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INSIDE
S E C T I ON A Maintenance..................................... A22 Sports of CV..............................................B9
Nominations from the Floor................. A3 Presidents' Day & G. Washington....... A23 "Incidents" in baseball............................B10 REMINDER
The Reader's Corner........................... A25 Recreation......................................... B12
Delegate Minutes................................ A5
UCO Officer's Report............................ A6
MONTHLY BUS SCHEDULE — SEE PAGE B21
D E LE G AT E M E E T I N G
Entertainment.................................. A27 Flick Lives......................................... B13
Classified............................................ A7 Happy Valentine's Day...sort of........... A28 Property Matters............................... B19 Friday 2/2/18
Legal: Clarification on A/C's................. A9 Services: Safety................................. B21 9:30AM in the Theater
SEC TION B
Nutrition and Health......................... A11 MONTHLY BUS SCHEDULE — SEE PAGE B21
Weathering the Weather..................... B1
Transportation................................... B22
Read recent back issues at:
Annual UCO Installation Luncheon..... A16 American History Knowledge............ B23
Of interest in February....................... A17 Local Dining........................................ B4 Health Fair photos............................. B27 www.uco-reporter.blogspot.com
Political............................................ A19 Organizational News............................. B6 Operation Outdoor Freedom.............. B28
New Medicare member experience.... A21 MONTHLY BUS SCHEDULE — SEE PAGE B21Email articles & comments:
Around the Bases......................................B8
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The
President’s Atlantic Broadband
Report Rolling Forward
By Dave Israel
EDITORIAL
Busy & Productive
BY J OY V E S TAL AN D
Century Village Is a Great Place to Live − MY R O N S I LV E R M AN
Run for UCO Office to Keep It That Way! It’s the season. The the Party Room.
UCO Elections March 2, 2018 Village is busy! In In the meantime on
February there will be a a daily basis all UCO
Century Village unit owners, you have decades of work experience Tailgate Party on February committees are busy
and life skills. Put them to good use as a leader in your community 4 in the clubhouse. The especially the Advisory
and still have time to enjoy your retirement! 5K run is on President’s Committee that has been
Day, Feb. 19. On Feb. 22 meeting on a regular
from 1-3 pm there will basis for more than a
• Positions open: President, 2 VPs, Treasurer, Recording Secretary,
be a UCO Candidates year, updating, making
Corresponding Secretary, and 12 Executive Board positions
Forum. All delegates and proposed additions and
residents are urged to changes to the UCO
• Eligibility: Any member of UCO/unit owner who resides in attend and participate. Bylaws that will be
Century Village a minimum of nine months each year The candidates who are presented after a lawyer’s
running in the election review, to all the necessary
• Bio Submission Deadline: via email only by January 31, 2018 to on March 2 will make committees, then it will
ruthdreiss@comcast.net. Don’t wait. Get those bios in now! a statement and then be published in the UCO
will entertain questions. Reporter and copies will
• Bio Information: Name, Association, Office you seek, Education, The moderator for the be made available on
Work Experience (computer skills important), Military, if forum is Susan Bucher, a timely basis for the
applicable, UCO/CV Experience (250 words max for Exec Board, Supervisor Palm Beach delegates to study and
flex for Officers) County Board of Election discuss before a vote is
Supervisor and then called.
• Nominations from the Floor to be held at February 2 Delegate the big event itself --- So needless to say UCO
Assembly the UCO Elections will is BUSY, PRODUCTIVE
be held March 2 in the and of course always
• Vote March 2 at 8 a.m. in Clubhouse prior to Delegate Assembly clubhouse before the AVAILABLE to all our
Delegate Meeting, polls residents. So who said
open at 8am. And, just retirement was boring??
Make a Difference in Century Village! so you know there will be They never lived in
coffee and doughnuts in Century Village!
Visit your Web site: RECEPTION 561-299-9907 to inform our residents of the
important issues concerning our
www.uco-reporter.blogspot.com Village. We promise to seek the truth
FEBRUARY 2018
ALL BUS RIDERS NEED UCO Monthly Meetings
TO HAND ID PASS TO FRIDAY 2
FRIDAY 2
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY
SECURITY
THEATER
UCO
9:30AM
1:00PM
DRIVER MONDAY 5
TUESDAY 6
NOMINATION CTTEE
TRANSPORTATION
UCO
UCO
10:30AM
9:00AM
TUESDAY 6 COMMUNICATIONS UCO 10:30AM
With the new scanner system now in place it is WEDNESDAY 7 ELECTION COMMITTEE UCO 9:00AM
necessary to hand your Century Village ID to the WEDNESDAY 7 PROGRAM & SERVICES UCO 11:00AM
THURSDAY 8 COP ROOM B 9:30AM
driver so he can scan it into computer. We know that FRIDAY 9 CERT UCO 1:00PM
many of our riders have found it convenient with TUESDAY 13 ADVISORY UCO 10:00AM
packages and walking aides to wear the ID around WEDNESDAY 14 BROADWAY UCO 11:00AM
their neck, pinned to their clothing or in their wallets. THURSDAY 15 BID/INFRASTRUCTURE UCO 10:00AM
TUESDAY 20 INSURANCE UCO 10:00AM
However, with this new system in place the driver TUESDAY 20 NEWCOMERS MEETING PARTY RM. 1:30PM
needs to hold your ID. This new system is designed to WEDNESDAY 21 BEAUTIFICATION UCO 9:30AM
give us an accurate count of the number of riders and THURSDAY 22 OFFICERS UCO 10:00AM
MONDAY 26 EXECUTIVE BOARD ROOM B 1:30PM
what bus routes can be improved.
TUESDAY 27 OPERATIONS UCO 10:00AM
FEBRUARY 2018 | UCO REPORTER | PAGE A5
The meeting was called to order at that Palm Tran is extending its route Judge. when unable to perform duties for
9:30 AM by President David Israel. on Haverhill Rd to the V. A. Hospital., Scott Kerner for Circuit Court 3 months, resuming office when
with a stop added near the Century Judge. physically capable. It was advised to
PBSO, Capt. Palenzuela, led the Village Gate on Haverhill. There will Danielle Kenney from The take this presentation to Advisory
Delegate Assembly in the Pledge of be additional stops added including Ballpark of Palm Beaches reported Committee at their meeting Tuesday,
Allegiance. the new Ball Park of Palm Beach. that 3 days are planned for Century the first step to make a change in the
Steve Anderson, representative of Village residents this season. by-laws.
Palm Tran spoke briefly about the Discount tickets are available on line
Attendance scheduled times and days of service. or at box office with special code.
David Israel - President
Good of the Order
Stewart Richland - Vice President o Cleaning of recycle bin and
Ed Black - Vice President
Treasurer’s Report Officers’ Reports dumpsters. $250 fee per cleaning.
Bobbi Levin - Corresponding Sec CPA Sebastian Yeend reported on Anita Buchanan Nominations
o Person advised by authorities not
Joy Vestal - Vice President the enclosed Treasurer’s report. He Committee-Deadline for
to feed ducks continue to do so.
John Hess - Recording Sec. discussed the separation of items nominations is Feb. 2, 2018. Election
with more clarity for the residents on March 2, 2018. A Candidates Forum o Suggestion to move guest speakers
This meeting is being videotaped future reports. will be held on Feb. 22, 2018 in the to end of meeting.
by UCO, and recorded by Ed A request was made for a Balance Clubhouse Theater from 1 PM to 3 o Jan 24, 2018 Financial Fraud
Grossman Sheet along with the Profit and Loss PM. presentation at clubhouse in Rm
statement to give a better view of the Bobbi Levin: Volunteer Luncheon,
C at 10 AM.
cash flow statement. Feb. 25, 2018. Make reservation by
Guests in attendance Feb 15, 2018, registration forms o Operation “Pill Drop” Feb. 2, 10
PBSO –Capt. Palenzuela; Anyone with additional available at UCO office and in Feb. A.M. until 2 P.M. in the clubhouse
Gregg Weiss, Candidate for Dist. suggestions for improvements in Reporter. UCO installation Dinner lobby.
2 Commissioner; Lloyd Comiter reports or want to ask for more is March 17th, 2018. $20 per person, o Jack Adams announced candidacy
for Group 4 Judge and Peyton detailed information is welcome to at the Port of Palm Beach aboard for President of UCO.
McArthur, Port Commissioner; come to the UCO office. the Celebration. Make reservations.
Maxine Cheeseman for Judge; Scott ASAP o Possibility of temporary fence
Kerner for Judge; Sydney McAuliffe Joy Vestal: Pictures of candidates and a suggestion for a sidewalk
representing Mike McAuliffe for
Minutes: The Minutes were running for office will be taken after expansion.
Judge; Mike Pratt, Appraisers’ Office; accepted as presented. Feb. 2 meeting. Buses will be available o Report on Atlantic Broadband
and John Carey, Inspector General of for 2 of the “Century Village Day” progress being made
Palm Beach County. games at the Ball Park. No limit on
Guests number of riders. The 5K run will be o Forms for requesting types of
held on Monday, Feb.19th. Proceeds service from Atlantic Broadband
John Carey, Inspector General.
PBSO Report The office of the I.G. has oversight of
will go towards the Honor Flight for o Thank You to Donald Foster for
Captain Palenzuela: Overall Veterans. good job as CAM.
the County Government. They are
crime was down for the year in the Stewart Richland: HAPPY New
guarding our tax dollars. For a full o No lights at 4 corner stop. Dark
county except in 3 areas. Human Year to all. Residents Christmas
report of their activities go to their and dangerous
trafficking/sexual assault, Vehicle decorations looked nice, expecting
website online. Peyton McArthur,
burglaries was up 10% due mostly to more next year. Annual meeting o Card reader system on buses not
Port Commissioner, reported on the
unlocked cars, and construction site coming up, I will be available if working properly.
status of repairing the fence along
burglaries of equipment, supplies, you need help—just call. Beware of
Century Blvd. Refusal to repair and o Is it possible to change 9 month
etc. falling Iguanas, cold weather causes
legal posturing by owner and lawyers residency requirement for
Century Village report: There them to fall from the trees. They
are preventing any immediate eligibility for elected offices?
were 280 calls, 22 traffic stops and revive when warmed up. Use caution
solution.
around them. o Unit owners are responsible to be
5 accidents. Look for more traffic The Port Commissioners want the
enforcement in the coming weeks. Ed Black: Help is available for present for TV cable switchover
Port Of Palm Beach to be put under
There were 2 burglaries, one is problems with Comcast equipment. work.
the jurisdiction of the Inspector
being investigated as a jewelry Come to office for information to get
General. Go to the Commissioners o Additional roll-out of equipment
theft by visitors to the residence help.
site to show support for the Inspector in season
and an unlocked door let intruders CAM: The CAM is meeting with
General.
Waste Pro and the Commissioners in o Walkers in dark clothes at night
in. A motorized scooter battery Gregg Weiss is seeking your
an attempt to get all the dumpsters hard to see in street.
was reported stolen. Be aware of support for the office of District #2
scams, calls, checks as a bonus from replaced. Hypodermic needles were
Commissioner.
merchants. seen in dumpsters. PLEASE dispose A motion was made to adjourn
Lloyd Comiter is seeking the seat
of them properly. by Ed Grossman. Seconded
of the Group 4 Judge.
Mike Pratt, Appraisers Office unanimously. Meeting adjourned
Attendance representative reported they will 11:13 AM.
Unfinished Business None
There are 144 delegates in be here for filing Homestead
attendance. Quorum met. Exemptions.
Mike McAuliffe represented by Respectfully Submitted
Sydney McAuliffe is seeking the
New Business John Hess, UCO Recording Secretary
President’s Report office of Circuit Court Judge. A motion was made for the
President David Israel reported Maxine Cheeseman for Group 18 temporary replacement of officers,
Andover • Bedford
Take advantage of it. Happy New
Year to one and all.
UCO VICE
Cambridge • Canterbury
Chatham • Dorchester Golf’s Edge • Greenbrier PRESIDENT
Kent • Northampton Kingswood • Oxford,
Sussex Southampton • Dover ROBERT
Every UCO Vice President is Cheers to a new year and another
chance for us to get it right.
MARSHALL
responsible for a group of buildings
that are referred to as a quadrant. First on your agenda is to make
sure you have up to date Association
RESIGNS
If you look under my picture that
appears every month in our paper By-Laws. Be sure to include in
you will see seven of these building these documents any customized It is with great regret that
groups listed. If you are a resident issues that your association wants I announce the resignation,
in any of these buildings then I’m to include. Those running for
Association boards should want the
for reasons of poor health,
your “person” as the saying goes.
If you have a question, problem job. Being on an Association board Ed Black of Bob Marshall, UCO
whatever call me or stop by.. Because is a job that requires knowledge, Vice President. With this
I wear two hats (I’m also the UCO patience, civility and compassion Coventry • Easthampton retirement, Bob ends
Reporter Co-Editor) I have to split and dedication. Always keep in mind Norwich • Plymouth
that you have a financial stake in Sheffield • Stratford
many years of service to
my time between the UCO Office
and the Clubhouse where the paper your association. Decisions that are Waltham our community. He will be
is published. So call first if possible made could make your association deeply missed.
and then stop by or leave a message. undesirable to potential buyers. In the many years that I have
Board members should survey the worked for this village, I have learned
At the next meeting of
I check my messages daily and will
make an appointment if you want to outside of your building to ensure that many Associations have not felt the Officer's Committee,
have a chat. For the UCO office call that there is no mold or crumbling comfortable changing or modifying the Officers will select
concrete. Examine the walkways their budgets from what is sent by
683-9189 and at the UCO Reporter,
and handrails to ensure that they
candidate(s) to fill Bob's
299-9992. So what is all this leading their management companys. I have
are solid and in good shape. If you worked with many Associations to unexpired term of one
up to?
