Co-op City Times 02/16/13

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Vol. 48 No. 7

Saturday, February 16, 2013

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Alert neighbors’ calls possibly saved the life of elderly resident

BY BILL STUTTIG Some alert residents of Building 23, who realized that they had not seen their elderly neighbor for several days and noticed newspapers beginning to pile up outside the apartment door, called Public Safety who quickly responded and investigated only to find a elderly woman who was in desperate need of urgent medical care.

Calls made to Public Safety reported the woman’s absence and complained of an odor emanating from the home.

Public Safety notified the 45th Precinct of a possible deceased person in the home and both agencies responded simultaneously. Upon arriving and detecting the odor first hand, NYPD granted Riverbay permission to execute a forced entry through a wall.

When officers were able to get inside, an elderly woman was found

lying on the living room floor, in dire need of medical attention.

An ambulance was called and the woman was treated and then rushed to Jacobi Medical Center for followup care.

A short time later, maintenance crews repaired the wall that was broken through in order to gain access to the home.

Public Safety supervisors referred the woman’s case to social agencies for follow-up and to recommend future care for the elderly woman who lives alone.

Chief Frank Apollo said: “The actions of residents who notified us of this situation very possibly saved this woman’s life. This is an example of the kind of life-saving action that can take place when residents notice something wrong and don’t delay in notifying us for response.”

American Cancer Society seeks Co-op City residents for the national Cancer Prevention Study-3

BY BILL STUTTIG The American Cancer Society is seeking to include approximately 500 Bronx residents, many of them from Co-op City, to take part in a major nationwide study to determine the effects of lifestyle, genetics, diet and the environment on the chances of being diagnosed with cancer during his or her lifetime.

Co-op City will be one of four sites in the Bronx participating in the voluntary study involving people between the age of 30 and 65 who have never been diagnosed with cancer before.

The enrollment event for Co-op City has

been moved up to Friday, March 8 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, March 9 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Bartow Community Center, Room #28.

Originally, the enrollment dates for Co-op City were Friday, November 9th and Saturday, November 10th.

Susan Olivera, Director of Patient and Family Services for the Bronx office of the American Cancer Society, said that the hope is to begin having Co-op City residents register for the study beginning now.

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R iver b a y H olid a y closin gs a n d Co-op City Times d ea d lin e n ot ice Riverbay’s administrative offices will be closed on Monday, February 18, in observance of Presidents’ Day. Shareholders may contact the Emergency Maintenance Desk for service emergencies and the Co-op City Public Safety Department at (718) 671-3050, and 9-1-1 for all other emergencies.

Because of the holiday shortened work week, all Directors’ viewpoints and club articles must be received by 9 a.m. on Tuesday, February 19. Material received after this time will not be considered for publication in the Saturday, February 23rd issue of the Co-op City Times. Please note that this deadline will be strictly enforced to ensure that we meet our production schedule.

Articles and viewpoints may be submitted electronically by emailing 24/7 to cctimes@riverbaycorp.com or by faxing to (718) 320-2595. Material may also be slipped under the door of Room 21 in the Bartow Community Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

We wish our readers a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend.

Preparing for installations…

Riverbay’s Operations Director Kevin Keenan, Construction Department Director Tony Rasulo and Assistant Restoration Director Gino Boccia watch the testing of several Riverbay staff, including Fadial Jakaj, (foreground), and outside workers as they try to prove their ability to install Ground Fault Interrupters (GFIs) in Co-op City homes later this year. The electric contractor who will be overseeing the GFI installation is currently testing the Riverbay employees and independent workers to see if they are qualified to perform the work. As a requirement of the HUD guaranteed loan, GFIs and smoke detectors must be installed in each Co-op City apartment by the end of the year. Keenan said that approximately 200 Riverbay staff members, along with several outside workers, have already applied to do the work. Several dozen teams comprised of a supervisor, a GFI installer, a smoke detector installer and a painter will be branching out throughout the community in early spring to begin the work. Crew members have also been trained in visually spotting signs of asbestos. Buildings that will be the first to receive the installation will be notified shortly and appointments will be set up.

Crews will work throughout the day and into the evening to accommodate residents who work during the day. The installation process for each home, which will also include painting each front apartment door, will take approximately an hour.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

Co-op City’s Public Safety Chief to be honored by 45th Precinct Community Council

BY BILL STUTTIG Citing his development of the Riverbay Public Safety Department as building a reputation of integrity, dedicated service and a willingness to work in partnership with the 45th Precinct on all quality of life and crime issues, the 45th Precinct Community Council announced this week that it will be honoring Chief Frank Apollo at its annual breakfast on May 8th at Villa Barone Manor in Throggs Neck.

45th Precinct Council President Bob Bieder said Frank Apollo the council chose Chief Apollo as an honoree because, “Chief Apollo is always there and right on target in working with the Precinct and its Captains over the years and in helping all the communities of the Precinct resolve each and every issue. He has been there for us whenever we asked for his help whether it be hosting a precinct-wide meeting, hosting National Night Out

each year, or working with the Precinct, its commanders, detectives and officers on a daily basis to help the entire Precinct maintain its low crime rate. Whenever we have asked something of him, Chief Apollo has always come up aces for us and that is why we are happy to make him one of our honorees.”

Joe Boiko, the 45th Precinct Community Council Vice President, said that Chief Apollo has lifted the reputation and integrity of Co-op City’s Public Safety Department over the past several years. “His work in partnership with the Captains of the 45th Precinct, whether it was Captain Green for the previous two years or currently Captain McGeown, has earned the respect and admiration of the entire Precinct as his hard work since being appointed to the position in 2009 has earned the respect and gratitude of most Co-op City residents. His (Continued on page 2)

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Apollo leadership skills have enhanced the reputation of the entire department and its officers over the last few years.”

Frank Apollo grew up in Co-op City and has served with the Public Safety Department for over a quarter century.

He worked his way up the ranks over the years and in August of 2009 was promoted from the rank of Captain and patrol supervisor to acting Chief of the Department. By the following summer, Apollo was named permanent Chief of the Public Safety Department and, since then, has worked to forge a closer relationship with the 45th Precinct to the point where Precinct officers and Public Safety regularly work together in patrolling the community for quality

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of life offenders in an attempt to prevent the more serious crimes that result when quality of life abuses remain unchecked over weeks and months.

Apollo, after hearing word of his honor, said: “I am humbled by the honor as I realize that the award is not so much a reflection of my performance, but on the performance of all the officers and supervisors who have worked to help make the department more focused and involved with the community. I also believe the award is a reflection of the 45th Precinct and its commanders, first with Captain Green and continuing on with Captain McGeown, both of whom over the last few years have shown a great willing-

ness to work together with us, share resources, and help make Co-op City and the precinct as a whole much safer.

I believe the award is also a reflection of Riverbay’s Management and Board who have worked and shown a great willingness to give this department the tools it needs to adequately protect and serve this community.”

The 45th Precinct Community Council breakfast will be held Wednesday, May 8th, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at Villa Barone Manor, 737 Throggs Neck Expressway.

The breakfast, once a tradition of the 45th Precinct Community Council, had stopped for several years before being revived by the current Community

MetroCard Bus to visit Co-op City next week The MetroCard Bus will be visiting all three Co-op City locations again next week, enabling customers to sign up for or refill their Reduced-Fare MetroCard, purchase or add money to an existing MetroCard, and purchase E-Z Pass On the Go tags.

On Thursday, February 21, the MetroCard bus will be at the Bartow Mall on Co-op City Blvd. (in front of the Bingo Hall and the eyecare center), from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; at Dreiser Loop (Park on Debs Place) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Einstein Loop (Elgar Place) from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

MTA New York City Transit advises its customers that there are two kinds of traveling MetroCard Service Centers: the MetroCard Bus and the MetroCard Van. Both vehicles make regularly scheduled stops in all five boroughs each month.

The MetroCard Bus, which stops in Co-op City, travels around the city, stopping at senior citizen centers, shopping centers and along major bus routes.

Customers can handle all of their MetroCard needs, whether it is applying for or refilling a Reduced-Fare MetroCard, buying or refilling a regular

MetroCard or asking MetroCard-related questions. Senior citizens and people with disabilities may apply for the ReducedFare MetroCard on the Bus. They will need photo ID and seniors must show proof of age (at least 65 years old).

The MetroCard Van, like the Bus, travels around the city with helpful on-board staff ready to sell Unlimited and Pay-PerRide MetroCards, add money to regular and Reduced-Fare MetroCards and answer questions.

Reduced-Fare MetroCard applications are available. EZ Pass On The Go tags are also available for purchase on both the Bus and the Van. The MetroCard Bus and Van do not operate on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Customers may also want to explore the EasyPay Reduced-Fare payment option. EasyPay lets customers link to their credit or debit card to their ReducedFare MetroCard so it refills automatically.

For more MetroCard information, please visit the MTA’s website at www.mta.info and click on Fares and Tolls.

Council last May. Last year’s breakfast honored Co-op City’s long-time community activist Leonard Murrell, along with community leaders from other communities in the precinct.

Aside from Chief Apollo, this year’s breakfast will also honor Community Board 10 Chairperson John Marano, Spencer Estates and Country Club community leader Louis Amend and City Island community leader Barbara Dolensek.

In addition, several officers from the precinct will be honored by the Council for excellent police work over the past year.

For ticket information, Co-op City residents can call Precinct Council Vice President and Riverbay Ombudsman Joe Boiko at 718-320-3300, Ext. 3409.

UP DAT E E L E VAT O R SH UT DOW N BUI L DI NG 28B - C AR # 4 Please be advised that it has been determined that repairs are necessary to the machinery of elevator #4 which is under warranty by Riverbay’s elevator company who was responsible for the modernization of the elevators.

We are working with our elevator consultants and arranging for the previous contractor to make the necessary repairs under their warranty.

Please be assured that we will make every attempt to restore the elevator back into service as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconveniences caused, and thank you for your patience and understanding.

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2nd Combing ty p Cinext Blood Co-oDrive Next CB#10 Meeting on Thursday The next Community Board #10 meeting will be held on Thursday, February 21 at 7:30 p.m., at the Westchester Square Civic Association, 2513 E. Tremont Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10461. Please make every effort to attend. For further information, please call contact Community Board 10 at (718) 892-1161.

NCNW’s annual Youth Celebration next week In commemoration of Black History, the Co-op City NCNW will host their 12th Annual Youth Celebration next Saturday, February 23, 1-4 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium, co-sponsored by the Riverbay Corporation.

Youth and youth groups that would like to showcase their talent in song, dance, poetry, music or theatrical presentation at the celebration, should contact the NCNW’s Youth Committee Chairpersons: Lori Melton, (917) 399-2643, or Michelle S. Davey, (917) 292-2397.

Mammography Van in Co-op City next Saturday Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto, in conjunction with Project Renewal, formerly operating as Women’s Outreach Network, will be sponsoring a free Mobile Mammography Screening Van which will be located outside of the Baychester Public Library, 2049 Asch Loop North, on Saturday, February 23, beginning at 1:30 p.m.

This program is for women 40 years of age and older who have not had a mammogram in the past year. All insurance plans are accepted, however, if you do not have insurance, you can still sign up for the program.

An appointment is necessary.

Please call 1-800-564-6868

Submissions to the Co-op City Times this week must be received by 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 19 for the Feb. 23 issue.

FRONT PA G E

Public Safety chases down, captures robbery suspect

BY BILL STUTTIG Public Safety officers responded to the pleas of a 13-year-old boy after he claimed to have had his high-end headphones forcibly removed from him by an assailant near the corner of Asch Loop and Alcott Place Thursday afternoon, February 7th.

The 13-year-old victim, a non-resident who is a student attending an Educational Park school, was walking with his friend near the busy intersection when he had his expensive Beats headphones snatched from his head.

The victim immediately reached out to officers in the area and provided a

Cancer Details about enrolling are available by logging onto the site, www.cps3bronx.org.

Registration is required in order to schedule a 30-minute time slot for your individual enrollment session, and to avoid long waits.

Each 30-minute enrollment session will include reading and signing an informed consent form, completing a brief survey regarding lifestyle, having a waist circumference measurement taken and then having a small blood sample taken by a certified, trained phlebotomist.

Participants will then be required to fill out a more detailed survey at home and complete regular updates on your lifestyle, diet, and health changes in the years to follow.

The ultimate goal of the American Cancer Society is to have 300,000 Americans participate in this comprehensive study called CPS-3. More than 150,000 have signed up so far and it is the hope of the American Cancer Society to

Rep. Engel opens Co-op City office Congressman Eliot Engel this week announced the opening of his new Co-op City office at 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 3, where Rep. Joseph Crowley had his office and where Rep. Engel had an office when he represented Co-op City until 10 years ago.

“I am happy to be back representing Coop City where I started my political career,” said Congressman Engel. “I want to introduce my new Staff Assistant, Maxine Sullivan, a long-time Co-op City resident.

She will be here to help with all problems and issues, great and small. Please do not hesitate to come by the office if you have any problems affecting either the community at large or of a more personal nature. You can also call her at 718-320-2314.”

Rep. Engel grew up in Co-op City and represented the community in the State Assembly before representing it in Congress.

The redistricting of 2002 moved him out of Co-op City, but in 2012 he came back.

description of two male adolescents allegedly involved in the incident.

According to the Public Safety report, several Public Safety units immediately began searching the vicinity and shortly thereafter found a teenaged young man near Building 17 matching the description.

The suspect was detained, and then positively identified by his alleged victim.

A follow-up search of his book bag revealed that the suspect did have the headphones in question.

The suspect, aged 16, was not a Co-op City resident. He was taken into Public Safety headquarters where he was

charged with the robbery and then transported to the 45th Precinct for further processing. The other suspect allegedly involved in the incident was not apprehended.

Chief Frank Apollo said: “The arrest was the result of fast action and good observant police work. We try to do everything we can to stop and discourage these types of crimes involving residents or visitors walking on our streets in the middle of the day and being victimized all of a sudden. We must continue to stop these types of crimes and reinforce the message that our community and streets are safe for young or old, resident or visitor.”

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have the Bronx account for 500 of the remaining needed enrollees.

Carla Sterling, the Regional VicePresident of the Bronx Region of the American Cancer Society, said that nearly everyone has had a family member or a friend affected by cancer and many of us feel there is very little we can do to help our loved ones. She said that volunteering to participate in the study is one significant thing that people can do because the information gathered will help health care professionals gain a greater understanding of the disease, its causes and how our personal lifestyle choices affect the chances of a cancer diagnosis, and may even lead to a cure.

Olivera and Sterling said that a similar study conducted a half-century ago led to the link between cigarette smoking and cancer and that information has saved millions of lives over the last 50 years.

Co-op City is just one of four sites in the Bronx that are holding enrollment ses-

sions in March.

Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club will hold enrollment sessions on Saturday, March 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lucile Palmaro Clubhouse Basketball Gymnasium, 1930 Randall Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. Also on Saturday, March 2, the United Federation of Teachers (UFT), will hold an enrollment session from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2500 Halsey Street, Bronx, N.Y. On Wednesday, March 6, an enrollment session will be held at Affinity Health Plan, Conference Rooms A & B, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., 2500 Halsey Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. St. Barnabas Hospital will host an enrollment session from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 16th in the Braker Room at 4422 Third Avenue.

