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Volume 28, No. 6 Publication of the UNITED CIVIC ORGANIZATION of CENTURY VILLAGE (WPB) June 2009
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New
Transponder
From the Desk
of President
Station at the Insurance
George UCO Office Dan Gladstone
By Pat Blunck
Loewenstein UCO has installed a new
Transponder Installation Sta-
tion behind the UCO office
Our request to use some space in the back of our office for located at 2102 West Drive. Here we are again, just a Village to go up North, leaving
long term parking when residents go on trips has been turned This new installation station few days before the month us “to face alone the storms
down by Palm Beach zoning. We obviously were disappointed will give UCO more flexibility of June, which is the official and the tempests ahead.” Be
by their decision. in the making of appointments beginning of the Hurricane sure to remind them to shut
We have been working with the staff of Comprehensive Home for the installation of transpon- season. Although I am a great the main water valves for the
Health Care to develop training and review sessions for our ders on the resident’s vehicles. believer in luck (good or bad), period that the apartments are
CERT group. As we approach the upcoming hurricane season, We will also be eliminating it is always wise to help it a empty and have it inspected
it is our goal to have the CERT team well trained to deal with the once a month closures of little. It is wise to protect the twice a month to avoid the
health and safety issues in case a hurricane affects the Village. the Okeechobee Gate and the openings of your apartment by devastation that might await
Our team is also being trained on dispensing antibiotics to our hiring of a sheriff for traffic installing shutters, it is smart them, when the water valve
residents in case of a pandemic attack of a biological nature. As control at a cost of $126. The to have none perishable food is not shut off. It is worth the
always, we are seeking volunteers who are willing to take the new equipment will give UCO and drinks, it is reasonable to cost of the few dollars to open
CERT course and even those who do not take the course can valuable replacement parts to keep enough independent en- it upon their return. The dif-
serve in CERT as scribes, etc. Please let the UCO office know help us eliminate down time ergy sources (batteries, cook- ference can be between a few
if you are interested. when we experience equip- ware — camping style, etc.) hundreds of dollars damage
I have been informed that the Village Pharmacy is closing ment failure at the two gates. and of course suitable home- when shut, to tens of thou-
on the 15th of this month. It is expected that the Walgreens UCO Begins Street owners insurance policy. sands of dollars destruction
Pharmacy will open in that space on May 18th. As I write this Sign Upgrade People intend to have short when Mold and Bacteria set in.
article, I do not have the information as to how prescriptions UCO will begin to replace memory when it comes to re- Once again, we remind you
can be filled between those dates. See notice on page seven of the street signs, stop signs and membering traumatic events, that each unit owner should
this issue for more information. the directional signs around the for instance; the destruction personally look for a Mitiga-
A few days ago, Vice Presidents Jerry Karpf, David Israel, Perimeter Road. This project after the storm. Otherwise, I tion Report for his unit. These
Bob Marshall, Treasurer Dorothy Tetro, and I met with the will include the intersections cannot understand the argu- reports can save up to 50% of
owners of the golf course to learn firsthand what their plans are. of the Perimeter Road where ments between unit owners the premiums of the home-
Many residents asked us about rumors that they heard (some the streets or parking areas and the Board of Directors owners policy. With a onetime
unfounded) and so we felt that we needed to hear the facts. In meet West Drive, North Drive, about the limits of the sums cost of $25, you can get a
the briefing, they told us that they had been meeting for the past East Drive, and South Drive. insured of their properties. cost reduction for the coming
two years with a small ad hoc committee of residents from the The old 24 inch stop signs I still have vivid memories of five years or more. So do not
Village, but since we were never a part of those meetings, it will be upgraded to 30 inch the grim faces of residents that delay. Call the UCO office for
was important that we educate ourselves. reflective signs and will be were badly hit by the Hurricanes details.
The owners (Mr. and Mrs. Waldman) explained that they have placed on the poles at a height in 2004 and 2005 and had no Florida Gov. Charlie Crist
been losing money since less and less people are playing the to meet county code require- insurance at all or in many other says he’ll sign legislation that
course. They will keep it open as long as the income is sufficient ments. New street signs and cases, not enough coverage. We increases property insurance
to pay the salaries of their employees. They will evaluate this directional signs will be white all know that sometimes some- rates by 10 percent on more
on a week to week basis. Their aim is to build between 500 and letters on a blue background where somehow, we are going than 1 million customers of the
550 housing units on the property consisting of single family and they too will be reflective. to be hit again and you don’t state-backed Citizens Property
homes, town houses and several three or four story apartment We will only be doing the Pe- have to be a prophet to realize Insurance Corp.
buildings. The average selling price they estimate at $225,000. rimeter Road at this time with that we are in the midst of the Crist said that stabilizing
They would like to work with our residents in designing the the intention of completing the Hurricane zone. the marketplace by helping
layout to include the wishes as expressed by them. They would entire Village as budget monies The premiums for home- Citizens reach actuarial sound-
like to meet with as many residents as possible. o are appropriated. o owners policy have become ness offsets the rate hike.
quite reasonable in the recent Supporters of the legisla-
Delegate Meeting
months: $450 per year for tion (HB 1495) said Citizens
coverage of $35,000 dwelling, customers would have been
$25,000 personal contents and looking at rate increases be-
$300,000 liability to others, tween 40 and 55 percent on
was common cost among the Jan. 1 if lawmakers didn’t
Clubhouse Theater
more frequent as the buildings Fund has been lacking funds
give way to age. since 2004 after the State was
Many of our friends and hit badly by Hurricanes in
neighbors are leaving Century
Continued on Page 2
Page 2 THE UCO REPORTER June 2009
porter. Insurance
New Business: President Continued from Page 1 Channel 63
Loewenstein can appoint eight
At the Delegate additional members to the
2004-5. This time the storms
hit all over Florida and the
Memo
Executive Board with the The Channel 63 lineup
Assembly approval of the Delegate As-
damages siphoned all the
reserves of the Catastrophe is as follows:
Betty Lapidus sembly. They are as follows:
Fund. The State has been put- All UCO, Special and
• Ken Davis, Chair, Com-
ting levies on all the policies Town Hall Meetings ap-
puter and Channel 63 Com-
but they only managed to col- pear at 56 minutes past
mittees
lect less that $3 billion out of
• Claudette LaBonte, Chair, the hour until 6 minutes
This meeting was called a problem with the attitudes of $30 billion that is needed.
Transportation after the next hour.
to order by President George some bus riders and this is be- The bill also reduces the
• Al McLaughlin, Chair, Security Odd Hours show An-
Loewenstein at 9:30 a.m. in ing taken care of. Eagle Ship- state’s $20 billion exposure on
• Michael Rayber, CoChair,
our Clubhouse Auditorium. ping Center with their postal the Florida Hurricane Catas- nouncements and Classes.
Safety
Pledge of Allegiance: Re- services will come into CV trophe Fund by phasing out the Even Hours show Clubs
• Myron Silverman, Chair,
cited by all and led by Lt. on Mondays and Wednesdays upper levels of a state backup and Organizations.
Welcome
David Kronsperger. starting in about one month. pool by $2 billion a year over
Motion by George Loewen- The recorded Delegate
Quorum: One hundred and For details, see her column a six-year period.
stein, seconded by Jerry Karpf, Assembly will be shown
seventy-nine seated delegates in the UCO Reporter. Next
to confirm these appointees, for five days at 9:00 am
were present. Transportation committee
discussed, voted, one opposed,
Minutes of the April 3, meeting: May 18, 2009. Say you saw and 6:00 pm.
motion was carried.
