Co-op City Times 03/13/10

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Vol. 45 No. 11

Saturday, March 13, 2010

2010 Election Committee Chair and co-Chairs named

BY ROZAAN BOONE Last week, the Riverbay Board of Directors voted to approve not only the 2010 election schedule and rules and regulations, but also the Election Committee chair and co-chairs, ushering in this year’s election season which will begin on Monday, March 29 when the petition period begins.

At last Wednesday’s meeting, Board President Othelia Jones appointed Bill Gordon to chair and Directors Eleanor Bailey and Francine Jones to co-chair the 2010 Election Committee. Their appointments were approved by a consensus vote of the Board.

“I volunteered to be chair of the 2010 Election Committee because I thought I could bring some fresh new ideas to the process and hopefully avoid some of the conflicts that we’ve experienced in the past,” said Director Gordon, who finished eighth in last year’s Board election, but

became the next eligible winner to fill the fourth place seat after two disqualified candidates were unsuccessful in appealing the decision. “The co-chairs of this year’s Election Committee are Director Eleanor Bailey who brings her experience to the committee having chaired it last year, and also Director Francine Reva Jones who, like myself, is a new Board member. It is my hope that together, we can bring balance to the 2010 Election Committee, as well as a new point of view.”

A retired maintenance supervisor for the New York City Transit Authority, Gordon is also a professional tax preparer. In addition, he has served for many years in the U.S. Army Reserve, reaching the rank of Sergeant Major.

Having lived in Co-op City for more than 25 years, Gordon has been active in many community organizations, including (Continued on page 4)

Building 7 water shutdown on Thursday On Thursday, March 18, all domestic water (hot or cold) in Building 7 will be turned off so that a main water valve can be replaced.

The shut down will begin at 9 a.m. and it is expected to last six (6) hours.

Please note that when water service resumes, shareholders should turn on their taps and allow the water to flow for a few minutes since they may notice some discolored water which is normal after this type of repair work.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your —R iver b a y C or p or a tion patience and cooperation.

2010 Election schedule revised; Petition period begins on Monday, March 29

BY ROZAAN BOONE The date of the Riverbay Board election has been rescheduled to give all shareholders the opportunity to vote in this year’s election for the Board of Directors.

Last week, the Riverbay Board approved the 2010 election schedule and rules and regulations. However, it was later realized that the date of the election,

which was scheduled to take place on Wednesday, May 19, was the observance of the Jewish holiday of Shavous. As a result, the date of the election was moved ahead by one week to Wednesday, May 26 in order that every shareholder will have the opportunity to cast their vote for the candidates of their choice in this

Experts present information on preventing sexual attacks

BY BILL STUTTIG At Thursday evening’s seminar in the Bartow Community Center, aside from The Department of Public Safety hostrepresentatives from the Department of ed the first two of three Sexual Abuse Public Safety—who provided information Prevention Seminars this past Tuesday on upcoming self defense and rape preand Thursday featuring presentations vention classes that trained officers will be from experienced detectives, prosecutors offering in the near future—the seminar and social service workers on how to prefeatured three main guest speakers: vent a potential attack and what to do in the event that you are attacked.

The final seminar in the series will be (Continued on page 2) at 7 p.m. this Tuesday, March 16th in Room 45 of the Einstein Community Center.

Explaining the rationale for offering such information to the community, Chief Frank Apollo said, “This is part of our initiative to help the community be as safe as possible in all situations. These seminars cover a variety of situations from how to avoid situations that leave you vulnerable to an attack, to how to fight off an attack, how to avoid work place harassment, and how to report an incident if you become a victim of rape or any type of sexual abuse or harassment. The seminars are Lieutenant Carmelo Perez and Officer Milton open to both sexes and all age Gregory demonstrate basic self-defense techniques in fending off an approaching attacker. groups, from seniors to teens.”

Photo by Bill Stuttig

2010 BOARD ELECTION SCHEDULE (Machine Vote) Monday, March 29th

Petition Period Begins (9:00 a.m.)

Monday, April 12th

Petition Period Ends (5:00 p.m.) *must be a shareholder to be eligible to vote

Tuesday, April 20th

Candidates’ Meeting (8:00 p.m.)

Bartow Community Center, Room 31

Saturday, April 24th

Official Listing of Candidates

Tuesday, April 27th

Election Committee Meeting (7:00 p.m.)

Saturday, May 8th

1st Election Edition 1st Election Notice (Co-op City Times)

Wednesday, May 12th

Candidates’ Forum (7:30 pm) (Dreiser Center, Auditorium B)

Saturday, May 15th

2nd Election Edition 2nd Election Notice (Co-op City Times)

Monday, May 17th

Candidates’ Forum (7:30 p.m.)

(Einstein Loop Community Center, Room 45)

Saturday, May 22nd

3rd Election Edition 3rd Election Notice (Co-op City Times)

Wednesday, May 26th

Annual Meeting Begins Voting from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Vote Tally – 9:00 p.m. Room 31 Bartow

Thursday, May 27th

If no quorum reached on May 26th meeting, voting with paper ballots will be available in Building Lobbies beginning at 8:00 a.m. for eligible shareholders who did not vote on May 26, 2010.

Thursday, June 3rd

Recount, 9:30 a.m. (Board of Elections)

Wednesday, June 9th

Swearing in of Elected Board Members (7:00pm) (Bartow Center, Room 31)

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Sexual Abuse Seminars Veronica Solis from Safe Horizons, a sexual assault victims assistance program; Sergeant Grace O’Donnell, a long-time detective with the New York Police Department’s Special Victim’s Unit and Assistant District Attorney Seanan Reidy of the Bronx District Attorney’s Child and Sexual Abuse Division. Each of these three experts covered methods for avoiding situations that leave you vulnerable to attack and the proper steps to take in the immediate aftermath of an attack from getting the proper medical help to taking the proper steps to help police and prosecutors gather evidence that can lead to the arrest and conviction of a rapist or abuser.

After the three presentations, Public Safety Lieutenant Carmelo Perez, with the assistance of Sergeant Tara Rivera and Officer Milton Gregory, provided basic self-defense methods for avoiding and fighting off an attack at its outset.

Statistics quoted during the seminar revealed that while only one in 33 men will be the victim of a sexual attack during their lifetime, one in six women will be victimized making rape or sexual abuse a crime much more likely to victimize women. The experts also said that the FBI considers rape to be the second most violent crime and, as all the experts revealed, it is a crime that can stay with the victim, in the form of flashbacks or other psychological effects, for years, if not for the rest of your life.

Sgt. Rivera, who read Solis’ presentation to the gathering because the Safe Horizons representative had laryngitis, emphasized avoiding situations where sexual coercion often leads to sexual

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activity taking place without your consent. The presentation repeatedly stressed being firm and upfront in dating situations when it is not your intention or desire to have sexual relations on that evening or occasion or any occasion thereafter.

The presentation gave particular attention to being careful in clubs or bars and asking people, particularly women, to be always aware of their drink, never leaving it unattended or allowing someone else to get a drink for you. Slipping drugs into drinks, which causes the victim to lose their self awareness, is one of the more prevalent methods for rapists to prey on unsuspecting women.

The Safe Horizons presentation also advised women to stay out of isolated situations, be aware of your surrounding, and to trust your instincts and quickly leave a situation where you feel vulnerable, such as an elevator or a dark vacant street.

People were advised to always walk with confidence and purpose to avoid being targeted as a potential victim and be aware of your surroundings at all time.

All the experts advised the seminars’ attendees to avoid using devices, such as headphones and iPods when walking alone because they greatly limit your awareness and your presence of mind.

Sgt. O’Donnell, a 20-year veteran of the NYPD and a detective with the Special Victims Unit for the past seven years, said that numerous interviews with convicted rapists and sex attackers revealed that they often seek out the most vulnerable when choosing a victim,

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someone who appears weak or distracted as they walk along. The attendees were also advised to always carry a cell phone, making sure that it is sufficiently charged, and have enough money for bus fare or a cab in case you feel the need to leave a situation quickly.

O’Donnell advised that in the tragic circumstance that you do become a victim of a rape or other sex crime, it is essential that the victim gets medical attention quickly to protect oneself from further damage, such as HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases or pregnancy.

O’Donnell said that there are hospitals within New York City specially equipped for handling these situations. In the Bronx, those hospitals include North Central Bronx Hospital, Jacobi Hospital and Lincoln Hospital.

Both O’Donnell and Assistant District Attorney Reidy said that for all victims, it is essential that you seek help immediately before you change clothes, wash, or even brush your teeth. Reidy said that in sexual abuse or rape cases, the crime scene is the victim’s body and evidence that can lead to the conviction of the rapist, including key DNA evidence, often comes from the body of the victim.

In most cases, when victims wait to report the crimes, tests to determine evidence become much less conclusive and after 72 hours become ineffective altogether.

ADA Reidy also said that with most sex crimes, there are usually no witnesses to the actual attack, but nevertheless witnesses to events leading up to the attack or the aftermath of the attack can be effective in leading to a successful prose-

cution and conviction.

All the experts revealed that the victim knows the attacker in 80% of all rape and sexual abuse cases and in many of these cases the victim can be reluctant to report the crime. But this kind of inaction only leads to future attacks being committed by the same perpetrator either against that victim again or other victims.

The experts also revealed that in the vast majority of sexual attacks, weapons are never used, but the attacker carries out his actions by either overpowering the victim with superior size and strength or, as in the case of date rape, through coercion, psychological manipulation, or rendering the victim incapable of making sound decisions through the use of alcohol and/or drugs.

ADA Reidy revealed that the severity and punishment for crimes associated with sexual abuse greatly varies from violent sexual attacks resulting in serious injury which can be punishable by up to 25 years in jail, to unwanted touching or brief fondling, which is a misdemeanor that can still result in some jail time for the perpetrator.

After the presentations, Lieutenant Perez, who moderated for the evening, asked residents who wished to take part in future self-defense and rape prevention workshops to indicate their interest by signing up. Residents who might be interested in the class, which will detail a variety of self defense techniques, but were not in attendance at any of the seminars, can sign up for the classes by logging on to www.ccpd.us or by calling Lt. Perez at 718-320-3300, Ext. 3335.

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2nd Combing Co-op City Volunteers needed for ACS’s Relay for Life Relay for Life is a signature event of the American Cancer Society (ACS) where cancer survivors are honored and those who have been lost to cancer are memorialized. This year’s Relay will be held on June 12th -13th at Truman High School in Co-op City. The ACS is currently recruiting committee members for this year’s event. The next committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 16th at 7 p.m. in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. For more information on how you can become involved, please contact Olevia Brown at (718) 547– 5064, Ext. 2100.

CDEC11 Community Calendar Meeting Community District Education Council (CDEC) 11, will be holding a meeting on Thursday, March 18, 6-9 p.m. at P.S. 144 in the Bronx and all parents, guardians, educators and elected officials are being invited to discuss concerns about District 11 education issues.

Among the topics to be discussed are: school closings, capital needs, overcrowding in D11 schools, special needs and ELL students and charter schools.

The Michelangelo School is located at 545 Gunther Avenue, Bronx, NY 10369.

This meeting is sponsored by the District 11 Parent Leadership, CEC11, Presidents Council and Title 1 DPAC. For more information, contact CDEC 11 at (718) 519-2647.

Zodiacs Track Team orientation set for April 3rd The renowned Co-op Citybased Zodiacs Track Team will hold an orientation for potential new members and their parents or guardians beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 3rd in room 28 of the Bartow Community Center.

A parent or guardian for each child must attend the orientation in order for the child to be considered. For more information, call President Thomas Francis at 718-679-2060, or Co-President Winston Dinkins at 917-441-6196.

FRONT PA G E

Annual Income Affidavits

BY LOUIS SALEGNA, CONTROLLER The annual income affidavit process for Co-op City residents is currently underway. The Income Affidavit and related instructions were mailed out this week to all cooperators required to file (excluded are new residents who moved into Co-op City after December 31, 2009, and those cooperators on the Section 8 Program).

The due date for returning your completed Affidavit, which must be notarized, is April 30, 2010. Currently, surcharges based upon 2008 Income Affidavit forms will expire June 30, 2010. New surcharges will be imposed for the period July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 based upon data taken from your 2009 Income Affidavit form. Please note that it is essential that every cooperator submits their 2009 Income Affidavit in a timely manner. If you filed an application for extension in lieu of a 2009 NYS Tax Return, you are still required to submit your affidavit by April 30, 2010. Please estimate your income and identify it as “Estimated Income.“ File an amended affidavit once you have filed your tax return or you will be subject to the maximum 50% surcharge. Also, please note that Riverbay must be notified in writing with a copy of the extension form.

I n ca ses wher e t her e a r e t wo sh a r eh old er s of a n a p a r t m en t , a n d if one of t h e sh a r eh old er s h a s p er m a n en t ly va ca t ed t h e a p a r t m en t , it is im p or t a n t t ha t t he r em a in in g sh a r eh old er su b m it d ocu m en t a t ion to R iver b a y C or p or a t ion a s t o wh er e t h e va ca t in g sh a r eh old e r cu r r en t ly r es i d e s .

Accep t a ble d ocum en ta t ion cou ld b e (1) d r iver ’s licen se with cu r r en t a d d r ess; (2) copy of t h e a p a r t m en t lea se; (3) u t ilit y b ill wit h cu r r en t a d d r ess. I f th is d oc-

um en ta t ion is n ot su b mit t ed wit h t h e I n come Affid a vit , t h e incom e a ffid a vit will b e r et u r n ed a s incom p let e u n t il t h e d ocu m en t a t ion is su b m it t ed . T h e sh a r eh old er will be lia b le for a ll su r ch a r ges a ssessed , n o cr ed it s will b e issued for su r ch a r ges a lr ea d y a ssessed .

Failure to complete and return the Income Affidavit form in a timely manner will result in the maximum surcharge of 50% of your basic carrying charges being levied on July 1, 2010.

You would then be required to pay the 50% surcharge for each month, through the end of the month you finally filed. In no event will credit be given for excess surcharges already assessed as a result of failure, neglect or refusal of the cooperator to file the Income Affidavit on a timely basis. The instructions being mailed with the Income Affidavit form include a cover letter and worksheet which will assist the cooperator in determining whether they are subject to a carrying charge surcharge.

Cooperators are advised to read the material very carefully.

As required by State law, copies of Income Affidavit forms will be submitted to the State for verification of income against filed tax return. Cooperators are cautioned, therefore, to make sure that the data provided come from their NY State tax return. Riverbay staff will hold all-day sessions to assist cooperators in filling out their Income Affidavit form on Monday, April 19th and Wednesday, April 21st from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 1; Bartow Center, Room 28; and Einstein Center, Room 35. Extra forms will be available at the sessions for those cooperators who do not receive their mailed copy. Notaries will also be present so cooperators can file their completed Income Affidavit form at the sessions.

Any cooperators wishing to have their Income Affidavit form notarized must present two (2) forms of identification, one of which must be a picture of the individual. The affidavit will not be notarized without proper identification.

Completed forms must be returned to Riverbay Corporation by April 30, 2010.

Special boxes have been set up in the CSO Offices at Dreiser and Einstein and the Administration Office Reception area at Bartow Avenue for this purpose. The boxes will be open during regular business hours (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.). An additional box will be available after 5:00 p.m. during the week and all day on weekends at the Bartow Security Office.

Also for your convenience, there will be personnel available at the following locations to assist and/or notarize your income affidavit form: 1. Assemblyman Michael Benedetto’s Office, Dreiser Center, Room 12.

