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Mollie Biggane Melanoma Foundation Golf Outing
     On September 19th, at Garden City Country Club, the Mollie Biggane Melanoma Foundation held their fifth annual golf outing, dinner and auction. Many local businesses contributed to this event. Thirty-one foursomes played golf and over 300 people attended this event. Dr. James Goydos, Co-Director
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Estates POA Seeks Candidates
     Tom Pohmer, Chairman of the Garden City Estates Nominating Committee, announced that the committee is currently soliciting applications for an open Garden City village trustee position, which has a two-year term from April 2006 through to April 2008. The nominating committee is also soliciting appli
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Cathedral Welcomes New Deacon
     The Reverend Constance Lorenz has joined the clergy as a Deacon at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City.
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Home Inspector Tips Off Retired Men
     Planning to spruce up the basement? Make sure it%27s not leaking or it may cost you heavily when you are forced to retrofit some sort of water removal system. That tip and more was the focus of a talk heard by the Garden City Retired Men%27s Club at their weekly Monday meeting.
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AHRC Welcomes Members
     The Garden City Auxiliary of AHRC Nassau held its annual Membership Tea on September 13. The event was hosted by Sue Caccamo in her magnificent home. New members, as well as renewing members, relaxed, chatted and enjoyed the gourmet offerings. Garden City Auxiliary President Susana Cerutti was joine
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Resurrection, Trinity Churches Begin Mentoring Relationship
     The Lutheran Church of the Resurrection in Garden City and Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hyde Park have entered into a one-year mentoring relationship. The effort will assist the congregation in New Hyde Park during the vacancy of a pastor and to continue its mission of growth for the sake of Jesus
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2006 Entertainment Books
     The Garden City Chapter of CMF has brand new 2006 Entertainment Books available. The 2006 issue is jam packed with great discounts and with the free online membership you can get so many offers. There are lots of local restaurants and some so good they are worth the drive. The Radio City Christmas S
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A Word From The Publisher
     Since the price of gasoline spiked in the last several months, New York State has reaped a windfall in taxes. Since the sales tax on gas is based on the cost per gallon, when the price suddenly rose to over three dollars a gallon, sales taxes rose commensurately.
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Old And New At Election Day Fair
     The Auxiliary of The Garden City Community Church is proud to announce the All New Election Day Fair and the Good Old Election Day Fair. On Tuesday, November 8, Debra Weber and Christine Hanson will chair a new room at the Election Day Fair. It will be called the "Main Street Marketplace" and featur
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Christ Church Presents Annual Harvest Fair
     Visit the Harvest Fair at Christ Church on Saturday, October 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stop at the great farm stand on the corner then go inside to find home-baked goods and other fresh food items. Check out bargains in the new gift area as well as in the attic treasure room.
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Cathedral Announces Organ Music Festival
     The Cathedral of the Incarnation and the XII Latvian Organ Music Festival North America will present organists Iveta Apkalna, Vita Kalnciema and Marta Pramnieks in a concert featuring music from Baroque era to the present, including music of contemporary Baltic composers, at 7 PM. Saturday, October
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Catholic Daughters Autumn Bridge
     Catholic Daughters of the Americas - Court St. Anne #1066 will hold its annual Bridge and Card party on Friday evening, November 11, at 7:00 P.M.
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Tri Town Auxiliary U
cp Fashion Show
     The first meeting of the season for the Tri-Town Auxiliary UCP was held on September 20th at the Garden City Community Church.
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Winthrop Issues Halloween Safety Tips
     With Halloween right around the corner, the Long Island Regional Poison and Drug Information Center at Winthrop-University Hospital offers the following tips to help your child have a safe holiday:
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In Service
     Navy Seaman Recruit Adam Turner , son of Meredith R. and James D. Hotchkiss of Garden City, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
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Children Invited To Annual Spook Walk
     The Episcopal Young People
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     On Saturday, October 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 a.m., there will be a defensive driving course being held at Corpus Christi Church, 155 Garfield Avenue in Mineola. The cost is $45. Call Steve at 437-0705...
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Blessing Of The Animals
     The Cathedral of the Incarnation hosted a Blessing of Animals service on Sunday, October 2nd. Many people and pets were present and enjoyed the occasion. The service coincided with the Feast Day of Saint Francis of Assisi, who is the patron saint of animals. On that same Sunday, Brothers Leo and
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New Technology Revolutionizes Cancer Care
     For patients who have tumors that are difficult to treat, Winthrop-University Hospital has a vital new resource - the region%27s first and only CyberKnife. It is revolutionizing radiosurgery against cancer anywhere in the body. The powerful new anti-tumor technology is operated by the hospital%27s
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Late Nite Catechism 2
     St. Joseph School invites you to Late Nite Catechism 2 presented by Entertainment Events, Inc. on Saturday, November 5 in the school auditorium. Looking forward to this professional production are (from left): Event chairperson Barbara Debold, Father Gabriel Mutero and Dr. Eileen Kilbride, Principal. $40. per person, advance ticket sales only. For reservations send name, address, telephone and check made payable to St. Joseph Catholic School PTA to: Jeanne Callahan, 157 Hampton Rd., Garden City NY 11530. Assigned seating will be issued upon receipt of reservation and payment. Call Barbara Debold at 741-9325 for more information. ONLY 2 WEEKS LEFT!
