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Volume 14, Issue 6 Published by The Platina Community Master Association, Inc.
Sept./Oct. 2012
PLATINA HOSTS COBWRA MEETING
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Platina Representatives at COBWRA
Meeting
SKYPE presentation projected
in Performance Center
COBWRA Meets At Platina
By Carol Frazier
Platina hosted the COBWRA meeting on August
15. Over 200 representatives and guests attended.
The main subject of this meeting dealt with the
homeowners insurance crisis.
The panel of speakers included Representative Lori
Berman, Senator Maria Lorts Sachs and Citizens
Property Insurance representative Christine
Ashburn. Since Ms. Ashburn was unable to attend
in person, an internet connection via Skype was
established and projected on Platina’s state of the
art projection system. This was done under the
direction of Alan Goldberg and Sonny Seidman
of the Platina Computer Club and Paul Goodman
and his staff.
The new policies from Citizens Insurance were
explained by Ms. Ashburn. Misconceptions about
inspections arose from the new guidelines for
premium credits. These guidelines were put in
place by new government regulations, not Citizens
Insurance.
(continued on page 8)
Stuart Caine, COBWRA president and
Stan Beecoff, Platina Representative
WHAT IS COWBRA?
By Stan Beecoff
COBWBRA is a volunteer, non-partisan,
not-for-profit organization representing the
residential communities in unincorporated
Palm Beach County, west of the City of
Boynton Beach. Its membership includes
condo associations, homeowners’ associations
and cooperatives. It has adopted a firm policy
against endorsement of any candidate for any
public or political office.
COBWRA was founded by seven communities
in July 1981. It now has 97 member
communities and serves more than 115,000
residents. Each association appoints a delegate
as their representative to attend and vote at the
monthly meetings.
The organization successfully utilizes the
diverse skills, experience, education and
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notes from the general manager
This enables us to meet our obligation
to provide all owners with information
from the association.
It is very important to have copies of the
governing documents because you will
be expected to know and comply with all
rules and regulations of the community.
You will also want to stay informed by
reading all materials provided by the
association.
Welcome back from a very, very, long hot
summer. We hope you all enjoyed your
summer and are looking forward to the
start of the 2012-2013 season.
We would like to remind you that
complying with your Association
Documents and knowing where they are
located is a very important function of
homeownership.
Francine Goldstein
When you bought your home in our
Should you have questions about these
documents, feel free to contact us and
community, you should have received
we will be glad to assist in helping you to better
copies of all our governing documents-including
understand them.
the rules and regulations-prior to or at closing.
Sometimes these documents get lost among all
Once again, welcome back to Platina.
the other papers you received at closing. Many
homebuyers are so involved moving into their new
homes, they don’t take the time to read all the fine
print.
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As a homeowner, you have a right to these documents;
so, if you don’t have copies for any reason, contact
your management company and request them.
Please remember it is your responsibility to provide
the association with your current address and
phone number (particularly non-resident owners.)
THE PLATINA POST
Publisher: PCMA
EDITOR
Stuart Pernick
Editor Emeritus
Shelly Grossman
Staff
Abe Battino, Rhoda Fisher,
Carol Frazier, Lee Peterman, Shelly Price
Marilyn E. Shapiro and Jeanne Weinberg
Photographers
Stuart Pernick, Sonny Seidman
Production
Peter Easton and Dolores Katinsky
Advertising
Barbara Disman, Judy Blitzer
PCMA Board Liaison: Sid Blattstein
TO PLACE AN AD,
CALL BARBARA DISMAN: 364-3378
(Read by over 2,000 residents each month)
The Editors reserve the right to edit any and all articles submitted. We will not
be responsible for Clubs’ and Committees’ incorrect calendar dates or times. All
dated material was correct at the time of delivery to the printer.
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• A major repair to the Bocce courts was completed
in June.
PRESIDENT’S
MESSAGE
The summer of 2012 was hot,
humid and quite wet. But, more
importantly, to date we have not
experienced any major tropical
storms. Notwithstanding, hurricane season is not over until
the middle of November. It is
important that all of our residents
Burt Thompson
remain vigilant and be prepared
in the event our area is hit with
a major storm. Remember it’s every homeowners
responsibility to have a disaster preparedness plan
for their family!
• The Café was closed for the first two weeks in
August. During its closing our maintenance staff
painted the indoor eating area, kitchen and made
other necessary repairs. Also, competitive bids for
replacing certain kitchen equipment were obtained
and will be presented for approval at our September
Board meeting.
•
The August Coalition of Boynton Beach
Residential Association (COBWRA) meeting was
hosted by our community. Approximately 200
people including many county and state officials,
COBWRA delegates and residents from the member
communities attended the meeting.
• We contacted FPL regarding frequent power
outages we have been experiencing this summer.
Due to outages we have had disruption to our
office computer systems, security cameras and pool
equipment. Their also have been inconveniences for
our residents. We expect FPL to review the problems
we been experiencing this summer and hope they
can be mitigated.
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During these summer months, your PCMA Board
was involved in a wide array of business activities.
The most important were:
• Erosion Restoration LLC, the engineering
company engaged to conduct a study of our ten
lakes completed a major part of their study work
(bathymetric, topographic and soil sample surveys)
on site in our lakes. A final report in early October
will identify the extent of our lake erosion, best
method for repair and a procedure for competitive
bidding for companies that repair lake erosion. In
addition to their report, they have the responsibility
to monitor the work of the contractor awarded a
contract for the erosion repairs.
• Ganging clips were installed on all the
Performance Center chairs. Palm Beach County
fire code require seats, in assembly occupancies
accommodating more than 200 persons, shall be
securely fastened together in groups of not less
than three and not exceeding seven. Having chairs
clipped together will keep them from tipping over
in panic situations which could block escape from
an emergency and result in injury or loss of life.
• Renovation of the tennis courts was completed
and they were reopened for residents use in July. We
were not completely happy with the surface of two
of the courts which is being addressed by the tennis
contractor.
• Our financial statements through July show that
we are operating within budget and have good cash
and reserve positions.
Breaking news of importance! In July we learned
that MDU Communications International, Inc.
(our television provider) is merging with another
company, Multiband Corporation, a firm that trades
on the NASDAQ. Multiband, through a variety of
wholly owned subsidiaries, engages with a vast and
growing array of technologies, including renewable
energy, wireless infrastructure, electrical power
systems, digital signage, commercial audio/video
solutions, hospitality IPTV, and VOD systems.
Multiband via its subsidiaries also supplies internet
solutions for homes and businesses across the
nation. As the largest nationwide DIRECTV master
system operator in the multiple dwelling unit
market and one of the largest full-service home
service providers, Multiband is a driven leader in a
competitive industry. Multiband is headquartered
in Minneapolis, MN and has offices strategically
placed around the continental United States.
Both company’s shareholders will receive a Proxy
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Housecalls
Available
By
Appt.
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9:00 am to 5:00 pm
BOYNTON BEACH
- NEW LOCATION 3715 W. Woolbright Rd.
(Corner of Military Trail, Next to Publix)
561-369-0044
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THE TREASURER’S
REPORT
a note from the editor
Stuart Pernick
REMINDERS
With the start of a new season I
thought this would be a good time
to remind everyone, especially
Club and Committee Chairmen,
Village Presidents and other
contributors to The Post of our
publishing guidelines.
1. All submissions MUST be typewritten. DO NOT
TYPE IN ALL CAPITALS.
2. Deadline is the 8th of the month preceding the
publication date. (The December issue deadline
would be Nov. 8.)
3. The preferred submission form would be via
the internet. Articles may be sent in the body of an
email or as an attachment. The email address is:
[email protected].
How time is flying. I can’t believe
we are nearing the last quarter
of 2012. We are in the middle of
formulating the budget for PCMA
for 2013. As promised in this
year’s budget, we are omitting
the $64.00 quarterly increase
that was necessary for the lake
erosion repairs. We are working
Phyllis Garcia
with engineers who specialize in
erosion problems and you will
hear more details from our board liaison at future
board meetings.
I am sad to say that there are two constant problems
that seem difficult to remedy. The first is the white
fly infestation in our ficus landscaping. It has been
so stubborn and we have had to add money into
our future budget in this regard. The second and
just as serious is our insurance increase. You have
all received a letter from PCMA which gave notice
of an $85,000 increase in our annual premium. Bear
in mind, this premium could be decreased over time
if we all think twice before a lawsuit is filed. Many
claims have been referred to as “frivolous” and if we
want to reduce this increase we must think about
our community as a group and realize that we all get
hurt from problems such as this.
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4. Articles may also be left in The Platina Post folder
found in the desk in The Clubhouse. Please use the
folder found in the upper drawer.
5. If you have the technical skills please set your
article to two columns,Palatina Type, 11pt. No indent
for paragraphs, double space between paragraphs.
6. Photographs can also be submitted via the
internet or left in the folder. The best quality
reproduction of photographs is from the internet or
the original media card.
