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Vol. 45 No. 10

Saturday, March 6, 2010

Public Safety to host Sexual Abuse Prevention Seminars beginning March 9th BY BILL STUTTIG The Department of Public Safety will host three Sexual Abuse Prevention Seminars this week and next designed to help residents prevent falling victim to sexual predators here or anywhere. The first seminar is scheduled for 7 to 9 p.m. this Tuesday, March 9th, in Auditorium A of the Dreiser Community Center. The second seminar will be in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 11th. The final seminar will be at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16th in Room 45 of the Einstein Community Center. Chief Frank Apollo explained, “This is just part of our initiative to help the community be as safe as possible in all situations. The seminar will cover a variety of situations from how to avoid situations that leave you vulnerable to an attack, to how to fight off an attack, how to avoid work place harassment, and how to report an incident if you become a victim of rape or any type of sexual abuse or harassment. The seminars are open to

both sexes and all age groups, from seniors to teens.” Aside from representatives from the Department of Public Safety—who will be providing information on upcoming self defense and rape prevention classes that trained officers will be offered in the near future—the seminars will feature speakers from three separate agencies who regularly deal with and help victims of sexual abuse and other sex-related crimes. Representatives from Safe Horizons, an independent victims’ aid agency, will give specific information on how to get help if you have been or fear becoming a victim. Representatives from the New York Police Department’s Special Victims Unit will provide information on a variety of prevalent sexual abuse crimes, how to prevent yourself or a loved one from becoming a victim and the proper steps to follow if you or someone you know (Continued on page 4)

Riverbay schedules window guard visits New York City law requires Riverbay to install window guards in all your windows if a child under 11 years of age (10 years or younger) lives with you, or if you request them, even if no children live with you. Riverbay mails window guard forms every January to find out which apartments need window guards installed or repaired. The law also reads: “If by February 15th of the year for which the notice is sent a landlord does not have a written communication signed by the tenant, and does not otherwise have actual knowledge of the need or desire for window guards, then the landlord or his agent shall at reasonable times inspect the dwelling unit to ascertain whether a child ten years of age or younger resides in the dwelling and if so, whether approved window guards are properly installed and maintained.” Beginning on Monday, March 8th, two or three Riverbay employees wearing IDs will visit the apartments of those who did not return their window guard forms, those who returned them

but did not sign them, and those whose answers did not indicate whether window guards are needed or not. Since the forms to be delivered are printed in advance, you may receive a second form even though you already turned one in. If you are home, we will fill out the form for you. All you have to do is answer our questions and sign it. If you are not home, we will slip a copy of the form under the door along with a self-addressed envelope. Please fill out the form, sign it and return it immediately. We will begin delivering the forms in Building 1 and continue in numerical order until we finish. Please check the crawler to find out when your building is scheduled. If you prefer not to open the door, you may answer the questions while keeping the door closed, sign the filledout form that is slid under the door and slide the signed form back out. Thank you for your cooperation. —R iver ba y C or p or a t ion

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Riverbay Board approves 2010 Election Rules and schedule BY ROZAAN BOONE At Wednesday’s meeting of the Riverbay Board of Directors, the Board approved a resolution setting forth the date of the annual shareholders meeting, in accordance with the Riverbay Corporation By-Laws, Article II, Section 1, which stipulates that the meeting be held in the month of May on a date set by the Board of Directors. The annual shareholders meeting, generally known as the date of the Riverbay Board election, will be held on Wednesday, May 19, 2010, according to emergency resolution 10-17, which was submitted by Board Director Jose Rodriguez and seconded by Director Khalil Abdul-Wahhab. Directors Helen Atkins, Eleanor Bailey, Bill Gordon, Tony Illis, Francine Jones, Othelia Jones, Leticia Morales, Rev. Calvin E. Owens, Evelyn Santiago, Al Shapiro and Khalil Abdul-Wahhab also voted “yes” on the resolution. Directors Michelle M. Davy and Manny Torres were absent. The resolution also included the approval of the 2010 election rules and

schedule detailing the events during the election period which will begin on Monday, March 29 when prospective candidates can pick up their qualifying petition packages from Riverbay. The petition period will end on Monday, April 12 and the candidates who have been certified to run in the 2010 Board election will be announced at the Candidates Meeting which will be held on Tuesday, April 20, in Room 8 of the Dreiser Community Center. The official listing of candidates will be posted in the Saturday, April 24th issue of the Co-op City Times. The first election supplement, in which candidates outline their position on issues of importance to the Co-op City community and why they think they should be elected to the Board, will be published in the Saturday, May 1st issue of the Co-op City Times, followed by two subsequent election supplements, published on Saturday, May 8 and the final one on Saturday, May 15. Two official Candidates’ Forums will (Continued on page 2)

Supreme Court refers 2009 election challenge to the Appellate Division BY ROZAAN BOONE Supreme Court Justice Norma Ruiz has determined that the petition filed by Co-op City residents Bernard Cylich and Yolanda Canales Schumann to change the manner in which Riverbay conducts its annual election and challenge their disqualification from being seated on the Board of Directors last year must be decided by the Appellate Division. In an interim ruling last Thursday, February 25, Justice Ruiz wrote: “Petitioners now challenge Respondent’s [Riverbay] actions and decisions as unlawful, arbitrary and capricious and ‘not supported by the substantial evidence.’ … Upon a review of all the moving papers and opposition submitted hereto, the Court finds that the Petitioners essentially claim that Riverbay’s decisions were not supported by substantial evidence. The Judge further wrote: “CPLR article 78 prohibits the Supreme Court from reaching the issue of whether an agency determination is supported by substantial

evidence and requires that such petition be transferred to the Appellate Division… “Accordingly, the petition is hereby transferred to the Appellate Division, First Department to decide whether the determination after the hearing was supported by substantial evidence.” This latest ruling by Justice Ruiz is part of an ongoing challenge filed by Mr. Cylich and Ms. Canales Schumann to have their disqualifications from the 2009 Board election for indebtedness to the Riverbay Corporation overturned. The disqualifications stem from election fines that were levied by the 2009 Election Committee against the pair for violating two election rules—campaigning before the official start of the election on April 22, 2009, the day after the candidates are certified; and distributing a campaign flyer without identifying the chair and treasurer of the organization. As of the day of the 2009 Riverbay Board election, May 20, neither candidate (Continued on page 2)

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had paid their fine nor appealed them until May 28, the day after the certification of the election results by the New York City Board of Election and after the candidates were notified that they had been disqualified by the Election Committee for being indebted to the corporation since they had not yet paid the outstanding fines. The 2009 Election Committee maintains that according to the election rules and regulations, which both candidates had received and signed for on two occasions, no candidate “may be indebted to the Corporation when returning petitions; on the date they are certified; on the date votes are counted; and must remain current throughout the election period until the candidate is sworn in if elected; for unpaid carrying charges or other debts to the Corporation. If a candidate is indebted to the Corporation on any of these days, the candidate will be disqualified.” Mr. Cylich argued that had the fine been added to his maintenance bill in May, he would have paid it, however, that month’s maintenance bill had already been mailed when the fine was levied and was therefore included in the next month’s maintenance bill (June) at which time both candidates paid the fine, albeit after their disqualifications. The Election Committee noted that at no time during the election process, did the candidates properly petition the committee to challenge the fines or to request clarification of any rule. Mr. Cylich and Ms. Canales Schumann then challenged their disqualifications in Bronx Supreme Court, and sought an injunction against having the newly elect-

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ed Board Directors seated on June 3rd, 2009, however, the judge hearing the case, Justice Norma Ruiz, denied the request and pointed out that the candidates had not utilized the internal review process that was at their disposal. Despite the judge’s ruling against the candidates, the Election Committee, through its attorneys, agreed that both candidates would be given time to pursue their options internally and that during that time, the fourth place seat on the Board, which Cylich had won in the election, would remain open until they exhausted this avenue. After the internal appeals process, the candidates would also be given reasonable time to appeal their case in court, if they so chose. Ms. Canales Schumann placed sixth in the election on May 20th and with the resignation of Director Cleve Taylor shortly after, she would have been a possible successor to that seat providing she was successful in overturning her disqualification. If not, the next eligible candidate in the 2009 Board election would be chosen to succeed Mr. Taylor. Mr. Cylich and Ms. Canales Schumann’s next step was to return to Riverbay where they appealed their fines before the Riverbay Cooperator Appeals Committee on Monday, June 29. The Cooperator Appeals Committee, for this hearing, was chaired by Director Helen Atkins, a co-Chair of the committee. In addition, Directors Rev. Calvin E. Owens and Andrea Leslie were selected to sit in on the evening’s proceedings since the committee’s duly appointed Chair, President Othelia Jones, and other coChair, Director Khalil Abdul-Wahhab,

were candidates in the 2009 Board election, and both had recused themselves from the proceeding. Five resident shareholders who are members of the Cooperator Appeals Committee also attended the meeting although they only serve in an advisory capacity. After hearing from the candidates and their attorney, the committee upheld the fines by a 2-1 vote with Director Leslie dissenting. At the June 29th meeting before the Cooperator Appeals Committee, the candidates, through their attorney, continued to challenge the legality of the Election Committee and the validity of the Election Rules, but these issues were beyond the scope of the Cooperator Appeals Committee and therefore, not addressed by that committee. Previously, the candidates’ attorney had written to the state’s Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR), the agency that oversees Mitchell-Lama developments such as Co-op City, challenging the composition of Riverbay’s committees, including the Election Committee. They contended that Riverbay’s committees are composed contrary to the provisions of the Not-forProfit Corporation Law (NFPL), although both DHCR’s Legal Associate Attorney, Daniel Konig, and Riverbay’s General Counsel Jeffrey Buss had already clarified that Riverbay’s governing statutory provision with respect to committees is Section 712 of the Business Corporation Law

(BCL). In his response regarding the candidates’ interpretation of the applicable rules, DHCR’s Assistant Commissioner Richmond McCurnin, after consultation with the agency’s Office of Legal Affairs, reaffirmed that only the Business Corporation Law applied to Riverbay, and that “analysis of the relevant statutory provisions makes it clear that the Not-forProfit Corporation Law (NPCL) does not apply to Riverbay,” as the candidates maintained. Moreover, with the Cooperator Appeals Committee upholding the election fines against the candidates, the 2009 Election Committee then issued its final report to the full Riverbay Board which, in turn, voted in September, 2009 to confirm the Election Committees’ ruling to disqualify Mr. Cylich and Ms. Canales Schumann, and in so doing cleared the way for the two finals seats on the Board to be filled by the next two eligible winners in the 2009 Board election—Bill Gordon and Michelle M. Davy. In October, 2009, Mr. Cylich and Ms. Schumann, nonetheless, Canales returned to the Supreme Court for a decision in their case essentially claiming that Riverbay’s action to disqualify them was not supported by substantial evidence—a matter that is outside the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court—and hence Judge Ruiz’s redirection to the Appellate Division, First Department.

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take place at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 6 in Auditorium B of the Dreiser Community Center and on May 13 in Room 45 of the Einstein Community Center. The Board election will be held on May 19, and on Thursday, May 20, if no quorum is reached in the May 19th election, paper ballots will be available in building lobbies

for eligible shareholders to vote who did not participate in the voting on May 19. A recount of the election results will take place on Thursday, May 27 and the official winners of the 2010 Board election will be sworn in on Wednesday, June 2nd and begin serving their terms on the Riverbay Board of Directors.

