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Sculpture Gardens celebrates works of Boaz Vaadia The carved and stacked stone works by the late artist Boaz Vaadia will be on exhibit at Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens in West Palm Beach from Jan. 11 through April 29.
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Wellington’s father-daughter dance returns
Tickets are now on sale for Wellington’s annual fatherdaughter dance, to be held Saturday, Feb. 3 at the Village Park Gymnasium.
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$50,000 donation highlights JWF annual luncheon
More than 250 guests of the Jewish Women’s Foundation of the Greater Palm Beaches’ annual luncheon were inspired to envision a world where women and girls can be safe, economically secure, and able to reach their fullest potential.
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2017: West Palm’s year in review Columnist and West Palm Beach blogger Aaron Wormus runs down the good, bad and the ugly – the biggest events that shaped our area in 2017.
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South Florida Fair marches back into town Jan. 12-28 This year’s theme, “Magical Parades,” promises to feature a famous parade from around the world every day. By MARY THURWACHTER Palms West Monthly
WEST PALM BEACH — The drum beat has already begun for the 2018 South Florida Fair, a 17-day extravaganza with all the goodies fairgoers have come to expect – corn dogs, carnival rides, games, agriculture, entertainment and, yes, racing pigs. This year’s theme, “Magical Parades,” will have visitors tapping toes and stretching out arms to catch beaded necklaces tossed from floats in true Mardi Gras style. A famous parade from around the globe will be featured each day of the fair, which runs Jan. 12-28, says fair spokeswoman Doreen Poreba. Patrons of last year’s fair were asked via Facebook to suggest their most loved parades. The theme is a spin-off of sorts from last year’s New Orleans theme and its popular Mardi Gras parade. Vicki Chouris, vice president and COO of the South Florida Fair, said she and her team collaborated on a theme for months after last year’s fair and wondered how they could top its popularity. “We decided to take the parade and do one every day of the fair, each with a different theme,” she said. Upbeat music, colorful costumes and decorated floats – which will also be on display in a Magical Parades exhibition – will all be part of the show. Among the parades will be two Bike Nite
(Jan. 17 & 24) processions, which typically attract hundreds of bikers sporting two and three-wheeled motorcycles. “We’ve got a lot of help putting on the parades,” Chouris said. “For example, for the Oktoberfest Parade (Jan. 20), the American German Club will help us. Our Thanksgiving Parade (Jan. 27) is being supported by the sugar industry and will be a ‘Thank a Farmer Parade.’” Florida Atlantic University will assist in putting on the Football Hall of Fame Parade (Jan. 28) and the Rose Society will be helping with the Rose Petal Parade (Jan. 22). “And I don’t want to fail to mention that we’ve got a lot of pirates coming (Jan. 18) for the Pirate Parade,” Chouris added. “Believe it or not, there are pirates everywhere.” The parades are scheduled for weekends at 1 p.m. and weekdays at 6:30 p.m., except for Thursday, Jan. 25, when it will begin at 7:30 p.m. As always, the fair will host an awardwinning livestock and agriculture program with more than 1,000 exhibitors from 30 Florida counties and more than 200 rides, games and attractions. This year, world-class ice skating performances will be on the daily calendar, in addition to four stages of music and entertainment and the historic Yesteryear Village. “The best in fried foods and other tasty, exotic treats also will continue to be a main draw for many fairgoers,” Poreba said. Of course, the
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stretching out arms to catch beaded necklaces tossed from floats in true Mardi Gras style. Parades take place 1 p.m. on weekends, 6:30 p.m. weekdays, except Thursday, Jan. 25, which will be at 7:30 p.m. Here’s the daily lineup: Friday, Jan. 12: Chinese New Year Parade Saturday, Jan. 13: St. Patrick’s Parade Sunday, Jan. 14: Mayors’ Parade Monday, Jan. 15: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade Tuesday, Jan. 16: Mardi Gras Parade Wednesday, Jan. 17: Bike Nite Parade Thursday, Jan. 18: Pirate Parade Friday, Jan. 19: Junkanoo Parade Saturday, Jan. 20: Oktoberfest Parade Sunday, Jan. 21: Carnival Parade Monday, Jan. 22: Rose Petal Parade Tuesday, Jan. 23: Mardi Gras Parade Wednesday, Jan. 24: Bike Nite Parade Thursday, Jan. 25: Veterans Parade Friday, Jan. 26: Boat Parade Saturday, Jan. 27: Thanksgiving “Thank A Farmer” Parade Sunday, Jan. 28: Football Hall of Fame Parade
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fair has a larger purpose than entertainment, carnival rides, games and food. “The main purpose of the fair is to showcase agriculture,” said Rick Vymlatil, South Florida Fair president and CEO. “As South Florida becomes more urban, we’re very conscious that we need to tell the story of agriculture in Florida history,” said Vymlatil. “In the Sundy Feed Store, we have a variety of commodities on display – the sugars, of course, and vegetables. After all, South Florida is the winter vegetable capital of the world.” Vymlatil has been in the fair business since 1982 and was recently elected 2018 chairman of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions. Like every aspect of the fair, entertainment has evolved, Vymlatil said. “Traditionally, there has been a focus SEE FAIR / PAGE 10
