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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This Edition is Underwritten by a Grant from
Brian and Pamela McIver
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*This is a service of the Civic Association to inform and educate
Town of Palm Beach citizens on matters of importance to the community.
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PALM BEACH CIVIC ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP GUIDE AVAILABLE
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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
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SHORE
PROTECTION
Past, Present, Future
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
10:30 A.M.
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Episcopal Church
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561-655-0820
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| POINCIANA PLAZA NEWS |
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Click on Headline to See Story (All From Palm Beach Daily News)
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| Goldsmith, McDonald, Bucher, Town - present mayor's race arguments to appeals court |
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| Palm Beachers Help in Haiti |
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CIVIC ASSOCIATION DIRECTOR ISABEL FURLAUD CALLS FOR SUPPORT OF 'HOPITAL ALBERT SCHWEITZER' HOSPITAL IN HAITI
 Civic 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.
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| Re-Elected Town Council Members Sworn In |
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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.
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| Police Alert - Imposter Burglars |
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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)
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2010 Census in Town
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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)
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Town Announces Code Watch
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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)
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Palm Beach Fire Rescue Announces Its 7th Annual Citizens Fire Academy
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Upcoming Events
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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
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Monday Morning in Palm Beach is a fast way to find out about what is going on in Town. The Palm Beach Civic Association is happy to provide this service! Forward to your friends and keep in touch with news while you're in Town or away.
Regards,
Mike Brown
Civic Association Communications Director
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