7. Please remember that your articles are going
to be published at a future date. Your information
should take this into consideration.
8. Submissions by Clubs or Committees are limited
to 250 words.
The Post is an excellent way of informing your
members and other Platina residents about your
activities. If you will follow these guidelines, it will
allow us to publish your information in a timely
manner. This is a special thank you to Rhoda Fisher
and Rita Lewis who try to remind all chairman when
their articles are.
Stuart Pernick, Editor
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS.
TELL THEM YOU SAW THEIR AD IN
THE PLATINA POST.
The new budget for 2013 will be mailed in October
and I assure you we are doing all we can to hold a
tight line financially.
At the writing of this report the delinquency was
$88,000. The amount in the hands of the attorneys
is approximately $78,000. This figure is less than
4% of our annual budget. I must thank those of you
who pay on time. I also thank those of you who call
me when you have a problem so that we can work
together in confidence, to avoid sending anyone to
an attorney. Please try to be on time for the October
maintenance payment. It is the last payment of the
year and a busy time for PCMA. Not having to make
calls to late residents would really help as we are
busy with the budget and elections.
I hope your summer was pleasant and that you are
happy and healthy.
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Volunteers for COBWRA meeting
These were only part of the many volunteers who participated
COBWRA MEETS ... (Continued from page 1)
WHAT IS COBWRA ... (Continued from page 1)
Senator Sachs and Representative Berman said that
Florida legislature needs to get tougher with the
big name insurance carriers who refused to cover
Florida homeowners. Contact their offices (www.
leg.state.fl.us) for the latest copies of legislation
regarding homeowners insurance and Citizens
Property Insurance.
professionalism of its membership. COBWRA
has been a voice for its members with developers,
elected officials, government agencies and nearby
municipalities. It continues the legacy of its founders
“to keep West Boynton the best place to live in Palm
Beach County.”
Ashburn from Citizens agreed to step up and be
available and take calls and emails from anyone
with inspection or premium credits problems. She
offered her personal office line at (850) 513-3746 or
her email: [email protected]
Several Platina groups helped make this meeting
run smoothly. The combined groups included
C.O.P. under the direction of Billy Kramer, CERTS
led by Bernie Gershen and the Safety and Security
Committee under Harold Blitzer. The Platina
house staff directed by our General Manager Fran
Goldstein made sure all was in place for the meeting.
Refreshments were provided by The Café staff and
Harvey was there to help make sure the bagels got
smeared correctly.
The work of the organization is divided among
a large group of committees. All are focused on
“managing the growth and quality of life for West
Boynton.”
COBWRA’s fine website provides great insight to
its workings: www.COBWRA.org. Their monthly
delegate meetings are open to the public.
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Platina President
Burt Thompson and
Mary Lou Berman,
candidate for County
Commissioner at
COBWRA meeting.
villages REPORTS
ILLUSTRE VILLAGE
The Illustre Board hopes that everyone has had a
happy and healthy summer.
As I write this article, Ricardo of Rimar Decorative
Concrete is putting the finishing touches on our
beautiful new walkways.It took much longer to
complete because of the unusually early start of the
rainy season. We thank Ricardo for all of his hard
work and thank all of the “rounders” who put up
with any inconvenience the work caused.
Kingdom Buffet
240 N. Congress Ave.
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
561-738-1255
Critiqued by Marilyn E. Shapiro
LOCATION: Kingdom Buffet is located on the
southeast corner of Boynton Beach Blvd, in the
Office Depot Plaza. In addition to a Chinese buffet
there is a Mongolian B.B.Q, freshly prepared sushi,
a tremendous cold salad bar and Continental style
foods. There truly is something for everyone. A diet
menu is also available.
We are glad to report that apartment sales are up and
that is certainly a good sign for Illustre and Platina.
We welcome all new unit owners to our village and
look forward to meeting you. We invite all unit
owners to join us for our monthly Board meeting on
the fourth Wednesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. in
the clubhouse. Our first meeting of the season will
be in October. We hope to see you there.
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AMBIENCE: The best description is standard
Oriental. As you enter there are booths and groups
of tables and chairs to the left. There is a larger room
with additional seating available. The food service is
in the center of the restaurant.
SERVICE: You will be seated by a host or hostess. A
menu is available for table service. Wait staff is very
prompt. Our drink order was taken as soon as we
were seated. Spirits are available. Clearing of dishes
obtained from the buffet is efficient. Food service is
replenished promptly.
PRICES: Lunch from Monday to Saturday is $7.49.
On Sunday the price is $8.49. Dinner from Monday
to Thursday is $11.49. On Sunday the price is $12.99.
The cost for children 10 and under is $3.79 for lunch
and $5.89 for dinner. There is no charge for children
under three. A take home menu is also available.
MY EXPERIENCE: Food is plentiful. The dessert
bar has many selections. The temperature of hot and
cold foods was consistent with my expectations. My
favorite was the ribs.
My experience was very positive. I met many of my
Platina neighbors there. I plan to return often.
Just a reminder that you should call Sue Epling
at Continental if you need anything taken care of
on the outside of your unit. She is our property
manager’s assistant and can input a work order
for you. Her number is on the bulletin boards. All
Board members’ names and phone numbers are also
listed on the bulletin boards.
We wish our Jewish unit owners a Happy, Healthy
and Sweet New Year.
Jeanie Olshan, Secretary
A SHORT
HISTORY OF WORLD WAR II
By Mickey Cohen
I enlisted in the Navy in August of forty-four.
When they heard, the Germans cried, “No more.”
My ship was in Pearl Harbor in August the next
year.
“We Surrender” the Japanese cried in fear!
So, it’s plain to see the cause and effect,
To make the end of the war perfect.
As sure as a flock of geese honks,
“Don’t mess with the kid from The Bronx!”
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Hearing
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Member only:
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Member + one:
$11.95/month or $129.06/year
$20 one-time application fee
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Platina Resident
GENERAL ELECTION INFORMATION
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE ...(Continued from page 4)
in the near future to vote on the the pending
merger. Based on current information from MDU,
we expect their company will become a wholly
owned subsidiary of Multiband, if the merger is
approved. All efforts will be made to keep our
residents informed on the status of the merger and
what impact it will have on our community. In the
meantime, continue to use all existing MDU phone
numbers when you have service needs.
The Palm Beach County, Florida General/Presidential
Election, Precinct 5018, will be held in Platina in
the Performance Center on November 6 from 7:00
a.m. to 7:00 p.m. There will be three ballots, both
front and back. Amendments will be included in
this election. Some of you may find it easier to list
your preferences beforehand so the wait time will
be lessened. In closing, I again urge all residents, as I noted
above, to develop a disaster preparedness plan for
your family. Until next report stay cool, happy and
safe.
Make sure you have your photo and signature I.D. If you received an Absentee ballot, but wish to
vote at the Club House, bring the envelope and the
UNMARKED ballot with you so that we can cancel
it OR let us know that you were sent a ballot. Any questions, call me: Rochelle D. Kramer, Clerk
740-0845 f
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ABSENTEE BALLOT INFORMATION
NATIONAL PEANUT DAY
By Jeanne Weinberg
September…ah! School begins
once again. Happy sounds can
be heard throughout the land as
boys and girls run, skip and jump
to their local school. Another important day occurring in September, although not as widely celebrated, is National
Peanut Day on the 13th. (Those allergic to peanuts
do not have to finish reading this article.) Just a few
facts you might be interested in:
Absentee ballot requests made before January 1,
2011 have now expired. To request your absentee
ballot:
By Phone:
Call your Supervisor of Elections at 561-276-1226 or
561-656-6200 for all elections in 2012.
They will ask for your name, address & birthday.
Tell them you want it for all elections. (This includes
primaries.)
You will receive the ballot approximately 30 days
before the election.
On the Web:
You will find your Supervisor of Elections at: www.
pbcelections.org/ absenteerequest2.aspx
If you decide to go to the polls and not use the
absentee ballot, just bring the unmarked ballot with
you and return it.
• It takes 540 nuts to make one 12 oz. jar of peanut
butter.
• One acre of peanuts can produce 30,000 sandwiches.
• Two of our U.S. Presidents were peanut farmers:
Thomas Jefferson and Jimmy Carter.
• Astronaut Alan Shepard took a peanut to the
moon.
• Arachiloutyrophobia: the fear of peanut butter
sticking to the roof of your mouth.
• How did “Peanut Gallery” get its name? The uppermost and cheapest theater seats were where
people would sit and throw peanuts at those below. Also, first-row theatergoers could throw the
nuts at the stage to show their displeasure.
• Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups date back to 1928.
• Americans spend over $800 million a year on peanut butter.
• AND…they are cholesterol-free!
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CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
actors studio
I can’t believe that we’ll be starting another season
of our club. I want to tell you about some of our
exciting programs coming up!
are stepping around, waving our arms or lifting
weights. You will never get bored. Each instructor
varies the workout and you will be kept moving and
interested.
