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Garden City Welcoming Club News
     Nursery & Preschool Presentation Are you thinking of sending your child to nursery or preschool? Are you unsure of the program that is right for you and your child? This Ladies Night Out is for you! With registration for nursery and preschool just around the corner in November, this is a
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"Northern Comfort" For Hurricane Katrina Victims
     The Cathedral of the Incarnation is working to provide "Northern Comfort" to the victims of Hurricane Katrina in the South. Personal hygiene products are desperately needed by those who have been relocated to emergency housing. Please join us in our effort to bring relief to those in need. Large Z
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Andy Fund Talent Show
     The Andy Foundation will be having its second annual talent show on Nov. 4,2005, so start putting your acts together now! For more information contact Felicia Lovagio at 747-1233 or contact the Andy Foundation at
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     Josh S. Weston, chairman, CEO, and COO of Automatic Data Processing, Inc., will give a free lecture on "Leadership and Integrity from a CEO%27s Perspective" on Thursday, October 6, at 11:00 a.m. in the Ruth S. Harley University Center Ballroom, 1 South Avenue, Garden City. The event, part of the an
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Thunder Maroon 9s Make Big Splash
     You block your opponent - you win the game. A simple, but accurate football truth. In what could be described as a
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U-10 Scorpions Win Tough One vs. Albertson
     The U-10 Scorpions continue to demonstrate excellent soccer, teamwork and perseverance, winning 1-0 over the Albertson Assault on Sat., Sept. 24th.
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Volunteers At Garden City Bird Sanctuary
     Volunteers helped out at the Garden City Bird Sanctuary on September 24 to start a program to eradicate an exotic invasive species, the "Tree of Heaven" from the 9 acre site. The tree, Ailanthus altissima, a native of China, was brought to this country in the early 1800%27s. It is a tough tree - it
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Irish Society Meeting
     There were forces at work to assist in the mass emigration of the Irish from Ireland starting in the 19th century. Not all of those forces had the good and welfare of the Irish poor who comprised most of the immigrant population. Who those forces were and why they assisted the Irish in leaving the h
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Art League To Present Exhibit
     The Art League of Nassau County will present its Fall Art Exhibit at the Mallette Gallery. The Gallery is located in the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Garden City, located at 223 Stewart Avenue and Nassau Blvd. in Garden City. The show will be on exhibit from October 1 through November 6th.
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Local Band Releases
     What started back in the 7 th grade at Garden City Jr. High School (now the middle school) - 20 years later Keith Moran (GC), Dave Moran (NYC/GC) & Tommy McGinnis (West Palm Beach/GC) along with
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Photo
     On Saturday, October 1, 1 p.m., all singles ages 25 plus are invited to attend a meeting and social at the Shelter Rock Library, 165 Searingtown road, in Albertson. Call 516 825-0633...
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Hannon Helps Support Local Families
     Members of the Family and Children's Association recently thanked Senator Kemp Hannon (R-6th S.D.) for his continued support. Hannon recently obtained two legislative grants for the group, benefitting the Hagedorn Family Resource Center in Hempstead and Homebound Seniors in Garden City. Family and Children's Association, the human service network for Long Island, provides a coordinated network of more than forty individual programs carefully designed to help babies, children, families and senior citizens lead more self-sufficient lives. Pictured, from left, are Charles Strain, board member; Senator Hannon; Richard Dena, Executive Director and Richard A. Bell, vice president business & public affairs.
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Blood Drive At Resurrection
     Please mark Monday, October 3rd on your calendar - in RED!