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Chamber Music Performance
     Trio Solisti, Adelphi University%27s internationally recognized Ensemble-in-Residence, returns to campus for a fourth year of outstanding chamber music. This year%27s Prestige Concert Series will begin with a performance featuring guest flutist Linda Chesis, on Wednesday, October 26, 2005 at 7:00 p
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Key Club Plans Autumn Activities
     With a successful fall car wash behind them, Garden City High School Interact Key Club members now prepare for a series of future activities, including a food collection outside local supermarkets, a clothing drive, a second food drive within the high school, and a teddy bear collection for hospitalized children. Details to follow. Mary Kelly and Mike Morano scrub down a vehicle behind the high school. Photo by Jeanine Ippolito.
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Garden City RepublicansGather Together
     Friends and neighbors gathered together on Saturday for the Garden City Republican campaign headquarters open house. Among residents were Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray, Nassau County Comptroller candidate Don Clavin, Nassau County Legislator Vincent Murcarella and county court judge candidate Honorable Dan Palmieri. Garden City Republican headquarters is located on Seventh Streeet.
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A Celebration Of Remembrance
     All are welcome to join with fellow Christians for a special All Saints Day Service, on Sunday, November 6th, at 3:00 PM.
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Garden City Senior News Senior Citizen Computer Workshop
     The Garden City Recreation Department will be sponsoring a Senior Citizen computer Workshop for Beginners on
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GC Liberty Wins State Cup Game 2-1
     The Garden City Liberty Soccer Team went up against the Garden City twisters this past Sunday in a match to see who would go to the next round of the State Cup Games.
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Upcoming Library Exhibits
     In November, visitors to the Garden City Public Library can view
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Hors D’oeuvres For Holiday Entertaining
     Join professional Chef Charlie Walsh for a demonstration on ways to prepare tantalizing appetizers for the upcoming holidays. This mouth watering event will take place at the
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News From The Children's Room
     Registration for the Mother/Daughter Tea and Book Discussion for Garden City residents in Fourth or Fifth Grades and their mothers began on September 24. If you haven%27t signed up yet, there is still time. The book discussion will be held on Sunday, October 23 from 2:30-4:00 PM. The book that will
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Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser
     Don%27t drive out to Suffolk County. Save gas and stay in the neighborhood. Our Pumpkin Patch is new in town and we want you to see what we have to offer. Our pumpkins come straight from New Mexico and last longer due to the dry growing climate. In addition to selling pumpkins, gourds, colorful deco
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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 enj
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School Year Begins At Academy Of Dance
     On September 12, the Academy of Dance once again opened its doors to all its returning and new students, including a new class of kindergartners. Since this British classical ballet school limits its classes, the first dozen 5-year-olds to apply were accepted into the K program, others remain on th
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Fun Walk To Support Research
     Winthrop-University Hospital and the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) are sponsoring their First Annual Fun Walk on Saturday, October 22, at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, parking field # 4. All proceeds will fund research at Winthrop%27s Pulmonary Hypertension Center and the PHA.
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AAUW To Meet
     The Garden City Branch of the American Association of University Women will hold its monthly meeting on Monday evening. November 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Garden City Library meeting room. Lauren Fiorentino, Chair of the Public Policy committee has invited Kate Weber of the United States Fund for U.N.I.
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Cathedral Congregation Pumpkin Painting
     On Sunday, October 9 the Cathedral of the Incarnation%27s congregation joined together in a pumpkin painting activity after the 9:30 a.m. Family Service. Members of all ages met in the undercroft to decorate pumpkins that will be donated to the Nassau Extended Care Facility in Hempstead to brighten
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Cubs Visit Museum
     This summer, CubPack 134 visited the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Uniondale. The boys were treated to a private tour of the facility and a movie in the Imax theatre. The scouts agreed that the trip was very educational and also a lot of fun.
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Thursday Luncheon Music Program
     The Thursday Luncheon program for seniors will feature Barby Lee and Barny Barnhardt on October 27 at the Garden City Community Church. Barby Lee and Barny have performed for many groups and the presentation will include Country Music and Broadway show tunes.
