December 22 - 28, 2009
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Sometimes a government shutdown is a good thing Michael Miller EXECUTIVE EDITOR
AROUND TOWN This is the one time of year when the hustle and bustle and occasional turmoil that goes in village or town government grinds to a halt and everyone mellows out. The Christmas, Chanukah and possibly even Kwanza decorations go up, the parties gear up, the gifts are wrapped up and everyone seems to calm down a bit as they close up shop to take time off for holiday festivities and spend more time with family and friends. And maybe pop a few corks at New Year’s. Sure, it kinda slows things down a bit, but isn’t it nice to see everybody relaxing a bit, having fun and sharing in the things that we all have in common...the things that really count the most, when you think about it. From all of us here at Community Newspapers, we wish you the best and hope your holiday season is truly wonderful. A r e a d e r ’s lette r on the big South Miami FPL meeting on December 10 begins “Thanks to everyone who made the Town Hall meeting a success. Feedback was that the evening was very professional. Great media presence and coverage. Looks like all three FPL people stayed pretty much for the whole meeting. We even had folks drive in from Key Largo, Naples and Palm Beach County. We are so grateful for the City of South Miami graciously making its excellent facilities and audio/visual professional and system available. W. arranged for copies of the DVD to be available soon. Nice scene for our group at Deli Lane; we are just too
refined for Sunset Tavern. Enjoy the holidays, back to work in the New Year, peace and love.” — BW. J o b rem i nd er from Commissioner ‘Joe’ Martinez: The Census Bureau is accepting applications for temporary jobs helping with next year’s count of the United States population. Most assignments will last five to ten weeks, require U.S. citizenship, a driver’s license, use of a vehicle, and a background check. The ability to speak a second language is a big plus. For more information, please call 866-861-2010 or visit <www.2010Censusjobs.gov>. Attention Jane S eym our fans... If you don’t mind driving north a ways, Emmy and Award-Winning Actress Jane Seymour, who is also an accomplished artist, will make three special appearances at the Wentworth Galleries in Las Olas, The Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens and the Town Center Mall in Boca Raton. “Jane Seymour: A One Woman Show” includes original oils, acrylic and watercolor paintings, as well as limited edition artwork, all available for purchase. Guests will have the opportunity to see Ms. Seymour on all days:
S a t u r d a y, J a n u a ry 23: 6 p.m.– 9 p.m. We n tw o r t h G a l le ry: Town Center Mall, 6000 Glades Rd., Boca Raton. For Details call: 561-338-0804 or 800-732-6140 Wentworth Galleries’ website, <www.wentworthgallery.com> provides information on featured artists, upcoming exhibits, online orders and directions. T h ou g h t f o r t he Day: A conscience which has been bought once will be bought twice. — Norbert Wiener
Gary Alan Ruse and Richard Yager contributed to this column. Got any tips? Contact me at 305-6697355, ext. 249, or send emails to <michael@communitynewspapers.com>. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Actress/artist Jane Seymour is pictured with one of her paintings. (Photo by Charles Bush)
F r i d a y, J a n u a r y 22: 7 – 9 p.m. We n t w o rt h G a l l e r y: The Gardens Mall, 3101 Pga Blvd., Palm Beach. For Details call: 561-624-0656 or 800-732-6140 S a t u r d a y, J a n u a ry 23: 12 – 3 p.m. We n t w o rt h G a l l e r y: Las Olas, 819 East Las Olas Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale. For details call: 954-468-0685 or 800-732-6140
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PUBLISHER .................................................................................................................................. Grant Miller EXECUTIVE EDITOR .....................................................................................................................Michael Miller EDITOR.................................................................................................................................. David Berkowitz WRITERS, COLUMNISTS.............................................................. Ron Beasley, Kenneth Bluh, Robert Hamilton, Linda Rodriguez-Bernfeld, Gary Alan Ruse, Lee Stephens, Al Sunshine, Richard Yager ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES..........................................................Albie Barnes, Beatriz Brandfon, Roberta Bergman, Celia Canabate, Diane Chasin, Henry Chau, Sharon Christian, Cecile Fanfani, Diane Maddox, Denzel Miles, Ann Robbins-Udel, Fara Sax, Lori Schwadron, Diane Sedona Schiller, Walter White LEGAL ADVERTISING ..................................................................................................................... Georgia Tait BOOKKEEPING ............................................................................................................................ Jesus Toledo PROOF DEPARTMENT....................................................................................................................Isabel Vavrek
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