Co-op City Times 08/17/13

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Vol. 48 No. 33

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Saturday, August 17, 2013

New Hutchinson River Greenway is expected to be completed

by December

BY BILL STUTTIG The new Hutchinson River Greenway, which is a new bike path and walkway leading directly from land adjacent to the Hutchinson River Parkway and Section 5 into nearby Pelham Bay Park, is expected to be completed by December, according to the New York City Parks Department.

The new pathway, as it runs adjacent to Section 5 and the parkway, appears to be complete and paved in some areas

after several months of work. Although the pathway is still fenced off with a plastic orange construction barrier, some residents have begun using the new pathway which as of now only extends as far as the Hutchinson River Bridge underpass.

According to the Parks Department, work still needs to be completed in widening the area where the pathway leads (Continued on page 2)

A portion of a newly-paved section of the Hutchinson River Greenway that runs adjacent to Section 5. The new bicycle and pedestrian path into and through Pelham Bay Park should be entirely completed by December, the Parks Department said this week.

Photo courtesy of Richard Bertin

Approximately 48 vehicles vandalized early Wednesday morning

BY BILL STUTTIG 45th Precinct and Public Safety detectives are working together in trying of find the person(s) responsible for a massive auto vandalism spree that struck Co-op City very early Wednesday morning.

According to Public Safety Deputy Chief Gerardo Blanco, approximately 48 vehicles were damaged and many had valuables stolen from them in the early morning hours of Wednesday, August 14th, approximately between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m.

Most of the damage occurred to vehicles parked along a section of Hutchinson River Parkway East in the vicinity near Garage 7 and P.S. 160.

Deputy Chief Blanco said 24 vehicles were vandalized along this stretch with some having valuables removed.

At approximately the same time, 17 vehicles parked on Baychester Avenue suffered a similar fate, including broken side windows and personal belongings stolen.

In addition, one vehicle parked near Adler Place was broken into the same morning, three others parked on Co-op City Blvd. near the little league

field and three more parked adjacent to the Peartree refuse handling center on Peartree Avenue, according to Public Safety.

Cars parked in or immediately around the Co-op City garages were not affected by the crime spree.

Public Safety and 45th Precinct Detectives are working together at investigating the auto-crime spree and increasing presence throughout the area over the coming days.

The 45th Precinct said that there have been no similar auto vandalism sprees in other communities in the precinct in recent memory.

Also, anyone with information about the crime or who might be responsible is asked to call Detective Connor at the 45th Precinct at 718822-5414.

The Public Safety department has also set up a “Hot Line” for residents to submit information on this crime spree or other criminal activity within Co-op City. Cooperators are urged to call with any information. The phone number is (718) 879-6311.

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Seven candidates scheduled to appear at Monday evening’s Mayoral Forum in Dreiser Center

BY BILL STUTTIG Seven candidates for New York City Mayor are now scheduled to participate in the Mayoral Forum hosted by Co-op City on Monday evening, August 19th, in the Dreiser Center auditorium beginning at 7 p.m.

Many residents sent in questions, either by e-mail or mail this past week which will be asked of the candidates Monday evening.

Of the questions mailed in, approximately 10 to 15 questions have been chosen to be asked of the candidates. The questions were chosen to offer a variety of discussion topics on issues ranging from local concerns, such as the restoration of bus service, transportation improvements in light of the soon-to-beopened Mall at Bay Plaza, and the need for increased youth services in the community, to citywide concerns such as “stop-and frisk,” and the need for increased affordable housing throughout the city.

Residents who did not submit their questions will be given the opportunity to submit a question that evening which will be asked of the candidates, if time permits.

The tentative format of the forum will be to give each candidate two minutes to present an opening statement on their platform. Each candidate will be given an opportunity to answer each question presented. All answers will be limited to one minute per candidate in order to allow as many questions to be asked as possible during the program.

It is expected that the program will last between 90 minutes and two hours at the most in deference to the busy schedules of each of the candidates as the Primary elections on September 10th are only three weeks away.

All the registered candidates for the Mayoral race – Democratic, Republican, or Independent – have been invited to take part in the forum. So far, as of deadline on (Continued on page 4)

Auto Theft Prevention Programs

The 45th Precinct Crime Prevention office, in association with the Riverbay Department of Public Safety, will present a series of three auto theft prevention programs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday through August 31st beginning with the first one today, Saturday, August 17th at the Einstein Shopping Center in Section 5.

Residents who stop by will be given

information and literature regarding measures that can be taken that will reduce your chances of becoming a victim of auto theft or auto larceny or vandalism, such as removing all valuable items from sight after parking.

In addition, 45th Precinct crime prevention personnel will be on hand to (Continued on page 2)

New officers in uniform … The 22 new Public Safety officers received their new uniforms earlier this week and now wear them daily to the continuing training program.

The last two weeks of training will include extensive first-aid and emergency care instruction. The graduation ceremonies are set for Aug. 30 after which time the new officers will begin patrolling the streets of Co-op City.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

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Bike Path

under the bridge and then up a winding embankment onto the Hutchinson River Bridge itself. Crews have been working in this area over the last few months, but it is not ready for use as of yet.

The path, when complete, will then lead into Pelham Bay Park along the east side of the Hutchinson River along a recently cut pathway which will then take bike riders and pedestrians over the recently repaired AMTRAK railroad bridge onto Bartow Circle where riders and pedestrians can hook up with existing paths that take bike riders and pedestrians to other areas of the massive park, the largest park in New York City.

Tara Kiernan, a press office representative for the Parks Department, said this week: “We expect to have the greenway work completed by December and we’re planning on having a ribbon cutting once it’s completed. The greenway extends up to a new connection at Bartow Circle

Auto Theft Protection

sign residents up for one of four NYPD programs designed to safeguard against auto theft.

The NYPD’s VIN Etching Program allows cars to have their vehicle identification numbers etched into the windows which makes it more difficult to strip and sell the parts of stolen vehicles.

The CAT or Combat Auto Theft Program equips your vehicle with a sticker identifying it as a vehicle that should be

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which connects to the other existing greenway path.”

The Hutchinson River Greenway is designed as an extension of the existing Pelham Parkway Greenway and new paths have been cut connecting the two greenways, creating one continuous bike path along several miles of Pelham Parkway all the way from the Bronx Zoo and New York Botanical Gardens into Pelham Bay Park, either along Pelham Parkway or via this new pathway which runs adjacent to Section 5. The new pathway, when complete, will make it easier for Co-op City bike riders and pedestrians to access the natural wonders of the massive park which sits just across the Hutchinson River from Co-op City.

The new pathway has been in the planning for the last several years and originally the Community Board 10 Parks Committee, along with Riverbay, had some objections to the original plan

over safety concerns regarding the width of the pathway as it passes under the Hutchinson River Bridge and then up the steep incline onto the bridge itself. Plans were tweaked to create a wider pathway under the bridge and then a winding pathway up the incline, making it more gradual and easier for seniors and others to navigate.

The Hutchinson River Greenway has been touted as a way for residents in Co-op City and surrounding communities to access the park and its attractions, including Orchard Beach, the Bartow Pell Mansion, and the park’s wet lands and natural preserves without the use of a motorized vehicle or public transportation.

A spokesperson for the Parks Department at the time when the Greenway plan was first presented to the community roughly four years ago, said that the Hutchinson River Greenway was conceived as a way to link the existing

Pelham Parkway Greenway paths with the Hutchinson River Parkway by using existing paths along I-95 to link with the new proposed paths beginning near Palmer Avenue and continuing along parkway land on the east side of the parkway just to the west of Section 5. “Any greenway portion running near the Hutchinson River Parkway will have the required DOT standard barrier separating cyclists and pedestrians from traffic,” the spokesman said.

Section 5 resident Richard Bertin suggested recently that the new bike path be augmented with a Bike Share program similar to the one recently instituted in Manhattan. Bertin wrote to the Co-op City Times this week, “It seems as if the city Bike Share program is limited to Manhattan, but with all the hassle the MTA has given Co-op City residents, it might be interesting if there was some sort of Bike Share program here.”

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In the case of these three programs, if your vehicle is stopped and found to be driven by someone authorized to drive the vehicle, the vehicle will be allowed to proceed after the brief check for license and registration. If the reason for the vehicle being driven appears to be not legitimate, the vehicle and its occupants will be detained until further investigation is completed.

All these programs have been proven to be strong deterrents against auto theft.

You can register for each at any NYPD Precinct or by stopping by any of the three upcoming auto-theft prevention programs.

After today, the next session will be offered on August 24th at the Dreiser Shopping Center and on August 31st at the Bartow Shopping Center. Each will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information, please call 45th Precinct Crime Prevention Officer Rabbitt at 718-822-5487.

stopped if police see it being driven on the streets between the hours of 1 and 5 a.m.

The HEAT or Help End Auto Theft program allows your vehicle to be stopped by police if it is seen being driven by anyone who appears to be under the age of 25.

The CCAT or Commuter Combat Auto Theft program allows your vehicle to be stopped by police if it is seen being driven during normal business hours when you are usually at work.

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Sign up for NFL’s Punt, Pass & Kick, Aug. 24

Be part of the NFL’s commitment to Play 60! Sign up and play on Saturday, August 24, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Section 1 Greenway (behind Truman High School).

The NFL Punt, Pass & Kick competition is FREE and open to boys and girls between the ages of 6-15.

Sign up at www.NFLPPK.COM, or on Saturday, Aug. 24. Registration begins at 10 a.m., competition starts at 11 a.m.

For further information, please call (917) 855-1672 or (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3532.

“Tunes on Tuesdays” on Section 1 Greenway

The Riverbay Fund is once again 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 78:30 p.m. on Tuesdays.

The next scheduled performance is ANDJAM on Tuesday, August 20.

Bring your chairs and come join the fun.

In case of rain, the concert will be moved to the Dreiser Auditorium B.

Splash Day on the Greenways

On Wednesday, August 21 on the Section 5 Greenway, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., bring your swimsuits and come splash and slide!

This activity is sponsored by the Riverbay Fund with funds from the community’s recycling clothing bins.

Free Summer Tennis Program

The Co-op City Tennis Club, in association with the New York Junior Tennis League, will begin its free summer tennis program for all youth interested in learning the game of tennis. The program meets each weekday from 9 a.m. to noon on the tennis courts behind M.S. 181. The program is for children from 6 to 18 years old and parents need only to bring their child to the tennis courts to register.

Registration is ongoing throughout the summer. Racquets and balls are provided. The only thing required from the children is in interest in tennis and a desire to learn.

FRONT PA G E

Donation bin program at community garages expanded

win situation for us,” said Boiko.

“Personally, I was always looking for recycling bins and it’s great to have it in the community and even better that the Riverbay Fund will generate funds for community programs,” said Sajous, who is also a resident of Co-op City.

According to Resolution 13-67, County Recycling LLC will pay the Riverbay Fund $.25 per pound, which includes textiles and related items, as well as books, toys, CDs, DVDs and electronics (i.e. computers, televisions, etc.). This is 15 cents more than Riverbay was receiving from the previous recycling company.

“On behalf of County Recycling, I am honored and excited about the opportunity to serve the residents and Management of Co-op City,” said Ted Fisher, President and CEO of County Recycling. “Our specialized donation program not only helps the environment by diverting textile waste from landfills, but they also provide much needed revenue New recycling bins from County Recycling now accept clothes, shoes, toys, books, CD’s and DVD’s. to community programs.” items will be added in the future for an According to County More expanded program that generates funds for comRecycling’s website, the company munity events. embraces the “Wear Donate Photo by Bill Stuttig Recycle” movement through community-based fundraisers that genI’m especially proud to be able to help erate revenue, create jobs, preserve the sponsor community events for the resiearth and provide affordable clothing and dents of Co-op City,” said Fisher. “In shoe options to those in need. County addition, we are currently working out Recycling specializes in “facilitating, manthe specifics and are hopeful that we will aging and maintaining official donation soon be able to offer our community programs for municipalities, schools, nonClothing Tree program a couple of times profits, retail chains, shopping centers and a year which will provide assistance to to multi-family dwellings.” Towards this families of Co-op City who may need end, the company offers “The Clothing them with toys, coats, boots, and even Tree” program, which is a communitybooks, free of charge, as well as other based giving program that provides less recycling initiatives and programs.” fortunate families, individuals and disaster Fisher added that the plan is to have a victims with coats, toys and other related designated area where, for example during items free of charge. the holiday season, the date and place will Resolution 13-67 states that County be announced and residents can come and Recycling has expressed an interest in proreceive items that they may need. viding a clothes donation program here in Plans are also being worked out to accept Co-op City to those families who may be in electronics at the donation bins located need of this service. throughout the community in the future.

“Giving back is very important, and Presently, there are twelve bins placed throughout Co-op City at each of the eight garages. Bins are situated at the front of Garages 1, 2, 4 and 6; and in the front and rear of Garages 3, 5, 7 & 8.

“As in the past, we felt that placing the donation bins by the garages was the best spot because it is a good, out of the way location and it’s also where a good majority of residents go to and from each day,” added Boiko.

Until the addition of electronics and other recyclables are announced, shareholders can continue to drop off donations of clothing and linens at the County Recycling bins, as well as shoes, books, toys, CD’s and DV’s, however, all items must be bagged and be able to fit through Signs of improvement… A Riverbay workman installs a new building sign above the the door to the donation bins. Shoes should entrance to Building 5B earlier this week. Buildings have been receiving the new improved signage after scaffolding is removed following the successful completion of be tied in pairs. No bags should be left outLocal Law 11 work. In addition, new signage that points to local streets and egress from side of the bins. After placing your donathe community is being added on a building-by-building basis. In addition, the old vertions in the bins, please ensure that the door tical street markers on Co-op City property are being replaced with new, easier-to-read closes, which helps to prevent rodents and markers.

Photo by Bill Stuttig animals from getting into the bin.

By ROZAAN BOONE Shareholders who utilize the donation bins placed at each of the community’s eight garages will now be able to donate more than just clothes and linens as the program has been expanded with the help of a new company.

