Co-op City Times 07/28/12

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Vol. 47 No. 30

Saturday, July 28, 2012

Seabrook guilty on federal corruption charges, faces long prison sentence

BY JIM ROBERTS

to influence public contracts Larry Seabrook’s long, and to fund his own corrupt fabled 28-year political friends and family plan. career came to an abrupt “Today’s conviction ensures end on July 26 when a jury that the Councilman will pay of his peers decided that for betraying the public trust.

Seabrook was not a public Rooting out public corruption servant. and restoring the public’s faith Following Seabrook’s in honest government remains felony convictions in U.S. a vital mission of this office,” Federal Court in Manhattan Bharara said. on Thursday, the District 12 Seabrook was convicted City Council seat repre- Former City Councilman on three counts of conspiracy senting Co-op City that Larry Seabrook to commit mail and wire Seabrook held for eleven fraud, three counts of mail years was immediately vacated. The last fraud, and three counts of wire fraud. He year of the term will be filled in the Nov. was acquitted on three counts charging an 6 election in a special, non-partisan illegal kickback scheme involving the ballot. bidding of a boiler contract at the new Seabrook, 61, will be sentenced by Yankee Stadium.

Federal Judge Deborah Batts on Jan. 8, The government proved in this trial 2013. He faces up to 20 years in federal that Seabrook stole more than $1 million prison for each of the nine felony counts. in taxpayer funds by illegally diverting In addition, he faces possible fines of that money to relatives and friends. The more than $2 million. money was funneled through non-profits Seabrook is deciding whether to Seabrook controlled – the Africanappeal the verdicts and remains out on American Bronx Unity Day Parade and bail. the North East Bronx Redevelopment Following the verdict, U.S. Attorney Corp. – between 2002 and 2009.

Preet Bharara said, “Councilman Larry Seabrook abused the power of his office (Continued on page 4)

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MTA fare increase postponed until March of 2013 Some Bronx bus service to be restored, but not for Co-op City

BY BILL STUTTIG The MTA, in announcing its preliminary budget for the next fiscal year and its long-term financial planning through the year 2016, said that approximately $29.5 million worth of service cuts will be restored in the coming fiscal year, but the restoration of Co-op City’s bus service back to what it was before June of 2010 is not amongst the announced service restorations.

The MTA also announced earlier this month that a planned fare increase of a reported 7.5% originally scheduled to take effect in January of 2013, has been postponed at least two additional months, until March of 2013, to allow the MTA to seek public input into the potential effects of such an increase and possible alternatives to raising the fares while maintaining a balanced budget.

State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto, who has created an open dialogue between MTA executives and Co-op City community leaders since the bus service cuts affecting this community took effect two years ago – a dialogue which has resulted in some service being restored as recently as January of this year — said this week, “I am extremely disappointed that the MTA is considering another fare

increase, but I am glad that any fare increase will not take effect until March of 2013. Maybe this gives us some time to move the MTA to reconsider their plan.”

The MTA said that they will have preliminarily public hearings into the proposed fare increase in November. The exact schedule as to when and where the hearings will take place has yet to be publicly released.

In an MTA press statement released earlier this week, the agency’s press office stated that despite the success of the MTA’s cost-cutting efforts, the MTA continues to face large out-year deficits caused by increases to non-discretionary expenses: pension obligations, employee and retiree health care costs, paratransit and debt service. To help meet these growing expenses, the budget assumes a fare and toll increase in 2013 of $450 million on an annualized basis, and one in 2015 of $500 million annualized.

“I’m pleased that we will be able to keep the MTA’s budget in balance despite our challenges, but I am concerned about the long-term trend in our expenses,” said MTA Chairman Joseph J. Lhota. “The (Continued on page 2)

PS 153 students shine in state tests

BY JIM ROBERTS New York City public schools in Co-op City once again performed better on this year’s state tests than the overall District 11 results, with PS 153 Helen Keller leading the way with the best scores.

The best performance in the entire district was scored by the fifth-grade math students at PS 153, where 88.8% of the children tested at or above proficiency for their grade level. District 11 overall tested at 58.2% on 5th-grade math.

The PS 153 students scored very well on all their tests. The majority of students were at or above grade level in every category: 71.5% in 4th grade math; 71.3% in 5th grade English; 67.6% in 4th grade English; 60.8% in 3rd grade English; and 59.8% in 3rd grade math.

The annual tests are given to all students in grades three through eight and cover math and English. The test results are scored on four levels, with Level 4 the highest score. Students who reach Level 4 and Level 3 are considered proficient and meet the state’s standards for that subject.

Level 1 and Level 2 results indicate that the student has a partial or below gradelevel mastery of the subject.

Since 2011, the New York State

Department of Education has lengthened the exams by increasing the number of test questions.

Many students from other Co-op City schools also scored well on the tests.

Third-grade math students at PS 178 Dr. Selman Waksman scored 70.6% proficiency on their tests. Fourth-grade math students at PS 160 Walt Disney scored 69.6% proficiency while the sixth-grade math students at MS 180 Dr. Daniel Hale Williams scored at 61.7% proficiency.

Seventh-grade math students at IS 181 Pablo Casals scored 60.5% proficient.

In other results where more than 50% of students scored at or above grade level, grade four English students at PS 160 scored 53.6%. At MS 180, 6th grade English students scored 59.2%; seventhgrade math students scored 58.4% and 8th grade math students scored 52.2%.

At IS 181, 8th grade math students scored 56%; 6th grade math students scored 53.2% and seventh-grade English students scored 53%. And at PS 178, 4th grade math students scored 51.6% and 4th grade English students scored 50%.

The best scores at the Equality Charter (Continued on page 3)

Agreement reached on ponding alleviation … Riverbay General Manager

Vernon Cooper and First Vice President Khalil Abdul-Wahhab met during last Friday morning’s drizzle with officials from the city’s Department of Environmental Protection and Department of Transportation, including Bronx DOT Commissioner Constance Moran, to discuss areas where rain persistently ponds along curb lines, like in the above photo taken near the Broun Place Townhouses. Other areas discussed included Alcott Place, Benchley Place and Einstein Loop. The city officials said they would repitch and repave the streets at these locations in order to alleviate the ponding problem. Cooper also agreed to have the sidewalk on the east side of Alcott Place and the north side of Einstein Loop repitched to alleviate rainwater runoff coming from the sidewalk side of the curbs. The city officials agreed to do their repairs by late autumn if Riverbay did their part by repitching the sidewalks immediately before. Arrangements have been made to have the sidewalk repairs done in the Fall. Photo by Bill Stuttig

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MTA’s underlying cost structure is increasing for reasons that are beyond the authority’s control, so we are depending on all stakeholders coming to the table to find ways to address those areas that we can control.”

The budget assumes that MTA cost control initiatives will save $870 million in 2013, and the public will be contributing nearly $382 million in increased fare and toll revenue. The budget depends on the MTA’s partners in labor contributing as well, the MTA said, by agreeing to three years of net zero labor cost increases, which will contribute $227 million toward the MTA’s bottom line in the 2013 budget.

Raises would still be possible for unionized employees, but they would need to be offset by changes to costly work rules or increases to employee health care contributions, the MTA maintained in their statement.

Last year, Assemblyman Benedetto successfully lobbied to have New York City Transit’s President Thomas Prendergast visit the community and meet with community leaders about concerns about the effects and hardships brought on by the 2010 cuts to Co-op City’s bus riders. As a result of that meeting with several Co-op City community leaders, including Benedetto,

General Manager Vernon Cooper and Board President Helen Atkins, Prendergast agreed to have service on the Bx. 30 line restored to Asch Loop to bring direct service to and from Section 5 and the other four sections of the community, closer to the residents of Section 3 and 4, a major oversight created by the original cuts that even Prendergast admitted to in a letter sent to General Manager Cooper last year announcing the restoration of service to Asch Loop. In addition to the restoration of Bx. 30 service to Asch Loop, schedules were changed to increase service on that line thereby reducing waiting time for Bx. 30 riders. Slight improvements were also made to the Bx. 38 and Bx. 28 schedules at approximately the same time, the MTA said.

Benedetto, while he applauded that restoration of service which went into effect seven months ago, at the time he called them “baby steps,” and vowed to fight for additional restorations in the coming months and years.

Benedetto, along with a representative for Congressman Eliot Engel, spoke at a rally held on the Greenway Wednesday evening. Richard Fedderman, Engel’s Director of Constituent Services and a Coop City resident, told the gathering, which did not include anyone officially repre-

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senting MTA leadership, “It’s past time for the MTA to restore these routes for the residents of the large part of Co-op City.

They deserve better than extra bus rides and transfer waiting time, especially in bad weather, meaning the heat and rain of summer and the cold and sleet of winter.

The MTA Board has to restore the service to Co-op City residents...The people of Co-op City have waited long enough.”

MTA Chairman and Chief Executive Office Joseph J. Lhotta in announcing the $29.5 million worth of service restorations included an attachment with special bus line restorations and additions, but only three of those changes included the Bronx, as opposed to 15 restorations and additions of new service in Brooklyn, 5 in Manhattan, 6 in Queens and 4 in Staten Island.

The three restorations and additions affecting the Bronx will serve communities of the southern and western parts of the borough and will have no effect on Co-op City service whatsoever.

Benedetto said that he will be sending a letter to Lhotta in an attempt to begin a new dialogue with him to discuss the need for additional restorations in Co-op City in the near future.

The proposed changes affecting Coop City, which were passed by the MTA Board in the spring of 2010 and went

into effect in late June of that year, included the rerouting of the Bx. 26 to eliminate the portion of the run which takes residents to and from the northern section of the community via Baychester Avenue, Dreiser Loop and Co-op City Blvd. Residents who take the Bx. 26 from the west Bronx into Co-op City now transfer at the corner of Baychester and Bartow Avenue to take the Bx. 30 or a newly established Bx. 38 which covers the northern section of the community and extends itself into Bay Plaza. The Bx. 26 follows the exact route of the old Bx. 25 which was eliminated.

The new Bx. 38 takes riders from Bartow Avenue onto Baychester Avenue and Co-op City Blvd., traveling the entire exterior of Sections 1 to 4 before heading into Bay Plaza where the line terminates. The Bx. 28 now entirely skips Sections 1 to 4 and travels across Bartow Avenue and into Section 5.

In addition, in the summer of 2010, the old QBx.1 was split into two separate lines – a new Bx. 23 which shuttles riders between Pelham Bay station and all sections of Co-op City, and a new Q50 which provides express service between Co-op City, Pelham Bay station and Flushing, Queens.

All of these changes have been in effect for approximately two years now.

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2nd Combing ty p Cinext Blood Co-oDrive

Riverbay’s Portico program enhances flooring choices for shareholders

BY ROZAAN BOONE

Donate blood and receive 2 Mets tickets Donate blood at the Riverbay Community Blood Drive this Tuesday, July 31, and receive two (2) free tickets to a Mets game.

The blood drive will be held from 3-7:30 p.m., in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center, and even if you are rejected for any reason, you will still receive the free tickets.

Black Spectrum Theatre in Co-op City The Black Spectrum Theatre’s Poetry in Motion will be on the Section 5 Greenway on Thursday, August 2, at 7 p.m. on the Section 5 Greenway. During the program, 23 Co-op City residents will be given the opportunity to read original works, but you must be pre-registered. Please call (718) 320-8035.

This program is sponsored by the Black Forum of Co-op City.

Audition for production of The Wiz Black Forum, in conjunction with the Bronx Children’s Theatre, is planning on staging a production of The Wiz starring the community’s children. The cast requires about 25 young actors and actresses between the ages of 6-18—15 youngsters between the ages of 611; 5 from the age of 12-15; and 5 between 16-18 years old are needed.

Auditions will be held on Saturday, August 11, 10 a.m. sharp in Dreiser Community Center. No experience necessary. Space is limited. Please call 718-320-8035 as soon as possible to register. Each child must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Farmer’s market in Co-op City until Nov. 17 The Farmer’s Market in the park beside the Firehouse at the corner of Asch Loop and Aldrich Street will be there every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. until November 17. WIC & Seniors’ Farmer’s Market coupons are accepted. This program, which offers fresh fruits and vegetables to the community, is a collaboration of the Riverbay Fund and Harvest Home. Please come out and support our local farmers.

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Riverbay Corporation is a participant in the Mohawk Industries’ Portico Program which offers quality carpeting and flooring to shareholders of Co-op City at discounted prices while also contributing a minimal percentage of the annual sales back into Riverbay’s general fund to help offset the community’s expenses.

This program is open to both incoming and current shareholders of Co-op City and is available through TriState Interiors located at 2925 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10461; (718) 823-3400. Incoming shareholders are given a voucher to offset the cost of the base carpeting/flooring 100% for their bedroom floors, while current shareholder can either replace or purchase carpeting/flooring at reasonable prices. All shareholders can also upgrade their choices for their bedroom flooring if they choose to do so with incoming shareholders utilizing their vouchers and paying the difference of the upgrade.

According to Riverbay’s Ombudsman, Joe Boiko, in researching the community’s flooring options several years ago when the carpeting that was used previously was discontinued, it was found that the vendor, Mohawk Industries, has a program that is designed for homebuilders, but because of the size of Co-op City, Mohawk agreed to extend the program to

Test Scores School came in three groups: 8th grade math, 81.9%; 7th grade math, 67.1%, and 6th grade math, 59.7%.

The Co-op City schools followed a similar pattern with District 11 schools and schools throughout New York City and New York State, where math scores were significantly higher than English

Riverbay Corporation as well.

“We felt that the products that Mohawk offered were better suited to the needs of the corporation,” said Boiko. “We know what the shareholders like and would want and having worked with Mohawk in the past since they were also the manufacturer of the previous carpeting that was used in the development, we decided to go with their portico program.”

This new program offers two base carpets, a plush which comes in 36 colors that shareholders can choose from—and which is a green product—as well as a Berber which has 6-8 different color choices.

“From here, incoming shareholders can upgrade to 3-6 different styles in each category,” said Boiko. “Should they choose to upgrade, the value of the voucher that Riverbay gives them, will be used towards the upgrade and they just merely pay the difference.”

New shareholders who choose not to carpet can use their vouchers towards other style floors, such as Pergo floors, vinyl flooring, vinyl wood look style flooring, ceramic tiles, and the new Riverbay 9x9 developed specifically for Riverbay by Mohawk, as well as a whole host of other choices, Boiko said.

On the other hand, current shareholders who would like to put down carpet-

ing/flooring, redecorate or change their existing carpeting or flooring, can also make their purchases through the new Portico program, which also includes the Mohawk wood floors that Riverbay uses in the apartments.

“All current cooperators who choose to redecorate or upgrade their carpeting or flooring can go to TriState Interiors and tell them that they live in Co-op City and would like to look at the carpeting or flooring available through the Portico program,” Boiko said. “From there, they can choose whatever they like from low end which is excellent carpet, to a very high end carpet and purchase from the company directly who will also install the carpeting for them.”

Boiko added that while the shareholders benefit in that they will get quality carpeting and flooring at discounted prices from Tri-State compared to other carpet/flooring companies, Riverbay also benefits in that the corporation will receive a rebate of approximately 2-4% of all annual sales which will go back into the corporation’s general fund.

“This program is a win-win situation for everyone,” said Boiko. “It offers quality flooring, it offers discounts and, at the same time, it offers a minimal rebate at the end of the year which goes back into the general fund so it helps to offset some of Riverbay’s expenses as well.”