For more information about participating in the study, or to make an enrollment appointment, visit www.cps3bronx.org or call 1-888-604-5888.

Bronx Borough President honors Co-op City resident during Black History celebration

On Wednesday, February 13, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. (second from left) held his Black History Month celebration at the Dreiser Auditorium in Co-op City where he saluted Riverbay Board Director and President of the African American Association, Francine Reva Jones (second from right), for her contributions to the Co-op City community. In photo above, they are joined by WABC-TV Anchor Lori Stokes, Mistress of Ceremonies (left), and Councilman Andy King (right). The other honorees were former New York City Mayor David Dinkins, and Renaissance: Education, Music and Sports in the Bronx. The event also featured live performances by the MS 390 Choir and the Karl Browne Band.

(Photo courtesy of the Bronx Borough President’s Office)

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Association of Building 14 Cooperators Hello, Building 14 cooperators! It’s been awhile since I last submitted an article - primarily because my computer was damaged by a power surge and has been on a decline ever since. Nonetheless, I wanted to share a few updates since the cancellation of our meeting in January due to illness and cold weather. I am working to reschedule Vernon Cooper’s guest appearance.

Firstly, your support once again made our now annual “Show Some Love” Valentine’s Day fundraiser a huge success! Our lobby was decorated with over 200 red, pink and white hearts. And, the messages of love, friendship, peace and thankfulness sent out from the youngest to oldest and those in-between were heartfelt. Special thanks to Darlene Dove, Sandy McMichael, Diedre Manigault, Gerri Bennett, Edna Fuller and Maybell Jenkins for sitting in the lobby to manage the event amidst the cold weather. Thanks as well to Peter Garcia for hanging the lobby decorations. Several cooperators made additional contributions, which the Association so graciously appreciates. Event proceeds will support our

Summer Fun Day Block Party scheduled for June, 2013.

Secondly, at the January Cooperators United Meeting (the organization of all building presidents), I received the good news that replacement costs for the highrise elevators (elevators #3 and #4) have been put into Riverbay’s budget for this year. It might have been a little unprofessional, but I literally let out a shout when I heard this news! To hear the whole story between the elevator problems and what’s to come, cooperators will need to attend this month’s Association meeting.

Lastly, the Organizing Committee for the Summer Fun Day (Block Party) met in January. At this month’s Association meeting, I will provide an update, which will include getting feedback and taking a vote on various matters, such as the purchase and sale of t-shirts as suggested for each Section 2 building. The Committee met last fall to discuss what worked well and what things to do differently to enhance this year’s event. We are hopeful that more advanced planning will enable us to expand the types and numbers of activities, improve scheduling and garner more

The Co-op City Democratic Club The Co-op City Democratic Club will Comptroller and City Council? Come meet on Thursday, February 21, at 6:00 out and let’s discuss it. p.m. in the Dreiser Center, Room #8. This Please take advantage of what our is an open meeting and all are welcome. community is offering in support of This meeting is extremely important Black History Month. Our history is rich as we have much to discuss as a commuand abundant, you will not be sorry. nity. We will be faced with city-wide The Bronx Borough President, Mr. elections in September and we should Ruben Diaz, Jr., will present the State of have some idea as to who might be camthe Borough Address on Tuesday, paigning for various offices. Who do you February 19, at James Monroe High like for the following elected offices?

School, located at 1300 Boynton Ave., at Bronx Borough President, Bronx 11:30 a.m. This is an event that should District Attorney, Mayor of the City of not be missed, try and make it if you can.

—Sh ir ley J . Sa u n d er s New York, Public Advocate, City Elevator Inspections Schedule

Elevator Inspections Schedule

Happy Valentine’s Day, Building 14! It is evident that the Association of Building 14 Cooperators’ annual Valentine’s Day fundraiser, “Show Some Love,” is a smashing success. The event allows cooperators to share words of love, kindness and thankfulness for spouses, children, grands, other relatives, friends, lovers and even the general public. Showing off the Walls of Love are three very active Association members and event volunteers (l-r): Peter Garcia, Maybell Jenkins and Sandy McMichael.

resources. Your feedback, suggestions, and resources are welcome and appreciated!

Hope to see you at the meeting on February 27th. In the meantime, feel free

to reach out to me at theab14c@hotmail.com or by cell at 917.612.1951.

—J D Fer gu son

If You See Something, SAY SOMETHING!!!

Co-op City Public Safety - 718-671-3050

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

Elevator Category 1 and Category 5 inspections are required by city law. These inspections will be conducted in Co-op City according to the schedule below. Each inspection will take 1- 1½ hrs. to Elevator Category 1 and Category 5 inspections are required by city law. These complete.

Weinspections apologize for and appreciate your patience as we work to ensure willthe beinconvenience conducted in Co-op City according to the schedule below.

Each the safety of your elevators. inspection will take 1- 1½ hrs. to complete.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to ensure the safety of your elevators.

(718) 671-2233

DR. LOUIS JACOBS, DIRECTOR

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The in-office surgical correction of BUNIONS • HAMMERTOES • INGROWN TOENAILS PAINFUL CORNS and CALLOUSES The treatment of traumatic foot injuries, heel spurs, bursitis and arthritis of the joints of the feet, toenail and skin infections, as well as other conditions.

Most Union and Insurance Plans Accepted.

HIP CMO (Montefiore) Health Plan Accepted.

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

P lea se n ot e a lso t h a t : • On Tuesday, February 19, Building 2A – Car #1 will be shutdown from 8 a.m.

Se Habla Español to 12note p.m.also for that: maintenance and repair Please • Wednesday, February 20th, Building 29A – Car #1 will be shutdown until February 22nd for repair.

• Friday, On Tuesday, February 19,maintenance Building 2Aand – Car #1 will be shutdown from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. for MEDICARE ACCEPTED • HOUSE CALLS BY APPOINTMENT maintenance and repair Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

• Wednesday, February 20th, Building 29A – Car #1 will be shutdown until Friday, February 22nd for maintenance and repair.

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Snow Removal I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our staff who participated in the removal of snow as a result of last weekend’s snowstorm.

As we customarily do when there is snowfall into the night and/or early in the morning, our personnel came in as early as 5 a.m. last Saturday morning ready to hit the ground running with respect to clearing walkways, sidewalks, paths, streets, etc. in order for residents and visitors to walk safely to and from apartment buildings, shopping centers, garages, schools, bus stops and other ancillary areas throughout the complex. In fact, this snow season, the Buildings and Grounds Department had several men on premises as early as 12 a.m. Saturday morning to start plowing snow, so that the normal work crews would have a leg up on the snow removal process.

Before last weekend’s snowstorm, we met as usual to discuss snow removal procedures. Our staff always do a thorough job of clearing away snow, however, we continuously strive to improve our procedures and we wanted to emphasize the importance of clearing snow from areas like the bus stops, cross walks, fire hydrants, staircases and handicap ramps as quickly as possible, taking into consideration all of the other areas that require snow removal imme-

Management Corner

Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. diately. Our Buildings and Grounds and Parking Facilities staff receive plenty of help from a good number of people from other departments, including Maintenance, Restorations and even CSO. We thank these men and women for a job well done!

P ea ce O fficer st a t u s for ou r P u b lic Sa fet y O fficer s We have had ongoing dialogue with a number of our elected officials regarding many concerns, including our desire to have our Public Safety officers receive full peace officer status. I am glad to report that Council Speaker Christine Quinn and Councilmember Andy King submitted a resolution to the City Council in support of granting our officers full peace officer status and said resolution was in fact approved by the City Council on February 6th. As a result of this resolution, legislation will now be submitted to Albany, which will accompany and support the Bill that has already been prepared by Assembly-man Michael Benedetto, to be voted upon and hopefully passed in order to become law.

Our officers currently have the desig-

nation or status of Special Patrolmen and there are several problems with this designation. For one, it is subject to being discontinued and even if the City of New York did not discontinue the title altogether, there are restrictions to this designation that do not serve the community well, like the restriction that all of the officers with the Special Patrolmen’s designation live within the five boroughs. We believe the housing company should not be restricted in terms of identifying and hiring the best possible candidates for positions within this department. The Peace Officer status may allow our officers to receive special training at a discounted rate, if not free entirely, and may also allow us to receive discounts on equipment, materials and supplies needed on a regular basis to operate a police department.

We have consistently made the argument that we need more support from the City of New York, given the number and magnitude of initiatives that we undertake on a regular basis that otherwise would be the responsibility of the city and/or state. We thank Speaker Quinn, Councilmember King and their respective staffs for their continual participation and support in bringing this initiative to fruition.

R iver b a y’s r ight t o ga in a ccess in or d er t o m a k e n eed ed r ep a ir s We are about to embark upon a pro-

gram to install smoke detectors, GFI outlets, paint apartment entrance doors and inspect for airborne asbestos.

There have been concerns raised about whether or not the housing company has the right to gain access to apartments in order to do this work, if cooperators don’t want to give access. First, I would suggest that all of the cooperators should want to give us access to do this work as it is, for the most part, a matter of health and safety.

Secondly, we are mandated by the State of New York to do this work and therefore we don’t get to choose.

The installation of smoke detectors in every bedroom, GFI outlets in every kitchen, bathroom and on every terrace, and asbestos inspections are mandatory in all of the HUD developments and we are now obligated to do the same thing given the fact that we were approved for a HUD insured loan under its Section 223F program and perhaps most importantly is the fact that cooperators have an obligation to give us access in accordance with your occupancy agreement in order to make needed repairs. We believe most, if not all, cooperators will understand these issues and give us your full support.

In closing, we wish you and your families a safe Presidents’ Day holiday.

Co-op City Toastmasters Club Toastmasters is the place to be. On Thursday, Jan. 31, we held our 1st SPEAKOUT for 2013. The SPEAKOUT is just one way for guests to see exactly how we practice the ancient art of oration, otherwise known as public speaking. It’s also an inter-club speaking opportunity for members working to complete their communication manuals. It’s a fun time and we hear lots of impassioned and informative speeches.

We were inundated with guests, including Mervyn Canzius, President of Fiesta Insurance, and his loquacious (meaning talkative) associate Guy Sansone. Guy certainly is ready for

Toastmasters, as he boldly spoke about his company and their services, right in our local community.

Perhaps the highlight of the meeting was guest speaker Mr. Aaron Brown.

Aaron, a member of a neighboring club, Bronx Toastmasters, chose our club to give his maiden “Ice Breaker” speech.

This speech is the very first speech given by new members. It’s their introduction to the speaking stage thus aptly called “Ice Breaker.” Aaron, totally unassuming, with a charcoal grey suit and a clean cut appearance, had never delivered a speech at Toastmasters before, but boy was he compelling! He told us the story

Our next General Membership Meeting is Monday, February 18th, 7:30 p.m., Activity Room. We have invited Chief Apollo of our Co-op City Police Department to join us. There are issues in Building 12 regarding Security that need to be addressed. We are asking all of our neighbors to join us on February 18th.

We cannot stress enough the importance of our seniors signing on to the RUOK Program. If you need a form or would like the program explained to you,

come to our meeting.

Topics to be discussed, if we have time, are a movie night or movie afternoon on a Friday or Saturday, a Spring Neighbor Meet & Greet or any other suggestions you may have.

Finally, after many years of starts and stops, our Youth Center, located at the lower level Bartow Center, for teens and young adults is closer than you think. We are making an all-out push for this center to become a reality. Within the next two

of how he dreamed of being a public speaker, and had been shy or awkward around people. After a sit-down session with his mother, an inspired Aaron fought, tooth and nail, to overcome his obstacle, to get to where he is today - in front of us. Behind the lectern. Living his dream.

Are you ready to fight for your dream? Do you see Public Speaking skills and Leadership as essential to your success? Come see what we do here at Co-op City Toastmasters, 2849 Bartow Avenue, Bx., NY. Mark your calendar for our regular meeting times: 1st and 3rd Thursday each month, 7:30 p.m.

We would love to see you.

Other News. Congratulations to winners of our International and Evaluation Speech Contests: 1st Place, Ralph Dunniehigh; 2nd Place, Jimmy Britt.

The first place winners advance to the Area Contest on Sat., Mar. 30th at the Yonkers NYPL. Please members, and guests too, are welcome. Come out and support your club contestants on March 30th. They are all dynamic speakers and will motivate you to do something for YOU! Contact: Toastmasters46.org or Toast masters.org for further information.

—R . Du n n ieh igh

Building 12 Cooperators Civic Association weeks, we will be in our lobby asking you to sign a Petition for the Co-op City Youth Center located at the lower level Bartow Center.

Don’t forget to submit your design for our Section 2 Summer Fun Day event on Saturday, June 22nd. We are asking for volunteers—more info. to come.

If you see something, say something.

Do not leave newspapers or any other material in front of your door. Someone may think you are not at home and try your

door knob or ring your bell. Discard material left at your front door in the compactor room. Please make sure you are expecting a delivery and ask for the name on the package before you open your door.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to our sick and shut-in, to the troops and to all who have lost family and friends. We welcome our new neighbors. Come and join us. To reach us via email, building12 @verizon.net, or call 718-379-7841.

—Son j a M a xwell

Building 18 Association Hi, neighbors.

Our next general meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 26th in the meeting room at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Pearson, supervisor of Grounds Department, is our guest speaker.

Please try to attend this very important meeting, bring your ideas and suggestions and hear what’s going on around your building, meet your neighbors and

enjoy the refreshments, new move-ins are welcome.

Building 18 Scholar ship Fundr a iser : We are selling raffles: 1st Prize: 40 inch Flat Screen Television; 2nd Prize: Nook HD Tickets; $5 each or five (5) for $20. Please call committee members Ms. Brown at 347-275-2995, Ms. Turner at 718-379-2145 or Mrs. Hughes at 718379-2551 for tickets. Thank you for your

support.

M ovie M a t in ee: Our next movie is scheduled for Wednesday, February 27th at 3:30 p.m. in the Association Room. Come out and enjoy the movie, your neighbors and the refreshments.

Newsletter : We love receiving articles from you for our building newsletter, e-mail address is BLDG18newsletter@aol.com.

Keep them coming!!

We regret the passing of our neighbor Anita Gelarre on Friday, February 8. We extend our deepest sympathies to her family and friends and to all bereaved families as well. To the sick and homebound, we pray for a speedy recovery.

Please sta y a ler t: If you SEE something, SAY something!

—Ger tie Br own

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Co-op City Times

Letters to the Editor

Now Is the Time…Stop Asbestos Abatement To t h e E d it or : Do you remember the quote, “Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country?” Well, now is the time to come to the aid of our community.

Kudos to Management, the Board and politicians who have been asking the city to stop mandating Co-op City perform asbestos abatement. I believe it is time for us to join the choir. It is important to lend our support and request they cease the unfair and costly asbestos mandate being levied on Co-op City. I have reached out to my neighbors and the Building 13 Association Board members and we have

started a petition to encourage all of our politicians, those currently in office and those seeking future election, to support our efforts. We possess the ability to bring about change. There is a mayoral race looming in the future and I would like to say that the person I vote for assisted my community successfully. Let’s all “come to the aid of our community.”

Our petition reads as follows: We, the shareholders of Co-op City are being required to spend approximately $4 million per year on asbestos abatement work when statistics show there is no hazard.

