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Officials Attend Pineapple Ball
     Hempstead Town Councilman Edward Ambrosino, 2nd left, and Town Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin, left, attended the Garden City Chamber of Commerce Fifth Annual Pineapple Ball at the Garden City Hotel. Pictured, L-R are: Receiver of taxes Clavin, Councilman Ambrosino, Community Achiever Awardee Robert ...
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Student Accepted Into Leadership Forum
      Bailey Sutton of Garden City has been accepted into the People to People World Leadership Forum. Sutton will join a select group of students in Washington, D.C., from March 17-23, 2008 to earn high school credit while studying leadership and exploring some of the United States' most prominent...
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Historic Preservation: The Ultimate in Recycling
Submitted by the Committee to Save St. Paul's
      Buildings often outlive the purpose for which they were built. Adaptive reuse is a process for adapting old buildings for new uses, while retaining their historic features.
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Book Sale A Success
     A. J. Liberti was very pleased with her purchases as "Bookworm" Terry Casale watched.
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Arrest For Burglary
      The Nassau County Police reports the details of the arrest of two subjects for a residential burglary that occurred in Garden City on Thursday, 6/07/07 at 9:45 a.m. According to detectives, Garden City Police Officers Kevin Reilly and Rocco Marceda responded to a 911 call for a suspicio...
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Craig's List Arrest
      The Third Squad reports the arrest of a Holtsville man on Saturday, June 9, 2007 at 10:45 p.m. According to detectives, approximately two weeks ago, the defendant, Henry J. Groppe Jr., 34, of 170 4th Avenue placed an ad on the Internet using Craig's List looking for females to exchange ...
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Public Educators Honored
     Hempstead Town Councilwoman Dorothy L. Goosby, center, presented official Town of Hempstead certificates of recognition to the distinguished honorees at the 2007 Nassau BOCES Education Partner Awards Gala paying tribute to the "Most Influential People for Public Education in Nassau County." The even...
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Buffalos In The Woods
By Ian Paisley
      The lush green forest provided a perfect canopy over the ground below. Sunlight filtered through the trees like a prism and the smell of pine was everywhere. Campfires billowed smoke in every direction as birds danced and sang from their perches. This was the scene at Lake Taghkanic Stat...
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Super Tag Sale
      The Garden City Community Church Nursery School is having a Super Tag Sale this Saturday - June 16, 2007. School families and friend have donated their "gently used" stuff towards this fundraiser for the building of the Nursery School's new Playground.
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Class Of 1957 Honored
      The class of 1957 was honored during Adelphi University's 111 th Commencement held on May 21 st at Nassau Coliseum. Garden City resident Alfred Urban was one of those honored. The reunion class who wore gold robes and were seated in front of the platform, were treated to a standi...
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Free Skin Cancer Screening
      Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre marks the Summer Solstice with a free skin cancer screening for community residents on Thursday, June 21 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the hospital's St. Anne's Center.
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Contest Winners Announced
      The Catholic Daughters of the Americas selected the following students from St. Anne's School in Garden City as local winners of the organization's National Education Contest: Art: First Place - Jessica Gunther Photography:
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Summer Luncheon Bridge
      The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court St. Anne 1077, will kick off the Summer season with its annual Summer Luncheon Bridge. It will be held on Tuesday, June 26th at 12:00 PM in McCloskey Auditorium of St. Anne's School, Dartmouth Street, Garden City. There will be many prizes. Co...
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Attention GCHS Seniors
      You don't want to miss out on all the fun! Once again the Community Council on Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention is sponsoring the Pre-Prom event, PROMAPALOOZA, on June 21st at 6:00 PM in the High School courtyard.
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      Is your spouse ill? Are you feeling the stress of being a caregiver? Meeting for the well spouses or partners of the chronically ill and disabled are being held on the second Wednesday of each month from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM at the St. Charles Rehab Center, 201 I. U. Willets Rd. in Albertson. ...
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GC HS Graduate Receives Law Degree
      Edward P. (Ted) Lansdale, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Lansdale of Garden City has graduated cum laude from New England School of Law in Boston, receiving his Juris Doctor degree in commencement exercises on Friday, May 25. He will join the Boston office of the law firm of Morrison Mah...
