Co-op City Times 02/20/10

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Vol. 45 No. 8

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Riverbay ends fiscal year 2009 with $8M increase in revenues, while operations went up by $11M

BY ROZAAN BOONE The Riverbay Corporation ended the last fiscal year with approximately $8M more in revenues than the previous year, and about $1.8M more in unrestricted cash flow, the Riverbay financial statement for March 31, 2008 and 2009 shows.

The financial statement, which was published in the February 6, 2010 issue of the Co-op City Times, was prepared by O’Connor, Davies, Munns & Dobbinss, LLP, an independent auditor.

The document also showed that while the corporation took in $8M more than the previous fiscal year, primarily due to the increase in carrying charges that was implemented on February 1, 2009, expenses related to operations increased by $11M, the bulk of which was spent

mainly on utilities, and specifically, water charges, which went up astronomically during the year. Water rates are expected to be high again this year with the City of New York proposing double digit increases to be implemented in July, 2010.

The Riverbay Finance Department reported that the $11M spent on water charges last year is almost double the community’s water expenses from a few years ago.

The corporation’s statement of cash flows for the year ended March 31, 2009, shows an increase to $9,927,000 in unrestricted cash at the end of the fiscal year, compared with $8,151,000 for the 2008 fiscal year. This represents an increase of

Former President Bill Clinton headlines Black History Month celebration in Dreiser

BY BILL STUTTIG More than 1,000 Co-op City residents and community leaders from throughout the borough came to meet and listen to former President Bill Clinton as the keynote speaker at the annual Black History Month celebration hosted by Congressman Joseph Crowley in the Dreiser Community

Center on Wednesday night.

President Clinton relayed his recent experiences in working to lead relief efforts in the earthquake-torn nation of Haiti and addressed the importance of communities here in the Bronx and throughout the world working together (Continued on page 10)

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Discussion about Gloria Wise Community Center dominates Open Board meeting (See pa ge 4)

Riverbay realized over $1 million in energy savings for January

BY BILL STUTTIG In January, 2010—the month where the co-generation facility produced electrical power for the community at its most consistent rate yet – Riverbay realized more than $1 million in energy savings, according to Riverbay’s Finance Department.

According to numbers released by Riverbay’s Director of Finance, Peter Merola, earlier this week, Riverbay budgeted $5,374,829 for its total electricity and fuel costs for January 2010 and actually spent $3,666,476, a difference of roughly $1.7 million. After factoring in the cost of the fuel to run the co-generation equipment, which came to $667,079, the total savings for the month came to exactly $1,041,274.

This number is significant because it represents the second highest savings over budget for Riverbay energy costs so far this fiscal year which began on April 1, 2009. Riverbay has saved more than $5.7 million in energy costs so far this fis-

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cal year largely due to two factors—overall reduced fuel and utility costs since the beginning of the fiscal year and some significant output of electricity by the cogeneration plant in recent months.

Merola indicated that some of the savings is still partially due to the relatively low fuel expenses over projected costs. But he added that for January, electricity purchased from Con Edison was down 47% from January, 2009 and this correlates to a significant reduction in the need for power provided by the utility due to Co-op City’s in-house production of electricity.

These finding are consistent with claims by the power plant Directors that the plant has been producing roughly 12.5 megawatts of power on an aroundthe-clock basis since the middle of January.

After the first week of February, the approximate energy output due to cogeneration increased to 16 megawatts, (Continued on page 5)

Former President Bill Clinton greets Co-op City residents as part of Congressman Joseph Crowley’s Black History Month celebration Wednesday evening at the Dreiser Community Center. Clinton served as the keynote speaker for the evening which also featured performances by Co-op City residents and the presentation of awards to local civic leaders.

Photo by Mary Ann Sowah

M TA resu m es plan to restru ctu re local lin es servin g Co-op City

BY BILL STUTTIG Plans to restructure local bus service in Co-op City that were proposed by the MTA during its first round of threatened budget cuts last winter are back on the table as part of the MTA’s latest proposal to overcome its budget shortfalls.

According to the MTA’s own report, the new proposal calls for eliminating or rerouting of portions of Bx. 26, Bx. 28 and Bx. 30 — three lines that take Co-op City residents to and from the west Bronx.

According to the proposal, the Bx. 26 will be rerouted to eliminate the portion of the run which takes residents to and from the northern sections of the community via Baychester Avenue, Dreiser Loop, and Co-op City Blvd. Residents who take the Bx. 26 from the west Bronx into Co-op City, will have to transfer at the corner of Baychester and Bartow Avenues to take the Bx. 30 or a newly established Bx. 38 which will cover the northern section of the community and

then extend itself into Bay Plaza. The Bx. 26 will follow the exact route of the Bx. 25 and the Bx. 25 designation will no longer be used.

Also under the proposal, a newly established Bx. 38 will take riders from Bartow Avenue onto Baychester Avenue and Co-op City Blvd., traveling the entire exterior of Sections 1 to 4 before heading into Bay Plaza where the line will terminate. The Bx. 28, under the proposed cuts, will entirely skip Sections 1 to 4 and travel across Bartow Avenue and into Section 5.

In addition, under the proposal, the Bx. 28, Bx. 38 and a newly restructured Bx. 30 will all have stops along Asch Loop eliminated from its route. The elimination of the Bx. 30’s weekend service, which was part of the original cuts proposed last winter, is no longer being considered.

State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto, (Continued on page 4)

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Finances approximately $2M that is readily available to be used on expenses in the development.

Herbert Freedman, principal of Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc., Riverbay’s managing agent, said, “In a time of serious economic downturn with every state and city in the United States suffering with enormous deficits, the Co-op City financial statement tells a different story.”

Freedman made note of the fact that while Riverbay has experienced approximately $19,113, 000 in increases in utilities, insurance, and mortgage interest, all areas that are beyond the control of Riverbay’s management or its Board of Directors, the community ended up with a loss of only $4,618,000 before depreciation and amortization.

“This $4.6M loss is covered by the increases in carrying charges, which only proves again, that despite the enormous economic crunch, we have kept the operating budget balanced and increases in carrying charges manageable,” said Freedman.

Essentially, the Riverbay Corporation is operated on two budgetary levels—its operations budget and capital budget.

The operations budget is comprised of all day-to-day expenses to operate Co-op City. The main items are the mortgage debt payments; utility costs, such as fuel, electricity, water, insurance, real estate taxes; and all of the expenses related to providing services to shareholders, for example, maintenance, cleaning of the buildings, operation of the power plant, garbage removal, elevator maintenance contract, public safety, garages, Cooperator Services Office (CSO) and other administrative costs and support.

Management has reported in the past that Riverbay’s operations budget is running at a surplus due to savings in energy costs. These savings are attributed to lower than budgeted costs, as well as savings from cogeneration. It is also

Cablevision goes full digital on Tuesday Cablevision recently sent correspondence to its subscribers informing them that effective Tuesday, February 23, the provider is converting to full digital transmission and high definition service and therefore, all televisions will need a cable box in order to receive transmission.

Subscribers who have one cable box attached to a television providing premium service, as well as other televisions in their homes receiving basic service without a cable box, will now need to obtain additional cable boxes from Cablevision.

Subscribers may be able to obtain up to 2 free cable boxes depending on the level of their service. Please visit your local Cablevision store or contact the company at (718) 617-3500 for additional information.

Co-op City residents on the master antenna (MATV) will not be affected by this change.

In addition, Cablevision is in the process of changing the line-up for the Riverbay security channel and crawler. Work has already been completed in Building 20 and on Tuesday, February 23, the change will be made in Buildings 1-4, followed

by Buildings 5-9 on Wednesday, February 24.

Other buildings will be notified as work is scheduled to take place and the changes made.

Going forward, the crawler, which used to be viewed on Channel 79, will be viewed on Channel 591. The lobby camera has been changed from Channel 998 to Channel 592 and the Laundry room/basement has been moved from Channel 999 to Channel 593.

This reassignment of channels only affects Cablevision subscribers in whose buildings work associated with the new channel line-up has been completed. Once work is scheduled to take place in other buildings, those residents will be notified.

MATV subscribers are not affected by this reassignment of channels and will continue to receive the Riverbay security cameras on Channels 6, 8 and 12.

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expected that once cogeneration becomes commercially operational, these savings will increase. Presently, this surplus is being used to fund the remaining costs of capital projects.

This week, the Finance Department reported that the January savings resulting from lower than budgeted energy costs and cogeneration production amounted to $1,041,000 (see related article on page 1).

On the other hand, the corporation’s capital budget represents all of the major, development-wide improvements that have been undertaken over the past 5 years, including new windows, balcony repairs, elevator modifications, garages, cogeneration plant and other power plant improvements, and roofs.

While most of these capital expenses were covered by the $480M loan from New York Community Bank in September, 2004, the remaining costs have been paid for with funds from the community’s reserves, as well as with the surplus from the operations budget.

Because of the delay in cogeneration, the anticipated savings did not materialize when expected and as such, the reserves were utilized to continue capital project work. In addition, Riverbay also took out a $6M bridge loan from New York Community Bank late last year to continue capital projects while recapitalization options with HUD or Freddie Mac are explored to take advantage of more favorable rates. Of that $6M bridge loan, $4.1M has been used to continue capital projects, and $1.9M is earmarked for the HUD refinancing costs.

The building of the historic cogeneration plant in Co-op City is a major undertaking that has encountered many obstacles since the initiation of the project. While some of these roadblocks stemmed from the fact that requirements by the city and state hindered progress to some extent, the contractor that was retained by Riverbay to construct the plant, Fresh Meadow Mechanical Corp., did not meet crucial deadlines nor complete work in a timely manner adding to the delays. In January of this year, the Riverbay Board voted unanimously to direct management to take control of the cogeneration project and to proceed with it under the expert guidance of Bill May, a leading energy consultant who was hired a little over a year ago to oversee and coordinate the completion and commissioning of the cogeneration plant.

Within a month of Fresh Meadow’s release, by February

9th, the cogeneration plant reached a major milestone when it began producing 100% of the community’s power needs during non-peak hours and about two-thirds of the demand during peak hours, as well as enough extra electrical power to perform a successful test transporting power out to Con Edison which, once a commercial agreement is in place, will be sold to other utilities resulting in a possibly lucrative revenue stream for the community.

When operating at full capacity, it is estimated that the cogeneration plant will, conservatively, save shareholders an estimated $1.5M in energy costs monthly, plus any revenue that is realized from the export and sale of excess power.

As cogeneration progresses through to final commissioning, which Mr. May expects will occur around March 31, it will most likely trigger more and more savings, which will then be funneled back into the community’s capital projects budget to pick up the pace on projects, such as the window replacement program, which has slowed because of the lack of funds, and is expected to pick up once recapitalization of the community’s mortgage is realized.

At the same time, it should be pointed out that even though the community’s operations budget is in the black, revenues from the 5% carrying charge increase that was mandated by DHCR two years ago and which was implement on February 1, 2010, are used primarily to pay the community’s mortgage. In October of last year, as Riverbay began paying down the principal on its $480M mortgage that was secured in 2004, the interest rate increased from 5.2% to 6.2%. This prompted the Riverbay Board to approve a resolution authorizing management to explore the community’s recapitalization options through a HUD/Freddie Mac loan, a process that is ongoing.

Even though the figures reflected in the Riverbay financial statement that were publicized on February 6th are for the 2 fiscal year periods from March 31, 2008 and March 31, 2009, they are important in that they help with the analysis of how the corporation is operated. The Riverbay Finance Department, like all other departments that make up the Riverbay Corporation, reports to Executive Management on a monthly basis and management, in turn, distributes these monthly reports to the Riverbay Board, the governing body charged with overseeing the corporation’s management.

