Co-op City Times 05/26/12

MONDAY, MAY 28 Co-op City’s official newspaper serving the world’s largest cooperative community. © Copyright 2012 Co-op City Times

Vol. 47 No. 21

Saturday, May 26, 2012

Work on Baychester and Bartow Avenue redesign to begin this week

BY BILL STUTTIG Reconstruction of Baychester Avenue, from Exit 11 to Bartow Avenue is expected to begin this week, according to material released by the city’s Department of Transportation in recent days.

The project involves the installation of safety improvements at the intersection of Bartow and Baychester Avenues and redesign of Baychester Avenue in the vicinity where it intersects with Exit 11 off of northbound I-95 directly in front of the Bay Plaza entrance at the Checkers fast food restaurant.

According to a proposal outline prepared by the city’s Department of Transportation and made public last year, the area will be redesigned in order to minimize a number of what is called pedestrian/vehicle conflict points. The problem that exists now is pedestrians

departing buses in that area, many of them shoppers or workers heading to the shopping center, cross numerous lanes of traffic in order to enter the mall, and cross those lanes not at designated crosswalks, but often in the middle of the block, when at the same time, traffic is exiting the highway and either entering the massive mall or going in either direction onto Baychester Avenue, thus creating what they call the numerous conflict points.

After the work is completed this spring and summer, fencing will be installed along the existing median on Baychester Avenue just south of the exit from the northbound highway, making it impossible for pedestrians to cross anywhere before the designated crosswalk.

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Cogen plant could generate additional $400,000 this summer

BY JIM ROBERTS Another new source of revenue from Co-op City’s cogeneration plant is now available thanks to a positive ruling won

by Riverbay’s legal counsel and energy consultant earlier this year.

The state Public Service Commission (PSC) ruled on March 15 that customers with the ability to sell excess power to

Con Edison, including Riverbay, must be allowed to participate in its Demand Response programs designed to encourage customers to reduce the demand they would otherwise place on Con Ed’s power system.

Entry into Con Edison’s Demand (Continued on page 3)

Memorial Day closings; CCT deadline notice The Co-op City Times office and all other Riverbay administrative offices, will be closed on Monday, May 28, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Because of this holiday-shortened week, we ask all Board Directors, religious institutions, community organizations and others who submit articles to the Co-op City Times to please do so as early as possible.

Directors viewpoints and club articles not received in our office by 9 a.m. on Tuesday morning, May 29, will not be considered for publication in the June 2nd edition of the paper.

Thanks for your cooperation.

Have a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day holiday weekend.

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New Board Directors to be seated June 6; 2012/13 Board officers to be elected on that date

BY ROZAAN BOONE The 2012 Election Committee officially certified last week’s Riverbay Board election results after a recanvass of all ballots cast in the May 16th election resulted in the top five candidates holding onto their leads, but with the fourth and fifth place winners switching positions.

After the recount on Thursday, May 24, the official results showed Othelia Jones, an incumbent Board Director running for re-election, holding onto her first place lead with 2,854 votes, followed by Khalil Abdul-Wahhab maintaining second place with 2,459 votes, and Francine Reva Jones also remaining in third place with 2,409 votes. Al Shapiro, who was in

fourth place after the preliminary count, dropped down to fifth place with 2,308 votes and newcomer to the Board, Evelyn M. Turner, the unofficial fifth place winner, moved up into fourth place with 2,348 official votes.

Among the other candidates, Cheryl Simmons-Oliver maintained sixth with 2,272 votes, incumbent Board Director William “Bill” Gordon in seventh place with 2,257 votes; Leslie Peterson in eighth place with 2,164 votes and Claudia A. Sampson in ninth place with 2,021 votes. Independent candidates Herbert Moreira-Brown came in tenth place with (Continued on page 3)

Power Plant begins steam blowing process on Tuesday The Co-op City Power Plant will begin a necessary three day process of “steam-blowing,” a procedure by which steam is blown through a newly-installed steam line to ensure that the line is clear of foreign particles that might have ended up in the line during installation which then can possibly damage the steam turbine by getting trapped therein.

After the steam is blown through the line, it is vented and becomes visible to passers-by and residents of nearby buildings. The noise factor created by previous steam-blows has been reduced due to the installation of a muffler on the system, but residents are being notified of the procedure so they don’t mistakenly fear a fire is taking place in the Power Plant.

The steam-blowing procedure begins at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 29th and continues through each of the next three days for approximately eight hours a day. The steam blowing is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, May 30th and Thursday, May 31st.

Co-op City train station still seven years from becoming a reality despite widespread support

BY BILL STUTTIG Community Board 10 was the latest organization to throw its full support behind the establishment of a Metro North train station serving Co-op City, but despite nearly unanimous agreement that the idea is a great one for the community, the railroad, the environment and New York City in general, all reports indicate that the idea will not become a reality until 2019.

At its regular monthly public meeting held on May 17th, the Community Board unanimously passed a resolution recommending that Metro North construct a train station to serve Co-op City and commuters

traveling to and from this community and Penn Station in midtown Manhattan.

While nearly everyone with knowledge of the project and/or directly involved in it, including Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., agrees that it is a great idea to establish Metro North service for Co-op City and three other Bronx communities situated directly next to existing tracks currently used by AMTRAK (Morris Park, Parkchester and Hunts Point), the great idea hinges on the completion of a massive expansion of (Continued on page 2)

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Road Work The crosswalks in the area will be converted into high visibility crosswalks.

On the northwest corner of that intersection, additional fencing will be used to cordon off unused road space and planters will be installed to beautify the area.

An additional high visibility crosswalk and additional stop signs will be placed at the entrance/exit to Bay Plaza from Baychester Avenue directly in front of the P.C. Richard’s appliance store.

The project will also involve a redesign of the intersection at Baychester and Bartow Avenues specifically affecting the flow of traffic from northbound Baychester Avenue just south of Bartow Avenue onto Bartow Avenue.

The chief component of this part of the project involves the utilization of currently blocked-off and unused roadway and a traffic island and converting that space into two left-only turning lanes onto westbound Bartow Avenue.

The existing left turning lane will be converted into a pedestrian island with plantings to help separate the traffic proceeding straight onto Baychester Avenue and the

Metro North Grand Central Station called the Eastside Access Project and MTA officials revealed this week that that project is significantly over budget and years behind schedule.

According to a Wall Street Journal article published on Tuesday, MTA Chairman stated at a public appearance earlier this week that the target completion date of the East Side Access plan has been pushed back to 2019, placing the project more than six years behind the schedule set when the plan was first announced. Also, the project’s price tag is up to $8.24 billion, up nearly $1 billion from projections made in 2009.

Marjorie Anders, a media liaison for the MTA’s Metro North and Long Island Railroad, explained to the Co-op City Times Tuesday that the WSJ story is correct and 2019 is the projected completion date of the Eastside Access Project, thereby dashing any hopes that Co-op City could have a Metro North station anytime before that. Anders explained the availability of the existing lines for use by a Metro North run that would terminate in Penn Station is directly tied to the Eastside Access Project which is designed to create additional platform space underneath Grand Central Station to allow Long Island Railroad trains to terminate in Grand Central Station. When and if this happens, it will open up space in Penn Station to have Metro North expand service into that station and thus create additional service for Bronx communities like Co-op City utilizing the existing track that runs adjacent to Section 5 and now utilized by AMTRAK for its service into Penn Station and beyond.

The good news for Co-op City and the other Bronx communities involved is that a just completed preliminary environmental assessment of the Bronx expansion plans, which includes Co-op City, concludes that the additional new Bronx service will have many advantages including providing additional service to Manhattan for up to 4,000 Bronx riders each day, improving air quality in the borough by reducing the Bronx’s reliance of auto

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traffic left onto Bartow Avenue. The existing right turn lane will remain.

In addition, medians on Bartow Avenue will be shortened to accommodate the additional left turning lanes from Baychester Avenue. The crosswalks at the intersection will be converted into high visibility cross walks.

All of this work, after it is completed, should help reduce the longstanding problem of congestion in the area, especially on busy shopping weekends, but more importantly, improve safety.

According to statistics provided by the city’s Department of Transportation, the Bartow/Baychester intersection ranks in the 99th percentile of all intersections in the Bronx for accidents. Between 2005 and 2009, 127 injuries have occurred at this intersection, with 112 of those injuries to vehicle occupants and 14 to pedestrians, meaning that most accidents involve collisions between vehicles. While no fatalities are being reported during this time frame, a serious injury results approximately once every two years, according to the statistics.

The city’s Department of Transportation plans were presented to the community at a committee meeting at

the office of Community Board 10 last September and then at a general Board 10 meeting held in Bartow Community Center two weeks later.

Ken Kearns, District Manager of Community Board 10, said of the project after it was presented to the Community Board, “Community Board 10 has long advocated a change in the traffic patterns for Bartow and Baychester Avenues and we are gratified to learn that the city’s Department of Transportation has taken the lead in this regard and come up with a plan to make this intersection safer and more efficient.”

A redesign of the intersection has long been part of a larger redesign of traffic patterns in and around I-95 and Bartow Avenue reportedly proposed by the state’s Department of Transportation. Long-standing financing issues have delayed this project over several years however, causing the city’s Department of Transportation to come up with a more scaled down plan which they feel will effectively alleviate many of the traffic concerns that have existed in this area for years, and have grown worse as Bay Plaza steadily expanded from the early 1990s to the present day.

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and bus transportation to Manhattan, and the provision of increased access for Bronx residents to the jobs and economic opportunities of communities north and east of the Bronx served by Metro North, such as Stamford and New Rochelle. Anders explained that when the new lines serving the Bronx become a reality, it would also open up much easier access to New Jersey cities such as Jersey City, Newark and other areas served by New Jersey Transit rail service, which also terminates at Penn Station.

Anders said that the current plan for a Co-op City station does not include parking as the environmental assessment has concluded that many Co-op City residents would be within either walking distance of the train station or can access it through a short local bus ride.

Commuter train service from Co-op City to midtown in a projected 30 minutes, as the assessment states, is a huge time-saving improvement over the more than hourlong trip it now takes Co-op City residents to reach midtown through existing public transportation options

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which include costly express bus service or local bus service to nearby subway station. The local bus ride to the subway station can take up to 15 minutes on average, depending on where you live in Co-op City, and that does not include the waiting time for the bus which is growing longer with each passing local bus service cut.

Community Board 10, in noting the benefits of the establishment of rail service for Co-op City, said in a joint statement released by District Manager Ken Kearns this week: “The establishment of rail service from Co-op City to Pennsylvania Station will usher in a new era in transportation services for our borough and city. The commute time will be cut by more than half, enabling Bronx residents to reach their places of employment and Manhattan’s cultural and commercial attractions in a timely manner on a safe and well maintained train. We in Community Board are very excited about this proposal and eagerly await the arrival of train service.”

It seems now that the wait will be at least another seven years.

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Window Guard Update Riverbay’s Window Guard employees will be conducting home visits to the residents of Building 35 to assist shareholders who did not return their 2012 Window Guard Guards or fill them out completely.

If the shareholder is home, staff members will assist the shareholder to complete the form accurately. If the shareholder is not at home, the form will be slipped under the door and every effort should be made to complete and return it as soon as possible to the Window Guard office in the Bartow Community Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue.

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2nd Combing ty p Cinext Blood Co-oDrive Gaylor/Taylor Track Invitational at Truman today Today, Saturday, May 26th, the Zodiacs are hosting the Elizabeth Gaynor/Robert Taylor Track Meet Invitation at Truman High School. There will be some of the best teams from the Tri-State area competing. The meet starts at 10:00 a.m., registration starts at 9:00 a.m. For $15, your child can compete in 3 events. There will also be a FREE baby race, and plenty of food and drinks. Come out and support the youth. For additional information, please visit www.Zodiacstrack.org.

NAACP’s next audition session The next audition and rehearsal event for the NAACP Luncheon and Fashion Show Extravaganza is scheduled for Saturday, June 2, from 2-6 p.m.

“You” are invited to audition and attend along with those who have already signed up. Come to Room# 36, Einstein Community Center from 2-6 p.m. to secure your spot. We are pleased to have the assistance of Renowned Fashion Producer, Mr. Christian Ruart, as our consultant.

Benedetto lobby visits continue Assemblyman Michael Benedetto will be in the lobby of 100 Asch Loop between 5:15-7 p.m. on Thursday, June 7 for his popular Co-op City lobby visit to focus on meeting and reacquainting himself with his Coop City constituents.

Food Stamp Screening A representative of the city’s Human Resources Administration (HRA) will be at the Black Forum of Co-op City in Room 20 at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 5, to screen applicants for food stamp eligibility. All are invited to participate. If you think you’ll qualify, attend and find out what documents are necessary.

Please be on time. For more information, you may call (718) 320-8035.

H a ve a n en j oya b le a n d sa fe M em or ia l Da y H olid a y.

FRONT PA G E

Mem or ial Da y ob ser van ce pla nned for t omor r ow Tomorrow, May 27th, Co-op City residents will honor the memory of those who gave their life for their country during military conflicts as part of a Memorial Day Ceremony scheduled for 1 p.m. at the community’s Harley J. Moseley Veterans Memorial Park on Bartow Avenue Each year, Co-op City’s Veterans Memorial Council (consisting of American Legion Post 1871, the American Legion Auxiliary, the Jewish War Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Vietnam Veterans) hosts the community’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony honoring those who served in the many wars of the United States and all those who are currently serving in the military on active duty, in the National Guard or in the Reserves.

Co-op City’s Brea Grate will begin the festivities with her usual rousing rendition of the National Anthem. Charles Lirio will deliver the Invocation.

Co-op City resident Mark Bruh, founder

Election results 1,396 votes, and Emanuel Armfiled placed eleventh with 1,241 votes.

The unofficial results in this year’s election were announced in the May 19th issue of the Co-op City Times, and based on the preliminary results that were announced after the vote tally on election night, the results showed that Othelia Jones was the top vote getter with 2,827 votes; Khalil Abdul-Wahhab in second place with 2,444 votes; Francine Reva Jones in third position with 2,403 votes; Al Shapiro, fourth, with 2,356 votes and Evelyn M. Turner in fifth place with 2,299 votes.

The recount of the votes, which included the counting of absentees ballots and three challenge ballots which were not factored into the preliminary count on election night, May 16th, did not change the order of the remaining 6 candidates either although some of them were also able to pick up a few more votes during the recount.

Con Ed Response program might produce several hundred thousands of dollars this summer, according to David Ahrens, Managing Director of Energy Spectrum, the consulting firm that helped win Riverbay’s case before the PSC. “Riverbay needs to test their system for this program, and we believe that upon successful completion and adherence to the program for this summer, Riverbay could receive a net benefit of over $400,000,” Ahrens said.