2009 meeting had been distrib- Security: Al McLaughlin All requests for your in-
New Business: Motion by
uted and read by all, moved to reported there were 19,800
Phil Shapkin, seconded by
it in the UCO formation to be shown
accept as corrected. cars thru our gates this past Reporter —
Louise Gerson re the distribu- must use the provided
Treasurer’s Report: Doro- month. There were 15 gates
tion of the Comcast doorway
thy Tetro was ready for Q&A. broken: The cause is tailgat-
fee — (A) to pay off loan for
it’s good for form at the UCO office. In-
There was none. She said she ing. There was a problem with structions are on the
is always available in the UCO rudeness in the Clubhouse and
the building at 2102 and (B) business! form.
pay lawyer’s fee for review
office. Report has been filed. at the pools. See his column in
of new contract. Discussion,
President’s Report: Pres. the UCO Reporter.
voted, passed. Are You On the List?
George Loewenstein reported Safety: George Franklin The following associations had no representation at
Motion by Ted Silverman,
re the land behind the UCO and Michael Rayber reported the Delegate Assembly 5/1/09:
seconded by Phil Shapkin, to
office, to be used for additional with reference to a shredder ANDOVER A-B-D-E-G-I-J-K-L-M
cap the legal fund. Discussion,
long-term parking spaces for truck for people who want to BEDFORD B-C-E-F-G-I-J
vote taken, no opposition, vote
our residents. The County has use it; this will be checked BERKSHIRE A-B-C-E-G-H
passed.
turned us down. There is no out. Re sanitary masks: They CAMBRIDGE A
George Franklin announced
avenue of appeal. are considered to be useless CAMDEN B-C-F-G-H-I-J-K-M-N
that on May 5, Humana is
Good news: Eagle Shipping — please remember to keep CANTERBURY B-C-H-I-J-K
sponsoring a shoot. For de-
Center will come into CV to washing your hands. George CHATHAM D-J-L-P-U
tails, please see George.
handle our postage needs — announced there will be an COVENTRY A-B-G-H-I-J-K
Phil Shapkin reported that
selling stamps, etc. at no extra important Town Hall meeting DORCHESTER A-B-C-D-H-I-J-K
he is president of an inde-
charge. We will try this out. on November 12, 2009. EASTHAMPTON A-B-C-D-F-G-I
pendent group re the golf
They will be right outside our Cable: David Israel report- HASTINGS B-F-H
course. This is a registered
Clubhouse. ed that the Comcast contract KENT B-D-E-F-G-H-I-J-K-L-M-N
not-for-profit organization and
CERT is alive and well. We has been signed by UCO and KINGSWOOD A-C -E-F
has nothing to do with UCO.
will have training and review Comcast will sign and return NORTHAMPTON A-C-E-F-G-H-I-J-K-L-N-Q
Please see him personally for
sessions to keep us up to date. it in about two weeks. NORWICH C-F-H-I-K
details, etc.
If necessary, CERT will be Insurance: Dan Gladstone OXFORD 100-300-400
Motion to adjourn passed.
trained as a Point of Distribu- urges every association to SALISBURY C-E-G
Meeting was adjourned at
tion of antibiotics. For details, check out empty apartments SHEFFIELD A-B-C-D-E-F-H-I-J-O
10:50 a.m. o
please read the column in the and to look for water leaks. SOMERSET E-G-H-I-L
UCO Reporter. The mitigation letters are very Wear something STRATFORD D-L-O
Committee Reports — useful. Read his column in the white when walking at SUSSEX B-D-E-F-G-I-J-K-L-M
Safety: Lt. Kronsperger re- UCO Reporter. night; carry a flashlight WALTHAM A-B-E-G-I
ported that there was little or Maintenance: Jerry Karpf so you can be seen all WELLINGTON A
no crime in CV. reported on the upcoming right. WINDSOR A-B-D-E-F-G-H-J-M-Q-R
State Attorney’s Office meeting of May 12 — impor-
Representative: Mr. Edmund- tant. Please pick up a flyer. Scheduled Meetings
son reported on the use of the Community Relations:
Date Day Time Group Location
Internet to track pedophiles, Centenarian Celebration is
there were Q&A. scheduled for October 29, 5/19/09 Tuesday 9:30 am Irrigation 2102
Striping in CV: Pat Blunck 2009, from 1 to 4 p.m. in our 5/20/09 Wednesday 11:00 am Beautification 2102
reported on road striping be- Party Room. Avis Blank has 5/25/09 Monday Closed Memorial Day UCO
ginning the week of May 4. donated a $40 Gift Card as a
5/26/09 Tuesday 10:00 am Operations 2102
This will not include parking prize. Area vendors are con-
spaces. See Channel 63 for de- tributing generously. 5/28/09 Thursday 10:00 am Officers 2102
tails. He then reported on the Investigations: Louise Ger- 5/29/09 Friday 1:00 pm Safety TBA
street sign project which will son reminded us to please 6/01/09 Monday 1:00 pm Executive Board Room B
be going on inside of CV. They make sure there is someone in
will start at the Okeechobee each Association to take over 6/05/09 Friday 9:30 am Delegates Theater
entrance. Q&A. during the summer months — 6/05/09 Friday 1:00 pm Editorial 2102
Shoreline: Sal Bummolo re- and to have the Association’s 6/09/09 Tuesday 9:30 am Irrigation/Infrastructure 2102
ported on the restoration started corporation stamp available as
6/09/09 Tuesday 10:00 am Maintenance Room C
at Northampton and then went well as their checkbook.
on to the Chatham area and Landscape: Sandy Cohen 6/10/09 Wednesday 11:00 am Beautification TBA
Somerset. This will continue reported that the most beauti- 6/11/09 Thursday 10:00 am Community Relations Card Room B
for the rest of the year. ful building in CV is Berkshire 6/12/09 Friday 2:00 pm Security 2102
Transportation: Claudette A. For details, see her column
6/15/09 Monday 1:30 pm Transportation Room B
LaBonte reported that there is in the upcoming UCO Re-
June 2009 THE UCO REPORTER Page 3
Don’t Tune Us Out — Your Cable Committee Responds In the past month, we have for assistance.
It is interesting to note that the signer of the “Mail Bag” letter, “Don’t Tune Us Out,” made many events. The Com- As I had mentioned in my
cannot be verified as a unit owner in Century Village, and hence, the article is “un- cast contract has been signed, last article, it’s time to start
attributable.” The letter shows misunderstanding of the process, but we have chosen to which took several months of getting ready for hurricane
respond to it nonetheless, as an information vehicle for our unit owners. The response will work by the Cable Committee season. All association presi-
be intermixed with the original and my entries will be in a bold type. and by the Officers of UCO. dents should start making a list
********** This contract will bring a re- of all the people who will be
“I went to the last Delegate Meeting and sat through a tremendous amount of discussion about duction to your 2010 mainte- staying here over the summer.
the Cable Committee’s review and decision about the need to sign a new cable contract. I had nance for one year, plus some Make sure you have a contact
attended previous meetings where there was discussion about why we needed a new contract other changes, which I will list for all of those people in
— but for the life of me, I can’t remember why. Our current one doesn’t expire till 2011.” leave to the head of the Cable case of emergency. Get a land
********** Committee to report to you. line telephone; in the event
When the original cable contract was signed with Adelphia Cable in 2005, we had a The restoration of the lake we lose electric power, these
channel lineup consisting of 74 channels, over recent years, arbitrary removal of channels has started in the Northampton phones are the only phones
by Comcast has reduced this to 67 and Comcast advised that this removal to the digital tier area under the supervision of that will work.
would continue. If we simply let the current contract play out, by 2011 we could be facing a Sal Bummolo and Pat Blunck. I will give a lecture on how
channel lineup of 30 channels or less, with consecutive increases of 5% in January of 2010 This is a start in the right direc- to prepare for a hurricane in
and January 2011. When the contract expired, we would have no other competitor ready to tion to solve our problem with June, but in the meantime,
pick up the service, as there would be no time for them to place their new infrastructure. soil erosion around the lake. by the beginning of June,
We would have to simply rollover the Comcast contract with ever reducing service and You should also be aware there will be copies of a list
there would have been no signing bonus. of any offer to donate money of things that you can do to
********** to any organization. Check the prepare for the hurricane sea-
“I can understand us not liking Comcast removing stations at will — theirs, but if you read the organization out; ask to see a son. Everyone will be able to
disclaimer at the bottom of the sheet that was handed out at the meeting, nothing has changed financial statement so you can pick up a list of things to do
in that regard; they can still remove stations at their own discretion.” see how the monies are being in order to prepare for the hur-
********** used, like what their officers ricane season.
Actually, we have had language inserted into the contract stating that Comcast may are being paid, how much of I would like to wish our
only remove channels from our lineup, if they remove the same channels from all custom- the collected monies are used all-season residents and snow-
ers in our Franchise area. This effectively precludes arbitrary redaction of content from to help the people that applied birds a great summer. o
Century Village product only.
