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Dave Israel
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Thursday, November 29, 2012
COME DISCUSS YOUR ASSOCIATION INSURANCE WITH EXPERTS
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NOTE THE START TIME ON DECEMBER 10, SHOULD READ 10:00 AM
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NOTE THE START TIME ON DECEMBER 10, SHOULD READ 10:00 AM
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Dave Israel
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Garage Sale
Garage Sale
Andover "L"
Saturday Dec lst 8 am - 2 pm.
Lots of Vendors and Lots of Bargains
For info, including if you want to set up as a vendor
Carole
561 615 0946 Wednesday, November 28, 2012
ARCHIVED UCO REPORTER EDITIONS
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WOW! I just read the 1982 DECEMBER UCO REPORTER. They have added some OLD UCO REPORTER from the Archives.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Fable of the Porcupine
Fable of the Porcupine
It was the coldest winter ever. Many
animals died because of the cold.
The porcupines, realizing
the situation, decided to group together to keep warm. This way they covered and
Protected themselves; but
the quills of each one wounded their closest companions.
After awhile, they decided
to distance themselves one from the other and they began to die, alone and
frozen. So they had to make a choice: either accept the quills of their
Companions or disappear
from the Earth.
Wisely, they decided to go back to being
together. They learned to live with the little wounds caused by the close
Relationship with their
companions in order to receive the heat that came from the others. This way they
were able to survive.
The best relationship is
not the one that brings together perfect people, but when each individual learns
to live with the imperfections of others and can admire the other person's good
qualities.
The moral of the story is:
Just learn to live with
the Pricks in your life!
Monday, November 26, 2012
I miss you quick tab...
I miss the quick tab on the left column that let me quickly go to the latest comments and posts. Will it be coming back?
Sunday, November 25, 2012
workmen noise and mess
are there specific hours when privately hired workmen within an association may work/generate noise? I thought they are not supposed to start before 8a and end by 6p? weekdays but what about weekends - especially Sunday? Thanks
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Israel
Does anybody think it is strange that President has had absolutely nothing to say about the debacle that is happening in the Mid-east?
Thursday, November 22, 2012
DUMP DAVE COMMITTEE (PUC) MEETS AT CLUBHOUSE = ELECTION CAMPAIGN BEGINS
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Photo of Dump Dave Committee in Session
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If anyone has some hard news, please publish in the comment stream. Especially, let's hear from the "Usual Suspects" who disrupt our Delegate Assembly meeting!!
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Dave Israel
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Tuesday, November 20, 2012
UCO REPORTER - DECEMBER 2012 - LIVE IN CYBERSPACE
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Hi all,
The December 2012 edition of the UCO Reporter is now live in Cyberspace.
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Follow the link:
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http://goo.gl/h0kZx
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http://goo.gl/h0kZx
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Dave Israel
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Hungry Howie's has a stupid driver.
My husband and I were both tired this evening so we ordered a pizza from Hungry Howie's. I get a call from a driver when they were ready to leave with the pizza. He wanted to know how to find our address. I asked if he was at Century Village yet? He asked me where Century Village was. When I said it was at Okeechobee and Haverhill he promptly asks me if that is across from the Walmart. I immediately demanded a manager and said they better get a different driver out if he puts Century Village across from the Walmart.
Monday, November 19, 2012
Where is the security in Century Village?
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Residents have to be ever vigilant, even with their company ,it seems.
At 5:45AM this morning a neighbor of mine was walking along the "walk" area, as she does every morning. she enters into the Stratford C area, where the cars and disposal are.
While walking near Stratford C area garbage bins she sees a man sleeping on some mattresses. She meets someone and they go to security at the East gate.
When they arrive, the man is woken and part of the story, though incomplete, was that he was visiting friends and they threw him out. My neighbor told me he was young, about in his 40's, dressed nicely.
This whole incident is unacceptable to me. If COPS is going around during the night how did they miss him?
