Reporter November 2012 Volume 36 Number 2 by CVE Reporter

CENTURY VILLAGE EAST

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Board of Directors of COOCVE Meets THIRD TUESDAY of the Month at 9:30 a.m. in the Party Room

Oﬃcial Monthly News/Magazine of the Condominium Owners Organization of Century Village East, Deerfield Beach, Florida

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VOLUME 36, NUMBER 02

From the President

By STEVEN H. FINE, President/ COOCVE o far, there has been a willingness to undertake a no word from the City service: as a: one who enters into of Deerfield Beach Commismilitary service voluntarily b: sion regarding the parking one who renders a service or takes sticker issue. I was told by part in a transaction while having Commissioner Popelsky that no legal concern or interest. the City Commission would Volunteers make this be looking into possible other Village go. Without volunsolutions for residents after teers, we would not have an the City Budget is completed organization called Master at the end of September. As Management, or COOCVE, soon as a determination is or Recreation. We would not made I will pass the informa- have Officers of Associations. tion along to the Village. We would not have Directors The following is a definition for the BOD, Etc, Etc, Etc. Do in print from Mirriam Webyou get it? I wonder! ster’s Collegiate Dictionary: My point is that without volunteer: a person who vol- volunteers running this Viluntarily undertakes or expresses lage there would not be a

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Condo News ■ WiFi Committee discontinues satellite TV inquiries. p. 7A ■ CVE property tax exemption dates announced. p. 18A ■ Five Master Management Bylaws amended by the voting member. p. 3A ■ Department of Law Enforcement Colonel visits CVE. p. 3A ■ WiFi now at poolside. p. 9A ■ Sheriﬀ brings advice and appetizers. p. 1A ■ Master Management President, Tony Falco, announces search for Executive Director narrows down to a select few. p. 9A ■ Recreation President, Nancy Giordano, introduces new Clubhouse Administrator. p. 10A

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■ Steven Paul Jobs – The man whose vision changed our world. p. 13B ■ Long Term Care Insurance may not be for everyone but may be worth considering. p. 10B ■ Chia pets are cute but chia seeds are an excellent high quality food source! p. 4B ■ National Council of Jewish Women and the Alzheimer’s Association gets large donation. p. 1B ■ Con artist alert. It’s the season to be on the alert for scammers. p. 12B ■ Clubhouse gets a facelift. p. 10A ■ Nursery rhyme writer gave us Thanksgiving. p. 11B

Century Village. Like paid workers, volunteers are often called upon to make decisions that do not always resonate well with certain peoples’ agenda. In other words, the decision is unpopular with some, but popular with others. Either way, you can’t please all of the people, all of the time. I gave up on that notion years ago. However, to be a volunteer, to put ourselves on the front line (as volunteers) and be subject to criticism by the same group of perpetual mal-contents who very rarely, if ever, volunteer their own time (they do only when there is something in it for them) is unproductive.

I will say this. If we do not get more volunteers to step forward and offer their services to work for the Village, then the only other option is to hire people to do the job. If we have to hire, we have to pay. For my full tenure as your President of COOCVE I have tried very hard to be fair, caring and understanding of the needs of ALL Village residents. I tried to unite various groups to work and live in harmony and cooperation with each other. Most of all, to respect each other. That is how I was raised. We are a Village of several diverse cultures. I know we can achieve our goal which is to live together harmoniously and to peacefully co-exist. A Great Concept! However, there are some people that do not respect their neighbors. We at COOCVE must deal with that on a daily basis. We do our best to resolve disagreements with unit owners. We deal with unruly unit owners as well as unit owners who want to make their own rules. This is not an easy task.

It is becoming more and more difficult for me and I feel that it is time for new blood. That of course would include my role as Managing Editor of your Reporter. One last thing…I want to personally thank Virginia Hogan and the entire Board of Directors of Durham V for taking legal action against a resident who, without permission of the Board of Directors, took it upon himself to install an illegal satellite dish. The unit owner installed a housing to the side of the building, drilling holes into the building wall. Furthermore, there are wires going through the walls and drains of the Association. There is a right way to do things and there is a wrong way. If you choose to do it the wrong way, you will be subject to legal action. No one, repeat, no one has the right to disregard the building documents, no matter who you are.

Sheriff Al Lamberti Town Hall Meeting Text by TONI PONTO

n Thursday, October 11, 2012 Broward Sheriff Al Lamberti held a Town Hall meeting in the Party Room of the Clubhouse. He was joined on the dais by the Broward Sheriff’s Office Command Staff and officials from the City of Deerfield Beach. Many topics were discussed including identity theft, slam the door on scammers, shredding documents and Operation Medicine Cabinet. Attendees were told

to be wary of phone scams where someone calls you to say that you have won the lottery and asks that you send them an amount of money to claim your prize. These types of calls are scams. There were many questions from the attendees, mainly about identity theft which were all answered. We were told by Deerfield Beach District Chief Pete Sudler that Century Village has a very low crime rate. A crowd of about 100 people enjoyed refreshments provided by the Sheriff’s Office.

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Swansea B 4th flr, side by side frige, newer appliances, encl patio, walk to plaza $47,000.00 Harwood D Water view, ½ bath converted, encl patio, bldg claims rentable at this time $57,500.00 Newport Q Water view, fully furnished, move in condition, motivated seller $130,000.00 Oakridge P Corner, garden, newer refrigerator, great location, 2nd flr, walk to pool $38,900.00 Harwood D Deluxe two bedroom, beautiful lake view, galley kitchen, 1000 SqFt $50,000.00 Ventnor R Quiet area, close to pool, priced to sell $34,900.00 1 Bed / 1.5 Baths Grantham F Location! Mint condition! 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furnished, move in condition $45,000.00 Markham R Location, corner, 1st flr, encl patio, tile and carpet, building claims rentable $53,900.00 Cambridge B 4th flr, lake view, remodeled open kitchen, steps to Clubhouse $69,900.00 Tilford Q Bright, airy, furnished, first flr, all tile, new appliances, ready to move in $52,500.00 $70,900.00 Harwood E One bedroom deluxe with beautiful lake view $34,000.00 Tilford A Water view, totally updated, new furniture, steps to pool & tennis $54,500.00 Upminster C Nicely furnished, close to plaza, pool, tennis and Clubhouse $35,000.00 Markham H Corner, first floor, tile and carpet, furnished, good location Durham S First flr, corner, central a/c, furnished, lake view, fabulous location $34,900.00 Newport H Water View, ready to move in, galley kitchen, new appliances, new a/c $69,500.00 $39,500.00 Farnham H First floor, corner, all tile, newer kitchen, fully furnished, walk to tennis $56,000.00 Farnham B Corner, new central a/c, furnished, lake view, fabulous location Upminster B Freshly painted, new a/c in living room, newer appliances, close to plaza $35,900.00 Upminster D 2 BD, best value for the money, pergo flrs, tiled counter top, flat top range $42,900.00 Cambridge B 3rd floor, fantastic lake view, large deluxe unit, close to Clubhouse $49,000.00 Westbury J Corner, furnished, update kitchen, new stall shower, laminate and carpet $44,000.00 2 Beds / 2 Baths Luxury $38,900.00 Ventnor G Completely updated, open kitchen, magnificently furnished, enclosed patio $89,900.00 Tilford L 1st flr, corner, water view, tiled and carpet, quiet location Upminster D Great location, 1st flr, laminate and tile floors, encl patio, priced to sell $29,000.00 Richmond F Luxury renovated condo, wood cabinets, SS appliances, tile thru-out $99,500.00 Newport S Water view, laminate wood flrs, remodeled kitchen, stall shower $49,500.00 Ventnor H Luxury, beautifully furn, golf view, enclosed patio, priced to sell $68,900.00 Upminster F Corner, clean & 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quick sale $29,900.00 Islewood C First flr, nicely furn, fantastic lake view, close to pool and close to Clubhouse$1,500.00 Harwood E Large lake view, absolutely lovely, all tile, encl patio, must see $38,900.00 Durham H 1st flr, laminated wood flrs, across from Clubhouse, close to pool, freshly painted $1,600.00 Oakridge S Great location, lots of garden space, pool close by, newer windows on patio $28,500.00 $1,700.00 Cambridge F Desirable,unfurn, all carpet, freshly painted, encl patio, spectacular water view $49,900.00 Upminster C Comfortable, ready to move in, cozy winter rental, lift in building $1,300.00 Ashby D All tile, fully furnished, beautiful lake view, close to pools and tennis $49,900.00 Durham F One bedroom, one bath, nicely furnished winter rental $1,500.00 Ventnor E Beautifully decorated, clean, 2nd floor, 5 months winter rental Prescott N Cozy, one bedroom, carpet, enclosed patio, beautiful water view $1,600.00 2 Bed / 1.5 Baths Tilford N First floor, corner, cozy, 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resident Mr. Fine called the meeting to order at 9:46 a.m. He led the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. The Sergeant-at-Arms confirmed that 129 Directors were in attendance; therefore a quorum was present. Minutes: A Director moved and it was seconded, to waive the reading of the minutes from the May 15 BOD meeting. There were no corrections or additions and the minutes were approved as submitted in the Reporter. Sheriff’s Report - Jeff Vomero Sheriff Vomero introduced Colonel Timothy Gillette, Executive Director of the Department of Law Enforcement. Colonel Gillette has been with the Sheriff’s department for the past 35 years and spoke to the Village about scammers. He told residents to beware of people posing as electricians, exterminators, maintenance workers, water quality testers, building inspectors, meter readers, telephone or cable TV technicians, or anyone else, even if they claim to be sent by your condominium association. Once inside, the phony exterminator will “accidentally” squirt you with bug spray and while you’re busy cleaning up, he will clean up, too – leaving your wallet empty. The bogus water tester will keep you busy in the kitchen,

filling and spilling glasses of water while his “assistant” empties the jewelry box in your bedroom. Beware of people who approach your home or condo asking for assistance or wanting to use your telephone. If they need help, keep your door closed and offer to call the Broward Sheriff’s Office. If there is a legitimate need for assistance, the person will wait. If not, he will run like a thief. If someone comes to your home uninvited, no matter how nice he or she seems, lock your door and keep it closed, then dial 911. Deputies and police officers will not mind the call. If the worker is legitimate, there will be no problem. Colonel Gillette stated that by using common sense and being extra cautious, residents can help law enforcement Slam the Door on Scammers! Are you O.K. Program -The “Are You O.K.?” program uses a computerized dialing system to call enrollees every morning? Once a participant answers the phone, an automated message instructs them to hang up. If the call is not answered, an alert is initiated. BSO has participated in the “Are You O.K.?” program for six years. It’s available free of charge to elderly or incapacitated residents in Deerfield Beach. Residents suggested having the program operate on Saturday and Sunday as well as tying into the Internet. Prescription Drug Buy-

Back Program - NE Focal Point is hosting the buy-back program on Saturday, October 20. This program is designed for residents to bring their unused, unwanted or expired medications for safe disposal. Master Management Bylaws Committee Mr. Fine temporarily recessed the COOCVE BOD meeting and called on the president of Master Management to convene a meeting of the Master Management Voting Member. Mr. Falco introduced himself and welcomed the Directors to this special meeting of the Master Management Voting Member. He stated that this meeting had been called for the sole purpose of voting to adopt the proposed amendments to the bylaws of this corporation as recommended by the Master Management Board of Directors. Mr. Falco read the agenda that was provided to the Directors, along with a copy of the Bylaws with the proposed changes. Mr. Falco turned the meeting over to Mel Schmier, 1st Vice President of Master Management and Chairperson of the Bylaws Committee. Mr. Schmier stated that at a special meeting of the Master Management Board of Directors held for the same purpose on September 20, 2012, the Board overwhelmingly voted to recommend approval of five amendments to the

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Master Management Bylaws. This meeting was open to the public and is shown on CVEDB.com. The COOCVE BOD is the voting member of CVEMM Company, Inc. These amendments will require a 2/3 majority vote to be adopted. Mr. Schmier stated that any amendments passed will take effect as soon as they are filed with the county. He then read the five recommendations of the Committee which were proposed. He stated that the underlined words are the proposed language changes, everything else is existing language. Section 8.2 The President and Vice Presidents must be members of the Corporation’s Board of Directors, must reside in CVE for a minimum of nine (9) months of each calendar year and must be members of the Corporation. (The MM Board voted 11-3)

Section 8.4 (ii) Vice President: The Vice Presidents shall aid and assist the President in all matters pertaining to that office as he/she, the President may direct or as circumstances may require; the Vice Presidents in order of rank shall assume the powers and duties of the President in his/her absence or incapacity. (The MM Board voted 12-1) Section 7.3 The annual meeting of the Corporation shall be held no later than December of each year. Prior to this annual meeting, the Executive Committee of the Voting Member shall interview candidates for the number of openings available on the Board of Directors and shall thereupon report to the Voting Member, with its recommendations the name of candidates and of others See COOCVE, pg 11

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Monday, November 12 COOCVE Executive Committee

Tuesday, November 13 Recreation Committee

Wednesday, November 14 Council of Area Chairs

9:30 AM Activity Center Room A

Monday, December 10 COOCVE Executive Committee

9:30 AM Activity Center Room A

9:30 AM Main Clubhouse Gen Purpose Room A

Tuesday, December 11 Recreation Committee

9:30 AM Main Clubhouse Gen Purpose Room A

9:30 AM Activity Center Room B

Wednesday, December 12 Council of Area Chairs

9:30 AM Activity Center Room B

Thursday, November 15 9:30 AM CVE MASTER MANAGEMENT Activity Center Board Of Directors Room A

Monday , December 17 CVE MASTER MANAGEMENT Board Of Directors

9:30 AM Activity Center Room A

Tuesday, November 20 COOCVE Board of Directors

Tuesday, December 18 COOCVE Board of Directors

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The Mayor’s Message By PEGGY NOLAND, Mayor/ City of Deerfield Beach

ust as we can feel the cooler autumn winds that replace the warm cvereporter@hotmail.com summer rains, we can also Editor-in-Chief feel the energy the City of STEVEN H. FINE Deerfield Beach brings its Assistant to the Editor residents during this time of Betty Schwartz year. It is the holiday season Editorial Staff when our city provides a Sy Blum Judy Olmstead string of genuine, familyWendy Rosenzveig Betty Schwartz based, special events that Activities Editor continue to set us apart Sandy Parness from other neighboring Production municipalities as that homeSid Goldstein Christie Voss town community. Along Photo Journalists with these events, the City Sid Birns Jules Kesselman Fred Safran of Deerfield Beach will also Advertising Consultants showcase the completion of Susan Dove Estelle Sabsels its International Fishing Pier Office Staff Project this season. Lori Benoit, Norman L. Bloom, Sy Blum, Carol Carr, Susan Dove, Claire Eskind, Rhoda Jarmark, Estelle Kaufman, This month’s activities kick Sandy Parness, Toni Ponto, Betty Schwartz, Estelle Sabsels off the very first weekend. Staff Cartoonist Prepress Technician The city, in conjunction with Alan G. Rifkin Christie Voss the Broward Sheriff’s Office, Alvin Sherman 1913-2000 welcomes the community to Columnists and Regular Contributors Shelly Baskin, Sid Birns, Norman L. Bloom, Sy Blum, Marion G. Cohen, the 2nd Annual Open GovRichard William Cooke, Harry L. Katz, Jules Kesselman, BSO Sheriff Al ernment & Public Safety Day Lamberti, Sandi Lehman, Dr. Norma Locker, Pauline Mizrach, Barbara Nathan Marcus, Deerfield Beach Mayor Peggy Noland, Gloria Olmstead, Judy on Saturday, November 3, Olmstead, Lori Parrish, Charles Parness, Dr. Sylvia Pellish, Phyllis Pistolis, Commissioner Marty Popelsky, Bernice Ruga, Irving Ruga, Betty Schwartz, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Helene Wayne, Stan Weinstein, Jerry Wolf, Len Witham, Janice Zamsky. city’s Mitigation Operations Business Manager Center/Fire Station 102. We Steven H. Fine strongly encourage that our Circulation Proofreaders residents and their families Outside Pubs, Inc. Sy Blum, Carol Carr, Barbara Turner Estelle Kaufman, participate in this community Toni Ponto, Wendy Rosenzveig, event and get an inside look at Betty Schwartz city operations. You will have The CENTURY VILLAGE EAST REPORTER is published monthly and distributed, without charge, to the residents of Century Village East, Deerfield Beach, Florida. It is the opportunity to meet your published for the edification of said residents, and contains reports of the monthly meetelected officials and manageings of the corporations, Board of Directors and its Committees, as well as news, bus and theater schedules, and contributed articles of current interest to the residents. ment staff who proudly serve The Condominium Owners Organization of Century Village East, Inc. a.k.a. COOCVE, a not-for-profit corporation, its officers, directors, editors, staff, any commityou. At 11 a.m. I will present tee people are not responsible for typographical errors or misrepresentations in any advertisements or article. They are not responsible and assume no liability for the content the State of the City Address of, or any opinions expressed in, any contributed articles which represent the author’s along with Vice Mayor Ganz own opinions and not necessarily the opinion of COOCVE. Acceptance of advertising for products or services in no way constitutes an official endorsement of the product. and my fellow City CommisInformation to contributors: The Reporter reserves the right to edit, accept and refuse sioners. Throughout the day, articles in the interest of brevity, clarity and the appropriateness of subject matter. there will be live demonstraResidents are advised to check with the person they are hiring to be sure they are tions from Police, Fire, and licensed and insured. Official publication of the Condominium Owners Organization of Century Village East, Inc., 3501 West Drive, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 Phone: (954) 421-5566 Fax: (954) 421-9269

Due to space limitations, the CVE Reporter reserves the right to limit the length of all Minutes submitted. Strict priority will be given to Motions, Actions taken, and Information disseminated at the Meetings. Full copies of the Minutes can be obtained from the relevant Committees. -BOD CVE Reporter, Inc.

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Parks & Recreation. There will be tours of the Mitigation Operations Center/Fire Station 102, information stations with city departments, city fleet and fire/police apparatus displays, giveaways, kids’ activities, food and music. We also encourage our residents to participate in the event’s food drive and bring food to donate for the needy. On Sunday November 4, another season of the Deerfield Beach Green Market kicks off at the Cove Shopping Center. This increasingly popular market features a variety of artisan foods, clothing, soaps & oils and other unique finds while promoting the beauty of its recently renovated surroundings and the merchants that inhabit it. The market will be held every Sunday from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. This season we will have 24 markets; our most yet. You can’t miss it!

To complement these community-building events, the city will unveil the completion of its latest Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) project. This 2012 showcase project was the reconstruction of the landmark Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier Entry Buildings. At its conclusion, the facility will feature a family-friendly restaurant; bait shop, ocean rescue station and second story public observation tower. It will be the City’s first environmentally sustainable, LEED certified public facility. The facility’s grand opening will be on December 7. To celebrate this historic occasion, we will have The Florida Army National Guard Ceremonial Band performing live on our beautiful Deerfield Beach that evening. It really will be an exciting season! Check the city’s website, www.Deerfield-Beach. com for more details on the projects and events I’ve highlighted this month. And while you’re there, be sure to sign up for E-Subscriptions to receive email news from the city. As always, if you have something on your mind, please feel free to contact me through the City Manager’s office at 954-4804263, or via email at web. commission@DeerfieldBeach.com. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!

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y far the most popular and widely read segment of our publication is the Letter-tothe Editor columns. We encourage letters that enable our readers to “sound off” on any subject. However, we will not print letters from the same person on the same subject in two consecutive issues. Also, letters must be from CVE residents, must be signed and, if possible, type-written double-spaced. Please include your phone number. When we receive letters about applicable contracts, please remember, the Reporter does not endorse any single company. Residents are free to make their own choices each year. Criterion for letters that will not be published: Letters in poor taste, demeaning and vastly untrue.

ersonal Thanks to Steven Fine To the Editor: Just wanted to thank you for all the hard work and the fantastic CVE Reporter you have given us through the years. You can teach the Sun Sentinel a few things. Also what a beautiful article you put in for Keswick C facelift, you did a great job and we all appreciate it, so many people called me about it. LILLIAN JAFFE Keswick C (Editor’s note: Thank you, Lil. The only way I could accomplish this is with the help of the dedicated, hard working volunteer staff.)

hank You Reporter To the Editor: On behalf of all the members of the Oakridge D Condo Association, the Board of Directors would like to thank the CVE Reporter for it’s donation of an enclosed bus shelter that was recently installed in front of our building (not on our property). It is both functional and attractive and adds to our outdoor decor. We are aware that this newspaper has donated quite a few shelters throughout our community, paid for by its profits, and we applaud the Reporter and its Staff for this fine contribution to our general appearance. Thank You. BOD, OAKRIDGE D CONDO ASSOCIATION AL ROSEN, PRESIDENT

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COOCVE Executive Committee - October 8, 2012 T

he Executive Committee meeting of October 8 was called to order by COOCVE 1st Vice President Charlie Parness at 9:30 a.m. He led the Pledge of Allegiance and asked for a moment of silence. It was noted that a quorum was not present therefore; nothing could be voted upon. Minutes Charlie Parness moved to waive the reading of the minutes from September 10, 2012 and approve them at the next COOCVE Executive meeting. Joe Rubino seconded. Correspondence The following letter was sent on September 11, 2012 from COOCVE President Mr. Fine to Commissioner Popelsky with copies to Mayor Noland, Vice Mayor Ganz and Commissioners Miller and Preston: At the COOCVE Executive Committee Meeting held on Monday September 10, 2012 a motion was made by a committee member and voted upon and approved by all but one committee member as follows: The COOCVE Executive Committee on behalf of the residents of Century Village East wishes to express our deep dissatisfaction with the resolution passed by the Commission regarding beach parking stickers. As you know, a very large percentage of residents in CVE are seasonal residents who pay taxes just as year round residents do. Therefore they are entitled to the same privileges. I urge you to revisit this issue and find an alternate plan to accommodate your constituents. Thank you for your attention to this matter. The following email was sent to COOCVE President Mr. Fine from the COOCVE

WiFi and Satellite TV Committee (Bob Gravatt - Chair, Fran Stricoff and Dan Glickman); Subject - Discontinuing Inquiry into Satellite TV; The Committee has received an official resolution from one hi-rise buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s BOD (not the minimum two hi-rise buildings). Therefore, we will not be continuing any further with an inquiry into Satellite TV. We will be continuing our inquiry into WiFi. Presidents Report - Charlie Parness At the COOCVE BOD meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 16 the meeting will be suspended after the Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report and turned over to Anthony Falco, President of Master Management. Master Management will be discussing five amendments to the MM Bylaws. When that is completed, the COOCVE BOD meeting will resume and a vote will take place. With regard to the general election on November 6, Mr. Parness reminded everyone to educate themselves prior to voting as the ballot is five pages long. Advisory Committee Charlie Parness There will be three seminars held January through March. The January seminar is on the 40-year certification process; the February seminar is on certification for board members. Every board member is required by law to be certified within three months after they are elected. Mr. Parness stated that additional information on the upcoming seminars will be printed in the Reporter. Also, BSO is sponsoring three seminars on falls and fire prevention which will be held on No-

vember 13, December 14, and January 16 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in GPA. Committee Reports Master Management - Anthony Falco Anthony Falco announced that Bob Baumiller is on staff as the Full Charge Bookkeeper/Accounting Manager. The Board will be conducting interviews for the Executive Director on October 18. Cameras have been installed in the Le Club and Activity Center to monitor any meetings/parties after business hours. It was suggested by Cee Baskin to be sure it is written in the contract that the rooms are under surveillance. The Irrigation System is in the 45th week. All three phases of the main line will be completed by the beginning of December and the lateral lines will begin to be installed in the Tilford and Prescott areas in early December. Joe Rubino asked if a candidate does not go before the Executive Committee will they be disqualified. Charlie Parness stated that in the past, when candidates did not go before the Executive Committee, they were not disqualified. Gene Goldman replied that there are other ways candidates could be interviewed such as by telephone. Mr. Rubino suggested that if a candidate does not have a good excuse for not attending the interview process, the Executive Committee should eliminate them from the recommendations that they make to the COOCVE BOD but they still should be eligible to be voted for. Mr. Parness stated that in both the

Utility Location Flags and Ground Markings Sunshine Locators, the City of Deerfield Beach and Treasure Coast Irrigation, LLC are flagging underground utilities (water, sewer, electric power, cable TV,

etc.) around the Village ahead of the excavations for the new irrigation system. DO NOT REMOVE, MOVE OR TAMPER with utility location flags on or around your property. Tampering with, moving or removing utility location flags is a felony punishable by law and could also result in loss of service to your building or unit. Mowing crews have been made aware of the location flags and ground paintings and have been instructed not to disturb them.

