tag:blogs.trb.com,2008:/news/local/community/westboynton//175 2008-10-10T11:31:10Z A community blog from the residents of West Boynton. Movable Type 3.36 tag:blogs.trb.com,2008:/news/local/community/westboynton//175.126276 2008-10-10T11:19:30Z 2008-10-10T11:31:10Z

Schoolhouse Children's Museum 129 E Ocean Ave, [at S. Seacrest Blvd] Boynton Beach ( parking lot on east side) Directions: 1/4 mile east of Boynton Beach Blvd. South on Seacrest Blvd, 2 Blocks, then East on Ocean Avenue Phone: (561)...

Tina Gudin Korn Schoolhouse Children's Museum 129 E Ocean Ave, [at S. Seacrest Blvd] Boynton Beach ( parking lot on east side) Directions: 1/4 mile east of Boynton Beach Blvd. South on Seacrest Blvd, 2 Blocks, then East on Ocean Avenue Phone: (561) 742-6780 Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. (Closed Sun. & Mon.) Second Annual Spooky Schoolhouse Carnival! The Spooky Schoolhouse Carnival is back for its second year of fun and prizes! On October 18th and 19th, from 11 am until 7 pm both days, the Museum on Ocean Avenue will transform into an old-fashioned carnival, complete with ponies, music, crafts, games, face painting, concessions, and baked goods. The Ocean Avenue Green Market will be on-site with their pumpkin patch, and each evening will feature a special live dance performance by a member of Hip-notic Dance Company! Admission is $3 per person for ages 2 and up. Adults: $5 Grandparents: $4 Grandparent and child $6 Activity tickets are available for purchase for .50¢ each, and two free tickets will be given to every guest in costume. Group rates are available for 10 or more children with reservations Make your reservations online If you would like to volunteer to help, call 561 742-6390 ]]> tag:blogs.trb.com,2008:/news/local/community/westboynton//175.127683 2008-10-06T10:24:55Z 2008-10-06T19:11:18Z

On October 4, 1957, the world's first artificial satellite was launched by a Soviet intercontinental ballistic missile. This 183 pound sphere was named "Sputnik," which means "traveling companion," in Russian. This both startled and terrified Americans, who had long...

Tina Gudin Korn In 1958, President Dwight D. Eisenhower established a new agency to look into this technological surprise, and to prevent anything of this sort to ever occur again. The agency was given the title "Advanced Research Projects Agency" (ARPA). Suddenly, federal money was allocated to fund space exploration. Colleges and universities searched for scientists to do research and to establish courses of instruction to educate a crop of computer technologists to put us into space. In 2000, the name of the agency was changed to Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and it began to focus on military objectives. Who ever imagined that space reconnaissance would involve warfare? Weren't we just exploring the stars and the heavens? September 11, 2001 was another startling discovery for the United States. How had we been so blind to what was being advanced in other nations aimed at harming us? We can't just wish on a star that our country employs satellites in space that are watching the "bad guys." Hopefully, it won't take something like a "Sputnik" to awaken us to reality. Only 51 years have passed, since this satellite was launched. In that short time, our world has become "smaller," with the advance technology of computers, Blackberries, and other miniaturized communication devices. If you are interested in a more scientific look at Sputnik and technology, read "Happy Birthday, Sputnik," Computerworld, October 1, 2007 .]]> tag:blogs.trb.com,2008:/news/local/community/westboynton//175.127756 2008-10-02T10:02:34Z 2008-10-06T19:11:18Z

The Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service of South Palm Beach (nonsectarian) is offering FREE e-mail and phone counseling (by a licensed therapist) for teens. Teens may correspond with a counselor at www.teentalk4u.org OR e-mail: markc@rrjfs.org. phone # 561 / 852-3333...

