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of Hometown Ballet Palm Beach kicks off upcoming season in PBG

The nonprofit professional dance company Ballet Palm Beach recently announced at a celebration of the upcoming season that it had raised nearly $15,000.

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Diana Ross to headline LIFE’s Lady in Red Gala

LIFE’s 25th Silver Jubilee Lady in Red Gala takes place Friday, Jan. 4 and promises to be supreme, thanks to the event’s headline entertainment – the iconic Diana Ross.

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World premiere to open at Palm Beach Dramaworks Leading playwright Lyle Kessler’s “House on Fire” opens at Palm Beach Dramaworks in downtown West Palm Beach Dec. 7 and runs through Dec. 30.

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Pop-up cocktail lounge, home tours highlight holidays Let columnist Aaron Wormus be your guide as he takes you on a tour of West Palm Beach holiday events – including his very own gift exchange!

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From rockin’ with Vanilla Ice to a 700-ton holiday tree of sand, area celebrations are truly unique.

Holiday Celebrations By MARY THURWACHTER Palms West Monthly

Think you need to travel up north to some magical, snow-covered locale to experience a merry holiday season? Well, think again. Holiday traditions are alive and well in our own backyard. From a 700-ton holiday tree made entirely of sand named Sandi (naturally) to an always rockin’ holiday performance by our very own Vanilla Ice, we have holiday traditions that we can truly call our own. And what would the holidays be without the obligatory parades, concerts, tree trimmings and photo-ops with Santa? Yes, the magic is right here, and Jorge Pesquera couldn’t be happier. He’s the president and CEO of Discover The Palm Beaches, the tourism marketing organization for Palm Beach County. “Our community loves to celebrate the holidays, and we hope everyone takes time to get out and enjoy all there is to do during this special time of the year,” he says. Here’s a few of our favorites to get you in the holiday mood.

WELLINGTON’S HOLIDAY PARADE

The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Wellington know how to put on a parade. After all, this is the 35th year they’ve been at it. The parade, titled “Holiday in Paradise,” takes place Sunday, Dec. 9 starting at 1:30 p.m. High school bands and floats from area businesses and organizations will travel the parade route starting at the corner of Wellington Trace and Forest Hill Boulevard and ending on Ken Adams Way behind the Wellington Amphitheater. The day’s fun begins at 10 a.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater, where elementary and middle school choruses and string ensembles will perform throughout the day. The grand marshal for this year’s parade is Dennis Witkowski, a Palms West Chamber of Commerce founding board member who started the parade 35 years ago. According to Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce CEO Mary Lou Bedford, Witkowski

was inspired by the parades of his boyhood in Woodbridge, N.J. “This doesn’t mean he’s retiring,” Bedford says. “We won’t let him do that, but what a very nice way to honor him.”

DOWNTOWN WEST PALM BEACH’S HOLIDAY IN PARADISE

West Palm’s seasonal celebration features the return of Sandi, the world’s only 35-foot, 700-ton sand tree. (Yes, it seems Sandi has put on 100 tons since last year, but let’s not go there.) Not only does Sandi light up the waterfront all month long, she also lights up Twitter with her unique brand of sassiness. Recent tweets include, “I have brought heaven to earth!” and “What a glorious sight I am to behold!” Those who follow Sandi’s “off-season travels” know she’s full of HOLIDAYS / PAGE 20

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Holiday Happenings Historic Northwest District celebrates ‘Winter in Paradise’

The Historic Northwest District will ring in the season Friday, Dec. 7 when it hosts a free community holiday celebration highlighted by the tree lighting of the old Banyan Tree across from the Sunset Lounge, 609 8th St. in West Palm Beach. The “Winter in Paradise” celebration will feature kids’ cookie and ornament decorating, live performances by the U.B. Kinsey/ Palmview Elementary School of the Arts and tasty holiday treats. The event runs from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., and the tree lighting will take place at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (561) 822-1550.

Learn about the night sky at Wellington branch library

If you want to learn more about the wonders of the night sky, come out to a free telescope viewing session at the Wellington branch library hosted by the Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches. The stargazing event that will highlight constellations takes place Tuesday, Dec. 11 beginning at 7 p.m. Attendees should plan to be outside from sunset to 8:30 p.m. if skies are clear. The 90-minute event is free with preregistration. The Wellington branch library is at 1951 Royal Fern Dr. For more information or to register, call (561) 790-6070.

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Jewish Women’s Foundation to host annual luncheon

Tickets are on sale for the Jewish Women’s Foundation of the Greater Palm Beaches’ annual luncheon, “Imagine the Possibilities,” to be held Wednesday, Dec. 12 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. The theme of this year’s luncheon is “Investing in Women,” which supports the JWF’s mission of advancing the status of women and girls in the U.S. and Israel through advocacy, education and leadership development. The luncheon runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Featured speakers include Jane Mosbach-

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The Royal Palm Beach Community Concert Band rehearses and performs at Crestwood Middle School under the direction of Mr. Mark Freese.

For more information, please call Commons Park at (561) 753-1232

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Free talk on the life of Dr. Suess comes to Mandel library

Ever wonder how author Theodor Geisel became the famous Dr. Seuss? Wonder no more! Come learn the biography of Theodor Geisel, America’s best-loved and best-selling children’s author Wednesday, Dec. 12 at the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach. Presented by Matt Klauza, English and literature professor at Palm Beach State College, attendees will learn how the Pulitzer-Prize winning author’s life contributed to the works that made him famous. The free talk runs from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the library’s Clematis room. The Mandel Public Library is at 411 Clematis St. For more information, call 868-7701 or go online to wpbcitylibrary.org.

Learn basic home repair at Okeechobee branch library

Looking to learn some new DIY skills to save a few bucks? Make plans now to attend the upcoming Do-It-Yourself lecture at the Okeechobee Boulevard branch library and learn the basics of plumbing and other handy skills. Attendees also will learn the best places to go to find clear instructions on many basic home repairs. The onehour talk takes place Thursday, Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. The library is located at 5689 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. Preregistration is required. For more information or to reserve your seat, call (561) 233-1880.

