* * * www.ucoreporter.com * * * HB 643 – New New Season of Condo Law Clubhouse Shows! Turn to page A7 Turn to page B1 * * * * * * VOL. 34 ISSUE 8 • OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF UNITED CIVIC ORGANIZATION OF CENTURY VILLAGE, WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA • AUGUST 2015 Stunning Turnaround! www.ucoreporter.com Section B “I am in the process of taking steps to In a surprising reversal, Sheffield O association VOL. 34 ISSUE 8 • OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF UNITED CIVIC ORGANIZATION OF CENTURY VILLAGE, WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA • AUGUST 2015 dissolve the Condominium of Sheffield president Donald Kelly has, through his attorney, signaled his intention to end his campaign to take O….” — Donald Kelly, in a 3/2/15 letter to Nancy Salmi over and terminate the Sheffield O Condominium. “...it is not my client’s intention When asked for comment, UCO President David Israel was cautiously optimistic, saying, “This is good to terminate the Condominium news. We will need to watch Mr. Kelly and Sheffield O Association known as Sheffield O very carefully in the coming months.” Condominium.” Full text of the Richard S. Cohen letter appears — Richard S. Cohen, attorney for Donald Kelly, in a on page A4. The UCO Reporter will continue to 7/17/15 letter to Daniel Brams, attorney for monitor the Sheffield O situation and provide H. Irwin Levy and Sheffield O homeowners updates as events happen. — Donald Foster

Original CV Homeowner Reunites With H. Irwin Levy

BY DONALD FOSTER

An interesting and touching event many years, had a brief and pleasant occurred in the Clubhouse lobby conversation, which ended with Mrs. following H. Irwin Levy’s address to Gadell telling Mr. Levy, “I’m still the July Delegate Assembly. Before here!” leaving the building, Mr. Levy was So, apparently, is H. Irwin Levy, greeted by 94-year-old Mildred who is personally providing legal Gadell, an original Century Village assistance to the beleaguered homeowner, who was instantly homeowners of Sheffield O. We Photo by Donald Foster recognized and remembered by the thank him for his continued H. Irwin Levy, Century Village developer, chats with Mildred developer. The two longtime Century interest in, and advocacy for, our Gadell, an original Century Village homeowner. Villagers, who had not spoken in community.

INSIDE SECTION A SECTION B Delegate Meeting Minutes...... A2 Why Investigate?...... A11 Resident Theatre in Century Village..... B2 REMINDER President’s Report...... A3 Accident Waiting To Happen...... A14 ‘Going Places’ Exhibit at Norton ...... B3 Monthly Meetings ...... A3 HUD Renewal Update...... A15 Services...... B4 DELEGATE MEETING Letters to the Editor...... A4 MONTHLYFood is Love...... BUSA18 SCHEDULEOrganizational News...... — SEEB6 PAGE B21Friday 8/7/15 Vice Presidents’ Reports...... A5 ‘Marriage Equality’ Controversial...... A19 Nutrition and Health...... B9 Treasurer’s Report...... A5 Sinkhole Story...... A20 Recreation...... B11 9:30 a.m. in the Theater What Do You Want To Maintain?...... A5 Reader’s Corner...... A21 Sports...... B13 MONTHLY BUS SCHEDULEHastings Fitness Class Schedule — .SEE...... B21 PAGE B21 Condo in Trouble!...... A6 How UCO Reporter Has Grown...... A22 Read recent back issues at: New Condominium Termination Law... A7 What Are We Teaching Our Kids?...... A25 Class Schedule...... B23 Some Relief for Sheffield O...... A8 The Times They Are A-Changin’...... A27 Political...... B24 www.ucoreporter.com Rumors and Gossip and Lies, Oh My!.... A9 World War Three?...... A28 Classifieds...... B28 Email articles & comments: Legal...... A10 MONTHLYEntertainment...... BUSA31 SCHEDULEBus Schedule ...... — SEEB30 PAGE [email protected]

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Photo by Donald Foster UCO Delegates Meeting Minutes JULY 3, 2015

President David Israel called the without their approval. In essence that A quorum has been met for meeting to order 9:30 AM terminated any effort by this person this meeting. 136 delegates are in PBSO Capt. Bruckner led us in the to eliminate the Condominium attendance. Pledge of Allegiance Association. Mr. Levy suggested we sit Mr. Israel introduced the Honorable The meeting is being recorded by still and let it play out and be patient. Judge Jamie Goodman. Jerry Karpf and Ed Grossman Mr. Levy felt there is another OFFICER’S REPORTS: Bob Marshall PBSO Capt. Bruckner gave the problem. It is the lack of unit owners said that new software has been crime statistics report. One home participating in the decision making added to enhance the entry to the Visit your Web site: burglary, one stolen car license plate, of their Condominiums. You may village through the raising of the arm. two car accidents, three fraud cases, lose control of the decisions in your Joy Vestal suggested that everyone www.ucoreporter.com one hundred fifty three calls with thirty building if you do not participate. Mr. read The UCO reporter in reference reports. Several traffic citations were Levy suggested that all persons should 24 Camden A, West Palm Beach, FL 33417 to the article on the new law (HB Tel: 561-683-9336 / Fax: 561-683-2830 given out during the month. There have attend the condo meetings to learn 643) which Mr. Levy touched upon. Email: [email protected] been reports in the media from Home who your new neighbors will be. Barbara Cornish wished to thank the Send photos to: [email protected] Land Security in reference to activities A question and answer period Bus Committee. It is important that Office hours: 9 a.m. to noon, Mon.-Thurs. by ISIL overseas to law enforcement. followed. all bus passengers show their ID’s. Fri: By Appointment You are our eyes and ears in all public The Delegate Assembly thanked Barbara wished all a Happy Fourth places. If you see anything that may Mr. Levy for attending and advising of July. Fausto Fabbro stated that the Your Volunteer Staff seem suspicious call PBSO to let them us on what can be done and answering issues with the dumpster should be Co-Editor...... Myron Silverman know. We want you to remain vigilant the questions asked. resolved in a day or two. Pat Sealander Co-Editor...... Joy Vestal but do not panic. PBSO provides extra MINUTES: Minutes accepted as also wished everyone a Happy Fourth. Associate Editors...... Anita Buchanan, Donald Foster, patrols at synagogues, mosques and written Phyllis Siegelman and Howard O’Brien Ken Graff, Lanny Howe churches. Capt. Bruckner wished all a TREASURER’S REPORT: Howard had no report. Business Manager...... Christine Perry Happy and safe Independence Day. O’Brien thanked those who saw the UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None Asst. Advertising Manager...... Elaine Maes-Morey President David Israel introduced mistake in the budget heading. Mr. Sports...... Irwin J. Cohen & Sam Milham our distinguished guest, the creator NEW BUSINESS: Esther Sutofsky O’Brien is happy to report the financial Copy Editor...... Roberta Hofmann of the saying “add years to your life stated that the new bench placed at statement period ending June 30 Copy Editor...... Roberta Levin and life to your years” the founder and Andover is very hot when you sit on indicates our expenses are showing a Photo Editor, Consultant...... Ken Graff developer of Century Village; Mr. H. it. Marcia Ziccardy told the delegates favorable variance of $64,000 year to Intern...... Nicholas Ma Irwin Levy. about a free large button remote from date for the first 3 months, offset that Production...... OPS Mr. Levy proceeded to discuss Comcast. Circulation...... Seacrest, Pruitt, Gallagher, with a positive revenue flow of $7,500 the problem in Sheffield O. After COMMITTEE REPORTS: Reports CMC, Apogee and year to date we have $71,539 to our explaining what was occurring, Mr. contained in the Delegate packet. good. We have a strong balance sheet Staff...... Diane Andelman, Nicole Boulanger, Levy after speaking and meeting Good of the Order: Avis Blank at the end of June, with a cash position Linda Graff, Lillian Lam, Andre Legault, with other unit owners in Sheffield reminded us that there are people in Jody E. Lebel, Bobbi Levin, Mildred Levine, of $2,939,000 of which the reserves are O, was able to have five unit owners the Village who do not have enough Maria Tennariello, Ginger Veglia, $2,100,000. to sign an agreement with Mr. Levy’s money for food, telephone after paying Lenore Velcoff Mr. O’Brien stated that there will lawyers to represent them with this their rent. People seem to be knocking be an initial financial meeting on the ongoing problem. The five unit owners on doors or stopping person to ask for The UCO Reporter is a monthly publication budget for 2016-2017 to be held July distributed within Century Village in West represent approximately 20% of the 26 money. Avis is suggesting that UCO do 15, at 10 AM in the conference room Palm Beach. It is the official publication of units and more than enough to block a complete investigation for renters. Century Village. For advertising information, of UCO. Treasurer’s Report Accepted the 80% and to have the 10% who are A motion to adjourn the meeting please call 561-683-9336. Editorial submissions as corrected. (Editor’s note: date of are welcome, but subject to editing at the opposed. Mr. Kelly was notified by mail was made by David Givens and finance committee meeting has been publisher's discretion. Facts and statements that these five unit owners are opposed seconded by Christine Brooks. The expressed in the editorial content are not changed to 7/22) to any changes in the Condominium meeting was adjourned 11:15 AM necessarily those of the UCO Reporter. All content is copyrighted and may not be Minutes submitted by Phyllis Siegelman reprinted, copied or reproduced without written permission from the Publisher. ©2015. Don't Back Up! UCO Recording Secretary

A delay system has been installed at the entrance gates that We thank all our neighbors and friends in the Village who were prevents two vehicles from passing through the gate at the so kind and compassionate to us upon the loss of our beloved same time. If you notice that the gate arm does not go up son, Stanley Bojakowski, on June 6, 2015. Your cards and immediately when you approach, DO NOT BACK UP. Just wait, prayers were a comfort to us that words cannot express. and the arm will go up when it is your turn to enter. — Anita and Henry Bojakowski JULY 2015 | UCO REPORTER | PAGE A3

August 2015 UCO Monthly Meetings

The MON AUG 3 EXECUTIVE BOARD ROOM B 1:30 PM President’s TUES AUG 4 TRANSPORTATION CARD RM B 9:45 AM WED AUG 5 PROGRAM & SERVICES UCO 11:00 AM Report FRI AUG 7 DELEGATE ASSEMBLY THEATER 9:30 AM REPORTER UCO 1:00 PM SECURITY UCO 2:00 PM They’re lurking, holding bags of developer H. Irwin Levy, who is TUES AUG 11 STUDIO 63 UCO 11:00 AM cash and eyeing distressed condo personally providing legal support WED AUG 12 BROADBAND UCO 11:00 AM markets. Therein lays a tale. Donald to the resident homeowners of T. Kelly has acquired some 15 units in Sheffield O, are greatly appreciated. THUR AUG 13 C O P ROOM B 9:30 AM Sheffield O and is believed to control But parallel to this we must INSURANCE LOSS CONTROL UCO 10:00 AM two others. Sheffield O consists of ask: What can we do about this MON AUG 17 C E R T ART ROOM 3:00 PM 24 units in total. An examination deplorable state of affairs? First TUES AUG 18 INSURANCE UCO 10:00AM of the Florida Corporation filing of all, every association must THUR AUG 20 BIDS UCO 10:00 AM for Sheffield O shows the following take every legal action to prevent TUES AUG 25 OPERATIONS UCO 10:00 AM listing of the Board of Directors: their building from becoming a THUR AUG 27 OFFICERS UCO 10:00 AM DIRECTOR, FARKAS, TOVA, 225 speculative investors target. UCO, in MON AUG 31 EXECUTIVE BOARD ROOM B 1:30 PM W 23RD ST APT 7L NEW YORK NY an attempt to enable you to do this, 10011-2300 invited Mark Friedman, Esq., from TUES SEPT 1 TRANSPORTATION CARD RM B 9:45 AM DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT, KELLY, Becker & Poliakoff, to present a class WED SEPT 2 PROGRAM & SERVICES UCO 10:00 AM DONALD T, 8261 MAN O WAR RD. on July 17 on what you must do to FRI SEPT 4 DELEGATE ASSEMBLY THEATER 9:30 AM prevent your association and this PALM BEACH GARDENS FL 33418 REPORTER UCO 1:00 PM Village from becoming a transient SECURITY UCO 2:00 PM DIRECTOR, GIL, ALCIDES, 94 enclave. It will be necessary, at least, MON SEPT 7 UCO CLOSED LABOR DAY SUSSEX E, WEST PALM BEACH FL that all of our association bylaws be 33417 upgraded to be in consonance with DIRECTOR, BONORA, FRANK, the Condominium Act FS-718 and 110 BREAKERS DR. UNIT 523, the Florida Administrative Code. MYRTLE BEACH SC 29579-4419 Our condominium documents UCO OFFICERS DIRECTOR, RUKIN, ROGER, 1423 must be strong and specific as KELLER ROAD, LAKE WORTH FL to maximum number of units President David Israel 33460 that any single entity may own. Vice Presidents Do you find anything unusual Finally, there must be the strongest Joy Vestal Bob Marshall Barbara Cornish Fausto Fabbro about this listing? Who is the possible firewalls in regard to Secretary and the Treasurer? These transient occupancy and consistent Treasurer Howard O'Brien are positions required by Florida requirement for background checks Corresponding Secretary Pat Sealander Statute, and none are listed in prior to approval for occupancy. Recording Secretary Phyllis Siegelman corporation records. Why do most Here at Century Village, of the board members list off- adherence to association bylaws campus addresses? UCO records and the preservation of our senior EXECUTIVE BOARD show no sign of investigations being condominium lifestyle depends on performed for any new Sheffield voluntary compliance. Homeowners Mary Patrick Benton Ruth Bernhard-Dreiss O residents in some years. It is should keep a sharp eye on the Susie Byrnes Milton Cohen said that short duration renters behavior of their association’s Ken Davis Linda DiLoreto are commonplace in this building. officers. If bylaws or background Furthermore, there are residents in checks are being waived or ignored, Herbert Finkelstein George Franklin Sheffield O who are well under age the individual homeowners must David Givens John Hess 55! compel their officers to follow Jackie Karlan Jean Komis The indications are clear. This the rules, for all of our sakes. As a George Loewenstein George Pittell is a building that, in a sense, community, we are only as strong has gone rogue in regard to the as our weakest association and this Mike Rayber Stewart Richland condominium lifestyle. Most of us responsibility begins, and ends, with Toni Salometo David Saxon the individual unit owner. came to reside here for the quiet Myron Silverman Lori Torres and peaceful enjoyment of our well- UCO will initiate production of regulated, well-maintained senior a new set of Model Condominium demographic homes, and for the Documents, as the last set dates to wonderful amenities. We certainly 1999, and is woefully out of date. — EDITORIAL POLICY — did not come here to reside in I call upon you all to support this buildings which allow children and effort, as it is the basis of your armor The UCO Reporter promises to continue its long held beliefs that this are being operated like a motel. In against speculators publication will print articles to inform our residents of the important issues short, Century Village was never Finally, we must all send a clear concerning our Village. We promise to seek the truth and to print both sides envisioned as a wide-open, business- message not to enable Sheffield O! It of an issue, to open dialogue to inform our readers, not to create controversy. oriented, transient community; nor must be made clear in our words and We promise to listen to your concerns and to treat all our residents with do the vast majority of us want it to actions, that Kelly’s template for his courtesy and respect. Your opinion is valuable to us and will be considered in our decision for publication. These are the criteria for publication: be such! building is not an acceptable plan for LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Letters to the Editor should be limited to 250 The efforts of the founding our community here in Century Village. words, and must be e-mailed ([email protected]) to the Reporter by the 7th of the month prior to publication. Your opinions are important to us, but please refrain from gossip, innuendo, nasty or inflammatory remarks. Beginning Monday, June 1, 2015 there is a Letters deemed to be inappropriate, inflammatory or libelous will be returned by the Staff for revision or removal. All letters must include the name, address Rental ID Deposit Fee of $25.00 and phone number of the author. No letters from UCO Reporter staff will be published. They may however have the opportunity to submit an opinion for each tenant in each rental unit article also limited to 250 words. Rental deposit refund will be issued when the following items are ARTICLES: Articles for inclusion should be limited to 500 words, e-mailed returned to the ID Office upon ID expiration, lease expiration ([email protected]) to the Reporter by the 7th of the month prior or vacating the unit prior to lease expiration: to the month of publication. All articles will be limited to one per writer. The topic of your article is of your choosing, but the Staff has the discretion to edit • Rental ID it with your approval or reject it based on the above stipulations. All articles • Rental Deposit Receipt must include the name, address and phone number of the author. PAGE A4 | UCO REPORTER | AUGUST 2015 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

"Please Stop...” An easy, and cheap, solution: Cover the “Please” with “Cars Must” or “Fl. Law:”, because Florida law states that vehicles MUST stop for pedestrians in a marked crosswalk. 5. Another cheap safety measure: Line the pedestrian crossings with the small yellow plastic squares that are used to divide traffic lanes. 6. Big “Look Both Ways for The UCO Reporter welcomes Pedestrians” signs on the traffic submissions from our readers. medians at the Haverhill entrance Downed power pole was cause of outage. Photo by Lenore Sperling Articles, community event intersection. Too often, if no other notices and Letters to Editor cars are in the intersection, drivers may be submitted to: ignore the stop sign and turn left, [email protected] Car Accident at Haverhill endangering crossing pedestrians. Own a camera? Send us your — Richard Handelsman Entrance Cause of Power Outage interesting photos of CV sights and events. Photo submissions Editor’s Note — UCO has recently approved BY DONALD FOSTER may be sent to: a contract for the restriping Village roads. [email protected] This project will likely address many of Mr. A July 11 traffic accident near the of electric service to the Village. Handelsman’s suggestions. main gate resulted in a brief loss of UCO volunteers assisted Kent electric power for approximately 2,200 Security with traffic control at the Grateful for Levy Visit Century Village residents. At 4:52 PM, guardhouse until power was restored Pedestrian Safety Many thanks to Mr. Levy for a northbound driver on Haverhill to the gate arms. The power outage Pedestrian (and wheelchair, appearing at the Delegate Assembly Road collided with a utility pole, also caused an interruption of service walker, and cane) safety in the on July 3 to address the residents' which caused the partial interruption to Channel 63. Village would be enhanced by: issues with Sheffield O. Not having 1. Many faded white crossing and seen H. Irwin in over 30 years, I was broader stop lines need to be especially pleased to see him looking Stunning Turnaround! repainted. well. His opinions and advices were well received by the audience. Donald Kelly calls off condo termination proceedings. See story on page A1 2. When doing so, re-position stop- Although no longer involved in the lines and stop signs so that vehicles day-to-day operation of the Village, must stop BEFORE crossing the he will always have an interest in sidewalk. Century Village, West Palm Beach 3. Insure that all pedestrian because that was his "baby." We now crossings have both the logo and call this place our home and if we the “Please stop” sign. wish to maintain it as such, we must 4. Signs at the two entrance gates all take an active part and become proclaim “Vehicles MUST Stop involved in our building associations, for Pedestrians” (my caps). as he pointed out. Let’s prevent However, in the Village, signs at another Sheffield O situation from the crossings just seem to beg: happening in another association. — Ruth Bernhard

EDITORIAL Thanks for Your Positive Response!

