The
schedule of their no-cost, fun and educational activities is on page
B9 of the August UCO Reporter. Caregiver Services Inc. is Florida's
largest registry of caregivers enabling your independence at home
www.csicaregiver.com
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7.30.2014
Where in CV is this ??
7.29.2014
State's Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act
Law
enforcement officers raided the offices of the Hoffman Law Group in
North Palm Beach last Wednesday. The firm has been under
investigation by the Florida attorney general's office for alleged
violations of the state's Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.
Homeowners were pressured into joining mass litigation lawsuits.
Homeowners paid a $6,000 retainer and $495 per month in "maintenance
fees" to be parties to the lawsuits, which have mostly
floundered in federal court. Some borrowers also allege they were
promised foreclosure defense by intake representatives at the firm,
but either never received it or were referred to another firm for an
additional cost.
Thank
goodness we have Dave Israel constantly scanning business records,
and turning away questionable offers, contractors, lawyers, etc.
7.27.2014
It was Century Village in Deerfield Beach shooting
Authorities
are investigating after a resident at a South Florida retirement
community opened fire on his ex-wife and was then shot by Broward
Sheriff's Office deputies, sending the divorced couple to the
hospital, officials said. Deputies said they received a call about a
man with a gun chasing a woman through Century Village in Deerfield
Beach, in the area of Southwest 10th Street and South Military Trail,
Saturday around 1:30 p.m.
7.25.2014
7.24.2014
7.23.2014
Pay me now, OR pay me more later
Finally,
we have useful budget numbers in our Delegate packages and in the UCO
Reporter pg2, thanks to Treasurer H. O'Brien, UCO info, and the UCO
Reporter. Thank you.
Previously,
there were closed meetings and reassurances 'I look after all your
pennies like they were my own!' +30 Seconds to look at figures.
The
Treasurer suggests we cover 53% of our required reserves, I would
like to see more. There can be plans to cover the whole amount
in 1, 2, or 3 years. For the fantasy nitwits - a lottery option, a
lawsuit/insurance scam option.
All the Delegates have fiduciary duty which is the highest standard of care at either equity or
law. A fiduciary is expected to be extremely loyal to the person to
whom he owes the duty. AND RESPONSIBLE.
UCO is leading the way with fiduciary responsibility, good business practices, and
prudent planning.
7.20.2014
Florida Bakes
How
hot is it! Enough to need an oven mitt to hold the steering wheel.
One year I baked muffins on the dashboard, they were cooked
but did not brown.
7.15.2014
7.14.2014
7.12.2014
7.10.2014
Electric Service Improvements
Summer activities - Here
comes FPL's new wiring for the village, a missile tunnels from hole
to hole. Very helpful crew. TLC for other lines and irrigation pipes.
E-ZPass Scam
I got E-ZPass phishing email bill yesterday - - - delete.
"The E-ZPass Service Center does not send out email invoices for payment. If you owe money for using E-ZPass on a toll facility, the E-ZPass service center will send an invoice through the US Postal Service for payment."
"The E-ZPass Service Center does not send out email invoices for payment. If you owe money for using E-ZPass on a toll facility, the E-ZPass service center will send an invoice through the US Postal Service for payment."
7.08.2014
Wellington Golf Curse
By
Kristen M. Daum, Palm
Beach Post Staff Writer
WELLINGTON
— Village council members plan to discuss Tuesday whether they want
to purchase the former executive golf course at the Wanderers Club
that’s been closed for six years.
The
former 40-acre course isn’t for sale on the open market, but
Wanderers officials have been interested in selling the property to
the village since at least February 2013.
That’s
when an appraiser hired by the Wanderers Club valued the land at
nearly $1.3 million — with the intent that at least 35 acres of it
be sold to the village for use as a passive park or open riding area
for nearby equestrian residents.
7.07.2014
New FRIDAYS only, EL PRESIDENTE bus trip
In response to a petition NEW
Shopping Center - Gun Club Road
Shopping Center - Gun Club Road
Depart
from the Clubhouse 11:00 am Pickup 2:30 pm
"Your
Dollar Buys You More In Our Store
If
you’re looking for fancy-schmancy label products at outrageous
prices, we are not it.