2010 BOARD ELECTION SCHEDULE (Machine Vote) Monday, March 29th Monday, April 12th Tuesday, April 20th

Petition Period Begins (9:00 a.m.) Petition Period Ends (5:00 p.m.) Candidates’ Meeting (8:00 p.m.) Bartow Community Center, Room 31

Saturday, April 24th Saturday, May 1st

Official Listing of Candidates 1st Election Edition • 1st Election Notice (Co-op City Times)

Thursday, May 6th

Candidates’ Forum (7:30 p.m.) (Dreiser Center, Auditorium B)

Saturday, May 8th

2nd Election Edition • 2nd Election Notice (Co-op City Times) Candidates’ Forum (7:30 p.m.) (Einstein Loop Community Center • Room 45)

Thursday, May 13th

Saturday, May 15th

3rd Election Edition • 3rd Election Notice (Co-op City Times)

Wednesday, May 19th

Annual Meeting Begins Voting from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.Vote Tally — 9:00 p.m., Bartow • Room 31 If no quorum reached on May 19th meeting, voting with paper ballets will be available in Building Lobbies beginning at 8 am for eligible shareholders who did not vote on May 19, 2010. Recount, 9:30 a.m. (Board of Elections) Swearing in of Elected Board Members (7:00 p.m.) (Bartow Center, Room 31)

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2nd Combing Co-op City Sexual Abuse prevention seminars in Co-op City CCPD will present the first of three sexual abuse prevention seminars in Co-op City beginning this Tuesday, March 9, 7-9 p.m. in Auditorium A of the Dreiser Community Center. The second seminar will be held on Thursday, March 11 in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center, also from 7-9 p.m., and the final session will be held in Room 45 of the Einstein Community Center on Tuesday, Match 16 from 7-9 p.m. These seminars are designed to help residents avoid becoming victims of sexual predators and they will be facilitated by professionals from Co-op City’s own Public Safety Department, Safe Horizons, the NYPD’s Special Victims Unit and the Bronx District Attorney’s Office.

African-American Association celebrates Women’s Hitory The African American Association will present its Women’s History Month celebration next Saturday with a free program in Room 4 of the Dreiser Community Center at 4 p.m. There will be songs by some of the greatest female vocalists and entertainment by the “Joy in Motion” belly dancers. Admission is FREE, however a dinner donation of $10 or more will be accepted, a portion of which will be donated to Haiti’s earthquake relief. Checks or money orders can be made payable to Doctors Without Borders.

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 tomorrow, March 7, 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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YABC program at Truman High School helps young adults earn high school diploma at nights BY ROZAAN BOONE One of the best kept secrets at Truman High School is the Young Adult Borough Center (YABC) which allows youngsters 17½ years to 21 years of age to earn their high school diploma while attending classes at nights. The program at Truman is offered through a collaboration between the New York City Department of Education and Episcopal Social Services (ESS), and all current New York City high school students who have earned at least 17 credits or those who have already completed 4 years but have not earned enough credits to graduate are eligible for the YABC program. “The YABC program at Truman High School is geared towards students who are over-aged and under credited—two words for kids who are quite motivated to get their high school diplomas,” said Mary Smith, Program Coordinator of the YABC at Truman High School in Co-op City’s Education Park. “These kids wish to get their diplomas from a high school, but don’t necessarily, at this point in their lives, want to go for a General Equivalency Diploma (GED). The kids in our program range from those who need support, remediation and test taking skills, to those who are extremely capable and find that this approach makes more sense to them than continuing to attend day school.” Ms. Smith added that she is very impressed with the caliber of students in the YABC program at Truman and their

determination to complete their education. “They’re really quite remarkable students,” said Ms. Smith. “They go from thinking that they will barely get their diplomas to really thinking about what they will do with their lives, and to me that’s what is so great about this program.” With centers at several local schools in the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island, the goal of the YABC program is to help students develop into confident and competent adults in four areas—emotionally, socially, intellectually and physically. Towards that end, the students receive targeted instruction up to 5 evenings or late afternoons per week only in the classes they need to graduate, as well as college/career counseling. They meet with college/career counselors and intern placement specialists to discuss college and career options and attend workshops to prepare them for college, meaningful employment, healthy personal relationships and life after high school. They may also participate in paid internships that are focused on their intended career path, if they qualify, and have the opportunity to participate in weekend academic and extracurricular activities. But even after graduation, the students’ interaction and involvement with YABC does not necessarily end. “Once the students get their diplomas, they can still come back to us for assistance filling out college applications, and financial aid applications, even though

they receive this type of counseling during the course of the program,” said Ms. Smith. “We are always available to them. We even work with them to secure employment if they want to enter the world of work right away. Some have also gotten hired full-time through our internship program which they had participated in while completing their studies with us.” At Truman High School, because of the YABC’s collaboration with Episcopal Social Services, students who need housing assistance or other types of social services are able to access programs and staff who are in a position to help them and this oftentimes results in the difference between them continuing their education and leaving to work to support themselves and, in some cases, infant children. “Whoever designed this program put a lot of caring into it,” said Ms. Smith. “The concept of pairing the education component with a community based organization, such as in our case at Truman, Episcopal Social Services, agencies that have support services so we can use the services of the agency to support the students is incredible. If they have housing issues, we can work with the agency to find them housing. The YABC program looks at the whole person, which is a tremendous plus for the students. Obviously, we’ve all been overwhelmed at some point in our lives, but for the students who come here, the personnel at YABC are (Continued on page 4)

Co-op City teens to exhibit recreations of inventions by people of African ancestry today at Baychester Library The teens of the Scholarship Incentive Awards Program (SIAP) of Building 18 are continuing with their innovative Black History Month celebration today, Saturday, March 6, at the Baychester Library from noon to 4 p.m., filled with excitement over the news that they have finally received a date to visit the White House and the country’s first Black president, Barack Obama. The exhibit is entitled Inventing in Color Too, and it is a recreation and display of the inventions of African Americans throughout the last two centuries. Many of the teens who created the inventions commonly in use today will also be at the library today. Visitors will hear stories about the inventors and the items they 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 (Continued on page 4)

Creative genius—Another snow day and nothing to do? Not for the Furye family of Building 22B. In photo above, Aliya, 11; Isiah, 2; Justice, 9; Kirk, Jr., 4, and Mark, 7, show off the snow bunny that they created from the more than 14 inches of snow that blanketed the area last Thursday and Friday, the biggest snowfall yet this year. The kids also created a sleeping dragon.

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YABC here to support them and help them accomplish what they need to.” After earning the credits required and passing all of the required examinations for graduation, the students receive a high school diploma from their home school. Graduations are generally held twice a year at the YABC program—in January and in June. If necessary, for instance in cases where students take summer classes or if they have to retake a Regents examination, YABC staff works with the students over the summer and they graduate in August. At this year’s ceremony in January, Ms. Smith said that several students received Regents scholarships. Graduates of the

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program have been accepted to the City University of New York (CUNY), State University of New York (SUNY), the Culinary Institute of America, and University of Virginia, to name a few. “The YABC is quite an extraordinary program not only for what it offers, but also for what the kids are accomplishing,” Ms. Smith said. The Young Adult Borough Center is available to any high school student in New York City. “We accept only students in New York City, but they can be from any high school throughout the city, not only from Truman or a nearby high school,” said Ms. Smith.

SIAP 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 and

tacted directly at 718-320-3233 or by calling Truman High School at 718-904-5473. “I think this is an incredible program and there are a number of young adults and adolescents who may benefit from it and may not be aware of its existence,” said Ms. Smith. “It is a magnificent opportunity for these young people to work with professionals who can make a huge difference in their lives to the point where many of them really have viable options that they did not think possible before, people who can help them to broaden their horizons and think about what they want from life and I think that’s awesome for these students.”

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.” Last October, the teens of SIAP were informed that through the efforts of

Congressman Joseph Crowley, the 30 foot long book that they created for President Barack Obama had been delivered to the White House and that an invitation was forthcoming. This week, Ms. Edwards received word that they will be going to Washington on Friday, March 19.

cies will be followed by a question and answer period. Tables will also be set up by these and other agencies to provide literature and additional information on resources and programs available.

All three agencies will be represented and will make a full presentation at each of the evening seminars. Each seminar will be similar and cover a full gamut of issues concerning sexual abuse and its prevention.

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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

Sexual Abuse Prevention becomes a rape victim or a victim of sexual abuse. Representatives from the Bronx District Attorney’s office will offer details on how to report a crime of a sexual nature and preserve

“As a matter of fact, some of our current students live in Brooklyn, Manhattan and the West Bronx, so it’s open to any New York City high school student. However, if the student is not currently enrolled in high school, we have a mechanism through which we can get them enrolled so they can participate in the YABC program.” Any student who is interested in learning more about the YABC program should contact their Guidance Counselor to learn about registration. For more information, they may also visit the Office of Multiple Pathways to Graduation on the web at http://www.goingforme.org. The YABC program at Truman High School can be con-

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evidence to allow for the effective investigation, arrest and prosecution of the predators. Lieutenant Carmelo Perez, who is coordinating the series of three seminars, said that each of the presentations by the three agen-

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Resolutions AM E NDE D SE C O ND R E ADI NG – R E SO L UT I O N #09-50 SUBM I T T E D BY: O t h elia J on es SE C O NDE D BY: Ton y I llis BOAR D O F DI R E C TO R S, M E E T I NG DAT E D: O ct ob er 21st , 2009 W H E R E AS, Riverbay staff has been working with Mohawk Industries over the last two years to find a new flooring system that would work well on Co-op City floors; and W H E R E AS, Mohawk has developed a wood tile that is stronger than the Bruce K-Block tile we are currently using; and W H E R E AS, This tile is made of solid woods and has SE C O ND R E ADI NG #10-06 SUBM I T T E D BY: O t h elia J on es SE C O NDE D BY: Al Sh ap ir o BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG DAT E D: M ar ch 3r d, 2010 WH E R E AS, The two Siemens 13 megawatt gas combustor turbine generators and the one 16 megawatt steam turbine generator require extensive maintenance based on hours of operation; and W H E R E AS, Siemens has proposed that it provide said service and parts to Riverbay pursuant to a split currency, nine year (9) year long term service agreement, with an iniSECOND R EADI NG : #10-14 SUBMI TTE D BY: Bill Gor don SECONDED BY: Helen Atkins BOARD O F DIR ECTORS MEE TI NG: M ar ch 3r d, 2010 WHERE AS, the Collective Bargaining Agreement by and between Riverbay Corporation and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (“Local 282”) expired on January 29, 2010; and W HERE AS, the representatives of Riverbay Corporation and of Local 282 did undertake collective bargaining negotiations; and W HERE AS, as a result of these negotiations the parties

an aluminum oxide coating which gives the tile greater outer strength, also more water resistant; and WH E R E AS, The tiles will be at a cost of $2.85 per square foot (we are now paying $3.15/sf for the Bruce); and WH E R E AS, the flooring personnel will not have to wax the new tiles we will also have a savings of $67,000 a year, which includes labor and material; and WH E R E AS, This product will be called Riverbay9X9 and we will be purchasing approximately 24 truckloads over a period of three years. NOW T H E R E F O R E , L E T I T BE R E SO LVE D: that Riverbay enter into Contract #P110 with Mohawk Industries for the Purchase of Wood Floor Tiles at a not to exceed cost of $1,900,000 + tax for two years be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution 85-16 and as amended by Board of Directors

