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The Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope hosted a Family Fun Day at the Palm Beach Zoo on June 30 for nearly 50 local families touched by cancer.
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DEERFIELD BEACH — South Florida’s not quite Jurassic Park, but it’s getting close. Packs of green iguanas are swarming seawalls, roaming yards and parks, and leaving a path of destruction and filth in their wake. Like a shot of espresso, the hot summer sun has stoked activity in the coldblooded creatures, which experts say may be at record numbers. “This year is the most iguanas I’ve seen and I’ve been in business for nine years,” says Thomas Portuallo, owner of Fort Lauderdale-based Iguana Control. He says the invasive lizards are out of control with “many hundreds of thousands” creeping around Palm Beach, Broward and MiamiDade counties. The prehistoric populations are multiplying like rabbits, and causing internet, phone and power outages (barbecued lizard, anyone?), damaging landscapes, levees, seawalls, roofs and patios, and contaminating pools with poop. “There’s no real way to come up with a valid estimate of the number of green iguanas in Florida. But the number would be gigantic,” says Richard Engeman, a biologist for the National Wildlife Research Center. “You could put any number of zeros behind a number, and I would believe it.” And the critters have residents steamed up – literally. About 8 percent of power outages, or 9,200 a year, are caused by animals and birds, says Richard Beltran, a Florida Power and Light spokesman. In South Florida, iguanas are the second leading cause of power outages, behind squirrels. But that’s well behind power failures caused by vegetation, Beltran points out. FPL uses raptor guards and bird diverters to cover 75,000 miles of power lines, switches and conductors at 600 substations, he says. If an animal touches two of the three power lines attached to a pole, that’s when current zaps them, Beltran says. Grace DeVita, of Hollywood, says she can’t escape iguanas at home or work. A few months ago, internet and phone service at her office went down after iguanas climbed power lines and chewed through cables.
“There was an iguana with a piece of wire hanging out of his mouth,” DeVita says. It took two days for power to be restored the first time, and then it happened again two days later. DeVita even pulled an iguana out of her toilet after it latched on to a plunger a few years ago. “In one of my bathrooms, my roommate kept hearing something in his toilet and saw something poking its head out,” she says. “It was very aggressive.” Incidents like these keep business booming for Portuallo, 57, whose fastgrowing company helps homeowners and businesses fight infestations. Iguana Control has four offices in South Florida and Collier County. Portuallo, of Parkland, says homeowners can control the beasties by regularly inspecting yards for iguana burrows, often found next to seawalls, and collapsing the holes and adding dirt. They love to eat hibiscus and bougainvillea, so landscape with plants they don’t care for, such as crotons, ixora and oleander. “Make it known that they aren’t welcome on your property,” he says. The creatures can grow up to five feet long and are fast on land and in water, making them difficult to catch. They have no natural predators. If you have a few, live and let live. Ten or more are a problem because populations grow exponentially, he says. Portuallo says his company humanely and lawfully exterminates iguanas using $1,000 precharged pneumatic pistols to deliver one shot to the head. “We don’t shoot to injure, we shoot with intent to kill,” Portuallo says. “My men are well-trained. We follow all laws in every municipality we work.” It is legal
to shoot iguanas in the head with a pellet gun, stab them in the brain and even decapitate them as long as they don’t suffer, according to state law. University of Florida researches say bashing in an iguana’s head and destroying its brain quickly is the most humane way to kill one. It’s a crime to drown, freeze or poison iguanas. “When you put out rat poison, you can’t control what’s going to consume it,” Portuallo says. “The animals die a slow, excruciating death, which is inhumane.” Contrary to popular belief, dogs and cats aren’t at risk from iguana feces. “Most pet instances are trauma injuries,” says Douglas Mader, a Marathon veterinarian who specializes in exotic animal medicine. “I have seen a couple dozen dogs come in with injuries from getting bit by iguanas or slashed by their tails.” The species are native to Central and South America and the Caribbean and thrive in Florida’s subtropical climate. They reach sexual maturity in 18 months, laying an average 40 eggs per clutch per year, Engeman says. Florida’s iguana problem began in the 1960s after the reptiles escaped from captivity during hurricanes and as unwanted pets released into the wild. Cold snaps keep the populations in check. However, South Florida hasn’t seen one extensive enough to make an impact since 2009, he says. “Florida’s got one of the worst invasive species problems in the world. It is at the top,” says Engeman, who has been doing research on the reptiles for 20 years. He says iguanas were able flourish while biologists were busy studying environmental impacts of pythons and feral pigs. The public needs to understand the environmental threats iguanas pose, he says. But love ‘em or hate ‘em, people are fascinated by the creatures. “They’re just kind of a lounge-y lizards that people like to look at,” Engeman says. “People think they’re just prehistorically cute.”
