Co-op City Times 09/25/10

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Vol. 45 No. 38

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Public Safety begins to ready new Mobile Command Center

BY BILL STUTTIG sess a special license for a passenger bus. We then turned our attention to the A mobile home purchased by purchase of a winnebago and our Safety Riverbay this week for the relatively Director, Mr. Kevin Keenan, did all of small sum of $7500 will soon be converted into a new Mobile Command Center for the Department of Public Safety, Public Safety commanders said this week Riverbay’s General Manager Vernon Cooper said that based upon a recommendation made by Riverbay’s Ombudsman, Mr. Joe Boiko, they initially looked at the feasibility of requesting that the city of New York's Mass Transit Authority donate a bus to Riverbay that could, in turn, be converted to a subRiverbay purchased a mobile home this week that is command center. now being converted into a mobile command center “In fact Assemblyman for Public Safety.

Photo by Bill Stuttig Michael Benedetto was able to negotiate the purchase of a used MTA bus for approximately $2,500,” the leg work in identifying and facilitatsaid Cooper. “Unfortunately, the bus ing the purchase and delivery of the would not have been practical because vehicle, which is in excellent condition of the limitations in servicing and fueland is well suited to our needs.” ing said vehicle and the fact that the driver(s) of the bus would have to pos(Continued on page 4)

Students learn about energy careers during Co-op City Power Plant tour

BY JIM ROBERTS Two dozen high school sophomores interested in “green” careers got a firsthand lesson in a state-of-the-art energy plant when they visited Riverbay’s cogeneration facility this week.

The teenagers, students at the Urban Assembly School for Green Careers at the

Brandeis High School campus in Manhattan, were given a tour of the Co-op City Power Plant by Riverbay personnel on Wednesday morning, Sept. 22.

The students learned that the new cogeneration plant at Co-op City, which (Continued on page 2)

Students from the School for Green Careers toured the Riverbay cogeneration plant on Wednesday, Sept. 22, which is saving $1 million a month for shareholders.

Photo by Jim Roberts

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Obituary: Anna Capell, a leading advocate for the disabled for more than three decades exceed that of a disabled person who

BY BILL STUTTIG was able to overcome her disabilities to A powerful voice for this community lead a productive life. Despite being for nearly four decades was silenced this confined to a wheelchair past weekend as Anna for most of her adult life, Capell, the founder her many successful and leader of the endeavors include lobbyHandicapped Adults ing Congress to help Association since ensure the passage of the 1971, died after a brief landmark Americans with bout with pneumonia.

Disabilities Act. As far Afflicted with a back as more than 30 years progressive neuroago, Capell served on the muscular disease very early on in life, Anna Mayor’s Committee for the did not let her misforHandicapped and the tune keep her from livGovernor’s Transportation ing a full and rewardfor the Elderly and the ing life. Through the Handicapped Committee Anna Capell, founder of Cofaith and strength op City’s Handicapped Adults where she was instrumenhanded to her by her Association, passes earlier tal with the institution of parents, Anna over- this week after a brief bout such programs as Accesswith pneumonia. a-Ride. came her disabilities When she moved to Co-op City in as a young woman to launch a successful the early ‘70s, she immediately reached career first as a bookkeeper for a small business and then as a banker.

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State forms new agency with merger of DHCR and nyhomes

BY JIM ROBERTS Two New York state housing agencies – the Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) and nyhomes – have been merged into a new agency, New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR).

HCR consolidates the state’s many housing and community renewal programs, cuts costs, increases efficiency and maximizes New York’s ability to create quality affordable housing and safe, vibrant communities, according to Brian Lawlor, Commissioner and CEO of HCR. Oversight of the state’s Mitchell-Lama program will be administered by the new Housing Preservation unit headed by Mike Skrebutenas.

“At the beginning of the year, I announced the consolidation of numerous state agencies to reduce costs and preserve scarce resources in the face of a $9 billion budget deficit,” said New York Gov. David Paterson.

“The merger of the Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) and nyhomes, will not only save taxpayer dol-

lars, it will increase transparency and efficiencies and strengthen our ability to improve the quality of life from one end of New York to the other. At a time when poverty and homelessness are on the rise across the country, our role in creating homes that people can afford is crucial. I’m confident HCR will serve as a national model for building and preserving affordable homes and improving communities and local economies,” Gov. Paterson said.

The new alignment takes similar programs that had in the past been administered by the Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HFA), the State of NY Mortgage Agency (SONYMA), the Housing Finance Agency (HFA), the Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC), and DHCR and organizes them into three units led by one manager and staff: • Finance and Development unit will align all programs that fund the development of affordable housing, including Low Income Housing Tax Credit programs, tax exempt and taxable bond (Continued on page 2)

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DHCR Merger

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finance programs, single-family loan and Capital awards programs. That department will be headed by Marian Zucker.

• Housing Preservation, headed by Mike Skrebutenas, will include all the programs that maintain and enhance the state’s portfolio of existing affordable housing. This includes the Public Housing portfolio, the Office of Rent Administration, the Section 8 program, Asset Management, the Weatherization Assistance Program and MitchellLama.

• Community Renewal - will include all the programs geared toward community and economic development, job creation and downtown revitalization, including the NYS Community Development Block Grant Program, NY Main Street program, Affordable Housing Corporation, Neighborhood Stabilization Program and the Neighborhood and Rural Preservation programs. This unit will be headed by Joe Rabito.

A fourth team - the Office of the

Plant Tour

President - led by Joy Willig, will coordinate all the offices that provide operational and professional support services to program staff. This unit will include the counsel’s office, intergovernmental, administration and finance, policy development, Fair Housing and communications.

Administrative and support services, including communications, legal affairs, administration, fair housing, policy development, and accounting and treasury will fall within the Office of the President.

The Mortgage Insurance Fund will

continue to be administered as an independent office reporting directly to the Commissioner/CEO. This new model is designed to cut red tape and simplify the delivery of programs, eliminate duplicative efforts and increase accountability and impact.

To date, a dozen committees led by staff facilitators are in place and reviewing all aspects of agency policies and processes. Work is ongoing and more committees are expected to be formed.

The young visitors thinking about their future careers also saw first hand that jobs in the power industry can provide a challenging occupation that pays well. During their visit to the plant control room, they saw the high tech computer systems that run the plant, replacing the dials and panels on the walls of the old system.

“They learn multiple facets of doing a job in the power plant industry,” said Brian Reardon, Riverbay’s Power Plant Director. “It’s not just grunt work - there are many technical jobs as well. You have the expertise for the computers, for the instrument controls. There are also jobs for young people who like to be mechan-

ics on their cars – they can work in a power plant.

“These are good paying jobs with good benefits and a secure future,” Reardon said. “Our new cogeneration plant is the wave of the future. As long as there are housing complexes, everybody needs heating, and air conditioning and lighting.

It’s not going to go away.”

Co-op City’s power plant now supplies all the heat, hot water, electricity and air conditioning for the community’s 55,000 residents who live in over 15,000 apartments, and for the community’s three shopping centers with 99 retail tenants in 428,000 square feet of space.

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produces steam that is turned into electricity to meet all of the community’s energy needs, has reduced emissions of pollutants by 20% and is saving the residents over $1 million a month in costs for electricity formerly purchased from Con Edison.

“We learned how the plant works and what the people do inside and how heat is created by the steam to make electricity,” said Kathy Castbire, one of the students on the tour. “I never knew about this place, so I was very interested in it. I’m interested in working in this industry, but if I was to work here, I would work with the tools.

It’s very hot in there.”

The tour of Co-op City’s 4 and a half

acre, 40 megawatt plant helped the high school students see the real life application of the topics they study in school each day.

“There’s a great education value for the kids to come in the field like this because it gives them real meaning to what they learn in the shop,” said Chris Montalvo, one of the teachers on the tour.

“Right now, they’re just starting out with basic electricity, insulation and practice, so when they see things like this, they can relate it to the real world. It gives them a reason to continue their studies and not to think I’m doing this schoolwork just to do it.”

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2nd Combing ty Blood p Cinext Co-oDrive Mammography van in Co-op City Oct. 2 Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto, in conjunction with Project Renewal, will be sponsoring a free Mobile Mammography Screening Van, to be located outside of the Baychester Public Library, 2049 Asch Loop North, on Saturday, October 2, beginning at 9:00 a.m.

This program is for women 40 years of age and older who have not had a mammogram in the past year.

All insurance plans are accepted, however, if you do not have insurance, you can still sign up for the program.

An appointment is necessary.

Please call 1-800-564-6868.

This program is funded by Bronx Cancer Services Program Partnership. Screening coordination and Outreach/In-reach is funded by the Komen Greater NYC 2008 Community Breast Health Grant.

Friends & Family Day Celebration The Coalition of African American Churches and Community Organizations will host their 15th annual Friends & Family Day Celebration on Sunday, October 17, at 3 p.m., Aud. “B,” 177 Dreiser Loop (Co-op City), Bronx.

Everyone is welcome to invite their family and neighbors to attend for an afternoon of family reunion, networking, entertainment, inspiration, vendors, games, prizes, and much more. Refreshments will be served.

The Guest Speaker will be Bronx District Attorney Robert T. Johnson, Esq. Admission is free. For further information, call (718) 320-1861, (718) 671-5957, (718) 379-3494.

Next Community Board 10 meeting The next meeting of Community Board 10 will take place on Thursday, October 21, 7:30 p.m. at Schuyler House – Lounge, 3077 Cross Bronx Expressway, Bronx, N.Y. 10465. For more information, kindly contact Community Board 10 at 718-892-1161; or email bx10@cb.nyc.gov.

REMEMBER:

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Capell

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out to support the cause and rights of certain that God is taking care of her.” but all issues affecting Co-op City, the disabled and elderly residents of this City Councilman James Vacca Bronx and other areas as well.” community and elsewhere. remembered Anna as a regular fixture at Aside from her activism on behalf of Capell was the founding force Community Board 10 meetings during rights and services for the disabled, Anna behind this community’s long-standing the many years that he served as District was a social leader as well, organizing Handicapped Adults Association, Inc., a Manager. “She was a force, an advocate luncheons and parties for the communileading voice for the rights of the disabled and a true giant fighting on behalf of the ty’s disabled on a regular basis. on all fronts, locally and nationally. disabled community and also the comAnna was a regular fixture at the “Anna was one of the founders and munity in general. She led the fight to community’s social events right up until motivating forces behind the get the owners of Bay Plaza to make the time earlier this month was she took Handicapped Adults Association, which that massive shopping center more ill and had to be hospitalized. was founded in 1971,” the association accessible for the disabled. She would “Anna was told as a very young permembers said in a joint statement be out there in her wheelchair pointing son that she would probably not live released following her passing. “Anna out the inadequate access to the media much past her teenage years,” Arthur worked hard for all disabled to get Taub recalled this week. “As it transportation to make life easier for turned out, she proved them all them. Anna was totally involved with wrong and in doing so showed us community leaders in New York City all how to live.” concerning the disabled to try to get Capell’s illness was relatively brief them into the mainstream of work and her death this past weekend was and in life in general. All who knew unexpected to many who were not her will greatly miss her presence aware of the recent hospitalization. and try to continue her work.”

Capell’s long-time aide of more According to many of her supthan 30 years, Yvette Lewis—Grant, porters, Capell was a watchful eye said that Anna had a “wonderful and for local businesses and other instifull life.” Yvette and her husband, tutions that ignored or violated the David Lewis, along with their son, Americans with Disabilities Act. She Anthony, have lived with Anna for led the fight to have the developers more than 30 years, taking care of of the Bay Plaza Shopping Center her and becoming very much like make needed changes to allow disher own family. The Lewis’ recountabled, specifically wheelchair-using ed how when their son was born 17 cooperators, to move around the years ago, Anna came to the hospital massive shopping center more safely with the car seat to bring Anthony and freely. home. When Anthony first began to Former Assemblyman Steve speak, he called Anna “Grandma,” Kaufman, who Capell worked with to and many Co-op City residents resolve many of her advocacy issues, remember seeing Anna on her travels said: “Anna Capell cared deeply for Anna championed many transportation related bat- around Co-op City with Anthony in the handicapped community, never tles on behalf of the community’s disabled residents. tow on the footplate of her wheelchair relenting in her fight to better their when he was a youngster. lives, always knocking on government's and the community in general. Any “She took Anthony to school every door to assure access and the fair delivery issue of safety and access not only for morning and picked him up in the afterof services for those in our society who the disabled, but the community-atnoons,” said Yvette. “She also made need it the most. She will be missed.” large, Anna was there advocating for it.” sure that he attended church.”

