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VOL. 37 ISSUE 8 • OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF UNITED CIVIC ORGANIZATION OF CENTURY VILLAGE, WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA • AUGUST 2018
"The Beat
VOL. 37 ISSUE 8 • OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF UNITED CIVIC ORGANIZATION OF CENTURY VILLAGE, WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA • AUGUST 2018
Goes On". . .
AUGUST 2018
UCO Monthly Meetings
WEDNESDAY 1 PROGRAM & SERVICES UCO 11:00AM
FRIDAY 3 DELEGATE ASSEMBLY THEATER 9:30AM
FRIDAY 3 SECURITY UCO 1:00PM
TUESDAY 7 TRANSPORTATION UCO 9:00AM
TUESDAY 7 COMMUNICATIONS UCO 10:30AM
WEDNESDAY 8 BROADBAND UCO 11:00AM
THURSDAY 9 COP ROOM B 9:30AM
TUESDAY 14 ADVISORY UCO 10:00AM
WEDNESDAY 15 BEAUTIFICATION UCO 9:30AM See Page A2 For
Exciting News About
THURSDAY 16 BIDS/INFRASTRUCTURE UCO 10:00AM
TUESDAY 21 INSURANCE UCO 10:00AM
TUESDAY 28
THURSDAY 30
OPERATIONS
OFFICERS
UCO
UCO
10:00AM
10:00AM
Atlantic Broadband!
INSIDE
S E C T I ON A PBC Property Appraiser News............ A19 Food is Love........................................ B4
President's Report............................... A2 Getting Older.................................... A20 Organization News............................... B6 REMINDER
Editorial.............................................. A3 Property Matters............................... A21 Nutrition and Health..................................B8
Two Monthly Payment Checks?............ A4 What's Happening?............................. A23 The Reader's Corner...................................B9 D E LE G AT E M E E T I N G
Delegate Assembly Minutes................. A5 Facts and Events for August............... A25 Local Dining............................................B11 Friday 8/3/18
Officer's Reports.................................. A6 Transportation.................................. A26 Around the Bases................................ B13
Entertainment.................................. A27 9:30AM in the Theater
Maintenance....................................... A7 Spady Cultural Heritage Museum....... B14
Legal - D&O Insurance Issues............... A8 4th of July Celebration...................... A28 Sports of the Century Village............. B15 Email articles & comments:
Library News..................................... A11 ucoreporterwpb@gmail.com
SEC TION B Century Village Clubs Spotlight.......... B18
Connie Kurtz Honored in Congress..... A12 Is *%&@ a Password?.......................... B20
Can Movies Teach History?................. A14 Amos n' Andy Radio Show................... B1
The Pledge........................................ B20
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The
President’s Why are you giving up
Report your right to vote?
By Dave Israel
Are you an Association Delegate votes on the agenda, we always from the floor as motions. Certainly, Americans prefer voting in person.
representing your building? Well, have information to announce and UCO will look at absentee voting for Many say they take a lot of pride in
on the first Friday of the month, you exchange. Unit owners have a chance our elections of UCO Officers and being part of the community and
have a duty to go to “THE POLLS”. to directly question the UCO Officers most certainly if One Vote Per Unit showing up to participate. If I show up
In other words, you have a duty to and receive answers to important is ultimately passed by the Delegate in person, I feel confident the ballot
go to the meeting of the Delegate questions. Attendees receive a Assembly. has been received. Even if there is no
Assembly! On Friday, July 6, 2018, report from the UCO Treasurer with Absentee voting or voting by proxy vote at Delegate Assembly, attendees
there were only 94 delegates present, important information on how your would seem like good alternatives. can participate in discussion and
and the meeting the previous month monies are spent. But both of these voting pipelines give the UCO Officers the benefit of
only 95 were present. In both cases, So, why are you giving up your is full of holes, according to the their opinion.
there was no quorum so no votes rights to participate and possibly Political Science Department at As noted in this article, we have
could be taken, nor could official vote? the Massachusetts Institute of private vehicles and a wonderful bus
business be done! The quorum Mobility is a big issue for some Technology. Often Identification system. I might suggest that those
currently is 117 out of a total of 349 older delegates. Many are afraid Documents are not on a central who can should arrange to take
delegates. that when they get to the Clubhouse, computer and can only be obtained other Delegates and unit owners to
There seem to be few obstacles they will have to stand on long sign- from a county clerk at the voter’s the meeting. Civic organizations,
to get to the Clubhouse. Many in lines. This really is a non-issue. County Seat. It is possible that we unions, religious congregations
delegates drive their own vehicles. We have several sign-in tables thus might be able to solve this problem and candidates for office offer
Additionally, Century Village has minimizing the stand and wait here in Palm Beach County. older people rides to the polls on
one of the best bus transportation times. The League of Women Voters is Election and meeting days. This is
systems in Florida. We run regular Is Absentee Voting an Answer? quite troubled about the obstacles commonplace in many locations.
trips to the main Clubhouse, thus Mobility challenges are one of the older Americans face when Fellow unit owners and
accommodating even those with reasons that older voters are more participating in the voting process. community members - Don't drop
minor disabilities. Identification likely to rely on absentee voting. “The League’s concern is that as the out of your community participation.
requirements are reasonable. That trend is rapidly accelerating as population ages, the problems will Do not disenfranchise your unit
Delegates and alternates merely states make mail-in voting easier. only increase, so we need to come up owners. We have to make sure that
show ID and sign an official list of The problem with absentee voting with solutions for the long term.” our system of self-governance is
Delegates. We have upgraded the or mail-in ballots in CV is that We here in CV are for the most designed so that everyone who wants
voting process to electronic clickers not all Delegate Assembly votes part proud and patriotic Americans. to participate is able to. It’s a sacred
which could not possibly be any are scheduled in advance. Absent If possible, we show pride in part of our democracy.
simpler. delegates cannot engage in the showing up at the polls. Even when
While we do not always have discussion of items that may arise offered absentee ballots, many older
EDITORIAL
The UCO Reporter POLICY
has moved to the The UCO Reporter promises to
continue its long held beliefs that
One of the favorite questions Irrigation, AMR Ambulance and and all recreation comes under pay for them.
posed to UCO is "Why are there General Expenses, including electric, this category. 5. A UCO Operations Committee,
two monthly payment coupons dumpster rental, water & sewer, and chaired by President David Israel
requiring two checks?" The simple fire extinguishers. meets with WPRF representatives,
answer is: one is for your building 2. Unit owner payments are based
on Long Term Leases, signed by Eva Rachesky,Vice President;
association maintenance, payable Two separate categories are: Monica Wells, Senior Financial
to your building Association and The Division of Florida each unit owner at the time of
purchase of their unit and later Officer; Daniel Cruz, Regional
the other is for recreation, payable Condominiums which mandates a Facilities Manager; and at times,
to WPRF. Building Associations $4.00 per year fee per unit. amended in the Millennium
Agreement executed 11/30/1999. when there is the entertainment
and WPRF Recreation are separate Florida State Annual Report of budget and related items to
entities. However, it should be noted $61.25 for an association corporate This Agreement will expire on
12/31/2021 and re-negotiations discuss, Abby Koffler, Vice
that while the majority of building filing. President Entertainment will
associations pay two checks monthly, are scheduled to begin sometime
in advance of that date. The Leases attend. The budget meeting takes
there are some that pay just one to 3. Note that in addition to the above place annually, in addition to
their association at their option. expenses, the building association are referred to as the Millennium
UCO Amendment, executed monthly meetings when there are
The association is responsible for may or may not collect for other items on the agenda in need
payment of expenses included. Capital Reserves which is strongly between UCO and Benenson
Capital Company, owner of the of discussion and/or decision.
The recreation facilities are owned recommended to build up finances
by Benenson Capital Company for for roof repair and replacement, clubhouse recreational facilities.
which the unit owners pay rent to painting, infrastructure and 3. The items covering the operation If you are interested in reading the
WPRF. The building associations other large potential expenses, for of the clubhouse and all recreation terms of the Millennium Agreement,
are owned by the unit owners of each which the building associations in the WPRF budget number in it can be found online at village-
respective building and maintained are liable. excess of 100. The broad categories blog-and-chat.blogspot.com. Scroll
by the unit owners. include, but are not limited to, down the sidebar at the left to Core
4. The total budget is broken down Documents and click on Millennium
by percentage of ownership, Maintenance Contracts, Repairs &
Maintenance, Security Contract, Agreement to Long Term Lease. It is
according to law, for each unit
Here are the details: Salaries, Taxes, Insurance, an 86-page document.
owner based on the size of the And now you know why you pay two
unit owned. The only item that is Utilities, Office Expense, Social
Building Associations Activities, ID Photos and Tags, checks monthly. If you have further
not pro-rated is Cable TV which is questions about the UCO budget
the same cost for all size units, as and Accounting.
1. They are maintained by managers payments, contact your quadrant
hired by each association, such determined by law. The amount of 4. All pool repairs and maintenance VP at UCO. They can be found in
as Seacrest, Gallagher, Pruitt, (or the coupon paid monthly to the for all unit owners (except those the UCO Reporter under the VP
others) who have contracts with building association is sent to its pools which are private and paid monthly columns. Each VP handles a
the building associations. respective maintenance company for by the respective associations different group of associations. If you
for handling of the expenses -- Greenbrier, Wellington, Golfs want to know more about the WPRF
2. Your building association receives
therein. Edge, and Plymouth/Stratford) payments, contact Eva Rachesky at
a budget each year for approval
are expenses of their recreation. the clubhouse who is always ready
by the association which includes
It should be noted that these to help with recreation questions.
such items as:
WPRF associations may use all pools in Don't ask UCO to answer questions
Quarterly payments to UCO, Century Village because they also
1. This coupon payment covers pertinent to WPRF, and vice versa.
for Transportation, Security pay for them, as well. All other
your monthly Recreation Fees UCO and WPRF are a team effort
(recently turned over to WPRF for associations may not use the
only. Maintenance and related taking care of the needs of the CV
management with the expense shared private pools because they do not
expenses for the clubhouse, pools community.
between them and UCO), Cable TV,
Turning 65?
preparedness. The meeting adjourned at
Stewart Richland: Beware- the conclusion of the candidates
motorcycles racing around village. presentations. 11:15 A.M.
Questions about your Medicare Advantage Plan?
Do you think you might be eligible for additional benefits? Ed Black: Be aware of and follow
rules for the bus service. Also some
Looking for a suitable Funeral Advantage Plan Respectfully Submitted,
bus stop changes in the Wellington
that offers Family Support Services? John Hess, UCO Recording
area.
Call or walk in today for free information with no obligations. Secretary
Joy Vestal: Joy is looking for a
First and third Mondays of each month volunteer to take over as chairperson
10am-12noon
Chiamaka Chukwurah
Licensed and Certified Insurance Agent
drug plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in any plan depends on contract renewal.
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A Wonderful Experience Happy Summer! I hope that It has been a great month filled All of us who serve Century Village
everyone is enjoying the season. It with all good things - graduations, are volunteers. The UCO staff are all
This is a different letter than seems that it just started, but you birthdays and visiting colleges . volunteers. Committee chairmen
the one that I usually write for this are already seeing back to school ads Frank and I have enjoyed this month are also volunteers. Unfortunately
column. Read on and you will quickly in the paper. Time really does go by with our family in New York. I look many of our volunteers do not get
find out why. quickly. Isn't it nice that we her at forward to coming back home to my the recognition they deserve.
