Co-op City Times 01/30/10

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Vol. 45 No. 5

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Enhanced training for the first true responders

BY BILL STUTTIG Knowing that a police department’s dispatchers are the true “first responders” in any police situation, Riverbay took steps this month to offer its dispatchers the latest and most comprehensive training program available.

Jeffrey Carter, a Power Phone instructor and a retired police lieutenant and current college professor and Police Academy instructor, led the two-day

course offered last Thursday and Friday, January 21 and 22, respectively, which taught dispatchers the importance of proper call handling, techniques for remaining courteous and calm during crisis related calls, careful listening skills allowing the dispatcher to glean information from background noise, phrases and speech patterns, how to give instructions to callers to (Continued on page 4)

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Benefits of Peartree Refuse Handling Facility are clear

BY BILL STUTTIG According to Luis Salazar, Riverbay’s longtime Director of Janitorial Services, anyone who doubts the benefits of the Riverbay Refuse Handling Facility on Peartree Avenue probably does so because they have a very short memory or they just choose to forget the mess of the unsightly dumpsters pads in front of every building prior to 2006, the year the facility began operations.

And the unsightly mess was the least of the problems which also included odors emanating from uncollected trash and the perpetual rodent infestation as the community was wholly dependant on often infrequent and inefficient garbage pick-

ups from the Department of Sanitation.

“Prior to the Peartree facility,” Salazar recalled this week, “we had the Department of Sanitation picking up from garbage dumpsters in front of the buildings, which posed a huge problem in terms of spillage, infrequent pick-ups, unsightly conditions, the constant presence of rodents and other scavengers, such as seagulls and perhaps worst of all, the constant complaints of odor emanating from dumpsters that would wait days for pickup by New York City crews, especially after long holiday weekends when the volume of trash was always at it highest.”

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Hot & cold water shutdown this week

Jeffrey Carter, a retired Police Lieutenant and Police Academy instructor, teaches Co-op City’s and other dispatchers about the latest techniques for handling emergency calls in the most effective way possible. Photo by Bill Stuttig

Hot and cold domestic water will be shut down this week in several buildings to accommodate repairs to the plumbing lines on the roof and to the roof tanks.

On Tuesday, February 2, hot and cold water will not be available in Buildings 6, 7 and 8 from 9 a.m.

On Thursday, February 4, Buildings 33, 34 and 35 will be similarly affected.

It is expected that service will be restored some time in the evening.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience as we complete this work.

—R iver ba y C or p or a t ion

Emergency Tax Credit available for tax year 2009 (See Page 3)

Fire in Building 7 causes damage to several apartments

BY ROZAAN BOONE A fire in a 26th floor apartment in Building 7 on Tuesday evening, January 26, caused significant damage to that apartment and affected several others.

The fire broke out at approximately 5-5:15 p.m. in the kitchen area of apartment 26G, leaving it unlivable, and by the time it was extinguished, apartments directly below it on three floors—25G, 24G and 23G—had also suffered water damage.

In addition, firefighters gained entry into apartment 27G above by force to ensure the safety of the residents, but no

one was home at the time of the fire.

The shareholder who lives in apartment 26G said in a statement to Riverbay’s Cooperator Services Department that he left the apartment to go downstairs to a doctor’s appointment and might have left his stove on.

No injuries were reported as a result of the fire, but the shareholder in whose apartment the fire began was issued a Community Complaint.

The investigation into the fire is ongoing and therefore the official New York City Fire Department report was unavailable by press time yesterday.

Sidewalk bridging collapses in high winds…

A coastal storm which produced wind gusts of more than 60 mph Monday morning blew over sidewalk bridging erected along Alcott Place, adjacent to Building 17. Crews were cleaning up the mess by 9 a.m. Debris from the accident injured one passerby.

Photo by Mary Ann Sowah & inset photo by Bill Stuttig

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Garbage Facility General Manager Vernon Cooper recalled this week that management, after hearing individual complaints of residents regarding this garbage problem on a near daily basis, along with the collective complaints of many at numerous community meetings to specifically address the problems, took the logical step to take control of the community’s garbage handling process by having Riverbay develop its own refuse processing system.

The result was the development of the Peartree Refuse Handling Facility which now operates seven days a week, sorting and compacting trash collected from each of the community’s buildings, townhouse clusters, shopping centers, grounds and all administrative and operational facilities, including the power plant.

Under Salazar, and the direct oversight of Peartree facility supervisor, Alexander Vargas, the facility collects, processes, and compacts more than 160 tons of garbage per day on average. After the weekends, the amount of trash collected is much higher.

The city’s Sanitation Department picks up from the facility six days a week (every day but Sunday).

Sorted recyclables are compacted in separate containers and then processed and prepared for pick-up by Royal Waste, Riverbay recycling contractor. According to Riverbay’s Safety Director, Kevin Keenan, who oversees this process,

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Riverbay receives a majority percentage of the revenue generated from the sale of these recycled materials, including 63% of all revenue generated from the sale of paper and cardboard, 75% from the sale of metal and 40% from the sale of co-mingled materials (plastic, metal cans and glass). In December of 2009 alone, the Peartree facility recycled more than 117 tons of paper, more than 15 tons of metal and more than 52 tons of co-mingled materials. In 2008, the recycling efforts generated more than $104,000 in additional revenue for the community. In 2009, the market price for the materials decreased significantly, but in total, the recycling campaign has generated more than $175,000 in additional revenue for the community.

General Manager Cooper added that this is just the tip of the iceberg of the benefits that the Peartree facility has brought to the community both financially and aesthetically. Cooper recalled the mechanics of the Sanitation pick-ups prior to the operation of the Peartree facility. Riverbay containers would be picked up by the apparatus of the Sanitation trucks and banged, dented and damaged on a near daily basis, costing the cooperative hundreds of thousands of dollars each year in repair costs not to mention, on occasion, injuries to Riverbay workers whose job it was to handle the heavy and often damaged containers.

“The truth is that since we started full

operation of the Peartree facility, Co-op City has ranked as high as the second cleanest community in New York City, according to studies taken by the Department of Sanitation,” Cooper said.

“We no longer have the constant unsightly conditions in front of our buildings which plagued this community for decades; the problem of rodent infestation in the community has been reduced dramatically, and unpleasant odors which regularly emanated from each dumpster pad, especially in the warm weather months, have been virtually eliminated.”

Cooper added that in addition to trying to offset the cost of operations for the Peartree facility through the sale of recyclable materials, Riverbay is currently negotiating with city officials about compensation related to the cost savings realized by the City of New York due to the centralized pick-up location that Riverbay provides for the Department of Sanitation.

Leonard Murrell, long-time Co-op City resident and chair of Community Board 10’s Municipal Services Committee, said this week, “I can’t believe that questions concerning the wisdom of the need for our Centralized Garbage Facility on Peartree continue to surface. Apparently, those who constantly complain about this program have very short memories. It wasn’t too long ago that all of Co-op City was suffering under the plague of filthy, smelly basements and outside container pads over-

flowing with the garbage of too many 3 or 4 day weekends without a pick-up by the Sanitation Department. At the same time, our lobbies smelled from the stored garbage in the basements, and vermins, such as rats, roaches and god knows what else, populated the area.”

Murrell continued: “Over 20 years ago, the New York City Housing Authority, the largest landlord in the world, conducted an experiment at Whitman-Ingersoll Houses in Brooklyn, where the same type of garbage containers were placed in a central location at the development to address the same conditions that affected Co-op City. The experiment was an overwhelming success.

Today, the system is used in virtually all NYCHA Housing Developments throughout the city of New York. This has improved the quality of life for all and has made for cleaner housing developments and a cleaner city. Certainly Co-op City deserves at least as much.”

Salazar said that what he is most proud of in overseeing this expansive operation of handling the trash produced by more than 50,000 residents, is the maintenance of the facility on Peartree Avenue which handles this load, more than 160 tons of trash per day, seven days a week.

“If you come here on any day, you will never smell the odor of trash,” Salazar said.

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2nd Combing Co-op City NCNW “Black History Poster Board Contest” for students 6-13 1st Place winner, aged 6-10, and 1st Place winner, aged 11-13, will receive a $25 gift card for Barnes & Nobles, Staples, Modell’s or Toys R US; 2nd Place winner, aged 6-10, and 2nd Place winner, aged 11-13, will receive $10 gift card for i-Tunes. Poster Board drop off location: Dreiser Shopping Center 1, Room 14, on Saturdays, 1/30, 2/6 or 2/13, between 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Deadline for submission is 2/13.

Submitted poster boards will be on display during the 9th Annual Youth Black History Celebration, Saturday, February 20th, 1-4 p.m., Dreiser Auditorium A. For further information, please call (917) 399-2643 or (917) 553-9965.

Haiti Relief Concert in Co-op City next Saturday In response to the devastating earthquake in Haiti, a special benefit concert, organized by the Church of the Savior with the support of a variety of faithbased and civic organizations in and around Co-op City, is scheduled to be held at the Dreiser Auditorium, on Saturday, February 6, at 4 p.m.

The benefit concert will feature music by the jazz-gospel recording group TransJazz with special guest appearances by jazz great Onaje Allan Gumbs and R&B singer Ron Anthony.

There is no charge for admission, but freewill donations will be collected for the American Red Cross.

All proceeds from the concert will go directly for the Haiti earthquake relief effort (checks can be made out to “American Red Cross” with memo “Haiti Relief”).

For more information, please call 718-320-0002 or PraiseAndJoy @optonline.net.

Community forum on healthcare disparities The Health Education Project of Local 1199 of the Greater New York Hospital Association (GNYHA) will host a community forum in Room 5 of the Dreiser Community Center from 6 to 8:30 p.m. next Friday, February 5th entitled “How do disparities in health care affect our community.” Andy King of the Health Education Project is asking Co-op City residents to come to the forum to relay their experiences and frustration with the health care system in the city and the state.

Refreshments will be served.

For more information, call 917716-0386 or 646-660-3149.

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Shareholders can claim energy tax credit on this year’s return

BY BILL STUTTIG Co-op City shareholders who were eligible to take advantage of the federal energy tax credit on their 2007 tax returns will be able to do so again on their 2009 returns. Shareholders were not able to claim the credit on their 2008 returns because the federal government program expired. However, for the 2009 tax returns being prepared this year, the tax credit was resumed as part of the “Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008.”

Riverbay’s Director of Finance Peter Merola said this week that the corporation’s tax auditors informed Riverbay of the exact amount each shareholder is eligible to claim as an energy tax credit. The amount of credit each shareholder is eligible to claim is directly related to the size of the home they own.. (See cha r t below for t h e exa ct a m ou n t s t h a t sh ou ld b e p la ced on ea ch cor r esp on d in g lin e of I R S for m 5695.)

The tax credit that each shareholder is eligible to claim is based on Riverbay’s energy efficient home improvements installed in the cooperative during 2009, specifically the new windows and doors which were installed in various buildings and homes throughout the year.

“Each shareholder is entitled to their proportionate share of the credit based on their apartment size and the number of shares owed,” Merola explained. “The credit is based on new windows and terrace doors that were installed throughout Co-op City

during 2009.”

Merola added, “Because Riverbay Corporation is a housing cooperative, all shareholders share the tax benefit proportionately. This means that even though you may not have had new windows or a terrace door installed in your home in 2009, as a shareholder in Riverbay Corporation, you are eligible for a proportionate share of the energy tax credit.”

The amount of the credit varies by the size of the apartment and is determined by the total value of the replacement work done in 2009. For the 2009 return, the smallest apartment (3 rooms) is entitled to a federal tax credit of $35.32 and the largest apartment (7 rooms) is entitled to a credit of $82.40.

Previously, there was a $200 ceiling on the total amount of credit that can be claimed by any one shareholder over the course of the multi-year project so a shareholder who received a credit of more than $100 last year may not be eligible to receive the full amount of the credit that can be claimed if the sum of the two credits exceeds $200.

But according to Thomas Horan, C.P.A., senior tax manager for O’Connor Davies Munns & Dobbins LLP – Riverbay’s outside Accounting and Audit firm, the ceiling for the amount of credit that can be claimed has been raised to a limit of $1500, which means that Co-op City shareholders are not affected by any maximum limits on the available credit.

“After not being available for one year,” said Horan, “the energy tax credit has come back this year even better.”

In order to file for the credit this year, the shareholder must file federal form 1040 with federal tax form 5695.

Merola advised shareholders to consult with their certified tax preparer before filing for the credit.

All shareholders are eligible for the tax credit so long as the amount of federal taxes they paid in 2009 exceeds the value of the credit.

Under the Federal 2005 Energy Policy Act, taxpayers received up to a 10% tax credit for improving the energy efficiency of existing homes. A subsection of the law related specifically to cooperatives says that “a tenant-stockholder in a cooperative housing corporation shall be treated as having made his tenant-stockholder’s proportionate share of any expenditure of such corporation.”

While the decision was made to expire the federal energy tax credit for 2008, the credit was reestablished as part of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, passed by Congress and signed into law by then President George Bush on October 3rd, 2008.

The replacement of 130,000 old windows throughout Co-op City is part of the historic $240 million reconstruction of the community that was made possible by the refinancing agreement reached with New York Community Bank in 2004.

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Garbage facility “The garbage is brought here over a nine-hour work day each day, immediately compacted and processed for pick-up by Sanitation crews every day but Sunday. The compactors on sight are disinfected and cleaned daily and repainted regularly. The equipment in maintained constantly and parts and materials that become outdated are recycled into use in other, more modern components.”

Dispatcher Training make the resolution of the problem easier for the dispatched officers, and how to get all pertinent information from a crime victim or caller facing an emergency.