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Jan. 10 through Saturday, Jan. 13, headquartered out of Sailfish Marina on Singer Island. Established in 1935, the event is recognized as “The World’s Oldest Sailfish Tournament” and continues to attract top sailfish anglers, captains and crews in the sport vying for some of sailfishing’s most coveted awards. Proceeds from the event benefit the WPBFC’s many conservation and education initiatives. For registration and more information on the Silver Sailfish Derby, call the WPBFC at
Middle East affairs, national security, medical breakthroughs and progress in brain science will be the topics discussed at the Annual Leadership Education Forum presented by American Friends of the Hebrew University on Sunday, Jan. 14, at the Four Seasons Resort in Palm Beach. Ambassador Daniel Kurtzer will deliver the keynote address, “Fork in the Road: Challenges Facing Israel and the United States in the Middle East.” Ambassador Kurtzer has served
as the past U.S. ambassador to Israel and Egypt as well as the former deputy assistant secretary for Near Eastern Affairs. Professor Asher Cohen, the new president of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, will deliver the opening address. Dr. Yossi Tam, director of the Multidisciplinary Center on Cannabinoid Research, will deliver a speech on launching breakthroughs in human health. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and tickets are $180. Breakfast and lunch are included (dietary laws observed). For reservations and a full itinerary of the day’s events, call Laura Abrams at (561) 7508585 or go online to afhu.org/ event/2018alef/.
Sunshine Baseball League begins season for players with special needs
Royal Palm Beach’s baseball league for individuals with special needs kicks off its upcoming season Friday, Jan. 26 at Willows Park in Royal Palm Beach. The fun, non-competitive adaptive baseball league, called the Sunshine Baseball League, is designed for players with special needs ages 5 through adulthood. The fee for a Royal Palm Beach resident is $25. The non-resident fee is $30. Players’ siblings are also invited to play. League fee includes a uniform top. Players are asked to register for the league at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center, 100 Sweetbay Lane in Royal Palm Beach, no later than Wednesday, Jan. 10. For more information or to volunteer as a coach, call (561) 790-5124.
‘Wonder Woman’ to be featured at Royal Palm’s Movie Night
Come out to beautiful Commons Park in Royal Palm Beach for a night under the stars Friday, Jan. 26 for a free movie night featuring the blockbuster hit “Wonder Woman.” More than 15 food trucks will also be on hand serving up food for every taste. The movie begins at 7 p.m. and attendees are encouraged to bring their own seating. Commons Park is at 11600 Poinciana Blvd. in Royal Palm Beach.
PBC Bar Association to host free event on wills, estate planning
If you have questions regarding wills and estate planning, be sure to attend the free 90-minute presentation by the Palm Beach County Bar Association to be held at Palm Beach County’s Wellington Branch Library Tuesday, Jan. 30, beginning at 3 p.m. Topics to be discussed include basic estate planning, wills and trusts, powers of attorney, living wills and medical directives to help your family know your wishes. Pre-registeration is required by calling 790-6070. The Wellington Branch Library is at 1951 Royal Fern Dr. in Wellington.
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If your kids received more holiday presents than they know what to do with, or if they’ve already outgrown last year’s clothes, come out to the Eleventh Annual Kids Yard Sale Saturday, Feb. 3 at Veterans Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for great bargains for your ever growing child. Items range from infant goods, clothing, toys and kids’ athletic gear. They will all be available at great prices in the relaxing park setting of Veterans Park. Children will enjoy the onsite Kids Fun Zone area featuring a bounce house and face painting. For more information, call the Royal Palm Beach Sporting Center at 753-1232 or the Recreation Center at 790-5149.
Tickets on sale for Wellington’s fatherdaughter dance
The new year can mean just one thing: Time for local fathers, step-fathers, grandfathers and all blends of families to purchase their tickets for
Wellington’s annual fatherdaughter dance, to be held Saturday, Feb. 3 at the Village Park Gymnasium. The magical evening includes dancing, a delicious dinner and games. The event is designed for dads to share with their daughters ages 5 to 14, and each couple will receive a free keepsake to cherish the night’s memories. The evening’s theme is “A Night Among the Stars.” The dance runs 6-9 p.m. Tickets are on sale through Feb. 1 at the Wellington Community Center and Village Park Gymnasium. Cost is $50 per resident couple and $62.50 per non-resident couple. Additional tickets may be purchased for $20 per resident and $25 per non-resident. Village Park Gymnasium is at 11700 Pierson Rd. For more information, call (561) 753-2484.
