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Official mCORPORATED VILLAGE East Rocfctjway SCHOOL DISTRICT INCORPORATED VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT fM^v MMmms \LssmMim OBSERVER uspsiesoso VOL. XVI. NO. 21 EAST ROCKAWAY, NEW YOKK 11518, THURSDAY. MARCH 31. 1983 W PER COPY BOAT FIRES IN EAST ROCKAWAY w -• GIRL SCOUTS TAKE OVER IN LYNBROOK Just after 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 24th, a Code 10 (working fire) was received by the East Rockaway Fire Dept. for Davison's Boat Yard on Atlantic Avenue. Upon arriving, the men found two of the 8 large boats in one hangar completely involved, with flames shooting up to the top of the high building. A tremendous \stop\ was made by the men, confining the extensive damage to the two boats which were ablaze upon arrival. Happening right at rush hour, Atlantic Ave., Main Street, Ocean Avenue, and many side streets were tied up and barely moving for a lengthy period. (Photos by C. Warner) Less than 48 hours after the fire at Davison's, just before midni^t on Friday, March 25th, another call was received for a bot fire behind Aloha Oil on Front Street. Again, upon arrival, the men found a boat completely in flames with other boats and buildings in jeopardy. Again, the fire was quickly extinguished with damage held to a minimum. (Photo by Andy Ferretti) ^ RECORD SCHOOL AID East Rockaway will get $197,235 in new school aid, the largest amount in district history due to the efforts of Assembly- man Arthur \Jerry\ Kremer, Chairman of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee. \Despite major cuts in all state programs, the new school aid formula for Nassau County will prevent local districts from large losses in aid as originally proposed in the Governor's bud- get,\ Kremer said. Last year East Rockaway got a little over $100,000 in new aid. Under the new school aid formula adopted for 1983-84, that figure will almost double with the schools getting $2.2 million in aid. '*In order to help our districts pick up new aid we have in- creased the operating aid form- ula, textbook aid, transportation aid, handicapped assistance and given new dollars to children with special needs,\ Kremer said. \I am proud to have been part of the negotiations to pro- vide aid to the neediest districts and avoid local tax increases,'* Kremer concluded. BUNNY IN LYNBROOK The Easter Bunny will be visiting Lynbrook's business section on Saturday, April 2nd. He/she will give out free jelly beans and everyone can fill out free coupons estimating how many are stored away in the window of F.W, Woolworth. Easter baskets will be given out to the lucky winners. Coupons are avaailable at all participating stores. As reported in last week's issue, Lynbrook Girl Scouts took over the Village Board meeting on March 21st, with Scouts participating as Mayor, Trustees and various other department heads. At top, a Brownie Troop Color Guard opens the meeting, and next, Lori O'Connor carries out the duties of Mayor Glenn Spielman, while Trustee William Buzzeo helps Christine Weiler perform for him. (Photos by John Cribbin) Congressman Ray McGrath held an Open House at his district office at 203 Rockaway Ave,, Valley Stream last Saturday, where he listened to constituents requests and complaints and suggestions. Above, Congressman McGrath (1) meets with newly-elected Lyn- brook Mayor William P. Geier.
