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37 ISSUE 10 •• OFFICIAL
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ORGANIZATIONOFOFCENTURY
CENTURY VILLAGE,
VILLAGE, WEST
WEST PALM
PALM BEACH,
BEACH, FLORIDA
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• NOVEMBER 2021

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VOL. 37 ISSUE 11 • OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF UNITED CIVIC ORGANIZATION OF CENTURY VILLAGE, WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA • NOVEMBER 2018

HAVE
A SAFE
Hurricane Season is
June 1 to November 30
FALL!
INSIDE
President's Report..................................2 Delegate Assembly Minutes...................8 Organization News...............................23
Editorial.................................................3 Delegate Assembly Attendance..............8 WPRF News..........................................23 REMINDER
UCO Officer's Reports.............................4 Legal: Life Estates.................................10 The Reader's Corner.............................25
Property Manager's Report....................5 October Tax Talk...................................11 Restaurant Review...............................26 D E LE G AT E M E E T I N G
Treasurer's Report..................................6 October Property News........................12 Nutrition and Health............................28 Friday 10/1/21
Maintenance..........................................6 Palm Beach County News.....................13 No Passport Required...........................32 9:30AM in the Theater
Transportation.......................................6 Clerk Report.........................................15 Fun Facts and Holidays for October......33
Security..................................................7 Around the Bases.................................18 The Cisco Kid........................................34 Email articles & comments:
ucoreporterwpb@gmail.com
Insurance...............................................7 Letters to the Editor.............................19 Think About This..................................35
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.............7 October Club List..................................20 Notables Born in October.....................35
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The President’s
ReportBy Dave Israel Responses re Sale of the
BY: RUTH DREISS AND
Medical Building
DAV E I S R A E L

In the President’s column in the September edition of the UCO so this is not an option). A single group could turn the Village into a
Reporter, we published information regarding the establishment of a religious community, rather than a residential one with activities for all.
synagogue in the CV Medical Building. We requested comments on this They are not a friendly people, preferring to be with their own clan.
item of interest. Following are responses to some of the questions and Using the roads for synagogue access. Concerns about what the
concerns. Roadway Agreement is. Does this mean outsiders will be able to enter?
As of September 10th, 37 responses (10 positive, 27 negative) were So, what is The Roadway Agreement?
received regarding the purchase of the Medical Building. As mentioned In January of 1994, UCO entered into a Roadway Agreement with
in that column, a request for a meeting with UCO, by the attorney and Village Management, Inc., WPRF and DX Properties, now collectively
his three resident clients was made in July. That meeting was held, where WPRF Inc. This is the Management organization of our Recreation
the following was presented: Facility. The purpose of the Roadway Agreement was to transfer title of
The proposal was to buy the building and use approximately 10,000 sq. the roads to UCO while reserving easement rights for ingress and egress
ft. on the lower floor for the purpose of a Chassidic synagogue and library to the various WPRF employees and business guests.
(for use of religious books). The synagogue would be open to all resident It has been amended over the years to accommodate the various
orthodox Shabbat observers. Traffic would not be impacted because business entities in the Medical Center, such as Walgreens, etc. If the
driving is forbidden on the Sabbath. As an accessory, the plan includes a congregants of the proposed synagogue were to come from outside the
future swimming pool for their own use in the back of the property. They Village, the Agreement would have to be modified. Also, modification
claim this is not a Mikvah for ritual bathing. would be required to allow the building to be a place of worship and to
The reason for buying the building for their congregants (said to be permit the swimming pool.
150 in season and 50 out of season) is the hardship in crossing Haverhill Suggestion was received that CV should buy the building and collect
Rd. to get to Congregation Aitz Chaim by their elderly worshippers. The the rents. (at what cost?) The last sale of the building was over Seven
businesses in the building would remain because their rents would pay Million Dollars.
for the cost of the building. A direct answer to the question as to whether Increased intensity of use of the building on every day, including
business would be able to be conducted on Saturday was emphatically Saturdays. The Chassidim are known to attend synagogue every day,
YES. Although they are in contract, closing wasn’t expected for two or many times a day. Congestion will be created at a major corner of the
three months which would be about now. Those are the facts presented. Village with foot and vehicular traffic during the week.
Concerns focused predominantly on the same issues. Here are some: One respondent wrote that purchase of the building will not interfere
Once sold, there is no guarantee that businesses would remain. These with the existing synagogues and will create a desire for others to
businesses, particularly Walgreen’s is valuable to all CV residents where become residents. (While this is a positive thought, it is that which is
they pick up their prescriptions and need road access. One respondent feared – the takeover of CV by more Chassidim becoming residents in the
claimed to have experienced the same type of situation elsewhere, where Village. The writer was recognized as one of the buyers who owns units
businesses were boycotted by a group of Chassidim because they were in four areas of the CV).
open on the Sabbath and all of them failed as a result. It is feared that There is an “eruv'' on Haverhill Rd. (a very fine line high in the air,
once the building is sold, there is no guarantee that the businesses will easily mistaken for an electric or telephone wire) connecting CV to
remain. Aitz Chaim, making it one house with no need for a synagogue in the
With two synagogues already close by, every sect cannot be community.
accommodated. Century Village is not a religious community. It is open After all is said, Federal law protects religious classes and prevention
and comprises all faiths where they reside in harmony and worship of the sale is unlikely. When the proposed issue goes to the Planning and
outside. Available space could be leased, so that there would not be full Zoning Dept. for a meeting, it is likely that a bus will be sent from CV
control of the building. (The landlord wants to sell the entire building, with concerned residents.

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OCTOBER 2021 | UCO REPORTER | PAGE 3

EDITORIAL
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its long held beliefs that this publication will
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spect. Your opinion is valuable to us and will
Your Volunteer Staff, UCO Reporter be considered in our decision for publication.
UCO OFFICERS These are the criteria for publication:
Editor-in-Chief.........................................Ruth Dreiss EXECUTIVE BOARD LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Letters to
Staff Writers.............................................Ruth Dreiss, Suzie Byrnes Dennis Burrows
Marilyn Curtis, Lenore Velcroff, Bobbi Levin,
President David Israel the Editor should be limited to 250 words,
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Richard Handelsman
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Sports..................................................Irwin J. Cohen David Boas Domenic Guarnagia Ruth Dreiss Susan Heller are important to us, but please refrain from
Photographers.................................. Walter Johnson Stew Richland Fausto Fabbro Richard Handelsman John Hess gossip, innuendo, nasty or inflammatory re-
Production...........................................................OPS marks. Letters deemed to be inappropriate,
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Circulation................................................. Glow, Inc. inflammatory or libelous will be returned by
Mary Patrick Norma Pullman Carol Mainwald
the Staff for revision or removal. All letters
Recording Secretary Michael Rayber Gerry Sutofsky must include the name, address and phone
Bob Rivera Joyce Reiss Lori Torre number of the author. No letters from UCO
Jeffrey Skene Olga Wolkenstein Reporter staff will be published. They may
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EDITORIAL OCTOBER 2021


September 10th marked the peak season for hurricanes, but still it con-
tinues until November 30th. We were again fortunate to have missed
UCO Committee Meetings
Henri and Ida, and any others that came before Larry now swirling
around wherever it is. Stay prepared. FRI 1 DELEGATE ASSEMBLY 9:30 AM MCH AUDITORIUM
In this month’s Letters to the Editor you will read one from a most un-
happy reader of our UCO Reporter. He doesn’t like the content, so I in- FRI 1 SECURITY 1:00 PM MCH ROOM C
vite him and anyone else to do better for our community. Although you TUE 5 TRANSPORTATION 1:30 PM MCH ROOM C
may not like the content, there are others who do. I continue to receive
praise for our publication, so I am not aware of those who are unhappy. A WED 6 PROGRAMS & SERVICES CANCELLED CANCELLED
lot of work goes into producing the paper and the community is always
made aware of what is currently going on. We inform everyone, by way FRI 8 CERT 1:00 PM MCH ROOM C
of the paper, about prevalent issues affecting us. In addition, stories,
articles and other copy are included, so not to become a Pennysaver just
TUE 12 ADVISORY 1:00 PM MCH ROOM C
filled with ads. Your comments are always invited about what you would WED 13 BROADBAND (QTLY MTG) 1:00 PM MCH ROOM C
like to see in the paper. All suggestions will be considered for interest.
We look forward to a good lineup of shows this season, after having THU 14 COP 1:00 PM MCH ROOM C
missed last year due to the pandemic. In addition, the actors’ groups are
providing their performances and an outdoor event is scheduled this TUES 19 INSURANCE (UCO STAFF ONLY) 1:00 PM MCH ROOM C
month. You are still reminded not to get over confident by not masking WED 20 BEAUTIFICATION CANCELLED CANCELLED
up when indoors among crowds.
With the High Holy Days concluded in THU 21 BIDS/INFRASTRUCTURE 1:00 PM ` MCH ROOM C
September, my very best wishes to all
of my Jewish friends and neigh- TUE 26 OPERATIONS 1:00 PM MCH ROOM C
bors for a very Healthy and Hap-
py New Year.
WED 27 FINANCE 1:00 PM MCH ROOM C
There aren’t a lot of holidays THU 28 OFFICERS 1:00 PM CONF RM
in the month of October, but
you can always enjoy Hal- FRI 29 EXECUTIVE BOARD 10:00 AM MCH ROOM C
loween. Whatever you
do, stay safe!
COMMITTEE MEETINGS OPEN TO ALL
by Ruth Dreiss, RESIDENTS – MEETINGS ARE SUBJECT TO
Editor-in-chief CHANGE – MASKS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING
UCO Reporter ARE OPTIONAL.
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UCO OFFICE RS’ RE POR TS


lantic Broadband was put into place ly the role of the Realtor, many of
a few years ago and we have about whom are new to the chain of events
6 years left on our contract. Televi- that must be observed in a particular
sion and Internet services are very order for a successful and timely res-
competitive and we here at UCO olution. Frustrated Board Members
feel quite satisfied that we have are a large part of the process and
provided a great service to our resi- misunderstanding issues lead to con-
dents at a very reasonable cost. fusion on both the prospective buyer
and the seller.
I am sure that most residents are
The procedure for obtaining a
aware that the Millennium contract
"Bar Code" for your vehicle has a few
with
'hoops to jump through for a suc-
Stew Richland WPRF is being re-negotiated. Dom Guarnagia cessful result. The requirements are
Your UCO officers feel now is the vicepresident2@unitedcivic.org threefold. 1. Present your "Century
vicepresident1@unitedcivic.org
time to correct many of the provi- Village" I.D. The Bar code is for "Res-
Andover • Bedford • Golf’s Edge sions in the existing contract that Cambridge • Canterbury idents Only" 2. The "Current Vehicle
Greenbrier • Kingswood • Oxford we feel is unfair to our residents. Chatham • Dorchester Registration for the state of origin...
Southampton • Dover Basically, we want to modernize Kent • Northampton • Sussex valid for at least thirty (30) days and
the contract to meet the needs of Ten Dollars in cash...no credit cards
our residents in the years to come. Articles for each month are due or bills larger than Twenty Dollars.
Some residents think that UCO
This explains why we have asked around the thirteenth of the month As one of the people who places the
is the “Guardians of the Galaxy.”
all Village Associations to fill out and subjects are written two (2) Bar Code on your vehicle's passen-
Translated into simple terms, many
the forms in which you grant per- weeks before they arrive at your ger side and on a "fixed" window, I
residents think that UCO can and
mission for UCO to represent you 'Mail Room'. This hurricane season remind the vehicle's owner that it
will solve all Association problems. has been far less than predicted, al-
in this endeavor. As of this writing, truly is the best ten dollars spent for
Contrary to this myth, UCO is not lowing us time to gather those items
we are very close to the three-quar- the convenience. This is the time of
the “fix it” organization. We are not like bottled water, prescriptions that
ter mark that our lawyer has urged the year, when the winter residents
lawyers and cannot, and will not, are more abundant than usual and
us to obtain. For those associations return and the Gate House entry sys-
provide legal advice. batteries, as in the past. A decision tem is overwhelmed with those who
that have not held meetings to vote
Our principal responsibilities are needed regarding whether or not do not have a Bar Code and are stuck
on this issue, please do so as quickly
to negotiate bulk contracts for the to ride-out a storm here, or plan an in a parade, sometimes as far as the
as possible. It is vital that we go into
benefit of all the residents of Centu- evacuation route using the major Turnpike exit on Okeechobee Blvd.
these negotiations with the knowl-
ry Village. For example, our current highways, or better yet, make ar- If you are just arriving, you will
edge that our residents are in total
bus contract will end at the end of rangements to avoid the vehicular find that many buildings have been
support of our efforts in this regard.
2021. UCO is in the process of ne- traffic "to nowhere" and fly to a safe repainted with new vibrant colors,
Just a reminder. Hurricane season place. The lull should not be met
gotiating with two bus companies new roofing and fresh landscaping,
is in full swing. Be prepared. It is with indifference, but worked out
to provide our residents with the as well as projects being complet-
better to be safe than sorry. with forethought. With a variety of
transportation they have become ed throughout the Village. Coming
To all my Jewish friends, have a choices, the decision should be al-
used to having here in the Village. soon, the Reflection Bay (former golf
Happy and Healthy New Year. ready in place.
Our television contract with At- course) may be cleared of the unde-
At the UCO Office Building, we are sirable trees and bushes in prepara-
Things at the UCO office have having difficulties providing new- tion for a 'new community' of Row
been very steady. Bar Codes, Notary comers and especially the Board of Houses, that may impact the traffic
Directors, the procedure for a suc- flow on North Haverhill Road.
Work and Investigations are still go-
cessful investigation, and especial-
ing strong. Check this edition of the
UCO Reporter for the times for all of
these and other services. Of course, are residents and volunteer to keep
I and many others are looking for- CV costs down.
ward to the new season of shows at One new phrase lately is “YOU
the Club House Theater. It looks like ARE QUICK TO CASH MY CHECK,
another great lineup of entertain- BUT OFFER NO HELP” We are there
ment. Make sure to check it out and to help, not argue with anyone.
David Boas get your tickets early.
For associations that have not
filled out the paperwork for the ne-
vicepresident4@unitedcivic.org Does your Association know that
gotiation of the Millennium Agree-
since the Spring of 2014, there has
ment, you still have time to follow
Coventry • Easthampton been a joint program between UCO
the procedure and return them to
Norwich • Plymouth and WPRF called the Asset Recovery UCO. We are very close to the need-
Sheffield • Stratford • Waltham Program? This is a great way for as- Fausto Fabbro ed number. If you have any ques-
sociations to foreclose on units that vicepresident3@unitedcivic.org tions, come to the Office. Anyone of
Hell-o Century Village. I hope that are delinquent to both WPRF and the VP'S will be glad to help .
everyone is well and enjoying the the Association. Of course, in this Berkshire • Camden Soon you will be working on your
wonderful weather we have here in program as well as all other pro- Hastings • Salisbury • Somerset budgets and electing new officers.
West Palm Beach, Florida. Hard to grams, there are requirements for Wellington • Windsor Elect unit owners who will do a good
believe that summer is over. Oops, having this done. As I am the chair- job for your building. Concentrate
Every day at the UCO office we
I really didn't notice the difference man/liaison for this program, give on having some unit owners who
see new residents who are not in-
weather wise! One thing that I did me a call to set up an appointment to are here all the time. Having Offi-
formed about how CV works. Real-
notice and we should all be aware see if this is a viable option for your tors are not much help because they cers who don't live in CV and who
of, is that school is in session and association. I am going to include don't care to learn our system. Some are not caring for your building can
we must be more observant in our in next month's Delegate Assembly building officers are not much help only bring disaster to your building
driving habits. Of course, we shall Packet the outline of this successful either. association.
soon see the return of our snowbird program. Officers, it is your responsibility Remember CV IDs are issued at
friends and neighbors as well. We Until next month, stay well and to help the realtors. Many buildings the Clubhouse and not at UCO .
welcome them back. please be polite! send them to the Office rather than Guest passes at the Clubhouse. Gate
answering their questions. This passes and Bar Codes at the UCO
makes people angry, so when they Office.
come to UCO they have large chips Remember also that VP'S are here
The State of Florida Requires all on their shoulders, making them to help and guide you -- not to give
legal advice. We are not lawyers.
Contractors to be Registered or Certified. very aggressive to everyone they
meet. Most are not aware that we
Be advised to Check License Numbers with the State by Calling
1-850-487-1395 or on the Web at myfloridalicense.com
OCTOBER 2021 | UCO REPORTER | PAGE 5

