Co-op City Times 09/04/10

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Vol. 45 No. 35

Saturday, September 4, 2010

CCPD and local CERT 10 to collaborate to provide information and extra sense of security to residents

BY ROZAAN BOONE Co-op City’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and the Co-op City Public Safety Department are teaming up to provide information and assistance to community residents.

“The CERT Team is very proud to work with the Co-op City Public Safety Department on various incidents as an extra set of eyes,” said Director Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, Riverbay’s Second Vice President and Team Chief of CERT 10.

“Incidents can be planned or unplanned.”

Unplanned events include blackouts and natural disasters such as hurricanes and earthquakes, while planned events include the annual Co-op City Community Fairs and National Night Out activities. In these instances, CERT members can be utilized by the Co-op City Department of Public Safety to hand out flyers or to direct residents to a specific area(s), help provide First Aid and assist in traffic control since they are also trained in that area.

“We will also assist the Public Safety Department by monitoring areas and reporting any problematic situations directly to Public Safety for quick handling,” said Abdul-Wahhab.

Chief Frank Apollo of the Co-op City Public Safety Department, said: “The collaboration between CERT and Public Safety is something that I believe can enhance services to the community in that CERT members, as extra eyes and ears, add an extra layer of reassurance to community residents. I think this collaboration will be rewarding to CERT, Public Safety and the community.”

The city’s Office of Emergency Management, which administers the Community Emergency Response Teams throughout the city, states on its website, that Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members undergo an intensive training program that “raises awareness about emergencies and disasters and (Continued on page 4)

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 6 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

Because of this holidayshortened 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 7, will not be considered for publication in the September 11th edition of the paper.

The deadline for Directors’

viewpoints remains Monday, September 6, at 5 p.m.

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@riverbay corp.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, and to all of our readers celebrating Rosh Hashana, we wish you a happy and healthy new year.

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New chief of 45th Precinct visits Co-op City

BY JIM ROBERTS transferred to Brooklyn. Capt. Green, who The new commanding officer of the was born in the Bronx and raised in NYPD’s 45th Precinct visited Co-op City Orange County, previously served as this week and said he will be reaching out Commanding Officer of the Orchard to strengthen the ties between the comBeach summer detail, Executive Officer in munity and the police. the 42nd, 43rd and 44th Precincts, and as Capt. Russell Green, who took over an Officer in the 52nd Precinct. the Precinct on Aug. 23, visited the Co-op Public Safety Department and met with Chief Frank Apollo on Wednesday.

Capt. Green, a 14-year veteran of the NYPD, said listening to the community to continue to build strong relationships between residents and police is a high priority on his agenda.

“I’m looking forward to meeting the residents and speaking at their building association meetings, as Capt. Russell Green, new C.O. of the 45th Precinct shares a moment with Capt. Frank Apollo of CCPD well as being a guest and lisPhoto by Jim Roberts tening to hear what their problems are,” Capt. Green said.

During his visit to Co-op City on “Outreach is a very important part of Wednesday, Capt. Green got to know what we do. We’re going to continue to Chief Apollo and other staff in the Public invite residents to come to the precinct Safety Department. community council meetings as well.”

“Today, we had an extensive meeting The new Commanding Officer replaces (Continued on page 2) Capt. Dimitrios Roumeliotis, who was

Changes to QBx1 to take effect September 12

BY BILL STUTTIG Major changes to Co-op City’s longstanding QBx1 route, which will effectively split the route into two separate lines, the Bx. 23 and the Q50, will take effect of September 12th, according to MTA officials.

The MTA Bus Division released its plans for the splitting of the QBx1 line— which currently takes Co-op City residents to and from Pelham Bay station, with continuing service to Flushing, Queens—into two separate lines, one of which will provide local service from all Co-op City sections to Pelham Bay station and back, and the other will provide limited stops between Co-op City and Pelham Bay with continuing service onto Queens.

The plan, as presented by Norman C. Silverman, Vice President of Operations

Planning for the MTA Bus Division at a Community Board 10 committee meeting earlier this year, involves creating a new Q50 limited which will provide service between Queens, Pelham Bay Station and all five sections of Co-op City. The new plan, as outlined by the MTA, will involve limited bus stop spacing and bypassing stops in the loops in Co-op City, sticking to the main thoroughfares to cut approximately five minutes off the current routes.

The second new line, which will be created to replace the QBx1, will be the Bx. 23 which will only provide service between Pelham Bay Station and Co-op City. The Bx. 23 will involve two different levels of service—peak and off-peak service.

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Off-peak service will run to and from Pelham Bay station along the entire perimeter of Co-op City, encompassing all five sections.

Peak service on the Bx. 23, meaning morning and afternoon weekday rush hours, will involve two segments—one run that will go between Pelham Bay Station and Section 1 through 4 via Baychester Avenue and Co-op City Blvd., and the other segment which will run directly between Section 5 and Pelham Bay Station The Bx. 23 service will only operate between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. weekdays and 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. weekends. After that, service to Pelham Bay Station will be available on the Q50 limited until 12:15 a.m. each evening and also via the Bx. 29.

The QBx1 serves approximately 8,000 riders each day with approximately 6200 of those passengers traveling between Co-op City and Pelham Bay station each day. The line on Saturday serves about 3600 passengers, the majority traveling between Co-op City and Pelham Bay, and 2800 passengers on Sundays.

The great volume of Co-op City passengers is the reason why the MTA decided to dedicate a specific line just for the popular and needed

service between Co-op City and its 50,000 residents and Pelham Bay Station, the first stop on the No. 6 subway line with direct service to the east side of Manhattan via Lexington Avenue.

MTA officials claimed that the changes in the QBx.1 were not initiated in reaction to the community’s general displeasure with changes in service to the New York City Transit bus lines serving the community. They maintain that the changes were in the planning stages months before the budget-related cuts to the other bus lines were ever announced.

State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto, while not outwardly saying that he believed that the MTA was reacting to the community’s recent cries of displeasure, said that he believes these changes to the QBx.1 are a positive indication that the MTA might be finally listening to the community’s wishes and needs.

In another less drastic change which Benedetto was influential in getting made beginning September 12th, the Bx. 38 and Bx. 28 will have additional buses added to its early morning service operating between Dreiser Loop and Bartow Avenue via the eastern segment of Co-op City Blvd.

New 45th Pct Captain

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and I went over their facilities and their manpower and staff and some of the things that they are capable of,” said Capt. Green. “I’m impressed. They have a lot of good ideas and they have a lot of good programs in place already. We’re looking forward to working together with Riverbay’s management and the Co-op City Public Safety Department.

They have a lot to offer.”

Co-op City Public Safety Chief Apollo said he looks forward to working with the new 45th Precinct Commanding Officer.

“I believe that the relationship between

myself and the new C.O., Capt. Green of the 45, is going to be very good for the community,” Chief Apollo said. “I think it’s going to be very positive.

“We share a lot of the same ideas as far as policing is concerned,” Chief Apollo added. “I believe he has a lot of passion and I have a lot of passion for serving the community, and that can only be a positive thing for Co-op City. I really am looking forward to working very closely with him over the next several years.”

Riverbay’s General Manager Vernon

As part of the route changes that took effect on June 27th, the Bx. 28 which normally runs from Section 5 to Fordham via Bartow Avenue and Gun Hill Road during most of the day, loops around the entire community after midnight serving both Dreiser and Bellamy Loop area residents in the overnight period with buses running approximately every 40 minutes.

The problem was that the last Bx. 28 providing the overnight service to the northern sections of the community stops at 5:06 a.m. at Dreiser Loop and the Bx. 38 which picks up the service during day and evening hours does not start serving Dreiser Loop until 6:04 a.m. leaving an hour gap in service on all weekdays.

Benedetto recently contacted the MTA about this oversight and they agreed to change early morning Bx. 28 service beginning September 12th. According to a memo sent to Benedetto from Jacqueline Carter of New York City Transit, the Bx. 28 will have buses scheduled for pick up at Dreiser at 5:06 a.m., 5:21 a.m. and 5:33 a.m. The first Bx. 38 will then be put into service earlier at 5:39 a.m. and there will be combined Bx. 28/38 service until 5:57 a.m. The regular Bx. 38 bus will then begin

serving those stops at 6:02 a.m. with service approximately every eight minutes during peak hours.

“We have all missed a bus, but no one should have to wait for an hour for the next bus to arrive; the situation that currently exists on the Bx. 28 early in the morning is unacceptable,” Benedetto said.

“I am pleased that the MTA is willing to make necessary changes to the new service. I will continue to monitor the situation in Co-op City and, when necessary, request changes from the MTA,” Benedetto said.

State Assemblyman Richard Brodsky, Chair of the Assembly Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions which includes legislative oversight of the MTA, said that the commission has kept after the MTA with some good effect.

“Co-op City clearly needs more efficient bus service and Assemblyman Benedetto has kept after the MTA to have them provide better service here in the wake of the recent service cuts,” said Brodsky, currently a candidate for the Democratic nomination for New York State Attorney General.

Cooper said he is ecstatic about the prospect of working with the new Captain of the 45th Precinct.

“After hearing Capt. Green’s views when we met this week, I did not hesitate to convey to him that I thought he was a breath of fresh air, in that he has verbalized his intent to be very proactive with respect to working closely with our Public Safety Department,” Cooper said. “This initiative is exactly what we have tried to accomplish with his predecessors, however, for the most part with little or inconsistent success.”

Cooper reported that Capt. Green made it clear he will assign patrol cars to Co-op City and that these officers will work hand-inhand with Public Safety.

“I can’t remember the last time I heard a police captain from his precinct ask to be invited to meetings, which is the position that is being taken by this new Captain,” said Cooper. “He appears to be very hands-on and he has the right demeanor and character to be a real ally for our Public Safety Department. We welcome the opportunity to work with him.”

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2nd Combing ty Blood p Cinext Co-oDrive Co-op City photo surrealist on exhibit Sept. 7-20 An exhibit by Lisa DuBois, a Coop City resident and photo surrealist, will be on display at the Path Café in the Village, from September 7-20. The opening reception will be held by the American Art Gallery on Tuesday, September 7, 6-8 p.m., at the Path Café in the Village, N.Y. to promote DuBois’s solo exhibit, entitled “Sensual Flora.”

DuBois has exhibited in New York and Pennsylvania, and had her photos chosen for two consecutive years to be included in “The Best of Photography 2009/2010” hardcover book for Photographers Forum magazine. She sells limited edition prints to collectors of photojournalism and avant garde art.

DuBois’ captivating work will be on display in the Nice airport in France during Christmas, 2010.

She will also be exhibiting at the Schomburg Museum in Harlem, New York in a group show in February, 2011. Her favorite photographers include Ruth Orkin, a former teacher, Henri Cartier Bresson, Helmut Newton, and many more, as well as surrealists Michael Cheval and Vladimir Kush. The work of Lisa DuBois is quite eclectic in the sense that her scope goes beyond ordinary photographs and reaches into the psyche on many levels.

The Path Cafe is located at 131 Christopher Street, New York, N.Y. For further information, please contact DuBois at www.duboisphotoart.com or on Facebook.

Community Fair coming Sept. 12 This year’s Community Fair will be held on Sept. 12 from noon to 6 p.m. on the Section 5 Greenway.

Over 200 vendors will be on hand.

Applications to be a vendor can be picked up at the administrative office at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. For information, call 718-320-3300, Ext. 3532.

Presented by the Riverbay Fund.

Community Board 10 Meeting Sept. 16 The next meeting of Community Board 10 will take place on Thursday, September 16, 7:30 p.m. at Providence Rest., 3304 Waterbury Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10465. For further information, please contact Community Board 10 by calling

FRONT PA G E

Update forms available to increase participation in Co-op City Notification System

BY BILL STUTTIG This week, shareholders can begin registering with the Co-op City Notification System as many as five voice phone numbers (home or cell) and as many as five e-mail or text addresses which will be instantly contacted in the case of an emergency or service interruptions affecting your floor, building or the community at-large.

Residents are asked to fill out the form printed below and list whatever voice numbers they would like to receive automated voice messages regarding service interruptions and/or emergencies in the community and e-mail and text addressees that they would like to see receive written automated messages.

The form below can be filled out and returned: Co-op City Department of Public Safety, 2049 Bartow Avenue,

Bronx, NY 10475, attention: Alert. The forms can also be dropped off in person.

Aside from the Co-op City Times, forms will be available at Public Safety headquarters in the Bartow Community Center or at any of the three Cooperator Services Offices. The forms can also be printed from the Public Safety website, www.ccpd.us. On the home page, you will see the attached icon that says, “Alert Me Now.” Click on that icon to see a description of Send Word Now. At the bottom is the link to the form which can then be printed. Further information is available by calling (718) 879-6000.

Residents can also e-mail the information requested on the form to infoupdate@riverbaycorp.com. Some residents have already begun doing this.

The notification system has already been put into use on a limited basis by

Riverbay, instantly advising residents in certain buildings of temporary service interruptions due to necessary repairs, and as in the case of the weekend’s hurricane threat, participating residents with balconies were sent advisories Thursday, telling them to clear their balconies of any loose items that can possibly be blown away and become a threat to the safety of residents and pedestrians below.

Riverbay will continue calling each home in the community to update or confirm existing numbers in the Riverbay database. This second phase involving the update form will provide residents an opportunity to add additional phone numbers and e-mail and text addresses to the system.

The new notification system is being run in partnership with the national renowned alert system, Send Word Now.