Chief Frank Apollo, the commanding officer of the Department of Public Safety, said: “We view our dispatchers to be the front line of response in handling any potential emergency. Ensuring that they operate under the highest standards of skill and professionalism allows us to assist shareholders in need as best as we possibly can.

The dispatchers, being the first level of our emergency response strategies, are, in turn, a very vital part of that critical decision-making process.”

Lieutenant James Keappock, Public Safety’s Director of Training, said the decision was made to reach out to Power Phone, a nationally and internationally recognized trainer of personnel who deal specifically with 9-1-1 calls or work in emergency centers, suicide prevention centers or fire communication departments.

“What we hope we will get out of this is to raise the level of professionalism

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Since 2007, Riverbay has also been replacing the old compactors in many buildings with new, more efficient ones, and while this process goes forward, Riverbay welders have been outfitting the containers previously used for the old compactors to conform to the mechanics of the new compactors. This is all being done inhouse.

Courtney Berry, who is responsible

for the maintenance and repair of the Peartree facility and all of the building compactors in the community, explained that he previously worked for the company who contracted the repair work for Co-op City’s contractors.

“In those days, when a building compactor broke down, it would be days, if not weeks, before the company was able to get to the needed

repairs,” Berry recalled.

Since that time, Berry has been hired by Salazar and works directly for Riverbay, charged with repairing and maintaining this equipment in each building. Salazar said that repairs the residents had to wait days for, causing numerous problems for the residents, now are usually completed in a few hours after the problem is discovered.

best ways to obtain vital primary and secondary information regarding the crisis and how to get that information to the responding officers, often when they are still en route to the emergency location.

The two-day course dealt heavily with handling critical incidents, including a heavy emphasis on threatened suicides.

“It is important that the emergency call receiver in these instances is able to quickly establish a bond or relationship with the person who is making these calls,” Keappock said. “Ask them what they are going to do, why they are feeling like this. A lot of times these callers have feelings of sudden loss, anxiety, loneliness, depression. When they make these calls, if you can keep that person on the line, there is more time to run a trace on the phone, find out where that person is and get the help to them that he or she needs. The more you get people in that state-of-mind to talk, the more likely they will begin to get over those momentary acute feelings of hopelessness.

Many times, these calls end in the acquiescencing of the caller to accept

help. If they did not speak to a trained dispatcher, they might’ve very well taken their own life.”

The two-day course also delved into handling other specific emergencies, such as hostage situations and/or workplace violence or threats of violence.

Nine Public Safety dispatchers attended the two days of training that took place in the Bartow Community Center.

Sixteen dispatchers from other agencies, including the police departments of New Rochelle, Yonkers and Mt. Vernon along with the United States Park Police, also took the course here in Co-op City.

Keappock explained that by hosting the course, Co-op City was able to have the training offered for free to five of the nine dispatchers who received it.

The training director added that next month, the dispatchers will receive additional training on the specifics of handling calls detailing medical emergencies including, in some cases, providing instructions to the callers as to the proper care they can give the victim until professional medical help arrives.

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with our dispatcher staff,” Keappock explained. “As most people now know, we have a brand new state-of-the-art communication center so we wanted to raise the level of training to provide stateof-the art dispatchers as well.

“When a dispatcher receives a call, many times, seconds count on these calls,” Keappock added. “I have a saying that it is not necessarily the officers who are the first on a scene. When a person picks up the phone and dials the emergency number for this department, the first person on that scene is really the dispatcher. They have first contact with the caller and that really is the introduction of our department into that emergency.

So how our dispatchers interact with these callers, how they treat them on the phone, regardless of the caller’s state-ofmind, goes a long way in helping to handle the emergency effectively. Our dispatchers are able to rise to the occasion in countless situations. They know how to speak to the person, what to say and what not to say.”

The dispatchers were trained in the

Security beefed up at townhouse clusters after reports of man climbing onto terraces

BY ROZAAN BOONE Townhouse residents are being encouraged to keep their terrace doors and windows secured after reports of two isolated incidents involving a man peering into terrace windows in the Adler Place and Cooper Place townhouse clusters.

According to Chief Frank Apollo of the Co-op City Public Safety

Department, the suspect was seen last Sunday and Monday loitering in the townhouse areas and climbing onto terraces between the hours of 9 and 10 p.m. Since that time, Public Safety has increased patrol in all of the townhouse clusters and distributed informational flyers advising residents to make sure that they secure their homes, especially the terrace doors and windows, and also

to be vigilant and report any suspicious persons and activity to Public Safety.

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 20 years of age, 5’ 8” tall, slim build and weight. He was last seen wearing a black leather jacket or a loose fitting hooded sweatshirt.

Earlier this week, community policing officers from Public Safety not only distributed flyers to the townhouse clus-

ters to inform shareholders about the individual, but they also went door to door to speak to residents.

“Our goal is to be proactive,” said Chief Apollo. “First of all, we wanted to calm any fears that the shareholders might have after the flyers notifying them about the problem were (Continued on page 14)

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Mountains and Mole Hills H elp t o H a it i The earthquake devastation to Haiti is almost inconceivable. It has been reported that over 150,000 persons have perished and there are still many persons unaccounted for. I urge everyone to continue to open their hearts and wallets to the Haitian people. Please give what you can to the charity of your choice. Of the many charities calling for donations, I suggest “Doctors Without Borders” w ww. d o c t or s w i t h ou t b or d e r s. o r g) (w and/or UNICEF (www.u nciefusa .or g).

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G a r a ges I have been reading comments over the past few weeks about the legality of garage fines and when or how they are applied. Frankly, I do not understand Director Andrea Leslie’s position regarding the situation. What I know to be true is the following: 1. The eight garages are owned by the Co-op City community. 2. We are free to set charges, make rules for parking, charge fines and/or terminate a cooperator’s garage lease for an infraction of those rules. Not only are we free to write the rules, but common sense mandates that we must.

Because there are always those people who will disregard rules even when that disregard jeopardizes the safety of others, the Parking Facilities Director imposed and collected fines for the best reason – to restrain wrong behavior and maintain garage safety. His action helped to prevent accidents, minimize property damage, and very probably

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Khalil Abdul-Wahhab Secretary

saved lives.

The Board recently p a s s e d Resolution 09-82 which ‘formalized’ a list of infractions with associated fines.

The previous G a r a g e License Agreement stated that any infraction could result in a cooperator having their garage license terminated and their garage parking privilege cancelled.

In retrospect, the action that the Parking Facilities Director took seems fair and sensible. Consider this: if a cooperator breaks a garage rule, they are required to pay a fine of $25 – $100 rather than lose their parking privilege and be forced to park on the street. To avoid having to pay the fine, people adhered to safe driving behavior which resulted in a safer garage environment for all cooperators, especially children and seniors. The action seems both fair and effective. How can anyone be opposed to that?! One more benefit to cooperators is that the money collected in fines goes into the operating budget.

O p er a t ing vs. C a pit a l Bu d get Speaking of budgets, Riverbay

Corporation has two: the operating budget that handles the day-to-day activities and a capital budget that finances major projects such as rebuilding garages, installing new elevators, or replacing windows.

Five years ago, we borrowed money to make crucial repairs. We have accomplished much of what we started.

However, according to the terms of the loan, the interest rate went up and we must pay the higher interest through a 5% increase in carrying charges.

Rather than listen to the “permanent partisans” who are apparently against anything that wasn’t their idea, it is important to note that although the capital budget is very low, th e opera tin g bu dget is ba la n ced. What that means in simple terms is that we may have to slow down or even stop capital projects for a while, but the corporation is nowh ere n ea r ba n kr uptcy.

The Board and management are currently exploring refinancing options to obtain a better interest rate. If we are successful, a number of beneficial options for capital projects will become available.

In the next couple of weeks, Riverbay Corporation’s financial statement will be printed in the Co-op City Times. Anyone interested can review that statement and submit any questions to the Board or management.

Accessibilit y As a community, we have accomplished a lot, but more needs to be done.

We cannot control many things that happen in the world. What we can control, however, is our reaction to those

things. The “permanent partisans” supply endless complaints, but offer no solutions. It’s time to end the litany of complaints and the ‘my way or the highway’ attitudes. Each member of the Board has the same fiduciary responsibility to the community. Each of us was elected to serve all of the cooperators.

The steps needed for continued progress consist of identifying current problems, prioritizing response, planning a logical course of corrective action, and taking assessment of the effectiveness of the applied effort.

As part of the assessment step, President Othelia Jones has called for the establishment of an Evaluation Committee. That committee will evaluate the efforts of the managing agent, Marion Scott Incorporated. I will serve on that committee. You can be sure that the committee will take a fair and objective view of issues – seeing mountains as mountains and mole hills as only inconvenient bumps in the road of progress.

Finally, I have been discussing methods for improving communication access between the Board and cooperators with a number of my Board colleagues. Some considerations are being made in that regard.

There will be more on this issue in a subsequent Viewpoint.

If you see something, say something.

Share your suggestions, complaints, or special concerns with me. Send letters to Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or address e-mail to kwa h h a b 10475@h ot m a il.com.

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Letters to the Editor Co-op City shareholders hold major count in gubernatorial race To t h e E d it or : As one of the remaining pioneers here, everything that we are subjected to is seen through a prism of the realities of our decades of exposure to DHCR, our Boards and Riverbay in general.

Internally, we have always been subject to exposures that led to dissatisfaction and move-outs. From DHCR, absence of sorely required oversight protective of the purpose we were all lured here for, vacating prime Bronx properties and viable communities that negatively downgraded the Bronx. What we’ve drawn from DHCR has been limited to main tenance hikes as they focus limitation on our finances without examining our operations or providing needed oversight/supervision.

What triggered the above commentary

was the notification of the resignation of Commissioner Van Amerongen of DHCR who has served for a most limited term.

Our representation has been through her designee Assistant—Mr. Richmond McCurnin—neither acknowledging direct contact from a Co-op City shareholder per my experience.

The glowing praise by our Governor for outgoing Ms. Van Amerongen referred to Starrett City, other beneficiaries, but not a word regarding Co-op City, the largest property in DHCR’s portfolio as if we represent merely bricks, a count of windows, etc. when we require a direct commitment to both preserve our affordability and quality of life in this city where there are no comparable alternative housing availability.

I do not view this ostensible resignation as a voluntary decision, but rather commonplace when those in high office see to enhance outreach to voters. Gov. Paterson, in a position he inherited, is moving to run in the gubernatorial race. I suspect he is putting things in place to enhance his outreach. Mitchell-Lama housing under DHCR’s control equals votes; we in Co-op City hold a major count.

In this political arena, where our votes will sorely be needed, wisdom dictates we immediately send emails and letters to the Governor respectfully demanding changes at DHCR to safeguard our concerns.

The ball is in your court, neighbors. The February 1st rent hike should awaken you to speak up or forever hold your gripes.

—M a r ilyn Br a n d

Disappointed over non-mention of people with disabilities at MLK luncheon To t h e E d it or : On January 18th, I attended the Martin Luther King Day celebration in Dreiser Center sponsored by City Councilman Larry Seabrook. While it was a very nice event, I was shocked that none of the elected officials who spoke, including Governor David Paterson, mentioned the plight of the disabled.

On this day, which is meant to highlight the civil rights of all minority groups — African-Americans, Hispanics, the young and the old — not one speaker mentioned perhaps the nation’s largest minority group of all, the disabled – a group of more than 45 million nationwide that cuts across all racial, ethnic, age and

sex barriers.

In the borough of the Bronx alone, according to the last census, the disabled population totaled more than 340,000, approximately 28.4% of the total population. But despite these numbers, we have no real representation as evidenced by us not even receiving a mention at the recent Dr. King celebration held in Co-op City.

Governor Paterson’s failure to recognize the disabled angered me the most because he, being legally blind, is disabled himself, but yet during his tenure as Governor, he has done virtually nothing to help the disabled. As a matter of fact, both Houses of the State Legislature recently and unanimously passed a bill

that would have increased the civil rights of the disabled in the State of New York by enhancing the ADA Law state-wide and Governor Paterson vetoed that law.

The Governor often mentions his disability when publicly speaking about the difficult life he had to overcome. But in my opinion, he uses his disability to gain political sympathy, while turning his back on his disabled brethren who he is obligated to serve, but has so badly neglected.

Part of the problem is the disabled is not organized and not as vocal as we used to be. The time is now to organize and make the disabled community heard.

—J oh n R ose, d isa b led a d voca t e

Garage rules and fines to ensure safety and cleanliness of facilities Garage Rules/Regulations Destruction/Vandalism of garage property—$200.00* Parking in Fire Zone or No Parking Area—$100.00* Unauthorized loan, exchange or reassignment of access card, garage sticker or garage key—$100.00* 4. Driving against directional sign— $75.00 5. Driving in excess of posted speed limits—$75.00 6. Reckless driving—$75.00 7. Failure to obey traffic directions given by Public Safety Officer or Parking Facilities Staff—$75.00

8. Unauthorized parking in disabled/reserved space—$50.00* 9. Failure to park fully within painted lines—$50.00* 10. Failure, after notification, to repair oil/fluid leak—$50.00* 11. Performing vehicle repair or washing, except changing flat tire or battery boost—$50.00 12. Failure to use garage access card after three times—$25.00 13. Failure to comply with Vehicle & Traffic Law, including but not limited to, proof of registration, inspection and display of license plates—$25.00* 14. Littering garage with dirt or rub-

bish—$25.00 15. Failure, after notice, to clean excessively dirty vehicle—$25.00* * Plus any applicable towing and/or repair costs ITEM REPLACEMENT COSTS Lost garage sticker—$50.00 Lost garage access card—$15.00 Lost garage key—$10.00 TOWED VEHICLE RATES Vehicle Towed out of Garage or Lot—$108.25* Vehicle Towed within Garage or Lot—$54.13* *Or Actual Cost of Towing whichever is higher

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We must unite for common sense changes in our community Again, all too often in the back room dunDirector’s geon of Board meetings we hear the echo, “Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water,” and I say to them, the majority Board and Herb Scott, which babies are you talking about? How ironic that not only are they throwing out the water, but close to a hundred little, young, innocent children are going to be evicted from theYellow Schoolhouse in the middle of winter. What are their mothers, and grandmothers, and fathers supposed to do when the doors are closed and their youngsters are deprived of positive programs?

