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o. I cc LU > c lU ^ o ^ o O oc OQ z > > < S < ^ o 0 oc I- M < Ul 1 KEEPING IN TOUCH Letters With John a > IN SERVICE...Marine Sgt. David Warner, son of Charles and Jean Warner of East Rockaway, has reenlisted for two years while serving with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Yuma, Arizona... * * * BLOOD NEEDED. ..One of the most generous gifts you can give this holiday season is a donation of blood. The Blood Bank at Long Island Jewish-Hillside Medical Center urgently needs blood. Your gift of blood can save lives. The LI Jewish Blood Bank is open Monday through Friday from 10am until 8 pm and Saturday from 11 am until 3 pm. For further information, call 212-470-2446... * * » HONORED...Miss Ellen Ryf of Lynbrook is among those receiving honors at the Berkeley School of Long Island in Hicksville for the past term. Miss Ryf was named to the Dean's List from the intensive secretarial program, which prepares students for responsible secretarial positions in the shortest possible time... * * ' * SNCH A WARDS...Area residents who are members of the volunteer program at South Nassau Communities Hospital received service awards. In Lynbrook, they included: David Sherman, 1000 hour bar; Etta Shulman, 500 hour pin; David Lichten, 1000 hour pin; and Junior Volunteer Nancy Loesner, 150 hour bar... * * * CULINARY INSTITUTE GRADUATE...Maureen Cho- ate, of East Rockaway graduated from the Culinary Insti- tute of America on November 23, 1983, after completing a 21 month course in food preparation and service. Students spend approximately 75 percent of class time in practical, \hands-on\ courses in cooking, baking and dining room service. Ms. Choate joins the more than 15,000 men and women who have earned Associate in Occupational Studies degrees at the Culinary Institute of America... • » » IN SERVICE...Second Lt. Bernadette Maier, daughter of Robert and Jeanne Maier of Lynbrook, has graduated from the U.S. Air Force Medical Service Officers Orientation Course at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. She is a 1981 graduate of Molloy College...and Pvt. Michael Castagnaro, son of Michael Castagnaro of East Rockaway, has com- pleted the flight operations coordinator course at Fort Rucker, Alabama. Flight operations coordinators are involved with monitoring aviator's flight plans and control- ling Army airfields... V O L U N T*E ERS NE*EDED... to work in the Coffee Shop at South Nassau Communities Hospital on Saturdays and Sundays from 6 pm until 9 pm, also weekdays from 9 am until 1 pm, and 1 pm until 4 pm. There are openings to man the Fun Cart from 9 am until 2 pm daily. If interested, please contact Joan Lutz, Director of Volunteer Services, at 536-1600 ext. 275... » . »< • BASEMENT CHRISTMAS PARTY . The East Rocka- way Basement Youth Center will hold a Christmas Party on Friday, December 23 at 8 pm in the Basement of the East Rockaway Village Hall. There will be a live D.J., grab bag (so bring presents), food, and fun. Santa might make an appearance, although he is a busy guy, so come one and all. The Basement will be closed on Saturday, December 24 due to the holidays... GIVE A SPECIAL GIFT-YOURSELF ..Big Brothersand Sisters of Nassau County need the talents of adult men and women to help fill a void in the lives of childreji with a parent. If you can spend just a few hours each week, please call Big Brothers at 489-7440... Lynbrook Baptist Church Lynbrook Baptist Church invites its community family to share an evening of inspi- rational music and candle- light celebration with Choir and Bell Chorus. On December 24th at 7:30 p.m. the Lynbrook Baptist Church Choir will present \Thou Shall Call His Name Jesus\. Bring your family and join in singing praises to the I Begin Christmas the old fashioned way at Lynbrook Baptist Church. Worship will begin at 11 a.m. on Christmas Day. Join in together as we celebrate the birthday of the Saviour. May our God give to a)l our community a truly Blessed Christmas, and a Happy New Year. HANK BIALICK - PUBLISHER John Hambel - Editor Keiley Burke - Assistant Editor Toni Santilio - Controller Charlotte Safirstein - Ass't Bookkeeper Cecelia Allmann . Circulation Manager Irving Waldman - Circulation Maria Heller - Account Executive Joan Schalk - Account Executive Judy Feldman - Account Executive Lucille Palmigiano - Account Executive Cheryl Taub - Art Director EDITOR'S NOTE: Last week I commented on Mr. Henry Nathanson's letter to the other local newspaper in conjunction with those of other members of the com- munity. Mr. Nathanson's letter was in no way con- nected with any group or organization and expressed his views only. Any misun- derstanding has since been resolved. Dear Hank, We would like to take this ojpportunity to thank you for participating in our Third Annual T-Shirt and Poster Contest, which was held on Fri- day, December 9th, 1983,, in our School Library Media Center. We realize the extreme time pressures on you in your everyday activities, and we appreciate your arranging to be with us on this special day. Sincerely, Wendy Joseph* Library / Media Specialist Alfred F. Peterson Principal Lynbrook South Middle School To the Editor: The defeat of the School Bond referendum illustrates two facts of life. First, the East Rock- away School District is too small with too narrow a tax base to provide the educational complex and programs that wealthier and larger districts enjoy. This is a result of the way school districts in New York State must be financed--from local property taxes. This inequity in school financ- ing was brought to court a few years ago, and unfortunately, the courts ruled that it was constitu- tional. Perhaps some time in the future, cour- ageous legislators will revamp the state educa- tional tax structure so as to