What did security at the East Gate finally do? why wasn't he arrested for vagrancy; and what kind of "friend' throws another friend out without seeing him out of the village? if they were that upset or angry with him and he had no transportation what did they expect him to do?
And please, if you are going to walk, be out no matter what the time, please take your cell phone and i would call 911.
And a note to all residents: Century Village is a great place to live and each of us is responsible to keep it that way...keep it safe for all your neighbors by paying attention, following the speed limit, don't litter, keep the noise down if you are having company, ...Am i telling you what to do, you betcha. Seems somebody had to. and I do care what happens here, my home.
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Residents have to be ever vigilant, even with their company ,it seems.
At 5:45AM this morning a neighbor of mine was walking along the "walk" area, as she does every morning. she enters into the Stratford C area, where the cars and disposal are.
While walking near Stratford C area garbage bins she sees a man sleeping on some mattresses. She meets someone and they go to security at the East gate.
When they arrive, the man is woken and part of the story, though incomplete, was that he was visiting friends and they threw him out. My neighbor told me he was young, about in his 40's, dressed nicely.
This whole incident is unacceptable to me. If COPS is going around during the night how did they miss him?
What did security at the East Gate finally do? why wasn't he arrested for vagrancy; and what kind of "friend' throws another friend out without seeing him out of the village? if they were that upset or angry with him and he had no transportation what did they expect him to do?
And please, if you are going to walk, be out no matter what the time, please take your cell phone and i would call 911.
And a note to all residents: Century Village is a great place to live and each of us is responsible to keep it that way...keep it safe for all your neighbors by paying attention, following the speed limit, don't litter, keep the noise down if you are having company, ...Am i telling you what to do, you betcha. Seems somebody had to. and I do care what happens here, my home.
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JAMAICA HIGH SCHOOL 1955 - THE CLEFTONES - LITTLE GIRL OF MINE
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You would have to be a New York Ex-pat and Jamaica High School student to really remember this one! How many of you do?
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What do you say Abby, bring them to our clubhouse!
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Banned and Burned Exhibition at the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach
Banned and Burned
Exhibition at the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach
The West Palm Beach Library Foundation presents “Banned and
Burned: Literary Censorship and the Loss of Freedom”. This eight-week
exhibition at the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach runs from Wed., Nov.
7th- Sun., Jan. 6, 2013 and will provide a vivid look at the first steps the
Nazis took to suppress freedom of expression, and the strong response from the
United States.
It includes displays of period artifacts, documents and news
coverage, along with film, video and newsreel footage. For exhibition details,
other events and sponsorship information, call 561.868.7715 or visit the
Foundation website at www.wpblibraryfound.org.
A special event highlighting the exhibition will be a free
musical concert, “A Tribute to Holocaust Music!” This performance will be held on Sunday,
December 2nd from 2:00pm-3:00pm in the library’s Auditorium. Please join us as Cantor Emil Levy and keyboardist
Dr. Mark Cuttler perform a tribute to Holocaust music. Learn about Holocaust
music and the optimistic influence Jewish music had on the prisoners as a sign
of hope. The film The Forgotten People: Christianity and the Holocaust will be
shown following the performance. This film spotlights Judeo-Christian
solidarity throughout history’s darkest hour. For more information please contact the
library at 561.868.7701. Parking at the
library is FREE on Sundays!
See you soon at the Mandel Public Library!
Theresa Trabucco
Reference Librarian
Mandel Public Library
411 Clematis Street
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561-868-7701
WiFi Status for Century Village
I know everyone (the committee especially) is busy with the planning and implementation of WiFi within Century Village; but it would be appreciated if we could get a status report on when might be a realistic date for it's launch within the Village. I was holding off getting Internet connection from Comcast for when I return in January, 2013, but need to know when we can realistically expect WiFi.
A timeline schedule (if possible) of the implementation steps would be appreciated. This would allow everyone to plan for either cancellation of existing service or create the need to continue or request new service until WiFi arrives.
Any new information would be appreciated and thanks for the hard work.
