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Continued on Page 9 be stricken from this section
and properly placed in AR-
UCO INSTALLATION TICLE VII, “DUTIES AND
LUNCHEON RESPONSIBILITIES OF
Good news: We will go back to our regular luncheon on Sunday,
March 14, with menus of either chicken or fish.
OFFICERS”, newly add-
ed section F. PRESIDENT 8:00-9:00 a.m., Classroom C
The gala afternoon will begin at 12 noon at the Marriott, West EMERITUS”.
Delegate Meeting
Palm Beach. Please make your reservations as soon as possible.
Checks should be made out to UCO for $35 per person, with
Due to the recent changes in
10 guests at a table. When you give me your check, please be sure Chapter 617, Florida Statute,
to note your food choice and whether you would like a sugar-free UCO has been reclassified as
dessert. Also give me the names of those you would like at your
a “Mutual Benefit Corpora-
9:30 a.m., Clubhouse Theater
table.
See you there. tion”. As per the direction
Mary Patrick Benton, Chair
Continued on Page 7
Page 2 THE UCO REPORTER March 2010
At the Delegate
Assembly
Betty Lapidus
Is SB 780
Unconstitutional?
By Shirley Olivera
Whether or not this bill is
Cable passed in its original form or
Insurance
David Israel modified is neither here nor Dan Gladstone
there for the present and im-
mediate future.
There are remedies that the
Associations can institute now
Taking on the Giant the On Demand button on to avoid problems later, such as: A few words on the First I was physically involved in
Where we were your remote — many movies • Accept only fully invested Priority Restoration (FP) each claim so that all parties
A few years ago, our cable- (some pay-for, but many free); buyers, no mortgages. situation and why it all start- would be aware of the deli-
TV company, Adelphia, got TV reruns; and a number of • Increase reserves by assessing ed. On January 1, 2009, a new cate situation. Furthermore, I
taken over by Comcast, the music channels. This applied new owners a one-time Aban- company acquired Philadel- have been always personally
giant in the cable-TV indus- to one TV in your apartment, donment/Foreclosure fee. phia Insurance Company that involved in each and every
try. Comcast violated our old whichever one you chose. The • Increase annual common covers our water damages. claim because I had to be sure
Adelphia contract by doing agreement was for Comcast charges to cover a percent- The new company, that was that the insurance coverage
away with seven of our chan- to come by later and, for no age of each unit’s cost to not aware of the way our would be there and that the
nels, one being our third HBO extra charge, add two spe- carry for six months in the Village was run, issued an insurance adjuster would not
channel. At the same time, our cial boxes to provide us with event of abandonment/fore- insurance policy that covered have a chance to deny the
contract was near its end. Our channels 2-99 to two other closure. the whole Century Village claim. In 30% of the cases,
cable-TV committee consisted TVs in your apartment. We Or to state it plainly: There with $15,000 only for mold. I saved the day. Claims that
of one person. What were we lost our remaining two HBO is no free lunch or free ride. In other words, there was no insurance adjusters could
to do? channels, which many people Home ownership entails per- coverage at all. have been diverted to denial
What we did enjoyed, but which often ran sonal responsibilities and Although the mistake was were ready for inspection on
Going up against Com- the same movie over and over costs. Any costs assumed by noticed by the adjusters in the positive side.
cast was like David going up again, and which we were in a lender will eventually be February 2009 and me in Another interesting point!
against Goliath. Many com- danger of losing anyway by passed on to all borrowers March, when I received the In a claim situation, an asso-
munities like ours were getting Comcast’s pulling them, just whether or not the property is policies, the Village had to ciation could pick one of two
ripped off by the cable-TV as they had done with our third repossessed in a foreclosure, take care of the mounting options. a) do the repairs on
companies, paying increas- HBO channel. tax sale, or abandonment. damages. No adjuster would your own i.e. get bids, b) pay
ingly exorbitant prices. When The biggest signing bonus The problem with condo- issue a report without actually contractors the down payments
appointed chair of the Cable- our attorney had ever seen minium and other homeowner seeing a written coverage by yourself c) present the “proof
TV Committee for the Village, The bonus we got by sign- common charges is that they the insurance company. Thus, of loss” to the insurance com-
I assembled a team to try to ing with Comcast was the are shared and obligatory. The no money was coming in. pany and wait for the check. Or
solve the problem. We inter- biggest that our attorney, who assumption is that all own- I met FP for the first time choose the other option, which
viewed several companies is an expert in cable contract ers will pay their share until in April 2009 during their was, to be responsible only
that specialize in striking the law, had ever seen. It was so they dispose of the property. presentation at the mainte- for the deductible. That’s it
best deal for folks like us with large — in excess of two mil- (See Florida’s Boom & Bust nance committee and after 3 on your part.
cable-TV companies. We fi- lion dollars — that Comcast economy below.) association presidents from FP would have to adhere to
nally selected one, Converged insisted we sign a confidential- Lenders will fight this bill the audience praised their the dollar amount agreement
Systems, Inc. (CSI), to go to ity agreement to not publicly because historically lenders work & services. They agreed among the three adjusters
bat for us. Happily, their fee divulge the exact amount. In have not been responsible to start immediately the emer- i.e. the association insurance
was a percentage of how much addition, the percentage fee for homeowner insurance, gency works in the Village on company adjuster, the unit
they could save us, not an ad- we paid for CSI’s services real estate taxes, repairs and my verbal promise only that owner adjuster and the public
ditional expense. was 15%, believed to be the maintenance. A mortgage the mistake by the insurance adjuster that would look after
What CSI did for us lowest rate of compensation agreement usually requires a company was recognized and the interest of the associations
The goal of CSI was simple: ever paid by a bulk customer real estate tax and/or insurance that it would be corrected. In & the unit owners. This sys-
to obtain the best mix of ser- to this company. escrow reserve. Private mort- other words, they were will- tem took all the burden of
vice, cost, and signing bonus What has the money been gage insurance is also required ing to work with no money out of pocket monies from
for us. Because Century Vil- used for? if the buyer’s deposit is less in sight. the associations/unit owners.
lage is so large, we had more The bonus money was used, than 20%. These obligations Learning from the three The system was so suc-
leverage than did smaller of course, to pay this 15% and protect the lender from loss hurricanes that we experi- cessful that some opposition
communities in negotiating a to pay our attorney. This left us in case the borrower defaults. enced when associations had (in my mind politically mo-
favorable contract. CSI helped so much that the UCO admin- The lender has no control roofs blown away with no tivated) started to protect the
us boil down the choices to istration decided to take a big over what borrowers do with tarps or shingles available for mighty insurance companies
four cable-TV companies, chunk of it to completely pay their property with respect to weeks, I was looking for a and complain about the large
with Comcast being one of off the remaining mortgage repairs and upkeep. company that would be ready amount of money that was
them. Comcast became well on the new UCO building. If lenders use bailout funds to supply it on a moments coming to our residents and
aware that we were doing Remember this, please, those (taxpayer funds) to bail out notice. FP did. They have a associations. More so when
some intelligent shopping, and of you who have been critical! suffering homeowner associa- warehouse ready for us next the checks began to arrive,
if they were to hold onto us, It was then prudently decided tions, then it will be taxpayers door on Vista Parkway West some decided to hold it al-
they would have to consider- to invest 35% of the money in picking up the bills. Why should of us. They were also ready to though according to the agree-
ably sweeten the pot. After CDs in case the Village had to taxpayers subsidize retirement supply radio communications ments they were not involved
extensive analysis and many pay taxes on the signing bonus, and vacation communities such in case of a power failure. in any money situation. These
meetings with CSI, the Cable since this was an unknown. Ev- as Century Village with ameni- It took another three months checks were the first of 2 or 3
Committee, the Officers Com- ery remaining penny has been ties that they don’t themselves until the written endorsement to come so there was no reason
mittee, the Executive Board, returned to our unit owners to possess? Robbing poor Peter to (Philadelphia PHPK359306) to hold it until the work was
and finally the Delegate As- reduce the monthly cable fee pay rich Paul? I don’t think it reached me on June 18, 2009. done. The insured claimed
sembly, agreed to accept a for the first year of the contract. will fly in North Dakota. These By this time FP was owed hun- that they did not want to “pay
brand new Comcast offer. Our $22.95-per-month bulk funds should come out of lend- dreds of thousands of dollars. in advance” for works not
What we gained and what rate per condo unit for Basic ers’ profits, if any. Please note that I was not aware finished. 1st Priority was not
we lost Cable, Expanded Basic, Digi- It has always puzzled me of how many damages were to going anywhere because other
As you know, we gained tal Starter tier, and 48 music why Century Village resi- come in the future and for me money was owed to them. To
the digital starter tier. We also channels goes for $56.00 per dents are convinced that they each claim was the last one. remind you all, they were not
gained the vast number of month across the street from must live as cheaply as pos- With no money from the supposed to be involved in
channels you get by pushing insurance company in sight,
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Page 4 THE UCO REPORTER March 2010
Claudette
songs from Kiss Me Kate, Safety
State Fair, The Music Man,
LaBonte Hello Dolly, and many more. George Franklin
Also always an Century Vil-
lage favorite.