Bird watching at Green Cay Wetlands takes place Dec. 15

Whether you’re an experienced bird watcher or new to this fascinating outdoor hobby, you’re sure to enjoy the Audubon Everglades-led walk through man-made wetlands known for its large variety of birds that will be held Saturday, Dec. 15 from 8-10 a.m. The walk takes place at Green Cay Wetlands, 12800 Hagen Ranch Rd. in Boynton Beach. Nature photographers of all levels are also encouraged to participate. Attendees to this free event should plan to meet outside the nature center’s main door. Registration is not required. For more information, go online to auduboneverglades.org.

Wellington’s Holiday Boat Parade launches from Lake Wellington

The Village of Wellington will hold it annual Holiday Boat Parade on Lake Wellington Saturday, Dec. 15. Come watch as local residents and boating enthusiasts light up the lake, visible from behind the Wellington Community Center at 12150 Forest Hill Blvd. Boats will launch from the Meadowland Cove boat launch at 6:20 p.m. and are expected to pass behind the Wellington Community Center five minutes later. Approximately 30 festive, decorated boats are expected to cruise in the parade. Those interested in participating should email Jack Brownson at jbrownson@comcast.net for more information.

It’s all about holiday gifts at The Acreage branch library

Bring your child age 3-6 to an uplifting holiday event at The Acreage branch library when sweet gifts take center stage Thursday, Dec. 20. Stories of generosity and giftgiving CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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will be shared and young ones will have the opportunity to make a sweet gingerbread gift for themselves plus one more to share. The one-hour event begins at 11:15 a.m. The Acreage branch library is at 15801 Orange Blvd. in Loxahatchee. For more information call 681-4100.

in Northwood Village, West Palm Beach’s unique hub for art and culture. A New Year’s preparty mix & mingle takes place Friday, Dec. 28 during the next Northwood Village Art Night Out held 6-9 p.m. Visitors can experience a vibrant art scene, new and vintage one-of-a-kind shops and top-rated restaurants and live street-side artists and musicians. For more information on this free event, call 822-1550.

Get up close and personal with reptiles Archery for beginners at Okeeheelee Park class to be held at Discover amazing facts about some of the world’s most Okeeheelee Park misunderstood animals – reptiles – when the Okeeheelee Nature Center at Okeeheelee Park hosts “Remarkable Reptiles” Wednesday, Dec. 26 at 10:30 a.m. Attendees will learn about the characteristics that make reptiles so unique and discover the important roles they play in the environment. Participants will even get to meet some of the nature center’s reptile ambassadors up close! Cost is $3 per participant and reservations are required. To make reservations, call the Nature Center at (561) 233-1400.

Browse local art at Northwood Village’s Art Night Out Start your New Year’s festivities early with a night out

Learn the basics of archery from safety to shooting when the Okeeheelee Nature Center at Okeeheelee Park hosts Archery for Beginners on Friday, Dec. 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Cost is $10 per participant and equipment will be provided. Space is limited and reservations are required, so reserve your spot early by calling (561) 233-1400. Okeeheelee Park is at 7715 Forest Hill Blvd. just west of West Palm Beach.

Celebrate the new year at the Palm Beach Zoo Come celebrate the New Year with animals at the Palm Beach Zoo! The zoo’s 7th annual Noon Year’s Eve celebration takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31.

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To promote your event in Local Happenings, please send an e-mail to newsdesk@PalmsWestMonthly.com. Photos are welcome. Deadline for submission is the 12th of every month. There will be face painting and a festive dance party in the Fountain Plaza. And don’t miss a special “sparkling” toast to the new year, complete with a ball drop and countdown to 12 noon designed for all ages. The event is included with regular zoo admission. The Palm Beach Zoo is at 1301 Summit Blvd. in West Palm Beach.

Diana Ross to headline LIFE’s 25th annual Lady in Red Gala LIFE’s 25th Silver Jubilee Lady in Red Gala will take place Friday, Jan. 4 and promises to be supreme, thanks to the event’s headline entertainment – the iconic Diana Ross. The gala will take place at The Breakers in Palm Beach. It will also feature comedienne Rita Rudner and the Palm Beach Symphony. The evening, which begins at 6 p.m. with cocktails, followed by dinner and entertainment at 7:30 p.m., will benefit disabled veterans through the “Shelter to Service” program at the Lois Pope LIFE Center for Military Affairs at American Humane. The program takes dogs languishing in shelters and provides them with special training so that they can be partnered with disabled veterans as therapy dogs. Will and Anthony Nunziata will serve as auctioneers, offering up exclusive items from

Tiffany & Co. and exotic vacation locales during the live auction. The gala has helped create the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial, the nation’s only permanent public tribute to the four million-plus living disabled American veterans and all those who have died. It also helped establish a National Day of Honor every Oct. 5 just for them. Tickets start at $800 per person. For more information or to receive an invitation, call (561) 582-8083 or email life@ life-edu.org.

Boys & Girls Club of Wellington will host its annual Wellington Dinner Dance on Friday, Jan. 4 at 6:30 p.m. at Wycliffe Country Club, 4650 Wycliffe Country Club Blvd. in Wellington. The event brings together supporters and philanthropists throughout the Wellington area for an evening of cocktails, auctions, dinner and dancing. The annual dinner/dance serves as the largest fund-raising event for the club. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Wellington Boys & Girls Club, one of thirteen Boys & Girls Clubs in Palm Beach County, which serves more than 8,500 children ages 6-18. Tickets are $250 each. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (561) 683-3287 or email cmartin@bgcpbc.org.

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In Brief

Women’s group now accepting leadership award nominations

Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Foundation is now accepting nominations for its annual Women In Leadership Awards. The awards will be presented April 17 to women in Palm Beach County who have demonstrated extraordinary achievements and leadership in the nonprofit, private, public and volunteer sectors. An award will be presented in each of the categories of nonprofit sector, private sector, public sector and volunteer sector. To download a nomination form, go online to ewpb.org. Nominations must be received by 5 p.m. on Jan. 18. The awards luncheon will take place April 17 at the Kravis Center’s Cohen Pavilion.

