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Mayor Speaks At Chamber Luncheon
      At the Garden City Chamber's season finale luncheon at the Garden City Hotel on May 16, Mayor Peter A. Bee spoke to a packed room of Chamber members and guests about issues in and around Garden City that will impact both the business and residential communities.
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Ocean Conservation Exhibit
      The Blue Ocean Institute will exhibit information to promote ocean conservation at the Garden City Library from July 1 to 30. Books by author Dr. Carl Safina, which inspire a closer relationship with the sea, will be showcased. Exhibits are free and open to the public during regular lib...
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What A Difference A Day Makes!...
      Msgr. "Father" John Gilmartin, pastor of St. Anne's Church, and his youthful team of would-be designers from St. Anne's School welcomed Larry Hoy and Robert Rambusch, internationally-known liturgical designers, to their class recently. The two designers had collaborated on the remarkable ren...
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Community Dance Project Performs
      Garden City Community Dance Project proudly presented "Socially Speaking" on May 11 and 12, under the direction of Liana O'Brien, Artistic Director Jean Marie Philippou and Associate Director Jacqueline Collins Royce.
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Senator Hannon Urges Residents To Protect Themselves
      Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Garden City) is advising residents of some precautions to take as we enter the summer months. "The summer is a time when many of us spend hours outdoors," said Senator Hannon. "But we need to take precautions to avoid dangerous summer hazards.
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Congressman Speaks At DAR Luncheon
      The Colonel Aaron Ogden chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution welcomed Congressman Peter King at its annual philanthropic luncheon on April 14th at the Cherry Valley Club. As ranking member of homeland security, Congressman King focused on the importance o...
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June Bridge And Luncheon
      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 sweepstake p...
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Thanks From Committee
      The Garden City Community Council on Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention would like to thank the following for their generous contributions to the 2nd Annual Promapalooza: Adelphi Deli, Culinary Heights, DC-3 Deli, Garden City Deli, La Bottega, Manor Deli, Pellegrini Meats, Prime Meats,...
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Newly Elected Members Of Cathedral Council Installed
      On Sunday, June 10, at the 9:30 a.m. Family Mass, the newly elected members of the Council of the Cathedral of the Incarnation were installed by Father Theodore W. Bean, Provost of the Cathedral. The Cathedral Council is comprised of twelve members of the congregation as well as clergy membe...
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Garden CityBudget News By Roy S. Ryniker
      The Village's budget for the current fiscal year is $53.7 million. Beyond each resident knowing their contribution towards that budget and assessing what services they receive, residents need benchmarks to compare the budget against.
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Music Directors Honored At Resurrection
      Music abounds at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection thanks to the inspirational talents of Mr. Ed Dettling-celebrating 15 years as Director of Music and Mrs. Elisabeth Erb-celebrating her 5th year as Assistant Director of Music. A reception was given in their honor earlier this month.
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St. John's Dedicates Bartilucci Center
      St. John's University dedicated the Dr. Andrew J. Bartilucci Center (the Education Center formerly owned by Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers) in honor of its namesake, Dean Emeritus of the College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions, on Saturday, June 16 in Fresh Meadows.
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Obtains Professional Certificate
      Marianne Bee, RN the founder of the Garden City based Geriatric Care Management practice, "Bee Well Elder Care, Llc," has announced her graduation from the Brookdale Center on Aging at Hunter College where she obtained a Professional Certificate in Geriatric Care Management. Ms. Bee will con...
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Resident Elected To Girl Scouts Board
      Dr. Ed Kang, a resident of Garden City, has been elected as Vice President of the Board of Directors of the Girl Scouts of Nassau County, Inc. The election took place during the 42nd Annual Meeting held at Hofstra University Student Center Theatre on Wednesday, May 9th. Dr. Kang joins other B...
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Summer Fashion Adventure At Chamber's After Hours
      On the evening of May 23, Lord & Taylor graciously hosted the Chamber's Spring After Hours Networking event in the store's Signature Cafe.Featured was "A Summer Fashion Adventure" which transformed fourteen Chamber directors and members into "VIP runway stars" donning an array of Lord & Taylo...
