the U.S. dollar). Today, we only have the good faith in the U.S. Government backing the value of our dollar. Will this be enough going forward? Time will tell!

So with all the money given out over the past 18 months and still being provided through various programs and the Fed easing off on buying back our bonds, rates invariably will have to increase. The question will be how much and how high will they go. Inflation is literally “off the hook” and I believe more and more people are becoming aware that it is much worse than we are being told, when adding energy, (gas and this winter’s heating expense) and food to the equation.

So as rates increase, the cost of building new homes will increase, especially with the current supply shortage of almost everything and the increases that many materials, e.g. wood and cement have endured since the Covid19 pandemic began. Eventually, inventory will increase, lowering prices to some degree on existing homes. But the $64,000 question is when? Will it be next year in 2022, 2023 or even 3-5 years from now?

So my advice to sellers is if you are so comfortable that you will live the rest of your life in your home, then

There are small poinsettias that grow quickly and can be sold in small pots very cheaply. Big-box stores know that most people only buy one plant for the holiday, whether it be a lily at Easter, a chrysanthemum for the fall or a poinsettia for the winter. If the big-box store sells the plant first, it doesn’t matter if it won’t last until the holiday season is over; they already have their money.

Overall, poinsettias do last much longer than they used to. Years ago, the plants lost their leaves within weeks of being brought home. Now, they may still be red next May. Part of this is because breeders are specifically looking for plants that keep their true flowers longer. The colorful leaves are called bracts and are just leaves. At the end of each branch of colorful bracts is a cluster of tiny male and female flowers and nectar glands called a cyathium. The longer the cyathi-

enjoy it. However, if not, then begin contemplating a future plan and figure out when you might consider selling; before rates increase reducing and cooling off demand, potentially lowering your value.

Buyers on the other hand need to begin getting more realistic and pragmatic in their outlook as to what is really important in their search to find their “next place to call home.” Even if you can’t afford a single family home, but want to be in a specific town, then consider a condo, or even a co-op in a financially stable building. But by all means get out of your rental and buy something. Even if it means moving out of the area or state, stop being a tenant and transition into becoming an owner and stop transferring your wealth into your landlord’s bank account and begin increasing yours over the long run.

Waiting is the worst situation to put you and your family in, so buy into the current lowest interest rates. The way to accomplish this is go through a trading-off process as well as through a downsizing of your “needs and wants” to just purchase something somewhere. Inflation will eventually be your savior and benefit to your future wealth. As Ray Dalio, Ceo and founder of Bridgewater Associates Hedge Fund always says, “cash is trash” unless invested in an asset that will increase over time. Either stocks, a business or at least in purchasing your own home.

Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker

um lasts, the longer the bracts will stay on the plant. A key to buying poinsettias is to see if the cyathium is still fresh and not withered and falling off.

Poinsettia breeders and growers are also looking for plants with strong root systems and branches that reach upward and not outward so they don’t break off when sold in plastic sleeves.

With all that said, color is still the most important factor in growing and selling poinsettias. Breeders are getting plants with darker green leaves that make the red, pink and white bracts look brighter. Also, look for the very pretty variety called Tapestry with green and white leaves and red bracts.

As for the other colors, the white bracts are getting whiter compared to the creamy white of the past. The salmon pinks are becoming more pure pink. The purples are getting more vivid.

of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 39 years experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S.). He will provide you with “free” regular updates of sold and new homes in your town via the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island (MLSLI) or go to http://WWW. Li-RealEstate.Com and you can “do it yourself (DYI) and search on your own. For a “FREE” `15 minute consultation, as well as well as a “FREE printout or digital value analysis of what your home might sell for in today’s market without any obligation or “strings” attached. He can also provide a copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality, and our Seller’s and Buyer’s Guides for “Things to Consider when Selling, investing or Purchasing your Home.

You can email or snail mail (regular mail) him with your request or ideas, suggestions or interview you for a specific topic and a Q & A for a future column with your name, email and cell number. He will email or call you back and respond to your request ASAP as long as he has your complete name, cell, email and/or full home or business address. Again, for a “FREE” 15 minute consultation, he can also be reached by cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@ TurnKeyRealEstate.Com to answer any of your questions and concerns in selling, investing, purchasing, or leasing residential or commercial property.

For those who are willing to think outside the box a bit, the new yellow and orange poinsettia bracts look very nice as autumn decorations for Halloween or Thanksgiving.

The best place to find new and better poinsettias is your local florist and/or greenhouse grower. They will have more colors; bigger, stronger plants than the big-box stores; and they will have healthier plants that didn’t get exposed to cold or stay wrapped up in plastic sleeves until all the bottom leaves fell off.

Email questions to Jeff Rugg at info@ greenerview.com.

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BY TRACY BECKERMAN

“Whoa!!!” I yelled, lifting my legs onto the couch where I was sitting and typing in our new, very old house.

“Eep!” yelled the large, furry creature that was not my dog in the middle of our new, very old living room.

We both froze in some kind of homeowner/wild-animal-in-the-living-room standoff, until I stood up and yelled at it.

