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A Brightline train comes into the station in West Palm Beach on Jan. 11, bells clang and lights flash 15 seconds before the high-speed train zips through the crossing where Jeffrey King died. Five seconds later, Florida’s new Brightline train is gone. On Wednesday, Jan. 17, King became the fourth person killed by a Brightline train since Florida’s new high-speed passenger service began conducting test runs early
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last year. His death was the first since the train began taking paying passengers on Jan. 13, but just barely: Melissa Ann Lavell was hit and killed by a train carrying VIPs on a demonstration run Friday, Jan. 12. The deaths have some, including U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, questioning Brightline’s safety but others aren’t sure what the company could do differently.
Safeguards questioned after latest high-speed train death By TERRY SPENCER The Associated Press
BOYNTON BEACH — Bells clang and lights flash 15 seconds before the highspeed train zips through the crossing where Jeffrey King died. Five seconds later, Florida’s new Brightline train is gone. On Wednesday, Jan. 17, King became the fourth person killed by a Brightline train since Florida’s new high-speed passenger service began conducting test runs early last year. His death was the first since the train began taking paying passengers on Jan. 13, but just barely: Melissa Ann Lavell was hit and killed by a train carrying VIPs on a demonstration run on Jan. 12. The deaths have some, including U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, questioning Brightline’s safety, but others aren’t sure what the company could do differently. Police say King and Lavell ignored the bells and lights, went around the gates and were hit as they tried to beat approaching Brightline trains, which travel at more than 70 mph. One death was ruled a suicide: An 18-year-old woman jumped in front of a Brightline train making a test run through Boca Raton in July. In November, the death of a woman hit on tracks near Fort Lauderdale was ruled an accident. “It’s shocking that someone actually was killed here,” retired movie artistic director Thomas Robinson said, not long after one of Brightline’s 22 daily trains sped through Boynton Beach’s quiet downtown. He said
he walks across the tracks at least once daily and always looks both ways, not trusting the bells and lights. “My mom always told me to.” Safety on American train tracks is an issue for established passenger and freight companies across the country. During the first 10 months of 2017, 831 people died when accidentally struck by trains – 69 of them in Florida – the Federal Railroad Administration says. Another 143 died by suicide during that period. Accidental deaths jumped from 2016, when there were 736 the entire year and 266 by suicide. Most accidents happen when people ignore bells and gates, or while cutting across tracks between crossings. The deaths have darkened the debut of Brightline, the state’s first high-speed rail. The privately held company began carrying paying passengers Saturday, Jan. 13 on a limited 40-mile route between Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. Later this year, service is scheduled to expand to Miami and to Orlando in 2020. The company is set to issue $1.2 billion in bonds to help build the spur that will connect West Palm Beach and Orlando. Brightline had to overcome safety, congestion and noise concerns to get approval for that spur, with several cities along the line filing objections. Brightline has run TV, radio and print ads for the past year and held community events emphasizing the need for pedestrians and drivers to be alert, to not cross at unguarded spots and not to go around gates.
“The safety systems are designed to prevent and protect people from incidents like those that occurred in recent days. Those systems functioned as intended,” the company said in a statement on Jan. 18, referring to the crossing gates and alarms. Nelson sent a letter Jan. 17 to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao calling for a federal investigation of the accidents and for recommendations on preventing them. U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, a Republican whose district includes part of the planned Orlando-West Palm spur, called for Brightline to be shut down pending a safety investigation. He wrote on Twitter, “stop victim blaming and take responsibility for the fact that your trains are killing people. Trains should stop running until massive safety flaws are resolved.” Police say King, a 51-year-old restaurant worker, rode his bicycle around the lowered gates. His family’s attorney, Zedrick Barber II, said more precautions may be needed. “With all the technological advances we’ve made as a society, there’s no excuse for a person riding a bicycle to have full access to a railway crossing with a locomotive approaching at speeds in excess of 60 miles per hour,” Barber said. “Brightline cannot be the high-speed rail of the future operating under the safeguards of the past.” But police spokeswoman Stephanie Slater said pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists need to obey the bells, lights and gates. “There is never any reason to try to beat a train,” she said.
South Florida Garlic Fest returns to John Prince Park Feb. 9-11 It’s time once again for the “Best Stinkin’ Party in South Florida,” as the 19th Annual South Florida Garlic Fest rolls back into town.
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Ex-Metallica bassist headlines cultural event
Jason Newsted, the bass guitarist for Metallica from 1986 to 2001, was the guest speaker at The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County’s Culture & Cocktails event held Jan. 8.
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“On Golden Pond” set to open at Dramaworks
Ernest Thompson’s soulfully poignant play about aging and reconciliation opens at Palm Beach Dramaworks Feb. 2 and runs through Feb. 25.
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Local Happenings Royal Palm’s next Concert in the Park takes place Feb. 2
There’s not many combinations better than good food and good music. And that’s exactly what you’ll get at the Village of Royal Palm Beach’s next Concert in the Park and Food Truck Invasion that takes place Friday, Feb. 2 at Royal Palm Beach’s Commons Park. February’s concert features the Wolfepak Band, who will pay tribute to a variety of rock, blues, jazz and funk artists. All concerts are pet-friendly with leash, and attendees are encouraged to bring their own seating. Commons Park is at 11600 Poinciana Blvd.