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Local Happenings Let’s go bird watching at MacArthur Beach State Park
What’s that up in the sky? It’s a bird … yes, but what kind? If you’ve found yourself wishing you could identify the multitude of flying wildlife in our backyards, join the folks at John D. MacArthur Beach State Park for a ranger-led educational walk Sunday, Aug. 5 beginning at 9 a.m. Participants should bring binoculars or rent them in the gift shop. Reservations are recommended and the program is free with park admission. The park is at the north end of Singer Island at 10900 Jack Nicklaus Dr. in North Palm Beach. For more information and to make reservations, call the Nature Center at (561) 624-6952.
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Women’s business group invites public to next dinner meeting The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American
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Everyone invited to de-stress with Tai Chi at Main branch library If you’re looking for health benefits such as lower blood pressure, reduced anxiety and improved balance, come out to the Palm Beach County Library System’s Main branch in West Palm Beach Thursday, Aug. 9 for a lesson in Tai Chi. The event will take place at 7 p.m. and pre-registration is required. Tai Chi is easy to learn and quickly delivers health benefits including increased flexibility and clarity of mind. Attendees are asked to bring water and
Women’s chamber to host “Dancing With Our Stars” event
The Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County will host “Dancing With Our Stars” Saturday, Aug. 11 beginning at 6 p.m. at Marina Grande in Riviera Beach. CBS12 Meteorologist Chris Farrell will emcee this inaugural event, which will feature a performance from professional dancers Manuela Smyth and David Cook and competition that will heat up on the dance floor between local celebrities. Tickets are $65. The Marina Grande is at 2650 Lake Shore Dr. in Riviera Beach. For more information, go online to WomensChamber.biz.
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Learn to better manage your mental health at RPB library’s free seminar Depression, anxiety and stress can hit anyone at any time. Those wishing to learn how to better recognize the signs are invited to a free seminar led by mental health counselor Michelle Sembric. The event will take place at the Royal Palm Beach branch library on Wednesday, Aug. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Attendees will learn coping skills and ways to manage their mental health in the hour-long event. Those planning to attend should pre-reregister by calling the library at 790-6030. The Royal Palm Beach Branch Library is at 500 Civic Center Way in Royal Palm Beach.
28th Annual Football Roast kicks off college football season
The Kiwanis Club of Palm Beach Gardens will hold its 28th Annual College Football Roast presented by Northwestern Mutual Tuesday, Aug. 28 at the Palm Beach Gardens Marriott. Paxton Boyd of ESPN 106.3 will emcee the evening of fun at the expense of the University of Miami, Florida State University, University of Florida, Florida Atlantic University and University of Central Florida football programs. The fun starts at 5:30 p.m. with a tailgate party and games, followed by the roast and a live auction. Proceeds of the fundraiser support the community service projects of the Kiwanis Club of Palm Beach Gardens Foundation, including college scholarships for local high school graduates and youth programs. Guests at the event can also expect great food, a complimentary cocktail, college sports memorabilia, a silent auction
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Village of Wellington invites residents to take budget challenge To date, nearly 700 people have taken Wellington’s Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Challenge survey. If you live, work, or play in Wellington, this is your chance to have your voice heard about how your tax dollars should be spent. The budget challenge will help Wellington set its funding priorities for the next fiscal year. The survey allows residents to make decisions about how much support certain services should receive, such as municipal golf courses, drainage and surface water assessment, law enforcement and customer service. Wellington residents may take the challenge through Aug. 12 by going online to wellingtonfl.gov and click on the budget challenge image displayed on the homepage.
Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope hosts day at the zoo
The Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope hosted a Family Fun Day at the Palm Beach Zoo on June 30 for nearly 50 local families that have been touched by cancer. Families enjoyed a lunch buffet, picnic in the park, carousel rides, close encounters with the animals and amazing raffle prizes including TVs, laptops,
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From left, Gabriel Moore, Nasya Earls, Debora Earls and Irene Sabrino enjoy Family Fun Day held at the Palm Beach Zoo Saturday, June 30, hosted by the Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope.
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5th Annual Countdown 2 Zero adoption event moved to fairgrounds The fifth annual Countdown 2 Zero adoption event will take place Saturday, Sept. 8 at its new location at the South Florida Fairgrounds, Expo Center East in West Palm Beach.
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Feeling a bit artsy? CCE offers free art classes for all ages Last month, this column focused on the thriving small businesses that call Northwood Village their home. This month, let’s focus on the art scene that has been a huge – but largely underappreciated – driver in the development of Northwood Village, Clematis Street and Cityplace. One of the first organizations that committed to Northwood Village was the Center for Creative Education which, in 2005, purchased a building at 425 24th St. The building was an 18,000-square-foot 1950s-era roller rink and the dedicated team transformed it into an art gallery, digital theater, recording studio, computer lab, art studios, classrooms and meeting rooms. CCE is an educational nonprofit that was created more than 20 years ago to strengthen the presence of the arts in the classrooms of Palm Beach County. It provides classes for all ages. Events are held at the CCE as well as a block away at the artist residency project at Lot 23 on Northwood Road.
The schedule has a variety of free classes: Ukulele, Hip Hop for Teens, Introduction to Decorative Arts, Drawing Fundamentals, Drawing and Painting plus much more. Trina Slade-Burks has been a teaching artist at CCE for the past 14 years. I first met Trina in 2014 when her annual art event, CONTINUUM WPB, came to Clematis Street. Since then, I’ve gotten to know her and her very talented artist husband Anthony Burks. I talked to her, wanting to understand her journey and how art is affecting the city. “Northwood gave me my start as an art dealer,” says Trina. “We gave artists opportunities when other galleries would not. It started at my home in Northwood Hills and made its way in to the Village. Northwood Village has drawn more of an interest of people wanting to be part of something hip, unique and relevant.” She adds, “Art truly helps drive the economy.” And the art has spread from
Northwood Village to CityPlace, which has used some of its available venues to provide homes to local and international artists. In December 2017, CityPlace opened CultureLab which transformed the old Macy’s space into an immersive art exhibit and housed the work of acclaimed British artist Sir Michael Craig-Martin and sound artist Stephen Vitiello. Earlier this year, Cityplace supercharged its annual Downtown West Palm Beach Art Festival and packed more than 100 artists’ tents arranged gallery-style and filled with all mediums of fine art. The next free outdoor art festival is scheduled for April 2019. The Burks’ events have collaborated tightly with CityPlace and its focus on art. “The 4th Annual CONTINUUM WPB in 2017 helped kick off the art scene in CityPlace,” Trina says. “We are truly grateful. Since then, we have had our 5th Annual CONTINUUM in the old Restoration Hardware Building and in September of this year
we will have the 4th Annual Collaboration: African Diaspora Exhibition.” Originally created in 2013, the African Diaspora Exhibition started off in the Burks’ home in Northwood. Since then, Collaboration has exhibited more than 350 artists. The art includes photography, painting, fiber, sculpture and mixed media. All of the artists are of African descent and reside in or are represented in Florida. The exhibit kicks off in CityPlace this September. The artists of Lot 23 have also been instrumental in bringing art to the waterfront through the City of West Palm Beach’s Summer in Paradise events. Last year, the artists painted “Aesop’s Tables,” which graced the waterfront during the event and were then auctioned off to charity. This year, the artists painted elaborate “Fairy Tale Playhouses” which were available to play with until the grand finale on July 26. While we celebrate everything that’s going on in our bus-
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tling city – the new restaurants, development and business, let’s also take the time to thank and support the people who are involved in art and cultural organizations around town. “Supporting local artists helps drive the economy, they are in your community year round – season or not,” says Trina. “Supporting local helps growth.” So, if you’re looking for something to do on a hot summer day, consider visiting a local art gallery or taking an art class at the Center for Creative Education. Maybe even learn how to play the Ukulele at Lot23. Aaron Wormus, the “guy” behind West Palm Beach’s popular aGuyonClematis Twitter account and blog, reports on news and happenings in and around West Palm Beach. Follow Aaron on Twitter for upto-the-minute news throughout the month.