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2nd Combing Co-op City NCNW “Black History Poster Board Contest” for students 6-13 1st Place winner, aged 6-10, and 1st Place winner, aged 11-13, will receive a $25 gift card for Barnes & Noble, Staples, Modell’s or Toys R Us; 2nd Place winner, aged 6-10, and 2nd Place winner, aged 11-13, will receive $10 gift card for iTunes. Poster Board drop off location: Dreiser Shopping Center 1, Room 14, on Saturday, 2/13, between 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Deadline for submission is 2/13. Submitted poster boards will be on display during the 9th Annual Youth Black History Celebration, Saturday, February 20th, 1-4 p.m., Dreiser Auditorium A. For further information, please call (917) 399-2643 or (917) 553-9965.

FREE NYJTL community tennis program The New York Junior Tennis League (NYJTL) is once again offering free tennis instruction, practice and play to children ages 6 – 18 at the Mount Vernon Tennis Center through its Early Morning Winter Community Tennis Program.

The free program, which is available throughout New York City’s five boroughs, is conducting ongoing registration through March 7, on Saturdays and Sundays, 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. All playing levels are welcome. Loaner tennis racquets are provided and players should bring their own water or drinks.

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Coinmach to avail mechanic on weekends to assist with breakdowns

BY ROZAAN BOONE Riverbay’s Ombudsman Joe Boiko reported this week that Coinmach will now provide one mechanic on the weekends to expedite repairs to machines that break down when the laundry rooms are heavily utilized by residents.

“We have noticed a pattern with respect to the number of laundry machines that are periodically out of service,” said Vernon Cooper, Riverbay’s General Manager.

“Apparently, the majority of the break downs take place on the weekends, which is the period of time that the usage of the equipment is the highest, given the fact that most people are home and do their wash during the weekend. As a result, we have requested that our current concessionaire, Coinmach, provide a technician on Saturdays in order to promptly repair machines as they become inoperable, during this period of high usage.”

Currently, there are two mechanics who work from Monday through Friday, but none is available for repairs on the weekends and heretofore those machines would not be repaired or serviced until the following week. During recent negotiations with Coinmach, whose contract with Riverbay will be up in approximately one year, the company agreed to add a mechanic on the weekends to help speed

up the repair process so as not to inconvenience shareholders who rely on the availability of the laundry service on the weekends.

“For shareholders, being able to go right down to the basement to get their wash done is a major convenience, but only if the machines are working, and we have been receiving numerous complaints of inoperable washing machines and dryers from the residents, especially those who work and depend on the equipment being available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays,” said Juanita Net, Director of Riverbay’s Cooperators Services Office (CSO). “The Smart Card machines are also a source of frustration among residents because oftentimes they are emptied out far too infrequently and therefore do not function properly which causes residents to have to leave their building and go to another building to use the Smart Card machine.”

Boiko added that with the contract approaching its expiration date, Riverbay’s management, including Cooperator Service Office (CSO), has been interviewing not only Coinmach, but other laundry service providers to determine how best to upgrade and update the community’s laundry rooms with newer, more energy efficient machines.

“We are in the process of preparing specifications in order to go out to bid for the installation of new washers and dryers that we want to be both state of the art and energy efficient,” said Cooper. “The Board of Directors will form a special committee to work with management in preparing said specifications. Some of the features that we want to take into consideration include the use of Smart Cards that will enable the user to load money onto their card via the internet, eliminating the need to handle cash money. We want the new machines to have highly efficient spin cycles in the washing machines and drying cycles in the dryers in order to minimize the expense to the cooperator and reduce and/or minimize the amount of time it takes for cooperators to wash their clothes.”

Cooper added that management will look into the availability of energy grants that may result in discounts or cost reductions to the housing company and also the feasibility of metering the water, electricity and gas in order to charge back to the concessionaire.

Effective immediately, shareholders who encounter inoperable machines and dryers on the weekends, should report them (Continued on page 4)

Riverbay exempt from carbon monoxide detector requirement

BY ROZAAN BOONE Although Local Law 7 requiring all private and multiple dwellings to install carbon monoxide detectors went into effect in New York City on November 1, 2004, Coop City is exempt from the ruling because there are no boilers or fossil-fuel burning furnaces in the development’s buildings.

“The City of New York does not require that we install carbon monoxide detectors because of the fact that we have a centralized power plant and we do not have fuel burning equipment located in the residential and commercial buildings,” said Vernon Cooper, Riverbay’s General Manager.

Local Law 7, which was signed into law

by Mayor Michael Bloomberg in May of 2004 and became effective in November of that year, requires owners and landlords of almost every house and apartment building in the city in which there is a boiler or other fossil-fuel burning furnace to install at least one carbon monoxide alarm within 15 feet of the primary entrance of sleeping rooms.

According to the law, “fossil-fuel” refers to coal, kerosene, oil, wood, fuel gases and other petroleum products; “fuel gases” include, but is not limited to, methane, natural gas, liquefied natural gas and manufactured fuel gases; and “fossil fuel” burning equipment means any furnace, boiler, water heater, fireplace, apparatus, appliance or

device that burns fossil fuel, excluding household cooking appliances and household (Type 1) gas clothes dryers.

“Local Law 7 aims to protect residents from possible carbon monoxide poisoning that can occur when a building’s boiler or furnace malfunctions,” said Michael Munns, Riverbay’s senior attorney. “Co-op City is exempt from this new law because there are no furnaces or boilers in our buildings. Nevertheless, though not required by law, residents may choose to install a carbon monoxide detector which is available at most hardware stores.”

Since the Riverbay Power Plant, a separate facility from any of the residential buildings generates and provides heat and hot water to the apartments here in Co-op City, carbon monoxide detectors are not a requirement for this particular development.

“Our boilers are in the Power Plant, so we are not required to have the carbon monoxide detectors since the fuel-burning equipment is in its own separate building and not connected to any of the residential buildings,” said Brian Reardon, Director of the Riverbay Power Plant.

Carbon monoxide is a highly toxic gas that is produced by the incomplete combustion of fuels, such as oil, natural gas, gasoline, wood and coal. A major source of car-

bon monoxide in homes and apartments are fossil fuel burning furnaces, boilers, water heaters, fireplaces and parking garages.

According to the city’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, exposure to carbon monoxide is worse for older people, unborn children and people with heart, circulatory or lung disease. This gas is especially dangerous because it is colorless, odorless, tasteless and non-irritating.

Essentially, it prevents the body from using oxygen efficiently and eventually leads to asphyxiation. The signs of carbon monoxide poisoning are headaches, tiredness, dizziness and flu type symptoms such as nausea, fast breathing, confusion, disorientation and overall weakness.

Approximately 5,000 people are treated for exposure to carbon monoxide poisoning at hospitals annually and an estimated 500 people die of carbon monoxide poisoning each year in the U.S. Many of these deaths result from faulty or defective products, including lawn mowers, gas stoves, hot water heaters, furnaces, fireplaces and snow blowers.

If you think someone has been exposed to carbon monoxide, you should try to open as many windows in the home as possible and then get the person out into the fresh outdoor air. Call 9-11 and/or the city’s Poison Control Center at 800-222-1222.

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Coinmach to the maintenance emergency desk so that a mechanic can be dispatched as promptly as possible. The maintenance emergency desk can be accessed by dialing (718) 320-3300, selecting option 3 and following the directions for emergency maintenance.

In March, 2005, Riverbay’s manage-

MTA who, along with Co-op City’s Leonard Murrell, recently attended a meeting with MTA officials to address the cuts proposed for Co-op City, said this week that some aspects of the MTA’s plan have some merits to it, including more direct access to Section 5 from the west Bronx.

But for residents wishing to go from the northern sections of Co-op City to Section 5, it will likely mean transferring to another bus and longer wait times could result.

“We have to make sure that the MTA gives us the additional buses needed to serve these newly designed lines so that people here aren’t looking at double the wait time when trying to catch their bus,” Benedetto said.

Benedetto added that the State Legislature is currently working with the MTA to avert the threatened cuts by creating additional funding for the transportation agency which handles all forms of public transportation into and out of New York City.

Murrell said, “I was a member of

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ment stopped work on the laundry rooms until Coinmach had resolved outstanding problems stemming from complaints from shareholders about machines that were being installed in the community’s 35 high rise residential buildings. Among those concerns were an inordinate number of machines that were broken down at the

same time, and dryers not being hot enough and therefore costing more to dry clothes.

According to the resolution approving the Coinmach contract in June, 2004, Coinmach was to provide, at their expense, new cashless Smart Card operated washers and dryers in all 35 laundry rooms and to also pay Riverbay a

monthly license fee of $181,000, plus 90% of the revenues generated above $3,300,000 annually.

According to the Riverbay Finance Department, the community’s laundry rooms generate $2.4M annually which is returned to the corporation’s operations budget.

plan that does not impact the community to this degree.”

Riverbay Board Director Bill Gordon, who brought these most recent proposals by the MTA to the attention of the Co-op City Times, added that the changes proposed by the MTA could mean quicker travel times for commuters traveling between Co-op City and locations outside the community. But for residents traveling within the community, it means taking two buses to go from Section 1 to Section 5 and a lot of residents will be hurt by that.

The cuts in Co-op City’s service are part of an overall plan to close what the MTA claims to be a $400 million budget gap. By passing what some called a drastic plan, the MTA is seemingly intent on passing the responsibility for closing the supposed budget gap squarely on to the shoulders of riders also struggling with an economy in recession.

Public hearings on the plan and how specific aspects of the plan will affect cer-

tain communities like Co-op City are set to be held in early March. The one to be held in the Bronx is scheduled for March 3rd at the Paradise Theater at 2403 Grand Concourse at 187th Street just blocks south of Fordham Road. The hearing will begin at 6 p.m. and speakers will be allowed to register to speak until 9 p.m.

Co-op City community leader Shirley Saunders advised residents who wish to speak out on the cuts to Co-op City’s service to arrive early and register before the posted start time.

“People have to come out on March 3rd and speak out or else we will lose much of our service,” Saunders said. “We have to stop being reactive and start being proactive or else we have other people making decisions for us and we will not be happy with the result.”

Comments can also be filed via the MTA website: www.mta.info or by mailing prepared statements to: MTA Community Affairs, 347 Madison Avenue, New York NY 10017.

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Community Board 10 for over twelve years, most of it serving as Chair of the Municipal Services Committee until February 2009 when I resigned. During that time, the MTA came to us many times with the same plan they are proposing today, i.e. a “split Bx. 28 bus”, where Section 5 would be removed from the Bx. 28 route and assigned to a second, newly created bus route making each, more direct and possibly faster. This plan, which also includes the Bx. 26 is supposed to eliminate duplication of routes in Co-op City and save money. The only fly in the ointment, is that riders now traveling towards Section 5 on the Bx. 26 or Bx. 28 will have to transfer at some point in their ride. It seems to me, if you do have to ride public transportation, the need to transfer from one bus to the other in this community after 30 plus years of not doing so, cancels the most desirable asset of that trip, the one seat ride. I believe that the MTA should go back to the drawing board and come up with a

Board willing to negotiate with Gloria Wise Center over leasing of new space

BY BILL STUTTIG At an Open Board meeting on Tuesday evening, dominated primarily by discussion over the status of the Gloria Wise Community Center’s lease of 950 Baychester Avenue from Riverbay, several Board Directors, along with management, offered the opportunity for leadership of the child care and after school program to negotiate a fair deal to have the program continue operating within Co-op City for the foreseeable future.