On a recent shopping trip, I found Century Village are able to go to the second family, Century Village. I will Very often we fail to give credit
it necessary to rest and wait for my pools everyday. By the way, the pools be in the office on July 20th. to whom credit is due. I am doing
companions at a sandwich shop are very well maintained. How about A word about AMR. Remember this now. Anita Buchanan as
attached to the department store. enjoying a movie or the Saturday that when you call Fire Rescue, it is the chairperson of the Advisory
While relaxing at a table, I happened Night show at the Clubhouse. A great up to them to decide if you can go by Committee. Its current mission is to
to recognize another Century Village way to beat the heat. If you missed AMR or not. . During the upcoming up-date the UCO bylaws and ensure
resident. We smiled and nodded to the show on Saturday the 14th, you season, I will try to schedule a that these by-laws provide Century
each other. I did not intend to order really missed a great one. Hopefully meeting with a representative from Village with the clearest and most
any food. My only purpose was to they will be back next Summer. AMR to come and talk about our comprehensive model to carry us into
rest. After a few minutes, this lady I was very disappointed by services and answer questions. the next decade. I would like to take
approached my table and insisted the turnout at the last Delegate this opportunity to recognize the
that I accept half of her sandwich. Assembly. It's hard to believe that outstanding leadership that Anita
She also offered to order coffee for me this happens so often. Association has provided this committee. She has
as well. I tried to explain to her that Presidents please get your Delegate shown great patience with all of the
I don’t drink coffee and that I really Assembly Forms up to date. members of the committee when they
wasn’t hungry. But, I wanted to be Also please remember to pick were at opposite ends of an issue. She
gracious so I accepted the sandwich. up the updated Flash Drives for has helped solve some of the most
Before this lovely lady left the shop, insurance at the UCO office. complex issues with a quiet firmness
she paused for another minute at my that keeps the committee focused on
table to say thank you to me for my the issues. Congratulations, Anita for
service to our community and that all your efforts and I, and many other
giving me half her sandwich was her AUGUST 2018 committee members, appreciate all
the hard work that you have put into
way of expressing her appreciation.
I couldn’t have been more proud UCO Monthly Meetings this project. Bravo Anita!
Abraham Lincoln once observed,
of being a resident of Century Village
than I was in those few minutes. “Concern yourself with accepting
And you know what -- I decided I was
WEDNESDAY 1 PROGRAM & SERVICES UCO 11:00AM responsibility then with assigning
hungry and I ate the sandwich! blame. We have many board
FRIDAY 3 DELEGATE ASSEMBLY THEATER 9:30AM members who display a solid
work ethic and character and take
responsibility for the work they do
FRIDAY 3 SECURITY UCO 1:00PM for their associations. When you have
character and are accountable, you
TUESDAY 7 TRANSPORTATION UCO 9:00AM recognize that the quality of your
work is also a representation of who
TUESDAY 7 COMMUNICATIONS UCO 10:30AM you. are. One of the problems that
seem to crop up every year at this time
is how few Association Delegates
WEDNESDAY 8 BROADBAND UCO 11:00AM attend the monthly meetings. As
stakeholders, a delegates role is vital
THURSDAY 9 COP ROOM B 9:30AM when it comes to voting on issues
that impact our Village. If this trend
TUESDAY 14 ADVISORY UCO 10:00AM keeps up, we may have to change
our quorum rules and allow those
delegates that do show up to vote on
WEDNESDAY 15 BEAUTIFICATION UCO 9:30AM the issues presented to them. This is
not an ideal solution, however, but
THURSDAY 16 BIDS/INFRASTRUCTURE UCO 10:00AM in order to keep our Village running
smoothly and efficiently, necessity
TUESDAY 21 INSURANCE UCO 10:00AM may demand a drastic change to the
status quo.
A season reminder = make sure
TUESDAY 28 OPERATIONS UCO 10:00AM you have all you those supplies you
need this hurricane season.
THURSDAY 30 OFFICERS UCO 10:00AM
AUGUST 2018 | UCO REPORTER | PAGE A7
SERVICES
Thinking About Removing That Wall? Think Again!!
Maintenance ceiling that is carrying both a ‘dead’
and ‘live’ load of the space above that
not carry the floor system above.
Good news!
installed and are not “Load Bearing”.
Removing a wall will have no impact
By Dom Guarnagia can only be removed and replaced If the sound is different, the on the second floor or the first floor
supporting the loads. A dead load ceiling is wallboard secured to the ceiling below. Unless the wall that
PREFACE: The for the Second Floor consists of the underside of wood framing members is being considered is supporting a
following article
weight of the floor system, those that were installed after the walls dropped ceiling such as the kitchen,
is intended for the
appurtenances permanently resting were erected and are carrying the it may require a corner post that can
common typology
of buildings on the floor, i.e., cabinetry, furniture, load of the ceiling / floor system. be square and wrapped in clear pine
with concrete etc. and the weight of the ceiling Removal of the partition requires the or a decorative wooden porch post
walkways on the below. The ‘live load’ consists of the calculations of a Structural Engineer with embellishments to support the
2nd Level such as occupants moving about. to select the proper size material existing dropped ceiling system.
Andover, Bedford, First, which condos in the Two required to eliminate potential sag As in past articles, the suggestion
C h a t h a m , Story Structures throughout and failure by loads imposed by to utilize the Palm Beach County
Dorchester, etc. and not those structures Century Village require professional the combination of a new built-up Engineering, Zoning and Building
with mansard roofs such as Plymouth Engineering to allow the removal of laminated timber beam and posts Dept. to confirm the methodology
and Stratford that were constructed quite a ‘load bearing’ wall? on each end to direct the load onto and use of materials and inspecting
differently as well as Golfs Edge. The Ground Floor Units: To the floor. that Code-specific issues are met,
make an evaluation yourself, try the Generally speaking, the posts will result in the work being correct
Changing trends in the floor flowing simple answer by standing impose a “Point Load” on the floor the first time.
plans for today’s homes lean under the doorway between the and the proper resolution requires Conclusion: The 1st floor unit
toward minimalism of enclosed bedroom and the Hallway. The excavating the concrete ground floor in a wood-framed interior-structure
spaces, an “Open Concept” lifestyle Hallway has a lower ‘dropped’ ceiling and creating a 3 Ft. x 3 Ft. x 1 Ft. bears the loads imposed by the 2nd
where, for instance, dining rooms to conceal electrical wiring, ducting deep hole, centered under the resting floor and is required to utilize a
are minimalized and kitchens and other mechanical material. place for each post, filled with 4,000 “Post Supported Beam Alteration”
maximized with an island that allows Using a broom stick in hand, tap P.S.I. concrete to disburse the loads to continue to provide that necessary
guests to observe the preparation of lightly against the known drywall of the posts supporting the beam. support that requires a Structural
food while facing the chef and sitting material of the ceiling. Next, tap Your Contractor must provide the Engineer’s input for an expensive
on a stool sipping a beverage. Your against the Bedroom ceiling in plans and specifications to the alteration to join the residential
condo was not perceived to function similar fashion. PBC Engineering Dept. as required trending of the 21st Century and
that way and many would like to If the sound is the same, the to replace a wall with the proper the 2nd floor unit has a far simpler
mimic that lifestyle as closely as ceiling / floor structure above is materials and method for approval. method for the desired alteration.
possible but here is the problem. framed with wood and engineering Second Floor Units: All second However, both changes will be
As seen on many television is required to deal with the imposed floor units have one layer of Fire impacted by the need to relocate
renovations, “Load-bearing Walls” loads. If the sound is different, steel- Coded 5/8” thick wall board electrical wiring that is served from
were encountered and dealt with reinforced concrete panels 10’-0” attached to the underside of the the 100 Amp Circuit Breaker Panel
regularly and at great expense. A wide, are in place and the system was pressure-treated roof trusses which located in the hallway if a wall on the
“Load-bearing Wall” by definition installed before the partitions (walls) means that the partitions were opposite side is removed.
is a partition between the floor and were built below the panels and do installed after the roof trusses were
WPRF NEWS
BY E VA R ACHESK Y
D e a r the yellowing of the plants, indicating For our newer residents I will go into their WPRF account. Two very valid
Residents, they are starting to die. This dying the why not. There are two reasons reasons for the ban.
I have been process will take anywhere from 30 for the ban: 1) The language for Now that we have established the
fielding quite to 45 days, whereby the Hydrilla will the prohibition of boats and other banning of any watercraft, the next
a few calls eventually sink to the bottom of watercraft is contained in the original question is: Why can’t we have kayaks,
about the state the lake/canals. Thank you for the condominium documents as well paddle boats or any other watercraft
of our canals calls helping to identify the areas of as in the 1999 model documents at the sailing area? One reason is
and the fact greatest concern. that were adopted by many of the insurance issues. Another is that
there is an abundance of overgrowth Also related to our lakes is the associations within Century Village. WPRF does not store boats for owners
that is cause for concern for many. recent incident where two residents 2) The “Geo Tube” project (cost as WPRF will not be responsible for
This plant that lurks just under the launched their personal kayak $1.6 mil) completed in 2012, were their safekeeping or keeping other
surface of the water is called Hydrilla into the lake with the intention of installed to protect the shorelines residents from using said craft. I’ll
and is very evident this year due to coming to the 4th of July party at the from further deterioration. Personal thank everyone in advance for their
the heavy rains we sustained in the clubhouse. Security gave “Bonnie boats being launched from/landing anticipated/continued cooperation.
spring. The company that takes care and Clyde” a merry chase but were on the shoreline can cause damage Stay safe and stay cool…
of our waterways has been out to unable to communicate the fact that to the Geo Tubes, the cost for which
spray the Hydrilla. This is evident by personal water craft are not allowed. will be passed on to the residents via
CERT REPRESENTATIVES
CERT has requested that each • Check over the building and report to complete checking on everyone
association president assign a • Before: Prior to a storm check any damage; i.e., roof missing in their association, assess any
person to represent their building in on your neighbors to make windows blown out, damage to damages to your buildings and/or
emergency situations. sure they are properly prepared. stairs, etc. surrounding areas, and do a visual
• It is imperative that CERT has Identify special needs any of your check for flooding, trees down, etc.
• Observe whether trees are downed Call 683-9189 with your results, if
your assistance in gathering neighbors might have. in roadways, flooding, etc, no answer, keep trying until you get
information on the status of
• Determine who is riding out the DO NOT GO OUTSIDE DURING an answer. In a medical emergency
the residents in each of the
storm and in which unit they are A HURRICANE call “911”.
associations. This information
staying. (make a list for reference) After the ‘all clear’ is given, CERT Damages to building will be
received from the associations’
representatives will provide us the • Check general area and secure any will be using the UCO office as the directed to the insurance company,
loose objects that may become command center. The phone squad who will have representatives arrive
ability to proceed directly to those
airborne in high winds. will be mobilized by CERT volunteers ASAP to take care of mitigating
in need of assistance. Knowing
to answer calls as soon as possible. further damage (associations that
which associations do not need DO NOT GO OUTSIDE DURING are insured with Brown & Brown
CERT personnel will make sure their
help reduces the need of searching A HURRICANE families and association assessments only).
door to door, allowing help to be • After: check on the residents in are taken care of before proceeding You will be asked to remind
provided sooner to those in need. your building and report findings to the command center. It may be everyone to stay hydrated, eat, take
WHAT IS EXPECTED OF THE to CERT (UCO Office) 683-9189, at least 2 hours after the ‘all clear’ their medications, and stays calm.