How vicious and heartless can Riverbay management, specially Herb Scott, and the Legal Department, and the pocket of eight Board Directors be to use such Draconian methods against the Gloria Wise Community Center?

The Community Center and what it provides for youth has been epitomized by this legendary African-American woman, Gloria Wise, who did so much for our youngsters until her untimely death and her name was used by a greedy, convicted social services mogul who still enjoys living here, despite the damage he has done to the honest dream of Gloria Wise, and continues to spit in the face of cooperators in this community. How sad. In any other community, there would have been appropriate outrage, but the most important thing right now is to keep the Gloria Wise Community Center open to continue services and provide needed programs for our youth.

Therefore, I’m asking every religious institutions, of all denominations, and community-based organizations, and cooperators to come together and discuss what we can do to save the Gloria Wise Community Center, which is slated to be kicked out and shut its doors on March 1st. The Gloria Wise Community Center is a viable organization which has served this community ever since the former convicted social services mogul left the programs at the Yellow

Schoolhouse in the dust in tatters.

I believe that this matter could be settled in a responsible manner with a compromise between the Board, management, and the Gloria Wise Community Center. In addition, I believe this community must look to bringing charges down for space because we are all suffering through tough times and we may have to drop the cost per square foot for non-profits and groups that serve our children. All we hear about in the media is Wall Street and Main Street. Well, what about Coop City? What about the needs of our children?

And I think we need to look at this again, as we have once before when we decided to forego increases for preschool organizations some years back when they were facing such hardships. Why can’t this be done for all organizations that house pre-school kids in Co-op City, especially during these tough times where I believe we have to restructure the price of a square footage being paid to a nominal fee. These children are our children, these children represent the future. You hear the constant talk and complaints in Co-op City about there being no place to go for our youngsters. And Co-op City is certainly lacking a community center for all. We have been bamboozled by every politician, ranging from Congress, to State Senate, to the Assembly, to the City Council. What have any of them done for us lately, other than pass out some chicken and rice, and ask for your vote? But what do they do for our community? When are we going to wake up? When are we going to vote? Look at other communities, whether it be in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, or other parts of the Bronx, they act like united communities and their legislators respond to the needs of the residents. In some communities, there are state-of-the-art community centers which have been professionally and responsibly built for less than

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it takes us to repair a garage. We are sorely missing a community center here.

How long is it going to take?

We are being hyped to death, promised this and that, but nothing ever comes through, or even begins for that matter.

Truman High School was a viable center years ago and now it has fallen to a place where the doors are closed and the lights go out in the early afternoon. There used to be a GED program, and night school, and a swimming pool that was promised to be reopened a year ago. You had legislators jumping up and down about the swimming pool being fixed and what happened? Nothing. We continue to accept crumbs and the pie continues to go to other communities.

What about all the stimulus money everyone’s talking about? The existence of federal stimulus money is bantied all over, but what about us?

Therefore, I believe, as I mentioned before, all religious organizations and community-based organizations and cooperators, whether you have a child or not, will have to come together so our voices can be heard, and we won’t be ignored anymore. We must unite.

Our next defensive driving course will be on Saturday, February 13, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-320-8035.

Ladies, join the Black Forum’s aerobics classes on Mondays and Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Community Center. Call (718) 320-8035 to reserve your spot.

The Black Forum’s food pantry needs your help. Call (718) 320-8035 and/or send your donations to the Black Forum, P.O. 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

If you’d like to talk, especially young people, please call me at (718) 320-8035, or email me at tonyshome10475@gmail.com — no attachments, please, or write me c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475.

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The Rules - Now You See Them, Now You Don’t There is a Riverbay rule barring Board members from indulging in personal attacks (resolution 87-34). This rule was violated, in my opinion, in comments about me that appeared in a Viewpoint column written by the President of the Corporation in the January 23 issue of the Co-op City Times. Cooperators are rightfully turned off by such conduct. What can motivate incivility and breaking of rules in high places? Is it meant to obscure rule breaking and arbitrariness in Riverbay management?

CH E R RY P I C K I NG RUL E S C AN’T BE J UST I F I E D The rule against personal attacks is one of many regulations that govern the Board and management by law. Proper performance of my responsibility to constituents depends on access to this body of rules and resolutions. All of it should, in fact, be available to any interested cooperator. Public spirit would be stimulated if cooperators could become more aware of the policies that govern the corporation. When the President of the corporation publicly reduces a Board member’s access to this material as in limiting its availability to Monday to Friday, nine to five when most Board members have to work for a living, she is curbing our ability to serve responsibly.

A Board member needs to know the

Director’s Viewpoint

Andrea Leslie rules in order to make informed decisions. Not knowing them can, in fact, result in their unintended violation, and a Board member who acts in violation of the rules has then been derelict in his or her duty.

T H E M E ANI NG O F R E SP O NSI BI L I T Y I answer to the cooperators of this community who elected me. My first priority is to do what is best for them. A conscientious Board member should not be simply a rubber-stamp for management or Board leaders. I am required by law and by personal commitment to make financially sound decisions, and can do so only if the information I have is complete and truthful. Board members need, and expect, to get that information from management. But many requests I, and others have made for information have been disregarded. I will not cast an uninformed vote. I will not be a rubber stamp for management or the Board.

Nor will I abstain on every vote as erroneously charged in the Board President’s criticism of me. (Several yes votes and no votes that I cast are reported in the same issue of the paper containing the President’s rant.)

NE W DH CR RUL E S ABO UT H OW M O NE Y I S SP E NT Newly revised DHCR rules and regulations contain a section regarding approval of contracts and change orders. Section 172-4.3(d) states that any change order (of contracts over $100,000) must first be approved by DHCR. At its most recent meeting, the Board approved payment of a change order for work that had been performed by a contractor back in August 2008—without prior approval of either the Board or DHCR. The entire incident represents a clear violation of both the contract provisions and DHCR regulations.

RUL E S ABO UT C H AR I TABL E O R G ANI Z AT I O NS The Board, in another action, voted to deny a request for a reduction in rent of a commercial space to $3.00 per square foot by the nonprofit (charitable) Mosholu-Montefiore agency. That action is not in accord with resolution 05-103, which calls for Riverbay to uniformly charge all charitable institutions $3.00 per square foot for rental of commercial space. Yet, when the Mosholu-

Montefiore request was being considered, no mention was made of resolution 05-103.

The Riverbay Board was therefore violating existing Board resolutions by turning down the Mosholu-Montefiore request. What are resolutions for, if the President, the Board, and management ignore them?

Hang on, readers. A list of rules, resolutions and violations is not pleasant reading, but ignoring a problem allows the harm to worsen.

RUL E S ABO UT C E NSO R SH I P Resolution 93-61 bars Co-op City Times editors from censoring submitted material unless the material is libelous or slanderous. It provides for editors to forward what they consider to be questionable material to the Legal Department, and for writers to have a chance to approve of changes. This rule is regularly ignored. My Viewpoint articles have been altered.

Other cooperators have told me that their letters to the editor have received the same treatment. Slander or libel is not involved, nor are writers ever consulted, as required by the resolution.

What good are resolutions if management ignores them?

I remain in struggle. Keep your eyes on the prize. Contact me at the Boardroom, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

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Black Forum Defensive Driving Our defensive driving course will be back on Saturday, February 13, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-3208035. Please mail your check in the amount of $35 to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 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.

Black Forum Aerobics classes 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 York Lyons Mane Track Club 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.

Emergency Food Program - New Hours & Days 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.

Please help us to help you Food is available, however, we will have to pay the

pick-up and transportation costs. We ask the community to donate $1 - $5 payable to the Black Forum of Coop City. Please send your donations to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

It’s Time To Get Involved Now is the time for us to get involved. Membership is $5 per year/person. Call us, (718) 320-8035.

We Need You - Join Us Today The fee is only $5 a year, per person. Call (718) 3208035 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

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. CO-OP CITY NCNW ON THE MOVE: Sa t u r d a y Sc h 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!

Meet with us today, Saturday, January 30th, at Barnes & Noble in Bay Plaza at 3:30 p.m. for our monthly book club discussion. We are discussing Push

by Sapphire. This is the book on which the movie Precious is based. It is an electrifying first novel that shocks by its language, its circumstances, and its brutal honesty. Push recounts a young black street girl’s horrendous and redemptive journey through a Harlem inferno. For Precious Jones, 16, and pregnant with her father’s child, miraculous hope appears and the world begins to open up for her when a courageous, determined teacher bullies, cajoles, and inspires her to learn to read, to define her own feelings and set them down in a diary.

On Saturday, February 20, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Dreiser Auditorium A, our 9th Annual Youth Black History Celebration will take place. We will have our black history posterboard contest for students 6-13 yrs. of age.

The Little Leaguers of Co-op City have begun preparation for the 2010 baseball season, Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Children and young adults from 4-16 years learn the game of baseball and sharpen their skills at the complimentary clinics funded by league supporters in the volleyball gymnasium at Harry S Truman High School.

Specific baseball and agility drills are addressed during each session. Defense, hitting and physical conditioning are areas where managers, coaches and alumni league participants have returned to support the baseball program.

New and returning players are welcome to participate upon registration.

Co-op City Little League board members are on-site to answer any questions and assist new and returning players to get started.

Clinics are held on Saturdays through February. The regular baseball season begins in April and runs through late June. Anyone interested in becoming involved as a coach, manager and/or board member, please stop by the clinic and complete a volunteer form.

Clinics are held as follows: 10:00-11:25 a.m., ages 4-6; 11:30-12:55 p.m., ages 7-8; 1:00-2:25 p.m., ages 910; 2:30-3:55 p.m., ages 11-12; and 4:00-5:45 p.m., ages 13-16.

Contributing sponsors are: Marion Scott Realty, Jiffy Lube, Bay Plaza, Bargold Storage Systems, Sean Coakley,

Plumbing & Heating, Ver-tech Elevator, Kaufman Iron, Co-op City Knights of Pythias, Lodge 616, Townhouse Restaurant and Skyline Taxi and Limousine Service.

We’d also like everyone to be aware that it has been brought to our attention that a gentleman has been soliciting businesses in Co-op City for donations for the Co-op City Little League. He has been active in Bay Plaza and his

Drop off dates for posterboards are Saturday, January 30, February 6 & 13th, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The 1st place winner, age group 6 to 10, is a $25 gift certificate from Barnes & Noble, Modell’s or Staples. 2nd place winner and the age group 11 to 13 a $10 gift certificate iTunes. Posterboards will be on display during the Black History Celebration. Our next meeting is Saturday, January 23rd at 1 p.m. We are looking for all youth groups or young adults who would like to donate their time in displaying their talent(s) in song, dance, music, poetry, etc. Please spread the word to save the date! For further information, please contact the NCNW Youth Committee Chairperson at (917) 399-2643.

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 H ollowa y-M ills

Co-op City Little League

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Public Safety Report Co-op City Department of Public Safety increases townhouse patrols

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO The Co-op City Department of Public Safety has increased foot patrols of Co-op City’s 7 townhouse clusters. A specially designed form is utilized to let cooperators know these patrols are taking place.

Inspections of townhouses are conducted 24 hours a day.

In addition to Co-op City’s 35 highrise buildings, Co-op City has seven townhouse clusters throughout the five sections. There are one bedroom and three bedroom units. Recently, the Co-op City Department of Public Safety has received reports that a suspicious male has been seen loitering in the townhouse area. The same person has reportedly been seen climbing onto townhouse terraces during the evening hours.

The perpetrator has been described as a male black, approximately 20 years of

age, 5 feet 8 inches tall with a slim build and weight. He was last seen wearing a black leather jacket or a loose fitting hooded sweatshirt. Anyone seeing a person fitting this description is urged to call Public Safety immediately at (718) 6713050. Any other persons observed lurking about the townhouse areas who just do not seem right should also be reported. Flyers containing this information have been distributed to all townhouse apartments.

In response to the above reports, the Department of Public Safety has increased foot patrols to the townhouse areas 24 hours per day. While conducting the foot patrols of the townhouse clusters, the officers randomly select townhouse apartments to receive a “Townhouse Patrol Notification” slip. This slip advises the resident that a foot patrol inspection has been conducted including the date,

time and the name of the officer. The slip contains the telephone number to the Department of Public Safety. The slip does not require any further action by the recipient. It can be recycled or retained for future reference.

School is open, DRIVE CAREFULLY. Never pass a stopped school bus with a STOP sign displayed or its red lights flashing. This means children are loading or unloading. Be aware of pedestrians and bike riders when operating a motor vehicle. Bike riders must refrain from riding bicycles near buildings and shopping centers. Bicycle riders must give pedestrians the same level of respect that they expect from motor vehicles. Everyone needs to share the road safely.

Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages.

Always buckle your seatbelt; it will save

your life in a serious collision. Avoid distractions and excess speed when driving; these are the two leading causes of collisions within New York State.