Ballet Palm Beach raises nearly $15,000 for upcoming season

The nonprofit professional dance company Ballet Palm Beach recently announced at a celebration of the upcoming season that it had raised nearly $15,000. The celebratory event, named Dance Revealed, was held at the organization’s studio in Palm Beach Gardens. About 50 supporters – including the dance company’s major donors, volunteer groups, board, leadership council and friends – gathered for an intimate performance of Act 1 of “Don Quixote.” This was followed by a reception where the ballet’s benefactors met more than 20 Ballet Palm Beach dancers, trainees and artistic faculty. “This was a beautiful way to open our new season,” said Colleen Smith, founder and artistic director of Ballet Palm Beach. “I am grateful for the loyal support of our benefactors, board members, volunteers and friends, and so pleased that we were able to raise approximately $15,000 at Dance Revealed to support our main stage and outreach programming.” Ballet Palm Beach’s upcom-

opportunity for young women to come together and cause change in the community, utilize and enhance their leadership skills and work with other women with similar values,” said JWF acting Executive Director Jennifer Kryshka. For more information, or to download an application, go online to jwfpalmbeach.org/ young-leaders-society.

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From left, founder and artistic director of Ballet Palm Beach Colleen Smith and Lily Ojea Loveland celebrate the opening of Ballet Palm Beach’s 2018-2019 season at its studios in Palm Beach Gardens.

ing performances include “The Nutcracker” at The King’s Academy to be held Dec. 13-16; and “Romeo and Juliet” at The King’s Academy on Feb. 8-10. For more information on Ballet Palm Beach, call (561) 630-8235.

Rescue league launches adoption program for military personnel

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League has launched an adoption program titled “Pets for Heroes” that recognizes the sacrifices of our military personnel. The program officially kicked off on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Pets for Heroes offers those who are currently serving or have served in the U.S. military an opportunity to adopt any dog or cat at Peggy Adams at no cost. All adoption fees will be waived and new pet parents will receive free benefits including a training crate or carrier, bed, litter box, collar, leash, toy, food bowls and a Hill’s Pet Nutrition starter bag of food. In addition, they will also receive free yearly veterinarian exams at Peggy Adams, free training classes and access to

Behavior Helpline. Other benefits include lifetime discounts on heartworm testing, heartworm/ flea/tick preventives, wellness services and more. “I could not be prouder of Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League for developing the Pets for Heroes program which recognizes the sacrifice and commitment those in the military and their families make for us daily by rewarding them with furever friends,” said Rich Anderson, Peggy Adams executive director and CEO. For more information on the Pets for Heroes program, go online to peggyadams.org or call (561) 686-3663.

Proceeds from light show going to aid pediatric patients

This holiday season, be sure to take in the mile-long light show at Okeeheelee Park while helping a great cause. The non-profit group Lights 4 Hope is hosting the light show, which takes place through Jan. 6 every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening from 6-10 p.m. Cost is $12 per vehicle, with proceeds going to spread happiness to children who are cur-

rent and past patients at Palm Beach Children’s Hospital. Okeeheelee Park is at 7715 Forest Hill Blvd. in West Palm Beach.

JWF now accepting applications for its Young Leaders Society Jewish Women’s Foundation of the Greater Palm Beaches is now accepting applications for its 2019 Class of Young Leaders Society. Twenty women are accepted into this group each year, and the deadline to submit applications is Jan. 20. The society is open to women 25 to 40 years old who live or work in Palm Beach County. In addition, nominees must support JWF’s mission to empower women and girls through social change, philanthropy and advocacy, and who wish to develop leadership skills, impact their community and be part of a network of like-minded young women. In addition to monthly educational and skill-building sessions, participants come together to support the local community through a special giving circle and are invited to trustee educational events. “YLS provides a wonderful

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Ground was recently broken on The Capstone at Royal Palm, an assisted living and memory care community set to open in early 2020. The project will feature 84 studio, one- and two-bedroom suites with accommodations for up to 114 residents. Being built on Okeechobee Boulevard at the intersection of Wildcat Way, the senior living facility will offer amenities including a great room, formal dining room, fitness center, bistro lounge, sun room, walking trails and dog park. It is being built by Hunt Midwest and will be managed by Integral Senior Living. “We’re pleased to celebrate with our project partners, civic leaders and Royal Palm Beach residents this milestone event that marks the start of construction on The Capstone at Royal Palm,” said Ora Reynolds, CEO for Hunt Midwest. “Breaking ground on this dynamic community is the culmination of such hard work and determination by the ISL and Hunt Midwest teams,” said Collette Gray, CEO for ISL. “I couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve accomplished so far, and we look forward to being an exemplary member of the Royal Palm Beach community. We are grateful for how welcoming the community has been to us during this process, and we will continue to cultivate great relationships throughout the area while working toward our opening date.”

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Pop-up cocktail lounge, home tours highlight holidays Just when you’re feeling a bit of fall weather starting to sneak in, you wake up and find that the holidays are here! Who would have thought that the sub-tropical paradise of West Palm Beach would be a great place to get into the holiday spirit? But check out these local holiday events and I promise that by the time you finish, you’ll be ready to deck the halls with boughs of holly!

Miracle at CityPlace

Nothing gets you in the holiday spirit like enjoying some holiday spirits! Beginning the day after Thanksgiving, you’ll be able to get your fill of decadent holiday spirits at the pop-up seasonalthemed bar “Miracle on Rosemary” opening in CityPlace right below Blue Martini.

The list of Christmassy concoctions at Miracle include Bad Santa, Christmas Carol Barrel, Run Run Rudolph, Christmopolitan and A Partridge In A Pear Tree. And for those holiday movie buffs still debating whether “Die Hard” is a true Christmas movie, why not continue that debate while sipping on a Yippie Ki Yay ... well, you know the rest. The first Miracle popped up in New York City in 2014, and this season there will be 80 locations spreading holiday cheer around the globe. CityPlace’s Miracle will run through Dec. 31 and will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.

Holiday in Paradise

Sandi’s back! Last year, our very own 35-foot-tall, 600-ton

sculpted sand tree introduced downtown visitors to her rescue dog Duke. Now, according to the City of West Palm Beach’s website, it sounds like Sandi and Duke have made a new friend – a beautiful mermaid with an even prettier voice! West Palm Beach’s Holiday in Paradise runs from Nov. 29 to Dec. 31. For more details on the familyfriendly events running all month long, check out this month’s front page story.