Property Manager's Report


WWW.UCOMAINTENANCE@GMAIL.COM WWW.UCOGARBAGE@GMAIL.COM
Our Community runs on volunteer power. CV
unit owners serve on Association Boards, on UCO
committees, and as elected UCO Officers. Most of
the functions at the UCO Office are performed by
volunteers, including Investigations, reception, the
barcode desk, and the UCO Reporter. UCO welcomes
CV unit owners who can donate time and talent to our
Organization, just stop by the UCO Office and apply.
By Donald There are also other community organizations that are
Foster, LCAM always looking for new volunteers.

Last month, after a long COVID-19 related hiatus, the Century


Village Citizen Observer Patrol resumed operations. This program,
which is sponsored by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, serves
as the “extended eyes and ears” of PBSO, and also works closely with
the UCO Security Committee and our security contractor, Platinum
Group Security. COP Volunteers, who complete classroom and field
training, patrol the Village at all hours, in a specially marked and radio
equipped car, and we are all very glad to see this group “back in action”.
CV residents are invited to volunteer for the COP program. For more
information, call PBSO Volunteer Services at (561) 433-2003, or send
an email to VOLUNTEER@PBSO.ORG. The new leader of the Century
Village COP contingent, Alan Plotnick, will be at the 10/1 UCO Delegate
Assembly, and can also answer any questions about this program.

Another important Century Village organization is the Community


Emergency Response Team, or CERT. The Palm Beach County
Division of Emergency Management sponsors this program, which
trains citizens to respond to emergencies and disasters, like hurricanes.
The CV CERT Team, led by John Hess, works to have at least one
CERT trained volunteer at each of the 309 CV Associations, and meets
monthly to prepare and plan for the next emergency. During my time
working here in Century Village, I have worked with the CERT Team
after two major hurricanes, and also during the January/February 2021
COVID-19 vaccination events. Their work during these difficult times HERE IS THE CV CERT TEAM WORKING AT THE JA-
was invaluable, and I encourage all CV residents to consider joining this NUARY, 2021 COVID VACCINE REGISTRATION EVENT
group. The next meeting of the CERT Team is on Friday, 10/8, 1:00 PM,
at Room C in the CV Clubhouse and all CV residents are welcome to AT CONGREGATION ANSHEI SHOLOM. AFTER THIS
attend. FOUR DAY EVENT, THIS GROUP WENT STRAIGHT
OVER TO THE CLUBHOUSE AND ASSISTED WITH
TEN DAYS OF VACCINATIONS.

THIS IS HOW WE DO IT AT CENTURY VILLAGE- CERT


TEAM MEMBERS, UCO VOLUNTEERS AND OFFI-
PALM BEACH COUNTY CITIZEN OBSERVER PATROL- CERS, SYNAGOGUE BOARD MEMBERS, ALL HANDS
BACK IN ACTION! CALL (561) 433-2003 FOR MORE ON DECK TO GET OVER THREE THOUSAND CV RESI-
INFORMATION. DENTS VACCINATED. GET INVOLVED!
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Treasurer's Report option would enable Reflection


Bay to move forward more quickly.
Finance Committee has been work-
ing on the 2022 UCO budget and is
There is an offer on the table, and, in the process of resolving several
This past legal proceedings continue. if completed, would enhance UCO’s major expenses that will affect the
month several 2) The effort by Joseph Guertin, a cash position. As of this moment, final recommended budget. Among
very important representative from Converged Ser- no formal agreement has been them is UCO’s annual contribution
financial issues vices (UCO’s representative re: cable reached. to the reserve account, which is the
were worked services) to induce UCO’s member- 4) As noted in last month’s ar- largest single item that can affect
on. However, ship to increase Atlantic Broadband ticle, UCO’s bus contract expires at the final proposed budget. In addi-
as of mid- Sep- Services at a significant increase in the end of 2021. The new contract tion, a review of the current reserve
tember, final cost fell through. The proposal was must include buses that are wheel- account, not performed for several
By Ed resolution on incomplete, and in any event, did chair accessible under the terms of years, is in process. The Finance
Grossman all has not been not look like a good deal. UCO made settlement of the federal lawsuit. Committee will continue to work on
reached. Among several requests for Converged Ser- To meet this requirement, UCO and complete the 2022 budget rec-
those issues, which I wrote about vices to address and improve the requested quotes from three bus ommendation in September, so as
last month, are the following: outstanding issues; however, UCO companies. Our current bus com- to be timely presented to both the
1) Last month's UCO Reporter ar- received no response. Therefore, no pany declined to bid because it has Officers’ Committee and the Execu-
ticle covered UCO’s ongoing legal further action was taken. sold its assets and will no longer re- tive Board in September, and to the
efforts to overturn the Long-Term 3) Reflection Bay, the purchas- main in the business. While there Delegate Assembly in October. It is
Recreation Lease. If UCO pre- er of our long-unused neighboring are two active bids on the table, important to note that beginning
vails, it would enable unit owners golf course, had a hearing with the both bids are substantially higher with 2022, each proposed budget
to save millions of dollars over the County and received final approval than the current cost because the will be voted on line-by-line and
next 10 years and longer. The article of its plans to build 707 townhouse buses must be wheelchair accessi- then be forwarded to the Delegate
stressed that it would be very ben- apartments. At the hearing, the ble. Also, there is a substantial cost Assembly for final approval. At this
eficial for at least 75% of all the as- drainage problem which I discussed difference between the two bids of time a final budget has not been
sociations to return a Limited Proxy in last month’s UCO Reporter was approximately $788,000 over five reached due to the lack of informa-
approving UCO’s efforts in these addressed. Reflection Bay indicated years due to differing equipment. tion on some significant expenses
legal actions. Unfortunately, to date that it had two options: (1) build a 5) The UCO 2022 budget is of that will affect the final number, in-
the number required to achieve this new system; or, (2) conclude its ne- major importance because, among cluding, but not limited to, the new
goal has not been reached. A con- gotiations with UCO to grant it an other reasons, UCO has been oper- bus contract that will exceed $1 mil-
certed effort to reach this goal con- easement for use of part of UCO’s ating during 2021 on the 2020 bud- lion annually.
tinues. Despite this shortfall, the operating drainage system, which get due to Covid. Currently, UCO’s

Maintenance
Hitting close to home, the exterior painted about every eight (8) years, with off to wet and rust the elements, walking surfaces
unfortunate structural fail- the false belief that all is well. Unfortunately, the like stair treads and walks should be re-caulked
ure in Surfside, Dade Coun- accessible elements, steps, landings, ground-level and painted on a four (4) year plan, thereby per-
ty, with the loss of so many walkways, and the upper floor common walks are forming two things....sealing the joints against
and the demolition of the treated like every other exterior element. run-off and providing a somewhat roughened
remaining three (3) tow- Concrete, a specific blend of cement, sand, ag- surface on the walkway to reduce 'slips and falls'
ers, echoing in the not so gregate of specific size and proportion and the that could place your entire association insur-
distant Miami-Dade Coun- inclusion of water by nature, the ingredient that ance in jeopardy.
ty, the Palm Beach County makes the mixture magical, is very strong, while The roof structure (Southern yellow pine) - nat-
By Dom
Guarnagia Building Dept. is discussing alone is acted upon and subject to stresses caused urally disliked for a snack by termites and ants is
a program to make man- by natural elements that cause fine cracks that a place where moisture accumulates due to 130
datory structural, electrical and plumbing in- widen and absorb water that has a harmful ef- Degree F environment and a dark area, will even-
spections with the end result that the emphasis fect....unless reinforced with mild steel deformed tually succumb to insects decrease the strength
is placed on the structural issues. Completed in rods, placed strategically in the mix, no more and resistance to wind, as well as having the ca-
1972, nearly fifty (50) years ago, the simply-en- than 1 1/2 " from the weathering surface. The pacity to become an 'umbrella' and lift and dis-
gineered compact, inexpensive structures have problem exists when the exterior of the baluster lodge from its intended location allowing rain to
been experiencing strong rays sunshine, raven- or stair tread, or railing exposed to the elements wet the insulation and Sheetrock ceilings on the
ous ant and termite infestations, annual smoke receive run-off from successive showers and the top floor.
from the sugar plantations, strong winds from in- re-bars are exposed to water and 'rust' becomes
creasingly severe and frequent wind storms and the end result. Time and nature are the enemy of our attempts
Sahara Desert wind-blown pelting to the roofing Rusty iron or steel swell in volume and sur- to conquer, using yesterday's methodology of
material. render their strength in the process, thereby practices and materials. When your roof needs
Warranted for twenty (20) years, but actually creating damaging expansive forces that cause shingle replacement, consider having the Con-
serviceable for between twelve (12) and sixteen cracking, compromised strength (weakness) and tractor create an observation hole in the sheath-
(16) years, at best, showing the most reliable ef- if allowed, the demise of the exterior when least ing, above one exterior wall to visually inspect
fects of the semi-tropical environment, re-roof- expected, collapsed-causing personal injury, at whether or not the roof trusses are held in place
ing is the simplest evidence that environmen- least. While painting vertical surfaces, the build- with a "Steel Strap", conforming to the PBC
tal damages may be occurring simultaneously, ing walls, every eight (8) years, suffices the situ- Building Code, or merely "toe-nailed" with spikes
unseen. Visible cracks that appear on the stuc- ation, caulking gaps where one concrete element then making the correction that avoids a strong
co-clad exterior walls are merely caulked and the is resting upon another with gaps that allow run- wind causing tremendously expensive damages.

Transportation
Although no Transportation
meeting was held in September,
it should be noted that two bids
for a new bus contract have been
received, as previously announced,
and waiting to be opened for the
selection of the company that will
win the bus contract as of January
1, 2022.
The two wheelchair equipped buses that have been
leased are running through the end of the year, until the
entire fleet will be so equipped at the beginning of the
new contract.
In answer to inquiries, please also note that no
excursion buses are anticipated through the end of this
year.
OCTOBER 2021 | UCO REPORTER | PAGE 7

Security
Hi Folks. Well we have problem: We have some "Unsavory" characters trespassing. Meanwhile the person that called
had a little action here for living here. I received a report of a panhandler in this bad guy has had their call in privileges
the last few months and I scaring unit owners.This goes back to the reason revoked. All this goes to background checking
am just going to touch on why you need to screen your buyers before your owners BEFORE they move in !!! This will
a few things. First, people allowing them to move in! Not only was this save you and your neighbors a lot of grief down
are still NOT locking their resident asking for gas money, food, etc. but the the road.
doors on their cars and resident does NOT pay back what they borrow! Meanwhile I would like to thank the people
their unit doors. I don't I understand that they are making a tidy sum that have called in reports to me about things
By George know what it is going to from their residents. DO NOT LOAN MONEY!! going on in their buildings. Some I was able to
Franklin take to get residents to But they always give the excuse they are waiting help and others their problem was civil and
comply with this. Very easy for money to come in HA! involved their boards. Some of you need to
to push a car button that A bigger problem is some people that are hold elections from the complaints I have been
says lock and you are all set. REMOVE articles "Dopers" are getting into the Village and are getting. But I gave the correct advice. One last
from the vehicle if you are not using it. Can't be being called in from the system. I checked and item -- if you hear or see something and are not
any plainer than that. caught one resident doing this. It took some time sure what to do CALL 9-1-1 then Security. Do not
If you are having guests put away your jewelry. and he was chased away. I called the Sheriff's be afraid to call PBSO. And again thanks for
I don't care if it is family or not. They steal too. Office and they picked up this bad guy across the the information that is being called in to me. It
Now onto the biggies. The "Door Knob Jigglers" street at Citgo. Turns out the bad guy has quite works as there have been arrests made.
were at it again. Keep your unit doors locked if a "Rap" sheet. Bad guy was warned if they come Meanwhile, be safe and secure out there and
you are inside! More so if not. A more serious on to property again they will be arrested for keep those calls coming in! Thanks again.

