Co-op City Times 06/12/10 by Co-op City Times

Vol. 45 No. 24

Saturday, June 12, 2010

Helen Atkins elected as Board President; newly elected Directors sworn in BY BILL STUTTIG bent Directors Andrea Leslie and Evelyn Helen Atkins, who won Santiago, and newcomer re-election in the recently Raymond Tirado were completed Riverbay Board sworn in with Atkins and election with a resounding Cylich and began serving victory, scoring 605 votes their three-year terms on more than the second place the Board immediately winner, was elected the after the Board voted to new President of the accept the Election Riverbay Corporation by Committee’s report. her fellow directors at The first order of busiWednesday night’s Open ness for the newly seated Board meeting by a vote of Helen Atkins Board was to elect a new 12-3. photo by Mary Ann Sowah President to replace Atkins was reelected Othelia Jones, who is to the Board to serve her stepping down from the office after third three-year term just two weeks ago. three consecutive years, the limit any The results were certified during a recanperson can serve consecutively as presvassing of the votes on June 3rd. ident under the terms of the Riverbay The year’s Election Committee by-laws. Chairperson, Director Bill Gordon, Among many accomplishments, Jones began Wednesday’s Open Board meeting helped lead the Board’s actions in continby reading the committee’s final report on the 2010 election and officially uing progress on the community’s coannouncing the final results which generation plant, taking it from a long showed Atkins receiving 605 votes more stalled project two years ago, to the near than the second place finisher, Bernard (Continued on page 2) Cylich. The other three winners, incum-

Swearing in

… Riverbay Counsel Jeffrey Buss (far right) leads the five newly elected Riverbay Board Directors in reciting the oath of service to the community prior to the beginning their new three year terms as Board Directors. The five elected Directors are (l. to r.): Andrea Leslie, Evelyn Santiago, Bernard Cylich, Helen Atkins and Raymond Tirado. Photo by Bill Stuttig

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32BJ strike ends; negotiations resume BY BILL STUTTIG The eight-day strike by Local 32BJ employees against Riverbay ended on Tuesday, June 8, when Riverbay granted the union’s request to allow the more than 500 workers to return to their jobs Wednesday while negotiations continue. Negotiations to end the labor impasse, which centered on a disagreement over the health care coverage for the employees in the new contract, resumed yesterday afternoon and more meetings are scheduled for this upcoming week. The eight-day strike cost the 500 union workers an average of seven days pay or approximately $560,000 in wages. While approximately 200 management workers, and staff from other unions worked 12-hour shifts to fill in and provide the necessary services to the shareholders to the best of their ability, picketing and protests by union members and their supporters grew increas-

ing louder and more antagonistic as the strike dragged on, and in some isolated cases, resulted in threats against the workers filling in and some acts of vandalism within the community. Riverbay General Manager Vernon Cooper stressed that those incidents are not being taken lightly and will continue to be investigated. In addressing the employees who filled in during the strike late Tuesday afternoon and officially informing them that the strike was over and the union members were returning to their jobs Wednesday morning, Cooper said, “Yesterday, the 32BJ surrogates sent a written request to us asking for an unconditional agreement to allow the men and women of 32BJ to come back to work…Today, we did agree to an unconditional agreement to allow 32BJ workers to return to work tomorrow morning starting at 6:30 a.m. (Continued on page 4)

Insurance cap a moot issue with health care reform BY JIM ROBERTS The comprehensive health plan that Riverbay Corporation is offering in a new contract to the five hundred Local 32BJ workers in Co-op City is virtually identical to the one the union leadership is demanding, and any limits on maximum coverage will be eliminated by President Obama’s newly-passed health care reform. Local 32BJ workers who see doctors in-network through the union’s Bronx Tri-State Plan, the plan that Riverbay has offered to pay for, will see virtually no difference from their current health care coverage, according to a report prepared by First Actuarial Consulting Inc., an independent company hired by Riverbay to compared the two plans. “Someone who will always use network medical providers will see no difference in the medical plans (under most programs, more than 95% of claims are rendered through network providers),”

the report states. “Overall, the two benefit programs are very similar, and in most situations virtually identical,” First Actuarial Consulting concluded. The leadership of Local 32BJ, an affiliate of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), has demanded that Riverbay Corporation, using the money provided by Co-op City shareholders through their carrying charges, pay an extra $1.34 million per year to keep the Co-op City maintenance workers in the union’s Westchester Suburban Health Plan. The union leadership rejected Riverbay’s offer of a 2.33% annual wage increase over each of the next four years proposed to the workers before the May 31 expiration of the previous contract. Riverbay then offered to let the union workers keep the higher-priced health (Continued on page 5)

Newly elected completion we see today where it is saving the community an average of $1.5 million in energy costs each month over several recent months. Jones said upon stepping down from her Presidency, “It has been a great honor serving the residents of Co-op City over the past three years and an experience I will never forget. Serving as a Board Director comes with the responsibility of representing the people of Co-op City in the best way possible and I hope my fellow Directors will remember that. “I think Helen Atkins will make an excellent President and I’m happy to pass the baton to her,” Jones continued. “I can only hope our fellow Board members take their position as Directors as seriously as Helen and I do and we don’t see childish antics or obstructionist actions by any Board members for personal or petty reasons. I wish Helen all the best, and I will support and help her in any way I can to ensure Co-op City remains a great place to live.” Atkins won the Presidency over the only other nominee for the office Bernard Cylich, a first time Board Director but a long-time outspoken activist in the community, often challenging management and Board leadership on a number of issues over many years. Following the vote by her fellow Directors, Atkins said, “I am humbled and flattered by the support given to me by my fellow Directors just as I was humbled and grateful for the support granted to me by the shareholders of this community in making me the top vote-getter in this year’s election. I promise, as President, I will never take that support for granted and do everything in my power to make sure that this community continues to move forward as it has in recent years, helping to ensure the progress of ongoing initiatives, such as co-generation and capital repairs while welcoming the discussion of new initiatives to help make our quality of life better and keep our community affordable.” The election of the new First Vice President of the Board, unfortunately was not as clear cut as the President’s election, mainly due to the fact that three candidates were nominated to the position, rather than two. Rev. Calvin Owens, the current First Vice President, was nominated for reelection, and Directors Manny Torres and Francine Reva Jones were also nominated. Owens received the most votes, seven, followed by Torres with five, and RevaJones, three. When Cylich challenged Owens’ election based on the fact that Riverbay’s by-laws require that a majority of the Directors present at any meeting is needed to pass any action, including the election of officers, Riverbay counsel Jeffrey Buss, who oversaw the proceedings, agreed with Cylich after a brief debate and a revote was taken with the same results. It was then decided to postpone the vote until a later meeting. In a memo to the Board of Directors the next day, Buss said that Owens, who previously held the posi-

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tion of First Vice President for the last year, shall remain in that position until the Board decides to revote for the office at a later meeting and either reelect him to the office or elect another Director to the position. “I’d like to congratulate Rev. Calvin E. Owens on receiving the most votes for the position of First Vice President,” outgoing President Othelia Jones said. “As far as I’m concerned, based on his many years of service to this community, and the vote taken Wednesday evening, he truly has the ‘moral authority’ to be declared First Vice President and it’s sad that others would want to block his official election due to a technicality. Unfortunately, that’s another example of petty politics getting in the way of what’s best for Co-op City.” The office of Second Vice President went to Director Khalil Abdul-Wahhab by a vote of 11 to 4 over the other nominee, Andrea Leslie. The office of Treasurer went to Director Eleanor Bailey for a second consecutive year. She won the vote 12 to 3 over Andrea Leslie. The office of Assistant Treasurer went to Bill Gordon by a vote of 12 to 3 over Bernard Cylich. New Director Raymond Tirado won the office of Secretary by a vote of 12 to 3, and Francine Reva Jones was nominated for and won the office of Assistant Secretary unopposed. In the last order of business conducted on the evening, new President Atkins appointed Director Jose Rodriguez as the new Chair of the Board’s Audit Committee, which has oversight of Riverbay’s financial operations. The President will make the other committee appointments in the coming weeks as is the usual custom. Earlier in the evening, Gordon’s Election Committee report confirmed the official results as reported in last week’s Co-op City Times: Atkins with 2,848 votes; Cylich with 2,243 votes; Leslie with 2,179 votes; Santiago with 2,075 votes; and Tirado with 1,980 votes, won the five available three year seats. Krystal Serrano finished sixth with 1,972 votes and will fill any vacant seat should any Director step down for whatever reason during the course of this year; Lauretta Jaysura received 1,907 votes as did incumbent Director Tony Illis; Leah Graham received 1,899 votes; Herbert Moreira-Brown received 1,851 votes, Frank Belcher received 1,784 votes, Yolanda Canales Schumann received 1,776 votes; incumbent Director Michelle S. Davy received 1,562 votes, and Bruce Gitelson received 1,008 votes. At Wednesday’s meeting, Directors Illis and Davy were honored for their service on the Board prior to this year’s election. Davy, who was cited by many Directors for the insightful financial expertise she brought to the Board during her year of service, was on hand to receive her award; Illis missed the meeting due to an illness, but Othelia Jones promised to personally deliver the plaque and thank him for his six years of service on the Board.

Voting Incentive winners announced

The winners of the 2010 Voting Incentive were selected on Tuesday, June 8, in a random computerized drawing that was overseen by Director Bill Gordon, Chair of this year’s Election Committee (second left); committee members Director Francine Reva Jones, and shareholders Anna Lucas, Celestine Withey and Leonard Murrell; Riverbay’s Director of Finance Peter Merola, Riverbay’s Senior attorney Michael Munns and Kerri-Ann Sutherland of the Riverbay Legal Department. Since the first three names that were drawn did not correspond to shareholders who voted in the recently completed Riverbay Board election, they did not win the $1,500 cash prize that was being offered to each of the 3 winners. Instead, numbers 4, 5 & 6 produced winners who had voted in the election and who were not indebted to the corporation. The winning shareholders are Cleveland Berry of Building 11A (second right); Judith Jones of Building 10C (left) and Felicia Bentine of Building 19. They each picked up their check for $1,500 at Wednesday’s Open Board meeting when the newly elected Directors were officially sworn in and began serving their three year terms. Photo by Bill Stuttig

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2nd Combing Co-op City ACS’s Co-op City Relay for Life, today, June 12 & 13 Relay for Life is a signature event of the American Cancer Society (ACS) where cancer survivors are honored and those who have been lost to cancer are memorialized. This year’s Relay is being held this weekend, June 12th-13th, at Truman High School in Co-op City.

Applications for Riverbay’s youth summer lottery available Applications for the Riverbay summer youth program are currently available at the Riverbay reception area. The deadline for submission is Tuesday, June 22. The summer youth lottery is only open to Co-op City residents; residency will be verified. Summer youth who win the lottery will work in the Riverbay Grounds Department primarily performing landscaping and general grounds maintenance. Lottery drawings will be held in the Bartow Community Center, Room #31. College drawing will take place on Wednesday, June 23, at 3:00 p.m. High school lottery will be held on Thursday, June 24 at 3:00 p.m.

Co-op City Community Fair set for June 27th The Riverbay Fund and Cablevision will present the Co-op City Community Fair from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 27th on the Section 5 Greenway. The day will feature the sale of numerous items, music, games, prizes and much more. Anyone interested in being a vendor can call 718-330-3300, extension 3352 or you can pick-up an application at the Riverbay administrative office at 2049 Bartow Avenue. In case of rain, the fair will be held on July 11th.

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Co-op City Little League 2010 Season All-stars Games First baseman Julia Caraballo’s defensive plays and clutch hitting propelled the Co-op City Little League Minor Division West All-stars team to a come-from-behind win over the East All-stars. The game, which was played recently on Saturday, May 29th, started out as a pitchers duel for the first two innings. However, at the top of the third inning, the West All-Stars exploded for three runs as Teja Nelson led off with a walk. Charles Marshall and Jelani Hame followed up with hits to score two runs. Miles Baccari droved in the third run with a hard hit ground ball, which the firstbaseman Caraballo handled for an unassisted out. While the West All-stars team was being shut out, its great defensive play kept the East from scoring any more runs. At the bottom of the sixth inning with two out, Alfonso Garcia, Jhohanty Hernandez, Tracy Travis, and Julia went on a hitting barrage to tie the game which went into extra innings. The West failed to score on its half of the 7th inning, going three-up, three-down. At the bottom of the 7th inning, Jonathan Singh got on base with a walk for the East and Dorian Gaston drove him in with a walk-off double to give the East a comefrom-behind win in one of the most exciting Minor Division All-star games. Players for the West All-stars, sponsored by Knights of Pythias, Jiffy Lube and managed by Earl Williams and Brian Gilbert Jr., included Jelani Hames, Nick Alverez, Miles Baccari, Brian Mitchell, Michael Escobar, Jestin Martinez, Adonis Tineo, Jordan Williams, Joelle Williams, Tyrique Kinnes, Taje Nelson, and Brian Colon. The East All-stars, sponsored by Bay Plaza, Tact Medical Staffing and managed by Robert Grant and Aubrey Singleton, was comprised of Dorian Gaston, Tristan Lopez, Alfonso Garcia, Jhohanty Hernandez, Tracy

The Co-op City Little League Minor Division All Stars players enjoyed a free BBQ sponsored by the Einstein and Dreiser Loops Associated Supermarkets.

