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IT’S TIME TO PLAY BALL! Nearly 1,000 gather to volunteer on MLK Day

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, nearly 1,000 people of various races, religions and backgrounds gathered Jan. 20 to volunteer throughout the community.

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Washington Nationals pitcher Sean Doolittle smashes a cabbage on a sidewalk while teammates cheer as part of a team-building exercise and in recognition of

Habitat for Humanity opens Belle Glade office

Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County recently opened a satellite office in Belle Glade. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place in January.

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Latin Quarter WPB works to strengthen community ties The organization’s goal is to unite the diverse Hispanic community and foster growth and hope through strategic alliances and outreach programs.

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WPB Library to host fourth annual dinner fundraiser

The West Palm Beach Library Foundation will host “Food For Thought: An Evening of Great Conversation,” on Saturday, April 4 at the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach.

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National Cabbage Day during spring training baseball practice Monday, Feb. 17, at FITTEAM Ballpark of The Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach.

The champs are here: Cabbage race, slugger Juan Soto arrive at Nationals’ camp with aim to repeat as World Series Champions. By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Sports Writer

WEST PALM BEACH — On Monday, Feb. 17, the day position players reported to camp, the Washington Nationals finally got around to putting up a sign on the ivy-covered wall near the entrance to their spring training facility with a curly “W,” a rendering of the Capitol dome and, most significantly, the proclamation “2019 WORLD CHAMPIONS.” “Now we are happy to come back,” slugger Juan Soto said, “and show the people we can do it again.” And two of the reasons the Nationals did what they did last season – and, more significantly, figure repeating is a realistic goal to pursue this season – also showed up that day: Soto and an enthusiastic cabbage race. Say what? Yes, the daily schedule posted in the clubhouse proclaimed this “National Cabbage Day,” alongside a separate piece of paper listing the rosters for two teams of 20 pitchers and catchers each, one captained by Max Scherzer, the other by Stephen Strasburg. At precisely 9:30 a.m., clubhouse and equipment manager Mike Wallace strode outside

carrying a broom and dustbin for the cleanup after the contest that soon followed: Heads of lettuce or red cabbage were passed down two lines of players until the “closer” – Sean Doolittle for Scherzer’s squad, Daniel Hudson for Strasburg’s – slammed the leafy spheres on the sidewalk. As general manager Mike Rizzo looked on with other front-office employees from a terrace overlooking the field, and with pride, then dinner, then $1,000 at stake – per hype man and first base coach Bob Henley – Scherzer’s team went 3-0, to much hooting and hollering and group hugs. “It’s fun, but that’s what they do for a living – they compete every day and it’s just something to take them off of just the everyday baseball thing. But they’re competing,” manager Dave Martinez said. “And when you’ve got a guy like Max, that loves to win in everything, they’re going to compete. It’s just a lot of fun to watch them loosen up and do those things.” The tradition was born a year ago, when Henley happened to see that Feb. 17 is, indeed, “National Cabbage Day” (go ahead and Google it). It carried into the regular season, when players would

sometimes celebrate victories by throwing cabbage on the floor, part of a general vibe that pervaded day-to-day life for a team that went from 19-31 to a title with dugout dancing after homers, mid-game hugs, special sunglasses and the strains of the earworm “Baby Shark.” “Last year, it was funny, because somebody dropped a cabbage, and Bob screamed, ‘Who dropped the cabbage?!’ And the whole team said, ‘We dropped the cabbage!’ That’s pretty impressive,” Martinez said. “So they get it. They understand it. And throughout spring training, we’ll definitely incorporate a lot more things to do, because they definitely enjoy it.” As much as folks made about Washington’s bonding and chemistry a year ago, they wouldn’t have won without pitching and hitting. And few were as instrumental to the latter as Soto, who really made himself known to a wide audience during the postseason despite only turning 21 during the Fall Classic against the Houston Astros. Soto, a lefty-batting left fielder, hit .333 with three homers and seven RBIs in the World Series, capping a tremendous October that included produc-

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ing the go-ahead run in the wild-card game off closer Josh Hader of the Brewers, and homering off such stars as Clayton Kershaw of the Dodgers, and Gerritt Cole and Justin Verlander of the Astros. “I mean, I’m going to always remember those moments. They’re going to be there forever, for me and my whole team,” said Soto, who had 34 homers and 110 RBIs in just his second year in the big leagues. “Everything we did, I’m never going to forget. I was on the best team of my life. It was a really good team. The energy we had, it was amazing.” With National Cabbage Day behind them, who knows what fortunes the upcoming season might bring? 

