Saturday, March 6, 2010

Don't throw rocks if you live in a glass house."

BOARD MEMBERS LEVY $1,600 FINE -- BUT IGNORE OWN VIOLATIONS!
MANAGER WILLS EXPLANATIONS ARE EXCUSES -- NOT FACTS

An Opinion By Jan Bergemann
President, Cyber Citizens For Justice, Inc.

Published March 1, 2010

Many board members and managers of community associations are really working hard to make a laughing stock out of themselves. The latest story of the "folks in charge" making little or no sense happened in SUMMERFIELD/RIVERWALK VILLAGE ASSOCIATION, INC. in Bradenton.

And the media is having a field day:

Lakewood Ranch board holds firm on landscaping rules

Woman fined by HOA for yard decorations (VIDEO)

Residents spar in Ranch ‘Deco-Gate’

Lakewood Ranch woman fined $1,600 for yard

Summerfield Resident Challenges HOA Rules

It seems the words "SELECTIVE ENFORCEMENT" are virtually unknown in this community and especially among the members of its "leadership."

Alan Roth, a District 1 supervisor whose wife is on the Summerfield/Riverwalk Homeowners Association's deed compliance committee, was totally upset when called upon the fact that his lawn was violating the same rules as the owner who got fined $1,600 for his lawn violation. That really didn't sit well with Roth -- and he more or less blamed the owner who took the pictures showing his violations. Instead of acknowledging his own violations, Roth blamed the person who got fined and came up with the disingenuous statement: “If you don’t like the rules of any club, join another club.”

My suggestion sounds a little different: "If your club is run by morons, kick out the morons!"

Why is it that many board members always think that the rules only apply to the lowly homeowners, but not to the so-called leadership?

Incidents like this are pretty common in community associations since Florida failed to create any regulation for the estimated 2.5 million homes within mandatory homeowners' associations (See OPPAGA REPORT).

The icing on the cake in this case was supplied by Cynthia Wills, CMCA, AMS, Director of Community Associations. When the owner, who was fined $1,600, showed up in front of the kangaroo court with the fancy name of "DEED COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE" with witnesses to defend her case, two of these witnesses were kicked out because "they were not homeowners." Coming back to following rules, the rules don't say that witnesses have to be deeded homeowners. Meaning these folks are not only violating their own rules, they are as well making up rules when it fits their purpose.

The owner, rightfully upset that her witnesses were kicked out dared to ask Manager Wills for the rules that allowed her witnesses to be kicked out. Since there were no such rules in place, Wills came up with a response that would have most likely made a second grader proud:

From: CWill@lwrtownhall.com
Sent: 2/25/2010 3:49:14 P.M. Eastern Standard Time
Subj: RE: Request for Clarification 3rd request

By the very fact that a homeowners association is not a public entity, but rather a private entity, makes meetings of that association private. It is not in the documents.

Sincerely,

Cynthia Wills, CMCA, AMS
Director of Community Associations
8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
941-907-0202 phone 941-907-0211 fax

cynthia.wills@lwrtownhall.com
Monday - Thursday, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

That surely leaves us all with one important unanswered question: "Shouldn't the members of the Board and the Compliance Committee be the first ones to be in compliance with the rules?"

This surely isn't the first time that I have heard complaints about Cynthia Wills, who has been described as “arrogant” by more than one owner. Actually, one owner described her as "the Queen Bee using the association as her kingdom, treating homeowners like her serfs!"

Wills' management style has created a rash of resignations in "Town Hall". Employees "resigning" from Town Hall called her style "abusive, cruel and harassing." The "OPEN LETTER" speaks for itself. It was sent to IDA on December 10, 2009 by one of the employees who resigned.

"Making up rules" seems to be only too common with this association's board and management. They already ran afoul with the Commission on Human Relations ("FCHR"). Cynthia Wills was the named defendant in a LAW-SUIT filed by the Florida Attorney General. The lawsuit alleged that defendants engaged in discriminatory housing practices in violation of § 760.37, Florida Statutes (2006), based on interference, coercion, or intimidation. The defendants settled the lawsuit out of court.

This case started out with a notice of violation of the "Business on Premises" rule. The notice stated the rule "does not permit a regular employee working out of the home." Actually, they only created the rule -- retroactively -- when they found out that such a rule didn't exist and they really had no rule disallowing a regular employee.

Imagine you moved -- by mistake -- into one of these communities where the leadership thinks that they can act as dictators. Isn't that a horrible thought?