County Recycling LLC, based in the Rye Brook, N.Y, this week replaced the recycling bins from Trans-America Trading Company, the last contractor, with their bins at all eight of the community’s garages, and added three new locations in the process—a second bin in the rear of both Garages 3 & 7, and one at the rear of Garage 5 near the corner of Co-op City Blvd.

The resolution to hire County Recycling was approved by the Riverbay Board at its meeting on Wednesday night.

The contract will be in place for 3 years and all funds generated from these donation bins go to the Riverbay Fund to help defray the cost of community events, such as the Tunes on Tuesdays program on the Section 1 Greenway, and Splash Day which was started this year.

“This program has allowed me to have twelve Tunes on Tuesday concerts this summer, and 4 Splash Days for the kids,” said Michelle Sajous, Riverbay’s Director of Community Relations and administrator of the Riverbay Fund.

Previously, shareholders were able to donate used clothing and linens only.

“What I think is the most important thing now is that the bins take books, CD’s, toys and DVD’s,” said Sajous.

Riverbay’s Ombudsman Joe Boiko, who is an original cooperator, said that many years ago, donation bins were often seen around Co-op City, but were discontinued for various reasons. However, with emphasis nationally and world-wide on conservation efforts and green initiatives, Management sought and received approval from the Riverbay Board for the residential donation program and it was implemented in 2011 with Trans-America.

“We knew that there was a need for this type of program here on our property with so many residents who are always looking for ways to dispose of such items, and the fact that we were able to find a company that offered a stipend back proved to be a win-

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Mayoral Forum

Friday, seven have accepted the invitation: Former City Controller and 2009 Democratic Mayoral nominee William Thompson will be there although his representatives said he might be a little late due to a prior commitment that evening.

Candidates who have committed to attending the entire forum include independent candidate and former Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion, New York City Comptroller Democratic candidate John Liu, former Brooklyn Congressman Anthony Weiner, former Brooklyn City Councilman Sal Albanese, Brooklyn pastor Erick Salgado, and

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Bronx attorney Neil Grimaldi.

City Council Speaker Christine Quinn’s representatives said she has two prior commitments for Monday evening and has not yet committed, but her handlers indicated that she might appear for approximately 15 to 20 minutes, if time permits.

Riverbay General Manager Vernon Cooper is urging all of Co-op City to come out for the forum. “This forum is extremely important to Co-op City on two fronts,” he said. “First, it represents our opportunity to present specific local issues facing this community to the peo-

PARKING FACILITIES DEPARTMENT

**ADVISORY NOTICE**

Please be advised that both the rear & front elevator and specific sections of garage #8 will be under construction as of Monday, August 19th at 7 a.m.

THE LOCATIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

The 2nd floor up ramp will accommodate 2-way traffic 4th floor up ramp will accommodate 2-way traffic 4th floor down ramp will accommodate 2-way traffic Sections D of the 3rd & 4th floor will be closed ½ of sections A & C of the 3rd & 4th floor will be closed The rear elevator will be inoperable for service on the 4th floor only The front elevator will be inoperable for service on the 3rd floor only

Please ensure that your vehicle has been removed from the above mentioned location no later than Monday, August 19th at 7 a.m. If not, your vehicle may be towed at your expense.

Please drive slowly, cautiously and adhere to the posted traffic signage.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you in advance for your attention and cooperation.

—Riverbay Parking Facilities Dept.

Elevator Shutdown Notice for Building 14

Elevator 4 in Building 14 will be shut down on Monday, August 19 for replacement of the hoist ropes. This work is expected to be completed by Thursday, August 22, and during repair, the elevator will remain out-of-service.

Thank you for your cooperation and patience as we work to ensure the safety of the elevator.

NOTICE OF GEESE REPELLENT APPLICATION IN YOUR AREA

Please be advised that application of geese repellent will take place in the rear of Buildings 34 & 35 tot lot areas on Wednesday, August 21 and in the rear of Building 31 ball field on Thursday, August 22, weather permitting.

We use a product called “liquid fence” which was recommended to us by the N.Y.S. Department of Environmental Conservation as it is harmless to humans and animals. This product will not harm the geese in any way; it only makes the grass distasteful forcing the geese to relocate.

While there is no negative health conditions related to this product, our contractor is, however, placing notice 24 hours in advance around the outer perimeters where this product is to be applied. At most, there may be a lingering odor from this product for up to 24 hours.

Thank you for understanding

—RIVERBAY MANAGEMENT

ple running for Mayor, one of whom will likely be the next Mayor. This is our chance to get stated commitments for help on these issues that directly fall under the jurisdiction of the Mayor’s office, issues such as relief from unnecessary and costly asbestos abatement requirements, and municipal tax relief due this community due to the many millions Co-op City saves the city each year by taking on the cost of key services that the city would otherwise be obligated to provide, such as additional police protection and sanitation services.

“Secondly, it is important to demon-

strate that Co-op City is a politically active, interested and involved community. It is no secret that communities that consistently exercise their right to vote and also speak freely, loudly and often for services due to them, are more likely to receive their fair share.”

The Mayoral Forum is being co-sponsored by the Co-op City Democratic Club and Transit Forward, a mass transportation advocacy group.

Riverbay Board President Bill Gordon and Democratic District Leader Shirley Saunders will serve as moderators for the evening.

Callers may remain anonymous or can leave their name and number if they want to be contacted.

Public Safety reminds residents that actual police emergencies should continue to be reported to 9-1-1 and Public Safety at (718) 671-3050. In addition to the above, cooperators can anonymously report crime tips on the Public Safety Department

website – www.ccpd.us.

In addition, the 45th Precinct, along with Public Safety, will present a series of auto theft prevention programs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday through August 31st. The first is scheduled for today, Saturday, August 17th at the Einstein Community Center (See information on page 1.)

Autos vandalized

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

Parking Facilities Department Co-op City Times / August 17, 2013

We experienced two very serious incidents ing sections of the roof area, this week—the first one occurring last Management Corner that take a beating during the Monday in Garage #4 where five vehicles winter months. parked on the 6th floor in that garage were This work has begun in vandalized with spray paint; and during the Garage #8 and thus far, early morning hours on Wednesday, approxiTechnical Construction Service mately 40 vehicles parked along several city has reapplied the floor coating streets throughout the community were vandalized by on the West side of that garage, specifically from the 2nd to someone who smashed windows on the passenger side of the 6th floor. The roof has been completed and is now availeach vehicle. able for parking. This work is presently taking place on the I don’t think that it is a coincidence that these events East side of the garage and the 5th and 6th floors have been took place during the early morning hours when there is completed. We anticipate that by this Monday, August 19, relatively no one in the streets and therefore very little we will be able to have this work commence on the 3rd and activity because at these times most people are in their 4th floors. Once the work has been completed in Garage #8, homes sleeping. the contractor will move to Garage #7.

Public Safety officers patrol these areas, as well as our New parking lines and new directional signs have been eight garages on all tours. Measures are being undertaken by painted on the ground by our staff and we have also cleaned both Public Safety and the 45th Precinct to address this the parking spaces and the areas around the vehicle wheel highly unusual spike in auto crime. stops in this garage as well.

Our Public Safety Department is working closely with Most importantly, during this construction period, the the 45th Pct. to investigate these incidents. Also, the NYPD Parking Facilities Department is asking that those who utiwill be increasing patrols in our community as well. lize the garage be mindful of the temporary changes. Please Public Safety and the NYPD have set up a joint Crime note that new directional signs have been erected to guide Prevention Drive that will be available to the public for the motorists in and out of parking spaces and informational next 3 Saturdays. This Saturday, officers from both departflyers are regularly posted in the garage to keep everyone ments will be in front of the Einstein Community Center 3 updated about the changes. They have also implemented from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to provide the public with crime tips two-way traffic on specific ramps to allow easier traffic flow and to receive any information regarding criminal activity. during this time.

Our Public Safety Department has set up a “Hot Line” With these temporary construction upgrades, it is parafor residents to submit information on criminal activity. mount that everyone drive slowly and safely when traveling Cooperators are urged to call with any information. in and out of the garage. Please adhere to the posted signage The phone number is (718) 879-6311. Callers may to ensure safety and please be conscious of all pedestrians remain anonymous or can leave their name & phone walking through the garage. As always, we thank you for number if they want to be contacted. your cooperation and patience in this matter.

Actual Police Emergencies should continue to be IMPROVEMENTS TO OUR SHOPPING CENTERS reported to 9-1-1 and Public Safety at (718) 671-3050.

Management recognizes the need for a youth center, parIn addition to the above, cooperators can anonymously ticularly for the older children in the community. We have report Crime Tips on the Public Safety Department website asked the Board to give us time to present a comprehensive – www.ccpd.us. plan including the youth center. On August 16, there was a On a much brighter note, the Parking Facilities joint meeting with Montefiore Hospital about a 100,000 Department has made a number of enhancements and square foot medical center and the YMCA about a 40improvements within our garages this year that go a long 50,000 square foot comprehensive facility, including an way in helping to ensure that the garages will remain strucextensive youth facility and swimming pool. turally sound for many years to come. In fact, at this time, At the same time, we are in negotiations with Darden we are in the process of repairing and/or re-coating sections family of Restaurants brands which owns Olive Garden, of the flooring surface throughout all of our garages, includLonghorn Steakhouse, Red Lobster, the Capital Grille, Yard

Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc.

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House, Bahamas Breeze, Season 52 and Eddie V’s. They are very interested in the old Bingo Hall for a Longhorn Steakhouse with serious renovation/upgrade at their expense. The money from such a lease could readily fund a second youth center if YMCA is not enough, or even an alternate youth center, if YMCA is not doable. What we need is time. The world has come to Co-op City; they want to be here. We believe these types of initiatives would help to keep Co-op City affordable while at the same time providing all services. A strong tenant will help the center, all commercial tenants and Co-op City population.

We will keep the community informed of our progress in these regards.

TEXTILE RECYCLING The contract that the housing company entered into approximately a year ago with American Textile, where they placed eight clothes bins around the development to collect clothes and linen that cooperators were willing to donate, has been very fruitful, in that the agreement included a $.10 per pound payment to Riverbay for items collected and these monies have been allocated to the Riverbay Fund to offset, if not outright pay for, many of the events that take place on a regular basis, such as our Tunes on Tuesday, Splash Day for children and National Night Out, just to name a few. The housing company received payments of $1,200 to $1,800 each month from this organization, based upon the volume of clothing collected.

We re-bid this contract and on Wednesday night, the Board approved a new contract with a company called County Recycling LLC. In fact, they have already started to place their bins around the development and will, in fact, install eleven bins instead of eight as we had before.

The three new areas will be at Garages #3, #5 and #7. With this new contract, the payment to the housing company will be $.25 per pound instead of $.10, and they will increase what they collect to include items like books, toys, CD’s and DVD’s and their bins are more transparent, making it easier to determine when full, in addition to what they are being filled with. The bins are located just a few blocks away from Riverbay, which will enable them to be more responsive to requests to empty said bins, make repairs, adjustments, etc. They are looking to eventually collect small appliances and computers, which is an item that currently we have to pay to have collected. Overall, we believe this program will continue to grow and provide additional revenue for the community.

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Letters to the Editor To The Editor, On Saturday, August 3rd, while driving along Co-op City Blvd. near the Bellamy Loop bus stop, I spotted 2 dead geese. It appeared that someone may have killed them. The geese are usually not on that side of the street, but they have been driven to graze in poor quality locations due to the geese repellent being used in Co-op City. In my opinion, seeing the geese graze on the greenway was a delight to many residents. I believe to drive them off is cruel. I am requesting that the geese no longer be driven away and instead be allowed to graze and rest on the greenway.

To the Editor, As a shareholder, it is imperative that some immediate action be done about the geese feces. The feces should be considered a public health

Let the geese be

Some residents do not like seeing geese poop on the sidewalk. Are these residents aware that we, the cooperators, are paying $8,500 each month to have the grass sprayed? I think that is quite a waste of money. Although no immediate harm is evident, chemicals are poisons and are harmful to humans and the environment over time. There are no “good” chemicals. Has Management considered the alternative of power washing the sidewalk instead? This, I think, would be much cheaper, more humane and safer.

The earth was created for man and animals alike. Human beings have taken

Disgusting filth

issue for residents at Co-op City.

It is clearly understood the purpose of the repellant, yet the feces remain on the ground for days.

This would not be accepted in

almost all of the land away from animals causing many species to become extinct.

These geese do not harm anyone. Geese repellent is harmful to them because it limits where they can find food and drives them off to unsafe locations. If allowed to graze on our greenway, the geese will be less likely subjected to random acts of violence. Let’s stop driving the geese away and allow them to live a happy and peaceful life. In addition, if we stop wasting $8,500 a month on this, it should help to cut back on carrying charge increases.

—Teresa Gonzalez

Riverdale or Park Avenue. Why are we accepting this disgusting filth?

Has anyone considered the “air” here?

—KC Peterson

First Readings — Riverbay Board Meeting, August 14 • #13-71 - Screen Applicant - Landlord Guard • #13-73 – Bargold Storagems • #13-77 - Design & Install H Piles &

Concrete Caps, Water Treatment • #13-78 - High Temperature Heat Exchangers Retubing • #13-79 - Resolution for Contract P508,

Second Reading Resolution #13-61

SUBMITTED BY: Bill Gordon SECONDED BY: Khalil Abdul-Wahhab BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: August 14th, 2013

WHEREAS, Riverbay’s water and sewage charges exceed $17,000,000 per year; and WHEREAS, American Utility Consultants of White Plains, New York has analyzed Riverbay’s water usage and DEP accounts and proposes a cost recovery and reduction program utilizing, in part, DEP’s multifamily program which they estimate would save Riverbay approximately $2 million annually.