Travis, Julia Caraballo, Bryan Gran, Sebastian Ulanga, Jaylen Lopez, Jonathan Singh, Dasiah Williams, and Gianni Powell. In the nightcap, the Major Division East All-stars defeated the West All-stars by a score of 15 to 8. With two outs at the top of the first inning, Aiden Gomez singled, and scored on a hit by Mike Roman, who also scored after David Castillo got on base, to give the West a two run lead. The East answered back with one run as Josuah Lubiano tripled and scored on a hit by Chris Torres. The West went on to score six more runs in the following innings on hits by Aiden Gomez (3x3), Mike Roman (3x3), Justin Rollins (2x3), and Jaret Gonzalez (2x3). In the 3rd and 4th innings, the East batted around and score fourteen runs. For the East All-stars, catcher Elijah Miller (1x2) scored twice and stopped a runner at home, Joshua Lubiano (3X4) scored three times, Chris Torres (4X4) hit a base clearing double, Amari Nwogu (1X1) walked three times and scored twice, Kalid (KK) Gayle scored once, Cole Waller (1x3) scored twice, and Richard Bilthorn (1x3)

scored twice. The Major Division teams, sponsored by the Bronx Kare Dog Club, Frank Bee’s Carnival Times and Dugout Sporting Goods, were split into the All-star East, managed by Earl Williams/Al Santiago, and the All-star West managed by Edwin (Squid) Williams, Peter Ozuna and Cliff Wade. The CCLL would like to thank the Einstein Loop and Dreiser Loop Associated Supermarket for their contribution of food and soft drinks, which provided the players with a free BBQ during the All-star games. As a reminder, the CCLL will hold its annual Players Appreciation Day on Saturday, June 26. The event will include trophies for all divisions from T-ball to Majors, and free BBQ and carnival type games for all league players. The festivities will kick off with a parade at around 11 a.m. from Alcott Place to the Little League fields in Co-op City Blvd. Sponsors such as the Knight of Pythias, the Bronx Kare Dog Club, and Dymond Motor Sports have been invited to participate, along with local politicians.

Zodiac Track Club hosts annual track meet

Back row (L-R) Congressman Crowley, Meet Director Winston Dinkins, former President Robert Taylor, co-Meet Director Francis, Riverbay Board Director Reva Jones. Front row - Winners Hugh Fraser, Jonathan Jennings and Juston Grant.

BY WINSTON DINKINS The Elizabeth Gaynor/Robert Taylor Track Meet was a great success. The Lord blessed this team with a group of parents, children and community any coach can ask for. The Zodiacs parents, wearing their beautiful Zodiacs T-shirts made the track meet a great success. The Truman High School track was packed. We had teams from throughout the Tri-State area, and the pleasure of having Riverbay Board Director Reva Jones and Congressman Joseph Crowley spend time with us. Honoree and former President/Coach Robert Taylor announced the names of each participant for the 800 meter midget division spot lite races and started the race. Ms. Reva Jones and Congressman Crowley gave out the lovely trophies to the winners. We also honored Congressman Crowley with a beautiful plague for his support of the Zodiacs Track Team. The winners for the 800 meter race were: Midgets Girls: 1. Jasmine Douglas - Jueness Track Team 2:29.32 (Continued on page 8)

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“In essence, the strike is over. However, it still means that the housing company will continue to negotiate with 32BJ for a new collective bargaining agreement. It also means that there is a possibility that the union workers could walk out because we are going to allow them to come back without a new agreement. But my sense is that based on what we’ve seen and what we’ve heard from the union members, they want to come back to work, they want to have a contract, and we’re hoping that they will encourage the union to come back to the bargaining table.” The formal request to return to work came in a letter addressed to Cooper from Local 32BJ Vice President and chief negotiator Kyle Bragg. Cooper said that after consulting with Riverbay’s labor lawyers, it was decided to allow the union workers back unconditionally, even though the risk of another strike looms at any time if the negotiations break down. If that happens, Riverbay remains prepared to reinstitute its strike contingency plans which, over the course of the eight-day strike, helped maintain services at a manageable level despite the missing 500 workers. In correspondence to the union’s counsel on June 8th, Riverbay’s labor attorney and chief negotiator, Scott Trivella, informed the union leadership of Riverbay’s decision to accept the workers back while continuing to negotiate. In that letter, Trivella stated, “Although I do not believe there is any real confusion as to what truly took place between the parties, my client (Riverbay) is hopeful,

given the perceived spirit of your letter, that a meaningful accord can be had between the parties with a complete reservation of our respective legal positions. “Given the foregoing, Riverbay accepts the union’s unconditional offer to return to work. As such, please inform membership to return to work Wednesday, June 9th, 2010. Moreover, kindly have a representative of the union contract my office to schedule a negotiation date immediately.” The union, in announcing the end of the work stoppage, which they called a “lockout” and Riverbay called a “strike,” said in a prepared statement attributed to Bragg, “On the one week anniversary of the Co-op City lockout, I am pleased to announce that Riverbay has accepted the union’s offer to return to work and resume contract negotiations. We hope that we can reach a fair agreement that is good for workers and Co-op City residents. The men and women who keep Co-op City running deserve quality health care and a fair wage just as Co-op City residents deserve top quality service and maintenance—not the mounting piles of garbage and reduced services that they’ve been forced to endure for the past week.” The eight-day strike, and even the days leading up to it, were marked by divergent rhetoric released to the citywide media by the union, claiming they were locked out and also claiming that the workers were being told by Riverbay to accept a wage freeze. These claims were being made and in many cases repeated

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by mainstream media without question despite the fact that the union’s own press release in the hours before the walk-out began referred to the action as a “strike” and an “off the record” advisory sent to select editors and reporters the day before the walk-out referred to the action as a “strike.” It wasn’t until nearly three hours into the work stoppage that the union decided to spin their action as a “lockout” in media releases and handouts. The union’s repeated claims of a wage freeze being offered by Riverbay was repeatedly and publicly denied by Riverbay, including at a press conference just hours after the strike was called where General Manager Cooper, before several mainstream television stations and newspapers, flatly stated that Riverbay offered since the start of negotiations a 2.33% annual increase in wages to the union workers for each year over the next four years, the same wage increase received by Local 32BJ in the other four boroughs in a recently agreed upon contract in April. Despite these very public statements, the wage freeze spin was continually sold to the mainstream media by the powerful, politically connected union. The one area of contention that both Riverbay and the union concedes to be the major sticking point is the health care coverage for the Local 32BJ workers, with the union insisting that its members stay with their current plan, called the Westchester Suburban plan while Riverbay insists that the workers be returned to the Bronx or Tri-State plan they were previously enrolled in before the last contract. (See related story of page 1). The Bronx or Tri-State plan will cost shareholders $1.34 million less per year than the Westchester plan, management contends. Management has also repeatedly argued that every other housing company in the Bronx has its Local 32BJ workers in the Bronx plan, so why not Co-op City? Management has said that a preliminary agreement between management and the union was reached early on in the negotiations whereby the union agreed to create a separate plan just for Riverbay and if they were unable to come up with an agreeable plan, then the Local 32BJ Co-op City workers would be returned to the Bronx plan. According to management, a handshake agreement was reached on May 12, but on May 17th, Riverbay management was informed that the union was no longer willing to abide by that preliminary

agreement. The week prior to the work stoppage, negotiations brought little or no progress and on May 28th, three days before the expiration of the contract, Riverbay began activating a strike contingency plan and management workers and those from other unions were told to report to work at 7 a.m. on June 1st and be prepared to work 12-hour shifts, six days a week to help get the community through the strike. More than 200 workers did just that for the eight-day strike and secretaries, accountants, purchasing agents and many other workers put down their pens, calculators, and telephones for at least a good portion of their work days to perform tasks way beyond those in their agreed-upon job descriptions. At the end of the strike, Cooper, in addressing staff members who worked to continue services to the shareholders, said, “I am very proud of you. You guys worked extremely hard. I am so impressed to see people take on tasks that were asked of them without hesitation or without any complaining. I’ve seen especially the women working extremely hard. It’s been very impressive. It also gave you all an opportunity to come together which is something that Riverbay has a history of doing very well in a crisis and you guys worked hard and worked smart and did what was necessary to solve a problem in a crisis. You are to be commended. Thank you very much.” When the Local 32BJ workers returned to their jobs Wednesday morning, they were not greeted with animosity, but instead were invited to a brief welcome back reception with coffee and donuts held in each of the three community centers and were reassured by top management officials that management would work their hardest to reach a fair agreement and conclusion to the sometimes bitter labor impasse. Herb Freedman, Principal for Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc., said to the workers who were welcomed back at the Bartow Community Center: “We are happy to have you back. If there is anything that you need, we are here. If there is anything that you see, let us know. It is important that we get that team spirit going again. Take care of business and let us fight the fight. We say we are doing the right thing for the cooperators. They say they are doing the right thing for you. The bottom line is that somewhere in the middle, you know we will get back together. That is true of all labor disputes so I think we will be fine.”

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Health care coverage if that’s what they wanted, but in return, they would give up the raises to pay for a portion of the extra costs associated with remaining in the Suburban health plan. The union rejected that proposal also, according to Riverbay. In a June 10 message to the Co-op City community, Riverbay management explained what is at stake for shareholders. “32BJ, in a recent handout, referred to the plan Co-op City would like to offer as risky health care coverage. That’s surprising since it’s the same health care plan enjoyed by every other 32BJ worker in the Bronx. “Every residential building in the Bronx that employs 32BJ workers provides this plan, the ‘North Plan’, except Co-op City. Co-op City is in the Westchester Suburban plan at an annual additional cost to the residents of $1.34 million,” management explained. “Why is this demand important? Because every million dollars it costs the cooperators of Co-op City to keep 32BJ workers in the Westchester Suburban plan means a 1% carrying charge increase to them – which they can’t afford and shouldn’t have to pay,” management said. A detailed comparison of the two union-run health care plans shows that workers have the same coverage for almost all medical bills. They would spend the same on drug co-pays and have the same 100% coverage for hospital stays, outpatient surgery, ambulance service, home health services and a host of other services, along with zero annual deductibles, if they stay in-network. If they go out of network, the plan would cover 50% of costs instead of the 70% of costs under the current plan. Other differences, according to the First Actuarial Consulting report, include: eligibility for retiree health

Congratulations! The Superintendent of the United States Navy Academy and Class of 2010 announced that M ar cus Kyle J ohnson, the grandson of Pearl Tucker and the late Melvin Torain of Building 26C, was a candidate for the degree of Bachelor of Science with a major in Quantitative Economics at the Graduation Exercises on Friday, May 28th at 10 o’clock a.m. at Annapolis, Maryland. Let God be the Glory. Love! —Uncles & cousins

Disabled advocate John Rose recognized by City Council leadership

John Rose, Co-op City’s leading advocate for the disabled, was recently congratulated by City Council Speaker Christine Quinn for 18 months of service as a Bronx representative on the Council’s Advisory Board on Transportation of the Handicapped. Rose began his term on December 4th, 2008, and the term will expire on December 3rd of this year. The City Council’s Transportation Committee Chairman James Vacca said: “There is no better advocate for the disabled community than John Rose. I was pleased to advocate his appointment. In my capacity as District Manager of Community Board 10 serving the Co-op City community for over 25 years, I worked with John and know of his tireless commitment and knowledge. Co-op City and the Bronx could not have made a better choice.”

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benefits (age 62 after 20 years of service, instead of 15 years); no coverage at walk-in dental centers; and life insurance of $15,000 instead of $25,000. Members of Local 32BJ at Co-op City pay no premiums for full family health insurance including medical, dental, optical and prescription drug coverage. Other workers in Co-op City pay a portion of their health care premiums. The 32BJ workers don’t pay any premiums into their pension, supplemental and retirement benefit plan, which is paid for entirely by Co-op City. In addition, the maintenance workers receive 10 paid sick days (with pay and a bonus for unused sick days), 12 paid holidays, four personal days and up to five weeks vacation. The 32BJ union leadership has made the one major difference between the two plans, an annual and lifetime cap on medical coverage, the biggest obstacle to reaching a new contract. Scott Trivella, the attorney representing Riverbay Corporation in the labor contract negotiations, said Riverbay has offered to protect the workers from any cap limits until the new federal law eliminating the limits goes into effect. “We explained to the union that even if it meant retaining the current plan until the elimination of the caps, which is scheduled for January 1, 2011, if it just meant bridging the gap for six months or so, Riverbay is willing to do that. Unfortunately, they weren’t willing to accept that,” Trivella said. According to a report prepared by the U.S. Congress, the new national health care reform act, signed by President Obama on March 23, stops insurance companies from placing limits on the amount of coverage they provide.