Shortly I am going to initiate a are not sure about any issue, hire better understand just what options year from March 2018.
series of informational meetings a contractor that can provide you would improve on the budget they These candidate(s) will be
with residents and board members to expert advice. would like to create. The entire
Does a Board Member have the process would be entirely the Board’s
presented to the Delegate
discuss our general concerns as well as
the new cable company requirements keys to all of the units? Make sure decision. If you believe you would Assembly for confirmation.
that will affect our buildings. It’s that all Board members understand like to try to address some changes
very important that they have access t the procedure to follow if a unit and become more involved in the
owner has not been seen for a budget approval process, please call
Dave Israel
to our units. Every board should
have an officer available to assist the period of time. Make sure that you me at the UCO office. UCO President
company with this request. We can have emergency or family contact
start to set up a schedule so we are
The March edition of the UCO Reporter will be published and delivered Thursday, Feb.
22. This edition will have a four-page pullout section with a copy of the ballot along with
bios and pictures of the candidates.
Resident don’t forget the Candidate Forum, Thursday, Feb. 22, 1-3 pm in the Clubhouse
Room, B. The candidates will present their platform and take questions from the
audience. All residents should make it a point to attend. You then can share your views
with your delegate on the choice of candidates.
And you know what? There’s going to be refreshments during the vote and at the
Candidates Forum!
FEBRUARY 2018 | UCO REPORTER | PAGE A7
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LEGAL
Clarification from the Board Certification Class
about Air Conditioners
BY MARK FRIEDMAN, ESQ.
At our normal wear and tear. However, electrical fixtures, appliances, it could lead to the spread of mold
recent Board in the aftermath of a hurricane or water heaters, water filters, built- which could negatively impact the
Certification other insurable casualty where the in cabinets and countertops, and common elements or other units.
Class in air conditioner was damaged or window treatments, including I wanted to clarify this issue since
January I noted a number of destroyed, we look to the statute; curtains, drapes, blinds, hardware, I had a number of questions after our
questions about air conditioners. specifically Section 718.111(11)(f), and similar window treatment recent Board Certification meeting in
Because we went through most of the Florida Statutes, which provides as, components, or replacements of January. The basic concept is that if a
newly enacted 2017 laws, we may have
in relevant part, as follows: any of the foregoing which are component of a unit is not on the list
moved through this information
located within the boundaries of of exclusions, it is the association’s
too quickly. The following is a
“Every property insurance policy the unit and serve only such unit. obligation to insure, repair, and
clarification of that issue.
issued or renewed on or after January Such property and any insurance replace but only in the aftermath of
The confusion is between
1, 2009, for the purpose of protecting thereupon is the responsibility of an insurable casualty event.
maintenance versus repairs
the condominium must provide the unit owner.” We will be holding additional
after a casualty. When it comes
primary coverage for: Board Certification classes at our
to air conditioning units in a
You will note in paragraph 3, as office in February and March at our
condominium building there are two
1. All portions of the condominium copied above, the list of exclusions office.
separate issues: 1) who maintains
property as originally installed no longer includes air conditioners,
under normal circumstances based
or replacement of like kind and as it once did. That means that Mark D. Friedman is a shareholder in
on wear and tear, and 2) who repairs
quality, in accordance with the air conditioners are not excluded the law firm of Becker & Poliakoff, P.A.
and replaces after a casualty. When
original plans and specifications. from the Association’s insurance This article is intended for educational
it is a maintenance issue regarding
2. All alterations or additions made obligations and obligation to purposes only and is not intended as
air conditioners including but
to the condominium property or repair or replace in the aftermath a substitute for consulting with your
not limited to replacing Freon or
association property pursuant to of an insurable casualty event. I association’s legal counsel, or the local
motors, look to your Declaration
s. 718.113(2). believe the rationale for this shift fire marshal (as to ELSS). If you wish to
of Condominium for the answer
in responsibility was due to the fact contact Mr. Friedman he may be reached
regarding responsibility for same. The 3. The coverage must exclude all
that if the unit owner did not have at mfriedman@bplegal.com. If your
Association does not automatically personal property within the unit
insurance and could not afford to association wishes to hire an attorney call
assume the maintenance, repair and or limited common elements, and
replace the air conditioning unit, 561-820-2868 and ask for Mr. Friedman.
replacement obligations based on floor, wall, and ceiling coverings,
PAGE A10 | UCO REPORTER | FEBRUARY 2018
WPRF NEWS
BY E VA R ACHESK Y
Winter 2018
Protecting Seniors from Scams Dear Residents, I are some residents who are making
think it is a habit of leaving their original ID’s
One of our priorities is to protect senior citizens from exploitation, whether it’s financial fraud important that I at home with the assumption that
touch on the cold Security will endlessly print them
or physical abuse. We have a dedicated prosecutor who specializes in fighting these crimes, a pass each day they come to the
temperatures
we experienced clubhouse. This article serves as a
and our conviction rates continue to go higher each year as we continue to work closely with warning that I am applying the 3
throughout the month of January.
STRIKE RULE which means Security
our law enforcement partners and area agencies to hold criminals accountable for their One of the top complaints was
will print you a sticker pass 3 times
about the cold temperatures of the
without charge. The fourth sticker
actions. Below is some helpful contact information if you believe that a senior citizen is being pool water. While we have pool
pass will cost the resident $5 as will
heaters, they shut down when the
exploited or has become a victim of crime: the 5th, 6th, etc. Please remember
temperatures dip below 55 degrees.
to bring your “ID Office” issued ID
This is a safety mechanism that keeps
card with you, or it will start to cost
Adult Protective Services Guardianship Fraud Hotline the heaters from burning out. With
you additional money. Thank you in
800-96-ABUSE or 800-962-2873 561-355-FRAUD our heaters shutting down during
advance for your cooperation.
the night, the rain and successive
Alzheimer's Community Care Legal Aid Society of PBC Recently a resident made their
561-683-2700 561-655-8944
cloudy days, it was almost impossible
way up to my office with a dog that
Crisis Line: 800-394-1771 for the heaters to get the water to a
was wearing a “service animal” vest.
www.alzcare.org Palm Beach County Clerk of Court comfortable temperature.
561-355-6782 The resident had heard of an ID
Another issue is the cold that
Area Agency on Aging card for service dogs and had come
leaches into the clubhouse as it does
561-684-5885 PBC Department of Consumer Affairs to obtain one. I had to explain that
www.yourADRC.org 561-712-6600
into your condos. You have the ability
I was no longer issuing ID cards to
to heat your condos. I DO NOT have
service animals. I explained the
Florida Dept of Business and Professional Regulation Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office the ability to heat the clubhouse. The
850-487-1395 Non-Emergency Number: 561-688-3000 reason I had initiated the ID card
only rooms that have heat are the
www.myfloridalicense.com for service dogs was because I had
PBSO Volunteers Against Scams Team (VAST)
upstairs cardrooms, and that barely
witnessed aggressive behavior from
Florida’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 561-688-3970 takes the chill out of the air. When
other residents toward the service
561-837-5038 we experience these cold nights, I ask
888-831-0404 dog and its owner. By creating the
that everyone pull out their winter
“Doggie ID” it would be a clear
coats, sweaters, scarves, etc. and come
indication that WPRF was involved
dressed appropriately the following
and had the necessary documents on
day as most activities are sedentary
file declaring the dog was in fact a
and the chill is pervasive. I have
trained service animal.
instructed the staff to set up urns of
I stopped issuing the ID’s for
coffee both upstairs and downstairs
service dogs because the ADA
with the hope that it will help give a
(American Disabilities Act) stated it
small measure of warmth. Lids are
was illegal for me to ask for paperwork
provided and must be used to keep
regarding any service animal. The
the coffee from spilling throughout
funny thing is I never had to ask the
the clubhouse.
owner for the papers, they were very
Next up for discussion are the
eager to provide it! The bottom line
printed paper passes available at the
is that they will no longer be issued;
Security desk by the main doors.
so, should a new resident move into
These passes are offered if you have
your building with a service animal,
forgotten your pass. These printed
please remember that WPRF is no
passes do not take the place of your
longer issuing them.
original plastic ID that you received
Wishing you all warm and sunny
in the ID Office. Unfortunately, there
days!
Bulk Pickup: Friday for all areas. It is not a pleasant sight to see the
bulk trash out all week, so please remember to put your bulk trash
out late Thursday evening or very early Friday.
It seems 2018 is off to a great start. vegetables, or soup that come with Simple substitutions can
Do you have New Year’s resolutions less sodium. help decrease the amount of
and a plan on how to achieve them? In general, if the food label saturated fat and calories you
For most people, eating healthier is indicates sodium of 20% or more take in while giving you the
one resolution that tops their list. per serving, it is considered high most nutrition. For instance,
Eating healthier is not just a in sodium. It is best to substitute a when buying ground beef, look
goal, but a lifestyle. It encompasses different item; something with much for the leanest choices. The
changing your thinking and less sodium per serving. An amount package label will state what
perspective about food as well as of 5% or less is generally considered percentage of the meat is lean.
what foods and how much you as being low in sodium. The higher the percentage,
consume. Substituting one thing If reducing saturated fat is your the leaner. Aim for 92% or higher When Eating Out
for something else that is more goal, again, the Nutrition Facts packages of ground beef, or even
nutritious, has less sodium, or that label and ingredients can help you turkey. Try replacing about half of At restaurants, avoid the foods
has less saturated fat and calories is decipher what you are purchasing. the ground beef with cooked lentils. that are described as “crunchy” or
a great way to eat healthier. Reduced or low-fat varieties may be This may help your waistline shrink “golden”. Those words make that
available for you to buy. It is good to while at the same time stretch your dish sound so good! But, in all
be aware of trans-fats, which are also budget. likelihood, that item was deep fried
When Shopping believed to be just as harmful to our in oil.
health. The menu you are reading may
At the grocery store, remember At the store, purchase low-fat When Cooking highlight lighter fare: steamed,
to read the Nutrition Facts label or fat-free (skim) milk instead of baked, or poached dishes which
as well as the ingredients listed. the higher fat whole or 2% milk. Non-stick pans allow you to are a healthier alternative and still
This information is helpful in Reduced-fat cheese can be a good use as little oil as possible without delicious.
determining whether the food items substitute for regular cheese. causing foods to stick to a hot pan.
fit into your plan. Greek yogurt is rich in protein Vegetable oils, and other plant-based Jeanie W. Friedman is a Registered
If your goal is to reduce your in addition to calcium, and has oils, especially olive, are a smarter Dietitian and nutritionist licensed in the
sodium intake, then swapping out beneficial probiotics, while regular substitution when cooking. Butter State of Florida. This article is intended
regular canned products for low- sour cream is high in fat and calories. is loaded with saturated fats and it is for educational purposes only and is not
sodium versions, if available, is a Replacing sour cream with the Greek best to use sparingly. intended as a substitute for consultation
smart tactic. There can be several yogurt would be a way to up the with your health care professional.
versions of canned foods likes beans, nutrition.
Dave Israel
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Of Interest in
February
MATT WILLHITE
As a member of this great community, I'm honored to
represent you. During this year's legislative session, I
plan on continuing the fight to strengthen our
neighborhood schools, protect our environment, and
improve Florida's economy. If you have an issue that
you believe I can be of service with, please do not
hesitate to call my office.
District Office
Send me an email to sign up for my newsletter 9200 Belvedere Rd., Suite C- 107
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Phone: (561) 791-4071
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POLITICAL
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser
BY D O R O T H Y JAC K S , C F E , A A S
The New my staff conduct market studies If you receive a homestead Portability (Homestead
Year is well county-wide, based on recent, valid exemption, you may be eligible assessment difference
underway, as sales and adjustments based on this for additional exemptions or transfer)
February is data are made. It is essential that discounts in the categories below.
Residential property owners with a
shaping up to my office provide the most accurate The application deadline for all
qualified Homestead Exemption can
be a very busy information to produce a fair and exemptions is March 1.
transfer all or a significant portion
time for my equitable tax roll. As the year moves
of their "Save Our Homes" benefit to
office. on, I will continue to keep you • Civilian Disability
their new property. Portability allows
The 2018 informed of this process. • Institutional Exemptions you to transfer up to $500,000 of
tax roll is February is also a good month to
•
Law Enforcement & First your property’s actual 3% assessment
my highest review your homestead exemption
Responder cap to your new property anywhere
priority, which as a reminder, is a status and examine additional
• Living Quarters for Parents or in Florida. The deadline to file an
report of the combined value of all exemptions that may yield tax
Grandparents application for portability is March
the property (real and tangible) in savings.
1.
