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Official Newspaper INCORPORATED VILUGE East Rockaway SCHOOL DISTRICT INCORPORATED VILLAGE Lynbrook SCHOOL DISTRICT 'THE GOOD NEIGHBOR NEWSPAPER tLC/QjOjQ^OjC] R public Library 7 Atlantic Ave. St Rockaway, NY li^^J-o Hewlett Poin^ Since 1967 by Mailed Subscription Executive Offices: Seiffert Building, 2787 Long Beach Road. Oceanside, NY 11572| Post Office Box A, East Rockdway, NY 11518 (516) 764-2500 'YOUR VOICE IN THE COMMUNITY\ uspsmoso VOL. 32 NO. 15 Wednesday, February 29, 1984 25c PER COPY Village Board Report Mayor Geier and the Board of Trustees for the Village of Lynbrook held their regular meeting on Tuesday, February 21 at 3 pm at the Village Hall. The Board accepted as submitted the reports of the Fire, Recreation, Building and Public Work Depart- ments, as well as those from the Library, Safety Coordi- nator, Dog Control Officer, Police Department and Vil- lage Justice Court. Mayor Geier stated that he had received acknowl- edgment from the PBA and CSEA that they are in approval of the proposed Employees Assistance Pro- gram, which provides coun- selling services to all village, PBA and CSEA employees and their families. The Board approved this pro- gram, which takes effect immediately. Mayor Geier indicated that Stan Egnes would be appointed as Pro- gram Coordinator at a fee of $35 per counselling session.. The Board approved the request to have Linda O'Reilly of the Treasurer's Departrhent attend the Double Entry Accounting School from May 16 through May 24, at a cost of $15, authorized several members of the Building Department to a seminar on BOCA codes at the Falls- view Hotel in Ellenville, New York. It also autho- rized Polic Chief Kehr to purchase three vehicles to replace older models. American Legion Post #958 INSTALLATION. Commander Mark Dease (seated) is backed up by the present slate of newly installed officers of Post No. 958. From left to right, they are: Larry Dombo, Bill Williams, John Celli, George Kociuba, Joseph Farrari, and William McCormick. Mayor Geier urged all in attendance to write their leg- islators to request that tTie State provide an increase in per capita aid to municipal- ities. The next meeting of the Lynbrook Village Board will be held on Monday, March 5. Members of the Grist Mill Committee have felt them- selves fortunate by not only having organizations partic- ipate in the Huckleberry Frolic but individuals who have volunteered their tal- ents and skills, especially in the fields of photography and entertainment for the afternoon. The entertain- ment includes music, skits and dance performed in the Town of Hempstead showmobile. Arnold Koch, amateur photographer whose color photo of the sailing ship Unicorn that visited our shores is well known, has for many years covered the parade, opening ceremonies and home booths, but it's more than a one person job. Added Talent Needed for Huckleberry Frolic Help is needed there. Also, \shutter bugs\ may help out with the polaroid picture- taking of visitors who wish to have a comic portrait of themselves, with their heads poked through the opening in wooden cut-out stands fashioned by the High School students. During the afternoon of the Frolic, visitors have been treated to talented groups of persons who execute the double duty of entertaining and keeping people in the park to patronize sa'les at the various booths. Ellie Suss- man has always brought her Centre Avenue school chil- dren to sing. Other school or church singing groups are hoped for. Dancers from the LeRoy school in Lynbrook and \Lois\ pupils have been seen from time to time. Guitarists, other instrumen- talists, and vocalist are always welcome. There is a rumor that there might even be a talent show this year. Who knows what \scout\ might be present? Those interested in any of the above categories may- drop a note to James Groark, Frolic Chairman, at 30 Maiden Avenue, Lyn- brook, 11563 or stop in at the Frolic meeting being held i-a the Village Hall basement, March 28 at 8 p.m. More next week and weeks to come on the back- ground of the various organ- izations who have booths and games at the Frolic. Rock Rivalry Ticket Sale PASSING THE TORCH. Jerry Mckeon (left) retiring commander and his wife, Margaret, meet with newly installed commander Mark Dease (right) and his wife Linda. Mr. Martin Severino, Rock Rivalry Advisor, has announced details of the sale of tickets