In 2010, the new law “prohibits all health plans from placing lifetime limits on coverage, and prohibits the use of restrictive annual limits in all employer plans and new plans in the individual market,” the Congressional report, prepared by the Committees on Ways & Means, Energy & Commerce, and Education & Labor, states. And in the comparison of the two plans prepared by First Actuarial Consulting, the limits on coverage are also addressed. “The Annual and Lifetime maximums under the Suburban [Westchester] plan are more generous than under the Tri-State [Bronx] plan,” the consulting report states. “However, these differences will likely disappear as both plans will be required to eventually eliminate these maximums under the newly enacted health care reform legislation.” The higher cost Suburban plan has no annual maximum coverage amount and a $1 million out-of-network lifetime maximum, while the Tri-State plan has a $200,000 annual cap and a $2 million lifetime cap. Both of those caps are eliminated under the Obama reform legislation. Trivella questioned whether concern about caps, which has been addressed by Riverbay, is the real reason the union leadership refuses to sign the new deal being offered to them. “I’m not suggesting that the caps are not a real issue, but I think it’s just about stubbornness and unwillingness by the union leadership to be flexible in their position and allow us to be like all the other signatory contractors in Bronx County,” Trivella said. “Caps are not an issue for us and I don’t think it should be an issue for them, not if they are really interested in moving forward and reaching an agreement.”

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Candidates say “Thank You” I’d like to thank everyone who supported me in my run for the Riverbay Board of Directors. I’d also like to congratulate all of the winners of the election and wish them much success in their terms on the Board. I had the pleasure on running with Helen Atkins and with the support of Director Othelia Jones, both of whom I admire and respect very much for their dedication to the

residents of this community and their unwavering commitment to do what they believe is in the best interests of the cooperators of Co-op City. In addition to my running mates, I also got to know former Director Michelle Davy and hope to work with her in the future. Although I was unsuccessful in winning a seat on the Riverbay Board, I will continue to serve this great community in whatever

capacity I possibly can. I will also continue to work with those who are serious about bringing meaningful programs to the residents of this beautiful community that we call home. Once again, thank you very much for supporting my candidacy for the Riverbay Board of Directors. —K r yst al Ser r an o

My election to the Riverbay Board, with an even greater plurality than last year, is a rejection of the furious personal attacks directed at me and the Coalition To Save Affordable Housing. Votes for me were votes to halt the eviction of our children from youth and other service centers, and to stop giving personal financial information of cooperators to credit agencies. Cooperators voted for democratizing the governance of Co-op City and for making our financial books accessible to cooperators. They voted for open Board meetings and monthly gallery sessions. They voted for stopping the financial hemorrhaging of Riverbay – for replacing the real estate managing company with a general manager, and for ending the costly outsourcing policy that the manage-

ment company has saddled Co-op City with. Finally, votes for me expressed cooperator desire to retain the benefits of MitchellLama status and keep Co-op City from being privatized. First and foremost, among those I am grateful to is my wife, Olivia, who has been by my side with unflagging patience, and guidance through the years of defamation and disappointing runs for the Board. I also honor the extraordinary efforts of those who mounted a really heroic campaign against great odds: the “Team for Change” candidates: Andrea Leslie, Yolanda Canales Schumann, Leah Graham and Herbert Moreira-Brown; the support of Coalition’s Exec. Members; the scores of volunteers who labored mightily shoving campaign literature

under every Co-op City door; and the many who contributed funds. We’ll stick to our pledges. We’ll do all that can be done to democratize the community, to rationalize its management and finances, but we’ll be swimming upstream and will need the help and support of all our members, friends and supporters both on and off the Board. Everyone is invited to join in celebrating our election, 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 14, Bartow Center, Room 28. The city-wide Cooperators United 4 Mitchell-Lama will be holding its meeting today, 10:30 a.m., at 105 East 22nd Street. Main agenda item: cooperators rights in relations with their Boards and management. —Ber nar d C ylich

I would like to start by congratulating all of the elected and re-elected Board members. I look forward to working together with them in aiding to meet the needs of our community by making sound decisions that will enhance the quality of life we have here. I want to thank so very much all the wonderful people, friends, neighbors, and family members who voted to re-elect me to the Riverbay Board of Directors. I will certainly do my best to represent you and help in any way that I can. There are great things to look forward to here in Co-op City and great work to be done to ensure that we maintain the best. I vow to perform with-

out compromise. I welcome your concerns and your ideas; together we can keep the vision for a great Co-op City alive. I would also like to acknowledge and give special thanks to Board Director Manny Torres, who helped sponsor and endorse me from the inception and believed in me. Also, Board Directors Rev. Owens, Al Shapiro, Jose Rodriguez, Leticia Morales, and Khalil Abdul-Wahhab who endorsed and helped to sponsor the “A” team.” Your support was well appreciated. Thank you for recognizing the best and being there to help me achieve the victory I now share with Helen Atkins and Ray Tirado, two outstanding individuals

I had the pleasure of running with on the “A” team. To Lauretta and Krystal, I hope you continue to strive to serve in the community, perhaps on one of the committees or on the Board in the future. I know you both have a heart to serve. To all once again, thank you! Para toda me gente latina, muchas gracias por sus voto. Me ciento muy orgullosa de ser una representante latina con poder en la junta de Directores De Riverbay. Estoy aqui para servirle, y ayudar a la comunidad como yo pueda. Gracias por su apollo. Que Dios Bendiga a toda las gente y familias de Co-op City. —E velyn San t iago

I would like to thank the residents of Co-op City for their support and entrusting me to serve as their representative. I will work endlessly to bring this community forward united as one. And much thanks to my running mates, Helen Atkins, Evelyn Santiago,

Lauretta Jaysura and Krystal Serrano. Also thanks and appreciation to Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, Leticia Morales and Al Shapiro. And all our supporters who helped spread our message across. A special thank you to Emmanuel

Torres, who recognized my commitment to our great community like his own and supported me from beginning to end. I could not have done it without you, Manny. God Bless America. —R a ym on d T ir a d o

Big loser To t h e E d it or : I guess I shouldn’t be surprised, but I was amazed to once again read City News trying to paint Tony Illis in a negative light with a ridiculous headline. Tony ran in the annual Board election and placed in the top half of the 14 candidates, so I’m not sure how that means he was big loser. In fact, in my eyes, and the eyes of so many others, Tony Illis isn’t a loser at all.

I have the utmost respect, and I admire Tony for doing more for this community and its residents, despite being physically handicapped, than so many of the healthy so-called leaders in Co-op City. City News is pathetic and insulting. I have to laugh when I see that two of the candidates endorsed by City News came in 12th and 14th. Perhaps City News was the one that lost big in the Board election.

Tony doesn’t need to be a Board Director to continue to bring great program to the community, like the popular Jazzmobile and the wonderful and thoroughly entertaining Black Spectrum Theater, which many cooperators have enjoyed seeing. Tony Illis is number one in my book, and always will be for all he does. —Dor is Wells

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Public Safety Report

CCPD takes action against persons caught writing graffiti The Co-op City Department of Public Safety and the New York City Police Department have taken proactive steps to enforce Graffiti Laws in Co-op City. Graffiti may seem like a victimless crime, but it, in fact, causes unsightly damage which is expensive to correct. Graffiti can also lead to more serious crimes, violence or involvement in gangs. Graffiti has been used to mark drug or gang “territory.” It is important for residents, especially those with teenage or young adult children, to be aware of laws pertaining to graffiti, as well as the signs of involvement in the graffiti culture. Graffiti and even gang-like graffiti has been embraced by pop culture. Graffiti can be seen in videos and on popular clothing. Graffiti has even been embraced as an art form and can be seen in museums and galleries. Graffiti is colorful and can be a means of artistic expression. However, when graffiti defaces the property of another person without the permission of the owner, it becomes a crime. Graffiti on public property is always illegal. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety works with the New York City Police Department’s Citywide Vandals

Task Force. The Citywide Vandals Task Force is responsible for tracking and preventing vandalism in all 5 boroughs. When the Department of Public Safety conducts building sweeps, potential gang related, biased or threatening graffiti is forwarded to the 45th Precinct. The Vandals Task Force compiles books of the worst offenders’ “tags,” graffiti signatures, so that when they are caught, they can be charged with all graffiti they are responsible for throughout the five boroughs. The New York City Police Department Citywide Vandals Task Force is based in Brooklyn with a satellite command in Manhattan and a Graffiti Coordinator in every precinct. The unit falls under the direction of the Transit Bureau because the subway system is still at the heart of the graffiti culture. The Task Force aims to eliminate graffiti by educating the public by speaking at schools and community meetings. More information about the New York City Citywide Vandals Task Force may be obtained at www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/crime_prev ention/citywide_vandals_taskforce.shtml or by phone at (718) 265-8899.

Riverbay Corporation works to reduce and eliminate graffiti by quickly painting over graffiti after it is photographed and documented by the Department of Public Safety. Rapid removal of graffiti cuts down on the amount of additional graffiti added as a part of a “graffiti dialogue” between different groups or associates. The laws against graffiti vandals are serious in the City of New York. It is illegal for minors to purchase spray paint or broad tipped markers; storeowners are also held accountable. Any person found defacing public or private property with aerosol spray paint, broad tipped markers or etching acid will be charged to the fullest extent of the law. New York City offers a reward of $500 (Five Hundred Dollars) to any person who provides information leading to the apprehension, prosecution or conviction of any person who vandalizes property. Persons with information about graffiti should call 3-1-1 or (212) 639-9675 from telephone numbers outside New York City’s five boroughs. Persons should also contact the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050. Parents should be aware of any evidence that their children are in any way

involved with graffiti. Possession of spray paint or markers should be watched for. Paint stains on skin or clothing are also a sign that a child may be involved with graffiti. Speak to your child and explain the consequences if you think they may be involved. Graffiti enforcement is serious business in all areas of New York City. Any person arrested for graffiti offenses will also receive a Co-op City community complaint for Anti-Social conduct in connection with their arrest. A community complaint carries a monetary fine which doubles with each offense. Residents are reminded that bike riding is not permitted near buildings, in shopping malls or anywhere else signs prohibiting bicycle riding are posted. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

derly, trying to block workers from entering the building to complete flooring repairs. The individual was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. M a y 31 - 140 C a r ver Loop: A 24 year old man was the victim of an assault by at least 30 individuals. According to witnesses, several males exited vehicles and chased the victim and two of his friends. The two friends escaped, but the victim tripped and fell and was attacked. The male, although injured, is expected to make a full recovery. This matter is currently under investigation. M a y 31 - 120 Aldr ich Str eet : CCPD officers took a woman into custody after she became disorderly, refusing to comply with current regulations requiring the laundry rooms to close at 6 p.m.

The new and temporary change of hours was imposed by Riverbay Corporation as a result of the current strike situation. The woman was issued a summons and released. M a y 30 - 4160 Hu tch inson R iver Pa r k wa y E a st : CCPD officers responded to a report of a woman menaced by a male with a chain. The complaint also alleges the male assaulted the female prior to arrival of the officers. Upon arrival, the male fled the scene, but was pursued. After a foot chase and search, the male was located. The individual was arrested and charged with menacing, brandishing a chain, and assault. He was processed into the Bronx criminal court system to be arraigned and answer to the charges against him.

Public Safety Blotter: May 30 - June 5 J u ne 5 - 100 Alcott Pla ce: Several persons were involved in a verbal dispute at this location. The individuals were instructed to disperse and one of them became belligerent with officers and refused to leave the area. He was subsequently arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. During the processing phase, it was discovered that the defendant had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. As a result, he was remanded to Bronx central booking to be held on the warrant. J u ne 1 - 100 Ben chley Pla ce: A food delivery person was the victim of an armed robbery. Two unidentified persons approached the complainant and removed an unknown amount of cash. There were no injuries involved and an investigation is currently underway.

J u ne 1 - 149 Dr eiser L oop: CCPD officers on quality of life alert observed a male drinking an alcoholic beverage in public. The individual was arrested and charged with consuming alcohol in public, a violation of the New York City administration code. The man was then found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest. He was returned to Bronx criminal court to answer for the warrant. J un e 1 - 755 C o-op C ity Bouleva r d: A youth reported to CCPD officers that an unknown male forcibly removed his backpack that contained an iPhone. As a result, officers conducted a canvass for the man with negative results. The victim was not injured. J une 1 - 100 E instein L oop: A male at this location became disor-

Congratulations, Jovan!!

Co-op City resident J ova n Smit h recently graduated from Eastside Community High School in Manhattan, N.Y. He attended his prom at Giando’s in Brooklyn last week with his date, E st efa n y M a n zu l, also an Eastside graduate. J ova n will be attending Gettysburg in PA in the fall and E st efa n y, SUNY Albany. Congratulations and continued success to them both. Love & kisses. —Sylvia , C a r lt on, Xenovia , Am ir, R oz, M a r y An n a nd a h ost of fa m ily a nd fr ien d s. Photo by M.A. Sowah

Congratulations, Ivy! Sonia Ivy An dr a des of Co-op City was also among the 2010 graduating class at Eastside Community High School in Manhattan, N.Y. She attended her high school prom at Giando’s in Brooklyn, N.Y. recently with her prom date, Ta ylor Sowa h, also a Co-op City resident who will be graduating from Miller Place High School in Miller Place, L.I. later this month. I vy won a basketball scholarship to SUNY Sullivan Community College in NY where she will attend in the fall and represent the school in the sport, while Ta ylor is still deciding from among the 7 colleges/universities he has been accepted to. Continued success to you both. L ove — Mom , R oz, sister, Sha neé, Nick, Aiden, M ike, Sonia , M a r y Ann a nd a h ost of fa m ily a nd fr iend s.

