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INSIDE
Editorial.................................................3 Legal: Remote Participation.................13 About those Pesky Recreation Fees......24
January Meetings...................................3 January Tax Talk...................................14 Dinner with Lenore..............................27
REMINDER
UCO Officer's Reports.............................4 PBC Clerk's Monthly Report..................15 Crossword Solutions.............................27 D E LE G AT E M E E T I N G
Property Manager's Report....................5 Property News.....................................16 Nutrition and Health............................27 Fri., January 8 -
Maintenance..........................................6 Crossword Puzzle.................................18 Old Time Movies: The Mr. Wong Series.....28 9:30 AM, CH Aud
Security..................................................6 Beware of COVID Vaccine Scams...........20 WPRF 2021 Holiday Schedule...............30
Email articles & comments:
Treasurer's Report..................................6 Recreation............................................21 Notables Born in January.....................32 ucoreporterwpb@gmail.com
Bylaws to be Continued..........................7 Some Reasons to Smile!.......................22 Tales from the Cold War........................35
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The
President’s State of the Village
Report BY P R E S . DAV I D I S R A E L
& LCAM DONALD FOSTER
By Dave Israel

In accordance with the Bylaws of installed at the Okeechobee Bou- ers for details about maintaining Unapproved structural
UCO, the President “shall submit a levard guardhouse, completing a the Association’s 55 and older sta- alterations:
report of the operations of UCO for years-long project of making both tus under the Florida Housing for We were informed of structural
the preceding year to the January guardhouses and the UCO Of- Older Persons Act (HOPA). damage to two units at Norwich
meeting of the Delegate Assembly fice fully functional during major B, caused by the unpermitted re-
or may publish his report in the storms and power outages. Landscaping moval of load bearing kitchen
UCO Reporter”. UCO, and the Associations of The sick royal palms on Century walls at a first-floor unit. On 8/17,
2020 was a challenging year for Century Village continue to work Boulevard were examined by a cer- these two units were inspected
Century Village. At the onset of together to improve community tified arborist, who reported that by Officials from the Palm Beach
the Pandemic, UCO was deemed standards, towing junk cars, en- the weevil infestation at the palm’s County Department of Code En-
an “essential service provider”, and forcing rules on illegal dumping fronds has been cured, but that the forcement and Palm Beach Coun-
every effort was made to safely pro- and assisting with cases of unper- palms were “suffering from major ty Building Department. On 8/18,
vide those services to the Commu- mitted and dangerous construc- micronutrient deficiency”. both units we re declared unsafe
nity. New procedures were quickly tion. The result is a cleaner and All of the royal palms on Century for occupancy by PBC Building De-
developed, involving access control safer Community. It is no exagger- Boulevard were fertilized and giv- partment, and a Notice of Violation
to the UCO building, enhanced ation to declare that the state of en micronutrient treatment, and was issued by PBC Code Enforce-
cleaning and disinfection of UCO UCO and the Village is good and the three sick palms were injected ment, case #C-2020-08180007. Be-
owned buildings, construction of improving daily. Enjoy our Village at the roots with nutrients and fer- cause of the extensive (and active)
Plexiglas barriers, processing of and consider volunteering to help tilizer. termite damage discovered at this
investigation paperwork, and han- make it better. building, the entire building will
dling of insurance claims, as well Cable Store need to be inspected by a structur-
as other UCO office functions. We A few highlights are The Atlantic Broadband Cable al engineer.
are proud to report that UCO Of- worth noting: (ABB) Store, at 5400 Fairway Street, We were informed of unautho-
ficers and Volunteers, along with reopened on 9/14. Hours of opera- rized construction work happening
the UCO LCAM, worked as a team, Laundry reopened tion are 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Mon- in two adjoining units at Stratford
and were able to provide all regular The Laundry was reopened on day to Friday. To ensure customer E. On 8/17, these two units were
UCO services without interruption. 12/4, after a new hot water heater and employee safety, please comply inspected by Officials from the
I thank them all for their “above was installed by Top of The Line with the COVID-19 safety protocols Palm Beach County Department of
and beyond” efforts. Plumbing on 12/3. On 12/1, an annu- that have been put in place by ABB Code Enforcement and Palm Beach
In April, UCO arranged for an al service contract for the washers when visiting the store. The phone County Building Department.
on-property drive through test- and dryers was renewed with Com- number for ABB service is 844- Stratford E Condominium Associ-
ing event by Phoenix Health, the mercial Laundry Equipment Com- 489-7509. ation has retained an Attorney to
first of its kind in South Florida. pany, which covers all repair labor address the destruction of condo-
During this month-long event, over throughout the year. Gator sighting(s) minium common elements by the
1,200 CV residents were tested, as On 9/3, a CV unit owner reported owner of the two units.
well as many of the contract em- PBSO traffic enforcement a small gator in the Dover B park-
ployees that work in our Commu- Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Of- ing lot. Florida Fish and Wildlife Notary service at UCO
nity. Again, this was a team effort, fice continues to enforce traffic was called. A Conservation Officer Three UCO Officers, David Boas,
involving coordination between rules on the main roads of Century responded, captured the gator, and Fausto Fabbro, and Bob Rivera have
UCO, WPRF, Platinum Security, Village, pursuant to a long-stand- transported it to a wild area in west- qualified as Florida Notaries. UCO
S.E. Florida Transportation, and ing agreement between PBSO and ern Palm Beach County. There have will be able to offer this courtesy
PBSO. We especially thank Con- UCO. This enforcement activity is been several reports of larger gators service to CV residents during UCO
gregation Anshei Sholom for allow- happening 24/7, using marked and in North Lagoon, between Sheffield Office hours, Monday through
ing this event to happen on their unmarked vehicles. On 11/4, Depu- and Dorchester/Oxford sections. Thursday, 11:30 AM to 12:00 Noon
property. Starting in August, UCO ties issued “multiple verbal warn- Florida Wildlife Control (FWC) and Friday, 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM. No-
partnered with Cano Health, locat- ings, thirty-six written warnings, trappers have not been able to cap- tary services are offered for build-
ed at the CV Medical Building, to twelve citations, three criminal ture these gators. Please send nui- ing association documents only
provide courtesy COVID-19 testing citations, and one felony traffic ar- sance gator reports to UCOMAIN- and not for personal use.
to all Century Village residents. We rest”. Please, drive slowly (25 mph) TENANCE@GMAIL.COM, or call
encourage all CV residents to use and come to full stop at stop signs. FWC directly at 866-FWC-GATOR Moving vans and drop
this courtesy service to get tested (866-392-4286). Generally, an alli- trailers
for COVID-19. Lighting improvements gator is deemed a nuisance if it is at During the year, there have been
A particular phenomenon of the On 10/9, TSI Electric installed least 4 feet in length and the caller several instances of moving com-
Pandemic was a sharp rise in pe- additional lighting fixtures at the believes it poses a threat to people, panies dropping off large trailers
destrian traffic, with many CV res- Haverhill Road guardhouse. These pets, or property. at Association parking areas and
idents establishing a walking exer- fixtures are intended to better il- through-streets. These trailers re-
cise routine to replace many of the luminate the pedestrian entrance Hoarding: main in place for several days, un-
other recreational activities that on the south side of Century Bou- On 8/25, we were informed of til the contents are either loaded
were curtailed. Many of this year’s levard. On 10/13, Godly Electric in- extreme hoarding conditions and or unloaded by CV residents. This
maintenance and improvement stalled an LED streetlight fixture rat infestation at a Plymouth unit. method of moving in and out pres-
projects were focused on making at Century Boulevard, between the Upon arrival, the UCO LCAM ents safety and quality of life issues
things safer for CV pedestrians. A Medical Building and the Club- found the unit’s front entry door for our Community, as these trail-
new sidewalk project along Cen- house Island gate. FPL streetlights wide open and many rats scurrying ers often block passage of emer-
tury Boulevard was completed in at North Drive, near Kent M, have about. Inside the unit, there were gency vehicles and buses, making
February, and new streetlights been repaired. live rats in cages, dead rats, huge it difficult for CV residents to drive
were installed along Century Bou- piles of rotting food and rubbish. safely. These heavy trailers also
levard, Falkirk Street, and Fairway HOPA registration elimi- The stench in the unit was inde- damage our roads.
Street. All crosswalks and stop bar nated scribable. We immediately called These are but a few highlights
road markings were repainted with On 7/7, Governor DeSantis signed PBSO. Deputies searched the unit of the operations in our Village. In
highly reflective thermoplastic a law that eliminated the require- for people, determined that the closing, we say Happy Holidays and
material, and new signage was in- ment for 55 and over “HOPA'' com- unit was not occupied, and secured stay safe.
stalled. munities to biennially register with the unit. Hoarding, while relatively
In February, a new emergency Florida Commission on Human rare, is a potential nightmare and
generator, with a four-hundred-gal- Relations. CV Associations should needs to be nipped in the bud by
lon underground fuel tank, was check with their property manag- the Board immediately.
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EDITORIAL JANUARY 2021


As we sit and ponder what 2021 will be like, we can reflect on how bad-
ly (or not) 2020 has impacted our lives. Speaking for myself, although I UCO Committee Meetings
was fortunate enough to escape Covid-19, I was hit by a malady that I
had never experienced in my life with the not-so-happy thought that it TUE 5 TRANSPORTATION 1:00 PM MCH ROOM C
could recur. Joy Vestal, the longtime editor of the UCO Reporter and my
TUE 5 COMMUNICATIONS 10:00 AM CANCELLED
mentor, passed away. None of us knows what can befall us from day to
day. WED 6 PROGRAMS & SERVICES 1:00 PM MCH ROOM C
Now we look forward to the not too distant day when the Covid vac-
cine will be available to us, in the hope that it will wipe out this awful FRI 8 DELEGATE ASSEMBLY 9:30 AM MCH AUDITORIUM
disease soon. Each of us has lived through this time, the likes of which FRI 8 SECURITY 1:00 PM MCH ROOM C
has not been experienced for over a hundred years. Mind boggling!
It is remarkable that dedicated volunteers chose to man the UCO office TUE 12 ADVISORY 1:00 PM MCH ROOM C
on a daily basis, creating a skeleton staff which made accommodations
possible for obtaining barcodes, gate passes and investigation processes. WED 13 BROADBAND 1:00 PM MCH ROOM C
They have taken flak on occasion from those who want what they want, THU 14 COP 11:30 AM MCH ROOM C
when they want it. We survived. We appreciate those who do appreciate
us and they have said so. FRI 15 CERT 1:00 PM MCH ROOM C
To Greg Cox of OPS Services and Scott Toner of Sun Coast Press who
have helped UCO tremendously in putting out the UCO Reporter, I of-
FRI 15 NOMINATIONS 1:00 PM UCO BOARDROOM
fer a personal thank you. I could not have done TUE 19 INSURANCE 1:00 PM MCH ROOM C
it without you. You’re the best! And to the
amazing LCAM Donald Foster who is WED 20 BEAUTIFICATION 1:00 PM MCH ROOM C
there to help at every turn, in-
THU 21 BIDS/INFRASTRUCTURE 1:00 PM MCH ROOM C
cluding being on hand to take
receipt of delivery of the news- TUE 26 OPERATIONS 1:00 PM MCH ROOM C
paper at 5:30 AM.
Happy 2021 to the Century WED 27 FINANCE 1:00 PM MCH ROOM C
Village community. May
THU 28 OFFICERS 1:00 PM UCO BOARDROOM
better things come our
way this year. FRI 29 EXECUTIVE BOARD 1:00 PM MCH ROOM C

