Villages/Lady Lake
Grand Opening and open house of the Villages Hospital Joint Institute. Dr. Williams is cutting the ribbon. Senator Daniel Webster looking on, while the Lady Lake Chamber members and visitors enjoyed.
The Joint Institute at the Villages Regional Hospital executive team attended the event. Those attending received an exclusive first look at the technologically advanced joint institute.
There was plenty of networking & heavy hor d’ouevres!
School’s Open – Drive Carefully
No matter where in Florida you may live, keeping our children and students safe is a community responsibility. There are many guidelines put in place to ensure that our students arrive to and from school safely every single day – designated crosswalks, Community Service Aides, seat belt laws, and so on. But one law that is absolutely crucial – and yet often gets ignored – is ALWAYS stopping behind a school bus.
The State of Florida has enacted laws that require every single driver to stop when a school bus has its “Stop” sign extended and its red lights flashing. But sometimes impatient drivers may think to themselves, “There are no children crossing the street, and I’ll drive very slowly so I can stop if I see one. I don’t have time to sit and wait for this bus!” Drivers like these should think again: the penalties for passing stopped school bus could literally stop you in your tracks for quite a long time. Continue reading
Villages Honor Flight’s fourth flight for 2017 will depart Sept. 6 taking 40 area veterans to Washington , DC . While in Washington , the veterans will visit Arlington National Cemetery and various war and service memorials. Since the first flight in May 2012, Villages Honor Flight has flown 925 veterans to Washington , D.C.
This flight, the organization’s 35th, includes one WWII veteran, 28 Korean War veterans, eight Korea-era and three Vietnam veterans. (15 Army, 14 Navy, four Marines, and seven Air Force) They live in The Villages, Belleview, Brooksville, Fruitland Park , Lady Lake , Leesburg, Melrose , Mount Dora , Ocala , Silver Springs, Summerfield, and Wildwood. Villages Honor Flight serves veterans from the Central Florida counties of Lake, Sumter , Marion , Citrus and Hernando. Each veteran has a volunteer guardian to assist him/her during the trip. Continue reading
Suspect Shot and Killed by Victim During Armed Home Invasion In Summerfield
On Monday, August 14, 2017, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies responded to a residence located at 10420 SE 158th Place in Summerfield in reference to an armed home invasion. When deputies arrived on scene, they made contact with the victim, who stated that a suspect armed with a handgun entered the home and injured his dog. The victim told deputies that he barricaded himself in a room in the house to get away from the suspect and the suspect attempted to forcefully enter the room. The victim stated that he then shot the suspect and the suspect fled the residence. Soon after the home invasion, the suspect was dropped off by unknown persons outside the Ocala Health Summerfield Emergency Room, where he was later pronounced deceased. Continue reading
The third annual Super Expo was held at the Wildwood Community Center. There were free door prizes and lots of samples and free stuff. The expo sponsors were JP Tours and Stetler Media & Expos. Some of the vendors featured were businesses in the fields of home improvement, renovation, health, wellness, travel, local retailers, media and more. Litterally hundreds of visiters appeared as a steady stream. Most had bags full of goodies given by the vendors. I/We at TomL Publishing LLC met a lot of new people and met some people we have not seen for a while. I hope we can help some of them and I hope some can help me. Continue reading
The American Legion, Post 18 in Wildwood, located on Hwy 44 just east of Hwy 301, will host a luncheon August 11th from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Menu: Ham, Potato Salad, Green Beans, Bread, Dessert, Beverage. Donation is: $7.50. Come enjoy good food & Fellowship with the hundreds that will be there. Regular meeting is on Monday August 14th at 7:00pm. We will have free coffee and pizza, also left over dessert from the luncheon. For info call (352) 748-7009
D J Lynch
Director of Activities
P O Box 1198
Wildwood, Fl. 34785
Every person who willfully obtains personal identifying information, e.g., name, address, date of birth, Social Security Number (SSN), mother’s maiden name, etc., and uses that information for any unlawful purpose is guilty of a crime. Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the United States. Every year about 15 million people become victims. Everyone is vulnerable. Skilled identity thieves use a variety of methods to steal your personal information. These include the following:
Dumpster diving: They rummage through trash looking for bills and other paper with your personal information on it.
Skimming: They steal credit- or debit-card numbers with a special storage device when processing your card.
Phishing, spear phishing, smishing, vishing, and whaling: They send realistic-looking e-mail that asks recipients to go to a bogus website and provide personal information, use text messages instead of e-mails, and send fake e-mails to high-ranking executives to trick them into clicking on a link that takes them to a website that downloads software that secretly records keystrokes and sends data to a remote computer over the Internet. Continue reading
The Korean War and Korean Defense Service Veterans of Lake County Chapter 169 Inc. meets every 3rd Saturday at the Silver Oaks Room Saddlebrook Recreation Center 3010 Saddlebrook Lane, The Villages, FL. First meeting is on September 16th This is to replace other 3rd Saturday meetings. All Veterans who ever served in Korea are urged to attend. Call (352) 748-7009 for info.
As our thoughts turn to relaxation and family fun this summer, keep in mind that thieves and burglars don’t take vacations from criminal activity. Stay vigilant about protecting yourself, your home, your belongings and your identity. Don’t let crime or weather ruin your summer fun.
The best advice is to stay alert. Be aware of what’s going on in your neighborhood. Never hesitate to report suspicious activity to law enforcement. If you notice activity at your neighbors’ house when you know they are away on vacation, call 911 immediately. Your tip might be the one that helps the Lady Lake Police Department catch a burglar. If you notice someone lurking around cars in a parking lot, phone in that tip. Teaming up and keeping the lines of communication open between law enforcement and observant residents is the best defense against criminals. Continue reading
MVP Athletic Club was honored May 10, 2017 as more than 300 local dignitaries looked on, receiving the 2017 Lake County Community Service Award for involvement and service in our The Villages – Spanish Springs Town Square, The Villages – Brownwood Paddock Square, Boys & Girls Clubs of Lake and Sumter Counties and Lake County communities
