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A Word From The Publisher
      In today's world of taxes, taxes and then more taxes, it is astonishing that more people are not complaining. That having been said, we recently received a press release from Legislator Nicolello who, as well as other Nassau Republicans, has introduced a new law placing a freeze on property...
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PTA Dinner And Fashion Show!!!
      Join us for a night of fun and fashion at this year's Annual PTA Dinner and Fashion Show on Thursday, April 19, 2007. We are pleased to announce that this year's event will be at Jericho Terrace. Our special evening will begin promptly at 6:00 pm beginning with a cocktail hour featuring del...
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Chamber Presents Pete King, Elects Directors Next Wed.
      Next Wednesday, April 11, at its luncheon at the Garden City Hotel, the Chamber of Commerce will present Congressman Pete King, keynoter, whose topic will be "Homeland Security and Beyond." Additionally, six new directors will be elected to the Chamber Board for 3-year terms; and offic...
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"Clean Out Your Closets" Weekend
      The St. Vincent de Paul Sociey is sponsoring another "Clean Out Your Closets" weekend, on Saturday, Apr. 21 from 4 to 6 P.M.and on Sunday, Apr. 22 from 8 A.M. to 1 P.M. The clothing drive is being held for the St. Vincent de Paul clothing shop in Garden City Park.
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Nutrition Counseling For Women With Gestational Diabetes
      Winthrop-University Hospital's nationally renowned Diabetes Education Center received a $5,000 grant from the Long Island Fund for Women and Girls to support a new, free-of-charge, telephone-based nutrition education program for women with recent gestational diabetes - a form of diabetes that...
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Adelphi Co-Sponsors Partnerships in Health Conference
      Adelphi University is pleased to host and co-sponsor with HealthNets, Western Suffolk BOCES, State Bank of Long Island, Dilworth and Barrese LLP, and the New York State Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, the 6th annual Partnerships in Health Conference, on Friday, ...
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CPOA Meeting
      The Garden City Central Property Owners' Association invites all Central residents to its next Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday, April 10th at 8 p.m. at the Senior Center on Golf Club Lane. Please call Dan Karas, president, at 747-0659 with any questions.
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Cathedral's Turn To Host Faith Activity
      The Garden City Clergy Fellowship is sponsoring an ecumenical outreach project each month and has been making sandwiches for the Interfaith Nutritional Network (INN) to help those who are in need. The next event is scheduled at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in the Cathedral House at 50 Ca...
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      10, there is a free Senior Citizens Consultation Clinic being held at the Nassau County Bar Association from 9:30 AM through 11 AM in the Lecture Hall, West St., Mineola. Call 747-4070 to make a reservation... If you are thinking of adopting a dog, try the Town of North Hempstead Anim...
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St. Anne's Blood Drive
      For the sixth consecutive year, Msgr. John's Knights will coordinate the St. Anne's Parish Blood Drive, Knights' Advocate Brian E. McKeever has announced. The first of the semi-annual sessions will be held in the School Cafeteria on Sunday April 15 from 9:15 AM until 1:15 P.M. Entrance to t...
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Eileen Moynahan Wins Town Photo Contest
      Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray (left) presents an official Town of Hempstead Certificate of Recognition to Eileen Moynahan of Garden City, one of the winners in the 2007 Town of Hempstead Calendar Photo Contest. Winning photos are featured in the town's 2007 calendar, which was mailed...
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Hellos and Goodbyes At Things and Stuff
Photos By John Ellis Kordes
      Local merchants stopped by Things and Stuff on Seventh Street last Thursday to say hello to the new owners Cindy and Jaro Parizek and goodbye to previous owners Linda and Elliott. It was 31 years ago, in 1976, that co-owners Linda and Elliott established Things and Stuff on Seventh St...
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Bridge Date Announced
      Thursday, May 10, will be the date for The Cathedral Women's 47 th annual Geranium Bridge. This fundraiser, in aid of the organization's philanthropic and missionary endeavors, will begin at 12:30 p.m. in The Cathedral House, located at 50 Cathedral Avenue, Garden City. Dessert will be ...
