Get Local | West Delray Community Blogtag:blogs.trb.com,2009:/news/local/community/westdelray/1902009-11-08T12:32:52ZA Get Local community blog from the residents of West Delray.Movable Type 3.36Swing & Jazz Preservation Society Nov. 6 Concert Enjoyed by Alltag:blogs.trb.com,2009:/news/local/community/westdelray//190.2204612009-11-07T15:32:18Z2009-11-08T12:32:52ZThe Society conducted a free concert for the public at the South County Civic Center, Jog Road, Delray Beach this past Friday from 2 to 3 PM. The Sid Parker Quintet and vocalists Roberta De Muro and Steve Leeds provided...Mort Mazor
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Happening at Morikami Museumtag:blogs.trb.com,2009:/news/local/community/westdelray//190.2195182009-11-04T16:30:02Z2009-11-04T16:32:54ZJapan Through the Eyes of a Child Elementary school-aged children, along with their families and classmates, can step into Japanese culture and experience it first-hand in this exhibition designed especially for them. Four Japanese neighborhoods transport you from Florida to...Mort Mazor
Japan Through the Eyes of a Child
Elementary school-aged children, along with their families and classmates, can step into Japanese culture and experience it first-hand in this exhibition designed especially for them.
Four Japanese neighborhoods transport you from Florida to far-off Japan. The exhibition was developed by the National Children's Museum in Washington, D.C. and is funded by a grant from the Kohnken Family Foundation. The extensive, multifaceted exhibit will debut in its new home in The Morikami Yamato-kan on November 7, 2009.
Trainstation
Japan's public transportation system is one of the best in the world and a great way to see the country. In "Japan Through the Eyes of a Child," kids walk onto a train platform and board the famed Shinkansen Bullet Train. Once inside, they sit in seats from a real Bullet Train and see what Japan's fastest mode of transportation is like.
Elementary School Classroom
In Japan, kids take off their shoes at school as they do at home and keep their classroom neat and tidy by cleaning it themselves. In "Japan Through the Eyes of a Child," American kids see what a classroom in Japan is like. They don't have to take off their shoes, but they can sit at real desks and discover for themselves what their Japanese counterparts are learning. The black bag hanging from the side of the desk? It's a randoseru, the type of book-bag all elementary school children use. Also here is a giant soroban (abacus) to be used as an aid to teach this ancient calculating device that is still very much in use in Japan today. Kids learn their ABCs in a classroom like this, but also their toyo kanji that make up the Japanese writing system, all 1,800 of them, according to a chart on the wall.
Alliance of Delray Wednesday Nov. 4 Meetingtag:blogs.trb.com,2009:/news/local/community/westdelray//190.2195162009-11-03T12:01:21Z2009-11-03T12:08:17ZHealthcare Status; Answers from a panel of Experts, Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at South County Civic Center, Jog Road, Delray Beach, opposite Morkami Gardens. Doors open at 9 A.M. Meeting begins at 9:30. The public is welcome. Featured Panelists: ...Michelle...Mort Mazor
Healthcare Status; Answers from a panel of Experts, Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at South County Civic Center, Jog Road, Delray Beach, opposite Morkami Gardens. Doors open at 9 A.M. Meeting begins at 9:30. The public is welcome.
Featured Panelists:
...Michelle O. McGovern, from U. S. Senator Bill Nelson's office
...Dr. Fred Carlisle, AARP Volunteer and Advocate
...Tatiana Paradelo, Social Security Administration
...Moses Baskin, Area SHINE coordinator.
Delray Camera Clubtag:blogs.trb.com,2009:/news/local/community/westdelray//190.2192802009-11-02T17:17:14Z2009-11-02T17:26:10ZLast Wednesday night after a meeting of the Delray Camera Club we interviewed Stuart Freedman, APSA Photographer and President of the club in preparation for a story about him and the club that I am writing for the Sunday Sun-Sentinel...Mort Mazor
Stuart showed me a few of the photographs he took that morning at Green Cay off Hagen Ranch Road. I want to share one of the pictures he took. He calls this "Mated Pair." Outstanding!
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This week's Road Building Projectstag:blogs.trb.com,2009:/news/local/community/westdelray//190.2195152009-11-02T11:56:38Z2009-11-02T12:06:40ZSouthern Palm Beach County Projects: Atlantic Avenue / S.R. 806, from NW/SW 12th Avenue to A1A This $4.2 million construction project began January 5, 2009, from just east of I-95 to just west of A1A in Delray Beach. This project...Mort Mazor
Southern Palm Beach County Projects: Atlantic Avenue / S.R. 806, from NW/SW 12th Avenue to A1A
This $4.2 million construction project began January 5, 2009, from just east of I-95 to just west of A1A in Delray Beach. This project includes milling and resurfacing the roadway; replacing sidewalk curb ramps to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards; and signalization, widening, and landscaping. The work is being performed by Weekley Asphalt Paving, Inc. and is expected to be completed in November.
