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Karmel Dental LLP 87-03 Jamaica Avenue Woodhaven, New York 11421 (718) 849-5900
Dr. Russell D. Karmel Dr. Gary L. Karmel “A family prac0ce with you in mind” Serving children, adults and seniors in a modern, clean office — because cleaner is be7er General den0stry with a gentle touch Sunflex metal free par0als Digital X-ray, fully computerized Open 6 days a week
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Shorinjiryu Kenryukan Karate Headquarters, Ltd. Imperial Dragon Hombu Dojo 980 Jamaica Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11208 718-647-4157 Kenryukan.com Facebook.com/Shorinjiryu Kenryukan Karate
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Serving our Jamaica Avenue Community for 40 years. We have been the official karate demonstrating team for The Woodhaven Street Fairs for over 25 years.
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Community . . . Working Together
Photo courtesy of Nicholas Biondo Dear Friends and Neighbors, As you page through this year’s journal you will have an opportunity to read about this year’s honorees - please take a few moments to get to know them. We are also here to celebrate what turned out to be a fantas c year of teamwork within our community. Nothing will ever be+er represent the spirit of community and togetherness than our ac ons in the wake of Hurricane Sandy last Fall. The call for dona ons and volunteers went out and the residents of Woodhaven responded in a huge way. Cases of food and water, nearly a thousand bags of clothing, and thou-
sands of dollars were collected at the offices of the WRBA. Volunteers spent days and nights at our offices loading and unloading vehicles, sor ng clothing, folding it, organizing dona ons, making sandwiches, driving back and forth between Woodhaven and the effected areas - it was a tremendous display of teamwork. I never have - and likely never will - be more proud to be a member of this community. We are at our best when we work together and tonight I am extremely happy that we are together to celebrate.
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42nd Annual Dinner Dance Friday, September 20, 2013
Joe Abbracciamento Restaurant Paul Rudolph, Jr. Man of the Year
Patti Eggers Woman of the Year
Ohlert-Ruggiere, Inc. Hall of Famers
American Legion Post 118 Organization of the Year
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Woman of the Year - Patti Eggers In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, the Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association put out the call for donations and volunteers. Patti Eggers did not hesitate, coming in early the first day, bringing along friends and family. And for the next few weeks and months, Patti was a tireless relief worker. “It was one of the best things I was ever involved with,” Patti says of her experi-
ence. “It was infectious. We all motivated one another, we motivated an entire school. All the kids that came along and helped, they’d go back to school and talk about it to others and then they’d want to get involved and help too.” Indeed, the roster of volunteers grew as the days passed and more often than not, the new volunteers knew of our community’s efforts through Patti. When asked to name a highlight of the relief drive, Patti says that there were many, but that the toy drive really stood out. “The children were the hardest hit by the storm and the generosity of the peo-
ple from this community was unbelievable,” she says, reminiscing about the morning when she led a convoy of five cars and vans completely stuffed with children’s toys to the Rockaways. “That was really special.” Patti came to Woodhaven with her husband John from Jackson Heights (with a detour through Chicago) in 1986. Today, Patti teaches 2nd graders and says the best part of her job is watching her students grow up. “This is such a small school and kids always come back to say hi. And when the younger children see the older kids come back, it gives them a sense of belonging to the same community; and they all want to be like them when they grow up.” Patti leveraged that sense of belonging when she led the production of a video about the history of our community and the children’s place in it. That project, which was done alongside our Woodhaven Historical Society, is just the start of many that Patti hopes to see accomplished in the future. It is because of these skills and because of her enthusiasm that Patti is being honored as Woodhaven’s Woman of the Year by the Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association