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scores.

The best overall District 11 scores came in 4th grade math, 59.3%; 5th grade math, 58.2%; and 6th grade math, 50.0%.

The lowest District 11 scores were in 8th grade English, 30.7%; 7th grade English, 35.5%; and 6th grade English, 37.9%.

In overall New York City scores in tra-

ditional schools, math proficiency scored at 60% of students compared to 67.4% in the rest of New York State. English proficiency in New York City schools was 46.9% versus 59.5% in the rest of the state. New York City charter schools scored 51.5% proficiency in English and 72% in math.

“ Tu n es on Tu esda ys” p er for m a n ces ever y Tu esd a y on Sect ion 1 G r een wa y Throughout the months of July and August, the Riverbay Fund is sponsoring Tunes on Tuesdays on the Section 1 Greenway, thanks to funds generated through the community’s generous use of the recycling donation bins.

The concerts are held from 7 – 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday throughout the month of July and August, except on Tuesday, August 7, when National Night Out activities will be held.

On Tuesday, July 24, residents enjoyed Pop and Alternative Country with The Tender Mercies, featuring Riverbay’s own Kenneth Duchnowski, Director of Payroll, on electric guitar and

mandolin; Tom Conte was lead vocal and guitar; and Tom Carlucci, vocals and drums, and John Niedhart on the bass.

This Tuesday, July 31, come out and support another Riverbay employee, John Key of Computer Services, and his group, the Unique Band, as they entertain with R& B numbers.

Bring your chairs and come join the fun!

In case of rain, these concerts will be held in the Dreiser Auditorium B.

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Seabrook

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Seabrook controlled these non-profits by negotiating their leasing of office space, creating their budgets, and making personnel decisions, the government said.

In one fraud, Seabrook directed $300,000 of City Council funds to the North East Bronx Redevelopment Corp. to supposedly recruit and train minorities to pass the city firefighter examination.

The Council money actually went instead to Seabrook’s girlfriend; a sister who was paid $10,000 to write a six-page report; and a Seabrook nephew.

In another fraudulent diversion, Seabrook arranged a $350,000 contract for the North East Bronx Redevelopment Corp. from the Workers’ Organization to provide employment and training services.

That money was diverted to Seabrook’s girlfriend and nephew, among others.

In a third scheme, Seabrook had the Unity Day Parade organization lease office spaces from landlords and then forced the other non-profits he controlled to pay sub-leases to Unity that were actually higher than the rent being paid to the landlords. Seabrook and his co-conspirators defrauded the City of approximately $95,000 through the sublease scheme, prosecutors said.

The government offered documents during the trial intended to show that

Seabrook received several unexplained payments directly from vendors who were funded by city tax money. A doctored receipt changing a $7 bagel into a $177 sandwich was also submitted as proof that Seabrook was illegally funneling money from non-profits to himself.

In his closing argument to the jury, Seabrook defense attorney Edward Wilford said that any “financial chicanery” was carried out by staff members of the non-profits on their own without Seabrook’s direction or knowledge.

However, the jury did not accept the defense that Seabrook knew nothing.

“He was running the show,” a 21-yearold juror from the Bronx told the Daily News. “We felt he knew what was going on, and did nothing about it. That’s not right morally or lawfully.”

The day after the guilty verdicts, Seabrook issued a statement to the media.

“Since my indictment, I knew the challenge I faced as an elected official,” Seabrook stated. “Moreover, while I’m disappointed in the verdict; I respect our nation’s judicial system and I respect the decision of the jury.

“Moving forward, I plan on meeting with my outstanding legal team, my family and my supporters, and figure out the next chapter of my life.

“Finally, over the last forty-years it

Black Forum Bla ck Sp ect r u m T hea t r e in C o-op C it y The Black Spectrum Theatre’s Poetry in Motion will be on the Section 5 Greenway on Thursday, August 2, at 7 p.m. on the Section 5 Greenway. During the program, 2-3 Co-op City residents will be given the opportunity to read original works, but you must be pre-registered. Please call (718) 320-8035. This program is sponsored by the Black Forum of Co-op City.

Au d ition for pr od uct ion of T he Wiz Black Forum, in conjunction with the Bronx Children’s Theatre is planning on staging a production of The Wiz starring the community’s children. The cast requires about 25 young actors and actresses between the ages of 6-18—15 youngsters between the ages of 6-11; 5 from the age of 12-15; and 5 between 1618 years old are needed. Auditions will be held on Saturday, August 11, 10 a.m. sharp in Dreiser Community Center. No experience necessary. Space is limited.

Please call 718-320-8035 as soon as possible to register. Each child must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Goin g t o Aq u ed u ct , Aug. 18 We are going to Aqueduct Casino on Saturday, August 18. Pick-up: 12:30 p.m. sharp - front of the Dreiser Rehab Center; 12:45 p.m. - Bingo hall at Bartow; 1 p.m.

- front of Einstein Center. Cost: $25, $10 rebate. Call today, seats are filling up fast: (718) 320-8035. Payment must be made 1 week in advance. Leave a message if no answer with your phone number; and we will get back to you.

Food d ist r ibu t ion a t E va ngelica l C hu r ch We will be distribution food once a

week at the Evangelical Church located at 2350 Palmer Avenue, Rev. Dr. Milca Plaud, Pastor. Look out for more details.

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

E mer gen cy Food P r ogr a m We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags.

In order to receive food, you must present a current photo ID such as a non 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.

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

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

Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call us or visit us in Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

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has been an honor to have worked with many of our nation’s leaders, educators, clergy, minority owned business owners, senior citizens and all the young people that I have been blessed to mentor. I want to thank them, and all of the people who have supported me.

“I am looking forward to the next challenge, and confronting those challenges with my faith in God and family,” Seabrook said.

A community leader in Co-op City applauded the verdict removing Seabrook from office. “I am pleased with the outcome of the trial,” said Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor of the Church of the Savior. “My joy is for the community and the district. Now we can turn the page on a period of corruption and a corrupt individual who misled and cheated the people who elevated him to his position of influence. His motive was self interest as opposed to the community’s interests.”

Seabrook’s conviction this week followed a mistrial at his original trial last year. Judge Robert P. Patterson, Jr. of the Federal District Court in Manhattan declared a mistrial last December after hearing from the jury foreman that the 12 jurors remained hopelessly deadlocked on all charges after more than a week of trying to come to a unanimous agreement

on Seabrook’s guilt or innocence on all or some of the 12 charges involving corruption, extortion, and money laundering.

In a television interview following the mistrial last year, Seabrook defended his practice of using family and friends to fill key roles on his staff and the staffs of the non-profits supported by funds he received from the city’s taxpayers.

Seabrook told NY1, “I think it was a president named John Kennedy and he hired his brother named Robert Kennedy.

I think there was a governor named Mario Cuomo and there was a son that ran his campaign and also ran the nonprofit. I think he’s the governor now.”

Seabrook was first elected in 1984, winning a seat in the New York State Assembly, where he served for 11 years.

In February, 1996, Seabrook won a special election to fill the unexpired state Senate seat of Joseph Galiber, who died.

Seabrook was re-elected in November, 1996 and then in 1998.

In 2001, Seabrook was elected to the New York City Council. Seabrook was re-elected to the Council in 2005 and in 2009 after the term-limits law was amended.

He has an undergraduate degree from John Jay College, a master’s from Long Island University, and a law degree from CUNY Law School.

Blood is Urgently Needed Blood Bank this Tuesday, July 31st Please donate & receive 2 Free Tickets to the Mets There is a severe shortage of blood for the New York City area. Hudson Valley Blood Services is appealing to all to please donate. All who respond to this call for giving blood will receive two (2) free tickets to a Mets game; Those who are rejected for one reason or another will also be given tickets. The Riverbay Community Blood Bank will be hosting this blood drive in three weeks in the Bartow Community Center with the assistance of Riverbay Corporation.

The blood drive will be held Tuesday, July 31, in the Bartow Community Center, Room 31, from 3:00 p.m. till 7:30 p.m. Anyone in good health between the ages of 17 and 75, a minimum of 110 lbs. and who has not donated within the last 56 days are eligible blood donors. Those above the age of 75 may donate providing they have a note from their doctor stating that the person may donate. Individuals 16 years of age may donate providing they have a consent form completed by a parent or legal guardian. Consent forms are available at the donation site, or online at www.nybloodcenter.org.

New will be the use of the Alyx System should you choose to use it. The Alyx System allows a donor to donate the same one (1) pint of blood; the difference being that as you donate, the Alyx System will separate your blood components into two, allowing two persons the opportunity to receive a complete blood transfusion from your one donation. The Alyx System only takes a

few minutes longer when donating, and the collection syringe is smaller than that used in the conventional method.

The choice is yours, you will be asked at the time of registration as to which type donation you wish to make, the conventional method or by using the Alyx System. The blood center staff will be glad to answer any questions you may have.

All donors must be able to show picture ID and provide their Social Security number. Donating blood is relatively quick and easy. Most persons who are in reasonably good health are eligible to donate; even those on medications may donate with few exceptions. Should you have any questions regarding medical eligibility, you may contact the Hudson Valley, NY Blood Center at 1-800-688-0900. Please be sure to eat prior to donating. Light refreshments will be available upon completion of your donation.

Close to 2,000 men, women and children, including cancer, transplant and surgery patients, trauma victims, newborn babies and many more in our community need blood transfusions each day.

Please be a caring person and donate.

The life you help to save may be that of a family member, friend or neighbor. For additional information, please contact Joe Boiko at 718-320-3300, Ext. 3409. “ Live and Let Live is Good – Live and Help Live is Better” —J oe Boiko

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Management Report In response to comments made in a recent Board member’s viewpoint about the sale of apartments and the conditions in which these apartments are sold, I would just like to make a few comments.

Our Sales and Marketing and Restorations Department personnel are working diligently to fill vacant apartments as quickly as we can with qualified applicants.

In fact, we have made tremendous inroads in this regard by dramatically increasing the number of apartments sold. On average, we have between 35 to 45 move-ins per month, however for the month of June, there were 90 move-ins and we are on target to have approximately 75 move-ins for the month of July. There are many upsides to being able to sell apartments at this rate, and to name a few: 1. It is a strong indication that many families want to live in our community; 2. With move-ins taking place at this rate, a cooperator moving out of the complex has a better chance of having their apartment sold quickly and their equity returned to them promptly (given the fact that equity is not returned to an outgoing cooperator until his or her apartment has been sold); 3. The reduction in the total number of vacant apartments reduces the housing company’s vacancy loss and increases the housing company’s net rent potential. This income is vital to our ability to meet operating expenses, the mortgage and capital expenses.

That being said, we do not want to make excuses for turning over apartments that are not in pristine condition.

We are increasing the number of quality control inspections conducted on a regular basis, along with the number of individuals conducting these inspections and we have extended the number of hours that our in-house staff, as well as the outside contractor are working, in order to restore apartments. The Sales team simply moved faster than the Restorations staff was able to follow. We have given additional work to the contractor and we now have additional staff members conducting final inspections to ensure that the product we turn over meets the housing company’s standards.

Management Corner

Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. With respect to an issue raised about the condition of the bedroom floors when an apartment is sold to a new cooperator, the Riverbay Corporation has a Board resolution that has been in effect since December, 1993, that basically states that once an apartment has been vacated, the housing company will not restore the bedroom floors. In fact, we remove the existing flooring in the bedroom/s of the apartment, down to the concrete slab and we issue the new cooperator a voucher that enables them to choose from a variety of floor coverings. As a result, the cooperator takes over the responsibility of maintaining the bedroom floors. In part, the rationale behind this resolution is that it reduces the labor and material expense incurred by the housing company.

The housing company enters into a contract with a local flooring company to provide floor coverings that the cooperator can purchase with the voucher, which has a dollar value that ranges from approximately $425.70 for a one bedroom apartment, $748.20 for a two bedroom apartment and $993.30 for a three bedroom apartment. In accordance with this agreement between the housing company and TriState Interiors, there are as many as 36 different colors a cooperator can choose from in terms of carpeting, along with three upgrades that the cooperator will have to add money to in order to purchase.

However, cooperators are not obligated to purchase carpeting; TriState sells vinyl, wood, ceramic and various laminate floorings that residents can choose from, although in most cases they will have to add money to the value of the voucher in order to purchase. We believe this program has worked well as cooperators are generally very pleased with the quality of the flooring purchased by way of the flooring voucher and, at the same time, the housing company has been able to minimize its

Co-op City Toastmasters Greetings, members and friends of Coop City Toastmasters. We wish to take this time and congratulate Toastmasters Lori Melton, Quang Ly and Dianne Jones for their great speeches last Thursday. Lori and Quang are working towards their first Competent Communicator (CC) Award and Dianne, who has already achieved the highest level of DTM is doing it all again. In her speech, Lori enlightened us about the obesity challenge going on in America and gave us some great tips and humor as well; Quang took us on a very vivid voyage thru the eyes of the National Geographic Channel, and that was exciting. Dianne’s very inspirational speech was entitled “I Won’t Complain.” She told three personal stories of this journey through life and how unwanted surprises can be handled. At the end, each speaker was given feedback that will help them improve and move on to their next speech. The amount of information and research that is derived from all Toastmasters’ speeches is more than worth the membership.

Ladies and gentlemen, that is what

Toastmasters is about – speaking and leadership. You never stop learning in Toastmasters. Lori and Quang are working to complete ten speeches - each one with specific guidelines and objectives and Dianne has chosen to repeat the process for her continued growth in these areas.

Could you use some help in communicating at home, at the job, to get a job, or just in general? If you answer yes to any one, then Toastmasters is the place for you.

Visit our club to find out. We welcome you and do bring a friend, if you like. Just come.

We’re here to help and support one another in a fun non critical environment.

Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Thurs. of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Bartow Mall, lower level. Parking is free. Meetings in August are scheduled for Aug. 2 and Aug. 16. If there are additional meetings, we will announce in advance.

Or you may wish to contact us: Toastmasters46.org; Toastmasters.org; email Jimmy Britt at Jimdbritt @gmail.com.

—J immy Br itt

expenses as it relates to this aspect of the restoration of apartments.

DNA K it s/Ch ild Sa fet y P r ogr a m In the past, our Public Safety Department had implemented various aspects of a Child Safety Program.

Many years back, there were DNA kits provided to parents here in Co-op City.

In more recent years, they have taken photos of the kids and placed on I.D. cards and have given same to the parents for identification purposes. This year, we want to re-visit the use of the DNA Kit because we believe it will be a very useful tool in terms of enabling parents to provide vital information to law enforcement representatives in the event that a child is missing, which may be instrumental in the search, recovery and rescue of a child.

During this year’s National Night Out Celebration, Public Safety officers will provide parents with the following kits which will include the following information: Child’s name; Age, height, weight, gender, hair color & length, eye color, etc.; Medical history; Identifiable information; Emergency information; Photo; Dental records; Finger print ink strip; and Material necessary to obtain and store DNA samples.

We believe this will enable parents to give up-to-date information to law enforcement representatives and can also be a helpful resource for verifying identity in other matters or concerns as well.