After performing over 86,000 air tests,

there has been no airborne asbestos before, during or after flooring work. No additional buildings with similar floor tiling within the city are being forced to do such work. We implore our elected officials to support our request for the city agencies to cease mandated asbestos abatement for Co-op City and reimburse Riverbay.”

If you would like assistance in the collection of signatures, read the Building 13 article and contact me. Leave your information. It’s that important and time for this unfair charge to end.

—L eslie Peter son

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A few questions about the HUD-required work To t h e E d it or : It was very nice of Riverbay to hold a luncheon for senior citizens and an explanation of the apartment work required by it. Unfortunately, they didn’t arrange anything for the rest of us.

Therefore, it would be helpful if Riverbay could provide answers to a few questions.

Exactly what will be done to the electrical outlets in the kitchens and bathrooms? Will Riverbay have plasterers and painters available to repair any damage to the area around the outlets and to the

plates covering the outlets?

Exactly where in the bedrooms will the smoke detectors be installed? How will they be tested to make sure they don’t generate false alarms?

The last time Riverbay installed smoke detectors in my townhouse, they put one on the ceiling between the kitchen and the stairs to the third floor. Unfortunately, that is the path that all cooking odors flow. Thus, anytime the broiler in the stove was used, the smoke detector went off. The path continues through the master bedroom - we now open a window

there if a lot of broiling or frying will be done to vent the odors. What will prevent the smoke detector that is installed in the master bedroom from going off every time we cook?

What type of smoke detectors will be used? Many of them go off to alert you that the battery is running down.

Given that there will be thirty thousand or so smoke detectors installed, what will be the procedure to turn off one that is going off in an apartment where the shareholder is out of town?

—St ewa r t Ber m a n

Celebrating Black History Month To t h e E d it or : Many Americans have “made a joyful noise” regarding the election and re-election of President Barack Obama. I was elated also. President Obama’s ascent to the United States Presidency was accomplished on the shoulders of many who came before him, who struggled for civil and human rights. Some of these were Nat Turner, Harriet Tubman, Frederick

Douglass, Medgar Evers, A. Phillip Randolph, Fanny Lou Hamer, Martin Luther King, Jr. and many more. The contributions of Whitney M. Young, Jr. (1921-1971) are recognized for his civil rights activism. He was appointed executive director of the National Urban League in 1961 and helped bridge the gap between white political and business leaders and poor blacks and militants.

Under his direction, the organization grew from 60 to 98 chapters, and he was particularly credited with almost singlehandedly persuading corporate America and major foundations to aid the civil rights movement. Whitney M. Young, Jr. placed the stepping stone to equality and righteousness. I salute him during this Black History Month.

—F r a n cin e R eva J on es

Management responds to Director To Dir ector Da r yl J ohnson: It is incomprehensible to me that each week you write an accusatory viewpoint devoid of substance. Co-op City has a $200,000,000 operating budget yet you isolate $13,000 for Christmas decorations which, of course, you misrepresent.

As I’ve said many times before, we await your presentation, if any, even one specific recommendation, of what can be cut and where? Each week, you ask for and examine records and documents as Assistant Treasurer and nothing has been denied. It is our sincere hope that at some moment in time, you either begin to understand OR have a specific point or allegation, which can be of use.

For instance, let’s look at holiday decorations ($13,000) as the President did last week. We provided money necessary for Christmas trees, wreaths, Menorah, and lights poles for 3 centers—Einstein, Bartow and Dreiser. Management believes it is a positive amenity for Co-op City residents during the holidays. What is your

position? It should also be pointed out that what we purchase is much different than one would buy for a private home. Hence the question, Mr. Johnson, what do you propose? The item can be eliminated if that is the Board’s decision since it is not an essential expenditure. So again, we await your recommendation.

As far as getting the best prices, we vigorously shop all items purchased. Included, as you know, is that all items, including Holiday lights, are bid ONLINE in an effort to access as many possible suppliers as possible. Hence, we do not understand your comment that we do not comparison shop for best prices.

Furthermore, it appears that not only did you write without substance in your Viewpoints in the Co-op Times, but you then expanded on nothing in the City News.

As you are well aware, rather than a massive carrying charge increase, Management has proposed a one (1%) percent increase in October, 2013 AND NO increase in 2014. This is far from massive.

It should also be observed that as you petition for the merchants in Co-op City, the City of New York sets real estate taxes, not Riverbay or Management. The merchants are billed by Riverbay, but that is merely a pass through of what the City of New York bills Riverbay. Merchants are now also billed for utilities. This begs the question, Mr. Johnson, who should pay the real estate taxes, water, electric and gas used by the merchants?

Management believes the merchants should. Nevertheless, you, as a Board Director, very simply can change that by a Board resolution to charge cooperators instead and add to their carrying charges.

With regard to real estate taxes, the City of New York has billed $877,421 this year. Last year’s bill was $448,455, an increase of $428,455. Every merchant’s lease makes the merchant responsible for these real estate taxes—that is, unless you, again, as a Board Director, vote to change that requirement.

—Her ber t Fr eedma n

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Writers will be limited to one letter per topic. And to give everyone a chance, we will limit writers to one published letter every 30 days.

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

Letters cannot exceed 350 words.

Ideally, they should be typed. All letters must be in the Co-op City Times office in Room 21, Bartow Community Center, by 3 p.m. every Monday to be considered for publication in that week’s edition. Views and opinions expressed in letters and Directors’ Viewpoint are solely the writer’s, and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp.

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Public Safety Report Juvenile Reports prepared by Public Safety Offices for offenses committed by persons under the age of 16

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO Officers of the Co-op City Department of Public Safety are authorized to prepare Juvenile Reports when offenses of the law are committed by persons at least seven years of age, but less than sixteen years of age. The Juvenile Report is a New York City Police Department form which is utilized when certain types of offenses are committed by persons under the age of 16. Preparation of the Juvenile Report takes the place of an arrest for all Violations and some Misdemeanors.

When a Juvenile Report is issued, it is forwarded to the Youth Officer at the 45th Precinct. The Youth Officer at the 45th Precinct determines what type of follow up is required. Parents of the child are often contacted to monitor future activity. The Juvenile Report can start the process of intervention before serious delinquent activity begins.

When a child is taken into custody for the issuance of a Juvenile Report, the parents of the child are notified. It becomes necessary for the parent to respond to Public Safety Headquarters with identification to pick up the child. In the event that the child is truant from school, the school is also contacted. School Safety is notified and the child is returned to school. After

school hours, if the parent cannot be reached, the child is transported to a Juvenile Detention facility.

A Co-op City Community Complaint is also issued when the child is a Co-op City resident and the offense was committed within the confines of Co-op City. The Co-op City Community Complaint carries a monetary fine and can be added to the monthly carrying charges. Subsequent violations result in increased fines. Multiple violations can lead to eviction. This helps to maintain a high quality of life and low crime rate within the community.

Juvenile Reports are often issued for fighting during the school arrival and departure times. The officers of the Co-op City Department of Public Safety are strategically placed adjacent to the schools for the purpose of protecting the life and property of the residents of Co-op City. Students are directed to walk directly home or promptly board the bus to return home.

Parents of school-age children should encourage children to respond home without delay and refrain from engaging in fighting while on the way to and from school. Engaging in activities, such as snowball throwing, often escalates to fighting or other violence.

Parents should also make sure students are always in possession of the proper bus pass or MetroCard for

boarding the bus. Any theft or loss of bus pass, should be reported immediately in order that a replacement can be issued. Children should be directed never to board the buses from the rear door. This act is dangerous and also illegal.

It is always important for cooperators to call the Department of Public Safety when they observe any suspicious activity, especially during school arrival and dismissal times. Youth observed fighting or attempting to enter the buildings for the purpose of loitering should be reported immediately.

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like everyone to remain safe this winter. Be sure to drive safely and anticipate changing road conditions. Avoid driving in bad weather, if possible.

Never drive if you have been drinking. Avoid distractions, such as texting or talking on a cell phone; these are the leading causes of accidents in New York State. Look out for cyclists, pedestrians and school buses. If you see anything suspicious, notify the proper authorities. Always remember, if you see something, say something. 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.

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club will hold its Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday, February 21, in the Bartow Center, Room #28 at 7:30p.m. It is requested that all members attend this very important meeting. Some very significant issues will be discussed pertaining to our upcoming activities for the year.

Because of the inclement weather (blizzard conditions), the St. Valentine’s Day Dance scheduled to be held in Auditorium B on Saturday, February 09, was postponed. This event has been rescheduled to be held

Coalition to Save Affordable Housing F ir st Wor k sh op a SUC C E SS! We had a great turn out for our Mitchell-Lama workshop. We had two presenters speak on what is MitchellLama to how we benefit from living under it. Our next workshop will be on Cooperator Rights in March. More details will be in our next article.

Vict or y Da n ce d a t e set The Coalition is planning a spring Victory Dance celebrating the achievement of a loan that frees us from the extremely burdensome interest rates of previous loans. The dance will be held in Dreiser Loop auditorium on March 23, from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Our DJ will be announced in our next article. Tickets will be available this Friday, February 15th and are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. There are a limited amount of tickets printed. For tickets, call 917520-5433, 646-522-5498, 917-721-7227.

—Seb a st ia n Ula n ga

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Please bring your tickets with you to be admitted and to be eligible for any door prizes. Thank you for your participation in this event. We will have a good time.

The club extends get well wishes to those members who have experienced health issues and are recovering. This message is extended to those members who are home-bound, and recuperating from various medical procedures. Our prayers are with you for a complete recovery. Best wishes are also extended to those

members who are celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or special event for the month of February.

Members are reminded that all instances of personal illness, death in the family, home-bound status, surgery, and hospitalization should be reported to our Good & Welfare Chairperson, Ms. Gertie Brown, at 347-2752995. She will take care of all acknowledgements regarding these matters.

I thank the membership and the community for your continued support.

—G eor ge T. C la r k e

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O P P O RT UNI T I E S AT C O -O P C I T Y Tell you r fr ien d s, r ela t ives a n d em p loyer s a b ou t : C O NT R AC T SUM M ARY C on tr a ct 2828, Pur cha se & Deliver y of (2) Hea t Excha nger s: The project involves the purchase and delivery of two (2) complete Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers.

Pr e-Bid M eeting: February 26, at 2:00 p.m.

Bids Due: March 19, at 2:00 p.m.

Bonding: No bonding is required Insur a nce: Insurance is not required C on tr a ct Asp halt Paving for One (1) Yea r as Needed: Furnish asphalt paving on an as needed basis.

P r e-Bid M eeting: February 19, at 2:00 p.m.

Bids Due: March 7, at 2:00 p.m.

Bonding: No bonding is required I nsur a nce: Insurance is required C ontr act 2810, C onstr uction of Stor a ge R ooms in 6 Buildings Bids due: Thursday, February 28, at 2:00 p.m.

P r e-Bid C onfer ence: Tuesday, February 12, Bonding: Not required I nsur a nce: Required.

C on t a ct : Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbaycorp.com; AND Barbara Penn at Bpenn@riverbaycorp.com for more information. Please note that emails should be sent to both parties.

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Let’s Do More for Our Youth Dear cooperators, In the African culture, there is a proverb: “It takes a village to raise a child.” The Co-op City village needs more community centers for our children. These facilities would provide our children with care and activities while their parent(s) are still at work. I am thankful that we have the Section Five Teen Center, which is under the umbrella of the Boys & Girls Club of the Mosholu Montefiore Community Center. Under the direction of Mr. Leo Johnson, this center offers academic, arts and physical education programs, as well as other events for those who are 13-19 years of age.

What is expected is that two more centers be created, one in the Bartow Community Center and another in the Dreiser Community Center. In this way, our youth will have a place to socialize and also be exposed to enrichment programs and activities. Our management company has identified a site on the lower level of the Bartow Center. The former Bingo Hall was being considered by Board Directors; however, it might now be utilized as a medical facility. The Board of Directors will discuss and vote on this matter shortly.

Director’s Viewpoint

Francine Reva Jones Secretary

Last week, there was a Labor Committee meeting, led by Board Director Eleanor Bailey, which came together to discuss renewing labor agreements with two unions, Local 282 and Local 153, that represent certain Riverbay clerical and technical employees. Also discussed was a proposal from Riverbay’s labor firm to handle EEOC and human rights cases for a flat rate fee as compared to the current per hour fee.

The Information Technology Committee, led by Board Director Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, also met last week to discuss an upgrade of the Yardi system. The committee members suggested that a Yardi representative should be asked to review our operations and recommend upgrades.

However, Riverbay Management Principal, Herb Freedman, expressed that a review by an outside contractor

would be best to serve the needs of our housing company. He stated that he had identified a technology company to do this and would present a contract for the committee’s review.

Also last week, Management scheduled its monthly forum for shareholders and the topic was the Maintenance Department. It was very well attended compared to the other forums that I have attended. Due to other commitments, I arrived toward the end of the meeting but in time to hear a cooperator who was annoyed because he had arranged an appointment for service and no one showed up. He lost a day of work at his job and had been asked to take another day so that the service could be rendered by Riverbay. His request was granted to be the first on the list for service. **Board Director Bernard Cylich spoke about the importance of the installation of smoke detectors and the ground fault interrupters. **Thereafter, I asked why cooperators are asked to sign a blank form when the service work is completed and that it is incorrect to ask this of anyone. Mr. Cooper stated that he will work on correcting this.

I take this opportunity to thank the

cooperators who have called me to express their concerns. One gentleman called regarding the installation of smoke detectors and ground fault interrupters (GFI). I informed him that no carbon monoxide detectors would be installed. He was also advised that the installation in Co-op City apartments of smoke detectors and GFI was agreed upon by Riverbay and HUD for the refinancing of our $621.5 million loan.

Bla ck H ist or y M on t h C eleb r a t ion s will be more Black History There Month Celebrations, which you are encouraged to attend. Please read this paper for more information.

C on d olen ces of Residents Building 20 were sorry to learn of the passing of Ameriga Smith on February 4. The Building 20 Association will keep the Smith family in our prayers.

If you have an issue that has not or cannot be resolved through your building association or your CSO, you may contact me and I will try to help you: Francine Jones, Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or call me at 718-671-5957.

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Renovation with innovation Director’s Viewpoint

With the infusion of cash from HUD, we now can continue our capital construction projects and best determine what additional projects are vital to Co-op City. We recently conducted a presentation by two separate companies who I felt were not very satisfactory on the proposed renovations of our lobbies. The costs are estimated to be over $30M. As this Corporation’s Treasurer, I strongly feel that at this time in Co-op City’s history and finances, we must be very careful to pick and choose where and how to spend the shareholders’ money.

Certainly our lobbies are indeed in need of a face lift, but I feel we must maintain and increase our cash reserves to a comfortable level before we commit to that level of spending particularly while we continue our ongoing construction projects.

The replacement of our lobby doors, however, are, I feel, a priority. Those shareholders and visitors with a disabil-

ity should not have to go through undue duress to enter or exit our properties.

I know first hand the difficulty in using our entrances and exits with our current doors with a disability and I intend to support that expenditure.

Keep mindful that the refinance of the Community Bank loan with HUD did not leave a windfall of cash for this corporation, therefore we must spend wisely.

One of my concerns is the unknown.

We live in an aging infrastructure and as we all have experienced, things break down at the worst times.