A timeline schedule (if possible) of the implementation steps would be appreciated. This would allow everyone to plan for either cancellation of existing service or create the need to continue or request new service until WiFi arrives.
Any new information would be appreciated and thanks for the hard work.
Saturday, November 17, 2012
FOLK & LINE DANCING INSTRUCTIONS
On behalf of the following Clubs, I am posting this notice:
International Folk Dancing instruction & practice is now in session, and
will continue until further notice. They meet on Thursdays, from 9:30 to
10:30AM in Clubhouse Partyroom..Barbara @640-7168 may be contacted
for further information..
For those interested in Line Dancing, they too meet in the Clubhouse
Partyroom, on Monday, from 9 to 10AM and Friday, from 3 to 4PM
conducted by Yvonne Ring. ( See above phone number, for further information.
Both of the above are FREE.
International Folk Dancing instruction & practice is now in session, and
will continue until further notice. They meet on Thursdays, from 9:30 to
10:30AM in Clubhouse Partyroom..Barbara @640-7168 may be contacted
for further information..
For those interested in Line Dancing, they too meet in the Clubhouse
Partyroom, on Monday, from 9 to 10AM and Friday, from 3 to 4PM
conducted by Yvonne Ring. ( See above phone number, for further information.
Both of the above are FREE.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Where was the 11:28 Mall Bus at WInnDixie?
Wednesday November 14, 2012, My wife was at the WinnDixie Bus Stop at 11.15am, the scheduled 11:28 MALL BUS never showed up. Is there an explanation? Or is it that the driver needed an extended lunch hour!
TWO GOOD READS
Two quite different and very interesting books I've read recently are "Killing Lincoln," by Bill O'Reilly, and "The Road," by Jack London. The first, on the Best Seller list, was lent me by a friend, and the second I got for free on my Kindle--because it's in the public domain--by inputting "Free classics." Both are easy reads.
O'Reilly's book covers the remarkably short period of time from when John Wilkes Booth and his fellow conspirators began plotting four simultaneous assassinations, to when Booth was hunted down and shot. A great deal, described in fascinating detail, took place in these few days: General Grant and the Union forces finally cornered the ragtag Confederate army at Appomattox, where Lee, a military escape artist if there ever was one, surrendered to the most gracious terms imposed by Lincoln. Lincoln was reelected President. Booth and the conspirators plotted to kill not only Lincoln, but also Andrew Johnson, the Vice President; General Grant, who had become a close friend of Lincoln; and William Seward, the Secretary of State. Seward was very badly injured, but recovered and bought Alaska for the US. The book tells how the plans to kill Grant and Johnson both went awry. Booth, a glory-seeker, coveted public recognition for his "pro-Confederation" assassination deed, but failed at every turn to be so credited, beginning with his leap from Lincoln's box in the Ford Theater onto the stage, only nine feet below. He tripped on a curtain and fell, breaking a bone in his foot. The book has you on the edge of your seat and gives you a perfect picture of what took place during those critical days.
I understand the Steven Spielberg movie on Lincoln, soon to come out, also has great reviews.
I had read many Jack London books but never "The Road." It's all about London's days as a hobo. A hobo is a tramp who rides the rails. You can't put this book down, it's so gripping. A standout chapter describes how he and the more agile hobos escaped being thrown off the trains time after time by outwitting the train personnel in different ways. They rode in the rail cars, sometimes under them (dangerous if you fell asleep), and very occasionally on top of them (also dangerous). Another chapter describes his 30-day stay in a penitentiary, again explaining how he and others used their wits to get by. He and his fellow hobos--there were hundreds of them in those days--crossed and re-crossed the US and Canada. They communicated with one another through messages sometimes written on water towers, and they almost made a fine art out of begging for food at their stops. It's all explained in this very interesting book.