Artist Guy Harvey to deliver keynote at STEAM luncheon
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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. tional recognition for his paintings of sea creatures, will be the keynote speaker for the Palm Beach State College Foundation 2018 STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) luncheon, set for Wednesday, Feb. 7 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Cohen Pavilion in West Palm Beach. Tickets to the 11:30 a.m. luncheon are $150. Harvey’s depictions of sea life
are now reproduced in prints, posters, T-shirts, jewelry, clothing and other consumer items. He’s also become known for his techniques in photographing and filming aquatic life. During the STEAM luncheon, Harvey will discuss his travels to better understand the habits and habitats of the marine wildlife he paints, discoveries in deep-sea research and his work in marine conservation efforts including those to help save the
world’s coral reefs. According to the World Wildlife Fund, roughly onequarter of coral reefs worldwide are already considered damaged beyond repair, with another two-thirds under serious threat. To purchase tickets or for more information, call (561) 868-3450. The event is presented by Bank of America and chaired by South Florida philanthropist Yvonne Boice.
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Register now for Wellington’s girls softball spring league
Wellington’s Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting registration for its girls softball spring league. All levels of players ages 4 to 14 are welcome to join. Age is determined as of Jan. 1, 2018 and games will be played at the Tiger Shark Cove Softball Complex at 13800 Greenbriar Blvd. in Wellington. The spring league includes a new division for girls ages 4 to 6. “Future Stars” is an instructional division designed to introduce girls to the sport of softball, and includes batting with a tee-ball tee. Registration for the Future Stars division is $60 for residents, $75 for non-residents. All other divisions are $85 for residents, $106 for non-residents. The deadline to register is Jan. 17. For more information or for details on how to register, go online to wellingtonfl.gov/ athletics or call the Village Park at (561) 791-4005.
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Jewish Women’s Foundation accepting applications for Young Leaders Society Jewish Women’s Foundation of the Greater Palm Beaches, an independent local nonprofit, is currently accepting applications for its “Young Leaders Society.” Open to women living or working in Palm Beach County who are 45 or younger, the program offers leadership training, networking and mentorship. Applications are available
online through Jan. 12. “Jewish Women’s Foundation of the Greater Palm Beaches is leading the way as a public voice for justice and equality,” said Tami Baldinger, the foundation’s CEO. “Our Young Leaders Society program exemplifies our commitment to the next generation of leaders and is an incredible opportunity for women to learn the skills they need for effective leadership and to be part of a group of women leaders who support each other and gender equality.” The Young Leaders Society meets monthly and the first part of the program provides training and leadership development workshops, including topics such as mental health, financial literacy, becoming a better negotiator and networking. During the second year of the “Young Leaders Society,” members are paired with a dedicated mentor who provides continued guidance and oneon-one mentoring. For more information, or to apply for the Young Leaders Society, email Jennifer Kryshka at jennifer@jwfpalmbeach.org or call (561) 275-2200.
TKA’s theatre company named top 5 in nation for 2nd year
The King’s Academy theatre company was recently named in the top five high school theatre programs in the country by the American Musical Theatre Guild of Arts and Sciences. Along with this designation, TKA’s theatre company has been invited to perform in London and Edinburgh, Scotland with the esteemed Fringe Festival in 2019. The King’s Academy, located in West Palm Beach, is a National Blue Ribbon Christian school serving more than 1,400 students throughout Palm Beach County from preschool through 12th grade. For more information on The King’s Academy theatre company, go online to TKAFineArts.net.
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Presidential visits, return of spring training highlighted 2017 It seemed like it was just yesterday that we were putting up our new calendar and starting 2017, yet here we are in 2018. Another year has come and gone. This one has probably been the most eventful in my 10-year stay here. Here’s some of the biggest events around town in 2017: Donald Trump became president on Jan. 20, putting the international spotlight on Palm Beach County. His first trip back to Palm Beach as president was Feb. 3. Also in February, Palm Beach hosted Japanese Prime Minister Shinzō Abe and in April we were back in the spotlight with a visit from Chinese President Xi Jinping. President Trump’s first few visits here saw traffic significantly disrupted. On a weekly basis, international press lined up on Flagler Drive across the Intracoastal from Mar-a-Lago. As the months passed so did the attention that each of the president’s trips to the area would get. By the end of the year, the president came and went with little disruption for West Palm Beach. The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches opened Feb. 28. The spring training facilities for both the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals were now officially in West Palm Beach. In the inaugural game, the Nationals defeated the Astros 4-3, but the Astros came through with a strong season, and 10 months later went on to win the World Series – a win that no doubt will put additional focus on 2018’s spring training in West Palm Beach. March through May brought our twin downtown festivals – the Palm Beach International Boat Show and SunFest. Locals often forget that our waterfront hosts one of the top five boat shows in the country. More than $1.2 billion worth of boats, yachts and accessories from the world’s leading marine manufacturers were on display.
