Co-op City Times 08/21/10 by Co-op City Times

Vol. 45 No. 34

Saturday, August 21, 2010

North sector Greenway restoration to resume just after Labor Day BY BILL STUTTIG Work on the restoration of Co-op City north sector Greenway, which stopped late last year because funds had to be diverted to other more urgent projects and repairs, will resume again in early September. It is projected that all installation and construction will be completed by early January 2011, according to Liviu Zalman, Riverbay’s Assistant Director of Construction. Herb Freedman of Marion Scott Real Estate Inc., managing agent of Coop City, said funds for the restoration to resume were freed up thanks to the saving from the community’s co-generation plant. The plant, which has been providing virtually all of the community power needs since the spring, is saving the corporation between $1 million and $1.5 million each month.

Zalman said that the contractor, Total Construction Corp. of Brooklyn, will begin moving in their equipment right after Labor Day. Last autumn, much of the asphalt that covered the Greenway since it was converted into a parking facility in the 2003 was dug up and removed before the project was halted. When workers return in September, installation of the Greenway’s many new planned facilities will begin. Work will start at the south end of the Greenway where the components of the community’s new baseball field will be erected through September and October. This work will include erecting the back stop, the chain link fencing around the fields, and installing the dirt (Continued on page 8)

Investigation continues in Sunday evening stabbings BY JIM ROBERTS Detectives from the Co-op City Public Safety Department and the 45th Precinct of the NYPD are continuing their investigation of a vicious stabbing attack against three men that occurred Sunday evening, Aug. 15th, in Co-op City. The lobby attendant in Building 29B called Public Safety around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday to report that several men had entered the building and that she was “in fear for her life,” according to Public Safety Chief Frank Apollo. When Public Safety officers arrived, they were informed that the men had gone up to the seventeenth floor of the building. The officers proceeded upstairs in the elevators, but found nothing and returned down to the lobby.

Upon returning to the lobby, they found an 18-year-old male coming through the back of the lobby lifting up his shirt to show the lobby attendant that he had been stabbed. Co-op City Emergency Services Unit officers who were part of the Public Safety team there immediately began treating the man for his stab wounds. He suffered several life-threatening wounds to both sides of his body and remains hospitalized in critical condition, police said. While Public Safety was working on that victim, a second male, 17 years old, was observed banging on the glass outside of the Building 29B lobby trying to (Continued on page 5)

Two arrested in attempted robbery case BY JIM ROBERTS A cool head and quick thinking by a Coop City resident led to the arrest of two men who attempted to rob him last Friday night. The intended victim was approached by several young men as he walked under the Hutchinson River Parkway on Aug. 13 around 11:30 p.m. and confronted him saying “give me what you got,” according to Co-op City Public Safety Chief Frank Apollo. One of the teenagers lifted his shirt above the waist, revealing what appeared to be the handle of a gun, according to the

Riverbay establishing comprehensive emergency notification system BY BILL STUTTIG To be able to alert all Co-op City residents in an instant in case of any emergency situation affecting the community or the general region, Riverbay is partnering with the nationally renowned alert service “Send Word Now,” to establish a new state-of-the-art Co-op City Notification System. According to Lieutenant Jeff Bowman of the Department of Public Safety, the system, which is currently used by communities, businesses, universities, government agencies and others throughout the nation, is capable of sending tens and thousands of urgent messages to a select or a wide spread audience in an instant either via, phone, e-mail or through wide variety of popular texting services. Riverbay’s Communications and Technology (CAT) Team, comprised of Bowman, Riverbay’s Computer Services Director Mary Ahland, Human Resources Director Colette Ragin, Rick

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Schmidt of Technical Services, Bill Mosley of Computer Services, and Shona Pinnock of Human Resources have been coordinating the effort to initiate this vital new service over the past several months and over the coming weeks will be sending out a test of the new system to each resident on a building-bybuilding basis. (see adjacent related story) According to Ragin, the new system will have many uses and advantages for the community. Besides its high priority use in the case of emergencies, the notification system can be narrowed down to reach residents of a specific building, building line or even a specific floor to notify them to a temporary loss of service, such as a hot water shut down or the loss of an elevator due to needed repairs. The practical use of the Co-op City Notification System under these circumstances — once the system becomes (Continued on page 4)

victim. Another picked up a handful of dirt and clutched it in his hand. The victim then told the young men that police would be coming by the area at any moment on patrol. That caused the attackers to back off, and while yelling profanities, they left the scene, the victim said. The man then went over to the Public Safety headquarters in Bartow and told police what had just happened. He provided a thorough description of his alleged attackers and that information was immediately (Continued on page 5)

Riverbay seeking to update contact information for Co-op City Notification System Soon Riverbay will reach out to all Co-op City shareholders to update their current contact information for participation in the upcoming Co-op City Notification System. A test of the phone numbers Riverbay currently maintains for residents is planned to begin on Monday, August 23rd. To begin with, Riverbay will phone residents in one building each day. Riverbay will rotate (Continued on page 7)

Co-op City Times / August 21, 2010

Let’s get the facts about bed bugs — not the hype When I first looked at the front page headline in City News last week I did a double take and wondered if I’d been removed as President of Riverbay without knowing it. Then I realized, it was a glaring error in which City News reported Elgar Place as the location of the President’s building instead of Alcott Place and Building 18 where I’ve lived for the past many years. In this day and age, with so much information floating about and flooding people through the media and the electronic age, it’s important to consider and question who is reporting what, and what are their motives behind things. Whether it’s a City News reporter with a specific agenda, or a Board Director who writes persist-

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Helen Atkins ent Viewpoints as if he or she is the only one who cares about Co-op City, one must be careful not to accept such accounts as pure truth. What is true, is that bed bugs are a problem in most metropolitan areas, including New York City. What is not true is that Co-op City has been invaded by bed bugs and no one is safe. I was pleased this week when Director Raymond Tirado suggested that we schedule informative meetings in September where management can present the facts and answer questions

about the bed bug situation at a time when almost everyone will be done with vacation and settled back into their regular routine. I do believe it’s important for all of us to have the correct information about bed bugs. Please see page 3 for information from NYC Department of Consumer Affairs on how to identify and inspect for bed bugs and tips for preventing them or getting rid of bed bugs should any be found. While recent statistics have shown the number of bed bugs in New York City has risen dramatically, according to a survey conducted by a Daily News - Marist poll, the increase in bed bugs is higher in Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island than it is in the Bronx.

A New York Daily News article this past week reported that bed bugs are hard to see and also hard to kill, noting they are the size of a rice grain and only moved around at night, and can go many months without eating. The Daily News article also pointed out that bed bugs spread by hitching rides on clothes, luggage or used furniture. I want to close by wishing everyone a safe and fun remainder of the summer and to rest assured that management and your Board of Directors, as the governing body of Co-op City which sets policy, is continuing to tackle the issues facing our community, both on a daily basis and with an eye to the future.

Co-op City youth meet the filmmakers Co-op City teens who are this year’s participants in the Full Circle Project had the opportunity to screen scenes from “Zemira,” a new film in development, and meet the filmmakers, Mecca Woods and Curtis John who also shared their insights into the art and business of independent filmmaking. According to Iman Nur, director of the Full Circle film program, professional artist visits play an important role

during the workshops. “We are fortunate to have a network of professionals share their skills and knowledge. When our students see how ideas are planned and executed, it takes the mystery out of filmmaking and encourages them to have fun creating moving images, be responsible artists, and more importantly, take ownership of their own voices.” The Full Circle Project is designed as a language intensive workshop and is

Co-op City’s only filmmaking program for youth to explore their interests through hands-on activities. These include everything from designing conceptual story boards to editing final narrative films. In addition, participants acquire technical and business competencies that will help them academically, in their social lives, and future careers. The program is facilitated by The Drammeh Institute, Inc. a 501c (3) non-

profit media initiative that connects people and ideas through media and partnerships to sustain heritage, culture, and support professional development. Past supporters of the program are The Bronx Council on the Arts, NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, Congressman Crowley and The United Way of New York City. To learn more about the Full Circle Project write to: Fcproject@live.com.

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2nd Combing ty Blood p Cinext Co-oDrive Registration for new admissions at P.S. 153 begins Aug. 30 The registration process for new admissions for the 2010-2011 school year at P.S. 153—the Helen Keller School, located at 650 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, N.Y., will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Monday, August 30 through Friday, September 3. Co-op City Buildings 15-25, Asch, Aldrich and Broun Place townhouses, 100 and 120 Co-op City Boulevard are zoned for P.S. 153. To register your children, you MUST bring the following: your child; your child’s original birth certificate; doctor’s or health station’s records of your child’s immunizations showing all complete dates (month/day/year) for 4 doses of DPT, 3 doses of polio vaccine, 2 doses of MMR, the first of which must have been given after the child’s first birthday; 3 doses of Hepatitis B (for children born after January 1, 1993), lead screening, 1 dose of Varicella (kindergarten children only) given on or after the first birthday; proof of residence (income affidavit from Riverbay listing everyone who resides in the apartment) and previous school records, if applicable. A notarized letter stating the child lives at your address is no longer acceptable. Registration will only take place on the days and times listed. The school will only assign a certain amount of numbers each day of registration and will stop registering for that day when the allotted numbers have been taken or at 11 a.m.

Costco and BJ’s offer membership deals Representatives from Costco will be in Co-op City on Aug. 30 in Bartow Room 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with two offers for new members: Receive a $25 Costco Cash Card when you join as a new Executive Member and you apply for the TrueEarnings Card from Costco and American Express or receive a $10 Costco Cash Card when you join at any membership level. Deadline for the BJ’s offer is Aug. 23. Inner Circle Membership $10 discount and $20 off the $90 Rewards Membership. The Riverbay Fund receives $5 for summer programs in the community for each new member. Contact Michele Sajous, Director of Community Relations, 718-3203300 x3532.

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More facts about bed bugs One of the most common forms of insect infestation throughout the world is bed bugs, which are easily transported from one home to another or even one part of the world to another through luggage, clothing and common household items, such as mattresses and carpets. Bed bugs can be a particularly prevalent problem in multi-unit housing complexes, such as Co-op City, because the pests easily travel from one apartment to another via wires and pipes that interconnect through adjoining apartments after being brought into a building through any of the variety of means mentioned above. In 2009, New York City’s 311 system received 33,772 bed bug-related inquiries, up from 21,922 in 2008, an increase of 54%. There were 426 confirmed bed bug cases resulting in treatment in 243 New York City public schools in FY 2009, twice as many as the preceding year. The most common areas for bed bugs to hide is, naturally, a bed, living in the seams, tufts or crevices of a mattress or box spring. They can also thrive in sofas, dressers, wall-to-wall carpeting, televisions and smoke detectors. Everyone should learn how to identify bed bugs and inspect for them. Cleaning and disinfecting will help to reduce bed bugs and their spread but may not get rid of them totally. Here are some tips from the New York

City Department of Consumer Affairs. • Force bed bugs out of cracks and crevices with a putty knife or an old subway or playing card, or with hot air from a blow-dryer on low setting. Catch them with sticky packing tape or crush them in paper towels. The heat from blow-dryers will kill bed bugs after 30 seconds of continuous contact; • Get rid of clutter to reduce places bed bugs can hide. After checking them for bed bugs, consider putting non-essential belongings into storage until the bed bugs are gone from your home. Check all items again before returning; • Wipe off dead bugs, blood stains, eggs and droppings with hot soapy water; • Wash all items showing bed bug stains in hot water (140oF) and dry on the highest setting for at least 20 minutes. Other clean items suspected of having bed bugs should be placed in a hot dryer for at least 20 minutes to kill bed bugs. After drying: store items in sealed plastic bags until you are sure you have gotten rid of bed bugs; • Vacuum carpets, floors, bed frames, furniture, cracks and crevices daily, using the brush and crevice tools. Empty the vacuum or seal and dispose of its bag outside of your home after each use; • Enclose infested mattresses and box springs in a cover that is labeled “allergen rated,” “for dust mites,” or “for bed bugs”

for at least a full year. Periodically check for rips or openings and tape these up; • Remove and check zippers, seams and tufts in cushions of upholstered furniture, and their frames. Check walls and wall hangings; • Using crevice tools, check paintings, posters, pictures and mirrors; • Check cracks in plaster and peeling wallpaper; • Inspect the face plates of electrical outlets and light switches (by eye only – do not insert anything into areas with wires). Look in phones, clocks, smoke detectors and toys. The best way to determine if you have an infestation of bed bugs is to inspect the places in your home where bed bugs are known to thrive and if you suspect an infestation, you can arrange for an exterminator to visit your home by contacting your CSO office. Please know that once it has been determined that your apartment does have a bed bug problem, there is a fee charged to the shareholder for extermination of the bugs. If you suspect you have a problem, contact the CSO office in Dreiser Center, Room 6 at (718) 320-3433 or (718) 3203455; contact the CSO office in Bartow Center, Room B, by calling (718) 3203403 or (718) 320-3404; contact the CSO office in Einstein Center, Room 37, by calling (718) 320-3591 or (718) 320-3593.