Tina Gudin Korn The Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service of South Palm Beach (nonsectarian) is offering FREE e-mail and phone counseling (by a licensed therapist) for teens. Teens may correspond with a counselor at www.teentalk4u.org OR e-mail: markc@rrjfs.org. phone # 561 / 852-3333 Here is an excerpt from South Florida Hospital News regarding Mark Cherny, a licensed clinical social worker at Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service, who for 10 years, talks to 7,500 students annually, via 300 performances, about addictions, substance abuse and other important issues. "Acting Troupe Teaches Kids About Addictions" The classroom at a Boca Raton middle school was in an uproar. The students were consumed by a rollicking skit about a teenage boy trying to talk his girlfriend into taking some prescription medication he stole from his mother. Some of the kids were up in arms. They were shouting at each other, "Why isn’t it OK to take someone else’s Percocet? A doctor prescribed it!" Then, "Why is your boyfriend pressuring you to do something that’s wrong? Why is he trying to talk you into getting high? Dump him!" Once the skit ended, an eighth grade girl approached the actor, Mark Cherny, a licensed clinical social worker at RRJS who for 10 years, talks to 7,500 students annually, via 300 performances, about addictions, substance abuse and other important issues. "You were the best!" she said. "This was just like watching The Jerry Springer Show!" Cherny said he performs many skits on drug and alcohol abuse and is creates new ones. "Kids don’t necessarily know that a doctor may prescribe something for one person, that could be harmful to another. They often tell me if it’s a prescribed medication that can’t get addicted." Mark and fellow thespian, Marcy Bezark, who directs volunteer services at Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service, have performed other substance abuse skits, such as the one about a wife who is leaving her husband because he drinks too much and a 16-year-old girl who tries to talk her father into buying beer for her party; an increasingly common occurrence, Cherny says. For more information on Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service, visit www.ruthralesjfs.org or call (561) 852-3333. ]]> tag:blogs.trb.com,2008:/news/local/community/westboynton//175.118927 2008-09-27T10:42:37Z 2008-10-06T19:11:18Z

What to see for free in the U.S.A.: * Angels Landing, Zion National Park, Utah * Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia * Bellagio Fountains, Las Vegas * Central Park, New York City * Freedom Trail, Boston * Golden Gate Bridge,...

Tina Gudin Korn * Highway 1, California coast * Holocaust Museum, Washington, D.C. * USS Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii * Waimea Canyon, Kauai, Hawaii * Lake Tahoe * Grant Park, Chicago * French Quarter, New Orleans * Key West Causeway * Washington, D.C., Smithsonian Although government monuments and memorials are always free, some sites ask for donations or charge for guides. Natural wonders and scenic drives are free, although, you do have to pay to use the facilities of our national parks, such as picnic areas and camping sites. Source: TripAdvisor, an online reader-derived travel information and sister site of SmarterTravel.com ]]> tag:blogs.trb.com,2008:/news/local/community/westboynton//175.125591 2008-09-22T10:31:35Z 2008-10-06T19:11:18Z

Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office would like all bicycle riders to be safe riders. Here is a condensed version of Florida Bicycle Law 316.2065: Any person operating a bicycle upon a one-way highway, with two or more marked traffic lanes,...

Tina Gudin Korn Florida Bicycle Law 316.2065: Any person operating a bicycle upon a one-way highway, with two or more marked traffic lanes, may ride as near the right-hand curb or edge of such roadway as practicable. Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway may not ride more than two abreast, except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles. Persons two abreast may not impede traffic when traveling at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing and shall ride within a single lane. Any persons operating a bicycle shall keep at least one hand upon the handle- bars. Every bicycle in use, between sunset and sunrise, shall be equipped with a lamp on the front, exhibiting a white light, visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front and a lamp and reflector on the rear - each exhibiting a red light, visible from a distance of 600 feet to the rear. A bicycle or its rider may be equipped with lights or reflectors, in addition to those required by this section. A person propelling a vehicle by human power upon and along a sidewalk, or across a roadway, upon and along a crosswalk, has all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances. A person propelling a bicycle upon and along a sidewalk, or across a roadway, upon and along a crosswalk, shall yield the right-a-way to any pedestrian and shall give an audible signal before overtaking and passing such pedestrian. Every bicycle shall be equipped with a brake or brakes, which will enable its rider to stop the bicycle within 25 feet from a speed of 10 miles per hour on dry, level, clean pavement. To read the bicycle law in its entirety, Google: Florida Bicycle Law 316.2065]]> tag:blogs.trb.com,2008:/news/local/community/westboynton//175.125278 2008-09-19T10:31:20Z 2008-10-06T19:11:18Z

WHO, the World Health organization, has identified 8 health "enemies" that are sending people to early graves. They encourage us to take charge of our health, while educating and cautioning us to be aware of our health enemies. 1. HEART...

