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VOL. 37 ISSUE 2 • OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF UNITED CIVIC ORGANIZATION OF CENTURY VILLAGE, WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA • FEBRUARY 2018
COOKIES &
CANDIDATES
Section B
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Election,
March 2 Feb. 14
Polls open 8am
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 EDITORIAL
President’s Atlantic Broadband Busy & Productive
Report Rolling Forward BY J OY V E S TAL AN D
By Dave Israel 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
off hazardous areas--all to enhance a acceptance will be critical to each unit
safe operation receiving a clean interference-free February there will be a a daily basis all UCO
Prior to actual construction, signal for bulk video and optional Century Village unit owners, you have decades of work experience Tailgate Party on February committees are busy
locates will be engaged to locate all Internet and telephone. Correct and life skills. Put them to good use as a leader in your community 4 in the clubhouse. The especially the Advisory
utilities and their underground cable conduit depth is critical at 24 and still have time to enjoy your retirement! 5K run is on President’s Committee that has been
infrastructure such as pipes and inches to prevent conduit breakage Day, Feb. 19. On Feb. 22 meeting on a regular
wires. You will see many little multi- and cable interruption. This is from 1-3 pm there will basis for more than a
• Positions open: President, 2 VPs, Treasurer, Recording Secretary,
colored flags marking the presence most critical for bores under roads. be a UCO Candidates year, updating, making
Corresponding Secretary, and 12 Executive Board positions
of underground infrastructure. Pedestal installation and placement, Forum. All delegates and proposed additions and
Atlantic Broadband crews will clean fiber and coaxial cable splicing, residents are urged to changes to the UCO
“pothole,” which means to dig down node testing, proper signal strength • Eligibility: Any member of UCO/unit owner who resides in attend and participate. Bylaws that will be
to physically locate and verify any levels from taps and nodes, and Century Village a minimum of nine months each year The candidates who are presented after a lawyer’s
wire, or waterline that crosses the finally, complete property restoration running in the election review, to all the necessary
path of the proposed cable line prior will be of paramount importance. • Bio Submission Deadline: via email only by January 31, 2018 to on March 2 will make committees, then it will
to any digging. In short, the goal is Atlantic Broadband wants to do ruthdreiss@comcast.net. Don’t wait. Get those bios in now! a statement and then be published in the UCO
to prevent the interruption of any a great job and be our partners for
will entertain questions. Reporter and copies will
The hybrid fiber-optic and coaxial the fiber nodes, through the Tap utility service. years to come. So, if you see a problem • Bio Information: Name, Association, Office you seek, Education, The moderator for the be made available on
cable network overlay construction Pedestals to your unit demarcation Every effort will be made to with their construction crew work,
Work Experience (computer skills important), Military, if forum is Susan Bucher, a timely basis for the
project is in advanced design phase. point--or DEMARC--where it enters minimize damage to our landscaping, note the date, time and place. The
using a technique called Directional manager of this project is Charlie applicable, UCO/CV Experience (250 words max for Exec Board, Supervisor Palm Beach delegates to study and
This new network will be able to your unit through the exterior wall.
Drilling, thus, actual trenching will Roberts, and he is so confident of his flex for Officers) County Board of Election discuss before a vote is
carry hundreds of video channels and Twenty-seven miles of cable will
multi-megabit Internet data from the constitute the total cable system, 17 be avoided except in rare cases. In procedures that he has provided his Supervisor and then called.
Atlantic Broadband Head-End into miles of fiber-optic line and 10 miles any case, damaged landscaping will direct line for field concerns: (786) • Nominations from the Floor to be held at February 2 Delegate the big event itself --- So needless to say UCO
every Century Village Apartment; yes, of coaxial distribution cable. be restored by Atlantic Broadband to 495-6795. Assembly the UCO Elections will is BUSY, PRODUCTIVE
all 7854 dwelling units and dozens original condition or better. Be on the lookout, they will be be held March 2 in the and of course always
of other CV buildings, as well. Final network proof and here soon. • Vote March 2 at 8 a.m. in Clubhouse prior to Delegate Assembly clubhouse before the AVAILABLE to all our
The overall design concept, is New Equipment Coming Delegate Meeting, polls residents. So who said
known as a “NODE + 0” Design, to CV Campus: open at 8am. And, just retirement was boring??
which simply means that fiber-optic Installing the cable overlay
Make a Difference in Century Village! so you know there will be They never lived in
cable will provide signal to Fiber network will require major campus- coffee and doughnuts in Century Village!
Optic Nodes that will be strategically wide construction, and SAFETY
placed on the CV campus. Each node will be job one. There will be daily
will provide the signal to a maximum construction crew safety meetings,
of 150 apartments.
