Co-op City Times 03/19/11

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Vol. 46 No. 12

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Trial of man accused of brutal 2007 workplace murder begins

BY BILL STUTTIG Three and a half years after the commission of one of the most horrific crimes in the history of Co-op City, the trial of Paulino Valenzuela, a former Co-op City resident and worker accused of shooting and killing his former supervisor and wounding two others, began this past Monday in the criminal term of Bronx Supreme Court.

Valenzuela, a former porter for Riverbay from 1994 until he was fired in 2005 for a documented history of incidents related to threats and violence against co-workers and supervisors and drinking on the job, allegedly took revenge for his firing two years later just days after a federal judge disallowed his claim that his firing was based on discrimination.

On August 30th, 2007, at approximately 8 a.m., the start of what was anticipated to be a normal work day at Riverbay, Valenzuela allegedly went to

the office of his former boss armed with a .38 caliber revolver equipped with a silencer and shot and killed Riverbay building supervisor Audley Bent in his office and then shot two other Riverbay employees who happened to be in the vicinity of Bent’s office. Filip Zadrima was shot in the arm and quickly recovered from his wound, but Sander Palaj was left paralyzed by the bullet that struck him.

In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, an extreme alert was sounded throughout the community as Valenzuela’s whereabouts were unknown. Fearing that he might continue to take his revenge against other Riverbay supervisors and employees, all workers were ordered to secure locations set up at all three community centers and told to remain there until the suspect was found.

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Coinmach adds extra discount day during April to compensate for computer glitch

BY ROZAAN BOONE Because of a computer glitch that resulted in the loss of the laundry discount on Tuesday, March 8 by residents using washing machines with the older card readers in the community’s 35 laundry rooms, Coinmach will add an

extra discount day during the entire month of April.

Vernon Cooper, Riverbay’s General Manager, explained that the card readers work on a 30-day cycle and did not

Seven pick u p petition s to r u n for th e Boa r d of Dir ector s Dea d lin e for su b m ission is M a r ch 28t h

BY ROZAAN BOONE During the first week that qualifying petitions became available to run for the Riverbay Board of Directors, seven shareholders have picked up packages for the annual election of the Riverbay Board of Directors, scheduled to be held on Wednesday, May 18th.

The petition period for those who hope to qualify as a candidate began this past Monday, March 14th, and will conclude at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 28th when all signed petitions are due back to the Riverbay Legal Department, located in the Administrative building at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. Two out of the five incumbent Board Directors who are completing their current terms on the Board this year picked up qualifying petition this week, Directors Emmanuel “Manny” Torres and Eleanor G. Bailey.

Five other shareholders, some of whom have run for the Board in previous years, and others who are running for the first time, also picked up petition packages this week. According to the Riverbay Legal Department, those picking up petitions as of press time Friday, are Frank Belcher, Yolanda Canales Schumann, John Rose, Kenneth Mercer, Sr., Emmanuel “Manny” Torres, Leah Graham and Eleanor G. Bailey.

Any shareholder in good financial standing can run for a three-year term on the Board. Seventy-five valid cooperator’s

signatures are needed on candidates’ petitions in order for them to qualify to run for the Board.

Those interested in running for the Board can request qualifying petitions in person at the Riverbay receptionist at the Administrative Desk in Bartow Community Center, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. After 5 p.m. weekdays or throughout the weekend, petitions can be picked up at the Public Safety window in the Bartow Center.

Signed petitions must be returned no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, April 13.

Shareholders will be voting to fill five open seats on the Board again this year.

The five vacant seats on the Board result as the current terms of Directors Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens, Leticia Morales, Emmanuel “Manny” Torres, Eleanor Bailey and Jose Rodriguez are expiring.

All petitions must be picked up and signed for by the prospective candidates, not by any representative, friend or family member.

There will be one vote per unit by residents who are shareholders of record as of March 28, 2011.

A candidates’ meeting where candidates’ petitions will be officially certified or rejected is scheduled for 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 12 in Room 31 in the Bartow Community Center.

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Water treatment contract awarded for cogeneration plant

BY JIM ROBERTS The Riverbay Board of Directors approved by a 12-0 vote a contract to purchase water treatment system and auxiliary equipment from the low bidder AVANTech to treat the water used in the operation of Co-op City’s cogeneration plant.

Board Resolution #11-09 was submitted by Director Khalil Abdul-Wahhab and seconded by Director Raymond Tirado.

AVANTech won the contract at a cost of $1.14 million. The other two bidders for the contract were Aquatech and GE Water.

The vote took place at the Board meeting on Thursday, March 16.

AVANTech will deliver the new water treatment equipment to the Riverbay Power Plant in four to six months, where it will be installed in the empty space formerly occupied by a boiler that has been removed. A separate bid will now go out for the installation work, which will take another four to six months after the equip-

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ment arrives.

The entire delivery and installation will take about twelve months and the new water treatment system should be up and running in a year from now, according to Brian Reardon, Director of Riverbay’s Power Plant.

Until the new equipment is installed, the cogeneration plant’s water will continue to be treated by the cleansing machinery in mobile trailers onsite supplied by GE Mobile. Riverbay has a contract with GE Mobile for the time period until the permanent installation of the AVANTech equipment is completed next year.

Water comes into the Riverbay Power Plant through the New York City municipal water system and is heated by highpressure boilers and turned into steam.

The steam drives the turbines that produce electricity and then that steam is con(Continued on page 13)

Public Safety Class of 2011

The most recent graduates of the Department’s of Public Safety’s Training Academy are: Jonathan Barbot, Valencia Boone, Matthew Brown, Edil Carror, Steven Clarke, Edwardo Delgado, Nicholas Lambert, Edwin Martinez, Angelique Mendoza, Peter Mombrun, Miguel Munoz, Edwin Rodriguez, and Theodore Wright. See full story on page 7.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

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Being Responsible Once again, I read with amusement the musings of City News putting forth what it wants to be true rather than what is. I love the commentary in which City News breaks the Board down into pro- and an anti-privatization factions as if that is the only issue facing Co-op City. Actually, privatization, as I've said before, isn't even an issue at the moment. Now is not a time when privatization can be considered as a viable option or even close to a reality, and seems to only be a possibility in the mind of the main writer at City News.

I also find it preposterous, but typical, that City News is doing a Board election analysis prematurely before anyone has been qualified as an official candidate. What's more, in addition to being written based on speculation, and not fact, the articles in City News spout its own brand of reality as if we live in a frozen environment in which nothing ever changes.

Former President Othelia Jones is a fellow Board member with many years of experience and knowledge, but I would hardly say that she is part of any faction on the Board. No, what I admire most about her is that she has strong, independent opinions and beliefs, grounded in years of experi-

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ence in the community. I am glad that Othelia is on the Election Committee, chaired by Director Bill Gordon, another independent voice who can't be painted with a broad brush as a puppet of anyone.

As for Rev. Calvin E. Owens, he is a longtime leader in this community who has always called things as they are, whether others agree or not. I have always respected Rev. Owens because in his position as pastor, for many years, he has ministered to residents of Co-op City at times of sorrow and great difficulty that families are undergoing.

What I read about him as an unquestioning supporter of anyone is simply foolish. I have treasured Rev. Owens’ wise counsel as a member of the Riverbay Board because I know he will always tell me what I need to hear and not necessarily what I want to hear.

Now, in considering a few others on the Board, if you listen to what they say and complain about, you almost have to wonder why they even still live in Co-op City. To hear them tell, there is

not one positive thing in Co-op City and management has never done anything positive, ever, in the day-to-day running of operations. The excessive negativity of these few Directors, or really one Director, and his sometimes unquestioning followers, is an old and familiar tactic, attack, attack, attack, without ever offering any progressive or forward thinking ideas or solutions.

The 15 current members of the Riverbay Board know who they are, whether they care about the community or their own agenda and pursuit of power, so I don’t have to single them out by giving out grades from "A" to "F'" -- as if a bad grade would stop destructive Directors from continuing to be destructive.

The petition period has started for candidates to qualify to run in this year's Riverbay Board election. As of this moment, seven potential candidates have picked up to qualify for five seats that are open for three-year terms.

That, in itself, tells one it's a bit premature to write anything about the election, or the potential outcome and consequences of this election, but then again, City News is so out of touch with the Co-op City community, I guess they had nothing else to write about.

From my perspective, keeping or

getting rid of Marion Scott Real Estate with a snap of the finger is not a responsible action. If the Board does choose to replace Marion Scott Real Estate, based on the wishes of a majority of the Board, there should be an orderly transfer to new management.

Our goal as Directors on the Riverbay is to represent the community, while adhering to our fiduciary responsibility, and not for or against anything due to personal animosity or narrow, selfcentered political agendas.

Whether Marion Scott Real Estate stays or goes, I'm a bit more concerned and apprehensive over the prospect of agitators gaining control of Riverbay Corporation and leading us to ruin because of Johnny one-note approach to issues and affairs. Those who are the loudest and the most heard usually are the ones who should not be listened to without a critical open mind.

Consider this, and I'm not doing a commercial for Marion Scott Real Estate, but what good is it if they are thrown out of Co-op City and the unintended consequence is Co-op City ends up in foreclosure because vocal critics have no clue about what comes next in responsible delivery of services in a cost effective manner and meeting Coop City financial obligations?

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2nd Combing ty Blood p Cinext Co-oDrive Zodiac Track Team orientation on March 25th The Zodiac Track Team will host an orientation for new prospective members beginning at 7 p.m., Friday, March 25th in Room 28 of the Bartow Community Center. The Co-op City-based track team recently won the New York Road Runners Cross Country Championship, earned 16 medals at the AAU Junior Olympics, had seven of its members qualify for the Melrose Games, and had four female athletes qualify for the finals at the Colgate Games. Team membership is open to all children from 6 to 17 years old. For information, call President Thomas Francis at 718-679-2060 or coPresident Winston Dinkins at 914441-6196.

Next Community Board 10 Meeting The next meeting of Community Board 10 will be held on Thursday, April 14, 8 p.m. at Villa Barone Restaurant, 3289 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10461.

45th Precinct Community Council meeting in Bartow, April 7th The next regular monthly meeting of the 45th Precinct Community Council will be held in Co-op City’s Bartow Community Center from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, April 7th.

Residents will be given the chance to address their crime and quality of life concerns directly to precinct commanders.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for April 23 One of the community’s favorite family events, the annual Easter Egg Hunt, will be held from noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 23rd on the Section 5 Greenway.

The day, presented by the Riverbay Fund will include a wide variety of games and activities for children.

FRONT PA G E

Annual Income Affidavits

BY LOUIS SALEGNA, CONTROLLER The annual income affidavit process for Co-op City residents is currently underway. The Income Affidavit and related instructions were mailed out this week to all cooperators required to file (excluded are new residents who moved into Co-op City after December 31, 2010, and those cooperators on the Section 8 Program).

The due date for returning your completed Affidavit, which must be notarized, is April 30, 2011. Currently, surcharges based upon 2009 Income Affidavit forms will expire June 30, 2011. New surcharges will be imposed for the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 based upon data taken from your 2010 Income Affidavit form. Please note that it is essential that every cooperator submits their 2010 Income Affidavit in a timely manner. If you filed an application for extension in lieu of a 2010 NYS Tax Return, you are still required to submit your affidavit by April 30, 2011. Please estimate your income and identify it as “Estimated Income.” File an amended affidavit once you have filed your tax return or you will be subject to the maximum 50% surcharge. Also, please note that Riverbay must be notified in writing with a copy of the extension form.

I n ca ses wh er e t h er e a r e t wo sh a r eh older s of a n a pa r t m en t a n d if on e of t h e sha r eh old er s h a s p er m a n en t ly va ca t ed t h e a p a r tm en t, it is im p or t a n t t ha t t h e r em a in in g sh a r eh old er su b m it d ocu m en ta t ion t o R iver b a y C or por a t ion a s t o wh er e t h e va ca t in g sh a r ehold er cu r r en t ly r esides. Accep t a b le d ocu m en t a t ion could b e (1) d r iver ’s licen se wit h cu r r en t a dd r ess; (2) cop y of t h e a p a r t m en t lea se; (3) u t ilit y b ill wit h cur r en t a d d r ess. I f t h is docu m en t a t ion is n ot sub m it t ed wit h t h e I n com e Affid a vit , t h e in com e a ffid avit will b e r et u r n ed a s in com p let e u n t il t he d ocu m en t a t ion is su b m it t e d . T h e sh a r eh old er will b e lia ble for a ll su r ch a r ges a ssessed , n o cr ed it s will b e issued for su r ch a r ges a lr ea d y a ssessed .

Failure to complete and return the Income Affidavit form in a timely manner will result in the maximum surcharge of 50% of your basic carrying charges being levied on July 1, 2011.

You would then be required to pay the 50% surcharge for each month, through the end of the month you finally filed. In no event will credit be given for excess surcharges already assessed as a result of failure, neglect or refusal of the cooperator to file the Income Affidavit on a timely basis. The instructions being mailed with the Income Affidavit form include a cover

letter and worksheet which will assist the cooperator in determining whether they are subject to a carrying charge surcharge.

Cooperators are advised to read the material very carefully.

As required by State law, copies of Income Affidavit forms will be submitted to the State for verification of income against filed tax return. Cooperators are cautioned, therefore, to make sure that the data provided come from their NY State tax return. Riverbay staff will hold all-day sessions to assist cooperators in filling out their Income Affidavit form on Tuesday, April 26th and Thursday, April 28th from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 8; Bartow Center, Room 28; and Einstein Center, Room 35. Extra forms will be available at the sessions for those cooperators who do not receive their mailed copy. Notaries will also be present so cooperators can file their completed Income Affidavit form at the sessions.

Any cooperators wishing to have their Income Affidavit form notarized must present two (2) forms of identification, one of which must be a picture of the individual. The affidavit will not be notarized without proper identification.

Completed forms must be returned to Riverbay Corporation by April 30, 2011.

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Shareholders reminded that proof of co-op insurance coverage must be submitted annually

BY ROZAAN BOONE With the annual income affidavits period underway, shareholders are reminded that their proof of co-op insurance is due along with the income affidavits forms which must be returned to Riverbay by April 30, 2011.

Failure to do so could result in a $150 community complaint fine.

Underscoring the importance of co-op insurance, Riverbay’s Director of Risk Management, Ron Caesar, said: “All it takes is one major loss to realize the value of your own personal property. This is something that everyone needs to have and is required to have in order to protect themselves against the possibility of devastating loss.”

Caesar pointed out that all major insurance companies offer co-op insurance and the price for the required coverage in most cases is less than the $150 community complaint received by those who fail to comply with the directive.

“Shareholders need to shop around for the best price relative to the coverage provided, keeping in mind that prices will vary depending on the credit and risk history of each individual shareholder,” Caesar said.

Riverbay requires insurance coverage in the following amount: $25,000 in personal property coverage; $2,500 in building property protection; $100,000 liability protection; $1,000 in guest medical protection; 12 months additional living expense.

“I must stress how important it is for shareholders to purchase and maintain co-op insurance in order to protect themselves,”

said Riverbay Board President Helen Atkins.

“Unfortunately, we cannot predict when emergencies such as fires can result in smoke and/or water damage to your apartment or even to your neighbors’ apartments. It is therefore imperative that we take steps to make sure that we are covered in these emergencies.”