2. Congressman Joseph Crowley’s Office, Dreiser Center, Room 3.

3. Jewish Community Council Office, Dreiser Center, Room 18.

4. Multi-Service, 140 Carver Loop.

Enclosed with the annual income affidavit packet is a letter from Mr. Ron Caesar, Director of Risk Management, regarding the submission of co-op insurance declaration page or certified letter from your insurance broker or company showing that you have the required insurance coverage on your apartment.

Please note that the insurance documentation must be submitted along with your annual income affidavit by no later than April 30, 2010 to avoid the assessment of $150 Community Complaint fine. Any questions regarding the insurance documentation should be addressed to the Risk Management Department at (718) 320-3388.

Lady Mustangs are “Tru” student athletes Harry S Truman High School is proud to announce that four of its top players from the girls’ varsity basketball team are being offered full-tuition scholarships at four competitive four-year colleges due to their outstanding performance in the classroom and on the court.

Unique Williams, Nijee Scott, Nijee Townsend, and Mary Denise Libbett have excelled academically during their high school careers while playing basketball for the Lady Mustangs.

“The fact that these four girls from a top ten New York City team are eligible for four-year colleges is a huge accomplishment because the girls have reached such high standards as basketball players and students…this means they are student athletes of the highest order,” states Coach John Burke.

Burke, who works closely with guidance counselors like Andrea Joubert to help the girls make the most of their college planning process, also took the team to Ireland last year where the student athletes competed against another basketball team.

Burke added, “With such hard economic conditions, more families are turning to SUNY schools, which is making it more competitive to get into state schools. Our girls are being recruited to private four-year schools where they are valued as students and athletes.”

Truman High School scholar/athletes: (L-R) Unique (Continued on page 5)

Williams, Nijee Scott, Nijee Townsend, and Mary Denise Libbett. In the back is Coach John Burke.

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Election Schedule

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year’s election. This change to the election schedule was unanimously approved by the Board.

The only other changes made to the schedule, in addition to the date of the election, are the dates of the two official Candidates’ Forum which will now be held on Wednesday, May 12 in Auditorium B of the Dreiser Community Center at 7:30 p.m. and the other on Monday, May 17 in Room 45 of the Einstein Community Center at 7:30 p.m. In addition, the publication for the three election supplements in the Co-op City Times were also changed. Those issue dates are now Saturday, May 8, May 15 and May 22. All other dates in the election schedule remain the same as published last week. (See revised 2010 election schedule on page 1.) The 2010 election rules and regulations were also changed to reflect the revisions that were made to the election schedule.

“Basically, the changes were made because we didn’t realize at the time that the date of the election was scheduled on a Jewish holiday and we want to make election day accessible to as many cooperators as possible so we changed the date,” said Director Bill Gordon, Chairman of the 2010 Election Committee.

Election Committee

With the petition period beginning on Monday, March 29, and ending on Monday, April 12, prospective candidates will have two weeks to gather the required 75 signatures.

Each candidate should take care to ensure that the signatures are written clearly and legibly, that those signing their petitions are indeed residents of Co-op City, and that all other pertinent information is accurate, such as building and apartment numbers.

This year, shareholders will be voting to fill five open seats on the Board as the 3 year terms of Directors Helen Atkins, Tony Illis, Andrea Leslie and Evelyn Santiago are expiring. Director Michelle S. Davy, who was seated last year to complete the unexpired one year term of former Director Cleve Taylor, is also running for re-election this year.

Any cooperator in good financial standing can run for a three-year term on the Board.

The minimum required number of valid cooperator signatures on candidate petitions is 75.

Those interested in running for the Board can request qualifying petitions in person from the Riverbay administration office receptionist each weekday beginning on Monday, March 29, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

After 5 p.m. weekdays and throughout the weekend, petitions can be picked up at the

Department of Public Safety window in the Bartow Center. The signed petitions must be returned no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, April 12 to the Riverbay Legal Department.

All petitions must be picked up and signed for by the prospective candidates, not by any representative, friend or family member.

There will be one vote per unit by residents who are shareholders of record as of April 12, 2010.

A candidates’ meeting where candidates’ petitions will be officially certified or rejected is scheduled for 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 20th in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center.

The official listing of candidates will then be published in the Co-op City Times on Saturday, April 24th.

The first of three consecutive special election supplements will be published in the Coop City Times on Saturday, May 8, in which each of the candidates will place statements and advertisements outlining their qualifications for the position of Riverbay Board Director and their views on issues facing the community. The second election supplement will be published on Saturday, May 13 and the final edition on Saturday, May 22.

The two official Candidates’ Forums, as

scheduled by the Election Committee, will take place on Wednesday, May 12 in Dreiser Auditorium B, at 7:30 p.m., and the other on Monday, May 17 in Einstein Community Center, Room 45, 7:30 p.m.

The annual meeting of shareholders to elect candidates to serve three-year terms on the 15-member Board, which sets policy for Riverbay Corporation and the Co-op City community, will take place on Wednesday, May 26th.

This year’s Board election will once again be conducted by voting machines. Voting will take place in the building lobbies from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on May 26th. After the polls close on May 26th, the tallies will be counted after 8 p.m. in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center.

A recount, if necessary, will be conducted on Thursday, June 3rd.

The final results of the election will be posted in the three community centers the next day and published in the next issue of the Co-op City Times that Saturday, May 29th.

After the results are certified, the five top vote getters in this year’s election will be sworn in as new members of the Riverbay Board of Directors on Wednesday, June 9th and begin serving their terms.

shareholders who wish to be candidates for the Board of Directors,” said Director Bailey. “This is a privilege for anyone who wishes to be involved in this process, and to serve the Co-op City community.”

Director Francine Jones was elected to the Riverbay Board in 2009. She is a retired Legal Secretary. She is also the President of the African American Association here in Co-op City.

“I’m happy to serve on the Election Committee and to be able to make whatever contributions possible to help the process move along smoothly and ensure a fair and balanced election,” said Director

Francine Jones.

In addition to co-chairing the Board’s Audit Committee, Director Francine Jones also co-chairs the Buildings and Grounds and Youth Committees.

Director Gordon said this week that the Election Committee is still in formation.

“Hopefully, by this time next week, we’ll have the full committee in place and we’ll be ready to get to work as soon as the time comes,” said Gordon. “My goal as the chair of the committee is to make sure that we strictly adhere to the rules and regulations and hopefully, we will have a quiet election.”

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the Section Five Association which he presided over for some 4 years. Director Gordon is currently the President of the Building 35 Association. He also co-chairs the Board’s Cooperator Appeals and Garage Committees.

Following his retirement from the NYC Transit Authority, Gordon served as Co-op City’s Ombudsman for a brief period before resigning to go back into retirement to pursue personal endeavors.

Eleanor Bailey, who was first elected to the Riverbay Board in 2005, is no stranger to Riverbay elections having chaired the 2009 Election Committee. A

retired Postal Service employee, Director Bailey has served as Chairperson of the Election Committee for her local, NY Metro Postal Union.

Currently, Director Bailey chairs the Board’s Budget and Buildings and Grounds Committees, as well as the Labor Committee of the Board as a whole. In addition, she co-chairs the Youth, and the Community Relations/Seniors & Handicapped Committees.

“I’m hoping that the election will be smoother than it was last year and once again, the Election Committee is committed to enforcing the rules and being available to

Monday, March 8, Building 11 Association gathered for their monthly meeting and like before, the meeting was called promptly at 7:30 p.m. and in doing so, we celebrated “International Woman’s Month.” As we are aware, International Woman’s Month is celebrated every year in the month of March, March 8th to be exact. On Monday, March 1, the meeting brought out one of our celebrated women in our community, Ms. Michelle Sajous. Ms. Sajous is Co-op City’s Community Relations Director and she came with a wealth of information to share. She was joined by our C-POP Officer, Officer Adams, as they both took questions and gave answers to the many shareholders who

were present at the meeting.

As the meeting progressed, many of the shareholders gasped as they were presented with a jar of dirty water by Ms. Deborah Henry; the water had come out of an apartment in Building C on the G line apartment. The shareholder who brought the issue to Ms. Henry said that many phone calls, visits, and back and forth and go around was going on with the management of Riverbay and still no clear running water is coming out of his sink. Ms. Henry was appalled to have such an unhealthy condition in our community that she, along with the support of Building 11 Association team, vowed to take control in obtaining answers as to why this condition to our

Building 11 Association

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quality of life is not being addressed in a timely manner. We have to say thank you, Ms. Sajous, who informed us she will also look into this matter.

Ms. Magdalen Lewis, Vice President, discussed the problem she has had with illegal moving in and out during the weekends.

She also reminded shareholders that Riverbay has policies and procedures in place to accommodate us all and we are to continue working with management to ensure we are not in violation or disturbing our neighbors. We thank Officer Adams who has been doing a wonderful job and he was on top of the matter of the illegal move in/outs. He addressed the shareholders and ensured us that measures will be taken to

curb such activity.

We want to remind our shareholders that our “game night” is scheduled for Friday, March 26, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Building Association team will be collecting dues on the following dates: Tuesday, March 23, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Building A; Wednesday, March 24, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Building B; and Thursday, March 24, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Building C. Please check your building bulletin board for dates and time.

Again, we extend a welcome to each and everyone to our Building Association meetings. Our next meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 5, at 7:30 p.m. See you there!

—Kr yst a l Ser r ano

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Lady Mustangs “I am incredibly proud of Coach Burke and the girls’ basketball team,” states Principal Sana Q. Nasser. “Being an athlete takes tremendous discipline and effort, and our girls do not only put forth this effort on the court, but also in the classroom. They are truly living the American dream—they are working hard, fostering talent, and taking part in healthy competition that is building character. And they are very lucky to have Mr.

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Burke as their coach and mentor.”

The four girls have maintained honor-roll status throughout their four years at Truman, and teachers recognize them as bright and studious young women who devote equal amounts of time to their scholastic achievement and athletic success.

“We understand that being strong athletes is great, but it’s not enough—we need to be students first,” said Nijee

Scott. “Principal Nasser and Coach Burke are always encouraging us to go beyond the bare minimum, to take extra classes, to go for advanced Regents diplomas…they care about us as basketball players and scholars.”

Harry S Truman High School is committed to excellence by offering a variety of programs that build success in academics, the arts, and athletics. Truman’s administrators, faculty, and staff believe

that scholastic success and extracurricular activities will prepare students to become well-rounded and productive adults beyond their high school years. While many large neighborhood schools have been replaced with smaller schools, Truman has remained intact, serving more than 2,300 students. Truman’s success is attributed to its specialized programs and academically rigorous curriculum across the content areas.

Broun Place Townhouse Association Hope everyone had a beautiful spring sampler weekend and that future weekends will see encore performances.

Looks like having the Master Antenna instead of a special TV hook-up really paid off in case there is a problem between providers. Who got Channel 7 turned on so quickly, Eddie from Accounting???

Back to the 3 compactor bins mystery, according to the large labels – the navy is for plastic and similar material, green means kitchen bagged garbage and white is for mixed paper and cardboard. Please recycle correctly and help keep our neighborhood clean. We welcome your

thoughtful suggestions and comments regarding our association, themes for future meetings and issues you wish to discuss. Join the association for $12 a year. We start collecting each school year, after the summer hiatus. Deposit an envelope with a $12 check, money order or cash to Apt. 25A with our treasurer, Ann Ventrella, or me at 31B Broun Place.

It will be acknowledged with a receipt and membership gift. Your dues enable the organization to go forward to support activities and acknowledge neighbors in case of an emergency.

Of course, the nice weather brought out the gang that thinks they own the

sidewalk to open their car trunks, play loud music and hang-out drinking and whatever. If you don’t agree with this behavior or have a question regarding a public safety issue, bring it to the attention of the Public Safety Department.

Co-op City rules will be enforced. Call 718-671-3050 for public safety emergencies; call 9-1-1 for life threatening emergencies only.

Broun Place Association is reminding neighbors of the following information.

It’s important for people to be on guard against individuals and organizations who piggyback on official US Census activities with their own copy-cat

schemes to solicit private information, according to one expert and former Federal Agent. The U.S. Census never asks for your Social Security Number.

U.S. Census representatives will be properly identified and will only explain why it is important to complete the forms.

Completing the forms justifies how your tax dollars are spent.

As always, we send congratulations to everyone celebrating an anniversary or birthday this week and send best wishes to all recovering from illness and/or surgery. The next association meeting will be in April.

—E va L a za a r

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Letters It’s deja vu with the MTA all over again To the Editor: Well, it looks like we have a bit of deja vu again. A few years ago, we had another rerouting of the buses, although I do not recall the reason for it that time.

I met with Shirley Saunders who was very helpful. She made up the flyers and I began my crusade. I asked everyone I could find to sign the petition; I went to supermarkets, bus stops, laundry rooms, and also the store keepers, even the kids

who weren’t interested until I told them what buses they needed to get to school, and they willingly signed up.

Naturally, I couldn’t handle all of Coop City myself, so I had people in my building and elsewhere who offered to help. I think we had a fair that year and so we set up a table. And you know what?

We won!

Now this time, this came upon us so quickly there wasn’t time to organize.

However, it isn’t too late to write. If everyone who feels strongly about this writes, we can bombard the MTA with letters.

This would be equivalent to having signed a petition. I also think the meeting should have been held here in Co-op City, not at Fordham nor at night when many seniors might not come. I guess that’s what they were hoping for.

So, write, write, write!

—Anita Sabarese

Health care is subject to law of supply and demand To T h e E d it or : This letter is in response to Claudette Swan’s Letter to the Editor in the March 6, 2010 Co-op City Times. Health care is a commodity and is subject to the law of supply and demand. If we flood the system with illegal aliens, gangbangers, and twenty year olds who are not currently in the system, it will be a catastrophe for people who worked all their lives. It will

make it impossible to get an operation, or see a specialist, within a reasonable amount of time.

Rationing will necessarily follow.

After that, you can be sure that seniors will be ignored when they need life saving procedures.

Doctors have been fleeing Canada, for example, because they don’t want government bureaucrats deciding med-

ical issues. The head of the provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada came to the U.S for heart surgery because it was unavailable in Canada regardless of price.

Our ancestors fought to the death at the Alamo for freedom. We should not trade our birthright for President Obama’s empty promises.

—Da vid H a m m er

Insurance industry propaganda hinders meaningful health care reform To the Editor: Bob Diamond’s letter (Co-op City Times, Mar. 6), on proposed health care legislation before Congress, is an example of the way the insurance industry has hoodwinked gullible Americans into believing the half-truths and outright lies it has promoted over the last year.

Diamond’s letter repeats the false claim that health reform would be enacted at the expense of Medicare. As President Obama has emphasized, cuts would be made in the Medicare Advantage program—a wasteful system in which the government pays insurance companies to provide coverage to seniors—and would not affect beneficiaries.

Another issue Diamond raises is that the experience of the British National Health System suggests that govern-

ment-run health care is inferior. In fact, the renowned English physicist and Nobel Prize winner Stephen Hawkin, who has had serious medical problems, credits the NHS with keeping him alive and well. The United States has adopted the NHS model in providing care to tens of millions of Native Americans and to active-duty members, veterans, and dependents. The most cost-effective, highest-rated health care system in the United States is the taxpayer-funded Department of Veterans Affairs.

Hospitals in England are government owned, but doctors, who practice independently, are paid for each patient registered with them, not for the frequency of office visits. Patients can choose their personal practitioner, who has a stake in keeping them healthy and

thus, reducing office appointments.

Patients may have to wait in line for certain services, such as cosmetic surgery and dental implants, but many Americans must wait for approval too often denied from insurance bureaucrats. Moreover, health care in Britain costs one third of the U.S. outlay, yet the child mortality rate in the United Kingdom is lower, and the life span longer, than in the United States.

