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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
field, the Reporter is of ering one fre ad to F purpose. We publish something for every-
friends it is not too late to re-
spond. o
each an ounced candidate. Contact Toni F one, and some people are always lo king
at 683-93 6 before December 7 for details. F for mistakes!
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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.
Safety You will be excited to know Insurance
most of your favorite classes
George Franklin and clubs have returned for
Dan Gladstone
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 It happened to my building rences and the most devastat-
meeting of the Irish Ameri-
pened — “Signal 4” — that is being struck while Properly again. My next door neighbor ing ones have been caused by
can Club will be held in the
the police dispatch signal for a and Legally Parked. Anything left her beautiful, exquisite broken and failing ball-cock
Party Room at 2 pm, Decem-
motor vehicle crash. else and your insurance com- apartment on Friday 11/6 at 5 systems in the toilet tank. It is
ber 1. On Thursday, December
Today (not mentioning real pany will hammer you with p.m. for a party. At 7:30 p.m., due to aging. So we are now
3 at 10 am will be a Lecture
date), while I was heading premium increases or drop you another neighbor that was strongly recommending that
on Election Procedures in the
north in the rain on South all together. walking by her door noticed each unit will change its ball-
Theatre. There will be a Town
Military Trail at 1:30 P.M. near Now, if you are involved in that water was coming out cock system to a new one that
Hall Meeting on Medicare in
the intersection of Forest Hill a crash and before you leave in bulks. He called me and is less likely to fail in the near
Meeting Room C on Decem-
Blvd., I was stopped in the the scene, check the paper- we both went in with the future. The cost is minimal
ber 8 at 2 pm. The Deborah
right lane for a red traffic sig- work given to you. Notify the Association key only to find and comparing the damage
Hospital Foundation will be
nal. All of a sudden, wham!! I officer if anything he wrote is out that the ball-cock system that it helps to avoid, this is an
meeting on December 11 at
was struck from behind. I was wrong, have it corrected at the broke and a huge amount of important investment.
11 am in the Party Room. The
hit so hard that the ash tray in scene. water was overflowing. In Some other issues: UCO
Ballroom Dance Practice
my car popped out! I have been on the “Cell the two hours that the water received a notice that one of
group is canceled for Sunday,
I got out in time to see the Phone” kick, and here is some was running, two apartments our Associations was being
December 13. The two Health
driver of the vehicle that hit news directly off the press for were totally soaked. The first sued for discrimination be-
Chat meetings this month are
me lowering their hand with you regarding the use of these and foremost victim in such cause the board had rejected
December 1 at 10 am, and De-
a cell phone in it. This driver items. cases is the apartment below. an application to buy an apart-
cember 15 at 2:30 pm. Topics
never braked and just drove This month, Arkansas has In many cases the apartment ment. Although the rejection
for these meetings are yet to be
right into the back of my car joined more than twenty (20) upstairs does not suffer any was based on bad credit (in
assigned; call the Ticket Office
that I had for four weeks and other states banning “Text damage or does not even know fact, it was awful), his lawyer
for more information. Every
four days exactly. Messaging” while driving. that it has a leak. was trying to connect it to
third Wednesday, a Property
As of this date, I do have a They also have made it illegal The instrument measures the “tone” of his skin. Noth-
Appraiser will be coming to
small pain in my neck above to use a cell phone or to email show that in these two hours, ing could be further from the
the Clubhouse for residents
the right shoulder — no lie. or access information on line all the drywalls absorbed huge truth because members of the
interested in Homestead Ex-
Now what I can tell you is this: while driving. Maryland on amounts of water and are al- president’s family have the
emption. These meetings will
I was very lucky to be driving October 1, 2009 has a ban now ready soaked. same “tone.” But nevertheless,
be monthly at 2 pm in Meet-
a very large vehicle while the on Texting while driving, and My Association is now our insurance company has to
ing Room C. The next Metro
other driver had a compact car. in Maine last month, doing obliged for another deductible defend the case regardless of
Traffic School is scheduled
The damage to that vehicle anything distracting while of $5,000. Since June of this it being a nuisance suit.