Riverbay already sells excess electricity into the Con Edison system from the community’s cogeneration plant. The plant has a maximum electricity generation capacity of 40 megawatts and only requires at a maximum, 24 megawatts of capacity at peak usage.

The cogeneration plant produces all the power needs of Co-op City, eliminating the past practice of buying electricity from Con Ed. This ability is saving shareholders approximately $1.8 million every month, according to figures from the Riverbay Finance Department.

Jeffrey Buss, Riverbay’s legal counsel, filed Riverbay’s request to enter Con Edison’s Demand Response program and won the case

of the veteran support organization From the Warfront to the Homefront, will serve as the emcee for the festivities. Speakers will include representatives of various veteran organizations throughout the community and the Bronx, elected officials, and local residents who recently returned home after serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.

After the numerous remarks, Amazing Grace will be sung by resident Almira Sessions, followed by a musical presentation by the Star of the Sea cadets, and the playing of a reenactment of President Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address.

A wreath will be placed at the community’s memorial for local veterans by members of American Legion Post 1871 Kenneth Nelson and Carroll Brown. This will be followed by a gun salute and the playing of Taps by bugler Jermaine Antonetty of the Veterans Memorial Council.

The program concludes with the playing

of Lee Greenwood’s God Bless the USA. There will be an informal reception after the ceremony where light refreshments will be served by members of the American Legion Auxiliary of Post 1871.

Charles Lirio, a chief organizer of the event for the Co-op City Veterans Memorial Council, said: “Co-op City’s annual Memorial Day observance has been a great tradition in the community for many years. I would like to encourage as many residents as possible to attend and help pay respect to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.”

The day is sponsored by Riverbay Corporation, in association with Compare Foods, Emigrant Savings Bank, Con Edison, Ridgewood Savings Bank, NSA Stores, Section 5 Pizza, McDonald’s, and Panera Bread.

For more information, contact the Veterans Memorial Council at (917) 7344186.

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As is standard procedure in each Riverbay Board election, the recount and certification of the preliminary election results took place on Thursday, May 24 at 4312 2nd Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232.

During the recount, all 65 voting machines used in the election were recanvassed and emergency ballots, which were factored into election night’s preliminary count, were recounted, rechecked and verified. At the recanvassing, absentee and challenge ballots, which were not counted on election night, were opened, verified and counted before the final tally was certified by this year’s Election Committee.

Challenge ballots are primarily filled out by shareholders whose names do not appear on the official voting register but who claim to be the shareholder of record for a particular apartment.

The top five candidates who placed in the election—Othelia Jones, Khalil AbdulWahhab, Francine Reva Jones, Evelyn M.

Turner and Al Shapiro—will serve full three-year terms when they are sworn in on Wednesday, June 6, during an Open Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. in Room 31 in the Bartow Community Center, and begin serving their terms as Riverbay Board Directors.

On that day, the traditional election of Board officers will also take place to fill the positions of President, First, Second and Third Vice Presidents; Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Secretary and Assistant Secretary.

The 2012 Election Committee will also give its report to the full Board.

This year, shareholders voted to fill five open seats on the Riverbay Board. 5,007 votes were needed for a quorum. The 2012 Election Committee certified that in all, 5,299 ballots were cast in this year’s Riverbay Board Election. 5,198 were machine votes, 67 were emergency ballots, 34 were absentee ballots.

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before the PSC. In addition, Energy Spectrum enlisted many different partners to petition the Public Service Commission to allow Riverbay into the Con Edison program. Energy Spectrum worked very closely with the Northeast Combined Heat and Power Initiative of the federal Department of Energy that was created to enhance the abilities of facilities such as Riverbay to participate in different markets and create value for cogeneration, according Ahrens.

Also helping Riverbay’s case was a letter in support submitted to the PSC by Kuba Brown, President of Local 94 of the Operating Engineers Union, Ahrens said.

Con Edison’s Demand Response program was developed following the widespread summer power outage that was based in Long Island City six years ago. Con Ed’s service area is divided into 53 separate networks, and the utility developed the emergency Demand Response program so that if there was a problem in a particular network, they could find resources that would relieve the load on that particular network and pay those resources a reservation fee all summer long to relieve

those networks.

Energy Spectrum was hired by Riverbay to maximize the revenue associated with capacity and ancillary services of the power plant.

The firm is working on generating more revenue from Riverbay’s power plant by qualifying for a demand side ancillary services program with the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO). That program would enable the reserve capacity within Riverbay’s power plant to qualify for payments.

The idea of using the cogeneration plant to produce excess power for sale was conceived as early as the mid-eighties, but only became a fully realizable concept when the recapitalization loan of 2004 provided the funds to begin the process of converting Riverbay’s existing plant to one capable of producing its own power with extra power for sale.

Although the project fell approximately two years behind schedule because of ongoing disputes between Riverbay and the original firm contracted to install the new equipment, in early 2010 real savings began to be realized and the estimates of more than a million dollars saved per month soon became reality.

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Public Safety Report CCPD takes action against persons caught throwing objects out of windows

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO Throwing objects out of the windows of Co-op City apartments is a violation of the lease and is also illegal.

Complaints of this nature are taken very seriously by the members of the Co-op City Department of Public Safety. When objects are thrown out of windows, a substantial risk of serious injury or death is created. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety utilizes all available resources to make certain that persons caught throwing objects out of the windows of Co-op City buildings are appropriately penalized. Fireworks thrown from windows or terraces are extremely hazardous and enforcement is heightened for the Memorial Day Holiday.

In the case where the person who actually throws the object out of the window can be identified, that person can be charged with Reckless Endangerment.

Reckless Endangerment occurs when a person engages in conduct which creates a substantial risk of serious physical injury to another person. If there is an injury, the person who threw the object out the window can be charged with Assault. Reckless Endangerment and Assault are serious charges with severe penalties. As in all cases where a Co-op City resident is arrested for actions within the confines of Co-op City, a Community Complaint is also issued.

The Community Complaint carries a monetary fine and can be attached to the monthly carrying charges. Repeated violations may result in eviction.

Most commonly in Co-op City, the person who actually throws the object out of the window cannot be specifically identified. However, the apartment where the object came from is identified. In these instances, a Co-op City Community Complaint can be issued to the offending apartment. Throwing objects out of windows is a lease violation, therefore the tenant of record can receive a Community Complaint when their apartment is identified as the location an object came from. The shareholder is responsible for the actions of all family members and guests, therefore, the Community Complaint can be issued without the need to identify the specific offender. The Co-op City Community Complaint offers our department an extra level of enforcement in eliminating this very dangerous activity. Repeated violations result in escalating fines and can result in eviction.

It is important that parents instruct children and teens that throwing objects out the windows is a serious matter.

Parents need to make certain that young children and toddlers do not have access to open windows. Toddlers are fascinated by throwing objects out windows and

Zodiacs Track Club The blessings continue to fall on the Zodiacs Track Team. On Saturday, May 20, we competed in the Youth Challenge Series #3 at Icahn Stadium (Randall's Island).

Besides winning many medals, the event hosts the trials for the Adidas Grand Prix for 7 & 8 years old fastest kid in the 100 Zodiacs Track Team before the Hershey Games. meters and the Youth Girls and Boys 4 x 400 meter race. This will be a great moment in any youth athlete's was issued and will be considered by the life to compete at the Adidas Grand Prix, meet director of the Adidas Grand Prix. alongside Olympians and World Hopefully, they will allow our youth girls to Champions. Nine athletes who have won a compete. If our athlete wasn't tripped, they total of 26 World Championships medals would have definitely qualified. have been added to the field for the Adidas Congratulations to Truman High School Grand Prix on June 9, organizers have for winning the Borough Championship! announced. Zodiacs were blessed to have 7 On Saturday, May 26th, Zodiacs will host athletes qualify to compete in the Adidas the Elizabeth Gaynor/Robert Taylor Track Grand Prix and with the possibility of 4 Meet Invitation at Truman High School. more making it. Qualifiers in 7 & 8 years There will be some of the best teams from fastest kid on the block race, were Adaria the Tri-State area competing. The meet starts Reeves for the girl’s race, plus Julian Coley at 10:00 a.m., registration starts at 9:00 a.m. and Nasir West for the boys. For the youth For $15, your child can compete in 3 events. boys (Taylor Douglas, Hugh Fraser, Keelan We will have a baby’s race for free. Medals Thomas, & Shem Spencer) qualified with will be given out to the top 3 in each division third place finish in the 4 x 400 meter relay. (except babies’ race). There will be plenty of There is a possibility that the youth girls food and drinks, come out and support your relay team may be accepted to Adidas Grand youth. For additional information, please Prix. In the beginning of their race, the lead visit www.Zodiacstrack.org. off athlete was tripped and fell to the ground, If you have or know of any children one official tried to stop the race, but when between the ages of 6 and 16, who are lookhe notified the starter, there was no more bul- ing to utilize track and field to improve their lets in his piston (to stop a race, the starter horizon, please contact President Thomas shoots his piston a second time). At this time, Francis at 718-679-2060 or co-President our athlete got up and started running and the Winston Dinkins at 914-441-6196, email officials let the race continue. The other girls watclt@aol.com or visit our website were too far for our athlete to catch.A protest www.zodiacstrack.org. —Winston Dinkins

have been known to empty an entire toy box. Fortunately, no one has ever been injured when this has happened. Be certain that window guards are installed in any apartment where children under 10 years of age live or visit. Call Riverbay Corporation at (718) 320-3300 if you would like to have window guards installed. Smaller items can still fit out windows with window guards in place, so young children should not be left unsupervised near windows that are even open just a little bit.

During air conditioning season, it is best to keep windows completely closed. This will prevent children from being tempted to toss objects out the window. It also allows the air conditioning to work at maximum efficiency. Keeping windows open results in an increase in condensation and can damage rugs and furniture over time. Open windows during high temperatures can result in a flood in your apartment.

This is another situation where the Public Safety Department asks for the help of the public in identifying violators.

If you observe objects being thrown from a window, try to pinpoint the exact window and notify the Department of Public Safety. Use a brightly colored curtain or shade as a landmark. The responding Public Safety Officer can use a floor plan map and identify the exact apartment. By signing a Community Complaint

Affidavit, a complaint can be issued. Your information will not be revealed to the person receiving the complaint. Even if you cannot specifically identify the apartment in question or do not wish to sign an affidavit, it is still a good idea to call Public Safety for informational purposes.

Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 6713050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

If consuming alcoholic beverages is part of your holiday festivities, be sure to designate a driver who will not drink. Call a taxi, if necessary. Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages. The consequences of drunk driving are extremely severe. New legislation in New York State increases the charges and penalties for driving while intoxicated if there is a child in the vehicle. Drunk driving enforcement is heightened during the holiday season. The Memorial Day holiday has historically had the most Drunk Driving arrests.

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

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City agencies continuing to work with Riverbay This past week saw more progress in our ongoing efforts to work with various New York City agencies in correcting conditions in and around Co-op City which fall directly under the responsibility of those agencies.

Bob Landi, the Sanitation Department’s new superintendent for District 10, which includes Co-op City, came through on a promise he made to me during a tour of the community this previous week and delivered approximately 10 Sanitation Department garbage receptacles to Riverbay for placement along the entire west side of Baychester Avenue from Bartow Avenue up to Co-op City Blvd. The particularly narrow stretch has been a problem and eyesore for the community for several years because no agency seemingly wants to take responsibility for cleaning and maintaining the narrow, but very visible strip. In turn, the strip is constantly litter-strewn. Riverbay came to the decision earlier this year that if we cannot get any agency to live up to their responsibility for this area, then, in an effort to get things done for the residents, we would be willing to meet them half-way and provide some of the required maintenance on that area. I told Superintendent Landi that if he could provide the needed garbage receptacles, then Riverbay would be willing to have our staff regularly place liners inside those receptacles, and empty them on a frequent basis. Our thinking is that if receptacles are placed there, then people who might be inclined to litter and discard empty food containers and such on the ground because they see no receptacles, would likely be willing to walk a few feet to properly dispose of their trash. At least we feel the receptacles will cut down on much of the litter which spoils that thin but very visible

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Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. stretch. A few of the receptacles will also be placed along Erskine Place in Section 5 as it meets the AMTRAK fenceline to again try to reduce some of the chronic litter problems we have seen there for far too long. Riverbay thanks Superintendent Landi for his quick response to our request and his gracious and professional willingness to work with us and openly discuss with us ideas to correct conditions affecting this community. His responsiveness is much appreciated.

Bronx Transportation Commissioner Constance Moran also toured the area with me and several department directors and Board directors the previous week and again we are beginning to see results from this open communication.

At that meeting, Commissioner Moran informed us that newly enlarged and high-visible street signs will begin being installed at key intersections around Coop City in the coming weeks and this week, we began seeing them at several key intersections, including along Co-op City Blvd. at Asch Loop, Bellamy Loop, Carver Loop and Dreiser Loop to name just a few. Also, a long awaited project to improve the traffic flow and safety along Baychester Avenue’s northbound approach to Bartow Avenue is scheduled to begin this coming week. This redesign will include the installation of additional turning lanes onto Bartow Avenue, the installation of new high visibility crosswalks, expanded pedestrian

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Also, as reported last week, Commissioner Moran and her associate, Joseph Carbone, toured long-standing street depressions in and near Casals Place, Bellamy Loop, and Alcott Place.

Work to correct the long-standing problem on Casals Place is expected to begin by late June, DOT officials indicated and some potholes along Bellamy Loop are expected to be corrected by next month as well with a permanent fix to the major long-standing indentations and bumps on Bellamy Loop to come by next spring.

We also thank Commissioner Moran and her associates for their responsiveness to the needs of this community in recent months and years.

C onvect or We thank all of the Riverbay staff personnel and cooperators who participated and made the Convector Cleaning Program a success.

At the beginning of the program, we encountered several obstacles and different approaches were taken in order to implement the program. For example, the posting of flyers, high volume of calls, and the accommodation of scheduling were some of the complications that were encountered.

During the course of the last few months since implementation, more than 35,000 work orders were generated for convector cleaning and several hundred were reported to the Maintenance Department for repairs. In total, more than 80,000 convectors in

the development were scheduled to be completed, but due to scheduling and other unforeseen circumstances, we were not able to complete the entire project. We would, however, like to pick up with this program after the air conditioning season shuts down by the end of 2012.

I ncr ea se of R a ccoons a n d O t her R od en t s Seen in C om m u nit y Recently, we have seen an increase of wild life, such as raccoons and rodents, within the community. We believe this is happening due to new construction taking place in adjacent properties next to Co-op City. Any time you have new construction where property had not been touched in years, it will increase these problems once excavation begins, moving dirt and soil which, in turn, moves the burrow holes of such vermin. Rest assured that we are on top of this and have asked our exterminators to be aware of this issue and to be more proactive in placing bait and traps in the event of such sightings.