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The West Palm Brewery is going all out in its Christmas Market & Belgian Block Party on Saturday, Dec. 1. The free event will be the brewery’s take on European Christmas Markets – full of festive food and drink, handmade goods, flowers, cheeses, sweets,

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Neighborhood home tours are a fabulous tradition. The Old Northwood Historic District’s Candlelight Home Tour has been running for over 30 years, and this year the Flamingo Park Holiday Home Tour celebrates its 25th anniversary. The Old Northwood tour will be held Sunday, Dec. 16 from 5 to 9 p.m. Cost is $35. Old Northwood is one of the oldest neighborhoods in West Palm Beach. It was a choice location for architects and builders of the 1920s such as John Volk, William King and Henry Harvey, who built their homes and left their mark on the historic neighborhood. The Candlelight Home Tour brings over 1,400 people to visit these beautiful historic homes. The walk between homes is short and you’ll meet a Who’s Who of West Palm Beach walking the neighborhood streets. To purchase tickets and learn more historical information about Old Northwood, go online to oldnorthwood.com. The Flamingo Park tour will be held Sunday, Dec. 2 from 5 to 9 p.m. Tickets run $35. Flamingo Park is a historic district built along the coastal ridge just south of downtown. With homes built between 1921 and the mid-1930s, 12 beautiful homes of diverse architectural styles have been highlighted for the tour. You can walk or take a free

ride to relax, meet neighbors and appreciate the creativity and hard work that goes into restoring and maintaining these beautiful homes. Get information and tickets at flamingopark.net. Both tours sell out quickly, so make sure you get your tickets while you can.

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Naturally, one of my favorite (new) holiday traditions is the aGuyonClematis 3rd Annual WPB Secret Santa Gift Exchange that will take place Dec. 18. This is a holiday tradition that I started with a simple desire to bring people together and share a few minutes exchanging gifts with old and new friends on our beautiful waterfront. To participate in the gift exchange, sign up no later than midnight on Dec. 9. That’s when you’ll get the name of the person for whom you’re getting a gift. Last year, we had 30 people join in, each eager to share holiday cheer and gifts. To sign up and for more information, go to the events section of facebook. com/aguyonclematis. Everyone is welcome to participate! I hope you have a joyous and fulfilling holiday season with your family and friends. 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 up-to-theminute news throughout the month.

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FACES & PLACES

Cultural Council hosts 40th anniversary celebration, exhibit The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County and Woolems Luxury Home Builders, both celebrating their 40th anniversary this year, recently partnered on a world premiere art exhibit by James and Eleanor Woolems. This is the first time the Palm Beach couple have exhibited their artwork together. The West Palm Beach-based Woolems Luxury Home Builders hosted an invitation-only 40th anniversary party at the Cultural Council in October that was attended by friends and co-workers. The exhibit was held at the Council’s Lake Worth headquarters through Nov. 3. “It’s an honor for the Cultural Council to premier the work of James and Eleanor Woolems. They are well known for their individual commercial endeavors but are typically reserved about exhibiting their personal work,” said Nichole M. Hickey, the council’s manager of Artist Services. “However, when I witnessed their breadth, range and creativity

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Celtic Angels Christmas comes to Dolly Hand Enjoy the magic of Christmas with vocal and instrumental seasonal and Irish favorites along with spectacular worldclass Irish dancing when Celtic Angels Christmas comes to the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center on Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. Celtic Angels Christmas features an Irish quintet that have performed in musicals including “West Side Story” and “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” in Ireland and the West End of London. Combined with the Celtic Knight and Angel Dancers featuring Patrick O’Mahoney of Riverdance, this family show is a true holiday celebration of Christmas in Ireland. Prior to the show, enjoy 24 beautifully decorated trees and

Celtic Angels wreaths in Dolly Hand’s 13th Annual Festival of Trees. Local businesses, schools and organizations have contributed to the success of this event by provid-

ing the decorations and the manpower to put those decorations on the trees and wreaths. The trees and wreaths will be sold through a silent auction that closes after the performance of Celtic Angels. The Bank of Belle Glade’s tree is decorated with $200 worth of Florida Lottery scratch-off tickets, which will be raffled off during the performance intermission. Raffle tickets are $1 each and can be purchased any time. All proceeds benefit the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center. The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center is on the Belle Glade Campus of Palm Beach State College. To purchase tickets, call the box office at (561) 993-1160 or visit dollyhand.org.

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Dramaworks to stage world premiere of ‘House on Fire’ By ROBERT HAGELSTEIN Palms West Monthly

Palm Beach Dramaworks will stage a world premiere by a leading playwright, Lyle Kessler beginning Dec. 7. “House on Fire” builds in many ways on his highly acclaimed “Orphans” (1983) which is still performed throughout the world, and later turned into a film. Kessler’s other plays include “The Watering Place” and “Collision.” Another new play, “Perp,” will have its world premiere in New York next March. Most of Kessler’s plays are about the extreme emotions of a family pushed to the edge, he says. “House on Fire” is a centerpiece in that genre, with the Old Man being challenged by his two sons, one of whom returns after a ten-year absence because he was told his father had died. His younger brother who still lives with the father writes stories, keeping them locked away unread by anyone. To their surprise, the Old Man suddenly springs to life from his apparent deathbed. The prodigal son was followed by a grifter and his sister, both of whom he befriended on the road. What ensues changes them all. Kessler walks a fine line between realism and absurdism, embedding parables, baseball metaphors and a form of magical realism into a play which is as funny as it is profound.