John Rose, Capell’s close friend and Anna’s close friend, Sally Regenhard, Anna’s other adopted grandchild is colleague in the fight for better services who in the last nine years since the World Erica Royal, the 18 year old daughter of and rights for the disabled in the commuTrade Center attack has become a nationalher night-time aide, Merleen Crowder, nity, city and nation, said: “She was a ly recognized advocate for more stringent who, as a young girl, addressed Anna as pioneer and leader in the disabled movebuilding standards throughout the nation “Ms. Anna,” but when Anthony came ment for many, many years. Despite her and in New York City in particular, said, along and she heard him calling Anna own disabilities, she always persevered in “Anna was an inspiration to the entire Co“grandma” also began to do the same, fighting effectively for services and rights op City community and to me in particuprompting a fight between the two as to for the disabled, particularly in the area lar. She did more with her life than most whose grandmother she actually was! of transportation. She will be greatly able bodied people. I will never forget her “Anna was a gem,” said Yvette. “She missed.” and will always be inspired by her. Her never considered us her aides, but as her Another close friend and fellow work has been felt throughout this city and family.” long-time community advocate, Arthur this nation. She was a fierce advocate and I “We had a lot of good times togethTaub said of Anna: “She was not only a am proud to have been part of some of her er, traveling, going to Broadway shows, force behind fights and campaigns for advocacy on behalf of this community.” site seeing and going around the five better services for the disabled, but also In 2002, Anna was honored as an boroughs and on trips on the Circle for issues facing the community and the “Unsung Hero” of New York City by the Line,” said David Lewis. “We will miss city in general. I went with her to many New York Historical Society. Regenhard, her terribly.” meetings and many protests in the fight as part of the nomination process, then Anna’s legacy will be remembered at for better services. Whether it was wrote of Anna: “She is an unsung hero in a community memorial service planned crosswalks, traffic lights, curb cuts or our community because she has consisfor later this year, according to John other issues, she was always there. She tently been at the forefront of community Rose. was a pillar of the community in the activism on a variety of topics and levels Anna Capell was laid to rest this past truest sense and there is not many like for the past 30 years. She is passionately Wednesday morning in the Bronx’s hisher left. She is with God now and I feel involved in not just handicapped issues, toric Woodlawn Cemetery.

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Mobile Command Center Public Safety Chief Frank Apollo, and Lt. Jeff Bowman, Public Safety’s Technology Director, met on Tuesday with General Manager Cooper and various Riverbay Department Directors inside the former recreational mobile home to discuss converting the vehicle into the planned mobile command center.

According to Chief Apollo, the new command center, when it is ready, will be used on a daily basis as a satellite office for Public Safety.

“It is going to be open to the community,” Apollo said, “for special events, or just for residents to come on board and report their concerns or supply us with intelligence information regarding incidents or problematic areas in the community. This will help us stay better in touch with the community.”

Apollo added that the center will be manned with a supervisor and depending on its specific use on each particular day, staffing may include detectives, uniformed officers and, in some cases, commanders and personnel from other law enforcement agencies when needed.

General Manager Cooper said that it is hoped the new center will be ready for use some time this autumn, possibly as early as late October.

“We believe this will do a great job of augmenting our police force,” Cooper said. “We are a city within a city and we wanted to add features to help our

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Public Safety Department be as independent as it possibly can be. That is not to say that we don’t expect NYPD to contribute, but we realize that in most situations we are the first responders and so the more resources that our Public Safety Department has, then the better off we all are. This allows the department to bring the station into the community, so to speak, and move it as they see fit and at the same time it allows shareholders to see Public Safety’s presence more readily and to go to Public Safety easily for assistance and to supply information about what is occurring in the community be it a major crime problem or a quality of life issue. We anticipate this being a great asset to the community.”

“Having the mobile command center which can be moved to different locations within the community will enable us to have more of a Public Safety presence among the residents which is a good thing especially since we do not have much of an NYPD presence here,” said Director Othelia Jones, Chair of the Public Safety Committee. “I’m also sure that it will make the residents feel safer since the command center can be moved to those area where it is needed.”

The mobile home is in good shape, Apollo said, with less than 50,000 miles on it. New mobile homes of this size can go for as high as $150,000.

A conception of the interior of the new command center.

Of course, before the mobile home is converted into a command center, it will be stripped of all of its home-like features. A small kitchenette area, including a table and chairs and a small propane stove, will be taken out and replaced by counter space and computer monitors that will give the command center access to many of the live images that are now being fed into the department’s stationary command center in Bartow.

A small room in the back of the vehicle, which housed a bed, will be con-

verted into a small conference room.

Wall to wall carpeting throughout the length of the vehicle will be replaced with a more austere floor surface suitable for a professional environment.

Propane tanks which provided for the vehicle’s cooking and heating needs will be emptied and removed from the vehicle. Small electrical space heaters will be brought in for any heat needed during the colder winter months. The vehicle comes with its own generator to provide power or the vehicle can be wired into a nearby building or center.

$9,065 per year (originally $2,935 per year) not to exceed $12,000 annually over three (3) years; and W HE R E AS, the Project Manager is in agreement with the requested Change Order One (See attached email from Project Manager).

NOW T HE R E F O R E , L E T I T BE R E SO LVE D: that the proposed Change Order One (1) to Contract 2514 with Total Fire Protection be approved as submitted by Management

in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution 95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

YE S: At kin s, Ba iley, C ylich, Gor d on, F. J ones, O. J ones, L eslie, M or a les, Owen s, R odr iguez, Sa nt ia go, Sha p ir o, Tir a d o, Tor r es, Abd ul-Wa hh a b PASSE D

Second Reading: #10-51 SUBMITTED BY: Othelia Jones SECONDED BY: Rev. Owens BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: September 21st, 2010 W H E R E AS, Total Fire Protection is doing work under Contract # 2514, Inspect and Service Fire Extinguishers; and W H E R E AS, each extinguisher has a

date stamped on the bottom and every six (6) years extinguishers must have a teardown and get recertified; and W H E R E AS, a Change Order One (1) is being requested since there was no listing for teardown of the following: 6Y2.5ABC – 2.5 lbs - $9.75 ea.

6Y20ABC – 20 lbs - $23.50 ea.

6Y15ABC – 125 lbs - $96.50 ea.

R20ABC – 10 lbs - $26.00 ea.

RFE REFERBIHD – 10 lbs - $50.00 ea.

The above calls for an increase of

Second Reading: #10-53 SUBMITTED BY: Bill Gordon SECONDED BY: Al Shapiro BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: September 21st, 2010 W H E R E AS, Riverbay currently has a schedule of charges (due to fault of Cooperator or wear & tear) assessed by Maintenance for special work requests; and W H E R E AS, there is no recollection as to when charges were last raised and it is essential that Riverbay Corporation update the charges to reflect today’s cost.

The new charges are merely to cover costs and is not intended for profit; and W H E R E AS, the attached delineates proposed charges versus old charges including an increase from $5 to $25 for retrieval of keys or other items from ele-

vator pits; and W H E R E AS, management is prepared to implement now and put new charges in place effective October 1, 2010.

T HE R E F O R E , L E T I T BE R E SO LVE D: that the proposed schedule of charges outlined on the attached be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution 95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

YE S: At k in s, B a iley, C ylich , G or d on , F. J on es, O . J ones, M or a les, O wen s, R od r igu ez, Sa n t ia go, Sh a p ir o, Tor r es, Ab d u l-Wa h h a b ABSENT FOR VOT E: Leslie, Tir a do PASSE D

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Amended Second Reading: #10-10 SUBMI T TED BY: Elea nor Ba iley SEC ONDE D BY: Oth elia J on es BOAR D O F DI R EC TOR S MEE TI NG DAT ED: Sept em ber 21, 2010 W HE RE AS, Young Israel, has requested to surrender from Riverbay Corporation a portion of the premises at 147 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, New York; and W H ER E AS, Circle of Christ Church has agreed to share the said premises with Young Israel who will pay $100 monthly towards the shared space; and W H E R E AS, Circle of Christ Church has requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 147 Dreiser Loop (4,928 sq. ft.) Bronx,

Second Reading: #10-45 SUBMITTED BY: Francine Reva Jones SECONDED BY: Khalil Abdul-Wahhab & Al Shapiro BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: September 21st, 2010 W H E R E AS, Dreiser Loop Supermarket Corp.. has requested a Consent to Assignment pursuant to the terms of the lease, to assign the lease to 111 Meat and Produce, Inc.; and W H E R E AS, the term of the lease, lease extension and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44.

NOW, T H E R E F O R E , BE I T R E SO LVE D, that the lease assignment, with an extension, from Dreiser Loop Supermarket Corp to 111 Meat and Produce , Inc for the premises 111 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, New York, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #9544; and be it F URT H E R R E SO LVE D, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation.

YE S: At k in s, Ba iley, C ylich, G or don , F. J on es, O .

J on es, L eslie, M or a les, O wens, R od r igu ez, Sa n t ia go, Sh a p ir o, Tir a d o, Ab du l-Wa hh a b ABSTAI N: Tor r es PASSE D (SE E PAGE 13 F OR MORE RE SOLUTI ONS)

Children’s Basketball Programs accepting registration at Mosholu Community Center On Saturday afternoons, the gym is jumping with Chris Pinto teaching the sport of basketball to young people at Mosholu Montefiore Community Center, located at 3450 Dekalb Avenue and Gun Hill Road.

From 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m., Chris works with Kindergarten and 1st grade children; from 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m., its 2nd to 3rd grades; and from 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m., it’s 4th to 6th grades. Children learn the rules, skills, drills, techniques and sportsmanship involved, followed by actual games each week.

All players receive a team t-shirt and trophies at the end of the season. The fee is only $85 plus $20 insurance for 8 sessions. Call Chris Pinto for details (718) 8824000, Ext. 280 or stop by the center to register.

New York, to be used as a Church; and W H ER E AS, the Circle of Christ Church has agreed to take the synagogue as is and pay $4.00 per square foot for three years from the commencement of the lease; and W H ER E AS, the term of the lease is October 2010 – September 2013 and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; NOW, T HE R E F O R E , BE I T R E SO LVED, Riverbay Corporation will not forgive the arrears totaling $706,339.36, as of September 2010, in exchange for sharing the current location; and that the lease agreement for the premises at 147 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay

Corporation, Owner, and Circle of Christ Church, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it BE I T F URT H ER R E SOLVE D, the Board of Directors directs Management to negotiate for the repayment of the arrears.

Yes: At k in s, Ba iley, C ylich , G or d on , O . J on es, M or a les, O wen s, Sh a p ir o, Tir a d o, Ab d u lWa h h a b.

Abst a in : F. J on es, L eslie, R od r igu ez, Sa n t ia go, Tor r es.

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Letters to the Editor

Co-op City Times

Kaufmans bid fond farewell to residents of Co-op City Dea r fellow coop er a t or s: During the last week of December 1970, my family, consisting of myself, my wife and 3 teenage children, moved into a Debs Place townhouse.

During the almost 40 years that we have lived here, we have seen our children grow up, graduate from college, get married and have children of their own, and one of our grandchildren now has a son of her own.

When we moved into Co-op City, the population was almost 90% white and Jewish. Over the years, it has changed to about 3% Jewish and the majority of the population are people of color.

But the fact is that no matter what the

ethnic make up of Co-op City is, the overwhelming majority of the cooperators consists of good people.

During the 40 years that we have lived here, it was my distinct pleasure and honor to serve on the Riverbay Board of Directors for over 9 years. I have tried to remain active by serving as a member of the Cooperators Appeal Committee. As a member of the Board and as a member of the Committee, it has been my pleasure to serve under the leadership of Al Shapiro and Othelia Jones. They represent what is good in Co-op City.

At the same time, I have served for many years as President of Young Israel of Co-op City, while my wife has served

as President of its Sisterhood. We were blessed to serve under the leadership of Rabbi Solomon I. Berl. Rabbi Berl has led Young Israel from before the first cooperators moved in, and he too represents what is best in Co-op City.

It is with deep regret that we are moving. With the passage of 40 years, my wife and I have gotten older and our doctors have told us that we have to move into an Assistant Living Facility.

So with this letter, on behalf of myself and my wife, we say goodbye.

We wish you and yours much joy and happiness living in this, the best of all communities.

—E u gen e M . K a u fm a n

machination that gained Scott management takeover.

Neither honest community-minded motivation, nor employment history qualifications were always in play for those elected to our Boards. Hence, recommendations by their “search” committees for our long list of G.M.’s screened, proved to be “absurd” matched by what I believe is the ineptitude of Board approvals.

My point then is that it is a narrowminded, partisan, inflexible position to blindly, without close examination of the truth of our long history, conclude that the entry of Scott management was the coming of the Messiah saving us from ultimate destruction. Lest we forget, it was a felon, a corrupt, destructive power holder who used their community roles abusively who

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Lest we forget To t h e E d it or : As an original resident, I offer this commentary to shed some truth re: the history of our G.M.’s prior to the hiring of Scott management.

I expect critical defensive rebuttals from long termers on this Board, but self evaluation cannot rewrite what sadly passed for poor judgment re: the assumption of fiduciary responsibilities.

Just as our Albany representatives have been widely classified as “dysfunctional,” “self-serving” and even individually “corrupt,” those same adjectives could be aptly applied to what has passed as “fiduciary responsibility” over our Board’s history extended to the ineptitude that subjected us to “changing of the guards” – i.e. the revolving door for G.M.’s and the political

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placed Scott management here.

Our ugly history is recorded for examination; remove the political blinders that prevent accurate references and make an honest attempt to shed this partisan penchant for unrelenting ridicule of a dulyelected “new” colleague as if he had a dreaded, infectious disease. There are too many issues in need of redress for us to be sidetracked by all this petty partisan grandstanding. It is a replay of prior regimes.

One needn’t be Jewish to atone for the sin of intolerance of those who do not share the views of this Board’s majority, nor for the sin of pursuing conduct that fails to elevate the quality of life of residents here to grant us all equally a sense of shared, peaceful, respectful co-existence.

—M a r ilyn Br a n d

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Public Safety Report Public Safety posts signs prohibiting Disorderly Conduct to maintain high quality of life in community

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO The Co-op City Department of Public Safety will be posting signs at various locations which have had a high number of Quality of Life violations.

