Broward Directory Blog

Coach Mililani is starting a new Broward  Indoor Volleyball Club in Weston, Florida called the Ohana Volleyball Club.

She is holding tryouts for Girls and Boys ages 12 – 16 to enter the new Volleyball Club.

Coach Mililani is a well known and respected Volleyball Coach in South Florida and in Hawaii.

The Ohana Volleyball Club will offer:

• Club Volleyball Programs
• Development Training Sessions
• Clinics
• Technical Skills
• Conditioning

Please call Coach Mililani at (954) 557-7496 to RSVP your tryout spot.

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Boys Try Outs – Ages 12 – 16
Date:   Saturday – Nov 21, 2009
Time:  6pm – 8pm

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Girls Try Outs – Ages 15 – 16
Date: Sunday – Nov 22, 2009
Time: 11am – 1pm

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Girls Try Outs – Ages 12 – 14
Date:  Sunday – Nov 22, 2009
Time:  1pm – 3pm

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For more information about the Ohana Volleyball Club visit the website at:
http://www.ohanavolleyball.com/tryouts.php

We look forward to seeing you.

BY JIM VARSALLONE  – MiamiHerald.com
Posted on Wednesday, 09.02.0

The Broward County high school volleyball season opened this week without longtime coaching standout Barry Sikorski as he retired from the coaching ranks.

Broward County has a lot of schools, and the Broward County Athletic Association is the second largest high school athletic conference in the state.

The complete list and players:

Davie Police would like to remind everyone Halloween is fast approaching and will be here in only 9 more days.

Halloween is an exciting time for young children and the young at heart. If you plan on letting your children go trick or treating we would ask that all parents go over the following safety tips with their children.

• Check all of your children’s treats before they eat them. Throw away any treats that have been opened or are in torn wrappers.

• Suspicious of tampered candy should be reported to your Police Department.

• Be sure walking areas are well-lit and free of obstacles.

• Keep homes safe for visiting trick-or-treaters, remove anything a child could trip over such as garden hoses, toys, bikes and lawn decorations.

• If no sidewalk is available, walk at the far edge of the roadway facing traffic.

• Go to houses on the same side of the street and when completed go to the other side of the street. Avoid crisscrossing the road.

• Cross only at corners or crosswalks: never cross between parked cars or in the middle of the block.

• Only go to homes with a porch light on. Never enter the home, apartment, or car for a treat of someone you don’t know.

• Keep candle-lit jack-o’-lanterns and away from doorsteps, walkways, landings, and curtains. Keep them out of the reach of pets and small children, and never leave them unattended.

• Drivers if you must be out remember to slow down. Please drive cautiously and be on the lookout for children.

• A parent or responsible adult should always accompany young children.

• For older children going alone, plan the route that is acceptable to you. Agree on a specific time when they should return home.

• Stay in a group and communicate where your children will be going.

• Carry a cell phone for quick communication.

• Remain on well-lit streets and always use the sidewalk when available.

• Never cut across yards or use alleys.

• Don’t assume the right of way. Motorists may have trouble seeing Trick-or-Treaters.

PET OWNERS:

• Do not leave your pet out in the yard on Halloween. Often, pets don’t fare well on Halloween.

• Keep pets, especially outdoor cats, inside several days before and several days after Halloween.

• Chocolate is poisonous to many animals and tin foil and cellophane candy wrappers can be hazardous if swallowed.

Finally:

• Notify your local Police agency immediately of any suspicious or unlawful activity.

The Davie Police would like everyone to have a safe and happy Halloween.

Address/Location
Davie Police Department
1230 S Nob Hill Rd
Davie, FL 33324

http://local.nixle.com/davie-police-department/

Contact:
Emergencies: 9-1-1

Sunday, Oct. 25th. 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Frank Iborra Instructor

In the next three months, prior to the next 10 week TAO Yoga session, I will teach one 2 hr. class each month to review material taught in previous classes.  The interim class will also emphasize other aspects of the nei gong system.  You will learn yoga postures to bring body awareness to particular areas to activate, enhance and lengthen breath, known as longevity breathing – This is the first time I will be teaching these postures.

We will also go through the basic energy gates locations.  This process of letting go of obstruction within our inner world is what the Taoists call the outer dissolving process.  Emphasis will be to gain access more clearly into the interior as a way to resolve blockages and gain vitality.

