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Volume 28, No. 12 Publication of the UNITED CIVIC ORGANIZATION of CENTURY VILLAGE (WPB) December 2009
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Delegate Meeting
Fri, Dec 4, 9:30 am Clubhouse Theater Back row: Lillian Rubin, Al Weiskopf, Louis and Sylvia Roth. Front row: Sylvia Haskell, Ceil
Imberman, Abraham Moskowitz, Miriam Maddux. Photo by Ken Davis
Page 2 THE UCO REPORTER December 2009
remedies against the Golf son asked residents to come to valves, call Jerry to get on the
Course. Discussion followed. UCO if they have any ques- schedule. The cost is $175 per
Vote — motion defeated. tions. Read her article in the unit including the permit. The
At the Delegate New Business: none Reporter. valve will have a tag with the
Committee Reports: Beautification: Sandy Co- apartment number. Locking
Assembly Reporter: Dot Loewenstein hen announced that her com- valves could be installed at an
Betty Lapidus announced that the deadline is mittee hopes to enhance the additional charge.
Monday, November 9 for any CV sign at the Okeechobee CERT: Jackie Karlan an-
items for the next issue. entrance in 2010. nounced that this Community
Insurance: Dan Gladstone Cable: Dave Israel reported Emergency Response Team
reported that 240 units in 50 that there will be cable box has two new licensed Ham
November 6, 2009 dents are encouraged to attend buildings have been damaged sign ups by Association begin- operators. The committee is
These minutes were taken the next session scheduled for by water and we might have ning January 4. The schedule available to demonstrate how
by Mary Patrick Benton. November 11 at 2 p.m. in the renewal problems. He sug- was distributed this morning to use building fire extinguish-
The meeting was called to Medical Center. gested that shut-off valves are and is also available at the ers. Call her for an appoint-
order by President George On November 18, the Palm very important. Q&A re water UCO office. The new CV web- ment.
Loewenstein at 9:30 a.m. 196 Beach County Tax Assessor damage followed. site is century-village-wpb. Community Relations:
delegates were in attendance. will answer questions and Nominations-Search: Ro- blogspot.com. Ted Silverman announced the
The Pledge of Allegiance discuss the Homestead Act in berta Fromkin reported that Maintenance: Jerry Karpf party for Centenarians was
was led by George Franklin. Room C at 2 p.m. This meet- every UCO officer (except two announced there will be a supported by 27 different area
The minutes of the previous ing will be advantageous for Vice Presidents) and the Exec- meeting in Room C on No- businesses. The Village Song-
meeting were accepted as written. new Century Village residents. utive Board are to be elected. vember 18 at 2 p.m. pertaining birds entertained.
The treasurer’s report was Roberta Fromkin will chair Those interested can get forms to the Homestead Act. The Signs: Haskell Morin
attached to the minutes. As- the Nomination-Search Com- from the UCO office. We need next Town Meeting will be showed a sample of building
sociations received their mittee. If you wish to be nomi- bios and pictures by January December 3 at 10:30 a.m. in signs that are available for
Statement of Charges for nated for either a UCO office 4. The slate will be presented the Theater. Speakers will be sale. Order forms are in the
2010. Treasurer Dorothy Tetro or Executive Board, you can at the February Delegates’ representatives from the State UCO office. The cost is $150
thanked Al McLaughlin for get an application at the UCO Assembly and candidates can of Florida Ombudsman office. per sign.
preparing these bills. office. If nominated from the be nominated from the floor If your Association is interest- The meeting was adjourned
Lt. Kronsperger, of the Palm floor, only one second is nec- with one second at this meet- ed in installing cut-off water at 11:05 a.m. o
Beach County Sheriff’s De- essary — must be nominated ing. The election will be held
March 5. If you are having a problem, call the
partment, reminded everyone and seconded by a Delegate.
Transportation: Claudette UCO Office at 683‑9189 and ask for the
to drive carefully as a speed- The UCO office will be
Vice President that is covering your
ing ticket fine starts at $250 closed Friday, November 27th LaBonte announced there is a
Association.
and failure to stop at a Stop — Thanksgiving recess. new bus stop on Palm Beach Frank Cornish Jerry Karpf
Sign is a $140 ticket. Deputies Due to heavy winds, the Lakes Blvd at the new Target. Cambridge Coventry
have been notified to check for exterminator was unable to When the Clubhouse is closed Canterbury Easthampton
squatters at the Golf Course. tent the Clubhouse last week. for extermination, buses will Chatham Norwich
He also stressed that residents They will try again the week pick up in front of the medical Dorchester Plymouth
should always lock their cars. of November 9. If successful, building. Kent Salisbury
President’s Report: the Clubhouse will be closed Security: Al McLaughlin Northampton Sheffield
President Loewenstein pre- November 9-10-11-12. stated that we had three bro- Sussex Waltham
sented a Certificate of Com- According to Robert’s Rules ken gate arms this past month.
mendation to Detective Jamie of Order, to switch order of the He reminded residents not to David Israel Bob Marshall
Roussel for his expeditious meeting we need a two-thirds abuse our security guards. Andover Berkshire
apprehension of a vandal who vote (131). Ushers are stationed Safety: George Franklin Bedford Camden
was defacing property in Cen- at each door to collect Delegate asked drivers to slow down Golf’s Edge Dover
voting papers in order to deter- when in the Village. The next Greenbrier Hastings
tury Village.
mine if we still have a quorum Safety Town Hall meeting has Kingswood Somerset
UCO held a Town Hall
been rescheduled to December Oxford Wellington
meeting with the owners of when a vote is taken.