Areas deemed as problematic by Chief Frank Apollo will have signage posted.

The posting of this signage will be an effective tool in discouraging loitering and prosecuting violators.

This new signage will basically state that there will be no sitting, standing or congregating during the hours of 10 p.m.. to 6 a.m. Officers of the New York City Police Department and the Co-op City Department are authorized to make arrests for Disorderly Conduct.

Universal Summonses may be issued for Disorderly Conduct.

The New York City Penal law gives the officers of Co-op City’s Department of Public Safety the ability to arrest persons observed to be acting in a disorderly manner with intent to cause public inconvenience, annoyance

or alarm. Arrests for Disorderly Conduct can be made when certain specified behaviors are observed by Public Safety Officers. Disorderly Conduct is a violation of the law. A Universal Summons may be issued. The posted information will be specified on the Universal Summons.

Persons who obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic or who congregate with other persons in a public place and refuse to comply with a lawful order of the police to disperse are also guilty of Disorderly Conduct. By enforcing Disorderly Conduct around the buildings, malls and garages, the Public Safety Department eliminates loitering.

By keeping the malls and buildings free of persons loitering, a high quality of life is maintained.

The New York City Penal law states that a person can also be guilty of disorderly conduct when they engage in fighting or in violent, tumultuous or threatening behavior.

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Universal Summonses for this type of Disorderly Conduct are often issued during the school post hours, either at school dismissal or arrival times.

Parents need to make certain that children respond directly to and from school without engaging in fighting.

A person who makes unreasonable noise or uses abusive or obscene language, or makes an obscene gesture in a public place, can also be charged with Disorderly Conduct. Disturbing a lawful assembly or meeting of persons also constitutes Disorderly Conduct.

The issuance of a New York City Universal Summons is considered an arrest. A Co-op City Community Complaint is also issued for Anti-Social Conduct to residents for any arrests within the community. A person found to be in violation of Co-op City’s new signage placed under arrest by either the New York City Police Department or the Coop City Department of Public Safety is also subject to a Co-op City Community

Complaint. Receiving a Community Complaint subjects the cooperator to a monetary fine as well as the risk of eviction for repeated violations.

This explains why it is important for cooperators to call the Department of Public Safety when they observe any suspicious activity.

It is also important that parents make certain that children and guests refrain from sitting, standing or congregating as posted.

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank those residents who call in suspicious activity or Quality of Life violations. This will also enable Chief Frank Apollo to determine which additional locations require signage. If you see anything suspicious, notify the proper authorities. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050, or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

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Cooperators tell MTA, No Way! Eight cooperators went to Hostos Community College on September 15th to testify about proposed MTA fare increases and service cuts. Six of the cooperators were from the Dreiser Retirees Club. The other two were Sebastian Ulonga Santiago, co-chair of the Coalition Against MTA Service Cuts, and myself.

Dreiser retirees Paisley Harvey and Mitzi Cleare, a veteran, discussed the personal difficulties they faced because of the MTA changes. Cleare spoke of crowded busses, long waits, and the prospect of a three-bus, extrafare trip to the Veteran’s Hospital on Kingsbridge Road.

Harvey said she occasionally had to wait half an hour for a five-minute bus ride, sometimes getting a taxi or just returning home. Ulonga, longtime Co-op City resident and father of four, said the MTA must not close its budget gap by imposing hardships on our families. He implored the MTA not to increase the burden on those whose wages have been reduced or who have lost their jobs.

I argued that those bearing the burden of the anticipated cuts should not be the riders but, rather, the beneficiaries of one of the best mass transit facilities in the world—giant corporations and the retail industry. Further I said they depend on the large pool of workers and shoppers who take the subways and buses and over the years

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Bernard Cylich these businesses have not contributed their fair share of the transit costs. I suggested that the MTA should ask the state and the city to reinstitute the half-penny stock transfer tax that used to add billions to the city’s coffers. I also suggested adoption of a proposal, made by the Working Families Party, of a 50 percent tax on Wall Street bonuses that were subsidized with our tax dollars. In my opinion these two taxes alone would generate enough income to restore service cuts and eliminate fare increases.

I pointed to a passage in the MTA brochure that states that the fare and toll increase is not without its risks. Here the MTA acknowledges that, historically, fare increases have reduced ridership and agency income. By contrast, ridership and MTA revenue shot up when Metro cards, which offer a variety of discounts, were introduced. Other speakers noted that the MTA board seems to live in a different universe from the millions of riders using the system.

Why, for example, is the MTA hiring a new president at $350,000 at year, plus expensive living accommodations, during a time of budgetary

shortfalls, draconian service cuts, and steep fare increases?

E C O NO M I C W O E S Co-op City residents are not immune from our nation’s current economic woes. We don’t know how many of our neighbors are barely surviving and what sacrifices they are making just to hold on to their apartments.

Perhaps that is why some Co-op City organizations have welcomed the NAACP’s call for participation in a March on Washington DC on Saturday October 2, 2010 for jobs, housing, education, and equality. Nearly 200 groups, including the AFL-CIO and the National Council of La Raza, have joined the call. In New York City, union locals of 1199, UFT, TWU, and my own IBEW local are sending busses to Washington on October 2.

C O -O P O R G ANI Z AT I O NS O K O C T. 2 WASH I NG T O N M AR C H To date I am informed that the following Co-op City groups have endorsed his March: NAACP, the Working Families Party, the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing, and the African American Association.

A bus will leave Co-op City for the Washington march at 5 AM on Saturday, October 2, 2010, from Bartow Mall. Tickets for the ride are free. Call me to reserve at 718-3795874.

H OW ABO UT A R E AL BI DDI NG P R O C E DUR E ?

My two viewpoints, on the way in which the Board hired Marion Scott Inc., have evoked responses in Board Viewpoints, as well as distinctly less-than-complimentary fulminations in the City News, published by a Connecticut real estate millionaire.

However, none of these comments responded to my opinion that Division of Housing and Community Renewal rules were compromised when the Board hired MSI to manage Riverbay.

I restate my opinion that the DHCR should require the Riverbay Board to initiate a bidding process for managers as well as management companies because Marion Scott Inc. has been operating on a month to month basis.

Arguments debating the performance of MSI should be saved until after there has been a fair process with bids from prospective managers and management companies.

I too have strong opinions about our managers, but I will wait to express them until appropriate bidding procedures have taken place.

To get in touch with me, you can mail me attention Bernard Cylich, Director, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475, or email me at lichsr@earthlink.net, or call 718-379-5874.

National Mental Illness Awareness Week October 3-9 Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) takes place October 3-9 and is an opportunity to learn more about serious mental illnesses such as major depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

Mental illnesses are medical illnesses. One in four adults experiences a mental health problem in any given year. One in 17 lives with serious, chronic disorders.

“Many people in our community are directly affected by mental illness,” said Paulina Magnetti, Director of NAMI Bronx, the Bronx affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. “The good news is that treatment does work and recovery is possible. The bad news is that in many communities around the country [including ours], they are being cut.”

On average, people living with serious mental illness

live 25 years less than the rest of the population. One reason is that less than one-third of adults and less than onehalf of children with a diagnosed illness receive treatment.

“The U.S. Surgeon General has reported that stigma is a major barrier to people seeking help when they need it,” Magnetti said. “That’s why this week is so important. We want people to understand mental illness and join a dialogue in our community. The more people know, the better they can help themselves or help their loved ones get the help and support they need.”

When mental health care is cut, greater costs often result from lost jobs and careers, broken families, more homelessness, higher insurance costs, more welfare and much more expensive costs for hospital emergency rooms, nursing homes, schools, police and courts, jails

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This year’s program is sponsored by: NAMI Bronx, Staples Office Supplies, Balm of Gilead Medical Office and the Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist. The week will kick off with a Community Roundtable on October 3rd in Dreiser Community Center, Co-op City, followed by an interfaith National day of Prayer in Bartow Community Center, Co-op City on October 5th, a Community Mental Health Fair in Bartow Community Center on October 7th and culminating in a worship service on October 9th at the Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1010 Baychester Avenue in the Bronx communities centers in Co-op City. For a schedule of activities, please call (718) 320-8007. All events are free and everyone is invited to attend.

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Black Forum Defensive Driving Our defensive driving course will be back on Saturday, October 16, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-3208035. 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.

Black Forum Aerobics in session Aerobics classes have begun. Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday, Dreiser, Aud. A, 7:30 p.m. Salsa classes to begin in early October. Belly dancing, dance classes for children and Tai Chi

will also begin in October. To register for any of the above classes, please call us at (718) 320-8035. There is a nominal fee for each of these classes.

Black Forum’s Lyons Mane Track Club Try-outs are ongoing Mondays and Wednesdays, Dreiser Auditorium. A small fee is required for participation.

For further information, please call (718) 320-8035.

Emergency Food Program New Hours & Days We are now open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11:15 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.

The Black Forum extends our deepest condolences to Michelle Davy on the passing of her mother, Phyllis Davy of Virginia. She is survived by her loving daughter, Michelle; her husband, Levy; and four other daughters.

New email address The Black Forum has a new email address. It is coopblackforum@gmail.com.

For membership applications, inquiries or to join the Black Forum, you may call anytime and leave a message or email us.

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

Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: tonyshome10475@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call us or visit us in Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

Working Families Parties To all our friends and neighbors, thanks for getting out to vote this past week. Now that the primaries are over, our work has just begun. WFP supported several candidates who were successful in their run for office. One of WFP’s biggest victories, happened in the 33rd Senate District.

Congratulations to Gustavo Rivera, and right here at home we congratulate our own, Assemblyman Benedetto, on his win for re-election. To all the winning candidates, and those who did not win, you fought the good fight. Now we look forward to working in the upcoming general election in November, and we’ll be victorious then too!

I M P O RTANT NOT I C E : 10-2-10— National rally taking place in Washington, DC. If you are interested in going, there will be FREE buses. All you need to do is sign up and show up! ALL ARE WELCOMED. You can contact Mr. Andy King at 917-716-0386 for details. There are so many community-based organizations here and there is no reason why we all can’t come together and get on the bus. It’s free and all that’s asked of you is to come out and support our National Working Together Rally in Washington, DC on Saturday, October 2nd. If you are interested in going, you can also call (646) 206-8555 for more information. Hurry, make arrangements to

get on board. We can’t afford to go backwards, nor allow small minded folks who think they have the power to turn back the hands of time. Be sure you make arrangements to get on the bus, be a part of this National Working Together Rally.

Remember, Saturday, October 2nd.

As a reminder, the regular meeting of the WFP Club will be held on Tuesday, September 28th, starting at 7:30 p.m., in Rm. 38, Einstein Community Center. All are welcome! This will be our first meeting after our summer hiatus, and hopefully members will come renewed with new ideas and suggestions to carry forward WFP’s agenda; as stated earlier our work has only just begun

and we, “all of us,” must work together to achieve and maintain those strides we’ve made and work in unison to change those that impact negatively on all of us. You can do this by supporting the platform of WFP. We don’t all agree on all things, but we can debate and come to a consensus that will meet the needs of all people. Let your voice be heard, we need you!

Please mark your calendar and make plans to join with us on Tuesday, Sept.

28th, starting at 7:30 p.m. Your voice can make that difference. Hope to see you there! In Unity, there is STRENGTH! Thank you.

—JJ u dy R ober son

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Building 31 Association We’re back!!! Hello everyone, we hope your summer vacation was enjoyable and that you’re ready to support your association once again. We have just had one of our fun filled bus trips to Atlantic City where we visited the Showboat casino. If you missed that one, there will be another one very soon so keep watching for the flyers we post on our bulletin board in the lobby. Remember that we are doing this to keep our scholarship program alive and need your support in this effort.

We changed our first meeting date this month to September 30th to make sure we would be able to have a special guest speak-

er, Vernon Cooper, General Manager. He is coming to speak to us and we know you have many questions you want answered. We have been asking each other, but he has the answer which should clarify those questions. Please be ready to meet and greet him on Thursday, Sept. 30th at 7:30 p.m. in our meeting room, B-side, in rear of the lobby. Refreshments will be served.

Please note that we have already planned activities for you, such as our game night hosted by Al King, to be held on Friday, Sept. 24th at 7 p.m. Be ready to have fun, we play various card games and dominos.

Also, our knitting class will be starting up

the last week of the month, look for the flyer in the lobby. Sarah Able will be hosting and she is looking for anyone interested in learning the art of knitting or crocheting, her flyers are posted on the bulletin board so take a look, think about participating.

Movie night date not determined yet, but as soon as it is known, the flyer will be posted with the information.

R E M E M BE R : General meeting, Thurs., Sept. 30th Watch for flyer and please make sure you attend. Mr. Cooper is our guest speaker and we know that your inquiring mind wants to know a lot of things going on in our community, so

get the answer from him regarding our building and co-op in general.

Please remember this is our home.

Let’s all take pride in it and if you see something that you know is wrong or out of place, just say something. Don’t forget, we all have a stake in keeping Co-op City safe and clean.

How about bringing your ideas to the meeting. Perhaps you can think of ways the association can better serve our building. Welcome to all new cooperators. We are looking forward to seeing you at these meetings and joining us in our endeavors.