Our February 4th Building 11 Association meeting was filled with very important information and announcements. The inspirational message was given by Ms. Diana Garcia. Thank you, Diana, for those lovely words and for your joy.

The Building 11 Association believes in honesty and transparency. A detailed Treasurer’s Report was presented by Ms. H. Robinson, which disclosed information regarding all funds collected and distributed in 2011/2012.

Our next scheduled Fun Filled Bingo Nights are Friday, February 15, and Friday, March 8, at 7:30 p.m. The donation is $3. Please come join the fun. We are also having a wonderful Rummage Sale on Saturday, May 18.

The Association is asking for donations of clean, slightly used household

goods to sell. No clothes or linen, please.

Look out for the postings in your lobby for collection dates. Volunteers to help organize this great event are also needed.

Please see Ms. Henry, Building 11C, if interested. We need your support.

President Deborah Henry reported on the many meetings that she attended last month. At the Co-op United Meeting from 1/22, Ms. Henry informed those in attendance that the Riverbay Board voted against the Virtual Lobby and will keep the lobbies as handicapped accessible.

The doors, intercom system and entry system will be revised. Exciting news was presented that Verizon Fios will survey the buildings for Internet services.

The HUD required safety, health and apartment upgrades are scheduled to start in March and must be completed within 18 months. The next Community Board

I have reached out to my neighbors and the Building 13 Association board members and we have started a petition to encourage all of our politicians, those currently in office and those seeking future election to support our efforts. We must realize we have the ability to change any citywide race and consequently must be diligent in “coming to the aid of our community.” A victory may mean the difference in the budget shortfall talked about in the articles last week. An increase affects us all.

I am very proud to say we have a few hundred signatures from our building. It’s encouraging to see our leaders pursue this matter, but we know there is strength in numbers.

Our next Building Association meeting will be held on Thursday, February 28, at 7:00 p.m. in the rear community room. Our guest speaker will be the Director of Maintenance. If you have a problem with your convector, leaks, electrical, intercom and other items, this is the meeting for you. Be there!

S i s t a s , T h e M u s i c a l - Saturday, March 16, 4:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s Theatre, 308 West 46th Street. If you did

not provide contact information, call us or use the contact button on our website.

H a r r a h ’s C a s i n o a n d Wa r m d a d d y ’s S o u l Fo o d D i n n e r / J a z z a n d B l u e s C l u b in Chester, Pennsylvania (current bonus $30 slot play by casino subject to change) event is scheduled for Saturday, July 20, leaving from Casals Place at 9:00 a.m. departing from Warmdaddy’s at 9:00 p.m. COST: $100, $50 by March 1, $50 by May 31. For additional information, use the contact resources listed at the end of this article. ALL FAMILY AND FRIENDS WELCOME to all of our events.

S a n d s C a s i n o / Wi n e r y / O u t l e t S h o p p i n g / B u f f e t B o n a n z a event includes: Amore Winery, Sands Casino, Sands Outlet Shopping and Old Country Buffet Dinner on Saturday, September 14, leaving 8:00 a.m. from 100 Casals Place, departing at 7:00 p.m. with a bonus of $15 slot play (offered by casino subject to change). Cost: $85, $45 by June 15, and $40 by August 1. The outlet stores are on the premises and include Coach Factory/DKNY/Guess/Nine West/Tommy Hilfiger/Charming Charlie/Corningware/ Dressbarn/Bass.

Raymond Tirado Treasurer

Therefore, I reiterate the importance of wise spending and raising our cash reserve levels.

Yo u t h C e n t e r use of the former bingo hall The continues to be an item of much discussion. Certainly, it would be a positive service to our youth to be able to provide space and funding for these types of programs, however, due to escalating costs across the board we must utilize our commercial properties to their fullest potential to help keep our costs to the shareholders down and prevent future increases.

We have senior shareholders on fixed incomes who are falling on hard times. These are the same people who helped shape Co-op City to what it is today and they cannot be ignored.

An alternate site has been identified and pending discussion, site approval and various permits, a final determination will be made by the Board.

D i r ec t o r s P e r s p e ct ive has been almost three years ago It that I took the oath of Board Director to serve our corporation and its shareholders. Since then, together, our Board of Directors and shareholders, have overcome challenges and welcome progress. We may not always agree with each other on all issues, but I feel the majority of this Board has, in a responsible manner, demonstrated its ability to nurture ideas and opinions that have resulted in progress.

As we move forward, it is imperative that All Board Directors focus on and dispense factual information and engage themselves properly in their respective roles so as to not expose the corporation and its shareholders to undue litigation and expense.

Thank you. I can be reached at 718320-3351; ccdirector@optonline.net, or write to the Riverbay Board Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bx., NY 10475.

Building 11 Association 10 meeting will take place on February 21, at the Westchester Square Civic Association, 2513 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY for anyone who wishes to attend.

Ms. Henry reported on the Youth Center Proposal to be opened possibly in the Bartow Mall for our young people. She informed us about a petition to fund this wonderful Center asking for $1 per household for 24 months. Details to follow.

The Community Relations Committee Meeting from 1/9 - Must approve all activities here at Co-op City. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt, March 30.

Summer Fun Day is scheduled for June 22. More details to follow. The Building and Grounds Committee meeting from 1/14 – Ms. Henry wants everyone to submit any complaints regarding any ceiling lights not working in the stairs or laundry

rooms, as well as other concerns, in your building to her. Thank you, President Henry, for attending these meetings and for your updates.

It’s time for the annual Building 11 Association membership dues collection.

Please look out for the exact dates in March. We need your support of $5 per household.

The next Building 11 Association meeting will be held on Monday, March 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the rear of lobby 11B. The guest speaker: TBD. Please come out to receive valuable information, to ask questions and to be involved in your association.

We again thank all of our Building Association volunteers. Congratulations to our 50/50 and second chance winners.

Stay blessed.

— S h e i l a R i c h bu rg

Building 13 Association

No Co-op City Times? Call 646.261.1761; on Saturday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

“ D e s i g n a P o s t e r C o n t e s t ! ” is presented by the Summer Fun Day Committee scheduled for June 22, from 12 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the park between Carver Loop and Casals Place. Here’s a chance to showcase your artistic talent and get compensated!

We need a design created to represent our event theme: See the flyer for requirements.

Deadline: March 1.

Checks for events should be made

payable to Building 13 Assoc., Inc. and mailed to Bldg. 13 Assoc., 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. All activities are on a first come basis. For information, contact Leslie Peterson at 718-3201370, Gail Sharbaan at 718-671-3801, our website: http://www.bldg13 assoc.com or e-mail us at building13 assoc@yahoo.com.

Thanks for making our team work.

— Le sl i e P et e r s on

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Co-op City Times / February 16, 2013

Black Forum Next Defen sive Dr ivin g Our next defensive driving course will be held on Saturday, March 16, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-320-8035.

Lower your insurance cost by 15% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,â€? and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course.

R em in d er : Aq u ed u ct C a sin o Reminder to those going to Aqueduct Casino today, Saturday, February 16; First pick-up is from Dreiser Rehab at 1 p.m. sharp, back of the Library on Asch Loop at 1:15 p.m. and 135 Einstein Loop at 1:30 p.m. Leaving Aqueduct at 8 p.m. Please don’t forget your government issued photo ID. No refunds. Next trip: March 16, make your reservation today. Call (718) 320-0033 for your reservation TODAY. Cost: $20 per person.

Wiz of Oz a n d ch or u s a u d it ion s con t in u e Wiz of Oz rehearsals and chorus auditions every Saturday this month in Room 1 of the Dreiser Center at 1:30 p.m. SHARP. Not ice: All Sect ion 5 food p a nt r y p a r t icip a n t s All Section 5 residents must pick up their food pack-

ages on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Evangelical Church of Co-op City. You must bring your white cards to be able to pick up your food. For more information, please call (718) 320-8035.

Bla ck For u m Lyon ’s M a n e Tr a ck C lu b There’s still time to register for indoor track. Call for information, (718) 320-8035.

L ob st er fest We are going to the Nordic Lodge for Lobsterfest and Foxwood Casino on Saturday, August 17. The cost is $150. First payment of $50 due February 22. Call (718) 320-8035 for your reservation.

E m er gen cy Food P r ogr a m We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., 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

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Book C lu b next meeting will be on Saturday, February 23, at 3:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble. We will be discussing “ A Cupboard Full of Coats� by Yvette Edwards, nominated for an NAACP Image Award!

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A heartfelt condolence to the family of Roberta Booze on the loss of her brother.

Please contact Sadie Gilmore, 718-671-3721 to notify us of any birthdays, illness or bereavement.

Happy birthday to our February members. —M a xine Su lliva n

Happy 8th Birthday, Ms. Dross!

Congratulations on your achievement in school. Keep up the good work! Blessing on your special day. You are growing into a beautiful flower. Wishing you God’s blessing with many more.

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

In order to receive food, you must present a current photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future.

Volu n t eer s wa n t ed We need volunteers for Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Call (718) 320-8035.

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Co-op City Times / February 16, 2013

Remembering a Co-op City Legend We owe the celebration of this month to Dr. Carter G. Woodson, born to parents of former slaves. He chose the second week of February for Negro History Week because it marked the birthdays of two men who greatly influenced the African American population, Frederick Douglas and Abraham Lincoln. Also, on February 3, 1870, the 15th Amendment was passed, granting African-Americans the right to vote.

On February 1, 1960, a group of Black Greensboro, North Carolina college students began a sit-in at a segregated Woolworth’s lunch counter in what would become a civil-rights movement of which I was an active participant with other students from Durham, N.C. It was during this month where we would also find our esteem ancestor and fierce Co-op City advocate for children, G L O R I A B R O W N W I S E .

She was president of Bennett College student body in Greensboro, N.C and reportedly one of the first women to take part in the lunch counter sit-ins.

G l o r i a B r o w n W i s e , a Social Worker, was a Bronx native and reportedly served 17 years as the n o n p a i d Executive Director of the Youth Activities Committees, a nonprofit organization, in Co-op City. Her leadership and efforts touched the lives of thousand of young people through education, career advancement, cultural and recreational programs. A concern

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Evelyn Turner Assistant Secretary

she reportedly had was “reaching out to the politicians and board members who run Co-op City to remind them of t he nee d t o fund a n d s t a ff s t r u c t u r e d a c t iv i t i e s for young peop l e .” Her life was unfortunately cut short due to a fatal brain tumor. Thank you, Gloria Brown Wise, a Co-op City champion for children.

Fast forward to October 7, 2006 and the headline – “Former Gloria Wise Executive, Charlie Rosen pleads guilty to forgery and misappropriating funds from not-for-profit.” According to reports, he looted some $1.2 million. The NYC Department of Investigation and the NY Times reported that Rosen pled guilty to felony charges of grand larceny and forgery and to a misdemeanor charge of obstruction of government administration. Charlie Rosen agreed to pay a fine of $5,000 and make restitution of $38,575. These city funded tax dollars were designated for Co-op City youth.

Fast forward to February, 2013, the past and present Riverbay Board of

Building 26 Association Warm greetings during a snowy and rainy week to all of our Co-op City residents, neighbors, families, friends, merchants, and especially our new residents.

It’s not too late to get a flu shot! Remember to frequently wash your hands and/or use hand sanitizers containing at least 60% alcohol.

Congratulations to all who are celebrating birthdays, new births, wedding anniversaries and other celebrated events during the month of February. Well wishes for a speedy recovery to all of you who are suffering with the flu. Eat plenty of chicken soup and drink plenty of fluids. Stay hydrated! Our sincere condolences to those families who have experienced the loss of a loved one. May your loved one be eternally blessed. And may you and your families also be blessed during your time of bereavement.

Our sincere thanks to all of our association members who sat in their respective lobbies and collected annual membership dues from our residents.

And an appreciative thank you to residents who paid their membership dues.

Together we stand, divided we fall.

Let’s work together for the betterment of our community.

Do a good deed today. Check on your elderly, disabled, and/or home-bound neighbor to see if they are okay. Due to the snowy and inclement weather, some of our neighbors are unable to travel to the

store and/or pharmacy. As you do your shopping, it would be nice for you to shop for them. You will be blessed abundantly for your good deeds.

Although the weather was snowy and balmy last Friday, our Meet & Greet was very successful. We were able to socialize while eating a delicious spread organized by our Association members. Thanks to everyone who were able to attend.

Thank you, Director Daryl Johnson, for being extremely dedicated to our community. You openly keep us abreast of the important issues affecting Co-op City. Please continue being so informative, especially about the maintenance increase which Management is trying to impose upon us this October. We hope that more of your Board members will begin to speak out against this unnecessary increase. As you so stated, we’ve already been hit with two 3% increases.

We cannot afford another increase.

Please help to keep our community clean and green by properly disposing your garbage in the appropriate receptacle. Take out time to recycle your bottles, plastics, and papers. Bulk trash and large cartons are to be taken to the basement. And please be vigilant. If you see something, say something by calling 9-1-1 for emergencies and 3-1-1 for all other non-emergency complaints. The life you save could be your own.

— Yu Vo n n e L e w i s

Riverbay offices will be closed this Monday, February 18th, in observance of Presidents’ Day.

Directors have not been able to secure adequate space, that’s a l r e a d y f i x e d up, or f unding f or a n a ddit i onal y o u t h c e n t e r . For some cooperators, one Teen Center in Section 5 is sufficient for the largest single residential development in the United States that sits on 320 acres of land, containing 15,372 residential units. Presently, NO ONE has submitted a proposal for funding for our youth, other than one Teen Center! The excuse is always “no money in the budget or budgeted.” Or, locate someone to come in and fix up the “raw space” at their expense! Or, we ask cooperators to pay extra if we desire additional space for youth. Most recently, we have a ray of hope from an unlikely source attempting to assist current Riverbay Board members with leads to a possible funding source.

Presently, we have NO, nada, funds for additional r e a d y - t o - m o v e i n s pac e for yout h.

In t he s p irit o f G lo ria B row n Wi s e , R ev e r e n d De b o r a h J e n k i n s i s s tart ing a faith -b as ed movem ent lik e n o o the r in th is comm un i t y . She singlehanded pulled together approximately 30 individuals for a Prayer Walk and Prayer Circle to introduce a “ C o - o p C i t y Yo u t h F o c u s G r o u p .” This group will be reaching out to paa re nt s , c h i l dr e n a n d s p i ri t ua l p a r t n e r s to stop the violence in Co-op City. The last shooting in Section 5 motivated her to take action. An Officer

from the 45th Precinct was an enthusiastic participant. This new movement wants an end to blood from Hispanic and African-American Youth spilling on our sidewalks.

The next Free Workshop/Gathering is on S a t u r d a y, F e b r u a r y 1 6 , f r o m 3 p. m. – 6 p. m. , Co- op Cit y U n it e d M e t h o d is t C h u rc h , 2 3 5 0 P a l m e r Av e n u e ; P a s t o r P l a u d , h o s t . Parents, grandparents, guardians, are you concerned about the shooting and stabbing in our community? Please come out, we need you. Yes, we have a Chairman and co-Chair. The C h a i r m a n o f this movement is Jesus, God, Allah, Jehovah, etc. The c o C h a i r is Prayer! No need to worry about disrespectful adult bullies with this group.