Restrictions: Travel lanes will be closed between I-95 and Swinton Avenue 7 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 7 p.m. until 6 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. At least one lane will remain open in each direction. On-street parking and access to side streets may be temporarily restricted during those times. Detours will be established when necessary. Access to local businesses and residences will be maintained at all times. Motorists should expect delays.
S.R. 7 / U.S. 441 from the Broward County Line to Glades Road--Construction on this 2.9-mile project began February 9, 2009. Work consists of milling and resurfacing, curb ramp replacement, guardrail, and signalization. The project will cost an estimated $4.7 million. The work is being performed by Hardrives of Delray, Inc. and is expected to be completed late November 2009.
Restrictions: Lane closures will occur from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and from 6:30 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, for paving and other project related work. Motorists should anticipate delays and seek alternate routes when possible.
Powerline Road / S.R. 845 from the Broward County Line to Glades Road--Construction on this 3-mile project began Tuesday, May 26, 2009. Work consists of milling and resurfacing, minor widening and reconstruction, signalization, lighting, drainage, bridge replacement, irrigation and landscaping. The project will cost an estimated $9.7 million. The work is being performed by Ranger Construction Industries and is expected to be completed summer 2011.
Restrictions: Lane closures will occur at various locations between Glades Road and the Broward-Palm Beach County line, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The contractor will install temporary barrier wall and establish continuous lane closures at various locations, as necessary, for drainage work. At least one lane will remain open in each direction at all times. Turn lanes will be closed at various locations for safety reasons. Motorists may experience delays.
Alliance of Delray Residential Associations Nov. 4 Meetingtag:blogs.trb.com,2009:/news/local/community/westdelray//190.2186622009-10-30T18:37:11Z2009-10-30T18:46:57ZHealthcare Status; Answers from a panel of Experts, Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at South County Civic Center, Jog Road, Delray Beach, opposite Morkami Gardens. Doors open at 9 A.M. Meeting begins at 9:30. Featured Panelists: ...Michelle O. McGovern, from U....Mort Mazor
Healthcare Status; Answers from a panel of Experts, Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at South County Civic Center, Jog Road, Delray Beach, opposite Morkami Gardens. Doors open at 9 A.M. Meeting begins at 9:30.
Featured Panelists:
...Michelle O. McGovern, from U. S. Senator Bill Nelson's office
...Dr. Fred Carlisle, AARP Volunteer and Advocate
...Tatiana Paradelo, Social Security Administration
...Moses Baskin, Area SHINE coordinator.
The public is welcome!
Renovated Military Trail Wal-Marttag:blogs.trb.com,2009:/news/local/community/westdelray//190.2192762009-10-29T19:30:32Z2009-10-29T19:42:14ZWe made the trip to the renovated Wal-Mart on Military Trail in Delray Beach on the day it opened in all its expanded glory, Wednesday Oct. 28th. The Mrs. needed an item from the drug department and breakfast cereal from...Mort Mazor
We made the trip to the renovated Wal-Mart on Military Trail in Delray Beach on the day it opened in all its expanded glory, Wednesday Oct. 28th.
The Mrs. needed an item from the drug department and breakfast cereal from the grocery department. Bring your roller skates! Be prepared to walk what seemed like the length of Dolphins Stadium to journey from one end of the store to the other.
But the prices are good. They will probably do harm to the local Albertson’s and Winn-Dixie. Publix looks like they lowered some prices already.
Competition in the market place: That’s what benefits the consumer.
Refilled Printer Cartridges at a Good Pricetag:blogs.trb.com,2009:/news/local/community/westdelray//190.2188852009-10-28T11:47:21Z2009-10-28T11:49:09ZIf you bring Total Ink at 5028 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, (phone (561) 865-1323) your empty brand name printer cartridges they will refill them for you at handsome savings. They also sell toner cartridges and do computer and printer...Mort Mazor
If you bring Total Ink at 5028 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, (phone (561) 865-1323) your empty brand name printer cartridges they will refill them for you at handsome savings. They also sell toner cartridges and do computer and printer repairs. I've been using their cartridges for several months and find them serviceable.
I had a problem with a printer and brought it to them for repair. They charge $15 to look at the problem and add on additonal cost for the repair if necessary. They repaired my printer for only the $15 fee.