Convect or L ea k s It appears that the number of convector leak service requests received on a daily basis by the CSO Department has tapered off from the numbers experienced at the beginning of the A/C season. We believe the reason their offices were deluged with service requests during that time was due in part to the fact

that many convectors that we cleaned this year had not been cleaned in many, many years prior and these newly cleaned convectors are now operating more efficiently and generating more condensation than before. We also believe that the tablets placed in the drains, which are meant to loosen up the debris that rests on the inside of the condensate pipe, similar to a clogged artery, is breaking up and initially dissolving this debris or sludge as condensate water runs in the line and this debris initially is collecting in sections of the pipe given the fact that we did not clean every single convector throughout the lines and throughout the building, respectively, and therefore did not completely flush out the lines. Finally, we know historically that we experience more leaks when the humidity is high because of the greater levels of condensation that is created within the system. All of these factors have probably played a part in the nightmare that cooperators and the CSO staff experienced the first few weeks into the A/C season.

That being said, we are showing signs of improvement and hopefully as the A/C season continues, a lot more of the debris or sludge that has built up over many years will be cleared out of the condensate lines, minimizing, if not eliminating altogether, the number of leaks that back up into apartments.

Please keep pouring hot water down your convector drains once per week and we also suggest that you place aluminum or plastic pans under the convectors to catch whatever water drips from the convector before it hits your floors, which should be checked on a daily basis during A/C season. We thank you for your cooperation and we will keep you informed of our progress in this regard.

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Right on, Ms. Pacheco To t h e E d it or : A letter in the July 14th Co-op City Times expressed satisfaction that the privatization of Co-op City seems less likely now than it has at earlier times.

The writer, Rosalie Pacheco, enumerated strategies that have – one by one – been abandoned by what she aptly termed “the real estate-fueled group that has been clawing for privatization.”

The next week’s issue of the Co-op City Times, July 21, 2012, contained a responding letter stressing “the importance of factuality.” Leaping past every essential point in the Pacheco letter, it

focused entirely on correcting her claim that a supporter of privatization — the letter writer himself—-had been defeated in his bid for re-election to the Riverbay Board. He charged Pacheco with wrongly identifying him as a supporter of privatization.

I think it’s very easy for Ms. Pacheco, or anyone else, to make that “mistake”!

Like many other cooperators, even some members of the Board, I have campaigned for years to resist privatization and to retain our Mitchell-Lama benefits.

I never saw that opponent of privatization in that movement.

In fact, his opposition to privatization was so quiet it was very hard to hear at all, and was usually coupled with clearly audible support for a “feasibility study,” which many consider to be nothing more than the first legally required step to privatization.

According to a joke heard in courtrooms, “If you don’t know the law, bang on the table.” A first cousin to the point of that joke is: there are facts and there are “facts.”

Right on, Ms. Pacheco! And thank you.

—M it ch Ber kowit z

Standing by position To t h e E d it or : In response to M. Martinez’s letter in the 6-30-12 Co-op City Times, it is obvious that this debate as to whether to allow dogs in the community will result in nothing but fallacious arguments since everyone is sure to have their opinion.

However, the audacity of anyone to tell people to get a pet other than a dog is preposterous, because while birds and cats make good therapy animals, dogs are by far more excellent in this regard.

Research shows there is a unique bond that dogs and humans share and they are known to make a difference in the lives of people more than any other pets.

Additionally, having a dog may not put people’s condition into remission, but it

does provide effective therapy and immediate benefits to feeling better, while counseling and medications take years and this is from anecdotal studies not someone’s opinion. I hope M. Martinez would not make that suggestion to our veterans since the government is now spending big money to help our veterans with the cost for dog therapy, which has proven to help them with adequate functioning when they return home.

Moreover, it is a fact people have signed the “No dog” policy prior to admission but people’s lives change and everyone copes differently. I also find it more disturbing that M. Martinez assumes that anyone with a dog will maliciously allow the dog to urinate in

gardens and poop all over the community or is not intelligent or responsible. For the record, in almost every aspect of life, there is always exception to every rule thus anyone who meets Riverbay and Department of Mental Health or HUD polices are not going against their lease.

Additionally, everyone is responsible for the upkeep and condition of their apartments upon leaving in which Riverbay will deduct all cost for repairs or damages. Therefore; owning a dog does not require added expense to Management and if Management decides to make sure the shareholder whom they approved for a dog should include it on his/her insurance, then they must do so.

—An d r ea W ilk in s

Misplaced priorities To t h e E d it or : I’m plum fed up with residents who signed our occupancy agreement and perhaps should have consulted an attorney before doing so in order to be willing to move here accepting our stipulations re: profitable sale of these apartment, as well as “No dogs” except as “seeing eyes” for the blind.

We have always had physically disabled residents, as well as individuals with other health issues, but now with aid from “accommodating” doctors providing evidence of the need/value of having a dog, evidence is put forth for humanitarian need to accommodate approval of a dog. Where has there been a single recognition of the physical struggles of our aging senior population with their limita-

tions and disabilities in any area and specifically the indignities relative to exiting/re-entering these buildings? Where was thought of our windows—a strain for too many to open/close? Where was consideration for ease of use of our existing laundry washers by the Board’s Construction Board Committee?

Nowhere within Riverbay is our largest population sector, i.e. seniors, treated with compassionate, respectful regard. Where does our “humanitarian” regard come into play?

Factor in the aforestated comments and it is clear our priorities are misplaced. Co-op City has been downgraded in quality of life and our problems attracting stable, responsible “new” investors to our vacancies is foolishly

being blamed on our “No dogs” occupancy agreement. Hi-rise multiple dwellings with paper-thin walls, low ceilings where all activities carry as if on a microphone shouldn’t have dog activities to add to other anti-social situations we are dealing with.

We don’t need “ City News” to zero in to further downgrade this vast complex.

Let them confine themselves to their respective areas of housing.

What we have a right to expect is for our resident Board members charged with setting policies here to unanimously direct Management to uphold our occupancy agreement re: dogs irrespective of individuals seeking punitive damages against Riverbay. Period—end of debate.

—M a r ilyn Br a n d

Derek Alger Director of Communications

Rozaan Boone Editor-in-Chief

Bill Stuttig Associate Editor

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

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

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

Letters cannot exceed 350 words.

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

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.

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So long for now…

To the E ditor : Almost forty-two years ago, I started a long walk. The walk has taken me many places and I’ve met many people while on this walk. I was involved with the Building 20 Association and started the newspaper for our building. I went on to serve as Secretary of the building and also served as

President of our Building Association. I got involved in politics and served as the Democratic State Committeewoman for sixteen years. I served our community on the planning board for 34 years. I have laughed and spent happy times and cried when I lost some wonderful friends. The road has not always been easy, and I have

learned to take the good and the bad.

Now the time has come for me to take another road and I will do that next week. I will always cherish the friends and memories I have of Co-op City and I wish everyone well. I hope to see many of you when I come to visit.

—Sylvia L ask

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Public Safety Report CCPD offers Safe Summer Driving Tips

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO Recent media events detail numerous arrests for drunk driving yet people continue to drive drunk. Law enforcement agencies step up drunk driving enforcement for the time period from Memorial Day to Labor Day. During this time period, historically there is an increased incidence of drivers consuming alcohol and operating motor vehicles. The Department of Public Safety urges all residents of Coop City to make sure all members of their family take steps to insure they are safe when on the road.

In New York State, it is illegal to Text and Drive. Previously, a driver could only be pulled over for another traffic infraction and given a summons for texting and driving in combination with another infraction.

Now texting and driving alone is cause for being pulled over and issued a summons.

Looking at a text, sending a text or otherwise looking at a cellular device are all summonsable offenses. Texting and driving is a leading cause of fatal automobile collisions. Young people are at an even higher risk due to lack of driving experience. Please make all drivers in your household are aware of this new law.

During the summer, it may be likely that drivers might be taking more trips and transporting children or other passengers in their vehicles. It is very important that all drivers are aware of the rules and regulations regarding the appropriate restraint system for passengers of all ages. Using the proper car seat greatly increases children’s safety when they ride in a vehicle. Every person riding in a vehicle should be appropriately buckled up every time you drive your vehicle.

Never put a rear facing infant seat in the front seat of an auto that has a passen-

ger side airbag. The airbag can propel the car seat into the seat back with enough force to seriously injure or kill the child.

Never hold a child on your lap while driving or while seated in the front seat. The force of the airbag throwing the child against you could be fatal. You should never take a child out of a car seat if they are fussing.

Car seat in the rear seat is always the way to go, never regard not sitting in a car seat or sitting in the front seat as a reward.

Children need to be buckled up in the rear seat of the vehicle properly restrained. Children aged 8 or over, weighing 100 pounds or more or taller than 4 feet, 9 inches may use a seat belt.

Children between 4 and 8, 40 to 100 pounds should use a booster seat.

Children 1 to 4 years of age should be in a child safety seat with a five point harness. Children younger than 1 should be placed in a rear facing infant seat in the back seat of the auto. Never use a car seat that has been in an accident, it may have sustained damage that is not visible.

Car seat installation can seem difficult at first. It is very important that you carefully read the owner’s manual for both the car seat and for your auto. The LATCH system is an attempt to simplify car seat installation and make it universal from one car to another. The acronym LATCH stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. It includes Lower Anchorage points and top tether straps to fasten car seats. All vehicles manufactured after 2003 must have at least 2 LATCH points in the rear seat. Seat belts can still be used to install car seats. This is an option for a third seat or if installation in the center seat is desired. Information regarding the LATCH system and the installation of car

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

Happy birthday to all of our Post members that have a birthday in the month of July: Edward Alonzo, Joan R. Davis, Leonard O. Asher, James I. Cook, Norman E. Dallas, Angelo L. Martinez, Sidney V. Richards, Gregory A. Parris, Wilbert R. Surphils and Jose A. Santana, Jr. If I don’t have your name down for this month, contact me ASAP and it will be in the next issue of the Co-op City Times.

Our Post is located in Section 5 Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office number is 718-3208165 and you can also reach us by e-mail at post1871@optimum.net.

Army food may soon have a Latino flavor or a dash of Asian flavor. Danny King, the Director of Food Services Recipe Committee for the Navy Food Services, says the focus is on Latin and Asian food flavors. It’s popular food among our troops. Did you know that there are 152 retired soldiers over age 100 and there are 995 serving spouses over age 100? The heat is here. You should protect yourself from the summer heat. Since 1979, more than 8,000 Americans have died from heat exposure and that’s including the elderly and young. There are a number of ways to protect yourself— schedule outdoor activities for early mornings or early evenings. Take breaks

in the shady areas, avoid direct sun light, always use a sun screen, wear lightweight, light colored clothes, and drink lots of water. In order to save money from the military, the U.S. Government will cut 100,000 troops in five years and an additional 80,000. The cuts will begin next year, thus causing reenlistments to come to a halt while enlistments are cut back. A smaller Army would require a complete overhaul of U.S. Military strategy. This means soldiers would deploy more often and do so with older gear, weapons and vehicles as the services would default on hundreds of defense contracts. These cuts in spending happened when Congress failed last year to overcome partisan politics and make a deficit deal, thus causing an automatic cut of $1.2 billion in government spending which includes a $500 billion cut in defense spending over 10 years.

Remember Post members, we start our meetings in September, so come with new ideas for the year of 2013 and don’t forget to pay your dues for 2013—$40. Please have your dues ready for September.

I will keep reminding you about the Retirees Appreciation Day in Ft. Hamilton on October 27th.

I know a person so dumb he went to the dentist to get a Bluetooth.

A bad attitude is like a flat tire, you can’t go anywhere until you change it.

This information was provided by the post information officer.

—R icha r d I . L a wson , J r.

seats may be found at the National Highway and Transportation Safety Administration at 1(888)DASH2DOT or on their website at www.nhtsa.dot.gov/ Certified child passenger safety technicians are available at various locations to check for the proper installation of car seats. To find out about car seat check locations, call 1(866) SEAT CHECK or at their website at www.seatcheck.org.

Every person riding in an automobile should wear a seatbelt. Seatbelts save lives. Airbags are not a substitute for seatbelts and are designed to be used in connection with seatbelts. An airbag comes out of the steering wheel or dashboard at a speed of 250 miles per hour.

Without a seatbelt, the force of an airbag can cause serious injuries to the front seat passenger and driver. Wearing a seatbelt in a vehicle equipped with airbags will minimize injuries in otherwise life threatening collisions.

Seatbelts will prevent the wearer from being thrown from the automobile in the case of a collision. Today’s automobiles are designed to keep the passenger compartment intact in the event of a collision.

Without a seatbelt, you will not remain within that safety zone. Unsecured persons in a vehicle continue to travel at the vehicle’s speed until they strike a solid object within or outside the vehicle.

Internal organs of the unbelted person then collide with the skeletal system causing serious internal injuries. An unbelted person also serves as a projectile and can cause injuries to other persons in the vehicle. A person properly restrained stays within the vehicle’s safety zone and comes to a slower stop thereby minimizing injuries.

Drivers should consider taking a Defensive Driver Training Course. These courses teach drivers tactics in becoming a safer driver, plus provide an insurance discount and possible point reduction.

Riverbay Corporation is happy to announce a $5 discount on the National

Safety Council’s new online 6 hour course. Enter referral code #664 at www.ddcnsc.org/ny to receive your $5 discount off the Online Driving Course.

The course is regularly $44.95, comes out to $39.95 with the discount. The course is an interactive, informative course. You have one month to complete the course in as many sessions as you desire. Users have three attempts to score at least 75% on the exam at the end to receive credit.

The online course offers the same benefits as the live course. A computer with a flash drive is required; Visit the website for more information.

Camp is open, DRIVE CAREFULLY. Never pass a stopped school bus with a STOP sign displayed or its red lights flashing. This means children are loading or unloading. Be aware of pedestrians and bike riders when operating a motor vehicle. Bike riders must refrain from riding bicycles near buildings and shopping centers. Bicycle riders must give pedestrians the same level of respect that they expect from motor vehicles. Everyone needs to share the road safely.

If consuming alcoholic beverages is a part of your summer festivities, be sure to designate a driver who will not drink.

Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages. Always buckle your seatbelt; it will save your life in a serious collision. Avoid distractions and excess speed when driving; these are the two leading causes of collisions within New York State.

Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us.

Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

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

Public Safety Blotter: July 16-July 21 J u ly 21, 99 Dr eiser L oop It was reported to CCPD officers that a G.P.S. was stolen from inside a vehicle.

120 Bench ley P la ce CCPD responded to a complaint of a female being assaulted by a male. When officers arrived on the scene, they observed a suspect matching the description provided and the victim made a positive identification. The male was arrested and charged accordingly. The victim was taken to a local hospital and treated.

J u ly 21, 111 Dr eiser L oop A CCPD officer on patrol observed two individuals conducting a drug transaction.

Both individuals were placed under arrest

and charged accordingly.

J u ly 20, 99 E in st ein L oop Two individuals were arrested for disorderly conduct at this location.

J u ly 18, 135 E in st ein L oop One individual was placed under arrest for disorderly conduct.

J u ly 16, 140 C a sa ls P la ce CCPD officers responded to this location to investigate a fight in progress.

Upon arrival, two females were observed fighting and were separated and arrested for disorderly conduct. When the mother of one of the females responded to retrieve her daughter, she was placed under arrest for an outstanding warrant.

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Point and Counter Point I am grateful for all of the correspondence that I receive from cooperators.

Your letters and e-mails not only list your current concerns, issues, or problems, they additionally provide ideas and suggestions that can benefit all cooperators.