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Local Happenings Petite Flower Show open to public at Mall at Wellington Green

The public is invited to enjoy Wellington Garden Club’s Petite Flower Show, “It’s a Small World,” to be held in the Grand Court of the Mall at Wellington Green Saturday, Feb. 29 and Sunday, March 1. The show’s theme was inspired by carefully crafted doll houses created by garden club member and Wellington resident Carol Coleman. Visitors will see doll houses of all sizes and shapes surrounded by incredible petite floral designs, ranging in size from 5 to 12 inches tall, as well as whimsical botanical arts, photography and youth exhibits,

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all of which illustrate the small world theme. A raffle will be held Saturday featuring gift certificates to restaurants and admission to local attractions such as the Morikami Museum, Rapids Water Park and Lion Country Safari. The show takes place 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

‘Young Playwrights’ winning entries to be shown at Dramaworks The results from Palm Beach Dramaworks’ 3rd annual Young Playwrights 10-Minute Play Contest are in, and the public is the winner! Ten winning plays will take center stage at the Don

and Ann Brown Theatre Wednesday, March 4 at 7 p.m. Tickets are free, but must be reserved at the box office by calling (561) 514-4042, ext. 2. The contest was open to high school students throughout Palm Beach County and the winners were chosen by a group of theatre professionals. The winning plays will be presented as staged readings, and the young playwrights will get to participate in the rehearsal process, where they will learn how professional playwrights, directors and actors work together to revise and strengthen their plays. Immediately following the performances, the students will be recognized for their work and awarded a $250 prize. They will also receive a keepsake

anthology of their ten plays. The Don and Ann Brown Theatre is at 201 Clematis St. in downtown West Palm Beach.

Outdoor Adventure Day returns to John Prince Park

Get ready for loads of outdoor family fun when Outdoor Adventure Day returns for its fourth year to John Prince Park Saturday, March 7. The event is for youngsters and adults of all ages and offers the community the opportunity to safely learn and experience outdoor activities such as canoeing, fishing, archery and rock climbing. The event, hosted by the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Smythe Pavilion inside John Prince Park, located at 4759 South Congress Ave. in Lake Worth.

Great Futures Polo Day to aid Wellington Boys & Girls Club

Some of the world’s most popular polo players will compete in the Great Futures Polo Day that’s set for Sunday, March 8 at the Grand Champions Polo Club, 13444 Southfields Rd. in Wellington. The morning match runs from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and is free to the public. It’s the perfect opportunity to catch polo stars in action including Nacho Figueras and Nic Roldan. Amateur polo celebrities such as TV personality John Walsh will also participate in the match. Afterward, a private brunch will be held at the International Polo Club Palm Beach, 3667 120th Ave. S. in Wellington. The brunch will be served field-side starting at 12:30 p.m., followed by the Gold Cup Match. Tickets for the brunch and afternoon game are $1,000 each and may be purchased online at BGCPBC.org or by calling (561) 683-3281. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club of Wellington, one of 13 Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County.

