Left, “Pierre Bonnard Pouring a Cup of Tea” by Terryl Best Lawrence.

A new art exhibit “will turn some heads” according to Bonnie Stelzer of the Delray Beach Public Library.

“The Fusion of Image & Artist” exhibit features the work of Boynton Beach artist and photographer, Terryl Best Lawrence. Her work has been displayed at universities, including FAU at its MacArthur Library. Plus she has exhibited her work at galleries in New York and Connecticut, and currently at EXOR Galleries in Boca Raton.

Lawrence’s work has received awards from the Wunsch Art Center, the Parrish Art Museum, the Heckscher Museum, the National Association of Women Artists and Columbia University. She also has been a guest lecturer at museums and universities in New York and Florida.

“Dr. Lawrence bridges the gap between art and photography by synthesizing her paintings and photographs into one single image," Stelzer said. "The resulting works are color photographs with the color related to and derived from the paintings. They are imaginative, stimulating, colorful and unusual.”

“The Fusion of Image & Artist” will be on display in the library's second floor gallery, 100 W. Atlantic Ave., through Wednesday, Nov. 12.

For information visit www.delraylibrary.org or call 561-266-9490.

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Left, Susanna Livingston's second grade class at Banyan Creek Elementary School.

At Banyan Creek Elementary School, Susanna Livingston teaches a class of gifted second-graders and has found an innovative way to motivate her students.

“First, and foremost, I prepare my students to be the world's future scientists, researchers, cancer curers by using inquiry skills,” Livingston said.

She said her class has been renamed “the Livingston Township" at Banyan Creek Elementary School. Through regularly scheduled activities, some students who previously were uninterested in science are now excited about the subject.

Donations from parents and support from area businesses have allowed Livingston to purchase a pair of durable plastic goggles for each child to protect their eyes. Plus every child has his or her own lab coat, purchased slightly larger than their current size so that it will fit them through elementary school.

The class also has participated in a recent “Read-In Celebration” held each month at the Livingston Township. In September, the read-in's theme was Dr. Seuss.
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Each student brought in as many Dr. Seuss books as they had at home and could physically carry to school, along with a blanket and pillow or sleeping bag, since the day's focus was to read, relax and enjoy, Livingston said.

For information e-mail Livingston at Livingston@palmbeach.k12.fl.us.

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The Delray Art League show's opening reception at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2 will showcase a variety of artwork including watercolor, oil, acrylic, and mixed media at the Crest Theatre, 51 N. Swinton Ave.

“Typically the Delray Art League does outdoor shows," said Susan Sabin, spokeswoman for the nonprofit league. "This is an indoor show to kick off our season. Crest Theatre is a beautiful place.”

The league's exhibit will be on display through the end of October, and artwork in the juried show also will be available for sale. Sabin said 10 percent of proceeds from the sale of artwork goes into the league's Art Education Fund, which awards scholarships to local students interested in art, provides art supplies to schools and organizations, and donates money to sponsor local art programs.

The Delray Art League recently gave $5,000 to Old School Square to make up for funds lost to budget cuts.

The league has more than 250 artist members. For information visit www.delrayartleague.org or call David Paige at 561-374-9559.

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Volunteers for the Barack Obama campaign have scheduled two events in Delray Beach on Saturday, Sept. 27.

An “Outdoor BBQ Rally - Delray Beach for Obama” begins at 3 p.m. at Kofeeokee, 271 NE Sixth Ave. in Delray Beach.

It will feature three hours of live classic rock music with The Affordables. Free beverages, a silent auction with a table of gifts and prizes, a 50/50 raffle, guest speakers, voter registration, and Obama literature and merchandise will be offered. Suggested donation for this event is $10.

The "Rock for Barack Concert" is at 7 p.m. at the Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 NW Ninth St. The concert will last four hours, featuring live music by several bands headlined by the Fabulous Fleetwoods.

Food, beverages, raffle tickets, and Barack Obama merchandise will be offered for sale. Advance tickets are available at the Obama campaign office,14357 N. Military Trail in Delray Beach. Minimum donation for the event is $20.

“We are going to rock out for Barack," said Scott Satalino, host of the event. "We will be filming a video during portions of this event, so bring your message of change with you.”

For information call the Obama campaign office at 561-865-1724, or Satalino at 561-523-7229.

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Sign-ups are under way for Delray Beach Parks and Recreation's Instructional Basketball Clinics, aimed at children ages 8 to 15 who are interested in learning the fundamentals of basketball.