Th ank y ou, Bu ilding 3 0 A s s o c i a t i o n , for inviting me to your meeting. I loved your tough questions/concerns and will be following up on:: A M a n a g e m e n t S e a r c h C o m m i t t e e to compete with Marion Scott Realty when their contract ends. M a n a g e m e n t / T r a i n i n g a t t h e P owe r Pl ant – Tra ns pa re n cy / P ub l i s hi n g of First Reading of Board R e s o l u t i o n s . Vo t e r a p a t h y - N e w B oa rd memb ers.

Evelyn M. Turner – 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 evelyntinez@aol.com – 917-324-1033 or 718320-8088.

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African-American Association G en er a l M em b er sh ip M e et in g – Due to the snowstorm last Saturday, our general membership meeting was cancelled. Our membership was notified via e-mail and we apologize to those who did not get the information. Emergency notifications are made by e-mail. If we don’t have your e-mail address, please update your contact information and send it to us at Franreva@aol.com. In the subject line, please enter “Updated Info.” If you are not computer literate, we have a Computer Laptop Class just for you. Fee: $5. The next class is Tuesday, 2/26, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15.

Questions? Call 718-379-5555.

The next general membership meeting is Saturday, March 9th, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Please join us in our efforts to exchange pertinent information and to enhance our community. If you cannot attend, you may send your membership check or money order (DO NOT

MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership and $25 for families, to: AfricanAmerican Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are also welcomed.

The following are ongoing programs which the Association sponsors and encourages your participation: Z um b a F itn ess C la sses – Mondays, 6:00 p.m. Dreiser Center, Room #2. Fee: $5; Registration: $15. Call 917-459-4491.

Yoga & P ila t es M a t C la sses – Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Fee: $10-$12; Registration: $15. Call 718-671-8364.

C om p u t er /L a p t op C la sses – Next class: Tuesday, 1/22, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Fee: $5; members get one free class. Call 718-379-5555.

Belly Dancing Cla sses – Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. Fee: $15, discounts available; Registration: $15. Call 646-301-9438.

The Williamsbridge Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. is an organization dedicated to community service in the areas of health, employment, education and economic development.

The Adult Club meets at Dreiser Center on the second Friday of every month. Ombudsmen are men of the community interested in decreasing the drop out rate of our youth. We are always looking for women and men with a like mind to join us and work in these service areas. If you are of a like mind and are interested in community service, please

consider joining the Adult Club or the Ombudsmen. Call Sandra Hall, Membership Director, 917-972-7732.

The Youth Club consists of youth 12 to 18 years of age. The Youth Club is dedicated to community service, higher education, technology and activism. If you fit this description, are interested in expressing yourself, obtaining community service credit, developing new programs and leadership skills, you should contact Sylvia Hicks, Youth Advisor, at 917-9215445 or at sylviaanh@gmail.com; Subject: Youth Club. We cancelled the College Informational Seminar due to the

E ven in g L in e Da n cin g C la sses – Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Fee: $5 per hour; Registration: $15. Call 917-903-7073.

J ob s/E n tr ep r en eu r ia l Wor k sh ops – Meets every first Thursday, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 718-3201424.

E d u ca t ion – The Per Ankh Study Group meets on Monday, 2/11, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. All are welcome. Call 718-379-5555.

R em em b er in g R a m a r ley – Hundreds turned out to support the family of Ramarley Graham as February 2nd marked the first anniversary of the fatal shooting of their beloved by a member of the NYC Police Department. Among those present were NYC Council members Charles Barron and Andy King. The trial is scheduled for 3/26, 9:00 a.m., Bronx Criminal Courthouse. Be there to help fight for justice.

C en t r a l P a r k 5 – Justice and reparations is the demand for the Central Park 5. Another court hearing and rally is scheduled for Tuesday, 2/19, 2:00 p.m., Federal Court, 500 Pearl Street, 26th Floor, NYC. Join the fight for justice.

Afr ica n -Am er ica n H er o – Whitney M. Young, Jr. (1921-1971) is known for his civil rights activism and was appointed executive director of the National Urban League in 1961. He helped bridge the gap between white political and business leaders and poor blacks and militants.

Under his direction, the organization grew from 60 to 98 chapters, and he was particularly credited with almost singlehandedly persuading corporate America and major foundations to aid the civil rights movement. We recognize and salute Whitney M. Young, Jr. during this Black History Month.

—F r a n cin e R . J on es

Williamsbridge Club storm. We urge all students to watch and inquire at the above email address for further information.

The Williamsbridge Club is requesting that you register as a possible donor for Tiffany, an eleven-year-old child in need of a bone marrow transplant. Please attend and get as many others that you can to attend the donor registration drive, Sunday, February 24, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Bronx Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1695 Washington Ave., Bronx, New York. Tiffany’s chances of finding a suitable donor increase as the number of registrants

increase. Contact Sylvia Hick at the above number for further information.

If you would like to render community service, assist with any of our programs or require more information, please contact Eloise Paige, First Vice President.

Information concerning the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Inc. may be found at www.nanbpwc.org. You may contact the Willliamsbridge Club at our mailing address: Williamsbridge Club, Post Office Box #6, Co-op City Station, Bronx, New York 10475.

—Sylvia H icks

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Co-op City Times / February 16, 2013

Time for a Change Before I begin, the information about those Christmas lights came directly from the payment documents. So, there was very little chance of error on my part.

Plus, this matter was sent to management for a response.

Nevertheless, there was a report in this newspaper from the President of our Board, Helen Atkins. In her article, she took the professionalism of a President’s Report and turned it into a weapon.

Anyway, look, I write my own articles.

Plus, I’m not the Assistant Treasurer because of simplistic and foolish board politics.

Additionally, in my opinion, my articles are way above negativity, untruths, and gossip. Therefore, I want everyone to please look at the many issues ($621 million debt, exorbitant costs, a $60 million hidden payroll, carrying charge increases, storeowner issues, etc.) that are affecting this community. Then, please ask yourself if it’s time for a change.

A N ew D i r e c t i o n As you can clearly see, we’re faced with some serious issues here besides the viewpoints that are appearing in this newspaper.

We’re $621 million in debt. We’re facing another increase in October 2013, if our Board approves this proposed budget.

We have storeowners who are screaming mad over their real estate tax bills. (Would you believe that some storeowners said that they didn’t “receive a real estate tax bill in years?”) We have exorbitant departmental costs here. Plus, our own Board members cannot even look at our $60 million hidden payroll. And, I can go and on.

Now, let me ask you a question. When have you ever seen one word in these pages that addresses just one of these

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Daryl Johnson Assistant Treasurer

issues? When? Never!

So, don’t you think that it’s time that we took our community back? Don’t you think that we need to make some big changes here?

Look, we need Directors on this Board who are going to help us move this community forward. Now, as promised, I said that I was going to see if we can get some no-nonsense cooperators to help us clean this foolishness up.

C o o p e r at o r s s ta n d i n g u p Frank Belcher and Kevin Lambright, 18-year cooperators, are standing up for this community.

Now, over the past few weeks, we’ve talked about many issues. And, based on their statements, I agree with their positions.

“The first thing is to cut the waste in the workforce,” says Frank. “I want Marion Scott out. Then, I would want the sex offenders out.

“I would also look for Riverbay to cut our expenses. There are plenty of ways to cut things here. However, our carrying charges are going to continue to go up.

They’re going to force people out of here,” he stated.

Then, Kevin offered his ideas for improving this community. “I would wish that the Board would evaluate management from inception to the present.

Thereafter, I would wish that the Board

would report the results to the shareholders.”

Speaking about waste, Kevin continued, “I would want Riverbay to strategically remove the unnecessary fat from the budget.”

These two cooperators have very good ideas about helping this community.

Therefore, I’m hoping there are other nononsense cooperators who are willing to stand up and fight for this community. We must fix this community.

An Ad d i ti o n a l B u d g e t Last week, I wrote about the proposed fiscal year budget for 2013/2014 that is now being considered by our Board. As I mentioned, our departmental budgeted expenses went from $95.7 million to a proposed budget of $106.1 million. Now, did you see all of the increases for the different departments? Some of those budget lines went up by more than a million dollars.

Now again, who do you think is going to have to pay for these insane increases?

The answer is simple. We, the cooperators, will have to pay for this nonsense.

Now, another proposed budget for the fiscal year 2014/2015 is being considered by our Board. Now, guess what? In this proposed budget, our departmental expenses are projected to be $104.3 million. Incredible, huh?

C o o p e r a to r s ar e Up s et I was talking to several people recently about these increases. And, I must tell you that they’re upset about what’s going on here.

Several people have said, “They’re wasting our money. They spend too much money.” However, the overall consensus of people that I’ve spoken to said, “We’re not going to continue to be able to live here.”

This is horrible.

Think, how is it that we can let a small group of people control this place and let management continue to jack up our costs to run us out of here? How is this possible?

No, I’m not going to tolerate this nonsense.

Don’t you think that someone should speak up when they see all of this foolishness going on? I think so. Therefore, that’s why I fight for this community. I want to make sure that we will not be priced out of our homes.

Cl ose Before I close, I would like to thank Kevin Keenan, Director of Operations, for designing a program that assigns a supervisor to “oversee the follow-up repairs” here.

Now, this is the type of program and thinking that we need here. So, based on last week’s article, this program will ensure that home repair work is performed in a proper manner and hopefully to the satisfaction of our cooperators. So, please know that any type of idea or work to benefit our community is greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

Questions or comments? Please send a message to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@optonline.net (Please double-check the spelling of this address.)

Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you don’t receive a response from your message.

Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

American Legion Post 1871 Greetings to all of our Post members who are homebound and recovering from various medical operations. We wish you a speedy recovery.

Happy birthday to all of our Post members who have a birthday in February: Robert Alvilez, Richard D. Ashby, Beverly M. Briggs, George N. Bishop, Carrero Fulgencio, Jr.; Thomas F. Einwich, Louis A. Cruz, Ronald Gantward, Paul R. Gaulden, Edward M. Handy, John F. Fields, Robert G. Hedgepeth, Salvatore Lobello, Jr.; Nathan Jones, William A. Pace, Ernest H. Peronneau, David Minton, Santiago Santiago, Wilson Sepulveda, Emmett Ross, Walter Thomas, Jr.; Tom Goodness, Lloyd Tapper and Robert Thomas. If you

don’t see your birthday this month, please let me know and it will appear in the next Co-op City Times edition.

Post 1871 is located in Section 5 Community, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office number is (718) 320-8165, and you can also reach us by e-mail, post1871@optimum.net.

All Post members who ordered jackets from our finance officer, William Gordon, thanks for a job well done from all of the Post members who ordered. The Sergeant of Arms position is open at the present. If you feel that you can handle this position, please apply at the Post’s next General meeting. On Friday, March 22, there will be department dinner held at the Turner Club. The cost will be $35 per person. If

you would like to attend, see our finance officer with a check, money order or cash.

Remember, if you plan to go and don’t show, you will still owe the Post $35.

S i c k c a l l : Ms. Hattie Harris, we all miss your smile, and hope you’ll feel better soon.

Don’t forget all Post members can take the American Legion extended course online. The fee is $4.95 and upon your completion, you will receive a certificate.

The next Bronx County meeting will be held at Post 1871 at 7:00 p.m. on March 5th. A Chase Bank representative will be there to sign you up for the free veterans checking at Chase.

B l a c k H i s t o r y M o n t h : Rosa Parks’

picture will be on the next “Forever” stamp, thanks to the U. S. Postal Service.

Did you know that a veteran commits suicide every 65 minutes. The VA estimates that there were roughly 18 veterans deaths a day in the United States.

The next general meeting will be held on February 16 at 11 a.m. sharp. Please arrive on time and if you can’t make it to the meeting, please give us a call to let us know you can’t make it.

Q u o t e f o r t h e d a y : Seek respect, not attention, it lasts longer.

Remember, your beliefs don’t make you a better person, your behavior does.

This information was provided by your Post 1871 information officer.

— R i c h a r d I . L a w s o n , J r.

Building 33 Association This is a new year and it is time to get down to business. I have been waiting for you, my fellow cooperators, to give me some idea for guest speakers for our building meetings. Because I never heard from anyone I have decided to call people on my own. On Tuesday, February 26, 7 p.m., back of building, Section #5 room, we are please to announce that Riverbay Board member,

Daryl Johnson, will be our guest speaker.

Please show some interest and come down.

I am sure we will have a very enjoyable evening. On Tuesday evening, March 26, at 7 p.m., we will have Councilman Andy King as our guest speaker. I would like these two men to see we have a building that is interested in our community, so please come out and show good faith.

We are working on a flea market and cake sale, and a fish fry to generate some money for a bus to take us to the casino.

If you have anymore ideas, please let me know.

This is Black History Month and there are a lot of interesting events going on.

We had a very nice showing of cooperators at the Gullah Film we showed last

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Sat. It showed the people of South Carolina who preserved their African culture. It was very interesting and during intermission we served a light lunch. The posters were up in the lobby, and I saw one person from our building. Sad. Get well wishes go out to the sick and shut-in.

— Pa t r i ci a B o na p ar t e

Call 718.320.3300, Ext. 3377 for our affordable rates.

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Retirees of Dreiser Loop FO R YO UR AT T E NT IO N: a) This is an Election year for all offices. The Nominating Committee is currently accepting applications for candidates interested in holding an office. You may pick-up a candidate form in our Dreiser Clubroom 19 on Mondays or Thursdays after 3 p.m. b) The Van Committee is in dire need of two (2) additional members. Please call Delores Debnam at 718-379-0377 if you are interested in becoming a part of this vital committee. c) The Membership Committee is conducting a New Membership Drive. All new members’ names will go into a raffle.

The Membership Drive will cover those existing new members, as of this past December 2012, and new members who joined in the months of January, February and March. The winner will be announced at our April meeting.

Ma r k your ca lendar : The RETIREES’

Spring Bash will be held on Wednesday, April 18 in the Dreiser Auditorium. The donation is $35. Refreshments will be served. Music by DJ Carols Productions.

Get your tickets from Beverly Waller in Clubroom 19.

T R AVE L E VE NTS (Departing from Dreiser Loop). Come join us on the following dates: • March 19-21 (Tues.-Thurs.), ATLANTIC CLUB Casino, Atlantic City. Price: $210/double and $275/single. Rebates: $20 slot bonus, $20 food credit and $20 cash bonus. AND...a stop at the RESORTS Casino (w/$25 slot bonus) before returning home.

(Boarding: 9:30 a.m.). Final payment due February 28. Contact: Beverly James, 718-379-3077).

• May 20-25th (Mon.-Sat.), Florida: AMELIA ISLAND, ST. AUGUSTINE, and JACKSONVILLE - Guided tours.

Price: $579 per/double. $50 deposit

required. Final payment due by April 18th.

• June 29th (Sat.), SENIOR DAY Picnic, Holiday Hills. $75. A day filled with fun, games, and endless food.

• Sept. 16-18th, (Mon.-Wed.), WASHINGTON, DC. Guided tours including the White House Photo Opportunity. Price: $319/double. (Contacts: Beverly James, 718-379-0377 and Claudette Davis, 718379-4784).

NO T E : Deposits, checks/money orders, accepted for all trips now. No refund after final payment deadline (30 days prior to trip date)- Replacements gladly accepted. We encourage payment for Travel Insurance coverage when making initial deposit for trips.