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‘Buck Off Challenge’ to benefit Southeast Florida Honor Flight

Don’t miss the popular Buck Off Challenge, a family-friendly mechanical bull-riding competition that will take place Friday, March 13 at the Wellington National Golf Club. The event features fourperson teams. Riders are scored on their ability to stay on the bull while keeping one hand in the air at all times and the style of the ride. Higher scores may be achieved for character, team “spirit” and costumes. Prizes are awarded to the top three teams. The entry fee is $200 per team, which includes a barbecue buffet dinner. A limited number of reserved seats are available at $50 for adults, $25 for children under 12. Price includes a barbecue dinner buffet. General admission tickets are $10 each. A cash bar will be available. The event begins at 6:45 p.m. and practice rides, at $10 each, begin at 6 p.m. Wellington National Golf Club is at 400 Binks Forest Dr. in Wellington. Another practice time will be held Saturday, March 14 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the golf club, sponsored by Happy Endings Farm. All practice rides are $10 per person. Both nights are open to the public to benefits the Stuartbased Southeast Florida Honor Flight, an all-volunteer, 501c3 non-profit organization that flies World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials built to honor their service and sacrifices. Tickets may be purchased online at honorflightsefl.org. To register a team, call event director Bobbi Rottman at (561) 436-1165 or send an email to bobbi@equessolutions.com.

Savor variety of fruits at Tropical Fruit Tree and Plant Sale

The Tropical Fruit Tree & Edible Plant Sale will take place at the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach Saturday, March 14. Between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., hundreds of varieties of healthy, exotic plants and CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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trees will be for sale – including avocados, carambolas, mangos, lychees, citrus, persimmons, macadamias, star apples and tamarinds. The free event, which takes place in Concourse Buildings 6-10 at the fairgrounds, is hosted by the Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council International. Parking is also free. For more information on the event, call (561) 233-1400.

Take a behind-thescenes tour of Mounts ‘Ribbit the Exhibit’

If you can’t get enough of “Ribbit the Exhibit,” Mounts Botanical Garden’s latest exhibit, you’ll want to join Mounts staff for an insider’s look and guided tour. This after-hours event is limited to 20 participants who will get a behind-the-scenes look at artist J.A. Cobb’s whimsical structures and discover the Art in the Garden process, from art selection to landscape design. The event takes place Wednesday, March 18 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Cost is $5 for Mounts members, $14 for nonmembers. To register, call Mounts at (561) 233-1757. Be sure to register no later than March 17, as walk-ins will not be accepted. Mounts Botanical Garden is located at 531 N. Military Trail in West Palm Beach.

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online at wpblf.org. For more Mandel Public Library sale information, call (561) 868-7715. to host fourth annual Clinics Can Help to dinner fundraiser host 7th annual golf The West Palm Beach Library Foundation will host its classic fundraiser fourth annual fundraiser, “Food For Thought: An Evening of Great Conversation,” Saturday, April 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach. The elegant dinner party will be held in the beautiful Grand Reading Room of the downtown city library. Guests will select a table host from nearly 20 notable personalities including authors, artists, historians, news media and community leaders, and enjoy an intimate dinner and lively discussion with these experts about their published works and professional fields. Proceeds benefit the free programs, services and resources available for the community at the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach, including after-school homework centers, summer learning programs, teen college prep and job readiness programs. This year’s lineup of table hosts includes Scripps research professor Laura M. Bohn, Norton Museum Director of Curatorial Affairs Cheryl Brutvan, news columnist Frank Cerabino, WPTV Meteorologist Glenn Glazer, architect Rick Gonzalez and journalist Leslie Gray Streeter. Tickets are $350 and are on

The West Palm Beach-based nonprofit Clinics Can Help is set to host its 7th Annual Clinics Can Help Golf Classic Friday, April 17 at Wellington National Golf Club, featuring honorary

chair and professional golfer Dana Quigley. The event has a 1 p.m. shotgun start and will offer prizes for closest-to-the-pin, longest drive and hole-in-one. Proceeds from the event will support Clinics Can Help’s KINDER Project, providing CCH adaptive equipment to children with special needs at no cost. The KINDER Project has served more than 650 children in the community with equipment

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PBC Human Rights Council offering college scholarships

The Palm Beach County Human Rights Council is accepting applications for the Daniel S. Hall Social Justice Awards – college scholarships available to graduating LGBTQ-plus and allied high school seniors from Palm Beach County. Each year, the organization awards the scholarships to as many as three local collegebound high school seniors who have demonstrated an interest in advocacy on behalf of the LGBTQ-plus community. The Social Justice Awards are named after Daniel S. Hall, a local attorney who has served as PBCHRC’s treasurer since 1990. Hall is a father of three, an activist and a mentor of gay youth. Students may apply online at pbchrc.org/dsh-social-justiceaward. Applications are due by April 10. For more information, email Carly Cass at carlyecass@ gmail.com.