MM and COOCVE Bylaws it states that during the interview process recommendations should be made to the COOCVE BOD or the voting member. Mr. Parness asked if there is irrigation in place for the trees that are being planted on West Drive. Mr. Falco responded that there is no irrigation in place yet. The City has mandated that these trees be replaced with native trees which are drought resistant. Seacrest has guaranteed the trees and will be irrigating them by hand. Cee Baskin stated that a stop sign was recently installed near the Richmond tennis courts and the quality of the sign is worn, which makes it hard to see. Anthony replied that he would look into it. Area Chairs Ashby: Joe Sachs; Would like to add his building to the WiFi process and asked if it is too late. Bob Gravatt replied that they are not taking any more applications. Berkshire: Naomi Redisch; Not present Cambridge: Phillippe Dufrense; Not present Durham: Joe Rubino; Mentioned that the WiFi at the Durham pool is not working properly and asked if any other areas are having issues. Many Area Chairs stated that they are having issues and Mr. Parness said that he mentioned the problem to Nancy Giordano and Comcast will be looking into the situation. Ellesmere: Marjorie Campbell; Not present Farnham: Norman Kaplan; Nothing to report Grantham: Gene Goldman;

Nothing to report Harwood: Joe Saraceno; Not present Islewood: Rhoda Jarmark; Not present Keswick: Philip Norris; Not present Lyndhurst: Don Kaplan; Not present Markham: Judy Olmstead; Not present Newport: Rita Pickar; Not present Oakridge: Jules Kesselman; Nothing to report Prescott: Robert Gravatt; The lines on West Drive between Powerline and the West Gate are very worn. Who does that road belong to? Mr. Falco responded that the road belongs to the City. Richmond: Cecile Baskin; Congratulated the Recreation Committee on the job they did on the new lighting in the theatre. Swansea: Bill Epstein; Mentioned that he was recently a victim of identity theft at the Costco gas station and cautioned residents to be careful. Tilford: Basil Hales; Not present Upminster: Ann Rifkin; Not present Ventnor: Sheldon Pierce; Charlie stated that there are large potholes on North Drive near Tilford and Prescott. Mr. Falco stated he would look into it. Westbury: Carmen Colon; Nothing to report Old Business: None New Business: none A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 10:02 a.m. Respectfully submitted by, Charlie Parness 1st Vice President

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resident Anthony Falco called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. on October 11, 2012. In attendance were: Reva Behr, Caryl Berner, Norm Bloom, Harry Chizeck, Anthony Falco, Dan Glickman, Gene Goldman, Jules Kesselman, Gloria Olmstead, Judy Olmstead, Felicia Prince, Alan Schachter, Mel Schmier; Via Telephone: Bill Goddard, Fred Rosenzveig; Staff Present: AJ Bock, Business Manager Open Mic: None Minutes: Mel Schmier moved to waive the reading and accept the minutes from the Board Meeting on September 13, 2012. Gene Goldman seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Alan Schachter moved to waive the reading and accept the minutes from the Special Board Meeting on September 20, 2012. Reva Behr seconded. Motion passed unanimously Treasurer’s Report – Gloria Olmstead The CVE Master Management Financial Report was distributed to all Board members and discussed in detail by Gloria Olmstead. For August, the Total Income was $977,359; Total Expenses were $948,347; Net Income was $29,012. Total Checking/Savings is $3,291,610; Total Assets are $4,360,789; Total Liabilities are $3,402,513 and Total Equity is $958,276. Overdue accounts receivable from unit owners is $924,791. For September, the Total Income was $981,729; Total Expenses were $827,123; Net Income was $154,606. Total Checking/Savings is $3,648,662; Total Assets are $4,747,906; Total Liabilities are $3,635,024 and Total

Equity is $1,112,882. Overdue accounts receivable from unit owners is $952,805. President’s Report – Anthony Falco Mr. Falco stated that Bob Baumiller, Accounting Manager, has been on board a little over a month and is doing a great job. The search committee has reviewed over 132 resumes for the Executive Director position. The committee met with seven candidates and narrowed the selection to four. The Board will be interviewing the final four candidates on Thursday, October 18. Security cameras have been installed in the Activity Center and Le Club. These cameras will be viewed by security so that they can monitor what is taking place in the venues on the weekends and in the evenings. Approximately 242,000 linear feet of pipe has been laid for the new irrigation system. It is anticipated that by December 1 all phases of the main line pipe will have been completed and installation of the lateral pipes (sprinkler pipes) in the Tilford and Prescott areas will begin. Mr. Falco stated that he and AJ Bock recently met with the City Manager, Director of Public works and the Fire Chief to discuss the raised intersections in CVE. According to Fire Rescue, installing the raised crosswalks or speed tables would impede the response time of emergency vehicles and can possibly cause damage to their vehicles when coming through the intersections. Because CVE is designated as an emergency escape route the only way this route can be changed is by the Commissioners; who have

indicated that it probably would not pass. The City Manager suggested we install additional stop signs and install high visibility painted crosswalks. Mr. Falco stated that the plans we submitted would open up the crosswalks. AJ is going to discuss some modifications to the crosswalks with the designer, since the raised intersections are not going to be allowed. Mr. Schmier suggested that speeding could be decreased when entering the Village from the main gate by reducing the traffic to one lane. Mr. Falco stated that any changes that are made to the crosswalks will be made after the season. Reva Behr stated that many of the communities that have speed bumps are communities that have school aged children. Ms. Behr suggested that we determine the demographics and statistics on the amount of seniors in CVE who walk across the street. Seniors have as much right as children do since many of them cannot move quickly or see well at night. Mr. Falco stated that we will look at installing a new intersection with high visibility reflective paint, reflective stop signs and a new median. Ms. Judy Olmstead excused herself from the meeting. AJ Bock - Manager Floyd Fencing: The pedestrian fence along the west gate entrance was repaired due to a large branch falling and causing damage on both sides. Florida Arborist: Approximately 14 dead trees, selected by the City, have been removed and the stumps were ground as required by Code Enforcement.

Seacrest: Approximately 15 trees were replaced with Royal Poinciana trees. Seacrest will be watering these trees for the next 60 days. CVEMM: The hit and run driver damaging a gate has been located and we have contacted the insurance company. We have submitted bills and are waiting for reimbursement. A Director asked if a light near the East Gate could be installed. AJ responded that the cost was very expensive since there is no electricity near the gate. It was suggested for AJ to look at installing reflectors on the East Gate so that when the gate is closed it can be better seen. Committee Reports Public Relations and Communications Committee Ms. Berner thanked Sandi Anderson for providing her with information to put on the CVE website. The information she provided was for senior discounts. Caryl urged residents to visit the website and check out the discounts that are available to seniors. Old Business - none New Business - none Caryl Berner moved that CVE follow the Federal, State and Local governments when lowering the flag at half-mast. Harry Chizeck seconded. It was stated that there is a website that will notify individuals when to fly the flag at half-mast and will provide information as to why it is being flown at half-mast. The motion passed unanimously. Announcements: Gene Goldman made the following announcement: “I have had the honor of serving the residents of Century Village East on this

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Board of Directors through one appointment and two elections. Having been a member under the Presidencies of Capobianco, Parness, Somerset and Falco, I am currently the second longest term member of this Board. I have deeply appreciated the support of the CVE community and have tried my best to serve the community with honor and dignity. From my very first Board meeting when I introduced a motion to hold Board meetings in public to this very day, I have been honored to serve the unit owners and this Board for the last six years as we have brought ever increasing democracy and transparency to the operations of Century Village. Although I have one more year left to my term of office, I believe that it is now time to encourage others to serve the community. Therefore, I have decided to tender my resignation at this time, to take effect today, in order for another individual to be elected in the upcoming election. I encourage this Board and future Boards to continue all efforts toward sound decision making, public transparency, responsible fiscal management, insightful futures planning, and evermore meaningful democracy for this community. I thank this Board for its good work and wish you all well as you continue your work on behalf of all the residents of Century Village East.” Reva Behr made the following announcement: “I hereby submit my resignation as 2nd Vice President of CVEMM to be effective immediately. It has been my distinct privilege to serve the BOD and the Community in this position as well as all the other Executive Offices I have held on this Board. I will remain as a Director on the Board through the year 2013 and will certainly continue to be an advocate for the betterment of our community and in representing the residents of CVE.” COOCVE BOD Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 16 at 9:30 a.m. in the Party Room. During this meeting, the COOCVE BOD will recess and a meeting of the MM Voting Member will be held to act on the recommended bylaws changes. Motion to adjourn was made at 10:32 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Anthony Falco

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Council of Area Chairs - October 10, 2012

he Area Chair Meeting for October 10 was called to order by Chairperson Don Kaplan at 9:30 a.m. Mr. Kaplan led the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. The roll call was taken and it was noted that a quorum was present. Minutes Joe Rubino moved to waive the reading and accept the July 11 meeting minutes. Jules Kesselman seconded. Since there were no corrections or additions, the minutes were approved and accepted unanimously by a show of hands. Joe Rubino moved to waive the reading and accept the September 12 meeting minutes. Jules Kesselman seconded. Joe Rubino made a correction under Durham. It should have stated that if a Director misses three or more meetings they are removed -- not two. The minutes were approved and accepted unanimously with the correction noted by a show of hands. Master Management - Anthony Falco Mr. Falco stated that Bob Baumiller, Accounting

Manager, has been on board a little over a month and he is doing a great job. The MM Board will be interviewing the final four candidates for Executive Director on Thursday, October 18. Security cameras have been installed in the Activity Center and Le Club. Security will be monitoring the cameras so that they can monitor what is taking place in the venues on the weekends and in the evenings. Approximately 242,000 linear feet of pipe has been laid. It is anticipated that by December 1 all phases of the main line pipe will have been completed and installation of the lateral pipes (sprinkler pipes) in the Tilford and Prescott areas will begin. Norm Kaplan stated that a resident in the Farnham P area is parking a recreational vehicle in the area. Norm asked what can MM do to the owner of this vehicle if the Building President allows him to park his vehicle in CVE. Anthony Falco responded that it is a very difficult question to answer. Mr. Falco said that he was told the resident has hired an attorney and has

a prescription for a service camper to be parked on CVE property. Every situation must be dealt with individually. Bob Gravatt replied that he received a fax from an attorney stating that the resident has a prescription to have the recreational vehicle on the property for mental reasons. This prescription is from Dr. McIntosh, whose practice is next to the Reporter. Mr. Gravatt stated that he will be providing the letter to security. Norm Kaplan asked if the car can be towed even if the building allows him to park on the property. Mr. Falco stated that there is a form at the gate which residents must sign when entering the Village with recreational vehicles. This form states that they will remove the recreational vehicle after a certain amount of time. COOCVE - Bob Gravatt Nothing to report Recreation - Nancy Giordano Nancy announced that Kim Whittemore, who has been an employee for the last 10 months, has accepted the position as Clubhouse Ad-

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been received and a sample chair was on display for the Board. One hundred of the old chairs are being used in the exercise room and the remaining chairs will be stored for reserves. The drawing for the free cruise, for residents who purchased theatre tickets over the summer, will be held at the November Recreation meeting. The tennis windscreens are being replaced at the Richmond and Clubhouse tennis courts. For safety purposes, the rocks around both the Petanque and Bocce courts will be removed; pavers and sod will be installed. Ms. Giordano also reminded everyone that the fiscal year has been changed to December 31, 2012 and that the Committee is currently working on the 2013 budget. WiFi Representative Hamilton Ray Hamilton Ray, the representative working on the WiFi installation at the pools, addressed the Directors and answered questions. He mentioned that a modem was damaged at the Markham

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ministrator. Nancy reported on some of the highlights from the Recreation meeting which was held on October 9. The new lighting has been installed in the theatre and the overall consensus has been very positive. Windows for the cupola have been delivered and are ready to be installed. However, due to a change in a window for staff to access for maintenance work; a permit process is delaying the installation. The Switchgear installation has been postponed due to the inability to shut the power to the Clubhouse since the golf course power supply would have to be shut down as well. Both power supplies are located on the same FP&L electrical vault and must be separated before switchgear can be installed. FPL has been contacted and a meeting will be scheduled to discuss the separation. Nancy stated that this issue does not mean that Recreation is paying their electric bill; it just means that both power supplies are located on the same electrical vault. Bids for new Party Room chairs have

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n attendance: Shelly Baskin, Donna Capobianco, Susan Dove, Nancy Giordano, Rita Pickar; Absent: Donna Dowling and Don Kaplan; Representing Bay Management: Norma Taylor, Bob Dolson and Kim Whittemore; Representing COOCVE: Charlie Parness The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence at 9:30 a.m. Minutes: Rita Pickar moved to waive and accept the minutes from the September 11 meeting. Shelly Baskin seconded. The motion was passed unanimously. Correspondence: A letter was sent in from Donna Capobianco to the Board regarding the disappointment in the new rule to keep the music rooms locked. Residents must now provide their ID card to the Staff Office to have the room unlocked and then retrieve it when they are finished. After a discussion, Norma stated that during season, the music room will be exempt from being locked and the art room instructors will determine if their rooms are to be left open or locked. President’s Report: Nancy announced that Kim Whittemore has accepted the position of the new Clubhouse administrator. Bay Management Reports - Kim Whittemore/Norma Taylor/Bob Dolson Profit/Loss: The loss for the theatre in September was $2,210. Charlie suggested to post the monthly schedule of shows on bulletin boards in all the buildings. Rita replied that a free monthly newsletter is published as well as purchase incentives of buy one get one free and a raffle for a free cruise. Nancy replied that the Committee is looking at additional incentives for residents and also announced

that the drawing for the cruise will be held at the November Recreation Committee meeting. Theatre: Theater lighting system has been installed and is working beautifully. Shelly congratulated Nick for the great job he has done in the Theatre. If residents are ordering tickets on-line, they can pick them up in the ticket office beginning the week of October 8. Clubhouse: In preparation for season, the hallways and many of the Clubhouse rooms have been painted. Windows for the cupola have been delivered and are ready to be installed, however, due to a change in a window for staff to access for maintenance work, a permit process is delaying the installation. The Switchgear installation has been postponed due to the inability to shut the power to the Clubhouse since the golf course power supply would have to be shut down as well. Both power supplies are located on the same FP&L electrical vault and must be separated before switchgear can be installed; FPL has been contacted and a meeting will be scheduled to discuss the separation. Nancy stated that this issue does not mean that Recreation is paying their electric bill; it just means that both power supplies are located on the same electrical vault. The switchgear is currently being stored by the electrician and is available in case of an emergency. Donna Capobianco suggested that Bob and Norma contact the City Commissioner if FPL is not responding to their calls. The men’s sauna continues to be shut down due to someone urinating in the control box. An electrician has been scheduled to service the unit on October 9. Party Room: Bids for new Party Room chairs have

been received and a sample chair was on display for the Board. One hundred of the old chairs are being used in the exercise room and the remaining chairs will be stored for reserves. Three bids were received; Registry-$60,000+shipping; HRS Restaurant Supply$48,274.60-including shipping and Royal Design Center for $84,000+shipping - Rita moved that we accept the bid from HRS Restaurant Supply for 600 new chairs for a total price including shipping of $48,274.60. Donna Capobianco seconded. Motion passed unanimously. The temperature issue in the Party Room has been repaired since it was discovered that there was a break in the duct work. Clubhouse Pool: The indoor pool pump has been replaced due the loss of a bearing. The pump was replaced in a matter of hours since a spare is now kept in-house. The Clubhouse pool furniture has been restrapped and returned. Satellite Pools: New landscaping is being installed at the Berkshire pool and the Ashby pool renovations are scheduled to be completed within two weeks. There were delays due to the City of Deerfield inspection process. There have been some issues with the newly installed WiFi at the satellite pools. The vendor is currently working on the situation and instruction sheets will be distributed and posted at each pool. The modem at the Markham pool is damaged and will be replaced. Tennis Courts: All tennis courts have been power washed. The windscreens at the Richmond and Clubhouse tennis courts are in bad shape and are in need of replacement. Three bids have been received and will be

presented to the Board at the next meeting. Donna Capobianco asked if the screens are the same size. Norma replied that she was not sure. Donna Capobianco asked Norma to contact the vendors and ask what size screens are recommended for the tennis courts as the current size we have is not effective. It was discussed some time ago to change the size of the screens when they were replaced. Bocce and Petanque Courts: For safety purposes, the rocks around both the Petanque and Bocce courts will be removed and pavers and sod will be installed. Old Business: Capital Needs Study - The capital needs study is progressing slowly and Bob has expressed to them the urgency to have the report prior to the budget meeting being held at the end of the month. Nancy Giordano added that this company was hired to review all equipment that Recreation owns and provide data on what items will need to be replaced. She also reminded everyone that this is a new fiscal year, which ends December 31, 2012 and that the Committee is currently working on the 2013 budget. Exercise Room - The televisions in the exercise room are ready to be installed and the electrician will be installing the outlets shortly. New Business: Politics in the Clubhouse - Nancy stated that several months ago, the Chief of Police asked her if a Town Hall meeting with Sheriff Lamberti could be held in CVE to speak about issues that relate to senior citizens who live in CVE. At that time, she told him that politicking was not allowed in the Clubhouse and the Chief replied that safety issues would be discussed. Nancy stated that we are one of the

only Villages that does not allow politicians to state their views to the residents who live in the Village. The current policy does not provide our residents the knowledge needed to make intelligent decisions that affect their way of life. Nancy moved that in the future all political parties be allowed to state their positions on County, State and National issues. Rita Pickar seconded. There were both pros and cons discussed on this matter and the biggest concern was fairness. Nancy tabled this discussion until more information could be gathered. Tennis Meeting - Committee members had a meeting to discuss a feasibility report on additional tennis courts for CVE and resurfacing some existing courts. Rita stated that there were many questions left unanswered which need to be addressed prior to making a decision on this topic. Donna Capobianco stated that the request was for additional courts since four courts were lost in the Tilford area and to resurface all other courts to clay. She also stated that there is still a lot of investigation that needs to be done on this issue. Announcements: Area Chair Meeting: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. in the Activity Center. Master Management Meeting: Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. in the Activity Center. Broward Sheriff’s Office Town Hall Meeting: Thursday, October 11, 2012 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.; Refreshments will be served in the Party Room. COOCVE BOD Meeting: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. in the Party Room. A motion to adjourn was made and seconded. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Giordano

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it has approved. The report shall be submitted to the Voting Member no later than its November meeting. Voting shall be by closed ballot. (The MM Board voted 11-2) Section 7.5 Within ten (10) days after their election, the Board, at a duly constituted meeting, shall elect a President, a First Vice President, a Second Vice President, a Secretary and a Treasurer, and any additional or other officers who may be decided upon by majority vote of the Board of Directors. (The MM Board voted unanimous) Section 8.1 The Corporate Officers shall consist of those named in Sec. 7.5 above and any additional or other officers decided upon a majority vote of the Board of Directors to fill temporary or permanent capacities. (The MM Board voted unanimous) Background: All underlined words are proposed language, everything else is existing language. Article 8.2 has been changed to add a residence requirement similar to the Bylaws of COOCVE, the MM voting member, and in the belief that a $12 Million Dollar Corporation can’t be run by “Remote Control” for a significant part of the year. Neither the law (Florida Statute 617) nor our documents prevent setting additional requirements for Executive Officers (as COOCVE does for all their officers). Please note that anyone may still be a Director. In order to adequately perform necessary oversight, due diligence and to fully carry out your fiduciary duty to a full-time $12 million corporation, you cannot do it by telephone; you have to observe and have your feet on the ground. Mr. Schmier moved to amend the MM Bylaws in accordance with the recommendations of the MM Board of Directors, each to be debated and voted on separately. Jules Kesselman seconded. After a vote by a show of hands, the Motion passed unanimously Mr. Schmier moved to limit debate on all five of the amendments for a total of 80 minutes which is 1 hour and 20 minutes to be divided as follows: section 8.2/24 minutes; section 8.4/16 minutes; section 7.3/20 minutes; section 7.5/10 minutes; section 8.1/10 minutes. Each time period to be divided equally between those in favor and those against. Each speaker will be limited to 2.5 minutes. Reva Behr seconded. Mr. Falco called the question and after a vote by a show of hands, the Motion passed unanimously Section 8.2