Tina Gudin Korn HEART DISEASE is an inflammatory disease of the arteries, not cholesterol. High cholesterol is present in about 50% of heart attack victims, but it is the other risk factors that we can control which pose a greater probability of having a heart attack, such as: smoking, eating high-fat meals, and occupation. We cannot control gender, age, and heredity. 2. CANCER Scientific medical research seems to indicate that cancer develops from damages to the DNA of human cells over several years. It may lie dormant, before it is recognized. Some medications and surgery may help to alleviate cancer spreading, however, at this time good diet, exercise and frequent visits to doctors is advised. 3. STROKE 5.5 million people die from stroke every year. Frequent check-ups assist doctors in recognizing five warning symptoms: * Sudden weakness or numbness of the arms, legs, or face, especially on one side. * Sudden vision problem in one or both eyes. * Sudden dizziness, loss of balance or coordination, or difficulty walking. * Sudden confusion or trouble speaking. * Sudden severe headache with no known cause. Promptly recognizing stroke warning symptoms and seeking immediate emergency care can mean the difference between life and death or disability. 4. DIABETES Many new cases have appeared due to resistance to insulin. Patients need to maintain a low-glycemic diet, exercise and to maintain their insulin levels. Heredity may be a factor, but over-weight children and adults are at risk for developing this disease. 5. OSTEOPOROSIS Maintaining strong and healthy bones with exercise and a good diet rich in calcium, vitamins B6, C, D, K, folic acid and minerals, may help to postpone the onset of osteoporosis. 6. ARTHRITIS Degenerative arthritis affects about 70% of adults over 50. Healthy cartilage and joints may be aided by taking glucosamine sulfate, but doctors recommend that people be more "gentle" on their bodies when over exercising and running marathons. 7. ALZHEIMER'S - This degenerative illness of the brain causes gradual loss of ability to function, make judgments, and loss of memory. There is no known cause or cure, but research suggests that overall good health of the mind, as well as the body, may offer some protection from the onset of this disease. 8. OBESITY This has been recognized as a disease for several decades. People who gorge themselves into double and triple their normal weight are their own worst health enemies. Diabetes and heart disease are two complications that often plague over-weight people. Diet and exercise will help obese people to reduce the symptoms of those diseases. ]]> tag:blogs.trb.com,2008:/news/local/community/westboynton//175.124543 2008-09-15T10:02:05Z 2008-10-06T19:11:18Z

The Food and Drug Administration has approved the irradiation of lettuce and spinach to kill micro-organisms like E. coli and salmonella. Although the F.D.A. has allowed food processors to irradiate beef, poultry, eggs and spices, many consumers shy away from...

Tina Gudin Korn The Food and Drug Administration has approved the irradiation of lettuce and spinach to kill micro-organisms like E. coli and salmonella. Although the F.D.A. has allowed food processors to irradiate beef, poultry, eggs and spices, many consumers shy away from foods labeled as irradiated. Now, with widespread outbreaks making the news around the world, and with globe-trotting travelers publicizing their intestinal woes, our government has decided to approve this significant food safety action. tag:blogs.trb.com,2008:/news/local/community/westboynton//175.124548 2008-09-12T10:21:53Z 2008-10-06T19:11:18Z

General Motors' Cleveland, Ohio plant will begin building the new Chevrolet "Cruze" in April 2010. This new compact vehicle needed a "new" factory to build and assemble them, but GM has decided to spend $500 million and to hire 1,400...

