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Ramblings NUMBER 313 www.delrayvillas45.com OCTOBER 2015

Board of Directors Meeting General Meeting

Date: Date:

Tuesday, OCTOBER 13 Tuesday, OCTOBER 27

Time: Time:

7:30 pm 7:30 pm

Delray Villas Plat 4/5 homeowners association

From the President Sy Weiss

From the Editor Linda Solomon

Thanks to my rabbi, my new resolve is to become more resilient. The message was a comparison to the ar-eas of the earth that are closest to the water and are sub-ject to flooding. Their resilience comes from having marsh land as their first defense before the land is dry and green. The marshlands are specifically designed by nature to accept the flood waters - their plants to absorb the excess water and then slowly allow the water to re-cede without catastrophe. We humans build our homes, our cities right on the water, not allowing for the natural flow of things to protect our homes and homelands. So, with this lesson in mind, it is my intention to allow the virtual “marsh” around me to help me absorb the

storms that come flooding in to weigh heavily on my soul and being. And what is the virtual marsh? It is the support one receives from friends and family. It is the self-love that eating well and exercise can provide. It is looking to the resources of medical personnel, clergy, and lay healers who provide the knowledge and advice to make proper decisions about oneself. It is the people with whom we come in contact who provide a positive experience, whether fleeting or in depth. The first thing I did was to reach out to a trusted friend. It is amazing how much easier it was to bare the burden I was feeling once I did that. I then devised a plan of action to help overcome the obstacles to my sense of well being one step at a time. And then, just when I needed it the most, this sermon about resilience. My in-terpretation of that speech is probably different from any of the other 3700 people who heard it. But, what was said doesn’t matter - it was the impact it had on me which will take me forward and maybe, just maybe, will have a rip-pling effect on others, as well.. Now, on the first days of the Jewish New Year, which coincides with the beginning of the American school year, I wish you strength to find your own marshland and a I extend a hearty wish for a happy and healthy New Year to all who will read this column. Linda

Here we are in October which is a busy month for our plat. Budgets will be presented for the 2016 year. This month starts our homeowner meetings on the 4th Tuesday. If you are interested in running for the board you can submit your name to Bernie Rosenberg in writing so it can be placed on the bal-lot. You must be a member in good standings ac-cording to our DOCS. A new board member must take a class that is required by the state - the Certifi-cation Class. They will have 3 months to do or be removed from the board. Our community looks great thanks to all our resi-dents who take pride in our HOA. Just a reminder about trash - it is to be put in garbage cans NOT plastic bags to keep critters away. Our maintenance staff will put bags back on the side of your house, so please comply with our request. We are planning to have AT&T speak at each of our homeowners’ meetings through this year - Oc-tober, November and December. The reason they are coming to their meetings is to learn and know what is going on with our NEW CABLE COMPANY. Homeowner meetings give you the opportunity to ask questions of the board so you know what’s going

on first hand instead of listening to all the rumors. The presentations by AT&T will also make the meetings more interesting. So come out to hear what you need to know to be an interested member of the community. If you need a ride to the meeting so as not to have to drive at night, contact Iris Pavey or Linda Solomon. Their phone numbers are on page 2. Sy

PLAT IV/V Ramblings. . . PAGE 2

PLAT 4/5 RAMBLINGS

Editor Linda Solomon 498-9338 6675 Overland Drive Delray Beach, FL 33484 498-9338 917-747-8660 (c) [email protected]

Advisor Phil Kullback Associate Editor Rita Kullback 499-1958 Bonnie Siegel 498-9338 Advertising Manager Judy LaCorte 495-6899 Distribution Joe LaCorte 495-6899 Harvey Lazaroff 498-8691 Contributors to the Newsletter: Judy La Corte ~ Lloyd Lukens ~ Iris Pavey ~ Carol Slotkin ~ Bob Townsend

PLAT 4/5 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS President Sy Weiss 381-4456 Vice Pres. Lew Leon 495-9010 Secretary Bernie Rosenberg 499-1673 Treasurer Sheila Lane 381-7725 COMMITTEES Alliance Judy & Joe LaCorte 495-6899 Architectural Iris Pavey 498-1375 Inspection Bob Green 496-5533 Interview Lew Leon 495-9010 Lakes & Ponds Butch Herbst 445-2079 Maintenance Butch Herbst 445-2079 Herb Basson 637-8168 Parliamentarian Lew Leon Pest Control Bernie Rosenberg 499-1673 Pool Assistants Tony Costa *508-801-3300 Milt Schreiber *381-3894 Ramblings Linda Solomon *498-9338 Roads & Lights Joe La Corte 495-6899 Website Alan Shwartz *376-4040

www.delrayvillas45.com 55+ Bob Green 496-5533 Welcoming Rosalie Basson *637-8168 Bernice Friedman *445-2079 Ellen Lederman *954-924-1931 RECREATION ASSOCIATION MEMBERS Pat Lazaroff 498-8691 Joan Rosenberg 499-1673 Diane Weiss 381-4456 * Non-Board Members