Add the fact that Representatives Ambler (H 115) and Sachs and Senator Fasano (H1317/S1196) are pushing bills that would allow again the enforcement of fines, levied by these kangaroo courts, using liens and foreclosure.

That surely opens up the question:
Where do we have the bigger morons: In our community associations or in Tallahassee?

Is the Florida air causing these mental breakdowns –
or are we just living in a big loony bin?

Stamp Malfunction

The Postal Services created a stamp with a picture of President Obama on it. The Postal Service noticed that the stamp was not sticking to envelopes. This enraged the President, who demanded a full investigation. After a month of testing and $1.73 million in congressional spending, a special Presidential commission presented the following findings:

1.The stamp is in perfect order.

2.There is nothing wrong with the glue.

3. People are spitting on the wrong side.

I Miss Bill Clinton

It doesn't matter what party you belong to - this is hilarious. From a show on Canadian TV, there was a black comedian who said he misses Bill Clinton.

"Yep, that's right - I miss Bill Clinton! He was the closest thing we ever got to having a black man as President.

Number 1 - He played the sax..

Number 2 - He smoked weed.

Number 3 - He had his way with ugly white women.

Even now? Look at him... His wife works, and he doesn't! And, he gets a check from the government every month.

Manufacturers announced today that they will be stocking America 'S shelves this week with " Clinton Soup," in honor of one of the nations' distinguished men. It consists primarily of a weenie in hot water.

Chrysler Corporation is adding a new car to its line to honor Bill Clinton. The Dodge Drafter will be built in Canada.

When asked what he thought about foreign affairs, Clinton replied, "I don't know, I never had one."

The Clinton revised judicial oath: "I solemnly swear to tell the truth as I know it, the whole truth as I believe it to be, and nothing but what I think you need to know."

Clinton will be recorded in history as the only President to do Hanky Panky between the Bushes."

Friday, March 5, 2010

Sailwind Condo Assn. loses money to embezzler

Article Courtesy of The Gulf Breeze News
By Joe Culpepper
Published March 5, 2010

A Gulf Breeze condominium association is refocusing its oversight practices after an estimated $114,000 was embezzled from its coffers by a former business manager.

Tina Dianne Mitchell, 40, of Pensacola, faces between 19 and 210 years in state prison when she is sentenced in Escambia County Circuit Court on Monday, March 15. Mitchell pleaded guilty Feb. 16 to embezzling more than $856,000 from five area homeowners associations – including Sailwind Condominium Association of Gulf Breeze – between 2006 and 2009 while she worked for two Pensacola area homeowner association management companies.

The woman pleaded guilty to three counts of money laundering and five counts of grand theft. According to the State Attorney’s Office, Mitchell engaged in a continuing scheme whereby she stole money from Sabine Yacht and Racquet Club, Heron’s Forest Property Owners Association, Inc., Bayview Terrace and Bay Wind Homeowner Associations.

Montgomery Management Associates, which employed Mitchell, first notified Sailwind of improprieties it discovered in March 2009. It rescinded its management representation and was replaced by Barrons Realty of Gulf Breeze.

“We didn’t pay attention,” Sailwind Condominiums Association Board Vice President Joe Concannon admitted. “We did not review the monthly bank statements, and she kept assuring us everything was fine.

“She was pretty good at covering everything up. She would make up fake income tax submissions, statements from banks, all kinds of fake stuff to make the books balance. The money was either going into her pocket or floating around between several associations. She had complete control through her company on all transactions or any activity.”

According to state prosecutor Troy Bouk, Mitchell wrote numerous checks of between $2,800 and $4,800 mostly to a joint account on her husband’s professional maintenance business account, which she also managed. She then would make withdrawals or expenditures including massive amounts of Mary Kay cosmetics, which she sold.

She drove a pink Cadillac that signified her elite status as a Mary Kay representative.

“In order to cover up her scheme,” Bouk said, “she drained some of the homeowners association accounts so badly that the HOAs were bouncing checks when they should have had several thousand dollars in their accounts. This was just after hurricanes Ivan and Dennis, and the HOAs were receiving large insurance payments. The insurance money would be deposited into their accounts, and that was sort of like a feeding frenzy for her.”

Concannon said Sailwind’s losses weren’t as severe as some of the other HOAs.

The association received a $50,000 reimbursement from its insurance company that wasn’t the result of a claim. That money apparently was skimmed, and Sailwind had to arrange incremental insurance payments for 2009 instead of a lump-sum advance payment.