Always remember, if you see something, say something. If you see suspicious persons in the townhouse areas, in or around buildings or garages notify the authorities. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us.

Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the Public Safety Department is able to keep the crime rate low and maintain a high quality of life throughout the community.

Public Safety Blotter: Jan. 17-23 January 23, 900 Co-op City Boulevard A cooperator reported that they were involved in a dispute with another male and subsequently slashed with a razor receiving minor lacerations as a result. This incident is under investigation.

January 23, 120 Aldrich Street CCPD and NYPD responded to a dispute involving a violation of an Order of Protection.

As a result, NYPD officers arrested the alleged viola-

tor and charged her with Contempt of a Court Order.

January 21, 100 Co-op City Blvd.

CCPD and NYPD responded to this location for a family dispute. One individual was placed under arrest and charged accordingly.

January 20, front of Baskin Robbins CCPD was called to this location for a report of a fight in progress. Upon arrival, it was determined that a female had assaulted another female causing a minor injury. The

victim was treated for her injury and an investigation is ongoing.

January 19, 2400 Hunter Avenue CCPD and NYPD responded to a call for a man with a gun. Officers approached 3 males matching the description they were provided and one individual fled into 2400 Hunter Avenue where he was apprehended. During the foot chase, two large plastic bags of marijuana were recovered.

Goose Island Seniors Thursday, April 8: Going to LaNeve’s N.J. Classic Oldies. Hip-Hop Rock Around the Clock. Price is $60. Luncheon, show, transportation. Pick-time is 9:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops.

Wednesday, June 9: Going to Royal

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Thursday, July 15: Going back to Brahaus. It’s a day of plenty food, lots of fun and games. Price: $6 includes 3 meals. If

you want fish, it will cost you $2. Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. We like to leave a little early. Pick-up at 3 usual bus stops.

When making reservation, please leave a deposit and then you can pay the rest a little at a time or you can pay the full amount.

See Ann or Mary for more information.

Call 718-379-9613, Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or visit our office in Room 39 at Einstein Center.

GOOD HEALTH TO ALL. —Ma r y Pilla

Co-op City CERT-10 Community Preparedness CERT 10 (Co-op City) hosted Traffic Safety Training Course CERT 10 (Co-op City) was privileged to host a Traffic Safety training course last Sunday, January 24th, here in Co-op City. The class and an accident simulation took place between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Twenty-six CERT team members from four boroughs participated. The teams represented were CERT 10 from Manhattan, CERT 14 from Brooklyn, CERT 12/13 from Queens, and CERT 1, CERT 3, CERT 4, CERT 10 (Co-op City), CERT 10 (Throggs Neck), CERT 11, and CERT 12 from the Bronx.

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) are community-based volunteers trained in disaster preparedness and emergency response. There are 56 CERT teams in the five boroughs of New York City. Each team is associated with a local community board. CERT volunteers must participate in a free three-hour per week training for 10 weeks that teaches them

preparedness and emergency-response related skills. Emergency services personnel are best equipped to respond to emergencies, however, in a disaster, NYC CERT can assist with initial emergency response until professional first responders arrive.

The New York City Office of Emergency Management (OEM) CERT staff set up the training event.

NYPD supplied a number of officers to direct, coordinate, and supervise the activities.

Sunday’s Traffic Safety training class was separated into two parts: a “how to” review of maintaining the safety of CERT members as they performed traffic control duties and a simulated major accident on Donizetti Place, here in Co-op City. The CERT team Incident Commander was instructed to get the situation under control and to keep vehicular traffic moving safely around the accident.

After the simulation, the teams were critiqued and the training officers provided skilled insights on all aspects of the training. The classroom work and simulation handling were pronounced successful.

This type of classroom and simulation activity is a regular part of the OEM post-certification training for CERT members.

If you would like to join CERT or want more information, please send your questions or request to CERT 10 (CC), 100 Donizetti Place (Suite 1), Bronx, NY 10475.

You can also contact us on the web at info@bxcert10.org. General information about the CERT program is available at www.nyc.gov/cert or by calling 3-1-1.

We cannot control disasters, but we can prepare and survive them.

—Kha lil Abd ul-Wa hha b, Tea m C hief

CERT team members engaged in traffic control duties at a simulated major accident scene staged on Donizetti Place last Sunday.

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Zodiacs Track Club “Wow,” that’s all the spectators could say while watching the Colgate Women Games Semi Finals on Saturday, January 23rd. There were athletes competing from different parts of the country. One flew in from California to compete in these games. The Zodiacs had 8 athletes compete in the semi finals and 5 advanced to the finals.

Captain Francine Pinnock is currently in 3rd place in the high school shot put division. Francine is in the 11th grade and she competes against girls in the 12th grade. Captain Simone Grant is currently in 6th place in the high school 200 meter race. Simone is a sophomore who competes against juniors and seniors. Andrea Amoroso is currently in 4th place in the mid school shot put. Andrea is in the 7th grade and she competes against girls in the 8th grade. Dominique Jackson is currently in 4th place in the Elementary B 55 meter race.

Elementary B division consists of 4th and 5th grades. Dominick is in the 4th grade competing against girls in the 5th grade. All of them were able to advance to the finals competing against older girls. Giovanna Tolbert is currently in 5th place in the Elementary A division;

Elementary A consists of 1st through 3rd grade. This is Giovanna’s first year running track and what a year she is having.

She medaled in the AAU National Cross Country Championship, and qualified for the 8 year old fastest girl in New York, with the finals at the Melrose Meet at Madison Square Garden. Now, she’s qualified for the Colgate finals in the 800 meter race. She will be running at Madison Garden on 1/29 and 1/30.

Others who performed well and did not advance to the finals were Alyah Lightbourne and Beverly Seignious. They ran their personal best, taking seconds off their previous races. Beverly is a freshman in high school and competed against seniors. Jealah Eargle fell in the 55 meter hurdles, got up and came up short for advancing to the finals. This was Jealah’s first year jumping the hurdles, she will be back.

Come out on Friday, January 29 for the 103rd Mellrose Games or on Saturday, January 30th to the Colgate Women Games and watch the Olympians of the future. Tickets are free (for Colgate) and you can order them online at http://www.colgategames.com/Ticket

Colgate semi finals qualifiers relaxing before meet.

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Zodiacs’ will be having orientation in March for the spring and summer season. Continue to read the Co-op City Times or check our website, Zodiacstrack.org, for date and time. Help us continue to advance our children by sending a donation to the Zodiacs Track Foundation, send your tax deductible contribution, made

payable to: Zodiacs Track Foundation and send to P.O. Box 67, Bronx, New York 10475.

For additional information, please contact President Thomas Francis at 718679-2060 or co-president Winston Dinkins at 914-441-6196, email WATCLT@AOL.COM or visit our website ZODIACSTRACK.ORG. —W in st on Din k in s

N.Y. Lyons Mane Track Club Garden Bound After five weeks of hard, stiff competition, three athletes from the New York Lyons Mane Track Club have qualified for the finals of the Colgate Women’s Games Annual Championship.

The finals are being held at Madison Square Garden today, Saturday, January, 30th.

Those qualifying are Briel Biggs, a middle school contender in the 800 meter competition; Kassidy Frankson, an Elementary ‘B’ contender in the 55

meter dash; and Lauren Lyons, also a middle school contender and a 55 meter qualifier.

Winners at the Garden will receive awards and educational cash grants.

Boys and girls between the ages of 717 seriously interested in Track and Field can contact the New York Lyons Mane Track Club by calling (718) 671-3129 or (718) 320-8035. Also, by writing to N.Y. Lyons Mane Track Club, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

—Donald Lyons

Co-op City Knight of Pythias Lodge # 616 As we start the new year, our lodge has started a new venture. I am very proud to announce that at our last meeting on January 15, the membership voted to sponsor a Coop City Little League team. Getting involved in our community and supporting a great tradition of baseball for our young people follows the principles of our order. I want to thank PC Mike Perl for his help in getting this going. Please see future notices of our team and when they are playing. It would be great to have our Pythian brothers come out and show their support.

We also have a potential new member who came out to our meeting. If you know of anyone interested, please bring them down to our next meeting.

Membership The members of the Fraternal Order Knights of Pythias are deeply involved in their communities throughout the United States, Canada, Italy and France.

Their social and charitable activities are directed towards enhancing the great principles of the Order - FRIENDSHIP, CHARITY, and BENEVOLENCE. These principles are adhered to very strongly through contributions of money, time, efforts and supplies to Pythians and non-Pythians alike.

The eventual aim and goal is the betterment

of mankind.

Here are a couple of charities we are involved in: Youth Commission and Pythian Scholarship The object of this committee is to offer youth, Pythian and non-Pythian, an opportunity to enter contests; achievement awards, essay contest, join our Junior Order, poster contest and photo contest. Awards are given to many of the contestants. The Youth Commission has a Committee that awards Pythian Scholarships to sons and daughters of Pythians graduating high school and going onto college. Currently, the Scholarship is $2,500 for a four year college.

Servicemen & Veterans Affairs Visits to veterans’ hospitals by this committee to give gifts and cheer-up members of our armed forces, past and present is important. The committee has raised over $35,000 to send packages to our troops stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Donations are made by Pythians to various veteran events and charities.

If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact Randy Silverman at 347-427-7977 or Doug Handler at 718671-8859.

—DGC Dougla s Ha ndler

From left are Briel Biggs, Kassidy Frankson, and Lauren Lyons who will be competing in the Colgate Finals at Madison Square Garden this weekend.

Townhouses distributed, to let them know that we have an increased presence in the townhouse clusters, and at the same time, to alert them that they should be vigilant and report anything suspicious to us.”

Chief Apollo said that since Monday, there have been no further reports. Nevertheless, Public Safety will continue to patrol the townhouse

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clusters until it has been ascertained that the individual in question has been apprehended.

In the meantime, townhouse residents who witness any suspicious persons or activities in their respective cluster are asked to call Public Safety at (718) 671-3050. You may also contact Public Safety online at www.ccpd.us.

The Parkchester Chorus tunes up for 70th Winter/Spring Season The Parkchester Chorus, the oldest ecumenical chorus in the Bronx, opened its 70th Winter/Spring season on Monday, January 25th, and invites new members to join the chorus. Do you like to sing? Have you sung in your school or church choir?

The members of the Parkchester Chorus are everyday people: your friends and neighbors. Members love to sing many kinds of music: classical, religious, popular, traditional, show, jazz, spiritual, international, folk, etc., and due in great part to our talented and experienced director, Lorraine C.

Nanko, we can do all of that. The Parkchester Chorus has previously joined with The Riverdale Choral Society, The Columbus High School Alumni Chorus, and The Bronx Concert Orchestra to perform at Hostos College on a few occasions.

Come and give us a try and see if you don’t agree. The third Sunday in May, May 16th, is the date of the spring concert.

The Parkchester Chorus is a member of the Bronx Council of the Arts and is partially supported by funds received from the New York State Council on the Arts.

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American Legion Post 1871 Post 1871 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: post1871@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 February: W. Thomas, Jr., G. Bishop, R. Avilez, Dove A. Thomas, B. Briggs, C.

Fulgencio, L. Cruz, T. Einwich, T. Fields, R. Gantwarg, E. Peronneau, E. Handy, R. Hedgpeth, L. Cruz, P. Gaulden, E. Ross, W. Sepulveda, S. Santiago, T. Goodness, L. Tapper, D. Minton, J. Nathan, E. Handy, R. Hedgepeth, J. Randolph and R. Jacob.

The Executive meeting will take place on February 6, 2010 at 11 a.m. sharp.

Please arrive on time, come in and sign in and turn your CELL PHONE OFF; Thank you for your cooperation. I hope all our Post members have taken out that check book and sent a few dollars to “HAITI” to support and help pay for the

food, shelter and water because they really need help due to the earthquake.

For all our Post members who missed the last general meeting, we are going back to selling raffles again. All general members will receive 5 books and all executive members will receive 10 books, so start letting your family and friends know that you will be asking for their support to help our Post in this time of need.

To all our Post members who haven’t paid their 2010 dues, send us a check or have another Post member walk it over to us.

The Army’s active and reserve compo-

nents exceeded their recruiting goals for December, while the Army National Guard fell short of their goals. The Guard recruited 4,175 new soldiers and plans are underway to recruit 60,000 this fiscal year.

The suicide rate for the year of 2009 was very high. In 2005, 87 soldiers committed suicide; In 2006, 102; in 2007, 115; in 2008, 140, and in 2009, 160. This count is among active duty soldiers.

Bills travel through the mail at twice the speed of checks.

Your information officer provided this information to you.

—R ich a r d I . L a wson, J r.

Broun Place Townhouse Association Early on the morning of January 22, Olivia Cousins, our friend, neighbor and the hospitality and events coordinator member of our executive board passed away. Olivia was a member of the board for 5 years. She was very much loved and respected by all the members of Broun Place Townhouse Association. Olivia spearheaded the committee to make our recent bus trip successful. At every meet-

ing, Olivia was in charge of our 50/50 raffle and she helped out in so many ways. On behalf of Broun Place Townhouse Association, the executive committee and all of our neighbors, we send our sincere condolences to her son, mother and the entire family. There are no words to express our sympathy and the loss Olivia’s passing leaves.

February 17, Room 28, at 7 p.m. is the

Building 26 Association Warm greetings during this winter to all of our Co-op City families, friends, and especially our new residents. Happy birthday, anniversary, and wedding wishes to all who are celebrating this month. Speedy recovery to Ms. Jackie Chambers and Ms. Barbara Penn. Both of you are in our prayers. Sincere condolences to those families who have lost a loved one. May God bless them with eternal peace.

