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Novelist to speak at kick-off event
Artists, musicians invade Royal Palm
The Kravis Center is the setting for the annual Love of Literacy luncheon Friday, March 30.
The Royal Palm Art & Music Festival came to town March 10-11 with carnival rides, street painting, a juried fine arts & crafts show and more.
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THE ACREAGE • LOXAHATCHEE GROVES • ROYAL PALM BEACH • WELLINGTON • WEST PALM BEACH
Go behind the scenes into one of six area gardens that’s part of the Wellington Garden Club’s “Secret Garden” tour April 14.
Merger of Palms West, Lake Worth chambers signify ‘new beginning’
space is used than in previous junior tennis programs and softer, larger “low-flight” balls and smaller rackets are provided to make it easier for kids to hit the ball. Jorgensen says the USTA has done a phenomenal job in changing its teaching methods and lesson plans to make tennis more fun for younger kids. “We used to always use the whole court and it would get boring,” she said. “Now, the set-up is to use a much smaller space and to have
Some could argue that the newly formed Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce – which officially launched Feb. 27 at a luncheon with more than 200 guests at the Poinciana Country Club in Lake Worth – is a sign of the times. “What a historic moment for us all to be a part of,” Chamber CEO Jaene Miranda announced at the luncheon. “We are observing today a celebration of new opportunities – it’s symbolizing an end to what we have known for 28 years at the Palms West Chamber and 100 years at the Greater Lake Worth Chamber. More importantly, it’s a new beginning – signifying renewal, as well as change.” Change may be exactly what was needed after Beth Johnston resigned as executive director of the Greater Lake Worth Chamber of Commerce last May, following on the heels of the chamber’s board firing her predecessor, Tom Ramiccio, in December 2009. By the time Johnston left her position, the Lake Worth Chamber was down to one staffer – office manager Nadine Burns – and its membership ranks had declined from a high of about 490 members in 2009 to approximately 402 members before the merger. Meanwhile, the Palms West Chamber of Commerce had been expanding in spite of the rough economy, increasing from about 720 members in 2010 to 780 last year. According to Miranda, she suggested to her board that it could benefit the membership
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SEE CHAMBER / PAGE 8
Protect your campers from the sun’s rays Melanoma rates are rising in all age groups – including kids and teens – making sun protection at camp especially important.
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Fishing club to host annual yard sale
Local Happenings ................ 4-5 In Brief.............................6, 9 Nice and Easy ...................... 10 Arts & Entertainment .............12 Manely Speaking....................13 Community Round-Up .............19 Just For the Fun of It ............. 21 Outside The Neighborhood ...... 23 Service Directory ..............24-25 Classifieds .......................... 27 PalmsWestMonthly.com
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April 2012
The new chamber covers 40 percent of the county in an area stretching from the western sugar cane fields to the coral reefs in the Atlantic.
Take a sneak peek into a secret garden
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West Palm’s GreenMarket moves to Wednesday nights for the summer beginning May 23.
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In one local community, residents volunteer to teach kids tennis using a kid-friendly approach catching on nationwide.
The West Palm Beach Fishing Club will host its annual Marine Yard Sale April 14 from 7 a.m. to noon at its North Flagler Drive headquarters in downtown West Palm Beach.
GreenMarket goes nocturnal
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Village Walk resident and volunteer Mitchell Fuchs works on an underhand serve and receiving drill with Carlee Deily, 8, at a recent USTA 10 and Under tennis session. Village Walk donates the use of the courts for the 8-week program.
Introducing kids to tennis is a
WHOLE NEW RACKET By RANDALL P. LIEBERMAN Palms West Monthly
WELLINGTON — Even though Tamara Jorgensen of Wellington was a professional tennis instructor in Michigan, she had difficulty teaching the sport to her own daughter, Madison, 7. “Often, your own kids don’t want to learn from you,” Jorgensen said. “Maddie would just grab the racket and say, ‘Mom, I can do this myself.’ “ So, when Jorgensen found out earlier this year that her community, Village Walk, would be instituting a 10-and-
under tennis program, she was eager to see if her daughter would take to it. “I read about the program in a community flier,” Jorgensen reports. “Maddie loves it so far. She has done Irish dancing, swimming and soccer, but she absolutely loves the tennis.” The 10-and-under program, which is led by volunteer Village Walk residents, comes from the United States Tennis Association (USTA) and is part of a new, targeted nationwide initiative to introduce more kids to tennis and make it more fun for them. Less court
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Local Happenings
Plan to ‘Sip ’n Shop’ at Junior League’s spring event
In the ambiance of Borland Center in Palm Beach Gardens, visitors can sip their choice of beverage from a cash bar and explore vendors’ wares at “Sip ‘n Shop” the annual spring market sponsored by the Junior League of the Palm Beaches. The event takes place 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, March 31.
Pet of the Month Gus is a 5-year-old neutered male American Pit Bull Terrier. Gus is easygoing, smart, knows several commands, and he is house trained! Gus is very gentle and good with children and other dogs. Gus needs a home without any cats. His adoption fee is $58, please reference animal ID#1527169. Adoption fees include rabies vaccination, license tag, microchip, spay or neuter surgery and more. To view other adoptable pets at Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control, visit them at 7100 Belvedere Rd., West Palm Beach, or go online to co.palm-beach. fl.us/pubsafety/animal. For more information, call 233-1200.
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Writer to share how autistic son influenced his life
The JCC of the Greater Palm Beaches will host two receptions featuring author and journalist, Tom Fields-Meyer, who will discuss his book, “Following Ezra: What One Father Learned About Gumby, Otters, Autism and Love from his Extraordinary Son.” Fields-Meyer penned the book to celebrate his son’s evolution from a remote toddler diagnosed with autism to an extraordinary young man connected in his own remarkable ways to the world around him. A former senior writer for People magazine, Fields-Meyer has also written for dozens of publications, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Forward. Guests are invited to join
a wine and cheese reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 1, at the JCC North in Palm Beach Gardens or on Monday, April 2, at the Ross JCC in Boynton Beach. Fields-Meyer’s son, Ezra, now 15 years old, will be a special guest. Cost is $36 per person. For $118, the program includes admission for two and a signed copy of Fields-Meyer book. Proceeds from the receptions support the JCC’s special needs program, which includes a special-needs camp, winter/spring camp, year-round programs and enriching, after-school classes. For information about the JCC and its special needs programming, go online to jcconline.com.
Temple Israel extends invitation to Passover Seder
A complete traditional Seder and dinner will be presented at 6 p.m., Saturday, April 7, at the President Country Club in West Palm Beach, hosted by Temple Israel. Rabbi Howard Shapiro and Cantor Paul Offenkrantz will officiate. Reservations must be made by April 3 by calling 833-8421. Cost is $80 for adults and $25 for children ages 4-13. Founded in 1923, Temple Israel is the oldest Jewish organization in Palm Beach County and the only Reform synagogue in the central part of the county.
Royal Palm Beach set to host annual garage sale
The Village of Royal Palm Beach knows one man’s trash is another man’s treasure and plans to capitalize on it with the Annual Royal Palm Beach Giant Community Garage Sale. The event takes place 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 14, in Veterans Park, just south of Okeechobee Blvd. on Royal Palm Beach Blvd. The park will be filled with vendors selling their treasures to the public, surrounded by fountains and waterfall, musical entertainment and refreshments at the café. A free shuttle will be providing pick-up and drop-off for overflow parking available at the Cultural Center or behind Village Hall. Vendors can reserve space by calling (561) 790-5149. Both open and covered spaces are available for $20 or $35, respectively. Tables may be rented for $10 and chairs for $3. April 6 is the deadline to register as a vendor.
Iron Lion Fitness to host fund-raiser for autism school
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The Palm Beach Zoo invites children to bring their parents and hop over for an “egg-citing” egg hunt, an “egg-cellent” hot breakfast buffet at the Tropics Café and “egg-xtra” special guests including the Easter Bunny and some of his animal friends. The breakfasts are scheduled for 9 and 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 31 and Sunday, April 1 and again at 7 and 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 7. Early registration is required due to limited space. For more information or to register, call (561) 547-9453, ext. 223 or go online to palmbeachzoo.org.
