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•v\ * i Official Newspaper INCORPORATED VILUGE East Rockaway SCHOOL DISTRICT INCORPORATED VILUGE Lytibrook SCHOOL DISTRICT \THE GOOD NEIGHBOR NEWSPAPER \ E. R. Public Library Servirvj^ 477 Atlantic Ave. E^t Rockaway, NY 11518 \\^r Pork Hewlett Point Since 1967 by Mailed Subscription Executive Offices: Seiffert Building, 2787 Long Beach Road, Oceanside, NY 11572| Post Office Box A, East Rockaway, NY 11518 (516) 764-2500 \YOUR VOICE IN THE COMMUNITY\ USPS tjBSOSO VOL. 32 NO. 13 Wednesday, February 15,1984 25c PER COPY NOMINATED. Congressman Ray McGrath congratulates Diedre Spielman of Vincent Avenue, Lynbrook, who was nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy. Some 80 high school seniors in the fifth congressional district applied to McGrath for nomination to the four military academies. Thirty-eight were nominated. All nominees successfully passed an inten- sive interview by a special screening committee appointed by McGrath. The members of the committee were made up of community, and business leaders from the area. (Photo by John Cribbin). Lynbrook School Board Report The Lynbrook Board of Education met on Wed- nesday, February 8 in the Atlantic Avenue Board Room. Superintendent Seider- man reported that the High School has recently completed the recertifica- tion process with flying colors. On January 12 and 13, 1984, Mr. Coffey of the State Education Department investigated the facilities at the high school and met with teachers, students and administrators. In his interview with the Superin- tendent, the state official stated that the Lynbrook High School was outstand- ing. He spoke with dozens of people, and was amazed when it was noted that everyone liked the principal, Dr. Beyrer. Mr. Coffey commented that the experienced staff was belied by their youthful outlook and spirit, and he could find no holes in the curriculum. In all areas that he feh needed improvement, the Administration had already implemented successful plans to eliminate the problem. He concluded by stating that \I would love my child to go to this high school,\ and that all residents should be proud of the educational program in Lynbrook. The Board approved the following personnel matters: appointee Rose- marie Bovino as elementary school teacher on special assignment as Computer/ In- structional Technology Teacher; appointed Gary Rugg as Principal of South Middle School, after granting him a leave of absence as guidance counselor; appointed Bernard Haag as guidance counselor in the high school, after granting him a leave of absence as English teacher; and granted tenure to Neil Giordano as mathematics teacher. The Board passed resolutions ofgoodluck and success to: Barbara Bartlett, who is retiring as second grade teacher at Marion Street School after 17'/4 years serving Lynbrook Public Schools; Ann Cullinane, who is retiring as first grade teacher at the Marion Street School after MVi years; and Marian Morese, who is retiring as nurse teacher after 20 years in the Lynbrook Public School system. The Board wished good luck and a propserious future to all. In other matters, the Board announced that May 2, 1984 has been assigned as the date of the budget vote and election of board members. It also passed a resolution authorizi;ig physically disabled persons to receive an exemption Meagher Elected Board of Education President Board of Education trus- tee Richard Meagher was unanimously elected Board of Education President at the regular February meet- ing held at the Rhame Avenue elementary school on Monday, February 13. His election followed the Board's acceptance of Mrs. Rosemarie Brande's letter of resignation, which went into effect on February 1. After assuming the chair as President, Mr. Meagher asked for committee reports. The Grants Com- mittee reported that final acceptance of a $20,000 grant for the purchase of Apple computers for the elementary schools should be approved by the end of the week. The Gifted and Talented grant for the dis- trict is also on the way. The Policy committee scheduled a policy committee meeting for Tuesday, February 21 at the home of Mrs. Maggio. The Citizen's Advisory committee Chairman, Mrs. Carole Corbett Burris, reported that the working meetings for the committees are complete, and should be able to give a final written report to the Board by early March. The Committee will recommend a renovation bond proposal. Mr. Akron- gold of the Community Relations Committee reported that his committee had met with representatives of the local newspapers to allow for a better under- standing of the needs of the school district. He noted that the committee was pleased by the very positive response it received. The Board adopted a ten- tative calendar for the upcoming months. Special dates include Tuesday, May 8, which has been tentatively set aside as the date for a possible renovation bond vote. Likewise, Tuesday, June 12 has been set aside as a possible date for a budget and board member election. Three seats on the Board will be vacated this year: those belonging to Mrs. Dolores Maggio, Mr. A1 Kachinoski, and the one vacated by Mrs. Brande. The Board tentatively set