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Kessler began his career as an actor. “Bruce Dern was a soulmate in acting school, and playing opposite him in ‘Waiting for Godot’ was a revelation,” he says. “I have (Samuel) Beckett in my bones. I then taught myself playwriting by reading and studying ‘A Streetcar Named Desire,’ and have been writing, directing and teaching ever since.” Bill Hayes, the producing artistic director of Dramaworks, also serves as the play’s director. “The play emerged on its own

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merit from its Dramaworkshop, where it underwent few changes,” says Hayes. “All the characters have vulnerabilities. And as Lyle was also an actor, he is open to interpretation.” “House on Fire” features Dramaworks veteran actor Rob Donohoe, who plays the Old Man. According to Donohoe, his character is “energetic, hardnosed and bombastic.” “He gets out into the community, involved in baseball and running a newsstand. Relationships

mean a lot to him. His character is about creating a legacy, hence his determination to keep the family together, and having a grandchild,” Donohoe says. Another Dramaworks veteran, Taylor Anthony Miller, plays Dale, the sensitive son who stayed behind. “Being able to interpret a character that has never been performed on stage before is a great opportunity, especially having the playwright in the room who can immediately

communicate his intentions,” says Miller. Other roles go to Dramaworks newcomers. Prodigal son Coleman is played by Hamish Allan-Headley. “I grew up in a domineering family and left my brother behind, so I can totally relate to my character,” says Allan-Headley. Christopher Kelly plays the peripatetic, menacing onearmed Noah. “While there are some technical difficulties playing a one armed person, it’s the metaphor of the missing appendage as an emotional wound that I’m focusing on,” says Kelly. Georgia Warner plays Noah’s sister, Lane, a person with mystical powers who offsets this group of damaged men. “Lane is a complicated character playing a mothering role with a desire to be a real mother,” says Warner. “She is incredibly emotionally smart.” What constitutes a family? This question has perplexed playwrights since Shakespeare, and the exaggerated realism and comic perspectives of Kessler’s “House on Fire” will have us wondering as well. “House on Fire” runs from Dec. 7 through Dec. 30. Palm Beach Dramaworks is at 201 Clematis St. in West Palm Beach. To purchase tickets, call the box office at 514-4020 or go online to palmbeachdramaworks.org.

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THE VILLAGE IDIOT by Jim Mullen

Season’s greetings all the way from the South Pole Hi. Santa Claus here. Do you ever wonder what I do on the 364 days when I’m not delivering toys? Mostly, I try to figure out what kids will want for the coming Christmas. It’s hard; kids are so picky. Why do you think I come by in the middle of the night? Because they’re asleep, that’s why. That way I won’t have to listen to their whining if they didn’t get exactly what they wanted. So what if it’s figure skates instead of hockey skates? They’re skates. Be happy you got something. So what if it’s the wrong color? It’s still a dump truck. Now, if it were a fire engine, I’d understand. Still, be happy you got something. Well, those days are gone. Kids are much more demanding now. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining about the job. I’m my own boss and I get to set my own hours. Besides, what else would I do at my age? Become a barista at Starbucks? A personal trainer? A life coach? But, like any other job, it has its problems. Maybe you heard about the flooding at my place this past summer? No ice at the North Pole for the first time in, like, oh yeah – history! Thanks, guys. I’ve had to move my whole operation to the South Pole just to be safe. It’s horrible. I keep tripping over those

“March of the Penguins” people filming all the time. Do you know how long it takes to get a penguin to act cute? Weeks. The North Pole will still be my mail drop for the next several years, until I can send out the “change of address” forms. To make up the cost of the move, every present I deliver for the next 50 years will say “batteries not included” and “some assembly required.” Then the elves threatened to go on strike until I coughed up health insurance and a shorter work week. They also wanted a free cafeteria. Who do they

think I am? Google? Facebook? Amazon? Who do they think is going to pay for all that? The Tooth Fairy? Speaking of which, we had the Tooth Fairy over for dinner last week and trust me, she’s got her own problems. You leave a kid a quarter for a tooth nowadays and they stop believing in you. They want two bucks, minimum – for a baby tooth! She’s going through cash faster than Elon Musk on a rocket ship. Her expenses have gone through the roof. Plus, she’s dating a real creep. Somebody she met online, Harvey somebody.

I’m telling you all this because I want you to know that when Santa’s got a problem, you’ve got a problem. And here it is: I can’t predict what kids want anymore. I usually base this year’s presents on what was hot last year. Sure, it’s not an exact science, but I pretty much know that if every kid wanted a hot video game last year, I’m going to need a lot of the sequel game this year. Sure, every now and then some Tickle Me Elmo or Cabbage Patch fad comes along that I didn’t see coming, but by and large, I get it right. But things have changed. I

couldn’t believe what children wanted for Christmas this year. One 9-year-old asked me for an AmEx Platinum Card, a 50-inch plasma TV for her room, a weeklong spa vacation for her and her three best friends, an iPhone X, a pony and a fake ID that said she was 11. Trust me, she wasn’t the only one. What ever happened to asking for a bike? Or a baseball bat? Or new shoes? And I have a feeling that if I don’t get this stuff for her, her parents will. I liked it a lot better when most of my letters said things like, “Dear Santa, I don’t need anything, but could you please give my Dad a job?” or “Dear Santa, My Mom says she wonders where all the money will come from. Could you please tell her?” If I knew, I’d brave a long, fiery chimney to help. Jim Mullen is the author of “It Takes a Village Idiot: A Memoir of Life After the City,” a comic memoir about his move from New York City’s Greenwich Village to a former dairy farm in the Catskill Mountains. His freelance work has appeared in The New York Times, New York Magazine and The Village Voice.

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Health Matters More than just an exam: Why annual physicals matter

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The annual physical or wellness exam is a vital component of overall personalized healthcare. Unlike other doctor visits, an annual physical is focused on preventive care, tailored to the patient’s specific health status and needs. A recent Cleveland Clinic/ Parade survey found that roughly 9 in 10 people agree that getting an annual physical is important, but only half actually get them. Many are missing out on this valuable opportunity to promote their health and wellness. In addition to preventive care, the annual physical is an opportunity to detect health problems early, when a patient’s chances for treatment and cure are better. Primary care providers are skilled in identifying subtle signs and symptomless conditions that may go unnoticed, making the conversation between doctor and patient during a visit just as important as the physical exam. Here are some common components of an annual physical and why they are important:

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– either weight loss or weight gain – can indicate potential health problems.

be an indication of prediabetes, while unusual tiredness could be caused by sleep apnea.

Blood pressure and heart rate are important for everyone to monitor, especially if there is a family history of heart disease.