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Young People Honored
      Sixty young people were honored on June 8 at the Nassau County Bar Association for participating in the Nassau County Youth Board's Youth Adult Participation Project (YAPP) and the County Executive's Youth Council. Representatives from over 25 school districts across Nassau County, including ...
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Raffle Winner
     Ms. Eileen Murphy was the lucky winner of the Coach Realtors' Raffle prize at the Belmont Festival Friday evening. All donations to the raffle benefited The Guide Dog Foundation. Pictures are Eileen Murphy and Ryan Donnelly of Coach Realtors.
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Minimally Invasive Knee Replacements
      Winthrop-University Hospital's Perspectives in Health series will sponsor a free lecture, "Freedom of Movement: Minimally Invasive Knee Replacements" on Tuesday, June 19, 2007, at 7:00 PM. The program will be held at Winthrop's Community Outreach Center, 101 Mineola Boulevard at the corner o...
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St. Anne's Hoops Camp
      Come down for one week this summer and experience Saint Anne's Hoops Camp, a one-week summer instructional boys and girls basketball camp open to all Saint Anne's parishioners and students who are entering 3rd, 4th and 5th grades. The campers will participate in activities including games, dr...
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Casino Bridge Awards Luncheon
      The Garden City Casino' Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Program ended the season on June 5 with an Award Luncheon. Attending were 172 players. The catering staff served a delicious chicken and fruit salad platter, followed by a dessert of baklava. It was pleasant to linger during the luncheon ...
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Special Guest At Bird Sanctuary
      NYC Fireman Bobby Horvath, founder of "Wildlife in Need of Rescue and Rehabilitation" will be appearing as Special Guest at the Garden City Bird Sanctuary on Saturday June 30, 2007 from 1-4PM. The Bird Sanctuary is located opposite 181 Tanners Pond Road in the northwestern part of Garden City...
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Church Celebrates Baptisms
      Children have always been an important part of Christ Church in Garden City. Babies, Emily and Riley are the youngest church members to be formally welcomed into the fold. Christ Church is a parish family to people of all ages, welcoming anyone at any time. It is located at Jeffer...
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Congratulations To Local Artists By Hyram Landers
      In juried competition held in conjunction with the Floral Park Art League's 51st Annual Spring Art Show and Sale the Best-In-Show award was presented to Lillian Forziat of Garden City for her original oil painting entitled Cherry Blossoms and Tapestry. Ms.
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Socially Speaking
      With Athena Garage Sales! How the ladies love them - and even the men. They are extra special in the spring and the fall when everyone cleans out their closets and finds those items that we fell in love with six months ago and could not live without. We also find that we have not used...
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No Evidence Detected
      6:15 am might seem a bit early for cheering and celebration but not for the group of Garden City women who arrived at ABC Studios on May 4, 2007 to celebrate Irene Norniella's first year anniversary NED-No Evidence Detected-from Kidney Cancer.
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Girl Scouts Go Sailing
      On May 25th, Junior Troop #1656 set sail aboard the Christeen, which is docked out of Oyster Bay. The troop had a great time. The day was exquisite. They learned how to raise the sails and dock the boat. They also learned many life-saving techniques when in the water.
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Luncheon Bridge a Success
     The Senior Women's Club ended their year on a successful note at their Luncheon Bridge held at the Garden City Country Club on June 8th. Shown here are, from left, President Judy Radocy, Edithe Manzi, Gloria Weinrich and Eda Meglio.
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Cathedral Choristers Receive Awards
      On Sunday, June 3, at 4 p.m. the Cathedral of the Incarnation's Choirs sang the service of Evensong and were honored with awards for their outstanding service to the church. Probationary choristers received their cassocks and acknowledged as full members of the choirs.
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Every Penny Counts
      At all Masses this Father's Day weekend, St. Joseph's Parish will be collecting Baby Bottles filled with spare coins. The Baby Bottles were distributed on Mother's Day to parishioners and area residents at all Masses at St. Joseph's Church. This Father's Day weekend the Baby Bottles - n...