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Zodiac 2. Nia Lundy Hall’s Express Track Team 2:37.39 3. Kijara Sumter Hall’s Express Track Team 2:43.07 M id get Boys 800m 1. Hugh Frazier Zodiacs Track Team 2:25.65 2. Jonathan Jennings Metro Eagles 2:33.55 3. Juston Grant Abbe Panthers 2:34.18 To see results, pictures and videos of the meet, go to Zodiacstrack.org. The parents and parent committee outdid themselves. They prepared and sold jerk chicken, fried chicken, king fish, peas and rice, hamburgers, hot dogs, breakfast food, sal-

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ads, Zodiacs T-shirts, water, juice, soda and ices. They also prepared our children for their races since the Zodiacs coaches had to direct the meet. The parents conducted the registration and gave out the awards without any problems and this was no easy task, with the amount of participants we had. We had a 50/50 raffle. Our alumni athletes performed a great job setting up the children for the races, posting the results and assisting the officials. World known DJ E-Kim, entertained us with music. It was a great team effort and I would like to thank all who supported us. The Lord also blessed us with great weather.

On Sunday, our high school athletes competed in the PSAL Freshman/ Sophomore Championship. The following were in the top six (6): Beverly Seignious won the 400 meter hurdles, 2nd in the 1500 meter run and 6th in the 800 meter run. Erica Pate took 6th in the 400 meter run and the 4 x 100 relay. Chidinma Aqwu took 6th in the 200 meter race and 5th in the 4 x 100 relay. Jason Tomlinson took 2nd in the Sophomore boys 100 meter and 400 meter race. Michael Hallir took 5th in the triple jump and won the high jump. Shane Cherry took 5th in the 400 meter run and 6th in the 200 meter race. Kevin

Mathis had a clean sweep, he won the 200, 400 and 400 meter hurdles race. If you have or know of any children between the ages of 6 and 16, who are looking to utilize track and field to improve their horizon, please contact us. Please help us continue to advance our children by sending a tax deductible donation to the Zodiacs Track Foundation, to P.O. Box 67, Bronx, New York 10475. For additional information, please contact President Thomas Francis at 718-679-2060 or co-President Winston Dinkins at 914-441-6196, email WATCLT @AOL.COM or visit our website ZODIACSTRACK.ORG.

Co-op City Toastmasters Our current program year 2009-2010 will end on June 30. By all accounts, it has been an exciting year and the club once again achieves the TM International “Presidents Distinguish” Club Award. At the last meeting, held Thursday, June 3rd, outgoing President Lauretta Jaysura thanked her executive team and club members for achieving both their individual goals and club goals during the year. She also expressed great appreciation to the club for making her vision the club’s vision – that is, to be “the Biggest, the Best in the Bronx Club” and working consistently hard to make this true. It has been a banner year as seen by Ms. Marva Dolphin, Mr. F.

Clinton Murray, Ms. Cherryanne Nicholas (and herself) achieving Competent Communicator Awards and Ms. Lorna Smith and Mr. Bill Bute achieving Advanced Communicator Awards (reaching bronze and gold levels) all this year! In addition, the club celebrated its 9th Anniversary at the very popular Pine Restaurant with more than thirty members, guests and friends in attendance. Two successful Speech Contests were held and many other exciting, learning and fun events took place. Membership continues to rise, members continue to excel and move forward with the new confidence they have gained as

members of our club. President Jaysura ran for office as a member of the Board of Directors in her housing co-op, Mr. Bill Bute served as the Dean of the Toastmasters Leadership Institute and Ms. Jeanette Steadman served as a committee chairperson for the Spring District Conference. Also, both Ms. Dianne and Debra Jones are on track to achieving the Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM), which is the highest award one can achieve. There is much to boast about in Club #3824 and we look forward to continued success. Congratulations to the incoming officers for 2010-2011: President – Ms. Judith Slowly, VP Education – Ms. Donna

Chappell, VP Membership – Ms. Kim Patterson, VP Public Relations – Mr. Brian Gillard, Secretary – Ms. Kadisha Currie, and Treas. Ms. Lauretta J. Jaysura. Remember, we meet on a regular basis, summer months included, the first and third Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. sharp. Address: 4160 Hutchinson Parkway E., Bldg. 32B in the ground floor meeting room. We welcome you to join us and have fun while you learn to improve your speaking and communication skills. Toastmasters is the only place where you make no mistakes, only progress. —Lauretta Jaysura

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Building 25 Association We hope as you read this that the strike is a distant memory and that we no longer have to be concerned about those cooperators that are either too lazy or inconsiderate about taking their garbage to the dumpster pad. Perhaps they don’t know what a dumpster pad is or where it is located. They obviously do not care about the appearance of the grounds in front or

rear of our building. Then again, maybe we will still have to be concerned about them. The management staff and other workers have been doing a commendable job in helping Co-op City survive during these difficult times. The next and last association meeting until

September will be on Tuesday, June 22, at 7:30 p.m. in the association room located behind the building. At this final meeting, we hope to fill the open position on the association board. REMEMBER, IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING. —Dock Harvey

Building 18 Association Our next general meeting is Monday, June 21st at 7:00 p.m. in the association room. This is our last meeting until September 20th, as stated in last week’s article. Special foods will be prepared and served at this meeting, so please attend and bring a friend. Building 18 Newsletter (EIGHTEEN TODAY) e-mail address is: BLDG18newsIetter@aol.com. If you have some news, announcements, jokes, recipes, poems, etc. that you would like to share with your neighbors, please send it

Building 24 Association Hi, neighbor. Yes, we are still neighbors – if not your Association board members. As you may know, this year has been one crisis after another. However, please know that we have your interest at heart and want to continue our “togetherness.” To that end, we are going to have a meeting on TUESDAY, JUNE 15TH at 7:30 p.m. in our Meeting Room. We still have unfinished business — collection of dues, obtaining funds to upgrade our meeting room and for Floria (our Gardner), to name a few. Please come on down and join in our “Summer Clearance” and “Fall Planning.” We’ll show our Love, if you show your presence. Smile! —Celestine Withey

Building 20 Association Our next meeting will take place on Thursday, June 17, at 7:30 p.m. in rear of lobby 20A. Messrs. Donovan Plummer, Grounds Director, and Wilmer Rodrigues, Supervisor of Porters, have been invited to address the membership. We are still waiting for a reply from Mr. Vernon Cooper to our request to transfer our quarters to the much larger room behind section “B” lobby. Refreshments and 50/50 will be offered. —William R. Craft

Church of the Savior Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; a warm welcome awaits you!! We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at (718) 320-0002 or (917) 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 no what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you. Church of the Savior is located at 120 DeKruif Place – street level, (under Building 7 near Dreiser Loop). Take the 26, 28, 30 or QBX1 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl. Divine Word delivered by Rev. Gregory McMillan, Assistant Pastor. (Continued on page 27)

to the e-mail address above before Tuesday, June 15th. Lawson is still having men’s meetings on every other Tuesday in the association room at 7:00 p.m. Anyone can attend. IT IS NOT just for men. Ruth Edwards and her SIAP teens are collecting cans and bottles for deposit, to help towards their European trip next year. We encourage you to always check the bulletin board for updates. RE M INDE R : Please be vigilant when you SEE some-

thing and SAY something. To all the fathers, we wish you an enjoyable and safe holiday. Summer begins June 21st. Please stay out of the heat as much as possible and drink plenty of fluids. We wish you a healthy and safe summer. Our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved families and to the sick and homebound. We pray for your speedy recovery. TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! —Ger t ie Br own

Coalition to Save Affordable Housing T W O C OAL I T I O N C ANDI DAT E S SC O R E I N E L E C T I O N, C E L E BR AT E M ONDAY, J UNE 14, 7: 30, RO O M 28, BART OW C O M M UNI T Y C E NT E R Join us in celebrating the election of Bernard Cylich and Andrea Leslie to the Riverbay Board of Directors. It’ll be a pot luck affair on June 14th at 7:30 p.m. in the Bartow Center, Room 28, and if you can add something to the pot, please contact Dolores Rankin, 718-379-0910. C U F O R M -L L AW YE R S T O TAL K O N H O USI NG I SSUE S The city-wide Cooperators United 4 Mitchell-Lama will be holding its membership meeting today, Saturday, June 12, at 10:30 a.m., at the Community Service Society, 105 East 22nd Street. The main agenda item will be cooperators rights in relations with their Boards of Directors and managements. This will be a great opportunity to clarify DHCR rules, Board resolutions, occupancy agreements, etc. The discussion will be led and questions fielded by Barry Mallin and Joan Meyler. Both are lawyers and members of the organization. AL BANY L E G I SL AT O R S TAC K L I NG H O USI NG I SSUE S

A number of bills related to housing are making their way through the chambers of New York State legislature. A bill (A11156) introduced by Assemblyperson Linda Rosenthal would institute a 4 year moratorium following a failed voluntary dissolution referendum vote by a Mitchell-Lama cooperative. Bill (9230A) already adopted by the assembly would require M-L developments, whether rental or co-op, buying out of the program to be subject to rent stabilization laws. NE W S T O H E E D The recent indictment of a cement testing company, and an admission that inspection data on asbestos and lead has been faked is troubling. Riverbay’s Board should require a careful management review of all reports from companies that have tested the concrete flooring in our restored garages, and the city inspections of asbestos and lead in our Co-op City structures. J O I N T H E C OAL I T I O N T O SAVE AF F O R DABL E H O USI NG Send membership fee of $10 to P.O. Box 64, Bronx, NY 10475. For information about us: Visit our web page - www.ctsah.net. Write – P.O. Box 64, Bronx, —Ber n a r d C ylich NY 10475.

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Broun Place Townhouse Association Today, take time to come out and support Relay for Life, American Cancer Society’s Co-op City Event being held in the Truman High School field from 1 p.m. to 1 a.m. tomorrow. Broun Place Association is represented at this event. All are invited to attend the Broun Place Townhouse Association, June 17th meeting in Rm. 31, 7 p.m. The June 17th meeting’s agenda is an informative and pertinent one that is “right on” with current events. We have invited Mr. Arthur Feinberg, retired educator and active teaching professional to help us understand and define the players in the New York State education forefront. Do you know what a charter school is? Do you know how to select a high school today? How are public schools funded? What is the role of the principal in a public high school? Why do some students wear uniforms and others not in the public high school? Everyone is invited to ask their questions and discuss these

Building 32 Association The Building Association had its final meeting of the 2009-2010 year. This meeting was held on Saturday, June 5, at 5 p.m. The date and time of the meeting represented a big change. The Executive Board is trying to schedule the meeting so that it is convenient. We had no outside guest speakers for this meeting. Instead, we were the guest speakers and were encouraged to bring our complaints, and questions to the meeting. The complaints ranged from behavior in the laundry room to construction defects. Specifically, they are as follows: The suggestion was made that it should be mandatory that the convectors be cleaned each year. When an air conditioner has a leak in the floor above your apartment, there is a good chance that you will have one too. If you are ill or elderly, you can schedule maintenance to clean them for you. When will we get our new windows? Eleanor, our president, won’t believe it until they put up the scaffolding for the installation. In other words, she doesn’t know. Putting garbage in the compactor rooms inappropriately can cause accidents and roaches. Pizza boxes should be flattened, rolled up and tied, and tossed down the compactor chute. Medium to large cereal boxes can be flattened and put on the shelf. Anything else can be taken to the basement. Speak to your neighbors about the garbage problem. Try to get their cooperation! UPS is not making deliveries during the strike. Noisy neighbors. If you are bothered by noise, it’s important to document everything: Times the noise occurs, when you call public safety, and the name and number of the officer answering the call. If public safety gets no results, speak to your area manager. If the elevator light is out for the button for your floor, call the CSO office. People are sorting the dirty laundry in the laundry room carts or on the tables. These carts are used for clean clothes. Also, children use the carts as toys, carriages, and they are taken upstairs. Be considerate! Sort your laundry upstairs. If you see our carts being abused or taken and happen to have your cell phone with you, call public safety. Basically, the solution to many problems is call maintenance or the CSO office, and become a good neighbor. Avoid behavior that will negatively affect your neighbors. The meeting ended with wonderful refreshments served because of the early time of the meeting and raffles and door prizes. Have a wonderful, safe summer! —B. Peter son

Building 15 Association Our next month Building Association meeting will be on Thursday, June 17th at 7 p.m. in the basement. This will be our last meeting before the summer vacation. We will have a guest speaker, Chief Frank Apollo of Public Safety. Please come down to our meeting and bring a neighbor. Refreshments will be served. We will also have a 50/50 raffle. —Sandy Krasnove

important topics. Following the discussion, refreshments will be available. Materials left by Mr. Pou on the Health Care Program, Medicare and co-insurance are still available – just let your president know you want them and she will deliver the material to you. It is great to have people like Mr. Pou available to share their knowledge. Mr. Pou promised he will be back in the autumn to answer more questions for us. Broun Place neighbors, please, if you see something, say something. This slogan should be followed. Documentation of problems is required in order for action to take place. Please alert Public Safety to people who are breaking cooperator rules. For example, over the Memorial Day weekend, Broun Place neighbors saw people barbequing under a tree behind our units. There is no barbequing allowed on our grounds. Thank you, Public Safety, for coming to our aide.