Cooperator survey on Co-op City’s local bus service (please circle your answer)

Wait time for the buses Monday – Friday (Peak/Rush hours) is: 0 – 15 minutes 15 – 30 minutes 30 – 45 minutes 45 minutes – 1 hour Wait time for the buses Monday – Friday (Non - Peak/during the day) is: 0 – 15 minutes 15 – 30 minutes 30 – 45 minutes 45 minutes – 1 hour Wait time for the buses Saturday and Sunday is: 0 – 15 minutes 15 – 30 minutes 30 – 45 minutes

45 minutes – 1 hour

How many minutes have been added to your commute to work? 0 – 15 minutes 15 – 30 minutes 30 – 45 minutes 45 minutes – 1 hour Are the buses following the schedule put out by the MTA? Yes No

Over an hour Over an hour Over an hour Over an hour

What do you perceive as your biggest problem in traveling around Co-op City by bus: 1. Too confusing 2. Too many transfers 3. Not enough schedules/maps 4. Transfers/connections not coordinated 5. New bus stops too far apart

Please give any specific examples of issues on time, connection or service: _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ Please mail or bring by Friday, September 10, 2010 to: Community Relations Department, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475

Co-op City Times / August 21, 2010

Notification regularly and widely implemented through the complex— can eliminate the need for costly, time-consuming flyer distributions. Ragin added that the more efficient electronic and phone notification system will be more environment friendly, eliminating the need for thousands of sheets of paper each time a flyer needs to be distributed. But the primary and most urgent need for the Co-op City Notification System will be to instantly notify all residents in the community if Co-op City faces an emergency with potential life-threatening implications. Notification systems, such as the one now being implemented by Riverbay, increased greatly in their use in the wake of tragedies such as the Virginia Tech University shooting in the spring of 2007 where an instant alert system would have had the potential to alert the entire campus to the danger within seconds of the first reports of violence. Following that catastrophe, many, universities, large business complexes, towns and various other far-reaching facilities and programs—not at all different from Co-op City in its size and scope — began implementing a notification system. With hand-held digital devices such as Blackberries or iPhones now in the hands of the majority of the population, widespread use of instant notification systems has become more effective and practical in recent years and that effectiveness grows with each passing month. However the Co-op City Notification System will not be just for residents who own and use the most advanced hand-held communications devices or cell phones but everyone whether they use a home phone, cell phone, computer or Blackberry as their communication device. A data base of the phone number, cell number, text number and e-mail of each shareholder is currently being updated and each shareholder will have the option of providing one or many, phone numbers, cell numbers, text numbers or e-mails that they would like to be reached by the notification system when activated. Families with stu-

MetroCard bus to visit Co-op City in two weeks The MetroCard bus will be visiting all three Co-op City shopping malls again in September, enabling people to sign up for the reduced-Fare MetroCard or purchase or add money to existing Metrocard. On Thursday, Sept. 2, the MetroCard bus will be at Bartow Mall on Co-op City Blvd., from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; at Dreiser Loop from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Einstein Loop from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Senior citizens and persons with disabilities may apply for the reduced Fare MetroCard on the bus during regular visits to this community or other locations on scheduled dates throughout the Bronx. To sign up for the Reduced-Fare Card, seniors must be over 65 years and bring proof of age with a photo, such as a Medicare card, driver’s license or passport. Persons with disabilities must have a valid U.S. Medicare card (red, white and blue) along with a valid federal/state issued photo identification card in order to be immediately processed. Disabled persons without Medicare Cards must ensure that their doctors complete the physician’s section of the application. After a review process, permanent Reduced Fare MetroCards are mailed to qualified applicants. In addition to being able to sign up for a Reduced-Fare MetroCard or have one refilled, anyone can add value to their MetroCards or purchase pre-encoded MetroCards, including daily, weekly and monthly unlimited-ride passes. Also, Transit staff is on hand to answer any MetroCardrelated questions. For more information, call (212) METROCARD.

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dents in school, parents at work and other family members at home can receive the alert notification simultaneously upon activation. The notification system will be used in a variety of situations that may occur within the community over the course of time such as a major power failure or utility interruption. In the case of a region-wide power failure, shareholders outside the community at the time of the disruption in service will be alerted as to the current situation within the community itself, which may likely be full service because the community now produces the great bulk of its own power. Other situations that might warrant a notification-system activation would be an ongoing criminal activity similar to the shooting at a Riverbay office in the summer of 2008 when the whereabouts of the shooter was not known for more than an hour. In a case like that, residents

would likely be advised to stay in their homes for their own safety until further notice. Through the Co-op City notification system, residents can be advised about major road closings affecting the community, bomb threats, missing persons, fires, eminent severe weather, and potential medical emergencies. It is Riverbay’s intention over the coming weeks to ensure that each shareholder has provided their updated contact information. Please see the adjacent article for exact details on how the procedure will be going forward in the week ahead, providing each shareholder an opportunity to update their contact information for each member of the family. “The Co-op City Notification System is a groundbreaking initiative for our community,” said Ragin, “as we go ‘green’ and enter this new decade embracing stateof-the-art technology “

Co-op City Times / August 21, 2010

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get their attention. Police say that man came from Building 29A. He was also treated at the scene, suffering from serious stab wounds as well. He remains hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

Robbery Attempt

A third man then arrived in the lobby of Building 29B with a stab wound to his face and was also treated at the scene. Police believe the stabbings occurred in the basement of 4200 Hudson River Parkway, Building 29A. Co-op City

Public Safety and the New York City Police Department secured the area as a crime scene. FDNY EMS was also called to respond. Vertical searches were done in the building and officers gathered intelligence along with detectives who started

viewing video surveillance and conducted follow-up investigations as well. An ongoing investigation is continuing but there has not been any determination yet about what sparked the attacks, Chief Apollo said.

p.m. on August 6. Plainclothes Public Safety detectives arrived at the location and followed the suspect for a short while before approaching him and taking him into custody near Building 8. Detectives from the 47th Precinct arrived at Public Safety headquarters, where the suspect was being detained, shortly thereafter and arrested the man. According to the criminal complaint, released through the Bronx District Attorney’s office, the suspect is charged with taking part in a robbery at approximately 10 p.m. on July 22 where a victim was approached by him and two other suspects, and ordered at gun point to lie on the ground and empty his pockets. According to the criminal complaint, after the victim handed over $40 and an iPhone, the suspect allegedly fired three shots, striking his victim in the back of the neck. The victim also suffered

wounds his forearm and arm and an exit wound in the front of the neck. According to the criminal complaint, it is believed that this suspect did intentionally attempt to cause the death of this victim. The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital, treated for his wounds and survived. Also, on Aug. 1, officers intervened and stopped a carjacking in progress in the vicinity of Alcott and Asch Loop and caught and captured one of the suspects. The next evening, officers arrested a Co-op City resident wanted for a murder that occurred in the 47th Precinct on July 1. At the time of his arrest, the suspect was armed with a fully loaded handgun, and resisted arrest while allegedly threatening the life of one of the Public Safety officers. He now faces numerous additional charges related to his resisting arrest and threatening the life of an officer.

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relayed to units in the field, Chief Apollo said. Shortly after, a patrol officer reported that he sighted two males fitting the descriptions sitting in the courtyard of Building 35. The officer held the two young men there while other Public Safety officers brought the victim to the site. The man identified the two young men, both 15-year-old Co-op City residents, as the men who tried to rob him and they were both arrested. A thorough search was conducted but no weapon was recovered, Chief Apollo said. The defendants were charged with first-degree attempted robbery, a felony, and misdemeanor charges of menacing and harassment. “The actions of the complainant, by knowing to come to our station house very quickly, allowed us to radio that information out to our units in the field

and resulted in a quick apprehension,” Chief Apollo said. “It was cooperation and quick thinking by the complainant and keen observance by the officers in the field. Police and civilians worked together to make this apprehension.” In addition to the attempted robbery arrests on Aug. 13, Co-op City Public Safety officers have made arrests in three other significant cases in the last several weeks. On Aug. 6 they captured and detained an 18-year-old Co-op City resident who was wanted by the 47th Precinct in connection with an armed robbery and shooting on July 22 near the vicinity of 4130 DeReimer Avenue. According to Lieutenant Ray Duran, commander of the Public Safety Detective unit, the department was alerted and a uniformed officer spotted the suspect in the vicinity of the Dreiser Community Center at approximately 5

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Letters to the Editor

Co-op City Times

Facts, not ideology, should decide privatization issue To t h e E d it or, Mitch Berkowitz recently wrote a letter to the editor advising people to “just say no” to privatization. If Shareholders say no to privatization, what are they saying yes to?

Mr. Berkowitz goes on to say that Bernard Cylich was able to afford a vacation home because of low carrying charges in Co-op City. Having a vacation home is a rare luxury, especially when it’s at the expense of the primary residence.

Instead of blindly following a failed ideology, shareholders should be looking at real facts and figures to assess for themselves if the community is sustainable at the current level of indebtedness. — G a r y Gelesk i

Co-op City’s official newspaper serving the world’s largest cooperative community. (718) 320-3300, ext. 3375 cctimes@riverbaycorp.com

Derek Alger Director of Communications

Rozaan Boone Editor-in-Chief

Bill Stuttig Associate Editor

Jim Roberts

Thanks to residents for their support in campaigns

Business Manager

Jennifer Flynn Operations Manager

To t h e E d it or, I would like to thank the resident-cooperators of Co-op City for their support in the 2010 Riverbay Corporation Board of Directors race. I will continue to work diligently to help improve our beautiful and vibrant community. I will continue to be a person of character, honesty and integrity, both as a private person and in public life.

I would also like to thank the residents of Co-op City who supported my candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Member of the New York State Assembly. I will appear on the September 14, 2010 Democratic Primary ballot as a candidate for the position of Member of the New York State Assembly from the 82nd Assembly District.

In closing I would like to give a special thanks to my father, Herbert Brown, Sr., for all of the love, support and nurturing that a father could ever give to his son. Daddy I am the man I am because of you and Mommy. Thank you for being my father. Sincerely, —Her b er t M or eir a -Br own

Saving water – help make a difference Last year, Riverbay paid $16 million in water charges, one of the biggest expenses for Co-op City shareholders. Starting July 1, 2010, the rates increased by 12.9%, which amounts to an additional $2.3 million per year in operating expenses. The entire community can help by saving water to reduce this additional expense. What causes the increase in water bills? Water wasted in your toilet A trickling toilet can waste 30 gallons per day. Cost – 27 cents per day. A leaking toilet can waste 250 gallons per day. Cost $2.26 per day. A constantly running toilet can waste 6,000 gallons per day. Cost - $54.22 per day. Water wasted in your tub, shower and sink A slow drip faucet can waste 36 gallons per day. Cost – 33 cents per day. A steady drip faucet can waste 180 gallons per day. Cost - $1.63 per day. A half-open faucet can waste 1,620 gallons per day. Cost - $14.64 per day. A fully-opened faucet can waste 3,600 gallons per day. Cost - $32.53 per day

How can you make a difference? Bathroom Do take short showers and save 5 to 7 gallons a minute. Do fill the tub halfway and save 10 to 15 gallons. Do install water-saving showerheads and faucet aerators and save 2.2 gallons a minute. Don’t run the water while shaving, washing your hands or brushing your teeth and save 2 to 3 gallons a minute. Don’t use the toilet as a wastebasket, and don’t flush unnecessarily. Kitchen and laundry Do check all faucets and make sure each has an aerator and reduce flow by one gallon a minute. Your CSO office has aerators. Don’t let the water run while washing dishes. Kitchen faucets use 2 to 3 gallons a minute. Filling a basin only takes 10 gallons to wash and rinse. Don’t run water to make it cold. Have cold water chilled in the refrigerator, ready to drink. Do run the washing machine only when full. Save even more by using the short cycle. Everywhere Do repair leaky faucets and turn taps off tightly. A slow drip wastes 15 to 20 gallons each day. Riverbay Corporation thanks shareholders for their cooperation.