**********
“Do we really think they’re going to add programming and not charge us?” What’s Your
**********
Actually, if indeed they add programming, there will be no change in cost; the most Responsibility?
probable course of events will be a swap of equivalent programming. This has already oc-
curred; Comcast has taken away “Movieplex” and substituted “Lifetime Movie Network.”
Association Presidents are responsible
I would call that a reasonably equivalent swap. for making sure that copies of the UCO
**********
“What I think was that decisions were made at committee meetings that no one knew any-
Reporter are distributed when they are
thing about. It seems to me that there was a royal stink a few months ago about transparency published.
and openness. I’m a regular viewer of Channel 63 and always read the Reporter, but I saw no
notification of Cable Committee meetings. I can go to Security, Maintenance, Transportation,
Delegates, etc. meetings as a resident and time constraints considered, be heard or question any
items discussed or commented on. Why no notification of the Cable Committee? We are talking
about a new contract, worth a tremendous amount of money to Comcast and us and we were
told take it or leave it, without as much as a clue of what was going on.
“I am not complaining about the new contract. How could I? I have no idea what the other
companies were offering. But I was told that this was the best. What am I? Am I a child that
won’t understand the big words?”
**********
Yes, indeed, there was a major brouhaha over “Open Meetings,” of which I was a major
proponent. However, your Cable Committee was hearing from four major providers simul-
taneously, and none of them wanted the other to know what they were offering. This is very
typical in contract negotiation, the offerings and proposals are all marked “Proprietary
and Confidential.” The Cable Committee made every effort to release information in as
timely a manner as possible. Every meeting that could be open was open, but some had to
be limited to the principals involved. Some of our unit owners have come to the UCO Office
to inquire about the other Companies and their proposals; and the Cable Committee has
prepared a Decision Matrix chart showing the key components. This chart is available to
any unit owner of Century Village. Drop by the UCO Office and ask for Dave Israel; just
do not blab it to Golden Lakes.
**********
“From what I can see, UCO will be getting a $2.3 million signing bonus, plus $27 thousand
for the loss of the two remaining HBO channels — they already looted the third one.”
**********
Actually, the exact numbers are confidential and UCO has signed a Contract with a specific
confidentiality clause. However any Unit Owner may have the numbers if they so desire; just
Continued on Page 7
June 2009 THE UCO REPORTER Page 5
Two Different
Doctors’ Offices
Two patients limp into two
Investigations different medical clinics with
Louise Gerson the same complaint.
Anita J. Cruz
David Frankel Both have trouble walking VP, WPRF, Inc.
and appear to require a hip
replacement.
The first patient is exam-
ined within the hour, is X-
The Investigation Depart- knowledgeable volunteers rayed the same day and has a As you begin your plans for Sailing Area Steps — In
ment has been very busy with who take care of this Inves- time booked for surgery the a restful summer, our staff re- place of wood and sand, any-
sales, rentals, deed transfers tigation Department. Many, following week. mains busy with maintenance one visiting the sailing area
and occupancies. many thanks to Charlie, Henri, The second sees his fam- and repair issues at all WPRF now have safe, paved steps to
Our hours are Monday Jack, Sid, Ed, Abe, Cynthia, ily doctor after waiting three facilities. With fewer residents go from the grassy area down
through Thursday, 9 a.m. to Sandy, David and me for giv- weeks for an appointment, here over the next few months, to the beach. This area, once
12:45 p.m. and Fridays, 12 ing their time for our Century then waits eight weeks to see we try to take advantage of this an eyesore and a potential
Noon to 3:45 p.m. We use the Villagers. a specialist, then gets an X- time to make repairs and work safety hazard, now provides
time afterwards to complete Please make sure that any- ray, which isn’t reviewed for on improvements with the safety to those using the steps
paperwork before we leave for one living in your Association another week, and finally has least amount of inconvenience and a splash of beauty on the
the day. has been investigated and his surgery scheduled for six to our residents. beach for all residents.
Please come early to allow received a Certificate of Ap- months from then. Projects: As you travel Theater Tickets: We are
yourself plenty of time before proval. Do not use selective Why the different treatment about the community, please still accepting forms for the
we close for the day. It can enforcement. Whatever you for the two patients? take note of these recently mailing of season ticket bro-
take 15 minutes to a half hour approve for one, you should The first is a Golden Retriever. completed repairs and im- chures for the 2009-10 season.
to take care of you. approve for all!!! The second is a Senior Citizen. provements: Next year’s shows promise
We have very dedicated, Have a “cool” summer. o Next time, take me to a vet! Tennis Courts — We have to be as diverse and enter-
From the Internet resurfaced the practice/pad- taining as this past season’s
dleball court and Court #4. were, including a wonderful
The Century Vil- Thank you for your patience selection of comedy, music,
NEW Security #: 502-8103 lage Orchestra is while we made arrangements dance, Broadway, classical,
for these necessary repairs. contemporary and nostalgic
looking for musi- Theater Carpeting — Just rock and roll. If you would
In Pain? cians to fill our string as we professionally cleaned like to receive next year’s
the Card Room carpeting in brochure by mail, be sure to
Depressed? section (violin, viola, April, we had the carpeting drop off your completed form
Want Change? cello and bass). We throughout the Theater profes- at the Staff/Ticket Office no
It’s Never Too Late! sionally cleaned and Scotch later than July 17.
also need French Guard protected this month. One very unpleasant sub-
Fran Post, dom, lmt horn, percussion Any. commercial building ject has reared its ugly head
Accupunture Physician and bassoon play- needs to maintain carpeting on numerous times over the past
Licensed Massage Therapist a regular basis, but once again several months, and that is
ers. Call Rickie at we should not be cleaning up the behavior of many of our
CV Resident • Lic. #AP1665 • MA36521
HOUSE CALLS • 561-632-0098 683-0869 for more drink spills from the floor and residents and the objection-
gum from the undersides of able actions of some residents
information. the seating (no food or drink to others. WPRF has recently
June Classes is permitted in the Theater). had to suspend several resi-
All Classes Are Not Final, and Are Subject to Change Please be considerate so oth- dents once they took their
ers will not have to clean up actions to an unacceptable
Monday Classes after you and this community level on our property, with
Class Date Fee Time Room Teacher will not incur unnecessary disruptive behavior at times
No Mon classes expenses for cleaning. causing bodily harm or injury
Resident Pool — We have to others. Please be courteous
Tuesday Classes completed draining, acid to your neighbors and treat
Class Date Fee Time Room Teacher washing, cleaning and repair- others as you would have
Conv Span 6/2 no refund $20/4w + sup 1:00 pm Card B Celina ing the Resident Pool. Thank them treat you — it’s an over-
Ceramics 6/2 $36/6w 9:30 am Ceramics Gert you for your patience while worked and familiar saying,
the pool was closed. but it really works!