17 at 9:30 a.m. in Room C. Southampton Windsor
the Golf Course and members Motion: Made and sec-
Stratford
of the Pro-Active Commit- onded — All future agendas Investigations: Louise Ger-
tee. UCO is concerned with for Delegate meetings be
the safety issue and lack of revised to allow any motions December/January Meetings
fence. At a recent Palm Beach presented to be scheduled at As of 11/03/09
County Code Enforcement the beginning of a meeting be- Date Day Time Group Location
meeting, the owners of the fore any Committee Reports. Maintenance (Fl Ombudsman
This to include motions for 12/03/09 Thursday 10:30 am Theater
Golf Course must put the speaks on election procedures)
fence back up within 30 days Old Business, New Business 12/04/09 Friday 9:30 am Delegates Assembly Theater
or be fined $150 per day. Both and any other matters brought 12/04/09 Friday 2:00 pm Security 2102
UCO and the Pro-Active Com- to the Delegates as motions. 12/07/07 Monday 9:30 am Infrastructure 2102
mittee were in attendance at Discussion followed. Vote —
12/09/09 Wednesday 11:00 am Beautification 2102
this hearing. 3 opposed — motion carried.
President Loewenstein had 12/09/09 Wednesday 1:00 pm Editorial 2102
There was a water main break
at which 40% of the Village was to leave the meeting and Vice 12/10/09 Thursday 10:00 am Community Relations Card Room B
affected. Since we didn’t have President Bob Marshall took 12/15/09 Tuesday 10:00 am Operations (tentative) 2102
an emergency plan in place to over conducting the meeting. 12/16/09 Wednesday 2:00 pm PBC Tax Accessor CH Room C
notify residents, George insti- Old Business: 12/17/09 Thursday 9:30 am Safety (Town Hall) CH Room C
tuted an Emergency Committee The Pro-Active Commit-
12/18/08 Friday 10:00 am Candidates Forum CH Room C
for future situations. This com- tee complained to the P.B.Co.
Landscaping Department 12/21/09 Monday 1:30 pm Transportation CH Room B
mittee will meet November 19
to make plans. about the upkeep of the Golf 12/21/09 Monday 3:00 pm CERT Art Room
There will be a Candidates Course. They also learned that 12/25/09 Friday Closed Christmas UCO
Forum for Congressman Wex- Mr. Waldman did not apply for 12/29/09 Tuesday 10:00 am Operations 2102
ler’s seat December 18 at 9:30 a permit to erect a fence. 12/31/09 Thursday 10:00 am Officers 2102
a.m. here in the Theater. Motion: A motion was
1/01/10 Friday Closed New Year's Day UCO
The Century Village health made and seconded to au-
1/04/10 Monday 1:00 pm Executive Board CH Room B
facility is conducting seminars thorize UCO to spend up to
for Century Village. All resi- $20,000 in legal fees to find 1/08/10 Friday 9:30 am Delegates Assembly Theater
December 2009 THE UCO REPORTER Page 3
Your Theater
Cable Claudette
David Israel LaBonte
Alzheimer’s
Survey Response
By Dot Loewenstein
From the Desk of For the past two months, we Investigations
Vice President have run a survey, trying to de-
Louise Gerson
termine a day of the week that
Jerry Karpf would be most convenient for
our residents to meet with con-
cerns about relatives, friends,
or neighbors who seem to be
With the start of a new sea- Century Village should attend. exhibiting symptoms of de- Welcome back, Snowbirds! When you get a bad credit
son, when all the snowbirds This will be the first step in mentia. Give big thanks to all who report on a prospective buyer,
come down to Century Vil- several lectures for everyone Results: Half of our replies were working hard tending it is up to the Association to
lage, my thoughts turn to what to understand condo living indicate Monday is the best to your Association business. meet and decide whether to
is the best way to continue in the State of Florida. Mr. day, and the other half want They took care of the sales, reject or accept them!
everyone’s education and Raphan will also give an up- Wednesday. Don’t get excited rentals and occupancies. Same thing if the report
knowledge in learning what date of what new changes are yet — each group was divided In October, we had 27 sales, shows a criminal problem.
condo living is all about. being considered in 718, the also! Half want mornings, and 35 rentals, 2 deed transfers Again, the Association Board
Many people who live in Condominium Act. the other half — you guessed and 8 requests for occupancy. is the only one to make the
Century Village don’t have I will also be having classes it — want afternoons. All want A total of 72 investigations decision, not UCO Investiga-
the faintest idea that they have on basic condominium financ- weekly sessions. brought in. tions!
responsibilities to their Asso- es and responsibilities that There are a few who will Everyone that wants to live Please come into our office
ciation, and this goes as well Board members have to their accept any day, any time, and here should be investigated. with your questions on pending
as what responsibilities the Association. These classes prefer monthly meetings. They should be 55 or older. investigations. Everything is
board has to the unit owners. will be held on February 4, Therefore, we cannot, as You want to be sure that peo- confidential, so we cannot give
To help unit owners better un- 2010, and other dates to be yet, make a firm commitment ple buying apartments have you any information over the
derstand this concept, we have announced. Because of limits and we are now requesting enough finances to live here. phone. Bring your ID with you.
arranged a Town Hall meeting on the number of people that additional survey respondents. Criminal checks are done on Calling all those who can
that is open to everyone in CV can be instructed on the vari- If you have not filled out our everyone to make sure respon- dedicate days to put informa-
on December 3, 2009 at 10:30 ous topics, there will be a limit survey form, we will provide sible people live here when tion into our computer: Come
a.m. in the Clubhouse Theater. of 100 people per lecture. This it again at the end of this col- they buy or rent. into our office for more details.
