Ramblings NUMBER 353 www.delrayvillas45.com October 2019

Board of Directors Meeting

Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Time: 7:30 PM

“B” Building

Delray Villas Plat 4/5 homeowners association

General Meeting

Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Time: 7:30 PM

“A” Building

From the Board Russ Mayer

From the Board Bernie Rosenberg

MONTHLY MAINTENANCE UPDATE Welcome back to the Snowbirds that have been away all summer. It's been really hot here, so it seems you were very lucky in avoiding that. But now we enter into Fall and the weather should be cooling quite a bit, so look forward to that. Also, I'd like to wish those of you that are celebrating the holidays, a very Happy New Year. TRASH: Just a reminder that the trash cans have been delivered for the new pickup in October. If there are any neighbors of yours that have not returned, please be so kind as to put their receptacles up by their house. I'm sure they would appreciate the kindness. CHATTAHOOCHE PATIOS: I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all the people that responded about their patios, looking for solutions on how to fix their problem. For those of you that missed this article in September's issue, it's important for you to go back and read it so you won't be confronted with the problems these patios cause. POWER WASHING: It's that time of the year again; from November 1st to March 30th, we will be power washing sidewalks at no cost to the homeowner. All we ask is that you allow us to use your outside water tap. If you need this done, please leave a note in the mailbox in the Rec. Center parking lot. Forms are in the box. CANALS: The algae problem seems to be under control. Thanks to all the rain, the canals are nice and high, which means the fishing is great, and cooler weather is on the way, which also helps any algae problem. If you find that there is an algae problem behind your home, once again, please leave a note in the mailbox in the Rec. Center parking lot. Forms are in the box. FRIENDLY REMINDER: Believe it or not, I get a lot of calls asking, “what day is bulk pickup?” Put your bulk pickup on Tuesday evening for Wednesday pickup. Recyclables on Friday for Saturday pickup.

Thanks. Have a good October.......... Russ

In this month’s issue, I will write about the assets of Plat 4/5, our pet ownership and our upcoming annual election. I won’t begin with the pool at the Recreation Center, because this is not our pool. It belongs to the Recreation Center, yet many owners feel as if it is ours, especially owners in other plats. So, I’ll enlighten you just about our assets. I’ll begin by telling you that thanks to my fellow board members, our plat now is, and will finish the year 2019 in the black; not too many plats can boast of this. As for our assets, Plat 4/5 owns all roads that do not have sidewalks which were just re-paved at no cost to our membership. Palm Beach County owns all our roads having sidewalks. We own two sheds behind the “B” building, three golf carts and one pickup truck. We also employ three maintenance personnel. That’s it, no more. Because of the capable financial abilities of your directors, we get the very best “bang for our bucks” on how our contracts are negotiated so that we spend our money wisely, not foolishly. Your maintenance fee paid by you quarterly, pays for subterranean termite control, ant control inside and outside your home, grass cutting, hedge trimming, and TV service. It pays for weed control and fertilization of our lawns. It even pays to keep weeds under control in our lake and canals. Unfortunately, it was not always this way and money was wasted in the past. Our maintenance fee today is the envy of other HOA’s. Plat 4/5 is a safe community. What crime we might have is rare and in a few cases, suspicious. One reason might be that we insist owners light up their lollipop or carriage lights dusk to dawn. Just lighting inside porch lights won’t do it. Drive through our community after dark and see each lit lollipop light. It will make you proud of living in plat 4/5. We even have a member of the Board who has volunteered his time to check each faulty light at the owner’s request and in most cases makes it operable again. Continued on Page 4

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PLAT 4/5 RAMBLINGS

Editor Bonnie Wentz 6296 Dusenburg Rd. Delray Beach, FL 33484 717-968-0699 wentzsg@supernet.com

Associate Editors Linda Solomon 498-9338 Cathy Mowers Advertising Director Betty Brownell 900-7002 Distribution Allen Rossman 901-3002 Harvey Lazaroff 498-8691