by Ruth Dreiss, Meetings are subject to change due to


Editor-in-chief Covid-19. Meetings are limited to
Committee Members.
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UCO OFFICE R'S RE POR TS


years past. Prices of units are also going and Florida, in general, offers fewer op-
up. We can conclude from this what we portunities 'for fun'.
have always known - that Century Vil- Century Village, West Palm Beach, has
lage is a great place to enjoy one’s well the same outward appearance but until
earned retirement. The cost of living in
the battle with COVID-19 is controlled,
Florida has remained very stable. Gas
prices have dropped considerably and resuming some functions indoors will
Floridians do not pay state income tax- be eliminated or compromised unlike
es. Our roads here in the Village are in times past. The effects will be felt by
very good repair, our infrastructure is some and the daily life where almost all
very sound and our landscaping is very residents, permanent and seasonal will
pleasing to the eye.
In addition, our Village fees have re- be affected. Your next door neighbor
mained stable, and UCO has managed may not spend the Winter here, there-
Stew Richland to function, with restricted hours, pro- Dom Guarnagia by curtailing the usual gatherings, card
vicepresident1@unitedcivic.org viding the services that our residents vicepresident2@unitedcivic.org games, golf partners, etc. which will
deserve. Unfortunately, the Covid pan- need to be tweaked and long lines to be
demic, along with imposed restrictions
Andover • Bedford • Golf’s Edge by Palm Beach County have forced
Cambridge • Canterbury seated at your usual restaurant better
Greenbrier • Kingswood • Oxford WPRF (check the UCO Reporter for Chatham • Dorchester served at the outdoor sittings.
Southampton • Dover latest updates on clubhouse and pool Kent • Northampton • Sussex Yet, this somewhat new reality can be
openings) and UCO to limit the use of easily met with some planning with the
There are many phrases that we of- the club house and its services. We have Here we are living an anomaly seldom
same weather conditions of sunny days,
ten use to describe this time of the year. held meetings in Room C and will con- experienced, this late Spring and con-
cool nights, warm ocean waters, shows
Some reflective, hopeful and wishful. tinue to do so. tinuing into 2021. The customary pop-
Civilizations around the world have UCO elections will soon be upon us. at the Kravis, visits to the newly reno-
ulation that resides here in Century Vil-
been celebrating the start of each new The UCO Reporter will provide resi- vated Norton Museum, The Morikami
lage quickly dissipated early and has yet
year for at least four millennia. Common dents with all the details about open po- Museum and meals and shopping along
traditions include attending parties, to return South, escaping the cold Win-
sitions and the process that a potential Rosemary Street, formerly City Place,
eating special New Year’s foods, making candidate must follow to run for office. ter, continuing to live their anticipated
with new features on Clematis Street.
resolutions for the New Year and watch- Because of the Covid crisis, UCO is eval- life-style from January 1 till late March.
ing fireworks displays. Based on what Unfortunately, Wellington Green Mall
uating some modifications to our usual Whether by choice or decree, the winter
has happened in 2020, I doubt that many election process, in order to ensure that has reduced the number of stores, but
residency will be greatly reduced, faced
of our CV residents have welcomed this our residents will have a safe and secure the Palm Beach Outlet Mall is buzzing
with consequences that include closed
New Year, singing the ever-popular venue to cast their votes for their can- with shops and restaurants.
“Auld Lang Syne.” didates. restaurants, theaters that have limited
We welcome those who are here to
In one of Charlie Chan’s movies, he In conclusion, all we can do is look seating, and golf courses that have been
escape the cold, renew old friendships
offers us a truism: “He who takes what- forward with a positive attitude and not left in a condition not found in the past.
ever gods send with smile, has learned squander our time lamenting the past. with a hope to fulfill your expectations,
Beaches, parks, and those frequented
life’s hardest lesson (Docks of New Or- Let us take whatever awaits us with a though somewhat curtailed by the un-
in the past will be available with some
leans). Well, let’s look at what the gods smile and forget what yesterday has left welcomed pandemic.
have sent us this past year. We have had reduced otherwise provided activities.
us.
no major hurricanes hit our county this One more thing! I have decided to run Disney has curtailed otherwise fun rides
past year. We here in Century Village again for UCO Vice-President. Your vote
have, so far, escaped the ravages of the will be most appreciative.
Covid epidemic. Units here in the Vil- HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ONE AND
lage are selling at higher levels than in ALL! at me, but was always ready to pitch in
to help. I shall truly miss her.
We continue to operate the UCO office
I want to thank most of the UCO of- with reduced hours and staff. Hours are
ficers for their help to staff the office 9 to 12 Monday through Thursday and 12
during the last several months. Work- to 3 on Friday. Bar Codes and Gate Pass-
ing as a team has kept the office open to es close at 11:30 M-T and 2:30 on Friday.
serve the residents of the Village. I also Please call the UCO office and check to
want to thank the few volunteers who see if the investigation office is open be-
helped the officers during this pandem- fore you drive over. Notary service for
ic. Century Village business is available
after 11:30 M-T and after 2:30 on Friday.
As we enter into a New Year, I hope we David Boas If you need to have a conference with a
can keep up the great job being done by
a few. I have decided to run for another vicepresident4@unitedcivic.org VP, this is also done after 11:30 or 2:30.
Fausto Fabbro term as VP. Thanks for your support in Coventry • Easthampton
Please call to schedule an appointment.
When this column comes out, after
vicepresident3@unitedcivic.org the past and hopefully in the future. Norwich • Plymouth holiday sales events will be in full swing.
Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and
Sheffield • Stratford • Waltham Please remember that bulk trash is NOT
Berkshire • Camden Happy New Year. to be put out until Thursday evening
Hastings • Salisbury • Somerset To say that this year was a challenge, or early Friday morning. I mean you've
Wellington • Windsor is truly an understatement. At times it spent good money to get that new TV or
was overwhelming, frustrating, tiring sofa to make your apartment look nice,
and probably several other adjectives. who wants to look at your old junk sit-
But many times it was fun and also re- ting outside for close to a week. This is
warding. After all, isn't that what vol- something that I can never quite under-
The State of Florida Requires all unteering is all about? I've never needed
to have the pulpit or get accolades, the
stand. Now about the arf, arfs, I mean
dogs. If your association allows pets,
reward is in doing the job. Trying to be
Contractors to be Registered or of service. As I look back upon this year,
please remember to pick up after them.
Also keep in mind that the association
I can also say, “Gosh, where did it go?” next to you might not allow them. Keep
Certified. Most of us have lost friends this year.
Whether it has been in CVWPB or
your pets in areas where they are permit-
ted. Now for the BARKS. If your dog is a
where we used to live, or still live. I must barker, please be sure to control them. I
say a few words about my friend Joy Ves- never get upset at the dog, they will only
Be advised to Check License Numbers tal. All knew of Joy’s service to the Vil-
lage. In my first term as Vice President,
do what their owner permits them to do.
Please be considerate of your neighbors.

with the State by Calling 1-850-487- I was elected along with Joy. She was a
gracious mentor. Even after she left of-
As we are saying goodbye to 2020, I re-
member what my parents told me about
fice, I would call on her for advice and
1395 or on the Web at was always willing to help. This is not to
being optimistic. This is truly a time
when we need optimism. Let us all work
say that we did not have disagreements, together for a brighter and better New

myfloridalicense.com there were several. But she was never


vindictive, never looked down her nose
Year. Until next month, please be polite
and stay well.
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Property Manager's Report


WWW.UCOMAINTENANCE@GMAIL.COM WWW.UCOGARBAGE@GMAIL.COM
FULL OCCUPANCY SEASON AT CEN- new residents. This will get the information to the peo- plates, or with registration tags expired in 2019 or earlier.
TURY VILLAGE- Full occupancy sea- ple who will most need to know- new residents moving In 2021, Security will begin reporting registration tags
son is upon us. This month’s report into Century Village. expired in 2020, and unresolved issues will be reported
is all about the “don’t do this” issues to PBC Code Enforcement. Associations should check to
that go along with many people liv- RECREATIONAL VEHICLES- At this time of year, many CV make sure that their towing contracts are current. Blank
ing in and enjoying our Community. residents welcome visitors who own Recreational Ve- towing contracts are available at UCO, or by sending a
hicles (campers). Storage of RVs at Century Village is a request to UCOMAINTENANCE@GMAIL.COM.
MOVING TRUCKS- Last month, a very violation of Association bylaws and Palm Beach County
large (53 feet long) moving van was Unified Land Development Code, Article 6: USE OF GUEST PARKING SPOTS BY RESIDENTS- When
reported to be parked at Wellington Century Village was planned out in the 1960s, it was not
By Donald Circle, blocking the only exit road “No person shall park, store, or keep any equipment, envisioned that a retired couple would own more than
Foster, LCAM for two hundred plus units. The commercial vehicle, recreational vehicle, marine vessel, one car, and most CV Associations can only assign one
blockage was particularly concern- trailer, or sports vehicle such as a dune buggy, jet skis, parking space to each unit, as the number of guest spaces
ing for CV buses and emergency vehicles. The van was racing vehicle, off-road vehicle, air boat, canoe, or pad- at each Association are prescribed by County code. Unit
ordered off-property. dleboat, on any public street, or other thoroughfare or owners who have two cars have no choice but to park in
any R-O-W within a residential district for a period ex- guest spaces. For the most part, this works out fine, but
After this incident, I consulted with our Security Di- ceeding one hour in any 24-hour period, each such peri- when individuals own more than two cars, guests will
rector, Daniel Zelaya and the UCO Security Committee od commencing at the time of first stopping or parking.” often have no place to park and will resort to parking at
Chair, George Franklin, who has expertise in law en- the guest spots of other Associations- a domino effect
forcement and commercial trucking. George determined CV residents expecting visitors who are driving RVs that sometimes results in Community conflict. These
that no truck longer than forty feet should be allowed should direct those vehicles to an off-property storage conflicts mostly happen during full occupancy season.
into Century Village. This restriction has been added to facility, and boats, jet skis, storage trailers and other
Security Post Orders; vehicles longer than forty feet will “toys” should also be stored off-property. TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT- PBC Sheriff Deputies contin-
no longer be permitted onto the property without the ue to enforce traffic rules inside Century Village, at all
prior permission of UCO. Occasionally, a CV Association UNREGISTERED CARS/TOWING CONTRACTS- We con- hours/days and using unmarked vehicles. Traffic tickets
will need to bring in a large truck for delivery of building tinue to find vehicles parked on Association property are expensive- please drive slowly and safely.
materials. We ask that UCO be informed in advance of with expired registration tags, or no license plates at all.
these deliveries, so that we can make sure that no roads Allowing these vehicles to remain on property violates WALKING IN THE STREET- Since the Pandemic began,
are blocked off to vehicles. As always, safety comes first. Association bylaws, and presents serious liability and many Century Villagers have established a walking ex-
Community safety concerns. Allowing storage of unreg- ercise routine, which is healthy, enjoyable, and strongly
During the past year, there were instances of mov- istered vehicles is also a violation of Palm Beach County encouraged. We do ask, especially during this high traf-
ing companies dropping off large trailers at Association Code: fic time of the year, that walkers on the main roads use
parking areas and through-streets. These trailers typi- the walkways, and not walk in the road.
cally remain in place for several days, until the contents “It shall be unlawful for any owner of land in any resi-
are loaded or unloaded by CV residents. This new, and dential district to park on, cause to be parked on, or allow GATE ARMS- Last month, two gate arms were destroyed
presumably cheaper method of moving in and out pres- to be parked on residentially zoned land any unlicensed or by drivers, who will be charged for the repairs ($282).
ents safety and quality of life issues for our Community; unregistered vehicle.” Please approach the entrances slowly, allow the barcode
these trailers block passage of emergency vehicles and reader to register, and wait for the gate arm to lower and
buses, make it difficult for CV residents to drive safely, PBC Ordinance 2007-013, 2019-005, 2019-034. raise between cars- no “piggybacking”.
and just look ugly. Drop trailers are also a County code
violation. In many cases, cars with expired registration tags are Well, that’s about enough of the “do not dos”. Please,
unintended products of the Pandemic- residents needed enjoy our beautiful Village, be nice to each other, and
At the suggestion of Security Director Zelaya, a list of to leave CV on short notice, or were prevented from re- help us maintain our “Harmonious Community”.
vehicle restrictions (car carriers, drop trailers, etc.) will turning to CV. During 2020, our security staff were in-
be included with new Certificates of Approval issued to structed to make reports only on cars with no license END OF REPORT

