Date: Fri 08-Jan-1999

Publication: Bee

Author: ANDYG

Quick Words:

Police-Qubick-Fekete

Full Text:

Police Dept. Honors Departing Veterans

(with photo)

In ceremonies before their January 5 meeting, Police Commission members

recognized the long careers and accomplishments of two men who have retired

from the Newtown Department of Police Services -- Captain Michael Fekete and

Sergeant John Qubick.

Both men received plaques commemorating their years of service.

Mr Fekete retired from the department one year ago. Mr Qubick retired last

April.

Mr Fekete served as an auxiliary police officer from 1967 to 1969. In 1969, he

became a constable. He was promoted to sergeant in 1972, became a lieutenant

in 1983 and was named captain in 1989. He served as acting police chief from

February to July of 1996, retiring as a captain on December 31, 1997.

Mr Qubick was a member of the police department for 28 years, having joined

the constabulary in January 1970. He was one of the founding members of the

department. He served as a patrolman, youth officer and detective before

becoming a sergeant in December 1974.

Both men received numerous commendations during their careers with the police

department.