At this time and always, keep Co-op City clean. Hold your hand garbage for a waste-can. Waste-bins are conveniently located. Make it your goal to participate in maintaining and improving Co-op City. If you have a cat that hasn’t been spayed/neutered, do not let it out. Take your garbage to the dumpster pads. People caught putting bagged kitchen garbage in the litter waste-cans will be issued a community complaint. Co-op City rules are enforced by the Public Safety Department at 718-671-3050; call 9-1-1 for police emergencies. The association wishes a speedy and complete recovery to those who are ill and shut in and sends kudos and best wishes to all celebrating an event. If you would like your celebration mentioned, just drop the president of the association a note. —E va La zaa r

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Black Forum Defensive Driving Our defensive driving course will be back on Saturday, June 19th, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-3208035. Please mail your check in the amount of $35 to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. All money must be received at least one week prior to the class. No personal checks will be accepted on the day of the class, only cash. Black Forum Aerobics classes Get in shape. Recent medical studies have shown that women who exercise 12 hours a week can lower their cholesterol levels by 20 points or more. Won’t you join us every Monday and Wednesday, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the

Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium A, for aerobics classes by Body by Andrea. Classes are $3 per person. Please call to register, (718) 320-8035. New York Lyons Mane Track Club If your child, 8 - 17 years old, would like to run track, join the New York Lyons Mane Track Club, under the professional guidance of Don Lyons. Call to register, 718-320-8035. Emergency Food Program New Hours & Days We are now open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live

within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. In order to receive food, you must present a current photo ID such as a nondriver ID 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. Baby food now available We now have baby food in stock. Hurry while supplies last. Volunteers urgently needed! Would you like to volunteer? Contact us at (718) 320-8035. Please help us to help you More food can be made available,

however, in order to do so, we have to pay the pick-up and transportation costs. We ask the community to donate $1 - $5 to the Black Forum of Co-op City. Please send your donations to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. We Need You - Join Us Today 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: tonyshome10475@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call us or visit us in Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

Co-op City Branch of the NAACP June has busted out all over and those that attended the “Pre-Father’s Day Disco Dance, NAACP Co-op City Branch Fundraiser” this past Saturday bore witness to the effect June, good music and most of all, good people can turn out. In conjunction with the dance, the Leonard and Joan Murrell family celebrated their mother’s birthday and Branch President Elayne Cole and Mr. Cole celebrated a birthday and wedding anniversary. Congratulations to both families and may we all celebrate together again, next year. The branch thanks all who attended

The Building 30 Association (A & B) is here for you! There is always an advantage to becoming a member of your association. Won’t you please join? Be sure to read the Building 30 Bulletin Board located in your lobby to learn of future get together events. Attention: We have an email address. It is: Building30@hotmail.com.

and says let’s keep the spirit going. How to do that? Come to the last meeting/party of the season, Sunday, June 27th at 3 p.m. in the meeting center. Your ticket is to please bring a dish to share. The music for the dance party was presented by “Total Experience”, DJ Stone. He selected our favorites and rocked it along with line dances and fun questions. We thank Ms. Eleanor Donnelly for her work and all the committee members for their hard work on this event. Among those that attended were Riverbay Board member Francine Reva Jones and NAACP Williamsbridge Branch President Mrs.

Shirley Fearon. Among the fun events planned for the June 27th meeting is a drawing for those that held and contributed to the “Stay At Home Tea Time.” Of course, any time is the time to encourage friends, relatives and neighbors to join the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP. Remember the NAACP is the nation’s oldest civil rights organization. So, you think you are still a member? When was the last time you looked at your membership card to check the expiration? Renew before it expires. Send your check to the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP, P.O. Box 753111,

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

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

Einstein Station, Bronx, 10475. All the meetings, unless otherwise announced, are held in Building 31A, ring the red button on the foyer panel and join the meeting. If you have any questions, call (718) 671-7856. The NAACP website is: http://www.naacp.org/home/index.htm. Have a long look at what the NAACP is doing today. We wish those that are ill or homebound a speedy and complete recovery and those celebrating a special event such as a graduation, anniversary or birthday, a wonderful, joyous day. —Eva Lazaar

Moss, for the delicious cakes at our collation. We had so much fun at Friday evening Game Night on June 4 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. So watch our Bulletin Board for information. We would like to do this at least once a month. Watch this article for further Game Night updates. —Miriam E. Berlofsky

Building 10 Association On Monday, June 28, we will have an association membership meeting. A representative from Community Relations will be our guest. Please join me at 7 p.m. on this day and be informed of what this department

does and the role it plays to bring us activities we enjoy here in Co-op City. I look forward to seeing you at this meeting. For anyone who would like to become part of our association or help in any capacity, please let me

know. We are always looking for members to serve. Together, we can move mountains. Our membership fee is still $5 and we will be collecting in Building 10B as of next week; look for us in the lobby. Thank you for

caring and taking pride in keeping our building and community a safe and clean place to live! Your building president— —Evelyn Santiago

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African-American Association of Co-op City G e n e r a l M e m b e r s h ip M e e t in g – The next meeting is scheduled for Saturday, June 12th at 4:00 p.m. in the Dreiser Community Center, Room 15. If you cannot attend, we encourage you to send your membership dues of $15 each for adults 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. C ollege Sch ola r sh ip P r ogr a m – The Association’s Scholarship Committee is proud to present its Third Annual College Scholarship Awards to two outstanding college-bound students who reside in Co-op City. The recipients are Tamia Davis and Benjamin Hamilton. Tamia Davis attends Cardinal Spellman H.S. where she earned a 92% grade point average. In the fall, she will attend Hunter College to pursue a career in Nursing. Benjamin Hamilton attends Urban Assembly H.S. and achieved a GPA of 80.5%. This fall, he will attend either Shaw University in North Carolina or Lincoln University in Pennsylvania. Both recipients are involved in their schools’ activities and have volunteered for numerous community groups in Coop City and the surrounding area. The Scholarship Committee will present the awards at the Association’s

Membership Social on Saturday, June 19. We thank our entire membership for their support, which has made these gifts possible. M e m b er sh ip Socia l – All members are encouraged to attend on Saturday, June 19th. We will also feature student presentations by our fabulous “Joy in Motion” Belly Dancers and the exciting “Moore2Salsa” Salsa Dancers. In addition, there will be music and light refreshments. You may bring a dish, if you wish. Donations will be happily accepted. If your membership has

expired, you may renew it at this time. The Association sponsors the following programs, in which we invite you to participate: Book Discu ssion s – Monday, June 14th, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Please read the forward, introduction and first chapter of “ From MisEducation to Education” by Dr. Na’im Akbar. 718-379-5555. Belly Da n cin g – Mondays at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Call 646-281-4570. Sa lsa Da n cin g – Thursdays through

Benjamin Hamilton of Urban Assembly H.S. was also chosen to receive the African-American Association Scholarship Award. This fall, he will attend either Shaw University in North Carolina or Lincoln University in PA and has yet to decide on a major.

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American Legion Post 1871 To reach Post 1871, it is located at 135 Einstein Loop Community Center, Room 41, and if you have a computer, you can get in touch with us by e-mailing post 1871@optimum.net. Greetings to all our members of Post 1871 located in Co-op City who are residing in the Bay Park Nursing Home. Our minds and hearts are with you each day hoping that you will have a blessed day. Happy birthday to all our Post members who have a birthday in June: Fastook, J. Eugene; Alverez, Jose; Craft, R. William; Wright, J. Benjamin; Dyson, IL A.; William, Bernard Gibbs, Ramon F. Betancourt, Raymond Dyson, Aston, O. Thomas Jr.; Israel A. Cruz, and William Conwell. The raffle winners who bought raffles for the Memorial Day ceremony were first prize winner E. Fastook, who won $500; 2nd prize winner, D. Potter, won $300 and the third prize winner, A. Alejandrro, won $200. For those who did not win, better luck next year and thanks for sup-

porting Post 1871 American Legion of Co-op City. Start saving your money because in September, there will be another Military Ball at Villa Barone. The cost for all members will be $55 per person; mark this date on your calendar. Bill S6279A was passed in the N.Y. State Senate. This bill will help any veteran who served in the Armed Forces during a time of war to receive a preference for Mitchell-Lama housing. Under the current law, only veterans who served between February 28, 1961 and May 7, 1975 received such a preference. Locating affordable housing is a major concern for many veterans. This bill was passed 61-0 in the State Senate. The advanced Army Combat helmets made by a Texas subcontractor who used federal inmates to do its work made defective helmets. The helmets were made from August, 2007 to November, 2009. The United States Army tested the Enhanced Combat Helmet and found out that the helmets did not perform to Army standards so they

recalled 44,000 helmets. These helmets failed to pass five gun shots to various locations in the helmet; 377 of these helmets were sent to Afghanistan and Iraq. New scientific researchers has shown that spices are good for your brain. Garlic, long touted for its heart healthy benefits, may also fight brain cancer. A 2007 study in the journal of cancer noted that garlic compounds eliminated brain cancer cells, leading some experts to predict that garlic based tremens for brain cancer are not far behind. Mix 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder or 1-2 cloves of fresh garlic with tomatoes and basil for a cancer fighting marinara. The next General Meeting will take place on June 19 at 11 a.m. sharp. Please arrive on time. Voting will take place on that date for the new candidates. What do you call a dopey hamburger? Ans: Beef Jerky. Your information officer provided this information to you. — R ich a r d 1. L a wson , J r.

Retirees of Dreiser Loop The RETIREES’ monthly meetings are now on vacation. Please note that the meetings will resume on Wednesday, September 1, at 1:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Loop Auditorium. Don’t forget to mark your calendar. The meetings might be on vacation, but the RETIREES and friends will continue all summer long to have fun socializing in our club room. Daily, we will be playing various card and board games or just sitting and talking with others while watching our favorite TV show in our club room (Dreiser Loop, Room 19). Don’t stay home alone, come join us at the next:* SATURDAY SOCIAL, June 11th at 1 p.m. The mouth watering meal will be prepared by the men of the RETIREES organization, and the donation is only $3. (Contact is Margie Watson), and * GAME DAY, June 25th at 1 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Donations of $2 will be accepted. (Contacts are Susie Fuzzell and Marie Williams). Our annual luncheon will be held at the Marina Del Rey on Wednesday, June 16th, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Price: $75. This year, our Woman of the Year is Virginia

Bolling and our Man of the Year is Leonard Murrell. Tickets are still available – see Beverly Waller in Room 19 or call 718-379-0377. **T R AVE L AC T I VI T I E S: *July 10-18 (9 days, 8 nights, Sat.-Sun.). To Tunica, MS and Memphis, TN. Tour Memphis—visit the Civil Rights Museum, dedicated to Martin L. King, the Smithsonian Museum, the Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, and much, much more. Price: $690 per person-double occupancy. (Contact - Eleanora Jones at 718-671-5707. *September 19-24 (6 days, 5 nights, Mon.-Fri.). Historical Savannah, GA and neighboring towns. Price: $489 per person-double occupancy. (5 breakfasts & 3 dinners). We have a few seats left. Your deposit, with your name and telephone number, will hold your seats. (Contact - Dolores Shivers at 917-282-0320). **T H E AT R E C O M M I T T E E : •Tues., June 29th – musical play “FELA” at the 37 Arts Theatre. Meet and board van at 5 p.m. sharp – near Dreiser Loop deli. SOLD OUT.

