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Rainbow Division Monument To Be Rededicated
     A monument honoring the legendary Rainbow Division of World War I, located in Garden City (NY), is being rededicated on Veterans Day, November 11
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Fall Brunch
     The Garden City Chapter of the Women
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PAVES Seeks Employers
     The PAVES Organization is asking for assistance from the business community and residents of Garden City. PAVES currently has more than 100 students registered and available for a wide spectrum of tasks including babysitting, office work, tutoring, pet care, assistance for the elderly, painting, par
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“Make A Difference Day” Coming October 23rd At Bird Sanctuary
     Volunteers are wanted to lend a hand at the Garden City Bird Sanctuary%27s 3rd
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Reservations Due For “Day At The Races”
     A few openings remain for the Garden City Chamber of Commerce Foundation
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Estates POA Seeks Candidate
     John Marino, Chairman of the Garden City Estates Nominating Committee announced that the committee is currently soliciting applications for a Garden City Village Board Trustee. The position has a two-year term from April 2005 to April 2007.
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School Board To Meet
     The regular meeting of the Board of Education will meet at
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Garden City Library News
News From The Children
     Joanne McGerty will be leading a craft workshop, Candy Wreath Project in two sessions on October 16th. The first session, which begins at 1:30 PM, will be for children in Kindergarten through grade 2. The second session at 2:30 PM will be for children in grades 3-5. Pre-registration began on Octo
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TWIGS ‘Help A Child’ T-Shirt Sale
.The TWIGS of Winthrop University Hospital Auxiliary
     th during Garden City
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Pack 56 Visits Firehouse
     Tiger Scouts from Pack 56 visited the Hempstead Firehouse on Clinton Avenue this past Columbus Day.
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Last Chance For PTA/SEPTA Sportswear
     The PTA/SEPTA Sportswear sale has been extended for one day and one day only! We will be accepting orders on Saturday, October 16th at Fall Festival Street Fair and High School Homecoming football game. We will be located on Seventh Street across from Gerrianne
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Hannon: New Facility In Garden City To Serve Developmentally Disabled
     Senator Kemp Hannon (R-6th S.D.) joined Governor George E. Pataki, consumers, parents and other officials at a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open a new 30,000 square foot building that will be home to programs and services for individuals with mental retardation and developmental disabilitie
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Mercy Mixer To Be Held
     Mark you calendars for the second annual Mercy Masquerade Mixer! The date for this costume party is Friday, October 22nd from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at J.P. McGeevers in Garden City South. Delicious hors d
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Visit The GC Shop At Fall Street Fair
     Visit the Garden City Shop at tomorrow's Fall Street Fair and Festival for cozy-soft, zipped hoodies like the ones Konstance and Annie are wearing here. At our booth located across from the Food Basket, you'll find an exciting lineup of Garden City apparel for all ages, including fleece skirts for girls and teens; GC-edition Roots skier/skater knit caps (Roots is the official outfitter of the U.S. Olympic team!); baseball-style Ts for babies, girls and women; cool "vintage Trojan" sweats and Ts; and Garden City grosgrain ribbons by the yard. See our ad in today's paper for special savings; shop early for best selection.
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Forum To Bring Generations Together
     A public forum sponsored by Senior Connections will feature an inter-generational program of mutual interest to seniors and youth on Tuesday, October 21st from 1:30 to 3 p.m. This public meeting will be held at the Garden City Public Library in the large conference room on the lower level. Elevator
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Lecture To Focus On Resilience
     The Garden City Community Council on Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention Inc. will present Dr. Robert Brooks on October 26th at 7:30 p.m. in the Garden City High School Auditorium. Dr. Brooks has lectured nationally and internationally to audiences of parents, educators, mental health profession
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School Board To Meet
     The regular meeting of the Board of Education will meet at
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      the Hofstra University football team plays Delaware. Call 463-6633 for tickets or 463-6764 for game info....
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GCHS Reunion Planned
     Tania De Simone is pleased to announce to the graduates of Garden City High School, Class of 1999 that the five-year reunion is planned for Thanksgiving Eve, November 24th at the Stewart Manor Country Club, 8 p.m.
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Buckley Holds 31st Annual Fall Fair
     Buckley Country Day School will hold its 31st Annual Fall Fair the weekend of October 16th and 17th. The events and festivities will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 12 noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, rain or shine. Admission is free and all are invited to attend.
