Co-op City Times 02/27/10

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Vol. 45 No. 9

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Additional trees coming to Co-op City this spring

BY BILL STUTTIG The New York Restoration Project and Riverbay have agreed to donate to Co-op City an additional 556 trees to be planted this Spring.

Two hundred and sixty-four trees will be planted along green areas in Section 4 in the upcoming months and an additional 292 trees will be planted in areas of Section 5 also this spring.

According to Riverbay Ombudsman Joe Boiko, these additional trees will bring the total number of trees donated to the community by the New York Restoration Project through its Million Tree Initiative, to approximately 1350 trees and shrubs.

In addition, Boiko reported the New York Restoration Project has also agreed to donate an additional 500 trees and shrubs to help beautify the new north sector Greenway, which is scheduled to be seeded this summer. The new trees and shrubs will be planted along the perimeter of the newly restored Greenway in the fall after the heat of

summer dissipates.

Boiko explained that the autumn and spring are the best times to plant and cultivate new trees and shrubs because of the milder temperatures and the increased rain during these seasons.

With the 500 trees and shrubs to be planted this fall around the new Greenway, the total number of plants donated to Coop City by the New York Restoration Project will total approximately 1900.

Riverbay’s Buildings and Grounds Director Donovan Plummer estimated that this large number of trees and shrubs would have cost the community nearly a half million dollars if they were purchased from outside nursery vendors.

But instead, all of the trees have been given to the community at no cost.

The trees to be planted in Section 4 this spring include 151 large trees, including 26 Red Oak, 25 Scarlet Oak, 26 Japanese Zelkova, 26 Skyline Honey Locust, 10 American Linden, 26 (Continued on page 4)

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Riverbay to begin reporting carrying charge payments to registered credit bureaus effective March, 2010

BY ROZAAN BOONE Starting on March 1, 2010, Riverbay will begin reporting carrying charge payments to registered credit bureaus in an effort to encourage shareholders to pay their carrying charges on time.

Up until now, Riverbay has not been reporting the payment of carrying charges, including late and delinquent payments, and this has led to shareholders oftentimes placing the payment of their maintenance fees at the bottom of their list of monthly bills.

“Residents decide what to pay and carrying charges are not always a priority because there are no consequences, especially if a person… knows how to work the system,” stated Herbert Freedman, principal of Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc., Riverbay’s managing agent, in a memo to the Board late last year. “That is not the case with bank loans, credit cards, auto payments, etc. In other cases, people

move out and don’t worry or care about their arrears.”

As a result, the payment of carrying charges is an ongoing issue for the Riverbay Corporation.

“The expense of housing court, coupled with the Housing Courts tenant bias makes the entire process very difficult, expensive and time consuming,” Freedman said.

According to the Riverbay Finance Department, at the end of January, current resident arrears totaled $4,972,000 and past resident arrears was $6,025,000.

Now that carrying charge payments will be reported to the credit bureaus, it could very well be a win-win situation, not only for Riverbay, but also for shareholders who make timely payments on their carrying charges, and those who have not yet been able to establish credit, Freedman said.

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Hearing on Bronx transit service cuts scheduled for Wednesday at Paradise Theater

BY BILL STUTTIG Co-op City residents upset about planned changes to local bus service in the community will have their chance to express their opinion to leading transit officials at a hearing scheduled for 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 3rd at the landmark Paradise Theater on the Grand Concourse at E.187th Street.

Residents who wish to speak at the hearing can register for speaking time at the theater up to 9 p.m. that evening, according to MTA notices publicizing the hearing.

But the community’s Democratic District Leader Shirley Saunders advised residents who wish to speak to arrive early and register or else face the prospect of waiting until later in the evening to have your chance to express your views. Nevertheless, Saunders is encouraging all residents who will be affected by these changes in service to come and speak and make the wishes of the Co-op City community known to MTA officials and the overall Bronx community.

“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.”

The main issue affecting Co-op City commuters in this round of cuts is a restructuring of the local bus lines, similar to the restructuring that was proposed during last winter’s threatened budget cuts.

According to the MTA’s own report, of which details are available online at www.mta.info, the new proposal calls for eliminating or rerouting 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

Spring is just around the corner?: Maybe so by the calendar, but judging by the weather, you would never know it as mother nature dumped another 15 inches of snow on the area late Thursday into Friday. Riverbay Commercial Leasing personnel clean the ramp leading to the Bartow Shopping Center early Friday morning. Crews from Buildings and Grounds and other Riverbay departments were out Thursday and again from daybreak yesterday cleaning the sidewalks and walkways throughout the community as the snow continued to fall throughout the day yesterday.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

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Response to Mr. Cylich’s Letter to the Editor on page 6 Dea r Sha r eh old er s: Well Election Season is fast approaching and it seems like I already have to respond to criticism from a certain individual (Bernard Cylich) who is not a Board member, yet always seems to have confidential Minutes and memos that must have been supplied from former or current Board member(s).

Please keep in mind that as a Board Director, we must sign an Oath that binds us to adhere to the rules and By-Laws of the Corporation which state that we must work with other members of the Board of Directors, as a whole, to develop and to oversee policy for the good of the entire Co-op City community.

There is also a resolution (224) that states that it is improper and contrary to standard business procedure, that internal documents such as letters, reports, memos, invoices, bills, files, etc. be made public or exposed by Directors, employees or agents of the Riverbay Corporation.

With that being said, below is a response that I had written to Cleve Taylor when he was Treasurer of the Board before resigning regarding his suspension of payments for Colortech.

Da t e: O ct ob er 5, 2007 TO : C L E VE TAYL O R F R O M : OT H E L I A J O NE S/ E L E ANO R BAIL E Y

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I d o n ot b elieve t h a t you r p osit i on a s Tr e a su r er give s you t h e a u t h or it y t o ca ll for a su sp en sion of p a ym e n t s t o a n y of R iver b a y’s con t r a ct or s, a s you st a t ed i n you r J u n e 21st m em o.

As wa s p r eviou sly exp la in ed t o you in a m em o fr om H er b F r eed m a n d a t ed J u n e 21, 2007, “ a n a gr eem ent wa s m a d e wit h C olor t ech t h a t a ny p la st er in g j ob fr om 0-60 feet will b e

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T h e J u n e 20t h Boa r d M eet in g d iscu ssed t h e t op ic of t h e 60 ft . b illin g in gr ea t d et a il b y t h e G en er a l M a n a ger a n d t h e Di r e ct or of R est or a t ion s a s well. T h e Boa r d d id n ot m a k e a d ecision t o h a lt p a ym en t t o t h e con t r a ct or.

T h e wor k wa s per for m ed .

T her efor e, I believe t ha t t her e a r e no lega l gr ounds t o j ust ify non-pa ym ent or suspension of pa yment to t his cont r actor. You m et wit h J eff Buss, our G en er a l C ou n sel, b efor e t h e Sept em ber 10t h 2007 m eet ing t o discuss t his issue. If you ha d concer ns a bout th is t opic, it should have been b r ou gh t t o t h e en t ir e Boa r d t h a t evening t o r esolve. Wha t recomm endat ion did Buss give you, wh ich you fa iled t o r epor t t o t he Boa r d tha t evening?

I, t oo, h ave st a t ed in t h e J un e 20, 2007 Boa r d of Dir ect or s m eet in g m y d isplea su r e wit h C olor t ech .

Alt h ou gh I h a ve st a t ed t h e d isp lea su r e of C olor t ech n u m er ou s t im es in t h e pa st , t h e Boa r d vot ed t o a p p r ove a con t r a ct for t h em , j u st a s t h e Boa r d a p p r oved a fou r -week ext en sion for $350,000 on Sep t em b er 10t h , 2007 (a ft er a d iscu ssion wh ich la st ed a p pr oxim a t ely 1-l/2 hou r s).

Un for t u n a t ely, you wa lk ed ou t of t h e m eet in g a void in g t h e issu e a n d left wh en it wa s t im e t o vot e!

T h e r ea son I wr ot e you on Sep t em b er 27t h wa s b eca u se of you r fa ilu r e (p r ior t o t h a t d a t e) of k eep in g a r egu la r sch ed u le – n or m a lly t wo even in gs p er week , wer e d esign a t ed . T h is cr ea t ed a b a ck log, a s well a s u n n ecessa r y con fu sion . M y in sist en ce for you t o sign ch eck s is t o in su r e t h a t ou r con t r a ct or s a n d ven d or s get p a id a n d t h e d a y-t o-d a y op er a t ion s a r e n ot im p ed ed . You m a d e a d ecision n ot t o sign sp ecific ch eck s for t h e cor p or a t ion . I f t h a t wa s you r p osit ion , you n eed ed t o in for m t h e en t ir e Boa r d of you r con cer n s a n d ca ll for a vot e t o u p h old you r a ct ion s. You ca n n ot a ct in d ivid u a lly. O n ly t h e en t ir e Boa r d , a s a wh ole, h a s t h e fid u cia r y r esp on sib ilit y t o m a k e t h ose d ecision s.

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Co-op City Times / February 27, 2010

2nd Combing Co-op City Blood Drive in Dreiser today Church of the Savior, in association with the New York Blood Center and Riverbay is hosting a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, February 27th, in the Dreiser Community Center Auditorium.

Co-op City resident in Vagina Monologues at Hunter College Giovanna Zaccaro, who has lived in Co-op City for approximately 30 years, will once again appear in The Vagina Monologues, presented by the V-Day 2010 Team at Hunter College, today, February 27, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

These performances will benefit the New York Asian Women’s Center, Sanctuary for Families and The Audre Lorde Project.

Hunter College’s presentation of The Vagina Monologues, which has been acclaimed for bringing attention to many issues surrounding women’s rights and sexuality, has evolved and changed and the women portrayed come from Iraq, Japan and the Democratic Republic of Congo, and now more closely reflecting the student population at the college.

Ms. Zaccaro, a dancer and teacher, has also appeared in the lead role in The World’s End which aired on PBS several years ago on the Channel 13 Reel, as well as on the SciFi Network and Time Warner’s Channel 44. She would like to thank all of her Co-op City neighbors for their generosity and support.

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.

Registration in person is required at the site during their hours of operation.

The Mount Vernon Tennis Center is located at 431 Garden Avenue, Mt. Vernon, N.Y.; (718) 786-7110.

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Co-op City teens to exhibit recreations of inventions by people of African ancestry today and next Saturday The creative teens of the Scholarship Incentive Awards Program (SIAP) of Building 18 are continuing with their innovative Black History Month celebration — recreating and displaying the inventions of African-Americans through the last two centuries.

The exhibit is entitled Inventing in Color Too. The pieces will be on display at the Bank of America located at 2136 Bartow Avenue today, Saturday, February 27th from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. and the teens who recreated many of the inventions commonly in use today, will be at the Baychester Library, next Saturday, March 6th from noon until 4 p.m. The exhibit was originally scheduled to be shown at Bank of America on February 13th, but was cancelled due to an impending snowstorm.

At each location, visitors will hear

MTA Cuts 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 Coop 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, 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 last 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

stories about the inventors and the items they have invented. Among the pieces being shown will be Modern Ice Cream, created by Samantha Medina; the Cyclone roller coaster built by Quinten Campbell; the Storing of Blood Plasma from the laboratory of Anthony Purnell; the Secure Mailbox, cleverly made by Matthew Salmon; the Lubricator Cup developed by Bryce Campbell; the Traffic Light for Automobiles lit up by NJ Salmon and other pieces by teen artists.

In addition to the work of the teens, Ruth E. Edwards, founder of SIAP (also founder of the collective known as Books in Black), will include some of the artist books from that group’s first exhibition entitled Inventing In Color.

“About 99% of those who come out to see this exhibit will be surprised by what it has to offer. It will challenge, entertain,

and educate all at the same time,” said Ms. Edwards. “The majority of people who will see it will be shocked to learn how many major inventions – inventions used daily – were created by people of color.”

Visitors are invited to come out either today or next Saturday to listen to the stories the young people have to tell about the inventors and to pick up additional complimentary literature on Black inventors and their work.

“These young people are filled with pride to be able to fill in a page previously left blank,” added Ms. Edwards. “The work they have done is but a short chapter in the book of tribute which should be paid to the genius of these inventors. We wish to thank those who have gone before us for their contributions which have touched people around the globe.”