Contributors to the Newsletter:

Betty Brownell ~ Dennis Michalic ~ Iris Pavey

2019 PLAT 4/5 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS

President Sy Weiss 381-4456 Vice Pres. Bill Yesowitch 502-905-7973 Secretary Bernie Rosenberg 499-1673 Treasurer Sheila Lane 381-7725 COMMITTEES Alliance Dennis Michalic 270-7211 Sheila Lane 381-7725 Architectural Iris Pavey 498-1375 Inspection Dennis Michalic 270-7211 Alan Kaplan 270-7105 Interviews ** Bill Yesowitch 502-905-7973 Alan Kaplan 270-7105 Parliamentarian Bill Yesowitch 502-905-7973 Lakes & Canals Russ Mayer 248-535-4710 Lights Dennis Michalic *270-7211 Mike Montemurno *239-6844 Maintenance Russ Mayer 248-535-4710 Hal Lechner *498-3135 Pest Control Dennis Michalic 270-7211 Ramblings Bonnie Wentz *717-968-0699 Linda Solomon *498-9338 Roads Mike Montemurno *239-6844 Website Alan Shwartz *376-4040 www.delrayvillas45.com 55+ Bill Yesowitch 502-905-7973 We Care Don Daugherty 561-703-5975 Paul Mirsky 917-684-9115 Welcoming Diane Weiss *381-4456 Pat Lazaroff 498-8691

RECREATION ASSOCIATION MEMBERS

Pool Tony Costa 508-801-3300 Pat Lazaroff 498-8691 Joan Rosenberg 499-1673

* Non-Board Members

**All interviews for anyone moving into Plat 4/5 will be held on Thursdays.

NEIGHBOR ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Do you need N.A.P.?

Please contact Dennis Michalic (chair)

561-270-7211

YELLOW DOT PROGRAM Got the Dot?

It could save your life! Contact Dennis Michalic

561-270-7211

Yellow Dot

THAT’S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR

If you have any questions, would like to volunteer, or if you need assistance, (at any time) contact Camille Montemurno (561-239-6844) or Bill Yesowitch (502-905-7973). Remember – That’s What Friends Are For is here to assist our residents!

In memory of Board member and friend, Carol Mechalic, Ronna Townsend is offering her Notary Public Services free to all members of Plat 4/5. She is licensed and bonded. Call: 732-501-1029

DELRAY VILLAS WE CARE

FOR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT CALL:

PLAT 4/5 Don Daugherty 561-504-5594 Paul Mirsky 917-684-9115

PET DECALS Palm Beach County Fire Rescue has made available pet decals to indicate the presence of any pets in the home during an emergency. They suggest a decal for both the front and rear of your residence.

Contact Dennis Michalic

561-270-7211

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Anniversaries

Happy Birthday

WELCOME NEW NEIGHBORS

HOLIDAY GREETINGS

We are now collecting for the 2019 holidays. If you would like to participate and wish your Plat 4/5 neighbors and friends “Happy Holidays in three newsletters in 2019-April, September and December, see form below.

Please complete this form and submit with $3 to: Bonnie Wentz, Ramblings Editor, 6296 Dusenburg Rd. Delray Beach, FL 33484. Make checks payable to DV Plat 4/5 HOA.

Name(s) (as you want it to appear in the Holiday Greetings)

Your Name

DV Address

Jeanie Saunders Joe LaCorte

Joe has been a long-standing and prominent member of our community and has taken on the job of becoming a Board Member as well. Joe is currently in rehab and trying to get back to his old wonderful self! Please keep him and his wife, Judy, who has not left his side, in your prayers.