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Babylift Photos Available Online
      Local resident Lana Noone announces photos of the Vietnam "Operation Babylift" Ceremony, held at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Grand Rapids, Michigan on May 22, may be viewed on the Museum's website at: www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov/photogallery/babylift.
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      On Saturday, June 23, the Irish American Society, 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola, will hold a dance featuring the music of Celtic Justice. Dance starts at 8:30 PM and donation is $15. Call 742-8080... Free summer grilling tips are featured at Hicks Nurseries, Westbury, from 10 to noon on Satur...
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Local Artist Leaves Impression At Belmont
      One of the owners of the racehorse "Hard Spun", was in town to race his horse at the Belmont Stakes on Saturday June 9th. "Hard Spun" placed 2nd at the Kentucky Derby earlier this year and 3rd at the Preakness. He finished in 4th place at Belmont.
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Elected Vice President For Communications
      The Adelphi University Board of Trustees voted to create the position of vice president for communications and appoint Lori Duggan Gold to the position. Ms. Duggan Gold previously served as the University's executive director of external relations and assistant to the president.
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Scholarship Winner Selected
      The Garden City Student Aid and Scholarship Fund is pleased to announce that Amanda Olivo has been selected as the 2007 recipient of the Fund's Julia Maloney Scholarship. Amanda is the tenth recipient of the award, which was made possible by a generous bequest of the late Julia Maloney, an el...
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Socially Speaking
      With Athena Flag Day came and went, Father's Day did also, and the pool opened. We also did our usual - going from very cool to hot in the weather. Guess this is what we can expect for the rest of the summer season. The fathers got the best of it as they got the warmest weather, plent...
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Preventing Infectious Disease For Travelers
      In an effort to serve the growing needs of travelers who should take precautionary health measures before venturing abroad, Winthrop-University Hospital's Travel Center offers a variety of services ranging from destination-specific travel counseling to vaccinations and preventative measures f...
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2007 Showcase A Huge Success!
      The Garden City Recreation Dance Company held its annual showcase under the direction of Felicia Lovaglio on June 15th in Herricks Community Center's auditorium. It was a memorable evening as the girls performed for over 300 spectators who cheered them on. The performance consisted of chore...
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American Legion Sponsors Memorial Day Parade
      On Memorial Day, the William Bradford Turner Post #265 of the Garden City American Legion sponsored the Memorial Day parade and exercises. A large turnout cheered veterans as they marched along Seventh Street to the middle school, where various dignitaries spoke of the sacrifices of departed ...
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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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Senior Duplicate Bridge
      On June 18 there were 9 1/2 tables of Seniors duplicate bridge in play. Results of the evening play were as follows. North-South 1. Jackie West & Lucille Tilitz 2. Rosemary Brown & DeDe Flannary 3.
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summer gazebo concerts for 2007
      The Garden City Recreation Department is pleased to announce their 2007 Summer Gazebo Concerts Series. All Concerts are held on Thursday evenings beginning at 7:15 p.m. at the Gazebo on the corner of Stewart and Hilton Avenues. Please bring a lawn chair and enjoy the evening. In case of bad w...
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Tennis In New Orleans
      Tony Giangrasso of Garden City recently successfully competed in the USTA National Clay Court Championships (Men's 65 Doubles) in New Orleans. These are his recollections of the event. The tournament was held in the beautiful Garden District at the New Orleans Lawn Tennis Club, which...
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Library Renovations
      "Pardon our dust, as we work to make your Library even better." Village residents will be seeing that phrase on signs and brochures in the Library for the next several months, as the renovation project to enlarge the Young Adult Department, refurbish the Adult lounge and create a new Audio-V...
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Garden City Library News
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 ...
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Library Programs For The Week CHILDREN's Programs
      + *Wed., June 27, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Family Program-Agostino Arts-The Bodacious Book Show. No tickets or registration required. + *Sat., June 30, 9:00 a.m. Registration begins forL.I.
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