Mr. Schmier read the proposed amendment that the President and Vice Presidents must be members of the Corporation’s Board of Directors must reside in CVE for a minimum of nine (9) months of each calendar year and must be members of the Corporation. Elaine Schachter seconded. Section 8.2 was discussed and many Directors expressed both pros and cons for Section 8.2. Some pros discussed stated that officers need to be located in the Village full-time so that they can assist with all the work that is completed during the off-season; the Village cannot be run effectively from afar. There is also no reason why we cannot find 4-5 Directors that are here all the time running a successful Corporation. We do not want to see our property disintegrate because they were in another State not looking after our property. In order to protect the Village, a Board that is actively involved all year round must be elected. Some cons that were discussed stated that this is a BOD not a corporate operation and the MM BOD should not be running the day to day operations. There is also no definition for “9 months of the year.” Several Directors stated that having the meeting today is disenfranchising the seasonal residents as they are not here today to cast their vote. This amendment is being pushed through before seasonal residents return and are able to express their opinion. Mr. Rubino moved to have a roll call vote. Judy Schneider seconded. Mr. Schmier replied that in order to require a roll call vote, it will require a majority vote of the people. Mr. Falco called the question and a vote was taken by a show of hands; the motion to have a roll call vote failed. Mr. Falco called the question on Section 8.2 and after a vote by a show of hands, the motion passed (115:14). Sec. 8.4 (ii) Mr. Schmier read the pro-

posed amendment that the Vice Presidents shall aid and assist the President in all matters pertaining to that office as he he/she, the President may direct or as circumstances may require; the Vice Presidents in order of rank shall assume the powers and duties of the President in his his/her absence or incapacity. Elaine Schachter seconded. Mr. Falco called the question on Section 8.4 (ii) and after a vote by a show of hands, the motion passed (128:1) Section 7.3 Mr. Schmier read the proposed amendment that the annual meeting of the Corporation shall be held no later than December of each year. Prior to such annual meeting, the Executive Committee of the Voting Member shall interview candidates for the number of openings available on the Board of Directors and shall thereupon report to the Voting Member, with its recommendations, the name of such candidates and of those it has approved. Such report shall be submitted to the Voting Member no later than its November meeting. at which time further nominations can be made from the floor. No further nominations shall be made subsequent to the closing of said November meeting. Voting shall be by closed ballot. Reva Behr seconded. Some pros which were stated were that the election committee processes the applications for MM, Recreation and COOCVE. The candidates for MM are interviewed by the COOCVE Executive Committee, which provides them an opportunity to meet them. The problem with being nominated from the floor is that applicants are avoiding the interview process and residents do not know much about them. It is not fair when some candidates go before the Election Committee and some do not have to by being nominated from the floor -- everyone should be equal. Mr. Parness asked the MM Bylaws Committee to have all MM candidates go before the Election Committee and

not the COOCVE Executive Committee since some of the residents that sit on the Executive Committee are running for the same office, which is not right. Some of the cons that were stated were that the COOCVE BOD would voluntarily give up their right to make nominations from the floor in November. It was also stated that a yes vote will be giving up individual rights to run as we have in the past; if people don’t know you they don’t have to vote for you. Mr. Falco called the question on Section 7.3 and the motion passed (120:9). Section 7.5 Mr. Schmier read the proposed amendment that within ten (10) days after their election, the Board, at a duly constituted meeting, shall elect a President, a First Vice President, a Second Vice President, a Secretary and a Treasurer, and any additional or other officers who may be decided upon by majority vote of the Board of Directors. Seconded by Elaine Schachter. Mr. Falco called the question on Section 7.5 and after a vote by a show of hands, the Motion passed unanimously Section 8.1 Mel Schmier read the proposed amendment that the Corporate Officers shall consist of the following: President, Vice President, a Secretary and a Treasurer those named in Sec. 7.5 above and any additional or other

officers decided upon by majority vote of the Board of Directors to fill temporary or permanent capacities. Seconded by Charlie Parness. Mr. Falco called the question on Section 8.1 and after a vote by a show of hands, the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Falco adjourned the MM meeting at 11:02 a.m. Mr. Fine reconvened the COOCVE BOD meeting at 11:03 a.m. President’s Report - Mr. Fine Mr. Fine stated that he has received quite a few petitions from Canadians about not being allowed to hold a position in office for MM. In response Mr. Fine stated that there is a position open for COOCVE 3rd Vice President, as Ed Gallon had to step down for health reasons. This position requires a candidate to work four days/week for approximately six hours/day. Committee Reports Treasurer’s Report-Sondra Schmier Expenses for the month of September were $6,219.99. The income for January through September was $67,904. Expenses for January through September were $68,266. Old Business - None New Business - None Motion to adjourn at 11:08 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Mr. Fine President

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Village Meeting Minutes CVE Reporter Board Members for 2012

Chair: Wendy Rosenzveig Board: Don Kaplan Betty Schwartz Toni Ponto Gloria Olmstead Bob Gravatt Phil Goldenberg

COOCVE Appointed Committee Members for 2012 ADVISORY Robert Gravatt Phil Goldenberg Charles Parness - Chair Rhonda Pitone AUDIT Al Bakelman Norman Bloom BUDGET & FINANCE Danielle LoBono Gloria Olmstead Arlene Roth - Chair Bernice Schmier BYLAWS Marj Campbell Phil Goldenberg Gene Goldman Robert Gravatt - Chair Charles Parness Rita Pickar Rhonda Pitone Fran Stricoff - Vice Chair

CONTRACT NEGOTIATION Maureen T. Doherty Ed Gallon - Chair Joe Rudnick CIVIC & CULTURAL Arlene Roth, Chair Carol Carr Nancy Giordano Phil Goldenberg Rita Pickar Sue Popp Myriam Sachs Bernice Schmier GRIEVANCE Robert Gravatt Phil Goldenberg Charles Parness Joseph Sachs - Chair INSURANCE Carman Nepa - Chair Herman Shwide

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pool and will be replaced shortly. He explained to the Directors how to connect to the WiFi at the pools. Users must click on the wireless icon on their laptop or device; and the names of the pools will populate in the field; i.e. CVE pool Newport, CVE pool Markham. Click on the pool that you are at and you will be connected -- no passwords are required. Rita Pickar reminded everyone that the WiFi was installed to only work under the shelters and not from across the pool. If residents have any issues on WiFi at the pools, they should contact the Staff Office. A Director suggested that if there is an issue with WiFi and it is being worked on, can someone from the Staff Office notify the Area Chairs so that the buildings can be notified of the issue. COOCVE WiFi and Satellite Committee The Committee announced that they will discontinue investigating Satellite dishes for the buildings due to the lack of a commitment from hi-rise buildings. The Committee will be continuing to investigate WiFi for CVE buildings. Joe Rubino reminded everyone that the Advisory Committee is still moving forward in amending the documents to make satellite dishes legal in CVE. Election Committee - Joe Sachs The Election Committee meeting scheduled for today has been postponed until October 11 at 1:00 p.m. in the Conference Room. Volunteers are still needed for the following areas: Cambridge, Ellesmere, Islewood, Keswick and Swansea. Seacrest - Nothing to report East Coast - Nothing to report Areas Ashby - Mr. Sachs asked if the closing hours on the East gate can be changed. Mr. Vautrin replied that the hours will be addressed when the new gate is installed. Joe Rubino - Recently a letter was sent to the City about the displeasure with the beach stickers and we were told that it would be reconsidered once the budget was committed. The first meeting of the City Commissioners is on Tuesday, October 16. Has COOCVE followed up with the City to find out when it is going to be on the agenda? Also, is someone from COOCVE going to go before the Commission and make a presentation? We also need to let the Village know so that we can have a large representation at the meeting. Joe Saraceno recently called Don Kaplan and asked him

about the upcoming bylaw changes from Master Management. Mr. Kaplan stated that we need to let the residents know that Master Management is not part of COOCVE. If they change their rules and take a vote, it is not the COOCVE Area Chairs making the changes. The changes are going to go before the COOCVE BOD to be voted on and Master Management is the responsible party to present the changes. Grantham - The walkway near the Grantham area towards the Clubhouse is a shortcut for many residents. For many weeks, the golf course has been leaving a large patch of uncut grass (on the golf course property) between association property and the golf course property. Mr. Kaplan stated that Recreation has repeatedly asked Bay Management to

make Recreation aware of what is going on with the Golf Course. Newport - A building in the Newport area is being run by someone who does not live on CVE property, they were given a letter to act as President and they are not 55 years of age. This person is now stating that if a unit owner is not paying their fees, they have the right to rent out the unit. It was suggested to Ms. Pickar to send a letter to the Board. If the Board does not respond then she should contact COOCVE for assistance or call Tallahassee and file a complaint. Old Business - None New Business - None A motion to adjourn was made at 10:32 a.m. Submitted by, Don Kaplan

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he Recreation Committee and Bay Management Corporation are happy to announce that Kim Whittemore has accepted the position of Administrator for the Recreation Facilities here in Century Village East. Kim has been working for Bay Management in the Clubhouse as Office Manager for the past nine months. During that time she has become well acquainted with our Village and the recreation facilities. Kim has strong experience in

property and project management; developer properties and commercial real estate. She also has an extensive background in finance, accounting and customer service. Kim and her family have moved from Fernandina Beach, Florida to the South Florida area. Over the past nine months, Kim has become a member of the Century Village family. She is looking forward to the opportunity to work with Recreation to enhance the lives of our Century Village residents.

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s we roll into another season, I am confident we are ready to go. We have all the issues worked out and everything is running well. All three Gates have been upgraded with new security systems, as well as a fully functional surveillance system. We have already shown that it has worked well for the community with vital information taken and passed to the Sheriff’s office for issues.

Special Needs Residents Visiting the Clubhouse We have many residents with special needs (handicapped, mobility challenged, etc.) who are not able to access the Clubhouse without assistance. Fortunately for some residents, they are able to enjoy the Clubhouse amenities through the assistance of an aide, family member or friend. Whoever accompanies a special needs individual should never leave that person unaccompanied.

Kent is handling over 4000 visitors in a 16-hour time limit and are expecting to double that number in the season. Kent Security has ordered three brand new patrol vehicles with new overheads and ally lights to better perform perimeter checks at night, and new directional indicator warning lights installed in all of the patrol vehicles while doing traffic control.

We have also implemented new incident reports for the rovers to come in to the office and input all of the data into the computer. This is a fully interactive report with a drop-down information bar so the rover can quickly get their information done fast so they can get back on the road to patrol. The report is full of information like a crash investigation form, picture form, medical form and much more. Communication has also been upgraded with a better

repeater so that important transmission can be heard with no issues via radio. I am sure you have noticed that all of the uniforms have been changed to the blue shirts instead of the white ones. Kent went with a new look and color for the company. The Clubhouse is running well and Kent works hand and hand with Bay Management and the Recreation Committee regarding issues in the Clubhouse and the

recreational facilities. We have utilized the AED machines and saved two lives already. We will continue to respond when an issue arises. Word of Wisdom Know who you are calling in and inform all your guests to be ready with their identification so we can safely process all your visitors in quickly. We have come a long way since the start of this contract and will continue to improve.

dOn't Dump it, Donate it ! Save the environment. Help our Community. Donate your used Cell phones and Print Cartridges! ______________________________________ Dear Century Village East residents, FUND for PARKINSON DISEASE RESEARCH, Inc, is conducting a cell phone and print cartridge recycling fund raiser. There is nothing to buy and we do not want your money. We are simply asking you to protect the environment by donating your used digital cell phones and empty ink/toner cartridges. Proceeds will help fund this local charity. We greatly appreciate your support! Please bring your old print cartridges and your old, no longer used cell phones to the special bins outside the main entrances to our Clubhouse - upper level or lower level. You may also find a convenient bin at the entrance to the COOCVE, CVEMM office near Le Club. Just dump your items in the bins- no paper work, no questions. We have an arrangement with a company that will pick up our bins each week and pay us varying amounts for your "donations." If you would like to know how this recycling helps our environment, please email us and we will send you the facts behind this claim. fund4pksn@aol.com PO Box 4594 Deerfield Beach, FL THIS IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION AND YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE. A COPY OF OUR OFFICIAL REGISTRATION, NUMBERED -N11000009261, AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION. MAY BE OBTAINED FROM FLORIDA DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY PHONE. THE TOLL-FREE NUMBER OF THE DIVISION IS 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) – CALLING FROM WITHIN THE STATE OF FLORIDA, OR (850) 488-2221 – CALLING FROM OUTSIDE OF FLORIDA. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE."

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CVE CLUBHOUSE LIBRARY Would you like to read all the popular new books that are coming out? Become a friend of the Library, the cost is only $2.00 per year. In addition to the reserve books you can also find biographies, science books, Jewish books, books on health. Come in and see for yourself. You will definitely find something to pique your interest. There will be a book sale on November 12 and 13, from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Do you have three hours a week that you can spare? Become a volunteer at the Library and spend quality time with other volunteers and enjoy the camaraderie.

DUMPSTER MAN SAYS: NEVER put fluorescent bulbs in our dumpsters. You can turn them into Home Depot.

Until Single Stream recycling starts,

ONLY NEWSPAPERS and FLATTENED CARDBOARD are to be placed in the big blue

dumpsters. Boxes that aren't flattened take up too much room, causing an overflow that makes an unsightly mess by our buildings. Please follow these simple rules and ask your neighbors to do the same so we can keep our Village looking good at all times. Thank you for your cooperation. Your Waste Management Committee, Felicia Prince and Jules Kesselman

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Condo News

COOCVE Frequently Asked Questions By CHARLES PARNESS, COOCVE 1st Vice-President

an someone serve on my association’s board who is not residing in CVE at least nine months each year? Yes they can. Although many building documents contain an amendment which was approved and filed in 1981 which states: “The affairs of the Association shall be managed by a BOARD OF DIRECTORS……, who must

reside in Century Village, Deerfield Beach, Florida, for at least nine (9) months each year.” This amendment violates the Florida Condo Statute 718 and this eligibility restriction in your documents must be ignored. Even if the document’s amendment may have been valid when it was filed, it is not valid now. You cannot

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deny an individual the right to run and serve on a condo association board if they are not here full-time. In a popular book on condo law by Peter M. Dunbar, Esq., Condominium Concepts, in Section 4.7 he writes that while bylaws may prohibit non-members …. they cannot prohibit a member from desiring to be a candidate from qualifying … and seeking election to the board, whether or not the member is a permanent resident. Mr. Dunbar cites Florida Statute 718.112 (2) (a). Florida Statute does have some restrictive statements on eligibility. Section 718.112 (2) (d) states, “A person who has been suspended or removed by the division under this chapter, or who is delinquent in the payment of any fee, fine, or special or regular

assessment … is not eligible for board membership.” In general, a person who has been convicted of any felony is also not eligible for board membership unless those rights have been restored. I called the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), and they confirmed that you do not have to be a permanent resident to serve on a condo board. I also communicated with Bill Raphan who conducts the condo seminars, and he also concurred with this position. He also told me that when the Florida Statute and building condo documents have disagreed on board eligibility based on length of residency, the courts have upheld the Florida Statute. On a personal note, two residents came

to the COOCVE office this year complaining that they were denied the right to run for their condo board because they were not full-time residents. The DBPR was contacted forcing a new election. Both of these residents are now on their condo boards. Disclaimer: I am not an attorney. The above is my understanding of the rules and regulations governing this community. These rules and regulations are covered under Florida Statute 718 (condominiums) and your building documents. Since every condo association has made amendments to their building documents, the rules cited are from one set of condo documents and may not apply to all condo associations. Nothing stated is to be considered as legal advice.

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CVE Simplified Presents

“Steps of a Merger” with Donna Capobianco and Howard Perl, the Merger Attorney

Tuesday, November 20 at 7 PM In Clubhouse Room GPA Last winter’s presentation “Vision of Our CVE Future” dealt with our history and advantages of dissolving individual associations and merging into one legal multicondominium association. This presentation will deal with the specific legal requirements, merger steps, cost and all the help we will get.

Please RSVP to CVESimplified@gmail.com so we can contact you if any change. (Seating is limited, first come first serve basis.) If you did not see the 1st presentation, please, in your email, request the video link so you can watch it before November 20th and be prepared.

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Consumer Interest

“Ask Lori…Parrish on Appraisals” Broward County Property Appraiser Lori Parrish Answers Your Questions…

onsider Partial Payments of Your Property Tax Bill! Dear Lori, I am a senior citizen with a Low-Income Homestead Exemption. I wanted to know if there is any program to help me with paying my property taxes. I was told by your office a new state law allows taxpayers to make partial payments on their tax bills? How does this program work? P.L., Plantation While the Property Appraiser does not levy or collect taxes, I did ask State

Senator Jeremy Ring of Parkland back in 2009 to change state law to allow the Broward County Revenue Department to accept one or more partial payments from taxpayers for property taxes and assessments. We were successful in passing Senate Bill 1580 and getting then Governor Charlie Christ to sign this bill into law. The Broward County Commission enacted this “local option” law. The Broward County Records, Taxes and Treasury Division can now accept up to five partial pay-

ments, along with a $10.00 processing fee for each partial payment. Partial payments can only be made on current 2012 taxes between November 1, 2012 and March 31,

2013. The balance must be paid in full before April 1 to avoid interest and penalties on the unpaid balance. Any unpaid balance becomes delinquent and is handled like any other delinquent tax bill and will be subject to the same interest and penalties, including having a tax certificate sold pursuant to Florida Statute. Partial payments are not eligible for any early-payment discount. The taxpayer has the responsibility to ensure that the remaining amount due is paid timely. The county will not

send monthly invoices. Partial payments cannot be made on delinquent taxes. Not all Florida counties are participating in this program. If you own properties in other counties, please check with your local Tax Collector’s Office to determine if this program is available. Should you have any questions or wish to participate in the partial payment plan, please contact the Broward County Records, Taxes and Treasury Division at 954.831.4000 or visit their website at www.broward. org/recordstaxestreasury.

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My Presence in the Village By MARTY POPELSKY, Vice Mayor/ Commissioner District 3

he City of Deerfield Beach is one of the few remaining cities that still provide its own in-house full service solid waste and recycling collections. Deerfield Beach is also one of very few cities in South Florida to have its own recycling drop off center which collects a wide array of recyclables from card board, glass, metals, plastics, electronics as well as fluorescent bulbs and waste oil. Deerfield Beach continues to be a recycling leader in Broward County and boasts a recycling rate of approximately 35%. The City continues to implement new recycling programs aiming to achieve the state mandate of a 75% recycling rate by 2020.

By SHERIFF AL LAMBERTI

One new program recently implemented is the residential single-stream recycling cart program that allows residents to place all recyclables into one convenient roll cart. Studies have shown recycling rates double when a single-stream cart program is implemented. Century Village currently receives multi-family service from the city’s solid waste and recycling divisions via dumpster collection for solid waste and roll carts for recyclables. In an effort to increase recycling in Century Village and improve collection efficiencies, the recycling division will be deploying recycling dumpsters which will take the place of the roll carts in the near future. This

will allow the city and its crews to reduce the frequency of recycling collections in Century Village. The city is always looking for ways to reduce waste and increase recycling rates and counts on our residents and businesses to help us to reach

our goal of zero waste! UPCOMING EVENTS Army National Guard Big Band Concert Who: Everyone When: Friday, December 7 (Pearl Harbor Day) Time: 7 – 9 p.m. Where: Main Beach Parking Lot Holiday Celebration Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Cove Bring the entire family for a magical evening as we celebrate the season. Enjoy musical performances by local schools and community groups, kid’s activities, photos with Santa, tasty holiday treats from local food vendors, and snow showers all night.

Who: Everyone When: Saturday, December 8 Time: 5 – 9 p.m. Where: The Cove Shopping Center Regards & Good Health, Vice Mayor Marty Popelsky Your District 3 Commissioner Remember that I am your only full-time Commissioner. I am always here to assist you in any way I can. Call me any time, and I will be glad to help you resolve your problems. City Hall Office 954-4804218 City Assistant Phone 954480-4263 Email: web.commission@ Deerfield-Beach.com

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lan to Travel for Thanksgiving? The Thanksgiving Holiday is fast approaching and many Broward County residents will be taking vacations or leaving town to visit with family and friends. The Broward Sheriff’s Office reminds everyone that there are certain security-minded steps to take before leaving town. Remember to stop all newspaper deliveries; ask a trusted neighbor to pick up your mail and contact your local Broward Sheriff’s Office district office to sign up for our Home Watch program. When you sign up for BSO’s Home Watch program, a deputy, community service aide or BSO volunteer will

check on your home regularly while you are on vacation. An exterior check of your home will be conducted to make sure there have been no unlawful entries and that no other obvious problems have occurred outside of your home. To sign up for this FREE service, visit www. sheriff.org/homewatch and download the form. Complete it and return it to the BSO district that serves your community. You may also stop by your BSO district office and our staff will help you complete the form. Knowing that your home is being protected will put your mind at ease during your vacation. We only offer our Home Watch program in our patrol juris-

dictions. If you live outside of a BSO jurisdiction, contact your city or town’s police department and ask if they offer a similar service. Before you leave town, it is important to make sure your

home appears occupied. Place timers on your lights and set them to turn on and off at different times. Lock your garage door and disconnect the automatic opener. Most importantly, tell a trusted neighbor that you are going to be away and ask them to dial 911 immediately if they see anyone on your property. Here are some additional home security tips to keep in mind: Install good locks on all doors and windows and always use them. Give a spare key to your trusted neighbor and provide them with an emergency telephone number where they can reach you. Have someone mow your

lawn if you’ll be away more than a couple of weeks. Never leave a message on your telephone answering machine stating you are out of town. Leave your window blinds as you normally would if you were home. Invite your neighbor to park their car in your driveway. If you are traveling by air, we remind you to arrive at the airport early before your departure time. At the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport, our deputies are in place to ensure your safety, but long lines to checkin and security check points are often a cause of frustration for travelers. Arriving early alleviates congestion and allows you appropriate time to arrive at your gate. If you are picking up guests at the airport, you are reminded not to park on the swale at the entrance to the airport. You can park in the “cell phone” lot until your loved one’s flight arrives. If you are traveling by car, you should also allow yourself enough time to reach your destination since the roadways are always more congested during the holidays. Confirm your vehicle is in proper working order prior to traveling. If you plan to stop at a rest area, make certain it is well-lit and lock your doors when you exit the vehicle. On behalf of the men and women of the Broward Sheriff’s Office, I wish you all a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving!