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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 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 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 certain communities like Co-op City are set to be held in early March in various areas affected by the cuts, including each of the five boroughs and surrounding counties including Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk. For a complete schedule of all the public hearings, go to www.mta.info 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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Trees Crimean Linden, and 12 Greenspire Littleleaf Linden. The 49 smaller trees will include 14 Pink Dogwood, 11 Whitebud and 24 Chinese Fringetrees.

The 31 medium trees will include 26 Chanticleer Pear. In addition, 33 Princeton Sentry trees will be planted.

The Section 5 plantings will include 201 large trees, including Crimean Linden, Japanese Cedar, Red Oak, Scarlet Oak, and Japanese Zelkova. The 49 small trees will include Pink Dogwood, Whitebud, and Chinese Fringetree. The medium trees in Section 5 will all be Chanticleer Pear and, in addition, 33 Princeton Sentry trees will be added.

Last November, 200 trees were added to Section 1 and last Spring, 200 trees were planted in Section 2 behind Buildings 12 and 13.

In autumn of 2008, the surrounding pathways along the recently restored Section 5 Greenway were planted with new trees.

New York Restoration Project is overseeing the Million Tree NYC Initiative, an ambitious program launched by Mayor Michael Bloomberg to have more than a million new trees planted throughout New York City over the next decade.

Darin Johnson, a spokesperson for the NewYork Restoration Project, said that Coop City was the first private community in NewYork City to receive a large scale ship-

President’s Report our Accounts Payable Department, there have been no payments made to Colortech above the amounts approved

by Change Orders. The sums paid were within the approved dollar amounts for the contracts and approved change orders.

Colortech was a vendor who had to get paid for their work that was performed. If they were not paid, the contractor would have left the job and stopped work which meant that many cooperators, who were waiting for painting and plastering work to be completed in their apartments,

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ment of trees in connection with the Million Trees Initiative. He said that Co-op City’s status as a state supervised housing community allowed for it to qualify for the grant making the shipment of trees possible. The trees for Co-op City are being donated to the community by Michael Bloomberg Philanthropies, and David Rockefeller.

According to the agreement between the Million Trees Initiative and all entities agreeing to accept responsibility for the care of the young trees, in this case Co-op City, the community must work with the Restoration Project at determining the appropriate locations for the new trees, have water easily accessible at the location where the trees are planted, be able to ensure a stewardship plan for the proper care of the trees and be willing to participate in programs and outreach to the community about the trees and their proper care, treatment and use and the overall benefits of planting and caring for additional new trees in the community.

Prior to the first planting of the trees in the autumn of 2008, New York Restoration’s Forestry Manager David Moore relayed to Riverbay the exact requirements for preparation for the plantings of the trees. The required work, which Riverbay agreed to undertake, included meeting specifications for the digging of tree pits for the placement of root containers, preparation for the soil

around the trees to maximize water retention, proper use of mulch in the planting area and proper techniques for watering the trees immediately after planting.

The planting of more than a thousand trees this year and into next year is just a part of an overall ambitious plan to plant new trees throughout the entire community over the next few years.

Officials from the city’s Parks Department and the New York Restoration Project met with Riverbay management and directors early in 2008 and outlined its hopes for planting the new trees.

A representative of di Domenico and Partners, the landscape designer contracted by Riverbay to design Co-op City’s restored Greenways, said that additional trees, many of which were not included in his original designs conceived two years ago, will have many benefits for the residents of the community. Aside from the obvious aesthetic beauty of the trees, he said, a large number of trees added to the site will significantly reduce the presence of carbon dioxide and increase the presence of oxygen. The trees will also reduce the heat island effect common to most urban areas dominated by asphalt and concrete and instead provide greater protection from the heat of the summer by increasing shaded areas and reducing the overall temperatures throughout the community thereby creating a summer micro

climate in the community’s newly enhanced green park areas. He said the additional trees and plants will also help naturally restore the area’s ecology.

In 2008, George Torres, the Bronx Borough Director for Latino Outreach for the Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit, was one of the first to bring the opportunities in Co-op City to the city’s attention.

Torres, a Section 5 resident, said he knew that plans for the restoration of the Greenways were already in place, but he realized the possibility for the inventory of trees to be increased if the city was willing to donate some trees or bring a different variety of trees into the equation.

The trees planted last year included dogwoods, willow oaks, eastern red cedars, American hornbeams and tulip poplars. Originally, the plans called for the planting of red maple, but the red maple is considered an Asian Longhorn Beetle host species and is no longer considered desirable for planting in the city by both environmental groups and city agencies.

Parks and Restoration Project officials have said that additional tree plantings have many advantages for a community like Coop City including reduced energy costs, increased property values, reduced air pollutants, reduced flooding and erosion, lower summertime temperatures, creating a more beautiful environment, and encouraging greater pride in the community.

an honest and fair person and I would never allow this nonsense that is written about continousouly to try and deceive cooperators from believeing that the Board is trying to work together to make this a better community to live and enjoy.

Last year at election time, the same issues circulated in the flyers that were distributed throughout the community.

Obviously, the majority of cooperators did not believe it then and I trust that you do not believe it now. Look around and see what has been accomplished over this

past year. Please understand that the Board is working to do what is best for the cooperators because we are cooperators too.

With another snow storm approaching, I’d like to once again acknowledge the Riverbay personnel who work diligently to make sure that our walkways and roads are clear and that they remain safe for the residents of this community.

They do an outstanding job and I’d like them to know how much we, the residents, appreciate their hard work.

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would have had to wait until a new contractor was hired. The Board agreed to continue with the contractor so as not to cause hardship for those waiting, or cause a delay in newly incoming cooperators who wouldn’t be able to move into a restored apartment. This would mean lost revenue to the Corporation.

Individual Board Directors DO NOT have the right to unilaterally suspend payments to vendors. Had the Board felt that Colortech was overpaid, I wouldn’t have signed the checks. I consider myself to be

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Raising the Bar A Kod a k M om en t The annual “Black History Month” commemoration event here in Co-op City was nicely done. Congressman Crowley certainly “kicked it up a notch” by getting ex-President Bill Clinton as guest speaker. There was a great turnout, certainly in part due to the honorable guest. With all of that said, I still have an issue. Why don’t cooperators show this type of participation in events that will have direct impact on our community?

Board members and others have wondered what – aside from closed garages or some other catastrophic event – will motivate cooperator’s interest and participation? At every election, there is a concern as to whether or not enough people will come out to vote even though the voting machines are right in the lobby of the building.

At the last Open Board meeting, the topic that held everyone’s interest and attention was how to better care for our kids. The conversation was lively and although it centered on the Gloria Wise organization and the Yellow School House, the bottom-line issue was getting/keeping adequate and affordable care for our children.

I get the message and so do my Board colleagues. We understand the need and very much want to install and support programs for both the youth and the seniors in our community. However,

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accomplishing effective programs will take more than just effort from the Board and/or management. The community, all of the community, must get involved.

At t it u d e Ad j u st m en t s Politicians pay serious attention to two main things, voices and votes. Their concerns are: Has this community in question banded together on an issue?

Are they voicing specific concerns?

What level of voting action does the community show at election time? I actually heard one politician say that the people in Co-op City don’t get involved, that cooperators don’t vote. Thus, he said, that he focused his attention on those communities outside of Co-op City where he knew people voted.

For the right projects to start here in Co-op City and for progress to continue, certain attitude adjustments must be made.

Attitude adjustment one: Get rid of the ‘renter’ mentality and step up to the

responsibilities of being the ‘owners’ of our dwellings. We are no different than homeowners in Queens, or Brooklyn, or any of the other five boroughs. So, if we want our fair share of attention and assistance from local politicians, we will have to work together to make them understand that we are just as interested in protecting our community and investments as any other homeowner.

Attitude adjustment two: We are a community of over 50,000 people.

Every politician understands our potential. Speak up; don’t assume that you won’t be heard. Raise your voice in unison with others – your family, friends, and neighbors. The Board of Directors is – in effect – your City Council; speak to us so we can act on issues or when necessary take the issues to politicians or agencies where they can be addressed.

Attitude adjustment three: Get involved. If you don’t have time enough to spare to join a committee or to volunteer in a locally recognized organization, perhaps you can attend at least some of your building association’s meetings.

Surely, everyone can send a letter or email to the Board or to an individual Director with ideas, suggestions, concerns, or complaints. Most importantly, when election time comes, read what the candidates have to say and when the time comes, take the five minutes needed to vote for the candidates that you

believe will best serve the community.

R a isin g t he Ba r The election of President Obama to the highest office in the land has changed the nation’s culture forever.

His election raised the bar. The ‘whining song’ about the ‘lack of opportunity’ doesn’t play well anymore.

Although success will still be tough to achieve, it can no longer be considered impossible.

The Co-op City community is an excellent example of diversity. We truly are a coalition of rainbow colors and a healthy mix of religious organizations.

Also, we are a community of great size.

Used correctly, our numbers can wield significant political clout; but to do that, our collective attitude must change.

As I have mentioned previously, I and some of my Board colleagues want to better connect with the cooperators.

We want to hear your concerns, suggestions, and address your complaints. We are discussing ways in which we can meet face-to-face with cooperators to get your input. I would appreciate any ideas or suggestions that anyone can supply to make this happen.

If you see something, say something.

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

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Letters Who authorized payments to contractor who overcharged Riverbay?

To t h e E d it or, Back in July of 2007, a check for $75,556.52 made out to Colortech, a painting/plastering contractor, was signed by Board President Othelia Jones and Assistant Treasurer Eleanor Bailey.

Two weeks earlier, former Board member Cleve Taylor, then Treasurer of the Board, had informed the Board he was temporarily suspending payments to Colortech because he found that the contractor had been overpaid. He requested a full internal audit of Colortech work and urged legal steps be taken to recoup the overpayment.

None of that was done. Instead, Jones and Bailey signed the check, and signed 11 more checks to Colortech totaling $797,319. Jones claims that Taylor had no right to unilaterally suspend payment, and that she had been advised that the contrac-

tor had not overcharged the corporation.

When this history was brought up at the gallery session of the recent Board meeting, no present Board member who had been present at a Board meeting just days after the signing of the Colortech checks began, was able to recall overriding Taylor’s suspension of payment to Colortech, or of being informed that Jones and Bailey had begun signing checks to that contractor. Nor is there any record of that in minutes of that meeting or of subsequent Board meetings of that period.

Jones’ claim that she was advised that Riverbay was not overcharged by Colortech, contrasts sharply with substantial information to the contrary that was then available to members of the Board. A memo (7/19/07) to the Board from General Manager Vernon Cooper

acknowledged overpayment to Colortech of $275,468 for plastering. A memo (8/24/07) to the Board from Riverbay Director of Finance, Peter Merola, indicated a $674,770 overpayment to Colortech for painting.

Who advised signing away so much money to a contractor who had overcharged Riverbay close to a million dollars – and why?

Very different treatment is being received by children and parents pleading for the services they are about to lose because the non-profit Youth Center in Section 5 and the Gloria Wise Children’s Center have been denied rent leniency, and are facing eviction.

—Ber n a r d C ylich (See the President’s Report on page 2 for Othelia Jones’ response to Mr. Cylich.)

Let’s Seek an Honest View To t h e E d it or : The annual “Black History Month” commemoration event thrown by Representative Crowley in Co-op City was nicely done and very enjoyable. For some, having their picture taken with exPresident Bill Clinton was the “Kodak Moment” of a lifetime. Mr. Clinton is highly respected for his achievements and he has remained engaged in supporting many worthy national and international causes. He has earned positive recognition. Having your photograph taken with him is definitely not a bad thing.

However, I have an issue with “Black

History Month” celebrations. In my opinion, history cannot be separated by race, religion, or gender – history is all inclusive. Setting a month aside to celebrate the achievements of Black people makes it seem as if there were so few achievements made by Blacks that all of those accomplishments can all be summed up in a month’s time. Also, one might get the impression that the accomplishments occurred in a vacuum – outside of other world events. Nothing is farther from the truth. Every invention, innovation, new record, or decisive action made by Blacks not only had to successfully pass through

the regular evaluation processes applied by our society and the world at large, but also had to get pass the obstacle course built by segregation and prejudice.

Black History Months tries to separate historic events from history. This “selected” separation is a continuation (in its way) of the misconceptions and negative attitudes that have existed in American culture for so long.

History is history. Let’s seek to have a clear and honest accounting of events as accomplished by all. That will really be something to celebrate.