The Florida Trail Association is launching its first-ever ecotourism event of the Northeast Everglades Natural Area, called the “Ocean to Lake Hiking and Outdoor Festival,” beginning Friday, March 30. This three-day public event, which takes place in Jupiter and will have its main events in the West Jupiter Community Center, will be a weekend filled with outdoor activities celebrating the outstanding conservation lands, wildlife habitats and natural resources found in our region. Bird watching, butterfly watching, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, paddling, star gazing and visits to the Loxahatchee River are on the menu. The weekend will be capped with an exclusive dinner featuring guest speaker Clyde Butcher, Florida’s foremost nature photographer. Register for the event online at floridatrail.org. For more information about the event or the Florida Trail Association, call Executive Director Dennis Miranda at (352) 378-8823 or send an email to dmiranda@floridatrail.org.
Seventy vendors will present items for sale including jewelry, home goods, clothing and outdoor accessories. Live music, food and a cash bar will be available along with raffles throughout the day. Admission is $5. Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance or by going online to jlpb.org. Proceeds from the event will support league projects that enrich the lives of children in Palm Beach County. The Borland Center is located at 4885 PGA Blvd. in Palm Beach Gardens.
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Palm Beach School for Autism. The event will feature food, drinks, music and cycling for a good cause. Admission is complimentary, but attendees are encouraged to donate a minimum of $10 to benefit the school. A raffle also will be held featuring several high-end items from local businesses. In addition, Fit2Run will have a registration table available for their 4-Mile Club Challenge. Iron Lion Fitness, located at 10660 Forest Hill Blvd., is a boutique fitness studio that offers personal training, indoor cycling, yoga and a weight management program. For more information on how to volunteer or donate for the event, call Gen Lane at (561) 312-9573.
Excel computer classes offered at Mandel Public Library Microsoft Excel 1 & 2 (2010), Part 1, will be offered Wednesday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach. Part 2 will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 25. The two-part series teaches everything needed to get started using Excel 2010 including inserting data, adding formulas, formatting text, creating charts and more. Intermediate
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computer skills are necessary. Registration is required to use the computer lab. Mandel Library, formerly the West Palm Beach Public Library, is at 411 Clematis St. For more information, call (561) 868-7760 or go online to mycitylibrary.org.
Mounts Botanical Garden celebrates butterflies
The beauty of butterflies will be celebrated in April at Mounts Botanical Garden located at 531 N. Military Trail in West Palm Beach. Everything from selecting the right plants to attract the slender and brightly colored insects to designing the landscape will be included in a 6 p.m. workshop held Thursday, April 19 in Mounts Exhibit Hall A. Cost for the workshop is $20. Mounts Botanical Garden is open 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Suggested donation for entry is $5 per person. For more information, call (561) 233-1757 or go online to mounts.org.
Palm Beach Zoo to celebrate Earth Day with ‘Party for the Planet’ The Palm Beach Zoo is partnering with other AZAaccredited zoos throughout
Temple Beth Torah to host cantorial concert
The threeday event will also address conservation issues. Cost is free with zoo admission. For more information on Earth Day at the zoo, go online to palmbeachzoo.org or call (561) 547-WILD, ext. 223. The Palm Beach Zoo is located at 1301 Summit Blvd., just east of I-95 between Southern Boulevard and Forest Hill Boulevard.
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pony rides and hayrides and to enjoy the animals, including Ozzy, the new baby zebra. Parents who register their kids for summer camp that day will get 10 percent off tuition for the six weeks of camp. Also on sale will be little plants for kids to take home and plant in their gardens. Refreshments and hot dogs will be discounted the day
A special cantorial concert, entitled “TRADITION! A Cantorial Concert of Music from the Sacred to the Stage,” is set to be held at 7 p.m. April 22 at Temple Beth Torah, located at 900 Big Blue Trace in Wellington. Performers include Cantor Carrie Barrie, Cantor Tanya Greeblatt, Cantor Aaron Kaplan, Cantor Hayley KobilinskyPoserow, Cantor David Presler, Cantor Susan Weiss-Abrams, Cantor Bill Wood and Cantor Natalie Young. The concert will feature the Temple Beth Torah Choir, accompanied by Dr. Alan Mason. Tickets are $25 per person, including a dessert reception following the concert. For tickets, call the temple office at (561) 793-2700.
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The Good Earth Farm in Loxahatchee Groves is set to host an Earth Day Celebration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 22. The farm invites all families to come out for lunch,
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In Brief Mortgage aid extended for county’s first-time home buyers
tions, go online to the Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful website at keepPBCbeautiful.org or call (561) 686-6646.
Golf tourney raises $215,000 to help cure blood cancers
The Housing Finance Authority of Palm Beach County (HFA) has extended the Mortgage Saver Program, a federal mortgage credit certificate program to help qualified firsttime home buyers reduce home loan financing costs. The program entitles the new homeowner to a federal income tax credit of up to 50 percent of mortgage interest paid (not to exceed $2,000 annually) for the life of the mortgage as long as the home is retained as the principal residence. A loan officer at one of the participating lending institutions can pre-qualify a home buyer. The maximum income limits for qualified home buyers are $90,480 for one- and two-person households and $105,560 for households of three or more. The maximum purchase price of the home cannot exceed $381,375. For further information on the Mortgage Saver Program and a current list of participating lending institutions, go online to ehousing.cc/palmbeach10.htm.
Great American Cleanup to take place locally April 21 The 2012 Great American Cleanup, a national campaign organized by nonprofit Keep America Beautiful, will take place locally April 21. The local clean-up will be organized by Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful along with the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County. In what continues to be the nation’s largest grassroots
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society raised $215,00 at its annual golf tournament held at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach in February. The event included a scramble tournament, live and silent auctions and a dinner buffet. A highlight of the day was a golf clinic put on by North Palm Beach resident Dr. Gary Wiren, renowned author and PGA Master Professional. Proceeds from the tournament benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
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Renowned golf professional Dr. Gary Wiren conducted a pre-event clinic for participants of a charity golf tournament benefitting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society held at Trump International Golf Club in February.
community improvement program, Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful’s volunteers will clean up litter and debris from public spaces, roadways, neighborhoods, waterways, parks and schools. Additional community improvement activities include tree and landscape plantings and other beautification projects.
Volunteers are encouraged to pre-register by contacting the volunteer coordinator at their chosen location. All supplies will be provided and commemorative T-shirts will be given away to volunteers while supplies last. Community service hours will be given. For more information and to see a list of participating loca-
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A new summer tour has been introduced at historic Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds, focusing on Florida wildlife and the role of animals. Throughout the Village’s 10 acres, guides will talk about the importance of animals today and in the past. Topics covered include how an old Florida hunting camp was used during a time when living off the land was a way of life, and discovering the relationship between animals and humans to understand what causes some animals to become extinct. Tour admission is $4 per student under 12; $5 per senior 65 or above and $6 per adult. For every 10 students, one
chaperone is admitted free. Admission does not include lunch or beverage, but visitors may bring their own lunch to enjoy in the Yesteryear Village common area. Tours are approximately two hours and begin at 10 a.m. The Village’s General Store is open for beverages, candy and gifts upon request at the time of reservation. Reservations are filled on a first-come, first-served basis and can be made by calling 7905232 or by sending an e-mail to Arlene@southfloridafair.com.