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Man of the Year - Paul Rudolph Jr. This year, we are very happy to be honoring a good friend to Woodhaven for our Man of the Year, 2013. Mr. Paul Rudolph, Jr. is the proprietor of Walker Funeral Home, he is active in the community, associated with several organizations; he has worked with the Kiwanis and he also serves on the Board of Directors of the Greater Woodhaven Development Corporation. Paul Rudolph, Jr. is a familiar face at our Holiday Tree lighting ceremony each year and it has become a tradition that he leads the neighborhood children in a performance of – what else? – Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. Walker Funeral Home was established in 1899, making it one of a small handful of businesses in our community that have reached the century mark. Originally, it sat on Jamaica Avenue, between 86th and 87th Streets, currently the office of Attorney James Rooney (the lawyer office with the clock in the window). Next time you pass by, take a good look and you can easily picture it as a funeral home. The Walker family opened a second location in 1942, with more space and ample parking. The Jamaica Avenue location stayed active into the 60s and the “new” location remains open to this day, 2 blocks south of Jamaica Avenue on 80th Street. The founder, Nathanial Walker, had 3 sons who ran the business for a few decades but none of their children wanted to carry on. And so, Paul’s parents (Paul Sr. and Jesse) entered the picture in 1983, taking on the business and bringing it forth into the 21st Centu-
ry. And it is their good, caring nature which has served them and our community well. Walker Funeral Home’s services are affordable and you can also arrange direct cremations. They are also adept at handling funeral services from many different cultures and religions – Jewish, Buddhists, Indians, Hindus, etc. You can call Paul Rudolph, Jr. at 718-296-
4343 or email him with questions at info@walkernf.com. When we announced that Paul Rudolph, Jr. of Walker Funeral Home would be honored, one of our commenters on Facebook said: “We had my dad's services held there and they went above and beyond. What genuine caring people.” In Paul’s line of work you are quite often dealing with people at a most difficult time in their lives and it’s a testament to Paul and his family that this is a sentiment echoed by many residents of Woodhaven, past and present. It has been my experience with Paul Rudolph, Jr. that he is always looking to lend a hand to the community and we are very honored that he will be Woodhaven’s Man of the Year in 2013.
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Woodhaven Hall of Fame Ohlert-Ruggiere, Inc. Joseph A. Ruggiere is a lifelong resident of Woodhaven. He was born in Woodhaven, attended St. Stomas the Apostle Grammar School from 1934 to 1942 and Bishop Laughlin High School
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from 1942 to 1946 and St. John’s University from 1947 to 1949. After serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict from 1949 to 1951, he married Beverly Hildenbrand, also a life long resident of Woodhaven. They are the proud parents of 5 children: Jay and Wayne (who work with their father at Ohlert-Ruggiere, Inc.), Michele (who has her own business called Phone Review), Lauren (a medical secretary) and Allison (a sales assistant). Joseph A. Ruggiere also has 2 lovely daughter-in-laws: Vicky (a Real Estate Broker) and Ann (a home economist). He also has 3 great son-in-laws, Doug Gerowski (a Financial Consultant), John DiCerbo (a Hospital Administrator), and John Coverly (a Brokerage Manager), If this doesn’t keep him busy enough he has 12 wonderful grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren to keep him happy.
Joseph A. Ruggiere heads OhlertRuggiere, Inc. located at 89-11 Jamaica Avenue, Woodhaven—one of the leading Financial Service companies of the community, in business in Woodhaven since 1895. Joe was a member of the Woodhaven lions Club and served as their President for the 1967/68 term. He also served as President of the St. Thomas Recreation Association; Chairman of the Financial Committee of the St. Thomas Parish Council. He is a member of the Woodhaven Knights of Columbus, Catholic War Veterans, and helped organize the Board of Directors of the Woodhaven Interfaith Community Council (WICC). Joseph A. Ruggiere served as Director of the South Queens Boys & Girls Club and on the Board of Jamaica Hospital Nursing Home. He was President of the Woodhaven Chamber of Commerce for many years. He was President of the Queens County Independent Insurance Agents . In 1985 he was NYNEX Queens Business Person of the Year and for over 20 years he had had served on the Board of Directors of Columbia Federal Savings Bank. In 1997 the Rotary Club of Southwest Queens honored Joseph A. Ruggiere as Man of the Year and gave him their Community Service Award. In 2001 he chartered Community Federal Savings Bank and became Chairman and CEO (the bank was sold in 2011). In 2001 Joseph A. Ruggiere was honored by the Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association as Man of the Year, At that time he was also named as the Favorite Son of Woodhaven.