I have found that by responding to well stated criticism, I often get a better perspective of actions or events that have occurred or are planned. I recently received an e-mail from a cooperator that was not happy with the Open Board meeting. The cooperator said, “I could not rest well last night. The Board leadership has disappointed us …”

The cooperator submitted a number of questions: Qu est ion 1: Why would the Board accept a meeting without representation from all entities involved? Answer: All of the requ ired people were in attendance. As announced at the meeting, the Assistant Commissioner of HCR, Rich McCurnin, was stuck in traffic. My question to the cooperator is: Why weren’t more cooperators at the Open Board Meeting? This loan will affect everyone living in Co-op City for the next 35 years.

Qu est ion 2: Why wasn’t a copy of the Wells Fargo presentation given to each shareholder? Answer: No one knew how many shareholders would be there.

Director’s Viewpoint

Khalil Abdul-Wahhab First Vice President

A copy of the PowerPoint presentation was printed in the Co-op City Times (07/21/12, pg 4) this past weekend.

Question 3: I am not sure if each Board member had a copy of this proposed loan contract, you certainly cannot make a wise decision until you all discuss the contract. Answer: We have been going over various points of the loan for forever. There is no firm contract at this point. The Board has to vote and approve moving forward.

Qu est ion 4: I also thought this was going to be a fixed rated loan, because after 2026, there is no guarantee that this loan will be paid off in 35 years, if the interest rates are variable. Answer: The HUD-insured loan is a 35-year fixedrate loan (with approximately a 3.5% interest rate) at the end of which we will owe nothing.

The cooperator also mentioned having a continued sense that Management is running/fooling the Board. My

response to that assertion is that Ma n a gemen t does n ot r un th e Boa r d.

Every seated Director and most members of formed committees know that to be true. As exampled at the Open Board meeting, it was at the demand of Board Directors that the Emergency Resolution (#12-62 – HUD/FHA Loan Approval with HUD Modifications of By-Laws) was changed to a “First Reading” so that Directors could extend our review and discussion in order to make an “informed choice” when we vote at the next Board Business meeting.

Directors must pay carrying charges like everyone else. Costs that go up for the community go up for us as well. And many Directors are seniors living on fixed income. Directors do not get “ a n y per ks” that would cause us to ignore issues or evade our responsibility to address cooperator concerns.

Yes, T her e’s a Regu la t ion for T ha t Co-op City is just that, a city. The task of administration and maintenance is not a trivial one. As part of the Mitchell-Lama program, Riverbay Corporation must not only abide by regulations set by the state agency (HCR), but to city and state laws and ordinances as well.

When we built the cogeneration plant, we had to satisfy both existing reg-

ulations and some new ones that were created due to the plant’s unique size and capability. Our power plant was the “first of its kind” for a housing cooperative in the Tri-State region. But the cogeneration plant is not the only item that requires adherence to regulations, everything that we do with regard to the infrastructure of Co-op City must be within specifications and regulations established by City, State, and Federal agencies. Rules for dog ownership, access for the disabled, or dealing with sex offenders, all require careful examination and strict adherence to existing rules, regulations, and laws. The quest to bring beneficial change to the community is not an easy undertaking.

Every Director on the Board desires to bring benefit to the community; what varies is the individual selection of issues and proposed method for repair.

Decisions from the Board are reached through discussion and agreement by a majority of Board Directors, not by Management.

If you see something, say something.

Share your suggestions, complaints, or special concerns with me. Send letters to Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or address e-mail to k wahh ab10475@hotm a il.com .

Co-op City Branch of the NAACP The NAACP extends their prayers, condolences and concern regarding the Aurora Movie Theater Massacre. More position statements will be forthcoming on this latest attack on innocent public using hand/assault weapons. Investigations on this incident and others are ongoing but meantime the NAACP position on the issue of “Stop and Frisk” is clearly stated and available on the website: http://action. naacp.org. We also urge readers not to forget the killing of Trayvon Martin and the facts reported on that senseless crime and what the political environment is now.

Regardless if it is one or 70 – everyday citizens do not have the right to decide to attack another citizen.

The news this week is the three prize winners of the “Stay At Home Tea” have been named. They are: Donors Kathleen Cole, Brenda McNeil Mack, Beatrice Chaderton. We do not have a date for the next rehearsal for models as of the sub-

mission of this week’s press release. As soon as we do know, participants will be contacted. Time is on an olympic time clock so it is urgent that tickets and journal deadlines be regarded. Our chapter is stressing the importance of all members participating in the sale of tickets and journal ads for the September 29th Co-op City Branch NAACP Luncheon and Fashion Show Extravaganza. Folks are interested in getting the “best” seats and “best” journal placement space so let’s do it now before it is gone. Renowned Fashion Producer, Mr. Christian Ruart, is here to teach participants everything he knows from his vast list of events. The Fashion Show contributors include these designers and more: Isolife.NYC.com; Coogie.com, Raif Atelier, Leslie Monique, Willie Kloss and Wendy Williams. For event tickets, call L. Townes at (718) 379-3504. Everyone is asked to sell a minimum of two tickets

Harvest Restoration Ministries Pastors Anthony and Andrée Davis, cofounders of Harvest Restoration Ministries, Inc., extend to you a warm invitation to come and worship the Lord Jesus Christ with us.

We are a community oriented nondenominational church that preaches and teaches the Bible in an exegetical style. Our focus is to teach members of the ministry to use Biblical doctrines in a practical sense to be a blessing to both the home and the community. Pastor Davis has a particular affinity towards the empowerment the youth. His approach is to meet these young people where they are and to help transform them to meet their God given destiny.

We meet at: 177 Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room 10, for Wednesday night Bible study and Room 9 for Sunday morning worship.

Or der of Ser vices Sunday School – 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship – 12:00 p.m.

Wed. Night Bible Study – 7:30 p.m.

Children’s Church – Every 2nd Sunday of every month Communion – 1st Sunday of every month Pastor Anthony Davis is currently being mentored by one of the most prolific preachers in America, Bishop Noel Jones of the City of Refuge, Gardena, CA. —Pa stor Anthony Davis

and ten raffle books. They may be obtained by calling J. Brown at (718) 671-8915. The Freedom Fund Committee hopes everyone is soliciting journal ads.

Journal forms may be obtained by calling E. Donnley at (718) 379-1297 and M. McCants at (718) 671-9689. Why not ask business and professionals you patronize and family and friends that are involved with the NAACP to commit? Purchase tickets now for The NAACP Luncheon and Fashion Show Extravaganza, a sellout is expected. The program includes the luncheon, fashion show, DJ and live entertainment. The tickets are $85 p.p. An

incentive will be awarded to those selling three tables of tickets or more.

For news or to contact us, write the Coop City Branch of the NAACP, P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475 or email evalazaar@gmail.com.

Again, sincere prayers for those recovering and going through the healing process in sickness both physical and mental, and injury.

This press release is submitted with the approval of President of the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP, Jeannette Graves.

—E va L a za a r

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Stop the Violence Dea r C oop er a t or s, It was a pleasure to see those of you who were brave enough to come out to the Open Board meeting following the inclement weather we had experienced all day. It was an important meeting. The HUD Loan Resolution #12-62 was originally intended to be an Emergency Resolution. However, it was determined that more discussion was needed and, therefore, it was changed to a first reading resolution. Although first reading resolutions are generally not discussed, the Open Board meeting presented an ideal opportunity to get questions, comments and opinions from you, the shareholders. In the recent Board of Directors election, I ran on a platform which promised more Open Board meetings, and as long as I have the support of seven other Board members, this promise will be kept.

Boa r d M em ber O r ient a t ion I am elated that Resolution #12-53 unanimously passed. This resolution is a directive for the President to arrange a Training Session for new and sitting Directors that covers the topics listed in Resolution #06-32. Resolution #06-32 was passed in 2006, but never implemented. This causes me to wonder who the President was then and why it was never implemented. In any event, President Atkins said that she has already begun to plan for the orientation and mentioned someone from the Management team to conduct it. This appears to me to be a conflict of interest,

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Francine Reva Jones Secretary

as there might be some questions and concerns about “management,” which might place a Management team person in an awkward position to respond to Directors’ concerns. I trust that someone else is available.

Ar e You O k Thank you, Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, for writing about the “Are You Ok” Program. Since the number of participants has diminished, your viewpoint was a welcomed reminder. Also, I believe that many cooperators don’t read the Co-op City Times each week and might have missed this information the last time it was mentioned. Also, there might not have been much interest if you live with others or if you work outside of the home. However, these circumstances could change and, if you did not need it then, say five years ago, you might need it now. Co-op City residents who are eligible are those who are 60 years of age or older, to seniors who live alone, to senior couples and to those who are alone most of the day. You may take advantage of this program by contacting Public Safety at 718-320-3300 or www.ccpd.us. Please be sure to tell your Co-op City friends and neighbors about

National Council of Negro Women Book Club will meet today, Saturday, July 28, at 3:30 p.m. at Barnes & Nobles. We will de discussing “ When The Thrill Is Gone” by Walter Mosley.

Please come out and join us.

Once again, congratulations to the class of 2012. We hope you are enjoying your summer. NCNW members had the honor to present awards to the following students from the class 2012: Shaneka Whyle for Academic Achievement and Harriet Aboagye for Community Service. Both graduates attended Harry S. Truman HS, the presenter was Eleanor Donnley. Rayshon Brown for Academics Achievement and Kyanna Alfred for Community Service. Both students graduated from MS 180; the presenter was Lori Melton. Syann Manning for Academic Achievement and Daynisha Valencio for Community Service. Both students graduated from MS 181; the presenter was Alma Walther; Zenalya Whitaker from PS 160 for Academic Achievement; the presenter was Barbara Smith. Klah George from PS 153 for Academic and Community Service; the presenter was Deborah Oguamah.

Shenelle Kelly and Phillip Dominque for Citizenship from the Garvey School; the

presenters were Vivian Wescott and Alma Walther.

We also want to thank everyone who contributed to our Annual Can Food Drive. Canned goods and manual can openers were delivered to the Phipps Town and Country Residence Home.

The items were greatly appreciated per the Recreation Coordinator, Ms. Bernard. The summer time is when their pantries are not as stocked as during the holiday season. Once again, they appreciate all of the donated items.

With the hot weather, drink plenty of water even if you are not thirsty. Travel safely when outside in the heat. Wear light loose fitting clothing. Stay cool in the shade and out of the direct sun. Avoid doing strenuous physical activities.

To all our members and friends, happy safe fun-filled summer.

To our sick and shut-in, you are not forgotten. You are in our thoughts and prayer daily.

Please contact Sadie Gilmore, 718671-3721, to notify us of any birthdays, illness or bereavement.

Happy birthday to our July/August members.

—M a xin e Su lliva n

this wonderful “Are You Ok” Program.

St op t he Violen ce My heart goes out to the families of the victims who were injured or killed in the Aurora, Colorado massacre. It is sad to admit that our society has developed a violent, destructive culture. At the family level, we should spend more time talking and socializing with others; as opposed to allowing the unsupervised playing with violent video games or watching the negative TV cops and robbers shows.

Several years ago, the son of my former building association President, Mr. William Craft, was violently attacked and left unable to function normally. Mr. & Mrs. Craft recently lost their son and a wonderful Homegoing Service was held last Saturday. I felt so badly for the Crafts and other parents who loved their children and raised them well and due to the foolish, negative actions of violent people, innocent victims are destroyed.

We should all work for the elimination of bullying and violence whenever they cross our path.

New Wa shin g Ma ch ines There are still mixed reactions to the new washing machines. Just last week, I mentioned that I had asked three people about their experience and they commented that their clothes washed clean and that there was no problem. This week, however, another neighbor was very upset about the new machines, which, she stated, did not dispense enough water. I informed her that addi-

tional water had been added to the wash and rinse cycle. However, my comments did not satisfy her, as she stated that she would be placing only about three or four items in the washing machine and that would be very expensive. She made the decision that she would go to other buildings to use the old machines and move forward to register a formal complaint. She was disappointed that I and other Directors voted to accept the new washing machines.

I remind all who discuss this matter that Management has increased water for the wash and rinse cycles in all machines. All machines scheduled to be installed will also have the water level adjustment made. The adjustment adds approximately 3.5 gallons of water in total. Remember that these are high efficiency washers which by design use less water. If residents are over loading the washers, they will not wash properly.

Sometimes, we need to make certain adjustments given the new technology.

Pa r t icipa t e Remember to participate in community events and attend your Building Association meeting in order to meet your neighbors and to get updated information about your building and community. Should you be unable to resolve any issue through your Building Association, you may contact me for help: Francine Jones, Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or call me at 718-671-5957.

Goose Island Seniors Sunday, July 29, Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $3 Everyone is welcome to join.

Refreshments served.

Tuesday July 31, Going to HARRAH'S PHILADELPHIA. Price is $30.

Rebate is $30 slot play. Pickup time is 8:00 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops: Einstein Center - Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop. Take the ACADEMY BUS. Always have picture I.D. card, non-driver's license or passport. You can also bring your Showboat Total Reward card.

Wednesday, August 15, luncheon at CRAB SHANTY for members only.

Price is $18 and Goose Island will pay the balance. Time is 1:00 p.m. Menu: lobster, broiled or fried shrimps, broiled

or fried filet of sole bbq chicken, ribs also snow crab legs.

Tuesday, November 13, going to the FIESTA IN WOODRIDGE, N.J. Price is $60. Pick-up time is 9 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops.

International Jamboree, with plenty of music, comedy, and surprise guest.

Menu: Chicken francese, roast beef, filet of sole, glass of wine and special dessert. Coffee, tea, soda. For more information, call Ann or Mary at 718379-9613 or come to 135 Einstein Center, Room 39, Monday - Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or call Mary at 718-379-4899 - or Ann at 718-3790644. Keep Cool.

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Moving forward with the loan Again, thank you, shareholders, for attending our last Open Board Meeting.

This was the first time, thanks to you, that I had the opportunity to reverse my role. Your feedback and evaluation of your Board of Directors was encouraged and I commend those who took the time to write and call me personally to share your concerns via email and telephone because you CARE about our community. Its important cooperators have their voices heard. Many of you are veteran professionals in your respective fields and have learned quite a bit about effective communication. Here are YOUR concerns as you’ve reported them to me but I have not yet had the opportunity to investigate although they will be shared with fellow Board members and shareholders at your request: The Board is not meeting enough formally as a GROUP to really conduct business.

The Board is NOT listening to the concerns of its members (which is deadly for the success of any group). Instead, we are using the voting process to silence each other.

Although abstaining from voting is a legal position, it indicates a lack of willingness to take a position when a position is desperately needed. That vote says I don’t know what to think about this. It indicates that a Board member is not able to vote on that issue. That position should be challenged. Cooperators need to know where each member stands on each important issue. The Board vote is a loud statement to cooperators, do not hide behind abstentions.

The Board is not researching fully the issues that are brought to them by

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Evelyn Turner Assistant Secretary

Management and is therefore reacting to and not leading in the pressing issues concerning the Management/oversight of Riverbay. Our impassioned pleas to get things done last night were mistimed and misguided. Those cries should have been heard before last night – in the frequent meetings held BEFORE voting on issues. Why didn’t the united Board visit the power plant together after the report came out, and note concerns together? Why wasn’t there a timeline for improvements? Where were the item analyses?

Why wasn’t the power plant supervisor or other pertinent staff member there last night? The excuse of being stuck in traffic seemed ludicrous.