—K h a lil Ab d u l-Wa h h a b

Disagree with article on healthcare in other local newspaper To t h e E d it or : It is unconscionable to deny care to people who are sick or injured. And yet the Committee to Save Medicare in an article in the City News (2-11-10) fights against a health plan for all Americans as Socialism, as unaffordable, and falsely claims medical decisions will be made by government bureaucrats.

47 million Americans lack the security of health insurance, a million more lose it every year, millions more have

inadequate insurance. Our country spends twice as much per person than any other country, yet we rank 37th in health system performance behind other nations.

Our health insurance premiums go up by double digits every year. Our employers’ health plans are cutting back coverage.

A recent study found that 62% of all bankruptcies filed in 2007 were because of medical expenses; of all that filed, 80%

had health insurance. 1.5 million families lost their homes to foreclosures every year due to unaffordable medical costs.

Who is for a health plan for all?

Community groups, labor unions, proffessional associations. To achieve this goal, we must join together to make our elected officials act…..NOW. Everyone in America needs and deserves comprehensive, quality, affordable, accessible health care.

—H a l Sa t in off

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CCPD offers home repair tips for smart consumers

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO With spring only weeks away, spring cleaning and repair season is upon us; cooperators may be considering hiring persons to help with these tasks. Some cooperators may have just had new windows installed and may be upgrading blinds or window treatments. It is very important that consumers take steps to make sure that the services they are paying for are the services they are getting.

Fraud is very popular among contractors, especially during these difficult economic times. The Department of Public Safety offers these tips to avoid becoming the victim of a scam.

Make sure when hiring someone to do work, you receive recommendations from friends or family who have used the contractor for similar work. Get at least three written estimates for the work you wish to have done. Make sure all estimates detail the scope of the job so that meaningful comparisons can be made. Remember that no structural changes to Co-op City apartments can be made without the permission of Riverbay Corporation.

Please check with your Cooperator Service Office if you have any questions about intended improvements.

It is also important to make sure the contractor meets licensing and registration requirements. The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs, (212) 487-4444, www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/dca/home.html, or the Consumer Frauds and Protection Bureau Office of the Attorney General, (212) 416-8300, www.oag.state.ny.us. You can check with these agencies or the Better Business Bureau, (212) 533-6200, www.newyork.bbb.org, to see if there are any complaint records against an intended contractor or repair service.

Make sure your contractor is insured. They should have personal liability, property damage and worker’s compensation insurance for workers and subcontractors.

Also check with your insurance company to see if you are covered for any injury or damage that may occur. Be sure any valuables are locked up while work is being done in your home.

Insist on a written contract that details the entire scope of the job. Be sure it states exactly what will be done, when it will be done and the quality of materials to be used. Any warranties or subcontractors should be listed.

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included. Make certain you understand all payment options and any financing charges. Never make a final payment or sign a final release until you are satisfied with the work performed. Paying by credit card may give you any extra avenue of dispute resolution.

Always be cautious of the deal that seems too good to be true. Be wary if the contractor comes door-to-door to seek you out or just happens to have material left over from another job. Be alert to a contractor who quotes you a price that is out of line with other estimates. Do not allow a contractor to pressure you to make an immediate decision or who asks you to pay for the entire job up front.

Be cautious of a contractor driving an unmarked van or a vehicle with out of state plates.

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

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Let’s keep the Gloria Wise Community Center alive For the last couple of weeks, I’ve written extensively on avoiding the closing of the Gloria Wise Community Center. This past week really told me something about this community, especially young adults.

I received numerous calls from young adults and their question to me was how is it that this Board of Directors and management want us to do the things they want, but they refuse to sit down with Mr. Fred Lewis of the Gloria Wise Club and work out a satisfactory compromise to save the Gloria Wise Center. In fact, many of them had heard of Gloria Wise, but never knew who she was until I shared my experience with her and what she stood for. Just to reiterate some of the things about who Gloria Wise was, she was a Director for youth services at the Spotford Home in the Bronx for troubled young adults. After work, she came to where she lived here in Co-op City and ran a youth-oriented services organization called YAC, Youth Activities Committee, and presented all sorts of programs. There were plays, such as the life story of Mahalia Jackson, which I personally attended. Gloria Wise worked closely with Mr. Hillel Valentine and other community residents. In fact, she was also one of the youth who sat in at the Woolworth counter protesting segregation in the South. Ms. Gloria Wise even

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Tony Illis went so far as to use her own finances to fund some of the programs at YAC. Unfortunately, after her untimely death, she passed the baton to the convicted social services mogul who ended up imroperly diverting a significant amount of money from the organization leaving many, many youngsters and seniors in a quandary. This despicable character still resides within Co-op City and spits in the faces of every cooperator.

In fact, the big argument now about the Gloria Wise Community Center is that they don’t pay market rents, but it was the convicted social services mogul who told Riverbay what he was going to pay for that Yellow School House, and it was Riverbay that furnished that community center with our hard earned dollars.

It was Riverbay that responded to his beck and call for every service that he wanted at the Yellow School House and then he walked away by deceiving hardworking people like Milton Alexander and his wife, Lorraine, people who worked hard building the Co-op City Tennis Club, helping youngsters to obtain scholarships to go on to college,

and they were sadly used by the ex social services mogul. Had it not been for Fred and others who tried to pick up the pieces and re-establish the continuation of the pre- and after-school programs for youngsters in this community, where would these parents go for such services?

Herb Scott management and the Board of Directors, if they felt all of a sudden that they weren’t obtaining market rent for such space, why didn’t they, as I’ve mentioned over and over, sit down with Mr. Lewis and negotiate a fair one? It was OK for the convicted social services mogul to run that place and pay what he wanted to pay for all those years.

Now, I agree, two wrongs don’t make a right, but this situation should have never come to this point of eviction, of going to court, and spending money that we don’t have on lawyers.

I could not attend the last Open Board Meeting in the Bartow Community Center earlier this month, but from what I understand, there was some hope that the Board indicated that they are willing to sit down with Mr. Lewis and discuss this matter. And I don’t mean to move them from where they are and relocating them to some other building underground.

It seems as though some organizations within this community could do no wrong, pay no rent, continue to flourish

and was never approached or harassed by Herb Scott management for back rent or market rates on rent and believe it or not, we are owed monies that are totaling in the hundreds of thousands by some institutions, while little old Gloria Wise Community Center is being forced out or is in the process of being evicted some time soon.

And this is why, folks, follow cooperators, you and only you, can help save the Gloria Wise Community Center by writing or calling Herb Scott management and demanding that they stop this proceeding. These are our children, your grandchildren. Let’s keep the Gloria Wise Community Center alive.

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, 718-320-8035.

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

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

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

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

All members are requested to attend this very important meeting as items of extreme interest will be discussed regarding our upcoming activities for the year.

Please attend this very important meeting.

The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club extends thanks and gratitude to all the people who attended our St. Valentine’s Day Dance in Auditorium B on Saturday, February 13. This was our 7th attempt at giving this event which has been an annual affair since 2004. It is because of your participation that this affair was successful. We thank you for your attendance. We also give special thanks to those volunteers who worked

tirelessly and diligently to assure that this event would be a success. We thank all members and non-members who bought tickets, but could not attend this affair.

The club extends get well wishes to those members who are home-bound, or who have been ill and are recovering. Our prayers are with you for a full rehabilitation and recovery. Best wishes are also extended to those members who are celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or special event during the month of March.

The club welcomes and encourages new membership. Dues are $12 per person, per year. If you are interested in joining the club, you may send a check or money order to E.R.D.C., P.O. Box 300, Bronx, NY 10475. Thank you for your continuous support.

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Retirees of Dreiser Loop We WELCOME new members. Join us. The annual dues are $20. Our next monthly meeting will be Wednesday, March 3, at 1:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium.

Look - Something new! Come and hang out at our first “GAME DAY”–starting today, Saturday, February 27th at 1 p.m. Come have fun and a few laughs. Learn (and it’s not hard to do) and take part in playing a variety of enjoyable board and card games with members and friends; don’t forget to bring your pennies. Light refreshments will be served. Our GAME Committee members are Marie Williams and Susie Fuzzell.

AT T E NT I O N: Our fun-filled dining and dancing SPRING BASH will be held on Wednesday, April 21st in the Dreiser Loop Auditorium. Price: $25. See Beverly Waller in Room 19 for your tickets.

T R AVE L AC T I VI T I E S: • March 16-18, Atlantic City Hilton Casino. Price: $200/double and $265/single occupancy. (3 days, 2 nights). Rebate: $20 slot play+$30 cash = $50 plus a $20 food voucher. Last payment due March 3rd. (Contact Ida Morton or Virginia Stewart at 718-379-0377 for

payments).

• April 27, see the classic story of “JOSEPH” at the Sight & Sound Theatres in Strasburg, PA., which includes lunch at the Good ‘n Plenty Restaurant. Date: Price: $115.

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

We are also going to: • May 24-27 (4 days, 3 nights). Charming Cape Cod, MA and neighboring towns. Price: 379 per person-double occupancy (3 breakfasts & 3 dinners). We still 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.

A DEPOSIT OF $100 (CHECK or MONEY ORDER) WILL SECURE YOUR SEAT. T HE AT R E C OM M I T T E E : • 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.

G O O D AND W E L FAR E : We are happy to report that Mrs. Dolores Shivers, Ms. Asniah Martialto, and Ms. Edna Johnson are all feeling much better and recuperating at home. One of our newest members, Ms. Brenda Johnson, is ill and is a patient at Lawrence Hospital. Mr. George Crouch and Ms. Ellie Acker have both been scheduled for operations and fortunately, they are doing well. Our prayers and get well wishes are extended to our sick and shut-ins. Heartfelt condolences are extended to the families of Mrs. Evan Mitchell whose step-mother passed away on Thursday, 2/18, and to the families of Mr. Ronnie Waller whose mother recently passed away. You may contact Elinor Gordon at (718) 379-8755 regarding illnesses and bereavements.

Good health and good fortune to all!

—C la u d et t e Da vis

Co-op City Branch of the NAACP Tomorrow, Sunday, February 28th at 3 p.m., the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP celebrates Black History Month 2010. The celebration begins at 3 o’clock following the monthly executive committee meeting. Meetings are held at 100 Erskine Place, Building 31A, just ring the red button on the foyer panel and join the meeting.

The NAACP is gearing up for the United States 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 all determined by the Census count. 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.

In this article, we remind you of former United States Attorney General, Bronx native and great African American, Colin Powell, who was the guest on “Face the Nation” on Sunday February 21st. Mr. Powell was impressive and informative as he faced the questions put before him.

We also want to remind you that you too 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.

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. It is very important for us to know when the votes are counted where our elected officials really stand!

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

—E va L a za a r

Building 13 Association ALL your donated items to the “Haitian Disaster Relief” were picked up on Sunday, February 21, by a representative of the ‘Global Help to Heal’. I have posted the “Receipt” on the bulletin board.

Building 13 Association, Inc.’s 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. Please gather photos taken in Harlem to be scanned and returned on the same day.

If interested, please call Gail at 917-232-2974, Vivian at 718-671-3012, Valerie at-718 862-0308 or Leslie at 718-320-1370 to set up an appointment.

STOP by the FUNDRAISER-”FISH FRY,” TODAY, Saturday, February 27, from: 4:00-8:00 p.m. in the 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 March 15.

Also posted on the bulletin board is 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.

Please observe the following quality-of-life regulations: a) NO DOG is allowed in the apartment; b) NO LOITERING in the lobby and on the stairways. c) NO SELLING in the lobby. Period.

d) NO VANDALIZING the stairs and the elevators.

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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, 718-320-8035. Please mail your check in the amount of $35 to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. All money must be received at least one week prior to the class. No personal checks will be accepted on the day of the class, only cash.

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

Black Forum Aerobics classes Get in shape. Recent medical studies have shown that women who exercise 1-2 hours a week can lower their cholesterol levels

by 20 points or more. Won’t you join us every Monday and Wednesday, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium A, for aerobics classes by Body by Andrea. Classes are $3 per person. Please call to register, (718) 320-8035.

New York Lyons Mane Track Club If your child, 8 - 17 years old, would like to run track, join the NewYork 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.

Also, on Mondays and Tuesdays in March, registration for new clients and re-registration for current clients of the Black

Forum food panty will take place.

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.