CERT REPRESENTATIVE? even if everything is OK. until personnel will begin arriving to Your help is needed! Neighbors
Special training is not necessary; Do a general assessment of the answer phones. helping neighbors.
being a good neighbor is the only association. Assuming all goes well it should
requirement needed. take a couple of hours for CERT reps
“Woodstock”
A SHOW PREVIEW BY JODY LEBEL
WOODSTOCK
Sunday, August 26th,
7:00pm, Classroom C
Come Back to 1969 - Peace,
Love, & Music
Wear your love Beads,
Tie Dies & Fringes
Bring your Sleeping Bags,
Pillows or Yoga mats &
Beverage of your choice
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AUGUST 2018 | UCO REPORTER | PAGE A11
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“To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.”
“Knowledge is knowing a tomato is fruit. Wisdom is not putting it into a fruit salad.”
Tom Paine
Well, another Independence Day to get the job done, to make the kid In Tony Shaw’s book, Cinematic on real people and inspired by true
has come and gone. Throughout the conform to be the kind of citizen the Cold War: The American and Soviet facts, many people might think, How
United States traditional celebrations tribe needs him to be. Struggle for Hearts and Minds Shaw accurate is the film? or How did the
were taking place; parades, fireworks, Do you believe that Hollywood is explains to his readers that, “The Cold filmmakers fabricate to increase the
and many veterans paying homage trying to “brainwash” its audience? War was as much a battle of ideas as dramatic appeal of the film? Your
to comrades that made the ultimate There is no question that movie a series of military and diplomatic answer might not affect the film’s box
sacrifice in defending our great nation. and television producers have an confrontations, and movies were a office success or its entertainment
Another tradition that evolved agenda. They have become extremely prime battleground for this cultural value, yet understanding Hollywood’s
with our changing culture was powerful as storytellers even though combat.” As Tony Shaw and Denise interpretation of the story, evaluating
motivated by Jay Leno’s “Man on they perhaps are not our most careful Youngblood show, Hollywood sought its accuracy and understanding some
the Street Interviews”, called “Jay historians. There have been history- to export American ideals in movies of the events connected with the film
Walking,” where TV personalities themed movies made for decades. like Rambo, and the Soviet film may help understand the larger-
asked questions of the common folk Some low- budget films produced industry fought back by showcasing than-life events that encompassed the
about issues that any knowledgeable during World War II were designed to Communist ideals in a positive light, period known as the Cold War.
citizen should be aware of. Some 4th show that America was on the right primarily for their own citizens. The Bridge of Spies tells the story of
of July questions which were posed to side of the conflict and encouraged all two camps traded cinematic blows for James Donovan (Tom Hanks), a family
the man/woman on the street were: citizens to support the war effort. more than four decades. man, World War II Naval Commander
“What is the 4th of July celebration If you study American history and lawyer who served as an associate
called?” “Which country did the 13 textbooks or movies in the 1950s that prosecutor during the Nazi Nuremberg
colonies declare their independence dealt with the origins of the Cold War, Trials and co-founded the Watters &
from?” “Who was Tom Paine?” The you would get a definitive answer on Donovan Law Firm in New York. The
responses clearly supported a recent which country was to blame, backed real-life Donovan was hired by the US
Forbes Magazine survey that showed up with supporting evidence and government to defend Russian spy
83% of Americans don’t have much where to point your finger: the Soviet Rudolf Abel (Mark Rylance) in the
of an understanding about our Union. early 1960s during the Cold War. The
revolutionary history. For those of us who grew up in the movie is based on James B. Donovan’
Is Hollywood a classroom for 50’s the Cold War was not an event. book , Strangers on a Bridge. New
learning history? Are movies just It was the air you breathed. The Cold York: Atheneum, 1964)
movies, and should you take their War has provided the grist for rich
versions of truth to heart, or just enjoy histories, enlightening memoirs, and Before I discuss the film, I would
the show? Stephen Marche wrote in terrific novels. It has also provided like to provide my readers with some
Esquire magazine that “going to a source material for great movies. Here historical context of this era. I am
Hollywood movie for a history lesson are a few examples of movies about quite sure that my readers do not
is like going to a brothel for a lecture the Cold War. suffer from intellectual amnesia as do
in philosophy. You are going to the Charlie Wilson’s War (2007), Dr. the great majority of millennials who
wrong place!” A New York Times film Strangelove (1964), Fail Safe (1964), seem to be spending most of their
critic recently wrote: “Feature films On The Beach (1959), The Day the energy disparaging the United States
are not history, they are historical Earth Stood Still (1951) , The Hunt for The Cold War will not go away. rather than on their studies.
fiction.” However, it seems to haunt Red October (1990), The Manchurian Yesterday twelve Russian military Shorty after the end of WWII
our cultural landscape that movie Candidate (1962) The Spy Who Came intelligence officers were indicted for Winston Churchill declared that an
makers and television producers have In From the Cold (1963) Tinker, Tailor, hacking into the Clinton presidential “Iron Curtain” has descended across
become our most powerful, though Soldier, Spy (2011) campaign and the Democratic Party the Europe. With this statement
not our most careful, historians. and released tens of thousands the Cold War began in earnest. The
Many child physiologists and of private communications in a United States adopted a policy of
educators feel that movies can and do sweeping conspiracy by the Kremlin “Containment” that is designed
influence people. Some people cannot to meddle in the 2016 US election. to prevent further expansion of
or do not know how to separate fact This according to an indictment Communism around the world. The
from fiction. We also know that announced days before President Russians already had spies that helped
Hollywood always spices up a move to Donald Trump’s summit meeting them acquire the secrets of the Atomic
attract a wide audience. If the movie with Russian President Vladimir Bomb (The Rosenbergs), they had
states at the beginning that the story Putin. The indictment represents captured German rocket scientists
is based on a true story, how many special counsel Robert Mueller’s first and tasked them with developing
viewers really care? It’s not like the charges against Russian government their rocket program, with the might
movie theme impacts the viewer’s life. officials for interfering in American of their military puppet governments
It’s just historical trivia to most. politics. were established in all of the Eastern
I personally do not believe that The Cold War has provided the European nations they liberated
Hollywood movie makers belong grist for rich histories, enlightening from the Nazis. To combat Russian
to some paranoid conspiracy group memoirs, and terrific novels. One of expansion, the US helped implement
that creates films in order to control the latest entries into this “Cold War NATO and refused to be pushed out
the viewing audience. How did early Noir” the highly acclaimed film, The of their zone of occupation In Western
civilizations learn how to behave? Our Bridge of Spies.” Yes! the Cold War Germany and Berlin.
ancestors lived in caves, hunted for is alive and well. One wonders what By the mid 1950s Hollywood was
food, and taught the next generation President Trump will be discussing churning out “Duck and Cover” films
skills required to survive. This was President Trump is attending with Putin this week. to teach school kids how to protect
during a period when there was no the North Atlantic Treaty Alliance The movie “:Bridge of Spies” based themselves from an Atomic Bomb
written language. All knowledge was (NATO) summit in Brussels this week on true events could become a good attack. People were building bomb
passed on by story telling. It does and then he will travel to Russia to vehicle to test the hypothesis, “Can shelters in their backyards and in 1963
not matter if a story is either fiction confer with President Putin. you learn history from movies?” the first James Bond film, Dr. No hit
or grossly exaggerated, it is designed The Cold War continues. When a film claims to be based
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POLITICAL
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser
BY D O R O T H Y JAC K S , C F E , A A S
As summer liability owed to each taxing entity. It serves as a valuable resource for many Homestead Exemption
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Join Palm Beach County Property Beach County? In the state of Florida,
coming from exemptions and assessment caps.
Appraiser Dorothy Jacks, CFA, a $25,000 exemption is applied to
my office. In addition, the TRIM notice the first $50,000 of your property’s
Last month allows taxpayers an opportunity to AAS, and her staff for a hands-on
demo of PAPA’s website – redesigned assessed value if your property is
we submitted provide input into taxing authorities' your permanent residence and you
and updated! We’ve simplified our
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Florida Department of Revenue and notices in which to file a petition with platforms. taxes. An additional exemption of
the local taxing authorities. County- the Value Adjustment Board (VAB) Learn practical tips on: up to $25,000 will be applied if your
wide property (taxable) values contesting the property’s value or • Property search options including property’s assessed value is between
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ANNE M. GANNON
TAX COLLECTOR, PALM BEACH COUNTY
This month applied to your property. Update Your Address with make an appointment for driver
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file TDT returns beginning August 1
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UPPER FLOOR, CORNER, 1 BED 1.5/2 BATH DORCHESTER F This condo is located in a cul-de-sac, well taken care of with beautiful flooring, Hastings fitness center
NORTHAMPTON P Ceramic tile, unfurnished, lift included, upgrades include newer bath, cul de sac $52,000 within walking distance with pool and wave resistance pool, also close to Dorchester pool, lots of upgrades, garden view,
and move in ready. $55,000
CAMDEN J Beautiful ceramic tile flooring, near the Camden pool, unfurnished, lots of light, great association and the
location of this condo is near the west gate $45,000 NORTHAMPTON O This condo has been well taken care of and is rent able. This building has a beautiful garden area.
24 Hour security, active clubhouse and fitness center. Lots of amenities to include: tennis, racquetball, pools, jogging, bicycling
SHEFFIELD L Ceramic tile flooring, knock down wall, partly furnished. Near Hastings fitness center and haver hill gate $49,500 and a mineral pool that is indoors and a lap pool. This has a tenant in place lease up June 2018. Rent able immediately. $65,000
ANDOVER A Ceramic tile flooring thru out. Lots of light, central air conditioning, unfurnished, tenant in place, plenty of NORTHAMPTON L Outside corner unit, furnished, tenant in place, central air, private location, near the west gate $65,000
upgrades, well taken care of!!! $47,900
CANTERBURY C Tenant in place, lots of upgrades, unfurnished, close to gate, amenities galore, beautiful unit $59,900
COVENTRY D Ceramic tile thru out, lots of light, fully furnished, cul-de-sac, ready to move into ASAP.
Near the clubhouse and fitness center and the east gate. $45,000 GROUND FLOOR CORNER 2 BED, 1.5 BATH
DORCHESTER I Ceramic till flooring , near hasting fitness center, well taken care of lot of upgrades and close to pool CHATHAM P Outside corner unit, tenant in place, unfurnished, ceramic tile flooring, heart of the community, very nice $65,000
and the Hastings fitness center. Rent able! $46,000 GROUND FLOOR 2BED,1.5 BATHS
DORCHESTER H Spectacular waterview, newer kitchen, 2 full baths, lift in building, beautifully furnished, patio, upgrades $49,000 KENT D Beautiful condo, move right into,great association heart of the community, lots of upgrades, desirable area near
CANTERBURY C Corner unit very nice, clean beautiful view, spacious closet space, great lighting, updated kitchen and bath $45,000 Kent pool, condo is picture perfect $73,900
GROUND FLOOR CORNER 1 BED 1.5 BATH UPPER FLOOR 2BED,1.5 BATH OR 2 BATH
SUSSEX L This unit is near the Kent pool, furnished, ceramic tile flooring, cul-de-sac rent able, great association, KENT F Unfurnished, near Kent pool, rentable, ceramic tile. Cul-de-sac, heart of community $59,000
central air, enclosed patio, drive right up to condo. 24 Hour gated community, this unit is airy and bright. $42,500
WELLINGTON C Two full baths in this luxury condo, water view, unfurnished, ceramic tile thru out condo, newer kitchen,
NORWICH O Very quiet and serene, this condo is furnished, newer kitchen, ceramic tile flooring, near the east gate and air conditioning is approximately 2 years old. $109,900
clubhouse. 24 Hour gated community. Active clubhouse and fitness center. $39,900
NORWICH B Furnished, near the east gate, garden view 24 hour security, $55,000
CAMDEN L Ceramic tile flooring, furnished, well taken care of, move in ready! Immaculate, ac still has a 10 year warranty,
newer hot water heater $52,000 SOMERSET H Fully furnished, ceramic tile, newer kitchen. Facing swimming pool and tennis courts, on a cul-de-sac.