WELLINGTON SECTION- A 53 FOOT LONG MOVING VAN WELLINGTON SECTION- THIS PARKING SPOT WAS EVEN WEST DRIVE- ANOTHER LONG MOVING VAN COMING GREENBRIER SECTION- THIS TRAILER WAS DROPPED
COMPLETELY BLOCKS WELLINGTON CIRCLE ON 12/15. WORSE, BLOCKING ENTRY AND EXIT TO WELLINGTON INTO CV ON 12/10. RIGHT BEFORE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, BLOCKING
CARS AT WELLINGTON D WERE TRAPPED, AND BUSES CIRCLE. TRUCK WAS ORDERED OFF PROPERTY. VEHICLES FOR SEVERAL DAYS AND CAUSING PROPERTY
AND AMBULANCE COULD NOT PASS. NOT TOO SAFE. DAMAGE.

SOMERSET SECTION- THIS TRAILER WAS DROPPED OFF


AT THE ASSOCIATION’S PARKING AREA FOR SEVERAL NORWICH SECTION- AGAIN, THIS TRAILER WAS HASTINGS SECTION- WHEN A VISITOR IN AN RV BLOCKS SHEFFIELD SECTION- ALL CARS PARKED IN CV MUST BE
DAYS, UNTIL THE CONTENTS WERE OFF-LOADED. THIS DROPPED DURING LOW OCCUPANCY SEASON, BUT OFF SEVERAL GUEST PARKING SPOTS, OTHER VISITORS REGISTERED AND INSURED YEAR ROUND, NOT JUST
HAPPENED IN THE SUMMER, SO THERE WAS LITTLE THESE THINGS ARE UGLY AND VIOLATION OF COUNTY WILL HAVE NO PLACE TO PARK. RV PARKING AT CV IS A WHEN THE OWNERS ARE IN RESIDENCE. THIS CAR WAS
INCONVENIENCE TO RESIDENTS. CODE. COUNTY CODE VIOLATION. REPORTED TO PBC CODE ENFORCEMENT.

HAVERHILL ENTRANCE- CAR SMASHED THE GATE


WINDSOR SECTION- PALM BEACH COUNTY SHERIFF DEP- STRATFORD SECTION- TWO CARS CRASH INTO A GATE ARM LAST MONTH. RESIDENT WAS CHARGED
UTIES ARE ENFORCING TRAFFIC RULES 24/7, AND USING STREETLIGHT POLE ON 12/21. THANKFULLY, NO INJU- 282 DOLLARS FOR REPAIRS. PLEASE, DRIVE SLOWLY AT
UNMARKED CARS. PLEASE DRIVE SLOWLY AND SAFELY. RIES. THERE ARE A LOT MORE CARS AND PEDESTRIANS WALKERS, PLEASE USE THE SIDEWALKS, NOT THE THE ENTRANCES, ALLOW THE BARCODE READER TO
ON CV ROADS AT THIS TIME OF YEAR- PLEASE DRIVE ROADS. REGISTER, WAIT UNTIL GATE ARM LOWERS AND RAISES
SLOWLY AND SAFELY. BETWEEN CARS- NO “PIGGYBACKING”.
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MAINTENANCE
With fewer returning resi- 5. Entering the Village at shortcut by using tap water heated by the the filter is capturing the dust before it
dents, this Winter will pres- both the Okeechobee and Electric Water Heater for anything con- can enter the air handler. If your system
ent some welcome changes Haverhill entrances will be sumed, i.e., hot tea or instant coffee; in- has a Humidistat with a knob that can
and be confronted with get- met with shorter lines. stant soup or any other situation. Electric be rotated and set from "ON" to "OFF"
ting involved in fulfilling Water Heaters turn 70 degree domestic with the opportunity to select the allow-
tasks shared by many. The SOME DISADVANTAG- tap water into 120 Degree bath water by able humidity from 20% to 80%. When
following is a list of tasks ES: electrifying two opposing rods of mag- occupied the setting should be at "ON"
that require less attention 1. Those residents on the nesium, one the Cathode and the other and when away, it should be set between
followed by fulfilling those Ground Level, living below the Anode that results in heat transfer in 45% and 55%. This telegraphs to the Air
tasks vacated by absentees. By Dom a vacant unit that is usually the water stored in the upper portion of Handler that cooling the air and remov-
Guarnagia occupied will have a cooler the tank, absorbing that heat transfer in ing the humidity is such that your be-
SOME ADVANTAGES: ceiling since the usual resi- the form of water heated to the selected longings can tolerate temperatures above
1. There will be more room in the trash dency provides a warmer atmosphere for temperature. that which pleases a human but the mois-
dumpsters, but still the need to have con- their own comfort, thereby providing a 5. Those condo owners who have Cen- ture content in the warm air can damage
struction debris and large items placed warmer floor that translates into a warm- tral Air Conditioning (concealed ducting those fabrics and wood products with
outdoors on Thursday evening. er ceiling below. with registers located high on the walls) water damage and mold/mildew during
2. With permission from the Board, 2. Conversely, those residents on the should change the filter, from the Air your absence.
“Guest Parking" will be readily available Upper Floor Level, living above an empty handler located in the closet, when suffi- Hoping that all of you had a happy and
with permission. unit, will have a cooler floor. cient dust accumulates. That time occurs healthy religious-filled month and a New
3. The accessibility of the Laundry fa- 3. Those ascending the stairs to Sec- when the filter is held in one hand and Year that brings a resolution to the pan-
cilities can be more accommodating with ond Floor, should be cognizant of wiping viewing through the surface, you cannot demic that has taken so many lives before
fewer users. the aluminum railing with a disposable see your hand held on the reverse. The their time.
4. Availability to those residents who sterile wipe to cleanse the metal both as- purpose of the filter and the changing, For questions on the above context, call
utilize the Bocce Courts, Shuffleboard cending and descending every time they appropriately prevents dust from enter- me at (561) 615.5697 or you can E-mail me
Alleys and outdoor functions on Picnic use the stairs. ing the ducts. This means that the need at domguarnagia305@YAHOO.com
Island increases. 4. For all residents... Never take a to hire a Duct cleansing is a scam, since

SECURITY
Hi folks...and Happy New has carts for your use, DO While on shopping safety, IF you must and play with the door handles to see if a
Year to everyone one. I hope NOT leave your purse in the go shopping at night, park in a well door opens. If it does and you have items
that all of you had a good baby seat of the cart! I have lighted area. If you can't find a space, then on a seat say goodbye to them!
holiday season and no one seen this more than I like. It move on to another store! I am sure that So please remember when shopping
had the Grinch or Ali Baba just takes one moment for a whatever you are shopping for during to be vigilant about your surroundings,
visit them! thief to reach into the purse the evening can wait overnight! Anyway, whether in or out of the store If for any
A few things to remember and take your wallet when try to park in an open area whether day reason you feel uncomfortable, ask a
after winding down from you are not looking. Another or evening. Don’t park in a tree or shrub store employee to walk you out to your
the holidays. Keep your eyes thing when shopping, DO lined area. Leave yourself room so that car. They will be glad to help you. That’s
and ears open. Don't let your By George NOT leave your wallet on the a thief will not want to bother your car. it for this time. If you have any questions
guard down. Just because Franklin & cashier’s conveyor belt! Too Remember -- they like concealment. DO or comments, please feel free to contact
the holidays are over does not Daniel Zelaya easy for a bad guy to take NOT keep packages on the seat of your me at the UCO Office 561 683 9189. I will
mean crime is also! The one it. Just because most of the car. Place them into the trunk! Remove be glad to speak with you about your
thing that bothers me and is ripe for the shopping is done by ladies does not mean electronic devices and be sure to take concerns. In the meantime, be safe and
taking, is ladies. When you go grocery there are no "Bad Gals" out there. Crooks out the wires and plugs also. People we secure out there!
shopping or shopping where the store are not always men. call "Door Handle Jigglers" come along