Palm Beach County as of January • Senior Citizen (Low-Income)
Annual homestead
1st.
exemption on real • Veterans Disability Office closed due to
My staff is currently analyzing
property holiday
changes made to the working 2018 • Widow/Widower Exemption
tax roll including the addition of In honor of Presidents’ Day,
Florida grants a standard $25,000
new construction, demolition, land the Palm Beach County Property
exemption on the assessed value of For more information on these
splits, land combinations, ownership Appraiser’s Office (including all of
qualified residential property. An exemptions, call us at 561.355.2866
changes, additions or removals of our Service Centers) will be closed on
additional exemption up to $25,000 or visit www.pbcgov.com/papa/
exemptions, etc. Monday, February 19, 2018.
also may apply to your property. ExemptionServices.htm
Here are some of the latest A homestead exemption is granted
statistics for new construction in to permanent Florida residents only.
the County (subject to change): You must own the property and it NEW OFFICE HOURS FOR THE UCO REPORTER:
must be your permanent residence on MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
• New Homes – 1,200 January 1st to qualify. The deadline 9:00AM TO 12:00 NOON
• New Condo units – 1,000 to file for Homestead Exemption is UCO REPORTER STAFF MAY BE CONTACTED ANY TIME AT
March 1 of the qualifying year.
• New Commercial Buildings – 280 THE FOLLOWING EMAIL ADDRESS:
In addition to this information, Additional Exemptions UCOREPORTERWPB@GMAIL.COM
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UPPER FLOOR, CORNER, 1 BED 1.5/2 BATH UPPER FLOOR 1 BED 1 BATH
DORCHESTER J Furnished, steps to Hastings fitness center and pool, garden and water view, inside corner $43,000 WALTHAM C Furnished, stainless steel appliances, ceramic tile, tenant in place $35,000
SUSSEX K Ceramic tile, outside corner unit, tenant in place, sunny, garden view, steps to parking, quiet area $45,000 CAMDEN H Beautiful furnishing, screened patio, turn key ready, tenant in place, good size closet space $38,000
ANDOVER F Corner unit, fully furnished,ceramic tile, walk in ready, central air and heat, updated kitchen and bath $42,000 CANTERBURY F Rentable building, furnished, move in ready, cul-de-sac, close to pool and fitness center, very nice unit $39,000
WINDSOR A Outside corner unit, furnished, waterviews, two year restriction on rental, near the west gate, DORCHESTER J Ceramic tile flooring, new hot water heater, furnished, steps to Dorchester pool and hasting fitness center $32,000
steps to condo $42,000 KINGSWOOD D No smoking, no pets, beautiful setting, ceramic tile, great garden view, very nice kitchen and bath $36,000
EASTHAMPTON G Near east gate, central a/c unit, near clubhouse, lots of space and lots of light, great view priced to sell $39,000 CHATHAM J This condo is located in the heart of the community and is highly desirable. Furnished and close to all amenities.
DORCHESTER H Spectacular waterview, newer kitchen, 2 full baths, lift in building, beautifully furnished, patio, upgrades $49,000 Gated community, 24 hour security, transportation, beautiful theater, active clubhouse and fitness center $29,000
SUSSEX D Beautiful condo. Tile/carpet. Microwave, bathroom remodeled and enclosed patio. This condo has been well taken
NORWICH C This unit is near the east gate, and the Hastings fitness center, well taken care of, central air, furnished $39,900
care of and is ready to move into. Tenant in place until 7/31/2018. Rent-able immediately if tenant does not renew.
CANTERBURY C Corner unit very nice, clean beautiful view, spacious closet space, great lighting, updated kitchen and bath $45,000 24 Hour security. Active clubhouse and fitness center. Gated community. $45,000
GROUND FLOOR CORNER 1 BED 1.5 BATH UPPER FLOOR CORNER 2 BED.1.5/2 BATHS
NORWICH O Very quiet and serene, this condo is furnished, newer kitchen, ceramic tile flooring, near the east gate and NORTHAMPTON O Unfurnished, carpet, tenant in place rentable building, central air, $65,000
clubhouse. 24 Hour gated community. Active clubhouse and fitness center. $39,900 NORTHAMPTON L Outside corner unit, furnished, tenant in place, central air, private location, near the west gate $65,000
SHEFFIELD B Fully renovated, water view, ceramic tile flooring, move in ready, beautiful! $59,000 CANTERBURY C Tenant in place, lots of upgrades, unfurnished, close to gate, amenities galore, beautiful unit $59,900
CANTERBURY D This is a spectacular condo, ceramic tile floors thru out, beautiful mexican tile back splash, cul-de-sac,
tenant in place, this is a 55 plus community. Unfurnished, corner unit with central air, lots of upgrades, well taken care of GROUND FLOOR CORNER 2 BED, 1.5 BATH
and a great tenant. Near the Dorchester pool, and fitness center. 24 Hour security, active clubhouse and fitness center. $50,000
DORCHESTER K Waterview, steps to pool, unfurnished, enclosed patio, near the Hastings pool, 24 hour security $59,900
CAMDEN G This condo is spectacular!!! Completely renovated, beautiful ceramic tile flooring, knock down kitchen, new kitchen
with beautiful cabinets, new baths with fabulous tiling, inside corner, garden view, near the west gate and the Camden pool. CHATHAM P Outside corner unit, tenant in place, unfurnished, ceramic tile flooring, heart of the community, very nice $62,000
This community has pools, tennis, clubhouse, fitness center, gated community. $59,900
DORCHESTER K This is a water view condo, cul de sac. Unfurnished. Close to the Hastings fitness center and pool. This is a rentable GROUND FLOOR 2BED,1.5 BATHS
building. Lots of amenities, such as tennis, theater, pools, racquetball, gated community. This condo is a inside corner. $59,900 CANTERBURY G New bath shower, lots of upgrades, shows beautifully, quiet and very serene, lots of breezes, patio $68,000
GROUND FLOOR 1 BEDROOM 1.5 BATHS SUSSEX K Middle unit, cat walk, partly furnished, ceramic tile, quiet area, steps to parking $850
WALTHAM B Ceramic tile flooring, new appliances, near the east gate and clubhouse gated community $875
DORCHESTER G Great ground floor unit, updated kitchen and bath, new a/c unit, rentable after a year, beautiful unit $34,900
BERKSHIRE G Unfurnished, ceramic tile, carpet, great location, near Kent pool and west gate $875
DORCHESTER K Wall unit, ceramic tile, updated bath and newer kitchen, waterview, partially furnished $42,000
UPPER FLOOR CORNER 1 BED 1.5 BATH
CAMBRIDGE H Ceramic tile, central air, unfurnished, garden view, freshly painted,rentable beauty! $42,500
NORWICH C Unfurnished, garden view, new carpet, near club house, rentable building $850
SOUTHAMPTON B Ceramic tile, large spacious patio, garden view, upgraded master bath, steps to parking, steps to pool $42,500
UPPER FLOOR 2 BED 1.5 BATH
NORTHAMPTON E Unfurnished, water view, steps to parking, rentable, cul-de-sac, great location $33,000
WINDSOR D OMG the pretties and cleanest around. Water view, lift included. Ceramic tile flooring. Near the Camden pool
GREENBRIER B Ceramic tile, steps to parking and pool, large spacious rooms, elevator building, laundry on floor $49,000 and the west gate. Active clubhouse and fitness center lift included $950
UPPER FLOOR 1 BED 1.5 BATH
GROUND FLOOR 1 BED 1 BATH DORCHESTER K Water view! Near Hastings fitness center! Cul-de-sac! Fully furnished and carpeted. This community has a very active
NORTHAMPTON A Rentable, property well taken care of, near west gate, near Kent pool, steps to parking, rentable $32,000 clubhouse and fitness center. Lots of organizations and clubs to join. Gated community. Security 24 hours seven days a week. $850
NORTHAMPTON R Near Kent pool, laundry, and west gate, steps to parking, cul-de-sac, two year restriction for lease $32,000 CAMDEN D Updated kitchen and bath, garden view, beautiful. Waterview from patio, fully furnished, laundry on the
same floor, lift included in building, near Camden pool and west gate. Not rentable for 3 years after purchase. $850
NORTHAMPTON S Knockdown wall in kitchen, newer kitchen and bath, cross from pool, screened patio, move in ready $45,000
WINDSOR H Beautiful unit, ceramic tile flooring, unfurnished, patio, quiet area, lots of light $36,000
*SEASONAL RENTALS*
WINDSOR B This condo is ready to move into. Ceramic tile flooring, new kitchen, waterview, furnished, steps to parking,
close to west gate, active clubhouse and fitness center. $46,000 WALTHAM E Absolutely beautiful! This condo is absolutely the best seasonal around. Fully furnished. Near the east gate,
the best of the best. Fully furnished. And ready to move into. $1,500
ANDOVER A This condo is picture perfect and ready for occupancy, ceramic tile flooring, near laundry and mail boxes. Rentable.
24 Hour security, active clubhouse and fitness center, gated community with lots of amenities such as pools, tennis, boating, SHEFFIELD J Beautiful unit, fully stocked, ceramic tile flooring, near fitness center, near pool, two bedroom,
one and half baths, 2nd fool corner unit $1,400
racquetball, theater, wood working, music, billiards and so much more. $39,000
DORCHESTER G Beautiful corner unit, ceramic tile floors, fully furnished and fully equipped, near pool $1,350
CANTERBURY H Century village-gated community, courtesy transportation, health fitness center,ground floor,
partially furnished, nice condition, 2 A/C units, very nice location $42,000
GROUND FLOOR 1 BED 2 BATH *RENTALS OUTSIDE CENTURY VILLAGE*
CAMDEN E Waterview!!!! Two full baths, right across from the Kent pool, this unit will be taken so act now. CYPRESS LAKES WEST PALM BEACH
Near the west gate, active fitness center and clubhouse. Great potential and a great association $35,900 Spacious rooms with water view. Partially furnished. Washer and dryer, ceramic tile flooring. $1,250
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SERVICES
Water: It's Not Always the Same.
Maintenance our electric water heater as a short
cut. Why? Because water heaters have
such as Poland Springs in Maine or
Zephyrhills Springs in Florida; or (3)
expensive, its purity is not to be
compared with that of spring
By Dom Guarnagia magnesium elements that transfer to live in a community where the tap water. At Publix a vending
electric-generated heat generated water is not fluoridated. machine dispenses this purified
Drinking into the water in the lower section municipal water for 30 cents a
water, i.e., of the tank. This heated water then Different kinds of bottled gallon, far less than a gallon of
"pot a ble" rises to the top, where it is drawn water: spring water costs. Bottled water
water (potable off for use. Subject to decay, these In the supermarket beverage aisle can also be purchased in 2½-gallon
pronounced magnesium elements are soft and there are three types of bottled water: containers, to be chilled or heated
as in potato or sacrificial in that they save other • Exotic water from France, Italy, within a provided stand.
polar), comes parts from rust and decay. The Fiji, etc.
from different Parents have two choices when it
problem is that even small amounts • Spring water from genuine comes to drinking water for
sources. Melting of magnesium accumulating in our
snow, for example, provides water to springs like Poland Springs in children. Those who want their
bodies may have adverse reactions Maine or from various springs children to consume water
the West Coast, from the Cascades with medications prescribed by our
and Rockies. here in Florida. Spring water is devoid of fluoride, choose spring
doctors. Furthermore, the taste of presumably drawn from aquifers water. Those concerned with
In much of Florida, the water clean water is compromised and
in aquifers—huge caverns of water and is pure. It is aerated and has the reduction of dental caries,
beverages may have a metallic taste. minor additives that enhance the who accept the risk factors with
formed within soft rock formations Hot water from the tap is suitable
often composed of sandstone and flavor. fluoride, choose refrigerator-
for showering, bathing, and washing chilled, filtered municipal
limestone—is pumped to the surface of dishes and floors. • Potable water from
and treated by municipalities to municipalities such as Palm drinking water.
Fluoridation—with or without?
remove impurities and harmful Our tap water in Palm Beach Beach County's Water Utility In the not-too-distant future there
minerals. County is fluoridated. Consumed by Department (PBCWUD) that will undoubtedly be an inadequate
The water then travels to our children, fluoridated water has greatly has been treated by a process supply of drinking (potable) water,
meters and plumbing, where we use reduced the number of cavities, but called reverse osmosis. This and we will then have to turn to
it for different purposes. some parents are concerned that the process removes some impurities desalinating ocean water. This will
fluorine can have negative results in that are allowed in regular be another source of water—a costly
Why not to use hot tap municipal water, adds some flavor one—its cost having to be borne by
water for consumption: the young and refuse to consume tap
water. Their options are (1) bottled enhancers, and adjusts chemical future generations.
We use water to make soup, tea, water; (2) to live where the municipal additives such as chlorine.
coffee, pasta and rice, etc. We should water comes from genuine springs Adjacent to spring water in the
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DANCE ALIVE PRESENTS CIRQUESCO ELAYNE BOOSLER STAYIN’ ALIVE
'L’AMOUR’ What happens when you combine the Topical, provocative and very, very clever de- THE WORLD’S #1 BEE GEES
A night of lovers strolling in the soft light of mystical artistry of a European circus TRIBUTE BAND FROM CANADA
scribes the comedy of Elayne Boosler. She’s a
the moon, then a masquerade ball and finally with the provocative campiness of a stand-up comedian, a writer of comedy spe- This electrifying band takes the stage per-
a meeting at a French café in a ballet that cabaret - you get pure magic! Cirques- cials for Showtime as well as having written forming disco at its greatest with fabulous
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MOVIE SCHEDULE
Afternoon showings are at 1:45PM — Tuesday & Sunday. Evening Showings are at 6:45 PM.