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Free Workshops For Breast Cancer Patients
      Reflexology Reflexology, the practice of stimulating nerves on the feet, hands and ears in order to encourage a beneficial effect on some other parts of the body or to improve general health, will be demonstrated to breast cancer survivors and patients on
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Former Mayor Signs Books
     Dr. Jorge Cerruti, right, was the lucky winner of a copy of the book, which was offered as a door prize.
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Former Mayor Richard A. Benack autographed a copy of his new novel "Saints Aren't Angels" for John Nason on May 31 at the library.
     From left: George Papoulas, Marjorie Maher and Sal Catania, members of The Garden City Readers Theatre, performed dramatic readings of three episodes from the book. This event was presented under the auspices of The Friends of the Library.
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Library Programs For The Week Children's Programs:
      + Mon., June 18, 9:30 a.m. Registration begins forGet a Clue @ Your Library Summer Reading Clubfor children entering Grades K-5. + Mon., June 18, 9:30 a.m. Registration begins forDon't Miss the Bus, READ! Summer Reading Clubfor children ages 21/2-5.
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Save The Date
      8th Annual WIFFLE® Ball Classic On Saturday, August 18, 2007 we will have our charity WIFFLE® Ball Tournament. The games will be played at St. Paul's Field from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Win or lose, each parent/kid team is guaranteed to play at least 3 games! Lu...
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Resident Wins Scholarship
      Best Buy Children's Foundation has awarded a scholarship to Matthew Colantonio , a 2007 graduate of Chaminade High School. Matthew is the son of Dr. Anthony and Elizabeth Colantonio of Garden City and plans to attend Brown University in the fall.
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Nassau County Programs For Seniors
      RSVP - Responding to Community Needs. Looking to become involved in making a difference? The Department of Senior Citizen Affairs offers diverse opportunities for training and volunteering to people 55 and older. Come and share your experience and skills with Nassau County residents. It's ...
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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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Meet The Easel Artists
     Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray (2nd right), Councilman Edward Ambrosino (left) and Town Clerk Mark Bonilla (right) greet EASEL artist John Maher of Garden City at a "Meet the Artists" reception recently held at Town Hall in Hempstead. EASEL, the Experienced Art Students Enrichment League, is...
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Garden City Senior News
Seniors Duplicate Bridge
      On June 11 there were 12 tables of Seniors duplicate bridge in play. Results of the evening play were as follows. North-South 1. Rosemary Brown & DeDe Flannary 2. Joan Kiernan & Claire Burns 3.
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Tri-Town Auxiliary At Lord & Taylor's Benefit Bash
      All who attended the Pre-Shop Till You Drop Event at the Lord & Taylor in Garden City on Sunday April 15 had a great time. We were treated to coffee and fabulous desserts, shopped in the closed store and received a beautiful black satin tote from the personal shopper Marie Harman. All this fo...
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Teachers Race For Local Charities By Stephanie Mariel Petrellese
      What are you planning to do over the summer? Two Garden City High School teachers will have an interesting response when they return to their jobs in September: they plan to race 386 miles across the rugged Canadian Rocky Mountains to raise money for two local charities, The Mollie Bigg...
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News From The Children's Room
      Registration for the Summer Reading Club begins this Monday, June 18. Flyers with information on all of our summer programs are available in the Children's Room.
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Friends Annual Meeting
      The Friends of the Garden City Library held its annual public meeting on Sunday, June 10 at 2 p.m. in the library. The following is the slate of officers for 2007-2008.
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What's Up For Young Adults At The Library Teens and Tots Storytime at the
      G.C.Pool Training Sessions The Garden City Pool season has started. In a few weeks the 20 year tradition of Young Adults who will be in grades 6 - 12 in September 2007 sharing their time and talents with youngsters aged 2-8 by conducting storytimes at the Garden City Pool begin...
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Computer Room May Close June 20
      Due to system upgrades, it may be necessary to close the Computer Room for several hours on Wednesday, June 20. This interruption would most likely occur in the morning. We apologize to our users for any inconvenience.
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