Co-op City Times 06/18/11

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Vol. 46 No. 25

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Board approves mortgage refinancing with NYCB; talks with HUD continue

BY JIM ROBERTS The refinancing of Co-op City’s mortgage with New York Community Bank was completed this week with the Riverbay Board voting 13-2 to approve the measure which will provide new money to continue capital projects and strengthen the community’s balance sheet.

The deal with NYCB also leaves open the possibility of a replacement loan that could reduce interest charges by millions of dollars over time if the federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) agency agrees to guarantee that proposed loan, which is under discussion with HUD by a different bank, Wells Fargo.

Final approval of the new $555 million refinancing mortgage with NYCB was overwhelming approved by the Board at a meeting on Tuesday, June 14, which was attended by high ranking officials from New York Community Bank, as well as Wells Fargo, HUD specialists from Washington and Deputy Commissioner Richmond McCurnin of the NewYork State Division of Homes and Community Renewal, Co-op City’s supervising state agency. After lengthy discussions and questions and answers, the majority of the Board members agreed to the new mortgage refinancing and the closing documents were signed as directed by Resolution 11-45 on Wednesday (see page 5 for the resolution).

Voting in favor of Resolution 11-45 were: Board President Helen Atkins, and Directors

Eleanor Bailey, Bill Gordon, Leah Graham, Tony Illis, Daryl Johnson, Othelia Jones, Rev. Calvin Owens, Eleanor Santiago, Al Shapiro, Raymond Tirado and Khalil AbdulWahhab. The only two no votes were cast by Directors Bernard Cylich and Andrea Leslie.

Under the new mortgage with NYCB, Riverbay paid off its existing $475 million debt and replaced it with a $555 million mortgage. The interest rate on the new mortgage will start at 5 3/4% for the first two years and then increase to 6% in the third through fifth years of the term. Interest increases to 6.25% in years 6 through 10, and then to 6.50% in years 11 through 15.

Riverbay paid an interest rate of 6.2% under the old mortgage, and that interest rate was scheduled to increase to 6.7% in October, 2014.

The previous Riverbay Board of Directors approved the terms of the refinanced mortgage in April when they approved Resolution #11-37.

Because the new loan adds $80 million in new debt and will be for a shorter term, annual interest payments will increase from $32.5 million under the previous mortgage up to $38.515 million a year in the new mortgage.

Some of the new money will be used to help pay for $18 million in ongoing capital projects in Co-op City, including new windows and doors for residents and balcony (Continued on page 2)

Management Forum in Dreiser, June 28 A Management Forum to inform shareholders of the community’s refinancing with New York Community Bank and give an updated status report of capital projects will be held on Tuesday, June 28, 7 p.m., in Dreiser Auditorium A, B & C.

Gateway Garden … Workers and supervisors from the Buildings and Grounds and Construction Departments joined with General Manager Vernon Cooper in celebrating the completion of the beautiful new entrance to the Bartow Shopping Center earlier this week. Decorative brick work planters and thousands of flowers and shrubs beautify the entire length of the front of the shopping center. Cooper said the finished product is due to the planning and hard work of the workers and the supervisors. “For many visitors, the front of the Bartow Shopping Center is the entrance way to Co-op City and gives them their first impression of this community. For that reason, I always wanted to better organize and beautify this area. All I had to do was say to Construction and Buildings and Grounds what I had in mind and the planners and workers from these departments really took it to the next level and created a beautiful planter and garden which will add to the curb appeal of the shopping center and its many merchants and also the community as a whole.”

Photo by Bill Stuttig

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Putting the community first I want to first pay off New York President’s Message say how grateful I Community Bank am for being electand refinance at a ed for another term lower interest rate.

President as President of This will, if it ever Riverbay Corporation and also report how comes to pass, potentially allow us to save pleased I am at how the Board put aside millions of dollars in interest over the life all differences to consider and vote this of the loan. week to proceed with a refinancing with My fellow Directors acted as a responNew York Community Bank. The conse- sible body this week, with many asking quences of not approving this would have insightful and legitimate questions to fully been devastating. I must truly commend understand the situation and what was at my fellow Board members for thinking of stake. We were in a classic situation where the community first and what is best for the a bird in the hand was better than two in the shareholders of Co-op City before making bush, and I'm certainly glad the majority of this crucial vote. the Board was able to see this and vote The final approval of this new refi- accordingly. nancing of our mortgage with New York Management has been pursing a HUD Community Bank will allow us to contin- loan for close to three years, but was told ue with capital projects, such as complet- frankly that HUD requires a debt service ing the window replacement program reserve fund of $65 million, which possiand balcony work required by New York bly could be negotiated down to $35 milCity's Local Law 11, as well as $25 mil- lion, and none of that money can be fundlion to restore reserve funds and $11.7 ed by a loan. Just consider this, if we had million plus to pay off the astronomical $65 million, we could use that money for increase in water bills. capital projects and such and wouldn't need Perhaps one of the most important such a loan. Now, this may be resolved developments was the fact that if a future somehow with Wells Fargo and HUD. At deal can be reached with Wells Fargo the moment, though, the clock was ticking where HUD will agree to guarantee the and we couldn’t afford to wait. Therefore, proposed mortgage being offered by Wells Fargo, Co-op City will be able to (Continued on page 2)

Helen Atkins

Domestic Hot and Cold Water Shut-Down …for Buildings 2, 3, 6-8 & 23-25 starting Tuesday, June 21. See page 2.

Agency representatives report improved conditions and services for Co-op City

BY BILL STUTTIG Proving the old adage that a squeaky wheel gets the grease, representatives from city and state agencies responsible for property conditions and services in and around Co-op City this week reported some progress in correcting some of the problems that were brought to their attention six weeks ago.

In the follow-up to a previous meeting held by Riverbay General Manager Vernon Cooper on April 27th at which representatives from the city’s Departments of Sanitation, Transportation, Parks and Environmental Protection were given photos documenting sloppy, unkempt and sometimes dangerous conditions in and around properties under the jurisdiction of the city, the same representatives reported back to Cooper and operational department heads and Riverbay Board Directors this past Monday, June 13, to say that some of the reported conditions have been corrected and others are scheduled to be corrected in the coming weeks.

Following the meeting, General Manager Cooper said that although he was

satisfied to a point with some of the progress reported, much of which he noticed being done days prior to Monday’s meeting, he remains frustrated with a lack of progress in certain other areas, specifically with the perpetually litter-strewn west side of Baychester Avenue and the failure of any agency to take responsibility for this area,

New York State Thruway Authority workers clear brush and weeds near the intersection of Baychester and Bartow Avenues on Tuesday. The day before, Riverbay met with various government agencies regarding the upkeep of government-controlled property surrounding the community.

Photos by Jim Roberts

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President’s Report once again, I am grateful for the vast majority of the Directors on the Board for keeping an open mind, asking intelligent questions, and then ultimately voting in favor of the refinancing with New York Community Bank, which was truly the only way to go.

There will be a Management Forum on Tuesday, June 28th at 7 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium to explain the refinancing and also give a capital projects status report. I believe it's important to keep cooperators informed with the facts and exactly what's taking place. This issue is too serious to our

Refinance work required by New York City’s Local Law 11.

In addition, according to management, $25 million will be used to restore money in reserve funds; $11.7 million plus to pay ever-increasing water bills to New York City; $4.36 million for a bridge loan owed to New York Community Bank; $9.5 million to New York Community Bank to close out the existing loan; and $2.3 million for various banking fees.

As part of the refinancing deal, Riverbay management negotiated a window of 15 months, until September 2012, that provides more time to see if HUD will agree to guarantee the proposed mortgage that Wells Fargo is offering to Co-op City.

If a deal can be struck with Wells Fargo

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future and should not be confused by innuendoes and half-truths that seek to frighten and confuse the residents of Co-op City.

If one turns on television news or picks up a newspaper, it's quite clear that the economy is in a very troubling, uncertain state. Co-op City is not an isolated island somehow immune from what takes place in the outside world.

The escalating cost of our water bills is a prime example. No one could predict that large additional cost and we can't simply ignore it. It is what it is, and just like rising

gas prices, such increases in cost impact on our budget and our ability to provide services. When you owe more than you take in, the difference has to be made up somehow. And in the real world, you can't just say that's unacceptable and I don't like it and somehow think there won't be dire consequences.

In closing, I’d like to wish all the fathers, grandfathers and male role models in our community a wonderful Father’s Day tomorrow, Sunday, June 19, 2011.

To all of our graduates, congratulations and best wishes in your future endeavors.

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and HUD, Co-op City can pay off its NYCB loan and refinance at a lower interest rate with Wells Fargo and potentially save millions of dollars in interest over the life of the loan.

However, there are many hurdles still to be negotiated among Riverbay, Wells Fargo and HUD and it remains uncertain that HUD will ever agree to guarantee a loan, which it has never done for a cooperative, under its 223f program before.

On May 12, four officials from HUD, including the Deputy Secretary for MultiFamily, met with Herbert Freedman, principal of Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc., Riverbay’s managing agent; and Riverbay Board President Helen Atkins, former Board Presidents Othelia Jones and Al

Shapiro, and Director Khalil AbdulWahhab.

Next week, the Riverbay Board will continue to discuss budget proposals for the next two years that were originally presented to the Board in February.

The proposed budgets for the fiscal years 2011-12 and 2012-13 would have paid for the ongoing capital projects by raising surplus funds of $11.6 million in the first year and $12.7 million in the second year. The new mortgage refinancing will instead provide $18.5 million to pay for capital projects.

The proposed budgets for the next two years call for carrying charge increases of 3% for each year, in part to pay for continuing increases in expenses.

Dom est ic h ot a n d cold wa t er sh u t d own Beginning on Tuesday, June 21, domestic hot and cold water will be shut down in Buildings 23, 23 and 25, and the respective laundry rooms closed, for installation of an energy efficient airlock valve. The water shutdown will be in effect from 9 a.m. until the work is completed.

On Wednesday, June 22, Buildings 6, 7 & 8, and the laundry room in those buildings will be similarly affected from 9 a.m. until the work is completed.

On Thursday, June 23, the water shut down will be in effect from 9 a.m. in Buildings 2 and 3, as well as the laundry rooms in those buildings, until the work is completed.

To avoid the possibility of flooding in apartments, shareholders should ensure that all faucets are in a closed position and all drains of cleared of objects.

In addition, water should be stored in advance to address personal needs while the water shutdown is in effect.

As soon as the work is completed, the hot and cold water will be restored.

We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your patience and cooperation.

—R iver b a y C oop er a t or Ser vices Office

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

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

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

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Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

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2nd Combing ty Blood p Cinext Co-oDrive Community Fair and Caribbean Heritage, June 26 On Sunday, June 26, the Riverbay Fund and the Bronx AmeriCaribbean Chamber of Commerce will present the annual community fair and Caribbean Heritage Month celebration on the Section 5 Greenway, from 12-6 p.m.

For vendor information, please call Riverbay’s Community Relations Office at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3532.

Black Spectrum July 14 The Black Forum of Co-op City will once again this year sponsor the Black Spectrum Theatre’s return to Co-op City on Thursday, July 14, 7 p.m., on the Section Five Greenway for a performance entitled “When the Basketball Stop Bouncing and the Music Stops Playing,” an adaptation based on the movie, “The Day The Earth Stood Still.” Admission is free and everyone is invited to attend.

Mosholu’s Co-op City Center begins registration for summer programs Registration is currently in progress at the Boys & Girls Club at 141 Einstein Loop in Co-op City, through Saturday, June 25, from Monday to Friday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Youth, ages 13 to 19, are offered: algebra boot camp, young men’s group, art, basketball, beats & rhymes, boxing, cadets, computer education center, cooking, digital photography, English Language Arts skills, English composition 101, flag football (ages 13-15 years old and 16-19 years old), game days, girls night, group activity sessions, hip-hop dance, money matters (how to budget yourself), open computer lab, video production, weights and calisthenics.

The summer program opens on July 6th and ends August 19th. The yearly membership fee is only $20.

Summer hours are Monday through Friday, 1:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. To pick up a registration form, stop by the club or call Mr. Leo Johnson, Program Director, at (718) 671-2655.

Wishing all fathers a H a p p y F a t he r ’s D a y tomorrow, June 19th!

FRONT PA G E

Co-op City Little League’s June games highlights

By H ect or Aya la In the last regular season meeting between the inter-league Major Division leading Co-op City teams, the Associated Supermarkets Dragons, manager Earl Williams, squeezed by the Bay Plaza Shopping Center Cyclones, manager Robert Grant, 3-1. The game was tied 1-1 going to the top of the 6th when Christian Holliday, 2 for 3, a triple and 2 runs scored, laid down a well placed bunt that turned into an inside the park homerun. Cole Waller added an insurance run when Brian Mitchell got on base, stole second and scored on a single. Both starters, Darwin Matos and Christian Caminero, pitched an outstanding game with Darwin giving up only two hits and striking out thirteen batters. The Cyclones had hits by Bryant Grant and Josh Nelson. Jason Ortiz did the catching for the Dragons. The coaching staff for both teams included Robin Sullivan, Edwin Ortiz, Devin Sullivan, Fernando Torres, and Edwin Williams.