Co-op City Emergency Notification System Update Form Last Name: _____________________________ Bldg # _______

First Name: _________________

MI: _____

Apt #__________

To receive automated phone messages, please enter your Home Phone, Cell Phone, Work Phone, Alternate Phone numbers (may be used for additional family members) Voice Numbers (up to 5 numbers -include Home, Cell and alternate Voice numbers) Voice Numbers

Extension (if any)

(1): _________________________

_______________

(2): _________________________

_______________

(3): _________________________

_______________

(4): _________________________

_______________

(5): _________________________

_______________

To receive text messages or to be contacted by e-mail, please enter the following information: Email/Text Addresses (up to 5 – include personal email, work email, SMS/Text Blackberry Pin and alternate Email/Text addresses) Email Address or/Cell Phone # (for Text Message)

If Cell Phone or SMS, What Carrier?

(1): ______________________________

__________________

(2): ______________________________

__________________

(3): ______________________________

__________________

(4): ______________________________

__________________

(5): ______________________________

__________________

Return to: Co-op City Department of Public Safety 2049 Bartow Avenue Bronx, NY 10475 Attn: Alert

(718) 879-6000 infoupdate@riverbaycorp.com www.ccpd.us

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provides basic response skills needed for fire safety, light search and rescue, disaster medical operations, and traffic control.” Upon graduation, teams support their local communities by assisting with emergency education and response, and also with the efforts of New York City’s first responders.

“During non-emergency situations, NYC CERTs educate their communities on emergency preparedness by working with the Ready New York program and building community disaster networks,” the OEM websites states.

The local Co-op City CERT 10 has 37 members, a majority of whom are residents of Co-op City, and the rest from the surrounding areas, which, according to OEM, lends to the effectiveness of the program since residents know their communities best.

Earlier this week, as the East Coast kept a watchful eye on the path of Hurricane Earl, a Category 4 hurricane packing winds up to 145 mph, and there were reports that the storm could possibly head towards the northeast and New York’s Long Island coastline as a tropical storm which could result in damaging winds and rip tides, heavy rain and flooding in outlying areas, Co-op City’s CERT 10 was placed on stand-by for possible flooding situations.

Category 4 hurricanes carry winds between 131 mph and 155 mph, while tropical storms sustain wind speeds from 39 to 73 mph.

As a precaution, Riverbay’s management issued an advisory on Thursday to shareholders with terraces and patios to properly secure all loose objects and furniture or to bring them inside in the event that Co-op City experiences high winds or wind gusts that could result in objects becoming wind borne thereby posing a threat to pedestrians below. This notification was sent by Public Safety using the community’s new Send Word Now notification system.

In addition, Proto Construction, which is responsible for the scaffolding around Co-op City’s hi-rise buildings undergoing terrace and window repairs, was placed on alert to ensure that scaffolds are reinforced and secured, if necessary. Similar discussions were also held with personnel from Riverbay’s Construction Department regarding other construction related situations that could be

impacted by the possible storm.

“Public Safety personnel will be available, as well as our emergency service unit for any and all emergencies,” said Chief Apollo.

Abdul-Wahhab pointed out that with regards to major storms, Co-op City’s CERT 10 encourages everyone in the community to always prepare in advance so as to remain safe from coastal storm hazards like rain and wind by taking the following actions: • Make sure that all loose, lightweight objects such as light outdoor furniture, cans, flower pots, garden tools, and/or toys are brought inside from your terrace area. Securely anchor any objects that must remain outside.

• Check on friends, relatives, and neighbors, especially those with disabilities or special needs, and assist them with their storm preparations.

• Maintain an emergency supply kit in case of power outages.

• Make sure that your emergency contacts are current.

• If you have not already, sign up for Notify NYC (www.nyc.gov/notifynyc) to receive emergency alerts.

• Stay informed. Tune into local media outlets, NYC.gov, and 3-1-1.

Shareholders are also encouraged to complete and return the Send Word Now notification form on page 3 of this week’s issue of the Co-op City Times.

In the CERT article published in the August 7th issue of the Co-op City Times, Abdul-Wahhab reported that in the New York City Office of Emergency Management’s Hurricane Evacuation Zone Finder (http://www.NYC.gov/hurricanezones), Co-op City is classified as a “Zone C” area requiring no evacuation.

“However, although a major hurricane is unlikely in New York City, it is not impossible and ‘Zone C’ residents may experience storm surge flooding from a Category 3 or 4 hurricane that makes landfall just south of New York City,” he wrote. “In the event of an evacuation request, Truman High School is the designated Evacuation Center for our area.”

“Clearly, the CERT team will help augment Public Safety’s outreach efforts to the community in cases of emergency,” said Vernon Cooper, Riverbay’s General

Manager.

By Friday, Hurricane Earl was downgraded to a Category 2 storm after battering the North Carolina coastline with rains, winds and waves before turning towards the northeast along the U.S. Atlantic coast and heading for southeastern New England, where it was expected to approach last night. And, while New York City remained on alert, city officials here expected only residual side effects, primarily rain and high winds, as well as possible soil erosion on beaches and flooding along the oceanside coasts of Brooklyn and Queens.

As shareholders enjoy the long Labor Day weekend, those whose plans include going to the beach, weather permitting, should be mindful of dangerous rip tides.

This week, New York City’s Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe reported that lifeguards will be on extra alert and will decide when, and if, the water is too dangerous for swimmers.

“If you’re going to the beach, listen to the lifeguards,” said Commissioner Benepe. “When the lifeguards decide that it’s too dangerous for people to be in the water, they’ll blow their whistles and get them out. If they decide you can only be in up to your knees, they’ll do that. What we ask in return, is that you exercise a lot of common sense.”

The New York Red Cross went a step further, advising swimmers who plan on visiting the beaches to not only swim in life-guard protected beaches, but within designated swimming areas.

The Red Cross offered the following tips for those who become caught in a rip tide: • Remain calm to conserve energy and think clearly.

• Never fight against the current.

• Swim out of the current in a direction following the shoreline. When out of the current, swim at an angle— away from the current—towards shore.

• If unable to swim out of the rip current, float or calmly tread water. When out of the current, swim towards shore.

• If unable to reach shore, yell for help and draw attention to yourself.

• Stay at least 100 feet away from piers and jetties.

Permanent rip currents often exist near these structures.

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C a r niva l/J ump-up time On Saturday, September 18, the Black Forum will hold a jump-up carnival celebrating the independence of the Caribbean islands that received their independence some 40th years ago. The celebration will be held in the Dreiser Auditorium A, 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Tickets: $30 each. Please call to make your reservations. There will be many calypsonians who will be accompanied by the same band that played with the Black Spectrum Theatre last month.

Defensive Dr ivin g Our defensive driving course will be back on Saturday, September 18, 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.

Exer cise a nd Da nce cla sses In September, the Black Forum will present the following programs: Aerobics, salsa and other dances, belly dancing, Tai Chi, and dance classes for children. These classes will be held throughout Co-op City. Call to register, space is limited, (718) 320-8035. Classes are starting soon so register early.

Black For um Aer obics cla sses Get in shape. Recent medical studies have shown that women who exercise 1-2 hours a week can lower their cholesterol levels by 20 points or more. Won’t you join us every Monday and Wednesday, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium A, for aerobics classes by Body by Andrea. Classes are $3 per person. Please call to register, (718) 320-8035.

Emer gency Food Pr ogr a m New Hour s & Da ys We are now open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code

10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. In order to receive food, you must present a current photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future.

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Who is Riverbay Corporation?

WE are Riverbay Corporation. We own it; lock, stock, and barrel.

Through Riverbay, we have hired 1,100 employees to provide necessary services and to maintain OUR GROUNDS and OUR HOMES. Coop City is the result of OUR investment. The writer, Henrik Ibsen, said, “A community is like a ship; everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm.” Although no one expects individual cooperators to take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the Co-op City community, it is hoped that everyone will become active in the decision making processes that must constantly be made.

Although our community constitutes a ‘un-municipalized’ city of 70,000 people (including commercial establishments and their employees), we fail to have the political clout that those numbers ought to have. We are faced with changes to transportation services by the MTA that will negatively affect most cooperators, unfair charges by New York City for asbestos abatement, and skyrocketing costs for water and sewage service.

Again and again, I hear the whining complaint that local politicians (except for a few) do nothing for Coop City. Well, the radar system for politicians focuses on voices and

Director’s Viewpoint

Khalil Abdul-Wahhab Second Vice President

votes. Are we a strong voting bloc? Do we speak as one in demanding appropriate services and support for our community? If we do not, why should we expect politicians to even notice us…regardless of population numbers?

Proper planning for a community of our size demands input from its residents. Board Directors have the responsibility to set policy, but policy that remains continuously effective requires input from the community.

All that we require, we must acquire – either with money from our own pockets or with the help of outside agencies and entities. Political help can only be obtained through unified voices and action.

T h e Bed b u g I ssu e The bedbug issue is just one of the many potentially major problems facing the community. We are not alone in this situation. The bedbug

issue stretches across the nation.

However, New York is one of the top three cities (along with Detroit and Philadelphia) that is most affected by the critters. Because Co-op City doesn’t have an infestation problem currently, now is the time for the Board and management to take the necessary steps to keep the community’s possibility of exposure at a minimum.

An item in the NY Daily News (0705-10) said that bedbugs “hitchhike.”

They will travel in pocketbooks, gym bags, backpacks, and clothes. They can be picked up in offices, theaters, stores, and health clubs. An article on the web (http://www.thermapure.com/bedbug_FAQ.php) states that, “Bed bugs can travel from apartment to apartment along pipes, electrical wiring and other openings.” That means that if an apartment becomes infested, adjacent units must be checked because the bedbugs may have travelled.

Presently, once it has been determined that your apartment has a bedbug problem, you will be charged a fee for extermination services (Co-op City Times, 07-31-10). All cooperators are not able (some are not willing) to pay an individual price to resolve a bedbug problem in their apartment, however, if an infestation is not fully eradicated, it may spread.

In fact, a pest control specialist might have to return to a previously treated apartment because it has been reinfested due to the reluctance or inability of a neighbor to take action.

Each return visit requires an additional charge. All reluctance must be removed.

Since the problem of infestation looms large, cooperators need to know what steps to take to protect themselves and their families. The suggestion given by Director Ray Tirado to hold a seminar to educate Co-op City residents about how to protect themselves is a good step in the right direction. The next step needed in the battle against bedbugs is for the Board and management to form a plan that addresses cooperator’s immediate concerns and puts in place a system of action that will protect the community for the foreseeable future and a payment policy for the necessary services that is mindful of budgetary conditions, fair to all, and effective.

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 k wa h h a b address e-mail to 10475@ h ot m a il.com .

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Cooperator survey on Co-op City’s local bus service

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Co-op City’s official newspaper serving the world’s largest cooperative community.

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

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How many minutes have been added to your commute to work?

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

Deadline to apply for Gifted and Talented Program extended to September 17th every possible educational opportunity for their children.”

During the recent 2010-2011 budget negotiations, Councilman Seabrook, a longstanding advocate for putting “ChildrenFirst,” delivered over $5.9 million into District 12 with over $3.2 million dedicated for education and personal growth and development benefiting the youth of District 12.

Public school students entering 4th grade in a K-5 school or entering 5th grade in a K8 school who have scored a level 4 in both ELA and Math on the state standardized test. Parents can access their child’s ELA

and Math test scores at https://arisparentlink. org/parentlink.. Parents of students who are not currently in NYC public schools may complete the non-public school application and submit the application along with comparable ELA and Math standardized test scores. For students who are currently in charter schools, parents should contact the charter school to access their child’s scores.

For more information and to access the application parents are encouraged to visit the DOE’s website at http://schools.nyc.gov/ Academics/GiftedandTalented. If there are any questions, please contact 212-788-7001.

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 6 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 7, will not be considered for publication in the September 11th edition of the paper.

The deadline for Directors’ viewpoints remains Monday, September 6, at 5 p.m.

As always, you may submit your article around the clock, seven days a week via fax at (718) 320-2595 or by email at

Editor-in-Chief

Bill Stuttig Jim Roberts Business Manager

Jennifer Flynn

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

The Department of Education has extended the application deadline to September 17th for the New York City Gifted and Talented program and all qualified students are encourgaed to apply.

“The Gifted and Talented program is an excellent opportunity to give our students the edge they need to build a strong educational platform to graduate from high school and college,” stated Councilman Larry B. Seabrook, in announcing the deadline extension. “I am committed to helping talented students in our Bronx schools and I urge parents to be aggressive and take advantage of

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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, and to all of our readers celebrating Rosh Hashana, we wish you a happy and healthy new year.

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Ralph Henriquez Production Manager

Mary Ann Sowah Graphic Artist

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

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

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

Letters cannot exceed 350 words.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Public Safety Report CCPD 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 role 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 than 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 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 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 “Earl” are still causing residual effects along the East Coast. Only swim in areas where and when lifeguards are on duty. After Monday, September 6, 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 9-1-1 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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Co-op City Times must remain above politics I fail to understand why practically every Viewpoint written by one of the newly elected Directors to the Board, continues to find fault with our community paper, the Co-op City Times.

He refers to only a portion of Board resolutions that suit his purpose. May I remind this Director to read resolution 87-34 passed by the Board on August 10, 1987 that states in part: “Whereas it is in the best interest of the community to assure that the Co-op Times, which is owned by the Riverbay Corporation be politically neutral and uninvolved in local politics…The Co-op City Times should not be a forum for the advancement of any political party or person and should be absolutely free of local politics.”