Cooperators may assist by immediately notifying your CSO of any sightings. We also suggest that cooperators keep windows closed on lower floors in buildings were scaffolding may still be present since raccoons like to climb atop of them looking for a source of food and it gives them a good hiding area as well. We ask that you not litter the streets as these animals and vermin do look for a source of food once displaced from there burrows.

Working together, we can keep this issue under control.

We wish all cooperators a joyful and safe Memorial Day weekend. We’d like to thank all who have served our nation making it a better place in which to live and in preserving our freedom.

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Letters To The Editor

Candidates express gratitude To t h e E d it or : Thank you, resident-shareholders for allowing me an opportunity to serve on the Riverbay Board of Directors. I am deeply appreciative of the support of all individuals and organizations that endorsed and supported me in many sig-

nificant ways. I never could have made it without you. Thanks to all who worked the long hours in the lobby and the poll watchers who were reportedly appalled by the apathy of too many shareholders who do not read the community newspapers or pay attention to flyers. Hopefully, we can

take a serious look at new ways to get more involvement in the political process.

I am ready, willing and able to follow-up on all my campaign promises. Again, know that I am grateful and a CHANGE is going to come.

—E velyn Tu r n er

improved essential services continues. It was a pleasure to meet and discuss issues with shareholders.

Communication is important and there are various ways to accomplish this. One is verbal and the other is the vote. Whether we are electing Board members, community representatives or

us still share high hopes and great expectations for a better life here at Co-op City.

On the day of decision, Wednesday, May 16, one third of the inhabitants of this land 5,007 strong said I will speak now as to the future of our land, and who will put politics aside and govern this great city on our behalf, and then they voted.

To the 1,208 that recognized that they were part of something greater than themselves, and made a commitment not to me, Emanuel Armfield, but to putting the shareholder first, I commend you. You made a

our country’s leader, we will not be heard if we do not participate in the process. This community has dealt with obstacles that are dissipating as we continue to rebuild and restore. We still have work to do and united, we are a force to be reckoned with. Thank you.

—L eslie Peter son

conscious decision to raise your expectation about what’s going on in our home. You have raised the bar. Because of you, I feel safe and secure knowing that the future of this great city is still bright. To you, I offer the keys to our city.

I love this city and appreciate sharing this land with all of you. My only prayer is that one day all of us will come together, think and operate like five fingers on a hand to meet our common objectives. There lies the strength and power of this great city.

—E ma nu el Ar mfield

A missed opportunity To t h e E d it o r : A shareholder wrote last week that “there must be something in it” for the City News in regards to privatization.

The only thing the paper could benefit from is an increase in readers, and advertising revenue.

The shareholder thinks that tying Co-op City up in a 30 year HUD mortgage will squash any more talk of Coop City privatizing.

Co-op City was chartered under the Mitchell-Lama laws that gave cooperatives the opportunity to withdraw from the program after 20 years, and the NYS mortgage was paid off.

It’s now 40 years later, and the original NYS mortgage has been paid off.

Going into a 30 year mortgage through HUD without a Referendum is in clear violation of the spirit of the law.

The housing market in the NY metro area remains strong, and the economy is moving forward (i.e., the Mall at Bay Plaza). So the higher prices go in Manhattan, the more attractive outer borough neighborhoods like Co-op City will appeal to middle-class buyers.

The question is, does Co-op City want to give itself the opportunity it has at its disposal?

—G a r y G elesk i

Your vote is important To t h e E d it or : Once again, we had to sweat out reaching a quorum of over 5,300 votes in order to reach the one third of the shareholders’ votes thus making the Board election legit-

imate. It is a pity that Riverbay had to offer bribes in order to meet our quota, but unfortunately, it was necessary until we as shareholders remember those who died in order to bring about universal voting

rights.

We cannot take voting for granted.

Voting is minimum participation. We thank the shareholders who voted.

—St ua r t E dwa r d s

Shame on you To t h e E d it or : I wish to congratulate the newly elected members of the Riverbay Board and to wish them well and to do whatever to maintain whatever is best for the people who live in and love Co-op City

who voted despite the few who advocated not to vote. Shame on those people!

I am asking the new Board of Directors to make a motion condemning the “other” community newspaper and its editor and owner. It is time to remove

Rozaan Boone Editor-in-Chief

Bill Stuttig Associate Editor Business Manager

★★★ To the E ditor : Thanks to the thousands of you that I interacted with during the course of this campaign. Thanks for taking the time to look at my vision of this paradise in the Bronx. Your smiles, feedback and support were very encouraging. You made the time, energy and efforts of an independent candidate and the guy next door worth the sacrifice.

I know that many of you took the time to look back and reflect on your journey here to Co-op City. It’s nice to know that so many of

Derek Alger Director of Communications

Jim Roberts

★★★ To t h e E d it or : I want to take this opportunity to first congratulate the elected candidates on their win. Additionally, I would like to thank everyone who supported me and let you know, although the election is over, the continued commitment to make our homes affordable and safe with

Co-op City’s official newspaper serving the world’s largest cooperative community.

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them from Co-op City and to build, not destroy, our homes. Please do not forget what they tried to do to give up our fundamental rights to vote.

We will never give up that right!

—St a n le y H ir sch h or n

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Deborah Harris Editorial Assistant The Co-op City Times welcomes issue-oriented letters to the editor to be considered for publication. All letters, in prose, not poetry, must be addressed to the editor, not to third parties. All letters must be handsigned by the writers and include their addresses and phone numbers, which will be kept confidential, so that the editor can verify the authenticity of the authors.

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

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

Letters cannot exceed 350 words.

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

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Thank You Dear cooperators, I take this opportunity to thank you once again for re-electing me for another term as a Riverbay Board Director.

In campaigning, the candidates were invited to several building association meetings. Although there were very few members in attendance at most of the building association meetings, I found that residents asked probing questions, were very interested in our community and objected to being shut out and unable to attend community Open Board meetings.

A special thanks goes out to my poll watchers, my observer, those who distributed flyers throughout the community and those who made donations are very special and wonderful people who

Director’s Viewpoint

Francine Reva Jones helped me a great deal. Many thanks are also extended to the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing and the Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club for assisting me in winning.

I look forward to this new term of three years and working with most of the same Board members. Congratulations to all the winners and especially to Ms. Evelyn Turner, who will be a new Board Director, with whom I look forward to working with. It was a decent campaign this year and I enjoyed mingling with all the candidates. I expect to see them vol-

unteer for one or more of the Riverbay Board Committees.

The shareholders should be proud of themselves. You brought in the votes that resulted in the quorum of 5,007 votes that were needed. Good luck in the random drawing. I hope you win.

Please note that cooperators will soon be invited to join several of the Riverbay Board committees, including the Buildings & Grounds Committee, Commercial Leasing Committee, Community Relations/Seniors/ Handicapped Committee, Cooperator Appeals Committee, Contract Compliance Committee, Construction Committee, Garage Committee, Inventory & Purchasing Committee, Sales Committee, Security Committee

and Youth Committee. Please take the time to review these committees and select one or two that you would like to join and when they are offered, you will be ready. I look forward to you being involved.

Until then, I encourage you to participate in community events and attend your Building Association meetings in order to meet your neighbors and to get updated information about your building and community. Should you be unable to resolve any issue through your Building Association, you may contact me for help: Francine Jones, Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or call me at 718671-5957.

Co-op City Little League C o-op C it y Sen ior Division Ba seb a ll High light s Date: May 2 Sponsor: Knights of Pythias Manager: Eric Dixon, Coaches Dave Lasky & Cliff Wade Score: Co-op City Hawks, 18; Bronxchester, 5 Pitchers: Marck Tarlton, 4 strikeouts in 2 innings. Glenn Matos, 2 strikeouts in 1 inning; Joel Mendez, 4 strikeouts in 2 innings. Catcher: Gabriel Santiago.

Hitting Stars: Joshua Alfred, Esty Castillo, Glenn Matos, Gianni Perez, Joel Mendez, Gabriel Santiago, Ishmael Stewart, and Marck Tarlton, Reggie Tankard 1st inning: Joel Mendez was walked, then stole 2nd. Gianni Perez singled.

Gabe Santiago singled scoring Mendez, Marck Tarlton doubled scoring Perez & Santiago, Glenn Matos singled scoring Tarlton, and Joshua Alfred singled scoring Matos.

Building 25 Association The Building Association would like to thank our most recent guest speakers from the Sales Department. Ms. McNeil, the Director of Sales and Ms. Gail Badger, Assistant General Manager. They presented a most interesting and informative breakdown of the transfer policy, succession rights, apartment leases, move out policy and the dogs some people have seen in our development.

There are people that are allowed, due to medical reasons, to have these animals.

However, if anyone has any doubt about a dog on the premises or one being walked on the grass or not being cleaned up after, you are encouraged to call Public Safety with the details. Be sure to get a name or number of the person you make the report to. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, call Ms. Badger (718) 320-3312.

We would like to welcome our new cooperator, Iris, from the 18th floor. May she enjoy being a part of the Building 25 Association.

A nominating committee was formed

for the elections to be held in June.

Anyone wishing to run for the board in any capacity, please feel free to attend the meeting and make your wishes known.

The association’s treasurer, Ms. Eilets, gave her semi-annual financial report.

I hope everyone voted in the Riverbay Election. Just joking I know everyone did not, but do they know why not? If you don’t vote, you can’t complain. Our building has approximately 328 apartments and of these only approximately 109 votes were cast. This would be pitiful except it seems to be the norm that only about 1/3 of a building seems to vote. I wonder why? Don’t think you’re on the right road just because it’s a well beaten path.

At the conclusion of the meeting, there were light refreshments available. “If you step in a puddle, there’s no point in blaming the puddle,” someone said.

REMEMBER IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING. Cooperators not tenants.

—Dock Ha r vey

Welcome, Benjamin!

The Kindaichi/Lazaar family of Broun Place is celebrating with much happiness and joy the birth of Benjamin Kindaichi-Raines, at almost 8 pounds, born May 17, 2012, at 6:27 p.m. to Mai Kindaichi and Brandon Raines. Mom, Mai Kindaichi, grew up in Coop City, graduated from the Exceptionally Gifted Program - Bronx Science High School and Georgetown University. Mai earned a double masters at Columbia University and last year, a PhD. in Counseling Practices and Psychology. Dad, Brandon, is self-employed, developing computer programs. The new parents and baby Benjamin currently live in Virginia.

2nd inning: J. Mendez walked & again stole 2b, G. Santiago hit a triple scoring Mendez, M. Tarlton doubled scoring Santiago, and G. Matos tripled scoring Tarlton.

4th inning: Santiago hit a triple, Tarlton hit a Sac Fly scoring Santiago, Matos singled, Alfred was walked, R. Tankard (OFF THE BENCH) hit a double scoring Matos & Alfred. E .Castillo hit a SAC FLY moving Tankard to 3rd, and he stole home.

5th inning: J. Mendez singled, G. Perez walked, Santiago hit a 2RBI double scoring Mendez & Perez. Tarlton doubled scoring Santiago. Matos singled scoring Tarlton, Ishmael Stewart singled scoring Matos. Stewart the stole 2nd, 3rd, & home.

At the end of the 5th, the Umpire stopped the game as the “Mercy Rule” was in effect. The Hawks’ record is now 3-3-1.

—C liffor d Wa d e

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Thanks for vote of confidence Thank you, thank you, for your overwhelming votes for my re-election to the Riverbay Board of Directors. You have shown by the many votes cast for me that you feel that over the years, I have done a good job of representing you. I deeply appreciate your trust and confidence and you can be assured that I will never betray it and will continue to work for you as I have in the past.

Director’s Viewpoint

Othelia Jones My gratitude to Derek Alger, Rozaan Boone and their professional staff at the Co-op City Times. Without them, there would have been no candidates’ ads or statements printed in the Co-op City

Times during the election campaign.

Congratulations to Al Shapiro, Khalil Abdul-Wahhab and Francine Reva Jones on their re-election and welcome Evelyn Turner to the Riverbay Board. It was a major disappointment for me that my running mates, Bill Gordon and Leslie Peterson, did not win. However, I am grateful for the passion and effort they put forth during the

numerous election building meetings and forums.

To all the candidates, you did a marvelous job in participating in this year’s Board election. The campaign was free from the negativity that usually occurs.

It was indeed a pleasure.

To all my fellow cooperators, I wish you a safe and happy Memorial Day holiday.

Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club of Co-op City First and foremost, we congratulate our President Ms. Evelyn Turner for winning a seat on the Riverbay Board of Directors.

Our member Ms. Francine Reva Jones won a second term on the Board. Coming in close behind was, Mrs. Cheryl Simmons-Oliver, another member of the Harriet Tubman Democratic Club.

Ladies, you did a fantastic job. Thanks to all of you cooperators for voting for them and believing in the Team for Change.

Thanks to all of the cooperators who sup-

ported the Fish Fry on Saturday in Dreiser Loop Center. The turn out was great, the fish was a little slow in coming, we are very sorry for that, we thank you for your patience.

The club will be doing a lot of voting registration. We have to get all unregistered people to sign up. This is a very important election coming up in November so let's get started. If you know of someone not registered, please talk to them.

We have several fundraisers coming

up: On Saturday June 9th, we will have a space on the greenway at the Caribbean Heritage Month Celebration selling food and Obama tee shirts and buttons. Come on down and join in the fun! There will be food, drinks, and entertainment.

On Friday, June 29, we along with the KIDBIZ200, will be sponsoring a BUS Trip for kids going to the Quassi Theme Park in Middlebury Conn. Tickets are $25 for children and adults. There will be 2 pick-up locations in Co-op City:

9:30 a.m. in Dreiser Loop in front of the nail salon and at 9:30 a.m. in Einstein Loop in front of the church. Call Lisa at 718-825-9750 for more information and reservations.

We will be having another fundraiser in August. A Jazz Concert is planned for August 4, with Shirley Crabby and Trio "Evening of Jazz". Price and time will be posted at a later date.

Evelyn Turner is recovering from hip surgery. We wish her a speedy return.

—P a t r icia Bon a p a r t e

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

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

Com in g E ven t s: Movie Night: Movie night was such a success that we

hope to continue to again show great movies again after the summer recess. See you in September.

The next meeting of the Association is Wednesday, September 5. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the meeting commences promptly at 7:30 p.m. Dues for the Association will be collected at this meet-

ing. Have a safe summer!