On June 8th, the Ver-Tech Elevator Junior Division Angels managed by Eric Dixon, coaches Dave Lasky & Cliff Wade, defeated Pelham Bay, 11-5. Pitcher Jerry Rice led the offense with 3 hits, 1 double,

2 singles, an RBI and scored. Matthew Ortiz, hit by pitch twice, had a double, 1 RBI and scored. Justin Rollins hit a double and had 1 RBI & scored twice once with stealing home. Kalile Gayle (KK), had 2 singles & 1 double with 2 RBI’s & scored. Jerry Rice pitched 5 innings with 6 strikeouts, Robert Cantine closed with 1K and 2 assists and scored twice. The Jr. Division Angels and Knights of Pythias Yankees will start the Inter-league playoffs around 6/20 at the Astor League.

The Marion Scott Senior Division Hawks, manager Cisco Rodriguez, on June 7th overpowered Throgs Neck, 7-4. The offensive was started by Joel Mendez with 1 double & 2 singles, 1 RBI and scored twice. Marck Tarlton joined the assault with 3 singles, 1 RBI & scored. Then Derrick Wade contributed with 2 doubles, 2 RBI’s scored twice with 1 steal at home. Devin Sullivan finished the assault with 2 singles, 1 RBI and also scored.

Devin pitched 5 innings with 10 strikeouts.

Joel Mendez closed with 5 strikeouts.

Gabriel Santiago caught all 7 innings.

On Sunday, June 12, the Hawks defeated Bronx Chester, 9-7, and was managed

by Eric Bowman. The game started with

Jose Martinez being walked, then stealing 2nd base. Jose scored on a single by Devin Sullivan, who also scored by stealing 2nd base and then stealing home. Jose Martinez later hit a 3 run double, scoring Reggie Tankard, Glenn Matos, and Malik Dixon. Glenn Matos hit a single, which scored Kumar Seedat. They both also scored. Malik Dixon was walked, but stole 2b, then scored by a single by Kumar Seedat. Malik later scored on a single & by stealing 2b then Randy Gaines hit a single that allowed Dixon to score. Glenn Matos pitched 6 innings with 5 strikeout. Derrick Wade closed the game with 2 strikeouts. Devin Sullivan caught all 7 innings. The Hawks record is now 74-1, and will try to “retain” the District 22 Inter-League Championship in the playoffs scheduled to start in two weeks.

The Major Division Bay Plaza Shopping Center Cyclones, Associated Supermarkets Dragons, and the Jr. Major Division Montefiore Medical Center Yankees, Modell’s Sporting Goods Red Hawks, & the Royal Waste Services Comeback Kids are scheduled to start playoff games on June 16th at Astor and Co-op City Little League fields.

Riverbay Summer Youth Lottery Riverbay Corporation is accepting applications until Wednesday, June 22, for their annual Summer Youth Internship Lottery from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. weekdays.

High school and college student who are the children of shareholders or shareholders of Co-op City can fill out applications at the Riverbay Administrative Office, located at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

St u den t s m ust ap ply in per son.

African-American Association Scholarship awardees

On June 11, the African-American Association of Co-op City presented two $300 scholarship awards to two promising high school seniors: Malcolm Taylor (left), a graduate of Horace Mann High School, who will attend George Washington University to major in Engineering; and Briana T. Hamilton, who will graduate from Pelham Preparatory Academy and attend SUNY at New Paltz to major in International Studies. They were also presented with a documentary, Black History, from Riverbay Board Director Andrea Leslie.

The African-American Association is proud of these scholarship recipients and wishes them all the best in their future endeavors.

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Improved Conditions as well as the area underneath the Hutchinson River Parkway underpass.

Sanitation, which was represented at the meeting by community affairs officer Ignazzio Terranova, insisted that Sanitation is only responsible for the west side of Baychester Avenue when a call comes into the city’s quality of life hotline, 3-1-1, reporting an illegal dumping of waste materials in the area. He said that Sanitation is not responsible for regular clean-ups of the area.

Cooper and others, including Ombudsman Joe Boiko, made the point that illegal dumping is not the main problem in the area, but rather the constant presence of litter and other debris including discarded food, which can lead to increased rodent infestation affecting buildings on the other side of the busy street.

The Riverbay officials made the point that the problem is exacerbated by the presence of thousands of students passing through the area each day and the lack of garbage receptacles along the route combined with the presence of numerous fast food take-out restaurants in the vicinity of Bartow Avenue. Riverbay also pointed out that only one trash can sits near the pedestrian highway overpass and it is never emptied and always overflowing.

Sanitation said it was not responsible for that receptacle.

The State Department of Transportation

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has taken responsibility for the land on the highway side of the fence along Baychester Avenue and, in fact, cut down overgrown brush and weeds in that area on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. But Thruway Maintenance Supervisor David Bilotti, who represented the state Thruway Authority at Monday’s meeting, reiterated that the disputed area on the street side of Baychester Avenue is not in his jurisdiction although he did agree to have a crew clean the area on a one-time basis only back in early May. Cooperator Services Director Juanita Net pointed out that the problem is more than a concern about litter, but rather, is believed to be contributing to an increased rodent infestation which has affected the buildings across Baychester Avenue.

Bilotti did confirm that the area is historically known as a location for rodent nests and the rodents can make their way across to the Co-op City side through underground tunnels.

With Sanitation insisting that the area in question is only cleaned in response to calls from 3-1-1, Ombudsman Boiko suggested that residents should become involved and call 3-1-1 when they see a problem in this area or any other area around the community. Following the meeting, Boiko said, “While we are trying to address these issues, it is also imperative that shareholders assist us by calling 3-1-1 when they see issues on the streets,

such as grass not being cut on the medians and garbage strewn along the highways, broken or missing trees along the curbs.”

Positive news that came out of the meeting included Constance Moran, the Bronx’s Transportation Commissioner, reporting that Co-op City streets, most of which are bare of necessary street markings, including dividing lines, are due to be repainted within the next four to six weeks. She also added that her department studied the effects of returning the community’s angle parking streets back to parallel parking and found that it will cost the community between 65 and 70 parking spaces.

Cooper indicated to her that the community is likely in favor of keeping the much needed spaces and retaining the current angle parking pattern. Riverbay Board President Helen Atkins and Treasurer Bill Gordon, who were both present at the meeting, seemed to concur with keeping the angle parking spaces.

Moran added that a redesign of the intersection of Bartow and Baycheser Avenues is currently in the planning stages and will be discussed at the Community Board level in the early fall.

Michael Gratan, the Bronx Deputy Chief of Operations for the Parks Department, said that his department has tried to alleviate problems along the medians of Baychester Avenue by using wood chips to protect the areas from the heavy

pedestrian traffic. Those areas will be reseeded in the fall. He added the tree pits in the community that are missing trees have been scheduled for replanting.

Following the meeting, Gratan met with Riverbay Building and Grounds Director Donovan Plummer and toured the community to take note of locations where there are tree stumps that need to be removed and replanted. Plummer also said that Riverbay received permission to remove cobblestones from the community sidewalk tree pits because in many locations, they have become trip hazards.

Effie Ardizzone, Assistant Director of Community Partnerships for the city’s Department of Environmental Protection, reported that since the last meeting, the large outfall behind Co-op City Blvd. near the ballfields has been cleaned of concrete and other debris which will help alleviate odors in the area. Catch basins have also been cleaned at various locations throughout the community, she reported.

Aside from the agency representatives and Riverbay officials, the follow-up meeting was attended by Community Board 10 District Manager Ken Kearns, George Torres of the Mayor’s Community Assistance Unit, Marisol Halperin of the Borough President Ruben Diaz’s office, Ben Randazzo representing State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto, and Cleveland Beckett representing City Councilman Larry Seabrook.

L ook in g for Dem ocr a t ic elect ion in sp ect or s Co-op City residents who are interested in becoming Board of Elections inspectors for September’s Democratic primaries are invited to a meeting hosted by Democratic District Leader and Co-op City resident Shirley Saunders from 6 to 9 p.m., Thursday, June 23rd in Room 28 of the Bartow Community Center. All applicants must be registered Democrats and be willing to carry petitions. For more information, call Saunders at 718-320-0281.

Congratulations on your graduation!

J u st in R iver s is graduating from Equality Charter School and will be attending the High School of Art & Design in Manhattan. Twins, J a r ed a n d E t ha n R iver s are graduating from P.S. 178 and will be attending M.S. 181. E lliot R iver s is graduating from The Garvey School and will be attending P.S. 178.

We are very proud of you and wish you God's blessings for success in all your endeavors!

Love, —M om, Da d, G r a n dm a Dor othy, G r a n d ma L eola , a nd th e fa mily

Congratulations, Ariel!

Congratulations to Ar iel Her n a n dez, who graduated from Horace Mann High School. Ariel is the daughter of cooperators Fernando and Nancy Hernandez of Building 8. Ariel will attend Amherst College in Massachusetts in the fall. May God bless you as you pursue your academic endeavor.

Love, —M om , Da d, R ya n , G r a n dm a M a n , a n d Un cle Nelson

Proud grandparents!

Congratulations to G r a ce a n d M ich a el R obin son, long time residents of Building 15A (100 Aldrich St.). Their daughter, Kaye, and son-in-law, Brandon, made them first time grandparents with the birth on June 2, 2011 of their gorgeous grandson, Noah (8 lbs. 3 ozs. – 21 inches.) Their neighbors and friends extend to one and all, lots of good —Dor ot h ea C a st le wishes and a hearty Mazel Tov!

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Resolution #11-45 SUBM I T T E D BY: E lea nor Ba iley SE C O NDE D BY: Bill G or d on & O th elia J on es BOAR D OF DI RE CTOR S ME ET ING: J u n e 14t h, 2011 W HE R E AS, the Riverbay Corporation [“Riverbay” of “Corporation”] is the owner of certain real property located in Bronx, New York, known as Block 5141, Lots 100, 110, 120, 440, 443, 445, 500, 600, 700; and Block 5135, Lots 51, 76, 90 and 210 (“Premises”); and W H E R E AS, pursuant to a written Commitment Letter dated June 10th, 2011, and amended on June 14th, 2011, New York Community Bank [“Lender”] has offered to lend Riverbay FIVE HUNDRED, FIFTY FIVE MILLION DOLLARS, [$555,000,000.00], to be secured by a first mortgage lien against the Premises, for a fifteen [15] year term, at an initial interest rate of 5.75%, adjusting on

year 3 to 6.0% per annum, on year 6 to 6.25% per annum, and on year 11 to 6.5% per annum, with amortization based on a thirty (30) year schedule, [“Loan”], and otherwise on the terms and conditions set forth in the Commitment Letter dated June 10th, 2011, as amended and; W H E R E AS, New York Community Bank amended the June 10th, 2012 Commitment Letter to provide that Riverbay has the right to prepay the Loan in full at any time on or before September 15th, 2012 in order to refinance with a HUD Guaranteed loan only, by payment of a PrePayment Premium not to exceed: i) two (2%) percent of the current balance outstanding on Loan #11-056677-8; plus ii) the difference between interest calculated at the rate of 5.75% and interest calculated at the rate of 6.2% on the amount currently outstanding on Loan #11-056677-8; and W HE R E AS, Riverbay’s Certificate of Incorporation does not require, and has not been amended to require, shareholder con-

sent to mortgage Corporate property; and NOW T H E R E F O R E B E I T R E SO LVE D, that the Riverbay Corporation borrow from Lender, the sum of FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY FIVE MILLION DOLLARS [$555,000,000.00], said sum being needed for the transaction of business of this Corporation, and as evidence of the obligation for the payment thereof, that the Corporation execute and deliver to Lender a note and mortgage, or notes and mortgages, or an agreement extending the term of the existing note and mortgage or notes and mortgages now held or to be acquired by Lender covering the Premises; and be it further R E SO LVE D, that said notes, mortgages, consolidations, modifications and extension agreements may be in such form and contain such terms, provisions, conditions and agreements as shall be agreed upon by the President or a Vice President or the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary or the Treasurer or an Assistant Treasurer of

this Corporation and the Lender; and be it further R E SOLVE D, that the President or a Vice President, or the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary or the Treasurer or Assistant Treasurer of this Corporation be and they hereby are authorized and directed to execute and deliver for and in the name of this Corporation said documents, and to execute and deliver such other documents, and to do all such other things as such officer shall consider necessary and proper to effect and carry out the matters hereby authorized, and Management and General Counsel are directed to take all necessary action to comply with this Resolution.

