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The PresidenT’s rePorT By Al Weinstein

Cobrua Reporterwww.centuryvillage-bocaraton.com/cobrua

the official publication of century of boca raton umbrella association April 2018

deLeGAtes MeetInGTuesday, April 10th 10am Clubhouse - Everyone Welcome!

FESTIVAL FLEA MARKET BUS

THE BUS MAKES THE TRIP EVERY OTHERTHURSDAY ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:

April 5th & 19thTHE $3.00 ROUND TRIP TICKET CAN BE PURCHASED THE THURSDAY MORNING

OF THE TRIP AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE INFORMATION DESK IN THE CLUBHOUSE.THE BUS LEAVES OUR CLUBHOUSE AT 10:00 AM AND LEAVES THE FLEA MARKET FOR THE

RETURN TRIP HOME AT 2:00 PM

BLOOD PRESSUREWhen: April 4th

Where: Time: Room “I” Noon to in Clubhouse 1:30 p.m.

M&o CoMMiTTee

By Stanley Siegel, ChairmanAl DiPretoro - Mike Limongelli • Dave Merzon

Lynn Roberts - Harvey Rubin - George Webman

We held our meeting with Management on February 21st. Present were Judy Millington, Interim Administrator, Monica Wells, Senior Vice-President and CFO Cenvill Recreation and Dan Cruz, Regional Facilities Manager. The highlights of the meeting were as follows:

Maintenance Update: South perimeter road project should be completed with temporary striping done. After thirty (30) days, permanent striping should be done.

Yarmouth pool house work was deferred. In April, the four (4) pool houses scheduled to be completed in this budget year will be done at the same time. Nearby satellite pools will be available.

A review of the lighting for the walk paths will be made. The dark areas will have added lighting.

New pool signs with up to date code regulation will be prepared in March.The partition in the South side men’s room has been installed. Sound system improvement in the theatre will coincide with the upgrad-

ing of the back stage area, which will conform to ADA regulations.Management and Comcast will meet to determine where the Wi Fi instal-

lations should be made in satellite pool areas. Tennis courts may be more difficult from an electrical standpoint.

Effective April 1st, the recycling at the South end parking lot will be dis-continued. Poor pickups by Republic and carelessness by residents made the area look like a dumping ground. Associations that want to have recycling will be given information on how to have it in their areas.

Collections for the month totaled $87,648. There were complaints about some residents dousing themselves with

excess perfume. Actually, there is little that can be done about it. Some suggestions were surgical masks or clothespins.

Danelise Silva Security Manager, informed us that a supervisor was hired and he will commence working March 2nd.

Omar Figueroa reported that due to the age of our buses, there are some additional service days required which keeps them out of service. Academy brings its buses from their fleet so as not to disrupt service.

A Happy Passover and Easter Holiday to everyone.

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the 48 delegates who voted for me. I hope in the next two years to convince the remaining 29 delegates that a correct choice was made in electing me as Cobrua President.

I look forward to continuing to keep Century Village as a premier retire-ment community.

February 21, 2018The meeting was called to order at 9:25am by Stanley Siegel, Chairman.

Present was George Webman, Secretary, Al DiPretoro, Dave Merzon, Harvey Rubin, Lynn Roberts, Judy Millington Interim Administrator, Dan Cruz Regional Facilities Manager, Monica Wells CFO Cenvill and Danelise Silva, Security Supervisor.

Recycling Area:As of April 1, 2018, the recycling bins will be removed by the South end of

the Clubhouse. Associations will have to decide if they want recycling bins.Collections Update as of January 2018Cen-West $29,294.38Laura Coffy $58,353.96Maintenance updates:South perimeter roadways: When finished, will get temporary striping,

stop sign’s and take out roots where necessary.Yarmouth pool project will start sometime in April 2018.Lighting in walk paths: Some new lighting will be installed in New

England, Century Village Blvd and around the Clubhouse.Pool signs: New pool signs will be made up.Men’s room partition has been installed.Sound system is being coordinated and electrical upgrade will be done in

the backstage area to conform to ADA regulations.WiFi at pools and tennis courts: Comcast notified no electric at tennis

courts. Buses are rotated for maintenance which is why residents see different buses. Security:Starting March 2, 2018, Gary Acquaviva will be the new Chief of security.The meeting adjourned at 11:50am.

Respectfully submittedGeorge Webman, Secretary

M&o CoMMiTTee MinuTes

By George Webman, Secretary

EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2018

SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY

WILL NO LONGER PICK UP RECYCLING AT THE CLUBHOUSEDue to repeated contamination of the recycling bins located in the South parking lot, and health hazards this causes to the surrounding area and lake, recycling will no longer be accepted at the Clubhouse.

Please place all trash and recycling in your Association dumpster.

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notice Regarding dinner BusThe dinner bus runs every Wednesday at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.

There is a minimum of ten (10) passengers. Reservations are imperative. If you plan on going, you must call the staff office between Monday and Wednesday to reserve your time. 451-1221.

delegaTes MeeTing

Alan Pearlman

Delegates Meeting Minutes March 13, 2018The Delegates were called to order by President Mike Limongelli at

10:13 A.M. A quorum was established. On a motion duly made by Sha-ron Segal and seconded by Marvin Katz, the minutes of the February 2018 meeting were accepted as published in The COBRUA Reporter.

President’s Report: NoneElection Committee: Sharon Lustgarten reported. After explaining

the election procedure according to the COBRUA Bylaws and describ-ing the terms of office, Sharon invited each candidate to address the delegates for up to three minutes. After all four candidates in contested elections spoke, she instructed the delegates to mark their closed white ballots and deposit them in the ballot box. After all five candidates for the M&O Committee spoke, she instructed the delegates to mark their closed blue ballots for up to four candidates and deposit them in the ballot box. The Committee retired to a private conference room to count the ballots.

Treasurer’s Report: Lynn Roberts reported. The cash and CD balances as of February 28, 2018 were: CD—$50,115.77 and Checking—$17,642.61 for a total of $67,758.38.

Budget Director’s Report: Ted Spar reported. Ted distributed cop-ies of the COBRUA Budget for review, explaining that the first column was the approved expenditures from April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018, the second column was the actual amount expensed from April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018 (including estimates for February and March), and the third column was the proposed budget for April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019. He answered questions about the differences in the amounts and Bea Werden made a motion, seconded by Sharon Segal, to pass the proposed budget for 2018-2019. After a discussion that included print-ing costs, the phone bill, The Cobrua Reporter, and the increase in dues, the motion was carried with no opposition.

Security Report: Danelise Silva introduced Gary Acquaviva, the new Chief of Security who announced that in February, there were 134 Fire Rescue calls, 327 commercial vehicles, 70 I.D. Card violations, 2,740 miles patrolled, 3,301 telephone calls answered, 821 food deliveries tracked, and 522 contractors tracked. The delegates were curious about Gary’s background in security, so he outlined his military experience, his previous security jobs, and his extensive education.

COPS Program: Harvey Kamnitzer reported. In February, the volun-teers drove a total of approximately 1,420 miles and served a combined 153 hours. Mike thanked the volunteers for contributing their time.

Blood Bank: Donna Arsenault reported. Donna urged as many volun-teers as possible to donate in April. Mike thanked Donna for her time.

Community Affairs Committee: Please see Stanley Siegel’s report in this issue.

M&O Committee: Please see Stanley Siegel’s report in this issue.Cable Television Committee: Donnie Cape reported. 1. Donnie esti-

mated that approximately 4,375 units had already been upgraded with new X-1 equipment. Comcast was surprised to find twice as many Internet users than they anticipated. 2. An additional contractor was handling rewiring to insure that each unit’s wiring was independent of all the others. 3. Donnie answered a question about an interruption of service which would be remedied by rewiring. 4. Mike thanked Donnie for his continued diligence.

Election Results: Sharon Lustgarten reported. 1. After the Election Committee counted and double checked the 77 white ballots cast, Meland Weinberg received 29 votes and Alan Weinstein received 48 votes, there-fore Alan Weinstein was elected President of COBRUA. Fred Hadley received 23 votes and Joan Mueller received 54 votes, therefore Joan Mueller was elected Second Vice President of COBRUA. The Recording Secretary then cast one vote for the remaining unopposed candidates: for First Vice President, Dave Merzon, for Recording Secretary, Alan Pearlman, for Treasurer, Lynn Roberts, for Budget Director, Stanley Siegel, for Financial Secretary, Mike Limongelli, and for Sergeant-at-Arms, Dave Fisher. 2. After the Election Committee counted and double checked the 77 blue ballots cast, Al DiPretoro received 49 votes, Mike Limongelli received 61 votes, Harvey Rubin received 43 votes, Ted Spar received 71 votes, and George Webman received 33 votes, therefore Al DiPretoro, Mike Limongelli, Harvey Rubin, and Ted Spar were elected to the M&O Committee. Sharon thanked the Election Committee for their time and efforts, and thanked the delegates for their participation in the 2018 Election.

Old Business: A delegate reported deterioration of the tables in the Billiard Room, citing tiny holes in the table coverings. 2. A delegate asked about the planned improvements to the sound system in the the-ater and requested the licensed professional acoustical engineer’s test

results. 3. A delegate wondered when the proposed large screen video displays would be installed in the theater.

New Business: 1. A delegate reported problems with one of the bus stops between Brighton and Dorset and was advised to make sure the Clubhouse Administrator was made aware of them. 2. A delegate urged everyone to obtain new Palm Tran hologram stickers with yellow palm trees for the backs of their I.D. Cards since many residents had been denied free bus access attempting to use their old stickers with green palm trees. 3. A delegate described unsafe situations that arise when cyclists and pedestrians share the same roadway. There was an intense discussion that included several helpful suggestions. 4. A delegate brought up a personal individual issue that affected only him and was reminded that under Roberts Rules or Order, no personal attacks were permitted. 5. A delegate rec-ommended that everyone attend the Resident Show in the theater on Sunday, March 25 at 8 PM and Monday, March 26 at 2 PM,

Good and Welfare from the Delegates: 1. President Mike Li-mongelli said that this was his last Delegates Meeting as president and thanked everyone for their support over the past four great years. 2. First Vice President Al Weinstein expressed his gratitude to the delegates for having faith in him and pledged the live up to their expectations. 3. A delegate thanked Mike and Al on behalf of all the others for their service.

Good and Welfare from the Residents: 1. A resident described a bus stop where the drivers can-not see the passengers unless they step out into the road. 2. A resident complained that the unacceptable conditions at the clubhouse recycling bins should not have resulted in eliminating them and was reminded that they would only be eliminated from the clubhouse,but could be moved to the Associations if the presidents talk to the Interim Administrator.

There being no further busi-ness, on a motion duly made by Chet Briar and seconded by Sylvia Reiner, the meeting was adjourned at 11:52 A.M.

Respectfully submitted,Alan PearlmanRecording Secretary

ELECTION RESULTS MARCH 13, 2018

COBRUAPresident: Alan Weinstein

1st Vice President: Dave Merzon2nd Vice President: Joan Mueller

Treasurer: Lynn RobertsBudget Director: Stanley Siegel

Financial Secretary: Mike LimongelliRecording Secretary: Alan Pearlman

Sergeant-at-Arms: David Fisher

M & O COMMITTEE(in alphabetical order)

Al DiPretoro Mike Limongelli

Dave MerzonLynn Roberts Harvey Rubin Stanley Siegel

Ted Spar

COBRUA BUDGET

APPROVED

4/1/2018-3/31/2019

REVENUES

Dues $ 11,424

Newspaper 96,000

Interest Income 900

TOTAL REVENUES $108, 324

EXPENSES

Reporter/Printing 46,000

Rent 23,150

Insurance 6,500

Legal & Audits 1,500

Utilities 1,300

Telephone 2,640

Payroll 20,000

Payroll Taxes 2,600

Office Expenses 4,780

Postage 400

Supplies 510

Misc. 1,400

Social Function -0-

$110,780

Projected Deficit $ (2,456)

COBRUA BUDGETAPPROVED

4/1/2018-3/31/2019

April 2018 COBRUA REPORTER Page 3

exeCuTive Board

Alan Pearlman

Executive Board Meeting March 5, 2018First Vice-President Al Weinstein called the meeting to order at 9:31

A.M. A quorum was established. On a motion duly made by George Web-man and seconded by Bill Knowles, the minutes of the February 2018 meeting were accepted as published in The COBRUA Reporter.

President’s Report: Mike Limongelli reported. Mike announced that this was his last Executive Board meeting as president and urged whoever the new officers may be to put all personalities aside, and if necessary, take a half step back, bury the hatchet, and do what’s best for Century Village.

Treasurer’s Report: Lynn Roberts reported. The cash and CD balances as of February 28, 2018 were: CD—$50,115.77 and Checking—$17,642.61 for a total of $67,758.38.

Budget Director’s Report: Lynn Roberts reported for Ted Spar. Lynn distributed copies of the COBRUA Budget for review, explaining that the first column was the approved expenditures from April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018, the second column was the actual amount expensed from April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018 (including estimates for February and March), and the third column was the proposed budget for April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019. She answered questions about the differences in the amounts and Stanley Siegel made a motion, seconded by Bill Knowles, to pass the proposed budget for 2018-2019. After a discussion that included printing costs, the phone bill, The Cobrua Reporter, and the increase in dues, the motion was carried with no opposition.

