Co-op City Times 09/03/11

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Vol. 46 No. 36

Saturday, September 3, 2011

Con Ed pays Co-op City $400,000 for electricity produced by cogeneration

BY JIM ROBERTS The checks are now in and the Co-op City community has received a total of $402,634 from Con Edison for electricity that the utility company bought from the Riverbay cogeneration plant from April through July.

Riverbay received $65,775 for April electricity sales, $81,280 for May, $127,041 for June and $128,538 for July, according to figures from the Riverbay Finance Department. The period represents the first four months of the 2011/2012 fiscal year, one third of the budget period.

That money from selling excess cogeneration electricity produced by the Riverbay Power Plant represents almost pure profit because the costs to create it are covered by the money budgeted to operate the plant while it produces all of Co-op City’s electricity needs.

Through cogeneration, Riverbay recovers up to 80% of the steam created when it

drives the turbines that create electricity for Co-op City. Turning that steam into electricity is the critical factor in cogeneration and makes more power available to sell to Con Ed. A conservative estimate of the potential revenue that cogeneration can produce each year was set at $600,000, but these first payments from Con Ed suggest that even larger profits could be possible.

Arthur Debowsky, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Great Eastern Energy, the company that represents Riverbay in marketing its available power to outside utilities, said that $600,000 is a very low end, early estimate and the figure could actually be much higher.

Riverbay will likely be able to sell the power during nine months of the year.

Debowsky said the only time selling excess electricity is not feasible is when the plant is transitioning between cooling (Continued on page 4)

Public Safety detective and residents run down iPhone robber

BY BILL STUTTIG A young man who stole and ran off with an iPhone placed on a table at the Panera Bread restaurant in Bay Plaza got more than he bargained for on Monday afternoon when the victim and

several other witnesses chased him down with the help of Public Safety Detective Debra Smith.

The incident began shortly before (Continued on page 5)

More balconies to be reopened in coming weeks

BY ROZAAN BOONE The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) has notified Riverbay Corporation that several more balcony lines in Co-op City buildings affected by the vacate order of May, 2010 are ready to be reopened.

In this newest batch of rescind orders, the city has approved the reopening of balconies along the E line in Buildings 1 A&B, 2 A&B, 3A and along the A and B lines in Building 5B after a recent inspec-

tion of the Local Law 11 work that had to be completed was performed by city Buildings inspectors and approved for reopening.

The E line balconies are in the front of Buildings 1 A&B, as are the E-line balconies in Buildings 2 A&B, and Building 3A. The A & B line balconies in Building 5B also face the front of the building. In these 7 apartment lines, a total of 158 balconies will

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Tuesday is deadline to comment on proposed carrying charge increase; DHCR conference on Thursday

BY ROZAAN BOONE Co-op City shareholders have until this Tuesday, September 6, 2011 to send written comments to the New York State Division of Homes and Community Renewal (DHCR) about the proposed 1% carrying charge increase slated for October 1, 2011.

Comments should be mailed to Ricardo Cabodevilla, Housing Management Representative, New York State Homes and Community Renewal, Housing Management Bureau, 25 Beaver Street – 6th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10004.

In addition, a conference has been scheduled by DHCR for Thursday, September 8, at 7 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium for “cooperators, the housing company and other interested parties to discuss the financial data and proposed carrying charge increase and possible time frames for implementation,” according to the DHCR notice to shareholders which was published in the Co-op City Times on July 30, 2011. The audited Riverbay Corporation Financial Reports was published in the December 4, 2010 issue of the Co-op City Times. These financial reports are also available for shareholders’ inspection at their respective Cooperator Service Office (CSO). In addition to the July 30, 2011 issue of the Co-op City

Times, notice of the increase was also posted on the bulletin boards in each building and townhouse.

Riverbay’s Board President Helen Atkins pointed out this week that the HCR conference is being held in the evening, not in the morning as has been the case in previous years, thereby limiting the number of shareholders who are able to attend because of work and other duties.

“I hope a majority of shareholders will find the later time more convenient and come out to the conference to voice their opinions, whatever they may be, about the proposed carrying charge increase, to ask pertinent questions and get the answers they need from management and HCR staff,” said Atkins. “It is very important that HCR hears from us as cooperators, whether at the conference or through written correspondence before the Tuesday, September 6, 2011 postmark deadline.”

DHCR scheduled the conference with shareholders and solicited their written input which must be postmarked by Tuesday, September 6, 2011 after Riverbay submitted an application for an increase in the maximum average monthly room carrying charges. The application asks for a 1% increase effective October 1, (Continued on page 4)

Co-op City spared the wrath of Irene

BY BILL STUTTIG While much of the Tri-State region and the entire northeast suffered devastating effects from Hurricane and then Tropical Storm Irene, Co-op City, fortunately, suffered very little damage, largely due to days of preparation as the powerful storm’s approach became an inevitable reality.

“The entire Riverbay family, shareholders, as well as staff, came together

to do everything possible to minimize the terrible risk that the storm represented,” said Riverbay General Manager Vernon Cooper. “Days of meetings with department heads where every possible scenario was discussed and every precautionary action was planned and taken helped to spare the community from any significant lasting damage and (Continued on page 2)

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Have a Happy and Safe Labor Day Weekend.

(See pa ge 6 for h olida y closin g & Co-op City Times dea dlin e n otice.)

Hurricane Irene knocked down a tree in Education Park between Truman High School and P.S. 178.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

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more importantly, any potential safety risk for the residents. Residents began to be notified as early as Thursday of the impending storm and the steps we needed them to take to ensure their safety and the safety of others, and everyone came through and did what had to be done. I especially want to thank the building association leaders who were very active in making sure their neighbors were taking the proper steps, the most important being making sure all balconies were cleared of any and all objects that could become lifethreatening to themselves and others if carried away by the hurricane force winds. By Sunday evening, as the storm began to dissipate, it became increasingly clear that we were spared any significant damage and if it wasn’t for the full cooperation of all the residents, along with the very hard work of many Riverbay departments, this very likely would not have been the case. Thank you to everyone.”

Riverbay Ombudsman Joe Boiko, who led the effort to notify the residents of the storm’s danger and the steps that needed to be taken, said notices were sent out on many fronts, from flyers in the buildings, to notices on the crawler, numerous items placed in the Co-op City Times that was delivered the morning before the storm, and alerts sent to residents via the Riverbay and the Department of Public Safety’s Send Word Now system, which accesses most phones, cell phones, I-phones and

Blackberries in use by residents here.

‘The Building Associations were particularly helpful,” Boiko said, “as the vast majority of them helped tremendously in knocking on doors and getting the message out to all the residents, that everything needed to come off the balconies for the safety of everyone.”

Chief Frank Apollo, commander of the Department of Public Safety, said that making sure that all residents had their balconies clear was a big priority for his patrolling officers. Patrol cars were dispatched throughout the community, and checked each building and even the townhouses to make sure that everything was removed from balconies and patios. As the storm began to rage later into Saturday evening, Public Safety cars continued to patrol the community, advising everyone they saw outside to get off the streets as soon as possible for their own safety.

Residents who needed it were transported to one of the three shelters set up in each community center by Riverbay.

The city’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) assigned to Community Board 10 also set up a shelter inside Truman High School.

But the vast majority of residents chose to ride out the storm within the safety of their own homes, heeding the advice of Riverbay and others to do so by staying as far away from windows as possible.

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Maintenance staff boarded up the windows in the Bartow and Dreiser Community Centers hours before the storm so those two locations could be used a safe shelters for residents.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

Wahhab, a key CERT member, said: “Fortunately, the storm did not come into our area as fierce as some predicted and it was more like some of the strong nor’easters that we have experienced in recent years.”

But despite the storm losing its Hurricane status just before making landfall in extreme southern Brooklyn, it did cause considerable, if not extreme, damage to the coastal south-facing communities of Long Island and Brooklyn and the communities facing western Long Island

Sound, such as nearby City Island, Mamaroneck, Larchmont and Rye, as well as the coastal towns of southern Connecticut. Inland flooding devastated communities situated near rivers and lakes in New Jersey, Connecticut, upstate New York, Vermont, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. More than 10 million people throughout the northeast lost power for several days.

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2nd Combing ty Blood p Cinext Co-oDrive Co-op City Community Fair to be held Sept. 10 The Co-op City Community Fair, sponsored by the Riverbay Fund, will be held on Saturday, September 10, 12-6 p.m. on the Section 5 Greenway.

There will be plenty of food and drinks, entertainment, games, prizes, and much, much more.

Come on down and have a great time.

For vendor information, please contact the Riverbay Community Relations Office at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3532.

The rain date is Saturday, September 17.

Next CB 10 meeting The next Community Board 10 meeting will be held in Co-op City on Thursday, September 15, 7:30 p.m., in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue. For additional information, please call the Community Board at (718) 892-1161.

Art classes for youth at BVA The Baychester Visual Arts Association is forming art classes for youth between the ages of 10 and 17. Classes will be held on Wednesdays from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. and start on Wednesday, Sept. 14.

For more information, please call Mr. Groves at 201-862-0847 or K. Klaus at 718-379-6074.

CCPD’s annual Handball Classic The Co-op City Department of Public Safety and the Riverbay Fund will present the 4th Annual Handball Classic for all ages on Saturday, September 10, at the Section 5 handball courts from 12-6 p.m.

There will be competition for all divisions and skill levels: 6-11 years old, 12-16 years old, 17 and older; Beginner, amateur and pro.

Registration will take place at the handball court at 12 p.m. Children must bring their parent/guardian to sing up for this fun event.

Have a safe and enjoyable Labor day!

Irene Mike Sanders, Riverbay’s Director of Maintenance, said one of the biggest concerns was the elevator machine rooms that sit on top of the roof of each building, 65 in total.

To help prevent water from getting into these rooms and then into the elevator shafts, each engine room had to be boarded up, a task that took well into the night on Friday night.

Sanders said that in addition, each elevator pit sump pump was checked to see if it was in top working order.

Maintenance staff also inspected each roof top to make sure all loose objects were removed, and all flashing and other roof material was secure and not in danger of blowing off. All roof railings were also inspected and secured.

In addition to the boarding of the elevator machine rooms, the community rooms at Bartow and Dreiser Community Centers also had windows boarded up, which helped establish them as safe shelter locations.

In all, more than 200 sheets of plywood had to be purchased and put up in the days and hours leading up to the storm.

As the storm approach became certain as early as Friday, the Building and Grounds Department suspended all regular activities and special projects and devoted themselves exclusively to making the needed preparation. These included: removing all branches that were close to windows; removing all garbage and any objects that could be blown away creating hazards; making sure all

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dumpsters were firmly anchored within their dumpster pads; and filling sand bags and delivering them to the various departments.

Additional tasks included the cleaning of all roof and storm drains, the taping and reinforcing of all lobby windows and placing caution tape at all rear lobby doors. .

On Saturday before the storm hit, the trees, including this one near Section 5, were damaged grounds staff removed Several by the winds of Irene.

Photo by Bill Stuttig all garbage cans from the entire complex and stored them safely indoors and picked up and Director Brian Reardon reported no major stored all wooden pallets from the Peartree problems. Building 6 lost its hot water for garbage processing facility. The facility about 90 minutes and Buildings 20, 21, ceased operations hours before the storm and 22 lost domestic water intermittently until about 4 p.m. Sunday. started.

Also, there were temporary problems On Sunday, Grounds supervisor Mr. Michael Ambo, remained on standby and with three elevators on Sunday, Ombudsman then began the process of cleaning broken Boiko reported.

Chief Apollo reported no storm-related trees and branches and other debris from the community by early Sunday afternoon. injuries.

A number of trees were knocked down These clean-up operations resumed again in and around Co-op City and dozens Monday morning.

Power Plant staff worked around the more lost branches. Most of the debris left clock to make sure the electricity stayed behind was cleaned up by noon on on in the entire community. Power Plant Monday, if not sooner.

Quality of life crackdown continues with nine more arrests

BY BILL STUTTIG Public Safety officers and NYPD anticrime officers arrested nine individuals in Section 5 Thursday evening and each face a variety of charges including disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and inciting to riot.

The incident began shortly after 9 p.m.

Thursday when a number of Public Safety units responded to a report of a large group of individuals acting disorderly near Building 33.

NYPD anti-crime units responded as well and when the group was asked to disperse and move on, one man resisted and was promptly placed under arrest by NYPD officers. When several others in the group tried to intervene in preventing the arrest, they too were arrested. Several of those resisted arrest and it took a large number of officers to subdue each of the suspects.

Public Safety and NYPD 45th Precinct are in the midst of a quality of life crackdown in Co-op City following a shooting incident in Section 5 on August 16th in which two people involved in the altercation between two groups were shot. Two individuals were arrested shortly thereafter for their involvement in the shooting.

In the week that followed, Public Safety and the NYPD began a joint crackdown against chronic quality of life violations, which many believe can lead to the type of dangerous and potentially deadly

incident that occurred on August 16.

The 45th Precinct and Public Safety combined made 16 arrests on August 19th and 20th for a variety of quality of life infractions including disorderly conduct, public consumption of alcohol, trespassing, possession of a controlled substance and engaging in anti-social behavior. A number of summonses and community complaints were issued as well.

Chief Frank Apollo, Commanding Officer of the Department of Public

Safety, said: “The cooperation between the NYPD’s 45th Precinct and the Co-op City Department of Public Safety has enabled both law enforcement agencies to help rid the community of anti-social behavior thus improving the quality of life for our residents. Arrests of this nature send a strong message that there will be zero tolerance for those engaging in behavior that poses a threat to the safety and welfare of cooperators and visitors within our community.”

Visiting friends

Assemblyman Michael Benedetto (left) and Riverbay Board President Helen Atkins share a moment recently when the assemblyman visited seniors at the Bartow Senior Center and handed out Italian ices.

