The-Helm_1974-04-10; Lynbrook Helm Independent Review

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Vol. 13 No. 45 Entered a s S e c o n d - C l a s s Matter
P o s t Office, Lynbrook, N.Y. LY 3-1300 THE FAMILY NEWSPAPER Wodnesday, April 10, 1974 IOC
From Store To
Imposing Edifice
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Half a century ago, a small
group of men rented a small
store, in Lynbrook, L.I. in which
to congregate for religious ser-vices.
The small group grew and
grew, and on August 12th 1928, a
building was erected, and called
Cong. Beth David. This structure
was located on Vincent Ave.
between Merrick Road and
$unrise Highway. The most
i^triking feature of this building,
one of the oldest houses of wor-ship
on the Island, are the twin
minarets, as seen in the ac-companying
photo. The interior
contains a large high ceiling
sanctuary, and on the lower level,
a meeting room and kitchen.
As time passed, and the
membership swelled, additions
were necessary. A bevy of
classrooms, where the children
attended religious classes, has
been added to the original
structure. This school is
recognized as one of the most
modern of its kind. The
curriculum has been revised, and
the school has been visited by
many noted educators, who are
anxious to emulate this
progressive system. To stimulate
the interest of the young girls and
boys.
The Sisterhood, an arm of the
congregation, meets monthly,
and contributes in many ways to
upholding the high standards of
this institution.
The Minyon Club, another
important arm, meets on Sunday
Lynbrooks New Police Chief
mornings, and, also, make many
worthwhile contributions to the
Cong, activities, year after year.
In 1966, amid pomp and ce-remony,
a cornerstone was laid
for the latest addition, a large
new sanctuary, AND BANQUET
facilities.
To commemorate the Golden
Jubilee, a series of activities has
been planned:—
On Friday evening, April 26th,
at 8:30 P.M. sisterhood will
sponsor the service and Oneg
Shabbat. They will also display
memorabilia, involving
Sisterhood activities - articles,
photos, etc. All are invited to
attend.
On Saturday morning, April
27th, the Service and Kiddush
which follows, will be devoted to
the Minyon Club.
On Saturday evening, April
27th, at 9 P.M. the Congregation
will sponsor a Gala Banquet, held
in the Grand Ballroom, attended
by many congregation members.
At this function. Mayor Francis
Becker, of Lynbrook, will be the
honored guest. An outstandingly
unique Journal will be
distributed.
For the entire month of April,
two new street signs have been
erected, one at the corner of
Denton Ave. and Merrick Road,
and another at the corner of
Denton Ave. and Sunrise High-way,
re-naming the street BETH
DAVID PLAZA.
Lynbrook has a new official
Police Chief who is popular with
his own men and everyone else he
has come into contact with in the
Village. He was officially sworn
into office at the Village Board
Meeting on Monday, April 1,1974.
Oddly enough, it was 22 years
later to the day when he was first
sworn in as a Lynbrook Police
Officer in April, 1952.
He has lived in Lynbrook as a
small child first coming here
when he was a small baby, many
years ago. His parents still live
here and of course are now long-time
Lynbrook residents. Frank
attend^ all Lynbrook schools
and graduated from Lynbrook
High School.
He has a lovely wife, Ruth, one
son, Frank Kehr, Jr. and one
daughter, Linda, and a small 2
year old granddaughter, little
Cynthia.
After having passed Civil
Service Examinations, he was
PBA Post No. 85
On The Move
John Wright, President of the
Lynbrook PBA Explorer Post #85
BSA, is presently in Washington
D.C. attending the Fourth Annual
Explorer Presidents Congress.
This Congress of Post Presidents
from all over the country (3,200 in
all) has gathered to participate in
seminars that provide leadership
development for Post Presidents,
that will assist them in un-derstanding
their jobs in
relationships with their Advisers,
consultants and other adults.
Also the Congress will increase
specific skills that are of interest
to their Post. Some of these skills,
that are of particular interest to
Post #85 include High Adventure,
Environment and National
Resources and Physical Science.
There will also be tours of the
Capital district and the five day
Congress will culminate in
elections for National and
regional office.
John will come back from this
Congress with useful information
that will directly help Post #85
and the Community of Lynbrook.
The Post and John Wright would
like to gratefully acknowledge
their sponsor, The Lynbrook
Police Benevolent Assoc., Inc.
through who's financial efforts,
John was able to attend this
important gathering.
There will be a follow-up article
concerning the activities of the
National Explorer Presidents
Congress.
promoted to the rank of Sergeant
in 1960 and Lieutenant in 1963.
He was appointed Acting
Police Chief on June 10, 1973 and
after having passed his Civil
Service Examination placing
First in the Exams, he was
promoted to Chief after many
sincere words of praise from
Village Officials and hearty
congratulations.
He completed a course in
"Traffic Safety and
Engineering" at State University
in Farmingdale.
He is a graduate of F.B.I.
Advanced Firearms Training
School.
He has attended various
Seminars on Narcotics in Nassau
County and New York State.
He has also completed Police
Management School conducted
bv the F.B.I.
Policeman Kehr has completed
courses in "Executive
Development" at Cornell
University sponsored by the
Municipal Police Training
Council. He has also completed
"Police and Community
Relations" courses at Adelphi
University sponsored by the
National Conference of
Christians and Jews.
He has completed courses in
"Labor-Management Relations"
at Traffic Institute, Nor-thwestern
University, Chicago,
Illinois.
He has completed a course on
"Police Performance Evaluation
and Appraisal" at The Traffic
I n s t i t u t e , Northwestern
University, Chicago, Illinois.
He has lectured at Lynbrook
Schools and at various local civic
Organizations.
He is a member of St. George
Assoc., a member of Nassau
County Police Conference and
New York State Police Con-ference.
He is a member of the
Nassau County Municipal Police
Chief's Assoc. and a member of
the New York State Assoc. of
Police Chiefs. He is also a
member of the International
Police Assoc. and a member of
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The East Rockaway Fire Dept. responded to a fire at 11 Roosevelt
Ave. Saturday, and under the direction of Chief Robert J. Reynolds,
quickly extinguished flames in the bathroom. One East Rockaway
fireman was overcome by smoke and was taken to South Nassau
Communities Hospital for treatment. Shown above, East Rockaway
firemen working at the scene.
Photo by Bove