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Organization of the Year American Legion Post 118 In 1919, right after the end of World War One, Congress chartered the American Legion, a national organization for veterans. Woodhaven’s Post No. 118 was one of the very first posts to be chartered in these United States. Our American Legion is a special organization that deserves this honor. Not only does the American Legion help those that have put their lives on the line for our country, but they help the young people here in Woodhaven, they provide scholarships through many programs, and they promote patriotism in our youngest citizens (witness the yearly Flag Day event at St. Thomas the Apostle School). They hold a wonderful ceremony each year on Memorial Day in front of their Garden of Remembrance, an annual shrine to members of Post 118 who are no longer with us. They also contribute to relief efforts when disaster strikes (such as last year in the wake of hurricane Sandy) and they also support the troops that are serving in locations all around the world. “We are part of the Adopt a Platoon program,” explained Commander of Post 118, John Lawless. “We have sponsored platoons from the 10th
Mountain Division that were sent overseas. We provide them with things that the military wouldn’t normally give them during their deployment, such as favorite foods, dry goods, toiletries, etc.” Describing Post 118, Commander Lawless notes that they run the gamut from a 95-year old paratrooper who served in the Philippines in World War Two to a young 22-year old who was deployed in Iraq. “We’ve all been through boot camp, we’ve shared a lot of the same experiences, so there’s a bond of true affection among our members.” Commander Lawless also has high praise for the American Legion’s Ladies Auxiliary. “Quite often, if it weren’t for these ladies, we wouldn’t get past the planning stage,” he said. American Legion Post 118 is always looking for new members to join their ranks. In fact, Commander Lawless noted that they will be making a special effort to recruit women who have served our country, as well as more members who have recently served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Their building is on the corner of 91st Street and 89th Avenue and they can be reached at 718-846-6116.
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Congratulations to our son Paul. You were always our Man of the Year. Congratulations to all the other honorees.
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New York State Senator Michael Gianaris - District 12
Congratulations to all of the Honorees of the Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association Man of the Year Paul Rudolph, Jr. - Civic Leader, Proprietor of Walker Funeral Home Woman of the Year Patti Eggers - Civic Leader, Educator at St. Thomas the Apostle WRBA Hall of Fame Inductees Ohlert-Ruggiere, Inc. - Now in its 126th year! Organization of the Year American Legion Woodhaven Post No. 118
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MICHAEL G. MILLER Assemblyman - 38th Assembly District
Congratulations to The Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association and All the Honorees Thank you all for your continued support! I am proud to be your Assemblyman! District Office: 83-91 Woodhaven Blvd. Woodhaven, NY 11421 718-805-0950
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The Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association Wishes to Acknowledge Everyone Who Contributed to the WRBA’s Thank a Vet Program Helen & Frank Adams
Helga Monning
Vance & Christine Barbour
Residents of 92nd Street (betw. 89th & 91 Ave.)
Patti & John Eggers Dennis & Mary Farley Peggy Finnegan For Dad (US Army) and Mom (Women's RAF)
Paul Rudolph OhlertOhlert-Ruggiere, Inc. Bea Pascucci Teresa Reeves
Giedra Kregzdys
On behalf of my daughter - active duty U.S. Army soldier Kristina Marie Karkota
Marilyn Kulis
Dolores Rosato
Asta Lukosevicius
Sue & Ed Sweeney
Meaghan Lawless
Maria & Robert Thomson
Assemblyman Mike Miller
Ed, Josephine and Betty Wendell For Kenneth Wendell (US Navy)
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Those with flags next to their names donated the cost of 2 meals.
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Roger & Joe We have attended the Memorial Day ceremony at the American Legion Post 118 the past few years and taken many photos of all of the markers. It’s a tremendous sight, row after row, column upon column of neatly placed markers, each with the name of a person who has served, who is no longer with us. In most cases, however, the names are those of people who you never met, people you did not know. While it is a touching sight, we never felt that personal impact that so many others have felt. So we weren't prepared for the feeling you get when you see the names of persons you knew very well, persons you cared for. We experienced that this weekend when we saw 2 of the new crosses added to the Garden of Remembrance for two beloved Woodhaven figures -- Mr. Joe Virgona and Mr. Roger Hennin. Roger Hennin Both were good men, longtime residents of Woodhaven, men of good faith. They were both family men with lovely wives – Joe met his Sue overseas at the end of World War 2; Roger met his Josephine at a beach party in the Rockaways. They both raised their families here in Woodhaven, good children who have grown into good adults.