The 1st Monday Evening & Tuesday Afternoon showings of each new movie (some movies are shown two Mondays and
Tuesdays) will have “Closed Caption” (for the hearing impaired) when available. No charge for residents.
THE HABANA BOYS In this crime drama story, Naomi Watts plays a single mother working as a waitress in a small town. She sets out
to rescue a young girl she assumes is being abused by her stepfather using her genius son’s notebook as a guide.
These four Cuban sensations received
such rave reviews last year that we had
to have them back. They come to us di- 02/05 Mon. 6:45PM VICTORIA AND ABDUL – . Judi Dench, Ali Fazal and Tim Pigott-Smith.
rectly from Havana with a mix of Jersey 02/06 Tue. 1:45PM PG, 111 MIN.
Boys meets Il Divo and with a sprinkling
of Cuban zest to add seasoning! 02/11 Sun. 1:45PM Taking place in the later years of her reign, Queen Victoria strikes up a friendship with Abdul Karim, a young clerk
02/12 Mon. 6:45PM who has come to England from India to take part in the Queen’s Golden Jubilee. In this true happening, their
02/13 Tue. 1:45PM unlikely but devoted friendship leads the Queen to re-discover her humanity.
02/15 Thu. 6:45PM BABY DRIVER – Ansel Elgort, Kevin Spacey, Jon Hamm, Jamie Foxx and Lily James.
02/18 Sun. 1:45PM R, 112 MIN. (RATED R FOR ADULT SITUATIONS)
“R” Rated Movies 02/19 Mon. 6:45PM In this exciting, action packed drama with a riveting soundtrack, a young man is coerced into working for a crime
“R” Rated (under 16 requires 02/20 Tue. 1:45PM boss as the driver of the get-away car in a doomed-to-failure heist.
accompanying parent or adult 02/25 Sun. 1:45PM
guardian).
Additional ratings for this movie are:
V for Violence 02/26 Mon. 6:45PM LOGAN LUCKY – Channing Tatum, Adam Driver, Daniel Craig, Katie Holmes and Seth MacFarlane.
L for Language (strong language and
drug content) 02/27 Tue. 1:45PM PG-13, 118 MIN.
N for Nudity (graphic nudity) In this funny and lively film two brothers, Jimmy and Clyde Logan, devise an intricate plot to rob the legendary
SC for Sexual Content (pervasive
language including sexual references and NASCAR Coca Cola car race in order to reverse a long-time family curse.
situations) (Continued in March)
An “R” rated motion picture, in the view
of the Rating Board, contains some adult
lmaterial. An “R” rated motion picture
may include adult themes, adult activity,
hard language, intense or persistent
violence, sexually-oriented nudity,
drug abuse or other elements. Due to a
wide viewing audience, WPRF will not
censure “R” rated movies. Therefore, if
you find any of the above offensive, Entertainment information is provided by W.P.R.F.
WPRF suggest you “OPT OUT” of Any questions regarding Clubhouse entertainment should be
seeing this movie. directed to W.P.R.F. at 640-3120.
This showing will be in Room C
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BY JODY LEBEL
Woe to the single woman on plan of action for each day and frowns
Valentine’s Day. She is pitied by her on any changes. A relationship with
friends, ignored by the retailers, and this man is like getting an electronic
seated on a stool at the lunch counter Rolodex for your birthday.
in the deli. It’s a day that makes a
single gal vow to find a mate. I asked 3) Mr. Maniac. He's adventurous,
my mother how she and her friends free-spirited, and very erratic. He's a
found men in their day. She told rebel and he's sexy as hell. He inspires
me that frankly they just wandered you to do wild, crazy things. He
around waiting for love to hit them dresses predominantly in black, has not changed. A relationship with this recliner in front of a Hi-def 60” TV.
over the head. That didn’t seem like been to Istanbul and has run with man is a lonely one. Most importantly, he has control
solid advice to me. I think we need the bulls in Barcelona. He doesn't of the remote. It isn't enough to be
to step out from the hormonal haze have a checking or savings account. 8) Mr. Dud. IF you can check able to change the channel every
we're under, take a critical look at He lives for today. He sometimes off any of the following, take it as twenty seconds; he must know what
the array of available men, and come displays a wicked temper. He smokes a warning; three or more and you'd is on all 439 cable channels. He can
up with a plan to snag one. I know, and drinks too much. A relationship better run the other way. keep up with three football games,
I know; the thought of choosing a with this man is like a bikini wax: It two basketball games, one South
compatible man, instead of letting starts off hot, quickly turns painful, a) He wears more jewelry than you American soccer game, and a pro-
him choose you, may be a new concept and you end up crying. do. golf tour, but he can't remember
to some of us, but consider how b) He refuses to watch foreign films. your birthday. He never leaves the
wonderful this could turn out. Fess 4) Mr. Married. He's secure, house on Monday nights or all day
c) His children refuse to visit him. Sunday. The letters ESPN make his
up; most of us are more fussy when good looking, confident and lives
we buy a melon at the supermarket clean. He has a stable life, a good d) He doesn't have a phone. eyes sparkle. A relationship with this
than we are about who we go out career, 2.5 kids that have moved out e) He doesn't own a car. man will have you running out for
with. They ask us out; we go. What of the house, and an electric garage beer, in between popping corn and
f) He hates dogs.
kind of system is that? door opener. This could be the man making sandwiches for the "big"
g) He enjoys Gilligan's Island reruns. game. Unless you're also a sports nut,
We women want men for who they of your dreams if he wasn't already
are, where they’ve been, and what the man of someone else's dreams. h) He won't wear cologne. pass on this one.
they will become. And, of course, A relationship with this man is like i) He steals the sugar packets from
to kill the spiders in the bathroom. trying to catch up on a carousel. 11) Mr. Auto. This guy is
Denny’s.
Sometimes we think men are wise obsessive about his car. It's probably
and brave, and sometimes we wonder 5) Mr. Social. Everyone knows an old model Corvette or Mustang.
9) Mr. Sexy or Mr. Solid? You'll never get to drive it, even if he's
what planet dumped them here on him by his first name. He remains
Same genus, very different species. on death's door and needs a lift to the
Earth. If you really want a man at good friends with all of his old
Sexy is dangerous. Solid is secure ER; you will never be able to put your
your side next Valentine’s Day, just girlfriends, and consoles several of
and warm. Sexy likes spicy foods feet on the actual car mat or sit on
use a little common sense -- listen to them on a weekly basis. His black
and warm climates and looks good the actual seat; and you will never be
your head instead of your heart, and book spans two decades, eleven time
when he perspires. Solid likes meat permitted to eat or drink in his car.
use the following list, which I have zones, and three continents and all
and potatoes and stays away from He will spend Sundays polishing and
conveniently put together for you as the numbers are current. The reason
exercise, except to mow the lawn detailing after he has binge-watched
a guide. My research (which consists he always says the right thing, does
or take out the trash. Sexy charms NASCAR. Unless you like the smell
of randomly bopping around the the right thing, and touches all the
your mother. Solid impresses your of oil in his hair and grease on your
Internet until I find what I want) right spots is because he has had a lot
father. Sexy likes to dance. Solid sheets keep in mind that the glint in
uncovered twelve distinct types of of practice. Don't let him practice on
likes to read. Sexy drives a Porsche. his eye comes off the hood of his car.
men which are listed below in no you.
Solid drives a Kia. Sexy shops in
particular order. Keep in mind that
boutiques and wears colored, bikini 12) Mr. Macho. He has more
all these qualities, or lack thereof, 6) Mr. Myth. He likes to clean
underwear. Solid shops at Sears and gold chains around his neck than
also apply to women. So choose the bathroom, loves to take you
wears boxers. Sexy buys you edible Mr. T. His shirt is always unbuttoned
which type you feel you will be the shopping, remembers you mother's
underwear. Solid buys you sweaters. exposing too much chest hair. This
most compatible with, or the one you birthday, and always lets you pick
Sexy wears cologne by Armani. Solid man can't pass up a mirror without
are confident you can change -- and out what to watch on TV. He adores
wears cologne by Avon. Sexy has giving himself the eye. You will never
go get him. romantic comedies and your two pet
a saltwater fish tank. Solid has a be as good looking as he is. This type
cats. He gives long, wonderful back
cocker spaniel. Sexy has satin sheets is born with a leer and a repertoire
1) Mr. Morality. This man's rubs and never asks for one in return.
and a cappuccino maker. Solid has of off-color jokes. Your mother will
moral guidelines would intimidate He’ll go out and get you ice cream
blue and white striped cotton sheets never like him, ever. He drinks only
Mother Theresa. Normally he's quiet, at midnight, and knows all of your
and a Mr. Coffee. Sexy is a lawyer. 'man' drinks like beer and whiskey
tolerant and compassionate... except friend’s names. He never, never leaves
Solid is an accountant. Either man and he owns a gun which he polishes
when you mix up the recycling bins. the seat up. This is not a real man.
could make a woman very happy often. None of your female friends
He is environmentally correct to the This is a dream.
in their own way. A combination of are safe from this man. A relationship
point of nausea. Unless you are cut
both would be heaven with 55% Sexy with him would probably push you
from the same cloth, a relationship 7) Mr. Workaholic. This man is
and 45% Solid. Try real hard to find over the edge.
with this man may have you donating obsessive about everything. He pops
one of these guys.
money to Green Peace and down at Rolaids like after dinner mints. He
the Red Cross making coffee. will never retire. You'll never be on Discouraged? Don’t be. Keep this
10) Mr. Sports. He hasn't list handy and refer to it often. There
time for any function, because he'll
really played any competitive sports is a man out there just for you. Find
2) Mr. Methodical. This man always be working on a project. You
since high school. He knows all of him, tackle him, hog tie him, and
likes his toilet paper on the roll with will never come first in this man's life.
the teams in every sport, all of the feed him sips of water until he comes
the print side up. He folds his shorts Go out with him if you don't mind
players’ names and their stats, and around. If he’s not right for you,
right out of the dryer, and likes his taking a back seat to his SmartPhone.
he will be glad to impart any of this turn him loose and try again. Hey,
sheets pressed. His refrigerator is His personal style was developed in
information to you at any time. it’s better than waiting around for
arranged alphabetically. He has a set prep school and his wardrobe has
This man sits for hours in a leather love to hit you over the head, right?
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WEATHERING
THE
WEATHER CO M M E N TA RY BY I R V I N G R I KO N
Weather-wise, conditions in the United States solar energy but also emits energy. It produces Offhand, one might think that densely
and around the world have been extraordinary magnetic fields and geothermal power from its hot, populated urban centers are mainly to blame for
these past few months: Hurricanes in the Atlantic molten core. Some of that is reflected back towards man-made pollution and weather aberrations.
Ocean and Caribbean Sea, sweeping up the the sun as light. Some goes into space as heat. The Think again. And think of greenhouse gases. 70%
Atlantic coast; devastating fires, floods, mudslides energy absorbed is retained by "greenhouse gases" of all land use today is for agriculture. Since the
in California; heavy snowfalls and freezing in the lower atmosphere of the earth, providing Industrial Revolution, most carbon dioxide release
temperatures in the American north, especially warmth. Our planet would be considerably colder has been attributed to deforestation, cutting
hard-hitting the Midwest and Northeast. Parts of without them. Some observers say we have "Global down trees to make room for crops, livestock and
Europe and Asia have similarly felt nature's wrath. Warming." They cite melting polar ice caps as structures for humans. Most methane is released
These events in themselves are not unusual. What proof. No one has as yet determined how much by intestinal fermentation from ruminating
is unusual are the extremes: hotter summers (even greenhouse gases--carbon dioxide; methane; animals that chew their food twice, like cattle.
in Australia) and colder winters, plus the severity, nitrous oxide; fluorinated gases--are too much. Crop land is frequently used as food for animals.
the intensity, the damages suffered by human, Today more than 7 billion people live on this Most nitrous oxide derives from fertilizers. How
animal and plant lives and property. What are the planet, their numbers increasing daily. People and much is too much?
causes? Why are such things happening At some point, scientists, engineers,
now? Can something be done about it? folks with technological skills, lay
Some say it's "Climate Change."
[O]ne might think that densely populated urban centers people and politicians must be brought
However, true climate change can be are mainly to blame for man-made pollution and weather together in an attempt to resolve the
shown only after an extended period aberrations. Think again. problems. Of course not all proposed
of time, ranging from several decades solutions work. Oil, coal and natural gas
to millions of years. Climates have have been blamed for some greenhouse
unquestionably changed in the past. The Earth their activities impact weather. gases. Wind farms and circular glass panel
has experienced "Ice Ages." The Sahara and other Historically, the thinly populated United States structures have been built to take their place
deserts once were fertile; they expand and retreat was founded in 1776, roughly a quarter of a century generating energy. But both occupy huge tracts of
again. Human settlements have been found under after the start of the Industrial Revolution. The land. Limiting their usefulness is the fact it's not
water, since the world's seas rise and fall. Long, I. R. was a true revolution: The “Factory System” always windy or sunny. Birds, obviously mistaking
long ago, the North and South Poles reversed, came into being. People left their farms and homes their own image for another bird, have crashed
destabilizing weather patterns. to move into cities, where employment and greater into the reflective solar panels.