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Luncheon kicks off county’s 2012 ‘Read Together’ campaign The Kravis Center is the setting for the annual Love of Literacy luncheon Friday, March 30. The event also kicks off the 2012 Reach Together Palm Beach County reading campaign that runs from March 30 to May 7. During this period, Palm Beach Country residents are encouraged to read and discuss the same book, “Last Train to Paradise,” by Les Standiford. Originally published in 2003, the book recounts the history of Henry Flagler and the railroad he built. The non-fiction book was chosen by the public. Author Pat Conroy is the featured speaker at the 21st annual luncheon benefitting the county-wide programs of the Literacy Coalition. Conroy has written best-selling novels that include “The Prince of Tides,” “Beach Music,” “The Great Santini” and “The Water is Wide.” His love of reading began when he listened to his mother read “Gone with the Wind” each night at bedtime when he was five. She likened the book’s characters to people he knew such as Rhett Butler as Conroy’s father, a fighter pilot, and Scarlett O’Hara as herself. This comparison caused Conroy, even at his young age, to understand that a relation exists between art and life. His most recent book, “My Reading Life,” celebrates his life-long devotion to language, writing and the stories that influenced him. Four of his books have been made into movies, including “The Prince of Tides,” directed by and starring Barbara Streisand. Conroy has been inducted into
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Merger boosts new chamber membership to nearly 1,200 An initial exploratory meeting was held in July, followed by an “intent to merge” contract signed by both organiza-
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that stretches from the western sugar cane fields to the coral reefs in the Atlantic. “It does not matter whether you were a member of the Palms West Chamber or the Greater Lake Worth Chamber – or maybe both,” said Rick Tourville, who was chairman of the Lake Worth Chamber and is a board member of the newly formed organization. “The bottom line is that this merger delivers benefits to our new organization and its members that would not have been realized as individual entities.” The new chamber will keep both of its offices open, giving the Central Palm Beach County Chamber an eastern and western presence. Phone lines are in the process of being combined, as are the membership lists, with a new Web site due to be rolled out in July or August. Right now, the Web sites of both of the old chambers are being individually maintained. Monthly networking opportunities will basically double, as the chamber will keep a monthly luncheon out west, a monthly breakfast back east,
as well as networking events in the west and east. This will probably lead to members having to choose between the events closer to them, said Stella Suarez-Rita, an attorney who was a member of the Lake Worth Chamber. “I can’t make the events out west, so I do hope the events will balance out between east and west,” she said. All of the major events both chambers used to put on annually will still take place except for the Lake Worth Chamber’s Hispanic Fest, which was very similar to Palms West Chamber’s Salsafest. All in all, Tourville believes the merger is a good deal for all 1,200 Central Palm Beach County members. “Our member businesses will have the opportunity to increase their networking and marketing opportunities anywhere from 50 to 200 percent while keeping their original investment the same,” he said. For more information about the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce, call (561) 790-6200 or go online to cpbchamber.com.
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In Brief The PBCFF is currently accepting donations of unwanted marine-related items for this event. All contributions are taxdeductible. For more information, call the PBCFF at 832-6780 or go online to westpalmbeachfishingclub.org.
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The first eight-week session begins April 3 at the Wellington Community Center. Classes are from 9-10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cost for one class per week is $100 for Wellington residents and $125 for non-residents. The cost for two classes per week is $180 for residents and $225 for non-residents. Participants must be at least 16 and must register in advance online at wellingtonfl.gov or in person at the Wellington Community Center or Village Park, 11700 Pierson Rd. For more information, call Julie Strow, programs coordinator, at (561) 753-5262.
SCORE offers free workshops for small business owners
Palm Beach SCORE, a nonprofit organization that provides small business counseling and training, will hold a series of free workshops and seminars in West Palm Beach to help people start and successfully run their own businesses. A workshop entitled, “Facebook, Your New Business Marketing Tool” will be held April 4, from 5-6:30 p.m. at NewEpicMedia.com, 2000 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 901. SCORE will host a seminar April 12 and 26, entitled, “So You Really Want to Start Your Own Business” from 9-10:30 a.m. at the SCORE office located at 500 S. Australian Ave., Suite 115. Other workshops are planned throughout the month. For information on other workshops, or to register, go online to palmbeach.score.org or call (561) 833-1672.
West Palm Beach seeks volunteers of all ages
The City of West Palm Beach is seeking individuals for its city-wide volunteer program. Previously coordinated by each department, Mayor Jeri Muoio has recently streamlined the process to make it easier for those of all ages, experiences
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and locations to share their skills with the community. Over the past decade, the value of volunteers to the city has resulted in a savings of tens of thousands of dollars. Mayor Muoio is increasing awareness about the volunteer opportunities and formalizing the city’s volunteer program so everyone can share their talents with West Palm Beach. Current volunteer opportunities include a horticultural expert to help develop the Waterfront landscaping, an after-school tutor, computer lab assistant, youth sports coach, graphic designer, accounting assistant and more. For more information about volunteering and to review the latest listing of opportunities, go online to wpb.org/volunteer.
American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life set for Lake Park
The Town of Lake Park will host the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life April 27-28, at Lake Shore Park located on Lake Shore Drive along the Intracoastal Waterway. The relay begins at 6 p.m.
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Fishing club set to host annual yard sale
The West Palm Beach Fishing Club will conduct its annual one-day Marine Yard Sale from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 14, at its headquarters on North Flagler Drive and Fifth Street in downtown West Palm Beach. The event is open to the public and admission is free. A wide variety of used items will be for sale including fishing rods and reels, boat anchors, dock lines, gaffs, cast nets, fish landing nets, offshore and inshore fishing lures, marine hardware, Bimini tops, boat propellers, terminal tackle,
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Palm Beach State College offer an Associate in Science degree in Ophthalmic Medical Technology – the first such program in South Florida – starting in the 2012 fall term. Ophthalmic medical technologists work closely with eye physicians and surgeons in evaluating vision and treatment of patients with eye disorders. Classes for the two-year program will be held on the Palm Beach Gardens campus starting Aug. 23, in a newly constructed learning center, complete with a laboratory featuring the latest ophthalmic equipment. There are only about two dozen such programs nationwide. Information sessions will be held from 5-6 p.m. on Thursdays, April 5, May 3 and June 7, in Room SC152 in the BioScience Technology Complex on the Palm Beach Gardens campus at 3160 PGA Blvd. For more information on the program, go online to PalmBeachState.edu/OMT.xml or call (561) 207-5726.
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NICE AND EASY by Ernie Zimmerman
There’s always plenty of room at Hotel Zimmerman For the past 29 years, Ernie has played host to countless friends and family visiting from the North during the winter months. When Sharon and I moved our family from New York to this great state almost 29 years ago it was a tough decision. It’s always hard uprooting one’s family, especially leaving friends and family behind and not knowing exactly when we might see them again. Back then, there was no e-mail, no Facebook and no Twitter to stay in touch. There was only long-distance phone calls and good old-fashioned snail mail. We wondered if we would become victims of “out of sight, out of mind?” Our worries were answered with the first Northeast cold spell that year. And for 29 straight winters since, our home has been transformed into the Zimmerman Hotel. It seems all those friends and family we left behind decided our home would be the perfect
place to spend winter vacation. But as the years drifted by the flow of traffic to our hotel slowed. The reasons are numerous. Some of our guests loved Florida so much they decided to move here. Thus, I have plenty of friends and family that now live within driving distance. Others (I was told through the grapevine) didn’t like Florida as much as I do. It seems that others (same grapevine) didn’t think I was the greatest host in the world, and there have been a few, I am sorry to say, who died. But for some unknown reason, this year, the flow of traffic to the Zimmerman Hotel has picked up. Guests have been coming and going at our home all season long. Hardly a day goes by that Sharon and I have the entire house to ourselves. Here
I thought I was an empty nester – well, my nest is no longer so empty. The thing that surprises me most is that the North had a very mild winter this year. Very few cold days and hardly any snow to speak of. Yet, somehow, the company kept coming down. Another interesting curiosity is that most of my guests this year are younger than guests from years ago. In fact, in most cases they are the offspring of my original guests, which means many of our house guests this year are my kids’ age. And our kids are having a blast with these freeloaders, I mean welcomed visitors, because they get the best of both worlds. They see them whenever they want, then they get to drop them back off at our house. So I guess you can say it’s a win-win for everyone, err, most everyone.