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Make Your Reservations For St. Joseph's Parish Party
     Plans for the 2005 St. Joseph's Parish Party are in full swing! The Committee invites the parish community to participate in the largest fundraiser organized by St. Joseph's Church. It will take place on Friday November 18th, at The Garden City Hotel beginning at 7pm. The proceeds will be used to support the many programs and extensive religious and charitable activities of our parish. Don't wait any longer! Reserve your place by mailing out the reply card attached to your invitation or by calling Marie Ilardi at 741-0562 or Vivian Tener at 747-5713. You may also purchase Raffle Tickets to win a total of $15,000 in Cash Prizes. Purchase one or more chances, or split a chance with family and friends and share the winnings. Cost is $100 per chance or 3 for $200. Drawing to be held at the party. Winners need not be present. To purchase Raffle tickets please contact Sue Larkin at 489-8978. Bev Santini is receiving donations of items or services which will be auctioned off at the party. If you wish to place an ad in the Sourvenir Journal please contact Kathy Billanti at 742-2991. Thank you in advance for your participation and generous contributions.
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Homemakers Update
     The Homemakers of Garden City will sponsor a special program entitled "A Journey of the Imagination Through History" on Tuesday, October 12 at 1 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library. Michael Fairchild will present a slide show on China%27s ancient Silk Road. The public is welcome to attend.
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Friends Begin Season At Library
     The library was humming with activity as The Friends of the Library began fall with a series of varied events.
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Letters To The Editor
     Where? To The Editor: During my weekly reading of the
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A Word From The Publisher
     We were glad to see that the Garden City Police Department has conducted bus safety inspections, and that the buses passed with flying colors. (Out of 20 buses, only three had violations which were described as for minor equipment.)
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Author David Callahan To Speak On "The Cheating Culture" AtAdelphi University
     Adelphi University welcomes acclaimed author David Callahan to discuss his recent book, The Cheating Culture: Why More Americans Are Doing Wrong to Get Ahead, on Monday, October 10, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the Ruth S. Harley University Center Ballroom, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. This event is fre
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Annual Candidates Night
     The Garden City Republican Club is holding its annual Candidates Night, on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, at 8:00p.m. This is an open forum for all residents and friends to meet the candidates running for public office. Club President, Joe Giacinto stated, "As a Garden City civic organization, our C
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Lung Cancer Walk
     Before she succumbed to small cell cancer, one of Hicksville resident Diane Emdin Sach
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Hannon On Next Edition Of "Meet The Leaders"
     New York State Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Garden City) will be featured on Cablevision%27s "Meet the Leaders" television program, on channel 18, throughout the month of October. The public is encouraged to tune in as Senator Hannon discusses, with host Pat Halpin, his proposed sales tax cap on gasoline,
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Resident Presents Program
     Garden City resident, Lana Noone, author, "Global Mom: Notes From a Pioneer Adoptive Family", will present a Vietnam Babylift 30th Anniversary Program at the Flushing, Queens, New York Branch of the New York City Library on November 6,2005 at 2:00 PM.
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Hannon On Next Edition Of "Meet The Leaders"
     New York State Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Garden City) will be featured on Cablevision%27s "Meet the Leaders" television program, on channel 18, throughout the month of October. The public is encouraged to tune in as Senator Hannon discusses, with host Pat Halpin, his proposed sales tax cap on gasoline,
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Garden City Library Calendar Of Events
     1*Sat.9:00 a.m.Young Adult-Registration begins for Lycra Book Covers to be held on Saturday, October 15.
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What's Up For Young AdultsAt The Library
     Registration began September 24th for the second Yak and Snack of the school year. Young Adults are invited to read the book, Smuggler%27s Island by Avi, come to the Library on Saturday, November 5th at 2:30 PM to discuss it with other Young Adults and Mrs. Kelly, the Young Adult Librarian while en
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At The Library
     11Tues.10:00 a.m. Helen Keller Services for the Blind
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News From The Children's Room
     Registration for storytimes and book discussions began on September 6. Please check with a Children%27s Librarian for availability.