—M a r ilyn M cDa n iel

Coalition to Save Affordable Housing COALITION MEETING ENDORSES OCTOBER 2 RALLY IN WASHINGTON Members of the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing voted unanimously at a September general meeting of the group to endorse the October 2nd rally in Washington, DC. The rally for jobs, justice and education was initiated by the national NAACP and the AFL-CIO. It has since has been endorsed by a host of

organizations ranging the gamut of our population: from baby boomers to seniors, from students to veterans, from conservatives to moderates, progressives and liberals, people of faith and nonbelievers. Housing advocacy groups are among the sponsors.

A call for the rally says: “We march for peace abroad and job creation at home.

We march for energy independence, public safety and public transportation.”

Locally, it is endorsed not only by the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing, but by the African-American Association and the Co-op City Chapters of the Working Families Party and of the NAACP. A bus will leave from Co-op City for Washington at 5 a.m. from the Bartow Mall on Saturday, October 2nd. Call 718379-5874 or 718-671-0142 for tickets or information.

Co-op City Little League Annual Meeting/Board Election The Co-op City Little League will hold its Annual Members meeting and Board of Directors election for the 2011 season on Thursday, September 30th, at 7:30 p.m., location TBD. Any CCLL member in good standing is

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eligible to be nominated, nominate and vote for a position as a Board Director.

For further information, please visit the CCLL website at www.eteamz.com/ COOPCityLL, or call the league office, 718-379-8242.

—Hector Ayala

141 Einstein Loop CCPD officers were moving persons loitering in the shopping mall when one male refused to leave the area. The male began cursing at officers and after numerous warnings, an arrest was attempted. The male put up a fight and fled. He was apprehended by pursuing officers and was arrested. The male was processed through the system for his actions.

100 Ben ch ley P la ce CCPD officers responded to this location for a report of a dispute. Upon arrival, several males were involved in an altercation. After conducting an investigation, CCPD officers arrested 3 males for charges ranging from possession of a weapon to assault. The individuals were released after the complainant refused to press charges.

September 16, 2061 Bartow Avenue CCPD officers responded to Rite Aid after a store security guard stopped a shoplifter. The shoplifter became combative with the security guard. A CCPD officer stepped in and placed the male under arrest for petit larceny and possession of a knife. There were no injuries and the male was processed into the Bronx criminal justice system.

September 15, 120 Debs Place CCPD officers arrested two males observed smoking marijuana and also found to be in possession of a quantity of crack cocaine. Both were processed into the system for arraignment.

September 13, 99 Einstein Loop A vehicle owner reported that someone smashed out a window and removed various items. This matter is still under investigation.

American Legion Auxiliary Post 1871

fresh vegetable medley, mashed potatoes/gravy, beer/soda on table, dessert/coffee/tea.

Departure: Asch Loop, 9:30 a.m. sharp!

One pick-up and 3 drop-off on return. For information, call the office at (718) 320-1946 or Deloris, (718) 671-1672. All funds benefit the VFW in New Jersey.

Our next meeting is on October 7th at 11 a.m. sharp! County meeting is October 13th, 7 p.m., at Leonard Hawkins Post, 550 City Island Avenue, City Island.

Want to have a good time? Join the American Legion Auxiliary Post 1871 for a Veterans’ Day Gala Benefit at Ace In The Hole (Royal Manor) for a stirring tribute to our nation’s heroes. Enjoy dancing to good down home music, as well as a little shopping at Bargain Boutiques. There will be a star-studded cast of your favorite artists. The date is November 11th. The donation is $85.

Luncheon menu: Open Bar (Free), fresh garden salad, beef barley soup, roast turkey & stuffing, honey roasted ham,

ELECTION OF COALITION OFFICERS AT OCTOBER MEETING – DATE TO BE ANOUNCED In accordance with the Coalition’s bylaws, the officers and Board members of the organization for the coming year will be nominated and elected at the October meeting of the Coalition. Follow this column where the date of the meeting will be announced.

—St u a r t E d wa r d s

Association of Building 14 Cooperators Our next Association meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 30, promptly at 7:30 p.m. The focus will be on efforts to rejuvenate and expand cooperator participation in the Association, hence the affairs of the building and Co-op City community.

The primary discussion will be planning for the

kickoff of our 2011 Membership Drive, which is scheduled for next weekend, October 1-3. Cooperators should be on the lookout for a flyer suggesting and soliciting ways that they can participate and contribute to our making our building and community a better place to live. We are still in need of Floor Captains as

well.

R e m e m b e r : Association meets this Thursday, September 30, 7:30 p.m. in the Association Room.

Questions? Comments? E-mail me at jdfergienyc @juno.com or call 917.612.1951.

—Josie Ferguson

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.

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Second Reading: #10-48 SUBMITTED BY: Francine Reva Jones SECONDED BY: Khalil AbdulWahhab & Al Shapiro B OAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG DAT E D: Sep t em b er 21, 2010 W H E R E AS, 2061A Bartow Food Corp. has requested a Consent to

Assignment pursuant to the terms of the lease, to assign the lease to 2061 Meat and Produce, Inc.; and W H E R E AS, the term of the lease, lease extension and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; NOW, T H E R E F OR E , BE I T R E SO LVE D, that the lease assign-

ment, with an extension, from 2061A Bartow Food Corp. with premises at 2061 Bartow Ave, Bronx, New York, to 2061 Meat and Produce, Inc. , containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it F URT H E R R E SO LVE D, that the

President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation.

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R E SOLVE D, that the lease assignment, with an extension, from R&R Einstein Corp. with premises at 119 Einstein Loop, Bronx, New York, to 119 Meat and Produce, Inc. containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management, including the surrender of the exclusive pharmacy clause, is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by

Resolution #95-44; and be it F URT H E R R E SO LVE D, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation.

YE S: At k in s, Ba ile y, C ylich , G or d on , F. J on es, O . J on es, L eslie, M or a les, Owen s, R od r igu ez, Sa n t ia go, Sha p ir o, Tir a d o, Ab d ul-Wa h ha b ABSTAI N: Tor r es PASSE D

Second Reading: #10-49 SUBMI TT ED BY: Fr a ncine R eva J ones SE C ONDE D BY: K ha lil Ab d u l-Wa h ha b & Al Sh a p ir o BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: September 21st, 2010 W HE R E AS, R&R Einstein Corp.. has requested a Consent to Assignment pursuant to the terms of the lease, to assign the

lease to 119 Meat and Produce, Inc., and W H E R E AS, R&R Einstein Corp and 119 Meat and Produce, Inc. have agreed to surrender the exclusive pharmacy clause from the Einstein supermarket lease; and W H E R E AS, the term of the lease, lease extension and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #8516 as amended by Resolution #95-44; NOW, T HE R E F O R E , BE I T

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Co-op City Branch of the NAACP By the time you read this article, ultimately depending on the weather, the NAACP’s annual 5 mile walkathon around Co-op City will have been walked. On September 25th, participants gathered at 7:30 a.m. at 100 Erskine Place, signed-in and submitted pledges. Walkers walked the circumference of Co-op City, 5 miles! Pledges begin at a minimum of $2 per mile. The walk is 5 miles, so the minimum pledge is $10. Final collections are due Friday, October 1, 100 Erskine Place, the NAACP childcare center. Representatives will be available, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to accept them. Although minors need their parent’s permission, they can participate. The money

raised benefits the ongoing struggle facing young and old alike. Now is the time, 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!”

We are tired of people complaining about the quality of candidates in party elections. It is up to you to exercise your vote, and influence your candidate’s platform. Get involved, become part of the process, don’t complain about something you haven’t tried to do something about.

Many of our cooperators hold a membership in the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP. But do you participate? This is an election

September greetings and a warm welcome to all of our Co-op City families, friends, and especially to our new residents.

Happy birthday, wedding, and anniversary wishes to all celebrating during the month of September. Best wishes to all of our students returning to school. Work hard and be nice because it will have positive returns. Well wishes to the sick and shut-in. Our sincere condolences to those families who’ve lost a loved one. May they be eternally blessed.

Kudos to Mr. Joe Boiko, Riverbay Ombudsman, for attending our monthly meeting. We are very appreciative for the valuable and informative topics you discussed with us, such as security issues, Precinct Council Meetings, the Mobile

Command Center, the fines process, the emergency alert system, Community Home Entertainment’s failure to reimburse residents, Cablevision, Fios, master antenna, R.U.O.K. program, convectors, elevators, bedbugs/extermination process, and replacement laundry card fee. Mr. Boiko distributed the following forms which too were very informative: Riverbay Administrative Fee Schedule, MATV Service Charges, New Telephone System, Co-op City Emergency Alert System & Verification of Residency Form, R.U.O.K. Application, and the Emergency Services Database. Residents are strongly urged to ensure that their emergency contact information is properly updated with Riverbay. In the event of an emergency or

year for all N.A.A.C.P. branches too.

TOMORROW is our next general membership meeting, Sunday, September 26; there, a Nominating Committee, no less than 5, nor more than 15, will be elected. Then at the Sunday, October 24th meeting, the Nominating Committee will submit a slate for positions on the executive committee. (All current members are eligible to run for any office). Additional nominations can come from the floor with three (3) signed petitions.

Only members in good standing are eligible to vote. Sunday, November 28th, the voting takes place. Meetings are held at 3:00 p.m., 100 Erskine Place, Bldg. 31A, Gr. Fl.

Members should participate in these important activities.

Support the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP, Eleanor Donnley, 718-379-1297 or Ms. Lottie Townes at 718-379-3504 for information about the branch and activities. Join the NAACP online at: http://action.naacp.org/BeAMember, visit the website, attend meetings and be part of the solution. Reminder, the first meeting is tomorrow, Sunday, September 26, at 3 p.m., 100 Erskine Place. Call the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP if you have a question, (718) 671-7856.

—Eva La za a r

Building 26 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

Building 30 Association

meet every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. in our meeting room on the “B” side.

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. We have discovered that this crochet class is helping your mental attitude as well.

It is stimulating and relaxing, too.

Church of 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. List of Programs and Events: Adult Sunday School is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

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

serious incident, it is imperative that Riverbay can reach you and/or your next of kin. Forms can be obtained from our Building Association, our CSO office, and/or by calling Mr. Boiko at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3409.

Thanks to everyone who attended our building association meeting last week. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the community room of Building 26B..

Volunteers are needed to prepare Halloween candy bags to be distributed to our children on Halloween. Please contact YuVonne Lewis at (917) 251-3975 if you can help us. We also need volunteers to distribute the candy.

Be Consider at e - Please do not litter.

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.

Please join us as the Men’s Fellowship Ministry celebrates their 16th anniversary on September 26th during the 3 p.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

Throw away the tranquillizers and join in the fun.

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

Deposit your garbage into a garbage can.

Residents are reminded to properly bag your garbage before throwing it down the garbage chute. Oversized and extremely large discarded boxes and furniture are not to be placed into the compactor room of your resident floor. Please take them downstairs to the basement. Let’s work together to keep our community beautiful, clean, and green!

Secur ity - Remember, security starts at home. Ensure you know who you are allowing to enter through the front/rear lobby doors. If you don’t know them, don’t hold the door. It’s better to be safe than to be sorry! If you see something, say something by calling 9-1-1. The life you save could be your own.

—YuVonne Lewis

ing you at the meetings.

We had so much fun at Friday Pokeno Night that we have planned to do it again on Friday, October 8 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and October 22, 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.

—Miriam E. Berlofsky

Building 35 Association The Building 35 Association would like to thank the Co-op City CERT Team for their presentation at our last meeting. The information given to the cooperators in attendance was very important and timely considering the adverse weather conditions later during the week.

The association’s next meeting will be October 11th and we are inviting an expert on the preparations a family should make to care for our aging populace. All cooperators in Building 35 are invited to join and participate in the association.

—Bill Gordon

Building 27 Association The kids are back in school. The wind will soon turn the leaves to red and gold.

The days will draw to a close a little earlier as Autumn comes our way again. This season also means another chance for old friends to meet and new residents to join our common efforts to make life better for Building 27 cooperators.

We will have a meeting on Thursday, September 30th at 7:00 p.m. in the meet-

ing room on the lobby level on side “C”.

It’s another opportunity to learn more about plans for our area. It is also a great time to bring any suggestions or problems for the group to discuss. Each person makes the whole operation work for the good of all. Don’t miss this chance to join us. There will be refreshments and a 50/50 raffle as usual.

—Don Doherty

NO CO-OP CITY TIMES? Call 646.479.1041 or 646.261.1761 Saturday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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Baychester Visual Arts Association BVA is happy to announce the start of another creative season in our permanent room 5, Dreiser Center. During the summer, many of our members exhibited artwork at the Focal Point Gallery located in City Island. We are now having an art show in the Bartow mall on Saturday, October 16. Our talented artists will have their paintings on display around the

fence area. We hope you come to see this impressive artwork done by BVA members.

Our 2010 – 2011 season begins in September. Tuesday classes start on September 14, with 3 sessions to choose from: 1 – 3 p.m., 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. or 5:45 – 7:45 p.m. with Mr. Groves, an award winning artist, as the instructor. Saturday

morning classes will start on September 12 from 10 – 12 p.m. with Ms. Massenburg, art instructor, contingent upon registration. Membership dues are $35 for the year and a session of 10 classes is $60. BVA’s art instructors will guide you along a creative path that will bring hours, weeks and years of joy into the life of those who avail themselves of

this opportunity.

These events have been made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council of the Arts, under the aegis of the Decentralization Pilot Program as administered by the Bronx Council on the Arts.