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Testing is a term used to describe the process of checking the housing market/ industry to determine the nature and extent of discriminatory treatment practiced against various home seekers. Two or more individuals similar in most aspects are sent to the same business being tested. Testers keep careful notes as to what transpires, and then record their experience on a standard report form. Difference in treatment of testers often form the basis for successful resolution of a housing discrimination complaint.
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Jennifer Lawrence stars as Katniss Everdeen in sci-fi adventure movie, “The Hunger Games.”
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Recently, I made the mistake of joking on Twitter about the possibility of a Team Peeta vs. Team Gale dynamic, referring to the two young men who hold special places in the heart of Katniss Everdeen, the 16-year-old heroine of “The Hunger Games.” Some people played along but many were appalled at the very idea of something as cliched and flimsy as a love triangle defining the young woman they’ve come to admire so fiercely from Suzanne Collins’ best-selling trio of novels, the first adaptation of which makes its way to the screen this weekend amid great fervor and expectation. I learned very quickly: These people do not mess around when it comes to Katniss. Those same fans should be thoroughly satisfied with the faithfulness of Gary Ross’ film, with its propulsive nature and vivid imagery: a mix of decadent costumes and architecture and harsh, unforgiving exteriors. At its center is Jennifer Lawrence, an ideal choice to play this strong, independent young woman. Those who saw her Oscar-nominated performance in 2010’s “Winter’s Bone” already were aware of her startling screen presence – her natural beauty, instincts and maturity beyond her years. And yet there’s a youthful energy and even a vulnerability that make her relatable to the core, target audience of female fans. Lawrence is end-
lessly watchable, and she better be, since she’s in nearly every single shot of Ross’ film. And speaking of Ross, he may seem an unlikely choice to direct a movie about a futuristic, fascist world in which teenagers must fight each other to the death in an exploitative display of national loyalty and pride. He is, after all, the man behind such clever, charming and uplifting films as “Dave,” ‘’Pleasantville” and “Seabiscuit.” But those movies, while based on high-concept premises, ultimately had pointed things to say about politics and society. The script adheres rather closely to Collins’ novel – no surprise there since she cowrote it with Ross and Billy Ray – although it does truncate some of the subplots that give the book its greatest emotional heft as well as soften the brutal violence of the games themselves, ostensibly in the name of securing a PG-13 rating. Still, the makers of “The Hunger Games” have managed the difficult feat of crafting a film that feels both epic and intimate at once. A post-apocalyptic version of North America has been
divided into 12 districts. Every year, a teenage boy and girl from each are selected randomly at the “Reaping” and sent to the opulent, art deco Capitol, where they’re made over, trained and primed to fight each other until one is left standing in the sprawling arena. Gamesmakers manipulate their surroundings, “Truman Show”-style; Wes Bentley, sporting fiendish facial hair, functions as a sadistic version of Christof in a control room on high. Every minute of competition is breathlessly broadcast to the nation, with viewers rooting for and betting on their favorites; having a sympathetic back story is crucial, and similarities to reality shows like “Survivor” or even “American Idol” are clearly intended. Even the program’s host (Stanley Tucci in an upswept blue ‘do) has a huge personality but isn’t so outlandish that you couldn’t image him as the face of some top-rated primetime game show. Katniss lives with her widowed mother and beloved younger sister, Prim, in the distant District 12, known for its poverty and mining – a place visually reminiscent SEE MOVIE REVIEW / PAGE 22
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Boca Raton Museum of Art
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Kravis Center
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MANELY SPEAKING by Laura Danowski
To sell Willie or not to sell Willie, that is the question Thankfully, the only injury suffered from the flying dismount was to Laura’s pride that may – or may not – be slowly healing. My plan to get back on my horse and enjoy riding again failed. The first day back in the saddle in a year, and I fell off. I hadn’t ridden in over a year because I allowed life to get in the way and lost control of time management. I thought I had lost enjoyment of the ride. The revelation prompted a gym membership in November to regain strength and balance before getting back in the tack. It was a Saturday afternoon in January with enough sun and breeze to make you wonder why living anywhere else was a consideration. I pulled on my britches and they zipped without trouble, as well as my boots, a pleasant omen. With helmet, saddle and bridle in hand out to the barn I went to be with people talking about riding because they were doing it, and not reminiscing. Willie was happy to be tacked up. He enjoys work because to him it is all a game. He is a thoroughbred and they are known for high intelligence. If you engage their mind, the performance is remarkable. Thoroughbreds are also hot with a somewhat volatile nature. A horse’s first defense mechanism is flight, and some
obviously handle the unexpected better than others. I swung my leg over Willie’s back and his walk to the ring was long and easy. After a few laps of walk, we eased into a trot and it felt just as good. Light steps, forward motion and … Why am I laying on the ground, my right leg folded under me and wiping sand from my lips? The recount of my unexpected dismount involved the neighbor’s dog crashing through the bushes along our fence line. Willie classified the dog as life-threatening and to avoid harm, dropped his shoulders out from under me and spun left, sending me airborne to the right. I climbed back on and finished my ride. And that was all she wrote. So here I am, three months later, without hope, confidence or desire. The flying dismount was a pride-buster more than anything. But honestly, it did not surprise me. The first time I sat on Willie before purchase I got buckedoff. Willie was four and I was accustomed to an older soul who knew his job of jumping fences and making sure I was
never dislodged from the saddle. I purchased Willie during a time of extreme duress in my life. We were a bad match from the start and have had two other unexpected separations, one involving fractured ribs and a broken watch. I didn’t say bad horse. Willie is actually quite athletic and just needs a better rider than me. Or does he? I’m the one who worked through six-months of him standing on his hind legs in rebellion. I taught him flying changes, leg yields and how to jump. I worked with him on his manners and safety around the barn. So, Plan B needs to address my enjoyment of riding and my horse’s well-being. In the past 10 weeks, five other persons have been riding Willie and they all do a nice job. My friend took Willie for a lesson with a very high-end trainer who said, “He’s a nice horse.” I actually like watching him go. Do I sell him and let someone else develop his career? I find mental comfort and ease with this idea. My mom wonders how I can consider the choice when I’ve been through so much
with Willie. I tried to explain the relationship with the horse is the same as with people. Just because you are together, doesn’t make it right. The partnership should be complementary, not tactical and defensive. So if I sell him, my search begins for another ride or “partner.” Riding is my hobby, it needs to be fun; something I can’t put down. I truly admire the professional folks who climb on anything and get the best out of them. It is more art than science and it is their job. My boyfriend says stop overthinking the situation, get fit, ride some other horses to build my confidence and keep Willie. He was raised on a thorough-
bred race farm so his opinion has merit. In the immortal words of Jimmy Buffet, “Indecision may or may not be my problem.” I just don’t know … To share your own experiences, send an email to laura@ palmswestmonthly.com. Laura Danowski is the owner of Heads-Up Media, specializing in equestrian promotion. A former circuit competitor, she now resides on her layup facility in Loxahatchee.