There will be 69 Fiber-Optic
covering such things as safety
glasses, hardhats, gloves, footwear Nominations from the Floor: Everything You Need to Know
Nodes and 12 special power supplies and reflective vests. There will be
to provide electricity to these nodes. equipment checks, and we will see Nominations from the Floor of the Delegate 4. Delegates who nominate, please come 9. When the Recorders signal that they
So, the signal channels will be equipment such as bucket trucks, Assembly will be taken on Friday, February to either of the mics at the front of the are ready for the next nomination, the
distributed to the nodes via fiber directional drills, and supporting 2. To all delegates who plan to nominate or theater. We’ll take nominations one by one next delegate in line at the opposite mic
lines, and then high-grade coaxial equipment such as traffic cones, second a nomination, and all nominees who at alternate mics. State your own name will nominate according to the same
cable will carry the signals from barriers, and flags to tape and cone plan to accept if nominated, here's how it will and association, then the nominee’s name procedure.
go. and association, and the office you are
nominating the person for.
A Reminder from the Search/ 6th Annual The Nominations Committee hopes that the
10. Delegates, you may make one
nomination at a time. If you wish to make
Visit your Web site: RECEPTION 561-299-9907 to inform our residents of the The meeting was called to order at
9:30 AM by President David Israel.
that Palm Tran is extending its route
on Haverhill Rd to the V. A. Hospital.,
Judge.
Scott Kerner for Circuit Court
when unable to perform duties for
3 months, resuming office when
important issues concerning our
www.uco-reporter.blogspot.com Village. We promise to seek the truth with a stop added near the Century Judge. physically capable. It was advised to
President David Israel reported Maxine Cheeseman for Group 18 temporary replacement of officers,
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 Sebastian Yeend, CPA Dave Aronberg, State Attorney -15th District
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WHOLESALE
chance for us to get it right. • Treasurer (unfilled at present) toruthdreiss@comcast.net. They
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 • Corresponding
Bobbi Levin
Secretary will be vetted and forwarded to the
Reporter for publication.
If you look under my picture that
By-Laws. Be sure to include in • Recording Secretary John Hess PVC • Woods
appears every month in our paper
you will see seven of these building these documents any customized It is with great regret that V Faux Woods
groups listed. If you are a resident issues that your association wants I announce the resignation, E Woven Woods
in any of these buildings then I’m
your “person” as the saying goes.
If you have a question, problem
to include. Those running for
Association boards should want the
job. Being on an Association board Ed Black
for reasons of poor health,
of Bob Marshall, UCO CLASSIFIED R
T
Shutters
is a job that requires knowledge, Vice President. With this Visit our Showroom
whatever call me or stop by.. Because
I wear two hats (I’m also the UCO patience, civility and compassion Coventry • Easthampton retirement, Bob ends Prices for the ads are $10. All ads must YEARLY OR I Monday–Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Reporter Co-Editor) I have to split and dedication. Always keep in mind Norwich • Plymouth
many years of service to be paid in advance by the 7th of the C 6001 Georgia Avenue, Suite 10, West Palm Beach
my time between the UCO Office
and the Clubhouse where the paper
that you have a financial stake in
your association. Decisions that are
Sheffield • Stratford
Waltham our community. He will be
month prior to the edition they will
appear. Classified ads are printed on
SEASONAL RENTALS A Call for an In-Home Appointment
is published. So call first if possible
and then stop by or leave a message.
made could make your association
undesirable to potential buyers. In the many years that I have
deeply missed. a space available basis. Ads may be Berkshire - First Floor - 2 BR- 2 Bath L
561-585-1485
At the next meeting of placed for 1, 2 or 3 months. Submis- - Yearly Lease - $900 per month.
I check my messages daily and will Board members should survey the
outside of your building to ensure
worked for this village, I have learned
the Officer's Committee, sions must be made at the UCO office Seasonal - $1,500 monthly - 6 S
make an appointment if you want to that many Associations have not felt at Music Room A in the Clubhouse. Months Call 717-870-4946
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 Seasonal Rental - 1 BR - 1.5 Bath.
683-9189 and at the UCO Reporter,
and handrails to ensure that they
candidate(s) to fill Bob's Classified advertisements may be
First floor unit. Steps to Clubhouse
299-9992. So what is all this leading their management companys. I have submitted by email to the following
are solid and in good shape. If you worked with many Associations to unexpired term of one with amenities. Main bathroom of-
up to? address:
Shortly I am going to initiate a are not sure about any issue, hire better understand just what options year from March 2018. fers LARGE walk- in shower. Avail-
a contractor that can provide you able January 1st, 2018 - Monthly
would improve on the budget they These candidate(s) will be
series of informational meetings
with residents and board members to expert advice. would like to create. The entire
presented to the Delegate
ucoreporterclassifieds@gmail.com Rental $825 - Seasonal Rental - $1300
plus utilities. Contact: 917-861-4174
HANDYMAN SERVICES
discuss our general concerns as well as Does a Board Member have the process would be entirely the Board’s Ads submitted by email must be paid
the new cable company requirements keys to all of the units? Make sure decision. If you believe you would Assembly for confirmation. for before they will be included in the 1 BR - 1 Bath - First floor condo.