Both men were deeply involved with their church, St. Thomas the Apostle. Roger, who had considered life in the priesthood, became a Eucharistic
Joe & Roger
Minister and together, with Josephine, they would bring Communion to housebound residents of the community as well as the sick and elderly at Jamaica Hospital. Joe was a historian who was very involved in developing the history of St. Thomas on their 100th Anniversary and led the way for the restoration of a plaque honoring 32 young men who gave their lives in World War 2. Both men were also very involved in making our community a better place through their many years of work with the Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association. Time and time again, we speak with people who say that they “want to get involved.” Sadly, and more often than not, we never hear from these people again until the next time they have a problem. With Roger and Joe, action accompanied their talk. They didn’t want to get involved – they got involved. And Woodhaven is a much better place because of their involvement. It is fitting that these two good men entered the American Legion Post 118's Garden of Remembrance together and had their markers placed side-by-side.
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We will miss Joe Joe’s experiVirgona ence in dealing with people - his advice and his counsel was always welcome. Most of all we will miss the way he made people smile. He would walk into a room and make people laugh with a small joke or a song. Joe was an entertainer. We will miss Roger’s guidance and
We will miss them both at our meetings. There were times over the past few years where you could see it pained them to make the walk from their homes to our Town Hall meetings at the Ambulance Corps. But there they were, month after month. While others would say that they couldn’t make the meeting because they were tired or not feeling well, Joe and Roger came out because they didn’t just talk about getting involved. They were involved. They loved their community and the feeling was mutual. And so, while standing at the gates of the American Legion, you will feel that by knowing Roger and Joe you will
Josephine, Roger, Joe and Sue
will miss the perspective he brought to the issues we face today. When speaking to those who wish to run a railroad through our community we likened it to how the city tore this community apart when they widened Woodhaven Boulevard. When they countered by saying that was ancient history, we were able to point to Roger as someone who watched his own house razed.
know the men and women those markers honored just a little bit better – for they were all cut from the same cloth. These are the people that when there was a job to be done, they did it – they didn’t just talk about it. Thank you all for your service, and God Bless -- you will be remembered and honored, always.
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WRBA Board of Directors 2013 Edward K. Wendell President Martin Colberg 1st Vice President Janet ChanChan-Smith 2nd Vice President Roger Hennin 3rd Vice President Stephen Forte Treasurer Arlene Annunziata Secretary Maria A. Thomson Financial Reporting Secretary Alexander Blenkinsopp Communications Director Vance B. Barbour Director Giedra Kregzdys Director Linda N. Fogal Office Manager
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The NYC landmark Forest Park Carousel is completing its second year of operation under NY Carousel. Recent accolades, such as being rated the “#2 Most Magical Carousel in the U.S.” by Fox News and one of “10 Great Places to Ride a Carousel” in U.S.A. Today, only confirm what we know — the Forest Park Carousel is the best in the country! Thank you to everyone who has supported us. We offer: •
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TAKING CARE OF “BIDNESS” 84-01 Jamaica Avenue Woodhaven, NY 11421 Phone 718-805-0760 Fax 718-805-2929
Congratulations to the 2013 Honorees Man of the Year Paul Rudolph, Jr. - Civic Leader, Proprietor of Walker Funeral Home Woman of the Year Patti Eggers - Civic Leader, Educator at St. Thomas the Apostle WRBA Hall of Fame Inductees Ohlert-Ruggiere, Inc. - Now in its 126th year! Organization of the Year American Legion Woodhaven Post No. 118 2013 OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS Matthew Xenakis Mark Klimm Doug Gerowski Gene McCauley Stephen Esposito Jeffrey Lewis Rudy May Charles Moore Dr. Dennis Pazos, D.C. Paul Rudolph, Jr. Joseph Testa Mary Rooney Maria A. Thomson
President 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President 3rd Vice President Director Director Director Director Director Director Director President Emeritus Executive Director
“Congratulations to the Greater Woodhaven Development Corporation on the New York City Landmarking of our Forest Park Carousel - the Jewel of Forest Park - finally, this year 2013!”