spread the tax burden more evenly. But that is something for the future. Second, if this referen- dum did anything at all, it surely made most of our residents aware that our school plant needs to be repaired and upgraded. The problem is how to best do the job in a fis- cally feasible manner. The School Board will probably be busyexamin- ing the remaining options. One likely option is the rahabilita- tion of all three schools and modernizing obso- lete facilties. Every item recommended by the engineering survey, and every item requested by the teaching staff should be carefully evaluated as to need and priority. Many items can be financed through the annual operating budget and still qualify for state aid (that magic 47.4%), and it is essential that the credibility of the Board be restablished during this reappraisal. I hope the Board will present a plan that can meet with the approval of the voters. Finally, I would like to thank the many people in the community that worked with us on the 3ast issue, and in particu- ar all the former school board members that assisted with advice and expertise. Leonard E. Polikoff Dear Friends, Once again it is time for all those holiday prepara- tions which include cakes, cookies, Christmas tree decorating, the )lacement of outdoor ights on the front of your house, the cleaning of your house, buying and wrapping presents and all the other ttems that nor- mally §0 with the season. Sometimes though, we as individuals almost over- look a very important point. We sometimes allow ourselves to become so wrapped up in the commercial aspects of the holiday season that we tend to forget the true meanings of the Christ- mas season; both in our religious beliefs and in our love and friendship for family and friends. Just a thought which we here at our job try to remember during the holidays: Forget that grudge that you may have been holding onto for too long a time, extend your- self even just a little bit more as this may be very rewarding, show as much love for people who mean anything to you, and give even more of that love and friendship to those who mean a ot to you. At this time on behalf of all the members of the Lynbrook PBA, we offer to all of our constant supporters, the residents of the Village of Lyn- brook, our sincere best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a healthy and prosperous Happy New Year. The Executive Board of the Lynbrook PBA More letters next week Emv wmmm editorials A Christmas Message Our lives, and our relationship with God, are very much enriched by our celebration of sacred and special feas.ts and seasons, each of them a vivid reminder of God's presence throughout the history of salvation. For good friends of the Jewish faith, this is the festival of lights. For Christians, this is the celebration of Jesus' birth, His coming as the li^ht of the world. May we ever find joy, hope, and peace in the light of God's presence among us. May that light banish darkness, despair, \and sadness. May we talk always as children of that light and, through us, may the light of God's good- ness and mercy shine upon others. To all of God's people here on Long Island, I extend my prayers and good wishes for the joys and blessings of this holy season. As I ask your prayers, I assure you of mine throughout the New Year, that we may serve the Lord with love and gladness. John R. McGann Bishop of Rockville Centre The President's Message It is a very special pleasure for Nancy and me to extend warmest greetings and best »wishes to all of you during this most joyous of holiday seasons. This festive occa'sion is celebrated in many different ways. We exchange gifts, attend Church services, decorate our homes and Christmas trees, and enjoy a family dinner. But perhaps the tradition that most warms the heart is the sound of Christmas music. Of ^11 the songs ever sung at Christmastime, the most wonderful of all was the song of exaltation hearfi (>y the shepherds while tend- ing their flocks on the night of Christ's birth. An angel of the Lord appeared to them and (Continued on Page 11) The Christmas Spirit By John Hambel Something magical happens this time of year. Old foes suddenly seek reconciliation, strangers are unexpectedly cordial, and eve- ryone is filled with an effusive feeling of joy. This is commonly referred to as the \Christ- mas Spirit.\ I can't explain why this phenomenon exists; I can only be glad that it does. Walking down Atlantic Avenue in Lynbrook and seeing the Christmas lights transforming ordinary tele- phone poles into objects of delight made me stop and pause the other day. It is not really the physical objects that make the scene spe- cial, but the inner glow that one feels glad to be alive. We speak of the commercialization of Christmas, but nothing can spoil for me the feelings of happiness that seems to arrive in mid-December. On behalf of the entire staff of the Observer, I'd like to wish one and all a very Merry Christmas and a joyous and prosperous New Year. OBSERVER YOUR VOICE IN THE COMMUNITY\ The Good Neighbor Newspaper Published every UVednetday by OB Publications Inc. All material - news, photographs and advertlsenneiits - are the exclusive pro- perty of OB Publications Inc. and the express use of them is forbidden. Serving the Families of East Rockaway, Bay Park, Hewlett Point & Lynbrook Post Office Box 91, East Rockaway, NY 11518 Executive Offices: The Seiffert BIdg., 2787 Long Beach Rd. P. O. Box 567, Oceanside, New York 11572 (516) RO 4-2500 This newspaper will not be liable for errors appearing in any advertisement beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error nor for any picture submitted. Annual Subscription - $10.00 Copyright (c) 1983 OB Publications Inc. Deadline for most press releases is Friday at 2:00 Advertising deadline is Monday at 12 Noon