Plas Canvas 6/2 $20/4w 1:30 pm Sewing Dot
Shuffleboard Lights — We We welcome the long sum-
Real/Abs 6/9 $25/4w 3:00 pm Art Schwartz have completed replacement mer days ahead and hope you
Wednesday Classes of the rusted and partially in- will frequent our Clubhouse,
operative lights on the shuffle- Fitness Center and pool fa-
Class Date Fee Time Room Teacher
board courts. In their place, cilities regularly. Our staff is
Draw to See 6/3 $18/4w 9:30 am Art Schwartz you will now find we have in- ready to assist you with classes,
Line Dancing 6/3 $15/6w 10:00 am Party Charlotte stalled energy-efficient double shows, dances, movies and
fixtures on each new lamp meetings which continue unin-
Thursday Classes post. We’re happy that our terrupted throughout the sum-
Class Date Fee Time Room Teacher players now have well-lit and mer. Enjoy the many activities
Line Country 6/18 $14/6w 10:00 am Party Sylvia safe courts. we offer, and be well. o
(Beg) L/C 6/18 $14/6w 11:00 am Party Sylvia
Tai-Chi 6/4 $16/4w 10:00 am Hastings Ziffer
Paint Wkshp 5/28 $18/4w 9:30 am Art Adler If you have a transponder and
Friday Classes you sell your car, of if you move
Class Date Fee Time Room Teacher
Ceramics 6/12 $36/6w 9:30 am Ceramics Gert
within the Village or outside the
Learn Music 5/22 Free 10:00 am Music Rm B Sonja Village, please notify UCO.
Page 6 THE UCO REPORTER June 2009
Cable
Continued from Page 4
or art were to emerge, that CAC, lovely furn, rentable, mint Norwich N 2/1.5, IS cnr, 2nd fl,
Comcast would deploy it at cond New Price: $38,000 immac & MIP, furn, updated apps &
bas, small pet OK in this friendly bldg
Sheffield J, 2/1.5, 2nd
their discretion; there would
be no impact on our cost dur-
Andover G 1/1.5, 2nd fl, immac
gdn, new unit, updated kit, new Reduced Price: $39,900 fl outside cnr, immac,
ing the contract period. It is furn, roof, front dr, rentable bldg Norwich K 2/1.5, 1st fl, unfurn, up- nuer cptg, nu tile, furn,
dated appls & baths, CT, new gdnvw,
the considered belief of the New Price: $39,000
Camden P 1/1.5, 2nd fl cnr, im- bring all offers New Price: $35,000 gdnvu, walk to Fit Ctr
Committee that when our unit
owners become familiar with mac, all tiled thruout, CAC, updat- Cambridge I 1/1, 2nd fl, updated & Synagogue
the new channel lineup and ed kit & baths, encl, balc, gdnvw,
superb unit $41,000
& furn, gdnvw, close to Dorchester
pool, make offer New Price: $20,000
$1,100/mo sea
with Video on Demand, they
will be very pleased with the
entertainment value available
to them. o
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Page 8 THE UCO REPORTER June 2009
Beautification
Contest
Committee From the
Safety By Edythe Pekin
Listening Post
Pleasant Adventure:
George Franklin Choosing Best Appearing Syd Kronish
Building
Assigned by the Beautifica-
tion Committee to check all
the buildings in the Village to
Swine Flu Pandemic bacteria might linger. see which ones deserve to be Thanks for the Memories TV comedy series. My story
The very word “pandemic” Most face masks will not singled out, Kay Marvin and Century Village residents can scooped the rest of the media
is meant to frighten us. There work, and you will be wasting Edythe Pekin had this fun task. rest easy now. The TV cable that Jack had such intentions.
is no reason for anyone to your money. For a mask to We noticed on our ad- problem has been all but settled, It is hard to believe that
panic. work, it must be rated N-95, venture ride throughout the due to the magnificent efforts of radio was so deeply imbedded
When we think of the flu, it and fit your face snugly. If it is community that the ground VP David Israel and his enlight- in American homes. So let me
is important to remember that not an exact fit to your face it maintenance on the majority ened cable committee — as we list some of the all-time favor-
it has visited us every year will not work. The snug fitting of the buildings, even though all have noted in the last edition ites of radio: The Goldbergs,
for most of our lives. The flu N-95 mask will restrict your some plantings were very old, of the UCO Reporter. Hobby Lobby, Bob Hope,
last year accounted for 36,000 breathing and most of us will were well kept. Ha! My mind wanders back Our Gal Sunday, Fibber Mc-
deaths. The reality is that the not be able to breath thru it for Although there were many to yesteryear before televi- Gee and Molly, The Shadow,
flu does not cause a major more then a few minutes. favorite plants repeated sion (there was a time before Major Bowes’ Amateur Hour,
problem for us here in Century The most important thing throughout the Village, we TV?!?). Those were the days, Father Knows Best, Burns and
Village. With flu shots and our to remember is that this is not also saw a variety of differ- my friends, when nearly every Allen, Duffy’s Tavern, Kate
open environment, we do not Mexico. Our hospitals will ent plants. home had one radio, as com- Smith, The Lone Ranger, and
have a major flu problem. be able to treat you with very We had been instructed pared to today’s “videots,” The Andrew Sisters.
The current flu is affecting few problems. Remember to make our judgment on whose every home has at least It’s a new world today, a new
young people, not seniors. The that next year, it will be very the overall look, including four or five TV sets of various versatile variety of competitive
best way of contracting the important to get your flu shot. the painting and placement sizes — sometime depending programming, a new invasion
flu is in enclosed places, not Your health and safety com- of flora. on how many children are in concerning computers with its
large places like Publix, or our mittee receives all updates We recommend as a good the family. YouTube and Google with a
Clubhouse. To avoid the flu, it from County Health as well idea before planting to go The jump from radio to more personal impact.
is best to use antibacterial hand as the CDC. We will be sure around and look at what other video came shortly after World So, hats off to President
cleaner or wipes after touching to let you know when it is OK plants have been used and how War II. But some movie stars George Loewenstein and Vice
items such as handrails where to panic. o they look at different times of and entertainers were skeptical President David Israel for
the year. to try the new medium. their knowledge of the kind
FAQ from AARP wrinkles? Don’t forget to check out I can personally recall my of programs best suited for
Q: Where can men over the age A: Take off your glasses. the Mounts Botanical Gardens special interview as a feature CV residents — for the lowest
of 60 find younger, sexy women Q: Why should 60+ year old as well. o writer for the AP in New York prices available.
who are interested in them? people use valet parking? with entertainer Jack Benny, As Bob Hope would say in
A: Try a bookstore under A: Valets don’t forget where Gate Pass: $3.25 for 90 who had just arrived in the his signature song Thanks for
fiction. they park your car. days. New Transponder: Big Apple to sign a special the Memories, we conclude
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Rolling Out the Boxes — Cable, That Is and DVDs at the time of in- Dvice local and blow the rest on food.
By Antoinette Salometo stallation. Any problems will The site dvice.com, pow- The Acer Ferrari 5000 lap-
There’s been a lot of talk about the new cable contract with Com- be taken care of at that time. ered by the SciFi Channel, top is so-called because it uses
cast and I was curious to see what was going on and when we could However, for most of the in- fuels our vice for gizmos, gad- the same carbon-fiber casing
expect the changes. So, I attended the Cable committee meeting on stallation period in the Village, gets and other devices. Here’s as Formula One race vehicles.
