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Local Youth Elected AZA International VP NEW YORK CITY - Thomas Halpcrn, of Willowbrook Lane, Freeport, has been elected international vice president of Aleph Zadik Aleph (AZA), a Fraternal youth group for Jewish teenagers. Along . with ' B’n a i. ities as Grand ■Aieph s W w U l b^^X n isT B rith ^Gttls, it - com p rise ^^e be to coordinate next year's ' , _ B'nai B’tilh'Y o u th Oiganiiaiion (BBYO). the largest Jewish youth organization in the world. As Grand Aleph S'gan (the Hebrew temv for vice president ot the organization),. Halpern is in charge o f ihetnbetship for AZA throughout the world.- ■ ‘This p^st summer, Halpern attended BBYO’s International Leadership Training Conference (ILTC). This program, held at the B’nai B'rith Petlman Camn in Pennsylvania, teaches.leader- ship skills along with creative arts and Jewish-interest sem inars. Following ILTC, Halpern attended the International Convention, at w'hich he was elected. Part of his responsibil- year's convention. '* . As a member of the Youth .Commission of the adult B’nai B'rith organization, he will participate- in that- international body's annual meeting in Wash- iiigton.November '7-10. ; Halpern is a member of M»A»S*H» AZA Chpater #1889, one of several B’nai B'rith Youth chapters in the Freeport- Baldwin area. A senior: at Baldwin Senior High School. Halpern was recently named a semirinalist in the National Merit Scholar ship competition. He is also active in the schopl’s music groups: and was. selected as a *■ ■ for the All-Sute ,s s' I If Happened.., Years Ago! f May This New Year Bring^Health, Happiness and Peace. -Thomas Ha!pern High School Concert Band, th e son of Gerald and Carol Halpern. -the \youth was in the 19S0 Confirmation class at Union Reform Temple in Free' port, to ^'hich his famiy belongs. Vitm 63 W. Merrick Rd. • Freeport • 868-0303 Big Band (Cont. from Page 2> vocal group. Covington and the new Pipers sing the original Piper ^its such as “ ITl Never Smile Again.” ’“This Love of Mine.” “ Marie,” \Sunny Side of the Street.” their theme song “ Dream.” plus many more. Covington tailors a program to his audience's mood, mixing big band classics with some disco numbers and such rmxlern hits as Billy Joel’s “ Just the Way You A rc.” Information on ems concert or any one in the Performing Arts Scries, can be obtained by catling up the Arts Council office at 223-2522. TheXhef Exiraordfnain From contemporary newspapers and other sources. § / Chnton E. Afe/r 8 / Freeport Village Historian \ S V J P I^E S T m A SHORT filSTVRY OF FREEPORT Updating the review of Freeport's past which appeared in this column. I have compiled a summary o f major improvements now under way. Timed for publication duting i l ^ fifth annual Oak Park Exchange Congress (a national conference slaTed here today -and tomorrow), it lists some ongoing projects planned by Mayor* William H, White and the Village Board.' Human Relations Commission — One of the few such agencies in. t>OT state with a fulhtimc director, the commission handles complaints,, atKiut alleged discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin or sex. It fosters mutual fcspect through education, workshops and conferences. Community Development Agency (formerly Urban Renewal Agency, renamed when eligible uses for Federal praiits were broadened and local deci$ion*making was increased, subject to hearings) — Space Is lacking for a list of all CD projects, so here are some: replaccing and/or improving old buildings on North Main and Grove Streets in the vicinity o f Lena Avenue as well as some othcraven.ues north oi the raiiroadi restoration for the historic -Raynor homestead*- about two centuries old. at M ill Road and St. John's Place, besides an 88-ycar-old firehouse on the same site, both for museum purposes; more parking spaces near the FreepOrt Mall; village-wide loans toward modernizing storefronts in certain areas; a playgroiind at Liberty Park next to Fire men’s Field; street-raising in the southern and eastern seetions, and additional parking facilities to serve Woodcleft Avenue. Homefindw Service — Provides afftTmative action against segrega tion. Unpaid volunteers,.headed by an appointed director, show homes to prospective buyers, without charge. In this was racial bal.mce is maintained, affording protection against development o f ghettos. Alci'ihol and Substance Abuse Center — With a full-time village di rector, this center has won national recognition for an ' ‘ U's OK Not to Drink” Community Awareness Campaign, as well as effective warnings o f drug-use hazards. The job done by Marion E. Harvie has . led to an additional assignment: the new Village Employee Assistance Program. She helps village workers to. solve personal problems that interfere with their jobs and helps find treatment for lhcniif.nex*cssaiy. Homesteading — Under its housing improvement program, linked to Community Development. Freeport buys vacant properties largely from the Federal Housing Administration, renovates buildings and sells them to individuals whtnrgretrthcy’ll reside there at least five ' years. The purpose fight segregation; wliiic at ihe samertime rnak'ing the properties moredcsiralbc. ------------ - ----- - Rent Comrol — Operative th*<5~past three or fobr years, a liKal stablUzauon plan is tied in with Nassau County’s rent guidelines board, ll takes effect when vacancies in a village run below- 3%. Freeport continues to solve pi\>blcm‘s before theyTc unmanageable. 5) P ' l s 1 9 3 0 {South Side Ohsvr\'crJ TROLLEYS WILL REACH ROCKVILLE CENTRE SOON The trolley line is being extended west from Bedell Street at Atlantic Avenue^ Freeport, to Valley Stream. Passengers on the south shore division riding north through Greenwich Point (Roosevelt) can trans- (C^nt. onPariAiQt I 378-7575 U e . ^ RESTAURANT and LOUNGE Money Savings Time... Full Coune Dinner ts Fria of Entree Monday-Saturday: 3-5 pm. Sunday: 12-3 pm (Except Holidays) IS BACK I Don Ciccio Pescatore Ristorante Italiano APPEDZERorSOUP Ctvjice of Fruit Supreme, u Tomato Juice, Clam Chowder or Lobster Bisque Salad with choice pt dressing Entree of Your Choice Ample Free Parting Open 7 Days DESSERT Choice ol Apple Pie, Chocolate Cream Pie. Banana Cream Pie, Ice Cream, Sherbet or Jello \ Coltee.Tea, Santa “ or milk Luncheons Available Mon. to Sat. Except Holidays Specializing In ITALIAN SEAFOOD & PASTA 435 Woodcleft Ave., Freeport, L.l. I 1 A New Family Restaurant - with really Moderate Prices! Cuisine from ail 19 Regions of Italy | 1 All Entrees come with salad and vegetable Complete Dinners - add SI to price of entree Complete Dinners $gS5 -includes Salad, soup, vegetable, dessert & coffee — OPEN 7 DAYS A W E E K — DON CICCIO PESCATORE 360 Atlantic Avenue (TrAnnnr) M V