that will affect our buildings. It’s that all Board members understand like to try to address some changes paper. All ads are subject to editing. Newly painted. New appliances -
very important that they have access t the procedure to follow if a unit and become more involved in the Beautifully maintained building
owner has not been seen for a budget approval process, please call
Dave Israel with outdoor patio/garden - Cookout
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 FOR SALE: area for residents enjoyment - Avail-
company with this request. We can have emergency or family contact able January 1st, 2018 - Yearly Lease
$790 - Seasonal $1200 plus utilities Painting • Flooring • Drywall • Windows • Doors • Kitchens
Chatham M - 2 BR. 1.5 baths. Cor-
start to set up a schedule so we are - Contact - 561-536-8488 Baths • Custom Carpentry • Home Theater Installation
INFORMATION ON UCO ELECTIONS
ready to help with this big project. ner unit with lake view. Patio/Bar B
The meeting will be open to board Q out the door. New kitchen. New 1 BR - 1.5 Bath - 1st Floor - Corner Mobile Auto Repair
members and of course any resident tile floor. New bathrooms. New fur- - Central A/C - Renovated - Open
who wishes to attend.
MARCH 2, 2018 niture included with sale. Move in Kitchen - Tile Floors - Furnished - “Quality Workmanship At Affordable Rates”
561-386-4066
So stop by, or call and say hello and condition - Asking Price: $115,000 - Close to pool and Buses - Contact -
try to attend one of these meetings. Contact Michael at 917-836-5538 561-777-6990
Board members will receive a call,
if you can’t attend ask one of your The polls will open at 8am in the Clubhouse, Room C. The Delegate Meeting will begin 1 BR. 1.5 bath. Views. Renovated.
1 BR - 1 Bath - Salisbury H Excellent
residents to take your place. Of at 10am. If a candidate wishes to have an observer present at the count they must send Rentable. Wi-fi. Near Gate. Beautiful
course all residents are welcome.
an e-mail to John Gragg. Election Committee Chair at ourselvesalone@live.com with the
décor. 2 newer ACs & appliances.,
building. 1st floor. Furnished. 2 wall
TVs. Walk in shower. Central A/C,
Joe Rosenberger, PA
Hope to see you soon. Amiable association. Available now. tiles, patio. Seasonal $1100/month. GRI, MRP - REALTOR®
name of the person. Only one observer will be permitted for a candidate. Call: 561-346-1803 or 561-603-0991. Sale $41, 900 Call: 787-645-3326
1BR. 1.5 bath - Near East Gate. First 1BR - 1.5 Bath - 1st floor. Near Club- (914) 497-7035
The March edition of the UCO Reporter will be published and delivered Thursday, Feb. floor. Completely renovated. Wi-Fi. house. Furnished/unfurnished. joseph.rosenberger@floridamoves.com
22. This edition will have a four-page pullout section with a copy of the ballot along with Call for address: 561-346-1803 or Walk-in shower in main bath. Ame- www.makingyourdreamsreality.com
561-603-0991 nities included. Monthly $825. Sea- 12300 South Shore Blvd. Ste 101
bios and pictures of the candidates. sonal $1300/month Contact: 561-
536-8488 Wellington, FL 33414
Northampton P - 2 BR. 1.5 bath.
Resident don’t forget the Candidate Forum, Thursday, Feb. 22, 1-3 pm in the Clubhouse Second floor corner. Elevator build-
GO TRAVEL JMB
Room, B. The candidates will present their platform and take questions from the ing.
Fully furnished. Updated kitchen
SERVICES: Portugal River Cruise 10 Days • October 5th 2019 $3624 PP
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Ocean Cruise Australia To New Zealand • 12 Days February 18th 2019 $1569 pp On Board Credits
with your delegate on the choice of candidates. bedrooms. Central air. Closed in CLEANING SINCE 1962. CARPET
porch. Close to Kent Pool. Reason- CLEANING - STAIN REMOVAL - - Caribbean Cruise RCCL Symphony of the Seas • 7 Days January 26th 2019 $754 pp On Board Credits
able offer accepted. Contact: 352- CARPET INSTALLATION -CAR-
And you know what? There’s going to be refreshments during the vote and at the PET STRETCHING- TILE GROUT
Bahamas Weekend Cruise 2 Days • April 20th 2018 Grand Bahama Island $282 pp
350-4807 or 561-727-6957.