Tina Gudin Korn "Cruze" in April 2010. This new compact vehicle needed a "new" factory to build and assemble them, but GM has decided to spend $500 million and to hire 1,400 employees to maintain its plant in Lordstown, Ohio. Many new car plants have moved to Mexico, due to cheap labor. However, to keep its car empire growing, and to increase their profits, GM has renegotiated many of their union contracts so that they can produce a smaller car. GM appears to be ending their reliance on trucks and SUVs to keep the consumer buying smaller GM vehicles. Another new GM, Chevrolet model, "the Traverse", now in production at their former Saturn plant, in Nashville, Tennessee. This eight-seat crossover vehicle is being built to attract former SUV owners who are looking for better fuel economy. These sound like new ways to "see the U.S.A. in your Chevrolets."]]> tag:blogs.trb.com,2008:/news/local/community/westboynton//175.125897 2008-09-10T10:14:41Z 2008-10-06T19:11:18Z

Delray/Boynton Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America first monthly meeting of the new season will take place Friday, September 19, 2008 from 9:45 A.M. to 12 Noon at the South County Civic Center, 16700 Jog Road, Delray Beach...

Tina Gudin Korn Delray/Boynton Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America first monthly meeting of the new season will take place Friday, September 19, 2008 from 9:45 A.M. to 12 Noon at the South County Civic Center, 16700 Jog Road, Delray Beach (opposite Morikami Park.) Coffee “and” served. Meetings are the third Friday of every month through June 2009. Season Opener; Oscar Segal, President of HLAA presents: “Living with Hearing Loss; Learn How to Keep Up with The Crowd.” The 2008-2009 Season is a must for anyone with hearing loss even if you only are suffering a small loss. Learn about new techniques, procedures, aids and Assistive Hearing devices that can enhance your ability to hear in different situations. This is the first meeting of the new season’s dedication to improving the quality of your life. Question and Answer period will follow. Board Member Merry Rubinstein will begin her Lip Reading classes for Chapter Members on Tuesday October 7, 1:30 PM at Emmanuel Catholic Church. Register with Merry at 561-738-5630. tag:blogs.trb.com,2008:/news/local/community/westboynton//175.125479 2008-09-09T12:23:04Z 2008-10-06T19:11:18Z

COBWRA Coalition of Boynton West Residential Associations meeting will be held at 9:30 A.M. on Wednesday, September 17, 2008, at Palm Isles’ Clubhouse, 945 Palm Isles Drive. (Located on the north side of Boynton Beach Blvd. between Jog Rd. and...

Tina Gudin Korn Program: Proposed Constitutional amendments Open to the public. No tickets or reservations required. Call 561-789-8140 for more information. This notice was supplied by Jack Leicher, COBWRA Program Chair ]]> tag:blogs.trb.com,2008:/news/local/community/westboynton//175.125267 2008-09-05T10:04:16Z 2008-10-06T19:11:18Z

WEST BOYNTON ADULT PROGRAMS Tickets for all Wednesday programs (limit of two per person) are available at the reference desk. Tues., Sept. 9, 2:00 & 7:00 p.m. Summer Book Discussion - Judy Kamiat will discuss some of your favorites and...