If
you want real quality with a touch of color, warm service and
down-to-earth savings, Presidente Supermarket is for you."
Check
Bus Schedules in the UCO Reporter for other rides.
7.06.2014
BOIL WATER ADVISORY RESCINDED
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-
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The boil water notice dated 7/3/14 for
ALL OF NORTHAMPTON, SUSSEX, CAMBRIDGE, CANTERBURY, OXFORD, & DORCHESTER - CENTURY VILLAGE – WPB
Has now been cleared.
As of 1200pm on Sunday 7/6/14
The Precautionary Boil Water Notice for century village is hereby rescinded following the repair of the water line and the satisfactory completion of the bacteriological Survey showing that the water is safe to drink. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Palm beach county water utility
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Dave Israel
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7.03.2014
NW Quadrant Water Notice
"This is to advise you that the PBC Water Utilities Department is
currently repairing a water break in the Canterbury section of Century
Village, WPB. The water has been temporarily turned off in that area
while our crew makes the necessary repairs."
Water was out in Sussex too and I just got automated 'boil water' phone call.
Water was out in Sussex too and I just got automated 'boil water' phone call.
7.02.2014
W.H.O.
Friends don't let friends take antibiotics for viral infections.
According
to the latest World Health Organization report, antibiotic
resistance
is now a "global threat". Learn more: http://bit.ly/1rKnqEv
7.01.2014
Raise Minimum Wage
Take
a look at the size of the big blue slice in the pie chart — that
represents adult women who are working for minimum wage, almost half
of the total. This is why raising the minimum wage would make a huge
difference for tons of families, especially those in which women are
the primary breadwinners or single moms.
6.30.2014
Build Baby, Build!
Developers,
WPB City Commissioners and Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA).
What will happen if West Palm Beach keeps adding hi-rise buildings to
the water front and beyond? This is actually Fortaleza, Brazil: 1975
and 2011.
6.27.2014
PBC Commissioners decided to allow development of closed Mizner Trail golf course... 5-2
New homes can rise on the closed Mizner Trail golf course near Boca Raton, Palm Beach County commissioners decided Thursday, after years of developers and residents fighting over what to do with the land.
The final say, however, may come from the courts. The commission's decision to allow 252 homes is expected to spawn a legal fight over the future of the old golf course that snakes through the Boca Del Mar neighborhood.
The golf course owners have been pushing to allow development on the land since the course closed in 2005.
But through the years, a large contingent of nearby residents has been trying to protect the open spaces and golf course views they thought would always remain.
Neighborhood groups opposed to building on the golf course have said they would go to court to stop development.
"We will not go quietly. We will fight for what's ours," Boca Del Mar resident William Vale said.
Even though the County Commission rejected past building plans for the Mizner Trail golf course property, this time commissioners in a 5-2 vote decided that new homes should be allowed.
more --http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/palm-beach/fl-mizner-golf-vote-20140626,0,1103823.story
6.26.2014
50 Shades of Greens
I
cannot resist a snappy headline.
If
you like your plant-based nutrition with humor Dr Greger is your
doctor.
Watch
Dr. Greger’s latest video sharing his latest research
about the role diet can play in preventing, treating, and
reversing our top 15 killers.
He delivers valuable information in an entertaining format. It’s
worth watching!!
NutritionFacts.org,
a virtual encyclopedia of nutrition information and current research
data with a new video daily.
6.25.2014
Six-month Parking
When
you leave your wheels for months to the tender mercies of CV drivers,
please note. Parking on a curve, or at the end of a row*, or next to
intersection* can work out badly. Get permission for center of
straight row if possible. One such double bad **. Someone's sudden turn and
avoidance of oncoming traffic - CRUNCH.
6.23.2014
6.22.2014
Free Speech, NOT Free Screech
Best headline ever in the UCO Reporter.
Here is part of Robert's Rules on Decorum in meetings.
"All remarks must be directed to the Chair. Remarks must be courteous in language and deportment - avoid all personalities, never allude to others by name or to motives!
Here is part of Robert's Rules on Decorum in meetings.
"All remarks must be directed to the Chair. Remarks must be courteous in language and deportment - avoid all personalities, never allude to others by name or to motives!
If
at any time the chairman rises to state a point of order, or give
information, or otherwise speak, within his privilege, the member
speaking must take his seat till the chairman has been heard first.