“The hardship money we had put aside in reserves for roofs, shingles, siding, driveways and numerous repair needs . . . that money’s pretty much gone,” Concannon said.

“We haven’t had to have any special assessments. We haven’t raised the condo fee, and we haven’t eliminated anything. It’s just that the nest-egg that we had built is gone.”

Concannon said Mitchell also stole large, undetermined amounts of money from Sailwind’s coin-operated laundry service.

“There are no records of where that money went,” he said.

Treasurer Sue Miller is now closely monitoring Sailwind’s bank account on a regular basis.

Bouk said Montgomery Associates was a victim of sorts, too.

“They are now on the hook for all the wrongs she’s done because she was working for them,” the prosecutor said. “During the execution of her job duties, she defrauded a lot of people. I think there are civil lawsuits going in all directions.

“Montgomery Associates, as far as we know, never had any money stolen from them. But in terms of preponderance, they were victims.”

A call to Montgomery Associates owner Robert Montgomery seeking comment was not returned.

Woman pleads guilty to embezzlement of $856K

SPELLING LESSON

The last 4 letters in American is ... I CAN

The last 4 letters in Republican is ... I CAN

The last 4 letters in Democrats is ... RATS

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Villagers to lose their indoor pool

Article Courtesy of The Daily Commercial
By DAVID DONALD
Published February 8, 2009

THE VILLAGES -- Lillian Campagnola, 73, exercises in the indoor heated pool at The Villages Wellness Center several times a week.

Because she's easily dehydrated, she can't participate in many outdoor activities. The pool is one of the only places the Villager can continue her exercise routine without getting dehydrated.

Plans to close the pool in June when the Wellness Center moves to the La Reina building in Spanish Springs will leave many residents with medical conditions without a place to exercise, she said.

"All we want is the pool to be maintained," she said, "even if that means charging memberships."

A letter sent to members from the Wellness Center last month stated the center was moving from its location near The Villages Regional Hospital on U.S. Highway 441 to expand its services. The new center will feature more exercise machines, classes and massage therapy services.

"With our growth in membership and utilization, a larger facility is much needed and this new location provides our members with numerous advantages," Terry Upton, general manager of the center, wrote in the letter. "While our new facility does offer many advantages, it does not provide for a swimming pool or hot tub. Knowing that some of our members enjoy those services only, we will refund the remaining balance on any membership if so requested."

Upton did not return calls for comment.

The center's pool is the only indoor heated pool in the huge retirement community. Those with skin irritations, joint problems and conditions like fibromyalgia (a muscle and connective tissue disorder) will have to go somewhere else to continue their routine, said Campagnola.

There are pools in other surrounding communities, but some residents can't drive to Leesburg or Belleview in Marion County because of their medical problems, she said.

Campagnola has gathered more than 150 signatures to ask the developers of The Villages to consider keeping the pool.

What the developers intend to do with the Wellness Center and the pool is a mystery to residents.

Villages spokesman Gary Lester could not be reached for comment.

Both homeowners associations in The Villages are picking up the pool issue.

Joe Gorman, president of the Property Owners Association, said they intend to pursue the issue. A lot of people moved to The Villages especially because they had access to an indoor pool, he said.

"We're concerned," Gorman said. "It does affect more than just a handful of people."

The Villages Homeowners Association is actively working with the Wellness Center and other entities to explore what the cost would be to build an aquatic center with a heated pool, said Roger Kass, president of the association, in a voicemail.

Ruthie Kelly, 78, who's had two strokes, said she and other residents plan broach the issue with the Amenities Authority when they meet on Feb. 11 at 1:30 p.m. to ask them to consider enclosing certain heated pools within The Villages.

Villagers pay monthly amenities fees to pay for facilities and services such as heated pools, community centers and activities throughout the community.

A member of the Wellness Center since 1999, Kelly uses the pool several times a week to exercise. Kelly said there must be an alternative for residents like herself.

"You're not going to displace these people," said Kelly. "It's a matter of health."

CDD COMMITTEE

Community Development Districts are getting more and more popular among politicians, developers and the whole connected industry. Local politicians love them, figuring they get all the future property taxes without having to invest anything. Developers can create their own little kingdoms without being supervised. They can write their own ticket and make huge profits without any big risks to them. The public bonds will finance all the necessary investments and if financial losses can't be avoided the homes of the people are the collateral for possible losses. Miscalculation from developers can be covered with money from the homeowners.