I will be having as guest only applies to the classes, not umn. It would be most helpful These are trying times for all Have a great Thanksgiving.
speaker Mr. Bill Raphan, the the Town Hall meeting. if you could narrow down your of us. Associations are getting We are closed that Thursday
Ombudsman for the State of So remember: Come to the reply to Monday or Wednes- stuck paying for apartments and Friday, so please plan
Florida, who will lecture on Town Hall meeting on Decem- day and morning or afternoon. that irresponsible people have ahead with bringing in your
how Condominium Elections ber 3rd and learn something Please be patient with me. walked away from. contracts with checks. o
must be conducted. Everyone in new and have some fun. o We will get this project off
the ground, and already have
facilitators on the shelf. The
Century Medical Care Center
(new name) has offered space
for us as soon as it is available
in their building, still under
construction. Anita Cruz will
give us space in the Clubhouse
prior to that time, so space is
not a problem.
Be assured that your names
and phone numbers remain in
my custody and will not find
their way into a trash can.
To All Candidates for President/Vice President Thank you for your replies If you find mistakes in this publication,
In the interest of equalizing the playing to date, and please tell your please consider that they are there for a
friends it is not too late to re-
field, the Reporter is offering one free ad to spond. o purpose. We publish something for every-
each announced candidate. Contact Toni one, and some people are always looking
at 683-9336 before December 7 for details. for mistakes!
Page 6 THE UCO REPORTER December 2009
OFFICERS
such as opening the street for raises and bonuses to WPRF The main question that I
water, sewer and other utility and UCO employees when the wanted to ask was: What does
connections, etc, etc. economy is in the pits. the pro-active committee want
2102 West Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33417 The open letter continues to I wish we did not have to to do with that land? It is pretty
UCO Office: Tel 561-683-9189 • Fax 561-683-9904 hint that we in Century Village pay WPRF personal bank fees clear that it will never be a golf
Office Hours: Mon-Thu 9am-1pm • Fri 12 noon-4pm will have more privacy and out of the residents’ money. course again. The Village did
President: George Loewenstein security. Are the Waldmans I wish the cable gurus con- not buy that property when the
Vice Presidents: Frank Cornish, David Israel, implying that a housing de- sidered the fact that we may price was reasonable and they
Jerry Karpf, Bob Marshall velopment will provide less have to pay three quarters of a had the chance. They them-
Treasurer: Dorothy Tetro noise and security than a golf
Corresponding Secretary: Avis Blank million dollars in taxes before selves talked about a two mil-
course?? they signed a ten year contract. lion dollar course restoration
Recording Secretary: Betty Lapidus
Community Assn. Mgr.: Rodger Carver I might add that during the A side note: somewhere in the area. I do
Administrative Assistant: Mary Patrick Benton tenure of the Waldmans purchase If any of my wishes make not believe that the people in
Co-Office Managers: Mary Patrick Benton of the golf course, the golf club- you angry, don’t get mad, get our Village are willing or able
Edie Levine house was vandalized several even. At election time, think to spend that kind of money,
Office Assistants: Sandy Levine, Maria Levy, times, suffering broken glass seriously about who you want let alone buy the property that
Florence Pires, Isabelle Scherel, Irv Small, and pilfering. Is this the type of to spend your money. is not for sale and then put
Joyce Weberman, Marcia Ziccardy security we are to expect?
Receptionists: Sidele Bushaikin,
And please, give some re- several million dollars into it
If they could not protect spect to the UCO volunteers to turn it into a money losing
Rhea Cohen, Sonia Goldberg, Natalie Hauptman,
Claudette LaBonte, Beverly Lyne, Marie Oliver, what they own, how much who do all the grunt work and business.
Ron Massa protection will they give us? do not participate in any deci- I hope when the snowbirds
Expect zilch, nada, nothing — sion making.
Executive Board especially after he builds and Olga Wolkenstein
come back, they can come to
a Town Meeting that would be
Dave Bernstein Dot Loewenstein walks away from the project, a help to them and not a free-
Randall Borchardt Al McLaughlin which is so common with de- Golf Course Town for-all like yesterdays.
Sal Bummolo Haskell Morin velopers. Meeting October 15, Taken from century-
Sandy Cohen Marie Oliver For security, the Waldmans, village-wpb.blogspot.com,
Ken Davis Michael Rayber at one time, said they would
2009
Re: Town Meeting for the Village’s new Web site
George Franklin Joe Saponaro fence their property from ours;
Information About Golf
Louise Gerson Phil Shapkin are we to expect fencing like
Course Property
Dan Gladstone Myron Silverman the separation from the park-
Jackie Karlan
Syd Kronish
Ted Silverman
Lori Torres
ing field at the medical build-
ing? At Southampton, they
Yesterday I went to the Town
Meeting to hear all the informa- Call the
tion that I could about what is to
Claudette LaBonte
Irv Lazar
Jeanette Veglia
Olga Wolkenstein
used razor sharp barbed wire;
is that the look we want —
happen to the now closed golf
course. Both sides did credible
Rover:
from paradise to a maximum
502-8103
The United Civic Organization Reporter is published presentations and I had some
monthly without charge to the residents of Century Village, prison look???
West Palm Beach, FL. questions for each side.
