On Saturday night I was downtown Delray.

We were walking back to our car and stopped to look at the parking garage in Pineapple Grove. It's huge so it's not like you can miss it.

We could not help but notice a very expensive looking plaque, black marble I think - similar to something you'd see in cemetery.

On the plaque were names of the mayor, city counsel members and county commissioners.

We couldn't help but notice they had forgotten a name...the taxpayers.

I've never seen anyone dedicate a parking garage to themselves before. Most people don't like them. They're expensive and notoriously unsafe.

The mayor says she wants suggestions on how to save money. My suggestion is don't build any more parking garages. Most of us prefer to park at meters or in parking lots.

And just think of all the money the City could save on plaques.

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*Free. Instead of paying AT&T $1 for information, call 1.800.FREE 411. Phone numbers are given out at no charge. The only cost is users must first listen to a 20-second ad.

*Free used items in good condition such as coffee pots or washing machines available through Freecycle.org.
This world-wide, non-profit group has nearly 1,500 members in Delray/Boca/Boynton. The purpose is to keep perfectly good items out of landfills. Registration required.

*Free household cleaners and paint. Check out the products available at the recycle disposal facility. They have been brought in because people are moving and can't pack them, etc.
South County Transfer Station
1901 S.W. 4th Ave.
Delray Beach
Open: M-F, 7:30 - 4 p.m., Sat. 7 - noon, Sun - Closed.

Not free but both AAA
and AARP (for those 50 and older) are great values. Members receive 10 - 20% discounts almost everywhere. A year's membership for AAA is $64 and AARP is $12.50. Get in the habit of asking every time you buy anything...chances are you will get a discount. Great savings over a year's time.

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For a fun evening, especially on a Wed. or a Sat. night when they have a kereokee DJ, try J.D. MaCaulays. There you'll find comfort food served Irish style - Shepard's Pie or Corned Beef & Cabbage. They also have the usual assortment of burgers, appetizers, salads and of course Guiness.

Since MaCaulay's opened, news of the fun place has been spreading by word-of-mouth. The kereokee DJ is Dan Kenken and he shows up about 7:30 p.m. He knows how to get the placed livened up and is a surprisingly good singer. Come with friends or kids and have a blast.

J.D.MaCaulays
1725 So. Federal Hwy.
Delray Beach
561.819.9589
NE Corner of Federal & Linton; behind Panera Bread

*Moderately Priced - Entrees $10 - $20.
*Very casual.
*Ambience - not much.
*Fun - a whole lot.
*Family friendly.
*Great staff.

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This January Florida will join the ranks of 29 other states plus Washington, D.C. and the Virgin Islands and sell Powerball tickets. All I can say is, it's about time.

For those of you unfamiliar with Powerball, it is very similar to Florida's lotto. Tickets cost $1 but because so many people play, the jackpots quickly become huge.

Players choose 5 numbers and one number for the powerball. This year alone mega jackpots have been $97 million, $180 million and $276 million. Just like lotto, all 6-numbers must match the computer's picks including the red powerball. Drawings are held Wednesday and Saturday evening.

Each time a winner is declared, the game is reset at $15 million.

Yes, I do know someone who won. A couple who dock their boat next my brother's in Illinois won $11 million about 10-years ago. They named their boat the Lucky 6.

For those of you who are so inclined - and I am and I buy 1 or 2 tickets a game - it'll be fun.

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Happy Birthday America



4th July happenings in Delray

* 8 to noon - Sand-sculpting contest - Call 561.279.1380 X17 for participant fee
A1A and Atlantic Ave.

* 10 a.m. Flag raising ceremony
A1A and Atlantic Ave.

* 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. Sweet Justice Regaee Band - Free
A1A and Atlantic Ave.

* 3 p.m. Decorate for Patriotic Bike and Scooter Parade - Free
4 p.m. - Bike and Scooter Parade
Veteran's Park.

* 4 - 8 p.m., Wild One 100-foot inflatable obstacle course - Free
A1A and Atlantic Ave.

* 5:30 - 9 p.m. Son of Man Concert and dance - Free
A1A and Atlantic Ave.

* 9 p.m. - Fireworks - Free
On the beach.

Traffic prohibited on Atlantic Ave. from 2 p.m. from 6th Ave. to A1A. Park west of the Intracoastal Waterway.

For more information call 561.279.1380, Ext. 17.

Ray Charles singing America the Beautiful

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