Clinics are scheduled at 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through Oct. 30 at Pompey Park, 1101 NW 2nd St. Cost per child is $25. Both boys and girls are welcome.

City recreation officials say it's more like a camp than a clinic.
“The camp has started but we would like to see if we can get more people to come,” said David Ricks, a recreation supervisor.

The sessions emphasize developing basic skills like dribbling, ball handling, shooting, passing, catching, running, and agility. They are taught by Delray Blazers head coach Kevin Huggins.

Also offered is Biddy Ball for younger players. The national organization league is played on eight-foot basketball rims, said Huggins, who coached the Delray Blazers basketball travel team. He said that attending this camp could springboard a player onto the travel team.

“We’re always looking for more skilled players. I’m also looking for experienced players for our sixth through ninth grade teams,” Huggins said.

For information call Coach Huggins at 561-305-8571 or David Ricks at 561-243-7356 (e-mail ricks@ci.delray-beach.fl.us).

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Sixty storage spaces for sailboats at the north end of the Municipal Beach will be available for lease starting Wednesday, Oct. 1.

The cost of a permit is $213, including taxes. That could raise $12,780 for the city if all 60 spots are leased.

Before applying for a permit, applicants must have their vessels inspected by Delray Beach Ocean Rescue Superintendent Bob Taylor.

“Inspection includes rigging, trampoline, and hull all in working order and to make sure the boat is in “sailable” condition,” Taylor said.

Existing permit holders can renew their permits at the Delray Beach Community Center, 50 NW First Ave. Remaining permits will be sold starting Monday, Nov. 10.

Each boat on the beach must have a properly attached valid permit by Monday, Dec. 1, or the boat will be removed from the beach at the owner’s expense.

Permit applicants must show proof of boat ownership with a bill of sale when applying for a permit. The limit is one permit per person, per family. Residency cards also are needed and can be obtained from the city clerk's office for $10.

For information e-mail Bob Taylor at taylorb@ci.delray-beach.fl.us or call 561-243-7352.

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Temple Anshei Shalom has scheduled its Rosh Hashanah dinner at 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29 at the temple, 7099 W. Atlantic Ave.

Choices for dinner are brisket, chicken or salmon. The donation dinner is $27 for temple members, $30 for nonmembers.

“Start Rosh Hashanah in a great way, with great foods and wonderful friends. Hag Sameach!” said Millie Grant, spokeswoman for Temple Anshei Shalom.

Reservations for the dinner can be made from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday 9:30am to 11:30am in the Temple Anshei Shalom lobby. Reservations also can be made by calling the temple at 561-495-1300.

In addition, Grant said, bingo is back at the temple starting at 1:30 p.m. on the first and third Sundays of the month. Refreshments will be served, cost is $12 for 12 games. Call 561-495-1300.

Grant also is planning a book drive with all proceeds going to the Young Judeah Children At Risk in South Florida and Israel. More than 400 books and magazines have been collected and will be sold at three area locations in mid-November for $1 apiece.

The first book sale is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 17 and 18 in front of 3 G’s Gourmet Deli, 5869 W. Atlantic Ave. For information on the sale, call Millie Grant at 561-495–6005.

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City officials say the Florida East Coast Railroad crossing at Southeast 10th Street will be closed for work on the crossing from 6 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 21 until noon Wednesday, Sept. 24.

The FEC railroad crossing is east of Swinton Avenue. It will be closed to traffic so the FEC can rebuild the crossing. Motorists are asked to proceed with caution in the area. Detour signs will direct motorists to alternate routes.

For information call the city at 561-243-7322 or 561-243-7190

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Left, Skye Kaden, 3, is ready to attend the Peanut Cheerleading Camp at Veterans Park starting Wednesday, Oct. 1.

Shake your pom poms! Peanut Cheerleading is offering classes on Wednesdays for four different age groups as part of its partnership with the city and with Boynton Beach.

A nine-week fall session for 3- to 5-year-olds is scheduled at Veterans Park, 802 NE First St., from 2 to 3:15 p.m. Wednesdays from Oct. 1 to Nov. 26. The class costs $105 for residents, $120 for nonresidents. Registration forms are available at Veterans Park.