Since this policy was implemented on November 1, 2005, the Riverbay Risk Management Department has been receiving a more favorable response from shareholders who comprehend the importance of securing co-op insurance. In 2008, shareholders were asked to submit the declaration page of their co-op insurance coverage along with their annual income affidavit forms which are due

by April 30, thereby adding to the convenience factor of returning the information to Riverbay.

Even if the shareholder has submitted an updated declaration page in the last few months or if their coverage has not expired, the shareholder must still submit the proof of insurance coverage annually, along with their income affidavits.

Shareholders who fail to produce the required documents are issued a Community Complaint in the amount of a $150 fine.

The annual income affidavit process begins in late/mid March and the return deadline is April 30. This year, all shareholders were required to file except for new shareholders who moved into Co-op City after December 31, 2010 who will begin filing next year, as well as those in the Section 8

Program.

Although new shareholders as of December 31, 2010 were not required to file income affidavits this year, they were still required to provide proof of the mandatory co-op insurance coverage at the time of their closing which is generally good for one year.

Similarly, residents in the Section 8 and SCRIE (Senior Citizens Rent Increase Exemption) programs are also required to provide proof of insurance although they are not required to file annual income affidavits.

Riverbay’s General Manager Vernon Cooper said: “Co-op insurance is essential in protecting you and your family against the cost of damages to another apartment or Riverbay property if the fire or other emergency is found to have been caused by the negligence or fault of a particular shareholder. Many times in the past, we have seen shareholders sustain loss in fires only to realize they are not covered for the damages sustained to their property and in some cases, their neighbors’. It is really essential that all shareholders consider this possibility seriously and protect themselves accordingly.”

Proof can also be mailed or faxed to the Riverbay Risk Management Department, located in Room 23A in the Bartow Community Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; fax number (718) 3203191. The office is open Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For additional info. about co-op insurance or for answers to questions, you may contact the Risk Management Department at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3388.

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Petitions then be published in the Co-op City Times on Saturday, April 16th.

On Saturday, April 30th, the first of three consecutive special election supplements will be published in the Co-op City Times, in which each of the candidates will place statements and advertisements outlining their qualifications for the position of Riverbay Board Director and their views on issues facing the community.

This year, two official Candidates’ Forums are scheduled. The first will be held on Wednesday, May 4th at 7:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium B, and the other on Monday, May 9th in Room 45 of the Einstein Community Center, also at 7:30 p.m.

The annual meeting of shareholders to

Trial The precautions, although well-founded, fortunately turned out to be unnecessary because, in a bizarre twist, the suspect, stained with blood and still armed, calmly hopped onto a New York City bus to Pelham Bay Station and proceeded to take trains to Bronx Criminal Court at East 161st Street where he turned himself in to court officers 45 minutes later while reportedly handing over his revolver and confessing his heinous crimes.

But according to reports, the next day, Valenzeula changed his story and claimed the shootings were in self-defense; he carried that same defense with him into this past week’s trial commencement.

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elect candidates to serve three-year terms on the 15-member Board, which sets policy for the Riverbay Corporation and the Co-op City community, has been set for Wednesday, May 18th.

As has been the case with the last three Board elections, this year’s election will be conducted by voting machines. Voting will take place in the building lobbies from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on May 18th. After the polls close on May 19th, the tallies will be counted after 8 p.m. in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center.

A recount, if necessary, will be conducted on Thursday, May 26th.

The final results of the election will be posted in the three community centers the next day and published in the next issue of

the Co-op City Times that Saturday, May 28th.

After the results are certified, the five top vote getters in this year’s election will be sworn in as new members of the Riverbay Board of Directors on Thursday, June 9th and begin serving their terms.

Last year, the NYC Board of Election confirmed that 5,880 ballots were cast in the Riverbay Board election of which 5,766 were machine votes, 80 stand-by ballots and 34 absentee ballots. 5,056 votes were needed for a quorum in the 2010 Board of Directors election.

As the petition period continues, Director Bill Gordon, Chair of the 2011 Election Committee, said the week: “The petition period has begun and the commit-

tee wants to once again stress adherence to the election rules. The election rules governing the election are provided to all potential candidates when picking up their petitions. Please read and follow the rules to make the election less stressful for all concerned.”

Apart from Director Gordon, Directors Othelia Jones and Francine Reva Jones are co-chairing this year’s Election Committee.

The other members of the 2011 Election Committee, as approved by the Riverbay Board this week, are shareholders Sandra Williams-Jackson, Judith Washington, William Odom and Lillian Whitaker.

“I would like to personally thank all my fellow committee members for volunteering to serve this year,” said Director Gordon.

Donovan Plummer, as “an excellent supervisor. He was hands-on and he knew his job. He was friendly with all of his peers, always willing to help other people.”

Bent’s death left a terrible void as he is survived by his wife, two grown children, Nivea and Kevin, and a grandchild, Devon Jordan Bent.

Charges against Velenzuela include second degree murder, three counts of attempted murder, manslaughter, assault and criminal possession of a weapon.

Valenzuela’s employment history with Riverbay was checkered with a series of incidents that began in 2000 and ended with the termination of his employment

in 2005. Incidents for which he was disciplined over the years included using threatening language against his co-workers in 2000, drinking on the job in 2001, threatening a supervisor in 2004, and then striking a supervisor in the head in February of 2005, an action which resulted in his immediate termination.

A year later, Valenzuela filed a federal lawsuit against Riverbay claiming his termination was based on discrimination. But on August 24th, 2007, United States District Court Judge Dennis Cote dismissed the suit, ruling that Riverbay had “certainly identified legitimate cause for the termination of Valenzuela’s employment.”

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As soon as she heard the claim of selfdefense in 2007, the widow of Audley Bent, Cynthia Bent, strongly denounced it as ridiculous. On the eve of the trial, Mrs. Bent was still denouncing Valenzuela’s defense in statements she made to the New York Daily News which were published Monday morning just before the start of the trial. In describing Valenzuela, Mrs. Bent was quoted as saying: “He is a liar and a monster who isn’t even a man. Prison is too good for him.”

Bent had been employed by Riverbay for approximately five years when the shooting occurred. He was described by his supervisor, Building and Grounds Director

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take into account that there were only 28 days in February resulting in the loss of the discount on Tuesday, March 8 as Coinmach technicians worked to correct the problem.

“Coinmach personnel worked feverishly with the manufacturer of the card readers to determine the cause,” said David Tulkop, Coinmach’s Area Vice President of Northeast Operations. “They found a programming fault in the software of many of the readers which did not allow the readers to recognize a 28-day month causing the program to reset itself.”

Tulkop said that as soon as the problem was detected, Coinmach sent a team of technicians into Co-op City to reprogram all of the card readers in time for the March 10th discount so that only one day of discount was lost— Tuesday, March 8. He stated last week that the company would look into offering additional discounts to residents because of the snafu.

“To make up for this loss, Coinmach has agreed to add a third discount day for the entire month of April,” said Tulkop. “Therefore, during the month of April, the discount days will be Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.”

Normally, discounted wash is offered only on Tuesdays and Thursdays when the cost per load is $1.00 for the 20 lb. washer and $1.75 for the use of a 30 lb. washer. On all other days, the cost for the 20 lb. wash is $1.25 and for a 30 lb. wash, $2.00.

“We appreciate our long relationship with Riverbay and want to make sure that every resident has an opportunity to enjoy the added discount days,” said Tulkop,

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Special boxes have been set up in the CSO Offices at Dreiser and Einstein and the Administration Office Reception area at Bartow Avenue for this purpose. The boxes will be open during regular business hours (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.). An additional box will be available after 5:00 p.m. during the week and all day on weekends at the Bartow Security Office.

Also for your convenience, there will be personnel available at the following locations to assist and/or notarize your income affidavit form: 1. Assemblyman Michael Benedetto’s Office, Dreiser Center, Room 12.

2. Congressman Joseph Crowley’s Office, Dreiser Center, Room 3.

3. Jewish Community Council Office, Dreiser Center, Room 18.

4. Multi-Service, 140 Carver Loop.

Enclosed with the annual income affidavit packet is a letter from Mr. Ron Caesar, Director of Risk Management, regarding the submission of co-op insurance declaration page or certified letter from your insurance broker or company showing that you have the required insurance coverage on your apartment.

Please note that the insurance documentation must be submitted along with your annual income affidavit by no later than April 30, 2011 to avoid the assessment of $150 Community Complaint fine. Any questions regarding the insurance documentation should be addressed to the Risk Management Department at (718) 320-3300, ext. 3388.

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adding that the manufacturer of the card readers has assured Coinmach that such a mix-up would not happen again until next February, by which time, Coinmach hopes to have all of the old readers replaced.

“We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the loss of the discounted wash on March 8, and thank the residents for their patience as we worked to get the problem rectified,” said Cooper.

This past Monday, Coinmach’s technicians adjusted the time clocks on the card readers for daylight saving time which began last Sunday morning at 2 a.m.

Meanwhile, Coinmach is continuing to upgrade the plumbing system in the laundry rooms of the community’s 10 triple core buildings to help prevent water from backing up into the drain lines in the washers during the rinse cycle.

“This work is an upgrade of the existing plumbing system and will help circumvent the current back ups that neg-

atively impact on residents’ ability to use the laundry rooms because the existing plumbing lines cannot handle the volume of water that is discharged when all or most of the washers are being used simultaneously,” said Cooper.

During the plumbing upgrades, Coinmach has been replacing the existing 4-inch pipes behind the washers in the 10 triple core buildings with 5-inch pipes which are expected to better handle the large volumes of suds and water and therefore allow the washing machines to drain quicker and easier. This work is being done by Coinmach with its own plumbers and at no additional cost to the Riverbay Corporation or its shareholders.

So far, Buildings 4, 5, 10, 11, 20 and 21 have been completed. On Monday, March 21, and Tuesday, March 22, the plumbers will begin working in Building 26 and then move on to Building 27 on Wednesday and Thursday, March 23 and 24, respectively.

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Letters to the Editor

Co-op City Times Returning shareholders’ rights

To t h e E d it or : A 40 year investment of precious life here should have granted me, and all shareholders of such protracted duration, a sense of feeling to make continued residence possible for an aging populace.

What this Board and Scott management has offered is sheer indifference and unacceptable excuses that exacerbate our plight.

How utterly laughable then is the evaluation by the Board of management’s per-

formance given the collaborative relationship shared. They will focus on the “positive” of co-gen, repeated “savings” declared, disregarding the true return on our actual investment to date—total disregard of our quality of life, the insensitivities we endure at Riverbay, the blindness to matters of deed dissatisfaction.

Not until we have Board term limits will the endless cycle of control and partisan conduct ever grant us a return to what was intended to be shareholders’ rights to

protect and preserve our interests. What we are exposed to constitutes a “pseudo cooperative” that has gone downhill.

This has become a layed-back populace sitting silently while quality of life once known to us continues to vanish.

Residents have to wake up, exhibit their gripes demanding radical changes or wallow in what only the blind can’t see.

We are best capable of evaluating this management—not this present Board.

—M a r ilyn Br a n d

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Ralph Henriquez

Competition among cable providers To t h e E d it or : I too would like to know why we as a community are forced to contend with only one choice of cable services which

constantly goes up in price and gives you a lot of useless choices in programming.

I see the trucks of other carriers in the community. Why are we not able to get

cable service from them? At least, if we were, there would be competition like when we had Community Home Entertainment.

—Sha r on Sa r gen t

Management responds to queries about cable service Whether real competition for cable services will come to Co-op City is an answer we do not know. While Co-op City has an agreement with

Cablevision, neither the Board nor Management has done anything to dissuade competition. In fact, within the limits of the Cablevision contract,

Management has provided all information requested by Direct TV and Verizon.

—R iver b a y’s m a n a gem en t

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13 new Public Safety officers begin serving the community Monday

BY BILL STUTTIG respect and they, in turn, will receive “This new class of recruits,” Apollo special patrolmen from other housing The 13 new Public Safety officers due respect. explained, “is perhaps one of the most complexes. The younger recruits who completed their eight weeks of Director Santiago said that it was her diverse classes we ever had, ranging accepted into the class also include training the past week were offiyoung men and women who cially made members of the worked at entry level jobs typical department at graduation cereof younger people, such as a deli monies held yesterday in Dreiser counter worker and even a Co-op Community Center.

City garage attendant with experiBefore more than 100 family ence as a U.S. soldier in Iraq. “I and friends, as well as many of think they will each bring somethe area’s leading law enforcething different to the department ment commanders, including and each will make a special conCaptain Russell Green of the 45th tribution in their own way,” Precinct and Inspector David Apollo said.

Colon of the NYPD’s “These new officers were choCommunity Affairs Bureau, the sen from more than 200 who took 13 new officers received their cera comprehensive entrance exam tificates of graduation, as well as last year,” Apollo explained. some special awards.

“These new officers also went The 13 new officers are: through an extensive background Officers Jonathan Barbot, check, physical ability and agility Valencia Boone, Matthew Brown, tests, and psychological exams.”

Edil Carror, Steven Clarke, In closing remarks, Rev. Edwardo Delgado, Nicholas Owens addressed the families of Lambert, Edwin Martinez, Chief Frank Apollo presents a posthumous recognition to the family of the late Eduardo Rosario, a the new officers and a told them Angelique Mendoza, Peter recruit who died of a sudden illness early on in the training period. that Riverbay management and Photo by Bill Stuttig Mombrun, Miguel Munoz, Edwin the Board will see to it that the Rodriguez, and Theodore Wright. wish for the young people of the comfrom officers with decades of experiofficers will be given what is needed to The Valedictorian honor went to munity to have a better relationship with ence in a variety of law enforcement take care of their families financially, Officer Delgado and the class the department and to view the officers agencies to young recruits who demonbut it is up to the officers with the help Leadership Award went to Officer as allies, not as an occupying army. strated a unique ability and commitof families to make sure they do what is Rodriguez, a retired NYPD officer who Director Abdul-Wahhab said that it ment to the field.” necessary to protect themselves. In decided to go back into law enforcewas vital for the security of the Co-op Apollo explained that the13 include closing, Rev. Owens said: “I pray that ment and led the class in having study City community-at-large and Public retired officers from NYPD, God will protect you so that you can sessions during their own free time on Safety to have mutual respect and trust Corrections, the Coast Guard, TSA, and protect us.” weekends during the eight week trainof one another. ing period.

Lieutenant James Keappock, who Perhaps the most touching part of led the 13 officers through eight weeks the 90-minute gradation ceremony was of classroom and physical training, when a special award was presented to emphasized that professionalism, courthe family of Eduardo Perez who was tesy and strategies for defusing volatile chosen for the training, but passed away situations were emphasized throughout from a sudden illness a short time after the eight weeks of training. the training began.