Payment to American Utility Consultants would be 25% of actual savings, and WHEREAS, Management recommends that the Board approve, on a sole source basis, an Agreement with American Utility Consultants for a cost recovery and reduction program as described in the attached April 8, 2013 letter from American Utility Consultants.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board approves a sole source agreement with American Utility Consultants for a water savings and reduction program based, in part, on the DEP’s multifamily program which Riverbay would only pay if there are actual water bill

Second Reading Resolution #13-62

SUBMITTED BY: Khalil Abdul-Wahhab SECONDED BY: Bill Gordon

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: August 14th, 2013

WHEREAS, on September 1, 2003, Emperor’s Chef, Inc. had requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for premises at 163 Einstein L (951 sq. ft.), Bronx, New York, to be used for preparation and sale of Chinese Style food for off premises consumption; and WHEREAS, Emperor’s Chef, Inc has requested a Consent to Assignment pursuant to the terms of the lease, to assign

the lease to Jade Palace 163 Inc.; and WHEREAS, an inquiry was requested with the Better Business Bureau which resulted in no negative findings; and WHEREAS, the term of the lease and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended

by Resolution #95-44; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Consent to Assignment for the premises at 163 Einstein Loop, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Jade Palace 163 Inc., Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is

Microsoft 3 year Support Agreement • #13-80 – Modify Deferred Equity Program • #13-83 – Plumbing Supplies

savings and such payments would not exceed 25% of the actual water bill savings; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the President is authorized to sign an agreement with American Utility Consultants and Management is directed to take all necessary action in support of this Resolution.

YES: Bailey, Gordon, F. Jones, O. Jones, Leslie, Peterson, Shapiro, Turner, Abdul-Wahhab NO: Johnson ABSTAIN: Cylich ABSENT: Atkins, Graham, Illis, Owens PASSED

hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #9544; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the Consent to Assignment and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation.

YES: Bailey, Cylich, Gordon, Johnson, F. Jones, O. Jones, Leslie, Peterson, Shapiro, Abdul-Wahhab NO: Turner ABSENT: Atkins, Graham, Illis, Owens PASSED

(More Resolutions continued on p.16)

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

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

Letters cannot exceed 350 words.

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

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Public Safety Report

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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 increase incidence of drivers consuming alcohol and operating motor vehicles.

The Department of Public Safety urges all residents of Co-op 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 while driving now carries a Five Point penalty in addition to a monetary fine. 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 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 passenger 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 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 collision.

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 $39.95, comes out to $34.95 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 that 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.

(See page 8 for Public Safety Blotter)

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OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

Tell your friends, relatives and employers about: CONTRACT SUMMARY

Contract 2866, Co-op City Lobby Modernization Program: The replacement of the Entrances and Vestibules at the High Rise Buildings including Lobby Storefront Pre-Bid Meeting: August 13, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Bids Due: September 5, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Bonding: Bonding is required Insurance: Insurance is required Contract 2861, 2862 & 2863, Exterior Renovation for Shopping Center 1, 2 & 3: Exterior restoration of the three (3) shopping centers located in Co-op City Pre-Bid Meeting: August 22, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Bids Due: September 12, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Bonding: Bonding is required

Insurance: Insurance is required

Contract P509, Purchase of Computer Supplies Bids Due: August 23, 2013 at 2 p.m.

Contract P510, Purchase of General Office Supplies Bids Due: August 23, 2013 at 2 p.m.

Contract P511, Purchase of Ink Cartridges & Toners Bids Due: August 23, 2013 at 2 p.m.

Contract P512, Purchase of Tub Spouts Bids Due: August 27, 2013 at 2 p.m.

For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbay corp.com; AND Barbara Penn at Bpenn@riverbaycorp.com. Please note that emails should be sent to both parties.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Open to 32BJ Union Members only August 13, 2013 – August 19, 2013 Open to all outside applicants August 19, 2013 – August 23, 2013 Originally posted: August 13, 2013 — Job Reference # 13-35

Request for transfer/promotion must be hand delivered to the Employee Services Department by August 20, 2013.

Employees who are promoted will receive the current union scale for respective union positions, or applicable rate increase for non-union positions.

Attendant Parking Facilities Candidate will monitor and maintain security of vehicles at garage locations; perform visual inspections of the facilities and surrounding areas; monitor video equipment in the garage booths; control and monitor gate equipment for garage entry/exit; ensure cooperators use access cards; validate authorized passes; place and remove garage stickers on vehicles for move ins/outs; issue transient and courtesy tickets to visitors; maintain logbooks; tally daily receipts; report activities to supervisor; coordinate with other departments as necessary; check elevators to make sure operable; check bathrooms for cleanliness - clean as necessary; sweep debris from front of garage; shovel snow and all other duties as assigned.

Requirements: HS Diploma or equivalent. Candidate must be patient, courteous and professional. Applicant must possess effective written/oral communication in English, and good interpersonal skills. Ability to stand/walk for extended periods, push work related equipment (approx. 40 lbs.) and work in inclement weather.

Selected candidate must successfully complete interview/selection process, including aptitude testing, as well as pre-employment screening (driver license review; urinalysis; criminal background check; verification of previous employment) Days and hours may vary.

Applicants for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES must apply IN PERSON at the Bartow Administrative Office, located at 2049 Bartow Avenue, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. *Riverbay Corporation is an equal opportunity employer*

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Delivering essential services to cooperators

I must say I’m disappointed and a bit concerned that cooperators who are suffering and enduring leaks from convectors in their apartments are not getting the attention and service they are entitled to and deserve. Some folks I hear from have suffered two or three leaks and are facing wolves when dealing with insurance companies. And to add insult to injury, through no fault of their own, they go to a high risk category while the powers that be insist on insurance despite not making proper repairs in the first place.

Management does not seem to be concerned, or at least as concerned as they should be. But that’s what it’s all about here, or should be, delivering essential services to cooperators. Heat, hot water, and air-conditioning.

We need air-conditioning on the particularly hot days of summer, and we need proper heat during the blustery cold days of winter. Very simple, heat in the winter and air-conditioning in the summer. Co-op City is a NORC, a Natural Occurring Retirement Community, and it’s a blessing our seniors don’t have to struggle to get to cooling centers during a heat wave.

I also must say it’s sad to see some Directors on the Riverbay Board who seem to have lost perspective and somehow miss what the true priorities are, and

Co-op City Times / August 17, 2013

Tony Illis

Director’s Viewpoint

Second Vice President

that is setting policy for Management to carry out and making sure essential services are indeed delivered to cooperators in a timely and responsible manner. Some Directors, I’m afraid, let the fact that they were elected to the Board elevate their egos to the point where they think they know everything about everything, however, no Director was ever meant to act like a quasi-General Manager by interfering in day-to-day operations. I listen to some and the only thing I seem to hear them say is, “Me, Me, Me!” It’s good to be involved, and offer input and opinions, however Board Directors were never meant to run around with a fanatic glow of exaggerated self-importance as if they are the only ones who can solve any problem in Co-op City, or New York City for that matter. But don’t try to tell them that.

I received a lot of feedback from my Viewpoint last week, pro and con, but many more cooperators were in agreement with what I said about how I would not have voted to allow Directors unfettered access to what I believe is private and confidential information, such as employee salaries. Besides, no Board

Director has the right to involve themselves in what anyone earns as an employee, that is day-to-day operations which falls under the purview of Management. Our current management company reports to the Riverbay Board of Directors, however individual Directors are not supposed to act like mini-managers and there should be no such thing as a one man show, even though unfortunately a couple of Directors scurry and parade around as if they know more than all other Directors combined.

Many cooperators who contacted me this past week expressed concerns that they were worried somewhere along the way confidential information will be exposed. They are afraid their confidential information, especially their income affidavits, will be breached by some action. This fear may be exaggerated, or inappropriate, but it is still the way many people feel. I will stand my ground and fight against any potential abuse that comes up. Board Directors are supposed to have the same rights as cooperators, and no extra special or privileged rights above those of their fellow cooperators.

The members of the Riverbay Board should respect the confidentiality of each and every person’s right to privacy, regardless of what the law says, or how it is interpreted. We all know there have

been many bad laws in the history of this country, and just because something may be the law, that doesn’t make it right or just. Many of us can remember Draconian laws, and a time in parts of the country where some had to ride in the back of the bus or use a separate water fountain.

As Chairman of the Security Committee and the Sales and Marketing Committee, it’s time to seek interested cooperators who might want to serve on these committees. Just let me know if you are interested in serving on either of these committees. We have a lot to do to continue making sure Co-op City is a great place to live.

Thank you once again for your enthusiastic response to our call for donations to benefit the village of Abetifi-Kwahu in Ghana. We are asking for donations of light clothing, but no winter coats although light sweaters are needed; pens, pencils, paper, notebooks, t-shirts, shoes, slippers, furniture in good condition, baby products and supplies, pots, pans and cooking utensils, shopping bags, cooking oil, paper goods, hand sanitizer, bottled water, first aid supplies, and other non-perishables.

Give me a call at (718) 320-8035, or email me at tonyshome10475@gmail.com — no attachments, please.

Public Safety Blotter, August 7-8, 2013 August 08, 111 Dreiser Loop CCPD officers responded to investigate a call for store employees holding a man for shoplifting. Upon arrival, officers learned a local man had been caught attempting to remove items without paying for them. The individual managed to find money and was allowed to purchase the items. The management opted to not press charges choosing to have the man sign a trespass affidavit that bars him from entering the store again.

August 08, 4160 Hutchinson River Parkway East FDNY and CCPD responded to this location for a report of a fire in a bedroom. The FDNY quickly extinguished the fire which remains under investigation. No

injuries were reported.

August 07, 140 Alcott Place A female reported that she was assaulted by a male acquaintance and received minor injuries. Officers observed the male and once positive identification was made, he was placed under arrest and charged with

assault. Later that morning, the complainant dropped all charges.

August 07, 100 Donizetti Place A teen was assaulted, attacked from behind and her cell phone forcibly removed. She received a minor injury and refused medical aid with her parents present.

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Thank you to all of the Building 19 Committee members and their families and a very special thank you to Leslie Smith of Building 18 who, along with her family, made this trip to Holiday Hill a very special trip.

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It’s Time to Stand Up Co-op City Times / August 17, 2013

Some people are conveniently not mentioning that our carrying charges went up by 3% in 2011 and by 3% in 2012 to try to justify this new increase. However, how do feel about this increase?

Protest this Increase We have some cooperators that are in a lot of situations here. Here are a few things: unemployment, limited temporary work, limited benefits, high child care and child support payments. I can go on and on. So, as a Board member, I have to think about everyone here when I vote on matters.

Especially, when it comes to voting for carrying charge increases.

Were any considerations given to reducing our overall expenses? Did the Board direct Management to try to avert an increase? Moreover, was there any community input on an increase before the Board took its vote?

If none of these things happened, then it’s time for this entire community to stand up and voice their opinion, in a nonviolent way, about the way that things are going on here.

NYS Homes & Community Renewal The NYS Homes & Community Renewal (HCR) will be the agency that will decide the amount of the carrying charge increase that we will receive.

Now, are you sick and tired of these increases? Are you tired of hearing people here try to justify our excessive spending?

If you’re tired of this nonsense from our so-called leaders that choose complete ignorance over the best needs of our community, then I want you to please express your feelings to HCR. First, I want you to please send a letter,

by September 3, 2013, to: Mr. George Chan, NYS Division of Homes &

Daryl Johnson

Director’s Viewpoint

Community Renewal, 25 Beaver Street, 6th floor, New York, NY 10004.

Please tell this man exactly how you feel.

Can you afford to pay additional money for your carrying charges? Do you feel that you’re paying money but getting poor service? Do you think that Management is spending our $200 million annual budget in a proper way?

Why can’t Management make some cuts instead of trying to squeeze more money out of everyone here?

Community Meeting After you send your letter to Mr. George Chan, then I would like for you to attend a meeting with HCR on Thursday, September 12, 2013, at 7:00 P.M., in Dreiser.

We need to fill this auditorium up to let people here and at HCR know, in a peaceful way, that we’re not playing any games.

And, we’re not going to just sit back and let this Board and Management dictate to us what they want.

No, we are going to demand that changes be made here!

Therefore, I want that auditorium to be packed with strong-willed people that are going to demand, in a nonviolent way, that we reduce our budget and stop these continued increases.

Now, I already voted no on this increase.

Plus, I already sent a message of opposition

Donizetti Building Four Association

Gee…how time has passed. Our summer break is almost over. Hope you are enjoying every moment of it to the fullest!

Our next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 12, which, as usual, will be held in our meeting room in the rear of Building 4B at 7:30 p.m.

We, the executive board, are requesting your support as we start our new year with a bang…let’s have standing room only at this meeting where I hope our old and new cooperatives will be present, especially our new move-ins. When you come, please bring some fresh ideas…we are badly in need of them, or just support or enhance the ones that are already in place.

The following are tentative activities scheduled for the upcoming year: our Annual Halloween Party, a Thanksgiving Luncheon, Movie Nights, Game Days and for the 1st time, an OLDIE BUT GOODIE NIGHT. More details will be available at each monthly meeting… don’t miss it.

Note: The Building Association is for all of us in Buildings 4A, 4B, and 4C. Get to know who is representing your particular building and who is involved, then get involved. Helping us to help ourselves will be a plus for us all.

Maintaining the safety and quality of life in and around our building is everyone’s responsibility.

CONGRATULATIONS: Mr. Lavonte’ Alvarez was the 2013 high school graduate who received this year’s Donizetti Building Four Scholarship Award. On Tuesday, July 23, he was presented with a check for $500 to help him achieve his new goals. Lavonte will be attending Tompkins Courtland Community College in Cortland, New York. We support you on this higher

Congratulations to Lavonte Alvarez, from the Donizetti Building Four Association Scholarship Committee.

educational journey.

Save The Date: Oh! We are planning a bus ride to the Mount Airey Casino in PA on November 9. The cost will be $37 round trip, plus a bonus of $25 and $10 toward buffet (note: bonus may be subject to change).

Stay updated via CC Times, bulletin boards in lobby and attend next monthly meeting for further details.

Our sympathy is sent to those who have lost loved ones near and far.

Continue to support our military personnel in your prayers. Get well wishes are sent to our sick and shut-ins.

Immediately report any suspicious activity in and around your community. * Remember, this is our home. “IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.” —Yvonne Burrus (DW)

to Mr. Chan about this new increase.

So, let me ask you: When are these increases going to stop? When are you going to make your voices known?

The time is now. So, please help us fill up that auditorium and let’s make our voices known in a very peaceful way, without any fighting.

The Ignorance Must Stop Slowly but surely, we’re getting priced out of our community. Nevertheless, there are many people here that are doing their best to look out for the best interests of everyone here.

