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PAGE SIXTEEN LONG ISLAND TRAVELER - ‘WATCHMAN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1976 S t a t e W o u l d R e d u c e A i d The State Education Department has announced recommendations for changes in the state law it hopes will be adopted by the legislature at the upcoming session. One of the de partm ent's recommendations would reduce the state aid to most of the east end schools. The education department pro posed that the present \save harm less\ and “ flat r a te\ provisions of state aid to public schools law be phased out. Many schools in the state now receive a flat rate of $360 per pupil and the save harmless provision assures a distric; that even if it experiences a decrease in student enrollment the state aid will be no less than the previous year. If these two provisions were removed state aid would be deter mined by the property values in the district. The schools would deter mine how much money stands behind each student by dividing the net worth of taxable property by the number of students enrolled in the district. That number would be compared with the state average and those areas under the state average would receive the most aid. The State Education Department feels this is a more “ equitable\ system but that feeling is not shared by many local districts. Woessner Comments William Woessner, Superintend ent of Schools in Southampton, said the change in law “ would be absolutely devastating.\ The law would mean the loss of $750,000 in aid which would have to be made up in taxes. Woessner said that al though his district is oppulent on paper those figures do not represent the average taxpayer. He called the proposal a “ Robin Hood theory” which would take decent school districts and put them “ down in the doldrums.\ Woessner also said he is not opposed to granting more aid to districts in need but that the state should be responsible. The tax rate in Southampton is presently $9.33 per $100 and the proposal would mean the increase of up to $4 per $100 assessed valuation. Riverhead Principal Kenneth Ross said that his district has more property dollars behind each student than does the hamlet of Cold Spring Harbor which is considered a weal thy town. The proposed formula, Ross said, would not take into account that Riverhead has both a high percentage of unemployment and a high percentage of welfare recipients. Any way you measure Riverhead, he said, it’s a poor district. Ross also called the propos ed change in the state aid law “ totally inequitable.\ Twenty years ago when the Riverhead district was formed, he said the state paid 46 per cent of the schools operating costs. That figure is now down to 21 per cent which means, said Ross, the state is not acting as an equal partner in education. Some Districts Will Benefit According to Harold T. Carr, administrative assistant for BOCES finance, only three districts on the east end would benefit from the proposed law change. East Hampton would receive an additional $4,000, ’B a y s B a n d W a r m s W i n t e r N i g h t Hampton Bays Schcx)l music department held a program of ‘‘Music To Warm A Cold Winter’s Night” under the direction of John Lamendoia. Tromtwnists Brian and Steve Kenriedv durina a selection. ^ No winter's night was ever too cold to be warmed by beautiful music and last Monday evening was no exception. The Hampton Bays Junior-Senior High School Band provided the needed warmth at a concert entitled. “ Joy to the World.\ The band, under the direction of John Lamendoia. thrilled the audi ence in the Hampton Bays High School Cafetorium with dulcet tones and brought the house down with each succeeding number. The budding musicians warmed up with a rousing, spirited tune callcd “ Bandology\. “ Come Sweet Death\ was the next number and its somber and somewhat mellow tones prepared the way for that melody made famous by Barbara Streisand, “ The Way We W e re\. A misty look appeared on the faces ih the audience as the band poured out its rich tones and “ memories\. A young girl in the back swooned with the melody. Shelter Island would get an addition al $3,700 and Eastport would get $70,000 in additional aid. The East port figure is large because that district recently annexed the former East Manor district. These increases are minimal, Carr said, and for all the other east end districts the proposal would “ drive the tax rates up to the sky.