And what if Medicare was expanded to cover younger people as well? Why are the folks who falsely assert that the proposed health care legislation may reduce Medicare benefits the same people who oppose opening up Medicare to all Americans? Hypocrisy, apparently, has no limits.

—M elvin Sch r ier

High wind alert to shareholders Shareholders with terraces are reminded that they should secure items stored on their terraces properly when there are high winds. Loose items should be tied down or moved off of the terraces.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 33, regarding Lease Renewal Article SIXTH of your mit for either a one (1) year or you will be moving out at the end Occupancy Agreement provides, two (2) year lease. You must sub- of your lease, notify Riverbay, in in part, that your lease automati- mit your completed form for a writing, Attention: Sales Support cally renews for an additional short-term lease no later than Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, three (3) year period. You need to thirty (30) days before the expi- Bronx, NY 10475, ninety (90) do nothing if you want your lease ration of your present lease. If days prior to lease expiration. to extend for another New Three (3) Year Last Date to Request three (3) year period. If Current Lease either a One (1) or Expiration Date you desire a lease of Expiration Date Two (2) Year Lease less than three (3) years, you may call Building 33 June 30, 2010 June 30, 2013 May 31, 2010 718-320-3373 to 140 Elgar Place request a form to sub-

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Public Safety Report CCPD reminds cooperators to “Spring Ahead” for safety as we set our clocks ahead for Daylight Saving Time

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday at 2:00 a.m. Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead when you go to bed on Saturday night. As you change your clocks, also remember to test your smoke detector and change the batteries in it. It is a good habit to always change your smoke detector batteries when you change your clocks. Don’t forget to “Spring Ahead” and also change your smoke detector batteries. A smoke detector only works if it has good batteries in it. While we are thinking about fire safety, it is also a good time to review fire safety with your family.

The Public Safety Department would like to provide these fire safety tips. It is always good to have a plan and make certain all members of the family are familiar with it. Every family should have a plan in place for when they are at home. When

traveling, make an alternate plan for your temporary accommodations. Also make certain that children away at college have a plan in place for their living quarters. Be sure your college student has working smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in their college dormitory or apartment.

The buildings in Co-op City are fireproof. This means that a fire will not travel from one apartment to another. Unless the fire is in your apartment or if directed to leave by emergency personnel, in most cases, it is safest to stay within your apartment. If it becomes necessary to leave your apartment, close the door, but do not lock it. Take your keys if you can safely reach them. Never go back in the apartment for anything unless deemed safe by emergency personnel. Call 9-1-1 and Public Safety, (718) 671-3050, from a safe location. Go to an established meeting

place so that you know all family members have gotten out of the home safely.

Always feel a door before you open it. If the door feels hot, do not open it.

Keep the door closed, call 9-1-1 and Public Safety, (718) 671-3050. Wet towels can be placed at the bottom, sides and top of the door to keep smoke from entering. Apartment windows can be opened for ventilation if there is no smoke outside the window. Remember, smoke rises, do not open windows if you are above a fire location.

If it becomes necessary to travel through smoke-filled areas, stay close to the ground where there is less smoke.

Place a wet towel over your nose and mouth. Provide wet towels for all family members. If clothing should catch fire, do not run and fan the flames. Instead, “Stop, Drop and Roll.” This serves to effectively smother any flames. Have

children practice these procedures so that in the event of an emergency, they know what to do. School children will be familiar with these procedures as they have most likely seen them demonstrated at school. These drills may seem silly, but they can save your life if you are familiar with them in an emergency.

Keep matches and lighters out of the reach of children. Avoid using candles for any reason. They are a leading cause of fires in the home. Candles can easily be knocked over by children or pets. Safer battery operated L.E.D. simulated candles are an excellent alternate.

Stay safe as you “Spring Ahead.”

Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 6713050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

Spring is here! Set your clocks FORWARD 1 HOUR this Sunday!

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We need meaningful change this year It looks like we’re in the homestretch of winter and spring should be around the corner, coming soon, with no more snow, and birds chirping in the early morning, and everything feeling rejuvenated. And when spring comes each year, you, each and every shareholder, are going to be asked to do something very important, to exercise your right to vote for five candidates for the Riverbay Board to represent you for the next three years.

You must ask yourselves, are we all that we can be in Co-op City?

Yes, we can strive and aspire to have our say in how this place is run and how our money is spent, and how clean and safe our community is, and most important, what Board of Directors and management we will have in the future. It all depends on whether we elect candidates to truly carry out our wishes rather than to be dictated to or listen passively to a litany of complaints after the fact by voting for those who don’t deserve your trust and faith.

I want to mention the phrase “Value train.” And what do I mean by that? We have a management company, Herb Scott, that seems attached to a “value train” on seemingly every aspect of a cooperator’s existence by adding a charge on to almost every conceivable item or service that they can possibly think of, which ends up nickel and diming us to death. For instance, there seems to be some decisions which management has imposed without coming to the Board, such as charging cooperators for replacement of 40 year old faucets, doors, soap dishes, and anything and everything possible that was given to the

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Tony Illis previous cooperators at no charge. Why must we pay now?

We’ve been bamboozled and hoodwinked at every nook and cranny, which all takes place in the backroom dungeon of the Bartow Community Center, once a month, if we’re lucky. Of course, there are very seldom Open meetings where cooperators are invited. The discontinuation of Open Board meetings, based on the premise of the former convicted exPresident, which still continues to this day, after all these years, that a couple of rabble rousers are going to show up and disrupt the proceedings, is not valid. I’ve never seen it and think it’s a poor excuse used merely to keep cooperators as much in the dark as possible.

You have the opportunity in the Board election this year to elect people you want and who will assure you of Open Board meetings, integrity, transparency, and high morality, something that has been sorely lacking in this community for a long time. There are a few items I call on management to tell us, such as what has the cogeneration plant cost us to date, and what has the window replacement program cost us?

Also, what have the garages cost us to repair, and how much have the roofs cost to be repaired? None of this, in my opinion, has satisfactorily been explained. Remember, delays and cost overruns impact financially on us, and everyone always seems too busy patting

each other on the back at Riverbay when the true cost is presented in a misleading manner. And I say this, because the true cost is much more, because delays mean additional costs, and I feel some of the work performed has been less than desired.

I believe that the Board election for Directors to serve for the next three years is going to be very crucial to this community, as to whether we will continue to pay those ever increasing carrying charge costs rather than having responsible representation to enable Riverbay to control spending and obtain better, more professional, more caring and efficient, management. I don’t know how we have lived under this current tyranny this long.

A couple of weeks ago, this community showed up in throngs to see and hear former President Bill Clinton who was brought here by Congressman Crowley, who I was surprised knew how to get here.

One must remember, it was Clinton, along with former Governor Mario Cuomo, who was elected and decided to build first-class jails in upstate New York while your kids attended second class schools in NewYork City, where the failure of the system has proven to be astronomically high, and therefore, many of these youngsters end up leaving without graduating high school, or graduating without proper or adequate knowledge to compete in the modern marketplace.

They are not learning the necessary skills, either academically or for future possible jobs. And this has been an ongoing, vicious cycle, year after year.

The only place many kids end up today is the University of Rikers. And we have a Mayor and Schools Chancellor who continue to pat each other on the back over the splendid job they say they are doing with education in our city.

Unfortunately, we live in a celebrity age of politics, or at least an age where someone needs obscene amounts of money to run for office or get into the game. Fellow cooperators, we have to unite. We need solidarity to achieve our goals.

Remember, what they have done to the Gloria Wise Community Center.

Remember, the indignity that this management and Board of Directors have forced upon innocent parents and children to endure rather than to try and get everyone to sit down and compromise, even if the Gloria Wise Community Center has to pay a bit more than they have been expected to pay. I don’t understand why the former convicted social service mogul could dictate to Riverbay that he would only pay $200 a month and it was accepted by Herb Scott and Fred Lewis, the current Director of the Gloria Wise Community Center, is being crucified. Fellow cooperators, we cannot allow this to happen. There ought to be a compromise.

Our next defensive driving course will be on Saturday, April 17, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718320-8035.

Call me at (718) 320-8035 or email me at tonyshome10475@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you.

Building 19 Association Congratulations to the 18th floor which obtained a 100% Building 19 Association membership. We will have a raffle drawing for a $25 Pathmark gift certificate on Sunday, March 14th at 8:00 p.m. As an executive member residing on this floor, I will abstain from the drawing. Therefore, eleven units will have a chance to win the drawing. We are still working to break last year’s membership of 201 members. For those who have yet to join or renew your membership, please consider joining your building association and become a “Cooperator Doing Something.”

Our next general membership meeting

will be held on Thursday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Ms. Juanita Net, Director of Cooperator Services Office, will be our guest speaker. Please have your comments and questions prepared.

Depending on the response, the Association will host a youth game day on Saturday, March 20th from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the rear of the building meeting room. We will have board games, Wii games and prizes for the winners. Free snacks, pizza and soda will be served. If interested, please call Deborah Jenkins, the event coordinator, as soon as possible, at 718-671-5927.

It’s confirmed! We are having a bus ride to Atlantic City on Saturday, June 12. The bus will leave from in front of the library on Asch Loop at 8:30 a.m. and return that evening. This will include on-the-bus refreshments, movies, games and prizes. The cost is $35 per person with a rebate to be announced closer to the date. For further details, please call DaReese Frierson at 718320-3904.

On behalf of the Building 19 Association, we congratulate Taylor Jenkins as a recipient of the 2010 Francis Williams Scholarship of $500. Ms. Jenkins is an outstanding student,

with an 89.2% scholastic average and she is graduating in the top 2% of her class from Bronx Leadership Academy High School in June. She has solid goals and a career plan in place. We are very proud of our building member, Taylor, as I am sure her family is too.

Ms. Jenkins will be awarded her scholarship from the Association in the June timeframe.

Ms. Shirley Hazell, an avid supporter to the Building 19 Association, passed away last week. Shirley was a sweetheart and we will miss her very much. Our deepest prayers and condolences go out to her family.

—C ha r lot t e C odr ingt on

Single Source Single Source is not just for singles. It’s a single source whose goal is to create an atmosphere for healthy fun for the over 50.

It is a modern organization that demonstrates that high quality activities can be designed to help live an exciting, healthy life in spite of the aging process. YOU DON’T STOP BECAUSE YOU GET OLD, YOU GET OLD BECAUSE YOU STOP. I’m here to help you to lose weight, to gain energy, strength and flexibility, and to have fun doing it.

C H AN G E T O G O O D H AB I T S F O R BE T T E R H E ALT H : When is the best time to take my blood pressure? Take your pressure at different times of the day, for several days, and see when it’s the highest. This is the time to take it on a regular basis.

NEW! NEW! NEW! ARE YOU INTERESTED IN AARP CONVENTION IN ORLANDO, FLA., SEPT. 29TH –

OCT. 3ND? MUST KNOW BY MARCH 29TH. CALL ME (ELLIE) at 718-3794429.

2 NEW EXCITING EVENTS!!!

(1) Saturday, March 27th, MEET, GREET & EAT with your SINGLE SOURCE MEMBERS at the Sea Shore Restaurant, 591 City Island Avenue, City Island (Bronx) NY at 12:30. Tickets: $30 ($15 members). Purchase tiks by 3/15/10.

Entree choices includes fried sole, fried shrimp, salmon, chicken parmesan, prime ribs, beverages, salad, fruit cup, cake (2) NYS SENIOR GAMES: June 913th, compete in variety of sports activities, enjoy recreational classes, play games, watch synchronized swimmers & other events, socialize, etc. Housing in college dorms, enjoy special theme meals.

Costs approximately $350 (transport costs to be determined by # of participants). Ask Ellie for more details.

1) LINE DANCE TEACHER SCHOOL: Learn to be a line dance teacher.

To apply, call me (Ellie), 718-379-4429.

2) Need a MARVELOUS MINOR BLOUSE? Call or sign up with me (Ellie).

(1)) LINE DANCE 1st & 2nd MONDAY at 10 A.M. IN EINSTEIN; BELLY DANCE, 12:30 P.M.; HANDI-FLEX, 1 PM FOR 2010, is 3rd & 4th (& 5th if there is one), THURSDAYS IN DREISER SI NG L E SO UR C E TV show on Sundays, Channel 68 BRONXNET(Bronx Public Access) at 7:30.

PROGRAMS & TRAVEL: South Africa (fund-raising), October 20 – Nov. 4, (Johannesburg, Sun City, Durban, Swaziland, Capetown); approx. $4200. If interested, call Ellie (718-3794429) and leave mailing address. Only 10 seats available. First to deposit ($500) gets a seat. P.O. BOX 75-3333, BRONX, NY 10475. Need a room-mate?

ALASKA (Sept. 10th - 19th) - Grand Alaska Coach Tour ($2500 dbl. occ.).

Package includes: airfare/food/National Parks Tour/sea animals/Glacier cruises/Native Heritage Museum, etc. Need room-mates? Send $500 deposit immediately to Single Source Productions, P.O. BOX 75-3333, BRONX, NY 10475.

AAR P Dr iver Sa fet y (2 day) Program for 10% insurance discount & point removal: Classes (#1 028) Apr. 6 & 7 - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (# 2 Jun. 28 & 29th - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., $12/$14 members/non-members. Call to leave mailing address for application.

Don’t forget. We need your membership payment to keep us going.

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—E llie M in or

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Zodiacs Track Club Zodiacs Track Team closed out their indoor season with blast; we have high expectation for the outdoor season. Our young athletes continue to improve and are recognized as some of the best in the TriState area. On February 28th and March 6th, we compete in 2 track meets that were cut short due to time constants. 200 meter races and our relays team were not able to compete at the events. There is need for another indoor track and field facility in New York.

At the 2/28th USATF Zone Championship Meet, the following athletes were in the top six: In our 6 - 7 age girls group, Kendra Todd took 2nd place in the 55 meter race with teammate

Jacqueline Kendall taking 3rd. Jacqueline also took 5th in the 200 meter race. In the 8 - 9 years girls group, Dominique Jackson took 2nd place in the 200 and 4th in the 400 meter race with teammate Josephine Kendall taking 5th in the 200m and she took 6th in the 400m. Earning her first Gold medal was Pearl Webster-Rutlege in the shot put. Her brother won his 1st Silver medal in the 200 meter race and he took 4th in the 55 meter race. Elijah Harewood placed in the 200 meter race. In the boys 10-11 age group, Shem Spencer took 4th in the 200m and 2nd in the 400 meter race.

Hugh Frazier continues to show his elite power in the 800 meter run, which he won at both meets. In the 12 - 13 boys division,

Lakuan Mason won the 55 meter race, Darren Dawson took 4th in the 400 meter run, Tyron Ingram took 2nd in the long jump and Mattew Thompkins took 4th in the shot put. In the 14 - 15 division, Captain Devon Seiqnious took 2nd in the shotput, Shane Cherry ran his personal best with a 2.16 in the 800m taking 4th and Kevin Mathis taking 4th in 55 meter run.

See results at http://www.usatf.org/events/ 2010/USATFJuniorOlympicIndoorTF Championships/Results/northEast.asp.

Other names to watch out for is Kristoff Burrell who took 6th place in the 6-7 age group 400 meter race and 5 in the 800m.

Mathew Samuel took 4th in the 55 meter.

Kendall Todd and Jacob Mairena will

make a great 4x100 meter relay team. For complete results for the March 6th meet, go to http://ny.milesplit.us/meets/60291 If you have or know of any children between the ages of 6 and 16 looking to utilize track and field to improve their horizon, the Zodiacs is where they need to be.

Help us continue to advance our children by sending a tax deductible donation to the Zodiacs Track Foundation, P.O. Box 67, Bronx, New York 10475.