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Learn about these amazing sea creatures at ManateeFest 2018 What better way to celebrate Florida’s favorite sea animal than at ManateeFest 2018? The family-friendly event takes place Saturday, Feb. 3 and Sunday, Feb. 4 at Manatee Lagoon, where visitors of all ages can enjoy complimentary face painting, a photo experience featuring Mia the Manatee, a marine life-themed coloring station and much more. Robert Scott Thayer, author of the “Kobee Manatee” series of children’s publications, will also be on site signing books. The 16,000-square-foot center includes free admission, two levels of exhibit and meet-
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Royal Palm Beach hosts 11th Annual Kids Yard Sale If your children seem to be growing and changing faster than you can keep up, the 11th Annual Kids Yard Sale in Royal Palm Beach is there to help. Gather your kids’ outgrown clothes, discarded toys and everything else you can find hidden under the bed and bring it all to Veterans Park Saturday,
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Garlic lovers rejoice: South Florida Garlic Fest returns to John Prince Park It’s time once again for the “Best Stinkin’ Party in South Florida,” as the 19th Annual South Florida Garlic Fest rolls back into town at John Prince Park from Friday, Feb. 9 to Sunday, Feb. 11. This familyfriendly event provides entertainment and great food for all ages, including children’s activities and amusement rides. For the adults, there will be nationally recognized entertainment, full liquor bars, a bourbon bar, professional cooking competitions, demonstrations and more than 200 vendors. This year’s entertainment includes a variety of musical genres from alternative rock, reggae, country, blues, disco and Latin. National acts include Hoobastank, Stick Figure and The Donna Summer Celebration featuring Donna’s sister Mary Gaines Bernard. For attendees who want to stay on site all weekend, RV “Glamping” has been added this year. Patrons can rent an RV online and have it delivered to the venue. Space is limited, so reserve early at giantrecreationworld.com/rentals. For those wanting to park, patrons will enjoy fast and easy access to parking at Palm Beach State College, where air conditioned shuttle buses will deliver you right to the main gate entrance at no charge. For more information includ-
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Get healthy at 5th Annual Freshfest in downtown WPB
The 5th Annual Freshfest in downtown West Palm Beach takes place Saturday, Feb. 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and welcomes fitness fans of all levels. Come celebrate a healthier lifestyle during the free daylong festival at the Meyer Amphitheater, featuring more than 25 fitness classes ranging from yoga to cycling for children and adults, as well as more than 80 health-related vendors set up along the waterfront. New this year is a Paleo eatery and curated health food market along the waterfront, “Freshfest Flow” featuring stand-up paddleboard meditation and yoga and an opportunity to train with celebrity and professional athletic fitness instructor Amoila Jamil Cesar. There will also be healthy food demonstrations, workshops and live music. Fitness class passes start at $20 and can be purchased online or on the day of the event. The Meyer Amphitheater is at 104 Datura St. For more information, go online to freshfestFL.com.
Have some laughs while aiding retired greyhounds
Forever Greyhounds, a group dedicated to transporting and relocating retired racing greyhounds throughout the U.S. and Canada, is gearing up for its 5th Annual “FUNdraising Event” Sunday Feb. 11 at the Palm Beach Improv. The event, which runs from 1 to 4 p.m., features Ron Feingold, comedy hypnotist Richard Alexander and magician The Amazing Tomaso, who will set the stage for an afternoon of belly laughs and fun. There will also be a silent auction, raffles and door prizes. All proceeds go to medical care and relocation efforts of retired racing greyhounds. Advance tickets are $10, or $15 at the door. Parking is free CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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in any of the five parking garages within CityPlace. The Palm Beach Improv is at 550 S. Rosemary Ave. in West Palm Beach.
Women’s business group to hold next meeting Feb. 14
The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will host its next monthly meeting Wednesday, Feb. 14 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Palm Beach Gardens. Networking runs from 6-6:30 p.m., followed by dinner. Cost is $25 and guests are welcome. The program topic is “Valentine’s Day raffle basket creation,” and the featured speaker is member Dottie Smith, who creates raffle baskets and co-chairs the committee for the chapter’s annual spring fashion show and luncheon. Attendees will be part of a creative learning experience on how to put together a raffle basket. The mission of the American Business Women’s Association is to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support and national recognition. To make reservations or for more information, call Sam
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Celebrate Black History Month at Mandel Public Library
Bring your young ones to the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach to celebrate Black History Month Friday, Feb. 16. Kids can join artist and children’s librarian Ms. Taylor as they hear the story “Jake Makes a World: Jacob Lawrence, a Young Artist in Harlem,” and explore various materials, paint and collage techniques to create their own artwork inspired by a young Jacob Lawrence. Lawrence was a celebrated African-American painter and educator known for his portrayal of African-American life. The free event runs from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and is for children ages 5-12. For more information call (561) 868-7703.