Photo by Jim Roberts

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2011, to be followed by another 1% to become effective on June 1, 2012.

The current average carrying charge in Co-op City is $192.22 per room, per month, and the proposed 1% increase would raise this figure by $1.92 to an average $194.14 per room monthly for apartments as of October 1, 2011, and $196.08 upon the next 1% increase on June 1, 2012.

Preliminary DHCR projections, however, call for a one-step $6.14 increase per room, per month; or a two-step $4.09 increase each, per room, per month.

DHCR’s projected increase is based on issuing a two-year budget using an adjustment factor of 90% (Shelter Rent 10%; Contingency and Vacancy 0%, and other

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0%), with the DHCR projections subject to later HCR review and revision. Any additional carrying charge increase ordered by HCR will consider an HCR Budget/Rent Review determination for Riverbay.

As stated in the notice to all cooperators of Riverbay Corporation on page 1 and repeated on page 11 of the July 30th Co-op City Times, comments submitted by shareholders will be reviewed by DHCR accountants, attorneys and housing management representatives. “After receipt of comments, additional analysis may be made of financial aspects of housing company operations and the financial schedules may be revised in light of information obtained.”

The notice to shareholders further states

that after reviewing cooperators’ comments, DHCR staff will then make recommendations to the Commissioner regarding the carrying charge increase and the Commissioner, who has the power pursuant to provisions of the Private Housing Finance Law, to fix carrying charges, appliance and parking charges, will make the final determination as to whether or not an increase is necessary and, if so, the amount required.

In determining the amount of the carrying charge increase, the DHCR Commissioner will consider “the extent to which the present carrying charges are sufficient to enable the housing company to meet its necessary expenditures, the vacancy rate, the size of the waiting list, the economic

impact the carrying charge increase would have on the residents and the market demand for apartments in the housing development.”

Once the DHCR Commissioner makes a decision on the amount of the increase, each cooperator will receive a copy of the Commissioner’s determination in the form of a Carrying Charge Order, which will state the amount of the carrying charge increase, if any, and the Commissioner’s basis for the decision.

The last mandated carrying charge increase ordered by DHCR was a 5% increase that was implemented in February 1, 2010 after a conference was held in the Dreiser Auditorium where cooperators were given an opportunity to comment.

paid for Local Law 11 repairs to balconies in many Co-op City buildings.

Another $4.8 million of the energy savings from the community’s cogeneration plant were used to finish its construction.

The cogeneration plant savings are now helping to fund the ongoing work throughout the community.

The idea of using the co-generation plant to produce excess power for sale was conceived as early as the mid-eighties, but only became possible when the recapitalization loan of 2004 provided the funds to begin the process of converting Riverbay’s existing plant to one capable of producing

Co-op City’s own electric power and also extra power for sale to generate revenue.

It was that vision of past Riverbay Boards of Directors and forward-looking Co-op City leaders who dreamed of a cogeneration plant that could one day provide millions of dollars for the community that made this new permanent revenue source a reality.

The ability of those Board members to look beyond obstacles and commit to progress for the good of all cooperators, and their courage to meet all the challenges along the way, will contribute to the financial health of Co-op City for many years to come.

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and heating seasons, a period of approximately two or three months a year.

The summer and winter months are likely to be the most profitable for the community, but exporting power will be worthwhile during the more moderate spring and autumn months as well, as long as the plant is operating fully and not transitioning.

The primary benefit of building the cogeneration plant is the ability to produce all of Co-op City’s electricity needs without buying any electricity from Con Edison. In the past two years since the cogeneration plant has come fully online, total energy costs have dropped from $46.7 million in the

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2008/09 fiscal year to $30.2 million in 2010/11, a reduction of $16.5 million.

In total, Co-op City has saved approximately $20.2 million since the plant went online in April, 2009. And that $20.2 million – which would have gone to Con Edison to pay electricity bills – has helped to pay for thousands of windows and terrace doors and balcony repairs over the past two years as part of the community’s massive rebuilding project.

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be reopened in the upcoming weeks.

This week, the Dreiser Cooperator Services Office (CSO) sent notification to shareholders with balconies along the referenced lines in the respective buildings to inform them of the balcony reopenings.

Shareholders with balconies along the E line in Buildings 1 A&B, 2 A&B and 3A, as well as on the A&B lines of Building 5B only are asked to call (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3460, to make an appointment which will be issued on Mondays through Friday, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., to have their balconies reopened, beginning on Tuesday, September 6.

Previously, in late June, the city’s DOB issued rescission orders for the balconies along the D lines of Buildings 1B, 2A, 3A and 5A and 5C for a total of 172 balconies which shareholders can now use.

During the balcony restoration work, it was noted that many balcony railings had openings which exceeded an acceptable width to ensure the safety of young children. Therefore, when shareholders make their appointments to reopen their balconies, Riverbay Maintenance personnel will install safety brackets as necessary on

those balconies at the same time.

“It’s a relatively simple process,” said Anthony Rasulo, Riverbay’s Director of Construction. “The balconies in these buildings are secured from inside the apartment, so we simply have to remove a screw and then proceed to install the brackets where needed, which should not take long.”

In May, 2010, the DOB issued vacate orders to stop shareholders from using their balconies in 7 Co-op City buildings after a fatal incident in midtown Manhattan resulted in a man falling to his death after his balcony railing apparently gave way.

The order affected 1,000 balconies in those seven buildings in Co-op City.

Prior to this change in policy by the DOB, residents were allowed to use their balconies as the community completed Local Law 11 work on the terraces and balconies, and up to that point, had done so in 28 of the 35 high-rise residential buildings in the development.

Balconies can only be reopened after all of them along a particular apartment line are completed and pass inspection by DOB inspectors.

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

If you SEE something, SAY something!

CARE AND MAINTENANCE FOR THE NEWLY COATED BALCONY In general, your newly restored balcony is durable and will be resistant to the most common elements. However, certain precautions should be taken to comply with the warranty so that it may achieve its fully expected service life. The following are precautions, as well as a general list of regulations regarding the care and maintenance of your balcony.

• Do not drill, nail or fasten any item that will penetrate the concrete area of the balcony and façade. This will prevent damage to the membrane, which protects the concrete on the balcony.

• Do not place outdoor, indoor carpet or floor covering of any kind. (This will trap moisture and quickly deteriorate the waterproof coating.)

• Do not paint, seal or apply any substance that will alter the appearance of the balcony.

• Do not use tables and chairs with sharp legs or drag these items across your balcony.

• You may clean your balcony using a mild liquid neutral cleaner and warm water with a soft bristle scrub brush. Rinse with a generous amount of clean water.

As stated on your Lease Agreement: • Propane grills are prohibited. Satellite dishes or any other items are not to be attached to any portions of the walls, ceilings or railing around your balcony.

• Certain pigeon netting will be allowed by obtaining approval from Riverbay Corporation. To start this processs, you may contact your Cooperator Service Office.

• Terraces are not to be used as storage space. This may result in permanent damage to the coating.

Lastly, your balcony is part of your apartment. If you decide to vacate or transfer from your apartment, you are responsible for any damage and deterioration to your balcony and if you have any questions or need further clarification, you may contact us at (718) 320–3300, Ext. 3458.

—C O O P E R AT O R SE RVI C E S O F F I C E (DR E I SE R )

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Robberies 2 p.m. Monday when a customer at Panera Bread placed her iPhone on the table as she began to enjoy her meal. The suspect apparently saw the phone and its distracted owner and quickly swiped it from the table and made a run for it.

But unfortunately for the foolish young man, the victim, quite literally, was not taking this crime sitting down According to Detective Smith, the victim, described as a woman in her 20’s, gave chase along with several other witnesses. The suspect ran out of Bay Plaza and proceeded west on Bartow Avenue towards Baychester Avenue. Detective

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Smith, who was in the Bartow Mall parking lot at the time, saw the pursuit and joined in.

The suspect was caught by a civilian seconds later at the Mobil station on the northwest corner of the Bartow and Baychester Avenue, and held there until Detective Smith arrived within seconds.

Detective Smith, with the assistance of Public Safety Officers Willie Pagan, Pablo Catala and Michael Marsanico, arrested the suspect, age 16, who was charged with petty larceny.

Smith said the young suspect was not a Co-op City resident and had no history

Thank you, Building 1 Association!

I am extremely touched by your thoughtfulness and generosity, as well as your community support as I venture off to college. Your graduation gift was an unexpected, pleasant surprise and I feel privilege to live among such kind, caring and good-hearted people.

Most appreciative, —Ant on M . H a n t on

Deep sadness With our prayers and deepest sympathies to the Torres family, I regret to announce the passing of Manuel A. Torres, 1935-2011, as he begins his final journey. He leaves behind his wife Maria; two daughters, Maria and Nelly, and son, Raul. Manuel was the brother of former Board Director Emmanuel Torres.

To the family, I leave these words: Know that when you are sorrowful, look again in your heart and you shall see that in truth you weep for that which has been your delight.

—R a ym on d T ir a d o

Be careful when using portable digital devices in public In response to a recent increase in the theft of portable digital devices such as iPhones, iPods and Tablets, residents are being asked by Public Safety to be careful when using these devices out in public.

Chief Frank Apollo said this week that recent cases of these valuable devices being forcibly taken from the user involve the use of these devices in public, but isolated areas where the victim can be easily spotted, followed and then have the device taken from them when they don’t expect it.

Students and young residents are often the victims of these crimes. To prevent this

from happening to you or your children, please make sure that these devices are only used in a safe secure area, preferably the safety of home, school, or the office, but if not, in a secure public area where you are surrounded by other people and not alone.

For most of us, the use of these devices has become part of our daily routine and in some cases, an absolute necessity for staying in touch with family or keeping up with work or study. But we still need to be careful and be mindful that these are valuable devices that are often coveted by criminals.

P r oced u r es for a ccep t in g la r ge it em d eliver ies When a shareholder is expecting a store delivery they should contact the sales office at least 24 hours in advance of the delivery to get the elevator padded. A permit is not required for a store delivery. Deliveries can be done Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday’s from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. .

A permit is needed however when a shareholder is bringing in items, such as furniture, large boxes, or appliances on their own. It may be a purchase from a store that they’ve decided to pick up or it may be items from a friend or relative. At least 24 hour notice is needed for a permit to be issued, and must be picked up from the sales office in Bartow Plaza. Only the lease holder is able to pick up a permit and must have picture ID with the current Riverbay address on the ID. The hours of use for a permit are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The office will allow 2 hours for a Saturday. The two hours must be between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and must be specified and written on the permit.

of prior incidents in the community.

Chief Frank Apollo, commander of the Public Safety Department, said: “Quick action by our officers and citizens enabled law enforcement to be successful in the apprehension of a suspect in this incident. It is imperative that every day citizens work closely with law enforcement authorities and become involved and concerned in the everyday issues within their community. I not only commend my officers for their quick action, but also the citizens who became involved in this situation for they should be viewed as heroes to us all.”

Apollo added, “The theft of personal digital communication devices, such as iPhones and Blackberries, has become a problem here in Co-op City, as well as practically everywhere else and we continually warn residents here to be mindful to safeguard these phones when they are not in use and, more importantly, do not use them in situations when their safety is compromised, such as when they are alone in isolated public locations. We have had several incidents in the past in which these devices were forcibly removed, placing the victim in danger of injury of worse.”

Congratulations and Happy Birthday, sweetheart Monique Ethel-Aschleigh Hines majored in Accounting and received a Bachelor of Business degree from Baruch College Zicklin School of Business on June 1. She will be employed by the accounting firm KPMG upon completion of her M.B.A. at Baruch College.

Brenda and Ronald Hines, Sr. of Building #5A, her proud parents, wish her a happy birthday, which she celebrated on Thursday, September 1.

Monique is the granddaughter of first cooperator Ethel Flowers formerly of Building #3A. —L ovin gly su b m it t ed b y Br en d a a n d R on a ld H in es

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Co-op City Times

Letters to the Editor

Market rates would punish us all To t h e E d it or : In a letter to the Co-op City Times (8/27), a cooperator notes the threat that rising operating costs pose to vulnerable segments of the community: the unemployed, the disabled, the seniors.

In almost the same breath, he urges Co-op City to begin the process of withdrawal from Mitchell-Lama, a program that keeps carrying charges well below market levels.

Market rate rents would punish us all – especially the most vulnerable!

We don’t need a “feasibility study” to know that privatization would increase Riverbay’s tax liability enormously and that current, partly regulated carrying charges would gravitate to market rate rent.

That’s been the experience of commu-

nities that have left the M-L program.

The hoped-for “flip tax” income from the sale of privatized apartments is highly speculative: apartment sales drop sharply after the first or second year of privatization. This too has been the experience of M-L communities that have privatized.

There would be no “new stream of income” from privatization.

Feasibility studies are expensive and are prepared by lawyers, bankers and real estate “experts” not reliably impartial.

Feasibility studies are less about information than about fulfilling the first required step on the road to privatizing.

Anti-privatization feelings are widespread in Co-op City, and many cooperators opposing privatization have participated in an organized, ongoing effort to let their neighbor hear the truth about

what removal from M-L would mean for the community.

The gainers from privatization would be the few among us who would – and could – choose to move, and the realtors lusting for the day when 15,000 Co-op City apartments produce market rate rents.

A moral issue is at stake here. The low-cost land Co-op City stands on, the low-interest bonds that enabled the construction of the buildings, the multimillion dollar tax abatement—all represent a public investment for a social purpose: affordable housing.

Privatizing a public investment that benefits so many of us, in order to enrich a few, is equivalent to looting! Legal, but looting just the same.

—M it ch Ber kowit z

Disappointed To t h e E d it or : I read recently in the Co-op City Times that the coating used to protect the terraces has been deemed “combustible” by the New York City Fire Department and there-

fore all terrace barbequing is now being disallowed by the Riverbay Corporation.