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Deborah Harris Editorial Assistant The Co-op City Times welcomes issue-oriented letters to the editor to be considered for publication. All letters, in prose, not poetry, must be addressed to the editor, not to third parties. All letters must be handsigned by the writers and include their addresses and phone numbers, which will be kept confidential, so that the editor can verify the authenticity of the authors. Writers will be limited to one letter per topic. And to give every one a chance, we will limit writers to one published letter every 30 days. Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. Letters cannot exceed 350 words. Ideally, they should be typed. All letters must be in the Co-op City Times office in Room 21, Bartow Community Center, by 3 p.m. every Monday to be considered for publication in that week’s edition. Views and opinions expressed in letters and Directors’ Viewpoint are solely the writer’s, and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp. Advertisements and classified advertisements in the Co-op City Times do not necessarily reflect an endorsement from Riverbay Corporation of goods and services, but present greater options to cooperators of products and services available. The Riverbay Corporation does not assume any responsibility nor is it a party to any contract or agreement between the cooperator and the vendor. All matter published herein is copyrighted by the Co-op City Times. Permission for reprints of advertising or editorial contents produced by the Coop City Times must be obtained in writing from Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, New York 10475.

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Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 3 Article SIXTH of your Occupancy submit your completed form for a short- lease, notify Riverbay, in writing, Agreement provides, in part, that your lease term lease no later than thirty (30) days Attention: Sales Support Office, 2049 automatically renews for an additional before the expiration of your present lease. Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, ninety three (3) year period. You need to do noth- If you will be moving out at the end of your (90) days prior to lease expiration. ing if you want your lease to extend for another three (3) New Three (3) Year Last Date to Request Current Lease year period. If you desire a either a One (1) or Expiration Date Expiration Date lease of less than three (3) Two (2) Year Lease years, you may call 718-3203373 to request a form to subBuilding 3 November 30, 2010 November 30, 2013 October 31, 2010 mit for either a one (1) year or 150 & 170 Dreiser Loop two (2) year lease. You must

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Co-op City Times / August 21, 2010

Common courtesy for everyone needed from all I would like to thank the cooperators who responded to my call for members for the Garage Committee. I will be checking my e-mail and the Bartow Riverbay Board office for more volunteers and will notify those selected the week of the August 30th with our first meeting as of now scheduled for Sept. 14th. I would like to stress that the committee will be comprised of a minimum of eight members and a maximum of 10

Alert Update

Director’s Viewpoint

Bill Gordon Assistant Treasurer

with a representative from each garage I also received in my email this weekend some concerns from cooperators of conditions here at Co-op City. The complaints were about slamming doors, running noisy children, loud music, young

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throughout the sections, calling residents in one building per section each week. During the week ending on August 27th, Riverbay will phone residents in buildings 1, 9, 15, 20 and 26 respectively. Residents who answer the phone will hear a message similar to the following: “This is the Co-op City Notification System calling to confirm your phone number. If you live in building #, apartment #, please press the 1 key. If you do not live in this apartment, but you live in Co-op City, please phone the number at the end of this message to give us your correct building and apartment numbers. If you do not live in Co-op City, please let us know the building and apartment numbers mentioned in this message by calling the number at the end of this message. Phone (718) 879-6000 during on business days between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Please press the “*” key to listen to this message again. Thank you.” Residents who do not answer the call will receive a voice mail message similar to this one: “This is the Co-op City Notification System calling to confirm your phone number. If you live in building #, apartment #, please phone (718) 879-6000 during business days between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. and leave your building and apartment numbers to confirm that we have the correct phone number. If you do not live in this apartment, please phone (718) 879-6000 on the dates and times indicated above to let us know that our phone number is not correct. Let us know what apartment number was mentioned in the message. Please press the “*” key to listen to this message again. Thank you.” Residents will be asked to listen to the entire message before responding and if they need the message repeated, to press the star key on their phone at the end of the message. If residents prefer, they may email Riverbay at infoupdate@riverbaycorp.com to let us know whether the phone number we used is correct or not. Please be sure to enter the building and apartment numbers mentioned in the phone message along with some indication as to whether the apartment number is correct. If you live in Co-op City, but not in the apartment mentioned in the message, please indicate your correct building and apartment numbers. While Riverbay does have contact information for the vast majority of shareholders, Riverbay would like this new system to be as far reaching as possible in order to give as many residents as possible vital urgent information concerning their community as quickly and as efficiently as possible. In order to accomplish that, Riverbay is asking all shareholders to update their contact information. Beginning Monday, August 23rd Riverbay will be sending letters and update forms out to the approximately 200 shareholders for which there is no current contact numbers on record. These shareholders will be asked to send back the contact form by September 10th to be included in the new notification system. Sometime in the future, shareholders can register as many as five voice phone numbers, either home or cell, and as many as five e-mail addresses or text addresses. Riverbay is projecting that they can have the Co-op City Notification System up and running in autumn if residents respond quickly. The sooner residents respond, then the quicker this vital system can begin serving the community.

adults congregating inside and outside our buildings and various other “quality of life issues.” The common thread among all these complaints is that our fellow cooperators are not practicing common courtesy. I have worked with both the Cooperators Services Office (CSO) and Public Safety to try to alleviate these problems when they occur, and both these offices have been very helpful. However it is my fellow cooperators

who are the first level of defense against some of these practices; always be aware that you are living in a multi-story, multi-apartment building community and that things you do in your apartment can affect apartments above, below and adjacent to you. If problems are continuous, complain and keep complaining until you get satisfaction. Co-op City is a great place to live, but in order to keep it that way it takes work on all our part.

Congressman Crowley hosts heathcare forum for local small businesses This past week, Congressman Joseph Crowley hosted a briefing and question and answer session with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for small business owners in the Bronx to learn more about the recently enacted health insurance reform law and how their business will potentially benefit. The event, which was held at the Bronx Chamber of Commerce, was attended by several local small business leaders and featured representatives from the IRS to explain the tax breaks and assistance for small businesses provided through the new law. “I would like to thank the IRS for meeting with small business leaders in the Bronx to discuss the ins and the outs of the health insurance reform law and how it will benefit them moving forward,” said Congressman Crowley. “Reforming our nation’s health insurance system was critical to reining in costs for U.S. businesses – many of whom were facing the tough decision of whether to reduce benefits or cut jobs in order to stay competitive in the global economy. The new law will help address this issue by providing tax credits to businesses to offset the costs of providing insurance to their employees.” With 60 percent of Americans uninsured consisting of small business owners, their workers and families, healthcare is one of the most pressing issues facing the small business community today. Reform came at a

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Co-op City Times / August 21, 2010

Greenway composition which will comprise the skin of the infield. Also in early October, workers will begin laying the new level of top soil which will encompass the entire Greenway. The new top soil will be applied in stages — the south end in October – the central section beginning in late November and the north section in January. New facilities including asphalt pathways for joggers and walkers, benches, pavers, new natural amphitheater area, senior exercise areas, and handrails will be installed through the autumn and early winter, weather permitting. It is expected that seeding of the new Greenway and the placement of new shrubbery by the Building and Grounds Department will begin in the Spring. The Landscape designers, diDomenico & Partners, the architect of the new Greenway and the Section 5 Greenway, said that when the north sector Greenway is done it will include many of the same design elements that were included in the new Section 5 Greenway including a new baseball field, an all purpose field at the north end two exercise areas specifically created for seniors— one near Broun Place and the other near Building 10 — and plenty of open green space for the community’s relaxed

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enjoyment. The pathways surrounding the Greenway will remain. The baseball field that was previously placed on the north end of the Greenway adjacent to Co-op City Blvd. will be placed on the south end of the Greenway away from the traffic. The newly designed baseball field will also face east, traditional for most baseball fields in order to keep the afternoon sun out of the batter’s eyes. The new Greenway will also include new walking and jogging paths The center of the new Greenway has been designed with an amphitheater which will include space for lawn chairs and blankets to be placed for gatherings for outdoor concerts, stage productions and other cultural events. Evergreens will border both the north and south perimeters of the new Greenway and small areas will be set aside for the planting of wildflowers and other shrubs. Since the original design for the new Greenway was approved after shareholders received the chance to view

options and give their feedback, New York City officials and the New York Restoration Project agreed to provide an additional approximate 200 trees for the huge space. Just as was done with the Section 5 Greenway, additional new trees, provided by Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s ambitious Million Trees New York City initiative are expected to be planted along many of the exterior walkways that will surround the new Greenway, enhancing the already beautifully landscaped space. In the last month, the New York Restoration Project has offered hundreds of additional new young trees to be planted in and around the pathways of the new Greenway and other green areas throughout the community. Some of the new trees will be used to replace the more than two dozen trees that were lost due to last month’s severe thunderstorm and others that were vandalized behind Building 15. If you have information about the act of vandalism, call Public Safety at (718) 671-3050.

Building 14 Association As the end of the summer nears and we approach the “spirit of renewal” that arrives with September and the changing of the season, I, on behalf of your Association of Building 14 Cooperators, encourage cooperators to begin to take a greater interest in their immediate surroundings and our community at-large. The encouragement comes from two particular fronts: (1) becoming [more] involved in the Association for this building, and (2) becoming more aware of safety and security issues adversely impacting our immediate vicinity. With respect to your getting involved with the building association, make a decision to become an [more] active participant in the affairs of our building, section and community. Throughout July, we ran articles about the upcoming election of officers to serve during the 2011-2012 term. Not able to attend meetings regularly? There a number of other opportunities to participate no matter your schedule, such as serving as a Floor Captain, leading or assisting with youth, senior and special projects, writing articles, surveying the building and grounds via walkthroughs with management during business hours, etc.. There is really no excuse for not getting involved. With respect to security and safety, in case you were not aware, within the past couple of months, there have been several incidents involving violent acts right at our doorstep! A cooperator was beat up in the vestibule; gun shots were fired within Carver Loop; and, while breaking up a fight between two young females on the playground, a woman was needlessly punched out by a young thug who then ran. Also, earlier this year, a young man’s attempt to pull a young adult female into the stairwell was luckily “interrupted,” and recently a barred roommate somehow regained access to the building/apartment and allegedly stole (moved out) things that belonged to the other roommates. Your “eyes and ears” are really our first line of defense. Use them. Stop letting people in the building that you do not know, simply stall before coming in. No one should be moving in or out late at night or during the weekend. Remember the number to security/CCPD to report any suspicious activity or community violations – 718.320.3330. Call CCPD, tell them to check it out and watch the monitor or scene to see when they arrive. Our next Association meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 26th at 7:30 p.m. We need to see you there! Be safe as you enjoy the rest of your summer. Please direct comments to jdfergienyc@juno.com or call —J osie Fer gu son 917.612.1951.

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Co-op City Times / August 21, 2010

Social Security and Co-op City Commemorating the 75th anniversary of FDR’s signing of the Social Security Act, President Obama pledged to “fight with everything I’ve got to stop those who would gamble your Social Security on Wall Street.” He continued “A few years ago, we had a debate about privatizing Social Security, and I’d have thought it would’ve been put to rest once and for all by the financial crisis we’ve just experienced.” Yet the political debate has not ended and he had to focus his attention on this issue again. Similarly here in Co-op City, the issue of privatizing our homes seemed put to rest by the Wall Street debacle and the punctured housing mortgage balloon that precipitated it. Ad H om in em At t a ck , Aga in Not so. Real Estate magnate Hagedorn’s City News, and its editor writing from Riverdale, continue the drum beat for privatizing Co-op City. They believe they can weaken the strong anti-privatization sentiment in the community by impugning my character (7/29/10 issue) since I have been a leading opponent of privatization. In other words, folks should oppose anything I’m for, even if it’s motherhood and apple pie. I think that most cooperators have ignored if not rejected publisher Hagedorn’s thunderbolts patronizingly issued from the comfort of his palatial Connecticut home. They can see the danger of gambling our homes on a skittish housing market and the potential increase cost to us if Co-op City is privatized.