O'Reilly's book covers the remarkably short period of time from when John Wilkes Booth and his fellow conspirators began plotting four simultaneous assassinations, to when Booth was hunted down and shot. A great deal, described in fascinating detail, took place in these few days: General Grant and the Union forces finally cornered the ragtag Confederate army at Appomattox, where Lee, a military escape artist if there ever was one, surrendered to the most gracious terms imposed by Lincoln. Lincoln was reelected President. Booth and the conspirators plotted to kill not only Lincoln, but also Andrew Johnson, the Vice President; General Grant, who had become a close friend of Lincoln; and William Seward, the Secretary of State. Seward was very badly injured, but recovered and bought Alaska for the US. The book tells how the plans to kill Grant and Johnson both went awry. Booth, a glory-seeker, coveted public recognition for his "pro-Confederation" assassination deed, but failed at every turn to be so credited, beginning with his leap from Lincoln's box in the Ford Theater onto the stage, only nine feet below. He tripped on a curtain and fell, breaking a bone in his foot. The book has you on the edge of your seat and gives you a perfect picture of what took place during those critical days.
I understand the Steven Spielberg movie on Lincoln, soon to come out, also has great reviews.
I had read many Jack London books but never "The Road." It's all about London's days as a hobo. A hobo is a tramp who rides the rails. You can't put this book down, it's so gripping. A standout chapter describes how he and the more agile hobos escaped being thrown off the trains time after time by outwitting the train personnel in different ways. They rode in the rail cars, sometimes under them (dangerous if you fell asleep), and very occasionally on top of them (also dangerous). Another chapter describes his 30-day stay in a penitentiary, again explaining how he and others used their wits to get by. He and his fellow hobos--there were hundreds of them in those days--crossed and re-crossed the US and Canada. They communicated with one another through messages sometimes written on water towers, and they almost made a fine art out of begging for food at their stops. It's all explained in this very interesting book.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Monday, November 12, 2012
UCO BYLAWS - AS AMENDED NOVEMBER 2, 2012 - LIVE IN CYBERSPACE
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The UCO Bylaws as amended November 2, 2012, are now live in Cyberspace.
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Thanks to Randall Borchardt, the amended Bylaws may be read at the following URL:
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http://goo.gl/oWy4F
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http://goo.gl/oWy4F
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There is also a link in the sidebar under the heading "Core Documents"
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Dave Israel
President
United Civic Organization
UCO REPORTER NOW HAS IT'S OWN BLOG
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Hi all,
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I am pleased to announce that the UCO Reporter has it's own Website.
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Ken Graff has created the site, which may be seen at the following URL:
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A link to the site may also be found in the sidebar under the heading - UCO Reporter.
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The 2012 editions have been Posted.
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The 2012 editions have been Posted.
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Thanks, Ken!
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Dave Israel
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PADDLE BALL PLAYER SEEKS PLAYERS
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Hi all,
Dr. Leon F Gerard sends along the following:
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“Avid paddleball player
from the Rockaways looking for a 1-wall game in the West Palm Beach area. If
anyone knows of a game going on or is interested in playing, please contact Leon
at Dr.G@BocaDr.com or 561 504 6666. There is a single wall
with 2 courts in Phipps Park near Southern and Dixie Hwy, but I don’t know when
or even if anyone plays there.”
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Dave Israel
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Federal Holidays
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 2 | January 1 | January 1 | January 1 | January 1 |
| Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. | January 16 | January 21 | January 20 | January 19 | January 18 |
| Washington's Birthday | February 20 | February 18 | February 17 | February 16 | February 15 |
| Memorial Day | May 28 | May 27 | May 26 | May 25 | May 30 |
| Independence Day | July 4 | July 4 | July 4 | July 4* | July 4 |
| Labor Day | September 3 | September 2 | September 1 | September 7 | September 5 |
| Columbus Day | October 8 | October 14 | October 13 | October 12 | October 10 |
| Veterans Day | November 12 | November 11 | November 11 | November 11 | November 11 |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 22 | November 28 | November 27 | November 26 | November 24 |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | December 25 | December 25 | December 25 | December 26 |
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