News of Pelham, City Island and Pelhamville Reported on September 5, 1884

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The September 5, 1884 issue of The Chronicle, published in Mount Vernon, New York, included news columns reporting on developments in Pelham and City Island and in Pelhamville.  The two news columns are transcribed below, each followed by a citation to its

News About Pelham Manor and Pelhamville in 1895 - Lighting Districts, Gas for the Village, Baseball and More

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On May 23, 1895, a newspaper published in Mount Vernon, The Chronicle, published one of its regular news columns on "Our Nearby Neighbors" reporting developments in Pelhamville and Pelham Manor.  I have reviewed many, many such news reports.  This particular

Photographs of Exterior and Interior of 146 Third Avenue in Pelham During 1890s or Early 1900s

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I recently received two beautiful photographs of the home located at 146 Third Avenue near the southeast corner of Third Avenue and Third Street in the Village of Pelham.  The photographs depict the exterior and the interior of the home as it looked in the

1887 Election of the Board of Directors of The City Island and Pelham Park Horse Railroad Company

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I have written before about the "horse railroad" that once ran from Bartow station on the branch line to City Island in the Town of Pelham.  See, e.g., Tue., September 1, 2009:  Pelham News on February 29, 1884 Including Talk of Constructing a New Horse

Another Account of the 1879 Home Invasion Robbery of the Old Stone House in Pelhamville

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I have written before of the traumatic 1879 home invasion robbery of Mrs. Mary Parrish in the Old Stone House that still stands at 463 First Avenue in the Village of Pelham (photo below).  See Wed., October 14, 2009:  1879 News Account Provides Additional

1884 Account of Early Origins of Horse Railroad Between Bartow Station and City Island

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During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a horse-drawn car line ran from the Bartow Station on the Branch Line to City Island.  An image of one of the horse-drawn cars taken from an early 20th century post card appears immediately below.



 

Another Brief Account of the January 1, 1883 Annual Meeting of the Pelham Manor Protective Club

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I previously have written about the Pelham Manor Protective Club including an account of its January 1, 1883 annual meeting.  See:

Thursday, September 24, 2009:  Brief Newspaper Account of the January 1, 1883 Annual Meeting of the Pelham Manor Protective Club.

Pelhamville Bicentennial Celebration in 1894

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On July 4, 1894, the tiny little hamlet of Pehamville celebrated the bicentennial of its "settlement".  There were fireworks, orations and more.

Oddly enough, I have yet to identify what the little hamlet considered to be its initial settlement in 1694. . . .

Give Kids a Smile Program

The Give Kids a Smile Program is an annual program design to provide dental care to low-income children.  It's the sixth annual project by the Pasco-Hernando Community College dental program and volunteer dentists and hygienists from the community.  Families must meet income criteria (200% of the U.S. Poverty Rate or below, to see the Poverty rates, click here), and children must be ages 6 to 17.

You must pre-qualify, in person, between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM on one of the following dates:

•     Tuesday, January 19
•     Tuesday, January 26
•     Thursday, January 14
•     Thursday, January 21
•     Thursday, January 28
•     Tuesday, February 2
•     Thursday, February 4

On Friday, February 12, prequalified children will be seen for a screening, X-rays, a cleaning and sealants if needed.
On Friday, February 26, children may receive follow-up care such as fillings and extractions if needed.

Location: 
Pasco-Hernando Community College

10230 Ridge Road, M-144
New Port Richey, Florida

Give Kids A Smile!^® at PHCC is sponsored by the American Dental Association, Pasco-Hernando Dental Hygienists Association, West Pasco Dental Association, and Pasco-Hernando Community College 

Free Living Will Forms Available

The office of State Representative John Legg is offering Free Living Will forms that were crafted and approved by the Florida Medical Association and the Florida Bar.   You can drop by his office to pick one up at 10014 Grove Drive, Suite B, Port Richey, Florida or call (727) 869-8600 to have one mailed to you.

Frequently Asked Questions about Living Wills

What is a Living Will?