for December 18 at 9 am;
was extensive. Mine, again driving became illegal. Now year, we are in for $10,000. It came to UCO’s attention
registration is required.
from what I can see, seems to what is anything distracting? Our previous event happened that a new treasurer of an As-
Comcast will be at the
be superficial. Not yet sure, as I don’t know and I don’t want on June 23 on the other side of sociation found out, when he
Clubhouse next month ev-
the car has to be put onto a lift to find out. Seems that leaves our 24 unit building. received the books, that his
ery Monday, Tuesday, and
and checked for undercarriage a lot to the Police Officer’s Our board has learned how previous president was pay-
Wednesday to conclude the
damage. The rest is that the discretion. So be careful driv- important it was to have access ing by checks monies without
cable box distribution and in-
Service Aide who prepared ing through Maine. to all the keys of the apart- receipts that could not be ac-
stallation. For more informa-
the crash report messed it up Now to our Northern Snow ments in our building. We counted for. So please be sure
tion, please watch Channel 63,
so badly that I had to go to the Birds from Canada — you are were able to enter the apart- that your accountant system
or come in to the Ticket Office.
Sheriff Headquarters on Gun not left out of these rules. In ment, locate and stop the leak runs without opening windows
The New Year’s Eve Dance
Club Road to report the errors Ontario, Canada, a ban against in minutes. for embezzlements.
is Thursday, December 31 at 9
and he was called in and had Cell Phone use and text mes- The experience that we have This article is for informa-
pm in the Party Room; the dress
to redo the entire report. Ok, saging while driving takes learned in the past year has tion only, not to be used in any
code will be strictly enforced,
what’s the point in telling you effect October 26, 2009. Also shown that most of the occur- legal matter. o
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 Evidence of water damage by Mr. Gladstone.
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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which is untrue. Again, a re- Browser Basics • Thu, Dec. 17, 10:30 a.m.
minder: You are responsible • Tue., Dec. 15, 2:30 p.m. — — Morning Cinema (2004)
for permits, which normally Internet Tips & Tricks (Not Rated, 75 min.)
take about six days. • Wed, Dec. 16, 2:00 p.m. — • Wed, Dec. 23, 10:30 a.m.
Maintenance Prevention is better than Meditation for Everyday — Morning Cinema (1942)
dealing with unpleasant out- Living (Not Rated, 101 min.) o
Jerry Karpf comes. Call 681-3923 to re-
port any situation you think
might result in damage and/or
danger to others. All present at
this meeting were extremely
CERT:
Before I start my article, work. You would not know if grateful to these gentlemen for Community Emergency
I must state our policy with the work was done properly sharing their knowledge. o Response Team
regard to manufacturers and until something happens that Jackie Karlan
anyone who lectures at any would cause damage. Always
maintenance meeting: ask to see a license and proof
UCO and the maintenance of insurance — without these, At the Library
committee do not endorse or do not hire them. By Chuck Waugh
The CERT general meeting standardized disaster training
approve of any manufactur- Mr. Guthright reminded Holiday Season at the held on October 28 resulted in a course.
ers, product, or contractor. All us that everyone must have Okeechobee Branch lively, interactive discussion of Community outreach: On
opinions of any lecturer are permits for any type of water Library fire safety. A demonstration of October 31, four CERT mem-
strictly their own and not those heater. Failure to obtain a per- Borrow books at the library proper use of a fire extinguisher bers manned the medical tent
of UCO. This article cannot be mit can result in a stiff fine. It to help plan your festivities. led to questions: Does every at the Lantana Bootacular, a
used in any legal matter. is the responsibility of the unit The library has cookbooks, building have working fire ex- children’s health fair, spon-
As previously mentioned, owner to get the permit — not decorating books, party plan- tinguishers? Are they checked sored by EOC District 4. In
there have been many in- the plumber or electrician. ning, gift-giving ideas, song
periodically? How many people full uniform, Dorothy Breier,
stances of water damage re- Mr. Kajak warned us not books, books on the origins of in each building know how to Phyllis Frishberg, Lori Tor-
cently. In fact, as of this date to use the circuit breaker to the many faith-based holidays use a fire extinguisher? res and I interacted with the
we have had more than 240 shut down water heaters when of the season, and books on CERT members are willing children and parents, treating
claims submitted to the insur- not in use (to save electricity) other areas of seasonal inter- to hold short training sessions simple cuts and bruises when
ance company. This indicates because the circuit breaker est. And for after the holidays, in each building on the proper necessary.
