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Comment by Mary Kate Leming on March 23, 2012 at 3:27pm

Comment by Mary Kate Leming on March 21, 2012 at 2:19pm

Media Advisory

 

To facilitate the staging and commencement of the Annual Pride Festival Parade on March 25, 2012, parking and vehicular traffic will be temporarily prohibited:

 

·       08:00 am to 2:00 pm.

·       Lake Ave from Dixie Hwy to Golfview.

·       Lucerne Ave from M Street to J Street.

·       J Street between Lake Ave and Lucerne Ave.

 

To ensure a safe and successful Pride Festival Parade your cooperation in this matter is urged. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office may be towing vehicles parked on the listed streets in violation of this temporary order.

 

Comment by Mary Kate Leming on March 19, 2012 at 2:41pm

Comment by Mary Kate Leming on March 19, 2012 at 1:33pm

DRINKING WATER PROBLEM CORRECTED

 

 

Customers of Boynton Beach Utility were notified of a problem concerning our water supply prior to treatment. Our customers were advised that there was not a need to take any corrective action such as boiling water, but that the Utility was undertaking additional testing to ensure that the drinking water supply was clear.

 

We are pleased to be able to state that these tests have confirmed there has been no contamination of our drinking water supply, additionally testing of the water supply to the treatment plant has also shown no further evidence of the E. Coli discovered last week.

 

As always your utility strives to ensure the very best water quality for its customers and will continue to do everything necessary to support that objective.

 

If you have further questions you may contact Steve Evans, Water Quality Supervisor, at 561 742-6964.

 

Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.

 

This notice is being sent to you by Boynton Beach Utility.

 

State Water System ID#: 4500145-01                        Date distributed: March 19, 2012

Comment by Mary Kate Leming on March 15, 2012 at 11:37am

NEW COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR WELCOMES FAMILIES TO RECEIVE FREE PREVENTATIVE SERVICES

SCREENINGS, TESTS AVAILABLE TO ALL 

Saturday, March 24 in Lake Worth

 

WHAT: 

Families throughout Palm Beach County are welcomed to a new community health fair that will feature a wide variety of free health screenings, family-fun activities and free food.

 

Sponsored by Lake Worth Christian Reformed Church, Genesis Community Health, Nuevo Pacto Church and One Hope, the Health Fair is a joint effort by a coalition of faith-based organizations to make taking care of one’s health accessible, easy and enjoyable.

 

 

The Health Fair will offer the following free screenings and services:

-       Blood pressure

-       Glucose testing and screenings

-       Cholesterol testing and screenings

-       Rapid HIV testing

-       Body fat analysis

-       Blood pressure screenings

-       Hearing screenings

-       Minor physical assessments

 

For the children, the Health Fair will feature face painting, a bounce house and refreshments.

 

“This is an opportunity for us to communicate to our neighbors and friends how much can be done to preserve and maintain their health and the health of their family members,” said Fair Organizer Ron Vanderwey. “Everyone’s health is a priority because the well-being of our community rests with each individual remaining well and strong and knowing what resources are available to them.”

 

The Lake Worth and Nuevo Pacto churches are long-term members of the community in northern Lake Worth and are dedicated to addressing the needs of their neighbors.  Genesis Community Health, 564 E. Woolbright Road, Boynton Beach (www.gencomhealth.org) is an important Christian health services provider, serving the needs of low-income families in our community, and One Hope provides consulting to churches and other organizations in the U.S. and internationally.

 

WHEN/WHERE: 

9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, March 24, 2012; outside of Lake Worth Christian Reformed Church, 1325 North “A” Street, located three blocks north of 10th Avenue North, in Lake Worth. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 561-735-6553.

 

DETAILS: 

There is no cost for the Health Fair and a hot dog lunch will be provided for all registered attendees. Local gift certificates will be raffled off for those who participate in a brief survey.

Comment by Mary Kate Leming on March 9, 2012 at 7:24am

To facilitate the staging and commencement of the Annual Pride Festival Parade on March 25, 2012, parking and vehicular traffic will be temporarily prohibited:

 

·        08:00 am to 2:00 pm.

·        Lake Ave from Dixie Hwy to Golfview.

·        Lucerne Ave from M Street to J Street.

·        J Street between Lake Ave and Lucerne Ave.

 Pride Festival Parade - Lake Worth

To ensure a safe and successful Pride Festival Parade your cooperation in this matter is urged. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office may be towing vehicles parked on the listed streets in violation of this temporary order.

Comment by Mary Kate Leming on February 17, 2012 at 5:40pm

FDOT Road Work Advisory February 17-24, 2012

February 17, 2012:  The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has advised that the following road projects are active for the week of February 17-24, 2012:

I-95 Overhead Sign Installation (Congress Avenue to Boynton Beach Boulevard):  This sign installation project includes overhead sign panel installation along I-95, striping improvements and sod installation. Work is estimated to be completed by early summer 2012.