G ood & Welfa r e: We want to “Thank You” for attending our monthly meetings and for your continued support which makes our meetings interesting and meaningful. Our last meeting for the Crochet Class is Wednesday, May 23. We are going on summer hiatus

and will return on Wednesday, September 5.

Have a very happy and safe summer.

Speedy get well wishes to all who are under the weather. If you are celebrating a special occasion, an anniversary or a birthday, we hope that you enjoy your day.

SEE YOU SOON. M ir ia m E . Ber lofsk y —M

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It’s outrageous!

Now that the Riverbay Board of Directors election is over, and I congratulate all the winners, it's time to concentrate and deal with the severe economic issues impacting on our fellow cooperators. We pay our taxes, our fair share of city taxes, however it's as if the city doesn't even recognize us.

How can that be possible? It's outrageous! Why do we pay to have our garbage taken to Peartree? Why does the Sanitation Department act like we don't exist as a community and its needs come before ours, despite the fact that we pay taxes? What other communities are forced to horde garbage inside their own buildings until it is finally hauled to another facility? Most of us have to go down to do wash once a week in our buildings and we are greeted with an obnoxious stench which permeates throughout the whole basement, not to mention the vermin, insects, and rodents that it fosters.

And speaking of city services, while I am the first to commend our Public Safety Department, why has Co-op City never received its fair share of police coverage from the 45th Precinct?

Once again, we do pay our city taxes, but instead of receiving our fair share of municipal services like other communities and neighborhoods, we are penalized and end up paying tax dollars for nothing, or very little in return. We have the equivalent of our own regular precinct in our Public Safety

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Tony Illis Department and that costs money, so in essence, we are paying twice for protection and safety in our community, but thank God we have our Public Safety.

Fellow cooperators, we really do need to stand up and shout out. We are being besieged and financially overburdened on all sides, especially those on a fixed income, including our seniors. We pay an astronomical amount to the city in water and sewage charges and now such rates are anticipated to go up and increase by another 7%. And who gets punished? We do, the hard working residents of Co-op City, who are responsible and diligent and doing as well as can be expected to get by and make ends meet. And on top of that, to add insult to injury, we are being forced as a community to pay an unnecessary $4 million per year for unnecessary asbestos abatement work to prevent a supposed hazard that has been proven not to exist. There is no health hazard or danger because the asbestos in our floor tiles is encapsulated in the mastic glue and is therefore not airborne, so where's the problem?

And I'll say it again, Why us?

And I haven't even mentioned unnecessary costs and waste at Riverbay which we the cooperators are

burdened with by paying our hard earned dollars in carrying charges. And if that's not too much to bear, there's another 3% in our carrying charges this coming October. Where is it going to end, when is it going to end? The answer is you, my fellow cooperators.

Sometimes, it seems like the answer is blowing in the wind, and it's been blowing in the wind for too long, but it's up to you. Enough is enough! We've got to stand up. We've got to let our voices be heard. I don't care who you are, where you are, your age, or your status, we're all in this together, no one is above anyone else or should receive any special treatment and that's why we need everyone to get involved in making Coop City the best it can possibly be.

Management seems to be doing an inadequate job of trying to hold down costs in a number of areas in this community. I didn't want to throw out the baby with the bath water last year, but it seems old habits seem to have been rekindled within management. What do I mean by that? I hear grumblings about dissatisfaction by many employees, and from what I hear, morale seems to be at an all time low from a group of people I always looked at as the ultimate professionals. How is that possible? I do know the saying that usually the fish stinks from the head down, and what do I mean by that? I am very concerned with delegation of power at Riverbay, and the lack of leading by example.

Where has the real Marion Scott Real

Estate gone? Will the real Marion Scott Real Estate please stand up. I understand Riverbay and Co-op City has many moving parts, however I don't understand why there seem to be so many more unresolved problems than there should be.

The Black Forum of Co-op City has invited a representative of the city’s HRA to screen applicants for food stamps eligibility. The representative will be in Room 20 at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 5, and everyone is invited to attend and find out what documents are necessary and if you qualify.

For more information, please call (718) 320-8035.

The Public Safety Department is sponsoring, along with the NYPD and Riverbay Corporation, a Gang & Drug Awareness Forum on Thursday, June 7, 7-9 p.m. in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center. I invite everyone to attend this very important workshop and interact with professionals who can impart valuable information.

Have a happy Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 28. As you celebrate with your family and friends, remember those who are serving and those who have served and sacrificed their lives as members of our armed forces.

Let me hear from you, tell me what you think. Call me at (718) 320-8035, or email me at tonyshome10475 @gmail.com -- no attachments, please.

NAACP, Co-op City Branch First, remember to have a safe and memorable Memorial Day Weekend.

Readers know in NYS, regarding voting, two poll officials will compare a signature on the poll book and compare the signature with the signature on the registration poll record to verify signatures. If the signatures match, the person will be permitted to vote. A photo ID will not be required. If a voter's name appears in the computer-generated registration list with a notation indicating that the voter's identity was not yet verified as required by law, the voter will be able to vote only if he or she shows one of the following: 1. A driver's license or Department of Motor Vehicles non-driver photo ID card or other current and valid photo identification; 2. A copy of a current utility bill,

bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the name and address of the voter. Call the League of Women Voters with any question on Voter Registration.

Our local voter registration campaign continues. The NAACP has been involved with voter registration since its inception and believes voting is the major tool for change.

More models are needed for September 29th NAACP, Luncheon and Fashion Show Extravaganza. The next recruitment meeting for new auditions and for those registered is Saturday, June 2, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., at Einstein Community Center Room #36. The Fashion Show clothes and accessories are from the following designers: Coogie.com, Raif Atelier, Leslie Monique, Willie Kloss and

Wendy Williams’ shoes. Designer accessories will also be used. Join in on the fun and pick up tips to make the most out of your personal and professional presentation. Call L. Townes at (718) 379-3504 for tickets. All of our officers, Executive Committee and members are asked to fill at least half a table. Members are asked to sell at least ten raffle books. Raffle books may be obtained by calling J. Brown at (718) 671-8915. The Freedom Fund Committee needs everyone selling advertising for the journal. Journal forms may be obtained by calling E. Donnley at (718) 379-1297 and M. Mc Cants At (718) 6719689. All of the above may be obtained at our meetings too. Purchase your tickets early for the NAACP Luncheon and Fashion Show Extravaganza, a sell-out is expected. The program includes the

Faith in God Church and Bible Institute, Inc. HQ Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, Apostle; and Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greet everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name. We want you to know that you are welcome in this house of the Lord! It is His house by ownership: it is our house by stewardship: and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us.

May God bless you in this house!

Sowing a life in the Spirit will reap acts of care for other Christians. We also need to do good to unbelievers that come into our lives. Let’s go into the book of Galatians 6:6-10. It reads as thus: 6 Let him who is taught the Word share in all good things with him who

teaches.

7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.

8 For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life.

9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.

10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.

I nvit a t ion s: Our Sweet Hour of Prayer will be today at 3 p.m. Every Sunday, I offer a

class for Sunday School at 10 a.m. followed by Worship Service at 11 a.m.

Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion.

We love you, and may God forever bless you is our prayer. We don’t worry about anything, but we pray about everything. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in section 1. Our phone numbers are (347) 276-4925 & (718) 671-3627. If you will, check out (Pastor) Vernon Little’s CD ‘A New Beginning’ on iTunes, Amazon, etc. You can also see his videos on YouTube.

Jesus loves you, and so do we.

—Ap ost le G la d ys R . L it t le

luncheon, fashion show, DJ and live entertainment. The tickets are $85 per person.

May 22 was our May General Membership meeting. The next Executive Committee meeting is June 12, Rm. 8, 2:30 p.m., Dreiser Community Center. Contact the NAACP by mail, P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475 or evalazaar@gmail.com. That is the best way to convey questions or bring news.

Congratulations to Branch Secretary, Eva Lazaar, and her family on the birth of first grandchild, Benjamin KindaichiRaines, and on the occasion of the wedding of daughter Ayano Kindaichi and Frank Miranda this weekend.

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

—E va L a za a r

Rest in Peace Sarah Gellert, an original cooperator of over 40 years, who resided at 120 Einstein Loop, passed away in her sleep on Thursday, May 24, 2012. She would have been 102 years old on May 31st.

Rest peacefully, Sarah. Your bright light will always be remembered by those who knew and loved you.

June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month!

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The election is over and now the work begins I would like to thank the shareholders who participated in this year’s Board election.

I was disappointed that Director Bill Gordon was not reelected as Bill was a good asset to our Board and worked tirelessly on our committees and our Board of Directors. Thank you for your service, Bill.

Director’s Viewpoint

Raymond Tirado Congratulations to Board Directors Al Shapiro, Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, Othelia Jones and Francine Reva Jones, on their reelection to the Board

of Directors.

Now begins much work for our Board to accomplish such as: asbestos abatement; finding a way to reduce water charges; revitalizing our shopping centers; improving servic-

es to the shareholders while restricting increases to our maintenance charges; and a decision on whether to accept a HUD loan if it ever occurs or go forth with the New York Community Bank loan.

You may contact me at ccdirector @optonline.net; or by calling 718320-3351. Thank you.

Retirees of Dreiser Loop The Retirees 40th Annual Luncheon will be held at the beautiful Marina Del Rey on Wednesday, June 13 from noon to 5 p.m. Price: $75. Our illustrious Honorees are: Bronx Democratic Leader – Chairman Carl E. Heastie; Business Leaders - Ayris Granby and Patricia Myers; Community Leaders - Shirley Saunders and Francine Reva Jones; and the RETIREES’ Appreciation Awardees are Paisley Harvey and Regina Usher.

The musical entertainment will be provided by the notable CAROL/AD Productions. (Pick up your tickets from Beverly Waller/Ida Morton.)

NOT E : A Wildwood Seafood Feast Sept. 24-27 (4 day/3 nights). Price $370/double and $450/single. Package includes 3 full breakfasts, 3 dinners including one All You Can Eat Seafood Feast Buffet, featuring a DJ for a fun-filled evening of musical entertainment, plus one

more all-you-can-eat Casino Buffet dinner, and then another fantastic dinner at a local waterfront restaurant. Also, you’ll receive a Welcome Party Pak and a trip to an Atlantic City casino with a bonus package. We’ll visit the Washington Street Mall for shopping, the Historic Town of Smithville Village with over 40 quaint shops, and then stop at Wildwood’s Famous boardwalk. However, en route home, there will be a 2nd visit to an Atlantic City casino with a bonus package.

Come join in the fun.

AT TE NT I ON: A deposit of $100 due immediately followed by payments by June 20, July 20, and FINAL payment of $70 due August 10th. (Contacts: Eleanora Jones, 718-671-5707/Harman Leacock, 718-671-9610).

AT T E NT I O N! The AARP Driver Safety (1 day) Class will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 10th from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

in the RETIREES’ clubroom 19, at 177 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, NY 10475. The fees are: $17 for AARP members/$19 for nonmembers. Your check/money order is to be addressed to AARP. All interested parties should call Mr. Eugene Hunter at 718-3790377 (Mondays and Thursdays, 1-5 p.m.) for reservations.

T H E AT R E C OM M I T T E E : All program prices include transportation and meeting time.

• Sun., June 24th, 7:00 p.m. – NATALIE COLE – Lehman College - $TBD (Van-5:30 p.m. on Dreiser Loop) All payments (for parties, trips and shows) will be accepted by check/money order (only) payable to RETIREES of Dreiser Loop.

G OOD AND W E L FAR E : 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. “Sending a little sunshine to sprinkle in your day, reminding you that you're thought of in a warm and special way!”

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

“There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.”

—C la u det te Da vis

G a r a ge 8 t o b e p ower wa sh ed The garage floors in Garage #8 will be power washed. Please refer to posted weekly signs in the garage and building bulletin boards.

—R ive r b a y P a r k in g Fa cilit ies Dep a r t m en t

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Working for the Benefit of Co-op City Well, we’re just about ready to close out the term for this current Board.

Therefore, that should give us some time to reflect on the previous year and see how we can make improvements for the new term.

Com m u n it y Ap a t hy Several people in the community have approached me and they have inquired about the apathetic feelings among some of our cooperators here.

Here’s a few comments: They don’t vote. They don’t go to building meetings.

And, they don’t participate in anything.

Now, we can look at this matter in several ways. First, we can just give up and harbor negative feelings about our community. However, what will that accomplish? Nothing.

A better approach, in my opinion, is to make improvements here and engage all of our cooperators. For instance, this community is going to grow through new developments. So, we, the Board, should reach out and get the opinions of our cooperators on these new developments. And, we can do that by working with the building associations, the floor captains, and our cooperators.

Personally, I believe that we can generate good community involvement by letting people make suggestions about how we’re going to improve Co-op City.

And, we can get their reactions by having meetings throughout the community. Also, to break the ice, we can have the floor captains conduct small meetings on their individual floors. And, naturally, a lot of people like entertainment.

So, to generate more community involvement, we can have periodic events.

Imagine the interest that we can generate in this community if people can get together, meet one another, and share ideas.

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson And, at each event, we can take a few minutes and discuss a few ideas for our community.

Also, as mentioned before, some of our cooperators were probably never involved in community activities like we have here. So, this place is big.

Therefore, we need to acclimate people to the way that we do things here.

And, again, we can do that by having open Board meetings and working with the buildings and helping people see how their contribution is going to benefit this community.

At t em p t ed Ab d uct ion As reported last Saturday, May 19, 2012, in the Co-op City Times, teachers have reportedly seen the man near the school prior to the incident. Now, if this is true, then there’s good chance that the man that tried to abduct that little boy lives right here or around this community.

Therefore, my suggestion if you’re the man that tried to abduct that little boy, and you’re reading this article, then please cooperate and turn yourself in to the authorities immediately.

What happened to that little boy was horrible. We have lots of good families and people here. And, they deserve to be protected and have a sense of safety as they go about their business. The consequences of what could have happened to that boy are horrible.

At any rate, again, please turn your-

Evangelical Church of Co-op City C om e a n d visit u s – 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, multicultural 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 n d a y Ser vices – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. All other Sunday 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. We also have a children’s service during the English service.

P r a yer Nigh t : We will be having a prayer night on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the church building.

Come and bring your prayer needs so we can all pray and become prayer warriors.

Bring a friend who would like prayer.

Also on Thursday’s mornings at 10:30 a.m., there is prayer until 11:15 a.m. in Spanish.

The Lord said, “whenever two or more are gathered in my name I am in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20 C r escen d o C h r ist ia n M u sic Sch ool: Learn piano, guitar, percussion, voice and theory. Contact Maestro Frank Colon at

(917) 753-3644. The school will be open from Monday – Thursday, 2 – 8 p.m.

Private and group lessons are available.

Earlier lessons can be arranged. All ages are welcome. Registration is free and rates are affordable.