Bingo: The game has been doing very well, Pauline was doing a great job, 100 to 150 people per night were participating, and prizes were quite large.

Community Affairs Committee: Please see Stanley Siegel’s report in this issue.

M&O Committee: Please see Stanley Siegel’s report in this issue.Election: The presidents were reminded to make sure their delegates

would attend the Delegates Meeting and to verify the names of their delegates and alternates with the COBRUA Office immediately in order to print the sign-in sheets for the election.

Cable Television Committee: Donnie Cape reported. 1. Donnie pointed out that new Xfinity Channel Line-up lists were available in room C. 2. Donnie estimated that more than 4,400 units had already been rewired ahead of schedule. 3. Donnie explained that essential re-wiring was taking place under the supervision of executives from Comcast, the subcontractor, and the State of Florida. They inspected boxes and made the changes needed to enable them to be closed, and they viewed attics, kitchens, and laundry room terminals to determine where new wires and pipes were needed.

4. Billing credits had begun to appear, and all questions were being answered in Room C. Installation would continue to be free of charge and all equipment would be guaranteed for the life of the contract. 5. Wireless video equipment was not yet recommended until all the tech-nology was perfected. 6. Donnie answered questions about wired vs. wireless Internet speeds, Wi-Fi at the pools, various remotes, the “door fee,” and the new COBRUA Community Channel. 7. Donnie was praised and thanked for his continued diligence.

Old Business: NoneNew Business: 1. There was a discussion about the reasons why no

amendment was needed regarding the one and only person who had been grandfathered in by Mark Levy and approved by the Clubhouse Administrator. 2. There was a question about the nine-month residency requirement for officers, delegates, and M&O Committee Members. 3. Several presidents expressed dissatisfaction with the cleaning services and there was a suggestion that cleaning be separate from First Service. There was a discussion about the improvements already being made to the cleaning services procedures including transportation and supervi-sion. 4. There was an issue with algae, dead fish, and lack of aeration in the lakes.

Good & Welfare: 1. First Vice President Al Weinstein expressed his gratitude for four years of enjoyment chairing the Executive Board meet-ings. 2. President Mike Limongelli said that this was his last Executive Board meeting as president and that we had four great years. He noted that the president is only as good as the committee members he appoints, praising the hard-working committees. He briefly mentioned term limits and making sure COBRUA continues to look good next year. 3. Going around the table, the other members took turns thanking Mike and Al for their hard work. 4. There was a discussion about the best ways to recruit new directors after an old one is lost, including avoiding having the State of Florida send in outside directors. 5. The problem of delegates leaving lengthy Delegates Meetings early caused by allowing one person to dominate and monopolize the time will be resolved by following the limitations outlined in Roberts Rules of Order. 6. There were a signifi-cant number of controversial issues successfully resolved in the past four years resulting in major changes in the village including transforming it into an active adult community.

There being no further business, on a motion duly made by Donnie Cape and seconded by Bill Knowles, the meeting was adjourned at 11:15 A.M.

Respectfully submitted,Alan Pearlman, Recording Secretary

April 2018Dear Friend,Now that March is behind us, we are closing the books on the 2017 Property

Tax Season. If you haven’t paid your 2017 taxes, pay now to avoid a tax certifi-cate being sold on your property. The tax certificate sale will be held June 1.

After April 1, all unpaid taxes include a 3-percent interest charge and adver-tising fees. Delinquent taxes cannot be paid online. You must pay in person at our service centers except our Palm Beach Gardens office on PGA Boulevard. This service center provides motor vehicle and driver license services only.

Best regards,Anne M. Gannon

What You Should Know About Delinquent Property Taxes2017 property taxes are delinquent on April 1. Pay now to avoid the an-

nual tax certificate sale on June 1, 2018. A tax certificate is a lien on your property. The lien is created when someone else pays your delinquent taxes. If you fail to pay delinquent taxes within two years, the tax certificate buyer can file a Tax Deed Application. This begins the foreclosure process, where your property can be sold at public auction.

Delinquent property taxes are charged a minimum of 3% interest plus ad-vertising fees. We only accept cash and certified funds including bank draft, money order, cashier’s check or wire transfer. Delinquent taxes cannot be paid online.

Last Chance to Sign Up for Our Installment Payment PlanDid you know you can pay property taxes in smaller quarterly payments

instead of one lump sum? If you prefer this option, act now! The clock is ticking on the April 30 deadline to enroll in our Installment Payment Plan. Partici-pants make four payments with a discount of slightly under 4%. Installments are due by the last day in June, September, December and March. Sign up at www.pbctax.com/installment-payment-plan.

Time Saving Tips From Our ManagersWe asked our service center managers for their best time-saving tips. Here’s

what they say you should do to make your transaction efficient and easy:Go online. You can renew motor vehicle and boat registrations,

pay business taxes and make driver license appointments at www.pbc-tax.com. You can also check wait times at each of our service centers. Please keep in mind that posted wait times are constantly updated in real time and will change by the time you arrive at a service center. Avoid peak hours. Offices are busiest from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and also from 4 p.m. until we close at 5 p.m. For the shortest wait, arrive before our offices open at 8:15 a.m. We also recommend visiting Tuesdays through Thursdays. Lines are usually longest at the beginning and end of the week and month. Don’t wait until the last minute. Offices stop driver license services when wait times exceed hours of operation. Plan to visit early in the day. If you need to take the computer-based driving test, arrive before 3 p.m. to give yourself enough time to finish. Better yet, make an appointment at www.pbctax.com. Pass your eye exam. If you must take an eye exam to renew your driver license, remember to wear any required corrective lenses. It’s very disap-pointing when a client fails the eye exam and cannot renew their license after waiting in line.

Request an Annual ReportIf you’re like most taxpayers, you want to know where your tax dollars go.

Do you ever wonder who is the single largest taxpayer in Palm Beach County? These are just some of the tax facts we present in the 2017 Annual Report to Our Citizens. I also share agency accomplishments and a look ahead at our plans for fiscal year 2018.

To request free copies of the Annual Report to Our Citizens, please contact us at ClientAdvocate@taxcollectorpbc.com. If you have not yet received a copy of our award-winning Tax Planner and Services Guide, add it to your request. We usually run out of copies by April so request yours today!

Hands-Free is not Risk-FreeApril is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Unfortunately,

distractions are everywhere. Car technology allows drivers to make hands-free phone calls, update social media and dictate text messages. However, hands-free is not risk free. The Tax Collector’s Office prohibits employees from using cell phones behind the wheel when driving for business purposes. I encourage you to put your cell phone down as well.

Attention All ClubsOvernight excursion parking permitted in

designated areas of Row C.

Please see the information desk for details.

Cen-West Management

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211 HelplineSunshine Daily Telephone Calls really do brighten the lives of seniors.

This is a free program that runs from 7:30am to 5:00pm every day. People over sixty, the housebound or disabled can sign up to get a quick “hello” and check on their well-being. Participating seniors are constantly praising the program and commenting on the warmth and friendliness of the volunteers calling them. Many senior participants are very active and just want someone to check that they are up and about in the morning. Some are more vulnerable and isolated.If you are a senior caregiver for a disabled spouse or other loved one, this is an important phone call for you as well. To start getting your Sunshine call, or for more information on other helpful programs and services, simply call 2-1-1 or 561-383-1111. If you would like to help make phone calls, Sunshine volunteers are also needed.

Palm Beach County Sheriff NON Emergency561.688.3400

Frankly Speaking…Rep. Frankel Calls for Immediate Action

After Horrific School Shooting in Parkland

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21) took to the House floor to call for Congressional action in the wake of a horrific mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Broward County, Florida. Frankel’s district is just north of Broward County. Below, please find Rep. Frankel’s full remarks.

“Thank you, Madame Speaker. You know, you send your child to school and you expect they’re gonna come home safely. I am so sad for the griev-ing families of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. Innocent children, gone in a blink.

I’m thankful for the first responders, but foremost, my thoughts are with the grieving families, the students, and the teachers affected by this horrific shooting.

We see this carnage over and over again. Oh yeah, we know there’s no magic solution. But that doesn’t mean that there are no solutions. Now, we need more resources for mental health – not tax cuts for billionaires. And yes, Mr. President – are you listening? We need common sense gun safety legislation. Not these idiotic bills that expand gun usage. I yield back.”

To get information on Social Security, Passports, Veteran Issues and much more, please visit my website at www.Frankel.house.gov. You can learn more about how my office can assist you and how to contact federal agencies directly.

Please follow me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @RepLoisFrankelYou may contact my district office at (561) 998-9045.I look forward to meeting you, hearing from you and serving you.

Congresswoman Frankel Speaks to Valencia Isles Men’s Club at Town Hall

Meeting

The Congresswoman spoke to con-stituents from Valencia Isles on the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and other events. After sharing some of her thoughts she then took questions from the audience.

Congresswoman Frankel Joins Mayor Muoio & Others Calling for Common

Sense Gun Control

Joining them are Mitchell & Drew Pinsky from Olympic Heights High School in Boca Raton who are with the 535 Letters for Change Student Group. As the Congresswoman said, “Enough is Enough.”

Congresswoman Frankel Speaks to National Council of Jewish WomenCongresswoman Speaks at Health Care

Summit in West Palm Beach

April 2018 NewsletterDear Taxpayers: I am excited to announce that we will launch the new Property Appraiser

Public Access (PAPA) website with a fresh new look, later this month. The re-design project was built with you in mind, to refresh its web presence through improved design, content, structure, user experience and maintainability.

The primary goal of PAPA has always been to be the #1 go-to website for all property records in Palm Beach County. That has not changed.

The redesigned PAPA offers a more intuitive user experience that improves the organization and presentation of content so that visitors can find the information they seek at-a-glance.

New features such as MyPAPA, an application that allows you to person-alize and filter your search results, and streaming custom video content make PAPA more immediate and friendly to users, creating a responsive and approachable design.

Some overall enhancements include:•Improved Navigation features, with more choices in dropdown menus

•Modernize Search options for real property and tangible personal property • A more robust Sales Search function

•More useful Mapping toolsI am proud of the redesign website and feel it will create the experience

you’re looking for when you pay us a visit. Thank you for bearing with us as we prepare for the reveal in mid-April.

In the meantime, I’d like to highlight the work of the Public Services Support department in my office. This important entity assists with public requests for property data. I hope you find the information in this month’s newsletter helpful. Enjoy reading.

Respectfully, Dorothy Jacks, CFA, AASPalm Beach County Property AppraiserPublic Services Support Department

Virginia Leonard, CFE, serves as Manager of the Public Services Support Department and has been with the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office for 36 years. She oversees the daily functions of the department.

What is the primary function of the Public Services Support Department in the Property Appraiser’s Office?

Leonard: Public Services Support facilitates public requests for property appraiser data and information from our Geographical Information System and appraisal systems. We have several standard reports such as real property data files, subdivision lists, radius map sets, owners lists, etc., and are able to create customized, specialized reports and maps based on a taxpayer’s needs.

Our records system is updated on a daily basis.How does the department support and collaborate with other divisions

within the Property Appraiser’s Office? Leonard: We work closely with the various divisions in our office, main-

taining archive data records for building cards, tax roll information, tangible

personal property tax returns, etc. We also provide our field appraisers with tax maps and aerial maps (if need be) for their designated areas in Palm Beach County. We routinely scan returned taxpayer documents as well per-form inter-department scanning for the various software systems which our staff utilizes on a daily basis.

What are some of the types of files your department generates for public requests?

Leonard: AA File – Tax Roll Data (Name, Address, Legal and Assessment Informa-

tion) this file can be updated monthly; CAMA Files – Structural Details (Number of Bedrooms, Bathrooms, Roof

Type, Stucco/Wood and Square Footage of Structure); Variance Report – This report is for permitting, when an owner needs

to notify other owners around a subject property. (variance reports include a radius map, owners listing, address labels and excel spread sheet if re-quested). Usually variances are requested for structural changes, zoning changes, specialized permits.

What is the goal of your department?Leonard: Our number one goal is always to provide superior customer

satisfaction. For all requests for data and associated costs, email us at pa-

publicservices@pbcgov.org and for more information about our ser-vices, log onto www.pbcgov.com/papa or call us at 561.355.2881.

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SENIOR SUPPORT & DISCUSSION GROUPMeets every Thursday, 1:30-2:30pm,

Room E of the Clubhouse.Confidential

• FREE to all residents • Everyone Welcome!

Faulk Center for Counselling

561.483.5300

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Palm Beach County PrioritiesIt is hard to believe we are just steps away from two very important

holidays in our community. Since my next newsletter will not come out in time, my staff and I would like to take the opportunity now to wish all who celebrate a Happy Passover and Happy Easter.

As many of you know, I am very active in the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) and the National Association of Counties (NACo). In fact, as many of you read this I am in Washington, D.C. attending the annual NACo Legislative Conference, visiting legislators and fighting for Palm Beach County (PBC) priorities.