aside noon until 9 p.m. as the voting hours. Board President Meagher noted that it was the intention of the Board to schedule var- ious public forums to allow for the maximum input of the community before the actual votes are taken. Monday, April 9 is sche- duled for a public hearing on the renovation bond prop- osal, and Monday, May 14 is slated for a public hearing on the budget. Mr. Akrongold suggested that the forums on the bond issue be held before the Board votes on a final plan, to allow for modifications should the community express its opposition to cer- tain measures in the prop- osal. \After all the time and hard woYk of this commit- tee, it would be wasteful to go with a vote if the com- munity seems opposed to the plan,\ Akrongold added. Mrs. Loretta Marshall, principal at Centre Avenue, reported that the crossing guard had been moved to the corner of Centre Avenue and Clark Street. On Mon- day and Tuesday, February 13 and 14, Town of Hemp- stead officials conducted a forum at Centre on \Alco- hol and Drug Abuse.\ She stated that many children were participating in a writ- ing contest on, the topic of \Growing Up in the '80s,\ and a student at Centre did very well in the Newsday- sponsored spelling contest. Continued on Page 12 East Rockaway Village Board Report from school taxes on any improvement to a one, two or three family house which is necessary to facilitate and accommodate the use and accessibility by a resident who is physically disabled. Mrs. Bresnihan noted that she had attended the recent concert and industrial art exhibit, and stated that she felt , it to be an outstanding success. She commented that the \Girl cheerleaders never looked better,\ and reported on a recent event at the high school, where those participating were matched up by computer to those persons with whom they were the most compatible. Mr. Delmond reported that Freshman orientation went very well, and Mrs. Hines thanked the P.T.A. for inviting her to a recent luncheon. During the privilege of the floor, several community residents commended Mr. Rugg on the fine job he is doing as new principal of South Middle School. It was noted that Mr. Rugg brought in several chess sets for the youngsters during lunch period, and that this new innovation was very well accepted. The next nieeting of the Lynbrook 'Board of Education will be held on Wednesday, March 14. The East Rockaway Vil- lage Board held its regular February meeting on' Mon- day, February 6 at the Vil- lage Hall. Trustee Wipfler stated that she had attended the opening celebration of St. Raymond's 75th Anniver- sary. Trustee Show reported that he has received the grant check for the auxiliary police from Town of Hemp- stead Presiding Supervisor Tom Gulotta. Trustee San- tino noted that he has met with the Grist Mill Commit- tee and that the Huckleberry Frolic is scheduled for June 16. Mayor Reinhard com- plimented Superintendent of Public Works Gene Torborg and his department for the flne job they did in clearing the roads during the recent snowstorms. The Board voted to send the Town of Hempstead their strong objections to the increased dumping rates. It also voted to provide Civil Service employees, with vision care beginnihg in June, 1984. The Board also reminded everyone that Grievance Day will be held on Tuesday, February 21, and that assessment rolls will be available for inspec- tion until that day. The next meeting of the East Rockaway Village Board will be held on Mon- day, March 13. Lynbrook Juniors Teaching Seniors Recently, members of the Lynbrook Junior Fire Department, made up of 14 to 18 year olds, presented a flre safety program to the residents of the Senior Citizens Complex at Doxsey Place. This program, first instituted three years ago by members of the Lynbrook Junior Fire Department, enabled the Juniors to study and learn firematics while teaching their newly acquired knowledge to the residents at the complex. This most recent program was conducted on January 28th and was arranged by fireman Tim Waring, now a member of the Lynbrook FD, who had taken part in this program as a Junior. The seniors were shown a slide show on the Lynbrook FD and a movie on the volunteer fire service on Long Island. Topics discussed by the Juniors included kitchen and electrical safety, escape routes, fire extinguishers, notification of the fire department, and smoke •detectors. This two hour program was a learning experience for both the Juniors and the Seniors, It should also be acknowledged that this program could not. have been presented without the able guidance and instructions of John Cornicello of the Bureau of Fire Prevention of the Lybrook FD. At the end of the program, the Juniors served cake and coffee, which they brought with them, to all the senior citizens. This gave both the Juniors and Seniors a chance to meet and talk. As one senior put it, the youngsters reminded them of their own grandchildren. The seniors liked the attention the Juniors gave them. Those seeking informa- tion on the Lynbrook Junior Fire Department program can contact Advisor Steve Grogan at 599-3328. Those seeking fire preven\' n information can contact the LFD Bureau of Fire Prevention at 599-1547.