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SUMMER CAMP
Parents urged to ask camps about sun protection Rates of melanoma are rising in all age groups, including kids and teens, making sun protection especially important for young people. By LISA A. FLAM The Associated Press
Parents who send their kids off to summer camp hope they stay protected from the sun’s strong rays, even without mom and dad there to slather on the sunscreen or demand that hats stay on. As awareness of the sun’s dangers has grown over the past few decades, experts say camps are keeping up, though parents should ask about sun policies to be sure. “There are many camps that make this a top priority, but you’ve got to make sure that either the education is provided by you or you’re sending your
child to a camp where they take this seriously,” said Dr. Amy Paller, a pediatric dermatologist at Northwestern University. Rates of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, are rising in all age groups, including children and teens, making sun protection especially important for young people. “The data is clear that early sun exposure and especially sun damage greatly increases skin cancer over a lifetime,” said Dr. Lawrence Eichenfield, chief of pediatric and adolescent dermatology at Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego. Summer camps are now providing indoor activities and
outdoor areas shaded by trees and tents, and are encouraging campers to wear protective clothing, such as hats and swim shirts. Sunscreen, too, has become a big part of camp life for the estimated 10 million children who attend each summer. There weren’t bottles of the stuff around in the 1970s and early ‘80s when Ken Schainman attended Camp Mohawk in White Plains, N.Y., where he has worked for years and is now a director. “When I was first a counselor in 1985, that was the first time that sun became an issue,” he recalled. “I had a camper whose
father was a plastic surgeon, and he was the first camper I remember whose parents were insistent upon sunscreen twice a day, every day. “Now, it’s virtually all the campers,” he said. Dermatologists recommend that a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher be liberally applied before going outside, and again every two hours and after swimming or sweating. That would work out to several reapplications during a camp day. How or whether it gets done depends on the camp and the camper. Camps train staff to remind campers about using sunscreen; some allow counselors to reapply it, while others won’t. Some camps supply it
daily, others don’t. At Mohawk, campers are asked to arrive wearing sunscreen, and to reapply it throughout the day themselves or ask another camper for help. Younger children get help from a counselor, although another staff member must supervise to avoid any question of impropriety, Schainman said. “It’s unrealistic to have 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds put on sunscreen without any help,” he said. Children 8 and up can be taught to put on sunscreen correctly, but younger children generally need help, Paller said. Marisa Mandrea once sent her son, Max, now 6, to a private camp and signed a waiver SEE CAMP / PAGE 17
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programs, enhance services and strengthen the collections of the library. Second, the grant funds will help develop the WPBLF organization, and lastly, the grant will fund innovative library programs geared toward making the library more user-friendly and attracting a wider variety of constituents. Lastly, I must share with you that since beginning my term in office, I have been inspired by the number of dedicated individuals who work tirelessly for the benefit of the City. Our employees come to work each day with a smile on their face and with one goal in mind: ongoing enhancement of our great city. In the coming weeks I’ll give you a chance – via Facebook – to look “behind the scenes” at the departments full of hardworking individuals who keep our beautiful city clean, safe and one of the country’s greatest hometowns. If you have not yet done so, please join the more than 9,600 people who ‘like’ our Facebook page at Facebook.com/CityofWPB in order to read our department spotlights as well as valuable information about upcoming events and timely notifications. I hope you enjoy an insider’s glimpse, and please contact me with your feedback about how we can continue to enhance this new initiative.
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New sunscreen products offer an array of choices for moms CAMP / FROM PAGE 15
allowing counselors to help with sunscreen. But last year, he went to a municipal-run camp that did not allow counselor assistance. “My son, who’s never been sunburned, came home sunburned,” said Mandrea, of Northbrook, Ill. Her husband, a dermatologist, “read them the riot act,” she said. The Northbrook Park District, which runs the camp, tells children to reapply sunscreen themselves or team up with a friend. “We just like to play it really, really safe with any of the personal contact with the children,” said the district’s leisure services manager, Cathi Klaver. This summer, Mandrea is sending her son to a different park district camp, with orders to use his sunscreen stick and spray every day. “It’s not like
I’m doing it, but it’s better than nothing,” she said. In Pasadena, Calif., Tom Sawyer Camps started providing sunscreen to campers at its four programs about 15 years ago, and counselors will lend campers a hand. The camp is all outdoors, and relies on oak trees and pop-up tents for shade. “Everyone’s become more aware of skin cancer and preventive work,” said executive director Sarah Horner Fish, adding that counselors will be required for the first time this year to take an online sunexposure tutorial produced by the Environmental Protection Agency. This summer, 10-year-old Jack Nathan will head back to Camp Pontiac for his second season at the sleepaway camp in Copake, N.Y. He loved the activities and newfound inde-
pendence last year. What his mother, Bradi Nathan, didn’t love was hearing that he rarely used the sunscreen she packed. In online photos she saw, Jack looked radiant. Nathan, of Livingston, N.J., thought it was from all the running around he was doing. Jack said he didn’t use sunscreen often because he was busy having fun, although he applied some on hot days. “If the counselors reminded me, I’d forget in two minutes,” he said. His mother added: “Once they hit 10, 11, (camps) trust they’ll be responsible themselves, but they’re not. They’re too young.” When choosing sunscreen, dermatologists recommend finding a product your child is willing to use. There are lots to choose from: sprays, lotions, creams and gels.
“There are so many excellent formulations, and children and teens often have their own idea of what they like on their skin,” said Eichenfield, in San Diego. Among new products this year is a foaming lotion from Coppertone Water Babies that resembles lightweight hair mousse. A new brand, Sunbow, has Dora the Explorer and SpongeBob SquarePantsthemed colored sunscreen whose tints disappear when rubbed in. Neutrogena has Wet Skin Kids spray that can be applied to wet skin. Sun protection also means clothing and hats that shade the face, ears and neck. Eichenfield said most regular T-shirts and shorts have “decent” protection, but it depends on the tightness of the fabric’s weave. Rash Guard shirts are popular with kids.
“They’re great, but not everybody can afford that,” said Paller. As an alternative, she recommends SunGuard, a laundry additive available online that washes sun protection into clothing to last through 20 washings.
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FEATURE STORY
Area residents introduce tennis to a new generation TENNIS / FROM PAGE 1
the kids hit the ball so much more. The kids really feel like they are a part of the game and they stay interested the whole time. You can see them rushing back to get ready to hit the ball.” Madison commented, “I like to go to tennis because it is really fun and I learn how to play the game. I get to meet my friend Elizabeth and my mom also makes a lot of new friends.” Wellington is one of the target markets for the USTA’s 10-and-under program, which is being implemented by the association’s Florida division and run locally by Debbie Ellsworth, the USTA 10 and Under Tennis Coordinator for the Village of Wellington. Ellsworth hopes to eventually expand the program to other parts of Palm Beach County. For now, Ellsworth manages a three-year, $100,000 grant by the USTA to bring 10-and-under tennis to as many kids as possible. In addition to Village Walk, other local facilities hosting the program include Black Diamond, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Wellington, the Girl Scouts, the Wellington Tennis Center and the Fountains Country Club in Lake Worth. In addition, the program is in all eight Wellington elementary school, including the schools’ after-care programs. Ellsworth is particularly excited about how things are going so far at Village Walk. “What makes Village Walk unique is that it is the only one of our facilities where the program is run completely by
volunteers,” Ellsworth said. “They’re not being paid to be out there, but are doing it simply to help the kids. The program there is fantastic. The volunteers are so exuberant.” Paula Herron, activities director at Village Walk (a Divosta Homes community which is made up of about one-third seniors and twothirds families with kids), was instrumental in bringing the 10-and-under tennis program to the community. Herron is thrilled by the great energy displayed by the smiles of the participating kids, who include some who live in Village Walk and some who live elsewhere. “Everyone is so excited with the program here at Village Walk,” she said. “We’ve gotten so much support. Now the mothers are asking for tennis lessons so they can keep up with their kids. It’s just a neat program. I’m really proud the community has stepped up to do it.” The lead volunteer at Village Walk is Jim Nordstrom, 67, a lifelong physical education teacher who has been playing tennis since he was about 10. Nordstrom moved to Village Walk in 2009, after retiring from teaching at West Morris Regional High School in New Jersey. “When we were asked about whether or not we wanted to do this program, we thought it would be a good thing for the community,” Nordstrom said. “We had a pre-season day that drew about 45 kids with an enrollment of 30 whose parents made the commitment of paying $50 for eight sessions.” The USTA program is broken down into three age groups:
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Volunteer instructor and Village Walk resident Marlin Friedland feeds oversized tennis balls to Madison Jorgenson, 7, during a drill designed to teach hitting a ball over a kid-friendly sized net.