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Sounding Board

The Art of Remembering By SHELLY BASKIN

dear friend from the “old days” contacted me a few months ago. We went to Grammar School, Junior High and Senior High in Yonkers, New York, but lost touch during the college years. We spoke and caught up on the past five or six decades. He sent me this list of memories that I would like to share. How many do you remember? Black Jack chewing gum; Wax Coke shaped bottles with colored sugar water; Candy Cigarettes; Soda pop machines that dispensed glass bottles; Coffee shops or diners with table-side juke boxes (3 plays for twenty-five cents); Home milk delivery in glass bottles with cardboard stoppers; Party lines on the telephone. And, newsreels were shown before the two movies and cartoons and a serial, all for two bits. P. F. Flyers; TV test patterns that came on at night after the last

show; Peashooters; Howdy Doody and Princess Summerfall Winterspring; 45 and 78 rpm records; S and H Greenstamps; Hi-Fi’s that were floor standing; Metal ice trays with levers. Plus, car head lights with dimmer switches on the floor; Real ice boxes; Pant leg clips for bikes that didn’t have chain guards. There was only one telephone in each house, in the living room, and it was a party line. All newspapers were delivered by boys and all boys delivered newspapers. Movie stars kissed their horses such as “Hoppy, Tex, Roy, and Kimosabe.” The movies weren’t rated, as all were responsibly written and produced for everyone to enjoy viewing without profanity or violence. None were offensive. Someone asked the other day, “What was your favorite fast food when you were growing up?” We didn’t have fast food—“all the food was

slow.” And, it was cooked at home. Period. Some parents never owned their own house, never wore Levis or Jeans. They were called dungarees. Some never set foot on a golf course, never traveled out of the country (except to Florida), or had a credit card. In their later years they had something called a revolving charge card. The card was good only at Sears Roebuck or maybe it was Sears & Roebuck. My parents never drove me to soccer practice. This was because we never heard of soccer. I had a bicycle that probably weighed in at 50 pounds and only had one speed, slow. We didn’t have television in our house until I was nineteen. It was of course black and white, and the stations went off the air at midnight, after playing the National Anthem. I was 16 before I tasted my first pizziola, otherwise known as “pizza pie.” When I bit into it, I burned the roof

of my mouth and the cheese slid off, swung down, plastered itself against my chin, and burned that too. Still, it’s the best pizza I ever had. Those days will never return and I don’t think those types of friendships will either. That’s why I was so happy to share those times with my friend Ron. Then and Now. The last time I saw him was 1955 at graduation from Roosevelt High.

How times have changed and still remain the same. An entire lifetime has passed us by, as did many improvements. Entire generations have laid their imprints or “footprints” on society. Entire populations have come and gone. But, good friendships can span the test of time. In the words of Mister Spock, of Star Trek fame, “Ron, may you live long and prosper.”

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Boy, You’re My Own Kitchen Design Here Early! I Text and Photos by SANDI LEHMAN

By MARK SATALOFF

y wife and I are snowbirds and arrived in South Florida in early October. We have been here early in the season before, and frankly we like coming early. The Village is virtually deserted when compared to the population in the season, so there is little traffic both on the road and pathways. Biking is one of our favorite activities. We rode around the Village without once ringing our bells to avoid the walkers. It was almost surreal to find the volleyball, tennis and bocce courts empty. I looked to see if anyone was teeing off on the golf course; nope, not a soul playing. As we rode by the tennis courts, Mark the CVE Tennis Pro, said, “Boy, you’re here early.” We’ve heard that a lot while here. Yes, we are here early. Then there is the beach.

Both my wife and I love Deerfield Beach. In the season you must get there early in the morning to park or risk driving around and around searching for a parking spot. We eat lunch at home, get in the car and some fifteen minutes later we park, unpack and enjoy a lovely afternoon at the beach. Another perk is that we can still use the Deerfield Beach Sticker from last year. Unfortunately, this may not be true next year. As for dinner, we can walk into almost any restaurant at any time, and be guaranteed a good seat without a long wait. And finally, perhaps the best reason of all for coming early is that I can wear shorts at night in the Clubhouse! So yes, we are here early and we like it that way. I only hope that other snowbirds don’t catch on to this, stay in their nests at home, and don’t migrate south early.

am proud to relate my own original design for my work kitchen and this is my story. Last Labor Day, September 4, 2011, in my co-op apartment at Sheepshead Bay, I was involved with a gas explosion of my stove. The old gas stove belonged to my mother-in-law and must have been about 50 years old. I had smelled gas and when I attempted to light a burner on the stove, a terrific explosion occurred which blew me out of the kitchen. Luckily my fiancé was there to catch me. All the hair on my arms, legs and eyebrows were singed off and I was temporarily in shock. I immediately called the gas company and in no time a representative came to my apartment to examine the stove explosion. Wallpaper had been torn away from my kitchen wall, the flooring was also ruined and my kitchen was a total wreck. The gas company representative disengaged the stove and a special investigator arrived to witness the explosion incident. I received compensation for part of the destruction of my kitchen and was advised an additional payment would be forthcoming after the repair and remodeling was completed. A major appliance store company representative came to view the damaged kitchen; and after many hours of suggestions as how to restore my kitchen, it was determined the charge would be approximately $25,000. I was not prepared to go through with this expensive renovation, both costly and time-wise, as I would be returning to my Florida condo residence after Labor Day. I

“My kitchen before was a total wreck.” advised my insurance company of my decision to wait till next May of 2012 when I would return to do the necessary kitchen restoration and they agreed for me to accomplish this next year. In the meantime, I concentrated on my kitchen renovation myself with all sorts of ideas. I felt that $25,000 was too much for me to spend on my behalf, even with the insurance compensation. So, I used my own imagination and designed what I believed would be a modern, beautiful kitchen renovation, and this is what I accomplished. First, when I returned to Sheepshead Bay in May 2012, I engaged a professional painter to paint all my old cabinets bright red. Yes, bright red and to paint all the remaining walls under the cabinets stark white, once the old damaged wallpaper was removed. I went to Lowes and ordered a backsplash of white Corian for under the redpainted cabinets and white Corian to be placed on my counter area. A new stainless steel sink was included, free of charge, from Lowes with my backsplash order; and

I purchased a fine stainless steel faucet for my new sink. Next I purchased a new Frigidaire gas stove which was stainless steel and black, and also ordered a new stainless steel refrigerator. Then I purchased white, stick-on, large shiny floor tiles to complete the restoration for the damaged flooring. I required more storage space so I retained a professional to remove the curved top of my old cabinet on wheels and had it painted white to match my walls and give it a bright new look. On top of this cabinet I placed a new toaster oven and microwave, and now I have more counter space next to my new sink. I absolutely love my new self-designed red, white and silver kitchen! Instead of paying $25,000 to a kitchen professional company, my gorgeous kitchen cost approximately $5,000. To complete my kitchen décor, I purchased a beautiful round, silver-trimmed wall clock. Then, my daughter bestowed upon me a complete new set of pots and pans – the color – of course, red and silver. How about that!

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“I absolutely love my new self-designed kitchen!”

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On The Train Again By HELENE WAYNE rain travel in the situp section, makes for interesting contacts. My trip was only four and a half hours long, but the time always seems to fly away. While waiting in the Deerfield station for the train to come, a young lady who was sitting next to me started a conversation. We exchanged our plans as to where we were going. Then the information became more detailed. I told her that I was going to Oviedo (which is in Florida, near Narcosee, (loved that name and had to tell it to you) and Orlando. I was going up there for my great grandson’s first birthday party. She was going to Orlando to sign the necessary papers on the passing of her godfather. She had been called upon to do this since he had died of suspicious causes. Incidentally, she told me she is a surgical

nurse. At this point, the train arrived and we embarked. I sat down in my aisle seat, next to a silent, older man. At lunch time I went down to the Club Car and ordered my favorite (on trains) a cinnamon bun and a drink. I took my goodies over to a table in that same car where another single lady was sitting. She told me her itinerary. It was visiting her daughter and grandchild. She then proceeded to tell me that she came from Panama to the United States several years ago and lives in Miami. The discussion turned to the problems after the hurricane and she felt strongly about the residents rebuilding in that same place. After all that damage she would certainly not want to live there again. We spent several hours discussing this and other things. She told me that her name is Cherub, I thought that was in-

teresting having never heard it as a name before. After I returned to my seat, it was lickity split, and here we were at my station. Now move ahead five days and here I am at the Winter Park Station waiting for the train for my return trip home. It is lunch time, so I simply dropped off my carryon bag at my seat, greeted my seat mate, a young fellow, and headed for the lunch car. As I stood waiting for my cinnamon bun, a tall gentleman started a conversation. By, the time my bun was ready he had told me that he just got back from Iraq, it was his second trip there. I told him my son had been in Vietnam and he said he had been there too. Told me that he is an officer and an Army pilot and after a brief visit with his family would be returning there. When I took my lunch to an empty table, along came

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the young man who was to be my seat mate. He got his fried chicken and a drink and joined me at the table. He told me that he had gone up to North Carolina to visit his family for a week and had stayed three months. But, he received a call from work that he’d better come back, or else. He works in a hospital in Jupiter but lives in West Palm Beach. In fact as we pulled into Palm Beach he pointed out the street where he lives. He departed and suddenly another lady came over and asked if the seat was available. She told me she had to move because the seat where she was sitting was so chilly she needed to warm up a bit. She talked with an accent, said she was from Russia and was living here for only four years. I complimented her on how well she spoke English I had no trouble understanding her. She then proceeded to tell me all about herself. (This was between Palm Beach and Deerfield stations.) She said that her name was Alla; she had cancer but, hopefully it was cured; about the hard

y mom, Rose, loved butterflies. After Ray and I moved to CVE with Mom in 2003, she and I became members of Butterfly World. Not a month went by that we did not visit there together. Unbeknownst to me, she noticed how I admired a beautiful, stained glass butterfly lamp every time we ended our visit walking through the gift shop to exit. After Ray and I completed a major renovation of our unit and moved in, she came over and brought us that beautiful butterfly lamp as a house-warming gift. And warm our house it did. The lamp lit up our living room window and everyone who came to visit basked in its soft colors and light. When Mom died in 2010, the lamp

was one of our treasured reminders of the color and light she brought to our lives and how thankful we were to her for wanting us all to live here in our beautiful Century Village. Just a few months ago the lamp was moved and accidently one of its magnificent wings broke off. We were heartbroken. But I was not going to just let it go without trying to get it fixed. After all, how many communities can boast of having a Stained Glass Club, where Harry Liner spends his days working and teaching this specialized art? When I called him, he immediately said he would be happy to take a look and see what he could do. Harry was challenged by the project and in no time at all I got the call the lamp was ready to come home. Harry made a point to say I

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time her children were having making a living here and how she and her husband help them; that her brother, a math professor also came to the U.S. with them. I laughed when she got on her cell phone and called her husband to inform him that the train would be arriving early. This whole conversation (on the phone) was in Russian. I asked her about switching over from Russian to English. Whenever we’re in the little Chinese restaurant across the street I think about just that. The owner will be talking to us and then switch over to Chinese to talk to the waiter. My question is, do you think in language and then translate it, or what? Alla said, “It just comes out with no forethought.” So my closing words to you, if you hear that the train is long and boring, think about the League of Nations that I enjoyed on these two four hour trips. I loved it. Take the Train.

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could leave the lamp there if we wanted because during its repair all who entered the Stained Glass Club room fell in love with it. Well, thanks to Harry’s amazing patience and talent, the treasured lamp is back in its rightful spot, once again warming up our home. Knowing how much my mom, Ray and I love CVE, I did the next best thing and brought Harry a framed photograph of the lamp so he would always remember his butterfly challenge, the joy it brought him and others who share his craft and most of all, as a symbol of our appreciation to him for keeping this amazing art alive and restoring my beautiful mom’s butterfly presence back into our home. Thank you, Harry and happy Thanksgiving from Donna & Ray Capobianco.

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PRESENTS November Announcements FREE Lectures & Events NEW! FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS EVERY MONTHAT CENTURY VILLAGE! Dr. Sean (John) Malloy, Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon The First Tuesday of the month is FREE Health Screening and Healthy Talk Day! Broward Health North is bringing you a FREE cholesterol/sugar screening to the first 55 people who register on the first Tuesday of each month at 8:00am in GP-N. (You must fast from midnight on). The health screenings will start at 9:00am and be followed by an interesting health presentation from one of our experts at 10:00am. Tuesday, November 6 from 9-11am.

IMAGINE HIP REPLACEMENT WITH A FAST RECOVERY AND NO MUSCLES CUT! Find out more about Anterior Hip Replacement using state-of-the-art technology. It’s less invasive, features a quicker recovery and helps get you back to being you again. The BHN Joint Replacement Center features all private rooms & bathrooms, family centered patient education and group therapy. Tuesday, November 13 6-7pm presented by Dr. Steven Naide, Orthopedic Surgeon, Medical Director BHN Orthopedic Trauma BHN Conference Center, 201 E Sample Road, Deerfield Beach, FL 333064 Reservations required due to limited availability. Call the Health Line at 954.759.7400 to reserve your space.

FREE MEMORY SCREENING ON NATIONAL MEMORY SCREENING DAY Are you forgetting you forgot something? Please join us for a free memory screening in our award-winning Memory Disorder Center. Tuesday, November 13, 2012 5pm-8pm BHN Conference Center, 201 E Sample Road, Deerfield Beach, FL 33064 Reservations required due to limited availability. Call the Health Line at 954.759.7400 to reserve your space.

DATING GAME – SOCIALIZATION LECTURE Remember the dating game? BHN is bringing it back! Dr. H. Murray Todd will discuss how socialization as we age is very important and the things we can do for our brain that can help us stay healthy! Then let the dating game begin! Presented by Dr. H. Murray Todd, Neurologist Tuesday, November 20, 2012 3-5pm BHN Conference Center, 201 E Sample Road, Deerfield Beach, FL 33064 Reservations required due to limited availability. Call the Health Line at 954.759.7400 to reserve your space or for more information call Victoria Israels, 954-786-5197.

Support Groups for the Community ALZHEIMER'S & RELATED DEMENTIA FOR MORE INFO: 954.786.7392 Support group for SPOUSES and/or ADULT CHILDREN of those with Alzheimer's or related dementia – Every Tuesday from 10:30 - Noon in Neuro Resource Center Every Friday from 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. in the Neuro Resource Center Support group for ADULT CHILDREN of those with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in the Neuro Resource Center DAY C.A.P.- Helps caregivers deal with special concerns of caring for a dependant loved one. Takes place over 4 consecutive days, four hours per day NIGHT C.A.P. – Same as DAY C.A.P. but held two evenings a week for two consecutive weeks from 6-9pm for adult children or working caregivers

STROKE SUPPORT GROUP FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 954.786.7333 Support group for STROKE SURVIVORS and/or their CAREGIVERS 2nd Thursday of the month 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. followed by rehabilitative exercises from 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. in the Neuro Resource Center

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 954.786.2305 Support group for those with Parkinson’s Disease and/or their CAREGIVERS 2nd Tuesday of the month 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. support group and exercises in the Neuro Resource Center

TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP

When you need emergency care, day or night, it’s comforting to know that there’s a world-class emergency room close by. Our experienced staff is specially trained for all types of emergencies. What makes our emergency department different? • 100% of our ER physicians are board certified in emergency medicine • Our nurses are trauma-trained and nationally certified (TNCC) • ‘Fast Track’ provides a quick turnaround for non-critical patients • We are your Comprehensive Primary Stroke Center-ranking in the Top 5% of the Nation • Adult Level II Trauma Centerfeaturing state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and treatment • Chest Pain Emergency Unit

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 954.786.2400 3rd Tuesday of each month 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. in the NBMC Conference Center

• Pediatrician in-house daily from 4pm-midnight for your little ones

CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS

• Patient satisfaction scores exceed national average

Spanish Speaking Women’s Cancer Group 1st Monday of every month Neuro Resource Center—off main lobby 6 p.m. Please rsvp to Patty Gonzalez 754-366-6219

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP 1st Thursday of the month 6pm RSVP to Linda Watson – 954.786.5127

MEDITATION & RELAXATION GROUP Last Thursday of the month 6pm RSVP to Linda Watson - 954.786.5127

Medical emergencies are scary to think about, but they do happen. So, it’s good to know that Broward Health North’s Emergency Department is right here in your neighborhood.

Look Good …Feel Better Cosmetics and Wigs Last day of the month 10 a.m. until noon, Please rsvp to Linda Watson 954-786-5127 Must Be Registered To Participate!!

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Phyllis’ kitchen By PHYLLIS PISTOLIS

Roasted Salmon 4 salmon fillets

2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar 2 tsp honey 1 tsp Dijon mustard 3 plum tomatoes, chopped ¼ cup chopped red onion ¼ cup chopped green pepper 4 tbsp chopped calamata olives Place salmon in a greased baking pan and sprinkle with salt. In a small bowl. whisk the oil, vinegar, honey, mustard and salt. Spoon 1 tbsp over each fillet. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, onions, green pepper and olives and remaining oil mixture. Spread over fillets. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes or till fish flakes easily. Yum. Lemon Feta Angel Hair 8 oz pasta 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp olive oil 4 oz crumbled Feta cheese 2 tsp grated lemon peel ½ tsp oregano ½ tsp salt ½ tsp pepper Cook pasta – drain In a large skillet, sauté garlic in oil for 1 minute, Add pasta to skillet and mix. Add remaining ingredients. Toss to mix. Serves 4

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We want to wish all our friends and neighbors a Happy Thanksgiving. We have properties to sell and customers buying; give our office a call today! Our staff of “Village Pros” Realtor’s are in the office and looking forward to assisting you in your real estate needs.

Nous Parlons FranÇais – To all of our French Speaking customers stop in and see Nagui Yassa our agent that speaks French fluently! WHETHER YOU ARE BUYING OR SELLING, ONLY THE VERY BEST WILL DO THAT’S THE DUBMAN WAY! WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!

Allen & Diana Dubman Broker - Owner

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Exciting Good News

Rita’s Bas Mitzvah

By SYLVIA KATCHER, President/ NCJW, Northeast Broward Deerfield Section

Text by CLAIRE ESKIND Photo by JANE SIMON

n September 28, 2012, the National Council of Jewish Women, Northeast Broward Deerfield Section, was the recipient of a mammoth donation from the Helen Gero Trust, in the amount of $77,104.11. I was first informed of the possibility of a gift almost two years ago. It became a reality after intense litigation, and

a concerted effort to get the money out of probate and into the hands of NCJW and the Alzheimer’s Association, Broward County chapter, which received an equal donation. The Board of NCJW section in Deerfield is in the midst of establishing a formula which will create a scholarship for outstanding students as they enter the college arena. It is

our hope that wise investments and general donations will allow us to perpetuate this ambitious undertaking. We are very grateful. See the Reporter and Channel 99 for news of our events. Our meetings are usually held on the third Wednesday of each month, in the Clubhouse at 12 noon in Room N. We are nonsectarian. Everyone is welcome.

Hispanic Heritage Month Text by SEDORA VILLA

n Sunday, October 14, 2012 members of the Hispanic Club CVE celebrated their heritage. Our members brought many things to celebrate this event. They shared stories, food and memories of their homeland.

n May 6, in front of family and friends, Rita Pickar the Newport Area Chair, celebrated her Bas Mitzvah. The ceremony was conducted by Rabbi Alton Winters and Cantor Gary Sherman and took place at Temple B’nai Shalom of Century Village. Rita, who joined the Temple congregation last year, mentioned to friends

that she had never had the opportunity to be Bas Mitzvahed. Upon hearing that desire, Rabbi Winters suggested that she begin her studies and a plan evolved. A catered dinner preceded the ceremony and all in attendance were invited to join in a dessert bonanza following a most impressive service where Ms. Pickar read from the Torah.

Photo by CARMEN CINTRON Several members and guests spoke about their native countries. Carmen Cintron, our treasurer, made crowns with the name of the country of each speaker. Our members come from different countries, including the United States.

While our cultures might be a little different we all have one thing in common, our beautiful language and the beauty of our countries. Que Viva la hispanidad , nuestra cultura y nuestro idioma and God Bless our new home the United States of America.

Rita Pickar reading from the Torah.

Left to right, Inocencia, D.R., Jose, Spain, Ana, Brazil,Jane PR/Portugal, Daisy R, Cuba, Daisy C, PR, Patricia, Peru, Lourdes and James, Salvador

A Purim Kindergarten Text and Photo By AVIVA RAVEL

n March 9, 2012, over 50 women, dressed as children and storybook characters, assembled at Le Club to celebrate Purim. The crowd included Hana R. as Principal Cop who kept order in the school. The room, decorated with children’s drawings, also featured a special Time Out corner for naughty children; this was constantly

occupied by Ghitti C. After a wholesome lunch, thanks to Rhona B, Aviva the Teacher read her Purim story as told by a seven-year old. One of the many highlights of the party was the Show And Tell segment. Shushana C. described her relationship with her teddy bear; Roslyn M. dedicated her ABC book

to her post-modern granny; Ruth D. and Elizabeth sang bawdy songs as Jack and Jill, Shushana F. as Peter Pan, performed magic. All of the presentations were hilarious. Under Ruth D’s direction the children sang and danced circle dances and exercised on their chairs. As one song suggests, how wonderful it would be if Purim came not once a year but twice a week!

Celia Gordon and Shirley Herman as Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum

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Notice Resident’s Green Vehicle Stickers T

he Village’s new Entrance Gate Security System is up and running. Bar code readers have been installed on the security gates on both East and West Drive entrances, and residents with bar codes may now enter any of the three (3) entrances without checking with security. Both East and

No Longer Recognized West Drive entrances have also been equipped to allow entrance by non-residents to reduce the vehicle load on the main gate entrance (Hillsboro Blvd.).

Residents without a bar code will be stopped by Security and asked to show their Resident I.D. Card at each of the three (3) entrances.

The new Security System recognizes resident’s bar code, identifies the resident in the resident database, records the date and time of entry, and photographs the vehicles license tag while comparing the information collected with the information on file. The old green sticker does

not provide this functionality and security has no way of knowing if the vehicle bearing the sticker has been sold to a non-resident, or even who the vehicle belongs to. Residents are encouraged to purchase a bar code sticker for each of their vehicles to expedite entry through the three (3) entrances.