We Need You - J oin Us Today The fee is only $5 a year, per person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: tonyshome10475@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call us or visit us in Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

—Tony I llis

American Legion Post 1871 To reach Post 1871, it is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Community Center, room 41 and if you have a computer, you can get in touch with us by e-mail at post1871@optimum.net.

Greetings to all our members of Post 1871 located in Coop City who are residing in the Bay Park Nursing Home. Our minds and hearts are with you each day hoping that you will have a blessed day. Happy birthday to all our Post members who have a birthday in March—Clifton Adams, Raymond Riley, Herbert Rosenberg, William L. Banks, Murray M. Kerner, William Pace, Carroll Brown and Norman Thomas.

Post member Waterman has sold 84 raffle books!

Congratulations, keep up the good work!

The Bronx County meeting will be held on March 2, at 7:30 p.m. at Post 774, 3035 Corlear Avenue in the Bronx. All Post members are welcome to attend.

Department Visitation will take place on March 26, at the Turner Club, 748 Clarence Avenue at 7:00 p.m. The

tickets are $35 per person. The National Visitation will be held at Antun’s in Queens, N.Y. on April 16, Friday, at 7:30 p.m. sharp. The cost of the tickets are $55 per person. For all the above tickets, please see the Post Commander.

Why do drill sergeants wear those big campaign hats and where do they come from? The campaign hat is an adoption of the World War I era. The hat came into use in 1911, but was discontinued in 1942. In 1964, the hat made a proud come back, being introduced as the new symbol of a drill sergeant. In 1972, the drill sergeant hat was introduced for women, with the design based on the Australian bush hat.

The Army says the hat keeps a tradition alive to connect the past, present and future of the Army.

The Defense Department has a promotion campaign to stop all soldiers from using chewing tobacco or shall I say smokeless tobacco, because this is a threat to a soldier’s health. The Defense Department estimated 17% of 18 to 24

year olds use smokeless tobacco. Snuff and chewing tobacco contain higher concentrations of nicotine and 28 known carcinogens can cause fatigue, muscle weakness and impaired night vision.

The next Executive meeting will take place on March 6, at 11:00 a.m. sharp! PLEASE arrive on time and if you have raffle money to turn in, bring it along with you and if you need more raffles, stop by and ask for more raffles.

Make a notation on your calendar of April 25 when the blessing of the colors will take place at Saint Benedict’s church off of Tremont Avenue. All Post members are welcome to attend this affair.

The most precious thing we have is life. Yet, it has no trade-in value.

Your information officer provided this information to you.

—R ich ar d I . L a wson, J r.

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“For those shareholders who pay properly and on time, as well as for those who have not yet established credit, this is a good thing since they will be able to point to a good credit record,” said Freedman. “On the other hand, those who choose to work the system and put Riverbay on the bottom of their list for payment or who are applying for a mortgage to buy a home and leave the community owing carrying charges, there will be a negative payment record. A negative credit report can be a bar to the next step which we hope will make people think twice before failing to pay Co-op City.”

Even though Riverbay has not been reporting carrying charge payments to the credit bureaus, these agencies evidently have been reviewing court records and listing judgments that Riverbay has won

against shareholders on their credit reports.

In July of last year, the Co-op City Times reported about a former shareholder, Charles Gaillard, currently living in Georgia who Riverbay had won a judgment against in 2004, and who had subsequently repaid his debt to the corporation.

Nevertheless, when Gaillard applied for a mortgage after settling his debt, his past indebtedness to Riverbay showed up on his credit report, but did not hinder him from getting the mortgage. However, when he tried to refinance his mortgage last year to take advantage of lower interest rates, the matter became a major issue, blocking Mr. Gaillard from getting his new mortgage until he was able to get documentation proving that he had satisfied his past debt to the community.

At the time, Riverbay’s Director of Finance, Peter Merola, said that Mr. Gaillard’s situation was not an isolated one.

“Several cooperators have, from time to time, contacted Riverbay even though they may have moved out of Co-op City a few years ago,” said Merola. “They are oftentimes applying for a loan or mortgage and when their credit report is run, they discover that listed on the report is the fact that at some point while they lived in Co-op City, they may have fallen behind in their carrying charge payments and Riverbay started legal action.

Evidently, the credit bureaus (the largest of which are TransUnion, Experian and Equifax) have started searching court records and are discovering that the Landlord Tenant Court action brought by

Riverbay against the cooperators for failing to pay their carrying charges are being reported on their credit reports. In many instances, these cases are settled by the cooperators ultimately paying their outstanding balance, and the legal action is closed. But not in all instances are the Court’s records updated. In this situation, the former (or current) shareholder merely needs to contact Riverbay who will then review their account to be certain the case was closed and issue them a letter stating such.”

Freedman went on to point out that even if only 25% of those who owe carrying charges to Riverbay pay their debts, that amounts to $2.5M or the equivalent of a 2½% carrying charge increase that would no longer be necessary for the residents of Co-op City.

NCNW The National Council of Negro Women Co-op City Section (NCNW) welcomes women and men to join this historically distinguished organization. All that is required is your INTEREST, COMMITMENT, FOCUS AND INVOLVEMENT. C O-OP C IT Y NCNW ON THE MOVE: Saturday School: Classes are in session.

Registration for our Saturday School will continue until further notice in Dreiser, Room 14, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. The total cost for the final semester is $125 which is the $25 registration fee and the $100 tuition fee. Classes are in session on Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. sharp. Because of your INTEREST, COMMITMENT, FOCUS AND INVOLVEMENT, our Saturday School is OPEN. We thank all of our community and outside supporters, please keep your financial pledges coming in – Don’t stop now.

We, the village, are keeping the vision of

Mary McLeod Bethune Alive forever more!

We thank all of our guests who attended our 9th Annual Black History Youth Celebration Saturday, February 20th. Youth in attendance were able to do Arts & Crafts with teacher and artist Robin Miller and explore items displayed at the Black Inventors Exhibit Table under the guidance of Ruth Webster. Marie Nicole Mitchell read an essay on the history of Haiti. The Co-op City Baptist Church youth group Praise Beyond Words and Undefeated Prayzers entertained us with their magnificent praise dances; Malian Music and Dance by Amirikanke Ensemble and poetry recited by Ave Maria Cross. We were also mesmerized by poetry read

by Susie Fuzzell from the Jasper Drama Bunch. The Bronx Youth Empowerment Program (YEP), did a fantastic job

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

Art classes are held on Tuesdays and Saturdays. There are three sessions on Tuesdays to choose from: 1 – 3 p.m., 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. and 5:45 – 7:45 p.m. There are 10 weeks of classes with 20 hours of instruction for $60 and a membership fee of $35. Mr. Moses Groves, BVA’s own art instructor, will be the artistic guide for these Tuesday classes. Mr. Groves is an accomplished artist who has studied at New York University and the Art Students League. He exhibits in the New York and New Jersey area. You can stop by any Tuesday to join us and feel the satisfaction of creating your own pictures.

Ms. Valli Massenburg is the instructor of the Saturday morning classes. You get 10 weeks of classes, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. with 20 hours of instruction for $60

which is a bargain for what you are receiving. Ms. Massenburg is an accomplished artist who was granted an A.S. Diploma from the Parson School of Design and honed and expanded her artistic skills in numerous media, namely oils, acrylic, watercolor, pastels, charcoal, pen and ink, etc.

BVA is a non-profit, self-supporting organization that needs your support to continue offering high level art instruction at these bargain prices. Your support – as members, donators, and events’ supporters – is sorely needed and appreciated. So make a donation to Baychester Visual Arts Association, Inc. – it’s tax deductible.

Checks can be mailed to BVA, P.O. Box 678, Co-op City Station, Bronx, New York 10475. Contact Moses Groves at 201-8620847 for more information.

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

—Sylvia Locha n sky

with their spoken word, especially their president Brian Melford who recited a poem and did yo-yo tricks in addition to Ne Ne Ali who was invited back by popular demand. Jestine Megget delivered a moving rendition of Lift Every Voice and Sing. Our closing presenter earned nothing less than a standing ovation as she presented her theatrical presentation of Harriet Tubman. NCNW Black History Poster board winners Luis Ortiz, Tristan Lopez and Damien Rucker were also honored and presented with gift cards and certificates. Youth participants were awarded Certificates of Participaton. Prizes were also awarded to youth who were able to answer Black History questions. Refreshments were donated by Rodney Dickinson, General Manager of Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen and NCNW members. We’d also

like to thank those who brought donated items that NCNW is collecting for HAITI: first aid kits, band-aids-Neosporin antibiotic ointment, toothpaste, toothbrushes, wipes, deodorants soap and diapers. We will continue to collect items on the following Saturdays, Feb. 27, March 6 and March 13, Dreiser, Room 14 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Today, Saturday, February 27 at 3:30 p.m. in Barnes & Noble in Bay Plaza our Book Club will be discussing “Say You’re One of Them” by Uwem Akpan.

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

Thank you for reading and please join us.

——R ev. Dr. L illia n H ollowa y-M ills

Local doctor participates in health fair at Gloria Wise Community Center

Dr. Wolstein was one of the participants in a recent health fair held at the Gloria Wise Community Center where he provided podiatry exams. Above, Dr. Wolstein (second from right) shared a moment with Kym Hampton and Shameka Christon of the New York Liberty basketball team. The Lady Liberty members made a special guest appearance at the health fair which also provided mammography examinations, diabetes screening and a host of other services. In photo also is Fred Lewis, Executive Director of the Gloria Wise Community Center (second from left).

NO CO-OP CITY TIMES? CALL (718) 585-3331 BETWEEN 9 AM - 2 PM ON SATURDAYS

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Information To Complete IRS Tax Form 5695 — Energy Credits — 2009 Tax Year

North Bronx Youth Sports Association The North Bronx Youth Sports Association (NBYSA) provides recreational youth sports to keep youth physically fit, engaged in positive activities during after school hours and to prepare youth to compete for the many scholarship opportunities that exist at prep schools, colleges and universities throughout the country. NBYSA is a proud member of the Northeast Bronx Sports Federation.

North Bronx Cowboys Youth Tackle Football Preparation for 2010 Tackle Football season is underway. This season, we will introduce a new program, Tiny Mite Tackle Football (for ages 6-7 up to 90 lbs.). The Tiny Mite program will be in addition to Mitey Mite (7-9 up to 105 lbs.), Jr. Pee Wee (8-10 up to 119 lbs.), Pee Wee (9-11 up to 135 lbs.), 7th Grade (up to 13 years old going into the

7th Grade no weight limit) and 9th Grade (up to 15 years old going into the 9th Grade no weight limit). Practices for all Football teams will begin April 3rd. Practice schedule will be Thursday, 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Einstein Ball field. Spring Football will begin at the end of May through June and the 2010 Football season will begin Labor Day weekend. All coaches are certified in Coaching and CPR/ First Aid. Volunteer coaches are also welcome.

North Bronx Cowboys Youth Cheerleading The Cowboys Cheerleaders have been practicing for Spring Competition and Exhibitions. Today, February 27th, there will be a Cheer, Dance and Step Exhibition at Truman High School at 12 p.m. Admission is $5. This season, we will introduce Tiny Mite Cheerleading

for ages 5-7. Registration for Cheerleading is ongoing. Our Cheerleaders compete in the Spring in several competitions and exhibitions, as well as in the Fall in the Big Apple Cheer competition, and in winter competitions. The goal is to win the New York City Competition so we can advance to the National Championships in Florida in November. Cheerleading is a fun and safe sport taught by experienced and certified coaches. Volunteer Cheer, Dance and Step Coaches are always welcome.

Registration for Football and Cheerleading is on Saturdays, March 20th and 27th at the Michelangelo Middle School, 2545 Gunther Avenue.

For information about registering for the 2010 season, please call our office at 718-684-4903. Watch for our new websites coming soon.

North Bronx Cowboys Youth Basketball Registration for our Basketball is ongoing. Practice is on Tuesday and Thursday, 6-8 p.m., and Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Michelangelo Middle School, 2545 Gunther Avenue.

Participants must be 6-14 years of age.

Our experienced coaches are trained and certified. This season, our teams will compete in the Metropolitan AAU Basketball League. Try-outs are still open for all ages. Please call our office for more information or come to the Gym on Saturdays to register.

Soccer is presently on hiatus. We are interviewing for an experienced Soccer Coach. If interested, please call our office.