M em ber ship Dr ive- $995 was collected for our annual membership drive.

Thanks to Michele Smith, Barbara Skinner, YuVonne Lewis, Pat Malave, Arlene Schaeffer, Pat Cipollaro, Pearl Tucker, Hal Satinoff, Josephine Clark, Mildred Brewster, and Lorraine Melora for collecting our membership dues. Zeik and Steve, thank you for your assistance and especially for the delicious doughnuts, pizza, and beverages. Residents who missed our membership drive are welcome to pay the $5 dues at our next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, 2/9, at 7:30 p.m., Building 26B, 1st floor community room.

Come out. Bring a neighbor. Bring a friend.

Wor k Out Tips - Be creative in finding ways to improve your fitness level. Look for various ways throughout your day to avoid sitting and start moving. Climb stairs instead of taking elevators or escalators.

Park your car further away. The more you move, the more calories you burn, which helps to lose fat.

Be Consider a te - 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. Let’s work together to keep our community beautiful, clean, and green!

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 91-1. The life you save could be your own.

—YuVonne L ewis

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?

The Building Association will be collecting the annual dues of $5 soon. The dues will cover January 1 through December 31. Be sure to read the Building 30 Bulletin Board located in your lobby to learn of future gettogether events. The next Building 30 Assn. meeting will be announced at a later date.

We had a very informative meeting on January 21. Our guest speaker, Warren Mitchell, CSO of Riverbay Corp. in Section 5. He addressed the problems of our cooperators which included the fluctuating hot water situation. We thank you for your time and patience. Attention: We have an email address. It is: Building30@hotmail.com.

Do you have a problem? We want to know so that we might get help for you. We

will write a letter to Riverbay Corp. with the list of the apartments having the problem.

Send us an email and include your name, apartment number and telephone number and whether you are on the A or B side of the building.

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!

C oming E vents: 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

date of the next association meeting. This meeting will be a discussion by a capable professional on health care. Attend Broun Place Townhouse Association’s first meeting of the year and hear information on the proposed health care reform package. In a future meeting, diabetes, the chronic illness that is found in increasingly more people, will be discussed.

As your association president, I welcome your thoughtful suggestions and comments regarding the club association and issues you wish to discuss. Join the association for $12 a year. Deposit an envelope with a $12 check, money order or cash to Apt. 25A with our treasurer, Ann Ventrella, or me at 31B. It will be acknowledged with a receipt and membership gift.

If you see something 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.

Neighbors who are homebound or recovering from illness, make sure to let a neighbor know your status. We wish you a speedy recovery. Congratulations to our neighbor, Emily Sanchez, on being selected as one of the 25 most influential women of the Bronx. Other renowned and dedicated women of our community also selected this year are Bishop Nancy Del-Rio Rosario and former cooperator and community leader, Sally Regenhard. A round of applause to these women.

—Eva L a za a r

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Coalition to Save Affordable Housing HOUSING ISSUES ARE DISCUSSED AT COALITION MEETING Cooperators at the January 11 meeting of the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing examined issues of interest, citywide and locally, to proponents of affordable housing.

A membership meeting of the recently formed Cooperators United 4 MitchellLama will take place on Saturday, February 6, with guest speakers from the state Division of Housing and Community Development and the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development. Officials from the two agencies will make presentations and answer questions. The event will be held at the Community Service Society, 105 East 22 St., Room 4A between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Locally, the Team 4 Change Legal Defense Committee will host a Fish Fry

on Saturday, February 20, in Dreiser Center, Room 9, from noon to 4 p.m.

NEWS FROM BOARD MEMBER ANDREA LESLIE One of the speakers at the coalition meeting, Riverbay Board member Andrew Leslie, brought the audience upto-date on the status of the power plant reconstruction, which would provide for co-generation. It is uncertain, she said, when the power plant work will be completed and start producing the expected multimillion dollar savings.

Leslie also discussed the Board’s current stance on religious, charitable, and other nonprofit organizations. Riverbay is committed by Board resolution to renting commercial space to charitable organizations uniformly at $3 per square foot, but management does not consistently apply this policy. One church, she said, was charged $4 a square foot, not

$3. Mosholu-Montefiore, a non-profit, was denied by the Board a reduction of its rent to the $3 level for its Aldridge Child Care Center and Section Five Youth Center of Section.

DHCR REVISES ITS RULES Coalition chairperson Bernard Cylich discussed recent revisions of DHCR rules and regulations for Mitchell-Lama developments, including Co-op City, under its supervision.

Cylich has asked the agency to clarify some of the revisions. Nonetheless, according to Cylich, the DHCR’s revision of the process of dissolution (privatization) is clearly helpful in keeping cooperatives like ours in the M-L program. Under the revised rules, the first step toward privatization requires referendum approval by a majority of shareholders instead of simply a majority of voters. In Co-op City, the first step in

privatizing would require the approval of at least 7,687 shareholders rather than the 2,730 under the former rules.

Thus, the bar has been raised in this first step to privatization.

That first step, Cylich said, would also be enormously expensive. A privatization plan would have to be produced, printed, and distributed to every shareholder. An army of engineers, architects, accountants, and other professionals would have to be hired to catalog the condition of every element of Co-op City’s vast, complicated infrastructure. The project could cost millions, at a time when our reserves are at zero and our capital projects are underfunded by $46 million.

There will be a membership meeting of the Coalition To Save Affordable Housing on Monday, February 8, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 28 of the Bartow Center.

—Ber n a r d C ylich

Building 32 Association The first meeting of 2010 was held on Tuesday, January 19. The first order of business was to have those members attending the meeting vote on sending $100 of building association dues to Doctors Without Borders as aid for Haitian relief.

Information has been posted in the lobbies regarding other agencies to which money or clothing can be donated for this purpose.

Building association dues will be collected during the month of February— probably on Saturdays and in the evenings.

The dues are $5 per family for the year.

These dues pay for refreshments for meet-

ings, paper to print bulletins, door prizes, and replacement of holiday decorations.

Please remember to pay your dues!

Mr. Vernon Cooper, General Manager of Co-op City, was our guest speaker. He provided more information about why we are getting an increase in carrying charges.

His response was divided into three categories.

1. There have been increases in expenses over which we have no control.

Examples of these are fuel, insurance, and labor.

2. In spite of areas of increased expens-

es, management is trying to minimize and decrease costs. Window replacement, although the rate at which it is being done has slowed down, saves fuel in both the summer and winter. Leaking pipes in the convectors are being located and repaired to save in the cost of new floors, plastering and painting.

3. Individual cooperators can help to decrease operating expenses by turning off terrace lights at the end of the holiday season. Turn off lights in your apartments when the room is not in use. Light bulbs should not be removed from stairwells for

personal use, and laundry room carts should not be taken from laundry rooms.

It was commented by Ms. Bailey, our president, who is involved in housing organizations throughout the city, that our carrying charge increase is significantly lower than most other developments. This is a good time to make a New Year’s resolution to conserve energy and protect property. It does make a difference!

Refreshments were served and door prizes distributed. See you in March at the next meeting.

—B. P et er son

City, state officials join Councilman Seabrook and Bronx residents to honor memory of Dr. King On Monday, January 18th, Councilman Larry B. Seabrook, Chair, Civil Rights Committee, was joined by over 1,200 Bronx residents as he honored corporate, state and city officials and paid tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the 25th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Luncheon in Coop City. Sponsorship from Community First Services and Community Works, as well as Rent-A-Center, TD Bank, Loop Capital Markets and Census 2010 helped to facilitate the event.

“For the last 25 years, the Bronx community has come together to honor Dr. King and to celebrate our community and its leaders,” said Councilman Seabrook. “This is an event that I look forward to every year because it is a chance for us to fellowship together, to reflect on the struggles that have brought us to this day, and to build a more perfect union for the future generations.”

This year’s theme, Building A More Perfect Union, honored Governor David A. Paterson with the Hiram Rhodes Revels Leadership Award; Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, Congressman Charles B. Rangel with the Percy E. Sutton Distinguished

Service Leadership Award; New York City Comptroller John Liu with the Carter G. Woodson Leadership Award; New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli with the James Meredith Leadership Award; Bronx Borough President, Ruben Diaz, Jr. with the Paul Robeson Leadership Award; Founder and President of The Children’s Defense Fund, Marian Wright-Edelman with the Septima Clark Children First Leadership Award; Vice President of Rent-A-Center, Xavier Dominicis with the John H. Johnson Corporate Leadership Award; and Bronx Entrepreneur Rodney Dickinson with the Paren M. Mitchell Small Business Leader Award.

New York 1 News Anchor Cheryl Wills, who also served as Mistress of Ceremonies for the event, received the Carl T. Rowan Leadership in Media Award.

United States Senator Chuck Schumer, who has never missed the annual Dr. Martin Luther King celebration, called attention to the plight of Haitian families in the wake of the massive earthquake and appealed to the audience to donate to their cause.

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Govenor David Paterson (left) received the Hiram Rhodes Revels Leadership Award at the 25th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Awards Luncheon, sponsored by Councilman Larry Seabrook (right).

Honorable Roger L. Green, former colleague of Councilman Seabrook in the State Assembly, now Director of the DuBois Bunche Center for Public Policy and Professor at Medgar Evers College, delivered the keynote address. Professor Green recalled the long struggle that people of African descent have endured as a result of historically being counted as 3/5 of a man. He urged the audience to participate in Census 2010 to ensure the fair and equitable distribution of

resources. Professor Green warned that without full participation in the Census, there is a risk of losing Black and Latino representation in the State Legislature, as well as the loss of hundreds of millions of dollars in resources from the federal government.

During the celebration, on what would have been Dr. King’s 81st birthday, Councilman Seabrook was sworn in

by Supreme Court Justice Alison Y. Tuitt for a third term representing District 12.

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NAACP Thank you very much to Ms. Johnnie Goff for coming out on a very rainy and busy Sunday to address our membership on education in our community. She is part of Councilman Seabrook’s team. Her program was very interesting and we appreciate the use of the space at the Yellow Schoolhouse. Regarding helping the people of Haiti, please refer to: http://www.naacp.org for an explanation of the legitimate options of how to donate

and keep donating over time especially to organizations like UNICEF, CARE, and The Red Cross. On the NAACP website, you will also find sound information on the health reform package. The Co-op City Branch of the NAACP sends greetings to all and hopes you take the opportunity to work together for a better community.

Please call President Elayne Cole for information on our branch, 718-379-1648.

As we head into February, Black

History Month, there will be many other events to attend and to learn from and be stimulated by, so please look to this weekly press release to get the information for some of them. This week, saw another road block created in the U.S. Senate battle to get a health reform package passed, but every day we wake with new determination to work for the common good and that is from the President’s talk of Sunday, January 24th.

The Co-op City Branch of the NAACP sends its sincere condolences to the James Hall family on the death of their mother and grandmother. We know she will be much missed and we pray for the family.

We wish those that are ill and homebound a speedy recovery and to let us know how you are doing so we can send our best wishes and hope for your speedy recovery.

—Eva Lazaar

Building 10 Association Happy New Year to all our Co-op City families of Building 10A, B & C. Welcome to all our new residents.

Congratulations to all who have enjoyed a birthday or an anniversary. Our deepest condolences are forwarded to those who

have lost a loved one. May they rest in peace and may the peace and love of God fill your hearts and comfort you.

As we move forward into 2010, I would like to exhort all to be mindful of helping to maintain a high quality of life here in Co-

Building 19 Association Twenty-nine cooperators in attendance at our annual meeting, were treated to insightful viewpoints from our guest speaker, Andrea Leslie, Riverbay Board Director.

After the enlighten Q&A session, the attendees were able to better understand the importance of open board meetings, being involved in community matters, and other topics that affect Co-op City’s quality of life. Ms. Leslie’s vision of having Board meetings televised was well received as another communication medium for cooperators to see and hear discussions concerning the governance of our community, as well as a means to increase voter participation in the election of Board members.

After the conduct of our nominations and voting process, the 2010 administration is comprised of a new Treasurer, Juanita Colon, and incumbents Valencia Pinckney, Vice President, Sonia Feliciano, Secretary, and I, President for the next two years. The past Treasurer, Betty James, has done a fantastic job as treasurer for the past two years.

Since our expenses and earnings are documented and proved to the bank’s statement every month, Betty has agreed to train Juanita (Jennie) as soon as possible.

Madge Haynes has volunteered to contribute as the editor of our Building 19 Newsletter. Lillie Hall, our previous editor, will need to take a break from this task for now. Our prayers go out to Lillie that she be blessed with good health much sooner than later.

Deborah Weston did it again! She won the 50/50 drawing and donated the proceeds back to the association. Your generous act is

much appreciated. Speaking of appreciation, I hope the Executive Board and Committee members are enjoying the awards bestowed to them in recognition of their dedication in upholding our motto of “Cooperators Doing Something”!! We also send our prayers out to the island of Haiti and its residents that something good will come out of something so unimaginably horrific.

Leon Tulton, our representative at the monthly Bronx Community Board 10 meetings, provided the members with a summary of the meeting’s highlights. A copy of the ‘application for membership’ to join the Bronx Community Board 10 was provided for replication to interested parties. If anyone is interested, please contact me. We thank Leon for providing us with timely information on events that are going on in and around Co-op City. Our next committee meeting will be on Tuesday, February 2, at 7:30 p.m. Please consider joining us for this meeting to plan for the New Year’s activities to keep “Cooperators Doing Something” alive. Cooperators who have yet to renew their annual membership are reminded to call (347) 427-4746 or email bldg19assoc@gmail.com to make arrangements to complete the process.