Resolution 95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract with Mohawk Industries and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. YE S: BAILEY, DAVY, GORDON, ILLIS, F. JONES, O. JONES, LESLIE, MORALES, OWENS, SANTIAGO, TORRES, ABDUL-WAHHAB ABSTAI N: Cabodevilla ABSE NT: ATKINS, RODRIGUEZ, SHAPIRO M ot ion P a ssed *Voice vot e t a ken on 3/3/10 for a n am e cha n ge t o M oh a wk Dist r ibu t ion I n c.: All in Favor : Atkins, Bailey, Gordon, Illis, F. Jones, O. Jones, Leslie, Morales, Owens, Rodriguez, Santiago, Shapiro, Abdul-Wahhab Ab sen t : Davy, Tor r es PASSE D

tial payment of $76,200.00 for on-shore parts and service and £112,850 British Pounds for imported labor and parts, and subsequently, thirty-five (35) quarterly payments of $76,200.00 and £112,850 British Pounds, (subject to increases of $20.00 and £38.00 British Pounds per gas turbine package for each fired hour beyond 5,500 hours per annum); and W H E R E AS, Management recommends that the Board approve, on a sole source basis, a nine (9) year service agreement with Siemens to provide repair and maintenance support for the three Siemens turbine generators at the above rates and pursuant to an acceptable legal agreement. NOW, T H E R E F O R E, BE I T R E SO LVE D, That the Board approves a nine (9) year split currency long term service agreement with Siemens to provide repair and main-

tenance support for the three Siemens turbine generators with an initial payment of payment of $76,200.00 and £112,850 British Pounds and a further thirty-five (35) quarterly payments of $76, 200.00 and £112,850 British Pounds, (subject to increases of $20.00 and £38.00 British Pounds per gas turbine package for each fired hour beyond 5,500 hours per annum); and BE I T F URT H E R R E SO LVE D, That the President is authorized to sign an approved agreement with Siemens in compliance with this resolution. YE S: ATKINS, BAILEY, GORDON, ILLIS, F. JONES, O. JONES, LESLIE, MORALES, OWENS, RODRIGUEZ, SANTIAGO, SHAPIRO, ABDUL-WAHHAB ABSE NT: DAVY, TORRES PASSE D

have agreed upon a new Collective Bargaining Agreement for a period of three (3) years up to, and including, January 30, 2013; and WH ERE AS, Riverbay Management recommends that the Riverbay Board of Directors ratify this Collective Bargaining Agreement. NOW T HER EFOR E, L ET I T BE RESO LVED, that the Riverbay Board of Directors ratifies the Collective Bargaining Agreement by and between Riverbay and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 282, for

a period of three (3) years commencing on January 30, 2010 and ending January 29, 2013, and authorizes Riverbay’s President to sign the agreement on behalf of the Corporation. YES: ATKINS, BAILEY, GORDON, O. JONES, LESLIE, MORALES, OWENS, RODRIGUEZ, SANTIAGO, SHAPIRO, ABDUL-WAHHAB ABSTAI N: ILLIS, F. JONES ABSENT: DAVY, TORRES PASSED (See page 10 for more resolutions)

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Letters With much gratitude from the Lewis family To t h e E d it or : On behalf of my mother-in-law, Icilda Bird-Lewis, and her husband, Sinford, I’d like to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to the neighbors, firemen, emergency medical service personnel and Public Safety/security personnel who assisted in rescuing them from the fire which gutted their apartment in Building 8 on Sunday, February 14. Permit me to

mention Public Safety Officer Mike and lobby attendant Oscar. It is through the quick actions and tireless efforts of all these persons that their lives were spared. Please allow me also to thank Mr. Vernon Cooper, General Manager; Ms. Monica Williams of Risk Management; and Mr. Edgar Perez, CSO Area Manager – all of Riverbay Corporation – for the level of cooperation and understanding

they have displayed in the aftermath of the fire. At the time of this writing, Mr. Lewis remains a patient in the burn unit at Jacobi Medical Center. Once again, on behalf of Mr. & Mrs. Lewis and the entire family, thanks to all who were involved in their rescue. May God bless you richly. —Da vid Fost er

Medicare is not an entitlement To t h e E d it or : Hal Satinoff disagreed with the COMMITTEE TO SAVE MEDICARE in a letter published in the Co-op City Times on February 27, 2010. He should know that MEDICARE is not an entitlement. We seniors paid for our MEDICARE health insurance with years of hard work and payroll tax deductions. The proposed health care bills would loot at least $500 billion from MEDICARE to give insurance to the uninsured. This is called income redistri-

bution; Your readers should know that that is Socialism. The bill would take the $500 billion by reducing the rate of reimbursements to doctors treating MEDICARE patients. This could bankrupt many doctors. Many doctors would stop treating MEDICARE patients. Other doctors would quit the field of medicine entirely. The combination of 30 million new insured patients and fewer doctors would mean long waits for treatment. A patient who could now schedule a life-saving operation with a

one-month wait would then have to wait perhaps one year. People would die waiting. THIS BILL WOULD SURELY KILL MANY SENIORS, in my opinion. Socialized Medicine doesn’t work in England. Why should we bring a failed system here? Sixty five percent of Americans oppose this bill. Every reader should call their Senators and Representatives and tell them to KILL THIS BILL. —Bob Dia m on d

Making health care available to all Americans To t h e E d it or : I am a Registered Nurse who worked for the Federal government for thirty-five years. The government has health care for all their workers including the President

of the United States. The Federal Government Health Care plan has something for everyone’s pocketbook - Medicare, GHI, HIP, etc., are available and affordable.

President Obama wants to continue to make health care affordable and available not only for government workers but for all Americans. —C la ud et te Swa n

MTA service cuts will hit Co-op City hard To t h e E d it or : This is a bad time for the MTA to be cutting services anywhere in the city, but I believe Co-op City would be more adversely affected by these proposals because of its location. The proposed restructuring of the bus lines at Co-op City would eliminate or reroute parts of Bx. 26, Bx. 28 and Bx. 30, three lines that take Co-op City residents to the West Bronx and back. The net effect would be needless transfers for residents to get between the northern and southern parts of the community. For residents traveling

within the community, it means taking two buses to go from Section 1 to Section 5, further isolating Section 5. Hurt even more by these proposals would be our students. With the loss of free rides to school and back, families would face paying more than $700 a year for each child attending school. Our families cannot do that; it could mean forcing them to make hard choices between food, medicine, housing or education in some cases. Door-to-Door Access-a-Ride is a vital service in Co-op City. The layout of Co-op City makes it impossible for

Access-a-Ride users to have the service unless it is Door-to-Door. Now the MTA wants to cut this while making public transit even scarcer. This is wrong. Co-op City deserves special consideration because of its location. It is a middle class community that contributes to the general well-being of the city and asks for little in return. It must not be punished because of its location. We do not ask much and we certainly should not have to take extra buses just to travel within our community. —Sh ir ley Sa u n d er s

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

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Public Safety Report CCPD urges drivers and passengers to Buckle Up for Safety BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO Throughout the school year, it is more likely that drivers may be taking more trips and transporting children or other passengers in their vehicles. It is very important that all drivers are aware of the rules and regulations regarding the appropriate restraint system for passengers of all ages. Using the proper car seat greatly increases children’s safety when they ride in a vehicle. Every person riding in a vehicle should be appropriately buckled up every time you drive your vehicle. Never put a rear facing infant seat in the front seat of an auto that has a passenger side airbag. The airbag can propel the car seat into the seat back with enough force to seriously injure or kill the child. Never hold a child on your lap while driving or while seated in the front seat. The force of the airbag throwing the child against you could be fatal.You should never take a child out of a car seat if they are fussing. Car seat in the rear seat is always the way to go, never regard not sitting in a car seat or sitting in the front seat as a reward. Children need to be buckled up in the rear seat of the vehicle properly restrained. Children aged 8 or over, weighing 100 pounds or more or taller than 4 feet, 9 inch-

es may use a seat belt. Children between 4 and 8, 40 to 100 pounds should use a booster seat. Children 1 to 4 years of age should be in a child safety seat with a five point harness. Children younger than 1 should be placed in a rear facing infant seat in the back seat of the auto. Never use a car seat that has been in an accident, it may have sustained damage that is not visible. Car seat installation can seem difficult at first. It is very important that you carefully read the owner’s manual for both the car seat and for your auto. The LATCH system is an attempt to simplify car seat installation and make it universal from one car to another. The acronym LATCH stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. It includes Lower Anchorage points and top tether straps to fasten car seats. All vehicles manufactured after 2003 must have at least 2 LATCH points in the rear seat. Seat belts can still be used to install car seats. This is an option for a third seat or if installation in the center seat is desired. Information regarding the LATCH system and the installation of car seats may be found at the National Highway and Transportation Safety Administration at 1(888)DASH2DOT or on their website at www.nhtsa.dot.gov/

Certified child passenger safety technicians are available at various locations to check for the proper installation of car seats. To find out about car seat check locations, call 1(866) SEAT CHECK or at their website at www.seatcheck.org. Every person riding in an automobile should wear a seatbelt. Seatbelts save lives. Airbags are not a substitute for seatbelts and are designed to be used in connection with seatbelts. An airbag comes out of the steering wheel or dashboard at a speed of 250 miles per hour. Without a seatbelt, the force of an airbag can cause serious injuries to the front seat passenger and driver. Wearing a seatbelt in a vehicle equipped with airbags will minimize injuries in otherwise life threatening collision. Seatbelts will prevent the wearer from being thrown from the automobile in the case of a collision. Today’s automobiles are designed to keep the passenger compartment intact in the event of a collision. Without a seatbelt, you will not remain within that safety zone. Unsecured persons in a vehicle continue to travel at the vehicle’s speed until they strike a solid object within or outside the vehicle. Internal organs of the unbelted person then collide with the skeletal system causing serious

internal injuries. An unbelted person also serves as a projectile and can cause injuries to other persons in the vehicle. A person properly restrained stays within the vehicle’s safety zone and comes to a slower stop thereby minimizing injuries. Drivers should consider taking a Defensive Driver Training Course. These courses teach drivers tactics in becoming a safer driver plus provide an insurance discount and possible point reduction. Riverbay Corporation is happy to announce a $5 discount on the National Safety Council’s new online 6 hour course. Enter referral code #664 at www.ddcnsc.org/ny to receive your $5 discount off the Online Driving Course. The course is regularly $44.95, but comes out to $39.95 with the discount. The course is an interactive, informative course. You have one month to complete the course in as many sessions as you desire. Users have three attempts to score at least 75% on the exam at the end to receive credit. The online course offers the same benefits as the live course. A computer with a flash drive is required; Visit the website for more information. (Continued on page 12)

Co-op City Times / March 6, 2010

Use the vote that is in your hands For the last 10 years we’ve had elections year after year and even before that, and history seems to repeat itself and the choice we’ve made as cooperators seems not to be the right ones or in our own best interests. And what I hear are many complaints, I hear “if” but the word “if” is just a way of saying I messed up because of the choices we make, or made, and for years we have been bamboozled, lied to, misdirected, misaligned, our money seemingly misappropriated, and we’ve been nickeled and dimed to death worse than being continuously the victim of pickpockets. Despite the fact that you’ve had a group of honest candidates with high morals and integrity who provided accountability, and candidates who genuinely cared for the people of Co-op City, and believed in transparency and truly representing the people instead of trying to trick and distract them, these candidates wanted to redirect Co-op City in the right direction, which would have resulted, I believe, in savings and less paid in carrying charges, and professional work instead of slipshod work that we are now experiencing and cooperators are forced to endure. It’s quite evident just by looking at your carrying charges that you receive

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Tony Illis every month and the most recent 5% increase only last month, when one looks at the work performed in garages or examines the work on balconies, the facades and brickwork, and roof repairs, it seems as if all we’ve done is throw money down a black hole. And we’re now straddled with a loan that surpasses half a million dollars. Imagine Co-op City some forty years later and we still owe $530 million plus and are still looking for a loan to continue and remain solvent. And don’t forget the power plant, the cogeneration plant, that is nearing completion after many years of banner headlines proclaiming economic salvation, even having the Mayor come up to prematurely flick the switch on a fictious plant not online. Do you remember, folks? And the cost overruns associated with this cogeneration plant, it reminds me of the analogy of buying a second hand car and trying to put it together, constantly needing brakes, a starter, a

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are we paying our monthly carrying charges, while Herb Scott takes home $1.8 million a year and the hell with everything else? And when they fall short, I never hear them say, “we’ll give money back” and therefore, the choice should be very clear. As the late Congressman Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. said, “What is in your hands? Your vote.” It is up to you to elect five candidates that will send a clear message to this community and to management, and that is “I’m mad as hell, and I’m not going to take it anymore.” 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, 718-3208035. Ladies, join the Black Forum’s aerobics classes on Mondays and Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Community Center. Call (718) 3208035 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.