What should the Board actually do when a division of Riverbay is not functioning? Does that mean that more money is needed or more supervision is required?

Some Board members said that a written report given to members is enough to inform them about issues. Good communication STARTS with the report. The implication for necessary next steps comes from the DISCUSSIONS that must be held.

You cannot expect anyone to ever vote on an issue that they have not only had the opportunity to discuss, but have not actu-

Co-op City CERT-10 Commu n ity P r epa r edn ess August is th e Hottest Month Over the past couple of weeks, New York City recorded a few record-breaking heat waves, and the hottest month is still to come. Keeping cool on hot summer days is essential and the best way to do that is to drink water at regular intervals and limit strenuous activity during the hottest points of the day.

Periods of extreme heat are particularly dangerous for children, seniors, people with cardiovascular disease, and people taking medication for mental illness.

Dehydr ation Although the very young and the elderly are more sensitive to high temperatures, people of all ages are susceptible to dehydration. People perspire, even at moderate temperatures if the humidity is high.

Perspiring or sweating is the body’s method for cooling itself. However, when you perspire you lose a combination of fluids and salts (called electrolytes). Dehydration is the condition where there has been a loss of water and salts essential for normal body function.

During hot periods, check on family or neighbors who may require additional assistance and make sure they are comfortable and cool.

Make sure the air conditioner is working properly and encourage its use. Spending even a few hours in an air conditioned environment can be beneficial.

Offer assistance in getting groceries, prescriptions, or with other outside activities.

Make sure shades, draperies, or awnings can cover windows that receive morning or afternoon sun.

If necessary, identify Cooling Centers or air-conditioned buildings nearby and how to get there.

Heat illness is serious. Prolonged exposure to the heat can be harmful and potentially fatal. The added stress caused by heat can also aggravate heart or lung disease even without symptoms of heat illness.

Knowing the warning signs of heat stress is important. If you (or someone you know) feels weak or faint, go to a cool place and drink water. Call 9-1-1 or go to the emergency room right away if you have hot, dry skin or cold, clammy skin, trouble breathing, a rapid heartbeat, or confusion, disorientation, dizziness, or nausea and vomiting.

Some Do’s a nd Don’ts for War m Weather : • Don’t eat heavy meals before working or playing in the heat.

• Do the heaviest work/exercise/play in the coolest time of the day.

• If you exercise, drink 2-4 glasses of cool, non-alcoholic beverages every hour.

• Wear light colored, loose-fitting clothes.

• Throughout the day, drink plenty of water to replenish necessary body fluids.

• Don’t drink alcohol or caffeinated beverages.

• Eat light meals, fresh fruits, and salads.

Specia l note: Seniors and others who may be sensitive to extreme heat should form a “buddy system” to have friends, neighbors, or relatives contact them at least twice a day during a heat wave. The “R U OK” program operated by the Co-op City Public Safety Department is also an excellent choice for getting daily contact.

For more information on coping with the health effects associated with extreme heat, visit www.nyc.gov/health.

Please send questions, concerns, or suggestions to info@bxcert10.org.

—Kha lil Abdul-Wa hha b

ally discussed. Prioritizing dictates whether issues must be discussed in committee and then in full session of the Board. Finally, a pervasive pattern was observed, so predictable that our Management staff was observed to appear to be smirking in response to the impassioned babble amongst Board members.

The Board did not advertise on flyers, the importance of the HUD meeting and upcoming carrying charge as a priority.

Also, Herb Freedman took up most of the cooperators’ time.

Cathy Pharis waited and waited to answer questions but ended up leaving without the cooperators being able to ask her more questions at the end of the meeting.

It would be wonderful if we had a Management team we could be comfortable with and know that they are for our best interest and not for their own interest.

Directors should have the privilege to inquire about questionable actions regarding Management. This is why elections are held, to elect one who will represent the shareholders and not the management.

It appeared that Herb Freedman is controlling the Board as he had all the explanations of how money is being spent.

Why didn’t we have standing room only concerning this very important HUD loan? Because shareholders get tired of coming out to Board meetings, when the meeting in designed to have them wait and wait to have their voices heard. They end up leaving just as Cathy Pharis did.

The Board must change this nonsense.

Lastly, a shareholder called to suggest how uneasy he is for us to be controlled by HUD’s rules and regulations for the next 35 years in spite of the

saving.

As the rookie Board member, I will confess that for the first time in a long time I made a decision that I later had second thoughts about. I voted Yes to committing 900 thousand dollars to the Power Plant to include salaries of two (2) Consultants for training plus supplies needed to keep our plant safe. I have no problems with equipment for safety, however, I did NOT see job descriptions for the six (6) figured salary we will pay to the Power Plant staff. I did not see or make sure we discuss exactly what they will do BEFORE they are hired. I did not see or discuss the entire document prior to my vote as it was distributed prior to my being on the Board. Did I vote away any hope for additional services for our Youth? Our future? The consultants obtaining the jobs will be more than able to care for their youth with the salary we will be providing them.

That said I am committed to reporting back to the community just how this enormous amount of funds is spent and if minorities will be interviewed for the positions. I will also be asking why government agencies could not provide some of the Power Plant Training free of charge. Additionally, I will continue to pursue enriching programs for children and their families and have a discussion with fellow Board members about your questions/concerns. We need you as much as you need us. We must be able to take the “heat” or stay out the “kitchen!”

You may contact me at: Evelyn M. Turner, evelyntinez@aol.com, 718-3208088 or 917-324-1033.

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Loan Details and Opportunities I was glad to see everyone in attendance at our Board meeting on July 18.

There were some interesting presentations and some lively discussions. Now, some cooperators had a lot of concerns about the loan. So, I’ve prepared a short guide to help you understand the basics of this loan.

L oa n The $600 million loan that our managing company was seeking has now been increased to $621,500,000.

Amazing, huh? Look, these numbers are scary for this type of community.

Now, yes, we need to refinance our current mortgage. However, we are going to have to keep a very close eye on how every penny of this money is spent.

Now, let’s start from scratch so that you’ll have a good understanding of what’s going on.

NYC B L oa n We currently have a $555 million loan with the New York Community Bank. And, today our current balance is about $547 million. Now, we’re using this loan money to complete some of the upgrades here.

However, we have to make some changes. So, please look at this schedule and you’ll see the problems with this loan.

7/1/11 - 6/30/13 - Interest Rate = 5.75%, Annual Payment = $38,870,472 7/1/13 - 6/30/16 - Interest Rate = 6.00%, Annual Payment = $39,634,973 7/1/16 - 6/30/21 - Interest Rate = 6.25%, Annual Payment - $40,841,101 7/1/21 - 6/30/26 - Interest Rate = 6.50%, Annual Payment = $41,659,206 Then, at the end of 15 long years, we would have a huge balance $398, 430,605. So, where would we get the money to pay this amount off?

Guess what? We would have to refi-

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Daryl Johnson Asst. Treasurer

nance this amount again. At what rate?

With what penalties?

Major question: Where is the plan to get us out of this mess?

Wells Fa r go/ H UD L oa n The $621,500,000 loan will be made through Wells Fargo Bank. And, our contact at this bank is Cathy Pharis, Managing Director. HUD is going to insure the majority of this loan.

Also, SONYMA ($55 million) and the NYC HDC ($15 million) are insuring this loan.

Now, I want you to please compare both loans and decide which way we should go.

Loan: $621,500,000, Term: 35 years, Approximate Interest Rate: 3.00%, Annual Payment: $29,808,743.

Now, we will pay $29,808,743 every year for 35 years and then we will not owe any money on this loan.

So, as you can see, we’re going to save at least $10 million every year by getting this loan from Wells Fargo.

L oa n Det a ils We cannot prepay this loan for years 1-2. Thereafter, we will need HUD approval only for years 3-5 if we want to prepay this Wells Fargo loan.

Now, here are the penalties if we want to prepay this loan: Years 1-2: We cannot prepay this loan; Year 3: 8%; Year 4: 7%; Year 5: 6%; Year 6: 5%; Year 7: 4%; Year 8: 3%;

Year 9: 2%; Year 10: 1%; Years 11-35: There are no prepayment penalties.

According to Wells Fargo, we must place $9,223,200 ($600 per apartment) into a reserve account on an annual basis for repairs.

Ca r r yin g C h a r ge I ncr ea ses We will get a 3% carrying charge increase on October 1, 2012. Thereafter, Wells Fargo and HUD will have the right to request that the NYS Department of Homes and Community Renewal (DHCR) issue increases in our carrying charges.

We receive our regulations and our carrying charge increase approvals from the NYS Department of Homes and Community Renewal (DHCR.) R ep a ir s One proposal for this loan is that Riverbay is going to make $24,685,316 in repairs here.

Now, here is a DHCR regulation: The housing company shall include minority and woman owned businesses in the solicitation of bids for which they shall be given a full and fair opportunity to participate.

So, we have to do our best to make sure that minority and women owned businesses can do business here, in accordance with DHCR’s regulations.

By the way, we are required to send a report on our “utilization of minority and women owned businesses to DHCR” on an annual basis.

Now, I want you to look at the following figures for repair work that are part of this plan: Paving, parking lots, site work $2,918,563; finish the roof replacements - $2,243,000; finish façade work - $2,057,591; replace entry doors $1,384,700; plumbing, HVAC repairs $1,070,000; power plant work $6,537,300; smoke detectors in all bed-

rooms - $1,153,400; GFI receptacles in all kitchens and bathrooms $1,152,900; upgrade our retail centers $5,446,292; and miscellaneous items $721,570.

So, are there opportunities for minority and women owned businesses here?

Yes. And I, as a Board member, will do my best to make sure we treat everyone fairly that wants to do business here.

No games. Just business!

C onvect or L ea ks Again, I want to encourage everyone to please watch for leaks in your apartment. Also again, please make sure that you turn your convectors off before you step out of your apartment.

Now, some people are not following this advice. And, guess what has happened to them? That’s right, their apartment was completely flooded when they came home.

Close As promised, the terms of this loan have been laid out for you in a very clear manner. Also, as you can see, there is a great opportunity for minority and women owned businesses, and everyone to do business here. Also, you can be sure that I will watch how our money is spent.

Thank you.

Questions or comments? Please send a message to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@optonline.net (There should not be any problems with this email address if it is typed correctly.)

And, finally, you can call me at 718671-4544.

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

African-American Association The following are some of the ongoing programs sponsored and/or supported by the Association and we encourage you to participate: E d u c a t i o n – I n t r o d u ct i o n t o K iswa h ili – On August 20th, the Per Ankh African-Centered Study Group will present an introduction to Kiswahili. A few residents had inquired about learning this language and now is the time to do so. The session begins at 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 15.

On September 17th, there will be a geographical review of all the nations of the African continent. Our knowledge of classical African history is essential for the survival of people of color. All are welcome. Call 718-379-5555.

Su m m e r Yoga & P ila t e s M a t C la sses – By popular demand, summer Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes have been added for the month of July. One

remaining class is scheduled for Tuesday, July 31st, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. This class consists of exercises to promote weight loss, tone and strengthen muscles, gently stretch the spine, improve posture and flexibility while reducing stress with breathing techniques and meditation, to create a sense of well being. All are welcome. Call 718-671-8364.

C om p u t er /L a p t op C la sses – The Association thanks those who attended and we know that you are now more computer literate. Please note that classes will resume in September. Continue reading this column for information.

J u st ice for R a m a r ley G r a h a m – On July 19th, the final vigil was held for the slain Ramarley Graham. For those who don’t know, on February 2, NYC Police Officer Richard Haste illegally entered Graham’s home and shot and killed the

unarmed 18-year-old. On June 13, Haste was indicted at the Bronx Courthouse and arraigned on $50,000 bail. The indictment was motivated by the many Thursday night vigils and rallies at the 47th Precinct where Haste was still employed. The trial will begin on September 13th. Your presence in the courtroom is needed. The Association will continue its vigilance.

G lob a l J u st ice – On July 13, members of the Association attended a D-12 meeting which reported on the June 18th trip to The Hague, the Netherlands.

A 27-member delegation deposited a petition at the International Criminal Court demanding that the political and military leaders of the USA, Britain, France, Canada and Italy be investigated and prosecuted for the commission of crimes against humanity and war crimes against the nations and people of

Libya, Ivory Coast and Haiti and against the African-American population of the USA. For more information, call 718379-5555.

Please note that our Vice President, Harman Leacock, is out of the hospital and doing well.

G en er a l M em b er sh ip M eet in g – Saturday, September 8, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Bring your ideas and suggestions and, if approved, we will make it happen. If you cannot attend, you may send your membership check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership and $25 for families to: AfricanAmerican Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Your membership helps to support this organization that sustains our community.

—F r a n cin e R . J on es

Donizetti Building Four Association Dover Dela wa r e Bus Tr ip Our bus ride scheduled for Saturday, September 29, is fast approaching. The second payment is due now and the final payment is due on or before August 11th. The bus will depart from Building 4 at 8:00 a.m. sharp! Please be on time; the bus will not wait. Be reminded that the trip includes deluxe motor coach transportation, all you can eat buffet luncheon, a special guided

tour at the Dickerson Plantation, a 4 hour casino stay at Dover Downs and/or tax free shopping at Dover Downs Mall (near the casino). For further information or concerns, please contact any of the association members listed below.

Please take notice that our 3rd Annual College Scholarship Award presentation will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 25. Then, at 12 noon, we will kick

off our first fundraiser for the building’s 2013 Scholarship Award with a BAKE SALE. Edible items for sell will be cakes, pies, cookies, etc., also chicken and fish sandwiches. If you are interested in donating a delicious item(s) to this event, please call Yvonne at (718) 671-6922 or Diane at (347) 275-7565 or Mary at (718) 671-0425 or Jackie at (917) 803-0996.

Congratulations to all those celebrating

a birthday or another special occasion during the months of July and August.

Get well wishes are sent to our sick and shut-in neighbors. The heat is upon us…if you know someone in need of special attention for any reason at any time, please let an association member know.

Remember, this is our home. “IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.” —Yvonn e Bur r u s (dw)

C lu b a r t icles a r e d u e b y 3 p .m . ea ch M on d a y for Sa t u r d a y’s issu e

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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.

SUM M E R C H UR C H SC H E DUL E (DR E SS-DOW N SUM M E R AT T I R E J ULY 1 – SE P T E M BE R 2) Adult Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 10:00 a.m.

Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays.

Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

T H E F O L L OW I NG P R O G R AM S AR E AT T H E C H UR C H ’S ANNE X: 2053 ASC H L O O P NO RT H (C O -O P C I T Y) 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.

Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every first and second Fridays (beginning August 3rd) at 7:00 p.m.

OT H E R SC H E DUL E D E VE NT S: FAM I LY AND F R I E NDS DAY AT C P C Tomorrow, Sunday, July 29th, 10:00 a.m. – We cordially invite families and friends to join us for FAMILY AND FRIENDS DAY at Community Protestant. Our Theme: “Blessed be the Tie that Binds.”

Saturday, August 18th – Nurses Ministry’s Annual Shopping Spree to Reading, Pa. (Vanity Fair and Burlington Outlets). Bus departs 7:30 a.m. from Church Annex (2053 Asch Loop North, Co-op City). Donation: $43. For tickets and/or additional information, call (718)

671-7935 or (718) 671-1754.