One year rental restriction $105,500
CANTERBURY D This is a spectacular condo, ceramic tile floors thru out, beautiful mexican tile back splash, cul-de-sac, tenant in
place, this is a 55 plus community. Unfurnished, corner unit with central air, lots of upgrades, well taken care of and a SOMERSET E Pergo wood flooring, furnished, newer kitchen and tile, lift included and water view!! Large spacious rooms,
great tenant. Near the Dorchester pool, and fitness center. 24 Hour security, active clubhouse and fitness center. $55,000 lots of light! Cul-de-sac, front view is the tennis and pool. $93,000
UPPER FLOOR 1 BEDROOM 1.5 BATH NORWICH B 24 Hour security, furnished, very desirable, near the Haverhill gate and clubhouse great building $55,000
STRATFORD N Unfurnished, lots of upgrades, freshly painted, ceramic tile flooring, large unit, near the haver hill gate $69,500 *ANNUAL RENTALS*
CHATHAM H Waterview, fully furnished, steps to building. Well taken care of, beauty! $59,900 GROUND FLOOR 1 BED, 1 BATH
STRATFORD N Ceramic tile , washer, dryer. Knock down wall in kitchen. Absolutely beautiful!! $68,500 KINGSWOOD E 1 Br, 1 bth, 2nd floor, ceramic tile floor, unfurnished, well taken care of, near amenities. $875
STRATFORD O Unfurnished, rentable, water view. Shows beautifully. Lots of upgrades. $55,000 KINGSWOOD D Furnished, ceramic tile flooring, garden view, cul-de-sac, steps to parking, $875
WELLINGTON M Freshly painted, move right into! Furnish with the exception of the dining room set. Ceiling fans thru out. BERKSHIRE J Close to parking, furnished or unfurnished, this condo is close to laundry and mail boxes. Close to the west gate,
Lake view! Laundry on each floor! Elevator building. $72,500 garden view, great building. 24 Hour security, active clubhouse and fitness center. Pools, tennis, racquetball, live theater,
CAMDEN H Lots of upgrades, fresh and ready to move into, tile flooring, great location, close to pool and the Okeechobee blockbuster movies, transportation that goes every where. $850
gate, great building, great association $36,900 UPPER FLOOR 1 BED, 1 BATH
WELLINGTON A Decorator’s delight, upgrades, new wood flooring, ceramic tile, brand new appliances including dishwasher ANDOVER H Wood flooring, immaculate, furnished, 5” TV, 2 ac units, laundry next door, 24 hour security, active community. $875
and built in microwave, H2O heater, newer backsplash, new countertop in kitchen, located in a great location, near the CANTERBURY K Unfurnished, near pool, ceramic tile, move right in to $875
pool, waterview, elevator and laundry, unfurnished $59,500 ANDOVER I Furnished, ceramic tile flooring, immaculate, garden view, community patio, close and friendly association,
GROUND FLOOR 1 BEDROOM 1.5 BATHS non smoking, and no pets $900
STRATFORD N Ceramic tile flooring thru out. Unfurnished, large spacious rooms, two year waiting period for renting, CANTERBURY F Cul-de-sac, great building and near the Dorchester pool, 55 plus community. This condo will be freshly painted
no pets, central air conditioning, freshly painted, patio off living room,. Lots of light. Near the clubhouse and fitness center. $55,000 and ready for occupant. Tenant has to be able to pass criminal background and make a reasonable income to accommodate
GREENBRIER B Ceramic tile, steps to parking and pool, large spacious rooms, elevator building, laundry on floor $45,500 expenses: water and electricity. $850
UPPER FLOOR CORNER 1 BED 1.5 BATH
GROUND FLOOR 1 BED 1 BATH
NORWICH C Unfurnished, carpet, garden view, central air, very clean and ready to move into. This condo is near the east gate and
KINGSWOOD D Steps to parking, first floor furnished condo, ceramic tile flooring, garden view, cul-de-sac. This clubhouse and fitness center. 24 Hour security, gated community. Active clubhouse and fitness center. 55 Plus community.
community has plenty of amenities to include transportation which goes everywhere. $39,900 Tenant must make 3.5 Times the rental (gross). Tenant must provide 3 years tax returns & 3 years 4506’s (tax transcripts). $850
NORTHAMPTON I Steps to parking, unfurnished, carpet, close to the Kent pool and the west gate. 24 Hour security, UPPER FLOOR 2 BED 1.5 BATH
gated community, active clubhouse and fitness center, tennis, pools, and so much more. 55 Plus community. $35,000
Unfurnished, near pool, ceramic tile. Cul-de-sac, close to everything $900
NORTHAMPTON A Property well taken care of, near west gate, near Kent pool, steps to parking, unfurnished, garden view $29,500
NORWICH L Near the Hastings fitness center and the east gate, well taken care of freshly painted, wall units, serene area.
ANDOVER A This condo is picture perfect and ready for occupancy, ceramic tile flooring, near laundry and mail boxes. 24 Hour security, active community $900
Rentable. 24 Hour security, active clubhouse and fitness center, gated community with lots of amenities such as pools,
tennis, boating, racquetball, theater, wood working, music, billiards and so much more. $35,000 KENT F Unfurnished near the Kent pool and on a cul-de-sac, heart of the community, unfurnished, near parking, and a
garden view. Very serene and quiet area. Active clubhouse and fitness center. $900
UPPER FLOOR 1 BEDROOM ONE BATH NORWICH B Unfurnished, ceramic tile flooring, near the east gate and clubhouse, very few two bedrooms available for rent.
KINGSWOOD E 1 Br, 1 bth, 2nd floor unit, ceramic tile, unfurnished, rentable building, well taken care of, near amenities $45,000 24 Hour security, transportation, active clubhouse and fitness center. Lots of activities to belong to. Mineral indoor pool. $900
SALISBURY E 1 Br, 1 bth, 2nd floor, parquet floor, near east gate, garden view, well taken care of unit, 24 hour security, GROUND FLOOR 1 BED, 1.5 BATH
tenant occupied $42,000
HASTINGS B Steps to parking, newer kitchen, ceramic tile flooring, unfurnished, garden view, steps to the Hastings fitness
EASTHAMPTON I 1 Br, 1 bth, 2nd floor, unfurnished, beautiful flooring, near east gate, 24 hour security, tenant in place $49,900 center. 24 Hour security, see pics great unit. $925
WINDSOR B Knockdown wall in kitchen, ceramic tile throughout, waterview, beauty $42,000 FIRST FLOOR CORNER 1 BED 1.5 BATH
CANTERBURY F Rentable building, furnished, move in ready, cul-de-sac, close to pool and fitness center, very nice unit, CANTERBURY K Unfurnished, garden view, corner with central air, freshly painted, tile $800
tenant in place $39,000
ANDOVER G Fully furnished, ceramic tile and wood flooring, this condo is picture perfect and has central air flooring. $900
KINGSWOOD D No smoking, no pets, beautiful setting, ceramic tile, great garden view, very nice kitchen and bath $36,000 UPPER FLOOR CORNER 2 BEDROOM 1.5 BATH
UPPER FLOOR CORNER 2 BED.1.5/2 BATHS SHEFFIELD J Fully furnished, ceramic tile and carpet in brs, garden view, close to Hastings fitness center and pools,
SOMERSET H Fully furnished, ceramic tile flooring. Newer kitchen and baths, immaculate and ready for you, this unit has beautiful and well taken care of central air $950
lift and laundry on the floor, over looking the pool and tennis front view of condo, and a water view from patio, will not SEASONALS
last, this condo is the prettiest in the village wow! $105,000
SHEFFIELD J Beautiful two bedroom, one and a half baths, fully furnished, garden view first floor condo $1,500
CANTERBURY D Cul-de-sac, outside corner, well taken care of. Rent able, fully furnished and close to the Dorchester
pool and the Hastings fitness center. 24 Hour security, active clubhouse and fitness center $58,000 STRATFORD K Fully furnished. Large 2 bedroom, 2 full baths,central air. First floor, steps to parking. 24 Hr. Gated community $1,400
WINDSOR C Beautiful, upgrades everywhere, knock down wall in kitchen shows fantastic, ceramic tile flooring, water STRATFORD O Beauty 1 br 1.5 Bath 1st floor condo. Central air, large rooms, fully furnished, ceramic floors $1,300
view, lift included steps to pool, and the close to the east gate, move right into, great location, great building $75,000 SOMERSET H Beautifully done, water view, tennis and pool with in walking distance, beautiful furnishings steps to
COVENTRY D Fully furnished, ceramic tile thru out. Out side corner with central air conditioning, plenty of privacy, cul-de-sac. parking, two full baths spacious rooms two bed two full baths $2,500
This condo is move in ready, well taken care of and is beautiful! Very airy! Close to east gate, clubhouse and fitness center. WALTHAM C One bedroom one bath and a half warm and cozy, fully stocked and furnished. Central air and ready close to
24 Hour security, active clubhouse and fitness center, with lots of other amenities. $62,000 east gate and clubhouse. $1,200
GOLFS EDGE D Ceramic tile and carpet, this is a large two bedroom two full baths, washer and dryer is allowed in the building, GOLFS EDGE F Beauty, central air, facing pool. 2 Bed and two full bath. 2nd floor, close to Haverhill gate and
walking distance to haver hill gate, chair lift comes with condo. Development has its own pool. Close to clubhouse $98,500 24 hour security $1,450
KENT F Unfurnished, near Kent pool, rentable. Ceramic tile, cul-de-sac, heart of community $59,900 SALE IN CRESTHAVEN
SHEFFIELD J Ceramic tile flooring, carpet in bedrooms, fully furnished, serene view from patio, lots of light in this inside ASHEY DRIVE E UNIT C Tenant in place paying $720 wants to stay! Unfurnished, separate laundry, priced to sale $52,000
corner, well taken care of, rent able $65,000
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W H A T ' S H A P P E N I N G ?
THIS COLUMN WILL CARRY INFORMATION join us in our hobby shop. YISKOR at approximately 10:15 NORTHERN STARS: Will resume
ON UPCOMING PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES AM in November. Call Janisse @ 586-291-
AROUND CENTURY VILLAGE. Details should CENWEST FISHING CLUB: Starting • Simchat Torah – Monday, October 8286 or email: northernstarsbo@ho-
be addressed to: ucoreporterwpb@gmail. on December 5, meetings will be held 1. Service at 6:00 PM tmail.com
com and must be received by the 15th of the first Wednesday of each month 3:00
month. Copy may also be submitted at the to 4:30 p.m. Classroom B. For more Tuesday, October 2. Service at PHILADELPHIA CLUB: 1st Thurs-
UCO Reporter office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays Information, call Al at 561- 242-0351 9:00 AM day in January, February, and March
and Thursdays from 9:00AM to 12:00PM. or Mike at 802-479-4184. 2019. Clubhouse Party Room at
DANCE PARTY/NIGHT CLUB: 12:30 p.m. For information, call:
Copy should include brief description of up- CHRISTIAN CLUB: call Marilyn • Summer Dance Party - Tuesdays 7 Phyllis at 561-712-0612 or 212-219-
coming activity, date and contact person.. Figueroa at 561-707-6548 or fig- - 9 p.m. in the Party Room. Call 0297.
gy3039@yahoo.com or www.group- Lou 398-8785.
