FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com march 26, 2015 • The Queens Courier 27 SCOTT BARON’S STAR OF QUEENS Mitc h Karpp program director of Youth and Camp Services at the Queens Central Y brought to you by star OF queens SCOTT BARON & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys & Counselors at Law 1-866-WAS-HURT (866) 927-4878 718.738.9800 Background: Mitch Karpp, 45, lives in Fresh Meadows where he was born and raised. He loves Queens for its hybrid of suburban Long Island feel and Manhattan hustle and bustle. The eclectic composition of the borough is something he also appreciates, and he feels every few blocks offers an all-encompassing sample of a different culture. Occupation: Karpp is the program director of Youth and Camp Services at the Queens Central Y at 67-09 108th St. in Forest Hills. He joined the Y family in 1984 as a camper before becoming the teen director in 1994, and finally moved up to his current post in 2010. His decision to stick with the organization was based on the evolution of its challenges that both intrigued him and gave him an opportunity to experience branching out into the community. Community Involvement: Along with the many traditional services offered by a local Y in New York, Karpp is instrumental in running four ongoing programs including Kidz Korner, the after-school establishment in which he has watched former kids become future staff members. Karpp designs activities with the objective of instilling a sense of respect, such as scavenger hunts that require cooperative problem solving. Recently Kidz Korner ran an extremely successful coat drive for this particularly brisk winter, as well as a book fair to benefit local nursery schools, and a costume party to raise money for their renovated gymnasium. Karpp works extensively with the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) to ensure free after-school programming to over 160 kids, a major change from the prior fee for service program which only held 10 kids. In addition, Karpp’s efforts helped usher the New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) decision to provide two free after-school service programs in Flushing. In the summers, Karpp runs the camp in Long Island which is part of his family’s legacy, as it was previously run by his father and brother. Greatest Achievement: “When I was promoted to program director. My idea of the success of Kidz Korner transformed when I realized I could expand the program and work with directors from all over to influence the larger community by diversifying.” Biggest Challenge: “Not knowing every director at first on a hands-on, personal basis. The day-to-day operations are sometimes disconnected, but somehow we have to correspond concurrently.” Inspiration: “My older brother. I learned a lot about this job from him, like the fact that patience is paramount and you have to treat people from all walks with an even level of respect.” By Ross Belsky CUTLER’S LIGHTING Over 50 Years Experience REPAIRS • REWIRING • RE-FINISHING • LAMP SHADES TAKE 20-50% OFF LAMP SHADE SALE on yellow and red tagged items 12 years from now, this LED bulb will still be saving you money. 10% OFF ANY PURCHASE With Coupon. Not combinable – New Orders Only. Limit 1 per customer. $150.00 max for discount. Excludes Repairs, Refi nishing, Rewiring. Exp. 4/15/15 CUTLER’S LIGHTING CUTLER’S LIGHTING LYNBROOK 817 Sunrise Hwy (2 Blocks west of Peninsula Blvd.) 516-887-1300 GREAT NECK 120 Northern Blvd. 516-482-1919 OFF Holiday Menu 5775 The Original BEN’S BEST DELI A 70 Year Legend rck Tonight’s Meal will be Better than all Others Just set the table buy the wine and we’ll do the rest! DINNER PACKAGE (for 10 people) Order Early! We Cater Everywhere Entrees _C_h_o_ic_e_ _o_f_ O__n_e_:____ Empire Whole Roasted Turkey (15 lbs.) Five Empire Roasted Chickens Brisket of Beef (4 lbs.) Side Dishes _C_h_o_ic_e_ _o_f_ T_w__o_:____ Stuffed Derma Spinach Souffle Potato Pudding Sweet Potato Pudding Matzoh Stuffing I_n_c__lu_d__e_s_:__________ • Chicken Soup (4 qts.) with 12 Matzoh Balls • Cole Slaw (2 lbs.) •Carrot •• Tzimmes (1 qt.) C A r a nberry Compote (1 qt.) Gift of Honey Cake We do not change our utensils for Passover We also have: Seder Plate - complete with Baytzah, Zeroa, Addt’l Honey Cake $9.95ea. Karpas, Maror and Charoset $15.95 Charoset $12.95/pt. Macaroons $15.95/lb. Orders must be placed by April 1st 96-40 Queens Blvd. Rego Park, NY 11374 1-800-BENS-BEST tel:(718) 897-1700 fax:(718) 997-6503 bensbest@gmail.com www.bensbest.com Credit Cards Welcome 2015 Appetizer _C_h_o_ic_e_ _o_f_ O__n_e_:______ Homemade Gefilte Fish (10 pcs.) Stuffed Cabbage (10 pcs.) Chopped Liver (3 lbs.) 30995 +tax
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