On behalf of our family, and I am sure other cooperators, I am very surprised, to say the least, that Riverbay Corporation

would select a combustible product and further, take away the use of the terrace for cooking which is an activity we all look forward to.

—E va L a za a r

Thank you, Co-op City Building Presidents Riverbay Corporation would like to thank the building presidents who so willingly put together teams to knock on shareholders’ doors on Saturday morning when Riverbay realized that some residents had not yet cleared their ter-

races and patios. All in all, everyone responded well and we were able to make it through the storm safely and with minimal damage to our property.

Thanks to all cooperators for heeding the warnings that were posted in build-

ing lobbies and on the crawler throughout the week in preparation for Hurricane Irene. Your patience, cooperation and help certainly made the difference.

—J oe Boiko, R iver b a y’s Ombudsma n

R iver b a y L a b or Da y closin g a n d Co-op City Times d ea d lin e n ot ice The Co-op City Times office and all other Riverbay administrative offices, will be closed on Monday, September 5 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

Because of this holiday-shortened work week, we ask all religious institutions, community organizations and others that submit articles to the Co-op City Times to please do so as early as possible.

Club articles not received in our office by 9 a.m. on Tuesday morning, September 6, will not be considered for publication in the September 10th edition of the paper.

The deadline for Directors’ viewpoints remains Monday, September 6.

As always, you may submit your article around the clock, seven days a week

via fax at (718) 320-2595 or by email at cctimes@riverbaycorp.com. Material may also be slipped under the door to the Co-op City Times office, Rm. 21 in the Bartow Community Center, over the weekend.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS—Move Out Inspections Effective September 1, 2011, the Riverbay Restorations Department will no longer conduct a pre-move out inspection.

Instead, the move-out inspection will be done on the move out date itself between the hours of 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. so that Riverbay personnel can clearly see what work needs to be done to properly assess the amount of refurbishing the apartment will need before it is sold.

During the move out inspection, the apartment, date and time will be identified; the apartment will be videotaped; the condition of the premises will be properly noted and the outgoing shareholder will be informed by the inspector where there are problems/repairs that may be charged back once a final review and inspection of the apartment is conducted by department heads and management.

—R iver b a y R est or a tion s Dep a r t m en t

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 Business Manager

Jennifer Flynn Operations Manager

Ralph Henriquez Production Manager

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

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

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

Letters cannot exceed 350 words.

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

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

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

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

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

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Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 16 Article SIXTH of your Occupancy submit your completed form for a short- lease, notify Riverbay, in writing, Attention: Agreement provides, in part, that your lease term lease no later than thirty (30) days Sales Support Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, automatically renews for an additional before the expiration of your present lease. Bronx, NY 10475, ninety (90) days prior to three (3) year period. You need to do noth- If you will be moving out at the end of your lease expiration. ing if you want your lease to extend for another three (3) New Three (3) Year Last Date to Request Current Lease either a One (1) or year period. If you desire a Expiration Date Expiration Date lease of less than three (3) Two (2) Year Lease years, you may call 718-3203373 to request a form to subBuilding 16 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2014 Dec. 1, 2011 mit for either a one (1) year or 100 - 120 Aldrich Street two (2) year lease. You must

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Public Safety Report Co-op City Department of Public Safety offers “Back to School” safety tips

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO As summer draws to a close the Department of Public Safety would like to remind residents of the following tips to keep everyone safe for the “Back to School” season. Drivers, parents and students each have a roll in assuring a safe school year. This is a good opportunity to take time out of your busy schedule to make sure that all members of your household are familiar with the safety rules that pertain to them.

School buses are the safest way to get to school. School buses are nearly 8 times safer then passenger vehicles. Most school bus accidents occur when kids enter or exit the school bus. Children ages 5 to 7 are at the greatest risk. Children may be in a hurry to enter or exit the school bus. They may have little experience with traffic and be unable to judge the speed of oncoming traffic in order to safely cross streets.

Children believe that drivers will see them and stop and allow them to cross. It is essential that motorists never pass a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing. Never, ever pass a school bus on the right side, the results could be fatal.

Children are also in danger of being hit by the school bus itself. The reason for this is because children do not always stay in the driver’s sight. Young children may drop something and run into the path of the bus

to pick it up. Parents need to instruct children that they should get the help of the driver or another adult if they drop something. Children should never reenter the danger zone, 10 feet around the school bus on all sides. Teach children to take 5 GIANT steps away from the bus in all directions. Children should keep all items in their backpack.

Backpacks should weigh no more than one third of the child’s weight. This prevents the backpack from impeding the child’s movement. Send school supplies in to school over the course of several days, if necessary. Backpacks and garments should also not have any long straps or drawstrings that can get caught in the bus’ doors or railings. Older or adult sized sweatshirts that have drawstrings should always be removed when worn by a child. These strings also present a hazard on the playground.

Parents should always make certain that children get to the bus stop on time, wait away from the street and avoid horseplay near the street. Parents should make sure that an adult arrives at the bus stop early enough to receive young children from the school bus. Motorists should allow extra travel time and avoid areas around schools during arrival, departure and lunch periods.

Use extra care to watch for children who may dart out in front of your vehicle to

Public Safety Blotter: Aug. 21-Aug. 29, 2011 Au gu st 29, 2011 - P a n er a Br ea d One male was arrested after a brief chase for stealing a cell phone from the Panera Bread delivery truck.

Au gu st 26, 2011 - 100 C a sa ls P la ce A complainant reported that they were approached by two males with a simulated weapon and robbed of various items.

The victim was not injured. The matter is still under investigation.

Au gu st 25, 2011 - 100 C a sa ls P la ce Two CCPD officers were conducting an inspection of the building when they came across a non-resident who could not

provide a valid reason for being within the building. The male was arrested and issued a summons for trespass.

Au gu st 24, 2011 - 100 C a sa ls P la ce One male was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana after he was observed smoking a marijuana cigar.

Au gu st 21, 2011 - 120 Dek r u if P la ce A complainant reported that he was approached by two males that threatened him with a box cutter and removed a sum of money. The matter is under investigation. The victim was not injured.

cross the street. Remember that it is always illegal to pass a stopped school bus with the lights flashing from either direction, even on a divided roadway. Children are our greatest resource; we must take every step to keep them safe.

For Labor Day weekend we remind cooperators of these summer rules.

Consumer fireworks of any type are highly dangerous and are illegal in New York State. Zero-tolerance enforcement will be conducted by the Co-op City Department of Public Safety as well as the New York City Police Department.

Barbequing is also not permitted on any of the public areas of Co-op City. Strict guidelines set forth by the New York City Fire Department are in effect for barbequing only on terraces or townhouse patios.

Propane tanks are strictly prohibited by the New York City Fire Department in any multiple family dwellings. Residents are also reminded that bike riding is not permitted near buildings, in shopping malls or anywhere else signs prohibiting bicycle riding are posted.

Have a safe and healthy Labor Day weekend. Use caution near pools, beaches and other bodies of water. Ocean beaches are particularly dangerous this time of the

year due to the effects of offshore tropical storms. The remnants of hurricane “Irene” are still causing residual effects along the East Coast. Only swim in areas where and when lifeguards are on duty. After Monday September 5, 2011 some beaches may not have lifeguards present. These areas should be avoided. No one should ever swim alone. Children should always have adult supervision.

If your Labor Day weekend fun includes consuming alcoholic beverages be sure not to operate a motor vehicle. Also be sure to buckle your seatbelt, obey speed limits and avoid distractions when driving.

School’s open, drive safely. Never pass a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing.

Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 911 and the Department of Public Safety at (718)6713050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

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Whose side is our management on?

On August 17, at a closed meeting of the Board, a new 6-year contract with Director’s Coinmach, the laundry contractor, was approved. Coinmach will provide the machines and repair service; Riverbay will provide nearly everything else: electricity, gas, fans, heat, hot and cold water, cleaning outside of machines, emptying lint, room maintenance, and security.

Five other Board members and I voted not to approve that contract.

An in-house survey conducted in January by Riverbay staff, found five possible laundry room options. In a January 11 review, Peter Merola, Riverbay’s financial director, ranked those options with the first being a lease of machines with Mac Cray worth an estimated $2.9 million and the second being a percentage payments by Coinmach worth an estimated $2.8 million. Coinmach soon came up with a reworked offer besting Mac Gray’s leasing proposal. Although some months remained on the existing Coinmach contract, management recommended, and a Board majority approved, a 6-year extension, on April 13.

I voted against the Coinmach extension because I believe that Riverbay might have gotten a better break if Mac Gray had been given the same opportunity Coinmach had been given to improve its offer.

I had raised the question whether extending Coinmach’s contract bypassed competitive bidding. It was answered when the state’s Home and Community Renewal agency rejected the extension contract and ordered Riverbay to solicit sealed bids for the laundry service. But Board members were not informed of HCR’s rejection until after competitive bidding had been conducted. Bids for leasing or purchasing machines had not been requested. In my opinion, the bidding was restricted and narrowed our ability to know what the best deal was.

Board members Leah Graham, Daryl Johnson, Francine Reva Jones, Andrea Leslie, Evelyn Santiago and I refused to approve the new contract with Coinmach.

LO OK ING CAREF UL LY AT HOW RIVE RBAY SPE NDS MO NEY At a closed Board meeting on July 1, 2010, shortly

after I was seated, management presented a change order proposal for repair of balconies and facades on buildings 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8. The repair — required to be in compliance with NYC laws Local #10 and #11 — was being performed under a contract with Proto Construction. Proto was claiming a 30% inflation rate and asked Riverbay to absorb an additional $2 million cost, to total $8 million. I estimated the inflation rate at the time to be 15%, which would save Riverbay $1 million. I opposed the resolution. The Board approved management’s proposed change order.

The City Buildings Department subsequently issued a Vacate Order that required Riverbay to immediately close all unrepaired terraces. Management then bypassed the Board and approved a separate purchase order from Proto to comply with the Vacate order and seal/close terraces on buildings 6, 7, and 8, at a cost of $89,500. This they did since bills amounting to less than $150,000 require neither competitive bidding nor approval by the Riverbay Board or the HCR. The very next day I requested a cost breakdown for the work involved. I received it nine months later. A March 4, 2011, letter from Proto - not management – itemized the costs of a proposal it had made in May 2010. The proposal covered closing off balconies in six lines of apartments in buildings 6, 7 and 8, utilizing outrigger hanging scaffold setups.

DO W E PAY T WIC E FOR SOM E W ORK ?

It appears to me that management was never given, nor did request, a breakdown of costs for Proto’s initial proposal, in May 2010, before approving and paying for it.

Troubled by Proto’s submitted breakdown of costs, I asked management whether the same outrigger scaffold setups used for the $8 million Local #10 and #11 contract work on the balconies were the ones used in barricading the balconies on buildings 6, 7, and 8. If so, shouldn’t Riverbay have been credited for that? Otherwise it would appear that Riverbay paid twice for the same scaffolding setups.

Viewpoint

Bernard Cylich

I also asked whether the $15,000 insurance fee Riverbay was charged (16.6% of the proposed price) for that work wasn’t covered by the contractor’s umbrella insurance policy for the $8 million contract.

Certainly, a management check of Proto’s insurance policy for work it does here might reveal whether we also paid twice for Proto’s insurance.

I received a response - not from management, to whom my questions were addressed — but in a March 14, 2011, letter from Proto, forwarded by management with no explanation.

In that letter Proto’s president claimed that the cost for supplying, mobilizing, rigging and setting up scaffolding for 6 balcony lines (buildings 6, 7, and 8) was $27,000 and that, as of March 14, no repairs have been performed on those buildings that would use the same outrigger scaffolds. The answer was not factual: two weeks after closing off my terraces (Building 7) in July 2010, workers using the same scaffolds began repairing my balcony. In fact, by March 14, workers, using those same scaffolds, had almost completed repairs. It seems Riverbay may have been billed twice for the same scaffold setups.

Possible overpayments of $27,000 and $15,000 may seem small potatoes compared to Riverbay’s spending of $300 million on capital projects since 2004, or in the context of the multimillion dollar cost of outsourced Riverbay work that might be more economically performed inhouse. But it is of concern as a possible indication in my opinion of the way our money is managed.

FOR EWARNE D SH OUL D BE F ORE ARME D We had a warning in 2007 when a report issued by the state’s Inspector General leveled charges that DHCR failed to exercise proper oversight at Riverbay.

In 2010, management informed the Board that they had approved a non-bid purchase order proposal without a cost breakdown. When management finally procured that cost breakdown — nine months later – after insistent requests from me, there is no indication that management has either reviewed or evaluated it. Which side is management on — ours or the contractors?

H APP Y HO L IDAY Wishing everyone a happy Labor Day.

Building 30 Association Our email address is: Building30@hotmail.com.

At our last meeting, we elected new officers. The following were voted in unanimously: President, Linda Werner; Vice President, Liz Penn; Secretary, Gerry Prentice; Treasurer, Miriam E. Berlofsky.

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

Coming Events: We are looking forward to Wednesday, September 14 when we will happily resume our Crochet class at 1:00 p.m.

M et r oC a r d Bu s t o visit C o-op C it y in t wo week s The MetroCard Bus will be visiting all three Co-op City locations again this month, enabling customers to sign up for or refill their Reduced-Fare MetroCard, purchase or add money to an existing MetroCard, and purchase E-Z Pass On the Go tags.

On Thursday, September 15, the MetroCard bus will be at the Bartow Mall on Co-op City Blvd. (in front of the Bingo Hall and the eyecare center), from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; at Dreiser Loop (Park on Debs Place) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Einstein Loop (Elgar Place) from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The MetroCard Bus travels around the city, stopping at senior citizen centers, shopping centers and along major bus routes. Customers can handle all of their MetroCard needs, whether it is applying for or refilling a Reduced-Fare MetroCard, buying or refilling a regular MetroCard or asking MetroCard-related questions. Senior citizens and people with disabilities may apply for the Reduced-Fare MetroCard on the Bus. They will need photo ID and seniors must show proof of age (at least 65 years old).