As in most cases the idea behind creating Community Development Districts is really good. But lack of supervision from the government agencies, which initially created these communities within communities, and the lack of enforcement of the existing Statutes, has definitely made many people think twice about the advantages of these developments.

Read the contents of these WebPages and support the demand for better legislation and especially enforcement of already existing Statutes. Homeowners just don't have the finances to battle rich developers in civil courts. Since the government sees fit to create these districts, they should please enforce the laws coming with it.

In Florida Community Development Districts are regulated by FS 180

My new Truck

I bought a new Chevy Avalanche

And returned to the dealer yesterday
Because I couldn't get the radio to work.

The salesman explained that the radio was voice activated.

'Nelson,' the salesman said to the radio.

The radio replied, 'Ricky or Willie?'

'Willie!' he continued and 'On The Road Again'

Came from the speakers.

Then he said, 'Ray Charles!', and in an instant

Georgia On My Mind' replaced Willie Nelson.
I drove away happy, and for the next few days,

Every time I'd say, 'Beethoven,'

I'd get beautiful classical music, and if I said,

Beatles,' I'd get one of their awesome songs.

Yesterday, some guy ran a red light

And nearly creamed my new truck,

But I swerved in time to avoid him.

I yelled, 'Ass Hole!'

Immediately the radio responded with,

"Ladies and gentlemen,

The President of The

United States"

Damn I love this truck...

OBITUARY

OBITUARY



Born 1776, Died 2008

Professor Joseph Olson of Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul , Minnesota , points out some interesting facts concerning last November's Presidential election:
* Number of States won by: Obama: 19 McCain: 29
* Square miles of land won by: Obama: 580,000 McCain: 2,427,000
* Population of counties won by: Obama: 127 million McCain: 143 million

Murder rate per 100,000 residents in counties won by:

Obama: 13.2 McCain: 2.1

Professor Olson adds: "In aggregate, the map of the territory McCain won was mostly the land owned by the taxpaying citizens of the country.

Obama territory mostly encompassed those citizens living in low income tenements and living off various forms of government welfare..."

Olson believes the United States is now somewhere between the "complacency and apathy" phase of Professor Tyler's definition of democracy, with some forty percent of the nation's population already having reached the "governmental dependency" phase.

If Congress grants amnesty and citizenship to twenty million criminal invaders called illegal’s and they vote, then we can say goodbye to the USA in fewer than five years.

If you are in favor of this, then by all means, delete this message.

If you are not, then pass this along to help everyone realize just how much is at stake, knowing that apathy is the greatest danger to our freedom.

MISSING RECORDS

Ah, sorry to bother you Mr. Obama, Sir....

Well, listen, anyway, I can't seem to get some information I need to wrap this up. These things seem to either be "Not released" or "Not available." I'm sure it's just an oversight or glitch or something, so if you could you tell me where these things are I have them written down here somewhere -- oh wait. I'll just read it to you.

Could you please help me find these things,

1. Occidental College records -- Not released
2. Columbia College records -- Not released
3. Columbia Thesis paper -- "Not available"
4. Harvard College records -- Not released
5. Selective Service Registration -- Not released
6.
Medical records -- Not released
7. Illinois State Senate schedule -- Not available
8. Your Illinois State Senate records -- Not available
9. Law practice client list -- Not released
10. Certified Copy of original Birth certificate -- Not released
11. Embossed, signed paper Certification of Live Birth -- Not released
12. Record of your baptism -- Not available

13. Why your wife, Michelle, can no longer practice law as an attorney? (Insurance Fraud?_

14. Why your wife has 22 assistants, when other First Ladies had one?

15. Why were you getting "foreign student aid" as a college student?

16.. Which countries "passport" did you have when you visited Pakistan in 1981?

17. As a senator with no experience, who really funded your Presidential campaign?

Oh and one more thing Mr. President, I can't seem to find any articles you published as editor of the Harvard Law Review, or as a Professor at the University of Chicago. Can you explain that to me, Sir?

Oh, but hey -- listen! I know you're busy! If this is too much for you right now -- I mean -- tell you what. I'll come back tomorrow. Give you some time to get these things together, you know? I mean, I know you're busy. I'll just let myself out. I'll be back tomorrow... And the day after. . ..
What's that Mr. President? Who wants to know these things?
We the People of the United States of America ! You know, the ones that vote.

beware of scam

Just got scammed outta $25! Bought Tiger Woods DVD entitled "My favorite 18 holes".

