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     At this time of year many of us enjoy Christmas songs that convey beautiful thoughts. Joy is the transcending theme, as it should be, celebrating for all regardless of faith or private beliefs a theme of renewal. It is especially appropriate at this time of year that our enduring hope be one of pe
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     a christmas eve Candlelight Service is being held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Garden City on December 24 at 5 pm. Meet and enjoy the company of other Catholic singles on the first Saturday of each month. Worship in Community at the 7:30 pm Mass in the Church, then gather for discu
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T.R.A.C.K.S. Program At Hemlock
     The children of Hemlock School participated in the Long Island Railroad T.R.A.C.K.S. Program (Together Railroads And Communities Keeping Safe) on November 16.
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Oops! No Snow Day For Garden City Schools
     Winter officially came to the area a day early on December 20th with frigid temperatures and a blanket of snow. Due to a staff error, people who visited the school district
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Plea In Case Of Accident
     Nassau County District Attorney Denis Dillon announced today that Omar Syed Afzal, 18, of Mineola, plead guilty to two counts of Vehicular Manslaughter in the Second Degree, a Class D Felony and one count of Driving While Impaired By Drugs, a Class A Misdemeanor.
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Play Ball!
     The commissioner of Major League Baseball had quite the dilemma! He knew that the new Garden City baseball team had to be named after a vertebrate, but he was out of ideas for names. Luckily for him, word had spread that the students in Mrs. Andrews
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Have You Seen The Gingerbread Man?
     Locust School first-graders love gingerbread! Students in Mrs. Link
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Locust School Students Collect Toys
     The kindergarten and first-grade students from Locust School were asked to donate a toy for
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News From The Children’s Room
     Magic Beyond Imagination with Garden City native, Magic Bob McEntee is a one-hour show is appropriate for children age 4 through Grade 5. It is to be performed on Tuesday, December 28, 2004 at 11 A.M.at the Garden City Public Library. Tickets have been distributed all week. Check with the Children
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Local Nurse Joins Medical Reserve Corps
     Dr. Kristine Qureshi, RN, DNSc, of Garden City (fourth from left) was among the hundreds of medical professionals who recently received their credentials in the Nassau County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC). Dr. Qureshi is one of many physicians, dentists, nurses, psychiatrists and other professionals w
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First Graders Celebrate Fall
     To celebrate fall, the children in Mrs. Abatemarco
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The Joy Of Giving
     Christ Episcopal Church in Garden City held its annual Harvest Fair on Saturday, November 6, offering delight to old and young. When Mrs. Elena Leiter of Garden City entered her sweepstakes ticket, she had no idea she would be a winner. When she won the top prize of several hundred dollars in cash s
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Congregational Prayer Breakfast A Big Hit
     Members and friends of the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, located at 420 Stewart Ave., Garden City, gathered for a Congregational Prayer Breakfast as part of their ongoing mission to share the saving message of Jesus Christ, care for those within and beyond the community, prepare hearts and mi
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Halloween Fun At The Casino
     On Halloween night the Garden City Casino rocked to the
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League Luncheon A Success
     The Garden City Casino was the site of the festive Fall Dessert Luncheon and Card Game on Thursday, October 28 for the Garden City League for Helen Keller Services for the Blind. Guests enjoyed a pleasant afternoon, knowing they were supporting a worthy cause.
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Winners Of Local Contest
     Suzanne Eigl & Jeanie Verdis of Coach Realtors, Hubbell & Klapper/Fennessy Assoc. of G.C. sponsored a photo contest for children at Thanksgiving. Children were invited to submit photos on the theme "What Are You Thankful For." The childrens%27 pictures were submitted at Coach%27s office on Seventh
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     To find answers to their many questions about whales, their habitat and physical characteristics such as body and bone structure, Homestead kindergartners visited the Theodore Roosevelt nature center at Jones Beach. This hands-on learning environment enabled these curious whale enthusiasts to explor
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Suozzi Honors Douglas Noll Of Garden City For Dedicated Service
     Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi was happy to honor Douglas Noll of Garden City at the Nassau County Service Awards Ceremony recently for his many years of valuable service to Nassau County.
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Local Resident Presents Programs
     Mrs. Lana Noone of S. Kilburn Road recently exhibited the Vietnam Babylift Quilt at the Long Island Children%27s Museum, Garden City, and also presented her "Remembering The Vietnam Babylift 30 Years Later (1975-2005)" Program at Dowling College, Oakdale, New York.
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Cadettes On Broadway
     Cadettes from Garden City Girl Scout Troop #1416 spent a day on Broadway on Nov. 6 participating in a backstage program given by actors from the show
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Stratford Student Named Newsday Art Contest Winner
     On November 5 th , Richard Pietrzak, a 5 th grade student at Stratford School, was notified that his art entry was selected as a winner in the 26
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Army Certificate Of Appreciation
     Corene Norniella, a senior at Garden City High School, has been awarded a Certificate of Appreciation from the Army for her efforts in organizing a neighborhood project to consolidate food and supplies that were sent to Iraq for the members of the 204
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Group Volunteers For Make-A-Difference Day
     The Emmaus service group from Chaminade High School spent a day at the Garden City Bird Sanctuary in support of the October 23
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St. Anne’s School Celebrates Fall
     Fall is fabulous at St. Anne
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Cub Scout News
     Pack 7 had a busy November, with lots of fun and charitable activities. On Veteran
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CMP Media’s Names Dan Dignam New Publisher Of CRN
     CMP Media%27s Channel Group has named Dan Dignam, of Garden City, as publisher of CRN, the newsweekly that provides vital information for value-added resellers (VARs) and technology integrators, effective Jan. 1, 2005.
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Suozzi Honors William J. Dempsey Of Garden City For Dedicated Service
     Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi was happy to honor William J. Dempsey of Garden City at the Nassau County Service Awards Ceremony recently for his many years of valuable service to Nassau County's District Attorney's Office.
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Asian Club Attends Show
     The Asian Club experienced a bit of India on November 7 by enjoying the Broadway show
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Celebrating Thanksgiving Through Skits
     The students in Stella Guiry
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Educator Of The Week
     Mr. Joseph Papa, Director of Technology of the Learning Center/Computer Lab at Stratford School, recently received congratulations from his students, fellow faculty members, and administrators when he was named WLNY, Channel 55
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Community Club Greens Day
     The Garden Dept. of the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead held their annual Greens Day on December 8
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Learning About Native Americans
     Mrs. Pat Groarke and her kindergarten class recently completed a unit of study on Native Americans. The children learned about the Indians of North America and their way of life, which included discussion of food, clothes and tools. In class, the youngsters listened to stories, made their own costum
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Named Chairman Of Insurance Council
     The Life Insurance Council of New York, Inc. (LICONY) has elected Paul Rivera to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors for 2005 at their Annual Meeting on December 2. Mr. Rivera is Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of National Benefit Life Insurance Company in New York City.
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Suozzi Honors Carole Russo Of Garden City For Service
     Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi was happy to honor Carole Russo of Garden City at the Nassau County Service Awards Ceremony recently for her many years of valuable service to Nassau County.
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Community Club Presents “Christmas Hour Of Music”
     The weather outside may have been frightful, but inside the Cathedral of the Incarnation everyone was delighted as members and guests of the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead warmly welcomed the Canta Libre Chamber Ensemble back to once again perform at the Club
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Two GC Residents Honored At Philanthropy Day 2004
     Honorees and APFLI Officials Celebrate PHILANTHROPY DAY 2004
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