T HE AT R E C OM M I T T E E: All program prices (check/money) include transportation from Dreiser Loop.

• Sat., February 16th – 7:30 p.m., Price: $82. DIANNE REEVES, female jazz

vocalist, at Carnegie Hall. (Departing 5:30 p.m. sharp!)

• Sat., May 11th, 8:00 pm, Price $90.

PATTI LABELLE, soulful songbird, at Lehman College.

On THURSDAYS (from 3:00-5:00 p.m.), Committee members will be in clubroom 19. AFTER 7 p.m., questions regarding theatre shows, call 718-3247847 or 718-671-8637.

All checks/money orders (for trips and shows) payable to: Retirees of Dreiser Loop.

GOO D AND W E L FAR E : And to those of you still under the weather, we want you to know that you are thought of warmly and we wish you brighter days.

Contact: Elinor Gordon at 718-3798755 regarding illnesses and bereavements.

“Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.”

—C la udet te Davis

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invite you to worship with us in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level, (718) 320-0844. All are welcome.

Week ly Sch ed u le: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the

reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Bible study is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7 p.m.

We look forward to welcoming everyone at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, February 17, the First Sunday in Lent. The Men’s Club will be providing a sumptuous Valentine

breakfast after service.

The Season of Lent began on Ash Wednesday, February 13. Hope you were able to make it for the imposition of Ashes. During the Lenten season, instead of the usual Bible Study on Wednesdays, we will celebrate the Stations of the Cross. The different organizations in the church will take

turns in leading the service.

For additional information, please visit our website at: http://www.stjosephse pcbronx.org or call the church at 718-3200844.

“For he shall give his angels charge over you, *to keep you in all your ways.”

—(Psalm 91:11) —M . C h a m b er s

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Then send your club articles via email to: cctimes@riverbaycorp.com

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Getting back to basics The $621 million HUD guaranteed refinancing, underwritten by Wells Fargo Bank, was a great achievement, and will a save us millions of dollars over the upcoming years, however, I think Riverbay needs an overhaul, and we have to get back to basics in delivering services to cooperators. The Restoration Department is still unacceptable and the phone calls of complaints keep coming and coming to me. It’s not right, cooperators shouldn’t be treated, or I should say, in many cases, mistreated, this way. Why isn’t repair work being done correctly the first time. I hear from too many people about the same repair from leaks being done over and over with plastering and painting because it is never really corrected and cooperators are only receiving quick, band-aid repairs that don’t last. What is wrong with our inspectors? Why are repair jobs not being done correctly? Are the inspectors not qualified? There seems to be something lacking in the performance of the Restoration Department, and it’s unacceptable that the same problem has to be addressed several times before it’s resolved. Cooperators pay their hard earned dollars in carrying charges and they deserve better. We don’t have control over our water bill, except to try and conserve, and we don’t have control over skyrocketing city real estate costs, but we should have a professional Restoration Department that is cooperator friendly and delivers proper service because that’s their job.

We need a solution, and there’s no reason or excuse why Riverbay can’t get

Director’s Viewpoint

Tony Illis its act together.

Many cooperators are sick of this and get tired of continuously calling Riverbay. And they find themselves back to the same problem I’ve noticed and complained about, and that is no one answering phones at Riverbay. It’s annoying enough to get an answering machine, however, it’s infuriating when you never get a return call. When someone calls Riverbay, they should be greeted in a courteous manner. And then with Restoration, many times cooperators get through by phone and workers never come as scheduled, ignoring the fact people took off from work, and their valuable time is wasted, causing many people, after repeated attempts, to just give up. We need to take care of problems cooperators are having and not just have a devil-maycare attitude. I’m talking about real people who live here, and on many occasions I’m afraid Management forgets that.

On another issue, I have to shake my head in wonder at the well meaning, but misguided efforts of some of my colleagues in terms of getting a youth center. Why is this the responsibility of Riverbay? First of all, Riverbay Corporation is a housing company responsible for delivering basic services to cooperators. Riverbay was never meant to be a social services

Faith @ Work Christian Church Meeting at 177 Dreiser Loop/Dreiser Community Center, Room 8, 9:30 a.m.

(Sundays).

Church telephone: (718) 644-0951; email: fatwcc@aol.com.

We e kl y Wo r s h i p E x p e r i e nc e s : 6:00 p.m. — Prayer Service 6:30 p.m. — Wednesday Bible Study Sunday Morning Worship — 9:30 a.m.

Children’s Church — 9:00 a.m., 2nd through 4th Sundays.

C h u r c h M o t t o : “We are Christ-centered, family-focused with power and authority.”

C h u r c h M i s s i o n : To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Come worship with us—where we honor tradition but are not bound by it!

PA N T RY: The pantry will be open

tomorrow, February 17, at 12 p.m. Please come by if you are in need. Stay also for the Faith Cafe hot meal. All FREE!!!

Today, join us for continued dialogue and the beginning of solutions for our youth and community in response to GUN VIOLENCE in Co-op City. Host church: Co-op City United Methodist Church, Pastor Milca Plaud, at 3 p.m., located at 2350 Palmer Ave (off Hutchinson River Pkwy, Section 5). Change happens when the community comes together to demand change.

We are not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for it is the power of God unto salvation of everyone who believes! (Rom 1:16) What great power that is when you realize that you are not in this alone. Our witness is to God’s goodness and not our personal accomplishment.

Remember, it’s never about us, but always about the goodness of the Lord.

— Pa st o r D e b o ra h

agency or to run a youth center. And as much as we might like a youth center, it has to be paid for somehow. You need specifications, and an architect, and a bidding process, a legitimate sponsor, and approval by DHCR, and now HUD is also in the picture. You can’t just say, I want a youth center and see it suddenly materialize and be in full operation out of nothing. And then, even if we did have a youth center, there is the major question of who would run it, and what about licensing and certification, and all the other requirements that are needed? Don’t get me wrong, I am not against a youth center, however, I cannot become a mindless cheerleader for something that is still an illusion and can’t ever become reality even with signatures on a petition. I’ve also heard of some who want to add another dollar on to cooperators’ carrying charges to fund a youth center. This is taxation without representation and no shareholder should ever be forced to pay one penny more in carrying charges through the misplaced tyranny of others. What’s going to be next, $5 added on to carrying charges to build a swimming pool? The Board doesn’t have the power, and somehow I doubt DHCR would ever approve an increase, no matter how small, on any cooperator, for such a reason. This simplistic way of looking at finances in the operation of Co-op City is irresponsible and dangerous.

Just because you might want something to be true, doesn’t mean it is. We are also forgetting the white elephant that sits in our community, Educational

Park and Truman High School, which closes down in the early afternoon and sits empty with an abandoned track.

Never have I seen one politician truly attempt to deal with this situation.

They still come here and leave, and we are left with zip.

I’m sorry to see once again, our elected officials are still not trying to help us resolve major problems like eliminating the excessive $4 million a year we are paying for unnecessary asbestos removal work. They still think showing up and giving out free food is what they were elected for, no matter what the excuse, or occasion. And cosmetic resolutions passed in the City Council that has no authority doesn’t cut it for me, it’s certainly no reason to celebrate or applaud anyone.

Finally, I must say I am proud of my heritage and welcome Black History Month, but I am aware and celebrate Black History every day of the year. I know of the great struggles and achievements many have made, in fact, as far back as the days of early colonies, and I think it is important for our youth to learn that much is possible despite the oppression of the past and plantation mentality of many oppressors in the present, whether subtle or outright. I am grateful for a lot, and most of all, in spite of some of the problems here, I am grateful to live in Co-op City, where we still have safe and affordable housing that certainly isn’t easy to find these days.

Let me know what you think, give me a call at (718) 320-8035, or email me at tonyshome10475@gmail.com, no attachments, please.

Assemblyman Benedetto provides free income tax preparation to seniors Assemblyman Benedetto is once again offering free income tax preparation for seniors 62 years of age or older who reside within the boundaries of his district (Co-op City, Throggs Neck, Morris Park, Pelham Bay, Zerega and City Island). Tax papers can be dropped off at the Assemblyman’s office beginning on February 1st. This service is limited to seniors over the age of 62 who meet the following criteria: • Simple taxes only • Complete copies of 2011 federal and state returns must be included • Name, social security number, and date of birth of all people claimed on the return as a dependent • Adjusted gross income (AGI) for

2011 must be under $50,000 All necessary paperwork must be included as a complete file and brought to the office, otherwise they will be returned Seniors are encouraged to bring all their tax documents to Assemblyman Benedetto’s office at 3602 East Tremont Ave., Suite 201 or 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 12, anytime from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. (The tax preparer will collect documentation until March 15 and no more tax papers will be accepted after that date. All participants will be contacted when the forms are completed. ) For more information, please contact Assemblyman Benedetto’s office at (718) 320-2220 or (718) 892-2235

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Church of God’s Children We encourage you to attend the Sunday School Classes at 11:30 a.m., where the topic is “Discovering your Spiritual Gifts.” (Descubriendo sus Dones Espirituales). Please join us and be a blessing to your house of worship. God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased. —1 Corinthians 12:18.

Spiritual gifts are the source of much controversy and confusion among believers. This is interesting and something of a sad commentary, since these gifts are meant to be graces from God for the edification of the church. Even today, as in the early church, the misuse and misunderstanding of spiritual gifts bring division—splitting up, rather than building up—in the church. 1 Peter 4:10-11 “As each one has received a spe-

cial gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. Whoever speaks, is to do so as one who is speaking the utterances of God; whoever serves is to do so as one who is serving by the strength which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.” In this passage, Peter is making a case that we have all been called to get up and play a significant and essential role in the life of the church. One of the primary ways that God is using people in the church is by equipping them with spiritual gifts. To me, the beauty of spiritual gifts has always been the fact that God has given a gift to every person in the church to enable us to work together for the cause

of the kingdom.

We invite you to visit our house of worship, or visit any one of the many houses of worship in the Co-op City community that are teaching God’s Word. Follow God’s voice where He leads you. It is important that your faith increases, and it increases by the hearing of the Word. Church of God’s Children worship center cordially extend an invitation to you. Our location is at 127 Dreiser Loop (to the right of the Montefiore Health Clinic). Church office is open daily, Tues. & Thurs., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; sanctuary is open for prayer. Call 718-790-9120.

On Sunday – 2/17 – due to President’s Day Holiday on Monday, we will have one Worship Service at 11:30 a.m.

Thursday, 2/28 – Book by Book Bible

Study – 7 p.m. with Bishop Nancy. This twice a month class offers an in-depth study of the Bible chapter by chapter. All are welcome to attend.

Wednesday – Prayer, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.; 12 step fellowship at 159 Dreiser Loop – 7 p.m.

After School Program – Mon.-Fri. – Drop off & pick up at Educational Park.

The Book Shop/Goodwill Ministry is open Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. – 163 Dreiser Loop. Books, Bibles, coats, gifts.

Spiritual Warfare Seminar – Saturday, March 2, from 3-6 p.m. Teaching on Knowing & Breaking Generational Curses and deliverance ministry. For more information, visit www.rosarioministries.com; visit www.spiritualwarfareteam.com for March 14-16 conference.

—Bishop Na ncy R osa r io

Church of the Savior Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, interracial, inter-cultural, 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; A warm welcome awaits you!! We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 718-320-0002 or 917-734-4058 for more information. Do you want a place that allows you to meet the

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

Church of the Savior is located at 120 DeKruif Place – street level, (under Building #7 near Dreiser Loop). Take the 38 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475.

Sunda y Schedule: Adult Bible Study - 9:05 -10:00 a.m.

Prayer, Meditation and Devotion - 10:00 a.m.

Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Come and be blessed. We want an opportunity to love you. See you in church.

Our children’s Sunday School will teach

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and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service.

R ea d in g fr om Sa cr ed Scr iptur e: Proverbs 3:5-6.

Weekly Activities – Every person is welcomed.

Mondays at 6:15 - Bereavement Group. Our bereavement group WILL NOT be in session Feb. 18 until March 25 at 6:15 p.m. For further information, call Dr. Smith, 917-734-4058. God bless you.

Tuesdays at 6:30 - Dr. Smith will be conducting special Bible Study during African American History Month, comparing Israel’s escape from slavery outlined in the book of Exodus and struggle of Black people to break the chains of slavery in 19th

Century American. Also, comparison will be done between Moses and Dr. King as leaders of oppressed people.

Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. - Channel 70, Bronxnet.

Thursday at 7:00 p.m. - Join us for Line Dance Fellowship. Master Instructor Voncile Mallory will be our Instructor.

Dress comfortably and bring water. Free will offering per class, schedule will be given out at class.

Every other Saturday - Food Pantry.. For more information in donating or receiving food, please call 718-925-5052.

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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.

CH U RC H SCH ED U LE: 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.

T H E F O L L O W I N G P R O G R A M S A R E AT TH E CH U RC H’ S AN N EX : 2 0 5 3 A S C H LO OP N O RT H ( C O - O P C I T Y ) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m., and 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

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

Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every first and second Fridays at 7:00 p.m.

S U N D AY S C H O O L B R E A K FA S T P R O G R A M F O R O U R C H I L D R E N A N D YO U T H Sunday School for children and youth is now in session. Our program begins at 9:00 a.m. with breakfast to

follow. We welcome new and returning students and look forward to another opportunity to help train our children for a lifetime of faith and Christian growth.

OT H E R S C H E D U L E D E V E N T S : Sunday, February 17th - GO RED SUNDAY. The Nurses’ Ministry requests that everyone wear ‘red’ this Sunday in support of the American Heart Association’s effort to raise awareness of Women’s Heart Disease.

Saturday, March 2 - Join CPC Tours for a visit to the Annual Philadelphia International Flower Show and Shopping at the Reading Terminal Market and Franklin Mills, PA. It glows with the majestic beauty and creative genius of Great Britain, and is inspired by centuries of British culture. Remember to check out the Reading Terminal Market across the street from the Convention Center and shopping at Franklin Mills.

Tickets: $60 (adults); $50 (children age 14 and under).

For tickets and/or additional information, call CPC Tours at (718) 671-1182.

The Nehemiah Men Ministry’s First Annual Raffle Drawing on Sunday, March 3, with great prizes: 1st Prize – Samsung 46” Led 1080P HD TV; 2nd Prize – Apple i-Pad Mini; 3rd Prize – (HP) Laptop Notebook

Computer w/ Windows 8. $5 book of 6 raffles. Winner need not be present.

Saturday, April 20th – Nurses Ministry’s Annual Shopping Trip to Reading, Pa. (Vanity Fair and Burlington Outlets). Donation: $45. For tickets and/or additional information, call (718) 671-7935 or (718) 671-1754.

Saturday, April 27th, 12:00 noon – 5:00 p.m. – The Shepherd’s Ministry sponsors a birthday celebration in honor of Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens at Eastwood Manor.

Donation: $55 adults; $40 children up to 16 years old. For tickets and/or additional information, call (718) 213-0623.

August 29 – September 2 – Come join the Nurses’ Ministry on their fantastic 4-day Cruise to St. John, Canada, leaving from the “Big Apple!” Price: Inside Cabin - $750; Ocean View - $860; Balcony - $930. Initial Deposit: $150. For additional information, call Joyce Fowler, (718) 671-7935, or Travel Arranger Monica Smith, (212) 497-7674.

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.