Exposure to smoking, work-place stress and abusive relationships can impact one’s health. Knowing about these types of environmental factors can help the examing doctor determine a patient’s risks and help reduce them.

Vital Signs

Review of Systems

The examing doctor will review any abnormal symptoms a patient may be having in the various organ systems. This will allow the patient and doctor to discuss additional testing to screen for early health problems. For example, extreme thirst can

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Medications

Knowing the names and doses of any medications a patient is taking – including over-the-counter supplements

– helps with future prescriptions and helps avoid dangerous drug interactions. Patients should always bring a list of medications with them to their appointment.

Family Health History

Given the genetic components of many diseases, including cancer and heart disease, knowing a patient’s family history is an important tool in personalized healthcare.

Physical Exam

The doctor will evaluate each organ system based upon the patient’s age and sex.

Tests and Screenings

Evidence-based screening guidelines, including blood tests, also are customized by age and sex, and can help identify risk factors such as high cholesterol. The role of a primary care provider is important. Annual physicals are particularly effec-

tive when conducted by a physician with whom you have an established relationship. Primary care physicians get to know patients over time, learning their health history, family history, genetic predispositions and risk factors. Longstanding relationships between doctor and patient also foster comfort and camaraderie, making it easier to talk about sensitive health issues. Many people are missing out on this type of relationship, especially millennials, as documented by a recent survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation. The survey noted that nearly half (45 percent) of 18- to 29-year-olds don’t have a primary care doctor. For individuals aged 30 to 49, that figure falls to 28 percent, and it is less than 20 percent for people 50 and older. Receiving an annual physical helps maintain a relationship with your doctor, and it is an opportunity to reinforce healthy lifestyle choices. By getting the right health services and screenings and having open, honest conversations with your primary care physician, you are taking steps to living a longer, healthier life. Sarah Mitchell, D.O., M.S., is a family medicine specialist with Cleveland Clinic Florida Wellington, located in the Village Green Center at 2789 S. State Road 7, Suite 100. Dr. Mitchell provides primary care services for adults and children six and older.

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Quantum Foundation recently honored nonprofits in Palm Beach County with a breakfast at the Riviera Beach Marina where grants totaling $750,000 were awarded to 94 organizations. The eighth annual Quantum in the Community initiative continued the mission of providing funds up to $25,000 to qualifying nonprofits that help meet the basic needs of the county’s most vulnerable residents. The grantee organizations represented all four corners of the county, from Tequesta to Boca Raton and from Belle Glade to Riviera Beach. “Quantum Foundation is a health foundation,” said Donna Mulholland, Quantum Foundation board chair. “But this annual campaign acknowledges that if we don’t meet people’s basic needs, it’s not possible for them to stay healthy. So, in addition to our regular grants, every year we allocate funds for those nonprofits that meet basic needs like food, shelter, clothing and transport for the residents of Palm Beach County.” To learn more about Quantum in the Community, visit quantumfnd.org/quantum-in-the-community. Photos by Tracey Benson Photography

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Area holiday traditions: Hoffman’s Chocolates to Vanilla Ice Ice Block Party and Little Smiles Toy Drive, and includes music and dance performances by local talent, lots of food vendors, a Snowglobe photo booth and a VIP food and wine tent. Attendees are asked to bring a new unwrapped toy for the toy drive. Santa will be there, and don’t miss the special reading of “‘Twas The Night Before Christmas” by Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig.

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surprises. This year, she introduces us to her newest friend, a singing mermaid named Merry. Sandi, Merry and a cast of supporting characters will be on full display with nightly light shows from the Great Lawn on N. Clematis Street and Flagler Drive through Dec. 31. Other Holiday in Paradise events include:  Screen on the Green Visitors are invited to grab their blankets and head out for a trio of holiday movies. “Kung Fu Panda Holiday,” “Arthur Christmas” and “Fred Claus,” will be shown on the Great Lawn on Friday, Dec. 7 starting at 5:30 p.m. Santa is scheduled to stop by to say hello, but the best part just might be the “Present Parade,” where children turn themselves into walking presents, complete with wrapping paper and ribbons!   The Aloha Islanders This holiday-inspired Polynesian revue takes place Sunday, Dec. 16 from 4-7 p.m. The interactive show features dances from Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa and New Zealand.  For more Holiday in Paradise events in West Palm Beach, including Reindeer Games Trivia Night and Glow FORE it Mini Golf, go online to wpb.org/events.

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from 1-9 p.m. at Commons Park, 11600 Poinciana Blvd. The fun begins with “Santas on the Run,” a family fun run starting at 7:30 a.m. The best part? The first 500 registrants get to run in Santa suits! Winterfest will feature amazing hot cocoa and cookies, photos with Santa, food trucks, roving entertainment, rides, a children’s craft station and a snow slide. For a new twist this year, there will also be a gingerbread house competition. According to Mike Mikolaichik, Royal Palm Beach’s assistant director of Parks and Recreation, Winterfest is truly a community-wide effort. “We have local schools’

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What holiday would be complete without a visit to the Winter Wonderland display at Hoffman’s Chocolates on Lake Worth Road in Greenacres? For nearly three decades, Hoffman’s has delighted visitors with its awe-inspiring display of lights and festive ornaments. This year is no exception, as Hoffman’s Winter Wonderland

will feature more than 125,000 LED lights, a giant Christmas tree and, of course, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Be sure to also catch the beautifully lit gazebo, cascading fountains, the Arctic zone and much more. This free event is open daily though Dec. 30, but closed Christmas and Christmas Eve.

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In what seems to be the holiday event of the season in Wellington, rapper Vanilla Ice returns to headline Wellington’s Winterfest at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center Friday, Dec. 7 starting at 6 p.m. It’s being billed as the Vanilla

Looking to add a little culture to your holiday celebrations? Consider these events at The Society of the Four Arts to get you in the holiday spirit.  Jazz Musician Aaron Deihl Aaron Deihl, currently one of the most sought after jazz musicians on the scene, will perform a mix of holiday music and jazz standards on Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $40.  New York Polyphony This year’s Four Arts’ holiday concert will feature New York Polyphony, a renowned vocal chamber ensemble. The fourperson a cappella group has garnered multiple Grammy nominations. The ensemble will perform traditional carols Dec. 9 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $30.  “The Nutcracker” Take advantage of a free high-definition screening of “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Dec. 16 at 1 p.m. To reserve a seat, go online to fourarts.org/ event/the-nutcracker20182. But hurry, seating is limited. 