5 and 6, 7 and 8, and 9 and 10, though Nordstrom says Village Walk has included three four-year-olds in the younger group. The younger the age group, the smaller the court space used, the smaller the racket and the larger and softer the ball. Nordstrom runs the younger group at Village Walk, along with the help of junior volunteers Annabel Newton (Nordstrom’s granddaughter), 12, and Haile Deily, 11. The smallest rackets and largest balls are used in this group. Activities in this group are primarily designed to improve
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Four-year-old Catalina Wein lends a hand as, from left, volunteer instructor Marlin Freidland, dad Andrew Wein and lead volunteer Jim Nordstrom set up the kid-friendly sized net before lessons get underway at Village Walk.
UPCOMING 10 AND UNDER TENNIS EVENTS: FAMILY PLAY DAY: The USTA’s Florida Division will host a Family Play Day for parents and kids May 19 at the Wellington Tennis Center, 12150 Forest Hill Blvd. Each parent/child team costs $25 and includes hats, snacks and prizes. For more information, call (561) 791-4775.
USTA VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON PLAY DAY: In conjunction with Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play, the Wellington Tennis Center will host a youth tennis festival on Sept. 22. FOR MORE INFORMATION: For more information about the 10-and-under tennis program, to sign up your child or to find out how to volunteer, contact Ellsworth at ellsworth@florida.usta.com or call (561) 313-1083.
hand-eye coordination, balance, comfortability with a ball coming at you and familiarity with basic tennis terminology. “The first week these kids weren’t quite sure what was going on with their bodies, especially the four-year-olds,” Nordstrom said. “Now, they can at least concentrate on the ball.” The middle group is run by Marlin Friedland, Mitchell Fuchs and Rich Marangello. For this group, two small nets are strung across half a regulation court to create the much smaller practice area Jorgensen was describing. “The ‘low-flight’ balls are much easier for the kids to keep an eye on and hit, so they have more fun,” Nordstrom said. “The nets are easier for the kids to hit the ball over so they have more success.” Friedland added, “It’s fun to see the progress in some of the kids, especially the little ones.” Said Fuchs, “When they asked for volunteers, I was happy to do so. I play here three, four times a week and wanted to give something back.” The older group is led by Mayer Furman and Patricia Wong. After a few sessions of using the “low-flight” balls, Furman and Wong felt the kids were ready for regular tennis balls. “The older group is starting to learn some of the finer points of the game,” Nordstrom
said. “They are learning about the serve, the volley and net play. They are starting to learn how to actually play tennis.” Furman, who turns 80 this year, said, “I want to give back what I’ve learned. I must have taken 200 lessons from pros in my life. I love it. The kids are really picking things up.” Wong added, “It’s been a wonderful experience. I’m amazed so many kids are so interested in the program at such a young age. They’re eager to learn and can’t wait to get started each week.” The Village Walk program for this session will culminate with a pizza party on April 22. As for the Wellington program in general, Ellsworth says a Family Play Day (for parentchild teams) will be held May 19 at the Wellington Tennis Center. Then, on Sept. 22, the Wellington Tennis Center will host a youth tennis festival – the USTA Village of Wellington Play Day – in conjunction with Nickelodeon Worldwide Day of Play. “During our first year, we have tripled in size,” said Ellsworth. “In the year to come, we plan on continuing to get into more facilities and to continue to grow the program.” For more information about the 10-and-under tennis program, to sign up your child, or to find out how to volunteer, contact Ellsworth at ellsworth@florida.usta.com or (561) 313-1083.
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COMMUNITY ROUND-UP / WELLINGTON
Upcoming tour to showcase area’s ‘secret gardens’ By CHRISTINE DAVIS Palms West Monthly
WELLINGTON — When it comes to gardens, some of us like to look at them. Others of us like to roll up our sleeves and get our hands dirty. The Wellington Garden Club doesn’t discriminate. Both types are invited to view six unique gardens on its Secret Gardens of Wellington tour that takes place Saturday, April 14. “We call them secret gardens because they are normally not open to the public,” says Twig Morris, first vice president of the club. For a teaser, she refers to member Sandy Sklar’s acre. “Sandy is knowledgeable and her garden is diverse – she has vegetables, fruit trees, climbing vines over arbors …Wow! I had no idea what was in her garden beyond her driveway. It really is a secret backyard.” Sklar, a master gardener and volunteer at Mounts Botanical Garden, says her garden was made to be enjoyed from her house. “It’s my family space.” Her husband Fred, South Florida Water Management’s chief scientist of Everglades Restoration, enjoys gardening too, she says, and her cats and dog like to hang out in the garden – and then there are the wildlife critters. “The hummingbirds and the butterflies show up every morning on the firespikes and I’ve spotted some painted buntings at the bird feeder at 8 a.m. – trying to outsmart the squirrels is a full-time job.” Over the years, she gradually added more native plants to her garden to attract wildlife and nurture nature. “Generally, they require less work, but I do have both natives and exotics,” she says. “I have every plant I could get my hands on.” When she moved to her Wellington home in 1993, her yard contained grass, pine trees, a couple oak trees and sable palms. “I used the skeleton of what was there and created beds between the trees,” she says. “In the beginning, all I had to do was mow the grass. Then we planted ruby red grape fruit, allspice, macadamia nut and a cinnamon tree. I had a honey bell but it never did anything for me and I had a second that I couldn’t get to go, but now we have 38 fruit and spice trees.” In the front island, she has more than 100 varieties of begonias, bromeliads and aroids. Plants will be labeled for the
tour, so if you’re going, look for her spinach tree and bulnesia. “They are a couple of my favorites,” she says. “The bulnesia blooms a couple of times a year and has a sunshine yellow flower. The spinach tree has a maze of stems that the birds love to hop around inside and it puts out a white flower that the butterflies love.” Other favorites are the yellow elder with trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom all year, the Hawaiian sunset bell with a beautiful pink flower, and the monstera deliciosa. “That’s a huge Swiss cheese philodendron type with fruit that’s a cross between the pineapple and banana.” The tropical lilac might be in bloom, too, she adds. To the south of her home, she’s planted an attractive vegetable garden with raised beds around a fountain. “It takes up all my time and is never done,” she says. “I have more vegetables than I can count.” Sklar also loves her fragrant plants. She has ylang ylang, honeysuckle, sweet almond, angel trumpets, confederate jasmine and even a couple of rose bushes. Her entire garden is environment friendly and her vegetable garden is organic, but Florida’s sandy soil needs lots of improvement. In her veggie garden she uses composted horse manure, purchased compost and pinebark mulch as well as mulch from the Solid Waste Authority. In addition to these, she uses slow-release pelleted fertilizers on her landscape plants. “I haven’t used any pesticides this year, not even the ones considered organic. I prune off diseased leaves and fruit, sterilizing my pruners between plants with rubbing alcohol or a 1:10 solution of Chlorox and water. I examine plants carefully for caterpillars and other insects and pick them off. I am planning to use beer in small cups to trap and drown snails since these have started becoming more of a problem lately.” For those who want to grow natives, she suggests Jamaican caper, gumbo limbo and Simpson stopper, and if your property is large enough, an oak tree because the birds love them. For fragrance, she suggests a sweet almond, and for a fruit tree in a small space, try cumquat. For those who are starting out with vegetables, broccoli is
IF YOU GO: TOUR DATE: Saturday, April 14. HOURS: The tour runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. ADVANCE TICKETS: Advance tickets may be purchased for $20 on March 31 and April 7 at the Wellington Green Market, 12165 Forest Hill Blvd. They can also be purchased through April 13 at the Delray Garden Center, 3827 W. Atlantic Ave. in Delray Beach. If you’d like to have tickets mailed to you, call (561) 791-1561. DAY OF ADMISSION: On the day of the tour, tickets will be priced at $25 and will be sold only at the First Baptist Church of Wellington, 12700 W. Forest Hill Blvd. FOR MORE INFORMATION: For more information on the tour or the Wellington Garden Club, call Joan Kaplan at (561) 795-4888. great, she says, because it just keeps going. For experienced gardeners, the challenges are numerous. She’s still working on that honey bell and she’s trying to figure out how to get her jacaranda to bloom. Although she and her husband squeeze in about 24 hours a week (and the gardens could easily use 40 hours), Sklar is undaunted. “I love gardening. It’s everything to me.” The Secret Gardens of Wellington tour is Saturday, April 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain
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Wellington resident Sandy Sklar examines a Aechmea fendleri, one of many bromeliads featured in her garden. “The leaf character of bromeliads offers color and textural interest throughout the year and the flowers are an added bonus,” says Sklar, who’s garden is one of six that will be part of the April 14 Secret Gardens of Wellington tour.