Habitat for Humanity opens Belle Glade satellite office

Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County recently opened a satellite office in Belle Glade. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place in January. The Lake Okeechobee-area cities of Belle Glade, Pahokee

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From left, Chris Nordstrom, Dan Liftman, Dr. Robert Rease, South Bay Mayor Joe Kyles, Belle Glade Mayor Steve Wilson, Alicia Wilson, Erin Maddocks and Rev. Nicholas O’Neal at the ribbon-cutting ceremony of Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County’s new Belle Glade office.

and South Bay are home to some of the lowest-income families in the area, and thanks in part to grants, donors and sponsors, Habitat for Humanity can enhance its focus on homebuilding efforts in the western communities. The new western office will make it easier for the organization to build local relationships and recruit volunteers. Habitat for Humanity recently dedicated a home in Belle Glade and four more homes are scheduled to be built during the year. In addition, leaders in South Bay recently transferred five vacant parcels to Habitat

for Humanity, and the City of Pahokee transferred three vacant parcels. According to recent data, the per-capita income in Belle Glade is just over $13,000 per year and 60 percent of residents rent their homes. Countywide, nearly 70 percent of residents are homeowners.

Darius Rucker, Adam Lambert headline SunFest 2020 lineup SunFest, Florida’s largest music, art and waterfront festi-

val, recently announced its lineup for the 38th annual event. National headliners include Cage The Elephant, Darius Rucker, Illenium, Slightly Stoopid, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Adam Lambert, Kevin Gates, Melissa Etheridge, Nelly and Tower Of Power, just to name a few. Some of the area’s top local artists will also perform. “We aim to present national and local artists who appeal across generations and musical tastes,” said SunFest Executive Director Paul Jamieson. Area artists scheduled to perform include American Sigh,

Dorothy Height was a civil rights and women’s rights activist who directed the integration of all YWCA centers after joining the national staff in 1944. There’s now an award named after her. The YWCA of Palm Beach County is seeking nominations for its 2020 Dorothy Height Racial Justice Award. Nominees may be an individual, civic organization, religious institution or business that has demonstrated leadership in organizing or supporting activities that reduce and/or prevent racial injustice in Palm Beach County. The award will be presented April 7, at the YWCA’s “Stand Against Racism” luncheon at the Kravis Center. If you would like to make a nomination, call the YWCA at 640-0050 to receive a nomination form. Deadline for nominations is March 20.

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Latin Quarter WPB aims to strengthen Hispanic community Leave behind the skyscraping condos of downtown and drive south on Dixie Highway to a part of the city bubbling with flavor: the Latin Quarter. From Belvedere Road to West Palm Beach’s southern limits, between Dixie Highway and I-95, the demographic makeup changes. In a city that is 24 percent Hispanic, the Latin Quarter is comprised of 70 percent Hispanics – and the Latin vibe is wonderful. There are many ways to experience the Latin Quarter and here’s some of my favorites:  Stop in for a cup of Cuban coffee at the unassuming Capri Bakery & Restaurant on Southern Boulevard near Parker Avenue. When you step into the family-owned eatery, you’ll feel like you’ve walked into Cuba itself. Patrons may sit inside or on the patio while Latin music plays and the aroma of delicious food fills the air.  Head south to Los Altos Jalisco at 6611 S. Dixie Hwy., an authentic Mexican restaurant tucked into the neighborhood. The owner waits on customers, who can enjoy a Mexican beer while surrounded by flowers in the beautiful backyard patio.  Havana Restaurant on the corner of Dixie Highway and Forest Hill Boulevard is home to the 24/7 cafecito window where you can pick up a Cuban sandwich – or anything off the