DELRAY VILLAS WE CARE

President Bill Kaplan 499-7893 V/Pres./Coord. Anita Silverman 498-9208

FOR TRANSPORTATION CALL:

PLAT 4/5 Fran Jacobson 495-1312

Please give our dispatcher 48 hours notice when requesting transportation. Call between 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, M-F ONLY. A Waiver of Liability Release Form must be signed for each trip, otherwise we will not transport you.

Hospitals we serve: Delray Medical Center, Boca Medical Center, Bethesda Com-munity Hospital, Bethesda Health City

FOR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT CALL:

Board and General Meeting ORDER OF BUSINESS*

Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence Roll call of the Board of Directors Reading of last Board of Directors/General Meeting minutes Correspondence Reports: Treasurer Sheila Lane Committees: Alliance Joe and Judy La Corte Architectural Iris Pavey Inspection Bob Green Interviews Lew Leon Maintenance Butch Herbst Lakes and Ponds Butch Herbst Pest Control Bernie Rosenberg Roads and Lights Joe La Corte Rec Board Pat Lazaroff, Joan Rosenberg, Diane Weiss 55 Plus Bob Green Web Site Alan Shwartz Ramblings Linda Solomon Welcome Committee Rosalie Basson, Bernice Friedman, Ellen Lederman N.A. P. Dennis Michalic Yellow Dot Carol Michalic

Old Business New Business Good and Welfare

The Lions Club of Delray Beach members

Harvey Lazaroff (Plat 4/5) and Gene Rosenman (Plat 2)will no longer be collecting glasses, fliptops, hearing aids, phones, etc. Thanks to all who have donated in the past.


SEPTEMBER

Happy Birthday

1. Clocks and Watches 2. China 3. Crystal and Glass 4. Electrical Appliances 5. Silverware 6. Wood 7. Desk Sets-Pen & Pencil

Sets

8. Linens and Laces 9. Leather 10. Diamond Watches And Jewelry 11. Fashion Jewelry and Accessories 12. Pearls or Colored Gems 13. Textiles or Furs

Happy Anniversary

BIRTHDAY-ANNIVERSARY UPDATE For those new residents or those who find errors, please com-plete by printing the following form and return to the Editor, Linda Solomon.

Name (first and last)

Birthday

Significant Other’s Name (include last name if different) Birthday

Anniversary

Happy Birthday

Birthstone - Opal

12 - Columbus Day

31 - Halloween

Libra (September 23-October 22) Scorpio (October 23-November 21)

01 Ben Fagen Iris Pavey 02 Rosalie Basson 05 Linda Masie Wicz Joanni Mullaney 09 Gail Leavitt Martin Nunberg 10 Ron Wright Rena Farber Maria Hanes 12 Haidah Winston 13 Elaine Israel Natalie Markowitz 13 Dennis Michalic

15 Jerry Garf 16 Mildred Adamo 17 Roslyn Farrell Jackie Skloff 18 Elaine Misonznick 19 Carole Handt 25 Alice Kaplan 28 Lenore Rosenblum Alan Skloff 29 Harvey Lazaroff 30 Irving (Butch) Herbst Lew Leon 31 Betsy Dellisanti

01 Tony & Fran Costa 07 Bob & Sandy Green 11 Joe & Judy Piccolomini 13 John & Patricia Ventura 18 Mayer & Edzia Koblenc 22 Sidney & Shirley Israel Alan & Jackie Skloff 25 Ray & Marie D’Allessandro 26 Michael & Miriam Rosenfield Jannina & Tadeuse Wojdalski 29 Dennis & Sue Lester 30 Harvey & Pat Lazaroff

6 - Simchat Torah

Thank you to all who sent cards and offered support on the passing of my brother, Richard Berger. Judy La Corte

Special Birthday Wishes! To: Margaret Harker on her 90th birthday, 10/1/1925 From: Daughter, Karolyn

Thank You for all the prayers, cards and well wishes which I received after my open heart surgery. Sincerely, Jim Wentz


Get Well Wishes

Lenore Rosenblum

Bonnie Wentz has asked us to please keep her mother, Blanche Green, in our prayers as she fights the recurrence of the cancer that brought her to DV three years ago for treatment.