For regular organization information, see ‘Or- trips.com/figgy. • In November, the Night Club will SHUFFLEBOARD CLUB: For more
ganization News’ • Oct 21-27: Motor coach trip to start at 6:30 p.m. We play every information, call Jack at 640-3373.
Nashville, TN and Grand Ole genre of music from ballroom to • Summer schedule - Play will
AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE Opry disco. Info: Erwin 917-915-2174 begin at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays
CLUB (AACC): • Nov 4-10: Motor coach trip to through October.
• “WELCOME BACK POT LUCK” Myrtle Beach and Charleston, SC • Winter schedule will begin in
IRISH AMERICAN CULTURAL CLUB
- September 23, 2018 in Party November.
• Dec 2: One bus to Singing OF CENTURY VILLAGE - Next
Room. Contact Flo (203) 218-
Christmas Tree meeting will be in November. Con-
3085, Les Rivkin (315) 529-1221
• Dec 16: Christmas Pageant, tact Carole 1-914-343-5547 for more SNORKEL CLUB: Contact Christine
or Eula (561) 598-8405.
Dinner & Show at Ft Lauderdale information.. at cmsmithfl@yahoo.com,
• Card Night - Play Hand and Foot • Club meetings will begin in
in the Clubhouse Card Room Baptist Church
ITALIAN AMERICAN CULTURE October on the 3rd Friday of the
every Wed. at 6:00 P.M.. Contact CLUB: (IACC) OF CENTURY VIL- month.
Terry (561) 249-7262, Eula (561) CONGREGATION ANSHEI SHO- LAGE:
718-7478 or Sadie (845) 541-7167. LOM: 5348 Grove Street in Century • Bowling - Saturdays at Verdes
UNITED DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF
Village. 684-3212 Lanes, 9:00 A.M. For information
CENTURY VILLAGE:
AL ‘ANON: Happy First Anniversary • Wednesday, August 8. 9:30 AM – call Lenny 471- 2603.
• August 23 - Florida gubernatorial
Party - August 20, 2018 3:30 P.M. Bus Trip to Seminole candidate Philip Levine.
Casino KARAOKE:
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION: • September 27 - Gwen Graham, FL
• Sunday, August 12. 1:00 – 3:00 • May through October - Friday
• Free community workshops every gubernatorial candidate.
PM Open House at Synagogue. evenings in Party Room. Hosted
2nd and 4th Tuesday starting Come see what synagogue has to by Marshall Eads.. • October 25 - League of Women
August 21, 2018. 10:30 a.m. - Noon offer and meet our Rabbi. Voters
• November through April - Friday
in Card Room B or C. This is your
• Wednesday, August 15. Noon - 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. in Party Room.
learning time. Please do not bring UNITERS SOCIAL FUN CLUB OF
3:00 PM. Sisterhood Card Party. Hosted by Janisse
along the person you are trying to CENTURY VILLAGE
Make reservations now. Call Roz •
November through April -
help. Call Sandy 561-689-3540 or • Century Village Ms Pageant
Meilamed 640-7547 or 310-1186 Tuesdays 6:30 - 9:30 p.m Room
Carmen 561-469-1220. coming in December Deadline for
• Saturday, September 1. 8:00 C. Hosted by.Marshall Eads. submitting an application is in
PM. Selichot services followed by October Applicants must be 55 or
CENTURY VILLAGE ARTISTS: View
coffee & cake KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS: Palm Beach older to participate.
our artwork on 1st and 2nd floor of
main Clubhouse. Info about purchase • Monday, September 3.. Noon. Rainbow Lodge #203 welcomes new Contestants must express their
or display -- Beth Baker @ 684-3166. Sisterhood Labor Day Bar B Que, members, dual members, transferees, lifestyle through evening gown
Call Roz Meilamed 640-7547 or and Pythian reinstatements regard- presentation, talent, philosophy
CENTURY VILLAGE MEN’S CLUB: 310-1186 less of inactive years of service. WE of life, and in an interview with a
No meetings in June, July, and Au- WELCOME ALL MEN! For info, judge.
• High Holiday Tickets now on sale
gust. call Irv 683-4049. Check out our blog
– call the Synagogue office 684- • For more information call Esther
• Join us for dinners, dances, fishing at: http://knight203.blogspot.com .
3212. at 328-7935
trips, sports events, casino trips,
• Rosh Hashanah – Erev-Sunday LATIN AMERICAN CLUB: .
cruises and other fun activities.
September 9, 2018 at 6:00 PM, • The Latin Dance is the third VILLAGE SONGBIRDS: We perform
For more information, contact
Ruben J. Ramos 561-459-7176 or 1st Day - Monday, September 10.. Sunday of every month from 5 in Memory Care Nursing Homes in
docruben1@gmail.com 8:45 AM (Tashlikh immediately – 9 PM. Everyone is welcome. Palm Beach County two or three
following services) For information contact Ruben times a month. We NEED a pia-
2nd Day - Tuesday, September 11. Ramos at 561-459-7176 or no player - music director that can
CENTURY VILLAGE NORTH AMER-
8:45 AM docruben1@gmail.com. transpose music..
ICAN EDUCATORS CLUB: School-
• Rehearsals and auditions for men
related retirees and in-service per- • Yom Kippur - Kol Nidre – Tuesday and women for the 2018 season
sonnel meet to socialize, share ideas, September 18 - 6:45 PM EL CLUB LATINO AMERICANO:
begin on August 21. Call Carmen
and learn about issues that affect • El Baile Latino es el Tercer
Wednesday, September 19 – 8:45 561-469-1220.
them now and possibly in the future. Domingo de cada mes de 5 a 9
AM
Contact Bob Zuckerberg at zuck- PM. Todos son Bienvenidos. . Más
ie15@aol.com or 917-796-1317 for in- Yiskor Memorial Services información, comuníquese con YIDDISH CULTURE GROUP: We
formation. approximately 10:15 AM Rubén Ramos al 561-459-7176 o present programs that perpetuate
Wednesday, September 19. . docruben1@gmail.com. our Jewish heritage. All programs
CENTURY VILLAGE ORCHESTRA: Evening Service – 6:00 PM are translated into English and are
We need more trombone, string and held in the Main Clubhouse Theater.
• Erev Sukkot – Sunday, September MERRY MINSTRELS: Looking for
percussion players. For more infor- • Weekly programs will begin again
23. Services at 6:30 PM women and men who enjoy singing.
mation, call Rickie at 683-0869. on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at
• Sukkot – Monday, September 24. Interested? Contact Louis Ahwee at
10 a.m.
Services at 9:00 AM 561-531-3188.
CENTURY VILLAGE (OA) OVEREAT- • Yiddish chorus will meet every
ERS ANONYMOUS - Sunday 6:30 Tuesday, September 25. Services Wednesday at 1 p.m.
NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT RETIR-
to 7:30 p.m. in Craft Room. For in- at 9:00 AM EES: Anyone interested in attending • Yiddish Vinkel will meet 2nd
formation call: 242-0189 or 347-469-
• Erev Shemini Atzeret - Sunday, a meeting of the New York City Tran- Sunday of month
2929 or 308-6444.
September 30. Services at 6:30 sit Retirees of Florida, West Palm
PM Beach Chapter, please call Kathy -
CENTURY VILLAGE WOODWORK-
689-0393.
ING CLUB: 6 days a week from 8:30 •
Shemini Atzeret – Monday,
AM to 11:30 a.m.. Please come and October 1. Services at 9:00 AM,
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No Minimums – Accept Long Term Care Insurance, Private Pay, Medicaid Managed Care
Programs, and Veteran Benefits – On Hour Visits to 24 Hour Live-In Care – Respite Care,
Personal Care – Transportation for Doctor’s Appointments, Grocery Shopping and
Pharmacy Pickup – Safety Assessments and Medication Management – Light Cleaning,
Laundry, Linen Change We are your onsite neighbor in the
NR3012096, NR 3032096 Century Medical Care Center, Suite 104
August 2018
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1 2 3
10:30-11:30AM 8:30-9:30AM 10:30-11:30AM
“The New 5 Wishes” Blood Pressure and “Medicare Part D, What You
with Trustbridge. Fruit in a Bag to go Need To Know” with Amanda
Healthy snacks provided. with Palm Beach Urgent Care Yorke, Area Agency on Aging
SERVICES
Transportation • The Holocaust Documentation
and Education Center in Dania
classic cars and trucks, bicycles,
and baseball memorabilia. The
Transportation Committee will
vote at each monthly meeting on a
By Lori Torres Beach. The fee for this trip will entrance fee is $12. driver who has extended exceptional
be $13 per person. A docent will service to his passengers. The driver’s
discuss the permanent exhibits All the special excursion trips we photo will be featured in the UCO
T h e - the authenticated Holocaust Reporter along with a description of
are considering for the upcoming
excursion trip to railcar brought from Poland and his service. Our riders tell us they
season will require pre-registration
the Palm Beach the Sherman Tank that was used are pleased with our bus service and
and pre-payment. Watch for
County History to liberate Dachau Concentration we want the drivers to know this. It
additional details in the UCO
Museum in Camp. Also on display are items never hurts to say “thank you.”
Reporter.
June was very relating to Adolph Eichmann. The request to move the bus
successful and stop located at Avon/Bath Sts. has
enjoyed by all • Silverball Museum in Delray: been denied as potentially unsafe.
Have fun at this arcade filled
Riding the Buses:
who went. On August 15, Bobbi Levin, The current stop will remain. The
our "excursion trip investigator", with almost 200 vintage pinball In regard to the incident committee voted to remove 3 stops
has planned another interesting machines from the 1950’s and mentioned in my last column - The in other areas because of little or no
and fun trip. We are scheduled to skee ball games brought from two persons involved had 30 day use.
go to the Loggerhead Marinelife Coney island. Chow down at a suspensions from riding the buses. Several residents petitioned the
Center in Juno Beach. There is a food court reminiscent of a seaside Riders must always behave in a civil Transportation Committee to have
marine life exhibition hall, a gift boardwalk. The $11 entrance and adult manner in order to enjoy bus stops placed at Wellington J
shop and a hospital to rehabilitate allows each visitor 2 hours of free ridership. and K. Residents in those buildings
turtles. Docents stationed next play on all machines in the arcade. We ask that if you witness an now have to go out to West Drive
to the outdoor tanks holding “incident, please take the time to to catch a bus. When the weather is
Lunch is not included.
recuperating sea turtles will answer complete an official complaint bad they often have to cancel plans
• Elliott Museum in Stuart: Features form available in the Clubhouse
all questions. There is no charge to or if they walk to the bus, the arrive
visit the Marinelife collections of antique autos, Ticket Office and/or at the UCO at their destination soaking wet. We
Center but donations Office front desk. Only have good news. A bus stop at both
are welcomed and written complaints Wellington J and K can be done safely.
appreciated. Our bus will be investigated. Wellington K already has a bench
will stop for lunch Oral complaints there and the building association
and shopping at the cannot be considered. president has approved a bus stop.