a possibility of a large increase was not designed to be turned you might want to check out use of portable fire extinguish- The next CERT meeting
in insurance premiums, as on and off constantly. If you books on dieting and credit ers. Call me at 478-8679. will be Monday, November
well as cancellation on our burnout the breaker, a replace- repair! I’m proud to announce that 16, at 3 p.m. in the Clubhouse.
water damage policy. It is up ment part may no longer be The Okeechobee Boulevard two CERT members, Lori The topic will be Search and
to us to act proactively and do available. It is possible that Branch Library is located next Torres and Ed Black, are now Rescue. Please attend and
something to prevent water the entire box would have to to Dunkin’ Donuts. The hours licensed Ham radio operators. learn how you can help your
damage, especially when unit be replaced, for an estimated are: Monday, Tuesday, and Four CERT members, John neighbor in an emergency.
owners are absent. cost of $600. Wednesday from 10:00 a.m.
Hess, Ed Black, Lori Torres Remember: No experience
The most effective action A solution would be to have to 8:00 p.m. and Thursday, Fri- and I, have passed the FEMA is necessary — we will train
we can take is to start the in- a timer installed; that will day and Saturday from 10:00 national incident command you. Welcome back, seasonal
stallation of the water cutoff automatically shut down the a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All Village course. This is a nationwide residents! o
valves mentioned last issue. water heater when not in use. residents, including seasonal
There is a new, lower price Mr. Karrh advised us that residents, are eligible for a
of $150 estimated for each tankless water heaters are free library card with proper
installation, plus a $25 permit illegal because the wires in ID. Visit the library today!
fee per unit. It is strongly rec- our village were not made to December Programs
ommended that associations handle the amp load required • Tue., Dec. 1, 8:30 a.m. —
contact me in the UCO office by such heaters. Our electrical Browser Basics
at 683-9189 to arrange for system is supposed to deliver • Tue., Dec. 1, 2:30 p.m. —
this work to be done as soon 100 amps per apartment, and Beginning Computers
as possible. While we cannot the average unit uses about 75 • Thu., Dec. 3, 10:30 a.m. —
recommend any particular amps. A tankless water heater Morning Cinema
plumber, we do have a pool uses 44 amp, bringing your • Fri., Dec. 4, 10:30 a.m.
of five licensed plumbers that demand 19 amps over the — Adult Book Discussion
we can provide. It is vital for limit. Since our circuit boards Series
each association to install are almost 40 years old, and • Mon., Dec. 7, 2:00 p.m. —
these valves; remember that our wires are aluminum, this E-mail Basics (Hands-on)
the insurance deductible is is a formula for major prob- • Mon., Dec. 7, 6:00 p.m.
$5,000 for each occurrence. lems, such as blowing out — Ki Sa Yon Odinate Ye?
If you missed our October your circuit boards or burning (Computers-Creole)
meeting, you missed a great out some of your appliances, • Tue., Dec. 8, 8:30 a.m.
opportunity to hear our guest as well as a fire. A fire is only — Mousing Around
speakers, three of whom were a matter of time, when using (Hands-on)
from the Building Depart- more amps than the wires • Tue., Dec. 8, 10:30 a.m. —
ment of Palm Beach County: in the walls are designed to Introductory Internet
Richard Guthright, Deputy handle. • T h u . , D e c . 1 0 , 1 0 : 3 0
Building Official; Joe Kajak, Please report (anonymous- a.m. — Morning Cinema L-R at Lantana Health Fair: Jackie Karlan, Phyllis Frishberg,
head plumbing inspector; and ly) to Mr. Karrh at 681-3923 (2008) (Rated G, 108 Dorothy Breier, Lori Torres.
min.) Photo by David Torres
Robert Karrh, Head Electri- anyone that you know who
cal Inspector. County Com- has a tankless water heater. • Thu., Dec. 10, 2:00 p.m.