Folks, if you want to live
The United Civic Organization, aka UCO, is a not-for-profit This is when the meeting Remember, call 911
organization. Its officers, directors, editors, staff, and any with all the promises the Wald-
turned into bedlam (a crazy
committee people are not responsible for typographical errors mans make, you will be in for first for any emergen-
or misrepresentations in any advertisements or articles. They place) and all control, man-
a big disappointment. They are cy, then call the above
are not responsible and assume no liability for the content of, ners and tolerance ceased.
painting a rosy picture to mask
or any opinions expressed in, any contributed articles which The Judge that was brought in number to summon
represent the author’s own opinions are not necessarily the all the negatives.
to moderate the meeting was our security car.
opinion of UCO. Acceptance of advertising for products or Don’t be fooled. There are
services in no way constitutes an official endorsement of totally useless. I find it hard
no positives in their proposal.
the product or service. to believe he ever controlled Continued on Page 7
December 2009 THE UCO REPORTER Page 7
Open Clubhouse
By Courtney Olsen
Warm welcome to the snow-
birds that flew in this month. Transportation
Safety You will be excited to know
Claudette
most of your favorite classes
George Franklin and clubs have returned for LaBonte
this winter season.
In addition to regular clubs
and classes, there are special
meetings this month: The first
Ok, folks, it finally hap- a Traffic Signal; the Third is meeting of the Irish Ameri- Thank you so much for the at this writing and we are look-
pened — “Signal 4” — that is being struck while Properly can Club will be held in the calls and messages regarding ing forward to the return of our
the police dispatch signal for a and Legally Parked. Anything Party Room at 2 pm, Decem- last month’s Transportation winter residents.
motor vehicle crash. else and your insurance com- ber 1. On Thursday, December article. Note to all bus riders:
Today (not mentioning real pany will hammer you with 3 at 10 am will be a Lecture More information was pro- “Please do not ask drivers to
date), while I was heading premium increases or drop you on Election Procedures in the vided by Marcia Ziccardy, a stop in front of your building’s
north in the rain on South all together. Theatre. There will be a Town CV resident. Her father, Saul sidewalk, or other location
Military Trail at 1:30 P.M. near Now, if you are involved in Hall Meeting on Medicare in Leffak, AKA Charlie, arrived closer to your front door.”
the intersection of Forest Hill a crash and before you leave Meeting Room C on Decem- in the Village in 1979 from “This is not an appointed bus
Blvd., I was stopped in the the scene, check the paper- ber 8 at 2 pm. The Deborah New York City Transit Author- stop, and your driver may lose
right lane for a red traffic sig- work given to you. Notify the Hospital Foundation will be ity and became friends with his or her job for trying to
nal. All of a sudden, wham!! I officer if anything he wrote is meeting on December 11 at the drivers. He tells us that at keep you happy.” “It is a very
was struck from behind. I was wrong, have it corrected at the 11 am in the Party Room. The that time the group was known short walk from the assigned
hit so hard that the ash tray in scene. Ballroom Dance Practice as the “Sixty Niners.” bus stop, and you have been
my car popped out! I have been on the “Cell group is canceled for Sunday, We have returned to the noticed as having no physical
I got out in time to see the Phone” kick, and here is some December 13. The two Health winter bus schedule and have limitations, nor have you been
driver of the vehicle that hit news directly off the press for Chat meetings this month are added Target on the Mall Bus carrying any bundles when we
me lowering their hand with you regarding the use of these December 1 at 10 am, and De- route. have seen you taking advan-
a cell phone in it. This driver items. cember 15 at 2:30 pm. Topics I dare to say that all is quiet tage of a very nice driver.” o
never braked and just drove This month, Arkansas has for these meetings are yet to be
right into the back of my car joined more than twenty (20) assigned; call the Ticket Office
that I had for four weeks and other states banning “Text
four days exactly. Messaging” while driving.
for more information. Every
third Wednesday, a Property
Excursion Bus Trips
As of this date, I do have a They also have made it illegal Appraiser will be coming to Excursion Buses run Mondays & Wednesdays, every month.
small pain in my neck above to use a cell phone or to email the Clubhouse for residents
the right shoulder — no lie. or access information on line The Monday bus normally goes to Wellington Green at 9:30 a.m.
interested in Homestead Ex- and returns at 1:15 p.m. This same bus makes a second trip at 10:30
Now what I can tell you is this: while driving. Maryland on emption. These meetings will a.m. to Wal-Mart, returning at 2:10 p.m.
I was very lucky to be driving October 1, 2009 has a ban now be monthly at 2 pm in Meet-
a very large vehicle while the on Texting while driving, and ing Room C. The next Metro EXCEPTION: The 2nd Monday trip is to Lake Worth Beach,
other driver had a compact car. in Maine last month, doing leaving at 9:30 a.m. and returning by 2:30 p.m. This is a big bus
Traffic School is scheduled holding 48 passengers. The December trip is on December 14th.
The damage to that vehicle anything distracting while for December 18 at 9 am;
was extensive. Mine, again driving became illegal. Now registration is required. The Wednesday bus normally goes to CityPlace at 10 a.m. and
from what I can see, seems to what is anything distracting? Comcast will be at the continues on to Gardens Mall, arriving about 10:30 a.m. This bus
be superficial. Not yet sure, as I don’t know and I don’t want Clubhouse next month ev- leaves the Gardens Mall at 1:30 p.m. and picks up at CityPlace
the car has to be put onto a lift to find out. Seems that leaves about 2 p.m.
ery Monday, Tuesday, and
and checked for undercarriage a lot to the Police Officer’s Wednesday to conclude the EXCEPTION: The 4th Wednesday trip is to Delray on December
damage. The rest is that the discretion. So be careful driv- cable box distribution and in- 23rd, leaving at 9:30 a.m. and returning by 2:30 p.m. The destination
Service Aide who prepared ing through Maine. stallation. For more informa- is the Carnival Flea Market, and Beall’s Outlet is within walking
the crash report messed it up Now to our Northern Snow tion, please watch Channel 63, distance.
so badly that I had to go to the Birds from Canada — you are or come in to the Ticket Office.
