MONDAY MORNING IN PALM BEACH 2-15-10
02/15/2010

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                                                                                          February 15, 2010
Monday Morning
Published by the Palm Beach Civic Association*
 
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PALM BEACH CIVIC ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP GUIDE AVAILABLE

 
Membership DirectoryAssociation members and directors are listed in our very popular Membership Directory.  This well-read booklet is available to everyone town wide and beyond. 

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Palm Beach to seek $250K grant from Florida Energy and Climate Commission

 
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Shingles chance greater as we age

Although it is most common in people over age 50, if you have had chickenpox, you are at risk for developing Shingles.

You can do something to avoid this painful condition
 
 
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CIVIC ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY FORUM
SHORE
PROTECTION
 Past, Present, Future
 

Reach 8 Dune Erosion
 
Featuring:
Llwyd Ecclestone
 
Shore Board Chair
 
Peter Elwell
Town Manager
Paul Brazil
Public Works Director
Rob Weber
Coastal Coordinator
 
Get Answers to These Hard Hitting Questions:

1. Why do we put sand on the beach,
 just to have it wash away?
 
2. What is the sand transfer plant and what is Phase II of the sand transfer plan?
Why does it matter?
 
3. Why can't we find a permanent solution: like building groins from inlet to inlet, or just building seawalls?


4. How much does all of this cost, how are we going to pay for it, why isn't the County paying more,
and how much could my taxes go up?



 
Plus Many More... 
 
MONDAY
FEBRUARY 22
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(Note New Time)
 
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POINCIANA PLAZA NEWS
 
Goldsmith, McDonald, Bucher, Town - present mayor's race arguments to appeals court
 
Gerry Goldsmith appeal for the Mayor's seat was heard on Tuesday, February 9 at the district courthouse
Click Here to Read Palm Beach Daily News Story
Palm Beachers Help in Haiti
 
CIVIC ASSOCIATION DIRECTOR ISABEL FURLAUD CALLS FOR SUPPORT OF 'HOPITAL ALBERT SCHWEITZER' HOSPITAL IN HAITI 
Haiti Earthquake HospitalCivic Association Director, Isabel Phelps Furlaud has been a supporter of the "Hopital Albert Schweitzer" (HAS) hospital for years and she has called for donations because they are running short of medical supplies. Ms. Furlaud said, "The hospital used almost three month's supply of medications and surgical materials in the first ten days after the quake. Please help!"
Click Here to Read the Latest Story 

To donate, go to the HAS Haiti website:  http://www.hashaiti.org

Palm Beach's Scott Lewis and Eagles Wings Making an Impact in Haiti
Many Palm Beacher's know Scott from his lawn and garden maintenance business here in town.  His foundation, Eagles Wings, provides disaster relief in many hard hit areas of the U.S., as well as the Caribbean basin. Their latest disaster relief is in Haiti. They've delivered over 2,260,000 meals.  Eagles Wings could use your support. 
Click here to see the letter from the Haitian Minister of Commerce.
Re-Elected Town Council Members Sworn In
 
Judge Peter Blanc swore in David Rosow and Richard Kleid, the Town Council incumbents who fended off challenges from Cynthia Simonson and Jeff Cloninger, respectively, at Tuesday's Town Council meeting. Robert Wildrick, who was unopposed, also was sworn in.
Police Alert - Imposter Burglars
 
Palm Beach Police are asking residents to be alert to the possibility of "imposter burglars" operating in the Town.  This term refers to thieves who represent themselves as employees of utility companies, such as water, electricity, gas or cable television, in order to gain access to your home and your valuables. 
Click to Find Out More (Town of Palm Beach)

2010 Census in Town

 
The Town now has a link on the main page of its website (www.palmbeach.gov.office) that will direct you to a two-page informational flyer regarding the upcoming United States Census 
Click to Find Out More (Town of Palm Beach)

Town Announces Code Watch

 
CODE WATCHERS are part of the Palm Beach Police Department's Volunteers in Police Service program (VIPS).  The volunteers are trained by the Department's Code Enforcement Unit to look for and report readily observable code violations.  The volunteer service they provide helps to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the code enforcement process. 
Click to Find Out More (Town of Palm Beach)

Palm Beach Fire Rescue Announces Its 7th Annual Citizens Fire Academy

 
Click to Find Out More (Town of Palm Beach)
 Upcoming Events
 
For Events Click on Civic Association Calendar 

2/16   Planning & Zoning Commission
          Open to the Public
          9:30 a.m. Central Fire Station EOC

2/17   Landmarks Commission
          Open to the Public
          9:30 a.m. Central Fire Station EOC

2/18   Town Tax and Finance Committee
          Open to the Public
          9:30 a.m. Central Fire Station EOC

2/18   Code Enforcement Board
          Open to the Public
          2:00 p.m. Central Fire Station EOC 

2/23   Shore Protection Board Meeting
          Open to the Public
          1:00 p.m. Central Fire Station EOC 
         
Click Here for Town of Palm Beach Agendas and Minutes 
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Regards,
Mike Brown
Civic Association Communications Director
 
 
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