\ Carr feels the recommendation will not become law. Save harmless and flat rate, said Carr, will probably be replaced eventually but only when the entire state aid program is revamped. State Senator-elect Ken LaValle, who campaigned on the need for a new state aid formula, said the proposal would “ wipe out\ the east end schools. LaValle said the pro posal would greatly affect residents on fixed incomes who are already hard pressed. LaValle also said he believes the measure will not even come to u vote. “ The state has a basic obligation to give a foundation grant to each school,\ he said. To do this LaValle suggested financing the state's schools by a combination of real property taxes and a percentage of personal income. Under present law anybody over the age of 65 can be granted exempt from 50 p er cent of their property taxes if their income is less than $6,500. LaValle is in favor of excluding social security payments from that income figure thereby making it easier for senior citizens to be eligible for exemption. LaValle said he is also in favor of eliminating the flat grant but would do so only when the' equalization would have no negative impact on east end schools. Assembly Minority Leader Perry Duryea said he supports the save harmless and flat rate provisions. Duryea added there will probably be a fight in the Assembly on the proposal but indicated there is a chance for this type of aid to continue. William Knab, District Principal for the East Quogue School said the proposal to remove flat grant and save harmless would \wreak havoc\ with his school's budget. Knab also said at a recent board of education meeting that he has been contacted by the Half Hollow Hills district which is setting up a meeting of local school districts to discuss how the proposal can be fought. Knab said his district will probably attend the meeting although no date for it has been set. WRIV is proud to bring their listeners live opera at 1390 on your AAA dial. “Opera On-TI>e-Air’’ Sponsored by Texaco, \Opera On-The-Air\ will fea ture the world's most beautiful music broadcast live to Eastern Long Island from the stage of Lincoln Cen ter in New York City. For extra enrichment each pro gram will feature commentary by Peter Allen. *001(5 QAieefc’s TOSCA - Puccini SaL Jan. 1 at 2KK) PJM. W R I V - 1 3 9 0 A M Call 727-1200 Trumpets And Triangles The next number. entitled “ Wilderness Overture\ filled the cafetorium with the full force of the band, from trumpets to tinkling triangles. It was a hearty tune, almost a march, putting one in mind of the push of the pioneers, the majesty of the open spaces, and the freshness of the wind. \Feelings\ alternated undulating tones of emotion with crescendoes celebrating the joy of expression. The drummer in the center kept throbbing time with his symbols and the number ended with mysterious notes from a woodwind. .lohn Lamendoia took to the mike and cordially announced that a program performed during this time of year would hardly be complete without a Christmas song. “ So here is a combination of them, a medley,\ said the director. The band launched into \W inter Wonderland\ woven with a moving medley theme. \Silver Bells\ fol lowed and \The Christmas Song\ ended the succession of musical Christmas good cheer. Jazz After a short intermission the Hampton Bays High School Stage Band played a stream of jazz and blues tunes. \Lonely Street\ fea turing Billy Schultz on the saxo phone. was superb. The \idiom \ changed however and two more modern airs were head. \Love Will Keep Us To gether\ and \Ease on Down the Road\ made the scene with a great trumpet in the back row and an equally fine saxophone in the front. Perhaps the most gratifying aspect of the entire evening was the poised yet eager faces of the young music ians as they played. Hopefully they will return soon to warm another cold winter night. O t t o A n r i g S u c c u m b s Otto L. Anrig, 84, former chief of the Southold Town Police Depart ment, died at the Eastern Suffolk Nursing Home December 28, 1976. Mr. Anrig, who was born in Union City. New Jersey, on January 5, 1892 was the son of Regina Ulrich and Joseph Anrig. A resident of Grand Avenue, Mattituck, he was on the town police force for 32 years, chief for 26 years, serving under Supervisors S. Went worth Horton, Henry Tuthill and Lester