Eva n G . Mi t c h el l —E

Circle of Christ Church The Circle of Christ Church family extends a warm welcome to you and your family and invites you to come and worship with us at 147 Dreiser Loop, patio level.

T h o u g h t f o r t h i s w e e k : “Praise the Lord, all my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits.” — Psalms 103: 1-2 How many times in our life we feel our mind divided, our spirit depleted and our body exhausted? Despite the difficult times, pains, sorrows and circumstances we may be going through we have to stop and think like King David. King David was really good at telling his heart and soul what to do. In Psalm 103, he said: “Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name.” This is an example we can follow. God is good no matter what your feelings are telling you.

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, Apostle, and Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greet everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name. We want you to know that you are welcome in this house of the Lord!

It is His house by ownership: it is our house by stewardship, and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us. May God bless you in this house!

Saints, we need something to equip us to survive spiritually in this sinful world. God has given us His Word, a kind of spiritual knife for the soul. Let’s look at 2 Ti m o t h y 3 : 1 4 - 1 7 .

1 4 But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from who you have learned them.

1 5 and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

1 6 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, or instruction in righteousness, 1 7 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

I nv i t a t i o n s : Our Sweet Hour of Prayer will be today at 3 p.m.

Sunday School is at 10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion.

The second Sunday in April at 5 p.m., we’re having a one night revival service.

God gave me my church in order to fellowship with others and meet with Jesus. We love you, and may God forever bless you is our prayer. We don’t worry about anything, but we pray about everything. Thank you, Father!

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone #’s are (347) 276-4925 & (718) 671-3627. If you will, check out (Pastor) Vernon Little’s CD ‘A New Beginning’ on iTunes, Amazon, etc. You can also see his videos on YouTube. Jesus loves you, and so do we.

— Ap o st l e G l ad y s R. L i t tl e

We should never forget the one who: forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases, who redeems my life from the pit and crowns me with love and compassion, who satisfies my desires with good things so that my youth is renewed like the eagle’s. Remember always who He is.

Thank Him for what He has done in the past. Trust Him for what He would do in the future.

We remind you that we are collecting non-perishable items and supplies in order to provide and support families in need of food. We also are providing counseling and referrals services for families in the community. If you need or know someone in need, please call 347-9451992. Please leave a message and we will gladly call you back.

Come join us at Circle of Christ Church and experience the love of God.

C H U R C H S E RV I C E S C H E D U L E Wednesday – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. — PM Prayer & Bible Study Friday – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. — Youth Night and Children’s Bible Club Sunday — 11 a.m. — Worship and the Word Children’s Church, 5 years old to 12 years old Little Lambs -- Potty trained S p ec i al E ve nt s Women’s Fellowship – Saturday, February 16 at 12 p.m.

Black History Celebration – Sunday, February 17, at 11:00 a.m. Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Alfonso Wyatt.

Youth Concert – Friday, March 1 at 7:00 p.m.

Spanish Service - February 24 at 3:30 p.m.

ALL ARE WELCOME. — R e v. S a m C o l o n

Riverbay offices will be closed this Monday, February 18th in observance of President’s Day.

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• Ample Parking on premises

• Out of town services

• Casket Showroom

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

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

We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday Morning services, which are designed to meet the

special needs of our young people.

Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus.

Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening 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. L i st of P r o g r a ms a n d E ve n t s: Adult Sunday School is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Youth Sunday School is also from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month.

Youth Sunday takes place on the sec-

ond Sunday of the month.

Missionary Sunday takes place on the third Sunday of the month Memorial Sunday (Men’s Day) takes place on the fourth Sunday of the month Seniors’ Sunday takes place on the fifth Sunday of the month.

Singles’ Ministry meets every third Tuesday evening of the month at 6:00 p.m.

Next Generation Choir & Club meets 1st & 2nd Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

Seniors’ Ministry meets 1st Wednesday of the month at 11:00 a.m.

Mid-day Bible Study meets every Tuesday afternoon from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

Come join New Vision’s “Partners in

Reading Program” every Sunday afternoon from 1:40 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Students in Grades 1 through 8 discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals. Registration is going on now.

The Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone; (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409.

Please visit our website at www.churchofnewvision.com.

— Ca ro l e Ha q u e

Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow for worship service at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School is held at 9:15 a.m. for children and adults. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us.

The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org.

Join us for a mid-week spiritual pickup at our mid-week worship service which is held on Wednesdays at 12 p.m.

Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m. Bible study will also be held on Wednesday, February 20 at

5:00 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and 7:30 p.m. Men’s prayer service is held monthly at 7:30 p.m., we invite the men of the community to join us on Tuesday, March 12.

Tomorrow, February 17, the First Lady’s Ministry will celebrate their 17th Anniversary during our 11 a.m. service.

The theme is “God is Good,” Psalm 33:5.

The guest speaker will be Rev. Mary Freeman, Associate Minister, Community Protestant Church, Bronx, NY. All are invited.

Everyone is invited to join us for the Sunday School Black History Program, “Unsung Heroes and Sheroes” on Saturday, February 23 at 10 a.m.

On Sunday, February 24th during our

11 a.m. service, we will celebrate Black History Sunday. The guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. Betty Spencer, Associate Minister, Union Baptist Church in NYC. All are invited.

The Scholarship Ministry is on the move again and they are inviting you to join them on August 11, as they travel to Chicago. This 6 night, 7 day trip includes 10 meals (6 breakfasts and 4 dinners), motor coach transportation and lodging.

We will visit the historic Navy Pier, the world class Shedd Aquarium, the DeSable Museum of African American History and many other sights. The cost of the trip is $650 double occupancy. A $100 deposit is due immediately. For additional information, call the church at

718-320-3774.

Rev. Dr. Williams has a radio show on WMCA 570 AM every Friday at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Dr. Williams is the author of Principle Centered Living: 9 Reasons To Maintain Your Values in a Pressure Filled World and founder of SEW Universal, Inc. Visit his websites: www.PrincipleCenteredLiving.com or www.RevDrSheldonEWilliams.com.

The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship.

We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry.

— Ha t t i e L. Lu c as

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Mon., Feb. 18

Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

JASA

JASA

JASA

Closed For President’s Day

Closed For President’s Day

Closed For President’s Day

Date:

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Mon., Feb. 18

Closed President’s Day

Closed President’s Day

Closed President’s Day

Apple Juice Braised beef/pan gravy Kasha & bow ties Carrots

Chili Brown rice Broccoli

Whole wheat bread Fresh pear

Tues., Feb. 19

Alt: Vegetable liver

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Tues., Feb. 19

Current Events 10am, Rm. 31

Dominoes

Bingo

10:00am, Rm. 49

10:00- 11:30, Rm. 31

Tai Chi

Dominoes

11:00 am, Rm. 45

9:30 – 10:30, Rm. 7

Alert & Alive 10:30am-11:30am, Rm. 7

Bingo

9:30 –11:30am, Rm. 31

1:00pm, Rm. 49

Mind Teasers 12:00pm – 1:00pm, Rm. 4

Card Games Jazz Education, History and Dance Class

Zumba

Matinee Movie w/George

Tuesday Movie w/popcorn

2:00-4:00 pm, Rm. 45

Wed., Feb. 20

2:00-4:00pm, Rm. 7

Dominoes 10:00am, Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 10:00am, Rm. 49 Spanish Practice Class 10:30 am, Computer Lab Bingo 1:00pm, Rm. 49

Thurs., Feb. 21

Chat Session

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

10:00 a.m., Rm. 45

9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7

Stay Well Exercise

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday

9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 31

Dominoes

10 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 7

2:30 p.m., Rm. 31

10:00 -11:00 a.m., Rm. 45

Word Games

Spelling Bee

10 – 11 a.m., Aud. A

11:00 a.m., Rm. 49

Mind Teasers

10 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Bingo

12 – 1 p.m., Rm. 4 Drama 1:30 – 4 p.m., Rm. 7

Card Games

1:00 p.m., Rm. 49

Piano Sing Along

9:30 -11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Line Dancing

Bingo

2-4 p.m., Rm. 31

Movie Madness

11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Rm. 7

Crochet and Knitting

9:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Dominoes

10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Rm. 7

Men’s Line Dancing

10 a.m., Rm. 45

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

9-10 a.m., Rm. 31

Fri., Feb. 22

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 – 10:30 am, Rm. 7 Sewing w/Raymonde 9:30am 11:30am, Rm. 7 Tai Chi 11:00am-12:00pm, Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12:00pm – 1:00pm, Rm. 4 Art Class 1:00pm-3:00pm, Rm. 7 YOGA w/Bhadra Every Wednesday 2:00pm-3:00pm, Rm. 2

Dominoes

Library 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 31

Women’s Line Dancing 12:30 – 1:30 p.m., Rm. 31

Art 10 a.m., Rm. 45 & 10 -11 a.m., Rm. 36

9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7

Meditative Moments

Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31

Bingo

11 – 12 p.m., Rm. 2

Word Games

1 p.m., Rm. 49

Mind Teasers

9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 10–11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Card Games

Card Games, Dominoes

Card Games

2-4 p.m., Rm. 49

2 – 4 p.m., Rm. 7

Therapeutic Yoga

10 a.m., Rm. 31

Blood Pressure 2nd and 4th Friday

Sing Along

10 -11:30 a.m., Rm. 49

(Schedule subject to change without notice*)

12 – 1 p.m., Rm. 4

2-4 p.m., Rm. 31

Chat Session 11-12, Rm. 31

1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Rm. 8

WEEKLY TRIPS DATES

WEEKLY TRIPS

1st Mondays: 1st Mondays:

Stew Leonards Super Wal-Mart

Tuesdays

Bowling

PRICE

Thurs., Feb. 21

1-2pm, Aud. A

10:45 am-12pm Stay Well Exercise 10:00am-11:00am, Rm. 31 Line Dancing w/Voncile 11:00am-12:30pm, Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 pm, Rm. 31 Word Games, Rm. 31 9:30am - 11:30pm Bingo 10:00 – 11:30, Rm. 31 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Wed 9;00-10:00am, Rm. 31 Card Games 2:00pm4:00pm, Rm. 31

Alt: Cold egg salad

10:30-11:30am in Aud. B

Word Games

Whole wheat bread Fresh banana

Mixed Cultural Dance

2:30pm, Rm. 31

2:00-4pm, Rm. 31

Prune juice ¼ Chicken Cacciatore Chicken cutlet parmesan Spaghetti w/parsley & garlic Whole wheat shells Stewed tomato Green beans

Wed., Feb. 20

PICK-UP TIMES

Bartow Dreiser 1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m.

8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. $2.50 11:00am 11:30am (for transportation)

$3 $15

Einstein 1:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m.

11:15am

To register for trips and classes, please call: (718) 320-2066 Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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

Fri., Feb. 22

Home made baked breaded filet of Sole Broccoli soufflé Parsley & whole potatoes Alt: BBQ chicken breast Apple juice Roasted chicken Brown rice & mushrooms Creamed spinach w/garlic Alt: Salmon salad

Chicken vegetable soup Spare ribs Yucca w/garlic & olive oil California blend

Whole wheat bread Canned fruit cocktail in natural juice

Flounder with lime & breadcrumb Orzo w/diced tomatoes & Onions Tossed salad

Challah roll Canned peach in juice

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk *Menu subject to change without notice. We ask that the members please call their center in order to register for lunch for the week. Registr a tion for lu n ch a da y in a dva n ce h a s been discon tin u ed.

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

Upcoming Events/Trips Atten tion a ll sen ior s: Th er e will be n o r efu n ds for a ll tr ips.

AAR P Ta x Aid e P r ogr a m – sponsored by the JASA Einstein Senior Center, will have IRS Certified volunteers providing Free tax preparation at 135 Einstein Loop (Co-op City) in Room 34 and Room 35, second floor on Tuesdays & Wednesdays starting February 5th through April 10th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. First come, first served. No appointments necessary.

J ASA W I L L BE C L O SE D O N M O NDAY, F E BR UARY 18T H F O R P R E SI DE NT ’S DAY. R esor t s Wor ld C a sin o a t Aqu ed uct – Tu esd a y, F eb r u a r y 19t h – (54 sea t C oa ch Bu s), $20.

Transportation included. Pick-up times: Bartow – 9:30 a.m., Dreiser – 9:45 a.m. & Einstein –10:00 a.m. Departure time from Casino is 3:30 p.m. $20 p la y a n d $5 food vou ch er. Sea t in g on t h e bu s will b e a ssign ed b a sed on p a ym ent s.

E m p ir e C a sin o – F r ida y, Feb r u a r y 22n d - $5 p er p er son . Pick-ups: Einstein - 10:00 a.m., Bartow - 10:15 a.m. and Dreiser - 10:30 a.m. Bus d ep a r t s a t 3 p .m ., p lea se b e on t im e.

West ch est er Br oa dwa y T h ea t r e – Tony winning Best Musical –“ IN THE HEIGHTS” – March 14th - $55 – Lunch, 11:00 a.m. – Showtime: 1:00 p.m. – Departure: 3:30 p.m. Pick-ups: Einstein – 9:15 a.m., Bartow – 9:30 a.m. & Dreiser – 9:45 a.m. (Only 19 seats available).

Menu to be posted at a later date.

F R E E J a zz D a n ce a n d M u s i c C la sses in the Bartow Senior Center on Tuesdays - 10:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and Fridays - 10:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m. in Room 31. Come out and enjoy these classes from February-June, 2013 Weigh t M a n a gem en t Su p p or t Gr ou p - T h e n ext meet in g is sch ed u led for M on d a y, F eb r u a r y 25t h , 10: 00 a .m ., 2049 Ba r t ow Avenu e, R oom 25.

The support group meets every Monday.

Maintaining a healthy weight is not easy, but with knowledge and practice, it can be. Come join the Weight Management Support Group to learn techniques and information that can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Ca r egiver Su ppor t Gr ou p - Th e n ext me e tin g is sc h e du le d fo r Tu e s da y, Febr u a r y 19th , 1: 00 - 2: 00 p.m. in Room 31, B a r tow Sen ior Cen ter . A Caregiver Support Group can offer an atmosphere of understanding and support for caregivers to discuss issues and concerns.

Whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home, you are most welcome. The support group is facilitated by a social worker. If you have any questions, please contact JASA at 718-320-2066.

D I S A B I L I T Y S U P P O R T / S O C I A L I Z AT I O N GR OUP – T he gr ou p m eets ever y 1st F r id a y of t he m on t h . For more information, contact John Sullivan at 718-6712090 (Ext. 2142). Transportation is provided, if available.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE

AARP Chapter #4997 F YI : AARP is stressing the importance of protecting and preserving a vital program for low-income older Americans – Medicaid. Approximately 9 million people qualify for both Medicaid and Medicare. These people make up only 15% of the Medicaid program, but account for 39% of all Medicaid spending. About 30% of those turning 65 will have costs that exceed their ability to pay and will at some point need Medicaid assistance – as was stated in a letter from AARP to Congress last year. One issue surrounding Medicaid is the program’s expansion in 2014 under President Obama’s health care law. Another issue is that some in Washington are considering decreasing spending, while others would cap Medicaid spending on a percapita basis. AARP feels that making piecemeal cuts is not the way to go.

Medicaid is just one cog in the entire machine we call the health care system.

NOT E : To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493.