The Editor and staff of the Co-op City Times are abiding by this resolution as they prepare material for publication to keep the Co-op City Times the quality newspaper that it is.

In the August 21, 2010 edition of the Co-op City Times, this same Director took offense that an article from the

Director’s Viewpoint

Othelia Jones Chairperson of the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing, of which he is the past Chairperson and now currently a member, was altered by the Editor of the Co-op City Times concerning the Gloria Wise Community Center.

Riverbay Corporation is currently in litigation and there should be no discussion or any publications in the Co-op City Times about the Gloria Wise Community Center, especially from a Director who has a fiduciary responsibility to the Riverbay Corporation.

I was once a member of the “Coalition” when it was a viable community organization. It is my opinion that it has become a medium to complain about some Board Directors, Management, and now the Co-op City Times with unsubstantiated allegations of censorship, wrong doing and corruption.

Broun Place Townhouse Association Our Executive Board wishes everyone a safe and happy Labor Day weekend and to our Jewish neighbors, a happy and healthy new year coming up.

Broun Place residents are encouraged by the information published in the Co-op City Times regarding the resumption of construction and renovation of our greenway. Of course, we would prefer if the work begins with the opening of our and everybody’s walkway to bus stops and shopping in Dreiser Loop and Bay Plaza. Additionally, we know of folks that actual have walking routes to Dyre Avenue elevated trains across Baychester Avenue and I-95. With that in mind this executive board hopes you submit your MTA transportation survey.

The Executive Board expresses praise to the Co-op City Times for the level of reporting and information that is published weekly. Neighbors have gotten more and more information on bedbugs particularly, through the Co-op City Times. This information helps you recognize and determine if they are there, how to eliminate them and prevent their return. Let’s proceed with determination and get all the real information that is out there. It is also recommended that as cooperators we do everything we are supposed to do to prevent bedbugs and mold. For example, regular convector clean-

ing is recommended and not putting furniture flush against convectors.

Planning a party, paint job or apartment renovation? Let your neighbors know so that the change in noises and noise level will not alarm them and if they want to plan to not be home during that time, they have that option. In consideration let’s make that what we do.

This week, responses regarding our questions on Emergency Service situations were also received and appreciated, but further discussion is needed. The washing machine release hose lint filter information continues to be available. Please contact your Broun Place president for information on this simple solution.

Please alert the Broun Place Executive Committee of any problem you need addressed or of an event or celebration you wish noted in our weekly press release.

September 23rd opens the 2010-2011 season for Broun Place Association Meetings.

The first meeting is in Room 28 from 7 p.m.

This year is an election year. The bylaws establish two year terms of office. Please attend the meetings so your voice is heard.

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I left the organization since I did not want to be a part of this type of negativism. My wish is that the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing will once again become what it was designed to be.

One of this Director’s proposals is to re-establish an Editorial Board for the Co-op City Times.

At the Board of Director’s meeting on August 4, 1982, resolution #82-32 states that the Editorial Board was to be discontinued because it had attempted to exceed its authority. The Editorial Board did not work in 1982 and certainly will not work today.

On another important topic, some of our Lobby Attendants approached me and voiced their valid concerns about the possibility of the loss of their jobs after reading a Viewpoint in the August 21st edition of the Co-op City Times.

I am quite sure that the Board Director who wrote about that topic in his Viewpoint did not realize that one Director does not make decisions. When one Director publishes articles, cooperators may think that all Directors are in

agreement and this is policy being set by the Board as a whole. This is not true. At the present time, this topic has not been discussed or decided upon by the Board as a whole.

The letter in question about the “worth” of the Lobby Attendants was sent to all Directors on the Board. I gave a copy to Management, for the questions asked needed to be answered by them.

Management gave all Directors, by memo, facts and figures but that is as far as it went. Safety is a primary concern for all who live here. I am grateful that there was a Lobby Attendant in Building 29 who was able to report the stabbing on Sunday evening of August 15, 2010.

As the newly appointed Chairperson of the Security Committee, any cooperator interested in serving on this committee may contact me by mail: Othelia Jones, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

Members will be appointed on a first come, first serve basis.

Have a happy and safe Labor Day weekend.

Building 13 Association WE ARE BACK. After what I hope has been a wonderful and fun-filled summer, Building 13 Association is back. Our next general membership meeting will be on Thursday, September 23, at 7:00 p.m. at the back of the building (in the voting room).

Thanks to the hard work of Vice President Leslie Peterson, Gail Sharbaan, Denise Shelley, Valerie Gunn, Toni Wilson, Yasmine Hecker, Vivian Campbell, we had a successful trip to Mt. Airy Lodge on August 14. Special thanks to Miguel and Nancy Santiago, and Doris Sanchez who all contributed to making the trip a success. Everyone had a GREAT time. I also thank all those in and out of Co-op City who came along for the fun in the sun and casino day.

SC HOOL IS BACK NEXT W EE K. Please observe speed limit and STOP for yellow school buses.

Building 13 Association reminds all the drivers/passengers that SEAT BELTS SAVE LIVES. Always buckle up-“It is not an option, it is the law.”

Please obser ve the following qualityof-life r egula tions: a) NO DOG is allowed in the apartment; b) NO LOITERING in the lobby and on the stairways. c) NO SELLING in the lobby. Period. d) NO VANDALIZING the stairs and the elevators.

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

Report any criminal activities to the 45th Precinct at (718) 822-5411 and/or Riverbay Public Safety at (718) 320-3050.

For all NYC non-emergency inquiries, call 3-1-1.

For traffic updates, call 5-1-1.

“If you see something, say something.”

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Fairness In Open Dialogue When a member of the Board or management is referred to disparagingly in a letter submitted for publication in the Co-op City Times, it is Board practice, according to the editor, to permit that Board member or management to request a week’s delay to prepare a rebuttal for printing along with the letter itself.

Last week, the editor e-mailed me the copy of such a letter and offered me the opportunity to respond. I declined the offer, however, because I disagree with the practice and have seen no Board resolution establishing it. Indeed, I don’t think I’ve ever seen newspapers print letters and rebuttals to them simultaneously. I believe that is unfair to letter writers.

A TAL E OF TW O COM MI TT EES In a previous Viewpoint, I referred to a puzzling letter from a representative of the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal, Riverbay’s oversight agency. The letter, addressed to former President Othelia Jones, advised the Board that the DHCR had approved the extension of a contract ending June 30, 2010, with our managing agent, Marion Scott Realty Inc. (MSI).

Inquiries I made turned up no MSI contract expiring on June 30, 2010. The last recorded DHCR extension of the original (September 1999) contract with MSI was in 2002. State regulation (Section 1729-1.2) requires bids, and review of such bids, before the hiring of a general manager or a managing agent. Following is the curious history of how MSI was hired.

In late 1997, when Alan Berger was Riverbay Board president, the contract of then general manager was not renewed, and two ad hoc committees were established to search for a replacement – one for a management firm, the other, specifically, for a gener-

Director’s Viewpoint

Bernard Cylich al manager. In September 1998, the Management Search Committee reported receiving only six responses. Three responses — Marion Scott’s among them — were judged too costly. The other three were rejected for other reasons.

The other committee, which was looking for a general manager, then began to solicit bids for the position. On December 2, 1998, an attempt to derail the process was defeated when the Board rejected a motion (98101) to interview the three managing companies, including MSI, that had been initially rejected.

Instead, the Board adopted a resolution (#98-103) barring interviews of management firms until the general manager search committee presented its recommendations. At the Board’s meeting on January 27, 1999, the committee’s chair, Jake Powell, reported that approximately seventy résumés had been reviewed and five candidates were being recommended. After lengthy interviews, one was chosen.

A GENER AL M ANAGE R NAM ED, FEBRUARY 1999 On February 24, 1999, the full Board named Amit Sikdar General Manager of Coop City after it reviewed his three year contract. The contract contained a stipulation that Sikdar could be terminated with cause by the Board at any time. The DHCR then approved it.

Six months later, with the ascendance of a new Board leader, Iris Baez, two emergency resolutions were adopted on August 25, 1999. One, #99-49, negated the resolution

that had given priority to the search for a general manager. The other immediately hired the Scott firm without reviewing the sixmonth performance of the general manager, Amit Sikdar nor did it terminate him.

“ANOT HE R L AYE R ABOVE THE PR ESENT GENER AL M ANAGER ” The Marion Scott firm whose bid had been rejected by the previous Board as too expensive was now installed, at almost ten times the cost ($1,450,000) of the general manager’s ($150,000). Minutes of the meeting at which the decision to hire the firm was made contain, in my opinion, no mention of reasonable arguments, in either the discussion of the issue or the resolution that followed, as to what additional services a management company would bring that had been lacking while Riverbay was administered for 30 years by general managers. The resolution’s attempt to justify the switch was that “ninety-nine percent of Mitchell-Lama housing complexes are operated by professional management companies.”

Actually, 99% of M-L complexes are too small to be self-managed, and the assertion was a classic “oranges to apples” comparison. In the discussion Nels Grumer succinctly characterized the shift as adding an unnecessary “layer above the present general manager.”

What real justification was there for the Board to bring in a management firm while a general manager was on the job? And how could DHCR subsequently approve selection of a managing agent in a process that did not review current bids nor interview candidates prior to approving MSI contract on 8/25/99 as required by its own regulations [1729-1.2(b)(2)]?

Baez, the Board President at the time, as recorded in the minutes, was unable to provide information requested by other Board

members about the cost of contracts offered by bidders, nor copies of the MSI contract.

DHCR approved that contract with MSI, although the procedure does not seem to have complied with its regulations. After MSI assumed managing Riverbay, the legitimately hired Amit Sikdar was relegated to a room with a desk—and no meaningful assignments. His salary and the expertise of a professional manager were squandered, and several months later he resigned.

DHCR has approved extension of the MSI contract only twice and MSI has managed Riverbay on a month-tomonth basis. When I questioned DHCR representatives why DHCR had not approved extending the MSI contract for the last eight years, I was told they would not approve extending the MSI contract until investigations by other State agencies had been closed out.

I believe that DHCR’s approval of the manner in which the Board contracted MSI violated its own regulations. A September 2007 report issued by the New York State Inspector General acknowledges that DHCR had overlooked many MSI violations (History of Misconduct and Financial Mismanagement (Co-op City) {pg. 53}), including in the critical area of the awarding of millions of dollars in contracts.

DHCR has the authority to, and should, require the Board to initiate a new bidding process both for managing companies and prospective general managers, instead of merely announcing extension of a questionable 1999 contract.

If you wish to get in touch with me you can either mail me: Attention Bernard Cylich, Director, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475, email me at lichsr@earthlink.net, or call 718-3795874.

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Co-op City Branch of the NAACP We would like to remind all of our members that this is an election year for all NAACP branches. At our general membership meeting on Sunday, September 26, a Nominating Committee, no less than 5, nor more than 15, will be elected. At our Sunday, October 24th meeting, the Nominating Committee will submit a slate for officers and members of the executive committee. (All current members are eligible to run for any office). Additional nominations may also be taken from the floor with three (3) signed petitions. Members whose membership is in good standing are eligible to vote. On Sunday, November 28th, the voting will take place. All meetings are held at 3:00 p.m., 100 Erskine Place, Bldg. 31A, Gr. Fl. Please make an effort to attend. We look for-

ward to your participating in these important activities.

Support the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP and participate in the annual Co-op City NAACP Five Mile Walkathon, Saturday, September 25. Sunday, September 26, is the rain-date. Ms. Eleanor Donnley, 718-379-1297, or Ms. Lottie Townes at 718-379-3504 is accepting registrations. Applications and pledge forms will also be available on September 12th at the next Section Five Co-op City Fair. Ms. Donnley will be taking those names. September 25th, participants will gather at 7:30 a.m. at 100 Erskine Place to submit pledges and sign-in. There will be fun warm-up activities to get you started in the right direction which is the circumference of Co-op City, 5

miles! Participants are encouraged to get as many signature pledges as possible. Pledges begin at a minimum of $2 per mile. If a mile is $2 and the walk is 5 miles, the pledge is $10.

All pledges should be turned in prior to the walk, but final collections are due Friday, October 1. From 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., representatives will be available to accept final pledge collections. Bring collections to 100 Erskine Place, the Co-op City NAACP Center. We appeal to our members and all to participate in the Walk-A-Thon. Everyone is welcome to participate in the Walk-A-thon, but minors will need their parent's permission. Members unable to walk are asked to sponsor walkers or make a monetary contribution. Members not walking are also asked to contribute time at 100

Erskine Place, before, during and after the walk. The money raised will benefit the ongoing struggle facing young and old alike. Now is the time to show support for the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP. Remember, "The NAACP talks the talk; now it’s your turn to walk the walk!"

Join the NAACP online at: http://action.naacp.org/BeAMember, attend meetings. There is much more work to be done.

Look at what the NAACP is doing today and what has been accomplished. We will see you at the Annual Walkathon and please attend the first meeting on September 26, at 3 p.m., 100 Erskine Place. Questions regarding the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP are answered by —Eva La za a r calling (718) 671-7856.

Association of Building 14 Cooperators Thank you to all of the cooperators who attended our Association meeting last week.

A special “thank you and welcome!” to the 3 or 4 new cooperators who attended and showed great interest in what’s happening in their new community. Please stay active!