May 8 and got a lot of useful information. Let me share with you. Comcast will have a tech — so just a sampler of the science And it’s pretty fast under the
As you are probably aware, the rates will be going up about if there’s a problem, there will nonfiction seen: hood, so don’t use it while
five dollars a month for cable programming. It’s not possible be someone available to help. So you think the iPhone is driving.
for UCO to change the rates we are currently paying, because Change is sometimes difficult, an overpriced pretentious cell- You’d have to be cuckoo not
coupons have already been printed and distributed for the year. but for some of us, this is our first phone with too much stuff and to want the Chococlock! This
So UCO will be paying the additional rates for those connected step into the “Digital Age,” let’s not enough phone. Wait’ll you cuckoo-style clock dispenses
with the new boxes until the New Year. In 2010, the additional consider it an adventure. o hear that Wal-Mart is selling candy (or anything around that
monies will be included in our maintenance fees. the iPhone! There’s a catch: size) on the hour. It’s only $35,
What do we get for the additional money? A digital box and It’s not only underpriced, it’s plus shipping from Europe, which
remote will be installed, so that we can receive 83 channels of Channel 63 Memo undermemory. Unless you’re brings the final total to…can I
Basic and Expanded Basic, Digital Starter, Video on Demand The Channel 63 lineup is as follows: David Hume Kennerly, you settle for a Mickey Mouse watch?
and 48 music channels. They have kept most of our Basic and All UCO, Special and Town Hall Meetings should get by on four gigs. Wanna listen to the radio
Expanded Basic channels and included a few more (see schedule appear at 56 minutes past the hour until 6 Eazo, a Chinese computer but don’t wanna hear jocks or
in the May Reporter), but the additions are interesting. minutes after the next hour. company, puts something in ads? Now you can: Catch the
I checked out what Video on Demand was and found it to be Odd Hours show Announcements and Classes. their setups no American com- PopCatcher radio, which will
an interesting mix of new and vintage movies (they say 6,000), Even Hours show Clubs and Organizations. pany does — luxury. For up scan through stations and, as
documentaries, shows, etc. My personal favorite will be the The recorded Delegate Assembly will be to $50,000, you can buy a a bonus, record the songs on
48 music channels — which run the gambit from classical to shown for five days at 9:00 am and 6:00 pm. desktop with wood paneling, your MP3 player. They finally
hip-hop, a little something for everyone. All requests for your information to be Swarovski crystals or magne- invented a VCR for FM!
We’ve lost HBO, but this can be added individually or if
shown must use the provided form at the
sium casing. Or you can buy From the Internet
UCO office. Instructions are on the form.
there was 100% participation at a cost of five dollars a month
per unit. In addition, the equipment will be upgraded so that
any changes in the broadcast signals will be received on our
analog TVs. Comcast has also agreed to supply Channel 63 with ARTHRITIS PAIN?
upgraded equipment, which they will repair as needed. This is
important, as 63 is our communications tool in the Village — NOW THERE IS
the place to go for updated information.
Now, you are going to want to know about boxes for your A SOLUTION!
additional TVs. Our current cable will continue to broadcast
the Basic and Expanded Basic that we have. However, we will RECENTLY APPROVED TREATMENT
receive up to two additional boxes later in the year or early
January. These boxes will not offer the enhanced package, but
will assure that the current programming on Channels 2 thru
AT NO COST, IF YOU QUALIFY.
100 can be received by analog TVs. Once again, if you would
prefer additional programming — tell the representatives when
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL:
you make your appointment. There is no additional charge for
these two boxes.
561-312-0912
When can we expect to see some changes? The plan is to
start distributing and installing new cable boxes as early as
OR 561-762-7672
June. Representatives of Comcast, Christine Saxon and Larry
Lewis, stated that they were heading a group at Comcast to plan
and initiate the installations. The plan that they brought to the
Cable Committee, for their input and agreement, was the topic
of the meeting.
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Beginning in early June, specific Associations will be advised
that their unit owners can come to the Clubhouse to set up an Const & Design No Service
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appointment for installation of the boxes. This process will be
ongoing and continue till every unit has been hooked up. The
notification will be on Channel 63, billboards, calls, etc. The 22 yrs Plm Bch Cty
unit owner is responsible for setting up the appointment with
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special programming they want or currently have. There will HONEST
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and problems. Any unit owners physically unable to get to the
Clubhouse to make this appointment will be advised of a number Remodeling AFFORDABLE
to call and the tech will assist you in making the changes.
At the time of installation, the Comcast tech will train you Kitchen/Baths Stop-ups,
on the new equipment, but should you need more help or have
questions, there will be ongoing training in the Clubhouse. Repairs Water Heaters
Comcast will be responsible for servicing and repairing their
equipment at no charge to the unit owner, but should your FREE IN-HOUSE Repairs
problem be in your equipment (TV, VCR, DVD), there will be
a charge. Calling a service representative to walk you through DESIGN Remodeling
a problem could save you this charge.
Now, for the question of “Snowbirds” — how will they get We do it all!!!
hooked up? Starting in June, those residents who are here will Member
receive their new equipment and training. Comcast is aware that
possibly 50% of our residents will not be here till late autumn
or early winter. They will be scheduling additional installations
for November and January. As the residents come back, they
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Comcast techs will assist you in hooking up your VCRs
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Consumer Traps • Few leases address the received an email offering her to pay you for something, Trap
need to move for a job. Mi- a job she could do from home. insist on a cashier’s check Brad’s Lake Worth home is
and Tips chael should make his move She would be a secret shopper for the exact amount, pref- upside-down. He now owes
By Dennis Moore known to the landlord in helping the business evaluate erably from a local bank. more than it is worth, and even
Palm Beach County writing as soon as possible. various companies. She agreed • Why can’t the bank tell if worse, he is one month behind
Consumer Affairs Division Working amicably with the and was sent her first assign- the check or money order is on his mortgage. In the road
********** landlord will give Michael ment along with a check. Edna fake? With current technol- median, he saw a sign for a
Topic: Know Your Lease the best chance to minimize was to cash the check and wire ogies crooks can make very company that claimed they
Before You Break It! lease-breaking penalties. the bulk of the money using convincing fake checks could reduce his mortgage
Trap • If Brenda’s request for two different money transfer which can take weeks to payment, modify his loan and
After a long period of unem- repair is ignored by the companies. She was to keep be discovered. You are re- reduce the amount he owed.
ployment, Michael finally got landlord, her next phone ten percent of the money as sponsible for any funds you Brad paid the company $1,400
a job offer in North Florida. call should be to Code En- payment. Edna followed the withdraw against a check up-front to start the process.
He needs to relocate in order forcement for Palm Beach instructions only to later dis- presented to the bank. Don’t Now, when he calls the com-
to be employed. Brenda is a County or her municipality cover the check was a fake assume a check is good un- pany all he gets are excuses
single mom whose electricity to request an inspection. and the bank was holding her less you know the person or and delays.
keeps going out. A roof leak Code violations will result responsible for the full amount until the bank can confirm Tips
was repaired but Sam’s water- in mandated repairs by the of the check. the check has cleared. Loan modifications are
damaged furniture was not. property owner. She should Tips • Resources: www.fake- complex and more difficult
What do these three have in also call Consumer Affairs. How to recognize fake checks.org; www.ftc.gov; to achieve than advertised.
common? They want to break Giving the landlord the op- check scams: www.nclnet.org; www. Whether a loan can be modi-
their leases by vacating their portunity to make repairs • Variations: It can start with fraud.org. fied depends on variables
apartments early. will save Brenda a lot of an offer to pay you to work ********** including property type, em-
Tips trouble. Breaking her lease as a “shopper.” You could Topic: Loan Modifications
Carefully read the entire should be her last resort. receive an “advance” on — Not So Easy Continued on Page 23
lease agreement before mak- • Sam’s lease likely has a sweepstakes you’ve “won.”
ing a decision you may regret. clause stating the landlord is This might be the first “pay-
What you don’t know may not liable for any damage to ment” from the millions of
I’m cleaning apartments
cost you! Just like a signed personal property. Renter’s dollars promised to you for in your neighborhood
contract, failure to honor a
lease could result in financial
insurance provides addition- agreeing to transfer money and can do yours.