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This Month in History April 5, 1614: Pocahontas, daughter of the leader of the Powhatan tribe, married English colonist John Rolfe in Virginia. (Having converted to Christianity, she went by the name Lady Rebecca.) April 21, 1649: The Maryland Toleration Act, which provided for freedom of worship for all Christians, was passed by the Maryland assembly. April 19, 1775: The American Revolutionary War began with the battles of Lexington and Concord. April 14, 1818: Congress decided the United States flag would consist of 13 red and white stripes and 20 stars, with a new star to be added for every new state. April 3, 1860: The legendary Pony Express began service between St. Joseph, Mo., and Sacramento, Calif. April 22, 1889: The Oklahoma Land Rush began at noon as thousands of homesteaders staked claims. April 19, 1951: Gen. Douglas MacArthur, relieved of his command by President Truman, bade farewell to
Congress, quoting a line from a ballad: “Old soldiers never die; they just fade away.” April 9, 1959: NASA announced the selection of America’s first seven astronauts: Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn, Gus Grissom, Wally Schirra, Alan Shepard and Donald Slayton. April 10, 1963: The nuclear-powered submarine USS Thresher failed to surface off Cape Cod, Mass., in a disaster that claimed 129 lives. April 1, 1970: President Nixon signed a measure banning cigarette advertising on radio and television, to take effect after Jan. 1, 1971. April 22, 1990: Millions of Americans joined in a worldwide 20th anniversary celebration of the first Earth Day. April 19, 1993: The 51-day siege at the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas, ended as fire destroyed the structure after federal agents began smashing their way in; dozens of people, including David Koresh, were killed.
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Horoscope by Madame Hughes Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County is asking for the public’s assistance in finding Palm Beach County’s wanted fugitives. Miguel Arroyo is a white male born 9-18-82. He is 6-feet 1-inch tall and weighs 195 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He has multiple tattoos. His last known address is Hemlock Road in West Palm Beach. The suspect is wanted on a felony charge of Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Marked Police Car and Resisting Police Officer. Miguel Arroyo Michael Davis is a white male born 7-461. He is 5-feet 8-inches tall and weighs 155 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. His last known address is River Bluff Lane in Royal Palm Beach. The suspect is wanted on a felony charge of Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer. Warrants checked on 3-20-12. Remain anonymous (don’t give your name) and you may be eligible for up to $1,000 reward.
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Aries (March 21 - April 20) In upcoming negotiations, it will become crystal clear that you hold most of the cards. But be careful as to how you treat the less powerful this round. You may not be the top dog next time. Taurus (April 21 - May 21) Listen to a Virgo who speaks from experience. As you seek solid ground in your career, many factors deserve consideration. Employment is not as straightforward and static as it once was. Wise input can help. Gemini (May 22 - June 21) The stars indicate an extended period of understanding and acceptance between you and your family. When the vibes are this positive, mountains can be moved. Cancer (June 22 - July 23) To say nothing can be the smartest move of all. An encounter will tempt you to speak up in defense of yourself. No need to - your behavior was above reproach. Leo (July 24 - Aug. 23) Put a limit on your people pleasing attempts.
Believe it or not, many can respond negatively when someone seems too attentive. Bend over backwards, but only so far. Virgo (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23) “The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” Oh, how you hate it when that happens, when your mental or written list gets thrown out the window. Upheavals are about to surface. Ride the wave like a savvy surfer. Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) Do you consider yourself a hero? Anyone can be in the running – any age, any personality type, any walk of life. You can be a hero to your child, your local community or the whole world. Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Be on the lookout for something that will tickle your funny bone. Maybe a silly movie, maybe some shared guffaws with friends. Winter has sucked a little of the humor out of you; time to replenish your reserve. Sagittarius (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21) This time the party starts when
you arrive, whereas usually that can be said about Leos. Without letting the flattery go to your head, indulge your comedic temperament and show your “fans” a side of you they’ve probably not seen. Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Some families are very close knit. Chances are you’re either part of one or know someone who is. Familiarity can be unwittingly exploited. Reminder: we all treasure our privacy. Not every bit of info is supposed to be shared. Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) How far would you expect your car to travel on an empty tank? Machines run on energy of some sort – gas, batteries, electricity, etc. You are a machine. Ergo, you need fuel. No excuses – eat healthy meals. Pisces (Feb. 20 - March 20) Your home is your haven. Starting now, resolve to make your “castle” more inviting. Treat each member with the respect you would show visiting royalty. Curtsy to one another – figuratively speaking.
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At two-plus hours long, ‘Hunger Games’ never drags lessly share. But when Prim’s name is called at the Reaping, Katniss springs into action to volunteer instead. This is one of those scenes in which you don’t need to have read the book to feel emotionally engaged; the drama and the tears feel real, and they’re not overplayed. Katniss’ male counterpart is Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson), the baker’s sweet but bland son. Together they’re to receive mentoring from the frequently inebriated
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Outside the Neighborhood Sneeze causes accident that knocks out power
WINONA, Minn. — A sneezing driver is to blame for a power outage in Winona. Police say Travers DeWitte inadvertently stepped on the gas when a sneeze erupted, sending his vehicle across an intersection, up a curb and into a guy wire attached to a power pole. The crash snapped the cable, which flew up and severed a power line, cutting service to about 1,300 Xcel Energy customers in mid-March. Police tell the Winona Daily News that sparks from the broken line ignited a small grass fire which quickly burned itself out. Power was later restored.
Marine credits karma for $2.9 million jackpot
LAS VEGAS — Marine Cpl. Alexander Degenhardt is crediting karma for landing a $2.9 million progressive slot jackpot in Las Vegas. Degenhardt was accepted as a bone marrow donor to an anonymous patient only a couple of days before hitting the jackpot in late February at the Bellagio, the Las Vegas Sun reported. “They asked me if I was sure I wanted to go through with it because it’s kind of painful, but what’s a little pain if it will save someone’s life?” Degenhardt said. “I look at this jackpot as kind of good karma for that.” Degenhardt, 26, said he plans to continue his career with the Marines and go through with the bone marrow donation, which is expected to occur in the next six months after extensive testing. He and several fellow Marines had flown to Las Vegas from Washington, D.C., where he’s stationed, for a week of training at Nellis Air Force Base. He said he decided to kill a couple of hours before the return flight by playing the penny slot, which takes bets from 40 cents to $2, at the Bellagio. He landed the jackpot about 10 minutes later. Degenhardt decided to buy some clothes after the jackpot –
at a thrift store, where he buys all of his clothes. He said he won’t part with his car that has rolled up some 250,000 miles, either. “I plan to keep driving it until I can’t anymore,” he told the Sun. “No sense in wasting money. I’m really pretty thrifty.” The Bally Technologies’ Money Vault slot machine at the Bellagio is linked with casinos across Nevada. It was the second largest jackpot ever for Bally, which makes the machines and pays out the jackpots.
Police: Pa. man tries high-fiving cop who gave DUI
TYRONE, Pa. — Police say a central Pennsylvania man thanked and tried to high-five the officer who flagged him down for driving without his lights – only to then be arrested on a drunken driving charge. The Altoona Mirror reports that Gerald Decker was driving early Feb. 19 when a Tyrone officer noticed that Decker’s car didn’t have its lights on and flagged him down. Officer Adam Bonsell says Decker told him, “Thanks, buddy,” and tried to high-five him. Bonsell told him, “That’s not how it works” and gave Decker field sobriety tests. Police say Decker’s bloodalcohol content was 2½ times the legal limit for drivers.