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Preparation for SunFest picks up once the boat show clears the waterfront, offering an exciting 5-day music festival. Traffic has been an ongoing topic of discussion, and it was no different in 2017. With more development coming to the downtown area, city and county leaders have been forced to take an in-depth look at how people move through the city and how best to handle traffic in certain points. City Commissioner Shanon Materio hosted the “Point A to Point B” traffic forum to bring together the Town of Palm Beach and traffic experts from the county to discuss how we can solve the traffic problem around Okeechobee Boulevard. The City of West Palm Beach conducted a “mobility study” which looks at the entire city and studies all transport through the city. Car, bike, pedestrian traffic as well as public transportation are looked at to find the best way to move people through
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our city. The results of the City Mobility study are due out in January 2018. After five years of construction, all four lanes of the brand new Flagler Memorial Bridge opened at the end of July. This provided huge relief for downtown and Palm Beach traffic. Brightline completed its station in downtown West Palm Beach and – as of this writing – has promised to start regular rail service to Ft. Lauderdale in December. Train service to Miami is expected in the first quarter of 2018. In August, solar eclipse frenzy swept through West Palm Beach. Even though we were not in the path of totality, everyone rushed to buy the ever-dwindling supply of solar eclipse glasses. The Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach stepped up and acquired over 5,000 sets of glasses which they handed out in the days leading up to the eclipse. For the second month in a row natural phenomena took
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the spotlight. In September, West Palm Beach braced for Hurricane Irma, the first hurricane to make landfall in South Florida in years. The city was ready and activated its 3-year-old Emergency Operations Center at Fire Station No. 5. We were lucky that we didn’t feel the full force of Irma, but the county sustained $100 million in property damage and the city spent most of September removing over 60,000 cubic yards of vegetative debris. October saw the opening of the Flagler Shore project which transformed Flagler Drive between Lakeview Avenue and Banyan Boulevard into a twolane street. The test project runs through March and continues to host weekly waterfront events. In November, the new Restoration Hardware debuted between Hilton West Palm Beach and CityPlace. This fourstory, 80,000-square-foot gallery includes a rooftop restaurant, wine vault and outdoor art installation by LA-based
street artist RETNA. If you haven’t been to this new addition to CityPlace, it’s spectacular! The showroom is fantastic, but best of all is the cafeteria/restaurant which has a fantastic menu and great views of our downtown. Also, recently opened in Cityplace is WPB Collective, a collaboration of pop-up shops and experiences that showcase South Florida entrepreneurs and provides nearly 5,000 square feet of shared space for local artisans to sell their products. Renowned British artist Sir Michael Craig Martin transformed the outside of the now empty Macy’s store into a massive mural and Japanese artist Frankie Cihi turned the west side of the CityPlace Hibiscus garage into a 581-foot-long hand-painted mural. In December, we had the aptly-named West Palm Beach Brewery & Wine Vault open as the first brewery in downtown West Palm Beach. Located at 322 Evernia St., it’s the creation of John Pankauski, downtown lawyer and wine aficionado. Four different kinds of beer are brewed on the premises and wine drinkers can enjoy part of Pankauski’s 12,000-bottle private wine collection which is stored on site. I could continue and fill pages on other events that took place throughout the year. Our little city is booming and changing every day and I look forward to what 2018 has in store for us. Happy New Year.
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form shows Jan. 17-28. Also performing is showman Dennis Lee from Jan. 22-28. The Hitchiti Dancers will perform in Yesteryear Village on weekends and on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 15. For those a bit more adventurous, sign up for a Yesteryear Village Ghost Tour, held Friday and Saturday nights starting at 10 p.m. These tours are recommended for ages 12 and older. To purchase tickets, go online to southfloridafair.com or go to the General Store in Yesteryear Village during the fair. Individual tickets are $15 and are in addition to a fair admission ticket. The fair will be held at the fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd. in West Palm Beach. For more information, ticket prices and the official entertainment lineup, go online to southfloridafair.com or call (561) 793-0333.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
On Stage Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens to Theater & Concerts celebrate stone works of Boaz Vaadia BB&T Center
The carved and stacked stone works of art by the late Boaz Vaadia will be on display when “Celebrating Boaz Vaadia (1951–2017)” debuts at Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens on Jan. 11. Presented by Wilmington Trust, the exhibit will be on display with Vaadia’s signature works for sale through April 29. In conjunction with the exhibition, Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens is once again partnering with Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary to extend its art fair’s 65,000-square-foot pavilion space. The fair runs Jan. 11-15 in downtown West Palm Beach and will offer complimentary trolley service to the sculpture gardens every day. “We are thrilled to once again be an official cultural partner and satellite venue for the PBM+C Art Fair, showcasing Vaadia’s large-scale sculptures, which are perfectly suited for outdoor spaces and gardens,” said Dr. Roger Ward, president and CEO of Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens. An opening night celebration will be held Jan. 10 at the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens. During the gala reception, guests will have the opportunity to preview the artist’s intriguing stone and bronze works while being treated to a
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rounding his New York studio. His works can be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, San Francisco MoMA and the Tel Aviv Museum. The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, at 2051 S. Flagler Dr. in West Palm Beach, is open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free for members, $15 for nonmembers, $10 for seniors, $7 for students and free for children under five. For more information, go online to ansg.org.