al protection. If Sam breaks from a foreign country to
penalties. In this economy, his lease over this issue, he your checking account. Call me for my old-
no one can afford debts that will probably incur costly • You are sent a check but
may be avoided. The Florida fashioned personal service.
penalties and perhaps a trip are required to wire money
Landlord/Tenant Act requires to court to enforce the lease. back. There is no legitimate Not an agency.
written notice to landlords ********** reason for someone who is
when vacating, whether early Topic: Fake Check Scams giving you money, to ask Lorena
or at lease end. Many leases Trap you to wire money back to 561-585-3256/561-503-7515 cel
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ship in the Palm Beach County done later in the fall. For thosewe have remained strong and
Recreation Tennis
Jerry
Senior League and our trophy
is on display in the clubhouse.
residents who wish to join the
Tennis Club, see Tom Speerin
our Club has grown. More
people have been coming
Goldberg Our other team playing on at the Somerset Tennis Center down to the docks and are
Ladies’ Golf hard courts in Division 2 of during weekday mornings. learning how to sail under the
Sylvia As the height of this tennis the South Palm Beach Se- direction of Helga Lieb.
Whiting season draws to a very suc- nior League ended the season Sailing We encourage anyone in-
cessful conclusion, the mem- in second place. Gail terested in learning to sail to
The Turtle Bay Ladies’ Golf bership of the Tennis Club, Fei
The Club’s concluding come out and give it a try,
League season is again coming which now consists of 85 Men’s Tournament held last you will enjoy the experience
to a close. Fifty-seven mem- residents, would like to thank As we bid a fond farewell and will be welcomed by
month, with the entry of 14 of
bers played and celebrated all those who have devoted to the snowbirds, we now all the Club members. Sum-
our resident players, was won
at our end-of-the-year Tour- their time and effort toward take time to reflect on the past mer doesn’t mean sailing is
by Alan Cutler, our Club Presi-
nament Luncheon/Meeting making it so. From our “Wel- season and be thankful for the over, rather it means, come on
dent, and myself. The finalists,
on March 31. President Dot come Back” breakfast to our wonderful club that we have down and step into the nauti-
who also were awarded cer-
Rogers chaired the meeting closing “Club Picnic,” and all here in Century Village.
tificates and prizes, included cal world of Sailing Sunfish.
and thanked the members for the tournaments in between, Although we have gone Happy Sails to You!
John Margalotti, Richard Mie-
their help and support. The we have all enjoyed the ac- through some difficult times
zianko, and Vladamir Vidov.
League Tournament winners tivities at our Tennis Center. A adjusting to the cutbacks and
were announced by co-chairs special thanks goes out to Tom
Our Tennis Center will re-
other inconveniences, the Snorkel Club
main open to all our members Pat
Pat Mongiello and Barbara Speerin, our Center Director, Century Navy is raising their
and new players during the Izzo
Cornish. The three day tourna- who sees to it that all of our masts and still doing a lot of
hot summer months. It would
ment featured special gifts for players’ needs are met. smooth sailing. From the Fan- As I sit to write this final
be preferable to use the courts
each day of play and competi- We are also very proud of tastic Breakfast, to the Luau, piece, I am reflecting upon
during the early hours of the
tion for longest drive, closest the accomplishments of our monthly pot lucks, Tuesday a highly promising season
morning as we have no lighting
to the pin and best score. A Tennis Teams this season. Our races, Thursday Regattas, Fri- which turned sour by a very
for evening play. The resurfac-
highlight for play is “Most “traveling soft court” team day Navigational Races, and
ing of those courts that are in
Honest.” won the Division 3 Champion- our Enthusiastic Cheerleaders, Continued on Page 23
poor condition is slated to be
Tournament winners in the
18 Hole category were Class
A: First Place, Barbara Cor-
nish; Second Place, Pat Mon-
giello. Class B: First Place,
Carol Bannister, and Second
Place tie, Julie Lasalle and
Lolly Pollack. 9 Hole Win-
ners — Class A: First Place,
Rosemarie Vitullo; Second
Place, Anna May Lopiccolo.
Class B: First Place, Marilyn
Radonski; Second Place, Lou-
ise McPartland.
Special Tournament Com-
petitions were held on each
day of the Tournament. March
3 winners were 18 Holes: Edie
Reiter — Closest to Pin; Pat
Mongiello — Longest Drive.
9 Holes: Marilyn Radonski
— Longest Drive. March 10,
18 Holes: Maxine Bodman
— Closest to Pin, Barbara
Cornish — Longest Drive. 9
Holes: Rosemarie Vitullo —
Longest Drive. March 17; 18
Holes: Betty Libby — Clos-
est to Pin, Barbara Cornish
— Longest Drive. 9 Holes:
Juggie Gaum — Closest to
Pin; Faye Rosseti — Longest
Drive. Special recognition was
given to the “Most Honest,”
Beverly Klein and Carolyn
MacAllaster. Congratulations
to all our tournament winners.
Captain’s Choice play on
March 31 winners: First Place,
Cornish, Klein, Radonski; and
Second Place, Zeino, Rudnic,
Vitullo. Our league will con-
tinue as long as the course is
open. Summer play begins
at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesdays.
Information about the league
is available in the office (see
Debbie) or the Membership
Committee, Renee (471-8856)
or Edie (686-5143). Please
join us for supportive and fun
league play.
June 2009 THE UCO REPORTER Page 23
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Kurt Weiss CAMDEN I unfurnished, carpet, gardenview $550
WINDSOR B furnished, carpet ceramic tile $525
ANDOVER C furn., carpet, encl tile porch, glass top range $550
CHATHAM S furnished, carpet, waterview $500
CAMBRIDGE B furn/unfurnished, ceramic tile $350
NORTHAMPTON R furnished, new carpet, freshly painted $475
The Golf Course — Again? lished in the UCO Reporter EASTHAMPTON B unfurn, green carpet, new appliances $400
When in the mid-summer BERKSHIRE G furnished, carpet, ceramic tile $400
(issues May, June, July, and SALISBURY G furnished, carpet, ceramic tile $595
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golf course and his prospec- formed that the owner of the BERKSHIRE G furnished, near west gate, rent to own $400
tive buyer, D.R. Horton, fi- GROUND FLOOR 1 BED/1 BATH
golf course would apply for a CHATHAM S furn, carpet, waterview $500
nally gave up, many among us zoning change, which would KENT G furnished, ceramic tile, carpet, own pool $475
thought that this was the end. enable him to sell it to D.R. CAMDEN L furnished, carpet, near west gate $600
It now appears that we are in KENT I furnished, carpet, next to laundry room $450
Horton, who then would build CAMDEN L unfurnished, ceramic tile, near pool $525
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have forgotten what occurred KINGSWOOD A furnished, carpet, ceramic tile $550
are adjacent to the golf course, CANTERBURY I furnished, carpet, stall shower $600
in 2005 or did not live in the are Southampton, Golf’s Edge BERKSHIRE G furnished, carpet new appliances, near west gate $500
Village at that time. and Greenbrier. When this SALISBURY F furnished, ceramic tile, carpet, gardenview $575
Let me repeat the pertinent CANTERBURY H furnished, ceramic tile, new appliances $550
became known unit owners NORTHAMPTON R furnished, carpet, near pool $550
facts of this episode, all of in Southampton, joined later NORTHAMPTON N unfurnished, carpet, waterview $495
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Continued on Page 42 ANDOVER E furnished, carpet, ceramic tile $600
CHATHAM N furnished, carpet, linoleum $500
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Largemouth and SHEFFIELD D furnished, near fitness center, garden view $600
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Peacock Bass Fishing SOUTHHAMTON B furn, carpet , large patio $500
STRATFORD O furn/unfurn., carpet, ceramic tile, waterview $650
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SOUTHAMPTON A furn, carpet, development has own pool $550
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HASTINGS B furn/unfurn, pergo floors, gardenview $575
EASTHAMPTON F furnished, carpet, near east gate $495
NORWICH C furnished, carpet, gardenview $500
SALISBURY F furnished, new appliances, ceramic tile $525
NORWICH H upgrades galore!! ceramic tile, furnished $550
GROUND FLOOR 1 BED/1.5 BATH
NORWICH L unfurnished, carpet $450
SHEFFIELD N furnished, very clean, carpet/ceramic tile $600
KENT I furnished, near Kent pool $550
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CANTERBURY F furnished, lower set back, near pool $550
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COVENTRY B unfurnished, 1 bath, central air $650
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WINDSOR F furnished, ceramic tile, gardenview $600
STRATFORD K furnished, larger patio, ceiling fans $600
WALTHAM B furnished, carpet, new roof $600
WINDSOR G partly furnished, ceramic tile, garden view $575
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NORTHAMPTON J furnished, waterview $600
GROUND FLOOR CORNER 2 BED1.5/2 BATH
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Safety to be removed in emergency We want to wish you all ers license is a privilege, not Office’s Crime Prevention and
By George Franklin situations, this can save time a very healthy safe summer a right. Your license can be Fraud Units, The Palm Beach
Well, folks, I guess the sea- and costly repairs. Have you season and will be looking for taken away from you for many County State Attorney’s Office
son is wrapping itself up now; removed valuables? It is a very your return in the fall. Until reasons by the DMV. You and some of our committee
the snowbirds are starting to good idea nowadays, with GPS next time, be safe out there! must drive with caution at all members speaking on hazard-
leave and things seem to be a and other electrical items that ********** times. Be a defensive driver, ous materials, driver safety and
bit quieter here in the Village. are used. These are attractive Well, folks, as you know not an offensive one. Serious emergency medical informa-
Now, what safety tips am nuisances and could lead to this article is written every accidents as this one can and tion. Many persons were taking
I going to speak about in this car breaking and entry, and the month to help protect all of our must be avoided at all costs. notes and many questions were
issue? Let’s start with persons loss of a valuable product, not residents by explaining many The car appeared to me to asked of our guest speakers.