BY MYRON SILVERMAN & JOY VESTAL

We received many favorable reviews on this website by showing UCO of our last (July) edition of the UCO meetings (Officers, Executive Board Reporter. We will strive to continue and Delegate Assembly). As we expand to give our residents a fair and this website, we will also be showing informative newspaper. We will also various other committee meetings, continue to follow and report on the including Finance, Security and Sheffield O story. However, there are Transportation. This way everyone other stories of interest to our residents can stay in touch and involved all that we will also be reporting on. year long. This service will be rolled It was with a great deal of pleasure out over a period of time, but in the that we welcomed H. Irwin Levy, meantime log on and see what is founder of our Village, to our July presently being offered. Delegate Assembly. He spoke and On to another subject -- how about patiently answered questions from the our USA women’s soccer team? What residents, mainly about the troubling a match! Both winners and losers situation at Sheffield O. His message demonstrated great sportsmanship. to us was “Get Involved, It’s Your But, why was the prize money for the Notary Public & Photocopy Service at UCO Building.” That means residents who women’s team 33 million dollars less are away for the summer too! than the men’s prize? Oh well, we NOTARY PUBLIC SERVICE IS AVAILABLE AT THE UCO OFFICE- 2102 WEST DRIVE, The UCO Reporter is available guess it’s the same as the 80 cents on JUST OUTSIDE THE OKEECHOBEE GATES. online at www.ucoreporter.com. We the dollar that represents a woman’s NEED A PHOTOCOPY? SURE, WE CAN DO THAT FOR YOU TOO. are working to be expand our coverage earnings in this country. THERE IS NO CHARGE TO OUR RESIDENTS FOR THESE SERVICES. JULY 2015 | UCO REPORTER | PAGE A5 VICE PRESIDENTS’ REPORTS

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Several months have passed since I Talk about excitement. What a I want to remind the residents Vice President Marshall has no took office, and many things are now pleasure it was to welcome H. Irwin in my quadrant they can come into report this month. becoming clear to me. It seems that Levy to our July UCO Delegate the office anytime that we are open personal agendas are more important meeting. Because we learned of his to ask for advice or help. During to some people than the welfare of visit so close to the meeting date, it the summer some buildings only Century Village homeowners. It has was difficult to reach everyone with have a few residents. In my building also become apparent to me that a the news. After the event, The UCO we only have five and we all try to small group of unhappy residents Reporter received an email from a look out for each other. Beware hate the group that was elected to new resident, who said she would of anything that looks out of the UCO office, people that were elected have attended the delegate assembly ordinary. If you are not sure, do to guide the Village in a positive but didn’t know that she could. She not hesitate to call the Rover or the direction. thought the delegate’s meeting was Sheriff’s Office. I am starting to think that, as a just for the delegates. We answered this It was a pleasure to have Mr. group, we don’t want to unite this resident, told her all UCO meetings Irwin Levy come to our Delegate Village and we are causing division, are open, and we encouraged her to Assembly and explain what he is Howard O’Brien just so that we can have something to attend and participate. As a result of doing to help with the Sheffield argue about. this correspondence, I suggested that O situation. Mr. Levy showed his We can do better than this. Why an information package that UCO has genuine concern for our Village and UCO Treasurer don’t we all try putting aside our produced be given to all new residents its residents. Make sure with the As of June 30, 2015 UCO continues differences and work together to at the WPRF office when they apply for proper steps this does not happen to have a strong cash position of make our community a better place? their passes. It was also suggested that in your building. I was pleased to $2,939,000. Of this amount, $2,100,000 these packages be made available at the see how many association officers has been set aside for infrastructure Investigation Office so that association attended the July 17th presentation reserves. As you may recall, the 2015- officers could give them to new by Attorney Mark Friedman; this 2016 approved budget, is providing LOST AND residents who are coming into their shows that many associations are $700,000 for the infrastructure building. Of course, this information treating this matter seriously and reserve, and an additional $33,000 is is also available here at UCO to all. are taking the necessary steps. being added monthly as a reduction in FOUND If you have any other suggestions, I want to thank the Chair of monthly expenses. let us know. As Mr. Levy reminded us, Transportation, Lori Torres, and Please check with the Clubhouse The current level of funding the homeowner participation is essential her committee for all the work they reserve will continue until such reliable Staff Office to see if your lost items to a well functioning condominium do. Phyllis, Roberta and James get information becomes available to were found. For items lost at community, and that participation the excursion bus on its way on change it. depends on our residents receiving Wednesdays. Of course I have to For the three months of the Hastings, check with Security. news and information about our thank Steve for always taking great current budget year, recorded revenue community. minutes. Remember, if you have any is $1,769,000 as compared with the problem, fill out a transportation budget of $1,762,000. This produced a paper in the ticket office or call me favorable variance of $7,000. at UCO or at my home 640-9789 The cumulative three months - please not after 10 p.m. You will expenses were $1,698,000 as compared OUR VILLAGE – WHAT DO YOU wake the kids. to budget of $1,762,000, producing a UCO meetings are published in favorable variance of $64,000. WANT TO MAINTAIN? the Reporter or call if you want a These two year-to-date variances copy. Meetings are open to all our net to $72,000 excess revenues over residents. Please try to come. operating expenses. HOW MUCH WILL IT COST? Last, but not least, please, don’t The UCO Finance Committee has support the return of term limits. begun discussions in anticipation BY HOWARD O’BRIEN You can always vote an officer out of the 2016-2017 Budget which will or in. It is your choice. Let’s not be voted on in January 2016. Please On July 22, 2015, the initial issue of the UCO Reporter. The detail limit the field of people we can vote check the Meeting Calendar and try to meeting of the UCO Finance suggested an amount as the annual for. attend. Committee was held in Room C of the provision to support the projected main Clubhouse. It was announced cost of preserving and maintaining on Channel 63, the UCO bulletin our infrastructure (primarily roads, Call for Volunteers — Clubhouse ID Office board, and the CV Blog. Electronic bridges, pathways, and association UCO needs residents who are willing to work one or two days e-mails were also sent. parking lots). each week at the Clubhouse. Volunteers will greet residents at The purpose of the initial meeting It is up to the condo owners to the ID office reception area, maintain a waiting list and conduct was to discuss an approach to the decide — WHAT DO YOU WANT budget for next year that will be TO FUND AND HOW MUCH residents to the service area. presented to the Delegate Assembly ARE YOU WILLING TO SPEND? ID office hours are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9 AM to 12 on Jan. 8, 2016 for a vote. Your comments and suggestions Noon, and Friday 9 AM to 12 Noon and 1 PM to 4 PM. The most significant cost item is will be welcomed at the next For more information, please call UCO Corresponding Secretary the Pooled Infrastructure Reserve, scheduled UCO Finance Committee Pat Sealander at 683-9189 ext. 120. which was detailed in last month’s meeting in September 2015. PAGE A6 | UCO REPORTER | AUGUST 2015 Condo in Trouble! Recent History of Sheffield O From a Neighbor’s Perspective

BY LANNY HOWE

The condo I live in, Sheffield N, is now she delivers food for Meals on located directly across a side street Wheels), was asked if she would take from Sheffield O, the building so over for Potaka as treasurer, and she much in the news lately. Asked to did. Later, with the president having write a bit on the recent history passed away and the vice president of Sheffield O before the virtual too old to effectively assume the takeover by Mr. Kelly, the following duties of president, Sheila says is what I have seen and learned she was asked if she would be co- as a neighbor. It is also based on president with Doris Goodwin. “I interviews at the UCO Reporter with declined,” Sheila says, “but I found Sheila Marks and Nancy Salmi, who more and more of the board duties both lived in Sheffield O during the falling on me. It was either nothing would get done or I had to do it.” Both Sheila Marks and Nancy H. Irwin Levy, who spoke at the Salmi agree that Sheffield O was July delegates meeting, said that in bad shape from not having it might have been a mistake that an effective, operating board of the first project of the Century directors—and we in Sheffield N units to supply on-the-scene board the goats in the adjacent pasture, heard the same thing from other Villages built condos with so few members — especially when you I met Sheila Marks, who was also Sheffield O residents.. units. How could he have known, consider that some owners are too out for a walk. We got to talking In 2008, only three years after though, that in time half the units elderly, infirm or incapable to be on about our experiences in the recent Hurricane Wilma, the third would be owned by snowbirds a board, and that some, as always, hurricanes, and then Sheila began hurricane to hit us directly, the and a third by off-site landlords simply won’t participate? It is almost to tell me about the difficulties economy collapsed adding further the luck of the draw whether one of they were facing in Sheffield O with to Sheffield O’s woes. Typical of leaving precious few units our small associations will always virtually no board of directors. many condos, Sheffield N found to supply on-the-scene board have sufficient and capable board Lack of Board Members itself with two non-paying units. members. members. Sheffield O, recalls Sheila, had and No Money six. The only bright light for the Hurricane Damage Sheila came to Sheffield O in association in this troubling time years of decline. We had our own difficulties when 1994. “Things were fine back then,” was the large amount (several I would like to say first, though, I bought a unit in Sheffield N in 2004. she says. “There were mostly couples thousands of dollars) UCO saved that I empathize with our small (20, The president was a snowbird and living in the condo, and four in almost all the condo associations 24, 26-unit) condo associations who lived in New Brunswick, Canada. particular took an active part in in building insurance premiums by have trouble electing a functioning Two elderly ladies “held the fort” things.” The president was Bernie switching insurance carriers from board of directors. H. Irwin Levy, for the board during the late spring, Ross and the treasurer, Oscar Plastridge to Brown & Brown. who spoke at the July delegates summer and early fall months. God Potaka, was a nearly blind man. In meeting, said that it might have bless them for what they did. One of time, as often happens, the four Enter Mr. Kelly been a mistake that the first project them, Elaine Goldstein, our faithful, couples went their various ways, and Both Nancy Salmi and Sheila of the Century Villages built condos former treasurer for over 16 years, is so began a time when few would go Marks say it seemed as though with so few units. How could he still with us today. to meetings and things began to fall it was going to be their salvation have known, though, that in time Our two condos are a short walk apart. Nobody wanted to be on the when Donald Kelly bought one half the units would be owned by from Anshei Synagogue, and one board. Sheila, who had always been of the association’s units. Here snowbirds and a third by off-site day when returning from watching an active, volunteer person (even landlords leaving precious few Continued on next page

OPINION Let’s Stop The Madness!

BY TONI SALOMETO

Let’s stop this madness. tenants have moved in, after being serves to scare elderly residents who try to stop the wholesale buying of Like everyone else, I have heard investigated and vetted by their don’t need this type of aggravation units by one person. that we’re being invaded by low associations. They are being helped in their senior years. It needs to end. I feel strongly that this situation income renters and Century Village financially by a government agency. As for the situation in one of can only happen when we don’t is being taken over by slum lords Why is that so different from a our associations: How did this pay attention to what’s going on who are going to turn the Village family buying a unit for an elderly happen? Did the unit owners forget in our associations. We need to pay into a haven for “Section 8’s.” relative? about their documents and just say attention and put a stop to this kind Folks, that’s just not true. This attitude would seem to be a one day, “I don’t care--do what you of behavior. How many units can Let’s address the subject of the “scare tactic” reminiscent of block want”? I believe that this happened one person own before he controls “undesirables” who are moving in. busting in the 60’s and 70’s. This over a period of time because the an association? And, should we let So far, a total of four low income kind of idle chatter and gossip only unit owners felt that it was futile to this happen? JULY 2015 | UCO REPORTER | PAGE A7 New Condominium A Homeowner’s Termination Law Analysis of HB643 BY NICHOLAS MA BY RICHARD HANDELSMAN

With support in the Florida condominium units and forced condo The recently signed Bill # wrong about the compensation due Senate and House of Legislature, owners out of their properties. Since HB643, which I call the “Condo the condominium owner. In a letter Governor Rick Scott signed into law owners of terminated condo units are Owner's Empowerment Bill” for the sent to Salmi, Kelly said that he an amendment to the Distressed compensated at current market values, reasons below, greatly strengthens would pay her the assessed value Condominium Relief Act on June 16 many receive only a fraction of their each individual owner's rights. of her condo, currently $11,429. that provides some condominium property’s original value. The extent In the case of Sheffield O, the According to this letter Kelly unit owner protection in the of the 2007 law impact has been large, condominium association that intends to dissolve the association condominium termination process. with 271 condominium complexes all Century Village homeowner’s and force the owners of all units not Such legislation has arrived amidst terminated and 20,000 condominium are watching, this new addition owned by him to sell their homes many condominium unit owners units effected, according to Al Jazeera to Florida condominium law may to him at the Palm Beach County losing their properties from developers America citing state records. Orlando who have acquired bulk-ownership in Sentinel cites the state Department of apply in several ways. tax appraiser's value. Does Salmi condominium complexes. Business and Professional Regulation, First: even if a bulk owner stand to lose $24,000 (mortgage In 2007, the law on condominium claiming the bulk ownership of achieves 80% possession he cannot minus assessment)? No. No. and termination was amended so that only 11,000 condominiums in 160 condo terminate the condominium if “10 No. HB643 specifically mandates a minimum of 80% approval of condo complexes by developers. percent or more of the total voting “Unit owners must be paid at least association and objection from 10% or With the new legislation, a new interests of the condominium 100 percent of the fair market value less of the condo owners was required condo termination plan cannot be reject a plan of termination”. For of their units” AND/OR “certain to approve condo termination. The brought up until after 18 months Sheffield O, with it’s 26 units, dissenting or objecting owners 2007 legislation was meant to allow if the first plan was rejected. If the just three objections will stop must be paid at least the original bulk owner elects members onto a any forced foreclosures. Mr. Kelly purchase price paid for their units.” In 2010, with a collapsed real condominium board, the other unit owns 15 units, plus he apparently To explain, the “100%” means that owners could elect at least one-third estate market that had remained controls another 2 units. He will if unit is worth more than the of the members on the board before need to own 20 units to begin the owner paid, he gets the “more”. The stagnant since the 2007 a termination plan is approved. termination process. “original price” means that if the Termination plans cannot proceed legislation, Florida passed the Second: All financial obligations unit is worth less than the owner until all the unit owners have paid Distressed Condominium Relief on Kelly’s units must be current paid (aka being underwater), he off their first mortgages. In the which includes taxes, assessments, gets what he originally paid. So Act to encourage bulk-ownership termination plan, developers must of condominium units and allow also disclose information such as the and fees. Apparently two of Kelly's Salmi would receive $35,000 OR the units are in arrears for recreation current value of her unit, whichever developers to renovate properties units acquired by any bulk owner and the identity of any entity who owns at fees. is more. The statute also specifies that had lost much of their value. least half of the units. Third: (read this further that “Any unit owner whose unit Investors and developers now required condition carefully was granted homestead exemption developers to rebuild condos quickly must compensate unit owners by at because it greatly reduces a bulk must be paid a relocation payment”. after hurricane/storm damage. In least 100% of the fair market value owner's powers of termination) Even if a bulk owner successfully 2010, with a collapsed real estate of their units, as determined by an “A board with at least one third forecloses on the condominiums of market that had remained stagnant independent property appraiser. of the members elected by unit reluctant owners, if the units are since the 2007 legislation, Florida Owners who originally purchased owners other than a bulk owner offered for lease after termination, passed the Distressed Condominium from the developer, who object to the must approve the termination.” a unit owner may lease his or Relief Act to encourage bulk- termination plan and have homestead This rule means that, in the event her former unit and remain in ownership of condominium units exemption status, are compensated of a termination proceeding, possession of the unit for 12 months and allow developers to renovate with the original purchase price. even if a “bulk owner” owns four- after the termination. properties that had lost much of their While the new law protects owners fifths (80%) of the units, the The Written Disclosures section value. who live in their units, it offers little other one-fifth (20%) owners get of HB643 requires the bulk owner, As a result, investors and developers for snowbirds who use their units as a have legally gained vast ownership of vacation home. to elect one third (33.3%) of the in his Plan of Termination, to board, which then must “approve reveal not only the names of all the terminations”. Sheffield O of his associates but also when he homeowner Nancy Salmi has said acquired each unit and how much Condo in Trouble! apart and the building became easy that the board of Sheffield O, in he paid, which would be useful in continued from previous page pickings for someone with his own effect, vanished. Salmi said: determining “fair market value.” In designs for the place. Today, Sheila, “Kelly took over the board. The short, “Kelly’s convoluted business” was someone who seemed to who regularly delivers Meals on board, up until that time, was made which Sheffield O tenant Charles take an interest and made some Wheels food to Sheffield O, says the up of resident homeowners like myself. Colvin detailed in his recent article, improvements. No one knew, place is a nightmare. Young people Afterwards that board just disappeared. would have to be revealed. however, what Mr. Kelly’s ultimate (well under 55) are all over the place, I never ran for the board again. I just There are still other questions. plans were or that he would turn pets are all around, a scantily clad gave up hope.” Who determines “fair market the association into a virtual motel. young woman has been walking This new rule requires that not value”? We have expert local real By then, though, Sheila had had her around publicly, and people are only a new board be elected and estate agents who could do so. Who fill of the situation at Sheffield O always coming and going. seated, but also that one-third of pays them? Who determines which because of all the responsibilities That people are always coming that board be elected separately or how many homeowners sit on a that had fallen on her. She decided and going, I can certainly see from by owners other than the “bulk board? Who determines “relocation to move elsewhere in the Village and where I live in Sheffield N. When I owner” (in this case, Kelly). One costs”? Who sets the twelve-month did. Her unit was the second one poke my head out the front door, I caveat, I admit I don't know what lease fee? These are legal questions Mr. Kelly acquired. Within perhaps can see all the way down the long “approve the termination” entails. that will need to be answered as two years, Sheila recalls, Kelly had walkway between not only our 100%? 51%? This important legal HB 643 makes its way through the bought more units, and soon he buildings, but the long walkway distinction will likely be made clear courts. became president of the condo between the Sheffield O buildings through courtroom challenges in association. as well. As one might expect. there the coming months. Editor’s Note: the author, a concerned This is a brief history of what is often nobody else out on our A final obstacle that will confront Century Village homeowner, is not an led to the takeover of our neighbor walkway at the exact same time I Kelly in his efforts at termination attorney. His analysis is intended to condo association. Sheffield O was look out the door. There are nearly will be money. Should Kelly stimulate discussion and debate over this once a pleasant place to live in peace. always people coming and going at somehow overcome the obstacles important matter and should be not be construed as legal advice. With effectively no board, things fell Sheffield O. detailed above, he is, in my opinion, PAGE A8 | UCO REPORTER | AUGUST 2015 Some Relief for Sheffield O BY ANITA BUCHANAN At the July 3, 2015, Delegate agree to the termination, and that by this speaker stated that Kelly had support for Sheffield O residents Meeting H. Irwin Levy, well-known regardless of whether 80 percent made a significant contribution to should Kelly resist compliance with to all of us as the original developer agree to termination, 10 percent of David’s re-election campaign. Read the law. We are all grateful. of Century Village, gave us what the owners who disagree can block on.) Back to the Delegate Assembly. In we’ve been waiting for: good news the effort. Sheffield O now has well A little history: Kelly has been on the midst of Mr. Levy’s Q&A, another in the battle to stop Donald Kelly, over the required 10 percent of owners David’s radar for years. In 2012 Kelly of the usual suspects told Mr. Levy the owner of 15 units in Sheffield O opposing the action. named himself Registered Agent, he’d be willing to purchase two units who is attempting to dissolve the And HB 643 gives us even President and Treasurer of the Sheffield in Sheffield O, ostensibly to help (this condominium and take control of it more ammunition. For example, O board (this has since changed), and speaker typically “helps” by attacking by forcibly buying up units already termination must now be approved by later, in an apparent attempt to oust UCO every chance he gets), and he owned by residents. (Last month’s one-third of the board members, not the president of another association rallied delegates to protest at Kelly’s UCO Reporter has several excellent counting the bulk owner (in this case, where he owned one unit, accused residence (some of our members are articles explaining the Sheffield Mr. Kelly). that president of mismanaging funds. very skilled at protesting). Mr. Levy situation, and the paper will keep us Mr. Levy patiently answered over She was ultimately absolved of any thanked him for his proposal but updated.) an hour of questions from the floor. wrongdoing, but in the Sheffield advised that buying units would only Mr. Levy explained the Florida Unfortunately, the usual suspects case, UCO’s options were constrained enable Kelly while he is still in control legislation (discussed at a May 15 could not resist some blatant by association autonomy, which of Sheffield O and that the legal meeting chaired by David Israel attention-getting. First, one delegate protects associations against outside recourse provided by HB 643 was the and attended by WPRF and UCO’s invoked Watergate and Howard influence, even by UCO. As all of this wiser way to go. lawyer) that will be a big help in Baker’s iconic, “What did he know and was unwinding, Kelly sent a donation So the day was promising for opposing the dissolution of Sheffield when did he know it?” The reference to David’s reelection campaign, which the future of the Village, except for O: Effective July 1, 2015, Statute HB implied that the UCO President David promptly returned to Kelly. comments by a couple people intent 643 states, as Statute 718 did, that a might have known about Sheffield O HB 643 puts us on the path to on advancing their own agenda. condominium cannot be dissolved and failed to act, or worse. (A recent resolving the Sheffield problem, and The rest of us appreciated Mr. Levy’s unless 80 percent of unit owners edition of the newsletter supported Mr. Levy personally pledged legal attendance and left it at that. Why Directors and Officers Insurance? BY MICHAEL VEGA

Foreword from UCO Insurance Directors and Officers insurance Chair Toni Salometo: “This month, these lawsuits can become very costly please take a moment to read this for the association or the individual article by Michael Vega, of Brown board member. Most policies not only and Brown Insurance. In his article, cover settlements, but defense costs Michael explains Directors and and most will even extend to cover Officers insurance, which should be the actions of the property manager. considered an important component Another key feature is personal asset of every association’s insurance protection of a board member and the program.” board members spouse or domestic Each year board members for partner. The association’s general Photo by Donald Foster condominium associations should liability policy and a board member’ review their insurance program to own Homeowners’ policy are not make sure that the program will designed to cover claims arising from Stop Worrying and protect the association in the event certain actions of a board or single of an unforeseen loss. board member. Directors and Officers insurance As the number of Directors and Do Something is an important element of the Officers claims increase, premiums association’s insurance program, and deductibles or self insured BY DONALD FOSTER which can often be overlooked or retentions will also increase. Therefore, under- scrutinized by association it is very important for an association officers. Board members volunteer to be able to and understand actions On July 17th, well over one loopholes, avoidance of selective their time and effort to make sure that or circumstances which may result hundred Century Villagers enforcement, prohibiting multiple their condominium runs efficiently in a claim and implement best gathered at the Clubhouse to hear a ownership and ownership by entity, and effectively, but what happens if a practices to prevent such claims from presentation, "Don't Lose Control of and restricting or prohibiting rentals. mistake, or alleged mistake, is made occurring. Below is a list of the most Your Condominium" by real-estate Questions were fielded andpertaining to the management of common claims that condominium attorney Mark Friedman. This event answered throughout the the association? The basic purpose associations face today: was scheduled by UCO in response to presentation, and Friedman of Directors and Officers insurance 1. Americans with Disabilities Act the ongoing situation at Sheffield O. explained the fine points of HB 643, is to protect past, present, and future (ADA) Attorney Friedman began a new amendment to the Florida directors, officers, and, sometimes, 2. Fair Housing Act Claims his talk by acknowledging the Condominium Act that he believes volunteers, for claims made against uncertainty among Century Village will make termination more difficult, them while serving on a board of 3. Emotional Support Animals homeowners and telling them to but not impossible. directors because of wrongful (or (ESA) "stop worrying"; that safeguarding Attorney Friedman closed his allegedly wrongful) acts or omissions 4. Breach of Contract their Condominium is completely presentation by again assuring made while acting in their individual 5. Employment related claims under their control. Friedman homeowners to "stop worrying,” but or collective capacity on behalf of the In closing, while this article is emphasized the importance of to prepare for future termination association. not a complete explanation of all updating condominium documents attempts by acting now to update In the past few years, claims the reasons a board should consider to comply with current law and to and strengthen their condominium against condominium associations purchasing Directors and Officers prevent attempted takeovers by bulk documents. Judging by the size of the have increased across the board. We insurance, one can certainly see the property purchasers. crowd, it appears that many Century live in a litigious time where it seems reasons and why an associations Various strategies were discussed, Village associations are planning to lawsuits are quick to arise whether should elect to purchase this coverage. including identifying and closing do just that. substantiated or not and without JULY 2015 | UCO REPORTER | PAGE A9 Rumors and Gossip and Lies, Oh My!