The NACo Legislative Conference brings together over 2,000 elected and appointed county officials to focus on federal policy issues that impact counties and our residents. This conference gives PBC and all counties a unique opportunity to elevate the county voice at the national level, much as we do during PBC days in Tallahassee. Our office of Legislative Affairs recently presented our 2018 Federal Priorities, which include Infrastructure and Transportation, Environmental and Natural Resources, Offshore Oil Drilling, Public Safety and Disaster Relief, Farm Bill and Free Trade.

While I enjoy the trips, it is the comradery with commissioners from all over this great nation to share ideas and concepts with, that I enjoy and learn the most from. I want you to know that when we travel for these conferences we do so to work hard, visiting congress people and various agencies. Frankly, it is exhausting, but so important and an opportunity I take seriously to represent you.

Lastly, I would like to remind you that for nearly 20 years Palm Beach County (PBC), District Five has kept a database of our communities in case of emergencies such as hurricanes, sewage back-ups, water main breaks or other time sensitive instances. If you are reading this via your email inbox and you are the current president of your association, congratulations - your information is up-to-date. If you are reading this in any other way and you are the president of your community, please help us update our database by contacting Janet in my office at 561-355-2205 as soon as possible.

As always, I invite your comments on any issue of interest to you. As your Commissioner, I am here to help you. You may write me at 301 N. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach, 33401 or at MBerger@pbcgov.org. You can call me or my staff at 561-355-2205 or toll free at 877-930-2205. Please visit me on the Web at www.pbcgov.com/d5.

Yours in Public Service,

Need Assistance?My office is here to help you connect with your state agency programs.• Food and Nutrition Programs• Insurance, Medicaid and Medicare• Driver’s License• Community Care Resources• And many more state related services

State Senator Kevin Rader5301 N. Federal Highway

Suite 135Boca Raton, Fl. 33487

561-443-8170

State Senator Kevin Rader

NOTICEREPRESENTATIVES FROM

Your Elected OfficialsComcast

211 Help LineWILL BE AVAILABLE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS

OR HEAR YOUR PROBLEMSApril 9th

10 AM-12 PMCLUBHOUSE ROOM A

ATTENTION ALL PALM TRAN RIDERS:Please make sure you have the current Palm

Tran Sticker on your Century Village ID.

YOU MUST HAVE A YELLOW BACKGROUND BEHIND THE PALM TREEPlease stop by the ID office to

update your sticker.

AARPFour essential Questions to Answer

Before saying ‘Yes’Consider these when you’re determining whether to open your wallet

to your grown child.NECESSARY: Will this investment add stability and security to my

child’s life? Or is it simply a “good-to-have” purchase or investment? (Rate 0 to 5: 0 = entirely optional; 5 = absolutely mandatory)

SHORT TERM: Is this a short-term or onetime cash need, or is it something that could drag on for years? (0 = guaranteed, long-term pay-outs; 5 = absolutely just one time)

FINANCIALLY SAFE: Is there risk in the investment beyond the cash outlay, such as financial liability on a contract or damage to your credit? (0 = very high levels of personal risk; 5 = no additional risks)

EMOTIONALLY SAFE: Can you lend or give this money without fear of damaging your relationship with your child? Or will it cause ten-sions or resentments for the people involved? (0 = guaranteed tensions or resentments; 5 = everyone is happy)

SCORING13 and up: Make the investment

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Celebrate Earth Day at Daggerwing Nature CenterDaggerwing Nature Center is

busy preparing for its biggest event of the year–Earth Day! This FREE celebration of the planet will happen on April 21st from 10 am to 2 pm at the nature center located in west Boca Raton. It promises to be edu-cational, entertaining, informative, and awesome!

Visitors will enjoy a variety of activities, including personal encoun-ters with two of its resident animals: Dash, the baby alligator and Fritz, the older adult gopher tortoise, a morning and afternoon ladybug release in the butterfly garden, two amazing (and participatory) earth science demonstrations, story time with the animals, and several ad-ditional exhibits.

Crafts, games, and face painting will be available all day. The board-walk, butterfly garden, and gift shop will be open for your enjoyment.

And for the finale of Daggerwing’s event, the South Florida Wildlife Center will release a rescued and rehabilitated bird of prey back into its wild habitat. Last year, two mag-nificent ospreys were released as attendees watched in awe as they soared over the nature center and disappeared into the wetland forest. It is a rare and beautiful sight!

Join in the fun at Daggerwing’s Earth Day celebration! For further information call 561-629-8760.

Daggerwing Nature Center is set within the beautiful confines of Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park in western Boca Raton. Fea-tures include a 3,000-sq. ft. exhibit hall with live animals and interactive state-of-the-art exhibits, classroom facilities, laboratory, art gallery, reading area, butterfly garden, and an elevated boardwalk which takes you on a relaxing journey through a swamp. The boardwalk has two trails, bench-style seating, as well as an observation tower available for you to view the abundant plant

and animal life. The Nature Center staff offer a variety of educational, interactive programs to people of all ages. The volunteers of Friends of Daggerwing Nature Center, Inc. help support special programs, activities and events.

D A G G E R W I N G A P R I L ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:

M O T H E R N A T U R E & M E : F I S H Y F R I E N D S Tuesday, April 3, 10:30 a.m.

M O T H E R N A T U R E & ME: CLEAN AND GREEN Tuesday, April 17, 10:30 a.m.

Ages 2-5 (w/ guardian), $4/child (Reservations required). Get ready to jump and shout with Mother Nature through stories, live animals, activi-ties, and a craft specifically designed for toddlers and preschoolers!

D A G G E RW I N G V I S I T S THE LIBRARY: ALLIGATORS Tuesday, April 10, 3:30 p.m.

Ages 5+ and older. FREE (Reser-vations required). Enjoy a special program about alligators, featur-ing a visit from the nature center’s resident animal ambassador, at the Glades Road Branch Library! Call the Glades Road Branch Library for details and RSVP at 561-482-4554.

SPECIAL EVENT: EARTH D A Y C E L E B R A T I O N Saturday, April 21, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

All ages. FREE (Reservations not required). Celebrate Earth Day at Daggerwing Nature Center! Bring the family to learn easy ways to help the planet while having fun. This special event will feature live animal encounters, crafts, environmental science demonstrations, a butterfly plant sale, ladybug release and much more. Event flyer

BUTTERFLY GARDENING Saturday, April 28, 10:30 a.m.

Ages 5+, $3/participant (Reser-vations required). Learn all about local butterflies and discover how to attract them with a butterfly garden.

Find out which plants are best to at-tract a multitude of species and enjoy a guided tour of Daggerwing Nature Center’s butterfly garden.

To RSVP or inquire for further information call 561-629-8760.

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2016 COBRUA OFFICERSPresident Alan Weinstein1st Vice President David Merzon2nd Vice President Joan MuellerTreasurer Lynn RobertsBudget Director Stanley SiegelFinancial Secretary Mike LimongelliRecording Secretary Alan PearlmanSergeant-at-Arms David Fisher

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A Good Handyman ....................... 42Affordable Car Care ..................... 22Affordable White Glove Cleaning 47Alex Valdez Realtor ...................... 39AMR .............................................. 12Angela’s Bennington Carpets ...... 42Apex Labs ..............................insertsAtlantic Games ............................. 32Bank United ................................. 16Bath Fitters ............................ InsertBoca Regional Urgent Care ......... 19Broward Factory Service ............. 46Can-Cope Construction................ 30Car Service ................................... 38Central A/C ................................... 38Century Village Real Estate 17,20,49Charles Cohen Law ...................... 33Delray Beach Playhouse .............. 47Dependable House Painting ........ 16Dr. Howard Bueller ...................... 38Dr. Alan M. Fischer ...................... 42Dr. Janet Goldstein ...................... 21Dr. Glen Schneider ....................... 31Dr. Alan Wishneff ......................... 44Elaine Goodman Lady Buyer ...... 15First Service ................................. 22Florida First Senior Home Care .. 29Florida Kool .................................. 33Forum at Deer Creek ................... 35Furniture World ........................... 36Gary Drucker, Atty ......................... 9Glades Medical Group .................. 27Glen Gutman & Assoc. Acctg ...... 39Gusman Physical Therapy .......... 26Hoffman & Harding Law ............... 7Horizon Club ................................ 23

Innovative Plumbing ................... 16James McHugh Liberty Mutual .. 11Jennifer Bleecker Realtor, Keyes Co. ................................................. 38Joseph A/C .................................... 30J & R Restoration ........................ 52Kieran O’Brien Prop. Maint ........ 28Len & Mintzie Gutstein, CVRE .. 47M&S Pest Control ........................ 15Maddy Fink Realty Assoc Int’l .... 34Martin Zevin PA ........................... 14MCCI Medical Group ................... 24Michael Poretsky Acctg ............... 35One Day Bath ............................... 48Palm Beach Pace .......................... 15Palm Home Improvements ........ 51Papa ................................................ 6Paul Saperstein Re-Max .............. 40PPI, Debbie Wilson ...................... 43RCI ................................................ 25Regents Park ................................ 42 Richard A. Schwartz, Atty ........... 36Rio Hair & Nail ............................ 21Ron Figler, Atty ............................ 15Ruben’s Barbershop ..................... 15Screen Fabricators ....................... 13Steven Stein Realtor .................... 27Stifel Investment Services ........... 34Tax Services .................................. 19Temple Beth Shalom .................... 14Total Health & Rehab .................. 18Tropical Cleaning ......................... 50We Insure ................................. 23,27West Boca Hearing Center .......... 14West Boca Medical Center ........... 13

FIRE RESCUE FAST FACTS “SMOkE ALARMS SAvE LIvES”

Fires in the home:• Over half of all deaths from fire happen from 11pm

to 7am while the home is asleep.

• One quarter of home fire deaths were caused by fires that started in the bedroom.

• Three out of five home fire deaths happen from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.

Among adults 65 years and older:• 30 percent of home fire fatalities are people who

are at least 65 years of age.

• Seniors are More than Twice as Likely to Be Hurt by Fires.

• Careless smoking is the leading cause of fire deaths and the second leading cause of fire injury among those 65 years and older.

• Fire risk and risk of injury from a fire increases with age.

• Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires in half.

Prevention:

• If you must smoke – don’t smoke in bed.

• Install a smoke alarm in every bedroom in the house.

• Install a smoke alarm outside each sleeping area.

• Install a smoke alarm on every level of your house if you live in a multi-story home.

• Have an escape plan in case of a fire emergency, and practice it regularly.

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WE CAREvisually Impaired Persons Support Group

Meets the First Wednesdayof each month except August

Next Meeting:April 4th 10:30 am

If you need help or wish to speak to Robert, please call the We Care office at 487-2827 and he will get in touch with you.

•INFORMATIONONTHELATEST EQUIPMENT&TREATMENTAVAILABLE•NOTEDDOCTORSANDCOMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES•SUPPORTANDHELPEACHOTHER ASWEADAPTTOVISIONLOSS

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ResIdentsWhen having work per-

formed in your condo, you should use only licensed & insured contractors. You should ask for a certificate of insurance to include general liability and workers compen-sation insurance and ask to see their license and check to see if both are current.

In the event of a claim, if your insurance company determines that the contrac-tor or individual installed the equipment incorrectly, the carrier may subrogate against the contractor for payment of the claim. Only the insurance company can determine if you will be cov-ered or not for your damage.

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Cen-West ManagementThere are red, 911 emergency phones at each pool, right next to the

black phones. Please note the following:

BLACK PHONES: Use the black phone to speak with a security guard related to a non-emergency situation. Use of this phone routes your call directly to a security guard.

RED PHONES: Use the red phone for emergency situations only. Use of this phone routes your call directly to the Palm Beach 911 Emergency Call Center, and connects you with a 911 Operator. There is a large, red sign over each red phone which provides the address location of that pool. Please refer to this sign when asked by the 911 Operator for the address you are calling from.

All pool phones are checked by a security officer once a week, and the entire 911 system is automatically checked by the DSL Express Network Operations Center every 60 seconds to ensure they are operational.

PLEASE DO NOT TRY TO CHECK THE RED PHONES YOUR-SELF since that will trigger a response from the closest Palm Beach County 911 emergency team.

The Bitter Truth About Too Much SugarAnd how to kick those cravings — starting today

by Stacey Colino AARP

Too much sugar promotes body fat storage, according to medical experts.

Remember when we thought fat was the No. 1 dietary villain and felt virtuous eating low-fat cookies loaded with sugar? Not anymore, thanks to the growing recognition that the sweet stuff increases our risk of developing a range of serious health problems. In fact, research has linked an excessive intake of sugar with an increased risk of de-veloping high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic inflammation, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and an increased risk of certain forms of cancer.

At the root of many of these health problems is how too much sugar wreaks havoc with blood sugar lev-els and promotes body fat storage, says David Katz, director of the Yale University Prevention Research Center and author of Disease-Proof: The Remarkable Truth About What Makes Us Well. “Sugar contributes to the excess calories that contribute to obesity, and sugar is used expressly to make foods, even foods that are not overtly sweet, hyper-palatable.” This, he says, “contributes dispropor-tionately to overeating in general.”

It turns out that our collective sugar intake really is out of con-trol. From 1977 to 2010, the average adult’s consumption of added sugars increased by more than 30 percent in the U.S., according to the Obesity So-ciety. These days, the average person downs, per year, an estimated 152 pounds of sugar; more, that is, than some individuals’ entire body weight.