For additional information, please contact President Thomas Francis at 718-6792060 or co-president Winston Dinkins at 914-441-6196, email WATCLT@AOL. COM or visit ZODIACSTRACK.ORG —W in st on Din k in s

Building 27 Association We all know what a difference one vote can make. We also know how important it is to vote. At our next meeting on THURSDAY, the 18th of March, we will begin the process of electing new officers.

This will be your chance to propose

names for leadership with the call for nominations. The meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. in the meeting room of Building "C." Quality of life for our building depends on good leadership.

This should not just be a place to hang

your hat. It can be a place to really enjoy your days among people who care to make it a place to call "home." People in our building are very helpful in times of trouble so don't make yourself a stranger.

Our meetings are a good chance to meet

some of your good neighbors. As usual, we will have refreshments and a 50/50 raffle. Please join us on Thursday, March 18th at 7:00 p.m. for our Association meeting.

—Don Doh er t y

Building 30 Association The Building 30 Association (A & B) is here for you! There is always an advantage to becoming a member of your association.

Won’t you please join?

Building Association will be collecting the annual dues of $5 at our next meeting.

The dues will cover January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010.

Be sure to read the Building 30 Bulletin

Board located in your lobby to learn of future get together events.

The next Building 30 Assn. meeting will be on Tuesday, March 16th. The doors open at 7 p.m. and the meeting starts promptly at 7:30 p.m. Please join us as our guest speaker is the Co-op City Public Safety Chief Frank Apollo. We’re sure that you will be well informed, so bring your concerns.

At tent ion: We have an email address. It is: Building30@hotmail.com.

Join the Crochet Club every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. in our meeting room on the “B” side. Learn how to crochet with Linda.

Her students are progressing very nicely.

She has patience and teaches you with feeling. Give it a try! It’s a great way to exercise your mind and fingers.

C om ing E vent s: We will continue to run our 50/50 raffle at our meetings.

Refreshments always follow at the end of the meeting. Watch the Association Bulletin Board in your lobby for dates and times of events. Get involved and make a difference!! Looking forward to meeting and greeting you at the meetings.

—M ir ia m E . Ber lofsky

Building 33 Association The association would like to wish a speedy recovery to one of our most diligent board members of Building 33. Mrs. Maude Mason had surgery on her back, the operation went smooth, Maude is home in rehab. We wish her all the best. Maude is a woman who loves children. She is one of the reasons why we still do a lot of things for the children in the building.

It is getting a little hard for us, getting the strength to carry on. We are looking for some of the younger parents in the building

to come and join the association and give us a hand.

If you do not want to join, call some time around the holidays and ask if there is something you can pick up for us, such as decorations, goodies, plates, cups, napkins, sodas from BJ or Costco, especially around the holidays. You will be reimbursed.

Come down and help decorate the tree, put up decorations, etc.

The association will be having a cake sale along with a flea market in March.

Please bring your donations down to the back room, call first. We are depending on the cake bakers to make us the lovely cakes you so graciously give. The date and time of the sale will be posted.

Last week, I told you we were looking for a secretary to take minutes, we also need a vice president. Please come forward if you are interested.

The association would like to have a building meeting every other month, if possible. Please come down and bring your

neighbor to the meeting and greet your neighbors in the building. When the weather breaks, we will have game night again.

We will be going to Foxwood’s in the spring, look for the dates to be posted in the case in the lobby. I am going to post the apartments in the building case in the lobby who need to see the president or Ms. Roach, our treasurer. Please watch for the posting.

Get well wishes go out to the sick and —Pa t r icia Bona pa r t e shut-ins.

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Searching For Truth In the February 27 issue of the Coop City Times, Othelia Jones included substantial misinformation in her answer to Bernard Cylich’s letter to the editor that appeared the same week.

The Board president was responding to claims that she and Eleanor Bailey, the assistant treasurer, had signed checks to Colortech, a painting and plastering contractor, after it was known that the contractor had been allegedly overpaid $800,000. As Cylich noted in his February 27 letter, memos from General Manager Vernon Cooper and Director of Finance Peter Merola had informed the Board that, during a fouryear period, Colortech was overpaid by nearly $1 million. Cleve Taylor, who was treasurer at the time, suspended payment of checks to Colortech.

C O NT R AC T S AND “ C H ANG E D O R DE R S” President Jones dismisses the charge of overpayment to Colortech by citing a memo from Herb Freedman, dated June 21, 2007, reporting, “an agreement was made with Colortech that any plastering job 0-60 feet will be billed at 60 feet or $60.00.”

Three bid packages, signed by Cooper and by Marion Scott, soliciting proposals from painting contractors (bid #2077 in 2003, for work in

Director’s Viewpoint

Andrea Leslie 2003–2005; bid #2261 in 2005, for work in 2005–2007; bid # 2372 in 2006, for work in 2007–2009), specifically state that “the contractor will be paid for actual work in accordance with the bid unit prices.”

Contracts had been awarded, and the Colortech president signed them.

Each of these contracts contained Colortech’s acceptance of the following: “Unit prices are as submitted in the Form of Proposal.” Nowhere in those documents is there any indication that the contractor would be paid a minimum of $60 for any work up to sixty feet.

Those three contracts were executed by the president of Colortech, and

by Board presidents Leticia Morales and Othelia Jones.

Did Freedman sign an agreement with Colortech that overruled those unit price clauses? The contracts

specifically stated that any changes “requiring additional cost to the OWNER (Riverbay) shall be approved by the OWNER (Riverbay).” The Board is the owners and therefore are the only ones authorized to approve any changes, not Freedman. Was the Board notified of those changes? And were such changes approved—as required—by Board resolutions?

Were such change-orders, as revisions to a contract are called, submitted to the Division of Housing and Community Renewal for review and approval–again, as required? “ NO ” I S T H E ANSW E R “No” is the answer to all of these questions. I challenge President Jones to provide this community with documents proving otherwise.

Management recommended that the Board approve the first two contracts with Colortech, which contained the restrictive unit price clause and no minimum. Riverbay President Morales signed those contracts, not knowing that management would alter the agreed upon contract after they were signed. On June 20, 2007, the Board members first learned that we had been misled by management.

Contracts we approved contained unit prices; subsequent billings to Riverbay were bolstered by the “mini-

mums” and cost us close to $1 million.

NO SUSPENSION OF PAYMENTS, NO AUDIT, NO ATTEMPT TO RECOUP As noted, Cleve Taylor, the treasurer at the time, ordered a temporary suspension of all payments to Colortech. He promptly informed the Board and recommended an audit and legal action to recoup overpayments.

No thorough audit was ordered; no legal action was taken.

Instead, on July 6, 2007, without informing the Board, President Jones and Assistant Treasurer Bailey signed the first of twelve checks, amounting to nearly $800,000 to Colortech. The contractor was thus paid twice for the same work.

Generosity to contractors, contrasts sharply to hard-nosed actions, by management and the Board, that threaten to evict daycare centers and youth centers, and to provide credit agencies with information about cooperators who have been late in paying carrying charges in these toughest of economic times without Board approval.

What are the priorities of the leaders of this cooperative community?

Keep you r eyes on t h e p r ize.

Contact me at the boardroom, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

Building 26 Association March rolled in like a lion, will it leave like a lamb?

Welcome to all of our Co-op City families, friends, neighbors and especially our new residents. Happy birthday, anniversary, and wedding wishes to those families celebrating during the month of March. Warm blessings for a speedy recovery to Ms. Ruth of Building 26A, Mr. George Crouch of Building 26B, Ms. Jackie Chambers of Building 26C, Ms. Barbara Penn of Building 26C, and to Ms. Harriet Silver of Building 26C. Our sincere condolences to Ms. Joan Washington and family of Building 26C on the loss of your beloved mother, Mrs. Gervis "Gerry" Tindal. Her genuine and warm smile will surely be missed. She may be gone, but never forgotten. May God bless your loved one with eternal peace.

Fit n ess Tip s - There may be weeks when you just can't get to a gym. At times like this, you can fall back on resistance exercises that don't require weights. These exercises are effective enough to maintain the results you've already achieved until you can get back to the gym's weight room.

Four classic exercises you can do without weights are pushups, abdominal crunches, squats, and heel raises.

Wom en' s H ist or y M on t h - Don't forget to celebrate the wonderful women in your family who have made a difference in your life. Congratulations to Academy Award winners Monique, best supporting actress for the movie Precious, Sandra Bullock, best actress for the movie The Blind Side, and Kathryn Bigelow, best director for the movie The Hurt Locker.

Be C on sid er a t e - Please do not litter. Deposit your garbage into a garbage can. Residents are reminded to properly bag your garbage before throwing it down the garbage chute. Oversized and extremely large discarded boxes and furniture are not to be placed into the compactor room of your resident floor. Please take downstairs to the basement.

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Remember, security starts at home. Ensure you know who you are allowing to enter through the front/rear lobby doors. If you don't know them, don't hold the door. It’s better to be safe than to be sorry! If you see something, say something by calling 9-1-1. The life you save could be your own.

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Reporting Delinquent Carrying Charges to Credit Bureaus Cooperators, you are being forewarned to Director’s Viewpoint Month celebration took place please pay your monthly carrying charges on around Co-op City. The time or there will be severe consequences. If African-American you don’t, Management will report your late Association of Co-op City payments to the credit bureaus. Most presented its 13th Annual Americans are experiencing difficult economBlack Film Festival; the NCNW presented a proic times and might sometimes be late in makgram which included the active participation by ing payment. The penalty for payment after community youth; Building 18 presented a display the 10th day of the month is $30. If payment of African-American inventors at the Bank of is not made by the end of the month, a $150 America and the Baychester Public Library; and fee is imposed. However, reporting your late the North Bronx Cowboys Youth Cheerleaders held payments to the credit bureaus will be longa cheerleading performance and step show at lasting and very damaging to you. If your Truman H.S. Boa r d of Dir ector s Elections credit rating is low/bad, you will be unable to secure a loan or you might be unable to obtain The Annual Shareholders Meeting for the a good job, among other things. This will cripple some of Election of the Riverbay Board of Directors will be held on the Co-op City families that might have a legitimate reason Wednesday, May 26, 2010 from 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. It for making a late payment. Because American families are experiencing difficulties in this recession period, I think it is unfair to penalize them further.

Since several of the Board members had questions regarding Management’s actions, at the Board Business Meeting on March 3rd, this matter was asked to be placed on the agenda for full discussion, and the request was denied.

Bla ck/Afr ica n Histor y Month In 1926, Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week and in 1976, the week was extended to the entire month of February. I was pleased to see that many of the organizations and building associations are recognizing that February is a month that we should focus on the many outstanding contributions that Africans have contributed to the world.

I am one of the co-Chairs of the Youth Committee and I was delighted to see that many Black/African History

Francine Reva Jones

Happy 12th Birthday Brandy

Brandi, have a happy and great birthday! Your family loves you so very, very much!

—T h e fa m ily

Public Safety Blotter M a r ch 5 - 120 Ben ch ley P la ce CCPD and FDNY responded to this location for a report of smoke. Investigation determined that the source of the smoke was a fire in the compactor chute.

Minor damage and no injuries were reported.

M a r ch 4 - 100 E lga r P la ce A CCPD Community Policing Officer, while conducting a check of the building, discovered a male within with a lit marijuana cigar in his hand. The male was arrested and processed accordingly.

M a r ch 2 - 2047 Ba r t ow Aven u e Several CCPD officers responded to this location to disperse a group of teens. One individual refused to leave the area and was taken into custody. A juvenile report was prepared and the youth was released to the custody of a parent.

M a r ch 1 - 99 Dr eiser L oop A cooperator reported that two tires were removed from their vehicle while parked at this location. The matter is currently under investigation.

M a r ch 1 - 99 E in st ein L oop A cooperator reported that their vehicle was removed from the garage without his permission or authority. The matter is currently under investigation.

is very important that you save the date and plan to vote.

The court case involving Bernard Cylich and Yolanda Canales Schumann, who challenged their disqualification from being seated on the Board last year, will be decided by the Appellate Division. This determination was made by Supreme Court Justice Norma Ruiz.

Women’s Histor y M onth March has been designated Women’s History Month and today, Saturday, March 20th from 4:00-8:00 p.m., the African-American Association will sponsor a Women’s History Month Celebration featuring “Joy in Motion” belly dancers and DJ Ceno, who will play a variety of rhythmic songs by renowned female vocalists for your listening and dancing pleasure. Admission is FREE. There will be a delicious dinner for $10, of which a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Doctors Without Borders for Haiti Relief. All are welcome – Dreiser Center, Room 4.

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Co-op City Branch of the NAACP The kick-off campaign educating the public on the Census 2010 begins March 15. Two knowledgeable and dedicated speakers, Ms. Scottie Coads, NAACP Chairperson for Civic Engagement, NAACP NYS Conference and Pastor Dr. David R. Holder of Census 2010 and the Pastor of New York Covenant Church, attended our last meeting on Sunday, February 28th. They gave attendees much information and stressed the importance of completing the census forms. Filling out the Census is crucial, particularly for communities of color. If you, your family and your friends are NOT counted, it means less for your community in terms of federal funds, political representation, public infrastructure, and private investment. This

is all determined by the Census count. We need you to go to: http://www.naacp.org/ home/index.htm, and take the pledge promising to: 1) Fill out the Census form when you receive it and 2) Encourage everyone to do the same. It's fast and easy, take the Pledge today! Join the NAACP Census mobilization to educate people on the importance of Census participation.

NAACP volunteers are here and identified by their NAACP ID and logos.

Today, Saturday, March 13th, the Williamsbridge Branch hosts their annual Women’s Day Awards Luncheon at the Eastwood Manor, 3371 Eastchester Road, noon. For tickets and information, contact Isabell Rogers, 718-882-8576 or Shirley Fearon at 718-655-6229.

Save June 5th to party with us and DJ Stone in Dreiser Loop Auditorium A from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., BYOBB for $30 pp, call 718-379-1648 for tickets. This will be an exciting fun event to really shake out the cobwebs. Tickets will be issued shortly and will include information on table set-ups.

Twenty-four students from P.S. 160 wrote essays on the subject, "What Does Black History Month Mean To Me." Last week, certificates were left at PS 160 for twenty participating students. Four essays were selected by our teachers as "Outstanding.” Those students are invited to our March membership meeting to read their essays and receive special recognition.

Continue giving to Haiti by going to www.naacp.org/home/ index.htm.

The NAACP is involved with many topical subjects, positions and causes that you may or may not agree with, but one thing we can all agree on is that doing nothing results in nothing. Participate and contribute to your local NAACP. Meetings are held at 100 Erskine Place, Building 31A, ring the red button on the foyer panel and join the meeting. The next meeting is March 21. Call President Elayne Cole for branch information, 718379-1648.

We wish those that are ill or homebound a speedy and complete recovery.

Remember, “We may have all come on different ships, but we are in the same boat now!” —Martin Luther King, Jr. —E va L a za a r

Jewish War Veterans Post 500 The next Co-op City Post 500 meeting will be on March 14th at 10 a.m. at the Town House Restaurant on Dreiser Loop.

At this meeting, we will hold nominations

and voting for Post officers for 2010-2011.

On Sunday, April 18, the Bronx County JWV will hold its 76th Convention at the James J. Peters Bronx Veterans Hospital. The

Convention will have the swearing in of all the Posts officers and will be followed by a catered reception. The cost is $30 per person ($70 per couple). At our March 14th meet-

ing, all members who wish to attend, bring a check for the right amount, made out to Bronx County Council JWV. The deadline is —Ma r vin M. Wa r m March 30th.