Saturday, September 15th – Join the Nurses Ministry on their Annual Trip to The Big “E” State Fair in Springfield, Mass. Departure from Church Annex (2053 Asch Loop North, Co-op City) at 7:30 a.m. Tickets: $60/adults; $35/children (3-10). For additional information and/or to make reservations, call (718) 671-7935 or 671-1754.

Wednesday, October 24 – Friday, October 26 – CPC FALL FOLIAGE TOUR IN THE BEAUTIFUL SHENANDOAH VALLEY. Includes a visit to the Martin Luther King Memorial, Washington, DC; drive on the Skyline Drive along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains, visit to Luray Caver ns, a wine tasting experience and shopping at Charlottesville’s Historic Downtown Mall. 3 breakfasts, 2 dinners, accommodations and transportation.

Cost: $395/double occupancy; $495/single. For additional information and/or reservations, contact CPC Tours at (718) 671-1182.

A FANTAST I C R AF F L E W I T H FANTAST I C P R I Z E S! The Women’s Day Committee is sponsoring an incredible raffle: 1st Prize – a 40 inch TV; 2nd prize – a 32 inch TV. For just $5 per raffle or the bargain price of 5 raffles for $20, here’s your chance to win a remarkable prize. The drawing will be held on July 29. Winners need not be present. Don’t be left out. Stop by their table and pick up your raffle tickets.

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

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

Parking is available. Visit our website at www.co-opcityumchurch.org.

Su n d a y Ser vices – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. All other Sunday services are as follows: English Service

at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30 a.m. There are Bible studies in English and Spanish at 10:30 a.m. We also have a children’s service during the English service.

P r a ye r Nigh t : The Lord said, “whenever two or more are gathered in my name I am in the midst of them.”

Matthew 18:20. We will be having a prayer night on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the church building. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can all pray and become prayer warriors. Bring a friend who would like prayer. Also on Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. there is prayer till 11:15 a.m. in Spanish.

C r escen d o C h r ist ia n M u sic Sch ool: Learn piano, guitar, percussion, voice and theory. Contact Maestro Frank Colon at (917) 753-3644. The school will be open from Monday – Friday, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Private and group lessons are available. Earlier lessons can be arranged. All ages are welcome.

Summer registration is free and rates are affordable.

M en ’s Fellowsh ip : Every Thursday evening at 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Come and share your testimonies, explore your gifts and be blessed in the Word of our Lord. Hope to see you there.

Va ca t ion Bib le Sch ool: VBS will start August 6th from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

and finish on Friday from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. with a closing program.

Tr ip t o L a n ca st er : Jonah, we are going again on October 26. We hope those who couldn’t make the April trip will come this time. We will be going to Hershey Farms for lunch (Hershey Farms has many amenities, such as a general store, bakery, and animals for the kids).

Cost is $135/person, $122/teen (13-18) and $114/child (5-12). Must have first payment of 50% before July 22nd, make your reservations early because the bus is filling up. Call Barbara at (347) 6037473, if no answer, leave a message, someone will get back to you.

R ev. Dr. M ilca C . P la u d —R

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. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us.

Effective next Sunday, August 5, there will be one service held at 9:00 a.m., this summer schedule will remain in effect through Sunday, September 9.

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 service, Bible

study classes and prayer services is on hiatus for the summer and will resume in September.

On Saturday, October 6, we will celebrate our Pastor’s 20th Pastoral Anniversary at the Greentree Country Club at 12 p.m. The Greentree is located at 538 Davenport Ave, New Rochelle, NY. The guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. James A. Thornton, Pastor of Salem Missionary Baptist Church, Brooklyn, NY. Ticket price for adults is $90; children 3 to 12 years, $60. For tickets or additional information, call 718-6711918, 718-320-1825.

Fashionable shoes and Philly cheese steaks – what could these two items possibly have in common, you might ask?

It’s the Philadelphia Premium Outlet in Philadelphia, PA. The Scholarship Ministry invites you to join them on Saturday, October 27. Ticket price is $45.

The bus will leave from the Emigrant Savings Bank located at Asch Loop and Bartow Ave. at 7:30 a.m. sharp! For tickets or additional information, call 718379-0541, 718-671-7507, 718-671-1918 or 718-320-3774.

Rev. Dr. Williams has a radio show on WMCA 570 AM every Friday at 1:30

p.m. Rev. Dr. Williams is the author of Principle Centered Living: 9 Reasons To Maintain Your Values in a Pressure Filled World and Founder of SEW Universal, Inc. Visit his websites: www.Principle CenteredLiving.com or www.RevDr SheldonEWilliams.com.

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

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

H a t t ie L . L u ca s —H

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Clarification on bedroom flooring As you may well know, I do not write a Director’s viewpoint every week, only when I have something of importance to say. I have been living in Co-op City for over 40 years and love this community where I have made many good friends and neighbors. Therefore, I become quite disturbed when I witness anyone writing or saying anything that is untrue about Co-op City.

Goodness knows we read enough negativity about our community in the “other” weekly newspaper. I tried to ignore this as much as possible, but when a Board Director who was voted in by you, the cooperators, to represent you, then writes untruths in a viewpoint as happened in last week’s Co-op City Times, I feel that I must speak up on it.

When one either moves in as a new cooperator or transfers to another apartment, you are told that if anything in the apartment has not been completed to your satisfaction, you have 15 days to make a report to Management and it will be taken care of. This Director also wrote in his viewpoint that the 2 bedroom floors had been removed.

Director’s Viewpoint

Othelia Jones Because Riverbay is forced to do asbestos abatement, Riverbay must remove the floors.

The facts are that in December, 1993, the Riverbay Board voted that the Riverbay Corporation would no longer put wood floors in the bedrooms, but rather, the incoming cooperator would be given a voucher to purchase carpets or whatever covering they desire. This is normally done before the move in date. It is really offensive that this Director did not attempt to place a call to Management before he visited the apartment and instead, drew his own incorrect conclusion that Riverbay is in the business of not completely restoring apartments.

I am not condoning the numerous items that were left undone in the apartment. Clearly, this should not have happened. Ironically, I received a call concerning this very same apartment. I did

Retirees of Dreiser Loop Our Dreiser Clubroom 19 (718-3790377) will continue to be open during the summer months of July and August, 4 days a week (closed Wednesdays), for board and card games.

SP R E AD T H E W O R D! On Wednesday, August 15th, we are going to Resorts World Casino at Aqueduct leaving from Dreiser Loop at 11:30 a.m. sharp and returning at 6:00 p.m. The price is $35 (full payment ASAP). Rebate: $10 free slot play, 25% food discount valid in buffet/food court only, a 10% retail discount.

NOTE! Bring your state ID and all new members are to present a player card from another casino and get up to $100 in free play!

Contacts: Beverly James, 718-3790377 (after 3 p.m.)/Claudette Davis, 646335-2810.

W E AR E G OI NG F I SHI NG ! And leaving Tuesday night, Sept. 11, at 11:30 p.m. Upon arrival, we’ll go directly to CAPTAIN LEROY’S big boat for deep sea fishing in New Bedford, MA. Price: $140. The price includes: Coach Bus ride, fishing boat, bait, fishing bag and rod and reel. REMEMBER to bring lunch and your rain gear. Your deposit of $40 ASAP to secure your seat. FINAL PAYMENT DUE AUGUST 21st. Flyers available in Clubroom 19.

Contacts: Carl Tyler, 917-579-1178 /Celeste Collier, 917-744-3413.

A W I L DW O O D (NJ ) SE AF O O D F E AST ! Sept. 24-27, (4 day/3 nights).

Price: $370/double. Package includes 3 full breakfasts, 3 dinners including one All You Can Eat Seafood Feast Buffet, featur-

ing a DJ for a fun-filled evening of musical entertainment, plus one more All You Can Eat Casino Buffet dinner, and then another fantastic dinner at a local waterfront restaurant. Also, you’ll receive a Welcome Party Pak and a trip to an Atlantic City casino with a bonus package.

However, en route home, there will be a 2nd visit to another Atlantic City casino with a bonus package. A payment plan is available. FINAL PAYMENT DUE AUGUST 10th. Contacts: Eleanora Jones, 718-671-5707/Harman Leacock, 718671-9610.

F YI . The AARP DRIVER SAFETY (1 day) CLASS will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 10th, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the RETIREES clubroom 19, Dreiser Loop.

Fees are: $17 for AARP members/$19 for non-members. Call Mr. Eugene Hunter at 718-379-0377 (Mondays and Thursdays, 1-5 p.m.) for reservations.

TH E ATRE C O M M I T T E E : After 3:00 p.m. on Thursdays, see Committee Members in Clubroom 19 for new shows.

G O O D AND W E L FAR E : Good news! Margie Watson has been transferred to the Bay Park Rehab Center on Co-op City Blvd. We support all of our members on the mend and send warm and bright wishes.

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

See you in September!

“The shortest distance between two people is a smile.”

—C la u det t e Da vis

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

not go to the apartment, but inquired as to what the problems were. I then explained as I did above why the two bedrooms had the floors removed. I promptly placed a call to Management and believe that all will be taken care of as has been done in the past.

Over the years, I have received calls from numerous cooperators regarding problems in their apartments. I immediately placed a call to the General Manager, Vernon Cooper, who has always shown great concern and has been extremely helpful to make sure that the problems are corrected. I have never made a big deal of it in my viewpoints. First of all, my intention is to help the cooperators and not to defame our community and Management.

A Board Director cannot act without forethought or questions. The Co-op City Times is not only read by those who reside here, but many take it to their place of business and it could be left in break rooms to be read by anyone. After reading this Director’s column, I certainly would not want to move into Co-op City.

Those who read it would not know that the Director who wrote the article has only been on the Board a short time, has little experience and still much to learn. Anyone reading two different viewpoints in last week’s Co-op City Times would certainly be confused. One Director says Co-op City is a great place to live, while another does not think highly of how the apartments are restored.

I speak to many cooperators as I go about Co-op City. They all remark how beautiful Co-op City is with all of the lovely flowers and trees and are very pleased with the accomplishments that have been made over the years. I know that this is the silent majority that has these feelings. I ask them please write a short letter to the editor in the Co-op City Times so that everyone will know how much you appreciate living here.

After all, this is your newspaper. While all is certainly not perfect, we have certainly come a long way over the past few years.

Continue to have a safe summer and as always, I enjoy hearing from you.

A M essa ge fr om t h e C .S.O . Dep t : Hammering after 6 p.m., vacuuming after 9 p.m., music or TVs played very loudly at any hour, doors slamming constantly at all hours... these are just a few examples of what can disturb the peace of fellow cooperators. Please, let’s work together to make Co-op City a peaceful community.

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Getting our fair share requires our input Fellow cooperators, have you ever wondered why other communities get better treated by politicians, the city, the state, and seemingly every part of government?

Why are services cut, such as transportation, and why are our streets not cleaner? Other communities receive funding for projects that benefit all, but why not us? There's no magic to this, no great secret to this. It's just a matter of people working together in unison, with the community coming together and attending meetings and then voting in elections.

I must admit I've been a bit disappointed with this Board, with many Directors, intentionally or not, thinking they were elected to serve as miniGeneral Managers to micro manage operations in Co-op City. Whether a Director has an idea, or is considering an issue, we can't have a situation where we have a Board gone wild, with individual Directors interfering in every nook and cranny at Riverbay. It's counterproductive, and no one benefits, except maybe single Directors who get a momentary ego fix. Trust me, you all know I have problems and questions with much that goes on, but there is a

Director’s Viewpoint

Tony Illis way to deal with problems and resolve them, and it isn't the role of any Director to run around like a lone maverick believing they have all the answers, especially when they don't have experience. I fear several Directors feel they know much more than they do and are similar to someone who has never flown a plane showing up at an airport and truly believing they are ready to be a pilot. I'm sure you can all imagine the outcome, and I don't think many of you would want to be on such flight.

I have to admit there are civic minded folks in Co-op City, and the one thing they can do more than any other to help this community is by being involved and casting their vote in elections. This sends a message, because today everything is based on statistical data. Ask yourselves regarding our elected officials, did you demand anything? Was it delivered, and etc., etc.?

And conversely, let's dissect our com-

munity. Do we vote, be it in general elections or the annual Riverbay Board of Directors election? Do our elected representatives respect us? Do they fight for things to make life better or easier in Co-op City? The bottom line is do they honestly represent us? Why isn't there a community center in Co-op City after all these years? Why do we have to pay for outrageous unnecessary asbestos abatement work at a cost of $4 million per year while Mayor Bloomberg spends his time crusading against the Big Gulp? Why do we have to pay twice for sanitation? Why do we not receive a rebate for sanitation services and Public Safety since we pay our taxes to the city for sanitation and police coverage? This would help to alleviate the cost of paying for duplicate services.

I'm must admit I'm concerned about last minute details concerning the HUD refinancing loan. We, as Directors, have legitimate questions, however I fear the Board has become too factionalized, with so many wanting their way or no way at all, regardless of what's best for cooperators. Ego mania is, unfortunately, in full force. I want problems solved, I've never been preoccupied

with jumping around and wanting sole credit for anything. When I was elected to the Board as a Director, I never felt the need to create a public relations machine around me, especially one simply relying on rhetoric more than actuality, but that's me. Back in the days of what I call the pioneers of Co-op City, there was a common minded spirit of togetherness, a legitimate effort to work together and make this place somewhere to truly call home. Now at times, however, it seems to be every person for themselves whatever the cost or logic behind what some Directors want to do.

Things that happen today could, and would, never have happened in the past.

In closing, I have noticed certain cooperators for a long time and one young lady I have met in particular I feel has all the assets necessary to help Co-op City become a better place. I believe this young lady could be the next person whom this community needs, and maybe next week I will introduce her to the community.

Give me a call at (718) 320-8035, or email me at tonyshome 10475@gamil.com—no attachments, please.

Zodiacs Track Club Wow, the Zodiacs Track Team is truly blessed; our children’s performance at the 2012 Needham Youth Classic Track Meet was truly a gift from God. On Friday – Saturday, July 20-21, the Zodiacs competed in a two day meet in Needham, MA. There were multi running events from the 50 meter dash to the 3000 meter run, 4 x 100 meter relay, race walk and hurdles. Plus, they had Shot Put, Softball Throw, High Jump, Turbo Javelin, Triple Jump, Standing Triple Jump, Long Jump and Standing Long Jump. Trophies were given to overall 1st place in individual events; medals were giving to 2nd – 8th place.

They also gave trophies to the top 10 finishing teams, plus large trophies were awarded to Athlete of Meet winners (ages 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13- 14, 15-16).

We didn’t think we had a chance to win a team trophy, because all the teams competing with large number of athletes and we only had 22 children there. For each 1st place finish, the team earns 10 points, 2nd place – 8 points, 3rd – 6 points, 4th – 5 points, 5th – 4 points, 6th – 3 points, 7th – 2 points, 8th – 1 point, other awards ½ point each. It will be difficult to win a team trophy with only 22 athletes. We would have to finish in first place in a lot of events. And that is exactly what we did, we won 31 first place trophies, approximately 25 second place medals, 30 third place medals and large number of 4th – 8th place medals to earn the Zodiacs an 2nd place team trophy. This was an excellent achievement in a highly competitive meet.