Every competent adult has the right to make a written declaration commonly known as a "Living Will."  The purpose of this document is to direct the provision, the withholding or withdrawal of life prolonging procedures in the event one should have a terminal condition.  The suggested form of this instrument has been provided by the Legislature within Florida Statures SEction 765.303.  In Florida, the definition of "life prolonging procedures" has been expanded by the Legislature to include the provision of food and water to terminally ill patients.

What is the difference between a Living Will and a legal will?

A Living Will should not be confused with a person's legal will, which disposes of personal property on or after his or her death, and appoints a personal representative or revokes or revises another will.

To read more about Living Wills in Florida, click here to visit the Florida Health Finder web site.

Pelham to New York City in 1888: "You Should Pay Taxes"!

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In 1888, the Town of Pelham was feeling economic pain.  It was buckling under bonded debt. Additionally, the City of New York had recently acquired 1,700 acres within the Town of Pelham to form Pelham Bay Park and successfully lobbied legislators to enact

Photograph of Town Hall on Fifth Avenue Published in 1913

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Below is an interesting photograph of Pelham Town Hall on Fifth Avenue in 1913. The photograph appeared in the December 20, 1913 issue of The Pelham Sun.  A citation to its source appears beneath the photograph.




Source:  The Town Hall, North Pelham, The

Photograph of Augustine C. McGuire, President of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the First District Fire Department in 1913

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I recently posted to the Historic Pelham Blog the text of a report issued in 1913 by Augustine C. McGuire, President of the Board of Fire Commissioners.  See:

Thu., August 6, 2009:  Brief History of the Fire Department in the Village of North Pelham Published

National Children's Dental Health Month Starts Today!

National Dental Health Month starts today.  Your child(ren) may be eligible for free dental services if your family meets certain income requirements.  If you live in the Pasco/Hernando area and you're interested in finding more out, please call (727) 816-3281.

1913 Report of the Firemen's Benevolent Association in Pelham

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An early issue of The Pelham Sun published in early 1913 included a report on the Firemen's Benevolent Association.  The report included a brief history of the founding of the Association and was accompanied by an engraving of a fireman using a megaphone at a

Celebration to Lay the Cornerstone of the New Pelham Memorial High School Building on October 18, 1919

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On October 18, 1919, the residents of Pelham held a day-long "whole-hearted celebration" to honor Pelham residents who fought -- and who died -- during the recently-ended World War I.  Among the many festivities of the day was the laying of the corner stone of

Architectural Rendering of the Fifth Avenue Station of the New York, Westchester & Boston Railroad in North Pelham Published in 1913

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Once known as the "Million-Dollar-a-Mile Railroad" because it was so expensive to build, the New York, Westchester & Boston Railroad once crossed the Village of North Pelham.  Opened in 1912, the Railroad reportedly never made a profit and closed in 1937.

The First Pelham Country Club's Plans for a July 4, 1898 Opening of its New Nine-Hole Golf Course Accessible by a New Trolley Line

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There once was another "Pelham Country Club" that pre-dated the club now known by that name.  The first Pelham Country Club was organized during a meeting held on May 12, 1898.  It quickly developed a small nine-hole golf course on land it leased in Pelham.

Prescriptions, Medicines, and Online Pharmacies

The internet can really save time and make everyday tasks easier such ordering a pizza, checking your bank statements, paying your bills, and staying in-touch with your friends.  With that in mind, there are still some drawbacks with using the internet for filling prescriptions or purchasing medicines.  While shopping at a pharmacy online eliminates a lot of hassles, there are a lot of websites that offer either questionable or illegal drugs.  Some of the sites themselves may be completely fraudulent.   Here are a couple of tips you should keep in mind:

• Does the web site have the VIPPS seal?

• Is the web site in good standing with the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy?

• Will they sell me prescription medication without a prescription?
  