Appreciation also goes out to CCPD Officer Rivera for “stepping up” on short notice. It was only an hour or so earlier that I had spoken with Chief Apollo, who offered to dispatch an officer to the meeting. His expeditious dispatch of Officer Rivera to our meeting allowed cooperators to hear tips on how to be safe while maneuvering within and outside of the building. He answered many individual security concerns as well. Although previously requested, we asked that Public Safety reiterate the need to re-position the laundry room

camera further towards the large washing machines and dryers to increase surveillance of that area. Officer Rivera assured us that he would pass that request along to the appropriate parties. We, too, will follow up on it as well.

The establishment of a Nominating Committee to manage the election process for the Association (effective January 2011) was the primary agenda item. After finding that the pool of potential committee members was small and to proceed in accordance with the Association’s By-laws, it was recognized that a concerted effort was needed to increase our membership pool. Subsequently, agreement was made to postpone the election and related activities for a few months so that several strategic actions could be put in place.

VOTE

Specifically, a membership drive is being planned for October 1-3. A committee has been formed to manage this campaign (thank you, Alan Weissman, Sandy McMichael and Muriel Arthur). Dues are $7 per household.

Look for details in the coming weeks. At the meeting, several cooperators signed up to become Floor Captains. Additional Floor Captains are needed; the primary duties are to post Association-related notices, to bring maintenance and other problems to the attention of the Association and/or CSO Office, and to encourage cooperator participation in and knowledge of building functions, activities, issues, etc. Also, a flyer is being designed and will be circulated with suggestions on how cooperators can support the Association, even from the comfort of their homes.

HERBERT MOREIRA-BROWN FOR

MEMBER OF THE NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY: SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

CHARACTER, HONESTY AND INTEGRITY Paid for by Friends of Herbert Moreira-Brown

There are many ways to help and 99% of the time it will be for as little as one hour per month, Sept.-June. All of us are busy and have personal obligations. Yet, it is not fair that the same 15-20 households are expected to sacrifice their personal time while over 300+ households stand by, do little and reap the benefits. This is your community, too!

As the summer vacation months draw to a close and everyone gets back into full swing in September, please consider how you can make the community you call home more desirable through our Association. Good ideas and good works are always welcome.

Have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day holiday weekend. Please direct comments to jdfergienyc@juno.com or call 917.612.1951.

—J osie Fer gu son

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National Council of Negro Women, Inc. The Youth Committee would like to thank everyone who donated to the “Back to School Drive.” The drive was very successful. Ms. Guzman, the Recreation Coordinator for Phipps Town & Country Residence Home, also expressed her gratitude on behalf of the students who reside at the residence home.

The next membership meeting of NCNW Co-op City Section will be held on Saturday, September 11, at 2:30 p.m. in Room 11, Dreiser Community Center.

Sa t u r d a y Sch ool R egist r a t ion Sch ed ule 2010-2011: Registration takes place in Room 14, Dreiser Community Center; $25 nonrefundable registration fee must be paid at time of registration.

Sept. 9, Thursday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Sept. 18, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Sept. 25, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Registration for the entire year, $225 per year, which includes the nonrefundable registration fee. Payment plan available.

For more information, call 718-6559034 or 718-671-1058.

Early Christmas Shopping” trip to Tanger Outlets in Riverhead, New York on Saturday, October 23. There are over 16 brand name outlets, such as Banana Republic, Jones New York, Gap, Coach, Easy Spirit, Timberland, London Fog. We will end the day with a tour and wine tasting at Baiting Hollow Farms Vineyard before returning home. The cost for this

The SATURDAY SOCIAL is coming back! Our next SATURDAY SOCIAL will be held on Saturday, Sept. 11th at 1 p.m. (rain or shine) in Club Room 19, Dreiser Loop. Come and enjoy hot delicious food and, of course, dessert, as well as card and board games including Bingo. Donation is only $3. Don’t forget to encircle the date!

BRIDGE CLASSES: First 2010-2011 class will begin on Friday, September 10th.

To register for a BRIDGE Class, call Alvin Lisle, instructor, at (718) 671-8852.

Classes will be held in the RETIREES’ Club Room 19 in Dreiser Loop. Walk-ins are welcomed. Learn to play Bridge - Keep your mind alert.

Beginner’s classes – 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and Advance/Intermediate classes –

1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

RETIREES and friends, keep in mind that our Club Room 19 is in Dreiser Loop.

The Club Room is open year-long and available for your weekday socializing (after 1:00 p.m.) to have fun and laughs playing cards, board games, or just watching one of your favorite TV programs with others. Any questions, call (718) 379-0377.

T R AVE L AC T IVI T IE S: Historical Savannah,GA and neighboring towns. September 19-24 (6 days/5 nights, Mon.-Fri.). Price: $489 per person/double occupancy. (5 breakfasts & 3 dinners). Contact Dolores Shivers at (917) 282-0320 for details.

We have RESCHEDULED the Tunica, MS and Memphis, TN trip. Date: Oct. 23-

delightful outing is only $60 per person.

The bus will leave at 8 a.m. in front of the hardware store in Dreiser Loop. For further information, contact: 718-671-4804 or 718-671- 6910 or 718-320-2366.

L ook in g a h ea d ; Save t he Da te: July 30th --- August 4th 2011, a 5-day cruise to Canada on the “Carnival Glory.” This will be a “NO-Fly” cruise leaving from Manhattan. This cruise includes a Nova Scotia Black History Tour, round trip motor coach to pier, port charges and government taxes and all meals and daily entertainment while aboard the ship. The following rates per person (double occupancy); Balcony----$1042; Ocean View---$912; Inside---$792.

Please send your deposits of $100 to hold your space.

Remember – Passports are required and Cruise Protection Insurance is recommended.

Contact information: 718-671 4804 or 718-671 6910 or 718-320 2366.

Make all checks payable to: NCNW, Co-op City Section; P.O. Box 93, Bronx, NY 10473.

R em in d er : Our next membership meeting of NCNW Co-op City Section will be held on Saturday, September 11, at 2:30 p.m. in Room 11, Dreiser Community Center. Please join us !!!!

Enjoy Labor Day weekend; be safe.

—M a xine Su lliva n

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

The Learning Source will be conducting Registration for the After-School Program for ages 5 - 12

September 7th & 8th, 3:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

The Learning Source is accepting ACS vouchers this year.

Registration ongoing.

177 Dreiser Loop, Room 15 Director, Laverne Stevens

Oct. 31 (9 days/8 nights, Sat.-Sun.). The trip includes touring Memphis; visit the Civil Rights Museum, dedicated to Martin L. King, the Smithsonian Museum, the Rock 'n' Soul Museum, and much, much more. Price: $690 per person/double occupancy. Contact: Eleanora Jones at 718-6715707.

Mark your Calendar! We are going to AC Hilton Casino. Nov. 16-18 (3 days/2 nights, Tues.-Thurs.). Price: $200/double and $265/single occupancy. Contact: Ida Morton at 718-379-0377 for information/deposits.

T HEAT R E C OMM I TT E E: The Theatre Committee is currently working on their 2011 calendar and will have new and exciting information for you

soon. The Committee members meet in Club Room 19 on Thursdays, after 3 p.m. or call (718) 379-0377.

CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS ONLY WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR ALL CLUB ACTIVITIES. GO OD AND W E LFAR E: To Joyce Rudolph, who is recuperating from knee surgery, we didn’t forget you as we send healing thoughts your way for a quick recovery. And to our fellow members on the mend, we also send you warm wishes for a speedy recovery and to all, a subsequent long and healthy life. You may contact Elinor Gordon at (718) 379-8755 regarding illnesses and bereavements.

Good health and good fortune to all!

—C la udett e Davis

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American Legion Post 1871 Post 1871 is located in Section 5, Einstein Loop Community Center, Room 41 on the 2nd floor. If you have a computer, you can also reach us by using our emailing address: post1871@optimum.net.

Greetings to all our comrades who are residing in the Bay Park Nursing Home. Our minds and hearts are with you each and every day hoping that you will have a blessed day.

Happy birthday to all our comrades who have a birthday in the month of September: Rafael J. Alejandro, Melvin R. Brown, Irving Friedman, Charles A. Bishop Hattie B. Harris, Nathan Sherman, Grisela Holliday, Roger M. Smith, Earl E. Watson, Robert Thomas, James Cooke, Anna T. Swanson and Nathan Sherman. If I forgot to mention your birthday, please contact me ASAP at richard_lawsonjr95yahoo.com.

In the past paper editions, I said that the executive

meeting was on September 4th. PLEASE disregard that date; The correct date is September 11th starting at 11 a.m. sharp. Please arrive on time and sign in and take a seat. I hope all our Post members and their families and friends have a safe and happy Labor Day on September 6th. Belonging to the American Legion, are you a good role model? Do you have a healthy body image? Children learn what to value and how to value their bodies from the role models they see around them. If parents are constantly putting down their own bodies, then the kids will do the same.

On August 10, 1949, the National Military establishment, abbreviated the NME, was officially renamed the Department of Defense. Though the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps were established in 1775 and the war department was organized in 1789, no unified organization guided America’s defense until President Harry

Truman signed the national security act in 1947 creating the NME and adding the Air Force as an independent branch. Truman appointed civilian James Forrester the first Secretary of Defense to lead the three services.

Today, the DOD comprises 1.4 million active-duty troops, 1.1 million National Guardsmen and reservists and 718,000 civilians. And Robert Gates is the 22nd Secretary of Defense.

When we wake up in the morning, we have two simple choices, go back to sleep and dream or wake up and chase those dreams. The choice is yours. Know you can get an electronic copy of your VA medical records online www.va.gov. Why was the quarterback asked to leave the lunchroom? Answer: He wouldn't pass the ketchup.

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

—R icha r d I . L a wson , J r.

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

To the Pastors who were honored at the Coalition's First Awards Breakfast on May 15th, we again invite you to join our Coalition. Due to unforeseen circumstances, our June meeting was cancelled and we regret being unable to welcome you at that time. We hope that you will be able to attend the meeting on Tuesday, September 7th.

Our 15th annual "Friends & Family Day Celebrations" will be on Sunday, October 17, at 3 p.m., Aud. "B," 177 Dreiser Loop. This event is free.

The Coalition continues to plan activities that will enhance the quality of life in our community. Please

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

Phone number, 1-718-320-1861.

The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators and providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights. Members of the Coalition include the following: African-American Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Faith @ Work Christian Church; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; St. Joseph Episcopal Church, and Zodiacs Track Club.

Please support our efforts by sending us your tax

deductible contribution, made payable to: Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc., Post Office Box 619, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Churches and organizations that desire to join the Coalition may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 320-1861 or (718) 6715957 for a membership application which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s stationery and signed by the minister/president.

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

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

—H a r m a n T. L ea cock

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club will hold its Regular Scheduled Monthly Meeting on Thursday, September 9, in Room # 28 in the Bartow Center at 7:30 p.m. This will be our first meeting for the Fall term.

Many important issues will be discussed relative to upcoming events for the year. Please attend. There will be a special guest attending this meeting.

The club extends happy holidays to those members who will be celebrating Rosh Hashanah, a High Holy Day, this upcoming week. Happy New Year to all of you.

We also extend happy holidays to all who will be observing Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, the following week. Our thoughts are with you and your families on these most High Holy observances.

September 14 is Primary Election Day. We urge you to exercise your privilege of casting your ballot for the

Coalition to Save Affordable Housing The Coalition to Save Affordable Housing will hold its first meeting of the season on Monday, 13th of September at 7:30 p.m. We hope all members will attend this important meeting. We also invite all cooperatives interested in affordable housing to our open forum. We will have report from Mitchell–Lama Coalition, and a report from our fundraising committee.

We have to assign a committee to elect new officers.

We need younger people to join in in order to strengthen our organization. We, cooperators, cannot leave it to 15 members of the Board of Directors to fight for 60,000 cooperators. We must cooperate and work together.

—St u a r t E d wa r d s

C all 718 .3 20. 330 0, ex t . 3384 f o r o ur af f or d ab le ad r at e s.

candidates of your choice. The right to vote is a privilege bestowed upon all qualified citizens by the United States Constitution. This enables you to have a voice as to how you will be governed. Every vote counts, so please exercise this privilege given to you. Attempt to persuade and encourage your family members, friends, and the youth in our community to go to the polls to cast their ballots on Tuesday, also.

The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club endorses:

Joseph Crowley for Congress, Michael R. Benedetto for the State Assembly, Joseph Capella for Judge of the Civil Court, George Crouch Male Member of the Dem. State Committee, Jennifer Rivera for Female Member of the Dem. State Committee and the James Vacca/George Clarke slates for Delegates and Alternate Delegates to the 12th Judicial Dem. Committee.

Thank you for your continued support.

—G eor ge T. C la r k e

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African American Association of Co-op City Gener al M em ber ship M eet ing – The Association will hold its general membership meeting on Saturday, September 11, at 4:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 15. Our guest speaker will be Mr. ALGERNON QUATTLEBAUM, who is a candidate for Bronx Male District Leader, heads the Coalition Against MTA Cuts, is President of the Building 23 Association, President of the Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club, and an Associate Minister at the Co-op City Baptist Church.

At the September 11th meeting, we will welcome new members and you can also renew your membership. If you cannot attend, you may join or renew your membership at any meeting, or mail your check or money order (DO NOT SEND CASH) of $15 for a single membership and $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City,

P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Your membership helps to support this organization that sustains our community.