Sheriff Headquarters on Gun not left out of these rules. In This 48 passenger bus is usually full, so it makes sense to arrive
The New Year’s Eve Dance between 8:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. to be sure of getting a seat.
Club Road to report the errors Ontario, Canada, a ban against is Thursday, December 31 at 9
and he was called in and had Cell Phone use and text mes- pm in the Party Room; the dress
to redo the entire report. Ok, saging while driving takes code will be strictly enforced,
what’s the point in telling you effect October 26, 2009. Also and tickets are required for entry.
this tale? Put the phone down under the Ontario measure, The last Thursday of every
and drive!!! hand held Citizen Band or month, at 7 pm, Sonja Suarez
Now, because someone was other two (2) way radios are and the “Three Friends” put on
not paying attention and talk- being phased out within three a free concert in Meeting Room
ing on a phone (allegedly) an (3) years. It appears that only C; all are welcome to come.
entire half a day was wasted hand free models will be al- A new class will begin
by this writer, not to mention lowed to be used. called Zumba; it is the latest
vehicle damage to both cars, Folks, I know a lot of you dance and exercise craze. It is
a Sheriff’s employee could do not agree with these laws. a mix of aerobics and dancer-
have been doing other more However, they are made for cise to the rhythms of Latin
important business, and so, your safety and the safety music. The first class is free!
three persons had their entire of other motorists. Remem- And if you are interested, you
afternoon wrecked. ber, driving is not a right; it may register for more. This
As of 4:30 p.m., the other is a privilege and too many class is held at Hastings at 5
person had not reported that people have been killed and pm. For more details, please
crash to their insurance com- injured because of not paying call the Ticket Office.
pany. You may also be inter- attention to what’s going on The December and January
ested to know that there are around you while talking on a class schedules are available in
three (3) types of crashes that cell phone or texting. Please: the Ticket Office and posted
are classified as non-prevent- Drive safely out there. on Channel 63. You may now
able. The First is stopped at Stop with the cell phones register for December classes
the direction of a Police Of- already; pay attention and as well as January classes. o
ficer; the Second is stopped at drive safely! o
December 2009 THE UCO REPORTER Page 9
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At the Library
By Chuck Waugh CLUBHOUSE MOVIES
Holiday Season at the
MANAGEMENT (R • 94 min)
Okeechobee Branch
Insurance Library
Jennifer Aniston, Woody Harrelson
A touching comedy. A traveling art saleswoman tries to shake
Borrow books at the library
Dan Gladstone to help plan your festivities.
off a flaky motel manager.
Tue, 12/01, 1:45 pm; Sun, 12/06, 1:45 pm; Mon, 11/07, 6:45 pm;
The library has cookbooks, Tue, 12/08, 1:45 pm; Sun, 12/13, 1:45 pm
decorating books, party plan-
ning, gift-giving ideas, song WHATEVER WORKS (PG-13 • 92 min)
books, books on the origins of Larry David, Adam Brooks
It happened to my building rences and the most devastat- Written and directed by Woody Allen, an eccentric New
the many faith-based holidays
again. My next door neighbor ing ones have been caused by Yorker abandons his upper class life to lead a more bohemian
of the season, and books on
left her beautiful, exquisite broken and failing ball-cock existence ranting to anyone who will listen.
other areas of seasonal inter-
apartment on Friday 11/6 at 5 systems in the toilet tank. It is Mon, 12/14, 6:45 pm; Tue, 12/15, 1:45 pm; Thu, 12/17, 6:45 pm;
est. And for after the holidays,
p.m. for a party. At 7:30 p.m., due to aging. So we are now Sun, 12/20, 1:45 pm; Mon, 12/21, 6:45 pm
you might want to check out
another neighbor that was strongly recommending that
books on dieting and credit TAKING OF PELHAM 1-2-3 (R • 106 min)
walking by her door noticed each unit will change its ball-
repair! Denzel Washington, John Travolta
that water was coming out cock system to a new one that
The Okeechobee Boulevard Armed men hijack a New York City subway train, holding the
in bulks. He called me and is less likely to fail in the near
Branch Library is located next passengers hostage in return for a ransom, and turning an
we both went in with the future. The cost is minimal
to Dunkin’ Donuts. The hours ordinary day’s work for dispatcher Walter Garber into a face-
Association key only to find and comparing the damage
are: Monday, Tuesday, and off with the mastermind behind the crime.
out that the ball-cock system that it helps to avoid, this is an
Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. Tue, 12/22, 1:45 pm; Thu, 12/27, 6:45 pm; Sun, 12/28, 1:45 pm;
broke and a huge amount of important investment. Mon, 12/29, 6:45 pm
to 8:00 p.m. and Thursday, Fri-
water was overflowing. In Some other issues: UCO
day and Saturday from 10:00
the two hours that the water received a notice that one of (TO BE CONTINUED NEXT MONTH)
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All Village
was running, two apartments our Associations was being
residents, including seasonal
were totally soaked. The first sued for discrimination be- NO ADMISSION TO BE CHARGED
residents, are eligible for a
and foremost victim in such cause the board had rejected
free library card with proper
cases is the apartment below. an application to buy an apart-
ID. Visit the library today!