Happy, healthy birthday to all those celebrating a birthday in February, the month of love, chocolates and flowers! We will be in the lobby on Saturday, February 13th between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. giving out goodies to commemorate Valentine’s Day. Hope to see you there.

—C ha r lotte C odr ington

op City by being considerate, don’t litter.

Properly dispose of your garbage.

If you have garbage bulks, please dispose of it properly in the ash-cart area.

The basement of Bldg. 10-A is where all bulk garbage should be disposed. Bulk garbage should not be left in the basement of Bldg. 10C nor 10B. Be tidy in the laundry room if you use the fabric softener sheets, please dispose of them in the trashcan after you use them.

Often, they end up on the floor and pose a danger to all who step on them.

Pick up after yourself and help to keep your laundry room and building clean; You can make the difference.

Your building association will be having a general meeting on Feb. 12, at 7 p.m.

The guest speaker will be announced in an upcoming notice. In addition to having a guest speaker, I would like to invite all our new neighbors to come down and get to

know what all are about. We are in need of volunteers’ help to carry out some of our plans. We welcome ideas and suggestions that will enhance our organization.

In response to the Haiti disaster, the building associations have been asked to open our meeting room to accept donations that Allstate will collect and distribute.

Some of the items to be collected include bottled water, baby food, food/non-perishable food, first aid items –bandages, peroxide, antiseptics, diapers, toiletries (toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant).

If you can help receive these items on the day we open the room, please let me know. Look for notice being posted in our lobby. To all who continuously help make our association a success, thank you very much. To those who want to help, you can contact me at 347-242-4698. God’s blessings on you all and your family.

—E velyn Sa n t ia go

!!!AT T E NT I O N!!!

AL L SH AR E H O L DE R S IN EFFORTS TO UPDATE AND ENHANCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF OUR HALL CLOSET PROGRAM, WE ARE REQUESTING COOPERATORS TO CONTACT THEIR CSO OFFICE AND VERIFY THE LOCATION OF THEIR HALL CLOSET. THIS WILL ALLOW US TO ASCERTAIN ANY POSSIBLE VACANCIES.

AL L H AL L C L O SE T S T H AT AR E NOT VE R I F I E D BY F E BRUARY 26, W I L L BE DR I L L E D O UT .

WE APPRECIATE YOUR COOPERATION. BUI L DINGS 1–14, COOP E R, DE BS, DE F OE TOWNHO USE S, 718-320-3459

Debs Place Townhouse Association The January meeting of the Debs Place Townhouse Association was held on Thursday, January 21st. Our guest speaker was Capt. Frank Apollo, the new head of the Co-op City Safety Department.

Chief Apollo reported that Debs Place is one of the safest areas in Co-op City, and that an officer will patrol the area every night during his tour of duty. He also suggested that senior citizens who live alone, or people with disabilities sign up for the “Are Your Ok Program.” The program provides a call every morning, and if you don’t answer after the second call, an officer is sent to your apartment to check on your condition.

He also suggested that if you have a neighbor that you trust, you should leave a key with that neighbors so that in the event of an emergency, the emergency people can get in without breaking down your door.

Once again, we had a very interesting and informative meeting, but the only regret is that more people didn’t attend.

Remember, the more people who show up at the meeting makes it easier to get speakers for our meetings.

Our next meeting is on Thursday, February 18th at 7:00 p.m. in Room 1 of the Dreiser Center. I hope to see you there.

—I r ene R obin son

BUI L DINGS 15-25, ADL E R, ASCH, BRO UN TOW NHOUSE S, 718-320-3407 BUI L DI NG S 26-35, E AR H ART L ANE T OW NH O USE S, 718-320-3595 —C O O P E R AT O R SE RVI C E S DE PAR T M E NT R iver b a y C or p or a t ion

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African-American Association Book Stud y Gr oup – The Association’s book study group has been re-established and will begin on Monday, February 8th, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. The selected reading is “Know Thyself” by Na’im Akbar and can be purchased at HueMan Book Store and Sisters Book Store, Harlem, NY. It will be led by Kaba Hiawatha Kamene, our Co-op City neighbor. Brother Kaba is an educator, consultant, staff and community developer and curriculum writer. For more information, call 718-379-5555.

Black Hist or y Month Film Festival – Save the date - Saturday, February 6. The Association will sponsor its13th Annual Black History Month Film Festival in the Bartow Community Center, Room 28, with selected films for your edu-tainment, featuring: “Meet the Browns,” starring Angela Bassett, Rick Fox, Jenifer Lewis, David

Mann, Tyler Perry at 12:00 p.m.; “HAITI, Killing the Dream,” a documentary, 1:45 p.m.; Rock-n-Roll Classics: The Jackson 5, Temptations, Supremes, 4 Tops and more 2:45 p.m.; “The Affair,” starring Courtney B. Vance and Kerry Fox, 3:45 p.m.; From Genocide, Homicide & Suicide to Wholeness by Dr. Asa Grant Hilliard, III, 5:30 p.m. The history of Africans in America and the Diaspora is extremely important and we should have this knowledge so that “each one” can “teach one.” Bring your children, grandchildren, friends and neighbors for an enlightening experience. The suggested donation is $5 for the entire day.

Refreshments will be available.

J ob /En t r ep r en eu r ial For u m s – The next forum is scheduled for Thursday, February 4, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Mr. Roger Toppin, Coordinator, will continue to help to search for job leads

and openings, fill out job applications and role play for job interviews. The Association thanks Mr. Kevin Lambright, who assisted in purchasing our computer. We also thank Mr. Russell Allen for an excellent computer instruction class last Thursday. The next computer class will be held on Thursday, February 18th from 6:30-9:00 p.m. All levels are taught free of charge. Please spread the word about this vital program The Association invites everyone to participate in one or more of the following programs: Bu sin ess Op p or t u n it y Wor k sh op Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 646-721-8185.

Yoga & P ila t es M a t Cla sses on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Call 718-671-8364.

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

281-4570.

Afr ican Dan ce – This class has been postponed until further notice.

Cub Scou ts – Notice of an upcoming meeting will be announced.

All of our members should have received the Association’s 2010 business calendar cards. We thank Ms. Lisa Carroll for her creative efforts.

Our next general membership meeting will be held on Saturday, February 13th, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Come with a view towards participating in our activities in order to enhance our community. If you cannot attend, we encourage you to send 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 ncin e R. J on es

Building 13 Association H a it ia n Disa st er R elief: I appeal to all Building 13 Association cooperators to donate generously to the Haitian Disaster Relief. In cooperation with Riverbay, I am asking you to donate whatever you can.

The following items are needed: nonperishable food, bottled water, First Aid items, such as bandages, peroxide, antiseptics, toiletries, for example, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, diapers, baby food, new undergarments, baby

furniture—cribs, strollers, clothes and shoes for adults and children (no winter clothes).

Bring your donations to the voting room on Wed., Feb. 03 from 3 -7 p.m. and Sat., Feb. 06 from 12 p.m. -4 p.m.

Thanks to Riverbay General Manager Vernon Cooper for attending our first general membership meeting of 2010.

The Social Committee is back and volunteers are needed and always welcome.

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Please observe the following qualityof-life regulations: 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 con-

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Report any criminal activities to the 45th Precinct at (718) 822-5411 and/or Riverbay Public Safety at (718) 3203050.

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Retirees of Dreiser Loop Our next General meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 3rd, at 1:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium. We WELCOME new members; Join us.

AT T E NT I O N!! At our February 3rd meeting, we will be collecting for the HAITI disaster. We ask all members to please participate by making a donation either by cash or by check. Make a note on your checks – “Haiti Relief”. Please be assured that your donations will be given to a known and reliable charity.

• Atlantic City Hilton Casino. Price: $200/double and $265/single occupancy. Date - March 16-18 (3 days, 2 nights).

Rebates: $20 slot play, $30 cash, and a $20 food voucher.

(Contact Ida Morton or Virginia Stewart at 718-379-0377 for more information and deposits).

• Additionally, see the classic story of JOSEPH at the Sight & Sound Theatres in Lancaster, PA., which includes lunch at the Good ‘N Plenty Restaurant. Price $115. Date - April 27th.

(Contact-Lorraine Parker at 718-671-6403 for additional information and payments).

We are also going to: Tropical Miami & Key West,

Florida. The price is $735 per person–double occupancy. *Travel date changed to February 27-March 7*; (9 days, 8 nights; 8 breakfasts & 5 dinners). Contact Eleanora Jones at (718) 671-5707.

• Charming Cape Cod, MA and neighboring towns. The price is $379 per person-double occupancy. Date - May 24-27 (4 days, 3 nights; 3 breakfasts & 3 dinners), and • Historical Savannah, GA and neighboring towns. The price is $489 per person-double occupancy. Date - September 19-24 (6 days, 5 nights; 5 breakfasts & 3 dinners). To date, we do have seats available for both trips, and if you are interested in these trips (Cape Cod and/or Savannah), contact-Dolores Shivers at 917-282-0320.

Sign-up sheets and flyers for the ALL trips will be available in Room 19. Note: A deposit will secure your seat.

THEATR E TRI PS: • Las Vegas Tribute to Motown, Mon., Feb. 8th at Westchester Broadway Theatre. Van will be leaving from Dreiser Loop Deli at 4:30 p.m. sharp!

• Diane Schuur, renowned jazz singer and pianist, Sat., April

3rd at 8 p.m. at Queens College. Ticket price: $42.

• New musical “MEMPHIS”, Wed. matinee, April 14th at Shubert Theatre, Manhattan.

See members of the Theatre Committee on Thursday afternoons, after 3 p.m., in Room 19. For additional information, call (718) 379-0377.

• Note: SPRING BASH! Wed., April 21st in the Dreiser Loop Auditorium. Price: $25. Tickets will be available at the February 3rd meeting. See Beverly Waller.

GOOD AND WELFARE: Mr. John Braithwaite has been transferred from the hospital and he, along with his wife Virginia, are now patients at Kings Harbor. We are sending a little sunshine to sprinkle in your day, reminding you both that you are in our thoughts in a warm and special way! May good health be yours again soon.

You may contact Elinor Gordon at (718) 379-8755 regarding illnesses and bereavements.

Good health and good fortune to all!

—C la udett e Davis

Single Source Baychester Visual Arts 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 Rm. 5 on Tuesday and you will be glad you did.

Some of our members exhibited their artwork at the Focal Point Gallery during the month of December. The gallery is located in City Island at 321 City Island Avenue. It was nice to see the paintings on display and Geraldo Rivera, a BVA member, sold a picture. We plan to exhibit work there in February. If you go to City Island in February you should make a stop at the gallery.

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. The next set of classes begin on February 9th. 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. The next set of classes begins on February 13th. 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, New York 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 by the Bronx Council on the Arts.

—Sylvia L och a n sk y

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 ANG E T O G O O D H ABI 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.

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, 10 AM/BELLY DANCE, 12:30 PM/HANDI-FLEX, 1 PM FOR 2010, IS EVERY THURSDAY IN DREISER (2) BELLY DANCING, Tuesdays, 11 AM, Lafayette Estates, 825 Morrison Ave., Bronx, NY 10473. REGISTER with Brenda Duggins, 917-734-9168.

PROGRAMS & TRAVEL:

South Africa (fundraising), October 20 – Nov. 4, (Johannesburg, Sun City, Durban, Swaziland, Capetown); approx. $4200. If still interested, call Ellie (718-379-4429), and leave your mailing address. The flyer is ready to mail.

Only 15 seats available. First to deposit ($500) gets a seat, P.O. BOX 75-3333, BRONX, NY 10475.

ALASKA (Sept.10 – 19) -- Grand Alaska Coach Tour ($2500 dbl. occ.). Package includes airfare/National Parks Tour/sea animals/Glacier cruises/Native Heritage Museum, etc. Need roommates. Send $500 deposit immediately to Single Source Productions, P.O. BOX 75-3333 BRONX, NY 10475.

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If you’re interested in any other activities and need more information, contact Ellie immediately. Don’t forget. We need your membership payment to keep us going.

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Church of God’s Children Church of God’s Children and its pastors, Archbishop Angelo and Bishop Nancy Rosario, invite you to come and worship with us every Sunday at 1:00 p.m. We are at 127 Dreiser Loop downstairs near the Montefiore Health Center.

718-790-9120.

Sunday – Worship- English 1 p.m. – Sunday – Worship - Spanish 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday – Bible Studies – 7 p.m.

Wednesday –Prayer 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.; 12-Step fellowship at 159 Dreiser Loop7 p.m.

Thursday – Leadership Development Classes Saturday, June 30 – Community Outreach/Coat Drive/HIV Testing/Heath Screening/Games & face painting at

Castle Hill Community Center, 625 Castle Hill Avenue, Bx. 10472, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sponsored by COGC, Bx. Clergy Task Force, Fidelis Care, Councilmember Annabel Palma, Bronx Knows, Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club.

Sat., June 12 – We will be going to the Sight & Sound Theater to see the production of JOSEPH. Tickets: ages 13 up $125; children 3-12: $90. Call the church to submit your deposit and save your seat.

February 7-13 is Teen Dating Violence Week. Remind our youth to be safe.

“I am already being poured out as a drink offering…” (2Timothy 4:6). Are you ready to be poured out as an offering?

It is an act of your will, not your emotions. Tell God you are ready to be

offered as a sacrifice for Him. Then accept the consequences as they come, without any complaints, in spite of What God may send your way. God sends you through a crisis in private, where no other person can help you. From the outside your life may appear to be the same, but the difference is taking place in your will.

Once you have experienced the crisis in your will, you will take no thought of the cost when it begins to affect you externally. If you don’t deal with God on the level of your will first, the results will be only to arouse sympathy for yourself.