M en ’s Fellowsh ip : Every Thursday evening at 7 to 8 p.m., come and share your testimonies, explore your gifts and be blessed in the Word of our Lord. Bring a friend so they can get a blessing too.

Hope to see you there.

E xer cise a nd H ea lt h : Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Come and learn about better health.

Fa mily Nigh t : Friday nights are for the family. We will be having Bible studies and other spiritual growth activities for all ages. There will be English & Spanish groups. Bring a friend or two or more.

Tr ip t o L a n ca st er : We had such a great trip to see Jonah, we are going again on October 26. We hope those who couldn’t make the April’s trip will come this time. Everyone had a great time. We will be going to Hershey Farms for lunch (Hershey Farms has many amenities, such as a general store, bakery, market, and animals for the kids). Cost is $135/person, $122/teen (13-18) and $114/child (5-12). Deposits must be in no later than July 15th, make your reservations early because the bus is filling up.

Call Barbara at (347) 603-7473, if no answer, leave a message and someone will get back to you.

—R ev. Dr. M ilca C . P la ud

self in to the authorities if you’re the man that is wanted for trying to take that little boy with you.

You can call the 45th Precinct at 718-822-5414 or our Public Safety Department at 718-671-3050. Thank you.

P u b lic Dr in k in g Summer and very warm weather is right around the corner. And, sometimes, our young adults get involved with the wrong people. Thereafter, pressure might be put on them to get involved with illegal drugs, gangs, weapons, and alcohol. Now, we as a community, cannot let this place go down.

So, again, I want to encourage all of you good parents to please continue to love and help your family. In other words, please don’t give up!

We have young adults here that are drinking and taking illegal drugs at all hours of the day. So, at some point, these young adults are going to simply become completely addicted to these substances.

Now, sometimes I talk to some of the young adults here. And, I try to encourage them to clean up their lives. However, we need for all of us to pull together to make this community better.

Now, it’s easy for the police to simply arrest these young adults. However, we need the leaders and parents to get involved and help these young adults.

So, everyone, please, don’t write our young adults off. They need help and guidance in their lives. And, our young adults, I want to encourage you to stop these negative behaviors. And, then, please sit down and talk with your family about cleaning up your life. Thereafter,

please get professional help if you have problems with substance abuse.

C om m u n it y C en t er s One goal that I have in mind as we’re discussing the new developments here is to fill up our community centers.

Now, again, most of these centers are unoccupied all day. And, this is unacceptable as we go forward with new developments and building projects for this community.

So, I want to see if our existing businesses can help this community by expanding their programs and services into our community centers.

Therefore, we need to hear from you first. Nevertheless, you can be sure that a strong push will be made to get additional programs and services into every community room.

I m p r ovem en t s I would like to thank our public officials, our management team, and our employees for working together on several street and repair projects here. I was very happy to see everyone cooperating and working together, on many levels, to make this place better.

M em or ia l Da y Week end Please have a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend. And, please don’t drink and drive.

Thank you.

Questions or comments? Please send a message to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson @optonline.net.

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

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Building 26 Association Spring greetings to all of our Co-op City families, neighbors, and especially our new residents. Happy Memorial Day to our veterans and current soldiers. Thank you for your dedicated service and may God bless those who made the ultimate sacrifice while defending our country.

Congratulations to all our May graduates. We wish you much success with your future endeavors. And congratulations to all who are celebrating birthdays, wedding anniversaries, and any new births during the month of May. A speedy recovery to all of our hospitalized, homebound, sick, and shut in. Our deepest condolences to those families who have lost a loved one. May they be eternally blessed.

As a reminder, please register to vote!

Increased voter participation can result in an increase of our community’s clout to receive a greater share of government services now and in the future. Let’s make sure our tax dollars return to our community.

Sincere thanks to our guest speaker, Ms. Michelle Sajous, representative for Co-op City Community Relations who attended our Building Association meeting on May 15th. You provided us with important and valuable information. Ms. Sajous discussed the following upcoming events: - Co-op City Memorial Day Ceremony, 5/27 at 1 p.m., Veterans Memorial Park located at Bartow Ave/Asch Loop - Co-op City Summer Youth

Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day. It represents one day of national awareness and reverence, honoring those Americans who died while defending our nation and its values. We should honor these heroes every day for the profound contribution they have made securing our Nation’s freedom. Participate in the “National Moment of Remembrance’’ on Memorial Day which occurs at 3 p.m. Thank them for their sacrifice.

As the weather gets warmer, people like to remain outdoors longer. Please do not congregate in front of the building and remember your voice travels. Be courteous to your neighbors.

The next floor captain’s meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 13 at 7:30

p.m. If you would like to be a floor captain, you are welcome to attend. Help us keep our building looking good. Contact Chairperson, Mrs. Santiago in apt. 27C. Wom en Keep in g I t R ea l: The next meeting of Women Keeping It Real is scheduled for Saturday, June 16, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Association Room of Building 13 (100 Casals Place).

Remember! You must be 18 and over to participate.

Su m m er F u n Da y: On June 23, Summer Fun Day will kick off from noon - 6:00 p.m. with Buildings 11, 12, and 14, in collaboration with Riverbay Community Relations, at the park between Carver Loop and Casals Place (near Stop & Shop). There will be free popcorn, cotton candy, races, basketball,

Employment Lottery - Date to be announced.

- Co-op City Community Fair & Caribbean Heritage Month Celebration, 6/9, from noon to 6 p.m. on the Section 1 Greenway - Section 2 Family Fun Day, 6/23 - Fireworks display, 7/3, off of the Little League Field on Co-op City Boulevard - National Night Out, 8/7, Section 1 Greenway - Bay Plaza will be upgraded to a new enclosed mall with 80 new stores including Macy’s and mall projected to be completed by 2014. Numerous jobs will be available to Co-op City residents.

Improvements will be made for the

expected increase of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

Congratulations to Audrey Chambers, Luz Brito, and Josephine Clark, our 50/50 winners.

Please do not litter. Deposit your garbage into a garbage can. Let’s work together to keep our community beautiful, clean, and green!

Remember, security starts at home.

Ensure that you know who you are allowing to enter through the front/rear lobby doors. If you don’t know them, don’t hold the door. It’s better to be safe than to be sorry! If you see something, say something by calling 9-1-1. The life you save could be your own.

—Yu Von n e L ewis

Building 13 Association dance contests, name that tune and other fun activities. A meeting of the volunteers will be held shortly. We will post the date of the meeting so if you didn’t sign up but would like to participate, join the meeting. All are welcome; refreshments provided while they last on a first come basis. We thank Congressman Joseph Crowley, NYS Senator Ruth HassellThompson, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, Stop and Shop, Fairway, Community Board 10, CCPD and “Music With A Message” youth group performers for their assistance in making this event possible. Congratulations to Bria L. from Building 13 and Daija S. from Building 14, the award winning poster contest winners. Community spirit at its best!

F u n dr a iser Bu s Tr ip To M t . Air y L odge C a sino: We are having a bus trip to Mt. Airy Casino on Saturday, August 18, leaving at 10:00 a.m. from 100 Casals Place, departing the casino at 6:00 p.m.

The cost for the fundraiser: $40, bonus free slot play $25 and food voucher $10.

Bonus is offered by the casino and subject to change. You must be 18 to enter the casino and have identification. Payment is due by: June 30. Money orders can be made payable to: Building 13 Assoc. Inc. Join the fun.

For information on any activities, contact the Event Coordinator, Gail Sharbaan at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370 or e-mail us at building13 assoc@yahoo.com.

—L eslie P et er son

Building 24 Association Hi, neighbors!!! At my last writing, I said I would talk more about our annual Mother’s Day Cake Sale. It started slow, but we had a grand finish. Some of our annual contributors were there. Sonia, our Show Place contributor, had her famous Pound Cake individually baked and named there. She also had corn bread individually baked and packaged. Judy had a famous chocolate cake. Gladys made more brownies this year and they

were a big hit with you know who. We had a few new contributors who made this year more exciting. A father, grandfather and husband (not in that order, smile) made a carrot cake - his daughter made the frosting which included orange carrots and white and green frosting. A new contributor, Shirley, made zuccini bread last year and it was a hit. She continued this year and the hits continued.

A mother-daughter team brought pack-

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aged chips which was a hit with the youth.

Our perrenial contributor who makes mouth watering bread pudding arrived with her specialty but it was a bit warm. What a treat! Those who bought it first realized it was still warm. They tasted it, ate that piece and immediately bought another slice. All that was needed was milk. A surprise ending was totally outstanding. A co-operator who I knew when she moved in, bought an outstanding cake. We didn't know what it

was, but leave it to the youth to tell us. It was an Oreo cake. Well, need I say, once sliced, it went the way of all surprises. We thank the contributors with all our heart. I know I missed some, but they know who they are. And if I remember next time, I'll give you a special shout out! THANKS again, contributors and purchasers. WE LOVE YOU AND THERE IS NOTHING YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT! —C elest in e Wit h ey

Call 718.320.3300, ext. 3384 for our affordable rates.

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African-American Association Sch ola r sh ip Awa r d s P r ogr a m – At the Association’s General Membership Meeting on Saturday, June 9th, the Association will present two high school seniors with a $400 scholarship award in our Annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony. Applications are still available and the Scholarship Committee will review them and make their selections.

You may obtain an application by calling 718-379-5555. The submission deadline is May 30th.

The following are ongoing programs sponsored and/or supported by the African-American Association and we encourage you to participate: C om p u t er /L a p t op C la sses – This class meets every 2nd and 4th Monday in Dreiser Center, Room 15, 7:00 p.m.

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.

Call 718-379-5555. There will be no class on May 28th.

E du ca t ion – The Per Ankh Study Group, led by Brother Kaba Hiawatha Kamene, meets every 1st and 3rd Monday, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15 to discuss classical African history that is essential for the survival of people of color. The group is led by Brother Kaba Hiawatha Kamene, a/k/a Dr. Booker T. Coleman, a retired educator. All are welcome. Call 718-3795555.

Yoga & P ila t es M a t C la sses – Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. This class consists of exercises to promote weight loss, tone and strengthen muscles, gently stretch the spine, improve posture and flexibility while reducing stress with breathing techniques and meditation, to create a sense of wellbeing. Call Meena Sharpe-Hicks,

718-671-8364.

Bu sin ess O p p or t un it y Wor k shop – Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. RSVP for free tickets – Call Kevin Lambright, 646-7218185.

J ob/E ntr epr eneur ial Wor kshop Pr ogr a m – Meets every first Thursday. Next meeting: June 7th, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. The mission is to help anyone who wants to work and to assist individuals in starting a small business. You can obtain information about job openings and add your name to our roster to receive updated information. Facilitator: Roger Toppin, 718-320-1424.

C hild r en ’s Su m m er Da y C a m p – Thank you for registering your child for July and August. We are fully booked.

J u st ice for R a m a r ley G r a h a m – Ramarley Graham was an 18-year-old who was slain on 2/2/12 by a NYC police officer who broke into the apartment where he lived and shot him.

Weekly Thursday vigils from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at 749 E. 229th Street and march to the 47th Precinct, Laconia Avenue and 229th Street, will continue until July 19th.

G en er a l M em b er sh ip M eet in g – The next meeting: Saturday, June 9th, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Bring your ideas and suggestions and, if approved, we will make it happen. At our last meeting, we discussed important new programs for our community, celebrated Mother’s Day and enjoyed music, dinner and dessert. If you cannot attend, you may send your membership check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership and $25 for families to: 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 . J on es

Black Forum Next Defen sive Dr ivin g Our next defensive driving course will be held on Saturday, June 16, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-3208035. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course.

F ood St a m p Scr een in g A representative of the city’s HRA will be in Room 20 at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 5, to screen applicants for food stamp eligibility. If you think you’ll qualify, stop in. Everyone is invited to attend and find out what documents are necessary and if you qualify. For more information, please call (718) 320-8035.

G oin g t o E m p ir e a n d Aq u ed u ct Buses going to Empire and Aqueduct Casinos. More details soon.

So that we can best serve you, please call and let us know where and when you’d like to go. We must hear from

you. Please call (718) 320-8035 and leave a message and we will get back to you.

Bla ck F or u m Aer ob ics in se ssion Aerobics classes have begun.

Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday, Dreiser, Aud. A, 7:30 p.m.

To register, please call (718) 320-8035.

Nominal fee for each class.

Bla ck F or u m ’s Lyon s M a n e Tr a ck C lu b Try-outs are ongoing. A small fee is required for participation. For further information, or to register your child, please call (718) 320-8035.

E m er gen cy F ood P r ogr a m We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You 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

Building 34 Association We would like to thank all of our friends and neighbors in Co-op City who accompanied the Building Association on our trip to the Spirit of Philadelphia and Harrah’s Casino on Saturday, May 19th. Your support was greatly appreciated. Not only was it a fun time, but allowed us to interact with some of the neighbors we encounter almost daily and just nod hello to. The positive response to this trip encouraged us to look into planning other events in the future.

Our next general meeting will be in June. The date and the guest speaker will be announced. We hope you will come out and help us plan for the upcoming year beginning in September. These meetings are not only a good way to keep up with what is going on in your building and the community surrounding it, but also gives you a platform to voice your concerns and

to impart your ideas on what you would like to see happen where you live.

The elections are over and even with the voting booth in the lobby of the building, most shareholders still did not vote.

The fact that the voting booths needed to remain active after 9 p.m. in order to reach the number of votes required to validate the election, speaks to the poor showing. We really should be more involved in choosing the people we would like to represent us. This November, there will be a national election where your vote will be needed.

Please show up!

This is Memorial Day weekend. With all the festivities and barbeques, let us not forget all of those men and women who have died serving their country. Have a safe and happy holiday.

—L a Ver n e F loyd

or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future.

Volu n t e er s wa n t ed We need volunteers for Wednesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12;45 p.m. Call (718) 320-8035.

We Ne ed 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. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call us or visit us in Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

—Ton y I llis

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

(718) 671-2233 DR. LOUIS JACOBS, DIRECTOR ALL FOOT CONDITIONS TREATED The in-office surgical correction of BUNIONS • HAMMERTOES • INGROWN TOENAILS PAINFUL CORNS and CALLOUSES The treatment of traumatic foot injuries, heel spurs, bursitis and arthritis of the joints of the feet, toenail and skin infections, as well as other conditions.

Most Union and Insurance Plans Accepted.

HIP CMO (Montefiore) Health Plan Accepted.