CLEANING - FREE ESTIMATES. Includes Taxes Port Charges Gratuities $25 Casino Credit
Candidates Forum! CALL TODAY 561-351-6572. Jim Bezick • 561-792-4197 • TravelJMB@comcast.net
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Tuesday and Friday: Berkshire, Cambridge, Canterbury, Coventry, Infield Box: $25 (Regular: $34)
Outfield Reserve: $15 (Regular: $24)
Dover, Easthampton, Hastings, Norwich, Oxford, Plymouth, Salisbury,
Sheffield, Stratford, Waltham Additional Group Dates for Century Village:
Recycling: Wednesdays and Saturdays for all areas. To recieve the above rates please visit:
MLB.com/ballparkpalmbeaches & use coupon code: CENTURY18
DURING SUMMER SEASON, RECYCLING PICKUP WILL BE or call 561-500-4487, ask for Farida (ext.297) and mention CENTURY18
WEDNESDAYS ONLY.
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POLITICAL
A Letter from Dave Israel…
Say “I Do” to Savings by Tying the Knot at the
Clerk’s Office
n A contract for campus-wide Broadband that offers bulk cable TV with optional
day even more memorable as 40 https://w w w.mypa lmbeachclerk. PROPERTIES
couples will have the chance to say, “I com/valentinesweddings.aspx.
Internet and telephone services so you can choose the package you want at select do,” during our free Valentine’s Day The Clerk's Office also offers a
discount rates – and it comes with a signing bonus from the contractor that we sent wedding ceremony. Sensible Start Wedding Package VIOLATORS WILL
Uniting couples from across South for less than $150 that is available
back to you in the form of NO INCREASE in your monthly 2018 UCO fees Florida—and even the country— yearround.
BE REMOVED FROM
n Clicker-based electronic voting for fast, simple, and accurate results (no more our group wedding is a beautiful Courthouse weddings are no THE PROPERTY AND
reminder of what Valentine’s Day is longer thought of for those who
paper-waving and chaotic vote counts at Delegate Assembly) truly about. just want to elope. They fill a niche RISK SUSPENSION OF
n Coordinated, effective post-Irma cleanup and support I’ve married many couples over for those who want something less
THEIR PRIVILEGES
the ears, and it is a privilege to once stressful and more intimate.
n Increased openness and communication with two community TV channels, again preside over our Valentine’s If you are interested in using our
63 and 95, video-recording of UCO meetings, worldwide distribution of the Day wedding. Marrying couples is marriage services, please visit the
one of the best parts of being Clerk & Marriage Licenses & Ceremonies
UCO Reporter (along with its increasing advertising revenues), and my ongoing,
well-attended and lively meetings with association presidents
There was much more than this…from streamlined UCO investigations, close
communication with county government and law enforcement – this year two
new PBSO detectives have been assigned to our Village…and we’re not done yet.
Here’s what’s coming if you want more progress and advancements in the Village:
n Full implementation of the Atlantic Broadband contract for TV, Internet and
telephone with greater flexibility, savings and service
n In coordination with FPL, replacement of our 200 or more sodium streetlights
with LED illuminators that will produce superior lighting with reduced energy
costs of over $1,200 per month
n Updated UCO bylaws and the beginning of our plan to revamp our complex,
outdated Millennium Agreement
n Continuing commitment to savings, security, communication and infrastructure
improvements.
Orthopedic and Neurological Rehab * Improve Strength and Flexibility * Gait and Balance Training
Our UCO officers, Executive Board, volunteers and staff are integral to our
strength as a community and have earned my deep respect and gratitude. ** Most health insurances accepted** Massage Therapy available at an affordable price
You, our unit owners, provide the feedback and ideas we need to keep moving
forward. I have been privileged to be your UCO President and pledge the same Transportation offered upon request! 20, 30 and 60 minute massages available
focus on positive results if you join me once again. I ask for your vote March 2
from 8–9:30 am at the clubhouse to Continue the Progress.
Call now for an appointment!
Sincerely,
Conveniently located in Century Village
Dave Israel
2nd Floor of Walgreens inside the Medical Building
100 Century Blvd., Suite 201
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Happy 50th is right around the corner The birthstone is amethyst; there Chinese New Year, Mardi Gras, Ash
are 2 zodiac signs -- Aquarius,January Wednesday, American Heart Month
Come and enjoy Jasmine Mediterranean House! 20 to February 18 and Pisces, and Chocolate Lover's Month.
Anniversary ef
avor of our food fro
m
February 19 to March 20.
The month has 29 days in leap
years when the year is divisible by
In other Languages:
Chinese -- eryue
h t four. The next Leap Year will occur in Danish -- febuar
I want to thank you for being
t
he
French -- fevrier
or
a wonderful Wife, Mother has 28 days and the birth flowers are Italian --febbraio
Latin -- februarius
Viola (plant) and Primrose.
and Grandma, but most of February frequently occurs in lists Spanish -- febrero
of the most commonly misspelled
all being my Best Friend.
i e
Enjoy the month of February in
k
words in the English language.