Insurance
Many Changes Coming in the Insurance Environment
It’s been quite a while large property losses, hurricanes, Surfside. it will save your unit owners money on their
since I took pen to paper, What does this mean for us? Homeowners’ policies and it will be a resource
or more correctly, fingers The premiums for the major lines of business for getting useful information about the age and
to keyboard. But the will be going up, primarily property and liability. wind worthiness of your roof.
changes that are coming In the last ten years, we’ve used our size and loss Also, if you’ve done significant improvements
are significant -- one’s for control methods to stabilize losses and claims. and repairs to your Associations, such as major
you and your Associations But this will not be enough in this current concrete work, new railings, updated your
and for me not to tell you climate. walkways etc., please let us know. All of these
By Toni would not be the right Our properties are older and require more things indicate an Association that’s proactive in
Salometo thing to do. maintenance and upkeep to keep them claim maintaining their properties.
Many things, events, for free. Many Associations have invested their One last bit of info before I stop for this month.
lack of better words, have reduced yearly premiums on upkeep and their The Insurance Committee has chosen a new
led to where we are now in the Florida insurance lack of claims reflect this - other Associations are agent for 2022. It is Assured Partners, Phil Masi
markets. poorly maintained and their claims reflect that. is the President. We look forward to working
PANDEMIC – COVID-19 Has caused a lack of Poor loss ratios will reflect in your premiums. with Phil and his team. In October, many of
stability in Global markets. Fewer markets. In addition, those better Associations will be us will have an opportunity to personally meet
CLIMATE CHANGE – More ‘natural’ disasters, in a more advantageous position when the Palm Fred Sabastian, Safety Engr. with Assured
floods, fires – more frequent and destructive Beach County Dept. of Planning, etc. implements Partners. He and his group will be inspecting
hurricanes. a recertification program that they are working our properties from the 11th to the 22nd.
FLORIDA INSURANCE MARKET – Fewer on. It is only a matter of time. As usual, any questions, concerns, please either
markets because of losses, poor claim climate, In the meantime, keep doing the good things call or email --
questionable legislation. you are currently doing. If you have a new roof, 561 683-9189 – ucoinsurance@gmail.com.
FLORIDA CLAIMS CLIMATE – Potential for don’t forget to get a new Mitigation Report – Have a great month.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly


BY RICHARD HANDELSMAN

The Bad: Atlantic Broadband is already According to Atlantic Broadband: “We are sumers by telling them they would pay one
charging CV internet customers $5.25 “Hi- dedicated to keeping you connected to ev- price and then charging them more.....Compa-
Speed Internet Recovery Fee”, a fee not men- erything you love online and onscreen...Fee nies must clearly disclose all added fees and
tioned in the ABB – CV “Installation and Dis- Changes Effective 9/1/21 ….High-Speed charges to Washingtonians."
tribution Agreement”, and found illegal by Network Recovery Fee increase of $3.89. In December, 2018, the Network Recovery
Washington and Oregon: “Washington And This supports critical maintenance activities Fee was $2.75: Offer expires 3/15/2018. Addi-
Oregon Fine CenturyLink For Completely Bo- and updates to our network infrastructure to tional services, such as the High Speed Net-
gus Broadband Fees” deliver vital connectivity for homes and busi- work Recovery Fee currently at $2.75, are sub-
[ h t t p s : // w w w. t e c h d i r t . c o m / a r t i - nesses. ject to increases.
cles/20200107/07425643691/washington-or- (https://atlanticbb.com/sites/default/files/ (https://atlanticbb.com/sites/default/files/
egon -f ine - centur ylink- completely-bo - abb-rate-increase-002.pdf) tiny_mce/files/Website_Promo_Disclaim-
gus-broadband-fees.shtml According to the ten-year contract between ers_3_6_18_Changes.pdf
(See my article on the Our Village blog, Au- ABB and CV , the stated rates we select ($18,
gust 31st) $22, $44 for fast, faster, and fastest speeds) That's a $6.39 increase in two and one-half
The Ugly: Atlantic Broadband now plans already guarantee us maintenance and connec- years. Our contract with Atlantic Broadband
to add $3.89 to the $5.25, totaling $9.14, more tivity. has eight years remaining – if we renew in
than half the $17.99 basic Internet rate for As the Washington Attorney General Bob June of each year.
CV'ers. Ferguson stated: “"CenturyLink deceived con-
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Minutes Delegate Assembly


September 3, 2021
9:30 am Meeting called to order. Lt Monath Some are telling others not to fill out the papers
leads Pledge of Allegiance. 122 Delegates quorum Officer Reports: UCO is asking for, that they are a waste of time.
present. Recording Secretary – Atlantic Broadband It’s your money. Ed briefly touched on the $22
Law Enforcement Report given by Lt Monath. proposal, discourage passing this proposal increase on WPRF Budget but they are using
CAD system was down , the LT reads a few recent because snowbirds which currently can put their Reserve money and the increase could be as
reports. internet services on hold would have to pay the much as $100 or more.
full price when not here. Internet recovery fees
President briefly discusses sale of Medical have been increasing, in State of Washington, Commissioner Weiss – this past month has been
Center by an “Observant” Jewish group, with cable companies charging these fees were taken the most deadly for Covid in Florida with 5500
the intent for partial use as a synagogue with a to court and the fees were recovered. These fees deaths.
library a pool and rumor of a possible restaurant are ABBs way of increasing fees. Suggest we seek Easement being granted by Reflection Bay as
has been heard. UCO and WPRF do not own legal counsel and do a class action suit against previously mentioned by Bob, will be maintained
that building. County commission is where ABB for the discontinuation and complete by them.
to go to voice your opinions pro or con. UCO recovery of these fees. Building department met recently, need for
has no decision in this matter. President Israel Golf course, the spurs of property that come recert of older bldgs. Statewide plan is in the
advises to acquaint yourself with Federal Law, into the village have been agreed that it will be works. Over 4 stories, over 40 years old will be
The Religious Land Use and Institutionalized fenced off. effected. East/West of 95 and coastline will have
Act says that religious organizations acquiring different requirements.
property may use that property to carry out their VP Dom Guarnagia– spoke of concrete Temple may not come in front of Commissions
religious mission damage on buildings and rust effecting concrete but will most likely come in front of Zoning.
. and assessment of association building vigilance.
Treasurer Ed Grossman gives his report. CAM Don Foster – 2 projects with streetlights
Unresolved issues coming up in upcoming VP Stewart Richland – Sale of units going 2 year storm drain cleaning and inspection.
meetings. up but people are not being told of rules and
$22 increase in WPRFs budget, this includes regulations of the village. Increase of unpleasant No Committee Reports
disputed 3.2 million-dollar HVAC system which people coming to the UCO office.
is going to arbitration. The rental agreement Good of the Order/Welfare
is also going into arbitration. /Arbitrators have VP David Boas – UCO will be closed Monday
been chosen and will commence soon. 189 of the (Labor Day), pamphlets for shows are in the UCO Moment of Silence observed for those that died
232 desired associations have assigned UCO to office as well as WPRF Ticket office. 20 years ago on September 11th and the 12 Marines
represent the village so far. and one Corpsman that died in Afghanistan.
Discussed the pooled reserves, Atlantic VP Fausto Fabbro – Budgets: set up a
Broadband, Transportation and Irrigation were recertification line. Officers be vigilant, or have Richard Handelsman makes comments on
briefly discussed. someone in your building that will be there if no network recovery fees.
officers are present. It is your responsibility to
UCO Reporter Editor gives report on paper. make sure that things are being taken care of in Motion to adjourn by Joyce Reiss, multiple
New policy that payment must be current to be your building. 2nds.
published. Organization Meetings are now being
published again. Send your club/organization Recertification – people have been complaining Respectfully Submitted,
info to ucoreporterwpb@gmail.com to have your for years that we weren’t doing enough, watching Robert C. Rivera, USN Ret.
notice published. WPRFs budget, now that we are, you are not. UCO Recording Secretary

Delegate Assembly Attendance


September 3, 2021
Delegates Present at September 3, 2021 Delegate Assembly.
Andover C, F, H, M Northampton F, M, N, R
Bedford A, G, H, I, K Oxford 100, 400 (1 of 2), 500, 700
Berkshire B, H Plymouth 3
Cambridge C, D, E, F, G, H Salisbury A, H, I
Camden B, D, I, K, O Sheffield A, C, E, G, I, J, P, Q
Canterbury B, D Somerset A, B, C, E, F, G, I, K
Chatham D, E, F, G, H, M, N, Q, R, T, U Southampton A (1 of 3), B (2 of 3), C
Coventry E, I Stratford B, H, I, J, K
Dorchester D, E, G, H Sussex F, I
Dover (2 of 9) Waltham G, I
Easthampton F, G, H Wellington D (1 of 2), G, H, K, L
Greenbrier B, C Windsor C, E, F, J, Q
Hastings C, D, F, G, H
Kent A, B, D, J, M Thank you to those delegates and alternates who were present this day,
Kingswood D enabling the Delegate Assembly to attain a quorum.

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“K”- GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO OWN Ceramic tile on diagonal kitchen & pantry, wet bar, stainless appliances Plantation shutters,
runs throughout, awning windows Make this your own $110,000 impact windows, Porcelain tile runs throughout Walk to spa and
“A”- JUST BRING YOUR SUITCASE!! Open kitchen, new clubhouse, barbecue, fire pit and more MUST SEE!!! $189,900
everything,impact windows,furnished Pristine perfect poolside

WELLINGTON F 2/2
NEW LISTINGS Updated, furnished penthouse with long water views renovated
CANTERBURY F CORNER 2nd floor1/1½ updated, open concept, Tile kitchen with granite counters,high-hat lighting and tile floors
throughout, washer and dryer in unit, steps to pool , private sitting area for
building residents $79,900 $169,900
HASTINGS A 2nd floor 2/ 1½ Light and bright, view of the canal, pet friend-
ly building, washer/dryer in unit Across from fitness center $86,700
NORWICH F GROUND FLOOR, 2/2 Pet friendly building, updated kitchen, CHATHAM S 2/1.5 BEST VIEW IN VILLAGE!!!!!
Tile throughout light and bright sunroom off the master $79,900 Watch the sailboats go by WOW!!!!! PANORAMIC LAKE VIEWS
SHEFFIELD D CORNER, GROUND FLOOR 2/2 , with water views, tile FROM LIGHT AND BRIGHT CORNER Stunning modern
throughout close to fitness center $79,900 porcelain tile, upgraded throughout $89,900
SHEFFIELD H CORNER, Elegant 2/1½ 2nd floor in pet friendly building
updated kitchen & Baths, stainless steel appliances, private sitting area for
building residents $84,900
PLYMOUTH F 2/1.5
SHEFFIELD G Corner, 2/1½ Turnkey! updated, furnished, light & bright
Great association $84,900
One of the largest units in C V CORNER, 2/2 with Huge
wraparound porch, light and bright tiled throughout, washer and
--STRATFORD K 2ND FLOOR 2/2 STUNNING WATER VIEW FROM NEW dryers included steps to pool $135,000
PATIO, LOVELY ASSOCIATION $107,000
STRATFORD D 2nd floor 2/2 needs TLC, sitting area by the lake for building
residents, Make this your home $74,900
DOVER
CHATHAM S CORNER, ground floor 2/1½ on the lake, the most beautiful
spot in CV , Watch the boats go by $89,900 ‘’C” -1 BEDROOM,11⁄2 BATH Updated all white, furnished, double
sing, tile throughout Huge waterfront patio $117,000
GOLFS EDGE E 2nd floor, 2/2, light and bright, very private with garden
view, water included in monthly maintenance $89,900 ‘’C” -1 BEDROOM,11⁄2 BATH Ground floor, updated kitchen and
bathrooms, new furniture $94,900
BERKSHIRE D CORNER, 2/1½ waterview, updates throughout, walk to the
pool $69,900
GREENBRIER C Large Penthouse 2/2 great views, tile throughout, steps to
pool $94,999 PLYMOUTH
SOMERSET F CORNER 2nd floor, 2/2 with water views, steps to pool and “R”-1 BEDROOM, 2 BATH GROUND FLOOR CORNER WITH
tennis courts $84,900 WRAP AROUND PATIO! Must see this stunning renovation!!
CHATHAM M CORNER ground floor 2/2 renovated with beautiful water Marble,granite,never used appliances,Kosher kitchen,W/D
views $104,900 hookup, all tile Light and bright Walk to pool and clubs from
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WELLINGTON L-LAKEFRONT2/2
Many upgrades, Central air conditioning, building has lift. Light and
2/2 Penthouse luxury condo, light and bright, tiled throughout, GREENBRIER
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“C”- 2/2, AMAZING VIEW FROM TOP FLOOR!! Oversized, easy
sitting area $149,900 baths,
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to clubhouse,tile view.updates
Rent from day one . . . . . . . . . . . . . $95,000
throughout . . $64,900