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Outside the Neighborhood

Pizza shop makes 225-mile delivery for cancer patient

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A Michigan pizza shop usually doesn’t deliver, but an employee made a big exception to bring a pair of pizzas to a cancer patient and his wife 225 miles away in Indiana. Julie and Rich Morgan grew fond of Steve’s Pizza when they lived in Battle Creek, Michigan, more than two decades ago. They’d planned a trip to the restaurant for Julie Morgan’s birthday in September, but Rich Morgan ended up in the hospital in Indianapolis and later in hospice care. Julie Morgan’s father called Steve’s Pizza in October and spoke with 18-year-old Dalton Shaffer, who offered to make the delivery. Shaffer tells the Battle Creek Enquirer he “just wanted to make them happy.” MLive.com reports the delivery drew attention after Julie Morgan posted on Facebook about it.

For mom: Man pays fine on library book 84 years overdue

SHREVEPORT, La. — A man who returned his mom’s very overdue library book is paying her fine – even though he didn’t have to. The Shreveport Times reports Shreveport resident Robert Stroud came across a copy of “Spoon River Anthology” by Edgar Lee Masters in his late mother’s things. She’d checked it out from the Shreve Memorial Library in 1934. Stroud initially dropped off the book without leaving his name. But then the story of the long-overdue book went viral when the library posted about it on its Facebook page. They waived their maximum fine of $3. Stroud and his family have decided to donate $1,542.65 to the library in honor of his mother. They presented the check to the library in late October.

According to the 1934 library rules listed inside the book, patrons would be charged five cents per day for every day books are late. That amounts to just over $1,500. “My brother and sisters determined (paying the fine) would be a befitting honor to my mom, and also we have an aunt who’s a librarian,” Stroud said. Stroud said his mother, who was 11 years old when she checked out “Spoon River Anthology,” loved literature and poetry.

reaching speeds of 70 to 90 mph. The chase ended about 30 minutes later when the boy crashed into a parked truck. He was treated for minor injuries and taken to a juvenile detention center. Authorities say he led police and the State Highway Patrol on a 100-mph chase last fall. No one was injured in that chase.

Man wins lottery prize by picking Red Sox jersey numbers

GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. — Officials in an Alabama county have a financial mess to wipe up after the sheriff’s department mistakenly ordered 24,000 extra rolls of toilet paper. WAFF-TV reports the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office mistakenly spent $22,000 on toilet paper and another $9,000 for 450 cases of trash bags. That’s a big problem, because its entire budget for janitorial supplies for next year is only $15,000. County commissioners have negotiated a bill of more than $30,000 down by about half, but there’s another problem: Storing an extra two years’ worth of toilet paper. While the Sheriff’s Department isn’t commenting, Commission Chairman James Hutcheson says workers realized the mistake when a notice came in from the vendor. The newly elected sheriff,

BRAINTREE, Mass. — A Massachusetts great-grandfather has won a $100,000 lottery prize by picking the jersey numbers of five members of the World Series-winning Boston Red Sox. The lottery said in a statement that 84-year-old Jim Aylward Jr., of Templeton, won the prize in the Nov. 5 Mass Cash drawing using the numbers 11-16-19-22-25. He claimed his prize days later. Those are the jersey numbers of Red Sox players Rafael Devers, Andrew Benintendi, Jackie Bradley Jr., Rick Porcello, and World Series MVP Steve Pearce. The numbers represent “two young stars, a dazzling outfielder, a starting pitcher and the series MVP,” the lottery said in a release.

Police: 11-year-old boy leads officers on high-speed chase

BROOKLYN, Ohio — Police say an 11-year-old boy in Ohio led officers on his second highspeed police chase in 13 months, this time after his mother took away a video game console. Police in suburban Cleveland say the boy took off in his mother’s SUV around 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, after she went to bed. Police reports say officers began chasing the boy as he sped down a road the wrong way, running stop lights and

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Police: Man with no pants falls through Waffle House ceiling

TUSCUMBIA, Ala. — Police in Alabama say a man not wearing any pants fell through the roof of a Waffle House during a botched burglary and fought patrons before fleeing. The TimesDaily reports Tuscumbia police Detective Wes Holland says 27-year-old Glenn Bost is being sought on criminal mischief and burglary charges. Another suspect hasn’t been identified. Police Chief Tony Logan says the Birmingham man tried to break into the restaurant’s office through the ceiling. Logan says Bost went into a bathroom, tied the door shut with his pants and climbed into the ceiling. He says an underwear-clad Bost then fell into the dining area and fought off patrons trying to detain him. Logan says Bost then fled, leaving behind his pants that contained his driver’s license. Police say Bost may have been on drugs.

Pancake stop snags inmate who fled jail with help from mom NEWNAN, Ga. — An inmate fled a Georgia jail with the help of his mom and then went out for pancakes. Local news outlets reported that 27-year-old Joshua Gullatt and 54-year-old Kathy Lynn Pence were arrested in mid November at an IHOP restaurant where they met with his children. Gullatt reportedly had slipped out a side door of the Heard County jail just hours earlier. Investigators then listened in on a phone call Gullatt made to Pence about the escape. Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Dan Boswell says it just so happened that during that same phone call, Pence was pulled over for running a stop sign, so authorities identified her car, and tracked her phone to the Newnan IHOP. Gullatt had been slated for work release. Now he’s charged with felony escape and his mother has been charged with aiding and abetting.

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JUST FOR THE FUN OF IT

This Month in History Dec. 16, 1773: The Boston Tea Party took place as American colonists boarded a British ship and dumped more than 300 chests of tea overboard to protest tea taxes. Dec. 5, 1776: The first scholastic fraternity in America, Phi Beta Kappa, was organized at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va. Dec. 25, 1868: President Andrew Johnson granted an unconditional pardon to all persons involved in the Southern rebellion that resulted in the Civil War. Dec. 9, 1907: Christmas Seals went on sale for the first time, at the Wilmington, Del., post office; the proceeds went to fight tuberculosis. Dec. 30, 1936: The United Auto Workers union staged its first “sit-down” strike, at the Fisher Body Plant No. 1 in Flint, Mich.