Climate change can be affected by things social interaction with other people were to be In an earlier column, I suggested that the force
beyond human control. The earth circles around found. Steam was harnessed to produce power. of hurricane winds coming off the African coast
the sun, but its orbit fluctuates. The sun, radiating Railroads, steam engines, arrived to transport could be reduced by firing charged particles into
and diffusing heat and light, is inconstant. Solar people and factory goods. Steamships sailed the the clouds, thereby disbursing them and reducing
radiations vary, solar flares emitting sudden seven seas. Later came automobiles, trucks and their power. Dikes with drainage systems might
explosions of particles and rays. The moon airplanes, all producing waste products that be built to protect coastlines from rising seas
influences tidal waves. The earth's crust, upon defiled the air. Added to these were power plants and raging tides. South Florida, as with many
which we live, sits on tectonic plates above earth's and electrical grids linking them. Garbage not regions of the world sitting at water's edge, is very
interior. Plates sometimes shift, causing volcanic dropped into water was dumped on land, exposed vulnerable to flooding and disappearing. Others
eruptions and earthquakes. All these yield to decay, bacteria, enzymes and vermin. All no doubt have additional concepts and ideas. As
atmospheric changes affecting weather. contributed to man-made pollution, greenhouse best we can, it's up to us to try weathering the
It gets more complicated: The earth absorbs gases and miserable weather. weather!
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LOCAL DINING
4560 PGA Boulevard,
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
561-776-9448
BY LENORE VELCOFF
I noticed an interesting ad sausage and chicken. There were 3
announcing Spoto’s Oyster Bar’s other choices at that price – Shrimp
Sunset Menu from 4:30 to 5:45 pm Scampi over angel hair, Shrimp
located in a shopping area on the Gumbo or Seafood Cobb salad. Four
south side of PGA Blvd. near Military of us had $21.95 entrees – 1 had
Trail. So we tried it. Five of us had grilled Mahi-Mahi, 2 had Littleneck
dinner there last week and it was Clams linguine and I had Salmon
a delightful experience. We were grilled with an Asian honey mustard
seated at a round table which made glaze with mashed sweet potatoes.
conversation much easier, even with The waitperson thought we had all
our mouths’ full. The entrees were licked our plates.
either $17.75, $19.75 or $21.75. Each I have been in many restaurants
came with appetizer and dessert. where they give you a hot towel
There were 7 appetizers. Three after dinner, but not like this. First
of us of chose Gazpacho (chilled, the waitperson squeezes an ice-cold
slightly spicy vegetable soup), one water infused lemon on your hands
had New England Clam Chowder and then gives you a hot towel. What
and the other had Pot Stickers with a nice touch.
a soy dipping sauce. Trays of hot There are 3 desserts available -
Italian bread were served with the Coconut crème pie, Key lime pie or
meal. No one chose either $17.75 Chocolate layer cake. Four of us had
entrees of Chicken Artichoke Penne the crème pie and younger eater had
in a garlic tomato sauce or Oriental the dessert which was too rich for the
Shrimp Salad with a spicy peanut rest of us, the layer cake. All in all, a
dressing. One of my companions very delicious dinner.
did select a $19.75 entrée – Jambalaya
Fettuccini with shrimp, andouille
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O R G A N I Z A T I O N A L N E W S
DO NOT resubmit dates for events already appearing CONGREGATION ANSHEI SHO- B’NAI B'RITH CENTURY UNIT CENTURY VILLAGE (OA) OVEREAT-
unless there is a correction. There is no charge for LOM, 5348 Grove St. in Century Vil- #5367: Annual membership fee $25. ERS ANONYMOUS - Everyone wel-
listings. ALL SUBMISSIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED lage. Welcome to our Synagogue. Breakfast meetings fourth Sunday come !! Meets every Sunday 6:30 to
TO: ucoreporterwpb@gmail.com. Planning a party? Rent our Social of the month at Congregation An- 7:30 PM - In the Craft Room - For
Submissions for Organizational News may be Hall which is strictly kosher. Week- shei Sholom with entertainment and information call: 242-0189 or 347-
submitted in person at the UCO Reporter office day minyans will be held on Monday speakers. 469-2929 or 308-6444.
on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from and Thursday mornings at 8:45 AM.
9:00AM to 12:00PM. Shabbat Services Friday evening at BROOKLYN QUEENS CLUB: Meets CENTURY VILLAGE REPUBLICAN
5:00 PM and Saturday morning at in the clubhouse party room October CLUB - For information please con-
(All meetings are in the main Clubhouse unless
9:00 AM. Saturday afternoon servic- to April on the second Wednesday of tact Geoff 291-1940 or Barbara 689-
stated otherwise.)
es at 5:00 PM have begun. If you need the month at 2:00PM, doors open at 9275
ACT II COMMUNITY THEATRE - to say Kaddish, please call ahead so 1:30. For further information, call
Meets every Wednesday at 7:00 PM we can get a minyan together. club president Harriet Levine @ 684- CENTURY VILLAGE WOODWORK-
at the Clubhouse. New members wel- Rabbi Kavon will give his class every 9712. ING CLUB: Meets 6 days a week from
come! Thursday after minyan approximate- 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Please come
ly at 10:00 AM. See office for details. CENTURY VILLAGE ARTISTS: We and join us in our hobby shop.
ACTORS STUDIO OF CENTURY Sara Farkas’ ‘Hebrew for Beginners’ welcome all Century Village residents
VILLAGE: Join the fun! We have mi- class will be held every Monday at to view our artwork on 1st and 2nd CENWEST FISHING CLUB: Meets
nor parts, leading roles, and a need 10:00 AM. floor of main Clubhouse. Info about 1st Wednesday of each month 3:00 to
for writers, stage hands and props Following are the activities and purchase or display -- Beth Baker @ 4:30 PM Classroom B. For more In-
people. We read scripts and practice events scheduled for the month of 684-3166. formation call Al at 561- 242-0351 or
acting every week, and we put on two February, 2018: Mike at 802-479-4184. Anglers who
performances a year. No prior act- 1/31/2018 – Tu B’Shevat Seder at CENTURY VILLAGE BOOK CLUB- never fished before to experienced
ing experience needed. We meet every 2PM. Traditional refreshments will We are already working on books for are welcome. Events range from
Monday night at 7:00 PM in Class- be served followed by a short film. next season. For more information drift boat fishing, pier and beach
room B. Stop in or call Shari @ 415 There is no charge for this event. call 640-6944 or email arzj@Hot- fishing, as well as fresh water activi-
385-9925. 2/4/2018 – Chinese Auction and Sale mail.com ties. Classroom discussions held on
– 11 AM – 2PM – Bid on gift certifi- fishing on Century Village property,
AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE cates, gift baskets and a surprise or CENTURY VILLAGE CAMERA CLUB: techniques, equipment, bait, sustain-
CLUB - Next meeting will be held two. A variety of handmade stained- Any questions, e-mail Ken Graff at able fisheries and a host of other top-
Wed. February 7th at glass night lights will be available for cameraclubcv@gmail.com. ics. Clubhouse- 1st Wednesday of the
6 p.m. in the Clubhouse Art Room. sale as well as some costume jewelry month - 3:00 to 4:30 PM - classroom
New members are welcome. Our and artwork. Lunch and a bake sale CENTURY VILLAGE COMPUTER B.
Black History Pot Luck Dinner will will be available. CLUB: Meets the first and third
be held in the Clubhouse Party 2/14/2018- Sisterhood Card Party & Thursday at 1 PM in Classroom C CHRISTIAN CLUB: Christian Club
Room on February 11 from 6:30 to Luncheon – 11:30 am- 3:00PM from Nov. through April. Annual meets first Wednesday of every month
9:30 p.m. Bring a dish to share. This 2/20/2018- Sisterhood Annual Fash- Dues are $12. Call Kathy @ 252-8495 in Clubhouse Party Room @ 1:00
will be a different and emotional ion Show with fashions from Chicos. or visit our website at: http://www.cv- PM. Everyone is welcome. Febru-
presentation provided by our own – 12:00 Noon - A mini-lunch will be computerclub-wpb.com/ ary 18: Motorcoach trip to Ft. Myers.
members. Card Night: Come out served. Package includes hotel, dinner and
and play Hand and Foot in the Club- 2/25/2018 - Men’s Club Breakfast at CENTURY VILLAGE CRAFT CRE- show on the Murder Mystery Train.
house Card Room every Wednesday 10:00 AM featuring the movie “ The ATIONS KNITTING-CROCHETING March 13-15: Motorcoach trip to Or-
at 6 p.m. All skill levels are invited Women’s Balcony” CLUB: Meets every Tues. 9:30 AM-12 lando. Visit Holy Land Park, Cocoa
and we will teach new players. For 2/28/2018 – Purim Costume Party PM Craft room (104). We create items Beach and Gatorland. For club in-
details, contact Terry 249-7262, Eula following the Megillah Reading at donated to – The Teacup Preemie formation, call Jimmy 804-245-9077
249-7262 or Sadie (845)541-7167.r 6:00PM. Refreshments will be served. Program , Veterans. & Boys and Girls . For upcoming events, call Figgy
– There is no charge for this event. CLub. 561-707-6548.
AITZ CHAIM: Daily services 8:00 AM. For further information on any of
Mincha and Maariv at Sundown, Sis- these events, please call the Syna- CENTURY VILLAGE MEN’S CLUB: COUNTRY LINE DANCING: Coun-
terhood 3rd Monday of month 10:00 gogue office 684-3212. Meets the first Sunday of every month try and Regular, Monday and Friday
AM. Charlotte 917-815-7711; Char- at the Clubhouse at 9:30 AM.. Activi- 9:00 to 11:00 AM in the Art Room.
lotte 478-8756; Anita 686-9083. ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE IN AL- ties include dinners, dinner dances, For information contact Frankie
ANON: Meets every Thursday 1:30 fishing trips, football games, base- 561-777-5712
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION: Join pm to 2:30 pm in the Clubhouse Par- ball games, basketball games, casino
us at these sessions of respite care for ty Room. trips, cruises and other fun activities. DOO WOP CLUB DANCE PARTY:
Caregivers. We meet in Card Room Coffee, bagels, cream cheese served Monday, Feb. 26. 7 - 10 p.m. Club-
B - 10:00 AM to 12::00 Noon - 4:30 BABY BOOMERS CLUB:.Meetings at every meeting. Come and make house. Free food and soda pop. Raf-
to 6:00 Star - EVERY 2nd and 4th 3rd Wednesday each month at 3:30 new friends. For more information, fles. Door prizes. Dress in 50’s fash-
Monday of each month until May 08, PM, December through April. Con- please contact Ruben Ramos at 561- ions..Call: Michael Pierno 670-7107.
2018. We start again in September tact Lynn at Lynnsevan@aol.com for 459-7176 or docruben1@gmail.com
2018. Contact Sandy @ 689-3540 for further information. FRIENDS OF BILL WILSON: Meets
10 AM Session - Contact Carmen @ CENTURY VILLAGE NORTH AMER- every Thursday 6:30: to 7:30 PM in
469-1220 for 4:30 Session. Para em- BALLROOM DANCE GROUP: Meets ICAN EDUCATORS CLUB: Meets the the Clubhouse, Craft Room.
pezar uno groupo en espanol - Car- Mondays 2 - 4 PM, Party Room, ex- 1st Tuesday of every month at 10:30
men 469-1220 cept 2nd Monday is occasionally in AM in the Art Room. School-relat- ‘FRIENDS OF THE P.O.S.T.” (Pediat-
Art Room. No charge. Info: Irwin @ ed retirees and in-service personnel ric Oncology Support Team). Meet-
917-915-2174. meet on a regular basis to socialize, ings will be held the second Monday
share ideas, and learn about issues of the month - Clubhouse Party
BEST SHORT STORY DISCUSSION that affect them presently and possi- Room - 11:30 AM to 1 PM - Future
GROUP: Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday bly in the future. Contact Bob Zuck- activities: March 7th - Dog Track;
of each month. Craft Room 1:30 erberg at zuckie15@aol.com or 917- April 15 & 16 Mystery Train Ride.
PM. Contact Julie at 249-6565 796-1317 for information. For further information please con-
tact Shirley at 478-2391 or Marion
BIBLE STUDY GROUP - “Taste & CENTURY VILLAGE ORCHESTRA: 684-5814.
See”: Non-denominational group. Meet every Monday in Classroom C
All residents welcome. Meets every at 1:15 to 3:35 PM. More informa-
Sunday at 5pm, Classroom B, 2nd tion call Rickie @ 683-0869 or Joel @
floor. For information call Leonore 688-9455. We need trombone players,
478-9459. string players and percussion players.