On Sunday, Oct.28 at 2 p.m. in our performance
center, we will have an encore performance of “EN
AVANT”--- An Afternoon With Tennessee Williams.
It will be performed by one of our members, William
Shuman. He both wrote it and stars in it. HE IS
TENNESSEE WILLIAMS! Bill is both a professional
actor and playwright. If anyone missed the last
performance, this is your chance to see it. I promise
you a wonderful afternoon!!! Tickets will be on sale
Sunday, Sept. 30 outside of the Performance Center
from 2 p.m.-3 p.m. The price is $5.00 per person.
They will also be sold on day of performance. Watch
for flyers and channel 63.
Come join us. All residents are welcome.
Anita Goldstein, Secretary
art appreciation
After many requests to restart The Art Appreciation
Club we are happy to announce that the first meeting
of the newly formed club will be on Wednesday,
October 3, 2012 at 2 p.m. The dues will be $15.00 per
person.
Our goal is to bring interesting speakers to our
Performance Center, to speak about art and culture.
We will also make carpool trips to local museums.
See our flyers in the clubhouse rack for more
information.
Abe Battino, President 736-2336
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Our members will be performing our first program
of original short plays with script-in-hand. It will
be performed at the beginning of February on a
Sunday afternoon in the Performance Center. Watch
for flyers and Channel 63 for further information.
Anyone interested in joining or seeing what we do,
we would love you to come in. Everyone is invited.
We meet twice a month on Thursday afternoons
at 2:30 p.m.. Our first meeting of the year will be
on Thursday Oct.4. Anyone interested in learning
about our group is invited to attend. We hope to see
you there.
Any questions, feel free to call me at 731-3479.
Bobbe Cohen, President
aerobics
Your vacation time is over. Grand-children have
visited. You’ve done your traveling. Maybe you’ve
put on a pound or two. Very possibly you haven’t
exercised at all.
Well, maybe it’s time to get into shape. The Aerobics
club has been ongoing all summer. We still have
three wonderful instructors and we are still working
out four days a week.
Each four-week session costs only $25.00. The yearly
dues are $15.00. Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
and Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. we
BRIDGE CLUB
Now that the days are starting to get shorter we
are starting to see some of our friends returning to
Platina. We welcome them all back along with any
new residents who play bridge. Just a reminder
that after you finish unpacking and restocking
the kitchen, we will have your chair ready to play
Duplicate Bridge. No changes...we still meet every
Tuesday in Lounge 2. For partners call Sheila at 2430695. Anything else call Maxine at 364-4207.
book CLUB
It’s been a hot and lazy summer. But, it’s time to
get our act in gear. We will have our first meeting
on October 15 and we have an exciting book we
are reviewing. The presenter will be Joan Trimbata
and she will be presenting the controversial, “The
Leftovers” written by Tom Perrotta.
This is a “way-out” science fiction novel. People are
lost to the “Rapture”. Those left behind wonder why
they were not among the chosen. Is the “Rapture”
for only the best or have the chosen been all evil?
Because of the unique content, it should prove to
be an extremely interesting meeting with lots of
discussions.
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please everyone’s taste,” he told me. Though he does
use an agent for some of the acts, he still finds wordBEYOND LAWN CARE
of-mouth and recommendations a very successful
Wooded areas, meadows, streams, and ponds are Each month a club, picked at random, will be featured in this column.
means of acquiring some entertainers. In fact, his fafeatures that add value to our community. Weʹre vorite
was recommended
a friend.
“Theybecause were a
“PLATINA DANCE CLUB”
fortunate to have some by
of these features Latin
ballroom
couple
who
worked
in
Miami.
I conBy Jeanne Weinberg
they enhance property values, increase aesthetic tacted
them and Renee and I went down to see them
appeal, improve our environmental quality, elimi‐
perform.
By the end of the evening, I was dancing
nate noise and wind and reduce our energy bills. The responsibility to maintain our natural areas with
the female dancer, Renee was dancing with her
goes beyond the capabilities of our lawn care pro‐
husband
and we all had a great time.”
vider. So it is up to us to properly maintain all of our common ground, landscaped and natural. Save
these dates: October 27, December 15, January
TEN REASONS TO VOLUNTEER
That is why the association pays to 26,
February
23, March
23 and May
12.. attention That’s quite
water resources and quality, wildlife habitats, and a nice calendar! Tickets are available to anyone. “As
FOR YOUR ASSOCIATION
species diversity. We believe that proper mainte‐
as the
sale
of tickets go,
webenefit do give
1. Protect your self‐interests. Protect your property far
nance and management will the preference
local eco‐
to
Club
Members,”
says
Ben.
“Platina
non-member/
systems and save the association money. values and maintain the quality of life in your guests
get the next
preference forstewardship tickets and ifbegins there
Remember, environmental community. are
any left, outside guests may be invited. There
at the community level. 2. Correct a Problem. Is your property being is usually room for everyone and everyone is wel Dance
maintained the way you like it? come.” So, mark these dates on your calendar for
Club Board from left: Florence Miller,Shirley
The Senility Prayer
3. Be Sociable. Meet your neighbors, make friends, 2012-2013
and come down and dance the night away
Furman,Cindy Pernick, Lou Cohen and Ben JackerGod grant me the senility to forget the people I never
with
friends
andtoneighbors.
and exchange opinions. son. Not present: Eleanor Mell
liked,your
the good
fortune
run into the ones that I do, and
4. Give Back. Repay a little of whatʹs been done for you. the eyesight to tell the difference. Now that I'm older (but
refuse to grow up) here's what I've discovered...
Platina-ites
put on their dancing shoes and trip the
5. Advance your Career. Build your personal I started out with nothing, and I still have most of it.
light
fantastic
throughout
the
year
at
the
get-togeth resume by including your community volunteer My wild oats have turned into prunes and All Bran.
ers of the Platina Dance Club. Started about 20 years
service. I finally got my head together, now my body is falling apart.
ago by Estelle & Abe Miller, this Club is still going
Funny, I don't remember being absent minded.
6. Have some fun. Association work isnʹt drudgery. strong under the able direction of its president, Ben
Nice thing about being senile is you can hide your own
Itʹs fun accomplishing good things with your Jackerson
and his board: Lou Cohen, Flo Miller, ShirEaster eggs.
nFurman,
eighbors. ley
Cindy Pernick, Bernice Kaye and EleaMy memory is not as sharp as it used to be.
Also my memory is not as sharp as it used to be.
7. Get Educated. Learn how itʹs done. nor
Mell. “I never was much of a dancer,” said Ben,
“but
after
seeing
Saturday
Night
Fever
my
friends
8. Express Yourself. Help with creative projects like It is easier to get older than it is to get wiser.
Some days you are the dog; some days you're the hydrant.
and
I signed up for dance lessons for a 10-week ses community beautification. I wish the buck stopped here, I sure could use a few.
sion.
That session lasted for 10 years!”
9. Earn Recognition. If you would like a little It's hard to make a come back when you haven't been
FEATURED CLUB
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attention or validation, your contributions will Some exciting new ideas are in the air for the 2012 be recognized and celebrated. 2013 season, says Ben. “The new and revamped
10. Try some altruism. Improve society by helping Dance
Club is going to feature food, cabaret shows ovarious
thers. entertainers and DJs that I think will
and
For the Latest
PLATINA
information
visit
Information Visit
anywhere.
Know how to prevent sagging; just eat till the wrinkles fill out.
The only time the world beats a path to your door is
when you're in the bathroom.
If God wanted me to touch my toes, he would have put
them on my knees.
When I'm finally holding all the cards, why does every
one decide to play chess.
Its not hard to meet expenses...they're everywhere.
The only difference between a rut and a grave is the depth.
These days, I spend a lot of time thinking about the hereafter…
I go somewhere to get something and then wonder
what I'm here after.
I am unable to remember if I have mailed this to you
before or not.
www.platina-boyntonbeach.com
Official PCMA Website
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Remember a person needs three things
to
be trulySUPPORT
happy in thisOUR
world:ADVERSomeone
PLEASE
to love, something to do and something
TISERS.
TELL THEM YOU SAW
to hope for. Everyday be thankful for
THEIR
AD
INhave
THE
PLATINA
POST.
what
you
and
who you are.
Moving to Florida
By Carol Frazier
TICKET TALES
By Lee Heit
I come from Ohio and have heard the tales of past
hurricanes. I also know that we have dodged the
bullet in the two years that I have lived in Platina.
We just got a lot of wind and rain.
I did write to my Buckeye buddies to let them
know that when hurricane season approaches, not
to worry, you get your education from the TV. This
is where the newscasters come on and basically tell
you two things: A hurricane is coming and there is
no need to panic. We could all be killed.
So then they tell you that if
you live in a low lying area,
that you should have an
evacuation route planned.
The way to tell if you live in
a low lying area is to look at
your drivers’ license. If it says
Florida, you live in a low lying
area. Then they tell you to make sure your home
owner’s insurance is paid up.