TREASURER'S REPORT
PROGRESS IN THE MAKING
Hi! After negotiating with UCO’s bank, (Seacoast) they coming.
First, I want to wish everyone have provided UCO at no cost for equipment that pro- I had hoped that at least by the end of December this
a happy holiday and a healthy cesses credit cards as well as checks. This equipment internal financial statement would be completed, how-
new year. Secondly, many of you when fully functional will enable UCO to better service ever, at this time this appears not to be the case and
have asked me why my articles our unitholders, our volunteer UCO office staff, and the completion will be in January 2021. By supplying
were not published in the last importantly reduce the time of crediting our cash ac- the above-mentioned report together with the proper
few issues of the UCO Reporter. counts. The equipment will also enable better control information, the auditor should be able to finish the
By Ed The answer is simple. There is a of the recordkeeping in this area. 2020 report on a timelier basis than the 2019 report.
Grossman major difference between me and Americo Meneguzzi a Canadian Chartered accoun- Also, I have arranged for the auditor to work on the
Ruth Dreiss, the editor of the UCO tant for over 50 years who is currently the treasurer of 2021 report quarterly so that by the end of 2021 the final
Reporter, as to what should or should not be published a Greenbrier C Association has been enlisted to specif- audit should be fished in record time.
in the Reporter. Ruth has clearly stated in writing that ically expedite the completion and correction of UCO’S Now is the time for those in charge to focus on the
she is the sole decision-maker and answers to no one in Bank reconciliations, as well as pitch in other areas, is renewal of the millennium agreement and negotiate a
this regard. I think she is wrong in pulling my articles. a welcome addition to the Treasurer’s office. Unfortu- more balanced agreement which over the next 10 years
However, these issues will be resolved in another place nately for this office as well as all the Century Village, could cost, including the new rent portion that could
and time and all will be informed. George Lowenstein and his wife are leaving Century amount to between $132M and $141M.
As many already know the UCO annual audited Village to live in Israel. George is a former president In closing, it is important to mention that UCO re-
statement for 2019 was just recently completed and is and treasurer of UCO. mains in a very liquid position.
available to those who have not received it, copies are Now that finally, the 2019 audited report is complete,
available at the UCO office or by e-mailing me at ed- we are in the process of completing an internal finan- GOD BLESS AMERICA
wardrgrossman@gmail.com. cial statement for the eleven months ended November GOD BLESS CENTURY VILLAGE
The auditor also forwarded several recommenda- 30, 2020. When completed it will enable the 2020 au-
tions which he feels will improve our overall perfor- dited report to be finished on a much timelier basis. (Editor’s Note: The major difference between the
mance and financial safety. Amongst which is keep- Unfortunately, at this time in addition to correcting treasurer and me (mentioned in the first paragraph of
ing up with the monthly bank reconciliations as well this year's bookkeeping errors, we are hampered by the above column) is that I will never put this publica-
as having greater segregation as to who is responsible the lack of information such as a possible significant tion or the United Civic Organization (UCO) at risk for
for the handling of transactions involving actual cash, refund on canceled insurance policies bought in error potential lawsuits by allowing defamation of anyone.
checks, and posting of the records. To accomplish which originally cost over $250,000. The cancelation What the treasurer fails to understand is that the Edi-
these requirements more individuals are needed. For- was affected late in the year. However, UCO has re- tor-in-chief has the final word about what is appropriate
tunately, the Treasurer’s office has acquired three very ceived no response as to any amount which could be for publication and at present, I am that editor. I look
capable volunteers. These newly acquired volunteers valued at $25,000 to $50,000. or if UCO will receive any forward to the time when the residents will see a Finan-
when fully trained will enable the Treasurer’s office to refund at all. Furthermore, certain contracts affecting cial Report submitted by the treasurer about the state of
accomplish this recommendation. billing revenue and expenses still have not been forth- their funds, rather than an opinion piece).
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Bylaws To Be
Continued… December 4, 2020
Covid-19 has forced postponement sembly a bylaw motion failed by a vote Century Village Activity Report for November 2020 December 4, 2020
Century Village Activity Report for November 2020
of the last pending vote required for of 91 in favor, 40 against and 3 absten-
approval of the 2020 UCO Bylaws until tions out of 134 votes cast.
152 Calls for Service December 4, 2020
31 152Reported
Cases Calls for Service
Delegate Assemblies reconvene. The • Based on a required 2/3 majority of Century Village31Activity Report for November 2020
Cases Reported
last 10 percent of a solution is always seated Delegates at the beginning of REPORT Date
REPORT Date
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present when a/the vote is taken such that the number of Delegates
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present at the beginning of a meeting shall be adjusted to account 11/9/20 1061 BUS/RES CHK FARNHAM ST
for those who may leave before a vote.” The language applies to 11/10/20 1061 BUS/RES CHK FARNHAM ST
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Executive Board meetings where noted.
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1. Article III, Meetings of the Delegate Assembly, Section F 1, Quorum 11/12/20 1050 VEHICLE STOP WEST DR
and Voting. “Unless otherwise provided herein or in other 11/12/20 1061 BUS/RES CHK EAST DR
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governing documents, if a quorum is present when a vote is taken, 11/13/20 14 INFORMATION CAMBRIDGE A
the affirmative vote of a majority of the Delegates present is the 20126861 11/14/20 4W CRASH WITH INJURIES West Dr
act of the Board of Directors. every act or decision by a majority of 11/14/20 68 POLICE SERVICE CALL SUSSEX G
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the Delegates present when a vote is taken at a duly held meeting
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at which a quorum is present shall be regarded as the act of the 11/14/20 1061 BUS/RES CHK GROVE ST
Delegate Assembly.” 20126958 11/14/20 31 ASSAULT CHATHAM S
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Vote. “When a quorum is present at any meeting, the vote of a 11/16/20 1061 BUS/RES CHK WEST DR
majority of the Delegates present in person when a vote is taken 11/16/20 1050 VEHICLE STOP WEST DR
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shall decide…”
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Alternate Delegate may be removed or suspended from further
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participation at any given meeting by a vote of two thirds (2/3) of 11/17/20 1061 BUS/RES CHK SOUTHAMPTON B
the Delegates present when the vote is taken.” 20128144 11/18/20 72 LOST/FOUND PROPERTY CAMBRIDGE E
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affirmative vote of a majority of the Executive Board members 11/21/20 1061 BUS/RES CHK CLINTON ST
present when a vote is taken shall be considered the decision of 20129463 11/22/20 86 NOISE CHATHAM I
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the Executive Board unless a different vote is required by the Act, Page 2 of 3
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applicable law or the Articles of Incorporation…” 11/24/20 PPI PRIVATE Tow STRATFORD E
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5. Article VIII, Officers, Section J 5, Removal from Office. “…the


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affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the Delegates present when 20130475 11/25/20 4W CRASH WITH INJURIES WELLINGTON C
the vote is taken at a duly called meeting of the Delegate Assembly, 11/25/20 39 NEIGHBOR TROUBLE ANDOVER C
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provided a quorum is present, shall be required to remove an 11/27/20 49M ALARM FAIRWAY ST
Officer or member of the Executive Board.” 20131038 11/27/20 79 SUSPICIOUS INCIDENT CAMDEN I
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6. Article XII, Section C 2, Amendment. “Approval of the proposed


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amendment requires an affirmative vote of not less than 2/3 (two- 11/30/20 78 HARASSING CALLS NORTHAMPTON G
thirds) of the seated Delegates present when the vote is taken.” NOTE: Some information has been redacted in keeping with FSS 119.07 and in the interest
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been “sanitized” for release. For PBSO police reports, the public may contact Central Records at: 561-688-3140.
Anita Buchanan, Chair of the Advisory Committee contact Central Records at: 561-688-3140.
Prepared by Sr. Intelligence Analyst Pat McLean
Prepared by Sr. Intelligence Analyst Pat McLean
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WE JUST BUILT A BRAND NEW ON-SITE


OFFICE TO SERVE YOU BETTER!
CALL TODAY TO SPEAK TO ONE OF OUR ON-SITE
CENTURY VILLAGE SPECIALISTS.

THE ON-SITE CENTURY VILLAGE SPECIALISTS


SALE LISTINGS RENTAL LISTINGS

Coventry B ........... 2 BR / 1.5 BA............................. $49,999 Sheffield O ...... 1 BR / 1 BA.........................................$900


Sheffield E ............ 1 BR / 1 BA................................ $50,000
Camden P ....... 1 BR / 1 BA.........................................$900
Sheffield G ........... 1 BR / 1.5 BA............................. $52,000
Coventry A ...... 1 BR / 1 BA.........................................$925
Camden I ............ 1 BR / 1 BA................................ $53,500

Southhampton B . 1 BR / 1.5 BA............................. $55,000 Salisbury C....... 1 BR / 1 BA.........................................$930

Andover E ............ 1 BR / 1.5 BA............................. $55,000 Andover E ........ 1 BR / 1 BA...........................................975


Andover F ........... 1 BR / 1 BA................................ $59,900
Sheffield Q ....... 1 BR / 1.5 BA......................................$975
Southhampton A 1 BR / 1.5 BA............................. $59,900
Windsor O ........ 1 BR / 1.5 BA...................................$1,000
Wellington B......... 1 BR / 2 BA................................ $59,999

Chatham Q ......... 2 BR / 1.5 BA............................. $61,500 Dorchester E ... 2 BR / 1.5 BA...................................$1,000

Hastings D ............ 2 BR / 1.5 BA............................. $64,500 Sheffield C ....... 2 BR / 1.5 BA...................................$1,100


Coventry L ........... 2 BR / 1 BA................................ $65,000
Cambridge F ... 2 BR / 1.5 BA...................................$1,100
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JANUARY 2021 | UCO REPORTER | PAGE 11

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Admission is free and tickets are not required. note(only)
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with captions andavailable
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of each new movie. (Mondays at 6:30 pm and Tuesday at 1:45 pm)
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with captions andavailable
when tickets are
onnot
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first Monday and Tuesday (only)
of each new movie. (Mondays at 6:30 pm and Tuesday at 1:45 pm)
Admission is free and tickets are not required.
Movies will be presented with captions when available on the first Monday and Tuesday (only)
of each new movie. (Mondays at 6:30 pm and Tuesday at 1:45 pm)
Admission is free and tickets are not required.
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LEGAL Remote Participation