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Dec. 28, 1945: Congress officially recognized the “Pledge of Allegiance.” Dec. 23, 1947: The transistor was invented by Walter H. Brattain, John Bardeen and William Shockley of Bell Laboratories. Dec. 17, 1969: The U.S. Air Force closed its Project Blue Book by concluding there was no evidence of extraterrestrial spaceships behind thousands of UFO sightings. Dec. 19, 1972: Apollo 17 splashed down in the Pacific, winding up the Apollo program of manned landings on the moon. Dec. 8, 1980: Former Beatle John Lennon was shot to death outside his New York City apartment building by an apparently deranged fan. Dec. 8, 2001: The U.S. Capitol was reopened to tourists after a two-month security shutdown.

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“COUNTING THE STARS” by Diane Epperson ACROSS 1 Five-star first name 5 Simpson and Starr 10 Death locale in a Christie title 14 Lhasa holy man 15 Shopping hub of old Athens 16 Setting in Haydn’s “The Creation” 17 Came in for a landing 18 It can be lonesome 19 Unvalued plant 20 Three stars 23 Part of a h urricane 24 Kipling peacock 25 Stone heap 28 Parabola part 31 Glitch 35 Communication for the deaf (Abbr.) 36 Word with summer or giver 39 Burt’s main squeeze, once 40 Three stars 43 Eye drop 44 Bring into existence

45 Pigskin’s perch 46 Home of the Ewoks 48 Triage sites, briefly 49 Puts one within a nother 51 Kind of coat or shooter 53 Its place is in a setting 54 Three stars 63 Cousin of a bassoon 64 Quickthinking 65 Take the show on the road 66 Let it all out 67 Walking on eggshells 68 Prefix with skeleton or thermal 69 “The First Wives Club” members 70 Beat by a whisker 71 Intensely philosophical DOWN 1 Big name in Norway 2 Where Timbuktu isn’t far away 3 British writer Kingsley 4 On the c ontrary 5 Soak in the tub 6 Indian tourist town

7 Buffalo may do it 8 Lou Grant’s paper 9 Not the best place for witches 10 Western Hemisphere 11 Brilliant thought 12 Look from a lounge lizard, perhaps 13 Partner of odds 21 Pessimistic type 22 “Norma ___” (Sally Field film) 25 Social stratum 26 Ghostly in appearance 27 Homer epic 28 Be gaga over 29 Tread support 30 Honduran houses 32 Humiliating defeats 33 Surprise attack 34 Baptism and marriage, e.g. 37 Atomic e nergy org. 38 Court partition 41 They speak by divine inspiration 42 Brightest star in Cygnus 47 Soak hemp, e.g.

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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. Shaneika Medshi Mohammed, alias Shaneika Lightbourne, is a black female born 11-30-76. She is 5-feet 3-inches tall and weighs 160 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. Her last known address is Christina Drive in Wellington. The suspect is wanted on a felony charge of Public Assistance Fraud ($200-$20,000). Shaneika Mohammed Wendy Sue Dillon is a white female born 5-21-69. She is 5-feet, 2-inches tall and weighs 130 pounds. She has brown hair and green eyes. Her last known address is West Fernley Drive in West Palm Beach. She is a clerk. The suspect is wanted on felony charges of Violation of Probabtion and Grand Theft from Person 65 Years of Age or Older (2 counts). Warrants checked on 11-14-2018. Remain anonymous (don’t give your name) and you may be eligible for up to $1,000 reward. Wendy Sue Dillon

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Aries (March 21 – April 20) What we do out of convenience often traps us in a very comfortable dream. You may like it here but it’s for certain stunting your growth. You need to break out and do something outrageous. Taurus (April 21 – May 21) Feelings of alienation have you wondering if you’re crazy. You’ve grown so much inside it’s hard to connect with anyone these days. Reintroducing yourself will involve facing the fact that your old connections are worn out. Gemini (May 22 – June 21) When things get rough taking off is one way to handle it. Whatever you’re running away from won’t go away. Sooner or later you’ll have to face the mess that’s evolved out of the tendency to spread yourself thin. Cancer (June 22 – July 23) Every relationship is a two-way trail. What you want is always contingent upon whether others agree to it. It looks like you want too much right now. Someone is feeling cramped by your need to take

more than they want to give. Leo (July 24 – Aug. 23) Attending to family affairs is a big item right now. As much as it takes up your time, it’s necessary. Dealing with this will soon become too much. Think about letting someone else play the dutiful, responsible role. Virgo (Aug. 24 – Sept. 23) With too much to do and not enough time to do it you’re wondering if you can pull this off. Get out of the way, and let it happen. Life is easier when we realize that all we have to do is show up, and not one bit of it is about us. Libra (Sept. 24 – Oct. 23) Difficult questions have to be raised. You can’t keep silent about this any longer. If you’re afraid of what it says about you, know that others love you unconditionally and whatever you have to say will please them. Scorpio (Oct. 24 – Nov. 22) Too many options have you feeling confused. This is more about thinking you need to conform. To what? There’s only one choice here. If I were you I’d go with the one that makes you happy and forget about

needing to please everyone. Sagittarius (Nov. 23 – Dec. 21) Bigger isn’t always better. Be mindful of the tendency to want it all right now. Growth is a natural process. Too much at once rarely works. If you want this to continue, take it slow. Baby steps, my dear. Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 20) If you were hasty about this, you know it by now. What seemed like a dream come true is less than perfect. Retracing your steps would cause you to lose face but you’ll lose everything if you keep this up. Aquarius (Jan. 21 – Feb. 19) The mirror never lies. Other people’s hypocrisy reminds you of your own. Waiting for them to come around, you’d do better to change yourself. This will stay the same until you make the choice to tell it like it is. Pisces (Feb. 20 – March 20) Only Buddha could see the purpose in what is too big to wrap your mind around. None of this would be happening if you just told the truth. That will be hard, but it’ll be better than avoiding the issue.

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