How did we get here? “We are born with a taste for sugar because that favors survival — the craving helps ensure that newborns favor breast milk,” Katz says. While a penchant for sweet flavors may have begun as a survival mechanism, it has long since led us astray. But it’s not the sugar in fruits, vegetables, dairy products and other whole foods that’s the problem, according to experts. It’s the stuff that’s added to processed foods, from sodas, fruit drinks and fancy coffees to flavored yogurts, ce-reals, cookies, cakes and candy. Sugar is even added to foods you might not expect to find it in, such as ketchup, salad dressings, pasta sauce, peanut butter and soups. Besides being a source of considerable calories that have no nutritional value (1 teaspoon of sugar has 16 calories), consuming processed sugars just makes you

crave more.Once food manufacturers realized

they could ignite the reward centers of our brains by adding sugar to pro-cessed foods, they started adding it to everything so you’d keep eating. Besides making that breakfast bar or frozen entree incredibly appealing while you’re eating it, the addition of processed sugar stimulates your appetite and overrides your body’s natural satiety-regulating system in a way that eating handfuls of snap peas or apple slices doesn’t.

Consuming processed sugar has been found to cause a major rush of dopamine, which is the pleasure neu-rotransmitter. Having the reward response in your brain zoom off the charts this way makes you want to keep eating sugar to maintain that “high.” Eventually, however, your brain becomes somewhat desensi-tized to sugar so you need more of it to achieve that same reward feeling. In fact, researchers at Princeton University found that eating sugar triggers the release of opioids and dopamine in the brain, just like po-tentially addictive drugs do.

How Much Is Too Much? The 2015 to 2020 Dietary Guide-

lines for Americans recommend con-suming less than 10 percent of your daily calories from added sugars. That means a max of 180 calories (or 45 grams) from added sugars if you consume 1,800 calories per day; foods that contain sugar naturally aren’t included in this guideline. The American Heart Association advises limiting the amount of added sugars you consume to 50 percent of your daily discretionary calories, which total 100 calories per day for women, 150 for men.

But kicking the habit isn’t neces-sarily about counting every gram of sugar as much as it is about eating in a way that feels satisfying without lots of the white stuff. Following some of the smart tips below can help you put your taste buds through rehab so you simply stop craving sugar so much. “As you cut out superfluous sugar, your taste buds will become more sensitive to it,” Katz notes. Once that happens, foods that used to be appealing may come to taste sickly sweet to you, which is likely to benefit your health and waistline.

Eat regularly. Sometimes hun-ger can make you crave sugar, so it’s important to nourish your body with whole foods every four hours. In par-ticular, make sure you consume plenty of protein and healthy fats, from things like eggs, fish, lean meats, nuts or avocado, which will provide lasting

satiety, reduce cravings and lead to a slow, sustained rise in blood sugar and steady energy. And remember: whole foods such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains come by their sugar naturally and also contain other im-portant nutrients, Sandon notes.

Shop like a detective. While added sugars are what you want to limit in your diet, manufacturers are not required to list these on the nutrition label (instead they list total grams of sugar, which includes both natural and added sugar). This makes it important to know sugar by its many “aliases,” and to see how they’re weighted among other ingre-dients. Specifically, think twice about buying any packaged food that lists any of the following among its top three ingredients: molasses, evapo-rated cane juice, fruit juice concen-trate, corn sweetener and honey, as well as anything ending with -ose (as in: dextrose, fructose, sucrose or maltose) or syrup (as in: corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, malt syrup or agave syrup). The higher up on the ingredients list such a sugar alias appears, the more added sugar the food contains.

Exercise. Working out helps regenerate dopamine receptors that can be lost with sugar overload and can also improve functioning of the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain that’s responsible for planning, decision-making and self-control with food. Physical activity also can help reduce sugar-withdrawal symptoms by promoting the release of endorphins (the body›s natural opioids). It gives you a reward that’s good for you.

Pass on artificial sweeten-ers. They may seem like a good bargain calorie-wise, but research suggests that consuming artificial sugars (like aspartame, sucralose or saccharin) can actually stimulate ap-petite, causing you to eat more. They can also corrupt your taste buds with their super sweetness, causing you to crave even more sugary foods.

Stare down your sweet tooth. When a craving kicks in, distract yourself with another activ-ity like calling a friend, reading a book or listening to music. Cravings often pass in 10 to 15 minutes. If yours doesn’t, try shutting it down by eating something sour or bitter — perhaps half a grapefruit or a bitter orange — or by switching to a flavor that cleanses the palate, such as a strong mint. If you still crave some-thing sweet, try to a piece of fruit, some berries, or frozen grapes; or opt for a small piece of dark chocolate.

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Condo InsuranceAs the #1 Prudential Agent selling Liberty Mutual Auto, Condo, and Home Insurance nationally in 2014 & 2015, I know you are likely paying too much for your Condo Insurance!

I have been servicing residents of Century Village since 1986 and can offer Condo Insurance from Liberty Mutual that focuses on giving you quality protection and service at an affordable price.

Condominium Insurance Coverage for your condominium unit, and more. If your condominium unit is damaged or even destroyed, rest assured you’ll receivecoverage up to the policy limits you chose.

Coverage for your personal property Your policy protects your unit and personal property if damaged by perils such as smoke, fire, hurricane, hail, theft and vandalism and more.

Superior coverages at an affordable price Great coverages are just part of the benefits of a Liberty Mutual condominium policy. There are also a number of discounts and credits that may save you money:• Multi Policy Discount – For insuring both your car and condo with Liberty Mutual, you get comprehensive protection and additional savings.• Protective Devices Discount – Save on your condo insurance for protecting your home with protective devices. Discount based on the presence and type of devices.• Inflation Protection – Liberty Mutual will automatically adjust your policy’s dwelling limit to keep pace with inflation.

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The descriptions of coverages listed in this ad are necessarily brief and are subject to provisions, limitations and exclusions that can only be expressed in the policy and related endorsements. Discounts and credits are available where state laws and regulations allow and may vary by state. For a complete statement of coverages, please consult your policy and related endorsements.

Personal lines products are underwritten and issued by Liberty Mutual Insurance Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates, 175 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA. Prudential Insurance Agency, LLC, Newark, NJ, is an authorized distributor of these products. Liberty Mutual is not affiliated with Prudential Insurance Agency, LLC, and its affiliates. Liberty Mutual is an Equal Housing Insurer. 0289578-00003-00

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dO YOU hAVe 2 ½ hOURs tO heLP A neIGhBOR?

By Robert Goodman, MSWWe Care is a volunteer orga-

nization serving the residents of Century Village. We provide rides to medical appointments, provide medical equipment for loan, and have other volunteer opportuni-ties. We Care has been serving residents for over 25 years.

We need your help to continue providing these valuable servic-es. We Care cannot continue with-out volunteers. When people call for help and there is no answer, unfortunately it is because we have no volunteers in the office.

Volunteers will be trained on how to appropriately assist our residents and on community ser-vices. Volunteers are needed in the office to answer calls, help with bookkeeping, equipment mainte-nance, driving residents to medi-cal appointments and volunteer coordination and training. Our

insurance covers all volunteers while they are providing services for We Care.

There are many residents of Century Village who are in need of your help. Some residents can no longer drive and they struggle to get on/off the Century Village or county buses and need to get to medical appointments. Some can-not use them at all.

Please volunteer to make it easier for your neighbors to get to their medical appointments.

Do you have 2 ½ hours a week to help your Century Village neighbors? For infor-mation call 487.2827.

We Care is located on the West side of the Congregation Torah Ohr building. Our services are made possible through the gener-osity of Congregation Torah Ohr and your donations.

Fishing Club Donates EquipmentBy Gregory Fusillo

The Century Boca Fishing Club has generously donated fishing equipment to be supplied to all residents who would like to go freshwater fishing but do not have the equipment or knowledge of how to do it.Rods, reels and tackle will be available to any resident who can present their CVW ID card and would like to fish in any lake or pond.The equipment is for light freshwater fishing and not for saltwater use.The equipment will be lent out for a 48-hour period and is free.Remember, if fishing in CVW lakes, there is a strict catch and release policy in effect.Always be aware of wildlife around you!!!To reserve your equipment, contact the CBFC president, George Canner at centurybocafc@live.com.

Condo law

SACHS SAX CAPLAN

hOW tO tRY And AVOId AnOtheR FOReCLOsURe CRIsIsIf your Homeowners or Condominium Association suffered high delin-

quency rates as a result of the housing crisis, your Board of Directors should be considering steps now to attempt to insulate the community from a similar problem in the future. While the community is likely currently enjoying low delinquency rates, fewer collections and foreclosures, and higher property values, this trend will not continue forever.

In the 2000’s, banks loaned one hundred four percent (104%) of proper-ties’ values to persons buying real estate based on speculation. The lenders closed “liar loans” based upon stated income, without documentation, and helped cause a crisis in the residential housing market. Community associa-tions suffered, as the costs of operating associations did not go down, but fewer owners paid assessments timely. To make matters worse, it cost the Associations money to pursue owners who pay late, who don’t pay at all, or who abandon their properties when values decline.

Associations may prevent a crisis from severely impacting the community by screening purchasers in a manner similar to the way that banks screen persons applying for mortgages. While one might think Association screen-ing of purchasers is duplicative of bank screening of persons applying for mortgages, it may not be if some lenders revert to the old policies of lending to persons with low credit scores, lending more that eighty percent (80%) of the property’s appraised value, or lending to persons with a history of collections and foreclosures. The Association should not make the mistake of relying on banks to properly screen prospective purchasers.

Instead, the Association should adopt its own restrictions to prevent own-ers from being in a position where they don’t have any equity in the property, and can just walk away without losing anything. One suggestion we recom-mend is a covenant requiring purchasers to put a certain percentage of the purchase price down to buy a lot or unit. This way, even if property values decline, the owner still has some equity in the property. Without equity, the owner has little incentive to stick around and to keep paying his mortgage and assessments. An owner who has put a significant amount of his own money into a property is much less likely to walk away.

Steps like the ones outlined above may prevent your community from falling prey to real estate speculators who cut and run when property values decline, depriving the Association of its lifeblood – assessments.

SACHS SAX CAPLAN, P.L. PETER S. SACHS

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Understanding Your AMR transportation Coverage

June 2016 COBRUA REPORTER Page 13

Understanding Your AMR transportation CoverageBy Sarah Kirkwood, Account ManagerAMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE

THE FOLLOWING IS INFORMATION FOR ALL RESIDENTS OF CENTURY VILLAGE REGARDING YOUR COVERAGE FOR MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION WITH AMERICAN MEDI-CAL RESPONSE

911 Medical TransportationIN ANY AND ALL MEDICAL EMERGENCIES, YOU MUST CALL 911!This is the Medical Emergency Network of all Palm Beach County and Fire

Rescue will respond appropriately.Once transported, you will receive a billing statement from the Fire Depart-

ment. Contact them directly to discuss additional billing information they may need or to make co-payments depending on your insurance. AMR will not pay for transports nor is it a covered service, when transported by Fire Rescue.

If, at time of transport, you are medically stable, but still should go to the hospital, the County Rescue Paramedic will call AMR directly, and AMR will respond and transport you.

Your AMR contract allows us to bill your insurance, so you may be contacted for additional insurance information and co-pay information. ALL EMERGENCY TRANSPORTS ARE COMPLETELY COVERED BY YOUR AMR CONTRACT ONCE YOU PROVIDE AMR WITH ALL YOUR INSURANCE INFORMATION.

Additional Ambulance ServicesIt is important to notify anyone arranging ambulance or non-medical trans-

portation, that you have a contract with AMR. Some examples of Ambulance Transports are:

Ambulance transportation will be provided from Hospital to Hospital, as or-dered by your physician, for approved medical necessity and higher level of care.

Hospital discharges to skilled and rehab facilities or home, if medically nec-essary.

Skilled or Rehab facilities to medical appointments, if medically necessarySkilled or Rehab to hospital ERSkilled or Rehab to home if medically necessaryALL TRANSPORTATION WILL REQUIRE THE RESIDENT TO SHOW

THEIR CENTURY VILLAGE ID CARD. FOR ANY AMBULANCE TRIP THAT IS NOT A COVERED SERVICE, YOU MAY BE BILLED AT 40% OFF OF AMR’S PUBLISHED RATES.

Non-Medical Transportation Services (CABULANCE)Non-Medical services shall be available to all full-time and

part-time residents who permanently or temporarily are in need of wheelchair service. Services provided are within Palm Beach County. Any out-of-county trips are reviewed on a case by case basis.

Non-Medical services are for medical appointments only and the service is not to be used as a taxi service.

All Hospital transports can be scheduled for the same day. All home transports or Facility arranged transports must be

scheduled with AMR 24 hours prior to appointment. AMR will provide a wheelchair if the resident does not have

their own.All transportation will require the resident to show their ID card

and provide AMR with any and all insurance information

YOUR AMR CONTRACT APPLIES TO RESIDENTS OF CENTURY VILLAGE. IF AN OWNER OR RENTER CHANG-ES PERMANENT RESIDENCE TO A NURSING HOME OR ASSISTED LIVING HOME, HE/SHE IS NO LONGER COV-ERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT.