POLITICAL
HELLO, UCO VOLUNTEERS!
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser
LET'S PARTY ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25
BY D O R O T H Y JAC K S , C F E , A A S
CLUBHOUSE PARTY ROOM
The New my staff conduct market studies If you receive a homestead Portability (Homestead
Doors open at 12:30pm Lunch served at 1pm Year is well
underway, as
county-wide, based on recent, valid
sales and adjustments based on this
exemption, you may be eligible
for additional exemptions or
assessment difference
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
Country/Western singer from Nashville! be a very busy
time for my
information to produce a fair and
equitable tax roll. As the year moves
exemptions is March 1.
transfer all or a significant portion
of their "Save Our Homes" benefit to
Don't dress up! Wear jeans, cowboy boots, straw hats, bandanas. office.
The 2018
on, I will continue to keep you
informed of this process.
• Civilian Disability
their new property. Portability allows
• 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
MAKE YOUR RESERVATION BEFORE FEBRUARY 15 priority, which as a reminder, is a
report of the combined value of all
status and examine additional
exemptions that may yield tax • Living Quarters for Parents or in Florida. The deadline to file an
application for portability is March
(No late reservations can be accepted) the property (real and tangible) in
Palm Beach County as of January
savings. Grandparents
1.
Annual homestead • Senior Citizen (Low-Income)
1st.
exemption on real • Veterans Disability Office closed due to
My staff is currently analyzing
property holiday
Return form to UCO office before February 15 changes made to the working 2018
tax roll including the addition of Florida grants a standard $25,000
• Widow/Widower Exemption
In honor of Presidents’ Day,
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/
I'll be at the UCO Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on February 25. exemptions, etc. also may apply to your property. ExemptionServices.htm
Monday, February 19, 2018.
Here are some of the latest A homestead exemption is granted
Name: 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
Phone#: • 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
UCO Committee: March 1 of the qualifying year.
• New Commercial Buildings – 280 THE FOLLOWING EMAIL ADDRESS:
In addition to this information, Additional Exemptions UCOREPORTERWPB@GMAIL.COM
Petrina Penio - Licensed Real Estate Broker • Century Medical Plaza • 100 Century Blvd., Suite 102 • West Palm Beach
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8
GROUND FLOOR 1 BED 1 BATH
99
DORCHESTER K Water view! Near Hastings fitness center! Cul-de-sac! Fully furnished and carpeted. This community has a very active
$
Not valid with any other offers.Limit
NORTHAMPTON A Rentable, property well taken care of, near west gate, near Kent pool, steps to parking, rentable $32,000 Any
clubhouse and fitness center. Lots of organizations and clubs to join. Gated community. Security 24 Haircut
hours seven days a week. $850 one coupon per customer. Valid only
8
at Great Clips at Lake Point Center.
$ 99
Not valid with any other offers.
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 Limit the one coupon per customer.
Valid only at Great Clips at Lake
Offer Expires: 3/31/18
same floor, lift included in building, near Camden pool and west gate. Not rentable for 3 years after purchase. Pointe Center $850
NORTHAMPTON S Knockdown wall in kitchen, newer kitchen and bath, cross from pool, screened patio, move in ready $45,000 Offer Expires:
03/31/2018
WINDSOR H Beautiful unit, ceramic tile flooring, unfurnished, patio, quiet area, lots of light
Great haircut, great price.
WINDSOR B This condo is ready to move into. Ceramic tile flooring, new kitchen, waterview, furnished, steps to parking,
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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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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- New Members. We play Mon. - Sat. the most used line dance steps Have Tuesday of each Month - October to CENTURY VILLAGE - Annual mem-
listings. ALL SUBMISSIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED lage. Welcome to our Synagogue. Breakfast meetings fourth Sunday come !! Meets every Sunday 6:30 to 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
TO: ucoreporterwpb@gmail.com. Planning a party? Rent our Social of the month at Congregation An- 7:30 PM - In the Craft Room - For 2064 or Zev @ 290-4824. working your muscles. For informa- 6PM - For Further info call Tamara CLubhouse Party Rom on Thursday,
Submissions for Organizational News may be Hall which is strictly kosher. Week- shei Sholom with entertainment and information call: 242-0189 or 347- tion contact Jerri Adams 731-439- @ 712-1417 February 15th. Join us for food, fun
submitted in person at the UCO Reporter office day minyans will be held on Monday speakers. 469-2929 or 308-6444. HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS OF THE 0730 and exciting raffles. Call to make a
on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from and Thursday mornings at 8:45 AM. PALM BEACHES: Meets 1st Wednes- SAILING CLUB: Meets every 2nd Fri. reservation a/s/a/p 688-1934.. Guest
9:00AM to 12:00PM. Shabbat Services Friday evening at BROOKLYN QUEENS CLUB: Meets CENTURY VILLAGE REPUBLICAN day of month 9:30 AM, Golden Lakes MERRY MINSTRELS: Looking for 10 AM, Classroom C. Info: Ron @ speakers at March 28th meeting will
5:00 PM and Saturday morning at in the clubhouse party room October CLUB - For information please con- Temple. Bus provided from Century women and men who enjoy singing. 683-8672. be Alex Garcia, and Sylvia Sharps,
(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- Village Clubhouse. Information: call Interested? Please contact Louis Ah- both candidates for PBC Commis-
stated otherwise.)