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

Se Habla Español MEDICARE ACCEPTED • HOUSE CALLS BY APPOINTMENT

Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

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

Happy birthday to all of our Post members who have a birthday in the month of June: Israel Cruz, Raymond Dyson, Jose Alvarez, Raymond F. Bentancourt, William R. Craft, William A. Dyson 2nd, Ben Bernard Gibbs, Norman L. Cook, James Hess, Roosevelt Mason, William Martinez, Patricio Serrano, Joe Wailer, Jr. and Benjamin J. Wright. If I don’t have your name down for this month, contact me ASAP and it will be in the next issue of the Co-op City Times. Our Post is located in Section 5

Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office number is 718-3208165 and you can also reach us by e-mail at post1871@optimum.net.

The next EXECUTIVE meeting will take place on June 2nd and the next GENERAL meeting will be on June l6th at 11 a.m. sharp. If you have any raffle money, please bring it with you to the meeting.

On June 16th, we will have election of the new officers in the Post. Make sure you attend this meeting.

The two top raffle sellers are Llewelyn Waterman who sold 344 raffle books and Jerome Rice who sold 95 raffle books.

Congratulations for outstanding effort in selling raffles! The grade essay at P.S.

160 will take place on the June graduation date for the best essay about “HOW PROUD I AM TO BE AN AMERICAN.” A plaque will be awarded to the best essay along with $40. Any Post member can attend this award ceremony.

Any Post member who ordered a Post jacket, please make arrangements to pick up your jacket. Thanks for supporting our Post at the breakfast.

On May 27th, the Memorial Day ceremony will take place in the Mosley Park in Bartow at 9 a.m. for the Post members that are bringing our equipment and food. On May 25th, at Orchard Beach, the U.S. Marines will land on the beach and set up a line of defense. This affair is FREE,

along with free parking for all attend. On June 9th, our Post will have a recruiting table located on the Greenway in Section 1. All the volunteers will be on hand to unload the equipment from Section 5 on that day. Family members and friends are welcome to stop by our table and say hello.

Remember to select the position you would like to fill that’s open in the Post.

Why is the Statue of Liberty’s finger 11 inches long? Answer: Because if it was 12 inches long, it would be a foot.

What happens if a frog is parked illegally? Answer: It gets towed.

This information was brought to you by your public information officer.

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Knights of Pythias Co-op City Lodge # 616 This past Friday, we had our election of officers and I want to congratulate Neil Offen as our new Chancellor Commander.

I also want to thank our outgoing officers for an extremely well done job this year. I want to thank our outgoing Chancellor Commander Alan Katz for doing such a great job. Installation of our new officers will be on June 1. This is an open meeting and we will be serving collation prior to the installation at 7:30 p.m.

This past year, we have continued our support of the Co-op City Little League by sponsoring a senior division team.

PACDGC Randy Silverman has been going to some of the games and hopes many others in the lodge will go out and support the team.

The lodge will have a table at this year’s community fair on the Section 1 Greenway on June 9th. Please come visit us to see what we are all about and how you can help us support the many charities we are involved in. I am very happy to say that the Servicemen & Veterans Committee has sent out thousands of packages to our men & women serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. In addition to that,

The 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.

The Adult Club meets at Dreiser Center on the second Friday of every month from September to June.

Ombudsmen are men of the community interested in decreasing the high school dropout rate of our community youth. We are always looking for those with like mind to join us in promoting these service areas. If you are interested in joining the Adult Club or the Ombudsmen, for an exciting 2012-2013 club year, please call Sandra Hall, Membership Director, 917972-7732.

The Youth Club consists of youth 12 to 18 years of age. The Youth Club is dedicat-

ed to community service, higher education, technology and activism. If you fit this description, are interested in expressing yourself, developing new programs and leadership skills, you should call Sylvia Hicks, Youth Advisor, at 917-921-5445.

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

If you are interested in rendering community service, assisting with any of our programs or require more information, call Eloise Paige, First Vice President, at 917-868-0331. The Williamsbridge Club begins its club service year September 2012 and welcomes your continued support.

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we are also helping those veterans who have returned home and are in V.A. hospitals in New York State.

On June 16th, the Diabetes Research Foundation will be holding their annual “Pitch & Putt” golf outing to raise funds for Juvenile Diabetes. If you or someone you know would like to participate, please contact me at 718-671-8859. Last month, we had a very successful fundraiser for the “Michael J. Fox Parkinson’s Disease Research Foundation”. We raised thousands of dollars for this worthy cause.

I am very pleased that I have been asked to continue as co-Chair of the Grand Lodge Membership Committee for this coming year. If you are a member of the Knights of Pythias, bring a friend, neighbor or family member down to one of our meetings. We meet at 159 Dreiser Loop, lower level of the Dreiser Mall, the 1st, 3rd & 5th Fridays of the month. If you would like more information on what we do and how you can be a part of it, please contact me at 718-671-8859.

Fraternally yours, —PAC DGC Dou gla s H a n d ler

Congratulations, Ensign Bertin!

We, Richard and Ivelisse Bertin of Building 20A, are proud to congratulate our daughter, Ivanna, on her graduation from the prestigious United States Coast Guard Academy on May 16.

Through hard work and endurance, she has achieved her B.S. degree in Marine and Environmental Sciences and has been awarded a commission as Ensign in the US Coast Guard.

Ivanna received her commission from Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano during this historic 131st Commencement that graduated 233 graduating cadets in New London, CT. With love, faith, and hard work, our children can achieve their dreams. May God bless our child, a daughter of the Bronx and one of many exceptional children of Co-op City.

Father and now retired US Navy reservist, Richard, had the distinction to render the first salute to his daughter.

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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 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday school for children and adults is held at 9:15 a.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.

Join us for a mid-week spiritual pickup at our mid-week worship service on Wednesdays at noon. Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m.

Bible study will also be held on Wednesday, June 6 at 5:00 p.m. Prayer service is held on Fridays at noon and 7:30 p.m.

Tomorrow, Sunday, May 27, the

Dance Ministry will celebrate their anniversary at our 11 a.m. service, in Room 45. The theme for the day is “There’s Always Time for Joy”, Ecclesiastes 3:4 and their guest speaker is Minister Dawn D. Braithwaite, Associate Minister at Agape/Impact Church, Harlem, NY. We invite all to attend.

Next Saturday, June 2, at 9:30 a.m. the First Lady’s Ministry invites you to their Annual Breakfast in the Einstein Community Center, Room 45. The theme for the day is “Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord,” Psalm 150:6. Their guest speaker will be the Rev. Lois Giles, Pastor of Seven Light Baptist Church, Bronx, NY. Adult donation is $20, children 6-12 is $5 and children 5 years and under are free. For reservations or additional information, call 718-862-9243, 718-379-1064 or 718-

320-3774.

On Saturday, July 28, the church will hold its annual picnic. The picnic will be held at Quassy Amusement Park in Middlebury, CT. Adult donation is $55, children ages 3-12 will be $30 and children under 3 are free. This is an all-inclusive trip with an unlimited buffet, rides, access to the beach and live Gospel music. The bus will leave at 10:30 a.m. from in front of the church. For tickets or additional information, call 718-6711918, 718-320-3893, or 718-320-3774.

On Saturday, October 6, we will celebrate our Pastor’s 20th Pastoral Anniversary at the Greentree Country Club at noon. The Greentree is located at 538 Davenport Ave, New Rochelle, NY. The guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. James A. Thornton, Pastor of Salem Missionary Baptist Church, Brooklyn NY. Ticket

price for adults is $90; children 3 to 12 years, $60; and children under 3 are free.

For additional information, call 718-6711918, 718-320-1825, or 718-320-3774.

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

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

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

—H a t t ie L . L u ca s

Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition’s next general membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 5, at 12 noon, 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15.

Please inform the coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Patricia Bonaparte is the President of the Coalition.

Phone number, (718) 320-1861.

Our children are our future so let’s support them so that they can pursue their dreams. This year, the Humanitarian Committee of the Retirees of Dreiser Loop needs your help in providing assistance to the Teen Center of Co-op City, and the Co-op City NAACP Day Care Center.

Donations will be collected at the Retirees April, May, and June meetings, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Mondays and Thursdays in the Retirees meeting room from 3:00 p.m.

to 5:00 p.m.

Please make checks and money orders payable to the Retirees of Dreiser Loop, Inc. Cutoff date for donations will be June 11th.

The Fun-Filled Outing to the Holiday Hill Resort in Prospect, Connecticut sponsored by the Retirees of Dreiser Loop, 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 19, Coop City Bronx, NY, on Saturday June 9, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Bus leaves from 177 Dreiser Loop at 8:30 a.m. sharp.

Boarding time is 7:45 a.m. Please be on time. For further information, please call (718) 379-0377.

The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators while providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also

Co-op City Toastmasters Co-op City Toastmasters is a club that helps all members sharpen their communication and leadership skills.

As Toastmasters members, we take on communication and leadership projects and utilize this skill for our professional and personal growth. In a one-year term, Co-op City Toastmasters members achieved many personal goals which resulted in record-breaking achievements for the Co-op City Toastmasters Club.

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The Coalition members and friends send warm wishes for a speedy recovery to our beloved sister, Evelyn M. Turner.

Remember the Coalition’s Motto is, “Coming together is the Beginning, Keeping together is Progress, and Working together is Success.”

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achievements this term including Lauretta Jaysura as she achieved the most goals this term. Because of members’ achievements, Co-op City Toastmasters is a President’s Distinguished, “Perfect 10” Club.

Interested in becoming a member, be our guest at our next meeting held at the Bartow Mall, 2049 Bartow Ave. on May 31st in Rm. 28. Regular meetings are the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. sharp. We invite you and look forward to seeing you.

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act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights. Members of the Coalition include the following: AfricanAmerican Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church and Zodiacs Track Club.

Please support our efforts by sending us a tax deductible contribution made payable to Coalition of African-American Churches and Community Development of Co-op City, Inc., P.O. Box 619, Bronx, NY 10475.

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Church of God’s Children Church of God’s Children and its pastors Bishops Angelo and Nancy Rosario, invite you to worship with us at 127 Dreiser Loop next to Montefiore Clinic. You may call the church office at 718-790-9120. The office is open: Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. or email: cogcministries@aol.com.

Congratulations to our members Raymond & Felipa Isales on the graduation of their grandson, Dante Pearson, from Harvard University.

Sunday, May 27 – Memorial Day weekend – 10 a.m.

SERVICE ONLY. Have a safe and blessed weekend.

Wednesday – Prayer Hour – 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Thursday – 7:30 Bible study – Daniel & Revelation Holy Communion – Sunday 6/3 12-step program every Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. at 159 Dreiser Loop.

We are distributing free discount prescription cards, no registration necessary. Discount card accepted at all major pharmacies. Call the church for information.

We have a great summer planned for our kids.

Summer registration is now in session. See Rev. Melinda Reyes at 159 Dreiser Loop, 4 to 6 p.m., 718-671-7265.

Love is an indefinite thing to most of us; we don’t know what we mean when we talk about love. Love is the loftiest preference of one person for another, and spiritually Jesus demands that this sovereign preference be for Himself (Luke 14:26). Initially, when “the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit” (Romans 5:5), it is easy to put Jesus first. But then we must practice the things mentioned in 2Peter 1 to see them worked out in our lives. The first thing God does is forcibly remove any insincerity, pride, and vanity from my life. And the Holy Spirit reveals to me that God loved me not because I was lovable, but because it was His nature to do so. Now He commands me to show the same love to others by saying, “…love one another as I have loved you” (John 15:12). He is saying, “I will bring a number of people around you whom you cannot respect,

but you must exhibit My love to them, just as I have exhibited it to you.” This kind of love is not a patronizing love for the unlovable—it is His love, and it will not be evidenced in us overnight. Some of us may have tried to force it, but we were soon tired and frustrated. “The Lord…is long suffering toward us, not willing that any should perish…” (2Peter 3:9). I should look within and remember how wonderfully He has dealt with me. The knowledge that God has loved me beyond all limits will compel me to go into the world to love others in the same way. I may get irritated because I have to deal with an unusually difficult person. But just think how disagreeable I have been with God! Am I prepared to be identified so closely with the Lord Jesus that His life and His sweetness will be continually poured out through me?

Neither natural love nor God’s divine love will remain and grow in me unless it is nurtured. Love is spontaneous, but it has to be maintained through discipline.

—Bish op Na n cy R osa r io

Circle of Christ Church 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 : Matthew 18:2-4 (NIV) 2: He called a little child and had him stand among them. 3: And he said: “I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4: Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Upcomin g E vents: Food Dr ive: CCC is continuously collecting canned and bagged food items for families in need. If you are interested in donating, please drop off your items at our food receptacles located in our reception lobby (Wednesdays, 6 – 9 p.m.; Fridays, 6 – 9 p.m. & Sundays,

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ) Sp a n ish Ser vice – Servicio en Español: Sunday, May 27th at 3:30 p.m.

Men’s Fellowship – Thursday, June 7th at 7 p.m. – Please join us as we discuss and demonstrate how to approach a “sneak attack” from the enemy. Our special guest, personal defense instructor Neil Neazer of Rough House Tactics will give us on hand demonstrations on how to defend ourselves from these forms of attack and we will be applying these same tactics to our spiritual warfare.

Sch ed u le of Ser vice: Connect Ministry: Every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. – if you are new to the community or a new believer, you are welcome to meet and fellowship with some of our church leaders and get acquainted with our church and its ministries.

Bible Study & Prayer every Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Teen Church (13-19) & Children’s Bible Club (5-12) - every Friday at 7 p.m.

Sundays: Worship Service** 11 a.m. start ** First Sunday of each month is our Communion Service.

Children’s Church (4-12 years old) 12 noon start (Dreiser, Rm. #2)

Little Lambs (2–4 years old) 12 noon start (Dreiser, Rm. #2) Spanish Speaking Service Last Sunday of each month at 3:30 p.m.

Servicio en Español Ultimo domingo del mes a las 3:30 p.m.

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

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

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.

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 d d r ess: Circle of Christ Church, 147 Dreiser Loop, Plaza Level, Bronx, NY 10475; 347-945-1992.

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Building 33 Association Thank you to the three cooperators who attended our meeting on Monday, April 14. I tried to have a meeting to inform the building on voting procedure in the lobby.

I know we have quite a few new cooperators in the building, I was offering my hand to you. Three people showed up. This election was a disgrace, for there to be 384 apartments in Building 33, we had to beg to get 100 votes. I would like to get some feedback as to why you do not vote or take part in the activities that we work so hard on to bring to you. I have been in this building for 39 years, and, this is the worse group of cooperators I have ever seen. You walk on by us in the lobby, you don’t try to find out what’s going on, You do not respond to the meeting notices, you do not respond when we call for a Santa. You act like you live in another world and to heck with the building or the community. I would like to know where did you people come from. I know for a fact we have some very intelligent people in this building, why not come down to meetings and offer suggestions as to how we can come together and make this building and community great. I need your input. Once again, this is a multicultural building and everyone is invited when we have a meeting. I mean everyone—all races of cooperators are expected to attend. And once again, bend down and pick up the paper on Saturday in front of the elevator to find out what is going on in the community.