Overheard while selling show tickets in front of the
PC room on designated Tuesdays. The people are
real, the comments are real. The following are not
in any particular order.
1. What’s this for?
2. What are you selling now?
3. Did I buy tickets for this?
4. When is the show?
5. How much are the tickets?
6. Do you have any good seats left?
7. My husband needs an aisle seat.
8. Where’s the stage?
9. I don’t have my checkbook!
10. How long are you going to be here?
11. Is this the Men’s Club?
12. Who are you having?
13. Where’s the rail?
14. Which side is it on?
15. Did you see Morris come through here?
16. Can I borrow your pen? I’ll bring it right back.
17. I saw him last week at Kings Point for $3.
18. Did you sell a lot of seats?
19. When’s the lottery?
20. I’ll be right back with the check.
21. What day is the show?
22. What’s today’s date?
23. Who do I make the check out to?
24. How much is it?
25. That’s more than last year.
26. Are there any single seats in the front?
27. When are you going to be here again?
28. Do you know anyone who wants to sell their
winter tickets?
29. It’s freezing here!
30. Do you know who’s sitting in front of me?
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Since I moved here, I found that homeowners
insurance is cheap and easy to get as long as my
home meets 2 basic requirements: (1) it is reasonably
built, and (2) it is located in Iowa. Unfortunately,
if your home is located in South Florida, the major
companies won’t sell you hurricane insurance
because they might actually have to PAY YOU
money ... and we all know that isn’t in their business
plan. I couldn’t get insurance from any of the major
companies, so right now I’m covered by the Herb
and Big Al Insurance Company, under a policy that
states: in addition to my annual premium (which is
equal to the value of my condo), Herb and Big Al are
entitled to, on demand, my liver.
After all the hoopla about the hurricane on the
news, I now have my own three-step hurricane
preparedness plan:
1. Buy enough food and water to last 3 days.
2. Put these supplies in my car.
3. Drive to Ohio and remain there till Halloween.
I’m sure I can find a few old friends who would take
in an old retiree and her toothless cat… LOL…we
don’t eat much.
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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR
ADVERTISERS.
TELL THEM YOU SAW THEIR
AD IN THE PLATINA POST.
COOL TEAM SERVICES, INC.
(2½ Bath maximum)
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PCMA COMMITTEE REPORTS
BINGO
Bingo will be back to twice a month on Friday,
September 7th and 21st. We had a very successful
summer season and look forward to the upcoming
winter season with exciting games and great prizes.
Questions please call Bill Kramer, 740-0845.
C.O.P.
Hi! My name is Bill Kramer. I am the volunteer captain
in charge of the Platina COP (Citizens Observer
Patrol), and I’m asking for your help patrolling our
streets to deter crime. We are the eyes and ears of
the Sheriff’s Office in and around Platina. If you
care about the safety and security of the community
in which you live, and can donate three hours per
week, and attend one meeting a months, we need
you. Give something back to your community. Come
join the dedicated men and women of Platina who
are doing something the keep our community safe
from crime. Training and a uniform shirt and ID are
provided by the Volunteer Services division of the
Sheriff’s Office. For more information call me at 7400845, or call the PBSO Volunteer Headquarters at
433-2003. All residents are invited.
message, and a few promised to call when they
arrive for the season. We’d love to hear back from
you all and schedule a convenient time for our short
visit. My number is listed below.
We promise to bring a smile, a “welcome basket”,
and try to answer any questions you might have.
We hope that all of our new residents enjoy our great
community and all it has to offer.
Jeanie Olshan, Chairperson, 733-7683
SOCIAL COMMITTEE
Our 4th of July party was a wonderful success and
by the time you read this our Labor Day party will
have taken place and we are sure it was a fun time
for all. My committee and I are now in the process
of making plans for another FABULOUS New Year’s
Eve party. The drawing will be held at the end of
October or the beginning of November. Watch for
further details in a flier or on channel 63. Cynthia Beberman, Chairman
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The C.O.P. meeting is held on the last Tuesday of
each month in the Platina Clubhouse at 10 a.m. The
next meeting will be held on Tuesday, September
25, 2012.
MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE
The winter season is now upon us and with it we will
have our seasonal residents back and our Clubhouse
will be very busy. Please be careful in our parking
lot and on our property paying close attention to our
driving rules. If you encounter a problem please call
the Clubhouse: 736-3425. For more information call
Bill Kramer, Maintenance Committee Chair-person
at 740-0845.
WELCOME COMMITTEE
I hope that everyone has had a happy and healthy
summer.
SAFETY AND SECURITY
I’d like to welcome back all our
residents who went away for a couple
of months for rest and recreation. Also welcome to residents that are new to our community. I want to
mention not only to you, but to all
residents, please pay attention to our
Rules and Regulations. (see General
Managers column.) We are one big family at Platina
and if everybody paid attention to the Rules and
Regulations, especially when driving on our streets,
we would be a very safe community. Did you know
that the speed limit on Platina Avenue and Classico
Place is 25 mph?
Harold Blitzer, Safety Chairman
PLATINA RESIDENTS PLEASE CUT OUT THIS
COUPON AND GIVE IT TO OUR ADVERTISERS
WHEN YOU UTILIZE THEIR SERVICES
Quite a few units have been sold in Platina since our
last article. A phone call was made to all the new unit
owners (except those in Canada) and the one new
yearly renter. However only two visits have been
made. A few numbers are on temporary disconnect,
one is not in service, a few did not respond to my
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FOR ADVERTISING IN
THE PLATINA POST
YOUR SUPPORT IS TRULY APPRECIATED !
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SUMMER BBQ PRESENTED BY THE CAFÉ
Photos by Rochelle Kramer
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The Waiting Room
By Rhoda Fisher
THROWIN’ IN THE TOWEL
By Jeanne Weinberg
At this stage in our lives, I’m sure that we’ve all visited
a doctor or two. In bygone times, the doctor would
make house calls, but those days are over. I drive my
friends to their doctors to keep their appointments.
The offices that I’ve visited are decorated in various
ways. There’s lovely wallpaper adorning their walls,
live plants, tables, chairs, television and water cooler.
Other offices I’ve been to be are bland and need color
and pizzazz, while some are ultra-modern in décor.
What interests me most in these offices are the chairs.
While my friend is being examined inside, I’m out in
the waiting room sitting and knitting and reading.
He sits alone beneath a tree
His knuckles knarled and sore,
Just thankful for this bit of shade
He doesn’t ask for more.
There was a time, not long ago
We used to call him “King”,
When crowds came to their feet and cheered
As he stepped into the ring.
“He’ll be the champ someday,” they said
And he believed it too.
He lived to fight, he fought to live,
The ropes were all he knew.
His trainer knew he tried to hard
Sometimes he thought he’d break,
Each bout was more than just a match,
It was his life at stake.
The blows he took, the blows he gave
The jabs, the left and right,
His body ached while dreams of gold
Would fill each sleepless night.
The years went by, the matches few
The crowds no longer came.
Those fans who cheered him wildly…
They couldn’t recall his name.
He had such great potential
We all thought he would make it,
He gave it everything he had,
But his body couldn’t take it.
The sun was sinking slowly now,
A sight breeze caught the air,
His eyelids drooped as memories waned
His dreams no longer there.
“It’s just too much,” he told himself,
“No matches left to win.”
A sudden chill embraced him
As he threw the towel in!
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I do not profess to be maven (an authority) on the
Eames chair, Duncan Fyfe, Windsor, Queen Anne or
the Adirondack chair, however, I believe I’ve become
critical with assorted styles. I feel like Goldilocks
and the Three Bears testing out the different chairs.
There are chairs that are deep (my legs are short
and don’t touch the floor), some are wicker and
uncomfortable, some have sway backs and there are
also fabric and leather ones too. Mind you, I’m not
thin, but I do fit into all styles, but up to this date, I
have not found a chair that my “derriere” feels at
home in. And to be honest, I’d rather my friends be
well, avoid the doctors and just be able to take them
to a movie and restaurant and then I’ll be as happy
as a lark to sit in “my own” derriere-shaped chair in
my home and knit and read.
WELCOME BACK TO
ALL THE PLATINA
SNOWBIRDS WHO
ARE RETURNING!
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storm is in miles. For example: If you counted 10
seconds between the lightning and the thunder, the
lightning is 2 miles away!
IF YOU’RE OUTDOORS: with a group of people
stay about 15 feet from each other (to make a
smaller target). Stay out of water, because it’s a
great conductor of electricity. Swimming, wading,
snorkeling and scuba diving are not safe. Also, don’t
stand in puddles and avoid metal. Stay away from
clotheslines and fences, and drop anything that
has metal on it (e.g., golf clubs and shoes, metal
umbrellas). If you’re playing an outdoor activity, wait
at least 30 minutes after the last observed lightning
strike or thunder.
