The QUeeNS CoUrier •JANUARY 10, 2013 for breaking news visit www.queenscourier.com Five Towns College SCOTT BARON’S STAR OF QUEENS Open House• Learn about our Degree & Internship Programs Saturday, December 8 at 1 pm• Presentations & Demonstrations in our Professional Studios • Learn about our Degree & Internship Programs • Presentations & Demonstrations in our Professional Studios• Meet with Admissions & Financial Aid Representatives • Meet with Admissions & Financial Aid Representatives • Scholarships Available • Scholarships Available spring classes start january 28. apply now! star OF queens shawn slevin Founder, Swim Strong Foundation • A U D I O R E C O R D I N G T E C H N O L O G Y • B R O A D C A S T I N G • B U S I N E S S • E L E M E N T A R Y T E A C H E R E D U C A T I O N • F I L M / V I D E O • J O U R N A L I S M • M A S S C O M M U N I C A T I O N • M U S I C T E A C H E R E D U C A T I O N • M U S I C B U S I N E S S • M U S I C P E R F O R M A N C E • T H E A T R E A R T S COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Shawn Slevin founded the Swim Strong Foundation 6 3 1 . 6 5 6 . 2 1 1 0 3 0 5 N . S e r v i c e R o a d D i x H i l l s , N e w Y o r k 1 1 74 6 w w w . f t c . e d u in 2009. Slevin and her team of about 55 volunteers provide water safety and swim programs to nearly 2,000 people throughout Queens and parts of Brooklyn. Being a non- FREE Eye Exam and great exercise, which ultimately can fend off diabetes and obesity.A New York City native, Slevin was born in ManhattanPERSONAL BACKGROUND:profit, Slevin also works on connecting with local businesses to acquire funding, and shealso looks to partner with different health care companies who occasionally come to anyof the foundation’s four locations to give talks about the importance of good nutrition and raised in Woodside. She attended the Mary Lewis Academy and Baruch College, WITH PURCHASE OF COMPLETE PAIR OF GLASSES and swam for a time at both institutions. Before starting the Swim Strong Foundation, OR EYE EXAM ONLY – $25 (REG. $85) the “over 8,000 children that she has had the fortune of working with.”Slevin coached for 40 years at St. Sebastian’s in Woodside, and is grateful to have had COMPETITIVE PRICES stand on the shoulders of those who came before us.”Slevin credits her strong work ethic to her family, and said she thinks that “we all with • Personalized Service & Attention others, Slevin believes that her entire experience with the foundation was and will con-nstead of pinpointing one specific moment that trumps theFAVORITE MEMORY: I • Our Professionally Trained Staff tinue to be eternally rewarding. Will Give You A Careful Fit “To be able to do this work is incredible,” said Slevin. “To be so fortunate to have • Newest Styles found your advocacy in life and be able to embrace it and change not only your life, but • No Gimmicks others that you work with – that’s powerful.” 20% OFF We Honor right path for success in their future. The swimming routine helped them apply discipline Slevin was initially inspired to begin her foundation because of theINSPIRATION:students she coached in her early years. Many of them kept in touch with their formercoach, and would tell Slevin that the work they all did together really set them on the ALL PURCHASES Most Competitor’s to other areas of their lives, such as schoolwork and overall focus, and Slevin wanted to not to be combined with any other offer Coupons take that to a broader scale. Varilux no-line bifocals “It’s about helping people first and foremost; helping them get the skills and the confi-“It’s not about what we do in the pool, it’s about how we live our lives,” said Slevin. $170 with any other offer. SERVICE WITH HIGH QUALITY & LOW PRICES the biggest challenge for her is figuring out how to get to the next level – ultimately, she As a nonprofit, the Swim Strong Foundation doesn’t have aBIGGEST CHALLENGE:other aspects of their lives.”budget to go out and advertise, so it relies primarily on word of mouth. Slevin said that. WE OFFER PERSONALNOT A CHAINHUGE SELECTION! 50% OFFmay apply.Some restrictionsNot to be combinedmetal framesdence to protect themselves and be strong in the water, and how do they take that intoWE ARE A LOCAL FAMILY-RUN BUSINESS,Choose From Over 300 Framesprogessive lenses w/plastic or non-prescription sunglasses. hopes to be able to spread outside of Queens and Brooklyn. 2 Pairs of Eyeglasses Some restrictions may apply. BY MAGGIE HAYES (Frames & Lenses) Not to be combined with any other offer. $99 with any other offer. • Lenses Duplicated • Motor Vehicle Exam SCOTT BARON & ASSOCICATES, P.C.brought to you by• Prescription Filled• Adjustments Done At No Extra Charge• Lab on Premises • Tinting • Eye Examsmay apply.Some restrictionsNot to be combinedChoose From Over 300 Frames Clifford Optical 1-866-WAS-HURT (866) 927-4878Attorneys & Counselors at Law 38-19 BELL BOULEVARD, BAYSIDE •718.229.8086 718.738.9800 OFFERING THE LOWEST PRICES ON CONTACT LENSES
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