“Bind the sacrifice with cords to the horns of the altar” (Psalm 118:27). You must be willing to be placed on the altar and go through the fire; willing to experi-

ence what the altar represents—burning, purification, and separation for only one purpose—the elimination of every desire and affection not grounded in or directed toward God. But you don’t eliminate it, God does. You “bind the sacrifice…to the horns of the altar” and see to it that you don’t wallow in self-pity once the fire begins. After you have gone through the fire, there will be nothing that will be able to trouble or depress you. When another crisis arises, you will realize that things cannot touch you as they used to. What fire lies ahead in your life? Tell God you are ready to be poured out as an offering, and God will prove Himself to be all you ever dreamed He would be.

—Bish op Na n cy R osa r io

Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. next general membership meeting is on Tuesday, February 2, at 7 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room15. It is important that all members attend.

The Coalition continues to plan activities that will 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 num-

ber, 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: AfricanAmerican Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Faith @ Work Christian

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club will hold its Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday, February 18, in the Bartow Center, Room # 28 at 7:30 p.m.

All members are requested to attend this very important meeting, as some very important issues will be discussed regarding our plans for the upcoming year. I am requesting that all members attend.

The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club cordially invites you to attend the 7th Annual St. Valentine’s Day Dance on Saturday, February 13, in the Dreiser Loop Auditorium B. The cost is $30 per person (set-ups are $2). The time is 4:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Music will be provided

by DJ Carol Productions. For ticket information, please contact Barbara Irby at 379-9294, Gloria Clarke at 379-5430, or Sylvia Polite at 320-2837. Come out and have a wonderful time with us on this annual observance of St. Valentine’s Day. The club extends best wishes to those members who are home-bound, or who are recovering and rehabilitating from various illnesses. Our prayers are with you for a total recovery. Best wishes are also extended to members who are celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or special event during the month of January.

Thank you for your continued support.

—G eor ge T. C la r ke

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Churches and organizations that desire to join the Coalition may apply for

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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.

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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.

CHURCH SCHEDULE Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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

THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS ARE AT THE CHURCH’S ANNEX: 2053 ASCH LOOP NORTH (CO-OP CITY) 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.

OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS: Sunday, February 14, 11:00 a.m. Celebration of our Annual Men’s Day. The Guest Preacher will be Rev. Dr. Charles A. Curtis, Pastor, Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, New York City.

The next selection of the Soul Sisters Reading network is Bernard Schlink’s THE READER. Meet with them on Saturday, February 2oth, 10:00 a.m. at the Annex to discuss this haunting story of love and guilt. Contact them at cpcsisters.com for additional information.

BLOOD DRIVE AT COMMUNITY PROTESTANT, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH 2-6:30 P.M. Become a blood donor and give the gift of life! Join Sister to Sister and the Nurses’ Ministries, along with N.Y. Blood Center and make a donation of life giving blood.

Sunday, February 21, 11:00 a.m. – Observance of All Clubs Day at CPC. The Guest Preacher will be Rev. Dr. Carl

L. Washington, Pastor, New Mt. Zion Baptist Church, New York City.

Saturday, March 6th: Join CPC Tours for a visit to the Annual Philadelphia Flower Show and Shopping Spree at Franklin Mills, PA. This year, the Flower Show will present an international bouquet of exhibits in “Passport To The World.” Floral arrangements will represent such countries as India, Netherlands, Brazil, South Africa, Singapore and New Zealand. Stop by the Reading Terminal Market across the street from the Convention Center. Then its off to Franklin Mills for some good shopping.

Tickets: $60 (adults); $50 (children up to 14 years of age. For tickets and/or additional information, call CPC Tours at (718) 671-3181.

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. Includes Spirit of Philadelphia lunch

cruise, shuttle service to Vanity Fair Outlet Village, 2 full breakfasts, $25 gift card.

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.

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Co-op City Times / January 30, 2010 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.

Church of New Vision

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.

Midday Bible Study - every Tuesday from 12 p.m. 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 New Vision is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room #33, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409.

—Car ole Ha qu e

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute Praise the Lord, everyone! Is everyone keeping up with his or her resolutions for the New Year? Usually, after January, people fall off the wagon. One thing I know for sure is that if you keep God first everything will fall into place.

Let’s go into the Word of God. We’re going to look at Philippians 2:1-11.

1 Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, 2 Fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one

accord, of one mind.

3 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.

4 Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.

5 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 Who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, 7 But made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and

coming in the likeness of men.

8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.

9 Therefore God has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

I nvit a t ion s: Dr. Little will teach an Evangelism course this afternoon at 1 o’clock. Then, there will be a Sweet Hour of Prayer at 3 p.m. Prayer is the most powerful force there is. Our church doors open tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. for Sunday School.

Our Morning Worship begins at 11 a.m.

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop on the lower level of shopping center #1.

If you have any questions, please call (718) 671-3627 or (347) 276-4925.

Jesus loves you, and so do we!

—M in . Ver n on L it t le

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.

Upcoming Events Coat Drive, Saturdays from 12-2 p.m.

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 noon.

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. Please visit www.ccbctravel.com for your travel needs.

Beginning Wednesday, February 3, and every Wednesday join the Co-op City Baptist Church for midweek worship from 12 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

“Feast Delivers,” hosted by the Just For Men Ministry, invites everyone to participate. Make your selection by circling the item(s) on the menu. Add $5 to your total as a service charge and bring your receipt at pick-up time. The deadline for payment is February 7 and distribution will be at the church on Saturday, Saturday, February 13 from 9 to 11 a.m. Call the church for additional information.

On Sunday, February 21st, the First

We will be collecting clean, gently used winter coats.

January 31 - Annual Meeting and Election directly following service.

The Annual Vestry Workshop conducted by the Canons for Congregational Development, for all Vestries in the Bronx

will be held on Saturday, February 6th at Grace Episcopal Church, West Farms, Bronx, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

From the rising of the sun to its going down, let the Name of the Lord be praised (Psalm 113).

—Kevin Wa lla ce

Co-op City Baptist Church Lady’s Ministry will celebrate their 14th Anniversary at our 11 a.m. service. Their guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. Eric B. Turner, Associate Minister and Psalmist at St. Luke Baptist Church in Harlem, New York. The theme for the day will be “Trust In God.” Proverbs 3:5. Everyone is invited.

The Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center’s Saturday Tutoring Program for students in grades 2 through 5 offers tutoring in Mathematics and English.

Tutoring is held from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

State exams in English, Math and Science will be held in the Spring. Our program can help your child prepare for these upcoming tests. Ongoing registration will be 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: adults $125; children, 2-12, $60. Ticket price includes transportation to the ship. A $25 nonrefundable deposit is due now. All tickets must be paid by Sunday, April 4. For reservations or additional information, call 718671-2964, 718-671-5813, 718-671-7088 or 718-320-3774.

Come fly and cruise with the Scholarship Ministry on their 7-night Greek Isles and Turkey Cruise on July 23, on Royal Caribbean’s “Splendor of the Sea”. A monthly payment of $320 is now due. Final payment is due April 4. For information, call the church at 718-320-3774.

—Ha ttie L . L uca s

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Honoring over 100 Retirees Thursday, February 25 • Cocktail Hour Begins at 6:30 p.m.

Open Bar All Night! • Tickets are $70 per person For More Information Call: Ricky Weisner: 718-862-4731 or 917-299-1351 Co-op City Members - Contact Person: Elaine Shannon: 914-309-5650

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Bartow Alert & Alive

Monday, February 1

Dreiser

Date:

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Library, Exercise, Chat Session

Mon., Feb. 1

Pineapple juice, Tahitian chicken, steamed rice, winter blend

Shepherd’s pie, mashed potatoes, peas & carrots

Wheat bread, diced pears

Orange chicken, tri-color pasta, oriental blend

Rye bread, bananas

Einstein

9:30 - 1 in Rm. 7

10:00 in Rm. 31

Crochet & Knitting

Bingo

Around The Lunch Table

10:00 in Rm. 31

11:30 in Rm. 49

Stay Well Exercise

Bingo

10:00 in Rm. 2

JokExercise

1:00 in Rm. 49

Walking Club

1:00 in Rm. 31

9:00 in Rm. 7

11:00 in Rm. 7

Freestyle Dancing

Orange juice, chuck Tues., steak w/gravy, mashed Feb. 2 potatoes, beets

Wed., Feb. 3

BBQ chicken, potato salad, chopped spinach

BBQ boneless beef ribs, baked sweet potato fries, toss salad w/dressing

Whole wheat bread, cantaloupe

Thurs., Feb. 4

Orange-pineapple juice, Swedish meatballs, egg noodles, glazed carrots

Sliced turkey, baked potato, spinach

Rye bread, peaches

Fri., Feb. 5

Apple juice, fish cake w/cocktail sauce, spaghetti, oriental blend

Lasagna, green beans

Whole wheat bread, fruit salad

Tuesday, February 2

1:00 in Rm. 7

Current Events

Dominoes

Library, Exercise, Chat Session

10:00 in Rm. 31

10:00 in Rm. 49

9:30 - 1:00 in Rm. 7

Bingo

Tai Chi

Alert & Alive

10:00 in Rm. 31

11:00 in Rm. 45

10:30 Rm. 7

Self Defense

Bingo

11:00 in Rm. 31

1:00 in Rm. 49

Mixed Cultural Dance 10:30 in Aud. A

All meals served w/margarine and fresh milk *Schedule subject to change without notice. We ask that members please call their center at least one day in advance to register for lunch:

Library, Exercise, Chat Session

Bingo 10:00 in Rm. 31

Wednesday, February 3

Spelling Bee Stay Well Exercise

10:00 in Rm. 49

9:30 am – 1:00 pm in Rm. 7

10-11, Rm. 31

Spanish Practice Class

Line Dancing 11-12, Rm. 31

Garden Club 10:30-11:30 in Rm. 7

10:30 in Computer Lab

Word Games

Tai Chi

10:30, Rm. 31

Bingo

11:00 am in Rm. 2

1:00 in Rm. 49

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

Thursday, February 4

Library

Line Dancing

9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Rm. 31

10:00 a.m. in Aud. A.

Belly Dancing

Stay Well Exercise Chat Session

10-11, Rm. 45

9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Rm. 31

Bingo

12:30-1:00 pm in Aud. A Handi-Flex1:00 Aud. A

JokExercise 1:00 in Rm. 49

1:00 p.m. in Rm. 4 Drama 1:30-3:30 pm, Rm. 7 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10:00 -11:30, Rm. 7

Bingo 10:00 a.m. in Rm. 31

“Movie Madness” 9:30 in Rm. 31

Art, 10:00 in Rm. 45

Friday, February 5

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

Bingo

Bingo, 1:00 in Rm. 49

10:00 in Rm. 31

Crochet & Knitting 9:00 in Rm. 2

Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Friday,

Spelling Bee 11:00 in Rm. 31

10:00-11:30 in Rm. 49 We ask that members please call their center at least one day in advance to register for lunch

Day at the Movies w/popcorn 10:00 in Rm. 7

Meditative Moments Library, Exercise, Chat Session 9:30 – 1:00 in Rm. 7

11:00 in Rm. 8 *Schedule subject to changes without notice

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

Stew Leonard’s Super Wal-Mart Swimming Bowling

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

$5 $10 $3 $10

To register for trips and classes, please call

(718) 320-2066

Upcoming February Events/Trips JokExercise will be offered on February 1st in Bartow, Rm. 31, Feb. 4th at Dreiser, Room 4 and Einstein, Feb. 9th, Room 49. All classes are at 1 p.m. Free giveaways. Please come and join us.

W E AR E BAC K ! Meditative Moments back in full swing with Clarice Simpson at the Dreiser Senior Center, Fridays, from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. in Room 8.

PAL I SADE S M AL L - Thursday, February 4th - Transportation/boxed lunch only $10. Pick-up information: Bartow 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.

J E R SEY GAR DE N M ALL - Monday, February 8th - 4 hours of shopping at mall for only $10. Price includes transportation/boxed lunch. Pick-ups will be as follows: Bartow - 8:00 a.m., Dreiser-8:15 a.m. and Einstein - 8:30 a.m.

Our Valentine’s Luncheon will take place Thursday, February 11, at Bartow, Room 31 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tickets will be for sale immediately for $4 before event

and $5 at the door. Price includes lunch, DJ, entertainment, free raffle and more.

Menu for the day: roast beef, mashed potatoes, mixed veggies, and jello.

M ond a y, Febr ua r y 15th , C L OSE D FOR PR E SI DENT ’S DAY. WAL M ART IS R ESCH EDUL ED FOR T HUR SDAY, FE BRUARY 18T H. Once Upon A Time, Inc. Presents - “The Fat Tuesday Cabaret” - Tuesday, February 16, 10:15 Curtain - $15. What better way to celebrate Mardi Gras than with a savory gumbo of vaudeville, London music hall, Parisian café, Broadway and, of course, New Orleans jazz. This entertainment feast has been simmered to perfection by chefs as diverse as Eddie Cantor, Edith Piaf, Fats Waller, Maurice Chevalier, George M. Cohan, et al. So for 70 minutes of tuneful nostalgia, great gags and graceful dancing, pick up the phone and reserve your seats.

Price includes transportation/boxed lunch.

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.

Disability/Socialization Group …(for people with disabilities) The Support and Socialization group is expected to meet Friday, February 5th from 1-2 p.m. at the Dreiser Senior Center, located at 177 Dreiser Loop in Room 4.