YE S: At k in s, Ba iley, G or d on , Gr a h a m , I llis, J oh n son , F. J on es, O. J on es, O wen s, Sa n t ia go, Sh a p ir o, Tir a d o, Ab du l-Wa h h a b NO : C ylich , L eslie

Not ice t o G a r a ge 2 p a r k er s - P ower wa sh in g b egin s on M on d a y Shareholders who park in Garage #2 are asked to remove their vehicles from the garage by 11 p.m. on Sunday, June 19, so that the garage may be cleared for power washing on Monday, June 20. The washing is expected to be completed by 4 p.m. on Monday, and during the washing period, no vehicles will be allowed in the garage.

All vehicles that are not moved from Garage #2 during the cleaning will be towed and the owner will be charged a towing fee of $54.13.

Residents are urged to be mindful of the caution tape and to heed the flyers posted in the garage with information about the power washing activities.

—P a r k in g Fa cilit ies Dep a r t m en t

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Letters to the Editor

Co-op City Times Thanks to all

To the Editor: Especially to all who supported, worked and voted for my re-election, I, Eleanor Bailey, want to say “thanks” a million times.

Being a member of the Riverbay Board of Directors has been a challenge

because there are so many situations and problems which affect our “quality of life.”

Thanks, again, for allowing me the opportunity and privilege to utilize my intelligence, “common sense” and expertise to make the right decisions for us.

Together, the incumbents and new Directors shall “agree to disagree” but the end results of our decisions shall make sure our Co-op City continue to be a wonderful place in which to reside.

Thanks!

—E lea nor Ba iley

Privatization is not an option To the Editor: I was hoping that Co-op City would do a feasibility study and that privatization would be positive. Recent events have convinced me that privatization is not an option for Co-op City.

The assessments for the next tax year are final. Based on current assessments and tax rates, the Gross Real Estate taxes for Co-op City’s 13 tax lots are $37,835,889. Gross taxes were $24,513,961 for the 07/08 tax year. You can find tax information by doing a BBL search on the Department of Finance website.

Trump III, a co-op in Brooklyn that privatized in 2007, lost its lawsuit against the city

and it will have to pay Real Property Transfer Tax (RPTT). The RPTT rate is 2.625% of the amount of value. The New York state transfer tax is called Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT). The RETT rate is $2 per $500 of the amount of value. You can search property records using the ACRIS website.

Forest Park Crescent, a co-op in Queens, privatized recently and paid a RPTT/RETT of $290,632/$44,288, based on a per unit value of $46,132. Columbus Park, a co-op in Manhattan, went private in 2010 and paid a RPTT/RETT of $88,463/$13,480, based on a per unit value of $20,675. OMIN New York LLC purchased Twin Parks 2, a rental in the

Tremont section of the Bronx, and the RPTT/RETT was $567,000/$86,400, based on a per unit value of $86,747.

As you can see, the range is wide. If Co-op City’s per unit value is $20,000, then the RPTT/RETT would be $8,070,300/$1,229,760. The RPTT/RETT would be $34,702,290/$5,287,986, if the per unit value is $86,000. Also, the value and RPTT/RETT for the shopping centers, garages and the other class 4 lots will have to be determined.

I know this will make a lot of people unhappy, including me, but facts are facts.

Sorry, City News.

—Nathaniel Coker

Parking Facilities Rules and Regulations The Riverbay Parking Facilities Department would like to remind shareholders and their families who park in the garages to observe and comply with the following Garage Agreement rules and regulations: • Drivers shall drive with headlights on while driving within the Garages • Drivers must observe the posted speed limit of 5 mph while inside the garages (do not accelerate your speed in any area of the garage) • Follow directional signs and arrows (in order to avoid collisions, do not drive in the opposite direction of posted arrows and signs) • Drivers must park their vehicles fully within the painted lines (be considerate and leave

enough room for your neighbor to enter and leave their vehicle) • Drivers shall be in compliance with the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of New York (this means that you must have a current inspection sticker, registration sticker and license plates on your vehicle inside the garage) • Drivers must not park in the designated Fire Zone areas of the garage (the affected Fire Zone spaces are located on the up and down ramps from the 2nd floor to roof ramps) indicated by signs on the adjacent wall.

• Shareholders may not loan or reassign their Garage Access Card to another person! or transfer their Garage Sticker to another vehicle • Shareholders may not park their vehicle in another garage other than that which they were assigned to after 6 p.m. without authorization • Shareholders must maintain the cleanliness of their vehicle while parked in the garage • Vehicle repairs/washing are not permitted in the garages • If the shareholder violates any terms, covenants or conditions of the Garage Agreement, We would also like to remind including payment of carrying you of the following additional charges, Riverbay Corporation rules and regulations which are reserves the right to terminate included in your Garage Agreement the agreement —R iver b a y Pa r k in g Fa cilit ies that you perhaps did not know: Dep a r t m en t

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Derek Alger Director of Communications

Rozaan Boone Editor-in-Chief

Bill Stuttig Associate Editor

Jim Roberts Business Manager

Jennifer Flynn Operations Manager

Ralph Henriquez Production Manager

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

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

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

Letters cannot exceed 350 words.

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

Advertisements and classified advertisements in the Co-op City Times do not necessarily reflect an endorsement from Riverbay Corporation of goods and services, but present greater options to cooperators of products and services available.

The Riverbay Corporation does not assume any responsibility nor is it a party to any contract or agreement between the cooperator and the vendor.

All matter published herein is copyrighted by the Co-op City Times.

Permission for reprints of advertising or editorial contents produced by the Co-op City Times must be obtained in writing from Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, New York 10475.

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Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 13 Article SIXTH of your Occupancy submit your completed form for a short- lease, notify Riverbay, in writing, Attention: Agreement provides, in part, that your lease term lease no later than thirty (30) days Sales Support Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, automatically renews for an additional before the expiration of your present lease. Bronx, NY 10475, ninety (90) days prior to three (3) year period. You need to do noth- If you will be moving out at the end of your lease expiration. ing if you want your lease to extend for another three (3) New Three (3) Year Last Date to Request Current Lease either a One (1) or year period. If you desire a Expiration Date Expiration Date lease of less than three (3) Two (2) Year Lease years, you may call 718-3203373 to request a form to subBuilding 13 Sept. 30, 2011 Sept. 30, 2014 August 31, 2011 mit for either a one (1) year or 100 Casals Place two (2) year lease. You must

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

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

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

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

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

Most commonly in Co-op City, the person that actually throws the object out of the window cannot be specifically identified. However, the apartment where the object came from is identified. In these instances, a Co-op City Community Complaint can be issued to the offending apartment. Throwing objects out of windows is a lease violation, therefore, the tenant of record can receive a Community Complaint when their apartment is identified as the location an object came from.

The shareholder is responsible for the actions of all family members and guests, therefore the Community Complaint can be issued without the need to identify the specific offender. The Co-op City Community Complaint offers our department an extra level of enforcement in eliminating this very dangerous activity.

Repeated violations result in escalating fines and can result in eviction.

It is important that parents instruct children and teens that throwing objects out the windows is a serious matter. Parents need to make certain that young children and toddlers do not have access to open windows. Toddlers are fascinated by throwing

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

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

This is another situation where the Public Safety Department asks for the help of the public in identifying violators. If you observe objects being thrown from a window, try to pinpoint the exact window and notify the Department of Public Safety.

Use a brightly colored curtain or shade as a landmark. The responding Public Safety Officer can use a floor plan map and iden-

tify the exact apartment. By signing a Community Complaint Affidavit, a complaint can be issued. Your information will not be revealed to the person receiving the complaint. Even if you cannot specifically identify the apartment in question or do not wish to sign an affidavit, it is still a good idea to call Public Safety for informational purposes. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us.

Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

If consuming alcoholic beverages is part of your holiday festivities, be sure to designate a driver who will not drink. Call a taxi if necessary. Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages.

The consequences of drunk driving are extremely severe. New legislation in New York State increases the charges and penalties for driving while intoxicated if there is a child in the vehicle. Drunk Driving enforcement is heightened during the holiday season.

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

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First Order of Business As a newly elected Board Director, I would like to thank you for your support and participation in this year’s election.

I am honored to have the opportunity to represent you and will work hard to address what is important to you and in the community’s best interest.

I would like to reassure you that I am an independent thinker, raised by two loving military parents who taught me the importance of honor, respect, integrity, ethics and caring for people. I will vote on issues based on the facts, stand firm on my convictions, and advocate for what is fair, and important to shareholders; positive results matter to me.

I have no intentions on goin g a lon g ju st to get a lon g; there is too much at stake. I am here to represent the shareholders, advocate for open Board meetings, collaborate with Board Directors,

Director’s Viewpoint

Leah Graham Second Vice President

and establish new policies and measures that will improve the quality of life in our community.

After being sworn in, my first order of business included: • Accepting the Board President’s invitation to meet the various department directors, employees, and management staff.

• Submitting a request where a Board

Public Safety Blotter: June 5 - June 11, 2011 J u n e 10, 120 Bella m y L oop CCPD units checked the area for complaints of shots fired. An intensive search was conducted with negative results.

J u n e 09, 120 Da r r ow P la ce A CCPD officer on patrol observed a male rolling a marijuana cigar. The male was arrested and charged with possession

of marijuana and issued a community complaint.

J u n e 08, 120 E lga r P la ce CCPD officers responded to a report of a dispute at this location. One male was arrested and charged under New York State Domestic Violence related laws.

colleague and I can meet with the DHCR (Division of Housing & Community Renewal) representative with oversight of our community.

• Requesting from management, specific information be given to Board Directors in preparing for an Emergency Resolution meeting on June 14, 2011 to discuss the loan terms of NYCB and Wells Fargo/HUD. • Providing Board members, at the request of the Chief Operating Officer for Gloria Wise Community Center, with an outline of the center’s plight and need for intervention with the hope of some type of remedy based on facts and the law pertaining to their case.

• Reviewing a management memo dated January 31, 2011 regarding the expected savings from the tri-generation, estimated window schedule without a loan

and draft budget for 2011/2012/2013. I highlighted certain line item expenditures that I am interested in knowing the “behind the numbers” information.

I believe as a starting point, it is necessary to become familiar with critical issues in our community, and identify key parties involved in order to establish appropriate lines of communication.

It is important for Board Directors to receive all the facts along with time to review information in an Executive Board setting. I believe this would establish an atmosphere for appropriate discussions and information sharing, and will lend itself towards better decisions that are best suited for this corporation and our community. I will keep you posted.

In the meantime, I’d like to hear from you. You may contact me at Board DirectorLG@gmail.com.

BASEMENT STORAGE Shareholders, please ensure that you secure your personal belongings in the unit you pay for.

Do not leave items outside of your unit door, the aisles, or on top of the units.

Unsecured items (regardless of what it is) can and will be discarded. This includes items tucked away in unauthorized units.

Riverbay Corporation is not responsible for personal items left unsecured for any reason in the basement storage room or outside of the room.

—R iver b a y C om m er cia l P r op er t ies Dep a r t m en t

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Thanks for your vote First of all, I would like to thank all of you for voting for me so that I can be on the Riverbay Board of Directors. Yes, the race was tough. However, we, the cooperators, wanted a positive change in leadership. And, now, we have that positive change. Therefore, it’s time to move this community forward.

One of the first things that we have to do as a community is to stop the Gloria Wise Community Center from closing down. Also, we must work with the parents who have children at this center. These are working parents.

What are they supposed to do with their children while they work? Where are their children supposed to go while they work?

Therefore, as a community, we have to help these parents and this center.

Secondly, we need to get our finances in order. Part of getting our finances in order includes reviewing the budget.

Thereafter, we are going to have to make some tough choices as to how to spend

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson our money.

Now, did you know that we take in approximately $200 million a year in revenue? That’s right, approximately $200 million a year! Now, that’s our starting point that I would like for you to remember when you think about Co-op City.

As a new Director, I would like to sit down with my fellow Board members and you and see if we can make some significant changes in the way that we conduct business. Also, I would like to see if we can bring in some additional programs for our seniors and our youths.

I t ’s T im e t o O r ga n ize Additionally, I would like for us to organize Co-op City so that we can begin to work together as a united group. So, do we have 35 building committees, along with a captain, and an assistant captain that represents each floor in every building? If yes, then I would like to suggest that each building committee considers working with their floor captains so that we can organize as a united community.

Thereafter, the floor captains should try to work with each apartment on their floor so that we can get everyone involved with making things better here.

Then, we all should get together and develop strategies for making improvements to Co-op City.

Does this concept make sense to you?

Can you clearly see that we can make substantial improvements to Co-op City once we organize ourselves as a united group?

There are many other improvements

that are on my mind right now. However, the first thing that we should do is to organize ourselves as a united group as soon as possible.

You’ll hear more from me about this topic next week. However, in the meantime, I would love to hear from you. So, please focus on organizing your building so that we can get more cooperators involved in our community.

Some cooperators might not want to get involved in organizing our community. Therefore, we will respect their viewpoint. However, I would like to encourage everyone to let me know what’s happening in and around our community.