In many cases the apartment ment. Although the rejection
December Programs
upstairs does not suffer any was based on bad credit (in
• Tue., Dec. 1, 8:30 a.m. —
damage or does not even know fact, it was awful), his lawyer
Browser Basics
that it has a leak. was trying to connect it to
• Tue., Dec. 1, 2:30 p.m. —
The instrument measures the “tone” of his skin. Noth-
Beginning Computers
show that in these two hours, ing could be further from the
• Thu., Dec. 3, 10:30 a.m. —
all the drywalls absorbed huge truth because members of the
Morning Cinema
amounts of water and are al- president’s family have the
• Fri., Dec. 4, 10:30 a.m.
ready soaked. same “tone.” But nevertheless,
— Adult Book Discussion
My Association is now our insurance company has to
Series
obliged for another deductible defend the case regardless of
• Mon., Dec. 7, 2:00 p.m. —
of $5,000. Since June of this it being a nuisance suit.
E-mail Basics (Hands-on)
year, we are in for $10,000. It came to UCO’s attention
• Mon., Dec. 7, 6:00 p.m.
Our previous event happened that a new treasurer of an As-
— Ki Sa Yon Odinate Ye?
on June 23 on the other side of sociation found out, when he
(Computers-Creole)
our 24 unit building. received the books, that his
• Tue., Dec. 8, 8:30 a.m.
Our board has learned how previous president was pay-
— Mousing Around
important it was to have access ing by checks monies without
(Hands-on)
to all the keys of the apart- receipts that could not be ac-
• Tue., Dec. 8, 10:30 a.m. —
ments in our building. We counted for. So please be sure
Introductory Internet
were able to enter the apart- that your accountant system
• Thu., Dec. 10, 10:30 a.m.
ment, locate and stop the leak runs without opening windows
— Morning Cinema (2008)
in minutes. for embezzlements.
(Rated G, 108 min.)
The experience that we have This article is for informa-
• Thu., Dec. 10, 2:00 p.m.
learned in the past year has tion only, not to be used in any
— The Humor of Sam
shown that most of the occur- legal matter. o
Levenson
• Mon., Dec. 14, 2:00 p.m. —
Evidence of water damage by Mr. Gladstone. MS Word (hands on)
• Mon., Dec. 14, 6:00 p.m.
— Ki Sa Yon Odinate Ye?
(Computers-Creole)
• Tue., Dec. 15, 8:30 a.m. —
Browser Basics
• Tue., Dec. 15, 2:30 p.m. —
Internet Tips & Tricks
• Wed, Dec. 16, 2:00 p.m. —
Meditation for Everyday
Living
• Thu, Dec. 17, 10:30 a.m.
— Morning Cinema (2004)
(Not Rated, 75 min.)
• Wed, Dec. 23, 10:30 a.m.
— Morning Cinema (1942)
(Not Rated, 101 min.) o
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December 2009 THE UCO REPORTER Page 11
shut down water heaters when are almost 40 years old, and dealing with unpleasant out-
not in use (to save electricity) our wires are aluminum, this comes. Call 681-3923 to re-
because the circuit breaker is a formula for major prob- port any situation you think
was not designed to be turned lems, such as blowing out might result in damage and/or
Maintenance on and off constantly. If you your circuit boards or burning danger to others. All present at
burnout the breaker, a replace- out some of your appliances, this meeting were extremely
Jerry Karpf ment part may no longer be as well as a fire. A fire is only grateful to these gentlemen for
available. It is possible that a matter of time, when using sharing their knowledge. o
the entire box would have to more amps than the wires
be replaced, for an estimated in the walls are designed to
CERT:
Community Emergency
Response Team
Jackie Karlan
Community
Relations
Ted Silverman
Important
Numbers
Emergency........................ 911
Senior Helpline................. 211
Security.................... 502-8103
Guest Call-In............ 689-1759
Reporter................... 683-9336
UCO Office.............. 683-9189
Hastings CH............. 687-4875
WPRF (Anita Cruz)... 640-3111
Seacrest.................... 697-4990
Florida Power........... 697-8000
Palm Beach Water.... 740-4600
AT&T.............1-888-151-6500
Comcast................... 847-4792
Palm Beach Post....... 820-4663
Tri-Rail............1-800-874-7245
Homesteaders.......... 355-2650
Sheriff’s Office.......... 766-2000
Police (non-emerg)... 822-1900
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Classified Ads
with 4 upholstered pub tools
table 41” wide, 6” high, stools
25” nigh 2 yrs old in new con-
dition orig $600 asking $300
Classified ads are printed call (561) 697 2471
on a space available basis. For Rent
Ads should be submitted by Three wheel Roll Easy walker
the seventh of the month in Wellington J renovated 2/2 w/ traveling pouch (blue),
which they are to appear. deluxe high rise, absolute used 3 times new $165 will
Articles must be resubmitted beauty on lake. Desirable loca- sacrifice $85 Call 471 6760
every month if they are to be tion 3rd flr elevator building,
repeated. near parking space and bus Large brass mounted cam-
All Classified ads must be stop. Building has its own paign jewelry chest 35” high
on a full sheet of paper (8½ x pool $850 annual. Call (561) x 20-½” wide x 14-½” deep. 5
11). Scraps of paper will not 346 2077 drawers lined with red velvet,
be accepted. bottom storage compartment
All items submitted must Miscellaneous with 2 doors, must be seen $35
include name and address of new condition “Haier” ex-
contributor. Name and ad- cellent condition small area
dress will not be printed; this dorm refrigerator has freezer
is for our information. The compartment sells new $159 Do not give your
Classified ads are a service asking $75 resident pass to a rela-
for UCO members only. tive or friend. It will be
Small oak upright piano Ham- confiscated and there Volunteers Needed — UCO Reporter
ilton by Baldwin $250 OBO will be a charge for We have a need for Layout/Copy Placers (will train); phone calls
For Sale Call (561) 536 8488 to follow up on ads, paper pick-up, etc. Jobs are part time. We
replacement.
