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Page 10 PHOENIX February 14,1974Atlantic Avenue Zoning DistrictExplained at Group's 1st MeetingThe Atlantic Avenue Committeegot off to an enthusiastic start onFeb. 6 when city and developmentofficials met with Avenue merchants and representatives ofAvenue institutions in the firstformal meeting of theorganization, which is beingcharted under the auspices of theDowntown Brooklyn DevelopmentAssociation.The group elected RobertHiggenbotham its pro ternchairman and met Robert Meyer,the new Atlantic Avenue field forceoperative, a student at BrooklynPolytechnic Institute, who willpatrol the Avenue, assisting withlocal problems and moniteringdevelopments for the organization.Highlights of the meeting was apresentation by Robin Burns, asenior urban designer for theOffice of Downtown BrooklynDevelopment, who explained theoutline of a new proposed specialzoning district for Atlantic Avenue,which would help control thedevelopment of properties frontingalong the Avenue and governexterior restoration of existingbuildings.The special zoning district isproposed to run along both sides ofthe street from the waterfront toThird Avenue, and on the northside of Atlantic to Flatbush.Proposals would limit height of anynew buildings at the building line toa 50 foot height, and require setbacks for taller buildings. Signlocation and window configurationwould also be controlled.%u201cThis proposal is a revolutionaryidea for what zoning normallydoes, and is aimed directly atpreserving the character of theAvenue, and enhancing itsdevelopment along the lines thatare occuring now,%u201d said Burns.The proposal is due to bepresented to the New York CityPlanning Commission in March,Burns said.Sally Crane, volunteersecretary-treasurer for the group,reported that the new AtlanticAvenue Committee had 30 paidregular members at the date of themeeting, and 13 additional participating members. Informationabout the group may be acquiredby writing the committee, 113Atlantic Ave., or calling JA 2-2940.YMCA Offers YogaFor Men & WomenAlong with the tang and zest ofcrisp winter weather, localresidents will soon be able to enjoyand invigorating eight-week YogaCourse at Heights and Hill YMCAProgram Center, taught by Ms.Wendy Lyon, a home economicsgraduate of Cornell University anda recipient of the Certificate ofCompetency in Yoga granted bythe New York City Board ofEducation.Ms. Lyon stresses that yoga canhelp not only to lose inches or to38 BERGEN ST. 875-1362Italian Arts Iron WorksDesigners & Manufacturersof b e a u tifu lly de tailediro n w o rk furn itu re , bookcases, tables, chairs, shelf units,., m uch m ore.O riental-type Rugs Braided rugs, Broadloom runners, Remnants Carpeting for Hallways & Stairs Sales & ServiceABAOAIHANCarpet Cleaning Co.13 B erqen St. M A 4 -6 4 3 5SENSITIVE PORTRAYAL OF CHILDREN THROUGHdim maiDELMumPHOTOGRAPHY643*9654 JJYou'd be suprised how little moneyit takes to start investing.Of course there is no commisioncharge on any over-the-counterstock that we moke a market in.E.L.Aaron & Co.. Inc.ESTABLISHED 1 9 4 750 Bread StreetNew York, N.Y. 10004Stocks & BondsF o r inquiry, coll: 344-352 1 , fr o m 1 0 .0 0 to 3:30, Mon.- Fri.increase balance and coordination,but, perhaps more importantly,enhance mind-body communication, self-knowledge, and asense of calm and tranquility.Students will be introduced to agreat variety of postures andexercises, proper breathing, andyogic dietary principles, all integrated with techniques forrelaxing, and for achieving %u201cpeacewithin%u201d. There is no competition.Each person works to his owncapacity. Whether primarilyconcerned with improving state ofmind or physical health, yoga issafe and beneficial for everyone,explained Ms. Lyon.The Y yoga course is offeredeight Saturdays 1 to 2 P.M.,beginning Feb. 23; or eight Wednesdays 