Therefore, we write very informative articles to let everyone know exactly what’s going on and we talk to people.

Now, the work that I do will never harm anyone here—ever!

However, please look at how some Board members have put their families and their friends on our payroll. Please look at how they’ve let Management stay here for 14 years and are now paying them $128,315 every month.

But, they don’t want the Directors of this corporation to look at our own records.

Nonsense!

Let me show you a good example. Look at that incredibly dumb viewpoint that was written last week, entitled ‘Board Gone Wild.’ Who are the Board members that went wild? Are some Board members looking out for the community’s best interests?

Are they trying to protect this community?

Look at what this foolish article stated about Directors wanting to review our payroll and other financial records. “I hate to say it but not everyone has a legitimate motive in wanting such information, and ulterior or political motives can easily cause harm to all Co-op City….”

Crazy!

We’re getting hit by repeated increases.

And yet, we have so-called Board members that don’t want this community to see what this management company is doing.

They don’t even want to put our management contract out for a bid.

How is this possible?

Look, let me tell you something right now. These ignorant attitudes must stop.

And, we must get the man that wrote that foolish article and the people that share his ignorant viewpoint off of this Board and away from managing this community.

When the above-cited meeting comes up, I want everyone here to tell this man, his cohorts, and this management company how they feel.

Disabled Cooperators I want everyone here to know that you have a friend on this Board that will help you.

Close Please mark your calendars for our meeting with HCR on Thursday, September 12, 2013, at 7:00 P.M., in Dreiser. Our voices must be heard!

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. (Please double-check the spelling of this address.) Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you don’t receive a response from your message.

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

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Beautiful Stories Yet To Be Told Co-op City Times / August 17, 2013

This year at the 2nd Annual College, Career & Resources Fair, Saturday, September 28, we will have something special for cooperators who have beautiful stories, but have not taken the time to write that book. We will be inviting Co-op City authors to participate in our “Writer’s Café.” Therefore, if you live in Co-op City and have written a book, please contact me right away. I am aware of only three (3) Co-op City authors at this time.

To assist and challenge both our young and elders to “Write Your Book in 30 Days,” we have a Resource attending who will guide you through the process.

Many of us could use some hands-on assistance during the writing process. You will get questions answered like, how copyright is created and protected. What is considered a fair use in print and on the Internet? What can or cannot be copyrighted—How legally to refer to real people, places, and events in one’s own work and – The real deal about the myth of the Poor Man’s copyright.

In my opinion, there are beautiful stories yet to be told about living in Co-op since the first building was erected and living in Co-op City today. What about those who have served as Directors for many, many years? A challenge is to tell your own story for the next generation.

Also, do you have a young person in your household who loves to read and has a vivid imagination? If so, why not encourage them to attend and write that book…Who knows, Co-op City could produce an award winning author of any age!

That said, a special thanks to our Teen

Center Director in Section 5, Mr. Leo Johnson, who is capturing beautiful stories of cooperators via tech nology. I am impressed with all the new technology, but still like the feel of a book in my hand. Let’s hope that paper does not disappear forever. What I know for sure is that some individuals will never give up reading the paper version of the most famous book in America, The Bible.

NYPD – Youth Police Academy During the past week, this Director had the opportunity to speak with Kevin G. O’Connor, Assistant Commissioner, Community Affairs, Juvenile Justice Division, Centre Street in Manhattan. We were both observing the awesome, packed auditorium where youth were competing in a Talent Show from across the city at Truman High School. It was a heartwarming experience to witness this event! Reportedly, during the summer, NYPD provides summer camp for over 1,500 children from nine different locations in New York City. After the competition at Truman, they will be graduating at a special ceremony at One Police Plaza. Several parents and guardians were in attendance. This program offers an array of training and education for those young people who want to make better choices in life and live. These are

Continue to have a great summer, whether in Co-op City or away, but stay safe and alert.

Our building is slated for installation of smoke detectors and HUD-mandated GFI’s beginning approximately August 19th. You will receive notification. Please be available on your scheduled date.

We must take care of our home and pick up after ourselves. If you drop something, pick it up; if you have trash outside, take it to the garbage. Additionally, complaints have come in about the compactor rooms. Please make your garbage small enough to go into the chute, do not leave it on the floor in the compactor room. Please follow the recycling notices and place items in the bag or shelf provided.

Women Keeping It Real resumes: Our next session of Women Keeping It Real session is scheduled for Saturday, August 24, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., in the Association Room of Building 13 (100 Casals Place). It’s an INSPIRING, INSIGHTFUL, INFORMATIVE and often HILARIOUS social gathering of women of all ages discussing various issues. Remember! You must be 18 and over to participate. YOU and your friends are welcome. DON’T MISS IT!

The Sands Casino/Winery/Outlet Shopping/Buffet Bonanza in Bethlehem, Pa.: Our next fundraising trip is scheduled for Saturday, September 14.

The event includes: Amore Winery, Sands Casino, Sands Outlet Shopping and Old Country Buffet Dinner leaving 8:00 a.m. from 100 Casals Place, departing at 7:00 p.m. with a bonus of $15 slot play (offered

by Casino subject to change). Cost: $85.

The outlet stores are on the premises. For those of you who have reserved a seat with your first installment, send in your second installment, or if you want to accompany us, contact us for seat availability and payment.

We will see you in September either on the Sands trip or at our return Association meeting scheduled for September 19.

Checks for events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and mailed to Bldg. 13 Assoc., 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. All activities are on a first come basis. For information, contact Leslie Peterson at 718-3201370, Gail Sharbaan at 718-671-3801, our website: http://www.bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at building13assoc@yahoo.com.

Thanks for making our team work.

—Leslie Peterson

Evelyn Turner

Director’s Viewpoint

Building 13 Association

A Message from C.S.O. Dept:

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.

the young people, who after this intense 6-week program have a tool-kit that will arm them with the ability to stand their ground when presented with unacceptable life choices. I recommend that parents make an effort to get your children enrolled in this program next summer.

A question was answered as to why an individual can be shot and killed as opposed to being shot and disabled by the Police. Commissioner O’Connor shared that these types of concerns are addressed in the Summer Camp. Also, young people attending the camp are able to share their feeling about the loss of life by the Police. He also suggested that he would be willing to come to Co-op City at any time there is a need to talk to youth and their parents after a murder. Some cooperators are TRAUMATIZED and need immediate intervention. This resource will be shared with the cooperator who started the movement called “Faith Leaders & Community against Violence” after a shooting in Section 5. All Co-op City residents don’t practice “Cognitive Dissonance” after a loss of life.

(Examples, “He shouldn’t have done this or that” – “He shouldn’t have been out that late at night” – “Well he had a record anyway.” “He is from a certain ethnic group”- “He should not have run” and the list goes on. Just like the recent mass murders, people need to vent. One life taken is just as traumatizing for some as several, regardless of who takes it.

NYPD Officers are concerned about keeping our community safe without them having to take a life. They are also concerned that the present generations of young people are armed with the tools

needed to prevent taking a life and stopping bullying and gang banging.

College & Career Fair Saturday, September 28, 2013 For the first time, our own Truman High School will play a visible role at this community event. We are also proud that other community schools will assist this year.

Because all students will NOT be able to attend college, we are consciously focusing on career choice for graduating seniors. Most recently, we confirmed attendance of representatives from the NYS Court System. We are also reaching out to representatives in the health fields.

We have confirmed representatives from the Fire Department for those interested in becoming Firemen/Firewomen and becoming a Police Officer. What skills are needed? What’s the process?

We will also be reaching out to clubs and organizations for donations for our two raffles. The raffle for the elementary students will consist of a $100 money order for the NY’s 529 College Saving Program. The raffle for middle & high school students will be a “Tablet.”

I am asking that those cooperators with the means to do so, call right away for instructions on where to send the donation.

Youth Center During the week, I met a beautiful Senior cooperator who asked that we keep the pressure on for a “Stand Alone Building” that WE control. She wants to donate musical instruments.

Expect the Best!

Evelyn M. Turner – 917-324-1033 – 718-320-8088 - evelytinez@aol.com.

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Dear cooperators, The first meeting of the History Committee was held last Wednesday.

Director Bernard Cylich heads this committee and, as is his custom, he was very well organized. An in-depth outline of the committee included its Purpose, Compilation, Review the origin and history of the cooperator movement, Housing Cooperatives in NYC, Co-op City, Research sources, and What could be done with our research? Two members volunteered to be Secretary and Assistant Secretary and most of us left with an assignment for our meeting next month. It was a good beginning.

Other Board Committees All of the committees have not yet convened and there might still be time for you to join.

Buildings & Grounds Committee: Bill Gordon.

Commercial Rental and Leasing Committee: Helen Atkins.

Francine Reva Jones

Director’s Viewpoint

C o m m u n i t y Relations/Seniors /Handicapped: Eleanor Bailey.

Construction Committee/Power Plant/Restorations: Al Shapiro.

Contract Compliance Committee: Khalil AbdulWahhab.

Cooperator Appeals: Othelia Jones.

Garage Committee: Leslie Peterson.

IT Committee: Khalil AbdulWahhab.

Inventory & Purchasing Committee: Andrea Leslie.

Sales Committee: Tony Illis.

Second Reading - Resolutions #13-63 SUBMITTED BY: Khalil Abdul-Wahhab SECONDED BY: Francine Reva Jones

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: August 14th, 2013

WHEREAS, Riverbay wants to enter into a one year contract for the purchase of convector motors; and

WHEREAS, Contract #P473 for the purchase of the motors will be a sole source with Romar Supply Company; and WHEREAS, Romar is the proprietary supplier for A.O. Smith, the manufacturer of the motors; and WHEREAS, Riverbay will purchase approximately 5100 motors of various sizes (19,” 27,” 36” & 48”) at a cost of $83.50 per motor. There is a not to exceed

Second Reading - Resolutions #13-64 SUBMITTED BY: Eleanor Bailey SECONDED BY: Othelia Jones

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: August 14th, 2013

WHEREAS, GE Betz, Inc. is performing services under Contract 2687, Ongoing Water Treatment Chemical Program; and WHEREAS, a Change Order Two (2)

is being requested to extend the contract for one (1) additional year as the contract is set to expire as of August 31, 2013; and WHEREAS, the request for an extension of time will also require additional money for a not to exceed amount of $350,000 since the Riverbay Water Treatment Equipment is at least a year away from completion; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager is in agreement with the recommended

Second Reading - Resolutions #13-70 SUBMITTED BY: Francine Reva Jones SECONDED BY: Eleanor G. Bailey

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: August 14th, 2013

WHEREAS, the North Bronx Youth Sports Association, Inc. d/b/a the North Bronx Cowboys Youth Football, Cheerleading and Soccer Program (“North Bronx”) is led by Coach Ivor Bascom, and is an approved Riverbay/Co-op City organization; and WHEREAS, Coach Bascom had been coaching a cheerleading youth group in the Einstein Community Center room on Riverbay premises; and WHEREAS, Riverbay Management and Risk Management were concerned

about accidents that might occur during the practices on Riverbay premises; and WHEREAS, Management required North Bronx to increase the insurance coverage for the cheerleading group; and WHEREAS, Coach Bascom paid additional monies to increase the coverage for the cheerleading group; and WHEREAS, Riverbay Management removed the cheerleading group from the Einstein Community Center room that they were renting for practice, after North Bronx complied with its request to increase the insurance coverage; and WHEREAS, Coach Bascom brought Management’s actions to the attention of the Youth Committee, which was reported to the Board of Directors; and WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at a Board meeting and a sugges-

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Security Committee: Tony Illis.

Youth Committee: Eleanor Bailey.

Unfettered Access I am so pleased with the Board Directors that voted in favor of the resolution giving Board Directors access to ALL records. Firstly, the law states that we have this right. And secondly, if we are denied the right to ALL records, we might be held accountable for knowing information we might have been denied the right to access. I trust that those who voted against it have nothing to hide.

March on Washington This march is for the benefit of the Co-op City community, as well as other communities. Many cooperators have purchased their ticket for the “50th Anniversary.” On Saturday, August 24, we will gather at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC to stand together against the recent attack on voter rights, against Stand

Your Ground and racial profiling, and to continue to raise awareness on unemployment, poverty, gun violence, immigration, gay rights and other critical issues affecting our nation. Fifty years ago when we marched on Washington, it was an historic event that lead to the passage of the very civil rights legislation that ended Jim Crow and began the modern era of civil rights. It brought us our dignity, our humanity and our march to realize the dream that so many had given their lives for. The bus fare is $50 and the bus will leave from Bartow Avenue in front of the former Bingo Hall at 4:30 a.m. You may purchase your ticket on Monday, 8/19 and Thursday, 8/22 from 7:008:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 15, or call 718-671-5957 or 718-3795555 to make alternative arrangements. Please spread the word.

I can be reached at 718-671-5957.

cost of $450,000 + tax (there is a small cushion on the not to exceed price, in case we need to order additional motors).

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESLOVED: That Contract #P473 with Romar Supply Company for the not to exceed amount of $450,000 + tax be approved as submitted

by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution 85-16 and as amended by Board of Directors Resolution

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

YES: Bailey, Cylich, Gordon, F. Jones, O. Jones, Leslie, Peterson, Shapiro, Turner, Abdul-Wahhab NO: Johnson ABSENT: Atkins, Graham, Illis, Owens PASSED

Change Order as indicated in the attached memorandum dated June 26, 2013.

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed Change Order Two (2) to Contract 2687 with GE Betz, Inc. for an extension of time (1 year) and additional money for $350,000.00 be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended

by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44

and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

YES: Bailey, Cylich, Gordon, F. Jones, O. Jones, Leslie, Peterson, Shapiro, Turner, Abdul-Wahhab NO: Johnson ABSENT: Atkins, Graham, Illis, Owens PASSED

tion was made that the cheerleading group perform dance movements instead of the traditional cheerleading movements; and WHEREAS, at another Board meeting, the Youth Committee reported that Coach Bascom had agreed that the cheerleading group would perform dance movements instead of the traditional cheerleading movements; and WHEREAS, Management asked for a Resolution stating that the North Bronx would use the Einstein Community Center room for the practice of dance movements instead of the traditional cheerleading movements.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Management will provide North Bronx with a room in the Einstein Community Center as it had in the past to perform dance movements

instead of traditional cheerleading movement; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately and the President is hereby authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

RESOLVED, that use of the room for said purposes by North Bronx shall be conditioned upon North Bronx obtaining and maintaining general liability insurance in an amount not less than $2 million per occurrence in favor of the Corporation.