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Birth Announcement
      Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Waters of Newmarket Road proudly announce the birth of their granddaughter Katherine Elizabeth Pucella at 3:04 p.m. on March 9, 2007 weighing 8 lbs 2 oz and measuring 20 inches long. Katie is the sister to proud big brother Ryan and the daughter of Samantha and...
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Thursday Luncheon Group
      On Thursday, April 12 a special music program will be presented by the Northport Woodwind Ensemble, under the direction of Sally Shorrock. Sally is a professor of music at St. Josephs College and she will be returning to entertain the group that meets between 12 noon and 1:30 p.m. in the chur...
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Socially Speaking
With Athena
      Spring has sprung and even the Village of Garden City is doing its Spring cleaning. The grounds of Village property are all neat and just awaiting warmer temperatures for the flowers to bloom and along Seventh Street the new street lighting has that lovely Victorian look in keeping with t...
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Community Church PlaySchool Registration Begins!
      The Garden City Community Church's PlaySchool program offers the opportunity for 2 year olds to have a positive first "school" experience shared with a parent or caregiver. PlaySchool offers gradual and optional separation in the second half of the year. The children enjoy playtime, teacher ...
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Free Plastic Surgery Seminars
      Long Island Plastic Surgical Group (LIPSG), the largest and longest continuously running plastic surgical group in the U.S. has begun a monthly educational seminar series that's free to the public. Upcoming presentations will be held Wednesday April 25th and Wednesday, May 23rd.
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Valentines For Vets
      Hempstead Town Councilman Edward Ambrosino (back row) gathers with Ms. Kelly Benito's fifth grade students at Stewart School in Garden City to thank them for their participation in the Valentines for Vets program which the Town instituted in 2001. Through this program students create valentin...
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Town Honors SAA Chairman
      Hempstead Town Senior Councilman Anthony J. Santino (2nd left) attends the 41st Annual Gentleman's St. Patrick's Dinner hosted by the Friends of Mercy Medical Center at the Hempstead Golf and Country Club.
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New Associate
      Capell Vishnick LLP is proud to announce that Mary L. Rhodes, of Garden City, has joined the firm as an associate in its Estate Administration Practice Group. Prior to joining Capell Vishnick, Ms. Rhodes served since 2004 as an associate at the Law Offices of Kramer & Associates, P.C.,...
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Legislator Attends Luncheon
      Nassau County Legislator Vincent Muscarella attended the Kiwanis Club of Garden City, Inc., St. Patrick's Day luncheon, at the Garden City Hotel. This is the 52nd year that this luncheon has been held.
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The 40 Under 40 Dinner
      Hempstead Town Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin (2nd left) recently attended Bridging Long Island's Future 40 Under 40 Membership Dinner held at Maxwell & Dunne's Restaurant in Plainview. Pictured (left to right) are President William J. Corbett, Jr. of Floral Park, Receiver of Taxes Clavin, CFA...
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Saint Patrick's Parade In Garden City
      Hempstead Town Councilman Ed Ambrosino (2nd left, back row) and Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin (right) recently attended the Saint Patrick's Parade hosted by the Irish-American Society and held at the intersection of 9th Street and Franklin Avenue in Garden City.
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St. Anne's Defensive Driving Course
      Save 10% On Collision Liability Rates For Three Full Years! Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Course Sponsored by "Msgr. John's Knights" Tuesdays April 17 and April 24 From 7 to 10 P.
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St. Joseph's Rosary/Altar Society Spring Luncheon
      Chairladies, Ann Paulson and Marilyn Roche have announced that the Annual Spring Luncheon sponsored by St. Joseph's Rosary/Altar Society will be held on Tuesday, May 8 th at the Swan Club on Shore road in Glen Head from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. the cost of this luncheon is $40.
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Do You Know Anyone Who Needs Some Uplifting?