Late last year, Bronx Civil Court Judge Raul Cruz, ruled in favor of Riverbay to award possession, use and occupancy of the property, popularly known as the little Yellow School House, to Riverbay. As part of the ruling, the Judge ordered the Gloria Wise Community Center evicted from the premises effective February 28th.

At Tuesday’s Board meeting, several parents, children and staff from the child care and after-school program asked the Board to reconsider the eviction of the program.

Even though Judge Cruz’s decision is currently being appealed by the Gloria Wise Center, Board President Othelia Jones, along with several fellow Directors, expressed a willingness to negotiate a new deal and rental rate for new space that is appropriate for the needs of the program and at a rate equitable to what other similar programs in

the community pay.

President Jones, in trying to answer some of the concerns of parents who depend on the child care program, said, “We are going to see that the children have some place to go.” But Jones stressed that the Riverbay cannot go on leasing that amount of large space to a program for a very minimal amount.

“Fair market rates for the space have to be considered,” she said. “They pay so little rent for the property. It was wrong (when the first lease was negotiated many years ago) and it is wrong now.

The amount they pay is minuscule.”

Director Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, added, “Fair market rate for that space has to be considered for the sake of the corporation. We have to consider doing business from a business point-of-view.

Even if we are a non-profit, if we don’t do business properly, we will go under.”

But Abdul-Wahhab and others more than left the door open for a fair negotiation for continued operation of the Gloria Wise Community Center within Co-op City.

“All the Gloria Wise Center has to do is bring a proposal to the Board, but that has to happen,” said Abdul-Wahhab.

“You can’t do business with your heart.

You do business with your head. All they have to do is put together a proposal for consideration.”

Herb Freedman, principal for Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc.,

explained at the meeting, “The Board is going to have to make a decision about the little Yellow School House. There is no question that Riverbay has to get legal control of the property. There was a full blown lawsuit and a decision was granted. Having said that, nobody is going to throw anybody out into the street. We will certainly meet with the (Gloria Wise Center) and make sure everybody gets where they have to go and then the Board is going to have to sit down and decide how to use this very valuable asset to the community.

That is what we have said all along and that is what we are trying to do.”

One parent, whose child attends the center’s programs daily, told the Board, “I don’t want to wake up one morning and have no place to take my kids. I certainly can’t take them to work.”

Following the parent’s eloquent expression of her real concerns, Board Director Al Shapiro expressed the opinion, “There needs to be a negotiation for different space so there can be an orderly transfer. The space they occupy now is too large for the size of the program being served. In a smaller space, they can operate just as well. Something can be worked out for relocation for alternate space. But right now, there is no negotiation of the space. We are at some sort of stand-off.”

The Gloria Wise Community Center currently pays $200 a month for lease

of the space, a rate far below the rate charged to other charitable or religious organizations operating within the community.

Nevertheless, the center’s current director, Fred Lewis, did have the right to renew the lease at the minuscule rate originally provided to the operators of the Gloria Wise Boys and Girls Club, but, according to the Bronx Civil Court Judge’s decision, failed to do so before the contracted deadline, May of 2008.

Since then, legal proceedings continued through which Riverbay tried to regain the right to lease the space at a new and more equitable rate. Those proceedings dragged on until Judge Cruz finally rendered his decision in favor of Riverbay on November 30th, 2009. As a condition of the Judge’s decision, the Gloria Wise Community Center was permitted to stay in the space until February 28th, 2010, next Sunday.

Director Abdul-Wahhab explained, “We are trying to be fair with everyone concerned, but everyone has to pay their fair share. We are now in the process of standardizing rental rates for similar programs across the board. If we leave our rates at 1975 values, what is going to happen to us as a corporation?”

Director Andrea Leslie said, “We need to have reasonable rates, but we also have to pay attention to the fact that there are families here that need child care. We have to find a median.”

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Energy Savings according to Power Plant supervisors, enough to handle virtually all of the community’s power demand during nonpeak hours and roughly two-thirds of demand during peak hours, approximately 6 to 11 p.m.

Bill May, a leading energy consultant brought in by Riverbay in December of 2008 to oversee the completion of the long-delayed co-generation plant, said earlier this month that the projected savings from co-generation, long-estimated

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at $1.5 million per month when the plant is fully operable, is a conservative number and savings could, in fact, be significantly higher when the plant begins running at full load in the very near future.

The numbers released this week by the Finance Department indicate that this could very well be the case.

Nevertheless, other factors have to be considered before determining full credit for the cause of January’s savings, as well as savings for this entire fiscal year.

Both Herbert Freedman, Principal for Marion Scott Real Estate Inc., managing agent for Co-op City, and Finance Director Merola said last month that energy savings realized in this last fiscal year can also be attributed to a lower price for electricity provided through Con Edison over previous recent years, a lower cost of fuel over previous recent years and favorable climactic conditions, including a generally mild summer and fall.

Merola said that the energy budget is

prepared on projections based on the community’s cost of electricity and gas in recent past years, as well as guidance issued by DHCR. A weakened global economy in the past year has generally brought down the cost of energy throughout the nation and the world and this has had some beneficial effect on Riverbay’s energy budget this year just as sharply rising fuel costs during years earlier in the decade placed strains on the budget during those years.

Building 19 Association Building 19 Association has been busy this month beginning with our game night that was so much fun, we plan to do it again - sooner than later. Wii’s Family Feud game had two “families” battling for prizes.

Dominoes were another favorite game of the night. We also celebrated Valentine’s Day last Saturday by giving out chocolates and balloons to our members.

And…we’re not finished!

Please join us on Friday, February 26th at 7:30 p.m. to celebrate Black History Month. We will show a DVD on “ The Balm In Gilead.” This not-for-profit organization advocates the prevention of diseases to improve the disparities in health status of people by providing support to faith institutions in areas of program design, implementation and evaluation. For instance, the group

provides educational and training programs to improve the health status to prevent diseases such as HIV/AIDS, cervical cancer, and diabetes. We will be privileged to have our building member, Pastor Deborah Jenkins of Faith @ Work Christian Church, to moderate and engage discussion on this very important topic. Faith @ Work Christian Church has supported the community in the past with free HIV/Aids testing.

The Spencers: Theatre of Illusion will perform at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, April 25th at 4 p.m. We are looking to attend as a group to take advantage of special rates for a powerful theatrical experience that they promise one will never forget.

Currently, our mode of transportation will be the BX26 bus, which we can pick-up on our corner and be

dropped off practically in front of Lehman Center. In order to get the best seats and for ticket information, please call 347-427-4746 as soon as possible.

Thank you to the twenty three members who rejoined or joined Building 19 Association for the first time. This brings our current membership to 179. We are still hoping to exceed last year’s membership total of 201.

We send our deepest condolences and prayers to Miriam Rosa and her family on the death of her father.

We also send our prayers to all of our members who are ill or are going through a difficult time. May those of you who are celebrating an event this month have a happy one.

—C h a r lot t e C od r in gt on

Building 13 Association Building 13 Association Inc. Social Committee presents: I Remember Harlem: The Documentary. We are looking for Co-op City volunteers to tell their stories of living in Harlem. Participants will be video and tape recorded for a presentation to be held in April 2010. Please gather photos taken in Harlem to be scanned and returned on the same day. If interested, please call Gail at 917-2322974, Vivian at 718-671-3012, Valerie at 718-862-0308 or Leslie at 718-320-1370 to set up an appointment.

The Social Committee says, “Coming home or passing by, stop at the FUNDRAISER FISH FRY, Saturday, February 27, from: 4:00-8:00 p.m. meeting room (rear of building). Fish dinner: $8 (fish, mac & cheese & string beans); sandwich: $5 and dessert, $2 (cake slice).

Funds pay for room insurance so we can continue having our various events!

The Building 13 Social Committee will be scheduling the return of the popular Murder Mystery and Karaoke events and other exciting activities soon. We recently posted a Civil Service Clerical Job opportunity as an FYI for those seeking employment. No education requirements or experience necessary, must apply by

Building 33 Association The building association is planning a flea market & cake sale in the month of March. The date will be posted later. I want you to start bringing the things you want to donate down to the back room starting now. All of the cake makers in the building, we are depending on you.

Please call Pat, 718-320-1861, or Connie, 718-230-7430, when you want to bring items down to the room. Anyone interested in giving us a hand, please call. We are trying to have a building meeting on the 25th of March. We want to have a guest speaker, watch for the flyer. In the interest of the building, we need a secretary and floor captains. Please let us know if you are interested. If you have any complaints, coming to the meetings is a start.

We can get in touch with the people who could help you.

The association extends get well wishes to the sick and shut-ins. To notify the association of illness of bereavement, contact Marguerite Snead, # 20L, at 718-671-1812.

—Patricia Bonaparte

March 15. Additional information is posted on the bulletin board. On the board, there is also information regarding Community Board 10 meetings and 45th Precinct Council Meetings. Transportation can be arranged if you are interested in attending.

Contact Leslie at the number above if you are interested in participating.

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

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

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

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

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

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

“If you see something, say something.”

—O lu b iyi Seh in d em i (M r. B)

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Second Reading — Resolution: #09-65 SUBM I T T E D BY: Al Sha p ir o SE C O NDE D BY: Bill G or d on BOAR D O F DI R E C T OR S M E E T I NG DAT E D: Feb r u a r y 16t h , 2010

W H E R E AS, Dr. Louis Jacobs has requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 4240 Hutchinson River Parkway East, Bronx, New York, for the practice of podiatry; and W H E R E AS, Dr. Louis Jacobs has requested a five year lease; and

W H E R E AS, the term of the lease and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; NOW, T H E R E F O R E , BE I T R E SO LVE D, that the lease agreement for the premises at 4240 Hutchinson River Parkway East, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Dr. Louis Jacobs, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management

in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it F URT H E R R E SO LVE D, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation.

YE S: Atkins, Gordon, O. Jones, Leslie, Santiago, Shapiro, Torres, Abdul-Wahhab ABSE NT: Bailey, Davy, Illis, F. Jones, Morales, Owens, Rodriguez M ot ion P a ssed

WH E REAS, Hollywood Barbershop, Inc. has requested a lease modification from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 2031Bartow Avenue, Bronx, New York, to be used as a full service unisex salon; and W H E R E AS, the term of the lease

and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; NOW, T H E R E F O R E , BE I T R E SO LVE D, that the lease agreement for the premises at 2031 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Hollywood Barbershop, Inc., Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with

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Writers will be limited to one letter per topic. And to give every one 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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Permission for reprints of advertising or editorial contents produced by the Coop City Times must be obtained in writing from Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, New York 10475.

Send us your Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 32, regarding Lease Renewal Article SIXTH of your mit for either a one (1) year or you will be moving out at the end Occupancy Agreement provides, two (2) year lease. You must sub- of your lease, notify Riverbay, in in part, that your lease automati- mit your completed form for a writing, Attention: Sales Support cally renews for an additional short-term lease no later than Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, three (3) year period. You need to thirty (30) days before the expi- Bronx, NY 10475, ninety (90) do nothing if you want your lease ration of your present lease. If days prior to lease expiration. to extend for another New Three (3) Year Last Date to Request three (3) year period. If Current Lease either a One (1) or Expiration Date you desire a lease of Expiration Date Two (2) Year Lease less than three (3) Building 32 years, you may call May 31, 2010 May 31, 2013 May 1, 2010 4160, 4180 Hutchinson 718-320-3373 to River Parkway E. request a form to sub-

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Public Safety Report

CCPD takes action against persons caught writing graffiti

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO The Co-op City Department of Public Safety and the New York City Police Department have taken proactive steps to enforce Graffiti Laws in Co-op City. Graffiti may seem like a victimless crime, but it in fact causes unsightly damage which is expensive to correct. Graffiti can also lead to more serious crimes, violence or involvement in gangs.