are in from 9:30 am-12:00 pm, Mon-Fri. Hours vary by need. Call
Dover “A” ground floor, tile 683-9336 or email ucoreporterwpb@bellsouth.net.
throughout. Move-in condi-
tion. bedroom, 1-½ bath - mir-
rored closets - all tiled - stall
shower - large patio, lagoon
for sailing - large TV - many
additional amenities, furniture.
By appointment call (561) 686
5441 or (917) 755 9583
contact the Temple office any of Morse Geriatric. FMI, Dr. Steve, 242-0481; Rose, 683-
Organization News weekday morning 684-3212. Levy @ 478-6865. 1564.
Please note!!! DO NOT
leader of the congregation, B’nai B’rith Century: We Brooklyn U.S.A.: Will meet Canadian Club: Meets 4 th
resubmit dates for events
is an experienced education meet every 4th Sun, 9:30 am, on Wed, Oct 14, 1:30 in the Wed, Party Room of CH, 1:00
already appearing in Orga-
administrator and college pro- at Anshei Sholom. Admis- Party Room. Coming events: pm. Membership open to all.
nization News unless there
fessor. sion is free to members ($3 Italian lunch & entertain- Lots of great activities. Betty,
is a correction.
Both courses will run from for guests). Activities: Jan ment; Dec 17, BBQ and boat 684-0766; Franne, 478-9526;
Amit Rishona Chapter: November to March on Mon- 24: Festive year-end meet- trip on the Jungle Queen; Jan Madelaine, 684-5595.
Come to our monthly meet- day mornings at the Temple. ing/party w/food/entertain- 17, mystery bus trip; Feb 21,
ing on Tue, Dec 12, at 1:00 They are free to members only ment, reserv necessary ($7 annual luncheon/dance; Mar Century Village Computer
pm (collation at 12 noon). (nonmembers pay). for guests); Feb 24: A look at 16-18, 3 day/2 nite trip to Club: Meets 1st and 3rd Thu,
Other coming events: Dec 12, For further information, the projected new facilities Key West. Elayne, 688-8151;
Continued on Page 24
luncheon and games at CV CH
(Bess, 478-0735); Jan 13, 2-5
pm, Israeli film at the CH (El-
lie, 471-4935); Mar 7, ann din-
ner at Aitz Chaim (call Bess).
Congregation Anshei
Sholom Adult Education
Congregation Anshei Sho-
lom began two adult education
courses in November.
Sara Farkas, an Israeli na-
tive and member of the con-
gregation, will lead a course in
conversational Hebrew. Sara is
an accomplished teacher.
Those members of the con-
gregation who took the course
last year were very impressed
by the caliber of the teaching.
No prior knowledge of He-
brew is required.
Rabbi Michael Korman will
lead a course entitled “Great
Jewish Thinkers: Their Impact
on Judaism.”
Rabbi Korman, the spiritual
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Water Aerobics (Pool) Pilates Water Aerobics (Pool) Pilates Water Aerobics (Pool)
10:00-11:00 am 9:45-10:30 am 10:00-11:00 am 9:45-10:00 am 10:00-11:00 am
Sit & Fit Healthy Breathing Yoga Touch Sit & Fit Healthy Breathing Yoga Touch Administrative/
2:00-3:00 pm 2:00-3:00 pm 2:00-3:00 pm 2:00-3:00 pm Office Duties
Search/Nominations Committee
By Roberta Boehm Fromkin
Here is a reproduction of the form for candidates for UCO
office. To obtain a full-size version, visit the UCO building at
West Drive. If you have questions, call me (before 5:00 p.m.)
at 712-0259.
December 2009 THE UCO REPORTER Page 33
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Arts & Entertainment Dec. 10: A Tribute to Ger- Quinn Lemley. (8pm) Salva- Dec. 21-23: Chicago — The
Continued from Page 29 shwin, Bernstein and All That
Jazz Starring David Amram.
tore Licitra, Tenor and Warren
Jones, Piano.
great Kander and Ebb musical.
Dec. 24-26: Moscow Clas-
You didn’t get
winning autobiographical
comedy by one of America’s
Dec. 11 & 13: Palm Beach Dec. 16: Ronan Tynan: The sical Ballet: The Nutcracker.
Dec. 26-31: Forbidden
a copy of our
Opera: Beethoven’s Sym- Gift of Christmas Sung.
greatest playwrights.
Music and Dance
phony No. 9 (Choral). Dec. 17: Israel Philharmonic Broadway (Rinker Playhouse). paper? Check the
Dec. 12: The Christmas Orchestra, Pinchas Zucker- Dec. 29: Tommy Tune and
Nov.-Dec. at the Kravis
Center (West Palm Beach)
Music of Mannheim Steam- man, Conductor and Solo Vio- the Manhattan Rhythm Kings. Fitness Center,
roller By Chip Davis. lin, Amanda Forsyth, Cello. Dec. 30: Woody Allen and
(832-7469 or www.kravis.org):
Dec. 15: (11am & 2pm) Dec. 18: Barbara Cook. His New Orleans Jazz Band. Laundry or
Nov. 20-22: Miami City Dec. 31: Bonfire: Musical
Ballet — Dances by Bal-
Gotta Get a Gimmick: Bur-
lesque to Broadway Starring
Dec. 19: The Polar Express
(Gosman Amphitheatre). Strings (as seen on PBS). o Pharmacy!
anchine and Paul Taylor.