In Boynton Beach, three classes are scheduled Wednesdays at the Civic Center, 128 E. Ocean Ave. In Boynton Beach a class for 3- and 4-year-olds is scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m.; a “small fry” class for 5- and 6-year-olds from 4 to 5:30 p.m.; and a “cheer divas” class for 7- to 9-year-olds from 5:45 - 7:15 p.m. Registration forms for Boynton Beach are available at the Intracoastal Park and Clubhouse, 2240 N. Federal Highway in Boynton Beach.

Each class will perform a cheerleading show at the end of the nine weeks, and the “cheer divas” class will perform in a mock tryout that the instructor said will get them ready for future tryouts.

The instructor says she has 18 years of experience, and that learning cheerleading will encourage a positive attitude that young cheerleaders can carry for a lifetime. Participants will also learn teamwork, building self-esteem, coordination, importance of stretching, and improve flexibility.

Melissa Backus, a recreation supervisor for Delray Beach, said another session could possibly be scheduled.

“There may be another session. We’re waiting to see.… We expect Peanut Cheerleading to be well attended and if so we’ll definitely have another session,” Backus said.

For information call Veterans Park in Delray Beach at 561-243-7350 or the parks administration in Boynton Beach at 561-742-6252.

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The Florida Watercolor Society’s 37th Annual Exhibition, "La Beaute de l’aquarelle," opens tonight at the Cornell Museum of Art & American Culture, 51 N. Swinton Ave.

The exhibit of 148 pieces of watercolor paintings from artists around the state runs through Sunday, Nov. 16. Tonight's opening reception is free and lasts until 7:30 p.m.

Florida Watercolor Society president Teresa Kirk said there are more than 1,300 members throughout Florida. She describes the society as “a water media organization.”

Artists participating in the society's shows are encouraged to come up with their own ideas, and subject matter includes everything from a ballerina to shrimp boats in Northwest Florida for the juried shows.

Kirk said the judges want to see artists think outside the box and design, detail, and overall composition also are taken into account.

The most important part of participating in the show is getting the word out about the Florida Watercolor Society, she said. “We come to a city with the purpose to get out there and spread the word.”

Kirk will host a Florida Watercolor Society demo from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, featuring an artist showcase, demonstration, and lecture at the Cornell Museum.

For information visit www.oldschool.org or call the museum at 561- 243-7922.

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DELRAY BEACH – WPTV - Ch. 5 plans to film its Friday, Sept. 19 newscasts at 5 and 5:30 p.m. live from Veterans Park, 802 NE First St.

Delray Beach residents and visitors can find out what it’s like first hand to produce a live newscast. The free event is part of the station's "On The Road" team that travels to different locales giving their viewers a chance to meet and greet their favorite on-air personalities in a casual setting. Free prizes will also be given out during the broadcast.

According to Sarah Martin, special events/projects manager for the Delray Beach Downtown Marketing Cooperative, the broadcasts will showcase downtown Delray Beach at its best, including on-air interviews with community figures and on-site remotes at some Delray Beach landmarks.

“The public is encouraged to attend; so make sure you stop by to show your support for our All-America City. Who knows...you may even get the chance to be on television yourself!” Martin said.

For more information call Sarah Martin at 561-279-1380 ext. 35, 954-650-0324 or smartin@delraybeach.com

David DiPino can be reached at dddipino@tribune.com or 954-621-5000.

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Left, Delray Beach Fire-Rescue Officer Russ Accardi talks with local television news crews after a man fell from a building under construction in downtown Delray Beach.

A construction worker fell from the roof onto a concrete floor at the Seagate Hotel & Spa building being built at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Gleason Street in downtown Delray Beach.

Russ Accardi of the city's fire-rescue department said the call was dispatched at 2:20 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17.

The man who fell was in stable condition after suffering spinal injuries, Accardi said Wednesday. His fall was estimated as a ten-foot drop on the building's fourth floor. Rescue personnel stabilized the man using a backboard and neck brace.

“He fell through an open area on the roof to the floor below,” Accardi said.

Accardi said a tow basket and two ladder trucks were used in the rescue. Fire-Rescue crew members made it to the man on the fourth floor by using the fire ladder to get in from a high angle, he said.

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The National Active Retired Federal Employees, Chapter 1979, is scheduled to meet the third Friday of the month starting this Friday, Sept. 19, at the South County Civic Center, 16700 Jog Road in Delray Beach.

“It’s a group of retired government employees who discuss news on legislation in Washington, D.C. and federal issues concerning retired government employees,” said Anne Gold, publicity chairwoman for Chapter 1979.