Director’s Viewpoint

Bernard Cylich T h e Co-op City Times Our Co-op City Times was established in 1969 by Co-op City’s sponsors, the United Housing Foundation, a coalition of NYC labor unions. Its purpose was not only to be an essential communicator for cooperators who finance its publication with their carrying charges, but also a forum for exchange of ideas, opinions and culture. At one time the paper had regular columns by cooperators who contributed poetry, stories and commentaries. At one time, an Editorial Board of cooperators functioned in an advisory capacity to the editor. Its members were of diverse political views and from various political clubs. Half were appointed by the Co-op City Council, a representative Congress, the rest were selected by the editor and a sub-committee of the Riverbay Board. For many years they met every Tuesday evening with the editor. They reviewed the previous week’s paper. They also examined letters and articles for prospective appearance in the paper. Minutes of their meetings were submitted to the Riverbay Board. Their reviews were based on regulations of the Riverbay Board regarding the paper and their decisions were respected by the editor. I note here two items from those regulations. Number 4 - “The paper is open to all

cooperators’ opinions with due concern for propriety, libel, and relevance to the community; no personal attacks will be printed.” Number - 11 “The paper shall not edit, or change in any manner, material which the Editor has not originated, without the permission of the author or organizational officer.” Over the years further board resolutions have strengthened these guaranteed freedoms of expression for cooperators in their own newspaper. Board Resolution adopted 93-61, for instance, adopted in 1993, requires the Editor to refer material considered “libelous, slanderous, or not in proper decorum, or that could adversely affect current or pending legislation” to the Legal Department for review. The Legal Department is then required to “attempt to resolve the issue with the writer of the material.” Not F it To P r in t ? I believe the editors have failed to subscribe to the intent and spirit of Coop City Times Regulations and Board resolutions in cases of a number of letters and articles of mine. Or in a July 24, 2010 article of the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing by its Chairperson, Stuart Edwards. His article reported a June 28th meeting of his organization (attended by neither a reporter or the editor of the paper). His article noted comments I made at the meeting. It also reported that the Coalition meeting heard of a meeting that had taken place between representatives of community organizations and the Gloria Wise Community Center. The material was not referred to the Legal Department or

discussed with the author. It was simply altered by the editor, the words changed, and the entire reference to the meeting of community representatives with the Gloria Wise Community Center deleted. Similar treatment has been reported by the chair of the Working Families Party Co-op City Chapter. In still another instance, a letter by two cooperators enthusiastically describing a free Holiday Concert in Lehman College extolled the virtue of living in Co-op City so close to cultural centers supported by our tax monies offering popular cultural programs at affordable prices. The letter was not published. No explanation was given to the authors. Editorial decisions are subjective; influenced either by point of view or by an anxious eye at whoever the editors are answerable to. Who does the Co-op City Times editor answer to? I hope to find out. I s An ot h er Wa y P ossib le? I think there may be a rational solution in the idea of re-establishing an Editorial Board with representatives from both a newly re-established, nonpartisan representative Congress for Coop City such as still functions successfully in Rochdale Village, a MitchellLama co-op in Queens. If you wish to get in touch with me you can either mail me: Attention Bernard Cylich, Director, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475, email me at lichsr@earthlink.net, or call 718-379-5874.

Co-op City Times / August 21, 2010

Fighting against bed bugs, evaluating Lobby Attendant Program Ladies and Gentleman, what is bugging you? Well I’m guessing bedbugs and if you’re part of the 33,772 people who contacted 311 about these critters this year I can tell you this is a real and serious problem. They were first discovered in America around the 1700s and now New York has never seen such a widespread and intense infestation. To address our present and serious concerns about these bugs, I suggested to President Helen Atkins and management that a prevention and treatment information seminar be held at our community centers in the latter part of September. Please watch for these dates in our Co-op City Times. I would also like to address a cooper-

Director’s Viewpoint

Raymond Tirado Secretary

ator from Bellamy Loop as well as others who contacted myself and the Board of Directors regarding their dissatisfaction with the lobby attendant program. First I would like to thank you for your letter and encourage others to voice their opinions. As I said before, a free open exchange of ideas and opinions is what makes America the great nation it is. I welcome all intelligent ideas and opinions. In the letter, you stated the program was not worth the cost to shareholders

and they did not provide a deterrent against crime in our community. Several years ago, a Lobby Attendant satisfaction survey was printed in our paper. The majority of Cooperators felt the program was well worth the cost at that time. Now given the current economy and the increase in crime in our community, we must make our collective dollars work harder than ever and take a second look at this program. I realize we have cooperators employed in these positions. And I am not looking to place anyone on the unemployment line. But I would not be serving our community well by ignoring the many requests by our cooperators for this survey.

Art by the Fence On Saturday, August 7th, JASA presented an art show in Bartow Shopping Center. The theme of this year’s show was the 120th Anniversary of the passing of Vincent Van Gogh. Many of the paintings, crafts, prints and baked goods paid tribute to the famous Dutch Post-Impressionist artist. There were other paintings by seniors as well. Thomas and Eileen Castellano won an original painting as part of a fundraising raffle. Other attractions included the drawing of live portraits by acclaimed artist and art instructor Dimitry —Sa m u el H op k in s Moshokovich.

Therefore I am recommending to the Board President Helen Atkins a request be made for a survey to be added to our next Board meeting’s agenda, to ask: 1. Do you feel the program is an effective deterrent against crime? 2. Do you think the program should continue as it costs of $2.3 million annually? 3. Should the program be modified to enable a more aggressive approach to deterring crime in our community? Please answer the survey; progress is the result of cooperation. Remember your board is working hard for you. Feel free to contact me through the Board Office or at ccdirector@optonline.net. God Bless America.

Co-op City Times / August 21, 2010

Broun Place Townhouse Association Neighbors, this past week we have gotten more and more information made available on bedbugs, determining if they are there, how to eliminate them and prevent their return. Do you remember last summer it was bees, and the question was, where are they, and how will their not being around effect our environment? Some people became hysterical and were unable to think clearly. Let’s proceed with determination and get all the real information that is out there. Planning a party, paint job or renovation? Let your neighbors know so that the change in noises and noise level will not alarm them, and if they want to plan to not be home they have that option. In

consideration, let’s make that what we do. Controversy continues and it is up to us to define who and what we believe in, but Broun Place suggests, particularly regarding health care, health care coverage and the future status of Medicare, that you pick up a copy of the literature Mr. Hector Pou of the Visiting Nurse Service left us and get the actual facts. Cooperators have enough to contend with than to be thrown off kilter by the use of scary adjectives published by others. Going forward and following your requests, the Executive Board has been asking questions on emergency repair issues. So far the answers are not complete so we are still formulating, trying to

get specific answers. We are not defeated on getting a path between Broun Place and DeKruif Place constructed. Townhouse residents with washing machines should use a hose lint filter attached to the washing machine release hose in order to alleviate drain clogs and backups. Having the lint filter, which looks like a mesh sock, over the hose, prevents almost 100% of the backups. Please contact your Broun Place president for information on this simple solution. Did you see the MTA survey in the newspaper last week? I hope everyone submitted theirs. It is really important to get surveys completed and submitted so those in charge fully understand how

people feel about transportation. Please alert the Broun Place Executive Committee of any problem you need addressed or of any event or celebration you wish noted in our weekly press release. Broun Place Committee reminds cooperators to conserve water and electricity. Broun Place Association extends deep and sincere condolences to the Jefferson family on the passing of one of this community’s best and most unselfish citizens, Mr. Everod “Papa” Jefferson. Cooperators ill or homebound, a speedy recovery is wished for you and congratulations to all of our neighbors celebrating a happy event. —E va L a za a r

Building 30 Association The Building 30 Association (A & B) is here for you! There is always an advantage to becoming a member of your association. Won’t you please join? Be sure to read the Building 30 Bulletin Board located in your lobby to learn of future get-together events. Attention: We have an email address. It is Build in g30@h ot m a il.com Join the C r och et C lu b this fall. We

meet every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. in our meeting room on the “B” side. The fir st meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Sep t emb er 1. Learn how to Crochet with Linda. Her students have progressed very nicely. She has patience and teaches you with feeling. Give it a try! It’s a great way to exercise your mind and fingers. Thanks to our teacher Linda Werner. Have a safe, happy and healthy summer!

Coming Events: We will continue to run our 50/50 Raffle at our meetings. Refreshments always follow at the end of the meeting. Watch the Association Bulletin Board in your lobby for dates and times of events. Get involved and make a difference! We are looking forward to meeting and greeting you at the meetings. We had so much fun at Friday evening

Poken o Nigh t that we have planned to do it again on F r ida y, Sept emb er 3 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., so watch our Bulletin Board for information. We would like to do this at least once a month. Read this article for further Game Night updates. We are looking ahead to having other Game Nights including Bingo. Hope to see you participate. —M ir ia m E . Ber lofsky

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Co-op City Times / August 21, 2010

Black Forum Defensive Driving Our defensive driving course will be back on Saturday, September 18, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-3208035. Please mail your check in the amount of $35 to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. All money must be received at least one week prior to the class. No personal checks will be accepted on the day of the class, only cash. Exercise and Dance classes In September, the Black Forum will be presenting the following programs: Aerobics, salsa and other dances, belly dancing, Tai Chi, and dance classes for children. These classes will be held throughout Co-op City. Call today to register, space is limited, (718) 3208035. Classes are starting soon so register as soon as possible. Black Forum Aerobics classes Get in shape. Recent medical studies have shown that women who exercise 1-2 hours a week can lower

their cholesterol levels by 20 points or more. Won’t you join us every Monday and Wednesday, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium A, for aerobics classes by Body by Andrea. Classes are $3 per person. Please call to register, (718) 320-8035. New York Lyons Mane Track Club If your child, 8 - 17 years old, would like to run track, join the New York Lyons Mane Track Club, under the professional guidance of Don Lyons. Call to register, 718-320-8035. Emergency Food Program New Hours & Days We are now open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. In order to receive food, you must present a current

photo ID such as a 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. Volunteers urgently needed! Would you like to volunteer? Contact us at (718) 320-8035. Please help us to help you More food can be made available, however, in order to do so, we have to pay the pick-up and transportation costs. We ask the community to donate $1 - $5 to the Black Forum of Co-op City. Please send your donations to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. We Need You - Join Us Today Now is the time for us to get involved. Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: tonyshome10475@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call us or visit us in Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

African-American Association The Association sponsors the following programs, in which we invite you to participate: Bu siness O p p or t un it y Wor k sh op - Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 646-721-8185. Book Discu ssion s – The Communiversity of AfricanCentered Education will hold the next book discussion on Monday, September 13th, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. We will finish the discussions of “From MisEducation to Education” by Dr. Na’im Akbar. If you have question or comments, please call 718-379-5555. E ven in g F it n ess Wa lk s – Feeling sluggish after dinner? Want to get rid of the bulge? Bored from being a “couch potato?” Too hot to walk during the day? If so, join members of the Association in taking Evening Fitness Walks on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays during the month of August from 7:00-9:00 p.m. beginning August 5th. Meeting place: the benches near Truman H.S. C h ild r en ’s E a r ly M or n in g P r ogr a m – If you need childcare in the morning before school begins, we are available to care for your children on school days starting

Jewish War Veterans Post 500 There will be a meeting of Co-op City Post 500 on the day before Labor Day on September 5th at 10 a.m. at the Townhouse Restaurant on Dreiser Loop. Hopefully many of our members will come down and help start our new season off right. All volunteers, the selling of Poppies at Yankee Stadium will be held Sunday, August 22nd. Please arrive at the Bronx VA Medical Center at 9:30 a.m. and we will join Bronx County JWV and proceed to the Stadium in a group. Our thanks to Alex Selikoff, Marvin Warm, Alan Kalter, and Leon Weinstein for helping out at the Barbacue at the VA Hospital. About 40 nursing home veterans enjoyed a wonderful Sunday afternoon, and we got many thanks from them. We are seeking new members. Post 500 is the only JWV post still active in the East Bronx. If you would like to join the Jewish War Veterans org. and Post 500, call our Membership Officer, Stuart Rosenthal at 718379-8876 for information. Birthday greetings to Marvin Warm and Lother Kahn. —M a r vin Wa r m