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Greater Woodhaven Development Corporation 84-01 Jamaica Avenue Woodhaven, NY 11421 Phone 718-805-0202
Congratulations to the 2013 Honorees Man of the Year Paul Rudolph, Jr. - Civic Leader, Proprietor of Walker Funeral Home Woman of the Year Patti Eggers - Civic Leader, Educator at St. Thomas the Apostle WRBA Hall of Fame Inductees Ohlert-Ruggiere, Inc. - Now in its 126th year! Organization of the Year American Legion Woodhaven Post No. 118 2013 OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS Stephen Esposito Mark Klimm Paul Rudolph, Jr. Matthew Xenakis Arlene Annunziata Gene McCauley Charles Moore Dr. Dennis Pazos, D.C. Paul Rudolph, Sr. Joseph Testa Susan Blumstein Francis D’Oraci Victoria Spiezia Howard Strauss Mary Rooney Maria A. Thomson
President 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President 3rd Vice President Secretary Chairman of the Board Sergeant-at-Arms Director Director Director Ex-Officio Ex-Officio Ex-Officio Ex-Officio President Emeritus Executive Director
“The Greater Woodhaven Development Corporation celebrates the New York City Landmarking of our Forest Park Carousel - the Jewel of Forest Park - this year 2013! After 20 years of our hard work, Mission Accomplished!”
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On Our 42nd Anniversary Forty Two Years is a Long Time For Those Who Are No Longer With Us And Did So Much For The Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association “The Guardian of Woodhaven” Mildred Ferchland Mary Whalen Peter Whalen Frank D’Orazi Helen Mastromauro Hon. Frederick D. Schmidt Joseph Mastromauro Our Dear Rita Thomson Vincent Sasso Hon. Arthur Katzman James Halulakos Barney Gerlando Mildred Castiglione Walter Roundtree Claire Kramer Sarah Zaure Stanley Anderson I. Cook Fafinski Vincent Biondo John Velez and Julia Schmidt
And one of the Founding Members of the Woodhaven Residents’ Security Patrol Eric Yodice Also Captain Rocco T. Salierno 102nd Precinct Auxiliary Police
To These Dedicated Individuals I Miss You and Thank You
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The 102nd Precinct Community Council Congratulates the Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association for 2013 Serving the Communities of Woodhaven, Ozone Park, Richmond Hill & Kew Gardens President - Latchman Budhai—Richmond Hill 1st Vice President - Harbans Singh H. Dillon - Richmond Hill 2nd Vice President - Ranjit Singh - Richmond Hill Treasurer - Sandra Dandarain - Ozone Park Secretary - Richard Smith - Woodhaven Meetings - 3rd Tuesday of the Month Richmond Hill Library @ 118-14 Hillside Avenue, Richmond Hill, NY 11419
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The WRBA in Action Members of the WRBA generously donated $500 to the Forest Park Aktion Club for Developmentally Challenged Adults.
At right, packing up another vehicle full of toys for the children of the Rockaways.
The WRBA’s Flashlight Vigil collected over 250 Flashlights for families enduring the aftermath of the hurricane.
The honorees from the WRBA’s 2012 Dinner Dance Fundraiser.
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2012-13 In Review The members of the WRBA sponsored a TBall Team - the Royals. Here, our future sluggers march in the annual parade.
The WRBA hosted a World Book Night event at our offices where 150 free books were handed out free of charge to residents.
Eight members of the WRBA have graduated from Citizens Police Academy in the past year.
The WRBA supports many other groups and events, such as the annual fundraiser for Alzheimer’s at our Forest Park Carousel.