By Ellen Peskoff Shelton
(reprinted with permission)
Lightning is a bright flash of electricity produced
by a thunderstorm. All thunderstorms produce
lightning and are very dangerous. If you hear the
sound of thunder, then you are in danger from
lightning. Lightning can strike more than 10 miles
away from the center of a thunderstorm -- beyond
the audible range of thunder. Therefore, if you hear
thunder, you are within striking range of the storm.
IF YOU’RE INDOORS: Avoid water. Do not take a
shower, wash your hands, wash dishes or do laundry.
Do not use a corded telephone. Lightning may strike
exterior phone lines. Do not use electric equipment
like computers and appliances during a storm. Stay
away from windows and doors.
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Lightning bolts are extremely hot, with temperatures
of 30,000 to 50,000 degrees F. That’s hotter than the
surface of the sun! When the bolt suddenly heats the
air around it to such an extreme, the air instantly
expands, sending out a vibration or shock wave
we hear as an explosion of sound. This is thunder.
If you are near the stroke of lightning, you’ll hear
thunder as one sharp crack. When lightning is
far away, thunder sounds more like a low rumble
as the sound waves reflect and echo off hillsides,
buildings and trees. Depending on wind direction
and temperature, you may hear thunder for up to 15
or 20 miles.
The 30/30 Rule states that people should seek
shelter if the “Flash-To-Bang” delay (length of time
in seconds from the sight of the lightning flash to
the arrival of its subsequent thunder) is 30 seconds
or less, and that they remain under cover until 30
minutes after the final clap of thunder.
Thunder is caused by lightning. When a lightning
bolt travels from the cloud to the ground, it actually
opens up a little hole in the air, called a channel.
Once the light is gone, the air collapses back in and
creates a sound wave that we hear as thunder. The
reason we see lightning before we hear thunder is
because light travels faster than sound!
You can use thunder to tell how far away a storm
is. Next time you see a storm, count the number of
seconds between when you see the lightning and
hear the thunder. Take the number of seconds and
divide by 5 and that will tell you how far away the
Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse
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SUMMER PROJECTS
TENNIS COURTS
The tennis courts
were redone with
a softer material,
DecoTurf, to improve
player comfort and
reduce injury to joints.
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The number of
and types of
exercise
equipment was
increased.
Board Members of the
Health and Fitness Club:
(from the L) Lee Heit , Norm
Sachs, HaroldBlitzer, Jason
Shapiro and Gary
Greenstein.
The Bocce
Courts were
rebuilt by
Platina
personnel
under the
supervision of
Bocci Club
members.
BOCCE COURTS
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Airbags and Seat Belts
It’s Not Your Father’s OldsmobilE
• Ages 6 to 15: If you or any passenger in the car
is unbuckled, YOU can receive a ticket. It does not
matter if they are in the front or back seat, the driver
can still be ticketed.
By Carol Frazier
Do airbags and seat belts save lives? Just ask Rita
and Leo Cocose.
In May, they left Platina to catch the auto train in
Sanford. En route, they were in a bad accident that
totaled their car. Rita says, “The word ‘lifesavers’
always meant the roll of small round candies to
us. Now, our concept has changed. Our lives were
saved because we were wearing our seat belts and
our airbags exploded. Although seat belts can be an
annoying necessity and airbag explosions are painful, these lifesavers have taken the place of the candy
variety for us.”
• Newborns to age 6 must be properly restrained
while riding in any car, pickup, or van no matter where they are sitting in the vehicle. Children
through age 3 must be secured in a separate carrier
or child safety seat. Ages 4 through 5 must be must
be in a separate carrier or a seat belt may be used.
• You don’t have to wear a seat belt if you have a
doctor-certified medical condition for which the use
of a safety belt may be dangerous or inappropriate.
Also, persons traveling in the living quarters of an
RV are exempt.
Airbag Safety: Since the inception of airbags, there
have been cases in which the airbags themselves
seemed to cause more harm than good. All evidence
considered, NHTSA found that in frontal crashes,
driver airbags reduce deaths by 26% when drivers
were wearing shoulder and lap seat belts. If a driver
was not wearing a seat belt, airbags decreased deaths
by 32%. It was noted that drivers who sit within 10
inches of the steering wheel are at risk for serious
injury from deploying airbags. That’s also why it is
recommended that children 12 and younger sit in
the back seat and not the front passenger seat.
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration agrees. Seat belts are designed to keep you from
being thrown from a vehicle. If you are thrown from
a vehicle, your risk of death is five times greater.
Florida Seat Belt Laws: The Florida legislature mandated that the fine for not wearing
a seat belt would be $30. However, each county may add fees,
so it varies all over the state. But
listen up. In Palm Beach County,
the current ticket for not wearing
a seat belt is $101.00! Not only
that, but since 2009 Florida law allows you to be stopped solely for
not wearing a seat belt. Here are
some things you need to know to
save your life and save you from
getting a ticket:
• All front seat occupants must be
buckled up regardless of age. The
driver will receive a ticket if the
passenger is not buckled up, unless the passenger is 16 or older.
If over 16, the passenger may be
fined instead of the driver.
answers on page 46
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Man in the Street
By Shelly Price
Maxine Griffler:
SP: What is your all-time favorite?
My Favorite Movie
Movies have held a fascination for us since the early
20th century. The “two-reeler” era of silent films
with noted director-producer Mack Sennett were
the vogue. Stars evolved such as Theda Bara, Mabel
Normand, Douglas Fairbanks, Sr., Fatty Arbuckle,
Buster Keaton and The Keystone Kops.
In 1927, sound was introduced to film in “The Jazz
Singer”, starring Al Jolson. In 1927-28, the Academy Award was introduced for the best picture. The
first award went to “Wings”. It was a story that explored the devastation of war: A story of two men
who went to war and the girl they both left behind.
It starred Clara Bow, Buddy Rogers, and Richard Arlen. The film introduced star-to-be Gary Cooper in a
cameo role. The aerial battle sequences are said to
be among the best ever recorded on film.
MG: “Pretty Woman” It starred
Richard Gere and Julia Roberts
with a great supporting cast including Jason Alexander, Hector Elizondo and old-timer,
Ralph Bellamy.
SP: How do you believe the movie may have met
the AFI standards?
MG: Well, it attained a high degree of popularity.
I can watch it anytime it plays on TV, even though
it was made 20 years ago. It fits the cultural aspect
criteria. Gere, a wealthy, cold-blooded business tycoon meets a Hollywood boulevard hooker, Roberts. She becomes transformed by being treated like
a lady. The dress shop scene is superb. Elizondo
was great as the hotel manager who helped Roberts (as he knew her for some time from her “line
of work”). The movie is light, charming and highly
entertaining.
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The popularity of movies peaked in the late 30’s
and 40’s and waned with the introduction of TV; yet
it was the movies that have been our escape from
reality.
In 2007 the American Film Institute(AFI) unveiled
an update of a list they first published in 1998: “The
100 Best Movies of All Time”. The criteria for judging included historical significance, cultural impact,
critical recognition and awards and popularity. The
top ten movies named were:
Citizen Kane (1941), The Godfather (1972), Casablanca (1942), Raging Bull (1980), Singing In The
Rain (1952), Gone With The Wind (1939), Lawrence
of Arabia (1962), Schindler’s List (1993), Vertigo
(1958), The Wizard of Oz (1939).
Three of my personal favorites are in the top 10: The
Godfather, Schindler’s List and Singing In The Rain.
My all-time favorites are The Jolson Story (1946) and
it’s sequel, Jolson Sings Again (1947).
We asked some Platina residents to give us their favorites:
Sonia Arons:
SP: What is your all-time favorite ?
SA: “Gone With the Wind”.
SP: Did you know that GWTW
is the sixth rated best film of all
time?
SA: Yes, and deservedly so. It won the Academy
Award in 1939 and fit all the criteria you mentioned.
SP: Which character impressed you the most?
SA: Scarlett O’Hara. Vivien Leigh won an Oscar for
one of the most powerful performances as a strongwilled and true vixen-ish Southern Belle. I loved
the home Scarlett lived in, Tara. I used to practically
coerce my daughter into seeing GWTW every time
it played in local theaters, and when she was older,
when it played on TV. My daughter actually named
her daughter, Tara! I also loved Rhett Butler(Clark
Gable). He was definitely my kind of man! Scarlett
had designs on Leslie Howard up to the time of his
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To Cook, or Not To Cook: That is
the Question
By Carol Frazier
MAN IN THE STREET ... (Continued from page 32)
I have determined that at any given meal, threefourths of Platina residents are not eating at home.
I certainly don’t mean to imply that they can’t cook,
they just don’t. I think there is an unspoken rule that
Platina residents are solely responsible for keeping
the hundreds of local eateries in business.