For more information and to register, please call: John Sullivan, (718) 6712090, Ext. 3010. FREE TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED, IF NEEDED. Co-op City NORC Program is pleased to announce ... The Jack and Sarah Altman Community Connection Program. The Jack and Sarah Altman

Community Connection Program provides Co-op City senior residents with information on community activities and events, trips, health screenings, weather alerts and other important community announcements. This program helps you remain connected to your community by providing pre–recorded telephone messages from the staff of the Co-op City Senior Services Program. For information or to register for this FREE Program, please contact (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

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE

AARP Chapter #4997

HOBBIES African-American Association “Belly Dancing” Mon., 2/1; 7:00 p.m.; “Yoga/Pilates Classes” Tues., 2/2 & Thurs., 2/4; 6:00 p.m.; all classes being held in (Dreiser Room 2)

Co-op City Duplicate Bridge Club: Wed., 2/3; 6:00 p.m.; (Dreiser Room 9)

RELIGIOUS Circle of Christ Church: Fri., 2/5; 6:00 p.m. & Sun., 2/7; 9:00 a.m. Church Service (Bartow Rooms 28 & 31)

Church of the New Vision Bible Study: Sun., 2/7; 9:00 a.m. (Einstein Room 38) Deeper Life Bible Church: Tues., 2/2; 5:00 p.m. (Dreiser Room 1) Faith @ Work Christian Church: Thurs., 2/4; 5:30 p.m. & Sun., 2/7; 8:00 a.m.

(Dreiser Room 8)

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15: Sun., 2/7; 10:00 a.m. (Einstein Room 35) Harvest Restoration Ministries: Sun., 2/7; 10:00 a.m. (Dreiser Room 10) Mt. Calvary Baptist Church: Thurs., 2/4; 6:00 p.m. (Dreiser Room 9)

SCOUTS Girl Scouts Greater New York: Fri., 2/5; 3:00 p.m.

(Dreiser Rooms 1, 2, 4 & 9)

SENIORS

Reminder: If a set-up was not submitted thirty days prior to the event, the scheduling office will supply the maximum tables and chairs in a standard set-up.

Seniors Nutrition Program: Mon., - Thurs., 2/1 - 2/4; 9:00 a.m. (Bartow Room 31; Dreiser Room 4; Einstein Room 49); Retirees of Dreiser Loop “Meeting”, Wed., 2/3; 1:00 p.m. (Dreiser Auditorium A)

SERVICES & CIVICS Weight Watchers Nutrition Program: Tues., 2/2; “Meeting” Time” 6:00 p.m.

(Dreiser Room 4)

Williamsbridge Club “Meeting”: Tues., 2/2; “Meeting” Time” 5:00 p.m.

(Dreiser Room 8)

Youth Club: Thurs., 2/4; 4:00 p.m. (Dreiser Room 1)

Baychester Library Events Sat., January 30 Rafael Tricoche — The colorful artwork of this talented artist features scenes from daily life in both his native Puerto Rico and the Bronx. They will be available for viewing until today.

Adult Film — Out of The Past • 2:00 p.m.

Sat., Feb. 6 • 2:30 p.m. • Dreiser Drama Bunch Three short plays directed by Shirley Anderson — “Ain’t I A Woman” This one-person performance by Susie Fuzzel poignantly reveals the frustration of Sojourner Truth’s efforts to be considered a whole woman.

“No Turning Back” A group of slaves in a place of worship in the deep south of 1850 plan their attempt to escape north to Canada. Led on their journey by abolitionist Harriet Tubman, they experience dangers along their way through hostile territory.

“Rosa Parks” The Jim Crow laws that shaped a segregated culture are reported in the words of Rosa Parks, “Mother of the modern-Day Civil Rights Movement”.

YuGiOh!, Card Games & Uno • Fridays, February 5, 12, 19 & 26 • 3 p.m. Please bring your own YuGiOh! cards. Ages 12 - 18. Come to one or all classes.

Teen Book Group — Fridays, February 5, 12, 19 & 26 • 3:00 p.m.

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

Teen Tag — Tuesdays, February 2, 9, 16 & 23 • 4:00 p.m.

Adults Computer classes — Tuesday &Wednesday, February 2 & 3 • 10:30 a.m.

Kids Reading Aloud — Wednesdays, February 3, 10, 17 & 24 • 3:30 p.m.

Chess Club — Thursdays, February 4, 11, 18 & 25 • 3:30 p.m.

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

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

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.

F YI : The next meeting is scheduled for MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8th, 1 p.m.. in Dreiser Auditorium “A”. Last week, Gov. Paterson released his budget with good news & bad news for older New Yorkers. Good news: he is proposing to prohibit certain gift giving to physicians by pharmaceutical companies. It should improve health care access for many older adults and help save the state money in the long run. However, he has proposed cuts for many services that help older NYers remain healthy & independent –They are: • Cuts to EPIC – prescription drug assistance program for seniors; • Long-Term Care – without adequate funding for family caregiver support and programs, older people may not have the opportunity to stay in their homes and community as they grow older; • Medicaid Cuts – to institutions and home care as proposed could have an impact on the ability of nursing homes & home care agencies to deliver quality services; • Kinship Care – the budget cut the Office of Children and Families’ kinship care programs.

To notify Peachtree Chapter of illness or bereavement, contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493.

2010 TOUR COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES: February 24 (Wed.) – Doo-Wop Legends: the best of Doo-Wop featuring the Temptations, The Drifters and The Platters at Ace in the Hole - the Brownstone (NJ); – SOLD OUT 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 – $260 double; $310 single; $250 triple — $50 deposit accepted now – 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 — (deposit or full payment due at February 8th AARP meeting); contact Wini.

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, 2010 – contact Jeanne – 718 379-3742 - for pricing information and reservation form.

—Delor es Deb n a m

Handicapped Adults Association Dues for the year 2010 is due. Dues are $12, either bring it to the office or mail it to The Handicapped Adults, 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 13, Bronx, NY. 10475. If you have any questions, call the office at 718320-2069.

Our van operates Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Call the office at 718-320-2069 to make your reservations.

F UT UR E F UNDR AI SI NG : Our annual Chinese luncheon will be held on Sunday, February 28, in Dreiser Community Center, Room 4, at 1:00 p.m. A donation of $20 per person and you get a choice of Chinese menu, and our own D.J. Ramon to entertain you with music to dance to or listen to. We

will also have raffles. If you are interested in attending and you are not a member, menus are available in our office. If you are a member, you received your menu in the mail.

F L E A M AR K E T: We sell jewelry, soft covered books 5 for $1, hard covered books are 50¢ each, videos are $1; we have a selection of new videos, including children’s videos; DVDS are $3; we have wooden canes for $5 each. There is a Pronto motorized wheelchair for sale.

Come into the office and look around.

Our next General Membership meeting is on Sunday, February 24, in Room 4, at 1:00 p.m. in Dreiser Community Center.

Coffee and cake will be served.

—Ar len e R od r iq u ez

Einstein Cancer Fund Tuesday, February 9, we are returning to the Showboat Casino. The cost per person is $27 with a $30 bonus play.

Time of pick-up is at 8 a.m. at Einstein Loop followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser. Please bring a valid photo ID with casino card.

Wednesday and Thursday, May 12th and 13th – Sight and Sound Theater for “Josef the Musical” dinner at Miler’s restaurant, overnight at the Hawthorne Inn with breakfast. After breakfast, there is shopping at the Lehigh Valley Mall which

is a half hour away from the Sands Casino.

Upon arrival at the Casino, we will receive the package of the day. Cost per person: $235 double, $225 triple and $275 single.

A deposit or full payment will hold your reservation and can be paid in installments

by April 1st.

Please call Mildred at 718-320-0288, Loretta 718-671-2958 or Lydia 718-6713005 for memorial cards also.

Our prayers of healing and good health is wished to all —Lyd ia R u a s

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Sisterhood of Young Israel

Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue

Israel: After getting off to an unnecessarily rocky start with Israel through his relentless focus on the settlements issue, President Barack Obama has discovered what his predecessors have long known, regardless of the approach, you can’t impose peace on the Israelis and Palestinians. They have to want to make it happen themselves.

So while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took what for him were profoundly painful steps declaring his support for a two-State solution and imposing the nation’s first expanded settlement freeze, his Palestinians counterpart didn’t budge. While President Obama’s outreach to the Arab world was laudable, it has produced no results and, coupled with public pressure on

Israel, it backfired. Only time will tell whether his administration can find a more constructive way to help get the parties back to the table.

Iran: One year after the president urged Iran to “Unclench its fist” - and subsequently extended his deadline for the country to come clean - Tehran remains on the path to obtaining nuclear capability. While once again, Obama’s preference for carrots over sticks in curbing Iran’s nuclear ambitions was laudable, this technique’s time has passed. The administration must now use its international clout to pursue sanctions vigorously. Stringent sanctions are now likely the only way to prevent Iran from going nuclear on President Obama’s watch.

The time is now or never. This is the last week that you can order your 2010 Mah Jong cards. All orders must be in by the end of the month of January. The cost is the same as last year: $7 for the standard print and $8 for the large print. This is a Sisterhood fundraiser, so please place your

order now.

To order your card, please call Dotty at 718-671-3535.

I also want to remind you that services are held in Young Israel every Saturday beginning at 9:30 a.m.

—Tr u d y K a u fm a n

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.

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 Frieda at 718-671-3679.

—F r ied a E p st ein

Co-op City Jewish Center Sisterhood Monday game days will continue as usual for your pleasure.

There is always room for new players, canasta, mahjong, rummy-O, etc.

For a $3 donation, you can enjoy com-

pany and refreshments. We are hoping to meet new players and members.

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

—F r ied a E p st ein

Traditional Synagogue 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, February 5, is before 4:59 p.m. Shabbos ends today, Saturday, January 30, at 5:54 p.m. We recite Havdallah (The Recital over the Wine) at the end of Shabbos.

Mincha services on Saturday, Jan. 30 are at 12:25 p.m./12:39 p.m.

Note: Mincha Services - During the

Winter months, we will pray Mincha early, at noon 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 “The Codes and Customs of Jewish Prayer”. This class starts at 4:45 p.m.

C om in g E ven t s: Saturday, January 30, at 9:00 a.m.

Morning Services. The Parsha for this day

is BeShalach.

Flea Market – Is available on the days when the office is open. That would be Thursdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The stuff is going fast. Don’t pass up great buys.

Sat., Jan. 30 – Jewish Arbor Day -Tu B’Shvat Sunday, February 14 at 1:30 p.m. – Join the Sisterhood for an afternoon of Bingo.

The cost of admission is $3 and includes noshes and refreshments. Come on down and have some fun.

Monday, Feb. 15 and Tues., Feb. 16 is Rosh Chodesh for the month of Adar.

Sunday, February 28 – Please keep this date open as the Synagogue is planning a Purim Party. More information at a later date.

G ood a n d Welfa r e: Happy birthday and anniversary greetings to all who are celebrating during the month of February.

February brings happy birthday wishes to Rodger Berlofsky on February 8 and to Debbie Schwartz on February 18. Wishing a joyous and happy anniversary to Al & Anita Abel. We wish good health to all.

Please! Support the Synagogue. Thank you. Shalom!

—M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsky

Young Israel Schedule Young Israel of Co-op City. (lower level of the Dreiser Loop Sbopping Center), is a house of worship that opens its doors every morning from 6:00 a.m. until 7:30 a.m.

Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers - during which our

spiritual leader Rabbi Solomon I. Berl offers a brief Bible teaching is welcome.

Every evening at 20 minutes before sunset and for one hour thereafter, the synagogue is open for evening prayers and a brief religious message from Rabbi Solomon Berl.

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On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 10 minutes after the candle lighting time. Saturday morning services start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m.

The rabbi's class on the Torah reading of the week begins one hour before sunset

every Saturday afternoon.

For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 671-2300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogue's answering machine, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

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Church of the Savior Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder, and 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, inter-racial, 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 917734-4058 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. The Divine Word will be preached by Rev. Gregory McMillian, Assistant Pastor; Sermon topic is “Capacity and ability to serve” Thought to warm your heart - “God may say ‘Wait’ but God never says ‘Worry.’”

Su n d a y M or n in g Sch ed u le – Adult Bible Study – 9:15 a.m.

Divine Worship – 10:30 a.m.

M essa ge t o t h e C o-op C it y comm u nit y On Saturday, February 6, at 4 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium, we are sponsoring a jazz concert to aid the victims of the Haitian Earthquake, featuring Transjazz, gifted musician Onaje Allen Gumbs and soulful voice of Ron Anthony, formally a protégé of the late Luther Vandross.

Admission is FREE. A freewill offering will be taken. All proceeds will go to the Haiti Relief Fund. Checks or money orders should be made out to American Red Cross; write “Haiti Fund” in the memo. For more information, call Dr. Smith at the church, 718-320-0002. God bless you ALL. * We thank those who came out for the blood drive last week; we apologize that the drive was cancelled. Due to the room

temperature regulations from the American Red Cross, we could not hold the blood drive. Please come and support our next drive in the spring.

Week ly Act ivit ies – Good News! The second Tuesday of each month 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, friend, brother or sister? Are you hurting, feel no one understands your pain? Members of our group are also grieving a loss and are here for you. We welcome you to join us.

We respect and affirm all persons.

—R ev. Dr. R ober t A. Sm ith , J r.

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 nondenominational 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 control 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

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part of Pastor Davis to enhance his ministry, through his relationship with Bishop Jones, to be a blessing to his church. Pastor Davis will be visiting with Bishop Jones at the end of January to learn directly from this tremendous man of God. Please come and visit our ministry and take advantage of the wonderful insight that is being shared. God bless!!

We meet at: 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 —An t hon y Da vis

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