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

American Legion Post 1871 Post 1871 is located in Section 5, Einstein Loop, Community Center, Room 41 on the second floor. If you have a computer, you can also reach us by using our e-mail address. Post 1871 has a new e-mail for all Post members, www.mylegion.org. You must register to open this e-mail; the only people that can change this information are the Commander and the Adjutant of the Post.

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.

For our Post members who have a computer, Jimmie Foster, the National Commander of the American Legion is on Facebook.

On September 16, 1940, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed America’s first peacetime military draft. During the Korean, Vietnam and world wars, more than 16 million men were drafted.

The last draftee entered the service in 1973, when the U.S. converted to an allvolunteer military. COLA increase for all retired military and disability veterans, Social Security and federal retirees will be small next year. On December 1, 2011 it will be a small amount, say about

0.1%, but this small amount is better than nothing at all.

On October 25, 2010 Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta will receive the Medal of Honor in the White House presented

by President Barack Obama for action that took place in Afghanistan’s Korengal Valley. He will be the first living recipient of the Medal of Honor since Vietnam.

Army, all the way!

The next Executive meeting will take place on October 2. Please arrive on time, sign in and take a seat.

Drinking 2 glasses of water after waking up helps activate your internal organs.

During the last 3 months that we didn’t have any meetings, Comrade R. Grantwarg’s son had open heart surgery, R. Riley’s brother passed away, S.

Rodriquez’s wife passed way as did Comrade A. Dixon’s mother. Memories are the legacy of love.

Adjutant S. Stanford had hip surgery and is on the way to a super recovery.

Comrade William Craft’s son, Herbert Craft, is at home with hospice care. We wish you well, all Post members.

Welcome aboard to our new Post members: Robert Dean, U.S Navy vet; R. Jarvis and Eddie Martinez, U.S. Air Force vets. RM 41 had a rededication for past member Walter Velez. Mrs. Velez gave a short dedication in memory of Walter Velez.

What side dish do miners eat with their lunch? Answer: Coal slaw.

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

—R ich a r d I . L a wson, J r.

Broun Place Townhouse Association Saturday, September 18, someone dumped a bag of old bread at the Broun Place dumpster pad without care for the rules of Co-op City or thought to the quality of life of Broun Place residents. It is this behavior that contributes to problems all over. Who sees this? Who cares and who is going to do something about it? In this case, Mr. David Lazaar assisted in the clean-up while Eva Lazaar took the photo and assisted. If anyone knows more, please contact Broun Place Townhouse Association at 31B. This is a disgusting

example of uncooperative behavior. It brings unwanted wild animals and filth to Broun Place and Co-op City. If this person dumps in Broun Place he/she dumps anywhere and needs to be stopped!

By this writing, the next elected term of the Broun Place Executive Board is in place. Good luck is wished for them in the term 2010 - 2012. The past president, Eva Lazaar, thanks Carolyn Nathaniel and Ann Ventrella for all their help and support.

Over the past year, Flo McClain and Olivia Cousins passed and we continue to miss

them and send their respective families continued sympathy for their loss. These two tremendously active and respected ladies are thought of so very often.

Last week, Eva Lazaar attended the ASPCA/Human Society seminar on feral animals and the importance of their being neutered and either returned or good homes found for them. A program called Trap/Neuter/Return or TNR is available and certification can even be attained online. All outside domestic animals need to be part of this program. The problem is

in the inbreeding and sickness that results. Please, if you have a pet that is let out - have it neutered and checked by a veterinarian.

For those celebrating the Autumn Jewish High Holidays, completed by the start of Sukkoth this week, Broun Place sends thoughts that the holidays are spent in peace and good health. To all those celebrating an event, congratulations and to those recovering from illness we hope for their speedy recovery. If you see some—E va L a za a r thing, say something!

Building 13 Association We thank Riverbay President, Helen Atkins, for attending our meeting last Thursday, September 23.

BUILDING 13 ASSOCIATION INC.’s Social Committee presents the return of the…ARTS AND CRAFTS WORKSHOP: facilitated by Ms. Gail and Ms. Denise. Time to get busy again. Tap into your creative mind, or just have fun, on Saturdays, in the voting room. Come on down kids, from 12 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Adults and other volunteers are welcome. We’d love to see the finished product.

Save the Da tes: October 23, November 20, and December 18.

Thanks to Mr. Connie Williams, who spotted a dangerous condition and reported

it to Ms. Peterson. As a result, after several calls to the city, she was able to have a dead tree removed from the back of Building 13. Additional calls were made and the branches from that and another tree were removed. Thanks, Mr. Williams, for seeing something and saying something. It thwarted a potentially dangerous situation.

“Women Keeping It Real” is a social gathering of women to discuss various issues. The first of many topics will be about relationships with ourselves and with others, on Saturday, October 2, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Association Room of Building 13.

Must be 18 and over to participate. All are welcome.

So you think you can sing!! All are invited to our fundraising Karaoke Night on Saturday, October 16, from 7:00 p.m. until at the “NoWhere Diner,” Bldg. 13 Association Room, (100 Casals Place). Come along and bring a friend. $10 donation. See you there!

For additional information on any events, contact Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370 or Gail Sharbaan at 718-671-3801.

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.”

P lea se ob ser ve t he followin g qu a lit yof-life r egulat ions:

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.”

Olubiyi Sehindemi (Mr. B) —O

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African-American Association The Association thanks all our friends and neighbors who stopped by to greet us at the Co-op City Fair last Sunday. We hope you will decide to join one of our many activities.

On October 2nd, many of our members and friends will be rallying in Washington, D.C. to support President Obama for jobs, education, equal justice and many other issues. To get on the bus, call 917-9689231, 347-608-9715 or 212-603-1712.

The Association sponsors the following programs, in which we invite you to participate: Sa lsa Da n ce C la sses – Classes will begin October 7th, 7:30 p.m. Discount registration dates are Monday, 9/27, 7 p.m. and Saturday, 10/2, 10:00 a.m., Dreiser Community Center, Room 15. The fee: 16 classes @ $10 each, plus $15 membership to support the AfricanAmerican Association. Regular registration is Thursday, 10/7, 6:30 p.m., Dreiser Center Room #1. The fee: 16 classes @ $12 each, plus $15 membership.

Yoga & P ila t es M a t C la sses – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 2. This class consists of exercises to promote weight loss, tone

National Council of Negro Women, Inc. National Council of Negro Women, Inc. Tri-State Leadership Training Conference will be held today, Saturday, September 25, 8:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. at Mother A.M.E. Zion Church, 140 West 137th Street, New York, NY. NCNW National Chair will be our Keynote speaker. Please support the Leadership Training Conference which reclaims the spirit of our Founder, Dr. Bethune, and the Legacy left to us by Dr. Height.

Judith Roberson, President of Co-op City Section NCNW, will be receiving the Community Service Award at the NAACP Williamsbridge Branch’s 52nd Freedom Fund Dinner Dance on Friday, October 1. At this same program, Troi Melton, daughter of Lori Melton, Financial Secretary of Co-op City Section, will be receiving the Youth Award. Congratulations of Judy and Troi!!

Special thanks to “Dorcas Grand Court Heroines of Jericho, Inc.” for the scholarship donation for our Saturday School program.

NCNW Saturday School Tutoring program classes start today from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Dreiser Community Center. For more information, call 718655-9034. “ E a r ly C h r ist m a s Sh op p in g” 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 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 718-6716910 or 718-320-2366.

L ook in g a h ea d , Sa ve t h e Da t e: 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. Deposit of $100 per person is due now to hold your space.

Remember—Passports are required and cruise protection insurance is recommended.

Contact information: 718-671-4804 or 718-6716910 or 718-320-2366.

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

New Da y. Our General Membership meeting will be held on Saturday, October 9, at 2:30 p.m., Room 11, Dreiser Community Center.

H ea r t felt c on d ole n c e to our sisters, Barbara Fitzgerald, who lost her nephew, and Corresponding Secretary Michelle Davy, who lost her mother.

—M a xin e Su lliva n

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. Call 718-671-8364.

Belly Da n ce C la sses – Mondays at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. No experience is needed. The fee: $15 per class or 5 classes for $65; plus $15 membership. Call 646-281-4570.

Bu sin ess O p p or t u n it y Wor k sh op - Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 646-7218185.

C u b Scou t s – The Cub Scout Pack will meet on Thursday, October 7, 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 4. Boys, ages 6-11, are still welcome to join.

They will get the experience of developing new skills, working on projects together, going places together, being in a friendly/safe environment, making friends, having fun, and much more. If you have not already registered your son, please arrive at 6:30 p.m. Call 718379-5555.

J ob s/E n t r e p r en e u r ia l Wor k sh op s – The next workshop will be on Thursday, October 7th, 7:00 p.m.,

Dreiser Center, Room 15.

C onver sa t ion a l Sp a n ish C la sses – Will begin on October 16th. Discount registration dates are: Saturday, 10/9, 4:00 p.m. and Tuesday, 10/12, 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 15. The fee: 8 classes @ $12 each, plus $15 membership to support the African American Association. Regular registration is Saturday, 9/16, 2:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. The fee: 8 classes at $14 each, plus $15 membership to support the Association.

G en er a l M em b er sh ip M eet in g – The next general membership meeting will be held on Saturday, October 9, 4:00 p.m. in the Dreiser Center, Room 15. We always welcome new members. You can join or renew your membership at any time. If you cannot attend a meeting, you may 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.

—F r a n cin e R eva J on es

Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc.’s next general membership meeting will be on Tuesday, October 5, at 7 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15. Our 15th annual “Friends & Family Day Celebrations” will be on Sunday, October 17, at 3 p.m., Aud. B, 177 Dreiser Loop (Co-op City), Bronx. You are welcome to invite your family and neighbors to join us for an afternoon of family reunion, networking, entertainment, inspiration, vendors, games, prizes, and much more. Refreshments will be served.

We are pleased to announce that Robert T. Johnson, Esq., Bronx District Attorney, has accepted our invitation and will be our guest speaker. Free admission. For further information, call (718) 320-1861, (718) 671-5957, (718) 379-3494.

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, 1718-320-1861.

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) 671-5957 for a membership application which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s stationery and signed by the minister/president.

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

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

—H ar m an T. Lea cock

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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 SCHEDULE Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS ARE AT THE CHURCH’S ANNEX: 2053 ASCH LOOP NORTH (CO-OP CITY) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 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. (beginning October 1) OT H E R SC H E DUL E D E VE NT S: The next meeting of the Soul Sisters Reading Network will be Saturday, October 2, 10:00 a.m. at The Annex to discuss THE HELP by Kathryn Stockett.

Also, 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 for both of these programs.

G O SP E L E XT R AVAGANZ A AT C OM M UNI T Y P ROT E STANT C HUR C H , SAT UR DAY, O C T O BE R 16T H, 6: 00 P.M . featuring The Soul Converters, Spiritual Echoes, The Four Stars, Edward James Nesmith and The Gospel Helpers, The Heavenly Royals, MLBC Male Chorus, Men in Christ of Gethsemane Church. Theo Hundley Productions. Sponsored by O & M

Productions. Tickets: $20/advance - $25/at door. For tickets: (914) 310-8552; (718) 862-9172; (917) 557-5502.

Saturday, October 23, 9:00 p.m. 2:00 a.m. – Enjoy a great evening of entertainment at the South Carolina Union’s Annual Dance in Dreiser Auditorium. Music by DJ Jimmy Pressley.. Ticket: $20/advance; $25/at door, available by calling (718) 3798514; (718) 671-0425, (718) 671-5493 or (718) 671-0231.

C P C T O UR S S P O N S O R S T H E F O L L OW I NG T R I P S. C AL L (718) 671-1182 F O R T I C K E T S AND/O R ADDI T I O NAL I NF O R M AT I O N. Saturday, November 6th, CPC Tours’ Annual Trip to the Apple Festival at Peddler’s Village and Penn Purchase, Bucks County, PA. Enjoy an autumn day where crafts people gather to show their wares and demonstrate their skills. In Peddlers Village, you will have over 70 quaint shops including handcrafts, leather jewelry, col-

lectibles and specialty foods. Penn Purchase, located across from Peddlers Village, features such stores as Brook Brothers, Coach, Jones NY and Nine West Outlets. Ticket: $47.

Tuesday, December 7th, CPC Tours’ trip to Foxwoods Resort and Casino to see “Home for the Holidays,” featuring Herb Reed and The Platters. Tickets: $59, include $15 rebate and $10 food voucher.

Saturday, December 11th, CPC Tours’ Annual Christmas Shopping Spree to Tanger Outlet Center in Riverhead, LI. Stock up on gifts from Banana Republic, Gap, Coach Factory Store, Jones NY, J. Crew, Easy Spirit, Timberland, London Fog. Tickets: $40.

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

Building 16 Association Building 16 Association meeting was held on Monday, September 13. Our guest speaker was Riverbay Corporation General Manager, Vernon Cooper.

The questions and concerns the cooperators asked were answered. Some of the concerns were taken care of the following morning. Thanks, Mr. Cooper.

To the ones with special occasions, enjoy. To the sick and shut-in, get well soon.

To the bereaved, you have our sympathy.

Our next meeting will be Monday,

October 18. See you then. We will be going to Atlantic City on Saturday, November 20. Come with us for a day of —C la r a C ost on fun.

S e p t e mb e r i s Na t i o n a l H i s p a n i c H e r i t a ge M o n t h !