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The Latin Quarter West Palm Beach, a local non-profit that helps strengthen the local Hispanic community, held the city’s first Hispanic Heritage Month Parade on Oct. 5, 2019, marching north on Dixie Highway toward St. Juliana’s Catholic Church.

menu – at 3 a.m.  Finally, we arrive at the legendary Don Ramon Restaurante & Social Club at 7101 S. Dixie Hwy. This is a true Cuban experience from the moment hungry customers walk in the door, where they can enjoy the sounds of live piano music and always a warm atmosphere. Diners can sit in the lounge and enjoy a Mojito, Daiquiri or a Cuba Libre or take a seat in the main dining area and eat the most succulent homemade Cuban food accompanied by very friendly service. Dina Rubio, co-owner of Don Ramon along with husband

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To date, they have worked with local schools and churches to promote after-school programs for Latino youth and offer family strengthening programs to those in need. The kick-off event was the Latin Quarter WPB 2019 Hispanic Heritage Month Parade held in October. West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James was the grand marshal. This year’s parade takes place Oct. 10. “When I first came here, nobody knew what an empanada was,” says Rubio. ”Now, you find them everywhere. Our food is as diverse as our cultures, and you see it on every menu.” For more information on Latin Quarter WPB, go online to latinquarterwpb.org. And make plans to go to Dreher Park on March 19 to celebrate the city’s 125th anniversary with the Latin Quarter WPB. There will be food trucks and plenty of entertainment. And you’re invited! Aaron Wormus, the “guy” behind West Palm Beach’s popular aGuyonClematis Twitter account and blog, reports on news and happenings in and around West Palm Beach. Follow Aaron on Twitter for upto-the-minute news throughout the month.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

National Academy of Design paintings On Stage on exhibit at Society of the Four Arts Theater & Concerts BB&T Center

The Society of the Four Arts required its members to donate is showing the art exhibit, “For a representative work to the America: Paintings from the Academy’s collection, and from National Academy of Design” 1839 to 1994, the Academy also now through April 11. required associates to present a It’s the first exhibit to highlight the fundamental characteristic of the National Academy’s collection: the joint presentation of an artist’s portrait with her or his representative work. The exhibition also portrays the unique history of American painting from 1809 to the present. From its founding in Will Barnet Self-Portrait, 1981 1825, the Academy has

portrait of themselves, whether painted by their own hand or that of a fellow artist. “Essentially, this exhibition presents the way artists see the world alongside the way they see themselves inhabiting that world,” says exhibit cocurator Jeremiah William McCarthy. Admission is $10 for adults, free for children 14 and under. The Society of the Four Arts is at 100 Four Arts Plaza in Palm Beach. For more information about the exhibit, go online to fourarts.org.

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FACES & PLACES

Nearly 1,000 people gather to volunteer on MLK Day

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To honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County and the Jewish Volunteer Center, in partnership with Palm Beach Atlantic University, spearheaded a day filled with solidarity and volunteers to unite the community on Jan. 20, in honor of Martin Luther King Day. Nearly 1,000 community members of various races, religions and backgrounds attended the annual event, which included an emotional solidarity tribute that honored and preserved Dr. King’s vision of a society that unites against all forms of hatred. The day began as people of all ages volunteered at 19 locations across Palm Beach County, including serving meals to the homeless, helping with a clothing and toiletry drive, making improvements at local homes and community centers, working in community gardens and helping with a beach cleanup. “It is our responsibility to make the world a better place for future generations and a vital way Federation accomplishes this is by preserving Dr. King’s legacy of standing against hatred of all forms and shining a light on community leaders who are making a difference,” said Michael Hoffman, Jewish Federation president/CEO. During the interfaith solidarity event in Currie Park at the MLK Landmark Memorial, the Jewish Volunteer Center and Palm Beach Atlantic University presented Tikkun Olam (“repair the world”) Service Awards to Jervonte “Tae” Edmonds and Amy Fahnoe, two community leaders who are leading efforts to create a kinder, more inclusive world. For more information about Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, go online to jewishpalmbeach.org.