When called to order by the chair the member must sit down until the
question of order is decided. If his remarks are decided to be
improper, he cannot proceed ..."
6.21.2014
6.20.2014
Temkin Customer Service Ratings
For
the second year in a row, USAA earned the highest score in the Temkin
Customer Service Ratings. USAA’s banking business took the top spot
and the company’s insurance business tied with Amazon for second
place in the ratings. Rounding out the top 12 companies in the
ratings are Chick-fil-A, Publix, H-E-B, USAA (credit cards), credit
unions, Starbucks, Costco, QVC, and Trader Joe’s.
The
prize for the worst customer service goes to Comcast, which earned
the lowest two scores in the ratings for its Internet service and TV
service businesses. As a clear sign of collective customer neglect,
Internet service providers, TV service providers, and health plans
earned 11 out of the bottom 13 positions in the ratings.
The
remaining companies with the lowest Temkin Customer Service Ratings
are Highmark (BCBS), Time Warner Cable (TV service and Internet
service), Coventry Health Care, Charter Communications (TV service),
Verizon (Internet service), HSBC (credit cards), US Airways, Qwest
(Internet service), Cablevision (Internet service), CareFirst (BCBS).
6.19.2014
6.18.2014
More Participation
Obviously .. Blog Part 2 needs more cats and kittens. My grandchildren fostered a pregnant cat and voila! No you cannot adopt these stair/stare guys, people were standing in line for them courtesy of Facebook.
6.14.2014
Library Drop Box - Car Drop
Yesterday
a patron at the Okee Branch Library left her car, w/keys, purse, and
wallet at the curb and took a few steps over to the Outside Book
Drop. Two young guys jumped into the car and took off. Vroom!
I
do not know if the car was recovered, STAY
ALERT AND CAUTIOUS. Park properly and lock up.
6.13.2014
6.12.2014
Water Ready for Hurricane/Apocalypse
I
went a step beyond the store-jugs-of-water advice. I have a
Lifestraw in my go-bag.
Dirty
water? Have a drink. LifeStraw
is
a purifier that provides instant access to safe drinking water with
no need for electricity, chemicals or running water. The system is
more effective than boiling water and doesn't require as much time or
energy.
Search
online for Lifestraw, they can be bought in many places, the one
below has an extra good deed.
http://buylifestraw.com/buy-lifestraw Buy a LifeStraw online. Your order will be fulfilled by
Eartheasy.com. For
each LifeStraw® water filter you buy, one
school child in Africa receives clean water for an entire school
year.
.............................................................
Blogmeister butts in:
Staph A = .5 Micron
Average Virus = .005 Micron
-
Dave Israel
.............................................................
Blogmeister butts in:
LifeStraw in Action
Both the family and
personal models of LifeStraw eliminate sediment, bacteria and
parasites from drinking water. The personal filter can stop particles measuring
0.2 microns -- small enough to filter tiny bacteria and parasites.
Both models have filters that eliminate 99.9999 percent of the bacteria and
99.9 percent of the parasites present in the water. (As we said, only the family version can filter out viruses .002 microns.)
It's important to note that both versions don't remove heavy chemicals or salt,
so don't go sticking your LifeStraw in arsenic-laced water and expect
refreshment.Small Amoeba = 90 Microns
Average Virus = .005 Micron
-
Dave Israel
6.11.2014
Bob Hope
Requested by Vet
HOPE THIS WILL PUT A SMILE ON YOUR
FACE AND IN YOUR HEART. This is a tribute to a man who DID make a
difference.
ON TURNING 70
'I still chase women, but only
downhill.'
ON TURNING 80
'That's the time of your life when even
your birthday suit needs pressing.'
ON TURNING 90
'You know you're getting old when the
candles cost more than the cake.'
ON TURNING 100
'I don't feel old. In fact, I don't
feel anything until noon. Then it's time for my nap.'
ON GIVING UP HIS EARLY CAREER, BOXING
'I ruined my hands in the ring. The
referee kept stepping on them.'
ON NEVER WINNING AN OSCAR
'Welcome to the Academy Awards, or, as
it's called at my home, 'Passover.'
