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Co-op City Times / February 7, 2009
2nd Combing Co-op City
Free mammography screening in Co-op City
Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto, in conjunction with Project Renewal, formerly operating as Women’s Outreach Network, is sponsoring a free Mobile Mammography Screening van which will be located outside of the Baychester Public Library, 2049 Asch Loop North, on Saturday, February 14, beginning at 9:30 a.m. This program is for women 40 years of age and older who have not had a mammogram in the past year. All insurance plans are accepted, however, if you do not have insurance, you can still sign up for the program. An appointment is necessary. Please call 1-800-564-6868. This program is funded by Bronx Cancer Services Program Partnership and Outreach for Breast Health Foundation, in partnership with the Italian-American Cancer Foundation.
Fastpitch softball practice at Truman
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Truman Student Goes to Nicaragua to Build a School with Building with Books Organization
Shannen Greene, a junior at Truman High School, will travel to Nicaragua in February to assist the Building with Books organization in the construction of a new high school. Building with Books is an international non-profit organization that established the Sister Schoolhouse Program, which allows students to participate in the construction of schoolhouses in developing countries. Through the Building with Books program, American students not only maximize their own high school experience, but they also learn the importance of an interdependent community by providing support to other students around the globe. Building with Books co-advisor, Zarah Vinola, notes that “although it’s only Shannen’s first year with the program, she is highly motivated and eager to contribute to the community service projects and fundraising efforts.” Greene, who is a stellar student, was selected for this outstanding opportunity because of her dedication to the pro-
gram and her academic achievement. “I am so excited to go to Nicaragua,” raves Shannen. “I am a little nervous to travel so far, but I can’t wait to help build the school. All children deserve a great place to learn.” Shannen Greene
“Students like Shannen continue to reflect Truman’s dedication to serving the community, both regionally and globally,” said Sana Q. Nasser, Principal of Truman High School. “Shannen is a talented and bright young woman—we look forward to having her share her experience with our Truman family upon her return.” 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 2,800 students. Truman’s success is attributed to its specialized programs and academically rigorous curriculum across the content areas.
Every Saturday, the Co-op City Cougars, the girls fastpitch softball team, Bronx District 11 runners-up, will be holding practice at Truman field house for young ladies between the ages of 7-14. There will also be registration for the newcomers to the team. You will need athletic apparel and softball gloves. For more information, please contact Coach Ronald Hartridge at 347-298-692 or email him at rhartridge41@hotmail.com.
Shoes for students
Co-op City’s Church of the Savior is organizing a drive for students of the Bronx-based Urban Assembly, schools designed to prepare inner city teens for success in college and business. Part of the requirement for boys attending Urban Assembly schools is to dress in proper business attire, jackets, shirts, ties and black leather shoes. In order to help low and middle income families meet those requirements, the school is looking for donations of black shoes, new or used, to be given to the students for their use. Donations can be dropped off at Church of the Savior, 120 DeKruif Place between noon and 3 p.m. any Thursday.
Management and administrative perfect attendees…Riverbay General Manager Vernon Cooper and Human Resources Director Colette Ragin, during a luncheon last Thursday afternoon, personally thanked and honored employees from Management, Administration, and Public Safety who worked throughout 2008 without once calling in sick. Honorees were: Alberta Abrams, Mary Ahland, Christopher Algien, Frank Apollo, Pamela Apollo, Katherine Bell, Ismael Bermudez, Jamie Bernier-Johnson, David Best, Pedro J. Bisono, Amaryllis Bizardi, Jeffrey Bowman, Eunice Braithwaite, Lance Bronstein, Chris Bulat, Ronald Caesar, Marlece Calderon,-Chiaramida, Sherron L. Clarke, Raymond Cooper, Josue Coronel, Nancy Ann Cosgrove, Heriberto Diaz, Kenneth Duchnowski, Raymond J. Duran, Margaret Echevarria, Lois English, Jose A. Figueroa, Tony D. Ford, Jacqueline Garcia Quinones, Steven H. Gold, Stephen P. Hehir, Arnold Hughes, Theodore Jefferson, Toma Kastrati, James Keappock, Kevin J. Keenan, Raymond F. Kenny, Tamira King, Aleksandar Knezevic, Leka Kocovic, Vasilj Kocovic, Lynn S. Krantz, Louis Loscalzo, Jr., Gail Mallea-Ragin, Peter Merola, Henry Milburn, Peter P. Miranda, Joseph Monahan, Donna Moskowitz, Michael J. Munns, Trenise Myrie, Juanita Net, Lester O’Brian, Carmelo Perez, Jose Perez, Joseph Persaud, Hubert Phillip, Rosalind A. Pierce, Shona A. Pinnock, Alan B. Poretsky, Linda Pujols, Anthony Rasulo, Alberta Robinson, Monica Robinson, David Rodriguez, Louis Salegna, Richard Schmidt Carolyn Sinkler,. Mohamed Suleman, Sita Suleman, Lorna Thomas, Andrea Tuberman, Kim-Marie Umstead, Aracelis Vega, Lawrence Ward, Kirk Williams, Linda Elaine Williams, Carl Wright, Filip Zadrima, Paul Zadrima and Liviu Zulman. Photo by Bill Stuttig