Take an educational deer and raptor walk at Okeeheelee Park
What better time of year to take a stroll inside Okeeheelee Park than now? And on Saturday, Feb. 17, nature lovers can do exactly that while
learning about the deer and raptor compounds inside the park. This behind-the-scenes tour will allow attendees to see the animals up close and learn about these unique creatures. The one-hour deer and raptor walk takes place at 10:30 a.m. and is geared for all ages. Cost is $3 per participant and reservations are required. Okeeheelee Park is at 7715 Forest Hill Blvd., just west of West Palm Beach. To reserve your spot, call the Okeeheelee Nature Center at 233-1400.
double the movies! And that’s exactly what’s in store Friday, Feb. 23 when the Village of Royal Palm Beach hosts Movie Night & Food Truck Invasion at beautiful Commons Park, featuring two hit movies. The evening begins with the blockbuster movie “Wonder Woman” at 7:30 p.m., followed by the family hit, “Coco.” Come hungry, as more than 15 food trucks will be on site. Attendees are encouraged to bring seating.
Explore the lives of three comedians at Wellington library
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If laughter is the best medicine, prepare to be cured as Palm Beach County’s Wellington branch library hosts “Three Funny Jewish Men: Jerry Seinfeld, Jerry Lewis & Jackie Mason” Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 3 p.m. Dr. Rose Feinberg explores the lives of these three unique comedians, including their careers, marriages and events that shaped their lives and careers. The Wellington branch library is at 1951 Royal Fern Dr. To register for the one-hour event, call the library at 790-6070.
It’s double the fun at RPB’s next Movie Night under the stars The only thing better than movies under the stars is
up its gardens to man’s best friend as it hosts “Dog’s Day in the Garden.” The event takes place Sunday, Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and is free to members and children under 3, $15 for nonmembers and $5 for children 4-12. This event is the perfect opportunity to bring the entire family – dogs included – to visit Mounts Botanical Garden. Attendees and their pooches can walk on the winding paths, meet other canine pals, heel for photo opportunities and shop at dog-friendly vendors. All dogs must be on a nonretractable leash. Mounts is at 531 N. Military Trail in West Palm Beach. For more information, call (561) 233-1757.
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Register now for free Valentine’s Day wedding
If wedding bells are in your near future, sign up now to join 39 other couples for a free Valentine’s Day wedding presided by Palm Beach County Clerk Sharon Bock at the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach. The annual ceremony will be held Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 11:30 a.m. and includes a beautiful outdoor ceremony at the National Croquet Center, photographs, champagne toast and wedding cupcakes. Wedding space is limited to the first 40 couples that pre-register for the ceremony and obtain a Florida marriage license before Feb. 12. The marriage license must be presented at the ceremony. It doesn’t matter if you were recently engaged over the holidays or have been in a committed relationship for a really long time. “Over the years, I’ve married hundreds of happy couples on Valentine’s Day,” Clerk Bock said. “Helping these couples to start a new life together is one of the best parts of being Clerk and Comptroller in Palm Beach County. It is truly a special day.” The Valentine’s Day wedding is made possible by the Clerk & Comptroller, Palm Beach County, National Croquet Center, Gem Joelene Photography and SandyJames Fine Foods.
7th annual Wellington Idol competition now accepting registrants
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Brightline rolls, downtown WPB welcomes new eateries This month’s big news is that Brightline now runs daily service to Ft. Lauderdale. If you haven’t taken a ride yet, it’s a great experience. For $10 each way you get what’s called the “carfree carefree” experience. The Ft. Lauderdale station is at N.W. 2nd Ave. and Broward Boulevard – just a five-minute walk to Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale and Las Olas Boulevard. The Friday after service started the “Subculture Philosophers Club” (see my July 2017 column) became “Philosophers on a Roll” thanks to a semi-spontaneous decision to take Brightline to Ft. Lauderdale instead of having our regular coffee at Subculture. The trip took 35 minutes and we
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ing the world go by while sipping their selection of wines. Aioli continues work on its newest location at 206 S. Olive Ave. I’m especially excited as the original location in the south end of West Palm Beach is wildly popular. Aioli’s homemade bread, breakfast and lunches fly off the shelves. They will be a much-needed addition to our breakfast and lunch scene. Finally, one of our local favorites, Chickpea, is moving from its current location on the 400 block of Clematis Street to 330 Clematis St. What’s best described as “the Mediterranean Chipotle” has been bursting at the seams with lines out the door since it opened. The new space, which previously held the Jardin restaurant, provides the same open kitchen design but with patio seating and almost twice the space. I can’t wait to see what the team does with this new space. 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.
ISABELLE DE BORCHGRAVE: FASHIONING ART FROM PAPER SATURDAY, JANUARY 27 THROUGH SUNDAY, APRIL 15, 2018
Five hundred years of fashion are explored in the breathtaking art of Belgian artist Isabelle de Borchgrave. Working in collaboration with leading costume historians and fashion designers, de Borchgrave meticulously recreates, in full scale, elaborate costumes and fashions found in history’s most famous paintings and fashion collections.
Isabelle de Borchgrave (b. 1946, Belgium). “Marie de’ Medici (1543-1642),” 2006. Inspired by a 1595 portrait by Pietro Facchetti (Italian, 1535/1539-1619) in the collection of the Palazzo Lancellotti, Rome. 74 x 50 x 71 inches.