So, please send letters to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475; or, please send a message to me at: darylhjohnson @optonline.net Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may G-d bless you and your family.

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

Rest your assurance on God’s love in your heart—not on the fear in your mind.

Let’s look at scripture to support this: Colossians 3:1-4 says: 1 If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.

3 For you died, and your life is hidden

with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.

Now I ext en d ou r week ly invit a t ion s t o you : The church will open today at 3 p.m. for a sweet hour of prayer. Tomorrow morning at 10 is Sunday School. Morning Worship begins at 11. Tomorrow, following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion.

We trust that everyone enjoyed their Memorial Day weekend. We love you, and may God forever bless you is our prayer. We don’t worry about anything, but we pray about everything.

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone #’s are (347) 2764925 & (718) 671-3627.

Jesus loves you, and so do we.

—Ap ost le G la d ys R . L it t le

Jewish War Veterans Post 500 The next meeting of Co-op City Post 500 will be held in July. You will be notified of the date when it is selected.

The Post is very appreciative of the large contingent of members who

attended the Memorial Day ceremony here in Co-op City, and to our Senior Vice Commander Leon Weinstein on his very informative speech on getting women veterans equal health care and benefits due all veterans.

A Women Veterans Recognition Day Celebration will be held on Friday, June 24th, from 11 a.m. till 3 p.m., at the Bronx Veterans Medical Center, Kingsbridge Road, in Room 1B07. Please try to attend this worthy

event and show your support for equal rights for our women veterans.

May birthday greetings to Sidney Goldman, and in July, to our Commander, Alex Selikoff.

—Marvin Warm

National Council of Negro Women Book Club next meeting will be on Saturday, June 25, at 3:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble. Because of poor attendance at our April meeting, we will be repeating our discussion of “The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration” by Isabel Wilkerson.

Sa ve th e Da te: Saturday, October 22.

Annual Fall trip: Tour home of Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, Val-Kill

Cottage/lunch at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY/shopping at Woodbury Commons Shopping Outlet.

Tickets: $85. Make checks payable to NCNW Co-op City Section. Mail to: P.O. Box 93, Bronx NY 10475. For tickets and more information, contact: 718-538-8606, 718-320-2366 or 718-655-9034.

E F F E C T I VE I M M E DI AT E LY!!!

The official mailing address for the

Use of terraces for cooking I t is illegal within t he C ity of New Yor k t o use ga s, or char coa l t ype B-B-Q gr ills in m ult iple dwelling buildings, such as Co-op City.

Such gr ills cr eat e open flam es which m ay cause fir e.

National Headquarters is 633 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20004. (Please refrain from forwarding any mail (correspondence, reports, membership dues and fees, donations and contribution, etc.) to the P.O. boxes

because they are officially closed.

Please contact Sadie Gilmore, 718-6713721, to notify us of birthdays, illness or bereavement.

Happy birthday to June members!

—M a xin e Su lliva n

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

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

FOCUS SC RI PTUR E FOR THE W EE K: Beloved, since God loved us so much, we also ought to love one another. —1 John 4:11 (NRSV) ANNOUNC EM ENTS: Spanish Bible Study is being held every Wednesday during the day. Please contact the church office for times and location at 347-945-1992.

Wed., June 22, 7 p.m. – Bible Study and Prayer Service Friday, June 24th at 7 p.m. – “Broken Chains”: Youth Ministry – Young people 13 thru 21 are encouraged to join us in Worship, the Word and Fellowship. This is a service that is run by young people for young people.

Sunday, June 19th at 11 a.m. – Father’s Day Service: join

Assemblyman Benedetto: Summer Reading Challenge fosters scholastic growth, provides fun activity for children and parents Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto has announced the arrival of the state Assembly’s annual Summer Reading Challenge. The challenge is in coordination with the New York State Library’s “Summer Reading at New York Libraries” initiative. The state library’s theme this year is “One World, Many Stories.”

“Reading is a critical tool in our children’s education and in their lives,” Assemblyman Benedetto said. “Studies show that children who read throughout the summer perform better in school in the fall. And according to the National Educational Association, children who read at home are more proficient in reading and math.”

To participate in the program, children must read alone or with someone else for at least 15 minutes each day for 40 days throughout the months of July and August. They must mark off the days they read on a calendar and send it to Assemblyman Benedetto. Children who complete the challenge will receive a New York State Assembly Excellence in Reading Certificate.

“The reading challenge is part of the Assembly’s commitment to providing a quality education to the youth of New York State,” Assemblyman Benedetto said. “It gives children an opportunity to engage in a fun, leisurely activity that will improve their spelling, vocabulary, pronunciation and reading skills.”

Assemblyman Benedetto’s office delivered Summer Reading pamphlets to all the schools in his district, where they will be distributed to the kids. Completed pamphlets should be returned to the Assemblyman’s office located at 3602 E. Tremont Avenue, Suite 201, Bronx, NY 10465.

For more information about the 2011 Summer Reading Challenge, contact your school, or call Assemblyman Benedetto’s office at (718) 8922235.

us in fellowship as we celebrate Father’s Day. Refreshments will be served after service. All are welcomed.

Sunday, July 3rd at 11 a.m. – Communion Service: All are welcomed at the Lord’s Table.

Saturday, July 9th at 4 p.m. – You are invited to join us for our Youth Summer Production – “The Fall.” A play that depicts The Beginning, The Fall and The Victory through music and dance. All are welcome.

Schedule of Ser vice: Sundays: Worship Service** 11 a.m. ** First Sunday of each month is Communion Service.

Children’s Church (4-12 years) 12 p.m. (Dreiser, Rm. 2) Little Lambs (2–4 years old) 12 p.m. (Dreiser, Rm. 2) Wednesdays: Spanish Bible Study Please contact church for time & location Worship, Prayer, & Bible Study 7 p.m. start Fridays: Teen Church 7 p.m.–9 p.m.

Children’s Church 7 p.m.–9 p.m.

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

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

Circle of Christ Church helps support missions in Peru, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Bronx and Africa. Join us in our goal to expand God’s work throughout the world. Please make all donations to Circle of Christ Church – memo Missions. Please mail inquiries or donations to the following address: Circle of Christ Church, 147 Dreiser Loop, plaza level, Bronx, NY 10475; 347-945-1992.

Ema il: admin@circleofchristchurch.org.

Website: www.circleofchristchurch.org.

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Change we must!

We have seen signs recently like “Con Edison, dig we must.” At long last, there Director’s seems to be momentum on the Riverbay Board to initiate positive change; Positive change that this community has not experienced for many years.

There are issues that represent vivid wrongs in our minds and some of those folks who were responsible for these issues are now gone, although, in my mind, the proper people were never punished for obvious transgressions. One of the famous sayings used was "To the victor goes the spoils," but, of course, that is not necessarily in the best interests of the community.

There are still some of these issues within our midst and I'm confident it will come to pass that these too will be eliminated someday. We must also deal with the negative culture at Riverbay that has been pervasive certainly for the past decade or more, and that too has to change.

Personally, I'm thrilled to see young, energetic blood being infused as a result of the recent election process for the Board of Directors, something that was long overdue. And when I think of positive change in Co-op City, with people coming together for the good of the community, and especially for the shareholders, I'm reminded of Abraham Lincoln's immortal words in the Gettysburg Address, that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.

The “us versus them” mentality has to be removed from the Board for the good of the community. We need Directors who will strive for the betterment of Coop City, for its shareholders, and for unity among the Board. Nothing will be a utopia, I know that, but there is a difference between a responsible, loyal opposition who might disagree on some issues rather than outright hostility and exclusivity. I think, and hope, we will have some harmony on the Board now which can be built upon, something I have always looked at as the way we ought to be and the direction in which to go.

Despite opposition and obstacles thrown in the way, I and others have stood steadfast for the betterment of this community, and regardless of the consequences, have held on to our principles with unwavering commitment.

Therefore, I again come back to this last election which resulted in a Board elected by the people, for the people. I hope this is a sign of good things to come in the future, as also evidenced by two other young intelligent and dynamic individuals who did not make it this time around, but keep them in your heart for our next Board election and I have no doubt they will remain active in this community, and you will see and hear much from them in the coming months.

I only hope when we meet Tuesday with management and bank officials and representatives from HCR and HUD to discuss a colossal half billion dollar plus refinancing loan, they have legitimate answers about why this is the proper way to proceed at this moment.

I'm not saying this is the way I would have gone, but I can say I will vote responsibly once I hear all the facts from both sides.

I must say I am somewhat disappointed with our elected officials, especially our so-called Congressman whom I've been told has been working diligently to help us secure this refinancing loan guarantee from HUD but to my chagrin, I doubt this very much. I have looked at other members of Congress in other districts

who have consistently worked and labored for their constituency. However, over the years, our elected officials, ranging from the City to the Federal legislators, and we know who they are, have found a formula to extract votes out of this community by feeding us with some chicken, some rice, salad, a roll, and a cup of soda. Folks, those days are over.

The next individual who shows up here and says I want to be your representative should have a plan of action and not simply pie-in-the-sky promises which are never fulfilled.

What we really need is a true community center for our children, for our youth and the community. I

Viewpoint

Tony Illis

Co-op City Department of Public Safety (718) 671-3050 www.ccpd.us If you SEE something, SAY something!

believe, and I know others do, too, we probably need one more than ever at these crucial times when there is a growing need for places for young men and women.

Together, we can find an answer and make sure a community center becomes a reality, and that is something I'm willing to work to make possible.

In conclusion, this is my first viewpoint in over a year and I am grateful to the cooperators for giving me another lease on the opportunity to be one of their representatives on the Board. I've told you time after time, I'm here for you and only you.

I hope in the future, cooperators will attempt to attend open meetings so we can all get to know each other and create a meaningful dialogue. You can reach me by email at: tonyshome10475@gmail.com or call me at (718) 320-8035.

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Broun Place Townhouse Association We look forward to seeing everyone at our next meeting. Chief Frank Apollo of Riverbay Public Safety Department is scheduled to be the guest speaker at our meeting on Thursday, June 23rd. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. in Room 31 at the Bartow Center. This will be the last meeting for the summer. Come out and join us at our “ June Jamboree.” Bring your family too, if you wish. We will have a small collation, music and just plain fun enjoying each other’s company. This is our way of thanking everyone who attended the meetings throughout the year and those who joined the Association. As usual, flyers will be distributed prior to the meeting as a reminder. No meetings are scheduled during the months of July and August. We will meet again in

September, 2011. If you wish to join the Association, you can join at the meeting or see Ann in 25A. Dues are $12/per year, per family.

The Public Safety Mobile Command Unit has been in Broun Place for most of the week. The community was very happy to have them here and did notice the difference! From what I understand, Public Safety will rotate the Unit throughout the community. We wish to thank Chief Apollo for hearing our complaints and acting upon them.

To date, I have one article to print in “ The Broun Place News Bulletin.” I surmise that a great many of you are planning your vacations or other activities.

Any news you would like to share, such as graduation of a family member, articles

of interest, wedding or a special event you attended, is acceptable.

The NYPD is offering a summer camp program for our youth ages 10 to 16. The program is based at Harry S. Truman High School. To file applications, contact Mr. Joe Boiko, Ombudsman, at 718-3203300, Ext. 3409 if you are interested.

Applications must be received by Friday, June 24. No applications will be accepted after June 24th.

If you have any complaints regarding repairs or any other issues, I implore you to first and always contact Mr. Edgar Perez at 718-320-3300, Ext. 3408 or his assistant, Ms. Valerie Hayes. Your complaints must be documented by him and he will contact the appropriate department to address your specific complaints.

Call 9-1-1 and Public Safety at 718671-3050 to report any suspicious activities you observe. Your calls will remain anonymous.

Our prayers go out to the sick and homebound. Congratulations to those celebrating a special event and our condolences to those who have lost loved ones. If you have acknowledgements of any kind that you wish to share with us, please contact Ms. Iris Sanchez or any officer on the Executive Board.

Stay safe and we wish you a great weekend and a healthy and safe summer.

Happy Father’s Day to all fathers celebrating on this special day.

If you wish to contact us, you can email us at brounplaceassoc@hotmail.com.

—M a r j or ie H elm s

Building 13 Association Our next general membership meeting will be on Thursday, June 23, at 7:00 p.m. at the back of the building (in the voting room).

The Association meetings will NOT be held during the summer months of July and August. Crime, however, does not take vacations.

Therefore, we ask that you remain alert and report any crime to the police.

Remember, we are the eyes and the ears

of Co-op City’s finest. The security and safety of our home is our collective responsibility and requires the cooperation of all of us.

KEEP OFF THE GRASS AND THE FLOWER BEDS. P lea se ob ey th e followin g q u a lit y-oflife r egu la t ions: a) NO DOG is allowed in the apartment; b) NO LOITERING in the lobby and on the stairways.

c) NO SELLING in the lobby. Period. d) NO VANDALIZING the stairs and the elevators.