Customers may also want to explore the EasyPay Reduced-Fare payment option. EasyPay lets customers link to their credit or debit card to their Reduced-Fare MetroCard so it refills automatically.

For more MetroCard information, please visit the MTA’s website at www.mta.info and click on Fares and Tolls.

We have a wonderful teacher – Linda Werner – who will teach you with a lot of patience. It’s great exercise for arthritic fingers. It’s a challenge and gratifying. Try it!

Wednesday (corrected date), September 14 - General Building 30 Association meeting. The doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the meeting starts promptly at 7:30 p.m. We will have a 50/50 raffle. Refreshments follow the meeting. Bring your suggestions. Get involved and meet the new officers.

Check the Association Bulletin Board in your lobby for dates and times of events. Make a difference!!

Good & Welfa r e: Speedy get well wishes to all who are under the weather.

If you are celebrating a special occasion; an anniversary or a birthday, we hope that you enjoy your day.

SEE YOU SOON. HAVE A SAFE REST OF THE SUMMER! M ir ia m E . Ber lofsky —M

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Co-op City Stood Strong Greetings to all.

I hope that you and yours were able to endure Hurricane Irene without incident.

After the recent earthquake and hurricane, it should be obvious to everyone how important it is for us all to be prepared for all types of emergencies.

You can obtain information on emergency preparedness at the Ready New York website (readynyc.org) or by calling 3-1-1.

Our Community Emergency Response Team (CERT #10), which Director Abdul-Wahhab and myself are members of, were at Truman High School, and I

Director’s Viewpoint

Raymond Tirado was very happy to see many members of various city agencies, including young and senior members from Coop City volunteering their help to set up shelters for people and pets in need.

As I toured the community during the

weather condition, it was reassuring to see that proper precautions were employed to prevent injuries and damage to our property.

Thankfully, the damage to Co-op City was very minimal.

The strength and resiliency of a community is only as good as its people and resources.

I would like to extend my personal thanks and appreciation to our employees and volunteers for their work before, during and after the hurricane.

In order to maintain our resiliency, we all must take an active part to maintain the quality of life in our self contained

community by reporting emergencies directly to 9-1-1 first, then Public Safety.

Also use the information I provided below to contact your elected leaders and the 45 Precinct.

Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, 177 Dreiser Loop, Rm. 12, Bx. NY 10475; Tel. 718-320-2220.

Councilman Larry Seabrook, 3586 Boston Rd., 3rd Fl., Bx. NY 10469; Tel. 718-944-9900.

Captain Russell Green, 45 Precinct, 2877 Barley Ave., Bx. NY 10465; Tel. 718-822-5411.

I can be reached at (718) 320-3351 or email me at ccdirector@optonline.net.

Baychester Visual Arts Association 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. If you’ve ever wanted to learn to draw and paint, this is your chance to get expert instruction at a very low cost.

Our 2011 – 2012 season begins in September. Tuesday classes start on September 13, with 3 sessions to 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.

Membership dues are $35 for the year and a session of 10 classes is $60. BVA’s art instructor will guide you along a creative

Building 16 Association Building 16 Association hopes everyone had a happy and healthy summer. We will be returning to our regular meetings.

Come out so we can make plans on what we can do for the rest of the year. Bring your ideas. Ask your neighbor to come with you to the meeting. The meeting will be held on September 12 at 7 p.m. on the B side of the building. Looking forward to

seeing you there. I want to thank everyone who traveled to Atlantic City. You made our trip a success, again! Thanks, enjoy the rest of the summer. To the ones who are having a special occasion; to the sick and shut-in, GET WELL SOON. CONDOLENCES ARE SENT TO THE BEREAVED FAMILIES. —Clara Coste

Co-op City Tennis Club

Danielle McLeod (left) and Valerie Kornitchauk, winners of the Senator Thompson tournament.

On September 2 & 3rd, the 2nd Annual Milton Alexander Memorial Junior tournament will be held here in the Co-op City on the outdoor tennis courts located behind Truman High School. Tennis players from the Tri-State area, ages 10 to 16, will compete. Matches begin on this afternoon at 2:00 p.m.

On August 26, the summer tennis program ended with an awards presentation and pizza party. Parents and children had a fun time. Special thanks to coaches Andre Sinclair, Rafael Perez and Wilfredo Garcia who trained the over 100 students who attended daily. We were honored to have State Senator Ruth HassellThompson as our guest on August 12.

Winners of the Senator Classic were: Deshante McLeod, Andre Howell, Brandon Torres, Valerie Kornitchouk, Danielle McLeod and Leah Bentham.

—Lorraine Alexander

path that will bring hours, weeks and years of joy into the life of those who avail themselves of this opportunity.

We are also planning to have art classes for youth between the ages of 10 and 17.

The instructor, Angela Taylor, will teach drawing, painting and creative artwork.

Classes will be held on Wednesdays from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. and start on Wednesday,

Sept. 14. Ms. Taylor is a graduate of the Art Institute of Washington, D.C. She was an art specialist with the PAL program in NYC. She is a member of the Harlem Arts Alliance. For more information, please call Mr. Groves at 201-862-0847 or K. Klaus at 718-379-6074.

Science is for the body, but art is for the —Sylvia L ocha n sky soul.

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

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Co-op City Times / September 3, 2011

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Co-op City Times / September 3, 2011

Extension of Riverbay’s Bookkeeping window hours continue

BY ROZAAN BOONE Riverbay Corporation continues the extension of the Finance Department’s Bookkeeping window as a convenience to shareholders who work outside of the community and may need to utilize the service before leaving for work.

The Bookkeeping window, which is located in the Riverbay administrative reception area in the Bartow Community Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue, will continue to open at 8 a.m., instead of 9 a.m., on the two busiest days of the month for the Finance Department—the 10th of the month which is the last day for shareholders to pay their maintenance charges without the $50 late fee, and the last business day of the month when maintenance charges must be paid before legal action commences and a $200 legal fee is assessed.

Riverbay’s Finance Director, Peter Merola, said: “We are happy to be able to provide the extra hour for the shareholders to remit their payments during the two busiest days of the month. This added service comes at no additional cost to the corporation’s shareholders because the Bookkeeping employees agreed to change their work schedule to accommodate the extended hours.”

Primarily, shareholders pay their monthly carrying charges by placing their payments in one of the 3 drop boxes located in each community center, but some also pay at the bookkeeping window. Prior to the extended hours being implemented, shareholders waited in the reception area for the window to open at 9 a.m., usually resulting in a crowded waiting room and sometimes with the line stretching out into the corridor.

Since its implementation, many more shareholders, including seniors and those who are disabled, have been taking advantage of the extended hours which also results in a crowded waiting room. Therefore, Riverbay’s management implemented a ticketing system whereby shareholders waiting for a turn at the Bookkeeping window, upon entering the Riverbay reception area, take a number and can then wait in another room down the hall until their

African-American Association J o b F o r u m P r o gr a m -The African-American Association of Co-op City, Job Forum and Workshop will have members from the “Vulcan Society” Black fire fighters organization, who will give out applications and exam prep information for the upcoming FireFighters exam.

We urge everyone who is interested, to take advantage of this great job opportunity.

Date: Thurs., Sept. 8, 7 p.m.; 177 Dreiser Loop, Dreiser Comm. Center, Room 15, Bronx, NY, 10475.

For information, please contact Roger N. Toppin, Chairperson, at 718-320-1424 or 718-379-5555.

This is a free service, no fee required!

—Roger N. Toppin

number is called over the intercom and they are asked to report to the reception area for service at the Bookkeeping window.

Generally, 5-6 shareholders are called at a time so as not to overcrowd the reception area and create a safety concern.

“It has become apparent to us that the crowds which usually fill the reception area on these two days of the month when the Bookkeeping window is open for extended hours is not a healthy one,” Riverbay’s General Manager Vernon Cooper told the Co-op City Times. “In addition to making it difficult for staff personnel to access the Administrative office, it also presents a potential fire hazard, and a safety concern. As a result, we’re taking steps to move some of the shareholders to another room where they can sit and wait more comfortably until they are ready to be seen at the window. This will also elimi-

nate shareholders standing and waiting in the hallway which also prevents the free flow of pedestrian traffic through the building.”

The next extended hour day for the Bookkeeping window is September 12 due to the 10th falling on a Saturday.

In addition to shareholders paying their carrying charges at the bookkeeping window, or dropping them in the boxes in each of the three community centers, carrying charges can also be dropped off at New York Community Bank branch located inside of the Pathmark store in the Bay Plaza shopping mall.

Riverbay does not accept cash; all payments must be made by personal check, bank check or money order.

Shareholders should also write their account number and/or building and apartment numbers on any payment to Riverbay and return it along with the stub portion of their bill to ensure proper processing.

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Co-op City Times / September 3, 2011

Spanish-American Community Club The Spanish-American Community Club invites you to its first general membership meeting after the summer break on Thursday, September 8th, at 8:00 p.m. in our clubroom. All are welcome!

Our Social Committee is hosting ‘Casino Night’ on Saturday, September 10th. Feel free to join us, beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the clubroom, for an evening of fun and games of chance. Admission will be $2 at the door.

Donations are always welcome. Contact Delia Anaya at 917-587-7143 for more information.

On Saturday, September 17th, our Fair Committee will be organizing a Food Fair.

From 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., select from a

wide variety of dishes and treats. Stop by our clubroom and enjoy, as you help us raise funds for our other activities. All donations will be greatly appreciated. Contact Rosaura Cruz at 718-379-6107 for any contribution information.

Our ‘Social Friday’ returns on September 30th at 7:00 p.m. Wind down after a long week with music, refreshments and a bit of socializing.

The club will be sponsoring ‘The First Salsa Dance Festival in the Bronx’, on Saturday, October 1st. Join us, starting at 6:00 p.m. for 7 hours of DJ and LIVE music, featuring Charanga ‘76 in their only New York appearance and Luigi Texidor from La

Benedetto resumes lobby visits in Co-op City After a busy session in Albany, and finishing up early summer commitments, Assemblyman Benedetto has now turned his focus on meeting and reacquainting himself with his Co-op City constituents by resuming his popular lobby visits.

Assemblyman Benedetto has been visiting Co-op City lobbies ever since he was first elected into the State Assembly.

“I find it very rewarding to meet and engage in meaningful discussion with my Co-op City constituents,” said Assemblyman Benedetto. “In past years, many of my decisions in Albany have been derived as a result of discussions from these lobby visits. I plan on continu-

ing these visits this year throughout each section of Co-op City.”

Assemblyman Benedetto held his first lobby visit of the year last Thursday, August 25th when he visited 100 Einstein Loop. Over the next several weeks, the Assemblyman will continue his visits which take place from 5:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., according to the following schedule: September 8: 120 Aldrich St, September 15: 120 DeKruif Place, September 22: 120 Bellamy Loop, September 29: 100 Casals Place.

All residents are invited to attend one of these lobby visits to meet Assemblyman Benedetto.

Sonora Ponceña. We’ll also be celebrating the 50th anniversary of Paquito Guzman.

Only $40 in advance and $50 at the door; it’s BYOB at the Dreiser Auditorium. For tickets, contact Delia Anaya at 917-587-7143.

‘El Día de la Raza’, the club’s annual Hispanic Heritage event hosted by our Cultural Committee, will take place on Saturday, October 8th. We look forward to a wonderful evening of music and dancing in celebration of a shared cultural experience. With music provided by DJ Salsero, the festivities begin at 7:00 p.m. in Room 4 of the Dreiser Community Center.

Admission will be free for members, $5 for non-members. Potluck and BYOB,

with soda and ice provided.

The holidays will soon be here and we have ‘Cantares Navideños’ scheduled for December 3rd and the Holiday Bash for December 17th. More information will be available in the coming months.

All clubroom events are held in Room 16 of the Dreiser Community Center. General membership meetings are held the second Thursday of every month. Additional information for all of our upcoming club events, as well as details concerning the club in general, can be found at our website: http://spanamcccc.synthasite.com. We can also be reached at (718) 379-7017.

—C a r m en R odr igu ez

Zodiacs Track Club

Thomas Francis, President of the Zodiacs Track Club (right) and Winston Dinkins, coPresident, (left), present a plaque to the Co-op City Times Associate Editor, Bill Stuttig, for the invaluable service the paper provides to the residents of the community.

First and foremost, the Zodiacs wishes to send their prayers to all who lost their loved ones due to Hurricane Irene. Also, we wish to give thumbs up for the job Riverbay did to prepare us for the hurricane. We continue to have electricity and no major damages. Great job, Riverbay.

Next, the Zodiacs wishes to thank the Co-op City Times for publishing our articles. Communication is the key, the articles reach out to so many people. Our parents save all the articles, especially when the children’s pictures are in them.

Thanks, Co-op City Times.

If you have or know of any children between the ages of 6 and 16 who are looking to utilize track and field to improve their horizon, Zodiacs will be having their semi-annual orientation on September 9th, at the Bartow Community Center, Coop City in Room 28 at 7:00 p.m. A parent or guardian must attend orientation for their child to join the team.

For additional information, please contact President Thomas Francis at 718-6792060 or co-President Winston Dinkins at 914-441-6196, email WATCLT@ AOL.COM or visit our website, ZODIACSTRACK.ORG. —W in st on Din k in s

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Let’s Improve our Quality of Life What were some of the thoughts that went through your head before you moved to Co-op City?

Chances are you thought about the following items: affordability of the apartments, reasonable maintenance expenses, accessibility to public transportation, relative quietness of the apartments and the community, safety issues, schools, daycare, shopping centers, the overall cleanliness of the community, etc.