2013 TO UR AC T I VI T I E S April 11 – Ace in the Hole Presents Joe Coleman’s “Platters Review” – includes lunch, dancing and boutique shopping at the Royal Manor; w/deluxe motor coach transportation…$88/person…contact Jean, 718- 379-3742.

May 16 – Culinary Institute of America & Hudson River Boat Cruise includes a guided tour of the World’s Premier Culinary College followed by a gourmet meal prepared by students of the Institute; then have a relaxing afternoon on a Hudson River Cruise…$110/person…contact Daisy, 718671-3241.

June 3 – 4 – Sands Casino (on the way), shopping in Bethlehem, PA and the show “Noah’s Ark” – included overnight stay at Crown Plaza Hotel w/dinner and show; buffet breakfast; in the afternoon experience the Biblical show “Noah’s Ark” at the Sight/Sound Theater; dinner after the show in Amish Country (on your own)… $50 Deposit (check payable to AARP4997) + $21 for Travel Insurance…$275 per person/double; $265 per person/triple; $345/single; final payment due May 3…contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

—Delor es Deb n a m

Einstein Cancer Fund

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION WEEKLY EVENTS Toddler Time - Every Tuesday, 11 a.m.

Teens TAG - Every Tuesday, 4 p.m.

Teen Lounge - Every Wednesday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m., Chess Club - Every Thursday, 3 p.m.

Kids Tech Time - Feb. 28 @ 4 pm Teen Lounge - Every Friday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Films @ 2 pm: Feb. 16 - (Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner w/ Sydney Poitier); Feb. 23 - (Red Tails: The Movie) Black History Month Celebration w/Mini Play - rescheduled to Feb. 16 due to inclement weather @ 2 p.m. by JASA “Drama Bunch” of Co-op City Kids Flicks - Feb. 16 & Feb. 23 @ 11 am

The New York Public Library Baychester Branch • 2049 Asch Loop • Bronx, NY 10475

(Fully Wheelchair Accessible) HOURS: Monday & Wednesday, 10-7; Tuesday & Thursday, 10-6; Friday & Saturday, 10-5. Libros En Español (Books in Spanish). HORARIO DE LA BIBLIOTECA: Lunes 10-7, Martes 10-6, Miércoles 10-7, Jueves 10-6, Viernes 10-5, Sábado 10-5, Domingo Cerrado

718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL Library closed on Mon., Feb.18 for Presidents’ Day

We have not decided on a casino trip for March, but keep the date, Tuesday, March 12. Further information will be in our next article along with our other planned agenda.

Tuesday, March 5th—General Membership meeting welcoming back our members, plus any new member is most certainly welcomed.

A two-day trip Wednesday, May 15th and Thursday, May 16th for the amazing showing of “Noah’s Ark” at Millennium Theater, Lancaster, PA. Day 1 – Show of Noah’s Ark followed by a check in at the Hawthorne Inn and a smorgasbord dinner at Millers Restaurant.

Day 2 – After breakfast, we check out

and we leave to the Sands Casino for bonus of day, plus food voucher. Cost per person – double, $245; triple, $235 and single, $287. Come and enjoy a relaxing trip and a fantastic show. Please call for your reservations, deposits of $25 and up are being accepted.

For the above trips, please call Mildred, 718-320-0288; Loretta, 718671-2895, or Lydia, 718-671-3005. You can reach us Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon and in the evening after 6 p.m.

Good health and healings are wished to all. Remember those who are homebound or in nursing homes, give them a call.

—Lyd ia R u a s

Goose Island Seniors Monday, February 18—ALL CENTERS WILL BE CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF PRESIDENTS’ DAY. Wednesday, February 20—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $2 for members only. Refreshment served.

Sunday, February 24—BINGO GAME IN ROOM 39 HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Tuesday, February 26—Going to Atlantic City to Showboat Casino. Price is $30. Rebate is $25 slot play. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops: Einstein Loop, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop. Please have your picture I.D. card with you in order to receive your bonus.

Wednesday, Apri1 17—Westchester

Dinner Theater at Elmsford, NY for Guys and Dolls. Price is $73 (Seventy-eight dollars.) Pick-up time is 9 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops. All PAYMENTS MUST BE PAID UP BY MARCH 6.

Thursday, July 11—Going to Brauhaus, Pomona, N.Y. Pick-up time is 9 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops. Price is $58.

For more information, call Ann or Mary at 718-379-9613 or come to 135 Einstein Loop, Room 39, Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. You can also call in evening to Ann at 347-267-4751 or call Mary at 718-379-4899. Don’t miss out on all the fun come and join us. GOOD HEALTH TO ALL OUR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS. —M a r y P illa

Clothing bins Shareholders are reminded that the clothing bins placed at the garages are for your convenience to donate unused clothing, linens and shoes. Trans-America picks up twice a week to avoid overflow at the drop-off sites. However, it has become noticeable that instead of placing their bags of donated items inside the bins, some residents are leaving the bags on the ground outside of the bins, regardless of

whether the bins are full or not.

Please place your donated bags inside the donation bins and DO NOT leave them on the ground. When packing, make sure not to overfill your bag(s) to avoid it not being able to pass through the bins’ openings. If you must, place the donated items in several small bags.

Thank you very much for your cooperation.

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Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue

In the year 133 of the Common era, an important rabbinical council took place at Lydia in Palestine. The issue under discussion was: Which is more important - study or action? After long and intensive debate, the council declared that, “Study is important when it leads to action.”

The aim of the Bible is to regulate conduct. Therefore, the purpose of all scholarship is to enhance our way of living, help us live responsibly and appreciate the fullness and the depth of life.

That is why an old aged grandmothers can be wiser than a grandson who

has a Ph.D. degree. He has knowledge of facts, but she has the wisdom of experience - of living and doing. That is why a nurse can sometimes be more effective than a doctor. He has a mind, but she has a heart.

That is why a wealthy man who builds a modest home can sometimes be greater than a man who builds a space ship. The technician wants to know more about the moon, but the wealthy modest home builder wants to know more about his morals. And who shall say which is greater - a man who masters the cosmos or a man who masters his conscience?

Schedule of Purim Services at Young Israel of Co-op City Purim services will be held at Young Israel on Saturday evening, February23, at 6:45 p.m. with the chanting of the Megillah (Book of Esther) by Rabbi Berl.

Services on Sunday morning February 24, will begin at 7:30 a.m. with the reading of the Megillah at 8:00 a.m.

The holiday of Purim which commemorates the deliverance of the Jewish people throughout the Persian Empire from a plot hatched Haman, the chief Minister of Kings Ahasueros to exterminate it - is chronicled in the Biblical Book of Esther.

A happy Purim to all.

Building 27 Association Hello, neighbors. The association had the first general meeting of the new year on January 23, at 7 p.m. We thank all who came out on the coldest night thus far this winter and we are sure the bitter cold had an affect on the turn out. We thank both Director Daryl Johnson and Francine Reva Jones for their excellent and informative presentation. Mr. Johnson expounded on the future of the buildings lobby renovations, as well as the cooperators’ concerns.

There is a passionate subject we all can agree on as Mr. Johnson expressed for the need of facilities to be put in place as a determent and incentive for our youths and male adults, such as the YMCA, PAL programs, etc. to help in job training, to focus on positive things that will guide them to be productive citizens.

R E C R UI T I NG : New cooperators, men, young adults to come and join the association with new ideals. The association is looking to form new committees— Entertainment/Fundraising. Have ideas?

Come and share them and let’s all have a great year together.

We will hold our next general meeting, Thursday, March 21, so you will have time to get some creative ideas together and come and share them with the building association.

Now to those that are celebrating birthdays this month, wishing you many more.

Condolences to those in bereavement, and to those on the mend, our prayer is that you get well soon. Take a little time to be kind to one another. Peace and love.

—H . O ver ma n

SHALOM Jewish George Farr - Funeral Director funeral “The Bronx Jewish Community home, inc.

Memorial Chapel” (718) 828-9222 (718) 828-1700 1528 Castle Hill Avenue Bronx, New York 10462 Keeping Tradition Under Rabbinical Supervision Services from Our Chapel, Graveside or Synagogue Parking Facilities • Pre-Arrangements

Building 30 Association We have an email address. It is: Building30@hotmail.com.

This organization cannot work without the participation of the cooperators of Building 30 A&B. I hope that we can help each other.

C om in g E ven ts: The next meeting of the Association is (correction) Thursday, February 7. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the meeting commences promptly at 7:30 p.m.

Pokeno is back! Friday, February 15 will be our night for Pokeno fun. We meet in the Association Room on the “B” side of the building. The doors open at 7:30 p.m. Bring your nickels and have some fun. Snacks are served.

Crochet class is always on Wednesday afternoons.

The class will start at 1:00 p.m. and end at 3:00 p.m. We meet at the Building 30 Association Room on the “B” side.

C a len d a r of E ven t s: Friday 22, To Be Announced--Movie Night. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

G ood & Welfa r e Speedy get well wishes to all who are under the weather. If you are celebrating a special occasion, an anniversary or a birthday, we hope that you enjoy your day. Especially, a get well wish to Lois who is suffering with a pulled leg muscle.

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Sunday, February 24 at 11:00 a.m. — We are asking you to attend the reading of the Megillah. You can attend the Purim Luncheon (approx. 1:00 p.m.) after the reading of the Megillah. Learn all about Purim. It is a well planned deli menu of turkey, corned beef and pastrami with potato salad, cole slaw and pickles, mustard, rolls and rye bread. In addition, the dessert of the Purim holiday— Hamentashen, soda, coffee and tea. The cost for this wonderful fun filled luncheon is $15 per person. Call Mimi as soon as possible at 1-347-427-4526 to reserve your place. Looking forward to greeting you.

G ood a n d Welfa r e: All women are invited to join the Sisterhood. The dues for 2013 are $18 annually.

Celebrating February birthdays are Jeffrey Sherman on the 3rd and Rodger M. Berlofsky on the 8th. Many more in good health.

Do you need a tree certificate sent “in Honor of” or “in Memory” of a special occasion or a condolence? You can give a living gift for the cost of $15 per tree. For more information, you can call Mimi at 1347-427-4526. We can accommodate you.

If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy, painless and complete recovery in double quick time.

Your help is always appreciated.

Thank you.

Shalom!

M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsky —M

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by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl

The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 (new address) at Bldg. 27B- at 120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Shule (sa m e old n u m ber ) 1-718-3796920.

Not e: Office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Candle lighting on Friday, February 22, is before 5:20 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, February 16, at 6:12 p.m.

S.O.S. Urgent! Calling all Jewish men to make a Minyon.

M en you a r e n eed ed for a M inyon. A Minyon is the number of men needed to read the Torah. The important number needed is 10. Please be counted as part of the 10 men and make the Minyon. You will be doing a Mitzvah (a good deed).

Thank you!

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

C om in g E ven ts: Sunday, February 17 at 1:00 p.m. — The Synagogue sponsors this afternoon of fun and Bingo. The cost of $3 per person includes admission and refreshments.

IMPORTANT-In the event of snow, please call Mimi at 347-427-4526 (home) or the shule at 718-379-6920 to be sure that the Bingo will or will not take place.

Saturday, February 23-Purim—The reading of the Megillah in the evening at 6:20 p.m. after Shabbat ends.

B u y a n d G e t 2 4 M o n th s I n te re s t F re e

Reflections

Traditional Synagogue

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Pentecostal Tabernacle The Pentecostal Tabernacle welcomes everyone to attend Worship Service at 120 Benchley Place, Building 24, Bronx, N. Y. 10475. Sunday School for all age group starts at 10:30 a.m. Mid-day Worship Service begins at 11:45 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Wed n esd a ys: Prayer and fasting service will be held at 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Bible study and prayer meeting will now be held on Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. instead of Friday night as previously noted.

Youth service for all the young people will be held every Friday evening starting at 6:30 p.m.

Parents, we are encouraging you to bring your children to these youth services

where they will be involved in music and singing. More information will be made available to you by the youth pastor.

Focu s: The hope of the church is to be caught up in the first resurrection and to be with the Lord forever. The bride of Christ will be privileged to rule and reign with Jesus Christ during one thousand years of peace.

And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years, and cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal upon him, that he should

deceive the nation no more, till the thousand years should be fulfilled, And after that he must be loosed a little season.

Revelation 20:1-3 &6 Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.

R evela t ion 20: 6 Satan will be bound and cast into the bottomless pit for one thousand years while Jesus Christ rules the world in righteousness. He will not be simply restrained as he is now, but his power and influence will be absent from the earth.

People who sin against God in that day

will do so out of the wickedness of their heart. In addition, the knowledge of the Lord will be increased in all the earth.

What glorious day that will be for those generations who are counted worthy to live in the millennial kingdom of Jesus Christ, the son of David! All of the redeemed, including the tribulation martyrs, shall reign with Christ as kings and priests. Since we are heirs and joint-heirs with Christ, the role of the church in the millennial reign will be to serve as kings and priests in His kingdom. See Matthew 25:3 1-46, Revelation 1:6, 5:10 For further information, please call 718-324-0334.

—R ev. R . Sibb lies

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15 Pastor Fernando Figueroa and Pastor Thomas Garrett and the congregation of Iglesia Cristiana Marcos extend an invitation for you to come together and celebrate the day that the Lord has made, worshipping his precious and holy name. “...I have strength for all things in Christ Who empowers me [I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him Who infuses inner strength into me; I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency]...”

— Philippians 4: 13 God strengthens us - it’s His empowerment within that causes us to rise above and overcome the obstacles.

But so often it doesn’t feel that way.

So often we feel we’re running on

empty and simply don’t have the strength to carry on. It’s times like these we need re-charging.

Sometimes, it’s impossible to get away from it all, but we can maybe prioritize things and simplify.

I know it sounds like a cracked record, but spending time in God’s word does refresh us. Even if it’s just 5-10 mins. a day with a daily devotional, it does make a difference. Speaking out scriptures like these gives us a real spiritual energy boost. We may not have much human strength, but God can infuse us with His strength. We can say that we are self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency.

Christ empowers us to live for Him

By infusing His strength within God bless you, and may the Lord’s face C HUR C H H OUR S: Spa n ish shine upon you.

—P a st or s F igu er oa /Ga r r et t Tuesday: Prayer Service, 8:00 p.m.

Friday: Bible Study, 8:00 p.m.

CLASSIFIEDS (cont’d) - Space for Rent Sunday: Sunday School, 10:00 a.m. — Evangelistic A 7,500 square foot space, comprising a two Service: 12:00 p.m. story attached annex building to St. Paul's C hu r ch Hou r s: E n glish Episcopal Church is available for rent.

Sunday: Evangelistic Service, 4:00 p.m.

The space was used as a Pre-School until June All are welcome. We are 2012. If interested in renting this space, call located in the Section 5 comFather Horton Scott on 914-384-2929 munity center, Room 42 For any questions or for an appointment. The rental space is at prayers, call 718-671-6112 or 489 St. Paul's Place between 170 and 171 347-275-5500.

Washington Ave. in the Bronx.

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DR. LEWIS WOLSTEIN Podiatrist — Foot Specialist • Practicing in Co-op City since 1975 • Board Certified in Foot Surgery • ALL conditions of the foot treated • We

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• Participating in the Medicare Diabetic Shoe Program • Evening and Saturday appointments

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