YES: Bailey, Cylich, Gordon, Johnson, F. Jones, O. Jones, Leslie, Peterson, Shapiro, Turner, AbdulWahhab ABSENT: Atkins, Graham, Illis, Owens PASSED

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Black Forum

Defensive driving on hiatus The Black Forum Defensive driving course will resume on September 14 in Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lower your insurance cost by 15% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course. Remember, don’t text and drive.

Pocono Downs/Mohegan Sun We are going to Pocono Downs/ Mohegan Sun on Saturday, Sept. 21.

Cost is $35 per person, no refunds.

Leaving at 8:30 a.m. from Dreiser Rehab; 8:45 a.m. from Asch Loop behind library and 9 a.m. from 135 Einstein

loop. Please call today for your reservation and/or further information, (917) 209-5334 or (718) 320-8035.

Professional wrestling coming Aug. 29 The Black Forum will be sponsoring professional wrestling exhibition on Thursday, August 29 in the Dreiser Auditorium. Show time begins at 4:30-6 p.m. for children and 6-7 p.m. for adults.

Bring the family and enjoy the show.

Suggested donation for snacks and drinks after the show.

Notice: All Section 5 food pantry participants All Section 5 residents must pick up their food packages on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Evangelical Church of Co-op City. You must bring your white cards to be able to pick up your food. Volunteers needed for Wednesdays and Fridays. For more

information, please call (718) 320-8035.

Black Forum Lyon’s Mane Track Club Summer’s here. Register your child(ren) 6-18 years of age for the Lyon’s Mane Track Club. Call for information, (718) 320-8035.

Student volunteers needed The Black Forum is looking for student volunteers between the ages of 1618 to help out at the food pantry from 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. If you are interested, please call (718) 320-8035. We would also like to thank Ashley and Monet for their invaluable assistance this summer.

Emergency Food Program 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.

We Need You - Join Us Today 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 or visit us, Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

—Tony Illis

We came, we conquered, and conquered some more!

When last you heard of the Zodiacs, we were well on our way to total track and field domination, and we are happy to report that our mission has been executed and COMPLETED. First, I’d like to acknowledge our amazing coaching staff and administration. So much has happened over the past months that would have left most discouraged, disgruntled, and bitter. But the resiliency and leadership of the Zodiacs Team has far exceeded expectations and we’ve arrived here with style and grace.

Three major track events took place in the months of July and August which allowed the Zodiacs to compete among the best on the circuit.

The AAU Club Championships were held in Orlando, FL (July 9-14). Several of our athletes competed and ran their personal best, showing these other states that NYC has world-class runners as well. However, it was our 8 & under superstar, Adaria Reaves, who brought home (2) silver medals in both the 100m and 200m finals.

The USATF Junior Olympics were held at North Carolina A&T University in Greensboro, NC (July 23-28). The Zodiacs had 12 athletes qualify for the Olympics. The 8 & Under Boys 4x100m relay team delivered an amazing performance on the national stage during their first experience among this level of competition. Three of the 4 boys were first year runners – Jared Dawson, Zachary Haseley, Micah Johnson, and Khaje George set a new bar. Our 13-14 Boys 4x100m Relay team finished Top 20 in the

Nation along with Andrea Amoroso, our resident javelin thrower. The highlight performance of the Olympics (college scouts, parents, athletes, coaches, and spectators alike were talking about) was the 2000M Steeplechase win by our own Aaliyah Wajid. Aaliyah had the stadium on their feet by the time she approached the finish line and based on pure endurance, speed, and sheer determination, she crossed the finish line in 2nd place, just .17 seconds shy of the gold medal for a first time event competitor.

She fell to the ground in complete exhaustion but when she rose, she was met with a round of thunderous applause and yelps from her newfound fans.

Our last meet of the season, the State Games of America, held in Harrisburg, PA (August 2-3) yielded 20 medals!

Breakout performances by Tamera Rodrigues (8 & Under Girls – 800m, 1500m); Aaliyah Perez (11-12 Girls – 800m, 1500m); Shawneese Walker (1516 Girls – 400M Hurdles) were all done in the rain and wind. Zodiacs are trained and developed to compete under any weather conditions.

Our track season is officially over and it’s time for Zodiac Family Fun. As a well-deserved treat, the team will travel to Lake Compound in Bristol, CT this weekend for a full day of water rides, amusement park activities, love, laughter, and Zodiac pride!

Zodiacs will open registration for new athletes on Friday, Aug. 23rd at 7:00 p.m. sharp. Space is limited. Join the movement! For more information, email ZodiacsTrack@yahoo.com.

—Arhemia Fidai

Co-op City Toastmasters Club invites all to come out and be a guest of our distinguished club. Join us the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m., we do start on time! We are located at Co-op City Bartow Mall, 2049 Bartow Avenue, lower level in Room 28 unless otherwise noted.

Co-op City Toastmasters is a training organization, you join a community of learners. In a Toastmasters meeting, we learn by doing; we provide the stage to lead and empower our members to help each other to be his or her best self.

Thanks to all who came out to the community-wide training held on Saturday, Aug. 10 in the Bartow Community Center. We want you to know that we are here to help if you have a fear of public speaking, or just

want to improve your communication and leadership skills.

Congratulations to all of our new officers. To all of the outgoing officers, I say “Job well done.” Your act will be a hard one to follow. Thank you for your hard work and commitment! A big Thank You to our Co-op City Toastmasters Officers and club members on keeping this club active and distinguished. Without you, we could not continue to serve and present the Toastmasters program to our community.

For additional information, visit the websites: 3824.toastmastersclubs.org or www.toastmasters46.org or www.toastmasters.org.

Toastmasters, where leaders are made!

—Gwendolyn Allen

Zodiac Track Foundation

The Zodiacs competed in three major track competitions that allowed the athletes to compete against top tier runners in the nation. Above, they are photographed after their respective events at the USATF Junior Olympics at North Carolina A&T University.

Co-op City Toastmasters Club

In Memoriam

Althea Lenore Lloyd Canton, an original cooperator of Co-op City and resident of Building 20C, departed this life on Wednesday night, August 14. She was born to Theodore Lloyd and Edna Lloyd on November 7, 1941 and raised in North Valley Heights on the island of Anguilla in the Caribbean.

Althea’s primary education began at the Valley Girls’ School. She attended church at Ebenezer Methodist Church in the Valley. When the Valley Secondary School opened in 1953, Althea was a student of the first freshman class. At the same time, she took a correspondence course in Gregg Shorthand and Secretarial Studies from the U.S. Having taught herself these marketable skills, she joined her father on the island of St. Thomas and worked as a secretary. Her employment became the talk of the town, because during that time, she was the only Anguillian in St. Thomas who was not employed in the service industry. It was also during that time that she met her future husband, Alvin Canton.

In 1962, Althea, her mother and siblings came to New York to join their father who was an employee of the U.S Naval Service stationed at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Shortly after she came to New York, she married Alvin Canton and returned with him to St. Thomas. When she returned to New York, Althea resumed her career and worked for a few years as an administrative assistant at Chase Manhattan Bank headquarters in Lower Manhattan. Althea and Alvin moved to Co-op City in 1968 where they became life long residents.

After her children, David, Dulcie and Doret were born, Althea became a stay-at-

home mom to care for them. She cherished God, family, and education. Her favorite quote was “association brings assimilation.” She wanted her children to do their best and be the best in all of their endeavors. In 1980, Althea graduated from cosmetology school and became a licensed hair stylist. During the early 80s, she owned and managed a hair salon on Hull Avenue in the Bronx.

Family and friends will always remember Althea as a cheerful, gentle, and loving individual. Although she faced many challenges throughout her life, she kept the faith, even during her recent illness. She leaves to mourn her memory, her devoted husband, Alvin Canton, Jr.; son Dr. David Canton (daughter-in-law, Roxana WalkerCanton); daughters Dulcie Canton and Doret Canton; sister, Professor Yinka G. Lloyd Stanford; brothers Reverend Dr. George L. Lloyd (deceased), Alfred Lloyd (Ben), Clarence Lloyd, Lionel Lloyd, Ira Lloyd (deceased), Robert Delano Lloyd, and Walter “Sunny” Lloyd; grandchildren Imani Canton, Kefentse Canton, Montsho Canton, and Husani Davis; nephews Sekou Shusta and Lionel Lloyd; niece, Claudine; cousins Allan Brooks, Elceta Hennis, Ellen Hull, Evelyn Lloyd, and Anastasia Richardson, and many other cousins. Her cousin and friend, Verna Richardson, was a constant source of comfort and support.

The viewing for the late Althea Lenore Lloyd Canton will be held on Friday, August 23rd from 3-9 p.m. Service will be from 7:30-8:30 on Friday, August 23rd at Ortiz Funeral Home on 2121 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, New York.

Mrs. Canton will be cremated. May she rest in perfect peace.

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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 members who will be celebrating their birthday in August: Hector. L. Ayala, John Calderon, Jr., Angel Cruz-Guadalupe, Salvatore R. Gargiulo, Lawrence Hochfeld, Richard I. Lawson, Jr., Clemon W. Lucas, Edward J. Nell, Jose M. Ozuna, James Mackenzie, Nelson E. Kenneth, Philip G. Roy, William A. Scott, Joan Session, Mervyn Winn, Denise Charis, Alphonso Dixon, Andrew C. Jackson, Paul K. Winfrey, Louis Menchise and Barbara A.

McKinnon. If you don’t see your name in this issue, please bring it to my attention and it will be placed in the next issue of the Co-op City Times.

Our Post is always looking for new members to join us so if you are a Veteran from any branch of the military, stop by and join. Please bring your DD-214 with you. Post 1871 is located in Section #5 in the Community Center in 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office telephone number is (718) 320-8165. Our e-mail address is post1871@optimum.net.

Did you pay your American Legion 2014 dues yet? Did you know that on the death certificates of most Civil War men killed in battle, the word used to

describe their death in obituaries, newspapers, movement reports and even if you were an ordinary citizen was Vilnius Sclopeticum. This was the “Latin term” for a gunshot wound. Union Army volunteers used this word for everyone who was killed by a gunshot wound on September 17, 1862.

The United States Navy landed a drone the size of a fighter jet aboard an aircraft carrier for the first time in history. This was the most difficult task that a pilot can face. The X-47B experimental aircraft took off from the Naval Air Station, Patuxten River in Maryland and landed on the George W. Bush roughly 70 miles off the coast of Virginia. This is

the modern Navy in action!

Why did the Union soldiers wear a neckerchief around their neck? Answer: A cotton neckerchief offered some relief from the scratchy, high collar of the wool sac coat. A good movie to see is 2 Guns starring Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg. This was heavy in the action, special effects and great with the jokes. If you get a chance, catch this movie.

Another movie I happen to see was Fruitvale Station. This movie has a 5 star rating and it was a true movie that really happened in 2009 in San Francisco.

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

—Richard I. Lawson, Jr.

Attention! The RETIREES invite you to their HOLIDAY PARTY on Thursday, December 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Marina del Rey. Price: $70, which includes transportation (first paid, first served) AND free admission to Spring Bash in April, 2014. (Contacts: Beverly Waller, Ida Morton, and Virginia Stewart, 718-379-0377).

TRAVEL EVENTS: • AUG. 21st (Wed.) – SANDS CASINO RESORT, PA. Price: $35. Boarding 8:45 a.m./Departure, 9:00 a.m. Bonus/giveaway to be determined.

• Sept. 16-18 (Mon.-Wed.), WASHINGTON, DC. (3 days/2 nights). Price: $319/double and $399/single. Transportation in a top-quality motor coach.

During your exciting guided tours, you will see all the DC monuments and memorials up close and personal, and learn the history and trivia surrounding the US capital. Photo stops are made at

major Washington, DC monuments, including the White House photo opportunity.

FULL PAYMENT DUE now. Travel insurance encouraged.

• Nov. 12th & 13th (Tues. & Wed.) OVERNIGHT CASINO GETAWAY, CT. Price: $129/double and $179/single. 2 days/1 night. Play at Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods casinos and stay overnight at Howard Johnson Inn. (Casino bonuses and 3 meals), eat, stop and shop at Olde Mistick Village. Deposit $75 required to hold your seat. Final Payment due Thursday, Oct. 3rd. Travel insurance encouraged.

(Travel contacts: Beverly J., 718-3790377 and Claudette D., 718-379-4784.)

THEATRE COMMITTEE: (Prices include transportation) • MOTOWN – The Musical at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre for the Wednesday, Sept. 11th, 2:00 p.m. show.

Calls will be made when tickets are available for pick-up. VAN will depart 11:45 a.m. SHARP! (See Paisley). Note: Last MOTOWN show tickets through club.

• Thurs. Nov. 21st, 2:00 p.m. – Radio City Christmas Spectacular show.

Price: $75. Advance payment due ASAP! Space limited. Calls will be made when tickets are available for pick-up.

Van will depart 11:45 a.m. SHARP! (See Paisley). Thursdays from 3:00-5:00 p.m., Committee members will be in clubroom 19. AFTER 7 p.m., questions regarding Theatre shows, call 718-324-7847 or 718-671-8637.

REMINDER! When signing up for shows/trips – Your NAME and PHONE number is required each time.

GOOD AND WELFARE: And to those of you still under the weather, we wish you brighter days.

Contact: Elinor Gordon, Chair, at 718-379-8755, regarding illnesses and bereavements.

BRIDGE CLASSES: Don’t miss a great opportunity to learn how to play BRIDGE as it keeps your mind alert. The 2013-2014 Bridge classes resume on September 13th and are held in the RETIREES Clubroom 19 (Dreiser Loop) on FRIDAYS: The (new) Beginners and Advanced class 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and the Intermediate class - 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Call Alvin Lisle, the master teacher, at 718-671-8852, to pre-register for one of the classes indicated.