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Art Garfunkel – Jan. 18 / $42.50-$98 Paula Poundstone – Feb. 17 / $21-$43
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Crestwood Middle School
64 Sparrow Dr., Royal Palm Beach 790-5149 Village of Royal Palm Beach Winter Concert – Feb. 13 / free
Royal Palm Beach Commons
11600 Poinciana Blvd., Royal Palm Beach 790-5140 Aerosmith Tribute – Jan. 5 / free Wolfepak Band – Feb. 2 / free
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Boca Raton Museum of Art
2700 6th Ave. S., Lake Worth - 279-0907 Adults: $12, Seniors: $10, Students: free Alex Katz: Small Paintings– through April 8
Norton Museum of Art
1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach 832-5196 Miss Lucy’s 3 Day Dollhouse Party – through Feb. 4 / free Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney: Sculpture – Jan. 25 - April 29 / free
South Florida Fairgrounds
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FACES & PLACES
Surprise $50,000 donation highlights JWF annual luncheon More than 250 guests of the Jewish Women’s Foundation of the Greater Palm Beaches’ annual “Imagine the Possibilities” luncheon on Wednesday, Dec. 13, were inspired to envision a world where women and girls can be safe, economically secure and able to reach their fullest potential. Considering recent news stories on sexual harassment, supporters called the luncheon one of the most relevant events of the social season. The sold-out luncheon took place at The Colony in Palm Beach and showcased the foundation’s 15 years of success – noting it has given more than $2.2 million in grants. The luncheon was chaired by Lisa Schneider, founding trustee. Co-chairs were Richard Comiter and Beth Wayne. Trustee Sandra Krakoff, luncheon honoree, received the Eileen Berman Leadership award and during her remarks she surprised the crowd by announcing a $50,000 donation. “In light of current events, and as Hillel famously said, ‘If not now, when?’ – justice will only be achieved when all people know and feel their unique value and can see the humanity in all others. Help JWF make that possible. Support JWF’s groundbreaking work,” said Tami Baldinger, Jewish Women’s Foundation CEO. “Now is the time. Men and women need to stand up to create lasting societal change for women and girls. Thank you to Sandra Krakoff for her generous gift and incredible leadership. We are grateful for your support – and the support of our luncheon leadership …” Representatives from The Lord’s Place and Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Palm Beach County, along with clients who have benefitted from the programs
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For all the wrong reasons, this was a December to remember I’m looking forward to the new year. They say the new year brings with it new hope, a fresh start, a new beginning. I’m looking forward to the new year because December has not been an easy month for me. Early December is when I lost my mom. Mom was courageous. Mom never acted her age. When it was time to suggest to Mom,
who was well into her 80s, that it was time to think about moving into an assisted living facility, her reply was, “But there’s so many old people living there.” That was Mom. Did I mention that Mom was courageous? This past April, Mom, now 90, began her regimen of dialysis treatment three days a week.
She wasn’t done living. Too many grandchildren and great grandchildren she needed to see. Too many things still worth living for. Like a bowl full of steamed mussels she shared with family and friends during an outing to Carrabba’s. Like the prime rib dinner and piña colada she consumed during another outing.
And then there was the lunch trip to a Mexican restaurant on her 91st birthday in August, hours before she was to see her vascular surgeon. Maybe she shouldn’t have consumed that margarita. She barely made it through her appointment before snoozing off for hours. Mom loved to eat, and Mom loved those outings. But Mom also knew when enough was enough. Dialysis made her sick. Violently sick. So sick that she came to the conclusion she had known was coming. She didn’t want to feel sick anymore. In early December, Mom decided no more dialysis. Mom knew what that meant. Nine days later Mom passed away. Peacefully and on her own terms, with family holding and rubbing her hands. A music therapist was softly playing Sinatra’s “My Way.” As sad and painful as her death was, this is how it’s supposed to be. Isn’t this how we all want to go? My neighbor, Jay, never got
that chance. At just 74 years young, Jay’s life was cut short in late December due to the actions of a reckless driver in which, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, alcohol or drugs played a factor. Jay was doing what he always did, taking his three dogs for a late-night stroll along the safe streets of Wellington. Oftentimes, I would run into Jay during his walks as I would try to get a few more steps logged onto my Fitbit before midnight. One of his dogs, Riley, would always bark at me from across the street, but as soon as I got close enough Riley would give me a sniff then calm down. I enjoyed these brief chats with Jay in the darkness and quiet of our street. Now that I think about it, I hardly saw Jay during daylight hours, as work kept us both busy. The next time I’m out getting some steps before midnight, I’m sure I’ll catch myself looking for Jay or the sound of Riley’s barking. I guess all I’ll hear is silence.