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6:00-8:00 a.m. and Sundays, 7:00-8:00 a.m. WRTN 93.5 FM; “Gil Noble” Sundays, noon, WABC TV Channel 7; “Hour of Power,” with Rev. Al Sharpton, Sundays, 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. “Open Line” with Brothers Bob Slade, James Mtume and Bob Pickett on 98.7 KISS FM; WBAI Pacifica Radio, 99.5 FM, all day, everyday; Democracy Now. CUNY Cable channel 75 daily at 6:30 p.m. with Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzales. Also, read the NY Amsterdam News and the Caribbean News. G en er a l M em b er sh ip M eet in g – The next meeting is scheduled for Saturday, September 11th, 4:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 15. If you cannot attend, we encourage you to join by mailing your membership dues of $15 for single adults and $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Your membership helps to support this organization that sustains our community. We hope that all our members and friends are enjoying the summer. —F r a n cin e R eva J on es

Co-op City Times / August 21, 2010

Circle of Christ Church - Hearts of Love Ministry of NY “ Pr essin g towa r ds the pr ize” Reverend Elisamuel “Sam” Colon and the Congregation of Circle of Christ Church would like to extend an invitation of love and peace in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Please join us for a time of adoring worship, praise and the Word of God. Allow the Lord to reach into your heart and help you see the road of light and joy. Circle of Christ Church is a beacon which the Lord has lit onto Co-op City and it is our purpose as a Church and as children of God to serve, teach and bring forth the Gospel for all to hear and witness. T he L or d sa ys, “ W hen you pa ss th r ough th e wa t er s, I will b e wit h you ; a n d t hr ou gh th e r iver s, th ey sh a ll n ot over wh elm you .” -I sa ia h 43: 2 (NR SV)

Upcoming Events & Schedule Changes: Discip lesh ip C la sses every Sunday from 9:15 a.m. -10:30 a.m. – Bartow Community Room #28. Please contact Deacon Hilberto Nieves or Deaconess Phyllis Streeter. C om m u n ion Ser vice on Sunday, September 5th at 11 a.m. Join us at the Lord’s Table. All are welcomed. Ba ck t o School P r a yer & Sch ool Su pp lies on Sunday, September 5th. All those attending service will receive a free bag of school supplies afterwards – while supplies last – first come first serve. Get your ticket at the door as you enter the service. CCC will dedicate this day for prayer for all the students as they head back to school. Schedule of Service: Su nd a ys: Discipleship Class 9:15 –10:30 a.m.

Worship Service:: 11 a.m. start F ir st Su n d a y of ea ch m on t h is ou r C omm u nion Ser vice. Children’s Church (4-12 years old) 11 a.m. start Little Lambs (2 – 4 years old) - 11 a.m. start F r ida ys: Bible Study and Prayer 7 – 9 p.m. Youth Fellowship & Bible Study 7-9 p.m. F Y I: You can now see portions of our services and worship on our website www.circleofchristchurch.org, Facebook and YouTube. All Sunday services are recorded on CD for a donation of $5.00. Please see Elder Raul Torres after service or place your order online. You can also see part of our messages on Facebook. Look us up and become a fan.

Circle of Christ Church help s sup p or t missions in Peru, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Bronx and Africa. Join us in our goal to expand God’s work throughout the world. Please make all donations to Circle of Christ Church – memo Missions. You can submit you r p r a yer r equ est on lin e a t p r a ye r @c ir cle ofch r ist ch ur ch.or g or give your request to an usher during Friday or Sunday services. P lea se m a il a ll you r in qu ir ies or dona t ion s t o t he following a dd r ess: Circle of Christ Church 1304 Beach Avenue Bronx, NY 10472-1909 718-864-4002 or 203-559-1494 Ser vice L oca t ion: 2049 Bartow Avenue – Bartow Mall Complex, Community Room #31 – Lower Level, Bronx, NY 10475 Web: www.cir cleofch r ist ch ur ch .or g.

Retirees of Dreiser Loop AT T E NT I O N! Our first monthly meeting will resume on Wednesday, Sept. 1 at 1:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Loop Community Center’s conference room. Come join us. R E T I R E E S and Friends, keep in mind that our club room is in Room 19 at the Dreiser Loop Community Center. The club room continues to be available for your weekday socializing (after 1 p.m.) to have fun and laughs, playing cards, board games, or just watching one of your favorite TV programs with friends. So what are YOU waiting for? Any questions, call (718) 379-0377. It’s that time of the year again F r id a y b r id ge cla sses. Make a note: –F First (2010-2011) class will begin on F r ida y, September 10th . To register for the Friday bridge classes, call Alvin Lisle, instructor, at (718) 671-8852. Classes will be held in the R E T I R E E S club room, Room 19, at the Dreiser Loop Community Center. Walk-ins are welcomed. Learn to Play Bridge - keep your mind alert. Beginner’s classes – 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and Advance/Intermediate classes – 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. C ANC E L L E D! The Psalms of

David play - Sight & Sound Theatre September 15th. (Contact Lorraine Parker at 718 671-6403 for information). TRAVEL ACTIVITIES: Historical Savannah, GA and neighboring towns. September 19-24 (6 days/5 nights, Mon-Fri.). Price: $489.00 per person-double occupancy. (5 breakfasts and 3 dinners). (Contact Dolores Shivers at (917) 282-0320 for details). We have rescheduled the Tunica, MS and Memphis, Tennessee trip. Date: Oct. 23-Oct. 31 (9 days/8 nights, Sat-Sun). The trip includes touring Memphis; visit the Civil Rights Museum, dedicated to Martin Luther King, Jr. the Smithsonian Museum, the Rock ‘n‘ Soul Museum, and much much more. Price: $690.00 per person-double occupancy. (Contact: Eleanora Jones at 718 671-5707). M a r k you r C a len d a r ! We are going to AC Hilton Casino, Nov 16-18 (3 days/ 2 nights, Tues-Thurs). Price: $200/ Double and $265/Single occupancy. (Contact: Ida Morton at 718 379-0377 for information/ deposits). THEATRE COMMITTEE: The Theatre Committee is currently working on their 2011 calendar and will have new and exciting information for

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away on Saturday, August 7th. The R E T I R E E S support all of you on the mend and send warm and bright wishes for a speedy recovery, and a subsequent long and healthy life. You may contact, Elinor Gordon at (718) 379-8755 regarding illnesses and bereavements. Do have a safe, fun-filled summer. Good Health and Good Fortune to all! —Claudette Davis

Co-op City Times / August 21, 2010

Co-op City Branch of the NAACP The annual Co-op City NAACP Five Mile Walkathon is Saturday, September 25 with a rain-date of Sunday, September 26. Please register by calling E. Donnley, 718379-1297 or L. Townes at 718-379-3504. Applications and pledge forms will be available at the next Co-op City Fair in Section Five. Please look for Ms. Donnley and others as they walk around with the list for participants. On September 25, participants will gather by 7:30 at 100 Erskine Place to submit pledges and sign-in and join in start-up activities. The walk commences at 8 a.m. and the track is the circumference of Co-op City. Participants are encouraged to get as many signature pledges as possible. Pledges begin at a minimum of $2 per mile. If a mile is $2 and

the walk is 5 miles, the pledge is $10. All pledges should be turned in prior to the walk, or the morning of, but final collections are due Friday, October 1 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Branch representatives will be available to accept final pledge collections. Bring collections to 100 Erskine Place, the Co-op City NAACP Center. We appeal to our members and all to participate in the Walk-A-Thon. The money raised will benefit the ongoing struggle that faces many of our young and old alike. Now is the time to show support for the Co-op City branch of T he NAAC P the NAACP. Remember, “T t a lks the t a lk; now it’s your tu r n to wa lk t he wa lk!“ The NAACP takes tangible steps toward solving issues impacting our com-

munities. Become a member of the NAACP online: http://action.naacp.org /BeAMember,, attend a branch meeting; there is more work to be done. Look at what the NAACP is doing today and what has been accomplished. Please let this office know if you need assistance. We look forward to seeing everyone at the Annual Walkathon and please attend the first meeting after vacation on September 26, at 3 p.m., 100 Erskine Place. Questions regarding the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP are answered by calling (718) 671-7856. From the website, www.n a a cp .or g/ content /ma in/ the news is that the website is newly designed and you can access what interests you at the click of the mouse with-

out scrolling and searching. For example, this week’s news highlights are Victor y: Pr esident Oba ma Sign s La w to R ed uce Sen tencing Disp a r it ies, Video: Wa tch the Shir ley Sher r od Sp eech in Fu ll, C NN Video: NAAC P For ces Tea Pa r ty To Addr ess R a cist E lements and honors the passing of a great American, NAAC P Mou r ns the Pa ssing of Ver non Ba ker . Readers, take the time to view and learn from the new website. The Co-op City Branch of the NAACP sends sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Everod “Papa” Jefferson. He will never be forgotten in Co-op City. For those convalescing or in need of help, please let us know by calling: 718-671-7856. —Eva Lazaar

National Council of Negro Women The book club’s next meeting will be on Saturday, August 28, at 3:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble. We will be reading “Levy Long Song” by Andrea Levy Sa t u r d a y Sc h o o l R e g is t r a t io n Sc h e d u le 2010- 2011: Registration takes place in Room 14, Dreiser Community Center, $25 dollars nonrefundable registration fee must be paid at time of registration. September 9: Thursday 6 to 8 p.m. September 18: Saturday 10 a.m. to noon September 25: Saturday 10 a.m. to noon Registration for the entire year is $225 per year which includes the nonrefundable registration fee. A payment plan is available.

For more information, call 718-6559034 or 718 671-1058. Ba ck t o Sch ool Su p ply Dr ive: We are collecting pens, pencils, marble notebooks, spiral notebooks, binders, folders, loose leaf paper crayons, glue sticks, pencil sharpeners and back packs (book bags). Supplies collected will go to a local shelter. Dr op off d a t e: Wednesday Aug. 25th from 6 – 8 p.m. at Dreiser Shopping Center, room 14. For additional information please call 917-399-2643. We are also planning an “ E a r ly C h r ist m a s Sh op p in g” t r ip t o Ta n ger O u t let s in R iver h ea d , New York on Saturday, October 23. There are over 16 brand name outlets such as Jones New York, Coach, Easy Spirit. We will end the day with a tour and wine tasting at

Baychester Visual Arts Association, Inc. is proud, once again, to have participated in the celebration of Bronx Month by exhibiting the art works of BVA members at the Baychester Branch of the New York Public Library. The exhibit was on display from June 5 through June 26. We hope you had the opportunity to view the works of the members and were transported to a new level of artistic awareness.

Baychester Visual Arts Assoc., Inc. is hoping you are having a productive and rewarding summer. We also hope your creative juices are yearning for release because BVA is happy to announce the start of another creative season in our permanent room 5, Dreiser Center. Our 2009 – 2010 season begins in September. Tuesday classes start on September 14, with three sessions to

Baiting Hollow Farms Vineyard before returning home. The cost for this delightful outing is only $60 per person. The bus will leave at 8 a.m. in front of Dal Hardware store in Dreiser Loop. For further information, contact 718-671-4804 or 718-671- 6910 or 718-320-2366. Looking ahead: Sa ve t h e Da t e: J u ly 30t h — Au gust 4t h , 2011, a 5-day cruise to Canada on the “Carnival Glory” This will be a “NO-Fly” cruise leaving from Manhattan. This cruise includes a Nova Scotia Black History Tour, round trip motor coach to pier, port charges and government taxes and all meals and daily entertainment while aboard the ship. The following rates per person (double occupancy); Balcony—$1042; Ocean View— $912; Inside—$792.

Please send your deposit of $100 to hold your space. Remember – Passport are required and Cruise Protection Insurance is recommended. Contact information: 718-671-4804 or 718-671-6910 or 718-320-2366. Make all checks payable to: NCNW, Co-op City Section P.O. Box 93 Bronx, NY 10473 Bla ck F a m ily R eu n ion in Wa sh in gt on h a s been ca ncelled . The next Membership meeting of NCNW Co-op City Section will be held on Sa t ur d a y, September 11 at 2:30 p.m. in Room 11, Dreiser Community Center. Please Join Us!!!! —Maxine Sullivan

Baychester Visual Arts Association choose from, 1 – 3 p.m. 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. or 5:45 – 7:45 p.m. with Mr. Groves, an award winning artist, as the instructor. Saturday morning classes will start on September 12 from 10 a.m. to noon with Ms. Massenburg, art instructor, contingent upon registration. Membership dues are $35 for the year and a session of 10 classes is $60. BVA’s art instructors will guide you along a creative path that will bring hours, weeks and years of joy into

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Community Protestant Church On behalf of our Pastor, the Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our Church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone (718) 8629172. *C hur ch Summer Schedule J uly 25 September 5 Sunday School - 8:30 a.m. Worship Service - 9:30 a.m. Communion Service - Every First and Third Sunday Prayer Meeting and Bible Study Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Note R egula r Wor ship Ser vices a t *N CPC begins September 12t h: Sunday School (Adults) - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 am.