Tue., Mar. 23, 8:00 p.m.:
Sophisticated Ladies: Taking
Cannot believe I am making always use a laugh. us way back to the l940s and This month, the safety sub- as the maximum speed limit
show recommendations lead- Tue., Mar. 9, 8:00 p.m.: the music of Duke Ellington. ject is golf carts. in the village is 25 miles per
ing to the end of the season. Pure Piaf — Songstress Alex Tap dancers and singers skill- As we know, there are quite hour. Some of you take your
How quickly this season has Ryder will transport you into fully perform “The Duke’s” a few residents who own and golf carts outside the Village
passed. You have had the op- the story of Edith Piaf and her classics such as It Don’t Mean use “Golf Carts” in the Vil- and onto Okeechobee Blvd.
portunity to see great shows struggle to rise to international a Thing If It Ain’t Got That lage. In addition to residents, I have seen this personally.
and hope you take advantage stardom. She will also bring Swing, Satin Doll and many the majority of management Please be aware that if you are
of what is planned for you this knowledge of her loves and more hits. companies also operate these caught, you may face a non
March. her losses. Thu., Mar. 25, 8:00 p.m.: vehicles. criminal traffic infraction as
Tue., Mar. 2, 8:00 p.m.: * Thu., Mar. 11, 7:00 p.m.: Joy Siegel’s The Tokens. They I have had many questions a moving violation or a non
The Four Freshmen. They Tony Orlando in Concert. One broke history by making it and some complaints about the moving violation, depending
will present the best songs of of our favorites, so “Tie a yel- back on the charts in the 90s use of these vehicles in the Vil- on the subsections charged
the 1950s — when Rock ‘N low ribbon ‘round your door with the re-release of their lage. I will attempt to answer under. In addition, if you are
Roll was considered music handle” because you don’t mega-hit The Lion Sleeps To- these concerns. Florida State involved in an accident, there
by us and our friends, but not want to miss any part of this night, which first appeared on Traffic Statute #316.2125 can be serious repercussions in
our parents. This group tours seven p.m. show. You can be the charts in 1961. states that operation of a golf the form of lawsuits for prop-
throughout the world perform- assured of a great evening of Sat., Mar. 27, 8:00 p.m.: Sal cart in a retirement commu- erty damage and or injuries.
ing the famous standards such songs and memories. Richards. A funny man who nity is permissible providing Another problem we have
as Route 66, Mood Indigo and Sat., Mar. 13, 8:00 p.m.: loves to bring laughter into the (refer to section 316.212.4) been faced with is the op-
Graduation Day. Forbidden Broadway. Cel- lives of his fans. His early days that they are operated only eration of these carts on the
Thu., Mar. 4, 8:00 p.m.: ebrating its 25th Anniversary in the Catskills projected him during the hours between grass areas and pedestrian
The CV Symphony Orchestra. in New York. It is a spoof of to starring roles on today’s top sunrise and sunset unless walkways. After reading the
Your neighbors and friends. show tunes, characters and television shows. Join us and the responsible government above, I would think that un-
Who could resist providing plots. Nothing is as it used laugh. entity has determined that a less a management company
them with applause? Listen to be. The show targets such Sun., Mar. 28, 8:00 p.m.: golf cart may be operated dur- is actually using the golf cart
to tunes from the Broadway megahits as Wicked, Chicago, Jake Enrenreich in Concert. I ing the hours between sunset to maintain a property, such
Stage and favorites from the The Producers, Mamma Mia had the pleasure of seeing Jake and sunrise and the golf cart as in spraying from the cart or
American Songbook. and more. All this in one in his one-man musical com- is equipped with head lights, transferring parts of some na-
Sat., Mar. 6, 8:00 p.m.: production. Not one show to edy, A Jew Grows in Brooklyn. brake lights, turn signals ture to a location on property,
Dick Capri — known as the miss. He is funny and musically and a windshield. to please use the street. I have
comic who will go anywhere Sun., Mar. 14, 8:00 p.m.: talented. A wonderful closing Now, this is very simple observed what I would feel to
to get a laugh and he now will Ballroom With a Twist. This act to the season. to understand. If your golf be unsafe operation of some of
come to Century Village via dance production is directed Remember “Tony Orlando” cart is not equipped as stated, these carts.
nightclubs, resorts, arenas and choreographed by Danc- is a 7:00 p.m. show. See *. you may not operate it after Don’t forget: Just because
and theaters. We certainly can ing With the Stars’ own Emmy See you at the Theater. o sunset. 316.212.5 states: “A these are small unlicensed
golf cart must be equipped vehicles, you do not have the
CLUBHOUSE MOVIES with efficient brakes , reliable right to use them in a careless
steering apparatus, safe tires, manner.
Hospital
(500) DAYS OF SUMMER (PG-13 • 95 min)
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Zooey Deschanel a rear view mirror, and red These carts can cause serious
Boy meets girl. Boy falls in love. Girl doesn’t. An offbeat
romantic comedy about a woman who doesn’t believe true
reflectorized warning devices injury and property damage if
love exists, and the young man who falls for her. in both the front and rear.” Part not used properly. Last, I would
Mon, 2/22, 6:45 pm; Tue, 2/23, 1:45 pm; Thu, 2/25, 6:45 pm; (6) states that a golf cart may strongly suggest that you check
Sun, 2/28, 1:45 pm; Mon, 03/01, 6:45 pm
Numbers
not be operated on a public with your insurance company
JULIE & JULIA (PG-13 • 123 min) street by persons under the and agent to be sure you have
Meryl Streep, Amy Adams, Stanley Tucci age of 14 years old. Those of insurance coverage on your
Passion. Ambition. Butter. Do You Have What It Takes?
Julia Child’s story of her start in the cooking profession is you with grandchildren under cart. There is nothing that I
14 years old, please be careful could find that states insurance
intertwined with blogger Julie Powell’s challenge to cook all
the recipes in Child’s first book. Good Sam........................655-5511 if you allow them to operate is required. However, it would
Tue, 3/02, 1:45 pm; Sun, 3/07, 1:45 pm; Mon, 03/08, 6:45 pm;
Tue, 3/09, 1:45 pm; Sun, 3/14, 1:45 pm ...........................1309 N Flagler Dr these vehicles. be very advisable to have some
Golf carts are considered sort of coverage on your cart in
INGLORIOUS BASTERDS (R • 153 min)
(rated R for adult situations)
Columbia.........................842-6141 “low speed” vehicles and may case of accident or injury.
Brad Pitt, Melanie Laurent
Once upon a time in Nazi occupied France during World
.................................... 2201 45th St only be operated on a street I hope I have helped those
with a speed limit of 35 miles of you who have expressed
War II, a group of Jewish-American soldiers known as “The
Basterds” are chosen specifically to spread fear throughout
JFK..................................642-3751 per hour or less. This means concern and asked questions
the Third Reich by scalping and brutally killing Nazis. The
Basterds soon cross paths with a French-Jewish teenage girl .............................5301 S Congress that the golf carts may be oper- regarding these golf carts.
ated on Century Village streets Again, please drive safely! o
who runs a movie theater in Paris which is targeted by the
soldiers. St. Mary’s........................881-2900
Mon, 3/15, 6:45 pm; Tue, 3/16, 1:45 pm; Thu, 3/18, 1:45 pm;
Sun, 3/21, 1:45 pm; Mon, 3/22, 6:45 pm ......................................901 45th St,
LOVE HAPPENS (PG-13 • 109 min)
Aaron Eckhart, Jennifer Aniston, Martin Sheen
Palm West.......................798-3300 Don’t Forget to
Sometimes when you least expect it...about a widower whose
book about coping with loss turns him into a best-selling
.....................13001 Southern Blvd, Buckle Up
book guru. On a business trip to Seattle, he falls for a woman
who attends one of his seminars, only to learn he hasn’t yet
Wellington Hospital.........798-8500 We have a tough seat belt law in the state
truly confronted his wife’s passing.
Tue, 3/23, 1:45 pm; Sun, 3/28, 1:45 pm; Mon, 3/29, 6:45 pm ............... 10101 W Forest Hill Blvd of Florida. Police will stop you if you are not
(Continued next month) Palm Bch Gdns Hosp......622-1411 buckled up — no other traffic infraction is
NO ADMISSION TO BE CHARGED ................................3360 Burns Rd necessary. Do not test them!
March 2010 THE UCO REPORTER Page 5
Clubhouse
Library
By Dot Loewenstein
Investigations From the Desk of
Louise Gerson We are now Vice President
Jerry Karpf
accepting
We have been busy last We do not have blank leases
donations, As many of you know, I sociations. He also delivered
month with 61 sales, 38 rent-
als, 14 deed transfers and 11
or contracts for sale here.
A big thank you goes out espcially am totally dedicated to help
improve the conditions of as-
many lectures to educate us
about the laws and regulations
requests for occupants for a to all of you who come in as sociations here in Century Vil- of Chapter 718. (Ed. Note: be
total of 124 investigations.
This department only does in-
ladies and gentlemen to our
Investigation office. We are
Large Print, lage, and have proved it with
actions and accomplishments,
aware that a new regulation
is discussed under “Bylaws”
vestigations. We gather informa-
tion and give it to the Association
here to help you and really try
hard to do so. To the few who hardcov- not just words. During the past
several years I have changed
elsewhere in this issue.)