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NEW YORK — Health leaders say they are alarmed about a report that officials at the nation’s top public health agency are being told not to use certain words or phrases in official budget documents, including “fetus,” “transgender” and “science-based.” The health community was reacting to a story in The Washington Post published late Friday, Dec. 15, citing an anonymous source who said the prohibition was made at a recent meeting of senior budget officials at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The seven words and phrases – “diversity,” “entitlement,” “fetus,” transgender,” “vulnerable,” “evidence-based” and “science-based” – were not to be used in documents that are to be circulated within the federal government and Congress in preparation of the next presidential budget proposal, the paper reported. On Saturday, Dec. 16, a CDC official confirmed CDC officials were given “feedback” from higher ranks of the federal government at a recent meeting to reconsider certain language in draft budget documents. But she said she did not know if there was any specific prohibition about using those seven words. She spoke on condition of anonymity, saying she was not authorized to talk about what happened. A spokesman at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which oversees CDC, said in a statement that it’s a mischaracterization to say the CDC was banned from using certain words. But HHS officials did not clarify or answer any other questions. In an email to the agency’s employees on Saturday night, CDC Director Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald noted the media report and wrote; “I want to assure you that CDC remains
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This Nov. 19, 2013 file photo shows a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention logo at the agency’s federal headquarters in Atlanta. Reacting to a Friday, Dec. 15, 2017 story in The Washington Post, health leaders say they are alarmed that officials at the CDC, the nation’s top public health agency, are being told not to use certain words or phrases in official budget documents, including “fetus,” “transgender” and “science-based.”
committed to our public health mission as a science- and evidence-based institution. As part of our commitment to provide for the common defense of the country against health threats, science is and will remain the foundation of our work.” The Atlanta-based CDC is in charge of responding to infectious disease outbreaks, like Ebola and Zika, and tracking a wide range of chronic diseases and other health problems. For decades, the agency has had a mostly sterling reputation as a source of scientific information. That the agency could be censoring certain language sparked alarm and anger from some science and public health experts. “Here’s a word that’s still allowed: ‘ridiculous,’” said Rush Holt, chief executive officer of the American Association for
the Advancement of Science, in a statement reacting to the report. Dr. Sandro Galea, dean of Boston University’s School of Public Health, says these things matter “because the words that we use ultimately describe what we care about and what we think are priorities.” “If you are saying you cannot use words like ‘transgender’ and ‘diversity,’ it’s a clear statement that you cannot pay attention to these issues.” The CDC official who spoke to The Associated Press said the feedback to reconsider budget language came from “higher-ups” in the federal government, and not from anyone at the CDC. She said she was informed of the meeting but she was not there, and did not know who made the language suggestions. Since President Donald
Trump took office, a number of federal agencies have moved to downscale data collection on topics like climate change and homeless people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender and to remove information on such topics from some government websites. The CDC has in the past seemed to signal an interest in less talk and data on certain subjects. Earlier this year, for example, the HHS proposed deleting a question of sexuality from a federal data-collecting survey. It was restored after an outcry by advocates for the LGBT community. In a statement responding to the Post story, HHS spokesman Matt Lloyd said: “The assertion that HHS has ‘banned words’ is a complete mischaracterization of discussions regarding the budget formulation process. HHS will continue to
use the best scientific evidence available to improve the health of all Americans. HHS also strongly encourages the use of outcome and evidence data in program evaluations and budget decisions.” An HHS official did not respond to any additional questions. A White House official referred questions to HHS. The CDC is in a sensitive position. The White House and some Republican lawmakers have proposed dramatic reductions to the agency’s $7 billion discretionary budget. “Everybody in the public health community recognizes that there is a slowly growing timidity by colleagues whose budgets are dependent on the federal government. I have a deep sympathy for the predicament that they are in,” Dr. Galea said. One medical leader from an outside agency, who works closely with CDC employees, said a CDC ban on certain words and terms may not be limited to budget documents. He said two CDC employees told him agency workers have been told not to use the term “health equity” in presentations or public talks. The term refers to a goal of removing obstacles like poverty and racial discrimination in making sure people have an equal chance to be healthy. There’s no written directive about not using the term; it’s only been communicated verbally, said the medical leader, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he did not want to jeopardize a working relationship with CDC officials. “What is clearly happening is those people are afraid to use those words in any talks or papers. Everybody’s afraid to do their job right now,” he said. A CDC spokeswoman said she is not aware of any guidance that prohibits CDC scientists from using “health equity” or any other words or phrases in presentations or talks.
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Outside the Neighborhood
Fat squirrel steals pricey goods left out for delivery folks
MAPLEWOOD, N.J. — An obese squirrel has been caught on video stealing gourmet chocolate and lip balm that a New Jersey family leaves out yearly as a holiday treat for delivery people. Michele Boudreaux says on her blog she provides candy, tissues, lip balm and other goodies on her doorstep. This year, her basket was raided within hours. The thief was targeting the priciest stuff, including Ghirardelli chocolate squares. The Maplewood family set up a surveillance camera and spotted the overweight varmint in early December. It cleared out all the chocolate, snack bars and throat lozenges. She stumbled upon the thieving rodent in the act and recorded it taking more chocolate and a Carmex lip balm. She says they now have the chocolate in a jar that requires opposable thumbs.