Albertson. He retired on April 30, 1962. In 1943, he was elected a Fire Commis sioner of the Mattituck Fire Depart ment and remained one until his death. Mr. Anrig was a director of the New York State Chiefs of Police, a member of the International Assoc iation of Police Chiefs, a director and past president of the Suffolk County Police Association. Mr. Anrig is survived by several nieces and nephews. A Recitation of the Rosary will be held tonight, December 30, at the DeFriest Funeral Home, Inc., Matti tuck. Mattituck Fire Department services will be held at 8 p.m. tonight at the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be held Decem ber 31 at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Mattituck. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Cutchogue. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Eastern Long Island Hospital, Greenport. MRS. GENE PRIMICH Mrs. Gene Sillich Primich of Southold, died at the Eastern Long Island Hospital, Greenport, Decem ber 22, 1976. She was born in Yugoslavia, Island of Kortula, Sep tember 3, 1893. She is survived by her husband Anton; son Dr. Frank Primich; two sisters, Mrs. Rose Mason and Grace Sillich; two grandchildren, Barbara and Michael Primich. Services were said December 24, at Lebeir Funeral Home, Union City, New Jersey, with interment follow ing in the cemetery there. THOMAS GRATHWOHL Thomas J. Grathwohl, 25, died December 25, 1976 at Riverhead. He is survived by his mother and step father, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Meras of Wildwood, Riverhead; his father, Calvin F. Grathwohl of New Suffolk; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Fred Grathwohl and his ma ternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Jordon of Riverhead. Funeral services were held De cember 28, at the Reginald H. Tuthill Funeral Home. Reverend John Ag- ria, pastor of the Cutchogue Presby terian Church, officiated. Interment followed at the Riverhead Cemetery. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS Ectst End Insurance Services John Kramer Wayne DePetris Colonial Corners, Southold 765-3811 iWAniTUCK twincmema G r a n t C i t y , R o u t e 2 5 , M a t t i t u c k 29S-4400 No one under 16 will be admitted after 6 P.M. Without Parent or Adult GuardiaiL Now Thru January 6th Matinees Daily Thru Sunday, January 2 Every Day But Friday & Sunday ACROSS THE GREAT DIVIDE 2:00 — 7:00 & 9:00 P.M. Friday — 2:00 end 7:00 P.M. Sunday — 3:00 - 5:00 - 7:00 & 9:00 P.M. __ Rated G Starts Starts December 29th Thru January 4th F r i . HARRY & WALTER GO TO NEW YORK 7:00 P.M. THE FRONT — 9:10 P.M. 2 Friday — The Front — 7:00 P.M. Saturdoy The Front — 7:00 & 10:45 P.M. Harry & Walter Go To New York — 8:40 P.M. Sundoy Motineee The Front — 2:00 P.M. M attituck Twin Cinema has the lowest admission prices on the North Fork ERLING MIDDELTHON Erling Middelthon, 74, of Mill Road, Manorville died at his res idence, December 24, 1976. He is survived by his wife, Gudrun; one son, Earl R. of Copley, Ohio; one daughter, Mrs. Laila Jackson of Northport, N.Y., and six grandchildren. Masonic services, a service by the Sons of Norway, and religious ser vices were held December 27, at the Reginald H. Tuthill Funeral Home. The religious services were officiated by Reverend Louis Wagner of East Marion. Cremation was at the con venience of the family. ARNETTA CARLILE Arnetta Carlile, 84, of Edgar Avenue, Aquebogue, died at the Central Suffolk Hospital on Decem ber 26, 1976. She is survived by her daughter Mrs. Lois Burns of Aquebogue. Memorial services were held De cember 28, at the Reginald H. Tuthill Funeral Home. Reverend Richard Bakker, pastor of the Old Steeple Community Church. Aquebogue, of ficiated. LORRAINE JONES Lorraine Jones, 75, of 1661 Old Country Road, Riverhead died at the Central Suffolk Hospital on Decem ber 26, 1976. She is survived by her husband Edwin. A prayer service was held Tuesday evening by St. John The Evangelist R.C. Church at the Reginald H. Tuthill Funeral Home. Interment was Wednesday morning at Pine- lawn Memorial Cemetery Pinelawn, New York. MRS. ELIZABETH FORRESTAL Mrs. Elizabeth A. Forrestal, wife of the late William R. Forrestal, died December 26, 1976 at the Central Suffolk Hospital, Riverhead. She was born on Staten Island, the daughter of Elizabeth A. Carlin and Charles B. Magan. A Mattituck resident for 30 years, Mrs. Forrestal