— The Humor of Sam
ff
missioner Jeff Koons spoke They are placing their neigh-
about road improvements and bors in possible danger from Levenson
development effects. the above problems that cre- • Mon., Dec. 14, 2:00 p.m. —
Mr. Guthright gave us an ate fires. There are contrac- MS Word (hands on)
overview about protection tors who may tell you that • Mon., Dec. 14, 6:00 p.m.
from unsavory and unlicensed you do not need a permit, that — Ki Sa Yon Odinate Ye?
contractors that will offer you a these units pass all codes, (Computers-Creole)
great deal, but do substandard and they are safe — all of • Tue., Dec. 15, 8:30 a.m. —
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tio with access to patio from Copy Placers (will train); phone
bedroom and living room. calls to follow up on ads, paper
pick-up, etc. Jobs are part time. Christian Club: We meet 1st
Building is next to pool, large We are in from 9:30 am-12:00 Wed, 1:00 pm, Party Room of
laundry room and card room.
pm. If you need a partner, kosher meal and dancing. We what we’re all about! Walt, 10:00-11:00 am, Music Room Circle invites readers to join
call Mimi, 697-2710, leave return to regular meets on Jan 478-6521; Phil, 686-2086. B. We are a group who enjoy group headed by Troim Han-
message. 14 and Feb 11. In Mar, it’s a singing at various nursing dler. Currently reading Night
Purim Party. In Apr, it’s Yom- Jewish War Veterans La- homes. We’re looking for new by Elie Wiesel in Yiddish.
Evangelical Christian Net- Hashoa. Kathy, 689-0393. dies Auxiliary Post #520: members, so if you enjoy mu- Meetings are twice a month
working Club: Meets 1st Fri, Meets 3rd Mon at The Clas- sic, contact GiGi at 689-6092; in private homes. Troim, 684-
6:30 pm, Classroom B of CH. Irish-American Cultural sic. A continental breakfast is the feeling of giving joy to 8686.
We share relevant info among Club of CV: Meets 1st Tue in served at 9:00 am, followed others is so rewarding.
ourselves and with our com- CH, 2:00 pm, Room C. For info, by our meeting. Our efforts WOW: All welcome to the
munity. Dee, 827-8748; Steve, call Robert, 917-704-0223. go to creating welcome kits Na’Amat USA (Pioneer following: Dec 4, card party,
389-5300. for the veterans at the VA Women): Meets 4th Tue, 1:00 links at Madison Green, lunch
Italian-American Culture Center at Military Trail and pm, at Cypress Lakes Audi- and cash prizes; Dec 10, trip
GiGi’s Group: Monthly trip Club: Bowling at Verdes Lanes various positions at the Cen- torium for mini-lunch and to Flagler Museum, high tea
to the Mardi Gras Casino. Jan started Sat, Oct 31, 9:00. Join ter. We find our volunteer interesting programs, guests lunch and docent tour. Le-
cruise to the Caribbean. Con- your friends for a morning of work helpful and rewarding are always welcome. For nore, 683-4166; Marjorie,
tact GiGi at 689-6092. fun. Fran, 616-3314. and welcome new members. info, call Rhoda, 478-8559. 687-3991.
Dorothy, 478-6521. Coming events: Dec 4-13,
Greater Philadelphia Club: Jewish War Veterans Post special 9 nite Caribbean Yiddish Culture Chorus: 50
Elaine, 615-6697. #501: Meets 1 st Sun, An- Knights of Pythias: You are cruise on the NCL Dawn incl members, men and women.
shei Sholom. Breakfast at invited to join Palm Beach round-trip bus trans to Miami Leader is Shelley K. Tenzer.