Retirees of Dreiser Loop SORRY, we had to cancel our first GAME DAY due to Mother Nature’s snowy conditions. However, starting at 1 p.m., on the 4th Saturday of March (the 27th), we hope to begin having some fun playing various card and board games (along with light snacks), but not without you! Our GAME Committee members are Susie Fuzzell and Marie Williams.

• AT T E NT I O N: Our fun-filled dining and dancing SPRING BASH will be held on Wednesday, April 21st in the Dreiser Loop Auditorium. Price: $25.

See Beverly Waller in Room 19 for your tickets.

TRAVEL ACTIVITIES: • March 16-18 (Tues.-Thurs.). Atlantic City Hilton Casino. Price: $200/double and $265/single occupancy. (3 days, 2 nights). A few seats still available.

Rebate: $20 slot play+$30 cash=$50 plus a $20 food voucher. (Contacts: Ida

Morton or Virginia Stewart at 718-3790377). Get your luggage tags ASAP. On 3/16, meet bus at 9:30 a.m. on Dreiser Loop in front of Dal Hardware store. Bus will leave promptly at 10:00 a.m.

•April 27 (Tues). See the classic story of JOSEPH at the Sight & Sound Theatres in Strasburg, PA., including lunch at the Good ‘n Plenty Restaurant.

Price: $115.

•Hold the date-July 22nd (Thurs.)! Our annual picnic will be at the fabulous Platzl Brauhaus in Pomona, NY. (Contact: Lorraine Parker, 671-6403).

We are also going to: •May 24-27 (4 days, 3 nights; Mon.Thurs.). Charming Cape Cod, MA and neighboring towns. Price: $379 per person-double occupancy (3 breakfasts & 3 dinners). We still have a few seats available. If you are interested in either trip to Cape Cod or to Savannah, contact

Dolores Shivers at 917-282-0320.

A DEPOSIT OF $100 (CHECK OR MONEY ORDER) WILL SECURE YOUR SEAT. THEATRE COMMITTEE: •Diane Schuur, renowned jazz singer and pianist. Sat., April 3rd at 8 p.m. at Queens College. Price: $42.

•Musical “ Memphis” - Wed. matinee, April 14th at Shubert Theatre, Manhattan.

Price: $77.

•Spirit of New York Cruise Luncheon.

Sat., July 17th. Price: $62.

See members of the Theatre Committee on Thursday afternoons, after 3 p.m. in Room 19 or call (718) 3790377.

GOOD AND WELFARE: Our heartfelt condolences are extended to Ms. Elinor Gordon and family, whose sister, Nancy, recently passed away and our condolences to the family

of one of our 1973 Founding members, Ms. Robbie Dixon, who also passed away recently. Our deepest sympathies to Ms. Gladys Williams on the recent loss of her niece, and to the families of Ms. Shirley Hazell and Ms. Gervis Tindall who have also recently lost loved ones. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Mr. George Crouch had his operation which was a success and he is on the mend. Ms. Ellie Acker’s operation was successful as well, and she has been transferred to Morningside House at 1000 Pelham Parkway, Bronx, NY. Mr. Fred R. Lewis had an accident at home and seriously injured himself, and he is now at the Schervier Nursing Care Center, located at 2975 Independence Ave., Riverdale, NY. We send our prayers and get well wishes to our sick and shut-ins.

Good health and good fortune to all!

—C la u d et t e Da vis

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American Legion Post 1871 To reach Post 1871, it is located at 135 Einstein Loop Community Center, Room 41, and if you have a computer, you can get in touch with us by e-mail at post 1871@optimum.net.

Greetings to all our members of Post 1871 located in Co-op City who are residing in the Bay Park Nursing Home. Our minds and hearts are with you each day hoping that you will have a blessed day.

Happy birthday to all our Post members who have a birthday in March--Clifton Adams, Raymond Riley, Herbert Rosenberg, William L. Banks, Murray M. Kerner, William Pace, Carroll Brown and Norman Thomas.

The next "GENERAL" meeting will take place on Saturday, March 20, at 11 a.m. sharp. Please arrive on time.

Upon your arrival, turn your cell phone off, sign in and take seat. All our Post members who have sold all of their "RAFFLE BOOKS," upon your arrival at the meeting, turn

in your raffle money and if you need more raffle books, just ask the Post commander for more raffle books.

Post 1871 will be in the process of getting new custom license plates for our Post.

The Antun's dinner tickets are going real fast, so if you are planning on going to this affair, you better hurry up and purchase your ticket before they are all sold out.

How can you tell if you're not drinking enough water by checking the color of your urine? If your mouth feels dry, or you have strong and bright yellow urine you may be dehydrated. Your urine should be a clear to light yellow. Bear in mind that bright yellow urine could also occur if you're taking vitamins that contain riboflavin.

Did you know that all American flags have been removed in Haiti; the U.S. flag is nowhere in sight in Port-au-Prince, at the airport or any other forward operating base because of national concerns over the host nation sensitivities.

Lowe's and Home Depot have discounts for all National Guard, Reserve, retirees and disabled service members, and their families. Company officials have announced they will receive a 10% discount year round.

Don't forget that Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 14 when you set your clock forward one hour. Don't forget to change the batteries in your SMOKE DETECTOR. To all our Irish Post members, I would like to wish you a happy St. Patrick's Day and top of the morning to you.

Don't forget the dinner at Antun's. It will take place on March 16 at 7:30 p.m. sharp. Mark this date on your calendar.

Life's golden age is when the kids are too old to need a babysitter and too young to borrow the family car.

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—R icha r d I . L a wson, J r.

National Council of Negro Women The National Council of Negro Women Co-op City Section (NCNW) welcomes women and men to join this historically distinguished organization. All that is required is your INTEREST, COMMITMENT, FOCUS AND INVOLVEMENT. C O-OP C I T Y NC NW O N T H E M OVE : Sa t ur d a y Sch ool: Classes are in session. Registration for our Saturday School will continue until further notice in Dreiser, Room 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. The total cost for the final semester is $125 which is the $25 registration fee and the $100 tuition fee. Classes are in session on Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. sharp. Because of your INTEREST, COMMITMENT, FOCUS AND INVOLVEMENT, our Saturday School is OPEN. We thank all of our community and outside supporters, please keep your financial pledges coming in – Don’t stop now. We, the village, are keeping the vision of Mary McLeod Bethune alive forever more!

Sunday, March 14 at 2:30 p.m., our Membership

Meeting at Dreiser, in Room 14.

On Saturday, March 27 at 3:30 p.m. in Barnes & Noble in Bay Plaza our Book Club will be discussing “Say You’re One of Them” by Uwem Akpan. Uwem Akpan's stunning stories humanize the perils of poverty and violence so piercingly that few readers will feel they've ever encountered Africa so immediately. The eight-year-old narrator of "An Ex-Mas Feast" needs only enough money to buy books and pay fees in order to attend school. Even when his twelve-year-old sister takes to the streets to raise these meager funds, his dream can't be granted. The story is told by a young girl, who, with her little brother, witnesses the worst possible scenario between parents. They are asked to do the unimaginable in order to protect their children.

On Saturday, May 16, our Bethune Recognition Program (BRP) Luncheon will be held at the LaGuardia Marriott. We encourage members to support our National effort by: achieving, becoming a life member or a legacy

life member and purchasing raffles. If you desire to attend the luncheon, reservations are available at $100. Persons who have purchased raffles or plan on purchasing raffles, please turn in your finances as soon as possible. Any questions, please dial 718/320-1430.

Haiti Donations to Our Lady of Grace Church, 3985 Bronxwood Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466, 718/652-4817. We are collecting: First Aid Kits, band-aids, antibiotic ointment Neosporin, toothpaste, tooth brushes, hand wipes, deodorants, soap, diapers, etc. Please come during our Saturday School to drop off your donations in Room 14.

Any questions? Contact NCNW Co-op City Office at 718/320-1430.

F O R AL L T R I P S/E VE NT S: Please make your checks or money orders payable to: NCNW Co-op City Section, and mail to: P.O. Box 93, Bronx, NY 10475.

Thank you for reading and please join us.

—R ev. Dr. L illia n Hollowa y-M ills

Working Families Party Club of Co-op City We’ve been out of touch for a brief while, but things seem to be getting back on track. Despite the news and negative information you have been hearing, the Working Families Party is still moving forward, continuing their fight for the rights and justice of all people.

The downturn in the economy has affected many of us, and as we struggle with our day-to-day issues, WFP continues to fight the battle against the proposed state budget and how it will impact all of us, in particular, the plight of our young people who use the public transit and MTA wanting to take away their transit passes. The students have been asking for an opportunity to meet with the Chairman of MTA, Jay Walder to stop the MTA fare hikes and service cuts. The Chairman has finally agreed to meet with them, a real victory, for the students will be discussing alternative ways to stop MTA fare hikes and service cuts and they want to be able to show how much New Yorkers support them to maintain their student metro cards - so they're asking for our help again. For those who have access to a computer, please go to h t t p : / / a c t i o n . w o r k i n g f a m i l i e s p a r t y. o rg / p / d i a / action/public/?action_KEY=1352, sign the petition in support, as well as voice your concerns, state how you feel about the proposed cuts, tell the MTA chair that our children should not pay the price for the budget problems in Albany and the MTA. Let your voice be heard loud and strong standing with the students saying they should not be used as pawns, let the cuts come from the top.

Members of the WFP Club will be going to the WFP State Convention held in Albany on March 14th and March 15th. At our general meeting on Tuesday, March 23rd in Einstein Center, Rm. 35, at 7:30 p.m., a report will be given on the events at the state convention along with a review of the accomplishments, shortfalls of the past year, and the task ahead. Come out and hear what’s happening and how you can help!

Also, WFP members will join with other local organizations for a meeting on Tuesday, March 16, in Dreiser Center, Room 15. The discussion will focus on how we can work together with the national White House grass

roots organization, Organizing for America. The national organization has been spearheading support for the White House effort to pass numerous bills pledged during the election campaign period such as a national healthcare bill, a jobs program, and passage of laws to protect our environment and our future. We invite others to join with them to help build a Co-op City grass roots movement in

this noble effort.

Please mark your calendar as a reminder of these two important upcoming meeting, Tuesday, March 16th, and Tuesday, March 23rd. Please plan to join with us as together we share in being a part of the solution.

Thank you as we look forward to seeing you at the —J u d y R ob er son meetings.

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Black Forum Defen sive Dr ivin g Our defensive driving course will be back on Saturday, April 17th, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-320-8035.

Please mail your check in the amount of $35 to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

All money must be received at least one week prior to the class. No personal checks will be accepted on the day of the class, only cash.

Bla ck For u m fu n d r a iser s On Saturday, March 6 and 13, the Black Forum will be holding fundraisers in the Dreiser Community Center lobby from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We will have a variety of items ranging in price from 99 cents to $2, such as pocketbooks for little girls, thank you cards and many, many more items. Please attend.

Bla ck For u m Aer ob ics cla sses Get in shape. Recent medical studies have shown that women who exercise 1-2 hours a week can lower their cholesterol levels by 20 points or more. Won’t you join us every Monday and Wednesday, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium A, for aerobics classes by Body by Andrea.

Classes are $3 per person. Please call to register, (718) 320-8035.

New Yor k Lyon s M a n e Tr a ck C lu b If your child, 8 - 17 years old, would like to run track, join the New York Lyons Mane Track Club, under the professional guidance of Don Lyons. Call to register, 718-320-8035.

E m er gen cy Food P r ogr a m New H ou r s & Da ys We are now open on Tuesdays,

Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program.

You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags.

Monday is registration day for NEW clients, between 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

You need to provide proof of address by bringing in your driver’s license or a nondriver’s ID card.

Volu n t eer s u r gen t ly n eed ed !

Would you like to volunteer? Contact us at (718) 320-8035.

P lea se h elp u s t o h elp you More food can be made available, however, in order to do so, we have to pay the pick-up and transportation costs. We

ask the community to donate $1 - $5 payable to the Black Forum of Co-op City. Please send your donations to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

I t ’s T im e To G et I nvolved Now is the time for us to get involved.

Membership is $5 per year/person. Call us, (718) 320-8035.

We Need You - J oin Us Tod a y The fee is only $5 a year, per person.

Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: tonyshome10475@gmail.com.

Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call us or visit us in Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

—Ton y I llis

American Legion Auxiliary Unity 1871 Our regular meeting will be held on March 18, at 11 a.m. in Room 0 in Dreiser Community Center. Please be on time.

On January 23-23, Delores Cornelus, Yvonne Burrough and Olive Glasgow attended our 25th Anniversary – MidWinter Conference in Albany. It was an

intense review of all programs carried out by the American Legion Auxiliary Units.

Stress was placed on the need to develop increased membership by buzzing around to make a success with team efforts by all members to increase membership.

Our Department President Porempski

will be making visitation jointly with the Department Commander and the Detachment Commander on Friday, March 26, at the American Turner at 6:30 p.m. All members who wish to attend, the cost is $35 per person. To make reservations, please call 718-320-1946 ASAP.

Bronx County Auxiliary Meeting will be on Wednesday, March 10 at 7 p.m. at the Unionport Post 2151, Newbold Ave. Unit Members are invited. Please call 718379-3081 if you wish to attend.

Circle March 18— Meeting.

—O live G la sgow

Building 2 Association We wish to thank Khalil Abdul-Wahhab and his team consisting of Tony Burrus Kennedy, Deputy in Chief of CERT Program (Community Emergency

Response Teams) in Co-op City and Yvonne Burrus, who demonstrated the "Go Bag" for their very informative demonstration on what to do and where to go in case

of an emergency. We were made aware of what we should carry on our person in case we were ordered to evacuate the premises.

Our next meeting will be at the first floor

meeting room at 7:30 p.m. on 3/18/10. We plan to have Al Shapiro as our guest speaker. Come and join us. We are doing some —C a r lyn J on es very exciting things.

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African-American Association of Co-op City Women’s Histor y M onth C elebr a tion – Come out to enjoy entertainment by “Joy in Motion” the fabulous Co-op City belly dancers, as well as “Moore2Salsa” will demonstrate extraordinary salsa dance moves. There will be melodious, scintillating, rhythmic sounds by some of the greatest female vocalists, such as Nina Simone, Sarah Vaughn, Stephanie Mills, Jill Scout, Alicia Keys, Mary J, and more, presented by DJ Ceno. Also, there will be a 50-50 raffle and more prizes. The dinner donation is $10 or more and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Haiti Relief. Checks or money orders payable to Doctors Without Borders are acceptable. This is all happening today, Saturday, March 13th, 4:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 4. Admission is FREE. The Association invites everyone to participate in one or more of the following programs:

Busin ess O pp or t u n it y Wor k sh op Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 646-721-8185.

Yoga & Pila tes Ma t C la sses – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Call 718-671-8364.

Belly Da ncing – Mondays at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Call 646-2814570.

C om p u t er Tr a inin g P r ogr a m – Thursday, March 18th, 6:15-9:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Mr. Russell Allen teaches all levels. Learn about XP, Vista, and 7, Mac and PC Operating Systems. Learn to find any information you need to know about your computer; how to set up your centralized mailbox, Home Office; how to manage your workflow and other basic administrative procedures. Become your own boss!

Admission is FREE. 718-379-5555.

J ob /E n tr ep r en eu r ia l P r ogr a m –

Thursday, April 1st, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Coordinator, Roger Toppin, will continue to help you search for jobs; fill out employment applications and role play for job interviews.

C ub Scouts/Boy Scouts – There will be a Parents’ Meeting next week. For more information, call 718-379-5555.

C om munity Ser vice C r edit – If you are a student and need community service credit, please call 718-379-5555.