In addition, the chapter president shares news from the NARFE state organization and information affecting the chapter, she said.

Gold said the chapter will try to feature a speaker each month. Friday’s speaker was supposed to be Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Arthur Andersen, but Gold said she doubts Andersen will make it due to his involvement in an unexpected run-off election.

Anyone with an interest in the issues of retired government employees is welcome to attend these free group meetings.

Refreshments will be served at Friday's meeting, Gold said.

For information call Gold at 561-498-0249.

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Are you looking for something to do after work that is creative and collaborative?

Open Art Night, scheduled Wednesday nights at Coffee District, 325 NE Second Ave., may be just what you need.

Each week artists Graham Woodard and Ian Gropper present a night of creating artwork with other local artists in what they call an inspirational environment.

Woodard even slings his guitar over his shoulder and strums some mood-enhancing tunes. The artwork created during Open Art Night is to be auctioned every three to six months, with all proceeds going to charity.

"Bring your own artwork and receive criticism from your peers," Woodard said. "Poets and acoustic musicians also are welcome to perform."

"Best of all, you can show your friends because all artwork is posted weekly on Myspace.com," Gropper said.

Visit the event's site at www.myspace.com/cdopenartnight. For information call 561-455-0541.

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Jeff Messer of the Delray Beach Police Department is asking area residents to help officers find and question a female bank fraud suspect.

The woman in this photograph attempted to cash a stolen check for $2,000 on Monday, Sept. 15, Messer said. The check was stolen during a car burglary in Delray Beach on Aug. 25.

Messer said the suspect's attempt to cash the check was unsuccessful and police are now attempting to identify her.

Anyone with information on the identity of this woman is asked to call Detective Angela Rossman at 561-243-7829 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS (8477).

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Would you be able to buy a home if you were offered $75,000 in subsidies?

If you think there's no way you can afford to buy a house during these tough economic times, think again: The Delray Beach Community Land Trust and its sponsors will host a public open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 105 SW Second Ave. in Delray Beach.

The trust is offering “spacious town homes in the heart of downtown Delray Beach” for sale at affordable prices.

Each town house has three bedrooms, 3-1/2 bathrooms and a two-car garage.
The nonprofit land trust said qualified buyers may be eligible for up to $75,000 in subsidized assistance.

The Delray Beach Community Land Trust was created to own and manage land for the city and is committed to providing high quality, affordable housing.

For information visit www.delraylandtrust.org or call 561- 243-7500.

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The Young Professionals of Delray group is asking anyone interested in membership to stop by Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, 15 NE Sixth Ave., at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17.

“Anthony’s is providing us with the back part of their restaurant to mingle, enjoy their food, and we'll also be serving wine," said Christopher Leary, head of reference at the Delray Beach Public Library and a YPOD member.

The gathering is more of a social meet-and-greet than a typical meeting, Leary said.

YPOD’s mission is to actively involve young professionals in the growth and development of the Delray Beach Public Library as a vibrant cultural and community establishment.

The group's purpose is to raise awareness of and funds for the Delray Beach Public Library. YPOD creates social gatherings and events aimed at mixing business and pleasure, Leary said.

Meetings are scheduled monthly, normally on the third Wednesday of the month, and at most meetings feature food, wine, and a guest speaker.

There is a $5 charge for the events. This Wednesday there is no speaker.

Leary said over the next year YPOD will be involved in special library fundraisers,
lectures, music series, and other community events.

For information e-mail christopher.leary@delraylibrary.org or call 561-819-6406.

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Florida Turnpike Enterprise announced Monday, Sept. 15 that more work is scheduled at the southbound Atlantic Avenue interchange between Mileposts 80 and 82 from 9 p.m. Monday to 5 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16.

Two southbound lanes will be closed for asphalt milling and resurfacing work, said public information officer Laila Haddad.

In addition, the southbound entrance ramp at the Atlantic Avenue interchange will be closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 21 for resurfacing work.

The roadwork is part of the project to widen Florida’s Turnpike from four to six lanes. The $81 million project includes reconstruction of the Atlantic Avenue interchange and adding lanes between the Lantana Toll Plaza and the Delray Beach exit.

Periodic construction started in 2005. The project is expected to be completed in 2009.

For information call Haddad at 954-934-1280 or visit www.floridasturnpike.com.