Not only did we win the 2nd place team trophy, we had two athletes break meet records. Darius Gordon broke the boys 11 – 12 years old record in the 3000 meter run with a new record time of 10 minutes and 36 seconds and Taje Nelson broke the boys 11 – 12 years old record 300 meter race with a time of 41.2 seconds. Taje also won the Athlete of the Meet trophy for the 11 – 12 years old boys division. This had to be a hard decision for the judges, because Darius and Taje both broke records and won first place in at least 3 events. Keelan

Thomas also won the Athlete of the Meet trophy for the boys 13 – 14 years old division. Keelan won multi 1st place trophies in the 100, 200, 300, 50 meter race and softball throw. If they were giving Athlete of the Meet award for the 5 – 6 years old, Desiree King would have receive my vote for the girls. Desiree won 5 first place trophies. Julian Coley for the boys, Julian won 4 first place trophies. One of the exciting finishes of the day was Kendra Todd in the 9–10 years old girls 100 meter race. It was a photo finish. The officials had to go to the video camera to determine who won the race. We were also proud of the distance runners in the 3000 meter run, Jacqueline Kendall, Darius Gordon, Giovanna Tolbert and Adrian Swift-Henry earned 1st place trophies in their division.

Aailyah Perez, Jacqueline and Adrian also won the 1500 meter races in their division.

Adrian beat his personal best by 15 seconds. Kasim Thomas jumped his personal best in the long jump to earn him a 1st place trophy. Hugh Frazier is back to his winning ways, with a 1st place finish in the 800 meter race. Our Bantam Girls, (Jasmyn Phillips, Lisha McKenzie, Jacqueline and Kendra), our Bantam Boys (Jordan Samuels, Julian, Kendal Todd and Adrian) and midget girls (Jaelah Eargle, Josephine Kendall, Aailyah and Giovanna) won the 4 X 100 meter relay. Plus, we won many 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th place medals. Excellent achievement!!!!!

On Tuesday, July 24th, we will be traveling to Hughes Stadium at Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD for 2012 USATF National Junior Olympics. We will try our best to bring home the gold.

Join one of New York’s top track and field teams. We compete all year round in multiple events from Cross Country to Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field meets. Our children learn how to balance sports and education. If you have or know of any children between the ages of 6 and 16, who are looking to utilize track and field to improve their horizon, please contact President Thomas Francis at 718679-2060 or co-President Winston

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From The Last Board Meeting The Co-op City Times report of the Director’s recent open Board of Directors meeting contained an inaccuracy that was echoed in the Viewpoint column of Board President Helen Atkins. That coverage also missed reporting a number of important issues that came before that Board meeting.

Both the news article and the Atkins Viewpoint column reported that the proposed loan would reduce “Riverbay monthly payments by $10 to $12 million each year.”

The inaccuracy is in the word “monthly.”

Projected immediate savings will be yearly, not monthly, if we obtain the HUD guaranteed loan instead of remaining with the present variable rate, 15 year, New York Community Bank balloon loan.

That saving, by the way, is projected to rise to $12 million annually.

Two issues of some importance that came before the Board and not reported in the Co-op City Times were: • Accusations that Wells Fargo, the HUD approved underwriter for Riverbay’s loan application, was a predatory lender during the recent housing balloon stampede.

• And that Wells Fargo has been sued for conducting discriminatory practices. Wells Fargo’s representative, Cathy Pharis, while not denying or defending her bank’s actions, indicated that the department of the bank that is working to obtain a HUD guaranteed loan for Riverbay is separate from those departments that were accused of those charges.

She noted that while Wells Fargo settled charges

of discriminatory practices out of court, a loan to a community with a close to 80% minority population, a loan that greatly reduces our debt service costs compared to terms of our present loan – can in no way be considered either discriminitory or predatory practice.

ANOT HE R QUE ST ION ABOUT T HE HUD L OAN One of the last questions concerning the loan was whether Riverbay sought out private lenders to match the one offered by a HUD guarantee loan. Private lenders — not HUD — will be financing the $621 million loan Riverbay is applying for. However, no private lender is willing to invest in such a loan for 35 year at a fixed low interest unless it is guaranteed. The only entity that is willing to do so is HUD. Regarding “Reserve Account,” it is my understanding that Riverbay will be required to contribute $9.2 Million annually into the reserve account to build it up. However, since that reserve account can be tapped to finance capital projects the operating budget will be reduced by that amount. It seems the net effect will have no bearing on projected savings of approximately $10 to $12 million annually.

W H Y I ABSTAIN O R VOT E NO I had some serious questions about a $910,000 contract for Bill Mays to bring a team in to provide guidance and training to our cogeneration plant staff.

I proposed tabling the resolution because we had little time to look at a voluminous report prepared by

Viewpoint

Bernard Cylich

Bill Mays, and the Cogeneration Plant Director was not present. Last year, Riverbay released a report that was prepared by a national organization of power generation experts (NAES) that found deficiencies in the operation of our power plant and included recommendations. A year later, Bill Mays released a lengthy report with similar findings. But we have had no written report of how Management has addressed those issues. Were past recommendations taken care of? Will Management direct power plant staff make full use of an expensive training program? I abstained from approving that contract.

I opposed approving a contract for M&L Power Systems Inc. to conduct specialized testing and calibration of all electrical equipment in the power plant.

At a time when 30% of qualified union electricians, certified to perform this highly technical testing, are unemployed, it is extremely short sighted to approve a non-union company whose employees do not receive the kind of medical and pension benefits enjoyed by union members. The very existence of health and pension funds is threatened by the drop in numbers of contributing members. Their loss will be everyone’s loss. “Savings” that take away from some, eventually take away from all. I could not in good conscience – or good sense – approve that contract to a non-union company.

I joined several cooperators at Union Square rally on Tuesday, July 17 in support of 8,500 Utility 1-2 Con Edison Union Workers calling for an end to Con Edison’s lock-out of workers insisting on maintaining health and retirement benefits.

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

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

F O C US SC R I P T UR E F O R T H E W E E K : Acts 4:33 And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all.

Up com in g E ven t s: Food Drive: CCC is continuously collecting canned and bagged food items for families in need. If you are interested in donating, please drop off your items at our food receptacles located in our reception lobby (Wednesdays, 6 – 9 p.m., Fridays, 6 – 9 p.m. & Sundays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)

Spanish Service – Servicio en Español: Sunday /domingo, July/julio 29th at 3:30 p.m.

Communion Sunday – Sunday, August 5th at 11 a.m.

Join us at the Lord’s Table.

Sch ed u le of Ser vice: Bible Study & Prayer every Wednesday at 7 p.m.

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

Su n d a ys: Worship Service***, 11 a.m. start ** First Sunday of each month is our Communion Service..

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

Rm. #2) Spanish Speaking Service Last Sunday of each month at 3:30 p.m.

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

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

You can submit your prayer request online at prayer@circleofchristchurch.org or give your request to

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-Circle of Christ Church helps support missions in Peru, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Bronx and Africa. Join us in our goal to expand God’s work throughout the world. Please make all donations to Circle of Christ Church – memo Missions.

P lea se m a il a ll you r in q u ir ies or d on a t ion s t o t h e followin g a d d r ess: Circle of Christ Church, 147 Dreiser Loop, plaza level, Bronx, NY 10475; 347-945-1992.

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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 Co-op City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 718-320-0002 or 917-734-4058 for more information. Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you, not what you have on or

how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you.

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

Su m mer Sun d a y Sch ed u le: J u ly 1 - Sep t em b er 2 Prayer and Meditation - 9:05 a.m.

Devotion - 9:40 a.m.

Divine Worship - 10:00 a.m.

Come and be blessed, we want an opportunity to love you. See you in church.

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

R ea d in g fr om Sa cr ed Scr ip t u r e: Book of Deuteronomy 28:12-14.

Week ly Act ivit y Bereavement Support Group meets Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. during July. No bereavement group during August. We will resume Mon., Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m. Come, our arms and hearts are open to you. God bless you!

Each Thursday at 10:00 a.m., Channel 70, Bronxnet, tune in and be blessed. If this program has lifted you, please let us know. Dr. Smith can be contacted at 718320-0002. If you prefer to drop a personal note: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475 is our mailing address. “ I wa s h u n gr y a n d you fed me” …Church of the Savior is reaching out to individuals and families who need nutritious food. For more information in donating or receiving food, please call her at 718-925-5052.

Our Health and Wellness Ministry

would like to assist every member of the community to have and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Call Lady Theresa Smith, 718-925-5052.

Up com in g invit a tion s t o th e com m un it y: Saturday, October 6, noon - 5:00 p.m.

- Come celebrate a milestone with Church of the Savior’s 10th Anniversary, Eastwood Manor, Bronx, NY Tickets: $80. Reserve your table NOW. Journal ads also available. Call Lady Theresa Smith, 718-925-5052, for more information. Please make your reservation by August 30.

T h ough t of t h e Week: “Prayer is the key that unlocks all the storehouse of God’s infinite grace and power. All that God is and all that God has, is at the disposal of the prayer.” —R.A. Torrey —R ev. Dr. R ob er t A. Sm it h , J r.

The Way International The Way International®, a nondenominational Biblical research, teaching and fellowship ministry would like to welcome the Co-op City Community to be a part of our Bible Study Group.

We are dedicated to teaching the accuracy of God’s Word and its practical application of the word in our lives.

God’s original plan for man was that man would live in paradise in a perfect world and have perfect lives in fellowship with Him at all times. After Adam’s transgression, man no longer had fellowship with God because the spirit connection was lost. This brought about the challenges, difficulties and

mental pressures we now all face in life.

John 16:33 KJV These things I have spoken unto you that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation (mental pressure, distress) “but” be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.

We have tribulation because of Adam’s disobedience to God, because of this, God sent Jesus Christ for us to overcome the challenges, difficulties and pressures of the world.

Romans 5:9 KJV For as by one man’s disobedience (Adam) many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one (Jesus Christ) shall many be made

righteous.

Jesus Christ made the gift of holy spirit available for all to be born again so to restore man’s connection back with God, (Romans 10:9, 10). It’s the gift of Holy Spirit that gives us the spiritual ability necessary to understand His Word and know what God has freely given us through his son Jesus Christ.

I Corinthians 2:12 KJV Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is from God, that we may know the things that are freely given to us of God. God has already provided all that we need to prevail in every negative situation

we will ever face, big or small. He has given us a book of spiritual truths so we can know Him and His son Jesus Christ and what has been accomplished for us.

Come and join us on our quest to learn about “THE THINGS THAT ARE FREELY GIVEN TO US OF GOD” and HOW we can receive them in our daily lives.

We welcome you to be a part of our Bible Study Group on Sundays, July 29th, August 5th, August 12th and August 19th at 2049 Bartow Avenue Community Center, Room #28, at 12 p.m.

God bless you!

—E velyn Sa n t ia go

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!

When God’s Word is hidden in our hearts, His ways become our ways.

P sa lm s 119: 9-16 sa ys: 9 How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your Word.

10 With my whole heart I have sought You; oh, let me not wander from Your commandments!

11 Your Word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You. 12 Blessed are You, O Lord! Teach me Your statutes.

13 With my lips I have declared all the

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judgments of Your mouth.

14 I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, as much as in all riches.

15 I will meditate on Your precepts, and contemplate Your ways.

16 I will delight myself in Your statutes; I will not forget Your Word.

I nvit a t ions: Our Sweet Hour of Prayer will be today at 3 p.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship,

we serve Holy Communion.

We love you, and may God forever bless you is our prayer. We don’t worry about anything, but we pray about everything. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone#’s are (347) 2764925 and (718) 671-3627. If you will, check out (Pastor) Vernon Little’s CD ‘A New Beginning’ on iTunes, amazon, etc.

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Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

Date:

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

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

Library 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Rm. 49

Orange pineapple juice Hawaiian chicken Brown rice Peas & carrots

Meat loaf Mashed potatoes Broccoli florets

Whole wheat bread Fresh apple

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Mon., July 30

Bingo 11a.m., Room 31 Dominoes 2 p.m., Rm. 25

Line Dancing 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45

Word Games 9:30 – 11 a.m., Rm. 31

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

Crochet and Knitting 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m., Room 2 (on vacation until Sept.)

Mind Teasers 12–1 p.m., Rm. 7 Gentle Yoga w/Anne Vacation July-23 - Aug 17 Afternoon Movie 2–4 p.m., Rm. 7

Wed., Aug. 1

Apple juice BBQ chicken Rice w/kidney beans Broccoli

Breaded baked chicken Peas Diced turnips

Whole wheat bread Fresh orange

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

Thurs., Aug. 2

Orange juice Meatloaf w/gravy Mashed potatoes Garden salad

Beef stew Bowtie pasta Mixed vegetables

Rye bread Fruit mixed in juice

Fri., Aug. 3

Salmon salad Pasta salad Carrot/raisin salad

Center cut pork loin Rice & beans Garden salad

Whole wheat bread Diced pears in juice

Card Games 2–4 p.m., Room 25

Tues., July 31

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

Dominoes: 10 a.m., Rm. 49

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

Tai Chi: (will resume Sept 4)

Word Games: 9:30 –11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Bingo: 1 p.m., Rm. 49

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

Thurs., Aug. 2

Stay Well Exercise: (on vacation until September) Line Dancing (on vacation until September) Dominoes: 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25 Word Games: 9:30 a.m.

– 1:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Bingo: 2 p.m., Rm. 25 Blood Pressure: 1st & 3rd Wed., (on vacation until September 5) Card Games: 2-4 p.m., Rm. 25 Library 9:00am-1:00pm Rm. 31 Chat Session 9:30am-1:00pm, Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30pm, Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30am-11:30am, Rm. 31 Bingo 2:00pm, Rm. 31 Card Games 2:30pm-4:00pm, Rm. 31

Fri., Aug. 3

Wed., Aug. 1

Walking and Exercise w/Ms. Gaskill 2-4 p.m., Room 45

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

Alert & Alive: 10:3011:30 a.m., Rm. 7 (on vacation until Sept.)

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

Mixed Cultural Dance: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Aud. B Mind Teasers: 1:15 pm 2:15 p.m., Aud. B Tuesday Movie w/popcorn: 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7

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

Dominoes 10:00am Rm. 45 Stay Well Exercise 10:00 -11:00am, Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11:00am, Rm. 49 Bingo 1:00pm, Rm. 49

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

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Sewing w/Raymonde: (on vacation until Sept.)

Tai Chi: Vacation July 23-September 4 Mind Teasers: 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7 Zumba: 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Art Class: 1-3 p.m., Rm. 7 Yoga w/Bhadra: 2-3 p.m., Rm. 2 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10-11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Line Dancing 3rd & 4th Thurs 10 am - 11 am, Aud. A Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Drama (on vacation til Sept.)

Piano Sing Along 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Rm. 7 Crochet and Knitting 10:00am-12:00pm, Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30am, Rm. 7 Meditative Moments (on vacation until Sept.)

Mind Teasers 12:00pm-1:00pm, Rm. 4 Therapeutic Yoga (on vacation until Aug. 17) Card Games, Dominoes 2:00pm-4:00pm, Rm. 7 *Schedule subject to changes without notice*

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

WEEKLY TRIPS DATES

WEEKLY TRIPS

PRICE

PICK-UP TIMES

As scheduled:

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$3 $12

Bartow Dreiser Einstein 1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m.

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

1st Mondays:

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

Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation With a generous grant from Council Member Seabrook

Baked Tilapia Tuna salad on a bed of Tues., w/lemon sauce lettuce July Boiled potato in skin Potato salad Spinach w/diced carrots 31 Cole slaw

Rye bread Fruit cocktail

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

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

Upcoming Events/Trips J er sey Ga r d en s – Monday, July 30th - $12 - Trip includes round trip transportation//boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:00 a.m.; Dreiser, 8:15 a.m. & Einstein, 8:30 a.m. (No refunds).