es at 5:00 PM have begun. If you need the month at 2:00PM, doors open at 9275 Kathy @ 689-0393 wee at 561-531-3188. SCRABBLE CLUB OF CENTURY VIL- sioner - District 2.
ACT II COMMUNITY THEATRE - to say Kaddish, please call ahead so 1:30. For further information, call LAGE: Every Tues .6:00 PM - 2nd
Meets every Wednesday at 7:00 PM we can get a minyan together. club president Harriet Levine @ 684- CENTURY VILLAGE WOODWORK- IRISH AMERICAN CLUB OF CEN- MIND SPA DISCUSSION GROUP: Floor Card Room. For information UNITED ORDER OF TRUE SISTERS:
at the Clubhouse. New members wel- Rabbi Kavon will give his class every 9712. ING CLUB: Meets 6 days a week from TURY VILLAGE- Meetings will con- Meet 2nd and 4th Thursday, 1:30 call Lucy @ 729-0705. SEE ‘FRIENDS OF THE P.O.S.T.”
come! Thursday after minyan approximate- 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Please come tinue to be held in Room C in the PM, October through March, Class- (Pediatric Oncology Support Team).
ly at 10:00 AM. See office for details. CENTURY VILLAGE ARTISTS: We and join us in our hobby shop. Clubhouse at 2 PM. For further in- room A. All invited for in-depth dis- SHUFFLEBOARD CLUB: TUESDAY:
ACTORS STUDIO OF CENTURY Sara Farkas’ ‘Hebrew for Beginners’ welcome all Century Village residents formation, contact Carole- 914-343- cussions of significant issues.. Allan Singles - WEDNESDAY: Partners - UNITERS SOCIAL CLUB OF CENTU-
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 5547. @ 687-3602. THURSDAY: Bowling Pin. Playtime RY VILLAGE: Diverse people coming
nor parts, leading roles, and a need 10:00 AM. floor of main Clubhouse. Info about 1st Wednesday of each month 3:00 to 1:15 PM each day. Equipment will together in a united way for social
for writers, stage hands and props Following are the activities and purchase or display -- Beth Baker @ 4:30 PM Classroom B. For more In- ITALIAN AMERICAN CULTURE NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT RETIR- be provided. All levels of members times. Bring a guest or come alone..
people. We read scripts and practice events scheduled for the month of 684-3166. formation call Al at 561- 242-0351 or 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
acting every week, and we put on two February, 2018: Mike at 802-479-4184. Anglers who LAGE: Meets the 3rd Wednesday interested in attending a meeting of Get outside and exercise and meet in Club House Craft Room. For ad-
performances a year. No prior act- 1/31/2018 – Tu B’Shevat Seder at CENTURY VILLAGE BOOK CLUB- never fished before to experienced of each month in Clubhouse Party the New York City Transit Retirees of new people.. Contact Jack at 640- ditional information, call Esther 561
ing experience needed. We meet every 2PM. Traditional refreshments will We are already working on books for are welcome. Events range from Room at 1:00 pm. For club infor- Florida, West Palm Beach Chapter, 3373. 635-4298 or 561 328-7935. Like us on
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 mation, call Fausto 478-1821. Bowl- please call Kathy - 689-0393. Facebook/United Social Club of Cen-
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- ing Saturdays at Verdes Lanes, 9:00 SNORKEL CLUB: For information tury Village.
385-9925. 2/4/2018 – Chinese Auction and Sale mail.com ties. Classroom discussions held on A.M. For information call Lenny NIGHT CLUB: FREE dance every call Ron Helms 683-8678
– 11 AM – 2PM – Bid on gift certifi- fishing on Century Village property, 471-2603. Saturday league bowl- Tuesday in the Party Room from VILLAGE SONGBIRDS: We are a sing-
AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE cates, gift baskets and a surprise or CENTURY VILLAGE CAMERA CLUB: techniques, equipment, bait, sustain- 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
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- be announced. For info, call Lenny of music… Ballroom, Motown, Funk, Weekly meetings in Clubhouse, Nursing Homes in Palm Beach Coun-
Wed. February 7th at glass night lights will be available for cameraclubcv@gmail.com. ics. Clubhouse- 1st Wednesday of the @ 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
6 p.m. in the Clubhouse Art Room. sale as well as some costume jewelry month - 3:00 to 4:30 PM - classroom http://cvitalianclubwpb.blogspot. Roll, Blues, Line Dancing and CW. you speak a little Spanish, or if you the 2018 season held every Tuesday
New members are welcome. Our and artwork. Lunch and a bake sale CENTURY VILLAGE COMPUTER B. 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
Black History Pot Luck Dinner will will be available. CLUB: Meets the first and third Cabaret” matinee performance. For ten, watch.. Call for more info: Erwin and join our informal group which sing in the shower - WE NEED YOU!!