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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.

Applause and huge thanks are owed to our resident and guest speakers, Pastor Deborah Jenkins of Faith @ Work Christian Church, and the daughter of Stanley and Voncile Mallory, Executive Director to Al Sharpton -

Tamika Mallory, at our Black History Month celebration last week Friday. I believe everyone in attendance learned something new that evening. We learned about the horrific statistics of HIV/AIDS in the 10475 area; the

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 Parsons 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 L och a n sky

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Building 26 Association Breezy March greetings to all of our Co-op City families, friends, neighbors, and especially our new residents. Happy birthday, anniversary, and wedding wishes to those families celebrating in March. Warm blessings for a speedy recovery to Ms. Ruth of Building 26 A, Ms. Jackie Chambers of Building 26 C, and Ms. Barbara Penn of Building 26 C. Our sincere condolences to Mrs. Lorraine Melora and family of Building 26 A on the loss of your beloved husband, Mr. Phil Melora. May God bless your loved one with eternal peace. Kudos - To our maintenance team for another fantastic job of snow removal. We appreciate your hard work. Thank you! M on t h ly M eet in g - Our next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, March 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the rear community room of Building 26 B. Come out and bring a neighbor to be informed. Enjoy light refreshments and a 50/50 raffle. Sincer e Thanks - Mrs. Jessie Owens and family would like to extend their sincerest thanks and gratitude to everyone who helped celebrate the wonderful life of their beloved Mr. Fred Owens, Sr., who went home to the good Lord on Ash Wednesday. The Owens family also thanks everyone for their generous gifts, their condolence calls/visits, the beautiful flowers, thoughtful cards, and especially the delicious foods and desserts. Kudos to Arlene Schaeffer and her wonderful granddaughter, Barbara

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es from Riverbay Corporation, you would benefit by attending this meeting. We are also planning a bus ride to Atlantic City in June. The exact date and price will be announced in our next press release. To the building members celebrating a birthday or special event this month, have a happy and blessed one. Get well wishes are also being sent to our members who are ill. Hopefully, in two weeks, the coming of spring will help you feel better. It’s not too late to join the Association and participate in the raffle for a Pathmark gift certificate. The eighteenth floor is leading with 10 members. The membership count by floor is posted in the lobby’s bulletin board. For more information, you can email us at bldg19assoc@gmail.com or call 347-427-4746. —C h a r lot t e C od r in gt on

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Resolutions (continued from page 5) E M E R GE NC Y R E SO L UT I O N#10-17 SUBM I T T E D BY: J ose R od r igu ez SE C ONDE D BY: K h a lil Ab d u lWa h h a b BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG : M a r ch 3r d , 2010 W HER E AS, the Riverbay Corporation By-Laws, Article II, Section 1, requires the annual shareholders meeting to take place in the month of May on a date to be set by

SE C O ND R E ADI NG : # 10-08 SUBM I T T E D BY: H elen At kin s SE C O NDE D BY: Bill Gor d on/ E velyn Sa n t iga o BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG DAT E D: M a r ch 3r d , 2010 W HER E AS, Dr. Edwa r d Pa lmer has requested a lease from Riverbay SE C O ND R E ADI NG : # 10-09 SUBM I T T E D BY: Bill Gor d on /E velyn Sa n t ia go SE C O NDE D BY: Al Sh a pir o/ H elen At k in s BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG DAT E D: M a r ch 3r d , 2010 WHE R EAS, Dr. C ha ndr ava den Sha h

SE C O ND R E ADI NG : # 10-12 SUBM I T T E D BY: E velyn Sa n t ia go SE C ONDE D BY: K ha lil Ab du lWa hh a b BOAR D OF DI RE C TOR S M E ET I NG DAT E D: M a r ch 3r d , 2010 W H E R E A S, Tr a n s P h ysica l T h er a p y has requested a lease from

the Board of Directors; N O W, T H E R E F O R E , B E I T R E SO LVE D, that the annual shareholders meeting and election of directors of the Riverbay Corporation is hereby scheduled for Wednesday, May 19, 2010, and shall be conducted in accordance with the general rules and regulations hereby adopted and annexed hereto; and BE I T F URT H E R R E SOLVE D, that subject to the Riverbay Corporation Bylaws and the aforementioned general

rules and regulations promulgated by the Riverbay Board of Directors, the Election Committee appointed by the President of the Corporation is hereby approved by the Board of Directors and charged with the duty and responsibility for supervising the voting for the election of Directors, and BE I T F URT HE R R E SO LVE D, that the eligibility of shareholders to vote shall be determined in accordance with the general rules and regulations annexed hereto; and

BE I T F URT HER R E SOLVE D, that the President and Secretary of the Corporation shall issue proper notice of the annual meeting and election in accordance with the Riverbay Corporation By-laws by publication in the Co-op City Times. YE S: ATKINS, BAILEY, GORDON, ILLIS, F. JONES, O. JONES, LESLIE, MORALES, OWENS, RODRIGUEZ, SANTIAGO, SHAPIRO, ABDULWAHHAB ABSE NT: DAVY, TORRES PASSE D

Corporation for the premises at 100 C a sa ls P la ce, Un it A, Bronx, New York, to be used for pr a ctice of oph tha lm ology; and W H E R E AS, the term of the lease and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; NOW, T H E R E F OR E , BE I T R E SO LVE D, that the lease agreement for the premises at 100 C a sa ls

P la ce, Un it A, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Dr. E d wa r d P a lm er , Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #9544; and be it F URT HE R R E SO LVE D, that the

President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation. YE S: ATKINS, BAILEY, GORDON, ILLIS, F. JONES, O. JONES, LESLIE, MORALES, OWENS, RODRIGUEZ, SANTIAGO, SHAPIRO, ABDULWAHHAB ABSE NT: DAVY, TORRES PASSE D

a nd Dr. Pa dma ka nt Sha h has requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 140 Bella my L oop, Bronx, New York, to be used for pr a ctice of int er na l med icine; and W H E R E AS, the term of the lease and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; NOW, T H E R E F OR E , BE I T R E SO LVE D, that the lease agree-

ment for the premises at 140 Bella m y L oop , Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Dr. C h a n d r a va d en Sh a h an d D r. P a d m a ka n t Sh a h , Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it F URT HE R R E SO LVE D, that the

President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation. YE S: ATKINS, BAILEY, GORDON, ILLIS, F. JONES, O. JONES, MORALES, OWENS, RODRIGUEZ, SANTIAGO, SHAPIRO, ABDULWAHHAB ABSE NT: DAVY, TORRES R E C USE : L E SL I E PASSE D

Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 145 Dr eiser L oop , Bronx, New York, to be used for ph ysica l t h er a p y, occu p a t iona l t h er a p y, sleep st u d y a nd d ia gn ost ic t est in g; and W H E R E AS, the term of the lease and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; NOW, T H E R E F OR E , BE I T R E SO LVE D, that the lease agree-

ment for the premises at 145 Dr eiser L oop , Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Tr a n s P h ysica l T h er a p y, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it F URT H E R R E SO LVE D, that the President of the Corporation is authorized

to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation. YE S: ATKINS, BAILEY, GORDON, F. JONES, O. JONES, LESLIE, MORALES, OWENS, RODRIGUEZ, SANTIAGO, SHAPIRO, ABDULWAHHAB NO : ILLIS ABSE NT: DAVY, TORRES PASSE D

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Black Forum Defen sive Dr ivin g 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. Bla ck For u m fu n d r a iser s 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. Bla ck F or u m Aer ob ics cla sses 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 Yor k Lyon s M a n e Tr a ck C lu b If your child, 8 - 17 years old, would like to run track, join the New York Lyons Mane Track Club, under the professional guidance of Don Lyons. Call to register, 718-320-8035. E mer gency Food Pr ogr a m - New Hour s & Da ys 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. Monday is registration day for NEW clients, between 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. You need to provide proof of address by bringing in your driver’s license or a non-driver’s ID card.

Volunteer s ur gently needed! Would you like to volunteer? Call us at (718) 320-8035. Plea se help us to help you More food can be made available, however, in order to do so, we 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. I t’s Time To Get I nvolved 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 Toda y 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 Illis

Coalition of African-American Churches and Community Organizations The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc.’s next general membership meeting is on Tuesday, April 6, at 7 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room 15. Women's History Month Celebration: The AfricanAmerican Association is sponsoring a music, dinner, show, "Haiti Relief Fundraiser," on Saturday, March 13, 4:008:00 p.m., Dreiser Community Center, Room 4, 177 Dreiser Loop (Co-op City), Bronx, NY. Music by DJ Ceno, special live performance by "Joy in Motion" Belly Dancers, and much more. Free admission. Dinner & dessert. Donation: $10 or more. Checks or money orders payable to Doctors Without Borders are acceptable. For additional info, call (917) 337-0621 or (718) 379-5555. The Coalition continues to plan activities that will

enhance the quality of life in our community. Please inform the Coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Patricia Bonaparte is the President of the Coalition. Phone number, 1-718-320-1861. The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators and providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are 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 —Ha r m a n T. L ea cock Together is Success.”

Co-op City Times / March 6, 2010

Public Safety Report School is open, DRIVE CAREFULLY. Never pass a stopped school bus with a STOP sign displayed or its red lights flashing. This means children are loading or unloading. Be aware of pedestrians and bike riders when operating a motor vehicle. Bike riders must refrain from riding bicycles near buildings and shopping centers. Bicycle rid-

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ers must give pedestrians the same level of respect that they expect from motor vehicles. Everyone needs to share the road safely. If consuming alcoholic beverages is a part of your holiday festivities, be sure to designate a driver who will not drink. Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages.

