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Club To Hold Luncheon
     Florence Freda, who is in charge of invitations for the Friendship Luncheon sponsored by the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead, will be working with Reservation Chairlady, Mrs. Eleanor Singer and Doris Buck, who will be checking in members and guests on the day of the event. The Friendship
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Ladies Golf Tournament Held
     The second annual ladies golf member-guest was held on August 10 at the Garden City Country Club.
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Garden City Son Joins The Marines
     Patrick Zirpoli graduated from Garden City High School in 2004. He was a member of the undefeated football team which won the Long Island Championship Conference II. After a year and a half of college, he set his sights on becoming a United States Marine. Having weighed 250 pounds as a defensive lin
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Board Names Adam Winnick Locust Principal
     At the special Board of Education Meeting, August 23rd, the Board announced the appointment of Adam Winnick as Locust School Principal. Matthew Gaven has resigned to become an elementary principal in another school district.
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Garden City Teens Host Charity Birthday Party
     Lauren Singer (left) and Chelsea Rubin (center), both of Garden City, present checks totaling $1,000.00 to Herbert Stupp, CEO Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York. In lieu of gifts for their recent joint birthday party they asked guests to make a donation to the non-profit agency t
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College Notes
     Laura Wahlen Marino was graduated with honors from Hobart William Smith Colleges on May 21, 2006, earning a baccalaureate in Political Science. Laura is a 2002 graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy and she plans to attend law school in the fall.
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Adelphi Presents Exhibition Of Faculty Work
     Adelphi University is pleased to present the exhibition, "Earth and Light," on display until Wednesday, September 13 in the Ruth S. Harley University Center Galley, 1 South Avenue, Garden City.
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A Church Home For All Ages
     Christ Church in Garden City has something for every age group. The popular Garden Manor Nursery School has drawn three- and four-year-olds for more than 30 years. Sunday School for nursery age through high school plays an important part in the church. Children are involved in services on the first
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Ambassador Of Sweden To Speak At Adelphi
     Adelphi is pleased to welcome Ambassador Sture Theolin of Sweden to discuss "Europeanization of the Balkans" on Thursday, September 7, at 11:00 a.m. in the Ruth S. Harley University Center Ballroom, 1 South Avenue, Garden City. The lecture, sponsored by the Adelphi University International Initiati
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     Professor Casey of NY University will be speaking on the topic of her latest book on the Irish in America on Tuesday, September 12, at The Irish Cultural Society, 8 p.m., in the GC Library, 60 Seventh Street, across from the GC Hotel. This meeting is open to the public. Call Joan at 488-1353 for
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Sanitation Collection - Labor Day
     Residents are reminded that there will be no garbage or recycling pickup on Labor Day, Monday, September 4.
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Luzzatto-Day Wedding
     Michael Connolly Luzzatto, the older son of Jane and Stephen Luzzatto of Garden City, was married on August 5, 2006 to Elizabeth Ann Day, the daughter of Lois and Darryl Day of Southlake, Texas. The Reverend Gregory Lyder performed the ceremony at Palm Beach, Aruba at sunset.
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Topping~Ferrara Engagement
     Ms. Cathy Topping of Garden City happily announces the engagement of her son Christopher Emerson Topping to Gena Marie Ferrara, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Ferrara of East Williston, New York.
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Resurrection Says, "Go With God!" To New Seminarian
      Buoyed by his conviction and the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection's credo, Share Care Prepare and Dare, church member Emil Gretarsson prepares to make his way to St. Louis, Missouri, with his wife Heather to attend the Concordia Seminary. Resurrection respectfully sent the couple on to their ne
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Pack 7 Looks Forward To A New Scout Year
     Though school was out for the summer, Cub Scout Pack 7 stayed busy. The boys helped kick off the "traditional" start of summer by marching in the Memorial Day Parade. It is always an privilege to walk in the parade and honor those that have given their life in the service of our country, especiall
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Troop 55 Attends Summer Camp At Yawgoog
     Twenty-three boys' ages ten to sixteen attended summer camp at Yawgoog Scout Reservation. This Boy Scout camp is located in Rockville, Rhode Island and ranked third best in the United States.
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Garden City Library News
One Stroke Painting Beginner's Course
     Come discover the acrylic painting technique that is sweeping the country at the Garden City Public Library on Tuesday, September 26th at 7:00 PM and Wednesday, September 27th at 10:00 AM. Donna Dewberry's One Stroke Painting is being taught by certified instructor, Karen Davidson. No prior experien
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Valedictorian In Nursing Program
     Carolyn Matzelle was named valedictorian of the Class of 2006 of the Vocational Education and Extension Board School of Practical Nursing of Nassau County (VEEB). The Class of 2006 included almost 200 students who completed a one year classroom and clinical Practical Nursing Program that allows the
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Garden City Senior News
     noon time concert on seventh street Come join the Recreation Department on Friday, September 8
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Senior Duplicate Bridge
     On August 28 there were 10-1/2 tables of Seniors Duplicate Bridge in play. Results of the evening play were as follows:
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Senior Exercise Class
     Beginning 10 am, Monday, September 11, the Senior Exercise Class, an offering of SAIL, will meet in the gym at the Lutheran Church on 420 Stewart Avenue, Garden City. Classes are available three times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 am to 11 am. These co-educational classes offer
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Artist To Teach At Community Club
     The Community Club Studio is proud to welcome back Edith Kane, a contemporary impressionistic artist and teacher. Starting September 6
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Garden City Casino Celebrates The Summer Season
     The Casino held it's annual Memorial Day Barbeque on Monday, May 28. It was a good start to the summer season and it complemented the Village's traditional Memorial Day events such as the parade and the fair. Casino members and their guests enjoyed the music of Brian McGeough, an old fashioned barbe
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Prizes, Delicious Food & Drink At "Tastings 2006"
     The Garden City Unit of the American Cancer Society and The Miracle Foundation cordially invites you to "Tastings 2006", to be held on Friday, September 15th. This much-anticipated annual end of summer party will be hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ranieri, in their beautiful garden at 105 Hilton Aven
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Red Cross Needs Your Help
     Would you like to give something back to your community? Do you want to help others in times of emergency? The American Red Cross in Nassau County (ARC/Nassau) located at 195 Willis Avenue in Mineola, is seeking new volunteers for its Disaster Action Teams and Shelter Teams. ARC/Nassau needs additio
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Mineola-Garden City Rotary Celebrates 80 Years
      This past May 12, A legion of fellow Rotarians and friends of Charles (Chuck) Pacifico gathered at the Nassau County Bar Association to honor Chuck, fondly known as "Mr. Rotary," and to celebrate the Club's 80 years of service to the community. A member of the Club since 1971, Chuck has served as
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