“Every morning we wake up we are born again, what we do today is what matters most. Yesterday is but today’s memory, but tomorrow is today’s dream.”

—Claudette Davis

New Valley Forge Casino…Saturday, September 28, we are heading to the New Valley Forge Casino, plus shopping at Philadelphia Premium Outlet and Buffet Dinner at Old Country Restaurant before heading back home. Coach bus leaves at 8:00 a.m. sharp from the hardware store in Dreiser Loop. Price: $ 85. Few seats still available. Call to make reservation, 718538-8606/718-320-2366…Make checks payable to NCNW Co-op City Section, mail to: P.O. Box 93, BX., NY 10475.

London & Paris, August, 2014…

NCNW is sponsoring a wonderful trip to London & Paris August 14-21, 2014. Yes, August 2014. That gives you a year to complete installment payments of the

$3,750 price. To make your reservation, $500 deposit is due by August 1, 2013.

Trip insurance is an additional $300. Join us as we see the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and cruise on the Thames River and so much more. In Paris, we’ll ascend to Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, cruise the Seine River and much more. Of course, there will be shopping galore. Start planning now! For further information: 718-671-4804, 718655-9034, 718-320-2366.

Members/friends, have a safe and wonderful summer!

Happy birthday to our July/August members!!

—Maxine Sullivan

Greeting to all, What a great community we all live in! That as Co-op City residents, we take out the time to concern ourselves with social issues. Through the years, Co-op City residents have formed various clubs to keep residents informed of New York City social issues. Over the weekend, we were invited to an event by the African American Association.

The African American Assoc. presented a documentary film of the “Central Park 5.” The “award winning” documentary film showed actual accounts of how New York City Police Dept and the Justice System accused 5 young Black and Hispanic teenagers of a crime they didn’t commit. Over the years, New Yorkers, especially people of color, have forgotten what happened to the “Central Park 5,” but not the African American Assoc., and we thank them for continuing the struggle. Well, I’d like to report that at the end of the film, Yusef Salaam, and Raymond Santana

Jr., paid us a visit and received a standing ovation from the audience. The audience asked some questions and received good answers for Raymond and Yusef.

Living in a community of all races and ethnicities, we must be ever so mindful and careful. Maybe the story about the “Central Park 5” might not concern you, but this can happen to anyone of you or a family member. Losing a child due to violence or to prison is unthinkable to most of us. But this happens to a lot of us every day. I suggest that this documentary be shown in all building associations collectively so we as a people remain diligent in the STRUGGLE. Building 20 Association SHOUT OUT to the African American Association President Francine Reva Jones, Vice President Deborah Nelson and Ms. Lambright, their secretary, for being a great help to the Association.

—Edwinna Herrera

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow for worship service at 9:00 a.m. Please note our summer hours began on Sunday, August 4; We will have only one service at 9 a.m. Summer hours will last through Sunday, September 8. Sunday School is on hiatus for the summer and will resume in the fall. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us.

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

Please note: Mid-Week service and Bible study classes are on hiatus and will resume in the fall.

Stop The Violence Prayer Walks are held each Saturday in each section in Co-op City. Please join one of these walks against violence in our community when you can. The walks begin at 3 p.m. at the

following locations: Teen Center (Section 5); Library (Bartow); Town House Restaurant (Dreiser) and Basketball Court (Bellamy and Benchley).

Family and Friends Day will be held on Sunday, September 8 at 9 a.m. in Room 45, Einstein Center. Please plan to join us for this joyous occasion.

Rev. Dr. Williams is the author of Principle Centered Living: 9 Reasons To Maintain Your Values in a Pressure Filled World and founder of SEW Universal, Inc. Visit his websites: www.PrincipleCenteredLiving.com or www.RevDrSheldonEWilliams.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.

—Hattie L. Lucas

Coming Together The next 21 Association Meeting is Tuesday, August 20th at 7 p.m. in the meeting room, rear of Building 21B. Our sights are on the next 21 Association project. Our goal is to unite us with common understandings because we share many common situations. “Friending Our Fathers” is our effort not only to bring fathers deeper into the lives of our children, but giving men the opportunity to regain the strength and courage to step up.

Success is very easy when we pull together. It would be almost impossible to thank all the people who pulled together to make our first ice cream social a tremendous success. We have so little space to thank everyone properly. We would simply like to say that this was for you.

Everything that you contributed, the time and effort was all dedicated to bringing us all together. At last count, 146 people enjoyed the premium ice cream served by

the Building 21 Association on one of the hottest days of the summer. This is only the beginning. Next time, it will more than likely double.

This is why we need you. That’s right, you, the one who matters the most. The one who will benefit from all the efforts of collaborated cooperativeness. The one who tries to sneak out the back door when the voting machines are in the lobby. The one who ignores the community signs in the bulletin board showcase. The one who has now taken the time to read this newsletter. The one who will help make a difference by opening your mind and bringing your hidden talents to the forefront. We need you, and you need all of us.

Remember, we are neighbors and we are family. We will all win by working, sharing and living together. Contact us at: 21association@gmail.com or call us at: (347) 504-1821.

—Michelle Marbury

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The “Central Park Five” Documentary: Thanks to all the Co-op City neighbors and friends that attended this film presentation last Saturday, which depicted the racism and injustice in our country. Yusef Salaam and Raymond Santana Jr. walked into the room to a huge ovation, to respond to questions from attendees. Brother Omowale Clay of December 12th Movement led this hour-long session.

In response to the question of what we can do to help these victims, it was suggested that we advise our family and friends to view the documentary and pressure NYC Mayor Bloomberg to expedite settling this case by awarding reparations to the five young men.

Thanks to Deborah Nelson, VicePresident-Elect of the Association, for suggesting this event. Appreciation for their assistance is extended to: Ebony Rae Lambright, Secretary-Elect of the

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!

How can we be the strong person that God meant for us to be? Only by putting ourselves in God’s hands and asking Him to make us that way through His power and enablement. True strength is the power of God in the soul. Let’s go into scripture to support this. 1 Corinthians 16:9-13 says:

African-American Association

Association; Augusta Terzol, Mercedes Terzol, Kamau Brown, Kevin Lambright and Price Lambright.

March on Washington: Association members will attend the March on Washington “50th Anniversary” Saturday, 8/24. Purchase your $50 ticket Monday, 8/19 and Thursday, 8/22, 7-8 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 15, or call 718-6715957 or 718-379-5555 for alternative arrangements. Please spread the word.

Justice for Ramarley Graham: A Grand Jury will not reconvene to indict the police officer that killed Ramarley Graham and the family of Ramarley Graham will seek a federal investigation.

Justice for Trayvon Martin: The rallying will continue on Sundays at 6:00 p.m., 125th Street and Malcolm X Blvd. (Lenox Avenue) in Harlem, NYC. An “Open Mike” will be provided for those who wish to speak. The rallies

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9 For a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.

10 And if Timothy comes, see that he may be with you without fear; for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do.

11 Therefore let no one despise him. But send him on his journey in peace, that he may come to me; for I am waiting for him with the brethren.

12 Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to come to you with the brethren, but he was quite unwilling to come at this time; however, he will come when he has a convenient time.

13 Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.

Baychester Visual Arts Association

Our new season will begin on September 10, and we hope your creative juices are yearning for release. As people have seen in the past, you will derive much pleasure from your artwork.

Our 2013-2014 season portends to be one of the most exciting in our history – with art classes, art shows, lecture/demonstrations and workshops, free and open to the public.

BVA’s classes begin on Tuesday, September 10 in Room 5, Dreiser Community Center. You can choose from the 2 class schedules which are 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The fees are as follows: Annual membership is $35 a year and a session of 10 classes is $60. This is the best bargain in the Bronx – maybe even the city – given the quality of instruction offered.

Mr. Moses Groves, BVA’s own art instructor, will be the artistic guide for these

classes. Mr. Groves is an accomplished artist who has studied at the Art Students League and NYU. He has exhibited work in the New York and New Jersey area and has won awards for his artwork.

You can register by mail by indicating the class time desired. Tuition can be sent to Baychester Visual Arts, P.O. Box 678, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

BVA is a non-profit, self-supporting organization that needs your support to continue offering high level art instruction at these bargain prices. So come join BVA on this fabulous artistic trek, take a class, make a donation, — tax deductible, and feel the satisfaction of being a creator and/or patron of the arts.

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Marcus Garvey (1887-1940) – August 17th was Marcus Mosiah Garvey’s birthday and, during August, the Association acknowledges the accomplishments of this remarkable man. Garvey was a PanAfricanist who established the Universal Negro Improvement Association and built a worldwide membership of 12 million people; was Editor of the Negro World newspa-

Invitations: Our Sweet Hour of Prayer will be today at 3 p.m. Sunday School is at 10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion. Registration is now available for a class on the book of Revelation, beginning on September 21.

The General Bible class has been cancelled due to the fact that I couldn’t get an instructor to come in and assist me.

Number eight (#8) represents New Beginnings. This coming September 8, at 5 p.m. will represent a Jesus New Beginning Talent Night at Faith In God Church, Inc. God has given everyone some kind of tal-

19 per; and began a shipping company called the Black Star Line. Examine and recognize the legacy of achievements of this great leader.

Motown, The Musical: Reminder: Theater party, tomorrow, 3:00 p.m.

Next Meeting: The next meeting will be on 9/14, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. If you are unable to attend, you may obtain updated information by reading this weekly column. Also, if you wish to join the Association or update your membership, you may send your membership check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership and $25 for families, to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are also welcomed. Like us on Facebook: “CoopcityAfricanamericanassoc.”

—Francine R. Jones

ent, so come out and let God use you and make you a blessing for His glory.

I want to accomplish two missions for the glory of God at this time. On December 8, at 5 p.m. will be the beginning of a Holy Spirit End of the Year Blessing Night at Faith In God Church, Inc. Please save these two dates. Both will be on a Sunday this year, and every 2nd Sunday in September and December thereafter.

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone #’s are (347) 2764925 & (718) 671-3627. If you will, go to www.datpiff.com and listen to and download ‘The Chance To Tell You’ by Vernon Little. Jesus loves you, and so do we.

—Apostle Gladys R. Little

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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.

SUMMER CHURCH SCHEDULE (DRESS-DOWN SUMMER ATTIRE JULY 7 – SEPTEMBER 1) Adult Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 10:00 a.m.

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

The following programs are at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. List of Programs and Events: Adult Sunday School is from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Harvest Restoration Ministries

Pastor Anthony Davis and Pastor 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 non-denomina-tional 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 of 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: 135 Einstein Loop Community Center, Room 42.

Order of Services Sunday School – 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship – 12:00 p.m.

Tuesday night Prayer Service – 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday night Bible Study – 7:30 p.m.

Thursday night Praise Team rehearsal – 7:30 p.m.

Children’s Church – Sunday at noon (during main service) Communion – Every 1st Sunday of every month —Pastor Anthony Davis

Building 24 Association

Hi, neighbors…Trip! Trip! Trip!

Where are those of you who said you would go on the trip? We didn’t see some of you last Saturday…The travel agency needs money and numbers. We are short on both counts. Incidentally, if you have any equipment you use to get around (i.e. a walker), you can go on our trip – as long as the equipment can fold flat. It can go under the bus. We will continue to sell tickets – every evening and Saturday. Make checks payable to Building 24 Association. Do we do this? It depends on all of us….So, let’s get together.

—Celestine Withey

Community Protestant Church and second Fridays at 7:00 p.m.

OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS: Sunday, September 15th at the 11:00 a.m. Worship Service – Annual observance of the Hospitality Ministry’s Anniversary.

September 23-27 – Come away with the Women’s Guild on a fabulous 5-day vacation at the Pine Grove Dude Ranch situated in the picturesque foothills of the Catskills Mountains. Trip includes: deluxe round trip motor coach transportation; 4 nights’ accommodations at the Dude Ranch; 3 All You Can Eat Meals daily; fun fest parties, 2-hour boat cruise on the Hudson River, nightly entertainment, social programs, indoor and outdoor activities and many more amenities. Cost per person: $585/double; single supplement of $75 additional. For reservations and additional information, call (718) 6715961, 320-2608, 379-7867, 320-1435.

Saturday, September 28th – 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: $65/adults; $35/children (3-10). For additional information and/or to make reservations, call (718) 671-7935 or 671-1754.

Saturday, October 26th, 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. – Enjoy a great evening of entertainment at the South Carolina Committee’s Annual Dance in Dreiser Auditorium, Co-op City. Music by DJ Jimmy Pressley.

Ticket: $20/advance; $25/at door, available by calling (718) 379-8514, (718) 671-0425, (718) 671-5493, (718) 671-0231.

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.

—Evan G. Mitchell

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

Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month.

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

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

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

Next Generation Choir & Club meets 1st & 2nd Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

Seniors Ministry meets 1st Wednesday of the month at 11:00 a.m.

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

Come celebrate with us on Sunday, August 18

(Women’s Day) during the 11:00 a.m. service. Rev. Audrey Jones from Friendly Baptist Church, Bronx, NY will be the guest speaker. All women are expected to wear white attire.

Come join New Vision’s “Partners in Reading Program” every Sunday afternoon from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m.

Students in Grades 1 through 8 discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners.

Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals. Registration is ongoing. You can contact the church at the number listed below.

The Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 671-3746 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475.

Please visit our website at www.churchofnew vision.com.

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Seventh-Day Adventist Church

Think on these things God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthinas 5:21 (NIV) If God never did anything else for you, he would still deserve your continual praise for the rest of your life! This is because of what Jesus did for you on the cross.

Unfortunately, we often forget the cruel details of the agonizing sacrifice God made on our behalf. Even before his crucifixion, the Son of God was stripped naked, beaten until almost unrecognizable, whipped, scorned and mocked, crowned with thorns, and spat upon contemptuously. Abused and ridiculed by heartless men, Jesus was treated like a

common criminal.

Then, nearly unconscious from blood loss, he was forced to drag a heavy cross up a hill, was nailed to it, and left to die the slow, excruciating torture of death by crucifixion. While his lifeblood drained, hecklers stood by and shouted insults, making fun of his pain and challenging his divinity. As Jesus took all of mankind’s sin and guilt on himself, God the Father looked away from the ugly sight, it was then that Jesus cried out, “My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?”