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LEGAL
Emergency Powers for Condominiums
BY MARK FRIEDMAN, FLORIDA BAR CERTIFIED AS A SPECIALIST
I N C O N DO M I N I U M AN D PL AN N E D DE V E LO PM E N T L AW
The emer- phone, real-time videoconferenc- state of emergency is declared. The ited to that time reasonably nec-
gency pow- ing, or similar real-time electronic previous statute only specifically essary to protect the health, safe-
ers section or video communication with no- mentioned a “disaster plan.” ty, and welfare of the association
of the Condominium Act has been tice given as is practicable, includ- The board may rely on the ad- and the unit owners and the unit
the subject of much attention and ing publication, radio, U.S. mail, vice of emergency management of- owners’ family members, tenants,
debate over the past two years as the Internet, electronic transmis- ficials or public health officials or guests, agents, or invitees and
the COVID-19 pandemic required sion, public service announce- licensed professionals otherwise shall be reasonably necessary to
boards to attempt to balance the ments, and conspicuous posting available to the board to determine mitigate further damage, injury, or
interests and rights of owners on the condominium property or any portion of the condominium contagion and make emergency re-
against safeguarding its residents. association property or any other property or association property pairs. This means (and has meant)
The amendments to the statute are means the board deems reasonable unavailable for entry or occupancy that a board’s emergency powers
summarized as follows: under the circumstances. by unit owners, family members, may extend beyond the expiration
The board can use emergency The previous statute included a tenants, guests, agents, or invitees of the state’s state of emergency de-
powers in response to damage or number of emergency powers re- to protect the health, safety, or pending on the circumstances in a
injury caused by or anticipated in lated to implementing a disaster welfare of such persons. The previ- particular community.
connection with an emergency, as plan, determining whether the ous statute did not mention “public
defined in section 252.34(4), Flori- condominium property can be health officials”. Mark D. Friedman, B.C.S. is rec-
da Statutes. The term “emergency” safely inhabited or occupied, mit- The board may mitigate injury ognized as a Board Certified Spe-
is now defined in section 252.34(4), igating further damage, and con- or contagion and may contract, on cialist in Condominium and Planned
Florida Statutes, as any occurrence, tracting for the items or services behalf of any unit owner or own- Development Law by the Florida
or threat thereof, whether natural, necessary to prevent further dam- ers, for items or services which are Bar. This article is intended for ed-
technological, or manmade, in war age to the condominium property. necessary to prevent further injury ucational purposes only and is not
or in peace, which results in or may The new law amends these provi- or contagion, including, without meant as legal advice. Before im-
result in substantial injury or harm sions by adding language which limitation, sanitizing the condo- plementing emergency powers your
to the population or substantial clarifies that such powers can be minium property or association community should consult with your
damage to or loss of property. used to address issues that may property. The previous statute only association legal counsel to ensure
The board may exercise its emer- arise because of a pandemic or a mentioned mitigating “damage” that you are properly implementing
gency powers to conduct board public health emergency. For in- and contracting for items or ser- such authority. Mr. Friedman may
meetings, committee meetings, stance: The board may implement vices necessary to prevent further be reached at MFriedman@becker-
elections, and membership meet- an emergency plan before, during “damage.” lawyers.com.
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October Tax Talk ment that can open, scan and sort thousands of
payments every hour. To ensure your payment is
processed without delay, please make sure that
all information is included on your check, as list-
ANNE M. GANNON ed below. Personal checks can be rejected by our
C O N S T I T U T I O N A L TA X C O L L E C T O R P B C processing machines if information is missing,
which can lead to delays in processing your pay-
Have you ever been running errands or perhaps just all 2,386 square miles of Palm Beach County. ment. Do not enclose paper clips, tape, staples
having one of those days and you bump into an old We are dedicated to ensuring this process goes or anything else in the envelope, as these items
friend? At first, it might feel like an inopportune time smoothly for our clients, many of whom may be also delay processing times. Just enclose the pay-
to chat, but then your friend new to our community and unfamiliar with the ment stub and the check payment as instructed
simply asks, “how are you?” As discounts and payment options we offer. on your bill! Failure to follow these instructions
we all maneuver through these Property tax payments can be made beginning can result in your payment being returned for
challenging times, we need to November 1. We offer money-saving discounts correction, and discount ineligibility if the new
ranging from 4% to 1% to clients who pay their payment is not received within the discount ex-
remember to stop and ask our
taxes early (see the chart on the next page). Prop- piration date.
friends, colleagues, neighbors,
erty taxes fund critical public services through-
and others, “how are you do-
out our community and must be paid by March Personal Check Payment Check List:
ing?” 31 to avoid delinquency.
For me and my team, it is just 1. Include month, day and year.
We recommend that you pay online at www. 2. Make check payable to “Tax Collector, PBC.”
as important for us to ask you: how are we doing? As pbctax.com/pay-online for the quickest process- 3. Include total in U.S. dollars and cents.
we strive to deliver unparalleled service to you, our ing time. You can access our website and pay- 4. Fully write out the dollars and cents.
clients, we understand that we can only do that with ment portal 24/7, from wherever your work or 5. Include Property Control Number (PCN)
your help. Your feedback helps us understand what travels take you! You can also pay by e-Check, a Or Tangible Personal Property Account Number.
is not working and how we can improve. It also vali- free electronic payment option. Be sure to have 6. Sign your name.
dates when our processes are working well. your bank account and routing numbers handy
So, the next time you have business with our office, when paying online with e-Check. Mail Your Property Tax Payment:
you will receive a text message or email stating, “The Enclosed with your property tax bill, you’ll find Use the pre-addressed envelope enclosed with
Tax Collector wants your feedback.” It takes fewer information about our Installment Payment Plan your bill. Do not write anything additional on
than five minutes to complete the survey and the in- (IPP). The plan allows clients to be billed in four the envelope or use tape or staples to seal it. Af-
formation you share with us is invaluable. payments during the year, with a discount of just fix correct postage and drop it in the mail!
You can also visit our website, www.pbctax.com/ under 4%. For the 2021 tax year, the deadline to
enroll in the IPP was April 30, 2021. Starting No- Drop Off Your Property Tax Payment:
survey and participate in our online survey. Simply
vember 1, you can enroll in IPP for the 2022 tax In-Person Drop Off:
select the department or service you recently uti-
year. For more information about property tax, Each Tax Collector Service Center has a Drop-
lized and answer a few short questions to help us
visit https://www.pbctax.com/real-estate-prop- Box located in the lobby which is accessible
serve you better. erty-tax without an appointment, Mon.-Fri.,8:15 a.m.–
5:00 p.m., excluding holidays. For the Service
PROPERTY TAX SEASON BEGINS NOVEMBER 1 HELP US HELP YOU! Center nearest you, visit: https://www.pbctax.
November 1 marks the start of the busiest time of While many clients choose to pay online, some com/locations.
the year for our team. We mail out over 615,000 prefer to pay by personal check. Our payment
property tax bills to owners of property across processing center has state-of-the-art equip-

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October Property News º Palm Beach County


º City of Boynton Beach
º City of Lake Worth Beach
º Town of Lantana
DOROTHY JACKS º City of Palm Beach Gardens
PBC PROPERTY APPRAISER º Village of Palm Springs
º Town of Jupiter
Welcome fall! A property owner may be eligible
The end of the 2021 tax year is fast for additional exemptions. In order $5,000
approaching! October is a busy month to qualify for the following addi- º Village of Royal Palm Beach
in my office as we tional exemptions, you must have
certify the ad va- a homestead exemption on your Widow/Widower Exemption
lorem tax roll to property. Florida grants an additional $500
the Palm Beach Limited Income Senior Exemp- exemption to widows and widow-
County Tax Col- tion ers. You will be asked to submit a
lector’s Office. To qualify, you must be 65 or old- copy of the deceased spouse’s death
The Tax Collec- er and your adjusted gross income certificate. If the surviving spouse
tor will mail the must meet a maximum level that remarries, they are no longer eligi-
2021 tax bills on is adjusted annually by Florida’s ble to receive the additional exemp-
November 1. Department of Revenue. The in- tion.
This month, petition hearings will come limitation amount is avail- º Total and Permanent Disability,
begin for property owners who filed able from my office in mid-January Living Quarters of Parents or Grand- Not Confined to Wheelchair
a petition because they disagree of each year. The current income parents Exemption
with their property assessment or limit is $31,100. This does not in- (also known at the Granny Flat Some of these exemptions have
denied exemption. They are led by clude tax-exempt bond interest or Exemption) income limitations.
the Palm Beach County Clerk of the non-taxable social security income. Homesteaded property owners Visit our website (https://www.
Circuit Court & Comptroller’s Value You will be asked to provide a copy who add living quarters for a parent pbcgov.org/papa/additional-ex-
Adjustment Board (VAB). On aver- of your Federal 1040 Tax Form or or grandparent can apply to have emptions.htm) for more informa-
age, the number of petitions filed in your Social Security 1099 Form. all or part of the value of this new tion on these exemptions or to
Palm Beach County is low, typically The additional benefit for qual- construction deducted from the as- download and print forms. You can
less than 1% of the total parcels in the ified seniors applies only to taxes sessment. always call us at 561.355.2866 or
County. levied by the following authorities. email us at myexemption@pbcgov.
As we move into the final months of The county’s senior exemption does Civilian Disability Exemptions org.
the year, I’d like to remind all proper- not apply to other taxing authori- Full or partial exemptions are
ty owners to review their homestead ties, such as the school district and available for individuals with the HOLIDAY OFFICE CLOSURE
exemption status to determine wheth- other municipalities. following disabilities: The Palm Beach County Property
er they might qualify for additional $50,000 º Quadriplegic Appraiser’s Office (including all of
property tax saving benefits. There º Town of Haverhill º Paraplegic our Service Centers) will be closed
are several other exemptions such as º Town of Loxahatchee Groves º Hemiplegic on Columbus Day, Monday, Octo-
those for seniors, the disabled, º Village of Wellington º Legally Blind ber 11, 2021. We will resume normal
º Total and Permanent Disability, business hours on Tuesday, October
ADDITIONAL EXEMPTIONS $25,000 Confined to Wheelchair 12, 2021 at 8:30 a.m.

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FROM THE OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER trict2@pbcgov.org CommissionerGreggWeiss
GREGG WEISS
Hospital reports published daily special events and super-sized ex- OBITUARY
Two weeks after Commissioner hibitions at Palm Beach County's
Weiss sent a letter to the County oldest and largest botanical garden
Administrator starting in October 2021 and run-
requesting daily ning through May 2022.
updates on hos-
pit a l i z at ion s , On October 28, the Garden’s
the county is Tropical Forest Garden will re-open
publishing dai- with the permanent installation of
ly data reports. three imposing MOAI sculptures,
These reports replicas of the iconic monolithic,
follow the issu- human figures located on Easter
ing of Emergen- Island, Chile. Visitors will discov-
cy Directive 2021-A , which requires er the inspiring story of the Easter
hospitals to report to the county Island Moai and the Rapa Nui Cul-
daily statistics of several key indica- ture. The tribute is meant to inspire
tors such as admissions, discharges, curiosity and to serve as a link to
bed capacity, ventilator usage and ancient history, art, and culture.
more. “These are important num-
bers for the public and for elected Also, starting in October there
officials in order to make public will be monthly dogs’ days in the
health decisions. An additional garden when you can bring your be-
benefit is that having these report- loved Pooch for a walk through the
ing requirements in place means 14 acre living plant museum that is
that county staff has regular con- the Mounts Botanical Gardens.
versations with the 14 area hospitals The Mounts is located at 531 N. UCO was deeply saddened to learn of the recent
regarding their wants and needs,” Military Trl (between Belvedere rd
said Palm Beach County Commis- and Southern blvd). Learn more at passing of Myron Silverman, longtime volunteer
sioner Gregg Weiss. mounts.org
The reports are posted daily on in the Ad Department of the UCO Reporter and its
the county's Coronavirus webpage, ABOUT COUNTY COMMISSIONER former Business Manager.
go to pbcgov.com/coronavirus GREGG WEISS’S OFFICE
Sincerest condolences are sent to his wife, Mary
The Mounts Botanical Garden pres- Constituents are important to us.
ents season of wonder We want to hear about the issues and to the family.
Friends of the Mounts Botanical that affect you.
Garden will be hosting a season of If you run into problems that we
PAGE 14 | UCO REPORTER OCTOBER 2021