You would think that single men especially don’t
cook. My friend, Nate, cooks although he does
tend to find one recipe that works and sticks with
it. He really enjoys “cooking” Stouffer’s Creamed
Chipped Beef. He keeps his freezer full. In fact, he
has a direct line to Publix to let them know that he is
running low. Not only is his freezer full of it, but he
has the key to the Snowbirds’ apartment next door
and when they leave, he stocks their freezer too. If
Nate were to invite you over for
dinner, he would proudly show
off his extensive repertoire by
serving creamed chipped beef over
noodles, over hamburger, over
mashed Yukon Gold potatoes, or
over rye toast.
wedding to Olivia DeHavilland and even thereafter.
Not many people know that Olivia is the only major
actor in GWTW that is still alive. She is in her 90’s
and lives in France.
Manny Molho
SP: What is your all-time favorite film and why?
MM: “Gunga Din”. I was a
kid from Brooklyn and seeing
a film staged in a place I never
even heard of (India) was very
appealing to me. The movie is
loosely based on Rudyard Kipling’s famous poem.
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I, myself, am an avid recipe clipper from the food
section of the newspaper and upscale magazines. I
do have one pet peeve. While these gourmet cooks
are forever trying to come up with new versions of
old standards, they must be wolfing back a gallon of
cooking wine to help unlock their writer’s block. Just
before they pass out face first in the crème fraiche,
they’ve got it: “Upgrade Your Cheesecake” and for
that you will need Stevia, Wild Squirrel Nut Butter,
sheep’s-milk cheese, and Acai berries!
As any successful cook will tell you, you have to
learn how to adapt gourmet recipes by making
substitutions. Here is my version:
1. In a medium bowl, remove wrappers from a
box of Twinkies.
2. Crumble 3 blueberry PopTarts on top.
3. Press in springform pan and top with Cool
Whip.
With a little ingenuity, you too, can achieve these
fabulous results in your own kitchen. When the word
of my culinary prowess gets around, my friends
will be flocking to my door. I hope they’re bringing
discount coupons for the early bird special!
SP: Which character most appealed to you?
MM: Gunga Din, the water boy played by Sam
Jaffe. I also liked the three soldiers, Cary Grant, Victor McLaglin and Douglas Fairbanks, Jr, who were
always getting into trouble when they weren’t fighting the Thuggee cult savages. I believe Gunga Din
was remade as “Sergeants 3” in 1962 with Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Joey Bishop, and Sammy Davis,
Jr. who played the role of Gunga Din.
Grace La Pidus
SP: What is your all-time favorite movie and why?
GL: Stars and Stripes Forever.
I’m a musician and I was so
proud of my cousin who did
the musical direction for the
1952 film which starred Clifton
Webb(as John Philip Sousa-The
March King), Robert Wagner,
Ruth Hussey and Debra Paget.
SP: What was most appealing to you?
GL: It brings back lots of memories. Many folks
know that I sing and play piano, but few know that I
also play the trombone. My grandchildren all played
in marching bands, including The Mummers, the renowned marching band in Philadelphia. The film
was actually a fictionalized biography of Sousa, but
they got in all of his most famous pieces in the film.
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Major League baseball has been with
us since the start of the Twentieth
Century. It has gone from the dead ball
age until the live ball age in the 1920s.
Pitchers dominated the game in the
early 1900‘s. Napoleon LaJoie batted
.422 in 1901. Ty Cobb hit .420 in 1911
and .410 in 1912. Joe Jackson hit .408
in 1911.
Gloria Rosenzweig is sharing one of her
grandmother’s recipes with us. It fits into your menu
for the Jewish New Year.
In the 1920’s, the hitters started to dominate. Rogers
Hornsby hit for the highest average of all time: .424
in 1924. George Sisler hit .407 in 1920 and then .420
in 1922. In all, only eight players hit over .400 in the
entire history of baseball. Ted Williams was the last
one to accomplish the feat in 1941.
Cheese Kugel
1/2 lb. fine noodles (cook
according to pkg. directions,
and drain very well)
6 eggs, beaten well
1 C. sugar
¼ lb. butter or margarine (melted in preheated
oven in 9x13 Pyrex dish)
1 lb. cottage cheese
½ lb. cream cheese (at room temperature)
1 pt. milk
1 ½ tsp. vanilla
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Last year,in each league,only 10 players batted over
.300. The size of the ball and the fact that the pitchers
can throw the ball up to 100 mph are the main factors
in this trend.
By the way, the average weight of a bat today is
about 32 oz. Babe Ruth swung a monstrous 47 oz.
bat in his prime.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Blend beaten eggs, sugar, cream cheese,
cottage cheese, milk and vanilla. Beat well until
smooth. Cream cheese should be completely
incorporated throughout mixture.
CELEBRATING VFW DAY
By Jeanne Weinberg
To assemble, distribute noodles onto melted
butter in Pyrex baking dish and top with blended
contents. Finally, sprinkle with cinnamon.
Bake for one hour. Test for firmness. (There
should be no wiggling.) Pudding will be like
baked custard in consistency. If necessary, bake
10-15 minutes longer. Serves 10-12.
Kindly submit recipes you would like to share with Platina
to the Platina Cooks section in the Platina Post folder at the
clubhouse.
TELL THEM YOU SAW THEIR AD IN THE
PLATINA POST.
On September 29, 1899, a small group of SpanishAmerican War veterans joined together to form
what would become one of the
nation’s largest and most dedicated
groups of combat veterans. Each
year Veterans of Foreign Wars Day
is celebrated at VFW Posts and in
communities around the world.
This special day is devoted to the
organization and its members who
are deeply committed to serving
those who served our nation. For
113 years the VFW has pledged “to
honor the dead by helping the living” by promoting
good will, patriotism and youth scholarships. So, on
September 29, honor all members and veterans in
our community.
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CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES (Continued from page 13)
This is only the beginning. Not only do we have
unusual and interesting books to read, we are
planning a meeting (over Skype) with one of the
authors and of course, our usual exciting author/
luncheon in March.
The meetings are open to all Platina residents.
Please don’t hesitate to join us. If you didn’t read the
proposed book, feel free to listen and be entertained.
We look forward to seeing you all October 15 at 1:00
p.m.
Anita Goldstein, President
ceramics
Lots of Big News for our Small Club. We now have a
slightly used Potter’s Wheel, AND our meeting time
will be expanded. The Arts and Crafts Room will be
available to us from our regular time, 9 a.m. to 12
p.m., and then again in the evening. Exact times will
be posted.
for Platina Profiles which made for a lively and
interesting background of the Computer Club and
Alan’s accomplishments.
Under the leadership of our president, Jack Katinsky,
our annual brunch will be held on January 27, 2013.
Watch for more information.
We encourage you to come to our meetings on
the second Wednesday of the month, and to take
advantage of our classes. Should you have any ideas
for a class or request, please call one of the board
members.
Lee Peterman, Secretary
GOLF
Plans are currently underway for the upcoming
Platina Golf Association League. All residents are
invited to join us. We play every week on Thursday
morning. Please contact me for any information.
James McCarthy, 734-9849
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Come and join us Wednesday, September 19, for our
first meeting this year. I will demonstrate how to
change lumps of soft clay into commonly used dish
ware.
You will be welcome to try your hand at making
your first small bowl. No experience is necessary.
No tools or supplies will be needed at this time. It is
a lot easier than you would expect.
If you have any questions, please call Lois Herzfeld
at 369-2787.
COMPUTER
During the summer months the club worked on
various projects. Gene Milbauer continued teaching
Computer Imaging and Editing every Thursday
morning. Alan Goldberg has two iPad classes on
Monday. The first at 10:00 a.m. is iPad Workshop and
at 11:00 a.m. it is iPad for Beginners. In September
Lee Peterman will bring you Internet for Beginners
on Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. Bob Snider will continue
his class on Wednesdays, which is free to all Platina
residents. Herb Epstein will begin his Friday
Workshop on Windows 7. Sonny Seidman continues
his Workshops on Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m.
How lucky is Platina to have people of this caliber
willing to devote their time to assisting all residents.
Any and all classes are yours for $10.00 annually.
Alan Goldberg was interviewed by Abe Battino
handcrafts
Although our snowbirds left by May, we still had
a considerable number of women at our Tuesday
meetings during the summer. We’ve also gotten a
few new members. The more the merrier. So if you
want to relax and have a lovely two hours from
2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on a Tuesday, come on down, we’ll
be waiting for you. Oh, by the way, we also sent out
a check (from our penny savings) to Dream Acres
for Autism located in Sorrento, Florida. This is an
organization where they train service dogs to assist
children and young adults. These dogs are given to
a child or a young adult living at home with no cost
to them.
Rhoda Fisher, President
JOYS OF YIDDISH
The Board and I hope that everyone has had a happy
and healthy summer.
It is still vacation time but the Board has been busy
working and planning many exciting and interesting
programs for the coming season.
We wish our members and families a happy and
healthy new year.
See you in October.
Zeidt Guzundt.