“Hey, you furry beast, get out of my new, very old house,” I demanded. “Go back to your den or nest or burrow or wherever you came from.” Obediently the animal turned around and ran out the door that I had left open to get some fresh air into the house.

Note to self: Do not leave the door open when you have a new, very old house near the woods.

It all happened so fast I really had no idea what the thing was. It was bigger than a chipmunk, but it was smaller than a bear. As I hadn’t yet researched

which animals lived in the area, I couldn’t figure it out. But whatever it was, it felt comfortable enough to come into my house, uninvited, without even a housewarming gift or a plate of cookies to welcome me to the neighborhood.

Once the house was free of unwanted animals, I decided to take a look on the internet to see if I could figure out what it was. At the very least, if it came back, I’d know what to call it.

“We had a beaver in the house today,” I said to my husband when he got home from work. I showed him the picture I found online.

“What do you mean we had a beaver in the house?”

I told him what had happened and sat back proudly so he could tell me how smart I was for identifying the interloper.

“It wasn’t a beaver,” he said. “There are no beavers in the suburbs. It was probably a woodchuck.”

“It was a beaver,” I insisted. “I found

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it on the internet, so it has to be true.”

“Did it have a flat tail?”

I thought for a moment. I did not remember a flat tail. Was that a necessary feature to be a beaver? If it had a flat tail, it could have been a platypus, too, although I didn’t remember the beaver having a bill. Plus, platypi only live in Australia, so it would have had to come an awfully long way just to run through my new, very old living room.

I guess it didn’t make much sense that it would be a beaver. There were no bodies of water in my living room and nowhere to build a dam. Of course, it could have been lost, looking for a place to build a dam, which was why it turned up in my living room.

“Umm, maybe it was a muskrat?” I said.

“Honey, I’m pretty sure it was a woodchuck,” he said.

“I’ve seen woodchucks before. This was no woodchuck. It may, however, have been a groundhog.”

“They’re the same thing,” he said. “Not in my living room they’re not.”

The next day I made sure to keep all the doors closed and opened the windows instead.

“You are not going to believe this,” I said to my husband later that day. “A squirrel flew through one of our windows into the living room.

“Oh, come on,” he said, shaking his head. “Why would a squirrel come in the house?”

I shrugged.

“I think It was looking for the platypus.”

Tracy Beckerman is the author of the Amazon Bestseller, “Barking at the Moon: A Story of Life, Love, and Kibble,” available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble online! You can visit her at www. tracybeckerman.com

BY DENNIS MAMMANA

Week of November 14-20, 2021

Night owls and insomniacs will be the only ones to witness a rare cosmic alignment this week.

On the night of Nov. 18 and the morning of Nov. 19, the full moon will drift slowly into the shadow of the Earth, creating a beautiful partial eclipse of the moon.

At 10:02 p.m. PST (1:02 a.m. EST) that night, the moon will enter the Earth’s light outer shadow called the penumbra, but this is so thin that no one will notice a darkening of the moon’s appearance.

Within an hour or so, that will change. As the moon approaches the dark inner shadow of the Earth, known as the umbra, sky watchers will notice the eastern side of the moon beginning to darken slightly.

The real show begins at 11:18 p.m. PST (2:18 a.m. EST) when the moon officially enters the umbra. No one gazing skyward will have any doubt that a “bite” has been taken out of the moon -- a bite that will grow larger with each passing minute.

For more than an hour, the moon will dim as it enters more deeply into our planet’s umbra until 1:02 a.m. PST (4:02 p.m. EST) when it reaches its maximum eclipse. Because the moon will be 97% covered, this is officially a partial eclipse, but to most, it will look quite total.

During mid-eclipse, the moon will take on strange, coppery hue. This color occurs because sunlight passing through our atmosphere is reddened and bent inward toward the darkened surface of the eclipsed moon. Just how red and dim it appears depends on and how dark your sky is and how transparent our planet’s atmosphere is at the time. It could appear anywhere from bright orange to nearly invisible.

You can watch the sky show from even under bright city lights but, for a truly dramatic view, head out to dark rural skies. When you arrive there, of course, the sky will be washed out with brilliant moonlight, and you will see very few stars.

But just wait! During mid-eclipse, the brilliant stars of winter will burst into view, and you’ll see the ruddy orb of the moon suspended just below the shimmering star cluster known as the Pleiades, or Seven Sisters.

After the eclipse reaches its maximum, the moon will begin to recede from the shadow. The partial phase will last until 2:47 a.m. PST (5:47 a.m. EST), and some eclipse watchers on the East Coast will have a treat as they watch the partially eclipsed moon setting in the west.

Unlike an eclipse of the sun, a lunar eclipse is perfectly safe to view without protective filters. Your eyes are all you need, but with binoculars or a small

telescope, you’ll have even more fun.

If the sky is cloudy that night you can watch a live stream of the eclipse. Visit timeanddate.com to find details about the eclipse from your location as well as links to view it live online.

If you miss this sky show, North

America residents will have to wait two years for the next one -- also a partial eclipse -- and four years for the next total lunar eclipse.