I have also instituted several
Board only. All decisions are come in with an “attitude,” the Maintenance Committee, programs to keep the asso-
made by your board. We cannot
advise you what to do.
please do as my Mom told
me: “You catch more flies with
er books. from a place where meetings
dealt with complaints about
ciations safe from unlicensed
workers, and currently work-
Sorry, we are not realtors,
lawyers or a title compa-
honey than vinegar.” We are
dedicated volunteers, like all Thank you. association and property man-
agement companies, to meet-
ing on water damage problems
of units in our village. All of
ny. Any questions or advice the Officers and board mem- ings that were constructive my actions have been for one
should only come from them. bers of your Associations. o
o and educational. This is where
presidents and board members
purpose only, and that is to
keep this village safe. With
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cable fees for one year, minus they are talking about.
letters, double spaced, any item. On a “space available” basis. The Pro-Active Committee
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why we are opposed to any tor minus $15,000 paid to the
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OFFICERS
property. The Plat 14 of the
property which includes the minus $471,240 for two HBO
three Southampton buildings lost channels is a grand total of
2102 West Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33417 was shown as well as the state- $249.10 to the residents which
UCO Office: Tel 561-683-9189 • Fax 561-683-9904 ment outlining the Perpetuity comes out to .31¢ per unit.
Office Hours: Mon-Thu 9am-1pm • Fri 12 noon-4pm clause which states the prop- This is what you got. Next
year without all these numbers From the Editor
President: George Loewenstein erty must always remain a golf You Have the Power!
Vice Presidents: Frank Cornish, David Israel, course. A recent letter from factored into the budget, you
can expect to pay $11.00 or Political campaigns tend to
Jerry Karpf, Bob Marshall our Attorney also emphasized
Treasurer: Dorothy Tetro more per unit when you factor be dirty, accusations abound,
that the current owners must and “facts” may be altered.
Corresponding Secretary: Avis Blank
adhere to this agreement. in the higher cable rate.
Recording Secretary: Betty Lapidus Yes, you did receive On We listen to the ones who
Community Assn. Mgr.: Rodger Carver
A question and answer peri- speak the loudest and the
od followed the presentations Demand. Was it worth it?
Administrative Assistant: Mary Patrick Benton Olga Wolkenstein longest — a trick taught by
Office Manager: Mary Patrick Benton and gave the owners of the Goebbels to Hitler 70 years
UCO-Business Coordinator: Edie Levine golf course a good indication ago. We stay silent because we
Office Assistants: Sandy Levine, Maria Levy, of how significant the numbers are afraid — we may be next
Florence Pires, Isabelle Scherel, Irv Small,
Joyce Weberman, Marcia Ziccardy
of residents are that oppose Channel on that “hit list.”
any housing development on
Receptionists: Sidele Bushaikin, the property. 63 Memo Thank goodness we live
Rhea Cohen, Sonia Goldberg, Natalie Hauptman, The Channel in a country that encourages
Claudette LaBonte, Beverly Lyne, Marie Oliver,
We of the Pro-Active Com- 63 lineup is as the secret ballot! This is your
Ron Massa mittee are vehemently opposed follows: chance to do the right thing on
to any housing development All UCO, Spe-
Executive Board there and will continue with cial and Town
March 5th — and still be safe,
by being silent. Your vote can
Dave Bernstein Dot Loewenstein our pledge to do the utmost Hall Meetings
appear at 56 speak for you, and for others.
Randall Borchardt Al McLaughlin of our abilities to prevent any minutes past the Lutheran Rev. Martin
Sal Bummolo Haskell Morin building on that land other hour until 6 min- Niemoller was an anti-Semite,
Sandy Cohen Marie Oliver than a golf course. utes after the but woke up enough on one
Ken Davis Michael Rayber I hope the residents that are next hour.
day to write this famous poem:
George Franklin Joe Saponaro in agreement with our pledge Odd Hours
show An- “In Germany they came
Louise Gerson Phil Shapkin will assist us in this campaign nouncements first for the Communists, and
Dan Gladstone Myron Silverman to defeat any developer with and Classes. I didn’t speak up because I
Jackie Karlan Ted Silverman plans for the property other Even Hours wasn’t a Communist. Then
Syd Kronish Lori Torres than a golf course. show Clubs and
they came for the Jews, and
So, stay tuned folks, there is Organizations.
Claudette LaBonte Jeanette Veglia The recorded I didn’t speak up because I
Olga Wolkenstein more work to be done on this.
Delegate As- wasn’t a Jew. Then they came
The United Civic Organization Reporter is published Honey Sager sembly will be for the trade unionists, and
monthly without charge to the residents of Century Village, Vice President shown for five I didn’t speak up because I
West Palm Beach, FL. Pro-Active Committee days at 9:00 am
The United Civic Organization, aka UCO, is a not-for-profit and 6:00 pm.
wasn’t a trade unionist. Then
organization. Its officers, directors, editors, staff, and any All requests for they came for the Catholics,
U
committee people are not responsible for typographical errors your information and I didn’t speak up because
or misrepresentations in any advertisements or articles. They
are not responsible and assume no liability for the content of,
to be shown I was a Protestant. Then they
or any opinions expressed in, any contributed articles which must use the came for me, and by that time
represent the author’s own opinions are not necessarily the provided form
no one was left to speak up.”
opinion of UCO. Acceptance of advertising for products or at the UCO of-
services in no way constitutes an official endorsement of fice. Instructions Think about this before you
the product or service. are on the form. vote, please. o
March 2010 THE UCO REPORTER Page 7
Bylaw Amendments
Continued from Page 7 Jo T. Whitesell
B) and the mission and term President
of service of committees
(Paragraph A) should be
From the Desk of
determined by the President Vice President Computer Nanny
without the required approval
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requirement regarding the writing the SOS!! and the bad debts line must re-
assignment of duties to the Perhaps it is because I keep flect that amount or once again
President Emeritus by the hearing the same questions and/ the funds will not be available Frank Ferrante
President has similarly been or comments from the other side to pay for the services.
deleted in new Paragraph F of the desk. Same old stuff! If you have questions please Electric, Inc.
(Amendment #1). The past weeks have come into the office and let’s
AMENDMENT #4
ARTICLE VII
brought a continuing discus- talk about it. “All Electrical Work”
sion that usually starts with I have been informed that
DUTIES AND RESPONSI- the Association representative we have a new pet situation $10 OFF Service Call
BILITIES OF OFFICERS saying that “we are having in the Village. This “pet” is
B. VICE PRESIDENTS —
The Vice Presidents shall have
a problem with people not rumored to come out of hiding 561-385-4424
paying their monthly assess- at night and bite persons while Licensed & Insured
such powers and shall perform ments.” And it is not uncom- sleeping. They are rumored to ER0015172
such duties as may be recom- mon for an Association to have be sometimes difficult to find
mended by the President, and several units that are behind and can be difficult to elimi-
approved by the Executive in their payments. They are nate. These creatures are bed
WILLS, TRUSTS,
Board including from time to asked what steps they have bugs!! If you are being bitten
time the designation of one taken to solve the situation and at night or know of a unit
of them to have all the pow- the answer usually is that these that might have this problem
ers and perform all the duties
ESTATE PLANNING, PROBATE,
folks are not in residence and in your Association — call an
of the President during his cannot be reached. exterminating company for REAL ESTATE LAW
absence. Two questions follow an evaluation.
ARTICLE VIII
COMMITTEES
quickly. Do you have an At-
torney on a retainer and do you
I’d be remiss not to mention
that the election is very close.
GEORGIANA F. DAMBRA
A. APPOINTIVE COM- have a bad debts line in your Please listen to the candidates KAREN LEVIN ALEXANDER
MITTEES 2010 budget. The answers closely, separate facts from
1. The President shall appoint usually are “No” and “What fiction, evaluate promises
Attorneys at Law
such standing committees and do you mean?” made, discuss this with your ALEXANDER & DAMBRA
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March 2010 THE UCO REPORTER Page 13
Maintenance Security
Jerry Karpf Al McLaughlin
Before I start my article, with a modern plastic system Boy do we have visitors this gates. January went without Palm Beach Sheriff’s Of-
I must state our policy with which should last longer than winter. We have had almost major crime. Please call in ficers have informed us that
regard to manufacturers and the old system. 22,000 people come through your guests. they have ticketed many peo-
anyone who lectures at any Dan Gladstone, the Insur- the visitors’ gate and we do not We have had an increase in ple who make a “Right turn
maintenance meeting: ance Committee Chair, let count the owners that enter the the number of “fake” ID cards on Red” at the Haverhill exit.