The daily regimen of training over On hand to congratulate and offer the last eight weeks took in a wide variwords of advice to the new officers ety of policing skills and situational were Riverbay General Manager preparation designed to make the Vernon Cooper, Deputy General recruits ready for almost any situation Manager Gail Badger-Morgan, and that can occur when on patrol. nine Riverbay Board Directors includThe curriculum includes training in ing President Helen Atkins, First Vicereport writing, the ethics of law President Rev. Calvin Owens, Second enforcement, preliminary investigaVice President Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, tions, domestic violence, laws of arrest, Treasurer Eleanor Bailey, Assistant civil liability, the proper use of physical Treasurer Bill Gordon, Assistant force and deadly force, search and Secretary Francine Jones, Manny seizure laws, understanding the New Torres, Director Evelyn Santiago and York State court system and underDirector Bernie Cylich. standing penal law, civil law and crimiChief Frank Apollo, in heartfelt nal law. remarks to the class, told them to make The training also includes four days it their goal during the years spent in of classes in first aid, CPR, and Co-op City to become irreplaceable defibrillator. members of the department. “No matter Keappock took the time to thank the what you choose to do in your life, if Board and Management for providing you are effective, you are irreplaceable. the funding in recent years for the purWhen you walk away from here after a chase of defibrillators and provide the long career, you are to be missed.” In training necessary to have officers use further advising the new officers Apollo the life-saving devices effectively. That quoted Mohammed Ali in saying, training resulted in saving the life of a “Don’t count the day, make the day man who went into sudden cardiac count.” arrest in Section 5 earlier this year.

Professionalism and respect was a In their first weeks on the job, the common theme throughout many of the new officers will be assigned to patrol brief remarks. General Manager both day and night shifts with experiCooper advised the officers that they enced Public Safety officers to gain are the first line of defense for the comfirst-hand knowledge of the community munity and told the new officers to treat and then will be added to the regular the residents with professionalism and patrol shift schedule.

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You Wouldn’t Have Known Checking through our cooperatorfinanced newspaper, you wouldn’t have known—unless you had read the Director’s Viewpoint by Francine Jones—that a meeting endorsed by almost every Co-op City organization drew more than 300 cooperators, including resident bus drivers, and was attended by State Senator Ruth HassellThompson, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, and the chief of staff of Councilman Larry Seabrook’s office.

More than two dozen cooperators took the mike to discuss the drastic MTA service cuts. The meeting, organized by the Co-op City Coalition Against MTA Cuts, took place on Thursday, March 3, in Dreiser auditorium. Speakers described long waits for overcrowded busses, skipped stops, added transfers, double fares, and reduction of night service and service to the Veterans Medical Center, Montefiore Hospital, Botanical Gardens, and Lehman College.

Speakers expressed anger at increased waits for wheelchair-accessible busses and the reduction in Access-A-Ride service.

Some complained of travel time increased by thirty to sixty minutes, hindering timely arrival at jobs or appointments.

Cooperator bus drivers claimed they were subject to pressures by supervisors to maintain unworkable schedules.

Michelle Sajous, Community Relations Director for Riverbay, disclosed that 700 Co-op City residents, responding to a survey, said the service cuts have severely affected their commute and quality of life. A study, reported in the Daily News and cited at the meeting, finds MTA cuts are undermining outer borough economies, especially in the Bronx.

Cooperators called for restoration of the BX26, BX28 and QBX1 busses, and return to full Access-A-Ride services. Savings

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Bernard Cylich could be achieved, they noted, by discontinuation of the unsatisfactory, recently devised BX38, BX23, and BX50 routes.

Moderator Sebastian Ulanga recapped the series of Coalition rallies and protests against MTA cuts the group has organized since April 2010. More than 5,000 signatures have been collected on a petition for restoration of BX26, BX28 and full AccessA-Ride services. Officials refused to accept delivery of the petitions or to meet with members of the Coalition who went to the MTA office last December.

Senator Thompson stated that she and Assembly member Benedetto had noted cooperators’ statements and will write to the MTA conveying the sentiment of the meeting and requesting an opportunity for Coalition members to deliver their petitions and recommendations.

TH E DE VI L IN T HE DETAIL S Management has finally provided me with a cost breakdown, prepared by Proto Construction and Development Corporation, for the $89,500 purchase order for the closing of terrace doors and windows for buildings 6, 7, and 8. The itemized bill was dated March 4, 2011, ten months after Proto submitted a bill to Riverbay, on May 19, 2010, and Riverbay president signed off on it, on June 1.

It should be standard practice for the itemized cost of a purchase order to be reviewed and adequately justified before it is approved.

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(Wasn’t the rigging used in securing terraces subsequently used in repairing these terraces? Was Riverbay billed twice for the same rigging?)

• Riverbay was charged $15,000 for insurance. (Didn’t Proto’s umbrella insurance for contract work to restore the terraces also cover two weeks of work to close the terraces? Was Riverbay billed twice for this insurance?)

• Riverbay was billed $3,500 for anchors, cutting blades, drill bits. (Was Proto using gold-plated anchors and diamond-tipped blades and bits?)

• Riverbay was billed $12,000 for a project manager and a foreman for two weeks of work, or $3,000 per week per supervisor.

(Some quick arithmetic tells me they were each paid at an annual rate of $150,000.

Does any Riverbay project manager or foreman earn that kind of money?)

• Riverbay was charged $28,800 in labor costs for closing off 348 terraces, or $82.75 per terrace. (It took two nonunion laborers less than an hour to close the terrace of my apartment. If the contractor paid $25 an hour per laborer—and nonunion labor would not likely be paid that well—then how can Proto’s claimed labor cost be justified?)

GE T T ING OUR MONE Y’S WORT H This purchase order was for only $89,500—pocket change compared to the more than $300 million in contracts awarded by Riverbay in the last decade. All our expenditures must be carefully examined.

That point shouldn’t have to be stated.

These are reasonable questions about the relatively small Proto contract. But questions have been asked about much bigger

Riverbay contracts.

A September 2007 report by the NY State Inspector General charged Riverbay with awarding three contracts worth $45.5 million without bidding and performance bonds.

An audit issued by the Inspector General of the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development in February 2003 charged Marion Scott Real Estate with, among other things, marking up subcontractors’ costs.

Answers to my questions could shed light on the way Board and management award contracts. The answers can help us get more for our money, now and in the future.

POST ING O F WAI T ING L I ST S Public posting of waiting lists was required by a Board resolution (10-86) adopted last October. Management must post waiting lists for apartments, townhouses, garage spaces, and hall and basement storage rooms. Apartment lists were posted several months later. Lists for parking spaces were posted more recently, as noted in Coop City Times, 3/5/11.

However, lists for hall and basement storage closets are yet to be posted. These postings are available only to cooperators using computers. I have suggested that those lists be posted in bulletin boards; that apartment lists be posted in the administration office; that parking lists be posted in garages; and that storage lists be posted in each building.

Coding of names on the lists assures cooperator privacy.

I can reached by phone 718-379-5874 or email www.lichsr@earthlink.net.

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Co-op City Times / March 19, 2011

Attorney General Schneiderman offers tips to New Yorkers donating to Japan earthquake & Tsunami relief efforts A.G. encourages generosity, provides information to ensure donated dollars go to right place Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman this week encouraged New Yorkers to assist relief efforts overseas, and released important information for New Yorkers planning to donate to Japan earthquake and tsunami relief efforts.

“The devastating earthquake and tsunami have caused unimaginable loss, and many New Yorkers are eager to help the people of Japan as they confront the challenges before them,” Attorney General Schneiderman said. “This office encourages such generosity, and will work with New Yorkers to ensure the donations they make are protected.

Anyone planning to make a charitable donation should be sure to review these tips to protect themselves and ensure help goes where it is intended.”

Th e Attor n ey Gen er a l offer s th e followin g tips for th ose con tr ibu tin g to th e r elief effor t: G ive t o E s t a b lis h ed C h a r it ie s.

Donate to organizations you are familiar with, or have an experience assisting in disaster relief. Closely examine the charities that appeared solely in response to an event, or those with unfamiliar names.

L ook C h a r it ies Up . Review information about the charity before you give.

Check the Attorney General’s website – www.charitiesnys.com – for financial reports on charities, or ask the charity directly for its reports. Confirm that the charity is a recognized tax-exempt organization. The following websites contain helpful information to evaluate charities: • American Institute of Philanthropy www.charitywatch.org • Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance - www.bbb.org • Charity Navigator - www.charity navigator.org • GuideStar - www.guidestar.org Befor e You Text A C on t r ibu t ion ...

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R ep or t Su sp iciou s O r ga n iza t ion s. If you believe an organization is misrepresenting its work, or that a scam is taking place, please contact the Attorney General’s Charities Bureau at charities.bureau@ag.ny.gov or 212-416-8402.

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Black Forum Defensive Dr iving Our next defensive driving course will be held next month; date: TBA, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Call today to register, 718-320-8035.

Please mail 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.

Up com ing even t s The Million Kids March 2011 will be on Saturday, May 7. The bus will be leaving from the Dreiser Community Center, 7 a.m. For tickets/information, call (718) 320-8035 or (718) 825-9750.

There will be a Saturday Gospel Brunch on Saturday, April 2, Dreiser Auditorium A., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. For further

information, call (718) 320-8035 or (718) 825-9750.

Bla ck For u m Aer ob ics in session Aerobics classes have begun. Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday, Dreiser, Aud. A, 7:30 p.m. To register, please call us at (718) 320-8035. There is a nominal fee for each of these classes.

Ad va nced Aer ob ics cla sses This is an advanced aerobics class for men and women which will begin soon.

This is not for the light hearted, but for those who are serious about getting in shape. Activities include exercise, health awareness classes and open discussions.

Einstein and Dreiser Community Centers.

Call to register today, (718) 320-8035, or email us at coopcityblackforum@ gmail.com. Other classes being formed are Tai Chi, Salsa, Belly Dancing and

Children’s dance classes. Sign up today.

Black Forum’s Lyons Mane Track Club Try-outs are ongoing Mondays and Wednesdays, Dreiser Auditorium. A small fee is required for participation. For further information, please call (718) 320-8035.

E m er gency Food P r ogr a m New H ou r s & Da ys We are now open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 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.

In order to receive food, you must present a current photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with

proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future.

New em a il a d d r ess The Black Forum has a new email address, coopcityblackforum@gmail.com.

For membership applications, inquiries or to join the Black Forum, you may call anytime and leave a message or email us.

We Need You - J oin Us Tod a y Now is the time for us to get involved.

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

—Tony I llis

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

We are open for new members, with a

like-mind for community service, to join us in one of our membership categories: Adult, Young Adult, Youth Club and Ombudsman.

We meet monthly in the Dreiser Loop Center, Room 8. If you are interested in membership, please call Sandra, 1-917-9727732. If you are interested in rendering

Ben ed et t o con t in u es effor t s t o r est or e M TA ser vices in C o-op C it y Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto is continuing to call upon the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) to revisit their position on Co-op City routes and changes that were made on June 27, 2010. Assemblyman Benedetto has teamed with Councilman James Vacca, Chairman of City Council Transportation Committee, to call up on MTA Chairman, Jay Walder, to revisit those changes with a critical eye to restoring services eliminated last summer.

Assemblyman Benedetto and Councilman Vacca believe that the current state of bus service in Co-op City is inadequate.

“I know that the MTA has been making some modifications to mitigate some of the negative affects of the changes from last summer, however, they have not gone far enough to have an adequate impact,” Benedetto said.

“I can’t step foot in Co-op City without someone stopping me to say that the new bus

service has caused nothing but headaches,” Councilman Vacca said. “We have too many people faced with longer waits, unnecessary transfers, and out-of-the-way trips. Minor changes made in recent months have not gone far enough. I am once again joining Assemblyman Benedetto in calling on the MTA to return to the drawing board and make sure the residents of Co-op City are no longer stranded.”

Assemblyman Benedetto and Councilman Vacca are also extending an invitation to Chairman Walder to personally visit Co-op City to see first-hand the pain caused by the service cuts.

“A number of months ago, my staff and I monitored the affects of the changes by going out and visiting various bus stops in Co-op City. It was blatantly obvious from what we observed that things were just not right. Councilman Vacca and I feel that Chairman Walder should also see for himself,” Benedetto concluded.

community service, please call Ursela at 917-566-7067.

The Williamsbridge Club will have the Founder’s Day Awards Luncheon, April 30, at the Eastwood Manor. Co-op City resident, Ophelia Miller, will be among those honored at the luncheon. Proceeds from the luncheon

will benefit the scholarship fund.

Tickets for the luncheon may be obtained by contacting Sylvia, 917-921-5445; LaVerne, 718-320-9803 or Ursela at the above number. We ask for your continued support with all our programs.

—Sylvia Hicks

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Second Reading - Resolution #10-92 SUBM I T T E D BY: E lea n or Ba iley SE C O NDE D BY: Bill G or d on 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 16t h , 2011 W H E R E AS, Total Construction Corp. is doing work under Contract 2600, Bridging at Buildings 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 & 8; and W H E R E AS, a Change Order One (1) is requested due to additional 759 linear feet needed; and W H E R E AS, the total cost for the additional bridging

is $37,191.00; and W H E R E AS, the Project Manager is in agreement with the Change Order (See attached memorandum from Project Manager).

NOW T H E R E F OR E , L E T I T BE R E SO LVE D: that the proposed Change Order One (1) to Contract 2600 with Total Construction Corp. in the amount of $37,191.00 (Original Contract Amount - $360,262.00 + CO1 $37,191.00 (New Contract Total $397,453.00) be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended

by Board of Directors Resolution 95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

YE S: At k in s, Ba iley, G or d on , F. J on es, O wen s, Sa n t ia go, T ir a d o, Tor r es, Ab d u l-Wa h h a b NO : C ylich , L eslie ABSE NT: O . J on es, M or a les, R od r igu ez, Sh a p ir o M ot ion P a ssed

Second Reading - Resolution #11-09 SUBM ITT ED BY: Kha lil Abdul-Wa hha b SEC ONDE D BY: Ra y Tir ado BOAR D OF DIR E CTOR S M EE TI NG, DATE D: M a r ch 16t h, 2011 WHE R EAS, the Contracts Department sent out twelve (12) requests for proposals for Bid #2602, Water Treatment System & Auxiliary Equipment; and WHE R EAS, we received three (3) proposals; and

WHE RE AS, bids were reviewed in detail by the Project Manager and Project Engineer and; WHE RE AS, the Project Manager and Project Engineer have concluded AVANTech is the lowest responsible bidder (Recommendations attached).

NOW T HER EFOR E , LE T IT BE R ESOLVED: that the proposed contract 2602 with AVANTech at a cost of $1,140,003.00 be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and

amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

YE S: At kins, Ba iley, C ylich Gor don, F. J ones, Leslie, Owens, Sant iago, Tir ado, Tor r es, Abdul-Wa hha b ABSENT: O. J ones, M or a les, Rodr iguez, Sha pir o Motion Pa ssed

Second Reading - Resolution #11-10 SUBM I T T E D BY: Bill G or d on SE C O NDE D BY: E lea n or Ba iley 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 16t h , 2011 W H E R E AS, Riverbay executed a one year contract #P109 with Siemens Demag Delaval Turbomachinery on January 26, 2010 for spare parts for the gas and steam turbines; and W H E R E AS, to date the Power Plant has received 90% of the parts requested they are seeking a four month

extension on the contract due to delivery constraints from the different sections of Siemens; and W H E R E AS, the original cost of the contract will not be changed, since this is only a time extension.