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Community Message Board Deerfield Beach Green Market kicks off at the Cove Shopping Center. This increasingly popular market features a variety of artisan foods, clothing, soaps & oils and other unique finds while promoting the beauty of its recently renovated surroundings and the merchants that inhabit it. The market will be held every Sunday from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED TO ASSIST 2012 ELECTION COMMITTEE Where: Clubhouse Party Room When: Tuesday, December 18, 2012 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 Noon

Please call either: Joe Sachs

Don’t Dump It, Donate It! Save the environment. Help our Community. Donate your used Cell phones and Print Cartridges! ______________________________________ Dear Century Village East residents, FUND for PARKINSON DISEASE RESEARCH, Inc, is conducting a cell phone and print cartridge recycling fund raiser. There is nothing to buy and we do not want your money. We are simply asking you to protect the environment by donating your used digital cell phones and empty ink/toner cartridges. Proceeds will help fund this local charity. We greatly appreciate your support! Please bring your old print cartridges and your old, no longer used cell phones to the special bins outside the main entrances to our Clubhouse - upper level or lower level. You may also find a convenient bin at the entrance to the COOCVE, CVEMM office near Le Club. Just dump your items in the bins- no paper work, no questions. We have an arrangement with a company that will pick up our bins each week and pay us varying amounts for your "donations." If you would like to know how this recycling helps our environment, please email us and we will send you the facts behind this claim. fund4pksn@aol.com PO Box 4594 Deerfield Beach, FL THIS IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION AND YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE. A COPY OF OUR OFFICIAL REGISTRATION, NUMBERED -N11000009261, AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION. MAY BE OBTAINED FROM FLORIDA DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY PHONE. THE TOLL-FREE NUMBER OF THE DIVISION IS 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) – CALLING FROM WITHIN THE STATE OF FLORIDA, OR (850) 488-2221 – CALLING FROM OUTSIDE OF FLORIDA. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE."

(Chair)

954-725-2404

Carol McBride (Co-chair)

954-313-3652

Claire Eskind

954-421-0695

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Volunteers Are Essential For This Community to Move Forward

BSO Reminds You To.....

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SCAMMERS!

WELCOME! Kim Whittemore Administrator for the Recreation Facilities

Thank You Veterans. Happy Veterans Day! day honoring armed service veterans. It is a federal holiday that is observed on November 11. It marks the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918.

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Chia Pets? By ELLEN KAMHI PHD, RN/ The Natural Nurse®

hen most people hear the word, “CHIA,” the first thing they think of is “Chia Pets.” The concept of the Chia Pet is a well thought out, creative marketing idea, in which chia seeds are implanted into animal shaped ceramic planters. When the seeds are watered, they sprout into Chia Grass, which becomes the “fur” on the chia pet - truly ingenious! However, many people don’t know that the same Chia seed is also an excellent, high quality food source. Chia naturally grows in Mexico. It is an ancient plant that was cultivated by the Aztecs. Chia was used as a source of currency to pay taxes to the Aztec priesthood. Once the Spanish arrived, they discouraged the planting and eating of Chia by the Aztecs, probably due to the fact that the Aztecs felt the chia made them strong warriors. The latin name for Chia is Salvia Hispanica, and some

companies now market Chia seeds by that name, calling it Salvia, while others call the product CHIA; both names refer to the same product. The Aztec Warriors may not have known about complex chemical structures, but they knew that eating Chia kept them strong and healthy! We now can analyze Chia seeds, and have uncovered the high nutrient profile these seeds contain. Chia seeds are small oval shaped seeds (about 1 millimeter each). Their color varies from brown, black, beige and white. Some sellers insist that one color or the other is preferable and has a higher nutritional profile, but there is a lot of debate about the difference in the literature. However, the fact remains that Chia is exceptionally healthy. Chia seeds are high in fiber (25% soluble fiber), 34% healthy oils, and 20% protein, which is a great protein level for a vegetarian source. Chia also has a lot of antioxidant activity.

Some of the specific antioxidant compounds that have been isolated from Chia include quercitin, kaempferol flavonols and myricitin, as well as significant quantities of calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin C, magnesium, folate, B vitamins, zinc, selenium, and vitamin A. Chia seeds have a higher level of healthy Omega 3 fatty acids than any other vegetable based source. Omega 3’s are needed for many important metabolic processes, and help the body to form hormones that are involved in maintaining healthy skin, creating sex hormones and cholesterol metabolism. A human trial published in Diabetes Care [2007;30(11)]

suggests an improvement in several risk factors for cardiovascular health issues in individuals with type 2 Diabetes, including glycemic (blood sugar) control, blood pressure, blood lipids (total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglycerides) and C-reactive protein. It’s easy to add Chia to your diet. You can eat the seeds directly as a raw dietary fiber and omega-3 supplement. Chia is often made into “Chia Meal” by grinding the seeds into a fine powder. When Chia is mixed into a liquid, it forms a gelatinous mass due to its high content of beneficial mucilages and fibers. This slows the digestion of carbohydrates in the digestive system, leading to a feeling of fullness, which helps with portion control. Chia is a perfect food to support weight loss. It is high in protein, low in carbohydrates and sugar, yet makes you feel full. You can mix one scoop of Chia seed into 8 oz. of liquid. Shake for one minute. Be sure Chia seeds are evenly suspended in the liquid. Sip slowly and chew the mixture

as you swallow the thick liquid. Then follow with 8 oz. of clear liquid. Chia seeds or meal can be added to many foods including cereal, soup, salad, yogurt, smoothies and baked goods. One tsp. of Chia mixed in 2 oz. of water can be used as the perfect egg substitute in most recipes. Most people really enjoy the nut-like flavor of Chia seeds, and find that it is a great addition to their healthy lifestyle! Ellen Kamhi PhD RN, author of The Natural Medicine Chest, has been involved in natural health care for over four decades. Her Radio Show archive is at http://ehearit.com She answers consumer questions at www.naturesanswer. com, and offers private consultations. FACEBOOK The Natural Nurse, www.naturalnurse.com 800-829-0918

Athletic Schedule Century Village East November 1st thru December 3rd 2012

Health Club All Levels 8:00

9:00

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Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Low Impact (Cristina) Body Toning & Weights (Gale)

Low Impact Aerobics (Debbie)

Low Impact Aerobics (Cristina) Body Toning & Weights (Debbie)

Low Impact Aerobics (Cleide)

Low Impact Aerobics (Cleide) Body Toning & Weights (Cleide)

Easy Stretch (Cleide) Low Impact Aerobics (Nancy)

Pilates (Cleide)

9:15

9:45 10:35

Relax with Yoga (Janet ) Easy Stretch (Gale) Low Impact Aerobics (Elen)

Relax with Yoga (Janet )

Low Impact Aerobics (Debbie)

Easy Stretch (Debbie) Low Impact Aerobics (Debbie)

Low Impact Aerobics (Cleide)

10:45 12:00 1:00

Yoga Stretch (Dotty) Line Dance (Martha) Senior Fitness &Weights (Gale)

Zumba (Fabio)

Zumba (Fabio) Senior Fitness &Weights (Debbie)

1:15 2:00

Balance (Gale)

3:15

Intermediate Belly Dance (Mary Ann) Yoga Stretch (Dotty)

Chair Yoga (Janet )

Zumba (Marina)

Awareness Through Movements (Iris)

4:30

5:30

Tai-Chi (Terry)

Line Dance (Martha)

Chair Stretch (Gale) Balance (Gale)

Zumba (Fabio) Senior Fitness &Weights (Cleide)

Zumba (Marina)

Awareness Through Movements (Iris )

Chair Yoga (Janet) Beginner Belly Dance (Marion) Yoga Stretch (Dotty)

Party Room All Levels 9:00

Pilates (Gale)

Aquatic Schedule All Levels 9:15 Indoor 9:15 Outdoor 11:00 Outdoor 10:00-12:00 Indoor 12:00 Indoor

Aquacise (Sandy)

ArthriticAquacise (Debbie) Aquacise (Gale) Aqua Zumba (Hugo)

Arthritic Aquacise (Viktoriya)

*Schedule is subject to change

Aquacise (Blanca)

Arthritic Aquacise (Viktoriya)

ArthriticAquacise (Cleide) Aquacise (Sandy) Aqua Zumba (Hugo) Swimming Lessons (Norwo)

Aquacise (Viktoriya)

Arthritic Aquacise (Viktoriya)

Aquacise (Blanca)

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Helpful Health Hints By DR. NORMA LOCKER

hy Cut Back on Grains? Why does the National Cancer Institute tell us to cut back on grains? People are consuming more bread, pasta, tortillas, crackers, cereal, pancakes, pizza crust, pretzels, pastries and other foods made with grain, but at least 90% of the grain is refined flour. Choose brown instead of white rice whenever pos-

sible. In a restaurant always ask if they have brown rice. Before you cook rice rinse it thoroughly in a strainer. The NCI claims that refined grains are a big part of the imbalance in our diets. Also, people are eating too many servings of meat, poultry, fish and eggs and not enough fruit, veggies and low fat dairy. Solid fats and added sugars are included in that list. They are known as SoFAS and they are found in grain-

based desserts, cakes, cookies, grain-based chips and snacks which are basically made from refined grains. What’s wrong with refined grains? All of the natural nutrients are leached and bleached out of the original grain then they are replaced artificially. The recommendation—substitute at least half of the grain-based diet with veggies, beans and fruit and switch from refined grains to whole grains wherever possible. The

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nitrites or nitrates in food to create carcinogenic N-nitroso compounds in the gut. Heme iron may also damage insulinmaking cells in the pancreas. So if you care about your health cut back on meat consumption from two servings a day to one serving every two to four days. A better recommendation—substitute meat with fish, nuts, white meat poultry, and low fat dairy, and remember to increase your consumption of fruits and vegetables. For people who have low cholesterol, eggs, can be used in moderation.

ATHLETIC SCHEDULE CLASS DESCRIPTION Low Impact Aerobics Low impact aerobics is a low intensity workout designed to help you condition the cardio respiratory system by using a diversity of exercises. The class starts with 30 minutes of Aerobic workout followed by 15 minutes of weights and 10 minutes of abdominal work and stretching. Low Intermediate Aerobics: Intermediate to Advanced This has been created for those requiring more intensity and more challenge. Body Toning & Weights: All Levels This is a total body toning which helps those with problems of osteoporosis and muscle density loss. (You must bring your own weights and rubber tubing.) Tai Chi: All Levels A series of slow, graceful low impact movements developed thousands of years ago in China. It helps with balance and posture.

Chair Stretch: All Levels This is a gentle approach to Yoga focusing on exercising both the body and the mind, through stretching, breathing and relaxation. All are done standing and sitting. Arthritic Aquacise: Beginner This is an easy to follow class, focusing on building flexibility, balance and strength to increase joint mobility and range of motion.

Beginner Belly Dance Tone your body while learning traditional belly dance moves that target and isolate areas of the body that rarely get attention. No experience required-just a willingness to shake what you got! Bring scarf or coin belt to wrap around your hips.

Intermediate Belly Dance This class is for those who want to learn different routines and have previous Belly Dance Training. Easy Stretch This is a beginners approach to yoga with low intensity forms of stretching, combining mind and body to relieve stress and rejuvenate your spirit. It is a blend of traditional posture or forms and techniques to increase body awareness, flexibility, balance and strength. Yoga Stretch This class is designed for those at the intermediate level to engage in the endless benefits of the yoga practice by enhancing your mind/body, increasing strength and flexibility. Relax with Yoga: All Levels Yoga is a practical self discipline to gain mastery over body and mind, to increase strength, flexibility, balance, stamina and endurance in a positive mental atmosphere. There is special emphasis on proper breathing, relaxation and meditation techniques.

Swimming This class is provided for those who don’t know how to swim. We show basic techniques and the ability to enjoy the outdoors in South Florida in a better way. We offer beginner and advanced classes.

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Aquacise: All Levels Get in the pool and enjoy an invigorating class that gives you cardio respiratory conditioning. It also helps you with any arthritis symptoms by reducing the stress of joints. (You must have a noodle.)

Ball Sculpt: Intermediate and Advanced Enjoy a class built to improve core muscle stability, balance and strength. This class incorporates a combination of different techniques, like Pilate’s strength training and abdominals, to give you a full body workout. Pilates: Beginner and Intermediate Pilates is a way of connecting the whole body and mind through proper breathing and slow, controlled movements to help you develop core abdominal strength and a leaner body by lengthening and stretching the muscles without building bulk.

Zumba: All Levels This is a mix of Latin dance and fitness moves worked into a high energy aerobic workout geared to make you burn calories while dancing your heart out. So come Salsa, Cha-Cha and Meringue your way into fitness.

Hawaiian Hula The hula is a Polynesian dance characterized by undulating hips with coordinating movements of the arms and hands and hips.

Interval Training This is a combination of strength and endurance Awareness Through Movements This class is for every one of all abilities and age from individuals searching for relief from pain, though those seeking continued wellbeing to that seeking performance excellence.

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Line/Tap Dance An entertaining and fun class! With choreographic routines, that combine line dance patterns with other rhythms. Balance: All Levels Activities useful to improve stability and strength of the muscles needed to obtain better balance.

Chair Yoga Same great results as Relax with Yoga For People Who: Have limited mobility Have difficulty doing Floor Exercise Have arthritis or other physical limitations Are recovering from surgery *** Doctor Approval recommended***

Senior Fitness & Weights This is a program to increase strength flexibility and energy through weight lifting and cardiovascular exercises. (You must bring your own weights and rubber tubing.)

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No registration necessary: You must consult your doctor before involving yourself in any exercise program. Aquacise classes will be at the Indoor Pool when air temperature is 60 degrees or below. Athletic Classes are restricted to *CVE residents and renters only. Proper Footware is required. You must have your resident ID card. Party room classes are more intense. Equipment Orientation is made by appointment only. (No phone appointments.W) This schedule is subject to change.

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Active CVE Republican Club New and regular members, call Gloria Wolff at 561-368-5720. For action plans for 2012 campaign, also call Gloria Wolff at 561-368-5720. AMIT (Americans for Israel and Torah) meets the second Monday of every month at 12:30 p.m. Board meetings are held on the fourth Monday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. September to May. For information, call Norma at 954428-2386 or 954-571-8673. AMIT Children, Golda Meir Chapter of Deerfield Beach For information, call Ruth Berkovils at 954-428-5788. Art Club of CVE meetings are held on the second Friday of each month (November through April) from 10 a.m. to 12 noon in Clubhouse Room GP-A. Membership is $15. Come see our interesting programs; join our trips & exhibitions; look up our website at http://artclubofcve.site.voila.fr/. Artists and non-artists are welcome. For information, call Barbara Nathan Marcus, President (November through April), at 954-596-8812. Astronomy Club begins its meetings in November and meets the second Tuesday of the month from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., in General Purpose Room E. For information, call Jerry at 954-428-9381 or Norma at 954-480-8938. Bereavement Group Meet and gain support and understanding from others who have experienced loss of a loved one. Learn tools to cope with the grief experience, healing and live life again. The group meets every Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 12 noon in GP-G. For information, call Laura Durant, LCSW, 954-777-5300, ext. 3041. B’nai B’rith Unit #2995 for Men and Women All meetings will be held in the Activity Center and includes board and membership. For further information, contact Dave Polak at 954-420-0096. Bible Study Group meets every Thursday in the Clubhouse from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in General Purpose Room E. Study the old and new testaments. All are welcome. For further information, call Cora Woodman, 954-421-2789 or Marion Rosenthal, 561-865-1128. Billiards Ladies and Gentlemen, your tables are waiting. Come in and enjoy the great game of pool. If you are a beginner and require instructions, Martin Feldman will be glad to help. Contact him at 954-419-9477. Bowling Club of CVE meets every Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at Strikes of Boca (formerly Boca Bowl), Town Center Rd. and Military Trail. All are welcome. Come join us and have fun. For information, call Nelson at 561-865-3864. Broward Council of Na’Amat USA (formerly Pioneer Women) meets the fourth Monday at 9:30 a.m. at the Na’Amat Council Office, 1721 N. State Road 7, Suite H in Margate. For information, call 954-327-0770.

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Canadian Club of CVE This club was founded in 1976 as a social club for snowbirds. Many interesting activities, e.g. excursions, theatre outings, entertainment and lectures are planned for the members. Long-lasting friendships are a side benefit. Regular meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month in the Party Room of the Clubhouse. For additional information, check the website at www. canadianclubcve.com, Channel 99 or telephone Ala Gamulka at 954-482-0640. The Catholic Social Club will be active again this year. The meeting will be held on the third Thursday of every month at 2 p.m. in Room GPA at the Clubhouse. Everyone is welcome. For more information you can contact Jim O’Neil at 954-571-7931 or Bob Mulligan at 954-428-8343. Century Camera Club meets Tuesdays at 1 p.m. in Room GP-F in the Clubhouse.. For information, call Patty Bender at 908-477-7811. Century Plaza Library Century Village residents average about 15,000 visits there each month. For more information, contact Marian Rosenzweig, 954-428-9197. Chabad of Deerfield Beach Shabbat services are held on Saturday mornings at 9:30 a.m. at Temple Beth Israel, 201 South Military Trail (back gate access from Century Village). Torah study is on Wednesday evening from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For information about additional events and classes, please call the Shul at 954-422-1835 or email to ChabadDeerfield@aol.com or check our website at www.ChabadDeerfield.com. Choraleers CVE, President Dr. Robert Griffin and The CVE Choraleers are looking forward to welcoming our Canadian members, our year-round residents, and all CVE vocalists interested in joining The CVE Choraleers. Do you enjoy singing? Then come for an audition. Become a member of our Chorus. Our first rehearsal is set for Wednesday, November 7, 2012. The time is 9:45 a.m. The place is on the second floor of our Clubhouse in the GPA room. You can only pick up your music after you officially join us, by paying a one-time fee of $10. Music Director Bill Weinhaus has prepared a delightful arrangement of songs for our upcoming spring concert, March 14, 2013 at 7 p.m. For additional information contact Esther Abramowitz 954-421-8815 or Shirley Green 954-426-2107. City University of New York (CUNY) Alumni Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Clubhouse in General Purpose Room A, November to April. All CUNY graduates and their spouses are welcome. We have interesting programs and field trips. For information, call Norma at 954-480-8938. Clubhouse Bingo meets every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Party Room. It is new and exciting and lots of fun. Only dabbers are used; no more chips. A six pack sells for $3, the Early Bird and Bingo Special for $1. The Early Bird and Bingo Players Special each pay $75. Bingo will be played all year. For more information, call Judy at 954-421-2580.

Cornerstone Community Baptist Church, Pastor Bret M. Lovitz, Worship Services 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Wednesday Service 7 p.m., CCBC Youth Group 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. For information, call 954-421-2530. Craft Exchange will meet beginning December, 20, 2012, every Thursday at 10 a.m. to 12 noon in the Clubhouse GPC room. Call Sarah Goldstein at 973-748-0992. CVE Duplicate Bridge Club games are Monday, Tuesday and Saturday at 12:30 p.m. in the Clubhouse Card Room B. For information, call Bernice Ruga at 954-698-9741. CVE Fishing Club Salt and fresh water fishing. For more information, call Lucky Mel at 954-684-6881. CVE Interfaith Prayer Hotline 954571-1763, continuing the work of the late Geri Hope, has Catholic and Jewish residents praying in their own homes from the same prayer list page. Call the Prayer Line at any time to request prayers for yourself or others. Requests may be anonymous; just state the specific need, with the name or initials of the person needing prayer. Miracles still happen. For information, call Mary Anne Surrette at 954-734-0095. CVE Mandolin Orchestra now meets every Monday afternoon from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Clubhouse General Purpose Room, November thru March. Musicians who can play cello, viola or clarinet are invited. For further information, call Vincent Zappi at 954-428-1794. CVE Sewing Club meets every Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Sewing Room. For further information, call Rita at 954-571-1645. CVE Shuffleboard Club meets first Friday of each month at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Clubhouse in Room A, located on the second floor. Membership of $7 entitles you to free coffee and donuts, free lessons, use of club equipment, open play all season and social events. Call Secretary Shelia Guernard at 954428-9822 or email Larry Norris at hlnorris@comcast.net.

further information, contact President Bea Guccione at 954-426-3540. For membership in the Guild, contact Kitty Cole at 954-360-7956. CVE Volleyball Club meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9-11 a.m. and beyond, from November-April next to the tennis court. All are invited. Contact Max Amichai Heppner at 954-903-0567 or email to Maxamichai@comcast.net. Dance with Us for Folk and Line Dancing meets on Tuesdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Health Club. No charge. For information, call Gloria 954-480-6474 or Jerry 954-698-9240. Deerfield Beach Computer Club The popular Deerfield Beach Computer Club meets from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. every Friday except holidays from September through May in the Le Club/Activity Center Room B. First time guests admitted free. $1 per class. The building has WiFi, so bring your smartphone, laptop or tablet to follow along. For more information contact Barry at 954-7259331 or Julies at 954-570-9470 or go to the club website at www.db-cc.org. Deerfield Beach Democratic Club will now meet the second Monday of every month at 12 noon at Le Club. A light lunch will be served to all members who have paid their dues. Come and meet our interesting speakers. For information, call Bernie Parness, President, at 954-415-5658. Deerfield Progressive Forum meets Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, in Le Club for lecture/discussion sessions on political, economic and social issues. For information, call Phyllis Mansfield 814-571-2920. Disabled American Veterans Chapter 133 of Deerfield Beach has trained Service Officers to assist you in obtaining benefits that you are entitled to. THERE IS NO CHARGE TO VETERANS FOR THIS HELP! Just call 954-421-6097 to set up an appointment. District Council 37 Retirees Next meeting will be held at Temple Anshei Shalom, 7099 Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 33436. For information, call Chairman Vincent Socci at 561-451-3643.

CVE Symphony Orchestra Our 65-member orchestra practices on Sunday mornings during the season. We perform one concert, each month, from January through March, including professional soloists. We are looking to add more violinists. If you are an experienced string player and would like to join us, please call Mary Ellen at 561-395-5645.

Emunah of America meets third Wednesday of every month at 12 noon in the Young Israel Synagogue in Century Plaza. Light lunch and interesting program. All are cordially welcome. For information about this chapter, call Ina Ciocca, 954360-0740; Selma, 954-427-8674 or Pearl, 954-426-0189.

CVE Symphony Orchestra Guild supports our Symphony Orchestra. We are urging you to participate in our fundraising efforts. Meet the Board of the CVE Symphony Orchestra Guild at their meeting open to the public. You will be rewarded with a wonderful musical program. Details of these fundraisers can be found in the flyer at the Staff Office, in the Guild’s column in this Reporter or on Channel 99. Become a member of the Guild. Support your orchestra! For

Friends of Deerfield Beach Arboretum, 2841 W. Hillsboro Blvd. Free tour of the Arboretum every Friday at 10 a.m., and the first Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. Seminars held at 7 p.m. in Recreation Room of Constitution Park. All seminars followed with an auction featuring plants, herbs and trees from our nursery. Refreshments served. All are invited. Volunteers needed to help spread mulch, weed and participate in planting activities. For further information, call 954-480-4494.