Now that you’re here, how do you feel about these things? Do you feel that these things have changed in a good or bad way? Do you feel that these things are slipping away from this community?

Q u a lit y of L ife I ssu es I’ve received several complaints about quality of life issues here. One man wrote to me and said that he was fed up. And, just as I was about to write this article, two ladies in my building pointed to a bench on the greenway, near the Cooper Place townhouses. And, they said that there are bottles and cups all over the ground.

So, I walked over there and found a huge bottle of liquor and several cups on the ground. Now, this scene seems to be playing out throughout this community.

Therefore, I want to reach out to everyone so that we can make a commitment to put a stop to this negative behavior.

This is a family community. (Again, even if you’re single, you’re still part of our family.) So, we need to set the example for everyone. That means that we’re not going to be loitering inside and outside of the buildings at all hours of the night talking loud and drinking alcoholic beverages. We

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson won’t be buying, selling, and taking illegal drugs. And, we won’t be involved in criminal activity.

Now, there are a lot of people who moved here to have a quiet lifestyle.

They paid a good sum of money to move here.

They had expectations of “quiet enjoyment.” They elected a Board of Directors, and they’re paying for a management team. So, they deserve to have a certain quality of life in and around Co-op City.

Now, please remember that Co-op City is still nice. Yes, we have problems. However, this place can be a whole lot better than what it is right now. We have over 50,000 residents, several shopping centers, schools, transportation, and a lot of good property.

So, we cannot let this place go down.

Now, in response to the shootings and the other crimes, the Public Safety Department and the NYPD are taking action, and, as you may have read in the Co-op City Times recently, arrests are being made. Also, some of our residents are being issued community complaints that carry a hefty monetary fine.

Building 21 Association A live with F lavor On September 20, we will be back in the swing of things with our general meetings. This will be the rebirth of Building 21 standing strong. We will be meeting Tuesday, September 13th to sign up floor captains. If you are interested in being floor captain, please come to the Association Room on Tuesday, September 13th between 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

The first building to have every floor represented by a captain will be honored with a special pizza party for all of the captains of that building and their family.

Building captains are important because they are the first to get information before, during and after emergencies pertaining to the building. They are the leaders with ideas and the eyes and ears for their fellow neighbors. They are the ones who vow to be good neighbors and show courtesy to their fellow neighbors. Floor captains are true shareholders just like everyone else; the only difference is they are not ashamed to show that they are willing to stand up for quality of life. They don’t turn their heads and act as if they don’t see someone destroying their property. They are quick to report to Public Safety a hazard that could hurt neighbors or jeopardize the value of our property. They are willing to work together with their building association and neighbors to make life better for us all. They are Building 21 SUPER FLOOR CAPTAINS. We urge you to come represent your floor on Tuesday, September 13, from 7 p.m. –7:30 p.m.!!!!

—Kevin Lambright

Dogs are not allowed on Co-op City premises. If you see or hear dogs, report it to Public Safety, (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us.

P r ob lem s in t h e Bu ild in gs Now, we also have to remember to respect our neighbors. As mentioned before, a lot of people do not want to hear a lot of noise—especially at night.

So, please, let’s remember to turn the volume down on our activities.

Are you engaged in a battle with your neighbor because of a noise complaint?

Again, please make sure that you and your family are not making a lot of noise in your apartment. A lot of running, screaming, loud music, and noise will probably get your neighbors upset, especially after 10:00 p.m. Therefore, instead of getting upset, please consider your neighbor’s viewpoint when they complain about excessive noise coming from your apartment.

P r ob lem s ou t sid e t he Bu ild in gs How would you feel if someone woke you up at 2:00 a.m. with their car stereo system blasting into your windows? How would you feel if you heard shots during the middle of the night? Or, how would you feel if there was a group of people who were making a lot of noise late at night and you were trying to sleep?

All of these actions are wrong. Now, the police cannot be at every place at every time. Therefore, again, I would like to encourage all of us to be respectful of our community.

People have to get up early in the morning, get their kids up, take them to school, and then go to work. Then, we have our retirees and other groups who want to live a somewhat quiet lifestyle here. So, we have to be mindful of our own behavior and say that we want to help our community.

Ba ck t o Sch ool A new school term will be starting again. So please, watch your children.

Make sure that they’re not into gangs, illegal drugs, and other illegal activities.

Above all, please take an interest in them. And, show them that you care about them.

I can always sense, in the majority of the cases, that young people want someone to care about them. They don’t say it. Nevertheless, you have to be attuned to what they’re saying.

Make sure that they’re in school. Do not let them roam around this or any other community during school hours. Make sure that they do their homework. And, talk to them and to the school officials.

Above all, please say things to encourage your children. Encourage them to get the best grades. You have no idea how your children will want to change once they know that their family and people in the community care about them. Therefore, I always make sure that I talk to the youth in our community.

Now, in closing, I would like for all of us to work together and improve the quality of life in this community. Thank you.

Do you have any suggestions or comments to improve this community? If yes, then please write to me at: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson @optonline.net.

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

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To see a demonstration of how to clean your convectors, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvXqhEzO2WA or go to YouTube and type in “Convector Cleaning Video.” A version of this video in Spanish will be available in September.

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

Greetings to all of our comrades who are home-bound and recovering from various medical operations. Happy birthday to all our Post members who have a birthday in the month of September: Roger M. Smith, Nathan Sherman, Rafael I. Lejandro, Grisela Holliday, Hattie B. Harris and Anna T. Swanson. If I have forgotten to include your birthday, please let me know ASAP and I will make the correction at a later date.

This is the flu season. Did you get your flu shot yet, comrade? This year’s vaccine

protects against H1N1 swine flu and H3N2 and Influenza type “B.“ If you use a computer, always use a hard to guess “PASSWORD” that cannot be found in a dictionary, one with at least eight characters, along with a mix of numbers with both upper case and lower case letters.

One day in Iraq, on August 6, 2006, 2 Marines were killed by an Iraqi sniper. The sniper was caught and sent to Camp Bucca.

After a few months, the two Marine families asked for an update on sniper case by the name of Amad. Under the U.S. legal obligations, the Iraqi security agreement, Amad was transferred to the government of Iraqi criminal control on June, 2010. His case was reviewed by an Iraqi court which ordered him released on October 25, 2010 because of

lack of evidence. The Marines had captured him and could of easily killed him on the spot, but he arrived at the base alive and unharmed. Know Amad once again is peering down a rifle sight with the hope of killing another American soldier on August 6, 2006.

As an ex-Marine, we were always taught to help our buddies in combat at all times.

Semper-Fi! This year should be a great year for our Post, thanks to Councilman Larry Seabrook for that $10,000 donation that he gave to the Post. On behalf of all our members of Post 1871, thanks, Councilman Seabrook, for thinking about our veterans located in Co-op City! This money will be used to better our meeting place, along with improvements to serv-

ice our community and helping our returning veterans who come home from Afghanistan and Iraq.

I trust all our Post members have paid their dues for the coming year and if you haven’t paid your dues, please make an effort to pay. A very good movie to see is “The Help” . This movie enjoyed a strong box office this week. It is two and a half hours long, and it’s playing at your local movie houses.

Did you know that dart boards are made out of horsehairs?

Growing old beats the alternative, dying young.

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

—R ich a r d I . L a wson, J r.

Co-op City Branch of the NAACP Neighbors will not soon forget Hurricane Irene 2011 last weekend.

First, kind inquires and small talk occurred as we prepared for her.

Then it was good to see neighbors come together and help each other cleanup and salvage. With the start of school just around the corner, many will be making up for last weekend’s lost time. Good luck with your preparation and if you have a question for the NAACP, call 1-718671-7856.

The September 24th, Old School Party sponsored by the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP, and organized by the Membership Committee is fast approaching. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. The featured DJ is DJ Playette.

The party starts at 8 p.m. in the Einstein

Community Center, Rm. 45. Get your tickets by calling: 718-671-3748; 347-3265267 or 718-671-0100 or contact the Retirees in Dreiser Loop.

Ice setups will be available for purchase and you can BYOBB. Proper attire is expected. This event is part of our annual membership drive and ticket purchase brings you one new, one year membership.

Come to this event, have a great time and gain a new membership for yourself or someone not already a member.

The Co-op City Branch of the NAACP has a new calendar reflecting fall 2011 winter 2012 dates, events and meeting locations. The September general membership meeting is Wednesday, September 28 at 7 p.m. The first executive committee meeting is Tuesday, September 20, 2:30

p.m. Today, more than ever, the NAACP needs your support. Room 35, Einstein Community Center is the location for September start up. The Freedom Fund Committee provides the information on the 5 Mile Health Walk-a-Thon, date: Saturday, October 1. Walkers will meet at 7:30 a.m. and begin at 8:15 a.m. Walkers are being solicited NOW. Each walker obtains as many sponsors as possible.

Sponsors pledge $2, $3, $4, $5 per mile.

Persons wishing to walk, call the following numbers to register, receive information and their pledge sheets: E. Donnley (718) 379-1297, L. Townes (718) 379-3504. We will also be at the Fair on Saturday, September 10th.

Write to the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP, at P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein

Station, Bronx, NY 10475. The phone number for the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP is 718-671-7856. Visit the NAACP website: http://action.naacp.org/ or the New York State Branch website and become part of the oldest civil rights organization in the United States.

NAACP adults membership is $30 per year and you receive “ The Crisis” magazine and student membership is $15.

Don’t forget to renew, your membership and when you renew please include your membership number on the form. The Co-op City Branch of the NAACP wishes all a safe and happy Labor Day weekend. This press release is submitted with the approval of President Jeannette Graves.

—E va L a za a r

National Council of Negro Women Book Club members! Due to Hurricane Irene, we had to cancel our book discussion on Saturday, August 27.

When we meet on September 24th, we’ll discuss “ You Are Free” by Danzy Senna, the book for August.

Thank you to all those who donated to our annual “Back To School Drive.” Your generous donations, thoughtfulness and kinds words were greatly appreciated. We are quite sure the students and their parents currently residing at the Town and Country Residence Home will express the same sentiments.

R e m i n d er : Uncommon height Twelfth Annual Uncommon Height Gala Friday, September 9, Washington Hilton Hotel & Towers in honor of the Martin Luther King Memorial Dedication. Please make your reservations ASAP. Tickets: $150.

Our General Membership meeting will be held Sunday, September 11, at 3:00 p.m. in Room 11, Dreiser Community Center.

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O u r An n u a l F a ll Tr ip : Saturday, October 22, tour home of Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, Val-Kill Cottage/lunch at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY/shopping at Woodbury Commons Shopping Outlet.

Tickets: $85. Please make checks payable to: NCNW Co op City Section. Mail to:

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

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The Difficult Job of Choosing (Part 1) A L ea se for t h e Yell ow Sch ool H ou se Making difficult choices is never easy. For Directors, it is especially difficult because every choice that we make for the community will impact all cooperators. For that reason, Directors must always review options carefully, discuss the “pros and cons” of those options, and then make a choice for the one that we believe brings the most benefit to all. An example of such a difficult choice was approving the new lease for the Yellow School House to AllCare Provider Services.

AllCare Provider Services is an established organization currently serving the public in three boroughs of New York City. They expect to expand those services to all five boroughs some time in the future. Within the Yellow School House facility, they intend to provide multiple services to the community including, but not limited to, pre-school, day care, afterschool, and senior citizen services. An important aspect of this new lease is that AllCare has accepted a square-foot rental rate that other “not-for-profit” organizations are currently paying.

A great deal of conversation has passed back and forth about how the leasing of the Yellow School House to AllCare Provider Services somehow tarnishes Gloria Wise’s memory. Nothing could be further from the truth. Respect for Gloria Wise cannot be diminished.

Her noble actions, enduring concern, and hard work for the community, espe-

Director’s Viewpoint

Khalil Abdul-Wahhab cially the youth, will be remembered forever. I did not know her personally, but as I see it, the key individuals that succeeded her have neither the same talents nor abilities as Gloria Wise. She was a unique person who cannot be replicated.

The previous tenant, the Gloria Wise Community Center (GWCC), did not and could not pay rent at the same scale that is paid by all other resident not-for-profit organizations. GWCC was paying a rental price that had been established by two individuals who have since been convicted of felonies.

I do not mean to say that the current GWCC organization has done anything felonious. What I am saying is that a monthly rental price of $200, $600, or even $1,500 (all three of those rates were suggested during correspondence with GWCC) for the entire Yellow School House facility consisting of 10,655 square feet and including free utilities, would be almost criminally insufficient.

Additionally, if the Board had provided a lease to GWCC at the rates mentioned above, it would have been the

equivalent of providing them with a subsidy. Riverbay Corporation does not subsidize any other child care or not-for-profit organization. Although a lease at the low rates mentioned might have allowed GWCC to provide services at lower cost to some families, it would also have given that organization an unfair advantage.

Other childcare services here – quite reasonably – could ask to be subsidized in like fashion. In fact, all of the not-forprofit organizations could logically argue that they deserved to receive the same rent-lowering considerations as GWCC for the services that they provide. That is obviously a huge ‘can of worms’ that did not need to be opened. Understandably, just as every cooperator is expected to pay their carrying charges, every organization leasing space is expected to pay their agreed-upon rental rate.

I believe the goal of every Director on the Board is to ensure that resident childcare organizations provide services that have appropriate licensing, are professionally operated, and can provide as broad an array of needed services to the community as possible. We believe that with AllCare Provider Services, we have made the correct choice.

Finally, with all of the above being said, please note that the GWCC organization can continue to serve individual families here. They can apply for a lease at an alternative space suitable for their client service requirements at any time.

I n cr e a sin g Tr a n sp a r en cy A while back, I submitted a resolu-

tion to have First Readings printed in the Co-op City Times alongside the Second Readings of resolutions that have been voted on (approved/disapproved). The paper will begin printing one-line announcements of First Readings – the same as is provided to Directors on the agendas for our Board Business meetings. If you see a topic of specific interest or concern among the posted First Readings, please contact the Board member that you believe will be able to follow up on your interest or concern.