Georgia theme park offers free tickets for eating crickets
VALDOSTA, Ga. — A Georgia theme park is offering guests a free ticket if they eat a cricket. The giveaway may bug some people. But Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta was giving away T-shirts and free admission on Dec. 16 to the first 100 guests to gobble up a roasted cricket. The challenge was meant to promote the park’s upcoming attraction called MEGABUGS! The Valdosta Daily Times reports the interactive insect attraction will open in March. Exhibits will include giant replicas of insects including a 15-foot dragonfly, a 26-foot hissing cockroach and a 50-foot millipede. Wild Adventures officials said in a news release the exhibits will showcase the unique sounds and movements that insects make.
Calif. man gets stuck in chimney during burglary attempt
CITRUS HEIGHTS, Calif. — Authorities say a Northern California man tried to burglarize a business by entering through the chimney only to become stuck. Police in the Sacramentoarea city of Citrus Heights said 32-year-old Jesse Berube was uninjured but now faces one count of burglary. According to police, Berube slid down the chimney of the business in mid-December and then found himself lodged inside. The Rocklin man was able to reach his cellphone and dial 911 for help. The Sacramento Fire Department responded and used special equipment to extricate him. Police called Berube a “criminal Santa” who “does not have the same skills as the real deal.”
Red-suited man on a sled rescues deer on frozen pond
SALEM, Ore. — Reindeer are supposed to pull Santa Claus’ sleigh, but in Oregon recently, a red-suited man on a sled wound up pushing a deer. The reverse-reality Christmas-season tale played out when a deer wandered onto a frozen golf course pond in Sunriver, Oregon, on Dec. 8, and then lost its footing. Try as it might, it couldn’t get all its legs underneath him. It skidded and slithered, and its legs buckled. Along came firefighter Jeff “JJ” Johnston, astride a new icerescue sled that was as bright red as the suit he wore, and as the nose on Rudolph the reindeer, which guided Santa’s sleigh one foggy Christmas Eve. Benjamin O’Keefe, a captain in the fire department of the resort and residential community, had his camera rolling. His video has become a sensation, garnering millions of views and picked up by broadcasters in the United States and overseas.
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The young deer’s hind legs began pumping, but it couldn’t get up on its front legs. It was on an icy treadmill, going nowhere. Johnston got close, spoke calming words to the deer and – slipping a bit himself as a tried to gain traction – gently pushed it with the front of the sled to the edge of the pond. Even then, the deer needed some coaxing. It seemed to have enjoyed the slippery ride. Johnston tapped it on the head with the back of his gloved hand, then scratched the top of its head and ears, like you’d pet a dog. The deer tried to get onto the sled before it turned around. Pushed once more to the snowy ground, it gained solid footing and, with a wave from Johnston, scampered off, presumably to join its mates in some deer games. “JJ was talking to it the whole time,” said Tammie Waters, office manager for the Sunriver Fire Department. “The deer played along pretty good.” It was the inaugural rescue mission for the sled, which was purchased with a grant from the restaurant chain Firehouse Subs, she said. She hopes it never happens, but when someone falls through the ice or is stuck on thin ice, the sled will be put to use. “It was a great way to get training, and rescue a deer,” Waters said.
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Maine police: Bouncing roll of duct tape leads to 911 call
BANGOR, Maine — Police in Bangor, Maine, say a reported intruder turned out to be a roll of duct tape. Officers responded to a call from a woman who heard noises from her basement and reported that her dog was barking aggressively at the noise. Police said it turns out a “thump-thump-thump” sound the woman heard was a roll of duct tape that fell off a shelf and bounced down the stairs. Sgt. Tim Cotton wrote on Facebook that the woman had already investigated before the first officer arrived. The officer felt that the woman could’ve held her own until police arrived because she was “from Maine, had a dog, and a roll of duct tape.”
Bank robber suspect’s nickname cashes in on Star Wars frenzy
PORTLAND, Ore. — Authorities in Oregon are taking advantage of the frenzy around the opening day of the latest Star Wars movie to catch a bad guy of their own. Police in Portland nicknamed an alleged bank robber the “Palpatine Bandit” because of the dark-colored hoodie he wears during bank hold-ups. Emperor Sheev Palpatine, also known as Darth Sidious in the Star Wars franchise, wears a dark and hooded cloak. The most recent installment in the movie franchise, “Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” opened in theaters Friday, Dec. 15. Police departments often give nicknames to bank robbery suspects to help generate tips from the public. Police say this reallife robber held up a U.S. Bank branch on Dec. 14, but was not armed. He got away with an undisclosed amount of cash.