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Vita Nova celebrates opening of safe center Vita Nova, a leader in helping young adults transition to independence, hosted a grand opening celebration June 5 to announce its newest program, the Spot, a safe and nonjudgmental drop-in center for homeless youth ages 18-25. Nearly 100 supporters and local dignitaries including West Palm Beach Mayor Jeri Muoio were in attendance. Following the ribbon-cutting, guests toured Vita Nova and the Spot, located at 2724 N. Australian Ave. in West Palm Beach.
For homeless youth who don’t know where to turn or are unsure of the next step, the Spot is a welcoming place that will link them to resources and programming aimed at eliminating or reducing their risk of homelessness. At the Spot, youth receive an initial assessment and life skills training. They are also linked with other resources to meet housing, health care, employment, education and overall wellness needs. “It is critical that we have
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THE VILLAGE IDIOT by Jim Mullen
Getting in the vacation spirit can cost arm and a leg At last, we’ve arrived at Swimsuit City. Let the vacationing begin. We were supposed to be here yesterday, but we missed our connecting flight because someone tried to bring their comfort donkey on the plane. There was some confusion at the gate as to whether or not that was allowed, and if it was, whether the donkey would have to purchase a seat of its own. And could it sit in the exit row? Somewhere in the kerfuffle, our comfort luggage was sent to Beach Ball City instead of Swimsuit City. The airline says we should get it back in a couple of days. But, hey, let’s not spoil things! We’re on vacation. The taxi to the hotel took the scenic route past hotel after hotel, condo after condo, all with names like Ocean View, Ocean Breeze, Ocean Waves, Sea Foam, Sea View, Sea Breeze, Sea Wave, Dune View and The Dunes – all of them blocking our view of the ocean. The names were starting to make me seasick. On the other side of the road from the hotels was the strip mall. Sunglass City, Panama Hat City, Made in Pakistan City, Umbrella Town, Pancake City, Waffleville, Double-the-Price of Things at Your Hometown Grocery Store City, Sunscreen City, Trinket City, Souvenir City,
T-Shirt City, and Ye Olde Rent A Paddleboard, which is right next to Ye Olde Rent a Jet Ski to Mow Down Paddleboarders. After about half a mile, the store names start to repeat. It seems the worst thing that could happen to a person in Swimsuit City is go to the beach and sit in the sun without a hat, sunglasses, an umbrella, a cover-up and a waffle. Maybe we should have gone to No Beach City. We would have saved a lot of money. Our hotel was called “Dune Walk.” I’m guessing it’s named that because it was about a half-mile walk to the dunes.
But it had three stars: one for each bullet hole in our balcony window. We passed hundreds of restaurants with catchy names and clever come-ons like, “You know our food is fresh because we have fishing nets hanging in the dining room!” “Home of the Catfish Hot Dog!” “If It Ain’t Fried, We Don’t Have It!” and “Kids Eat for Free!” Why, oh, why did we forget to have kids? They must be such a money-saver. There is an old-timey plane towing a banner up and down the waterfront all day, proclaiming, “Day-Old Clams! One Dollar a Bucket!”
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Fresh grounds for coffee: Study shows it may boost longevity By LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer
CHICAGO — Go ahead and have that cup of coffee, maybe even several more. New research shows it may boost chances for a longer life, even for those who down at least eight cups daily. In a study of nearly half-a-million British adults, coffee drinkers had a slightly lower risk of death over 10 years than abstainers. The apparent longevity boost was seen with instant, ground and decaffeinated, results that echo U.S. research. It’s the first large study to suggest a benefit even in people with genetic glitches affecting how their bodies use caffeine. Overall, coffee drinkers were about 10 percent to 15 percent less likely to die than abstainers during a decade of follow-up. Differences by amount of coffee consumed and genetic variations were minimal. The results don’t prove your coffee pot is a fountain of youth nor are they a reason for abstainers to start drinking coffee, said Alice Lichtenstein, a Tufts University nutrition expert who was not involved in the research. But she said the results reinforce previous research and add additional reassurance for coffee drinkers. “It’s hard to believe that something we enjoy so much
A 10-year study released on Monday, July 2, 2018 shows that coffee drinkers had a lower risk of death than abstainers, including those who downed at least eight cups daily. The benefit was seen with instant, ground, decaf, and in people with genetic glitches affecting how their bodies use caffeine.
