By Sabina Cardali
The 109 Precinct Community Council will hold its holiday celebration party at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, at the Reception House, 167-17 Northern Blvd. in Flushing. Deadline for reservations is Dec. 1. Tax deductible donation is $25 per person , sent to: The 109 Precinct Holiday Party, 37-05 Union Street, Flushing, NY 11354.
The Police Department has recently become involved in the NYC HealthStat Program. This provides health and nutrition care for children, teens and pregnant women of financially qualified families. The 109 Precinct is now a point of contact for this program.
Community residents meet with the precinct commander on the second Wednesday of each month (except in July and August) at the 109 Precinct Station House at 8 p.m. Crime Prevention Programs include etchings of Vehicle Identification Numbers , CAT (Combat Auto Theft) and H.E.A.T. (Help End Auto Theft). These programs are free , and many insurance companies offer a discount for enrollment. Call 718-321-2270.
If you call in a tip to Crime Stoppers, you will not be asked for your name; instead you will be given a code. If the information leads to an arrest or an indictment, you will be given a cash reward up to $1,000. You do not have to show your face call (212) 577-TIPS.
There is a specially trained officer at the 109 Precinct who works along with
Counselors from the Victims Services Agency. If you need assistance
in emergency transfers or securing an order of protection, call the Domestic Violence Officer at (718) 321-2263. Another useful number: Quality of Life Hotline (888) 677-LIFE.
Congratulations to the 109 Precinct Auxiliary Unit on receiving the 1999 Auxiliary Unit Citation for the Patrol Borough of Queens North. In addition, two officers, John Tao and David Camisa received the APO & Supervisor of the Year Award for PBQN. If you wish to join their ranks, contact Police Officer Thomas Ryan (718) 321-2345 for further information.
There will be a book sale at the Poppenhusen Public Library, College Point, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6, and on Thursday, Dec. 7, 1-7 p.m. For more information, call 718-359-1102.
Congratulations to Stacy Schneider, who was appointed assistantprincipal of P.S. 71 in District 24 Queens.
Whitestone Lanes really resounds with many a bang by some bombastic ladies of the Friday Morning League. Greta Hruska bowled 202 and 200 and Maureen Pupplo, 218. But Maureen's husband Vinny swears he has taught her to be the great bowler she is – that is when he is not running that great Flagship Diner.
A very Happy Sweet Sixteen to Maria Cespe. Her mother Grace, one of my bowling partners, will be making all the scrumptious chocolate favors.
A very Happy Sweet Sixteen to Jennifer Viscovich.
Speedy recovery to Kathryn Carroll and to Mark Von Wieding.
Blessings to Leslie and Matthew Card on their coming event.
Condolences to the families of Anna Montebello and Rosemary Conlen.
Condolences to the family of the former associate of St. Fidel's Parish, Rev. John O'Sullivan.
Benefit Concert for St. Fidel's School at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1. Tickets available in the Rectory for $10.
SABINA SAYS: I wish each and every one of you the happiest of Thanksgivings, and your family and friends should be at the very top of your Thanksgiving blessings.