The Following Programs are at the Church’s Annex 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Other Scheduled Events Soul Sisters Reading Network will not meet in August but we hope you will join them on September 18th as they journey to the rural south with Kathryn Stockett’s startling new novel The Help. Contact cpcsisters@aol.com or (718) 320-1193 for additional information. You are cordially invited to An After noon Tea hosted by the Sister to Sister Women’s Ministry, on Sunday,

August 22 at 1:00 p.m. at the Church. The program will include a Silent Auction and Hats by CeJunel. Donation: $20. For additional information or tickets contact cpcsisters@ao1.com or (718) 320-1193. Sa tu r da y, Au gust 28 - Nu r ses M in ist r y’ An n u a l Ba ck t o School Shopping Spr ee to R ea ding, Pa . (Vanity Fair and Burlington Outlets). Bus departs 7:30 a.m. from Church Annex (2053 Asch Loop North, Co-op City). Donation: $41. For tickets or additional information, call (718) 671-7935 or (718) 671-1754. Sa tur day, September 18th, noon - 4:00 p.m. at Dreiser Auditorium B, the Pastor’s Aid and Missionary Ministries host an elegant and exciting FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON, featuring the fashions of Dressed to A “T” by Theresa Ferguson.

Tickets: $50. For additional information and to purchase tickets, call (718) 3794237, (718) 652-2906 or the church at (718) 862-9172. Sa tur da y, September 25 - Join the Nurses Ministry on their Annual Trip to The Big “E” State Fair in Springfield, Mass. Departure from Church Annex (2053 Asch Loop North, Co-op City) at 7:30 a.m. Tickets: $55/Adults; $35/Children (3-10). For additional information or to make reservations call (718) 671-7935 or 671-1754. 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

Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City’s next general membership meeting will be on Tuesday September 7th. Our 15th annual “Friends & Family Day Celebration” will be on Sunday October 17 at 3 p.m., Auditorium “B”, 177 Dreiser Loop. This event is free. The Coalition continues to plan activities that will enhance the quality of life in our community. Please inform the Coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Patricia Bonaparte is the President

of the Coalition. The phone number is 718-320-1861. The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators and providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights. Members of the Coalition include the following: African-American Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Faith at Work

Temple Beth El of Co-op City Services For the High Holidays are conducted in Dreiser Community Center • Rm. 9

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Christian Church; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; St Joseph Episcopal Church; and Zodiacs Track Club. Please support our efforts by sending us your tax deductible contribution, made payable to: Coalition of AfricanAmerican Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc, Post Office Box 619, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Churches and organizations that desire to join the Coalition may apply for member-

ship by either writing or calling (718) 320-1861 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s stationery and signed by the minister/president. Read Coalition’s weekly column for the information about events and issues. Remember the Coalition motto is: “Coming Together is a Beginning, Keeping Together is Progress, Working Together is Success.” —Harman T. Leacock

Co-op City Times / August 21, 2010

Evangelical Church Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds Come and visit us – we welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multicultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Su n d a y Ser vices – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. Every other Sunday the services are as follows: English Service at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30 a.m. There are Bible studies in English and Spanish at 10:30 a.m. We also have a children’s service during the English service. Web sit e - Visit our new web site at www.co-op cit yu m ch u r ch .or g to learn more about our church and worship. Also learn about Bu y for C h a r it y on our website and learn how to support our church while shopping

online for no extra cost to you. Neos P r ogr a m s – The teens and children’s program every Friday night at 8 p.m. at the church. The teens will be off for the summer, though the children’s program will continue on Friday nights. F lea M a r ket is C omin g – We are having a flea market on Saturday, September 25th and if you are interested in being a vendor call Pauline at (718) 320-1552 between 5 and 8 p.m. or call Barbara at (347) 603-7473 and leave a message and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. Cost is $30 per space and $5 per table. M u sic Sch ool – The church is happy to announce the start of the Crescendo Christian Music School at the Church. We will be teaching piano, guitar, voice and theory to start. You can contact Frank Colon, Music Director at (917) 753-3544 or the church at (718) 3203794. Summer music classes have started and you can still register at the church on Monday - Wednesday, 2 to

7 p.m. Come and register if you are interested in learning to play the piano, guitar, voice or basic music theory. Cr esendo Mu sic Sch ool Or ient a tion – The new music school will be having summer celebration/fall orientation on August 28, between 4 and 7 p.m. All are invited. This is for current students and new students. Interested persons can register that day, and there is no fee for registration. Tell a friend who is interested in learning music. Su m m er Da y P r ogr a m – Are you looking for something for your children to do this summer? We have our summer program from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday thru Friday in Room 43 in Einstein Community Center. Call (718) 671-1033 for information regarding this program. C h oir – We will be starting our choir again in September. All ages are welcome and rehearsals will be on Thursday evenings. All who love to sing come and join us. R ev. Dr. M ilca Alva r ez-P la u d —R

Pentecostal Tabernacle Pentecostal Tabernacle, 120 Benchley Place, Building 24, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Call (718) 324-0334 or (718) 320-4218. Rev. R. Sibblies and the entire congregation invites everyone who need a place to worship, and magnify the name of the Lord. Services are as follows: Sunday school for all age groups starts at 10:30 a.m. Mid-day worship begins at 11:45 a.m. Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Bible study on Fridays begins at 7:30 p.m. Focus: Brotherly kindness is a trait Christians need in order to live triumphantly. And be ye kind one to another, tender hearted, forgiving one another; even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32 Kindness cannot be relegated to a personality that some have and some do not. Christians must show

common decency and courtesy to their fellow humans and especially to other Christians. Paul stated in his writing that we must be kind to one another, tender –hearted, forgiving one another. We should always be touched with the feelings of others. These are practical implications of Christianity, and practicing them is clearly the daily task of all believers. We must not allow wrath, anger, evil-speaking, hate and malice to take control of our daily life. All these practices must be put away out of our daily life. Paul stated in Ephesians 5:15, 18-19: See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise. Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. And be not drunk with wine wherein is excess, but be filled with the spirit. Speaking to yourselves in psalm and hymns and spirituals songs, singing and making melody

in your heart to the Lord. When we maintain a close relationship with God, and walk in humility, we will be able to love others as Christ loved us. As God showed kindness to us by extending forgiveness, so we are to forgive others. This echoes the teaching of Jesus in Matthew 6:14: For if we forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. If we are willing to show forgiveness to others, this same forgiveness will be measured back to us. God’s kindness towards us is a model for how we are to treat others. As moral agents, created in God’s image, we too have an obligation to show kindness to one another. For further information call 718-324-0334 or 718320-4218. —R ev. R . Sibb lies

Harvest Restoration Ministries Pastor Anthony Davis and Andrée Davis, co-founders of Harvest Restoration Ministries, Inc. extend to you a warm invitation to come and worship with us. We are a community oriented, non-denominational church that preaches and teaches the Bible in an exegetical style. Our focus is to teach members of the ministry to use biblical doctrines in a practical sense to be a blessing to both the home and the community. It is our desire to be a Church that is “relevant” in affecting society and culture, by raising up not merely “members” but “leaders” and “agents of change.” We want to empower you to take control of your life and sphere of influence through the power of God’s Word. Pastor Anthony Davis is currently participating in a mentoring program called “A Covering” under the tutelage of Bish op Noel J ones of the City of Refuge in Gardena, California. This mentoring program is an effort on the part of Pastor Davis to enhance the ministry, through his partnership with Bishop Jones and bring a spirit of excellence to the community. Please come and visit our ministry and take advantage of the wonderful insight that is being shared. God Bless!!

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Church of The New Vision Pastor Anne L. Palmore and the congregation of the Church of The New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8 a.m. or 11 a.m. We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning. The Church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching, and a general atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality. We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday Morning services, which are designed to meet the special needs of our young people.

Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus. Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. followed by Bible teaching from 8 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 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Youth Sunday School is also from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is served the First Sunday of the month. Youth Sunday takes place on the Second Sunday of the month. Seniors’ Sunday takes place on the

Fifth Sunday of the month. Singles’ Ministry meets every Third Tuesday evening of the month at 6 p.m. Mid-day Bible Study meets every Tuesday afternoon from noon to 1 p.m. Our Usher Board Department is sponsoring a trip to the Sight and Sound Theatre in Strasburg, Pennsylvania to see the play “ Joseph” on Saturday, October 16. This trip includes an “allyou-can-eat” American Buffet luncheon and outlet shopping at Tangers. Tickets are $125 for adults and $120 for children under 12 years old. For further information and tickets, please contact The Church of the New Vision at (718) 671-8746 or Yolanda Brightman at

(917) 969-0761. Come join New Vision’s “Partners in Reading Program” every Sunday afternoon from 1:40 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Students in Grades 1 through 8 discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals. The Church of The New Vision is located at 135 Einstein Loop, room 33, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409. —C a r ole H a q u e

Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite the community to join us tomorrow for worship service at 9 a.m. There will be one service at 9 a.m. through Sunday, September 12. The Wednesday afternoon and evening Bible study classes have been suspended for the summer. The midweek worship service is suspended for the summer. Additionally, Friday prayer meeting is on hold for the months of July and August and will resume on Friday, September 10th. The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, room 50 (lower level). Our telephone number is 718- 3203774. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. Visit us on the web at

www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org. If you are unable to attend, you may dial in to listen on PODCAST. You may call (646) 9292953 at 9 a.m. to hear the service. The podcast is also available on our website. The Building Fund Ministry invites you to join them on their African American Heritage Tour on Saturday, October 9 as they travel on a guided bus tour of historic Philadelphia. See Mother Bethel AME Church, Penn’s Landing, the Liberty Bell, Head House Square, Old Pine Church and the famous African American Museum. Your day will end with an all-you-can-eat dinner buffet. Ticket price for adults is $100, children ages 3-12 $75 and children 2 years old and under are free. The bus will leave from

135 Einstein Loop at 8:30 a.m. For reservations or additional information, call 718-671-2964 or 718-320-3774. The Scholarship Ministry invites you to join them on their Shopping Spree to Reading, Pa and the Burlington Coat Outlet on Saturday, October 23. The donation will be $40. The bus will leave from Asch Loop and Bartow Ave at 7 a.m. sharp! For tickets or additional information call 718-671-7507 or 718-671-1918. The Scholarship Ministry invites you to travel with them to Orlando, Florida. on August 13, 2011 for nine days. Highlights of the trip include: Visit the Holy Land Experience—a recreation of ancient Jerusalem; Arabian Nights for a Dinner Show; Visit Bok Tower Gardens; Morse

Museum; see Tiffany Chapel and sightseeing on the way to and from Florida. Prices are $765.00 pp double occupancy. For reservations or additional information, call 718-671-1918, 718-671-7507 or 718-3203774. We are pleased to announce that Rev. Dr. Williams’ has a radio show on WMCA 570 AM on Fridays at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Dr. Williams is the author of “Principle Centered Living: 9 Reasons To Maintain Your Values in a Pressure Filled World” and Founder of SEW Universal, Inc. Book sales support The Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center, Inc. Kindly visit his Websites: www.P r in cip leC en t er ed L ivin g.com or www.R evDr Sh eld on E W illia m s.com .

Temple Beth-El We invite you to join us for the High Holidays, this year, 5771. The holidays are upon us. Temple Beth-El remains the only Reform Temple in Co-op City. Women are full and equal participants in all aspects of worship, including Torah. Come and celebrate with us and actively participate in this high point of our faith. Services for the Holidays begins with the Evening Rosh Hashanah Service on Wednesday evening, Sept. 8 at 8:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 9 and resume with the morning service on Thursday, Sept. 9 at 10:30 a.m. Services for Yom Kippur begin with

the Kol Nidre Service on Friday evening, Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Dreiser Center, Room 9. Yom Kippur Morning Services will resume at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday morning Sept. 18, Room 9, Dreiser. PUBLIC YISKOR will be conducted at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. in Dreiser, Room 9 on Saturday the 18th of September. Our Services are presented in a very comfortable blend of English and Hebrew, enhanced by the wonderful Cantorial singing of our devoted Spiritual Leader, Cantor Dennis Tobin. Cantor Tobin has been part of this Congregation for over 34 years.