could be good for us. Or at least not be bad,” Lichtenstein said. The study was published on July 2 in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine. It’s not clear exactly how drinking coffee might affect longevity. Lead author Erikka Loftfield, a researcher at the U.S. National Cancer Institute, said coffee contains more than 1,000 chemical compounds including antioxidants, which help protect cells from damage. Other studies have sug-
gested that substances in coffee may reduce inflammation and improve how the body uses insulin, which can reduce chances for developing diabetes. Loftfield said efforts to explain the potential longevity benefit are continuing. Adam Taylor, fetching two iced coffees for friends on July 2 in downtown Chicago, said the study results make sense. “Coffee makes you happy, it gives you something to look forward to in the morning,” said
Taylor, a sound engineer from Las Vegas. “I try to have just one cup daily,” Taylor said. “Otherwise I get a little hyper.” For the study, researchers invited 9 million British adults to take part; 498,134 women and men aged 40 to 69 agreed. The low participation rate means those involved may have been healthier than the general U.K. population, the researchers said. Participants filled out questionnaires about daily coffee
consumption, exercise and other habits, and received physical exams including blood tests. Most were coffee drinkers; 154,000 or almost one-third drank two to three cups daily and 10,000 drank at least eight cups daily. During the next decade, 14,225 participants died, mostly of cancer or heart disease. Caffeine can cause short-term increases in blood pressure, and some smaller studies have suggested that it might be linked with high blood pressure, especially in people with a genetic variation that causes them to metabolize caffeine slowly. But coffee drinkers in the U.K. study didn’t have higher risks than nondrinkers of dying from heart disease and other blood pressure-related causes. And when all causes of death were combined, even slow caffeine metabolizers had a longevity boost. As in previous studies, coffee drinkers were more likely than abstainers to drink alcohol and smoke, but the researchers took those factors into account, and coffee drinking seemed to cancel them out. The research didn’t include whether participants drank coffee black or with cream and sugar. But Lichtenstein said loading coffee with extra fat and calories isn’t healthy.
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Outside the Neighborhood
Boa constrictor falls from ceiling, lands on sleeping man
PULASKI, N.Y. — A central New York man got a rude awakening when a large snake fell from his bedroom ceiling and landed on him while he slept. The state Department of Environmental Conservation says that one of its officers responded to a call on June 29 from a man who says a snake had fallen on him while he was sleeping in his apartment. DEC officials say the officer determined a 6-foot-long red-tailed boa constrictor had escaped its enclosure in an apartment. The agency says the snake fell from the ceiling of the downstairs apartment, where it landed on a man sleeping in bed. The man wasn’t injured. The snake has been returned to its owner.
Rescue crew drops man at hospital, then does his yard work
HUDSON, Fla. — When a Florida man suffered a heart attack while laying sod in his front yard, the first responders did something extraordinary. Melissa and Gene Work were rushing to finish the yard work in time to avoid a fine from their homeowner’s association. Melissa Work said her husband was so worried about meeting
the deadline that while he was drifting in and out of consciousness on the way to the hospital, he begged her to keep the grass from dying. The rescue team took notice. After leaving the couple at the hospital, seven firefighters returned to their home and finished the job. Pasco County Fire & Rescue officials said on Facebook that they “believe in helping the community whenever we are needed.”
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Dog praised for saving owner from snake attack
Former students confess to high school prank after 50 years
CLAY CENTER, Kan. — A group of Kansas pranksters are finally coming clean right before the 50-year anniversary of a high school finding a mysterious hole through its roof. The Kansas City Star reports that Richard Klocke and his friends fired a small cannon full of gunpowder near Clay Center Community High School for the Fourth of July in 1968. Authorities reported that mysterious metal scraps had gouged the school roof and caused a water leak, but they never figured out where the scraps came from. The pranksters stayed quiet about the incident until now to avoid getting in trouble. The 65-year-old says he wants to take responsibility because “it’s never officially been told as to what happened at that event.”