leaving for the season. Have to mention the vehicle damage. different options to help keep be totaled from what I saw and After the meeting, speakers
you left a key to your unit In the event you need to be our residents safe and secure. the costs of the Fire Rescue I stayed and made themselves
with the President or a neigh- contacted, you should always Over the course of this past am sure was expensive. The available to our residents for
bor and asked that the unit be sure someone in your build- year, I have written many ar- hospital bills for four people further questions and answers.
be checked periodically? If ing has your emergency contact ticles on Driver Safety what to will be monstrous I am sure, Folks, I know that there are
you have left a car here, have information at all times. We all do and not to do to avoid motor and a palm tree possibly is many of our residents that now
you removed all valuables? know how hot it gets here in the vehicle accidents. Yesterday, ruined and will have to be re- will not be victims of crime
Locked it? Left the key to the summertime. Driving with the April 14, 2009, I was watching placed. This is what happens or accidents. This was a very
car with a friend? Do your windows up, air conditioner on the six O’clock news and low with motor vehicle accidents. successful program. We are
friends and the Association and radio going could possibly and behold, Century Village Now, if this accident was looking forward to our next
have your summer address be a problem. You must be alert was in the headlines. caused by anything other than meeting to be held sometime
and phone number? Emer- at all times while driving. For those of you that did a medical condition, it could in November. Look for the in-
gency contact information? Check your rear and side view not catch this news item, it have been avoided. Please, formation that will be coming
Let’s look at some of these mirrors constantly. Keep right at seems one of our residents in please pay attention to what out and don’t miss the meet-
suggestions. In case of wa- all times unless passing another the Somerset area drove into you are doing when behind the ing! It promises to be another
ter pipes bursting or fire or vehicle, keep your eye on the three people and then a palm wheel driving. good one! Until the next time,
other problems, the key to traffic flow — and very impor- tree and almost into the lake! On another more pleasant be safe out there!
your unit should always be tant — the law that says if there is A very serious accident as all note: Our Third Annual Safety **********
available to the Association an emergency vehicle on the side four persons were taken to the Committee Town Hall Meeting Folks, well I hate to write
and or a neighbor or friend. If of the road, you must move over local hospitals. Not knowing was held April 14 and a total of what I am going to write, but
a problem should occur and into the next lane. This is very all the facts on this accident 63 persons attended. Not a bad it seems that it is a necessary
entrance must be gained to the important, as a traffic accident but just seeing the news report showing, but it could have been evil and needs to be done.
unit, having a key can avoid or traffic stop-by, officers can be lends me to believe that either better. There was some won- On April 15, I wrote about
costly repairs from breaking distracting. By moving over, you the driver was not paying at- derful speakers from agencies the serious motor vehicle ac-
a window or door to gain are helping to keep the area clear tention to their driving or was in our area, such as the Senior cident here in the Somerset
entrance. Your vehicle that and will avoid accidents. You can in a medical situation. vs. Crime project of the Florida area. The morning of the 16th,
you have left here…is the key be cited for failure to move left; I cannot impress upon all Attorney General’s Office, it was reported to me there
available? Again, in case it has this is the law. of our residents that a driv- Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Continued on Page 34
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The Reader’s Arts & Entertainment gust 30. A final time for the scheduled to co-star with Gor- The economy: Ballet Flor-
Continued from Page 39 publicist: “A badly wounded don McConnell in the open- ida ended this season early
Corner and The Four Seasons, plays confederate soldier returns to ing show of Florida Stage’s for lack of funds. The dance
By Lenore Velcoff a three-week run beginning his Jewish plantation on the 2009-2010 season. It’s a World company is still struggling
I read the book Multiple March 10 (all other shows are last day of the Civil War. He Premiere by Seth Rozin en- to obtain additional mon-
Blessings by Kate and Jon one week only), and Burn the encounters his former slaves, titled Two Jews Walk into A ies. Palm Beach Opera has
Gosselin and Beth Carson Floor, a dazzling display of also Jewish, and begs them War. “Hysterically funny and scheduled a thrilling 2009-
because during the summer, ballroom dancing, stirs all the to take care of him. The final amazingly poignant,” to return 2010 season that includes
when I am away from my hec- juices May 4 (832-7469 or climax, set to the backdrop of to the words of a publicist, “in Verdi’s Otello, Mozart’s Don
tic life here in Century Village, www.kravis.org/broadway). a Passover Seder, will resonate a dilapidated old synagogue Giovanni and Bizet’s Carmen,
I watch their TV show Jon & The Caldwell Theatre with you long after.” (877- in Kabul during the final days but it opens with non-operatic
Kate Plus Eight and enjoy it. Company (Boca Raton) has 245-7432 or www.caldwell- of the Taliban regime, the one performances of Beethoven’s
The show is about a couple two summer shows: Vices: theatre.com) thing that binds the Jewish Choral Symphony, probably
who have twins and then sex- A Love Story is a World Pre- Additional Notes community together is — they as a means to cut down on the
tuplets. miere musical. Says the pub- The Kravis Center pres- hate each other’s guts.” The expenses necessary for oper-
The sextuplets are ador- licist: “The pastiche musical ents a dance show, Celtic play was inspired by a true atic sets. o
able and fun to watch grow. style encompasses Manhattan Woman, which has become story. I myself was in Kabul
However, the book is not about Transfer, Queen, Celine Dion very popular thanks to Public in pre-Taliban days. Although Do not hire any handy-
them or their twin sisters — it and Patti LaBelle, with 30s Television. May 29 and 30 are Afghanistan’s population is men, contractors or paint-
is about Kate Gosselin, their musicals tossed in for good the dates. overwhelming Muslim, I met ers without seeing a copy of
mother. She shares her per- Elsewhere, the economic Afghans who believe that they their license and insurance.
measure. The dance style will
spective on the pregnancies, downturn has hit the local are descendents of “the lost Remember, if the work-
be instantly recognizable to
births and early months of the ers do not have insurance
fans of So You Think You Can entertainment industry hard. tribes of Israel.” Afghanistan
lives of her eight children. The and are injured on your
Dance.” I couldn’t have said Avi Hoffman’s New Vista was, and I’m certain still is,
book covers the part of the property, you can be sued
that better myself! Running Theatre is busily fund-raising an interesting place. I’ll have
Gosselin’s life that watchers and may also be held re-
dates are July 8-August 2. The but may not take in enough more to say about Florida sponsible for any damage
of their show are not familiar Whipping Man by Matthew to carry on to next season. Stage’s next season is a future that they may cause to
with — the early years of their Lopez runs August 12-Au- Meanwhile, Avi himself is column. your Association.
life together, the twins and the
entire sextuplet pregnancy
experience.
