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VOL. 15 NO. 24 The Week of September 18-24,1980 20 cents per copy
^—People in The News-^ A Tribute To Dick Armbruster
Deceased PBC President
by ROSEMARY GRANT
Dick Armbruster was an exceptional man, who made other people feel comfortable. He set an example as an in­volved
citizen without being burdened. He said "Yes, I like to be with other people, and as long as I'm here, 111 pitch
in and make a little fun for the young." He had no particular banner to wave or cause to promote, except involvement
in living - in harmony with his family and his community.
Dick Armbruster, President of the Bethpage Police Boys
Club died of a heart attack on August 4th. He was 54. He lived
in Bethpage for 18 years with his wife, Dorothy and two sons,
Richard and Henry. He was a Coast Guard veteran and a
former New York City fireman. Disabled in the line of duty in
1964, he retired from the Department and in later years held
a job as messenger for the Bethpage branch of the Long
Island Bank. He was an active member of the Republican
Club.
As President of the PBC (1973-1980) Dick could always be
counted on, whether presiding over meetings, fund raising or
in handling the smaller tasks. On the night he died he had
brought equipment to the Community Park for use by the
Softball teams. In his unpretentious way, he made others feel
at ease, neither judging nor criticizing; always pleasant,
smiling and jovial.
At his wake a feeling of hope prevailed. His family, who
were so dear to him, were stern with those who cried. His
wife worried about the comfort of others rather than herself.
Even in death, Dick refused to let people be gloomy and that
was his greatest asset.
Charles Bull [3675 Stokes Avenue, Bethpage] receives
Adelphi Science Camp Certificate from Dr. Clifford
Stewart, Adelphi University dean of faculty. The Adelphi
Science Camp, directed by Professors Harry Brenowitz,
Warren Eickelberg. Ramon Grillo and Howard Grob of the
Department of Biology, offered a full week of laboratory
and seminars for junior and senior high school students on
the Adelphi campus in Garden City. The program of study
included experimental excercises in Cell Biology,
Embryology, Hematology, Physiology and Invertebrate
Zoology.
Local Lass Belmont Jockey
SEAFORD LITTLE LEAGUE HONORED: Hempstead
Town Councilman Peter King [left] presents a Citation
honoring the Seaford Little League to League President
Ron Behrens [2nd from left] during the Seaford Little
League Awards Dinner. Also in attendance are Assembly­man
Fred Parola [right] presenting trophy to Eric
Christophersen, 12.
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DILLON RECEIVES AWARD FROM ASSEMBLYMEN
— Nassau County District Attorney Denis Dillon receives
a framed Bill and Pen from Assemblymen Lewis Yevoli
[left] and Arthur "Jerry" Kremer. The Assemblymen
presented the award to Dillon for drafting legislation
which establishes specific notification procedures when a
potentially dangerous patient is being released from a
psychiatric institution. Both Yevoli and Kremer were
sponsors of this important legislation which was signed
into law by the Governor. Dillon said he would propose
additional legislation pertaining to the Criminal Justice
^System for the 1981 session. J
There is a new kid on the block and the kid is a girl - Kim
Doran. The 21-year-old Doran joined the Belmont jockey
colony with a fifth-place finish aboard Leon D. Star's Jet Lag
Jane in the first race Sunday.
Doran, a resident of Old Bethpage, N.Y. has been on the
track three years. She started in 1977 working as a hot walker
and exercise rider for the Bob Lake stable. Doran has also
worked for Dom Imperio and Roger Laurin before getting a
job with Tom and Gary Gullo last year.
While working for Laurin, Doran graduated from Nassau
Community College with an A.A. degree in Commercial Arts.
But, she says, her love for horses brought her to the track
full-time. Doran, who is 5-feet tall and weighs 106 pounds,
also rode showhorses and jumpers while a teenager. For a
Christmas present, her father gave her an 8-year-old jumper,
Harvest Night, which she still owns and is now 19.
What were Kim Doran's thoughts after he initial ride? "I
was pretty nervous once I stepped on the track. But as soon
as I got into the gate, it went away," she said. "There's a lot
of thinking to be done so 1 didn't have any time to be scared.''