      If you or anyone you know is in need of some comfort and prayers to sustain you through a time of trial, do not hesitate to call upon the Cathedral Prayer Shawl Ministry. The mission of the Cathedral Prayer Shawl Ministry is to create shawls prayerfully for recipients. When the shawls are c...
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Newest Trends in Breast Cancer Treatment Panel
      The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer program presents its popular annual panel of breast cancer specialists telling about the latest trends in breast cancer treatment. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 8, at 7 pm at Adelphi's University Center in Garden City, Long Island.
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Kiwanis Saint Patrick's Day Luncheon
      Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray (2nd left), Councilman Edward Ambrosino (right) and Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin (left) present an official Town of Hempstead Citation to Garden City Kiwanis Club President Richard Dermer on the fun and festive occasion of the 2007 Saint Patrick's Day Lun...
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Garden City Library News
News From The Children's Room
      DON'T TOUCH THAT DIAL - in fact, Don't even turn on the T.V. during the week of April 23. April 23-29 celebrate Turn off your Television Week. The Children's Librarians want to invite you and your children to celebrate Books The Other Channel Story time.
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Retired Men's Club Celebrates
      14 th to pay homage to the beloved Saint of the Emerald Isle. The food was excellent, the drinks were plentiful and joy was everywhere. A special thanks to accordionist, Phil Franzse and Sam Endrizzi (Irish for the day), who provided lilting Irish tunes to keep the Gaelic atmosphere flowing ...
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Garden City Senior News
attention men's senior tennis players
      A tournament sponsored by the Garden City Recreation Department and the USTA is being held on Wednesday, April 18 th from 8 a.m. to noon. this event is open to any man, aged 60 or older, who is a resident of th Inc. Village of garden city.
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Garden City Retired Mens Club
      The Garden City Retired Men's Club is a non-profit membership organization formed in April 1961 for the purpose of providing educational and recreational activities for the retired male senior citizens of the Garden City Community. The organization is non-sectarian and non-political.
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Shopping Benefit Bash
      Lord & Taylor's Garden City is holding their Benefit Bash again this year on Tuesday, April 17, 2007. This is an exclusive day, filled with special events and savings at their Garden City store. To make it more special, Lord & Taylor's is giving The Cooley's Anemia Foundation an opportunity...
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Duplicate Bridge Results
      On April 2 nd there were 6 1/2 tables of Seniors duplicate bridge in play. Results of the evening play were as follows: North-South 1. Rosemary Brown & Nancy Plant 2. Claire Burns & Joan Kiernan 3.
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AAUW Annual Book And Author Luncheon
      Please join AAUW for their annual Book and Author Luncheon to be held Friday, April 20 at the George Washington Manor in Roslyn at noon. The Garden City Branch of the American University women is delighted to present a program featuring four outstanding authors of diverse tale...
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Laffey Announces Bowl-A-Thon For Easter Seals
      The Laffey Family of Companies is proud to announce the date of their second annual Bowl-A-Thon to be held on April 19th at Dave & Busters of Westbury benefitting their corporate charity, Easter Seals. Participants from Century 21 Laffey Associates, Coldwell Banker Laffey Associates, June Sh...
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Girl Scouts And Bank Team Up
      The Girl Scouts of Nassau County and Community National Bank have partnered together through the Campership Tent Campaign to help ensure that every girl who wants to attend summer camp has the opportunity to do so.
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Cathedral Family Prepares Annual Palm Screen
      On Saturday morning, March 31, members of the congregation of The Cathedral of the Incarnation gathered to create and assemble the Palm Screen which is placed on the altar for Palm Sunday. The Palm Screen has been a Cathedral tradition for many many years.
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Friends Update
      The beginning of spring saw many of the programs sponsored by The Friends of the Library burst into bloom. On Thursday, March 22 nd , residents learned how to "Communicate Smarter with People and Develop Charisma" thanks to a lecture delivered by Esther Bogin. Ms. Bogin teaches at Nas...
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