CO-OP CITY FOOT CARE CENTER SECTION 5 • BUILDING 29C 4240 HUTCHINSON RIVER PARKWAY EAST

(718) 671-2233 DR. LOUIS JACOBS, DIRECTOR ALL FOOT CONDITIONS TREATED The in-office surgical correction of BUNIONS • HAMMERTOES • INGROWN TOENAILS PAINFUL CORNS and CALLOUSES The treatment of traumatic foot injuries, heel spurs, bursitis and arthritis of the joints of the feet, toenail and skin infections, as well as other conditions.

Most Union and Insurance Plans Accepted.

HIP CMO (Montefiore) Health Plan Accepted.

We participate in Postal Workers, Mail Handlers, Letter Carriers, Verizon Workers, 1199, GHI, Blue Shield, Empire Plan, Medicare, Travelers, United Health Care and many other union and major medical plans.

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Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

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Faith @ Work Christian Church Meeting at 177 Dreiser Loop/Dreiser Community Center, Room 8, 9:30 a.m. (Sundays); Church telephone (718) 644-0951; email: fatwcc@aol.com.

Week ly Wor sh ip E xp er iences: 6:30 p.m., Thursday.

Bible Study resumes September 16.

Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m.

Children’s Church, 9:00 a.m., 2nd through 4th Sundays.

C h u r ch M ot t o: “We are Christ-Centered, FamilyFocused with, Power and Authority.”

C h u r ch M ission : To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Come worship with us — where we honor tradition but are not bound by it!

Up com ing Min ist r y Events: October 10: 5th Church Anniversary celebration!!! Still standing. In honor of our church’s 5th anniversary, we are kicking off our ambitious Economic Empowerment Ministry, “The Struggle Is Over.” ALL new members who commit their lives to JESUS CHRIST and this ministry by faithful attendance and service will receive FREE training in CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP (not CHURCH MEMBERSHIP) and receive unpublished job leads, and be eligible for 10 new jobs created by the church. We do not play church, we are the church and understand that in tough economic times the

church MUST be on the forefront to change the lives of individuals and family. NOVEMBER 24TH: Community Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner: FREE TO THE COMMUNITY!!!! Dreiser, Room 4, RSVP required for the church to ensure enough food is available to all who desire.

We are not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for it is the power of God unto salvation of everyone who believes! (Rom 1:16). What great power that is when you realize that you are not in this alone. Our witness is to God’s goodness and not our personal accomplishments.

Remember, it’s never about us, but always about the goodness of the Lord.

—P a stor Deb or a h J en k in s

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute Pastor, President, and Founder, Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, and Assistant Pastor Minister Vernon Little extend to everyone a healthy, happy, prosperous welcome! Let’s take time to count our blessings…we have a lot to be thankful for. We also need to walk in love, and be quick to forgive.

God’s Word says in Ephesians 4:25-32: 25 Therefore, putting away lying, “Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor,” for we are members of one another.

26 “Be angry, and do not sin:” do not let the sun go down on your wrath, 27 nor give place to the devil.

28 Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need.

29 Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.

30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

31 Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice.

32 And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.

Invitations: Church doors open today at 3 p.m. for a Sweet Hour of Prayer. Tomorrow morning at 10 a.m., Dr. Little teaches a Sunday School class. Morning Worship is at 11 a.m. We play Min. Vernon Little’s songs, ‘Words To Live By’ & ‘Proverbs’ during the offering. Please come out and support these services. Also, go to YouTube and

see Min. Vernon Little’s video for his song ‘Proverbs.’

Bible Institute classes will resume on September 25th. Registration is available until the day of. The fee is $5 per student.

1. ‘Book of Revelation’ is from 11:30-12:30.

2. ‘Evangelism’ is from 12:35-1:35.

3. ‘Pastor’s Class’ for ministers only 1:40-2:40.

Our Convention was a great success. Thank you to all who came out, and thank you to all of the participants: Min. Marlon Young, Sis. Shatiya La’D (Video Ministry), Sis. Heather Walker (singer), and Bro. Edwin Little.

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone numbers are (347) 276-4925 & (718) 671-3627.

Jesus loves you, and so do we.

—M in . Ver n on L it t le

Retirees of Dreiser Loop GAMES DAY is today, Sept. 25th at 1:00 p.m. in Clubroom 19, Dreiser Loop. We play card and board games. Come laugh and have fun. Light refreshments will be served. Donations: $2. (Contacts: Susie Fuzzell and Marie Williams).

TRAVEL ACTIVITIES: The Tunica, MS and Memphis, TN trip will be from Oct. 23rd to Oct. 31st (9 days/8 nights, Sat.-Sun.). The trip includes: touring Memphis, visit the Civil Rights Museum dedicated to Martin L. King, the Smithsonian Museum, and the Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum and much, much more. Price: $690/double occupancy. (Contact: Eleanora Jones at 718-671-5707).

Yes, we are going to AC Hilton Casino. Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 16th through Thursday, the 18th, (3 days/2 nights). Price: $200/double and $265/single occupancy. (Contact: Ida Morton at 718-379-0377).

Not e: If anyone has special needs, please let your Trip Group Leader know ASAP. THEATRE COMMITTEE: We are planning to see the following: the comical Medea’s Big Happy Family, Madison Square Garden, Sat., Oct. 17th; a revival of Driving Miss Daisy coming to the John Golden Theatre, opening in Oct. (date to be determined); and we are also going to the inspiring Gospel Celebration show, Paradise Theatre (Grand Concourse), Sat., Oct. 30th at 6 p.m. Price: approximately $70. If interested in any show, sign up ASAP with

Jewish War Veterans Post 500 There will be a meeting of Co-op City Post 500 on Sunday, October 3 at 10 a.m. at the Town House Restaurant on Dreiser Loop.

At this meeting, we will be discussing the various activities we can participate in during Jewish War Veterans and Auxiliary Week, November 5 to 14.

On Friday evening, November 5th at 7 p.m., Bronx County JWV is sponsoring an Oneg Shabbat at the West Point Military Academy chapel. All members of Post 500 who would like to attend, please let us know at our next meeting.

Birthday greetings to Sidney Schwartz and Norman —M a r vin Wa r m Green.

phone number and deposit. The committee members meet in Clubroom 19 on Thursdays, after 3 p.m. or call (718) 379-0377.

CHECKS/MONEY ORDERS ONLY WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR ALL CLUB ACTIVITIES. GOOD AND WELFARE: We support all of you on the mend and send warm and bright wishes for a speedy recovery, and a subsequent long and healthy life. You may contact Elinor Gordon at (718) 379-8755 regarding illnesses and bereavements.

BRIDGE CLASSES - If interested, call Alvin Lisle, instructor, at (718) 671-8852. Classes are held in the RETIREES’ Clubroom 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.

Keep in mind that our Clubroom 19 is in Dreiser Loop, and is open year-long and available for your weekday socializing (after 1:00 p.m..) to play cards, board games or just watch TV with others.

The SATURDAY SOCIALS are held on the second Saturday of the month at 1:00 p.m., Clubroom 19.

(Contact: Margie Watson, 718-379-0377).

The RETIREES’ monthly general meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m., Dreiser Loop conference room. Annual dues are $20.

Good health and good fortune to all!

—C la u d et t e Da vis

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Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Coop City Baptist Church family invite the community to join us tomorrow for worship service at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for adults and children will be held at 9:15 a.m. Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m. and on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 5 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and at 7:30 p.m.

Mid-week worship service is held on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. Please join us for a mid-week spiritual pick-up.

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.coopcitybaptist church.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 Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center, Inc. Saturday Tutoring Program for students in grades 2 through 5 resumes today, October 25. Tutoring sessions are held from 3 to 4 p.m. for 2nd and 3rd graders and 4 to 5 p.m. for 4th and 5th graders.

Tutoring is offered in Mathematics, English, Science and Social Studies. Registration will be held today during program hours. Register today and get a free session. For additional information, call 917-620-2859 or 718-6718449.

“Feast Delivers,” hosted by the Just For Men Ministry, invites everyone to participate.

Make your selection by circling the item(s) on

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

you want to be connected to people who care about you not what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you.

Church of the Savior is located at 120 DeKruif Place – street level (under Building #7 near Dreiser Loop). Take the 38 or QBX1 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl. Our mailing address is P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475.

S u n d a y M o r n in g S c h e d u le : 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

the menu. Add $5 to your total as a service charge and bring your receipt at pick-up time.

Deadline for payment is October 3 and distribution will be at the church on Saturday, October 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call the church for additional information.

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. An all-you-can-eat dinner buffet is included. Donation for adults, $100; children (3-12), $75. The bus will leave from 135 Einstein Loop at 8:30 a.m. For additional information, call 718-671-2964 or 718-

320-3774.

The Scholarship Ministry invites you to join them on their Shopping Spree to Reading, PA and the Burlington Coat Outlet on Saturday, October 23. The donation is $40.

The bus will leave from Asch Loop and Bartow Ave. at 7 a.m. SHARP! For additional information, call 718-671-7507 or 718-6711918.

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

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

—Ha tt ie L . Lucas

Church of the Savior get yours! Tickets good on weekends also, SAVE $20! Good for Frightfest in October.

Week ly Act ivit y – Church of the Savior worship at 10:30 a.m. 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 meets Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Come,

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

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!

Up com in g E ven t s: Fall Revival - Thursday, Oct. 7 and Friday, Oct. 8. Rev. James Pickens, Senior Pastor, Soundview Missionary Baptist Church, Bronx, NY will be our speaker. Come and be blessed by this anointed man of God. T h ou gh t to wa r m you r h ea r t : “People are not your problem, but your opportunity.”

—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 spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available.

Sunday 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 chil-

dren’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 Pr ogr a m s – The teens, tweens and children’s programs every Friday night at 8 p.m. at the church.

M usic School – The church is happy to announce the start of the Crescendo Christian Music School at the Church. Learn piano, guitar, voice and theory. You can contact Maestro Frank Colon at (917) 753-3644. The school will be open from Monday – Thursday, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Private and group

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Come and register if you are interested in learning music. All ages welcome. Free registration and affordable rates.

C h oir – All ages are welcome and rehearsals are Thursday evenings at 8 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Aft er Sch ool P r ogr a m – 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 Einstein Community Center.

Flea M ar ket is com ing – Today is the day for the Flea Market. Come and get food,

books, music, etc. The market will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is at the church building at the above address in Section 5 across from Building 30. Hope to see you there.

Pr ayer Ret r ea t s – The first prayer retreat will be on Saturday, October 9th from 9 a.m.

– 1 p.m. It will be in Spanish. The next retreat will be November 6th from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and will be in English. Both retreats will be at the church.

Lait y C elebr a t ion – On Sunday, October 17th, we will be celebrating all the people who have dedicated their time to giving to the church where needed. The celebration will be at both services.

—Rev. Dr. M ilca Alva r ez-Pla ud

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Tuesday, September 28

Monday, September 27

Bartow

Einstein

Library

Library

9:30 a.m.-1 pm, Rm. 31

9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 49

Dreiser Crochet & Knitting

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Mon., Orange pineapple juice, Hoki fish, cocktail Sept. juice, corn on the cob, 27 tossed salad/dressing

Chicken cutlet w/parmesan cheese, penne pasta, carrots

Whole wheat bread, red apples

Tues., Sept.

28

Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, chopped spinach

Taco, Mexican rice, Italian blend

Rye bread, banana

Meatloaf w/gravy, fresh baked yams, green beans

Salisbury steak w/onions & gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegs

Whole wheat bread, Fresh oranges

Date:

Kosher

Alert & Alive

Dominoes

10:00 am, Rm. 31

10:00 am, Rm. 45

9 a.m, Rm. 7

Bingo

Around The Lunch Table

Stay Well Exercise 10 am, Rm. 2

11:30 a.m. Rm. 49

Walking Club 11 a.m., Rm. 7

2 p.m. Rm. 25

Bingo 1:00 p.m., Rm. 49

Afternoon Movie

Word Games

Internet Cafe

2 - 4 pm, Rm. 7

2 p.m. Rm. 25

2 - 4 pm, Rm. 34

Wed., Sept.

29

Current Events

Dominoes

10 am, Rm. 31

10:00, Rm. 49

Library, Exercise, Chat Session

Tai Chi

9:30 am – 1:00 pm, Rm. 7

Thurs., Sept.