Kelly Skidmore Message Week of Oct. 26tag:blogs.trb.com,2009:/news/local/community/westdelray//190.2185782009-10-27T11:54:16Z2009-10-27T11:57:30ZDear Friend: This year, Florida took a step forward in the war against prescription drug abuse when the Florida Legislature passed, and the Governor signed in to law, legislation creating a prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) in Florida. I feel...Mort Mazor
Dear Friend: This year, Florida took a step forward in the war against prescription drug abuse when the Florida Legislature passed, and the Governor signed in to law, legislation creating a prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) in Florida.
I feel very passionate about this issue, which is why I was a sponsor of the bill in the Florida House. In the next few months I will be working with experts in the field to look for ways to build and improve upon the PDMP legislation. I look forward to taking another step forward during the 2010 Legislative Session.
Florida is facing a growing prescription drug abuse epidemic that has devastated many Florida families. According to the Florida Office of Drug Control, the rate of deaths caused by prescription drugs in Florida is over three times as high as the rate of deaths caused by all illicit drugs combined. Over 742,000 Floridians illegally use prescription drugs each year. As of last spring, the top 50 dispensing practitioners of oxycodone, nationwide, were located in Florida. Now that Florida has a monitoring system, I hope our state will cease being a prime destination for criminals looking to buy and sell prescription drugs, spreading misery throughout Florida and other states.
I strongly recommend you watch the new documentary, “The OxyContin Express,” on prescription drug abuse and the role of pain clinics in Florida. This documentary by Current TV/Vanguard really hits home.
You can watch it here: http://current.com/groups/vanguard-the-oxycontin-express/. Get Involved!
This fight requires people in the community to get involved. If you are interested in joining the fight against substance abuse, please consider joining the NOPE Task Force, Narcotic Overdose Prevention and Education, for the 3rd Annual NOPE National Candle Light Vigil, which will take place in communities across the nation on Thursday, October 29th, during Red Ribbon Week, a week to raise awareness of drug abuse.
The Palm Beach County vigil will be held at Lynn University in Boca Raton. The Vigil Ceremony will be at 6:30pm in the Green Center. The Broward County vigil will take place at 6:30pm at Tradewinds Park in Pompano Beach. For more information and to find a vigil nearest you, please visit www.nopetaskforce.org or call 866-612-NOPE.
Lastly, you can get involved in the United Way of Broward County Commission on Substance Abuse, which includes a Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force. The UWBCCSA has regularly scheduled monthly meetings. For more information please contact: Joel Kaufman, Ph.D., Executive Director/Vice President, (954) 760-7007, Ext. 205 or jkaufman@unitedwaybroward.org. The website is www.drugfreebroward.org. In Palm Beach County you can contact the Palm Beach County Substance Abuse Coalition at (561) 844-5952 or send e-mail to info@pbcsac.org. The website is www.pbcsac.org.
As always, I appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you. Please do not hesitate to contact me or my staff if you have any questions or concerns. Our district office number is (561) 470-6593
Kelly Skidmore, State Representative, District 90
Message from State Sen. Ted Deutchtag:blogs.trb.com,2009:/news/local/community/westdelray//190.2186612009-10-26T16:33:52Z2009-10-26T16:38:44ZDear Friends, I have very exciting news that will provide a tremendous boost for our campaign. Today, Congressman Robert Wexler endorsed me to succeed him in 19th Congressional District. In addition to Robert’s vote of confidence, I also received the...Mort Mazor
Dear Friends,
I have very exciting news that will provide a tremendous boost for our campaign. Today, Congressman Robert Wexler endorsed me to succeed him in 19th Congressional District. In addition to Robert’s vote of confidence, I also received the endorsements of Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Rep. Alcee Hastings and Rep. Ron Klein. I now have the unanimous support of four Democratic Members of Congress who represent Palm Beach and Broward Counties in Congress.
I am truly overwhelmed by this outpouring of support from these four impressive Members of Congress. I want to especially thank Congressman Robert Wexler, who has done such an extraordinary job representing the people of the 19th Congressional District over the last thirteen years. Every day in Congress, he fights for the seniors and families of Palm Beach and Broward Counties. His support and commitment to Israel is one that I will passionately continue. His commitment to the people is a model for how I want to serve in Congress.
Senator Ted Deutch is a talented legislator who has earned a national reputation for successful efforts to ensure that the retirement funds of Florida's workers do not support Iran's illicit quest for nuclear weapons or genocide in Darfur. Ted has also passed meaningful reforms protecting seniors and children, and he was recently honored by the American Cancer Society for passing legislation that will reduce smoking and fund nearly $1 billion in critical health care programs in Florida.