11 A.M. to 12 noon,beginning Feb. 27, and is open toadult men and women of all rangesof experience. Enrollment for eachof these two classes is limited, andthose interested are encouraged toinsure a place by registeringpromptly. A free course bulletin isavailable upon request at the Y, 62Joralemon St., JA 2-6000.Unrequited love is no laughing matter to clown JackCornwell as he reacts somberly to light-hearted brush-off ofLinda Early as Consuela in the Long Island UniversityTheatre production of Andreyev's \LIU Theater DepartmentGives Ambitious Worki'DRESSMAKINGand A lte ra tio n sdesigned and custom madeto fit you'83 4-9 676BY CORRINE COLEMANThe Long Island UniversityTheater Department%u2019s currentpresentation of Leonid Andreyev%u2019s1915 work, %u201cHe Who Gets Slapped,%u201d is a most ambitious undertaking of a theater piece thatlinks back to Buechner%u2019s Wozzeckand to the %u201cItalian Comedia delArte%u201d.Writing after the failure of the1905 Russian revolution and in atone of personal despair that washeld in disrepute by later%u201c realists%u201d and optimists, Andreyev enlarges the arena ofhopelessness by adding the man ofinner sorrow to Buechner%u2019s man atthe bottom of the socio-economicheap.St. Francis XavierSets Reunion DanceFriends of St. Francis XavierParish and Lyceum, PresidentStreet and 6th Ave., are holdingtheir First Annual Reunion Danceon Sunday evening, February 17, atBishop Ford High School, 19thStreet and Prospect Park West.The evening will begin with areception hour at 7 P. M., anddancing will start at 8 P. M. withmusic by Bob Chevy and his Orchestra. Proceeds from thereunion will be . donated to St.Francis Xavier Elementary SchoolScholarship Fund. For informationcall 258-4956. There will be no ticketsales available at the door.|ATTENTION: Self-employed, Professionals. A S f B R J |lean help vou take W V l l 1 U V E K r A TIadvantaqe of every \YAIID HJOftMEI to which the law entitles Iw U R IN VvfYlE you. Expert consultation and preparation f i vmeans big savings to you. %u25a0Call for on appointment:LEONARD WALIT 65 BOND S7.( at Slate Si.) BROOKLYN, N.Y 11217 LW 6-7084In %u201cHe Who Gets Slapped%u201d,Andreyev uses the circus motif, aready made setting of masks andouter covering and places hiscentral character in its midst.%u201cHe%u201d, the anti hero learned andwell born, plays the fool in clownoutfit, beckoning for, demandingthe bolts and slams he gets fromthe other participants in the ring.The L.I.U. production at the St.Felix St. Playhouse (around thecorner from BAM) directed byDavid Gild, moves high with thesetting of a French Circus on theeve of World War I. The sense ofexistance at the edge is everpresent in that circus world whichis well delineated in mocking,ironic accent. Accordian sounds byRobert Aquino flops and turns,swaggers and preening are constant within a circus set byChristopher Thomas (who alsocreated the costumes. Clown andjuggling acts are also placed by thedirector in three interludes whichhe devised to represent the%u201cpersonal furies of %u201cHe%u201d.Jack Cornwell%u2019s %u201c He%u201d putstogether the suffering, guilt,delusion, monomania of thecharacter under the pantaloonsand vest%u2014the clown face made upto resemble Chaplin%u2019s. He holds onbeautifully throughout. SharonRiley is a strong tempestuousZinaida, the lion tamer ever at thebrink. David Cullen as the jugglergoes to it to the sounds of continuous applause and ends up eveneating fire in a diverting interlude.Except for some slow timesduring the second act, the play isfinely done and provides insightinto the ponderings of someRussian souls before the Stalinistclamp. %u201cHe%u201d plays again thisweekend Feb. 14, 15, and 16 at 8p.m. General admission $2.50%u2014students with I.D. $1.50. For information call 834-6290.3J. 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