Shoppes of Oakbrook, No rider should fear Wellington J will have to approve a
located at the corner repercussions for stop, as well. An authorization form
of US 1 and PGA Blvd. making a written from both building boards is needed
(See announcement on report. to accomplish this. Four stops will
page). We would also be cut from the main road of which
appreciate receiving two will be moved to the Wellington
Other excursion favorable comments locations.
trips being investigated when something Ruth Bernhard-Dreiss,
for the upcoming positive occurs. Transportation Committee
winter season are: Bus riders on the
Saturday, August 4, 8 pm Saturday, August 11, 8 pm Saturday, August 18, 8 pm Saturday, August 25, 8 pm
A TRIBUTE TO NEIL DIAMOND THE SENSATIONAL SOUNDS OF LOU & LYNN CARABELLO ROY MICHAELS
BY THE ULTIMATE FAUX DIAMOND ANDRE MICHAELS With two of the most exhilarating voices UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL
Neil Zirconia expertly captures the With a warm and passionate baritone, you will ever hear, the husband and wife Roy Michaels is so versatile that his repertoire
very essence and passion of the singer. With team of Lou & Lynn Carabello combine sen-
Andre Michaels is one of the hottest sitivity and humor in an act that is packed consists of songs from Billie Holiday to Rod
his baritone voice, Zirconia’s stage presence acts in South Florida today. A seasoned Stewart, old standards, top 40, Fox Trot as well
with high energy, great enthusiasm and es-
and charisma captures all the movements, veteran of the stage, Andre brings the pecially, their love of music. as the Texas Two Step and just about every-
expressions and style that make Neil Great American Songbook to life. thing in between!
Diamond’s music so unique.
MOVIE SCHEDULE
Afternoon showings are at 1:45PM — Tuesday & Sunday. Evening Showings are at 6:45 PM.
The 1st Monday Evening & Tuesday Afternoon showings of each new movie (some movies are shown two Mondays and
Tuesdays) will have “Closed Caption” (for the hearing impaired) when available. No charge for residents.
08/09 Wed. 6:45PM FOREVER MY GIRL – Alex Roe, Jessica Rothe and John Benjamin Hickey
08/12 Sun. 1:45PM PG, 108 MIN.
08/13 Mon. 6:45PM A country singer leaves his bride at the altar in order to seek fame and fortune. Returning home 10 years after
08/14 Tue. 1:45PM becoming a super-star, he hopes to re-unite with his one true love but instead is faced with the consequences of his
08/16 Thu. 6:45PM past actions.
08/19 Sun. 1:45PM THE LAST MOVIE STAR – Burt Reynolds, Ariel Winter, Chevy Chase and Clark Duke
08/20 Mon. 6:45PM R, 94 MIN. (RATED R FOR SOME SEXUALITY AND PARTIAL NUDITY)
“R” Rated Movies 08/21 Tue. 1:45PM An aging movie star accepts an invitation to receive a lifetime achievement award at a film festival in this drama/
08/23 Thu. 6:45PM comedy. Forced to face the reality that his glory days are behind him, he reflects on his life.
“R” Rated (under 16 requires
08/26 Sun. 1:45PM
accompanying parent or adult
guardian).
Additional ratings for this movie are: 08/27 Mon. 6:45PM BOBMSHELL: THE HEDY LAMARR STORY – Nino Amareno, Charles Amirkhanian, Jeanine Bassinger
V for Violence 08/28 Tue. 1:45PM and Mel Brooks.
L for Language (strong language and
drug content) 08/30 Thu. 6:45PM N/R, 88 MIN.
N for Nudity (graphic nudity) The film is a bio documentary that relates the true story of the beautiful and brilliant actress Hedy Lamarr. Hedy,
SC for Sexual Content (pervasive a famous Hollywood movie star in her day was actually an inventive genius, creating a groundbreaking wireless
language including sexual references and
situations) form of communication called ‘frequency hopping’ that revolutionized mobile communications all over the world and
which led to secure communications for wireless phones, Bluetooth, GPS and WIFI technology.
An “R” rated motion picture, in the view
of the Rating Board, contains some adult (Continued in September)
lmaterial. An “R” rated motion picture
may include adult themes, adult activity,
hard language, intense or persistent
violence, sexually-oriented nudity,
drug abuse or other elements. Due to a
wide viewing audience, WPRF will not
censure “R” rated movies. Therefore, if
you find any of the above offensive, Entertainment information is provided by W.P.R.F.
WPRF suggest you “OPT OUT” of Any questions regarding Clubhouse entertainment should be
seeing this movie. directed to W.P.R.F. at 640-3120.
This showing will be in Room C
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TOWN HALL
Waltham September 12th 10:30 AM
Greenbrier September 12th 1:30 PM
MEETING
Stratford September 12th 1:30 PM
Dover September 13th 10:30 AM
East Hampton September 13th 1:30 PM
Golf’s Edge September 13th 1:30 PM
Salisbury September 13th 1:30 PM
Great news! Century Village has signed an agreement with Plymouth September 18th 10:30 AM
Atlantic Broadband for new TV services. Atlantic Broadband Kingswood September 18th 10:30 AM
Sheffield September 18th 1:30 PM
is excited to serve the residents of Century Village.
Norwich September 20th 10:30 AM
Southampton September 20th 1:30 PM
Attend your Property Town Hall Meeting Bedford September 21st 10:30 AM
See Property Date and Time Coventry September 21st 10:30 AM
Hastings September 21st 10:30 AM
Town Hall Located in: PARTY ROOM
Andover September 21st 1:30 PM
Chatham I-T September 24th 10:30 AM
Learn more about n Who is Atlantic Broadband? Oxford September 24th 10:30 AM
the launch of n What services are included? Dorchester September 24th 1:30 PM
these new services n What additional services are available?
Wellington October 15th 10:30 AM
and get these n What to expect on the day of installation? Chatham A-H October 15th 1:30 PM
questions answered. n When will the installations take place?
Somerset October 15th 1:30 PM
Berkshire October 19th 10:30 AM
Cambridge October 19th 10:30 AM
Windsor October 19th 1:30 PM
Our mission is simple: to deliver
Canterbury October 22nd 10:30 AM
a suite of ultra-fast and easy-to-use
TV, Internet and Phone services Camden October 22nd 1:30 PM
at a great price. And we’re
Northampton October 23rd 10:30 AM
here when you need us
with 24x7 technical and Kent October 24th 10:30 AM
customer support.
Sussex October 24th 1:30 PM
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the consistency of the batter – once orange zest and sprigs of chopped
baked, it should be crumbly and mint to the batter.
FOOD IS
moist, not rubbery and chewy. I’ve dubbed my recipe Jupiter
Mouth feel is everything. To achieve Banana Bread, because it’s out of
this texture, I like to follow a 3:1 flour this world! Jupiter also happens to
to fat/oil ratio. It’s also important for be a town just north of CV, so in a
banana bread to include flavors other desperate attempt to make this
than banana, or else you’ll feel like banana bread recipe directly relevant
you’re just eating a banana mixed to the Village, I’ve pulled the name
with flour, and that doesn’t sound into my dessert rendition. I think
good! My recipe calls for cinnamon it lends my recipe an exotic flair. As
and vanilla extract, as well as a pinch a shameless plug, Jupiter Banana
BY ZOË FRIEDMAN of sea salt to counteract the sugary Bread is a recipe in my upcoming
notes of banana and honey. If you cookbook, The Race to the Kitchen.
Mad-Libs and
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O R G A N I Z A T I O N N E W S
Information in this column will be limited to: CENTURY VILLAGE ARTISTS: Info CONGREGATION ANSHEI SHO- KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS: Palm Beach
Organization name about purchase or display -- Beth LOM: 5348 Grove Street in Century Rainbow Lodge #203 - 2nd and 4th
Meeting date Baker @ 684-3166. Village. Tuesdays - 1 p.m. Century Village
Meeting location • Weekday minyans - Monday and Walgreens/Medical Building (sepa-
Contact person CENTURY VILLAGE BOOK CLUB- Thursday mornings at 8:45 AM. rate ground floor entrance), CSI
Information, call 640-6944 or email • Shabbat Services Friday evening - Caregiver Services. For info, call
Information should be addressed to:
ucoreporterwpb@gmail.com and must be arzj@Hotmail.com 5:00 PM and Saturday morning at Irv 683-4049 or http://knight203.
received by the 15th of the month or submitted 9:00 AM. blogspot.com .
at the UCO Reporter Office on Tuesdays, CENTURY VILLAGE CAMERA CLUB:
Ken Graff at cameraclubcv@gmail. • If you need to say Kaddish, call LATIN AMERICAN CLUB: First
Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:00AM to
12:00PM. com. ahead so we can get a minyan Thursday of every month - Staff
together. Meeting at 7:00 PM in Clubhouse
Details on upcoming special events and CENTURY VILLAGE COMPUTER • High Holiday tickets - call Classroom B. New members, call Ru-
programs will be included in a new UCO Reporter CLUB: First Thursday of every month Synagogue office 684-3212. ben Ramos at 561-459-7176 or docru-
column - “WHAT’S HAPPENING”. Copy should at 1 p.m. in Clubhouse - Room 103. ben1@gmail.com .Latin dance - third
be sent to ucoreporterwpb@gmail.com and Call Kathy @ 252-8495 or visit web- COUNTRY LINE DANCING: Coun- Sunday of every month from 5 – 9
must be received by the 15th of the month
site at: http://www.cv-computerclub- try and Regular, Monday and Friday PM.
or submitted at the UCO Reporter Office on
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from wpb.com 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. in Art Room or EL CLUB LATINO AMERICANO: El
9:00AM to 12:00PM. Party room. Contact Frankie 561- Primer Jueves de cada mes habrá una
CENTURY VILLAGE CRAFT CRE- 777-5712 reunión de La Junta Directiva a las
ATIONS - KNITTING-CROCHETING 7:00 PM en el Clubhouse en el Salón
ACT II COMMUNITY THEATRE - CLUB: Tuesdays 9:30 AM -12 p.m. de Clases B. El Baile Latino es el
Every Wednesday - 7:00 PM - Club- DANCE PARTY/NIGHT CLUB: Sum-
Craft Room (104). Tercer Domingo de cada mes de 5 a 9
house. mer Dance Party - Tuesdays 7 - 9 p.m.
in Party Room. For information, PM. Más información, comuníquese
CENTURY VILLAGE MEN’S CLUB: con Rubén Ramos al 561-459-7176 o
ACTORS STUDIO OF CENTURY VIL- call Lou 398-8785. In November, the
First Sunday of every month at 9:30 docruben1@gmail.com.
LAGE: Every Monday 7-10 pm in Night Club will start at 6:30 p.m.
A.M. - Clubhouse Craft Room. (No
Classroom B. Neil: 561-215-4999 Info: Erwin 917-915-2174
meetings in June, July, and August.) LINE DANCE WORKSHOP - For in-
Contact Ruben J. Ramos 561-459- formation contact Jerri Adams 731-
AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE FRIENDS OF BILL WILSON: Every
7176 or docruben1@gmail.com 439-0730
CLUB (AACC) - First Wednesday of Thursday 6:30: to 7:30 PM in the
every month - 6 p.m. in Clubhouse Clubhouse Craft Room.
CENTURY VILLAGE NORTH AMER- MERRY MINSTRELS: People inter-
Art Room. Contact Flo at (203) 218- ICAN EDUCATORS CLUB: First
‘FRIENDS OF P.O.S.T.” (Pediatric ested in singing, contact Louis Ah-
3085, Les Rivkin at (315) 529-1221 or Tuesday of every month at 10:30 AM
Oncology Support Team). Second wee at 561-531-3188.