BY JODY LEBEL

It is almost certain that or present an intelligent, fact-based thousands of years ago a group of counterpoint on a subject they feel cavemen stood around a fresh kill strongly about. In the moment talking about the guy who didn’t of gossip, they have everyone’s hold up his end of the hunt. attention, but it’s temporary and has Jump ahead 16,000 years, little foundation. There are more and we’re still at it. What is the civilized ways to get an alternative attraction of gossip and spreading viewpoint across. More productive rumor? Why didn’t it become extinct ways. Ways that will be not only be with contemporary education taken seriously, but their presenter and modern social behavior? The will have the respect of the listeners. lure of being in the loop, of being We teach our children how to fit into popular, is seductive and pushing society, how to disagree with respect yourself away from the gossip table, and integrity, and how to have their especially when it is laden with juicy voices heard. Debate is healthy. It is tidbits, can be difficult. Throughout welcomed. It is how we share ideas human history, gossip has been a and form our rules. way for people to bond with others When I spread a rumor in is the purpose of this rant? Is this Occasionally people gossip of their ilk, and is often used as a middle school that Francine had based on something factual or is it to hurt those whose popularity, tool to isolate those who are outside cooties, I was grounded for a week. mere discontent with the situation talents, or lifestyle they envy, or the group. It creates a storm where And, a few years later the teacher or person involved? Gossipers because that person won’t let them no winds exist. who didn’t believe the dog ate my often stoop to name calling, a into their inner circle. A gossiper Just what is gossip? It is homework became the mysterious childish and foolish act of behavior often feels the need to seek revenge, unconstrained and often derogatory victim of a bag of dog poop in his that immediately reveals a flawed deriving a sense of retribution with comments made or written about top drawer. This earned him the character. If you encounter such disparaging remarks. It doesn’t even other people and/or their actions nickname Poopy, a name that stuck conduct, you’d be well advised to matter if there is no truth to them. or beliefs. It involves spreading for years much to my delight and his walk away and not allow yourself Once that bell is rung, it can’t be information or hurtful judgments mortification. I learned at an early to get pulled in lest you get painted unrung. The words are out there and that many times are not even true age that gossip hurts. We’re not in with the same meanness brush. the damage is measurable. or the information may be slanted. grade school anymore and we know It’s a fact of life that where So how can you shield yourself Oftentimes gossipers don’t know better. We know gossip damages not there are groups of people, there from something that leaves everyone the true story or they don’t take the only the people who are the targets, will be gossip. It’s how we’re wired involved feeling as though they’ve time to study the problem and try to but it hurts the community in even though spreading judgments just eaten a bad piece of fruit? The understand the reasoning behind a which we all live. Imagine someone reflects poorly on the gossiper key is to look at the intent. It’s decision.“What? Gronk is going out thinking of buying here in Century and generally those people are not important not to feed the gossiper hunting brontosaurus? Nobody ever Village. They go on-line and find particularly popular because they with curiosity, agreement, and gets a brontosaurus. He’s an idiot. the websites and view our blog, cannot be trusted. It is a way to get further questions. It’s best to simply And he can’t track worth two berries.” which has videos of the back-biting, the attention, something gossipers ignore them. Walk away. Don’t There is also the fascination of fighting, and abysmal behavior are not able to get in their normal accept their written publications. peeking into other people’s lives of our citizens. Who would want lives. It makes them feel superior, Don’t post their notices. Without an and questioning their beliefs and to associate themselves with that in charge, likeable. People who audience they have no power. motives, especially when the gossiper mess? Property values suffer. The don’t feel good about themselves Today if I were to tell you Francine doesn’t agree with said beliefs. So Village gets a reputation. We don’t temporarily get a lift when they has cooties, you better ask for why do people do it? Why not live attract quality people. judge others negatively. some documentation, two witness and let live? A better question to ask When you hear gossip or read Sometimes people do it when they statements, and some photographs. might be why do people love it? it somewhere ask yourself; What can’t generate interesting discussions Otherwise, I’m grounded. Volunteers Needed to Help Prepare or Deliver Meals to Homebound Seniors by Debbie Emmerick, Director of organization, which relies on South Olive Ave. in West Palm Beach. Where: Memorial Presbyterian Volunteer Services, Meal on Wheels of volunteers to make close to 500 To learn more about how two Church of West Palm Beach, 1300 the Palm Beaches home visits five days a week, has an hours of your time each week can South Olive Ave., West Palm Beach urgent need for drivers and kitchen make a world of difference in the life Why: Meals on Wheels of the Palm Want to make a positive difference assistants to help provide freshly of a homebound senior, call Meals Beaches needs volunteers to deliver in the life of a homebound senior in prepared, nutritious meals to seniors on Wheels of the Palm Beaches, 561- or prepare meals for homebound Palm Beach County? who wish to remain independent in 802-6979 or visit www.MOWPB.org seniors If so, you’ll want to make plans to their own homes. Additional Information: attend one of two Meals on Wheels Volunteer orientation sessions For more of the Palm Beaches volunteer are scheduled for Friday, Aug. 14 What: Meals on Wheels of the Palm information, call Meals on Wheels of orientation sessions planned in and Friday, Aug. 28 from 10 a.m. Beaches Volunteer Orientation the Palm Beaches, 561-802-6979 August. to 11 a.m. at Memorial Presbyterian When: Friday, Aug. 14 or Friday, Aug. The local Meals on Wheels Church of West Palm Beach, 1300 28 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. PAGE A10 | UCO REPORTER | AUGUST 2015 LEGAL The Digital Condominium Age

BY MARK FRIEDMAN, ESQ.

The digital age has arrived and transmission, or other has been amended to deal with a number of requirements too is beginning to be reflected in the reliable reproduction of with electronic notices. numerous to list in this article. This laws that impact condominium the original proxy may Under the existing law, does not mean that you can permit associations in the State of Florida. be substituted or used in in order to provide notice unit owners to vote via email on an The impact of such laws on the lieu of the original proxy to owners electronically, issue. An association wanting to current generation of Board members for any purpose which the the bylaws must provide implement electronic voting should and unit owners in Housing for original proxy could be for electronic notice and begin finding a company that has Older Persons communities may be used if the copy, facsimile the owner must consent an electronic voting program that minimal. My own father, who is 80 transmission, or other in writing. The new law meets the many requirements of the years old, has never used a computer reproduction is a complete removes the requirement statute and adopt a board resolution and has no interest in doing so, while reproduction of the entire proxy. that electronic notice be authorized authorizing electronic voting. The my mother, who is in her mid-70's The previous law did not specifically by the bylaws. As long as the owner board resolution should set forth uses only email. Over time this will permit accepting facsimile copies; consents in writing, the association the procedure for obtaining owner change as the current generation, however, this has changed. Many may provide the owner with electronic consent for electronic voting. with its smartphones, iPads and owners are snowbirds and are not notice. Associations should consider Please consult your condominium wearable technology reaches 55 years available to be at meetings in person developing a form authorization for association attorney if you wish to of age. However, for those who are and may wish to bypass U.S. mail and electronic notice and send it to all explore electronic voting or any of more technologically inclined, the send their proxy to the association current owners and include it in the the issues discussed in this article in following are some of the recent in some other fashion. This would new owner packages. more detail. laws that allow for a more digital also include PDF files attached to condominium world. emails which could be sent to the Section 718.128, Florida Statutes Mark D. Friedman, Esq. is a Association. The change in the law is new and permits associations to Shareholder at the law firm of Becker Section 617.0721, Florida Statutes will allow much more flexibility conduct elections and other unit & Poliakoff, P.A. This article is for now provides that notwithstanding during the summer months when owner votes through an internet- educational purposes only and is not any provision to the contrary many of the unit owners are away. based online voting system if a intended as a substitute for seeking legal in the articles of incorporation unit owner consents, in writing counsel. Mr. Friedman may be reached or bylaws, any copy, facsimile Section 718.112, Florida Statutes, to online voting. This is a new law at [email protected] JULY 2015 | UCO REPORTER | PAGE A11 Why Investigate? BY RUTH BERNHARD

A Sales or Rental application responsibility of the unit owner to prospective has always been considered a pay the obligations of the building buyer or very important part of a building association. An association cannot renter, and association’s operation because legally request a credit report gives the it addresses key questions about on a renter. In addition, there is association finances and backgrounds ofno obligation on the part of the the ability prospective neighbors. If you association to pay WPRF’s monthly to use a fund attended the Delegate Assembly fee because each unit owner signs created by some meeting on July 3, you heard Century an individual lease for recreation of this fee for an Village developer, Mr. H. Irwin and has an individual responsibility attorney’s opinion if Levy say that all members of the for payment. The renter has no an association wishes to association need to be involved and responsibility to do this, unless he/ reject a buyer or renter . with persons know who is occupying units, and she fails to pay rent and the unit It is of importance to follow your under 55 years of who is going to be living among owner stops paying the association building association’s documents age. For example, if them. When there is no investigation, for its maintenance fees. Then the and amendments and not permit the qualifying person it is not known if newcomers will be renter can be directed to pay directly persons under 55 to live in the unit dies and the survivor able to pull their weight and pay their to the association for maintenance. unless qualified by a person 55 or under 55 is left without a share. An official investigation puts Failure to make payments puts the over living with them. Age restriction home, he/she cannot be evicted. association in the position of making is based on occupancy and not on This would create a hardship and When there is no investigation, up the difference for the shortages ownership. Therefore, a parent is recognized. If you have a rental and creates a shortfall in their cannot put an underage child or restriction, such as once during it is not known if newcomers association funds. relative, or anyone else in a unit if ownership or rental after the lapse of will be able to pull their weight The current acceptable income for he/she is not going to be living there a period of time, etc., follow it without and pay their share. An official a single person is $1,750 per month with that underage person. The selective enforcement. If the building investigation puts the building and $2,500 for a married couple. Any concern is for younger people living association wishes to change its other couple making application, in the Village because this puts our present requirements, then amend. on notice as to criminal such as brother and sister, niece and HUD 55 and older status in jeopardy. Amendments are necessary by vote backgrounds of prospective nephew, etc., would qualify as singles of the members of the association buyers or renters which may be and would be obliged to pay separate The law provides for 20% of and must be filed in the Palm Beach $100 fees. the building association to be County Courthouse in order to be of consequence. Not long after UCO’s inception, valid. only two or three building occupied with persons under It is the responsibility of the the building on notice as to criminal associations chose not to investigate 55, if necessary, but it should association board to review and backgrounds of prospective buyers or with UCO or with anyone else. It is be noted that this percentage is accept or reject the application. UCO plays no part in this. The renters which may be of consequence. not known what the number is today, reserved for hardship cases and The application addresses but it has increased dramatically Investigation Committee accepts questions such as age, proof of and has led to community problems. not to fill the 20% quota with applications and forwards them to income, employment (current or This is not healthy in that it results persons under 55 years of age. the investigation company. These previous), pets (some buildings are in foreclosures when payments are For example, if the qualifying applications have full requirements not pet friendly except for service not made. Without investigations, listed as to whose signatures are animals) and other pertinent unit owners do not know who will be person dies and the survivor required and what information questions relative to owning and/or living with them. It should be noted under 55 is left without a home, is needed. When the results are living in a unit, someone to contact that the building association or any he/she cannot be evicted. This returned, they are to be viewed only in case of emergency, etc. One page unit owner in the building has the would create a hardship and is by the board of the association and of the application covers Handicap “right of first refusal” when a unit is when accepted, sealed, filed and Rights Under the Fair Housing Act. listed for sale, before an offer can be recognized. not opened again. This is a legal The investigation company accepted from an outside buyer. They requirement and insures privacy. performing investigations for the cannot be asked to pay more than The law provides for 20% of the building association will report on the seller is asking when offering the building association to be occupied (Please note that this article has been the financial status and criminal unit. with persons under 55, if necessary, written with the expert assistance of background for prospective buyers The $100 investigation fee, the but it should be noted that this Recording Secretary Phyllis Siegelman, and criminal background only maximum now allowed by law, is percentage is reserved for hardship who is UCO oversight officer of the for prospective renters. It is the non-refundable and is paid by the cases and not to fill the 20% quota Investigation Committee.)

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A REVIEW BY IRV RIKON

Century Village has always had The evening began with several humorously demonstrating other adapted to the big screen. Mitty, a talented residents. The annual show "Jokesters," basically short gags aspects of the war of the sexes. I liked meek fellow, constantly daydreams put on by Village thespians has been performed by group members. These Mr. Otterson's performance, yet he of having great adventures. To him, something to look forward to and were funny — they had me laughing appeared more severe than silly. Judy they're great. To audiences, they can enjoy each time performers took the — and set the tone for what was to Oaks as Narrator stood out in her seem hilarious. In Ms. Lebel's script, stage. The Century Village Symphony come. The plays themselves were very every appearance; a sweet, beguiling I can imagine her husband reading brought music lovers great joy. True short, playlets rather than plays. smile accompanied the twinkle in the novels and seeing in them also of the artwork hanging on DVR Madness, directed by Zev her eyes. beautiful, seductive women leading Clubhouse walls which is changed Wells, is described by the author Romance by the Book, directed by truly adventurous, amorous lives in quite frequently. Their creators as "A story of addiction and tough Jan Ross, is about a woman (Linda glamorous settings until one day he should be proud and so should every love. A story for all women who are Carpenter) who reads sexy romance realizes all these women are actually Century Villager. We have quite a not allowed to touch the (TV) clicker novels but whose husband's “hot his wife, and then -- love blossoms! community! (remote).” Ms. Lebel herself played flame — has dimmed to a mere flicker.’ In this playlet, narrated by Anne The latest performance in these a wife whose husband's choice of Why, she wonders, isn't he (Zev Wells) Giardino, the wife has a friend, Rose, artistic circles came from THE television programs is altogether more like the heroes of her books? In (Jan Ross) who has a hubby (Tom ACTORS STUDIO OF CENTURY different than his spouse's. The desperation, she makes him a list of McClelland). I felt that Ms. Ross VILLAGE, which meets every catch is he knows how to use the things to do from her stories in hopes and Ms. Carpenter's roles should be Monday evening at 7:00 PM in clicker. She doesn't. He tells her how a spark will rekindle their love life. reversed, Ms. Ross having a rather Clubhouse Classroom B. The troupe, to record her shows on the DVR, then Here, I thought, is an outline more vivacious stage personality. always looking for new members when she gets out of hand denies her for what potentially could be a fine Otherwise, everything was and audiences, recently presented access to the clicker. The premise is motion picture comedy, sort of a fine. The evening was pleasurable. two comedies, DVR Madness and promising, although I felt the skit reverse Walter Mitty. The Secret Life Audiences, however, should be Romance by the Book, both written by should be longer, "All in the Family" of Walter Mitty, by James Thurber, is asked not to speak during the CV resident Jody E. Lebel. or Jackie Gleason TV show length, a classic American short story twice performance.

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AN OPINION PIECE BY LANNY HOWE

An accident, maybe a very serious at the second intersection. As Dom gate has the double frustration of Clinton Streets, or in some cases North accident that will leave one of our explains, “Today’s automobile is having to slow down for the speed Drive (by the Plymouth laundry). They fellow residents crippled or losing his longer than the width of the median bump and immediately afterward get to keep half a pie, in other words. life, is only waiting to happen here. strip, and there is no room to widen stop at the stop sign where Borden This is the bullet they would have to Our whole community would then the median.” “The result”, he says, “is intersects. “The intersection is a traffic bite in the interest of safety. be in mourning. Too late we would that a driver has two options when engineer’s fiasco,” says Dom. Dom recommends the following regret the day we could have, but did exiting: ignore the second stop sign Dom believes the best solution is be set up on a temporary basis: water- not, correct a known illegal traffic (which most drivers do) or stop and to eliminate the outgoing lane from filled barriers to block off the break in intersection in the Village. hope that an incoming vehicle will Borden Street while keeping the the median strip where Borden now Alternative traffic schemes, as you not tear off his rear bumper or worse.” incoming lane so inbound Century intersects. Barriers would block off the may remember, were debated a year He notes that you don’t see the larger Boulevard traffic can make the exit lane of Borden between Bath and or so ago but it was shown that all buses and trucks exiting from Borden right turn onto Borden. Residents Century Boulevard and a NO EXIT of them, in one manner or another, onto outbound Century Boulevard. in the northeast quadrant thus would sign would be posted at Borden and would inconvenience the residents in They know better than to attempt it. not be inconvenienced when entering Bath. Also, to discourage drivers who the northeast quadrant of the Village. At the same time a driver on Century from the Haverhill gate. However, might exit Borden illegally by using So the discussions were dropped. Boulevard headed for the Haverhill they would have to exit using Bath or the entrance lane, a NO U-TURN I must admit I thought a solution sign would be placed where inbound might be to encourage drivers to Century Boulevard intersects East think of the intersection as a place to Close Exit Lane Drive (at the four corners). Both the Install “No Exit” Sign practice driver safety and courtesy. speed bump and the stop sign right Courtesy IS always a good idea but our after it at Borden Street would be resident infrastructure expert, Dom removed from the outbound lanes of Guarnagia, has helped me to see it is Century Boulevard, thus removing really too much to expect of everyone. that source of frustration. And, I realized, it could delay with The original design for the tragic results what is really needed: a Install Day-Glow Orange northeastern quadrant Haverhill Water-Filled Jersey solid solution to the problem. Barriers access and egress was flawed. I think The main problem has been that Dom, an experienced civil with vehicles exiting Borden Street engineer for the City of Boston, is right and proceeding out the Haverhill Eliminate Stop Signs about the best way to resolve it. gate. They must stop twice, once Eliminate Speed Bump I hope that UCO will again take at the inbound lanes of Century up this matter, resolve it once and for Boulevard and again at the outbound all in the interest of safety, and that Century Boulevard lanes. Besides the after biting the bullet the northeast annoyance of having to stop twice quadrant folks will adjust to the in such a short interval, there simply Drawing by Dom Guarnagia necessary changes. isn’t room for most cars to safely stop Dom’s recommended changes to Borden Ave. intersection are in red.

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On Baking Bread The Secret Recipe of a Farmer’s Wife

BY DONALD FOSTER

For a couple who are not even coffee hour, a retired farmer’s wife purpose--a thick-crust loaf of bread bombarded with zucchini, so she supposed to eat bread anymore, my pulled a scrap of paper out of her stays fresh longer and bread baked on would buy a mix from ALDI and bake wife and I seem to think and talk purse, flung it across the table at Sunday will last until Wednesday. The zucchini bread ten loaves at a time. about bread a lot. We just like bread; me and said, “Here, bake your own same lady who gave me the recipe later Here in Florida, we find ourselves bagels, Italian bread, rye, whatever. damn bread. It’s not rocket science!” coached me on how to get a good crust periodically swamped with bananas, Last year, I wrote an article about how, Shut me right up, but she was right, on my bread: grease the pan with lard. so she bakes banana bread. I am retired when we lived in the country, the bread it was not hard or even very time I don’t think that I would from baking; the result of that was available in the local store consuming. Mostly, it is about timing know where to find lard in living five minutes from a pretty much sucked, and we would and having a few simple ingredients a supermarket, but where Publix and a Panera Bread. drive to Montreal to get edible bread. in the house. there are farms, there are I found out that the But we couldn’t make a 90-minute I got into the habit of preparing pigs, and that is where lard bread recipe that was given international bakery run every week, the dough before I went to bed on comes from. My friend to me is actually from and we used to complain about the Saturday night and baking after gave me a mason jar of lard The New York Times. If bread situation to our new neighbors, church on Sunday. I never liked a from her son’s place. I absolutely run out of who quickly grew tired of our whining. bread with a tough crust, but as a My wife started baking things to do around here, I One Sunday, at an after-church novice baker, I came to understand the too. In summer, we were might give it another shot.

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n Friday, June 26th, 2015, the movement. Justice Anthony M. Kennedy than once they were.” Justice Kennedy Supreme Court of the United wrote for the majority in this historic further noted,”Marriage is a keystone O States decided, in Obergefell decision: of our social order,” adding that the v. Hodges and three related cases, that “No union is more profound than plaintiffs in the case were seeking “equal the Constitution of the United States marriage, for it embodies the highest dignity in the eyes of the law.” guarantees a right to same sex marriage. ideals of love, fidelity, devotion, sacrifice The following two articles, written The vote was 5-to-4 in favor, and was a and family. In forming a marital union, by Century Village residents, represent long sought victory for the LGBT Rights two people become something greater somewhat opposite opinions on this matter.

The June 26th, 2015 Historic Supreme Court Decision for Marriage Equality BY RUTH BERMAN

Connie and I talked about Connie still had the rights of two people in a others under the law. Marriage getting married 40 years ago to pay taxes on committed relationship; is a contract, sanctioned by our when we came together as her newly won examples include government, that recognizes a couple. When we became health benefits, hospital rights, death two human beings in a legal litigants in a 1988 lawsuit, something that rights, social security partnership. Marriage, by itself, Berman v. New York City Board married couples benefits, ownershipdoes not alleviate all of the of Education, it was so that did not have to worry about. benefits and inheritance injustices that affect the ten percent Connie could receive health Domestic partnership was a good rights. A same-sex married of our population that belong to benefits under my employer’s move in the right direction for us, couple does not need to worry the LGBT community, but, like health plan and also to have but, financially speaking, it was about interference from family our right to domestic partnership our relationship considered a not the equivalent of marriage. members who do not accept that Connie and I fought for thirty- “domestic partnership”. Back As the years passed, and we homosexuality as a lifestyle seven years ago, it is another good then, our lawyers did not think moved to Florida, we realized choice. This assurance can be step in the right direction. We are that we would achieve domestic that marriage in the USA held especially important if money or both glad to see it happen. partnership status, let alone many other benefits that we did property is at stake. marriage. We won the suit, not enjoy. Legal experts have At the core of this debate is the Editors note: Ruth and Connie were which is considered a landmark identified over one thousand of right of same-sex couples to marry married on July 26, 2011 with over case today. Despite our victory, these benefits. Marriage protects and receive the full benefits given 150 friends and family in attendance.