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Holiday entertaining season begins on Thanksgiving. Anyone who has been tasked with hosting Thanksgiving understands the commitment required to prepare a delicious meal for guests,

which often encompasses appetizers, several side dishes and, of course, turkey as the centerpiece. Guests attending a Thanksgiving dinner can give holiday hosts and hostesses a break by providing dessert.

Cookies are a popular treat. Thanks to their flavor, portability and relatively short preparation and cooking times, cookies are

a smart choice when bringing dessert to a holiday gathering. This recipe for “Flourless Chocolate Cookies” from Danielle Rye’s “Live Well Bake Cookies: 75 Classic Cookie Recipes for Every Occasion” (Rock Point) offers the added benefit of being flourless. That means that even those with gluten allergies or intolerances can indulge.

Flourless Chocolate Cookies

Serves 10

Makes 24 to 36 cookies

3 cups powdered sugar

3⁄4 natural unsweetened cocoa powder

1⁄2 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)

1⁄4 teaspoon salt

2 large egg whites, at room temperature

1 large egg, at room temperature

11⁄2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, sift the powdered sugar and unsweetened cocoa powder together, then whisk in the instant espresso powder (if using) and salt until well combined. Set aside.

In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the

egg whites, egg, and vanilla extract until fully combined.

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and stir until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.

Using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, making sure to leave a little room between each one.

Bake for 11 to 14 minutes, or until the tops of the cookies are set. Remove from the oven, and allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets.

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

CAPTION: These flourless chocolate cookies are delicate and need to be cooled completely before handling.

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Fire Committee urges changes to GCFD operations

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Street North and Clinton Road.

For fire incident response times, and a plan to improve volunteer GCFD attendance, Torino noted the Fire Committee’s proposal to operate a village fire engine “24/7” and staff it with current department members, who would earn a stipend by being “on-call” at the firehouse. This move, he explained, would eliminate the need to have the responding volunteer firefighters drive to the fire station before going to the fire, and that could reduce response times. Torino noted correlated goals of “increasing rolls and retention” and he noted the 24/7 staffing of a fire engine is a model used nationwide by many fire departments.

Torino said a lot of work was done by the Fire Safety Committee “to determine where the residents/individual firefighters work.” A suggestion being put forth to the GCFD leadership and the Village Board of Trustees is to change the response patterns -- each volunteer firefighter would be able to head to their closest fire station to prepare for emergency response.

“This would change GCFD’s response pattern of both the shorter distance any volunteer has to travel to get to firefighting apparatus (getting to the fire truck) which needs to get moving -- the quicker the response time that would exist. Clearly if a volunteer lives in the village’s east or west ends and needs to get over to the Fire Headquarters, that represents a longer period of time. Instead, that GCFD member would go to

the firehouse nearest to them,” Torino explained. He presented an intriguing map with dots representing the homes of current GCFD volunteers plotted out.

During Wednesday’s presentation, the standard response time and fire department attendance to emergency situations was defined, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1720 Standard “for Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, Special Operations to the Public by Volunteer Fire Departments (2020 Edition: Chapter 4, “Organization Operation and Deployment). For an URBAN demand zone with less than 1,000 people per square mile, a response time of 9 minutes with a minimum firefighter response of 15 would be meeting the objective 90% of the time.

“The best thing that anyone listening to tonight’s presentation can do, is to volunteer to become a Garden City volunteer firefighter. The GCFD’s numbers -- recruiting and retention -- are at the core of Fire Safety...In the Emergency Action Plan, there was a necessity to look into the GCFD’s operations, the organizational chart and Mutual Aid. For most, if not all fire departments on Long Island and throughout the nation, the difficulty in recruiting and retaining membership is significant. In order to address that issue, there are Mutual Aid plans -- in the Garden City Fire Department, usually the first-responding firefighter is the fire chief. Once that Fire Chief there is a sizing-up situation at the fire or emergency to determine the type of response that is further

needed,” former Village Trustee Torino said.

“An engine can respond with the call going out or being signaled in -- depending on the nature of the fire alarm, additional manpower can be sought. That is what occurred with the major fires on Hilton Avenue and on Washington Road. In both of those examples, there was manpower at the scenes that came from other (municipalities’) fire departments. The issues of response and attendance from volunteers are tied to procedures and training. Each one of those is necessary to examine to determine how this village should address Fire Safety in a sense of all the purposes we have,” he explained in the presentation.

The presentation Wednesday night also identified the glaring issue of difficulty staffing a firehouse and engine during what was called “the most important hours” between 12 a.m. and 8 a.m.

The “Response Times/Attendance Findings” for the Village of Garden City and GCFD indicates that in 2017, GCFD averaged 10 responding volunteers per fire alarm. With a change to an all-volunteer fire department in the latter half of 2018, the data for 2020-2021 with the volunteers only and no paid firefighters shows that on average, 15.5 volunteers responded to every fire alarm, at all hours of the day and night.

The crucial overnight hours of 12 a.m. to 8 a.m. remained a challenge, however, as the average ‘attendance’ to alarms in that time period was 9.2 volunteers per alarm. The numbers increased for the other two-thirds of a

given day: between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., an average of 10.4 volunteers responded to GCFD alarms, and between 4 p.m. and midnight, the highest average was recorded with 18.3 volunteer firefighters responding per alarm.