SALES 132 DORCHESTER F UNFURNISHED, GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, ENCLOSED PATIO,


BEAUTIFUL CERAMIC TILE FLOORING, INSIDE CORNER, CUL-DE-SAC, STEPS
UPPER FLOOR, CORNER, 1 BED 1.5/2 BATH TO DORCHESTER POOL, HASTINGS FITNESS CENTER. ACTIVE COMMUNITY,
113 WALTHAM E FULLY FURNISHED, CARPET, CERAMIC TILE, CENTRAL AIR GATED AND TRANSPORTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65,000
CONDITIONING, LOTS OF LIGHT AND BREZZY, ENCLOSED PATIO, COMMUNITY 136 WALTHAM F NEAR THE HAVER HILL ENTRANCE AND CLUBHOUSE, INSIDE
PATIO, THIS CONDO HAS BEEN WELL TAKEN CARE OF, MOVE RIGHT INTO. CORNER, FURNISHED, GREAT LOCATION AND A GREAT ASSOCIATION. COME
NEAR THE CLUBHOUSE AND THE HAVER HILL GATE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55,000 SEE!! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $66,500
26 GOLFS EDGE E . . . TENANT IN PLACE, UNFURN, CENTRAL AIR, WASHER/DRYER 22 GOLFS EDGE D VERY SERENE AREA, TWO FULL BATHS, LIFT ON STAIRS, LARGE
CAN BE PLACED IN UNIT. NEAR EAST GATE AND CLUBHOUSE.. . . . . . . . . $55,000 SPACIOUS ROOMS DEVEL HAS ITS OWN POOL, CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING.
$93,000
UPPER FLOOR 1 BEDROOM 1.5 BATH 301 NORTHAMPTON O CARPET AND CERAMIC TILE FLOORING, CENTRAL AIR,
171 WINDSOR H FULLY BURNISHED, WELL TAKEN CARE OF CONDO, GARDEN INSIDE CORNER, BUILDING SITS ON A CORNER LOT WITH LOTS OF LUSH
VIEW, GREAT ASSOCIATION, AND NEIGHBORS, NEAR THE WEST GATE, MOVE LANDSCAPING, AND SPACE BETWEEN THE BUILDING, TENANT IN PLACE,
RIGHT INTO, FUNISHED, PAYING $1000 PER MONTH. THERE IS A TWO YEAR WAITING PERIOD TO RENT.
EVERYTHING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $58,900 ACTIVE CLUBHOUSE AND FITNESS CENTER, POOL, TENNIS, RACQUETBALL
GOLFS EDGE WELL TAKEN CARE OF, LOTS OF UPGRADES, FURNISHED, SERENE AND SO MUCH MORE. NEAR THE WEST GATE WALKING DISTANCE TO
AREA. HASTINGS FITNESS CENTER, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65,000
GREAT ASSO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $68,000 GROUND FLOOR CORNER 2BED,1.5 BATHS
57 SHEFFIELD C LOTS OF POTENTIAL, THIS CONDO HAS A WATERVIEW,
GROUND FLOOR 1 BED 1 BATH
UPGRADES EVERYWHERE, CLOSE TO THE HASTINGS FITNESS, BEAUTIFULL
BERKSHIRE F CERAMIC TILE FLOORING, KNOCK DOWN WALL IN KITCHEN,
WALK IN SHOWER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75,000
PARTIALLY FURNISHED, STEPS TO PARKING, GARDEN VIEW, AC UNIT, WELL
TAKEN CARE OF CONDO NEAR THE WEST GATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55,000 GROUND FLOOR 2BED 1 ½ BATHS
3 DORCHESTER A SOME FURNISHINGS WILL CONVEY, CERAMIC TILE FLOORING, 112 GREENBRIER A STEPS TO PARKING AND A BEAUTIFUL POOL, CERAMIC TILE
GARDEN VIEW, ENCLOSED PATIO, NEW BACK SPLASH IN KITCEH, STEPS TO FLOORING THRU OUT, UNFURNISHED, ENCLOSED PATIO OVERLOOKING THE
PARKING AND MAIL BOXES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55,000 GARDEN AREA. LARGE SPACIOUS ROOMS, LIGHT AND AIRY, CUL DE SAC,
LAUNDRY AND GARBAGE SHOOT ON EVERY FLOOR, ADDITIONAL STORAGE IN
49 KINGSWOOD C UNFURNISHED, RENTBLE, NEAR PARKING, GARDEN VIEW,
BUILDING, ELEVATOR BUILDING, VERY DESIRABLE AREA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99,000
GREAT ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $52,000
216 BERKSHIRE K STUNNING, FURNISHED BEAUTIFULLY, RENTABLE, NEAR UPPER FLOOR 2 BED,1.5 BATH OR 2 BATHS
PARKING, 168 BERKSHIRE H COMPLETELY RENOVATED BEAUTIFULLY, GREAT BUILDING
GARDEN VIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65,000 AND NEIGHBORS, YOU WILL NOT HAVE TO DO ANYTHING BUT MOVE IN, 18
MONTH RESTRICTION ON RENTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $89,900
227 NORTHAMPTON L UNFURNISHED, CLOSE TO PARKING, CERAMIC TILE
FLOORING, 149 HASTINGS I OMG, BEAUTIFUL AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, WOOD
FLOORING IN BEDROOMS MAKES IT EASY ON THE FEET. CENTRAL AIR
GARDEN VIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49,900
CONDITIONING, VERY DESIRABLE LOCATION, CERAMIC TILE FLOORING,
UPPER FLOOR 1 BEDROOM ONE BATH SERENE GARDEN VIEW, NEAR THE HASTING FITNESS CENTER, AND POOL. . . .
344 NORTHAMPTON Q PARTIALLY FURNISHED, SERENE AREA, VERY PRIVATE, $74,500
CERAMIC TILE FLOORING, GARDEN VIEW, ONCE IN A LIFETIME RENTAL, LOTS CHATHAM L CERAMIC TILE FLOORING, UPDATED, UNFURNISHED, ONE OF THE
OF LIGHT, BREZZY, WELL TAKEN CARE OF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55,000 BEST WATER VIEWS IN CENTURY VILLAGE, VERY DESIRABLE AREA, CENTRAL
321 WINDSOR N ABSOLUTELY ONE OF THE CLEANEST CONDO’S IN THE VILLAGE, AIR CONDITIONING, STEPS TO PARKING, HEART OF THE VILLAGE . . . . . $91,900
WELL TAKEN CARE OF KNOCK DOWN WALL IN KITCHEN WHICH OPENS UP 2 GOLFS EDGE E NEWER KITCHEN, NEW REFRIGERATOR, BEAUTIFUL CERAMIC
INTO A GREAT ROOM, FULLY FURNISHED AND STOCK FOR MOVE RIGHT INTO. TILE FLOORING, WASHER AND DRYER CAN BE PLACED IN CONDO, TWO
LOTS OF UPGRADES COME AND SEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $47,000 FULL BATHS WITH MASTER SUITE HAS PRIVATE BATH. GARDEN VIEW, NEAR
155 SUSSEX H A VERY CUTE SPACE TO CALL HOME, GARDEN VIEW, FURNITURE, THE HAVER HILL GATE AND CLUBHOUSE, LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION,
WELL TAKEN CARE OF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55,000 BEAUTIFUL BREEZES CLUBHOUSE AND THE EAST GATE, GREAT BUILDING,
GREAT RESERVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $88,500
159 NORTHAMPTON H BEAUTIFUL AND SERENE WATERVIEW WITH NATURAL
HABITAT, UNFURNISHED, CERAMIC TILE FLOORING, LIFT IN BUILDING,
RENTABLE, PET FRIENDLY, NEW DOOR, STEPS TO PARKING, CLOSE TO KENT
ANNUAL RENTALS
POOL. GREAT LOCATION AND GREAT ASSOCIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $58,500 GROUND FLOOR 1 BED 1 BATH
227 NORTHAMPTON L FURNISHED, UNFURNISHED, STEPS TO PARKING AND THE
UPPER FLOOR CORNER 2 BED.1.5/2 BATHS KENT POOL, CERAMIC TILE FLOORING, MINI BLINDS, QUIET AREA, 24 HOUR
DORCHESTER G CERAMIC TILE FLOORING, NEW LIFT IN BUILDING,, KITCHEN GATED COMMUNITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $900
COMPLETELY RENOVATED, BATHROOMS HAVE UPDATES, CENTRAL
AIR CONDITIONING, ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL, THIS CONDO HAS BEEN GROUND FLOOR CORNER 1 BEDROOM 1.5 BATHS
TASTEFULLY FURNISHED, WELL TAKEN CARE OF, COMMUNITY PATIO, AND 260 NORWICH K PARTIALLY FURNISHED, INSIDE CORNER WITH CENTRAL AIR
NEAR DORCHESTER POOL AND HASTINGS FITNESS CENTER . . . . . . . . . . $89,900 CONDITIONING, CABLE INCLUDED NEAR THE EAST GATE AND CLUBHOUSE. . .
$1,050
37 CHATHAM B OUT SIDE CORNER, ONE OF THE PRETTIEST VIEWS OF THE LAKE,
CENTRAL AIR, UNFURNISHED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79,900 44 SALISBURY B UNFURNISHED, CERAMIC TILE FLOORING, LOTS OF
LIGHT, GARDEN VIEW NEAR THE EAST GATE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000
133 SALISBURY F NEWER KITCHEN, CERAMIC TILE FLOORING, NEWER
BATHROOMS, OUT SIDE CORNER, RENT ABLE, UNFURNISHED. LOTS UPPER FLOOR 1 BEDROOM 1 BATH
OF UPGRADES. NEAR THE HAVER HILL GATE AND CLUBHOUSE, GREAT 37 KINGSWOOD B SOME FURNISHINGS, NEW KITCHEN AND BATH, CERAMIC TILE
INVESTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $95,000 FLOORING WITH LIFT IN BLDG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,025
OCTOBER 2021 | UCO REPORTER | PAGE 15

Clerk Report - October Clerk’s Office Looks to the Future


JOSEPH ABRUZ ZO, PBC CLERK OF THE
CIRCUIT COURT AND COMPTROLLER
by Embracing Technology
Providing you with quick and tion: We’re using artificial intel- eCertification, of court and official Over the last year, we’ve learned
easy access to public records and ligence to scan and docket many records. Once this system launch- that we all must be able to adapt.
information is one of my top pri- electronically-filed court records, es, you will be able to get certified Technology continues to change
orities. Your time is valuable, and enabling our team to focus on what copies of court records and official the way we live and work. My team
my team and I matters most – the people we serve. records without coming into our of- and I are committed to embracing
More than one-third of the court fices. We will share more informa- these changes to provide you with
want to make
documents that are electronically tion on this service once it’s ready fast and efficient service.
it as convenient filed with our office are processed to serve you.
as possible for using automation and artificial in-
you to access telligence software. We also will
the services and use A.I. to help answer your ques-
information tions about our services, using a
you need, when new “chatbot” on our website. That UCO OFFICE HOURS
you need it. bot should be available to you in the
As the Clerk of the Circuit Court coming months.
& Comptroller, nearly every pay-
Bar Codes and Gate Passes
Digitizing financial records: Our
ment, court document and public
Finance team launched a new pro-
Mon. thru Thurs. 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
record in Palm Beach County pass-
es through my office. By embrac-
gram this year that minimizes the Friday 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
need for paper records. By process-
ing technology, my team and I are ing invoices and payments electron-
making it easier than ever for you to ically, we’re improving efficiencies
connect with this information. to better serve you.
Investigations
Our use of digital innovations is Mon. thru Thurs. 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
eliminating the need for many pa- E-Recording: As more services have
per files, which improves efficien- moved online, we’ve seen a record
Friday 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
cies within our office and expands number of people using our e-Re-
our ability to provide services elec- cording services to digitally record
tronically. their marriage licenses, deeds and Notary Service
other official records – eliminating
As we look to the future, I want-
the need for them to visit our office
For Association Documents Only
ed to share a few of the ways we are
using technology to serve you more
in-person. Mon. thru Thurs. 11:30 – 12:00 PM
effectively and efficiently. Electronic certification of court and Friday 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
official records: Our team is work-
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CENTURY VILLAGE CLASS SCHEDULE


OCTOBER 2021
RESIDENTS ONLY
MASKS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING RECOMMENDED
PLEASE DO NOT REARRANGE THE TABLES OR CHAIRS IN ANY ROOM.
MUST SIGN UP IN ADVANCE - PLEASE SEE REGISTRATION INFO ON REVERSE
DANCE CLASSES HAVE BEEN MOVED TO HASTINGS AEROBIC ROOM DUE TO THE A/C
PROJECT IN MAIN CLUBHOUSE.
** ATTENTION DANCE STUDENTS **
THIS FOOTWEAR ALLOWED IN HASTINGS AEROBIC ROOM
SNEAKERS, SOCKS, SUEDE SOLED DANCE SHOES WITHOUT HEELS, OR
BAREFOOT
CENTURY (NOT IDEAL).
VILLAGE NO OTHER TYPE OF SHOE ALLOWED.
CLASS SCHEDULE
OCTOBER 2021TUESDAY CLASSES
RESIDENTS ONLY
Course Name Start Date Time
MASKS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING Cost
RECOMMENDED# Weeks Room Materials Instructor
WEIGHTPLEASE
LOSS DO THRU GOOD
NOT REARRANGE NUTRITION
THE TABLES OR CHAIRS IN ANY ROOM. classes run 10/12 thru 11/2
MUST SIGN UP IN ADVANCE
10/12/21 - PLEASE
10am - SEE REGISTRATION
11:30am $10 INFO ON4REVERSEClass Room B George Pappadopoulos
Description: Learn How Good Nutrition Can Give You More Energy and Change Your Life!
DANCE CLASSES HAVE BEEN MOVED TO HASTINGS AEROBIC ROOM DUE TO THE A/C
PRACTICAL SPANISH FOR
PROJECT BEGINNERS
IN MAIN CLUBHOUSE. NEXT CLASS BEGINS IN NOVEMBER
**begin
sign ups ATTENTION DANCE STUDENTS
10/18 11:30am-12:30pm **
$35 6 Class Room A *** Beverly Dolgin
THIS FOOTWEAR
Description: Take lessonsALLOWED
in SituationalIN HASTINGS AEROBIC ROOM
Spanish. CENTURY VILLAGE CLASS SCHEDULE
SNEAKERS,
Class dependentSOCKS, SUEDEclass
on minimum SOLED OCTOBER 2021
sizeDANCE SHOES WITHOUT HEELS, OR*** bring pen and notepad RESIDENTS ONLY
BAREFOOT (NOT IDEAL). NO OTHER TYPE OF SHOE ALLOWED. MASKS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING RECOMMENDED

WEDNESDAY CLASSES
TUESDAY CLASSES
PLEASE DO NOT REARRANGE THE TABLES OR CHAIRS IN ANY ROOM.
MUST SIGN UP IN ADVANCE - PLEASE SEE REGISTRATION INFO ON REVERSE

Course
Course Name Name
Start Date Start Date
Time Cost Time
# Weeks Room CostMaterials # Weeks
Instructor Room
DANCE CLASSES HAVEMaterials Instructor
BEEN MOVED TO HASTINGS AEROBIC ROOM DUE TO THE A/C
PROJECT IN MAIN CLUBHOUSE.