NOVEMBER 2012 Hadassah Deerfield Beach meets monthly on the third Monday at 12 noon in Activity Room B at the rear of Le Club. Use bus No. 5. Interesting programs! For information, call Minerva Katz at 954427-9902 or Adele at 954 427-4970. Hispanic Club meets on the second Sunday of each month in Room B at the Activity Center from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Our dues are $6 per year. Come and meet new friends and help us plan club activities. E-mail for the Club is hispanicclubcve@ gmail.com. For information, call Ana at 954-427-6033. El Club Hispano se reune el segundo Domingo de cada mes en el Salon B del Activity Center de 2:30 a 4:00 de la tarde. Las cuotas son $6 anuales. Unase a nosotros y haga nuevas amistades y ayundenos a planificar actividades. Email for Club is hispanicclubcve@gmail.com. Para mas informacion llamen a Ana al 954-424-6033 o Jane al 954-421-5584. Independent Living first Wednesday of each month from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Elevator Alcove near the theater. Distributes phones for the hearing and sight impaired. For further information, contact Felix Cruz at 954-722-6400. Italian-American Club, your heritage, meets the second Monday of each month at 10:30 a.m. from October to April in the Clubhouse Party Room. Join us for fun. Some of our functions: pizza parties, picnics (the Italian way), trips, lunch/ dinner theatre, guest speakers and more. Contacts all year: Lena Radicella, 954428-2184; Lucille Carlucci, 954-421-2406 and Toni Ponto, 954-428-0286. JOIN, JOIN, JOIN Jet Setters Singles Club Jet Setters Singles Club The Club was started for widows, widowers and singles in Century Village to meet and find new acquaintances to enrich their lives. We host bus trips, places of interest, shows, beach luncheon parties and offer many exciting monthly activities. The Jet Setters Singles Club allows our CVE singles to enjoy life again after a spouse passes away. We are a kind, friendly group so come join us. The Club meets the third Monday of the month in Music Room B at 1 p.m. Meetings will resume again on Monday, December 17, 2012. Already scheduled is a Dinner-Show, with private bus transportation, to see the Lips show on Sunday, February 10, 2012. Dues are $5 (cash only) for all members per season. We look forward to seeing our previous, as well as new members who wish to join the Jet Setters Singles Group. For more information, call Shirley, 954-421-2567 or Sandi, 954-725-5895. Jewish War Veterans Post and Auxiliary 265 meets the third Sunday of the month in the Activity Room C behind Le Club at 10:30 a.m. Show your support of our troops by joining and getting involved in our numerous programs benefitting our armed forces. We need more JWV of Korea and Vietnam wars. For information, call Kitty Cole, 954-360-7956; Richard Rosensveig, 954-426-1960, or Ralph Bell, 954-590-2965. The homeless veterans, both men and women, in South Florida are part of the “wages of war.” Those of us who were fortunate enough to go comparatively unscathed through the battles, both at home and abroad, owe them a debt. This post is conducting a clothing drive to aid them. They need blankets, new underwear and socks, toiletries, outerwear, shoes, rain gear and whatever else you can think of that will help. Please, all items must be clean and in wearable condition, not torn or dirty. All items collected will be delivered to the Veterans Center in West Palm Beach by us. Just a phone call to 954-590-2965 will bring a prompt reply. This post would like to increase its membership. If you are a veteran of any war and are interested, please contact us at the above number.

Knights of Pythias Kings Knights Lodge #221, meets on the second Tuesday of the month at Cypress Hammock Park, 1300 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs. Parking is available and a collation is served after the meeting. Our meetings start at 7:30 p.m. and for further information call PC Larry Hochfeld at 954-721-4833. We welcome all paid up Pythian brothers to join us. Knitting Club of CVE meets every Monday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Sewing Room at the Clubhouse. We welcome beginners and experienced knitters and crocheters. If you have an “Itch to Stitch,” come and have fun and make someone happy. Call Florence 954-698-9421. Kosher Singles A new club for dining, travel and day trips meets the third Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. in Room B, first floor. For more information, call 954-480-8958. L’Alliance Francophone CVE Join more than 1800 French-speaking residents of the Village, mostly snowbirds from Canada. The association was established in 1995, offering great activities. For information, call Jean Leduc 954-4209649 or Pierre Laliberte 954-427-9839. L’Alliance Francophone of CVE Si vous parlez Français, joignez-vous aux 800 personnes déjà membres de notre association. Nous avons de nombreuses activitès tres diversifièès a vous proposer. Pour toute information, appeler Jean Leduc 954-4209649 or Pierre Laliberte 954-427-9839. Lapidary Club members only, work every Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Lapidary Room. Supervisor must be present. Sessions will be added as needed. For information, call Walter Reich at 954-421-6875. Let’s Talk About Books and Things meets monthly on the fourth Thursday in General Purpose Room G at 2 p.m., OctoberMay Suggested reading The Columbus Affair by Steve Berry. All are welcome. For more information, call Gladys, 954421-9232 or Irene, 954-418-9156. Lois Meet Lois Introductions are easy at the meetings of the Lois Club where membership across the nation is solely on a first-name basis. The premise of the Club seems to take hold because the name, while popular in the 1930s and 1940s, went out of style. Lois’ say they don’t often encounter others with the same name so when they do, they’re drawn together. The South Florida Lois Club is fascinating to see how similar we are. Those interested in joining our Lois Club are welcome. For further information, call Lois R. 954-4256922, organizer. Low Vision Support Group meets the 4th Tuesday each month, October to April, 10 a.m. in Music Room B. Contact Fran Massel 954-426-1077. Marie’s Cabaret If you like to sing, tell stories and have humor to relate, come visit Marie’s Cabaret every Monday at 6 p.m. in Music Room A or the GPA Room in the Clubhouse. Also, if you play the piano or any other instrument, we welcome you. Visit us, and enjoy an evening of pleasure along with meeting new friends. For further information, call Marie 954-725-1365. Mended Hearts Cardiac Support Group, an affiliate of the American Heart Association, meets the first and third Mondays of the month at 6:30 p.m. Heart healthy snacks will be served. Open to all cardiac patients and their families in the

community. Located at 7300 Del Prado Circle South, Boca Raton. For information, call 561-392-3000. Na’Amat USA, Negev/Gila Chapter (Century Village, Deerfield Beach) Information about this organization, call Kitty Cole at 954-360-7956 or Marjorie Moidel at 954-970-8609. National Council of Jewish Women meetings are held at the Clubhouse Room N at 12 noon on the third Wednesday of each month, October through April. All are welcome, nonsectarian. For information, call Sylvia Katcher, President, at 954-4218870, or Betty Swinkin 954-570-9526. Nature Club will meet the second Wednesday of every month from December to March in Clubhouse Room GP-A at 1 p.m. A different speaker is at each meeting and several trips are enjoyed by our members. These trips are to a variety of nature sites. For information, contact Janet Rothkopf at 954-428-3025. Newbies Come and meet new people interested in social activities, dinners and trips. Meetings will be held on the first Tuesday of each month, DecemberMarch in Room G in the Clubhouse. For further information, call Rebecca, 954426-0469 (NY number 914-779-3467) or Jackie, 954-596-4916 (NY number 631-979-8075). New Book Discussion Group Are you interested in having a stimulating discussion? Are you looking for some intellectual activity? Join the New Book Discussion Group for thought provoking discussions. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. in the Clubhouse in Music Room B. For additional information please contact Hy Rosenblum at 954-419-9554. New Covenant Church on the Lake celebration service every Sunday morning at 10 a.m. with continental breakfast beginning at 9:30 a.m. Bible Study every Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. with children/student ministries available. Dinner is served, beginning at 5:30 p.m. For further information, call the Church Office at 954-781-3170. New Horizons Church of Deerfield worship service at 10 a.m., Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. For information, call the Church at 954-427-3045. New York Transit Retirees of Florida meets the second Wednesday of the month at 11 a.m. at Centura Park Clubhouse, 2395 N. W. 36th Ave., Coconut Creek. Keep informed of your pension and medical benefits. For information, call 561-479-2149. North East Focal Point Senior Center: Adult Day Care Service, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for individuals with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease or memory loss. Contact Mary Jo Bodnick, Case Manager at 954-480-4463. Yoga Lite every Monday at 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Ballroom Dance Lessons every Tuesday, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.; Enhance Fitness Program, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. or 12 noon to 1 p.m. ($10 donation per month) “Hot Topic” discussions every Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Open Water Color Painting Class every Wednesday at 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Self Empowerment Support Group every Wednesday at 12 noon to 1 p.m.; Line Dancing ($4 donation) for beginners/intermediate, every Friday 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Beginner Computer Lessons offered, one-on-one, at $40 for six one-hour lessons. Contact Michelle Flower at 954-480-4447 and assist in Floral Arrangements. Volunteer Opportunities, contact Claire Riccardi 954-480-4447.

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Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 5201 N. Military Trail, Deerfield Beach. Daily Mass, Monday to Friday at 9 a.m.; Saturday Vigil at 4 p.m.; Sunday Masses at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. by Rev. Kenneth Whittaker. For further information, call 954-421-3246. Ping Pong Club Intermediate/ Advanced ping pong players wanted for doubles and singles games, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. daily. Come or call Rudy Mozny 954-421-4299. Poetry Study and Discussion Group Poetry heals! It can relieve boredom, anxiety, depression, loneliness and more. Come and see. The group meets Mondays, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call Howard at 954-571-7148. Saint Ambrose Catholic Church, Pastor Rev. Bryan Dalton, Daily Masses at 6:30 a.m., 7:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Saturday mornings at 7:30 a.m. only. Vigil Masses at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses at 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 noon and 6 p.m., Confessions on Saturday, 11 a.m. to 12 noon and 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. For information, call the Church at 954-427-2225. Senior Support Group is here to give the support you need. We pledge confidentiality. Thursdays, 1:45 to 3 p.m., Room C in the Clubhouse, provided by the Center for Group Counseling and sponsored by the United Way of Palm Beach County. For more information, call 561-483-5300 Center for Group Counseling, 22455 Boca Rio Road just south of Palmetto Park Road. Senior Volleyball for men and women on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Volleyball Court, next to the main tennis courts, in back of Clubhouse. Everyone who attends plays. Call Max at 954-903-0567 or email to Heppnershanamax@aol.com. Sisterhood of Young Israel of Deerfield Beach meets at the Synagogue the first Tuesday of each month at 12:30 p.m. Gift Shop is now open on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Everyone is welcome. For further information, call Helen Hagler at 954-360-9939 or Tobi Kleiman at 954-725-3776. Sisterhood of Temple Beth Israel meets on the second Thursday of each month at 11:30 a.m. A mini lunch is served, followed by an interesting program. For further information, call the Temple Office at 954-421-7060. Sixty-Five Social Club Come join us if you are a couple and like to be active and enhance your lifestyle, our Club affords the opportunities of meeting new friends, going on many different cruises, experiencing many restaurants, as well as day trips to museums, casino gambling, shows and theaters, weekends away and mystery trips. All couples of any age are welcome. Don’t waste another minute. For information, call Lillian at 954-360-2941. Social Singles If you are young at heart, this is the club for you. We are a club that enjoys going to shows, museums, nature outings and more. We dine at local restaurants for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Our meetings are held the second Monday of the month in the Clubhouse at 7 p.m., Room G. For more information, please call Felicia 954-421-9817 or Irene 954-571-5004. Softball Players now forming Century Village teams. No age limitations. Call William Brooker at 561-702-2081.

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South Florida Gold Coast Chapter of Myasthenia Gravis support group meets on the second Saturday of each month at 1 p.m. at the North Broward Medical Center, I-95 and Sample Road. For information, call Gladys or Evelyn at 954-429-0455. South Florida Harmonica Club Do you play the harmonica? Would you like to play in an active harmonica group? We are a performing harmonica club, often playing gigs. Our audience tells us that we are their best entertainment. We meet at the North West Focal Point Senior Center on Wednesday afternoons from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The Center is located at 6009 N.W. 10th Street in Margate. Please call Sam at 954421-5792 or Bea at 954-426-3540. Stained Glass Club meets on the first Wednesday of every month November-March at 10 a.m. in GPE. For further information, call Harry Liner at 954-426-4853. Stock Market Discussion Club meets the first and third Monday of each month at 10 a.m., GP-E, November-April. Exchange information about stocks, mutual funds, ETFs and bonds. No fee involved. For further information, call Janine at 954-482-0584. Supervisory Bridge meets in Card Room B in the Clubhouse on Friday only 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. beginning the first Friday of December and will end in March. $1 fee per person. We supply partners

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and cards. For further information call Irving Ruga 954-698-9741. Talking Book Club The JBL Library, in conjunction with the Low Vision Group in CVE, is forming a monthly Talking Book Club. Each participant will receive the same audio book. A representative for the JBL Library will facilitate the book discussion once a month. The group will meet the second Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. in the Clubhouse, Music Room B. For information, call Marilyn Ball 954-360-9074. Tai-Chi The class will be on Wednesday from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Exercise Room at Clubhouse with instructor, Terry. Come join our class and get rid of stress. Temple Beth Israel is a Conservative, Egalitarian Congregation, which has a daily Minyan at 8 a.m. during season. Friday at 5 p.m., Rabbi Craig Ezring conducts Friday evening services the first and third Friday of the month, at 7:30 p.m., followed by an Oneg Shabbat. He also conducts Saturday morning services which are held at 9 a.m., followed by a Kiddush. The Temple has a circulating library of books in Judaica and current best sellers. The library also has an ongoing book sale; hours are Monday to Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For information, call the office at 954-421-7060.

Temple B’nai Shalom (Reform) services are conducted every Friday at 8 p.m. in the Activity Center by Rabbi Alton M. Winters and Cantor Gary Sherman. Oneg Shabbat follows services every week. For additional information, call President Marvin Schmier, 954-570-3316. The Theosophical Society of Deerfield, located at 831 SE 9th Street, phone number 954-420-0908, offers a free Sunday Speaker’s Forum every week from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. In addition, we have many interesting classes during the day and evenings, also without charge. To obtain a free, quarterly bulletin, call the lodge at the above number or Lillian Mayer, a CVE resident, at 954-360-7080 for more information about specific classes we offer. The Village Vagabonds dance band plays Thursday afternoons from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Music Room B from January through April. For information, call Ted at 954-428-0578. United Federation of Teachers/Retired Teachers Chapter meetings are at Temple Anshei Shalom, W. Atlantic Ave. west of Jog in Delray Beach. For further information, call Hilda Cohen at 954-428-6805. United Order of True Sisters All are welcome. The Officers for the 2012-2013 season are President Marilyn Asner, 1st Vice President Florence Koser, 2nd Vice President Sherryl Bennett, Secretary

Josephine O’Callagan, Correspondencing Secretary Susan Dove, Treasurer Sondra Schmier, Membership Chairperson Betty Swinkin. For information, contact President Marilyn Asner, 954-427-0461 or Betty Swinkin, Membership Chairperson, at 954-570-9526. Waves (Navy gals) meet every month on the first Saturday, 12 noon at the Olive Garden on Federal Highway in Ft. Lauderdale. For further information, call Eunice Westin at 954-427-7119. We Care of CVE is still available for supplies (wheelchairs, walkers, canes, etc.) only. Contact Barbara Brown at 954-5749675. Workers United Club (Union retirees and friends). Contact Ann Jackson after 3 p.m. at 954-721-5789, for information about future meetings. Workmen’s Circle, Branch 1051 meets at 1 p.m. on the first Wednesday at South County Civic Center on Jog Rd. For information, call Miriam Guz at 561-495-7378. Yiddish Club of CVE Speak and improve your Yiddish. Have fun with Yiddish humor and more. All levels invited. Club meets the third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in GPE from October through April. For information, call Sheila at 954-427-9090.

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Warming Lonely Hearts This Holiday Season By ANTHONY DIGIACOMO Do we ever think about our neighbor? That widowed woman, that spouseless man? Sure, when there’s too much noise, or when someone’s sacred parking spot isn’t exactly measured up between the white lines. But do we think about them at the holidays? Think about them on their birthdays? I bet none of us do that kind of thinking. Did you know every building has a president and/or board

whose job it is to know a lot of information about the residents? Well, we can put two and two together and come up with a miraculous “4.” Anonymous “Secret Santa” and “Secret Valentine’s” little but not too personal, and certainly not ribald, risqué, or of “adult” content presents. Colleges all over the country tried this and it swept across this big nation like a wild fire. People are social animals!

We’re hardwired to need people for mental and spiritual homeostasis. No one wishes to be unloved, bereft, or not valuable anymore. We all have a unique life experience and could plausibly be called Living History Books. So too, all of us respond to being cared for and cared about. On those little “Appreciation Day” holidays, it is such a rewarding thing to give a small token of affection, of acknowledgement of the person’s value as a living being.

Whatever your race, creed, belief, ethnicity, you can recognize a lonely soul when you see one. Love is a better medicine than “I’ll pray for him/her.” A token, such as a tasteful scarf, or a tie, maybe a new wallet or purse, these are the things that warm hearts and souls. The wonderful “return on your investment” is seeing the joy in their eyes, and maybe watching them perform the secret Santa or Valentine’s for someone else!

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Birders By HELENE WAYNE

ne evening I was searching the dial of the TV looking for anything to watch. I happened upon a program that took place in Central Park in New York City. It was all about Birders. I knew that there were folks that I’ve heard called Bird Watchers but, actually, it was the name “Central Park” that sucked me in. I found out that just as we humans stop at night at a hotel when we are away on a trip so do birds when they migrate. We all know that in the winter they live down here but, in the summer (like our snowbirds), they go up north. On this program it was explained that they go north to have their young. Up there they are able to find food for their families. On their Spring and Fall trips, Central Park is one of their hotels en route. They find all the accoutrements there that they require for their families’ stop over. Just about all of these conveniences are man-made. There are trees and plants which equals bugs for their dining pleasures. Streams of running water with manmade piping to make sure the water keeps pumping into them. Of course, there have always been the natural areas of lakes and forests. They showed many species of birds and the sounds of their chirping and trilling.

The colors of these birds were a treat to the viewers’ eyes. It’s not all for the birds it is also an opportunity for the humans to compile data about them. They made note that one species, the yellow belly sapsucker has been disappearing since they started their studies in the past 40 years. They showed a number of human “Birders” and the pleasure that they receive from this interest. They even hit upon the many things that people can make bird houses out of. The two that I thought were original was a gallon jug which had carved doors on either side. The other was a coconut shell also with carved out openings. There is an elderly lady that leads groups of interested people through the park and gives them the names of the species and information about the ones that they run across every day. She mentioned a Christmas bird who has been there for 110 years. I had to smile when they gave the credits at the end of the program. It read like this, Tufted titmouse, one song sparrow, northern goshawk, red tailed hawk, red winged blackbird and dozens more. After that they also listed the names of the human Birders. This turned out to be such an enjoyable hour of my life, I never would have thought of it. I envy folks who take the time to get out there and become a Birder.

Planning Ahead May Save Your (Quality of) Life By STEVEN FENYVES

f you get sick, your spouse may end up broke or you may end up in a facility that is far from your first choice… preventing this may not cost as much as you think! As you may have noticed from my article in the September issue of the CVE Reporter, I’m a strong believer in the importance of minimizing risks, especially risks that can financially derail your retirement. That’s why the subject of my article this month is protecting against large healthcare costs. I don’t believe most people should get any more coverage than they will likely need from any insurance nor should they buy extra insurance that they don’t need. Having said that, unless you are worth less than $100,000 or more than $3,000,000, I think that some level of long-term care insurance has to be considered, at least enough so that the cost of care doesn’t fully come out of your pocket. For instance, if you feel that between social security and your other income, you would be able to afford to contribute $1000 per month to the cost of care, you can purchase that much less insurance. Remember, the whole point

of purchasing this coverage is to protect your retirement assets, while making sure that you can afford to get the care you need. My parents raised my brother and I in a Levitt house on Long Island. In 1994, they sold their house and moved to Century Village (Ventnor P). Between Social Security, a small Veteran’s Benefit from Dad’s service in WWII (two Purple Hearts) and the proceeds from selling the house, they lived comfortably. I lost my father in 2002. In 2004, my mother started showing signs of dementia. At first it wasn’t so bad, just a little forgetfulness. When Mom stopped remembering whether or not she took her medications or whether or not she showered that day, we knew we needed some help. At that time a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) cost about $17/hour. We soon needed Michelle (our CNA) to arrive in the morning to make Mom breakfast and leave after serving Mom dinner. When you figure ten hours a day times seven days, it cost almost $1200/ week. Eventually Michelle became almost a live-in caregiver at an even higher cost. Luckily, my mother had purchased a home healthcare policy.

Over the remaining three and a half years of my mother’s life, that policy paid out over $130,000 in benefits. The policy eventually paid out all of her benefits and we paid Michelle, out of pocket, until my mother passed away. Without that insurance, my mother would have gone through most of her and my dad’s savings. If my dad had survived her, there wouldn’t have been enough left for him to live comfortably, let alone enough to leave to their children and grandchildren, which was important to them. I don’t want my wife to spend years taking care of me in the event of a chronic illness or disability. I don’t want her to have to bathe me, feed me or otherwise keep me clean…certainly not on a full-time basis. I love her enough to want her to be there for me (as I would for her), but still live an enjoyable life. Long-term care insurance isn’t for everyone. However, it is worth taking the time to consider it. FINRA Disclosure: Steven Fenyves is a registered representative with Securities America, Inc. Member FINRA/ SIPC and an investment advisor representative with Securities America Advisors, Inc.

What’s Bugging You By HARRY L. KATZ

ince moving to New York City, I miss the variety of insects that I encounter, in and out of my apartment. Only an entomologist could say this. A Pest Management Operator, however, is not short of pests in New York City. One of the insects that I find

in my new home is common to both areas. It is the pavement ant, one of hundreds of different ant species worldwide. The average colony of pavement ants contains from three to four thousand workers, with several queens laying eggs constantly. Outside, they are usually nesting under a stone, a basement floor, or pavement, for which it is named. Their several nursery

sites are usually spread out. They also nest in wall voids, or insulation under a floor or the ground level masonry walls, common in New York. Foraging trails may be 30 feet or longer from the nest. These ants always get hungry, as it is with all creatures, from germs to elephants. Ants get their nourishment from any particle of food, but prefer meat or greasy foods. They are not usually aggressive to humans, but they sometimes bite and have a painful sting as well. Some people are more sensitive to their bite than others, with intense itching. The best way to control them is to observe their trails on the floor, close to a wall. Placing an ant bait on this trail and giving them time to carry the food back to feed their helpless, legless young, will destroy the colony, after a week or longer. Sealing crevices around the baseboard and especially the openings for water pipes in the kitchen or bathroom will help solve your ant problem.