Public Safety Blotter: Feb. 21 - Feb. 27 Feb. 27, 2055 Bartow Avenue A female complainant reported that a bag containing several items was taken by an unknown individual. The officer on patrol spotted the individual who claimed that they inadvertently picked up the bag. All items were returned to their rightful owner. Feb. 24, 100 Alcott Place CCPD officers on patrol found several males in a stairway seated and about to smoke marijuana. Two males were arrested and charged with trespass and unlawful possession of marijuana. Feb. 22, Co-op City Boulevard and Baychester Avenue An alert CCPD officer on patrol,

observed a male being surrounded by four other males. When the officer stopped to investigate, the four males suddenly fled. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the males intended to rob the victim, but were interrupted by the officer. The intended victim was not injured and was provided an escort home. Feb. 21, 900 Dreiser Loop A female complainant reported that she was robbed at knife point. An investigation revealed the woman got into a disagreement with the male and he threatened her with a knife, then took money from her and fled the location. This matter is currently under investigation.

Welcome, baby Ryan! Hector Algarin of the Riverbay Maintenance Department and his wife, Anna, celebrated the birth of their second child, Ryan Anthony Algarin, on February 19. Ryan weighed 6 lbs. 14 ozs., and was 20 inches long. Mom, dad and big sister, Maya Rae, are all doing fine. Ryan is the 12th grandchild of Margaret and Rafael Echevarria of the Cooperator Services Office and Commercial Leasing Departments, respectively. We congratulate the Algarin/Echevarria families and wish them much joy with the new addition.

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Always buckle your seatbelt; it will save your life in a serious collision. Avoid distractions and excess speed when driving; these are the two leading causes of collisions within New York State. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us.

Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

Happy Birthday, Eric! Eric, you are my love! When you were born, thirteen years ago, it was love at first sight. You were a beautiful blue-eyed baby, happy and a great blessing. Now thirteen years later, your eyes have changed color and you’re a handsome young man who is very loving and caring. I’m very proud having you for a grandson and enjoying the pleasure of being your loving grandma. —G r a n dm a Bea Bea

George, have a speedy recovery! We extend wishes for a speedy recovery to George Crouch who recently had surgery. Get well soon, George.

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Co-op City Times / March 6, 2010

Co-op City Branch of the NAACP Apropos to the theme of today’s meeting, Census 2010, and the kick-off campaign to educate the community on the Census 2010, two very competent speakers, Ms. Scottie Coads, NAACP Chairperson for Civic Engagement, NAACP NYS Conference, and Pastor Dr. David R. Holder of Census 2010 and the Pastor of New York Covenant Church, attended. Thank you to Dr. Holder, his assistant and Ms. Coads for so much helpful information as we go forward in enlightening and encouraging you to understand the importance of completing the census forms.

NAACP meetings are held at 100 Erskine Place, Building 31A, ring the red button on the foyer panel and join the meeting. 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. 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! Join the NAACP Census mobilization to educate people on the importance of Census participation. NAACP volunteers are here and identified by their NAACP ID and logo’s. Several exciting upcoming events include Saturday, March 13th, the Williamsbridge Branch hosts their annual Women’s Day Awards Luncheon at the Eastwood Manor, 3371 Eastchester Road, noon. For tickets and information, contact Isabell Rogers, 718-882-8576, or Shirley Fearon at 718-655-6229. Save June 5th to party with us and

DJ Stone in Dreiser Loop Auditorium A from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., BYOBB for $30 per person. Call 718-379-1648 for tickets. Continue giving to the Haitian people by going to: http://www.naacp.-org/ home/index.htm. Call President Elayne Cole for branch information, 718-3791648. We wish those that are ill or homebound a speedy and complete recovery. Remember, “We may have all come on different ships, but we are in the same boat now!” --Martin Luther King, Jr. —E va L a za a r

From the Warfront to the Homefront Foundation From the Warfront to the Homefront Foundation, Inc., a Co-op City based non-profit charitable organization founded by Co-op City resident Mark Bruh, organized and sponsored its CARE 2 GIVE Care Package Drive on Saturday, February 20th at the Elks Lodge in Mount Vernon. So many items for care packages were donated that we wound up making 153 care package boxes that will be arriving to our troops overseas in Afghanistan and Iraq this week. Over a hundred donors and volunteers took part in the day-long event which was wonderfully hosted by Rosemarie Carnacchio, Maria Caraballo and other Elks Lodge members. Individuals ranging from all ages, walks of life and several veterans and veteran organizations, such as Post 50 and the John Fava Post in Mount Vernon, helped from early in the morning to the close of the event. Also helping us were seven active duty soldiers out of Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn,

some of whom have had several tours of duty in the Mideast. Along with these brave men and women, were several Gold Star Moms and Families who were a great help. This group of amazing individuals included Gold Star Mom/Advocates Emily Toro; Hope Hollinsworth-Coaxum; Sharon Engeldrum (wife of late Co-op City Firefighter Christian P. Engeldrum) and family; Nancy-Lenis Fuentes and family, and Simona Francis. Also helping this day was American Legion Post 1871 and Co-op City Veterans Memorial Council members, Charlie Lirio and Wilson Sepulveda, and long-time Co-op City resident, Olga Bruh. Our next CARE 2 GIVE Care Package Drive will take place in June. If you would like to help with our organization, please contact Mark Bruh at (646) 359-7723 or you can email him at Mark.Bruh@gmail.com. —M a r k Br u h

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Volunteers recently put together 153 care packages to be sent to troops in Afghanistan and Iraq. Another Care 2 Give Care Package Drive is scheduled for June.

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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 -O P C I T Y NC NW O N T H E M OVE : Sa t u r d a y Sch ool: Classes are in session. Registration for our Saturday School will continue until further notice in Dreiser, Room 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. The total cost for the final semester is $125 which is the $25 registration fee and the $100 tuition fee. Classes are in session on Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. sharp. Because of your INTEREST, COMMITMENT, FOCUS AND INVOLVEMENT, our

Saturday School is OPEN. We thank all of our community and outside supporters, please keep your financial pledges coming in – Don’t stop now. We, the village, are keeping the vision of Mary McLeod Bethune Alive forever more! On Saturday, March 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. Uwem Akpan's stunning stories humanize the perils of poverty and violence so piercingly that few readers will feel they've ever encountered Africa so immediately. The eight-year-old narrator of “ An Ex-Mas Feast” needs only enough money to buy books and pay fees in order to attend school. Even when his twelve-year-old

sister takes to the streets to raise these meager funds, his dream can't be granted. The story is told by a young girl, who, with her little brother, witnesses the worst possible scenario between parents. They are asked to do the unimaginable in order to protect their children. On Saturday, May 16, our Bethune Recognition Program (BRP) Luncheon will be held at the LaGuardia Marriott. We encourage members to support our National effort by: achieving, becoming a life member or a legacy life member and purchasing raffles. If you desire to attend the luncheon, reservations are available at $100. Persons who have purchased raffles or plan on purchasing raffles, please turn in your finances as soon as possible. Any

questions, please dial 718-320-1430. Haiti Donations to Our Lady of Grace Church, 3985 Bronxwood Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466, 718/652-4817. We are collecting: First Aid kits, Band-Aids, antibiotic ointment Neosporin, tooth paste, tooth brushes, hand wipes, deodorants, soap, diapers, etc. Please come during our Saturday School to drop off your donations in Room 14. Any questions, please contact NCNW Co-op City Office at 718320-1430. 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

Building 25 Association The last association meeting’s guest was Ms. Juanita Net, Director of Cooperator Services. She was very informative regarding the workings of her office, as well as answering questions from the cooperators that were present. Some of the items Ms. Net touched on were a new phone system that enables management to monitor how callers are responded to by those answering calls for service. The cooperator should always get the name or number of the person answering the

phone and note the time of the call. Calls for repair work should be made a day ahead to set up an appointment. As repairs are made between 8:00 a.m. & 12 p.m. and 1:00 & 4 p.m., emergency maintenance (after 4:00 p.m.) should be called regarding problems of a serious nature, such as flooding or sparks from outlets, etc. Replacement items are also available at your Cooperators Service Office at reasonable prices. Drawer rollers, towel bars, toilet tissue rollers, etc. The CSO

Congratulations, Minister Badger-Morgan! Tomorrow, Sunday, March 7, Riverbay’s Assistant General Manager Gail Frances Badger-Morgan will be ordained at the New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Harlem, NY; Rev. Dr. Carl L. Washington, Pastor. Congratulations, Minister Gail Badger Morgan. We wish you continued success and best wishes.

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for Building 25 is located in the Bartow Center, Room B. All hall closets will be accounted for. The cooperator’s closet must be in the building that they live in. Some cooperators complained of loud work or repairs being done in the apartments. Such work should be done between 8 a.m. & 5 p.m. Also mentioned was that the building has not been “up to par” on the weekends. Also, there are certain floors where cooperators are not following the guidelines for using the compactor rooms.

Cooperators may report anti-social behavior in confidence to the building association board. They may also call the CSO regarding problems. We would like to welcome the recent move-ins to our building and hope they will join the building association and become active members. Also, a big thank you to member Gloria Wells Parchment for that delicious lemon cake. REMEMBER, IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING. —Dock H a r vey

Co-op City Times / March 6, 2010

Broun Place Townhouse Association Have you noticed the additional compactor bin in each of our compactor bin sites? Please use the darker bins for your bagged kitchen garbage and the white bin for paper. Broun Place thanks Buildings and Grounds for coming through again with a great job in snow removal and fixing the dumpster pads on either side of our cul-de-sac. But what is up with the amount of personal garbage people are littering? Please help keep our neighborhood clean. We welcome your thoughtful suggestions and comments regarding our associa-

tion 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. Regarding the upcoming U.S. Census campaign, Broun Place Association is reminding neighbors of the following information. According to Tom Browning, a security expert and former Federal Agent, it’s important for people to be on guard against predatory individuals and organizations who piggyback on official US Census activities with their own copycat schemes to solicit private information.

The U.S. Census never asks for your Social Security Number. U.S. Census representatives will be properly identified and will only explain why it is important to complete the forms. Completing the forms justifies how your tax dollars are spent. Under reporting equals less money allocated for education, street repairs and many other things in our daily lives. As always, we send congratulations to everyone celebrating an anniversary or birthday this week. —E va L a za a r

Building 31 Association We have a fantastic deal we want to share with you, giving you a day of fun. The Association invites all of you on our bus trip to the fabulous Sands Hotel and Casino in Bethlehem, Pa. on SATURDAY, MARCH 20th. This will be our very first time visiting there and wanted you to have the same opportunity to see this fairly new casino. Starting out with your donation of $31, the casino will give you a rebate of $20 along with a food voucher of $5, then leaving you a final cost of $6. Yes, SIX DOLLARS!!! will be all it will take to begin your fun day; didn’t I say it was

a fantastic deal? What a bargain. Just think about this also, you’re going to pick up the bus in Co-op City Section 5 on the corner of Erskine Pl. & Earhart Lane where the bus leaves at 10 a.m. sharp. Bring your friends; They are also invited and they can meet us there too. There are a few seats still available, so call now to ensure that you have a seat on the fun bus. Need more information? Contact Sylvia, 718-320-2837; Loretta, 718 6712958; Robert, 718-320-2656, or Marilyn, 347-524-0844. Also remember our fun Friday Game

nights, have you forgotten? Because we haven’t seen you there and we were looking for you. The tables are waiting for you, but where are you? There is no cost to play, only your willingness to have the fun. Mr. Al, our resident DJ and Chairperson, keeps us upbeat with the music and humor so come on, we know you’re going to enjoy yourself. One of our other nights of entertainment is our Movie Night where you get to see a popular movie and get a bag of freshly popped corn. The next movie to be seen will be after March 20th (bus ride date) showing, Sherlock Holmes

with Robert Downey, Jr. Look for the flyers that will be posted throughout our lobby for this and other events. F in a l r em in d e r ...Association dues of $5 are being collected in the lobby. Please look for our members collecting on Fri., 3/12, 5-8 p.m. and Sat., 3/13, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Every apartment has a responsibility to pay their dues, which gives you membership status, and for additional information, please contact any of the Association’s Cabinet members listed on the lobby bulletin board. —M a r ilyn M c Da n ie l