College Scholarship Program – Each year, the Association supports the students in the Co-op City community by offering a financial grant. If you are a college-bound student, or the parent of one, please contact us at 718-379-5555 to obtain a Scholarship Application and Guidelines to apply.

Sa lsa Da nce Pr ogr a m – April 1-June 24 in Dreiser Center, Room #1. Early registration for 13 classes at $10=$130.00 will be

held on March 25th, 7 p.m. and Sat., March 27th, 10 a.m. in Bartow Center, Room 15.

Registration for April 1: 13 classes @12=$156. Plus, a $15 registration/membership fee to support the Association.

Book Study Pr ogr a m – The next gathering will be Monday, March 12th at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15, when we will continue the discussion of “Know Thyself” by Na’im Akbar led by Brother Kaba Hiawatha Kamene. This book can be purchased at Sisters Book Store in Harlem, NY. For more information, call 718-379-5555.

We encourage you to join the Association by sending your membership dues of $15 for individual adults and $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

—Fr a ncine R . J ones

Building 25 Association The last association meeting’s guest was Ms. Juanita Net, Director of Cooperator Services. She was very informative regarding the workings of her office, as well as answering questions from the cooperators who were present.

Some of the items Ms. Net touched on were a new phone system that enables management to monitor how callers are responded to by those answering calls for service. The cooperator should always get the name or number of the person answering the phone and note the time of the call.

Calls for repair work should be made a day ahead to set up an appointment, as repairs are made between 8:00 & 12 and 1:00 & 4 p.m. Emergency maintenance (after 4:00 p.m.) should be called regarding problems of a serious nature, such as flooding or sparks from outlets, etc.

Replacement items are also available at your Cooperators Service Office at reasonable prices, for example, drawer rollers, towel bars, toilet tissue rollers, etc.

The CSO for Building 25 is located in the Bartow Center, Room B.

The Wright Agency: Serving Co-op City for 29 years!

Hours: Monday: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Wednesday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

All hall closets will be accounted for.

The cooperators’ closet must be in the building that they live in.

Some cooperators complained of loud work or repairs being done in the apartments. Such work should be done between 8 a.m. & 5 p.m.

Also mentioned was that the building has not been "up to par" on the weekends.

Also, there are certain floors where cooperators are not following the guidelines for using the compactor rooms.

Cooperators may report anti-social

behavior in confidence to the building association board. They may also call the CSO regarding problems.

We would like to welcome the recent move-ins to our building and hope they will join the building association and become active members.

Also, a big thank you to member Gloria Wells Parchment for that delicious lemon cake.

REMEMBER, IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING. —Dock H a r vey

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Community Protestant Church On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone (718) 862-9172.

C H UR C H SC HE DUL E Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting/Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

T HE F O L L OW I NG P RO G R AM S AR E AT T H E C H UR C H ’S ANNE X: 2053 ASC H L O OP NORT H (C O -O P C I T Y) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

Fellowship, “Life on God’s Terms” - Every Friday (except 4th Friday) 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

OT H E R SC HE DUL E D E VE NT S: Tomorrow, March 14, 3:30 p.m. - Annual Observance of the Ushers’ Anniversary.

Join Soul Sisters Reading Network on Saturday, March 20th, 10:00 a.m. at the Annex for their next book discussion Yann Martel’s LIFE OF PI, a witty and glorious spiritual adventure that makes us question what it means to be alive and to believe. RSVP by March 17th at cpcsisters @aol.com or (718) 320-1193. Light refreshments will be served.

Wednesday, May 12 – Join the Pastor’s Aid Ministry for an Ace in the Hole Production featuring Maxine Brown. Showtime and lunch, 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Tickets: $75, available by calling (718) 652-2906; (718) 862-9172 or (718) 379-7937.

Thursday, June 17 – Saturday, June 19 – Join the Missionary Ministry for their “Girlfriends Getaway Part II” for two nights’ luxurious accommodations at the

Crowne Plaza Reading Hotel, Reading, PA. Price: $375/double occupancy. For reservations and/or additional information, call (718)671-0425 or (718) 379-4237.

The Women’s Guild sponsors a FANTASTIC 12-DAY ALASKAN CRUISE/TOUR-August 10 – 22. A 4-day land tour includes 2 nights in Fairbanks; 2 nights in Denali; and 1 night in Anchorage. Then on to an 8-day cruise aboard the Magnificent Holland America Statendam. An immediate deposit of $600 per person will secure your place in one of the beautifully appointed Inside, Oceanview or Balcony Cabins or Suite. For more information or to make reservations, call: (718) 671-5961 or (718) 320-1435.

The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing.

—E va n G. M it ch ell

Coalition of African American Churches and Community Organizations The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc.’s next general membership meeting is on Tuesday, April 6, at 7 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room15.

Wom en ' s H ist or y M on t h C eleb r a t ion : The AfricanAmerican Association is sponsoring a Music, Dinner, Show, "Haiti Relief Fundraiser," today, Saturday, March 13, 4:00-8:00 p.m., Dreiser Community Center, Room 4, 177 Dreiser Loop (Co-op City) Bronx, NY. Music by "DJ Ceno, special live performance by "Joy in Motion" Belly Dancers, and much more. Note: (Free admission).

Dinner & dessert donation: $10 or more. Checks or money orders payable to Doctors Without Borders are acceptable. For additional information, call (917) 3370621 or (718) 379-5555.

The Coalition continues to plan activities that will

Debs Place Townhouse Association The next meeting of the Debs Place Townhouse Association will be on Thursday, March 18, in Room I of the Dreiser Community Center, starting at 7:00 p.m.

Our guest speaker will be a representative of the Grounds Department, who will talk about the plants for the coming season. Please be sure to attend this very important meeting.

On behalf of the Association, I wish best wishes to everyone who is celebrating a birthday or other happy event this month.

Hope to see you all on the 18th of March.

—I r en e R ob in son

Deepest Sympathy It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ms. Gervis (Gerry) Tindall of Building 26. She was 90 years of age.

Homegoing services will be held at Granby’s Funeral Home today, Saturday, March 13, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Internment will be at Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, N.Y. Ms. Tindall is survived by her loving daughter, Joan Washington; granddaughter, Tanya DeBonish and her husband, Carl; great grandchildren Carl, Jr. and Angelique, and a host of other relatives and friends who will miss her dearly.

Please keep Ms. Tindall’s family in your thoughts and prayers during this sorrowful time.

enhance the quality of life in our community. Please inform the Coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Patricia Bonaparte is the President of the Coalition.

Phone number, 1-718-320-1861.

The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators and providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights. Members of the Coalition include the following: African-American Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Faith @ Work Christian Church; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; St. Joseph Episcopal Church, and Zodiacs Track Club.

Please support our efforts by sending us your tax deductible contribution, made payable to: Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc., Post Office Box 619, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Churches and organizations that desire to join the Coalition may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 320-1861 or (718) 6715957 for a membership application which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s stationery and signed by the minister/president.

Read Coalition’s weekly column for the information about events and issues.

Remember the Coalition motto is: “Coming Together is a Beginning, Keeping Together is Progress, Working Together is Success.”

—H a r m a n T. L ea cock

Donizetti Building 4 Association Donizetti building's meeting is Thursday, March 11. We have as our guest speaker, Mr. Corey Jones, Director of Restoration at Riverbay.

Any day now, look for envelopes to be placed under your door for this year's annual dues of $5, that is, if we missed you earlier and you would like to pay.

Our trip to Atlantic City Showboat Casino is full. Thank you for your support.

Happy March birthday especially to our Ms. Marion Hanson who will be 103 years young and still going strong. Congratulations to those celebrating any special event. Lastly, "Get well" wishes to our sick and shut-in.

Remember, we are not always safe even in our homes, or on the street. So if you see something, say something.

This is our community. Let's help to keep it safe.

—Yvon n e Bu r r u s

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Church of New Vision Pastor Anne L. Palmore and the congregation of New Vision Church extend a warm and friendly welcome to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning.

The church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching, and a general atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality.

We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday Morning services, which are designed to meet the special needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord.

Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday from 7:00

p.m. to 8:00 p.m. followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. List of Programs and Event: Adult Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Youth Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month. Youth Sunday takes place the second Sunday of the month. Seniors Sunday, the fifth Sunday of the month. Single’s Ministry meet every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. Midday Bible Study every Tuesday from noon to 1:00 p.m.

Come join New Vision’s Partners in Reading Program every Sunday from 1:40 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Students in Grades 1 to 8 enjoy, explore, and improve reading through small

groups and reading partners. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals.

Church of the New Vision presents a Gospel Spirit of Baltimore Bus Trip on Saturday. June 12. Departing from 135 Einstein Loop at 6:30 and leaving Baltimore at 5:00 p.m.

Adults-$120, children under 12 years old-$115. Enjoy delightful deluxe motor coach transportation, gospel cruise on the Spirit of Baltimore, live gospel entertainment, 2 hour luncheon buffet (gratuities & taxes included), time to enjoy beautiful Inner Harbor, Great Blacks in Wax Museum.

Church of New Vision is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room #33, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 671-8746 or —C a r ole Ha que (718) 320-0409.

Church of the Savior Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, interracial, intercultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers.

We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual.

Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; may 2010 bring you healing, new direction and peace. A warm welcome awaits you!!

We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 718-320-0002 or 917-734-4058 for more information.

Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you not what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you.

Church of the Savior is located at 120 DeKruif Place – street level, (under Building #7 near Dreiser Loop). Take the 26, 28, 30 or QBX1 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl. Season of Lent – Lent is a special 40-day period to name our sins – Selfishness, Greed, Pride and Repent and ask the Lord for forgiveness.

Divine Word delivered by Rev. Dr. Smith, topic: “The Cost of Following a King!”

Scripture Reading: Mark 8:31-38.

Thought of the Week – “Extreme times demand deep faith.”

Sunday M or ning Schedule: Adult Bible Study – 9:15 a.m.

Divine Worship 10:30 a.m.

Weekly Activity – • Good News!! – Each Tuesday at 7:00 a.m. tune into a

“Word” from Church of the Savior on BronxNet Channel 70.

Tune in and be blessed!

• Bereavement Support Group – Monday 7:00 p.m. Do you need a safe, confidential place where you can share your grief? Have you lost a spouse, mother, father, significant other, child, brother, sister or treasured friend. Are you hurting, feeling no one understands your pain? Members of our group are also grieving a loss and are here for you. All sessions are confidential. We welcome you to join us. We respect and affirm all persons.

Upcoming E ventsSpring Revival - Thurs., April 15; Friday, April 16.

Speaker will be the anointed Pastor of Co-op City Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams. Join us to receive a miracle from God. --Rev. Dr. Rober t A. Sm it h, J r.

Baychester Visual Art If you’ve ever wanted to learn to draw and paint this is the time to take the opportunity to explore your creativity. BVA gives expert art instruction so that you will be painting and drawing pictures worthy of display. It’s relaxing while learning a wonderful skill. Come to Room 5 on Tuesday and you will be glad you did.

Art classes are held on Tuesdays and Saturdays. There are three sessions on Tuesdays to choose from: 1 – 3 p.m., 3:30 –5:30 p.m. and 5:45 – 7:45 p.m. There are 10 weeks of classes with 20 hours of instruction for $60 and a membership fee of $35. Mr. Moses Groves, BVA’s own art instructor, will be the artistic guide for these Tuesday classes. Mr. Groves is an accomplished artist who has studied at New York University

and the Art Students League. He exhibits in the New York and New Jersey area. You can stop by any Tuesday to join us and feel the satisfaction of creating your own pictures.

Ms. Valli Massenburg is the instructor of the Saturday morning classes. You get 10 weeks of classes, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. with 20 hours of instruction for $60 which is a bargain for what you are receiving. Ms. Massenburg is an accomplished artist who was granted an A.S. Diploma from the Parson School of Design and honed and expanded her artistic skills in numerous media, namely oils, acrylic, watercolor, pastels, charcoal, pen and ink, etc.

BVA is a non-profit, self-supporting organization that

needs your support to continue offering high level art instruction at these bargain prices.Your support – as members, donators, and events’ supporters – is sorely needed and appreciated. So make a donation to Baychester Visual Arts Association, Inc. – it’s tax deductible. Checks can be mailed to BVA, P. O. Box 678, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NewYork 10475. Contact Moses Groves at 201-862-0847 for more information.

These events have been made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council of the Arts, under aegis of the Decentralization Pilot Program as administered —Sylvia L ocha nsky by the Bronx Council on the Arts.

Handicapped Adults Association Dues for the year 2010 is now due. Dues are $12; either bring it or mail it to the office: The Handicapped Adults, 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 13, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

Our van operates Tuesday, Wednesday arid Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Call the office at 715-320 069 to make your reservations.

Our annual Chinese luncheon was held on Sunday, March 7. The following won prizes, Anna Capell, Rhoda Levine, Dorothy Beale, Arlene Rodriquez, Andrea Betancourt, Millie Brager, Millie Selkowitz, Bernice, Mr. Silverman and Esther Portnoy. Large basket of cheer was won by Arlene Rodriquez, the medium basket of cheer was won by Dorothy Beale, the small basket of cheer was won

by Miriam Rodriguez. The envelope raffle was won by Arlene Rodriquez.

Flea Market: Greeting card sale, two cards for 25 cents while sale lasts; jewelry; soft covered books, 5 for $1; hard covered books are 50¢ each; we have a nice selection of DVDs, $3 each; videos are $1 each; wooden canes for $5; a Pronto motorized wheelchair for sale; also a manual wheelchair on sale for $50. Come into the office and look around.

Happy birthday to those celebrating a birthday in March.

Thank you to those who donated to the Haiti earthquake.

The money is being forward to the Salvation Army.

Our next general membership meeting will be Sunday, March 28 at 1:00 p.m., Room 4, Dreiser Community Center.

—Ar lene R odr iqu ez

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Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite the community to join us tomorrow for worship service at 8:00 a.m. and at 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for adults and children is held at 9:15 a.m. Bible class and prayer service is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m.

Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. and on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 5 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and at 7:30 p.m.

We are located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50, on the lower level. Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org to find out about our ministries and programs. If

you are unable to attend church service, you may dial in to listen on PODCAST. You may call (646) 929-2953 at 12 p.m. to hear the service.

Join the Co-op City Baptist Church for midweek worship service on Wednesdays from noon to 1:00 p.m. for a mid-week spiritual pick-up. Come as you are and spend an hour with the Lord.

Tomorrow, Sunday, March 14, the Deacons and Trustees will have a celebratory service at 3:30 p.m. in Einstein Center, Room 45. Their guest speaker will be Rev. Peter Wilson, Pastor of Mt. Zion Christian Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, NY. Everyone is invited to celebrate with them.

The Just For Men’s Ministry will host

a trip to Medieval Times on Saturday, May 22, located in Lynhurst, New Jersey.

The bus will depart from 135 Einstein Loop at 2 p.m., returning at 7 p.m. Ticket price for adults is $85 and children 12 years and older, $45. Price includes dinner, show and transportation. Kindly make your reservation as soon as possible as seating is limited. Please make checks payable to the Co-op City Baptist Church. Final payment is due on or before May 1. For additional information, call the church.

The Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center’s Saturday Tutoring Program for students in Grades 2 through 5 offers tutoring in Mathematics and English on Saturdays from 3:00 to 5:00

p.m. Our program can help your child prepare for the ELA, Math and Science state tests that will be held in the Spring.

On-going registration is held during program hours the first two weeks of each month. For additional information, call 917-620-2859 or 718-671-8449.