30

Pineapple juice, Rosemary chicken, linguine, collard greens

Fri., Oct. 1

OrangeCLOSED juice, cod fillet FOR w/cocktail sauce, orzo, Italian blend SIMCHAT TORAH

11 am, Rm. 31

Dominoes

Bingo 10:00 am, Rm. 31

Beginner’s Self Defense

11:00 am, Rm. 45

9 am, Rm. 31

Alert & Alive 10:30 am, Rm. 7

1:00 pm, Rm. 49

Mixed Cultural dance Tuesday Movie w/popcorn

Word Games

Internet Cafe in the Computer Lab

2-4 pm, Rm. 25

2-4 pm, Rm. 34

Advanced Self Defense

Bingo

10 am, Rm. 31

Dominoes 2:30 pm, Rm.25

Breaded drumsticks, sweet potato fries, kale Rye bread, Bosc pear

10:30 am in Aud. A

2-4 pm, Rm. 7

Navy bean soup, CLOSED tilapiaFOR w/tomato sauce, rice & peas, SIMCHAT TORAH collard greens

CLOSED Whole wheat FOR bread, fresh pears

SIMCHAT TORAH

All meals served w/margarine and fresh milk *Menu subject to change without notice. We ask that members please

Thursday, September 30

Wednesday, September 29

call their center at least one day in advance to register for lunch:

Stay Well Exercise

Dominoes

10 am, Rm. 31

10 am, Rm. 45

Line Dancing

Spelling Bee

11 am, Rm. 31

9:30 am – 1:00 pm, Rm. 7

10 am, Rm. 49

Garden Club

Spanish Practice Class

10:30 am, Rm. 7

10:30 am in Computer lab

11 am, Rm. 2

Bingo

1-4 pm, Rm. 7

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd

1:00 pm, Rm. 49

Internet Cafe

Sewing w/Raymonde

9-10 am, Rm. 31

2-4 pm, Rm. 34

9:30 - 11:30 am, Rm. 7

Library

Dominoes

9 am-1 pm Rm. 31

10 am, Rm. 45

Library, Exercise, Chat Session

Chat session

Stay Well Exercise

9:30 am – 1:00 pm, Rm. 7

9:30 am – 1 pm Rm. 31

10-11 am, Rm. 45

Dominoes

Spelling Bee

2:30 pm, Rm. 25

11am, Rm. 49

Word Games

Bingo

2-4 pm, Rm. 25

1 pm, Rm. 49

Bingo

Internet Cafe

2 pm, Rm. 25

2-4 pm, Rm. 34

Dominoes 2:30 pm, Rm. 25

Word Games 2-4 pm, Rm. 25

Bingo 2 pm, Rm. 25

“Movie Madness” 9:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Friday, October 1

Spelling Bee

CLOSED Dominoes FOR 2:30 pm, Rm.31 SIMCHAT Word Games 2 pm-4TORAH pm, Rm. 25 11 am, Rm. 31

Bingo 2 pm, Rm. 25

Library, Exercise, Chat Session,

Tai Chi Art

Belly Dancing 12:30 pm Aud. A

“Handi-Flex 1 pm, Aud. A (on vac)

Thursday Movie w/popcorn 2-4 pm, Rm. 7

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

Dominoes

Crochet & Knitting

10 am, Rm. 45

9 am, Rm. 2

Art

Day at the Movies w/popcorn CLOSED

CLOSED Self Defense 10 am Rm. 45 FOR Bingo 1 pm, Rm. 49 SIMCHAT Internet Cafe 2-4 pm, Rm. 34 TORAH 10 am, Rm. 45

Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Friday 10:00-11:30 Rm. 49

10 am, Rm. 7

Meditative FOR Moments

SIMCHAT 2-4 pm, Rm. 7 TORAH

11 am, Rm. 8 (on vac)

Afternoon Movie *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 $10 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

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C on t in u in g E d u ca t ion C la sses in C o-op C it y - L ehm a n C ollege in colla b or a t ion wit h J ASA is offering the following classes for Fall 2010: Computer Basics 2007, Introduction to the Internet and Social Networking, Microsoft Word 2007, Microsoft Excel 2007, Conversational Spanish for Beginners, An Introduction to Hatha Yoga, An Introduction to Belly “Aerobics,” Beginning Tai Chi Chuan And Qigong, Jewelry Making: From PaperMache to Pearls, Embroidery w/Reverse Applique, The Art of Crochet and Paper Crafts. Catalogues can be found at local senior centers in Einstein, Bartow, and the Dreiser Community Center also at the JASA Senior Services Office at 2049 Bartow Avenue and the Riverbay Corp.

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A F T E R NO O N M OV I E S AT DR E I SE R F RO M 2: 00 – 4: 00 P.M . I N R OO M 7, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 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 TuesdayThursday in Room 25.

Fa ir wa y Food M a r k et 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.

C en t r a l Aven ue Sh op p in g Tr ip - Has been rescheduled for Monday, September 27. Transportation/boxed lunch only $13. Three stops – 1st stop-Christmas 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 time: 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: “Meeting,” Mon., 9/27; 7:00 p.m., Bartow, Room 28

HOBBIES African-American Club: “Belly Dancing,” 9/27; 6:00 p.m., Dreiser, Room 2 “Yoga/Pilates,” Tues., 9/28; - Thurs., 9/30; 6:00 p.m., Dreiser, Room 2

Co-op City Duplicate Bridge Club “Bridge Game,” Wed., 9/29; 4 p.m., Dreiser, Room 9

POLITICAL Working Families of Co-op City: “Meeting,” Tues., 9/28; 7:00 p.m., Einstein, Room 38

RELIGIOUS Church of The New Vision: “Bible Studies,” Sun., 10/3; 9:30 a.m., Einstein, Room 38

Circle of Christ Church: “Church Service,” Fri., 10/1; 6:00 p.m. & Sun., 10/3; 9:00 a.m., Bartow, Rooms 28 & 31

Faith @ Work Christian Church: “Bible Studies,” Thurs., 9/30; 5:00 p.m., “Church Service,” Sun., 10/3; 8:00 a.m., Dreiser, Room 8

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15: Sun., 10/3; 10:00 a.m.; Einstein, Room 35 Harvest Restoration Ministries: Wed., 9/29; 7 p.m. & Sun., 10/3; 10:00 a.m., Dreiser, Room 10

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church: Thurs., 9/30; 6:00 p.m., Dreiser, Room 9 Co-op City Seventh Adventist Church: “National Mental Illness Awareness Week,” Sun., 10/3; 4:00 p.m., Auditorium C

SCOUTS Girls Scouts of New York: “Meeting,” Fri., 10/1; 5:00 p.m., Dreiser Rooms 1, 2, 4, and 9

SENIORS JASA Senior Services: “Luncheon,” Mon. - Fri .9/27 - 10/1; 8:00 a.m., Bartow, Room 31

SERVICE & CIVIC Weight Watchers Nutrition Program: Tues., 9/28; “Meeting Time,” 6:00 p.m., Dreiser, Room 4

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY — A GREAT SOURCE OF INFORMATION

— 2010/2011 Book Discussion

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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.

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

TAG/Every Tuesday, 4 p.m. • Storytelling/Poetry • 1st Wednesday, 4 p.m.

Book Café/3rd Wednesday, 4 p.m. • Book Group/1st Friday, 3:15 p.m.

Card Games/3rd Friday, 3:15 p.m.

Sing for Life, Sing for Joy — Pamela Warrick-Smith A Ten-Session Workshop To Promote Enjoyment of Choral Singing

Class Dates/1:30 - 3:30 p.m.: Tuesdays, Sept. 28; Oct. 12, 19, 26; Nov. 9, 16, 23, 30; additional session: Tues., Dec. 14 • 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

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AARP Chapter #4997 F YI : Tickets are available for the AARP Peachtree Chapter Holiday Luncheon & Dance – THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. at Villa Barone Manor — $65 (transportation is available on a “first come, first serve” basis). You can get your tickets in the AARP Office in Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room “O,” Mon., 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; and Thurs. & Fri., 11 a.m.4 p.m.

F YI -2: We are once again receiving canned goods (not outdated) and other non-perishable food items for our food drive. All donations will be given to a neighborhood soup kitchen. These items may be brought to the AARP Room “O” in Dreiser Loop Community Center, Mon. – Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

To notify Peachtree Chapter of illness or bereavement, contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493.

2010 TOUR COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES (COME EARLY TO SIGN-UP AND PAY FOR BELOW LISTED TRIPS) 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); book A.S.A.P., limited categories available at the Group rate; 2nd payment ($500) due NOW; Final payment due Oct. 1st – contact Jeanne – 718-379-3742.

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Einstein Cancer Fund Reminder — Annual Raffle Luncheon – Today, September 25th, at the Seashore Restaurant in City Island at 12 p.m. so please arrive with a huge appetite and ready to join in the activity of the raffle drawings and a day of relaxation and a good time.

We will be going to the Foxwoods Casino on Monday, October 11th. The cost per person is $27 with a $15 Keno play and a $10 voucher food voucher.

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

General membership meeting Tuesday, October 5th at 1:30 p.m. in Room 38.

Refreshments will be served. Dues are forthcoming. New members are welcome.

For the above trip, please call Mildred at (718) 320-0288; Loretta at (718) 6712958 or Lydia (718) 671-3005. For memorial cards, please call Loretta.

Rose Alleyne is on the way of healing at Montefiore Hospital. Our prayers are with her.

Good health and healings are wished to —Lyd ia R u a s all.

Goose Island Seniors Sunday, September 26—Bingo Game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $3.

Everyone is welcome to join.

Refreshments served.

Tuesday, September 28—Going to Atlantic City Showboat Casino. Price: $27.

Rebate is $30 slot play. You must bring picture I.D. (Drivers or Non-Drivers Licenses or Passport). Pick-up time is 8:00 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops—Einstein Center, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop.

Wednesday, September 29—Bingo game in Room 39. Admission $2. Time is 1:30 p.m. This is last Wednesday for non-members so sign up. It’s only $12 per year. See Ann or Mary. Refreshments served.

Thursday, October 21—Our first meeting, we will have our Annual Chinese auction. We have some lovely gifts.

Admission: $3. Time is 1:30 p.m. in Room 38. For members and non-members-guests.

Thursday, November 11—End of Year

Party at Seashore Restaurant. Price is $50 (fifty dollars) per person for member and non-members. Music by Willard. Menu— shrimp scampi, fried shrimps, baked salmon, filet of sole, rosemary chicken, veal parmagiana, prime rib of beef. Also wine and soda on table, dessert and coffee, tea.

See Ann or Mary for more information or come to Room 38, Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or call 718-379-9613.

To all friends and family of Barbara Fitzgerald, we are saddened to report the passing of her nephew, Ronald Barnes.

Prayers and condolences are sent to the family.

A speedy recovery to both our members, Yvonne Stark and Evelyn Foster.

They have been released from the hospital.

Jean Albert is residing at Eastchester Nursing Home. We all wish her a speedy recovery.

GOOD HEALTH TO ALL. —M a r y P illa

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Co-op City Times / September 25, 2010

Young Israel of Co-op City

Yom Kippur Reflections

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

The heart of prayer is not how many words we say, but rather the spirit in which we say them. Prayer is not a marathon in which he who has said the most is necessarily the one who has done the best. Nor is it a speech contest in which the one who pronounces the words the most clearly is the winner.

Prayer is an edifice built on the pillars of sincerity, conviction and trust in G-d, man and the universe.

This anecdote illustrates exactly this points: Once during a particularly hot sum-

mer, a group of farmers met in their church to pray for rain. After the services, a little girl asked her father if the people truly expected that it would rain.

“Yes, of course,” the father said.

“Otherwise, we wouldn’t be here.”

“But daddy,” the child protested, “I didn’t see any umbrellas in the church.”

Prayer must rest on a faith and a firm conviction in its purpose and its value.

We must believe what we say, we must believe what we pray — or our prayer becomes mechanical, if not downright hypocritical.

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

Saturday services are continuing thanks to those people who attend. Please try to attend whenever possible.

We would like to remind our members and any Jewish people in Co-op City looking for a conservative synagogue, we are still here, and all are welcome.

Try to take a Saturday and come to services when you can.

Thanks to all those who attended our High Holy Day Services.

Please don’t forget there are more Holidays coming up. Please try to attend.

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.

Rabbi Pamela Barmash did a fantastic job on Rosh Hashonah and Jerry Schneider was his usual fantastic self. Our best wishes to the Cantor and Ruth for a happy & healthy New Year and for Rabbi Pamela Barmash.

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

A HEALTHY AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL. L’SHONA TOVA TIKOSAVA. —Fr ieda Epstein

Bring the family!!!

Our next meeting is this Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. sharp. It will be held in Building 21B on the first floor in our Association Room in the back of the lobby.

We look forward to seeing everyone there.

Ask your neighbor if they are being repre-

Yizkor Memorial Services Yizkor Memorial Services will be held at Young Israel of Co-op City on Thursday, September 30th at 10:00 a.m. Simchas Torah Services will be conducted on Thursday

evening, September 30th at 6:45 p.m., and on Friday morning, October 1st, at 9:00 a.m., Rabbi Berl will officiate and deliver the holiday sermons. A most joyous holiday to all!

Traditional Synagogue

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

Note: Office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday, we are here from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Candle lighting on Friday, October 1, is before 6:19 p.m. Shabbos ends today, Saturday, September 25, at 7:29 p.m. We recite Havdallah (The Recital over the Wine) at the end of Shabbos. Mincha services on Saturday, September 25 are at 6:25 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.

Coming Events Saturday, September 25 at 9:00 a.m.—Shabbat Chol Hamoed. Mincha services are at 6:25 p.m.

Wednesday, September 29—Hoshana Raba/Erev Yom Tov-Candle lighting is at 6:22 p.m.

Thursday, September 30--Shemini Atzeret-Morning services at 9:00 a.m. – Mincha services at 6:25 p.m. – Candle lighting is not before 7:20 p.m.

Friday, October 1 at 9:00 a.m., morning services-Simchat Torah/Erev Shabbat: Mincha services are at 6:20 p.m. Candle lighting is 6:19 p.m.

Saturday, October 2--Morning services, 9:00 a.m.; Parsha: Breishit (beginning of the Torah/Bible); Mincha is at 6:15 p.m. – Shabbat ends at 7:17 p.m.

Sunday, October 3 at 1:30 p.m.— Sisterhood sponsors an afternoon of Bingo. Come down and spend a fun time with your friends. The cost is $3/person and includes admission and refreshments.

Monday, October 4 at 1:00 p.m.— Sisterhood General Membership Meeting.

Sunday, October 17 at 1:30 p.m. – Synagogue sponsors an afternoon of Bingo.