NOW, T H E R E F O R E , L E T I T BE R E SO LVE D: the Board of Directors approves the continuation of the contract for four months so that the additional deliveries can be made and the contract completed; and BE I T F URT H E R R E SO LVE D: that Change Order Contract #P109 Extension for Zero Dollars be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with the

Board of Directors Resolution 85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution 95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the purchase order and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

YE S : A t k i n s , B a i l e y, C y l i c h G o r d o n , F. J o n e s , L e s l i e , O w e n s , S a n t i a g o , T i r a d o , To r r e s , Wa h h a b ABSE NT: O . J on es, M or a les, R od r igu ez, Sh a p ir o M ot ion P a ssed

Second Reading - Resolution #11-11 SUBM I T T E D BY: K h a lil Ab d u l-Wa h h a b SE C O NDE D BY: E velyn Sa n t ia go 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 16t h , 2011 W H E R E AS, the Contracts Department sent out twenty-four (24) requests for proposals for Bid #2492 (REBID), Exterminating Services at Co-op City; and W H E R E AS, we received seven (7) proposals; and W H E R E AS, bids were reviewed in detail by the

Project Manager and; W H E R E AS, the Project Manager has determined Royal Exterminating, Inc. is the lowest responsible bidder (Recommendation attached).

NOW T H E R E F O R E , L E T I T BE R E SO LVE D: that the proposed contract 2492 (REBID) with Royal Exterminating, Inc. at a cost of *$11,500.00 per month over three (3) years be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors

Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

YE S: At k in s, Ba iley, C ylich , G or d on , F. J on es, L eslie , O we n s, Sa n t ia go, T ir a d o, Tor r es, Ab d u lWa h h a b ABSE NT: O . J on es, M or a les, R od r igu ez, Sh a p ir o M ot ion P a ssed

Amended Second Reading - Resolution #11-12 SUBM I T T E D BY: F r a n cin e R eva J on es SE C O NDE D BY: An d r ea L eslie 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 16t h , 2011 W H E R E AS, Directors have charge of all Co-op City property and may delegate to the Officers of the Corporation such powers as deemed necessary to conduct the Corporation’s business, not inconsistent with law or the Riverbay by-laws; and

W H E R E AS, it would be beneficial for the Directors to have better access to Board resolutions by making such resolutions available during non-business hours and weekends.

NOW, T H E R E F O R E , BE I T R E SO LVE D, that the Board Secretary is directed to prepare and then update a digital set of all board resolutions with a detailed index and such sets be kept in the board room where all directors can access them.

BE I T R E SO LVE D, that this Project shall be com-

pleted by September 30th, 2011 if possible.

conditions described in the attached letter agreement.

NOW, THE RE FOR E, LET IT BE R ESOLVE D, that the Board approves retaining Stanley Schlein, Esq. to assist with the May 18, 2011 election upon the terms and conditions described in the attached letter agreement; and BE IT F URT HER R ESOLVED, that the President is hereby authorized to sign the attached letter agreement with Stanley Schlein, Esq. and take all steps necessary to make this

action effective.

YE S: Atkins, Ba iley, Gor don, Owens, Tir a do, Tor r es, Abdul-Wahha b NO: C ylich, Leslie, Sa ntia go ABSTAI N: F. J ones ABSENT: O. J ones, M or a les, Rodr iguez, Sha pir o

YE S: C ylich , G or d on , F. J on es, L eslie, Sa n t ia go, T ir a d o, Ab d u l-Wa h h a b NO : O wen s ABSTAI N: At k in s, Ba iley ABSE NT: O . J on es, M or a les, R od r igu ez, Sh a p ir o, ABSE NT F O R VOT E : Tor r es M ot ion P a ssed

Emergency Resolution #11-17 SUBMI TT ED BY: Bill Gor don SE C ONDED BY: E lea nor Bailey BOARD OF DI RE C TOR S ME ET ING: DATE D: M a r ch 16t h, 2011 WHE R EAS, the Election Committee recommends that the Board approve retaining Stanley Schlein, Esq., to assist with the May 26, 2010 board election upon the terms and

Motion Pa ssed

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Safe bicycling in New York City The NYC Department of Transportation advises that bicyclists have all the rights and are subject to all the duties applicable to drivers of motor vehicles. This includes obeying all traffic signals, regulating signs and pavement markings.

Bicycle riding is permitted on arterial and local streets throughout the city even though no designated route exists. Bicycle riding is prohibited on the roadways of certain bridges, expressways and highways.

Often a separate path exists on these facilities for bicycles.

Shareholders of Co-op City are reminded that there are restrictions on crossing sidewalks. Bicycles should not be ridden on sidewalks unless signs allow or wheels are less than 26 inches in diameter and the rider is twelve or younger. Bicycles ridden on sidewalks may be confiscated and riders may be subject to legal sanctions.

Bicycles used for commer cial pur poses Section 10-157 of the NYC Traffic Rules and Regulations relative to Bicycle Laws, Rules & Regulations state that bicycles used for commercial purposes must be

identified with the name and business identification number on the bike. The operator must wear upper body apparel with the business’ name and the operator’s number on the back. The business must provide the operator with a helmet according to A.N.S.I. or Snell standards. The operator shall wear a helmet provided by the business. The operator must carry and produce on demand a numbered ID card with the operator’s photo, name, home address and business’ name, address and phone number. The business must main-

tain a log book that includes the name, ID number and place of residence of each bicycle operator; as well as the date of employment and discharge. The log book must also include information on daily trips, identifying the bicycle operator’s identification number and name; and the name and place of origin and destination.

And, finally, the owners of the business must file an annual report with the Police Department identifying the number of bicycles it owns and the identification number and identity of any employees.

Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Co-op City Pharmacy, Inc., 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 UR T 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.

Amended Emergency Resolution #11-19 SUBM IT TE D BY: Ra y Tir a do SEC ONDE D BY: Evelyn Sant iago BOAR D OF DI RE CTOR S ME ET ING DATE D: Ma r ch 16, 2011 W H E R E AS, Co-op City Pharmacy, Inc. has requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 167 Einstein Loop (825 sq, ft.), Bronx, New York, to be used as a Pharmacy; and

Water densed back into water. Both the original city water and the condensed water are purified by the water treatment system to scrub out any impurities and protect the plant’s equipment from being damaged.

Co-op City’s cogeneration plant now produces nearly all of the community’s electricity needs, eliminating the need to purchase power from Con Edison.

Shareholders are saving approximately $20 million each year in reduced electric costs. Those cost savings are projected to help pay for the ongoing capi-

W H E R E AS, the term of the lease is five years with one five year renewal option and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and W H E R E AS, an inquiry was requested with the Better Business Bureau which resulted in no negative findings; and NOW, T H E R E F O R E , BE I T R E SO LVE D, that the lease agreement for the premises at 167 Einstein Loop,

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tal projects in the next two years that will continue the historic rebuilding of Co-op City which includes new energy efficient windows and newly restored terraces and balconies.

In addition to Directors AbdulWahhab and Tirado, Directors Helen Atkins, Eleanor Bailey, Bernard Cylich, Bill Gordon, Francine Jones, Andrea Leslie, Rev. Calvin E. Owens, Evelyn Santiago and Manny Torres also voted for Resolution 11-09. Directors Othelia Jones, Leticia Morales, Jose Rodriguez and Al Shapiro were absent.

Public Safety Blotter: March 5-12, 2011 M a r ch 08, 99 Dr eiser L oop Complainant reported that unknown person(s) smashed a window on the vehicle, entered and removed various items.

M a r ch 07, 100 C a sa ls P la ce CCPD officers responded to a stairway in this building to investigate a report of persons using marijuana. Upon arrival, officers observed 4 teens within having no authority or permission to be at the location. A small quantity of marijuana was also found on the floor. All four persons were arrested and charged with trespass.

All four were issued summonses for the violation. One of the four, a 17 year old female was also found to be wanted on outstanding warrants. As a result, CCPD officers returned her on the warrant to Bronx Central Booking where she was remanded pending the outcome of her appearance on the warrant.

M a r ch 06, 140 DeK r u if P la ce CCPD and FDNY were notified for a report of a fire in an apartment at this location. The FDNY responded and extinguished a blaze confined to the bedroom of an apartment. Upon further investigation, it was determined that a visitor apparently left a candle burning on an ironing board unattended while he did laundry. The candle burned down igniting the board and carpet and scorching a wall.

There were no injuries.

M a r ch 05, 100 Ald r ich St r eet CCPD officers were notified anonymously that a nine year old child was locked outside an apartment. Upon arrival, officers observed the child and determined that the child’s mother had locked her out as a punitive measure.

NYPD placed the mother under arrest for child neglect among other charges.

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YE S: At k in s, Ba iley, C ylich G or d on , F. J on es , L es lie , O wen s , Sa n t ia go, T ir a d o, Tor r es, Ab d u l-Wa h h a b AB S E N T : O . J o n e s , R od r igu ez, Sh a p ir o

M o r a l es ,

M otion Pa ssed

Co-op City Scholarship Deadline Reminder The Co-op City Scholarship Committee wants to remind everyone that the final deadline for submitting their completed scholarship application is April 8, 2011.

“I want to encourage everyone to take part in this year’s scholarship competition, and I am looking forward to having another successful year for the Co-op City Scholarship,” said Assemblyman Benedetto.

The scholarship fund is dedicated to fostering the education of deserving Co-

op City residents who have shown the academic ability to move on to higher education and who also have an interest in community service and in helping others.

Applications can be picked up at the offices of: Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto (Dreiser Community Center Room 12), Congressman Joseph Crowley (Dreiser Center Room 4), the office of the City News (Dreiser Center – lower plaza level), the office of Riverbay (Bartow Community Center) and from local high school college guidance counselors.

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Building 28 Association We would like to sincerely thank Vernon Cooper, Riverbay’s General Manager, for allowing us to have one last meeting in our old Association Room and for his participation as guest speaker. The meeting took place on March 10th and Mr. Cooper provided updates on a number of subjects.

Topics discussed were: The Yellow School House; HUD/New York Community Bank loan negotiations; apartment leaks/mold complaints; advertising vacant apartments; and graffiti removal. If you think you have a mold problem in your apartment, please call the CSO and arrange for an inspection

by Kevin Keenan, a mold specialist.

Graffiti removal is becoming costly and anyone caught defacing the buildings will be dealt with severely by Riverbay. If you see individuals loitering in the stairwells or hallways, please report this to the CSO or Public Safety.

Mr. Cooper also indicated that our new meeting room should be available within the next 45 days. Our regular monthly meetings will be resumed at that time. We thank everyone who attended last week’s meeting and appreciate your input and —Sa n d r a Scop e support.

Building 27 Association Signs of new life everywhere as Spring begins. Recently, the Board of our Building 27 Association held a meeting to prepare for the next general meeting. We discussed some proposals which had been made earlier for new activities. So it is with great joy that I present these new possibilities for your consideration and acceptance at the upcoming March 24th meeting. We agreed to try an evening of "FREECYCLE.” The way this works is that any resident can bring some-

thing they would like to offer free to another who might find it helpful or enjoyable to have.

One person's trash is another's treasure.

However, this is not about trash. We are asking for items that may be new or at least in good condition and working order. An example is this: I have a coffee maker which is almost brand new. I do not use it so I bring it as a "FREECYCLE" item and anyone can take it home. First come, first served.

You can bring items like books, household articles, paintings, stationary, decorations, etc. You place it for the taking by anyone interested. No money is involved. It's totally free exchange. Our plan is to have this "FREECYCLE' night on April 14th at 7:00 p.m. Items should be brought at 6:30 if possible, but you may also bring them when you come. We also hope to have our first night of games some time in May. We hope for further input from residents at the next meeting.

We would like to know if anyone is interested in a bus outing for our residents. Bring any suggestions. We invite your thoughts about improving our welcome program for new residents.

Our guest speaker at the next meeting on Thursday, March 24th at 7:00 p.m. will be Andrea Leslie. The meeting will take place at the usual site in the meeting room of “C" building behind the lobby. Please join us to give her a warm reception. —Don Doher ty

Building 31 Association Your Association would like to thank all who paid their 2011 annual dues. The monies collected will go towards various day-to-day operation of the association.

Those cooperators that volunteer their time to make sure our association is fully operational do it simply because they care and it benefits all of us. Our President, Robert Hedgepeth, has been very successful inviting guests to speak to us and clarifying

questions based on your request. Your association is like that extra eye making sure we receive what we are entitled to as a cooperator, i.e., clean building and grounds, secure building.

Your association also has various activities for every member such as: game night, knitting and crochet circle, movie nights and soon to be children’s movie saturdays, along with holiday parties. We also have a

scholarship program in place and will be soon taking applications.

Join with us by paying your membership dues of $5 and if you have not yet paid, you will have another opportunity at our next general meeting and also by using the envelope you received under your door bringing it to the authorized person whose name is on that envelope.

Next General Meeting: March 21st at

7:30 p.m. in our meeting room on the B side. We will be looking for you and hopefully you will be there. Bring your ideas and your neighbor. We will have an invited guest to speak to us regarding safety and, in light of Japan’s catastrophe, our building emergency team will reinforce what we should have in our “go bag” just in case as you never know.

—M a r ilyn M cDa niel

Building 33 Association The Association of Building 33 will be having a building meeting on Tuesday, March 29, at 7 p.m. in the back meeting room.

We will have a guest speaker, Mr. Vernon Cooper, General Manager of Coop City.

He wants an agenda for the evening. I don't have a problem with that request.

Maybe it is a good idea. This way the meeting will run in a more orderly fashion when it comes to the questions that we have for him.

What I would like from you are ideas

for the agenda. Please call me at 718320-1861 and we can discuss your concerns and questions.

The Building Association is very concerned about this building; there are 4 members on the Board right now, we need a secretary and a vice president.

If you feel a need to get involved let us know.

We welcome Barbara Fitzgerald home, we pray for a complete recovery.

Get well wishes go out to the sick and the shut-ins.

—P a t r ic ia Bon a p a r t e

Pentecostal Tabernacle The Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle welcomes everyone to worship with them at 120 Bentley Pl., Building 24.

Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m.

Worship service starts at 11:30 a.m.

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

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

F OC US: God’s guidance preserves the soul and points the way to bring deliverance, integrity, and uprightness.

The meek will he guide in judgment and the meek will he teach His way.

All the paths of the Lord are mercy and

truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.

What man is he who feareth the Lord?

Him shall he teach in the way what he shall choose. His soul shall dwell at ease, and his seed shall inherit the earth.

Psalm 25:9-10, 12-13.

A r eq u est for gu id a n ce: To receive guidance we must be willing to follow the instruction of the Lord. We must look heavenward, placing our trust and confidence in the only true God. Although God knows our needs before we ask him, he desires that we petition Him in prayer. By seeking God through prayer, we acknowledge our love and dependence

upon a holy God who is able to meet all our needs.

When we are in distress we often feel deserted by friends and family. David felt desolate and solitary, he had been forced to flee from King Saul leaving behind Jonathan, his dearest and most trusted friend, as well his wife and family.

With no one to lean on but God, his sorrows caused him to become melancholy and troubled in mind and spirit. He desperately implored God to turn towards him in mercy. When we dwell on our troubles they seem to grow larger.

David experienced this feeling and poured out his soul unto God, therefore we

all have the same privilege to call on God for help and he will deliver us from all our troubles.

If you feel like all hopes are gone, and your friends have forsaken you, just look to the Lord. He will deliver you.

Let us keep our hearts clean and pure before God each day, and learn to love our enemies as the Lord told us in Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, pray for them which despitefully and persecute you.

For further information, call (718) 3240334 or (718) 320-4218 (718) 213-1727.

—R ev. R ich a r d Sibb lies

Baychester Visual Arts Association If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to draw and paint, this is the time to get expert instruction at BVA. The instructors teach drawing skills, as well as painting. You will be able to complete original paintings worthy of exhibiting.