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The Delray Beach Police Department has organized a campaign to collect donations of supplies that can assist residents of the storm-ravaged country of Haiti.

Water, sanitary products, personal hygiene items, canned food with labels on the cans, diapers, baby wipes, cleaning products, dry food, over-the-counter medications, pasta, rice, dry beans, first aid supplies, and peanut butter are some of the suggested donation items.

Drop-off hours at at police department headquarters, 300 W. Atlantic Ave., are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends.

A 2005 population report on Delray Beach estimated the city's Haitian population to be more than 6,000 people. Families of those residents are facing hard times during this active hurricane season.

Once supplies are collected, they will be turned over to Toussaint L'Ouverture High School for Arts and Social Justice, 2501 Seacrest Blvd. From there, delivery of the supplies to Haiti will be arranged.

For information call Police Department Public Information Officer Jeffrey Messer at 561-243-7841.

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Left: Delray Beach Fire Rescue Chief David James salutes at this morning's Patriots Day Remembrance Ceremony at Old School Square.

Thousands gathered this morning at Old School Square for the Patriots Day Remembrance Ceremony, organized to remember those lost on September 11, 2001.

Palm Beach County police and fire agencies from Jupiter to Boca Raton attended the ceremony.

A 21-gun salute, the ringing of the Last Alarm, a flyover by a Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office helicopter, and performance of “Taps” highlighted the ceremony. The Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Pipe and Drums Band and chorale students from the Bak Middle School of the Arts also performed. State Sen. Jeff Atwater delivered the keynote address.

Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Chief William Bingham told the crowd that the Last Alarm signals to firefighters that they are home. The crowd extended from the Old School Square Amphitheater, east to the parking garage, and west to the Cornell Museum.

Gary Eliopoulos, a longtime resident of Delray Beach, said the event could not have been more impressive. “It was great ... fantastic,” he said.

The Fire Chiefs' Association of Palm Beach County helped to organize the event to pay tribute to their fallen colleagues.

Joe Gillie, executive director of the Old School Square complex, said he is proud to be the first site to host the event, which will rotate to different sites in the county each year.

For information about today's ceremony, call 561-742-6342.

The Professional Firefighters Palm Beach County Pipe and Drums and Broward's Black Pearl Pipes and Drums perform.

Officers prepare for a 21-gun salute and "Taps."

Officers prepare to ring the "Last Alarm."

Delray Beach Fire Rescue Chief David James.

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The line to get in Barack Obama’s Delray Beach campaign office stretched from the front door into the parking lot Thursday at the Office Depot Shopping Plaza, 14573 S. Military Trail.

“We don’t even open until 5 p.m. There must be 600 people here already. Maybe they're here for the free food. I hope they’re here for ' change,' ” said Bobby Gravitz, Obama's campaign spokesman in Palm Beach County.

Marilyn Sonabend of Delray Beach said she signed up this past week as a local field volunteer for Obama's staff. “I’ll give them as much time as I can … as many hours a week that don’t interfere with my social activities,” said the Hamlet Country Club resident.

Sonabend then went back to work getting information from a long line of interested volunteers.

Obama volunteers and staffers officially opened the office Thursday, Sept. 10 at 5 p.m. It is housed in a former shoe store at the shopping center. Workers added telephone banks, computers for data entry and volunteer sign-ups, and readied enough office space to suport campaign efforts in Palm Beach and Broward counties.

“This is the best place for Obama supporters, this is the place to get involved," Gravitz said. "An office opening is a chance to invite people, other Obama supporters in the area, to come together under one cause."

For information call 561-865-1724.

Andrea Sullivan works to raise funds with a cardboard cutout of Obama.

Volunteering for a campaign creates unique opportunities.

Hamlet Country Club resident Marilyn Sonabend gets information on line.

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Two southbound lanes on Florida's Turnpike will be closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10 and Thursday, Sept. 11.

The lanes are part of the Atlantic Avenue Interchange reconfiguration between Mileposts 80 and 82. Both lanes are being closed for asphalt milling, and resurfacing work.

The project is part of the widening of Florida’s Turnpike from four to six lanes. The $81 million project includes reconstruction of the Atlantic Avenue interchange and adding lanes between the Lantana Toll Plaza and the Delray Beach exit.

Periodic construction started in 2005 and is expected to be fully completed sometime in 2009.