You can also address the issue to the entire Board by sending a letter to the Board office at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

Committees will be forming in the very near future. Director Leah Graham mentioned an idea that she has for printing brief descriptions of the duties of each committee in the Co-op City Times. By having short descriptions about the work and responsibilities of committees, cooperators can make clear choices based upon their interest of which committee to join and serve on. I am in full agreement with her idea. There will be more about committee responsibilities and participation in the days ahead.

If you see something, say something. Share your suggestions, complaints, or special concerns with me.

Send letters to Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or address e-mail to kwahhab 10475@hotmail.com.

Retirees of Dreiser Loop Please note, the RETIREES’ monthly General Meeting will resume this coming Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 1:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Loop Auditorium.

The annual membership dues are $20. We look forward to having you join us. Welcome! See you there!

BR I DG E C L ASSE S. Learn to play Bridge – It keeps your mind alert!

The first (2011-2012) class will begin on Friday, September 9th. To register for a Bridge Class, call the instructor, Alvin Lisle, at (718) 6718852. Classes are held in the RETIREES’ Clubroom 19 in Dreiser Loop. Beginner classes: 11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m. and the Advance/ Intermediate classes: 1:15 p.m.-3:15 p.m. Walk-ins are welcomed.

The SATURDAY SOCIAL IS RETURNING! Hollah!

Our next SATURDAY SOCIAL will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10th at

1 p.m. (rain or shine) in clubroom 19, Dreiser Loop. Come enjoy hot, delicious food and dessert, as well as play cards and board games including Bingo. Donation is only $3. Circle the date - the 2nd Saturday.

T R AVE L AC T I VI T I E S: Join the fun as we travel to: ATTENTION! ATTENTION! IT’S ALMOST HERE. We are going to Harrah’s Chester Casino and Racetrack, PA – on Wed., Sept. 14th.

Price: $65 per person. Note – your Casino rebate will be $30 - NO buffet.

A fun-filled exciting and fruitful 6 hour casino stay awaits you. A few seats are available. (Contacts Lorraine Parker, 718-671-6403/Virginia Stewart, 718-379-0377.)

HOLD THE DATES: (Wed.- Fri.) November 16-18, (3 days/2 nights) to Showboat Casino in Atlantic City.

Price: $200/double and $265/single

occupancy. (Contacts: Lorraine Parker, 718-671-6403/Virginia Stewart, 718379-0377).

Take Note: All passengers must present a valid US Federal or State government-issued photo ID at casinos - when a casino club card is requested.

All checks payable to: RETIREES of Dreiser Loop..

T H E AT R E C O M M I T T E E : Committee members will see you again in September on Thursdays in Clubroom 19 after 3 p.m. with exciting news.

G O O D AND W E L FAR E : With deepest sympathy, our thoughts and prayers are with Delores Debnam, our 1st Vice President, whose beloved father in Washington, DC passed away on Sunday, August 28th. We continue to support all of you on the mend and send warm and bright wishes for a speedy recovery, and a subsequent

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

Contact Elinor Gordon at 718-3790377 regarding illnesses and bereavements.

H E L P WANT E D: Volunteer part-time van drivers needed. Call (718-379-0377), Ms. Virginia Stewart for additional information.

Come join us, RETIREES and friends. Clubroom 19 (718-379-0377) is available for your weekday socializing pleasure. Have fun and laughs, play cards, Board games, or just watch one of your favorite TV programs with friends.

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

Good health and good fortune to all!

—C la u d et t e Da vi s

Coalition to Save Affordable Housing W E DIDN’T TAK E A VACAT I O N “Seasons” of organizational activity are generally thought of as going from September to June. Between June and September, there is usually a fall off – sometimes a total suspension — of the activity of many community groups.

The Coalition to Save Affordable Housing never stopped being active during the summer months of 2011 because community events related so strongly to the reasons we exist as an

organization that we couldn’t “take a vacation.”

I SSUE S T H AT C O UL DN’T BE I G NO R E D There was the issue of refinancing in order to complete physical repairs of the community’s structures – whether with the New York Community Bank, our current borrower, or with a possible Wells Fargo, HUD guaranteed loan that is expected to materialize in the coming months.

W E H AVE A P UR P O SE -AND I T R E L AT E S T O YO U All these matters relate to the purpose of our organization stated in our By-laws: “to keep Co-op City affordable, livable and within the Mitchell-Lama program.” We took positions and did the best we could to present them to the community.

But now, we’re getting back into full stride with a September meeting to “open the Season.” Come to our meet-

ing on Monday, September 12, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 28 at the Bartow Center. Join our conversations and our activities. In October, we’ll be electing our officers for the coming year.

YO U AR E I NVI T E D! Meanwhile, start getting acquainted with us at the September meeting. That’s Monday, September 12 at 7:30 p.m. in Room 28 at the Bartow Community Center. All are welcome.

—Seb a st ia n Ula n ga

The deadline for submitting club articles is Mondays at 3 p.m.

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Black Forum Fruit & vegetable fundraiser The Black Forum will be holding a fruit & vegetable fundraiser on September 7, 8 & 9 in Rm. 20, Dreiser Center, from 10:30 a.m. until products are depleted. Bags are $1 each. You pick; vegetables or fruits.

Defensive Driving returns soon Our next defensive driving course will be held on Saturday, September 10, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-320-8035.

Please mail 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. Lower your insurance cost by 15% and remove up to 4 points from your dri-

ver’s license.

Help, Help, Help—Will the Food Pantry be there next year?

We are in desperate need of funding to continue the food pantry in Room 20, Dreiser Center. No one at the pantry gets paid—we are all volunteers. However, in order to operate, we have to pay rent for the use of the room, telephone charges and we also have to have insurance which has skyrocketed. The only way to overcome this is by your generous donation of $1-$5 which will enable us to operate for the rest of this year and, hopefully, next year. Help us to help you.

Black Forum Aerobics in session Aerobics classes have begun. Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday, Dreiser, Aud. A, 7:30 p.m. To register, please call us

at (718) 320-8035. There is a nominal fee for each of these classes.

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

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

In order to receive food, you must present a current photo ID such as a non or driver’s

license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future.

Volunteers urgently needed The Black Forum is urgently seeking four volunteers to help hand out food, TuesdaysFridays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. For information, please call (718) 320- 8035.

We Need You - Join Us Today Now is the time for us to get involved.

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

—Tony Illis

Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition cordially invites you to attend its 16th annual “Friends & Family Day,” Sunday, October 16, at 3 p.m. The affair will be held in Dreiser Auditorium B, 177 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, NY. You are welcome to invite your family and neighbors to join us for an afternoon of fun.

There will be a guest speaker, fabulous entertainment, including vocalists, gospel rappers, dancers, and more. If you wish to perform for this occasion, or volunteer to decorate or serve food, please call (718) 671-5957, (718) 379-3494, or (718) 320-1861. Members are asked to donate juice, soft drinks or dessert. This event is FREE.

The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc.’s next general membership meeting will be on Tuesday, September 6, at 7 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15.

Please inform the Coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Patricia Bonaparte is the President of the Coalition. Phone number, 1-718-3201861.

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 @ Work Christian Church; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; St. Joseph Episcopal Church, and Zodiacs Track Club.

Please support our efforts by sending us your tax deductible contribution, made payable to: Coalition of 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 membership by either writing or calling (718) 320-1861 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s stationery and signed by the minister/president.

Read Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues.

Remember the Coalition motto is: “Coming Together is a Beginning, Keeping Together is Progress, Working Together is Success.”

—H a r m a n T. L ea cock

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Church of the Savior Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual.

Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community. A warm welcome awaits you!! We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 718-320-0002 or 917-734-4058 for more information. Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you, not what you have on or how much money you make?

A special seat and friend awaits you.

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

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

Summer Worship - 10:00 a.m. Come and be blessed, we want an opportunity to love you. See you in church.

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

Dr. Sm it h ' s Ser m on Top ic: "You're coming out of this Thing!"

Scr ip t u r e R ea d in g: Psalm 23:1-6.

Week ly Act ivit y: Each Thursday at 10:00 a.m., Channel 70, Bronxnet.

Tune in and be blessed. If this program has lifted you, please let us know. Dr. Smith can be contacted at 718320-0002. If you prefer to drop a personal note: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475 is our mailing address.

Bereavement Support Group meets Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Are you grieving the loss of a loved one?

Come, our arms and hearts are open to you. God bless you!

Up com in g E ven t s: Thurs., Oct.6 and Fri., Oct. 7 - Join us for our life changing fall revival featuring the prophetic woman of

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

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

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

Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 pm. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God.

L ist of P r ogr a m s a n d Even t s: Adult Sunday School is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

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

Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month.

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

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

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

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

Seniors' Ministry meet 1st Wednesday of the month at

God, Evangelist Gloria Knight. God has a miracle just or you! Service begins at 7:15 p.m.

Sun., Oct. 9 - Chat & Chew. Everyone is invited to bring someone special to morning worship. After morning worship, there will be food, fellowship and opportunity to meet a new friend. “ I wa s h u n gr y a n d you fed me” …Church of the Savior is reaching out to individuals and families who need nutritious food. Our food pantry, coordinated by First Lady Theresa Smith, is just a phone call away. For more information in donating or receiving food, please call her at 718-925-5052.

Would you like to lift a child out of proverty, malnutrition and an uncertain future? You can change the world, one child at a time, by becoming a sponsor. Please call First Lady Theresa Smith for more information, 718925-5052. It's the most important call you will ever make.

T h ou gh t for t h e Week : "Think how hard it is to change yourself and you'll understand how hard it is to change others."

—R ev. Dr. R ob er t A. Sm it h , J r.

Church of the New Vision 11:00 a.m.

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

Come join New Vision's "Partners in Reading Program" every Sunday afternoon from 1:40 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Students in Grades 1 through 8 discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals.

Midday Bible study will resume on Tuesday, September 6th, at 12:00 p.m. Senior Ministry will meet on Wednesday, September 7th, at 11:00 a.m.

The Church of the New Vision is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room #33, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 6718746 or (718) 320-0409.

—C a r ole H a q u e

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

Su n d a y Ser vices – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. 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.

Hom e C om in g Ser vice: We will be having our special home coming service to welcome back everyone who was away for the summer. The service will be on September 11th at 9 a.m. We hope to see everyone and also some new faces.

Aft er School P r ogr a m : In Room 43 of Einstein Community Center is a safe environment, where children can do homework, learn God’s word and just have some fun. Please call (718) 671-1033. Call regarding registration.

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

F lea M a r ket : We will be having our Flea Market on September 24, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you are interested in being a vendor, please call the following: Pauline (718) 320-1552 (call between 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.

– 8 p.m. weekdays); Barbara (347) 603-7473 (if no answer, leave message). No applications will be given after September 17th.

We hope that everyone made it through Hurricane Irene safely and hope to see you at service tomorrow.

—R ev. Dr. M ilca Alva r ez-P la u d

Family Owned and Operated • Large Chapel on premises

• Pre-need counseling

• Ample Parking on premises

• Out of town services

• Casket Showroom on premises

• Cremations

A dignified funeral every family can afford.

All areas are handicapped accessible

Personalized & Professional Care • 46 Years Serving Our Community Worldwide Shipping including Caribbean, Africa & South America

718-231-7647 Call 24 Hours

Fax: 718-231-7665 NOW WEBCASTING TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS ABROAD

www.mccalls.net • director@mccalls.net 4035 Bronxwood Avenue, Bronx, N.Y.

Serving all cultures & faiths

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Community Protestant Church On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone: (718) 8629172.

CH UR CH SUMME R SCH E DULE (Dr ess-down Summer Attir e, J u ly 3 – September 4) Adult Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 10:00 a.m. (July 24 – September 4) Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS ARE AT THE CHURCH’S ANNEX: 2053 ASCH LOOP NORTH (CO-OP CITY) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

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

OTH E R SCH E DULE D E VE NTS: Friday, September 9th – CPC Tours sponsor a trip to the Pre-opening Exhibition at the New York Historical Society, “REMEMBERING 9/11,” which includes photographs and memorabilia of the World Trade Center, Pentagon and Shanksville disasters. Lunch follows at Sylvia’s Soul Food Restaurant. Tickets: $40. For tickets and/or additional information, call CPC Tours at (718) 671-1182.

Saturday, October 8, 3:00 p.m., get on board the “GLORY TRAIN,” a fantastic play presented by the Sepia Players at Community Protestant Church, 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx. Donation: $20. For additional information and/or to purchase tickets, call (718) 513-3308; 671-2187; 655-7241 or 671-5961.

Monday, October 10th – Join CPC Tours on their Columbus Day Outing in

the Poconos. Includes shopping at the Crossing Premium Outlets followed by a stop at The Mount Airy Casino (Rebate: $35 slot play). Tickets: $50. For tickets and/or additional information, call CPC Tours at (718) 671-1182.

PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY BANQUET In observance of his 35th Pastoral Anniversary, Community Protestant Church most cordially invites the community to join us at a Black Tie Banquet in honor of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, on Friday, October 14, 6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. at the V.I.P. Country Club, New Rochelle, New York. Donation: $110/adults; $60/children. For tickets and/or additional information about the Banquet, please call the church at (718) 862-9172.

Thursday, March 22, 2012, CPC Tours sponsors a trip to Sight and Sound to see JONAH, with dinner at Miller’s Restaurant.

Ticket: $130. For ticket and/or additional information, call (718) 671-1182.

The Women’s Guild announces A FANTASTIC 17-DAY AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL…WEST TOUR - June 26July 12, 2012. Tour includes: round-trip transportation by Amtrak Rail and deluxe motorcoach; reclining coach seat with leg rest or private roomette sleeping accommodation; first class hotel accommodations; 19 meals; sightseeing at the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Yosemite National Park, San Francisco and Salt Lake City.