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
Covid-19 these issues. The statute provides: ciation should contact its attorney to Mark D. Friedman, B.C.S. is a share-
doesn’t seem prepare a resolution to allow for re- holder at the Law Firm of Becker and
to be going “If authorized by the board of direc- mote participation well in advance of is certified by the Florida Bar as a spe-
away any time within “season” (mean- tors, and subject to such guidelines the meeting. It should be noted that cialist in Condominium and Planned
ing any time between now and April and procedures as the board of direc- while remote participation is permit- Development Law. This article is in-
2021.) Even with the current sched- tors may adopt, members and proxy ted under the Florida not-for-profit tended for educational purposes only
ule of vaccines, such relief is unlikely holders who are not physically present corporation statute, it should be used and not as legal advice. If you are con-
to blanket our area within the next at a meeting may, by means of remote judiciously when the regular proce- sidering remote participation for your
few months. What does that mean communication: dures are impossible or impractical condominium meetings, you should
for condominium association busi- (a)  Participate in the meeting. to apply due to the pandemic. Again, always consult with your Association’s
ness? (b)  Be deemed to be present in per- for meeting with an election, speak to legal counsel before proceeding. Mr.
Obviously, that means a continu- son and vote at the meeting if: your attorney before proceeding. Friedman may be reached at MFried-
ation of the use of masks and social 1. The corporation implements man@beckerlawyers.com.
distancing. However, I am receiving a reasonable means to verify that each
number of inquiries about how to con- person deemed present and authorized
duct members’ meetings with remote
participation. There are many issues
to vote by means of remote communi-
cation is a member or proxy holder;
UCO Elections 2021
interrelated to the annual meeting. and
Due to space limitations, this article 2. The corporation implements It is not too early to consider running for UCO office
will deal only with the non-election reasonable measures to provide such if you are a CV owner, residing in CV at least 9 months
related issues. If you are having an members or proxy holders with a rea-
annual meeting that will include an sonable opportunity to participate in of each year. There are two (2) seats available for Vice
election and Covid-19 remains an is- the meeting and to vote on matters President and ten (10) seats open on the Executive
sue, you must consult your attorney submitted to the members, including Board. Send in your bio now. It is acceptable in outline
before making decisions to conduct an opportunity to communicate and
your meeting in a way that is out-of- to read or hear the proceedings of the
form only a follows:
the ordinary. meeting substantially concurrent with
For non-election related issues, the proceedings. Name – Bldg. Assoc. (no unit no.) – Running for: (VP,
members can vote: 1) in person; 2) by If any member or proxy holder votes
proxy; or 3) if the Board authorizes by or takes other action by means of re-
or Executive Board) – Education – Career/Employment
a statutorily worded resolution, mem- mote communication, a record of that – UCO/CV Experience – Military (if applicable) – CV
bers may also vote electronically (on member’s participation in the meeting resident: No. of years residing, minimum of 9 months
their computers) if they choose to do must be maintained by the corporation
each year.
so. What happens when members in accordance with s. 617.1601.”
want to participate only via Zoom or So, if you are contemplating having Word limit for Executive Board is 250 - some leeway
another method of real-time video an annual meeting but there are going for VP’s.
conferencing? What about the proxy to be a significant number of individ- Bios should be emailed to ruthdreiss@comcast.net
holder, who usually must be in the uals who do not want to be physically
room where the vote is taking place in present, or if you do not have a large only. The deadline for receipt is January 15, 2021.
order for the proxies to count? Sec- enough venue so that social distanc-
tion 617.0721 offers some answers to ing may be observed, then the Asso-
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ly at the phone number on the front of the kiosk.
More information can be found at www.pbctax.
com or by following us on Twitter, Facebook and
ANNE M. GANNON Instagram.
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
“Warm Their Soles” Drive Benefits Local Homeless
Like many of you, I am excited to say good-bye “I want to commend our tax collector, Anne Schoolchildren
to 2020, and greet the new year with hope and Gannon, for having the foresight to secure a foot- Palm Beach County Tax Collector Office employ-
optimism! In this issue of Tax Talk, I am pleased hold in the community now so her office will be ees donated over $2,400 during their November
to share an update on some prepared for the population growth we expect over charitable drive called “Warm Their Soles.” Em-
of the innovative work we the next decade or so,” John Carter, vice president ployees used the donations to purchase socks
are doing to provide the safe of Minto Communities, said in a statement. and underwear which will be distributed to lo-
and convenient service you’ve Designed by Song + Associates, Inc., a wom- cal homeless schoolchildren by Living Hungry,
come to expect from this of- an-owned, certified M/WBE firm headquartered one of the agency’s Community Giving Partners.
fice. in Palm Beach County, the new office is expected “I am so proud of our generous employees who
A quick reminder our offices to begin serving clients in early 2022. continue to provide much-needed support to
will be closed Friday, Jan. 1 for homeless schoolchildren in our community,” said
New Year’s Day and Monday, Self-Service Kiosks Coming Soon to a Publix Near Tax Collector Gannon. “Whenever there is a need,
Jan. 18 for Martin Luther King You! our employees always step up and give.”
Jr. Day. We’re always open online at www.pbctax. I am excited to give you a sneak peek at our new
com. self-service kiosks which will be installed at five Save Money in January
Please accept my best wishes for a healthy and Publix locations throughout Palm Beach County. If you pay your property tax bill in January, you
prosperous new year. We are currently working with Intellectual Tech- will receive a 2% discount. Pay smart by paying
nology, Inc. to complete installation and testing. online. It’s the fastest and safest way to pay! On-
Building for the Future in Westlake The kiosks are just one more way this agency is line payments are processed in just one to three
Did you know Palm Beach County’s population is leveraging technology to expand our ability to con- business days. Avoid the 2.4% credit card conve-
expected to increase 16% by 2030? veniently provide motor vehicle services to Palm nience fee when you use eCheck, our free online
Nowhere is this growth more visible than in the Beach County residents. Clients will be able to use payment option. Remember to pay 2020 property
new city of Westlake, a master-planned communi- the kiosks to renew vehicle registrations on the tax by March 31, 2021. Property tax becomes delin-
ty located west of Royal Palm Beach and north of spot – no need to wait for your decal to arrive by quent April 1.
Loxahatchee Groves. mail!
For every new home built in our county, an addi- Kiosks are planned for the following locations: Important Dates and Deadlines
tional 2.3 people require tax collector services. • Publix at Promenade Shopping Plaza, Palm Jan. 1 New Year’s Day - Offices closed
With our Royal Palm Beach office unable to meet Beach Gardens Jan. 18 Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Offices closed
this future demand, the new 23,735 square foot of- • Publix at Greenwood Shopping Center, Palm Jan. 31 January installment payment due
fice in Westlake provides a gateway to better serve Springs Jan. 31 Last day to receive 2% property tax dis-
our western communities. The new office is cur- • Publix at Boynton Lakes Plaza, Boynton Beach count
rently under construction on Town Center Park- • Addison Centre Publix, Delray Beach Born in March? Your registration expires at mid-
way South next to Palm Beach County Fire Station • Publix at Garden Shops at Boca, Boca Raton night on your birthday. Don’t wait delay! Renew up
22. Upon its completion, the Royal Palm Beach of- to 90 days in advance at www.pbctax.com.
fice will be closed. If you encounter any issues using a kiosk, support
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Clerk's Holiday Concert Goes Virtual to Raise Money


for Local Couple in Need
SHARON R. BOCK, PBC CLERK & COMPTROLLER
The Clerk & Comptroller’s annual Circuit Sound 11 due to planned system maintenance. These ser- Royal Palm Beach.
holiday concert is going virtual this year to raise vices will be restored by 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12
money for William and Syl- but with new web addresses. Clerk's Office Closed in Observance
via Alexander, a Palm Beach Any bookmarks or favorites linking to these ser-
of Christmas and New Year's Day
County couple coping with vices will need to be updated at that time. We apol-
Our offices will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 24
Alzheimer’s disease. ogize for the inconvenience.
and Friday, Dec. 25 for the Christmas holiday, and
Sylvia, 86, was diagnosed
on Friday, Jan. 1 in observance of New Year's Day.
with Alzheimer’s in 2018. Wil- Clerk Employees Donate $8,100 to Buy Visit our website to make payments, search re-
liam, 82, is her primary care-
Holiday Gifts for Children in Need cords and file documents while our offices are
giver. They were nominated
closed.
for the 2020 “Season to Share”
campaign by Alzheimer’s
Community Care. Clerk's Office Recognized for “Out-
The holiday concert premieres on Tuesday, Dec. standing Culture of Well-Being”
15 on our YouTube Channel, and will continue to For the second consecutive year, the Clerk &
be available on-demand throughout the holiday Comptroller was honored by Cigna as a recipient
season. of the insurer’s Outstanding Culture of Well-Being
Award. The office is one of only four employers in
Clerk Bock Honored as "Woman South Florida to earn the prestigious honor.
The award recognizes organizations that are
Lawyer of the Year" committed to improving the health and well-being
Clerk & Comptroller Sharon R. Bock, Esq. was Many of our employee are wearing jeans this
of employees through workplace programs.
recognized as the "Woman Lawyer of the Year" for month as part of our Clerks for a Cause dress down
the South Palm Beach chapter of the Florida Asso- fundraiser to provide hundreds of holiday gifts for
ciation for Women Lawyers. Clerk Bock received local children in need.
the award during a socially distanced reception in Through voluntary payroll deductions, Clerk &
Boca Raton last month. Comptroller employees donated more than $8,100
to support the Back to Basics Angel Program. The
Some Online Services Moving to Palm Beach County-based nonprofit provides toys
and other basic necessities for children across our
New Web Addresses
community.
Our online traffic ticket payments, eCaseView
In addition to monetary donations, members of
court records search and other online services will
our ClerkPBC team recently volunteered their time
be unavailable starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec.
to wrap gifts at the Back to Basics warehouse in

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January Property News Visit pbcgov.org/PAPA to E File and


for information on other available ex-
emptions for seniors, families, veter-
Business Tangible Personal Prop-
erty
Business tangible assets such as
ans, and more. furniture and equipment valued at
DOROTHY JACKS more than $25,000 are subject to ad
PBC PROPERTY APPRAISER The South Florida Fair valorem taxes. All businesses are
The Palm Beach County Property required to file a Tangible Personal
The past year certainly brought generally $750 to $1,000 in property Appraiser’s Office will have a display Property Tax Return (Form DR 405)
with it many challenges as we acted taxes each year. at the South Florida Fair from Jan. 15 annually by April 1, unless the value
to keep our staff safe while provid- A $25,000 exemption is applied to to 31. However, we will not be taking of your tangible personal property
ing all of you the first $50,000 of your property’s new homestead exemption applica- last year was under $25,000 and you
with essential assessed value if your property is tions on site. received notice from this office that
services. Our your permanent residence and you
All About Agricultural Land Clas- your requirement to file has been
first role as pub- owned the property as of January 1.
sification waived.
lic servants is to This exemption applies to all taxes,
Properties with bona fide agricul- Florida allows an exemption up to
provide you with including school district taxes. An
tural (good faith commercial) activ- $25,000 in value for tangible person-
access to value additional exemption of up to $25,000
ity may qualify for the agricultural al property assets used by a business.
information and will be applied if your property’s
land classification. The taxable value However, you must file an initial Tan-
exemptions – assessed value is between at least
of the land is based on the annual net gible Personal Property Tax Return
2020 gave us a $50,000 and $75,000. This exemption
income per acre attributable to the to receive the exemption. Thereafter,
great opportunity to do that in new is not applied to school district taxes.
land from the agricultural operation. you need not file an annual return
and creative ways. In addition, a homestead exemption
If you had the agricultural land unless the value of your tangible per-
This year, I look forward to con- limits any increase to your assessed
classification on your property in sonal property exceeds $25,000 on
tinuing to build on our progress of le- value to a maximum of 3% each year
2020, the application will automat- Jan 1.
veraging technology to both increase or the amount of the change in the
ically renew for 2021, so there is no Save time, paper, and postage by
our efficiency and improve service. Consumer Price Index, whichever is
need to file an application. All 5,271 filing online. If you do need a paper
Nearly three-quarters of homestead lower.
properties with the agricultural clas- form, you can download it using our
exemptions were filed online last
Three ways to apply: sification in 2020 will be reviewed Forms link. If you have any questions
year, a convenient and safe alterna-
• E File at pbcgov.org/PAPA this year. about reporting personal property,
tive to filling out paper forms.
• Visit one of our five service To qualify for a new agricultural tangible E filing, or the $25,000 tan-
E filing is also available for a busi-
centers to file in person land classification, the qualifying gible exemption, please call our office
ness Tangible Personal Property
• Complete the application on- agricultural use must be on site as of at 561.355.2896 or email us at patan-
Tax Return (DR-405). Our online
line, print it out, and mail it to our Jan. 1, 2021. Applications should be gible@pbcgov.org.
form enables businesses to upload a
spreadsheet of assets and easily edit office submitted by March 1, 2021. You will Office Closed
assets from past returns. be notified of the status of your appli- In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King
All homestead exemption applica- cation for the agricultural classifica- Jr. Day, all Palm Beach County Prop-
Reduce Tax With the Homestead tions must be submitted by March tion by mail on or before July 1. erty Appraiser’s Offices will be closed
Exemption 1. Once you qualify, we will renew For more information, call our on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021.
If you are a permanent Florida resi- your homestead exemption annually office at 561.355.4577 or email my-
dent, you may be eligible for a home- as long as you continue to qualify for farm@pbcgov.org.
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BEWARE OF COVID VACCINE SCAMS