10/1 Tony & Fran Costa 10/11 Joe & Judy Piccolomini 10/13 John & Pat Ventura 10/18 Mayer & Edzia Koblenc 10/30 Harvey & Patti Lazaroff

10/1 Iris Pavey 10/6 Ursula Feller 10/9 Gail Levitt Martin Nunberg 10/10 Rena Farber Maria Hanes Ron Wright 10/13 Natalie Markowitz 10/14 Dennis Michalic 10/15 Jerry Garf 10/16 Mildred Adamo 10/17 Roslyn Farrell 10/28 Lenore Rosenblum 10/29 Harvey Lazaroff Marlene Mirsky

Columbus Day October 14

Halloween October 31

October 8

October 24

Marilyn Fernandez 6084 Dusenburg Rd.

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ARCHITECTURAL - FOLLOW THE RULES

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

ANY QUESTIONS Call Iris Pavey 498-1375 Architectural Chairman

GARDEN CHORES

October Chores by Betty Brownell

Plat 4/5 remembers

We offer condolences to the friends and family of our friends and neighbors

Linda Weinberg Wife of Ron

May their memories be for a blessing.

• Time to fertilize trees and shrubs – the last of the

three done annually. • A wide range of herbs can be planted from seed or

as transplants this month. • Easy vegetable crops to plant now include beans,

broccoli, carrots, collards, lettuce, green onions, peppers, radishes, spinach and tomatoes.

• Palms have unique nutritional needs. Select a fertilizer that contains controlled release nitrogen, potassium and magnesium.

Plat 4/5 is also going through a period of bringing our dog population down to a reasonable size that is in concurrence with our By-laws which states one dog per family and no dog over 20 lbs. (with ESA exceptions). Most importantly, each animal must be inoculated against rabies and other diseases on a time frame determined by you and your veterinarian. Furthermore, every home buyer purchased their home with full knowledge of our pet rule and some then proceeded to change this rule to their likings of multiple dogs and sizes. Our By-laws have now been updated, empowering us to remove these animals without consequences. And finally, our elections are coming up in December at our annual meeting. This is where you, the membership can have your say in who you will trust to run your community so we do not have to resort to a property management company to do so, which will raise your maintenance payments considerably. You need to attend this meeting to hear what every candidate will have to say about their qualifications to become a member of the Board of Directors. You will need to make a qualified decision on who you will cast your ballot for. Making a non-educated decision is not only foolish; it could be costly to your bank accounts. Plat 4/5 has set an example for those living in other plats. You need to feel proud of this accomplishment, and each and every one of us needs to live in Harmony with each other.

Continued from Page 1 by Bernie Rosenberg Pet Reminder by Bernie Rosenberg Each Plat 4/5 pet owner received a notice dated September 1st, asking that an attached updated Pet Registration Form be completed in its entirety, and submitted to me along with the latest Veterinary report showing the animal, dog or cat, has received and is current, with all of its mandatory inoculations. We asked that this be done by November 1st, so there is still ample time to comply, and this is just a friendly reminder to those few who still haven’t sent in their report. As I said in my mailing, you can mail in your forms or you

can drop them off on my porch at 6328 Overland Drive, in the

DV mailbox affixed to the wall just inside my screen door.

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Club Name AFTER 6 SOCIAL CLUB Date/Time Wednesday, October 2 7:00 PM Where “A” Building Topic Meeting & Entertainment Collation Refreshments will be served Dues will be $20 for the 2020 year

Club Name CITIZEN OBSERVER PATROL-C.O.P. Date Time Wednesday, October 2 9:30 AM Where “B” Building - Viking Room Topic Training Collation Breakfast - Bagels & coffee will be served

Club Name DEBORAH Date Time Thursday, October 17 12 Noon Where “A” Building Topic Business meeting and entertainment Collation Bagel and coffee Deborah supports the Deborah Heart Hospital in New Jersey. People who can not afford to pay for their procedures are helped for free.