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AAUW Held October Meeting
     The American Association of University Women
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‘Coming In 2005: 10 New Advances In Diabetes’
     Topic of Free Lecture at Winthrop-University Hospital
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Masquers’ Fall Production Under Way
     Garden City High School
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Dr. James Gettemy To Address Church Forum
     Dr. Jim Gettemy will be the guest speaker at the Adult Forum of the Garden City Community Church on Sunday, October 17. He and other former clergy will speak on
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Fall Foliage Tour!
     Imagine yourself being driven through miles of forested areas, open vistas, farm stands and vineyard as you take in and appreciate nature
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Pack 55 Sends Flags To Fallujah
     The most rewarding part of Cub Scouting is community service. Cub Scout Pack 55 completed a very fulfilling service project for men and women in the military serving in Fallujah, Iraq. The cubs folded 7 by 12-inch flags into 2 by 2-inch triangles. These small flags fit in the pocket of a service per
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GC Young Republican Rally
     The Garden City Republican Club is hosting a Young Republican Campaign Rally on Friday, October 22,at Garden City Republican Headquarters, 172 Seventh Street, beginning at 7:30 PM until 9:30 PM. All interested are invited to attend and enjoy refreshments and pizza. The event is sponsored in an effor
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ACS To Hold Membership Coffee
     The Garden City Unit of the American Cancer Society will hold a Kickoff/Membership Coffee on Monday, October 18th, from 10 until 11:30 a.m. at the beautiful home of Cynthia George at 59 Osbourne Road. This is an opportunity for people who want to learn more about volunteering through the American Ca
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Volunteers Wanted
     Date of Event: Saturday October 23, 2004, 10-5
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Fall Card Party
     The Garden City Chapter of CMF invites you to its
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Duplicate Bridge Party
     The Monday Night Senior Duplicate Bridge Club held their anniversary party at the Senior Center on Sept. 20
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Western Property Owners
     Despite a cloudy start and a few sprinkles the WPOA succeeded in producing their fourth annual picnic at Nassau Haven Park. Available at the event were unlimited hot dogs and a variety of soft drinks. Helium balloons were donated by Balloon Brothers. Independence Community Bank distributed bags o
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Autism Workshop Held
     During the summer, the Pupil Personnel Office offered an Autism Workshop for all Garden City teachers, aides, psychologists and speech pathologists. The two day course enabled participants to learn more about autism spectrum disorders and positive behavioral intervention techniques. The workshop was
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Adult Ed. To Visit Chocolate Show
     The ultimate festival devoted entirely to world-class chocolate awaits you when Adult Education goes to the New York Chocolate Show on Friday, November 12th. You can
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A “Fantasmic”
Marching Band
     The Garden City High School Marching Band placed third in competition on Saturday, October 9, 2004 in Mineola. At the competition, part of the NYS Field Band Conference, the marching band performed
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Don't They Look Great!
     Marching Band prepares for competition.The Garden City High School
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Winthrop-University Hospital Seeking Volunteers
     Volunteers are urgently needed at Winthrop-University Hospital. With a commitment of as little as a few hours each week, volunteers can help make a difference in the lives of patients and staff. Men and women of any age are welcome to apply. In addition to personal fulfillment, volunteers have th
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A Word From The Publisher
     In many ways technology has made the local newspaper industry tremendously more efficient than it was, although at times one wonders if it
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Luncheon Group To Meet
     The Thursday Luncheon group meets at the Garden City Community Church for senior members of the church as well as the community who would like to get together for fun and fellowship. The group meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month from October through May. The luncheon starts at 12 noo
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       Socially         Speaking
     We have had many closing of stores in Garden City and their loss is felt by many. Now we learn that Saks will be leaving in January. Not long ago they were thinking of a move to Roosevelt Field and wisely they chose not to make it. From what I hear, Bloomingdale
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Doyle-Conlon Wedding
     Susan and Victor Lee of Garden City, joyfully announce the marriage of her daughter, Megan Elizabeth Doyle, to Brian Timothy Conlon, son of Florence and Peter Conlon of Pelham Manor, NY at the Cathedral of Incarnation on June 5, 2004.
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Pannone~Buffa Engagement
     Dr. and Mrs. Philip Buffa of Garden City are proud and happy to announce the engagement of their son Stephen to Elizabeth Pannone, daughter of John and Mary Ann Pannone of Cumberland, Maryland.
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Edmonds-Fishman Engagement
     Mr. Arthur Manning Edmonds, Jr. of Garden City and Naples, Florida is pleased to announce the engagement of his only daughter, Pamela Joan of Manhattan, formerly of Garden City, to Dr. Mark Steven Fishman of Manhattan, formerly of Rockland, Maine.
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