Jesus could have saved himself - but then he could not have saved you at the same time. He gave up all so you can have everything. He died so you could live forever. That alone is reason enough

for continual praise.

The weekend from August 23-25 is Abuse Prevention Weekend at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church.

The theme is “End It Now,” and the Women’s Ministries Department is inviting the Co-op City community to join us at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, August 23, as we work together to end domestic violence.

Message from the Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1010 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

Our Services are open to everyone.

Bread Ministry: Please stop by on Saturdays from 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. and get some for yourself or a neighbor who may need food.

Regular Meetings: Wednesday Prayer Meeting: 7:30

p.m.

Saturday Morning Bible Studies: 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Saturday Worship: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Saturday Afternoon Bible Studies at 3:00 p.m.

Adventist Youth and Pathfinder programs on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. for children ages 6-17 Children’s Exercise Program Sundays, 11:00 - 12:00 p.m.

Free Adult Exercise Program Sundays, 12:00pm—1:00 p.m.

Our Church Pastor, Pastor Terry Giles, can be reached at 914-860-6570. You can also visit us on the internet at www.CoopCitySDAChurch.org.

—Pastor Terry Giles

We invite you to visit our house of worship, or visit any of the many houses of worship in the Co-op City community that are teaching God’s Word. Follow God’s voice where He leads you. It is important that your faith increases, and it increases by the hearing of the Word.

Church of God’s Children Worship & Community services center cordially extend an invitation to you. Our sanctuary and office location is at 127 Dreiser Loop (to the right of the Montefiore Health Clinic). Schedule: Monday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.: prayer/fasting/ reflections; Office hours: Tues./Thurs., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.Fri.: credit counseling & credit restoration.

Book Shop/Goodwill Ministry: Mon.-Fri., 1-4 p.m., 163 Dreiser Loop. After School

program will begin in September at 159 Dreiser Loop. Seats are still available for our trip to Sight & Sound Theater in Lancaster, PA on Sept. 14. Call 718-7909120.

Labor Day Service Sunday, 9/1 – 10:30 a.m. – ONE SERVICE ONLY. DEPEND ON THE WORD, NOT FEELINGS: Do you feel at times that your prayers just seem to bounce off the ceiling? Nearly everyone does. Even people who are walking with God with no unconfessed sin in their lives experience this.

Sometimes they feel their prayers are really ‘getting though,” at other times they feel their words are going nowhere. Are such feelings an indication of how God views our prayers? We get in trouble when we

depend on our ‘feelings’ in prayer. We start thinking we have to be in a praying mood to pray, or we call our petitions ‘good prayers’ if they give us a certain feeling.

It’s much better to just decide to pray as God commands—regardless of how we feel. Charles Spurgeon wrote, “We should pray when we are in a praying mood, for it would be sinful to neglect so fair an opportunity. We should pray when we are not in a praying mood because it would be dangerous to remain in so unhealthy a condition.” It’s not that feelings are out of place.

Many people, in Bible times and since, have prayed with a deep sense of distress or urgency. The afflicted man in Psalm 102 prayed with loud groaning, “My heart is blighted and withered like grass…I am

like a desert owl, like an owl among the ruins.” If we have deep troubles, God tells us to pour out our hearts to Him (Psalm 62:8). If he gives us intense concern for others, we’re to pray with intense feelings.

If He makes us particularly conscious of His presence, let’s enjoy it. And if the Spirit carries us along in prayer, let’s be grateful. But if not, we can still pray, depending on the Word, like the jet pilot who depends on what the instruments say rather than how he feels. We can’t judge the success of our prayers by our emotions.

And we’re not to let our emotions determine whether or not we pray. Leaving our feelings in God’s hands helps us to be more consistent in prayer. Be blessed.

—Bishop Nancy Rosario

Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invite you to worship with us in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level. All are welcome.

Weekly Schedule: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service.Bible study is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7 p.m. The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the 1st Sunday of each month.

Membership is open to all women of the church and dues are $2 per month.

Summer Break: Sunday School and the Bible Study Group will be on break for the summer months of July & August. Choir will be on break for the month of August.

We look forward to welcoming every-

one at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 18, when we will celebrate The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost.

Fundraising Events: • Many thanks to the Men’s Club and to all those who supported our bus trip to the Sight & Sound Theatre in Pennsylvania last Saturday. It was a wonderful success!

• St. Joseph’s Boutique will open on August 22 and August 23. Lots of items will be on sale!

Outreach Program - We continue to collect non-perishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms.

For additional information on the above, please call the church at 718-320-0844 or visit our website: http://www.stjosephs epcbronx.org.

“Arise, 0 God, and rule the earth, for you shall take all nations for your own.”

Psalm 82:8 —M Chambers

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Library 9:30am – 1pm, Rm. 49

Bingo 9:30 – 11:30am, Room 31 ZUMBA Class 10:30 – 11:30 am, Rm. 31

Dominoes 10am, Rm. 45

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2-3pm, Rm. 2

Basic Cellphone & iPAD Training course

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Alert & Alive On vacation July and August Mixed Cultural Dance 10:30-11:30 a.m. Aud. B Mind Teasers 12 – 1 p.m., Rm. 4 Zumba 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Tuesday Movie w/ popcorn 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 49 Tai Chi 11 a.m., Rm. 45 Bingo 1 p.m., Rm. 49 Matinee Movie w/George 10:00am-12:00pm Rm 45

Dominoes 10:00am, Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 10:00am, Rm. 49 Spanish Practice Class 10:30 am, Computer Lab Bingo 1:00pm, Rm. 49

Thurs., August 22

Blood Pressure On vacation August Word Games, Rm. 31 9:30am - 11:30pm Stay Well Exercise On vacation August Line Dancing w/Voncile 10am-11:30pm, Rm. 31 Bingo 1:00 – 3:30pm, Rm. 31 Card Games 2:00-4:00pm, Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30pm, Rm. 31

Intermediate Yoga

1:30 – 3:30pm, Rm. 7

Library 9am-1pm, Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30-11:30am, Rm. 31 Chat Session 9:30am-1pm, Rm. 31 Bingo 1:00- 3:30pm, Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4pm, Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30pm, Rm. 31

Dominoes 10am, Rm. 45

Fri., August 23

Current Events 10 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 1-3:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 31

Wed., August 21

2:00pm – 4:00 pm, Rm. 31

Men’s Line Dancing w/ Voncile 9-10am, Rm. 31 Sing along 11am-12pm Rm. 31 Women’s Line Dancing 10am – 11am, Rm. 31 Chat Session 10am, Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30pm, Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30 – 11:30am, Rm. 31 Bingo 10:30am – 12pm, Rm. 25 Card Games 2:00-4:00pm, Rm. 31

Dominoes 10am, Rm. 45 Art 10 am, Rm. 45; 10 -11am, Rm. 36 Bingo 1:00pm, Rm. 49 Walk in Exercise w/Ms Gaskill – 10:00 10:30am, Rm. 45 Card Games 2-4pm, Rm. 49 Blood Pressure 2nd and 4th Friday 10 -11:30am, Rm. 49

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

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 – 10:30am, Rm. 7 Sewing w/Raymonde On Vacation August Tai Chi 11am-12pm, Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12 – 1pm, Rm. 4 Art Class 1-3pm, Rm. 7 YOGA w/Bhadra, 2-3pm, Rm. 2 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30pm, Rm. 7 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10 -11:30am, Rm. 7 Line Dancing w/Ellie 10-11am, Aud. A Mind Teasers 12-1pm, Rm. 4 Drama Club - On Vacation August Piano Sing Along 11 am – 12 pm, Rm. 7 Crochet and Knitting 10am-12pm, Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30am, Rm. 7 Meditative Moments 11am – 12pm, Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12-1pm, Rm. 4 Card Games, Dominoes 2-4pm, Rm. 7 Therapeutic Yoga 1:30 – 2:30 pm, Rm. 8

(Schedule subject to change without notice)

WEEKLY TRIPS

WEEKLY TRIPS 1st Mondays:

Tuesdays

Pork ribs w/ sweet & sour sauce Mashed maple yams Stewed kale

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Chicken marsala Whole wheat herbed cous cous Broccoli w/carrots

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Alt: Tuna salad

12pm – 1pm, Rm. 4

Orange juice ¼ Chicken Cacciatore Spaghetti w/parsley & garlic Italian cut green beans

1:15 - 2pm, Rm. 2

1st Mondays:

Soups, Breads and Desserts

10am-12pm, Rm. 7

Mind Teasers

Word Games

DATES

Non-Kosher

Crochet and Knitting

Library

Mon., August 19

Einstein

Stew Leonards Super Wal-Mart

Bowling

PRICE

PICK-UP TIMES

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

8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. $2.50 11:00am 11:30am (for transportation)

$5 $15

Einstein 1:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m.

11:15am

To register for trips, please call: (718) 320-2066

New Payment Schedule - Payments trips @ the Bartow office can be made Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Only) Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

Tues, Aug. 20

Alt: Vegetable liver Orange pineapple juice Braised beef/pan gravy Flounder w/sauce Kasha & bow ties Brown rice & red beans Carrots French green beans Alt: Egg salad

Wed., Aug. 21

Thurs., Aug. 22

Homemade baked breaded filet of Sole Broccoli soufflé Parsley red whole potatoes

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Tuna salad plate Potato salad Romaine w/cucumbers & tomatoes

Whole wheat bread Fresh orange

Eggplant Napoleons w/meat sauce California blend

Whole wheat bread Challah bread Canned fruit cocktail in natural juice

Alt: Turkey salad

Fri., Aug. 23

Apple juice Roasted chicken Brown rice & mushrooms Creamed spinach w/garlic Alt: Gefilte fish

Fee for lunch is $1.50 & $3.50 for guest *Menu subject to change without notice. Lunch must be ordered a week in advance.

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk

Bartow Center (718) 320-2066, Ext. 2010 Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 • Einstein Center (718) 671-5161 Alternate Kosher meals are also available

Upcoming Events/Trips

There will be no refunds for all trips.

Senior Splash (FREE) - Tuesdays from July 30 – August 20 – JASA will provide transportation to Senior Splash at the Highbridge Pool – located at Amsterdam Avenue & West 173rd Street in Manhattan for a senior Aquatics class from 10:00 a.m.

– 10:45 a.m. Seniors will need to sign up at the pool individually. The pool has reserved this time for senior use (ages 62 and over).

Pick-ups: Dreiser Loop - 7:45 a.m., Bartow - 8:00 a.m. and Einstein Loop - 8:15 a.m.

ONLY 12 seats available.

Free Screenings for Nutrition Assistance (SNAP, the program formerly known as Food Stamps) Friday, August 23rd in Room 25 at 2049 Bartow Ave. – 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. & Friday, September 13th - 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Einstein Senior Center – Room 34A - First come, first served! Please bring documents that verify your identity: address, income, expenses (rent, medical, etc.). For more information: 718-320-2066.

Empire City Casino – Wednesday, August 21st - $5 – includes round trip transportation. Pick-ups: Einstein Loop - 10:00 a.m., Bartow – 10:15 a.m. & Dreiser Loop - 10:30 a.m. To register, call 718-320-2066.

Only 12 seats available.

Stew Leonard’s – Friday, August 23rd $5 - 2 hrs. – includes round trip transportation. Pick-ups: Einstein Loop – 1:00 p.m. – Bartow - 1:15 p.m. & Dreiser Loop – 1:30 p.m. Only 7 seats available.

Fairway – Monday, August 26 - $3 - 2 hrs. – Includes round trip transportation.

Pick-ups: Einstein - 9:00 a.m., Bartow 9:15 a.m. and Dreiser - 9:30 a.m. (10 Seats available).

Gracie Mansion 45 minute Tour – Wednesday, August 28th - $6 - Tour starts at

10:00 a.m. and includes roundtrip transportation. Pick-ups: Dreiser Loop – 8:30 a.m., Bartow – 8:45 a.m. & Einstein Loop – 9:00 a.m. (12 seats available).

Empire City Casino – Friday, August 30th - $5 – includes round trip transportation. Pick-ups: Einstein Loop -10:00 a.m., Bartow – 10:15 a.m. & Dreiser Loop 10:30 a.m. To register, call 718-320-2066.

(Only 20 seats available).

Stew Leonard’s – Monday, September 9th - $5 - 2 hrs. – includes round trip transportation. Pick-ups: Einstein Loop – 1:00 p.m.; Bartow - 1:15 p.m. & Dreiser Loop – 1:30 p.m. Only 10 seats available.

Wal-Mart – Monday, September 9th $15 – includes roundtrip transportation.

Pick-ups: Bartow – 8:30 a.m., Dreiser 8:45 a.m. & Einstein - 9:00 a.m. To register, call 718-320-2066. Only 16 seats available.

Weight Management Support Group – On vacation July & August and will return Monday, September 9 – 10:00 a.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 25, facilitated by social workers. Learn techniques and information that can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. Contact JASA, 718-320-2066.

Caregiver Support Group - Next meeting Tuesday, August 20th - 1:00 p.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 31. Meeting for September 3rd is CANCELLED. The group offers resources, as well as an atmosphere of understanding and support, whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home. Facilitated by a social worker. Contact JASA, 718-3202066.

Grandparent Connection – Next grandparent caregiver support group meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 18, 10:30 a.m. at the teen center in Einstein Loop.

Co-op City Times / August 17, 2013

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Safety Flash

New York City Speed Limit

The speed limit in New York City is 30 MPH unless otherwise posted.

—Riverbay Safety Department

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION UPCOMING EVENTS Book Discussion Group - TBA Baychester Library meeting - TBA Saturday Films - October Sky w/Jake Gyllenhaal, 8/17, 2:00 p.m.

Saturday Films - Eat, Pray, Love w/Julia Roberts, 8/24, 2:00 p.m.

Children’s End of Summer Celebration - 8/30, 3:00 p.m.

WEEKLY EVENTS Wii Gaming - Every Monday, 3:00 p.m.