Unannounced police sweeps are conducted day and night to enforce these rules.

SE AT BE LT S SAVE L I VE S-Always buckle up. “It is not an option, it is the law.”

Please avoid texting and unnecessary distractions while driving.

Observe speed limit and STOP for yellow school bus with flashing red lights.

Report any criminal activities to Riverbay Public Safety at (718) 320-3050 and/or the 45th Precinct at (718) 822-5411 For all NYC non-emergency inquiries, call 3-1-1.

For traffic updates, call 5-1-1.

“IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.” —O lu b iyi Seh in d em i (M r. B)

Building 12 Association Our next meeting is Monday, June 20, 7:30 p.m., Activity Room. Since this is our last meeting before the summer, it will be a meet and greet our neighbors with refreshments. On the agenda will be Building Issues

and Security.

If you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and Riverbay Security at 718-6713050.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all

who are sick, shut-in and have lost relatives/friends and to our troops.

The best to everyone celebrating a special day this month. To all of our family, friends and neighbors, have a good and safe summer.

This Sunday, June 19, we celebrate Father’s Day. Let’s remember all the men in our lives who helped us along the way.

We can be reached at MLSAH@aol.com.

—Sonj a M axwell

Building 5 Association On Wednesday, June 8, the Building 5 Association had its final, year-end meeting.

Topics that were discussed included the cleanliness and appearance of the

building, and there was concern raised over the lack of consistency with the staffing of the lobby attendant program.

These are issues that need further discussion.

On the plus side, the building is in the middle of the balcony/facade renovation, and they are moving along quite nicely!

Could the windows be next? (Smile).

The Building Association will meet

again in the Fall of 2011, so until then, have a safe and relaxing summer. And remember, Building 5 is your home, so if you see something, say something!

—Gary Geleski

Building 15B Association Our next Building Association meeting will be on June 23 at 7 p.m. in the basement. This is our last meeting before the summer vacation.

We will have guest speakers, Chief Frank Apollo of Public Safety, and a representative from the Fire Department.

Please make every effort to attend our

meeting and bring a neighbor. This is an important meeting. Refreshments will be served. We will also have a 50/50 raffle.

Have a happy, healthy and safe summer

vacation.

Happy Father’s Day to all fathers, grandparents, and father-like figures in our —Sa n dy Kr a sn ove building.

Cooperators urged to check convectors prior to air-conditioning season If cooperators follow the procedures recommended below, the number of malfunctioning convector units can be greatly reduced.

C lea n in g P r oced u r e: Make sure all switches are turned off before cleaning the convector.

Remove cover by lifting it up and swinging the bottom out.

Do not remove Styrofoam trays unless replacing the old one with a new one.

Make sure the drain from the drip pan and drip tray is not clogged. Test by pouring one quart of hot water into the long tray. If the water does not go down the drain, or the drain becomes clogged, immediately contact the

appropriate Cooperator Services Offices listed below.

Fan coils (the row of thin metal sheets inside the convector) should not be cleaned or vacuumed during air cooling season. Never use a sharp object, such as a knife of screwdriver, to clean the fan coil.

Filters can be cleaned at anytime. During the winter, filters may be vacuumed and washed; during the summer, they should not be washed.

To replace the cover, place it flat against the convector, lift it up one (1) inch, and let it drop into position.

If there is a leak, a pot or towel should be placed under the convector until the unit is serviced.

Cooperators who are unable to check their convectors because of age or a physical condition can call their CSO

Advertising works!

and a Riverbay staff member will be sent to check for clogged or malfunctioning drains and convectors.

C oop er a t or Ser vices O ffices: C SO 1 (Bldgs. 1-14, Carver, Debs and Defoe Pl. Townhouses) Maintenance Service, (718) 320-3300 and follow the prompts, Dreiser Center, Rm. 6 C SO I I (Bldgs. 15-25, Adler, Asch, and Boun Place Townhouses) Maintenance Service, (718) 320-3300 and follow the prompts, Bartow Center, Rm. B C SO I I I (Bldgs. 26-35, Earhart Lane Townhouses) Maintenance Service, (718) 320-3300 and follow the prompts, Einstein Center, Rm. 37.

Call 718.320.3300, Ext. 3384 for our affordable rates.

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Building 33 Association Happy Father’s Day to the fathers of Building 33.

The Association thanks all the cooperators of the building for their support in making our annual flea market and cake sale a big success. The bakers: Dottie D., Dottie V., Joan L., Andrea, Christie, Tiffney, Lorraine R., Monique, Janice B., Maude.

Thanks to all cooperators who gave cash

donations. We sincerely appreciate every donation of clothing, shoes, hats, glassware, books, pots, pans, coffeemakers, toaster oven, etc. I list the items to give you an idea of what you can bring down to donate.

Our vice president, Ms. Connie Bridges, took charge of our bus ride to Sugar House Casino in Philly next Saturday. She is very happy to announce,

with your cooperation, the bus sold out last month. Thank you, Bldg. 33.

I cannot express enough that we live in a very diverse building, with all cultures. I wish that every nationality would join us when we have events for the building.

Everyone is welcome.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE GRADUATES!

The Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club is trying to get their club membership up. If anyone is interested in joining a club, please come to the meeting on Thursday, June 23, 7 p.m., Building 33 Meeting Room in the back of the building.

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

—Patricia Bonaparte

Association of Building 14 Cooperators (AB14C) Hello, Association members and fellow cooperators! Thank you to the members and cooperators who were able to attend our May Association Meeting on short notice.

We discussed a project for transforming the Association Room over the summer into a more inviting environment. To do so, we need the assistance of anyone who calls him or herself a handyperson, or better yet, a carpenter and those that would be called “helpers.” The goals are: to design and/or build some type of concealed storage for

our holiday decorations and crafts; to provide more comfortable seating; to remedy the soot on the ceiling pipes; and, to improve the overall ambiance through color and décor. Once the basics are completed, we will be soliciting cooperators for donations of slightly used furniture – specifically, seating, small tables, pictures, etc.

“Thank you” to Peter Garcia for surveying every floor and the common areas for damage and maintenance issues. While many of the problems generate from nor-

mal wear and tear or deterioration, the problems with graffiti, cigarette butts in the stairwells and lack of cleanliness are due to cooperators’ poor behaviors. We need to do better by cleaning up our own messes, i.e., trash and spills in the hallways and elevators. Peter’s observations, along with those submitted by Floor Captains and others in April, have been submitted to the building maintenance supervisor and/or emailed directly to our CSO Director Noel Ellison. We anticipate seeing the issues

addressed and will follow-up over the summer months.

Please come to our meeting next Thursday, June 23rd, which will serve as the final meeting before we recess for the months of July and August. Riverbay General Manager Vernon Cooper will be our guest speaker.

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

—J osep h in e D. F er gu son

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

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

At t en t ion : We have an email address. It is: Building30@hotmail.com.

Join the Crochet Club next fall. We meet every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m.

in our meeting room on the “B” side.

Learn how to crochet with Linda. Just think of how grateful your family will be when they receive a beautiful handmade gift that you have made with love. Her students have progressed very nicely.

She has patience and teaches you with feeling. Give it a try! It’s a great way to exercise your mind and fingers. It is stimulating and relaxing too. Throw away the tranquillizers and join in the fun.

C om in g E ven ts: Join us on Wednesday, June 15 at 7:00 p.m. for the Building 30 Association Meeting. This meeting is for the Nominations and Elections of the following officers: President, Vice President, Secretary and a Treasurer. Bring your thoughts and recommendations for good officers. It is very important that you work for the benefit of our building and the cooperators (your neighbors). We look forward to your attendance.

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

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

M ir ia m E . Ber lofsky —M

Building 27 Association Things are moving along real well.

We have already purchased our new flatscreen TV with DVD player for the meeting room. It will be installed shortly and be ready for viewing very soon.

The next big event is coming this week, so please note it in your calendar so you

don’t miss this night of fun right here in our building. No fees and no parking problems!!...our Game Night will be held on Friday, June 24th starting at 7:00 p.m. in the meeting room on “C” side.

There will be plenty of chances to play your favorite game and refreshments

provided for your enjoyment. All of this is free and provided for you by your Building Association.

All our gatherings are directed to help residents enjoy the best quality of living in our home here in Building 27. Those who participate have been very fortunate

to get to know some wonderful neighbors and make new friends. Make the effort to come and you won’t regret it for sure.

We extend best wishes to all our fathers on their special day, June 19th.

—Don Doherty

Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club The next meeting of the HTIDC will be held on Thursday, June, 23, 7 p.m., 140 Elgar Place, Section 5 Meeting Room, ground level. We encourage all members to attend and bring a friend. Dues are only $20 a year.

We will be discussing a fundraiser so that we can again award scholarships to a Co-op City youth. We would like to thank all the members who work diligently to get TWO talent-

ed, committed cooperatives (Leah Graham and Daryl Johnson) elected to the Riverbay Board of Directors. It is refreshing to see young people step up to be of service to our community.

We congratulate the Board for providing Leah Graham an opportunity at a leadership role. We trust that she will keep the community informed and adhere to the policy of

holding open Board meeting, and keeping shareholders informed.

The President was guest speaker at the Gloria Wise “Yellow School House” Moving up Ceremony on June 10. The children were absolutely amazing and their parents were very supportive. We encourage the new Board members to not only review what is happening with the Gloria Wise Center, but

also have a conversation with the Director of the Teen Center in Section 5.

All organization leaders/advocates are encouraged to monitor very closely the proposed millions of dollars that will eventually be flowing into our community.

You are invited to attend our next meeting. We need your support.

—Evelyn M. Tur ner

Faith @ Work Christian Church Meeting at 177 Dreiser Loop/Dreiser Community Center, Room 8, 9:30 a.m.

(Sundays). Church telephone: (718) 644-0951; email: fatwcc@aol.com.

Week ly Wor sh ip E xp er ien ces: 6:30 p.m., Thursday Bible Study Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m.

Children’s Church, 9:00 a.m., 2nd through 4th Sundays.

C h u r ch M ot t o: “We are ChristCentered, Family-Focused with Power and Authority.”

C h u r ch M ission : To empower, edu-

cate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Come worship with us—where we honor tradition but are not bound by it!

FAITH CAFE OPEN TO THE HOMELESS AND HUNGRY EVERY 3RD SUNDAYS BEGINNING TOMORROW!!! Immediately following morning worship, we are honoring fathers and the homeless with a great meal; our treat—join us!

P a r t -T im e E m p loym en t : Looking for a church home to worship in, be a blessing and be blessed? Join us as we answer the unemployment issue and save a generation all at the same time. The economy is not only a government issue, it’s a church issue. If you have a heart for young people and want to take part in positively impacting their lives, been looking for a “dosomething” church and can be dedicated and committed, this is the right fellowship for you. Join us for Sunday

worship and speak to the pastor after service. NO PHONE CALLS! We are not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for it is the power of God unto salvation of everyone who believes! (Rom 1:16) What great power that is when you realize that you are not in this alone. Our witness is to God’s goodness and not our personal accomplishments.

Remember, it’s never about us but always about the goodness of the Lord.

—P a st or Deb or a h J en k in s

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Black Forum Fruit & vegetable fundraiser The Black Forum will be holding a fruit & vegetable fundraiser on Tuesday, June 21 in Rm. 20, Dreiser Center, from 11 a.m. until products are depleted. Packages, which include an assortment of fruits and vegetables, range from $1 -$3.

Defensive Driving returns in September Our defensive driving course has been suspended until September. Please keep checking back as we will keep you informed as to when the course will resume.

Black Forum Aerobics in session Aerobics classes have begun. Classes

are held every Monday and Wednesday, Dreiser, Aud. A, 7:30 p.m. To register, please call us at (718) 320-8035. There is a nominal fee for each of these classes.

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

Emergency Food Program - New Hours & Days We are now open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in Room 20 at the

Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags.

In order to receive food, you must present a current photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future.

New email address The Black Forum has a new email address, coopcityblackforum@gmail.com.

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

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: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call us or visit us in Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

—Tony Illis

Retirees of Dreiser Loop Retirees and friends, our Dreiser Loop Clubroom 19, (718-379-0377) is available for your weekday socializing pleasure. Also, we hope that during the months of July and August, we can continue having our ‘special fun Saturdays’. We anticipate that the next fun Saturday would be Sat., June 25th (the 4th Saturday)??

Donation-$3. Call the Clubroom by Thursday, June 23rd to check the June 25th schedule.

T R AVE L AC T I VI T I E S: Join us: Dover, DE and Crab Feast – Aug. 911th (3 days, 2 nights) at the Dover Downs hotel Casino with 2 breakfasts; 2 dinners, ALL You can eat Crab Feast, and shopping at the Rehoboth Outlet stores. Price: $409/double and $499/single. $100 trip deposit required. (Contact Beverly James or Virginia Stewart at 718-379-0377).