Pelham Manor Police Officer Catches a Burglar Red-Handed on Monterey Avenue in 1910

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During the summer of 1910, a Pelham Manor police officer patrolling the area near Monterey Avenue caught a burglar red-handed as the man tried to pry open the window of the home of Miss Edith Haywood on that street.  It turned out that the man had been

Pelham Manor Police Establish Speed Traps on Shore Road in 1910 to Catch Those Traveling Faster than Fifteen Miles Per Hour

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As the new-fangled automobile became increasingly popular in the earliest years of the 20th century, Pelham Manor Police struggled with the headache of speeders zipping along Shore Road from New York City on their way to the New York Athletic Club facility on

1909 Public Notice Regarding the Pelham Manor Trolley Line that Inspired the Toonerville Trolley of the Toonerville Folks Comic Strip

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Below is an image of a public notice published in the July 19, 1909 issue of The Sun.  The notice indicates that the Westchester Electric Railroad Company made application to the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham Manor "to build, construct, maintain

More on the Extension of the Pelham Manor Trolley Line in 1910 -- The Toonerville Trolley Line

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The Pelham Manor trolley line inspired Fontaine Fox to create the Toonerville Trolley portrayed in his long-running "Toonverville Folks" comic strip.  Until Labor Day, 1910, that trolley line ended on Pelhamdale Avenue near today's Grant Avenue, only a few

Pasco Community Health Departments

Location/Hours/Contact Information

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 Pasco County Health Departments

Sites	WIC	Clinical	Environmental Health	Vital Statistics*
10841 Little Road New Port Richey, FL 34654  (727) 861-5250	Administration only: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm	Monday-Friday 7:30am- 5:30pm	No Services currently available  at this location.	Monday-Friday. 7:30am - 5:00pm*
7623 Little Road, Suite 100B New Port Richey, FL 34654      Voice  (727)841-4221	No Services currently available at this location.	No Services currently available at this location.	Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm (for window clients) answer phones to 5:00pm.	No Services currently available at this location.
11511 Denton Avenue Hudson, FL 34667 (727) 861-5661	Monday-Thursday 7:00am - 5:30pm	Monday-Thursday 7:00am-5:30pm	No Services currently available  at this location.	No Services currently available at this location.
5640 Main Street Suite 100 New Port Richey, FL 34652 (727) 841-4425	Monday-Friday  7:30am - 6:00pm  3rd Saturday of the Month  8:30am – 12:30pm	Monday-Thursday 8:00am-12:00pm and  1pm-5:30pm  Fridays        8:00am to 12:00pm	No Services currently available  at this location.	No Services currently available at this location.
13941 15th Street Dade City, FL 33525 (352) 521-1450	Monday-Thursday  7:30am - 5:00pm Friday  8:00am - 12:00pm	Monday-Thursday 7:30am-6:00pm	Monday-Friday 8:00am to Noon and 1:00pm -4:00pm (for window clients) answer phones to 5:00pm.	Monday-Thursday 7:30am- 5:00 pm Friday 8:00am - 11:30am*
4135 Land O'Lakes Blvd Land O'Lakes, FL 34639 (813) 558-5173	Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm	Monday-Thursday 7:00am -5:30pm	Monday-Friday 8:00am to Noon and 1:00pm-4:00pm (for window clients) answer phones to 5:00pm.	No Services currently available at this location.
4717 Airport Road. Zephyrhills, FL 33540 (813) 780-0740	Monday-Thursday   7:30am - 6:00pm	Monday–Thursday 7:30am-6:00pm	No Services currently available at this location.	No Services currently available at this location.
2318 U.S. Hwy 19 N Holiday, FL 34690 (727) 943-5505	Monday - Thursday  7:30am - 6:00pm	No Services currently available at this location.	No Services currently available  at this location.	No Services currently available at this location.
38749 Pattie Lane Lacoochee, FL 33525 (352) 583-2994	3rd Thursday of the Month (excluding summer months)  9:00am- 2:30pm	No Services currently available at this location.	No Services currently available  at this location.	No Services currently available at this location.

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1888 Local News Account Describes Altercation on the Horse Railroad Running from Bartow Station to City Island

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An account of local news published in the May 1, 1888 issue of the Mount Vernon Chronicle included a number of interesting tidbits regarding developments in Pelham including an altercation that occurred on the horse-drawn trolley line that ran from Bartow

1886 Dynamite Explosion in Baychester Kills Four and Shakes Residents of Bartow-on-the-Sound in Pelham

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I have previously written about a massive explosion that occurred on April 5, 1890 at a dynamite works in Baychester that killed two workers and shook the countryside.  See Thursday, October 22, 2009:  Dynamite Explosion in 1890 Breaks Windows and Shakes