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FACES & PLACES
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Wellington Elementary third graders, from left, Ryan Whelan, Arissa Gutienez and Isabella Holloway delicately “operate” on text during a recent class assignment.
Wellington Elementary 3rd grade class performs ‘text’ book operation It may not have been the most sanitary of operating rooms, and though the surgeons were younger than the famous Doogie Howser, a recent English assignment in two 3rd grade classes at Wellington Elementary School proved to be a tremendous success. Students in Mrs. Powers’ and Mrs. Young’s 3rd grade classes donned scrubs, latex gloves, hair nets and surgical masks in the makeshift operating room as they operated on text features in the classroom. The students had to perform multiple “surgical” tasks on text using a variety of instruments. Students were divided into operating teams and given surgical materials – non-fiction text,
scissors, glue, tweezers and Band Aids – necessary to perform surgery on a willing “patient.” Each team of doctors had to look through the text provided and find one of two text features for the ten places the patient needed to be operated. Teams of doctors had to decide which text features would be best to use, remove it from the text and suture – or Band-Aid – it onto the patient. After surgery, the students were required to answer the purpose of the text features, and reflect on their learning in their “patient files.” The 3rd grade surgeons performed admirably under pressure and the surgeries were deemed an overwhelming success.
Talented musician and artist Jason Newsted, the bass guitarist in the heavy metal band Metallica from 1986 to 2001, was the featured guest speaker at The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County’s Culture & Cocktails event held Jan. 8 at The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach. The topic was Heavy Perspectives: From Metallica to Modern Art, and drew 150 supporters who listened to Newsted share anecdotes about his years with the heavy metal band. During his interview with Leslie Streeter, Pop Culture reporter for The Palm Beach Post, Newsted shared how in 2006 he went “from making crazy and colorful music to crazy and colorful art,” and had his first gallery show in San Francisco in 2010. Admission to monthly Culture & Cocktails events is $65 for advance reservations, $85 at the door. Proceeds go to support artist programs of the nonprofit Cultural Council of Palm Beach County. For information on future Culture & Cocktails events, call the Cultural Council at (561) 472-3330. Photos by Jacek Gancarz
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
500 years of historical fashion on On Stage Theater & Concerts display at Society of the Four Arts BB&T Center
There’s masterpieces, and there’s masterpieces made from masterpieces. That’s the focus of the new exhibit at The Society of the Four Arts titled, “Isabelle de Borchgrave: Fashioning Art from Paper.” Using mere paper, this Belgian artist has meticulously recreated, in full scale, elaborate costumes and fashion found in history’s most famous paintings and fashion collections. The art exhibition, which opens Jan. 27 and runs through April 15, features more than 90 objects which are considered trompe l’oeil masterpieces. Admission is $5 and is free for children 14 and younger. De Borchgrave is one of the most creative figures working in Europe today. A painter by training, she interprets historic fashions to breathtaking effect. This exhibit is a mid-career examination of her work which spans 500 years of fashion history. De Borchgrave’s collections have been shown internationally for two decades. This five-city tour is a rare opportunity to see her work in the U.S. Exhibit highlights include: The Papiers à la Mode series, which re-imagines iconic garments from history, including dresses worn by Madame de Pompadour, Marie-
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Isabelle de Borchgrave b. 1946, Belgium (Right) “English Dress,” 1994 English dress ca. 1829-31, in pink and white satin striped cotton, printed with small flower motifs. Silk beret undersleeves with net embroidered over sleeves. After a dress in the Snowshill Manor collection – National Trust, England.
Antoinette, Elizabeth I and Empress Eugenie. On view for the first time in the U.S., Les Ballets Russes will feature de Borchgrave’s interpretations of costumes designed by Léon Bakst, Giorgio de Chirico, Pablo Picasso and others. Dennita Sewell, curator
of Fashion Design at Phoenix Art Museum, will discuss de Borchgrave’s artistic journey at a free illustrated lecture Saturday, Feb. 3 at 11 a.m. The Society of the Four Arts is at 2 Four Arts Plaza in Palm Beach. For more information, go online to fourarts.org.