A Length-of-Service Award Program (LO-SAP) for the volunteer firefighters was proposed as an incentive to stay within ranks (as one retention strategy).

One of the operational considerations for GCFD, coming forth at this stage, as Torino outlined is evaluating if “there should be a longer tenure set for those achieving the chiefs’ ranks and other ranks, in order that their experience being there would expand and continue as firefighters move up...whether that’s a valid suggestion is not yet determined, as it remains just a suggestion.”

Torino pointed out the important aspect of Village operations, which would impact municipal budgets for years to come: the Fire sub-committee does not recommend that Garden City return to the previous combination fire department of paid professional firefighters with the rest volunteers. That system ended in the summer of 2018 when the Board of Trustees disbanded the paid part of the fire department.

The presentation explained, “Limited GCFD staffing on a single unit as previously provided can not provide aggressive attacks needed in the majority of our village.”

Torino advised, “The Objectives we need to make with regards to the Fire Department and Fire Safety is to achieve a good, functioning and operating program.”

Critical Race Theory or Culturally Responsive Teaching?

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children, and to make white children feel ashamed of their race.

Dr. Sinha responded to the report by saying, “The report also stated that we are masking critical race theory with ‘culturally responsive teaching.’ I don’t believe we are. State Ed had put out a framework for culturally responsive teaching a few years back.” She said the district questioned some of the state’s framework and didn’t use much of the state’s material. “We continue to review our material and the curriculum in terms of what’s being taught. The process never ends.”

Parents attending the meeting gave a range of comments on the topic of “critical race theory” vs. “culturally responsive teaching.”

Prior to the public comment period, School Board President William Holub told the audience that the Board would listen to all comments, but that speakers would need to maintain decorum. “We recognize right now with our nation and our community that there are many

issues that people do not agree about. That said, we want our school board meeting to serve as an example for our students that members of our school board and members of our community can deal with controversial issues in a civil manner and demonstrate mutual respect for one another.” He warned that if the meeting became unruly that the Board would go into recess.

Resident Richard Corrao said he appreciates the board and teachers’ work. He said he is concerned over the content of the Napoli report. He noted that in an email obtained by Napoli, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum Edward Cannone “indicated that during the 2020-21 school year many of them had been working on social justice and anti-racism.” Corrao said that while on their faces, those terms appear to be benign, those terms are linked with particular political world views. Corrao said parents don’t know how those world views are being incorporated into the curriculum, and that parents have the right to know.

Lee Dowden, a teacher and resident,

said believes it is important to expose Garden City students to many different cultures. “This is even more important now as we become a more and more diverse community.” She said she is deeply concerned that teachers are being attacked for their work towards culturally responsive curriculum.

Kate Hanratz said that she objects to CRT because it teaches that it pushes a victim/oppressor narrative.” “They are teaching your white sons that they are dominant and have been a menace throughout history.”

Al Aquila said that he has a son on the autism spectrum who was recently given a book to read, The Last Stop on Market Street which was for a much younger grade level. Aquila said that he looked the book up online and found that it was listed as “anti-racist reading material. He said he is concerned that Garden City is going to teach critcial race theory “in some form or some derivative.”

Jennifer Statton said she feels teachers are being unfairly attacked for teaching about tolerance and cultures

beyond the community.

G. D. Roland shared comments from alumni supporting culturally responsive teaching. Several said they had experienced different forms of discrimination while they were students here.

Maura Cashin, a psychologist, asked if parents can be included on committees to reach compromises about this and other issues. “The problem is a lack of transparency with CRT,” she said. She suggested that involving parents in curriculum development would help resolve the issue.

Ryan Mulrooney said, “Nobody here is against diverse thought and diverse authors. False narrative.” He said the issue is that it is hard for parents to trust the school district because parents were shown a “sanitized” version of the curriculum by Asst. Superintendent Cannone.

The next meeting of the Garden City Board of Education will be a work session which will take place on Tuesday, December 7th and cover “Curriculum Articulation.”

Thunder Savio 10s tame the Titans

The Thunder Savio 10s made their playoff debut one to remember, as they beat the Lynbrook Titans 33-12 on Sunday.  On a beautiful fall football morning, the Thunder took the field led by captains Ethan Landers, Zach LaRosa, James Sorohan and Henry Campolettano.  The game opened with a booming kickoff by Michael Griffith who has been bombing kickoffs all season long for the Thunder.  John Sardelis continued to make special teams tackles on the day, as he has done all season long.  Will Haskell, Luke Herrera, Luke Savio and James Sorohan were stout on the d-line in the opening series and the Thunder defense set the tone immediately by forcing Lynbrook to turnover on downs, in their own end.  Being handed a short field, the Thunder offense seized the opportunity and ran the ball deep into Titan territory.  The drive culminated with the first of three touchdown runs by Henry Campolettano, made possible by the lead blocking of Owen Grant and George Lekanides.