FRENCH10/12/21
FOR BEGINNERS
WEIGHT LOSS THRU GOOD NUTRITION
10am - 11:30am $10 4 Class Room B
NEXT CLASS BEGINS IN NOVEMBER
classes run 10/12 thru 11/2
George Pappadopoulos
** ATTENTION DANCE STUDENTS **
THIS FOOTWEAR ALLOWED IN HASTINGS AEROBIC ROOM
sign ups begin 10/18 11:30am-12:30pm
Description: Learn How Good Nutrition Can Give You More Energy and Change Your Life! $35 6 Class Room A SOCKS, SUEDE
SNEAKERS, ***SOLED DANCEBeverly Dolgin
SHOES WITHOUT HEELS, OR
PRACTICAL SPANISH
Description: FOR BEGINNERS
Take lessons NEXT CLASS BEGINS IN NOVEMBER
in beginner French.
BAREFOOT (NOT IDEAL). NO OTHER TYPE OF SHOE ALLOWED.

sign ups begin 10/18 11:30am-12:30pm TUESDAY CLASSES


Class dependent on minimum class$35size
Description: Take lessons in Situational Spanish.
6 Class Room A *** Beverly Dolgin
*** bring pen and notepad
Course Name Start Date
WEIGHT LOSS THRU GOOD NUTRITION
Time Cost # Weeks Room Materials Instructor
classes run 10/12 thru 11/2

BASIC LINE DANCING STEPS # 1


Class dependent on minimum class size *** bring pen and notepad 10/12/21 10am - 11:30am $10 4 Class Room B George Pappadopoulos

classes run 10/6 thru 10/27


Description: Learn How Good Nutrition Can Give You More Energy and Change Your Life!
PRACTICAL SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS
WEDNESDAY CLASSES
NEXT CLASS BEGINS IN NOVEMBER

Course Name
THIS CLASSTime
Start Date
MOVED TO HASTINGS
Cost # Weeks
AEROBIC
Room Materials
ROOM ** See above for proper footwear
Instructor
sign ups begin 10/18 11:30am-12:30pm
Description: Take lessons in Situational Spanish.
Class dependent on minimum class size
$35 6 Class Room A ***

*** bring pen and notepad


Beverly Dolgin

10/06/21
FRENCH FOR BEGINNERS 1pm -NEXT
2 pm CLASS BEGINS$5 IN NOVEMBER 4 Hastings Aerobic Jerri
WEDNESDAY CLASSES Adams
BEGINNER CLASS 10/18 Have fun while stimulating
6 your brain
Room and working yourDolgin
muscles!FRENCH FOR BEGINNERS
Course Name Start Date Time Cost # Weeks Room Materials Instructor
sign ups begin 11:30am-12:30pm $35 Class A *** Beverly NEXT CLASS BEGINS IN NOVEMBER
Description: Take lessons in beginner French. sign ups begin 10/18 11:30am-12:30pm $35 6 Class Room A *** Beverly Dolgin

BASIC LINE DANCING STEPS # 2


Description: Take lessons in beginner French.
Class dependent on minimum class size *** bring pen and notepad
BASIC LINE DANCING STEPS # 1 classes run 10/6 thru 10/27
Class dependent on minimum class size *** bring pen and notepad

BASIC LINE DANCING STEPS # 1 classes run 10/6 thru 10/27


classes run 10/6 thru 10/27

THIS THIS CLASS MOVEDAEROBIC


TO HASTINGS AEROBIC
for properROOM ** See above for proper footwear
THIS CLASS MOVED TO HASTINGS AEROBIC ROOM ** See above for proper footwear
CLASS MOVED TO HASTINGS ROOM ** See above footwear 10/06/21 1pm - 2 pm $5 4 Hastings Aerobic
BEGINNER CLASS Have fun while stimulating your brain and working your muscles!
Jerri Adams

10/06/21 10/06/21
1pm - 2 pm
2pm - 3pm
$5 4 $5
Hastings Aerobic
BEGINNER CLASS Have fun while stimulating your brain and working your muscles!
4 AdamsHastings
Jerri Aerobic
BASIC LINE DANCING STEPS # 2
Jerri Adams
THIS CLASS MOVED TO HASTINGS AEROBIC ROOM ** See above for proper footwear
classes run 10/6 thru 10/27

INTERMEDIATE CLASS Have fun while learning more advanced


BASIC LINE DANCING STEPS # 2
Line Dance Steps!
classes run 10/6 thru 10/27
10/06/21 2pm - 3pm $5 4 Hastings Aerobic
INTERMEDIATE CLASS Have fun while learning more advanced Line Dance Steps!
Jerri Adams

BALLROOM DANCE BEGINNER classes run 9/29 thru 10/20

BALLROOM
10/06/21
DANCE
2pm - 3pm
BEGINNER
THIS CLASS MOVED TO HASTINGS AEROBIC ROOM ** See above for proper footwear
$5 4 Hastings Aerobic Jerri Adams
THIS CLASS MOVED TO HASTINGS AEROBIC ROOM ** See above for proper footwear
09/29/21 classes run 9/29 thru 10/20
4 pm - 5 pm $25 4 Hastings Aerobic Natalia Bragarnik
Description: Learn Ballroom & Latin Dances with a Professional Dancer/Teacher. Includes: Waltz, Swing, Fox-Trot, Tango, Salsa,

THIS CLASS MOVED TO HASTINGS AEROBIC ROOM ** See above for proper
INTERMEDIATE CLASS Have fun while learning more advanced Line Dance Steps!
footwear
Merengue, Cha-Cha-Cha, Rumba, Quick-Step & Samba!

THURSDAY CLASSES
BALLROOM DANCE BEGINNER classes run 9/29 thru 10/20 Course Name Start Date Time Cost # Weeks Room Materials Instructor

THIS CLASS MOVED09/29/21 TO HASTINGS AEROBIC 4 pm -ROOM5 pm ** See above $25for proper footwear 4 Hastings
CANASTAAerobic
BEGINNERS
10/07/21
Natalia Bragarnik
10am - 12pm $20 4 Card Room A
classes run 10/7 thru 10/28
Diane Andelman

Description:09/29/21 Learn Ballroom


4 pm - 5 pm& Latin $25Dances4withHastings
a Professional
Aerobic Dancer/Teacher.
Natalia Bragarnik Includes: Waltz, Swing, Fox-Trot, Tango, Salsa,
Description: Come in and learn to play this exciting card game!
Class dependent on minimum class size
Description: Learn Ballroom & Latin Dances with a Professional Dancer/Teacher. Includes: Waltz, Swing, Fox-Trot, Tango, Salsa, ESL - ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGE NEXT CLASS BEGINS IN NOVEMBER
Merengue,
Merengue, Cha-Cha-Cha,
Cha-Cha-Cha, Rumba,
Rumba, Quick-Step & Samba!Quick-Step & Samba! sign ups begin 10/18 11:30am-12:30pm $35 6 Class Room A *** Beverly Dolgin
Description: Learn English as your second language. Class dependent on minimum class size. *** bring pen and notepad

THURSDAY CLASSES
Course Name Start Date Time Cost # Weeks THURSDAY CLASSES
Room Materials Instructor
REGISTRATION INFO, PLEASE READ
Please Register Prior to the Start of the First Class In the Class
CANASTA Office, Located in the Staff/Ticket Office
CourseBEGINNERS
Name Start Date Time Costclasses run 10/7
# Weeks
thru 10/28 Room Materials
Registrations From Mon to Fri 9 am - 4:20 pm
Instructor
10/07/21 10am - 12pm $20 4 Card Room A Diane Andelman
CANASTA BEGINNERS
Description: Come in and learn to play this exciting card game!
Class dependent on minimum class size
PAYMENTS by CASH or CHECK ONLY. Make checks out to W.P.R.F., Inc.
classes run 10/7 thru 10/28
$25.00 Service charge on all Returned Checks
No Refunds or New Registrations After the End of the First Class
10/07/21
ESL - ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGE 10am NEXT
- 12pm $20
CLASS BEGINS IN NOVEMBER 4 Card Room A Room Location Subject to Change or Modification Diane Andelman
Description: Come
sign ups begin 10/18 in and learn to play
11:30am-12:30pm $35 this exciting
6 card
Class Roomgame!
A *** Beverly Dolgin
All Classes are not final, and are subject to change
Please call Class Office with questions: 561-640-3120 option 0
Class dependent on minimum class size
Description: Learn English as your second language. Class dependent on minimum class size. *** bring pen and notepad (***) Materials Needed. Please Purchase Materials Prior to Start of First Class.

REGISTRATION
ESL - ENGLISH AS SECONDINFO, PLEASE READ
LANGUAGE NEXT CLASS BEGINS IN NOVEMBER
OCTOBER 2021 | UCO REPORTER | PAGE 17

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Around the Bases with


Irwin Cohen
I started following baseball in Groth stayed in the game as a the deepest center field
1950 and went to my first game in scout for the Milwaukee and At- in the major leagues,
June of that year in Detroit with oth- lanta Braves and St. Louis Car- Giants center fielder
er young day campers. We sat in the dinals until 1990. Along the way, Willie Mays ran to-
lower left field grandstands behind Groth fathered eleven children, two wards the center field
my favorite player, Tigers left fielder sons and nine daughters. Johnny bleachers and caught
Hoot Evers. The baseball publica- Groth died recently in August at 95 the fly ball with his
tions at the time proclaimed that and was married for 72 years. The back to the infield. It
the Tigers had the best all around Groth’s lived in Palm Beach for 60 was one of the greatest
outfielders in the major leagues. years and enjoyed a long, tranquil catches in baseball his-
In 1950, Evers batted 323 with 21 retirement close to the beachfront. tory and I remember
home runs, center fielder Johnny The nice guy had a nice baseball ca- watching it on our old
Groth also had the best season of his reer, and lived in a nice place. What black and white big TV
career and batted .306 with 12 home more can anyone ask for? with the little screen. I got a chance to talk to him, after
runs while right fielder Vic Wertz I can still see the 1952 Topps base- Wertz went into the beer distribu- the Greenberg ceremonies in 1983.
had a great season too, batting .308 ball cards (the first year the compa- tor business in Detroit after his play- He was only 58 years-old, and the
with 27 homers. While on the base- ny issued bubble-gum cards) of my ing career and, along with his wife, Wertz's had no children.
ball beat about 25 years later, I had favorite outfielders from my child- became a well-respected charitable Walter "Hoot" Evers coached for
a chance to meet the trio on differ- hood. Their faces from those cards couple around town. The last time the Cleveland Indians and headed
ent occasions. Wertz was the most that year will always be ingrained I saw Vic Wertz was in June, 1983, their minor league system before
outgoing and Groth seemed like an in the television of my mind. 1952 when the Tigers retired the uniform accepting a similar position with
easy going, nice guy. In fact, after was also a sad year for me as Evers, number of Hank Greenberg. Wertz the Tigers. I had a chance to see and
his playing career with the Tigers, Wertz and Groth were all traded was sitting next to Greenberg at the talk to him several times as he lived
St. Louis Browns (who became the from the Tigers. Evers to the Bos- on field ceremony and I was one of in Detroit. He eventually scouted
Baltimore Orioles in 1954), Chicago ton Red Sox to be mostly a backup only three people on the field al- other teams for the Tigers and died
(his hometown) White Sox, Wash- to their left fielder Ted Williams. lowed to take pictures of the event. in 1991 at 69. He married twice and
ington Senators, Kansas City Ath- Groth and Wertz were traded to the Wertz was starting his career with had two daughters.
letics and another stint with Detroit St. Louis Browns. the Tigers when Greenberg was Author, columnist, public speak-
before retiring in 1960. The Tigers Wertz was probably most famous winding down his with Detroit. er Irwin Cohen headed a national
offered Groth a managerial position for hitting a long fly ball around 460 When Greenberg became general baseball monthly for five years be-
in their minor league system in 1961 feet in the 1954 World Series. With manager of the Cleveland Indians. fore working for a major league team
and 1962, but he was let go because Cleveland at the time and playing he traded for Wetz who helped the where he earned a Word Series ring.
management thought he was too against the New York Giants in their team to the World Series. Unfortu- He may be reached in his dugout at
nice of a guy to manage. home park, the Polo Grounds with nately, Wertz died only weeks after irdav@sbcglobal.net.

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In the August UCO Reporter, David Israel wrote about the At-

Letters
lantic Broadband (ABB) proposal. In the September UCO Reporter,
Richard Handelsman wrote an article about the proposal. I found
both interesting.