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Sun to shine ‘On Golden Pond’ at Palm Beach Dramaworks By ROBERT HAGELSTEIN Palms West Monthly
“On Golden Pond,” Ernest Thompson’s soulfully poignant play about aging and reconciliation, opens at Palm Beach Dramaworks Feb. 2, and continues through Feb. 25. It’s set in a cabin in Maine where Norman and Ethel Thayer have made their summer home for 48 years on their beloved lake. Perhaps one thinks of the haunting figure of Henry Fonda from the movie version of “On Golden Pond.” His portrayal was unique in that he played opposite his own daughter, Jane Fonda, and they had issues in their real-life relationship like those portrayed in the film. That image endeared the film, but it gave the work a more sentimental, melodramatic tilt. It took a 2005 revival in New York City with James Earl Jones to break through the tears and turn the play into something more substantive – as intended by the playwright. This was achieved with a mostly Afro-American cast and with playwright Thompson slightly revising his script for that, although specific black culture references were not the substance of those changes. Dramaworks follows with a multicultural cast of actors, featuring the retired university professor Norman, his devoted wife Esther and their daughter, Chelsea, who has that tenu-
ous, remote of Internet relationship distracwith her tions,” says father. Stancato. The heart “It’s only of the play is about being about aging human and its which attendant matters. tribulations, Audiences physical and will let the mental, as color go well as findimmediately ing ways to and see the reconcile people. The relationmillennial ships. This generation is especially Photo by Samantha Mighdoll is also repDirector Paul Stancato, center, discusses the script of “On Golden Pond” by Ernest Thompson resented in difficult for with, from left, Pat Bowie and John Felix in a pre-production meeting. The play opens Feb. 2 an accomthis play and plished uni- at Palm Beach Dramaworks in downtown West Palm Beach. so it works versity prothe other fessor such way too, Dramaworks’ producing artistic as Norman, about to become they adjusting to grandparents.” director, the play is not about an octogenarian. In the shadKaren Stephens, who plays race, it’s about human beings. ows are the discord and the Chelsea, had never read the play “It reminds us what we have resulting estrangement with his before she was called for the in common, not our differences. part and immediately loved the only child that stealthily built I felt our audience would appre- humor and universality of family. up over the years. It takes the catalyst of some- ciate comfort for the soul and “The play is different from this play answers that longing,” thing Norman never had in his the film, which given that medisays Hayes. life, the unexpected introducum needed a more developed Director Paul Stancato says tion of a 13-year-old boy who background,” Stephens says. the themes in the play are unicomes with Chelsea and her She recommends throwing versal: aging, relationships with fiancé, Bill Ray, for a stay at the out preconceived notions based adult children and grandparents. on the film. “Instead, be capcabin that 48th year. Billy, Bill “The playwright deals with Ray’s son from his first martivated by the original. In fact, them head on. I’ve set the play riage, is a handful but he and the playwright himself advises Norman unpredictably bond. in 1988, perhaps a more acceptagainst sentimentality. There is It catapults the play to a heartso much humor in the play that ing world than when the play warming denouement. it opens you up to pathos.” was first produced ten years According to William Hayes, Stephens says that the earlier, but before the ubiquity
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biggest challenge in playing Chelsea is to manifest the resentment the character feels and at the same time not being seen negatively. “It’s about striking a delicate balance.” Pat Bowie, who was so deeply affecting in her portrayal as the matriarch in Dramaworks’ “A Raisin in the Sun” in 2013, now plays the devoted Ethel. One of her favorite parts of the production is when they leave the house for the summer, her character noting “the loons have come to say goodbye.” And when she asks Chelsea, who is so much like her father, “You are such a nice person – can’t you think of something nice to say to your father?” “In effect, this plants the seeds of reconciliation,” says Bowie, The other actors in the play are also Dramaworks veterans, John Felix as Norman; Jim Ballard as Bill Ray; Paul Tei as Charlie, a local who has long loved Chelsea; and Casey Butler as Billy. Scenic design is by Bill Clark, in his Dramaworks debut, costume design is by Brian O’Keefe, lighting design is by Donald Edmund Thomas, and sound design is by Brad Pawlak. Palm Beach Dramaworks is located in The Don & Ann Brown Theatre 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
Home is where the bathroom is … or was … or will be I just wrote another check to my contractor. What do I care? It’s Bitcoin money. Better spend it now before it all disappears. Still, I do wonder what he does with it all. His guys have been working on my house for a month, and the only thing that seems to have changed is my bank account. Of course, when I say they’ve
been working on my house for a month, I don’t mean they’ve been there every day. I mean they were here one day, a month ago. That first day, Bob and Rob arrived, tool belts full and raring to go. They ripped apart the kitchen and the bathroom, and moved all my appliances to the middle of the living room. The pace
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was amazing. They did that all before lunch. It was while they were at lunch that I realized that I would be needing that bathroom much sooner than I thought. Like, in the next 10 minutes or so. It slowly dawned on me that there was no way they were going to be able to put in the new shower, sink, toilet, tile and all the other improvements I’d asked for in 10 minutes. Howard, my next-door neighbor, let me in before I’d finished knocking on his door. “I see you’re having some work done,” he said. Why do we say that? The work is not “done,” it’s hardly begun. Shouldn’t he have said, “I see you’re having some work started”? But then, I didn’t really want to stand on Howard’s porch having that conversation; all I really wanted to do was use his bathroom. “Yes, I am. Do you think I could borrow your bathroom?” “Sure, as long as you get it back to me by 4:30.” “Ha, ha, ha. I meant, can I USE your bathroom.” Howard’s bathroom could really use an update. It was old and seedy, not like the modern wonder I was going to end up with: six shower heads at different heights, surrounded by built-in speakers and lights.