On Saturday, September 25, the NY Urban League will sponsor the 39th Annual Football Classic at the new Meadowlands Stadium. We contemplate obtaining $20 group tickets. Let us know if you would like to attend, 718-3795555.

Also, we have purchased a limited number of $25 tickets to the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for the December 18th matinee at City Center in NYC. Members should call for tickets, 718-379-5555.

The Association sponsors the following programs, in which we invite you to participate: Yoga & P ila tes M a t Cla sses – This class consists of exercises to promote weight loss, tone and strengthen muscles, gently stretch the

spine, improve posture and flexibility while reducing stress with breathing techniques and meditation, to create a sense of well being.

Registration: September 14th at 6:00 p.m. in the Dreiser Center, Room #2. Call 718-6718364.

Belly Dance Classes – Joy in Motion will resume Belly Dance classes on Monday, September 13th and you may register at 6:30 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 2. Class instruction begins at 7:00 p.m. No experience is needed. You will obtain fitness, health, energy and creativity. $15 per class and/or 5 Class Card for $65; plus $15 membership. Call 646-2814570.

Bu sin ess O p por t u n it y Wor ksh op Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 646-721-8185.

C hildr en’s E ar ly M or nin g P r ogr am – If you need childcare in the morning before

school begins, we are available to care for your children on school days starting in September.

Call Ms. Hinds at 347-283-3809.

Childr en’s Aft er School Pr ogr a m – The Learning Source is available to care for your children, assist them with homework and offers other enrichment activities. To register, call Ms. Stevens at 914-907-7936.

Book Discussions – The Communiversity of African-Centered Education will meet on Monday, September 13th, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. We will continue the discussion of “From MisEducation to Education” by Dr. Na’im Akbar. 718-379-5555.

Evening Fitn ess Wa lks – Feeling sluggish after dinner? Don’t be a couch potato! Join us for evening fitness walks on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Meeting place: The benches near Truman H.S. —Fr ancine R eva J ones

Zodiacs Track Club Zodiacs, get your bikes and helmets ready.

We will take a bike ride to Orchard Beach on Saturday, Sept. 4th, to help prepare for cross country and in-door season. We will meet at 100 Co-op City Blvd. at 10:00 a.m. and at Pelham Park at 10:15 a.m. to pick up the rest of the riders. Parents are welcome to take the ride, also.

The first day of practice will be Tuesday, Sept. 7th for children who did not perform in the nationals. Our first developmental track meet will be on Sunday, Sept. 26th.

We had our semi-annual orientation on August 27th in Bartow Community Center, Room 28, at 7 p.m. If you were unable to attend that orientation, we will have another

orientation on Tuesday, Sept. 7th at 7:00 p.m. on Truman High School's track. If you have or know of any children between the ages of 6 and 16, who are looking to utilize track and field to improve their horizon, please have a parent or guardian attend this orientation.

Please continue to help us advance our children by sending a tax deductible donation

to the Zodiacs Track Foundation, P.O. Box 67, Bronx, New York 10475.

For additional information, please contact President Thomas Francis at 718-679-2060 or co-President Winston Dinkins at 914-4416196, email WATCLT@AOL.COM or visit our website, ZODIACSTRACK.ORG. —Winston Dinkins

Girl Scouts of Co-op City Come Join Us! The benefits of girl scouting will grow with your daughter and last a lifetime. Girl scouting helps girls learn leadership skills, develop pos-

itive values and contribute to their communities while making friends and having fun.

Registration meeting for the 2010-2011 scouting year will be held on Friday,

Building 21 Association WELCOME BACK!!! BIENVENIDO!!!

We would like to welcome everyone back and remind everyone to remember to think safety when entering and leaving your building.

It’s been a really hot summer and so much has happened in the last two months. We are sure there is much to be discussed and vented. This is why we need to come together so that we may express our thoughts and suggestions as shareholders. That’s correct, we are not renters, we are shareholders. We have the opportunity, at least once per month, to give our input about changes we want to be made or want to see. We also have the

option every year to vote for new Riverbay Board Members.

We are looking to sponsor some informative workshops during the next few months. We need your input to decide which workshops you want to have and in what sequence.

Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 21 at 7:00 p.m. All new residents are surely welcome to attend. We will have a special greeting and welcome for all new residents. We look forward to seeing you there. Our dues are only $5 per year and that covers your whole family.

—Kevin Lambright

Building 30 Association The Building 30 Association (A & B) is here for you! There is always an advantage to becoming a member of your association.

Won’t you please join? Be sure to read the Building 30 Bulletin Board located in your lobby to learn of future get together events.

Attention: We have an email address. It is: Building30@hotmail.com.

Join the Crochet Club this Fall. We meet every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. in our meeting room on the “B” side. The first meeting is scheduled for Wednesday on September 1. Learn how to crochet with Linda. Her students have progressed very nicely. She has patience and teaches you with feeling. Give it a try! It’s a great way to exercise your mind and fingers. Thanks to our teacher Linda Werner. Continue to have a safe, happy and healthy summer!

C om ing Event s: We will continue to run our 50/50 raffle at our meetings. Refreshments always follow at the end of the meeting. Watch the Association Bulletin Board in your lobby for dates and times of events. Get involved and make a difference!! We are looking forward to meeting and greeting you at the meetings.

We had so much fun at Friday evening Pokeno Night that we have planned to do it again on Friday, September 3 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. -----so watch our Bulletin Board for information. We would like to do this at least once a month. Read this article for further Game Night updates.

We are looking ahead to having other Game Nights including Bingo. Hope you participate.

—M ir ia m E . Ber lofsky

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

September 17th from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Dreiser Community Center, 177 Dreiser Loop, 2nd Floor. Registration fee is $12 for the year (membership fee includes insurance).

Parent or guardian must attend this registration meeting.

For additional info., please call (212) 645—-J acqueline Riley 4000, Ext. 261.

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

care about you no what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you.

Church of the Savior is located at 120 DeKruif Place – street level, (under Building #7 near Dreiser Loop). Take the 38 or QBX1 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl. R ev. Sm it h ’s ser m on t op ic: “Let’s Get this Party Started!”

Scr ip t u r e R ea d in g: John 2:1-10 S u n d a y M o r n i n g S ch ed u l e: Adult Bible Study – 9:15 a.m.

Divine Worship—10:30 a.m.

Good News! Our children’s Sunday School is ready to teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service.

Discount tickets are available for Great Adventure. Call 718-925-5052 to

get yours! Tickets good on weekends also, SAVE $20! Good for Scarefest in October.

Weekly Activity Church of the Savior resumes 10:30 a.m. worship on September 5. Come and be blessed, we want an opportunity to love you. See you in church.

Tune in!!–Each Thursday at 10:00 a.m., Channel 70, Bronxnet. Tune in and be blessed. If this program has lifted you, please let us know. Dr. Smith can be contacted at 718-320-0002. If you prefer to drop a personal note: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475 is our mailing address.

Bereavement Support Group resumes Monday, Sept. 13, 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!

Every Thursday evening 7:00-9:00 p.m. Bible Study in session. The dynamic Evangelist and gifted teacher Dr. Margaret Watson will be the instructor. Bring a friend, everyone is welcome!

Upcoming EventsAttention Art Lovers - Saturday, Sept.

11, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Our first art expo to be held at the historic Huguenot Memorial Church, 901 Pelhamdale Ave. (off Boston Rd). Come and have your spirits lifted by the genius whose works reflect the beauty of life. ALL canvasses are for sale - Spread the word. Bring a friend, neighbor or family member. Free parking on site. For information, call Dr. Smith, 718-320-0002.

Thought to warm your heart: “Extreme times demand deep faith.”

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

Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds Come & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spiritfilled 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.

Sun day Ser vices – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. Every other Sunday, the services are as follows: English Service at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30 a.m.

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

Web sit e - Visit our new website at www.co-opcityumchurch.org to learn more about our church and worship. Also learn about Buy for Charity on our website and learn how to support our church while shopping online for no extra cost to you.

Neos P r ogr a m s – The teens, tweens and children’s program every Friday night at 8 p.m. at the church will start again on September 18th.

M u sic School – The church is happy to announce the start of the Crescendo Christian Music School at the church. We

will be teaching piano, guitar, voice and theory to start. You can contact Maestro Frank Colon at (917) 753-3544. The school will be open from Monday – Thursday, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Private and group lessons available.

Earlier lessons can be arranged. Come and register if you are interested in learning music. Free registration and affordable rates.

C hoir – All who love to sing, we are starting our choir. The first meeting for anyone wishing to join will be on September 9th at 8 p.m. in the church. All ages are welcome and rehearsals will be on Thursday evenings.

Aft er School Pr ogr am – The after school program will be starting again and anyone wishing to send their children to a

safe environment, where they can do homework, learn what’s in God’s word and just have some fun, please call (718) 671-1033.

The after school program is held in Room 43 of the Einstein Community Center.

Flea M a r ket is com ing – We are having a flea market on Saturday, September 25th and if you are interested in being a vendor, call Pauline at (718) 320-1552 between 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. or call Barbara at (347) 6037473 and leave a message and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. Cost is $30 per space and $5 per table. We still have some spaces left, so hurry, they are going fast.

—R ev. Dr. M ilca Alva r ez-P laud

Co-op City Democratic Club To all Democrats who took classes and intend to work for the Sept. 12th primary, there will be a meeting for all those people who have been contacted to attend classes to work for the Board of Election on Primary Day. Your presence is imperative and attendance will be taken at this meeting. Bring your Poll Worker I.D.# with you.

This meeting will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 8th when a representative from the Board of Election will be present to answer any questions you may have about the new BMD machines.

I have been advised that all inspectors (poll workers, information clerks, door

clerks) have not yet completed a training class. If you haven’t, please attend one as soon as possible. If not, there are others on stand-by ready to replace you. The only way this process can be implemented smoothly is if you truly know your new jobs so that our voters will not have a lengthy wait at the polls.

I look forward to seeing you at the Coop City Democratic Club Meeting on Wednesday, September 8th in Room #28 at 7:00 p.m. in the Bartow Community Center.

I can be reached at (718) 320-0281, leave a message and I will return your call.

—Sh ir ley J . Sa u n d er s

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Community Protestant Church On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone (718) 862-9172. *CHURCH SUMMER SCHEDULE: JULY 25 – SEPTEMBER 5 Sunday School - 8:30 a.m.

Worship Service - 9:30 a.m.

Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. *Not e: R egula r Wor ship Ser vices a t CP C begin s Sept em ber 12t h : Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 11:00 a.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. – 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

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

Fellowship, “Life on God’s Terms” Every Friday (except 4th Friday), 7:00 p.m.

– 8:30 p.m.

OT H ER SC H EDUL E D E VE NTS: Sunday, September 12th at the 11:00 a.m. Worship Service – Observance of the Hospitality Ministry’s Anniversary. Theme: “Offering Christian Love to God’s People.”

The Guest Preacher will be Reverend James A. Kilgore, Pastor, Friendship Baptist Church, New York, N.Y. Saturday, September 18th, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Dreiser Auditorium B, the Pastor’s Aid and Missionary Ministries host an elegant and exciting FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON, featuring the fashions of Dressed to A “T” by Theresa Ferguson. Tickets: $50. For additional information and to purchase tickets, call (718) 379-4237; (718) 652-2906 or the church at

(718) 862-9172.

Soul Sisters Reading Network has rescheduled their September 18th meeting of THE HELP by Kathryn Stockett to Saturday, October 2, 10:00 a.m. at The Annex. Contact cpcsisters@aol.com or (718) 320-1193 for additional information.

Saturday, September 25 – Join the Nurses Ministry on their annual trip to the Big “E” State Fair in Springfield, Mass.

Departure from church annex (2053 Asch Loop North, Co-op City) at 7:30 a.m.

Tickets: $55/adults; $35/children (3-10). For additional information and/or to make reservations, call (718) 671-7935 or 671-1754.

The CRAFT Workshop of the Sister to Sister Women’s Ministry is back! Join them on Saturday, October 2nd, 12:00 p.m. at the Annex. New crafters fee is $8; includes supply package. Reservations required. Contact cpcsisters@aol.com or (718) 320-1193 for additional information.

Friday, October 8th - CPC Tours invites

you to visit the World Premier Exhibition of CLEOPATRA – The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt - at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. This exhibit features never before seen artifacts, and takes us inside the present-day search for Cleopatra, which extends from the sands of Egypt to the depths of the Bay of Aboukir near Alexandria. After the exhibit, feast on a scrumptious soul food dinner at Warmdaddy’s – Southern fried chicken, low country catfish or St. Louis barbecue ribs plus dessert of warm peach berry Cobbler or pineapple upside down bread pudding.

Tickets: $89, available by contacting CPC Tours at (718) 671-1182.

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

Church of God’s Children Church of God’s Children and its pastors, Archbishop Angelo and Bishop Nancy Rosario, invite you to come and worship with us every Sunday at 1:00 p.m. We are at 127 Dreiser Loop downstairs near the Montefiore Health Center; 718-790-9120.

O n Sun da y, Sept . 6 – Labor Day weekend – we will have only one Worship Service at 11 a.m.

Beginning Sunday, September 12, we will continue with our weekly services and regular schedule Sunday - Worship in English at 1:00 p.m.

Sunday – Worship in Spanish at 9:30 a.m.

Sunday – Bible Studies – 11:30 a.m.