Gloria Rosenzweig, President
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PLATINA CARES
I am happy to say that so far it has been a very quiet
summer. For our club that means nobody needed
assistance. We are here and available if needed
even though we have not been conducting regular
meetings.
LIVE WIRES
We are now planning some meetings in the fall that
will be of interest and useful for Platina residents.
When plans are finalized the specifics will be
announced through email, on channel 63, and fliers
in the clubhouse.
The Livewires are about to begin a new season, but
first I want to fill you in on last season’s results.
As previously reported, Team 11, consisting of
Marilyn and Steve Levitsky, Herb Balaban and Sal
Romano, took 1st place. Second place went to team 5:
Anna & Bob Labasin, Mary Ziskin and Jerry Carucci.
Team 10: Harriet & Dave Binder, Bernice Goldblatt
and Dennis Mandel, took 3rd place.
If you have never received information from the
club through email we probably do not have your
email address. If you want to be added to the email
distribution list, send your email address along
with your name to the club email address below.
If you need any assistance email the club at
[email protected] or call me at (561)
737-1500. If you want to volunteer to provide
assistance please contact the club the same way.
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Carol Abbott and Ray Dratman took home trophies
for most improved bowlers while Marilyn and Steve
Levitsky won for high handicap game and Mary
Ziskin and Jerry Carucci won for high handicap
series.
We look forward to another season of camaraderie,
good sportsmanship and good bowling. We welcome
bowlers who want to join our league. If you’re
interested, call Sal Macaluso.
Hal Sperling, Vice President
new england club
Our first meeting will be on Sunday, October 21, 2012
at 11:30 a.m. We hope you had a great summer even
though the heat factor seemed to be everywhere. We
are looking forward to seeing everyone. Fliers will
be out soon to update you on some of the activities
for the new year. Dues will remain at $10.00. We
are selling tickets for two shows at the Kravis
Center. Priscilla, Queen of the Desert on Wednesday
4/24/2013 and Billy Elliot on 3/10/2013. Fliers are in
the Clubhouse or call me at 561-740-0845. Hope you
have a good holiday and a healthy and happy new
year.
Rochelle D. Kramer, President
We look forward to meeting all of you at future
meetings and remember the club is here to help if
you need it.
Mel Olshan, President
POSITIVE SIDE OF LIFE
Hello and welcome back to all the snowbirds.
Our club meets all year long,and if you were not
here you were missed. We meet every Thursday at
1:00 p.m. All residents are welcome to visit us and if
you like what you see and hear we would be happy
to have you join us. Dues are $12.00 a year.
PSL has member lecturers and guest speakers on
various positive topics.We will present our Mind
and Spirit Fair on March 14, 2013. We have about
thirty vendors and close to three hundred attendees.
Our annual BBQ is held in March or April so that all
members and guests can be there.
Members learn the art of healing themselves
and others, using Meditation, Imagination and
Visualization.
We look forward to meeting and greeting you!
Thanks for being you. Make it a Great Day Everyday
and Expect a Miracle !
Larry, 735-7634
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ATTENTION: WW2 Veterans
By Kal Cohen
queen of clubs
We invite all of Platina to a night of music. Our
guest performer, Biana Pinchuck ( A preteen musical
sensation!), will be here on October 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Dessert will be served. Tickets will be on sale for
$1.00. Come hear her sing and play!
THE CASE OF THE PILFERED
PLATINA PILLOW
By Lee Heit
It is not uncommon to see card players at the
clubhouse sitting on pillows. These are residents
who have back or hip problems and have brought
their pillows from home to ease their discomfort.
However, if you forget your
pillow, you might have to
improvise. How creative is
this! You take a pillow from
one of the lounges and bring it
into the card room. Now you
can play in comfort.
Southeast Honor Flight Inc. is an organization for
WW II veterans. It is a 100% volunteer, non-profit
organization created to honor and thank America’s
WW II veterans for their service and sacrifices. There
is no charge for this program.
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If you were to forget to return
it, that large sofa type pillow would sit there on its
card chair, and slowly return to its former fluffy
shape.
This one lonely pillow looked so inviting, it found
its way into an unknown apartment located in the
33437 zip code area.
However, with the aid of the new
security cameras in the clubhouse
the pillow was traced and it has
been returned.
This little incident raises some
questions: Do we have to upgrade our security
system by placing tiny tracking devices in our
pillows? Should we establish a Platina Pillow Police
(known as the 3P’s in a Pod)?
On May 12, 2012, a group of veterans and I were
taken on a chartered flight to Washington, D.C., for
a most memorable and emotional day. We visited
many sites, including Arlington National Cemetery,
the World War II Memorial and the Iwo Jima
Memorial. During the whole trip we had individual
volunteers who served as our personal guardians, to
aid us as needed. We had our own personal police
escorts. Wherever we went people acknowledged
and thanked us for our service. After a long and
unforgettable day, we returned to West Palm Beach.
Anyone who has any questions or would like more
information, please call me at 731-3479. You can also
call the organization at 772-781-2212 or go directly
to their web site: www.honorflightsefl.org.
All I can say is I’m glad that the chairs in the
Performance Center will be linked together.
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I’ll come up with something. In the meantime, Paul,
good buddy, about our 55th class reunion, I have only
three words: Italian cruise ship!
NOSTALGIA
By Abe Battino
By Carol Frazier
My 50th high school class reunion is next year. I
think I should start now to plan my 12 months
of carbohydrate deprivation so that I can be at the
same weight I was when I was 18. Somehow, I have
the feeling that I’ll have as much luck with that as
I would have with driving I-95 from here to the Ft.
Lauderdale airport and see no traffic accidents!
I should explain that I graduated from a small high
school in Ohio with 235 in the senior class. The ones
slated to be on the class reunion committees were
usually the ones who had stayed behind to live there
and seemed to have never ventured past the city
limits. Example: I went back for the 15th class reunion
and found that it was being held in someone’s barn.
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I traveled to the 35th class reunion thinking it had to
be better. Can you see where this is going? It was held
at the VFW park on the outskirts of town. Cinderblock building, neat and tidy. Not what I was hoping
for, but ok. Food? OMG! Appetizers: sauerkraut
balls and fried mozzarella sticks (previously frozen).
Roast beef with canned gravy, canned new potatoes,
canned green beans and tossed salad. I vowed to
never go back. Not that the cliquey girls would care
if I showed up or not. But, I have decided to go back
for the 50th. I figure that by now, thanks to all that
Botox, the mean girls will have lost their ability to
sneer. Although by the same token, the rich ones
will have had their saggy behinds pulled tighter
than the spandex in Kim Kardashian’s leggings!
The second reason that I’ve decided to go back
is that one of our classmates made it big in Texas
oil. He has felt our heartburn and has volunteered
to underwrite this reunion. It is going to be at the
country club. Thank you, Paul!! Now all I need is a
good story with which to impress everyone.
As a young teenager, I was always enthralled by
riding in the New York City subway system. There
were different lines that took you through the four
boroughs. Staten Island was the fifth borough, but
you had to go there by ferry boat. The ride on the
subway system was the IRT Line, connecting the
East Bronx to Manhattan Island. The West Bronx was
connected by the Independent Line. Open fans from
the ceilings of each car cooled you off in the warm
weather, along with the open windows in the car.
My father always wore a straw hat in the summertime
and I remember what he told me had happened one
night coming home from Manhattan to the Bronx.
The windows were open, and while sitting on his
seat, an enterprising young man reached in the
window and took the hat off his head as the train
left the station.
My favorite spot was riding in the first car and
peering out the front window alongside the driver
in the train’s cabin. It was always exciting watching
the train making its turns in the near darkness. It
was great for this Bronx kid!
Let’s see, can I win the Nobel Peace Prize in 12
months? No, but maybe I could become rich from
an infomercial. Remember those cans that spray
streams of silly string? If I can develop a short-burst,
high-pressure nozzle that turns the gunk into strands
as fine as a human hair, I could make a fortune
with…….wait for it……..”Spray-Toupee”!! Oh, well,
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MEET DAVE LINDENBAUM
By Jeanne Weinberg
Born on a mountaintop in Tennessee…oh, I’m sorry,
I have the wrong Dave. This Dave is a native of The
Bronx (the only New York City borough preceded
by the word “The”). When he was five years old,
his parents became caretakers of a bungalow colony
in Harris, N.Y, that belonged to his grandparents.
He spent many years in that upstate community.
“I graduated Monticello H.S. I was fortunate that
my father was very handy around the colony, as
there was always something to be maintained for
the summer vacationers. I learned a lot from him
and still like puttering around here and there.”
Following graduation, he attended Queens College
and Suffolk Community College, graduating with a
Business Degree.
Many of you have heard of “the house that jack built”
I’m sure. But wait till you see “the house that Dave
built.” All it took was one to get him started, and, as
they say, the rest is history. “My daughter wanted
a doll house, so I got the complete kit and worked
endlessly, it seemed, punching out the hundreds
of tiny pieces needed for the building of that type
of house. I enjoyed the delicate, intricate work
involved.” The one that I saw wasn’t the first piece
he did, but it was gorgeous. After that was finished,
his second daughter, and afterwards his daughterin-law, also wanted one, so Dave continued with
his hobby until everyone, he thought, was happy.