UCO and the maintenance everyone know why the in- transponder gate. There have confiscated by the guards in It is against the law to do this
committee do not endorse or surance rates were increased. been several broken gate arms the past month. Action against and there are two signs at the
approve of any manufactur- Part was due to the State to last month. They even broke offenders may cause resident corner and on the traffic light
ers, product, or contractor. All replenish the State insurance one of the Exit gates that stay privileges to be suspended for warning drivers. o
opinions of any lecturer are fund, and the other part was open longer than the entry a number of days.
strictly their own and not those due to the vast amount of wa-
of UCO. This article cannot be ter damage that was sustained AVIA-CARE, INC./NURSE REGISTRY
used in any legal matter. by unit owners here in Century
The January 12 lecture on Village. The total insurance “Where Quality Care and Service is our Aim”
Basic Finances and Reserves increase for 2010 came to
of Condominiums was a great about fourteen percent. The
Our Services Are Affordable:
success. We had about 100 deductible per water damage • Bathing • Register Nurses
people attending; the same is still $5,000. Dan also re-
for the lecture give on Febru- minded everyone that if they • Dressing • Licensed Practical Nurses
ary 4 on the Responsibilities need proof of insurance, they • Medication Supervision • Certified Nurse Aides
and Duties of Board mem- should contact him. He then • Light Housekeeping • Home Health Aides
bers to the Association. Bill answered all questions related
Raphan, the Ombudsman for to insurance. • Shopping • Companions
the Department of condomini- My turn — I brought ev- • Skilled Nursing • Homemakers
ums, Land Sales, and Mobile eryone up to date of the pos- • Diabetic Teaching • Live-Ins
Homes for the State of Florida sible changes that the Florida
gave the lecture. legislature is trying to pass Call Sylvia at 561-640-0821 • Lic. 30211277
Those who wish to start the this year. One that is being
DL Gold
we’ll keep everyone advised. Next law is that any owner
There are additional steps in arrears on assessments or
that could be taken to help maintenance for 90 days may
prevent some water damage: not run or serve on the Board
(a) Get a hot water tank alarm of Directors. Next allows for
which will give you notice of a couple to serve on the Board
any water leak of your hot wa- together only if they own two
ter tank. This item has proven or more units in the same as-
to be successful in preventing sociation.
major damage time and time We will soon be having
We buy gold jewelry in any condition, coins, school rings
again and can be purchased the UCO election, and it is and earrings.
at Lowe’s, or Harbor Tool of the utmost importance that
in Lake Worth. (b) Have the you vote for the people who We pay the highest amount in cash.
old ball cock device, which have proven their worth to the
is in the tank of your toilet, Village with actions and not
checked, and have it replaced words: you decide. o For your protection and privacy, we come to your home.
We evaluate, test and weigh your gold. We give you an estimate
and you decide.
561-333-8961
Fully Insured FREE ESTIMATES Call Diana for an appointment at
561-312-1162
Page 14 THE UCO REPORTER March 2010
FOR SALE!
their moment of sorrow and Remember: After the
things were working well. Hurricane destroyed the
These successful achieve- UCO Office, the construc-
ments were a daily routine tion work took only four
until the 2010 election time months to complete but it
appeared around the corner. took three years until we
Towards the end of 2009 when could move in! Why? Be-
I announced my candidacy for cause of “County Building
Asking $94,900
By Appointment Only!
Classified Ads
Classified ads are printed
on a space available basis.
Ads should be submitted by
the seventh of the month in
which they are to appear.
Articles must be resubmitted
every month if they are to be
repeated.
All Classified ads must be
on a full sheet of paper (8½ x
11). Scraps of paper will not
be accepted.
All items submitted must
include name and address of
contributor. Name and ad-
dress will not be printed; this
is for our information. The
Classified ads are a service
for UCO members only.
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March 2010 THE UCO REPORTER Page 17
Musing With ered when the next administra- Open Clubhouse Century Village residents are would like to enlighten oth-
tion was running for office. By Courtney Olsen active and motivated by what ers, please come and see me.
Myron Jean Dowling told the resi- I hope those of you who WPRF has to offer. I am calling out for residents
By Myron Solomon dents more than once that the Some of our class teachers who would be interested in
attended the Valentine Day
Hey, Century Village!! theater would be ready at a are professionals and have teaching Calligraphy, Knitting
Sweetheart’s Ball enjoyed
I’m back!! I hope all my old certain date. I am the one who been working in a specific and/or Crocheting, Sewing,
the festivities. This season
friends, the residents of Cen- discovered that the permit had field for quite some time, Wire Wrapping and Beading;
the theatre shows and dances
tury Village, don’t think that I never even been applied for, while others are residents who if you are knowledgeable in
have been very successful.
forgot about them — never!! and caught them in a lie. That don’t have any professional any of these fields and would
The great acts performing
The reason I decided to write was their downfall, and they background but carry a certain like to teach other residents,
here in Century Village have
this article was because I at- were voted out of office. Jean knowledge and passion for please call the Staff Office at
been outstanding and have
tended a meeting on February Dowling refused to turn over something they desire to teach. 641-3120 extension 1.
really caught the eye of the
10 in the Clubhouse on behalf all the documents involved in You don’t have to be qualified The 2010 season is drawing
residents. The clubs have
of the residents with problems the building of the Clubhouse or licensed to teach at Century a close; there are still many
been very busy planning trips
concerning their apartments to the next administration. Village. If there are any sug- great theatre shows and classes
and events of their own, and
not being finished. Dave Israel had his own gestions for new classes or to join before you leave. Visit
classes have been busy teach-
In the middle of the meet- Blog and bashed everyone clubs, or if you have a passion the Staff Office for all Club-
ing and learning. It makes
ing, Jean Dowling stood up who was running. He was out for something interesting and house happenings. o
me happy to see how many
and asked George Loewen- of control. When he ran for
stein to fire Dan Gladstone. Vice President of UCO, he
Naturally, he refused. Then I erased everything on his Blog
was told that Jean Dowling that was an embarrassment.
is Dave Israel’s campaign Dave Israel’s big accom-
manager, and I saw the reason plishment was obtaining a
for her actions. This was just terrible ten year cable contract
a ploy to discredit Dan Glad- with Comcast, with which
stone, who is running for UCO most residents are unhap-
President against Dave. py. Can any of you think of
Let me take you back a anything else he has accom-
few years. Jean Dowling was plished?? I can’t.
part of a group of UCO of- In comparison, Dan Glad-
ficers when the Clubhouse stone has given eleven years
was being rebuilt after the of dedication and accomplish-
hurricanes. She was in charge ments for the residents of Cen-
of the Clubhouse building tury Village. To name a few:
and decorating while work- He has saved hundreds,
ing with the contractor. They maybe thousands, of resi-
spent about six million dol- dents money on their indi-
lars ($6,000,000.00) of the vidual insurance policies. He
residents’ money without any is a man who cares about the
backup bills. This was discov- residents. o
Classified Kenmore sew mach in cab
Continued from Page 16
For Rent $25. 2 brand new bathing suits
(Roxanne) 38 C cost $80 each,
1/1 grd flr, lovely, clean, furn, asking $35 each. Coffee table
convenient to all, by owner 38 x 38 (new) $800 cost, ask-
718 644 5871 ing $250 and more. 686-5066
1 bed 1 ½ bath, beaut furn cnr Wanted to Buy
unit Clean & bright - must see,
by owner 718 644 5871 Portable sewing machine. 640
5443
Seasonal/Annual rental -
Dorchester 1/1 upper, fully
furn & modernized Strictly
Kosher 718 634 8100
Misc.
Lg 3’ hi jewelry chest w/ 6 red
velvet lined drawers & lg stor-
age compartment, all trimmed
in brass $35. Loads of costume
& sterling jewelry, Tiffany,
too! $1 and up. 640 5443
3 whl walker w/ travel pouch,
almost new, sacrifice $75. 3
whl bike w/basket, as is, make
offer. Drives good. 561 471
6760
Moving Sale
Futon $200. Metal patio
lounge chr/pad $30. L.R. set, 2
sofas, 2 chrs $450. Wood D.R.
table & 4 padded chrs $300.
Ass’t. glass items, dishes, 4
golf clubs, Shop Vac, paper
shredder, & more. 616 9350
(Bill)
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ARE ON-SITE
Andover M - 1/1½ Corner Furnished 2F 800
Camden B - Unfurnished Waterview Unfurnished Nr Pools 19,500
Golf’s Edge 10 - Corner Furnished Near Pool 19,900 Golf’s Edge 17 1/1½ Furnished 800
Windsor E - Cnrvw Excvw Near Pool 19,900
IN CV IN THEIR
Windsor O - Tile Floors New Bathroom Near Pool 29,900 GOLDEN LAKES
Somerset G - Lakeview Furnished Corner 29,000
Berkshire B - Lakeview Unfurnished 29,900 Villa - 1.5 Furn Golden Lakes Dr Rent $700 51,900
Wellington M - 2nd Fl Enc Pat Nu Appl & Cpt 39,900
Chatham A - Furnished Lakeview Near Pool 29,900
MOBILE OFFICE
561-685-1722
Golf’s Edge 14 - Many Upgrades Unfurnished 29,900
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Wellington E - 2F Deluxe Apt Enclosed Patio 29,900
Northampton B - Cnr Tile Fls Rntabl Nwr Bats Appls Renov Lag 29,900
Dover C - 4F Nu Cpt Lakevw Nr Clubhouse 35,000
Sheffield M - All Renovated Furnished Corner 37,900
Golf’s Edge 17 - Furnished Nr Private Pool & East Gate 39,900
GROUND FLOOR 2 BED & 1½ BATH
E-MARTY@FARBERS.COM
Coventry G - Furnished 27,900
Sussex M - Corner Furnished TIle Floors 29,900
Windsor N - Corner Laminated Floors Furnished 39,900
Andover C - Cnr Laminated Floors Walkin Shower 39,900
March 2010 THE UCO REPORTER Page 19
The Monday bus normally goes to Wellington Green at 9:30 a.m. and
returns at 1:15 p.m. This same bus makes a second trip at 10:30 a.m.