Periodically, we have art shows so that budding artists have a chance to show off and sell their creations. We are lucky to have such fine art lessons given in

Co-op City.

Some upcoming events include our celebration of Bronx month by having a large display of pictures in the Baychester Library for the month of June. It ends with an outdoor art show in the Bartow mall. We are planning a show to be held at Barnes and Noble in July.

BVA offers art classes in our permanent room 5, Dreiser Center. Tuesday

classes have 3 sessions to choose from: 1 – 3 p.m., 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. or 5:45 – 7:45 p.m. with Mr. Groves, an award winning artist who studied at NYU and the Art Student’s League, as the instructor.

Membership dues are $35 for the year and a session of 10 classes is $60. BVA’s art instructor will guide you along a creative path that will bring hours, weeks and years of joy into the life of those who

avail themselves of this opportunity.

BVA has a permanent art gallery with artwork done by our members. They are on display in our permanent room 5 in the Dreiser Community Center every Tuesday from 11 a.m. until 12:45 p.m.

Stop by and see the beautiful paintings.

Science is for the body, but art is for the soul.

—Sylvia L och a n sky

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Broun Place Townhouse Association We hope you had a Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Our next meeting is scheduled on Thursday, March 24th at 7:00 p.m. Our CSO Area Manager, Mr. Edgar Perez, and his assistant, Ms. Valerie Hayes, are our guest speakers. Don’t forget to mark the date on your calendar. Reminders will be distributed prior to the meeting. We welcome our new neighbors to Broun Place

and invite them to attend the Association meeting also.

Our hearts and prayers go out to all who have been affected by the floods, earthquakes and tsunamis. This has been a very difficult time for many. Help is needed all over the world. If you can donate a few dollars or send articles of clothing, nonperishable food, etc., I’m sure it would be

Our next general membership meeting will be on Thursday, March 24 at 7 p.m. in the back of the building (in the voting room).

Our guest speaker will be our new CSO I Manager, Mr. Noel Ellison. Come with your questions.

We will begin collections of the Building 13 annual dues on Friday, March 25. See lobby bulletin board for schedule. We will sign up volunteers at the March 24th meeting.

LAST CHANCE...there are five seats available for the upcoming trip scheduled for April 16th to Harrah's Casino in Chester, Pa. and Warmdaddy's Jazz/Blues/Soul Food Club in Pa. Tickets are $100, payable to Bldg. 13 Assoc. Inc. Contact Leslie or Gail of the Social Committee at the numbers listed below.

Women Keeping It Real was, as usual, very interesting and enlightening. We enjoyed everyone and what they had to contribute to the conversation. The topics and life stories are thought provoking. There were similar stories, just different stage and players. Giving strength and uplifting each other truly celebrated the spirit of women.

Happy Women's History Month. Look for our next session and join in...bring a friend, must be 18 yrs old.

The next Arts and Crafts with Denise and Gail will be on Saturday, March 26th, in the voting room. Come on down kids and adults, from 12 p.m. to 3 pm. and anyone interested.

Volunteers are welcome. It will culminate with an ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW EXHIBITION/FUNDRAISER, April 23, 12 - 3 p.m.

W r iting Wor kshop - Wednesdays, May

appreciated by those receiving it. You can contact the Red Cross for more information on how to donate.

If you have any complaints regarding repairs or any other issues, please contact Mr. Edgar Perez at 718-320-3300, Ext. 3408 or his assistant, Ms. Valerie Hayes.

Contact Public Safety at 718-671-3050 and 9-1-1 to report any suspicious activities.

Our prayers go out to the sick and homebound. Congratulations to those celebrating a special event and our condolences to those who have lost loved ones. If you have acknowledgements of any kind that you wish to share with us, please contact Ms. Iris Sanchez. You can also email us at brounplaceassoc@hotmail.com.

—M a r j or ie H elm s

Building 13 Association 4th, May 11th, May 18th & May 25th.

Youth: 6:15 p.m. - 7 p.m.; Adults: 7:45 p.m.

- 9 p.m.

OPE N M IC Night Fundr a iser – Come and share your thoughts on various topics, writing prose or poetry. Entertainment tentatively scheduled for June, date to be announced. Event to be filmed for viewing on Bronxnet. So get your poetry, prose and raps together and register for the event.

Details to come.

For information, contact Bldg. 13 Assoc.

Inc. Social Committee: Leslie Peterson, 718320-1370; Gail Sharbaan, 718-671-3801.

We remind Building 13 Association drivers/passengers that SEAT BELTS SAVE LIVES. Always buckle up. It is not an option, it is the law. Avoid texting while driving.

Remember to observe the speed limit and

STOP for yellow school bus with flashing red lights.

Obey the following quality-of-life r egulat ions: 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 Riverbay Public Safety at (718) 320-3050, and/or the 45th Precinct at (718) 822-5411.

For all NYC non-emergency inquiries, call 3-1-1. For traffic updates, call 5-1-1.

"If you see something, say something."

—Olubiyi Sehindemi (Mr. B)

Retirees of Dreiser Loop ATTENTION! It’s that time again. A Nominating Committee - Claudette Davis, George Crouch, Stuart Edwards, Lennie Murrell, and Virginia Stewart (for Hattie Overman) has been formed to recruit candidates for the RETIREES offices of President, 1st V. President, 2nd V. President, Recording Secretary, and Financial Secretary.

We would like all members to strongly consider running for any of the offices and to please complete/sign one of Nominating Committee NEW Consent forms, which can be found in the box in Clubroom 19. On that Consent form, we also require the name/signature of 3 RETIREES members who endorse your candidacy. We would like to receive all candidates’ information before the April 6th General Meeting. Members, we need your participation.

HOL D T HE DAT E! Our fun-filled din-

ing and dancing SPRING BASH will be held on April 20th, 4-8 p.m. Price only $20.

Tickets are available – see Beverly Waller or Virginia Stewart, Clubroom 19.

T RAVEL AC TI VI TIE S: • Orlando, FL.-May 14 to 22nd (9 days/8nights). Admission to the Holy Land Experience, visit Hard Rock Casino, admission to an exciting equestrian dinner show, and much more. Price: $750 double/$990 single. $250. Final payment due.

Contact Eleanora Jones at 718-671-5707 and/or Harriet Ford at 718-671-8465.

• Cape Cod, MA - May 23 - 27 (5 days/4 nights). Price: $529 double and $619 single.

• Dover, DE and Crab Feast-Aug. 9 to 11th (3 days/2 nights). Price: $409 double and $499 single. $100 deposit required – all checks/ money orders - Payable to: RETIREES of DREISER LOOP.

Early registration for K and 1st Grade at PS 178 PS 178, Dr. Selma Waksman School, will be holding early registration for Kindergarten and First Grade for the 2011-2012 school year beginning from March 28 to April 8 on Mondays and Thursdays only between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Numbered tickets will be issued each day.

Children born in 2006 will be registered for Kindergarten and children born in 2005 will be registered for First Grade.

If the child is already attending Kindergarten at PS 178, there is no need to register for the First Grade.

I n or d er t o r egist er you r ch ild , you m u st b r in g t h e followin g: 1. Your child 2. Your child’s birth or baptismal certificate 3. Doctor’s health station record of your child’s immunizations: DTa P or DT P : 4 doses; 4th dose must

be 6 months or more after 3rd dose O P V or I P V: 3 doses M M R : 1 dose on or after 1st birthday plus 2nd measles (preferably as MMR) administered more than 30 days after the 1st dose and on or after 15 months of age.

H B (H e p a t it is B) : All children attending Kindergarten must have three (3) doses of vaccine.

4. Proof of residence: (must be dated within 60 days of when the parent presents the documentation) • Rent Receipt • Income Affidavit • Official payroll documentation (i.e. tax form/receipt) Children residing in Co-op City Buildings 1 through 14 and Townhouses on DeFoe Place, Debs Place and Cooper Place are zoned for PS 178.

For additional information, please contact P.S. 178 at (718) 904-5570.

Contact Dolores Shivers at 917-282-0320 or Beverly James at 718-379-0377.

Flyers for all trips are available in Clubroom 19.

THE ATR E C OMM IT TE E: Come with us to see the following Lehman Center shows (all start at 8 p.m.): • Sat., April 9th, The Temptations and Marvelettes; Price: $54.

• Sat., May 21st, Johnny Mathis - $82 • Sat., June 25th, Michael Jackson Tribute; Price - $51 • Sat., July 23rd, Spirit Cruise, NY Luncheon; Price-$65 • Date TBA, Broadway theater, see “Sister Act” - $86. Sign up with full payment.

The van will be waiting on Dreiser Loop, across from the deli at 6:45 p.m. for the Lehman Center performances. Prices include transportation.

Note: A 50% deposit is required when not paid in full. See Committee members on Thursdays after 3 p.m., Clubroom 19.

GOOD AND W E LFAR E : With deepest sympathy, our thoughts and prayers are with Dorothy Cates, our Financial Secretary, whose dearest cousin in Atlanta, GA recently passed away. We support all of our members on the mend and send warm and bright wishes for a speedy recovery, and a subsequent long and healthy life.

Contact Elinor Gordon at (718) 379-8755 regarding illnesses and bereavements.

RETIREES and friends, our Clubroom 19 (718-379-0377) continues to be available for your weekday socializing pleasure.

Good health and good fortune to all!

"Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is —C laudette Davis success."

Texting While Driving Increases Your Risk of an Accident by 27%!

Memorial Weekend Get-A-Way • May 28-30, 2011

N I AGA RA FA L LS & Tor onto 3-Day Bus Tour to Niagara Falls & Toronto, Canada from New York (Super Value Tour)

INCREDIBLE PACKAGE INCLUDES: • Deluxe Motor Coach Transportation from 900 Baychester Ave. • 2 Nights Hotel Accommodation: 1 in Toronto, 1 in Niagara Falls • 2 Breakfasts, 1 Sit-down Dinner • 1 Dinner Dance Cruise in Toronto • Maid of the Mist Cruise and Journey Beneath the Falls • Shopping in Toronto • Free Raffle Give-A-Way - Grand Prize $100

Double $395 • Triple $385 • Quad $375 Prices are per person

$100 deposit per person is due right away Send payment to: STC Tours LLC., P.O. Box 276 Bronx, NY 10475 Please be aware that a Passport is required to enter Canada

For more info contact STC Tours: 718-320-0011 or info@stctours.com

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Co-op City Branch of the NAACP Our NAACP branch meets again on Sunday, March 27th at 3 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Building 31, ground floor, the usual location. Please make every effort to attend. At that time we hope to have news on last Tuesday’s, March 15, Albany Mobilization when participants may have talked to our legislators.

At the recent training seminar, the growing number of youth and college student chapters and the work they are doing was emphasized.

Consistently, the NAACP has been relevant to young people by offering educational and recreational opportunities.

Come join us and together in Co-op City we will build this NAACP Chapter. We offer you the opportunity to share your suggestions with us. If you have any questions, please call 1-718-671-7856

and visit the newly redesigned website: http://action.naacp.org/.

Last week in Black History, in common with the litigation history of the NAACP and celebrating women in March, specifically, March 11, 1959, the anniversary of the opening on Broadway of the first play written by a Black woman, Lorraine Hansberry and directed by a Black director, Lloyd Richards, was celebrated. The award winning play is “ A Raisin in the Sun.” Some of the great actors that were part of the original cast are Sidney Poitier, Claudia McNeil, Ruby Dee, Diana Sands, Ivan Dixon and Lou Gossett, Jr. The title comes from the poem “ Harlem” (also known as "A Dream Deferred") by Langston Hughes.

The story is based upon a black family's experiences in the Washington Park

Subdivision of Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood. It took over a year for producer Philip Rose to raise enough money to launch the play. The producer, Phillip Rose and writer, Ms. Hansberry were anxious about the play’s future but the New York Drama Critics' Circle named it the best play of 1959. It ran for nearly two years and toured the country.

Later, it was made into a very successful movie starring many actors from the original Broadway cast.

Hansberry noted that it introduced details of black life to the overwhelmingly white Broadway audiences, while director Richards observed that it was the first play to which large numbers of blacks were drawn. The New York Times stated that ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ changed American theater forever”.

The Co-op City Branch of the NAACP prays for the rebuilding of Japan. You can donate securely to UNICEF, The International Red Cross, Doctors Without Borders.

To all our friends suffering illness and personal concerns, we pray for a return to good health. Our branch president, Mrs. Jeannette Graves, continues her gradual improvement and hopes to be at the March 27th meeting. Mrs. Graves again thanks everyone for their kind wishes, phone calls and notes. The Youth Committee and attracting youth is what Ms. Graves will focus on upon her return.

This press release is submitted with the approval of President Jeannette Graves.

—E va L a za a r

NCNW M a r ch is Women’s Histor y M ont h Opr a h Winfr ey: Born January 29, 1954, in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Oprah Winfrey, the undisputed queen of television talk shows, was the first Black woman to host a nationally syndicated weekday talk show.

When her Chicago-based morning program went national in 1986, it premiered on the largest number of stations of any syndicated program. Her ability to handle controversial topics with personal warmth had made her one of the wealthiest entertainers in the country. Although a novice actress, she was nominated for an Oscar for her role in the 1985

film, The Color Purple. She is the first Black woman to own her own television and film production company, Harpo Studios, Inc. C icely Tyson: Born December 19, 1933, in New York, NY. Cicely Tyson has portrayed many heroic women on stage, screen, and television, and her courageous choice of roles has had an impact far beyond her individual career. She won two Emmy awards in 1974 for her portrayal of Jane in The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman, and she was nominated for an Academy Award in 1973 for her role as Rebecca in the feature film Sounder. She holds a record seven

Image Awards from the NAACP, and has starred in television films including AWoman Called Moses (1978), King (1978), and The Marva Collins Story (1981). Quote: “If each person in this world will simply take a small piece of this huge thing, this tablecloth, bedspread, whatever, and work it, regardless of the color of the yarn, we will have harmony on this planet.”

Book C lub - next meeting will be on Saturday, March 26, at 3:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble. We will be discussing “Some Sing, Some Cry” by Ntozake Shange and Ifa Bay. Women United: Activate the Legacy

Night of One Hundred Stars A Fashion Celebration, Saturday, April 16, Honoring Dr. Dorothy I. Height and a Tribute to Fashion Icons. VIP tickets - $150; Priority seating ticket - $85; General admission ticket - $50. Contact Ms. Melenie Hill, (202) 383-9190.

Warm wishes for a speedy recovery are being send to Barbara Fitzgerald. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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

—Ma xine Sulliva n

Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club Our general membership meeting is Thursday, April 14, at 1:30 p.m. (After lunch meeting), Section 5 Meeting Room, back of 140 Elgar Place. Membership dues are $20.00 yearly, new members are welcome. If you are concerned and interested in what's going on in our great community, Co-op City, NY State and country, join us.