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D I V I S I O N O F C O N S U M E R A N D B U S I N E S S E D U C AT I O N , F T C
Reports about the release of COVID-19 vaccines by the end of the year are promising,
but plans for distribution are still being worked out.
Here’s what we know right now: Two vaccine a vaccine-related scam:
manufacturers (Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna) • You likely will not need to pay anything out
have submitted applications for Emergency Use of pocket to get the vaccine during this public
Authorization to the Food and Drug Administra- health emergency.
tion (FDA). The FDA could complete its review of • You can’t pay to put your name on a list to get
these applications by the third or fourth week of the vaccine.
December 2020. Additional vaccine manufactur- • You can’t pay to get early access to the vaccine.
ers are expected to apply for FDA authorization • No one from a vaccine distribution site or
in 2021. The Advisory Committee on Immuni- health care payer, like a private insurance com-
zation Practices (ACIP), an independent group pany, will call you asking for your Social Security
of experts convened by the Centers for Disease number or your credit card or bank account in-
Control and Prevention (CDC), has already rec- formation to sign you up to get the vaccine.
ommended that health care workers and resi- • Beware of providers offering other products,
dents of long-term care facilities should receive treatments, or medicines to prevent the virus.
the first available doses. As additional data is Check with your health care provider before pay-
available, more vaccines are authorized by the ing for or receiving any COVID-19-related treat-
FDA, and vaccine production increases, ACIP ment.
will continue to update its recommendations. If you get a call, text, email — or even some-
Once the FDA authorizes one or more vaccines one knocking on your door — claiming they can
from pharmaceutical manufacturers, vaccines get you early access to the vaccine, STOP. That’s
will be distributed to federal- and state-ap- a scam. Don’t pay for a promise of vaccine ac-
proved locations. For most people living in the cess or share personal information. Instead, re-
U.S., states and territories will make the final de- port it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov or file
cisions on who will get the vaccines and when. a complaint with your state or territory attorney
States are also working on their own specific general through consumerresources.org, the
vaccination plans. You may want to check with consumer website of the National Association of
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be available once vaccines are authorized and/or you’ll get updates delivered right to your email
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R E C R E AT I O N
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BY CHRISTINE MOHANT Y
CONDO Insurance.
Now that we have finally escaped the recertified sailors.
treacherous waters of 2020, let’s hope While activity on the lagoons may
that this year brings us back to what we
should call the new normal. Nothing
have lessened, our residents continue to
appreciate the sight of our Sunfish with Call us for a
quick Quote*.
will ever be quite the same again, but at their colorful sails cruising along. They
least we can see a vaccine on the horizon. may represent a sign of hope that our
Since the loss of our dock attendant, shores will once again be safe from this
our club has been seeking a replacement. horrible pandemic. In the meantime,
If interested, please call W.P.R.F. at 561 masks are required at the dock for pro-
640 3120 option 5. Past club Commodore, tecting yourself and those around you.
Kathy Forness, has been gracious enough We miss Bob Wilson and also former
to step in on occasion, but it wouldn’t be cheerleader June Kleinwaks, who by the
fair for us to rely on her 100%. Right way was THE person to inspire yours
now, many of our snowbirds have yet truly to join the cheerleaders under the
to return, but a few intrepid souls have direction of now retired Gail Fei. Hope-
come down to the dock to be recertified fully, we’ll be able to honor them and all
by appointment only. Subsequently they our other members who have sailed off
may sail but must still use the buddy sys- to other shores at our annual Memori-
tem to ensure safety. All of our boats are al Service which for the first time ever
in great shape, and to lessen the threat of was cancelled last spring. It was also
Covid, each sailor may be assigned a spe- unfortunate not to have our end-of-sea-
cific boat and rigging as we did during son picnic, so our 2020 trophies are still
the summer. Those interested in sailing waiting for presentation. Let’s pray that
our lovely lagoons, simply need to pick the awards ceremony will occur SAFELY
up the key to the storage shed from the this year and encourage new members to
Clubhouse and buddy up with one of the join up and SAIL AWAY!

Shuffleboard Club
BY EDWARD WRIGHT
The Shuffleboard Club is up and run- when you want to. You do not need to
ning. We play every Tuesday, Wednes- be experienced. Wearing a mask is re- *Subject to qualification.
day, and Thursday. Come by 1:15 every quired. It is always good to get outside,
day that you play. We have not had many
people come so far. Everyone is welcome.
get a little exercise and meet new people.
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SOME MORE REASONS TO SMILE!!!!!!!!


Enjoy, some good laughs
If I had a dollar for every girl that found I hate it when people use big words just to Women spend more time wondering what
me unattractive, they'd eventually find me make themselves sound perspicacious. men are thinking than men spend thinking.
attractive.
Hospitality is the art of making guests feel He who laughs last thinks slowest.
I find it ironic that the colors red, white, like they're at home when you wish they
and blue stand for freedom, until they're were. Is it wrong that only one company makes
flashing behind you. the game Monopoly?
Television may insult your intelligence, but
Artificial intelligence is no match for natural nothing rubs it in like a computer. Women sometimes make fools of men, but
stupidity. most guys are the do-it-yourself type.
Behind every great man is a woman rolling
I'm great at multi-tasking--I can waste time, her eyes. I was going to give him a nasty look, but he
be unproductive, and procrastinate all at already had one.
once. If you keep your feet firmly on the ground,
you'll have trouble putting on your pants. Change is inevitable, except from a vending
If you can smile when things go wrong, you Ever stop to think and forget to start again? machine.
have someone in mind to blame.
My wife got 8 out 10 on her driver's test-- I like long walks, especially when they're
Never tell your problems to anyone, the other two guys managed to jump out of taken by people who annoy me.
because 20 percent don't care and the her way.
other 80 percent are glad you have them. If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is
There may be no excuse for laziness, but not for you.
Take my advice — I'm not using it. I'm still looking.
Sometimes I wake up grumpy; other times I
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While it’s intermission for live theater, great entertainment is still available at Century Village Theater!
CV At Home Series continues to offer free video performances that you can view right on your computer
or internet device. During the week you will receive an email announcing the video performance along
with a short description. The following day you will receive the viewing internet link at 8 pm. This video
performance will then be available for viewing for the next 48 hours.
The response to this program has been fantastic and if you are not already taking advantage of it,
you can do so by subscribing on to our email list at www.centuryvillagetheater.com/join-our-
newsletter-wpb
The information is also on our website at www.centuryvillagetheater.com/at-home-series
These are only a sampling of the wonderful video performances that will be coming to you this season
and that you will be able to view directly from the comfort of your home.

Chris
Ruggiero

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Solomo Neil Di
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ABOUT THOSE PESKY 'RECREATION'


(and other) FEES
BY RICHARD HANDELSMAN
Please understand that the term “rec- The rent increase schedule was set for bedroom). al 7,402.5 hours of GLOW cleaning and
reation fees” does not appear in the Long ten years in 1980; ten years in 1990; and Alluding to the reduction in fees after maintenance. Residents' safety from this
term Lease Agreement signed between twenty more years in 2000 (hence the la- the hurricanes of 2004 severely damaged extremely contagious and dangerous
UCO and Benenson Capital Company, bel “Millennium Agreement”). the Clubhouse, some CV'ers have asked (especially to the elderly and/or health
owner of the recreation facilities (Main The Operating Agreement outlines why the current monthly fees have not compromised) demands approximately
Clubhouse, Hastings Building, sever- the process whereby the annual operat- also been reduced, given that COVID-19 190 hours per 7-day week, 27 hours dai-
al satellite pools) and lands thereunder ing and maintenance budget for W.P.R.F. initially closed and now has restricted ly, of continuous and continual cleaning
(1980) or in the Notice of Amendment (Benenson's property manager) is estab- the use of Benenson's recreational facili- and disinfecting. To meet the increased
for all Condominium Associations in lished through discussions between the ties. There are, however, two significant demand, (a) GLOW added a staff mem-
Century Village West Palm Beach (1999: Operating Committee and the W.P.R.F. and interrelated differences. ber to address COVID-19 cleaning; (b)
the so-called “Millennium Agreement, staff. First, whereas the hurricanes physical- additional janitorial staff had to be add-
a link to which is available on the left- Currently, for 2021, the operating rent ly destroyed the building itself, obviously ed for cleaning and disinfecting so that
hand side of the OUR VILLAGE blog). approved by the committee is $46.68 for suspending operations and maintenance (c) Maintenance staff could be diverted
Section 1 of the Millennium Agree- every unit and the “average” base rent is therein, COVID-19 has, if anything, to help with moving of furniture, floor
ment defines the two monthly assess- $89.92 for a total of $136.60. (“Average” greatly increased operations and, es- markings, etc. to meet CDC require-
ments that unit owners pay: (a) the “Rent because square footage determines base pecially, maintenance. As the chart ments at all pools, as well as deep clean
Increase Schedule” and (b) the “Operat- rent.(Ironically, a one owner two bed- below shows, over the past 39 weeks, H/VAC units in the Clubhouse and Hast-
ing Agreement.” room pays more than a two owner one COVID-19 has necessitated an addition- ings.