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O R G A N I Z A T I O N A L N E W S
HASTINGS CUE CLUB: Welcoming LINE DANCE WORKSHOP - Learn RUSSIAN CLUB: Meets the third UNITED DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF
New Members. We play Mon. - Sat. the most used line dance steps Have Tuesday of each Month - October to CENTURY VILLAGE - Annual mem-
9:30 AM - 12 noon. Bernie @ 684- fun while stimulating your brain and April - Clubhouse Art Room - 3PM to bership luncheon at 1:30 p.m. in the
2064 or Zev @ 290-4824. working your muscles. For informa- 6PM - For Further info call Tamara CLubhouse Party Rom on Thursday,
tion contact Jerri Adams 731-439- @ 712-1417 February 15th. Join us for food, fun
HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS OF THE 0730 and exciting raffles. Call to make a
PALM BEACHES: Meets 1st Wednes- SAILING CLUB: Meets every 2nd Fri. reservation a/s/a/p 688-1934.. Guest
day of month 9:30 AM, Golden Lakes MERRY MINSTRELS: Looking for 10 AM, Classroom C. Info: Ron @ speakers at March 28th meeting will
Temple. Bus provided from Century women and men who enjoy singing. 683-8672. be Alex Garcia, and Sylvia Sharps,
Village Clubhouse. Information: call Interested? Please contact Louis Ah- both candidates for PBC Commis-
Kathy @ 689-0393 wee at 561-531-3188. SCRABBLE CLUB OF CENTURY VIL- sioner - District 2.
LAGE: Every Tues .6:00 PM - 2nd
IRISH AMERICAN CLUB OF CEN- MIND SPA DISCUSSION GROUP: Floor Card Room. For information UNITED ORDER OF TRUE SISTERS:
TURY VILLAGE- Meetings will con- Meet 2nd and 4th Thursday, 1:30 call Lucy @ 729-0705. SEE ‘FRIENDS OF THE P.O.S.T.”
tinue to be held in Room C in the PM, October through March, Class- (Pediatric Oncology Support Team).
Clubhouse at 2 PM. For further in- room A. All invited for in-depth dis- SHUFFLEBOARD CLUB: TUESDAY:
formation, contact Carole- 914-343- cussions of significant issues.. Allan Singles - WEDNESDAY: Partners - UNITERS SOCIAL CLUB OF CENTU-
5547. @ 687-3602. THURSDAY: Bowling Pin. Playtime RY VILLAGE: Diverse people coming
1:15 PM each day. Equipment will together in a united way for social
ITALIAN AMERICAN CULTURE NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT RETIR- be provided. All levels of members times. Bring a guest or come alone..
CLUB: (IACC) OF CENTURY VIL- EES: N.Y.C. Transit Retirees. Anyone with a wide level of playing ability. Meets second Sunday of each month
LAGE: Meets the 3rd Wednesday interested in attending a meeting of Get outside and exercise and meet in Club House Craft Room. For ad-
of each month in Clubhouse Party the New York City Transit Retirees of new people.. Contact Jack at 640- ditional information, call Esther 561
Room at 1:00 pm. For club infor- Florida, West Palm Beach Chapter, 3373. 635-4298 or 561 328-7935. Like us on
mation, call Fausto 478-1821. Bowl- please call Kathy - 689-0393. Facebook/United Social Club of Cen-
ing Saturdays at Verdes Lanes, 9:00 SNORKEL CLUB: For information tury Village.
A.M. For information call Lenny NIGHT CLUB: FREE dance every call Ron Helms 683-8678
471-2603. Saturday league bowl- Tuesday in the Party Room from VILLAGE SONGBIRDS: We are a sing-
ing will resume in October, date to 6:30- 9:00 PM. We play every genre SPANISH CONVERSATION CLUB: ing group that sings in Memory Care
be announced. For info, call Lenny of music… Ballroom, Motown, Funk, Weekly meetings in Clubhouse, Nursing Homes in Palm Beach Coun-
@ 471-2603. Check out our blog at: R&B, Disco, Salsa, Swing, Rock & Classroom B, Wednesday 10 a.m. If ty. Auditions for men and women for
http://cvitalianclubwpb.blogspot. Roll, Blues, Line Dancing and CW. you speak a little Spanish, or if you the 2018 season held every Tuesday
com . February 7th Kravis Center - “ Requests taken…Come to dance, lis- are fluent, it doesn’t matter. Come at 9:30 AM in Music Room A. If you
Cabaret” matinee performance. For ten, watch.. Call for more info: Erwin and join our informal group which sing in the shower - WE NEED YOU!!
info call Herb 561-687-9140; Feb.28 917-915-2174 or Lou 561-398-8785 is designed to be a fun experience. For information contact Carmen
- Golden Corral Luncheon 1:30 p.m. There is no charge for this activity. Watson @ 561-469-1220.
Call Fausto 478-1821; March 18th NORTHERN STARS: Second Mon- Contact: Thomas Kansas, 864-504-
New Orleans 7 day motor coach tour. day of every month. 6:30 to 9:30 8285 or wizzrad30@hotmail.com YIDDISH CULTURE GROUP: The
For info, call Micheline 561-507-5658 PM - Clubhouse Party Room - Sing- Yiddish Culture Club presents pro-
or Franne 561-478-9526;. ing, Dancing - Prizes & a 50/50. - grams that perpetuate our Jewish
FEB. 12 - Big birthday party!! - Love heritage. All programs are trans-
JUDITH EPSTEIN CHAPTER OF HA- songs for your Valentine - MARCH lated into English and are held in the
DASSAH: Meet 3rd Wednesday of 12. - Wear green for St. Patrick’s Auditorium on Tuesday morning at
month at Congregation Anshei Sho- Day!! - APRIL 9 - Spring Break Party 10:00 A.M. Everyone is welcome.
lom. - Beach Balls, Flower Dresses, Hula
Skirts. - For Further info call Janisse
KARAOKE: Tuesdays 6:30 - 9 PM,
in the Classroom C, hosted by Mar-
@ 586-291-8286 or email to: north-
ernstarsbo@hotmail.com
HAMS WANTED!
shall Eads., hosted by Janisse. Actors Studio Invites New Members
PHILADELPHIA CLUB: The Greater No Memorization Required
KATHY’S KITCHEN, CAN WE DISH? Philadelphia Club meets the first
We meet the third Friday - from No- Thursday of each month at 12:30 PM No Experience Necessary. Workshops!
vember - April at 1 PM. Come join us in the Clubhouse Party Room. There
for a nibble? Olddiva@aol.com 561- will be lunch and entertainment. For Can You Act? Direct? Write? Make Props? Actors Studio, CV’s
252-8495 after 12pm please. information, contact Phyllis at 561- Readers Theatre Group, Invites You to Join in the Fun!
712-0612 or 215-219-0297 For more information please call Shari @ 415 385-9925
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS: Palm Beach
Rainbow Lodge #203 meets the 2nd PICKLEBALL: Learn and play the Actors Studio meets Monday Nights From 7 to 9 pm at the Clubhouse.
and 4th Tuesdays in Century Village fastest growing sport in the USA.
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rate ground floor entrance), 100 Cen- Meet new people, exercise and have
tury Blvd., CSI Caregiver Services, at lots of fun. For more info, call Bar-
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games during the 1918 season. On putouts, a record for that position.
the first day of August the Boston Pitler went on to play and manage
“Take Two and Hit To Right” Braves played the Pittsburgh Pirates in the minor leagues and in 1947,
and Boston's Art Nehf pitched 20 the year Jackie Robinson broke the
Around the Bases scoreless innings but allowed two
runs in the 21st inning and lost the
color barrier, the Brooklyn Dodgers
hired him to coach. He stayed in that
with game. On the last day of August, the
New York Giants beat the Brooklyn
position through the Dodgers' last
game in Brooklyn in 1957 becoming
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Sometimes strange things happen Baseball players are accustomed mass transit. She got off the train I guess when we liked something
in sports which have nothing to do to being traded from team to team, about a mile from the finish line, back then, we felt we had to defend it
with the game involved. In 1949 but in 1973, two of the players then raced in all of her glory to against the nonbelievers.
Phillies first baseman Eddie Waitkus decided they would do the trading victory. Her timing, if she intended Mostly we liked pop music and
was shot in the chest at a hotel in themselves. You might ask, "Who to be the first woman finisher, was some country music. Sam was the
Chicago while on a road trip to would they trade?" Their wives, impeccable, for she came in from the first one in our group to really buy
Wrigley Field by a woman who had of course. Yankee pitchers Fritz sidelines in the fifteen minutes after into country music. To paraphrase
stalked him. The bullet pierced his Peterson and Mike Kekich made the the frontrunners among the men Barbara Mandrell, "He was country
lung, and he missed an entire season transaction. had finished and before any woman when country wasn't cool."
recovering. The movie The Natural Red Sox second baseman Bobby had finished. She had to have come Martin Block was a DJ on radio
was inspired by him. When he Doerr recently died at the age of 99. in before the final right turn onto station WNEW and later on WABC.
returned to action, he was never the He was part of a very good team in Exeter Street at a time and place I believe it was in 1952 when a little
same player the 1950s which would have won when crowds several persons deep known singer named Don Howard
On July 4th, 1950, I was listening multiple pennants but couldn't lined the streets and where there was recorded a song, "Oh, Happy Day,”
to a Dodger-Giants doubleheader because of the "Evil Empire" a great deal of hustle and bustle— in a rather monotone voice which
on the radio. During that game a Yankees. Dropo at first, Doerr at people shifting here and there; police Block made fun of and said, "If
man was shot to death by a bullet second, Stephens at short, Pesky at on motorcycles and press trucks that record becomes a hit, I will eat
shot at random from the roof of third; Williams, Dom Dimaggio and weaving among the runners. None it." Bad move. Everybody went out
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remember that in that same game have been winners except for them and all the plaudits. it was evident that Block was in for
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my father took delivery of a 19-inch The 1980 Boston Marathon sports. While my brother Sam and I at number four, and Block said that
Dumont, which also had an FM women's winner was announced as were growing up and worrying about since it did not go to number one, he
radio included. That was indeed a Rosie Ruiz until witnesses reported the Dodgers, the football Giants, did not have to eat it. Hogwash. If a
great night, because we watched Gil seeing her on the Boston subway Knicks and Rangers, believe it or record in the top 40 becomes number
Hodges hit four home runs and a during the race. Apparently dear not, we were listening to music. And four, amigo, it is a big hit. Old Martin
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Shuffleboard Club
BY ED WRIGHT Board Members
Welcome back to all who have abilities, from first time players to
arrived from the cold north. We have some who have played for many years If
finished the first tournament and anyone desires, I would be glad to meet
almost finished the second of three with you for a lesson. Sorry I forgot
tournaments. We currently have 52 my phone number last month. The
members, 15 which are new to the club. winners of the first three tournaments
We play on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and
Thursdays each week. We play Singles
are as follows: Ed Wright, Jack Fahey,
Tom Kelly, Jan Wright, Walter Bachle, Do Your Docs
on Tuesdays, Doubles on Wednesdays, and Shirley Roberts. It is always good
and my favorite, Bowling Pin on
Thursdays. Everyone is welcome to
to get outside, meet new people, and
get some exercise. for any additional
Allow You To:
join us. We have players of all different information just give me a call.
Snorkel Club
BY BETH BAKER
When Patricia Auler, Jesse Come learn about our other
Bergeman, Ron Helms, Danny Dugan activities. Meetings are the third
and Christine Smith snorkeled Phil Friday (January 19th) at 10:00 a.m. at
Foster Park, the water was warm and main clubhouse on the second floor.
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BY CHRISTINE MOHANTY
Our December 8 membership We were happy that WPRF has ordered
meeting was quite exciting. After a dolly for our Sunfish should we need
dealing with club business involving to move them indoors once again prior
nominations for 2018 Board positions, to potential hurricane damage. We’re
we were treated to Bart Snow’s slide delighted with our three replacement
show presentation featuring sailing Sunfish from a tornado touch-down
adventures aboard his Snow Cat though they cannot be used in the
last summer from July 9 to mid- races since they’re faster than the
September. He and his six-man crew, veteran fleet. In addition, the entrance
including Dave Forness, participated gate and walkway to the sailing area
in the Marblehead, Massachussetts has doubled in size, again for easier
to Halifax Ocean Race, garnering mobility.
first place in the PHRF Class with the On the social scene, the January
fastest corrected time. Next, Bart and 9 pot luck went over well as usual;
Dave cruised Nova Scotia’s coastline we had to postpone the usual first
and visited St. Pierre and Michelon, Tuesday of the month schedule due
French island territories. Returning to to inclement weather on the 2nd. Our
Newfoundland, they were astounded annual breakfast and installation
by the over-the-top welcome of the ceremony held on January 22 was well
“Newfies,” which should have come attended. Cheerleaders under the
as no surprise since they’d been direction of Gail Fei regaled everyone
praised for hosting passengers whose as usual, and of course Ron Helms and
planes had been grounded at Gander Theo Martzoukos performed another
Airport following the 9/11 calamity. of their creative skits. The officers
According to Dave, these folks were installed were as follows: Commodore
without exception “the most gracious Ray Cook, Vice-Commodore Kerstin
and generous people we have ever Ohlen, Rear-Commodore Allen
met.” Having read The Day the World Preston, Purser Kathy Forness,
Came to Townand seen Come From scribe Helga Lieb-O’Neill. Helga is
Away on Broadway, this columnist also our dock attendant Monday,
was delighted to learn that the locals’ Tuesday, Friday and Saturday while
reception of strangers has not changed. Ken Campbell covers Wednesday
Sail club meetings are held the second and Thursday. CHEERLEADERS
Friday of every month at 10AM in the HAVE TICKETS FOR THE SUNDAY,
clubhouse. MARCH 4 DANCE WITH RYAN
Our winter championship race AND THE ROCKERS; THEY WILL
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and our navigational races on Friday, If you’ve ever toyed with the idea of
January 12. A correction from coasting over our lovely lagoons, why
December’s issue—while those sailors not come on down to SAIL AWAY!