Club Name NA’AMAT USA Date Time Monday, October 7 9:00 AM Where “A” Building Topic Short business meeting Collation Bagels and coffee will be served Planning a card party for December 11, 2019. Watch for information

Delray Book Club

The Book Club meets on the first Monday of every month at 1-2 PM in the Arts and Crafts Room of the “B” Building. Books will be available at the Hagen Ranch Library. You must ask for the book by its title.

2019 List

OCT 7- A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles

NOV 4 - In The Shadow Of The Banyan by Vaddey Ratner

DEC 2 - House Rules by Jody Picoult

Leader, Elaine Guanci 770-630-7367

DELRAY VILLAS CLUB NEWS

October activity:

October 12:

50s, 60s & 70s Dance

Catered by TooJay’s Serving Sliders, Salad and

Coleslaw

For information: Contact Diane Weiss

754-264-2823

DELRAY VILLAS CRAFTS Thursday arts & crafts will be at 12:30 PM every week with Jon & Doris Fagin and Kathe Helbig. Also, every 2nd & 4th Wednesday at 6:30 PM as scheduled with Kathe Helbig. Friday 9:30-Noon, Painting with Jon.

See the clubs page on Facebook: “Delray Villas Crafts!”

Sign-up sheets in lobby of “B” Building and additional information in the Rec News.

Tennis

Tennis Players wanted for friendly play every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:30 to 9:00 AM on our beautifully refinished courts. Please join us any day you can, no commitment of days. All levels, mostly mixed doubles depending on who participates. Come get some exercise and join a good group. Just show up and bring a friend. All are welcome.

Canasta Club (Mahjong Groups also welcome)

Every Thursday evening at 7 pm B Building – Card Room

ALL PLAYER LEVELS WELCOME!

Please bring your own playing materials! Established Foursomes are encouraged!

Please note new start time above!

If you have questions, please feel free to call

Dianne Stevens 413-222-7866 Peg Donahue 561-908-2004

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Hello neighbors and friends, Oct brings Snowbirds back to FL and much more activity in our community. As you read this, I will be preparing to return to my friends in Delray Villas after an exciting summer. Jim and I went on our bucket list trip in our fifth wheel RV. We left PA on May 14 to meet friends who we have camped with for over forty years. We met them in Kansas and from there started our adventure. We traveled to Colorado and through mountain passes covered with snow and sleet! That part of the journey was scary. Not realizing the extremes in temperatures when we went up to Pikes Peak (elevation 14,115 feet) , it was seventy degrees at the campground and in the thirties and snowing when we got to the top. Jim was not happy wearing his shorts. Also, in CO we visited Mesa Verde National Park and Four Corners Monument which is the only place in the US where four states intersect: Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Colorado. Then on to Utah, Arches National Park and Zion National Park. Arizona’s highlights were the Grand Canyon and the Petrified Forest along with Sedona, Prescott and Jerome. Our visit to Las Vegas was rather shocking. I now understand the expression, “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas”. I never imagined that girls could walk the streets wearing “pasties” and almost nonexistent panties. Next stop was Death Valley with temps around one hundred and twenty degrees. Sequoia, Kings Canyon, Yosemite and Redwood were the national parks we visited in California in addition to touring San Francisco, where I experienced my first cable car ride. Oregon is home to beautiful Crater Lake, Oregon Dunes and Arcadia Beach. The water in Oregon and Washington state is so crystal clear and the air is refreshing. Olympic National Park was stunning but my favorite place we visited was Cape Flattery which is the furthest northwest point of the contiguous United States. After a mile hike through the forest on gravel and boardwalk trails, we emerged to see a magnificent view of Tatoosh Island with a lighthouse. The combination of the pounding Pacific surf and the sounds of the birds is almost surreal. This site is managed by the Makah tribe and is not commercialized. Snoqualmie Falls, Gig Harbor, Seattle, Mount Rainier, Spokane and Glacier National Park were some of our stops in Washington state. While visiting Little Bighorn Battlefield in Montana I was most saddened when we took a tour from one of the Native American guides and he described the way of life of the early tribes and how our government forced them to reside on reservations. After seeing this wonderous open land I can only imagine how difficult that transition was for them. Wyoming’s landscape is quite diverse. Some parts of it reminded me of the Painted Desert. Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks were equally impressive. We then headed east for a visit with our daughter and family in ND. That time is always cherished as there is never enough time with family. All in all, we traveled almost 11,000 miles and visited nineteen National Parks. I now have a new appreciation for the lyrics to the song, “America The Beautiful”, which was originally a poem written by Katharine Lee Bates after her visit to the top of Pikes Peak. I feel blessed to have experienced the beauty of our country and to be back in FL with my friends and neighbors in Delray Villas. A special thank you to Linda Solomon for taking over as editor while I was traveling. Until next month, be happy and healthy!

