FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.qns.com MARCH 24, 2016 • THE COURIER SUN 17 CUTLER’S LIGHTING Over 50 Years Experience REPAIRS • REWIRING • RE-FINISHING • LAMP SHADES WINTER BLAST SALE LAMP SHADE SALE 12 years from now, be saving you money. this LED bulb will still 10% OFF OFF ANY PURCHASE With Coupon. Not combinable – New Orders Only. Limit 1 per customer. $150.00 max for discount. LYNBROOK 817 Sunrise Hwy (2 Blocks west of Peninsula Blvd.) 516-887-1300 30-50% OFF On yellow tagged items GREAT NECK 120 Northern Blvd. 516-482-1919 Excludes Repairs, Refi nishing, Rewiring. Exp. 3/31/16 CUTLER’S LIGHTING CUTLER’S LIGHTING SCOTT BARON’S STAR OF QUEENS Alvin Warsha via k Chairman Community Board 8 Role as chair: Chairman Alvin Warshaviak has very much enjoyed his 25 years of service to the community board. He loves having the ability 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 to give back to his community and truly improve people’s lives on a daily basis. Personal back g round : Before moving to New York, Warshaviak lived in Newark, New Jersey. After marriage, he moved to Forest Hills, and then Hillcrest, where he has been living for the past 40 years. The chairman also holds multiple degrees including a bachelor’s from City College, a master’s degree from Baruch College and a master’s degree from St. John’s University. Profesional back g round : Previously, he worked as controller for District Council 37 and has also been involved in the Queens Purim Parade, the D.A. Commission and MLK Commission. As far as his chairman position, Warshaviak has decided to retire, mainly to spend more time with his two grandchildren who live in Israel. The chairman understands the importance of family and because of this, he travels between New York and Israel on occasion in order to visit them. Motivation: What motivates Warshaviak is feeling that his purpose in life is to uplift those around him. He thanks God for having the opportunity to fulfill his duty of improving local communities and the lives of numerous individuals. Favorite memory: His favorite memory has been the entirety of his 25 years of service on the board. He gives much credit to the members of Community Board 8 for making his tenure on the board such an unforgettable experience. In a board meeting on March 9, including Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, Warshaviak was honored for his 25 years of service to the communities under Community Board 8, which pertains to Briarwood, Flushing South, Fresh Meadows, Holliswood, Hillcrest, Jamaica Estates, Jamaica Hills, Kew Gardens Hills and Utopia. Biggest challenge: As with any team, there is always a need to negotiate and put differences aside by the way of reaching a consensus. Warshaviak has very much enjoyed being part of this process within Community Board 8 in order to ensure that the board works to its fullest potential. Accomplishments: One of his biggest accomplishments from his career was working with the communities of Hillcrest, Kew Gardens Hills and Jamaica Estates in order to find jobs for local residents. With the collaboration of local synagogues, Warshaviak was able to help many people find employment. Aside from this, over the years he has enjoyed organizing entertainment and sports programs for both adults and children.
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