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GCTA/PTA Annual Blood Drive
     The Garden City PTA and Garden City Teachers
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Class Of 1965 Reunion
     The Class of 1965 will have its 40 th Reunion the weekend of October 28 & 29. Classmates should have been contacted by Reunions-unlimited. All are welcome to informally greet classmates at Leo
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How To Beat The High Cost Of College
     Many more students are now eligible for financial aid!
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A Black Tie Affair
     The soaring space of the Cathedral of the Incarnation will be transformed on Saturday evening, November 5, at Eight o
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Presbyterian Church Annual Fair
     The Presbyterian Church in Garden City 91 Chester Ave. (corner of New Hyde Park Road & Chester Ave.) will hold their Annual Fair on Saturday, November 5th from 10 AM to 3 PM.
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Covert Avenue Street Fair
     Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray (center) presents an official Town of Hempstead Citation for the Covert Avenue Chamber of Commerce to Jeannine Ventimiglia (left) and Anne Musso of Sewanhaka Travel in Garden City on the occasion of the 11th Annual Covert Avenue Street Fair in Stewart Manor.
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Artist Lectures At Community Club
     Lois Schnackenberg, award winning artist and Fine Arts Major at Aldelphi University will be the guest lecturer at the Community Club on Wednesday, October 26th at the Garden City Casino beginning at 1:30 pm.
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Family Time In Front Of “The Box”
     Shoe Box that is. Many parents and kids are spending their
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Paintings On Display
     "Scenes From an Anomaly," an exhibition of work by David Hornung, Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Art and Art History, will be on display in Adelphi%27s Ruth S. Harley University Center Gallery, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, Sunday, October 16, through Thursday, November 3,. A free rece
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Adelphi Symphony Orchestra To Perform
     Adelphi University invites students, faculty, alumni, and friends to attend an evening of classical music performed by the Adelphi University Symphony Orchestra on Friday, October 28, at 8:00 p.m. in the Ruth S. Harley University Center Ballroom, 1 South Avenue, Garden City. The performance is free
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Applications For Internship Program
     Assemblywoman Maureen O%27Connell (R,C,I-East Williston) is encouraging undergraduate and graduate students interested in learning more about state government through firsthand experience and working in professional offices to apply for the New York state Assembly internship program.
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Den Leader Honored
     RoseAnn Vernice, who is in her fourth year as a den leader of Cub Pack 134, recently received the Boy Scouts of America Spark Plug Award during the districts recognition awards dinner at the Swan Club in Roslyn. This award is given each year to recognize a pack member who has demonstrated an unselfi
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Local Attorney To Speak At Community Club
     Garden City resident, Robert R. McMillan, will give members of the Community Club his personal vignettes from Marilyn Monroe in Korea to the Presidents of the United States at their meeting on October 25th at 1:30 p.m. at the casino.
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Scout Fishing Trip A Success
     Cub Pack #134 Family Fishing Trip was a great success.
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Small Businessperson Of The Year
     Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray (second right), Councilman Ed Ambrosino (left) and Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin (right) present an official Town of Hempstead Certificate of Recognition to Francine Nelson (third right) of the Garden City Chamber of Commerce. Nelson, who is general manager of the Seventh Street Caf
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Christmas Boutique At Resurrection
     Save the date, November 5. This is when the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection at 420 Stewart Ave. will hold a boutique between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
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Free Lecture On 'Diabetes Nutrition
     Find out how using the glycemic index can be useful in making nutritional decisions. In recognition of National Diabetes Month, Winthrop-University Hospital%27s Perspectives in Health series will sponsor a free lecture, "Diabetes Nutrition: Using the Glycemic Index of Foods," on Thursday, November
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Socially Speaking
     Fall Foliage Report: I sent a group out to Greenport on the Friday before Columbus Day and they reported a tree here and there was starting to turn. Next I had friends who went up to Dutchess County and their report was the same. At present, I have scouts up in the Catskills and you will get thei
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Art Historian To Speak
     Ines Losada Powell of the Metropolitan Museum of Art will be the featured speaker on Sunday, November 6 at 3 p.m. in the Ruth Harley Center of Adelphi University. The program is sponsored by the Friends of the Adelphi University Library and the public is invited to attend.
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Reilly~O’Sullivan Engagement
     Mr. and Mrs. Donald Reilly of Westhampton Beach, New York, and Jupiter, Florida, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Colleen Elizabeth, to Scott Robert O
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Tastings 2005 A Success
     Tastings 2005 was an outstanding success for The Garden City unit of the American Cancer Society and The Miracle Foundation. More than 350 people attended this annual outdoor party, which grossed over $60,000 and enabled 10 children to vacation at the American Cancer Society
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