From the Editor Bonnie Wentz

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LET THEM KNOW! If you patronize one of our vendors, let them know that you saw their ad in our newsletter and thank them for supporting us!

Community Channel 8001

Is up and running!

If you are a new resident and are not connected to 8001, the only way to get connected is to email Alan Shwartz at Alan.Delrayvillas45@Yahoo.Com with your name and AT&T account number. It generally takes 3 to 4 days to connect.

Ramblings Delray Villas Plat 4/5 Ramblings Editor

6296 Dusenburg Road

Delray Beach, FL 33484

October 2019 Issue 353

Keep up-to-date with the happenings in our plat, and enjoy beautiful music playing softly in the background at the same time, even if you're on the phone, eating a meal or even ironing clothes. Tune your TV to channel 8001 and enjoy our community channel. If you don't receive it, contact Alan Shwartz @561-376-4040. He is the only one who can activate it.

IMPORTANT NEWS FROM THE BOARD

Fobs for entering into the pool and exercise area will be given out at all of the Plat HOA Meetings or contact Judy Clemon 561-496-0861. BUT - DON’T THROW AWAY YOUR OLD KEY - It is the only way to get into the Bocce and Shuffleboard Shed!

New Waste Collection Guidelines Effective October 1, 2019

What to Expect: Palm Beach County is going Automated.

Customers will receive a new cart prior to October 1, 2019 that will be serviced by specialized trucks equipped with cart tipping equipment. You will not incur any additional expense and the hauler will be responsible for the repair/or replacement of the cart.

• All garbage must be placed inside the cart to be collected.

• Garbage collection will be provided 2 days a week.

• Do not use your new cart before October 1, 2019.

• Detailed cart and collection guidelines will be attached to your new cart for your review. Bulk Service will be provided 1 day per week and limited to no more than 3 items.

• Bulk items include appliances, furniture and other large household items

• Bulk service will be provided on 1 of your regular collection days.

• If you have more than 3 items, contact SWA Customer Service at 561-697-2700 for an estimate. Construction and Demolition Debris (C&D) will be limited to 2 cubic yards per week.

• C&D will be collected on your scheduled Bulk Service day.

• C&D must be containerized (in cans or bags) weighing less than 50 pounds.

• Containerized C&D material exceeding 2 cubic yards will be tagged and not removed.

• When you hire a contractor, make sure they include removal in their quote!

New Yard Waste Collection Guidelines Effective October 1, 2019

What to Expect:

• Debris other than palm fronds and tree branches should be containerized.

• Tree branches and palm fronds should be neatly stacked in a pile not to exceed 6 cubic yards. Branches must be cut into pieces not to exceed 6 feet in length, 6 inches in diameter and weigh no more than 50 pounds.

• Palm fronds can be any length.

• Piles that exceed 6 cubic yards will be tagged and photographed and the information sent to SWA Customer Service. It will be your responsibility to arrange removal by contacting SWA Customer Service at 561-697-2700 or making other arrangements.

• When you hire a commercial landscaper, make sure they include removal in their quote!

Additional information on the web (www.swa.org) or contact Customer Service at 561-697-2700.