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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
PAGE 2 | UCO REPORTER JANUARY 2021
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.
JANUARY 2021 | UCO REPORTER | PAGE 3
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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
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.
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).
JANUARY 2021 | UCO REPORTER | PAGE 7
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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proposed amendment, the Advisory • if the number of seated Delegates 20123297 11/2/20
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en at Delegate Assembly or Executive amend the language in six instances 11/4/20VEHICLE
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Now that we have finally escaped the recertified sailors.
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that this year brings us back to what we
should call the new normal. Nothing
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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rs a day, 13 x 7 = 91 hours a week, APPROX. 39 WEEKS X 91
HOURS = 3,549 HOURS BILLIARDS ROOM = 3 HOURS
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)
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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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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.
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
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.
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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.
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