Transportation
to Wal-Mart, returning at 2:10 p.m. Barbara Cornish
EXCEPTION: The 2nd Monday trip is to Lake Worth Beach, leaving
at 9:30 a.m. and returning by 2:30 p.m. This is a big bus holding 48
passengers. The March trip is on March 8th.
The Wednesday bus normally goes to CityPlace at 10 a.m. and Thank you, for those that attended the South Florida Fair. The weather was not very coop-
continues on to Gardens Mall, arriving about 10:30 a.m. This bus erative, but I am sure those that went had a good time. We had 77 residents that went.
leaves the Gardens Mall at 1:30 p.m. and picks up at CityPlace about
The Transportation Committee meetings are on the third Monday of the month, but there is
2 p.m.
a new time, 9:30 a.m.
EXCEPTION: The 4th Wednesday trip is to Delray on February On the excursion bus that goes to Walmart on State Road 7, it will first stop at Target and
24th, leaving at 9:30 a.m. and returning by 2:30 p.m. The destination then Golden Corral before Walmart. Check the new schedule.
is the Carnival Flea Market, and Beall’s Outlet is within walking There are suggest/comment sheets at the Main Clubhouse in the ticket office and also at
distance.
UCO. We are always open to suggestions.
This 48 passenger bus is usually full, so it makes sense to arrive Monday and Wednesday excursion buses are overflowing. Tickets will be given on a first
between 8:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. to be sure of getting a seat. come first serve basis like a boarding pass.
It is my pleasure to serve our residents. o
v v v v v
This writer from the UCO
Reporter arrived late for the See Honey Sager’s re-
2 p.m. February 4 meeting port on page six.
because there was no parking
— we estimated 800 people
attending. The presiding judge
was Ed Rogers, retired from
P.B. County court. We were
quite impressed with his keep-
ing things on an even keel. A
great Power Point presenta-
tion was provided by Howie
Silver. The Public Relations
gentleman for the Waldmans
was Greg DuBose, an extraor-
dinary speaker. At one point a
biased comment came from
the audience, and he handled it
very well, while the audience
booed the bigot that made the
comment. Aside from that,
things went quite smoothly.
By 4 pm, we were standing
in line with others that wished
to question Andrew Waldman.
While on line, we took copi-
ous notes, so that when it was
our turn, and we told him we
represented the Village news-
paper, Mr. Waldman thought
to have his wife Anne help
with his response to my two
questions.
The first question related to
a statement that we heard as
“no plan has been submitted
to the county.” He clarified it
as “for this particular project
as yet.” The second question
related to a statement that we
heard as “let nature maintain
the lakes.” He clarified this
one as “we intend to work with
nature to maintain the lakes.”
We were given permission to
print these statements.
We must repeat our opinion
that it was mainly due to Judge
Rogers that there were no out-
bursts (except for the audience
response to the one bigot) and
even though some people left
as time wore on, we estimated
that more than 75% were still
present when we joined the
Page 20 THE UCO REPORTER March 2010
with a secret. It relies heavily with the Da Vinci Code. The you say, “that’s it?”
on tricks and code-breaking. mystery itself was confusing. I was greatly disappointed
The central theme revolves Something about Noetics, CIA by this book as it felt cold and
stiff and read like a textbook
The Reader’s around Freemasons, symbols, involvement, a single “lost”
instead of a novel. While this
pictographs, icons and Wash- word and lots of philosophi-
Corner ington, D.C. cal prattle. The author pauses book may be for some (many),
it was not for me. o
Lenore Velcoff Brown has written this en- in the middle of a hair-raising
tire novel based on the mean- situation to expound on some
ings behind biblical texts and esoteric topic. Once you dis-
some secrets of Christianity. cover what the Lost Symbol Security
Some believe he wrote this is, what the Masons have gone
By request, I read The Lost
Symbol by Dan Brown, which
dependent woman, the am- book as compensation to all
bivalent Langdon, the tattooed the Christians he offended
to great effort and expense for
100+ years to hide and protect,
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2009, having sold two million BESS FOOT & ANKLE CENTER
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March 2010 THE UCO REPORTER Page 21
Suzy Byrnes
Education: New York City
Employment: Banking (23 years)
UCO Experience: Computer Club Secy; VP Stratford A
Other Service: Clubhouse Usher
March 2010 THE UCO REPORTER Page 23
Continued on Page 24
Page 24 THE UCO REPORTER March 2010
Jeanette Veglia
Education: Numerous management courses and some college. At-
tended meetings run by the state, held here, to be aware of the latest
changes in Condominium laws.
Employment: 24 yrs banking experience, began as a data clerk,
retired as a V.P.
Manager Central Region Operations Center in Orlando; attended
FL State Condominium Courses (last 5 yrs)
UCO/CV Experience: Exec Board (2 yrs), CERT member since inception,
Operations Comm. (2 yrs), Cable and Transportation Committees; Treasurer
of Pro-Active comm. since formed (4 yrs). Pres of Assoc of Greenbrier Condos
3 yrs, Treasurer of same for 2009. Treas. for above , and VP of Greenbrier A,
both in 2005. Pres of Greenbrier A Condo, Inc. 4 yrs
Other Community Service: I feel that being a member of the Exec. Board is a
very important volunteer position and would greatly appreciate your support and
vote, so I may continue to serve the people of C.V. and make our voices heard.
‘NUFF SAID.
Paid political advertisement.
12 years of constant uninterrupted service at UCO, because I care about 1 year member
the people in our village.
As a member of the SAFETY Committee I have been helping in making our not a member
village safer, because I care.
I removed our insurance policies from the maintenance companies that nothing
were unprofessionally handled and were in a confusing stage, and I united
it under our UCO INSURANCE Committee.
I was instrumental in changing WPRF insurance policies from what could nothing
have been a tremendous liability to our residents with millions in deduct-
ibles at outrageous cost. We now have veto powers, much cheaper pre-
miums, and by far better coverage and deductibles, because I care about
you.
I reversed many insurance claim denials to the Associations into full pay- nothing
ments. It was hard, it was nerve racking, but I was successful because I
care.
When Wellington Federal was disconnected from our village and had to nothing
pay extra $850,000 in insurance premiums, it was I who reached all the
way to Tallahassee and reversed the decree. The $850,000 was returned
to the residents of Wellington, because I care.
I introduced Mitigation Reports to our village and the result was nothing — trying to stop UCO volunteers’ help
$2,500,000 cheaper premiums on our property policies for the Associa-
tions. I also introduced Mitigation Reports to the Unit Owners and the
results were up to 70% cheaper policies, because I care.
When no one believed that it was possible, I managed to get $168,000 nothing
more for the UCO office relating to the hurricane claim under the code
insurance provision, because I care.
My biggest achievement has been helping the private rsidents, hundreds nothing
of them, in their private struggle against rejections of insurance claims
that can ruin their life. I have been successful in seeing to it that everyone
got full payment. Why? Because I love and care for my neighbors and our
residents!
I want to be UCO’s president because UCO has come a long, long way in
making many things happen for you, but still has a way to go to make ev-
eryone understand and appreciate what their ultimate goals are. I believe
that I can lead down that road.
I have always been here for you, and I will continue to be.
Organization News CH CR A or B. All are invited (no trans). Lenore, 683-4166; Laughter and reminiscences umns of this newspaper and
Continued from Page 26 for in-depth discussions of sig- Marjorie, 687-3991. are on the menu, Edy Sha- on Channel 63.
Military Trail and various po- nificant issues. Contact Allan ron, the convener, is loved • The Poppy Trio will close
sitions at the Center. We find at 587-3602. Yiddish Culture Chorus: 50 by all Yiddish lovers. First the Yiddish Culture Group’s
our volunteer work helpful and members, men and women. and third Sundays of each season with a performance
rewarding and welcome new Na’Amat USA (Pioneer Leader is Shelley K. Tenzer. month (year-round) 1:30 on Tuesday, March 23, at
members. Dorothy, 478-6521. Women): Meets 4th Tue, 1:00 Knowledge of Yiddish not p.m. in the upstairs piano 10 A.M. in the Clubhouse
pm, at Cypress Lakes Audi- necessary. Edy, 687-4255. room of the Clubhouse. Theater. Ed, at left, plays
Knights of Pythias: You are torium for mini-lunch and Free. Information, call Edy rhythm and lead guitar;
invited to join Palm Beach interesting programs, guests Yiddish Culture: at 687-4255. Poppy sings in 22 different
Rainbow Lodge #203, meet are always welcome. Coming A Festive Season Is Planned • Conversational Yiddish languages and Marian plays
2nd and 4th Mon at North Coun- events: Mar 17, card party By Rebecca Schlam Lutto Class. For information varied musical instruments.
ty Senior Center, Northlake at Bellante’s restaurant (call The 2009-2010 season of call Golda Shore, 697- All Villagers are invited.
Blvd. We welcome new mem- Florence at 683-8453 or Rho- the Village’s Yiddish Culture 3367. Register in Club- Admission is free.
bers, duals, reinstatements and da at 478-8559). activities are in full swing. house office. • Advanced Yiddish Read-
transferees from out of state. Classes are meeting, groups • Yiddish Culture Chorus. ing Group. The group is
We are a fraternal brotherhood OWLS (Older-Wiser-Loyal- are convening, the chorus is A happy and friendly group reading Elie Wiesel’s Night
fostering the credo of friend- Seniors): Come to our meets rehearsing and the sounds of of both men and women in the original Yiddish. The
ship, charity, benevolence. every 2nd Mon, 3:00 pm, Party mama loshen are heard in the who sing in four-part har- group meets the second and
Mike, 615-0218. Room; see what we have Village. The Yiddish Culture mony. They enjoy singing fourth Friday of each month
planned. Board is proud to present the in Yiddish, Hebrew and at 10 a.m. at 34 Sussex B.