The Right to…What Did The Supreme Court Say? BY IRVING RIKON

“All the world loves a lover,” the female providing distinct that same sex couples should been understood to be between old adage goes, and I'm one who intellectual and emotional use the same terminology as a man and a woman. loves, yet I respectfully disagree traits through the key passage heterosexuals. Homosexuals In its ruling, the Supreme with the recent Supreme Court times of infancy, youth and were very inventive in coining Court's language is disparaging ruling that same sex couples have adolescence. (Men and women the term "gay" while referring thousands of years of tradition a right to marry. also suffer different medical to themselves. They — and that began long before the Despite the Supreme Court’s problems.) the courts — ought to be United States became a nation. ruling, men and women are not I have no objection to same sex similarly creative in finding Similarly, I object to one man created equal anatomically and love and affection. Love often takes a substitute word for same calling another man “husband” biologically. There is a reason unpredictable turns. Sometimes sex relationships. Those or one woman referring to for this: the reproduction of I feel some folks love their pets as involved should not use the another woman as “wife”. Call children. In marriage, it is much as their offspring. word "marriage". “Coupling,” the other “partner” or something the children who most suffer I am happy that same perhaps, or a more vivid term equally illuminating, but do not when they lack opposite sex sex couples can share equal might be applied, but around insult heterosexual couples by parents to nurture and guide legal rights with opposite sex the world MARRIAGE since copying their vocabulary if you're them through life, male and couples. But I do not believe the dawn of humankind has not copying their life-styles. PAGE A20 | UCO REPORTER | AUGUST 2015 Know The Channel 63 10 Signs of Schedule Alzheimer’s SHOWS AND UCO MEETINGS

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o residents ever think about stories will often then back to ow back to the earlier how the UCO Reporter has be jumped to the Reporter days of our newspaper Dchanged its production another page for office for first N production. We then since its inception in 1982? This better placement. proofreading. All boasted a 16- to 32-page issue vs. occurred to me one day while at There are no ads in of this is done on today’s publication of 72 pages the Reporter office assisting with the first six pages. a schedule and during season. At that time, the proofreading. I watched Co-editor Joy These pages are a final date of newspaper office had one computer, Vestal begin to lay out the paper and reserved for news, distribution to where the typesetting was done, it was then that I thought it would be the President’s the community is and a printer. Column sizes were set of interest to the community if they Report, and the Officers’ columns. reached. At a monthly meeting of on the computer so that all items learned what went into production. Photos are a very key part of the the Editorial Committee, chaired were ready to be cut and physically The Reporter doesn't magically fall newspaper. Our photographers are by co-editors Joy Vestal and Myron pasted into the paper once printed from the air. An enormous amount responsible for most of the wonderful Silverman and held on the first from submitted copy. There was an of work goes into it. photos you see each month. Their pics Friday of each month, an agenda editor and sometimes co-editors Of primary importance are the are given to Greg Cox, the graphic of the coming month’s paper is as there are today. The staff then ads which are the paper's source artist, for layout in the paper. distributed and the articles to consisted primarily of proofreaders, of income and pay the bills. Their appear are discussed, as well as an ad salesman, and a bookkeeper placement is first in the layout. They nyone wishing to place deadline dates for copy, proofs, to do billing and keep track of ad come in various sizes from full-page an ad must pay for it close and delivery. payments. When the paper was down to business-card, the smallest A upfront in order for it to be This operation is done by a staff all pasted up, the copy went to a ad, color and black and white. A 64- published. Contracts are written of approximately 28 volunteers printer in Lake Worth. That was page issue will take approximately for 3 months, 6 months, or longer and two co-editors on multiple pretty much the operation of the 16 color pages which, of course, are and must be kept track of carefully computers, telephones and a huge UCO Reporter from the 1980s to the the most expensive. An ad package for rerun follow-up. No service ad printer. Monthly articles deal with early 2000s. known as the ad manifest is sent to is accepted unless the advertiser is current holidays, or topics and We have a wonderful newspaper the graphic artist for layout. Stories licensed and has proper permits. events of interest. today which is the resident’s best and other items can run 600 words, When all has been accomplished, source of information. Read it cover which will take a half page. Larger the layout is sent to the printer, to cover and be well informed.

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BY IRVING RIKON

riting a monthly column on call it “Kid Stuff”: Say in an informal, current events sometimes friendly manner what foods and Wcan be a crap shoot. Weeks drinks are healthy and what are not. go by between the writing of the Give hints on where, how, and with column and the time it's printed and whom to earn “pocket money,” perhaps circulated. When circulated, will it baby-sitting, lawn mowing, delivering still be timely? Anyway, here goes. I'll packages faster than UPS or Amazon. take my chances! Teach social interaction in that same News dispatch: June, Charleston, friendly tone. For kids, might there not South Carolina: "A 21-year-old white be a free classified page? man linked to racist groups shoots 9 African-Americans at Charleston nother problem with the Bible Study." That headline grabbed mainstream media is that world-wide attention in the media Ait tends to dwell too much and has led to discussions everywhere. on these senseless killings that But the real question to be asked have come to plague our society. A was missing in all the commentaries I potential "copycat" killer may well read and heard: What are we teaching think that murder is the best way to these — our — kids? It's certainly not get one's “fifteen minutes of fame,” empathy. It's not compatibility. out, but the contacts haven't moved the black church were so nice to him. as Andy Warhol phrased it. Indeed, Dylann Roof, the 21-year-old killer, their eyes or their feet. There is no real Many people of all backgrounds are several very funny and famous plays was actually more a "loner" than eye contact, no hand shaking, no pat nice. Wasn't anyone in his home, at his have been written about murderers a joiner, although his sympathies on the back for a job well done. Actual school, nice? Wasn't he taught what as celebrities (Juno and the Peacock; clearly were with white supremacist social intermingling doesn't exist. “nice” is? Chicago; Anything Goes). I enjoy them groups. (He was also anti-Semitic, This contemporary information source Schools, not social media, are all, but the real subject is not comic. anti-Latino, anti-Asian.) A high isn't human. It's a machine. supposed to educate. They should It's tragic. Killers should not inspire school dropout, he came from a teach not just academic subjects. imitators! broken home. A drug addict, he was rugs, alcohol, other things They should also teach good social Everyone has a lot to learn. But all possibly also an alcoholic. The gun he called "substance abuse": behavior in the context of their have something beneficial to teach. used to kill nine innocent people and DEither they numb the senses environment, among family, friends, In our society, people have the right wound numbers of others he bought and diminish feelings or they heighten and communities, nearby and "down to speak, to choose. However, all with money his father had given him them, giving to some abusers the the road." children -- even into adulthood -- are for his 21st birthday. notion of super-hero, of superiority, of The mainstream media itself to greater or lesser extent influenced Questions: When he was growing doing no wrong. Under the influence bears responsibility. All metropolitan by people, things and events outside up, what was he taught? What did of these substances, reality is lost. newspapers have sports sections or themselves. Who and what are their his parents and teachers teach him? Some persons of course take drugs to pages. They have food and dining major influences? What are we Or didn't they? After all, they do have ease pain, physical or mental. Then pages: “Here you can get great drinks.” teaching these — our — kids? Are we certain responsibilities towards the the questions become: What is the But where is an education page? Let's teaching love? youngsters in their charge. Did the underlying cause of the pain? What family have a religious affiliation? can be done to ease it? There could be If so, what did his house of worship lack or want of communication. Can Century Village WPB Presents teach him? And his peers: What did someone -- I -- help? If so, how? they teach? Yet the first ones to educate a child What did the mass media teach remain the parents, the family. What him? One of the problems among do they teach? Do they teach about 2015-16 Season Show Preview today's youths (and no doubt among the community, local and distant? Do many adults) is that information they teach compatibility with their Tickets Now Available Online at: received comes mainly from neighbors, even neighbors of different uncensored social media: the Internet; color or religious faith? Do they teach www.centuryvillagetheater.com computer/laptop; cell phone. Much kindness? Dylann Roof, the killer of exposure to the social media is akin the nine, told police after the slaughter Join us on Facebook — facebook.com/cvtheaters to living in a mental cave. The words, that he almost didn't go through even the pictures, may come in and go with his plan because the people in

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Every Friday at 2:00 p.m., the contain this situation by identifying library is featuring another of The Great Courses ® series, “How to Stay Fit those who continue to deny my request as You Age.” Our bodies may no longer move as when we were in our 30s, to remain seated. Though I would not but we can make deliberate decisions that can transform our experience of want to resort to suspending privileges aging into a healthy one. for dancing in the theater, I was recently Desirae Carter of SHINE joins us again for a program on Medicare forced to do so. The Entertainment Financial Assistance so you can learn how to save on Medicare costs. Also Department does let the entertainers in August, OBB is offering four technology classes, three movies and the know not to encourage dancing; so if popular Writer’s Critique Workshop. There is something for everyone! an entertainer invites you to get up The Okeechobee Boulevard Branch Library is located next to Dunkin' and dance please remember that is not Eva Rachesky Donuts. The hours are: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 10:00 permissible to do so. Out of courtesy V.P., WPRF a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and to your fellow residents, please remain Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All Village residents, including Our largest project for the summer seated. has finally started. On Monday, July It has come to my attention that seasonal residents, are eligible for a free library card with proper I.D. Visit 6th the demolition of the indoor pool the issue of “no pamphlets” in the the library today! got underway. I remain in awe at the clubhouse came up at the June Delegate speed of the demolition of a project, Assembly. Pamphlets are a form of August Programs which may take only a handful solicitation. Therefore the placing of of days, while the reconstruction pamphlets at either of the clubhouses is Fridays at 2:00 p.m...... How to Stay Fit as You Age portion will take weeks or even not permitted. I have instructed both Tue, Aug 4, 5:30 p.m...... Writer’s Critique Workshop months. Just a reminder: This area is the staff and Security to confiscate Thu, Aug 6, 10:30 a.m...... Medicare Financial Assistance now a construction site and under the any pamphlets they might find and to Tue, Aug 11, 2:30 p.m...... Beginning Word 2007 control of the contractor. For safety bring them to my office. I encourage Thu, Aug13, 1:00 p.m...... uperhero Movie reasons please DO NOT attempt to the residents to do the same. Thu, Aug 20, 10:30 a.m...... eBook Assistance (Kindle, I-Pad) access this area. A “sneak peek” can be I recognize that there are those who Thu, Aug 20, 1:00 p.m...... Movie Matinee had from either set of entry doors used think the rules and regulations may Mon, Aug 24, 11:30 a.m...... Beginning Excel 2007 to access the indoor pool. be a bit heavy handed. With roughly Thu, Aug 27, 1:00 p.m...... Movie Matinee I would like to address an issue 14,000 residents residing in the village Mon, Aug 31, 11:30 a.m...... Beginning PowerPoint 2007 that continues to irritate theater goers. in season, there is a great need to have This involves standing up and dancing structure within which to operate. in front of others during a musical Without rules the atmosphere would Okeechobee Blvd. Branch Library performance. I myself have been to dissolve down into unpleasantness and 5689 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33417 performances where the beat of the chaos. Please, let us all work diligently (561) 233-1880 www.pbclibrary.org music makes me want to stand up and at creating a pleasant and harmonious dance; however, common courtesy atmosphere at the recreational keeps me in my seat. A good reason facilities. Many thanks to any and all for that is that I remind myself I am residents that continue to help WPRF in a theater watching a performance. toward that end. I am NOT attending a concert where Call to Century the expectation is to stand and be somewhat unruly. Something else to Village Artists consider is the fact that many of the WPRF PHONE residents are not steady enough on The Century Village Art Committee Is Requesting their feet to stand and dance. Please DIRECTORY imagine it is you sitting behind the Your ORIGINAL ARTWORK For Display on 1st & dancer and take into consideration Staff & Class Office...... Ext. 0 2d floor of the Main Clubhouse that those dancing spoil the experience Ticket Office...... Ext. 1 for those who remain seated. WPRF Maintenance Office...... Ext. 2 If not for consideration sake, WPRF Accounts Receivable..... Ext. 3 Please bring your art to the Clubhouse on: please familiarize yourselves with the I.D. Office...... Ext. 4 Monday, August 17, 2015 – 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Clubhouse Rules and Regulations Administrative Office...... Ext. 5 located by the main door. Please make note of Rule #13 which states: All Main Clubhouse Security...... Ext. 6 Additional Information: Hastings Security...... Ext. 7 persons using the recreational facilities 1) 1 or 2 original pieces may be submitted for shall conduct themselves in a courteous Aerobic Instructor...... Ext. 8 manner with due regard for the rights Gym Trainers...... Ext. 9 display. of others to use and enjoy the facilities. I Operator...... Ext. 0 2) Frame or gallery wrap your art, and wire it so have asked the Usher Corp to help me it is ready to be hung. 3) Please include your name, address and phone on the back of each piece. NO WEAPONS Questions: Beth Baker – 684-3166 OF ANY KIND ALLOWED ON RECEATIONAL PROPERTIES Construction Notice VIOLATORS WILL BE REMOVED Indoor Pool Area will be under construction beginning Monday, July 6th. 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Even things as mundane, but setting. The funeral home provides of Gold” candy favors. Balloons or deceased mixed with members of his emotional, as funerals are taking on a catered repast, be it Kosher or not, butterflies may be released to mark large family, each sharing memories a “new look“. A Memorial Service or and cleans up afterward. the event. Some families have a of the “honoree” and creating an a “Celebration of Life” is what some Many Christian families still “memory table”, where mementos of upbeat noise level more closely loved ones want for their dearly prefer traditional viewings in the deceased are displayed, such as resembling a party than a traditional departed. Don’t scoff. Thirty to funeral homes, followed by services military decorations, or examples of wake, and all in attendance seemed forty per cent of all funerals in some at a church, but for those who prefer needlepoint. Artwork, photographs to enjoy the event. locations offer this service. Though a less religiously oriented ceremony, or videos may be displayed; things At another recent memorial the State of New York does not allow this new type “Celebration” might that may help tell the story of the service, the family of the deceased this new approach, (mostly because just be what the family is looking person who died, and allow them opted for an old tradition from of an old ban on food and drink at for. Quattlebaum’s , on Okeechobee to be remembered fondly by the up north; after the service, the funeral parlors), we here in Florida Blvd., right outside Century Village, friends and family that they have attendees, in their own cars, can opt for it. From the name of offers this new format. This funeral left behind. followed the hearse in a procession the site, “Funeral, Cremation and home is non-sectarian. All religious Here at Century Village, there is which entered Century Village and Event Center”, to the configuration traditions and clergy are welcome, another unique aspect to consider: briefly stopped in front of the dearly of the room where this event is held, and non-religious ceremonies distance. Many of us have families departed’s unit, before continuing everything is different from what are available. This location has up north, and those families often on to the airport for a final plane trip we were all accustomed to in years both large and small rooms with prefer to hold ceremonies and on JetBlue. Watching the security past. round tables and chairs for a more interment for their Florida loved- guard at the Okeechobee gate I.J.Morris-Star of David, the personal experience and a unique ones in New York (or wherever). A scratch his head while a fully loaded only Jewish funeral home in West way for those who come to pay their “Celebration of Life”, held near the hearse made it’s way INTO Century Palm Beach, still has pews and a respects to interact with each other. community where the deceased Village was an amusing memory completely separate family room. Both locations are owned by the spent their final years, offers the that many of the participants will After the more traditional service is same parent company and offer the opportunity for local friends and not soon forget. conducted by a Rabbi and the burial same amenities. They have fourteen neighbors, along with family, to While most people find this a occurs, attendees return to the different menus choices; everything remember and “celebrate” the difficult subject to discuss, to help chapel for a communal meal and a from Haitian to Jewish, Mexican dearly departed, separate from any make this very trying time a little celebration of their dearly departed. to breakfast buffets. Each ethnic arrangements made “up north”. At a easier for a family from out of This is not a party. It is just a way group has unique ways to remember recent Celebration of Life, honoring state, consider discussing your own of honoring the deceased by talking the deceased. Families may provide a long time Century Village resident, preferences with your spouse and about them in a more intimate take-home bookmarks, or “ Irish Pot neighbors and friends of the family.

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BY IRVING RIKON

Agencies of the American would then attack him (China and government are already preparing Russia both supported Assad). for World War Three, according But when Mr. Obama did nothing to some respected media reports. further, the world felt he was little Given the news of the day, the reports more than bluster, a "Paper Tiger," are hardly surprising, although few as the Chinese used to say. Thus, a people want another war. heretofore cautious Vladimir Putin What are politicians doing became emboldened, seizing Crimea and saying? President Obama, and sending Russian forces into the who decided to withdraw from Ukraine. In the spring of 2015, the Afghanistan and Iraq, now is Chinese built artificial islands in ordering "military advisers" back. internationally contested waters of Dick Cheney, Vice President under The South China Sea, which they President George W. Bush, who chose are currently militarizing. These are to invade Afghanistan and Iraq, post-"Red Line" events. questions Mr. Obama's withdrawals. President Obama and the Advocating a more assertive role for European Union imposed sanctions America abroad, our former Vice against Russia. But sanctions President says we should ship arms against a country Russia's size, (it to Eastern Europe, "to send a signal stretches from Europe's Baltic Sea to Russian President Vladimir to the Pacific Ocean,) work only Putin." His opinions matter, as partially. When The West imposes Mr. Cheney is consulted on foreign sanctions, Russia turns elsewhere to policy by several Republican keep its economy from stagnating. when times, have presidential hopefuls. Democrat It gains income by selling arms to we send attacked them Hillary Clinton, when she was a Iran and Pakistan and negotiates arms, those and even now Senator, voted for the Iraq invasion a deal with China to supply that we "train" threaten their and has always been more a hawk country's energy needs, all recent sometimes flee civilizations. Were than a dove. developments. at the first sign any of the Three (or Five) I say this: And so, preparations are being of combat, leaving our to fight another, every side would made for World War Three. That is 1) From the perspective of people weapons in the deadly hands of be losers, since all are too big to fail, wise, but wiser still would be for The living in the Near and Middle extremists. ISIS grew stronger and too large to occupy. Differences Big Three (or Five) to "cool it". This East, any invasion of their militarily by capturing our among these great powers exist is not easy to do. As noted above, territory is viewed by most armaments. and should be acknowledged, but most politicians at the national level inhabitants as neo-Colonialism these must be handled tactfully. Regarding China and Russia, are hawks. Most American media and resented. China and Russia, in particular, during World War Two the United are anti-China, Anti-Russia, and in 2) When Westerners enter the fray suffered huge losses during World States, China and Russia fought those two countries, which have an where Muslims constitute a War Two. The United States can as allies against the so-called almost totally controlled press, it is majority, ISIS, Al Qaeda, and sincerely empathize and state at the Axis Powers of Germany, Italy safe to say anti-American feeling is their affiliates and offshoots highest levels that none of us want and Japan. German Nazis were on the rise. treat it as verbal ammunition, to repeat those devastating wartime a self-styled "Master Race," in Additionally, all of The Big accusing The West of "killing experiences. their minds superior to all other Five have internal social and Muslims". That helps to draw America's relations with China peoples. Others being inferior, they economic problems. If history be Islamic recruits to their side. and Russia have had ups and could be maimed, tortured, raped, a guide, that can present further downs since World War Two ended. 3) In retaliation, Islamist robbed, exterminated. For Islamist complications as leaders try to turn During that war, while Chinese extremists kidnap and/or kill extremists race is not an issue. their public's opinion elsewhere, were battling the Japanese, they innocent Christians. Religion is. Islam, as they interpret blaming their own mistakes and were simultaneously fighting a and enact it, supersedes every faith failures on others, including foreign 4) During the time of the civil war which the Communists and religious practice but their governments. This "scapegoating" Protestant Reformation and won. With both China and Russia own. They kill and even sacrifice can make negotiating difficult and Catholic Counter-Reformation, now communist, "The Cold War" themselves as suicide bombers, treacherous. Muslims did not choose sides. began. It thawed somewhat during "martyrs" in their perception, while Yet accommodations can be Nor should we. Disputes among President Richard Nixon's time, a upholding their beliefs. Muslims reached provided intelligent, Sunnis, Shiites and splinter period of "table tennis diplomacy" who disagree with them are put to informed leaders come to the fore Islamic groups must be resolved and détente. When Deng Xiaoping death. Intolerant of anyone else, and alert people everywhere to the by Muslims, without external rose to power in China, politically they being "pure" and all others tragedies inherent in present and interference. the country remained under tight being "infidels," they are in mindset future wars. Wise leaders will work 5) Americans dislike dictatorships communist control, but capitalism similar to enemies the the Allies to stop conflicts.Confrontation must with good reason. But are was introduced. China now has fought and defeated in World War yield to cooperation for the sake of our Muslim nations, clans and a broad, rising middle class and Two. children and grandchildren, for the tribes, ready for democracy? a viable stock market. In Russia, In order to restore stability, a sake of human survival. Strongmen such as Iraq's Boris Yeltsin flirted with democracy, new version of the 20th century Concerning Islamic extremists Saddam Hussein and Libya's but he proved too weak to carry it wartime alliance (The Allies) should and, for that matter, domestic Muammar Gaddafi at least forward. be renewed. In population, size and terrorists, a counter-campaign maintained stability in their Relations have deteriorated resources, the United States, China to their hatred should be heard lands. Our invasion of Iraq under President Obama. With and Russia constitute a Big Three, and seen in all American media, unleashed a hornet's nest of Syria in the grip of civil war, Mr. (with India and Brazil, a Big Five) including the social media, extolling militant Islamists, who are Obama told the world that if Syria's power bloc. Together with their the values of free and open societies, angry at us even as they feud President Bashar al-Assad used friends and allies, Islamic nations where choices can be made and among themselves. chemical weapons, he would cross included, this gigantic bloc can possibilities exist for a better life a "Red Line," implying America 6) Recent history has shown that defeat terrorists who, at various and a brighter future here on earth. JULY 2015 | UCO REPORTER | PAGE A29 2015-16 SEASON SHOW TICKETS Now On Sale at Ticket Office or Online at https://gateaccess.net PAGE A30 | UCO REPORTER | AUGUST 2015

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Saturday, Aug. 1, Saturday, Aug. 8, Saturday, Aug. 15, Saturday, Aug. 22, 8 p.m. 8 p.m. 8 p.m. 8 p.m. Shindigs Sammy Weber Grace Azar Maltz Jupiter “Back in the Daze” — & Stacey Steele with Randy Bella Theatre Youth relive the happy days of “Generations” — a father- Captivating audiences with fine Touring Co. the past daughter musical show music and tasteful humor Budding young dance troupe.