–English course: Fasting for your Spiritual and Physical Health. Spanish Course: Steps to Freedom in Christ (Pasos para la liberacion en Cristo) Tuesday – Bible Studies Wednesday –Prayer 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.; 12-Step fellowship at 159 Dreiser Loop – 7 p.m.

Thursday – Bible Studies.

An old monk prayed many years for a vision from God to strengthen his faith, but it never came. He had almost given up hope when, one day, a vision appeared. The old monk was overjoyed. But then, right in the middle of the vision, the monastery bell

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

SPIRITUAL LEADER RABBI DENNIS TOBIN

All other Services are held at the Temple: 920-1A BAYCHESTER AVE. BRONX, NY

(718) 671-9719

20 10 L ’S H A N A TO VA 5 7 71 Schedule of Services ROSH HASHANAH: Wednesday Evening September 8, 2010 Thursday Morning September 9, 2010

YOM KIPPUR Kol Nidre Morning Public Yiskor

Friday Evening, Sept. 17 Saturday Morning, Sept. 18 Saturday, September 18

Mincha & Neliah Saturday, September 18

8:00 PM 10:30 AM

7:30 PM 10:00 AM 1:00 PM & 2:30 PM 4:00 PM

Temple Beth El is dedicated to Judaism as a living and growing faith.

It provides its members with a strong sense of Jewish Identity.

We invite all people to attend our services and be a part of our caring congregational family.

Special for non-members: Tickets $18 pp

rang. The ringing of the bell meant it was time to feed the poor who gathered daily at the monastery gate. And it was the old monk’s turn to feed them. If he failed to show up with food, the poor people would leave quietly, thinking the monastery had nothing to give them that day.

The old monk was torn between his earthly duty and his heavenly vision.

However, before the bell stopped tolling, the monk had made his decision. With a heavy heart, he turned his back on the vision and went off to feed the poor. Nearly an hour later, the old monk returned to his room.

When he opened the door, he could hardly

believe his eyes. There in the room was the vision, waiting for him. As the monk dropped to his knees in thanksgiving, the vision said to him, “My son, had you not gone off to feed the poor, I would not have stayed.”

The best way to serve God is to reach out in service to our brothers and sisters, especially those less gifted than ourselves.

When you worship and serve God, you’re not worshipping or serving a religion, if religion were to save this world, it would have been saved a long time ago. We are our brother’s keeper.

—Bish op Nancy R osa r io

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The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 115 Einstein Loop, welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. 718-379-6920.

Note: NEW office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sundays during the summer when we have Bingo scheduled, we are here from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Candle lighting on Friday, September 10, is before 6:54 p.m. Shabbos ends today, Saturday, September 4, at 8:05 p.m. We recite Havdallah (The Recital over the Wine) at the end of Shabbos.

Mincha services on Saturday, September 4 are at 6:45 p.m.

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

Rabbi Kronengold is encouraging you all to attend his most informative classes. The evening class will take

Co-op City Jewish Community Council The Co-op City Jewish Community Council is pleased to announce two upcoming events. The first will be the Folksbiene Theater’s presentation of the new voices of the Yiddish stage - a concert starring some of today’s young talent performing new songs and new renditions of old classics. This will take place Thursday, September 16 at 2 p.m. at Lovinger Theater, Lehman College. The bus will pick us up in front of the Capri Deli in Dreiser Loop at 1:15, and we should be back before 5 p.m.

The second event is the Pelham Parkway Jewish Music Festival which will be held Sunday, Sept. 26 all afternoon and featuring, among many others, Yoel Sharabi and the Festival Klezmer Orchestra. As always, there will be food, exhibits and lots to see and buy! Again, we will have a bus meeting us at 1 p.m. in front of the Capri Deli in Dreiser, and we will return around 4 p.m. There is no charge for either event.

Please contact Lynn Levine at the JCC, 718-3201234, to reserve your bus seats for either or both dates.

—Lynn Levine

Co-op City Jewish Center Sisterhood We are located at 900 C0-0P CITY BLVD., BRONX, NY 10475. There is always room for new players, canasta, mahjong, rummy-O, etc. For a $3 donation, you can enjoy company and refreshments. We are hoping to meet new players and members.

For information pertaining to the Sisterhood, please call Frieda at 671-3679.

L’SHONA TOVA TIKOSAVO. —Frieda Epstein

Traditional Synagogue

place at 7:00 p.m. The topic for this week is Study of the Torah.

Coming Events Substitute Rabbi--Shimon Lerner, Saturday, September 4-Services are at 9 a.m. The parsha is Nitzavim/Vayelech.

Saturday, September 4 at 8:10 p.m.--Selichot-Prayers for Forgiveness.

Monday, September 6 – Labor Day Wednesday, September 8—Erev Rosh Hashana.

Candle lighting is 6:58 p.m. Mincha is 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 9 - Morning services are at 8:00 a.m.: Tashlich is 6:00 p.m.; Mincha is 6:45 p.m. and Candle lighting is NOT before 7:56 p.m.

Friday, September 10 – Second day of Rosh HaShana—Morning services are at 8:00 a.m.: Mincha is at 6:45 p.m. and Candle lighting is 6:54 p.m.

Saturday, September 11 - Shabbat Shuva - Morning services are at 9:00 a.m., the Parsha is Haazinu; Mincha is at 6:45 p.m.; The class is at 7:15 p.m. The title is “The Meaning of September 11th.”

Good and Welfare: Happy birthday and anniversary greetings to all who are celebrating during the month of September.

We are so pleased to welcome back to Traditional Synagogue for the High Holidays, Cantor Oscar Berry.

He has a beautiful voice and will enhance the festivities along with Rabbi Daniel Z. Kronengold.

The Synagogue has purchased 8 new fans to keep you all cool and comfortable. All donations would be greatly appreciated to help defray the cost of the purchase. Please help!

Please! Support the Synagogue. We need your help NOW. Thank you. Shalom! —Miriam Evelyn Berlofsky

Temple Beth-El We invite you to join us for the High Holidays, this year, 5771. The holidays are upon us. Temple Beth-El remains the only Reform Temple in Co-op City. Women are full and equal participants in all aspects of worship, including Torah. Come and celebrate with us and actively participate in this high point of our faith.

Services for the Holidays begins with the Evening Rosh Hashanah Service on Wednesday evening, Sept. 8 at 8:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 9, and resume with the morning Service on Thursday, Sept. 9 at 10:30 a.m.

Services for Yom Kippur begin with the Kol Nidre Service on Friday evening, Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 9. Yom Kippur Morning Services will resume at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday morning, Sept.

18, Room 9, Dreiser.

PUBLIC YISKOR will be conducted at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. in Dreiser, Room 9, on Saturday, the 18th of September.

Our Services are presented in a very comfortable blend of English and Hebrew, enhanced by the wonderful Cantorial singing of our devoted Spiritual Leader, Cantor Dennis Tobin. Cantor Tobin has been part of this congregation for over 34 years.

Non-members can still purchase tickets at the special reduced fee of $18 per ticket, per person. Please call the Temple at 671-9719 to reserve your tickets. They will also be available at the door on Wednesday, Sept. 8.

Tickets can be mailed to you if you leave the necessary information on the Temple answering machine.

We join with Israel and the Jewish people throughout the world to celebrate this high point of our heritage.

Our High Holidays brings us together and we welcome all who identify with the Jewish faith to join us and participate with us this year - if not now - when?

Temple Beth-El is dedicated to Judaism as a living and growing faith. It continues to provide its members with a strong sense of Jewish identity. Come, be part of our caring congregational family.

Please call me at the Temple with any questions or concerns. We are here to try to meet your religious, cultural and social needs.

The Congregation of Temple Beth-El wishes a happy and healthy New Year and the blessing of peace.

Shalom to all of our friends and neighbors and to all people of good will.

L’Shana Tova.

—Saundra Yashpan

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Traditionally, Labor Day is celebrated by most Americans as the symbolic end of the summer. The holiday is often regarded as a day of rest and parades, but at Building 11, we have come to understand that this is the time families with school-age children begin to prepare for school time again, with some feelings of excitement and maybe a little sadness that summer is over.

Partying like crazy, you know the drill, tanning all day, nights dressed to kill, bikinis and towels, soaking up the sun, oceans, beaches, just having fun, now those days are done. We would like to take this opportunity to express that we trust you had a wonderful summer and you had the opportunity to embrace family, friends and neighbors.

As we begin our Building 11 Association 2010-2011 monthly meetings, we want to remind you that our meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 13, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Building 11B, rear lobby. Again, we extend a welcome to each and everyone to our Building Association meetings. To our shareholders, please watch your bulletin board in your lobby for notices and postings. See you there!

—Kr ysta l Ser r a no

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• Pre-need counseling

• Ample Parking on premises

• Out of town services

• Casket Showroom on premises

• Cremations

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All areas are handicapped accessible

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

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

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

Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. L ist of P r ogr a m s a n d E ven t s Adult Sunday School is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

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

Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month.

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

Seniors’ Sunday takes place on the fifth Sunday of the month.

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

Mid-day Bible Study meets every

Tuesday afternoon from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

Our Usher Board Department is sponsoring a trip to the Sight and Sound Theatre in Strasburg, Pennsylvania to see the play “ Joseph” on Saturday, October 16th. This trip includes an “all-you-can-eat” American Buffet Luncheon and outlet shopping at Tangers. Tickets are $125 for adults and $120 for children under 12 years old. For further information and tickets, please contact the Church of The New Vision at (718) 671- 8746 or Yolanda Brightman at (917) 969-0761.

Our Men’s Fellowship Ministry presents their first Choir Concert on September 25, at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children under 18 years old. For further information, contact the Church of the New Vision at

(718) 671-8746.

Please join us as the Men’s Fellowship Ministry celebrates their 16th anniversary on September 26th, during the 11:00 a.m. service. The guest speaker is Minister Rhodes Martin of God’s Deliverance For Purpose Ministries, Springfield Gardens, NY. “The Theme is Let Him In.” Come join New Vision’s “Partners in Reading Program” every Sunday afternoon from 1:40 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals.

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

—C a r ole H a q u e

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

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

Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.

—1 Samuel 3:9 (NRSV) Up com in g E ven t s & Sch edu le C h an ges: Discipleship Classes every Sunday from 9:15 a.m. -10:30 a.m. – Bartow Community

Room #28. Please contact Deacon Hilberto Nieves or Deaconess Phyllis Streeter.

Communion Service on Sunday, September 5th at 11 a.m. Join us at the Lord’s Table. All are welcomed.

Back to School Prayer & School Supplies on Sunday, September 5th. All those attending service will receive a free bag of school supplies afterwards – while supplies last – first come, first serve. Get your ticket at the door as you enter the service. CCC will dedicate this day for prayer for all the students as they head back to school.

Sch ed u le of Ser vice: Sundays: Discipleship Class, 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Worship Service** 11 a.m. start ** First Sunday of each month is our Communion Service.

Children’s Church (4-12 years old), 11 a.m. start Little Lambs (2 – 4 years old), 11 a.m. start Fridays: Bible Study and Prayer*, 7 p.m.

– 9 p.m.

Youth Fellowship & Bible Study, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

F Y I: You can now see portions of our services and worship on our website www.circleof christchurch.org, Facebook and Youtube.

All Sunday services are recorded on CD for a donation of $5. Please see Elder Raul Torres after service or place your order online. You can also see part of our messages on Facebook. Look us up and become a fan.

Circle of Christ Church helps support

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

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

P lea se m a il a ll you r inq u ir ies or d on a t ion s t o t he followin g ad d r ess: Circle of Christ Church, 1304 Beach Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472-1909; 718-864-4002 or 203-5591494.

Ser vice L oca t ion: 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bartow Community Center, Rm. 31, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

Web sit e: www.circleofchristchurch.org.

—E lder J a y R a m os

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COMMUNITY PROTESTANT CHURCH OF CO-OP CITY

C O-OP C ITY BA PTIS T CH UR CH

1659 EAST GUN HILL ROAD BRONX, NY 10469

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

REV., DR. CALVIN E. OWENS, PASTOR CHURCH (718) 862-9172 OFFICE (718) 862-9179

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 - 1 AND 3 ST

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SUNDAYS

(718) 320-3774 • 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.