Latin American Club: Thank following: other languages. Rehearsals For information call Troim
you all for supporting our Philadelphia Club: Meets 2 nd
• “Controversial Jewish every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Handler at 684-8686. o
Nov 8 dance, benefiting the Tue, 12:30 pm, Aitz Chaim. Personalities.” For the in upstairs Clubhouse music
St. Mary’s cancer kids; we All welcome. For more info, 15th year, Frank Handler, a room. For information or if
raised $1,700. May God bless call Sylvia, 683-5224. Village resident and former you are interested in joining
you all! New York history teacher, the chorus, call Shelley Ten-
Yiddish Advanced Reading fascinates his audience with zer, its director, at 681-9548
Merry Minstrels: Meet Thurs, Group: Menke Katz Reading tales of lives, both true and or Edy Sharon at 687-4255.
10:00-11:00 am, Music Room Circle invites readers to join incredible. Classes in Eng- • Yiddish Culture. Tuesday
B. We are a group who enjoy group headed by Troim Han- lish. Enroll separately for morning programs at 10
singing at various nursing dler. Currently reading Night by March. Sign up at the of- a.m., December through
homes. We’re looking for new Elie Wiesel in Yiddish. Meet- fice in the main Clubhouse. March. All Village residents
members, so if you enjoy mu- ings are twice a month in private Classes are on Fridays at are invited (free admission)
sic, contact GiGi at 689-6092; homes. Troim, 684-8686. 1:30 p.m. in classroom C. to top-notch programs of
the feeling of giving joy to For information, call Frank music, humor, celebration
others is so rewarding. WOW: All welcome to the at 684-8686, and nostalgia. A treasured UCO Begins
following: Mar 24, matinee at • Yiddish Vinkl. Infor- Village tradition for over 40
Mind Spa: Meets 1st and 3rd Maltz Theater, Anything Goes, mal, friendly group that years. Information on shows With You
Thu (till Apr 1st) at 3:00 pm in dinner at Juno Fish House speaks English and Yiddish. in Organization News col-
making in the dark; My UCO Administration will say “YES” at every possible opportunity. It is my unalterable task to stop UCO interference
in Association affairs.
What operations would I change? Two are most urgent. We need to simplify the procedure for getting transponders. We need to install
transponders “on demand,” no more nonsense of making appointments weeks in advance; if you come in for a transponder, you will get it then,
not later; no more keeping people waiting inordinate lengths of time. We also need to make the procedure for getting prospective owners and
renters investigated and approved a smoother and faster process. A professional needs to be brought in to assist with our investigative procedures
so we do a much better job of it and avoid legal pitfalls.
Century Village is a medium-size town. With 14,000 in-season residents and a multi-million dollar budget, it is essential we do things right.
UCO is a servant to the 309 Village associations, not boss. It needs to be a thoroughly honest servant and a competent servant, but also a servant
that knows its bounds. Well-meaning people need to take care to not “play attorney.”
Insurance is an association’s biggest single expense. The cost of insurance far exceeds what is paid to our management companies. We need
something more than a “one trick pony,” as persuasive and able as he or she may be, controlling our overall insurance operation. We need the
entire Committee to understand it thoroughly, be able to explain the details of it to others, and be able to act as a check on one another. Too much
is at stake to not have this. UCO needs to adhere to the strict contractual requirement of the Bi-lateral Agreement-that is, to simply negotiate the
policies. UCO’s name should not be anywhere on an association’s insurance policies. UCO should not be involved in any way with arranging
for repairs or remediation contractors. The individual associations should file their claims, find and select their own contractors, and call in a
public adjuster if needed. The associations must deal directly with our Insurance Agent or Insurance Company, as required. We must learn the
names and telephone numbers of our agents working in the Plastridge Agency, or perhaps in another agency that might be more attuned to our
needs in CV. Finally, in accordance with Florida Statute FS-718, each association must have a copy of each of their insurance policies as a part
of the association records — not merely the declarations pages, but rather, the entire set of policies. These should be obtained, not from UCO, but
directly from the insurance agent(s) involved or the insurance companies — in the same way you get your automobile or homeowner’s policy.
No association should have to come to UCO to get its association policies. That some associations have done this and then been stalled and put
off is intolerable.
Blowing the whistle. On our Century Village Website (http://century-village-wpb.blogspot.com/) that some of you read, I and others have blown
the whistle on numerous occasions about questionable and improper Village goings-on. As president, I’ll be in a much better position to protect
your interests. Your Constitutional rights of free speech must be upheld without censorship. As your UCO president, I will serve you faithfully
and well — just as I served my country when I worked for the U.S. government for over 30 years, and in the United States Army for three years.
Recreation
information, call Jerry at (561)
684-1487 or Toby at (561)
712-9190.
Ladies’ Golf Come on down. Learn a new
Sylvia game. Meet some new friends,
Whiting and above all, have fun!
This is a
Declaration of War
on anything that we have built in Century Village. Dear Mr. Gladstone,
I am writing this letter to thank you for
Someone thinks that elections can be won by all your efforts to obtain an insurance claim
from State Farm for the damage to Chatham
Vote for caring and proven achievements. Thanks. We want to thank you or all our
Dan Gladstone has always been here for you. hard work in reduction of insurance and for
always being here for us.
I have always been here for you kinds of questions about insurance.
The reason I am writing this letter to you
and I will continue to be. is to thank you for your advice and effort you
put in when we had a water leakage and mold
disaster in one of our apartments. You got the
Please come to my meeting on Friday February 26 at right people to take care of our problem and
10:00 AM in Room C at the Clubhouse. This meeting they did an excellent job. We were well satis-
fied with the results and the speedy time they
is hosted by Cambridge F Condo Association under the
finished the job. Our condo thanks you for
agenda of “the future of Century Village.” Come to the everything you did on our behalf Please accept
meeting and ALL your questions will be answered. our gratitude for all the fine work you do.
Kent C 12/9/09
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Bedford J – 2nd floor, on lagoon, ceramic tile, furnished $25,000 Norwich O – 1st floor, carpeted, furnished unit $16,500
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Chatham D – 1st floor, carpet, furn. neg. Serene water view $19,900 Windsor H – 2nd floor – carpet - furnished $22,000
Dorchester H – 2nd floor-unfurnished-carpet-on canal $14,900 Windsor N – 2nd floor - carpeted $22,000
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Andover H – Corner unit, 1st floor, central a/c $29,900 Northampton C – 1st floor, carpeted, unfurn, on canal $19,900
Bedford D – Furnished apt; 2nd floor $15,000 Northampton N – Laminate floors, cent a/c, corner, canal $29,900