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: post1871@optimum.net. Greetings to all our members of Post 1871 located in Co-op City who are residing in the Bay Park Nursing Home. Our minds and hearts are with you each day hoping that you will have a blessed day. Happy birthday to all our Post members who have a birthday in March: Clifton Adams, Raymond Riley, Herbert Rosenberg, William L. Banks, Murray M. Kerner, William Pace, Carroll Brown and Norman Thomas. History was made in the Pentagon that would allow women to serve aboard

the Navy submarines. This will bring us close to history as it is the only ship that women are not allowed to serve onboard. Defense Secretary Robert Gates notified Congress that the Navy intends to repeal the ban. A few changes would have to be made on the submarines to accommodate the females who will be serving aboard Navy submarines. All Post members who have sold all their raffles, please turn your money in to the Post and if you need more raffles, just ask someone at the Post for more raffles. The next General meeting will take place on Saturday, March 20 at 11 a.m. sharp. Please arrive on time. Sign in and turn your cell phone off. Friday, March 26, the Department

Visitation will take place at the Turner Club 748 on Clarence Ave., Bronx N. Y. at 7:30 p.m. sharp. $35 per person. Did you know that Army divers are working to fix Haiti’s ports by helping to remove shipping containers in the southern pier each day so that they can receive seaborne humanitarian aid and commercial cargo to help the Haitians? This way, food and building supplies can arrive by sea. All Post members: in June, we will be holding elections for positions in the Post, executive member or an officer. All Post members are welcome to apply for any position within the Post. What is the most dangerous weapon the Afghanistan insurgents use? If you

said IED’S, you’re right. IED’S have killed 32 U.S and allied forces in January, 137 U.S. and allied forces were wounded by IED’S in January, 53% of soldiers’ deaths were caused by IED’S since the beginning of Operation Enduring Freedom, 65% of soldiers’ deaths were caused by IED’S since the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom. If you want to get an idea of how an IED works, see the movie “THE HURT LOCKER.” Why do bagpipers walk as they play? Answer: to get away from the sound. Your information officer provided this information to you. —R ich a r d I . L a wson , J r.

Building 13 Association The Building 13 Association Social Committee would like to thank everyone who supported our recent Fundraiser Fish Fry. It was extremely successful. Special recognition go to those who volunteered to cook—Laurana Waites and Toni Wilson for frying the delicious whiting fish; Gail Sharbaan and Toni Wilson for the mac/cheese and Leslie Peterson for the string beans. Special thanks to Ann Walker, our resident baker, for the scrumptuous chocolate and lemon cakes. The process of taking orders and fixing plates ran smoothly due to the assistance of Valerie Gunn and Denise Shelley. We have a bit more to raise for the insurance so we have scheduled another Fundraiser for Saturday, April 10, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. The menu will consist of

fish and chicken dinners (red rice or mac/cheese and string beans) for $8; fish sandwich, $5; and cake slices for $2 each. Some folks purchased six dinners and many came back for more cake so come early because the food goes fast. Funds pay for room insurance so we can continue having our various events! We will be scheduling the return of the popular Murder Mystery and Karaoke events and other exciting activities soon. We present: I Remember Harlem: The Documentary. We are still seeking interested Co-op City volunteers to tell their stories of living in Harlem. Participants will be video and tape recorded for a presentation to be held in April, 2010. Please gather photos taken in Harlem to be scanned and returned on the same day. If

interested, please call Gail at 917-2322974, Vivian at 718-671-3012, Valerie at 718-862-0308 or Leslie at 718-320-1370 to set up an appointment. Nominations and election of officers will be held during the March 25th meeting. Information regarding eligibility will be posted in the bulletin board located in the lobby. On the bulletin board, there is information regarding Community Board 10 meetings and 45th Precinct Council Meetings. Transportation can be arranged if you are interested in attending. You can contact Leslie at the number above if you are interested in participating. Continue to read our articles and the bulletin board to stay informed.

Plea se ob ser ve t he followin g qu a lit yof-life r egula tions: a) NO DOG is allowed in the apartment; b) NO LOITERING in the lobby and on the stairways. c) NO SELLING in the lobby. Period. d) NO VANDALIZING the stairs and the elevators. Unannounced “police sweeps” are conducted day and night to enforce these rules. Report any criminal activities to the 45th Precinct at (718) 822-5411 and/or Riverbay Public Safety at (718) 320-3050. For all NYC non-emergency inquiries, call 3-1-1. NE W- For traffic updates, call 5-1-1. “If you see something, say something.” —Olub iyi Sehind emi (M r. B.)

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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. 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 614 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 718-684- 4903. Office hours are by appointment during the off season. —I vor Boscom

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. C H ANG E TO G OO D H ABI T S F O R BE T T E R HE ALT H : When is the best time to take my blood pressure? Take your pressure at different times of the day, for several days, and see when it’s the highest. This is the time to take it on a regular basis NEW! NEW! NEW! ARE YOU INTERESTED IN AARP CONVENTION IN ORLANDO, FLA ., SEPT. 29TH – OCT. 3ND? MUST KNOW BY MARCH 29TH. CALL ME (ELLIE) at 718-379-4429. 2 NEW EXCITING EVENTS!!! (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 tiks by 3/15/10. Entree choices includes fried sole, fried shrimp, salmon, chicken parmesan, prime ribs, beverages, salad, fruit cup, cake (2) NYS SENIOR GAMES: June 9-13th, 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), 718-3794429. 2) Need a MARVELOUS MINOR BLOUSE? Call or sign up with me (Ellie). (1)) LINE DANCE 1st & 2nd MONDAY at 10 A.M. IN EINSTEIN; BELLY DANCE, 12:30 P.M.; HANDIFLEX, 1 PM FOR 2010, is 3rd & 4th (& 5th if there is one), THURSDAYS IN DREISER SI NG L E SO UR C E TV show on Sundays, Channel 68 BRONXNET- (Bronx Public Access) at 7:30. PROGRAMS & TRAVEL:

South Africa (fund-raising), October 20 – Nov. 4, (Johannesburg, Sun City, Durban, Swaziland, Capetown); approx. $4200. If interested, call Ellie (718379-4429) and leave mailing address. Only 10 seats available. First to deposit ($500) gets a seat. P.O. BOX 75-3333, BRONX, NY 10475. Need a room-mate? ALASKA (Sept. 10th - 19th) - Grand Alaska Coach Tour ($2500 dbl. occ.). Package includes: airfare/food/National Parks Tour/sea animals/Glacier cruises/Native Heritage Museum, etc. Need room-mates? Send $500 deposit immediately to Single Source Productions, P.O. BOX 75-3333, BRONX, NY 10475. AAR P Dr iver Sa fet y (2 day) Program for 10% insurance discount & point removal: Classes (#1 028) Apr. 6 & 7 - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (# 2 Jun. 28 & 29th - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., $12/$14 members/non-members. Call to leave mailing address for application. Don’t forget. We need your membership payment to keep us going. SINGLE SOURCE PRODUCTIONS, P.O. BOX 753333, EINSTEIN STATION, BRONX, NY 10475; 718379-4429; imaminor377@yahoo.com. —E llie M inor

Building 16 Association The Building 16 Association meeting will be held on Monday, March 8th at 7 p.m. on the B side. We will be collecting dues on Friday, March 12 and Saturday, March 13 at 4-6 p.m. in the lobbies. We will be having a speaker from Buildings and Grounds. To the new cooperators, won't you join the association? Thanks to the Maintenance Department for the good job that they did during the snow storm (Thanks). We are planning a bus trip to Atlantic City, going to the Hilton Casino on April 24th. The cost is $31, rebate $15, come and go with us. Bus leaves at 9 a.m. sharp, from 620 Baychester Ave. To all who have a special occasion, congratulations to the sick and shut-in. Get well soon. To the bereaved, you have our sympathy. —C la r a C ost on

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African-American Association Wom en ’s H ist or y M on t h C eleb r a t ion – The community is invited to our Women’s History Month Celebration on Saturday, March 13th, 4:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 4. Come out to hear 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: Book St u d y P r ogr a m – 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. Bu sin ess O p p or t u n it y Wor k sh 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

is now in progress on Tuesday and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. Call 718-671-8364. Belly Da n cin g – Mondays at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. Call 646-281-4570. C om p u t er Tr a in in g 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 workflow and other basic administrative procedures. Become your own boss! Admission is FREE. 718-379-5555. J ob /E n t r ep r en eu r ia l P r ogr a m – The next workshop is scheduled for Thursday, April 1st, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Roger Toppin, Coordinator, will continue to help you search for jobs; fill out employment applications and role play for job interviews. C u b Scou t s/Boy Scou t s – A Parents’ Meeting was recently held in order to re-establish the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts in our community. Regularly scheduled

scout meetings will be announced shortly. We encourage concerned adults to volunteer, especially men. Call 718-379-5555. C om m u n it y Ser vice C r ed it – If you are a student and need community service credit, please contact us at 718-379-5555. C ollege Sch ola r sh ip P r 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. Sa lsa Da n ce P r ogr a m – Coming soon. More information will follow shortly. G en er a l M em b er sh ip M eet in g – 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: AfricanAmerican 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

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1871 Our regular meeting will be held on March 18, at 11 a.m. in Room 0 in Dresier Community Center. Please be on time. On January 23-23, Delores Cornelus, Yvonne Burrough and Olive Glasgow attended our 25th Anniversary – Mid-

Winter Conference in Albany. It was an intense review of all programs carried out by the American Legion Auxiliary Units. Stress was placed on the need for all of us working in teams to increase membership. Our department President Porempski

will be making visitation jointly with the Department Commander and the Detachment Commander on Friday, March 26 at the American Turner at 6:30 p.m. All members who wish to attend, the cost is $35 per person. To make reservations, please call 718-320-1946 ASAP.

