By Sabina Cardali
Welcome to the Point. The Point being College Point.
Commander James Reilly and Auxiliary President Rose Cervasio announced that the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Post No. 885 changed its name Sept. 21 to Everett F. Herrel College Point Post No. 885, at 120-19 14th Rd.
Everett Herrel, known as “Sarge” for 56 years, was a longtime member who dedicated his life to the VFW and the community of College Point. He was involved in youth activities, Little League, bowling, Memorial Day committees, parades and the poppy campaign, and most of all, service to his country.
This dedication took place at the post with family and friends, post and auxiliary members present. Everett passed away in February and will be missed.
The Poppenhusen Institute will be mounting a Sept. 11 Memorial Exhibit, which will focus on those lost from College Point. It opens at the end of October and will be open for at least one year or probably more. For the sake of privacy and respect, the first opening will be only for family, clergy and representatives from the firehouse and police precinct. The following week, the public and special organizations will be invited for a second opening.
The Association for the Advancement of Blind and Retarded, and the New York Child Learning Institute are holding a fabulous fashions and boutique for their benefit on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 6 p.m., with dinner at 7 p.m. at Harper’s Restaurant, 1270 Union Turnpike, New Hyde Park, $30 per person for dinner and fashion show.
State Sen. Frank Padavan (R-Whitestone) was given a beautiful brunch at Douglaston Manor International, where he was honored for 30 years of partnering with the community to bring state resources to Queens, as well as working to improve the lives of New Yorkers.
Condolences to the families of Jean Soloway and Larry Costa.
Speedy recovery to Robert Carmichael.
Congratulations to Maureen Napolitan for bowling 200 and to Cathy Tuttle for bowling 215 at Whitestone Lanes.
The Rotary Club of Flushing had its First Annual Golf Outing at Douglaston Manor with an awards dinner at night. The underwriter was Kurt Weishaupt.
The Board of Trade will celebrate its 33rd anniversary at its dinner on Sunday, Oct. 6, at Antun’s in Queens Village. The banners will be changed six times throughout the year with new banners featuring all seasons and specific holidays.
Holy Trinity Parish School presents Fun Night 5,000, Friday, Oct. 18, at 8 p.m., Msgr. Haggarty Hall, 11 big money prizes. Your ticket donation of $100 entitles you to a night of food (buffet style), beverages, music by Inspiration and the chance to win $5,000. Contact Diana Stahura at 279-7257 for tickets and information.
Only 250 tickets will be sold. All tickets will be sold prior to the event on a first-come basis and also are available from the school at 746-1479, and rectory at 746-7730.
The next 109th Precinct Community Council meeting will be Wednesday, Oct. 9, at the 109th Precinct station house.
Sabina says…A strong word of caution. Nine cars were broken into at a recent golf tournament. Do not leave wallets, credit cards or laptop computers in the car when you go out to play.
Reach columnist Sabina Cardali by e-mail at timesledger@aol.com or call 229-0300, ext. 140.