Turns out it's about golf. Damn Waste of money.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Paul Pontious is a lair.

How on earth could Paul Pontious get elected to the HOA when in fact he was breaking the Florida law on lotteries by having a 50/50 at Bingo. Not only that, he was spending the money on repairs on Lake Ashton and the Florida law says money must go to charities. He admitted he was spending the money for Lake Ashton by the article he wrote in the LA Times. Again he broke the law. When he was president of the HOA he sign a new covenants that says no smoking outside the main Ballroom door. On any Bingo night you can't see five feet ahead of you when you walk out the front door. I complain to Joe Hunter and of course he won't do nothing about the no smoking covenants because he is a good friend of Paul and he told me to get hold of George Flint. I E-mail George twice and received no reply. Just goes to prove they worship this lair and crook. Paul also complain to Joe Hunter that I was taken water from the small pond next to my house and would you believe I receive a letter from Joe to stop it. Also Paul told Joe I was putting the lakeashtontalk business card on Golf Carts and again I got a letter from Joe Hunter. But the story doesn't end there, I was in Boston on the day they said I did it. I still have my flight ticket to prove I was not at Lake Ashton. Big Joe Hunter ban me from using the club house for ten days. Poor Joe, I was in Boston for a month. I guess you got your wish. What a bunch of loses. How can anyone believe what this idiot says. What a bunch of idiots and liars. As for Bingo Paul, nothing was done to correct his mistake. I guess Bingo Paul walks on water.

Paul stole the Bingo game from Jessie Ayres saying someone from the HOA must be on the Bingo committee. What a liars.

Paul told his wife this job being on the HOA committee was just too much and I'm not going to run any more. Guess what, he did run. What a lair.

Paul you are a very hard guy to get along with, this is your second marriage and your step children don't care too much for you either. There are a lot of people here that don't care too much for you also. There are just too many names to list. By the way why did you accused Jessie of stealing money from Bingo when in fact you told all of us in the pool room one night that you had $30,00 of Bingo money in your pocket. Who is stealing what from whom?????

I an requesting that an investigation of Bingo Paul Pontious be made and also he must resign from the CDD committee before he gets everyone in trouble with his big mouth.

An audit was file with the state of Florida that no record of any kind was given to the new board members about money on hand. What is going on here?????

Pontious is now picking on my personal life, now he leaves me no choice but to pick on his personal life. What is wrong with you Paul, Are you still going around calling everyone a idiot and E-Mailing people about their personal life.

IDIOTS

I was told there are many idiots like Paul Pontious living here at Lake Ashton. Could you supply me the names. Thank-you

Luke ''The Drifter'' says:

"We Americans got so tired of
being thought of as dumb by the rest of the world that we went to the polls last November and removed all doubt."

Three dead bodies

Three dead bodies turn up at the mortuary..., all with very BIG smiles on their faces. The coroner calls the police to tell them what has happened.

The Coroner tells the Inspector, "The first body is a 72-year old Frenchman. He died of heart failure while with his mistress..., hence the enormous smile."

"The second body is an Irishman, 25 years of age. He won a thousand dollars on the lottery and spent it all on whisky. Died of alcohol poisoning..., hence the smile."

The Inspector asked, "What of the third body?"

"Ah," says the coroner, "This is the most unusual case: Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, 66, struck by lightning."

"Why is she smiling?" asks the Inspector.

"She thought she was having her picture taken."

TO PEE OR NOT TO PEE

TO PEE OR NOT TO PEE --Words of wisdom from an unknown person:

Like most folks in this country, I have a job. I work, they pay me. I pay my taxes & the government distributes my taxes as it sees fit.

In order to get that paycheck, in my case, I am required to pass a random urine test (with which I have no problem).

What I do have a problem with is the distribution of my taxes to people who don't have to pass a urine test.

So, here is my question: Shouldn't one have to pass a urine test to get a welfare check because I have to pass one to earn it for them?

Please understand, I have no problem with helping people get back on their feet. I do, on the other hand, have a problem with helping someone sitting on their BUTT----doing drugs while I work.

Can you imagine how much money each state would save if people had to pass a urine test to get a public assistance check?

I guess we could call the program "URINE OR YOU'RE OUT"!

P.S. Just a thought, all politicians should have to pass a urine test too!

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

THIS INFO COMES FROM CANADA FREE PRESS.COM...