Biloxi, MS–Aug. 27–Sept. (9 days).

Price: $750/double and $1020/single. The trip includes 8 nights lodging with 4 consecutive nights at a Casino Hotel on the Mississippi Gulf Coast; 14 meals: 8 breakfasts and 6 dinners; guided tour of Bay St. Louis; admission to NASA’S Stennis Space Center and much more. (Contact Eleanora Jones at 718 671-5707/Harriet Ford at 718-3790377).

• Harrah’s Chester Casino and Racetrack, PA – Wed., Sept. 14. Price per person: $65. You get a 6 hour casino stay, a $10 slot bonus, and All You Can at the TEMPTATION Buffet. $35 deposit due now to reserve your seat. (FINAL PAYMENT: Thurs., Sept. 1). Let’s come together as we travel to Harrah’s to have a fun-filled, exciting and fruitful day. We will leave from Dreiser Loop at 8:30 a.m., and meet the casino bus at 7:00 p.m. to

return home. (Contact Lorraine Parker, 718-671-6403 or Beverly James, 718-3790377).

All checks payable to RETIREES OF DREISER LOOP. T H E AT R E C O M M I T T E E (All prices include transportation): The van will leave from Dreiser Loop (across from deli) at 6:45 p.m. for the 8:00 p.m. show*. *Sat., June 25th, Michael Jackson Tribute; Price: $52.

Sat., July 16th, NY Spirit Cruise (Luncheon); Price: $65.

• All you can Eat Grande Buffet, live Musical Show starring Broadway-quality performers • Lunch also includes a tour narration of New York’s famous skyline!

• (Departure time to Spirit Cruise line to be determined? )

50% deposit required for all theatre tickets. Committee members in Clubroom 19 on Thursdays after 3 p.m.

G OO D AND W E L FAR E : We support all of our members on the mend, and wish you a speedy recovery and a subsequent long and healthy life.

“Sending a little sunshine to sprinkle in your day, reminding you that you’re thought of in a warm and special way!”

Contact Elinor Gordon at 718-379-0377 regarding illnesses and bereavements.

H E L P WANT E D: Volunteer part-time van drivers needed. A stipend will be given to you for each trip.

“Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.”

Good health and good fortune to all!

Enjoy your summer!

—C la u d et t e Da vis

American Legion Post 1871 Our Post is located in Section Five, Coop City, at the community center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office phone number is 718-320-8165. You can also reach us by e-mail: post1871@optimum.com.

Greetings to all of our comrades who are homebound and recovering from various medical operations.

Happy birthday to all our Post members who have a birthday in the month of June: Aston O. Thomas, Jr.; Eugene J. Fasttook, Bernard Gibbs, Norman L. Cook, Patrico Serrano, Ismael J. Perez, James Hess, Israel Cruz, Joe Wailer, Jr.; Jose Alvarez, Ramon F. Betancourt, Roosevelt Mason, William R. Craft, Raymond Dyson, William Martinez, and Benjamin J. Wright. If I have forgotten to include your

birthday, please forgive me. Your birthday will be posted at a later date during the same month. This is a reminder to all Post members that on June 26th, Section 5 Fair, our Post 1871 will have a recruiting table on site at this affair to recruit new members who would like to join our Post.

Any Post member who was stationed in Vietnam, a study was done by the VA and they found out there’s a link between Agent Orange kidney cancer and veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange while they were stationed in Vietnam. The VA has determined that Agent Orange is very toxic and was known to cause cancer. After a close examination, exposure to these chemicals should be considered a risk factor for kidney cancer. So if you have any of

these systems and you were stationed in Vietnam on your DD 214, you can open a claim for compensation at the VA Hospital.

How can you determine if you have received a fake check? A fake check often has no bank logo or one that’s faded, suggesting it was copied from an online photo or software and if the check has no street address, just a P.O. box or a wrong zip codewhich you can check by contacting the issuing bank-these indicate that it’s a fake check.

Did you know that climate change threatens far more than our environment?

It’s already spread to infectious diseases and respiratory ailments across the globe.

Our food, our air, our water, these are our life support systems that really underline our public health issues.

Remember, Post members, June 18th will be the last meeting until September, so please attend this meeting. I’m wishing that all our members have a safe, happy summer along with their families and friends.

For our Post members who have computers, stay in touch with the American Legion website and stay informed with any news that will concern our Post.

I wish all of our Post members a HAPPY FATHER’S DAY to all the old and new fathers.

Question: Why did the fish get kicked out of school? Answer: ’Cause he was caught with seaweed.

This information was provided to you by your Post information officer.

—R ich a r d I . L a wson, J r.

Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations Congratulations to Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams An exceptionally talented minister of high esteem who has a long history of service to the church he founded and serves as the CEO of Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center, Inc., Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams is the author of Principle Centered Living: 9 Reasons to Maintain Your Values in a Pressure Filled World. You can reach Rev. Dr. Sheldon Williams at 914-548-5639, email info@RevDrSheldonEWilliams.com or online at www.RevDrSheldon EWilliams.com.

The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI) has appointed Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams as leader of Northeast Faith

Command. The installation service will be held on Saturday, July 9, at 11.00 a.m. at Community Protestant Church, 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469. Phone: (718) 862-9172. All are invited.

The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. meetings will be in recess July and August. Meetings will resume on September 6. The Coalition wishes everyone a happy and healthy summer.

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

Phone number, 1-718-320-1861.

The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improv-

ing 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; Co-op 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 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

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

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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

THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS ARE AT THE CHURCH’S ANNEX: 2053 ASCH LOOP NORTH (CO-OP CITY) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-

11:00 a.m.

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

OT HE R SC H E DUL E D E VE NT S: Sunday, June 19th after Service, the Nehemiah Men’s Ministry’s Annual Father’s Day Bake Sale.

Stop by their table for some mouthwatering dessert – many kinds of cakes and pies - to go with your Father’s Day Dinner.

Wednesday, June 22nd, 7:00 p.m. Bible Study. Hot Topic: “How to Pray.”

Sunday, June 26th, at 11:00 a.m. – Observance of Youth Day. Theme: “I Can Do All Things.” Our Guest Preacher will be Rev. Allen Paul Weaver III, Associate Minister, Thessalonia Worship Center, Bronx, NY. Wednesday, July 20 - Friday, July 22 –

Delaware Delight and More Getaway sponsored by the Shepherd’s Ministry.

Tour includes deluxe accommodations at the Dover Hotel & Casino; a day in Atlantic City; Shopping Spree; Crabfeast at the Old Mill Crab House; Buffet dinner at Dover Downs; 2 breakfasts; baggage handling and transportation. Cost per person: $395/double; $495/single. For additional information and/or reservations, call (718) 994-5761 or (718) 652-2906.

Saturday, September 17th, 12:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m. at Dreiser Auditorium B, the Missionary Ministry presents a RED CARPET FASHION SHOW AND BRUNCH, featuring the fashions of Dressed to A “T” by Theresa Ferguson.

Tickets: $40. For additional information and to purchase tickets, call (718) 379-

8514; (718) 671-6922, (718) 671-0425 or (718) 671-6122.

A H A P P Y A ND BL E S S E D FAT H E R ’S DAY T O FAT H E R S E VE R YW H E R E !

God bless you on your special day and each day all year through.

God grant that faith and hope and love will always come to you.

God be your friend, your guiding light forever on life’s way.

God keep you in His love and care today and every day.

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 —E

Pentecostal Tabernacle The Pentecostal Tabernacle is located at 120 Benchley Place, Building 24, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

A special invitation to everyone who would like to attend worship services every Sunday morning.

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

Mid-day service starts at 11:30 a.m.

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

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

Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, and all the men who have been very supportive as father

figure for many children. May the blessings of God be upon you all.

A special greeting goes out for all the single fathers who are working hard to take care of their children all by themselves.

F O C US: The power of the incorruptible Word of God is able to lead souls to a new experience and the eternal life.

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away,

reserved in heaven for you, Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. (1 Peter 1:3-5) Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot; Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you, Who by him do believe in God that raised him up from the dead, and gave

him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God. Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently. 1Peter 1: 18-22 “ A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.’’

By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have loved one to another.’’ (John 13:34-35) For further information, call (718) 324-0334 or (718) 320-4218, (718) 2131727.

—R ev. R ich a r d Sib b lies

Church of the Savior Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, interracial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Coop City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 718-320-0002 or 917-734-4058 for more information. Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who

care about you, not what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you.

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

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

Divine Worship — 10:30 a.m.

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

Up com in g E ven t s Sunday, June 19 - Father’s Day - Our speaker is the dynamic, anointed Rev. Robert Stevens, Associate Pastor, Mt.

Hebron Baptist Church, Bronx, NY. Reading from God’s Word: John 3:16.

Sunday, June 26, our Morning Worship begins at 10:00 a.m. Time of meditation, 9:10; Come and be refreshed, have quiet time with God. Everyone is welcomed. God loves you and so do we.

Meet us at the Co-op City Fair. Information, along with cold drinks and desserts for sale.

Week ly Act ivit y – Church of the Savior worship at 10:30 a.m. Come and be blessed. We want an opportunity to love you. See you in church.

Each Thursday at 10:00 a.m., Channel 70, Bronxnet. Tune in and be blessed. If this program has lifted you, please let us know. Dr. Smith can be contacted at 718-

320-0002. If you prefer to drop a personal note: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475 is our mailing address.

Bereavement Support Group meets Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Come, our arms and hearts are open to you. God bless you! “ I wa s h u n gr y a n d you fed me.” Church of the Savior is reaching out to individuals and families who need nutritious food. Our food pantry, coordinated by First Lady Theresa Smith, is just a phone call away. For more information in donating or receiving food, please call her at 718-925-5052.

Fa t h er ’s Da y T h ou gh t : “Life was a lot simpler when what we honored was father and mother rather than major credit cards.” —Robert Orben —R ev. Dr. R ob er t A. Sm it h

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Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow for worship service at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for children and adults is held at 9:30 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us.

Wednesday evening Bible study is suspended for the summer. Wednesday afternoon Bible study is held at 1:00 p.m. and will suspend for the summer on June 29. Evening Prayer Service is suspended for the summer.

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

Mid-week worship is held on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. All are invited to attend for a mid-week spiritual pick-up.

We will hold our annual spring revival next week on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, June 22, 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m. each evening. Our revivalist will be Rev. Melvin E. Wilson, Pastor of St. Luke A.M.E. Church located in Harlem, N.Y. Come out, bring a friend and receive a great blessing.

The Christian Education Ministry presents its 2nd annual Youth and Young Adult Conference on next Saturday, June 25th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church. The conference will start at 10 a.m. with Rev. Quinton Ervin, Associate Minister, at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, Bronx, NY, presenting “Bullying and Conflict Resolution.” The second presenter will be Rev. Dr. Eric B. Turner, Associate Minister and Minister of Music,

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

Sund 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.

Neos P r ogr a ms – The teens, tweens and children’s programs every Friday night at 8 p.m. at the church, ages 5 & up. We also have for girls & boys liturgical dancing, ages 5 to 12, 8 p.m. on Fridays. Every last Friday night is pizza and movie night at 8 p.m. at the church.

C r escen do Ch r istia n M usic Sch ool: Learn piano, guitar, percussion, voice and theory. Contact Maestro Frank Colon at (917) 753-3644. The school will be open from Monday – Thursday, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Private and group lessons are available. Earlier lessons can be arranged. All ages welcome. Registration is free and rates are affordable.

Recital by our music school students on June 26th at 5 p.m. Come and bring a friend and have a great time. Hear the lovely music from our students.

La n ca ster, Pa . tr ip – We are going to Lancaster on September 30 to October 1. The trip will consist of shopping at Rockville Square Outlets, Dutch Apple Dinner Theater to see “I Love a Piano,” staying at the Heritage Hotel, breakfast at the hotel and going to Bird-in-Hand Farmers Markets and luncheon at Shady Maple Smorgasbord. Travel by deluxe coach. Cost is $237 per person, double occupancy, $295 single occupancy, $229 for triple occupancy, $165 children 13 to 18 and $133 children 12 and under. Children must have 2 adults in the room in order to get the double occupancy rate. Call Barbara at (347) 603-7473 to find out more and make your reservation. If no answer, please leave a message.

—R ev. Dr. Milca Alva r ez-Pla ud

from St. Luke Baptist Church, Harlem, NY, presenting “Staying inYour Lane.” Registration and a continental breakfast will be at 9 a.m. Call the church for additional information.

The Children Day Service will be held on Sunday, June 26 at 11 a.m. The speaker will be our very own Rev. Dr. Williams. The theme will be, “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well,” Matthew 6:33. All are invited to come to this celebratory service.

Come and join the Christian Education Ministry Vacation Bible School starting on Monday, June 27 through July 8 at 6:00 p.m. each evening. The theme will be “Jesus Truth Seekers – A Mission Possible.” Join us for an exciting adventure with a group of Jesus Truth Seekers.