Editor
Both articles stated that Tivo and Internet will be included as part
to the of the bulk package for $51.50 a month. Those paying for Tivo and
Internet will no longer pay a separate fee, but it means everyone
pays extra, even those who do not use ABB for Internet or do not
use Internet at all. Both articles stated we will be losing all Starz
channels. In this proposal we lose Starz but get a rate increase. That
Hi To All, the Article in David's Blog by Richard Handelsman means we are paying more for less.
about the ABB proposed Contract----is Excellent!!! This is the type The following could happen: in the next proposal - we lose Epix
of Article that should be in our Reporter---not the Flavor of the and get another rate increase. In the next proposal, we lose HBO
Month Junk!! I have also mentioned-----in the past---- having a and Turner Classic Movies with yet another rate increase. Before
Article describing the proposed INCREASE of our WPRF FEES in you know it we are paying premium prices for basic cable.
January by the Benison Group=====again---better then the Book I pay extra for Tivo and Internet and I don't mind. That's what I
of the Month or who's Birthday it is!!!. A lot of folks I know are not agreed to when I made a contract with ABB.
aware of any of this Stuff. Sure, I agree, that this is their responsi- This proposal benefits only Atlantic Broadband. When Atlan-
bility----However, it would nice and much worthwhile to be OUR tic Broadband proposes to take away Starz (or anything else), we
PAPER. should reply, (respectfully and professionally) that we have a con-
tract so they can't take anything away.
I know a lot of Snowbirds look at the Reporter on line----and would Century Village is honoring that contract. So should Atlantic
be very interested in the Hot Topics that will be of interest in the Broadband.
coming months.!! Maybe the Reporter needs someone who can del-
egate more important issues concerning Century Village. Replacing Jim Reagan
some of the Useless Articles that are currently in the Reporter!! 98 Berkshire E

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OCTOBER 2021 CLUB LIST


All Clubs are active as of revised date. Clubs may have been discontinued or cancelled.
Rooms or dates may be subject to change or modification
Masks and Social Distancing Recommended; Some Clubs May Have Additional Rules
Clubs are for Residents Only

CLUB NAME ROOM DAY TIME


Act 2 Community Theater Meeting Room C Monday & Wednesday 5pm-9pm
Actor's Studio Class Room A Every Monday 7pm-9pm
African American CC Meetings Class Room A 2nd Wednesday 6pm-7pm
African American CC Potluck to be determined 4th Sunday 3pm-6pm
Ballroom Dance Practice Group Hastings Aerobic Every Monday 2pm-3 pm
Bible Study Club in Spanish Class Room A Every Tuesday 6:30 pm-8:30pm
Brooklyn Queen's Club Meeting Room C 2nd Wednesday 1pm-4pm
Camera Club Meeting Room C 2nd Tuesday 10am-12pm
Christian Club Party Room 1st Wednesday 12:30pm-3pm
Computer Club Meeting Room C 1st Thursday 1pm-3pm
Falling Star Players Meeting Room C Every Tuesday 6:30 pm-8:30pm
Friends of Bill Wilson Class Room B Monday & Thursday 6:30pm-7:30pm
Homestead Exemption Outreach Clubhouse Lobby 1st Thursday 1:30pm-2:30pm
Irish American Club Pickleball Pickleball Court # 4 Daily 3:30pm-5:30pm
Latin American Club Mtg to be determined 2nd Thursday 6pm-9pm
Latin American Club Dance to be determined 3rd Sunday 5pm-9pm
Line Dancing Club Hastings Aerobic Monday & Friday 12pm-2pm
Mah Jong Musketeers Upstairs Lobby Every Monday 1:30pm-3:30pm
Snorkel Club Class Room B 4th Thursday 10am-11am
UCO Delegate Assembly Theater 1st Friday 9:30am-12pm
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Organization News WPRF News


D e a r confusion regarding the Gate
Act 2: Meeting in Clubhouse Room Cong. Anshei Sholom: 5348 Grove Residents, Access code given out by the
C, Mondays. & Wednesdays, 6 PM. St, welcomes you to our Synagogue. WPRF ID Office. This allows
See Kitty Muldoon-Gragg. Shabbat Services Sat. morning, With UCO unit owners/renters to authorize
9:15 AM. Masks mandatory for all. and WPRF family and friends to enter the
Brooklyn Queens Club: meets holding separate security contracts gates by entering their name and
Synagogue Office: 684-3212.
in the Clubhouse Party Room, with the same company…Platinum phone number on their personal
October thru March on the second Italian American Club: No Security, the Rover patrol cars were Gate Access list. This code is
Wednesday of the month at 2 PM, meetings at this time. Notification identical. I had many calls from given out “in person” only. WPRF
frustrated residents reporting will not give it out over the phone
door open at 1:30 PM. First meeting when meetings resume. Saturday that they called for assistance at as we have no idea who is on the
October 13, 2021. For info, call Club mornings, Bowling at Greenacres. the pools and watched the Rover other end of the line. For children
President Harriet Levine 684-9712 For more info: call Lenny 471-2603, cars drive by without stopping. trying to wrap up their deceased
or Vice President Estelle Steppler For club info: call Fausto 478-1821. What the residents had no way of parent’s affairs, please contact the
478-0900. knowing is that the patrol vehicles building’s board members who
driving by were UCO Rovers. To might be able to be of assistance.
Christian Club: Will not meet in alleviate this confusion, WPRF Ticket sales are right around the
Sept. due to the rise in Covid. We asked Platinum Security for a corner. With Covid still present,
will post info re club dates when different color Rover vehicle. many residents will choose to
That new WPRF vehicle, which is purchase their tickets the evening
we are permitted. Pres. Rae Boyle
white… was delivered in the early of each show. WPRF anticipates
561-254-2290, Marilyn Figueroa 561- Shuffleboard Club: Summer part of September. So…attention long lines in the months of January,
707-6548. schedule, every Tues., 9AM, all all residents...when you see the February and March. Tickets will
welcome, equipment provided. blue Rover vehicle drive by, that is stop being sold at 8:00 p.m. sharp
Upcoming Trips: Oct. 3-9, 2021 one of two UCO Rovers. Please be even if you have been waiting in
Come and learn the game.
Smoky Mountains/Dollywood on the lookout for the white WPRF line. To avoid being turned away,
Questions, please call Ed Wright:
561-632-5268. vehicle. This should alleviate any we urge all residents to purchase
Dec. 5, 2021 Biltmore Estate/ confusion between the UCO (blue) their tickets earlier than the
Asheville, NC and WPRF (white) Rovers. typical “one hour” before the show
The Falling Star Players: a CV
acting group producing 3 shows a There seems to be some starts.
Computer Club: Monthly meetings
resumed first Thurs. of the month year. Meets in Classroom C every
at the clubhouse starting Sept. 2nd, Tues 6PM. Cant memorize lines? No
Classroom C 1 PM. Members unable problem. We take our scripts on-
to attend can connect by Zoom. For stage. Come join the fun! Call Jody
link and passcode email cvccwpb@ Lebel 561-531-3373.
gmail.com with Zoom in the subject Zoom Programs: Poetry, Karaoke,
line. Check website for latest info at Yiddish Vinkl programs. Contact
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OCTOBER 2021 | UCO REPORTER | PAGE 25

The Godmothers by Camille Aubray


The Only when the Olympics are happening does it take
me three weeks to read a book. This is a sweeping saga
featuring four strong women related by marriage into
and the timeline is clearly labeled, and narrative is
easy to follow. I found it altogether an upbeat tribute
to female friendships, despite many unusual situations.

Reader’s a proud Italian family with ties to the mob. Different


from other "mob stories" in that it is told through the
women's eyes, and the mob is not glamorized or cel-
Godmothers & mobsters - this historical fiction is re-
freshing!

Corner
ebrated. This is the story of women who went toe to
toe with the biggest mob bosses of their day and not
only survived, but thrived.
Petrina, Lucy, Amie, and Filomena are the wom-
en. I enjoyed the look at their backstory and how
BY LENORE they came to this family. The reader gets to know
VELCOFF each woman and her strengths and weaknesses in
this first section. The novel starts by telling us of
the women, introducing each character, their per-
sonalities and the stories of how they became sis-
ters-in-law, and eventually godmother to each oth-
er's children. We get to follow along within a family
through the decades beginning in the 1930’s and see
all of the obstacles, triumphs, loves, losses, forged
relationships, loyalties created, and lies, deceptions,
heartbreaks, and overall changes. Set in Greenwich
Village, it tells of secrets, power, intrigue and most
importantly, a love and commitment of family first.
The story reflects on how their origins impacted
their later life choices.
These Godmothers are placed in a brilliant his-
torical perspective, especially in dealing with the
mobsters who ran NYC during those days.The au-
thor made her characters witnesses to real events
that are still discussed. She was also able to blend in
events of WWII and how those impacted the family.
When tragedies befall the family, forcing the men to
be away, the Godmothers take over the "business."
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My friend and I visited this


neighborhood restaurant last
week. You order your food at the
counter and then find yourself a
place to sit. The food is brought to
your table. While it may seem like
a fast-food restaurant, the food
is authentic. All sauces, soups,
dressings, marinades and desserts
are made from scratch on a daily
basis. What's more, they never
buy processed produce or proteins. feta fries, soup, or salad. Perhaps I had a GYRO with grilled shrimp
They chop, dice, slice and trim you would like FALAFEL PITA and French fries while my friend
ingredients themselves each and Homemade Chickpea Fritters in had one of their traditional entrees
every day, as it's needed. ons: Falafel, Dolmades, Gyro Meat, a Pita with Hummus, Red Onion, - AUSTRALIAN LAMB SOUVLAKI
We did not order appetizers, Chicken Breast , Steak Tenderloin, Lettuce, Tomatoes, and Tzatziki or Two Skewers of Leg of Lamb with
though they have seven items – Jumbo Shrimp, Leg of Lamb, THE TRADITIONAL GYRO Beef Rice Pilaf. Six other entrees are
everything from DOLMADES Atlantic Salmon. Salads are served / Lamb or Grilled Chicken with also available. We did not order
Stuffed Grape Leaves with Rice with grilled pita bread and their Tomatoes, Red Onions, Tzatziki. dessert, but they have BAKLAVA
and Fresh Herbs. Served Chilled to homemade Greek vinaigrette. Additionally, they have THE Classic Dessert with Layers of
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Nutritionand
Nutrition andHealth
Health
Saturated Fat
BY JE AN I E W. F R I E D M AN, M S R D LD / N

You’ve heard of saturated fat over • Sausage way to take charge of your health.
the years. But what exactly is it? • Chicken with skin
The term saturated fat refers to its • Ice cream and milkshakes • Limit saturated fats by
chemical bonds. • Pastries like croissants, pies, substituting healthier fats like olive
A healthy diet does need to include cream puffs, strudel oil, canola,
some fat, ideally lower in saturated • Cakes, including cheesecake • Include a variety of fruits and
fat and higher in polyunsaturated • Cheese vegetables
and monounsaturated fat. Fat is • Palm oil, coconut oil, butter • Enjoy fruit-based desserts over
necessary for your body to make fatty cakes, pies and other pastries
hormones, to help keep you warm Consuming too much saturated fat • Trim the fat from your cuts of
and comfortable, and in providing can lead to several bodily changes. meat. Remember to remove the
some cushioning for your organs. For one thing, over time, that extra skin from poultry.
Your body can absorb some saturated fat can gradually build up • Swap out leaner cuts of meat for
vitamins more efficiently when in your blood and lead to clogged fattier cuts. Instead of ribeye or
there is some fat in your diet. Fat arteries. This in turn can increase Porterhouse steaks, try sirloin tip or
in your food can also contribute to a your risk of strokes. top round steak. you can have greater control over fat
feeling of fullness and satisfaction. Fat, in general, is more • Have salmon, cod, or other fish content. Look for lower fat recipes.
Keep in mind fat is a concentrated calorie-dense than protein or rich in healthy fats once or twice a • Include more plant-based
energy source for your body and carbohydrates. The extra fat in week to cut down on fatty meat proteins in your meals
consuming too much can lead to your diet could result in many more • Limit highly-processed junk -help stretch cost of meat while
unwanted weight gain. calories and then unwanted weight food like cookies and chips and lowering saturated fat
Saturated fat is commonly found gain. Obesity is a risk factor for replace these with healthier choices -for example, 25%-50% of ground
in a wide range of foods; mostly many medical conditions, including for snacking: low-fat yogurt, fruit, beef, add in softened lentils
from animal sources and baked heart disease, diabetes, strokes, raw vegetables with dips
goods. cancer, and diseases of the liver and • If you crave something sweet, Jeanie W. Friedman is a Registered
Many foods can be a source of kidneys. perhaps making healthier cookies Dietitian and nutritionist licensed
saturated fat. Unfortunately, these There are many ways to cut or cakes from scratch may provide in the State of Florida. This article
usually are the flavorful and tasty down on how much saturated fat satisfaction without sacrificing is intended for educational purposes
foods that most people love to eat: you eat. By being mindful of your health. Simply by swapping out only and is not intended as a
• Bacon choices and portions and by making some of the oil or butter in the recipe substitute for consultation with your
• Meat, including beef, pork substitutions you can be on your with applesauce or mashed bananas health care professional.
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Mark your calendars for