More information may be found at www.tedforcongress.com
Traffic Information sitestag:blogs.trb.com,2009:/news/local/community/westdelray//190.2185492009-10-26T09:59:57Z2009-10-26T10:05:18ZPalm Beach County – Palm Beach County traffic will be affected this week by ongoing construction projects and maintenance work, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) officials report. Weather permitting; closures will be in effect on I-95 and in other areas...Mort Mazor
Palm Beach County – Palm Beach County traffic will be affected this week by ongoing construction projects and maintenance work, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) officials report. Weather permitting; closures will be in effect on I-95 and in other areas throughout Palm Beach County for construction activities.
For around-the-clock, real-time, I-95 traffic information, call 511. To view real-time video of I-95 in Palm Beach County, visit the Florida Department of Transportation’s Palm Beach SMART SunGuide Transportation Management Center (TMC) website at www.smartsunguide.com. FDOT and the SunGuide™ Partners provide these free services. For updated lane closure information, please refer to www.pbfdot.com.
Consumer Traps & Tips: Dietary Supplementstag:blogs.trb.com,2009:/news/local/community/westdelray//190.2179602009-10-22T11:42:15Z2009-10-22T11:55:03ZConsumer Traps & Tips: A weekly service of the Palm Beach County Consumer Affairs Division Topic: Dietary Supplements Trap: Health-conscious, 52-year-old Mary was looking to slow the effects of aging and improve her overall health. She ordered a free trial...Mort Mazor
Consumer Traps & Tips: A weekly service of the Palm Beach County Consumer Affairs Division
Topic: Dietary Supplements
Trap: Health-conscious, 52-year-old Mary was looking to slow the effects of aging and improve her overall health. She ordered a free trial of a product she saw on the Internet. It promised to increase her energy and help her sleep at night too. After taking some pills for two weeks, she started having headaches and chest pains. Her doctor told her to stop taking the supplements immediately. What should Mary have done?
Tips: Many online companies offer dietary supplements, and while supplements can be used safely by most people, some can be harmful. Some important tips to consider before purchasing supplements are:
• Don’t be influenced by celebrity endorsements of a product. Check with your doctor first as some supplements may interact with your prescription drugs.
• Shop around before you buy from an out-of-state or foreign company. You may be able to find comparable products locally.
• Read all the terms and conditions of the purchase sale. A free trial may obligate you to buy additional product with automatic monthly billing and deliveries or convert to a membership if not canceled within the trial period.
• Be skeptical of “miracle” supplements, “wonder” cures or any product offering a “quick fix.” If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
• Do your own research with agencies such as National Institutes of Health, http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/dietarysupplements.html, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, http://www.fda.gov , and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, http://www.nutrition.gov .
Check on the company you are considering by going to the Palm Beach County Consumer Affairs Web site: http://www.pbcgov.com/consumer or call at 561-712-6600 (Boca/Delray 1-888-852-7362 toll free).
State Rep. Kelly Skidmoretag:blogs.trb.com,2009:/news/local/community/westdelray//190.2176942009-10-20T11:10:45Z2009-10-20T11:20:18ZDear Friends: Legislative leaders have expressed concern about Governor Charlie Crist’s latest attempt to finalize a gambling compact between the State of Florida and the Seminole Tribe. The governor’s proposal would give the tribe a 20-year monopoly on blackjack games...Mort Mazor
Dear Friends:
Legislative leaders have expressed concern about Governor Charlie Crist’s latest attempt to finalize a gambling compact between the State of Florida and the Seminole Tribe. The governor’s proposal would give the tribe a 20-year monopoly on blackjack games and slot machines outside of South Florida, and the proposal appears to delve into matters that go beyond what the Legislature approved during the 2009 session.
As a state representative from Palm Beach and Broward counties, which is home to several pari-mutuel facilities that employ hundreds of people locally, it is very important to me that any expansion of gaming provided to the Seminole facilities be paired with an acceptable expansion of gaming at the pari-mutuel facilities. Without receiving competitive benefits, the pari-mutuels may struggle to compete with the Seminole facilities, and could be driven out of business.
The governor’s proposal would provide a 15-percent reduction in the tax that tracks and frontons pay the state, and facilities outside Broward and Miami-Dade counties could offer no-limit poker and extended cardroom hours. But representatives of the gaming industry have said that those changes may not be enough to offset the advantage the deal gives the Seminoles.