Graffiti has been used to mark drug or gang “territory.” It is important for residents, especially those with teenage or young adult children, to be aware of laws pertaining to graffiti, as well as the signs of involvement in the graffiti culture.

Graffiti, and even gang-like graffiti, has been embraced by pop culture. Graffiti can be seen in videos and on popular clothing. Graffiti has even been embraced as an art form and can be seen in museums and galleries. It is colorful and can be a means of artistic expression. However, when graffiti defaces the property of another person without the permission of the owner, it becomes a crime. G r a ffit i on p u b lic p r op er t y is a lwa ys illega l.

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety works with the New York City Police Department’s Citywide Vandals Task Force. The Citywide Vandals Task Force is responsible for tracking and preventing vandalism in all 5 boroughs. When the Department of Public Safety conducts building sweeps, potential gang related, biased or threatening graffiti is forwarded to the 45 Precinct. The Vandals Task Force compiles books of the worst offenders’ “tags,” graffiti signatures, so that when they are caught, they can be charged with all graffiti they are responsible for throughout the five boroughs.

The New York City Police Department Citywide Vandals Task Force is based in Brooklyn with a satellite command in Manhattan and a Graffiti Coordinator in every precinct. The unit falls under the direction of the Transit Bureau because the subway system is still at the heart of the graffiti culture. The Task Force aims to eliminate graffiti by educating the public through speaking at schools and community meetings. More information about the New York City Citywide Vandals Task Force may be obtained at www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/crime_prevention/citywide_ vandals_taskforce.shtml or by phone at (718) 265-8899.

Riverbay Corporation works to reduce and eliminate graffiti by quickly painting over graffiti after it is photographed and documented by the Department of Public Safety. Rapid removal of graffiti cuts down on the amount of additional graffiti added as a part of a “graffiti dialogue” between different groups or associates.

The laws against graffiti vandals are serious in the City of New York. It is illegal for minors to purchase spray paint or broad tipped markers, and storeowners are also held accountable. Any person found defacing public or private property with aerosol spray paint, broad tipped markers or etching acid will be charged to the fullest extent of the law. New York City offers a reward of $500 (five hundred dollars) to any person who provides information leading to the apprehension, persecution or conviction of any person who vandalizes property. Persons with information about graffiti should call 3-1-1 or (212) 639-9675 from telephone numbers outside New York City’s five boroughs.

Persons should also contact the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050.

Parents should be aware of any evidence that their children are in any way involved with graffiti. Possession of spray paint or markers should be watched for. Paint stains on skin or clothing are also a sign that a child may be involved with graffiti. Speak to your child and explain the consequences if you think they may be involved.

Graffiti enforcement is serious business in all areas of New York City. Any person arrested for graffiti offenses

will also receive a Co-op City Community Complaint for Anti-Social conduct in connection with their arrest. A Community Complaint carries a monetary fine which doubles with each offense.

Residents are reminded that bike riding is not permitted near buildings, in shopping malls or anywhere else signs prohibiting bicycle riding are posted.

Always remember, if you see something, say some-

thing. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

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Time will tell Once again, as I’ve said many times in the past, time will tell.

Now our City Councilman has been indicted and a dark cloud certainly surrounds his actions as a socalled legislator. Of course, one is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, but the laundry list of alleged offenses reported in the Daily News looks anything but positive.

In light of recent revelations, I have to question whether this man, our Councilman, has been paying rent for use of his office space in Coop City, which I suspect may have amassed into quite a hefty unpaid sum. I hope Herb Scott intends to take full responsibility for this and not attempt to pass along blame to any underlings. I have been asking, or requesting rather, documentation of the Councilman’s payment for that space on the second floor of Einstein Community Center which I believe he inherited from his predecessor in the City Council without going through the proper channels and for months didn’t pay until I questioned over and over, because a lease never came before the Board, and then they finally showed me a piece of paper that never came before the Board to my knowledge,

Director’s Viewpoint

Tony Illis but which then mysteriously appeared. It never appeared for approval like other commercial or business leases.

It seems as though once again, over the past couple of years, a trilogy of acts beginning with the convicted former social services mogul, and then on to the convicted former President, and now allegedly our City Councilman may have been guilty of wrongdoing at the public’s expense. How much more can this community endure?

Even though I said, “Time will tell,” I wish my predications were not so accurate because they come at the cost of detriment to our community, hitting cooperators in the pocketbook. We just had a 5% carrying charge increase, despite the fact that we’ve been told over and over about the cogeneration plant which some are singing is saving us oodles and oodles of money. However, how much is this cogeneration plant actually costing us? I’m sure there are going to be big accolades soon, with Herb Scott saying, “We did it,” but I

say at what cost?

The garages were victims of a big hullaballoo. The garages are finally open, but at what cost? If everything is as good as Herb Scott claims, why are they nickel and diming cooperators to death? We started off the new installation of windows with great fanfare, but now it has slowed to a trickle, if that, and many cooperators are freezing their buns off during the cold winter we have been experiencing the past couple of weeks.

These are just some examples and now we are going to be strapped with another gigantic loan. How much is this community going to be strapped for and have to endure during these troubling economic times?

Folks, we are being bamboozled.

Is there any reason we should be nickeled and dimed and bamboozled

by Herb Scott at the same time? This has to stop. It’s time to mobilize. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. used that as a mobilization process after the Rosa Parks incident to get people to stand up and be counted. This callousness on the part of Herb Scott must end.

I hope that the Open Board meeting this week, which will take place after the deadline for this Viewpoint, will show the community that people will unite for a cause. And I hope

that the President and other Board members can sit down in a human and reasonable fashion with Mr. Fred Lewis of the Gloria Wise Community Center and come up with some sort of compromise regarding the use of the Yellow Schoolhouse. How can we look into the eyes of these children and deny them a safe haven while their parents are at work?

My deepest condolences go out to the family of Ray Prattis on his passing after a long illness. If anyone needed a friend, Ray would be the man to fill that spot. Ray, a retired policeman, unselfishly gave of himself to others and he will be sorely missed.

Our next defensive driving course will be on Saturday, March 13, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718320-8035.

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

Call me at (718) 320-8035, or email me at tonyshome10475@ gmail.com — no attachments, please, or write me c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, N.Y., 10475.

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Broun Place Townhouse Association Thank you to all who attended our meeting with Mr. Hector Pou, LCSW, Manager of Program Development Congregate Care, of the Visiting Nurse Service. We gained much from this meeting and appreciate Mr. Pou’s informative discussion. Next, we will be inviting an expert on the subject of Diabetes, the chronic illness that is found in increasingly more people. The Sound Shore Hospital system has a community program to teach us about Diabetes and I am inviting a representative to come and educate us about this

chronic but controllable disease.

Broun Place Association thanks the team of snow removers that did such a great job in Broun Place. They made what we expected to be an impossible thing, to get out of our apartments, possible. However, what is up with the amount of personal garbage people are throwing on the ground? Please keep your neighborhood clean even if you have to pick it up yourself!

We welcome your thoughtful suggestions and comments regarding our association and

themes for future meetings and issues you wish to discuss. Join the association for $12 a year.

Deposit an envelope with a $12 check, money order or cash to Apt. 25A with our treasurer, Ann Ventrella, or me at 31B Broun Place. It will be acknowledged with a receipt and membership gift. Your dues enable the organization to go forward and support our neighbors.

If you see something or have a question regarding a public safety issue, bring it to the attention of the Public Safety Department. Coop City rules will be enforced. Call 718-671-

3050 for public safety emergencies; call 9-1-1 for life threatening emergencies only.

February is Black History Month and there are events throughout the month highlighting the great contributions that African Americans have made to the history of the USA and the world. Neighbors that are homebound or recovering from illness, make sure to let a neighbor know your status. We wish you a speedy recovery. As always, we send congratulations to everyone celebrating an anniversary or birthday —Eva La za a r this week.

Building 26 Association Welcome to all of our Co-op City families, friends, neighbors, and especially our new residents. Happy birthday, anniversary, and wedding wishes to all of you celebrating during the month of February.

Warm blessings to Ms. Ruth of Building 26 A, and Ms. Jackie Chambers of Building 26 C, for a speedy recovery. Welcome back home to Ms. Barbara Penn. We wish you all the best as you continue recovering at home.

Our deepest condolences and blessings to those families who have lost a loved one. May God bless your loved one with eternal peace.

M on t h ly M eet in g - Our next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, March, 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the rear community room of Building 26 B. H a it ia n R elief Don a t ion s - On Saturday, February 20, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the rear community room of Building 26 B, we will be collecting new and/or slightly worn summer clothes, canes, and medical supplies to be sent to Haiti. Your donations will be greatly appreciated.

F it n ess T ip s - Flaxseed is a popular nutritional item these days. It's an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, dietary fiber,

and substances that may help prevent breast and prostate cancer. Flaxseeds have more fiber than flaxseed oil. Flaxseeds are small, reddish-brown, and nutty in flavor. Sprinkle flaxseeds over hot cereals, such as oatmeal, salads, yogurts, soups, and other foods.

Store flaxseeds and flaxseed oil in the refrigerator.

Be C on sid er a t e - Please do not litter.

Deposit your garbage into a garbage can.

Residents are reminded to properly bag your garbage before throwing it down the garbage chute. Oversized and extremely large dis-

carded boxes and furniture are not to be placed into the compactor room of your resident floor. Please take downstairs to the basement. Let's work together to keep our community beautiful, clean, and green!

Remember, security starts at home.

Ensure you know who you are allowing to enter through the front/rear lobby doors. If you don't know them, don't hold the door.

It’s better to be safe than to be sorry! If you see something, say something by calling 91-1. The life you save could be your own.

—Yu Von ne L ewis

Building 30 Association The Building 30 Association (A & B) is here for you! There is always an advantage to becoming a member of your association. Won’t you please join?

Building Association will be collecting the annual dues of $5 soon. The dues will cover January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010.

Hope you all had a Happy Valentine’s Day. Be sure to read the Building 30 Bulletin Board located in your lobby to learn of future get-

Clinton to help each other, especially those that are less fortunate. He also expressed positive thoughts about the policies of the current Obama administration, of which his wife, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, is a key part, as they work towards leading the nation out of the severe recession that greeted the new President when he took office.

The theme for the eleventh annual event was: “Celebrating Service: Giving Back to New York and the World.” As part of the festivities, four outstanding local leaders were honored for their community work: Assemblyman Carl Heastie, Soundview community activist Mary McKinney, and Truman High School students David Nnah and Zonya Williams.

“Every day brings a new opportunity to give back to our community – here in NYC and around the world,” said Congressman Crowley. “Tonight, we honored outstanding community leaders for their dedication to fight for those in need.

We also paid tribute to President Clinton, whose lifelong dedication to public service and steadfast commitment to helping the underserved and disenfranchised is an inspiration to us all.”

Guests were inspired by remarks given by the special guest and keynote speaker, President Bill Clinton, founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation and 42nd President of the United States. As the 42nd President of the United States, President Clinton presided over an unprecedented period of economic expansion. During his tenure, President Clinton reduced taxes for low-income

together events.

The next Building 30 Assn. meeting will be on Tuesday, March 16th. The doors open at 7 p.m. and the meeting starts promptly at 7:30 p.m.