MOVIE SCHEDULE Afternoon showings are at 1:45PM — Tuesday & Sunday. Evening Showings are at 6:45 PM. The 1st Monday Evening & Tuesday Afternoon showings of each new movie (some movies are shown two Mondays and Tuesdays) will have “Closed Caption” (for the hearing impaired) when available. No charge for residents. AUGUST 2015 MOVIES Saturday, Aug. 29, 8 p.m. 8/2 Sun 1:45PM THE LAST OF ROBIN HOOD (R, 94 min.) Rated R for Adult Situations 8/3 Mon 6:45PM Dakota Fanning, Kevin Kline, Susan Sarandon. The last days in the life of legendary Hollywood actor Errol Flynn. Jose & Patti 8/4 Tue 1:45PM Directed by Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland. (continued from last month)

“Musical Journey Through 8/6 Thu 6:45PM BIG EYES (PG-13, 106 min.) Amy Adams, Christoph Waltz, Krysten Ritter The Decades” — 8.9 Sun 1:45PM A drama about the awakening of the painter Margaret Keane, her phenomenal success in the 1950s, Classic Pop and Rock’n’Roll 8/10 Mon 6:45PM and the subsequent legal difficulties she had with her husband, who claimed credit for her works in the 1960s. 8/11 Tue 1:45PM Directed by Tim Burton 8/13 Thu 6:45PM

“R” Rated Movies 8/16 Sun 1:45PM UNBROKEN (PG-13, 137 min.) Jack O’Connell, Takamasa Ishihara, Domhnall Gleeson “R” Rated (under 16 requires 8/17 Mon 6:45PM Angelina Jolie directed. After a near-fatal plane crash in WWII, Olympian Louis Zamperini spends a harrowing accompanying parent or adult guardian). 8/18 Tue 1:45PM 47 days in a raft with two fellow crewmen before he’s caught by the Japanese navy and sent to a Additional ratings for this movie are: 8/20 Thu 6:45PM prisoner-of-war camp. V for Violence 8/23 Sun 1:45PM L for Language (strong language and drug content) N for Nudity (graphic nudity) 8/24 Mon 6:45PM BLACK OR WHITE (PG-13, 121 min.) Kevin Costner, Octavia Spencer, Jillian Estell SC for Sexual Content (pervasive 8/25 Tue 1:45PM A grieving widower is drawn into a custody battle over his granddaughter, whom he helped language including sexual references and situations) 8/27 Thu 6:45PM raise her entire life. Mike Binder directs. An “R” rated motion picture, in the view of the 8/30 Sun 1:45PM Rating Board, contains some adult lmaterial. An “R” 3/31 Mon 6:45PM rated motion picture may include adult themes, adult activity, hard language, intense or persistent *No admission to be charged violence, sexually-oriented nudity, drug abuse or Entertainment information is provided by W.P.R.F. other elements. Due to a wide viewing audience, Any questions regarding Clubhouse entertainment should be WPRF will not censure “R” rated movies. Therefore, if you find any of the above offensive, WPRF suggest directed to W.P.R.F. at 640-3120. you “OPT OUT” of seeing this movie. PAGE A32 | UCO REPORTER | AUGUST 2015 Century Village Happenings

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Rita Rudner Beginnings: A Tribute To The Music Of Chicago Savannah Jack Famous for her satirical one liners and Vegas’ A brilliant tribute to one of America’s greatest rock That unique, toe-tapping and versatile band is hottest ticket in town bands back!

Tony Orlando In Concert Herman’s Hermits The Futurist Always a huge hit with Century Village audiences Starring Peter Noone - Be ‘Into Something Starring Adam Trent - An outrageous mix of Good’ with this very talented band magic, comedy and song and dance

Forever Tango In Concert Menopause – The Musical® Marcus Terell & The Serenades A glorious, sizzling and steamy homage to the “You’ll love it. It’s hilarious. Go see it”…Joy Come along on a musical journey through reality dance Behar of The View television PAGE B2 | UCO REPORTER | AUGUST 2015 Resident Theatre at THE EXPERTS IN MEN’S Century Village: Two Groups, SEXUAL HEALTH Two Approaches

BY DONALD FOSTER

“What do you want to be when these productions, and I can report you grow up?” Every child is asked one true thing: everybody laughs, this stale question, usually at parties both on the stage and in the audience. by childless adults who don’t have These productions are a good time. a clue what to say to a child. I used The Actors Studio, a group that to tell adults that I wanted to be an has been entertaining the residents astronaut, probably because it was in Century Village for over 20 years, Reclaim Your Vitality! a better response than “I don’t have meets on Monday nights in classroom a clue because I’m a kid” or “I want B. This group, which performs two to live in Century Village like my to three times per year, does not grandparents,” which was actually use microphones, lighting or stage When the Pills Fail, true, but weird. Every child probably set-ups, and present their shows in has an idea what they would like classroom B, where the acoustics best to do, or become, and few of those meet their requirements. The Actors WE CAN HELP! ideas actually happen in real life Studio typically does not include because, well, there are only like fifty musical or dance numbers in their • Customized ED Treatments, astronauts in the whole world and productions, and focuses on reading 99% Effective they are all really good at math. and playwriting. I have not attended an • Innovative Low Here in Century Village, many Actors Studio performance, but I recall adults are actually fulfilling the ideas enjoying similar groups in New York, Testosterone Treatments that they had when they were young, in small venues with stage set-ups that • Non-Surgical Hair pursuing interests and talents that can best be described as minimalist, perhaps were not possible during lives requiring the viewer to create scenes Restoration Treatment of work and family management. A in the mind’s eye, and allowing for • Premature Ejaculation lot of this is creative work: painting, concentration on both the written (PE) Treatments photography, writing, and acting. word and the actor’s voices and facial There are two theatre groups in expressions. The settings are smaller, • Non-Surgical Penile Century Village, which involve many which provide audiences the chance to Enhancements of these creative artists and provide interact with the players, and the actors pretty good entertainment for the feed off of the energy of the crowd. • Complete Privacy - rest of us. These “Readers and Writers” theatre All Male Staff The Act II Community Theater groups are where actors and writers get meets at the Clubhouse every to practice and sharpen their craft in a Join the men who feel young and Wednesday at 7:00 p.m., usually relaxed atmosphere. in Classroom C. This group puts All of this creative activity is energetic again and reclaimed their on three or four shows a year, and pointless without people who come sexual vitality, because they members participate in all aspects out to enjoy it, and, happily, many had the courage to call of the production: acting, costumes, Century Villagers do just that. Why music, lighting and working as not come to the clubhouse and enjoy Simply Men’s Health! backstage crew. I attended one of these groups yourself? Simply ONE visit Act II Community Theater WILL change your life forever! Presents: Star Reflections Call (561) 459-5356 BY LANNY HOWE www.SimplyMensHealth.com Your favorite Act II performers will mix with an impersonation of Phyllis be back again on Wednesday, August Diller by our own Phyllis Frishberg, 5405 Okeechobee Blvd, Suite 205 19th ,with a nostalgic evening of with Kitty & John Gragg who go at music and comedy from movies and it in "How Could You Believe Me?", West Palm Beach, FL 33417 TV shows of the past. and with Steve Mussman and Terry How many of you remember Burkoff in "Anything You Can Do, I "Toot, Toot, Tootsie, Good-bye" Can Do Better" -- and other songs. Show your Century Village from when Al Jolson first sang it in The performers have improved ID Badge or proof 1927? Not too many? Well, maybe microphones now and some pretty you remember Tony Bennett singing cool costumes. If you'll cut them of residency for it at a later date. You'll see and hear some slack as you always so kindly "Tootsie" and over 25 other numbers do, remembering they're past their performed, from "Singing in the prime like the rest of us, I think Rain" with “Sheldon Notgarnie” to you'll have a very enjoyable evening. 20% Off "Put the Blame on Mame" with Act “Star Reflections” will be performed Discount cannot be combined II's flamenco dancer Hilda Ortega to on Wednesday, August 19, 2015, with any other offers. "Que Sera Sera" by Ellie Palmisano. starting at 7:30 p.m. at Room C in You'll find some comedy in the the Clubhouse. AUGUST 2015 | UCO REPORTER | PAGE B3 NORTON MUSEUM OF ART “Going Places” — An Exhibit for People Who Don’t Like “Art”!

BY BOBBI LEVIN

The Norton Museum of Art’s main summer exhibition, Going Places: Transportation Designs from the Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf Collection, focuses on the “art of transportation design” during the mid-20th century, and is on view June 25 through January 10. This is a “must see” exhibit for those of us who may mistakenly think that a visit to an art museum means viewing only ancient artifacts, statues, and paintings that have no relationship to our life in WPB in 2015. “Going Places” proves that art exists everywhere - if we open our

This is a “must see” exhibit for those of us who may mistakenly think that a visit to an art museum means viewing only ancient artifacts, statues, and paintings that have no relationship to our life in WPB in 2015. eyes and minds just a bit wider. Featuring more than 200 Advertising art from "Going Places” objects, “Going Places” includes design drawings, concept sketches, inventing new vehicles.” grille or recessed door handle. About the renderings, advertising art, and I was intrigued by the concept The advertising art is wonderful. Norton Museum posters, as well as models of trains, sketches drawn by mechanical Shiny convertibles driven by beautiful planes, and automobiles. Unless engineers that foreshadowed radical young women, train tracks that The Norton is located at 1451 S. you traveled by covered wagon, the new designs for the transportation disappear at a distant horizon, and Olive Ave. in West Palm Beach, FL., exhibition examines how we literally industry. These drawings, often handsome businessmen emerging and is open Tuesday, Wednesday, rescued from from prop planes all evoke memories Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 company paper of the past. The drawings may take p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; shredders, show you back to happy moments in your and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Closed what a design own life - perhaps your first date in a on Mondays and major Holidays). will look like car or your first trip to an airport or Palm Beach County residents receive long before it boarding a huge Greyhound Bus for a free admission every Saturday with actually exists. vacation away from home. proof of residency. For additional I left the Lucky us — we don’t have to go far information, please call (561) 832- exhibition with to see “Going Places”. 5196, or visit www.norton.org an appreciation for the machines that Illustrations of birds at Norton Museum of Art get Americans where they arrived at Century Village. It want to go. In the early 20th highlights the imaginative designers century, steam engines gave way to who created the look of the 20th- diesel engines and trains became century vehicles that moved us faster and more efficient. With its around and changed the way we stainless steel exterior, the 1934 travel. The show includes period Burlington Zephyr was sleek and its newsreels, TV ads, and clips from aerodynamic design ushered in a new classic films and television programs. era of railroad history. In the 1950’s, Guest curator Matthew Bird, auto manufacturers used the public’s a professor of Industrial Design enthusiasm for air travel by adding at the Rhode Island School of features such as soaring tailfins and Design, writes, “Going Places bullet noses to their cars. is the story of how engineering Although I have absolutely and design ingenuity created the no interest in what makes one transportation options we take for motorized vehicle any better than granted today, and how artists and another, I found the detailed models designers developed amazing tools of cars, trains and planes incredibly -- wind-tunnel test models, cut-away interesting. I left the exhibition models, detailed renderings — to appreciating the inherent beauty communicate these advances while found in a well designed radiator Modernist paintings at Norton Museum of Art PAGE B4 | UCO REPORTER | AUGUST 2015 SERVICES

SECURITY REPORT 2015 INVESTIGATIONS TRANSPORTATION By Ed Black MONTH SALES RENTALS OCCUPANTS TOTAL by Lori Torres JANUARY 67 32 16 115 Our security The committee company, Kent FEBRUARY 71 32 17 120 thanks the twenty Security Services, MARCH 92 46 26 164 guests who has been on the APRIL 75 45 13 133 attended our July job for more MAY 56 31 9 96 meeting. Dorthea than six months. JUNE 67 32 11 110 Moore and There are many Edwin Gonzales reasons that the represented UCO Security Committee selected Daily Activity Reports: When If Kent fails to accomplish results Academy Bus Lines. Many of our this company to protect our Village. a Rover is dispatched, a Daily on matters on the list presented to guests voiced their opinions with Two of these are their technological Activity Report must be created, so them, an emergency meeting of the the summer route to Publix on the capabilities and the company’s ability the resident requesting the Rover’s Security Committee would be held Internal 1 Bus; they want it to run to provide proper supervision of the participation may see the results of prior to the Officers’ Meeting so that hourly. A motion was put forth on guard force during their tours of the investigation. Post-event analysis a new vote could be taken. this suggestion, discussion followed, duty. Both of these strengths result by management, in cooperation It is our hope that the list of and the committee voted. The in effective dispute resolution that, with the Security Committee, is an concerns presented to Kent Security motion was not passed. In August, when needed, satisfies most residents’ important tool for improving our will be addressed and resolved, Internal Bus 2 will go to Publix every complaints. security service. A Daily Activity allowing the committee to see the other hour. While progress has been made Report must be generated for progress that we have been working Another solution was suggested: toward improving our security EVERY dispatched incident, without toward. The healthy discussion and that the Combo Bus should visit service, a number of very important exception. debate that took place at the July Publix on its weekend route. The issues continue to concern the “Waving in”: There have been 3 meeting served as a warning to committee voted to accept this committee. A list of these concerns continuing reports of "wave-ins" by Kent Security to take the concerns motion. Nana's Diner and Lowes will was presented to Kent at the last gatehouse guards, allowing certain of the Security Committee seriously. be removed from the route in order to meeting of the security committee visitors, such as pizza deliverers, We will keep you, the homeowners, accommodate this change. For your and are listed below: taxi drivers and medical vehicles, informed on the progress. information, we are visiting Publix Cross training for newly hired to enter without logging the driver New Technology: The priority gate 22 times a day during the week and guards and for senior guards into the ABDI system. It has also system now works in the safest mode 16 times a day on weekends. who work at the Clubhouse: been reported that some regular or to eliminate traffic hazards when two Your suggestions and comments Clubhouse guards must be trained frequently authorized guests are vehicles enter the gate area at the same are always welcome. If your name to know exactly what the gatehouse being permitted to enter with no time. Guests may be allowed in by the and phone number are not on the and rover guards are required to do effort made to log them in. All visitors, security guard raising the gate, but form we will not investigate the in the performance of their duties. regardless of frequency or familiarity they must wait until the resident side complaint. Please remember to have Training every guard to perform with staff, must be logged into the gate closes. The resident side must your ID ready and arrive at your stop at every security post in the Village ABDI database to create a record of also wait for the closing of the guest 10 minutes early. ensures flexibility in our security their entrance to Century Village. lane before the resident side opens. Happy riding! coverage and allows for more effective When a security-related incident Both guest and resident lanes will management of the security staff. occurs, this database will assist in experience a minor delay due to this New guards need to be familiarized the investigation. Furthermore, the safety measure. The purpose of this SAFETY with our unique senior community. logging in of EVERY vehicle and delay is to prevent two vehicles from Senior guards, who are familiar with visitor serves as a deterrent to crime. passing through the gate at the same by George Franklin the special needs of our residents, On July 3, 2015, the Security time. If you notice that the gate arm can be instrumental in this regard. Committee considered a motion does not go up immediately when you Hi folks. This Better oversight of all guards to exercise the part of the security approach, DO NOT BACK UP. Just article is in response and periodic review of each contract that permits UCO to wait, and the arm will go up when it is to many persons guard’s performance: This terminate, with 60 days notice, your turn to enter. who have asked important function is to be carried the contract with Kent Security If anyone has a concern about the for information out using video cameras, which were Services. This action would, in any actions of our Security staff, PLEASE on bicycle riding, installed to assist in the training event, require the approval and bring that written complaint to the not only here in process. These cameras need to be recommendation of the Officers UCO office so we may investigate the Village but employed as intended, and periodic and Executive Board before final and respond. Measures can be taken anywhere. How many of you know reviews of each guard’s performance, presentation to the Delegate that will eliminate the recurrence that a bike is subject to motor vehicle using video material, should be used Assembly. However, this motion of such activity in the future, and laws? This means that when you ride to identify, reward and retain key to terminate the security contract your feedback will help improve our on a street, you are subject to the employees. resulted in a tie vote, failing to pass. security service. same laws as a motorized vehicle. Continued on next page ANY

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Continued from previous page his floor (your ceiling) becomes as INSURANCE have been certain modifications to hot as it is outdoors. Likewise, if you the form, the most notable being the You CAN be ticketed for running a live in the top floor condo, both your By Toni Salometo part regarding “roof attachments.” As stop sign or red light and also if you floor and unfortunately your ceiling you remember, most of our buildings happen to cause an accident. Safety get uncomfortably warm. Fans can As many of our eagle-eyed unit were downgraded to “clips” in 2010. is foremost of course. only circulate that warm air that may owners have noticed, the Mitigation With the new revision, about half The biggest problem is bicycle be warmer than the outdoor air, with Reports that were of those roofs have been upgraded riding on sidewalks. Do you know the little relief, sapping your energy and completed in to “single wrap.” This upgrade has pedestrian has the right of way? Now causing hyperthermia, overheating June of 2010 have been advantageous to both the what does that mean? You can't just you and possibly leading to death. expired. As you associations and the individual unit run the person off the sidewalk. Go AIR CONDITIONERS: There know, for the last owners who have used the new forms around them or sound a bell or other are two types in Century Village: 3+ years I have when renewing their homeowners’ warning device as you approach. through-the-wall units and central- been advising policies. With the revision, however, You need to install these on your ducted (central air) units. Let’s look associations to request a 2012 a small number of associations have bike. That's not a law but just good at the through-the-wall units first. Mitigation Report revision, which been downgraded to “toe nail,” which common sense. The larger of the two kinds is located would give an additional 2 years. has increased premiums, and some Riding at night? Oh brother, below the windows in the living room, Many associations have taken associations have stayed at “clip.” does that cause problems! Install where air is conditioned, i.e., humidity advantage of this revised form and I’m We also have a few associations reflectors on your bike wheels. You extracted and some dust and pollen not addressing this column to them. where the date of the last reroofing is can also purchase a blinking red light trapped in the filter. Cold air is heavy! First, let’s consider the importance not available. This also affects your for the back of your seat or on your There is usually, however, insufficient of the Mitigation Reports. They Mitigation Report adversely. Knowing belt or backpack facing rearwards. circulation because cold air hugs save you money on your insurance the when and who is very important, Always wear light-colored clothing the lower two feet and needs help to premiums. Mitigation Reports rate and cost saving. Usually finding out while riding at night. You can also circulate. For the most efficient use of the wind worthiness of your building when and who has pulled a permit will purchase reflective tape or clothing the conditioned air, fans should also be or unit. What is “wind worthiness”? get the answer. to ride with. operated at a moderate speed to either It’s the ability of your building to So, if you’re one of those Most of these suggestions blow the warm air downward or lift withstand winds of a certain velocity associations that has put off getting a also apply to using a motorized the cool air upward. This will circulate or an estimation of how much damage new Mitigation Report, I recommend wheelchair or scooter. With a the cool, somewhat dry air to where it will be done to your building and doing so ASAP. Summer is a slow time wheelchair, motorized or not, I can affect you when standing or bring roof under certain wind conditions. and the inspection takes at most a strongly suggest a fluorescent flag the warmer air down to where it can be Included in the report are the age, half hour. And, the price is still a very attached to a whip stick. Attach reconditioned. construction material, shape and how economical $99. rear lights for night riding and The visual proof of a properly certain construction parts of your Please call (officers and board always use sidewalks and pedestrian operating air conditioner can be seen building and roof were built -- trusses, members only) and tell us your name, crosswalks. Do not use your scooter when water discharges below the parapets, roof attachments, etc. address and phone number and we’ll or wheelchair in the street. These through-the-wall unit outdoors. These revised Mitigation Reports get an inspector to call you and set safety items can be purchased at any Central air conditioners deliver (Form OIR-B1-1802 Rev 1-12) are up an appointment. Do it for your bike store. Remember, your safety is cooled air through registers just below used for all 1-3 story buildings. There association and your unit owners. of the utmost importance. the ceiling. The air falls downward When parking or storing your and is finally recaptured in the return non-motorized mode of transport, vent, from where it passes into the air use a lock device to prevent theft and handler. A variety of filters may be used. secure your vehicle to a solid object. The most awkward and inconvenient If your security device has a key, take one is the fabric mesh type that requires CAM Report the key with you. washing frequently and drying before That's about it for this month. reinstalling. The most convenient is the accordion-folded paper type that BY TED HERRLE, LCAM is 1” thick, reinforced with a light wire MAINTENANCE: mesh on one side and bordered with a Sinkhole Between Operating Fans vs. Air heavy paper wrap on the outer edge. An example of size might be 18” x Conditioners During 20” x 1”. Prices range from a mere $4.00 Bedford H and I Summer Months to an expensive $16.00, depending upon your need to extract things like by Dom Guaragia, There appears to be sinkhole The county has been notified in pollen and allergens. During times that leads to what I believe is a order to rule out the possibility of when your air conditioner operates, storm drain line between Bedford a waterline rupture. Summer is whenever the inside temperature rises u n d e r w a y , H and I. I monitored the area over I expect the contractor, who I am above the setting, the AC thermostat Saturday and Sunday of last week told successfully repaired a similar bringing both should be set no lower than 10 degrees high humidity and as of today (Monday, July break here at Century Village, below the outdoor temperature, 20, 2015), there does not appear should be on the job soon. In the and high optimally at 78 degrees F. temperatures. to be any further deterioration. meanwhile, the area is well marked A less expensive filter can serve for I also called Waste Pro to have off with the yellow caution tape. We use air about two months effectively and conditioning them move the dumpster that is Residents are advised, for reasons efficiently. A filter loaded with dust, abutting the sinkhole. of safety, to avoid this area. and ceiling fans to stay cool. However, etc., will put an unnecessary load on there is a significant difference in the the unit and could reduce the life results from merely running fans vs. expectancy of the air handler. If your operating air conditioners and fans AC unit is connected to a humidistat, together. it should be in the ON position and ROTARY CEILING FANS: With set no higher than 60 degrees F. when Unable to Get an Auto Decal slightly-angled blades, a rotating fan you are on vacation. The humidistat merely moves the existing air up or overrides the thermostat, preventing down in an enclosed area and has no the thermostat from controlling the effect upon altering the temperature unit until the relative humidity exceeds During ID Office Hours? or humidity levels. The motion of the the setting. While you are away, a high moving air over your skin renders the temperature is irrelevant. (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to Noon, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.) feeling of coolness and lowers the rate The above are suggestions that will of perspiration. assure that you will not succumb to Call for an appointment: From May through November, heat-related problems during our hot when your upstairs neighbor is away summer months. Be well and stay cool 561-640-3120, Ext. 4 and his condo is as hot as it is outdoors, and healthy. PAGE B6 | UCO REPORTER | AUGUST 2015 ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS

Do not resubmit dates for events al- BABY BOOMERS CLUB CENTURY VILLAGE MESSENGER ready appearing unless there is a cor- Meetings 3rd Wednesday each month CLUB ITALIAN AMERICAN CULTURE rection. There is no charge for listings. at 3:30 PM. Contact Lynn at Lynn Further info: Ed Grossman at 631- CLUB: (IACC) OF CENTURY *ALL SUBMISSIONS ADDRESSED [email protected] for further informa- 742-1300 or e-mail edwardrgross- VILLAGE TO [email protected] tion. The Baby Boomers are cruis- [email protected]. Meets every third Wednesday of (All meetings are in the main Club- ing to Cuba, January 8, 2016 for month, 1 PM in CH party room. Call house unless stated otherwise.) seven nights. This trip is open to all CENTURY VILLAGE ORCHESTRA Fausto @478-1821. IACC Bowling: ev- but space is limited. Please contact Meet every Monday in Classroom C ery Sat. morning 9 am Verdes Lanes. [email protected] for further in- at 1:15 to 3:35 PM. More informa- For information call Lenny 561-471- ACT II COMMUNITY THEATER formation. tion call Rickie @ 683-0869 or Joel @ 2603 or Fausto: 561-478-1821. Cou- PRESENTS 688-9455. We need trombone players, ples and Individuals welcome. $7 Act 2 Community Theater — Now BALLROOM DANCE GROUP string players and percussion players. per week. Upcoming events: August holding auditions for our next pro- Meets Mondays 2 - 4 PM, Party Room, Golden Corral Luncheon contact duction. We are looking for singers, except 2nd Monday is Art Room. No CENTURY VILLAGE Fausto 478-1821. Casino trip August dancers and performers for this Vari- charge. Info: Herb at 471-1888 WOODWORKING CLUB 27 contact Fausto 478-1821. Grand ety show to be performed in August. Meets 6 days a week from 8:30 AM to Celebration Cruise: 2 Night Cruises Act 2 Meets Wednesday evenings in BIBLE STUDY GROUP - ‘TASTE & 11:30 AM. Please come and join us in and 2 Night stay at Grand Lucayan Clubhouse classroom C, 7:00PM. Act SEE’ our hobby shop. Resort all inclusive, 10/21 Contact 2 Community Theater Presents: Star Non-denominational group. Meets 954-414-1320 ext. 256 Reflections - August 19th, 7:30 p.m. every Sunday, 5 PM, Classroom A . CENWEST FISHING CLUB JEWISH WAR VETERANS POST Classroom C: A Music and Comedy Info: Leonore 478-9459 Meets 1st Wednesday of each month #501 tribute to Movies and Television. 3:00 to 4:30 PM Classroom B. For B’NAI B’RITH CENTURY UNIT more Information call Al at 242-0351 Meet 1st Sunday of month at Cypress ACTORS STUDIO OF CENTURY #5367 or Capt. Mike at 570-445-4391. Lakes Clubhouse. Breakfast, 9 AM. VILLAGE Annual Membership Fee $25. Break- Guest speakers. Activities include ser- Meetings 7 PM every Monday, Class- fast meetings fourth Sunday of month CHIT CHAT GROUP vicing VA patients. Howard @ 478-2780. room B. No experience necessary. at Congregation Anshei Sholom with A friendly group of chatters who meet JEWISH WAR VETERANS POST Info: Chuck 688-0071. entertainment and speakers. 1st and 3rd Tuesday. 2 PM in Class- #520 room B. For information call Rhoda AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE CENTURY VILLAGE ARTISTS @ 686-0835. Chit Chat Group will Meet 4th Sunday of month at Elks CLUB We welcome all Century Village resi- suspend meetings in July, August and Lodge, Belvedere Rd. Continental Meet neighbors in your community dents to view our artwork on 1st and September and resume in October. breakfast, 9 AM followed by meeting. and make new friends during trips 2nd floor of main Clubhouse. Info Information: Phil @ 686-2086. and local social events. Our club wel- about purchase or display -- Beth Bak- CHRISTIAN CLUB/CHRISTIAN MEN JUDITH EPSTEIN CHAPTER OF comes EVERYONE. Calling all card er @ 684-3166. Meets 1st Wednesday of each month, HADASSAH players: meet us in the clubhouse 1 PM in Party Room. For Information Meet 3rd Wednesday of month at cardroom. For more information, CENTURY VILLAGE BOOK CLUB call Grace @ 640-5279. Christian Club Congregation Anshei Sholom. call Armelia at 561-682-9848. We’re We are already working on books for will suspend meetings for the sum- going bowling! Carpooling from the next season. For more information mer. We will resume at our next meet- KARAOKE clubhouse, $5 per game and $3 Shoe call 640-6944 or email arzj@Hotmail. ing on 10/1. Rental. All skill levels are welcome. com Tuesdays 6 - 9 PM,in Party Room For more information, call Terry at COUNTRY LINE DANCING hosted by Marshall Eads. Fridays 6 - 9 PM, hosted by Janisse Lahoe. 561-249-7262. PLEASE NOTE: no CENTURY VILLAGE BRIDGE CLUB Country and Regular, Monday 9 to 4th Sunday Socials in July & August. Activities four times weekly. Card 10:30 AM in Party Room. Call Frankie KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS Future events: 9/27: Sunday Social, Room A, Clubhouse. Call Kristy @ 777-5712. October (date to be announced): bus Brown 640-3120 ext. 0 or Bill Halprin International Fraternal Order excursion to gospel brunch in Orlan- (248) 672-2292. Advanced registra- DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF CENTURY KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS, Palm Beach do, FL, November 2015: Duck Island tion is required for lessons and/or Su- VILLAGE Rainbow Lodge #203 meets the 2nd potluck picnic. For additional event and 4th Tuesdays in Century Village pervised Play. Scheduled events: ($5/ Next meeting: 9/17. For info call: and membership information call Walgreens/Medical building, CSI 2nd play)- Bridge lessons: beginners: Mon Mae Duke @ 687-0238 or Sam Oser @ Sylvesta 561-697-2391 or Eula 561- Floor-Rear at 1:00pm. The Lodge wel- 1-3 PM, intermediates: Mon 3:30-5:30 689-3974. 598-8405. PM, supervised play: Wed. 10:30AM comes new members, dual members, - 12:30 PM, Duplicate Bridge: Wed. GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION transferees, and Pythian reinstate- AITZ CHAIM 1:00-4:30 PM, Sat. 1:00-4:30 PM. GROUP ments regardless of inactive years of Daily services 8:00 AM. Mincha and service. WE WELCOME-ALL MEN! Meet 1st and 3rd Thurs. afternoons Maariv at Sundown, Sisterhood 3rd Participate in social and charitable CENTURY VILLAGE CAMERA CLUB 1:30 PM, Card Room B. .We discuss Monday of month 10:00 AM. Char- events. Collation after each meeting. Any questions, e-mail Ken Graff at short readings of “Great Works” of lotte 917-815-7711; Charlotte 478- For further info, call Irv 683-4049. [email protected]. literature that continue to have mean- 8756; Anita 686-9083. ing for us today. Roz @ 689-8444. CENTURY VILLAGE COMPUTER MERRY MINSTRELS OF CENTURY ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP VILLAGE CLUB HASTINGS CUE CLUB An informational meeting for this Looking for ladies and gentlemen Meet 1st Thursday May through Oct. Welcoming New Members. We play new support group will be held on who enjoy singing and entertaining. 1 PM in Classroom C. Annual Dues Mon. - Sat. 9:30 AM - 12 noon. Bernie 8/11 at the clubhouse. All are wel- Meet every Thurs. 10 AM - 11 AM in are $12. Call Kathy @ 252-8495 or @ 684-2064 or Zev @ 290-4824. come. Please call Carmen Watson @ visit our website at: cv-computerclub- Music Room B. Come join us. Call Louis or Anna @ 247-8819 or cvmer- 469-1220 or email @ carmenrwat- wpb.com. HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS OF THE [email protected]. [email protected] for more info. PALM BEACHES CENTURY VILLAGE CRAFT ANSHEI SHOLOM Meets 1st Wednesday of month 9:30 MIND SPA DISCUSSION GROUP CREATIONS KNITTING- AM, Golden Lakes Temple. Bus pro- Planning a PARTY? -- rent our NEW- Meet 2nd and 4th Thurs. 1:30 PM, CROCHETING CLUB vided from Century Village Club- LY REFURBISHED HALL for your Classroom A. All invited for in-depth Meets every Tues. 9:30 AM-12 PM house. Information: call Kathy @ 689- next affair (strictly kosher). For infor- discussions of significant issues. NO Craft room (104). We create items do- 0393. mation, call 684-3213. Fri. Evening nated to – The Teacup Preemie Pro- MEETING IN JUNE, JULY OR AU- GUST. Allan @ 687-3602. Services @ 5:00 PM, Saturday Ser- gram & Veterans. IRISH AMERICAN CLUB vices 8:45 AM and 5:00 PM Minyan: “We extend our best wishes to all, for Mondays and Thursdays at 9:00 AM. NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT CENTURY VILLAGE GUN CLUB a healthy, happy Summer. There are Upcoming Event: 8/19- Sisterhood RETIREES Meets every 2nd Tuesday 7 PM in no meetings held between May and Card Party at 11:30 AM. N.Y.C. Transit Retirees, Anyone in- Classroom C. Every meeting has a October. See you all on Tuesday, 11/3. terested in attending a meeting of guest speaker. For information call 2015. Contact person is Robert @ 917- the New York City Transit Retirees of George at 471-9929. 704-0223. Florida, West Palm Beach Chapter, please call Kathy - 689-0393. AUGUST 2015 | UCO REPORTER | PAGE B7 ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS

NORTHERN STARS PROACTIVE RESIDENTS PROJECTS THE SCRABBLE CLUB OF CENTURY VILLAGE SOCIAL SENIORS CLUB Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Mon- COMMITTEE, INC. AKA PRPC VILLAGE Meets every 2nd and 4th Thurs. 7 day each month - 6 to 9 PM - Party We are a non-profit group of CV resi- Every Tues. 6 PM 2nd Floor Card PM - 9 PM in Party Room. Single Room. Enjoy singing, dancing, re- dent owners concerned with Village Room. For information call Lucy @ senior residents. Planning upcom- freshments and good wholesome issues. For information and meet- 729-0705. ing outings. Annual dues $10. Info fun. Yearly dues $5.00.per person. For ing schedule check our Blog at the Milt Cohen 429-5778. May 28th will further info, call Janisse @ 586-291- following:proactive-committee. UNITED ORDER TRUE SISTERS be our last meeting of the season- we 8286 or email to: northernstarsbo@ blogspot.com A non-sectarian Cancer service group. will resume meeting on August 28th. hotmail.com. Our last meeting for REPUBLICAN CLUB Meetings the 2nd Mon. monthly at Upcoming events: details for our an- this season will be 4/27. We will meet The Republican Club of Century Vil- 11:30 AM in Party Room. For infor- nual Thanksgiving Dinner will be an- again on 11/9. lage meets every third Thursday of mation call Marion Polansky @ 684- nounced at our August meeting and every month at 1:30 PM in the Club- 5814 or Marlene Schnitzer @ 683- will be published in this newspaper. OWLS (OLDER - WISER- LOYAL- house Art Room. Cookies and coffee 1208. SENIORS) will be served. For info call Alan 561- WALL STREET CLUB HAVE A GREAT SUMMER! Our 907- 0357. UNITERS SOCIAL CLUB OF Local resident of CV has formed a next meeting 10/12, 3PM at the party CENTURY VILLAGE club regarding the stock market. We room, members only. For membership RUSSIAN CLUB A group of awesome diverse people are not professionals. We are looking info, call Angelo @ 687-7575. Meets every 2nd Thurs. monthly at 3 coming together in a united way for for fresh ideas. Call Don 254-0917. We PM in the Art Room If you have any social times. Bring a guest or come meet every Wednesday at 4:30PM at PHILADELPHIA CLUB questions, please call Tamara @ 712- alone and meet other like minded the Oxford clubhouse. The Greater Philadelphia Club meets 1417. individuals. Meet up every second the first Thursday of each month at Sunday of each month in Club House YIDDISH CULTURE GROUP 12:30 PM in the Clubhouse Party SAILING CLUB Craft Room. For additional informa- Meets Tuesday mornings 10:00 AM, Room, with lunch and entertainment. Meets every 2nd Fri. 10 AM, Class- tion, call Esther 561 635-4298 or 561 CV Clubhouse. For info, call Lois at 561-683-3884. room C. Info: Ron @ 683-8672. 328-7935. Like us on Facebook/Unit- ed Social Club of Century Village. PICKLEBALL SHUFFLEBOARD CLUB Welcoming new members to the Pick- Everyone welcome. Equipment pro- leball club. Courts open at 8:00 each vided. We play every Tues 7PM. May morning, great way to meet new peo- thru October. Previous experience not ple, exercise and have lots of fun. For necessary. Learn as you play. Info, call more info, call Barbara Di Domenico Jack @ 640-3373. Important @ 716-499-6737. Come join us to learn and play the fastest growing sport in SNORKEL CLUB the USA. For information call Ron Helms 683- 8672 Phone Numbers PRESIDENT UMBRELLA CLUB Meetings held on 3rd Fri. of each SUNDAY NIGHT SING-A-LONG month, 10:00 AM in Classroom C. Ev- Hosted by Louis Ahwee & Anna Tor- Century Village Numbers ery unit owner welcome. For Informa- res, 5 PM - 8 PM. Classroom C. Infor- tion call Jerry Karpf @ 684-1487. mation @ 247-8819. UCO Office...... 683 - 9189 HOURS 9 - 1PM, MON -THUR., FRI. - 12-4PM UCO Reporter...... 683 - 9336 HOURS 9 - 1PM, MON-THURS, FRI.-BY APPT. Century Village Security...... 689 - 0432 Social Village Visitor Call In...... 689 - 1759 Security Rover...... 459 - 0740 Hastings...... 687 - 4875 Singles Club Clubhouse...... 640 - 3120 Area Hospitals BY MILTON COHEN West Palm Formerly COLUMBIA...... 842 - 6141 GOOD SAM...... 655 - 5511 Well, that time of year has cool DJ Tony Tiger, who will have come around again. The Social us all singing and forgetting our JFK MEDICAL CENTER...... 965 - 7300 Village Singles Club is preparing troubles while we dance the night PALM BEACH GARDENS MEDICAL CENTER...... 622 - 1411 to host its annual Thanksgiving away. Remember, no dancing in PALMS WEST HOSPITAL...... 798 - 3300 Day Dinner and Dance, set the aisles -- use the dance floor. ST MARY’S MEDICAL CENTER...... 844 - 6300 for (you guessed it) Thursday, This fun event will begin at WELLINGTON REG. MEDICAL CENTER...... 798 8500 November 26th at the Century 5:00 PM and end at 9:00PM. Village clubhouse party room. Dinner will be served at 5:30PM. 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You’ve seen the Sheriff’s car, with directions. All COP participants the yellow flashing light and “Civilian volunteer for one 3-hour shift per Observer Patrol” on the side. These are week, attend one monthly meeting at your neighbors and friends driving the Clubhouse and receive training. through Century Village to enhance The Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office our security. Our responsibility is to relies on our volunteer members to observe and report suspicious activity. provide the extra eyes and ears to If we see something that does not assist the agency and provide a visible look right or someone in trouble, we deterrent to crime. Sources for Vitamin D call 911 or the Sheriff’s Department. Please call the Palm Beach We do not confront people directly. Sheriff’s Office at 433-2003 for We cannot issue a summons or carry further information. We welcome weapons. Occasionally someone flags your participation and look us down to ask a question, usually forward to meeting you. Nutrition & Health BY JEANIE W. FRIEDMAN, MS RD LD/N

The health benefits of vitamin and kidneys, however, some factors D have garnered much attention affect this ability such as geographic in recent years as a result of new location, season, skin pigmentation, research, suggesting its importance. and age.

Vitamin D deficiency can occur in What Does Vitamin D Do people who reside in areas that receive For Us? very little sun or during seasonal weather changes in which sunlight is Vitamin D, working in conjunction diminished. It is important to note ACT 2 Community Theater with other vitamins, minerals, protein, that prolonged exposure to the sun and hormones, is crucial for normal can increase skin cancer risk and Meets Every Wednesday bone health. It promotes calcium can cause skin damage. The same at 7 p.m. in the Clubhouse absorption, among other functions. pigmentation that offers a protective Vitamin D may also have a protective factor against sun damage also effect against inflammation and hinders vitamin D synthesis. Fair- disease prevention. skinned individuals would need less time in the sun for vitamin D Deficiencies production. With advancing age, the skin, liver, In adults, deficiencies can result and kidneys may not be able to fully in osteomalacia, a softening of PODIATRIST function the way they once did. Older the bones, which become flexible adults also tend to spend less time out and brittle and eventually deform. in the sun and may wear protective Dr. Michael Bess Osteoporosis is the outcome of clothing and sunscreen. That is why abnormal calcium loss from bones, Podiatric Physician & Surgeon it is important to ensure that a well- increasing the risk of fractures. balanced diet includes foods rich in

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Bridge HCP ( bid 1 No trump) and neither Gun of the 2 above with opening values historian Beverly Haynes. This Basics (bid 1 Diamond or 1 Club). When Club weapon was a very interesting piece your partner has opened with a bid of police history to view and handle. of 1 of a Major or 1 of a Minor, try Please note the following lineup By George Franklin By Bill Halprin to respond, since he has not yet fully of speakers for upcoming months. described his hand. When your This is a tentative schedule, subject Lesson Two. The opening bidder Our meeting was held July 14th partner has opened, showing at least to change according to the speaker’s must have at least 12 HCP. There at the clubhouse George presented 12 HCP, you may bid to describe your schedules: are three general categories of hands a tragic incident that occurred on hand with as few as 4 HCP. With less that are frequently encountered May 2nd 1973 along the New Jersey than 4 HCP, PASS. Aug. 11th — Police Chief Brian when opening: Having a Major suit Turnpike in New Brunswick N.J. Kummerlon, West Palm Beach Police (at least 5 cards in that suit- bid 1 Exercises: Partner opens 1 Spade that involved a shootout between Dept. of the Major); not having a 5 card with you holding the following N.J. State Police and three members major, balanced and between 15 to 17 hands: of the Black Liberation Army Sept. 8th — Susan Bucher, Palm also known as BLA. One NJ State Beach County Supervisor of Elections Trooper, Werner Foerster, was killed Oct. 13th — Don't miss this one folks! execution style and another officer Firearms instructors from DEA & was wounded. George read from FBI, with hands on demonstrations; NJ State Police records and trial always a crowd pleaser. This is one of transcripts to show how this tragic the year’s best! Trust me. incident occurred. One BLA member Nov. 10th — Richard Ferrand, former was also killed and two others Detroit Police Dept. were captured. BLA member Joanne Chesimard was imprisoned for life Jan. 12th — Another do not miss and then broken out by fellow BLA speaker. Sheriff Ric L. Bradshaw, members. Chesimard was routed PBC Sheriff to safe houses in the U.S.A.. then to Rwanda, then finally to Cuba, where There is no membership fee for she currently resides. There is a two attending meetings, and all residents are invited. Tickets are given out for Answers: million dollar reward offered for her level, identifying at least 11 HCP. return to the U.S. by the F.B.I. and door prize drawings, again free of 1) PASS. You have just 3 HCP. Not 6) 2 Spades. This shows partner New Jersey State Police. charge. So come on out, view historic enough to bid. you have at least 3 Spades with 6 Also shown at this presentation and interesting weapons and listen was a Colt .38 caliber Detective to some great speakers! Anyone with 2) 3 Spades (Limit raise – showing to 9 HCP. Special revolver that was carried by weapons that they want to sell and 10 to 12 HCP with at least 4 7) 1 NT. You have a balanced hand one of the investigating Troopers or purchase, we will be glad to help Spades. This is encouraging with less than 3 Spades. during the tragic encounter with you with this procedure. For further partner to consider game in his 8) 1 NT. You have a balanced hand the BLA in 1973. This revolver information, feel free to call George opener. 1 No Trump. This bid with less than 3 Spades. was certified as authentic by Colt 561 471 9929. See you next meeting! states you have a balanced hand. No singleton or void, only one 9) 2 Hearts. Going to the next level doubleton, no 5 card major and shows 10 to 11 HCP. You can 15 to 17 HCP. show your Spades at your next bid. 3) 3 No Trump. You have a good hand, balanced. If partner is 10) 1 NT. You have 6 HCP with Rock'n'Roll interested in slam, he will bid a insufficient Spade support. new suit. If he likes his Spades he will raise to 4 Spades. If he The Century Village Bridge Club holds Dance Party Club bids a new suit or if he goes to sessions at the main clubhouse from 4 Spades, you will encourage by R&B, Motown, Funk, Disco, Swing, Rock'n'Roll Music 7:30pm-9pm December through April. There are bidding the next level in Spades. duplicate bridge games, supervised Ballroom Music 6pm-7:30pm Features the Great American Songbook 4) 2 Hearts. You have more than 10 bridge play and bridge lessons weekly. HCP with 5 Hearts. Partner will Those interested in learning the Every Tuesday Night respond in Hearts or in Spades. game or improving their skills can Your rebid will be 4 Spades. contact Bill Halprin (248)672-2292 Main Clubhouse Party Room 6:00 pm - 9 pm 5) 2 Clubs. You have a strong hand. [[email protected]] or Kristy Too strong to raise to 2 Spades. Brown at CV Administration (561)640- All Welcome! BYO drinks and refreshments. Enjoy! Name a new suit (Clubs) at the 2 3121-0.