Words of Wisdom

WELCOME NEW NEIGHBORS

Paul & Carol Thou (renters) 13573 Whippet Way East At the suggestion of one of our fellow Plat 4/5ers, and so that you may keep track and update your tele-phone/address book, we are adding the names of for-mer homeowners to the addresses of new neighbors. Hope this helps!

ARCHITECTURAL

FOLLOW THE RULES

If you plan to do ANY outside work on your house or property, be sure to get architectural approval first !!! Pick up an application from my patio (13675 Whippet Way West) fill it out - sign it - return it to my patio. Once the request has been approved, I will call you to pick up the approval which then needs to be placed in the front window of your house.

ANY QUESTIONS Call Iris Pavey 498-1375 Architectural Chairman

Committees reports….

“Corn and grain, corn and grain, All that falls shall rise again.”

Wiccan Harvest Chant

I want to wish my husband, Harvey, a very

Happy 75th Birthday (Oct. 29th)!

I also want to thank him for putting up

with and keeping up with me for 50 years

(Oct. 30th)!

Love,

Patti

A Special Celebratory Note from Patti Lazaroff


DELRAY VILLAS CLUB NEWS

Club Name AFTER 6 SOCIAL CLUB Date/Time Wednesday, October 7 7:00 PM Where A Building Topic Business meeting and planning Collation Coffee & cake will be served

Club Name AMERICAN-ITALIAN CLUB Date/Time Friday, October 2 6:30 PM Where B Building Topic Welcome Back to all our members Collation Coffee and cake will be served Club Name C.E.R.T.

Club Name C.O.P Date Time First Wednesday of each month 9:30AM Where “B” Building - Viking Room Topic Training Collation Breakfast

Club Name DEBORAH Date/Time Thursday, October 15 11:30 AM

Where A Building Topic We will have entertainment Collation Bagels & coffee will be served

Club Name MEN & WOMEN SOCIAL CLUB Date/Time Tuesday, October 20 7:00 PM Where A Building Topic Short business mtg., & great entertainment Collation Coffee and cake will be served after Club Name NA’AMAT USA Date/Time Monday, October 5 9:30 AM Where A Building Topic Book report on “The Girl on Human Street” Should be interesting - please join us Collation Bagels & coffee will be served

Delray Book Club

The Book Club meets on the first Monday of every month at 1-2 PM in the Ceramics Room of the “B” Build-

ing. Books will be available at the Hagan Ranch Library. You must ask for the book by its title. Below is the 2015 list by month for discussion:

Oct. - Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Amy Tan Nov.- The Memory Keeper’s Daughter by Kim Edwards December - People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks

If you have any questions, contact Leslie Boardman at [email protected] or by telephone: 561-808-7600 or 215-208-3652.

Club Name GUYS AND DOLLS CHORUS Date/Time Tuesdays (weekly) * 10:00 AM Where “B” Building - Viking Room Topic Fun Songs for everyone Call Mel Goldstein at 381-0131

For a good time...

HOLD THESE DATES! November 15 Welcome Back Luncheon December 2 Elections & Choice of Charity Plus Holiday Shopping Spree December 5 Annual Toys for Tots Event January ? An Evening at LIPS February 6 Chinese New Year Dinner

and Chinese Auction March 26 Show for Charity April 17 Annual Picnic ...details on all activities to follow…. Monthly meetings are first Wednesdays of each month

CAROL’S CORNER Photos by Carol Slotkin

Reflections... In a DV Lake


Alliance Happenings Judy La Corte

DELRAY VILLAS CITIZEN OBSERVER

PATROL Submitted by Vol. Captain Lloyd Lukens

PROTECT YOU AND YOUR HOME

1. Unfortunately thick shrubs that lend curb appeal can provide cover for a burglar jimmying his way into your house. Keep vegetation trimmed low and consider installing thorny plants close to the house.

2. A mirror in the entryway lets you assess your view before heading out the door. But check its position from your front window. Can you see the reflection of your alarm system? If so would-be intruders can, too - and they'll know at a glance if you neglected to arm it when you dashed out on an errand.