Tina Gudin Korn WEST BOYNTON ADULT PROGRAMS Tickets for all Wednesday programs (limit of two per person) are available at the reference desk. Tues., Sept. 9, 2:00 & 7:00 p.m. Summer Book Discussion - Judy Kamiat will discuss some of your favorites and you’ll be introduced to new ones. (90 min.) Preregister. Thurs., Sept. 11, 18 & 25, 6:30 p.m. English Exchange: Join Paula Alexander in this interactive program where you can practice speaking English while talking about everyday situations and current events. Basic English speaking skills are needed to participate. Seating is limited. (2 hr.) Call 561-649-5473 to preregister. Tues., Sept. 16, 2:00 p.m. Remembering When: A Fire & Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults Elyse W. Brown, from Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, will explain how you can avoid becoming a fall or fire statistic. Get fire safety information and a home safety checklist. (60 min.) Preregister. Fri., Sept. 19, 2:00 p.m. Things You Need to Know About Running a Business but Forgot to Ask Ted Kramer, from Florida Atlantic University’s Small Business Development Center, will teach you how to set up your business correctly to avoid costly mistakes. The seminar also covers some basic book-keeping. (2 hr.) Preregister. WEST BOYNTON YOUTH PROGRAMS Continuing until Oct. 10 Child Fall Story Time Reminder: Be sure to sign up, in person (except for Lapsit) Preregister. Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m. Child Chess Class. Volunteers give tips on how to play chess better. Sign up each Wednesday afternoon. Ages 8-12. (60 min.) Mon., Sept. 8-Dec. 8, 4:00 p.m. Child Book Buddies are teens or senior citizens who help children struggling with reading. Register your child at the youth services desk. Grades K-5. (60 min.) Preregister. Thurs., Sept. 11, 3:30 p.m. Child Firefighters Are Friendly. Meet a real firefighter, see their special clothes, and learn what to do in case of fire. Then make fire with paint and watch it grow. Ages 5-7. (60 min.) Preregister. Fri., Sept. 12, 10:30 a.m. A Visit with Ronald McDonald. Our favorite clown will read a story, tell jokes, do magic tricks, and amuse us all. Ages 4-10. (60 min.) Preregister. Sat., Sept. 13, 1:00 p.m. Child Sunprints, Create nature prints and photo-like images with sun-sensitive paper. Ages 6 & up. (45 min.) Preregister. Thurs., Sept. 25, 3:30 p.m. Child Beginning Karate, Gary Horner of the Karate Center will host a beginners' class, as an introduction to this sport. Ages 5-12. (45 min.) Preregister. WEST BOYNTON COMPUTER TRAINING Sept. 23 – 2:00 p.m. INTRODUCTORY INTERNET (Lecture) A basic introduction to the Internet, covering the World Wide Web, browsers, Internet service providers, and e-mail. For beginners. (2 hr.) Preregister. ]]> tag:blogs.trb.com,2008:/news/local/community/westboynton//175.124524 2008-09-02T10:11:42Z 2008-10-06T19:11:18Z

On August 19, 2008, the American Chemical Society's national meeting was held in Philadelphia. One of the topics presented concerned new findings that common fruit juices - grapefruit, orange and apple - can interfere with drugs. The interaction diminishes the...

Tina Gudin Korn On August 19, 2008, the American Chemical Society's national meeting was held in Philadelphia. One of the topics presented concerned new findings that common fruit juices - grapefruit, orange and apple - can interfere with drugs. The interaction diminishes the body's ability to absorb numerous medications. Lack of absorbtion was noted in drugs prescribed for life-threatening diseases such as cancer, heart disease and organ transplants. Research by David Bailey, a clinical pharmacologist and professor at the University of Western Ontario, originally uncovered the interaction with a patient's medication and grapefruit juice. Now, he has further discovered that fruit juices can also block the body's ability to absorb or limit the beneficial effects of needed medications. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if the medications you are ingesting can be taken with fruit juice - OR - just to be safe, try a glass of water. I know I will from now on. tag:blogs.trb.com,2008:/news/local/community/westboynton//175.113761 2008-08-24T14:39:19Z 2008-09-22T13:04:13Z

Chocolate is a complex food with over 300 compounds and chemicals in each bite. Dark chocolate has far more antioxidants than milk or white chocolate, since it has 65 percent or higher cocoa content. Recent medical research indicates that cocoa...

Tina Gudin Korn Chocolate is a complex food with over 300 compounds and chemicals in each bite. Dark chocolate has far more antioxidants than milk or white chocolate, since it has 65 percent or higher cocoa content. Recent medical research indicates that cocoa rich in cholesterol-battling antioxidants helps ward off some of the factors associated with heart attacks and stroke. The antioxidants in chocolate are called flavonoids, (compounds also found in tea, red wine and some fruits and vegetables). They slow the processing of "bad" LDL cholesterol into material that clogs the arteries, and at the same time make blood platelets less likely to clump and cause clots. Since standard chocolate manufacturing destroys up to half of the flavoniods, chocolate companies have formulated ways to make dark chocolate that keeps up to 95% of its flavoniods. While a little dark chocolate is good, a lot is not better. Chocolate still is packed with calories. If you're going to eat more chocolate, you'll have to watch your caloric intake. Exercise and a balanced diet is the best way to keep a healthy heart. tag:blogs.trb.com,2008:/news/local/community/westboynton//175.113727 2008-08-20T12:56:49Z 2008-09-22T13:04:13Z

LDL is "bad" and HDL is "good" Cholesterol. What does that mean? Cholesterol is a waxy substance made in your liver. The more products you eat that are animal products (cheese, meat), the more cholesterol your liver produces. Over...