NE W! Wednesday, August 1. Matinee to see the Musical “ ME MP H I S.” $80 – Only 20 seats available. Trip includes round trip transportation boxed/lunch.

Pick-ups: Bartow, 11:30 a.m.; Dreiser 11:45 a.m., Einstein -12:00 p.m.

R esor t s Wor ld C a sino a t Aq uedu ct – Tuesday, August 7th - 54 seat Coach bus - $20– Lunch & transportation included Pick-up times: Bartow – 9:00 a.m., Dreiser – 9:15 a.m. & Einstein – 9:30 a.m. Departure time from Casino is 3:30 p.m. You will receive a $10 bonus slot voucher. Seating on the bus will be assigned based on payments. (No refunds). SOLD OUT. NE W – Come join JASA Seniors for a scrumptious meal at the Sea sh or e R est a u r a n t in City Island, Friday, August 10th - $25 (all inclusive).

Pick–ups: Bartow - 10:30 a.m., Dreiser – 10:45 a.m. & Einstein –11:00 a.m. for 2 hours from 12:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m. (Only 20 seats available). Menu choices: Salad, broiled filet of sole, shrimp scampi or chicken parmesan, soda, coffee or tea.

Dessert – ice cream roll.

R id geh ill M a ll – Yonkers – Monday, August 13 - $7 – Trip includes round trip transportation/boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:00 a.m.; Dreiser, 9:15 a.m. & Einstein, 9:30 a.m.

E mpir e C a sin o – Wednesday, August 15th - $3 - Trip includes roundtrip transportation/boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Einstein 10:00 a.m.; Bartow – 10:15 a.m.; Dreiser – 10:30 a.m. (No refunds).

C en t r a l Aven u e – Wednesday, August 29th - $13 – 2 hrs., XMAS Tree store,, 1

hr. – Trader Joe’s & 2 hrs. in Amazing Savings. Trip includes round trip transportation/boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Bartow – 9:00 a.m.; Dreiser – 9:15 a.m., Einstein – 9:30 a.m.

E m p ir e C a sin o – Wednesday, August 22nd - $3 - Trip includes roundtrip transportation/boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Einstein - 10:00 a.m.; Bartow – 10:15 a.m.; Dreiser – 10:30 a.m. (No refunds).

WE I GH T M ANAGE M ENT SUP P ORT G RO UP - Due to vacation, the last class will be July 30th and will resume on Monday, September 10th, 10:00 a.m., Bartow Avenue, Room 25, every Monday. Maintaining a healthy weight is not easy, but with knowledge and practice, it can be. Come join the Weight Management Support Group to learn techniques and information that can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.

C AR E GI VE R SUP P O RT G RO UP - A Caregiver Support Group can offer an atmosphere of understanding and support for caregivers to discuss issues and concerns. Whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home, you are most welcome. The group meets every other Tuesday at: 2049 Bartow Ave., Rm. 31 from 1-2 p.m. Next meeting is July 31st. The support group is facilitated by a social worker. If you have any questions, please contact JASA at 718-320-2066.

D I S A B I L I T Y S U P P O R T / S O C I A L I Z AT I O N GR OUP – The group meets every 1st Friday of the month. For more information, contact John Sullivan at 718-6712090 (Ext. 3010). Transportation is provided, if available.

L ost & foun d on t h e J ASA BUS – Black sun visor, a pair of black shades (plastic) & a pair of prescription glasses with brown (plastic) frames.

Stay indoors on hot days, and drink plenty of water!

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE

AARP Chapter #4997 FYI: 7.9 million people under age 65 with disabilities who received Medicare in 2010; 42% of civilian workers age 65+ in management, professional and related occupations; Hawaii, Indiana, Illinois & Ohio have officially dropped handwriting as an educational requirement, with many states currently considering doing the same.

FYI-2: Margie Watson is now in Bay Park (Co-op City Blvd.) – visitors welcomed!

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

2012 TOUR AC TI VI TIE S August 9 – Triple lobsters w/ “HuKeLau” in Chicopee (MA) – trip includes 3 lobsters/person (w/a takehome bag if you can’t eat all 3) or prime rib; and the famous live Hawaiian Show…$93/person…SOLD OUT – waiting list available…Departure at 7:00 a.m., from Asch Loop (in front of the library)…contact Delores, 718-379-2176.

Sept. 12 – 14 – Washington, DC —TRIP CANCELLED – contact Daisy, 718-6713241.

Oct. 15-17 – Rocking Horse Resort w/a stop at Monticello Raceway Casino (on the way) – trip includes dinner & live entertainment and dancing after check-in; complete resort activities including indoor/outdoor

pool; horseback riding; hayride; games, contests and prizes during the day; and much more; 5 meals w/coffee, tea & cake all day…$349/person, double; $409/single; $343/person, triple – contact Jean, 718-3793742.

Dec. 30, 2012 – Jan. 1, 2013: New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball at the Desmond – includes a stop at the Sands Casino w/$30 slot play & $5 food or leisure time in Bethlehem (PA); after a full breakfast buffet, choice of activities for the day; NYE Masquerade Ball w/Open Bar & Surf & Turf Dinner; masquerade masks, noise makers, entertainment, music & dancing; New Year’s Day Brunch & show... $524/person, double; $634 single; $514/person triple; $28/person travel insurance available; $100 deposit/person ($128 deposit/person if taking the insurance)…contact Delores, 718-379-2176.

2013 TOUR ACT IVIT IE S Jan. 10-20, 2013 – The Hawaiian Island Cruise Tour (11 days) – includes 5 ports of call: Honolulu, Maui, Hilo, Kana & Kauai; on the Norwegian Pride of America; airfare and tours included in the price…inside state room $3,599/person; outside state room $3,899/person; outside balcony $4,669/person (new price); $500/person deposit (plus insurance payment) due at sign-up. Contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

—Delor es Debna m

Building 32 Association

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION WEEKLY EVENTS KIDS Game On Nintendo Wii! - Every Monday @ 3:30 p.m.

Teens TAG - Every Tuesday @ 4 p.m.; July 31, Scan Van Mammography 1:30 pm - 4 pm (outside of branch) Read Aloud - Every Wednesday @ 3:30 p.m.

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

Bk Disc Group (Bodega Dreams) - Thursday @ 1:30 p.m.

Chess Club - Every Thursday @ 3 p.m.

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

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

Film - Every Saturday, 2:00 p.m.; TBA

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

HOURS: Monday & Wednesday, 10-7; Tuesday & Thursday, 10-6; Friday & Saturday, 10-5.

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

718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

Building 32 Association is sponsoring a fundraiser to Mt. Airy Casino on Saturday, October 20. The cost for the trip is $33; you will receive a $10 food voucher and $25 in slot play. Checks/money orders can be made payable to Building 32 Association and given/sent to Ms. D. Rankin, 4160 Hutchinson River Pkwy., Apt. 10E, Bronx, NY 10475 or Ms. Bailey at 4180 Hutchinson River Pkwy., Apt. 10A. The trip to Mt. Airy is under 2 hours and there will be snacks and movies.

Final payment for our trip to the

Westchester Broadway Theater is due no later than August 2. The charge for this trip is $80 and there are a few seats still available. Money for this trip is also to be given or sent to Ms. Rankin at the above address.

The Executive Board is trying to plan enjoyable, reasonably priced trips. If you have a suggestion for a trip, please let someone on the Board know. We are trying to create an environment of camaraderie among our fellow cooperators and coming together for a fun time is a great way to do this.

—L or n a Sm ith

Building 22 Association The Building 22 Association invites everyone to the Flea Market on August 4, in the Building 22 Association Room on

the “B” side of the building on the first floor.

—J oa n J u n e

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

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

Not e: We are also trying to help ourselves. On many occasions, we have requested that Riverbay Corp. treat us equally as the rest of the Building Associations. We have asked that the walkway behind our building be repaved with the lovely and attractive red bricks.

The same bricks as the other buildings.

We were denied our request numerous times. You’re giving us a complex! How about it? Give us a break too!

C om in g E ven ts: The next meeting of the Association is Wednesday, September 5. Doors open at

7:00 p.m. and the meeting commences promptly at 7:30 p.m. Dues for the Association will be collected at this meeting. Have a safe summer!

G ood & Welfa r e: We want to “Thank you” for attending our monthly meetings and for your continued support which makes our meetings interesting and meaningful. Our last meeting for the Crochet Class is Wednesday, May 23. We are going on Summer hiatus and will return on Wednesday, September 5. Have a very happy and safe summer.

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

SEE YOU SOON. M ir ia m E . Ber lofsky —M

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Temple Beth-El of Co-op City We are located at 920-1A Baychester Ave., Bronx, NY 10475.

After services, we will have a Congregational Meeting. We hope all members will be able to attend. This is a very important meeting.

Weekly P a r sh a h fr om th e Book of Deu t er onom y: Deva r im The Fifth Book of Moses, begins with Devarim - “The Words.”

These are the words that Moses spoke to Israel. That is the theme of Deuteronomy: Moses’ last address to the people.

He reviewed the history of their march through the wilderness, saying: “We traveled through the desert and you complained. God grew angry and said that none of this evil generation except Caleb and Joshua would ever see the Promised Land. Even I will not be allowed to see it.

“We marched for many days by way of the Red Sea, around Mount Seir. And then, we went towards the pirates of Moab. We conquered the land of the Amorite kings east of the Jordan and we gave this territory to the tribe of Reuben and the tribe of Gad, and half the tribe of Manasseh.

“And I encouraged Joshua at that time saying: ‘Your eyes have seen all that the Lord your God has done to the enemies of Israel; so shall the Lord do unto all the kingdoms that attempt to conquer and oppress you. You shall not fear them: for the Lord your God, He is who fights for you.”

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Services will be in Dreiser Community Center, Room 9.

For tickets, call the Temple, 718-6719719, and leave your name name and phone number.

We know many of you have different email addresses.

We are trying to update our mailing list with your best email.

Please reply to: RabbiDennis Tobin@aol.com, and let us know your best email address and your current cell phone number for emergencies only. Thank you.

Please call the Temple, 718-6719719, after 3:30 p.m. to confirm that we are having services. If the weather is questionable, we will be canceling services. Please direct all mail to: Temple Beth-El of Co-op City, P.O. Box 264, Maplewood, NJ 07040.

We ask prayers for R’fuah Shlemah, Karen Malvica, David Wasserman, Louise Weinstein, Joan Weinstein, Marilyn Rosenbaum, Rose Marie Becker, Amy Srebnick, Marcia Brager, Carol Weiner and any other names that are in your heart.

—R a bbi Dennis Tobin

Young Israel of Co-op City Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of the Dreiser Loop shopping center) is a house of worship that opens its doors every morning from 6 until 7 a.m.

Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers, during which our spiritual leader, Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, offers a brief Bible teaching is welcome.

On Friday evening, Sabbath service begin at 7 p.m. Saturday morning services

start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m. The Rabbi’s class on the Ethics of our Fathers begins one hour before sunset every Saturday afternoon.

For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 6712300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogue’s answering machine, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

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

Saturday services are continuing thanks to those people who attend.

Please try to attend whenever possible.

We would like to remind our mem-

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 (new address) at Bldg. 27B at 120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Shule (same old number) 1-718-379-6920.

Note: Office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sundays, during July and August, the office is closed only for the summer. We will be open on the Sundays that we have Bingo.

Please honor your Yizkor pledges. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Candle lighting on Friday, August 3, is before 7:51 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, July 28, at 9:00 p.m.

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

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

C oming E vents: Saturday, July 28 at 9:00 a.m. – Morning Services Saturday, July 28 - Tisha B’Av-Evening Services after shabbos.

Sunday, July 29 – The Fast of Av Saturday, August 3 at 9:00 a.m. – Morning Services. Following the services, there will be a Kiddush presented by Nora Singer in honor of her birthday.

Sunday, August 5 at 1:00 p.m. – Let us gather for another fun filled afternoon of Bingo sponsored by the Sisterhood.

Admission is $3/person. The cost includes snacks and refreshments. Come one, come

all and enjoy.

Sunday, August 19 at 1:00 p.m., the Synagogue sponsors a great afternoon of friendship and Bingo. Admission is $3/person. This cost includes refreshments and snacks. Look forward to seeing you all.

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

If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy and painless recovery in double quick time.

It is with a heavy heart that I report the passing of our beloved Gabbi Saul Rosen on Wednesday, July 18. We are left with a great void in our congregation.

To know Saul was to love him and admire him for all that he has done. Saul was also known for his love of chocolate which he always shared with us by the handful. Saul always sought out the good in people and never had a bad thing to say about anyone. He will be sorely missed. We all extend condolences to his son, Mark, and the rest of the Rosen family. May you know no more sorrow.

We are anticipating the forthcoming High Holidays in September. On Tuesday evening, July 17th at 8:00 p.m., we will be auditioning chazins. Members of the synagogue are welcome to come down to shul and listen along with members of the board.

Mark your calendar.

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

Shalom!

Mir iam E velyn Ber lofsky —M

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

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

Worship service starts at 11:30 a.m.

W E DNE SDAY: Prayer meeting starts at 7:30 p.m.

F R I DAY: Bible study starts at 7:30 p.m.

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

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

All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant

and his testimonies.

What man is he who feareth the Lord?

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

Psalm 25:9-10, 12-13.

A r eq u est for gu id a n ce: To receive guidance we must be willing to follow the instruction of the Lord.

We must look heaven Ward, placing our trust and confidence in the only true God. Although God knows our needs before we ask him, he desires that we petition Him in prayer. By seeking God through prayer, we acknowledge our love and dependence upon a holy God who is able to meet all our needs.

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

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

David experienced this feeling and poured out his soul unto God, therefore, we all have the same privilege to call on God for help and he will deliver us from all our troubles.

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

Let us keep our hearts clean and pure before God each day, and learn to love our enemies as the Lord told us in Matthew 5:44-45 But I say unto you love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you.

That ye may be the children of your father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.

For further information, call (718) 324-0334 or (718) 213-1727.

—R ev. R ich a r d Sibb lies

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

“When angry, do not sin; do not ever let your wrath (your exasperation, your fury or indignation) last until the sun goes down. Leave no [such] room or foothold for the devil [give no opportunity to him].” ~ Ephesians 4: 26-27 Anger is a natural emotion we all have from time to time. Even the most placid

amongst us feel anger at times. It’s not exactly wrong to feel anger, after all Jesus displayed anger when he drove out the moneychangers. I believe it’s all in how we handle our anger.

If we respond to people and situations in an explosion of angry words and gestures, ranting and raving, then that expression is obviously the wrong way it’s merely ‘venting’ the anger. When we do this, it’s the people around us who get hurt the most.

How, then, do we deal with anger?

I’m still on the journey of discovering how

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C H UR C H HO UR S: Sp a n ish Tuesday: Prayer Service 8:00 p.m.

Friday: Bible Study 8:00 p.m.

Sunday: Sunday School 10:00 a.m. — For children teens and adults Evangelistic Service: 12:00 p.m.

C h u r ch H our s: English Evangelistic Service 4:00 p.m. Sunday: All are welcome. We are located in the Section 5 community center, Room 42.

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—P a st or s F igu er oa /Ga r r et t

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