Story & photos by  Ex Captain Steven Grogan

The Lynbrook and Rockville Centre Junior Fire Departments joined together this past Sunday morning, January 20, 2013, at Applebee's in Baldwin, and held a "Flapjack Fundraiser" called "Rebuilding the Rock-Friends Helping Friends" to benefit the East Rockaway Fire Department which is rebuilding after hurricane Sandy.  Applebee's turned the premise over to the juniors who served firefighters, their families, and friends, from surrounding departments for a $10 donation.   The chiefs of the East Rockaway Fire Department were on hand and thanked the juniors for their efforts and support for their fellow firefighters.  Presentation of the monies raised from the event and a 50/50 will be presented to ERFD at an upcoming meeting.