MOST IMPORTANTLY…ANY AND ALL COMMUNICATIONS FROM AMR TO YOU,

WHICH ASKS FOR PAYMENT, SHOULD BE TURNED OVER IMMEDIATELY TO THE COBRUA OFFICE FOR PROCESSING. DO NOT PAY AMR FOR ANY TRANSPORTATION WITHOUT CONSULTING THE COBRUA OFFICE

By Sarah Kirkwood, Account ManagerAMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE

THE FOLLOWING IS INFORMATION FOR ALL RESIDENTS OF CENTURY VILLAGE REGARDING YOUR COVERAGE FOR MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION WITH AMERICAN MEDI-CAL RESPONSE

911 Medical TransportationIN ANY AND ALL MEDICAL EMERGENCIES, YOU MUST CALL 911!This is the Medical Emergency Network of all Palm Beach County and Fire

Rescue will respond appropriately.Once transported, you will receive a billing statement from the Fire Depart-

ment. Contact them directly to discuss additional billing information they may need or to make co-payments depending on your insurance. AMR will not pay for transports nor is it a covered service, when transported by Fire Rescue.

If, at time of transport, you are medically stable, but still should go to the hospital, the County Rescue Paramedic will call AMR directly, and AMR will respond and transport you.

Your AMR contract allows us to bill your insurance, so you may be contacted for additional insurance information and co-pay information. ALL EMERGENCY TRANSPORTS ARE COMPLETELY COVERED BY YOUR AMR CONTRACT ONCE YOU PROVIDE AMR WITH ALL YOUR INSURANCE INFORMATION.

Additional Ambulance ServicesIt is important to notify anyone arranging ambulance or non-medical trans-

portation, that you have a contract with AMR. Some examples of Ambulance Transports are:

Ambulance transportation will be provided from Hospital to Hospital, as or-dered by your physician, for approved medical necessity and higher level of care.

Hospital discharges to skilled and rehab facilities or home, if medically nec-essary.

Skilled or Rehab facilities to medical appointments, if medically necessarySkilled or Rehab to hospital ERSkilled or Rehab to home if medically necessaryALL TRANSPORTATION WILL REQUIRE THE RESIDENT TO SHOW

THEIR CENTURY VILLAGE ID CARD. FOR ANY AMBULANCE TRIP THAT IS NOT A COVERED SERVICE, YOU MAY BE BILLED AT 40% OFF OF AMR’S PUBLISHED RATES.

Non-Medical Transportation Services (CABULANCE)Non-Medical services shall be available to all full-time and

part-time residents who permanently or temporarily are in need of wheelchair service. Services provided are within Palm Beach County. Any out-of-county trips are reviewed on a case by case basis.

Non-Medical services are for medical appointments only and the service is not to be used as a taxi service.

All Hospital transports can be scheduled for the same day. All home transports or Facility arranged transports must be

scheduled with AMR 24 hours prior to appointment. AMR will provide a wheelchair if the resident does not have

their own.All transportation will require the resident to show their ID card

and provide AMR with any and all insurance information

YOUR AMR CONTRACT APPLIES TO RESIDENTS OF CENTURY VILLAGE. IF AN OWNER OR RENTER CHANG-ES PERMANENT RESIDENCE TO A NURSING HOME OR ASSISTED LIVING HOME, HE/SHE IS NO LONGER COV-ERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT.

MOST IMPORTANTLY…ANY AND ALL COMMUNICATIONS FROM AMR TO YOU,

WHICH ASKS FOR PAYMENT, SHOULD BE TURNED OVER IMMEDIATELY TO THE COBRUA OFFICE FOR PROCESSING. DO NOT PAY AMR FOR ANY TRANSPORTATION WITHOUT CONSULTING THE COBRUA OFFICE

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Talking BooksBy Linda Anton

The Last Days by Joel C. Rosenberg Joel Rosenberg, born in 1967,

is an American communications strategist and author of The Last Jihad series, which includes The Last Day.

He retired from politics to begin a new career in writing with The Last Jihad, the first of a fictional series involving terrorism and how it relates to Bible prophecy. This book was written nine months before the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center. His fictional details are so close to the actual details of the September attack, that Rosenberg was interviewed on more than 160 radio and TV shows in less than 60 days after 9/11. The questions were less about the novel itself and more about the story behind the novel.

Interviewers wanted to know how he could write a work of fic-tion so close to an actual event. The Last Days is a political thriller in the near future. With Osama bin Laden dead, Saddam Hussein buried, while Baghdad lies in ruins, and the eyes of the world are now on Jerusalem. Senior White House advisor and US Secretary of State both arrive at the Gaza Strip Headquarters of Yasser Arafat for the signing of a new Arab-Israeli peace pact. On the table: a dramatic and po-tentially historic plan of which the Senior White House Advisor is the chief architect.

At the heart of the proposed treaty is the discovery of black gold deep underneath the Medi-terranean. There lies a tract of oil and gas that could offer riches for every Muslim, Christian and Jew in Israel and Palestine. The pact states that both sides must put behind them centuries of bitter and violent hostility in order to sign the treaty. Then, and only then will the United States help underwrite the billions of dollars of venture capital needed to turn the dream into reality. However, we all know that when the po-tential of greater good is on the table, especially when it involves peace, the potential of evil rears its ugly head. A must read for thriller lovers.

This book and other free Talk-ing Books are available to anyone who has visual impairment, or reason to not be able to hold a book steady. The free player is mailed directly to your home and is simple to use. Recorded books are easily ordered through the toll free or local number and are sent at no cost. When completed they are returned postage free.

Since 1931 JBI International continues its commitment to keep people connected to their joy of reading. For any questions or to register call Linda Anton, JBI Outreach Coordinator for the Palm Beaches (561) 598-9345 or (561) 732-8454.

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keep taxpayer dollars safe, and to help ensure that we always put the needs of patients first.

It’s unfortunate that criminals are increasingly targeting people age 65 or older for medical identity theft, including when someone illegally uses another person’s Medicare number. An identity thief may bill Medicare for expensive services that were never provided or overbill for provided services. This can lead to inaccuracies in medical records, which can mean delayed care or denied services for patients and impacts taxpayer funding.

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Because it is randomly gener-ated, there is no connection to any other personal identifying information. This new number will replace the Social Security-based number currently used on all

Medicare cards, and it’s designed to protect the personal information of Medicare beneficiaries.

We’ll begin mailing the newly designed Medicare cards in April 2018, and we’ll replace all cards by April 2019. If you’re a Medicare beneficiary, or soon will be, you don’t need to do anything, and you can start using your new card as soon as you get it.

When you get your new card, we’ll ask you to safely and securely destroy your current Medicare card. Make sure you bring the new card to your doctors’ appoint-ments, and always keep your new number confidential. This will help protect your personal identity and prevent medical identity fraud because identity thieves can’t bill Medicare without a valid Medicare number. Additionally, you and your health care providers will be able to use secure online tools that we’re developing that will sup-port quick access to your Medicare number when needed.

You’ll be hearing a lot more about this initiative in the com-ing weeks and months, and we’re also helping doctors and other healthcare providers get ready for the change. We want to make this process as easy as possible for everyone involved. Above all, we want to ensure that people with Medicare and healthcare providers know about these changes well in advance and have the information needed to ensure an easy transi-tion to the new card.

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Mansfield M ................. 1 BD / 1.5 BA ................... Ground floor w/newer central air. Stall shower in master bath. Enclosed patio. ........................................................................ $41,999Fanshaw N ................... 1 BD / 1.5 BA ................... Ground floor w/central air. Newer kitchen. Nice appliances. Newer carpet. Shutters on patio. .............................................$49,900Brighton E ..................... 1 BD / 1.5 BA ................... Ground floor unit near front gate. Panoramic lake view. Newer appliances. Stall shower in master bath............................. $51,123Brighton I ...................... 1 BD / 1.5 BA ................... Move-in condition. Newer laminate floors & carpet. Never used glass-top stove & refrigerator. ............................................$49,000Mansfield L ................... 2 BD / 1.5 BA ................... Outside corner unit. Needs some TLC. Tiled entrance. Great exposure. Can be rented immediately....................................$59,222Fanshaw M ................... 1 BD / 1 BA ...................... A rare over-sized Special “C” overlooking lake. Over-sized patio. Laminate flooring. ........................................................... $62,500Dorset F ......................... 2 BD / 1.5 BA ................... Bright outside corner unit. Tiled living area. Available furnished or unfurnished. ......................................................................$75,500Wolverton A ................. 1 BD / 1.5 BA ................... Lovely 3rd floor. Tile on the diagonal in living area. Updated appliances & A/C. Great lake view. ........................................$69,900Wolverton A ................. 1 BD / 1.5 BA ................... Recently remodeled kitchen, full bath & 1/2 bath. Updated A/C. Living area all tiled. Stall shower. .....................................$74,900Mansfield K .................. 2 BD / 1.5 BA ................... 1st fl unit. Remodeled kitchen. Remodeled master bath w/stall shower. Newer A/C. Enclosed patio. ................................... $74,999Dorset F ......................... 2 BD / 1.5 BA ................... Very bright outside corner unit. All tiled living area. Laminate flooring in bedroom. ...............................................................$75,500Fanshaw D .................... 2 BD / 1.5 BA ................... Ground floor corner unit w/lake view. Newer kitchen w/dishwasher. Walk-in shower in master bath....................................$75,900Guildford E ................... 2 BD / 1.5 BA ................... 2nd floor unit w/panoramic lake view. Tiled entry, dining area & kitchen. Tiled patio w/roll-ups. ..........................................$79,500Exeter D ........................ 2 BD / 1.5 BA ................... All tiled w/newer kitchen cabinets, counter-tops, & ceiling hi-hats. Stall shower. Beautiful water view. ................................$79,900Exeter B ......................... 2 BD / 1.5 BA ................... Lovely 2 bed/1.5 bath w/stall shower. All tiled, updated appliances, panoramic lake view. ..................................................$82,900Guildford B ................... 2 BD / 1.5 BA ................... Spotless & bright unit w/updated appliances, magnificent lake view & floors. Partially furnished. ........................................$85,900Hythe A ......................... 2 BD / 2 BA ...................... Special price for this 2 bed/2 bath w/lake view. Can be rented immediately. Bring all offers. ...............................................$89,750Cornwall B .................... 2 BD / 1.5 BA ................... Fantastic condo w/gorgeous lake view. Tiled to bedrooms. Updated master bath w/stall shower.........................................$89,900Dorset E ......................... 2 BD / 1.5 BA ................... Beautifully renovated unit. All tiled. Recently painted. Updated kitchen. Stall shower in master bathroom. ........................$89,900Dorset I ......................... 2 BD / 1.5 BA ................... Bright 2nd floor corner condo. Totally renovated & ready for occupancy. Just bring your furniture. ...................................... $89,990Mansfield L ................... 2 BD / 1.5 BA ................... Beautiful ground floor corner unit. Totally renovated. A/C approx 3 yrs old. Tankless water heater .......................................$94,900Fanshaw M ................... 2 BD / 1.5 BA ................... Beautifully renovated corner unit. Updated open kitchen w/ newer appliances. Lake view. ................................................ $109,900Newcastle C ................ 2 BD / 2 BA ...................... Lovely 2 bed, 2 bath tiled living area. Enclosed patio w/lake view. Stall shower in master bathroom. ................................ $109,900Newcastle A ................ 2 BD / 2 BA ...................... Immaculately clean. Freshly painted. Carpets replaced in living room & bedrooms. Lake view from patio. .....................$115,000Newcastle C ................ 2 BD / 2 BA ...................... Very clean. Move-in condition. Laminate flooring thru-out. Enclosed tile patio w/beautiful water view. ............................ $119,500Lincoln B ....................... 2 BD / 2 BA ...................... Beautiful unit. Newer kitchen appliances. High impact glass sliders on patio overlooking lake. .........................................$120,000Suffolk D ....................... 2 BD / 1.5 BA ................... Totally upgraded unit. Newer kitchen cabinets & appliances. Completely renovated bathrooms. .....................................$125,000Wolverton C ................. 2 BD / 2 BA ...................... Move-in condition. Fully furnished including flat-screen televisions. Magnificent water views. ............................................$140,000Lincoln B ....................... 2 BD / 2 BA ...................... Luxury corner unit w/lake view. Tiled living area. Updated kitchen. Glass sliders on patio. .................................................. $149,997Rexford C ..................... 2 BD / 2 BA ...................... Beautifully updated. Open kitchen w/elegant wood cabinets, top S/S appliances, tile on the diagonal. .......................... $159,900Newcastle A ................ 2 BD / 2 BA ...................... Executive Apt. Rare find. Largest unit in CV. Laminate floors except bedrooms. 2 walk-in closets. ...................................... $169,900Ainslie A ....................... 2 BD / 2 BA ...................... Panoramic lake view. 20” porcelain tile in living area. Updated bathroom. S/S appliances. Newer A/C. .......................... $169,900Guildford C .................. 2 BD / 1.5 BA ................... Must be seen to be believed. Totally renovated from top to bottom. Open concept. Beautiful water view. .......................$175,000Yarmouth B ................... 2 BD / 2 BA ...................... Exquisite open concept. Totally remodeled kitchen, bathrooms, laminate floors, carpeted bedrooms. ............................$237,500

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SilenceIn many, many cases the senior citizen lives alone. In many, many cases

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1. I break out in song. Songs from the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s. I have a lousy voice but so what. If I don’t remember the lyrics, I make them up. Sometimes I bang out a rhythm with my hands on a nearby surface. Sometimes I sing loud enough for the neighbors to shout at me “shut up’. And then I get a chance to answer back.

