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By Joanna DelBuono
Brooklyn Daily
Canarsie
It’s high interest ahead and congrats to LaVasia Peterson, the new veep store manager at the “most convenient” bank’s Canarsie branch. LaVasia has been with TD Bank since 2002, first as an assistant head teller and then store manager at the Caesar’s Bay location. She will serve customers by overseeing new business development, consumer and business lending, managing personnel, and overseeing day-to-day operations.
TD’s newest executive also volunteers with the Power of Women Mentorship Program, the American Lung Association, and the American Cancer Society. Where does she get the time? LaVasia is also a member of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce. A true borough daughter if ever there was one.
LaVasia will be front and center when the new branch snips the ribbon and hosts its grand-opening on Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm. Come on down and visit.
TD Bank [9001 Flatlands Ave. at Remsen Avenue in Canarsie, (856) 751–9000].
Sunset Park
A hero among us
Huzzah and hooray to Ted Tudor, a social work assistant for Lutheran Family Health Center’s Community Medicine Program, who was recently honored with a hero award by the New York City Providers of Health Care for the Homeless during National Health Center Week.
Our unsung hero was recognized for his dedication and qualities of compassion and empathy to the homeless, and for going above and beyond the expectations of his job. Ted is also a team player, who is willing to assist his coworkers at a moment’s notice.
He is just one heck of a jolly good fella, according to Barbara Conanan, director of Lutheran Family Health.
“At the core of Ted’s character is his respect for others, which he so often shows without expecting anything in return,” she said.
Standing O gives Ted its own hero award for being such a great guy.
Lutheran Family Health Centers [150 55th St. at First Avenue in Sunset Park, (718) 630–7000].
Borough Wide
Stop the presses!
Can you sing, dance, tell a joke, and are over age 50? If so, it’s time again for the seventh annual Senior Idol Contest, geared to youse residents of our fine borough. If you think you have the chops to wear the mantle of fame and fortune and be Brooklyn’s Senior Idol, then come on down for open auditions at Xaverian High School on Sept. 24 from 4 to 6 pm. If you plan to warble for your supper, you should bring a CD or cassette tape accompaniment.
Contestants will be judged by a panel and audience votes on Oct. 5 at 7 pm
“Every year, the competition attracts great talent,” state Sen. Marty Golden, (R–Bay Ridge) told Standing O. The good senator invited all to the auditions and to make it to the show, because this year, “it’s gonna be a great show.”
Tickets are $10 and proceeds benefit the music department at Xaverian High School.
Xaverian High School, [7100 Shore Rd. at 71st Street in Bay Ridge, (718) 238–6044]
More interest
Northfield Bank has added three new branch managers for the borough’s branches. David Cherny is the new veep and manager of the Brighton Beach branch. Trudy Phillp has the honors at the Flatbush branch. And Kevin Xue dons the title at the Bensonhurst branch.
Standing O sends out congratulations to the topping triumvirate.
Bay Ridge
Exceptional employees
Biziki Abayomi, James Bonavita, Bonnie Diaz, Adrian Fernandez, Matthew Kenrick, Jamie Lamanno, Siobhan Masterson, Ivette Medina, Joel Perez, Anthony Perrone, Herb Reed, Leslie Ann Thomas, and Perneatha Waddy are all exceptional employees and will be honored at a special luncheon hosted by the Guild For Exceptional Children on Sept.11.
The terrific panel distinguished itself for providing quality and compassionate care to children and adults living with developmental disabilities, while demonstrating integrity, vision, and excellence.
Standing O gives the honorees a giant shout-out and wishes them continued years of success and service.
The Guild for Exceptional Children [301 68th St. at Third Avenue in Bay Ridge (718) 491–6250].