Restrictions: I-95 may have one lane closed in each direction between Congress Avenue and Boynton Beach Boulevard between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am, Sunday night through Friday morning, through April 2012. In conjunction with these closures, there may be intermittent lane closures on the I-95 entrance and exit ramps at Linton Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am, Sunday night through Friday morning, through April 2012.

For more information, please call FDOT's Public Information Office at (561) 641-6440.

Comment by Mary Kate Leming on January 31, 2012 at 3:51pm

MEDIA ADVISORY

 

To facilitate the set-up and commencement of the Annual Street Painting Festival to be held on February, 25 & 26, 2012, parking and vehicular traffic will be temporarily prohibited on the listed streets from Friday, February 24, 2012 starting at 6:00 am through Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 9:00 pm. 

To assure a safe and successful Street Painting Festival, your cooperation in this matter is urged.  The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office will be towing vehicles parked on the listed streets in violation of this temporary order.

 

Lake Ave and Lucerne Ave from Dixie Highway to Federal Highway

 

·       J Street from 2^nd Ave North to 1^st Ave South

·       K Street from 2^nd Ave North to 1^st Ave South

·       L Street from 2^nd Ave North to 1^st Ave South

·       M Street from 2^nd Ave North to 1^st Ave South

 

All closures will be re-opened at the completion of the festival at approximately 9:00 pm on Sunday, February 26, 2012.

 

2^nd Ave North will be the eastbound detour route.  2^nd Ave South will be the westbound detour route.

 

6^th Ave South and 10^th Ave. North are also suggested detour routes for people using I-95.

 

The Lake Worth Bridge will be open.

Comment by Mary Kate Leming on December 8, 2011 at 5:49pm

 Update: Road Closures Lake Worth Holiday Parade

To facilitate the staging and dispersal of the Annual Lake Worth Holiday Parade to be held Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 6:00 PM, parking will be temporarily prohibited on the following streets:

 

Between North “M” Street and North “O” Street from 2^nd Ave. North to 10^th Ave

North Lake Ave. from Dixie Hwy. to Golfview

Lucerne Ave. from Federal Hwy. to “J” Street

“J” Street between Lake and Lucerne Avenues

South Golfview from Lake Ave. to 1^st Ave. South

 

Parking at the above listed locations will be temporarily prohibited from NOON Saturday, December 10, 2011 until the conclusion of the parade, which should be approximately 9:00 PM.

 

Road Closures:  Lake Ave. from Dixie Hwy. to Golfview, Lucerne Ave. from “O” Street to “J” Street, the Lake Worth Bridge (to vehicle traffic only) and North Federal Hwy. from 10^th Ave. North to 1^st Ave. South will be temporarily closed from approximately 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

 

Anybody wishing to reach A1A will have to detour north to Southern Blvd. or south to Ocean Ave. from Dixie Hwy. Northbound traffic on Federal Hwy will be detoured to Dixie Hwy. from 1^st Ave. South. Southbound traffic on Federal Hwy. will be detoured to Dixie Hwy. from 13^th Ave. No.

 

To assure a safe and successful Holiday Parade, vehicles parked on the street in violation of this temporary order may be towed.       ###

 

Comment by Mary Kate Leming on December 8, 2011 at 5:13pm

MOSQUITO BORNE DISEASE ADVISORY CONTINUES

HUMAN CASE WEST NILE VIRUS CONFIRMED

 

Palm Beach County, FL— The mosquito borne disease advisory issued by the Palm Beach County Health Department remains in effect following confirmation of a locally acquired human case of West Nile Virus today.  

 

“We continue monitoring for all mosquito borne diseases,” said Health Department Director Alina Alonso, MD.  “Today’s West Nile Virus confirmation in a resident serves as a reminder for people to avoid mosquito bites as they do transmit disease.”

 

It has been five years since the last human case of West Nile Virus was diagnosed in the county.  In this instance an adult female from became ill and was diagnosed by their medical provider.  This is only the seventh case reported since 2000 in the county. 

 

West Nile Virus symptoms are generally mild and include a stiff neck or mild headache that diminishes in a few days.  However, more severe cases include fever, dizziness, weakness and confusion. 

 

The Advisory was originally issued in October as a result of two human cases of Dengue Fever being reported.  Dengue is another disease carried by mosquitoes that is monitored along with St. Louis Encephalitis and Eastern Equine Encephalitis. These diseases are not transmitted person to person and are only acquired through the bite of a mosquito.  

 

The advisory encourages all to drain any standing water from around the home or business as mosquitoes can leave their eggs in the smallest water reservoirs.  All are also advised to cover their windows with screens in good condition, use air conditioning when possible and cover themselves with light weight long sleeve clothing and pants.  Insect repellants containing DEET or picaridin are also effective in preventing the mosquito from biting.

 

Mosquito control continues its abatement programs throughout the county.

 

Persons experiencing symptoms should see their medical provider or if severe visit the nearest hospital or clinic.   

 

Further information can be obtained by visiting the Department of Health Website at www.doh.state.fl.us, or the Palm Beach County Health Department site at www.pbchd.com or the link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hxIKkBpF7g

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