For more information about our programs or registration, please call 718684- 4903. Office hours are by appointment during the off season.

Goose Island Seniors HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO THOSE WHO CELEBRATE IN THE MONTH OF MARCH. Due to all this bad weather, we canceled our trip to Atlantic City for February 23. But we have now scheduled our next trip to Atlantic City, March 23 on Tuesday to Showboat Casino. Price is $27; Rebate is $30 slot card. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops— Einstein Center, Asch Loop (back of

library) and Dreiser Loop.

Wednesday, March 3, we are having a Bingo game in Room 38 at 1:30 p.m.

Admission is $2 for members only.

Refreshments served.

Thursday, April 8: Going to La Neve’s Haledon, N.J. Classic Oldies. Price: $60 (sixty dollars). Pick-up time is 9:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops. Menu: Antipasta platter, pasta w/vodka sauce, roast beef, chicken Francese, dessert, wine, beer and

soda on table, also coffee, tea, one hour open bar.

Wednesday, June 9, Royal Manor, Garfield N.J. VIVA LAS VEGAS. Pick-up time: 9:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops.

Menu--pasta, salad, roast beef, chicken, also soda, wine, beer on table, coffee, tea and dessert. and one hour open bar.

Thursday, July 15, Platzl Bauhaus, N.Y. A day of food and games. Price: $56 (fifty six dollars). Pick-up time is

8:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops. See Ann or Mary for more information.

Call 718-379-9613 or call Ann at 718-379-0644. When making reservations, please leave a deposit or full payment. We are located at 135 Einstein Center, open Mon.-Thur., 10 a.m. 4:30 p.m.

Don’t miss up on our wonderful trips.

Good health to all.

—M a r y P illa

Donizetti Building 4 Association Our next general meeting will be on March 11th, in our meeting room (4B rear) at 7:30 p.m. We will have a guest speaker, Mr. Corey Jones from Riverbay Dept. of Restoration. After the meeting, we will celebrate one of our member’s

103rd birthday, plus all of our March birthday members. Stop down and join us.

Remember we are going to Atlantic City Showboat Casino on March 27th.

The bus will leave from Donizetti Place at 9 a.m. sharp (be on time). Tickets are

$31 with a $25 return slot. Your seat will be assigned when you pay for your ticket, so pay early to get your choice seat. If you need tickets or more information, call Yvonne, 718-671-6922. Continental breakfast will be served from 8-8:45 a.m.

All money is due before March 13. An executive member will be in the 4B lobby on March 6, from 4:30 -6 p.m. if you wish to pay for your ticket. If not, please call the above number.

—Yvonn e Bur r u s

individual was apprehended and charged accordingly. The victim of the assault was treated and released at a local hospital for minor injuries.

Feb r u a r y 14, 100 Dek r u if Pla ce A major fire broke out in an apartment on the 22nd floor of this building. CCPD,

FDNY, and NYPD responded to this location. The occupants, a husband and wife, were rescued from the apartment. The wife was treated and released, while her husband remains in critical condition as result of burns and smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Public Safety Blotter: Feb. 14 - Feb. 20 Febr u a r y 20, 100 Dr eiser L oop A female complainant reported that she was the victim of an assault and robbery. Investigation revealed that the individual responsible for the crime was known to the victim. The matter is currently under investigation.

Feb r u a r y 19, 100 E r skine P la ce A cooperator reported that his bicycle was removed from in front of his apartment door. An investigation is ongoing.

Feb r u a r y 18, Asch a n d Ad ler A complainant reported that he was assaulted by several unknown males. One

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Coalition to Save Affordable Housing M em b er ship M eetin g of C oa lit ion To Save Affor d a b le Hou sing The next membership meeting of the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing, which will focus on the upcoming Riverbay Board election, will be on Monday, March 8, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 28 of the Bartow Community Center. The membership will be reviewing a report from the Candidate Search Committee. Cooperators who are considering running for the Board and are interested in Coalition endorsement are especially invited to attend.

C oa lition P r in cip les R ea ffir m ed a t M em b er sh ip M eet in g Founding principles of the organization were reviewed, debated and reaffirmed by members of the Coalition at its February 8 membership meeting. Among those principles: Remain in the Mitchell-Lama program to keep Co-op City

affordable for present cooperators and for future working families; endorse and work for enactment of legislation that supports M-L housing; return to a cooperator oriented, in-house General Manager with sufficient staff support; end outsourcing and nepotism and employ in-house union labor.

Br in g Ba ck C oop er a t ive Sp ir it Members at the meeting argued that such policies could save millions of Riverbay dollars. Strong arguments were also made about making Board and Management more transparent and accountable by opening, and televising, all Board meetings and encouraging cooperator participation – returning some of the basic cooperative movement ethos to Co-op City.

R epor t Ab ou t E ven t s Members will receive a report from Team for Change

Legal Defense Committee of its Fish Fry fundraiser held on Saturday, February 20.

Also announced at the February 8 membership meeting was a Jazz Benefit Concert to be held in Auditorium A, Dreiser Center on Saturday, March 7 between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 and are available from Lisa at 718-825-9750.

J oin T he C oa lit ion To Save Affor d a b le H ousin g Join us in the effort to speak truth about privatization and about avoidable financial pressures on the community. Follow this column for notices of meetings. Become a member by sending your annual membership fee of $10 to CTSAH, P.O. Box 64, Bronx, NY 10475.

For information about us, visit our web page — www.ctsah.net.

—Ber n a r d C ylich

Jewish War Veterans Post 500 Due to previous commitments of many of our members, the next meeting of Co-op City Post 500 will now be on the second Sunday of the month, March 14th, at 10 a.m. at the Townhouse Restaurant on Dreiser Loop.

Be aware that this is the day that Daylight Savings Time begins, so remember to reset your clock so you can arrive at the correct hour.

If you are a Jewish veteran and are interested in joining

Post 500, please call our membership officer, Stuart Rosenthal, at 718-379-8876 for information.

We wish all our members and friends a Happy Purim.

—M a r vin Wa r m

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 March. Warm blessings to Ms. Ruth of Building 26A and Ms. Jackie Chambers of Building 26C 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 to Mrs. Jessie Owens and family on the passing of your beloved Mr. Fred Owens, Sr. We all will miss Fred’s genuine smile, his kind heart, and his tasty cooking. Also, our condolences to the Slater family for the loss of your beloved Mrs. Doris Slater. May God bless your loved ones with eternal peace.

Monthly Meeting - Our next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, March 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the rear community

room of Building 26B. H a it ia n R elie f Don a t ion s - Kudos to Barbara Skinner, Arlene Schaeffer, Michele Smith, Agatha Edwards, Zeik Ragine, and YuVonne Lewis for collecting the Haitian Relief donations. Pat yourselves on the back, for you did another splendid job! Thank you to everyone who took out time to forward donations of clothes, shoes, sneakers, canes, and other supplies. A special thanks to our neighbor from Bellamy Loop who traveled over to drop off donations. Everyone’s generosity is greatly appreciated.

F it n ess T ip s - Eating 5 or more small frequent meals promote better digestion, it aids in weight loss, it can reduce constipation, and acid indigestion. So by eating every 3 to 4 hours, you can keep your blood sugar levels steady which reduces food cravings, bingeing, and

overeating.

Be C on sid er a t e - Please do not litter. Deposit your garbage into a garbage can. Residents are reminded to properly bag your garbage before throwing it down the garbage chute. Oversized and extremely large discarded boxes and furniture are not to be placed into the compactor room of your resident floor. Please take them 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 9-1- 1. The life you save could be your own.

—Yu Von n e L ewis

Building 31 Association Thanks to our own Sect. 5 President and member of our Board of Directors William (Bill) Gordon for taking time out of his busy schedule to attend our meeting on Feb 15th. We appreciated him sharing information with us and giving us a heads-up on several bus route changes that have been proposed and telling us about the further discussion taking place on 3/3 at 6 p.m. at the theater on Grand Concourse off Fordham Road. We also appreciated the information regarding the Montefiore Hospital survey on brain changes, and if you’re interested in becoming part of that survey to call him so he can have your name added to the list. He reminded us about the windows program and that we are still scheduled for July and that they are currently doing only 3 appointments per day. You will be able to use for income tax purposes information regarding the energy grant we are all entitled to take. In the Jan. 30th Co-op City Times, there was a for-

mula and he will ask them to repeat the article for those of us that missed it.

Our President reminded us that anytime you notice outages in our laundry room, calls can be made by cooperators if you notice longer than usual delays in repairs.

He also reminded us that it is also time to pay dues of $5 per apartment to the association fund. This fund helps to support the functionality and programs that have been introduced to cooperators so that we can continue in our journey with our goals, helping all cooperators of our building in various ways.

Collections will commence on Fri., March 12th, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. & also on Sat., March 13th, 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.

We ask for your financial support and hope you understand how much we need every apartment to become involved. Please check the bulletin board for reminders of dates and times.

Our Game night has become better and better, as entertainment without traveling outside of your building is a good thing. Won’t you please join us? The Movie Night first show was successful and everyone that attended and saw the movie Mamma Mia fully enjoyed the movie and the popcorn. Look for the next movie night; where else can you enjoy and donate $2 to the movies and get popcorn too.

Margo from the B side won our 50/50 and Audrey from the A side walked away with the door prize at end of our meeting. It could have been yours if you were there.

We will be looking for you next time, don’t forget this is your Association, your home, and together there is unity and we can maintain our quality of life as it stands and try to improve it together. We want your ideas and ask that you share them at the meetings so please come, bring a neighbor when you see the notices posted.

—M a r ilyn M cDa n iel

Building 24 Association Hi Neighbors! Do you hear the Trumpets Blaring? The Drums Beating and the Flags Waving?

Well, all of these things are for our successful showing for the Haitian Relief Project in which we were proud to take part.

We collected enough items of clothing, canned food, children clothes, toys, toiletries and other items to fill 14, yes fourteen giant boxes. We also had some special items; two crutches and our winner, a new baby stroller. How’s that for sharing and caring?

In our haste to get this project going, we neglected to get the names of the contributors. Blame it on our senior moment!

We are sure God will bless you and we salute for your giving of yourself to help others in need.

Moving on — We have not started to collect our dues for this year because we put all our effort in the Haitian Project; we could not get the dues started. Now, we are ready to enroll you in our In-House organization. The dues are only $5 per family per year.

To our new neighbors, we invite you to join us. It was your choice to move here, now join us in helping you to your decision to take a step further.

Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, March 9th. We hope to have an interesting speaker. Information will be announced at a later date. I recently read a quote that I would like to give you for your thoughtful moments: “We Make A Living By What We Get, But We Make A Life By What We Give.” Think about it.

—C elest in e W it h ey

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Zodiacs Track Club On Friday, February 19th, Zodiacs’ participated in the Armory Youth Classic. Our young athletes put on a show with their outstanding running. Within the last 3 months, our young runners (6 to 8 years old) improved up to 5 seconds in some races. Kristoff Burrell took 2nd place in the 800 and 400 meter races. Jackie Kendall took 2nd place in the 200 meter race and 4th in the 400 meters.

Geavonna Tolbert took 1st place in the 800 meter run. The future look bright for them. The older athletes performed well also: Hugh Frazier won the 1500 meter race, Shem Spencer won the 400 meter and 55 meter race. Running his personal

best time in the 200 meter race was Adam Abodollan, taking 2nd place. Dominque Jackson continues her winning streak with 1st place in the 55 meter and 2nd in the 200 meter race. Winning 1st place for the first time in the midget division, was Mathem Topkins in the shot put. Captain Devon Seignious took 1st place in the shot put and Captain Francine Pinnock took 2nd second. Running his personal best in the 400 meter race was Oniell Hilton with a 3rd place win. Tyrone Ingram took 1st place in the long jump.

Zodiacs’ will be having orientation for new athletes on Saturday, April 3rd in the Bartow Community Room at 7:00

p.m. Continue to read the Co-op City Times for additional information.

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 travelling to Landover, Maryland to the 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, that’s 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 sea-

son, 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 web site ZODIACSTRACK.ORG. —W in st on Din k in s

Co-op City Two-Hand Touch Football League The Football League regretfully announces that due to the severe weather conditions, the league has decided to suspend the season until April 10. We have delayed game time in order to play during the warmer times of the day, but to no avail, the weather displayed a greater force. The league wanted to begin all games on Saturday, March 6th but as of now, we are expecting more snow. We are

trying to make the best decisions based on the inclement weather.