Beginners Welcome
Class Fee: $15.00

Location:
White Crane Healing Arts
7071 W. Commercial Blvd. Suite 2C
Tamarac, FL 33319

Questions or Info:  954/721-7252
www.whitecranehealingarts.com

I received this newsletter from State Senator Eleanor Sobel

Recipe for Success “Cash for Clunkers Appliances: Florida Style”
State Senator Eleanor Sobel – October 2009

As your State Senator, I am working diligently drafting and filing legislation for the 2010 Legislative Session. I would like to encourage you to think hard about issues that upset you and make you believe “there ought to be a law,” and actually send me those ideas.  Some of the best ideas for legislation have come from friends, neighbors, and constituents. We have many good bills prepared for the forthcoming Legislative Session aimed at safeguarding consumers, protecting equal rights and ensuring a high quality of life for all Floridians. 2010 will provide some amazing changes and opportunities.

Today, I am writing about legislation that I sponsored (SB 942/ HB167) which became law last session 2008-2009. My legislation “Relating to Energy – efficient Appliance Rebate Program” will soon save you money, reduce unemployment, promote energy efficiency, and stimulate Florida’s stagnant retail economy. This rebate program, which is overwhelmingly dependent on federal dollars will be going into effect in early 2010. Included below are the necessary “ingredients” to prepare the “recipe” for success when  purchasing energy efficient products in Florida!

Recipe for Success: Cash for Clunker Appliances Florida Style
Ingredients:

• 10 days in April
• 5 types of Energy Star-rated appliances
• 20% pre-tax rebate on the appliances
• $1500 savings available per household

Go shopping for new refrigerators, room air-conditioning units, gas and tankless water heaters, dishwashers, and clothes washers between April 16-25, 2010.

Directions:

• ” Look for appliances which carry the federal Energy Star rating (meaning the appliances exceed the minimum federal standards for appliance energy use by 10 to 20 percent).
• ” Purchase one or more of the qualifying appliances and receive a 20% pre-tax rebate on each unit, for a maximum savings of $1500 per household.
• ” Take your old appliances to the landfill or exchange them with the retailer and receive an additional $75 for each appliance.

Enjoy your new energy-efficient appliances and your savings!

Additional Recipe Tips:

• ” Florida has been allotted $17.6 million for rebates; if it isn’t all spent in the ten-day period, the program may be extended.
• ” The procedure to get your rebate has yet to be determined.
• ” Certain appliances were excluded because they do not offer noticeable energy savings through upgrades. Others, including clothes dryers, do not carry an Energy Star rating. Some additional appliances are covered through other government rebate programs, including central air-conditioning units.
• ” The dates are tentative.
• ” Final details will be announced towards the end of the year. You can find more information on the Florida Energy and Climate Commission’s website at www.myfloridaclimate.com

Here’s to Bargain Shopping!

State Senator Eleanor Sobel

District Office: (954) 924-33693
2600 Hollywood Blvd – The “Old” Library
Hollywood, FL 33020
FAX (954) 924-3695

Legislative Staff
Nick Matthews, Zachary Learner and Lori Kearns

Tallahassee Office: (850) 487-5097
224 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100

DIY series – by White Crane Healing Arts
Sunday, Oct. 18th. 1-3PM

Foods that are slow cooked are easily digested and the nutrients are quickly absorbed.

The addition of herbs or other ingredients can greatly enhance the therapeutic quality of the soup or congee being prepared.Soups and Congees are especially beneficial for young children, senior or convalescing indviduals.

• Short cuts for busy people and practical guidance
• Simple, Tasty & Easy to Prepare Recipes
• Come hungry!

Pre-Registration Required
Class Fee:  $25.00 (Visa or Mastercard accepted)

Location:
White Crane Healing Arts Center
7071 W. Commercial Bvld. 2C
Tamarac, FL 33319
954 721-7252

www.whitecranehealingarts.com

Annoucement from – Deltec Homes

We are conducting a FREE homebuilding seminar next month!  In just one weekend, you will learn what makes Deltec the greatest circular home built and the people that make it all happen.

Are you still interested in building an energy efficient, low maintenance, high wind resistant, built to last, circular home? If the answer is YES, then you’ve got to say YES to coming to our informative FREE seminar. We can’t wait to meet you!

Join us and other interested home buyers in beautiful Asheville, NC.