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

Sincere “Thank You” to the Men’s Club for serving the snacks after Yom Kippur services. It was most appreciated.

Yiskor Pledges – Please do not forget to honor your Yiskor pledges during office hours or by mail. We are thanking you in advance for your generosity.

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

Building 21 Association

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Steve Gold, Director of Cooperative Sales, will be our keynote speaker along with your building Floor Captains, Treasurer, Vice Presidents and President.

We will be acknowledging all new share-

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Special announcements will also be made. There are a lot of wonderful things happening here in Co-op City in secret. We will reveal some of these things to you early in the meeting.

Our Building Association dues have not

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Pentecostal Tabernacle The Pentecostal Tabernacle welcomes everyone to attend worship service at 120 Benchley Place, Building 24 (street level), Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

Sunday School for all age groups begins at 10:30 a.m. Mid-day Service starts at 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday night Prayer meeting begins at 7:30 p.m.; Friday Bible study at 7:30 p.m.

F OC US: Seeking A City—The continuing city of God will be inhabited by those who continue in the grace of Jesus Christ and the practice of Christian prin-

ciples.

(Hebrews 13:14-15) For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come.

By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.

One songwriter says: This world is not my home, I’m just a passing’ through.

My treasures are laid up, somewhere beyond the blue. The angels beckon me from heaven’s open door. And I can’t feel at home in this world any more.

We have no continuing city here on earth. We are as Abraham, looking for a city whose builder and maker is God. (Hebrews 11: 9-10) When new believers experience salvation they need to be established in the faith.

Read Romans 8: vs. 8-10 Living for God involves much more than offering lively and enthusiastic worship on Sundays and at midweek service.

The new birth experience involves developing and nurturing daily relationship with Christ. By carefully heeding and

obeying the principles of the Word of God; we will be fully equipped and able to bear fruit for Jesus Christ.

A sure sign of a maturing saint of God is the ability to praise God in all circumstances. We have many examples from the Holy Scripture.

If everything temporal and earthly falls around us, we can and will rejoice in the salvation of God, purchased by the precious blood of Christ.

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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.

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. Study guide available.

Spanish Course: Steps to Freedom in Christ (Pasos para la liberacion en Cristo)-study

guide available Wednesday – Prayer 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.; 12-Step fellowship at 159 Dreiser Loop-7 p.m.

Saturday, September 25 – Fundraising sales/flea market at 159 Dreiser Loop-gifts, books, cloths, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness and Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Mirrored Image I stood at the mirror and examined the image that was reflected to me. With a snaggled-tooth grin and long pony-tails, I wondered, “What will I grow up to be?” A few years passed, the reflection had

changed and no longer looked good to me.

Pimples on my forehead and zits on my nose lead to feelings of inadequacy. A few more years and the image I saw reflecting back at me. Was hair peppered gray and wrinkled eyes which were noticing Signs of decay. A few more years and the mirrored image had slowly faded away.

Standing in the presence Of her Most Holy King She listened to what He would say.

“My child, the image reflected in the mirror; Was one scarred by the standards of man. What you failed to see when you studied your image; Was a beautiful reflection of Me.You studied your lines and cov-

ered your scars not noticing the reflection of Christ That covered the lines and hid all the scars when you invited Me into your life. Now examine your image and tell me what you see when you look into My mirrored face?” She fell on her knees and looked up to her Lord for the image reflected Was Grace.

Genesis 1:27 “So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him, male and female He created them.”

There’s so much Love in God’s heart!

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

10/16

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DVD Wanted

SE RVICE S

DVD OF SUPERBOWL XLIV (44) 2010 PRE-GAME (12 - 4 PM) including COMMERCIALS • PRICE NEGOTIABLE Call (347) 821-9626 9/25

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SE R VI CE S

Appliances Repair

Refrigerators, stoves, air conditioners, washers, dryers, dishwashers. Free service call with repairs.

For prompt service call:

(718) 379-8782

New Kirby Vacuum Cleaner with owner’s manual booklet & cd. ONLY $1,000.

Call Henry: 718-598-1907.

10/2

9/25

SERVING THE BRONX SINCE 1939 Sales & Service on All Makes:

Front Desk Receptionist for Bronx Physical Therapy Office. Full Time.

Responsibilities include: greeting and registering patients insurance verification and authorization, scheduling appointments, co-payment collection, billing, answering phone, filing, etc. Strong people skills and professional demeanor required. Must be organized, computer literate, pleasant, responsible and dependable. Please fax resume to 631-665-8646; Attn.: Front Desk Manager.

No Recruiters, please.

10/9

Washers, Dryers, Dishwashers, Stove & Refrigerators, Air Conditioning, Vaccum Cleaners 10% Discount when Mentioning This Ad

• Service within 24 Hours • In Home Repairs • 2 Year Parts Guarantee • Free Estimates with Repairs

718.829.9090

Records Wanted

1058 Morris Park Avenue 9/25

Top Cash for your Jazz, Soul, R&B and Gospel albums from 50’s to 70s. Call Howard at 212-873-4016 anytime.

11/6

Blinds

FAMILY BLINDS SERVICE

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Serving Co-op City for over 25 years

Services • Services • Services

NEW STYLE BLINDS

Appliances Repair

L & L APPLIANCE REPAIR

Stoves • Washers Dryers • Refrigerators Vacuum Cleaners, and more 10% DISCOUNT NYC License # 1233497

Call 718.792.2655

All Colors • Vertical • Minis Woods • 2 in. Regulars

DR. STEVE’S APPLIANCE REPAIR •1 Year Guarantee on parts • Over 25 Years Experience • Insured • Seniors Discount • 10% OFF with this Ad Call (718) 671-0700

FREE VALANCE & INSTALLATION NEW WINDOWS? Removal & Re-installation of any types of Blinds Quality work! Lowest Prices in Town!

Repair Closet Doors and much more!

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

9/25

10/23

EMERGENCY SERVICE

9/25

Call Anytime • Seven Days A Week “When You See Me, You’ll Know Me!”

L&L APPLIANCE REPAIR $20 OFF

NYC License #1233497

718.792.2655

10/23

EMERGENCY SERVICE

• • • •

• ALL MAKES & MODELS

• Stoves • Washers • Dryers • Dishwashers • Vacuum Cleaners • Bags • Hoses • Belts • Refrigerators Family Owned & Operated Since 1954 NYC License # 1233497

10/16

4 Hour Minimum General Cleaning — $72 + tax Semi-Heavy Duty & Senior Care — $80 + tax Super Heavy — $120 + tax Bonded • 7 Day Accept Cash, Pay-Pal:

10% DISCOUNT

10/23

Cleaning Service — Our staff are expertly trained with the utmost professionalism. We use the highest quality environmental safe green products.We do residential checklist and service agreement to ensure your satisfaction.

Kitchen: Wash, Dry & Store Dishes • Clean Appliances • Cabinets • Tables & Chairs • Sanitize & Scrubs • Sinks & Back Splash

All Rooms: • Clean • Nightstands • Mirrors • Dressers • Lamps & Under Bed • Dust & Vacuum • Doors • Blinds • Lamps • Furniture • Wash Floors throughout • All Bed Linen Changed

Bathrooms: Disinfect Showers/Bathrooms • Vanities Mirrors • Sink & Toilets • Wash & Scrub Floors Call For FREE Estimates — Seniors Will Receive Discounted Rate!

Call:

Ms. Jackson

718.496.7286

10/2

Computer Consultant, Sales & Repair

***NEWS FLASH***

BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL!! $75 W/FLYER ON WINDOWS INSTALLATION 1HOUR WINDOWS INSTALL!!!!

THEMEPSEE Provides: House Calls 24/7 9/25 $35 House Call

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 Computers, Inc. Networking, Maintenance, Repair

$40 Field Service MICROSOFT CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS

www.spoonercleaning.com

FREE Phone Consultation

(718) 320-5112

Call:

Call

For More Information, Call

2951 Middletown Road (Near Pelham Bay Station) Bronx, NY 10461

LET US SERVE YOU!

SPOONERS DOMESTIC S E RV I CE

L & L APPLIANCE REPAIR

718.792.2655

A BEE RAG SERVICE, INC. Cleaning Service • Carpet Cleaning • Carpet Removal • Personal Shopper Elder Care ($100 for 4 hrs.) • Painting • Upholstery Cleaning • Floor Re-finishes Call us for a quote and other services we provide.

(718) 798-4259 or sales@abrags.org. THANK YOU!

LIMIT — One Coupon Per Person

JACKSON CLEANING SERVICE

Computer Repair: All Versions of Windows Available

Cleaning Service

Present This Coupon (except Vacuums)

STOVES • WASHERS • REFRIGERATORS VACUUM CLEANERS and more

SE RVICE S

Licensed & Bonded

UNITED APPLIANCE SERVICE

Help Wanted

•

Cleaning Service—Carpet, Furniture

AC E AP PLI ANC E RE PA IR

For Sale

S ERV IC ES

9/25

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646-326-2676

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

10/16

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CLASSIFIEDS

C o - o p C i t y T i m e s • c c t i me s @ r i v e r b a y c o r p . c o m

Computer Consultant, Sales & Repair

Moving

Security Guard Training

Access Computer Consultants

MOVING: Everything must go! Electric beds, dressers, chairs, curio cabinets, coffee table, couch, handicapped walkers (rollater), other handicapped items, etc. Section 1. Call or email for appointment: (914) 447-5687; NCMCOFFICE@AOL.COM

Security Guard Training — 8 hours, 16 hours, Annual and Fire Guard — $89 Package (8+16) Call or email: 1-877-954-8273; CSASECURITYTRAINING@GMAIL.COM 9/25

Service • Repair • Instruction

9/25

KEEP IT MOVING WITH PATRICK MOVING

WE’LL PUT YOU IN YOUR FAVORITE PLACE FOR T HE GREAT EST RATES

Call (718) 473-0772 Free Telephone Consultation $25/Hour Field Service Professional, Knowledgeable and Courteous Service

24-Hours a day / 7 days a week

9/25

Handyman

Call Today: 800.982.8810/718.231.7467

Fax: 718.547.8596

10/23

KJ HANDYMAN, INC.

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

Licensed & Bonded.

11/13

Fast Service Cell:

Expert Service • Local and Long Distance 24 Hour Service • 7 Days • Free Estimates • Last Minute Jobs • Packing Available Boxes for Sale at Low Low Price • Free Box Delivery • Expert Piano Movers License & Insured U.S. DOT # 1700192 • MC #624099

“We Are Your All Purpose Men”

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

For Free Estimate & for an Appointment please call: SULAIMAN

1-800-479-2667 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

Floor Stripped & Refinished • Wallpaper & Panel Removal • Minor Repairs • Bi-fold Door Repair — We Save You $$$!!!

9/25

FREE!

Serving Co-op City for over 25 years.

“When you see me, You’ll know me.”

9/25 Call Anytime • Seven Days A Week

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

10/2

TO REGISTER

(718) 746-8925 PLASTIC SLIPCOVERS TABLE PADS CUSHIONS REFILLED • NEW FOAM RUBBER SOFA PLATFORMS 9/25 LOW, LOW PRICES

ALL STATE DECORATORS

ESTIMATE!

REUPHOLSTERING

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

S TY L I S H D E C O R A T O R S 3314 White Plains Rd. • Bronx, NY 10467

Call Bill

Window Cleaning

Pigeon Problems RON THE PIGEON MAN

PIGEON GUARD

OVER 17 YEARS OF GUARANTEED SATISFACTION

NEW

RIVERBAY APPROVED

GEORGE’S CLEAN WINDOWS Professional Window Cleaning • FAST RELIABLE SERVICE Cell:

1- 2 03 - 48 2- 6 3 37

10/9

3 YEAR NETTINGS GUARANTEE PLASTIC

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

NO FISHING LINES or STRINGS CALL

9/25

71 8 . 8 8 1. 7 69 1

718.320.5270

Ron: 718.671.3697

Co-op City Times

9/25

CLASSIFIED AD FORM

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

1-877-954-8273

CALL:

SENIORS’ SPECIAL PRICES!!!

THE ORIGINAL — NEW & IMPROVED

HIGH SECURITY LOCKS

JOB DEVELOPMENT & RESUME ASSISTANCE IN EACH CLASS!QUALIFIED/CERT INSTRUCTORS NYS REGISTERED SCHOOL FIREGUARD & EMERGENCY ACTION CLASSES ALSO, REAL CLASSES WITH REAL HELP!

Upholstery/Blinds

BATHROOM/KITCHEN — LOW, LOW PRICES (Paint included)

Locksmith

Licensed and Bonded

DISCOUNTED FEES/$25

CUSTOM COLOR

9/25

FAMILY LOCKSMITH

CLASSES WEEKLY IN YONKERS & NYC

A-1 PAINTING PLUS

9/25

Home Improvement

WE PROVIDE REQUIRED TRAINING, PAPREWORK & INSTRUCTIONS

Painting

• Painting • General Maintenance • Household Cleaning Service • Professional Moving Jobs • Appliance Connections & Disconnections

347-705-2991

GET YOUR NYS SECURITY GUARD LICENSE

Slipcovers

(917) 346-0862

RENT A HUBBIE

WE ACCEPT ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS

Visit us at PATRICKMOVING@GMAIL.COM

SECURITY GUARD TRAINING CLASSES

Rates: $6 for 20 words or less

To Advertise in our Classifieds, call 718.320.3300, ext. 3380

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

Display Classified: $8.00 per column inch.

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

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

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

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