The book is narrated by
Kate, though Jon’s name is
listed as one of the authors. It
is also obvious that Kate told
her story to Beth Carson who,
in turn, wrote the book. Kate
states that she is “godly,” but
she hardly shows any action
to support this. There is lots of
talk of God and lots of thanks
to many people, but I did not
find her sincere and I did not
believe much of what she
wrote. Throughout the book,
she seems to defend her ac-
tions, yet you get the feeling
of her “sense of entitlement.”
Kate Gosselin is a control
freak and her husband has the
patience of a saint. While we
learn about Kate, we learn
little about Jon and just a bit
about their families.
This is a “grandma” book.
It is easy reading and keeps
your attention, but I could
have done without the heavy
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Specifically, I have estab- to this effort. We will be able
lished a Gang & Gun Unit to to target “super-predators”
work closely with local, state who are abusing our children
and federal investigators in right here and sending the re- Email: phankin1@yahoo.com
dismantling gangs in our area. sulting pornography through
The Gang & Gun Unit will the Internet. This extraor-
work with the Sheriff’s Vio- dinary partnership will use
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lent Crimes Task Force and the sophisticated computer data
municipal police departments mining to identify the worst
to investigate and prosecute sexual predators.
the leadership of the local Consistent with my pledge
gangs. We also are designat- to make this County the safest
ing one of our prosecutors as place to be a child, I have cre-
a special prosecutor in the U.S. ated the Special Victims Unit
Attorney’s Office to handle (SVU) which will investigate
our gun cases. Currently, we and prosecute crimes against
can obtain tougher sentences children and sex offenses. I
in federal court for many of have assigned senior prosecu-
those cases. tors to this Unit who share my
Additionally, I have estab- vision that there is no higher
lished a Public Integrity Unit calling than to protect our chil-
to investigate and prosecute dren and to vindicate the rights
official corruption and mis- of victims of sexual abuse.
conduct matters. I have staffed Finally, we face a continu-
that section with a senior ing financial crisis. That means
prosecutor and an experienced we are being required to do
investigator. I hope to be a more with less. We remain
leader in restoring a climate of committed to keeping you safe
accountability to this county. I, by holding those who harm us
however, remain mindful that responsible and accountable.
we have hundreds of elected That commitment does not
and appointed officials who change with economic cycles.
serve selflessly and without I love my job. Thank you
any glory to better our com- for allowing me to contribute
munity. to the community as the State
As I promised, I have de- Attorney.
veloped and started a Spe- Contact Mr. McAuliffe at
cial Prosecutor Program that 401 North Dixie Highway, West
brings in private practice attor- Palm Beach, FL, 33401-4209,
neys to help prosecute misde- or phone 561-355-7100. o
Kurt’s Opinions with D.R. Horton were unpro- about 220 buildings (up to Let me assure you that Jeff’s Movies at Home
Continued from Page 25 ductive. three stories) — a density akin replacement will see things There’s a site called hulu.
by owners in Golf’s Edge and It should be stressed that our to a densely populated housing our way, as will the majority com that you can see full length
Greenbrier, organized a “Pro- County Commissioner, Jeff project. (four members) of the County movies on the Internet at home,
active Committee for Century Koons, made it quite clear that The “revival” of the failed Commission. legally, without a catch. Noth-
Village” to fight the zoning he does not back the proposed attempt to bring about a radi- Precondition for our future ing to buy or download. All you
change. zoning change (See his letter cal change in our way of life success in preventing any zon- have to do is have broadband
The reasons for our op- in the UCO Reporter, June requires — again — a clear ing change of the golf course DSL and sit through commer-
position were clear: When 2005 issue, Page one). decision by UCO and its Presi- adversely effecting us, is that cials every few minutes. While
we purchased our units, it No further attempts were dent to once again stand up we all stick together, present a you can, check out:
was evident the golf course made to bring about a zoning and do what is necessary to common front and do not get The Manhattan Project:
was one of the amenities we change and this episode came maintain and preserve our way entangled in anything which It’s a weird science project.
should be able to use and that to an end late summer-early of life and to ascertain what is not in the best interest of It’s the 80s. It’s (not) a bar-
it should not be zoned for any autumn 2005. It was not to was promised to us — is kept. Century Village. o rel of laughs when a student
other purpose, but as a golf end then, however, and we Rumor has it, that this new makes an atomic bomb as
course in perpetuity. Many now witness a renewed effort attempt for a zoning change UCO Office his homework. John Lithgow
owners purchased their units to bring about a zoning change is made now, because our
because we could enjoy large
Hours: Monday (Footloose) plays the teacher.
which would permit the course County Commissioner Jeff Missing: Sissy Spacek (Car-
green open areas in the back owner to build 600-plus hous- Koons cannot run for reelec- thru Thursday, 9:00
rie) in a real horror story: A father
of our buildings. ing units. tion (term limit) and whoever am-1:00 pm; Fri- searches for his lost son in South
The Pro-Active Commit- Let me stress that the Vil- would replace him should be
tee’s viewpoints were adopted
day, 12:00 noon- America (don’t laugh: Jack Lem-
lage and UCO, its elected easier to “persuade.” Ours is mon, The Odd Couple).
by the rest of the Village and a representatives and admin- a Democratic voting district. 4:00 pm.
From the Internet
public gathering of well over a istration, joined the areas
thousand made it clear that this adjacent to the golf course,
attempt to change the zoning not just out of sympathy, but
would be fought before the for reasons which have direct
zoning commission, and if impact on our way of life.
necessary, before the County The contemplated new
Commission, and — as a last housing project will not be an
resort — in court. Many who adult community for people 55
wished to participate in the and older. It stands to reason
gathering had to be turned to assume that in such a com-
away. There were no parking munity there will be many
areas left around the Temple, children, among them many
which had to be used since the authorized to drive. There
Clubhouse was destroyed. would be between 600 and 800
A motion in the Friday, May additional cars, which would
6, Delegate Assembly meet- add a heavy additional bur-
ing overwhelmingly backed den to the already overloaded
the rejection of D.R. Horton’s traffic around Haverhill, also
proposals. This led to a deci- Okeechobee and Military
sion by UCO to take the lead in Trail, one of the foremost
the fight and UCO’s President accident-prone intersections
made this position known, in the County.
publishing it in the UCO Also consider this: The to-
Reporter issue of June 2005 tal original combined area of
(Page one — from the Desk Century Village and the golf
of President Bob Marshall). course is 640 acres of which
He also created an “Advisory the golf course area amounts
Council,” whose task it was to to 70 acres, or one-ninth of
consider any future attempt to the total area. In the 570 acres
bring about a rezoning of the of the Village there are 315
golf course. Future meetings buildings. They intend to erect
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