A sink made from hammered copper. Glass tiles; modern light fixtures. There would be a fog-free shaving mirror, a towel warmer, a face mister and a soaking tub. Still, for all its faults, Howard’s bath was clean and functional. “If you ever want to update that bathroom, my contractor can probably do it for you,” I told him. “My contractor just left yesterday to go work on your house,” he replied. “I had him pull out all that frou-frou stuff that was in there when I bought the place – a big soaking tub, a towel warmer, a hammered copper sink, a bunch of shower heads. All kinds of stuff. What do I need a fog-free shaving mirror for? I can just wipe the mirror off with a room-temperature towel. It just got to the point where I decided I wanted to spend less time in the bathroom, not more. I can’t tell you how much it cost to get that “retro” look I have now. Do you know how expensive it is to get that avocado-colored tile?” “Yes, I think I do,” I said, thinking of all the avocado tile Bob and Rob had just removed from my bathroom this morning. I wondered why they were acting as if they had found buried treasure. I thanked Howard and ran
back to my house, hoping to find Bob and Rob busily putting my bathroom back together. That was a month ago. I haven’t seen Rob or Bob since, but their boss, Big Bob, has asked me for checks “to meet payroll” twice so far. He assures me that all the work will be finished by the date on the contract, it’s just that one of his other clients had a “remodeling emergency.” I’m trying hard to imagine what that could be. I said nothing, but handed Big Bob the petition my neighbors had signed and sent to City Hall about removing the Porta-Potty that’s been on my front lawn for a month. “Don’t worry about it,” he comforted me. “The zoning law says it can be there for two months.” 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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Constantly looking at smart phone could lead to ‘tech neck’ By SCOTT SNYDER, DC Special to Palms West Monthly
Back in the day when I was a new practitioner, the chances were pretty good that if a patient came into the office complaining of a sore neck, they probably fell asleep in bed with the television on. Most of my patients came to the office with initial complaints of lower back pain or upper back pain, typically caused by activities that they were not used to performing or sudden traumas like jerking their body upon walking off a curb. But times have changed and so has the technology. And not necessarily for the betterment of our health. No longer the size of bricks, cell phones have become ubiquitous – even little kids have them. And thanks to the fact that we are constantly connected – to each other as well as to social and other media – we are seeing a society that is most definitely in a state of deterio-
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or tablet is called Tech Neck. This extra pressure can be as much as 50 pounds on bones and muscle that were only meant to handle the weight of your head, roughly 10 to 12 pounds at a neutral position. This results in neck pain, headaches, stiffness in the shoulders and problems throughout the back. Over time, irreparable damage might occur. We are actually seeing cases of severe osteoarthritis (also known as degenerative joint disease) in young teenagers! I should mention that this condition is not necessarily new. In the past, people working in occupations such as hairdressing and dental assisting were also known to develop what we call Tech Neck through their habitual looking down in order to do their work. In fact, it was unusual to see a person under twenty with this condition – until now. But there is good news. With a change in habits, some chiropractic adjustments and specific exercises, it is possible to reverse the effects of Tech Neck. Change of Habits: Look up from your screen every five minutes. Bring the phone up to your eye level if possible.
Consider turning the phone off (or bury it in a pocket or purse) when eating with friends. Take a break from social media, catching up maybe once or twice a day. And turn your notifications off. Stretch those aching neck and upper back muscles. Start by tucking your chin inward toward your chest and hold for several seconds. Repeat 10 times. Next, bend your head from side to side, trying to touch your ear to your shoulder. Hold for 20 seconds. Repeat this five times on each side. Finally, rotate your head from side to side. Hold it at each endpoint for 20 seconds. Repeat this five times. Consider chiropractic adjustments. If you’re already experiencing pain or even headaches, then it’s high time that you see your chiropractor. He will analyze the range of motion of your neck and back and possibly take x-rays to determine how far along your Tech Neck has progressed. After this analysis, he or she will come up with a protocol to improve the posture and mobility of the patient’s neck which may include physical therapy as well as gentle chiropractic adjustments. A corrective pillow might be recommended as well. With regular treatments in conjunction with exercise and changes in habits, your Tech Neck can be a pain-free, healthy neck again. Dr. Scott Snyder has been active in the Western Communities since 1987. Graduating Cum Laude from the Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis, he is a diplomat of the Board of Chiropractic Examiners. His practice is in the Shoppes at Andros, 8993 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach.
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Outside the Neighborhood
Glitch that stole Christmas: Lottery makes everyone a winner
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A Christmas Day lottery glitch in South Carolina has left officials trying to determine how to deal with thousands of unexpected winners. The Holiday Cash Add-A-Play game generates trees on a tic-tactoe grid paying up to $500 when someone gets three in a line. Lottery officials say that, for two hours on Christmas Day, trees were being printed in all nine grids, giving all players who paid $1 the maximum prize. In all, $19.6 million was won. But when players went to cash their tickets, the computer wouldn’t pay. Dozens came two days later to the lottery’s office in Columbia. The South Carolina Education Lottery commission voted to set aside the money to possibly pay all winners, but also to investigate Intralot, the company that ran the game, and get legal advice.