Att ent ion: We have an email address. It is: Building30@hotmail.com.

Do you have a problem? We want to know so that we might get help for you. We will write a letter to Riverbay Corp. with the list of the

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

Join the Crochet Club every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. in our meeting room on the “B” side. Learn how to crochet with Linda. Her students are progressing very nicely. She has patience and teaches you with feeling. Give it a try! It’s a great way to exercise your mind and

fingers.

Coming Event s: We will continue to run our 50/50 raffle at our meetings. Refreshments always follow at the end of the meeting. Watch the Association Bulletin Board in your lobby for dates and times of events. Get involved and make a difference!! Looking forward to meeting and greeting you at the meetings.

—Mir iam E. Ber lofsky

housing, education, job training, and other vital services.

• Mary McKinney, Founding Member, Concerned Residents Organization (CRO) – organized community members across Soundview, the Bronx and NYC to improve the environment, health, and quality of life in our communities, and to ensure that residents have the opportunity to participate in decisions affecting their neighborhoods. Under her leadership, CRO has grown to become a force for community activism throughout the city, providing support to groups on advocacy, grassroots training and organization.

• David Nnah, Senior, Truman High School – a top student in academics and civics, he was awarded a full academic scholarship by the Posse foundation,

which identifies public high school students with extraordinary academic and leadership potential.

• Zonya Williams, Senior, Truman High School – a top student in academics and civics, she is a National Honor Society Member and received an outstanding community service award for her work in the Relationship Abuse Prevention Program.

Additionally, attendees were treated to performances by local Bronx talent including The Keltic Dream Dancers and the Coop City Baptist Church Choir. The Invocation was led by Rev. Sheldon E. Williams, Co-op City Baptist Church, and the Benediction by Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith Jr., Church of the Savior. Co-op City resident Jermaine Antonetty sang the National Anthem.

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families and working class-Americans, expanded subsidies through the Earned Income Tax Credit and made tax-cuts available to 90% of small businesses. Among numerous legislative victories, President Clinton signed the Brady Bill into law which imposes a 5-day waiting period on all hand-gun purchases to permit federal background checks and curb gun violence. Even after leaving office, President Clinton remains at the forefront of national and international issues and is a steadfast champion for the underserved and disenfranchised.

Notably, as the United Nations’ special envoy to Haiti, President Clinton has worked to bring support, aid and comfort to a nation devastated by a tragic earthquake and incomprehensible loss.

Congressman Crowley added: “When President Clinton spoke of the importance of community leadership through service, I know he was speaking of the great commitment shown by our four honorees and many others in the Bronx and Queens community. Tonight’s honorees have demonstrated a tireless determination to improve their community, the lives of their neighbors and the world around us. We applaud Carl Heastie, Mary McKinney, David Nnah and Zonya Williams – they are true leaders whose work and achievements we proudly celebrate this year.”

The evening’s honorees have a lifetime of service in the community: • The Honorable Carl Heastie, 83rd New York State Assembly District – has led the charge for nearly a decade to bring new schools to the Bronx and to improve

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Zodiacs Track Club The Zodiacs’ blessings continue to come down. Last summer (2009), we had 19 athletes qualify for the USATF Junior Olympics at Greensboro, NC. After losing 8 of the 19 athletes, I knew it would be difficult to surpass that number. However, our young athletes are progressing so well, I believe that we will have over 25 athletes qualify for the Junior Olympics this summer (2010).

Our young athletes are improving at an awesome rate. This will be a great summer for the Zodiacs Track Team.

Our parents committee and other supporting parents are doing a great job

with the fundraising. They were able to get new uniforms for children and shirts for the coaches and staff. Zodiacs are improving in all areas due to the Parent Committee and other supporting parents.

I wish to thank the Riverbay Board and management for allowing us a place to practice and the community for your support with our fundraising events.

Zodiacs will be hosting a track meet, track and field clinic and a 5K race this year. Read your local newspapers or continue to visit our website.

On February 28th, we will be competing in USATF East Zone

Championship at the armory on 168th Street in New York. On Saturday, March 6th, we will be traveling to Landover, Maryland to Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex for the Sportsplex Track Meet.

If you have or know of any children between the ages of 6 and 16, who are looking to utilize track and field to improve their horizon, the Zodiacs is where they need to be. Twenty-seven years and running. Zodiacs will be having orientation in March for the spring and summer season. Continue to read the Co-op City Times or check our web-

site, Zodiacstrack.org, for date and time.

Help us continue to advance our children by sending a donation to the Zodiacs Track Foundation. Send your tax deductible contribution, made payable to: Zodiacs Track Foundation and send to P.O. Box 67, Bronx, New York 10475.

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

Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc.’s next general membership meeting is on Tuesday, March 2, at 7 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room 15. It is important that all members attend as we complete our annual Kwanzaa and Black History Month celebrations. It is an appropriate time to reflect on the past year, examine our achievements as an organization and assess the challenges before us. We must remember the appropriate lessons from our past experiences and employ them as we forge a future. We must pause to acknowledge the contributions and the sacrifice of innumerable unsung patriots whose devotion and toll paved the way

only to mention a few who excel in every field of endeavor to help us to reflect, not only on our ability and hard work, but also qualities that are unique.

The Coalition continues to plan activities that will enhance the quality of life in our community. Please inform the Coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Patricia Bonaparte is the President of the Coalition. Phone number, 1-718-320-1861.

The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators and providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are

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Churches and organizations that desire to join the Coalition may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 320-1861 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s stationery and signed by the minister/president.

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

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

—H a r m a n T. L ea cock

Donizetti Building 4 Association I would like to commend the Maintenance men of our building for their speedy clean up of our sidewalks and pathways after Tuesday’s snow storm. Good job guys.

We would like to thank Chief Frank Apollo, our guest speaker, at our meeting for sharing such vital information concerning the public safety of our community.

We are still collecting dues. If we missed you during our collection in the lobbies and you would like to pay your annual dues, we will be placing envelopes

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Come and go with our building to Atlantic City Showboat Casino on March 27. Bus leaves from Donizetti Place at 9 a.m. sharp; cost: $31 with $25 return slot cash. All money must be paid before March 13. There will be a continental breakfast in meeting room 4B rear from 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. For more information, call Yvonne.

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—Yvonne Burrus

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Black Forum Defensive Driving Our defensive driving course will be back on Saturday, March 13, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-3208035. Please mail your check in the amount of $35 to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. All money must be received at least one week prior to the class. No personal checks will be accepted on the day of the class, only cash.

Black Forum Aerobics classes Get in shape. Recent medical studies have shown that women who exercise 12 hours a week can lower their cholesterol levels by 20 points or more. Won’t

you join us every Monday and Wednesday, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium A, for aerobics classes by Body by Andrea. Classes are $3 per person.

Please call to register, (718) 320-8035.

New York Lyons Mane Track Club If your child, 8 - 17 years old, would like to run track, join the New York Lyons Mane Track Club, under the professional guidance of Don Lyons. Call to register, 718-320-8035.

Emergency Food Program New Hours & Days We are now open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center.

Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags.

Please help us to help you Food is available, however, we will have to pay the pick-up and transportation costs. We ask the community to donate $1 - $5 payable to the Black Forum of Co-op City. Please send your donations to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

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

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

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

—Ton y I llis

NAACP The NAACP is gearing up for the Census. Filling out the Census is crucial, particularly for communities of color. If you, your family and your friends are NOT counted, it means less for your community in terms of federal funds, political representation, public infrastructure, and private investment. This is determined by the Census count. The NAACP is launching a major nationwide mobilization - Yes We Count — help identify hard-to-count neighborhoods. It’s going to be a big push, and we can’t do it alone! We need you to go to: http://www.naacp.org/home/index.htm, and take the pledge promising to: 1) Fill out the

Census form when you receive it and 2) Encourage your friends and neighbors to do the same. It’s fast and easy, take the Pledge today! Please join the NAACP Census mobilization to educate people on the importance of Census participation.

We also want to remind you that you can contribute to history. Go to: http://www.naacp.org/home/index.htm, the new interactive website feature celebrating unsung heroes. Upload a photo, tell the story, or make a donation in a person’s name that you feel is an unsung hero. This column recently paid tribute to such a hero, recently deceased, Howard Zinn. His quote:

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The Haitian people need our help and generosity. Please do not forget them. One can continue to give by going to: http://www.naacp.org/home/index.htm.

Also, on the NAACP website, you will find that the NAACP has rated our elected officials on their performances in supporting Civil Rights issues. This is important for us to know!

Today, February 20, the National Council of Negro Women, Inc., Co-op City

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The next NAACP meeting is Sunday, February 28th in the center at 3 p.m. Please call President Elayne Cole for information on our branch, 718-379-1648. Also, let us know of other events celebrating Black History Month. We wish those that are ill and homebound a speedy recovery and encourage you to let us know how you are doing or if you need our assistance.

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African-American Association Wom en ’s H ist or y M on t h C eleb r a t ion – The community is invited to our Women’s History Month Celebration on Saturday, March 13th, 4:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 4. Come out to hear the songs of some of the greatest female vocalists. There will also be a belly dancing presentation by “Joy in Motion.” This event is free. Dinner donations are $10 or more. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Haiti relief.

Make your check or money order payable to Doctors Without Borders.

The Association invites everyone to participate in one or more of the following programs: J ob /E n t r ep r en eu r ia l P r ogr a m – The next workshop is scheduled for Thursday, March 4th, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Representatives from the Census Bureau will present beneficial employment information. Roger Toppin, Coordinator, will continue to help you search for job openings, fill out employment applications and role play for job interviews.

Bu siness O p p or t un it y Wor k sh op - Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 646-721-8185.

Yoga & P ila t e s M a t C la s ses - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Call 718-671-8364.

Belly Da n cin g – Mondays at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Call 646-281-4570.

Book St u d y G r ou p – The next gathering will be Monday, March 8th at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15, when we will discuss the Forward, Introduction and Chapter 1 of “ Know Thyself” by Na’im Akbar. This book can be purchased at Sisters Book Store in Harlem, NY. Many thanks to our group leader, Brother Kaba Hiawatha Kamene. And we welcome back our former leader, Brother Kojo Adimu. 718-379-5555.

C om p u t er Tr a in in g P r ogr a m – The next computer class will be held Thursday, March 18th, 6:15-9:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. This class is instructed

by Russell Allen, who teaches all levels. Learn the power of the right click, drag & drop, copy, cut & paste; the difference between Windows Explorer and Internet Explorer; XP, Vista, and 7, Mac and PC Operating Systems. You can also learn how to make bold, eye-

catching flyers, posters, event tickets, T-shirt designs and logos; and much more. This class is FREE. 718379-5555.

C u b Scou t s/Boy Scou t s – A Parents’ Meeting was recently held in order to re-establish the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts in our community. Regularly scheduled scout meetings will be announced shortly. We encourage concerned adults to volunteer, especially men. Getting boys involved in this activity will teach them many things about scouting and deter them from mischief and crime. Females are also welcome. Call 718-379-5555.

G en er a l M em b er sh ip M eet in g – Our next meeting of the general membership will be at the Women’s History Month Celebration on Saturday, March 13th, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 4. If you cannot attend, we encourage you to send your membership dues of $15 for individual adults and $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. http//AfricanAmericanConnection.blogspot.com —F r a n cin e R . J on es

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

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

Pastor Anthony Davis is currently participating in a mentoring program called “A Covering” under the tutelage of Bishop Noel Jones of the City of Refuge in Gardena, California.