Bronx County Auxiliary Meeting will be on Wednesday, March 10 at 7 p.m. at the Unionport Post 2151, Newbold Ave. Unit members are invited. Please call 718-379-3081 if you wish to attend. Circle March 18 Meeting. —Olive Glasgow

Co-op City Times / March 6, 2010

Bartow

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

Library

Monday, March 8

9:30 - 1 in Rm. 31

Line Dancing 10:00 in Rm. 45

Alert & Alive

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

Dominoes 10:00 in Rm. 45

Stay Well Exercise

11:00 in Rm. 31

Around The Lunch Table

Walking Club

Dominoes

11:30 in Rm. 49

11:00 in Rm. 7

12:30 in Rm. 31

Bingo

Freestyle Dancing

1:00 in Rm. 49

1:00 in Rm. 7

10:00 in Rm 31

Dominoes

Library, Exercise, Chat session,

Bingo

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

Self Defense

Bingo

11:00 am in Rm 31

1:00 in Rm. 49

Mixed Cultural Dance

Bingo

10:00 in Rm. 2

10:00 in Rm. 31

Be Happy Presentation 11:00 in Rm. 31

Dominoes

Date:

Kosher

Mon., Pineapple juice, baked tilapia, steak fries, Mar. 8 tossed salad w/dressing

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Orange chicken, shell pasta, Oriental blend vegs

Whole wheat bread, applesauce

Crochet & Knitting 9:00 in Rm. 7

10:00 in Rm. 31

Current Events

Tuesday, March 9

Dreiser

10:30 in Aud. A

turkey breast Salisbury steak onions Tues., Sliced w/gravy, red bliss w/gravy, mashed Mar. 9 potato, brussels sprouts potato, carrots & peas

Rye bread, orange

Wed., Mar. 10

Apple juice. beef meatloaf w/gravy, egg noodles, chopped spinach

Chicken cutlet, steak fries, Italian blend

Whole wheat bread, diced peaches

Thurs., Mar. 11

Orange juice, Rosemary chicken, yams, green beans

Oxtail, rice & peas, lettuce & tomatoes w/dressings

Rye bread, bananas

Fri., Mar. 12

Orange-pineapple juice, baked hoki w/pepper & onions, yellow rice, peas & carrots

Tilapia fish, Mexican corn, collard greens

Whole wheat bread, pineapple tidbits

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

12:30 pm in Rm.31

Wednesday, March 10

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

Word Games 10:30 am in Rm. 31

Thursday, March 11

10:30 in Rm. 7

Spanish Practice Class 10:30 in Computer lab

Be Happy Presentation 11:00 in Rm. 4

Tai Chi 11:00 am in Rm. 2

Dominoes

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

Library, Exercise, Chat

10:00 in Rm. 31

10:00 am in Rm. 45

Stay Well Exercise

Library 9:30 am – 1:00 pm in Rm. 31

Belly Dancing 12:30 pm in Aud. A

10 -11 in Rm. 45

Be Happy Presentation

“Handi-Flex 1:00 p.m. in Aud. A

11:00 am in Rm. 49

Chat session 9:30 – 1:00, Rm. 31

Dominoes 12:30 pm in Rm.31

Spelling Bee 11:00 in Rm. 49

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

Bingo

Blood Pressure

1:00 in Rm. 49

1st & 3rd Thursday 10:00 -11:30 in Rm. 7

“Movie Madness”

Dominoes

9:30 a.m., Rm. 31

10 am, Rm. 45

Bingo

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

10:00 in Rm. 31

Friday, March 12

Garden Club

10:00 in Rm. 49

Bingo

Spelling Bee

Art

Crochet & Knitting

10:00 in Rm. 45

9:00 in Rm. 2

Dominoes

Bingo

Day at the Movies w/popcorn

12:30 pm, 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

9:30 – 1:00 in Rm. 7

Spelling Bee

Line Dancing 11:00 am in Rm. 31

Library, Exercise, Chat session,

Stew Leonard’s Super Wal-Mart Swimming Bowling

$5 $10 $3 $10

To register for trips and classes, please call

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Upcoming Events/Trips L in e Da ncin g with E llie will be back 2x a month at Einstein and 2x a month at Dreiser. For this month, line dancing will take place at the following centers. All other activities held at Dreiser will remain every Thursday, for Belly Dancing and Handiflex. Schedule for the month of March: Thursday, March 4th, Dreiser; Monday, March 8th, Einstein; Thursday, March 18th, Dreiser; Thursday, March 25th, Dreiser. Starting on April 1st and 2nd, Monday, Line Dancing will be held at Einstein and the 3rd and 4th line dancing will be held at Dreiser. BJ ’s R ep r esen t a t ive J a m es C ollier will be at Einstein Senior Center, Friday, March 19th in Room 49 and Bartow, Monday, March 22nd in Room 31 from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. for both centers to give a presentation. If seniors want to enroll, this is the time. R esch ed u led —SUP E R WAL M ART to Monday, 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. R esch ed u led —PAL I SADE S M AL L . Thursday, March 11th Transportation/boxed lunch only $10. Pickup 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 AR DE NS 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 b u r 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 Shop pin g Da y—Pelh a m Ma nor, 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 ! PAYM E NT I S R E QUI R E D UP ON R E GI STR AT IO N I N O R DE R T O G E T T I C K E T S. Ringling Brothers & Barnum & Bailey Circus 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, Monday-Friday 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 I M I T E D—Up com in g Tr ip - P L EASE SI GN UP FAST T O R E SE RVE YO UR SP OT-C O R NE R ST O NE P R O DUC T I O NS presents Sunshine, Lollipops, & Rainbows. Monday and Tuesday, April 26th and 27th, $200 per person. ROOMS ARE DOUBLE OCCUPANCY. (One room, separate beds-for 2 people). Unbeatable value-trip includes coach bus transportation, 2 days, 1 night stay at Comfort Inn, 5 meals, live theatre show & 2 casinos Mohegan Sun & 5 hours @ Foxwoods – Lunch at historic 250 year (Continued on page 24)

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE BUILDING & TOWNHOUSES ASSOCIATIONS Coalition To Save Affordable Housing “Meeting”: Mon., 3/8; 7:30 pm (Bartow Room 28)

Debs Place Association “Meeting”: 3/11; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room 8)

HOBBIES African-American Association, Yoga/Pilates Classes”: Tues., 3/9; & Thurs., 3/11; 6:00 pm all classes being held in (Dreiser Room 2); “Women’s History Month”, Sat., 3/13; 4:00 pm (Dreiser Room 4) Co-op City Duplicate Bridge Club: Wed., 3/10; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room 9)

POLITICAL Harriet Tubman Democratic Club: Thurs., 3/11; 7:00 pm (Einstein Room 35)

RELIGIOUS Circle of Christ Church: Fri., 3/12; 6:00 pm & Sun., 3/14; 9:00 am Church Service (Bartow Rooms 28 & 31)

Church of the New Vision Bible Study: Sun., 3/14; 9:00 am (Einstein Rm. 38) Deeper Life Bible Church: Tues., 3/9; 5:00 pm (Dreiser Room 1) Faith @ Work Christian Church: Thurs., 3/11; 5:30 pm & Sun., 3/14; 8:00 am (Dreiser Room 8 )

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15: Sun., 3/14; 10:00 am (Einstein Room 35) Harvest Restoration Ministries: Sun., 3/14; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room 10) Mt. Calvary Baptist Church: Thurs., 3/11; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room 9)

SCOUTS Girl Scouts Greater New York: “Parents’ Meeting”, Wed., 3/10; 6:30 pm (Bartow Room 28) “girls’ Scouts”, Fri., 3/12; 3:00 pm (Dreiser Rooms 1, 2, 4, & 9)

SENIORS Seniors Nutrition Program: Mon. – Fri. 3/8 - 3/12; 9:00 am (Bartow Room 31) (Dreiser Room 4) (Einstein Room 49)

Handicapped Adults “Executive Meeting”: Fri., 3/12; 11:00 am (Dreiser Room 1) AARP Peachtree Chapter 4997 Meeting: Mon., 3/8; 11:00 am (Dreiser Aud. A)

SERVICE & CIVIC Weight Watchers Nutrition Program: Tues., 3/9; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room 4)

Williamsbridge Youth Club “Meeting”: Fri., 3/12; 5:00 pm (Dreiser Room 8), “College Fair” Sat., 3/13; 9:00 am (Dreiser Room 9)

Baychester Library Events Today, Sat., 3/6 — Special Exhibition: Inventing in Color Too • 12 - 4 p.m. African-American inventors Sat., 3/13 — 2 p.m. His Girl Friday (classic comedy). An unscrupulous newspaper editor uses every trick in the book to keep his ace reporter/ex-wife from retiring and re-marrying. (Howard Hawk’s remake of a B’wy smash, (“The Front Page”). Kids Game On (Nintendo Wii) — Monday, March 8 & 15, 22 & 29 • 3:30 p.m. Teen “Action Racket Theatre Labs/Teen Advisory Group (What’s happening in your world? What’s the hottest book, movie or cd right now? Let us know and you can earn community service for your school. For all ages 12 to 18. — Tuesday, March 23 & 30 • 4 p.m. Teens Tag — Tuesday, March 9 & 16 • US Census Workshop (10:30 a.m - 1 p.m. & 5 - 7:30 p.m.) Adults Computer Class — Tuesday, March 23 • 10:30 am Kids Reading Aloud — Wednesday, March 10, 17 & 24 • 3:30 p.m. Kids’ Movie Shrek — Wednesday, March 31• 2 p.m. Chess Club — Thursday, March 11, 18 & 25 • 3:30 p.m. Teen Book Group — Friday, March 19 • 3:00 p.m. Talk about books you’ve read and how the books relate to our lives! Sneak A Snack (Monday - Friday) 2:15 p.m. — 3:15 p.m.(except Thurs., 3/11) • Bring snack, read magazines, play Sodoku, or do a crossword puzzle exclusively in the library’s Community Room.

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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. R EM INDER: We are collecting donations of canned goods to be delivered to neighboring food pantries—NO OUTDATED CANS. They may be brought to the AARP office, Room O in Dreiser Loop Community Center, Tuesday–Thursday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and Friday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Heartfelt Condolences to Elinor Gordon on the loss of her sister, Nancy Cruz; and to the family of Robbie Dixon who passed away last week. Get-well wishes to Dolores Shivers and Ellie Acker. To notify Peachtree Chapter of illness or bereavement, contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493. 2010 TOUR C OMM IT TE E AC T IVIT IES: 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. June 26 & 27 (Sat./Sun.) – Saratoga Jazz Festival – package includes 2 tickets to 2 indoor concerts at the Performing Arts Center; 1 night stay at Best Western Hotel; continental breakfast; 4-hour stay at the Saratoga Casino — $349 Double; $429 Single; $329 Triple – Contact Daisy – 718671-3241. July 20 (Tues.) – Return of the 3-in-1 Day Outing – trip includes lunch at Phillips Seafood Restaurant; a boatride in Atlantic City Harbor and 6-hour stay at an Atlantic City Casino (to be announced) — $75 – See Jeanne – 718-379-3742. August 23 (Sun.) – September 4 (Sat.) Scandinavia and Russia on Royal Caribbean’s Jewel of the Sea – 13 days/12 nights – ports of call include Harwich, England; Copenhagen, Denmark; Stockholm, Sweden; Helsinki, Finland; St. Petersburg, Russia; Tallinn, Estonia; and Gothenburg, Sweden; prices include roundtrip airfare; cruise; port charges; government fee; transfers and taxes; initial deposit required to secure reservations and assign cabins – deposit $550 per person double occupancy or $1,100 single occupancy; Final payment due May 14 – contact Jeanne – 718-379-3742 - for pricing information and reservation form. —Delor es Debna m

Einstein Cancer Fund Happy birthday and/or anniversary to all celebrants this month of March. R em in d er : Tuesday, March 9th – Showboat Casino - $27 with a $30 slot play bonus. Pick-up at Einstein Loop at 8 a.m., with Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop following. There are seats available. Please bring a valid photo I.D. Wednesday and Thursday, March 12th & 13th — Day 1: “ Josef The Musical,” followed by check-in at the Hawthorne Inn and dinner at Millers’ Smorgasboard Restaurant. Day 2: After breakfast, check-out, and then we leave for the Lehigh Valley Mall for shopping at your favorite shops, restaurants and bakeries. The Sands Casino follows which is only