The Building Fund Ministry invites you to join them for their Mother’s Day Dinner Cruise on May 9. The ship will sail from Chelsea Piers. Ticket price is: adults $125; children, 2-12, $60. Ticket price also includes transportation to the ship. A $25 non-refundable deposit is due now. For additional information, call 718671-2964, 718-671-5813, 718-671-7088 or 718-320-3774.

—H a t t ie L . L u ca s

St. Joseph’s Anglican Episcopal Church St. Joseph’s Anglican Episcopal Church is located at 155 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, NY 10475 on the lower level.

Telephone: (718) 320-0844.

Weekly Schedule: Sunday: Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m.

Thursday: Choir Rehearsal 7-8 p.m.

Friday: Youth Group 4-6:00 p.m. Young Adults 6:30-9 p.m. The Sunday School leads services every fourth Sunday and the Young Adults lead services every fifth Sunday. During Lent Wednesday Night Bible Study is replaced by Stations of the

Cross hosted by different organizations within the church.

Upcoming Events Wednesday, March 10th, 7 p.m.

Stations of the Cross Cake Sale, March 20, 11:00 a.m. until sold out

Pindar Vineyards & Tanger Outlets, Saturday, April 10. Join us on a fun filled day of wine tasting, lunch and outlet shopping. Price - $8.

Psalm 27: “The Lord is my light and my salvation.”

—V. R ya n

Building 24 Association Hi neighbors!! Sorry we had to cancel our scheduled meeting. Due to change and other issues, we though it best to cancel so that we could have a complete program for our meeting. We will hold our meeting on

Tuesday, March 16. Soooo, plan to attend.

Our speaker will be announced when we put up our flyers. Get your questions and concerns together so that you can take part in discussions in a formal manner.

Come early because seats are limited (smile). We want to keep our organization — but we need your help.

So while you are getting your other concerns together, make taking a part in

our organization one of your concerns.

We care and we hope you care. By joining forces, we can make our association a viable unit. In unity, there is strength — How strong are we! —C elest in e W it h ey

CO-OP CITY FOOT CARE CENTER SECTION 5 • BUILDING 29C 4240 HUTCHINSON RIVER PARKWAY EAST

(718) 671-2233 DR. LOUIS JACOBS, DIRECTOR ALL FOOT CONDITIONS TREATED The in-office surgical correction of BUNIONS • HAMMERTOES • INGROWN TOENAILS PAINFUL CORNS and CALLOUSES The treatment of traumatic foot injuries, heel spurs, bursitis and arthritis of the joints of the feet, toenail and skin infections, as well as other conditions.

Most Union and Insurance Plans Accepted.

HIP CMO (Montefiore) Health Plan Accepted.

We participate in Postal Workers, Mail Handlers, Letter Carriers, Verizon Workers, 1199, GHI, Blue Shield, Empire Plan, Medicare, Travelers, United Health Care and many other union and major medical plans.

Se Habla Español MEDICARE ACCEPTED • HOUSE CALLS BY APPOINTMENT

Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

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Monday, March 15

Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

Date:

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Mon., Mar. 15

Orange-pineapple juice, hamburger, hash brown, lettuce & tomato w/dressing

Pork chops, sweet potato, steamed cabbage

Burger bun, apricot halves

Tues., Mar. 16

Apple juice, tilapia, brown rice, Oriental blend

Curry chicken, white rice, mixed vegs

Rye bread, diced pears

Corned beef, cabbage & potato, tossed salad

Whole wheat bread, fresh oranges

Library

Library

Library, Exercise, Chat Session

9:30 - 1 in Rm. 31

9:30 - 1:00 in Rm. 49

9:30 - 1:00 in Rm. 7

Alert & Alive

Dominoes

Crochet & Knitting

10:00 in Rm. 31

10:00 in Rm. 45

9:00 in Rm. 7

11:00 in Rm. 31

Around The Lunch Table

Stay Well Exercise

11:30 in Rm. 49

Walking Club

Dominoes

Bingo

12:30 in Rm. 31

1:00 in Rm. 49

Bingo

10:00 in Rm. 2 11:00 in Rm. 7

Freestyle Dancing 1:00 in Rm. 7

Current Events

Tuesday, March 16

10:00 in Rm 31

Dominoes

Library, Exercise, Chat session,

10:00 in Rm. 49

9:30 – 1:00 in Rm. 7

Tai Chi

Alert & Alive

11:00 in Rm. 45

10:30 in Rm. 7

Bingo

Mixed Cultural Dance

Bingo 10:00 in Rm. 31

Self Defense 10:00 am in Rm 31

1:00 in Rm. 49

Dominoes

10:30 in Aud. A

& sour chicken, Wed., Sweet baked potato, Mar. 17 Italian blend

Thurs., Mar. 18

Salmon loaf, peas & corn, broccoli florets

Spanish omelette, tater tots, three bean salad

Rye bread, red apple

Fri., Mar. 19

Lime tarragon turkey, mashed potatoes, mixed vegs

Baked haddock, tri-color pasta, broccoli, cauliflower, carrot medley

Whole wheat bread, fruit jello

All meals served w/margarine and fresh milk *Schedule subject to change without notice. We ask that members please

12:30 pm in Rm.31

Wednesday, March 17

call their center at least one day in advance to register for lunch:

Bingo

Dominoes

10:00 in Rm. 31

10:00 in Rm. 45

Stay Well Exercise 10:00 in Rm. 31

10:00 in Rm. 49

Line Dancing 11:00 am in Rm. 31

Word Games 10:30 am in Rm. 31

Thursday, March 18

10:30 in Computer lab

Art

12:30 in Rm. 31

1:00 in Rm. 49

Library 9:30 am – 1:00 pm in Rm. 31

Chat session 9:30 – 1:00, Rm. 31

12:30 pm in Rm.31

11:00 am in Rm. 2 1:00 pm in Rm. 7

Library, Exercise, Chat

10:00 in Rm. 45

9:30 – 1:00 in Rm. 7

Stay Well Exercise 10 -11 in Rm. 45

Line Dancing 10:00 pm in Aud. A

Belly Dancing 12:30 pm in Aud. A

“Handi-Flex

Spelling Bee

1:00 p.m. in Aud. A

11:00 in Rm. 49

Drama 1:30 - 3:30 pm, Rm. 7

1:00 in Rm. 49

“Movie Madness”

Dominoes

9:30 a.m., Rm. 31

10 am, Rm. 45

Bingo

Tai Chi

Dominoes

Bingo

Dominoes

Garden Club 10:30 in Rm. 7

Bingo

10:00 in Rm. 31

9:30 – 1:00 in Rm. 7

Spanish Practice Class

Dominoes

Bingo

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10:00 -11:30 in Rm. 7

Library, Exercise, Chat session 9:30 – 1:00 in Rm. 7

10:00 in Rm. 31

Friday, March 19

Spelling Bee

Library, Exercise, Chat session,

Spelling Bee

Art

Crochet & Knitting

10:00 in Rm. 45

9:00 in Rm. 2

Dominoes

Bingo

Day at the Movies w/popcorn

12:30 pm, Rm.31

1:00 in Rm. 49

10:00 in Rm. 7

Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Friday

11:00 in Rm. 8

10:00-11:30 in Rm. 49

*Schedule subject to changes without notice*

11:00 in Rm. 31

We ask that members please call their center at least one day in advance to register for lunch:

Meditative Moments

WEEKLY TRIPS 1st Monday: 1st & 3rd Mondays: Every Friday: Every Tuesday:

Stew Leonard’s Super Wal-Mart Swimming Bowling

$5 $10 $3 $10

To register for trips and classes, please call

(718) 320-2066 Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation

Bartow Center (718) 320-2066, Ext. 2010 Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 • Gloria Wise Center (718) 671-5161

Upcoming Events/Trips Line Dancing with Eli will be back twice a month at Einstein and at Dreiser. For this month, line dancing will take place at the following centers. All other activities held at Dreiser will remain every Thursday, for Belly Dancing and Handi-flex. Schedule for the month of March-Thursday, March 4th, Dreiser; Monday, March 8th, Einstein; Thursday, March 18th, Dreiser; Thursday, March 25th, Dreiser. Starting April 1st and 2nd Monday, Line Dancing will be held at Einstein and the 3rd and 4th line dancing will be held at Dreiser.

P L E ASE NOT E : Meditative Moments at the Dreiser Senior Center, Fridays from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. in Room 1 with Clarice Simpson.

NORC’s St. Patrick’s Day BAKE SALE on March 17, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Einstein Community Center, Room 4. Come and enjoy homemade baked goods to satisfy your sweet tooth such as cake, cookies, cup cakes, brownies, and more...All proceeds from the bake sale will go to the expansion of NORC Senior Programs within the community.

Save t h e Da t e: Co-op City’s Annual Passover Luncheon 2010 , A Celebration of Freedom. Date: Wednesday, March 24.

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Location: Dreiser Community Center, 177 Dreiser Loop, second floor, Aud. B. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door on the day of the event. For guaranteed seating, $4 tickets may be purchased at your local center, Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or at the Bartow office from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. FREE transportation is available for senior guests as follows: Asch Loop by the Baychester Library and Einstein Loop in front of the shopping center at 9:20 a.m. & 9:40 a.m. More information to follow next week, (718) 320-2066.

BJ ’s R ep r esen t a t ive - James Collier will be at Einstein Senior Center, Friday, March 19th in Room 49 and Bartow Monday, March 22nd in Room 31 from

11 a.m. - 12 p.m. for both centers to give a presentation. If seniors want to enroll, this is the time.

J E R SE Y G AR DE NS M AL L Monday, March 22nd - 4 hours of shopping for only $10. Price includes transportation/boxed lunch. Pick-up information: Asch Loop at 9:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop at 9:15 a.m., Einstein Loop at 9:30 a.m. Phone registration will begin immediately at 10 a.m., please sign up by calling the Bartow office at (718) 320-2066.

Wood b u r y C om m on s - Thursday, March 25th - Transportation/boxed lunch only $10. Pick-up information: Asch Loop at 9:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop at 9:15 a.m., Einstein Loop at 9:30 a.m. Phone registration will begin immediately at 10 a.m., please sign up by calling the Bartow office at (718) 320-2066.

BJ ’s Sh op p in g Da y – Pelham Manor Monday, March 29th – 4 hours of shopping, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m./transportation, $5. Pick-up information: Bartow at 9:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop at 9:15 a.m., Einstein Loop at 9:30 a.m. Return at 2:00 p.m.

Phone registration will begin immediately at 10 a.m., please sign up by calling the Bartow office at (718) 320-2066.

Ringling Brothers & Barnum & Bailey Circus-SOLD OUT! FOR THOSE THAT HAVE REGISTERED, PLEASE MAKE PAYMENT IMMEDIATELY. LAST DAY FOR PAYMENT IS MARCH 15TH. For information, please call the Bartow office at (718) 320-2066.

SPACE IS LIMITED - Upcoming Trip-PLEASE SIGN UP FAST TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT - CORNERSTONE PRODUCTIONS presents Sunshine, Lollipops, & Rainbows.

Monday and Tuesday, April 26th and 27th - $200 per person. ROOMS ARE DOUBLE OCCUPANCY. (One room, separate beds-for 2 people). Unbeatable value-trip includes coach bus transportation, 2 days, 1 night stay at Comfort Inn, 5 meals, live (Continued on page 27)

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE BUILDING & TOWNHOUSES ASSOCIATIONS Adler Place Association “Meeting”: 3/16; 6:00 pm (Bartow Room 28) Debs Place Association “Meeting”: 3/18; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room 8)

EDUCATION Black Forum Defensive Drivers Course: Sat., 3/20; 9:00 am (Dreiser Room 1)

POLITICAL Harriet Tubman Democratic Club: Thurs., 3/18; 7:30 pm (Bartow Room 28)

HOBBIES African-American Association, Yoga/Pilates Classes”: Tues., 3/16; & Thurs., 3/18; 6:00 pm all classes being held in (Dreiser Room 2)

Co-op City Duplicate Bridge Club: Wed., 3/17; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room 9)

RELIGIOUS Circle of Christ Church: Fri., 3/19; 6:00 pm & Sun., 3/21; 9:00 am Church Service (Bartow Rooms 28 & 31)

Church of the New Vision Bible Study: Sun., 3/21; 9:00 am (Einstein Rm. 38) Deeper Life Bible Church: Tues., 3/16; 5:00 pm (Dreiser Room 1) Faith @ Work Christian Church: Thurs., 3/18; 5:30 pm & Sun., 3/14; 8:00 am (Dreiser Room 8 )

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15: Sun., 3/21; 10:00 am (Einstein Room 35) Harvest Restoration Ministries: Sun., 3/21; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room 10) Mt. Calvary Baptist Church: Thurs., 3/18; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room 9)

SCOUTS Girl Scouts Greater New York: Fri., 3/19; 3:00 pm (Dreiser Rooms 1, 2, 4, & 9)

SENIORS Seniors Nutrition Program: Mon. – Fri. 3/15 - 3/19; 9:00 am (Bartow Room 31) (Dreiser Room 4) (Einstein Room 49)

Handicapped Adults “Executive Meeting”: Fri., 3/12; 11:00 am (Dreiser Room 1) AARP Peachtree Chapter 4997 Meeting: Mon., 3/8; 11:00 am (Dreiser Aud. A)

SERVICE & CIVIC Weight Watchers Nutrition Program: Tues., 3/16; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room 4)

SOCIAL Elite Society Club of Co-op City “Salsa Spring Dance” Sat., 3/12; 8:00 pm (Dreiser Auditorium B)

Baychester Library Events Today, Sat., 3/13 — 2 p.m. His Girl Friday (classic comedy). An unscrupulous newspaper editor uses every trick in the book to keep his ace reporter/ex-wife from retiring and re-marrying. (Howard Hawk’s remake of a B’wy smash, (“The Front Page”).

March 26 - April 15 — Taiwan Sublime Special Photography Exhibition — This exhibit is part of the “Faces of Taiwan” series of programs at Baychester during April Kids Game On (Nintendo Wii) — Monday, March 15, 22 & 29 • 3:30 p.m.

Teen “Action Racket Theatre Labs/Teen Advisory Group What’s happening in your world? What’s the hottest book, movie or cd right now? Let us know and you can earn community service for your school. For all ages 12 to 18.

— Tuesday, March 23 & 30 • 4 p.m.

Teens Tag — Tuesday, March 16 & 23 • US Census Workshop (10:30 a.m - 1 p.m. & 5 - 7:30 p.m.)

Adults Computer Class — Tuesday, March 23 • 10:30 am Kids Reading Aloud — Wednesday, March 17 & 24 • 3:30 p.m.

Kids’ Movie Shrek — Wednesday, March 31• 2 p.m.

Chess Club — Thursday, March 18 & 25 • 3:30 p.m.

Teen Book Group — Friday, March 19 • 3:00 p.m.

Talk about books you’ve read and how the books relate to our lives!

Sneak A Snack (Monday - Friday) 2:15 p.m. — 3:15 p.m.(except Thurs., 3/11) • Bring snack, read magazines, play Sodoku, or do a crossword puzzle exclusively in the library’s Community Room.

The New York Public Library Baychester Branch • 2049 Asch Loop • Bronx, NY 10475 (Fully Wheelchair Accessible) NEW HOURS: Monday & Wednesday, 10-8; Tuesday & Thursday, 10-8 & Friday & Saturday, 10-5 Libros En Español (Books in Spanish) Horario de la biblioteca: Lunes 10-8, Martes 10-8, Miércoles 10-8, Jueves 10-8, Viernes 10-5, Sábado 10-5, Domingo Cerrado

718.379.6700

FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

Blood Pressure Trained volunteers are providing FREE blood pressure screenings to the 60+ community conveniently located at all three Co-op City community centers. All you need is to become a member by simply filling out a short application form available at any of the local centers.

