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Thursday, September 28, 2017

UCO FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - UCO BUDGET 2018 - SEPTEMBER 28, 2019


UCO Budget meeting 9-28-17-1 from David B. Israel on Vimeo.
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UCO Budget meeting 9-28-17-2 from David B. Israel on Vimeo.

PROPOSED UCO BUDGET 2018 - LIVE IN CYBERSPACE

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UCO Finance Committee reads out proposed budget for 2018. Carefully stretching our dollars, the Committee has held the line and there is no increase in our coupon for 2018.
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See and study the proposed budget at the following link
Copy and paste the link into your browser:
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goo.gl/Q7PoVN

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Copies of the budget available at UCO
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Dave Israel
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Saturday, September 23, 2017

WEEKLY LCAM REPORT - SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 - HURRICANE IRMA DEBRIS CLEANUP CONTINUES

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The Weekly UCO LCAM Report by Donald Foster - LCAM, has once again been uploaded to the Google Cloud, here is a link:
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Click on link or Copy and Paste the link into your browser, then press "Enter" to view report.
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Dave Israel
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Friday, September 22, 2017

HURRICANE IRMA MAINTENANCE REPORT

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I urge CV residents to view the detailed Hurricane Irma maintenance report, replete with text and photographs, by Mr. Donald Foster, Century Village's Licensed Community Association Manger.
Once again. Mr. Foster works far beyond normal business hours, as I can attest from meeting him while I am jogging or bicycling. The report is posted on the CV blog spot, or through

goo.gl/nHfrh3.
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Monday, September 18, 2017

OFFICERS COMMITTEE MEETING CANCELED and RESCHEDULED

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Dave Israel
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INSURANCE COMMITTEE MEETING CANCELLED - SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Dave Israel
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Lessons Learned (Irma)

Please add to this beyond existing prep list items, CERT prep list was excellent too:

Make friends and contact contractors before hurricane season.
Remind maintenance to put blue/yellow recycle bins in meter room, or do it your self.
When your power is on, or whenever, check on friends in nursing homes.
If you are replacing trees per code, Live Florida Oaks, or Palms, most likely to stand.
If hurricane is coming across FL from the Keys, probably shelter in place.  If it comes from east, leave!
Make sure you have phone recharger for the car, not just indoors.
Have a condo checker if you are away (not the Board!)
Anything still needs to be done, do it yourself.

Please read, the life you save may be yours!!!!


Dear Neighbors and friends, Please make it a point to open this and download the app. Given the nature of our community the emergency Services that we have also need our assistance in order to save lives.
also please send to your friends and neighbors here an in other developments in Palm Beach County.
Thank you, Ruthie Berman
Palm Beach County now has  image004.png  http://www.pulsepoint.org
Get the app from the App Store or Google Play – Locate AEDs & help save lives!

Sunday, September 17, 2017

UCO OPEN MEETINGS - OCTOBER 2017

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Dave Israel
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Saturday, September 16, 2017

WEEKLY LCAM REPORT - SPECIAL HURRICANE EDITION - SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Hi all,
Due to its' large size, I am posting The LCAM report to the Blog

See the following link :  goo.gl/nHfrh3
 
If it is not live, copy and paste it to your browser.

Dave Israel

Friday, September 15, 2017

DISASTER RELIEF - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2017

BRING YOUR DCF CASE NR. IF YOU RECEIVE FOOD STAMPS
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Dave Israel
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Thursday, September 14, 2017

Lost Cat?

I have seen a dark colored cat roaming around Stratford H through J late this afternoon and also around 9 tonight.   I think Stratford G through J doesn't have power yet.  It looks like someone's pet that is looking for it's owner.  Just thought I would post this in case anyone is looking for their cat.

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

HURRICANE IRMA AFTERMATH VIDEO - BY KEN GRAFF


LATEST ON REC. FACILITY AND MAIN CLUBHOUSE

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WPRF RECREATION FACILITY OPENING UPDATE INFORMATION
AS OF
5:00PM WEDNESDAY, 9/13/17
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  • MAIN CLUBHOUSE WILL RE-OPEN AT 8AM THURSDAY, 9/14/17
    • ALL OFFICES WILL BE OPEN
    • POOLS & SAILING WILL RE-OPEN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
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  • HASTINGS CLUBHOUSE - OPEN
    • WORKOUT ROOM, CARD ROOM & BILLIARD ROOM OPEN
    • AEROBIC CLASSES WILL RESUME ON THURSDAY, 9/14/17
    • POOLS
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  • SOMERSET POOL AND TENNIS COURTS - OPEN
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  • THE FOLLOWING POOL AREAS WILL OPEN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE:
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    • CAMDEN
    • DORCHESTER
    • KENT
    • SO. HAMPTON



A SNIPPET OF IRMA IN CV BY KEN GRAFF


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REC. FACILITY COMING BACK

Eva Rachesky via cenrecinc.onmicrosoft.com 

9:42 AM (2 hours ago)
to me, Joy, vicepresident3, Ed, Dan, Monica, Mark, Aja, Noreen, Kevin, Abby, Donald, unitedcivicorg, Steve
 
Good morning,

While the main clubhouse and Kent pool remain without power, the Hastings Clubhouse and all other pool areas have electricity.  Security has resumed their duties and my maintenance crew is working to set up the pool deck area.  The Hastings clubhouse is open to the residents, however, the pools will remain closed until tomorrow so that the chemicals can do their job and bring back the proper balance.  The tennis courts are open for play.