This mentoring program is an effort on the part of Pastor Davis to enhance the ministry, through his partnership with Bishop Jones and bring a spirit of excellence to the community.

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

Please come and worship with us this upcoming Sunday (2/21/10) as Pastor Davis preaches “Why God says the Black Church is Still Relevant.”

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

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

Sunday Morning Worship – 12:00 p.m.

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

Family night – 7:30 (on selected Fridays) Children’s Church – Every 2nd Sunday of every month Communion – Every 1st Sunday of every month — P a st o r A n t h o n y D a v i s

several days and see when it’s the highest. This is the time to take it on a regular basis 2 New E xciting E vent s: (1) Saturday, March 27th, MEET, GREET & EAT with your SINGLE SOURCE MEMBERS at the Sea Shore Restaurant, 591 City Island Avenue, City Island (Bronx), NY at 12:30. Tickets: $30 ($15 members ). Purchase tickets by 3/15.

Entree choices includes fried sole, fried shrimp, salmon, chicken parmesan, prime ribs, beverages, salad, fruit cup and cake.

(2) NYS Senior Games, June 9-13. Compete in a variety of sports activities, enjoy recreational classes, play games, watch synchronized swimmers & other events, socialize, etc. Housing in college dorms, enjoy special theme meals. Costs approximately $350 (transport costs to be determined by # of participants).

1) LINE DANCE TEACHER SCHOOL. Learn to be a line dance teacher. To apply, call me (Ellie) 718-379-4429.

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

(1) LINE DANCE 10 AM/BELLY DANCE 12:30 PM/HANDI-FLEX 1 PM, FOR 2010, IS EVERY THURSDAY IN DREISER

(2) BELLY DANCING Tuesdays 11 AM, Lafayette Estates, 825 Morrison Ave., Bronx, NY 10473. REGISTER with Brenda Huggins, 917-734-9168.

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

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

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

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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

T H E F O L L OW I NG P RO G R AM S AR E AT TH E C H UR C H’S ANNE X: 2053 ASCH LO O P NO RTH (CO -O P C I TY) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

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

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

OTH E R SC H EDULE D E VENTS: Today, Saturday, February 20th, 10:00 a.m. at the Annex, Soul Sisters Reading Network will be discussing THE READER

by Bernard Schlink, a haunting story of love and guilt. Their next selection, scheduled for March 17th is Yann Martel’s LIFE OF PI, a witty and glorious spiritual adventure.

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

Sunday, February 21, 11:00 a.m. – Observance of All Clubs Day at CPC. The Guest Preacher will be Rev. Dr. Carl L. Washington, Pastor, New Mt. Zion Baptist Church, New York City.

Sunday, February 28, 9:30 a.m. – Sunday School Black History Month presentation: “Blacks in the Bible – Part II.”

“And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ…” Eph. 4:11 A simple way to define “ministry” is that it is the work of God for the people of God; it’s the work of serving others, using the gifts, resources and power that God gives us.

Unfortunately, for so many today, ministry is the way to success, the way to be recog-

nized and known by all. It means the acclaims of the crowds…it provides an identity in the church and in the world as though ministry made the man.

Your public ministry can only be the natural extension of your private life. “Ministry” is not something you do. Ministry is who you are! It is not some show you put on for the crowds or some weekly performance on Sunday. It must come from your heart. It must be the articulation of everything you are, a

We WELCOME new members. Join us.

The annual dues are only $20. Our monthly meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month.

Look! Come and hang out at our new/first “GAME DAY” – starting Saturday, February 27th at 1 p.m. Come socialize with us! Learn to play an assortment of games (and it’s not hard). Have fun and a few laughs. Take part in playing a variety of enjoyable board and card games with members and friends. Don’t forget to bring your pennies. (Yes, your pennies).

Light refreshments will be served. Our GAME Committee members are Marie Williams and Susie Fuzzell.

• ATTENTIO N: Our fun-filled dining and dancing SPRING BASH will be held on Wednesday,, April 21st in the Dreiser Loop Auditorium. Price: $25. Tickets are available.

See Beverly Waller in Room 19.

TRAVEL ACTIVITIES: • Atlantic City Hilton Casino.. Price: $200/double and $265/single occupancy.

Date: March 16-18 (3 days, 2 nights).

Rebates: $20 slot play, $30 cash, and a $20 food voucher. (Contact Ida Morton or Virginia Stewart at 718-379-0377 for deposits/payments).

• Additionally, see the classic story of “JOSEPH” at the Sight & Sound Theatres in Strasburg, PA., which includes lunch at the Good ‘n Plenty Restaurant. Price: $115. Date: April 27. (Contact Lorraine Parker at 718671-6403).

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

Price $735 per person–double occupancy.

Date: February 27-March 7, (9 days, 8 nights;

service to Vanity Fair Outlet Village, 2 full breakfasts, $25 gift card. Price: $375/double occupancy. For reservations and/or additional information, call (718)671-0425 or (718) 379-4237.

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

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

—E va n G . M it chell

Saturday, March 6th: Join CPC Tours for a visit to the Annual Philadelphia Flower Show and Shopping Spree at Franklin Mills, PA. This year, the Flower Show will present an international bouquet of exhibits in “Passport To The World.”

Floral arrangements will represent such countries as India, Netherlands, Brazil, South Africa, Singapore and New Zealand. Stop by the Reading Terminal Market across the street from the Convention Center. Then its off to Franklin Mills for some good shopping.

Tickets: $60 (adults); $50 (children up to 14 years of age. For tickets and/or additional information, call CPC Tours at (718) 671-1182.

Thursday, June 17 – Saturday, June 19 – Join the Missionary Ministry for their “Girlfriends Getaway Part II” for two nights luxurious accommodations at the Crowne Plaza Reading Hotel, Reading, PA. Includes Spirit of Philadelphia Lunch Cruise, shuttle

Iglesia Marcos 16:15 Einstein Community Center (Sec. 5).

Sunday School: for adults in Spanish and for the youth in English at 10 a.m.

Sunday wor ship: in Spanish at 11:45 a.m.

Tuesda y: Bible study at 8 p.m.

Thur sday: Prayer service, 8 p.m.

Fr iday: worship service at 7:30 p.m.

Our new pastor is Reinaldo Martinez—we welcome the opportunity to serve you…For more information, call 718-671-6112.

—P. C r espo

reflection of you.

Ministry means being last and not first.

The higher the call, the lower you must go, the grander the vision the greater the sacrifice.

And the only one to exalt is Jesus! We are to be jealous for His reputation, and His reputation alone. Ministry is for edifying others and glorifying God. We invite everyone to join us in our worship services, Bible studies and prayer meetings. Our services are in Room 42, at the

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• Charming Cape Cod, MA and neighboring towns. Price: $379 per person-double occupancy. Date: May 24-27 (4 days, 3 nights; 3 breakfasts & 3 dinners), and • Historical Savannah, GA and neighboring towns. Price: $489 per person-double occupancy. Date: September 19-24 (6 days, 5 nights; 5 breakfasts & 3 dinners).

We do have a few seats available for Cape Cod. If you are interested in trips to Cape Cod and/or Savannah, contact Dolores Shivers at 917-282-0320. Sign-up sheets and flyers for the ALL trips will be available in Room 19. A DEPOSIT OF $100 (CHECK or MONEY ORDER) WILL SECURE YOUR SEAT. THEATRE COMMITTEE: • Diane Schuur, renowned jazz singer and

pianist. Sat. April 3rd at 8 p.m. at Queens College. Ticket price: $40.

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

Price: $77.

• Spirit of New York Cruise Luncheon.

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

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

Take Note: Effective immediately, we will accept money orders or checks only for all of our organization’s events.

GO OD AND W ELFARE: You may contact Elinor Gordon at (718) 379-8755 regarding illnesses and bereavements.

Good health and good fortune to all!

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Monday, February 22

Bartow

Einstein

Townhall Meeting

Library 9:30 - 1:00 in Rm. 49

11:00 in Rm. 31

Library, Exercise, Chat Session 9:30 - 1:00 in Rm. 7

Date:

Library, 9:30 - 1 in Rm. 31

Dominoes

Alert & Alive

10:00 in Rm. 49

10:00 in Rm. 31

Bingo

Around The Lunch Table

11:00 in Rm. 31

11:30 in Rm. 49

9:00 in Rm. 7

Stay Well Exercise

Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49

Current Events 10:00 in Rm 31

Bingo 10:00 in Rm. 31

Self Defense 11:00 am in Rm 31

Dominoes 12:30 pm in Rm.31

Dominoes 10:00 in Rm. 49

9:30 – 1:00 in Rm. 7

Tai Chi

Alert & Alive

11:00 in Rm. 45

10:30 in Rm. 7

Orange-pineapple juice, stir-fried beef, rice, summer blend

Rye bread, fruit salad

Wed., BBQ chicken, red bliss Feb. 24 potato, Italian blend

Chicken stew, white rice, Spanish beans, tossed salad w/dressiing

Whole wheat bread, Fresh tangerines

Pineapple juice, Thurs., breaded fish, linguine, Feb. 25 Oriental blend

Baked tilapia, boiled potato, broccoli

Rye bread, bananas

Chicken thighs, seasoned peas, glazed carrots

Bun, birthday cake

Turkey burger, oven

Fri., browned potatoes & Feb. 26 green peppers, carrot raisin salad

Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49

Mixed Cultural Dance 10:30 in Aud. A

Whole wheat bread, apricot halves

Turkey legs w/gravy, egg noodles, sliced eggplant

Tues., Feb. 23

1:00 in Rm. 7

Library, Exercise, Chat session,

Soups, Breads and Desserts

w/dressing

Walking Club Freestyle Dancing

Non-Kosher

Apple juice,

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

12:30 in Rm. 31

Kosher

Mon., Spanish omelet, steak Cheeseburgers, cole slaw, sweet potato fries fries, toss salad Feb. 22

Crochet & Knitting

Dominoes

Tuesday, February 23

Dreiser

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

Bingo

Wednesday, February 24

10:00 in Rm. 31

Dominoes

Library, Exercise, Chat session,

10:00 in Rm. 45

9:30 – 1:00 in Rm. 7

Spelling Bee

Garden Club

10:00 in Rm. 49

10:30 in Rm. 7

Stay Well Exercise 10:00 in Rm. 31

Line Dancing 11:00 am in Rm. 31

Word Games

Spanish Practice Class

10:30 am in Rm. 31

10:30 in Computer lab

Dominoes

Bingo

12:30 in Rm. 31

1:00 in Rm. 49

Tai Chi 11:00 am in Rm. 2

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

Bingo 10:00 in Rm. 31

Dominoes

9:30 – 1:00 in Rm. 7

10:00 am in Rm. 45

Line Dancing

Thursday, February 25

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

Library 9:30am – 1:00pm in Rm. 31

Chat session 9:30 – 1:00, Rm. 31

10 -11 in Rm. 45

Townhall Meeting 11:00 in Rm. 4

Belly Dancing 12:30 pm in Aud. A

Spelling Bee

“Handi-Flex

11:00 in Rm. 49

1:00 p.m. in Aud. A

Bingo

Dominoes 12:30 pm in Rm.31

Friday, February 26

Stay Well Exercise

1:00 in Rm. 49

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

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10:0011:30 in Rm. 7

“Movie Madness”

Townhall Meeting

9:30 a.m., Rm. 31

11:00 in Rm. 49

Library, Exercise, Chat session

Bingo

Dominoes

9:30 – 1:00 in Rm. 7

10:00 in Rm. 31

10 am, Rm. 45

Crochet & Knitting

Spelling Bee

Art

9:00 in Rm. 2

11:00 in Rm. 31

10:00 in Rm. 45

Dominoes

Bingo

Day at the Movies w/popcorn

12:30pm, Rm.31

1:00 in Rm. 49

10:00 in Rm. 7

Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Friday

Meditative Moments

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

11:00 in Rm. 8

10:00-11:30 in Rm. 49 *Schedule subject to changes without notice*

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

Stew Leonard’s Super Wal-Mart Swimming Bowling

$5 $10 $3 $10

To register for trips and classes, please call

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

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

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

Upcoming February Events/Trips Townhall M eet ings, 11 a .m.-12 p.m. at Dreiser, Monday, February 22 in Room 4; Bartow-Thursday, February 25 in Room 31; and Einstein, Friday, February 26th in Room 49 to discuss trips, issues, concerns, etc. A representative from the Census Bureau who lives in the community will be joining the meeting to speak about the census applications.