For additional information, call (718) 6715961; (718) 320-1435; (718) 798-3337, or (718) 320-2608.

The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing.

E va n G . M it ch ell —E

Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow for worship service at 9::00 a.m. During our summer hours, there will be one worship service held at 9.

This schedule will remain in effect through Sunday, September 11. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us.

The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Our telephone number is 718-3203774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcity baptistchurch.org.

Mission Statement for the Co-op City Baptist Church: The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to

glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry.

On Sunday, September 11, we will be celebrating our annual Friends and Family Day. We invite you to join us for Family and Friends Day. The service will be held in Room 45, Einstein Center at 9:00 a.m.

The Scholarship Ministry will be going on their Fall Shopping Spree on Saturday, October 29, and you are invited to join them at the NEW Tanger Outlet Mall in Deer Park, Long Island. Tickets are $40 and the

bus will leave from the Emigrant Savings Bank on Asch Loop and Bartow Avenue at 9 a.m. For additional information, call 718671-7507, 718-671-1918 or 718-320-3774.

Co-op City Baptist Church will celebrate its 40th Anniversary on Saturday, November 19 at 11:30 a.m. at the Davenport Country Club, located at 400 Davenport Avenue, New Rochelle, NY. Adult tickets are $65 and children, ages 3 12, are $30. Please call the church for additional information.

Pack your bags! The Scholarship Ministry invites you to hit the high seas again. They will be sailing on the Carnival Miracle leaving from New York City on

Monday, July 9, 2012. They will be sailing to San Juan, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas and Grand Turk. A deposit of $150 is due on or before October 9. For additional information, call 718-379-0541, 718-6717507 or the church at 718-320-3774.

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

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

—H a t t ie L . L u ca s

Einstein Cancer Fund Happy birthday and/or anniversary to all celebrating this month of September.

Tu esda y, Sep t em b er 6th – General membership meeting at 1:30 p.m. in Room 38. We will be collecting payments for dues of $12. The raffle luncheon payment of $48 are now due. New members are welcome.

M ou n t Air y C a sin o — Tuesday, September 13th. The cost per person is

$30 with a casino bonus of $35 slot play.

Time of pick-up is 8:30 a.m. at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch and Dreiser Loops. As always, please bring a valid photo I.D. Sa t u r d a y, Sep t em b er 17t h a t 1: 30 p .m . - Seashore Restaurant for our Annual Raffle Luncheon. Cost per person is $48 and our Grand Prize will be a J.C. Penny gift card of $150. Everyone will receive a

raffle ticket for all the raffled gifts which enables everyone to be a winner. All will go home with a prize The entrée choices on the menu are broiled filet of sole, broiled or grilled salmon, fried shrimps or shrimp scampi, chicken parmesan, prime rib roast of beef, BBQ chicken, BBQ baby back ribs, or combination BBQ ribs and chicken. There will be an appetizer, pasta, salad, soda, tea,

coffee, plus a special cake. Come spend an afternoon of good food, fun and warm companionship.

For the above trip or luncheon, please call Mildred at 718-320-0288, Loretta at 718-671-2598, or Lydia at 718-671-3005.

For memorial cards, please call Loretta.

Good health and healings are wished to all. Have a safe, happy summer.

—Lyd ia R u a s

CO- O P C IT Y B AP T IST C HUR C H

COMMUNITY PROTESTANT

135 EINSTEIN LOOP (Section 5) • Rooms 50-51 Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams, Pastor

1659 EAST GUN HILL ROAD BRONX, NY 10469

(718) 320-3774

CHURCH OF CO-OP CITY

REV., DR. CALVIN E. OWENS, PASTOR

(718) 862-9172 OFFICE (718) 862-9179 CHURCH

• Sunday School – 9:15 a.m.

• Sunday Worship Services – 8:00 & 11:00 a.m.

• Midweek Worship – Wednesday @ 12 Noon • Bible Class – Wednesday @ 1:00 & 7:30 p.m.

• Prayer Service – Friday @ Noon & 7:30 p.m.

COMMUNION SERVICE EVERY FIRST SUNDAY. YOUTH DAY EVERY FOURTH SUNDAY. ALL ARE WELCOME TO WORSHIP WITH US.

An interdenominational Church of love and understanding, consisting of people of many faiths, races and cultural backgrounds, seeking to live the spirit of Christ with relevance.

CHURCH SCHEDULE WEEKLY: CHURCH SCHOOL - SUNDAY, 9:00 a.m.

WORSHIP SERVICE: SUNDAY, 11:00 a.m.

BIBLE CLASS & PRAYER MEETING - WEDNESDAY, 7:30 p.m.

MONTHLY: COMMUNION - 1ST AND 3RD SUNDAYS

ALL ARE WELCOME!

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Dreiser

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Current Events 10 a.m., Rm. 31

Dominoes 10 in Rm. 49

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

Tai Chi 11:00 in Rm. 45

Alert & Alive on vacation until September,

Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49

Mixed Cultural dance 10:30 in Aud. A

Bingo 10:00 in Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25 Word Games 9:30 –11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Wed., September 7

Card Games 2:30-4 p.m., Rm. 25 Stay Well Exercise on vacation until Sept. 14 10 a.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25 Word Games 9:30– 1:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 2 p.m. in Rm. 25 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd on vacation until Sept. 21 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 25 Library 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Rm. 31 Chat session 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25 Word Games 9:30 -11:30, Rm. 31 Bingo 2 p.m. in Rm. 25 Card Games 2:30-4:00 p.m., Rm. 25

Fri., September 9

Einstein

LABOR DAY

Thurs., September 8

Tues., September 6

Mon., September 5

Bartow

“Movie Madness” 9:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Spelling Bee 11 a.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 2 p.m. in Rm. 25 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 25 Line Dancing 10-11 a.m., Rm. 31

Matinee Movie w/ George Rm. 49, 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee10 a.m., Rm. 49 Spanish Practice Class 10:30 in Computer lab Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Stay Well Exercise 10-11, Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11 a.m., Rm. 49 Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Art 10:00 in Rm. 45 Bingo 1:00 p.m. in Rm. 49 Card Games Rm. 49 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

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

Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7 Tuesday Movie w/popcorn 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session, Rm. 7, 9:30 – 1:00 Garden Club, Rm. 7, 10:00 Sewing w/Raymonde on vacation until Sept.

Tai Chi 11 a.m., Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7 Art Class 1-4 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat session, Rm. 7, 9:30 – 1 pm Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10-11:30, Rm. 7 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7 Belly Dancing 12:30 p.m., Aud. A Handi-Flex 1 p.m., Aud. A Drama Rm. 7, 1:30–4 p.m.

Crochet & Knitting 9:00 in Rm. 2 Day at the Movies w/ popcorn 10 a.m., Rm. 7 Meditative Moments on vacation until September, 11 a.m., Rm. 7 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7 Whist Card Game/ Scrabble 2-4 pm, Rm. 7 *Schedule subject to change without notice*

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

WEEKLY TRIPS DATES

WEEKLY TRIPS

PRICE

1st Monday: Stew Leonards 1st & 3rd Mondays: Super Wal-Mart

$5 $12

Fridays Tuesdays

$3 $12+

Swimming Bowling

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

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

(June, July & August only) 1:15 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.

11 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m.

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

Date:

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Mon., Sept.

5

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Tues., Sept.

6

Apple juice Chicken Cantonese Fried rice French beans

Breaded Tilapia Lima beans Carrots

Rye bread Apricot halves

Wed., Sept.

7

Orange juice Swedish meatballs Whole wheat spaghetti Broccoli florets

Meat loaf w/gravy Spinach Mashed potato

Whole wheat bread Banana

Thurs., Sept.

8

Baked turkey wing Yams Italian blend

Chicken legs Baked potato Mixed vegetables

Rye bread Orange

Pork loin Pineapple juice Fri., Stew beans w/rice Fish cakes w/tartar sauce Sept.

Lettuce/tomato/ Steak fries 9 Carrots/avocado salad Kale

Whole wheat bread Red apple

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

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

Upcoming Events/Trips SE P T E M B E R 5 – A L L J A SA C E NT E R S / O F F I C E S C L O S E D – H O L I DAY AR E YO U OVE R 55 AND A UNI T E D STAT E S VE T E R AN L I VI NG I N C O -O P C I T Y? You are cordially invited to join a roundtable discussion.

Come share your thoughts on being a United States Veteran in the world today.

September 9th at 10:00 a.m. in the Bartow Community Center, Room 25.

Refreshments will be served.

ST E W L E O NAR DS – MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH - $5 – Pick-ups: Asch Loop, 1:00 p.m.; Dreiser, 1:15 and Einstein, 1:30 p.m.

WAL M AR T – MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th - $12 – Trip includes transportation & boxed lunch. Pick- ups Asch Loop – 8:30 a.m., Dreiser - 8:45 a.m. & Einstein – 9:00 a.m. SOLD OUT. S W I M M I N G — w i l l r e su m e F r id a y, Sep t em b er 16t h .

J E R SE Y G AR DE NS – MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th - $12 - Trip includes transportation & boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Asch Loop – 8:00 a.m.; Dreiser - 8:15 a.m. and Einstein - 8:30 a.m.

C E NT R AL AVE NUE - MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th - $13 – P L E ASE NOT E : 3 hours XMAS Tree Store, 1 hour Trader Joe’s and 2 hours Amazing Savings. Trip includes transportation & boxed lunch. Pick-ups – Asch Loop – 9:00 a.m., Dreiser - 9:15 a.m. and Einstein - 9:30 a.m.

E M P I R E C I T Y C ASI NO - All of September is SOLD OUT. NE W DAT E S: October 5th, October 12th, October 19th and October 26th. Trip includes transportation, boxed lunch, 4 hours at casino, $10 food coupon. Pickups: Einstein, 10 a.m.; Bartow, 10:15

a.m. and Dreiser, 10:30 a.m. DROP OFF AT ASCH LOOP IN FRONT OF LIBRARY; DREISER LOOP AND EINSTEIN LOOP ONLY. C AR E G I VE R SUP P O R T G R O UP - A Caregiver Support Group can offer an atmosphere of understanding and support for caregivers to discuss issues and concerns. Whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home, you are most welcome. The group meets every other Tuesday at: 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31 from 1-2 p.m. The next sessions are Tuesday, September 13 and September 27. The support groups are facilitated by a social worker. If you have any questions, please contact JASA at 718-320-2066.

DI SABI L I T Y SUP P O RT /SO C I AL I Z AT I O N G R O UP - First Friday of every month – 2049 Bartow Ave., Rm 25.

The next meeting for the DI ABE T I C SUP P O RT G R O UP is scheduled for Monday, September 26.

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

BL O O D P R E SSUR E – Locations and schedule – 135 Einstein Loop, Room 45, every 2nd & 4th Friday at 10 a.m. – 11-30 a.m.; 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 7, every 1st & 3rd Thursday at 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m.; Bartow Avenue Only on vacation until September 21.

No Co-op City Times? Call 646.479.1041 or 646.261.1761, Saturday: 9 am - 2 pm.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE EDUCATION African American Association: “Business Education Classes” Wed., 9/7; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room #2)

African American Association: “Student Safety Forum” Thurs., 9/8; 7:00 pm (Bartow Room #31)

Co-op City Toastmasters: “Meeting” Thurs., 9/8; 7:30 pm (Bartow Room #28)

HOBBIES Duplicate Bridge Club: “Bridge Game” Wed., 9/7; 4:00 pm (Dreiser Room #9)

RELIGIOUS Deeper Life Church: Tues., 9/6; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #1) Church of the New Vision: “Bible Studies” Sun., 9/11; 9:30 am (Einstein Room #38) Faith @ Work Christian Church: “Worship Service” Sun., 9/11; 8:00 am (Dreiser Room #8) Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15: Sun., 9/11; 10:00 am (Einstein Rm #35) Harvest Restoration Ministries: “Bible Study” Wed., 9/7; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #10), “Worship Service” Sun., 9/11; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room #9)

Circle of Christ: “Children’s Bible Study” Sun., 9/11; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room #2) Greater Love Cathedral Baptist Church: “Worship Service” Sun., 9/11; 3:00 pm (Dreiser Room #1)

SENIORS JASA Senior Services: “Luncheon” Mon.,- Fri., 9/5;-9/9; 8:00 am (Bartow Room #31) Retirees of Dreiser Loop: “Meeting” Wed., 9/7; 1:00 pm (Dreiser Aud. A)

SERVICE & CIVIC Weight Watchers Nutrition Program: Tues., 9/6; “Meeting Time” 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room #4)

Wiiliamsbridge Club: “Meeting” Fri., 9/9; 5:30 pm (Dreiser Room #8) Einstein Cancer Fund: “Meeting” Tues., 9/6; 1:20 pm (Einstein Room #38)

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION WEEKLY EVENTS Children’s Read Aloud - Every day @ 11:30 a.m.

Chess Club - Every Monday & Thursday, 2:00 p.m.

KIDS Game On Nintendo Wii! - Every Monday, 3:30 p.m.

Yu-Gi-Oh! - Every Tuesday, 2 p.m.

Arts/Crafts - Every Wednesday, 2 p.m.

Teen TAG - Every Tuesday, 4 p.m., ages 12-18 Teen Book Café - Every Wednesday, 4 p.m., Talk about books or listen.

Chess Club - Every Thursday, 2:00 p.m.

Teen Time - Every Friday, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Come and hang out in the library’s community room: Bring a snack, talk to friends, play games.

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

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

HOURS: Monday & Wednesday, 10-7;

AARP Chapter #4997 R E M I NDE R : Add AARP Peachtree Chapter #4997 to your Fall/Winter schedule to keep abreast of Albany happenings and community activities.…Our first meeting for the Fall is scheduled for MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1 p.m. – Dreiser Loop Auditorium “A.” NOT E : To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493.