Acknowledging National Women's History Month, our Club would like to celebrate a woman, Susan McPherson, whose love for all children and families represent a

"proud response to the gauntlet thrown down by Susan B. Anthony in 1863: "Forget conventionalisms; forget what the world will say, whether you are in your place or out of you place; think your best thoughts, speak your best words, do your best works, looking (only) to your own conscious for approval." Susan McPherson, is the founder of lACCORD (A Collaborative to Overcome Racial Disproportionality), a Director of Adolescent Services at Abbott House and an Adjunct Professor at

Coalition to Save Affordable Housing C OM M UNIC AT IO N The Coalition to Save Affordable Housing has a website that provides cooperators with news and views on community issues—information that may not be easily available from other sources. Our website, for example, may discuss Co-op City finances or explain the way carrying charges are spent. In addition, communicating via the web helps reduce wasteful consumption of natural resources and represents a local contribution to the public movement for environmental responsibility. Visit our website for all daily information and newsletters on up to date housing issues in our community, www.CTSAH.net.

SPR ING DANC E UP DAT E The Coalition executive board and the fundraising committee have changed the date of the “Caribbean/Oldies But Goodies Dance.” The event is scheduled for April 16th, and a flyer will be posted soon. We are organizing this dance in recognition of the dedicated work of the various unions that keep our community running. We will be acknowledging them at this event. The tick-

et price is $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Doors open at 9 p.m. and the party will end at 2 a.m. You can call 347-231-4821 or visit www.CTSAH.net.

M TA Phon e in Pr ot est How have the bus cuts affected you? The community phone-in protest to restore our bus service continues in 2011. The community will be phoning in to protest the service, and the change of service, every Monday starting at noon. Please direct your calls to 646-252-2660 & 646-252-2659 and ask for a community relation person and protest the service and argue to the fact that we want our Bx26, Bx28 and Access-A-Ride restored. Do not settle for any excuse!

Community members are encouraged to contact our Assemblyman at 718-892-2235 and our State Senator at (718) 547-8854 to share their experience of frustrating poor services and double fares. Tell them the service is not working!

Call us at 347-231-4821; visit www.CTSAH.net; write to CTSAH, P.O. Box 64, Bronx, NY 10475.

—Seb a stia n Ula nga

Fordham University Graduate School of Social Services. She is the proud mother of one son who is currently working as an engineer in Washington, D.C. After years of witnessing the impact of institutionalized racism and disproportionality, she, being a member of the same stigmatized social category as the people whom she serves, decided like Fannie Lou Hammer, "I am sick and tired of being sick and tired” of how Black children in particular, are being targeted, exploited, victimized by the prop-

aganda machine promoting gangster mythology and ideology to convince gullible young people that happiness can be found on the suicidal path to the penitentiary.

We salute and support Susan McPherson for her movement offering analysis /facts of the root causes of racism/disproportionality that is retarding the current 2011 generation of black children. Call 718-320-8088 to get involved.

—E velyn M . Tu r ner

Congratulations, Nijeé!

Co-op City resident Nijeé Scott, currently a freshman at Morrisville State College where she is a liberal arts and science major, was named Morrisville’s female Athlete of the Week for the week ending February 20, 2011. Nijeé, who graduated from Harry S. Truman High School last June where she excelled as a star player on the women’s varsity basketball team, is also showcasing her athletic prowess on the Mustangs Women’s Basketball Team at Morrisville.

Nijeé racked up 44 points, 13 assists, nine steals and 14 rebounds in a 0-2 week for the Lady Mustangs. She scored a collegiate best 27 points in the loss to SUNYIT, hitting 3-of-4 from behind the arc while nailing 8-of-10 from the free throw line.

Nijeé followed with a near triple-double in the loss to Cobleskill, adding 17 points, nine assists and 11 rebounds to her

tallies for the week.

Nijeé is the daughter of Alisa McCluney of the Riverbay Parking Facilities Department, and Kevin Scott, Sr.

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African-American Association of Co-op City Gener a l M em b er sh ip M eetin g – We thank all who attended the general membership meeting last Saturday. Our guest, Herman Francis of the Freedom Party, thanked us and the community for our votes in the recent election. He informed us that the Freedom Party helped save two schools that Mayor Bloomberg designated to be shut down, by organizing parents and teachers to sit in. Deborah Nelson-Brown informed us of the State of Emergency Protest Rally Against Budget Cuts to take place at City Hall, Thursday, March 24th, 5:00 p.m. and encouraged all to attend.

Wom e n ’s H ist or y M on t h – The month of March has been designated Women’s History Month. Throughout history, there have been many women who have done great things, but we would

like to lift up the Co-op City female leaders who have been in the forefront, leading our community churches and organizations. They are: Elayne U. Cole, NAACP Co-op City Branch; Virginia Stewart, Retirees of Dreiser Loop; Pastor Deborah D. Jenkins, Faith@Work Christian Church; Evelyn Turner, Harrriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; Rev. Annie L. Palmore, Church of the New Vision; Judy Roberson, NCNW. We thank them for the tremendous service that they render and trust that they will continue to do great works.

The Association sponsors the following programs, and invites you to participate: C om p u t er C la sses – Learn all there is to know about Microsoft Word, the Internet, E-mail, Facebook, Skype, and

much more. Classes are tailored to your needs. Bring your laptop and $5.

Members get one FREE class. The next class: Monday, March 21, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. 718-379-5555.

Yoga & Pila t es M a t C la sses – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:15 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. Call 718-671-8364.

Belly Dance C lasses – Mondays, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. 646-281-4570.

Bu sin ess O p p or t u n it y Wor k sh op Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. Call 646-721-8185.

C u b Scou t s P a ck – The next Pack meeting is Thursday, April 7th, 6:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 4. Boys from ages 6-11 years old are welcome to join. Call 718-379-5555.

H olist ic Welln ess Sem in a r – Save the

Date: 7th Annual Health & Wellness Seminar on Saturday, April 9th at 4 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 4.

G en er a l M em b er sh ip M eet in g – will be combined with the Holistic Wellness Seminar on Saturday, April 9th, 4 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 4. We always welcome new members. You can join or renew your membership at any time. If you cannot attend a meeting, you may send your check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $7.50 for a single membership and $12.50 for families (thru August 31st) to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

Your membership helps to support this organization that sustains our community.

—F r a n cin e R eva J on es

Association of Building 14 Cooperators AB&C The next meeting of the Association of Building 14 Cooperators will be next Thursday, March 24, at 7:30 p.m. sharp.

All cooperators are encouraged to attend.

Our guest speaker will be Warren Mitchell, who was recently promoted to Director of Parking Facilities for Riverbay Corporation.

At our last meeting, cooperators expressed concern about the maintenance and safety of the walkways, particularly with respect to ADA accessibility. In addition, incidents of the gates malfunctioning have raised questions about pro-

cedures for unanticipated breakdowns and similar emergencies. If you have other questions, sending them to the email address below in advance will allow Mr. Mitchell to provide a more informed response.

Also topping the agenda will be the nomination and election of officers for the two-year term 2011-2012. Surprisingly, it has been difficult getting members to volunteer for the Nomination Committee, which ensures a fair and unbiased election process. The Nomination Committee must be comprised of active members not

currently serving as officers. Identifying active members interested in serving as officers has been equally challenging. So, we will discuss our options and make a decision on how to move forward. One consideration is to amend the by-laws, specifically with respect to the number of positions and the nomination process.

Reports will be given with respect two proposed projects: (1) Family Outing during the summer to either Hershey Park, PA or Holiday Hill, Ct., and (2) a combined Identify Theft and Earth Day event in April.

Floor captains and members residing on floors without floor captains have been given forms for reporting maintenance and repairs needs in the common areas of their respective floors and the building, including the lobby, laundry room, basement and exterior areas. Completed forms are to be returned to the Association at the March 24th meeting or dropped off with the Lobby Attendant before the meeting.

Please e-mail your questions, suggestions and comments to jdfergie31 @gmail.com or call 917.612.1951.

—J osep h in e D. F er gu son

Tues., March 22

Mon., March 21

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Bartow

Einstein

Library 9:30-1pm, Rm. 31

Library 9:30-1pm, Rm. 49

Bingo 11:00 in Rm. 31

Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Dominos 2pm, Rm. 25

Around the Lunch Table 11:30 in Rm. 49

Word Games 9:30 – 11:30, Rm. 31 Canasta 2pm - 4pm

Wed., March 23

Library, Exercise, Chat Session, Rm. 7, 9:30 – 1:00 Stay Well Exercise 10:00 in Rm. 2

Internet Café Rm. 34 2-4 p.m.

Walking & Exercise w/Ms. Gaskill 2 – 4 p.m.

Afternoon Movie 2-4 pm, Rm. 7

Line Dancing, Rm. 45

Mind Teasers – 12-1pm Rm. 7

Current Events 10 a.m., Rm. 31

Dominos 10:00 in Rm. 49

Library, Exercise, Chat Session, Rm. 7, 9:30 – 10:30

Bingo 10:00 in Rm. 31

Alert & Alive 10:30, Rm. 7

Beginner’s Self Defense 9 a.m., Rm. 31

Tai Chi 11:00 in Rm. 45

Advanced Self Defense 10 a.m., Rm. 31

Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49

Dominos 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25

Internet Café 2-4 p.m. in the Computer Lab, Rm. 34

Word Games 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Stay Well Exercise 10 a.m., Rm. 31 Line Dancing 11, Rm. 31 Dominos 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25 Word Games 9:30–11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Mixed Cultural dance 10:30 in Aud. A Beginner’s Self Defense 1:30 - 2:30 in Aud. A

Matinee Movie w/George Rm. 49, 2-4 p.m.

Library 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Rm. 31 Chat session 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Rm. 31

Tai Chi 11:00 a.m., Rm. 2 Art 1-4 p.m., Rm. 7 Sewing w/Raymonde 9:30-11:30, Rm. 7 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m.

Rm. 7

Internet Café, Rm. 34, 2-4 p.m.

Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Spelling Bee 11 a.m., Rm. 49

Bingo 2 p.m. in Rm. 25 Card Games 2:30-4 p.m., Rm. 25

“Movie Madness” 9:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Spelling Bee 11 a.m., Rm. 31

Library, Exercise, Chat session, Rm. 7, 9:30 – 1 Belly Dancing 12:30 p.m., Aud. A

Stay Well Exercise 10-11, Rm. 45

Dominos 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25 Word Games 9:30 -11:30, Rm. 31

Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7

Spelling Bee 10 a.m., Rm. 49 Spanish Practice Class 10:30 in Computer lab

Line Dancing 10:00 a.m. Aud. A Handi-Flex 1 p.m., Aud. A

Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49

Drama Rm. 7, 1:30–4 p.m.

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10-11:30, Rm. 7

Internet Café Rm. 34 2-4 p.m.

Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7

Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Crochet & Knitting 9:00 in Rm. 2

Art 10:00 in Rm. 45 Day at the Movies w/ popcorn 10 a.m., Rm. 7

Self Defense 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Bingo 1:00 p.m. in Rm. 49

Meditative Moments 11:00 in Rm. 8

Word Games 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Internet Café Rm. 34 2-4 p.m.

Whist Card Game/ Scrabble 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7

Bingo 2 p.m. in Rm. 25

Card Games Rm. 49 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7

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

Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 25

Date:

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Mon., March 21

Orange/Pineapple Juice Breaded Tilapia w/Tartar sauce Yellow Rice Peas and Carrots

Pork Chop Mac and Cheese Collard Greens

Whole Wheat Bread Fruit Cocktail

Tues., March 22

Apple Juice Baked Chicken Yams Oriental Blend

Beef Burger Steak Fries Lettuce, Tomato w/Carrots

Whole Wheat Bread Orange

Wed., March 23

Pineapple Juice Beef Burger Steak Fries Lettuce, Tomato

Chicken Chow Mein Rice Oriental Blend

Burger Bun Fresh Pear

Thurs., March 24

Meatballs Spaghetti Mixed Vegetables

Turkey Wings Boiled Potato In Jacket Cabbage

Whole Wheat Bread Apple

Fri., March 25

Orange Juice Breaded Hoki w/Tartar Sauce Garlic Macaroni Harvard Beets

Salmon Salad Italian Pasta Salad Pickled Beets

Whole Wheat Bread Apricot Halves

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

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

Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd 9-10 a.m., Rm. 31

Tuesday Movie w/popcorn 2-4pm, Rm. 7

Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Bingo 2 p.m. in Rm. 25

Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 25

Thurs., March 24

Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49

Crochet & Knitting 9am, Rm. 7

Card Games 2– 4 pm, Rm. 25

Card Games 2:30-4 p.m.

Rm. 25

Fri., March 25

Dreiser

Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Friday 10-11:30, Rm. 49

*Schedule subject to change without notice*

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

WEEKLY TRIPS DATES

WEEKLY TRIPS

PRICE

PICK-UP TIMES

1st Monday: 1st & 3rd Mondays: Fridays Tuesdays

Stew Leonards Super Wal-Mart Swimming Bowling

$5 $12 $3 $10

Bartow 1 p.m.

9 a.m.

1 p.m.

11 a.m.

Dreiser 1:15 p.m.

9:15 a.m.

1:15 p.m.

11:30 a.m.

Einstein 1:30 p.m.

9:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

11:15 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Upcoming Events/Trips C E NT R AL AVE NUE - Monday, March 21st. Three stops - 1st – Christmas Shop for 2 hours, 2nd – Trader Joe’s for 1 hour, 3rd – Amazing Savings for 2 hours.

Trip includes transportation/boxed lunch $13. Pick-ups: Bartow 9 a.m., Dreiser 9:15 a.m. and Einstein 9:30 a.m.

J E RSE Y GARDE NS M ALL O NLYMonday, March 28, $12, transportation and boxed lunch included. Pick-ups: Bartow - 8 a.m., Dreiser - 8:15 a.m., Einstein - 8:30 a.m.

AF T E RNO O N M OVI E S AT DRIE SE R from 2 - 4 p.m. in Room 7 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday.

Popcorn will be served. Come to the Dreiser senior center to participate in a game of Bid Whist and for all Scrabble fanatics come join us every Friday afternoon from 2 - 4 p.m. in Room 7. Come & join us to play Bingo, word games, card games & Dominoes in the Bartow Senior Center from 2 - 4 p.m. on Monday and Friday and 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. on Tuesday - Thursday in room 25.

CARE G IVE R SUP P O RT G ROUP Do You Need Support For An Older Person?

A Caregiver Support Group can offer an atmosphere of understanding and support for caregivers to discuss issues and problems. Whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home, you are most welcome. The group meets every other Tuesday at: 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31

from 1-2 pm. The next sessions are Tuesday, March 1st; Tuesday, March 15th; Tuesday, March 29th. The support group is facilitated by a social worker. If you have any questions, please contact JASA at: 718-3202066.

DI SABI L I T Y SUP P O RT / SO C I AL I Z AT I O N G RO UP - CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. DI ABE T I C SUP P O RT G RO UP Diabetes can seem to be an overwhelming disease because it impacts so many areas of your daily life. The Diabetic Support group goals are too keep you informed and motivated on how to stay healthy. The group meets every last Monday of the month at 177 Dreiser Loop, 2nd Floor, Room 7, from 1:00 pm-2: pm. The next session is scheduled for Monday, March 28th. For more information and to register, please contact Chidinma Ezihe, 718-671-2090 (Ext. 3011) or Rosella Stone, 718-320-2066 (Ext. 2003).

SE NI O R C E NT E R F I E L D T R I P P E R M ISSIO N SL I P – Effective immediately all senior center participants will be required to fill out a Senior Center Field Trip Permission Slip before going on any JASA senior center trips. If you are paying for someone to go on the trip, you must make sure that they bring the form with them on the day of the trip. All forms must be filled out prior to going on the trip. No exceptions.