L O C AT I O NS & SC H E DUL E : • 135 Einstein Loop, Room 45, every 2nd & 4th Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. • 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 28, every 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. • 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 7, every 1st & 3rd Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

AARP Chapter #4997 F YI : AARP presents its annual convention – Orlando @ 50+ — September 30-October 2 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. You are invited to Come Celebrate! Redefine life after 50 – plan now to attend concerts by world-class entertainers (i.e. Gladys Knight and B.B. King), university-quality lectures, fitness opportunities, first-run movies and an exhibition floor with products, services and information to help you live better.

REMINDER: We are collecting donations of canned goods to be delivered to neighboring food pantries—NO OUTDATED CANS. They may be brought to the AARP office, Room O in Dreiser Loop Community Center, Tuesday–Thursday, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. and Friday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Get-well wishes to Mattie Murrell.

To notify Peachtree Chapter of illness or bereavement, contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718671-5493.

2010 TO UR C O M M I T T E E AC T I VI T I E S: March 15 & 16 – 4-hour stay at Philadelphia Park Casino w/bonus; after checking-in at Inn at Reading, evening entertainment at a comedy show w/a prime rib dinner (or stuffed shrimp) & champagne; next day, a full breakfast and Sight & Sound Theater (new production) of The Story of Joseph before heading home – SOLD OUT – Arrive at Asch Loop (in front of the library) by 7:15 a.m.

Luggage tags will be given out at that time — see Wini.

April 21 (Wed.) – Warm Daddy’s – an exciting Blues and Jazz Show w/a delicious Southern-style dinner; and 5-hours at

Harrah’s Casino in Philadelphia (PA); $97 per person; contact Daisy, 718-671-3241.

June 4 (Fri.) –5-hour stay at Mohegan Sun Casino w/a cash bonus; buffet dinner; Patti LaBelle in concert (in CT); Midmezzanine seats (suggest that you bring a “buddy” to walk home with you – late return) — $125/person — (full payment due a.s.a.p.); a few tickets remaining – contact Wini.

June 26 & 27 (Sat./Sun.) – Saratoga Jazz Festival – package includes 2 tickets to 2 indoor concerts at the Performing Arts Center; 1 night stay at Best Western Hotel; continental breakfast; 4-hour stay at the Saratoga Casino — $349 Double; $429 Single; $329 Triple – Contact Daisy – 718-671-3241.

July 20 (Tues.) – Return of the 3-in-1 Day Outing – trip includes lunch at Phillips Seafood Restaurant; a boatride in Atlantic City Harbor and 6-hour stay at an Atlantic City Casino (to be announced) — $75 – See Jeanne – 718-379-3742.

August 23 (Sun.) – September 4 (Sat.) - Scandinavia and Russia on Royal Caribbean’s Jewel of the Sea – 13 days/12 nights – ports of call include Harwich, England; Copenhagen, Denmark; Stockholm, Sweden; Helsinki, Finland; St. Petersburg, Russia; Tallinn, Estonia; and Gothenburg, Sweden; prices include roundtrip airfare; cruise; port charges; government fee; transfers and taxes; initial deposit required to secure reservations and assign cabins – deposit $550 per person double occupancy or $1,100 single occupancy; Final payment due May 14 – contact Jeanne – 718-379-3742 - for pricing information and reservation form.

—Delor es Deb n a m

Goose Island Seniors Thursday, March 18—First General Meeting for the year 2010 will be in Room 38 at 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 17—St. Patrick’s Day, we are having a Bingo Game in Room 38 at 1:30 p.m. for members only.

Admission $2.

Thursday, April 8—Going to La Neve’s Haledon, N.J. Classic Oldies. Price is $60 (sixty dollar). Pick-up time is 9:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops. Menu – anti-pasta platters, pasta/w vodka, roast beef, chicken Francese, dessert, wine, beer, soda on table, coffee, tea and one hour open bar.

Wednesday, June 9—Royal Manor Garfield, N.J. VIVA LAS VEGAS. Price is $60. Pick-up time is 9:30 a.m. at our 3 usual

bus stops. Menu: pasta, salad, roast beef, chicken, dessert wine, beer on table and one hour of open bar.

Thursday, July 15—Platzl Brauhaul, N.Y. A day of fun, food and games. Price is $56 (fifty-six dollars). Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops.

See Ann or Mary for more information.

We are located at 135 Einstein Center in Room 39 from Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or call 718-379-9613, or call Ann at 718-379-0644. When making reservations, please leave a deposit or full payment. Don’t forget to pay your 2010 yearly dues, $12. GOOD HEALTH TO ALL. —M a r y P illa

Einstein Cancer Fund R em in d er : Tuesday, March 16th – China Inn Buffet Luncheon for members only, from 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. Cost per member is $7.

Tuesday, April 13th: Mt Airy Casino.

Cost per person is $27 with a bonus $25 slot card play and a $10 food credit. Time of pick-up 8 a.m. at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch and Dreiser Loop.

Wednesday and Thursday, May 12th & 13th — Day 1: Sight & Sound Theatre for “Josef The Musical,” followed by checkin at the Hawthorne Inn and dinner at Millers’ Smorgasboard Restaurant. Day 2:

After breakfast, check-out, we leave for shopping at the Lehigh Valley Mall followed by the Sands Casino and the bonus package of the day. Cost per person: $225/triple, $235/double and $275/single.

Join us for this wonderful trip. Balances or full payments are due by April 1st.

For the above trips, please call Mildred at 718-671-0288, Loretta at 718-2958 or Lydia at 718-671-3005. For memorial cards, call the above numbers.

Good health and healings are wished to all.

—Lyd ia R u a s

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Young Israel of Co-op City Most of you know that Rabbi Berl broke his arm in a fall in the Synagogue, and has been recuperating at his daughter’s.

However, we have good news. The Rabbi will be available to buy your chamotz, in the Synagogue on Sunday, March 21st from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please be

there on time.

On behalf of Rabbi Berl, and the officers and members of Young Israel, we wish each and everyone of you a very happy and

healthy Passover.

Remember, Sunday, March 21st from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to sell your chamotz.

—Gene Kaufman

Temple Beth-El Our Services are conducted in a comfortable blend of English and Hebrew, enhanced by the wonderful voice of our Spiritual Leader, Cantor Dennis Tobin.

Women are full and equal participants in

all aspects of worship, including Torah.

Our annual Model Seder will be held on Friday, March 26. This will also be a full kosher dinner with the highlights of the Seder presented. The cost is $18 per person

and the Seder will begin at 7:00 p.m. Please call me at the Temple to reserve your place.

We also wish you a very happy Purim.

Please join us and get to know us better.

We welcome all who identify with the

Jewish faith, no matter what your level of participation. We look forward to seeing you.

Call me.

Shalom.

—Sandra Yashpan

Co-op City Jewish Center Saturday services are continuing thanks to those people who attend Services. Please try to attend whenever possible.

We would like to remind our members and

any Jewish people in Co-op City looking for a conservative synagogue, we are still here, and all are welcome. Try to take a Saturday and come to services when you can.

The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 115 Einstein Loop, welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. 718-379-6920 Note: NEW office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Candle lighting on Friday, March 19, is before 6:48 p.m. Shabbos ends today, Saturday, March 13, at 6:41 p.m. We recite Havdallah (The Recital over the Wine) at the end of Shabbos.

Mincha services on Saturday, March 13 are at 12:30 p.m.

Note: Mincha Services - During the winter months, we will pray Mincha early, at 12:30 p.m. and the Kiddush will follow.

The community is always welcome to attend our various functions and enjoy a great day of fun and friendship.

Rabbi Kronengold is encouraging you all to attend his most informative classes. The evening class will take place during the Shalosh Seudos (the third meal). The topic for this week is “Study of the Passover Haggadah.” The class starts at 5:50 p.m.

Coming Events Saturday, March 13—Services are at 9 a.m. The parsha is Vayakhel-Peude.

Sale of Chometz—Saturday, March 13, March 20 and March 27. Rabbi Kronengold will remain for a half hour after the evening services for you to sell you Chametz.

Sunday, March 14—Daylight Savings Time begins. Do not forget to turn your clocks ahead one hour.

Tuesday, March 16—Rosh Chodesh Nissan Sunday, March 21 at 11:30 a.m.– Sisterhood paid-up brunch. Your dues for

Frieda will be in the office Monday and Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. if anyone wants to drop off their donations or dues.

For information regarding the Synagogue or questions, please get in touch with Freida at (718) 671-3679. Hope all had a Happy Purim.

—Frieda Epstein

Traditional Synagogue 2010 must be paid in full in order to attend the Brunch.

Sunday, March 28 from 9 a.m. to noon, Rabbi Kronengold will be available for the final sale of Chametz. Be advised that on this evening, you must search for Chametz.

Monday, March 29 is the First Seder and Tuesday, March 30 is the Second Seder (in the evening).

Sunday, April 4 – A joyous Easter to our many friends of the Christian faith.

Sunday, April 18 at 1:00 p.m. – The Synagogue sponsors an afternoon of Bingo.

The cost is $3/person and includes noshes and refreshments.

Good and Welfare: Happy birthday and anniversary greetings to all who are celebrating during the month of March.

We, the Officers and congregation of

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, wish sincerest get well wishes to Rabbi Berl who took a bad fall and suffered a broken arm. A speedy recovery to you and may you know no more pain.

Happy 51st Anniversary is wished to Nat and Marilyn Sherman. Many more joyous occasions and always in good health.

Special: Ordained (Hag HaSemikha), was Rabbi Kronengold along with 189 other men at the Washington Heights Campus of Yeshiva University located at West 185th Street and Amsterdam Avenue. The Ordination Ceremony was on Sunday, March 7. A Mazel Tov to you all and your respective families!

Dues for 2010 are now in order!

Please! Support the Synagogue. Thank you.

Shalom!

Mir iam Evelyn Ber lofsky —M

Building 13 Association We present: I Remember Harlem: The Documentary. We are still seeking interested Co-op City volunteers to tell their stories of living in Harlem. Participants will be video and tape recorded for a presentation to be held in April. Please gather photos taken in Harlem to be scanned and returned on the same day. If interested, please call Gail at 917-232-2974, Vivian at 718-6713012, Valerie at 718-862-0308 or Leslie at 718-320-1370 to set up an appointment.

Nominations and election of officers will be held during the March 25th meeting.

Information regarding eligibility will be posted in the bulletin board located in

the lobby.

We have a bit more to raise for the insurance so we have scheduled another Fundraiser for Saturday, April 10, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. The menu will consist of fish and chicken dinners (red rice or mac/cheese and string beans) for $8; fish sandwich, $5, and cake slices for $2.

Some folks purchased six dinners and many came back for more cake so come early because the food goes fast. Funds pay for room insurance so we can continue having our various events! We will be scheduling the return of the popular Murder Mystery and Karaoke events and

other exciting activities soon.

There is information on the bulletin board regarding Community Board 10 meetings and 45th Precinct Council Meetings. Transportation can be arranged. If you are interested in attending, contact Leslie at the number above.

Continue to read our articles and the bulletin board to stay informed.

P lea se ob ser ve th e followin g q u a lit yof-life r egu la t ion s: a) NO DOG is allowed in the apartment; b) NO LOITERING in the lobby and on the stairways.

c) NO SELLING in the lobby. Period. d) NO VANDALIZING the stairs and the elevators.

Unannounced “police sweeps” are conducted day and night to enforce these rules.

Report any criminal activities to the 45th Precinct at (718) 822-5411 and/or Riverbay Public Safety at (718) 320-3050.

For all NYC non-emergency inquiries, call 3-1-1.

NE W- For traffic update, call 5-1-1.

“If you see something, say something.”

—O lu b iyi Seh in d em i (M r. B)

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Pentecostal Tabernacle The Pentecostal Tabernacle invite everyone to attend worship service @ 120 Benchley Pl., Building 24 (street level); Tel. 718-324-0334 or 718-320-4218.

Sunday School starts at 10:30 a.m.

Midday worship begins at 11:45 a.m.

Prayer meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday evening. Bible study starts every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m.

Focus: Grace is divine power that causes the heart to rejoice and reflects in the lives of those who find favor with God.

And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all. (Acts 4:33) The promises of God are given by His grace.

Peter explained that the outcome of God’s grace working in our lives is the giving of ‘great and precious promises’’ Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our

Saviour Jesus Christ.

Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, according as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. (II Peter 1:1-

4). At a glance, we may credit these promises to God’s power, but a closer examination of scripture reveals that all scriptural promises are ultimately the result of God’s grace. Apart from his grace, we receive no promises from God. It should not be a strange thing for one who has experienced the grace of God to ask for more. Although there are several means of obtaining more grace, one way is through seeking a greater knowledge of Jesus Christ from the study of his word.

—R ev. R . Sibb lies

Harvest Restoration Ministries Pastors Anthony and Andrée Davis, co-founders of Harvest Restoration Ministries, Inc., extend to you a warm invitation to come and worship with us.

We are a community oriented non-denominational church that preaches and teaches the Bible in an exegetical style. Our focus is to teach members of the ministry to use biblical doctrines in a practical sense to be a blessing to both the home and the community. It is our desire to be a church that is “relevant” in affecting society and culture, by raising up not merely “members” but “leaders” and “agents of change.” We want to empower you to take con-

trol of your life and sphere of influence through the power of God’s Word.

Pastor Anthony Davis is currently participating in a mentoring program called “A Covering” under the tutelage of Bishop Noel Jones of the City of Refuge in Gardena, California. This mentoring program is an effort on the part of Pastor Davis to enhance the ministry, through his partnership with Bishop Jones and bring a spirit of excellence to the community.

Please come and visit our ministry and take advantage of the wonderful insight that is being shared. God bless!!

Co-op City Jewish Center Sisterhood There is always room for new players, canasta, mahjong, rummy-O, etc. For a $3 donation, you can enjoy company and refreshments. We are hoping to meet new

players and members.

You may call Frieda for any other information at 718-671-3679.

—Frieda Epstein

We meet a t: 177 Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room 10.

Order of Services Sunday school – 11:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship – 12:00 p.m.

Wednesday night Bible Study – 7:30 p.m.

Family night – 7:30 (on selected Fridays) Children’s Church – Every 2nd Sunday of every month.

Communion – Every 1st Sunday of every month.

—Pa stor Ant h on y Davis

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CO-OP CITY RESIDENTS FREE HOUSE CALL $50.00 Off W/FLYER ON WINDOWS INSTALLATION THEMEPSEE Provides: House Calls 24/7 Computer Repair: All Versions of Windows Available 3/20 Computer Lessons: Private one on one session available Computer Sales: Laptop, Desktops

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theatre show & 2 casinos, Mohegan Sun & 5 hours @ Foxwoods – Lunch at historic 250 year old Daniel Packer Inne, Shopping in Olde Mistick Village, unparallel live musical theater at the Cornerstone Playhouse, a world class gaming experience at the Mohegun Sun, dinner at the Sunburst Buffet or the Season’s Buffet at the Mohegan Sun, one night at the Comfort Inn, breakfast at the Comfort Inn, a visit to Submarine Force Museum, five hours at the Foxwoods Casino…the largest casino in the world, lunch at Foxwoods’ Festival Buffet, a snack pack box lunch for trip home, all taxes, all service charges, $15 free bets, $15 bonus slot play. Further details will be advertised at later date. Pick-up information: Asch Loop at 8:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop at 8:15 a.m., Einstein Loop at 8:30 a.m. Phone registration will begin immediately at 10 a.m., please sign up by calling the Bartow office at (718) 320-2066). F UL L PAYM E NT I S R E Q UI R E D BY M AR C H 12T H .

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