was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mau reen E. Forrestal; three sisters, Kathryn M. Magan and Winifred Scottie, both of Virginia, and Mary McGarry, Kingston, N.Y. A Recitation of the Rosary was held at the DeFriest Funeral Home, Inc., Mattituck, on Monday evening. Funeral services will be held today, December 30, at St. Charles R.C. Church, Gardiner, N.Y. Interment will be in St. Charles Cemetery, Gardiner, N.Y. JOHN J. O’CONNOR John J. O’Connor, 88, of Riley Avenue, Mattituck, formerly of Wil- liston Park, died December 24, 1976 at his residence. Born on November 28, 1889 in Orange, N.J., Mr. O’Connor was a retired transporta tion expert of a U.S. government airfield. Surviving are two daughters, Vir ginia Pickering and Ruth Erdman; nine grandchildren also survive. A Recitation of the Rosary was held at the DeFriest Funeral Home, Inc., Mattituck Monday evening. Mass was celebrated at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Mattituck, December 28 with Reverend John Henry officiating. Interment was in Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, N.Y. THOMAS H. STEVENS, JR. Thomas H. Stevens, Jr. 66, born April 12, 1910 in Bayonne, New Jersey, died December 20, 1976 at his residence on Bishop Avenue, Westhampton. Mr. Stevens had been a resident of this area most of his life. He owned and operated Jessup and Stevens Garage on Mill Road, Westhampton Beach for many years until his retirement in 1971. Mr. Stevens is survived by his wife, Katherine M. Stevens; a daughter Mrs. Gerald J. Robilard of Melrose, Mass.; two grandsons. Thomas S. and Jason D. Robiland; two brothers Robert H. of West hampton Beach, Richard B. of Clearwater, Fia., and a sister Mrs. Floyd Rinne of Westhampton Beach. Funeral services were held under the arrangements of the Follett Funeral Home December 22 at the Westhampton Presbyterian Church with Reverend Thomas C. Truscott officiating. Interment followed at the Westhampton Cemetery. Pallbearers were Robert H. Ste vens, Jr., Ira C. Stevens, Benedict Larson, Edward T. Otis, Jr., George G. Duffield and John G. Evans. The family requested in lieu of flowers contributions be made to the Westhampton Presbyterian Church. Arrangements were under the direction of Follett Funeral Home, Westhampton Beach, N.Y. VARINA MAE WINSTON Varina Mae Winston, Front Street, Greenport, died December 18, 1976 at the New York University Medical Center, New York City. Mrs. Winston was one of ten children born to Willard and Gladys Eaton in Grandville, North Carolina. At an early age, the family moved to Wake County, North Carolina, where she spent her childhood and attend ed public school. She was married to Willis Winston, who passed away January 21, 1959, leaving her with two children, Mary Frances and David. She later moved to New York State and for the past 16 years has resided in eastern Long Island. She devoted her life to her work until she was unable to continue working. She remained actively in volved in community service and community projects, instrumental in the formation of C.A.S.T. (Commun ity Action Southold Town, Inc.) and served as a board member of the Economic Opportunity Commission of Suffolk County, Inc. She was also a member of the Advisory Board to the Commissioner of the Department of Social Services in Suffolk County. Mrs. Winston was a member of the Clinton Memorial Church, Green port, Long Island. She is survived by her father, Willard Eaton of Wake County, North Carolina; her children, Mary Frances Lynch and David Winston; nine brothers and sisters, Mary. Helen, Dorothy, Edith, Ruby, Fred, James, Leon, and Jesse: one son-in- law, William Lynch; one daughter- in-law; Maria Winston; six grand children, Michelle, David, Kamisha, Kijana, Billy and Stacy; and a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and admiring friends. Funeral services were held De cember 22 at the Clinton Memorial AME Zion Church, Greenport, with Reverend C. C. Ford officiating. Interment was in Sterling Cemetery, Greenport. Happy New Year L D a v i d I D e F r iest M a r g u e r i t e A . D e F r i e s t D a v i d E d w a r d D e F r iest I 765-3850 Directors 298-4016 A . R e i l l y a n d Sons^ In c . ISiiiCcUxi. and c^zmocUieA^ MATTITUCK BOX 434 298-8692 • CUSTOM BUILDING •ROOFING •ALTERATIONS • SIDING BACKHOE & LOADER SERVICE PRECAST CESSPOOLS BLOCK CESSPOOLS OIL TANKS INSTALLED TRENCHING
