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I itteSTft DAILY NEWS Monday. December 16, 105 Park jobs System aims to cut fare cheats v. the ridership is growing, tho revenue is Rail official Joel Drill station must be prepared to pay their fare as they exit the station platforms." In a survey recently conducted by S.I.R.T.O.A., it was found that the majority of the more than 23,000 daily commuters exit at St. George. "About 3 of our commuters get off at key stations such as Clifton or Gras-mere," Brill said, "and there will be trainmen waiting to get their tickets.

However, we are planning our full concentration on St George to see that everyone abides by the new collection system." Special boxes Brill said, "We will be using a new ticket box that will be visible to trainmen manning the ticket boxes at the turnstiles. We will also have 12 turnstiles, which have been strategically placed so as not to cause any back-up on the station platform, when the people get off the If mm sxiESitsJw The Gateway National Recreation Area is accepting applications through Jan. 15 for seasonal employ ment at its units at Staten Island, Brooklyn. Queens, and Sandy Hook in New Jersey. Salaries will be determined by skills and duties.

For information and applications, call Gateway at 338-3844. New lighting Doctors' Hospital, Con cord, plans to initiate an energy-saving lighting plan that it is hoped will save the hospital $2,300 a month without diminishing its lighting facilities. Stephen the hospital's executive director, said the new system calls for the replacement of incandescent light bulbs with energy-saving ballasts and bulbs and many other improvements. Special party The International Council for Handicapped Children will host a Christmas party for more than 250 handicapped children at the War Memorial Skating Rink, Victory Blvd. near Clove Road Dec.

19 from 10 a.m. until noon. Participants will be youngsters from three Staten Island Mental Health Society Schools; Public Schools 25 A and 25 and the Down's Syndrome Learning Center. A Santa Claus will be featured as well as ice skating for the youngsters, refreshments, entertainment, and gifts. Accreditation St Joseph by the-Sea High School, 5150 Hylan has been added to the list of accredited schools with the full 10-year charter by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

The Rev. Joseph Ansal-di, the principal of the school, said he was overjoyed at the honor and said it represents "a giant step into the future." Mew quadrangle The newly renovated quadrangle at the College of Staten Island's Sunnyside Campus, 715 Ocean Terrace, will formally open on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. The opening ceremony was re-scheduled from Dec. 9 to include both the dedication of the new Student Information Center in Building and a Christmas holiday tree lighting. train." The turnstiles have previously been utilized for the evening rush hours, but.

Brill said, "They were closer together on the platform. Now we have rearranged them." Brill said the change was made because "The ridership has increased dramatically by 38 since 1977." Advance sales "We have taken steps to provide more cars, more personnel, and adjusting the schedule as a result of that growth," he said. "However, the current system used to sell and collect tickets has outgrown itself. The trainman collector often can't get through the crowds in the morning to collect the tickets, and frequently commuters ride free. As a result, although the ridership is growing, the revenue is not" Brill said, "To avoid de- (D ffcODll had a htatory of an excellent credit rating with my creditors.

recently my credit application to Spiegel's was rejected. I learned that the reason Spiegel's turned me down wa because of the outstanding balance of $100 plus finance charges I allegedly owed Macy's. Please inform me what my legal rights are here, and how I can rectify this matter. Thank you. A.N., Levlttown These retail problems always seem to take a long time to resolve, which keeps the finances charges building.

By the time we intervened, and Macy's straightened out this problem, A.N's finance charges had mounted to a hefty $43.72. Not to worry, though. Macy's notified us that they have advised A.N. that her account has been credited in the amount of $143.72, and the case is closed. Read contracts In early March, 1983, I arranged to rent a house In Ocean Beach, N.J., for two weeks during the summer, star ting Aug.

19. I sent a $100 drpoi.lt to the agency which handled the rental, the Ocean Beach Rental Agency, in Lavallette, N.J. At the end of March, I had to cancel the summer rental, because of Illness In the fami By MARY ENGELS Daily Newt Staff Wmer In an effort to cut down on fare cheats and make its fare-collecting system more cost-effective and efficient, the Staten Island Rapid Transit Operating Authority will begin a new system on rush-hour trains starting Wednesday. Joel Brill, of S.I.R.T.O.A., said, "During the time period of the morning rush hour between 5:50 a.m. and 10 a.m., all passengers will be required to pay their fare after they exit the train.

"Those passengers exiting at St George will pay their fares by dropping pre-purchased ticket in a box located near the turnstiles as they exit," he said. Key stations Brill also noted, "Those passengers exiting before St George at an intermediate I was surprised to read in your column that you were so successful In getting action from the IRS for M.S. of East Patchogue. My problem Is almost identical to his. The IRS still owes me a refund from tax year 1983.

They lost my return, and after much delay, requested a photocopy of the original. After further delay they acknowledged receipt, of my "amended return" but still did jiot mail me my refund. My accountant and as well as Sen. Alfonse D'Ama-to, have all struck out in our attempts to get action from the IRS. Can you help? S.R., Manhattan S.R.

should have received his refund by now. After Action Line contacted the IRS on your behalf. Bob Hughes, the director of the IRS' Brookhaven Service Center in Holts ville, wrote to us that a refund of $2,750.31 has been issued to you. Hughes added in his letter that after reviewing your file, he noticed that the IRS had not given you interest on the refund due you. You should be receiving a check for the appropriate amount any day now.

He apologized for any inconvenience the IRS may have caused you. lays during the transition, we are asking all passengers to purchase extra tickets In advance. "Extra ticket agents will be on duty in St. George to assist you. Tickets can also be purchased from agents weekdays from 0 am.

to 2 p.m. at Grant City, New Dorp, Dongan Hills, Oak-wood Heights, Eltingville, and Great Kills or at Totten-ville, 24 hours a day." Asked if those tickeU will change with the new fare hike scheduled to begin Jan. 1, Brill said, "As yet, there has been no decision on what to do about it. ly. I asked the agency to refund my deposit.

They informed me that thry would after they had re rrntrd fur those two weeks I had reserved. When I checked In August, they told me one week had been rented, and the other would be. I called again, and was told that I would have to wait until the season ends in early September. As of the beginning of October, 1 still haven't received my refund. Can you help me get it? Sorry, B.H., but it looks like you're out $100.

The Ocean Bench Rental Agency sent us a copy of its rental agreement with you, which includes a cancellation clause. It clearly states that if they are able to re rent their houses for the lime cancelled, they will refund their clients money, less 5. But if they are unable to re rent the house for the entire cancelled period, the owner will keep the deposit The clause emphasizes that no exceptions are made in this policy. The real-estate agent explained in a separate note that since the agency was only able to re rent one of the two weeks you cancelled, your $100 deposit went to the owner of the house to compensate him for the loss of the one-week rental. (taint Write: Action Lino, Box 5158, N.Y., N.Y.

10017. Include phono number. Incoming calls cannot bo accepted. Refunds take time Last February, I ordered wall-to-wall carpeting from Macy's. After it was installed by an outside company contracted by Macy's, I noticed there were slits throughout the carpet I notified Macy's Immediately, and the store in turn arranged for an Independent adjuster to inspect the rug.

After the adjuster came and reported back to Macy's, the store decided to give me $100 credit off the original purchase price and to repair the slits. When the damages had been completely corrected, I sent a check for $731.88, which cov-ered the original price of the rug, less the $100 credit which was authorized by Macy's. To date, I am still receiving bills from Macy's for a balance due of $100 plus finance charges. I have made several attempts to clarify this matter with Macy's but have had no success. Until this episode, I always.