Only two days away from Spring it looks like it's been here a week! Very little snow left and disappearing rapidly! Hope we don't have to pay for it later. An update on the Safety Bingo game is that two people have won the first level by getting a straight line Bingo (and a $10 gift certificate) and everyone is now playing for the letter "H". No winners yet. The third and final game will be for a full card.
The shopping cart came on-line this month and had visitors purchasing items for their family here within two days of becoming live! We have some tweaking to do and will brighten it up a bit, but at least it is currently functional. This is really a great way to give a special treat to your family member or friend that is a resident here. You have choices on Florals, Massages, and Barber/Beauty shop. We also provide links for ordering special services from outside providers such as telephone, internet, or premium cable TV.
Our local US Representative, Michael Arcuri, D-Utica, has flipped his vote to "No" now on the Health Care Reform bill. He seems to be simply going with what he sees as the current popular vote. The popular vote has been changed by intensive ad campaigns funded by Insurance and Pharmacy groups that seek to portray the reform bill as poorly put together with lots of special favors for special interests coupled with "Big Brother" Government intruding into decisions and personal lives. Who knows? It will be interesting to see what happens on this "Super Sunday" vote if there is one. Maybe after all the dust settles Hillary can sit in the White House after diner with the Obama's and say.... "I told you so!" : )
NY State is still in a big mess... NY State tax refunds may be delayed because the State has "No cash" according to the Governor. The nursing home rates are still undetermined and it may be months before we know what the 2010 Medicaid rate will actually be. It's just a guess now until they pass a budget.