Once again, the Thunder offensive line unit of James Dunn, George Lane, Aidan Kehoe, Caden Fowler, Zach LaRosa, Michael Manley and Lukas Hamilton dominated the line of scrimmage and enabled the running backs to break free into the secondary on most runs.  Quarterback Charlie Ruoff was a beneficiary of this as he broke off a run for a 30-yard touchdown.  Henry Campolettano capped off the next two Thunder drives with touchdown runs,

Adelphi Swim Lesson Registration

The Garden City Recreation Department will be conducting Children’s swimming lessons for Village residents at the Adelphi University Swimming Pool in Woodruff Hall on Saturday mornings.  Your child must be six years of age by the start of the program to participate.  This eight week session will begin Saturday, December 4, 2021.  Classes are taught by Red Cross Certified Instructors.  The cost is $120.00.  To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Department at 108 Rockaway Ave or if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

Here is a description of the classes:

• Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills

• Level 2 – For children who have taken a lesson but need to learn fundamental skills

• Level 3 – Will build on fundamental skills by providing guided practices

• Level 4 – Develops confidence in the strokes learned and improve other aquatic skills

• Level 5 – Provides further

made possible by the lead blocking of Kevin Hegarty.

The Thunder defense continued its stingy ways and slowed the tempo of the Titan offense.  The defense was led by the relentless pursuits of Zach LaRosa, Ryan Jackson, and George Lekanides, with lockdown corner coverage by Sean Campbell and Kevin Hegarty and strong safety play by Owen Grant.  The last

defensive series of the game sent the Titans packing with strong line play by John Luca Stile, and Joseph Caparelli coupled with the corner play of Cannon Halstead and Ryan Wagner and safety play of Whipple Newell.  The victory was punctuated by Zach LaRosa returning a fumble 70 yards for a touchdown on the game’s final play as the Thunder crowd erupted!

This reporter is looking forward to our regular beat reporter returning for a season recap next week!  Come out at cheer on the Thunder Savio 10s as they take on Farmingdale in the division two championship game at Mitchell Field.  Go Thunder!!

coordination and refinement of strokes

• Level 6P – Personal Water Safety - Stresses survival floating, treading water, swimming in clothes, etc.

• Level 6F – Water Fitness –sessions will cover learning training techniques, how to use fins, kickboards, pace, clock, etc.

Classes offered are as follows -  CODE

10:00 a.m.: Level 1 (10 maximum) - 10–1

10:00 a.m.: Level 4 (10 maximum) - 10–4

10:00 a.m.: Level 6F (12 maximum) - 10–6F

11:00 a.m.: Level 4 (10 maximum) - 11–4

12:00 p.m.: Level 2  (10 maximum) - 12–2

12:00 p.m.:   Level 4  (10 maximum) - 12–4

12:00 p.m.:   Level 5  (10 maximum) - 12–5

12:00 p.m.:   Level 6P  (12 maximum) - 12–6P

1:00 p.m.:     Level 4  (10 maximum) - 1–4

Pickleball Resumes Again in St. Paul’s Fieldhouse

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

Play is drop in and rotate in on a first come, first served basis for Garden

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

Adult Evening Programs at the Field House

The Recreation Adult Programs in the Field House begin on Monday, October 18 according to the following schedule:

Mondays - Men’s Basketball7:30–10 p.m.

Wednesdays - Men’s Basketball7:30–10 p.m.

Thursdays - Adult Volleyball7:30 – 10 p.m.

These programs are open to residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City who have graduated high school.  A picture ID is required to sign in to any program.  For further information, please contact the Recreation Office at 465-4075.

A fee schedule will be place for any

resident adult interested in participating in Adult Activities in St. Paul’s Fieldhouse.  All programs are open to any resident who is a high school graduate or older.  The fee schedule is as follows:

10 Play Pass – Good for any Fieldhouse sport for 10 visits - $50 5 Play Pass – Good for any Fieldhouse sport for 5 visits - $25

A participant may also “pay as you go” but payment will only be accepted by check or credit card only, NO CASH ACCEPTED. “Pay as you go” prices will be $6.  Passes may be purchased at the Fieldhouse when arriving for your sport.

A participant may bring up to 2 nonresident guests. These guest must arrive and leave with the resident.  There are no passes for non- residents.  The daily fee for the non-resident guest is $8. To purchase one of the passes, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. You will also be able to purchase a pass from our St. Paul’s staff.  All payments must be made by either a check made payable to the “Inc. Village of Garden City” or credit card only, no cash will be accepted.

Tradition Lacrosse donates food to The INN

The girls collected over 800 pounds of food for Thanksgiving.

On November 11, Tradition Lacrosse teams gathered non-perishable, shelf-stable food to drop off at The INN in West Hempstead. After playing games at St. Paul’s, the girls delivered over 800 pounds of food for Thanksgiving.

Tradition Lacrosse is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, managed and led by unpaid community volunteers. These volunteers have successfully led and managed teams in athletics, business, the community and/or the military. The program's motto, "Choose To Win", teaches the girls life is about choices. Choose to get the most out of your God given abilities and to help others maximize their abilities.

The INN is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Hempstead, NY. The INN is the largest organization that

Lifeguards needed at Adelphi University

Adelphi University Campus Recreation is seeking Nassau County certified lifeguards for various part time hours throughout the week during the fall/winter/spring seasons.