Please help to get the word out.  I have hope that the MCH power will be restored sometime today.

Thank you, Eva

MORE OF IRMA'S KISS - ROVING PHOTOGRAPHER(s) CV-WPB










Photos by David Givens & Donald Foster.

QUEBEC HYDRO IS COMING - THANKS ANDRE

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Andre Legualt Sends this from Canada. Merci Andre.
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Dave Israel

HURRICANE DAMAGE BY KEN GRAFF


UNITED DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF CENTURY VILLAGE

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MEETING OF THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 14TH. 2017  CANCELLED.
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NEXT MEETING THURSDAY OCTOBER 19TH. 2017
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Rhoda Nadell - Program Chairperson
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Irma Wednesday pics

Severe pruning bischofia used to be solid shade.



Dedicated UCO Workers

Many thanks to UCO workers who answered the phone for inquiries from we evacuees.  Monday I was able to find 70% of CV was without power.  Many residents left to avoid the brutal heat. Glad to say Sussex K and L now have power 'tho it blinks off just when you get the computer connected, begin again :-)


Where is that big trailer of bologna sandwiches, I have been dreaming of one since Frances, Jeannie and Wilma ;-)

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

TREE VS STAIRS AT NORWICH D

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Photo by Donald Foster
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CLUB HOUSE

Does anyone know when the club house will open?
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Your Blogmeister responds!

Hi Concerned,
The problem is there is no power there yet. The same issue is impacting a number of Associations.

FPL is in the Village making repairs.
Dave Israel

Monday, September 11, 2017

16 years ago...Remberance of 9/11

https://www.facebook.com/206484156069016/videos/1556224197761665/?hc_ref=ARRzRlut_fvi29ukOHAr9kW0oSiQ9BWjBWL1Iwfr-szkAZ2HtU_v1UEDyCb8ZnZoHKg&pnref=story

IRMA'S KISS AROUND THE VILLAGE





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Photos by David Givens


IRMA WAS A MESSY VISITOR - MOSTLY A TREE AND LANDSCAPING DAMAGE EVENT

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Here are a few pictures - there will be more.
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These are at the Haverhill exit - first thing in the morning - Seacrest on the move.
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Photos thanks to Donald Foster - LCAM
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Damage Update ??

Can anyone provide information to the "snowbirds" concerning the aftermath of the Hurricane? Photos? Any information would be appreciated.

Thursday, September 7, 2017

HURRICANE SHELTERS TO OPEN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, AT 10AM

15 general population shelters will open at 10 a.m. Friday in Palm Beach County:
Atlantic High School
2455 W Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach 33445

Boca Raton High School
1501 NW 15th Ct, Boca Raton 33486

Boynton Beach High School
4975 Park Ridge Boulevard, Boynton Beach 33426

Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elem. School
1501 Avenue U, Riviera Beach 33404

Forest Hill High School
6901 Parker Avenue, West Palm Beach 33405

Independence Middle School
4001 Greenway Drive Jupiter 33458

John I Leonard High School
4701 10th Avenue N, Greenacres 33463

Lakeshore Middle School
425 W Canal St N, Belle Glade 33430

Palm Beach Central High School
8499 Forest Hill Boulevard, Wellington 33411

Palm Beach Gardens High School
4245 Holly Drive Palm Beach Gardens 33410

Park Vista High School
7900 Jog Rd, Lake Worth 33467

Pahokee Middle School
850 Larrimore Rd, Pahokee 33476

Seminole Ridge High School
4601 Seminole Pratt Whitney Rd,
Loxahatchee 33470

West Boca High School
12811 Glades Rd, Boca Raton 33498

Westgate Elementary
1545 Loxahatchee Drive West Palm Beach 33409
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If you choose to go to a hurricane shelter, please bring the following:
    Bedding materials
    2 changes of comfortable clothes
    Flashlight with extra batteries
    Cell phone and a battery-operated charger
    Medicines
    Snacks and any special diet foods
    Games, books and playing cards for entertainment during your stay
    Space is limited, so please pack accordingly
 
Pet Friendly Shelter
Pet Friendly Shelter will open Friday, 10:00 A.M. at West Boynton Recreation Center, 6000 Northtree Blvd., Lake Worth.  The pet friendly shelter is available to Palm Beach County residents residing in a mandatory evacuation zone or in mobile homes.  Proof of residency is required.  Space is limited and restrictions apply.  Each pet must be accompanied by only one owner who will stay at the shelter.  Other family members will need to stay at nearby Park Vista High School due to space restrictions.  Livestock and reptiles will not be accepted.  Pets will be housed in an area separate from people. Pet owners will be given a schedule to attend to their animal’s needs. 
 