“No Passport Required”
Show date: November 14th at 7:00 in the theater

The Act 2 Repertory Theater group, ribbean to the UK, from Africa to the rooms, dressers were kept busy assist- magnificent job in the construction
a Century Village performing club that Far East, and from all across Europe. ing the singers and dancers with fast of many of the bright and attractive
has orchestrated over a dozen shows This show is directed by Kitty Gragg costume changes. I don’t know how costume pieces.
for the entertainment of our Village and is co-produced by John Gragg some of the performers made it out The entire cast opens and closes
residents, held a dress rehearsal last along with musical Director Steve, on time with mics in hand when the with musical numbers. You don’t re-
week for their upcoming number, No who smoothly blends multiple songs music started for the next number, alize how many people it takes to put
Passport Required. This reporter got into one act, keeping a steady rhythm but they did; so kudos to the back- on a show until you see the entourage
to attend this delightful musical trip and pace as the show progresses from stage folks. strung across our huge theater stage.
around the world which is the brain- one part of the world to the next. And did I mention the costumes? If you haven’t seen one of Act 2’s of-
child of Kitty Gragg. Her talented Many of the members have musical Kitty has arranged a dazzling array of ferings, don’t miss the one coming up
group, consisting of 40-plus Century and/or performance backgrounds, colorful, authentic-looking clothing this fall. Their last show got a stand-
Village senior citizens, did a quality some quite extensive, which brings an that add to the pageantry. You will ing ovation, and I look forward to see-
job in this 90-minute theater-worthy added layer of talent and dimension find Dutch shoes, Bollywood veils, ing many of you at No Passport Re-
offering. This crew’s shows, which are to the production. Cleopatra and King Tut attire, a cuck- quired which will be performed in the
months in the making, have always I got a chance to peek at the back- oo clock, Asian fans, Russian hats, Af- theater on November 14th at 7:00 PM.
entertained but frankly they outdid stage workings and I have to tell you it rican chest pieces, Philippine twirling Tickets are available for $3. This act-
themselves with this vibrant inter- is impressive in its complexity. A large ribbons… too many to mention in this ing club does not charge membership
national production. It consists of an stage crew consisting of four commu- column. You just have to see them to dues and as a result the group must
interesting mix of popular musical nication/technical coordinators, sev- believe it. I know from personal expe- absorb the entire cost of the produc-
selections, along with impressive and eral prop wranglers, two curtain per- rience that some members get togeth- tion. Proceeds from the ticket sales
quite beautiful dance numbers cho- sons, and three mic handlers made er to construct the outfits and paint are used to offset the cost of costumes
reographed by the very talented Na- the entire operation run without a props, and believe me when I tell and props so that Act 2 may continue
talia Bragarnik. With songs both in hitch. In addition, there was a stage you that that alone takes weeks, but to provide Century Village with quali-
English and foreign languages, many manager on both the men’s and wom- I have to mention one newcomer by ty entertainment.
of the countries around the world are en’s side making sure the performers name: Not only does member Joy Van
represented with pieces from the Ca- went out on time. In the changing Arnam sing and dance, but she did a
OCTOBER 2021 | UCO REPORTER | PAGE 33

Fun Facts & Holidays for


October
BY RUTH BERNHARD - DREISS
My sincere apologies for listing sporty or athletic at the least. I have
the wrong dates for the High Holy a problem with that because I was
Days in September in this column. born mid-October and am not ath-
I must have referred to the wrong letic or sporty in the least. Some fa-
calendar. The correct dates ap- mous athletes are basketball player
peared on the cover page. LeBron James, baseball player Mick-
ey Mantle, football player Mike Dit-
October seems to be a fantastic ka and baseball player, pitcher and
month for longevity. Research shows coach Whitey Ford.
that people born in the Northern
Hemisphere in October tend to live Cooler nights can still be found
longer than anyone else during the overall and it’s a wonderful time to
year. October is thought to breed get outside and enjoy the warmth
natural athletes. It seems that of the sun. I say this as I sit in 90
those born towards the middle of degrees of heat and humidity on
autumn grow up to be very September 1st and anticipate the
arrival of October.

The beer-swilling Bavari- October has just one birthstone – as well as being quite intense, yet
an festival Octoberfest takes the Opal which was valued by the imaginative people.
place every year in Munich, Ancient Romans as the most price-
Germany. The festival usually less of all gems. Those born in Oc- October has strikingly differ-
runs from mid-September until tober come under one or two very ent birth flowers – the cosmos and
the Sunday of the first weekend different star signs. If born before marigold. The cosmos is representa-
in October. It wouldn’t be Octo- October 23d, you have the sign of tive of the joy one finds in peach and
ber without Halloween which is Libra. Those born on October 23rd love, as well as representing peace.
celebrated on October 31st by or later have the sign of Scorpio. The marigold, otherwise known as
dressing up in costumes or Libras are said to value harmony the calendula, is said to be a symbol
disguises, going door-to- and diplomacy, and are said to be of tranquility, grace and grief.
door receiving gifts of food, both intelligent and kind. Scorpios
like today’s children dress- are quite different, valuing trust As you can see, October is a pretty
ing up and receiving treats. and honesty above all other things, fantastic time of year.
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Old Time
Radio
The Cisco
Kid
BY STEW RICHL AND

with Jack Mather and Harry Lang sco? Let’s went! The shereef, he ees
and syndicated more than 600 shows getting closer!”). But he was brave in a
from 1947 to 1956. fight and an expert with the bullwhip.
The pair saw a lot of action together,
The Television Programs but relatively little gunplay. Usually,
One of television’s earliest western Cisco’s fast draw was to shoot the gun
series produced with the younger out of the bad guy’s hand.
viewer in mind, The Cisco Kid was The ready, fun-loving camarade-
also the first filmed TV adventure rie between Cisco and Pancho was
series seen during those early years what made the series really work. 156
when shows were usually broadcast half-hour episodes were filmed by Ziv
live. Television. Surprisingly, all of them
The hero of this very popular ad- are in color, although most stations
venture program was a Mexican ad- showed them in black & white during
venturer called the Cisco Kid, played the 1950s. According to the experts
Epilogue: by Duncan Renaldo. The Kid roamed the best line in all the shows was:
The Cisco Kid is based on the fic- the West on his horse, Diablo, with “Many times we come face to face
tional Western character created by his trusted sidekick, Pancho (Leo with a horseman,” says Cisco. “He is
O. Henry in his short story "The Ca- Carrillo), who rode a horse called not a pretty horseman. He is Death!”
ballero's Way", published in 1907 in Loco, at his side. The Cisco Kid.
the collection Heart of the West. Al- Renaldo was in his fifties when The
though in O. Henry's original story, Cisco Kid was filmed and Carrillo Reflections:
he was a non-Hispanic character and was in his seventies, but this did not I spoke to my son, Bruce the other
a cruel outlaw, he was transformed make them any less dashing or he- day about my article on the Cisco Kid
by Hollywood as a Latin persona. In roic, and Cisco and Pancho avenged and his sidekick played by Leo Carril-
2008, Arizona State college professors the wronged and fought the bad guys lo. He informed me that Carrillo was
Nevins and Keller, published a book with great gusto. a leader in the Mexican-American
titled, “The Cisco Kid-American Hero, community for many years and was
Hispanic Roots.” The book traces Cis- responsible for many land preserva-
co’s Hispanic roots. The authors argue tion projects. Carrillo may not be a
that mainstream American culture household name by any standards,
and the Hispanic community made but his accomplishments outside of
the character into a cultural phe- film and radio to Californians should
nomenon, producing a new persona would wear that throughout the TV not be ignored in this article.
which the authors refer to as a “noble series that followed. What’s interest- Leo Carrillo was born on August 6,
bandit, a robber and outlaw elevated ing about Gilbert Roland’s Cisco of 1881 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
to the status of avenger and champion the mid-late 40s is that Roland was He was an actor, known for 20 Mule
of social justice. This notion is contin- far better than the material, which is Team (1940), The Guilty Generation
ually exemplified through the Cisco a decided plus. (1931) and The Cisco Kid (1950). He
Kid films and more recently with the was married to Edith Shakespear
movie “The Cisco Kid, made in 1994 Radio: Haeselbarth. He died on September
starring Jimmy Smits and Cheech The Cisco Kid came to radio Octo- 10, 1961 in Santa Monica, California.
Marin and made the Cisco Kid into a ber 2, 1942, with Jackson Beck in the For all the stereotypical Latinos he
proto-Chicano.” title role and Louis Sorin as Pancho portrayed on screen, Leo Carrillo was
with Vicki Vola and Bryna Raeburn actually an intelligent, literate man,
Movies: Cisco and Pancho the scion of an old, respected Los An-
in supporting roles and Michael Rye
The character, beginning in the si- announcing. The show continued on geles family who could trace his heri-
lent film era with William R. Dunn mutual radio until 1945. The follow- Fat old Pancho was always ready tage back to the conquistadores.
portraying the Cisco Kid in The Ca- ing year the series started up again with a crack and some fractured En- Leo Carrillo State Beach, locat-
ballero's Way (1914), followed by The glish that kids loved to imitate (“Cee- ed west of Malibu along the Pacific
Border Terror (1919). Warner Baxter Coast Highway, was named in honor
won an Oscar for his portrayal of the of Leo Carrillo. In addition to acting,
Cisco Kid in the early sound film In Leo Carrillo also took a special inter-
Old Arizona (1928), directed by Ir- est in conservation and preservation.
ving Cummings and Raoul Walsh, He served on the California Beach
The movie series with Cesar Romero and Parks Commission for eighteen
in the title role began with The Cisco years, and played a key role in the
Kid and the Lady (1939), and Duncan state's acquisition of Hearst Castle at
Renaldo took over the reins in 1945 San Simeon, the Los Angeles Arbo-
with The Cisco Kid Returns which retum, and the Anza-Borrego Desert
also introduced the Kid’s best known State Park. Carrillo was eventually
side-kick “Pancho.” made a Goodwill Ambassador by the
Gilbert Roland played the character Governor. Proud of his heritage and
in a half-dozen 1946-1947 movies be- accomplishments, Leo Carrillo wrote
ginning with the “The Gay Cavalier” a book entitled The California I Love,
Renaldo then returned to the role published in 1961 just before his death
with Leo Carrillo as Pancho. They from cancer.
made five films with Rinaldo wearing
the “Charro” suit in the final film. He Duncan Renaldo.
OCTOBER 2021 | UCO REPORTER | PAGE 35

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longer than the men who mention it.
Submitted by Bobbi Levin

Notables Born in October (Presidential Edition)


BY LENORE VELCOFF

MORE U.S. PRESIDENTS WERE BORN IN OCTOBER THAN IN ANY OTHER MONTH

THEODORE ROOSEVELT was DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER was


the 26th President. He was a driv- the 34th President. As a Gener-
ing force for anti-trust and Pro- al, he was the Supreme U.S. Com-
JOHN ADAMS was the 2nd Pres- gressive policies. He won the 1906 mander in Europe. He signed the
ident of the U.S. He was the only Nobel Peace Prize and was gener- Civil Rights Act in 1957 and he sent
one elected under the banner of the ally considered one of the five best troops to integrate schools in Little
Federalist party. He was the first presidents. Rock, Ark.
president to reside in the White
House. He and his son, John Quin-
cy Adams were the only presidents
of the first twelve who did not own
slaves.
JIMMY CARTER was the 39th
CHESTER ARTHUR was the 21st President. He pardoned all the
President of the U.S. He suffered VietNam War draft evaders. He es-
from poor health and was said by calated the Cold War when he end-
historians to be a mediocre presi- ed détente. At 96 years old, he is
dent, as well as the least memora- the oldest living president and the
ble. longest with the post-presidency.
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OCTOBER 2021

Intermission for live theater will be over in just five short weeks with the last month of our CV At Home
Series.
THOSE WHO WISH ME DEAD R, 1 HOUR, 40 MIN.
(RATED R FOR STRONG VIOLENCE AND LANGUAGE.) We have enjoyed being able to give you entertainment virtually but are so excited to welcome you
A young teen witnessing a murder is pursued by two assassins through Sun. October 03 1:45 pm back in person and are ready to give you the best season of entertainment ever!
the Montana wilderness in this action/thriller. A dare-devil smoke jumper
forest fighter takes on the task of protecting him while a raging forest
fire threatens to consume all in its path. The movie stars Angelina Jolie,
Nicholas Hoult, Finn Little, Tyler Perry and Jon Bernthal.

THE SEAGULL PG-13, 1 HOUR, 38 MIN.


Anton Chekhov’s play set at a lakeside Russian estate in the early 1900s Thurs. October 07 6:30 pm
to wners
is a tragicomedy about the obsessive nature of love and the tangled Sun. October 10 1:45 pm The Mo
relationship of parents and children as well as about art, fame, human
folly and the eternal desire to live a purposeful life. The film stars Annette
Bening, Saoirse Ronan, Brian Dennehy, Billy Howle, Jon Tenney, Mare
Winningham and Elisabeth Moss.

NOMADLAND R, 1 HOUR, 47 MIN.


(RATED R FOR SOME FRONTAL NUDITY.)
The winner of three Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Thurs. October 14 6:30 pm
Actress, the film follows the wanderings of a sixty-year-old woman who Sun. October 17 1:45 pm
loses everything when a company collapses in her rural Nevada town.
She packs up her van and embarks on a journey through the West, living
the life of a modern-day nomad in this drama. The movie stars Frances
McDormand, David Strathairn and Linda May.

IN THE HEIGHTS PG-13, 2 HOURS, 23 MIN.


A joyful film version of the award-winning Broadway musical about a Thurs. October 21 6:30 pm
bodega owner living in the Washington Heights section of New York Sun. October 24 1:45 pm
City who dreams of winning the lottery so he can escape to the shores
of his native Dominican Republic. He is surrounded by a colorful cast of
characters as fabulous dance routines and music are used to highlight
this vibrant and tight-knit community. The film stars Corey Hawkins, Lin-
Manuel Miranda, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Stephanie Beatriz, Melissa Barrera,
Jimmy Smits, Marc Anthony, Olga Merediz and Dascha Polanco.

BELLA PG-13, 1 HOUR, 31 MIN.


In one irreversible moment, the lives of a soccer star on his way to sign a Thurs. October 28 6:30 pm
multi-million dollar contract and a beautiful waitress are turned upside Sun. October 31 1:45 pm
down but a simple gesture of kindness brings them together in this
dramatic romance. The film stars Eduardo Verástegui, Tammy Blanchard
and Manny Perez.

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Movies will be presented with captions when available on the first Sunday at 1:45 pm of each new movie. online at https://cvpp.isnsecurity.services/
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