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The Remarkable Sarah Hale By BETTY SCHWARTZ, Assistant to the Editor

hat did Mary Had a Little Lamb have to do with the establishment of the United States’ Thanksgiving Holiday? Sarah Hale was an author who wrote many books, one of which was a children’s book of poems which included Mary had a Little Lamb. She was one of the great women in American history and campaigned for nearly 20 years to get Thanksgiving made a national holiday. It previously was only celebrated in New England, although, some other regions had similar events at differing times of the year and often multiple times a year. Basically, whenever something particularly good happened, it was common to have a day of thanks, usually directed to God. Often these were days for fasting and offering prayers of thanks. During Sarah Hale’s campaign, which spanned five presidents before she found one that was open to her idea (Abraham Lincoln), she continually lobbied various congressmen; wrote annual editorials on the subject; wrote annual letters to every governor in the United States and sent a steady stream of letters to the U.S. President of the day as well. Ultimately, she was able to convince Lincoln that it would be a good idea to help unify the country once the Civil War ended. Her final letter to Lincoln on the subject was mailed on September 28, 1863. After reading it and thinking it over, on October 3, 1863 Lincoln decided to declare the last Thursday in November as a national Thanksgiving holiday, which it became that same year. Prior to this, the only national holidays that existed in the U.S. were Independence Day and Washington’s Birthday. From that point on until the point when Congress officially set the date of Thanksgiving into U.S. law in 1941, every U.S. President, would annually declare the last Thursday in November as a national holiday for giving thanks. Hale’s contributions to Thanksgiving didn’t stop there. She wrote numerous editorials that were widely circulated outlining various recipes to be used for Thanksgiving dinner. These included many things that likely would

not have been served at the original Thanksgiving, but today are traditional largely thanks to her, such as turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie, cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes. Given that she was a woman born in 1788 to relatively humble beginnings this was the least of her accomplishments in her lifetime. This was a time when it was rare for a woman to receive any

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the United States, The Ladies Magazine, which later became Godey’s Lady’s Book. Hale’s influence can be seen all throughout the United States during her lifetime, having a significant effect on how women dressed; what they cooked; what literature they read; how they conducted themselves morally, etc. (sort of the Martha Stewart or Oprah of her day.) In her spare time she helped found the Seaman’s Aid Society in 1833, which

is an organization that helps women obtain useful job skills and helps to support them. If that isn’t enough, she published nearly fifty volumes outside of what she produced for the magazine she was editor of. These works were comprised of various novels and books of poetry. She was a tireless supporter of women’s rights, particularly the right to an education and the right to work outside of the home. Sarah Hale was an absolutely amazing woman.

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‘Tis the Season to Be Scammed By ANTHONY DIGIACOMO night (or sometimes just

t is dinner hour or late evening, after 9 p.m. Your phone rings. It is an “innocent” sounding voice asking if you have time to take a quick survey or give opinions. Maybe it is for political candidates, maybe it is for “consumer affairs” agencies; often it is for market research. If you are like most people, you go ahead and take the survey or answer the questionnaire. They thank you and you hang up. The next

minutes afterward) the phone rings again. It is another survey or questionnaire. Like most people, you answer it. Then (and most of us are not even aware of it) we seem to get these kinds of calls every evening after those first two! These survey companies or political party pollsters and such are all wrapped up together in one mutually feeding scam or confidence game! Each time you “do” one of these surveys or take a poll, etc. your phone number and

Preventing Mold By DANIEL LONGIARU

he best way to beat mold is to never get it in the first place. Mold requires three things to grow, according to Wikipedia: nutrients, moisture and time. Unfortunately drywall, one of the most common building materials in use today, contains a food source for mold. Thus there is really no way to prevent mold by denying it sustenance. The control of moisture is the practical way for most of us to prevent mold growth. Given the inherent moistness of the South Florida environment, the easiest and cheapest way to prevent mold is to keep the humidity level within our interior spaces below 65%. Here are several recommendations (that I scrupulously follow myself) to deprive mold of moisture. 1) Control moisture in your bathrooms: One of the most common causes of high moisture levels leading to mold infestation that I have noticed in apartments in South Florida is the lack of adequate ventilation in bathrooms. Since our building code requires that every bathroom either have a functioning window or an exhaust fan, high humidity in bathrooms is usually caused by residents failing to open the window or running the exhaust fan for a sufficient period to reduce the moisture levels after a shower or bath is taken. I recommend that the fan be run continuously or the window kept open for a minimum of twenty minutes after a shower or bath. If you don’t do this because your fan sounds like a B19 in need of a tune-up, get it replaced by an experienced handyman. If the outside temperature is too high to open the bathroom window, then take a portable fan and

place it in the doorway of the bathroom so that air is being pulled out of the bathroom. Finally, if you notice cracks or missing grout and caulk in your tiled tub and/or shower, get a handyman to repair these issues as soon as possible. Such problems allow the water from showers and baths to penetrate beneath the outer surfaces of the bathroom where it can encourage mold growth. 2) Maintain your HVAC system: All air conditioners produce condensation as part of the cooling process. When hot and humid air is pushed through the cold coils of an AC unit by a fan, the sudden temperature drop of the air causes water droplets to form on the coils. All air conditioners, therefore, have some system to collect and drain this condensation out of the interior space it is cooling. In South Florida the amount of condensation produced by air conditioners is significant for seven to eight months out of the year. Unfortunately the drains for the condensation eventually become clogged by mold, mildew and algae unless the pipes involved are cleared regularly. Once clogged, the condensation will quickly overflow the “pan” used to collect it from the coils and begin dripping out of the evaporator portion of central AC units where mold may take advantage of it. I recommend a professional servicing of central AC units at least once a year and preferably, twice a year that includes cleaning the condensation drain either with compressed gas or a snake. Many so-called “do- ityourself” experts advise homeowners to pour bleach into the drain during the cooling season to keep it free of blockages. Since most of the AC evaporators in CVE apartments are in the ceiling, gaining access to the drain

demographic data are sold to other businesses! They buy your personal information so they can prey on you! The aim of these telemarketers and pollsters is

to create a giant database of prospective customers or clients just ripe for the plucking. A spokesperson for the Division of Consumer Affairs in Tallahassee, Mrs. Cun-

ningham relates that over a thousand cases of confidence scams and defrauding of our Senior Citizen population take place every month. “With many elderly people being insulated from the outside world, or without someone to protect them from predators of a financial nature, we see too much scamming. The elderly cannot discern what is legitimate or what is not. They believe a smoothly told scheme or a well presented swindle, and give money to these confi-

for this purpose is somewhat tricky. Beyond that, there is the risk that the bleach will damage the rubber pipes and gaskets that carry the condensation out of the apartment. As a result I personally do not recommend this as an alternative to professional servicing. 3) Monitor the water heater: Water heaters are another potential source of moisture for mold since many such units begin to leak as they age. The prevention “rule of thumb” is to replace a water heater every ten years. Undoubtedly this is a prudent approach but since there are no guarantees that a water heater will last that long the homeowner should consider some additional steps. A relatively inexpensive idea is the deployment of “leak alarms” in the water heater pan which use various means to notify the homeowner of the presence of water where it shouldn’t be. The more expensive versions have methods by which the homeowner can be notified by phone, emails or text messages that the unit has detected a leak. The cheaper models simply sound an alarm that is loud enough to be heard outside the unit. If you choose this type make sure you arrange with a nearby neighbor to either enter the unit if they hear the alarm or to call you or someone locally who has access to your home if the alarm sounds when you are not at home. 4) Maintain the water heater pan drain pipe: If there is a drain pipe attached to your water heater pan, have a plumber clear the pipe once a year and check that water drains properly into the pipe and not onto the floor because of poor or worn connections. 5) Use a humidistat while away from your home for extended periods: Many older South Florida homes, including many CVE apartments, have humidistats. This device constantly mea-

sures the humidity level in the home and can turn on the air conditioning system when the humidity rises above a certain percentage. When you activate your humidistat, it ignores the temperature in your home and only lets the AC system turn on when the humidity exceeds the amount set on the unit’s dial. It is not usually necessary to cool a home to a temperature which feels comfortable in order to keep the humidity below a level where mold can use it to grow. Thus, people can receive the cost savings from not cooling their home to comfortable levels during their absence while still insuring that the atmosphere in the home stays dry. In order for humidistats to work properly, the thermostat must be set to a temperature that is always below the lowest temperature that occurs in the home when it isn’t artificially cooled. Since many people leave their Florida homes in the hottest months of the year, the usual instruction is to set the thermostat to 70 degrees since this is generally cooler than any South Florida residence would be at any time of day during these months. The humidistat should be set to 65 percent which means that the humidistat will maintain the home’s humidity level at or below that percentage. Failing to set both the thermostat and humidistat properly will prevent the latter from doing its job and the humidity level in the home will rise to levels where mold can thrive. 6) Set thermostat to 76 degrees or lower when away for a lengthy period: In the absence of a humidistat, the thermostat should never be set higher than 76 degrees when the residents are absent for an extended period. Generally speaking, maintaining that temperature in a home will insure that it remains below the 65 percent humidity threshold. 7) Use passive dehumidi-

dence tricksters.” “Many receive emails promising untold multimillions awaiting them, if only they’ll send their social security numbers, and addresses, along with (of course) a small “goodwill deposit” or “processing fee.” These are colloquially known as “Nigerian Millionaire Cons.” The Reporter urges all of our readers to think carefully before answering those survey/pollster calls, and never give money to any strangers no matter how lucrative or attractive their pitch is!

fiers in small interior spaces that lack air circulation: I have found products like Damp Rid are very effective in the battle against moisture in the home when used in conjunction with the methods previously described. However, they need to be properly deployed and maintained to be effective. Put at least one “bucket” in every closet in your home in an open area on the floor. Put two in opposite corners of larger closets. Keep in mind that, depending on the moisture levels in your home, these devices may need to be maintained as frequently as once a month. Therefore, if you plan to be away from your home for more than a month, you will need to ask someone to maintain them for you in your absence. This should definitely be included in the services provided by any “house checker.” Proper maintenance of the “bucket” type of dehumidifiers involves emptying the water in the bucket, removing any of the “ice” that sometimes forms at the bottom, and refilling the basket at the top of the bucket with fresh crystals to the required fill line. Failure to perform this when the crystals have dissolved renders this product useless. Some of the suggestions I have made to prevent mold will cost you some money but, believe me, that expense represents a small fraction of the cost of remediating a major mold infestation. Keep in mind as well that many insurance companies now place a cap on their liability for damage to your home or belongings caused by mold as well as subjecting such claims to a high deductible. Clearly, we have every financial incentive to invest the time and money in a rigorous effort at mold prevention.

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Steven Paul Jobs: The Man Who Changed The World By SY BLUM, Associate Editor

robably one of the most noticeable changes in the world around us is the profusion of small electronic gadgets wherever people gather. It has been my experience and, likely yours, that almost everyone has one. If you are in a waiting room or most anywhere else, one of these gadgets will inevitably appear. The story behind this sea change in today’s life style is one of the most fascinating, bordering on the unbelievable, that this writer has ever encountered. It should be no secret that the person mainly responsible for this phenomenon (that is rapidly becoming commonplace) is the late Steve Jobs. Here is a very condensed story of his remarkable life. His biological mother was Joanne Scheible, daughter of a German Catholic couple in Wisconsin. She was a graduate student at the University of Wisconsin. There she fell in love with one Abdullfattah “John” Jandali, a teaching assistant at the school. Jandali was the youngest of a very prominent, wealthy Syrian family, and of course, a Muslim. Arthur Scheible, the father, threatened to cut Joanne off if she married Jandali. Nevertheless, Joanne accompanied “John” to Syria to learn about his family and their customs. Upon returning she found herself pregnant with Jandali’s child. They decided not to get married. And so it was arranged that Joanne go to San Francisco and put herself in the care of a kindly doctor and place her unborn child up for adoption. She had just one request, that her impending offspring be placed with a college educated couple. And so it was that on February 24, 1955, a baby boy entered the world. However, the designated adoptive parents wanted a girl and refused to accept a boy. As a substitute, the doctor came up with a hard working couple, Steve and Clara Jobs, not college educated, but of impeccable character. They named their new son, Steven Paul Jobs. The choice turned out to be a very fortuitous one. The senior Jobs was an ex- Coast Guard veteran, in excellent physical shape and an outstanding mechanic. His wife was a great homemaker and cared for young Steve as if he were her own. Together they did a great job of raising their adopted son. Steve, Sr., aware that his son was interested in electronics at an early age, converted his garage into a large workshop and encour-

aged him to conduct experiments. Among his fellow high school students young Steve became acquainted with one Steven Wozniak, a few years older. Their relationship continued on and off for the balance of Jobs’ life. Wozniac, being older and more advanced in electronics did most of the actual work while Jobs came up with the ideas. To make a very long story a bit shorter, “Woz” eventually came up with a hand built computer and on Sunday, January 29, 1975 was able to put letters on an electronic screen. That was the beginning of the computer industry. Overwhelmed by their success, they decided to pool all their meager resources ($1,300) and thus the Apple company was born. Various theories abound why they chose that name. For instance, the Englishman who broke the German code during WWII, committed suicide by biting into a cyanide-covered apple. Jobs was obviously aware of that incident. A more likely theory is that Jobs had always loved eating apples and at times, during one of his unorthodox, outlandish diets, lived an entire week on the fruit. (He also did the same with carrots until his complexion turned orange!) From other sources the phenomenal success of Apple has been documented many times. Suffice to say that the Apple story is also the Jobs story. That being a fact, it should also be mentioned that the workings of the Apple Corporation is one of extreme secrecy. No one really knows what goes on inside the portals of the Apple headquarters in California. Jobs wanted it that way for many reasons. For the records, the Apple Corporation (actually a partnership) was established on April 1, 1976. Steve Jobs was 21 years old! At the beginning, Jobs and Wozniak assembled computers in that garage until their success forced them to seek larger quarters. What follows has to do with Steve Jobs himself. The facts come from the best seller, Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson, a very prominent author who actually spent a great deal of time with Jobs himself. To try to analyze Steve Jobs is to forget about the conventional rags to riches story of most successful individuals. Steven Paul Jobs was something else. To say he was a genius does not fully describe this man. He was just brilliant in so many ways, and as fre-

Steve Jobs quently happens with exceptional people, he had idiosyncrasies that defy analysis. For example, upon learning that he was adopted (unwanted) he looked upon it as a challenge and became determined to overcome the presumed stigma by becoming a success in life. Did he ever! He was into Zen, Buddhism and many other alternate “religions.” He made several pilgrimages to India, Japan, etc. He spent long hours in meditation from which he claims he derived much help. Suffice to say, that he was unorthodox in the extreme. However, early on he was determined to accomplish big things in the world of electronics. Steve Jobs is generally considered an electrical engineer. That is not quite accurate. He actually was, first and foremost, an entrepreneur. His formula for success called for something simple that most anyone could use. He insisted on no protruding knobs or switches, everything would be flat and the operations would be as simple as possible. A new type of glass, called Gorilla Glass, developed by the Corning Corporation especially for Apple, enabled the user to operate any function by finger pressure on the glass. His modus operandi was to come up with an idea and then seek out another entity to supply the “guts.” Once he had the idea he roamed the world to find the hardware and software to allow the idea to become real. He also had the very rare talent to make the right choice when he had to make a decision. Those close to him called it “uncanny.” After the success of the Apple computer line he set about to minimize the workings of the computer so that it would be mobile. You would be able to put it into your pocket. He also was a brilliant designer and insisted the actual outside appearance of the product be as esthetic as the “innards” were functional.

As a result the iPod was born. It enabled one to store and play 1,000 songs in a cigarettesized package. From this beginning, further intensive engineering resulted in the multitude of electronic wizardry that we enjoy today. In addition to the original iPod, there came the iPod Touch, the iPhone and the iPad. All electronic miracles in this writer’s opinion. The popularity of these products is unprecedented. For example ninety million iPhones were sold in 2010! However, like all of us, Steve Jobs was still a human being. Despite his go-go life style, he managed to raise a wonderful family. Together with his wife, Laurene, they were parents of three children. He tried to devote as much time as possible to be there for them. However, in every life some rain must fall. Steve Jobs had a history of health issues, possibly attributed to his extremely unorthodox life style and diet. It was discovered that he had pancreatic cancer, among other things. For the balance of his life he fought cancer with the same intensity he devoted to his development of Apple. Of course, by this time, Steven Jobs was a very wealthy man and thus was able to have access to the greatest doctors in the country. Along

the way, he had a liver transplant in Memphis, TN by top surgeons for this procedure. He also gathered the most prominent (and expensive) cancer experts in the world to try to beat this aﬄiction. For a while his cancer was in remission and he had a new lease on life. Inexorably, the cancer returned and for the rest of his life Steve Jobs continued to use every resource at his command, especially his

wealth, to extend his life as much as possible. And almost to the end, he continued to run Apple until finally, in August, 2011 he had to turn the company over to Tim Cook, the CEO. Steven Paul Jobs passed away on October 5, 2011. His legacy will undoubtedly be placed alongside those of Thomas Edison, Henry Ford and very few others. Steve Jobs’ life’s work has forever changed the lives of all of us both here and around the world.

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SUDOKU

There is really only one rule to Sudoku: Fill in the game board so that the numbers 1 through 9 occur exactly once in each row, column, and 3x3 box. The numbers can appear in any order and diagonals are not considered. Your initial game board will consist of several numbers that are already placed. Those numbers cannot be changed. Your goal is to fill in the empty squares following the simple rule above.

Sudoku doesn’t require any special math skills or calculations. It is a simple and fun game of logic -- all that’s needed is brains and concentration.

1. Fill the grid so that the numbers 1 through 9 appear in each row. 2. Fill the grid so that the numbers 1 through 9 appear in each column. 3. Fill the grid so that the numbers 1 through 9 appear in each 3x3 box. 4. A complete Sudoku puzzle contains the numbers 1 through 9 in every row, column, and 3x3 box. Hint: Start with a square that only has three numbers missing. Look at surrounding squares and grids to see which numbers you need to fill that 3x3 grid. SOLUTION ON PAGE 22B

JUMBLE

CRYPTOGRAM By CHARLES K. PARNESS

By CHARLES K. PARNESS

Unscramble these words. The letters in brackets complete the sentence. 1) 2) 3) 4)

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Solution on page 22B

SOLUTION ON PAGE 22B

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Sudoku Solution: Cryptogram Solution: I KNOW OF A CHARM BY WAY OF A PRAYER THAT WILL PRESERVE A MAN FROM THE VIOLENCE OF GUNS AND ALL MANNER OF FIREWEAPONS, AND ENGINES, BUT IT WILL DO ME GOOD BECAUSE I DO NOT BELIEVE IT. ~ RABELAIS

Jumble Solution: 1) OPPOSUM 2) SHALLOW 3) KNIGHTHOOD 4) SUPREME Answer: “ALL SHOOK UP” 2012 AREA CHAIRS

2012 Area Chair and Vice Chair AREA

CHAIRPERSON

ASHBY BERKSHIRE CAMBRIDGE DURHAM ELLESMERE FARNHAM GRANTHAM HARWOOD ISLEWOOD KESWICK LYNDHURST MARKHAM NEWPORT OAKRIDGE PRESCOTT RICHMOND SWANSEA TILFORD UPMINSTER VENTNOR WESTBURY

Joe Sachs Naomi Redisch Philippe Dufresne Joe Rubino Marjorie Campbell Norman Kaplan Eugene Goldman Joe Saraceno Rhoda Jarmark Philip Norris Don Kaplan Judy Olmstead Rita Pickar Jules Kesselman Robert Gravatt Cecile Baskin Bill Epstein Basil Hales Ann Rifkin Charles Parness Carmen Colon

Don Kaplan

Council Area Chair

Joe Sachs

Council Area Vice Chair

VICE CHAIRPERSON "D" 1022 "D" 2061 "A"1004 "E" 224 "B" 4019 "K" 254 "C" 353 "D" 2043 "D" 3015 "C" 454 "I" 4018 "S" 406 "S" 4098 "V" 2106 "I" 180 "F" 151 "A" 4015 "S" 407 "E" 116 "O" 3049 "I" 155

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Cooke’s Look at Books By RICHARD WILLIAM COOKE A monthly look at books of interest – new and, occasionally, not-so-new, fiction and nonfiction – available at local libraries, bookstores and from online booksellers.

“I Hate Everyone… Starting with Me”

By Joan Rivers, Berkley Books, 242 Pages, $25.95

Like her or hate her, comedienne Joan Rivers has carved out a hugely successful career despite huge obstacles and crises that would have laid others low. She was one of the first women in standup comedy to achieve national recognition in, what was then, definitely a field dominated by men. Regularly appearing on NBC’s The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and considered his favorite guest – until she was offered her own latenight show on the then-new Fox TV channel. Carson retaliated by abruptly ending his relationship with Rivers and declaring her persona non grata, both on his show

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and as a friend. Her Fox show was soon canceled but she bounced back with an energized personal appearance tour, only to be sledge-hammered by the sudden suicide of her husband, Edgar. Not one to give up, she decided to start a jewelry line, persevered until TV executives would let her show her jewelry, generating huge sales on their home shopping networks, was then hit with bankruptcy due to the mismanagement of her affairs by others, clawed back again with her jewelry business and today, reigns as one of the most successful women in the U.S. And, she still – as a glittering, glamorous, openly face-lifted (more than once – and she’s proud of it! Just read her book!), 79-yearold, card-carrying AARP member -- routinely sells-out theatres around the country and in Las Vegas. Her style of comedy – which is definitely not to everyone’s taste – is on full view in this, her new book of observations and opinions. If you’re a fan of Joan’s, you’ll love it. It’s caustic, it’s biting, it’s scathing, it’s no-holdsbarred. It’s pure Joan Rivers. Some of her printable “hates”: “I hate it when people come up to me and say, ‘You know, Joan, for what you pay for an apartment in Manhattan, you could have a twelve-bedroom house in Iowa!’ That’s right. I could. But I’d be in Iowa!” “I hate paying baggage fees when I fly. It’s like going to a restaurant and having to pay extra for the plates!” “I hate camping. Sleeping outdoors is not a natural state for humans. Why do you think the cavemen were called cavemen – because they had housing!” And wait until you read what she hates about Florida. Joan Rivers. One of a kind.

