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Reporter's NotebookBY LINUS GELBERPoliticians are ours for the asking. We elect them, more often than not we pay for them, and in turn they%u2019re supposed to sharpshoot for our needs and respond to local problems. And so, when Boerum Hill residents and members of the Advisory Board to the affairs of the Single-Room Occupancy Times Plaza Hotel called on Congressman Fred Richmond to help them improve conditions in the hotel, he turned out in high style and bravado, touring the facilities and drawing sellout media crowds.Arriving last Friday, while Hurricane Fred was industriously stomping up most of Alabama, Congressman Fred came wiffling into the Times Plaza, at 510 Atlantic AVe., pursued by a media blitz and flocks of aides and staff members.UNANNOUNCED VISITWhile the Congressman%u2019s visit was billed as %u201c unannounced%u201d by his Press Secretary, who called the PHOENIX to announce it, hotel owner Abraham Ailon seemed to be the only oneleftin the dark on September 14 when reporters, photographers, cameramen and soundmen from WNBC, WCBS, thcDailv News and WINS radio all showed up on his doorstep waiting under glowering clouds for Richmond to arrive. Clustered about at their skirts were grim-faced members of the Times Plaza Advisory Committee.When Richmond finally stormed into the building in ferocious cheer and high histrionics, he didn%u2019t disappoint, rushing from floor to floor in the nine-story building, shouting complaints from scattered rooms and interviewing some of the hotel%u2019s residents. %u201c 1 just see one measly shower in here,%u2019%u2019 he bellowed from a ninth-floor bathroom, as his pursuing coterie of newsmen closed in for clear sound and revealing camera angles. %u201c Do you mean to tell me that this entire floor uses only one shower? And,Mr. Ailon, I can%u2019t understand why your toilets move,%u2019%u2019 he said, scudding a facility around in its stall with his foot.%u201c Let%u2019s be open and liberal\Ailon pleaded fervently. %u201c Everything you are showing us will be fixed%u2014we are working on it now.%u201d And so it went, floor by floor. As Richmond set foot on each level, he was buttonholed by his aide, Frank Silano, who pointed out broken locks, stuck doors, messy corners and odorous spots in the area for the Congressman to %u201c discover\and then hustled downstairs to case the next floor. Much of Richmond%u2019s information turned out to be as sketchy and garbled as his familarity with the physical plant; he had confused two tenant suicides that occurred last winter and spring and believed they had actually happened over the summer, and had mixed up similar information along the way to provide a distorted view of the problems in the building.In fact, much to Richmond%u2019s consternation, most of the Plaza residents he spoke to seemed nonplussed about his presence,Traditions ContinueLongest and Sound glisten in the far ! distance while in the other direction the industrial centers of New Jersey mark the horizon. It%u2019s a sight that draws international tourists as well as 5,000 children yearly from local schools and camps. This fall it will be the backdrop for the annual Atlantic Antic dinner when two hundred and fifty people use the facilities.of the bank floor and dining rooms as well as the Tower.For those who can%u2019t wait untiltLnn %u2666,> rViAui uicitlnn COUSINSwonders of Brooklyn, the Observation Room is open daily from 10:00 Am to 2:00 PM. Monday to Friday, call 636-7334 for groups or guided tours, it%u2019s free.their conditions, and the plights they were to be rescued from.Meanwhile, in the midst of the media fuss. Advisory Board members went unnoticed until Pat Smydcr. co-chair of the Board, finally gathered task in hand and introduced himself to several of the reporters in time for a quick interview.GET IT DONEBetween floors, with Richmond leading on ahead, owner Ailon turned to Snyder and snarled, %u201c You come in here to destroy%u2014if your intent is to help me, then help me!%u201d Snyder replied stonily, %u201c My intentions are not to help you, just to make sure things get done.