to the 1984 Rock Rivalry. All eligible students in Entrance are eligible to purchase two tickets. In the case of brothers and sisters from different classes being in Entrance, the older or oldest student will be the one eligible. Seniors may purchase their tickets on Tuesday afternoon, March 6, from 2:30-3:30 in Room 7. Jun- iors will follow with their ticket sale from 3:30-4:30. Tickets will be sold to elig- ible sophomores on Thurs- day, March 8, from 2:30- 3:30, and on the same day to freshmen from 3:30 to 4:30. Friday, March 9, will be the last day eligible students who have not done so beforehand will be able to purchase their tickets. All tickets are $5. If pay- ment is made by check, the check should be made out to East Rockaway High School. After the tickets are sold to students, and the allot- ment made to staff, supervi- sors, and advisors, remain- ing tickets, if any, will be sold to the adult general public, one per person, at 6 P.M. Monday, March 12, in the rear auditorium corridor. Tickets for the Thursday Evening Preview Perfor- mance will go on sale begin- ning 6:30 Thursday Even- ing, March 15, for the per- formance which begins at 7:15. Tickets are $3 each. Children must be accom- panied and supervised by an adult. In the interest of school and community rela- tions, senior citizens will be admitted free to the Thurs- day evening preview. Lynbrook Resident Shot at Penn Station Richard Russo of Lyn- brook, an Amtrak engineer, was shot in the head and crit- ically injured on Tuesday, February 21 at 6:57 am in Penn Station, New York as he was walking toward the yardmaster's office at the west end of Platform 20-21. According to witnesses, as Russo fell to the platform. his armed assailant ran toward the east end of the platform and disappeared. The police stated that Russo was not robbed. Russo, who moves LIRR trains between the station and the yards, was rushed to Bellevue Hos- pital, where he underwent emergency surgery. He was shot in the right temple. Police have linked this shooting to five others dur- ing the past year. Three of the victims have been rail- road workers shot on the same Long Island Railroad platforrh. Russo is still hospitalized. The police are actively inves- tigating the incident. Frank Becker Foundation Officers Announce Scholarship At the 1984 annual meet- ing of the Frank J. Becker Education Foundation, it was voted to again award a $1,000 scholarship to a resi- dent of one of the 15 Elec- tion Districts of Lynbrook who will be graduating from high school this year. The Foundation was estabilished in 1961 in honor of the late Frank J. Becker, who iserved this district with distinction as New York State Assemblyman and as United States congressman from 1945 to 1965. It is sup- ported by voluntary, tax- deductible contributions from public-spirited citizens and organizations of Lyn- brook and its vicinity. The award is based upon academic standing, personal qualifications, good citizen- ship, and financial need. Past recipients of the scho- larship have included grad- uates of Lynbrook, East Rockaway, Malverne, Chaminade, Regis, St. Pius, Maria Regina, and Scared Heart Schools. Applications can be obtained at the gui- dance department of area schools, or from Harry W. Bunting, 46 Vincent Place, Lynbook. Tel. 599-8143, The deadline for applica- tions is Friday, April 6, 1984. The 22 past winners who responded to a recent survey are presently living in 8 states from Connecticut to Arizona; one half are mar- ried; six are in business; four are, or have been, educators; theree are doctors; two are lawyers; one is a social work project director; and six are in college, with medicine, law and business as planned careers. During the meeting, Messrs. Philip Spina and Gilbert Brindley of Rock- ville centre; Messrs. Robert Becker and Harry Bunting of Lynbrook; Mr. Herbert Buschman of Malverne; and Mr. Villiam Fanuzzi of Garden City were re-elected directors. Mr. Spina was re- elected President; Mr. Becker as Vice-President and Treasurer; and Mr. Bunting as Secretary. SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED. The officers of the Francis Becker Educational Foundation announced that they will once again award a $1,000 scholarship to a Lyn- brook resident. From left to right are: seated, Herbert Buschman, Harry Bunting; Standing, Hon. Francis Becker, Ciilbert irindl^* Rob«rt Becktr, and Wllliftm Fanuzzi. (Photo by Jim RoVt),