ANTHEM, Ariz. — A golden retriever in Arizona is earning praise for saving his owner from a rattlesnake attack. KPHO-TV in Phoenix reports that Todd the dog leaped between Paula Godwin and the deadly snake last week after she nearly stepped on the venomous reptile during a morning hike. Instead of striking Godwin, she says the snake bite Todd on his snout. Godwin says she rushed her dog to an animal hospital in Anthem where he was treated for the bite. Todd is expected to make a full recovery. Godwin says had Todd not gotten between her and the snake she would have been bitten.
Tasty typo confuses Senate candidate with a sandwich
HARTFORD, Conn. — A tasty typo mistakenly turned a U.S. Senate candidate’s name into that of a sandwich. The Connecticut Post reports that a banner on Connecticut Senate candidate Dominic Rapini’s website’s read “Approved by Dominic Panini.” When told about the mistake, Rapini told the newspaper: “Oh,
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my God, you’re kidding me!” The mistake was soon fixed. The Apple executive faces Republican-endorsed candidate Matthew Corey in the August primary. They’re hoping to take on Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy in the fall. Rapini’s last name already has an appetizing meaning. He says rapini means broccoli rabe in Italian, so people often find recipes when they Google his name.
Where’s Anastasia? Library had a ‘Fifty Shades’ censor
BERKLEY, Mich. — A suburban Detroit library has decried an unidentified censor who concealed DVDs of movies from the racy “Fifty Shade” series. The Berkley library is now openly displaying the R-rated movies, accompanied by a sign that says hiding movies “is not how libraries work.” Librarian Lauren Arnsman tells the Detroit Free Press that the three movies had mysteriously disappeared since last year, forcing the library to spend more than $100 to replace them. Most were found hidden in the building. They’re now on a table, along with the movies “Jerusalem” and “Eyes Wide Shut,” which also had disappeared.
Man charged with attacking minion on Florida boardwalk
DAYTONA BEACH — A man has been charged with attacking a person dressed as a minion cartoon character along a popular Florida boardwalk. Police say Jamie Roehm was costumed as a yellow, cylindrical minion and working outside Jungle George’s on Daytona Beach’s boardwalk the evening of Sunday, July 8, when a man started messing with him. According to the police report, Roehm says the man slammed him onto the pavement and kicked him when he tried to get back up. Police said witnesses cheered 25-year-old Ryan Nihart on during the alleged attack. The store owner and others helped detain Nihart until police arrived. He was charged with battery and criminal mischief. The Palm Beach Post reports Roehm declined medical treatment, saying he was mostly bruised. The store owner told police the $300 minion suit was destroyed.
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This Month in History Aug. 1, 1790: The first United States census was completed, showing a population of nearly 4 million people. Aug. 19, 1848: The New York Herald reported the discovery of gold in California. Aug. 21, 1858: The famous debates between senatorial contenders Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas began. Aug. 2, 1876: Frontiersman “Wild Bill” Hickok was shot from behind and killed while playing poker at a saloon in Deadwood, S.D. Aug. 20, 1920: The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing American women the right to vote, was declared in effect. Aug. 3, 1921: Baseball commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis refused to reinstate the former
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UNIVERSAL CROSSWORD Edited by Timothy E. Parker
“LARGE AND IN CHARGE” by Mitch Komro ACROSS 1 Kindest regards 5 Mein dish? 9 Lagasse, for one 13 Angle between branch and trunk 14 Promo overkill 15 Unwoven material 16 Gargantuan gorgonzola? 18 Steep rocks 19 Tree with tough, useful wood 20 Bristlelike appendage 21 Bemocks 23 2004 occurrence 26 Bowed musical instrument 27 Like Medoc 28 Passing away (as time) 32 Hand-held millstones 35 Trudges 36 “ ___ gloom of night” 37 Styptic substance 38 Poke fun at 39 100 centavos 40 Cruise or Arnold 41 Flared overpants 42 Seven-time AL batting
champ Rod 43 Like some watermelons 45 Worm container 46 It may be pitched 47 Blowing one’s top 52 Set apart 55 Make a m istake 56 Zilch 57 Lurk 58 Best of the bunch? 61 Mythological king of Crete 62 Manitoba tribe 63 Quality and Comfort, e.g. 64 Hold the phone 65 Didn’t draw a card 66 Ottoman Empire dignitaries DOWN 1 Tower site 2 He can’t go home again 3 Rho follower 4 It’s administered by an RN 5 Like gum stuck under a desk 6 Mirthful scavenger
