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Levy Tax Break Bill Signed ALBANY - Governor Hu^h Carey, has signed into Uw a bill 'proposed by State. Senator Nomtan J . Lcv>' which increases the ihaxiraum income senior cituens are allowed to cam and still qualify for partial real property tax breaks. The Levy bill Increases to S8.000 — from 57.200 — the senior citizen’s allowable maximum income and is retroactive to Jan^iary 1, 1979. Senior citizens, therefore, can file applications for the tax break this year, instead of next year. Senior citizens with Questions as to their eligibility for local real estate exemptions should call the County Department of nent. 5^3277, Levy estate cxempb Nassau County Department of Assessment, urges. Other property tax relief legislation co-sponsored .. by Senator Levy has already passed the ^nate. That bill would provide more seniors and other homeowners with additional relief by increasing the “circuit break- Levy explains that the circuit breaker concept, first enacted into Uw last year, “ is aimed at helping senior citizens and families with an annual income of S12.000or less, from property lax over loads by providing a State tax credit or deauction a n iost the State income tax when real property taxes paid by a house hold exceed a significant percent age of that household’s income.*’ By increasing the circuit brewer. Levy notes, many elderly homeowners will receive addi tional aid. ' ‘This bill.\ he adds, “ builds upon last year’s tax reductions by increasing the tax credit and deductions — there fore providing much needed relief against the property tax while not diminishing- local government revenues. ' since the State Is picking up the cost.*’ County Parks To Have Dancing ^ S T MEADOW - Session of social dancing and square danc ing have been planned summer evenings at various Nassau County parks. The programs have been organized by the County Department of Recreation and Parks and admission is free. The social dancing will feature instruction in xll the new steps as well a!s the traditional two-step, tango, waltz, hustle and a variety of other popular dances of yesteryear. ’ The schedule for social dancing is: Cedar Creek Park in Seaford on Tuesdays. July 10. 24 and August 7 at 6 pro: Hempstead Harbor Beach Park in Washington on Mondays, July 16. and August 13 at B pm; Cantiague Park in HicksvUle on Tuesdays July 17. 31 and August 14 at 8 pm; and Christopher Morley Parkin Roslyn-Notth HUls on Mondays, July 9, 23 and August 6 at 7:30 pm. The schedule for ^ u i r e dancing, under the direction of callerl Frankie the “ K“ is: Wantagh Park on Tuesdays, July 17, 31 and August 14 at 8 pm: North Woodmere Park on Wed nesdays. July 18, August I and IS at 8 pm: Cedar Creek Park on Fridays, July 13, 20, 27, August 3. 10 and 17 at 8 pm; Cantiague Park on Wednesdays. July U . 25 an August 8 at 8 pm; Hempstead Harbor Beach Park on Tuesdays. July 10. 24 and August 7 at 7 pm: and ^ e n h o w e r Park Roller Knk on Sundays. July 6 rlS. 22. 29 and August S and 12 at 8 pm. For additional information, call the Special Events Unit of the Nassau County Department of Recreation and Parks, 292-4121. For All Your... LAWN and GARDEN NEEDS Visit ATLANTIC NURSERY & GARDEN SHOP ------250 Atlantic AvemiCr Freeport — 378-7357 ■ - - op^Di//yBtoepnt7Frl.-ta8pifn7Bun;«to9pm— ; Reconsider Variance • (Cent, from Pago 1) aside for the spcdric purpose. Qvic Gnxip Otea \ Traffic Problem . Represented by. its president Ken BxgxtcUe, th^ Northwest Civic Association asked the board to consider one-sidc of the street parking for North Ocean Avenue between Randall and Seaman Avenues. They cited the narrow ness of the street and the hea >7 trafTic flow as reasaons for their request. Trustee Jim Clark, explaining, that he had often driven fire trucks down that street as a volunteer firemaii. called in a “ good four way street.\ Anotber Cab Faze Hike? Representing the cab drivers rather than the company — this time — attorney Bernard Levy asked the board to approve a , oon-mandaloiy 104 per ride sur charge for cab passengers. He and two Cannon cab drivers noted that while they recenilv received a rate increase (which went into effect about one week ago), gasoline prices had in creased tremendously since they had First applied for it (in October) and haa received it. The increase just received was shared equally between the cab company and the drivers. Gasoline for the cabs, however, is purchased by the driver. Village counselMichael Solo- mon confirmed the Mayor’s opinion that it would not be legal for the Board to vote on the surcharge. . They suggested that Levy would have to submit a request for another rate In crease. But cab driver Dolores Mitchell explained. “ If you