For information call Laila A. Haddad, Florida's Turnpike Enterprise spokeswoman, at 954-934-1280 or visit www.floridasturnpike.com

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Do you know a special African American woman who’s made a difference at church, during daily activities, or throughout the community?

The Delray Beach Public Library is accepting nominations through Tuesday, Sept. 30 for the “Women of A New Tribe” photography exhibit scheduled to be displayed throughout Black History Month in February, and Women’s History Month in March.

Nominations should include a 250-word essay explaining why the woman being nominated is important to Delray Beach, a 250-word biography of the nominee and a full-face photograph or digital image.

The information will be given to photographer Jerry Taliaferro, who will choose 20 women to be photographed for his traveling exhibit. Those photos also will be displayed in the “Women of a New Tribe” exhibit in the second floor gallery of the library,100 W. Atlantic Ave.

Taliaferro will return to Delray Beach after Sept. 30 to begin work on the project.

“It’s a traveling exhibit that started in Jerry Taliaferro’s community in North Carolina. He took 60 photos of African American women to showcase the inner beauty of African American people," said Bonnie Stelzer, library spokeswoman. "It’s not a beauty contest, or glamour shot. It’s about people who make a difference in the community."

She has provided information about the exhibit to local churches and officials in the city's Haitian community.

For information e-mail Steltzer at bonnie.stelzer@delraylibrary.org or call 561-266-9490.

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Left: The Cook family, which owns Hand’s Stationers, poses for a photo outside City Hall. From left, Katie Cook, Marlene McKay, Kay Slama, Bob Reising, Rene Cook, Lonnie Cook Jr., Mary Ellen Cook, Maureen Wacha, Caroline Cook, and David Cook.

Mayor Rita Ellis has proclaimed Tuesday, Sept. 16 as the official “Hand's Day” in celebration of Hand’s Stationers a retailer celebrating 75 years in Delray Beach.

“Hand’s, the oldest retail store in Delray Beach, has been serving the community and its visitors since the 1930s. As an independent known for our eclectic inventory, our family appreciates your continued business,” said David Cook, manager of the store.

Three generations of the Cook family appeared before the City Commission recently to receive the award.

Hand's Stationers is at 325 E. Atlantic Ave. For information call 561-276-4194.

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Stephanie Scott-Johnson has been appointed as executive director of the Milagro Center.

She replaces Marlo Belkin, who spent the past four years as executive director building the Milagro Center into a haven for at-risk youth to excel in after school art and music programs. Belkin resigned to pursue opportunities outside of Florida.

Four years ago when the Milagro Center seemed doomed after losing rental space on Atlantic Avenue, Belkin came aboard and energized staffers and students alike. Today, the Milagro Center owns the building in which it hosts programs, and also owns a house next door that it currently rents out to raise money.

Scott-Johnson takes over with both administrative experience and familiarity with the center. Since February 2006 she has been the Milagro Center’s director of operations.

Before that Scott-Johnson lived and worked in Ohio, where she was dDirector of human resources for FreeStore Foodbank Inc., a major nonprofit organization in Cincinnati. She also worked for the juvenile court system in Hamilton County for 18 years.

“I have past experience with troubled and at-risk youths,” Scott Johnson said. “I’m looking forward to [the Milagro Center job]. These kids are at-risk youths, not delinquents,” Scott-Johnson said.

For Information visit www.milagrocenter.org or call 561-279-2970.

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Is your Web site working for you and your company?

The Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce's Technology Committee is sponsoring a program featuring Todd L'Herrou of Electronic Village Systems from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9. The session takes place at Northern Trust Bank, 770 E. Atlantic Ave.

The title of L’Herrou’s presentation is “Making your Web site work for you." His focus is on making sure Web sites are a cost-effective way to connect with clients and customers. He also will discuss effective ways to market business on the Web. The presentation is suitable for business people at all levels, and pizza will be served for lunch.

Cost is $5 for chamber members and $10 for non-members.

The event is part of the chamber's Technology Series, aimed at helping business people become more knowledgeable about computers in relation to effective daily operations within their industry.

For information call the chamber at 561-278-0424.

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Anthony Brown

DELRAY BEACH – Police spokesman Jeff Messer announced this morning that a registered sex offender has been arrested.

Police officers were called to a home on Southwest First Avenue at 6:14 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5. There they found Anthony Brown, a 44-year-old Delray Beach resident, carrying a flashlight acting suspiciously. He also had burglary tools in his possession.