Toddler Time - Tales for the Teeny Tiny - Every Tuesday, 11 a.m. (Not 8/27) Stuff For Teens - Tuesdays, August 20, 3:30 p.m., Urban Comics Drawing Workshop with Ivan Velez. Kawaii not cutting it for you? Learn how to draw street style with Ivan Velez. Bring your characters to life in your very own gritty comic. All materials will be provided. For ages 12 to 18 year old.

Teens TAG - Every Tuesday, 4 p.m.

Teen Lounge - Every Wednesday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m., Chess Club - No Chess in August Teen Lounge - Every Friday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. (Not 8/30)

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

AARP Chapter #4997

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FYI: AARP is advocating for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as “food stamps.” AARP and other consumer groups are urging the state to simplify the application (i.e. a two-page form) for older households. It also supports translating the SNAP application into more than the current 7 languages, and getting state agencies to share information so that those who already receive a benefit such as home heating assistance can be qualified for SNAP benefits.

Check out FoodHelpNY.org for more information.

REMINDER: Our Holiday Luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, December 12th at Marina del Rey, 12 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

- $75/person. Tickets are available NOW! Call Stella (718) 379-2088 or the AARP office – 718-320-1946 – leave a message for a return call.

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

2013 TOUR ACTIVITIES August 22 – 23 – “Menopause” the Musical (Lancaster, PA), Shopping & the Sands Casino (Bethlehem, PA) - First stop will be Rockvale Square Outlets (Lancaster, PA); hotel check-in; Buffet dinner w/the performance of “Menopause” the Musical at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theater; full American breakfast in the hotel; enjoy a narrated Amish Farmlands tour; then to the

Sands Casino, w/a casino bonus of $30 in free slot play + $5 food coupon; depart for home in the late afternoon…Arrive at Asch Loop (in front of library) at 7:30 a.m. for bus seating and luggage tags (leaving at 8:00 a.m. SHARP!)…Contact Jean, 718379-3742.

December 30-January 1, 2014 – New Year’s Eve Gala: 1920’s Great Gatsby – trip includes Deluxe Motor Coach transportation; first stop at the Sands Casino in Bethleham (PA); then to the Desmond Hotel (Malvern, PA) w/dinner after check-in; next day All-American buffet breakfast; side trips for the day include a choice of sightseeing; shopping at King of Prussia Mall; or a 4-hour stay at an Atlantic City Casino; New Year’s Eve entertainment w/surf & turf dinner and an open bar; hats, noise-makers and Champagne toast at midnight; buffet breakfast & show before departure for home — $100 deposit due at sign-up: $535/person (double); $645 (single); $525/person (triple); travel insurance: $28/person (double or triple); $37/single …Contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

SAVE THE DATE March 31-April 1, 2014 – Sands Casino w/a $20 free play & lunch voucher; then to the hotel w/dinner and a show; full buffet breakfast and then to see MOSES at the Millennium Theater; Deluxe Motor Coach transportation… $295/double; $285/triple; $345/ single.

Contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

—Delores Debnam

Sunday, August 25—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $3.

Everyone is welcome. Snacks and refreshment.

Tuesday, August 27—Going for Showboat Casino at Atlantic City. Price is $33. Rebate is $25 slot play. Pick-up time is 8:00 a.m. at our usual bus stop: Einstein Loop, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop.

Thursday, October 17 — Going to a luncheon and show, SHUT UP, SIT DOWN, AND EAT. Price is $69. Menu: Salad, pasta with vodka sauce - chicken picata - roast beef, fish with lemon sauce – soda, coffee, tea – dessert, also a complimentary drink or beer.

We are still in need of MAH JONGG players. They play every Monday and Thursday. Come to the office from 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. to sign up.

Just to let you know that our Marilyn De Leonardis is back at Workman Circle.

Also, Loretta Paul is still at home recuperating and doing well.

For more information, see Ann or Mary at 135 Einstein Loop in Room 39, Monday - Thursday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or call 718-379-9613. In evening, call Ann at 347-267-4751 or Mary at 718-379-4899.

Also, you can always come and visit up at 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 39.

GOOD HEALTH TO ALL. —Mary Pilla

We are open two days a week, Monday and Thursday. Monday, 9:00 11:00 a.m.; Thursday, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

We are now selling jewelry, many choices of necklaces and earrings and bracelets. Our soft covered books are 25¢ each or 5 for $1, hard covered

books are 50¢ each. There is also a small selection of canes for $5, walkers for $10.

We are located in Dreiser Community Center, 177 Dreiser Loop, Room #13, second floor.

—Arlene Rodriquez

Sunday, August 18th — Woodlock Pines – Time of pick-up: 7:30 a.m., Einstein Loop; 7:45 a.m., Asch Loop and 8 a.m., Dreiser Loop. Please be on time.

Tuesday, September 3rd – General membership meeting at 1:30 p.m., Room 38, Einstein Center. New members are welcome. Join for our worthy cause in raining funds for cancer. All our trips are fundraisers and all our profits are donated to Memorial Sloan Kettering for research, cancer care for children, and Calvary Hospital for the care and comfort of the terminally ill.

Hope to see you then.

Saturday, September 21st – Raffle luncheon at the Sea Shore restaurant at 1 p.m. Cost per person is $48 which includes an entrée choice of broiled filet

of Sole, broiled or grilled Salmon, fried shrimp or scampi, prime rib of roast beef, BBQ chicken, BBQ baby ribs or a combination of both, chicken parmesan. There will be an appetizer, salad, pasta, veggies, and a strawberry short cake. As always, your contributions of gift cards in the range from $5 to $25 are gratefully accepted for the success of the luncheon.

Everyone is most welcomed to join us.

“Moses” at the Millennium Theatre Lancaster, Pa., May 14 and 15, 2014.

Look for full details in our next article.

For all of the above agendas, please call Mildred – 718-320-0288, Loretta – 718-671-2958, or Lydia – 718-6713005.

Good health and healings are wished to all.

—Lydia Ruas

Goose Island Senior Citizens

Handicapped Adults Association

Einstein Cancer Fund

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Co-op City Times / August 17, 2013

Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue Hardly a week passes, that we don’t hear of a shooting somewhere.

It is a little known fact that the Bible contains the first official statement on gun control. Consider this passage: “If you build an altar of stone, do not build it of hewn stone; for by lifting your sword upon them, you have desecrated them” (Exodus 20:22). Because swords, spears and axes, implements of destruction and symbols of violence are fashioned from it, metal is not allowed to touch the altar.

The Bible clearly recognizes weapons for what they are and makes every effort to control their use. This

theme is amplified in Rabbinic literature. Our dietary laws permit only a qualified individual, ‘A shochet - a ritual slaughterer second in rank to a Rabbi – to kill an animal for food. (The idea of hunting and killing animals for sport is utterly abhorrent to the Jewish mind.)

It is characteristic of Judaism that intricate precautions are taken to regulate the conduct of the ‘shochet’ - ritual slaughterer.

The Bible tells us that nothing sacred can ever be built through instruments of death. Our society will not endure unless we control the symbols, as well as the instruments of destruction.

Young Israel of Co-op City

High Holy Day Services Young Israel of Co-op City is pleased to once again inform the residents of the Co-op City community that tickets for the forthcoming High Holy Day Service are now available.

Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, Young Israel Spiritual Leader and Cantor, will conduct the High Holy Day Services and deliver inspiring and meaningful sermons.

For a full meaning of the High Holy Days, don’t miss experiencing Rabbi

Berl’s chanting of the liturgy and his thoughtful Holiday messages. You will enjoy Rabbi Berl’s eloquent sermon and cantorial renditions.

If you require additional information, please call 718-671-2300 and leave a message and number where you can be reached on our answering machine and your call will be returned. Seats are limited, so please respond as soon as possible.

Thank you and we look forward to welcoming you to our High Holy Day Service.

Temple Beth-El of Co-op City

Shalom to all.

Chavurah Temple Beth-El of Co-op City will be celebrating the High Holidays in Dreiser Cmmunity Center this year for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

Tickets will be available to the community at NO CHARGE; WE ARE ASKING FOR A DONATION TO OFFSET OUR EXPENCES, and we are looking forward to celebrating the High Holidays in the community as we have done for 40 years.

More information for obtaining tickets will be forthcoming, and are available to the unaffiliated also.

Services for Erev Rosh Hashanah is Wednesday, Sept 4, 8:00 p.m.

Services for Rosh Hashanah morning, Thursday, Sept. 5, 10:30 a.m.

Services for Kol Nidre Friday evening, Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m.

Services for Yom Kippur Saturday,

Sept. 14, 10:00 a.m.

Yiskor and services all day on Yom Kippur until the blowing of the Shofar at the end of the Neliah service.

There will be 2 Yiskor services open to the community also.

ALL SERVICES WILL BE HELD IN DREISER COMMUNITY CENTER. We will be preparing a BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE of those deceased, and if you wish for a name listed, please also ask for the forms.

We look forward to having you welcome the New Year 5774 with us.

PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL US FOR FREE TICKETS, AND GIVE US THE INFORMATION FOR THE BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE. Chavurah - Temple Beth El of Co-op City, Bronx, NY; Email: RabbiDennis Tobin@aol.com; Phone: 718-671-9719.

—Rabbi Dennis Tobin

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) 1-718-3796920.

Note: Office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Candle lighting on Friday, August 23, is before 7:25 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, August 17, at 8:36 p.m.

S.O.S. Urgent! Calling all Jewish men to make a Minyon.

High Holiday reservations for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are ready for purchase. Due to our limited space, I suggest that you reserve your seat early. You will not want to miss the beautiful harmony between Rabbi Daniel Kronengold and Chasin Chaim Holtzer. For further information, call Mimi at 1-347-427-4526.

We always look forward to greeting you.

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

Coming Event: Sunday, August 18, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. The Sisterhood sponsors an afternoon of Bingo. $3 includes admission and snacks.

Good and Welfare: Do you need a tree certificate sent “in Honor of” or “in Memory of” a special occasion or a condolence? You can give a living gift for the cost of $15 per tree. For more information, you can call Mimi at 347-427-4526. We can accommodate you.

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

Happy birthday to Howard Schwartz on August 19 and to Steven Schwartz on August 24. Happy birthday to Barbara Rose.

Belated happy birthday wishes to Nora Singer who celebrated her great day on August 4th. Many more happy and healthy occasions.

Your help is always appreciated.

Thank you.

Shalom!

—Miriam Evelyn Berlofsky

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

Having a safe and healthy summer?

Keep it that way.

Election results: Pres. Linda Werner, Vice Pres. Carlos Moray, Sect. Miriam E. Berlofsky and Treas. Arlene Tupe.

Congratulations and wishing all a good successful year.

Coming Events: The next meeting of the Association Wednesday, September 18 at 7:00 p.m.

Pokeno is Friday, September 20. We meet in the Association Room on the “B”

side of the building. The doors open at 7:30 p.m. Bring your nickels and have some fun. Snacks are served.

Crochet class is always on Wednesday afternoons. The class starts at 1:00 p.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m. We meet at the Building 30 Association Room on the “B” side. Classes begin on Wednesday, September 18. See you then!

Good & Welfare: 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. —Miriam E. Berlofsky

Building 30 Association

Attention Co-op City Residents: When entering or exiting with your car in the Parking Facility...please, for your safety, stay in your lane. Thank you.

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Church of the Savior

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Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us.

We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! A very special invitation to our new neighbors in Co-op City.

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.

Summer Sunday Schedule: Meditation and Adult Bible Study 9:00 -9:50 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.

Reading from Sacred Scripture: Book of Hebrews 11:1-9.

Thought of the Week: “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”

—Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekly Activities – Every person is welcomed.

Bereavement Group - No meetings during the month of August. We will resume Monday, Sept. 9 at 6:15 p.m.

Have a blessed and healthy summer.

No Bible Study during July and August. Will resume Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 6:30 p.m. Please join us for our in depth study of the Gospel of Mark. If you plan to be with us, begin reading the Gospel of

Mark now.

Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. - Channel 70, Bronxnet.

Every other Saturday - Food Pantry.

For more information in donating or receiving food, please call 718-9255052. Because of the increase of persons attending our Food Pantry, we are reaching out to the community for assistance.

Here’s how you can help: WE NEED NON-PERISHABLE FOOD. No soda, potato chips, condiments, etc. Please check expiration date on all items. You can drop off your donations at the church on Mon., 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. or Sun morning, 9:00 - 10:00. Thank you and God bless you all! For more information, call Dr. Smith, 917-734-4058.

—Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr.

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

You are invited to attend service every Sunday morning. Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m.

Worship Service starts at 11:45 a.m.

Wednesday morning prayer and fasting service will be held at 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.

Bible Study and prayer meeting will also be held in the evening at 7:30 p.m.

Friday evening Youth Service will be held at 7:30 p.m.

Focus Thought: God made mankind in His image with dominion over all His creation. Mankind lost this dominion through the fall, but regains it through Jesus Christ.

Psalm 8:3 -9 3: When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; 4: What is man, that thou art mindful of him? And the son of man, that thou visits him?

5: For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honor.

6: Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet: 7: All sheep and oxen, yea, and the beasts of the field; 8: The fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea, and whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas.

9: O Lord our Lord, how excellent is

thy name in all the earth!

Dominion over Spirits Before the Fall, it was God’s plan that mankind have dominion not only in the physical realm, but also in the spiritual realm. God placed two special trees in the Garden of Eden, giving mankind a choice. One tree symbolized eternal life and the other tree symbolized carnal knowledge of good and evil.

If they ate of the first tree, they would live; if they ate of the second tree, they would die. As long as Adam and Eve chose life, they had communion with God and dominion over the forces of evil. However, when they chose to disobey God’s command and partake of the forbidden fruit, these forces of evil captured and dominated their lives.

Ever since Jesus’ birth, death, and resurrection, mankind again has the ability to choose the road he will follow. With the help of the Holy Spirit, God’s people can claim dominion over the forces of evil in the spiritual world. When Jesus was on Earth, there was a constant spiritual battle occurring in His ministry. Evil spirits constantly confronted Jesus, and He often cast them out. Satan does not give up easily.

In conclusion, since Christs’ crucifixion at Calvary and the outpouring of His Spirit on the Day of Pentecost, we can claim dominion over all spiritual principalities and powers.

For further information, call Rev. R. Sibblies, 718-320-4218 or 718-324-0334.

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