IT'S ABOUT MICHELLE OBAMA SPENDING LIKE CRAZY ON 22 PERSONAL ASSISTANTS WHO HELP WITH HER SOCIAL LIFE, WHILE HILIARY HAD THREE, EVERY OTHER FIRST LADY IN HISTORY HAD ONE, AND MAMIE EISENHOWER DREW MONEY FROM HER HUSBAND'S SALARY FOR HER ONE ASSISTANT, RATHER THAN USE TAX MONEY.
THIS ALSO CLEARLY SHOWS HOW THE OBAMA'S SEE GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS. IT IS A BIG PIE. SEE MICHELLE'S QUOTE JUST BELOW. KEEP GOING TO THE END...IT IS A FAST READ...YOU WILL BE AMAZED AT WHAT SHE IS DOING... SHE IS DOING THIS IN THE MIDST OF A GREAT RECESSION WHEN SHE SHOULD BE SETTING THE RIGHT EXAMPLE... WHY THE AMERICAN MEDIA REFUSES TO PICK UP ON THIS IS BEYOND ME...

About Michelle :

Written by Dr. Paul L. Williams

"In my own life in my own small way, I have tried to give back to this country that has given me so much," she said. "See, that's why I left a job at a big law firm for a career in public service, "...
Michelle Obama

No, Michele Obama does not get paid to serve as the First Lady and she doesn't perform any official duties. But this hasn't deterred her from hiring an unprecedented number of staffers to cater to her every whim and to satisfy her every request in the midst of the Great Recession.

Just think, Mary Lincoln was taken to task for purchasing china for the White House during the Civil War. And Mamie Eisenhower had to shell out the salary for her personal secretary from her husband's salary.

Total Personal Staff members for other first ladies paid by taxpayers:

Mamie Eisenhower: One-- paid for personally out of President's salary.

Jackie Kennedy: One

Roseline Carter: One

Barbara Bush: One

Hilary Clinton: Three

Laura Bush: One

Michele Obama: Twenty-two

How things have changed! If you're one of the tens of millions of Americans facing certain destitution, earning less than subsistence wages stocking the shelves at Wal-Mart or serving up McDonald cheeseburgers, prepare to scream and then come to realize that the benefit package for these servants of Ms. Michelle are the same as members of the national security and defense departments and the bill for these assorted lackeys is paid by YOU,

John Q.Public.

Michele Obama's personal staff:

One.. $172,200 - Sher, Susan (Chief Of Staff)

Two.. $140,000 - Frye, Jocelyn C. (Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of
Policy And Projects For The First Lady)

Three.. $113,000 - Rogers, Desiree G. (Special Assistant to the President and White House
Social Secretary for Mrs. Obama)

Four.. $102,000 - Johnston, Camille Y. (Special Assistant to the President and Director of Communications
for the First Lady)

Five.. $100,000 - Winter, Melissa (Special Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief Of Staff to the First

Lady)

Six.. $90,000 - Medina , David S. (Deputy Chief Of Staff to the First Lady)

Seven.. $84,000 - Lilyveld, Catherine M. (Director and Press Secretary to the First Lady)

Eight.. $75,000 - Starkey, Frances M. (Director of Scheduling and Advance for the First Lady)

Nine.. $70,000 - Sanders, Trooper (Deputy Director of Policy and Project for the First Lady)

Ten.. $65,000 - Burnough, Erinn (Deputy Director and Deputy Social Secretary)

Eleven.. $64,000 - Reinstein, Joseph B.(Deputy Director and Deputy Social Secretary)

Twelve.. $62,000 - Goodman, Jennifer R. (Deputy Director of Scheduling and Events Coordinator For The First

Lady)

Thirteen.. $60,000 Fitz, Alan O.(Deputy Director of Advance and Trip Director for the First Lady)

Fourteen.. $57,500 - Lewis, Dana M. (Special Assistant and Personal Aide to the First Lady)

Fifteen... $52,500 - Mustaphi, Semonti M. (Associate Director and Deputy Press Secretary To The First Lady)

Sixteen.. $50,000 - Jarvis, Kristen E. (Special Assistant for Scheduling and Traveling Aide To The First Lady)

Seventeen.. $45,000 - Lechtenberg, Tyler A. (Associate Director of Correspondence For The First Lady)

Eighteen.. $43,000 - Tubman, Samanth a (Deputy Associate Director, Social Office)

Nineteen.. $40,000 - Boswell, Joseph J. (Executive Assistant to the Chief Of Staff to the First Lady)

Twenty.. $36,000 - Armbruster, Sally M. (Staff Assistant to the Social Secretary)

Twenty-One.. $35,000 - Bookey, Natalie (Staff Assistant)

Twenty-Two.. $35,000 - Jackson, Deilia A. (Deputy Associate Director of Correspondence for the First Lady)

Total.. $1,591,200 in annual salaries


There has NEVER been anyone in the White House at any time who has created such an army of staffers whose sole duties are the facilitation of the First Lady's social life.