Fr ee Coffee & Sna cks: The Co-op City NORC is pleased to announce a JPAC Café!

JPAC Café is an open discussion forum to talk about current legislation and community issues with great company and a delicious cup of coffee! Location and time: Thursday, February 25th at 2:00 at Dreiser Community Center, Room 7. To register, call 718-3202066, and ask for Nikki Stewart.

Save t he Dat e: C o-op Cit y’s Annua l Pa ssover Luncheon 2010, A Celebr at ion of Fr eedom .

Da t e: Wed nesd a y, M ar ch 24. Tim e: 10:00 a .m. - 2:00 p.m . Locat ion: Dr eiser Com munity Cent er, 177 Dr eiser Loop, second floor Aud. B. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door on the day of the event.

For guaranteed seating, $4 t icket s may be purchased at your local center, Monday –Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or at the Bartow office from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. FREE transportation is available for senior guests as follows: Asch Loop by the Baychester Library and Einstein Loop in front of the shopping center at 9:20 a.m. & 9:40 a.m. More infor mation to follow next week, (718) 320-2066.

Upcoming Tr ip - PLE ASE SI GN UP FAST TO R ESERVE YOUR SPOT - CO RNE R STO NE P RO DUC TI O NS p r esen t s Sunshine, Lollipops, & Rainbows, M onday and Tuesday, Apr il 26t h and 27t h, $200 per per son. ROOM S AR E DO UBLE OCC UPANCY. (One r oom , separ a te beds-for 2 people). Unbeatable value. Tr ip includes coach bus tr anspor t ation, 2 da ys, 1 night stay a t Com for t I nn, 5 m eals, live t hea t r e show & 2 Casinos M ohega n Sun & 5 hour s @ Foxwoods – Lunch at historic 250 year old Daniel Packer Inne, shopping in Olde Mistick Village, unparallel live musical theater at the Cornerstone Playhouse, a world class gaming

experience at the Mohegun Sun, dinner at the Sunburst Buffet or the Season’s Buffet at the Mohegan Sun, one night at the Comfort Inn, breakfast at the Comfort Inn, a visit to Submarine Force Museum, five hours at the Foxwoods Casino…the largest casino in the world, lunch at Foxwoods’ Festival Buffet, a snack pack box lunch for trip home, all taxes, all service charges, $15 free bets, $15 bonus slot play. Further details will be advertised at later date. Pick-up information: Asch Loop at 8:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop at 8:15 a.m., Einstein Loop at 8:30 a.m. Phone registration will begin immediately at 10 a.m., please sign up by calling the Bartow office at (718) 320-2066.

FUL L PAYM ENT I S R EQ UI R ED BY MARCH 12TH. L I M I T E D SPAC E ! PAYM E NT I S R EQ UI R E D UP O N R E G I ST R AT I O N I N O R DE R TO G E T T I C K E T S. R ingling Br ot her s & Ba r n um & Ba iley Cir cu s p r esen t s Ba r n u m ’s F UNUNDR UM ! a t M a d ison Sq u a r e G a r d en , NYC on Wed nesda y, M a r ch 31, 11: 00 a .m . sh a r p , $45 p er p er son. Tr ip includ es coa ch bu s t r a n sp or t a t ion & p lea se a ct fa st a n d r eser ve you r sea t . K id s a r e welcom ed t o j oin u s a n d en j oy a wond er ful fam ily d ay ou t while school is out for sp r in g r ecess.

Upon r egist r a t ion , p lease m ak e p a ym en t s t o t h e loca l sen ior cen t er s fr om 9 a .m .-1 p.m . or a t t h e Ba r t ow office, M ond ayFr ida y fr om 9 a .m .-4 p.m . Pick-up information: Asch Loop at 8:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop at 8:15 a.m., Einstein Loop at 8:30 a.m. Phone registration will begin immediately at 10 a.m. at the Bartow office at (718) 320-2066.

BLO OD PR ESSUR E: Trained volunteers are providing FREE blood pressure screenings to the 60+ community conveniently located at all three of the Co-op City community centers.

All you need is to become a member by simply filling out a short application form available at any of the local centers.

LOC AT IO NS & SCH EDULE: 135 Einstein Loop, Room 45, every 2nd & 4th Friday @ 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

177 Dreiser Loop, Room 7, Every 1st & 3rd Thursday @ 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE BUILDING & TOWNHOUSES ASSOCIATIONS Coalition To Save Affordable Housing “Executive Meeting”: Mon., 2/22; 7:00 pm (Bartow Room 28)

Cooperator’s Untied “Meeting”: Wed., 2/24; 7:00 pm (Bartow Room 31) Broun Place Association, Thurs., 2/25; 7:00 pm (Bartow Room 28)

HOBBIES African American Association, Yoga/Pilates Classes”: Tues., 2/23; & Thurs., 2/25; 6:00 pm (All classes being held in Dreiser Room 2) Co-op City Duplicate Bridge Club: Wed., 2/24; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room 9)

POLITICAL Working Families “Meeting”: Tues., 2/23; 7:00 pm (Einstein Room 35)

RELIGIOUS Circle of Christ Church: Fri., 2/26; 6:00 pm & Sun., 2/28; 9:00 am Church Service (Bartow Rooms # 28 & # 31)

Church of the New Vision Bible Study: Sun., 2/28; 9:00 am (Einstein Rm. #38) Deeper Life Bible Church: Tues., 2/23; 5:00 pm (Dreiser Room # 1) Faith @ Work Christian Church: Thurs., 2/25; 5:30 pm & Sun., 2/28; 8:00 am @ (Dreiser Rm # 8)

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15: Sun., 2/28; 10:00 am (Einstein Rm # 35) Harvest Restoration Ministries: Sun., 2/28; 10:00 am @ (Dreiser Room # 10) Mt. Calvary Baptist Church: Thurs., 2/25; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room # 9)

SCOUTS Girl Scouts Greater New York: Fri., 2/26; 3:00 pm (Dreiser Rooms 1, 2, 4, & 9)

SENIORS Seniors Nutrition Program: Tues- Thurs., 2/23;-2/25; 9:00 am (Bartow Room # 31, Dreiser Room. # 4; Einstein Rm. # 49)

Handicapped Adults “Executive Meeting”: 2/28; 1:00 pm (Dreiser Room 4)

SERVICE & CIVIC Weight Watchers Nutrition Program: Tues., 2/23; “Meeting Time” 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room 4)

Baychester Library Events Special Program for Children — Letters to Harriet Tubman • 3:30 p.m. It’s 1902 and we visit the porch of Harriet Tubman’s home in Auburn, New York.

Through story and song, Harriet, now 80 years old, tells the heroic adventures of her life. Jeffrey Taylor Jr. assists Harriet and accompanies her on guitar. Incorporated throughout the play are powerful and encouraging Civil War songs and Black spirituals, including “Go Down Moses,” “Steal Away,” and “Battle Hymn of the Republic.” Recommended for children ages 4 to 8. This program was developed with support from Mr. and Mrs. Timothy R. Barakett.

Chinese Film Festival — Tapei Story, Saturday, February 20 • & All The Youthful Days on Saturday, February 27 @ 2 p.m.

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

Teen Book Group — Friday, February 26 • 3:00 p.m.

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

Teen Tag — Tuesday, February 23 • 4:00 p.m.

Kids Reading Aloud — Wednesday, February 24 • 3:30 p.m.

Chess Club — Thursday, February 25 • 3:30 p.m.

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

FREE COMPUTER CLASSES: Internet Search Basics-Thursday, February 25: 10:30 am-11:30 am; Searching the internet can be a tricky thing. In this class, you will be given instructions and helpful tips on how to go about finding the information that you’re looking for using search engines like Google.

The New York Public Library

AARP Chapter #4997 F YI: Effective immediately, we will be collecting donations of canned goods to be delivered to neighboring food pantries— NO OUTDATED CANS.. They may be brought to the AARP office, Room O in Dreiser Loop Community Center, Tuesday – Thursday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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

2010 TOUR COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES: February 24 (Wed.) – Doo-Wop Legends: the best of Doo-Wop featuring the Temptations, The Drifters and The Platters at Ace in the Hole - the Brownstone (NJ); – SOLD OUT. Buses leaving from Asch Loop (in front of the library) at 9:15 a.m. SHARP. March 15 & 16 – 4-hour stay at Philadelphia Park Casino w/bonus; after checking-in at Inn at Reading, evening entertainment at a comedy show w/a prime rib dinner (or stuffed shrimp) & champagne; next day, a full breakfast and Sight & Sound Theater (new production) of “ The Story of Joseph” before heading home – $260 double; $310 single; $250 triple — $50 deposit accepted now – see Wini.

April 21 (Wed.) – Warm Daddy’s – an exciting Blues and Jazz Show w/a delicious Southern-style dinner; and 5-hours at Harrah’s Casino in Philadelphia (PA); $97 per person; contact Daisy, 718-671-3241.

June 4 (Fri.) – 5-hour stay at Mohegan

Sun Casino w/a cash bonus; buffet dinner; Patti LaBelle in concert (in CT); Midmezzanine seats (suggest that you bring a “buddy” to walk home with you – late return) — $125/person — (full payment due a.s.a.p.); contact Wini.

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

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

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

—Delor es Deb n a m

Einstein Cancer Fund There will be a General membership meeting, March 2nd at 1:30 p.m. in Room 38 at Einstein Community Center.

Refreshment will be served.

March 9th— Showboat Casino - $27 with a $30 slot play bonus. Pick-up: 8:00 a.m. at Einstein Loop followed by Asch and Dreiser Loop.

March 16th—China Inn buffet at the Peartree Shopping Center from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. for members only lunch. Cost $7 per person.

Wednesday and Thursday, May 12th and 13th – Day 1— Sight and Sound Theater for “ Josef the Musical,” followed by check-in at the Hawthorne Inn, and

then dinner at Miller’s Restaurant. Day 2 — after breakfast, check-out and then we leave for the Lehigh Valley Mall, then onward to Sands Casino which is only 30 minutes from the mall where you receive the casino bonus package of the day.

Cost per person: $235 double, $225 triple and $275 single. Everyone is welcomed to join us on this great trip by calling Mildred at 718-320-0288, Loretta 718671-2958 or Lydia 718-671-3005.

For memorial cards, please call Loretta.

Our prayers of healing and good health is wished to all.

—Lyd ia R u a s

Goose Island Seniors

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

718.379.6700

FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

Blood Pressure

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

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

Sunday, February 21 - Bingo Game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Admission is $3. Snacks and refreshments.

Tuesday, February 23 - Going to Showboat Casino at Atlantic City. Price: $27. Rebate: $30 slot card pick-up. Time: 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops—Einstein Center, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop.