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Tuesday, September 7

Monday, September 6

Bartow

Einstein

LABOR DAY LABOR DAY LABOR DAY CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED

Current Events

Dominos

10 am 31

10:00, Rm. 49

Library, Exercise, Chat Session

Tai Chi

Rm. 7, 9:30 – 1:00

Bingo 10:00 in Rm. 31

Beginner’s Self Defense

11:00, Rm. 45

9 am, Rm. 31

10:30, Rm. 7 (on vac)

1:00, Rm. 49

Tuesday Movie w/popcorn

Word Games

Internet Cafe in the Computer Lab-

2-4 pm Rm. 25

Rm. 34 2-4 pm

2-4 pm, Rm. 7

10 am, Rm. 31

Dominos

Line Dancing

10 am, Rm. 45

Library, Exercise, Chat Session,

11 Rm. 31

Spelling Bee

Rm. 7, 9:30 – 1:00

Dominos

10 am Rm. 49

2:30 pm, Rm. 25

Garden Club

Word Games

Spanish Practice Class

2-4, Rm. 25

10:30 in Computer lab

Bingo

Bingo

Tai Chi

2pm, Rm. 25

1:00 in Rm. 49

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd

Internet Cafe

Art

Rm. 34, 2-4 pm

1-4pm, Rm. 7

Library

Dominos

9 am-1 pm Rm. 31

10 am, Rm. 45

Library, Exercise, Chat Session

Chat session

Stay Well Exercise

Belly Dancing

9:30 am – 1:00 pm Rm. 31

10-11, Rm. 45

12:30pm Aud. A

Dominos

Spelling Bee

2:30 pm, Rm.25

11:00 Rm. 49

1pm, Aud. A Drama (on vac)

Word Games

Bingo

Thursday Movie w/popcorn

2-4 pm, Rm. 25

1:00 in Rm. 49

2-4pm, Rm. 7

Bingo

Internet Cafe

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday

2 pm in Rm. 25

Rm. 34 2-4 pm

10:00-11:30, Rm. 7

“Movie Madness”

Dominos

Crochet & Knitting

10 am, Rm. 45

9:00 in Rm. 2

Art

11 am Rm. 31

10:00 in Rm. 45

Day at the Movies w/popcorn

Self Defense

10:00 am, Rm. 7

Dominos

10 am Rm. 45

2:30 pm, Rm.31

Bingo

Meditative Moments

Advanced Self Defense

Bingo

10 am, Rm. 31

Dominos 2:30 pm, Rm.25

9-10 am, Rm. 31 (on vac.)

10:30 in Aud. A

10:30 Rm. 7

11:00 am, Rm. 2

Thursday, September 9

“Handi-Flex

Friday, September 10

Spelling Bee

1:00 pm, Rm. 49

11:00 in Rm. 8 (on vac)

Word Games

Internet Cafe

Afternoon Movie

2 pm-4 pm, Rm. 25

Rm. 34 2-4pm

2-4 pm, Rm. 7

Bingo

Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th

2 pm in Rm. 25

Friday 10:00-11:30 Rm. 49

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Mon., Sept.

6

LABOR DAY CLOSED

LABOR DAY CLOSED

LABOR DAY CLOSED

Tues., Sept. p7

Apple juice, Baked chicken, Mashed potatoes, Chopped spinach

Breaded Tilapia, Mexican corn, Broccoli florets

Rye bread, Diced peaches

Wed., Sept.

8

Meatloaf w/gravy, Fresh yams, Green beans

Tacos w/ground beef, Mexican rice, Italian blend

Whole wheat bread, Fresh oranges

Thurs., Sept.

9

CLOSED ROSH HASHANAH

CLOSED ROSH HASHANAH

CLOSED ROSH HASHANAH

Fri., Sept.

10

CLOSED ROSH HASHANAH

CLOSED ROSH HASHANAH

CLOSED ROSH HASHANAH

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:

Rm. 7, 9:30 – 1:00

9:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Date:

Alert & Alive Mixed Cultural dance

Stay Well Exercise

Wednesday, September 8

Dreiser

*Schedule subject to changes without notice*

We ask that members please call their center at least one day in advance to register for lunch WEEKLY TRIPS 1st Monday: Stew Leonard’s $5 1st & 3rd Mondays: Super Wal-Mart $12 BOWLING WILL RESUME ON SEPT. 7TH! SWIMMING CLASSES WILL RESUME OCT. 8TH!

To register for trips and classes, please call:

(718) 320-2066 Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation

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

Upcoming Events/Trips J ASA SE NI OR CE NTE RS WI LL BE C L OSED SE PTE M BER 6TH-LABOR DAY; 9/9 & 9/10-Rosh Hashanah; 9/17Yom Kippur – office will close at 3 p.m.; 9/23 – Succoth & October 1st – Simchat Torah, we will be closed.

I NT ER NET CAFÉ EVERYDAY AT T H E E I NST E I N SE NI OR C E NT ER , 135 Einstein Loop, FROM 2:00-4:00 P.M. IN ROOM 34. You can explore on the web, check your e-mail, etc. NOTE: THIS IS NOT A COMPUTER CLASS. You need to be able to use the computer on your own.

AF T E R NO O N M OVI E S AT DR IE SER FROM 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. IN ROOM 7, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday. Popcorn will be served.

Come & join us to play Bingo, Word Games & Dominoes in the Bartow Senior Center from 2-4 p.m. on Monday and Friday and 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m. on Tuesday-Thursday in Room 25.

Fairway Food Market We have not solidified a date for future trips to Fairway due to lack of transportation.

We will try our best to include Fairway Food Market within our shopping trips for the upcoming months.

Assemblyman Michael Benedetto will be visiting our centers to conduct a training session to assist you with the new machines for the primary election on Monday, September 13th at Dreiser: 10 11 a.m.; Bartow: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., and Einstein: 1 - 2 p.m. Any questions, please call the senior centers.

Tr ip to Pomona , NY - Wednesday, September 15; $60. Space is limited.

Come and join us for a fun filled day. Trip includes breakfast, lunch and dinner, all you can drink soda/beer & transportation.

Recreational facilities include: four softball fields, two swimming pools, miniature golf, volleyball, Bocci, shuffleboard, Bingo and horseshoes. There are seven covered pavilions for picnic food service, an outdoor beer garden and acres of shaded picnic grounds.

All American Accent menu: served 10:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.: coffee, tea, Sanka, cocoa, assorted juices, danish, our homemade donuts, served 12 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.: hot dogs, chili dogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, sausages with peppers & onions, French fries, cheese fries, tossed salad bar, tacos, pizza, baked beans served 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.: chicken, roast beef, or salmon. Please place order for the dinner. Served 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.: beer & soda & iced tea. Flyers will be distributed at the senior centers next week. Pick-up information: Bartow-8:00 a.m.; Dreiser Loop-8:15 a.m.; Einstein Loop-8:30 a.m. Departure-3:00 p.m. Phone registration will begin immediately at 10 a.m. Please sign up by calling the Bartow office at (718) 320-2066.

C en tr a l Avenu e Shopping-Thursday, September 16th - Transportation/boxed lunch only $13. Three stops – 1st stopChristmas Shop, 2 hours; 2nd Stop-Trader Joe’s, 1 hour; 3rd stop-Amazing Savings, 2 hours of shopping. Pick-up information: Bartow-9:00 a.m.; Dreiser Loop-9:15 a.m.; Einstein Loop-9:30 a.m. Departure 3:00 p.m. Phone registration will begin immediately at 10 a.m. Please sign up by calling the Bartow office at (718) 320-2066.

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

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

L O C AT I O NS & SC H E DUL E : 135 Einstein Loop, Room 45, every 2nd & 4th Friday at 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a. m.; 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 7, every 1st & 3rd Thursday at 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a. m. and Bartow at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31, every 1st & 3rd Wednesday at 9 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Ba r tow blood pr essu r e will r esu me on 9/8.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE BUILDING & TOWNHOUSES ASSOCIATIONS Coalition of Affordable Housing: “Fish Fry Day,” Sat., 9/11; 10:00 am (Dreiser, Room #1)

CULTURE & ARTS The Drammeh Institute: “Meeting,” Thurs., 9/9; 6:00 pm (Dreiser, Room #10)

HOBBIES Co-op City Duplicate Bridge Club: “Bridge Game”: Wed., 9/8; 4:00 pm (Dreiser, Room # 9)

POLITICAL Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club: “Meeting”: Thurs., 9/9; 7:30 pm (Bartow, Room 28)

RELIGIOUS Church of The New Vision: “Bible Studies,” Sun., 9:30 am (Einstein, Room 38) Circle of Christ Church: Fri., 9/10; 6:00 pm & Sun., 9/12; 9:00 am, Church Service (Bartow, Rooms #28 & #31)

Co-op City Baptist Church: “Friends and Family Day,” 9/12; 9:00 am (Einstein, Room #45) Faith @ Work Christian Church: Sun., 9/12; 8:00 am (Dreiser, Rm #8) Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15: Sun., 9/12; 10:00 am (Einstein, Rm #35) Harvest Restoration Ministries: Wed., 9/8; 7 pm & Sun., 9/12; 10:00 am (Dreiser, Room #10)

Temple Beth El of Co-op City: “Rosh Hashanah,” Thurs., 9/9; 7:30 pm & Fri., 9/10; 7:30 am (Dreiser, Room #9)

SENIORS JASA Senior Services: “Luncheon,” Mon-Fri 9/7;-9/10; 8:00 am (Bartow, Room #31) Retirees of Dreiser Loop: “1st meeting from Summer Break” Wed., 9/9; 1:00 pm (Dreiser, Auditorium A)

SERVICE & CIVIC Weight Watchers Nutrition Program: Tues., 9/8; “Meeting Time,” 6:00 pm (Dreiser, Room #4)

Williamsbridge Club: ”Meeting,” Fri., 9/10; 5:00 pm (Dreiser, Room # 8)

Baychester Library Events

COME &VISIT THE LIBRARY — 2010/2011 Book Discussion

— Thursdays • 1:30 p.m.

Titles can now be reserved through the library. Participants should read each selection in advance and be prepared to take part in the discussion. Admission is free. Please sign up at the Information Desk.

September 16 - SILENT SPRING by Rachel Carson October 14 - OLIVIA JOULES AND THE OVERACTIVE IMAGINATION by Helen Fielding November 4 - THREE CUPS OF TEA by Greg Mortenson December 9 - THE EMPEROR'S CHILDREN by Claire Messud January 13, 2011 - INTO THIN AIR by Jon Krakauer

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

The New York Public Library Baychester Branch • 2049 Asch Loop • Bronx, NY 10475 (Fully Wheelchair Accessible) NEW HOURS: Monday & Wednesday, 10-8; Tuesday & Thursday, 10-8 & Friday & Saturday, 10-5 Libros En Español (Books in Spanish) Horario de la biblioteca: Lunes 10-8, Martes 10-8, Miércoles 10-8, Jueves 10-8, Viernes 10-5, Sábado 10-5, Domingo Cerrado

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

AARP Chapter #4997 SUP E R R E M I NDE R : Our first meeting for 2010/2011 is scheduled for Monday, September 13th at 1 p.m. in Dreiser Loop Community Center Auditorium “A.” All members must show your Peachtree Chapter membership ID card when signing in at the door. If you are coming for the first time to visit and/or would like to join the Chapter, you must show your National membership card. Anyone without an ID card, will not be able to attend the meeting.

H ea r tfelt Con dolen ce to our member, Gloria Wharton, on the loss of her mother.

To notify Peachtree Chapter of illness or bereavement, contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-6715493.

2010 TOUR COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES: October 18 (Mon.) – Atlantic City Tropicana w/a show by Pat Cooper - a comedic genius; casino package of the day; deluxe motor coach transportation $65 – contact Daisy, 718-671-3241.

December 30 (Thurs.), 2010 January 1 (Sat.), 2011 – New Year’s Eve at the Desmond Hotel (Malvern, PA); includes 4 hour stay at the Sands Casino (Bethlehem, PA) or free time in the town of Bethlehem; after checking-in, dinner & show at the Desmond Hotel; buffet breakfast at the hotel; choice for the day

(New Year’s Eve): 4 hour stay in Atlantic City or a narrated tour of Philadelphia or shopping at the King of Prussia Mall or a day at the Desmond (playing cards, a movie, Bingo or swimming); attend the New Year’s Eve cocktail party and surf & turf dinner w/open bar, champagne toast, hats, noise makers, music & dancing & more; New Year’s Day Brunch w/music & dancing and a show before departing for home — $530/person double; $630 single; $520/person triple; $100 deposit due with reservation form ($50/person Trip Insurance – optional) – contact Delores – 718-379-2176.

2011 TOUR COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES: January 19-29, 2011 – “No-Fly” Cruise Winter Escape; 11 days/10 nights; depart from New York via Deluxe Motor Coach w/overnight stops; arriving in Charleston (SC) to board the ship to Key West (FL); Nassau & Freeport (Bahamas); returning with overnight stops; pricing to be announced; trip insurance optional (recommended); $125 deposit and a Registration Form due together for each person travelling — BOOK A.S.A.P., limited categories available at the Group rate; 2nd payment ($500) due August 1; Final payment due Oct. 1st – contact Jeanne – 718-379-3742.

—Delor es Deb n a m

Goose Island Seniors Monday, September 6 is Labor Day; All centers will be closed.

Happy birthday and happy anniversary to all who celebrate in the month of September.

Wednesday, September 8, no Bingo Game.

September 26, Sunday Bingo in Room 39. Admission is $3. Time is 1:30 p.m.

Everyone is welcome. Refreshments served.

Tuesday, September 28, going to Showboat Casino. Price $27. Rebate is $30 slot play. Pick-up time is 8:00 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops—Einstein Center, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop.

Thursday, November 11th is our End

of Year Party at Seashore Restaurant in City Island. Take the 29 bus to City Island and get off at the first stop. Price is $50 per person. Everyone is welcome to join us. Music by Mr. Williard. There will be seven entrees to choose from: fried shrimp, shrimp scampi, filet of sole, Rosemary chicken, veal cutlet parmagiana, baked salmon, and prime rib of beef. Wine and soda will be served on every table, as well as dessert, coffee and tea.

See Ann or Mary for more information or come to Room 39 at 135 Einstein Center. Monday-Thursday, l0 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., or call l-718-379-9613.

GOOD HEALTH TO ALL. —Mary Pilla

Einstein Cancer Fund A happy Rosh Hashanah is wished to all celebrating with family and friends for a healthy, happy New Year.

