On Monday, May 27, under the direction of the William Bradford Turner Post- American Legion, the annual Memorial Day observance in our village will commence with the memorial church services at 9 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Incarnation.

The traditional Memorial Day Parade will step off promptly at 10 a.m. at the intersection of Stewart and Cherry Valley Avenues. It will proceed north on Cherry Valley Avenue to Tenth Street, east on Tenth to Franklin Avenue, south on Franklin to Seventh Street, went on Seventh Street past the Reviewing Stand, which will be located just west of the library, and then on to the middle school where official ceremonies will take place. Residents are urged to honor the men and women who gave their lives for our country by attending these services.

Retails sales will be prohibited in the village May 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with certain exceptions. The village ordinance, which closely follows the state statute, provides that all trades, manufacturers, agricultural or technical employment are prohibited, as well as all manners of public sale or offering for sale of any property on Memorial Day between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Exceptions are: restaurants, catering services, prepared items such as tobacco, bread, milk, eggs and so forth, service station products, medicines, delicatessen items and alcoholic beverages.

Village offices will be closed Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day and will reopen on Tuesday, May 28 at 8:30 a.m. For your convenience, correspondence for the village may be placed in the "letter" drop slot at the front door. Residents are reminded that there will be no garbage or recycling pick-up on Monday, May 27. The holiday week collection schedule will be as follows:

						Garbage		Rubbish
Western half of village			Tuesday, Friday	Thursday
(West of Rockaway Avenue)
Eastern half of village			Wednesday, Saturday	Thursday
(East of Rockaway Avenue)

Residents scheduled for recycling on Monday, May 27 are asked to put their recyclables out on Monday, June 3.

Working in cooperation with the village, merchants have placed tables and chairs outside their shops and restaurants for our enjoyment. Please stop by to let merchants know that you appreciate their efforts.

I urge our residents to become familiar with their local merchants and businesses and to shop in Garden City. You will be pleased with the selection, quality and commitment to customer service.