3. A bowl or a basket near your front door or under a window where everyone tosses keys, wallets and cell phones is very convenient. Sure you'll know where they are and so will a burglar. It is best to place these items next to your bed.

4. No one likes to get locked out of his or her home; but, a spare key stashed under a rock in your gar-den or under a door mat is asking for trouble. In-stead, give a spare key to a trusted neighbor.

5. You might keep the deadbolt locked on your front door, but what about the door off the patio? Or maybe you leave the garage door open during the afternoons. Be as conscientious about your less used entrances as you are with your main one.

6. You think hiding valuables among your unmention-ables is a good idea - so do thieves. Ditto for your nightstand and under the mattress. Smarter loca-tions include the attic, basement, kid’s room.

THIS MESSAGE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE DELRAY VILLAS VOLUNTEER CITIZEN OBSERVER PATROL, (C.O.P.) Unit # 16

Dorothy Jacks of the Property Appraiser's Office said we should have received our Property Tax Notices several weeks ago. The Property Appraiser's Office is located at 14925 Cumberland Drive, Delray Beach. State Attorney, David Aronberg, has a volunteer program in his office that currently has approximately eighty partici-pants. He would like to add more. Please contact Lori Vinikoor, if you are interested in volunteering. He would also like to see a bill get passed for victims of theft to be able to retrieve their goods from pawn shops without paying to buy them back. Palm Beach Sheriff's new commander of District 4, Cap-tain Di Berardino, announced that an ordinance just passed NOT allowing panhandling on medians or intersections, due to safety concerns. This eliminates firefighters from their usual method of "filling the boot" as a fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. However, Publix has al-lowed firefighters to collect donations in front of Publix stores throughout Palm Beach County. He also mentioned that many people are leaving guns in unlocked cars. Senator Abruzzo states he was instrumental in getting a Grandparents rights bill passed. Previously grandparents had no guaranteed rights of visitation, now they have a legal method of gaining this right. He also stated that not much was accomplished this session & the representatives left Tal-lahassee with much not done. Senator Clemens says the Flor-ida House violated the constitution by ending the session early and going home. No one was punished for this. An on-line voting registration bill passed. This was the first voter expansion vote to pass in many years. The Senator claimed that many good items for Palm Beach County were put in the budget, but most were vetoed by Governor Scott. Senator Sachs advises it is very inconvenient to get to Talla-hassee for our Representatives and Senators. The choices are changing planes at Atlanta or driving to Miami where there are two flights a day, one of which is very early in the morn-ing. She claimed that the Senate districts were configured to support friends, which is also the opinion of the State Supe-rior Court. The League of Women Voters has asked for changes to the districts. Representative Berman told us the vote to expand health care coverage failed to pass. An easement of land in West Palm Beach will be used for a ballpark where the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals will do their Spring Train-ing. Most importantly a bill was passed allowing people with terminal illnesses to try experimental drugs. In answer to a question from the audience Representative Berman told us the annual salary she receives as a Representative is $29,000. (continued on bottom of column 2)

A traffic signal is due to be installed at Sims and Atlantic. The construction process is expected to last until October 2016. In an effort to facilitate the process, the Alliance of Delray Residential Associations has requested a radar traffic monitor-ing device which will collect data. It is now up and running. Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League is working hard to help end euthanasia because of pet-overpopulation. They offer free spay/neuter surgery for owned cats in Palm Beach County on certain days throughout the year. A rabies vaccination and microchip may be included in the service. The Next Spay Day October 16th! For an appointment, please go to: www.peggyadams.org


Talk of the Town by BOB TOWNSEND

In Memoriam

Plat 4/5 remembers

We were saddened to learn of the passing of

Leona Grell

We extend our condolences to her family and friends

May her memory be for a blessing.

IDAHO ome of the grandest moments in life occur when you least expect them. Take my summer in Massachusetts for example. I was taking a leisurely stroll in the tiny, beachfront community known as Hull, not anticipating anything significant would happen on that dreary afternoon, when I spotted a pickup truck with an Idaho license plate and the words Turtle Racing written in script across the front door. That may not seem like a very big deal to you, but it got me thinking and anything that gets me thinking is a huge deal. I pondered it and came to the unmistakable conclusion that turtle racing is probably a huge spectator sport in Idaho. That and potato peeling. I mean, what else would you do in Idaho? I suppose you could go to visit the Craters of the Moon National Monument. But that wouldn’t be exciting. It’s just a

bunch of craters. They call it a lunar landscape. That should hold your attention for about a minute and a half. The landscape was created by an eruption of a volcano. And they say the area is still “geographically

