FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.couriersun.com JUNE 11, 2015 • THE COURIER SUN 11 Photo courtesy of Paul Bankert Photo courtesy of Olivia Zabrocki The Pet Adoption Fair hosted by the Richmond Hill Block Association will take place at Forest Park on Saturday, June 13. DEACON Pet adoption fair to take place in Forest Park BY ANGELA MATUA [email protected] @AngelaMatua Queens residents hoping to add another member to their family can attend the eighth-annual Pet Adoption Fair in Forest Park on Saturday, June 13. The Richmond Hill Block Association and the One Stop Richmond Hill Community Center host the fair, which has successfully provided homes to more than 70 cats and dogs. From noon to 4 p.m., families can visit the Buddy Monument at the intersection of Myrtle Avenue and Park Lane South in Forest Park, where the ASPCA, Animal Care & Control of NYC and Heavenly Angels Rescue will provide a furry friend. According to Paul Bankert, president of the Richmond Hill Block Association, rabbits will also be available for adoption this year. A nonprofi t organization in Queens called All About Rabbits Rescue will be on site to provide families with a rabbit of their own. Bankert said he helped conceive this fair because “it helps the community and helps animals.” Each person who adopts a pet will be provided with pet supplies including water and food bowls, collars, leashes and litter boxes. The ASPCA Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic will be on site to provide discounted or free procedures to the fi rst 25 participants who arrive before 7:30 a.m. The Richmond Hill Block Association is also asking those who cannot adopt to donate new or laundered blankets for the dogs and cats still in shelters. Monetary donations will also be accepted by each rescue group. NORMAN Paul Norman, Christ the King High School religion teacher, was ordained as deacon in the Brooklyn Queens Diocese at a ceremony on May 23 at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Prospect Heights. Deacon Norman is a Christ the King alumnus and has been with the high school for over 30 years, where he has served the school as faculty, dean, chairperson of the religion department as well as summer school principal. As a deacon, Mr. Norman has the power to administer the sacraments of baptism and Communion. He also has the ability to preach and assist at the altar. Deacon Norman is assigned to serve at Our Lady of Hope Church in Middle Village. Great rates like ours are always in season. 24-Month CD 1.25%APY* At Flushing Bank, we’re small enough to know you and large enough to provide you with the great rates you’re looking for. Hurry, an offer like this can’t last forever. For more information and to find out about our other great offers, visit your local Flushing Bank branch, call 800.581.2889 or visit www.FlushingBank.com. $5,000 minimum deposit *New money only. APY effective April 2, 2015. Annual percentage yield assumes principal and interest remain on deposit for a full year at current rate. Minimum deposit balance of $5,000 is required. Funds cannot be transferred from an existing Flushing Bank account. Premature withdrawals may be subject to bank and IRS penalties. Rates and offer are subject to change without notice. Flushing Bank is a registered trademark
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