Wednesday, February 24 - Bingo game in Room 38 at 1:30 p.m. for members only. Admission is $2. Refreshment served.

Thursday, April 8 - To LA NEVE’S, N.J. Rock around the clock. Price: $60 (sixty dollars). Pick-up time is 9:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops.

Wednesday, June 9 - To ROYAL

MANOR, N.J., VIVA LAS VEGAS. This is one of their best shows, don’t miss it.

Price: $60 (sixty dollars). Pick-up time is 9:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stop. Price includes show, luncheon, transportation to both shows.

July 15 - Going to Platzl Brahaus, Pomona, N.Y. Price: $56 (fifty six dollars). If you would like a fish dinner, it’s a $2 charge. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops. Plenty of food, fun and games.

See Ann or Mary when making reservation. Please give a deposit or full payment. Call 718-379-9613, Mon.-Thurs. from l0 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or visit our office at 135 Einstein Center in Room 39.

GOOD HEALTH TO ALL. —M a r y P illa

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Co-op City Jewish Center

Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue I regard freedom’s greatest blessing as the opportunity to choose of my own free will what it is that I shall do in every situation. If I were an animal, I would not have freedom, I would act by instinct, by drive, by impulse.

As a human being created in the Divine image, I have freedom, but I want to exercise this precious gift

properly, and that means that I always want to choose the right course. Now the best choice is not what I alone think best. If I make myself the sole measure of right and wrong, then I am making myself much bigger than I am.

I do not want to forfeit the autonomy of my own soul, but I want to do what is right.

Traditional Synagogue The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 115 Einstein Loop, welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. 718-379-6920 Not e: NEW office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Candle lighting on Friday, February 26, is before 5:24 p.m. Shabbos ends today, Saturday, February 20 at 6:18 p.m.

We recite Havdallah (The Recital over the Wine) at the end of Shabbos.

Mincha services on Saturday, Feb. 20 are at 12:25 p.m./12:40 p.m.

Note: Mincha Services - During the Winter months, we will pray Mincha early, at noon and the Kiddush will follow.

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

Rabbi Kronengold is encouraging you all to attend his most informative classes.

The evening class will take place during the Shalosh Seudos (the third meal). The topic for this week is “Purim-On the Megillah.” This class starts at 5:10 p.m.

Coming Events: Saturday, February 20 at 9:00 a.m.

Morning Services. The Torah portion for this day is Terumah.

Flea Market – Is available on the days when the office is open. That would be Thursdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to

2 p.m. The stuff is going fast. Don’t pass up great buys.

Thursday, February 25 – The Fast of Esther Sunday, February 28 –Synagogue has planned a Purim Party. The reading of the Megillah will take place from 11 a.m. to noon. The Purim luncheon will commence after the reading of the Megillah ‘til whenever. Bring your board games; plays cards or bring Mah Jong. Anyone wanting to play BINGO, we will have a table for that purpose. Enjoy an afternoon of fun and camaraderie for only $10 per person. Call Mimi at 1-347-427-4526 to make your reservations.

Sunday, March 7 at 1:30 p.m.- The Synagogue sponsors a Bingo. Bring yourself and friends to an afternoon of fun, Bingo, noshes and refreshments all for $3/person. Please join us!

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

Happy Anniversary to Al & Anita Abel on February 26. We wish good health to all.

Dues for 2010 are now in order!

Please! Support the Synagogue.

Thank you.

Shalom!

—M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsky

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Parking Facilities Pre-Arrangements

Saturday services are continuing thanks to those people who attend Services. Please try to attend whenever possible.

We would like to remind our members and any Jewish people in Co-op City looking for a conservative synagogue. We are still here, and all are welcome. Try to take a Saturday and come to services

when you can.

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

For information regarding the Synagogue or questions, please get in touch with Frieda at 718-671-3679.

—Frieda Epstein

Co-op City Jewish Center Sisterhood Monday game days will continue as usual for your pleasure. There is always room for new players, canasta, mahjong, rummy-O, etc.

For a $3 donation, you can enjoy com-

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

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

—F r ied a E p st ein

Co-op City Jewish Community Council The Co-op City Jewish Community Council is pleased to host our annual gala Purim party to be held on Wednesday, March 3 in Room 2 of the Dreiser Community Center. We will be gathering at 1:00 p.m. for entertainment by the children of Solomon Schecter Day School in White Plains, music, games and Heaps of Hammentaschen! There is no charge for the celebration, but you must call or come into the office (Room 18, Dreiser Community Center - 718-320-1234) to

reserve a place.

We are also pleased to announce that the Folksbiene Yiddish Theater will present a Purimspiel at Lehman College on Tuesday, March 9 at 3 p.m. We will be picked up in Dreiser Loop in front of the deli at 2 p.m. and return to Dreiser about 5:30. Please contact the Council for more information and to reserve a seat on the bus. There is no charge for either event!

—Lynn Levine

Chapter 23 Federal Retirees (NARFE) Chapter 23 of the Federal Retirees to meet on March 1st. This will be the first meeting for 2010 of the Charles Salk Manhattan Bronx Chapter 23 (NARFE).

While the U.S. Senate has rejected the Conrad/Gregg Debt Commission, better known as an “Entitlement” Commission, President Obama has decided to create one under his authority of Executive Order. The purpose is supposed to be to find ways to reduce the budget and lower the national debt. There is a lot at stake for federal retirees and seniors.

Everything from pensions and the FEHBP to Social Security and Medicare could be considered.

By now, everyone knows that retirees and Social Security recipients did not receive a Cost of Living Adjustment this year. In addition, some retirees are paying an increase in Medicare Part “B” premiums while others have stayed the same. President Obama has urged

Congress to approve a one-time $250 check to offset the loss of the COLA. Is that check coming? Has the legislation passed? To find out the answers to these and other current issues, you will want to attend this important meeting. As usual, the meeting will be held at the Dreiser Loop Community Center 1, Room 9 in Co-op City from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Monday, March 1st.

There is still some cold weather to be had so our wonderful refreshment hosts, Olive and John, will be on hand to serve some hot coffee and fresh donuts.

With the retirement of Chapter Treasurer Delores Seligman, a new Treasurer has been elected. New York State President Barry Rock will be on hand to introduce the new Treasurer, Marcia Liveran, to all of the Bronx attendees. Circle the date and time and plan on attending. We hope to see you all then.

—O live G la sgow

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

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

We are located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50, on the lower level. Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org to find out about our ministries and programs. If you are unable to attend church service, you may dial in to listen on PODCAST. You may call (646) 929-2953 at 12 p.m.

to hear the service. Please visit www.ccbctravel.com for your travel needs.

Join the Co-op City Baptist Church for midweek worship service on Wednesdays from 12 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Come as you are and spend an hour with the Lord.

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

On Sunday, February 21st, the First Lady’s Ministry will celebrate their 14th anniversary at our 11 a.m. service. Their guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. Eric B.

Turner, Associate Minister and Psalmist at St. Luke Baptist Church in Harlem, New York. The theme for the day will be “Trust In God”. Proverbs 3:5. Everyone is invited to this celebratory service.

The Annual Black History program will be held on Saturday, February 27 at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend this enlightening program.

The Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center’s Saturday Tutoring Program for students in grades 2 through 5 offers tutoring in Mathematics and English on Saturdays from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. State exams in English, Math and Science will be held in the Spring. Our program can help your child prepare for these upcoming tests. Ongoing registration will be held during program hours the first two weeks of each month. For additional information, call 917-620-2859 or 718-671-8449.

The Building Fund Ministry invites you to join them for their Mother’s Day Dinner Cruise on May 9. The ship will sail from Chelsea Piers. Ticket price is adults $125; children, 2-12, $60. Ticket price also includes transportation to the ship. A $25 non-refundable deposit is due now. For reservations or additional information, call 718-671-2964, 718-671-5813, 718-6717088 or 718-320-3774.

Come fly and cruise with the Scholarship Ministry on their 7-night Greek Isles and Turkey Cruise on July 23.

They will be sailing on the Royal Caribbean Cruise line’s “Splendor of the Sea.” A monthly payment of $320 is now due. Final payment is due April 4. Rates include cruise, port charges, taxes and air.

For information, call the church at 718320-3774.

—H a t t ie L . L u ca s

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute Praise the Lord, everyone! Let us remember to hold tightly to what is eternal, but loosely to what is temporal. I want to go right into the Word of God. Colossians 3:111 says: 1 If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.

3 For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in

Glory.

5 Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.

6 Because of these things the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience, 7 in which you yourselves once walked when you lived in them.

8 But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth.

9 Do not lie to one another, since you

Ask us about your

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have put off the old man with his deeds, 10 and have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him, 11 where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcised nor uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave nor free, but Christ is all and in all.

Invit ations: Dr. Little will teach an Evangelism class this afternoon at 1 o’clock. Then, there will be a Sweet Hour of Prayer at 3 p.m. We will take time out to honor ‘Black History Month.’ After our prayer time, we will head

out to West Hempstead, NY for a ‘Hope for Haiti’ Benefit Show and Silent Auction beginning at 6:30 p.m. The address is 610 Woodfield Rd. Our church doors open tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. for Sunday School. Our Morning Worship begins at 11 a.m. We will serve Holy Communion after the morning worship.

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop on the lower level of shopping center #1. If you have any questions, please call (718) 6713627 or (347) 276-4925. Jesus loves you, and so do we!

—Min. Ver non Little

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We will help you maintain them by offering: • White Fillings • Gum Treatment (Periodontist on Staff)

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• Replacing Missing Teeth with Fixed or Removable Bridges • Implants • Bleaching

• ALL conditions of the foot treated • Most insurance plans accepted

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P.S. 153, 178 kindergarten registration through March 26th Parents can register their children for kindergarten or first grade at P.S. 153 and P.S. 178 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. each school day through March 26th at the schools.

Children born in 2005 are eligible for kindergarten next semester and children born in 2004 are eligible for first grade. If your child has already attended kindergarten at P.S. 153 or 178, it is not necessary for you to register them for first grade.

Parents who come to the school they are zoned for to register their child must bring the child, an original birth certificate for the child, a complete record of your child’s immunizations, proof of residence including income affidavit and carrying charge receipt from Riverbay, and previous school records, if applicable.

The schools no longer accept as proof of residence a notarized letter stating that your child lives at a certain address.

The following addresses are zoned for P.S. 153: Buildings 15 to 25 and the Adler Asch, and Broun Place townhouses. The following addresses are zoned for P.S. 178: Building 1 through 14 and the DeFoe, Debs, and Cooper Place townhouses.

P.S. 153’s at 650 Baychester Avenue on the south end of Educational Park and P.S. 178 is at 850 Baychester Avenue on the north end of Educational Park.

For both schools, only a certain number of children will be registered each day. Parents wishing to register their child will be assigned a number upon arriving.

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Blacks Absent from History Books We owe the celebration of Black History Month, and more importantly, the study of black history, to Dr. Carter G. Woodson. Dr. Woodson was the son of former slaves. He spent his childhood working in the Kentucky coal mines.

Woodson enrolled in high school at the age of twenty. He graduated within two years and later went on to earn a Ph.D. from Harvard. The scholar was very amazed to find that history books largely ignored the African-American population excepted when blacks were illustrated in ways that reflected the inferior social position they were assigned at the time.

Established Journal of Negro History Woodson decided to take on the challenge of writing African-Americans into the nation's history. He established the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (now called the Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History) in 1915, and a year later founded the widely respected Journal of Negro History. In 1926, he launched Negro History Week as an initiative to bring national attention to the contributions of African-American throughout American history.

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