2. Whenever applicable, I slam shut drawers and doors with a loud bang.3. While eating, I clang the silverware on the dish in front of me.4. I turn the newspaper pages violently so each page makes a fluttering

sound.5. Many years ago I took a tap-dance class in the clubhouse and I still

have the shoes. If I can’t stand the quiet I put them on and tap my way around the condo.

6. I mix a glass of chocolate milk so I can hear the noise of the spoon hitting the inside of the glass.

7. And I have one last resort. When I was a young boy and complained to my mother that I didn’t have anything to do, her standard reply in Yiddish was ‘gai klop kup in vant’, which translates into go bang your head against the wall. The first time I used that method to break the silence I ended up with a terrible headache. Our condo walls are made of cinderblock and the only sound I heard was the loud ‘OW’ I shrieked when I made contact. And the cry of pain I uttered each time I touched the bump on my head or combed my hair. That method does break the silence, but it’s a high price to pay. I really haven’t used it again, but it’s still on my list.

I considered buying one of those old inventions called a ‘radio’ for times like this, but I couldn’t find any in the stores. I saw items such as PC, iPad, iPhone, eReader, Kindle, Nook, Alexa, tablet, Skype - but no radios.

That’s it. I’m stopping this story now. I’m tired of talking to myself. I’m going down to my car and turn on the radio. Maybe I’ll take a ride, cut some cowboy off, let him catch up with me, he’ll turn down his window and bawl me out. He won’t know why, but I’ll thank him for his words and continue on my way. Ah, for the pleasure of the spoken word.

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We’ve all done it. You go to the store with the best of intentions to buy healthy, but end up picking up a few “extras” in the form of processed foods and snacks as you go. But did you realize that the layout of the grocery store may be affecting your choices?

Stores are organized to get people to spend more money, and many of those purchases are for unhealthier food choices, dietician Christy Bris-sette writes for the Washington Post. Strategies employed by grocery stores include:

C a r e f u l l y p l a c e d p r o -duce. Fruits and veggies are usu-ally organized near the entrance of the store, which would seem like a positive. But Brissette says the place-ment helps you feel healthy about getting your produce, and then you are more likely to give into tempta-tion and buy less-healthy products in other parts of the store.

Ever -growing shopping carts. Stores are increasing the size of their shopping carts, making you more tempted to fill it up with impulse buys.

Holiday cheer. While we all complain about seeing Christmas candy go up before the Halloween decorations have even come down, we are still likely succumbing to the ploy. By placing holiday candy out early, the stores are putting the idea in your head to get treats for the holidays. Even if you don’t buy them right now, you will be more likely to grab them later.

Scent marketing. The smell of

a free sample of sausage cooking, or even the fake scents of pies or cookies that some stores pump through the air, will draw you to those sections of the store and make you hungry, increasing the likelihood that you will purchase something.

Checkout ais le tempta-tions. Easy grab and go food is usually placed here and buyers who have been healthy throughout the whole shopping trip may give into last-minute temptation.

However, there are ways to avoid this marketing manipulation.

Never go grocery shopping while hungry; you will be more tempted to buy unhealthy products.

Plan your meals for the week, and write out a shopping list of healthy foods. The National Institute on Ag-ing (NIA) offers a sample list to help you choose healthy foods and stay on a budget.

Shop the perimeter of the store and avoid the center aisles that usu-ally contain junk food, or save them for later when your cart is already full of more-nutritious food, nutritionist Lisa Young writes for HuffPost.

Try filling your tummy and keep-ing your mouth busy by drinking water or chewing gum, nutritionist Leslie Bonci told the Today show.

Stay away from free samples, which

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I was devoted to her and spent all my time after school helping her in many little ways. (My sister and brother were always playing outside with their friends.) When she did the family ironing I was there by her

side to help her fold each piece, so she could finish sooner. I also liked to help her with the cooking, and learned a great deal from her.

It was during these times that Mama would reminisce and tell me many stories about her childhood in Romania. She once told me that she had been apprenticed as a seamstress to learn how to sew instead of going to school and getting an education, which was typical for girls at that time.

In the following poem, dated 1966, I wrote about my dear Mama:

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paring…The family meals with much love

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stead of grits).Homemade noodles, coffee cake,

gefilte fishes,Those were some of her specialty

dishes.Never resting, no time for some

relaxing,Struggling with chores sometimes

much too taxing.Mama knew so well how to stretch

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no other.That is how I remember my dear

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No one is saying not to be nice to people — but when it comes to unsolicited calls or e-mails, it’s best to be wary of intentions.

In every minute of every day, 244 new cyber threats are launched on average. These threats include mal-ware that steals passwords and al-lows your smartphone or computer to be hacked, ransomware that forces you to pay to have a device unlocked, and phishing attempts to steal your identity. Today’s online scams are effective because they’ve got a new focus: leveraging some of our most admirable human traits to make us fall for fraud.v

IndustriousnessKnowing you’re a diligent

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Advice: Slow down. Think be-fore clicking on a link — especially during high activity times such as the upcoming holidays. Don’t trust subject lines such as “Immediate ac-tion required.” They are commonly used by scammers. Be especially vigilant on Thursdays, peak day for malicious emails.

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The Kabbalah teaches that each individual has his or her own Satan, so it makes perfect sense to have an individual Creator too. “The Creator is an energy force of the ultimate good.” The Creator had created the “evil” force for us and to reveal these two opposite energies not by fighting, but by combining these two forces. I try to remember this as quoted by Kabbalist Dr. Michael Laitman and as I spell it out to the reader. This ideology is also spelled out in the Holy Zohar teaching us that this is a marriage, as I have written this before in a past article. Do we all need a Deity inside of us to help correct this evil we are born with from our past lifetime? Is this Deity the ves-sel that the Ravs speak of that we all have big or small to receive the Light (correction)? Or are these two energies one of the white cartoon figures of an angel that sits on one shoulder, moreover the other one a red devil that sits on the opposite shoulder trying to persuade us to do good or evil? And now this does not seem so farfetched making it a pretty good illustration, not of our conscience, but rather what ener-gies reside inside each and every human being on this planet. Each person has his or her own Deity, therefore the more than one Deity, Rav Ashlag teaches.

The main corrections are three-fold in this world by the number one correction that is this sexual perversion we all seem to have. By perversion I mean breaking this natural law that sex is sacred between a man and a woman in love and including the Creator to partake in this loving embrace of sexual intercourse. Anything else is a sexual perversion. And then, as taught, that males have to correct more than females and the fact that males are, as we say, always-horny allowing temptations to take them over at a moment’s notice.

The other great corrections are money and the greed also attached to the filth. Nature condemns and punishes by creating at lacking of something positive in our lives. Nature is unyielding. No warnings are given for any infractions against these natural laws set forth in this universe only judgment.

I watch a television show named Forensic Files a lot and I would say that these true murders feature as their motives, 98% of the time, to be sex, money and greed. Very rarely are there other motives for the com-mitted murders. Moreover, males are more apt to commit murders than females.

The only rule of thumb is the treat others as you want to be treated by allowing the good of your personal Creator inside of you to shine forth.

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Are You a Good Self Advocate? When you are a patient in the hospital or in a doctor’s office, or trying

to get services, you must be able to make your needs known and stand up for your rights. Here are a few pointers to help you better navigate the health care and social service systems.

Before you go to the doctor’s office or call an agency, have a list of questions to ask and make sure you understand the answers you are given. Keep a list on the refrigerator of your medications and special needs in case of an emergency or pending hospitalization.

When speaking to a doctor you want to be sure you understand your diagnosis and what impact it will have on your life and family. You want to be aware of what medications he/she is prescribing, what they are expected to do, how they interact with medications, vitamins, and supplements, and any of its side effects. Also, ask about any community resources that may relate to your diagnosis. An example would be some-one diagnosed with macular degeneration who may need information on the Lighthouse for the Blind or low vision aids.

If you end up in the emergency room you should be able to clearly describe your situation at home. Are you living alone? Is there anyone

at home who can help care for you when you are discharged from the hospital? What medical equipment do you have at home, such as grab bars, a hospital bed, a walker, or a shower chair?

When calling an agency be prepared with a list of questions. You should include information on what you or the person you are calling for needs and who, if anyone is available to meet those needs.

Being a good advocate also includes letting your elected officials know your concerns. Write and visit with your elected officials. Greet them when they come to Century Village. If you have an issue of con-cern prepare a statement describing the issue, how it impacts on your life, and what you would like your elected official to do about it. The Florida Legislature meets in March and April and will be considering many laws that impact your life as a condo owner, renter, or senior. Your elected officials need to know how their decisions in Tallahassee or Washington impact you.

Here are ten steps to help you become an effective self-advocate:1. Believe in yourself2. Realize you have rights3. Discuss your concerns with your service provider4. Get the facts in writing 5. Use the chain of command to solve a problem-ask to speak to a

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Congratulations and many healthy returns to Mel Leppo who has just reached his 100th birthday. He is surely a good advertisement for play-ing tennis!

The 2017/18 season for play in our various Leagues ended the week of March 12th. However, as I am submitting this article in advance of our final games, I cannot tell you the final results. But, I do know that while matches were challenging, out-comes could often have gone either way, and perhaps the biggest chal-lenge this season, especially in the early stages, came from the weather. The ladies alone had at least three rain-outs to reschedule in the first 6 weeks. But whatever the results may be, they will definitely represent not only outstanding play, but real sportsmanship by everyone involved, and I believe sportsmanship is a truly important component of the game.

On the tennis/social side, 48 play-ers (often with a waiting list) signed up in advance for 9:00 am, 10:00 am and 11:00 am sessions for each of the 3 Sunday tournaments in March. With the final tournament now hav-ing been held for the 2017/18 season, I want to publicly thank Mike Smith for his hard work. And I especially want to acknowledge and thank him for his strenuous efforts to set up compatible teams and games (not so easy!) to ensure everyone always had the best game possible. Sincere thanks also to all our sponsors for helping to make all our tournaments this season such very well attended successes as well as to Lois Monaker Moss and Helene Lechtner for their devoted catering skills and efforts.

I reported last month about the success of our Family Feud Night run by Nancy Getlin, Wendy Goldberg and Jay Goldberg, a Square Dance with a professional caller and 8 danc-ers organized by Suzy and Richard Gell, and a group outing to the Del-ray Tennis Tournament organized by Dennis Spitzer, all of which have be-come fun and popular annual events. However, and I admit to being highly

prejudiced, the outstanding event at the end of February was definitely a visit by Angela Buxton, who was a singles finalist at both Wimble-don and Roland Garros in 1956, as well as a doubles champion at both tournaments the same year with her beloved friend and partner, Althea Gibson. A 46-minute film entitled The Match was followed by a Q&A during which Ms. Buxton elaborated on the film’s graphic depictions of the discrimination encountered by Ms. Gibson and herself. The film described how, while on tour, Ms. Gibson often had to change clothes and sleep in her car because hotels refused to admit her because of her color, while Ms. Buxton was barred from membership by many major tennis clubs because she was a Jew. Having been unable to use the Party Room for this event, it was run by the Tennis Club in a totally collabora-tive partnership with Congregation Torah Ohr Men’s Club and Temple Beth Shalom, and it attracted more than 100 people from inside and outside Century Village. As someone who was intimately involved in orga-nizing the event, with tremendous support from Michael Hammer-man, Jeff Waldman, Nancy Getlin, Wendy Goldberg, Jay Goldberg and David Love, representing all three organizations (with some overlap),I also want to publicly thank those in leadership positions at Congregation Torah Ohr and Temple Beth Shalom, who gave us their immediate sup-port, with special thanks to the latter synagogue for generously hosting the event and providing us with the absolutely perfect venue.

Sadly, I am also taking this op-portunity to report the passing of Rena Pollak, a beloved member, who was actively involved with our Club for more than 20 years. I know her warm presence and support will be very much missed by her family and friends, inside and outside our Club.

Not wishing to end on a sad note, next season’s events are already be-ing planned, so stay tuned!!

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Tips for Avoiding Health Care Fraud or Health Insurance Fraud:

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Do not do business with door-to-door or telephone salespeople who tell you that medical services or equipment are free.

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Alert your pharmacist and physician immediately if your medication causes adverse side effects or if your condition does not improve.

Use caution when purchasing drugs on the Internet. Do not purchase medications from unlicensed online dis-tributors or those who sell medications without a prescription. Reputable online pharmacies will have a seal of approval called the Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Site (VIPPS), provided by the Association of Boards of Pharmacy in the United States.