A Delray Beach Police Department report said Brown broke down and told officers he had been masturbating outside a house, but did not intend to break into the home.

“He was arrested early yesterday morning in Delray Beach after he was observed masturbating outside the window of an occupied home. There was an adult woman and three minor children in the home while Mr. Brown was committing this act,” Messer said this morning.

According to the police report, Brown has been charged with possession of burglary tools, voyeurism, burglary of a dwelling, and exposure of sexual organs.

In addition, the mother of the three children in the house told police two of her daughters and her son were getting ready for school at the time.

Brown told police he saw one of the girls leave the house and then return, prompting him to peek into the windows.

For information call Messer at 561- 243-7841

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DELRAY BEACH - For the past two days, lifeguards at Atlantic Dunes Park have been flying red flags to warn of a high hazard due to rough surf being generated by Tropical Storm Hanna.

“There’s rip currents and we’re advising all swimmers to stay near shore,” said Bob Taylor, Delray Beach Ocean Rescue supervisor.

Taylor said lifeguards also have been advising children and the elderly to stay out of the water. "With the potential of rip currents, wave height, we suggest only real experienced swimmers like surfers go out into the water.”

Storm conditions associated with Hurricane Ike also are being monitored.

“We’re just waiting to see," Taylor said. "Things can adjust quickly we’ll just have to wait and see.”Atlantic Dunes Park is at 1600 S. Ocean Blvd.

For information call Delray Beach Ocean Rescue at 561-243-7352.

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DELRAY BEACH - Do you think your singing is good enough to be heard outside the shower?

If your answer is “yes,” then auditioning for the Delray Beach Chorale is right up your alley.

Celebrating its 27th year, the Chorale recently named Eric Keiper as its new director. One of his goals is to "diversify the chorale" and add some members to grow to a chorus of 65 men and women.

Auditions are scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 6 at First Presbyterian Church, 33 Gleason St. in Delray Beach.

The auditions are open to singers of all ages. Those interested can schedule an audition time with Keiper by calling 561-389-7024.

For information about the Delray Beach Chorale visit www.delraybeachchorale.org or call 561-865-3354.

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DELRAY BEACH – A National Patriot's Day Remembrance Ceremony for the thousands of people lost on Sept. 11, 2001 is scheduled at Old School Square at 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, the seventh anniversary of the tragedy.
Steve Lewis, Boynton Beach Fire-Rescue spokesman, said members of the Fire Chiefs Association of Palm Beach County and from fire-rescue and police agencies throughout Palm Beach County will gather at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave.
State Senator Jeff Atwater is scheduled to deliver the keynote address. The Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Pipe and Drums Band also will perform
“Each year we do this in a different city; this year it’s in the city of Delray Beach,” Lewis said.
The theme of the ceremony is “Join us as the nation keeps Its solemn vow: ‘We shall never forget.’ ”
A total of 2,996 people were lost during 9-11, including 343 firefighters, 23 police officers, 37 Port Authority officers, and eight private emergency medical service workers.
For information visit www.mydelraybeach.com or call Lewis at 561-742-6342.

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DELRAY BEACH – His creativity has helped Maurice Shalmi survive the Great Depression, thrive after dropping out of high school at 16 to support his family, become a successful interior designer, and facilitate the vision of future biological warfare.

Shalmi, 77, a resident of Delray Beach for the past 11 years, recently began working on a sequel to his first book, “Tunnels: An Evil Conspiracy Confronts the World,” published in 2001. But before the sequel is published, Shalmi said he hopes more readers become interested in his first book.

“Our world today is under biological terror, never before known to man,” Shalmi said. “ ‘Tunnels’ will give the reader a true sense of what could happen to the free world and its people when a vicious group of conspirators unleashes their terror.”

Shalmi said he wrote 500 pages by hand on vicious leaders, mountains, caves, biological weapons, killing, unlimited financial resources for worldwide blackmail, and conspirators with no heart or soul.

After paying a line editor $2,000, Shalmi had a fiction story complete with exotic locales, a man filled with evil after witnessing a bloody Slovenian revolution, and six destructive tyrants.

He said he wants readers to open their minds to his novel that he said one day could become a major motion picture.

“I hope with Sept. 11 approaching that people will read this book. Anyone with any imagination could turn this into an appealing script,” he said.

“Tunnels: An Evil Conspiracy Confronts the World” is available at www.xlibris.com or www.amazon.com.

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