Non-members can still purchase tickets at the special reduced fee of $18 per ticket per person. Please call the Temple at 6719719 to reserve your tickets. They will also be available at the door on Wednesday, Sept. 8. Tickets can be mailed to you if you leave the necessary information on the Temple answering machine. We join with Israel and the Jewish people throughout the world to celebrate this high point of our heritage. Our High Holidays brings us together and we welcome all who identify with the Jewish faith to join us and participate with us this year - if not now - when? Temple BethEl

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Monday, August 23

Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

Library

Crochet & Knitting

Library

9:30 - 1:00 pm Rm. 49

9:00 am Rm. 7

9:30 - 1 pm Rm. 31

Dominoes 10:00 am Rm. 45 Around The Lunch Table

Stay Well Exercise

11:30 am Rm. 49

11:00 am Rm. 7

Dominoes

Bingo

Freestyle Dancing

2 pm Rm. 25

1:00 pm Rm. 49

Internet Cafe

12:30 - 2 pm Rm. 2 (on vac.)

Alert & Alive 10:00 am Rm. 31

Bingo 11:00 am Rm. 31

Word Games

2 - 4 pm Rm. 34

10:00 am Rm. 2

Walking Club

Afternoon Movie

2 pm Rm. 25

2 - 4 pm Rm. 7

Tuesday, August 24

Current Events 10:00 am Rm 31

Dominoes

Bingo

10:00 am Rm. 49

Library, Exercise, Chat Session

10:00 am Rm. 31

Tai Chi

9:30 am – 1:00 pm Rm. 7

Beg. Self Defense

11:00 am Rm. 45

Alert & Alive

9:00 am Rm. 31

Bingo

Adv. Self Defense

1:00 pm Rm. 49

10:30 am Rm. 7 (on vac.)

10:00 am Rm. 31

Internet Cafe

Mixed Cultural Dance

Dominoes

2 - 4 pm Rm. 34

2:30 pm Rm. 25 2 - 4 pm Rm. 25

Kosher

Mon., Orange-pineapple juice, baked tilapia w/lemon, August steak fries, tossed salad 23 w/dressing

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Orange chicken, shell pasta, oriental blend vegs

Whole wheat bread, apple sauce

Tues., August 24

Sliced turkey breast w/brown gravy, red bliss potato, peas & carrots

Salisbury steak & onions w/gravy, mashed potato, carrots & peas

Rye bread, fresh oranges

Wed., August 25

Apple juice, beef meatloaf w/gravy, chopped spinach

Chicken cutlet, steak fries, Italian blend

Whole wheat bread, diced pears

Thurs., August 26

Orange juice, Rosemary chicken, yams, green beans

Spare ribs, rice & peas, lettuce & tomato salad w/dressing

Rye bread, bananas

Fri., Orange juice, Tilapia fish, Mexican tuna salad, potato August corn, collard greens salad, three bean salad 27

Whole wheat bread, B-day cake

10:30 am Aud. A

Tuesday Movie w/popcorn

Word Games

Date:

2-4 pm Rm. 7

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

Wednesday, August 25

Stay Well Exercise 10:00 am Rm. 31

Dominoes

Line Dancing

10:00 am in Rm. 45

11:00 am Rm. 31

Spelling Bee

Dominoes

10:00 am in Rm. 49

2:30 pm Rm. 25

Spanish Practice Class 10:30 am

Word Games 2 - 4 pm Rm. 25

Bingo 2:00 pm Rm. 25

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd (on vac.)

Library, Exercise, Chat Session 9:30 am – 1:00 pm Rm. 7

Garden Club

Computer lab Bingo1:00 pm Rm. 49

10:30 am Rm. 7

Internet Cafe

11:00 am Rm. 2 Art 1:00 - 4 pm Rm. 7

2 - 4 pm Rm. 34

Tai Chi

9:00 - 10:00 am Rm. 31

Thursday, August 26

Library/Exercise/Chat

Library

Dominoes

9:30 am – 1:00 pm Rm. 7

9:00 am – 1:00 pm Rm. 31

10:00 am Rm. 45

Line Dancing 10 am Aud. A

Chat session

Stay Well Exercise 10 -11 am Rm. 45

Belly Dancing

9:30 am – 1:00 pm Rm. 31

Spelling Bee

12:30 pm Aud. A Handi-Flex1 pm Aud. A

Dominoes

Bingo

2:30 pm Rm. 25

Word Games 2 - 4 pm Rm. 25 Bingo 2:00 pm Rm. 25

1:00 pm Rm. 49

Thursday movie w/popcorn

Internet Cafe

2 - 4 pm Rm. 7

2 - 4 pm Rm. 34

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

Dominoes

Crochet & Knitting 9:00 am Rm. 2

9:30 am Rm. 31

10 am Rm. 45 Art 10:00 am Rm. 45

Spelling Bee

Self Defense

11:00 am Rm. 31

10:00 am Rm. 45 Bingo 1:00 pm Rm. 49

10 am Rm. 7

Dominoes 2:30 pm Rm. 31

Internet Cafe

11:00 am Rm. 8 (on vac.)

2 - 4 pm Rm. 34

Afternoon Movie

Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Friday

2 - 4 pm Rm. 7

“Movie Madness”

Friday, August 27

11:00 am Rm. 49

Word Games 2 - 4 pm Rm. 25

Bingo 2:00 pm Rm. 25

10:00 -11:30 am Rm. 49

Day at the Movies w/popcorn Meditative Moments

*Schedule subject to changes without notice*

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

WEEKLY TRIPS 1st Monday: Stew Leonard’s $5 1st & 3rd Mondays: Super Wal-Mart $12 BOWLING WILL RESUME ON SEPT. 7TH! SWIMMING CLASSES WILL RESUME SEPT. 24TH!

To register for trips and classes, please call:

(718) 320-2066 Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation

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

Upcoming Events/Trips I NT E R NE T C AF É E VE RY DAY AT T H E E I NST E I N SE NI O R C E NT E R 135 Einstein Loop, FROM 2:00 4:00 P.M. IN ROOM 34. You can explore on the web, check your e-mail, etc. NOTE: THIS IS NOT A COMPUTER CLASS. You need to be able to use the computer on your own. A F T E R NO O N M OV I E S AT DR E I SE R F RO M 2: 00 – 4: 00 P.M . I N R OO M 7 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Popcorn will be served. Come and join us to play Bingo, Word Games & Dominoes in the Bartow Senior Center from 2 - 4 p.m. on Monday and Friday and 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. on Tuesday - Thursday in Room 25. P L E ASE NOT E : Monday, August 23rd, Diabetic Group will meet at Dreiser Senior Center at 177 Dreiser Loop in Room 7 at 1:00 p.m. C AR E G I VE R S G R O UP …….. (for p eop le wh o a r e t a kin g ca r e of a loved on e.) The Caregivers Group is expected to meet Tuesday, August 24th from 1 - 2 p.m. at the Bartow Center located at 2049 Bartow Avenue in Room 31. We meet every other Tuesday. For more information please call: Sima Musarskaya at 718-320-2066, ext. 2005. New Yor k Aq u a r iu m , C oney I sla n d – F r ida y, Au gust 27t h 10 a .m . - 3 p .m . $25 - Trip includes admission to aquarium, 4D Movie Theatre experience - Planet Earth:

Shallow Seas showings at 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m., Shark feeding 10:30 a.m., Penguin Feeding at 10:50 a.m., Sea Otter Feeding 2:00 p.m. Transportation/boxed lunch. You can eat lunch at the picnic area. Pickups-Dreiser - 8:00 a.m., Bartow -8:15 a.m., Einstein - 8:30 a.m. You can register at the senior centers or the Bartow office or by calling 718-3202066. Fliers are at the Bartow office and the senior centers. J E R S E Y G A R DE N S M AL L & I KE A - Tuesday, August 31st - 3 Hours of shopping at mall and 2 hours at Ikea for only $15. Price includes transportation/boxed lunch. Pick-ups will be as follows: 8:00 a.m. Bartow, 8:15 a.m. Dreiser Loop and 8:30 a.m. Einstein Loop. Come and join us for the J ASA L a b or Da y BBQ at Orchard Beach on Friday, September 3rd from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lunch includes: hamburger, hot dog, corn on the cob, cole slaw, and watermelon. Beverages: ice tea and lemonade. Music, dancing, and raffles. Price is $5 in advance and $6 the day of event. Pickups: All pickups will be at 9 a.m. from Bartow, Dreiser and Einstein. Multiple pickups will be made to accomodate every member. To register and pay, please go to any of the local senior centers. If you have any questions, please feel free to call 718-320-2066 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fliers located at the centers. P lea se br ing you r b ea ch ch a ir s.

Blood Pressure screenings Tr a in ed volu n t eer s a r e p r ovid in g fr ee b lood p r essu r e scr een in gs t o t h e 60+ com m u n it y conven ien t ly loca t ed a t a ll t h r ee C o-op C it y com m u n it y cen t er s. All you n eed is t o b ecom e a m em b er b y sim p ly fillin g ou t a sh or t a p p lica t ion for m a va ila b le a t a n y of t h e loca l cen t er s. L O C AT I O NS & SC H E DUL E : 135 E in st ein L oop , R oom 45, ever y 2n d & 4t h F r id a y, 10: 00 a .m . – 11: 30 a .m . • 2049 Ba r t ow Aven u e, R oom 28, ever y 1st & 3r d Wed n esd a y, 10: 00 a .m . – 11: 30 a .m . • 177 Dr eiser L oop , R oom 7, ever y 1st & 3r d T h u r sd a y, 10: 00 a .m . – 11: 30 a .m .

Co-op City Times / August 21, 2010

WEEKLY SCHEDULE RELIGIOUS Circle of Christ Church: Fri., 8/27; 6:00 pm & Sun., 8/29; 9:00 am; Church Service (Bartow Rooms 28 & 31)

Church of the New Vision Bible Study: Sun., 8/29; 9:00 am (Einstein Room 38)

Deeper Life Bible Church: Tues., 8/24; 5:00 pm (Dreiser Room 1) Faith@Work Christian Church: Sun., 8/29; 8:00 am (Dreiser Room 8) Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15: Sun., 8/29; 10:00 am (Einstein Room 35) Harvest Restoration Ministries: Sun., 8/29; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room 10)

SENIORS JASA Senior Services “Luncheon”: Mon., - Fri., 8/23- 8/27; 8:00 am (Bartow Room 31)

SERVICE & CIVIC Weight Watchers Nutrition Program: Tues., 8/24; “Meeting Time” 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room 4)

North Bronx Youth Sports “Summer Camp”: Mon., - Fri., 8/23 - 8/27; 7:30 am (Einstein Room 38)

Baychester Library Events

COME &VISIT THE LIBRARY Special Program for Children — A Summer Reading Celebration Friday, August 27th • 2:00 p.m. — “Big Top Show” Come one, come all and behold: the science circus is about to begin. Step into our three rings of fun as we present a series of chemistry and physics demos that explain how a bed of nails can provide a great night’s sleep or how important balance can be to a tight rope walker. You’ll be amazed as we hatch our super secret “Snooberfish” eggs and take an amazing high dive that won’t make a splash! When it comes to fun science, we provide the greatest show on earth. A celebration for the Summer Reading 2010 program. Participants may only attend the celebration at the library location where they are registered. For ages 5 and older.

Sing for Life, Sing for Joy — Pamela Warrick-Smith A Ten-Session Workshop To Promote Enjoyment of Choral Singing PRE-REGISTRATION A MUST! DO IT NOW! Sept. 14, 21, 28: Oct. 12, 19, 26; Nov. 9, 16, 23, 30 • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Teens Advisory Group — Tuesday, August 24 • 4:00 p.m. What’s happening in your world? Wht’s the hottest book, movie, or cd right now?

Kids Reading Aloud: Wednesday, August 25 • 2:30 p.m. Chess (Game Only) — Wednesday, August 25 • 3:30 p.m. Teens Book Group — Wednesday, August 25 • 4:30 p.m. Chess Club — Thursday, August 26 • 3:30 p.m. Slap ‘em Down & Stack ‘em Up — Friday, August 27 • 3:00 p.m.