Saturday and Sunday,
November 14 and 15, 2009

You Will Learn More About:

• How to Design Your Dream Home
• Our Highly Engineered Construction Methods
• Green Building Options Available
• Pricing and Financing Your New Home
• Tour the Entire Manufacturing Plant
• Tour our BRAND NEW 3800 sq. ft. Model Home
• Meet the people that are there for you – Engineers, Designers, Sales Team, Support Staff
• Breakfast and Lunch

There will be special incentives to seminar attendees only whether you are building in 6 months or 36 months!

Call TODAY 800-642-2508 to reserve your spot.

Additional information on the seminars can be found here:
http://www.deltechomes.com/seminars.php

The New model – Windsor – 3800 Sq Feet
http://www.deltechomes.com/modelhome.php

Production Facility & Offices
69 Bingham Road
Asheville, NC 28806
800-642-2508
828-253-0483
www.deltechomes.com

I video taped a Solar Pool Pump installation and it went very well. What is impressive is when the pool pump starts running by itself after the installation. I also added a decent music track. Enjoy

Quiet. Cool. Efficient. Built to last. These DC pumps are powered by the sun, so your pool pump runs fro FREE.

Other benefits include:

1. A 30% Federal Tax Credit Off the Purchase & Installation

2. Sales tax exemption of up to 7.5% (varies by county)

3. Maintenance-free residential & commercial use

4. Powers the the pool pump with existing pool heaters and automatic pool cleaners

5. Up to $16,000 in added home value

6. One-day installation (after permits are secured)

7. Each kWh produced by coal-burning power plants contributes 1.9 pounds of pollutants to our atmosphere! This means the average solar pool pump installation prevents over 11,000 pounds of pollutants from entering our atmosphere each year.

• Reduce your carbon footprint.
• Fight pollution emissions.
• Cut your energy costs.
• Add to your home’s value.

Visit http://www.floridasolarpump.com

Florida Solar Pump – BSA Power Solutions, Inc.
6830 NW 20th Ave
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
Phone: (954) 424-0998

Despite tough economy, some Broward cities giving big pay raises
By Jennifer Gollan South Florida Sun-Sentin
They’re billed as cost-of-living increases, but some of Broward County’s largest cities are giving raises that far exceed this year’s inflation rate of 1.8 percent.

Beginning this month, many police officers in Davie will see salaries start to climb by nearly 14 percent over the next 12 months, including an 8.7 percent cost-of-living increase. That’s on top of 5 percent cost-of-living increases in each of the last two fiscal years.

Town of Davie raised property taxes by nearly 13 percent!

The rest of the story…

My Humble Opinion:

Note: As proud as we all are of our Police Departments, we all need to share in the difficult economic times. When the economy is this bad, pay raises are expenses merely passed on to the residents and it is the residents that are the ones whom are suffering the most.

Let’s see how much more expensive things may get:

• Our water bill rose about 50% – City of Sunrise
• Homeowner’s Insurance rates will be going up
• FP&L is requesting a rate hike – when that goes up so are the taxes and fees with your electric bill
• Healthcare is through the roof and is a mess – Some insurance companies look for any excuse to drop someone after collecting years of monthly premiums
• Cable and phone bills are extremely high – look at the taxes and added fees

What is sad, is that the people the local governments represent are not getting cost of living increases, we are not getting more income, our investments have been pummeled and the only thing our local governments know how to do is raise taxes, give out pay raises when the residents of South Florida are suffering under the weight of Federal, State and Local government.

Our Government officials need to get back in touch with the people they represent – and start doing the right thing!

There will come a time where the whole government process at all levels will become too big, unaffordable and the people, that the government represents, will not take it any longer. Everything has limits, our salaries, our food, our lives and most of all – our patience. If you value your right to vote – then exercise it to get rid of those that feel the government should come first before your ability to take care of your families and survive. There is too much waste in the current government systems. Your vote is the only thing that can really make a difference.

Spend some time investigating your elected officials and finding representatives who will do the right thing.

The National Do Not Call Registry gives you a choice about whether to receive telemarketing calls at home. Most telemarketers should not call your number once it has been on the registry for 31 days. If they do, you can file a complaint at this Website. You can register your home or mobile phone for free.

Your registration will not expire. Telephone numbers placed on the National Do Not Call Registry will remain on it permanently due to the Do-Not-Call Improvement Act of 2007, which became law in February 2008. Read more about it at

http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2008/04/dncfyi.shtm

To register – visit:

https://www.donotcall.gov