were to increase the fares then Cannon benefits, not the drivers.” Trustee AI Sirlin noted that Levy could ask for an increase of 104 per ride and turn that amount over to the drivers. . Help For Yoolb Carence Harris, of Harris Street, asked the Mayor to request the Town of Hempstead arrange for field visits to sign up >-outns for summer jobs. In the past, applications were received at local schools, but a recent con solidation attempt bought the program into Hempstead. Other ’ communities do have field visits, and White promised to write a letter on the matter. Harris, also asked that the Board of Trustees meet with and communicate with the black and Hispanic community to discuss matters of mutual concern. Harris told THE LEADER that he is working with a group attempting to activate a civic assoaation in the northeast part of the Village. White suggested that the group form first and then ask individual trustees or mem bers of the administration to meet with them. Hi I* SONGS AND DANCES AROUND THE WORLD TRe Cont.r tot Early Childhood Education of the Frcopotl Public Schools, under the direc torship ot Mary Bondarin. celebrated the Inlerrtallonel Year ol the Child with two nights ol programs. Countries, represented In the population ol Freeport, were seloolod Item each class The lour year old children whg enterlainod their lamllios with song and dance In ethnic costumes designed and created by Frances Hill ol the Senior Community Service. The countries represented were Greece. Italy, France, Africa, China, Israel, and the Mid-East, as well as Early American themes ol Appalachia, the Pioneers, and Revolulionary Times. The project was rjosigiied to help the children approclalo the various cullurcs which enrich their lives as they learn and grow in Freeport. Army Day At Park On Saturday, July 7 EAST MEADOW - ThcTiniled Sutes Army will come to Elsen hower Park Saturday. July 7, with a day-long salute to the oldest branch of the American armed The “ U.S. Army Showcase\ will include sky-diving demon strations. a K-9 Corps program, a weapon and vehicle display, a special forces demonstration, a dental clinic, a medical unit (MASH) demonstration, a preci sion drill team, a culinary display, movies and six-mile mini-mara- thon for the public. The day will end with an 8‘30 pm concert, at the Lakeside Theatre, by the United States Army Field Band and Soldiers' Chorus. In the afierntxin. (he seven-piece Army Jazz Band will play and throughout the day. lere will be musical selections by the 75plecc 26th Army Band. _ The special forces’demonstra- tion at 2 pm will feature a pre sentation by the Green Berets in such areas as hand-to-hand c^imbat, airborne repelling with the use of a helicopter and sur vival techniques. ^Skydiving by members of the precision\ Army Sport Parachute Club of Lakchurst, New Jersey, will take place at 11:30 am and hpm. The race, open to men and women of alt ages, will loop a six- mile course through the park beginning 9-.30 am. (t will be linuied to the first 500 entries with registration to be held starling' 8 am that morning. Trophies wilt be awarded to winners in various age and sex groupings and souvenir T-shirts will ^ presented to all starters. With the exception of the concert, all events will take place near parking fields one through four. A complete schedule of the day's o e n ts. including limes ami locations, will be distributed at the parks gates that day. At-Home Work For MS'ers Sought ROSLYN HTS. - The Naswu Chapter of Multiple Sclcri»sis has initialed a plan .to assist the handicapped MS’ers become mi»rc prt»duciivc while ot home. Dcselopcd under the super vision of Marvin Bashticr. an MS’er himself, ihc program is designed to give an opportunity for inc homcbiKjnd l»» undertake an income prmidmg task such as assembling, piecework or finish ing products. Businesses which have wt»rk the homebound cun ormplctc. arc asked to etmtaci Mr. Bashner at .164-2983, or write to Nassau Multiple Scicrm is.'4 Mlncola Axenue. R.»slvn Heights. N.Y. 11577. i . . . r HUBBOIM*! m • Ok* i& ill M - S U M DtETAlD SUPPLBMENTl '!■ NtFSiimHel;»You U aa Weight Fast S p e d a l '^ ' InljnM luelbty -2 S F m lb b le ls-.:. Diet Reducing PIm U5 Tablets SNdMaSnSt' E r c q x x t Rx C e n ter . .Reepert 5468865 For <xnturies...Ama)can wom^'fiave~ looked to Europe for dxe n ^ e s t fuhlotis. Heilrstyles is rio cxcq)tion...and Mr. Kurt, S of Andrews to Freqxjrt, is the master stylist, ; cdoilst, a ^ u ltant arid teacher...trato^ arid ..■._ expetton6ed to ^ firiest.Eufop^ Salons \ , Stdp tn t o ^ and^i^ Kurt, or any mj^ber of our ei^y thls sumh^ with a cool ^^^Wattur&Slng I tofU utto you mves and compliments. i Youam i^ sur^ lti the best...when. OaMdM9xd»r>^ - • X- Mdof^^ot Andre’s.