•Sat., July 17th - Spirit of New York Cruise Luncheon, 12:00-2:00 p.m. Meet and board van at 10 a.m. sharp, near Dreiser Loop Deli. SOLD OUT. •Unchain My Heart, the Ray Charles Musical to play Broadway in the Fall (Oct. previews, and opening in Nov.). Price $89. Sign up now and bring your deposit/payment ASAP to guarantee your seat. See members of the Theatre Committee on Thursday afternoons, after 3 p.m., in Room 19 or call (718) 379-0377. ** CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS only WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR ALL CLUB ACTIVITES. **G OO D AND W E L FAR E : Our prayers and get well wishes to Fred Lewis who is back in the hospital. The RETIREES support all of you on the mend and wish you a speedy recovery. You may contact Elinor Gordon at (718) 379-8755 regarding illnesses and bereavements. Do have a safe and fun-filled Summer. Good health and good fortune to all! —C la u d et t e Da vis

National Council of Negro Women On Saturday, June 5, Co-op City Section members and friends spent a wonderful day on an historical tour, lunch and shopping trip. The day started with a tour and a “white glove” exhibit of the Mount Gulian Historical Site, home of the Verplank family and James Brown, a runaway slave. This fascinating tour was followed by a French lunch at the Culinary Institute of America. The grounds of this school that trains some of the best chefs in the country, are just as beautiful as the meal was delicious. The last event of the day was a chance to shop at Woodbury Commons Shopping Outlet. A great time was had by all. On Tuesday, June 8th, NCNW will be presenting Certificates of Merit to two Truman High School graduating seniors at their Awards Ceremony. Devaron Samuels will receive a certificate for “Achievement” and Zonya Williams will receive a certificate for “Community Service.” The awards will be presented by NCNW member Lori Melton. On Saturday, June 12th, the Executive Board will be meeting at 11 a.m. in preparation for the final membership meeting of the fiscal year on Sunday, June 13th at 2:30 p.m. in Room 11, Dreiser Community Center. Our membership is open to women and men who are interested in committing themselves to service in the Co-op City community. We need your ideas, interest, and involvement in serving our community. Please come out and join us! Members are reminded that we are still collecting canned goods and can openers for our donation to the Phipps Town & Country Residence. Our final activity for the month will be the meeting of our book club. This group, that is open to non-members and members alike, will be meeting on Saturday, June 26th, at 3:30 p.m. at the Bay Plaza Barnes & Noble. This month, we are reading a new book by Isabel Allende, “Island Beneath the Sea.” This is a passionate story of a

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Community Protestant Church On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone, (718) 862-9172. C H UR C H SC HE 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. THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS ARE AT THE CHURCH’S ANNEX: 2053 ASCH LOOP NORTH (CO-OP CITY) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10:00 a.m. OT H E R SC H E DUL E D E VE NT S: Sunday, June 13th at 11:00 a.m. –

Please join us for our Annual Women’s Day Celebration. Our theme: “Living the Abundant Life.” Our Guest Preacher will be Reverend Pat Lawson, Associate Minister, Convent Avenue Baptist Church. Sunday, June 20th at 12:30 p.m. – Project Renewal Scan Van Program Mobile Mammography. Free mammogram screenings for women 40 and older who have not had a mammogram in the past year. To schedule an appointment, call (800) 564-6868. After Service on Sunday, June 20th – Men’s Fellowship Father’s Day Cake Sale. Stop by their table and pick up some scrumptious desserts for the fathers in your life. The next gathering of the Soul Sisters Reading network will be on Saturday, July 17th at 10:00 a.m. at the Annex. Their selection is LIFE IS SHORT BUT WIDE by J. California Cooper. Join them in dis-

cussion about this irresistible story of family that proves no matter who you are or what you do, you are never too old to chase your dreams. Contact cpcsisters@aol.com or (718) 320-1193 for additional information and to RSVP your attendance. The Women’s Guild sponsors a FANTASTIC 12-DAY ALASKAN CRUISE/ TOUR - August 10 – 22. For more information or to make reservations, call: (718) 671-5961 or (718) 320-1435. Saturday, August 28 – Nurses Ministry’s Annual Shopping Spree to Reading, Pa. (Vanity Fair and Burlington Outlets). Bus departs 7:30 a.m. from Church Annex (2053 Asch Loop North, Co-op City). Donation: $41. For tickets and/or additional information, call (718) 671-7935 or (718) 671-1754. Saturday, September 25 – Join the Nurses Ministry on their Annual Trip to The Big “E” State Fair in Springfield, Mass. Departure from Church Annex

(2053 Asch Loop North, Co-op City) at 7:30 a.m. Tickets: $55/Adults; $35/Children (3-10). For additional information and/or to make reservations, call (718) 671-7935 or 671-1754. HOLD THE DATE! Saturday, September 18th, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Dreiser Auditorium B, the Pastor’s Aid and Missionary Ministries sponsors an elegant and exciting FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON, featuring the fashions of Dressed to A “T” by Theresa Ferguson. Tickets: $50. For additional information and to purchase tickets, call (718) 3794237; (718) 652-2906 or the church at (718) 862-9172. The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing. —E va n G . M it ch ell

Church of God’s Children Church of God’s Children and its pastors, Archbishop Angelo and Bishop Nancy Rosario, invite you to come and worship with us every Sunday at 1:00 p.m. We are at 127 Dreiser Loop downstairs near the Montefiore Health Center. 718790-9120. Sunday – Worship - English 1 p.m. – Spanish Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday Bible Studies – for all ages – 11:30 a.m. Tuesday – Bible Studies – 7 p.m. Wednesday – Prayer 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.; 12-Step fellowship at 159 Dreiser Loop - 7 p.m. Thursday – Leadership Development Skills Classes Enroll your child in our Summer Program – beginning July 6 for informa-

tion call 718-671-7265 – between 3-6 p.m. Saturday, June 19 – 3 p.m. – Father’s Day Fellowship Dinner @ 159 Dreiser Loop sponsored by Women’s Fellowship Ministry. F r id a y, J u ly 23 – Salsa Night – 7 p.m. Wed., J u ly 7 – Bronx Clergy Task Force Meeting – 11 a.m. – Albert Einstein Division of Substance Abuse – 1500 Water Pl., Bx. J u ly 4-9 – Youth/Children Camp: Lake Hamilton Bible Camp – Hot Springs, Arkansas www.lakehamiltonbiblecamp.com. There was a professor in seminary who told his students one day that there were four stages of giving, which he then proceeded to illustrate. “The first stage is like a man who stands up in church and says, ‘Hey, everybody, look! I’m putting a hun-

dred dollar bill in the offering!’ The second stage is when the same man puts the hundred dollar bill in the offering but does not announce the fact. However, he makes it convenient somehow for someone to find out. The third stage is when he puts the hundred dollar bill in the offering and neither makes the announcement nor makes it convenient that someone find out. But he feels so righteous. With that, the seminary professor changed the subject and started talking about something else. One of the students interrupted him, saying, “Now wait a minute, didn’t you say that there were four stages of giving?” “That’s right,” the professor replied, “Well then, what’s the fourth stage?” “Who knows?” the teacher replied. O F F E R I NG : The way begins from the

heart, is manifest in deeds, and extends to the entire universe. All tasks should be done with an attitude of offering—in other words, doing them for God’s sake, not for one’s personal gain. People should offer up the thing that is dearest, with a willing and cheerful heart, for an offering expresses a person’s very self. Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9.7 Whether we bring much or little, it matters not, if only we fix our heart upon our Father in Heaven. 7. Judaism. Talmud, Berakt 17a Have a blessed weekend – and we hope to see you on Sunday and during the week. —Bish op Na n cy R osa r io

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club will hold its Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday, June 17, in the Bartow Center, Room # 28, at 7:30 p.m. All members are requested to attend this very important meeting. This will be our last meeting before the Summer recess, unless otherwise notified.

Some important issues will be discussed pertaining to our upcoming activities for the club in the near future. At this meeting on June 17, there will be a high school Scholarship Awards Ceremony, whereby four (4) senior students from the 2010 Truman High School Graduating Class will be presented schol-

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message was very refreshing, inspiring, and informative relating to activities and conditions occurring in Bronx County. Her message was well delivered and received by the membership. We thank the membership and the community for their continued support. —G eor ge T. C la r ke

Co-op City Times / June 12, 2010

Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite the community to join us tomorrow for worship service at 8:00 a.m. and at 11:00 a.m. Sunday School is held at 9:15 a.m. Bible class and prayer service is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. and on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 5 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and at 7:30 p.m. The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Our telephone number is (718) 320-3774. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org. If you are unable to attend, you may dial in to listen on PODCAST. You may call (646) 929-2953 at 12 p.m. to hear the service. You are invited to join the Co-op City Baptist Church for midweek worship service on Wednesdays from 12 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. for a mid-week spiritual pick-up. Come as you are and spend an hour with the Lord.

Available on PODCAST at (646) 929-2953 if unable to attend. Our own, Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams, has written a book entitled: “Principle Centered Living: 9 Reasons to Maintain your Values in a Pressure-Filled World.” To get your copy of the book, call the church or order online at www.PrincipleCenteredLiving.com. Tomorrow, June 13 at 3:30 p.m., the Usher Ministry will celebrate their 36th Anniversary in Einstein Center, Room 45. The guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. Gloria Bradshaw, Pastor of Mt. Bethel Baptist Church, Harlem, NY. It is revival time. Our spring revival will be held on June 23, 24 and 25 (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday). The revivalist will be Rev. Melvin E. Wilson, Pastor of St. Luke AME Church, Harlem, NY. YOU are invited to come and be revived. Saturday, June 26, from 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., the church will sponsor a Youth/Young Adult Conference &

Workshop. All youth ages 10-18 are invited to attend. There will be four workshops on topics that have been especially chosen to address the needs of today’s youth. The conference is open to all youth in the community. For information, call (646) 842-2458 or the church at (718) 320-3774. Sunday, June 27th at 11:00 a.m., we will celebrate Children’s Day. Our guest Preacher will be Minister Taj Nesmith, Associate Minister, The Lord’s Church, Bronx, NY. Please come and celebrate with our children on their day. All are welcome to join us as we “Step Up and Go Green For Jesus.” Come explore with us God’s love for all of his creation and discover our important role as stewards of all He has given us. Join us as we give glory to God as the Creator and step-up to take care of all His creations. Vacation Bible School will be held June 28 to July 9 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. — H a t t i e L . L u ca s

St. Joseph’s Anglican Episcopal Church St. Joseph’s Anglican Episcopal Church is located at 155 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, NY 10475 on the lower level. Telephone (718) 320-0844. Week ly Sch ed u le: Sunday: Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Thursday: Choir Rehearsal 7-8 p.m. Friday: Youth Group 4-6:00 p.m.

Young Adults 6:30- 9 p.m. The Sunday School leads services every fourth Sunday and the Young Adults lead services every fifth Sunday. Up com in g E ven ts St. Joseph’s Sunday School Breakfast, Saturday, June 26th, 8:00 a.m. St. Joseph’s Boutique; Open this Saturday and every

other Saturday, 12:00-4:00 p.m.; Boutique is located outside of St. Joseph’s Church. Sa ve t h e Da t e St. Joseph’s Annual Picnic; Saturday, July 31. I will exalt you, O God my King, and bless your Name for ever and ever (Psalm 145). —Kevin Wa lla ce

Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. will be in recess July and August. I hope your summer will be filled with rest, relaxation and fun. Meetings will resume on Tuesday, September 7th. Our 15th annual “Friends & Family Day Celebrations” will be on Sunday, October 17 at 3 p.m. The Coalition continues to plan activities that will enhance the quality of life in our community. Please inform the Coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Patricia Bonaparte is the President of the Coalition. Phone number, (718) 320-1861. The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to

maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators and providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights. Members of the Coalition include the following: African-American Association; Coop City Baptist Church; Faith @ Work Christian Church; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; St. Joseph Episcopal Church, and Zodiacs Track Club. Please support our efforts by sending us your tax deductible contribution, made payable to: Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations

of Co-op City, Inc., Post Office Box 619, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Churches and organizations that desire to join the Coalition may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 320-1861 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s stationery and signed by the minister/president. Read Coalition’s weekly column for the information about events and issues. Remember the Coalition motto is: “Coming Together is a Beginning, Keeping Together is Progress, Working Together is Success.” —H a r m a n T. L ea cock

Harvest Restoration Ministries Pastors Anthony and Andrée Davis, co-founders of Harvest Restoration Ministries, Inc., extend to you a warm invitation to come and worship with us. We are a community oriented non-denominational church that preaches and teaches the Bible in an exegetical style. Our focus is to teach members of the ministry to use biblical doctrines in a practical sense to be a blessing to both the home and the community. It is our desire to be a church that is “relevant” in affecting society and culture, by raising up not merely “members,” but “leaders” and “agents of change.” We want to empower you to take control of your life and sphere of influence through the power of God’s Word. Pastor Anthony Davis is currently participating in a mentoring program called “A Covering” under the tutelage of Bishop Noel Jones of the City of Refuge in Gardena, California. This mentoring program is an effort on the part of Pastor Davis to enhance the ministry through his partnership with Bishop Jones and bring a spirit of excellence to the community. Please come and visit our ministry and take advantage of the wonderful insight that is being shared. God Bless!! We meet at: 177 Dreiser Loop, Community Center, Room 10. Or der of Ser vices: Sunday school – 11:30 a.m.: Sunday Morning Worship – 12:00 p.m.: Wednesday night Bible Study – 7:30 p.m.: Family night – 7:30 (on selected Fridays): Children’s Church – Every 2nd Sunday of every month: Communion – Every 1st Sunday —P a st or An t h ony Da vis of every month.