7 Photo ___ (pol’s news events) 8 Pull up d andelions 9 Some collectibles for antiquarians 10 Star inside of a hat? 11 Outer limits 12 ___ up (come clean) 15 Potential currency 17 Rutherford or Helen 22 Dodge, as the press 24 Big event for florists 25 Backslide, medically 29 Profit’s counterpart 30 Smoke detector 31 Reach new heights? 32 Some gym equipment 33 Shaving-cream ingredient, perhaps 34 Top of the charts, in Mexico 35 They may be strained in young families 38 Cause of merchandise shrinkage 39 Suck wind 41 Loose outer garments 42 Director of “It’s a
Wonderful Life” 44 Whipped cream amount 45 Walked a dog responsibly 48 Fend off 49 Devoid of intelligence 50 Ding-a-ling 51 “The ___ Menagerie” 52 Philosophy subjects 53 “In Living Color” piece 54 Carve with acid 59 Vein contents 60 Business end of a pen
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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. Robert Normil is a black male born 7-15-89. He is 6-feet tall and weighs 160 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He has multiple tattoos. His last known address is Ware Street in West Palm Beach. He is a student. The suspect is wanted on a Felony Charge of Aggravated Battery on a Pregnant Person and False Imprisonment. Robert Normil Jeremy Dean Butler, aka Dwayne Butler, Jerry Butler and Hogsbear, is a white male born 3-25-80. He is 6-feet tall and weighs 180 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes. He has multiple tattoos. His last known address is Osceola Rd. in North Palm Beach. The suspect is wanted on a Felony charge of Grand Theft Over $20,000. Warrants checked on 7-17-2018. Remain anonymous (don’t give your name) and you may be eligible for up to $1,000 reward. Jeremy Dean Butler
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Aries (March 21 – April 20) Now that you know it’s safe to trust what’s in your heart, your heart is overflowing. It looks like someone else feels the same way. For now you can rest easy knowing that life doesn’t get any better than this. Taurus (April 21 – May 21) These ants in your pants have something to do with boredom. Get out on the tip of your arrow and have an adventure. If whomever you’re with isn’t in the mood to take off, go by yourself. Gemini (May 22 – June 21) Your privacy issues are running the show. What’s the big secret? If you’re worried about people knowing too much about your business, what they don’t know about it is keeping you both stuck. Cancer (June 22 – July 23) Don’t be naive. You are too emotionally involved to see this for what it is. Giving people more credit than they deserve makes it hard to see what they’re up to. Step back. Distance will make things crystal clear. Leo (July 24 – Aug. 23) Taking
back your power will require you to disengage for a while – just long enough to see that continuing with this will do very little to further your growth. If you can’t make this work, it may be time to just let it go. Virgo (Aug. 24 – Sept. 23) Keep your thoughts to yourself and wait for others to think that this was their idea. Once they see that joining forces makes more sense than trying to go it alone things will come together. Stay cool. This will work out. Libra (Sept. 24 – Oct. 23) Having better things to do is the best way to handle the fact that someone isn’t paying attention. You can’t sit home waiting for the phone to ring. Once they see that your life doesn’t revolve around them they’ll be all over you. Scorpio (Oct. 24 – Nov. 22) Taking your own advice might be a good idea. You keep preaching to someone on the virtues of clearing up the past. You’d go a long way to solving your private affairs by seeing how heavily your own past affects your choices.
Sagittarius (Nov. 23 – Dec. 21) Too many setbacks have dented your optimism. This loss of faith is a perfect opportunity to find it again. Adversity helps us remember what’s important. If you can focus on what you do have, what you don’t have won’t even matter. Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 20) Now that this is all set to go, you’re getting cold feet. Well aware of what you’re giving up, it’s hard for you to see what you’re trading this in for. Let your intuition tell you whether to go forward or not. Aquarius (Jan. 21 – Feb. 19) Other people just don’t seem to get it. You can’t change that, so leave it alone. Too much talk and debate should be avoided. You’re in a situation that won’t resolve itself until others wake up and smell the coffee. Pisces (Feb. 20 – March 20) Your expectations could ruin a good thing. If you can stop obsessing about what this will lead to, it could turn out in your favor. Hidden surprises could easily pop your balloon.
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