Bank theft suspect nabbed applying for police dispatch job
PHOENIX — A former Bank of America worker suspected of theft chose the wrong employer when applying for a police dispatch job. The Cottonwood Police Department in central Arizona’s Yavapai County says the case involving 32-year-old Alberto Lopez of Phoenix popped up in law enforcement records when he applied to be a dispatcher. Police spokeswoman Sgt. Monica Kuhlt said in early January that Lopez was suspected of stealing $5,000 from a Bank of America branch in Yavapai County between July and September 2016. He quit and moved to Phoenix and refused to cooperate, missing appointments and refusing to answer phone calls. After Lopez applied for the dispatch position in December,
officers had him come in for an interview and arrested him on a felony theft warrant. He didn’t get the job.
Cat jumps into car and attacks driver, who is then run over
COCOA, Fla. — A Florida woman is recovering from critical injuries after a cat jumped into her car and attacked her, causing her to be run over by her own vehicle. The Florida Highway Patrol says the unidentified woman was parked in front of a house near Cocoa on Jan. 5. As she prepared to drive away, the cat pounced into her car and scratched or bit her. Florida Today reports that she jumped out to escape the feline, but forgot her car was in reverse, and was critically injured. Her car rolled over her, into the street and struck a parked car.
Surprise passenger prompts Delta flight to return to Detroit
DETROIT — It’s a bird. It’s a plane. No, it’s a bird on a plane. A Delta Air Lines flight captain decided to turn his plane around and return to Detroit after a bird was discovered inside the flight deck. The airline says that shortly after takeoff on Dec. 30, the pilots of Flight 1943 from Detroit to Atlanta saw a small bird in the flight deck. The unexpected passenger had entered the aircraft during boarding. The captain decided to turn the plane around to “avoid a potential distraction” during the flight. The aircraft landed without incident and the bird was removed and set free.
Judge: Woman unfit to care for horse after DUI while riding
BARTOW, Fla. — A Florida judge says a sheriff’s office must retain custody of a horse whose owner was charged with drunken driving while riding the animal.
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Good Samaritans rescue moose calf trapped in snow
CROUSEVILLE, Maine — A group of concerned citizens in Maine saved a young moose trapped in the snow. WLBT-TV reports that the group dug the calf out of 40 inches of snow in Crouseville on Jan. 8. Lauren Allen’s husband was among the small crowd of helpers. Allen says Maine game wardens responded to help load the distressed animal onto a flat sled and move her to stable ground. Allen says the moose got stranded last week too and needed help. Community mem-
bers think the calf lost its mother. But a Warden Service spokesman said there’s no happy ending. Cpl. John MacDonald said the baby moose’s labored breathing pointed toward an illness called lungworm. In consultation with wildlife biologists, wardens determined the moose had to be put down.
Husband and wife win $1M prizes in separate contests
RANDOLPH, Mass. — A Massachusetts man has won a $1 million jackpot in the state lottery just months after his wife won her own $1 million prize in a different contest. Lottery officials say Robert Goodwin, of Randolph, won the money in early January after buying a $5 instant ticket for the $1,000,000 Platinum Payout game. He chose to accept the lump sum prize totaling about $650,000. His wife, Jane Goodwin, won $1 million in the Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes in August. The Goodwins say they will use their winnings to buy a home in a community where they won’t have to shovel snow.
Brake for beaks: California officers save chickens from road
LOS ANGELES — It was a race against the cluck as California Highway Patrol officers scrambled to rescue nearly 20 chickens that ran through highway lanes near Los Angeles. The agency says the birds blocked a portion of Interstate 605 in the Norwalk area on Jan. 2, after their cage fell from the back of a truck. The agency tweeted photos and video of the chickens on the highway and a motorcycle officer collecting them. Officers managed to rescue 17 birds. Two died. One tweet asked: “why DID the chickens cross the road? Because they obviously did not want to become ‘fast food’ on an LA area freeway, of course!” The driver transporting the chickens was unaware that the birds fell off the truck and did not stop.
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JUST FOR THE FUN OF IT
This Month in History Feb. 8, 1693: A charter was granted for the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va. Feb. 15, 1842: A private mail service in New York City introduced the first adhesive postage stamps. Feb. 21, 1846: Sarah G. Bagley became the first female telegrapher as she took charge at the newly opened telegraph office in Lowell, Mass. Feb. 21, 1878: The first telephone directory was issued, by the District Telephone Co. of New Haven, Conn. Feb. 22, 1879: Frank Winfield Woolworth opened a five-cent store in Utica, N.Y. Feb. 23, 1905: The Rotary Club was founded. Feb. 3, 1913: The 16th Amendment to the Constitution, providing for a federal income tax, was ratified. Feb. 7, 1943: The government announced that shoe rationing would go into effect in two days, limiting
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consumers to buying three pairs per person for the remainder of the year. Feb. 19, 1945: During World War II, some 30,000 U.S. Marines landed on the Western Pacific island of Iwo Jima, where they encountered ferocious resistance from Japanese forces. The Americans took control of the strategically important island after a month-long battle. Feb. 4, 1974: Newspaper heiress Patricia Hearst was kidnapped in Berkeley, Calif., by the Symbionese Liberation Army. Feb. 26, 1998: A jury in Amarillo, Texas, rejected an $11 million lawsuit brought by Texas cattlemen who blamed Oprah Winfrey’s talk show for a price fall after a segment on food safety that included a discussion about mad cow disease.