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718-846-9267 85-06 JAMAICA AVENUE WOODHAVEN, NY 11421
OPEN TUESDAY - SATURDAY CLOSED SUN. & MON TUES to FRI 9 to 6 SAT 8 to 6
ARTHUR L. STERN, D.D.S. Family Dentistry 718-296-8100 80-46 Jamaica Avenue Woodhaven, NY 11421
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EST. 1920
Scaturro Supermarkets Charles Scaturro 1884 - 1975
Paul Scaturro 1919 - 1992
Rosario Scaturro 1916 - 1998
Executive Offices: 258-01 Hillside Avenue Floral Park, New York 11004-1620 718-347-1101 6301 Eleventh Avenue, Brooklyn
84-39 Jamaica Avenue, Woodhaven
718-847-9154
We Deliver Since 1974
DEEGAN’S
Wines & Liquors, Inc. Bob & Betty Ann Deegan
95-19 Jamaica Avenue Woodhaven, NY 11421
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO
LINDA FOGAL FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK IN 2013
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PHARMACY
We Accept All Insurances
Hours:
Free Home Delivery
Mon-Fri: 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Notary Republic
Sat:
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
We Accept WIC
Sun:
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
50% Off Greeting Cards Monthly and Weekly
80-07 Jamaica Avenue Woodhaven, NY 11421 718-296-0040
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Park Place Florist Serving Woodhaven for Over 30 Years For All Your Floral Needs
718718-846846-7200 www.parkplaceflorist.com 88-16 Jamaica Avenue Woodhaven, NY 11421
Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association
8989-04 Jamaica Avenue Woodhaven, NY 11421 Tel (718) 441 4138 Fax (718) 441 4969
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WRBA Members 2013 Adams, Frank & Helen Adorno, David Etienne Ahlbrand, Christine Aluyando, Jose Amabile, Elizabeth & Cosmo Annunziata, Arlene Augliera, Marge Bacher, Les & Marilyn Badillo, MaryAnne Bal, Erol Barbour, Vance & Christine Bartos, JoAnn Behling, Mariette Bermingham, Robert & Maureen Biglin, Maureen & Tom Blenkinsopp, Alexander Blenkinsopp, Marianne & Jeff Bucca, Colin & Janet Caltabiano, Sarah Carman, Patricia and Earl Carmody, Tom Caserma, Tony Chan, Dai Sim Chan-Smith, Janet & Richard Chosam, Chris and Nazreen Clarke, Judith Close, Judy Colberg, Martin Concolino, Maria Congemi, Sal Cooke Gyselings, Janet & Rudy Cordova, Marisol and Steve Cronin, Debbie DeCamp, Joan December, Emily Delgado, Nydia DeMartino, MaryAnn Diaz, Nereida Donovan, Gregory & Kathleen Driker, Viktoriya Driscoll, Ellen Terese Drollinger, Frank Duarte, Maritza Eggers, Patti Errante, Eleanore Farley, Dennis & Mary
Fernandez, Arcadia Fernandez, Maria and Eddey Figliola, Dorie Finnegan, Donald & Peg Flynn, Thomas Forte, Janet & Steve Francis, Luis Freiberger, Joy Frey, Grace Gagliardotto, Paul Gallagher, Michelle Gallagher, Tracey & Jaron Giannelli, Neil Gilligan, Carmela F. Glatt, Alexander Gohery, Jack Guelke, Pat Hennin, Roger & Josephine Hinchey, Roseanne Hunter, Jessie Hussain, Mohammed Hyslop, John Isabella, Marie and Carmela Johnert, Bill Jurgens, Joan Kaiser, Richard and Dorothy Kane, Sherman Kelly, Ken & Nora Kelly, Mike Kenealy, Catherine Khusial, Rueben Kim, Young Kishunie, Balram & Iris Kregzdys, Giedra Marija Kulis, Marilyn Kuszai, Joel LaTorre, George Leis, John Lemmon, William Lukosevicius, Asta Lyons, Cathy & Kevin Magovern, Fred Martinez, Carmen Masucci, Evelyn & Angelo McCaucey, Eugene McClain, Dolores
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WRBA Members 2013 McMorrou, Rosemary Miller, Mike Monning, Helga-Jennie & Horst Natal, Edwin Ordonez, Eduardo Palacios, Eduardo and Myriam Paz, Marie Penikas, Daina Polito, Robert Ponce, Lisanne Ponterio, Frank Quinn, Cynthia Reddy, William Roach, Judith Rodney, Yet Len Roesch, Madelyn Rotondo, Grace Ryan, Frank Scheid, Irene
Schott, Janice and Robert Shewczuk, Christina Solarzano, Carlos & Dilayla St. John, Susan and Daniel Stecker, Theresa & Warren Straus, Adam Sweeney, Sue & Ed Thomson, Maria & Robert Tony III (Anthony Georges) Torres, Fe Tan Valentin, Ray and Maria Van Deven, Jay & Victoria Varona, Ignacio Varona, Monica Virgona, Joe & Sue Wagner, Anne Wendell, Josephine & Edward Whalen, Patricia
Woodhaven Businesses Reaching Their Consumers The WRBA’s Journal is a keepsake that residents and community leaders enjoy while at the annual celebration of the Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association. But it is also published online on two well trafficked websites as well as broadcast to our residents via Facebook, Twitter and our Mailing lists. Each business that sponsors the WRBA is showing their support for the residents of Woodhaven—and we ask our residents to reciprocate and patronize the businesses that support us. Each business also gets a framed Thank You certificate - something you can display in your place of business to show your customers you care about their community. We will also welcome you to come on our weekly web-based radio show and talk about your business. To get your business listed in the 2014 journal and strengthen your relationship with the residents of Woodhaven - call us at 718-296-3735 or email us at info@woodhavennyc.org.