30 minutes away from the mall. You will receive the bonus package of the day. Join us by calling Mildred at 718-6710288, Loretta at 718-2958 or Lydia at 718-671-3005. We have a few seats available. Cost per person: $225/triple, $235/double and $275/single. Payments are due by April 1st. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Lorraine Melora and son, Michael, on the passing of their beloved husband and father. Phil Merola was a loving, kind and caring member. May Lorraine and Michael know of no more sorrows. We wish everyone our prayers of healing and good health. —Lyd ia R u a s

Goose Island Seniors Wednesday. March 10—We are having a Bingo Game in Room 38 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $2 for members only. Tuesday, March 23—Going to Atlantic City to Showboat Casino. Price $27.00 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. Thursday, April 8—Going to La Neve’s Haledon, N.J. Classic Oldies. Price is $60 (sixty dollar). Pick-up time is 9:30 a.m., at our 3 usual bus stops. Menu - antipasta platters, pasta/w vodka - roast beef - chicken Francese - dessert - wine – beer – soda on table, coffee, tea and one hour open bar. Wednesday, June 9—Royal Manor

Garfield, N.J.-VIVA LAS VEGAS. Pick-up time is 9:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops. Price $60 (sixty dollars). Menu— pasta-salad-roast-beef-chicken also soda, wine, beer on table, coffee, tea and dessert, also one hour of open bar. Thursday, July 15—Platzl Brauhaul, N.Y. A day of FUN, FOOD AND GAMES. Price is $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 718-379-9613, or call Ann at 718-379-0644. When making reservation, please leave a deposit or full payment. We are located at 135 Einstein Center, Room 39, open Mon. - Thurs., 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. GOOD HEALTH TO ALL. —Mary Pilla

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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 non-denominational, inter-racial, intercultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; may 2010 bring you healing, new direction and peace. A warm welcome awaits you!! We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 718-320-0002 or 917734-4058 for more information. Do you want a place

that allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you, not what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you. Church of the Savior is located at 120 DeKruif Place – street level, (under Building #7 near Dreiser Loop). Take the 26, 28, 30 or QBX1 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl. Sermon topic is “No battle, no blessing.” Scr ip t u r e r ea d in g: Book of Genesis. Chapter 32, verses 22-28. Thought to warm your heart - “God allows YOU turns.” Sunday Morning Schedule – • Adult Bible Study – 9:15 a.m.

• Divine Worship – 10:30 a.m. Weekly Activities – Good News! The second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 a.m., tune into a “Word” from Church of the Savior on BronxNet Channel 70. Tune in and be blessed! Bereavement Support Group - Monday - 7:00 p.m. Do you need a safe, confidential place where you can share your grief? Have you lost a spouse, mother, father, significant other, child, friend, brother or sister? Are you hurting, feel no one understands your pain? Members of our group are also grieving a loss and are here for you. We welcome you to join us. We respect and affirm all persons. —R ev. Dr. R ob er t A. Sm it h , J r.

Harvest Restoration Ministries Pastors Anthony and Andrée Davis, co-founders of Harvest Restoration Ministries, Inc., extend to you a warm invitation to come and worship with us. We are a community oriented non-denominational church that preaches and teaches the Bible in an exegetical style. Our focus is to teach members of the ministry to use Biblical doctrines in a practical sense to be a blessing to both the home and the community. It is our desire to be a church that is “relevant” in affecting society and culture, by raising up not merely “members,” but “leaders” and “agents of change.”

We want to empower you to take control of your life and sphere of influence through the power of God’s Word. Pastor Anthony Davis is currently participating in a mentoring program called “ A Covering” under the tutelage of Bishop Noel Jones of the City of Refuge in Gardena, California. This mentoring program is an effort on the part of Pastor Davis to enhance the ministry through his partnership with Bishop Jones and bring a spirit of excellence to the community. Please come and visit our ministry and take advantage

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St. Joseph’s Anglican Episcopal Church St. Joseph’s Anglican Episcopal Church is located at 155 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, NY 10475 on the lower level. Telephone (718) 320-0844. Weekly Schedule: Sunday: Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Thursday: Choir Rehearsal 7-8 p.m. Friday: Youth Group 4-6:00 p.m. Young Adults 6:30-9 p.m. The Sunday School leads services every fourth Sunday and the Young Adults lead services every fifth Sunday. During Lent, Wednesday Night Bible Study is replaced by Stations of the Cross hosted by different organizations within the church.

Upcoming Events Wednesday, March 3rd, 7 p.m., Stations of the Cross, led by the Women’s Guild. A Quiet Day hosted by the Women’s Guild, Saturday, March 6th, 10 a.m. 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. Psalm 27: “The Lord is my light and my salvation.” —V. R ya n

of the wonderful insight that is being shared. God bless!! We m eet a t : 177 Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room 10. O r d er of Ser vices 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

“Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you: He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.” Psalm 55:22 Perhaps the heaviest burden we try to carry is the burden of mistakes and failures. What do you do with your failures? Even if you’ve fallen or failed, even if everyone else has rejected you, the Lord will not turn away from you. Only you can surrender your concerns to the Lord. No one else can take those away and give them to God. Only you can cast all your anxieties on the one who cares for you. Don’t be afraid to cast your burdens on Him. Don’t pull back when you see difficulties ahead. Let Him guide through them. Let Him carry your burden and give

you rest. Let Him hold you up when you’re weary. 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 da 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 ur sd a y: Prayer service. 8 p.m. F r id a y: worship service at 7:30 p.m. Our new pastor is Reinaldo Martinez and he welcomes the opportunity to serve you. For more information, call —P. C r espo 718-671-6112.

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Community Protestant Church On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone (718) 862-9172. CHURCH SCHEDULE Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS ARE AT THE CHURCH’S ANNEX: 2053 ASCH LOOP NORTH (CO-OP CITY) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Fellowship, “Life on God’s Terms” - Every Friday (except 4th Friday) 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS: Sunday, 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 cpcsisters@aol.com or (718) 320-1193. Light refreshments will be 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 occu-

pancy. 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

Church of God’s Children Church of God’s Children and its pastors, Archbishop Angelo and Bishop Nancy Rosario, invite you to come and worship with us every Sunday at 1:00 p.m. We are at 127 Dreiser Loop downstairs near the Montefiore Health Center; 718-790-9120. Sunday – Worship- English 1 p.m. – Sunday – Worship - Spanish 9:30 a.m. Sunday – Bible Studies – 11:30 a.m. (Teaching: Steps to Freedom) Tuesday – Bible Studies – 7 p.m. Wednesday –Prayer 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.; 12Step fellowship at 159 Dreiser Loop - 7 p.m. Thursday – Leadership Development Classes March 11-13 – Spiritual Warfare Conference at Beaumont, TX. www.spiritualwarfareteam.com. Still time to

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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 12 is before 5:40 p.m. Shabbos ends today, Saturday, March 6, at 6:33 p.m. We recite Havdallah (The Recital over the Wine) at the end of Shabbos. Mincha services on Saturday, March 6 are at 12:30 p.m. Note: Mincha Services - During the winter months, we will pray Mincha early, at 12:30 p.m. and the Kiddush will follow. The community is always welcome to attend our various functions and enjoy a great day of fun and friendship. Rabbi Kronengold is encouraging you all to attend his most informative classes. The evening class will take place during the Shalosh Seudos (the third meal). The topic for this week is “The Codes and Customs of Jewish Prayers”. This class starts at 5:40 p.m. C oming E vents 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. Saturday, March 6--Services are at 9 a.m. The parsha is Ki Tisa. 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! Sale of Chometz--Saturday, March 13, March 20 and March 27. Rabbi Kronengold will remain for a half hour after the evening services to sell you Chometz. Tuesday, March 16 – Rosh Chodesh Nissan. Saturday, March 20 after morning services. Make your reservation for a Model Seder-Kiddush. Rabbi Kronengold will conduct the service and explain the meaning of Passover and the Symbols. The cost is minimal - $10/person. Call Mimi at 1347-427-4526. Please join us! Sunday, March 21 at 11:30 a.m.– Sisterhood Paid-up-Brunch. Your dues for 2010 must be paid in full in order to attend the Brunch. Sunday, March 27 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Rabbi Kronengold will be available for the final sale of Chometz. G ood a n d Welfa r e: Happy birthday and anniversary greetings to all who are celebrating during the month of March. Special: Everyone is invited to the Ordination Ceremony (Hag HaSemikha) of Rabbi Kronengold and 189 other men at the Washington Heights Campus of Yeshiva University located at West 185th Street and Amsterdam Avenue. The Ordination Ceremony begins at 11 a.m. on Sunday, March 7. If possible, please attend. Mazel Tov! Dues for 2010 are now in order! Please! Support the Synagogue. Thank you. Shalom! M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsk y —M

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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. Our Services are conducted in a comfortable 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 26. This will also be a full kosher dinner with the highlights of the Seder presented. The cost is $18 per person 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. —Sa n d r a Ya sh p a n

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

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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 company and refreshments.

We are hoping to meet new players and members. You may call Frieda for any other information at 718-671-3679. —Frieda Epstein

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. —Yvonne Burrus

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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 miraculous 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. —R ev. R . Sib b lies

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute Praise the Lord, everyone! Let us remember to hold tightly to what is eternal, but loosely to what is temporal. I just read a quote that says: “The arrogance of the young is a direct result of not having known enough consequences.” I want to go right into the Word of God. C olossia n s 3: 1-11 sa ys: 1 If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on things above, not

on things on the earth. 3 For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in Glory. 5 Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. 6 Because of these things the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience, 7 in which you yourselves once

walked when you lived in them. 8 But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth. 9 Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man with his deeds, 10 and have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him, 11 where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcised nor uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave nor free, but

Christ is all and in all. Invitations: Dr. Little will teach an Evangelism class this afternoon at 1 o’clock. Then, there will be a Sweet Hour of Prayer at 3 p.m. Our church doors open tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. for Sunday School. Our Morning Worship begins at 11 a.m. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop on the lower level of shopping center #1. If you have any questions, please call (718) 671-3627 or (347) 276-4925. Jesus loves you, and so do we! —M in . Ver n on L it t le

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Computer Consultant, Sales & Repair

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CO-OP CITY RESIDENTS FREE HOUSE CALL $50.00 Off W/FLYER ON WINDOWS INSTALLATION THEMEPSEE Provides: House Calls 24/7 Computer Repair: All Versions of Windows Available 3/6 Computer Lessons: Private one on one session available Computer Sales: Laptop, Desktops

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Floors

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Hardwood floors installed - Sanding & Refinishing. Polyurethane, Fabulon & Moisture Cure Finishes. Staining in all colors. Free estimates. 10% Co-op City resident discount.

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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, 2010 through December 31, 2010. 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 Tu esda y, M a r ch 16t h . The doors open at 7 p.m. and the meeting starts promptly at 7:30 p.m. At t en t ion : We have an email address. It is: Building30@hotmail.com. Do you have a problem? We want to know so that we might get help for you. We will write a letter to Riverbay 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 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 ven t 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 —M

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Deadline is MONDAY at 3 P.M., except when there is a holiday, in which case the deadline is moved up one day or as announced. Classifieds advertising the sale of land, homes, or apartments outside Co-op City or advertising businesses operating within homes in Co-op City cannot be accepted. No blind ads accepted.

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Important N.Y. Police Department Phone Numbers: 45th Precinct - 2877 Barkley Ave., Bronx, NY 10465 -

Tel. (718) 822-5411

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