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“TYING THE KNOT” by Gayle Dean ACROSS 1 First name in Spanish art 6 Blockage 10 Guarantee 14 Like a raucous s tadium crowd 15 Red Skelton persona 16 Over-the-top anger 17 One at the wedding 19 “Winnie ___ Pu” 20 March through mud 21 Part of the lowest possible straight 22 Dealt with adversity successfully 23 Foofaraw 25 Prayer beads 26 One at the wedding 32 Whittle away 33 Sugar sources 34 Matterhorn, for one 37 Salon supplies 38 She has a ball? 39 Wedding cake layer 40 Maglie of baseball 41 Strong cotton thread 42 Naples n oodle dish 43 Two at the wedding
46 Black or ruffed bird 48 Rowboat accessory 49 Chick’s hangout? 50 Pizzazz 53 Extras in “2001: A Space Odyssey” 57 Sometimes the ninth has only three 58 One at the wedding 60 “A Hard Road to Glory” author 61 It has a Minor part 62 Ancient Greek region 63 Where to pick up chicks? 64 Contravene 65 Beginning DOWN 1 Great achievements for hackers 2 Nutmeg skin 3 Former Palm Springs mayor 4 Procrastinators 5 Spheroid 6 Blacken 7 Traditional knowledge 8 Follow orders 9 Rocky hill
10 Melodic composition 11 Chief Chilean port 12 One concerned with figures? 13 Like a n eglected garden 18 City on the Thames 22 Joint tenants? 24 Pseudonymous surname 25 Mechanical learning method 26 Computer capacity, for short 27 Word with code or rug 28 Places for coin c ollectors? 29 Tipping the scales 30 Loesser musical “The Most Happy ___” 31 Face that “launched a thousand ships” 35 Mother of Apollo 36 Hyde Park stroller 38 ___ one’s time 39 Bitter green herb 41 Tip at sea 42 Certain tour operator, briefly 44 Kind of p otato
45 Contest w inner’s cry, perhaps 46 Response to a weak joke 47 Shake awake 50 “If all ___ fails” 51 Type of cloth 52 “___ in a Manger” 54 Word with bobby and bowling 55 One of a watery quintet 56 Bedframe crosspiece 58 Beanie Babies or the Hula-Hoop, e.g. 59 ___ Cuarto, Argentina
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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. Larry Holmes is a black male born 6-3089. He is 5-feet, 7-inches tall and weighs 110 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. His last known address is 6th Street in West Palm Beach. His occupation is cook. The suspect is wanted on a felony charge of Sale of Schedule I Substance/Controlled Substance. Larry Holmes Jamesia Sims is a black female born 8-1298. She is 5-feet, 5-inches tall and weighs 120 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. Her last known address is Staghorn Street in Wellington. The suspect is wanted on Felony charges of Petit Theft, Resisting a Merchant and Battery. Warrants checked on 1-16-2018. Remain anonymous (don’t give your name) and you may be eligible for up to $1,000 reward.
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Aries (March 21 - April 20) You are on an incredible roll. Don’t make the mistake of getting carried away to the point of forgetting what matters. In your case your connections to close others have to be nurtured as much as your goals. Taurus (April 21 - May 21) Your ability to manifest absolutely anything has been surprising even you lately. Relax and savor this period of balance. When life is good we owe it to ourselves to enjoy it fully. Gemini (May 22 - June 21) You’re good at taking risks but at the moment you can’t afford to. Stabilize what’s working and make it even better. If you can do that you may discover that you don’t have to have a million irons in the fire. Cancer (June 22 - July 23) So many things are in a state of suspension it makes sense that your love life is on hold, too. Most of your energy needs to go into expanding yourself in other ways, but focus more on your goals and your inner work.
Leo (July 24 - Aug. 23) The need to be the favorite is screwing up the fun you could be having if you weren’t so exclusive. Your insecurities aren’t impressing people. The more possessive you are the less they want to be with you. Virgo (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23) If you want to go forward with your plans there’s no way to avoid difficult conversations. A little reverse psychology may be necessary but if you’re smart about this others won’t feel angry. Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) The fact that you’re stuck here with no support should make it clear that you’re on your own. This wouldn’t happen if you couldn’t handle it. The challenge will teach you a lot about your true capabilities. Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Dramatizing your problems isn’t as interesting to others as it is to you. It may be time to deal with yourself in a healthy way. Your victim trips could easily be turned around if you could decide once and for all not to be one.
Sagittarius (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21) Second thoughts about the way you’ve cut people off have made you question choices. Don’t compound the error by pretending that it wasn’t a mistake. You can change this, but you better do it before it’s too late. Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Pursuing your heart’s desire has been sidelined by what you feel you owe others. As you think about moving forward, don’t let anything or anyone hold you back. Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Appeasing the powers that be is less important than finding a way to express yourself fully and completely. You will lose everything if you go overboard trying to compromise. Pisces (Feb. 20 - March 20) Part of you loves all this excitement and another part of you wishes things would settle down. Multiple changes are creating so much intensity. Dive in. There are lessons here that will teach you more about who you really are.
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