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Community Protestant Church On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone (718) 8629172.

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.

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Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 – 8:00 a.m., and 9:00 -11:00 a.m.

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

OT HE R SC H E DUL E D E VE NT S: A FANTASTIC RAFFLE WITH FANTASTIC PRIZES! The Women’s Day Committee is sponsoring an incredible raffle: 1st Prize – a 40 inch TV; 2nd prize – a 32 inch TV. For just $5 per raffle or the bargain price of 5 raffles for $20, here’s your chance to win a remarkable prize. The drawing will be held on July 29. Winners need not be present. Don’t be left out. Stop by their table after service and pick up your raffle tickets.

Sa t u r d a y, J u n e 16t h — Join CPC Tours on their trip to the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia for a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the famed DEAD SEA SCROLLS: Life and Faith in Biblical Times. Exhibit includes the oldest known texts of the Bible and the largest collection of Holy land artifacts. Dinner at

Warmdaddy’s. Tickets: $95.00, available by calling (718) 671-1182.

DOR OT H Y NO RW O O D AT C P C Saturday, June 23rd at 5:00 p.m. - The Voices of CPC presents World Famous Traditional Gospel Star DOROTHY NORWOOD, along with the Voices of CPC and Reverend Mary Freeman, IN CONCERT at Community Protestant Church. Donation: $35 in advance; $40 at the door. For tickets, call, (718) 862-9172 or (718) 994-5761.

Wednesday, July 11 - Friday, July 13 – Delaware Delight and More Tour sponsored by the Shepherd’s Ministry. Enjoy deluxe accommodations at the Dover Hotel; optional afternoon/evening in Ocean City; shopping spree; Crabfeast at the Old Mill Crab House; Buffet lunch at Dover Downs; 2 breakfasts; baggage handling and transportation. Cost per

person: $395/double; $497/single. For additional information and/or reservations, call (718) 994-5761 or (718) 6522906.

Sa t u r d a y, J u ly 21 – Su n d a y, J u ly 22 – CPC Tours’ Annual Lobsterfest Weekend at the Nordic Lodge, home of the Giant Viking Buffet. Includes shopping at Clinton Crossing Outlets, evening at Mohegan Sun Casino, hotel accommodations, transportation. Cost: $325/single; $265/double; $255/triple. For additional information and/or reservations, call (718) 671-1182.

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

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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, interracial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W-2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 718-320-0002 or 917-734-4058 for more information. Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you, not what you have on or how much money you make? A special

seat and friend awaits you.

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

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

Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m. Come and be blessed, we want an opportunity to love you; see you in church.

Our children’s Sunday School will teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service.

Dr. Sm it h ’s Ser m on Top ic: “Fire the Devil Can Not Put out!”

R ea d in g fr om Sa cr ed Scr ip t u r e: Acts 2:1-17.

Week ly Act ivit y – Bereavement Support Group meets

Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Come, our arms and hearts are open to you. God Bless You! Join us Tuesday evening, 6:30 p.m. Dr. Smith will be teaching a special Bible Study on the meaning of the resurrection of Jesus and its connection to the Passover. Everyone is welcome.

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 718320-0002. If you prefer to drop a personal note: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475 is our mailing address. “ I wa s h u n gr y a n d you fed me...”

Church of the Savior is reaching out to individuals and families who need nutritious food. Our food pantry, coordinated

by First Lady Theresa Smith, is just a phone call away. For more information in

donating or receiving food, please call her at 718-925-5052.

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Saturday, October 6 - Church 10th Anniversary. Eastwood Manor, Bronx, NY Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts, Senior Pastor Abyssinian Church, Harlem, NY Speaker. Tickets $80.

Wor d s of Wisd om : “Hating people is like burning down your own house to get rid of a rat.”

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

Week ly Sch ed u le: Sunday service and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children par-

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

We look forward to welcoming you at service on Sunday, May 27, at 9:00 a.m.

C h u r ch C a len d a r : Beginning with

the first Sunday in June, every Sunday after service, there will be a class for confirmation and new members.

F u n d r a isin g E ven t s: On Saturday, June 23, day trip to Pindar Vineyards & Tanger Outlets with a sit down luncheon at the Sound View Inn Restaurant in Long Island. Tickets are

$85. Bus leaves at 8:30 a.m. from Dreiser Loop deli.

For more information on these events, please call the church at 718-320-0844.

“Sing to the Lord a new song, *for he has done marvelous things.” (Psalm 98:01) —M . C h a m b er s

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Mon., May 28

Bartow

JASA CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY

Wed., May 30

Tues., May 29

Current Events: 10 a.m., Rm. 31

Einstein

Dreiser

JASA CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY

Dominoes: 10 a.m., Rm. 49

Bingo: 10 a.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes: 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25

Tai Chi: 11 a.m., Rm. 45

Word Games: 9:30 –11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Bingo: 1 p.m., Rm. 49

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

Matinee Movie w/ George: 2-4 p.m., Rm. 45

Stay Well Exercise: 10 a.m., Room 31 Line Dancing 11:00 am - 12:30 pm, Rm. 31 Dominoes: 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25 Word Games: 9:30 a.m.

– 1:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Bingo: 2 p.m., Rm. 25 Blood Pressure: 1st & 3rd Wed., 9–10 a.m., Rm. 31 Card Games: 2-4 p.m., Rm. 25

Dominoes: 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee: 10 a.m., Rm. 49 Spanish Practice Class: 10:30 a.m., Computer lab Bingo: 1 p.m., Rm. 49 Advance Line Dance 2-4 p.m., Rm. 45

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Alert & Alive: 10:3011:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Mixed Cultural Dance: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Aud. B Mind Teasers: 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Zumba: 1:15-2:15 p.m., Aud. B Tuesday Movie w/popcorn: 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Sewing w/Raymonde: 9:30–11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Tai Chi: 11 a.m. -12 p.m., Rm. 2 Mind Teasers: 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7 Art Class: 1-3 p.m., Rm. 7 Yoga: Every Wed, 2-3 p.m., Rm. 2 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30am

Library 9:00am-1:00pm

Thurs., May 31

JASA CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY

Rm. 7

Rm. 31

Chat Session

Dominoes 10:00am

9:30am-1:00pm, Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30pm, Rm. 31

Rm. 45

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10:00 -11:30am, Rm. 7

Stay Well Exercise

Line Dancing 3rd & 4th Thurs 10:00am-11:00am,

10:00 -11:00am, Rm. 45

Mind Teasers

Word Games

Spelling Bee

12:00pm-1:00pm, Rm. 4

9:30am-11:30am, Rm. 31 Bingo 2:00pm, Rm. 31

11:00am, Rm. 49 Bingo 1:00pm, Rm. 49

Belly Dancing

Card Games

Aud. A

12:30pm-1:00pm, Aud. A

Handi-Flex 1:00pm -2:00pm, Aud. A Drama 1:30pm-4pm, Rm. 7

2:30pm-4:00pm, Rm. 31

Piano Sing Along

Fri., June 1

11:00am – 12pm, Rm. 7

Movie Madness: 9:30 am, Rm. 31 Men’s Line Dancing: 9:00am-10:00am, Rm. 31 Women’s Line Dancing 10:00 – 11:00 am, Rm. 31 Spelling Bee: 11am, Rm. 31 Dominoes: 2:30pm, Rm. 31 Word Games: 9:30am – 11:30am, Rm. 31 Bingo: 2:00pm, Rm. 25 Card Games: 2:00pm4:00pm, Rm. 31

Dominoes: 10:00am, Rm. 45 Art: 10:00am, Rm. 45 10:00 -11:00am, Rm. 36 Bingo: 1:00pm, Rm. 49 Card Games: 2:00pm 4:00pm, Rm. 49 Blood Pressure: 2nd and 4th Friday, 10:00 11:30am, Rm. 49 Self Defense Class 10:00 am – 11:00 am Rm. 45

Crochet and Knitting 10:00am-12:00pm, Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30am, Rm. 7 Meditative Moments 11:00 – 12:00, Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12:00pm-1:00pm, Rm. 4 Therapeutic Yoga 1:30pm – 2:30pm, Rm. 8 Card Games, Dominoes 2:00pm-4:00pm, Rm. 7 *Schedule subject to changes 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

Mondays as scheduled: Stew Leonards 1st Mondays: Tuesdays

Super Wal-Mart Bowling

PRICE

PICK-UP TIMES

$3 $12 $12.50

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

8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m.

11 a.m. 11:30 a.m.

Einstein 1:00 p.m.

9:00 a.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

Date:

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Mon., May 28

JASA Closed Memorial Day

JASA Closed Memorial Day

JASA Closed Memorial Day

Tues., May 29

Apple juice Breaded fish w/tartar sauce Corn on the cob French beans

Chicken salad Macaroni salad Beets

Dinner rolls Apricot halves in juice

Wed., May 30

Baked chicken Baked potato Broccoli florets

Salmon Corn Spinach

Whole wheat bread Fresh orange

Thurs., May 31

Orange juice Baked Tilapia w/lemon sauce Garlic macaroni Kale

Meat balls Pasta shells Italian blend

Rye bread Banana

Fri., Jun 1

Pineapple juice Turkey wing w/gravy Orzo w/mushroom Mixed vegetables

Barbeque chicken Rice Mixed vegetables

Whole wheat bread Red delicious apple

All meals served w/margarine and fresh milk *Menu subject to change without notice. We ask that members please 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 • Einstein Center (718) 671-5161

Upcoming Events/Trips J ASA C L O SE D, M on da y, M a y 28th for M em or ia l Da y.

E m p ir e C a sin o – Wed n esd a y, M a y 30t h - $3 - Trip includes roundtrip transportation/boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Bartow - 10:00 a.m.; Einstein – 10:15 a.m.; No r efu n d s).

Dreiser – 10:30. (N R id gewood M a ll -- Yon k er s – T h u r sd a y, M a y 31st - $7 - Trip includes roundtrip transportation/boxed lunch.

Pick-ups: Bartow - 9:00 a.m.; Dreiser – 9:15 a.m.; Einstein – 9:30.

WAL M ART – M on d a y, J u n e 4t h $12 includes transportation/boxed lunch.

Pick-ups: Bartow - 8:30 a.m.; Dreiser 8:45 a.m. and Einstein - 9:00 a.m.

E m p ir e C a sin o – Wed n esd a y, J u n e 6t h - $3 - Trip includes roundtrip transportation/boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Bartow - 10:00 a.m.; Einstein – 10:15 a.m.; No r efu n d s).

Dreiser – 10:30. (N St ew L eon a r d ’s – T h e d a t e for t h e St ew L eon a r d’s t r ip h a s been ch a n ged fr om M ond a y, J u n e 4t h t o F r id a y, J u n e 8t h - $3. Pick-ups: Dreiser - 1:00 p.m.; Bartow - 1:15 p.m.; Einstein – 1:30 p.m.

R esor t s Wor ld C a sin o @ Aq u ed u ct – Tu esd a y, J u n e 12t h - 54 seat Coach bus - $20 – Lunch & transportation included. Pick-up times: Bartow – 9:00 a.m.; Dreiser – 9:15 a.m. & Einstein – 9:30. Departure time from casino is 3:30 p.m. You will receive a $10 bonus slot voucher. Seating on the bus will be assigned based on payments.

Fa t h er ’s Da y C eleb r a t ion – Friday, June 15th, is being held in the Bartow Courtyard – 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. $5 in advance and $7 the day of the celebration.

Music by DJ Woody.

Weigh t M a n a gem en t Su p p or t Gr ou p – Mondays, 10:00 a.m., Bartow Avenue, Room 25, every Monday.

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

C a r egiver Su p p or t G r ou p - A Caregiver Support Group can offer an atmosphere of understanding and support for caregivers to discuss issues and concerns. Whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home, you are most welcome. The group meets every other Tuesday at: 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31 from 1-2 p.m.. Next meeting will be Tuesda y, M a y 29. T he J un e 5t h meetin g h a s b een ca n celled du e to va ca tion . The support group is facilitated by a social worker. If you have any questions, please contact JASA at 718-320-2066.

DI SABI L I T Y SUP P ORT /SO C I AL I Z AT I O N G RO UP – F r id a y, J u n e 1 a t 1: 00 p .m . T he gr ou p m eet s ever y 1st F r id a y of t he m on t h . For more information, contact John Sullivan at 718-6712090 (Ext. 3010). Transportation is provided, if available.

Safe usage of dryers When using the community’s laundry facilities, it is very important that you check the labels on the garments being placed in the dryers to ensure that they are not flammable.

Several fires have been caused by shareholders drying rubberized garments and materials in the dryer, as confirmed by fire officials.

Thank you for your cooperation as work to ensure the safety of everyone in our laundry facilities.

—R iver b a y M a n a gem en t

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE

AARP Chapter #4997 F YI : In the 2012 elections – from the Presidential race to critical state and local contests – hundreds of thousands of people could be denied the right to vote at a time involving critical choices about America’s future. States such as Florida are passing voter registration laws that are so harsh and technical even the League of Women Voters has stopped registering new voters in that state. In 2011, over 30 states considered Voter ID and other legislation that would block the voting rights of AfricanAmerican elderly, young and disabled voters. And we can expect similar situations this year. Numerous states are making it harder and harder for people just to cast a ballot. Voter identification laws might sound like “no big deal” until you realize that nearly 20 million Americans don’t have a government issued ID – with a disproportionate number of those people being African Americans, elderly, young and disabled voters.

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

2012 TO UR AC T I VI T I E S J uly 19 – Warm Daddy’s: Live Blues & Jazz (Phila., PA) – trip includes a delicious Southern-style dinner and show and a 5hour stay at the Sugar House Casino w/bonus of the day. $95/person. Contact Daisy, 718-671-3241.

Au gu st 9 – Tr ip le lob st er s w/ “ Hu KeL a u ” in C h icop ee (M A) – trip includes 3 lobsters/person (w/a takehome bag if you can’t eat all 3) or prime rib; and the famous live Hawaiian Show. $93/person. FINAL PAYMENT due at the JUNE 11th meeting. Contact Delores, 718-379-2176.