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View images of checks cleared and deposits. Review the transaction history on Internetenabled accounts. Transfer funds between accounts. Originate ACH transactions. Pay bills using bill payment and presentment services.
89-07 Jamaica Avenue Woodhaven, New York 11421
Place stop payments.
718.847.6333
Files can be downloaded to QuickBooks.
HOURS: Mon.-Wed. and Fri. 8:30-4:30pm Thursdays: Open until 7:00pm Saturday: 9:00-2:00pm
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Initiate wire transfers.
We support you like that.
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Scott Baron & Associates, P.C. We wish continued success to a great organization! Scott Baron Serving The Community For Almost 2 Decades
ALL TYPES OF INJURY CASES
1-866-WAS-HURT (866) 927-4878
Queens: 159-49 Cross Bay Boulevard Howard Beach, NY 11414 (718) 738-9800 Westchester: 1750 Central Park Avenue Yonkers, NY 10710 (914) 337-9800 www.scottbaronassociates.com
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Wm. Knabe WKG-90 Grand Piano
Kawai Bl 71 Studio Piano Upright Piano
WESTCHESTER
SOUTHERN QUEENS
112 South Central Ave. Hartsdale, NY 10530 Phone: (914) 295-0013 Hours: Mon-Sat 10-6 & Sun 12-5
90-02 Atlantic Avenue Ozone Park, NY 11416 Phone: (718) 322-0737 Hours: Mon-Sat 10-6 & Sun 12-5 (complementary free parking)
www.frankandcamilleswest.com
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Animal Clinic Of Woodhaven
r Yea ence er i Exp We Care About Your Pet As Much As You Do We are a full-service veterinary clinic specializing in orthopedics, general surgery, dentistry, ear cropping, and tail docking. We also carry a variety of pet supplies, including medicine. Contact us today to schedule an appointment. 76-23 Jamaica Avenue Woodhaven, NY 11421 Phone: (718) 296-0500 Email: info@petdocwoodhaven.com
K-9 Caterers 82-02 Cooper Avenue Glendale, N.Y. 11385 718-894-2416
Family Owned Business Serving Your Pet Needs Since 1969 • • • •
Join Us At Our
NEW LOCATION FALL 2013 75-16 Woodhaven Blvd. Glendale, NY 11385
Wholesale Prices Free Parking Pet Nutrition Experts Delivery Available
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Remember our heroes from 9/11/2001 - NEVER FORGET!! Congratulations to our friends at the Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association
Insurance and Retirement Products DEFENSIVE DRIVER CLASS
$40.00 $35.00 With Your Current Auto Policy MARK KLIMM INSURANCE AGENCY 84-15 Jamaica Avenue WOODHAVEN
No Tickets?
SAVE UP TO 10% Call for our Current Schedule
No Accidents?
CALL NOW! 877-441-6441 We speak Spanish & Chinese Have you reviewed your STATE FARM or GEICO policy lately??
We Write Homeowners Insurance!
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Board Member Greater Woodhaven Development Corp. & Woodhaven Business Improvement District
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Congratulations to all the 2013 Honorees!
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