2011 TOUR ACTIVITIES REMINDER: You don’t have to be a member of Peachtree Chapter to attend any of the trips, so, come and go with us.

Let’s have fun together.

Sept. 22 (Thurs.) – TRIP CANCELLED - Opus “Casino Cruise” Line – ALL REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN AT THE SEPT. 12TH MEETING. Oct. 17th & 18th – Rocking Horse Resort Fall Foliage – overnight stay; 3 meals; resort activities; stop-off on the way home to the Monticello Raceway/Casino (“current” photo ID or Passport required) — $199/double; $249/single — $50 deposit due with registration – balance due by Sept. meeting – contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

Dec. 30 – Jan. 1, 2012 – New Year’s Eve Weekend Celebration at the DESMOND – Lavish New Year’s Eve Party; cocktail party w/hot hors d’oeuvres & pasta station; 5 hours open bar; surf & turf dinner; champagne toast; music/dancing; All New Christmas Show

at the American Music Theater; after check-in, dinner w/fun & games; full-hot buffet breakfast; then you can go to an Atlantic City Casino or shopping at QVC Studio Tour or shopping at King of Prussia Mall or relaxing at the Desmond; 2 nights deluxe accommodations; New Year’s Day Champagne Brunch & show; - $534/person double; $634 – single; $526/person triple; $50/per person trip insurance available – $50 deposit due at registration – Contact Delores, 718-379-2176, for registration form to be mailed to you.

2012 TOUR ACTIVITIES APRIL 23-24, 2012 – “JONAH” – experience the mighty storm at sea that breaks apart an enormous ship; peer into the underwater world & see the giant fish swallow up God’s misguided Prophet Jonah at the Millennium Theater in Lancaster (PA). Trip includes: a stop in Bethlehem (PA) known as the “Christmas City”; visit the Sands Casino ($35 Casino Bonus) — current photo ID or passport required; lodging at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Reading; wine & cheese Reception w/a sit-down dinner and live Musical Comedy Show; 2nd day hot breakfast buffet; visit an Amish quilt shop, cannery & Kitchen Kettle gift shops; w/reserved seats at the Millennium Theater for “JONAH”; stop for dinner on the way home…$281/person double; $331 – single; Trip insurance - $14/each – double; $29/single; call Jeanne, 718-379-3742, for registration info.

—Delor es Deb n a m

Handicapped Adults Association Va n —For information on the van, call the office at 718-320-2069.

F lea M a r ket —Come to Room #13 and shop in our flea market. Greeting cards 25¢ each, canes $5 each, jewelry, soft covered books 5 for $1, hard covered books 50¢ each, CD’s (music in Spanish and English) $1 each. New items arrive daily. We are open from 9:00 a.m. until

11:00 a.m. We are located in Dreiser Community Center, Room #13.

T h e O ffic e—Our office hours are 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. If you need information, call the office at 718-3202069.

P en n ies, p en n ies, p e n n ies—Please bring them to the office.

—Ar len e R od r iq u ez

Goose Island Seniors SORRY: Due to the hurricane on Sunday, we were not able to have BINGO. Happy birthday or happy anniversary to all who celebrate in the month of September.

Wednesday, September 7—Back to our Wednesday Bingo in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $2 for members and friends, snack and refreshments served.

Tuesday, September 27—Going to Atlantic City Showboat Casino. Price is $30. Rebate is $30. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops—Einstein Center, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop. Always have your picture I.D. cards. Call Mary or Ann for 379-9613 for more information.

Wednesday, October 19—Going to Villa Roma. Price is $55 (fifty five). All members and friends who have signed up,

I would appreciate it if you can leave a deposit or full price. We are all filled up.

November 10—Having our annual End of Year Party at Seashore Restaurant. Price is $55 (fifty-five). Music and entertainment

by Mr. Williard. Menu - Appetizer, Salad, Pasta. Entrees: baked or grilled Salmon, shrimp scampi, fried shrimps, filet of Sole or seafood platter, roasted chicken, chicken parmagiana, BBQ chicken, BBQ baby back ribs, BBQ chicken and ribs, vegetables, potatoes, unlimited soft drinks, ice tea, coffee, tea and special cake. Call Ann or Mary for more information, 718-3799613, or come to Room 39 at 135 Einstein Center, Monday Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:40 p.m., or call Mary, 718-379-4899.

GOOD HEALTH TO ALL. —M a r y P illa

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

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

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Reflections

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

Last week’s hurricane brings to mind the story of a small Indiana town which received its first tornado warning. At 3 a.m., warned by telephone, sleepy neighbors gathered in the basement of a large house. For the most part, they were clad in a motley assortment of slacks, nightclothes and bathrobes.

One women who came last, caught everyone’s attention. She wore rings on every finger, her throat was hidden by her pearls and necklaces, and she had thrown a blue mink stole over her fur

coat. To her husband’s laughter, she replied, “It took me twenty-seven years to get these, and if I go, they go.”

This woman contains a little of all of us. We hunger so to fill our lives with the symbols of success, but we do not realize that it often costs us our serenity and at times even our sanity. We are bound so firmly to the economic wheel that our values become warped. There is nothing wrong with a beautiful gift as a symbol of love, but there is a great deal wrong when the symbol becomes a substitute for love and an end in itself.

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

Saturday services are continuing thanks to those people who attend.

Please try to attend whenever possible.

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

gogue, we are still here, and all are welcome.

Try to take a Saturday and come to services when you can. Tickets for the High Holy Days will go on sale at the Co-op Jewish Center.

Donations can be mailed to the Co-op Jewish Center.

—M a r vin Seid m a n

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City Young Israel of Baychester 120 Erdman Place-behind the Lobby Rabbi Daniel Z. Kronengold and Cantor Aryeh Rosenbaum will conduct the High Holy Day Services.

Tickets are available for purchase on: Tuesday, Sept. 6 & 13 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 8 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 15 & 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 11 & 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Due to LIMITED SEATING, we request that you respond as soon as possible. For further information, call Mimi at 1-347-427-4526. If necessary, leave a message and a number where I can return your call.

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

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

Candle lighting on Friday, September 9, is before 6:56 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, September 10, at 7:55 p.m. We recite Havdallah (The Recital over the Wine) at the end of Shabbos.

Mincha services on Saturday, September 10 at 7:00 p.m. and the Shalosh Seudos repast is at 7:15 p.m.

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

C om in g E ven ts: Saturday, September 10-Morning services are at 9:00 a.m. Mincha is at 7:00 p.m. and the Rabbi’s class is at 7:15 p.m. The class for this week will encompass another Chapter of Pirkei Avot. The parsha this week is “Kee Taytzay.” Shabbat ends at 7:55 p.m.

Sunday, September 4 at 1:30 p.m.-Join us as the Sisterhood presents an afternoon of Bingo. Bring your friends and neighbors. The cost is $3/person which includes admission and refreshments.

Wednesday, September 7 at 1:00 p.m.Sisterhood General Membership Meeting.

G ood a n d Welfa r e: Officiating for the holidays are Rabbi Daniel Z. Kronengold and Cantor Aryeh

Rosenbaum.

Please, seating space is limited.

High Holidays Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur on September 28, 29, 30 and October 7 and 8, respectfully. We sincerely hope that you will join us at our new home for services at 120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby).

H olida y T icket Sa les: Ticket sales will be conducted as follows: Tuesday, Sept. 6 and Wednesday, Sept. 8 from 2 – 5 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 11, Wednesday, Sept. 15; Sunday, Sept. 18; Thursday. Sept. 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the final day for sale is Sunday, Sept.

25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Keep in mind that we have limited seating, so buy your tickets as early as possible. Should you have any questions, please call Mimi at 1347-427-4526.

Du es for 2011: Dues are always in order.

Come on down to the synagogue to purchase kosher wine.

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

Happy birthday wishes to Esther Waxman on (correction date) August 29th.

Anita Abel is celebrating her birthday on Monday, September 12th. We wish you many more happy and healthy years of joy.

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

Shalom!

M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsky —M

Co-op City Jewish Community Council The Co-op City Jewish Community Council is pleased to sponsor a trip to Lehman College’s Lovinger Theater on Thursday, Sept. 22. The program, “Soul to Soul,” is a presentation featuring Yiddish and African American performers in a celebration of two cultures who have traditionally had much in common! Elmore

James, Tony Perry and Lisa Fishman star in this production. Tickets are free, but you must call the office, (718) 320-1234, to reserve a seat on the bus. We expect to leave Dreiser Loop from in front of the Rehabilitation Center at 1:15, and we should be back by 4:30 or 5 p.m.

—Lyn n L evin e

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue I would like to thank all our friends for making our last bus trip to MOUNT AIRY CASINO on August 17, a great success.

The officers have been approached by many of our friends who went on the trip asking when we will run our next trip. We

are currently looking into running another trip to MOUNT AIRY CASINO in Pennsylvania on Monday, October 3. Full details will follow in the coming weeks.

Please hold the date.

—Bruce Gitelson

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

May God bless you in this house!

Saints, God is behind the scenes, and controls the scenes He stands behind.

Let’s look at scripture that supports this.

Proverbs 16:1-9 in the NKJV says: 1 The preparations of the heart belong

to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

2 All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the spirits.

3 Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established.

4 The Lord has made all for Himself, yes, even the wicked for the day of doom.

5 Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord; though they join forces, none will go unpunished.

6 In mercy and truth atonement is provided for iniquity; and by the fear of

the Lord one departs from evil.

7 When a man’s ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies be at peace with him.

8 Better is a little with righteousness, than vast revenues without justice.

9 A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.

Now I e xt en d ou r week ly invit a t ion s t o you : The church will open today at 3 p.m. for a sweet hour of prayer. Tomorrow morning at 10 is Sunday School.

Morning Worship begins at 11. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning wor-

ship, we serve Holy Communion.

Sa ve t h is d a t e a n d t im e: Sept. 18th, 6 p.m., Apostle G. Marie Carroll from Kingdom Builders Church in West Hempstead, NY, will be ministering at our convention.

We love you, and may God forever bless you is our prayer. We don’t worry about anything, but we pray about everything.

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone numbers are (347) 276-4925 & (718) 671-3627. Jesus loves you and so do we.

—Ap ost le G la d ys R . L it t le

Pentecostal Tabernacle The Pentecostal Tabernacle invite everyone to attend worship service at 120 Benchley Pl. Building 24 (street level); Tel. 718-324-0334 or 718-320-4218.

Sunday School starts at 10:30 a.m.

Midday worship begins at 11:45 a.m.

Prayer meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday evening. Bible study starts every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m.

Focu s: Grace is divine power that causes the heart to rejoice and reflects in the lives of those who find favor with God.

And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.

(Acts 4:33) The promises of God are given by His grace.

Peter explained that the outcome of God’s grace working in our lives is the giving of “great and precious promises.”

Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour

Jesus Christ.

Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. (II Peter 1:1-4) At

a glance, we may credit these promises to God’s power, but a closer examination of scripture reveals that all scriptural promises are ultimately the result of God’s grace.

Apart from his grace, we receive no promises from God. It should not be a strange thing for one who has experienced the grace of God to ask for more. Although there are several means of obtaining more grace, one way is through seeking a greater knowledge of Jesus Christ from the study of his word.

—R ev. R . Sib b lies

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• F r ee Internet Phone Service • Keep Your Current Phone Number • Why Pay Over $300 An n u a lly?

Celebrating 10 years of service to Co-op City.

TELEPHONE JACKS

Verizon Trained - 28 years

Licensed and Bonded

Dataway Computers, Inc.

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Telephone Jacks

Locksmith

Call (718) 473-0772

24-Hours a day / 7 days a week

Notary Public

Upholstery/Blinds

REUPHOLSTERING

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

Decorator

STYLISH DECORATORS 3314 White Plains Rd. • Bronx, NY 10467

Moving

Floors

M & M FLOORS

Hardwood floors installed - Sanding & Refinishing. Polyurethane, Fabulon & Moisture Cure Finishes. Staining in all colors. Free estimates.

10% Co-op City resident discount.

Call Mike. (718) 792-0024

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Handyman

HANDYMAN

Painting • Plastering • Sheet Rock Repairs • Vinyl/Ceramic Tiles Installed • Shower Doors/Vanity/Kitchen Countertop/Faucets Installed • Lights/Blinds Installed.

Fast Service Cell:

(917) 346-0862

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718.881.7691

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R O N ’S Trucking Corp.

914.

423.

1773

MOVING Low Low Rates Residential/Commercial Local & Long Distance NO Extra Charge for Stairs, Weekends or Holidays.

FREE Mattress Covers Flat Rate/Free Estimates NYSDOT #T-35528 USDOT #1060058

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BRONX, NY 10475 • 718.320-3380 1.718.320.3300, ext. 3380

CLASSIFIED AD FORM

Rates: $6 for 20 words or less Over 20 words, $6 plus 30¢ for each additional word. $2.40 per line for bold type (3 words max.)

Display Classified: $8.00 per column inch.

Fee is payable in advance. No exceptions. No refunds.

Checks or Money Orders ONLY payable to Co-op City Times must accompany ad. (We will no longer accept cash.)

Deadline is MONDAY at 3 P.M., except when there is a holiday, in which case the deadline is moved up one day or as announced. Classifieds advertising the sale of land, homes, or

RUBBISH REMOVAL

apartments outside Co-op City or advertising businesses operating within homes in Co-op City cannot be accepted. No blind ads accepted.

Residential/Commercial Estate Clean-Outs ✔ Construction ✔ Appliances ✔ Furniture ✔ Paint Cans ✔ Wood

Attach sheet if needed. Use Pen or Typewriter.

Anything Non-Hazardous Heavy-Duty Cleaning

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