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"The Game Must Go On," was the rallying cry of most American baseball Two Brooklyn Fans Call Ken fans during World War II. It's also a book titled: THE GAME Burns “Out At The Plate” MUST GO ON; Hank Greenberg, Pete Gray, and the Great Days of Baseball on the Home Front, 1941-1945. not work out, so the A's packed up By Sam and his brother Author John Klima did an excellent and fled to Oakland. The Brooklyn Ted Milham job on how WWII affected the baseball Dodgers, however, drew over a Refugees from the Bleachers industry. Stars such as Greenberg, million throughout the decade. They Joe DiMaggio, Bob Feller and Ted Continued from the July issue: led the league in attendance every Williams were serving in the military, It being the goal of every team year except when the Braves were a replaced by players not fit for military service or the major leagues. to draw a million fans in a season novelty in Milwaukee—which, by the In normal times, many older to their games, the following was way, came to a screeching halt, so the replacement players wouldn't have the Brooklyn Dodger attendance Braves moved to Atlanta. The only major league team to consistently been fit for a minor league team, as people, symbolized the player who rounded up or down to the nearest parent clubs would only invest their outdraw the Dodgers was the New stayed. He was a one-armed outfielder hundred thousand for the period time and money in talented young who overcame insurmountable odds York Yankees. 1947 through 1957. players with chances of reaching the to play in the major leagues. The Los Angeles Dodgers, of big leagues. The major leagues never 1947 1,800,000 1953 1,200,000 "Pete Gray holds a special place in course, were and still are a great draw had a roster spot for has-beens or my imagination," former big league 1948 1,300,000 1954 1,100,000 in California, and it can truly be said those who looked like bat boys not old pitcher Jim Abbott, who was born 1949 1,600,000 1955 1,100,000 O'Malley struck gold in the Golden enough for the senior prom. But the missing the lower part of his hand, 1950 1,100,000 1956 1,200,000 State—BUT HE WAS NOT FORCED shortage of pitchers during the war stated. "Many people used his story to 1951 1,300,000 1957 1,000,000 OUT OF BROOKLYN. led to the debuts of a 15-year-old and inspire me to believe in what is possible a 16-year-old. for a young player missing a hand." 1952 1,100,000 Note from the Milham brothers to Ken Burns: You are entitled to your Joe Nuxhall was only 15 when he Gray played the outfield, and This despite the fact that we all own opinion, but not to your own pitched for his hometown Cincinnati covered ground better than most, and Reds team against the St. Louis after catching a ball, transferring to knew that they were leaving. facts. We would love to debate you Cardinals in 1944. Nuxhall retired the the same arm ready to throw was quick During the same period, any place, any time on this subject. first two batters and then yielded five and seamless for him. Gray batted .218 attendance throughout baseball Brooklyn Dodger fans know the real was down except for that of the walks and two hits and was tagged for for the 1945 Browns and of his 51 hits, facts! The ones you left out. five runs. He didn't resurface in the six were doubles and two were triples. Milwaukee Braves. After a disastrous In my next column I will discuss majors for seven years and went on to a He had a good eye striking out only 11 1952 in Boston in which they the only New York team really chased long career as a pitcher and broadcaster times and walked 13 times and swiped only drew 281,000, they moved to from New York and why they were— for the Reds. five bases. Milwaukee and drew over 2 million the New York football Giants. Their Carl Scheib was the youngest player While the author did a great job on their first year. That’s when Walter owner, Wellington Mara, I have all prior to Nuxhall. He was 16 when Gray and others, he really captured the O’Malley decided to look for greener the respect in the world for. His son Connie Mack, owner and manager of relationship between Billy Southworth, the Philadelphia Athletics, used him Sr. (manager of the St. Louis Cardinals), pastures. Robert Moses was just his John, AKA as “PSL (Personal Seat in a September game in 1943. Scheib and Billy Southworth, Jr., a promising excuse. License) John,” gets none. compiled a 4.34 ERA that year and minor leaguer who enlisted as a fighter This was also the era when teams Till then, "Take two and hit to began to televise games. This had the pitched 11 more years of big league ball. pilot and was in many battles only to right!” While the book touches on many be killed in a flying accident within initial effect of keeping fans at home, —Ted Milham and Sam Milham players it fleshes out the story of two sight of where the Mets play their home but as more people learned the game Refugees from the bleachers men. One a star and one a replacement games today. via TV, attendance increased. player who never got used to facing Like the Braves, the St. Louis Sam Milham has a computer radio rejection. CV snowbird Irwin Cohen has authored Browns and Philadelphia Athletics show, Mondays at 5:00 p.m. on the WEI Hank Greenberg represented the 10 books and headed a national baseball were unable to draw fans and moved Network. His TV show is featured on star who spent his best baseball years publication and went on to work for respectively to Baltimore and Kansas Channel 63 on Mondays and Fridays at in the military, and Pete Gray, rejected a major league team earning a World City. The move to Kansas City did 8:00 p.m. by the military and most baseball Series ring. PAGE B14 | UCO REPORTER | AUGUST 2015

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SALE LISTINGS SALE LISTINGS Easthampton H ...1 BR/ 1 BA ...... $14,000 Wellington D ...... 1 BR/ 1.5 BA .... Waterfront $48,900 Cambridge L ...... 1 BR/ 1 BA ...... $23,000 Greenbrier A ...... 1 BR/ 1.5 BA ...... $49,900 Berkshire E ...... 1 BR/ 1 BA ...... $23,500 Greenbrier B ...... 1 BR/ 1.5 BA ...... $55,000 Northampton A ...1 BR/ 1 BA ...... $26,000 Oxford 500 ...... 1 BR/ 1.5 BA ...... $59,900 Norwich B ...... 1 BR/ 1.5 BA ...... $27,000 Wellington H ...... 2 BR/ 2 BA ...... Waterfront $80,000 Southampton A ...1 BR/ 1.5 BA ...... $27,500 Oxford 300 ...... 2 BR/ 2 BA ...... $83,000 Sussex M ...... 1 BR/ 1.5 BA ...... $27,500 RENTAL LISTINGS Norwich J...... 1 BR/ 1.5 BA ...... $27,900 Coventry B ...... 1 BR/ 1 BA ...... $28,500 Kingswood B ...... 1 BR/ 1 BA ...... $750 Dorchester H ...... 1 BR/ 1.5 BA .... Waterfront $29,000 Andover A ...... 1 BR/ 1 BA ...... $750 Norwich F ...... 1 BR/ 1.5 BA ...... $29,000 Sussex A ...... 1 BR/ 1 BA ...... $750 Northampton A ...1 BR/ 1.5 BA ...... $29,500 Hastings G ...... 1 BR/ 1 BA ...... $750 Chatham I ...... 1 BR/ 1.5 BA .... Waterfront $29,900 Camden L ...... 1 BR/ 1 BA ...... $750 Camden N ...... 1 BR/ 1.5 BA ...... $30,000 Dorchester E ...... 2 BR/ 1.5 BA ...... $1,600 Sussex A ...... 1 BR/ 1.5 BA ...... $31,900 SOLD LISTINGS - Month of June Kent J ...... 1 BR/ 1.5 BA ...... $31,900 Northampton P ...1 BR/ 1.5 BA ...... $34,900 Sheffield A...... 1 BR/ 1.5 BA .... Waterfront $17,000 Chatham T ...... 1 BR/ 1.5 BA .... Waterfront $34,900 Waltham A ...... 1 BR/ 1.5 BA ...... $26,500 Camden C ...... 1 BR/ 1.5 BA .... Waterfront $35,000 Andover D ...... 1 BR/ 1 BA ...... $27,000 Stratford H ...... 1 BR/ 1.5 BA ...... $36,000 Chatham U ...... 1 BR/ 1.5 BA ...... $28,500 Waltham H ...... 1 BR/ 1.5 BA ...... $38,000 Sheffield F...... 2 BR/ 1.5 BA ...... $30,000 Oxford 600 ...... 1 BR/ 1.5 BA ...... $38,500 Sussex L ...... 2 BR/ 1.5 BA ...... $32,000 Chatham O ...... 2 BR/ 1.5 BA ...... $48,900 Coventry I ...... 1 BR/ 1.5 BA ...... $34,900 Oxford 100 ...... 1 BR/ 1.5 BA .... Waterfront $38,900 Easthampton H ...2 BR/ 1 BA ...... $40,000 Sheffield J ...... 1 BR/ 1.5 BA ...... $39,900 Wellington C ...... 1 BR/ 1.5 BA .... Waterfront $51,000 Norwich F ...... 1 BR/ 1.5 BA ...... $39,900 Windsor I ...... 2 BR/ 1.5 BA ...... $55,000 Oxford 400 ...... 2 BR/ 2 BA ...... $40,000 Wellington J ...... 2 BR/ 2 BA ...... Waterfront $57,000 Canterbury D ...... 2 BR/ 1.5 BA ...... $43,000 Oxford 200 ...... 2 BR/ 2 BA ...... $80,000 Wellington A ...... 1 BR/ 1.5 BA .... Waterfront $47,000 Greenbrier A ...... 2 BR/ 2 BA ...... $92,500

Century Village Real Estate,Inc. We add Years to 82 Stratford F, West Palm Beach, FL 33417 Your Life Toll-Free 800.654.2832 -or- 561.471.9677 and OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • www.CenturyVillage.com Life to More NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL advertising than any other Century Village Broker. Your Years! *Listings available at time of publication Century Village Real Estate, Inc. is a division of the Ben G. Schachter, Licensed Real Estate Broker. Recipient of the 2014 REALTOR® of the Year and Humanitarian of the Year Awards by the REALTOR® Association of the Palm Beaches. AUGUST 2015 | UCO REPORTER | PAGE B15

The On-Site Century Village Specialists

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Agents at Century Village Real Estate are thoroughly familiar with the policies and procedures of buying, selling and renting within the Century Village Community. We do our best to protect the ideals of its residents, strive for smooth, professional transactions, and consistently sell properties faster and for higher sales prices than any other agents working in the Community. Stop by to meet some of our new, friendly faces. TESTIMONIALS What our customers say:

- Highly likely to recommend Sold a home in Florida. “Very professional, and knowledgeable about the market, pleasure doing business with him. My agent went out of his way to accommodate this sale and help facilitate the move out of Century Village. He got the job done!” - D.K.*

- Highly likely to recommend Sold a Single Family home in 2015 for approximately $25,000 in West Palm Beach, FL. “He helped sell my condo for the price we discussed and delivered, would use him again. The condo had a lot of restrictions making it hard to sell. He got a buyer and got them through the condo boards.” - B.C.*

- Highly likely to recommend Rented a condo home in 2014 in West Palm Beach, FL. “ My Agent was a life saver in a long distance transaction. Her communication, attention to detail and just plain caring made the impossible happen. A MILLION thanks!” - L.A.*

- Highly likely to recommend Bought a Condo home in 2014 for approximately $50,000 in West Palm Beach, FL. “My agent helped me find and buy my Florida residence. She was most helpful explaining and answering all my questions and concerns. She was always available to show me listing and helped gain access to all homes I wanted to see. I wouldn’t hesitate to use my agent, both buying and selling. I have recommended her to others who have been very pleased.” - G.G.*

- Highly likely to recommend Bought a condo home in 2015 for approximately $30,000 in West Palm beach, FL. “Very impressed by my agent’s patience, good humor, helpfulness and knowledge of real estate. Will be happy to deal with her again and recommend to any buyer or renter.” - M.M.* *Names available on request.

Century Village Real Estate,Inc. We add Years to 82 Stratford F, West Palm Beach, FL 33417 Your Life Toll-Free 800.654.2832 -or- 561.471.9677 and OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • www.CenturyVillage.com Life to More NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL advertising than Your Years! any other Century Village Broker. Century Village Real Estate, Inc. is a division of the Ben G. Schachter, Licensed Real Estate Broker. Recipient of the 2014 REALTOR® of the Year and Humanitarian of the Year Awards by the REALTOR® Association of the Palm Beaches. PAGE B16 | UCO REPORTER | AUGUST 2015

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561-266-3558 www.floridafirstshc.com 25% OFF for Century Village Residents Mention this ad License #: 30211672 AUGUST 2015 | UCO REPORTER | PAGE B19 Restore Your Quality of Life! Do Your Needs Include Physical or Occupational Therapy? Difficulty Walking or Balance Problems? 561-697-8800 We Specialize Sports Injuries Joint & Shoulder Pain Peterson Neck and Back Pain Rehabilitation Arthritis • Parkinson’s Disease • Stroke Dr. Ronald Peterson, PT, Ph.D, DPT, GCS 5912 Okeechobee Blvd • West Palm Beach [Directly Opposite Century Village & One Light East of Turnpike] FREE TRANSPORTATION JUST ONE REALTY, Inc. Century Village Home Buyers or Sellers — Before you sign with a “Big Name” Realtor… “Let Me Buy You a Coffee and a Bagel and Tell You 8 Reasons My Little Company is Better!” These days, real estate is complicated. That’s why you need a fi rst rate realtor at your side. But not all realtors are alike. MaxMaxMax Liebman LiebmanLiebman Some are big “brand name” companies. But in their bigness, something is often missing. It’s the personal service you need LindaLinda LiebmanLiebman FounderFounder & & Owner Owner and deserve from every professional in your life: your doctor, your lawyer, and now just as much, your realtor. Just One Linda Liebman Founder & Owner OfficeOffiOffice ce ManagerManager Manager BROKER/REALTORBROKER/REALTORBROKER/REALTOR Realty, founded and owned by longtime Century Village resident Max Liebman, provides that “one on one” service. 561-827-6925 • 561-543-5805 • [email protected] Sé habla Español. Here are 8 reasons that, before you sign with that “big name,” you should talk to Max: 1. Max knows Century Village – 3. Max has experience — 42 years of it 6. Max offers full service “MAX Marketing Plan” because he lives here 4. Max has low overhead 7.7. 7.Max Max Max offers offers offers the the the “MAX “MAX Marketing Marketing Plan” Plan”

2.2. Max MaxMax handles handleshandles only onlyonly CenturyCentury VVillageillageillage 5. Max expedites the process 8.8. 8.Most Most Most important, important, important, Max Max Max listens listens listens 3. Max has experience — 42 years of it 3. Max has experience — 42 years of it Sussex M Norwich B Max Liebman 1 bedroom 1 bath fi rst fl oor 1 Bedroom & 1 Bath Rental LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER/REALTOR [email protected] 561-827-6925 1st FLOOR $27,900 $24,500 Coventry C Norwich H 561-543-5805 1 Bedroom & 1 Bath 1 Bedroom & 1.5 Bath Max Liebman MaxLICENSED REALLiebman ESTATE BROKER/REALTOR [email protected] REAL ESTATE BROKER/REALTOR 2ND FLOOR [email protected] RENTABLE $22,500 REDUCED $28,900 PAGE B20 | UCO REPORTER | AUGUST 2015 Around Century Village

Century Village developer H. Irwin Levy addresses attendees at the July 2015 Delegates Meeting. Photo by Donald Foster

Sailing at Century Village Photo by Ken Graff Shuffleboard Photo by Ken Graff Hastings Fitness Center Photo by Ken Graff An important message from Congregation Anshei Sholom: Our beautiful and friendly Conservative Congregation needs your help to keep our Shul here, in Century Village, now and forever. You can help by becoming a member. We are fortunate to have a wonderful place to worship, right here in our Village. We are an active Shul and have many services and activities to offer our residents:

Sisterhood meetings and activities Barbecues at July 4th and Labor Day, an Anshei Sholom tradition Card parties Newly refurbished party room for all occasions and holidays Men’s Club meetings and activities Omeg Shabbot and Kiddush every week Many interesting classes with Rabbi and Cantor Minyans every Monday and Thursday at 8:30AM Conversational Hebrew classes with Sara Farkas Friday evening; Saturday morning and evening services each week We are truly blessed to have a wonderful Rabbi and warm Cantor. Our Offi ce hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00AM to Noon. 684-3212 Come visit the friendliest Shul in Florida! We look forward to meeting you! AUGUST 2015 | UCO REPORTER | PAGE B21 Hastings Fitness Center Class Schedule MAY THROUGH OCTOBER 2015

EXERCISE CLASSES PROVIDED AT HASTINGS FITNESS CENTER BY JANETTA BABAYEVA. CLASS REGISTRATION AT THE MAIN CLUBHOUSE CLASS OFFICE MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 9:00 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. ALL CLASSES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR MODIFICATION.

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Ground Floor ~ 1 BED/ BATH Ground Floor ~ 2 BEDROOM/1½ BATH EASTHAMPTON G Open floor plan, garden view, pristine beauty .... $29,900 SUSSEX M Wonderful location, updated, nice floors. Upper Floor ~ 1 BED/1 BATH Bring the Kitty! (No dogs, no rental) ...... $49,900 SHEFFIELD F Turnkey, rentable, new A/C's, very clean, near clubs ... $24,000 CHATHAM J Lovely updated condo, ceamic tile throughout, new step-in shower. Must see, won't last! ...... $49,900 LUXURY 1 BEDROOMS WELLINGTON L2nd floor, ceramic tile, sitting room off bedroom ... $37,500 GREENBRIER B SOUTHAMPTONA New laminate and ceramic tile. New baths, 2 bedroom, 2 full bath oversized unit. Elevator, poolside, on cul-de-sac like new appliances, completely furnished ...... $44,900 Trane A/C, like new water heater, walk to clubhouse ...... $59,900

OXFORD COLONY Upper Floor ~ 2 BEDROOM/1½ BATH OXFORD 200 2/2 2nd flr., dog friendly, decorator's delight, BEDFORD J Waterview, laminate flooring, some updates, tile, updated throughout ...... $69,900 walk to clubhouse, great price ...... $39,900 OXFORD 500 OVERSIZED, 1/1½, park at your door. Ceramic tile SHEFFIELD G Pet friendly, rentable, pristine turnkey condo, and laminate, new kitchen & baths, 1200 sq. ft...... $58,500 walk to spa and pool ...... $44,900 OXFORD 500 2/2, Grd. flr., park at your door, new flooring, SOUTHAMPTON B CORNER, New kitchen & baths, ceramic tile new patio, 1200 sq. feet, next to pool ...... $69,900 throughout, stunning, must see! ...... $49,900

WELLINGTON 2/2's Ground Floor ~ 1 BED/1½ BATH Wellington L, overlooks water, light & bright, HASTINGS C Park at your door, across from Health Spa, rentable, largest floor plan, friendly association ...... $69,900 pet friendly, patio on garden ...... $29,900 Wellington B, oversized unit. Elevator, poolside, water views, light and bright, must see! ...... $64,900 WELLINGTON C 2 bedroom, 2 bath, luxury elevator building, cul-de-sac location, RENTALS oversized on water, laminate floors, new patio enclosure with NORWICH C 1/1, ground floor, new kitchen, partly impact windows, new top of the line appliances ...... $64,900 furnished, stall shower ...... $675/mo. STRATFORD I 1/1½, 2nd floor, pristine, oversized, central A/C.. $750/mo. DORCHESTER G 2/1½ ground floor corner, furnished, List your Rental with Remax for Fast Results!! turnkey, new carpet ...... $900/mo. PAGE B22 | UCO REPORTER | AUGUST 2015

Prepare Your Home for Hurricane Season Make sure you have enough water, food, money and gas for at least 7 days. Have lanterns on hand (do NOT use candles). If you have shutters, prepare them by making sure they are clean and oiled so they will close easily. Staying in your unit? Check on your neighbors who are also staying to assure them you are there to help. Make sure they have supplies for 7 days. The UCO Reporter will have updates during the entire hurricane season; keep reading and checking for information. If you are leaving your home, please notify your building president or board member and leave a phone number where you may be reached. Need a shelter? Make your reservations in advance of the storm. C.E.R.T. will be updating this list during the hurricane season. Feel free to attend the C.E.R.T. meetings, held on the third Monday of each month at 3:00 p.m. in the Clubhouse Art Room.

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MONDAY COURSE NAME STARTS TIME COST MTRLS WEEKS ROOM Stained Glass 7/20 1pm-3pm $20 **** 5 Stained Expressive Visual Arts TBD 4:30pm–6:30pm $20 **** 4 Art Latin Rhythm Dance ** NEW 7/20 4:30pm–5:30pm $20 4 Art TUESDAY COURSE NAME STARTS TIME COST MTRLS WEEKS ROOM Ceramics 7/7 9am-11am $36 **** 6 Ceramics Tap Dance - Beginners/Intermediate 7/7 11am-Noon $24 **** 4 Party Spanish for Beginners 7/28 3pm-4:30pm $24 4 Class A WEDNESDAY COURSE NAME STARTS TIME COST MTRLS WEEKS ROOM Latin Rhythm Dance ** NEW 7/1 10am-11am $20 4 Art Room English for Beginners 7/15 11am-1pm $24 4 Class B Breathing, Visualization, Meditation 7/22 1:30-3:00pm $24 **** 4 Class B Jewelry Making 7/15 1:30pm-3:30pm $40 **** 4 Craft THURSDAY COURSE NAME STARTS TIME COST MTRLS WEEKS ROOM Painting Workshop (Advanced) 7/2 9:30am-11:30am $20 **** 4 Art FRIDAY COURSE NAME STARTS TIME COST MTRLS WEEKS ROOM Ceramics 6/5 9am-11am $36 **** 6 Ceramics Canasta - Beginners 6/19 1:30pm-3:30pm $20 4 Card A ANY TIME COURSE NAME STARTS TIME COST MTRLS WEEKS ROOM Basic Ballroom Private Instruction Call for Appt. Anytime by Appt. $15 1 *2nd Person 1/2 Price 9am-8pm ***MATURE DRIVING CLASS: AUGUST 12 *** TO SIGN UP: BRING DRIVER’S LICENSE & A CHECK MADE OUT TO D.O.T.S. FOR $15. No Refunds or new registrations after the end of the 2nd class. Room location subject to change and/or modification X= no fee/ongoing class. $15.00 service charge on all returned checks. ****= materials

Century Village Class Descriptions AUGUST 2015 CLASS OFFICE 561-640-3120 X0

Basic Ballroom Private Instruction – Ceramics – Ceramics is an easy and en- Latin Rhythm Dance – Learn how to Stained Glass – Learn how to make At last a fantastic opportunity to learn joyable activity that can become a truly Dance Latin style! The instuctor will beautiful objects with colored glass. basic Ballroom Dance at your conve- creative pastime. Must love painting. offer lessons on Merengue, Salsa, Ba- The possibilities are endless. nience. Private lessons by appointment. chata, Rhumba and Cha Cha. Call the office to arrange. English for Beginners – Learn the Eng- Tap Dance – Brush up on your tap lish language. Metro Traffic School - Interested in an dancing. Lessons will be given by Joan Breathing, Visualization & Meditation automobile insurance discount? At- Maret, choreographer to the Residents – Simple, fast and easy techniques that Expressive Visual Arts – This art class tend a lively, interactive 6-hour Mature Show. can improve your health, moods, cre- will allow you to express yourself using Driver course in the Clubhouse. ativity and motivation in life. the medium of your choice. Please come Room locations and times are subject to in to sign up before we set a start date. Painting Workshop – Advanced class change and/or modification Canasta – Learn the basic techniques where students will learn how to add HAVE A NEW CLASS IDEA? of playing the skilled game. Learn to Jewelry Making – Come and learn how light, shade, dimension, and perspec- INTERESTED IN TEACHING HERE AT CENTURY VILLAGE? CALL KRISTY count points, keep score and the play of to make beautiful jewelry. Ask about tive to their artwork—very informative. IN THE CLASS OFFICE OR STOP IN the hand. supplies. Create pieces for loved ones or Sign up for this ongoing class anytime. TO DISCUSS treat yourself. Spanish for Beginners – Learn to write and speak Spanish.