AARP Chapter #4997 F YI : for 75 years, Social Security has been a sacred promise to Americans. However, on this 75th Anniversary of Social Security, all the talk in Washington is about budget cuts and numbers. We need to remind Congress what Social Security means to millions of Americans who depend on it every day – we need to let Congress know we’re counting on them to protect Social Security for today’s seniors and generations to come. F YI -2: Our first meeting for 2010/2011 is scheduled for M O NDAY, SE P T E M BE R 13t h at 1 p.m. in Dreiser Loop Community Center - Auditorium “A”. All m em b er s m u st sh ow your Pea ch tr ee Ch a pter membership ID card when signing in at the door. If you are coming for the first time to visit and/or would like to join the Chapter, you mu st sh ow you r Na t ion a l m em ber sh ip ca r d. Anyone without an ID card, will n ot be able to attend the meeting. To notify Peachtree Chapter of illness or bereavement, contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator - 718 6715493. 2010 TOUR COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES: De cem b er 30 (T h u r s.), 2010 J a nu a r y 1 (Sa t .), 2011 – New Yea r ’s E ve a t t h e Desm on d H ot el (M a lver n , PA); includes 4 hour stay at the Sands Casino (Bethlehem, PA) or free time in the town of Bethlehem; after checking-in,

dinner & show at the Desmond Hotel; buffet breakfast at the hotel; ch oice for t he da y (New Yea r ’s E ve): 4-hour stay in Atlantic City or a narrated tour of Philadelphia or shopping at the King of Prussia Mall or a day at the Desmond (playing cards, a movie, Bingo or swimming); attend the New Year’s Eve Cocktail Party and Surf & Turf Dinner w/Open Bar, Champagne Toast, Hats, Noise Makers, Music & Dancing & more; New Year’s Day Brunch w/music & dancing and a show before departing for home — $530/p er son d ou b le; $630 single; $520/p er son t r ip le; $100 dep osit d ue wit h r eser va t ion for m ($50/p er son Tr ip I nsur a n ce – op t ion a l) – con t a ct Delor es – 718 379-2176. 2011 SAVE THE DATE J a n u a r y 19-29, 2011 – “ No-F ly” C r u ise W in t er E sca p e; 11 days/10 nights; depart from New York via Deluxe Motor Coach w/overnight stops; arriving in Charleston (SC) to board the ship to Key West (FL); Nassau & Freeport (Bahamas); returning with overnight stops; pricing to be announced; trip insurance optional (recommended); $125 d ep osit a n d a R egist r a t ion For m d u e t oget h er for ea ch p er son t r a vellin g — BO O K A.S.A.P., lim ited ca tegor ies a va ila b le a t th e Gr ou p r a t e; 2nd payment ($500) due August 1; Final payment due Oct. 1st – cont a ct J ea n ne – 718 379-3742. —Delores Debnam

Goose Island Seniors Wednesday, August 25, is the date for the Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $2. Everyone is welcome to join us. Refreshments served. Sunday, August 29, Sunday Bingo in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $3. Refreshments served, everyone is welcome. Tuesday August 31, we are going to Mt. Airy Casino. Stand-by only. Pickup time is 8:30 a.m. at our three usual bus stops: Einstein Center, Asch Loop (back of Library) and Dreiser Loop. Rebate: $30.00 slot play plus $5 toward food. Also, don’t forget to bring your picture I.D. card. On Thursday, October 21 we will have our first general meeting at 1:30 p.m. and

also our Chinese auction. Thursday, November 11 we are having our End of the Year Party at Sea sh or e R est a u r a n t . Price is $50 per person. Everyone is welcome to join us. Music and entertainment by Mr. Williard. You will have seven entrees to choose from: shrimp scampi, fried shrimp, filet of sole, rosemary chicken, baked salmon, veal cutlet parmigiana and prime rib of beef. Also, wine and soda will be served at the table along with dessert, coffee and tea. See Ann or Mary for more information or come to Room 39 at 135 Einstein Center Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. 4:30 p.m. or call (718) 370-9613. —Mary Pi1la

It’s time for Uno and Jenga madness! For ages 12 to 18.

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Einstein Cancer Fund General membership meeting, Tuesday, September 7th at 1:30 p.m. in Room 38. We will be collecting payments for the raffle luncheon, etc. Deadline for payments is due by September 14th. Tuesday, September 14th, Mount Airy Casino. Cost per person is $27 with a bonus slot play of $30 and a $5 food voucher. Time of pick-up is 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser. Annual Raffle Luncheon—Saturday, September 25th at the Seashore Restaurant in City Island at noon. Cost per person: $48 and you will receive raffle tickets for the gift drawings hoping that everyone will be a sure winner. The entrée choices are with all the trimmings are as

follows: shrimp scampi, filet of sole, fried shrimp, veal cutlet parmesan, or prime rib roast of beef and dessert. Please join us. Everyone is welcomed. If you cannot reach us during the course of the day, please call us in the evening. For all of the above events, contact Mildred at 718-320-0288, Loretta at 718671-2958, or Lydia at 718-671-3005. For memorial cards, please call Loretta. Our prayers of healings and good wishes go out to Stephen Gantwarg who is recovering from heart surgery. Stephen is the son of Marlene and Ronnie Gantwarg. Good health and healings are wished to all. —Lyd ia R u a s

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

“Heal us, O God, and we shall be healed. Grant complete healing for all our ailments, for Thou, O God art our King, our faithful and merciful Healer.” Daily Service; One day, an elderly woman watched her old doctor skillfully bandaging the wound of her grandchild. After several minutes she said: “Doctor, you have treated three generations of my family, and you have perfected the art of healing.” The wise old doctor replied, “Thank you, but I only dress the wounds: God does the healing.” There is expressed in these perceptive words the true relationship between man and God. Man’s responsibility is

to dress the wounds of suffering that exist about him, and, through God, healing will be affected. We have within us the power to help heal the sores of society. We can live and help when we see our responsibilities to give. We can demonstrate to the world that we truly care - care enough to give the very most. All we need do is dress the wounds, and as they heal, we ourselves will be healed in turn. For there is no prayer without care, no belief without grief, no healing without feeling. The mystery of healing is that he who applies the dressing as well as he who receive the balm is healed.

Young Israel of Co-op City Young Israel of Co-op City, located at 147 Dreiser Loop (lower level of Shopping Center #1), is pleased to announce that tickets for the 2010 High Holidays are now available. We cordially invite you to worship with us. Young Israel’s Spiritual Leader, Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, will officiate and it is known that his rendition of the holiday services are noteworthy. Rabbi Berl is a faculty member of Yeshiva University’s Belz School of Jewish Music. He has

been serving in this capacity for more than fifty years teaching liturgical music and has been acknowledged as an expert in this field. To contact Young Israel, please call 671-2300. An answering machine will pick up your message and your call will definitely be returned, Join us and enjoy Rabbi Berl’s inspiring sermons and Cantorial renditions. Thank you and we look forward to welcoming you at our high Holy Day services.

Co-op City Jewish Center Tickets for the High Holy Days will be on sale this week. Saturday services are continuing thanks to those people who attend. Please try to attend whenever possible. We would like to remind our members and any Jewish people in Co-op City looking for a conservative synagogue, we are still here, and all are welcome. Try to take a Saturday and come to services when you can.

Frieda will be in the office Monday and Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m., if anyone wants to drop off their donations or dues. Plans for the High Holy Days are set. Rabbi Pamela Barmash and Cantor Jerru Schneider will be with us again this year. For information regarding the Synagogue or questions, please get in touch with Frieda at 718-671-3679 —Frieda Epstein

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Traditional Synagogue The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 115 Einstein Loop, welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. 718-379-6920 Note: NEW office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday, during the summer when we have Bingos scheduled, we are here from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Candle lighting on Friday August 27 is before 7:20 p.m. Shabbos ends today, Saturday August 21, at 8:29 p.m. We recite Havdallah (The Recital over the Wine) at the end of Shabbos. Mincha services on Saturday, August 21 are at 7:00 p.m. The Community is always welcome to attend our various functions and enjoy a great day of fun and friendship. Rabbi Kronengold is encouraging you all to attend his most informative classes. The evening class will take place at 7:15 p.m. The topic for this week is Study of the Torah. Coming Events Saturday, August 21 - Services are at 9 a.m. The parsha is Kee Ta yt za y. Sunday August 22 at 1:30 p.m. – Synagogue Bingo. The cost is $3.00 per person. Have a fun afternoon with friends

at Traditional. The admission includes refreshments. Please note – all Bingos start at 1:30 p.m. Good and Welfare Happy Birthday and Anniversary greetings to all who are celebrating during the month of August. Happy Birthday to Steven Schwartz on August 24 and Esther Waxman on August 28. Many more happy and healthy celebrations to all. Special Birthday wishes to Florence Berland. We are so pleased to welcome back to Traditional Synagogue for the High Holidays Cantor Oscar Berry. He has a beautiful voice and will enhance the festivities along with Rabbi Daniel Z. Kronengold. Tickets are on sale for the High Holidays on Tuesdays, August 24 and 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sundays, August 22 and 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Synagogue has purchased 8 new fans to keep you all cool and comfortable. All donations would be greatly appreciated to help defray the cost of the purchase. Please help! Dues for 2010 are now in order! Please! –Support the Synagogue. We n e ed you r h elp NOW. Thank you. Shalom! —M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsky

Co-op City Jewish Center Sisterhood Monday game days will continue as usual for your pleasure. There is always room for new players, canasta, mahjong, rummy-O, etc. For a $3.00 donation, you can enjoy

company and refreshments. We are hoping to meet new players and members. For information pertaining to the Sisterhood, please call Frieda at 671—F r ieda E p st ein 3679.

Help homeless and less fortunate children get school supplies Once again, New York State Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto has started his annual school supply drive and has made his offices available to receive donations of school supplies for needy children. There will be collection boxes at both of his offices, 3602 East Tremont Avenue and 177 Dreiser Loop Community Center, room 12. The donations will be for children between grades three and twelve and will be distributed to children throughout the Bronx.

“Having the proper school supplies is the first step towards getting the children in the right frame of mind to learn,” said Assemblyman Benedetto. The Assemblyman has called upon his community to help him help others. The drive will begin this week and continue throughout the month of September. If there are any questions, please contact the offices of Assemblyman Michael Benedetto at East Tremont Avenue (718) 892-2235 or Co-op City (718) 320-2220.

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Faith In God Church & Bible Institute Inc., HQ. Pastor, President, and Founder Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little and Assistant Pastor, Minister Vernon Little extend to everyone a healthy, happy, prosperous welcome! Let’s take time to count our blessings…we have a lot to be thankful for. We also need to walk in love, and be quick to forgive. God’s Word says in J oh n 13:33-35: 33 “Little children, I shall be with you a little while longer. You will seek Me; and as I said to the Jews, ‘Where I am going, you cannot come,’ so now I say to you. 34 A new commandment I give to you,

that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” Invitations: This Saturday, we will have our 2nd annual prayer-reunion at 3 p.m. Please come out, and let’s pray until something happens. We will furnish our t-shirts for everyone to use. You can leave them for us to have them cleaned for each year. God has spoken already that we are to

increase our conventions to twice a year. The next one will be Sunday, Sept. 19 at 5 p.m. The speaker will be Minister Marlon Young. Please make plans to attend. Church doors open today at 3 p.m. for a Sweet Hour of Prayer. Tomorrow morning at 10 a.m., Dr. Little teaches a Sunday school class. Morning Worship is at 11 a.m. Please come out and support these services. Also, go to YouTube and see Min. Vernon Little’s video for his song ‘Proverbs.’ Bible Institute classes will resume on September 25th. Registration is avail-

able until the day of. The fee is $5.00 per student. 1. ‘Book of Revelation’ is from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 2. ‘Evangelism’ is from 12:35 p.m. 1:35 p.m. 3. ‘Pastor’s Class’ for ministers only 1:40 p.m. - 2:40 p.m. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone numbers are (347) 276-4925 and (718) 671-3627. Jesus loves you, and so do we. —M in . Ver non L it tle

Church of the Savior Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr. Pastor, Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder, Rev. McMillian Assistant Pastor and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to ever y 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 Coop City community; a warm welcome awaits you!! We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 718-320-0002 or 917-734-4058 for more information. Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living God?

Do you want to be connected to people who care about you, not what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you. Church of the Savior is located at 120 DeKruif Place – street level, (under Building #7 near Dreiser Loop). Take the 38 or QBX1 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl. Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, will be proclaiming God’s word this Sunday. Sunday Morning Schedule Adult Bible Study - 9:15 a.m. Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m. Good News! Our children’s Sunday school is ready to teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service. Discou n t t ick et s a r e a va ila b le for

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