We would like to thank the players, coaches and referees for their support and dedication. Please note the following schedule of games: The league will resume play of games with each junior team having scrimmage on Saturday, April 10th at 10 a.m. with the match-up between the Jr. Jets and Jr.

After our meeting on Wednesday, February 17, at about 9 p.m., three of Broun Place cooperators encountered Public Safety Officer Martinez on his way to answer a call for help sent by the “Alert Bracelet System,” in this case programmed to our Public Safety Department. It was Ann Ventrella, Lana Spalding and Eva Lazaar who spoke to the officer as he went to rescue our neighbor, Phyllis Williams.

Ms. Williams attributes her life being saved to Officer Martinez and thanks him and the responding team from EMT that came to her assistance as she fought to survive the effects of a stroke. We have always been

aware of Officer Martinez’s sensitivity and sincerity and this further underscored his capability. Some people do a job while others do the job from the heart.

Again, Broun Place Association thanks the team of snow removers that did such a great job in Broun Place. We also thank the team that finally fixed the outside flood lights that were out. Just a reminder, however, it is your responsibility to change your outside over-door light bulb unless you can’t, then ask at the CSO for help. But what is up with the amount of personal garbage people are littering? Please help keep our neighborhood clean. We welcome

On Thursday, February 18th, the Debs Place Townhouse Association held its monthly meeting in Room 1 of the Dreiser Center.

The meeting was called to order by our President, Irene Robinson, and after the minutes of the last meeting were read and accepted, Irene gave a brief run down on what was going on in Co-op

City. One of the main issues dealt with the recent fires that have occurred. Irene pointed out that the Fire Department had a problem getting into the apartments because nobody had a spare key.

She again reminded all of us that we should give a key to a neighbor, friend or relative to be used in the event of an emergency.

Eagles. Then at 11:15, the Jr. Cowboys vs. Jr. Giants. On Sunday, April 11th at 10 a.m., the Sr. Jets will take on Sr. Eagles and then at 11:15, the Sr. Cowboys vs. the Sr. Giants.

The regular season will begin on Saturday, April 17th at 10 a.m. with the Jr. Cowboys vs. the Jr. Jets, and then at 11:15, the Sr. Cowboys vs. the Sr. Jets. April 18th at 10 a.m., the Jr. Giants vs. the Jr. Eagles

will face off, followed at 11:15, by the Sr. Giants vs. the Sr. Eagles. The last games of the season will take place on Saturday, April 24th, when the Jr. Cowboys meet the Jr. Giants and then the Jr. Eagles and at 11:15, the Sr. Jets vs. Sr. Eagles.

Once again, the league would like to thank all participants and hope to see everyone in the spring.

—Kevin Washington

Broun Place Townhouse Association 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. Co-op City rules will be

enforced. Call 718-671-3050 for public safety emergencies; call 9-1-1 for life threatening emergencies only.

February was Black History Month and there were events highlighting the great contributions of African Americans to the United States. Hope you got to some and remember these contributions forever.

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 this week.

—Eva Lazaar

Debs Place Townhouse Association After Irene finished her report, the meeting was turned over to Mr. Kevin Keenan, Director of Health and Safety.

Mr. Keenan is responsible to make sure that Riverbay meets all health and safety requirements of the city, state and federal governments. He spent a great deal of time discussing the question of mold in Co-op City. According to Mr.

Keenan, mold is always present in the air, but only grows on organic surfaces.

There is very little mold present in our community.

Mr. Keenan is not part of our Public Safety Department. The next meeting of the association will be on Thursday, March 18th. Hope to see you all then.

—Irene Robinson

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

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

CH ANGE TO GO O D H ABIT S FO R BET TE R HE ALTH . When is the best time to take my blood pressure? Take your pressure at different times of the day for several days and see when it’s the highest. This is the time to take it on a regular basis 2 New Exciting Event 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 variety of sports activities, enjoy recreational classes, play games, watch synchronized swimmers & other events, socialize, etc. Housing in college dorms, enjoy special theme meals. Costs approximately $350 (transport costs to be determined by # of participants). Ask Ellie for more details.

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

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

(1) LINE DANCE 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 (fund-raising), October 20 – Nov. 4, (Johannesburg, Sun City, Durban, Swaziland, Capetown), approx. $4200. If still interested, call Ellie (718379-4429) and leave your mailing address.

The flyer is ready to mail. Only 10 seats available. First to deposit ($500) gets a seat. P.O. BOX 75-3333, BRONX, NY 10475. Need a roommate?

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

Package includes: airfare/food/National Parks Tour/sea animals/Glacier cruis-

es/Native Heritage Museum, etc. Need roommates. Send $500 deposit immediately to Single Source Productions, P.O. BOX 75-3333, BRONX, NY 10475. Need a roommate?

AARP Dr iver Safet y (2 day) Pr ogr a m for 10% in su r a n ce d iscou n t & p oin t r em ova l: Classes (# 1 027) Feb. 8th & 9th - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., $12/$14 members/non-members; (#2 028) Apr. 6 & 7 - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Call to leave mailing address for application.

If you are interested in any other activities and need more info., contact Ellie immediately .

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

SINGLE SOURCE PRODUCTIONS, P.O. BOX 75-3333 - EINSTEIN STATION, BRONX, NY 10475; 718-379-4429; imaminor377@yahoo.com.

—Ellie Minor

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African-American Association C om m un it y Ser vice C r ed it – If you are a high school student and need community service credit, please contact us at 718-379-5555.

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

Women’s Histor y M onth C elebr a tion – 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 by some of the greatest female vocalists. You will also be entertained by “Joy in Motion” belly dancers. Admission is FREE. The dinner donation is $10 or more and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Haiti relief.

Checks or money orders payable to Doctors Without Borders are acceptable.

The Association invites everyone to participate in one or more of the following programs: J ob/E nt r epr en eur ia l Pr 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 jobs, fill out employment applications and role play for job interviews.

Bu siness O pp or t u nit y Wor ksh op Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 646-721-8185.

Yoga & P ila t es M a t C la sses – The Spring Session begins Tuesday, March 2nd, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2.

Register now. Call 718-671-8364.

The Drammeh Institute C AL L F OR AP P L I C AT I ONS: The Drammeh Institute is now accepting applications for its free intensive filmmaking workshop, the "Full Circle Project," and plans to have another exciting summer for 2010!

Participants will have the opportunity to work one-on-one with professional filmmakers and poetry artists, and create a personal work that will be showcased as a year-long e-exhibit online. Due to the limited number of spaces, the selection

process will be competitive. Interested applicants have until May 15th to submit their applications.

R eq uir em en ts: Applicants must be between the ages of 14 and 18 and live within the region. Applications can be requested by email: FCProject@live.com, or write to The Drammeh Institute, Inc., P.O. Box 558, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY10475. The Full Circle Project 2010 is free. For information, please call Elise Edwards at 718-737-1976. —I m a n Nur

Happy Birthday, Gabriella!

Let’s play hopscotch & pick up sticks, Guess what? My baby’s turning 6.

Love always, —Mom m y

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

Book St ud 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 led by Brother Kaba Hiawatha Kamene. This book can be purchased at Sisters Book Store in Harlem, NY. For more information, call 718-379-5555.

C omp u ter Tr a ining P r ogr a m – The next session is 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 about XP, Vista, and 7, Mac and PC Operating Systems. Learn to find any information you need to know about your computer; how to set up your centralized mailbox, home office; how to manage your work-

flow and other basic administrative procedures. Become your own boss! Admission is FREE. 718-379-5555.

Cu b Scouts/Boy Scouts – A Parents’ Meeting was recently held in order to reestablish 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. Call 718-379-5555.

Gener a l Member ship M eeting – At our general membership meeting, we will celebrate Women’s History Month 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.

—F r a n cin e R . J on es

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

Telephone: (718) 320-0844.

Week ly Sch ed u le: Sunday: Service 9 a.m. Sunday School: 9 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m.

Thursday: Choir Rehearsal, 7-8 p.m. Friday: Youth Group 4-6:00 p.m. Young Adults 6:30-9 p.m. The Sunday School leads services every fourth Sunday and the Young Adults lead services every fifth Sunday.

During Lent, Wednesday Night Bible Study is replaced by Stations of the Cross hosted by different organizations within the church.

Up com in g E ven t s: - A Quiet Day hosted by the Women’s Guild.

- Cake Sale, March 20, 11:00 a.m. until sold out.

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

—Kevin Wa llace

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

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

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

OT H E R SC HE DUL E D E VE NT S: Tomorrow at our 11:00 a.m. Service – “GO RED SUNDAY,” sponsored by the Sister to Sister Women’s and Nurses Ministries. All worshipers are asked to wear something red

in cooperation with the American Heart Association’s effort to raise awareness of heart disease in women.

Also tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. – Sunday School Black History Month presentation: “Blacks in the Bible – Part II.” 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 it’s off to Franklin Mills for shopping.

Tickets: $60 (adults); $50 (children up to 14 years of age).

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

Sunday, March 14, 3:30 p.m. - Annual Observance of the Ushers’ Anniversary.

Join Soul Sisters Reading Network on Saturday, March 20th, 10:00 a.m. at the Annex for their next book discussion, Yann Martel’s LIFE OF PI, a witty and glorious spiritual adventure that makes us question what it means to be alive and to believe. RSVP by March 17th at cpcsis-

ters@aol.com or (718) 320-1193. Light refreshments served.

Thursday, June 17 – Saturday, June 19–Join the Missionary Ministry for their “Girlfriends Getaway Part II” for two nights’ luxurious accommodations at the Crowne Plaza Reading Hotel, Reading, PA. Price: $375/double occupancy. For reservations and/or additional information, call (718) 671-0425 or (718) 379-4237.

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

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

—E va n G. M it ch ell

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

Please support our efforts by sending us your tax deductible contribution, made payable to: Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc, Post Office Box 619, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Churches and organizations that desire to join the Coalition may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 320-1861 or (718) 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

Building 30 Association The Building 30 Association (A & B) is here for you!

There is always an advantage to becoming a member of your association. Won’t you please join?

Building Association will be collecting the annual dues of $5 at our next meeting. The dues will cover January 1, through December 31.

Be sure to read the Building 30 Bulletin Board located in your lobby to learn of future get together events.

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

Attention: We have an email address. It is: Building30@hotmail.com.

Do you have a problem? We want to know so that we might get help for you. We will write a letter to Riverbay Corporation 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

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nicely. She has patience and teaches you with feeling.

Give it a try! It’s a great way to exercise your mind and fingers.

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

—M ir ia m E . Ber lofsky

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Circle of Christ Church - Hearts of Love Ministry of NY “Pressing towards the prize” Reverend Elisamuel “Sam” Colon and the Congregation of Circle of Christ Church would like to extend an invitation of love and peace in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Please join us for a time of adoring worship, praise and the Word of God. Allow the Lord to reach into your heart and help you see the road of light and joy.

Circle of Christ Church is a beacon which the Lord has lit onto Co-op City and it is our purpose as a church and as children of God to serve, teach and bring forth the Gospel for all to hear and witness.

Focus Verse of the Week: Be still, and know that I am God. —Psalm 46:10 (KJV) Upcoming Events & Schedule Changes: Grief Counseling for Haitian Families: Dr. Derek Suite and his staff at Full Circle Life Center are offering free grief counseling to families who lost a love one during the earthquake in Haiti. The offices are located

at 2429 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY. Please call for an appointment at 718-518-7009.

Black History Month Service; Sunday, February 28, at 11 a.m. Please join us as Dr. Derek Suite from Full Circle Life Center and Rev. Alfonso Wyatt of Greater Allen AME Church lead our service. All are welcome to join us.

C om m u n ion Ser vice: Sunday, March 7th at 11 a.m.

Please join us at the Lord’s Table.

Sch ed u le of Ser vice: Sundays: Worship Service** 11 a.m. start ** First Sunday of each month is our Communion Service.

Children’s Church (4-12 years old) 11 a.m. start Fridays: Bible Study and Prayer* 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Youth Fellowship & Bible Study 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

FYI: All Sunday services are recorded on CD for a donation of $5. Please see Elder Raul Torres after service and place your order.

Circle of Christ Church helps support missions in Peru, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Bronx and Africa. Join us in our goal to expand God’s work throughout the world. Please make all donations to Circle of Christ Church – memo Missions.