active.” I suppose that could get your attention in a

hurry if it blew its top again while you were there. But that hasn’t happened in the last two millennia and, I

don’t know about you, I’m simply not that patient to

wait another 2,000 years. Or you could visit the Old Idaho Penitentiary. It’s

closed. They say it’s haunted, but that doesn’t make it

much of a tourist attraction. It’s not haunted by anyone

you’d want to talk to. Hey, it was a prison. And it’s

been closed since the early 1700s. If you talked to any-one from that era, you’d have nothing in common. And

what would you say to somebody from Idaho anyway? “Hello there, nice to meet you. Seen any good turtle races lately?” Who in their right mind ever came from Idaho any-way? Well, there was Jake Plummer. Not to be con-fused with Jake from All State. You know, the dude who hangs around the house in his khakis and you can call him at all hours of the night and make your wife jealous as hell. “She sounds hideous!” Jake Plummer, obviously, is also not to be confused with Jake the Plummer for the St. Paul/Minneapolis Twin Cities you call when unexpected leaks occur. No, I’m talking about Steven Jake Plummer who was a National Football League quarterback for the Cardinals and Broncos. He came from the thriving me-tropolis of Boise, Idaho.

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And, of course, Paul Revere came from Idaho. No, take it easy; don’t get your underwear on backward.

I’m not talking about the silversmith who climbed

aboard Brown Beauty (did you know his horse was named Brown Beauty? See, you learned something to-day). I’m not talking about the silversmith who climbed

aboard his sturdy steed and galloped through the streets of Boston, warning one and all that they were about to be visited by a haughty group of Englishmen who were arriving a bit late for the original Tea Party. I’m talking

about the famed musician Paul Revere of the group Paul Revere and the Raiders. He came from the thriv-ing metropolis of Garden Valley, Idaho. You’ll note, famed individuals from The Gem State – that’s the state of Idaho – are few and far between. The Champagne Lady came from Idaho. You remem-ber The Champagne Lady. She was Norma Zimmer from the Lawrence Welk Show. She also recorded Ir-ving Berlin’s White Christmas. Well, that’s not quite

true. She sang backup for Big Crosby, who recorded White Christmas. Well, that’s not quite true, either. She

was part of a group who sang backup for Bing Crosby, who recorded White Christmas. But I want to get back to my original question. Well, this is going to be difficult because my editor, Linda Solomon, told me I’m not to write anything po-

litical. But sorry, Linda, the devil made me do it - just this once. Perhaps the most famous individual to ever come out of the state of Idaho is Sarah Palin. She comes from the thriving metropolis of Sandpoint, Idaho. So, getting back to my original question: Who in their right mind ever came from Idaho? Nobody.

Delray Villas Plat 4/5 Ramblings

HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION NUMBER 313 MONTH OCTOBER PAGE AD-1

October's Party

October gave a party; The leaves by hundreds came -

The Chestnuts, Oaks, and Maples, And leaves of every name.

The Sunshine spread a carpet, And everything was grand,

Miss Weather led the dancing, Professor Wind the band.

George Cooper 1840 - 1927

FAMOUS QUOTES



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CELEBRATORY GREETINGS:

NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE NO. MONTH/YEAR for Publication PRINT your celebratory note on the lines below. Enclose check for $2.00 per celebratory note. Send to Linda Solomon 6675 Overland Drive, Delray Beach, FL 33484. Larger spaces than lines on page 3 are available for and increased fee (see below for schedule).

Schedule of fees for more than 2 lines: We will design the graphic for the background of the card . Business card (1/8 page) $ 5.00 1/2 page $15.00 Examples: Balloons for Birthday, Couples for Anniversary, 1/4 page $10.00 Full page $20.00 baby for birth announcement for a grandchild or great- grandchild, etc.,

These fees are exclusive to Celebratory Greetings for Plat 4/5 residents only. Fees for any advertisements of goods or services are determined by another schedule. (See Linda Solomon)

ANNUAL HOLIDAY GREETINGS: Name Please enclose a check for $3.00 payable to Delray Villas Plat 4/5 to cover the cost of the three month Holiday Greeting and send to Linda Solomon.

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Delray Villas Plat 4/5 Ramblings · 13 John & Patricia Ventura 18 Mayer & Edzia Koblenc 22 Sidney & Shirley Israel Alan & Jackie Skloff 25 Ray & Marie D’Allessandro 26 Michael &