There are several types of programs that need additional coverage such as open recreational adult swimming, high school team practices and the village's youth learn to swim program.  The schedule is flexible and shifts are 2.5 to 4 hours long.  There are some early mornings, Saturdays, and also weekdays at noon or 6 p.m.  Other duties

besides watching the water include checking in patrons, water testing and maintaining a safe area on the deck.  This is a great opportunity for newly certified lifeguards to gain experience, summer guards to pick up some off season work, as well as for local college and high school students to earn some extra cash close to home.  The pay rate is $15–16 per hour.

Anyone who is interested is encouraged to reach out to the Adelphi Campus Recreation department by email at campusrec@adelphi.edu.

Garden City Community Park News

Thanksgiving Holiday Hours and Rates at Community Park Tennis Center

Please note the hours below for the Tennis Center during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.  Book your court today by calling the Clubhouse at 483-2525!

***The Tennis Center and Platform Courts will be OPEN 7 a.m.–1 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day (11/25).

***Take advantage of our Holiday Rates from Thursday (11/25) – Saturday (11/27). To book a court or learn more about our holiday rates please call the Community Park Clubhouse at 483-2525.

***There will be no contract time from Thursday (11/25) – Saturday (11/27).  Contract Time will resumes at 7 a.m. on Sunday (11/28).

Tennis Lessons

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Great job girls!

***There will be NO youth OR adult lessons Wednesday (11/24) Thursday (11/25), Friday (11/26), and Saturday (11/27) due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

***The last days of our youth tennis lessons are listed below (weather permitting). If you have questions, please call the Clubhouse at 483-2525.

Monday - November 29t

Tuesday - November 30

Wednesday - December 1

Thursday - December 9

Friday - December 3

Saturday - December 11

Party at the Tennis Center!

Did you know you can have a Tennis or Platform Tennis Party at the Tennis Center?

Party dates are available for Friday and Saturday nights. Use of the Clubhouse for food and refreshments is included. Call Tom McGerty for availability and prices

at 516 483-2525.

Tennis League Openings

We are still looking for some players to join leagues listed below. The league is a great way to meet new people and get some exercise during the winter months.  For more information please call Tom McGerty at the Community Park Clubhouse, 483-2525.

Thursday, 3.0, Singles at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, 2.5, Doubles at 11:30 a.m.

Tennis Center Etiquette Reminder

We kindly remind all of our tennis players to please reframe from entering the tennis courts until your scheduled time begins. If you are early, please wait in the Tennis Clubhouse until one minute before your court time and then proceed to your court. In order to create a courteous environment we ask players to please end at the specified time. Do not finish a set or play one more point so that the next scheduled group has the opportunity to start on time.

Senior Citizen Tennis Time

The Department of Recreation and Parks is happy to announce that “Senior Citizen Time” continues this season at the Garden City Tennis Center.  Senior residents can now take advantage of the $28 per hour per court rate between the time periods of Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. –6:00 p.m. To make a court reservation please call the Tennis Clubhouse at 483-2525.

Stay Connected with Garden City Recreation

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Crushers finish great season

Crushers had a great season with lots of passion for a sport they love, and at the same time having lots of fun. Such amazing teamwork! They tied for first place with eight wins and two ties. Great job Crushers!

Top row, from left: Coach Monaco, Riley McNaboe, Brynn Reilly, Julia Melendez, Elizabeth Staub, Ava Sethi, Gracie Krawiec, Sophie Rhein, Coach Andersen, Coach Connolly

Bottom row: Daly Prybylski, Kathryn Monaco, Ellie Andersen, Kate Connolly, Tori Ottomanelli, Carrie Schneider, Meaghan Lynch

Missing from photo: Makaela Morris, Emily Eschmann, Lulu Caldara, Leila Massina, Zella Coons, Ciara Hegarty

Sen. Thomas sponsors Thanksgiving creative program

New York State Senator Kevin Thomas is once again hosting his annual Thanksgiving-themed creative program, inviting young people from across central Nassau County to submit a creative depiction showing what they are thankful for this time of year.

All submissions will be published on the New York State Senate website, and participating students will receive a certificate from the senator, thanking them for taking part in the celebration.

“This celebration is a great way for children to express through their art what they have experienced this year and what they are thankful for,” said Senator Kevin Thomas. “I look forward to seeing all the submissions and getting to send the students their certificates. I wish all families across District 6 a Happy Thanksgiving!”

Entries are being accepted on Senator Thomas’ website (thomas.nysenate. gov) sixth grade. Students are encouraged to submit works of art, poems, and short stories. Entries are due by November 22. Questions can be directed to the senator’s Community Office at 516-739-1700.

Interviews for 2022 summer jobs at GC Pool

If you are interested in working at the Garden City Pool this summer please note the following:

You must be a high school senior or older OR worked at the pool last season to interview for a summer position at the pool.  Lifeguard, Pool Attendant and Office Staff are needed.

Appointments for interviews will be taken beginning Monday, November 22.

Please call the Recreation office at 516 465-4075 between 9am and 4pm to set up your interview.