Blood Pressure screenings Trained volunteers are providing FREE blood pressure screenings to the 60+ community conveniently located at all three of the Co-op City community centers.

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

L O C AT I O NS & SC H E DUL E : 135 Einstein Loop, Room 45, every 2nd & 4th Friday at 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 7, every 1st & 3rd Thursday at 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; and 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31, every 1st & 3rd Wednesday at 9 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

No Co-op City Times? Call 646.479.1041 or 646.261.1761, Saturday: 9 am - 2 pm.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE BUILDING & TOWNHOUSES ASSOCIATIONS Coalition of Affordable Housing: “Health Care Forum” Fri., 3/25; 10:00 am (Dreiser Aud. A)

Broun Place Association: “Meeting” Thurs., 3/24; 7:00 pm (Bartow Room #28)

EDUCATION African American Association: “Business Education Classes” Wed., 3/23; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room #2)

HOBBIES African American Association: “Belly Dance Class” Mon., 3/21; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #2) “Yoga & Pilates” Tues., 3/22; & Thurs., 3/24; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #2),

Co-op City Duplicate Bridge Club: “Bridge Training Class” Wed., 3/23; 4:00 pm (Dreiser Room #9) “Bridge Game” Wed., 3/23; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room #9)

RELIGIOUS Deeper Life Church: Tues., 3/22; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #1) Church of the New Vision: “Bible Studies” Sun., 3/27; 9:30 am (Einstein Room #38) Faith @ Work Christian Church: Thurs., 3/24; 5:30 pm and Sun., 3/27; 8:00 am (Dreiser Room #8)

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15: Sun., 3/27; 10:00 am (Einstein Rm #35) Harvest Restoration Ministries: “Bible Study” Wed., 3/23 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #10), “Church Service” Sun., 3/27; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room #10)

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church: Thurs., 3/24; 5:30 pm (Dreiser Room #9) Circle of Christ “Children’s Bible Study”: Sun., 3/27; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room #2)

SCOUTS Greater New York Girl Scouts: “Meeting” Fri., 3/25; 5;00 pm (Dreiser Loop Rooms #1, 2, 4, and 9)

Cub Scouts: “Meeting” Thurs., 3/24; 6:30 pm (Dreiser Room #4)

SENIORS JASA Senior Services: “luncheon” Mon-Fri., 3/21;-3/25; 8:00 am (Bartow Room #31)

SERVICE & CIVIC Weight Watchers Nutrition Program: Tues., 3/22; “Meeting Time” 6:00 pm

AARP Chapter #4997 FYI: AARP Driver Safety Class scheduled for SATURDAY, APRIL 16th. Call the AARP Peachtree office (718) 3201946 -- speak slowly; leave your name and phone number and someone will return your call.

We’re so glad to see our Good & Welfare Coordinator, Frances Wilson, up and about after being sick for 2 weeks.

NOTE: To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493, to make the Chapter aware.

2011 T OUR C O M M I T T E E AC T I VI T I E S Join us on these exciting and fun-filled trips -- all designed to keep you on the move; to enjoy life with old and new friends. You don’t have to be a member of Peachtree Chapter to attend any of the trips -- so, come and go with us… let’s have fun together…

May 2nd & 3rd – It Just Doesn’t Get Better Than This – 2 days/1 night (at Comfort Inn - Mystic, CT); Shopping in Olde Mystic Village; live musical theater at the Cornerstone Playhouse; 5 hour stay at Foxwoods Casino (meal voucher & Keno); breakfast at Comfort Inn; off to Mohegan Sun w/lunch meal voucher and casino bonus; back to Cornerstone

Playhouse w/shopping and show time and home w/a box lunch -- $165/double & $195/single -- FULL PAYMENT OR BALANCE DUE, A.S.A.P. – contact Delores, 718-379-2176.

May 24 (Tues.) – Chubby Checker & the Wildcats at the “new” Twin River (Mass.) Casino; roundtrip deluxe motor coach; $10 slot bonus; gourmet box sandwich at the Casino - $80/person – There are seats available w/full payment -- contact Delores, 718-379-2176.

July 21 (Thurs.) – 4-hour stay at the “new” Sugar House Casino (PA) – w/a 3course luncheon aboard the Moshula Historic Ship; casino bonus (to be announced) – $87/person -- contact Daisy (718 671-3241) or Wini.

Aug. 23 (Tues.) – Boston Harbor Cruise; includes roundtrip motor coach; scenic 2-hour Harbor Cruise (aboard the beautiful Odyssey); elegant served 3course luncheon; and musical entertainment -- $90/person – contact Delores, (718) 379-2176.

Oct. 17th & 18th – Rocking Horse Resort Fall Foliage – overnight stay; 3 meals; resort activities; Monticello Raceway on return trip home -- $199/double & $249/single -- $50 deposit due with registration – balance due by Sept. meeting – contact Jean, (718) 379-3742.

—Delor es Deb n a m

Handicapped Adults Association Dues for the year are in order. Either mail or bring your dues check to the office.

Handicapped Adults, 177 Dreiser Loop room #13, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

Come into the office and check out our Flea Market. New items arrive daily.

Our next General Membership meeting is Friday April 8, 2011 at 11:30 p.m. in Dreiser Community Center, room #1.

Welcome home Ruth Webber who was in a nursing home.

—Ar lene R odr iqu ez

(Dreiser Room 4)

District Council #37: “Meeting” Thurs., 3/24; 6:30 pm (Dreiser Room #1)

Baychester Library Events

VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION UPCOMING EVENTS Film - The Legend of Bop City - Saturday, March 19, 2 p.m.

Film - The Eleanor Roosevelt Story - Saturday, March 26, 2 p.m.

Radioactive is on display at the Steven A. Schwarzmann Building through April 17.

Explore cyanotypes, the lives of Marie and Pierre Curie, and more, while making your own scientific discovery.

WEEKLY EVENTS KIDS Game On Nintendo Wii! - Every Monday, 3:30 p.m. • KIDS Reading Aloud Every Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. • Chess Club - Every Thursday, 3:30 p.m. • Teen Book Café - Wednesdays, 4 p.m., Talk about books or listen.

STUFF FOR TEENS Manga Drawing Workshop with Misako Rocks - Tuesday, March 22, 4:00 p.m.

Do you have the next manga series lurking in your head? Join Misako Rocks! and learn how to draw your characters, plot your stories and more! Chibi-riffic! All materials will be provided. For ages 12 to 18.

Teen Time Starting in March! Every Friday, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Come and hang out in the library’s community room: Bring a snack, Talk to friends, Play games.

The New York Public Library Baychester Branch • 2049 Asch Loop • Bronx, NY 10475 (Fully Wheelchair Accessible) HOURS: Monday & Wednesday, 10-7; Tuesday & Thursday, 10-6; Friday & Saturday, 10-5.

Libros En Español (Books in Spanish). HORARIO DE LA BIBLIOTECA: Lunes 10-7, Martes 10-6, Miércoles 10-7, Jueves 10-6, Viernes 10-5, Sábado 10-5, Domingo Cerrado

718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

Goose Island Senior Citizen Social Club Sunday March 20 is the first day of Spring.

Wednesday, March 23, Bingo Game in room 39. Admission is $2.00 for members only. Member can bring a guest, Bingo starts at 1:30 P.M. Refreshments Served.

Sunday March 27, Bingo game in Room 39. Admission is $3.00.

Everyone is welcome to join. Time is l:30 p.m. Snack and refreshments served.

Tuesday March 29 Going to Atlantic City Showboat Casino, price is $30, rebate is $30 Slot Play. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at your regular bus stop. Einstein Center, Asch Loop (back of Library) and Drieser Loop. Come on board and have some fun.

We have cookies, candy, bingo game and a movie on way home.

Tuesday April 5, Going to Villa Rome PICK-UP TIME HAS BEEN CHANGED

TO 8 A.M. PLEASE WRITE IT DOWN THE TIME IS NOW 8 A.M. AT YOUR REGULAR BUS STOP. Thursday July 14, a trip to Platzl Brauhaus Price is $57 (fifty seven). Price includes continental breakfast, luncheon is 12 p.m., and 4 p.m. dinner is served in the Dining Room.

Plenty of activities all day. Choice of entree is roast beef or roast chicken. Also salmon - it's $2.00 extra.

Our first General Meeting has been changed to April 21.

Just to let you know that Barbara Fitzgerald is now at home.

For more information call Ann or Mary 718-379-9613 or Mary 718-379-4899 or come to 135 Einstein Center Monday Thursday 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Get Well Wishes to All. —M a r y P illa

Einstein Cancer Fund We are going to the Sands Casino, Pa. on Tuesday, April 12th. The cost per person is $30 and includes a casino bonus of $20 slot play with a $5 food voucher.

Time of pick-up is at 8:30 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Please bring a photo I.D. Thursday, March 24th - Crab Shanty on City Island for our membership luncheon at 1:30 p.m. You have a choice of a 1-lb. lobster, fried or broiled shrimps, broiled or fried filet of sole,

chicken parmigiana, BBQ chicken, and ribs or snow crab legs. All of the above served with baked potato and vegetables, coffee, tea, chocolate cake, or ice cream and of course, their famous garlic bread.

For the above, please call Mildred at 718-320-0288; Loretta, 718-671-2958 or Lydia at 718-671-3005. For memorial cards, call Loretta.

Our prayers of good health and healing are wished to all in rehabs and in —Lyd ia R u a s their homes.

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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; (718) 862-9172.

C H UR C H SC H E DUL E : Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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

T HE FOL L OW ING PROGRAMS ARE AT THE CHURCH’S ANNE X: 2053 ASCH L OOP NORTH (CO-OP CIT Y) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m.-10 a.m.

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

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

OT H E R SC H E DUL E D E VE NT S: Today, Saturday, March 19, 4 p.m. – The Women’s Day Committee sponsors “THE POWER OF LOVE MISDIRECTED,” a Wives Production Company presentation featuring the Ministers’ Wives of UMBA as the “Bad Girls of the Bible.” Come and enjoy an afternoon of entertainment as we listen to the ladies tell their stories. Donation: $20. For tickets and/or additional information, call the church office, (718) 862-9172.

CPC Tours sponsors a phenomenal trip to THE NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE FESTIVAL, Winston-Salem, NC, August 2-6. Professional Theater Productions, Free Workshops and Seminars, a Film

Festival, Midnight Poetry Jam, Celebrity Receptions, International Vendor’s Market and much more! This 5 days/4 nights’ tour includes tickets to three celebrity performances; admission to the evening celebrity receptions, hotel accommodations, 5 breakfasts, 1 dinner, transportation and baggage handling. Cost per person: $725/double occupancy. For reservations and/or additional information, contact CPC Tours at (718) 671-1182.

Saturday, May 7th, 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. - The South Carolina Committee Dance in Celebration of Mother’s Day at the Dreiser Community Center in Co-op City. Music provided by DJ Parallel.

Dress to impress. Ticket: $20 (in advance); $25 (at the door). For tickets and/or additional information, call: (718) 379-8514; (718) 671-0425; (718) 671-

5493 or (718) 671-0231.

K UDO S: Our best wishes for a happy and blessed birthday to our Centenarian Founding member, Sister Miriam Henson, celebrating her 104th birthday on Sunday, March 20th.

You are a wonderful person in all that you do – Thoughtful and pleasant, and warmhearted, too – May the Lord bless you and send from above The peace of His presence, The joy of His love.

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 —E va n G . M it ch ell blessing.

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

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

We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday Morning services, which are designed to meet the special needs of our young people. Parents, please

send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus.

Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. L ist of Pr ogr a m s a nd E vent s: Adult Sunday School is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

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

Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month.

Youth Sunday takes place on the second Sunday of the month.

Missionary Sunday takes place on the

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

Singles' Ministry meets every third Tuesday evening of the month at 6 p.m.

Kids For Christ Choir & Club meets 1st & 2nd Friday of the month at 6:30 pm.

Seniors' Ministry meet 1st Tuesday of the month at 11 am.

Mid-day Bible Study meets every Tuesday afternoon from noon to 1 p.m.

The Women's Fellowship will host its upcoming "Behold, All Things Are Become New" spring fashion show on Saturday, April 9th at 2 p.m. All are welcome for a

wonderful time of Christian fellowship. The donation is $10. For more information, please ca1l 917-371-0381 or 718-671-2623.

Come join New Vision's "Partners in Reading Program" every Sunday afternoon from 1:40 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Students in Grades 1 through 8 discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals.

The Church of the New Vision is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room #33, Bronx, NY 10475; (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409, —C a r ol Ha qu e

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute Greetings to you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Pastor, President, and Founder, Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, and Assistant Pastor, Minister Vernon Little, extend to everyone a healthy, happy, prosperous welcome! Now, before you get to far ahead into the new year, stop and look in the rearview mirror of the year gone by, and joyfully realize that God meant it when He said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we may boldly say: “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear.” (Heb. 13:5-6).

Let’s go into the Word of God. Today, we’re coming from Ephesians 2:1-10.

1 And you He made alive, who were

dead in trespasses and sins, 2 in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience, 3 among whom also we all once conducted ourselves in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, just as the others.

4 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together in Christ (by

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10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.

I NVI TAT I O NS: Tomorrow, at 6 p.m., we will have a ‘5 Fold Ministry Ordination Service.’ Apostle G. Marie Carroll from the Kingdom Builders Church in West Hempstead, L.I. will be bringing forth the word.

If you will, go online and listen to Min. Vernon Little’s new song: “Double Minded”. It talks about Christians who have one foot in the world, and one foot in the church. Log onto www.sonicbids.com/ vernonlittle.

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Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invites you to join us tomorrow for worship service at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for adults and children is held at 9:15 a.m. Bible class and prayer service is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. and every other Wednesday at 5 p.m., Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and at 7:30 p.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us.

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

On Sunday, March 20 at the 11:00 a.m. service, we will celebrate the Prison Ministry Anniversary. The guest speaker will be Minister Diane Thomas, Associate Minister at Church of the New Vision.

March is Women's History Month and the First Lady's Ministry will present HERstory on Saturday, March 26 at

10 a.m. The theme for the day will be "Women Living by the Fruit of the Spirit." Donation is $10. For tickets or additional information, call 718-862-9243 or 718-3203774.

On Sunday, March 27, at our 11 a.m. service, the Youth/Young Adult Choir will have a celebratory anniversary service. The guest speaker will be Rev. Keisha Agard, Associate Minister at Centennial AME Zion Church in Mt. Vernon, NY. We invite all to come out and support our young people, The Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center, Inc.’s Saturday Tutoring Program resumed in January.

Tutoring is held for Grades 2-3 on Saturdays from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. and from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. for 4th and 5th graders. If you are interested in registering your child, please come 15 minutes before tutoring for your child is scheduled to begin. State tests in ELA and Math will be held in the spring, get help to prepare for the tests. Our tutoring sessions are semi-private. The fee has been signif-

icantly reduced to $30 a month. For additional information, call 917-620-2859 or 718-671-8449.

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

Have you considered where you will go on your next vacation? The Scholarship Ministry invites you to travel with them to Orlando, Florida on August 13 for nine days.

Visit the Holy Land Experience--a recreation of ancient Jerusalem, Arabian Nights for a dinner show, visit many attractions and sightseeing on the way to and from Florida.