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This Month in History Jan. 10, 1776: Thomas Paine published his influential pamphlet, “Common Sense.” Jan. 30, 1798: A brawl broke out in the House of Representatives in Philadelphia, as Matthew Lyon of Vermont spat in the face of Roger Griswold of Connecticut. Jan. 8, 1815: U.S. forces led by Gen. Andrew Jackson defeated the British in the Battle of New Orleans – the closing engagement of the War of 1812. Jan. 1, 1863: President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, declaring that slaves in rebel states were free. Jan. 4, 1885: Dr. William Grant of Davenport, Iowa, performed what’s believed to have been the first appendectomy on 22-year-old Mary Gartside. Jan. 11, 1913: The first sedan-type automobile, a Hudson, went on display at the 13th Automobile Show
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“HIDDEN AGENDA” by Ron Halverson ACROSS 1 More than “hmmm!” 5 Some Mediterranean fruits 9 Grape, tomato or cranberry, e.g. 14 Lock opener? 15 It was settled in 1847 16 Divest of munitions 17 Multitude 18 Placing under wraps 20 Expire 22 Part of the Jewish calendar 23 Sullivan and Harris 24 Voyager insignia 26 DEA agents 28 Chasing down flies 32 Out-of-the-way 36 Complain querulously 37 A bad thing to put on 39 Loose garments 40 Moon valley 41 Medicated compress 43 County on the Strait of Dover 44 First stringers 46 Word of hearty
concurrence 47 Carefree quality 48 Chopped finely 50 Diocese subdivisions 52 Bahrain bigwig 54 Campus marchers (Abbr.) 55 Informal affirmative 58 Road Runner’s sound 60 Hardy, vis-a-vis Laurel 64 Anonymous social 67 Newsstand purchase, perhaps 68 Town employee of yore 69 Herbal do-all 70 Slippery ones 71 King and Ladd 72 Table wine 73 Egg container, sometimes DOWN 1 Display shock 2 Without repetition 3 Polaris, e.g. 4 Safe house, e.g. 5 Shrubs with purplish flowers 6 Japanese Prime
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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. Albert Jones is a black male born 11-16-95. He is 6-feet tall and weighs 130 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He has multiple tattoos. His last known address is 10th Street in West Palm Beach. The suspect is wanted on felony charges of Violation of Probation: Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Shooting into a Occupied Vehicle. Albert Jones Timothy Taylor is a white male born 6-1689. He is 5-feet, 7-inches tall and weighs 140 pounds. He has blond hair and blue eyes. He has multiple tattoos. His last known address is White Pine Drive in Wellington. His occupation is landscaper. The suspect is wanted on a Felony charge of Criminal Mischief. Warrants checked on 12-14-2017. Remain anonymous (don’t give your name) and you may be eligible for up to $1,000 reward. Timothy Taylor
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Aries (March 21 - April 20) Your partner finally woke up. This could be a real turnaround for you both. Life will seem crazy as you reorient yourselves, but as soon as things settle down you’ll be grateful that their tune has changed for the better. Taurus (April 21 - May 21) In some situations positive thinking pulls you through, but it’s time to get real. There are things that you just can’t ignore. Coming to terms with them will cost you a lot. Not coming to terms will cost you more. Gemini (May 22 - June 21) As you patch your life together it is obvious that it’s not love but desperation that’s causing you to hang on. Lessons in self respect are in order. You’re about to learn that you can’t stay here and respect yourself. Cancer (June 22 - July 23) You keep so cool about everything only you know what you’re thinking. My hunch is you’re freaking out about a major boo-boo. It’s not too late to turn this around, but you’ll have to tell the truth first.
Leo (July 24 - Aug. 23) None of these obstacles would matter if you could see things for what they are. Any illusion that your life can or will keep running the way it is now needs to be replaced with a willingness to redefine everything. Virgo (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23) What we keep hidden enslaves us. After telling the whole bloody truth you are free. You’ll no longer need to kiss up to anyone and can face those who attempted to undermine you with a clear conscience. Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) You don’t want to hurt someone’s feelings. In trying to save them pain, you are prolonging their agony and interfering with your own growth process. At times like this it’s best to just rip the band-aid off. Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) No one in this soap opera wants to accept responsibility. Who did what to whom is still a mystery so don’t take sides – remain neutral until all the facts are in. When the whole truth comes to light, you won’t believe it.
Sagittarius (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21) Now that things are moving forward everything in your life needs adjustment. Others are having difficulty understanding what’s going on. This shift will be easier if you reassure them. Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Someone you trust has led you down the wrong road. Now you’re wondering why you didn’t see it coming. Don’t be hard on yourself. This experience has taught you not to take things at face value. Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Don’t feel bad that things aren’t going according to your plans. Remember, our good ideas don’t always pan out. The sooner you stop needing to be right the sooner your true path will open up. Pisces (Feb. 20 - March 20) You won’t progress until you get a wake up call. A dose of inspiration and/or a good kick in the butt will shift things. When this happens, strap yourself in and be prepared to leave whoever and whatever has outlived its usefulness behind.
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