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Circle of Christ Church - Hearts of Love Ministry of NY “ P r essin g towa r ds th e pr ize” 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. I know the plans I have for you, says the LORD, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. --Jeremiah 29:11 (NRSV) Up com in g E ven t s & Sch ed u le C h a n ges: Youth Service and Outreach: Saturday, June 26th at 3 p.m. – “The Fall”: Join us as our Youth and Performing Arts Department perform a dramatic production in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. All are wel-

come. Location: 177 Dreiser Loop, Auditorium “B”, Co-op City, Bronx. (718) 864-4002 for more information. Discipleship Classes every Sunday from 9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. – Bartow Community Room 28. Please contact Deacon Hilberto Nieves or Deaconess Phyllis Streeter. Schedule of Service: Sundays: Discipleship Class 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Worship Service** 11 a.m. start ** First Sunday of each month is our Communion Service. Children’s Church (4-12 years old) 11 a.m. start Little Lambs (2 – 4 years old) 11 a.m. start Fridays: Bible Study and Prayer* 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Youth Fellowship & Bible Study 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. F YI : You can now see portions of our services and worship on our website www.circleofchristchurch.org, Facebook and Youtube. All Sunday services are recorded on CD for a donation

of $5. Please see Elder Raul Torres after service or place your order online. You can also see part of our messages on Facebook. Look us up and become a fan. Circle of Christ Church helps support missions in Peru, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Bronx and Africa. Join us in our goal to expand God’s work throughout the world. Please make all donations to Circle of Christ Church – memo Missions. You can submit your prayer request online at prayer@circleofchristchurch.org or give your request to an usher during Friday or Sunday services. Please mail all your inquiries or donations to the following address: Circle of Christ Church, 1304 Beach Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472-1909; (718) 864-4002 or (203) 559-1494. Service Location: 2049 Bartow Avenue – Bartow Community Center, Room #31 – Lower Level, Bronx, NY 10475. Website: www.circleofchristchurch.org. —J esus R a m os

Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC Open Door s, Open H ea r ts a n d Open Min ds C om e & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Su n d a y Ser vices – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. Every other Sunday, the services are as follows: English Service at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30 a.m. There are Bible studies in English and Spanish at 10:30 a.m. We also have

a children’s service during the English service. Web site - Visit our new web site at www.co-opcityumchurch.org to learn more about our church and worship. Also learn about Buy for Charity on our website and learn how to support our church while shopping online for no extra cost to you. Aft er School P r ogr a m – The after school program is Monday – Friday, 2:45 p.m. – 6 p.m. in Room 43 at Einstein Community Center. NE O S P r ogr a m s – The teens and children’s program every Friday night at 8 p.m. at the church. Su n d a y, J u n e 6t h – There will be a bilingual service at 10:00 a.m. with special music from the musical group

Renuevo (Renewal). Come and enjoy this time of fellowship and worship. F lea M a r ket is com in g – We are having a flea market on Saturday, September 25th and if you are interested in being a vendor call Pauline at (718) 320-1552 call between 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. or call Barbara at (347) 602-7473 and leave a message; Someone will get back to you as soon as possible. Cost is $30 per space and $5 per table. M u sic R ecit a l – On June 13th at 4 p.m., there will be a music recital from our music students. It will be held in the Fellowship Room of the church. Come and encourage our music students and bring a friend, it will be an —R ev. Dr. M ilca Alva r ez-P la u d exciting time.

Church of New Vision Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. List of Programs and Events: Adult Sunday School - 930 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Youth Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is served the First Sunday of the month. Youth Sunday takes place the Second Sunday of the month. Seniors Sunday - the Fifth Sunday of the month at Single’s Ministry meet every third Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. Midday Bible Study every Tuesday from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. Senior, Family and Friends Day will be held on

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Bartow

Crochet & Knitting

9:30 - 1:00 pm Rm. 49

9:00 am Rm. 7

Dominoes

Stay Well Exercise

10:00 am Rm. 45

10:00 am Rm. 2

Bingo 11:00 am Rm. 31

Around The Lunch Table

Walking Club

9:30 - 1 pm Rm. 31

Alert & Alive 10:00 am Rm. 31

Dominoes

11:00 am Rm. 7

11:30 am Rm. 49

12:30 pm Rm. 31

Book Club 2 - 4 pm Rm. 25

Bingo

Book Club

1:00 pm Rm. 49

1:00 pm Rm. 7

Internet Cafe

Freestyle Dancing

2 - 4 pm Rm. 34

Current Events

Tuesday, June 15

Dreiser

Library

Monday, Junne 14

Einstein

2 - 4 pm Rm. 7

Library, Exercise, Chat session

10:00 am Rm 31

Dominoes

Bingo

10:00 am Rm. 49

10:00 am Rm. 31

Tai Chi

Beg. Self Defense

11:00 am Rm. 45

9:00 am Rm. 31

Bingo

Adv. Self Defense

1:00 pm Rm. 49

10:00 am Rm. 31

Mixed Cultural Dance

Internet Cafe

10:30 am Aud. A

Computer lab 2 - 4 pm Rm. 34

Tuesday Movie w/popcorn

Dominoes 2:30 pm Rm. 25

Word Games

9:30 am – 1:00 pm Rm. 7

Alert & Alive 10:30 am Rm. 7

2 - 4 pm Rm. 7

2 - 4 pm Rm. 25

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Mon., Orange-pineapple juice, beef noodle casserole, June buttered carrots 14

Garlic chicken, baked potato, creamed spinach

Whole wheat bread, red apple

Tues., June 15

Baked chicken, baked potato, tossed salad w/dressing

Breaded Tilapia, Mexican corn, broccoli florets

Rye bread, fresh oranges

Wed., June 16

Tilapia fish w/lemon sauce, yellow rice, collard greens

Tacos (ground beef), Mexican rice, Italian blend

Whole wheat bread, fresh plums

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Pollack, yucca fries, avocado, lettuce, tomatoes w/dressing

Whole wheat bread, apricots halves

Date:

Kosher

Pineapple juice, Thurs., honey mustard salmon, June oven roasted Rosemary potatoes, summer blend 17

Fri., June 18

BBQ chicken, Harvard beets, corn on the cob

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Thursday, June 17

Wednesday, June 16

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

Bingo10:00 am Rm. 31 Stay Well Exercise

Dominoes

10:00 am Rm. 31

Spelling Bee

Line Dancing

10:00 am in Rm. 49

11:00 am Rm. 31

9:30 am – 1:00 pm Rm. 7

Dominoes

Spanish Practice Class

Garden Club

2:30 pm Rm. 25

10:30 am Computer lab

Tai Chi

Word Games

Bingo

11:00 a.m. Rm. 2

2 - 4 pm Rm. 25

1:00 pm Rm. 49

Art

Blood Pressure 1st/

Internet Cafe

3rd Wed. 9:00 -10:00 Rm. 31

Computer lab 2 - 4 pm Rm. 34

1:00 - 3:30 p.m. Rm. 7

10:00 am in Rm. 45

Dominoes Father’s Day Event 10:00 am Rm. 45 Bartow Senior Stay Well Exercise Center 10 -11 11 am amRm. - 2 45 pm Spelling Bee

9:30 – 1:00 pm Rm. 31

11:00 am Rm. 49

Sunday, 2:30 pm Rm.June 25 14

Bingo 2 - 4:00 p.m, Rm. 34

Word Games

Internet Cafe

2 - 4 pm Rm. 25

2 - 4 pm Rm. 34

9:30 – 1:00 pm Rm. 7

Internet Cafe

1:00 pm Rm. 49

Line Dancing Father’s Day Event 10Bartow am Aud. Senior A

Belly Dancing Center

12:30 p.m. Aud. A

11 am - 2 pm

“Handi-Flex” 1 p.m. Aud. A Drama Drama 1:30 - 4 Rm. pm 7 1:30 - 4:00 p.m, Rm. 7

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

“Movie Madness”

Dominoes

9:30 am Rm. 31

10 am Rm. 45

Friday, June 18

Art

Crochet & Knitting 9:00 am Rm. 2

Bingo

10:00 am Rm. 45

10:00 am Rm. 31

Self Defense

Day at the Movies w/popcorn

10:00 am Rm. 45

10:00 am Rm. 7

Spelling Bee

Bingo

11:00 am Rm. 31

Meditative Moments

1:00 pm Rm. 49

11:00 am Rm. 8

Internet Cafe

Current Events

2 - 4 pm Rm. 34

2 - 4 pm Rm. 7

Dominoes 2:30 pm Rm. 31

Word Games 2 - 4 pm Rm. 25

Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Friday 10:00 -11:30 am Rm. 49

*Schedule subject to changes without notice*

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Library/Exercise/Chat

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NOT E : BOW L I NG W I L L BE C ANC E L L E D J UNE 1 5T H AND J UNE 21ST. F R E E I NT E R NE T C AF É E V E R YDAY AT T H E E I NST E I N SE NI O R C E NT E R , 135 E in st ein L oop , F R O M 2: 00 - 4: 00 P.M . I N R O O M 34. You can explore on the web, check your e-mail, etc. NOTE: THIS IS NOT A COMPUTER CLASS. You need to be able to use the computer on your own. T UE SDAY M OVI E AT DR I E SE R F R O M 2: 00 – 4: 00 P M I N R O O M 7. Popcorn will be served. Come and Join us for a Sewing Class with Raymonde every Wednesday from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Dreiser Senior Center in Room 7. For more information, please call (718) 320-1345. L I M I T E D SPAC E : Nor d ic L od ge St ea k /L ob st e r F est AL L YO U C AN E AT Charleston, Rhode Island & Mohegun Sun (CASINO) - Friday, June 25th – $130. Price includes Coach bus, 5 hours at Mohegan Sun, 10 a.m. 3 p.m. The casino includes: $10 meal voucher-or free buffet & 1 $10 free bet on the big 6 wheel. Nordic Lodge, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. to enjoy a wonderful dinner. Pick-ups-Bartow, 8 a.m.; Dreiser, 8:15 a.m. and Einstein, 8:30 a.m. Departure at 6:30 p.m. Please call to register at any of the local senior centers or at the Bartow office at (718) 320-2066. Deposit of $50 is required upon registration. Full payment is DUE IMMEDIATELY. Flyers are located at the senior centers and office. F a t h er ’s Da y E ven t - T h u r sd a y, J u n e 17t h fr om 11: 00 a .m . – 2: 00 p .m . – Please join us in celebrating the men in our lives. Guests will enjoy live musical entertainment by DJ Woody

dancing, raffle prizes & a delicious luncheon. A special presentation by Eli with a Line Dancing/Belly Dancing performance and much, much more. Bartow Senior Center in Room 31 Doors open at 10:30 a.m. - $3 tickets may be purchased in advance at any of the community centers, Mon. - Fri., 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or $5 at the door at Bartow Center the day of the event. FREE transportation is available: Einstein Loop at 10:15 a.m. and Dreiser at 10:45 a.m. B J ’s /M ic h a e ls/ Sh op p in g Ar e a – Pelham Manor-Monday, June 28th – 5 hours of shopping area 10 a.m. 3 p.m./Transportation $10. Pick-up information: Bartow at 9:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop at 9:15 a.m., Einstein Loop at 9:30 a.m. Return at 2:00 p.m. Phone registration will begin immediately at 10 a.m. Please sign up by calling the Bartow office at (718) 3202066. Sandwiches will be provided. J E R S E Y G AR DE NS M AL L R E SC H E DU L E D F O R T h u r s d a y, J u ly 15 - Transportation/boxed lunch only $13. Pick-up information: Bartow at 8:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop at 8:15 a.m., Einstein Loop at 8:30 a.m. Phone registration will begin immediately at 10 a.m. Please sign up by calling the Bartow office at (718) 320-2066. Payment can be made at the local senior center. PAL I SADE S M AL L - R E SC H E DUL E D F O R M on d a y, J u ly 1 9t h . Transportation/boxed lunch only $12. Pick-up information: Bartow at 9:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop at 9:15 a.m., Einstein Loop at 9:30 a.m. Phone registration will begin immediately at 10 a.m. Please sign up by calling the Bartow office at (718) 320-2066.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE BUILDING & TOWNHOUSES ASSOCIATIONS Coalition ofAffordable Housing “Meeting”: Mon., 6/14; 7:30 pm (Bartow Room 28)

Adler Place Association “Meeting”: Tues., 6/15; 6:30 pm (Bartow Room 28) Broun Place Association “Meeting”: Thurs., 6/17; 7:00 pm (Bartow Room 31) Debs Place Association “Meeting”: Thurs., 6/17; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room 1)

HOBBIES African-American Association, Yoga/Pilates Classes”: Tues., 6/15; & Thurs., 6/17; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room 2) “Salsa Class” Thurs., 6/17; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Aud. A) Co-op City Duplicate Bridge Club: Wed., 6/16; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room 9)

POLITICAL Co-op City Republican Club “Meeting”: Tues., 7:00 pm Dreiser Room 9) Harriet Tubman Democratic Club, “Meeting”: 7:00 pm (Einstein Room 35)

RELIGIOUS Circle of Christ Church: Fri., 6/18; 6:00 pm & Sun., 6/20; 9:00 am Church Service (Bartow Rooms 28 & 31) Church of the New Vision Bible Study: Sun., 6/20; 9:00 am (Einstein Room 38) Deeper Life Bible Church: Tues., 6/15; 5:00 pm (Dreiser Room 1) Faith @ Work Christian Church: Thurs., 6/17; 5:30 pm & Sun., 6/20; 8:00 am (Dreiser Room 8) Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15: Sun., 6/20; 10:00 am (Einstein Room 35) Harvest Restoration Ministries: Sun., 6/20; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room 10) Mt. Calvary Baptist Church: Thurs., 6/17; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room 9)

SENIORS JASA Senior Services “Luncheon”: Mon. - Fri., 6/14 - 6/18; 8:00 am (Bartow Room 31)