Eula at (561) 598-8405. in the Art Room. Contact Bob Zuck-
Monday of the month - Clubhouse
erberg at zuckie15@aol.com or 917- NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT RETIR-
AITZ CHAIM: Party Room - 11:30 a.m. Contact
796-1317. EES: Call Kathy - 689-0393 for meet-
• Daily services 8:00 AM. Shirley at 478-2391 or Marion 684-
5814. ing info
• Mincha and Maariv at Sundown. CENTURY VILLAGE ORCHESTRA:
• Sisterhood 3rd Monday of month Every Monday - Classroom C - 1:15 NORTHERN STARS: Will resume
HASTINGS CUE CLUB: Mon. - Sat.
10:00 AM. Charlotte 917-815- to 3:40 p.m. in November on second Monday of
9:30 AM - 12 noon.
7711; Charlotte 478-8756; Anita from the third Monday in October to every month. 6:30 to 9:30 PM - Club-
686-9083. March 15. Call Rickie at 683-0869. house Party Room . Call Janisse @
HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS OF THE
PALM BEACHES: First Wednesday 586-291-8286 or email: northern-
CENTURY VILLAGE (OA) OVEREAT- starsbo@hotmail.com
AL’ANON MEETING Every Thursday of month 9:30 a.m., Golden Lakes
ERS ANONYMOUS - Sunday 6:30 to
- Clubhouse Craft Room - 1:30 pm. Temple. Bus provided from Century
7:30 p.m. - Craft Room. Call: 242- PET CLUB: Contact hmalloy2000@
Village Clubhouse. Information: call
0189 or 347-469-2929 or 308-6444. yahoo.com.
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION: Free Kathy @ 689-0393
community workshops every 2nd CENTURY VILLAGE REPUBLICAN
IRISH AMERICAN CULTURAL CLUB PHILADELPHIA CLUB: 1st Thurs-
and 4th Tuesday starting on August CLUB - Call Geoff 291-1940 or Bar-
OF CENTURY VILLAGE - Next meet- day in January, February, and March
21, 2018. 10:30 a.m. - Noon in Card bara 689-9275
ing will be in November. Contact 2019. Clubhouse Party Room at
Room B or C. Call Sandy 561-689-
Carole 1-914-343-5547. 12:30 p.m. Call: Phyllis at 561-712-
3540 or Carmen 561-469-1220. CENTURY VILLAGE WOODWORK- 0612 or 212-219-0297.
ING CLUB: 6 days a week from 8:30
BABY BOOMERS CLUB:. 3rd ITALIAN AMERICAN CULTURE
AM to 11:30 a.m.. PICKLEBALL: Courts open at 8:00
Wednesday each month - 3:30 PM - CLUB: (IACC) OF CENTURY VIL-
LAGE: 3rd Wednesday of month - each morning.
December through April. Contact CENWEST FISHING CLUB: Starting
Lynn at Lynnsevan@aol.com Clubhouse Party Room - 1:00 pm.
December 5, meetings will be held PING PONG CLUB: Anyone inter-
Call Fausto 478-1821. Check out
first Wednesday of each month 3:00 ested in starting a ping pong club,
BALLROOM DANCE GROUP: Mon- our blog at: http://cvitalianclubwpb.
to 4:30 p.m. Classroom B. Call Al at please call Phil at 908-468-5477.
days 2 - 4 PM. Party Room, Call: Ir- blogspot.com .
561- 242-0351 or Mike at 802-479-
win 917-915-2174. 4184. JUDITH EPSTEIN CHAPTER OF POLISH AMERICAN SOCIAL CLUB
HADASSAH: Third Wednesday of OF CENTURY VILLAGE -1st and 3rd
BEST SHORT STORY DISCUSSION CHRISTIAN CLUB: Call Marilyn month at Congregation Anshei Sho- Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM at
GROUP: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each Figueroa at 561-707-6548 or fig- lom. the Art Room . Call Krystyna Teller
month. Craft Room 1:30 PM. Con- gy3039@yahoo.com or www.group- at 561-674-4887 or www.facebook.
tact Julie at 249-6565 trips.com/figgy. KARAOKE: com/polishsocialclubflorida2x
BIBLE STUDY GROUP - “Taste & • November through April - Friday
6:30 - 9:30 p.m. in Party Room. PROACTIVE RESIDENTS PROJECTS
See”: Non-denominational group.
Hosted by Janisse COMMITTEE: For information and
Sunday at 5pm, Classroom B, 2nd
meeting schedule check our Blog at
floor. Call Leonore 478-9459. •
November through April -
http://proactive-comitteeblogspot.
Tuesdays 6:30 - 9:30 p.m Room
com/
B’NAI B'RITH CENTURY UNIT C. Hosted by.Marshall Eads.
#5367: Breakfast meetings fourth • May through October - Friday SAILING CLUB: Meets every 2nd Fri-
Sunday of the month at Congrega- evenings in Party Room. Hosted day at 10 AM, Classroom C. Sail-
tion Anshei Sholom. by Marshall Eads.. ing instructions given at boat dock.
Contact Commodore Ray Cook at
BROOKLYN QUEENS CLUB: Second
561-603-9326.
Wednesday of the month - 2:00PM.
Clubhouse Party Room. October to
April. Call Harriet Levine: 684-9712. Continued on Pg. B7
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O R G A N I Z A T I O N N E W S
SCRABBLE CLUB OF CENTURY VIL- SPANISH CONVERSATION CLUB: UNITERS SOCIAL FUN CLUB OF
LAGE: Every Tues .6:00 PM - 2nd Weekly meetings in Clubhouse, CENTURY VILLAGE: Clubhouse
Floor Card Room. Classroom B, Wednesday 10 a.m. Craft Room. Call Esther 561 328-
Call: Lucy @ 729-0705. Contact: Thomas Kansas, 864-504- 7935 for meeting dates. Like us on
8285 or wizzrad30@hotmail.com Facebook/Uniters Social Fun Club
SHUFFLEBOARD CLUB: Summer of Century Village.
schedule will begin May 1. Play will UNITED DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF
begin at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays and will CENTURY VILLAGE - Summer VILLAGE SONGBIRDS: Rehearsals
continue through October. Winter meeting dates: July 26, August 23 and auditions for men and women
schedule will begin in November. and September 27. For information for the 2018-2019 season will begin
Call Jack at 640-3373. on voter registration, mail-in ballots, on August 21. Call Carmen for more
or club membership, call Rhoda at information 561-469-1220.
SNORKEL CLUB: For summer snor- 686-0835.
keling and hiking information, con- YIDDISH CULTURE GROUP: Pro-
tact Christine at cmsmithfl@yahoo. grams will begin again on Wednes-
com. Club meetings will begin in day, January 9, 2019 at 10 a.m. in the
October on the 3rd Friday of the Main Clubhouse Theatre. For infor-
month. mation, call Golda Shore 697-3367.
addled nation. Not only did it shared by nearly all Americans. And 'N' ANDY A Social History of an that the show had on opening the door to
garner numerous mentions in The although Amos and Andy spoke American Phenomenon. By Melvin African-Americans in the radio industry.
Congressional Record, a daily log of in a dialect spiced with malaprop Patrick Ely. Illustrated. 322 pages. In addition, there have been hundreds of
U.S. Congressional debates and other (" 'Splain dat to me," "Ain't dat New York: The Free Press.) articles written about the show and the
activity, but it was reportedly so dear sumpthin'," "I'se regusted"), Gosden impact it had on American culture. In
to President Calvin Coolidge that he and Correll avoided humor based Note to my readers: When I first decided doing my research I found that some of the
often ducked out of state dinners entirely on race. Mr. Ely says they to include Amos and Andy in my articles analysis and background that was written
to catch broadcasts. One doctor is depicted "Afro-American life while on old time radio, I never realized the by others over the years was an excellent
said to have written a letter to his minimizing references to race and extent of interest that the show generated source for my articles, that I decided to
patients asking them not to disturb categorically ruling out scenes that among so many social scientists and radio excerpt portions of their scholarship and
him during the broadcasts, while even implied racial unpleasantness." historians. Hundreds of books have been incorporate it into my series of articles
movie theatres and department Amos and Andy were called written about the show. There are literally on the Amos and Andy show. I have and
stores piped the show through their "dumbbells" and "rubes," for dozens of Amos and Andy fan clubs on the will give credit to those researchers that
p.a. systems. And though this may instance, but pointed racial slurs web, along with sites that sell Amos and provided me with such interesting details
stretch credulity, reports say that were avoided. (Quotes from the Ely Andy memorabilia . In addition, there on the development and growth of the
various municipal sewer pipes saw book) are dozens of African-American sites Amos and Andy show.
a drastic decrease in labor between Unlike most blackface characters, that still refer to the show and its impact I will now take a commercial break.
7:00 and 7:15 p.m. those in "Amos 'n' Andy" reflected on racism in America and the impact See you next issue.
The stereotypical portrayals of many values common to lower
Amos Jones and Andy H. Brown were middle-class Americans. White
balanced by other attributes. Amos audiences could empathize with the
was unquestionably dense and naive, universal aspects of the experiences
but he was also honest, dedicated and of the black people depicted on
hardworking. And Andy, although the program -- financial problems,
lazy, conniving and pretentious personal relationships, even
as minstrelsy's venal Jim Dandy, reactions to contemporary events
was also a good-natured fellow. -- while laughing at their supposed
Moreover, they were depicted in ethnic traits. As Mr. Ely points
realistic situations with which both out, Gosden and Correll walked a
whites and blacks could identify. tightrope, plying white audiences
Migration from rural to urban areas with traditional racial stereotypes
was common throughout the nation but cleverly muting their harsher
at the time. The struggle to survive overtones.
the Depression was an experience (THE ADVENTURES OF AMOS
What’s the first thing you think like risotto or paella. Risotto is a Rice is used around the world,
of when someone mentions rice? thick rice dish from Italy. It cooks from everything from breakfast all
That fluffy white stuff from the local up slowly and takes a long time, the way through to dessert and in-
Chinese restaurant? Well, yes, but allowing the starch from the rice between. To start off the day, there
there is so much more to rice than grains to fully come out. Paella is a are breakfast cereals made from
just that! delicious Spanish dish that contains rice as well as porridge or gruel,
Rice has been cultivated for vegetables and an assortment of or just having a small bowl of rice
thousands of years in many meats and seafood. with protein and vegetables. Rice
regions, including Asia, Europe, the Short grain rice is pretty much is used to make rice cakes, alcohol,
Middle East, and Africa; sustaining short and fat, like the rice used in rice pudding, cooking wine, and rice
civilizations in the past and it sushi due to its sticky consistency. fritters popular in New Orleans.
continues to nourish us today. Rice Glutinous rice has long and short The nutrition content of rice will
is also much more than just food, grain varieties. Its distinctive feature vary depending on the brand or
though. It figures prominently in is its very sticky nature and is used in type. The least processed types of
many cultures, being a symbol of luck, many sweet or savory dishes. rice would retain the most nutrients
wealth, and fertility. Historically, Black or purple rice is a kind of and fiber. Amounts of iron, protein,
rice has also been used as payment. specialty rice. It is a whole grain like and fiber can differ. Reading the
You may be surprised to learn brown rice and cooks up chewier food label on the back of the package
that there is much diversity in rice, than white rice. It has vitamins, can help you decide what to choose.
around 40,000 cultivated varieties. iron, and also antioxidants due to its The more fiber, the more slowly it
Long grain rice, is longer than it beautiful color. is digested, which can help control
is wide. Some types of long grain rice Wild rice is actually not rice, but is weight and blood sugar.
have a pleasant fragrance; referred classified as a grass. Jeanie W. Friedman is a Registered
to as aromatics. Both Jasmine and Parboiled or converted rice has Dietitian and nutritionist licensed in the
Basmati rice are very popular in been partially cooked first before State of Florida. This article is intended
this regard. Each one has a distinct processing, which can save some for educational purposes only and is not
aroma during and after cooking, cooking time later. Brown rice has intended as a substitute for consultation
which can really embellish your dish. the outer husk removed, but still with your health care professional.