“Then came my five grand-children, three girls and
two boys, and a great-grandson due in September,
and the work goes on and on, but I love it.” Aside
from the house itself, the furnishings were exquisite.
Wooden floors, tiny rugs, wallpaper, everything
necessary…and it’s also electrified!
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Dave entered the U.S. Air Force at the age of
20, serving between the Korean and Viet Nam
undertakings. While in the service, he was trained
on the maintenance of jet engines. He and Sheila
met and married shortly after his discharge and they
settled in Rosedale, NY, then moved to Farmingville,
in Suffolk County. He worked for Pan Am for
27 years. “I saw the writing on the wall and was
fortunate to leave the company while they were still
solvent. Many workers I knew weren’t that lucky.”
He then went to work for Volvo aeronautical division
and was able to transfer to their Boca location. “We
moved to the “LePalais” development in 1993 and in
1999 made the move to Platina, and we love it. Now
I work part time for Manheim auto auction near the
fairgrounds.”
And spare time? “Cruising is what we like to do.
Sheila and I are planning our next cruise this October,
flying to Venice (Italy, not Florida) and we will tour
the Mediterranean and sail back to Florida. I already
have an order for my next dollhouse creation.
Sheila’s been very patient, but I guess she’s moving
up on my list!”
So, if you know of someone who’s looking for a twostory colonial that’s move-in ready, give Dave a call.
One prerequisite…they can’t be more than two to
three inches tall! Keep it up Dave, your creations are
breathtaking!
SUDOKU ANSWERS
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and the little fan kept going. Of course she frantically pressed buttons. She then hit the alarm, but no one heard except herself. There was a yellow piece of paper, on which she noticed a phone number. She called that number and it was, she believes, the service company. No help offered from that call. Roz says her brain clicked on and she picked up the phone and called 911. The police department connected her with the fire rescue. Now our good guy enters the fray. He asked her the location and pertinent info. She said she was an old lady, (not true) well maybe, and she was claus‐
trophobic. He said he would get someone right out and told her, ʺDonʹt hang up and I am not going to leave you until someone arrives.ʺ He stayed on the phone, talking about his mother and father and other friendly chatter. She remained hysterical and nervous, but his conversation kept her from break‐
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Painful Clothes
Did You Know That...?
Submitted By Rhoda Fisher
• If you drink alcohol with diet soda, try switching
to regular soda, lemonade or iced tea. Artificial
sweeteners pass through your digestive system
faster, making you feel more inebriated.
• Instead of tossing and turning when you can’t sleep,
get out of bed and read a book, do your mending,
write letters. The main idea is to stop worrying that
you can’t sleep.
• If the medication label says to take it with water,
don’t take it with coffee or whatever’s handy. Other
drinks may not dissolve the medication properly.
• If you take a deep, lung-bursting breath instead of
short, shallow breaths when pressure mounts, this
will help you calm down.
• There are (14) Rhodas living in Platina.
THE FALL BIRD MIGRATION
By Mal Schneider
Are your shoes and belts making you ache all over?
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The Snowbirds soon,
Will be with us.
They're no trouble,
For sure, no fuss.
So kiss the kids,
Hug them goodbye,
And come on down.
Just drive or fly.
We want you back,
So don't delay.
Then you can swim,
And you can play.
I’ll tell you now,
Not to be funny.
Just bring yourselves,
And bring some money.
You'll play your golf,
And tennis too.
Mah-Jongg, poker,
To name a few.
An All-Star Show,
Martini Bar,
Gourmet dinner
And valet car
Platina Clubs,
They want you back.
Your presence here,
They greatly lack.
It’s worth it though,
Our Sunshine State,
A Paradise,
God did create.
Chilled Fall is there,
With Autumn's blow.
Here is no cold.
Just warm airflow.
Recently, there was a woman who started to feel
numbness from her knee to her pelvis. It started to
be painful.
Her neurologist had her balance on her toes, walk
backward on her heels and do other motions, then
asked if she wore tight clothes. The culprit was
the cinch belts she liked to wear. They compressed
the nerve that runs from the abdomen to the outer
thigh.
Called meralgia parethetica, the doctors quoted in
The Wall Street Journal saying it’s also common in
policemen who carry guns on their hips.
Tight pants and jeans can cause nerve compression
that interferes with digestion. One internist said
he saw a couple of dozen men a year, usually over
age 50, who had abdominal discomfort, heartburn
and belching problems. Tight jeans have also been
blamed for low back pain, yeast infections and
more.
Neckties and shirt collars that are too tight can
decrease range of motion, reduce circulation to the
brain and increase intraocular pressure, a risk factor
for glaucoma.
Body shapers worn too tight or too long, by either
men or women, can cause nerve compression and
digestive problems. If they compress the upper
continued on page 50
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The Café at Platina
The summer was fun here at
The Café. We had sellouts for
all of our special dinners. We
are now up and running for the
new season.
We will begin with what has
now become the traditional New
Harvey Cohen
Years and Yom Kipper dinners.
The Rosh Hashanah dinner will
be on September 16 followed by a Break-the-Fast
dinner on September 26. You will find details for
both of these affairs on the fliers or just stop by The
Café and I will be glad to answer any of your questions.
We will continue to have Pre-show dinners throughout the season. Please watch for fliers and on Channel 63 for other special events.
Just for Laughs
Submitted by Rhoda Fisher
Egotism:
A snob walked into a Doctor’s office and said, “Doctor, I feel terrible. I want you to give me a thorough
examination and tell me what’s wrong with me.”
“Fine,” says the Dr. “But first, let me ask you a few
questions. Do you drink much liquor”? “I have
never touched the vile stuff,” the man replied indignantly. “Do you smoke?” The Dr. continued his inquiry. “I have never touched that filthy weed.” “Do
you run around much at night?” “Of course not! I’m
in bed every night by 10 o’clock for a good night’s
rest.” “Tell me,” the Dr. continued, “do you have
sharp pains in the head?” “That’s just it”, the snob
replied, “I have sharp pains in my head”. “That’s the
trouble my dear man”, the Dr. advised. “Your halo
is too tight!”
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We invites your comments, we are here to make The
Café a great experience.
Stop by and say hello.
PAINFUL CLOTHES (Continued from page 49)
abdomen, they keep the lungs from fully inflating,
reducing oxygen and possibly causing lightheadedness.
Shoes with heels higher than two inches have been
linked to bunions, hammertoes, stress fractures,
ankle sprains and injuries to the nerves between the
toes.
Flat shoes, or any shoes without arch supports, can
lead to plantar fasciitis, a painful inflammation in
the band of tissue on the bottom of the foot.
Flip-flops cause worse problems, according to the
American Medical Association. Toes have to be
clenched to keep them on, causing foot fatigue, sore
calf muscles and hip problems. Flat-soled boots
cause the same problems.
NAVY DAY
By Jeanne Weinberg
Originally, October 13 was the date designated as
Navy Day. However, as history has a way of making
changes, October 27 was later celebrated as Navy
Day, as that was the birthday of Theodore Roosevelt,
who was an avid supporter of the U.S. Navy.
The United States Navy is the naval warfare branch
of the U.S. Armed Forces. The Navy’s origin goes
back to the Revolutionary War when it was called
the Continental Navy. The Constitution provided legal basis for a military force and gave Congress the
power to provide and maintain a navy, which later
disbanded as a separate entity.
The U.S. Navy is the largest navy in the world in
tonnage, larger than the next 13 largest navies combined. As of January 2011, the Navy had more than
325 ships on active duty and over 101 in the Naval
Reserve. The U.S. Navy is managed by the Department of the Navy, which is headed by the Secretary
of the Navy, a civilian. The Deptartment of the Navy
is a division of the Department of Defense, and is
headed by the Secretary of Defense.
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR
ADVERTISERS. TELL THEM
YOU SAW THEIR AD IN THE
PLATINA POST.
HAVE A SAFE AND
HAPPY LABOR DAY!
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PRESORTED STANDARD
US POSTAGE
PAID
BOCA RATON, FL
PERMIT 794
PLATINA COMMUNITY MASTER ASSOCIATION
9640 PLATINA AVENUE
BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33437
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PCMA ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE PRESENTS
2012-13 WINTER SERIES
SAT. 10/20/12 JIMMY KEYS
SAT. 11/10/12 WILLIAM MICHALS
SAT. 12/08/12 3 TENORS AND A DIVA ?
SAT. 1/19/13 FUMANTI & VARELA
SAT. 2/02/13 THE BRONX WANDERERS
SAT. 2/16/13 DARREN WILLIAMS
SAT. 3/16/13 DICK CAPRI & VALERIE PETTIFORD
All shows are at 8 p.m.
MICHALS
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