“Feast Delivers,” hosted by the Just For Men Ministry,

invites everyone to participate. Make your selection by circling the item(s) on the menu. The deadline for payment is June 19 and distribution will be at the church on Saturday, June 25 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. This month, the feast has a ham dinner special at a cost of $20. If you prefer less meat and more vegetables, check out the Veggie’s Choice at a cost of $20. Checks are accepted, made out to the Co-op City Baptist Church. Call the church for additional information.

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

—Ha ttie L. Luca s

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

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

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

Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:00 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. L ist of P r ogr a m s a n d E ven t s: Adult Sunday School is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 am.

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

Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month.

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

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

Singles’ Ministry meets every third Tuesday evening of the month at 6:00 p.m.

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

Seniors’ Ministry meet on Tuesday of the month at 11:00 a.m.

Mid-day Bible Study meets every Tuesday afternoon from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

Come join New Vision’s “Partners in Reading Program” every Sunday afternoon from 1:40 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Students in Grades 1 through 8 discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners.

Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals.

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

—C a r ol H a q u e

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African-American Association Glor ia Lyn n e C on cer t – Special ticket offer. Call today 718-671-5957 or 917-833-6202. Celebrate Black Music Month and Father’s Day at the Gloria Lynne Concert tonight, June 18th, 7:30 p.m. at Hostos College.

Ms. Lynne is a legend in music, with hits such as “I Wish You Love” and “I’m Glad There Is You.” This is a great gift for Father’s Day, June 19th, for your dad, husband, gentleman friend and relatives.

Sch ola r sh ip Awa r d s – The Association’s $300 Scholarship Awards were presented to two promising high school seniors: Briana T. Hamilton, who will be a graduate of Pelham Preparatory Academy with a GPA of 92%.

In the fall, she will attend SUNY at New Paltz to major in International Studies. Also receiving our scholarship was Malcolm Taylor, a graduate of Horace Mann High School with a GPA of 3.16/4.0 Unweighted. This fall, he will attend George Washington University to major in Engineering. They were also presented with a gift of a documentary on “Black History” from Director Andrea Leslie. The Association is proud of these scholarship recipients and wishes them well.

The Association thanks the Scholarship Committee, including Sandra Mitchell, Patsy Balfour and Estelle Rollins for their diligent efforts in accomplishing this rewarding event. Members and scholarship recipients’ families all enjoyed the dinner and music that followed.

Associa t ion E lect ions – Mr. Roger Toppin presided over the election of new officers who will serve for the next two years. President: Francine Jones; Vice-President: Harman Leacock; Recording Secretary: Estelle Rollins; Corresponding Secretary: Patsy Balfour; Treasurer: Sandra Mitchell; Assistant Treasurer: Kevin Lambright.

The Association is grateful for these volunteers and looks forward to an even more productive future.

The following are programs sponsored by the Association and you are encouraged to participate: Yoga & P ila t es M a t C la sses – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. Call 718671-8364.

Belly Da n ce C la sses – Mondays at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. Call 646-281-4570.

Bu siness O pp or t u n it y Wor k sh op - Wednesdays, 7:00

p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. Call 646-721-8185.

C om pu t er C la sses – Monday, June 20, 7:00 p.m.

Dreiser Center, Room 15.

E d u ca t ion – The Communiversity of AfricanCentered Education will meet on Tuesday, July 12th and August 9th at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15 to discuss the book called “The New Jim Crow” by Michelle Alexander. If you wish to participate, please purchase the book and join us. All are welcome. Call 718-379-5555.

Gener a l M em b er sh ip M eet in g – The next general membership meeting will be held on Saturday, September 10, 4:00 p.m. in the Dreiser Center, Room 15. We always welcome new members. You can join or renew your membership at any time. If you cannot attend a meeting, you may send your check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership and $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Your membership helps to support this organization that sustains our community.

—F r a n cin e R eva J on es

Co-op City Branch of the NAACP The Co-op City Branch of the NAACP reminds you there is one week to go for our Square Dance. It is on Friday, June 24th. This is an event in Co-op City that is fun and physically beneficial. Square Dance has gained in popularity and is recognized as an excellent source of social interaction and exercise. Get your calico scarf, dancing shoes and do-si-do to Dreiser Loop, Auditorium A on June 24th. Again, the date is Friday, June 24, time is 7 – 9:30 p.m., place is Dreiser Loop, Auditorium A. Get your tickets by calling (718) 379-1297, (718) 379-3504, or (718) 671-8915. Tickets are just $20 per adult and $10 for children 12 and under. Refreshments will be on sale. Members, this event is especially important to attend; members are expected to purchase at least two tickets each.

Father’s Day is tomorrow and Father’s Day celebrates fathers and people that father. We hope you spend a great day. This week, an important NAACP item has been in the media. Benjamin Todd Jealous, President, National NAACP, published a statement, edited from the Washington Post, “For 102 years, the NAACP has fought to ensure that all our children have access to high-quality

public education. Our founders made improving education our primary strategy for improving America. They did so because they knew from experience that educational inequities are not only the product of broader inequalities and dangerous social tensions but also maintain them. We believe that if we make all our schools great places to learn, we will have more than better institutions and better-prepared students — we will have a better country.

Toward this end, we filed a lawsuit last month on behalf of New York City’s public schoolchildren and their parents.”

This is the purpose of the lawsuit.

Our Freedom Fund chairperson has presented the winner of this year’s award for the student with the most improved record of achievement at Harry S. Truman High School, 2011, Chyan Smith with an award, as well as a citation. The Freedom Fund is seeking member volunteers to assist with the awarding of graduation honors at the

Northeast Bronx Education Park schools. Call 718-3793504 or 718-379-1297 if you can donate your time.

You can still participate in our “at home tea” fundraising campaign.

Participation guarantees your entry for one of three prizes awarded at the end of the campaign. Till June 30, our Co-op City Branch of the NAACP continues the campaign of quiet determination; members forge ahead peacefully to make the NAACP stronger.

The newly redesigned website: http://action.naacp.org/ or the New York State Branch website is available. NAACP membership comes to students for $15 and adults $30 with “The Crisis” coming too. The Co-op City Branch of the NAACP hopes for the good health of all and hopes to see you at this week’s square dance. This press release is submitted with the approval of President Jeannette Graves.

—E va L a za a r

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Mon., June 20 Tues., June 21

Library 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 11 a.m., Rm. 31

Afternoon Movie 2 - 4 p.m., Rm. 7

Dominos 10:00 in Rm. 49 Tai Chi 11:00 in Rm. 45 Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49 Matinee Movie w/George Rm. 49, 2-4 p.m.

Thurs., June 23

Wed., June 22

Stay Well Exercise 10 a.m., Rm. 31

Fri., June 24

Stay well Exercise 10:00 a.m., Rm. 2

Library, Exercise, Chat Session, Rm. 7, 9:30 – 10:30 Alert & Alive 10:30, Rm. 7 Mixed Cultural dance 10:30 in Aud. A Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7 Beginner’s Self Defense 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Tuesday Movie w/popcorn 2-4 p.m.,, Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session, Rm. 7, 9:30 – 1:00

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

Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Word Games 9:30– 1:30 p.m., Rm. 31

Spelling Bee10 a.m., Rm. 49

Bingo 2 p.m. in Rm. 25

Spanish Practice Class 10:30 in Computer lab

Tai Chi 11 a.m., Rm. 2

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd, 9-10 a.m., Rm. 31

Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49

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

Garden Club, Rm. 7, 10:00 Sewing w/Raymonde 9:30-11:30, Rm. 7

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

Art Class 1-4 p.m., Rm. 7

Library 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Rm. 31

Library, Exercise, Chat session, Rm. 7, 9:30 – 1 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10-11:30, Rm. 7 Line Dancing 10:00 a.m. Aud. A Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7 Belly Dancing 12:30 p.m., Aud. A Handi-Flex 1 p.m., Aud. A Drama Rm. 7, 1:30–4 p.m.

Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Stay Well Exercise 10-11, Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11 a.m., Rm. 49

Bingo 2 p.m. in Rm. 25 Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49 2:30-4

“Movie Madness” 9:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Crochet & Knitting 9:00 in Rm. 2

Spelling Bee 11 a.m., Rm. 31

Art 10:00 in Rm. 45

Day at the Movies w/ popcorn 10 a.m., Rm. 7

Self Defense 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Meditative Moments 11:00 in Rm. 8

Bingo 1:00 p.m. in Rm. 49

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

Card Games Rm. 49 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

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

Bingo 2 p.m. in Rm. 25 Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Friday 10-11:30, Rm. 49

*Schedule subject to change without notice*

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

WEEKLY TRIPS DATES

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Swimming Bowling

Whole wheat bread, Orange

Thurs., June 23

Salmon loaf w/lemon sauce, Orzo, Kale

Loin of pork, Sweet potato, Italian green beans

Whole wheat bread, Fruit cocktail

Fri., June 24

Pineapple juice, Turkey salad, 3 bean salad, Cole slaw

Chicken stew, Penne pasta, Lettuce/tomato w/carrots

Whole wheat bread, Cantaloupe

Wed., June 22

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

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

Turkey breast, Rice, Spinach

Tues., June 21

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

Word Games 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Baked chicken, Baked potatoes, Broccoli florets

Library, Exercise, Chat Session 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Rm. 7

Orange/pineapple juice, Beef casserole w/macaroni, Spinach Apple juice, Breaded fish w/tartar sauce, Mexicorn, French beans

Bingo 11 a.m., Rm. 31

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

Rye bread, Apricot halves

Line Dancing 2 - 4 p.m., Rm. 45

Mon., June 20

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

Card Games p.m., Rm. 25

Garlic chicken, Baked potato, Broccoli florets

Crochet & Knitting 9:00 a.m., Rm. 7

Around the Lunch Table 11:30 a.m., Rm. 49

Word Games 9:30 -11:30, Rm. 31

Whole wheat bread, Apple

Library 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Rm. 49

Word Games 9:30 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

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

Shepherd pie, Sliced carrots

Kosher

Dominos 2 p.m., Rm. 25

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

Soups, Breads and Desserts

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Einstein

Dominos 10:00 a.m., Rm. 45

Current Events 10 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 10:00 in Rm. 31 Beginner’s Self Defense 9 a.m., Rm. 31 Advanced Self Defense 10 a.m., Rm. 31 Dominos 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25 Word Games 9:30 –11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2:30-4 p.m., Rm. 25

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PICK UP TIMES Bartow Dreiser Einstein 1 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m.

8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m.

(June, July & August only) 1 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m.

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

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All meals served w/margarine and fresh milk *Menu subject to change without notice. We ask that members please call their center at least one day in advance to register for lunch:

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

Upcoming Events/Trips E F F E C T I VE I M M E DI AT E LY DO O R T O DOO R DRO P O F F S F O R SH OP P I NG T R I P S O NLY. J E R S E Y G A R D E N S M AL L – MONDAY, June 20. 4 hours of shopping for only $12. Trip includes transportation/boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:00 a.m.; Dreiser, 8:15 a.m. and Einstein, 8:30 a.m.

E M P I R E C I T Y C ASI NO - June 22nd and June 29th - $3. Trip includes transportation, 4 hours at casino, $10 food coupon. Pick-ups: Einstein, 10:00 a.m.; Bartow, 10:15 a.m. and Dreiser, 10:30 a.m. DROP OFF AT ASCH LOOP IN FRONT OF LIBRARY; DREISER LOOP AND EINSTEIN LOOP ONLY. SP I R I T C RUI SE S O F NE W YOR K - For a totally entertaining and dining cruise experience, come join us on a Lunch cruise on Spirit Cruise of New York – Friday, June 24. Boarding time, 10:30 a.m. Cruise time, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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B E T H AB R A H AM H E ALT H SE RVI C E S - Senior Task Force, 612 Allerton Avenue, Bronx, New York will hold a Free Senior Prom, Thursday, June 23, 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Dancing, giveaways and refreshments. RSVP by June 20. Transportation NOT provided.

WAL -M ART – Pick-up times for WalMart for the months of June, July and August has been changed as follows: Bartow – 8:30 a.m.; Dreiser – 8:45 a.m.; Einstein – 9:00 a.m.

C AR E G I VE R SUP P O RT GR OUP Do You Need Support For An Older Person? A Caregiver Support Group can offer an atmosphere of understanding and support for caregivers to discuss issues and problems. Whether you care for a

loved one from a distance or in your home, you are most welcome. The group meets every other Tuesday at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31, from 1-2 p.m. The next session is Tuesday, July 12th and Tuesday, July 26th. The support group is facilitated by a social worker. If you have any questions, please contact JASA at: 718-3202066. NO MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR JUNE. W E I G H T M ANAG E M E NT SUP P O RT GR OUP - Come and join the Weight Management Support Group to learn techniques and information that can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Monday, June 20, 10 a.m., 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 25, for 8 weeks. To register, please call 718-320-2066.