%u201d After the dust and commotion settled and everyone could breathe easily again, Richmond%u2019s visit seemed to leave dubious results. Much of the local political impact of the Congressman's impresario tour had been dissipated as the news networks, more unfamiliar with the hotel and its history than Richmond himself, jockeyed for position. Advisory Board members felt that the visit was good in that, as the public eye travels down to the Hotel, the heat is put on for Ailon. Still, as time passes, the heat wears off and leaves behind more antagonism than usual in the dispute.The next move in the process remains unclear. Richmond left Ailon with a month%u2019s grace to finish repairs that were in process and to correct building violations and the like, after which time he plans to come back and give the facility a oncc-ovcr. Like the proverbial month of March or his Hurricane namesake, the Congressman came blustering in with a terrible roar, bu' left in moresubdued and conversational tones, talking in a friendly manner about snaring federal funds for some physical rehabilitation in the lobby and planning to seek better services for Welfare clients and mental patients housed in the structure.I%u2019LL BE BACK%u201c This is half your fault and half ours,\that some of the problems arose from inadequate care by state and countrywide services. %u201c I%u2019ll be back in 30 days,%u201d Richmond assured, leaving behind a situation as openended and polarized as was there when he arrived.In the meantime, Ailon is conducting a renovation of manv of the hotel%u2019s facilities,which he estimates will be well finished by the lime Richmond returns. Centering on better maintenance and refurbished bathrooms and kitchen spaces, the repairs have improved the building since April, when the Advisory Board started its active role as a clean-up agent. Corridors that were once grimy and putrid have been cleaned and scrubbed.In addition Ailon has fully renovated the sixth floor of the hotel, ravaged last winter by fire, into $8-a-night lodgings of a better grade than the rest of the rooms. He says he hopes to extend the renovations to other floors in a bid to attract more voluntary tenants and to lessen the Times Plaza%u2019s dependence on Welfare cases. %u201c We arc moving ahead on work,%u201d he asserted. %u201c I cannot do this overnight%u2014but where there are problems, we are working to fix them.%u201d ______NYPDJEWELRY CATCH: on Sept. 17at 2:30 p.m., two burglars were apprehended inside an apartment at 15 Willow Place. Officers John Hansen and Robert Negaliaccio of the 84th Precinct arrested Lewis Diaz, age 17, of 209 4th Avenue and James Caraballo, 16, of 96Stciimg Place, liic suspects, who were found to be carrying $750worth of jewelry, were charged with burglary, criminal possession of stolen property, and criminal mischief.Legal NoticeSUPKKMF. COURT OK THE STATK OF NKW YORK, COUNTY OK KINGSEQUITABLE FEDERAL SAVINGS AND DOAN ASSOCIATION OK NKW YORK, plaintiff. against CI.KVKI.ANI)ARMBRISTER, if ho lx? living or dead, his heirs at law, next of km, distributees, executors, administrators, and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through or against said defendant, who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, hen or otherw ise of any right, title or interest in and to the complaint herein, and the respective wives or widows of any of said defendants, and the respective husbands or widowers of any of said defendants, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to plaintiff, defendants.TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in the action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the plaintiff's attorneys williin twenty 1201 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service lor within thirty i 30i days after the service is complete, if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York i, and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will bo taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint Dated, Brooklyn, New York, February 23, 1979, EIPSON & BROOKS, P C attorneys for plaintiff, Office & P.O. Address, 356 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, N Y. 11201, Tel No. 12121 834-1410. To the above named Defendants in this action: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Hon Thomas R. Jones, a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated September 19, 1979, filed with the complaint in the office of the Clerk of the County of Kings, in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York The object of the above entitled action is to fordose a mortgage made by ISSAC WARD and VINNIK I,EE WARD to U.L & 1.FUNDING COKP in the sum of $21,000.00dated Nov. 15,1962, recorded November 16,1962 in Fiber 12316 of morgages page 398 assigned by U.l. & 1. FUNDING COKP. TO EQUITABLE SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION by assignment recorded in liber 12353 of mortgages page 305, and which affects a house and lot known as No. 576 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, County of Kings, being on the West side of Ralph Ave., 173 feet 11 inches South of St John's Place, having a frontage of 26 feet 8 inches on Ralph Ave., 100 feet 1/2 inch deep on it northerly side, 100 feet deep on its southerly side, and 29 feet 5 inches wide in the rear I.IPSON & BROOKS, PC attorneys for Plaintiff, 356 Fulton Street. Brooklyn, N Y 11201 (018lPublic NoticeNOTICE OFNONDISCRIMINATORYPOLICY AS TO STUDENTSThe school of Brooklyn Women%u2019s Martial Arts, Inc. admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies. admissions policies.c n b rN lo rr b in n r n n m r-.