Nov. 23: Garrison Keil-
lor: Tales from Lake Wobe-
gon. Mr. Keillor has been
recognized for years as one
of America’s greatest vocal
story-tellers.
Nov. 28: Smothers Brothers
with Norm Crosby.
Nov. 29: Dave Koz and
Friends: A Smooth Jazz
Christmas 2009.
Nov. 30-Dec. 1: Bob Lappin
and the Palm Beach Pops: A
Tribute to the Song-Writing
Genius of Johnny Mercer.
Dec. 3-6: Billy Crystal “700
Sundays” — An entertainer
who needs no introduction,
this show was a smash hit on
Broadway. The Sunday perfor-
mance here will be followed
by a black-tie dinner-dance
(extra charge, of course!).
Dec. 9: Jim Brickman —
Beautiful World Christmas.
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During the holiday season, pare this very simple treat for
mailboxes are stuffed with the birds.
envelopes containing pleas Banana Bait
for donations from many Hang a banana peel some-
charities. Please remember where near your feeders. Fruit
that being charitable does flies will flock to the skin,
not only mean the giving of and all species of birds will
monetary gifts, but the giving gladly feast on the protein-rich
of oneself by volunteering, visitors. The giving of oneself
helping a friend, relative or gives one a warm, fuzzy glow
family in need. inside.
Persons of all ages can pre- Happy Holidays! o
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The Mail Bag to cut the grass and care for the Recap of County Members of the Pro-Active Cambridge B: Fore!
Continued from Page 7 shrubbery.” Hearing, Nov. 4 Committee and other residents In my last article I spoke
A question raised by the Many of you are aware that attended the hearing. Testimo- of a meeting with Mr. Wald-
And a Fence Shall Run special master was “did you, nies were made by Pro-Active man. I heard that many people
the Waldman Group, owners
Through It in fact, have the fence taken of the golf course, removed the members stating the concerns thought that I was in accord
On November 4, a case down?” The reply was “Sir, of the Century Village resi- with him. Nothing could be
fence last July that had been
was brought to an official there was never a fence in dents as to their security and further from the truth.
installed in 1993 to separate
body of Palm Beach County. place there,” while pointing safety since the fence was The fact is, I am in complete
the public area from the Cen-
Complaints were placed on the to recent pictures taken by removed which allows anyone disagreement with him. There
tury Village area of the golf
desk of Senior Code Enforce- Inspector Meyers. “as you see, to enter from Haverhill Road is nothing he said that changed
course. Several complaints
ment Officer John Meyers, there is no fence.” UCO VP and continue through the golf my mind about his construc-
were made by residents to the
who has been monitoring the and member of our pro active course into Century Village. tion on our golf course. I am
County Code Enforcement
actions and inactions of Mr. board took the stand and stated The Special Magistrate made a angered that he ruined the
Division. Code Enforcement
Andrew Waldman, and now that “all one had to do was go ruling to Mr. Waldman that he golf course, and took away an
found the owners to be in
it was time for him to face on Google Earth” and see for has 30 days to install a fence. important part of our village.
violation of code and notified
a judge and plead his case. yourself that there was a fence If he does not in that time, he I believe the only proper thing
them of that fact.
Elsewhere in this paper you’ll there, since the Haverhill en- will be fined $150 per day for for him to do is repair the course,
On November 4, 2009 a
find a list of those who were trance was created. every day until the fence is or relinquish it to a golf course
hearing was held at the County
present beside Mr. Waldman. At this point, we heard the installed. operator. We must do everything
Building Department. Mr. An-
We were addressed by the judge’s findings: “Mr Wald- Submitted by Honey Sager, in our power to see that he never
drew Waldman gave testimony
appointed magistrate, Gary man, I am giving you 30 days, VP, Pro-Active Committee builds on the golf course.
to the Special Magistrate.
Brandenburg. The magistrate during that time you will take Al Thomas
pointed out that, even though out a permit to re-erect the
Mr. Waldman stopped doing fence that you removed, and
business, he did still have a re- cut the grass…giving you
sponsibility to the County and sufficient time to comply. If
the adjacent citizens’ property. you do not, I will fine you
The parallel he referred to was $150 per day until the job is
“if you were the owner of a completed.”
restaurant and you went out of Phil Shapkin, President,
business, you would still have Pro-Active Committee
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The laughing “witch” and her masked partner hit the dance
floor with other revelers.
From the
Listening Post
Syd Kronish
Notice:
Due to many opinions
on the same topic, we must
limit letters to the editor to
250 words and will accept
both sides of opinions in
order to provide a fair and
balanced paper.
The Editors
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Please Note: BY REQUEST ONLY - All Buses will go around the perimeter drive at 11:45 am prior to the bus drivers taking their lunch breaks.
Please Note: On Saturdays Only the Internal Bus Routes #1 and #3 will drop off at Anshei Sholom on the 9 AM run.
Please Note: Monday thru Friday Only the Internal Bus Routes #1 and #3 will drop off at the Hastings Fitness Center on the 8 AM and 1 PM runs.