REcertifying are not required to tip
the boat, new sailors must still do so.
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our 4th grade teacher who was a no- nose flute, and the Jew’s Harp, and
Flick Lives, “The Bear nonsense task-master of her domain.
We all read comic books, and in the
brutally sabotaging the commercials,
he would get his listeners “the night
Missed The Train”, inside cover of the last page was an ad
for the Red Ryder Carbine. My gang
people”,“the gang” to help him
pull goofy public pranks on the
Fragile, Miss Shields, all wanted one. Our parents all said,
“No, you will shoot your eye out.” In
unwitting squares that populated
most of Manhattan. Once, he asked
Schwartz and Farkus, remembrance of this event, I found
a metal poster for the Red Ryder BB
his listeners to go to bookstores and
make requests for I, Libertine, an
Randy, Ralph, “The Old gun in an antique store, purchased
it, and it has been hanging on the
nonexistent novel by a nonexistent
author, Frederick R. Ewing. The
Man,” “The Bumpus wall for 40 years.
In an another scene the “Old Man”
hoax quickly snowballed and several
weeks later, I Libertine was on the
Hounds.” wins a prize packed in excelsior. In
addition to being stumped by the
best-seller list. I remember one night
he said, "Run over to your light
word ‘fragile’ The Old Man—and switch and start flicking on and off,
the rest of the family—is initially on and off, then run to the window,
confused as to what the leg’s look out and see who else is doing it,
purpose is. Is it a statue? (“Yeah, ha, ha, ha, ha,.."
statue!”) One can’t blame them, In response to some of the
as there’s no electrical cord to be governments flexing their muscles
seen. It’s just a leg. Yet, once the toward Russia during the Cold War,
lampshade is discovered, the Parker along with the “duck and cover”
clan is magically able to plug that drills taught by Bert the Turtle,
titillating little fixture right in. Well he said,“Relax, life is good, your
a year after the film came out, Phyllis government and Walt Disney have
and I found a replica of this famous got the future well in hand.”
BY STEW RICHLAND lamp, we bought it and it is proudly During the late 1930s I would go
A Remembrance of an American played on a continuous loop on displayed in our living room in our with my mother to the Culver movie
humorist, raconteur, and radio PBS. It has become the most other unit. house which was located 3 blocks
personality, master humorist, watched Christmas movie of all Ralphie felt understandably from where I lived. These special
invented and remains the king time. Christmas Story isn’t, in fact, ripped off when, after weeks of trips were connected to what was
of talk radio, Jean Shepherd, is based on a single Shepherd story, waiting for his Little Orphan Annie called “Dish Night.” The one rich
considered by many to be the Mark it’s a conglomeration of several decoder ring, the first message he memory of this movie excursion
Twain and James Thurber of his day. stories from the book “In God We decoded was simply an advertisement happened when a member of the
Shepherd talked on late night radio, Trust, All Others Pay Cash.” The for Ovaltine. But he’s lucky he could audience accidently dropped their
never using a script and improvising movie becomes a series of enticing decipher the message at all, because dish and the whole movie erupted in
like a jazz musician to thousands of scenes as Ralph Parker recalls a few of the numbers that he wrote applause and laughter. However, it
people young and old. colorful events of his childhood. The down don’t match the numbers that was many years later that I learned
I was introduced to “Shep”, as he goal of every movie producer is to announcer Pierre Andre broadcast, about the significance and impact
was called by everyone, by a colleague create a film in which the audience most notably the last one; Pierre said that dish night had on the overall
in the early 1960s and after my first can relate to and identify with the 25, Ralphie wrote 11. None of my economy, the movie business and
broadcast my wife Phyllis and I were characters portrayed in the film. friends drank Ovaltine. However, we the health of the pottery industry.
hooked. Shepherd was on WOR This explains why every time I watch did listen to Little Orphan Annie. Dish Night was a real phenomenon
at 10:15 during the week. Shep “The Christmas Story” I experience I can still remember begging my that died out, for the most part,
had a brilliant talent for narrative, a wave of nostalgia and a rekindling mother to buy Ovaltine so that I can in the late 1930s as the national
especially his attention to detail and of my youth. Shep’s gang consisted send away for the decoder ring. All economy improved. In the 1930s
description. Shep taught me that of a bunch of sidekicks; Flick, the guys in my gang did the same. when the country suffered the Great
nothing can be more provocative Schwartz, his brother Randy, and I can identify with Ralphie because Depression, many Americans were
on the radio than the honest-to- bullies Farkus and Grover Dill. His each day I looked in the mailbox forced to drastically cut back on
goodness sound of an infectious stage was in Homan, Indiana; mine for my decoder ring. My friends and things that were considered more
laugh directed at life’s absurd and was 50th street in Brooklyn. His I got ours the same day. Now we of a luxury item. Among the many
beautiful ironies. Shep cut through nemesis was Miss Shields, a fourth were ready. I did exactly what Ralph items were tableware and attendance
the bull in radio, or TV and concerts, grade teacher in the Warren G. did. My secret message was, “Drink at the movie theaters. For many
by speaking a witty, down-to-earth, Harding public school. Miss Shields Ovaltine.” Ralph said it best, “A Americans, dining was considered
unique brand of American truth. wrote the Christmas assignment on lousy commercial.” I never asked my an integral part of family recreation.
One evening I decided that my the chalkboard: “What I Want for mother to buy Ovaltine again. Suffering industries whose business
two sons would really like Shep . I Christmas.” Ralphie utters, “Oh, Jean Shepherd was scheduled to relied on tableware understood
told my them that Shep was great the theme I have been waiting for all appear in Carnegie Hall. Phyllis that. As an incentive to enticing
and they would enjoy his sense of my life”. Listen to this sentence: ‘A and I purchased tickets as close
humor. They did. Phyllis and I Red Ryder BB gun with a compass in to the stage as we could. When we
could hear their laughter coming the stock, and this thing which tells were seated and looked around we
from their bedroom. What was even time.’ Poetry! Sheer poetry! Miss found the audience ranged from
more astonishing to us was that at Shields shoots down Raphie’s hopes older adults to young adults. On the
breakfast the next morning, my two for a BB gun. Our hero bags a C-plus balcony railings banners were hung
sons repeated Shep’s routines almost and a scribbled warning, “P.S., you’ll with slogans such as, “Flick Lives,”
word for word laughing all the time. shoot your eye out!” Miss Shields, “The Schwartz Section”, ”the Night
Shepherd’s theme music, a played by Canadian actress Tedde People,” and other Shep remarks.
kitschy, galloping Edward Strauss Moore was eight months pregnant When Shep came out on the stage, he
piece titled the “Bahn Frei” polka- when she graded themes, squelched pushed a huge stuffed bear on a hand
schnell, op.45 and combined with pranks, and consoled Flick in 1983’s cart to the music “The Bear Missed
his voice he was cozy, yet abounding A Christmas Story. She returned the Train.” The lyrics are as follows:
with jest and humor. Listening to to Hammond, Indiana recently to “The bear missed the train, the bear
Shep over the years, I learned about take part in the towns 125th year missed the train, the bear missed the
social observation and human types, anniversary celebration. train and now he's walking. “ It was
the omnipresence of hierarchy, joy in incredible, everybody in the audience
struggle, “slobism,” and “creeping In my parallel universe, my side was singing the song. Shep had his
meatballism.” kicks were Nick, Zane, Teddy, Leo, army and Phyllis and I were proud
Again this holiday, Shepherd’s Goldie and John. We all attended members of the “mob.”
Along with Shepherd’s sing-along
movie the “Christmas Story” was PS 121 and had to face Miss Lemon, Cont. on Pg. 14
routines, playing the Kazoo, the
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industry to sell their wares to the on schedule. This was the third Dish This very rare picture is taken
Cont. from Pg. 13
theaters which kept their doors open Night in which no dinner plates were from the stage of the Orpheum
young women and housewives during the depression. given out. Shepherd describes in his Theatre in Hammond, Indiana.
(who were the target market) to In the Orpheum Theatre in book "In God We Trust, All Others As you probably can tell, Jean
the movies, theater owners, along Hammond! Indiana This fine Pay Cash." what happened next. Shepherd was very special to me,
with the cooperation of American theatrical venue, located on One mother was so angered that my wife, and thousands of others
pottery manufacturers, Salem East State Street in downtown she stood up and threw her plate at who tuned into his WOR nightly
China company, Homer Laughlin Hammond, was the real site of Mr. Doppler screaming outrageous broadcast. His books are still out
China company, and the American Jean Shepherd's "Leopold Doppler remarks. From this little hole in the there and can be purchased on
glass industries (depression glass) and the Great Orpheum Gravy dyke, every women in the audience Amazon. His most famous titles
partnered in a joint venture and Boat Riot. The Orpheum manager, proceeded to stand and began yelling are: “In God We Trust, All Others
created Dish Night. Dish night Leopold Doppler, enticed women and throwing their gravy bowls at Pay Cash,” “Wanda Hickey’s Night
offered moviegoers a complimentary during the Depression to attend the helpless Mr. Doppler. Shepherd, of Golden Memories and Other
piece of dinnerware such as a dinner movie matinees by handing out an with his characteristic verbal felicity, Disasters,” “The Ferrari in the
plate one week, a matching soup bowl inexpensive dinnerware. The entire brought to life a piece of popular Bedroom,” and “A Fistful of Fig
the next and so on. The goal was to promotion came to a halt, when culture that might otherwise be Newtons.” His televised work was
entice the moviegoer to attend weekly Doppler handed out gravy boats lost with the passing of the WWII part of the PBS-WGBH’s American
to collect an entire set of the china. after the dinner plates failed to arrive generation. Playhouse: “The Phantom of the
Although, Depression Open Hearth,” “The Great
glass was also included American Fourth of July
in the movie theater and Other Disasters,”
giveaways, that was “Ollie Hopnoodle’s Haven
mostly distributed by of Bliss,” and “The Star
food manufacturers, Crossed Romance of
namely Quaker Oats Josephine Cosnowski.” All
Company at grocery of his films are available
stores and even retailers for downloading from
such as the 5 and 10 cent YouTube and hundreds of
stores. The goal was hours of his show are also
twofold: One, to offer available for streaming.
struggling Americans I hope that my nostalgic
tableware for their look back in time to reflect
homes in an economy on one of the great radio
where most were personalities of all time,
relegated to drinking will stir your interest to
out of old pickle jars listen to some of the gems
and tin plates; Second, that this great personality
was to help save the has given us.
jobs of pottery factory Happy watching and
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South Dr and Wellington G 8:26 9:26 10:26 11:26 1:26 2:26 3:26 4:26 5:26 6:26 7:26 8:26 9:26 to Noon
All internal
South Dr and Hampshire S t 8:27 9:27 10:27 11:27 1:27 2:27 3:27 4:27 5:27 6:27 7:27 8:27 9:27
South Dr and Glencoe St 8:27 9:27 10:27 11:27 1:27 2:27 3:27 4:27 5:27 6:27 7:27 8:27 9:27
All
buses
South Dr and Fairway St 8:28 9:28 10:28 11:28 1:28 2:28 3:28 4:28 5:28 6:28 7:28 8:28 9:28 internal
will On
South Dr and Elizabeth St 8:28 9:28 10:28 11:28 1:28 2:28 3:28 4:28 5:28 6:28 7:28 8:28 9:28 buses
REQUESTwill
East Dr and Golf’s Edge 12-14 8:29 9:2 10:29 11:29 1:29 2:29 3:29 4:29 5:29 6:29 7:29 8:29 9:29 On
complete
East Dr and Golf’s Edge 2 8:30 9:30 10:30 11:30 DRIVER 1:30 2:30 3:30 4:30 5:30 6:30 7:30 8:30 9:30 REQUEST
Perimeter
Walgreens-Medical Plaza 8:32 9:32 10:32 11:32 LUNCH 1:32 2:32 3:32 4:32 5:32 6:32 7:32 8:32 9:32
complete
Drive Run
Clubhouse 8:35 9:35 10:35 11:35 1:35 2:35 3:35 4:35 5:35 6:35 7:35 8:35 9:35
Perimeter
at 11:45
Publix 8:45 9:45 10:45 11:45 1:45 2:45 3:45 4:45 5:45 6:45 7:45 8:45
Drive Run
at 11:45
Please Note: On Saturdays all internal bus routes will drop off at Anshei Sholom on the 9:00 Am run. Monday thru Friday internal bus #1 & #3
drops off at Hastings Fitness Center at 8AM & 1PM ONLY, #2 runs all day.
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Greenbrier A 8:06 9:06 10:06 11:06 1:05 2:06 3:06 4:06 5:06 6:06 7:06 8:06 9:06 driver must help
according
Greenbrier and Elizabeth St 8:06 9:06 10:06 11:06 1:05 2:06 3:06 4:06 5:06 6:06 7:06 8:06 9:06 when entering or
to the
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leaving the bus.