Sep t . 12 – 14 – Washington, DC: Narrated tour of Washington w/a licensed local guide – trip includes Martin Luther King Memorial, Korean, Vietnam, Lincoln, Jefferson and National World War II Memorials; Smithsonian Museums – including National Gallery of Art, National Museum of American & Natural History; Admission to the International Spy Museum; and much more; 2 breakfasts & 2 dinners; and much more. $470/person/double; $645/single; $461/person/triple. Contact Daisy, 718671-3241 O ct . 15-17 – Rocking Horse Resort w/a stop at Monticello Raceway Casino (on the way) – trip includes dinner & live entertainment and dancing after check-in, complete resort activities including indoor/outdoor pool, horseback riding, hayride, games, contests and prizes during the day, and much more; 5 meals w/coffee, tea & cake all day. $349/person/double; $409/single; $343/ person/triple. Contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

Dec. 30, 2012 – J a n . 1, 2013: New Yea r s a t t h e Desm on d – Info. available at the June meeting. Contact Delores, 718-379-2176.

2013 TO UR AC T I VI T I E S Jan. 10-20, 2013 – The Hawaiian Island Cruise Tour (11 days) – includes 5 ports of call: Honolulu, Maui, Hilo, Kona & Kauai; on the Norwegian Pride of America; airfare and tours included in the price…inside state room - $3,599/person; outside state room - $3,899/person; outside balcony - $4,099/person; a presentation of this trip will be made at the June 11th meeting; $100/person deposit will be collected at the June meeting. Contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

—Delor es Deb n a m

Einstein Cancer Fund Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION BOOK SALE - Saturday, June 2 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. If you are looking for books, come out to our Book Sale. You will find books for Adults, Children and Teens, and some in different languages, such as Spanish and Russian to name a few.

WEEKLY EVENTS KIDS Game On Nintendo Wii! - Every Monday @ 3:30 p.m.

Toddler Time (Reading) - Every Tuesday @ 11 a.m.

Teens TAG (Blockbuster Bks) - Every Tuesday @ 4 p.m.; Read Aloud - Every Wednesday @ 3:30 p.m.

Teen Book Café - Every Wednesday @ 4 p.m.

Chess Club - Every Thursday @ 3 p.m.

CR Arts/Crafts - Every Thursday @ 4 p.m.

Tu esd a y, J u n e 5t h — Red Lobster luncheon for members only. The cost per person is $10 which includes a choice of salmon, shrimp pasta, chicken Alfredo, fried shrimps or scampi or chicken and shrimp combo, potato or rice, salad, their delicious biscuits and ice cream. All payments are due by May 25th.

Tu esd a y, J une 12t h - We are going to the Showboat Casino . The cost per person is $33 and a slot play bonus of $30. Time of pick-up is 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch and Dreiser Loop.

Please bring a valid photo ID. Wed n esda y, O ctob er 24 - Foxwoods

Theatre and casino for a tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, “Oh What A Night!” Cost per person, $57 ($30 for bus transportation and $27 for tickets). Please send in the cost of the theatre tickets ($27) so we can have a proper account of tickets. Casino bonus is $10 keno and $10 food.

For the above trips, please call Mildred at 718-320-0288, Loretta at 718671-2958 or Lydia at 718-671-3005. For memorial cards, please call Loretta.

Good health and healings are wished to all. Stay safe.

—Lyd ia R u a s

Baychester Library Association The Baychester Library Association would like to remind all of our bookloving friends in Co-op City that our annual book sale is scheduled for next Saturday, June 2nd. We will be in front of the library at the Bartow Shopping

Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. As usual, we will have a large selection of both hard and soft-covered books for children, teens and adults. Mark your calendars. Tell your friends. See you next Saturday.

Teen Time - Every Friday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Film - Every Saturday, 2:00 p.m.; May 19: “Fame”; May 26: “Rescue Dawn”

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

Summer Youth Lottery R iver b a y C or p or a t ion will on ce a ga in b e h old in g a Su m m er You t h L ot t er y for C o-op C it y h igh sch ool a n d college st u d en t r esid en t s. Ap p lica t ion s will b e ava ila b le a t t h e Ad m in ist r a t ive O ffice R ecep t ion Desk loca t ed a t 2049 Ba r t ow Aven u e b et ween t h e h ou r s of 9: 00 a .m . u n t il 4: 00 p .m ., Mon d a y t h r ou gh F r id a y.

Ap p lica t ion s will b e on ly b e a va ila b le u n t il 4: 00 p .m ., Tu esd a y, J u n e 26.

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Shavuos Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue The Festival of Shavuos (Pentecost) commemorates the revelation on Mt. Sinai and is referred to in the liturgy as “the Season of the Giving of our Torah.”

Why is this festival of Shavuos called “The season of the Giving of our Torah” and not the “The Time of the ‘Receiving’ of our Torah?” The answer is because the ‘Giving’ of the Torah and the Ten Commandments happened at one specified time, but the ‘Receiving’ of the Torah happens at every time and in every generation.

That is why we have to read the Ten Commandments every Shavuos, again and again, because in each generation they are understood differently.

The principles stand, only the applications change. Obviously, things are

much more complicated today than in the distant past. However, the point really is that if we kept the Ten Commandments, we would not need any more laws or prisons or punishments or anything else.

After the First World War, President Woodrow Wilson promulgated the famous Fourteen Points. Premier Georges Clemenceau, who was known as the “Tiger of France,” criticized him and said, “Look at Wilson, he’s trying to do better than Moses. Moses gave us ten commandments, and Wilson wants to give us fourteen.” Whereupon Wilson retorted, “Mr. Clemenceau, if you promise to live up to the Ten Commandments, I will give up my fourteen commandments.”

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

Not e: 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, June 1 is before 8:03 p.m. Shabbat ends today Saturday, May 26 at 8:58 p.m.

Saturday, May 19 services are at 9:00 a.m.

Men you are needed for a Minyon. A Minyon is the number of men needed to read the Torah. The important number needed is 10. Please be counted as part of the 10 men and make the Minyon. You will be doing a Mitzvah (a good deed). Thank you!

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

C om in g E ven ts: Saturday, May 26-Erev ShavuotCandle lighting 9:05 p.m.

Sunday, May 27 - 1st day of ShavuotMorning Services are at 9:00 a.m. -

Young Israel of Co-op City - Shavuos Services The Festival of Shavuos (Pentecost) commemorating the revelation on Sinai. and referred to in the liturgy as “The Season of the Giving of our Torah” will be observed on Saturday evening, May 26th and Sunday and Monday, May 27th and 28th.

The following will be the schedule of Holiday Services at Young Israel of Co-op City.

Saturday evening, May 26th, 9 p.m.

Sunday morning, May 27th, 8:30 a.m.

Sunday evening, May 27th, 9:05 p.m.

Monday morning, May 28th, 9 a.m.

YIZKOR MEMORIAL SERVICES MONDAY, MAY 28th - MEMORIAL DAY, 10 a.m.

Rabbi Berl will officiate and deliver the holiday sermons.

A delightful and joyous holiday to all.

Baychester Visual Arts Association If you’ve ever wanted to learn to draw and paint, this is the time to avail yourself of this opportunity and get expert instruction at a very low cost. Mr. Moses Groves, an award winning artist, is the instructor for classes given on Tuesdays.

Art classes will be given during the summer beginning on July 11. There will be five weeks of two-hour classes for adults. The cost for members is $30 and $35 for non-members. The time of the classes will be forthcoming in our next article. 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 take advantage of this opportunity.

Marsi Taylor, a BVA member, won 1st prize for her painting at the Riverdale Art

show on May 5 under the instruction of Dmitriy Moshkovich. Mr. Moshkovich gives art lessons to seniors as part of the JASA senior program. We are very proud of Marsi!

Our art show at the Baychester Library begins on June 2. It runs for the whole month of June in celebration of Bronx month. The theme of the show is “Places Far and Near”. If you want to see beautiful artwork, stop at the library and get a catalogue which gives you information about the artists and the names of each picture.

For more information about our classes, please call Mr. Groves at 201-8620847 or K. Klaus at 718-379-6074.

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

—Sylvia L och a n sky

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

Candle lighting is 9:06 p.m.

Monday, May 28 – Memorial Day – Let us take a heartfelt moment to honor and remember all of the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice to keep us ever safe.

Never to be forgotten! Thank you and God bless you!

Monday, May 28 – 2nd Day of Shavuot-Morning services are 9:00 a.m. – Yiskor services are at 11:00 a.m. Yom Tov ends at 9:07 p.m.

Sunday, June 3 at 1:00 p.m. – Welcome to a fun afternoon of Bingo sponsored by the Sisterhood. The cost is $3/person for admission which includes snacks and refreshments. Bring your friends and meet new ones.

G ood a n d Welfa r e: 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.

If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy and painless recovery in double quick time P lea se! – Support the Synagogue. We always need your help. Thank you.

Shalom!

M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsky —M

Goose Island Senior Citizens Sunday, May 27, we are celebrating Memorial Day weekend. All centers will be closed Monday, May 28. NO BINGO. Tuesday, May 29, going to Atlantic City to RESORTS CASINO. Price is $30.

Rebate is $25, slot play. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops. Einstein Center, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop.

Thursday, July 2, come and join us to BRAUHAUS, POMONIA, N.Y. Plenty of entertainment, music, dancing, swimming, mini golf, Bingo and gift shop. Menu: Continental breakfast & lunch time. All you can eat. Dinner is served in the dining room. Roast beef, roast chicken, tilapia.

Price is $58. Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops. We are having a special luncheon for members only at CRAB SHANTY.

Wednesday, August 15. Price is $18 and Goose Island will pay the balance. Time, 1:00 p.m. Menu: Whole lobster, broiled or fried shrimps, broiled or fried filet of sole, BBQ chicken and ribs, chicken pamigiana, snow crab legs.

Tuesday, November 13 at THE FIESTA in New Jersey for International Jamboree.

Price is $60 which includes great music entertainment and comedy act and more.

Menu: salad, chicken Francese, roast beef, filet of sole, veg., pot. and special dessert, also one glass of wine, coffee, tea, soda.

For more information, call Ann or May at 718-379-9613 or our office at 135 Einstein Center, Room 39, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday - Thursday, or call Mary in the evening, 718-379-4899.

Wishing all good health.

—M a r y P illa

Co-op City Jewish Center The Co-op City Jewish Center is located at 900 Co-op City Blvd., Bronx, NY 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 synagogue, we are still here, and all are welcome. Try to take a Saturday and come to services when you can.

Donations can be mailed to the Co-op Jewish Center.

—M a r vin Seid m a n

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Pentecostal Tabernacle Pentecostal Tabernacle, 120 Benchley Pl., Building 24, Bronx, N.Y 10475, telephone, 718-320-4218 or 718-324-0334 You are invited to attend services on the following days: Su n d a y: Sunday School for all age groups starts 10:30 a.m. Worship service starts at 11:45 a.m.

Wed n esd a y: Prayer meeting begins at 7:30 p.m.

F r id a y: Bible study starts at 7:30 p.m.

A tutoring and mentoring program for middle to high school students preparing for college meets at the church venue every Thursday starting at 4 to 8 p.m. Tutoring is on math, science and English. Interested students and parents can call Ms. Oluwadara Nnoli at 347-495-8389

F ocu s: God is touched by the problems and difficulties of His people, and He will rescue them from oppression.

Exodus 6, 6 -7 Wherefore, say unto the children of Israel, I am the Lord, and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, and I will rid you out of their bondage, and I will redeem you with a stretched out arm, and with great judgements.

And I will take you to me for a people, and I will be to you a God: and he shall know that I am the Lord your God, which bringeth you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians. While leading bleating sheep along the backside of the desert, and after arriving at Mount Horeb, Moses witnessed an amazing sight, a burning bush that was not burned by fire. A voice

addressed Moses from the bush commanding him to remove his sandals for he is standing on holy ground. There God revealed himself to Moses and gave him the command to go and tell Pharaoh to let my people go. The Hebrew children had been reduced to slavery in a foreign nation, the pathetic cry of the Hebrews had not gone unnoticed. A loving compassionate God delivered them by raising up a miracle man, Moses. God providentially rescued Moses from certain death as an infant, allowed him to be raised in the Egyptians palace, received proper nursing care and later received very good education. However, Moses had to leave Egypt and spend several years in the wilderness caring for his father-in-law’s sheep. Then God called him and prepared

him with a miraculous ministry, God sent Moses to Pharaoh to secure the release of the Israelite slaves, obstinately refusing to comply with Moses request, Pharaoh saw his kingdom ruined around him by God’s judgments.

After the death of the firstborn of the Egyptians, Pharaoh ordered the Hebrews to leave. However, he pursued them, and his army was destroyed in the red sea.

Today God still hears our cry for help, and He knows our emotional and physical pain.

He sees all our oppression, therefore, we can call on Him and he will hear and deliver us.

For more information, call 718-3204218 or 718-324-0334 —R ev. R .Sib b lies

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15 Pastor Fernando Figueroa and Pastor Thomas Garrett and the congregation of Iglesia Cristiana Marcos extend an invitation for you to come together and celebrate the day that the Lord has made, worshipping his precious and holy name.

A let t er fr om J esu s Dear Friend, I just had to write to tell you how much I love you and care for you.

Yesterday, I saw you walking and laughing with your friends; I hoped that soon you’d want Me to walk along with you, too. So, I painted you a sunset to close your day and whispered a cool breeze to refresh you. I waited; you

never called. I just kept on loving you.

As I watched you fall asleep last night, I wanted so much to touch you. I spilled moonlight onto your face trickling down your cheeks as so many tears have. You didn’t even think of me; I wanted so much to comfort you.

The next day I exploded a brilliant sunrise into a glorious morning for you.

But you woke up late and rushed off to work-you didn’t even notice.

My sky became cloudy and My tears were the rain.

I love you! Oh, if you’d only listen. I really love you! I try to say it in the quiet of the green meadow and in the blue sky.

The wind whispers My love throughout

the treetops and spills it into the vibrant colors of the flowers.

I shout it to you in the thunder of the great waterfalls and composed love songs for birds to sing for you. I warm you with the clothing of My sunshine and perfume the air with nature’s sweet scent.

My love for you is deeper than the ocean and greater than any need in your heart. If you’d only realize how I care. I died just for you. My Dad sends His love. I want you to meet Him. He cares, too. Fathers are just that way.

So please call Me soon. No matter how long it takes, I’ll wait because I love you.

Your Friend, Jesus C H UR C H H O UR S: Sp a n ish

Tuesday: Prayer Service 8:00 p.m.

Friday: Bible Study 8:00 p.m.

Sunday: Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

— for children, adolescents and adults Evangelistic Service: 12:00 p.m.

C h u r ch H ou r s: E n glish Sunday: Evangelistic Service 4 p.m.

All are welcome. We are located in the Section 5 community center, Room 42.

For any questions or prayers, call 718-671-6112 or 347-275-5500 God bless you, and may God’s grace always be present in your life.

—P a st or s F er n a n d o F igu er oa a n d T h om a s G a r r et t

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