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By Stanley Siegel

Cobrua, which is our Um-brella Association, works on behalf of the sixteen au-tonomous Associations that are represented in Century Village West (CVW). Cobrua committees put together pro-posals for the Associations, who in turn either approve or reject what is presented. Some examples are Comcast Cable and the AMR contract.

The purpose is clear. Rath-er than sixteen Associations attempting to get proposals, the Cobrua Committee work-ing in conjunction with the Associations, puts it together for them. When there is more than one vendor available, we get proposals. Since As-sociations are required to get competitive bids whenever possible, Cobrua performs this function. Also, the low-est bid does not always have to be accepted, but in the majority of situations, that is the one accepted.

Cobrua is required to pub-lish a newspaper, which we do, for ten months during the calendar year, and it is financially successful. Our publication keeps residents informed as to what is oc-curring in the village, plus it features many diversified ar-ticles submitted by residents as well as our government representatives.

Cobrua’s Community Af-fairs Committee is the liaison to the West Boca Commu-nity Council (we have a seat on the Executive Board). A dialogue is constantly main-tained with local, state and federal representatives on behalf of issues affecting the residents of our village.

If a question or situation occurs with any billing or transport issues with AMR (American Medica l Re -sponse), we will intercede on behalf of our residents.

Cobrua conducts nine - ten monthly meetings with its

Executive Board (sixteen Association presidents and past Cobrua presidents) as well as nine delegate meet-ings in the Party Room of the Clubhouse. All residents are invited to attend the del-egates meeting.

Management and Operations

Committee (M&O)

This Committee came into existence in 1994. CVW be-came an active and function-ing community commenc-ing in 1979. An Agreement (1994) was hammered out between the H. Irwin Levy Group, owners of Century Village, and Cobrua, rep-resenting the sixteen As-sociations’ residents. As a result of a lawsuit, the court instructed both Parties to come up with a workable Agreement, which they did. The Agreement stipulated that the Committee consist of no more than seven (7) members.

M&O was to act on behalf of the 5,712 unit owners in seeing that the living con-ditions remained at a high level. M&O was mandated to review and approve the annual budget for Borec, Inc. and CenWest Communities, Inc. Borec, Inc. is responsible for recreation activities (club-house, swimming pools) and CenWest the common ele-ments and services needed to run a village of our size. The M&O Committee approves what is being done in CVW on behalf of the residents. The Committee is comprised of former corporate execu-tives in both financial and human resources, and busi-ness experienced individuals. We proudly can claim that this group is dedicated to see that the standard of living in CVW remains at the highest-level at the most reasonable cost.

M&O works closely with our entertainment director who has provided us with quality entertainment dur-

ing the season as well as off-season. We have maintained a reasonable ticket price level, particularly when you see the cost of the tickets on the outside for some of the same shows we have.

Borec, Inc. and CenWest Communities, Inc. are pri-vate corporations and our Committee does everything in its power to protect the interest of all unit owners. M&O reports to the Execu-tive Board and the delegates monthly about our meetings with Management (in ac-cordance with the mandate given the Committee and the bylaws of Cobrua). This is the Committee’s only responsi-bility to Cobrua. Nowhere is the Committee responsible or required to be linked to the officers of Cobrua. The functions and responsibilities of Cobrua and M&O are com-pletely opposite and not over-lapping in any way, shape or manner.

The Association

Each one is a separate corporation under Chapter 718 Fl. Statute, the Condo-minium Act. As a corpora-tion, it is run by a board of directors who select the of-ficers. Everything within the boundaries of the Associa-tion, with the exclusion of the satellite pool, is the Board’s responsibility (maintenance, finances, insurance, general upkeep such as irrigation, landscaping, etc.) If there is a problem in the Association a unit owner must approach the Board’s directors to rem-edy the problem. Fifteen As-sociations have contracted with First Service Residen-tial and one Association has contracted with Quest Mgmt. Group to provide the services needed to undertake the run-ning and upkeep of the Asso-ciation. Boards are required to meet at least twice a year (budget meeting and annual meeting). It is the Board’s sole responsibility to run the business of the corporation on behalf of its unit owners.

First Service Residential

The Management Com-pany that fifteen Associa-tions have contracted with to provide the necessary services for the Association to function. Examples are janitorial, bookkeeping and accounting, landscaping, ir-rigation, maintenance, etc. First Service Residential will work with the Associa-tion to get competitive bids when required, offer guid-ance at Board meetings and handle the sale and rental agreements on behalf of the Association.

First Service Residential works closely with Cobrua, Associations and the county in preparing for hurricanes.

Borec/Cen WestBorec, Inc. administers

the clubhouse as well as the various recreational facilities in CVW. They offer classes to residents, a library, meet-ing rooms, a party room for functions our clubs and As-sociations may want to hold, a fitness center, billiard room and provides entertainment throughout the years wheth-er it be live shows or movies.

CenWest Communities, Inc. is responsible for the common element areas out-side the domain of the Asso-ciations. This includes road-ways, lighting, security, bus service (both internal and external), landscaping of the premises, offices that take care of the administrative functions, resident ID’s, auto decals, in-house TV channel and all other functions.

As we stated at the outset of this article, this is meant to give everyone an idea of what the functions of each CVW element is responsible for.

I believe the items outlined in this article will give every-one an idea of the responsi-bilities of each group.

Functions Of Various Entities Of Century Village West

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CORNWALL A 2/1.5, 2nd floor, CORNER, immaculate, newly renovated kitchen with quartz counter top, lots of windows all around the apt, tile in living area, no popcorn on ceiling in living area, ceiling has a smooth finish, brand new hot water heater, furnished well, screened patio w/pull downs overlooking beautiful lake view, walk to house of worship, clubhouse & shopping ...............................................$149,000

CORNWALL E Yearly Rental, 2/1.5, 3rd floor, unfurnished, tile throughout, updated kitchen, newer vanity in bathroom, screened patio w/accordion shutters over looking beautiful lake view, walk to house of worship & clubhouse ..........................................$1100/monthly

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No one likes to be treated like just another cog in a wheel. In an age of assembly lines, standardization of products, and ‘high tech’ mentality, most of us have just about had it being treated like we’re in a fac-tory. Particularly when it comes to dental care.

“Everyone’s an individual, and deserves to be treated like one,” says longtime favorite Boca Raton dentist, Dr. Alan Wishneff, whose offices are on the second floor of the Plaza at Boca Hamptons. “Al-though many dental procedures appear alike, their individualized attention can make all the differ-ence between a satisfied patient and an unsatisfied one.” He notes that from the outset, a key element in patient satisfaction is listening carefully to the patient. “The way a patient chooses to explain his or her needs is as important as the substance of their explanation.” he notes. “We often deal with patients who express varying degrees of anxiety or fear, and that colors their expectations. I instruct my staff to be sensitive to this and try to allay the anxiety. It may mean spending extra time with the patient in order to listen and educate.”

Individualized patient carestarts outside the office

Dr. Wishneff’s staff recognizes that patient care often takes place out-side the office. “When a patient calls with a toothache or other problem, we know they want to be treated right away, not two weeks from now,” observes Ilene Leventhal, office manager. “We’re dealing with people who need attention and can’t afford to wait.”

Preventive or routinecare needs individualized at-

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But the patient-centered philoso-phy also extends to patients who are not in pain.

Our dental hygienist spends all her professional time cleaning teeth and teaching patients how to avoid dental crises. But each dental cleaning (called a ‘prophy’ – short for ‘prophylaxis’) is as dif-ferent as the individual patient she treats. “Some mouths are more

A tradition of experienced, dedicated and up-to-date care.“I’ve always been a ‘people person,’ the kind who finds other people in-teresting and derives enjoyment from working with and helping others. When I started practicing dentistry in 1980, I found that I really liked this part of being a dentist. Today, more than 25 years later, this is still what motivates me to come to work each day and give my best. I get a charge out of being with people and meeting them, learning about them, interact-ing with them and playing a role in their oral health and ability to smile proudly. And it’s a natural part of this process to want to provide not just dentistry but excellent care, from offering quality clinical services to be-ing personally dedicated. The reward for me is providing great results to a real person. My satisfaction only comes when you’re satisfied, and for that I strive to keep my skills sharp and my capabilities current with the latest and most effective methods.”

sensitive than others to prophies, so we have to adapt procedures to accommodate individual patient needs,” she points out. Preventive care mandates that patients be well-informed about periodontal (gum) disease so as to avoid costly, time-consuming and sometimes uncomfortable conditions from occurring. According to Ingrid, our hygienist, “Each person’s life-style differs also, and that may have different implications for their dental hygiene.” Eating habits, diets, brushing, flossing regimes, whether the patient wears den-tures, takes certain medications, all affect things like mouth odor, tooth color, puffiness or bleeding of gums.

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Even the follow-up scheduling of patients for recall appointments should take into consideration their individual needs. Some-times patients need to return every 3 months, sometimes every 6 months, sometimes only once a year. The individualized attention given patients at Dr. Wishneff’s assures a dental health program tailored just for them.

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Century Village entertainment

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This is just a sample of the upcoming shows, please go to www.centuryvillagetheater.com/boca_raton/ for the complete list.

Lou Villano Presents The Paul Anka Songbook Tribute ShowSaturday, April 7 at 8 pm

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Michaels & MitchellSaturday, April 14 at 8 pm

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Frank Wilson & The Motown-Philly ExperienceSaturday, April 21 at 8 pm

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Death Notice Double-Cross Be careful with obituaries—scam artists are readingby Sid Kirchheimer, AARP Bulletin

\More con artists are targeting the recently deceased by combing through obituary notices.

Publicly sharing personal informa-tion is risky enough in everyday life. It gets worse in death. It’s never wise to let strangers know your name, ad-dress, birth date, birthplace, family members’ names or even hobbies, whether you post the info on social media, take surveys or fill out prod-uct registration forms. But obituaries can take the risk to a whole new level. When published in newspapers and websites, they can spoon-feed scam-mers the precise nuggets they need.

We all want to acknowledge a loved one’s life completed. But be aware that the devil is in the details. The more personal facts you provide in an obit, the greater risk of scams—for the departed and survivors alike.

When it’s time to write the notice, give the deceased’s age but leave out the birth date, middle name, home address, birthplace and mother’s maiden name. Don’t even include the names of family survivors. This last advice will be hard to follow, but otherwise you put family members at risk of scams like these.

Identity TheftEach day, thousands of dead people

fall victim to identity theft—costing their survivors pain and financial loss. Nearly 800,000 people a year are specifically targeted after death, be-cause no one’s checking their credit reports. With details gleaned from an obit, crooks can often purchase or figure out the person’s Social Se-

curity number to fraudulently open credit card accounts, apply for loans or even file tax returns to collect re-funds. (The first five digits of a Social Security number are linked to a time and place of birth.)

So spare the details in an obit. And quickly send requests to each of the major credit-reporting bu-reaus—Equifax, Experian and Tran-sUnion—to flag the person’s account as “deceased.” This permanently stops new credit from being issued in the person’s name. You’ll need a certified copy of the death certificate, proof that you are the executor or spouse and other details about the deceased.

You should also notify the Social Security Administration (800-772-1213), the IRS, banks, insurers, brokerages, credit card issuers and mortgage companies, in case scam-mers approach them. Also, close down accounts on social media sites

such as Facebook and Twitter.Grandparents ScamScammers use names published in

obits to pose as grandchildren of the deceased, calling grieving survivors with sob stories about being mugged or arrested and needing money. Re-search shows that with any scam, your vulnerability is highest in the three years after a major stress. Obits are pure gold for scammers, who can target grieving spouses immediately following the death and seem cred-ible by citing names.

In the early days of this now-wide-spread scam, AARP’s West Virginia chapter discovered its magnitude by interviewing recent scam victims and finding a common thread: All reported having had a recent death in the family, and all had published obituaries listing the names of the grandchildren.

deceptive debt CollectionCrooks often call spouses, children

or siblings to make a claim that survi-vors must repay the deceased’s debts. Not true. Unless you cosigned the obligation or are otherwise legally responsible, debts are paid from the estate—not from the pockets of rela-tives. Anyone saying otherwise is de-ceiving the grieving for a quick buck.

Fictitious Life InsuranceIn another name-dropper, self-

described insurance agents and at-torneys get in touch with survivors to claim the departed took out a huge (but often “secret”) life insurance policy. But before benefits can be collected, a final premium (or taxes, handling fees, etc.) must be paid. Legit insurance companies don’t request upfront fees by wire transfer or prepaid debit card.

BurglaryIf the deceased’s address and the

time of the memorial service are in the obit, burglars know when to strike the unoccupied home, as well as those of neighbors paying respects. Leave the home address out and have a friend or neighbor forgo the funeral to keep watch.

Conning ClairvoyantsAlthough reports of this scam

are rare in the United States, it recently led authorities in Britain to warn against publishing obits at all. Reason: They can be fodder for scammers who seek payments from survivors in exchange for supposed messages from beyond the grave—and threaten an evil curse if money doesn’t arrive.

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Sun. April 1 2:00 pm*Sun April 1 8:00 pmMon. April 2 8:00 pmTues. April 3 2:00 pm

WONDERPG, 113 MIN.Based on a New York Times

Bestseller, this heartwarming and inspirational drama tells the story of Auggie Pullman, a boy with facial de-formities who starts out 5th grade by mainstreaming into a public school. Told with great compassion, the film demonstrates how his classmates and the greater community find the compassion to accept him. The movie stars Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, Jacob Tremblay, Izabela Vidovic and Mandy Patinkin.