Interviews will be conducted between 10 a.m and 4 p.m. on the following days:

Tuesday, December 21

Wednesday, December 22

Monday, December 27

Tuesday, December 28

Thursday, December 30 (from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

Tuesday, January 4

As this is, for many new prospective employees, their first time interviewing for a job, please note the following:

• Come to the interview dressed appropriately.

• Items that will be discussed: Job availability, job description and duties, requirements of the job, past work experience. (Please note, babysitting, volunteer work, yardwork and household chores as well as coaching and officiating are considered past work experience. Past work experience is not a requirement for the job.)

• Extracurricular and community activities such as: clubs, teams, scouts, school plays may be discussed during the interview.

• Pool Attendants must be willing to do maintenance and janitorial work as part of their work day.

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Thunder Stoller 9s advance to championship game

On November 14, the Thunder Stoller 9s (7-2) defeated the Hempstead Tigers (6-3) by a score of 6-0 in the NCYFL Division 9 Semi-Finals to advance to the Division Championship Game.  The Thunder players showed what hard work, dedication, and belief in each other can accomplish, as each player on the Thunder contributed to a victory in the team’s first playoff appearance.

It was a battle of wills throughout the afternoon, as the game remained scoreless until late in the fourth quarter when Dylan Vaillant found a Mack truck-sized hole in the middle of the Thunder offensive line.  Seizing the moment, Vaillant outran the Hempstead defense in route to a 31-yard touchdown run and the Thunder’s lone score on the day.  However, that proved to be enough as the Thunder defense turned in its second shut-out of the year.

The Thunder defense was in charge all afternoon as they limited the Hempstead rushing attack to only 38 yards, highlighted by three fumble recoveries, one each by Michael Kennedy, Hayes Kelleher, and Owen Arneson.  Arneson’s recovery of a Tiger fumble in the endzone came late in the first quarter, after Landon Stoller ran down and caught a Tiger, stripping the ball from the runner before he was able to reach the endzone.  Vaillant added

an interception later in the game that saved a sure Tiger score.

The stout defensive line play of Kennedy, Matthew Garufi, Luke Finelli, James Sardelis, Patrick Hegmann, and Colin Slevin kept the Tigers in check all afternoon and allowed the Thunder to eventually secure the victory.

The Thunder Stoller 9s proved to be a true team both on and off the field.  Earlier in the weekend, they continued the Thunder tradition of giving back to the community, as they donated over 300 pounds of food to The INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network) as part of the holiday food drive for the Mary Brennan Soup Kitchen.  The INN, located in Hempstead, provides a broad variety of essential services to assist those challenged by hunger, homelessness, and profound poverty across Long Island.  The Thunder were excited and proud to be able to assist The INN in its efforts.  Thank you to all who participated in this wonderful event.

The Thunder continue their quest for the Division 9 Championship when they clash with the Massapequa Mustangs this coming Sunday at the Stadium at Mitchel Field.  For those who cannot attend in person, the game will also be livestreamed by Varsity Media and accessible online.  Go Thunder!!!

Undefeated Thunder 11s are Championship bound

The Undefeated – Championship-bound Thunder 11s.

The undefeated Garden City Thunder 11s finished their regular season dominating the Rockville Centre Titans 28-7. Center RJ Falvey snapped the ball perfectly for quarterbacks James Walker and Ryan Rafferty’s hand-offs for great runs to advance the ball with carries by

Jeffry Finnell, AJ Haffner, Crosby Kraus, Ethan Dorsainvil and Michael Ferrucci. Exceptional blocking by the Thunder O-Line’s CJ Mattice, Wolfgang Ullrich, Kevin Prybylski, Kosta Walsh and Benjamin Smith allowed Christian Roddini to score three touchdowns and one by Ryan

Undefeated Thunder 11s are Championship bound

Rafferty.

Special Teams had a spectacular game with 4 points scored by kicker Mark Escher with help from long-snapper Crosby Kraus and holder, Jeffery Finnell. Kevin Prybylski mastered both the deep-field kick off as wells as the on-sides kick, where GC recovered the ball thanks to the efforts of Stratton Topping, Connor Doherty, Collin Chan, James Wenk and Declan Serkes.

The Thunder Defense put on their own show with big tackles by Vance Palmer, Christopher Breglio, Connor Doherty, Nicholas Canner, Tim Hanke, and Kevin Sorohan. Strong stops by, Dominick Adimando, Ronan Coyle, William Bailey, and Connor Ahearn. Contributions by Brendan Kennedy and Zachary Psilakis also fired up the team. Gavin Macchio made an incredible interception to seal the deal for the Thunder 11s. Sunday’s game also marked the long-awaited return of Brett Webber,

who had four outstanding tackles. These undefeated, defending champions then headed to the playoffs as the number one seed where they faced Massapequa and rode the Mustangs to a 27-6 victory to earn a back-to-back-to-back trip to the Championship game. Once again, the Thunder offensive line dominated and great runs by Ethan Dorsainvil and James Walker leading to touchdowns by AJ Haffner, Christian Roddini and two from Ryan Rafferty along with Rafferty’s extra point and two from the team of Crosby Kraus, Jeffrey Finnell, and kicker Mark Escher. The Dominating D-Line held the Massapequa to only 6 points with flying tackles by Vance palmer and Benjamin Smith. These boys of fall are headed to the Championship at Mitchell Field on Sunday for one more game in their Thunder careers. Come cheer on this amazing group of players and coaches! Go Thunder!