Bedford K – 1t floor; furniture negotiable; water view $29,900 Northampton N – tile floors - water view - barbecue $21,000
Berkshire B – Lakeview, 1st floor, ceramic tile $38,500 Northampton S – Nice unit near Kent pool; Priced Right! $29,900
Berkshire K – 1st floor, corner unit, unfurn., concrete floors $23,900 Norwich D – 2nd floor, central a/c; lift; ceramic floors $31,000
Cambridge H – 1st floor, upgraded, all tile floors, beautiful! $29,500 Norwich H – 1st floor, upgraded kitchen, storm shutters $29,900
Camden H – 2nd floor, carpeted and unfurnished $26,000 Plymouth R – 2nd fl., lam. flooring, new kitchen, central a/c $58,900
Camden H – 2nd floor, corner unit, central a/c, furniture neg. $29,900 Salisbury D – 2nd floor, corner, carpet, central a/c $29,900
Canterbury A – 2nd floor, unfurnished $14,900 Sheffield C – 2nd floor; corner unit; rentable building $26,900
Canterbury A – Corner, 2nd floor, ceramic tile $37,500 Sheffield I – 2nd floor, corner unit, central a/c $29,900
Canterbury F – 2nd floor, corner, central a/c, ceramic tile $22,900 Somerset G – Bldg. has lift, central a/c, water view $39,900
Chatham T – 2nd floor, central a/c, carpet, lake view, furn. $34,900 Southampton A – 4th fl.-central a/c-ceramic tile-lovely view $24,900
Dorchester D – 2nd floor, ceramic tile; washer; furniture neg $34,900 Southampton B – 4th floor-central a/c-DIY Special $18,500
Dorchester H – 1st floor. Murphy bed in living room $22,900 Sussex A – 2nd floor, unfurnished $29,900
Dover A – 3rd fl, lake/clubhouse view, central a/c $49,000 Sussex F – 1st floor, central a/c, furnished $38,000
Dover A – 2nd floor, ceramic tile floors, central a/c $23,000 Sussex M – 1st floor, corner, ceramic tile, central a/c $24,000
Dover B – 1st floor, lake view, ceramic tile, central a/c $42,500 Waltham D – 1st floor, corner unit; ceramic tile, central a/c $30,000
Dover B – 1st floor, lake view; central a/c $45,000 Wellington C – On canal, cent a/c, very friendly complex $29,900
Dover B – 1st floor; lakefront with central a/c $69,000 Wellington F – 1st floor, central a/c, ceramic tile, lake view $48,900
Dover C - Lakeview $23,000 Windsor B – 1st floor $23,000
Dover C – Lakeview, Penthouse location; central a/c $34,900 Windsor C – On canal. Ceramic tile, granite countertops $39,900
Easthampton C – Corner unit; tile; central a/c $27,500 Windsor D – Water view; ceramic tile, 2nd floor $29,900
Easthampton I – Corner, 2nd floor, ceramic tile, central a/c $39,900 Windsor L – 1st floor, close to pool, transportation $19,900
Golf’s Edge B – 1st floor, central a/c, rentable building $23,900 Windsor M – Motivated seller. Clean, furnished. $29,900
Golf’s Edge B – New kitchen; ceramic tile, central a/c $39,900 Windsor R – 2nd floor, beautifully decorated unit, near pool. $19,900
Hastings F – 1st floor furnished $29,000
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UPPER FLOOR CORNER 1 BED 1.5 OR 2 BATH ANDOVER A - furn, cpt, CT, rentable 19,500
CAMDEN H - trans, fit ctr, active CH 15,900 CHATHAM O - unfurn, cpt, CT, gdnvw 30,000
KENT H - furn, cpt, newer appls, AC and cpt 39,000 EASTHAMPTON O - furn, cpt, gdnvw, nr EG 32,000
CANTERBURY C - new furn, CT, new appls 29,000 DOVER B - furn, CT, wtrvw, lg patio 55,000
CHATHAM D - beautifully furn, lots of light, waterview, CA 26,000 SOUTHAMPTON A - CT, furn, neg, new kit, scr patio 28,000
SUSSEX B - furn, cpt, rentable, new htr, refrig, AC 45,000 STRATFORD I - part furn, CT, renov, lakevw 45,000
DORCHESTER D - furn, parquet fls, nr pool 36,000 SOUTHAMPTON B - furn, cpt, CA 24,000
GOLF’S EDGE E - unfurn, CT, encl patio 38,000 SOUTHAMPTON O - newer cpt, CT, furn 25,000
BEDFORD E - unfurn, lift!!! cpt, lots o’light 23,000 PLYMOUTH F - furn, cpt, not rentable, drive up to 18,500
GROUND FLOOR CORNER 1 BED 1.5 OR 2 BATH DOVER C - unfurn, CT, berber cpt 32,900
SALISBURY B - furn only, CT, gdnvw 27,500 GREENBRIER A - unfurn, new fridge, golfvw 35,000
CAMBRIDGE G - unfurn, CT nr pool 15,900 CHATHAM U - heart of comm, 6 mos free maint, furn 35,000
DORCHESTER F - furn, cpt, new patio, nr pool, gdnvw 24,000 GREENBRIER A - unfurn, abs gorgeous 69,900
CAMDEN B - unfurn, CT, upgrade, nr WG 49,000 DOVER C - CA, elev bldg, nr CH 29,000
WALTHAM F - furn, newer appls w/double sink 23,000 WELLINGTON F - furn, wtrvw, elev in bldg 40,000
NORWICH F - unfurn, tot renov, CT 21,900 GROUND FLOOR 1 BED 1 BATH
NORWICH M - furn/unfurn, cpt, nr EG 40,000 SHEFFIELD Q - words cannot describe it TBA
SUSSEX A - furn, CT, rentable active CH 29,900 KENT C - furn, wtrvw, CT, updated bath, newer appl 29,900
SHEFFIELD M - sweet and cozy, nr Hastings Fit Ctr 25,000 ANDOVER E - furn, cpt, CT, gdnvw 15,000
WINDSOR M - furn, CAC, gdnvw, rent2own 49,000 ANDOVER D - part furn, fit ctr 15,900
GROUND FLOOR 1 BED 1.5 BATH NORTHAMPTON S - beautiful, CT, upgrades galore 28,000
NORTHAMPTON S - cpt, newer appls, 2 AC units 18,000 CANTERBURY H - wow! 50 in TV, CT in kit and dining 25,000
HASTINGS B - unfurn, cpt, CT, gdnvw 29,000 CHATHAM K - unfurn, rentable, very nice area, lakevw 20,000
KENT L - unfurn, new cpt, gdnvw, movein ready 19,500 BEDFORD H - furn, wtrvw, cpt, EG 14,900
CAMDEN E - furn, cpt, CT, shower stall, 2 AC units 19,000 UPPER FLOOR 1 BED 1 BATH
COVENTRY L - partly furn, cpt, shower stall, 2 AC units, newer appls 18,000 CHATHAM A - wtrvw, rentable, clean 18,000
DOVER A - encl patio, tenn in place, wtrvw 60,000 WINDSOR M - cpt, furn, trans, fit ctr, CH 19,000
DOVER A - cpt, new ref, hurr shut, lino, furn 38,000 DORCHESTER C - furn, CT, lots o’lite, nr pool 34,000
DOVER B - wtrvw, beauty, nr CH, furn neg 39,900 HASTINGS G - furn, CT, rentable, nr Hastings, lift incl 19,400
CAMDEN E - furn, wtrvw, nr pool, rentable 25,000 CAMDEN J - furn, CT, 2 AC units, ceil fans 13,000
WINDSOR N - beauty, nr pool and WG 37,000 BERKSHIRE J - furn, CT, cpt, HW fls, not rentable 16,500
UPPER FLOOR 1 BED 1.5/2 BATH WINDSOR K - part furn, new fridge and DW 21,000
DORCHESTER C - gdnvw, close to pool, CT TBA CANTERBURY H - furn, cpt, CT, rentable 21,000
SOUTHAMPTON A - cpt, CT 25,000 CAMDEN C - furn, CT, rentable 18,000
DOVER C - wtrvw, new cabinets, furn neg 45,000 DORCHESTER E - furn, CT, rentable after 1 yr 23,000
DOVER B - hur shts, tnt wnd, pt furn, H2O, 6 mo. old, lots of lite, newer appls, trans, CH fit ctr 49,500 CONDOS/UNITS OUTSIDE CENTURY VILLAGE
WELLINGTON D - CA, wtrvw, 3 ceil fans, newer kit, newer appls, cpt, lg WI clos, CH, trans, fit ctr 39,900 WEST PALM BEACH, CRESTHAVEN
SALISBURY D - furn/unfurn, cpt, nr EG 25,000 2946 CROSLEY DRIVE - furn, CA, cpt ANN $700/SEA $1,200/MO
CAMDEN B - unfurn, cpt, wtrvw, nr pool 15,000
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inside the mouth of the reptile.
At this point the weather
cleared, so we ventured out-
side for a nice walk and ended
up sitting in front of Paul Bun-
yan, Lumberjack. We expected
this to be rather boring, but
needed to rest, so stayed. Well,
if you thought the alligator
show was mesmerizing, you
surely missed the best part of
the Fair — log rolling contests,
and the winner was a dog. Yes,
a Jack Russell Terrier. Re-
minded us of the water skiing
squirrel a few years ago.
Next was Dennis Lee, a
perennial singer/entertainer.
You may remember him as
the man who follows people
leaving or walking thru the
aisles, oblivious to a show in
progress. At one time, we were
so enthralled with the music
that we spontaneously got up
to dance. Of course, Dennis
approached and asked if he
could cut in, and naturally my
spouse agreed. Imagine his
surprise when Dennis took
him as his partner!
Winding down, we enjoyed
the antics of fifth graders
at Panther Run Elementary
School in Lake Worth as they
played steel drums. It was
there that we learned there are
different types of steel drums,
including doubles and triples
that produce lower notes.