DI SABI L I T Y SUP P ORT /SO C I AL I Z AT I ON GR OUP - First Friday of every month – 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 25.

The next meeting for the DI ABE T I C SUP P O RT G R O UP is scheduled for Monday, June 27.

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

NOW H I R I NG : PAR T T I M E DR I VE R WANT E D - The Co-op City Bartow Senior Center is searching for a responsible part time driver with a valid CDL License to work 20 hrs. per week.

You can obtain an application or submit your resume to the Co-op City Senior Center Office located at 2049 Bartow Ave., 718-320-2066.

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

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

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

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE BUILDING & TOWNHOUSES ASSOCIATIONS Broun Place Townhouse Association: “Meeting” Thurs., 6/23; 7:00 pm (Room #31)

EDUCATION African American Association: “Business Education Classes” Wed., 6/22; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room #2)

HOBBIES African American Association: “Belly Dance Class” Mon., 6/20; 7:00 pm “Yoga & Pilates” Tues., 6/21; & Thurs., 6/23; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #2)

Co-op City Duplicate Bridge Club: “Bridge Training Class” Wed., 6/22; 4:00 pm (Dreiser Room #9) “Bridge Game” Wed., 6/22; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room #9)

POLITICAL Working Families of Co-op City: “Meeting” Mon., 6/20; 7:00 pm (Bartow Room #28)

RELIGIOUS Deeper Life Church: Tues., 6/21; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #1) Church of the New Vision: “Bible Studies” Sun., 6/26; 9:30 am (Einstein Room #38) Faith @ Work Christian Church: Thurs., 6/23; 5:30 pm and Sun., 6/26; 8:00 am (Dreiser Room #8)

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15: Sun., 6/26; 10:00 am (Einstein Rm #35) Harvest Restoration Ministries: “Bible Study” Wed., 6/22; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #10), “Church Service” Sun., 6/26; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room #10)

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church: Thurs., 6/23; 5:30 pm (Dreiser Room #9) Circle of Christ: “Children’s Bible Study” Sun., 6/26; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room #2)

SENIORS JASA Senior Services: “luncheon” Mon., 6/20;-6/24; 8:00 am (Bartow Room #31)

SERVICE & CIVIC Weight Watchers Nutrition Program: Tues., 6/21; “Meeting Time” 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room #4)

District Council #37: “Meeting” Thurs., 6/23; 6:30 pm (Dreiser Room #1)

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION UPCOMING EVENTS Free Computer Classes Introduction to Microsoft Word, Thursday, June 23, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Computer’s Practice & Q/A, Thursday, June 30, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Pre-registration required, please drop in to register; Class size is limited to 8; All classes are one session only; All classes are hands on.

Handicapped Adults Association VAN-During the month of June, there will be no van service. Check our weekly articles for further information.

F L E A M AR K E T -Come into Room #13 and shop in our flea market. Greeting cards are 25¢ each, canes are $5 each, jewelry, soft covered books 5 for $1, hard covered books are 50¢ each, CD’s music in Spanish and English $1 each. New items arrive daily. We are open from 9:00 a.m.

until 11:30 a.m.

T H E O F F I C E -Our office hours are from 9:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. If you need information, please call 718-3202069.

Happy birthday to those celebrating a June birthday.

Pennies, pennies, pennies, please bring them into the office.

—Ar len e R od r igu ez

Goose Island Seniors Sunday, June 19—A day to ce1ebrate Father’s Day. Wednesday, June 22—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $2 for members and guests. Refreshments served.

Thursday, June 23—General Meeting; last meeting till September.

Sunday, June 26—Bingo game in Room 39. Admission is $3. Everyone is welcome to join. Refreshments served.

Tuesday, June 28—Going to Atlantic City Showboat Casino. Also, you can enjoy the seashore. Price is $30. Rebate $30. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops—Einstein Center Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop. Also don’t forget your picture I.D. card.

Thursday, July 14—Going to Platzl Brauhaus, a wonderful day in the country.

Price: $57 (fifty seven). Menu— Continental breakfast; Luncheon— Sausage and peppers, franks, hamburgers, French fries, and much more. Dinner at

dining room—Roast beef, roast chicken, and salmon will be $2 more. Also ice cream, coffee, tea. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops.

Wednesday, October 19—Going back to Villa Roma for Octoberfest. Menu— Saubraten with potato pancake, turkey with stuffing, bratwurst with red cabbage.

Dessert—Black forest cake and apple strudel. Price is $55 (fifty-five). Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stopsEinstein Center, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop.

For more information, call Ann or Mary at 718-379-9613, or call Mary in evening, 718-379-4899. Don’t miss a good time.

For more information, call Ann or Mary at 718-379-9613 or come to 135 Einstein Center, Room 39, Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. You may also call Mary in the evening, 718-379-4899.

GOOD HEALTH TO ALL. —M a r y P illa

Einstein Cancer Fund In celebration of Father’s Day, we wish all a healthy, joyous day.

We will be going to Showboat Casino on Tuesday, July 12. Cost per person, $30, with a slot play bonus of $30. Time of pick-up at 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop.

Please bring a valid photo I.D. Saturday, Sept. 17, our Annual Raffle Luncheon at the SeaShore, City Island.

Cost per person, $48, which includes entrée choice of broiled filet of sole, shrimp (fried, broiled or scampi), chicken parmigiana or prime rib roast of beef, plus

fruit cup, salad, pasta, veggies, cake, soda and coffee. The luncheon is based on the successful premises we had in making sure everyone attending will receive a raffled-off gift card. Your participation in joining and contributing enables us to make this luncheon a success.

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

Good health and healing is wished to all.

—Lydia Ruas

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church WEEKLY EVENTS KIDS Game On Nintendo Wii! - Every Monday, 3:30 p.m. • Teen TAG - June 21, 28, Tuesday, 4 p.m., ages 12-18 • KIDS Reading Aloud - Every Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., ages 3-8 • Teen Book Café - Every Wednesday, 4 p.m., Talk about books or listen. • Chess Club - Every Thursday, 3:00 p.m. • Teen Time - Every Friday, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Come and hang out in the library’s community room: Bring a snack, talk to friends, play games.

The New York Public Library Baychester Branch • 2049 Asch Loop • Bronx, NY 10475 (Fully Wheelchair Accessible)

Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph’s invite you to worship with us at 155 Dreiser Loop (lower level) here in Co-op City; Telephone: (718) 3200844.

Wee k ly Sc h ed u le Sunday: Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m.

Wednesday: Bible study 7 p.m.

Thursday Choir rehearsal 7 p.m.

Friday: Youth group 4-6 p.m.

Young adults 6:30 - 9 p.m. Every 4th Sunday, the Sunday School children lead the service and every 5th Sunday,

the Young Adults lead.

Up com in g E ve n t s June 26th: Confirmation and reception of new members.

July 9: Deluxe bus transportation to Duck Walk Vineyard in Montauk, L.I. Donation, $85. Trip includes lunch at Gurney’s Inn, wine tasting and tour of the facility. Please contact the church at (718) 320-0844 for reservations.

May the glory of the Lord endure forever; may the Lord rejoice in all His works. (Psalm 104:31) —D. Sin glet on & M . C h a m b er s

HOURS: Monday & Wednesday, 10-7;

Viernes 10-5, Sábado 10-5, Domingo Cerrado

Co-op City Department of Public Safety (718) 671-3050 • www.ccpd.us.

718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

If you SEE something, SAY something!

Tuesday & Thursday, 10-6; Friday & Saturday, 10-5.

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

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Reflections

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

A Chinese legend tells of a man who dreamed of a great amount of gold as his heart’s desire. He rose one day and when the sun was high, he dressed in his finest garments and went to the crowded market place.

He stepped directly into the booth of a gold dealer, snatched a bag full of gold, and walked calmly away. The officials who arrested him before he even arrived home were puzzled. “Why did you rob the gold dealer in broad daylight?” they asked, “and in the presence of so many people?” The greedy man replied, “I did not see any people; I saw only gold.”

This is our very problem. We want so for plentitude that we do not see people.

We are so mad for money that we ignore morality. We are so obsessed with gain that we forget G-d. How desperately we need a new set of values if we are to live with wholeness, with integrity.

The truth is that we will not succeed in life until we understand that money buys everything; everything, that is, except love, personality, freedom and immortality. These virtues are acquired only by a life of long devotion to the committed search for integrity. This golden life is the only kind of gold worth having.

Baychester Visual Arts Baychester Visual Arts Association, in celebration of Bronx Month, presents an art exhibit in the Baychester branch public library at the Bartow Mall in Co-op City. It begins on Saturday, June 4, and will run through Sat., June 25th. Stop by and visit and you will see the quality work that students, under the tutelage of Moses Groves, BVA’s own art instructor, have created.

On June 25, there will be an outdoor show in the Bartow shopping mall from 10:00 a.m. until 4 p.m. You will again have the opportunity to view the original paintings by BVA members. You will also be able to purchase artwork at this show.

Don’t miss it!

A five week mini-summer session of art classes begins July 12th and goes through August 9th. The classes are given on Tuesdays from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.

The price for members is $30 and nonmembers $35.

We are having a show at the Barnes and Noble book store in Bay Plaza on July 27, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Mr. Groves, BVA’s art instructor, will give a demonstration on drawing during the show. BVA members will also have their artwork on display and art books will be sold during this show. We hope you will get to enjoy some of these events.

—Sylvia Lochansky

Riverbay Safety Flash Industrial First Aid Stations First aid stations have been placed at the following locations: Bartow—HR office Power Plant—First floor office Dreiser—Emergency Desk Construction—Director’s office Einstein—CSO-3 Peartree—Motor Pool —Riverbay Safety Department

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

Not e: Office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday, we are here from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Candle lighting on Friday, June 24, is before 8:13 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, June 18, at 9:20 p.m. We recite Havdallah (The Recital over the Wine) at the end of Shabbos.

Mincha services on Saturday, June 18 are 7:00 p.m.

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

C om in g E ven t s: Saturday, June 18-Morning Services are at 9:00 a.m. Mincha is at 7:00 p.m. and the Rabbi’s class is at 7:15 p.m. The parsha this week is “ Shelach.” Shabbat ends at 9:18 p.m.

Saturday, June 18-The Men’s Club sponsors a Kiddush in honor of Father’s Day. This is scheduled to occur directly after services.

Sunday, June 19-Happy Father’s Day. Enjoy your day!

Sunday, July 3 at 1:30 p.m.-Join the

Sisterhood for an afternoon of Bingo. The admission cost is $3/person.

Sunday, July 17 at 1:30 p.m.-Enjoy an afternoon of Bingo at the Synagogue.

Bring your friends and neighbors. The cost is $3 per person and includes admission, snacks and refreshments. Where else could you keep cool and have fun at the same time.

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

Please honor your Yiskor pledges.

Send your checks to: Traditional Synagogue at 120 Erdman Place, Bronx, NY 10475. Thank you!

Come on down to the synagogue to purchase kosher wine.

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

Hope that Anita Abel is feeling much better after suffering from a bad fall and icing her bruised knees. Guess who’s having a birthday? It’s Sharon Abel! Happy birthday, Sharon, on June 29 and have many more simchas.

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

M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsky Shalom! —M

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

Saturday services are continuing thanks to those people who attend. Please try to attend whenever possible.

We would like to remind our members and any Jewish people in Co-op City looking for a conservative synagogue. We are

still here and all are welcome.

Try to take a Saturday and come to services when you can.

Donations or dues can be sent to the office.

Happy birthday to Frieda. Many more healthy ones.

—M a r vin Seid m a n

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue I would like to remind everyone that the Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City has MOVED to a new location in Section 5.

The new address is 120 Erdman Place, Building 27B. The Men’s Club is sponsoring a Father’s Day KIDDUSH today, Saturday,

June 18, at the conclusion of the morning services. It will be held in our new facility at 120 Erdman Place, Building 27B. All are welcome to attend.

Everyone is invited to all our functions.

We hope you will join us.

Br uce G it elson Shalom!

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Custom Craftsmen - 40 yrs. experience. Sofas & Chairs upholstered; Slipcovers-Fabric & Plastic; Kitchen Chairs - $8.99 & up: Caning; Venetian Blinds; Drapes - Custom made Refinishing, Touch up & Polishing of Furniture

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Locksmith Window Cleaning

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Painting

High Quality Labor For a Low Price!

Serving Co-op City for over 25 years.

“When you see me, You’ll know me.”

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Advertise in the Co-op City Times Classifieds! Call 718-320-3300, x3380 for our affordable rates!

WINDOW WASHING, etc. $5 Per Window • $2 Extra w/Guard

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• Floor Service • Wallpaper, Panel, Carpet Removal • Blinds, Doors, Kitchen Cabinets Repaired

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Call Bill

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Co-op City Times / June 18, 2011