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Southampton A 8:08 9:08 10:08 11:08 1:08 2:08 3:08 4:08 5:08 6:08 7:08 8:08 9:08 people
Fairway St and Dorset St 8:08 9:08 10:08 11:08 1:08 2:08 3:08 4:08 5:08 6:08 7:08 8:08 9:08 Please be at
Dorset St and Glencoe 8:09 9:09 10:09 11:09 1:09 2:09 3:09 4:09 5:09 6:09 7:09 8:09 9:09 thethat the
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Glencoe St and Carlisle St 8:09 9:09 10:09 11:09 1:09 2:09 3:09 4:09 5:09 6:09 7:09 8:09 9:09 driver must
Glencoe St and South Dr 8:10 9:10 10:10 11:10 1:10 2:10 3:10 4:10 5:10 6:10 7:10 8:10 9:10 minutes before
help when
Carlisle St and Hampshire St 8:12 9:12 10:12 11:12 1:12 2:12 3:12 4:12 5:12 6:12 7:12 8:12 9:12 time.
Carlisle st and Imperial Ct 8:13 9:13 10:13 11:13 1:13 2:13 3:13 4:13 5:13 6:13 7:13 8:13 9:13 entering or
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Wellington C 8:14 9:14 10:14 11:14 1:14 2:14 3:14 4:14 5:14 6:14 7:14 8:14 9:14
Wellington A 8:15 9:15 10:15 11:15 1:15 2:15 3:15 4:15 5:15 6:15 7:15 8:15 9:15
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Wellington D 8:17 9:17 10:17 11:17 1:17 2:17 3:17 4:17 5:17 6:17 7:17 8:17 9:17 On REQUEST
Imperial Ct and Dorset St 8:18 9:18 10:18 11:18 1:18 2:18 3:18 4:18 5:18 6:18 7:18 8:18 9:18
complete
Dorset St and Hampshire St 8:19 9:19 10:19 11:19 1:19 2:19 3:19 4:19 5:19 6:19 7:19 8:19 9:19
South Dr and fairway St
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8:20 9:20 10:20 11:20 DRIVERS 1:20 2:20 3:20 4:20 5:20 6:20 7:20 8:20 9:20 Perimeter
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Norwich F 8:25 9:25 10:25 11:25 1:25 2:25 3:25 4:25 5:25 6:25 7:25 8:25 9:25 ARE AT YOUR
Falkirk St and Avon Ave 8:25 9:25 10:25 11:25 1:25 2:25 3:25 4:25 5:25 6:25 7:25 8:25 9:25
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Avon Ave and Elgin St 8:25 9;25 10:25 11:25 1:25 2:25 3:25 4:25 5:25 6:25 7:25 8:25 9:25 PLEASE THE
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Elgin St and Cardiff St 8:26 9;26 10:26 11:26 1:26 2:26 3:26 4:26 5:26 6:26 7:26 8:26 9:26
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North Dr and Avon Ave 8:28 9:28 10:28 11:28 DRIVERS 1:28 2:28 3:28 4:28 5:28 6:28 7:28 8:28 9:28 REQUEST
North Dr and Borden St 8:29 9:29 10:29 11:29 LUNCH 1:29 2:29 3:29 4:29 5:29 6:29 7:29 8:29 9:29 complete
Borden St and Clinton St 8:29 9:29 10:29 11:29 1:29 2:29 3:29 4:29 5:29 6:29 7:29 8:29 9:29 Perimeter
Easthampton E 8:30 9:30 10:30 11:30 1:30 2:30 3:30 4:30 5:30 6:30 7:30 8:30 9:30 Drive Run
Clinton and Avon Ave 8:30 9:30 10:30 11:30 1:30 2:30 3:30 4:30 5:30 6:30 7:30 8:30 9:30
at 11:45
Avon Ave and Bath St 8:31 9:31 10:31 11:31 1:31 2:31 3:31 4:31 5:31 6:31 7:31 8:31 9:31
Avon Ave and Ascot Ave 8:31 9:31 10:31 11:31 1:31 2:31 3:31 4:31 5:31 6:31 7:31 8:31 9:31
Salisbury A 8:32 9:32 10:32 11:32 1:32 2:32 3:32 4:32 5:32 6:32 7:32 8:32 9:32
Borden St and Bath St 8:32 9:32 10:32 11:32 1:32 2:32 3:32 4:32 5:32 6:32 7:32 8:32 9:32
Walgreens-Medical Plaza 8:33 9:33 10:33 11:33 1:33 2:33 3:33 4:33 5:33 6:33 7:33 8:33 9:33
Clubhouse 8:34 9:34 10:34 11:34 1:34 2:34 3:34 4:34 5:34 6:34 7:34 8:34 9:34
Publix 8:40 9:40 10:40 11:40 1:40 2:40 3:40 4:40 5:40 6:40 7:40 8:40
Please Note: On Saturdays all internal bus routes will drop off at Anshei Sholom on the 9:00 Am run. Monday thru Friday internal bus #1 & #3
drops off at Hastings Fitness Center at 8 AM & 1PM ONLY, #2 runs all day.
OCTOBER EXTERNAL BUS SCHEDULES
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PLEASE
PLEASE BEBUS
BE AT AT BUS
STOPSTOP10 10 MINUTESBEFORE
MINUTES BEFORETHE
THESCHEDULE
SCHEDULE TIME.
TIME.
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UCO UCO BEFORE
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SHUTTLE EVERY DAY UCO IS OPEN ALSO WHEN SENIORS VS CRIME
SHUTTLE EVERY DAY UCO IS OPEN ALSO WHEN SENIORS VS CRIME SEE INTERNAL
ALL INTERNAL BUSES WILL AWAIT THE RETURN OF ALL EXTERNAL BUSES.
ALL INTERNAL BUSES WILL AWAIT THE RETURN OF ALL EXTERNAL BUSES.
JANUARY 2018 | UCO REPORTER | PAGE B19
POLITICAL
Property Matters
BY A N N E M . G A N N O N , W P B TA X CO L L E C T O R
T h i s to update your driver license or state Serve Your HOA taxcollectorpbc.com and tell
m o n t h identification card. Here’s what you us how many copies you need.
Our team of civic engagement
we honor need to know before you come in: Be sure to include the name of
liaisons are here to serve local
the many your organization and contact
• Change your name on your Social Homeowner Associations (HOAs)
achievements information. You will also be able
Security card first. You must across Palm Beach County. We
of African- to download a copy of the 2018 Tax
change your name with the Social are available to deliver short
A merica ns Planner & Services Guide from our
Security office at least 48 hours presentations about our services and
t h roug hout website at www.pbctax.com/content/
before coming to our office. share important information about
our nation’s publications.
• Non-certified marriage licenses legislation that may impact you and
histor y.
Americans like William Holland, from a place of worship cannot your community. We can also set up Last Chance to get a
Sr., a civil rights champion and the be used as proof of legal name a table at an event to hand out agency Discount on Property Taxes
change by marriage. Submit the materials and answer questions.
first African-American municipal February is the last month for
judge in Palm Beach County. In original certified marriage license
property tax early payment discounts.
1996, Holland was the first African- or a certified copy issued by the
county/state. Guiding You Through 2018 Pay by February 28 and save 1%.
American in Palm Beach County There is no discount for payments
to have a public building named • Bring your U.S. passport with your Complimentary issues of our new
made in March. 2017 Property Taxes
for him when the School District new name or original certified 2018 Tax Planner & Services Guide
are due by March 31. Pay online at
of Palm Beach County renamed copies of all marriage certificates will be available at all service centers
www.pbctax.com. Electronic checks
its administrative site the Fulton or court orders that show your in mid-January. This award-winning
are free.
Holland Educational Service Center. name change(s). Uncertified photo publication is a handy resource
Did you know we offer a property
copies are not valid. guide to Tax Collector services, tax
Learn more about other celebrated tax Installment Payment Plan?
Palm Beach County African- transaction tips, frequently asked
Participants make a total of four
Americans by visiting Palm Beach To obtain a REAL ID, you must questions and important payment
payments throughout the year. Many
County History Online at http:// show proof of identity, Social Security dates. We’ve also included a tax
find this plan easier on their budget.
www.pbchistoryonline.org/. number and residential address. For planner calendar so you’ll never miss
The Installment Payment Plan also
a full list of acceptable documents, a payment deadline.
includes a discount of slightly under
Love is in the Air! visit https://www.pbctax.com/driver- 4%. Sign up by April 30 at www.
licenses/identification-requirements. Would you like to order copies for
Getting married this month? pbctax.com/installment-payment-
your community or organization?
Don’t forget, if you change your plan.
Let’s Build a Partnership to Send an email to clientadvocate@
name, you must come to our office
SERVICES
Safety to your waist. When possible, DO
NOT run or walk in the street. Stay
scammer! Why ?? To tell the scammer
to keep the money and send it to a
that ifF you don't purchase a ticket,
you can't win anything! And the
By George Franklin on the sidewalks or grass areas as needy person! BUT, the scammer Lottery, Power Ball, Mega Millions,
this will protect you as well as driver. stated they NOW HAVE $400,000.00 Fantasy 5, Lotto or any games DO
Hi, folks! for the resident!! You guessed it. The NOT have your information so they
This article is Do you ride CV buses to resident informed me this was NOT can’t call you! If you receive a call
a follow up to shopping centers? Have you been a scam and he was going to follow like that HANG UP the phone place
some items that approached by a stranger who offers directions to get his money. What the number on call block. DO NOT
have come up to help you with your bags? The followed was a heated discussion engage these people in conversation!
before. strangers that are offering help are between myself and the resident. He DO NOT BECOME A VICTIM!!
"DRUG ADDICTS!" PBSO reports would not believe this was a scam! Any questions feel free to call me at
Do not forget this has had happened in the Was the person bilked out of money? the UCO office and I will be glad to
OPER AT ION Community Drive shopping center!. I honestly do not know. I finally give sit and discuss your concerns with
PILL DROP in the club house lobby, The scenario goes like this. One up on this one! Folks - NO ONE you. I am also available for your club
February 2nd 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. of the "actors" offers to help with has a windfall waiting for you at or group as a guest speaker on any of
Please bring all your unused and your bundles and acts very friendly. Walmart, Publix, Winn Dixie or the these subjects! In the meantime, be
outdated medicines to the club house The "actor" is invited to help on Lottery Office . I must remind you safe and secure out there!!
lobby where the Palm Beach County the bus and ride back to CV.. The
Sheriff Dept will be set up to receive resident INVITES this actor into
them. Please remember NO liquids his home! Then the "actor" steals
in glass bottles and NO needles! For from the resident. DO NOT LET
acceptable meds, check the Pill Drop STRANGERS HELP YOU, If you
UCO President
don't need these “helpers” running
Attention - Residents that walk loose in the village or worse yet
or run in the early morning or after hurting anyone.
dark.. Many drivers have reported
that it is difficult to see walker/ Finally, a follow-up on a previous
joggers during early morning or came. Someone got a call, allegedly
http://contracts4us.com
early evening hours. We can prevent from Walmart, saying that because
accidents from happening. DO NOT of his great credit rating, they had a
wear dark clothing when walking or windfall of $250,000.00 waiting for
jogging. Wear LIGHT colors such as him. PBSO and the family finally
white. Purchase a reflective safety vest convinced the resident this was a
at an army/navy or bicycle store. You scam. However, I received a phone
can also purchase a bike safety red call from the resident about 5 days
blinking light that can be attached later stating that he called back the
No Minimums – Accept Long Term Care Insurance, Private Pay, Medicaid Managed Care
Programs, and Veteran Benefits – On Hour Visits to 24 Hour Live-In Care – Respite Care,
Personal Care – Transportation for Doctor’s Appointments, Grocery Shopping and
Pharmacy Pickup – Safety Assessments and Medication Management – Light Cleaning,
Laundry, Linen Change
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Peace River State Park - just west large fire pit which was donated and
of Arcadia Florida - 5000 acres was built by Ken Katter Jr and friends to
aquired through a donation by honor his father Henry “ken” Katter
Mosaic Company in October 2014. who served in the 2nd World War in
The Florida Forestry Service has Italy to liberate Europe. The Ribbon
management responsibility for the was cut by Henry “ken” Katter and
Park. Commissioner Putnam and a fire was
Operation Outdoor Freedom lit in honor of all veterans.
is sponsored by the Florida The flag was raised “Presentation
Commissioner of Agriculture - Adam of colors” and the National Anthem
H. Putnam which provided wounded was sung by an Honor Guard.
veterans with outdoor activities they Commissioner Putnam gave a speech
enjoyed at no cost. There are 3500 explaining how the Operation
veterans who took part in the Disabled Outdoor Freedom came to be and
Veterans programs across Florida. recognized all the generosity both
The camp at Peace River includes financial and volunteers. Ken Katter
a renovated house, a bunk house, a - a marine wounded veteran gave a
cleaning area shed and a outdoor presentation honoring his Dad in
kitchen plus other amenities. This a special way for his service to his
was all made possible by the generous country and as a inspiration to his
financial donations from the Home family and friends.
Depot, The Cattlemans Association, Remembrance Plaques were
Friends of Mosaic, Ken Katter jr, given to all donors. Adam Putnam
and Lawrence Hall whose generous presented a flag which had been flown
donation went to build the bunkhouse. over Washington and also flown at
Countless hours of volunteer workers the site of the Arizona Monument in
were spent on building and renovating Hawaii to Outdoor Freedom.
the camp. Pictures were taken of all the Vets
On January 5th 2018, there was a and Volunteers. A lunch was served by
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to open the volunteers.