“The O’Briens”

By Peter Behrens, Pantheon Books, 384 Pages, $25.95 “Joe O’Brien was thirteen years old when his mother, Ellenora, received a letter from South Africa saying that her husband had been killed in a skirmish. She brooded all day without revealing anything to her children. Then, in the middle of the night, she woke Joe. ‘Your father is dead,’ she said. ‘Michael O’Brien is dead, and I’m alone with all of you, aren’t I?’ ” This news is delivered early on in this delicious new novel. The setting is Pontiac County, Quebec, in the early 1900s, a remote corner of the Canadian wilderness where fur traders, lumbermen, native Indians and early settlers, all hungry for land, and with nowhere else to go, share an uneasy, crowded existence. This hugely satisfying, old-fashioned saga spans a half century in the life of the restless O’Brien family, taking them from remote northern Canadian woods to Montreal, New York and the newlyalluring beaches of Southern California. While we meet Joe O’Brien as a backwoods boy and grandson of a potatofamine emigrant, it is not long before he becomes a compelling man who exchanges isolation and poverty in the Canadian wilds for his own share in the dazzling riches and consuming sorrows of the booming twentieth century. Looming at the heart of this splendid, tragic, ambitious clan – and at the heart of the novel – is the ever-present mystery and madness forever grounded in the history of Irish sorrow. This new novel is a brilliantly-written, triumphant epic of a man, a marriage, and a family, told with grand precision and wondrous imagination.

“Me the People”

By Kevin Bleyer, Random House, 317 Pages, $26 The Constitution of the United States is a two-centuries old document written by drunk farmers, scrawled on animal skin, conceived in desperation in the after-

math of war, composed in the language of the country it was intended to spurn, and, not for nothing, scribbled in handwriting with the quill of a goose. So says author Kevin Bleyer. It’s left to the reader to wonder what James Madison would think about being called a “drunk farmer” – even if intended as tongue-in-cheek? In any event, time for a rewrite, declares Bleyer. Especially since few Americans know what the Constitution actually says, anyway. Subtitled One Man’s Quest to Rewrite the Constitution of the United States, this new book is a blatantly hilarious rewriting of the famous document in which author Bleyer makes a number of good points and – as one critic writes – “An even larger number of terrible ones.” Bleyer, Emmy Awardwinning writer for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, explains that no less a statesman than Thomas Jefferson himself believed the Constitution should “naturally expire at the end of 19 years,” since “the earth belongs always to the living generation.” By Jefferson’s math then, Bleyer emphasizes, this most sacred of documents should have been rewritten eleven times by now. Therefore, the author goes where no patriot has dared go before – on a valiant, long-overdue quest to drag James Madison’s document into the twenty-first century. It’s up to you, dear reader, to decide whether or not he has improved upon the document – if you can keep yourself from laughing as you plow through it. In reviewing the book, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin writes, “I knew James Madison. James Madison was a friend of mine. Mr. Bleyer, you are no James Madison. But you sure are a heck of a lot more fun.”

“They Eat Puppies, Don’t They?”

By Christopher Buckley, Twelve, 335 Pages, $25.99 Christopher Buckley, author of fifteen previous books, including Losing Mum and Pup: A Memoir and Thank You for Smoking, is also remembered as the son of acerbic, long-time television interviewer and conservative commentator William F. Buckley. Jr. A former speechwriter to Vice President George H.W. Bush, Christopher Buckley was founding editor of Forbes FYI magazine, where he is now editor-at-large. From this award-winning author now comes this hilarious, sure-to-be-controversial novel about U.S. - China relations in which no sacred cow is left un-slaughtered and no one – the Dalai Lama, Chris Matthews, the U.S. Defense Industry, lobbyists, activists, neocons, liberals, even Henry Kissinger – is left unblemished. In an attempt to gain congressional approval for a top-secret weapons system, Washington lobbyist “Bird” McIntyre teams up with sexy, outspoken neocon Angel Templeton to whip up the American public against the Chinese. Meanwhile, in China, mild-mannered President Fa Mengyao and his team are desperately putting together a public relations campaign of their own to hold on to power. As things unravel wildly in both countries, the stage is set for an entertaining and canny read during which the machinations of ego-powered politicians and their endless hot-air emissions crash to earth and burn against the background of mounting tensions between the U.S. and China. The San Francisco Chronicle writes, “Buckley’s caricature of Washington politics, corporate power plays, media spin control, Hollywood pretensions and the human foibles of self-delusion and denial are appallingly right on the money.”

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Bridge

CVE Duplicate Bridge Club Winners for September

By IRVING RUGA

By BERNICE RUGA Bd: 23

♠Q 9 2

Dlr: South

♥A K 9

Vul: Both

♦A K 9 8 7 ♣K 10

♠A K 5 4

♠J 7 6

♥J 10

♥Q 8 7 6 4 3 2

♦Q 6

♦4

♣A 7 6 4 2

♣Q 9 ♠10 8 3 ♥5 ♦J 10 5 3 2 ♣J 8 5 3

When West opens 1♣, North can double, intending to show 17 or more points by bidding 1NT or 2♦ if South responds in a major suit at the one level. Instead, East is likely to jump to 2♥, preemptive. After two passes (West should rule out a game at hearts,) some Norths will try 2NT, passed out. Other Norths will show strength by doubling again. When South takes out to 3♦, North will usually pass, and South should have no trouble taking ten tricks for +130 since the bidding will have marked West with the ♣A and the ♠AK. Norths at 2NT can do better since no defense stops nine tricks for +150, and one or two Norths will boldly convert South’s 3♦ bid to

Saturday 9/1/12 I. Ruga/ B. Ruga – B. Luber/ P. Tepper 9/8/12 B. Luber / H. Luber – P. Tepper / B. Weinberg 9/15/12 E. Sohmer / B. Wolf – B. Luber / P. Tepper 9/22/12 I. Ruga / B. Ruga – L. Fertik / B. Wolf 9/29/12 B. Weinberg / L. Fertik – H. Lieberman / J. Grodsky Monday 9/3/12 E. Sohmer / P. Tepper – R. Davis / C. Vilinsky

9/10/12 F. Boudin / B. Wolf – B. Ruga / I. Ruga 9/24/12 E. Sohmer / G. Rothman – P. Tepper / J. Crown Tuesday 9/4/12 B. Wais / B. Luber – R. Davis / C. Vilinsky 9/11/12 R. Colman / L. Fertik – M. Gerber / J. Grodsky 9/18/12 B. Wolf / B. Weinberg – R. Rosen / H. Lieberman 9/25/12 L. Fertik / B. Wais – M. Gerber / J. Grodsky

3NT, hoping for five diamonds, two hearts, a club and another trick from the card gods. Sure

The Puzzler

enough, enterprise will be rewarded with + 600 and a cold top.

By CHARLES K. PARNESS

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Current Affairs Roundtable Italian Conversation

PLAYING WORDS Can you solve this? Example 1: 26 L of the A means 26 Letters of the Alphabet Example 2: 9 I in a B G means 9 Innings in a Ball Game Now what does each of these mean? 1)

7 W. of the A.W.

2) 3) 4)

1001 A. N. 12 S. of the Z. 54 C. in a D. (with J.) 5) 9 P. in the S. S. 6) 88 P. K. 7) 13 S. on the A.F. 8) 32 D. F. at which W. F. 9) 1 D. at a T. 10) 18 H. on a G. C. 11) 90 D. in a R. A. 12) 50 C. in a H. D. The Solution to Puzzler – can be found on page 25B.

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Please DO NOT feed the ducks at the pool areas It’s so tempting to want to feed the wildlife. It makes us feel good. The reality is the ducks come looking for a free meal at the pool areas. They are making a mess in the pools as well as on the decks.

Please Note: All classes are subject to change. This is a sample of classes we offer; the class list is subject to additions and/or deletions. Contact the Staff/Information Office for a complete class schedule. If you have any questions, please call the Staff Office at 954-428-6892 extension 2 Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

This is a health hazard and an inconvenience to everyone as the pool and/or pool areas have to be closed and cleaned and the pool treated for the feces that has gotten into the pool. Remember – food IN equals something unpleasant OUT!

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Movie Review November By SANDRA PARNESS

SAFE - Mei, a young girl whose memory holds a priceless numerical code, finds herself pursued by corrupt NYC cops and the Triads, the Russian mob. Coming to her aid is an ex-cage fighter whose life was destroyed by the gangsters on Mei’s trail. This action filled crime thriller stars Jason Statham, Catherine Chan and Chris Sarandon. R-94 minutes (rated R for adult situations.) Playing Thursday November 1, 2012, 7:30 p.m., Friday November 2, 2012, 7:30 p.m., Sunday November 4, 2012, 7:30 p.m., Monday November 5, 2012, 2:00 p.m. A CHORUS LINE -Hopefuls try out before a demanding director for a part in a new musical. Michael Douglas, Terrence Mann and Michael Blevins stars in this 1985 musical mega-hit. PG-13, 113 minutes. Playing

Answer to the Puzzler from page 24B 1) 7 wonders of the ancient world 2) 1001 Arabian Nights 3) 12 signs of the Zodiac 4) 54 cards in a deck (with Jokers) 5) 9 planets in the solar system 6) 88 piano keys 7) 13 stripes on the American flag 8) 32 degrees Fahrenheit at which water freezes 9) 1 day at a time 10) 18 holes in a golf course 11) 90 degrees in a right angle 12) 50 cents in a half dollar

EXTRA! EXTRA! YOU CAN NOW VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF YOUR CVE Reporter FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME

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Monday November 5, 2012, 7:30 p.m., Wednesday November 7, 2012, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Thursday November 8, 2012, 7:30 p.m., Friday November 9, 2012, 7:30 p.m. MIDNIGHT IN PARIS -This romantic comedy is directed by Woody Allen and stars Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams and Kathy Bates. A family travels to Paris for business. Their party includes a young engaged couple who are forced to confront their differing views of a perfect life. PG-13, 94 minutes. Playing Sunday November 11, 2012, 7:30 p.m., Monday November 12, 2012, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Wednesday November 14, 2012, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. THIN ICE - An insurance agent looking for a way out of frigid Wis-

consin is blackmailed by an unstable locksmith in the theft of a rare violin that belongs to a retired farmer. Greg Kinner, Billy Crudup and Alan Arkin star in this comedic crime drama. R,93 minutes (rated R for adult situations). Playing Thursday November 15, 2012, 7:30 p.m., Friday November 16, 2012, 7:30 p.m., Sunday November 18, 2012, 7:30 p.m., Monday November 19, 2012, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. SALMON FISHING IN THE YEMEN - A fisheries expert is approached by a consultant to help realize a sheik’s vision of bringing fly-fishing to the desert and embarks on an upstream journey of faith and fish to prove the impossible possible. Ewan McGregor, Emily Blunt and Amr Waked star in this dramatic, romantic comedy. PG-13, 107 min-

utes. Playing Wednesday November 21, 2012, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Friday November 23, 2012, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday November 25, 2012, 7:30 p.m. ROCK OF AGES - Featuring a star-studded cast including Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Julianne Hough and Diego Boneta, this musical tells the story of a small town girl and a city boy who meet on the Sunset Strip while pursuing their Hollywood dreams. PG-13, 123 minutes. Playing Monday November 26, 2012 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Thursday November 29, 2012, 7:30 p.m., Friday November 30, 2012, 7:30 p.m.

CVE Symphony Orchestra Guild By MARION G. COHEN

flyer listing information about planned events for the season has been mailed to all members of the Guild. To encourage all residents to join us in our activities, I am listing below the dates of these events. If you are new to our Village, now is the time to join the Guild, the fundraising organization for the CVE Symphony Orchestra. Take out your calendars and plan to join us in our 2012 – 2013 excursions into fun, culture and musical experiences. December 2012 Events TRIP WITH A DIFFERENCE December 13 (Thursday) Visit HENSCRATCH FARMS in Lake Placid, Florida Tour and lunch at the farm Narrated tour of Lake Placid famous murals Price $69 Phone Gladys Miller, 954421-9232 or Betty Schwartz, 954-427-1157 for details. January 2013 Events January 13 (Sunday, 2 p.m.)

OPEN MEMBERSHIP MEETING Entertainment by talented students of Opera Argento School GPA room in Clubhouse Public invited January 20 (Sunday Matinee) VERDI’S OPERA, LA TRAVIATA featuring Maria Alejandres at Palm Beach Opera Company at Kravis Center Price $69 Phone Marion Cohen, 954428-1315 February 2013 Events DAY WITH A DIFFERENCE February 5 (Tuesday) Visit COSTUME WORLD to view a collection of costumes from the stages of Broadway Lunch at a replica of Tavern on the Green Visit Jaffee Center for Book Arts at FAU Library for a demonstrations and lecture on books that are rare and unique in shape and form Price $83 Phone Gladys Miller, 954421-9232 or Betty Schwartz 954-427-1157 FASHION SHOW February 16

(Saturday, 11:30 a.m.) Clubhouse Party Room Women’s and men’s fashions sponsored by Bealls Luncheon from TooJays Entertainment Prizes Price $25 Phone Toni Ponto, 954-428-0286 February 27 (Wednesday Matinee) WAIST WATCHERS THE MUSICAL at Plaza Theater in Manalapan Dinner at Tony Wu in Boca Raton Price $87 Phone Betty Schwartz, 954427-1157 March 2013 Events OPEN MEMBERSHIP MEETING March 10 (Sunday 2 p.m.) Entertainment by talented students of Opera Argento School

GPA room in Clubhouse Public invited Now isn’t that an exciting list of events to look forward to this coming year? Buy your tickets to the play and opera early. These events are always sold out. Attend our open meetings. You will be told what’s going on in the Guild and always end up with a delightful musical program. Sign up for our Day With a Difference and attend our Fashion Show. Attend the performances of the CVE Symphony Orchestra on January 15, February 19 and March 26. Our Board Members will be there to greet you and answer questions. Have you paid dues of $10 single and $15 for family membership? You may send you checks to Kitty Cole, 7 Oakridge B. Every membership helps to support our unique orchestra. Remember, all paid up members receive a mailing of our schedule events early in the season. You have priority in joining our offerings before they are sold out!

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NOVEMBER 2012 ALL SHOWS BEGIN AT 8 PM - $8

Saturday, November 3 Saturday, November 10 Saturday, November 17 Saturday, November 24 Wednesday, November 29

Ballroom South Beach Style Phil Tag Mac Is Back Cavendish Classics Man 1, Bank 0

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Theater Seating Chart

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New East shuttle bus schedule in effect as of January 2, 2012

East Route: Mon-Wed-Fri 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Leave CVE

Sawgrass Promenade

N. Broward Medi cal Pl aza

Sawgrass Promenade

Arri ve CVE

9:00 9:45 10:30 11:15 12:00 12:45 1:30 2:15

9:10 9:55 10:40 11:25 12:10 12:55 1:40 2:25

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9:30 10:15 11:00 11:45 12:30 1:15 2:00 2:45

9:45 10:30 11:15 12:00 12:45 1:30 2:15 3:00

East Route: Tuesday-only 9 a.m. – 3 p.m Leave CVE

Boca Center

Town Center

CVS Pharmacy

Arri ve CVE

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9:15 10:00 10:45 11:30 12:15 1:00 1:45 2:30

9:25 10:10 10:55 11:40 12:25 1:10 1:55 2:40

9:35 10:20 11:05 11:50 12:35 1:20 2:05 2:50

9:45 10:30 11:15 12:00 12:45 1:30 2:15 3:00

East Route: Thursday-only 9 a.m. – 3 p.m Leave CVE 9:00 9:45 10:30 11:15 12:00 12:45 1:30 2:15

Festival Flea Market

Kosher Market

Aldi’s Market Market

Al di 's

Arri ve CVE

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9:25 10:10 10:55 11:40 12:25 1:10 1:55 2:40

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East Route: Saturday (Town Center) 10 a.m. – 5 p.m Leave CVE

Boca Center

Town Center

CVS Pharmacy

Arri ve CVE

10:00 10:45 11:30 12:15 1:00 1:45 2:30 CVE 3:30 CVE 4:20

10:15 11:00 11:45 12:30 1:15 2:00 2:45 Church 3:40 Boca Ctr 4:35

10:25 11:10 11:55 12:40 1:25 2:10 2:55 Boca Ctr 3:55 Town Ctr 4:50

10:35 11:20 12:05 12:50 1:35 2:20 3:05 Town Ctr 4:05 CVS 5:00

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East Route:

Sunday-only

10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m

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Kosher Market

Aldi’s Market

Al di 's Market

Arri ve CVE

10:30 11:15 12:00 12:45 1:30 2:15 3:00 3:45

10:45 11:30 12:15 1:00 1:45 2:30 3:15 4:00

10:55 11:40 12:25 1:10 1:55 2:40 3:25 4:10

11:05 11:50 12:35 1:20 2:05 2:50 3:35 4:20

11:15 12:00 12:45 1:30 2:15 3:00 3:45 4:30

Sundays and Holidays Leaves every half hour from Clubhouse 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday thru Saturday Leaves every half hour from Clubhouse 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Mini-bus to Plaza Ceases service each evening from Clubhouse at 7:30 p.m. Route #1: Clubhouse, Berkshire A, B & C, Upminster Pool, Swansea A, Century Plaza, Westbury, Cambridge, Durham, Clubhouse. Route #2 Clubhouse, Durham A & V on Century Blvd., Islewood, Oakridge A & B, Prescott A & E, Newport, Oakridge C & D, Lyndhurst Pool, Keswick, Restaurant, Clubhouse. Route #3: Clubhouse, Berkshire A, B & C, Upminster Pool, Swansea A & B, Upminster A-M, Richmond, Farnham, Grantham A-E, Harwood, Markham A-K, Lyndhurst corner, Keswick, Clubhouse. Route #4: Clubhouse, Berkshire A, B & C, Ashby, Farnham, Harwood, Grantham F, Markham S & T, Oakridge Pool, Oakridge F-V, Markham L-R, Lyndhurst corner, Keswick, Clubhouse.

CVE 4:20 CVE 5:15

Route #5/6: Clubhouse, Ellesmere, Ventnor, Tilford A-R, Le Club/Activity Center, Reporter/Medical Center, Tilford S-X, Tilford P-R, Le Club/Activity Ctr/Medical, Prescott F-G, Oakridge corner, Markham corner, Lyndhurst corner, Ellesmere-Century Blvd, Keswick-Century Blvd, Parking LotDepot, Clubhouse. Show nights, Express A & B – Motor Coaches will run an hour before the show and after. As of 6/27/11

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Alone On a Gurney

An Appreciative Word Some people go through life regretting and apologizing; with endless excuses, alibiing, agonizing, for neglecting to extend an appreciative word to a relative or friend for a favor or a gift. Self-esteem is diminished as the silence prevails; and the giver’s respect sadly dwindles and pales. An immediate response is the order of the day; for guilt and self-recrimination can cause physical decay.

“It is not good for man to be alone” Have you ever been alone on a gurney? I was being wheeled into the operating theater On my back watching the florescent lights Flash by…all alone…on the death row hospital corridor A metaphor for life flashing by…so fast The gurney blasted through the surgical doors I was surrounded by masked personnel Who knew how to read the room… unuxorious All medically cautious, all well scripted avoiding spontaneity No faux pas, all relentlessly reinforced, all avoiding… Being labeled “wazzocks” who know it all Avoiding blithering Toffs and medical sloughs In their sterile biosphere, shaping temperaments Avoiding unforced medical errors Stooping to conquer an errant gall bladder I was a victim of medical candor Of one android operating on another All alone on the table, a vertiginous fall From real life, into the artificial medi-sphere A metaphor for life itself…all alone…anesthetized And death shall have no dominion wrote Dylan Thomas While all alone on the gurney ~ MARVIN HERSHORN

- NORMA LOCKER

Thanksgiving Day

The Course

Thanksgiving Day is a holiday that we celebrate each year We join with friends and relatives that we hold so dear.

Entering academic purgatory, when the teaching cycle ends When the marking begins The turkey cooks, When the angst of plagiarized or recycled essays the kitchen smells so good, Permeates your consciousness We gather together and give thanks As you grade, curious juxtapositions as we should. Of neologisms, linguistic torsions, vacuous ideas Attribution versus appropriation, unconscious plagiarisms The cooking is done and after Sentence parroting students, intellectual economy with little currency we have all eaten enough Sixty hardly legible exams, academic parodists of all the traditional Thanksgiving stuff. Butterﬂy Unattributed quotes, is all art theft? “I can’t believe this!” Sixty students crammed into one class We should also give Thanksgiving plates In the womb Like Holocaust victims crammed into cattle cars to those who do not have enough. Studying equals freedom, education makes free Still a cocoon Quality interpersonal education…memories Sleeping silently. Assembly line grading, cursive writing a forgotten art Let’s all remember the sick, the poor Waiting patiently Perhaps they should text message the exam? And the frail to awake, to cultivate Twitter, Face book, or my space will suffice… And give to others the food of Into a Butterfly. Do students care how they learned or what they learned? friendship and aid To yawn and stretch When the emails come, you are astonished And that is my Thanksgiving tale. its wings so wide Email education is exhausting, a teaspoonful of impersonal brains Yearning to flee Here’s online communication in the raw. Take one! ~SANDI LEHMAN to be outside. “I looked on line and realized the exam was today To climb past And I missed it, I’m completely devastated, the foamy clouds I recently broke my glasses and haven’t been wearing them I don’t know how this happened, it never happened before of white Is there any way I can still write the exam? And slip around a child’s Please, please let me take the exam,” waving kite. She missed the exam and submitted her essay one week beyond deadline To explore, to look She still has aspirations for graduate school to prance, There is no relation to obligations, universities are repositories to twirl, to swirl Of expedience. Sleepwalk through a degree its graceful dance. For the Professor, there is education without reward Dressed in half of pastel A kind of dehumanization, impersonaliztion, marginalization touches, An abrogation of principles generating stress factors Delicately painted by Graduate school does not prepare you for this God’s brushes As you deal with sixty egos, personalities, dispositions, psychosis Asymmetrical synchronicity, in a state of angst during exam period A symmetry of color Get the grade and get out, pad your GPA half pinks and blues Where is the learning experience? Test drive pedagogy Many colors, so many hues. Where is the academic adrenalin of future generations? Happily exploring My grading anxiety gives way to rage, what is ethical education? Up high in the sky I am still an idealist without illusions, I understand that… Is my beautiful, dancing What my students submitted today, was something that really won’t matter Butterfly! In the long run… ~ MARVIN HERSHORN

~ SANDI LEHMAN

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