be held in the Clubhouse Party 2/14/2018- Sisterhood Card Party & Thursday at 1 PM in Classroom C CHRISTIAN CLUB: Christian Club 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
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 - Golden Corral Luncheon 1:30 p.m. There is no charge for this activity. Watson @ 561-469-1220.
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 Call Fausto 478-1821; March 18th NORTHERN STARS: Second Mon- Contact: Thomas Kansas, 864-504-
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- 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
presentation provided by our own – 12:00 Noon - A mini-lunch will be computerclub-wpb.com/ ary 18: Motorcoach trip to Ft. Myers. For info, call Micheline 561-507-5658 PM - Clubhouse Party Room - Sing- Yiddish Culture Club presents pro-
members. Card Night: Come out served. Package includes hotel, dinner and or Franne 561-478-9526;. ing, Dancing - Prizes & a 50/50. - grams that perpetuate our Jewish
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. FEB. 12 - Big birthday party!! - Love heritage. All programs are trans-
house Card Room every Wednesday 10:00 AM featuring the movie “ The ATIONS KNITTING-CROCHETING March 13-15: Motorcoach trip to Or- JUDITH EPSTEIN CHAPTER OF HA- songs for your Valentine - MARCH lated into English and are held in the
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 DASSAH: Meet 3rd Wednesday of 12. - Wear green for St. Patrick’s Auditorium on Tuesday morning at
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- month at Congregation Anshei Sho- Day!! - APRIL 9 - Spring Break Party 10:00 A.M. Everyone is welcome.
details, contact Terry 249-7262, Eula following the Megillah Reading at donated to – The Teacup Preemie formation, call Jimmy 804-245-9077 lom. - Beach Balls, Flower Dresses, Hula
249-7262 or Sadie (845)541-7167.r 6:00PM. Refreshments will be served. Program , Veterans. & Boys and Girls . For upcoming events, call Figgy Skirts. - For Further info call Janisse
FREE
Art Room. No charge. Info: Irwin @ ed retirees and in-service personnel ric Oncology Support Team). Meet- dual members, transferees, and Py- OF CENTURY VILLAGE- Polish
917-915-2174. meet on a regular basis to socialize, ings will be held the second Monday thian reinstatements regardless of American Social Club promotes and
share ideas, and learn about issues of the month - Clubhouse Party inactive years of service. WE WEL- preserves the traditions and customs
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BEST SHORT STORY DISCUSSION that affect them presently and possi- Room - 11:30 AM to 1 PM - Future COME ALL MEN! Participate in so- of Polish ancestry.Meetings 1st and
GROUP: Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday bly in the future. Contact Bob Zuck- activities: March 7th - Dog Track; cial and charitable events. Collation 3rd Thursday of the month at 6:30
of each month. Craft Room 1:30 erberg at zuckie15@aol.com or 917- April 15 & 16 Mystery Train Ride. after each meeting. For further info, PM at the Art Room . For info. call
796-1317 for information. call Irv 683-4049. Check out our blog
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PM. Contact Julie at 249-6565 For further information please con- Krystyna Teller at 561-674-4887,
tact Shirley at 478-2391 or Marion at: http://knight203.blogspot.com . w w w.facebook.com/polishsocial- No Obligation
BIBLE STUDY GROUP - “Taste & CENTURY VILLAGE ORCHESTRA: 684-5814. clubflorida2x The Sunset Center
See”: Non-denominational group. Meet every Monday in Classroom C LATIN AMERICAN CLUB: (LAC))The
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All residents welcome. Meets every at 1:15 to 3:35 PM. More informa- Latin American Club meets the first PROACTIVE RESIDENTS PROJECTS
Sunday at 5pm, Classroom B, 2nd tion call Rickie @ 683-0869 or Joel @ Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM in COMMITTEE: We are a non-profit Jeanette Jones
floor. For information call Leonore 688-9455. We need trombone players, the party room. Our dance is on the group of CV resident owners con- LOW DOWN PAYMENTS
string players and percussion players. third Sunday of the month starting cerned with Village issues. For infor-
478-9459.
at 5:00 PM, Party Room. DJ CAR-
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games during the 1918 season. On putouts, a record for that position. But the game is not played on By the way, do you really think
the first day of August the Boston Pitler went on to play and manage paper, and as in all sports, injuries there’s disharmony in New England
“Take Two and Hit To Right” Braves played the Pittsburgh Pirates
and Boston's Art Nehf pitched 20
in the minor leagues and in 1947,
the year Jackie Robinson broke the
Sports of the happened with most of the Mets’
staff developing arm problems. They
or is this a Bill Belichick ploy in
getting his team revved up for his
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 Century—Village ended up with a real bad season.