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Ted Deutch Paulette Burdick monthly UCO meeting. You may also Anne Gannon call to schedule an appointment. If US Congressman Palm Beach County you would like to speak with me Palm Beach County The recent 6-3 Commissioner personally, want a speaker for a group Constitutional Tax Collector Supreme Court September is the or just want to be well informed August is d e c i s i o n start of the about important issues facing Palm National Back upholding the holiday season as Beach County, please send an E-mail to School Safety constitutionality we observe Labor to [email protected] or call 355- Month. I urge 2202. of the Affordable Day and Rosh all drivers to put Care Act repre- Hashanah. their cell phones sents a major Along with the down and watch political victory holidays, there is Dorothy Jacks for children Ted Deutch for President also increased Chief Deputy Property walking or Obama and his Administration. Yet Paulette Burdick likelihood of Appraiser Anne Gannon riding bikes the real winners of the King v. hurricanes. If you have not already and scooters. You should also be Later this month Burwell decision are the millions of prepared, please do so by visiting the cautious around high schools where you will receive Americans who today have PBC website: http://www.pbcgov. inexperienced teenage drivers are your annual affordable health coverage thanks com/dem/knowurzone/ maneuvering the roadways. to this law. Notice of Pro- The county adopted an ordinance Check Your Mailbox No state had more to lose in this posed Taxes, prohibiting solicitation on county This month, the Property Appraiser case than Florida, where more than which our office and state roads in unincorporated mails your Notice of Proposed 1.3 million consumers used federal Palm Beach County. The ban pertains mails to every Property Taxes. It’s not a bill. It tax credits to enroll in health plans to anyone standing in the street property owner explains any proposed changes in available through healthcare.gov. or median soliciting for business in Palm Beach Dorothy Jacks the millage rate (tax rate) of each These Floridians are among seven and charitable contributions, County. It is not a taxing authority and lists your million Americans nationwide who distributing materials or goods and tax bill. The Tax Collector’s Office will property’s assessed value. It also relied on the Affordable Care Act’s displaying information. Sidewalks mail tax bills on November 1. has deadlines and instructions to tax subsidies to pay for coverage at and road shoulders are exempt. We will mail the notice on Aug. 20 file a challenge to your proposed an average cost of less than $100 a Prohibited activities include, but and post the information on PAPA, property values. month. are not limited to, panhandling, our award–winning website, pbcgov. Having now failed in the collection of donations for or by com/PAPA Tax Collector Tip: Do you have a Supreme Court twice, it is time nonprofit organizations or the sale We produce the Notice of Proposed new mailing address? Verify your or distribution of merchandise or for Republicans to recognize that Taxes as a public information service address and report any errors to the publications. the Affordable Care Act is here to to give you an idea of what to expect Property Appraiser’s Office. We use Palm Beach County also recently stay. In Tallahassee, that means when the taxing authorities work up the information they have on file adopted amendments to the Animal Governor Rick Scott working in a their budgets for the 2016 fiscal year to mail your property tax bill in Care & Control ordinance requiring bipartisan way to expand Medicaid (Oct. 1, 2015–Sept. 30, 2016). The November. dogs to be leashed when off the notice provides the date, time and and ensure 800,000 low-income owner’s or caregiver’s property. Busy Offices Floridians can see a doctor if they places for public hearings on the There’s no denying our offices are Exceptions include law enforcement proposed taxes and budget for the get sick. And in Washington, that dogs and dogs at public beaches busy this summer! We recently means Republicans working with taxing authorities within your district. became the only driver license and dog parks; all community cats Please keep in mind that the Democrats not to dismantle the law, must be sterilized, microchipped, issuing agency in Palm Beach Property Appraiser’s Office does not but to improve its shortcomings vaccinated for rabies and ear-tipped County. Our county’s last Florida set your tax rates. That is the job of and build upon its progress. for identification. DMV office closed on June 26. That your local taxing authorities, such Democrats have led the fight As always, Century Village was means more people are visiting our to expand healthcare coverage well represented at our recent District as the county, the school district offices – roughly 6,000 more people for decades. Nearly 70 years ago, Two town hall meeting. Much of the and municipalities. For residents of per month. It also means long lines, President Harry Truman put health meeting was devoted to a budget Century Village in West Palm Beach, especially at our Lantana, Delray care on the national agenda for the presentation by our Budget Director, the 2014 total tax rate was 23.2704 Beach/South County, and Royal first time, and in 1965, President John Wilson. The size of the county's mils. That means you paid $23.27 Palm Beach service centers. budget always shocks people who for every $1,000 of your property’s Lyndon Johnson signed Medicare Tax Collector Tips: and Medicaid into law, making are not familiar with it. The county taxable value. • Go online! Visit www.pbctax.com medical care available to elderly budget includes $891.9 Million in Value Information shows your to renew your motor vehicle or boat Americans and our most vulnerable ad valorem property taxes, but when property’s market value for 2014 registration or pay business taxes. citizens. And while former First Lady you include other revenue including and 2015. The 2015 tax roll is based You can also make appointments Hillary Clinton’s efforts to establish licenses, fees, grants, and funds from on sales transactions that occurred online for driver license/ID card a national insurance program fell state and federal programs the total in 2014. In addition, your 2014 and services. short in the 1990’s, the Clinton Palm Beach County budget is over 2015 exemptions that apply to your $1.873 Billion. Administration successfully signed property, if any, are listed. Also noted • The best time to visit our offices The town hall meeting was a lively into law the Children’s Health are any Assessment Reductions, is right when they open at 8:15 and informative. I hope you will try to Insurance Program that today such as the “Save Our Homes” cap a.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays. attend my next town hall meeting. I serves more than eight million kids on the assessed value of qualified Lines are longest midday during value your input and suggestions. homesteaded properties. This year, the the lunch hours and at the nationwide. Three elements had a major impact cap is set at 0.8%. beginning and end of each month. In 2010, when Congress passed on this year's budget. First, the county's and President Obama signed the Also noted is the benefit value of (state mandated) contribution to the any applied exemptions. For more Out With the Old, in With the New Affordable Care Act into law, we set Florida Retirement System increased information about exemptions, please New Service Center opening Nov. our nation on a path toward a more $10 Million this year ($8 Million to call our Downtown Service Center in 2015: 4215 S. Military Trail, Lake equitable and more sustainable the Sheriff and $2 Million county and West Palm Beach at 561.355.2866. Worth, FL 33463 (will include healthcare system. As a result, more other offices). Second, the anticipated If you believe the market value of than 16 million Americans have investment income on funds invested driver license services). your property is inaccurate, please gained health care coverage, and by the Clerk of the Court came in Service Centers Closing late fall our nationwide uninsured rate has under budget by $7 Million. Lastly, contact us. Our phone numbers and 2015: 1299 Lantana Rd., Lantana, dropped to its lowest level on record. the budget includes a 3% salary emails are listed on the notice. If we are FL 33462; 3551 S. Military Trail, These recent gain compose the increase, the first increase since 2008, unable to resolve the matter, you can file Lake Worth, FL 33463 (no driver latest chapter in our long history with a budget impact of $6.4 Million. a petition with the Value Adjustment license services at the existing Lake of working to ensure that every If you would like to attend the budget Board. The deadline to file a petition Worth Service Center). hearings, they will take place at 6:00 to challenge a property’s market value, American has access to life-saving Relief is in sight. p.m. on September 8th and the 21st in classification, or an exemption is Sept. health care. As Democrats, we should Our new Central Palm Beach the County Commission Chambers. 14, 2015. be proud of our hard-fought victories, County Service Center is on Please remember, I am here to Call us at (561) 355-3230 or the VAB and recommit ourselves to building schedule to open in November 2015. on this historic progress. help if you need my assistance. I or at (561) 355-6289 for more information someone from my office attend every about the VAB process. Continued on next page AUGUST 2015 | UCO REPORTER | PAGE B25

POLITICAL Now Serving The Western Communities For Over 27 Years Political — Anne Gannon risk of hurricane landfalls spans ontinued from previous page from August through October. If you haven’t already done so, now This new service center will handle is the time to prepare your family all Tax Collector services including and property. The Tax Collector driver license/ID cards and road has you covered with our handy tests. One of the design features we card-sized Hurricane Guide. It’s are most proud of is the expanded packed with practical preparation counter space to serve many clients guidelines, including key phone efficiently. numbers, supply kit essentials, and The new service center will replace where to find hurricane shelters. If our existing Lake Worth and Lantana you’d like copies to share with your offices. These service centers will community, email your request to close 10 days before the new office ClientAdvocate@taxcollectorpbc. opens. The closing is needed to move, com. install and test equipment. Tax Collector Tip: Tax Collector Tip: Don’t wait until a storm is For construction updates and the approaching to trim trees and latest information about office store loose objects. This debris $ 00 closings, visit https://www.pbctax. can damage your property or your com/content/alert. 12 neighbor’s, and it can prevent Hurricane Season emergency vehicles from passing Men’s and Boy’s Here in South Florida, the greatest after a storm. Haircuts

Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Social Security Notice Sat. & Sun. 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Social Security Administration has notified www.thevillagebarberrpb.com Century Village that their representatives will no longer be available for consultations at our clubhouse. They 10045 W. Belvedere Rd., #3 • Royal Palm Beach are now available at their temporary Administration Office, 801 Banyan Blvd.,West Palm Beach, FL. 561-793-8392 PAGE B26 | UCO REPORTER | AUGUST 2015 When The Alarm Sounds! BY JORDAN SILBERT

The question was recently Lastly, be prepared to speak to asked, “What should I do a 911 dispatcher, as they can be when my home fire alarm very helpful with troubleshooting signals a hazard?” while you wait for Fire Rescue to This is a great question, arrive. and while no single alarm is Carbon monoxide poses a much the same, here are a few tips different threat to residents. that may help if your alarm Unlike smoke and fire, carbon sounds. First and foremost, monoxide (CO) is a colorless, always remember your safety odorless, poisonous gas that is is number one. Call 911 if the byproduct of incomplete

your alarm is not directly Test your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and replace combustion of carbon, or the batteries once a year. connected to a dispatch burning of fuel sources. Because center. It is important to know many homes now have CO is impossible to see, taste, or smell it can begin to smoke and fire alarms as well as carbon monoxide alarms kill you before you’re even aware it’s in your home. CO in their home. Both types of devices are very important, binds to red blood cells removing oxygen slowly. CO is yet very different in how they present as a hazard. known as the “silent killer.” Common causes of CO in the Smoke and fire alarms are set off by smoke, heat, or home are faulty gas appliances, vehicle exhaust, outdoor possible false alarm. If you see or smell smoke, leave your grills, generators, and lead acid battery charging (faulty house immediately. Every home should have a safety plan charging of golf cart batteries). with your family, especially if you have young children, or If your carbon monoxide alarm is sounding, and you do immobile family members. Fire can spread very quickly, not recognize an immediate hazard, DO NOT ASSUME it is important to think of personal safety first, and IT IS A FALSE ALARM. Be prepared to treat this as an evacuate. There are multiple reasons for false alarms and emergency and calmly exit your home. Fire Rescue will difficult to touch on all of them. Here are a few ways to be respond with proper detection devices to determine where prepared for the fire department when they arrive if you the problem is coming from or determine of this is a false think you are having a false alarm. alarm. For carbon monoxide, it is important to know First understand how to operate your alarm panel, and which home appliances are supplied with natural gas or your security passcode. propane. Never “warm-up” your vehicle in the garage and Second, if your home has “zones” preset in the system, never grill or use a generator in an enclosed area or near know where these zones are. open doors or windows. Lastly, if you have a natural gas Also, know where your electrical breaker box is located tank or supply line, if available, know where the shut-off and assure it is accessible for firefighters. Have attic access valves are located. available as many times firefighters need to check the attic Jordan Silbert is HOA Liason with Professional Firefighters/Paramedics of Palm for possible hidden hazards. Beach County. AUGUST 2015 | UCO REPORTER | PAGE B27

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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS

NEW PARKING ENFORCEMENT AT CLUBHOUSE —

CV CLUBHOUSE

MANAGEMENT

HAS CONTRACTED

WITH A TOWING

SERVICE TO CONTROL

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VEHICLES THAT ARE

PARKED IN PLACES

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SPACES WILL BE

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Prices for the ads are: Real Estate -$10.00 for first 4 lines, FOR RENT additional lines are $2.00. Classified--$5.00 for first 4 lines Andover D: First floor condo. 1 bed- additional lines are $1.00. room, 1 bath furnished or unfur- The nished. $575.00. Available August All ads must be paid in advance by 1st. Please contact Steve @ 1-347-495- the 7th of the month prior to the 7561. edition they will appear. Classified ads are printed on a space available Chatham E: Lakeview furnished con- basis. Ads may be placed for 1, 2 or 3 Century Village do, 1-1. $700 per month. One month months. Submissions must be made security. 561-689-0105 at the UCO office at 24 Camden A (Camden Pool). Salisbury H: Condo for rent: 1 bdrm, 11/2 bath, near gate. Clean, no pets, FOR SALE credit and reference check. $800 plus Usher Corps deposit. Call 561-346-1803 Chatham E: Second floor, 1 bdrm, 1 bath. Chatham Isle waterfront. Ce- Salisbury A: 2nd floor. 2BR, 1BA, ramic tile floor, spotless, move right central air, near clubhouse and east gate. Ready to move in. $38,999. Call Needs You! in. $30,000. Call Andre @ 450-845- 1670 or 561-594-6693- email @ jos- Z@561-818-5446 or H@561-714- [email protected] . 6445 Volunteers are needed to serve as ushers at the Hastings A: Second floor, 1, 1 1/2 APT. WANTED bath, quiet cul-de-sac. $29,000. Call Century Village clubhouse to assist our residents Len @ 215-593-7317. Seeking ground level unit in Som- erset- 2 bedroom, 2 bath. Please call Plymouth: 2nd Floor, 1 bed 1.5 bath. 678-677-0815 at shows, dances, movies and other events. wrap around patio. Needs upgrades, desirable. Association with private For more information, call Ron Massa at 683-9189, pool. $21K. Call KC 561-346-1430. MISCELLANEOUS or leave your contact information at the UCO Office. Sheffield N: Upper floor, 1/ bed/1 Corvette Owners---Interested in a bath, lift, rentable, pet friendly, up- CV Corvette Club? Contact: Jim @ grades in kitchen & bath 2 ac, turn 401-364-3494. key, $22,000.00, negotiable Contact Masters Real Estate @ 512-2485 Funeral Funding: For affordable funeral expense and pre-need insur- Southampton B: 2 bedroom/ 1.5 ance. Agent Vincent M. Jeffers, a CV bath- all updated, laminated floors, resident. 954-325-0093 or VMJef- custom kitchen, huge tiled, glassed [email protected] . Florida room. Partially furnished. Petrina Penio, P.A. $54,900. Call 561-845-1133. Attorney at Law Condominium Law Credit Cards Now Accepted Wills - Probate from Retail Advertisers Trusts - Estate Planning Medicaid Planning The UCO Reporter will accept most major credit cards in our retail advertising section. The following cards may be used- Visa, Master Real Estate Card, Discover and American Express. For more details, call the Northbridge Centre 515 North Flagler Drive Suite 300P UCO Reporter office Monday-Thursday (683-9336) between 9AM West Palm Beach, FL 33401 and 1PM. Dial UCO Reporter Accounting Department at ext. 178 or ext 171. Please leave a message if no one is available. 561-568-2320 Credit cards are not accepted for Classified Advertising. Free initial consultation at my office or YOUR home AUGUST 2015 | UCO REPORTER | PAGE B29 SERVICES CRAIG THE HANDYMAN FYZICAL Don’t Sweat It, You Won’t Regret It Just Sit Back, Relax & Make The Call Gold Coast Honest, Reliable & Dependable Service Guaranteed 561-333-8961 INSURED FREE ESTIMATES Errand running SErvicE in Palm Beach & Broward Areas – Call TODAY! Grocery, Shopping, Pick-Up/Drop-Off, Dry Cleaning, Professional Service • Nails • Waxing • Facials Prescriptions, Mail Services, Banking, Cleaning Services Mon.–Fri. 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. / Sat. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Always on The Run for YOU! Phone 561-684-0061 Barbara Moses 561-983-7739 Walk-Ins Welcome • Gift Certificates Available 7750 Okeechobee Blvd. #14, West Palm Beach, FL 33411 [email protected] (1/2 mile west of Jog Road)

Electrical problems are “NO PROBLEM” when you call… A Good Handyman Reliable, Dependable and Affordable No Job Too big or Small! Home Repairs • Quality Work • Reasonable Rates • Prompt Service ✔ Check Electrical Panel ✔ Check An Outlet in Each Room ✔ Residential Rewiring ✔ FREE CONSULTATION Call for FREE Estimates • CL 131 02908325 CV Resident • Lic: ER13014134 561-628-4708 Steve — 561-722-6087

Mark B. Grumet DMD Family & Cosmetic Dentistry WATER FLOOD 2885-H N. Military Trail West Palm Beach, FL 33409 HEATERS INSTALLED $58900 CLEANUP (561) 683-0903 Permit Fee Additional $89.00 Call Peter www.westpalmbeachsmiles.com The Construction Guys, Inc. 561-351-5003 561-351-5003 License # CFC1429170 License #1429170 Quality Care For Patients Of All Ages Hours by Appointment South Shore Locksmith Serving Palm Beach Since 1975 Save Money $$$ Appliances • Electrical Contractor • Air Conditioning/Portable & Window REKEY YOUR Full Services Remodels • Electrical Design Installation and Service Indoor Light Fixture Installation • Landscape Lighting • Recess Lighting LOCKS Security Lighting • Additional Outlets and Switches • Pool Equipment Wiring COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL Outdoor Lighting & Surge Suppression • Electrical Panel Upgrades Locks Installed & Serviced • Ceiling Fan Installations Family Owned & Operated Serving Palm Beach County CALL US NOW! Since 2001 561-531-2619 Resident for Over 30 Years www.southshorelocksmiths.com 561-575-2653 “We Are Not a Telephone Service Handing Out Work to Subs!”

WHOLESALE HANDY MAN THINGS, INC. PVC • Woods HMT WINDOWS & DOORS V Faux Woods E Woven Woods • Door Repairs • Hurricane Shutters Shutters • Door Replacement • Accordion Shutters R • Window Screens • Window Glass T Visit our Showroom • Porch Enclosures • Porch Rescreening • Window Repair • Kitchen and Bath Countertops Monday–Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. I • Window Replacement • Sliding Glass Door Repair & Wheels C 6001 Georgia Avenue, Suite 10, West Palm Beach A Call for an In-Home Appointment 30 Years in Construction / Licensed / Bonded / Insured L Joe Carriker — (561) 840-6345 S 561-585-1485 License Nos. U-20681; U-20702 PAGE B30 | UCO REPORTER | AUGUST 2015 BUS SCHEDULES

EXCURSION TRIPS Wednesday Aug. 5...... Garden Mall Wednesday Aug. 12...... Wellington Mall Wednesday Aug. 19...... Boca Towne Center Wednesday Aug. 26...... Festival Flea Market Excursions depart Clubhouse at 10:00 a.m. and return about 3:00 p.m.

Mon., Tues., Wed. ALL INTERNAL BUSES WILL AWAIT Mon., Tues., Wed. Thursday only THE RETURN OF ALL Friday only EXTERNAL BUSES

No Friday 10:41 or 2:41

Monday, Wednesday, Friday ONLY

Saturdays and Sundays and holidays

ALL RIDERS MUST SHOW THEIR CENTURY VILLAGE I.D.

Internal Bus Schedule

Wednesday Seniors vs. Crime 1:00 p.m. to 4 p.m. UCO Mornings but Wed. & Fri. All Day Friday Seniors vs. Crime 9:00 a.m. to Noon

August Only

Bus Schedule is provided by UCO Transportation Committee AUGUST 2015 | UCO REPORTER | PAGE B31 Straight Stairlifts $3995 Installed. Keeping People Moving Everyday! • Elevators • Outdoor Straight Stairlifts • Outdoor Curved Stairlifts • Pool Lifts • Handicap Ramps • Moringa Nutrition

877-710-8181 www.PmeLifts.com STOP OVERPAYING FOR HEARING AIDS! QUALITY MEDICAL CARE • Multi Memory • Multi Channel Hearing Systems The other guy’s sale price $1,195 Close to Home Our Everyday Price $619 Just like every other hearing center, Palm We are honored to be a part of the Century Village community Beach Hearing Care Center providing quality healthcare to you and your neighbors. We are provides comprehensive testing, compassionate care, and a large selec- conveniently located near you at: tion of hearing aids. However, our biggest differences are: • WE CHARGE YOU LESS • 5405 Okeechobee Boulevard, Suite 100 Palm Beach Hearing Care Center has never felt the need to mark up West Palm Beach, FL 33417 hearing aids 300% to the public. FREE TRANSPORTATION is provided from Century Village to our office. • FREE BATTERIES • Palm Beach Hearing Care Center includes FREE batteries for the life On-Site Services Include: Our Physicians Specialize in: of your hearing aids. • Echocardiogram • Cardiology • 24 HOUR PATIENT SUPPORT • • EKG • Dermatology YOUR PALM BEACH HEARING CARE CENTER SPECIALIST IS AL- • Laboratory • Gynecology WAYS JUST A PHONE CALL AWAY! • Nuclear Stress Testing • Internal Medicine/Geriatrics • Wound Care • Wound Care a Hearing Aid before calling Don’t buy Palm Beach Hearing Center! Our everyday pricing on • Siemens • Starkey • Widex • Phonak CALL TO MAKE AN • Oticon & Audina Hearing Systems is always from $400 to $1000 Less APPOINTMENT: than anywhere else! (561) 697-3131 And we love giving second opinions! Se habla español 2905-G North Military Trail • West Palm Beach Next to Publix in the Crosstown Plaza

Dr. Leon Uribe Vivian Carta-Sanchez, ARNP, DNP Palm Beach Hearing Care Center CALL TODAY FOR A (561) TenetFloridaPhysicianServices.com FREE EXAMINATION! 689-0160 PAGE B32 | UCO REPORTER | AUGUST 2015 Independence Day at Century Village PHOOTOGRAPHY BY JAMES HICKERSON