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Hal l of Fame
Corner
convinced, he just puts his name on for classroom libraries from $1.75 awaiting trial, he is on suspension
the cover of some of his collaborations million to $2 million. Patterson is from the police department. This
purely for the money. He does distributing 4,000 gifts of $500 each does not stop him from helping his
to teachers around old partner investigate the case of a
the country, from young blonde girl who is kidnapped
BY LENORE Mechanic Falls, Maine, from a school yard - right in front of
to Cheney, Kansas. The Alex and his wife Bree's son's eyes. As
VELCOFF so-called “Patterson it turns out, it may not be an isolated
Pledge” was launched incident; horrifying videos begin to
in 2015 and is run appear on the Dark Web that suggest
in coordination with a pattern of similar kidnappings and
Scholastic Book Clubs, quite possibly murder.
which adds book club For me, the best part of this book
points to Patterson’s was seeing the Cross family again. I
contribution. Over liked the role a couple of Alex's kids
the past few years, played in this one, and of course
Patterson has also given the 90+ year-old Nana Mama is still
millions of dollars doing her cooking thing! Jannie is
to bookstores and coming back from a foot injury that
literacy programs and jeopardizes her progress in track. Ali,
endowed thousands of nine years old now, plays a major part
college scholarships for in this story. Cross has some changes
teachers. in his life coming down at the end of
Enough about the book. I'm interested to see where
Patterson. Now about Patterson takes the family next.
this book. It begins Easy to read short chapters keep
with Cross's upcoming you gripped and wanting to read the
jury trial. The next chapter. The Alex Cross books
prosecution claims he never disappoint and this one was no
murdered unarmed exception. It was an enjoyable and
cronies of his former intriguing read.
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Includes Soup or Salad, Entree, servings, we were ready for dessert.
American Coffee, Tea or a Soft Drink. But we pushed on.
Served daily from 5-10pm.” One of We could have chosen one of nine
my companions saw this ad and we pasta dishes for our entrée, but none
decided to try this restaurant located of us did. Instead, I chose one of the
in an off-shoot of the Wellington Pesci dishes - SOLE FRANCAISE
Mall. - Whole fillet sautéed in white wine
Our wait person first served us lemon sauce served with roasted
an amenity - Tomato Bruschetta - potatoes and peas with sautéed
a starter dish from Italy consisting onions. YUM! My companions
of grilled bread rubbed with garlic all ordered from Carni – two had
and topped with olive oil, salt and PORK CHOP topped with a light
a topping of tomato, Three of my champagne mushroom sauce with
companions ordered cocktails while spaghetti and the third had POLLO
I stuck to my favorite – an Arnold ALLA SORRENTINA - pan seared
Palmer (lemonade and iced tea - non- chicken breast topped with eggplant,
alcoholic). mozzarella and light tomato sauce
Then two of us chose from the served with spaghetti. Everyone
Insalate e Zuppa –ZUPPE DEL cleaned their plate. Of course,
GIORNO which was Lentil and we could have chosen from seven
one of the others chose - PASTA other entrees. What a selection for a
E FAGIOLI ALLA TOSCANA - summer menu.
Traditional tuscan white bean soup Though dessert did not come with
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SERVICES
Sports of the
Century—Village Safety
By George Franklin
Homicide Investigators and will have
to be reconstructed by the PBSO
team. This investigation by PBSO
will take months to complete. That's
BY SAM MILHAM Hi folks well not how these type of accidents work. If
quite used to writing anyone witnessed anything and
about this other has not spoken to investigators I
Baseball I understand the sports concern, than to say, I always urge you to call the PBSO Accident
but this is not the answer to bring try to impress upon
CHEAP TRICK - No, I don’t mean Investigation unit at 561 688 3400
in more younger fans. Let’s examine everyone to SLOW DOWN here
the 1974 Rock Band from Rockford, and speak with them. I will keep you
some reason for baseball’s problem. when driving. We are, for the most
Illinois. What I mean is the sham updated as to what is happening as
that the Major League Baseball part, all retired and should be in no I get information that can be given
• Cost of baseball tickets: A rush to get anywhere Now what I am
channel and ESPN are pulling on out.
bleacher seat at Yankee Stadium is going to write about has NOT been
baseball fans. I cannot watch a full $30.00. now. I liked my old seat in
game anymore because they raise the fully investigated or updated as yet In the meantime PLEASE obey
Ebbets Field that was $.50....a real but did so far result in what I repeat
noise level of the stadium crowds so the speed limits here in the Village
bargain. A day at the park cost a here. Saturday July 14th at approx
high, you can’t hear the announcer. They are: TWENTY FIVE MPH
family of four $2.00. 9:00 A.M. a vehicle was headed North
They pipe in the “fake noise” and it’s (25) or as posted!
so-o-o loud. Why are they doing this? • Lack of hustle by the players: East on the Perimeter Roadway failed
One can only surmise it’s because How many doubles were run to negotiate the curve near Golfs If you have any concerns or
with the average age of a baseball fan into singles because the batter Edge and crashed into a tree resulting comments that you would like to
being in their 50’s, they are trying thought the ball was going to be in a death. At this time we don't discuss regarding anything here
to make the game more exciting a homerun. The he, woke up and know if this was caused by a drivers please contact me at 561 683 9189
and this is what they came up started running. medical condition, speed, driver UCO Office I will be glad to sit and
with. What a joke! A few weeks ago, • TV starts its game of the week at error or careless or distracted driving. discuss anything with you. In the
during a Sunday night rain delay, 8 PM and it ends after 11 PM. If Everything is still being investigated meantime, be safe and secure out
the crowd went undercover (left the you attend the game in person, by the Palm Beach County Medical there.
grandstands), but guess what? The you and Junior get home past Examiners and PBSO Accident
audio tech must have fallen “asleep midnight on Sunday to attend
at the wheel,” not the country band. school at 8 AM on Monday.
The crowd noise was still roaring. Do • Baseball is looking to outlaw the
empty seats still make noise? Surely shift, while it’s in the talking
I can’t be the only person to notice
25MPH
stage.
this. If this bothers you, please
contact the MLB network and ESPN,
and voice your displeasure!! If not, How about sending me your ideas
check your pulse. on what’s turning you off to this
great game of ours. Till next month,
take 2 and hit to right.
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In the 1970’s and 80’s, as President Harriet Levine is busy The Yiddish Culture Group was the Main Clubhouse Theater on
Century Village grew to its capacity, setting up the Club’s programs for organized in 1972 making it one of Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Everyone is
transplanted New Yorkers from the coming season. Already booked the longest running organizations welcome to attend. No tickets are
“the “East Side, the West Side, and in February is a performance of in Century Village. I am proud to say required and there is no membership
all around the town” organized “Mamma Mia” at the Maltz Theater that we are the only Yiddish Culture fee. It is through the generosity of
activities that would keep them in in Jupiter followed by dinner at the Group in South Florida that offers donors that we are able to pay our
touch with family and friends from Juno Beach Fish House. In March, the continuous programs throughout professional entertainers. Although
their old neighborhoods. group will go to the new Lauderhill the entire winter season. programs are given in Yiddish, they
Originally two independent Performing Arts Center (formerly I became a member of the group are also translated into English. The
groups, the Brooklyn Club and the the Stage Door Theater) to see the when I moved here in 1992. At that first program will be held at 10 a.m.
Queens Club encouraged residents George Gershwin musical, “My One time, Max Lupert was President on January 9, 2019, and programs will
and Dori Dasher was programming run through March. Watch for our
who lived in those boroughs (or and Only” followed by dinner at
chairperson. They were both poster on an easel in the Clubhouse
wished they had lived in those Carraba’s. Also on the calendar is a
idealistic people who loved the Lobby which gives the details on the
boroughs) to come to their monthly trip to a local casino. All excursions
Yiddish language. For many years entertainer scheduled for the next
meetings. away from Century Village are in program.
Dori organized a series of dramatic
The two independent comfortable motor coaches. programs that drew on local talent. In addition to weekly programs,
organizations merged six years Current officers are: Harriet She also directed, choreographed, during the season we also sponsor a
ago and now have a combined Levine, President; Estelle Steppler, and made costumes for an annual Yiddish class on Thursday mornings,
membership of almost 200 members. Exec. VP; Alan Plotnik, VP; Iris show that featured lively Yiddish a Yiddish chorus that meets every
Annual dues are only $10. Meetings Artzt, Secretary and Lilly Richman, inspired dancing and music. Wednesday at 1 p.m. and performs
are held from October to April in the Treasurer. Board members include In 2004, I was asked to take over during Purim, and a Yiddish
Clubhouse on the 2nd Wednesday of Mort Levine Phyllis Plotnik, and the leadership of the group and I have Vinkel that meets the 2nd Sunday
each month. Each meeting features Sondralee Wynn. been honored to serve as President of the month. This is an informal
a guest speaker or program on a topic All Century Village residents are since that year. get-together when everyone can
of interest to residents of Century welcome to join this club which is The primary objective of the participate in the discussion.
Village. Following the meetings, it dedicated to friendship and fun. Yiddish Culture Group is to I urge any resident who may be
has become customary for members For information on upcoming club perpetuate our Jewish heritage interested in joining our Yiddish
to gather for an early dinner at a activities, please contact Harriet at through Yiddish and Hebrew Culture Board to call me at 697-3367.
local restaurant. 684-9712. songs and stories. In past years, But, more than that, I urge everyone
Century Village residents and other to come and enjoy our Wednesday
local people proficient in Yiddish morning programs. Why not start
performed but now we hire only your day with joyful entertainment?
professional entertainers. They May I take this opportunity to
use their considerable talents and wish everyone in the Village a L’Shana
insights to take the audience down Tovah. May we all be written in the
memory lane while they relate their Book of Life for a happy and healthy
life experiences growing up Jewish. New Year.
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THE PLEDGE
CO M M E N TA RY BY I R V I N G R I KO N
In a prior issue of the UCO REPORTER, I that World War Two Nazis and all dictatorships "I pledge allegiance to the United States
wrote a brief column on our National Anthem, pledge allegiance to their flags. That form of of America and to the people of this land:
proposing that it be changed to something less nationalism doesn't stop wars, but it can incite One Republic, indivisible, with Liberty and
bellicose and more loving. I emailed a copy of incredible violence. Compassion for all."
that to a friend, a retired Army corporal, who After thinking about it for awhile, I felt a new
challenged me. kind of pledge, unlike any the world has yet heard My idea is to pledge allegiance not to inanimate
(to my knowledge) might serve the United States objects, symbols though they be, but rather to
"What about the Pledge of Allegiance?" he well. pledge to flesh and blood human beings, with
sniffed. hearts, souls and brains. This is life, not cloth
Here it is: and a stick. This is life, and we're all in it together.
"I don't confuse the two," I wrote back, adding