Hadassah, Judith Epstein 9:00; meeting at 9:30; meets Rainbow Lodge #203, meet and 6 exotic ports of call Knowledge of Yiddish not
Chapter at CVWPB: Meets from Sep to May with guest 2nd and 4th Mon at North Coun- (Sylvia, 686-5350; Marlene, necessary. Edy, 687-4255.
3rd Wed at 11:45 am for mini- speakers. Activities include ty Senior Center, Northlake 684-8357).
lunch, 12:30 meeting at Cong servicing VA patients. Ralph, Blvd. We welcome new mem- Yiddish Vinkl: An informal
Anshei Sholom. Suzanne, 689-1271; Howard, 478-2780. bers, duals, reinstatements and OWLS (Older-Wiser-Loyal- group of Yiddish lovers who
686-4241. transferees from out of state. Seniors): Come to our meets gather to speak, hear and sing
Jewish War Veterans Post We are a fraternal brotherhood every 2nd Mon, 3:00 pm, Party the language, this group is
Holocaust Survivors of the #520: Meets 4th Sun at Elks fostering the credo of friend- Room; see what we have under the guidance of Edy
Palm Beaches: Meet 2nd Wed, Lodge, Belvedere Rd. Con- ship, charity, benevolence. planned. Sharon. Meetings are held 1st
9:30 am, in Anshei Sholom. tinental breakfast at 9:00, Mike, 615-0218. and 3rd Sun from 1:30 to 3:00
On Sun, Dec 20, we are hav- followed by general meeting. Yiddish Advanced Reading pm year-round. For info, call
ing our Chanukah Party, a Come as our guest and see Merry Minstrels: Meet Thu, Group: Menke Katz Reading Edy, 687-4255. o
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vailed. We all remember when people driving while using cell
a foreign journalist threw his phones and texting, not using
shoes at the then-President a seat belt, running a red light
From the George W. Bush, in anger. and not using a signal.
Listening Post
Syd Kronish
History records the prelude
to World War II, with shouting
and screaming against minori-
ties by Adolf Hitler.
Only each individual,
whether he or she is a CV
resident or living elsewhere,
can change civility to respect.
Numbers
Good Sam........................655-5511
We see town meetings with The famed comedian
shouts and screams in an at- George Burns, when he
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tempt to disrupt the occasion. reached the age of 100, at his Columbia..........................842-6141
We also are aware of the same birthday party, said, “When I
Can’t we get along?!? Wars are being fought all over
situation at meetings of Cen- was a young boy I was told by
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This is the problem we all the world. Violence begets
face today and in the future. violence. Civility obviously
tury Village committees, yell- my mother to respect my el- JFK....................................642-3751
ing, insulting, and interrupting ders, I took her advice and did,
It is “civility.” is gone with the wind. How-
at every note. now that I am 100 and there is
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Civility has eluded a diverse ever, respect or civility, comes
population around the world down to an internal personal
What happened to Mr. Nice nobody here older than me, I St. Mary’s.........................881-2900
Guy? Major league baseball don’t have to respect anyone.”
for ages. But it has deterio- level.
manager Leo Durocher once Let’s follow the advice of
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rated noticeably everywhere It starts in the political arena
in recent years. with the shouting of insults
exclaimed “Nice Guys Finish Mr. Burns, until we reach 100. Palm West.......................798-3300
Last.” Okay?!? o
The dictionary describes the and name calling. It reaches
I must comment on our
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word “civility” as meaning: re- the depth of reason when
spect, courtesy, politeness, com- daily lives where civility trans- Wellington Hospital........798-8500
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members of our Congress
posed into road rage. We
passion and graciousness. The attack one another and, as a
see speeders hurrying from
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one summing it up is respect. recent incident showed, when
Hatred and violence are President Obama was accused
lane to lane on highways and Palm Bch Gdns Hosp.....622-1411
even local roads. We also see
the direct opposite of civility. of being a liar — rancor pre- .................................3360 Burns Rd
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