Times he arrived early on March 10, at the county courthouse in Albia for a Republican convention. He says his staffer asked the crowd if he could speak, and when he finished, “a guy raises his hand and says, ‘I think you want to talk to the Republicans.’” Turns out, Democrats were meeting in the same place two hours before the Republican event was to start. Dolan, of Muscatine, Iowa, says everyone was nice about the mix-up, but he now asks “Is this the Republican convention?” before he starts talking. Dolan is running for the GOP nomination for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District seat.
early in the morning to avoid a stalker – a 25-pound turkey willing to bump, scratch and harass her. Edna Geisler calls the foul bird “Godzilla.” The 69-year-old tells the Detroit Free Press that the turkey wanders into her property each day from nearby woods. She says she recently couldn’t get to her front door after a trip to the grocery store. A video posted on the Free Press Web site shows Godzilla roaming the property like it’s his own. State wildlife expert Tim Payne says adult turkeys are known to aggressively defend their territory. Payne suggests Geisler open a large umbrella to drive the turkey back to the woods.
Detroit-area woman stalked by aggressive German celeb bunny meets untimely turkey COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, Mich. demise — An Oakland County woman says she sneaks out of her house
BERLIN — An earless baby bunny that was a rising star
on Germany’s celebrity animal scene had his 15 minutes of fame brought to an abrupt end when he was accidentally stepped on by a television cameraman. The fate of 17-day-old Til, a bunny with a genetic defect, was plastered across German newspapers March 15, the same day a small zoo in Saxony was to have presented him to the world at a press conference. The cameraman told Bild newspaper he hadn’t seen Til, who had buried himself in hay, when he took the fateful step backward. Zoo director Uwe Dempewolf tells Spiegel magazine Til didn’t suffer: “It was a direct hit.” Germany has been home to several global animal celebrities in recent years, including polar bear Knut and Paul the prognosticating octopus.
Kansas House squashes bid to make Toto breed top dog TOPEKA, Kan. — There may be no place like home, but don’t tell Toto. Much like the Wicked Witch of the West, a Kansas House committee squashed a bid in mid-March to make the cairn terrier,
a breed perhaps best known as that of Dorothy’s canine sidekick in “The Wizard of Oz,” the state’s official dog. Democratic state Rep. Ed Trimmer told the Wichita Eagle he plans to reintroduce the bill next year. And Brenda Moore, a South Central Kansas Kennel Club official who first proposed the idea, says she plans to
drum up public support for it this summer. The animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, opposed the measure, saying it believes it would cause Kansas puppy mills to “churn out litter after litter of the breed” and lead to fewer adoptions from animal shelters.
Iowa Republican mistakenly pitches Democrats
ALBIA, Iowa — A Republican congressional candidate says he’s learned to double check his campaign schedule after he mistakenly spoke at a Democratic convention in Iowa. Dan Dolan told the Quad-City
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Smiles abound at Art & Music Festival Street artists, carnival rides, singers and dancers – even a wingseating contest – were just some of the sights and sounds at the two-day Royal Palm Art & Music Festival, held March 10-11. The annual event took place on Royal Palm Beach Boulevard just north of Southern Boulevard. Though a bit of rain fell during the fun, it couldn’t stop the public and entertainers alike from enjoying the festivities, as these photos attest. TOP LEFT: Tree’s Wings & Ribs set up a tiki bar and separate “Swamp Bar” for festival customers. TOP RIGHT: Janae Luisi and her neighbor Camren Faultisak, 6, ride the 1001 Nachts attraction. “It was scary cause it was going too fast. It tickled my tummy,” said Faultisak. RIGHT: From left, Brothers Alyk, 5, Jalyka, 10, and Dalyk Smith, 8, collectively known as the Smith III, performed on the Community Stage. The group, from West Palm Beach, sings pop music such as “Solid as a Rock,” “ABC,” and “I Want You Back.” BOTTOM RIGHT: Vendors sell candied apples with nuts, a street fair staple. BOTTOM LEFT: Hayley Riggs, 15, of Wellington, works on her street painting piece on the wet pavement. “When it’s wet it doesn’t stop moving,” says the Wellington Community High School freshman who creates art as a hobby. Riggs says the piece was inspired by 1970s music. LEFT: Tom “Sharky” Ford, 3, from Loxahatchee Groves, waves to his father from the wave runner attraction. Photo by Elizabeth Burks/Palms West Monthly
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MERCHANDISE 38 Miscellaneous GOLF CARTS FOR SALE. $1,450$3,000. 20 to choose from. Pre-owned. 561-284-3601 or 772-631-3126
39 Wanted To Buy SILVER COINS WANTED. I pay more now! U.S., 20 times face value. Some foreign ok. Call John, (954) 263-3355.
EMPLOYMENT 42 Professional/Sales F/ T POSITION AVAIL ABLE. Preschool teacher assistant. Must have CDA or higher. 561-792-6909 Sheryl E.O.E.
43 Personal Services LET US DO THE TASKS that keep you from other concerns. Office work, bill pay, errands, barn chores. Local residents / lifetime horsemen with great attitudes & references. Seas. / year-round. (561) 889-2344
46 Part Time ADVERTISING SALES – Palms West Monthly has expanded and we’re looking for successful, experienced sales people! Flexible hours, great commission plan. Call Rob, 329-5593. FREELANCE WRITER/REPORTER needed to cover local school events & news. Must have Jou r na li s m exp. /de g re e. Send resume to rharris@ palmswestmonthly.com.
48 Restaurant/Hotel TESTA’S RESTAURANT is now hiring professional and experienced staff for all front of house positions. Apply in person: 221 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach, Fl 33480. No phone calls, please.
51 Rentals – WPB WHI TEH A LL CONDOS – B l d g 2-301: $950/mo. (unf); Bldg 3-101: $1000/mo. (unf); Bldg 11-301: $2200/mo. (seas.); Bldg 18-102: $1100/mo. (furn); Bldg 18-202: $1400/mo. (off seas.); Bldg 18-401: $1050/ mo. (unf); Val Oliva 762-7702 Illustrated Properties WHITEHALL VILLAGES & L.O.P. Spacious 2B/2Bth/Bonus Room with fabulous viewsFr o m $ 9 9 5 /m o. A n n u a l Unfurnished. Call Barry L. Salandro 561.632.8268 or Terry Cronin 561.346.6776 Village Realty Group www. BSalandro.com.
52 Rentals – Palms West 3/2 SINGLE FAMILY HOME – In Sugar Pond Manor, beautiful, quiet neighborhood and street near A-rated schools. L arge in- ground pool w/ screen patio & porch, fenced private yard. Large eat-in kitchen, dining room, living room & family room. $1,950/ mo. Bob Markey II, Palms West Realty, Inc. 603-3063 SPACIOUS 2/2 APARTMENTS – Archstone Hidden Harbor. Great location! Call for Specials & pricing: 798-3738 Archstonehiddenharbor.com
55 For Sale – WPB CYPRESS LAKES - 2/2 single family home in 55+ commu ni t y. C o r ne r l ot, til e d throughout. $109,900. Village Realt y Group, Nikki Calabrese, 697-8449. C R E S T H A V E N – 2- b e d r o m , 2-bath in 55+ community. Pool, clubhouse, hurricane shutters & eat-in kitchen. (561) 964-0803 WHITEHALL SALES – 2/2 1385 sq. ft. condos from $81,000 with or without balconies. Va l O l i va 5 61-76 2-7 70 2, Illustr. Prop. WHITEHALL VILLAGES – Breathtaking golf course, garden and clubhouse views 2B/2Bth/+bonus room, 1385 sq. f t. Barr y L . Salandro 632.8268 or Terr y Cronin 3 4 6 . 67 76 V i l l a g e R e a l t y Group www.BSalandro.com. From $124,500.
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