MAINTENANCE & STAFF:

ENVIROSAN II AEROSOL H/VAC CLEANING (MAINT ONLY) USED M - F


FLASH II AEROSOL MULTI-SURFACE (ALL STAFF) USED M - F
LYSOL/CLOROX WIPES MULTI-SURFACE (ALL STAFF) USED M - F
HAND SANITIZER (STAFF & RESIDENT) USED M - F

TOTAL HOURS = MAINT. STAFF HOURS SPRAYS COILS M - F , APPROX. 1.5 HOURS PER DAY = 7.5 HOURS A WEEK,
APPROX. 39 WEEKS X 7.5 = 292.5 HOURS

GLOW:
DISINFECTANT BETCO FIGHT BAC RTU MULTI-SURFACE EVERY DAY
NABC NON-ACID DISINFECTANT BATHROOM CLEANER EVERY DAY
HAND SANITIZER RESIDENT USE EVERY DAY

GLOW HOURS :

DISINFECTING MCH from 7am - 8pm - totaling 13 hours UV LIGHTING INSTALLED: (AC TROOPER DID INSTALLATION)
a day, 13 x 7 = 91 hours a week, APPROX. 39 WEEKS X 91
HOURS = 3,549 HOURS MEETING ROOM C = 3 HOURS

DISINFECTING HASTINGS from 7am - 8pm - totaling 13 hou- ADMIN. OFFICES. X 2 UNIT = 6 HOURS
rs a day, 13 x 7 = 91 hours a week, APPROX. 39 WEEKS X 91
HOURS = 3,549 HOURS BILLIARDS ROOM = 3 HOURS

TOTAL HOURS = 12 HOURS FOR AC TROOPERS


TOTAL DISINFECTING HOURS FOR BOTH HASTINGS & MCH
= 7,098 HOURS
THEATER ( IN PROCESS, PARTS ORDERED)

292.5 + 7,098 = 7,402.5 TOTAL HOURS AS OF 12.3.2020

Second, because the hurricane's prop- to the property to trigger a covered loss. tantly – about which entity (unit owners penses at other facilities: On 12/5, Glow
erty damage triggered a reimbursable Additionally, coverage for viruses is also or Benenson) is responsible for certain Cleaning Plus performed a deep cleaning
business interruption insurance claim, specifically prohibited. expenses, especially capital improve- of the laundry, with emphasis on sanitiz-
W.P.R.F. was able to reduce unit owner's As you may have surmised, the Mil- ments.. ing all “high touch” areas with virucid-
fees. Conversely, W.P.R.F.'s business in- lennium Agreement expires on Decem- Thanks to the W.P.R.F. staff , especial- al products. Floors were scrubbed and
terruption claim filed in 2020 as a result ber 31, 2021. The Millennium Committee ly Dan Cruz, Monica Wells, Aja Mejia, mopped with bleach solution, and the
of the pandemic's closing the recreation is currently negotiating with W.P.R.F. and Eva Rachesky their time, clarifica- rest room was also sanitized.
facilities was promptly denied as the spe- on Benenson Capital’s behalf, not only tion, and numbers. Any errors are mine. (LCAM”S report, Our Village, 12/6/20)
cific language in most business interrup- about the base rent and annual increas- Richard Handelsman
tion policies requires physical damage es, but also – and perhaps more impor- P.S.. COVID-19 has also caused ex-

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DINNER WITH
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LENORE

BY LENORE VELCOFF
My friend Dorothy called me wore masks before and after eating.
with a wonderful idea. Instead I collected checks from everyone
of each one of us eating alone on in advance, and Dorothy and Joyce
Thanksgiving, she suggested that picked up the meals.
she pick up meals at her church Many of the participants brought
and that we eat outside by the wine, Prosecco or soft drinks
Wellington Pool. Her church, Holy to toast the holiday and to give
Name of Jesus, had a chef who was thanks. The meal consisted of
cooking traditional turkey dinners turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes
for take-out for only a $15 donation. with gravy, a dinner roll and out-
I, of course, loved the idea. She of-this world homemade cranberry
also suggested that I asked a few sauce made by Kathleen. For
mutual friends. I asked Joyce who
asked five others. Then I asked
Gloria, who also asked five others.
dessert, there was a choice of apple
or pumpkin pie. There was extra
white meat turkey for those who
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had 17 people. by our table to thank Dorothy
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Nutritionand
Nutrition andHealth
Health
Keeping Food on the Table
BY JE AN I E W. F R I E D M AN, M S R D LD / N

The year 2020 has been a strange and unusual LESS EXPENSIVE OPTIONS
time for us all. COVID-19 has affected many Protein is usually the most expensive part of
people, causing havoc socially and financially. your meal. Have you thought about including
Food insecurity has also increased, with more meatless meals in your diet? Beans and grains
and more people becoming concerned with combined in a meal offer needed proteins and
finding enough food. Making what you have last can provide many nutrients necessary for good
longer and avoiding food waste are two things health. Black beans and rice are an old staple. An
that you can do to help you keep food on your Indian-style vegetable curry paired up with rice
table. or naan can change up flavors for you. Eggplant
parmigiana is a simple switch from chicken.
MAKING FOOD STRETCH
Buying meat while on sale or during the
With careful shopping, we can make our food
Buy One Get One Free promotions (BOGO)
dollars last longer. The first important step is to
that some stores offer are economical ways
begin with a plan. What are your meals going to
to cut down costs. Cheaper cuts of meat can
be for the upcoming week? Look through sale
also be purchased. Meat dishes can also be
flyers and online weekly ads and use these to
supplemented with beans to stretch the meat
plan out your meals for the week. Buying on sale
you have and make it last longer. Meat can also
will help to cut costs. Writing out what you need
be combined with vegetables as well. Cut up
for the week will give you a focus, preventing
that meat into smaller pieces into a stir fry with
impulse purchases which are unnecessary extras.
vegetables to make that meat last longer.
Are you tired of finding old food in the
Eggs and nut butters are also good protein
refrigerator and needing to throw it out? That’s
sources and are not very expensive. A vegetable
not only the food, but also money that you’re
omelet or quiche can be a nutritious and filling
tossing out. Leftovers can get new life as a Florida, which also works with several partner
meal. Nut butters last a long time and a little
new dish. Nothing should be wasted or left to agencies. Their website would be able to provide
does go a long way.
spoil. For example, the meat from a previous further information.
night’s roast chicken dinner can be remade into Everyone stay safe and stay healthy!
BBQ pulled chicken or curried chicken salad RESOURCES IN THE COUNTY
sandwiches. The leftover chicken could also There are also places in Palm Beach County Jeanie W. Friedman is a Registered Dietitian and
be added to pasta dish or even a simple chicken that may be able to help if you find that you are nutritionist licensed in the State of Florida. This
noodle or rice soup. Even the bones can be in need of food assistance. These organizations article is intended for educational purposes only
simmered in water and seasonings, creating a are here to help through this difficult time. and is not intended as a substitute for consultation
flavorful broth for soup. One such organization is Feeding South with your health care professional.
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the present. I have my car radio set to a tain Street played by Grant Withers in
Old Time Christmas music station. For years Phyl- all of the Wong movies. The first James

Movies
lis and I took great pleasure in listening Lee Wong movie is Mr. Wong, Detective
to the great tunes of the holiday season. (1938) directed by William Nigh, as are
Well what I heard just assaulted my gray all of the entries in the series. A terrific
cells. Song after song was performed in a supporting cast makes this a worthwhile
pop/rap version that I was forced to turn introduction to the character
the radio off. I then inserted a thumb
drive in my radio (as you are all aware, no
more CD players in cars) and what began
to play was Doris Day’s rendition of “Sen-
timental Journey,” and in the first verse,
she sings, “Gonna make a sentimental
journey, To renew old memories.” That’s
why I am writing these articles because I
feel that people like us are not superflu-
ous as most “boomers” seem to think and
TAKING A SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY we will not allow our memories to be rel-
egated to a time capsule of inconsequen-
TO RENEW OLD MEMORIES tial history.

Boris Karloff as Mr. James Lee


Wong
James Lee Wong is a fictional Chi-
nese-American detective created by
Hugh Wiley. The character first appeared
in a series of stories in Collier’s magazine
from 1934 to 1938. It was an attempt to
cash in on the popularity of other Chi- Movie outline: When a chemical man-
nese detectives, Charlie Chan and Mr. ufacturer is killed after asking detective
Moto that prompted Monogram Pictures James Wong to help him, Wong investi-
to produce a series of movies featuring gates this and two subsequent murders.
James Lee Wong between 1938 and 1940. He uncovers an international spy ring
(Thrilling Detective) Boris Karloff, who I hoping to steal the formula for a poison
imagine accepted the role in order to do gas being developed by the first victim's
something a bit different, starred in the company. Stars Boris Karloff, Grant With-
first five movies in the series. ers and Maxine Jennings.

By 1938 Boris Karloff was completing Just a bit of trivia for those who have
his second decade as an actor in movies. always enjoyed horror films. In the film
By that point his name had become syn- called The Mysterious Mr. Wong, Bela
BY STEW RICHL AND onymous with horror as he left his indel- Lugosi, Boris Karloff’s main rival on the
ible mark with James Whale‘s Franken- horror circuit, played a ruthless Chinese
stein (1931) and the Bride of Frankenstein villain named, of all things, Mr. Wong.
(1935) and Karl Freund‘s The Mummy He goes on a killing spree in New York
(1932). Boris Karloff starred in the first City’s Chinatown in order to collect the
five movies in the series. Despite the un- legendary “twelve coins of Confucius.”
fortunate obvious, which is the fact that They don’t even bother to try to disguise
Karloff was not Chinese-American, he Lugosi’s thick Hungarian accent.
did a good job portraying the brilliant de-
tective who is an expert in everything you Most people my age remember Boris
can imagine – from chemistry to ancient Karloff as the tall man with two pins in
art to literature and beyond. his neck scaring people of all ages when
Mr. Wong is Yale educated and lives in he portrayed the monster in the movie
San Francisco, uses his extensive knowl- Frankenstein. However, there is so much
edge to solve all manner of murders more to this highly versatile actor. In
working in conjunction with Police Cap- the movie Frankenstein, Karloff playing
the monster hurt his back carrying Clive
Brook (who portrayed Dr. Frankenstein)
up the stairs and damaged his back and
suffered back pains for most of his life.
When I first started to write a col- However, I doubt all of us living here in When he was doing the Mr. Wong series
umn about old time radio and movies, I Century Village would take too kindly to he had one condition and that was he
thought I was somewhat selfish in select- these remarks. In fact, looking at the TV would never speak in “Pigeon English,”
ing this genre to write about because I had commercials, we senior citizens have be- and he never did. He was also one of
very fond memories of listening to old ra- come so marginalized that it has become the founders of the Screen Actors Guild.
dio shows and going to the local cinema quite evident that, yes we seniors have There have been many books written
and feasting on “Campy” “B” movies on been dispatched to some dark corner of about Karloff and there are dozens of web
a cold and wintery Saturday afternoon. the universe because we have no com- sites devoted to his life and career.
Bill Cosby once did a great routine about mercial value,
American society in which he opined on Karloff was a man of many talents and
which groups should be eliminated. He Well, as Cosby summarizes it has rou- a gifted actor. His works are available on
remarked that we should get rid of “old tine, these “young” folks will someday every download web site for his fans to
people” because they just breathe our air become old and they will also inherit a enjoy while you are forced to be a recluse
and just hang around looking old and marginalized existence. during these difficult times.
take up space. Within the context of his I would like to indulge my ego in two Boris Karlof having make up for
skit these observations were really funny. more observations about the past and role as Mr. Wong