Let’s hope the Yanks avoid injuries
sixth Super Bowl victory? On the
other hand, if there IS trouble in
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
this season. paradise, should the Giants look
into it? It might be worth a try.
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"Incidents" in Baseball,
the Marathon and Music Can I still change my Medicare
Advantage plan?
BY TED MILHAM
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
Chicago while on a road trip to
themselves. You might ask, "Who
would they trade?" Their wives,
to be the first woman finisher, was
impeccable, for she came in from the
some country music. Sam was the
first one in our group to really buy Attention Palm Beach resident: Fall
Wrigley Field by a woman who had
stalked him. The bullet pierced his
of course. Yankee pitchers Fritz
Peterson and Mike Kekich made the
sidelines in the fifteen minutes after
the frontrunners among the men
into country music. To paraphrase
Barbara Mandrell, "He was country Open Enrollment may be over but
lung, and he missed an entire season
recovering. The movie The Natural
transaction.
Red Sox second baseman Bobby
had finished and before any woman
had finished. She had to have come
when country wasn't cool."
Martin Block was a DJ on radio you could be eligible for a special
was inspired by him. When he
returned to action, he was never the
Doerr recently died at the age of 99.
He was part of a very good team in
in before the final right turn onto
Exeter Street at a time and place
station WNEW and later on WABC.
I believe it was in 1952 when a little enrollment period.
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,”
our 4th grade teacher who was a no- nose flute, and the Jew’s Harp, and
Shuffleboard Club 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
Welcome back to all who have abilities, from first time players to 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
arrived from the cold north. We have
finished the first tournament and
almost finished the second of three
some who have played for many years If
anyone desires, I would be glad to meet
with you for a lesson. Sorry I forgot
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
tournaments. We currently have 52
members, 15 which are new to the club.
my phone number last month. The
winners of the first three tournaments
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
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 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
on Tuesdays, Doubles on Wednesdays,
and my favorite, Bowling Pin on
and Shirley Roberts. It is always good
to get outside, meet new people, and Allow You To: 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
Thursdays. Everyone is welcome to get some exercise. for any additional
word ‘fragile’ The Old Man—and switch and start flicking on and off,
join us. We have players of all different information just give me a call.
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,
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
(who were the target market) to
during the depression.
In the Orpheum Theatre in
given out. Shepherd describes in his
book "In God We Trust, All Others
Theatre in Hammond, Indiana.
As you probably can tell, Jean FEBRUARY - INTERNAL BUS ROUTE
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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
PLEASE HAVE YOUR ID READY FOR THE DRIVER
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
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glass industries (depression glass) and the Great Orpheum Gravy dyke, every women in the audience Amazon. His most famous titles Century Blvd and East Dr 8:01 9:01 10:01 11:01 LUNCH 1:01 2:01 3:01 4:01 5:01 6:01 7:01 8:01 9:01
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according
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in the movie theater and Other Disasters,” people that
giveaways, that was “Ollie Hopnoodle’s Haven Berkshire B 8:07 9:07 10:07 11:07 1:07 2:07 3:07 4:07 5:07 6:07 7:07 8:07 9:07 help when
mostly distributed by of Bliss,” and “The Star the driver
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of his films are available
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and tin plates; Second, that this great personality
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will On
ALL DAY! – STEAK & SHRIMP......... $17.99
WEDNESDAY $3.50 CORONAS $5.00 CAPTAIN MORGAN ALL DAY! 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
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CHICKEN FAJITAS ............................ $10.99 SUNDAY 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
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STEAK FAJITAS ............................. $11.99 ALL DAY! – STEAK & SHRIMP......... $17.99
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
11 TO 3PM – BUFFALO CHICKEN SANDWICH $7.99 2-4-1 SPECIALTY DRINKS! Jack’s Gold 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
THURSDAY CRAFT SPECIALS $5.00 Margarita, Wave Runner, Paradise Island complete
Drive Run
ALL DAY! – PRIME RIB ..................... $18.99 Piña Colada, Island Ecstasy, Bilge Burner 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
11AM TO 3PM – CHEESEBURGER $7.99 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
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drops off at Hastings Fitness Center at 8AM & 1PM ONLY, #2 runs all day.
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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.