ON GOLF
'Golf is my profession. Show business
is just to pay the green fees.'
ON PRESIDENTS
'I have performed for 12 presidents but
entertained only six.'
ON WHY HE CHOSE SHOWBIZ FOR HIS CAREER
'When I was born, the doctor said to my
mother, Congratulations, you have an eight pound ham.'
ON RECEIVING THE CONGRESSIONAL GOLD
MEDAL
'I feel very humble, but I think I have
the strength of character to fight it.'
ON HIS FAMILY'S EARLY POVERTY
'Four of us slept in the one bed. When
it got cold, mother threw on another brother.'
ON HIS SIX BROTHERS
'That's how I learned to dance. Waiting
for the bathroom.'
ON HIS EARLY FAILURES
'I would not have had anything to eat
if it wasn't for the stuff the audience threw at me.'
6.10.2014
Hurricane Preparation
Excellent
presentation yesterday in Party Room, by CERT, Fire Dept. PB
Emergency Management, initiated by Anitra, Thank You.
If
you missed it or need more info go to www.readypbc.org Very thorough.
6.09.2014
6.07.2014
Whining for a Committee
Would
you believe you can go to UCO committee meetings, they are OPEN meetings.
My
story: In 2013 I was in hospital when committees were populated in
March. When I returned I did not whine for special attention, I just
attended meetings and I gave my opinions. I had
plenty UCO experience, but for someone who does not, what could be
better.
Do not whine and blame just go to the meetings and get
experience. We know one person will not go but at least many others will not be misled by her.
6.04.2014
Medicare Advantage Cuts
Because people cannot afford health care they are reducing benefits #$%^&*
"The latest cuts are the consequence of a slowdown in the overall growth of Medicare spending — some of it owing to reduced utilization of medical services as a result of the slack economy. The Medicare program recently told the private plans that, since per capita costs are trending lower than prior estimates, the feds are now assuming that Medicare Advantage will take another cut in 2015, on top of existing reductions."
Please email and call your US Senator and Congress for help.
For the whole article read/click:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/scottgottlieb/2014/01/06/more-cuts-in-store-for-medicare-plans-heres-the-options-that-will-shrink-most-for-s
6.02.2014
How to Set Rear‐View Mirrors to Eliminate Blind Spots
And daily complaint - Every time I start to
back out of a handicapped spot (I am in motion!) someone walks close
behind me. Next car will have one of those annoying beepers.
6.01.2014
Scam Time
Don’t
click on links inside of emails like this!
“You
have a payment of $500 waiting in your PayPal account! All you have
to do is click here!”
Dear,
unpaid beneficiary ...
Sincerely
you are lucky person
I
have important cause that I'm
“funding”, and need your support.
Sob
story about being stranded somewhere, and needing money.
“Your
application has been approved” email
“You
are a winner” emails
I
have good news about your FREE GIFT
Warning
that local loan interest rates have hit rock bottom
Do
you want to help an married women expose her cheating spouse
Make
money sue someone.
An
alert that a sex offender has moved into your neighborhood.
If
you really are concerned there’s a warning, hover over the link and
check the URL in the status bar on your browser. What
you’ll discover is that it goes to some silly dot-com URL that you
probably won’t recognize, not some .org or .gov URL like you’d
expect if it came from a legitimate agency.
The
reason these are still around are that they work, on charity, greed,
forgetfulness, and fear.
5.31.2014
How does your Orchid grow?
If
the flowers are gone from those orchid plants you got for Valentine,
Easter etc. do not throw them away. If you leave them in the shade
at the beginning of the Secret Garden (Dorchester), they will be tied
to the trees or fence and will bloom again for everyone. Or you
could tie them to your own trees.
Orchids are popping up on many
trees in the village. For the one above the whole pot is stuck in an aged tree.
5.30.2014
Village traffic 4-Way or Roundabout
Testing
self-directed drivers hurrying thru 4-Way or Roundabout
Spoiler
(its a long video) the roundabout was 20% more efficient and quicker
at moving cars thru an intersection. Nobody crashed. However, do we
need that much speed in CV!
5.28.2014
Cracks & Crackpots
Go
outside the village.
Look
down you will see reflection cracks everywhere.
Do
research on reflection cracks, they are cosmetic in Florida.