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this drama that takes place in Coney Island in the 1950s. With a charming cast of characters, the film tells the story of a middle-aged carousel op-erator, his long-suffering wife and the visitor who turns their lives upside-down. The film stars Jim Belushi, Kate Winslet, Justin Timberlake and Juno Temple.

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with questions of patriotism, family and grief as a former Navy Corpsman decides not to bury his son slain in the Iraq War in Arlington Cemetery but to take him home to suburban New Hampshire and bury him there. His old buddies from his Marine Corps service in Vietnam travel with him and along the way they share memories of their service together. Steve Carell, Bryan Cranston and Laurence Fishburne star in the film.

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BILLIARD CLUBBy Marvin Katz

I was remiss in mentioning that besides having a Team Captain Lori Scarnecchia, the team also has a Co-Captain, Harold Feldman. He is also involved with Lori in everything the team does. Thanks to Lori and Harold.

On the 12th of February we played Wynmoor at home. This time not only did they have their big guns back, but as a team we played very badly. We lost this match 22 to 13. There are no excuses.

We played like we were a last place team. It seems everybody on our team had an off night at the same time. Even our top shooters played poorly. That’s enough of crying onto our pool tables.

Our next match was against Valencia Shores on 19th of February at their clubhouse. If we lost we would be tied with them for first place. If we won we would be two games ahead of them and in first place alone. The team of Henry and Jon played very well. They won 9 games and lost 4. The other two teams split their games, one winning 7 the other winning 6. That gave us the 22 needed to win the match. That now puts us in first place with a record of 10 wins and 3 losses. Our magic number to clinch first place is one. If we win one of our last two games or Valencia Shores losses one of their last two games we end the season in first place.

We played Palm Isles at home February 26th and we lost 22 to 17. Therefore, we have not clinched first place for Century Village with this match. We have one more game to finish the season.

However, the team that was close to us for first place, Valencia Shores, also played tonight and they won. That leaves us in the same position we were before. We need one game. A win by us or a loss by them and we are in first place, otherwise we are tied for first.

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Hurricane Season runs from June 1 – November 30 of each year, however the peak of the season has historically been later in the summer as the sea tem-peratures get much warmer. This typi-cally occurs in late August to September. There are many sources of hurricane information available to us here in South Florida. Palm Beach County Division of Emergency Management offers a very informative website that includes a down-loadable annual Hurricane Guide in pdf format. www.pbcgov.com/dem/hurricane.

This addition of Fire Rescue Fast Facts will address some commonly asked ques-tions that compliment these resources. Let’s begin.

What is a storm surge?Storm surge is associated with a rising

of the ocean water surface which occurs offshore due to a low pressure weather system. These exerting forces combined with high winds push the ocean’s surface towards the coast causing heavy surges and mass flooding. The damages of a storm surge can vary depending on what the tide level is at the time of impact.Do I have to evacuate if I live on an up-

per floor?You must evacuate if your residence

falls within the evacuation zone.If you live above grade on an upper

floor such as a multi-level condo build-ing or in a coastal area high rise within the evacuation zone, it is important to consider that the high winds associated with hurricanes are stronger on the upper floors than they are on the ground floor.

Another consideration is that the power to the structure and the facilities may not be in order if the ground floor is flooded nor will it be safe for occupants. Emergency responders will also have dif-ficulties reaching you if you need help not just during the storm, but possibly after the storm as well.Is filling up the bathtub with water an

old wives tale?Actually, no it isn’t. Filling up the

bathtub provides a large but limited water supply for after the storm in case the water supply is interrupted. Water Sterilization will be necessary which can be done in either of two common ways.

1. Boil the water for 5min and allow to cool (good to have a barbeque grill on hand if the power is out also)

2. Place 5 drops of bleach into each gallon of water.If I trim my trees before a storm, will it

get picked up?The advice here is NOT to wait until

the storm is approaching to trim your

trees and vegetation. Solid Waste Au-thority (SWA) will be working very hard before and after a storm so reducing heavy vegetation on your property should be done before the hurricane season starts in June. SWA will pick up to up to 6 cubic yards of vegetation if placed at the curb on regularly scheduled collection days (each piece cannot exceed either 50lbs. or 6’ in length.Are there any tips for what to do when a

named storm is approaching?Have an emergency evacuation plan

is probably the best tip. If you plan to weather the storm (pun intended), then take pictures of your home and belong-ings for insurance purposes. Check your policies ahead of time since no changes can be made once a named storm has de-veloped. Think about what life might be like without power for a few days or even a week. Things like ATM withdrawals, laundry, and picking up your prescription medications should all be done in advance.Should I drain my in-ground swimming

pool before the storm?No. Letting up to 12” of water out of

your swimming pool is one thing, but draining it can cause heavy damage once the earth gets saturated with water due to flooding. The adjacent ground will create pressure against the walls of an empty swimming pool causing damage, cracking and catastrophic failure of the structural walls of the pool itself. Adding pool chemicals to the pool ahead of the storm is also a recommended practice as long as it is not greater than a 20%-30% boost in the routine shock levels.

There are many things to cover when it comes to hurricane preparedness as well as ways to stay safe in the preparation process. Next month we will cover com-mon causes of injury in the post-storm period including the safeguards of using a gas powered portable generator. Until next time, share this information and take care of each other.

“Hurricanes”

“B-HYTHES’’ meet the first Sunday of each month, at 10:00 a.m. pool side.

BABY BOOMER’S SOCIAL CLUB – Come join us and the youngen’s of CV & make new friends. Meet 4th Tuesday every month. Call Beverly for more info. 917-846-2615.

BILLIARD CLUB OF CVW meets 2nd Tuesday of each month, 2:30 pm, Room F. Call Marvin 561-221-7153 for info.

BIOGRAPHY CLUB - Lecture and discussion on the lives of famous, in-famous and little-known people who had interesting and exciting lives. We meet at 10:30 a.m. the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month October to April in Room B, Clubhouse. Free admission. Everyone welcome. Any questions call Paul Thorner, 482-6784.

BOCA CENTURY ART CLUB meets every Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Art Room at Clubhouse. Patti, 724-549-3911.

BOCA CENTURY CANCER RE-SEARCH meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month in Temple Beth Shalom at 10 a.m. Louise Paborsky 483-4612.

BOCA CENTURY TENNIS CLUB meets the last Friday of every month at 12:45 p.m. in the Clubhouse, Rm. A. co-Presidents Nancy Getlin 561-488-3873, Jay Goldberg 516-805-7327

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Meets 2nd Thurs of every month throughout the year, Room G, 1pm. Contact info: Susan 561-923-9597, sgittelman01@gmail.com, Helene 561-757-6302, he-leneharris@mac.com, Carol 561-465-5425, carol_910@bellsouth.net

BROTHERHOOD-TEMPLE BETH SHALOM breakfast is held on the last Sunday of each month in the Temple auditorium. Dues are $18 per year. 483-5557.

CANADIAN CLUB meets 2nd Mon-dayof month. Dec.-Mar. We welcome new members, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Party Room - refreshments. Call Ros 561-367-3489.

CENTURY BOCA FISHING CLUB meets 9:30am 1st Tuesday of each month Sept-May in Clubhouse Party Room. Fishing trips, contests, prizes, speakers. Bagels & coffee for members. George 504-9465.

CHESS CLUB meets every Thursday, 7-10pm, Clubhouse Library. Contact Johnny Kelman 561-617-5137 for info.

COMPUTER & TABLET CLUB meets the 1st Thursday of the month, 1:30 p.m. in the Media Room. All skill levels invited. Free! For info call Fred Hadley, 372-1772.

CREATIVE STITCHER’S CLUB meets each Wednesday, 10am-12noon, Room H. For info call Mady 305-778-5501

CVBR GARDEN GROUP meets 1st Wednesday of each month (during winter & spring), 11am, Clubhouse. We welcome new members and suggest contacting us for information. Call Irvin, 845-300-8755.

CVW SHUFFLEBOARD CLUB meet-ings are held the 4th Sunday of each month in the MUSIC room at 10:00 a.m. New members always welcome. Call Larry at 487-3874. Club plays daily from 8:30 to noon.

DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS CHAPTER 133 meets 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Boca Com-munity Center, 201 W. Palmetto Pk.

Rd.

DORSET ASSN. MONTHLY MEETING – 3rd Friday of the month, Music Room, 10AM.

DREAM TEAM SOCIAL CLUB New members call Larry Lustgarten 672-1036. Call for meeting dates.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB games Mon-Wed, 6:30pm, Sat. 12:30-3pm, Room A. Mon-Wed games call Marty 483-6421, Sat game call Ron 883-5511.

FRENCH CONVERSATION & MU-SIC CLUB meets 2nd and 4th Thurs-day of month, 2:30 p.m., Room D2 of Clubhouse. Must speak French. Call Hetty for info., 487-7326.

HADASSAH CHAPTER meets 3rd Wednesday of month, 12:00 Noon, Temple Beth Shalom. Call Pauline 487-1305

HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS CLUB meets 2nd Sunday Oct.-May at 5:30 p.m. in Room A Clubhouse. Stanley, 852-4817.

ISRAELI CLUB – meets every Wed, 7:30 p.m., Exercise Room. All Hebrew speaking people invited. Lectures on current events, history of Israel, singing, jokes. Baruch 917-965-5961, Micha 718-544-7285.

ITALIAN-AMERICAN CLUB meet-ings held Sept.-April 3rd Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Clubhouse Party Room. Refreshments will be served. Nancy, 483-4716.

JOKE CLUB – meets every Thurs, 7:00 - 7:45 p.m., Room H. Participants may tell jokes or just listen to jokes. Baruch 917-665-5961, Hy 917-817-4844.

LATINOS & FRIENDS meets 4th Friday of each month, 6 p.m., Party Room. Contact Ricardo 754-245-4163.

NA’AMAT USA meets 3rd Thursday of every month. 1PM, Party Room.. Call Marlene, (561) 470-2208 or Doris, (561) 961-4912.

NEW CVW GOLF CLUB — meets 4th Monday of each month, 10 a.m., Room H, clubhouse. Contact Steve, 487-3004.

NEW FRIENDS OF CVW meets December thru March. Call for more information. Harriett, 483-8910; Marilyn 631-974-2214.

NEW MANSFIELD SOCIAL CLUB meets 4th Sunday of every month at 11 a.m. in the party room of clubhouse. Program following meeting. Call Net-tie for info. 470-1499.

PAP CORP OF BOCA CENTURY – meets 3rd Tues of month Sept-May, 9:30-11:30am. Bagels & coffee. Must RSVP Ellen 561-477-6982.

PHILADELPHIA CLUB — Meets 3rd Sunday of each month at Clubhouse Party Room. Entertainment & Brunch. Call Jordan 477-7501, 215-669-3914.

PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB meets 2nd & 4th Wed of each month, 2-3:30pm, Media Room. Call Mort 465-2864, 505-235-9278.

POETRY CLUB meets 1st & 3rd Monday of each month (except major holidays) Room H, 2pm. Some of us write poetry, others just appreciate it. Sue, 561-886-8258.

REPERTORY THEATRE GROUP of Century Village West, meets the 2nd Friday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the Party Room at Clubhouse. Phyllis, 483-3129.

SCRABBLE CLUB meets every Fri-day, 1-4 p.m. Room G. Call Brenda, 705-5592. SINGLE MINGLE – Lets Eat Out Together! Dines out 2nd Sunday every month. Meet in lobby in front of Box Office, 4:30 pm. Different restaurant each month. Reservations required. Leslie 561-706-6800.SECOND GENERATION-CHIL-DREN OF HOLOCAUST SURVIV-IORS OF CV BOCA meets 1st Monday of each month, November thru May, 1PM, Room I Clubhouse. For info call Sonja 347-210-0501, Karen 917-620-8731.SISTERHOOD TEMPLE BETH SHA -LOM CVBRW - Sisterhood meeting is on the 4th Monday in the Temple at 10 a.m. Continental breakfast and entertainment. All are welcome. Call 477-4955 for more info. TEMPLE BETH SHALOM meets 3rd Sunday of the month, 9:30 a.m. in the Temple. Continental breakfast & entertainment. All are welcome. Call 483-5557 for more info.

UFT/RETIRED TEACHERS CHAP-TER - Meets 2nd Tuesday each month Dec.-April, Temple Anshei Shalom, Delray Beach.

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 10556 meets every 3rd Sat., Veterans Park Palmetto Pk. Rd. bet. Lyons & 441, 9:30am. All Welcome! Call Ralph Shear 482-4032VILLAGE PEOPLE SOCIAL CLUB – New members call Sheila 561-923-9113. Call for meeting dates and event information.

WOLVERTON “C” SOCIAL CLUB — Meets 2nd Sunday of month, 10 a.m., poolside.

WOODCARVING CLUB meets weekly. Call for day, times and location. Bernie, 483-0377.

YIDDISH CONVERSATION CLUB — meets every Tuesday, 1:00 p.m., Clubhouse Room H. For info call Mor-ris, 488-9331.

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