You can submit your prayer request online at prayer@circleofchristchurch.org or give your request to an usher during Friday or Sunday services.

CCC Children’s Church (4 thru 12) & Little Lambs Church (ages 2 thru 4) is available on Sundays. Please see Elder Diane Torres or Deaconess Judy Melendez.

P lea se m a il a ll you r in q u ir ies or d on a t ion s t o t h e followin g a d d r ess: Circle of Christ Church, 1304 Beach Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472-1909; 718-864-4002 or 203-559-1494.

Ser vice L oca t ion : 2049 Bartow Avenue – Bartow Community Center, Room #31, Bronx, NY 10475.

Web sit e: www.circleofchristchurch.org.

—J esu s R a m os

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 the 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 Bish op Noel J on es 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!!

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

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

Sunday Morning Worship – 12:00 p.m.

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

Family night – 7:30 (on selected Fridays) Children’s Church – Every 2nd Sunday of every month Communion – Every 1st Sunday of every month —P a st or An t h on y Da vis

Iglesia Marcos 16:15 “Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge you will be judge; and with the measure you use, it will be measure back…” Matt. 7:1 What was Jesus calling for when He ordered his followers to “judge not?” Did He want us to close our eyes to error and evil? Did He intend that supervisors forgo critical performance reviews of their employees? Or that news editors and art critics pull their punches? Or that juries refrain from judgment? Should we decline any assessment of others, since none of us are perfect?

No, those would all be misapplications of Jesus teachings. In the first place, He was not commanding blind acceptance, but grace toward others. Since we are not perfect, we need to stop bothering with the failings of others and start attending to serious issues of our own. This verse does not disallow the right of making moral and spiritual judgments but forbids a bitter, hostile, and unkind spirit which delights in finding fault with others. Hypocritical self-righteousness has no place in the life of a Christian.

We condemn someone for stumbling, but we did not see the blows he took yesterday we judge a woman for the limp in her walk, but we cannot see the tack in her shoe. We mock the fear in their eyes, but have no idea how many stones and darts they’ve dodged. They are too loud? Perhaps they fear being neglected again. Are they too timid? Perhaps they fear failing again. Too slow? Perhaps they fell the last time they hurried. You don’t know; only one who has followed yesterday’s steps can be their judge.

Not only are we ignorant about yesterday, we are ignorant about tomorrow. Dare we judge a book while chapters are yet unwritten? Should we pass verdict on a painting while the artist still holds the brush? How can you dismiss a soul until God’s work is completed? (Phil 1:6) Is there room, then, to assess others especially when we know we are no perfect? Yes, but only in Jesus way: with love, compassion and understanding, with fairness and with a readiness to forgive. When we are called upon to correct others, we should act like a good doctor whose pur-

pose is to bring healing—not like an enemy who attacks.

We invite everyone to join us in our worship services, Bible studies and prayer meetings. Our services are in Room 42, at the Einstein Community Center (Sec 5).

Su n d a y Sch ool: for adults in Spanish and for the youth in English at 10 a.m.

Su n d a y wor sh ip : in Spanish at 11:45 a.m.

Tu esd a y: Bible study at 8 p.m.

T h u r sd a y: Prayer service at 8 p.m.

F r id a y: Worship service at 7:30 p.m.

Our new pastor is Reinaldo Martinez, and he welcome the opportunity to serve you. For more information, 718-671-6112.

—P. C r esp o

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• Pre-need counseling

• Ample Parking on premises

• Out of town services

• Casket Showroom on premises

• Cremations

Personalized & Professional Care

A dignified funeral every family can afford.

All areas are handicapped accessible

Worldwide Shipping including Caribbean, Africa & South America

718-231-7647 Call 24 Hours

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Serving all cultures & faiths

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

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

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

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

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

On Sunday, February 28, we will celebrate Black History Sunday, at our 11 a.m. service. Our guest speaker will be Rev. James Logan, Executive Minister at Convent Avenue Baptist Church, in Harlem, NY.

“Feast Delivers,” hosted by the Just For Men Ministry, invites everyone to participate. Make your selection by circling the item(s) on the menu. This month, the feast has a corned beef dinner special, with all the trimmings, at a cost of $21.. 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. Distribution will be at the church on Saturday, March 13 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Call the church for additional information.

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

p.m. Our program can help your child prepare for the ELA, Math and Science state tests that will be held in the Spring. Ongoing registration is held during program hours the first two weeks of each month.

For additional information, call 917-6202859 or 718-671-8449.

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

—H a t t ie L . L u ca s

Church of the Savior Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder, and Rev. Gregory McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a nondenominational, inter-racial, intercultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Coop City community; may 2010 bring you healing, new direction and peace. A

warm welcome awaits you!! We love you for who you are, not what you have.

Please call us at 718-320-0002 or 917734-4058 for more information. Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you, not what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you.

Church of the Savior is located at 120 DeKruif Place – street level, (under Building #7 near Dreiser Loop). Take the 26, 28, 30 or QBX1 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl.

Sermon topic is “Cured despite attitude?”

Scr ip t u r e r ea d in g: Rev. McMillian will be bringing the sacred word. Verse Corinthians, Chapter 13, Paul’s love letter to the world.

Thought to warm your heart - “God may say ‘Wait,’ but God never says ‘Worry.’”

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

Divine Worship – 10:30 a.m.

Week ly Act ivit ies – Good News! The second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 a.m., tune into a

“Word” from Church of the Savior on BronxNet Channel 70. Tune in and be blessed!

Be r ea ve m e n t Su p p or t G r ou p Monday - 7:00 p.m. Do you need a safe, confidential place where you can share your grief? Have you lost a spouse, mother, father, significant other, child, friend, brother or sister? Are you hurting, feel no one understands your pain?

Members of our group are also grieving a loss and are here for you. We welcome you to join us. We respect and affirm all persons.

—R ev. Dr. R ob er t A. Sm it h , J r.

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

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Monday, March 1

Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

Library

Library

Library, Exercise, Chat Session

9:30 - 1 in Rm. 31

9:30 - 1:00 in Rm. 49

9:30 - 1:00 in Rm. 7

Alert & Alive

Dominoes

Crochet & Knitting

10:00 in Rm. 31

10:00 in Rm. 45

Around The Lunch Table

Stay Well Exercise

Bingo

11:30 in Rm. 49

Walking Club

11:00 in Rm. 31

Dominoes

Bingo

12:30 in Rm. 31

1:00 in Rm. 49

9:00 in Rm. 7

Date:

Orange-pineapple Mon., juice, spaghetti w/meat Mar. 1 sauce, green beans

Freestyle Dancing

Tuesday, March 2

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

Bingo

Mixed Cultural Dance

1:00 in Rm. 49

10:30 in Aud. A

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Orange juice, knockwurst w/sausage & onions, baked beans, cole slaw

Whole wheat bread, red apples

Apple juice, tilapia fish, fried rice, buttered carrot

Pineapple-orange juice, bbq chicken, corn on the cob

Rye bread, diced pears in pear juice

Wed., Mar. 3

Baked chicken, baked potato, broccoli florets

Apple juice, meat loaf, mashed potatoes, green beans

Whole wheat bread, Fresh oranges

Thurs., Mar. 4

Orange juice, baked salmon, garlic macaroni, Harvard beets

Orange juice, chicken, penne ala vodka, carrots

Rye bread, fruit salad

Fri., Mar. 5

Pineapple juice, bbq chicken, angel hair pasta, tossed salad w/dressing

Salmon, red kidney beans w/white rice, broccoli spears

Whole wheat bread, apricots

1:00 in Rm. 7

Library, Exercise, Chat session,

Non-Kosher

Tues., Mar. 2

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

Kosher

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

Wednesday, March 3

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

Bingo

Dominoes

10:00 in Rm. 31

10:00 in Rm. 45

Stay Well Exercise 10:00 in Rm. 31

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

Spelling Bee 10:00 in Rm. 49

Line Dancing

Garden Club 10:30 in Rm. 7

Spanish Practice Class

Tai Chi

10:30 in Computer lab

11:00 am in Rm. 2

Dominoes

Bingo

Art

12:30 in Rm. 31

1:00 in Rm. 49

1:00 pm in Rm. 7

Dominoes

9:30 – 1:00 in Rm. 7

10:00 am in Rm. 45

Line Dancing/BJ’s

11:00 am in Rm. 31

Word Games 10:30 am in Rm. 31

Library, Exercise, Chat

Bingo 10:00 in Rm. 31

Thursday, March 4

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

Library 9:30am – 1:00pm in Rm. 31

Chat session 9:30 – 1:00, Rm. 31

12:30 pm in Rm.31

10 -11 in Rm. 45

BJ’s Presentation 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

1:00 in Rm. 49

“Movie Madness”

Dominoes

9:30 a.m., Rm. 31

10 am, Rm. 45

Bingo

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

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

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

10:00 in Rm. 31

Friday, March 5

Stay Well Exercise

Bingo

Dominoes

Spelling Bee

Art

Crochet & Knitting

10:00 in Rm. 45

9:00 in Rm. 2

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

11:00 in Rm. 8

10:00-11:30 in Rm. 49

*Schedule subject to changes without notice*

11:00 in Rm. 31

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

Meditative Moments

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

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

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

Upcoming February Events/Trips BJ ’s R ep r esen t a t ive - James Collier will be at the Dreiser Community Center on Thursday, March 4th. He will give a presentation at 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. in Eli’s Line Dancing Class followed by a presentation at Room 4 from 11 a.m.12 p.m. If seniors want to enroll, this is the time. Upcoming BJ’s presentations at Einstein, Friday, March 19th in Room 49 and Bartow, Monday, March 22nd in Room 31 from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. for both centers.

C en t r a l Aven u e Sh op p in gThursday, March 4th - Transportation/ boxed lunch only $13. Three stops – 1st stop - Christmas Shop - 2 hours, 2nd Stop - Trader Joe’s - 1 hour, 3rd stopAmazing Savings - 2 hours of shopping.

Pick-up information: Bartow - 9:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop-9:15 a.m., Einstein Loop9:30 a.m. Departure, 3:00 p.m. Phone registration will begin immediately at 10 a.m., please sign up by calling the Bartow office at (718) 320-2066.

PAL I SADE S M AL L - Thursday, March 8th - Transportation/boxed lunch only $10. Pick-up information: Bartow at 9:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop at 9:15 a.m., Einstein Loop at 9:30 a.m. Phone registration will begin immediately at 10 a.m., please sign up by calling the Bartow office at (718) 320-2066.

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

Wood bur y C om m on s - Thursday, March 25th - Transportation/boxed lunch only $10. Pick-up information: Asch Loop at 9:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop at 9:15 a.m., Einstein Loop at 9:30 a.m.

Phone registration will begin immediately at 10 a.m., please sign up by calling

the Bartow office at (718) 320-2066.

BJ ’s Sh op p in g Da y – Pelham Manor, Monday, March 29th – 4 hours of shopping, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. /transportation $5. Pick-up information: Bartow at 9:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop at 9:15 a.m., Einstein Loop at 9:30 a.m. Return at 2:00 p.m. Phone registration will begin immediately at 10 a.m., please sign up by calling the Bartow office at (718) 320-2066.

L I M I T E D SPAC E ! PAYMENT IS REQUIRED UPON REGISTRATION IN ORDER TO GET TICKETS. R in gl in g Br ot h er s & Ba r n u m & Ba i le y C ir cu s presents Barnum’s FUNUNDRUM! At Madison Square Garden, NYC on Wednesday, March 31, 11:00 a.m. sharp-$45 per person.

Trip includes coach bus transportation & please act fast and reserve your seat.

Kids are welcomed to join us and enjoy a wonderful family day out while school is out for spring recess. Upon registration, please make payments to the local senior centers from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. or at the Bartow office MondayFriday from 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.

SPAC E I S L IM IT E D - Upcom ing Tr ip . PLEASE SIGN UP FAST TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT - CORNERSTONE PRODUCTIONS presents Sunshine, Lollipops, & Rainbows.

Monday and Tuesday, April 26th and 27th, $200 per person. ROOMS ARE DOUBLE OCCUPANCY. 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.

FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED BY MARCH 12TH.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE BUILDING & TOWNHOUSES ASSOCIATIONS Coalition To Save Affordable Housing “Concert”: Sun., 3/7; 4:00 pm (Dreiser Aud. A) Debs Place Association “Meeting”: 3/4; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room # 8)

HOBBIES African American Association, Yoga/Pilates Classes”: Tues., 3/2; & Thurs., 3/4; 6:00 pm all classes being held in (Dreiser Room 2) Co-op City Duplicate Bridge Club: Wed., 3/3; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room 9)

RELIGIOUS Circle of Christ Church: Fri., 3/5; 6:00 pm & Sun., 3/7; 9:00 am Church Service (Bartow Rooms # 28 & # 31)

Church of the New Vision Bible Study: Sun., 3/7; 9:00 am (Einstein Rm. # 38) Deeper Life Bible Church: Tues., 3/2; 5:00 pm (Dreiser Room # 1) Faith @ Work Christian Church: Thurs., 3/4; 5:30 pm & Sun., 3/7; 8:00 am in (Dreiser Rm # 8 )

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15: Sun., 3/7; 10:00 am (Einstein Rm # 35) Harvest Restoration Ministries: Sun., 3/7; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room # 10) Mt. Calvary Baptist Church: Thurs., 3/4; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room # 9)

SCOUTS Girl Scouts Greater New York: Fri., 3/5; 3:00 pm Dreiser Rooms 1, 2, 4, & 9, “Worlds Day” Sat., 3/6; 10:00 am (Dreiser Aud. A)

SENIORS Seniors Nutrition Program: Mon – Fri 3/1;-3/5; 9:00 am (Bartow Room # 31, Dreiser Room. # 4; Einstein Rm. # 49)

Retirees of Dreiser Loop “Meeting”: Wed., 3/3; 1:00 pm (Dreiser Aud. A)

SERVICE & CIVIC Weight Watchers Nutrition Program: Tues., 3/2; “Meeting Time” 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room 4) National Association of Retired Federal Employees “Meeting”: Mon., 3/1; 9:00 am (Dreiser Room # 9)

Williamsbridge Youth Club “Meeting”: Thurs., 3/4; 4:00 pm (Dreiser Room # 1), “Executive Meeting” Fri., 3/5; 5:00 pm (Dreiser Room # 8) Einstein Cancer Care “Meeting”: Mon., 3/1; 1:30 pm (Einstein Room # 38)

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.

All The Youthful Days on Saturday, February 27 @ 2 p.m.

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

Teen Book Group — Friday, March 5 • 3:00 p.m.

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

Teen Tag — Tuesday, March 2 • 4:00 p.m.

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

Chess Club — Thursday, March 4 • 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 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.

AARP Chapter #4997 F YI : The next meeting of AARP Chapter #4997 is scheduled for MONDAY, MARCH 8th, 1 p.m. in Dreiser Loop Auditorium “A.” Arrive early to sign-up and/or pay for all trips.

F YI -2: This past weekend marked the 39th Annual NYS Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislators Caucus. AARP NY exhibited at two booths for this event, which over 3,000 people, legislators and government officials attended. Visitors to AARP’s booths gained information on Create the Good and the proposed cuts to EPIC in the state budget. More than 140 people signed up to be e-activists and over 130 signed petitions to protect EPIC! Governor Paterson even made his way over to our tables and had a picture taken with all of the volunteers and staff. Special thanks went out to all the volunteers who spent their Saturday with AARP getting the word out on these important issues (with President Collins & Dolores Cornelius representing Chapter #4997).

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

Get well wishes to Josephine Maldonado; Heartfelt Condolence to Evan Mitchell on the loss of her stepmother.

To notify Peachtree Chapter of illness or bereavement, contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-6715493.

2010 TOUR COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES: March 15 & 16 – 4-hour stay at Philadelphia Park Casino w/bonus; after

checking-in at Inn at Reading, evening entertainment at a comedy show w/a prime rib dinner (or stuffed shrimp) & champagne; next day, a full breakfast and Sight & Sound Theater (new production) of “The Story of Joseph” before heading home – SOLD OUT – Departure information at the March 8th meeting — 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); Mid-mezzanine seats (suggest that you bring a “buddy” to walk home with you – late return) — $125/person — (full payment due a.s.a.p.); a few tickets remaining – contact Wini.

July 20 (Tues.) – Return of the 3-in-1 Day Outing – trip includes lunch at Phillips Seafood Restaurant; a boat ride in Atlantic City Harbor and 6-hour stay at an Atlantic City Casino (to be announced) — $75 – See Jeanne – 718379-3742.

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

Handicapped Adults Association Dues for the year 2010 are now due.

Dues are $12; Either bring it to the office or mail your check to: The Handicapped Adults, 177 Dreiser Loop, Room #13, Bronx N.Y. 10475.

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

Our annual Chinese luncheon is Sunday, February 28, 1:00 p.m., Room #4, Dreiser Community Center. The cut off date is February 24th. If you are interested in attending, please get your food order in now.

F L E A M AR K E T: Greeting card

sale—two cards for 25¢ while sale lasts.

Jewelry, soft covered books 5 for $1, hard covered books 50¢ each, videos $1 each and we have a nice selection, DVDs are $3 each, wooden canes for $5 each, a Pronto motorized wheelchair for sale, also a manual wheelchair for sale for $50.

Come into the office and look around.

The Handicapped Adults are no longer collecting for the Haiti earthquake. We want to thank the people who donated money for this disaster.

Our next General membership meeting will be February 28th, which is our Chinese luncheon.

—Ar len e R od r iq u ez

Einstein Cancer Fund General Membership meeting, March 2nd at 1:30 p.m. in Room 38 at Einstein Loop Center. Refreshments will be served.

March 9th – Showboat Casino - $27 with $30 slot play bonus. Pick-up at 8:00

a.m. at Einstein Loop followed by Asch Loop & Dreiser.

March 16th – China Inn Buffet at Peartree at 1:00 p.m. for members only luncheon. Cost per member, $7.

—Lyd ia R u a s

Please submit your articles for clubs and organizations via email to:

cctimes@riverbaycorp.com

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Young Israel of Co-op City Purim Schedule The Festival of Purim will be observed on Saturday evening, February 27th and Sunday, February 28th.

Rabbi Solomon I. Berl will read the Megillah (Book of Bather) at services in theYoung Israel of Co-op City on Saturday

Purim Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue The source for the holiday of Purim is the Biblical Book of Esther.

Purim, the Feast of Lots, assures unusual significance in modern times.

Modern anti-Semitism does not differ radically from the irrational hatred of Haman toward the Jews. Purim is particularly symbolic of the fate of Israel among the nations. It teaches the Jew not to place too great reliance on the goodwill of rulers, and not to despair in the face of cruel conditions which seem hopeless and unbearable. Salvation is to be secured by courage to fight for one’s convictions and faith in the Eternal.

Purim never grows old. In every age, the Jew is attacked by Hamans

and their like. Tyrants and oppressors have come and gone throughout the ages, but Israel and its cultural heritage have survived, and continue to flourish and create.

This holiday assumes particular significance in our day. Not only Jews, but all persecuted minorities will find in it a ray of light and salvation. The Purim message to all peoples is to strive to make the world a better place to live in, and that can be achieved only by guaranteeing to all good people everywhere, their G-d given rights to live and to accomplish, and by regarding all human beings as equals, as they are in the eyes of G-d.

evening, February 27th, at 7:00 p.m.

Services on Sunday Morning, February 28th, will begin at 8:00 a.m. and the Megilllah will be read at 8:30 a.m.

All are welcome! A happy Purim to all!

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

Please try to attend whenever possible. We would like to remind our members and any Jewish people in Co-op City looking for a conservative synagogue, we are still here, and all are welcome. Try to take a Saturday and come to services when you can.

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

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

—F r ied a E p st ein

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

For a $3 donation, you can enjoy com-

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

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

—F r ied a E p st ein

Traditional Synagogue The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 115 Einstein Loop, welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. 718-379-6920.

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, March 5, is before 5:33 p.m.

Shabbos ends today, Saturday, February 27, at 6:26 p.m. We recite Havdallah (The Recital over the Wine) at the end of Shabbos.

Mincha services on Saturday, Feb. 27 are at 12:25 p.m./12:39 p.m.

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

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

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

The evening class will take place during the Shalosh Seudos (the third meal). The topic for this week is “Purim-On the Megillah.”

This class starts at 5:20 p.m.

Coming Events: Saturday, February 27 at 9:00 a.m.

Morning Services. The Torah portion for this day is Tetzaveh. Purim begins tonight.

Maariv services are at 6:15 p.m., followed by the reading of the Megillah.

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 the great buys.

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 Mahh Jonng. 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!

Sunday, March 21 – Sisterhood Paid-upBrunch. More information to follow at later date.

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.

Thank you to all the members who attended the informative General Membership meeting this past Sunday.

Dues for 2010 are now in order!

Please! Support the Synagogue. Thank you.

Shalom!

—Mir iam E velyn Ber lofsky

Temple Beth-El Temple Beth-El of Co-op City asks you to save the date—Friday, March 12!!!

We will once again join with hundreds of synagogues and thousands of people across the United States and Canada to participate in SHABBOT ACROSS AMERICA. Don’t forget to join us as we celebrate Shabbot with a traditional Shabbot meal and services to follow the meal, to be held at the Temple that

evening. We will serve a fully kosher meal; matzo ball soup, chicken, veggies and desserts, as well as tea, coffee and plenty of desserts.

Please call the Temple at 718671-9719 to reserve your place. Dinner is $18 per person and will begin at 7:00 p.m.

Join us for this wonderful event and meet new friends on this evening.

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fortable blend of English and Hebrew, enhanced by the wonderful voice of our Spiritual Leader, Cantor Dennis Tobin.

Women are full and equal participants in all aspects of worship, including Torah.

Our annual Model Seder will be held on Friday, March 12. This will also be a full kosher dinner with the highlights of the Seder presented. The cost is $15 per peon and the Seder will begin at 7:00 p.m.

Please call me at the Temple to reserve your place.

We also wish you a very happy Purim.

Please join us and get to know us better. We welcome all who identify with the Jewish faith, no matter what your level of participation. We look forward to seeing you. Call me.

Shalom.

—Sandra Yashpan

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

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

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

special needs of our young people.

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

Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. List of Programs and Event: Adult Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Youth Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month.

Youth Sunday takes place the second

Sunday of the month.

Seniors Sunday - the fifth Sunday of the month.

Single’s Ministry meet every third Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m.

Midday Bible Study - every Tuesday from noon to 1:00 p.m.

Come join New Vision’s Partners in Reading Program every Sunday from 1:40 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Students in grades 1 to 8 enjoy, explore, and improve reading through small groups and reading partners. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals.

Church of the New Vision presents a

Gospel Spirit of Baltimore bus trip on Saturday, June 12. Departing from 135 Einstein Loop at 6:30 and leaving Baltimore at 5:00 p.m. Adults, $120, children under 12 years old, $115.00. Enjoy delightful Deluxe Motor Coach Transportation, Gospel cruise on the Spirit of Baltimore, live gospel entertainment, 2 hour luncheon buffet (gratuities & taxes included). Time to enjoy beautiful Inner Harbor, Great Blacks in Wax Museum.

Church of New Vision is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room #33, Bronx, NY 10475; telephone: (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409.

—C a r ole H a q u e

Pentecostal Tabernacle The Pentecostal Tabernacle welcome everyone to attend worship service at 120 Benchley Pl., Building 24 (street level).

Sunday School for all ages begins at 10:30 a.m. Mid-day worship service starts at 11:45 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m.

Bible study every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m.

Focu s: The Gospel Message to the Gentiles, The preaching of the gospel of Jesus

Christ brings conviction and salvation when preached to those who hunger for God. Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh Righteousness, is accepted with him.

The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ. That word, I say ye know which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached.

How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost with the power, who went about doing good, and healing all that was oppressed of the devil, for God was with him. Acts 10:34-38.

For salvation to come to the Gentiles, God had to find willing and dedicated individuals both to proclaim and to receive the gospel.

Peter, a Jewish apostle, and Cornelius a Roman officer, characterized godly men with vision. God always searches for people with vision to expand His purposes. Peter received his mission in a

vision, and Cornelius Received his orders from an angel in a vision from heaven and responded to it. This miraculious account of the gospel message spreading in the gentile population through the influence of Cornelius and the apostle Peter graphically illustrates many significant truths.

One point of truth is that God honors people with spiritual hunger, whether they are Jews or Gentile For further information, call 718324-0334 or 718 -320-3218.

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