Special Needs Shelter
The Special Needs Shelter will open Friday morning.  If you are registered, you will be notified.  People with special medical needs should register for our Special Needs Program by calling (561) 712-6400 or visiting our websitewww.readypbc.org.
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Wednesday, September 6, 2017

NOTICE OF RECREATION FACILITY CLOSURE FOR HURRICANE IRMA

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CERT/AAA HURRICANE PREP. MEETING WILL PROCEED
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Dave Israel
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NOTICE - OF HURRICANE PREPARATION ALERT MEETING - SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

 

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

HURRICANE IRMA - SERVICES COORDINATION MEETING - SEPTEMBER 5, 2017


DOM GUARNAGIA ON A FEW NO COST/LOW COST IDEAS ON HURRICANE PREP.

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LOW AND NO-COST THINGS TO DO BEFORE IRMA
It’s probably too late to stock up on water and batteries since there is a sense of havoc around the corner, however, there are a few simple things that we all can do to make hunkering down more comforting.
·         Change the setting on your refrigerator/freezer to a colder setting. If the electricity goes down, the contents will have more time to be useable before spoiling.
·         Fill some clean empty containers with water and pack as much as you can into voids in the freezer. This will prolong the shelf life of the contents and provide drinking water as the containers defrost.
·         Set the lever and apply tape over the drain in the bath tub and fill with water slightly below the overflow opening. This will store water for flushing your toilet for several days. If the electricity goes down throughout the area, pumps cannot deliver water to your sink/toilets.
·         Close your shutters by Thursday. They have been unused for some time and working on shuttering should be initiated early since the task will be daunting.
·         Plan to share the experience with someone who is elderly and alone. There is strength and reassurance with friends. 
·         If your critical medications are less than 10 days’ worth call your Pharmacy and Doctor to have an early refill or at least some additional meds provided before Friday.  
·          Pass the word to your neighbors who may not have a computer to receive these no-cost tasks.
·           Hopefully, the impact will be minimal. Prepare for the worst and ‘be prepared’.
DOM
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THE TIME TO START YOUR HURRICANE IRMA PREPARATIONS IS NOW!

Irma potential tracks updated 9/4
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Of course, this scenario is not a certainty - but it could happen here. Food, Water, Medications, Evacuation, Pets, Batteries, Full tank of gas in your vehicle....Etc. UCO will take a very serious roll in the Hurricane Irma countermeasures, preparations and recovery, within our capability.
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Starting on Tuesday Morning, UCO will meet and start coordinating the efforts of our C.E.R.T Cell, The Aging and Disability Resource Center  (ADRC), Seacrest, BELFOR, and Platinum Security. In fact our first meeting with ADRC was video recorded and that meeting is to be found on this Blog.
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Keep your eye on this Blog for CV centric information as it becomes available. Also, of course, keep your attention on TV news as IRMA gets closer, and more accurate and certain track data is presented.
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Florida Governor Rick Scott has declared a State of Emergency for all Florida Counties.
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Dave Israel
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Friday, September 1, 2017


"60" to pass?? The bar graph shows 125 votes cast; at the Delegate Assembly, we were told 130 in attendance. 79 ayes is a large majority (63 and 60%, respectively) , but given that 63 votes is just over half, I don't understand the "Needed to pass  60".

BUILDING SWAP PASSED BY OVERWHELMING MARGIN - CLICKER BASED VOTING WORKS AS ADVERTISED

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Automated report produced by voting application on the computer
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The long debated initiative to trade the CV Real Estate building for the Storage building near Southampton passed at this mornings meeting of the Delegate Assembly. The vote, using the  new clickers for the first time, was two to one in favor of the swap.
 
The use of the clickers, went almost flawlessly. One glitch involved the accidental return of the wrong ID Cards to two Residents, whose name differed by only one letter. This error has of course been corrected.
 
125 Delegates voted and the result, seen in the above graphic, was collected and tallied by the computer in under two minutes.
 
While most Delegates who came to the microphone expressed valid concerns, and brought good questions, a small group of "The Usual Suspects" having no valid counter arguments simply engaged in delaying tactics, in an attempt to get enough Delegates to walk out, thus denying a quorum. Fortunately, this tactic failed.
 
A few Delegates, five to be exact, refused to exchange their ID Card for the clicker, thus denying their Associations a voice in this important issue. There is no valid reason to not provide your ID, the clickers are costly items and we need to be sure we can have them returned after the meeting.
 
Be advised, that if any Delegate loses their ID card in our new clicker based voting process, Eva Rachesky has agreed to replace the ID card free of charge.

Finally, many thanks to the Ad-Hoc Clicker Committee; Chaired by John Gragg. John Gragg, Ken Graff, Jody Lebel, David Boas and others, have worked long hours to get the clicker initiative ready for prime time.
 
Let's hear your comments on the building swap, and the new clicker based voting system, in the Comment stream.
 
Dave Israel
 
 


Fire dept.

Look what is at our Okee Fire Station, photo today.  They are highly trained and efficient.  Much appreciated in Century Village.