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Knights Mark 10th Anniversary On Active Oct. 1, 2 Weekend
     "Msgr. John%27s Knights" will mark the 10th anniversary year of the founding of the Msgr. John C. Seidenschwang Council K of C with a Mass celebrated at 5:00 P.M. in St. Anne%27s Church on Saturday, Oct. 1 by the Council%27s new Chaplain Rev. Rudy Pesongco, Grand Knight Bob Guida reports. Knights, m
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'Elder Law' Topic Of Free Lecture
     Winthrop-University Hospital%27s Health Update for Seniors and Their Families educational series will sponsor a free lecture for the public, "Elder Law: What You Need to Know," on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, at 1:15 PM. Held at the Mineola Community Center at 155 Washington Avenue in Mineola, th
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Explore Hawai’i With Adult Ed! Paradise awaits you!
     Come along as Adult Education explores the wonder of Hawai
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Garden City Senior News Flu Shot Date Change
     In a recent article, Winthrop Hospital listed a date that our department
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Church Auxiliary Holds Luncheon
     The Auxiliary of the Garden City Community Church held its Fall Membership Luncheon on Monday, September 19. Mrs. Kris Harder cordially opened her beautiful home and gardens to about 65 members. Hospitality chairs, Christine Hanson and Debra Weber, presented a delicious fingertip luncheon and home-b
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Buckley Celebrates 83rd School Opening
     Buckley Country Day School, serving children from Toddler through Grade 8, opened its doors for the 83rd year this September. Founded in 1923 with 23 students, this independent, co-educational day school welcomed 324 students this year, including 86 new students, from more than 25 school districts.
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Election Day Fair
     The Auxiliary of the Garden City Community Church will be opening the "Main Street Marketplace" at the Election Day Fair on Tuesday, November 8. These are two new rooms of vendors selling new and unique wares for you and those on your Christmas list. Among the offerings, handbags and accessories by
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Mineola Mayor Addresses GC Residents On HUB Issue
     "It%27s a question of quality of life, not Republican or Democratic," explained Jack Martins, Mayor of Mineola, who addressed Nassau County administration%27s plan to split Garden City with a light rail system and transfer stations as part of their new HUB project.
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Blessing Of The Animals
     The Cathedral of the Incarnation will hold a Choral Evensong for St. Francis Day & Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 2, at 4:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, Cathedral Avenue, Garden City.
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State Senator Secures GrantsFor Agency
     From left: Charles M. Strain, Garden City resident and board trustee of Family and Children
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Eagle Scouts Honored By Comptroller
     At a recent ceremony at St. Thomas Chapel, Garden City resident Sean Bodnar was advanced to the rank of Eagle Scout. Here, Nassau Comptroller Howard Weitzman (far right) presents Sean with a citation acknowledging his hard work as (l-r) his parents and sister, Patrick, Amy and Terry, look on. The rank of Eagle is the highest award a Scout may achieve.
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Named Director Of CyberKnife Radiosurgery
     Matthew R. Witten, PhD, DABR, has been appointed Director of the Division of CyberKnife Radiosurgery at Winthrop-University Hospital. In addition, Dr. Witten holds the position of Chief Physicist in the Division of Radiation Oncology.
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Feast Of St. Francis
     Dogs, cats, bunnies, feathered friends and other pets are all invited to the Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 2, at 9:15 a.m. in the parking lot of Christ Episcopal Church in Garden City. Owners are invited as well to the brief service celebrating St. Francis conducted by Mother Debra Low-
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The Story In The Windows At The Cathedral
     The magnificence of the Cathedral of the Incarnation%27s stained glass window will be explored in a six part series beginning Sunday, October 2 and on the following five Sundays, October 9, 16, 23, 30 and November 6. The sessions will start at 12:30 p.m. and end at 1:30 p.m. Using the ancient teac
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       Socially         Speaking
     With Athena You ask for it and it came. fall
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Sanderford~Efthimiou Engagement
     Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Sanderford of Williamsburg, Virginia are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary, to Gregory Efthimiou, son of Mr. and Mrs. George B. Efthimiou, of Garden City.
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Comey-Rothschild Engagement
     Mr. & Mrs. Richard F. Rothschild of Garden City are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Daniel J. Rothschild to Meagan E. Comey, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John A. Comey of Cedar Grove, New Jersey.
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