-. ^ * U %u201e - ~ ~ ~ ^ %u25a0 %u25a0 %u2022 f- ^ %u00ab-%u00bb%u2022 %u2022 %u00abo, u i i u W t iiu ischool administered programs.BROOKLYN WOMEN'S MARTIAL ARTS.INC. 788-1775. 421 Filth Avenue at 8thStreet in Park Slope. Brooklyn Karateand Self-Defense Classes fo r Womenand GirlsHelp wantedATTENTION: Ambitious. selfmotivated to work Brownstone Area. America's fastest growing major real estate franchise offers the opportunity of a lifetime to the ambitious who really want to go places We am seeking people wtio feel ttit they are stymied, wtio believe that they have ability to accomplish in much greater measure and wtio are capable of earning substantially beyond ttieirpresent income If you feel you are that someone, call today lor an interview This may be ttie chance you have been looking for.CENTURY 21-KING857-7172 857-0633(S27)SEW AT HOME Applique piece work must be neat, fast 8. tiave own /ig /ag machine B klyn Hts. vicinity Call 9-5. 875-0513 (S20)SALESPERSON WANTED Active, growing Brooklyn Hts. real estate office. Maure, resp. Member of the community willing to make a full time committment Speak to Gabriel Ford, Brownstone Properties, 106 Montague St 875- 1289 (ufn)HANDYMAN: Painting, general re pairs Excel Sal Permanent Weir Florists. The Hts MA4-0270 (UFN)WARM RESPONSIBLE PERSON to care for 2 children, aqes 3 & 7. M.W.F 12- 6:30 pm (Park Slope) light house wor^_NE8 1787 ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ( S 2 7 )ChildcareAvailable________WORKING PARENTS: Carroll Gardens, loving exp Mom will care for your child My home 522-2834 (04)DAY CARE MOTHER, experienced, refs avail. Weekly or daily basis. Warm, caring atmosphere, small group 625 0023 (04)PARK SLOPE: Exchange playgroup seeks two 2 yr. olds 3 morns/wk 8th Ave. &6th St vie Call 788 7784 (S27)MOTHER OF 2 school agr: children looking for child care work Call P Williams 768 6605 (S27)SituationsWantedCARPENTERS ASSISTANT wants P/T week-end work with an established business in restoration of older bldgs Exper w/qeneral household repairs & finished work Own hand tools Eves 625 1678 (S27IRELIABLE COLLEGE COUPLE LOOKINGFOR WORK. Will clean house, paint & do handy work Refs, avail. Call 875- 5695. Doug 8 Sara (S27)For SaleBOOKKEEPER UP TO G /l: must be non smoker, gd appear . refined Excitmg job. Excel, sal Weir Florist. Hts MA4-0270 (UFN)STUFF ENVELOPES: $75.00 Hundred. Clip News Items $2 to $10 each. Details, send $1, stamped, selfaddressed envelope. Giaquinto, 28- Z0 Ann St., West Haven, Ct. 06516TYPIST: Fast, accurate typesetter needed for newspaper Experience preferred on Compugraphic, but will Train. Must be avail, eves. Downtown Brooklyn location. Call Michael, 643-1400 (UFN)SECRETARYFull-time, St. Joseph's College, B klyn, diversified duties, convenient to transit, 2 weeks paid vacation, friendly working atmosphere, salary $4. per hour. CONTACT: Ms. Yano, 622-4623 between 1:30-4:30 (04)PLUMBING MECHANIC AND HELPER experience necessary. Perm, position. Position Plumbing 948-6819 (S27)Childcare wantedEXPER. BABYSITTER WANTED (or 2Viyr. older, Tues & Thurs 3-9:30 pm. 638-7906 (S27)SITTER: For 2 girls ages 2 &5, in my home, 2 afternoons a wk. Park Slope. Refs. 788 1363 (S27)CHILDCARE WANTED: for two boys ages 7 & 9 Four afternoons a week Park Slope 768-3482/788 5704 evesBABYSITTER NEEDED for 2 5 year old boy. 2-7 pm, 5 days. Refs req'd. Park Slope call 789-6703 after 7 pm (S27)MEDITERRANEAN TABLE for sale Ex pands to 3'x6' call 852 4443 (04)USED FURNITURE: Good cond. must sell! Give away prices. Call days 760-6437, eves. 858 2316 (S27)Oiou5C19^) Century^Antum e5itc.Sat.Sevt.29S u w S e o t.y oyoO StateSt.2%u00a3>r oo(j(vwn sASSORTED ANTIQUES: Oak icebox, pine pew, stained glass, rattan couch, iron headboard, old prints, school house fixture, misc. items.NIKK0R AUTO 3.5 lens 2 8 milimeter with UV filter New $125. 858-1611RESPONSIBLE FULL TIME SITTER contents stationery store; school and 3 month baby, Boerum Hill. Call 758- 0,fice supplies up to 50% off. 6200 x3598,2 4 weekdays (04) Bargains! 596-1944 (S27)September 27,1979. The PHOENIX, Page 19