Palmer (3) blocks the ball with Christopher Breglio (26) and Kevin Sorohan (25).

Garden City beats Carey 52-13 on road to finals

The Trojans won again in dominant fashion on Saturday night under the lights at Hofstra in the semifinal round of the Nassau County Conference Championships. The GC offense heated up an otherwise chilly night with hard fought yards on the ground and thrilling plays in the air. Luke Schmitt started off the scoring with a running touchdown and would later connect with Jackson Perisa for an impressive three scoring strikes  in the air that put the score well out of reach for the Carey Seahawks. Schmitt also threw a pass to a wide open Will Peters in the end zone, making for 4 passing touchdowns. Andrew Crescuillo, Rowan Stenson, Ryan Palmer, and Robert Derkasch held their ground and opened up the running lanes for Stevie Finnell and Matt Kephart to each run in a TD of their own. Evan Katradis was the leading rusher, carrying the ball for 74 yards. Denis Fargione capped the scoring with

a rare GC field goal, bringing the final point total to a whopping 52-13 in the Trojans favor. Lots of fierce action on both sides of the ball with Brendan Staub, Ryan Krieg, Luke Paskewitz, and Will Paisley making defensive plays and great open field tackles holding the Seahawks in check. Anthony Cuccia recovered a fumble on a kick off that drained all hope from the Carey squad and put an exclamation point on the convincing GC victory.

The boys had a great dinner from Garden City Pizza after watching film this past Monday.  The boys enjoyed the delicious heroes – thank you!

Up next for GC is the Nassau County Championship game against the MacArthur Generals at 4 p.m. this Saturday at Hofstra. Come down and cheer this amazing team on as they compete for another County Championship bid. GO TROJANS!

Garden City beats Carey 52-13 on road to finals

LI Champions Field Hockey finishes season with 16-1 record

On Saturday, November 13, the Garden City Varsity Field Hockey team defeated Vestal in the Class B State Semi-Finals with a score of 1-0. The goal was scored by Tara Hollis and assisted by Anastasia Menoudakas. Goalie Mackenzie Wehrum had 8 saves in the shut out. The girls advanced to the State Finals, but unfortunately, they suffered their first loss of the season on Sunday, November 14 against Burnt-Hills. The score was 2-1. The goal was scored by Anastasia Menoudakas and assisted by Blakely Trapani. Mackenzie Wehrum had 7 amazing saves. It was a wellplayed game and a season to be proud of. Recap of the season in the words of the

team:

Five months after a heartbreaking loss in the Class A Long Island Championship, Garden City field hockey took the field again. Going into this season, we thought this year would be a "building year", being that a majority of our starting lineup graduated. This season was everything but that. We always dreamt that we would make it to States this year but we were not sure how realistic this would be after only having four returning starters. Little did we know Sunday November 15th we would be playing in the State Championship on Long Island for the first time in 39 years.

We could not be prouder of how much this group of girls stepped up to accomplish all that we did. From the first day of the season, we clicked as a family automatically. We worked together on and off the field fluidly. From 6am weekend practices to practicing hours after school we were determined to put in the effort needed to excel. Before our final game we faced many challenges, but without our grit and determination our season would have ended much sooner. Although we did not get the outcome we wanted, being a part of this team has taught

us so much and we have grown as people tremendously. Something we were always told before games was “have no regrets” and we can confidently say that we have no regrets. We left everything out there on the field and played our hearts out to the last whistle. Even though us seniors will not be here next year our legacy will live on in the years to come. We want to thank our coaches, Lavelle and Rogler, for all their time and dedication they put in all throughout our season. We would not have gotten this far without them. Hey Red!

Wings open season with 2-1 win

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

The Garden City Wings Varsity opened the season with a cliff hanger win by scoring the winning goal with 2.7 seconds left in regulation.  Alex Bedard (#22) scored the goal with an assist by CJ Smith (#11) and John Phiippedes (#3).  Bobby Seaman (#72) opened up the game with a goal 20 seconds into the first period. CJ Smith and Ryan Genussa (#198) had the assists.  Game 2 of the season is November 24 @ 6:15 p.m. at TOB rink in Bethpage.  Come support the Wings!  Follow us: @GCWINGS on Instagram.

Centennials

Alumni Soccer Game

The GC Centennials would like to invite all Garden City Centennial alumni and high school seniors from Garden City, Chaminade, Kellenberg, Regis, Sacred Heart, St. Mary’s High Schools who have played for the Garden City Centennial Organization.  Spread the word around to all your classmates.  The game will take place on Saturday, November

27, 2021, kickoff at 12 p.m., at Garden City Community Park turf field (Pool field).  Please email gcreferees@gmail. com to join the alumni mailing list.  Please check the Garden City Centennial website for more details: http://www.gccentennialsoccer.org or GC Centennial social media; Facebook: Garden City Centennial Soccer Club, Twitter: @GCCentennials.

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