Tina Gudin Korn LDL is "bad" and HDL is "good" Cholesterol. What does that mean? Cholesterol is a waxy substance made in your liver. The more products you eat that are animal products (cheese, meat), the more cholesterol your liver produces. Over time, cholesterol builds up in your blood vessels and clogs them. This may reduce the blood flow to your heart, which cold cause a heart attack or stroke. Cholesterol can’t dissolve in the blood. It is carried to and from the cells by lipoproteins. Low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, is known as “bad” cholesterol. High-density lipoprotein, or HDL, is known as “good” cholesterol. These two types of lipids, along with triglycerides and Lp(a) cholesterol, make up your total cholesterol count, which can be determined through a blood test. LDL (Bad) Cholesterol When too much LDL (bad) cholesterol circulates in the blood, it can slowly build up in the inner walls of the arteries that feed the heart and brain. It can form plaque, a thick, hard deposit that can narrow the arteries and make them less flexible. This condition is known as atherosclerosis. If a clot forms and blocks a narrowed artery, heart attack or stroke can result. HDL (good) Cholesterol About one-fourth to one-third of blood cholesterol is carried by high-density lipoprotein (HDL). HDL cholesterol is known as “good” cholesterol, because high levels of HDL seem to protect against heart attack. Low levels of HDL (less than 40 mg/dL) also increase the risk of heart disease. Medical experts think that HDL tends to carry cholesterol away from the arteries and back to the liver, where it's passed from the body. Some experts believe that HDL removes excess cholesterol from arterial plaque, slowing its buildup. Triglycerides Triglyceride is a form of fat made in the body. Elevated triglycerides can be due to overweight/obesity, physical inactivity, cigarette smoking, excess alcohol consumption and a diet very high in carbohydrates (60 percent of total calories or more). People with high triglycerides often have a high total cholesterol level, including a high LDL (bad) level and a low HDL (good) level. Many people with heart disease and/or diabetes also have high triglyceride levels. Information for this article was taken from The American Heart Association and American Dietetic Association. If you would like more information, go to: 1) American Heart Association.org 2) www.healthcentral.com/cholesterol/ 3) familydoctor.org tag:blogs.trb.com,2008:/news/local/community/westboynton//175.117933 2008-08-16T12:07:56Z 2008-09-07T01:19:01Z

Four years ago, my husband and I finally decided to remove the carpeting in three of our bedrooms, due to my sudden onslaught of air-born allergies. Many weeks of preparation were needed to move everything out of these three rooms...

Tina Gudin Korn Four years ago, my husband and I finally decided to remove the carpeting in three of our bedrooms, due to my sudden onslaught of air-born allergies. Many weeks of preparation were needed to move everything out of these three rooms into our living-dining room areas. Stacks of cartons and furniture were piled into the center of those rooms and covered with huge tarps. Next, three "tile men" literally moved into our home for a week. Of course, having workers in your home means (to me, any way) that I am their host. So, I always made sure that they had water to drink. By the second and third days, they were also having cookies, a taste of my meat sauce and even some of my chicken soup. That's what I was providing them. They were providing us with tales of their artistry and a little of their ancestry. All of the tile men came from Portugal. Their parents, uncles, and brothers all knew how to lay tile. In their country, their families also knew how to make tiles. We enjoyed hearing their stories about their family pride of their trade. For the past three weeks, my husband and I observed the artistry of a young man from Argentina who was an excellent cabinet-maker and carpenter. He spoke to us about his extended family (8 brothers and brothers-in-law) who all built furniture back in Argentina and here in the U.S. He emphasized his thankfulness for being in America, where he could use his skills. After our kitchen cabinets were completed, the two men who installed our granite were from Colombia. They, too, were proud of their trades and were happy to tell us about their family's history of working with stone. All of these experiences makes me think about young Americans who are so busy looking for careers in marketing, computers, human resources, etc. Of course, we will always need doctors, lawyers and shopkeepers, but we also need artisans.