Prices are $765/pp/double occupancy. For additional information, call 718-671-1918, 718-671-7507 or 718320-3774.

—H a t t ie L . L u ca s

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

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

F OC US SC R I P T UR E F O R T H E W E E K : We also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance. —Romans 5:3 (NRSV) ANNO UNC E M E NT S: Saturday, March 19th at 11 a.m.: Women's Fellowship: For more information, contact Deaconess Clara Burton.

Sunday, March 20th at 11 a.m.: Rev. David Wyns of St. Barnabas Ministries will be the special guest minister.

Saturday, March 26th at 10 a.m.: Men’s Fellowship Breakfast: Join us for a time of fellowship and sharing. For

information, please call Elder Jay Ramos.

Saturday, April 2nd at 12 p.m.: Single's Fellowship – CCC Single's Fellowship will be held at the sanctuary. For more information, contact Elder Iris Moreno.

Sunday, April 3rd at 11 a.m.: Communion Service – Please join us in Worship and Praise as we share the Lord’s Table.

Saturday, April 9th at 6:30 p.m.: Free Outreach Concert: 177 Dreiser Loop Mall – Auditorium B – 2nd Floor, featuring Music Minister Jay Cabassa and guest minister Rev. Dan Livingston of Hearts of Love Ministry of Pensacola, Florida - all are welcome.

Sunday, April 10th at 11 a.m.: 5th Anniversary and Sanctuary Dedication Service-Please join us as we celebrate our 5th Anniversary and the Dedication of our new Sanctuary at Dreiser Loop.

SC H E DUL E O F SE RVI C E : Sundays: Worship Service** - 11 a.m. start **First Sunday of each month is Communion Service.

Children’s Church (4-12 years old) - 12 p.m. start (Dreiser, Rm. #2) Little Lambs (2–4 years old) - 12 p.m. start (Dreiser,

Rm. #2) Wednesdays: Worship, Prayer, & Bible Study - 7 p.m.

Fridays: Teen Church - Bible Study - 7 p.m.–9 p.m.

Children’s Church - 7 p.m.–9 p.m.

F Y I: -You can now see portions of our services and worship on our website www.circleofchristchurch.org, Facebook, Youtube and Bronxnet Cable Channel 70, Saturdays, 4 p.m.

Circle of Christ Church helps support missions in Peru, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Bronx and Africa.

Join us in our goal to expand God’s work throughout the world. Please make all donations to Circle of Christ Church – memo Missions. You can submit your prayer request online at prayer@circleofchristchurch.org or give your request to an usher during Friday or Sunday services.

P lea se m a il a ll you r in qu ir ies or d on a t ions t o t h e followin g a dd r ess: Circle of Christ Church, 147 Dreiser Loop, Lower Level, Bronx, NY 10475; 347-945-1992.

E m a il: admin@circleofchristchurch.org.

Web sit e: www.circleofchristchurch.org.

St. Joseph’s Church Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph's invite you to worship with us at 155 Dreiser Loop (lower level) here in Co-op City. Telephone: (718) 320-0844.

Week ly Sch ed u le: Sunday: Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m.

Wednesday: Stations of the Cross at 7 p.m. (during Lenten season). Thursday: Choir Rehearsal 7 p.m.

Friday: Youth Group 4 - 6 p.m. Young Adults 6:30 - 9 p.m. Every 4th Sunday, the Sunday School leads the service and every 5th Sunday, the Young Adults lead.

Up com in g E ven t s: March 26 - cake sale from 12 noon until sold out.

May 14 - St. Joseph's Day Luncheon at Eastwood Manor, Bronx, NY. Adults: $75, children, $25.

July 9 - Save this date for our trip to the Winery. More information forthcoming.

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Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue There is a classic legend about an artist who wanted to draw both the most beautiful face in the world and the most ugly face in the world. He searched far and wide for a beautiful face that would fit his conception. After years of effort, he finally found it in a little boy with the expression of an angel.

As soon as the artist completed his masterpiece, he began to search for a suitable model for the ugliest of faces.

Here the task was more difficult. In vain he searched, for he could not find a face without some trace of kindness and some beauty. Finally, after looking for many, many years, he found one day what he was looking for - a man with a

face bereft of any beauty.

As he began to draw, the face disturbed him. It seemed most familiar.

Overcome by curiosity, he asked the model if they had ever met before. And the man replied, "Master, I was the child you once drew."

Each person is an artist in that he paints the portrait of his own personality. His character creates the image that he presents to others. By our own deeds and thoughts, we can make this an image of infinite beauty, or we can daub it with ugliness. What we do, we must do with extreme care, for the portrait of personality is open to all to see, and it is what we ourselves have created.

Young Israel of Co-op City Purim Schedule The festival of Purim will be observed on Saturday evening, March 19th and Sunday, March 20th.

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

Saturday evening, March 19th at 8:20 p.m., Services on Sunday morning, March 20th will begin at 8:00 a.m. and the Megillah will be read at 8:30 a.m.

All are welcome! Happy Purim to all!

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

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

At t en t ion : We have an email address.

It is: Building30@hotmail.com.

Join the Crochet Club this fall. We meet every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. in our meeting room on the “B” side. Learn how to crochet with Linda. Just think of how grateful your family will be when they receive a beautiful handmade gift that you have made with love. Her students have progressed 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. It is stimulating

and relaxing too. Throw away the tranquillizers and join in the fun.

C om in g E ven t s: Friday, March 25 from 7 to 9 p.m.

Break out your board games and spend a fun evening. Bring your neighbors and friends. Games: Outburst, Scrabble, Monopoly, checkers, chess, backgammon, etc.

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

G ood & Welfa r e: Speedy get well wishes to Dorothy Beale and to Monica Moss. See you soon!

—M ir ia m E . Ber lofsk y

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Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 (new address) at Bldg. 27B-120 Erdman Place (behind the Lobby), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. (Mimi) 1-347-4274526.

Note: Office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday, we are here from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Candle lighting on Friday, March 25, 2011is before 6:54p.m.

Shabbat ends today, Saturday, March 19, at 7:49 p.m. We recite Havdallah (The Recital over the Wine) at the end of Shabbos.

Mincha services on Saturday, March 19 are 6:45 p.m.

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

C om in g E vent s Saturday, March 19 - Morning services at 9:00 a.m. the reading is Zachor – Mincha is at 6:45 p.m.; Rabbi’s class is at 7 p.m. during Shalosh Seudos enjoy the hamentashen. Have a little laugh and enjoy a good meal as you watch the Purim skit around

7:05 p.m. The nighttime reading of the Megilla is at 7:50 p.m. Dress up, wear a costume, celebrate Purim!

Sunday, March 20 - Services are at 10:15 a.m. with the Reading of the Megilla at 11:00 a.m.

Monday, March 21 – Sushan Purim Wednesday, April 6 – The Men’s Club has a planned a trip to the Mount Airy Casino. For reservations, call Marty at (718) 671-7809; Gary at (718) 671-8424 or Bruce at (718) 320-2234. The cost is $28 and receive $35 to be used at slot machines or any table. Important: You need a government photo ID to get your bonus slot play.

Call now!

G ood a nd Welfa r e Dues for 2011: Dues are now in order and payment would be greatly appreciated.

Do you need a tree certificate sent “in honor” or “in memory” of a special occasion or a condolence? For information, you can call Mimi at 1-347-427-4526 and we can accommodate you.

Please! –Support the Synagogue. We always need your help. Thank you.

Shalom! —M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsky

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue I would like to remind everyone that the Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City has moved to a new location in Section 5. The new address is 120 Erdman Place, Building 27B. The Men’s Club will be running a trip to the MOUNT AIRY CASINO in Pennsylvania on Wednesday, April 6. On Wednesdays, Mount Airy Casino offers a Senior Buffet (for people 55 and older) at a cost of $7.77.

C O ST: $28.00 per person with a $35 slot. Player may use any machine or table.

Remember, you need a government photo ID card to get your bonus slot play. This is

the lowest price currently being offered in Co-op City, and is one of the shortest bus trips to a casino.

We provide a free snack going, play games, and on the return trip, we show a movie.

For reservations, call Marty, (718) 6717809; Gary, (718) 671-8424, or Bruce, (718) 320-2234.

P ick -u p st op s: Einstein Loop, 7:45 a.m.; Asch Loop, 8 a.m.; Dreiser Loop, 8:05 a.m.

Everyone is invited to all our functions.

We hope you will join us.

—Br u ce G it elson Shalom!

Co-op City Jewish Center The Co-op City Jewish Center is located at 900 Co-op City Blvd., Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

Saturday services are continuing thanks to those people who attend.

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 syna-

gogue, we are still here, and all are welcome. Try to take a Saturday and come to services when you can.

Thanks to the wonderful turnout this past Saturday.

DONATIONS OR DUES CAN BE SENT TO THE OFFICE. Hope to see you all next Saturday.

—F r e id a E p st ein

Perched on the edge of the Long Island Sound, with balconies over looking the water, lies Dumont Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Care.

Our facility provides residents with an atmosphere dedicated to health, wellness and superior care.

Dumont Center offers: • Short Term Rehabilitation • Sub-Acute Medical Services • Post Surgical Care • Hospice Services • A secure Dementia and Alzheimer's unit.

In addition, we are proud to offer a respiratory unit with both ventilator and tracheostomy care staffed by our expert team of respiratory therapists 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

For more details or to schedule a tour please call our Admissions Department at 914-632-9600 ext 711 or 710.

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Church of the Savior Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community. A warm welcome awaits you!! We love you for who you are, not what you have.

Please call us at 718-320-0002 or 917-7344058 for more information. Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living God?

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

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

Sund ay Mor ning Schedule: Adult Bible Study – 9:15 a.m.

Divine Worship 10:30 a.m.

Dr. Smith's Sermon Topic: "A Way Out of No Way!" Reading from God's Word: Psalm 121:1-8.

Our children's Sunday School will teach and nurture your child/children in the word

of God. All sessions are during worship service.

Weekly Activity: • Church of the Savior worship at 10:30 a.m. Come and be blessed, we want an opportunity to love you. See you in church.

• Each Thursday at 10:00 a.m., Channel 70, Bronxnet. Tune in and be blessed. If this program has lifted you, please let us know.

Dr. Smith can be contacted at 718-320-0002.

If you prefer to drop a personal note: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475 is our mailing address.

• Bereavement Support Group meets Monday evenings at 7 p.m. Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Come, our arms and hearts are open to you. God bless you!

• Every Thursday evening 6:00-7:30 p.m., Bible Study in session. Dr. Margaret Watson, gifted instructor and anointed Evangelist, will lead a special journey through the Bible. Want to know how the God of creation deals with suffering; living a life of faith; how to have a personal relationship with God; How to "love your neighbor as yourself."

Thought of the Week: "Lonliness: people are lonely because they build walls instead of bridges." —Joseph Newton Wor d of God for a ll who a r e str uggling: Prophet Isaiah 40:29, "God gives strength to the weary; increases power to the weak."

—Rev. Dr. Rober t A. Smith , J r.

Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC Com e & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available.

Visit our website at www.co-opcityumchurch.org.

Su nd ay Ser vices – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. Every other Sunday, the services are as follows: English Service at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30 a.m. There are Bible studies in English and Spanish at 10:30 a.m.

Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds After School Pr ogr am – In Room 43 of We also have a children’s service during the English service.

Einstein Community Center is a safe environNeos P r ogr a m s – The teens, tweens and ment, where children can do homework, learn children’s programs every Friday night at 8 God’s word and just have some fun, please p.m. at the church, ages 5 & up. We also call (718) 671-1033.

P r ayer Retr eat at Ch ur ch – will be on have for girls & boys liturgical dancing, ages 5 to 12, 8 p.m. on Fridays. Every last March 26th from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. All are Friday night is pizza and movie night at 8 invited to come and pray, it’s truly a blessed p.m. at the church. time to be in prayer.

C r escen d o C h r ist ia n M u sic Sch ool: F lea M ar ket is Coming – Our annual flea Learn piano, guitar, percussion (drums, con- market will be on Saturday, May 7, from 11 gas, etc.), voice and theory. Contact Maestro a.m. to 5 p.m. Call Pauline, (718) 320-1552 Frank Colon at (917) 753-3644. The school (evenings between 5 p.m. & 8 p.m. only); will be open from Monday – Thursday, 2 p.m. Priscilla, (347) 449-6555 (If no answer, leave – 8 p.m. Private and group lessons are avail- message) or Barbara, (347) 603-7473 (If no able. Earlier lessons can be arranged. All ages answer, leave message) for a spot. Spots are welcome. Registration is free and rates are $30 and $5 for a table.

Lan cast er, Pa. Tr ip – June 10 & 11, stop affordable.

DR. LEWIS WOLSTEIN Podiatrist — Foot Specialist

at Kitchen Kettle Village, Seeing Joseph at Sight & Sound. Accommodations at the Willow Valley Resort, Dinner at Plain & Fancy Restaurant with pretzel demonstration; breakfast at the Resort; stop at Bird in Hand Farmers Market and Shady Maple Restaurant.

Deluxe motor-coach transportation. A $50 deposit will hold a spot. Deposit due by March 13th. Call Barbara at (347) 603-7473 (if there is no answer, please leave a message).

Cost is $275pp/double occupancy, $266pp/triple, $335/single, children 13-18, $188 and children 12 & under, $162. (When bringing a child, be advised that in order to keep the double occupancy rate, there must be 2 adults in the room with the child or the adult rate is for single occupancy).

—Rev. Dr. M ilca Alvar ez-Plau d

Gregory S. Gang D.D.S., M.S. Complete Family Dental Care

• Practicing in Co-op City since 1975 • Board Certified in Foot Surgery • ALL conditions of the foot treated • Most insurance plans accepted, including:

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• Most GHI plans • Health Plus • Affinity

Participating Dentist UFT • Oxford • CSA • Con Edison Guardian • BC/BS • Aetna Cigna • HIP/Dental • PBA

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Evening and Saturday Appointments Available

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The Bronx District Attorney’s Community Affairs Unit is offering a free informative workshop entitled “You be the Judge” which offers a brief glimpse of the criminal justice system.

The workshop will be held on Wednesday, March 23, 5:45-8 p.m. at the Bronx District Attorney’s Office, 3rd floor Litigation Training Room at 198 East 161 Street, Bronx, N.Y. This workshop is a follow-up to the “After the Arrest” workshop which was held previously. It breaks down the trial process once a case has been sent to trial. Participants will learn about specific roles, hearings, opening statements, deliberations, etc.

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Na t ion a l Wom en ’s H ist or y M on t h Before the 1970’s, the topic of women’s history was largely missing from general public consciousness. To address this situation, the Education Task Force of the Sonoma County (California) Commission on the Status of Women initiated a “Women’s History Week” celebration in 1978 and chose the week of March 8 to coincide with International Women’s Day. The celebration was met with positive response, and schools began to host their own Women’s History Week programs. The next year, leaders from the California group shared their project at a Women’s History Institute at Sarah Lawrence College. Other participants not only became determined to begin their own local Women’s History Week projects but also agreed to support an effort to have Congress declare a national Women’s History Week.

In 1981, Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Rep. Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) cosponsored the first Joint Congressional Resolution proclaiming a “Women’s History Week.”

In 1987, the National Women’s History Project petitioned Congress to expand the celebration to the entire month of March. Since then, the National Women’s History Month Resolution has been approved every year with bipartisan support in both the House and Senate.

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