One wonders why she needs so much help, at taxpayer expense.

Note: This does not include makeup artist Ingrid Grimes-Miles, 49, and "First Hairstylist" Johnny Wright, 31, both of whom traveled aboard Air Force One to Europe .
Copyright 2009 Canada Free Press.Com
canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/12652

Yes, I know, The Canadian Free Press had to publish this, perhaps because America no longer has a free press and the USA media is too scared that they might be considered racist or suffer at the hands of Obama.

Sorry America !

President Obama was having that one, lone, brief conversation with General McChrystal about Afghanistan .

The conversation, obviously, was not going the way the General had hoped.

President Obama could sense this, and told him, "I bet when I die, you'll piss on my grave........ ."

To which General McChrystal replied, "No Sir ! I've always said, that when I get out of the Army.......

I'LL NEVER, AGAIN, WAIT IN ANOTHER LINE !!!"































Margaret Jones
Newnan , Ga

FOR SHOCKING NEWS SEE lakeashton@yahoo.

No mail on Saturday

The U S Postal is 15 Billion Dollars in debt and must cut back. They never get there cost right. No mail on Saturday. What is this country coming to?????

Heart Attack

Subject: NEW ASPIRIN

IMPORTANT READ.....

Something that we can do to help ourselves. Nice to know. Bayer is making crystal aspirin to dissolve under the tongue. They work much faster than the tablets. []

Why keep aspirin by your bedside? About Heart Attacks

There are other symptoms of an heart attack besides the pain on the left arm. One must also be aware of an intense pain on the chin, as well as nausea and lots of sweating, however these symptoms may also occur less frequently.

Note: There may be NO pain in the chest during a heart attack. The majority of people (about 60%) who had a heart attack during their sleep, did not wake up. However, if it occurs, the chest pain may wake you up from your deep sleep.

If that happens, immediately dissolve two aspirins in your mouth and swallow them with a bit of water .

Afterwards : - phone a neighbor or a family member who lives very close by- say "heart attack!"- say that you have taken 2 aspirins..- take a seat on a chair or sofa near the front door, and wait for their arrival and...

~ do NOT lie down ~

A Cardiologist has stated that, if each person, after receiving this e-mail, sends it to 10 people, probably one life can be saved!

I have already shared the information- - What about you?

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BINGO PAUL

JESSIE STARTED BINGO WITH A LOAN FROM MANAGEMENT OF APPOX. $7000.00. THE LOAN WAS PAID BACK IN TWO YEARS WITH TWO PAYMENTS OF $3500.00.

Jesse started the Bingo game with a loan from the management of (two) $3,500 loans for a total of $7,000. With that, he bought all the equipment for Bingo and got it going. Jesse did all the hard work. He paid back all the loan money in a very short time. Paul Pontious suddenly took over the Bingo game after he told Jesse that a HOA member must be on the BINGO BOARD. At that time Paul Pontious was president of the HOA Board. He came on board to oversee Bingo. Slowly he kept asking Jesse how to operate the operations machine. Then he ask how to divide all the money, how to do this, how to do that etc. Before you know it, he knew everything. He even had his name on the Bingo account with Jesse. What a smooth operator. He even had Jesse come in to set up all the chairs and tables and Paul would come around 6:30pm. Before you know it, Paul was calling all the numbers and had taken over as BINGO president. Jesse was doing all the work and Paul was coming in at the last minute doing nothing. Now Paul is telling everyone even the CDD Board how to spend the money. Jesse got sick of Paul telling him what to do and coming in late and doing nothing. Bingo Paul loves to tell people what to do. He is a idiot, make no bones about it.

Monday, March 1, 2010

MX Attorney has been hired

He was given $5,000 retainer to work on the MX. They tried to get in touch with the developer but he is hiding under his bed. This guy is costing us lots of money and you people are still support him by eating in the restaurant. What is wrong with you all? He is stealing money from all of us and you still eat at his grill. How sick can you get? Wake up and look at the facts. What has he done to help us? Nothing

Margo Stevens is asked to resign

At the HOA meeting she got up and complain about how the MX was worded. Don't you think its just a little late to question the MX, Margo. We all know you voted for the MX. Don't you ever complain about the developer? Yes the developer who hides under his bed and refuses to talk to anyone. I just don't know how stupid one could be. Are you still eating at the developer's restaurant? Why should we help him when he doesn't help us. Margo, please stay with your knitting and resign.