A.A.R.P. Peachtree Chapter 4997: Mon., 6/14; 9:00 am (Dreiser Room 9)

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Today, Saturday, June 12 • 2 p.m. — Unsinkable Women: Stories and Songs from the Titantic Based on actual diaries, letters and interviews, Unsinkable Women brings to life eight famous figures. The stories of these women are created and performed by New York actress Deborah Jean Templin. Unsinkable Women offers a variety of contrasting moods and impressions. But, it’s punctuated with period songs ranging from vaudeville numbers to Victor Herbert’s “Toyland.” The Edwardian era costumes used in the show are housed onstage in an old-fashioned wardrobe trunk. Ms. Templin changes garb and shifts from character to character in full view of the audience. Today, Saturday, June 12 • 1 p.m. — Adults Summer Reading Kick-Off Party Kids Games on Wii & Nintendo — Monday, June 14, 21 & 28 • 3:30 p.m. Teens Advisory Group — Tuesday, June 22 & 29 • 4:00 p.m. What’s happening in your world? What’s the hottest book, movie or CD right now? What programs does the library need? Let us know and you can earn community service credit for your school. Ages 12 - 18 years old. BAYCHESTER VISUAL ARTS EXHIBIT...June 12 - 26 Book Discussion Goup — Wednesday, June 23 • 4:30 p.m. Got anything good to read? Check out what the librarian has recommended. We’ve got the books — now we need you to talk! Ages 14 and older. Kids Reading Aloud — Wednesday, June 16, 23 & 30 • 3:30 p.m. Chess Club — Thursday, June 17 & 24 • 3:30 p.m. Kids Arts & Crafts — Friday, June 18 • 3 p.m. Adults Computer Class — Friday, June 25 • 10:30 a.m. Adults — Saturday, June 19, 26 • 2:00 p.m. (TBA) Teen Summer Reading Kick-Off Party — Tuesday, June 15 • 4 p.m. Healthy Relationships: What’s Love Got to Do With It? Think about dating, or that special someone? Bring your questions to the relationship expert, Mara Gottlieb, LMSW. — Tuesday, June 15 • 4 p.m. Teens Book Group — Friday, June 25 • 3:00 p.m. Talk about books you’ve read and how the books relate to our lives! • Sneak A Snack (Monday - Friday) 2:15 p.m. — 3:15 p.m • Bring snack, read magazines, play Sodoku, or do a crossword puzzle exclusively in the library’s Community Room.

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we don’t have a meeting in June). August 23 (Sun.) – September 4 (Sat.) - Scandinavia and Russia on Royal Caribbean’s Jewel of the Sea – 13 days/12 nights – ports of call include Harwich, England; Copenhagen, Denmark; Stockholm, Sweden; Helsinki, Finland; St. Petersburg, Russia; Tallinn, Estonia; and Gothenburg, Sweden – contact Jeanne – 718- 379-3742. January 19-29, 2011 – “No-Fly” Cruise Winter Escape; 11 days/10 nights; depart from New York via Deluxe Motor Coach w/overnight stops; arriving in Charleston (SC) to board the ship to Key West (FL); Nassau & Freeport (Bahamas); returning with overnight stops; pricing to be announced; trip insurance optional (recommended); $125 deposit and a Registration Form due together for each person travelling - BOOK A.S.A.P., limited categories available at the Group rate; 2nd payment ($500) due August 1; Final payment due Oct. 1st – contact Jeanne – 718-379-3742. —Delor es Deb n a m

Einstein Cancer Fund R em in d er : Tuesday, June 15th — Showboat Casino. Pick-up at 8 a.m. starting at Einstein followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. T h u r sd a y, J un e 24t h — “The Rat Pack” luncheon and show at LeNeve. Great entertainment by sound-a-likes to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Joey Bishop. Join us for an afternoon of “The Good Old Days” of songs, laughter and nostalgia at its best by the impersonators. Cost per person is $70 which includes a cold antipasto platter, pasta with vodka sauce, roast beef and roasted chicken with all the trimming with beer, wine, soda, tea, coffee and an open bar. All payments are due by June 21st. Time of pick-up is at 9:30 a.m. at all 3 sections.

Tuesday, June 13th back to the Showboat Casino. Cost per person $27 with slot pay bonus of $30. Time of pickup: 8 a.m. at 3 sections. Annual Raffle Luncheon — Saturday, September 25 at the Seashore Restaurant at 12 p.m. Cost per person $48. Entrée choices: shrimp scampi, fried shrimps, veal cutlet parmigian, filet of sole or prime rib roast of beef and all the trimmings. Grand prize to be determined. For the above trips, please call Mildred at 718-320-0288; Loretta, 718-671-2958; or Lydia at 718-671-3005. Please call Loretta for memorial cards also. Good health and healing are wished to all. —Lyd ia R u a s

Goose Island Seniors Wednesday, June 16—Bingo Game in Room 38 at 1:30 p.m. For members only. Admission is $2. Refreshments served. Thursday, June 17, General Meeting — our next meeting will be on September 16, in Room 38 at 1:30 p.m. June 29, Atlantic City, Showboat Casino — Price is $30. Rebate is $30 slot card. Pick-up time is 8 a.m., starting from Einstein Center, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop. Thursday, July 15 — Going to Platzl Brauhaus (upstate N.Y.). You will have a great day of fun, food and games. Price, $56 (fifty-six dollars). Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops. Everyone is welcome. Thursday, November 11 — Our End

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Reflections by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue

Before there was electricity, people had to resort to candle light during the evening hours. Light is the source of many illuminating stories in Jewish literature. One telling tale tells how a man, deeply troubled, was once wandering restlessly through the streets of the European village in which he lived. He knew that he had sinned but he did not know how he could make amends. He happened to pass a little shop and through the window he saw a tailor repairing a garment by the light of a

flickering candle. The man went into the shop and said, “It is late at night, the candle is almost out and you are obviously very weary. Why don’t you stop?” The tailor replied, “As long as the candle is burning, we can still mend.” The man gazed at the industrious tailor and his spirits lifted. “As long as we live,” he thought, “we have a chance to correct our mistakes.” As long as we live, we have the opportunity to repent, to change, to improve, to do good. As long as the fire of life burns in us, there is hope.

Co-op City Jewish Center Sisterhood Monday game days will continue as usual for your pleasure. There is always room for new players, canasta, mahjong, rummy-O, etc. For a $3 donation, you can enjoy company and refreshments. We are hoping to meet new players and members.

Plans are being discussed for our July Sisterhood fundraiser luncheon. Please keep watching the paper for details. You may call Frieda for any other information at 718-671-3679. —F r ie d a E p st e in

Young Israel of Co-op City Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of the Dreiser Loop Shopping) is a house of worship that opens its doors every morning from 6:00 until 7:30 a.m. Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers, during which our spiritual leader, Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, offers a brief Bible teaching — is welcome. Every evening at 20 minutes before sunset and for one hour thereafter, the synagogue is open for evening prayers and a brief religious message from Rabbi Solomon I. Berl.

Every evening, Sabbath services begin at 7 p.m. Saturday morning services start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m. The Rabbi’s class on the Ethics of Our Fathers begins at sunset every Saturday afternoon. For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 671-2300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogue’s answering machine, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Co-op City Jewish Center 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. Frieda will be in the office Monday

and Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. if anyone wants to drop off their donations or dues. Plans for the High Holy Days are set. The Cantor and Rabbi who have been with us for the past few years will again grace us with their presence. For information regarding the Synagogue or questions, please get in touch with Frieda at 718-671-3679. —F r ie d a E p st e in

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Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 115 Einstein Loop, welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. 718379-6920 Not e : NEW office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Candle lighting on Friday, June 18, is before 8:12 p.m. Shabbos ends today, Saturday, June 12, at 9:13 p.m. We recite Havdallah (The Recital over the Wine) at the end of Shabbos. Mincha services on Saturday, June 12 are at 7:00 p.m. The community is always welcome to attend our various functions and enjoy a great day of fun and friendship.

Rabbi Kronengold is encouraging you all to attend his most informative classes. The evening class will take place at 7:15 p.m. The topic for this week is “Study of Chapter 1-PIRKEI AVOT”-The Ethics of our Fathers. C om in g E ven ts Saturday, June 12--Services are at 9 a.m. The parsha is Korach. Saturday, June 12 – Erev Rosh Chodesh Sunday, June 12 – Rosh Chodesh – The First of Tammuz Sunday, June 13 at 1:30 p.m. – The Synagogue sponsors this afternoon of Bingo. Refreshments are served and noshes are on the tables. Please join us! The cost is $3/person. Saturday, June 19 - Father’s Day

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Kiddush following services. Sunday, June 20 – Happy Father’s Day to all. Sunday, July 11 – Sisterhood sponsors a fun afternoon of Bingo. The cost is $3/person. Refreshments are included. Sunday, July 18 – Join the Synagogue as they sponsor a cool afternoon of Bingo. The cost is $3 per person and includes refreshments and noshes. See you there! Sunday, August 8 - Sisterhood Bingo. Sunday August 22 – Synagogue Bingo. Please Note – All Bingos start at 1:30 p.m. Good a nd Welfa r e: Happy birthday and anniversary greetings to all who are celebrating during the month of June.

Adele Elliot is really missed around the Synagogue. We hope that you will be able to come on down and enjoy some afternoons with your friends of the Synagogue and Sisterhood and play Bingo. The weather is delightful so you can slowly walk on down to the shule. We miss seeing you. A happy, happy birthday is wished to Sharon Abel who celebrates on Tuesday, June 29. Have a great day! Please be sure to fulfill your Yizkor pledges. Thank you! Dues for 2010 are now in order! Please! Support the Synagogue. We need your help NOW. Thank you. Shalom! —M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsk y

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Pentecostal Tabernacle The Pentecostal Tabernacle welcomes everyone to attend worship service at 120 Benchley Place, Building 24 (street level). Sunday School for all ages begins at 10:30 a.m. Worship service starts at 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday evening prayer meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. Friday evening Bible study starts at 7:30 p.m. F OC US: The faith of the apostle Paul was active and visible impacting the lives of multitudes everywhere he went. Likewise, our faith in Jesus Christ should impact those around us. Paul was a native of Tarsus in Asia Minor, and although he was Grecian Jew; he was a strict Pharisee. Paul was born a Roman citizen and after receiving his education in Tarsus he came to Jerusalem to study the rabbis. He studied at the feet of Gamaliel who was a Pharisee and a celebrated doctor of the law. However, he bitterly

opposed the church and became one of the leaders in persecution against the Christians, until he came in contact with Jesus who said Saul, Saul why persecutes thou me? Saul’s conversion shows how a man can be fearfully wrong and yet think that he is right, it also shows how no case is hopeless when we turn our lives over to God. Here we see how Paul wrote words of encouragement to the church. They are as follow: R om a n s 1:14-17 I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and the unwise. So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also. For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth, to the Jews first, and also to the Greeks, For

therein is the Righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, the just shall live by faith. (I am a debtor). Paul described his debt as being one to two cultures, to the Greeks and those who are not Greeks, whom the Greeks considered to be Barbarians, in other words, he was prepared to discharge his debt to all men, whether educated or uneducated, whether cultured or uncultured. His commitment included the people of Rome, the most influential and cosmopolitan city in the world. The heart of Paul’s message was faith in Jesus Christ, by which all could come before the presence of God with equal standing and all could receive the gift of eternal life. For further information, call 718-324-0334, 718-3204218 or 718-213-1727. —R ev. R . Sibb lies

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute Pastor, President, and Founder, Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, and Assistant Pastor Minister, Vernon Little, extend to everyone a healthy, happy, prosperous welcome! Matt. 9:37, 38 says: 37 Then He said to his disciples, “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. 38 “Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into His harvest.” Let’s go into more of God’s Word. Ephesians 6:1-6 reads as thus: 1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with promise:

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Scripture lesson: Jeremiah 29:11. 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. Good News! Our children’s Sunday School is ready to teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service. Week ly Act ivit y Tu n e I n !! – Each Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Channel 70 Bronxnet. Tune in and be blessed. If this program has lifted you, please let us know. Dr. Smith can be contacted at (718) 320-0002. If you prefer to drop a personal note: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475 is our mailing address. Ber ea vem ent Su p p or t Gr oup – Monday, 7:00 p.m. Do you need a safe, confidential place where you can share your grief? Have you lost a spouse, mother, father, significant other, child, brother, sister or treasured friend? Are you hurting, feeling no one understands your pain? Members of our group are also grieving a loss and are here for you. All sessions are confidential. We welcome you to join us. We respect and affirm all persons. Up com in g E ven ts * Sunday, June 20 - Father’s Day - speaker, Bishop Richard Curtis, Pastor, Gospel Mission Pentecostal Church, Bronx, NY. * Saturday, June 26 - Great Adventure Gospelfest featuring Tye Tribbett. Tickets $50, includes transportation and admission. For information, please call (718) 9255052. Seats will go fast, no reservations, only PAID tickets will get you a seat! Thought to warm your heart: “You are never so high as when you are on your knees; don’t have anything to be thankful for? Check your pulse!” —R ev. Dr. R ob er t A. Sm it h , J r.

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Co-op City Times / June 12, 2010