On our way out, we visited
all the arts and crafts, and
stopped at the Mounts Botani-
cal spot where we were given
a tomato plant — free! Finally,
we looked at, but did not eat,
Deep Fried Pickles. What will
they cook up next year? o
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one of the vets loved his moth- serious talk unfolds about play has turned into a black
Arts & er, who ultimately died from a relationships, and there are comedy. The plot makes sense,
drug overdose. Act Two is set references to the world of for it flows logically from
Entertainment in the “living room, Bobby the unemployed. The end is what transpired earlier, yet
Irv Rikon Maloney’s house, Gloucester, startling; melodramatic. Mr. the mood change is jarring,
Massachusetts.” There is also Horovitz, apparently upon at times even weird. At one
an Epilogue. the advice of professional point, the stranger compares
Act One was originally colleagues, decided to add a Oprah to Jesus Christ. The
written as a one-act play at- second act. comparison is intended to be
Sins of the Mother by Israel Gloucester, Massachusetts.” tempting to tell some of the Act Two has three of the humorous, but I don’t believe
Horovitz Three Vietnam War veterans troubles befalling returning four characters we saw before for an instant that any of Act
Israel Horovitz’ record as greet a young newcomer, who Vietnam War veterans, includ- plus the brother of one of the Continued on Page 46
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Community Emergency UPPER FLOOR 1 BED 1 BATH
NORTHAMPTON L CARPET, CERAMIC TILE $500
Response Team NORTHAMPTON S CERAMIC TILE, CARPET, FULLY FURNISHED, NEW APPLIANCES $500
ANDOVER M CPT, CT, FURN, NEW AC, CORNER UNIT, TRANS, CLUBHOUSE, FIT CTR $600
Jackie Karlan HASTINGS G
CAMDEN B
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UNFURNISHED, CERAMIC TILE, NEAR POOL, GARDENVIEW
$575
$575
BERKSHIRE G FURNISHED, WOOD FLOORS, NEW APPLIANCES $600
KENT F UNFURNISHED, CERAMIC TILE, NEAR POOL, GARDENVIEW $550
COVENTRY E FURNISHED NEW, CENTRAL A/C, PET FRIENDLY $550
CAMDEN B UNFURNISHED, CARPET, WATERVIEW, NEAR POOL $475
WINDSOR I FURNISHED, CARPET, NEAR WEST GATE $475
WINDSOR D FURNISHED, CARPET, LIFT, WEST GATE, WATERVIEW $600
CERT Community Palm Beach County Health BERKSHIRE D FURNISHED, CARPET, WATERVIEW, NEAR WEST GATE $475
SUSSEX I FURNISHED, PERGO FLOORS, QUIET AREA, VERY CLEAN $525
Sponsored Events Department administered the DORCHESTER A UNFURN, CARPET, NEAR FITNESS CENTER, SCREENED PATIO $490
Our January meeting dealt H1N1 influenza vaccine free WINDSOR K PT. FURNISHED, CARPET, NEW FRIDGE AND DISHWASHER $500
CANTERBURY H FURNISHED, CARPET, CERAMIC TILE $475
with RIA (ways to imme- of charge. As of February 5, CHATHAM P FURNISHED, CERAMIC TILE, NEW BATH $525
GROUND FLOOR 1 BED 1 BATH
diately evaluate the extent over 100 residents had signed EASTHAMPTON G UNFURNISHED, NEAR LAUNDRY WALL UNIT, AC, CT $450
SHEFFIELD F FURNISHED, CERAMIC TILE, CARPET $500
of damage after a disaster). up for the vaccine shots. BERKSHIRE G FURNISHED, CERAMIC TILE, CARPET $550
Participants worked in small On February 15, we had an KENT G FURNISHED/UNFURNISHED, CERAMIC TILE, CARPET, ALSO SEASONAL $475
SALISBURY G FURNISHED, CERAMIC TILE, GARDENVIEW, 2 A/C UNITS $550
groups, viewing pictures interactive workshop on how NORTHAMPTON L FURNISHED, CARPET, CERAMIC TILE, GARDEN VIEW $575
KENT G FURNISHED, NEW CARPET, NEAR POOL, NICE LOCATION $600
of structural damage and to conduct a triage and rapid SUSSEX A FURN. UNFURN. NEW BR, CT, WALK IN SHOWER, NEW KITCHEN CT $550
flooding. These models were treatment. Please make a note KINGSWOOD A FURNISHED, CARPET, SCREENED PATIO $550
NORWICH I UNFURNISHED, CARPET , WALL UNITS , WELL KEPT $550
used to complete a practice that our monthly meetings are CANTERBURY H FURNISHED, CERAMIC TILE, NEW APPLIANCES $550
SHEFFIELD F FURNISHED, NEAR HASTINGS FITNESS CENTER $525
exercise. held on the third Monday, in CHATHAM N FURNISHED, CARPET, CENTER OF EVERYTHING, TRANS, FITNESS $510
CERT members partici- the Clubhouse Art Room, at 3 CAMDEN E FURNISHED, WATERVIEW, TRANS, CLOSE TO GATE $550
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South Florida Race for the these sessions. We welcome ANDOVER A FURNISHED, CARPET, CERAMIC TILE, RENTABLE $550
DOVER B FURNISHED, LARGER PATIO, BRAND NEW KITCHEN, SHOWER STALL $800
Cure of cancer. The race was new owners and seasonal NORTHAMPTON S UNFURNISHED, CARPET, NEWER APPLIANCES AND BATH $550
held on Saturday, January residents. Ongoing training SOUTHAMPTON A PARTLY FURNISHED, CARPET, CERAMIC TILE, GOLF VIEW $500
CHATHAM O UNFURNISHED, CERAMIC TILE, CARPET, NEWER APPLIANCES $475
30. Look for our photo in enables us to be prepared to CHATHAM J CENTRAL AIR, WATERVIEW, LIFT, FURNISHED $600
SUSSEX A UNFURNISHED, REDONE, CARPET, CERAMIC TILE $500
this issue, page 46. help our neighbors when an EASTHAMPTON G FULLY FURNISHED, CARPET, NEAR EAST GATE $650
We sponsored a “Swine emergency occurs. Join us — SOUTHAMPTON B
SOUTHAMPTON B
FURN, CARPET, LARGE PATIO, NEAR POOL
FURNISHED, CARPET, DEVELOPMENT HAS OWN POOL
$500
$550
Flu” program in the clubhouse no experience is necessary — NORWICH H UPGRADES GALORE!! CERAMIC TILE, FURNISHED $550
GROUND FLOOR 1 BED 1.5 BATH
on Monday, February 15. The we will train you. o WALTHAM H FURNISHED, CT, NEW KIT W/GRANITE TOPS, NEW VANITIES IN BATH $575
WALTHAM B FURNISHED, CARPET, CERAMIC TILE, EXTRA PATIO, BEAUTY $800
NORTHAMPTON A FURNISHED, NEW APPLIANCES, 2 A/C UNITS $600
HASTINGS B UNFURNISHED, CERAMIC TILE, CARPET, 2 A/C UNITS, GARDENVIEW $600
CAMDEN E FURNISHED, CARPET, CERAMIC TILE, WATERVIEW, NEAR POOL $525
Stressed • Depressed • In Pain CANTERBURY F FURNISHED, LOWER SET BACK, NEAR POOL
UPPER FLOOR 2 BED 1.5/2 BATH
$550
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CHATHAM D FURNISHED, CERAMIC TILE, NEW KITCHEN $650
CAMBRIDGE D FURNISHED, CARPET, DISHWASHER $525
GROUND FLOOR CORNER 2 BED 1.5/2 BATH
Reliable, Dependable and Affordable SOMERSET K UNFURN, CERAMIC TILE, TRANS, CLUBHOUSE, FIT CENTER $700
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UPPER FLOOR CORNER 1 BED 1.5 BATH
FURN, CARPET, GARDEN VIEW, CLUBHOUSE, FITNESS CENTER $600
Home Repairs Quality Work, WINDSOR J
NORWICH C
FURNISHED, CERAMIC TILE, GARDEN VIEW, BEAUTY
FURNISHED, CARPET, GARDEN VIEW
$750
$575
Reasonable Rates, Prompt Service ANDOVER M FURNISHED, CARPET, CT, NEW AC, CORNER UNIT, TRANS
UPPER FLOOR 2 BED 1 BATH
$600
NORWICH O FURNISHED, CARPET, GARDENVIEW $600
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CHATHAM U CERAMIC TILE, CARPET, GARDEN VIEW $900
BERKSHIRE G WOOD FLS, NEWER APPLS, 2 CEILING FANS $1,000
BERKSHIRE D CARPET, NEAR WEST GATE AND POOL $950
WINDSOR O CARPET, WATERVIEW, CLOSE TO WEST GATE $950
UPPER FLOOR 2 BED 1.5/2 BATH
HANDYMAN STRATFORD K $1,200
COVENTRY H CARPET, CERAMIC TILE, NR EAST GATE AND CLUBHOUSE $1,200
GROUND FLOOR 1 BED 1.5 BATH
Windows, Screens, Springs Repaired, Lock, Bulb, DOVER B BEAUTY, CARPET, CT, WATERVIEW, NR CLUBHOUSE $1,200
GROUND FLOOR CORNER 2 BED 1.5/2 BATH
Filters, Toilet Seats Replaced, Wall Paper Removed, WALTHAM B CARPET, CERAMIC TILE, EXTRA PATIO, BEAUTIFUL, SEASONAL $1,200
GROUND FLOOR 1 BED 1 BATH
Porch Clean Up KENT G CARPET, CERAMIC TILE, NEAR POOL AND WEST GATE $1,000
SHEFFIELD F NEAR HASTINGS FIT CTR, CLEAN AND FRESH $950
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Don’t Believe have on the Haitians. In my Labadee is Royal’s personal newscasters make comments were tears in their eyes, but
opinion, this article must have developed area which includes on articles that have been there certainly were for those
Everything You Read been written by someone at a rentals of Skee-Doo’s, para- published, but they usually of us at the rail, as we slowly
By Claudette LaBonte desk who either needed a filler sailing and other water ac- have 30 second slots to give slipped away to our own reali-
Don’t believe everything or was near a deadline. tivities. Royal donated the highlights of their “items,” ties. Paul Harvey used to say
you read in the newspapers. The last week of January, I income for that day for a total and that a picture lasts forever. “that’s the rest of the story”
A few weeks ago, The Palm had the pleasure of being in this of $64,000. Royal has three As we pulled from the harbor, (or something similar). In the
Beach Post, following the same Haitian Harbor, watch- ships per week entering the the residents were waving meantime, remember, don’t
earthquake in Haiti, ran a ing the locals at work. Royal harbor doing the same thing. goodbye with smiles on their believe everything you read
picture of a Royal Caribbean Caribbean is associated with I understand that the TV faces. We could not tell if there in the newspaper. o
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