Paul Pontious, money missing from Bingo.

Where is all the Bingo money Paul? I just don't understand your way of thinking. You told your wife when you was president of the HOA that you will never run again. If you lied once you will lied again. You just don't know what you are talking about. Did you know that the Bingo players come in a 4:00 0'clock. What are they doing coming in at 4pm? Paul has about 25 suckers that help this name calling idiot. I just don't know how you got enough votes to be on the committee. There are quite a few of us here that think you are in the same class as Margo Stevens. No change, dumb and stupid. I will be looking right at you at the meeting. I just like to look at dummies.

Sunday, February 28, 2010

FOR SHOCKING NEWS SEE lakeashton@yahoo.com

Bingo Paul just doesn't hear

Bingo Paul just made it on the HOA list. He did nothing, broke the law, Lied, call his enemies Idiots. Walks in billiard room and in front of 20 players and called me an idiot. Arlene Wilson never made it. Arlene just doesn't understand our President. Where was he born Arlene. Where did he get his college money? What did he do as Senator of Illinois? What experience does he have in leading this country? Was he a born an American, is he an American. What job did he have? She knows nothing about our president yet she calls me a liar. Where are his siblings? Arline, I am so glad you lost the election otherwise you would make a fool out of yourself.

New Elected HOA Directors

David Ross President HOA (Lake Wales)

4080 Sable Loop Drive david.linda4080@verizon.net
Home (863) 326-6242
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Carol Hanson Vice President HOA (Lake Wales)

4404 Strathmore Drive chanson16@tampabay.rr.com
Home (863) 324-5385
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Stephen Mattox Treasurer HOA (Lake Wales)

4409 Waterford Drive sam45671@verizon.net
Home (863) 324-5683
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Jackie Perez Secretary HOA (Lake Wales)

4408 Waterford Drive Cell Phone (561) 512-2964
jackieoperez1@aol.com
Home (863) 318-1000
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John Castelli Director HOA (Lake Wales)

4131 Muirfield Loop johnelliecastelli@yahoo.com
Home (863) 326-1661
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Ralph Marino Director HOA (Lake Wales)

4269 Berwick Drive Cell Phone (863) 604-4678
rottenralph100@yahoo.com
Home (863) 324-5353
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Paul Pontious Director HOA (Lake Wales)

4179 Aberdeen Lane pbfp@tampabay.rr.com
Home (863) 875-0873

Bingo Paul Pontious doesn't get the picture

How dumb can Bingo Paul get. At the HOA meeting today he says there are a few people here who gave him a hard time selling 50/50. Is he really that dumb. It's the state of Florida that says you can't have 50/50 because its a lottery. Only the state of Florida can have a lottery. Paul read the law dumb dumb. You can't sell 50/50 unless your the state. You don't look like the state to me. You look like a dumb dumb you idiot. The HOA also got on your back but Mr nice guy Mr White just keep quite. What a bunch of losers. You guys should hold hands.

Foreclosed homes homes in Lake Aashton

There are 8 homes in fore closer here at Lake Ashton. Yes, people here are going thru trouble times. If you can't sell your old home, you should not buy a new one. It is too bad that the sales people can't tell you what it cost to live here at Lake Ashton.

Lake Ashton Lady Gofer Hits another gofer on green

Two women were playing golf. One teed off
and watched in horror as her ball headed directly
toward a
foursome of men playing the next hole. The ball hit
one of the
men. He immediately clasped his hands together at his
groin,
fell to the ground and proceeded to roll around in
agony. The
woman rushed down to the man,and immediately began to
apologize.
"Please allow me to help. I'm a physical therapist and
I know I
could relieve your pain if you'd allow me, she told
him." Oh no,
I'll be fine in a few minutes," the man replied. He
was in
agony lying there in the fetal position, still
clasping his hands
at his groin. At her persistence, however, he finally
allowed
her to help. She gently took his hands away and laid
them to his
side, loosened his pants and put her hands inside. She
tender and artful massage for several long moments and
asked,
" How does that feel"? He replied: " It feels great,
but I still
think my thumb's broken."

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HOA Annual Meeting - February 28, 2010 - 2:00 PM, Ballroom