I am hopeful that any new proposal agreed upon by the House and Senate would allow pari-mutuels to remain competitive with the Seminole facilities and provide an opportunity to create jobs, generate revenue for the state and increase much-needed funding for education.
Toward this goal, Senate President Jeff Atwater and legislative advisers sent a nine-page document to the governor’s General Counsel, asking for answers to two dozen questions regarding the compact, including details of an exclusivity clause. I am eager to review the responses to those questions, and will be mindful of the needs of our local and overall state economies when I have the opportunity to debate and vote on this issue.
As always, I appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you. Please do not hesitate to contact me or my staff if you have any questions or concerns. Our district office number is (561) 470-6593.
All the best,
Kelly Skidmore
State Representative, District 90
Alliance of Delray Security Council Meeting Oct. 16tag:blogs.trb.com,2009:/news/local/community/westdelray//190.2176962009-10-19T16:19:55Z2009-10-19T16:24:04ZALLIANCE SECURITY MEETING Leaders of Member Associations Empowered by Updates and Instruction from Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office and Vital Information from Guest Speaker Andrew Rosenkranz, Regional Director of Anti-Defamation League. Host Community: Lakes of Delray. Meeting location: Starlight Theatre,...Mort Mazor
Pictured from Left: PBSO Deputy R. Duran; Alliance Director Charles Laufer; PBSO Lt. P Ebel; Alliance 1st VP Mort Mazor; PBSO Capt. J. Calise; Alliance Pres. Bob Schulbaum; ADL Regional Director Andrew Rosenkranz; Detective Ryan Miller.
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Southern Palm Beach County Road Projectstag:blogs.trb.com,2009:/news/local/community/westdelray//190.2176932009-10-19T11:05:26Z2009-10-19T11:17:05ZSouthern Palm Beach County Projects: Atlantic Avenue / S.R. 806, from NW/SW 12th Avenue to A1A This $4.2 million construction project began January 5, 2009, from just east of I-95 to just west of A1A in Delray Beach. The work...Mort Mazor
Southern Palm Beach County Projects: Atlantic Avenue / S.R. 806, from NW/SW 12th Avenue to A1A
This $4.2 million construction project began January 5, 2009, from just east of I-95 to just west of A1A in Delray Beach. The work to be performed during this project includes milling and resurfacing the roadway; replacing sidewalk curb ramps to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards; and signalization, widening, and landscaping. The work is being performed by Weekley Asphalt Paving, Inc. and is expected to be completed November 2009.
Restrictions: Travel lanes will be closed between I-95 and Swinton Avenue from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. At least one lane will remain open in each direction. On-street parking and access to side streets may be temporarily restricted. Detours will be established when necessary. Access to local businesses and residences will be maintained at all times. Motorists should expect delays.
S.R. 7 / U.S. 441 from the Broward County Line to Glades Road--Construction on this 2.9-mile project began February 9, 2009. Work consists of milling and resurfacing, curb ramp replacement, guardrail, and signalization. The project will cost an estimated $4.7 million. The work is being performed by Hardrives of Delray, Inc. and is expected to be completed late 2009
Restrictions: Lane closures will occur at various locations, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday, between Glades Road and the Broward County Line for project-related work. On Monday, October 19, the contractor will begin paving at night, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. Nighttime work will last approximately one week, weather permitting. Motorists should anticipate delays and seek alternate routes whenever possible.
Powerline Road / S.R. 845 from the Broward County Line to Glades Road--Construction on this 3-mile project began Tuesday, May 26, 2009. Work consists of milling and resurfacing, minor widening and reconstruction, signalization, lighting, drainage, bridge replacement, irrigation and landscaping. The project will cost an estimated $9.7 million. The work is being performed by Ranger Construction Industries and is expected to be completed summer 2011.
Restrictions: Travel lanes will be closed at various locations between Glades Road and the Broward County Line, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The contractor will install temporary barrier wall and establish continuous lane closures at various locations, as necessary, for drainage work. At least one lane will remain open in each direction at all times; however, turn lanes will be closed at various locations for safety reasons. Motorists should use caution and anticipate delays.
Stuart showed me a few of the photographs he took that morning at Green Cay off Hagen Ranch Road. I want to share one of the pictures he took. He calls this "Mated Pair." Outstanding!
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Pictured from Left: PBSO Deputy R. Duran; Alliance Director Charles Laufer; PBSO Lt. P Ebel; Alliance 1st VP Mort Mazor; PBSO Capt. J. Calise; Alliance Pres. Bob Schulbaum; ADL Regional Director Andrew Rosenkranz; Detective Ryan Miller.
PHOTO: 2009 COPYRIGHT LORI VINIKOOR ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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