Up
North they would be enlarged by ice, freezing thawing, that does not
happen here.
If
you had been to the Paving town hall mtgs in CV you would understand.
As
Grace repeats, 'that is what we voted for'. The
paving company told us if we did not go down to bedrock the cracks
that were on the old roadway would come back. We could not afford the
cost to go to bedrock, not then, not now. What price prettiness! Face lifts for all!
Of
course, if you are only interested in creating phony issues and
blaming and exaggerating you will not be interested.
photos are: Haverhill
Road, Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, Commons Ctr, Volvo dealership, etc
None
of these locations have crazy lawsuits.
The
Commons is example of sealing over cracks. Shiny black finish.
Even with cement: http://cement.org/pavements/cracking.pdf -cracks are mainly cosmetic in nature and do not reduce the pavements
smoothness or serviceability."
Even
with a cement-stabilized base there can also be shrinkage cracks in
the stabilized
base layer, which can reflect through the asphalt surface. The cracks
that develop
are not the result of a structural deficiency, but rather a natural
characteristic of the
base. The surface cracks tend to follow the same pattern as the
cracks in
the base, and are referred to as “reflection” cracks.
5.26.2014
5.14.2014
Trader Joe's
WELLINGTON
— Shoppers finally have a date. Trader Joe’s will open in
Wellington on May 16 in Village Green Center, a new shopping center
at the northwest corner of U.S. 441 and Stribling Way. S of
Wellington Mall.
Hey Dave, I hear their granola is great.
5.11.2014
Mother
http://www.ba-bamail.com/Content.aspx?emailid=9951&source=share&sourcemember=838430
I think I recognise that voice. Licorice!
I think I recognise that voice. Licorice!
5.09.2014
LETTER CARRIERS FOOD DRIVE
On
Saturday, May 10, 2014, Central Florida Letter Carriers will again
help Stamp Out Hunger across America with your help.
This
food drive occurs during an important time of the year when most
school programs are about to close for the summer, leaving millions
of children to find alternative sources of nutrition.
What
Can You Do To Help?
1.
Brown plastic bags are next to your mailbox. Place bags filled with
nonperishable food items next to your mailbox.
2.
Your letter carrier will pick them up and deliver them to Second
Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.
There
is simply no easier way to help the community than to contribute
nonperishable food items through the Letter Carriers Food Drive on
Saturday, May 10, 2014.
What
Can I Donate?
Canned
meats, fish, canned soup, juice, pasta, vegetables, cereal and rice
Please
do not include items that have expired or those in glass containers.
5.05.2014
Jack the Bike Man - one day
TOMORROW
IS THE DAY!!
DID
YOU KNOW WE NEED TO RAISE AT LEAST $300,000 ANNUALLY JUST TO STAY
OPEN?
WE CAN'T DO IT WITHOUT YOUR HELP.
WE ARE PARTICIPATING IN THE
"GREAT GIVE PALM BEACH COUNTY"
WE CAN'T DO IT WITHOUT YOUR HELP.
WE ARE PARTICIPATING IN THE
"GREAT GIVE PALM BEACH COUNTY"
HISTORIC
ONE DAY ONLY FUNDRAISER!!
Just
$10 or more!
May 6TH, 2014 12am to 11:59:59pm
May 6TH, 2014 12am to 11:59:59pm
Mark
your calendars!
Set
a reminder on your phone!
Bookmark this link, share it with your friends and family and click it on May 6th to have your donation go to
Jack the Bike Man
Bookmark this link, share it with your friends and family and click it on May 6th to have your donation go to
Jack the Bike Man
USPS Delivery Failure Notification
I got one.
Postal Service customers take note — usps.com recently posted a warning about email scammers using the Postal Service’s name to access valuable personal information.
Customers being targeted receive bogus emails with subject lines containing the text: “USPS Delivery Failure Notification.” The emails claim to be from the Postal Service and contain fraudulent information about an attempted or intercepted package delivery. The emails instruct customers to click on a link to find out when they can expect delivery.
Clicking on the link activates a virus, which can steal personal information — such as user names, passwords or financial account information — stored on the computer.
Customers should simply delete the message and take no further action unless they choose to report the email as spam by contacting abuse@usps.gov.
5.04.2014
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