R em in d e r : General membership meeting, Tuesday, Sept. 7th at 1:30 p.m. in Einstein Loop Center in Room 38. We will be collecting payments for the raffle luncheon, etc., plus dues. New members are welcomed.

Tuesday, September 14th. Mt. Airy Casino. Cost per person $27 with a bonus slot play of $30 and a $5 food voucher.

Time of pick-up, 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser.

Annual Raffle Luncheon—Saturday, September 25th, at the Seashore

Restaurant in City Island at 12 p.m. Cost per person: $48 and you will receive raffle tickets for the drawing. The entrée choices with all the trimmings are as follows: shrimp scampi, filet of sole, fried shrimps, veal cutlet parmigiana, or prime rib roast of beef, and dessert.

Please join us for this worthy cause. If you cannot reach us during the course of the day, please call us in the evening.

For all of the above events, contact Mildred at (718) 320-0288; Loretta at (718) 671-2958 or Lydia (718) 671-3005.

For memorial cards, please call Loretta.

Good health and healings are wished to all.

—Lyd ia R u a s

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Reflections

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

Our celebration of the New Year is unique. It is sacred. It is awesome. It is full of emotion. There are many aspects and varied symbols, which characterize the holiday. It is “Yom Teruah,” the Day of Sounding the Shofar, awakening within us the spirit of T’shuvah, repentance. It is “Yom Hadin,” the Day of Judgment or “Yom Hazikaron,” the Day of Remembrance, a time when all of us again must come face to face with our Creator as the Book of Life is inscribed and sealed for another year.

It is also “Yom Harat Olam,” the “birthday” of the world. Connected to the belief that the first day of the month of Tishri marks the anniversary of creation, we become more mindful of the laws of nature, the cycle of growth and decay, of life and death, and grateful to God for the sustenance we enjoy.

Whatever name it is called, Rosh Hashanah blends various elements and themes in order to provide a profound spiritual experience for all of us.

There is an ancient legend told about how God wanted to hide the true meaning of life. Before God created human beings, the subject of where God could hide the meaning of life was discussed with the angels. God wanted the secret

to be found only after a great deal of trouble and search. One angel suggested the secret should rest at the bottom of the sea. Another thought it would be best if placed on the highest mountain top. The suggestions continued in a similar vain. Finally, one angel objected because he thought that humans would eventually search out all of these places on earth. God then made the decision and said, “The only place that humans will never dream of looking for the secret of life is in the hardest place for them to search…. within themselves.”

During this holiday season, these “days of Awe,” our spiritual search for meaning is perhaps the most important element in all of the varied components. The answers do not lie in the highest places of power or in the depths of despair, but in our hearts and souls.

May this New Year be one of good health and much joy. May it be a happy year for all those whom you hold dear.

May it also be a New Year which begins with searching from within which will enable us to approach the months ahead fully recognizing and appreciating the many blessings God has given to us, the many blessing of life itself.

SHANA TOVA UMTUKA—A GOOD AND SWEET YEAR TO ALL.

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

TICKETS FOR THE HIGH HOLY DAYS ARE STILL ON SALE. Tickets will be on sale until two days before Rosh Hashanah. If you cannot make it during the day, please get in touch with Frieda.

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 and looking for a conservative synagogue, we

are still here, and all are welcome. Try to take a Saturday and come to services when you can.

Frieda will be in the office Monday and Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. if anyone wants to drop off their donations or dues.

Plans for the High Holy Days are set.

Rabbi Pamela Barmash and Cantor Jerry Schneider will be with us again this year.

For information regarding the Synagogue or questions, please get in touch with Frieda at 718-671-3679.

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Young Israel of Co-op City The High Holy Day season will be ushered in at the Young Israel of Co-op City on Saturday evening, September 4th, at 8:45 p.m. with the Slichos Penitential Service.

Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, Young Israel’s Spiritual Leader and Cantor, a renowned authority on liturgical music, will conduct the High Holy Day Services and deliver

inspiring and meaningful sermons. You will enjoy Rabbi Berl’s eloquent sermons and Cantorial renditions.

All are welcome!

Rabbi Berl and the officers of Young Israel and its affiliate groups extend best wishes to all residents of our community for a healthy, happy, prosperous and peaceful new year.

Young Israel of Co-op City High Holiday Prayer Schedule Rabbi Solomon I. Berl will officiate as Cantor and deliver the Holy Day Sermons.

Slichos-Saturday evening-September 4th, 8:45 p.m.

Rosh Hashanah Eve, Wednesday, September 8th, Mincha, 7:15 p.m.

1st Da y R osh Ha sh ona h , T h ur sd a y, Sep t em b er 9t h Morning Service — 7:30 a.m.

Mincha – 4:45 p.m. followed by Tashlech (We meet at the Synagogue at 5 p.m.)

Maariv – 8:00 p.m.

2n d Da y R osh Ha sh on a h , F r id a y, Sep t em b er 10th Morning Service—7:30 a.m.

Mincha—7:10 p.m. followed by Maariv Evening Service Sa bba th of Repentence, September 11th As an integral part of this Holy Day period, attendance at the Sabbath of

Repentance Service is most important.

Services begin Saturday morning, September 11, at 9:00 a.m. and end at 11:30 a.m. Don’t miss this service!

Mincha – 7:10 p.m.

Maariv – 7:55 p.m.

Yom K ip p u r, F r id a y, Sep t em b er 17t h Mincha — 3:15 p.m.

Kol Nidre – 7 p.m.

Yom K ip p u r Da y, Sa t u r d a y, Sep t em b er 18t h Morning Service — 8:00 a.m.

Public Yizkor — 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Fast Ends - 7:45p.m.

Rabbi Berl and the Officers of Young Israel wish all Co-op City residents a happy New Year of good health, good tidings, contentment and fulfillment in the year to come.

May peace and harmony throughout the world become a reality in the coming year.

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Pentecostal Tabernacle Pentecostal Tabernacle, located at 120 Benchley Pl., Building 24 (street level), Bronx, N.Y. 10475, welcomes everyone to attend worship service every Sunday morning.

Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m. Mid-day worship service at 11:45 a.m. -2 p.m. Wednesday evening prayer meeting starts at 7:30. Friday evening Bible study starts at 7 p.m.

Focu s: All living things have the fingerprints of Divinity upon them because all things were made by Him and for Him. C olossia n s 1:16 st a t es – For by him

were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him.

God did more than experiment with a weekend hobby. He put his own breath into his creation. God created mankind in his own image as His representatives and gave them His leadership ability. All mankind is created in His master plan.

On those grounds, no one should criticize individuals for differences in skin, hair, eye color or mental capacity. To

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Coop City Baptist Church family invite the community to join us tomorrow for worship service at 9:00 a.m. There will be one service at 9 a.m. through Sunday, September 12. On Wednesday, September 8, we will resume our mid-week Noonday Service, as well as all Bible Study classes for that day.

Additionally, on Friday, September 10, our regularly scheduled Prayer Service will begin at noonday, as well as 7 p.m. Our summer hours are over and we will hold our regular church service at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Sunday, September 19.

The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level).

Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org. If you are

unable to attend, you may dial in to listen on PODCAST. Call (646) 929-2953 at 9 a.m. to hear the service. The podcast is also available on our website.

The Building Fund Ministry invites you to join them on their African American Heritage Tour on Saturday, October 9 as they travel on a guided bus tour of historic Philadelphia. See Mother Bethel AME Church, Penn’s Landing, the Liberty Bell, Head House Square, Old Pine Church and the famous African American Museum. Your day will end with an all-you-can-eat dinner buffer. Ticket price for adults $100; children, ages 3-12, $75; children 2 years and under are free. The bus will leave from135 Einstein Loop at 8:30 a.m. For reservations or additional information, call 718-671-2964 or 718-320-3774.

The Scholarship Ministry invites you to

speak evil against the creation of God is to speak evil against the creator.

And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. And God blessed them, and God said unto them Be fruitful, and multiply and replenish

the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. (Genesis 1:26-28) God’s creativity reflects in our development of tools, selectively bred animals, hybridized plants, and invented technology. The creator not only developed incredible life forms, but he also put his very creative power into those living creatures.

For further information, call 718-3240334 or 718-320-4218.

—R ev. R ich a r d Sibb lies

Co-op City Baptist Church

Gregory S. Gang D.D.S., M.S. Complete Family Dental Care

join them on their Shopping Spree to Reading, PA and the Burlington Coat Outlet on Saturday, October 23. The donation will be $40. The bus will leave from Asch Loop and Bartow Ave at 7 a.m. SHARP! For tickets or additional information, call 718-6717507 or 718-671-1918.

The Scholarship Ministry invites you to travel with them to Orlando, Florida, on August 13, 2011 for a nine days. Highlights of the trip include: Visit the Holy Land Experience- a recreation of ancient Jerusalem, Arabian Nights for a Dinner Show, Visit Bok Tower Gardens, Morse Museum see Tiffany Chapel and sightseeing on the way to and from Florida. Prices are $765 pp/double occupancy. For reservations or additional information, call 718-6711918, 718-671-7507 or 718-320- 3774.

Rev. Dr. Williams’ has a radio show on

WMCA 570 AM every Friday at 1:30 p.m.

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

The Glory Girls book club will resume this fall. Our first selection will be Necessary Heartbreak by Michael J. Sullivan.

Transported back in time to first century Jerusalem during passion week, we see the events through the eyes of a single dad who must reaffirm his faith. Necessary Heartbreak is a story that shows how life’s greatest losses can become the most wondrous blessings. The meeting will be on October 25th at 7:00 p.m. Call 718-320-3774 to join.

H a t t ie L . L uca s —H

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$75 W/FLYER ON WINDOWS INSTALLATION 1HOUR WINDOWS INSTALL!!!!

THEMEPSEE Provides: House Calls 24/7 9/4 $35 House Call

Computer Repair: All Versions of Windows Available

Computer Lessons: Private one on one session available Computer Sales: Laptop, Desktops Call Mike (Bronx) 646.203.3776 Call Lorenzo (NYC) 917.214.6968

Dataway

JASON LASH

• VERTICAL BLINDS • RANGE HOODS • MINI BLINDS • LIGHT FIXTURES • SINK VANITIES • KITCHEN CABINETS • SPACE SAVERS • CABINET REFACING • MATCHING HAMPERS • COUNTERTOPS • BATHTUB ENCLOSURES • CUSTOM CLOSET MIRROR DOORS • CLIP-ON MIRROR FRAMES • CUSTOM WALL MIRRORS 9/25

Locksmith

Computers, Inc. Networking, Maintenance, Repair

FAMILY LOCKSMITH Licensed and Bonded

$40 Field Service

HIGH SECURITY LOCKS

MICROSOFT CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS

FREE Phone Consultation

20% Off Any Lock Job! Medco • MultiLock • Wilson High Quality Labor For a Low Price!

Call:

646-326-2676

Serving Co-op City for over 25 years.

“When you see me, You’ll know me.”

9/25 Call Anytime • Seven Days A Week

Visit Us: www.dattaway.com All Major Credit Cards Accepted Celebrating 10 years of service to Co-op City.

10/16

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

Access Computer Consultants Service • Repair • Instruction

Painting

FATHER & SON

Top Quality Work Painting, Plastering, Wallpapering, Floor Sanding & Refinishing.

Also, Floor Waxing.

Call Wesley 212.996.7347 or 917.325.5334 10/30

Call (718) 473-0772 24-Hours a day / 7 days a week

THE ORIGINAL — NEW & IMPROVED

9/4

PIGEON GUARD

OVER 17 YEARS OF GUARANTEED SATISFACTION

Handyman

NEW

RENT A HUBBIE

“We Are Your All Purpose Men”

For Free Estimate & for an Appointment please call:

347-705-2991 SULAIMAN

9/4

NO FISHING LINES or STRINGS CALL

Ron: 718.671.3697

9/4

Slipcovers

(718) 746-8925 PLASTIC SLIPCOVERS TABLE PADS

Handyman

HANDYMAN SUMMER IS HERE! DOES YOUR HOME NEED A TOUCH-UP? IF SO, CALL ME, JOHN RUSS 646-234-1676.

I SPECIALIZE IN PAINTING, HOWEVER, I DO IT ALL.

RIVERBAY APPROVED 3 YEAR NETTINGS GUARANTEE PLASTIC

A R E PI G EO N S A B I G P E S T ?

• Moving Jobs • Painting • Household Cleaning Service • General Maintenance • Professional Moving Jobs

9/18

3314 White Plains Rd. • Bronx, NY 10467

9/25

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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6470 Co-op City Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6470 is actively recruiting new members for the Post, which has seen several prominent members pass on or move away in the last few years. Any United States military veteran of overseas conflict is eligible for membership. For more information, call Martin Roth at (718) 379-5590.

—M a r t in R oth

Bereavement support Church of the savior’s bereavement support program will resume on Monday, September 12, 7 p.m. For further information, please call Dr. Smith at (718) 320-0002.

Farmers’ Market ongoing until November 20 The Co-op City Farmers’ Market, presented in collaboration with Harvest Home, is available every Saturday on the Greenway lot number 3 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Harvest Home Farmers’ Market of New York beings fresh produce direct from Tri-State farmers to consumers in areas around New York City.

WIC Farmers’ Market and Senior Farmers Market are accepted. WIC coupons are accepted.

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Professional, Knowledgeable and Courteous Service

S TY L I S H D E C O R A T O R S

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Pigeon Problems

Free Telephone Consultation $25/Hour Field Service

REUPHOLSTERING

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

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