Page 12 - Boca ViewPointe - February '24

Page 12, Viewpointe February 2024
Tax Talk

Dear Friends, language. Now our client service specialists and clients Dispose Safely … The Hazards
February is quite an can have two-way conversations in the client’s preferred
exciting month around the language and the device will translate the message into Of Lithium Batteries
tax collector’s office. We English, and vice versa.
have passed the halfway This new device has been a game changer for our T h e y a r e f o un d i n
mark of this year’s tax teams in the service centers and during road tests. Now, everything from electric
season and 86 percent of during road tests, it allows us to provide the driver with toothbrushes, musical greeting
taxpayers have paid their the necessary commands in English that they will hear cards, and even Tesla electric
property taxes. For those in their preferred language. Prior to Pocketalk, we had to vehicles, but do you know the
who have not yet paid, rely on either an employee to translate, or the services of dangers of lithium batteries
February offers a 1 percent a translator when and if available. We are happy to say if they are not disposed of
discount if paid by Feb. 29. goodbye to those days and hello, bonjour, and hola to the properly? Lithium batteries
Keep in mind that there is no discount offered in March introduction of this new technology. This is just another are easily damaged once
so now is your last chance to save some money on your way we are delivering on our commitment to “Serving thrown out. When they are dropped, scraped, crushed,
taxes. You” … regardless of the language the client speaks. or punctured, the lithium inside can become exposed
February also marks the opening of the newest service and create a fire hazard. When lithium combines with
center in Palm Beach Gardens where we will begin Origami In The Garden water, it produces highly flammable hydrogen and lithium
servicing our clients in a beautiful, spacious, and modern hydroxide that produces a spark. If this happens inside
facility. After several years of planning and construction, A beautiful new a garbage/recycling truck or a solid waste facility, that
we are thrilled to bring this newest facility to our clients exhibit has unfolded at spark can cause a fire. These fires can spread quickly and
in northern Palm Beach County. Look for next month’s Mounts Botanical Garden. burn for weeks.
issue of “Tax Talk” when I will share some of the photos Origami in the Garden, Lithium batteries can be properly disposed of at one
and details of the grand opening! created by Santa Fe artists of the seven Solid Waste Authority Home Chemical
Anne M. Gannon, Jennifer and Kevin Box, and Recycling Centers located throughout Palm Beach
Constitutional Tax Collector, is an outdoor sculpture County. Many major retailers also offer free disposal
Serving Palm Beach County exhibition. It features 20 of these batteries. For more information and examples
Introducing Pocketalk! metal sculptures inspired of products containing lithium batteries, visit the Solid
by the Japanese art of
Waste Authority website, www.swa.org/lib. 
paper folding. What better
Serving you is our commitment and time to enjoy the beautiful grounds at Mounts than during
goal with every interaction with our the cooler winter weather? I hope you get a chance to
clients. And with that, we are pleased stroll through the exhibit. Origami in the Garden is open
to announce an exciting new service now through May 12, during regular Mounts Botanical
is now available in all of our service Garden hours.
centers – introducing Pocketalk. Visit https://www.mounts.org/origami-in-the-garden/
The Pocketalk device is simple to to purchase tickets: $20 general admission; $18 seniors
use and is capable of translating more 65 years-plus, college students and military with ID; $13
than 80 different languages. All you kids 6 to 17; free for children under 6.
do is speak into the Pocketalk device Admission is free for Mounts members and RAP
and it converts the words into a text (reciprocal program) members; must present membership
and audio translation in the desired card. Annual membership is $60 for an individual or $95
for a family. Visit https://www.mounts.org/membership/ for
more information. Admission is by credit/debit card only.
Open Call

For Viewpointe

Contributing

Writers!

We are looking for volunteers, whether experienced
or hobbyist, interested in writing an article or a column
for the Viewpointe. You may be interested in writing
just once, occasionally or on a regular basis. It’s a
great way to sharpen your skills or develop your talent
while enlightening your community. Some themes we
would like to include in the Viewpoint are as follows:
• Village Spotlight - write about your community.
A different village will be featured each month.
• My Story - featuring a member of the community
with a unique or interesting story.
• Student Life - High school students writing about
school or a topic that interests them. Student writers
will be eligible to earn community service hours.
• Global Cuisine or Gourmet Recipes - share
a special, gourmet recipe or a recipe from our
international community.
• Share an idea you may have for a new column or
article.
A Meet & Greet event with refreshments will be
scheduled for current and new writers. Show your
interest in joining the writing team by contacting Lisa
Cammaleri at lisa.cammaleri@fsresidential.com. 

I Drive 4 U

Jill

561-617-3425

idrive4u2022@gmail.com