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WPRF 2021 Holiday Schedule


MEMORANDUM
TO: All Employees
FROM: Carrie Stewart
DATE: December 4, 2020
RE: 2021 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

NEW YEAR’S DAY FRI JAN 01, 2021

How To Be Happy, Safe


MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY MON JAN 18, 2021
PRESIDENT’S DAY MON FEB 15, 2021

and Sleep Well At Night MEMORIAL DAY MON MAY 31, 2021
INDEPENDENCE DAY - OBSERVED MON JUL 05, 2021
LABOR DAY MON SEP 06, 2021
BY AV I S B L A N K VETERAN’S DAY THU NOV 11, 2021
THANKSGIVING THU NOV 25, 2021
• Be kind to your neighbors and they will be kind to you.
• Run errands for the homebound; check to see if they are OK. FRI NOV 26, 2021
• Lend a handicapped person your parking spot if it makes it eas- CHRISTMAS-OBSERVED FRI DEC 24, 2021
ier for them. ONE (1) PERSONAL FLOATING DAY
• Drive your neighbor to and from their doctor’s appointments.
• Always say Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Good Night to
ELIGIBILITY:
your neighbors.
• Offer to bring mail from a homebound neighbor’s mailbox. Employees regularly scheduled to work 40 hours or more
• Respect each other’s religious beliefs. per week will receive the above holidays as paid time. Em-
• When interacting with neighbors, wear your mask and socially ployees may be required to work on scheduled Company
distance. holidays. Holiday time worked will be paid to non-exempt
employees at two (2) times the basic straight-time hourly
These are the unwritten rules of my Association. We are a little
“United Nations” and I am thankful that all our dearly depart- rate for all hours worked on a scheduled Company holiday.
ed loved ones are with the Creator, and are looking down at us Holiday hours MUST be approved by the appropriate super-
and, hopefully, applauding our efforts. We all sleep well at night, visor prior to being worked.
knowing that we are living amongst our Big Happy Family.

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ficers voted to create new rules related to barcodes
and gate passes, effective 1/1/21:

• Gate passes will not be issued past the expiry date of


the applicant’s Century Village ID. This rule applies to
non-owners (renters, occupants).

• The cost for a barcode will be increased to ten dollars.

• The number of gate passes issued to any Century Village


resident will be limited to three.

• The number of barcodes issued to any Century Village


unit will be limited to three.

• A valid Century Village ID card and current registration is


required to install a barcode decal.

• No barcode will be installed on any vehicle whose own-


er’s Century Village ID card is within thirty days of expi-
ration. This rule applies to non-owners (renters, occu-
pants).

• Century Village Associations will be informed by UCO of


gate passes issued to that Association’s units.

UCO will continue to review rules regarding issuance of bar-


codes and gate passes, and will make additions and chang-
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HERE WE GO AGAIN!
The sale of the 72 acre property abutting Century Village (aka
Reflection Bay) has surfaced again. In the November UCO Reporter,
UCO President David Israel encouraged CV residents to express their

Letters
views, pro or con, regarding this issue.
The following brief review might be helpful to those of you who are
new to Century Village or for those who may not recall some of the
details.

Editor
In 2005, the golf course adjacent to Century Village was owned by

to the a private developer (Mr. Waldman) who contracted with D.R. Horton
to develop and build a community on the property. A presentation
was made at a meeting attended by 1,200 people. The overwhelming
opposition voiced by CV residents to the plan was not well received by
Horton’s representatives and the company withdrew its plans.
Now, 15 years later, D.R. Horton has surfaced again with a revised
plan. Sadly, the same problems still exist: Toxic soil that was discov-
My last two articles, letters to the Editor were never pub- ered and verified by the County; Storm drainage issues between the
lished. The last one I decided to put on Next door,app. two properties; Additional traffic on an already congested Haverhill
I am still hoping that by the time the next publishing of the Rd.; and, the most important issue which is CV’s security when a large
UCO Reporter one of the VPs will have signed a signature community is built so close to our property.
card for our account at Citi bank. The only signatures you The developer’s plan in 2005, and again in 2020, for a lake and
have is David Israel and Ed Grossman, when I was a officer all landscaping to separate the two properties is not realistic and will
VPS signed a card for backup. not keep unauthorized people off our property. In order to maintain
I hope by February the latest, UCO will decide on having a CV’s security, the developer must include a guardhouse and a security
Executive Board an/or a Delegate Assembly meeting. If UCO patrol in its plans as well as the construction of a wall or fence around
is short on having volunteers to check in delegates please let the entire property that is high enough to deter any uninvited or un-
me know, I will be glad to help and can get others if neces- wanted neighbors from entering Century Village.
sary. D.R. Horton with its “mega bucks” and influence might be able to
I want the residents to know that the millenium agreement solve many of the construction related problems. However, CV securi-
is due on Dec 2021 but a tenative agreement MUST be made ty remains a prime concern and must be addressed by the developer
by May 2021. WPRF has not reached out to us since the last as well as the residents of Century Village before any plans are pre-
meeting and UCO has not met with the committee and of- sented to the County.
ficers only once.( with us alone). The last meeting was can- We have been able to keep a massive housing complex away from
celled. This is a 10 year agreement that will definitely affect our borders for fifteen years.
all of us. Learn what you can about this agreement. This is not the time to relax our fight to keep our Village as safe and
secure as possible.
Concerned Resident I implore CV residents to voice their concerns to UCO, to D.R Hor-
Barbara Cornish ton, the Palm Beach County Commissioners, and to other parties that
may be involved in decisions regarding this issue.
(Editor’s Note: The Next Door site is appropriate for seeking Honey Sager,
information, but not for airing UCO business. It is more perti- A Concerned Resident of Century Village
nent to finding a plumber, electrician, or your lost cat).

REFLECTION BAY PROJECT (the Golf Course) HAS RESURFACED. 2. Continued acceptance of storm water drainage from Century Village.
VOICE YOUR CONCERNS AND SUGGESTIONS NOW! 3. Installation of an enhanced buffer/fencing barrier adjacent to Century
Village.
Paulettte Burdick, Century Village resident - 4. Landscaping adjacent to Century Village property.
Palm Beach County Commissioner 2010-2018 5. Installation of traffic light on Haverhill Rd. to accommodate addition-
Honey Sager - Vice President Emeritus of the al 5,000 vehicle traffic.
Proactive Residents Committee (Disbanded) 6. Reduce the intensity of the number of proposed units.
Ruthie Berman, Les Rivkin, Bobbi Levin, Walter Johnson 7. PBC Fire Rescue equipment should have access to all buildings adja-
cent to Reflection Bay without removing any existing walls or fencing.
While details on the proposed sale of the 72 acre property abutting 8. Haverhill Rd sidewalk should be increased to a width of 6 feet, the
Century Village (aka “the Golf Course”) are still incomplete, this is the standard for other major roadway projects like Palmetto Park Rd. in
time for residents of Century Village to voice their concerns regarding Boca Raton.
issues that are vitally important to Century Village such as security, 9. Construction of a school bus stop to safely accommodate congregat-
drainage, and access to the Village. ing students.

The new developer, D.R. Horton, is asking the County to approve In order to give residents the opportunity to discuss this important
significant changes to the existing plan that was approved in 2013. (See project, we suggest that all Associations place this list of concerns on its
UCO Reporter, November 2020). It is imperative that we immediately Annual Meeting Agenda for consideration and approval.
and collectively notify Palm Beach County that, before approving a new
plan, it must carefully consider these matters. Individuals and/or Associations may indicate their concerns by
completing the following form and leaving it in the DROP OFF BOX
Now is the time to voice our concerns regarding: standing in the guest drop-off parking area to the left of the Main
Clubhouse front door before February 2, 2021. We will forward your
1. Permanent closure of the access road to Century Village between signed endorsement to Palm Beach County and our County Commission-
Golfs Edge buildings 11 and 14. er Gregg Weiss.

________________________________________ endorses the above list of concerns and respectfully


(Name of Association or individual)
ask that, before approving revised plans submitted by D.R. Horton, the County of Palm Beach carefully consider
these matters which are so vitally important to Century Village.

Signature: --------------------------------------------------- Signature: -------------------------------------------------

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Tales from the Cold War


BY DAV E I S R A E L
“Find the signal from that telephone 1) To secure his calls from unauthorized
and exploit it” listening.
- 2) To preserve voice recognition, so that
Thus, I was directed upon entering my Stalin could know to whom he was speak-
analytic branch assignment at the Na- ing, and to ensure that they would know
tional Security Agency in 1968. Stalin, of that it was Stalin on the line.
course, was long gone at that time, and the 3) The system must be adaptable to
Premier of the Soviet Union was Alexei existing means of communications and
Kosygin. In fact, the occupier of the office transmission... Radio, Cable Etc.
was irrelevant, the task was clear, “could
we find and read the telephone commu- What all of this reduces to, is they were
nications of the Soviet Premier”? By this tasked to develop an encoding/encryp-
task, I entered the slipstream of history. tion system which was highly secure and
Research developed the following: retained the characteristics that made a Circle” (1968, uncut edition 1978) by Alek- speech coding. This description served
In the closing days of the Second World person’s voice unique and recognizable. sandr I. Solzhenitsyn (1918–2008). as the main source of information for the
War, special units of the Soviet Army cap- What they designed and built for Sta- Solzhenitsyn was drafted after the statements on the history of the Soviet Vo-
tured German scientists and engineers, lin’s telephone was one of world’s first study of mathematics and physics to the coder in the monographs on the develop-
and interned them in a prison for tech- operationally deployed VOCODER (Voice war service and served starting from 1943 ment of speech technology. In the novel,
nical types at Marfino Institute, east of Encoder), M-803, which was fully opera- as a commander of a sound measuring Solzhenitsyn is referred to as the mathe-
Moscow. The reader may find Alexander tional and deployed circa 1952 to various battery. In 1945, he was sentenced to eight matician Gleb Nerzhin.
Solzhenitsyn’s epic book, “The First Cir- Soviet embassies and high-level military years in a detention camp for criticizing So, what is left to tell regarding my orig-
cle” instructive in this regard. commands. Stalin. He spent the period from 1948 to inal task? Of course, the signal was found,
A task was levied upon the institute at This development applies in particu- 1950 at a secret telecommunications in- as to if it was “exploited” – sorry folks, but
Marfino from Stalin himself, to “render lar to the research in the Soviet Union, stitute in Marfino near Moscow. He de- that answer is way beyond the classifica-
his telephone calls secure from unautho- which has been perceived outside the Rus- scribed this time in his novel, which also tion level of this article, but I hope you
rized listening”. Specifically, the task was: sian-language literature, so far mainly on contains some details about the work car- found this little excursion in Cold War
the disclosures in the novel in “The First ried out in Marfino on speech analysis and history interesting.

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