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THE VILLAGE IDIOT by Jim Mullen

When you can’t give things away for free, that’s a problem I had a garage sale last week, to get rid of the things I don’t want to dust anymore. Rather than put price tags on every little trinket, I had a table of free stuff, a table of $5 stuff, a table of $10 stuff and one little table to hold the few things that weren’t really worth any money. Wasn’t this the idea that made Woolworth rich – a five- and 10-dollar store? Before the day was over, I had $600 in my pocket. I’m on my way to becoming a big department store magnate, I thought. Until I figured out that the stuff I sold for $600 probably cost me $3,000 over the many years spent collecting it. Still, somebody else is dusting it now, while I’m spending the $600 on a few months of premium cable channels. At the end of the day, there were still plenty of items left on my “free” table. When you can’t give things away for free, there’s a problem. And it’s not just strangers that won’t take our stuff; it’s family, too. Almost everyone I talk to says the same thing: “None of the kids want my stuff.” “They don’t want the dishes I got as a wedding present,” my friends say. “They don’t want my grandmother’s needlepoint napkins, they don’t want the linen I never use, they don’t want the cut crystal, the china cabinets, the silver table set-

tings, the Wallace Nutting prints. Just put all that stuff in the coffin with me because if you don’t, my kids will put it straight in the trash. They don’t have any idea what it’s worth.” Yes, they do: To them, it’s worth nothing. If it can’t fit on their cellphone or in their PlayStation, they don’t want it. They go out to eat or order pizza; what would they put in a china cabinet? A pizza box? An empty Chinese takeout container? All their ramen noodles? What would they do with a crystal decanter? Put craft beer in it? Go ahead: Try to sell a sil-

ver-plate water pitcher and coffee pot. Together they’re worth less than a Starbucks coffee in a paper cup. And when you think about it, they should be. Who would put coffee in a silver container? It would go cold in about three seconds. And the water pitcher would drip condensation all over your polished furniture. When was the last time you used yours, if ever? Yet for years, they were given as wedding presents. Today’s favorite wedding present is an envelope with a gift card in it. I was talking about this with my brother when he was visit-

ing with his teenage children, who, like most teens, could care less about all the old stuff around the house. Until they found my record collection. (Not my “vinyl record” collection; I bought them long enough ago that they were just called “records.”) You’d have thought those kids discovered a gold mine. “Wow! Look at the size of these things. It’s like a Frisbee. Who are the Kingston Trio? You’re kidding – someone was named ‘Petula’? If they’re the Beach Boys, why aren’t they wearing bathing suits?

The Rolling Stones. I think I’ve heard of them. Vaughn Meader? Who’s that?” Even I had nearly forgotten Vaughn Meader, who had a hit comedy album lampooning President Kennedy and his Boston accent. It was a huge best-seller until one day in late November 1963. I let the nephews have the music albums, but I hung on to the comedy albums, many of the routines I had memorized when I was their age. “The ButtonedDown Mind of Bob Newhart,” “The Smothers Brothers at the Purple Onion” and Rodney Dangerfield’s “No Respect.” I would have liked to have listened to some of the records with the nephews and shared a few laughs, but my record player was on the “free” table, and someone smarter than me has it now. 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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Don’t fret about your colonoscopy, new prep is easier to swallow When your doctor says it’s time to schedule a colonoscopy, do you start thinking up excuses to put it off? You may be concerned about unpleasantness and inconvenience as you prepare for the exam. But it’s time to stop worrying – the prep process is much easier these days. Yes, one of the keys to a successful colonoscopy is the “clean-out” beforehand. But improvements – in the liquid you drink, the amount you must drink and the timing – make the whole process easier to swallow. Regular colonoscopies can save your life Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men and the third leading cause among women in the United States.

Three steps for a good prep: • Cut out fiber. Two days before the exam, start a low-fiber diet. • Switch to clear liquids. The day before the procedure, consume only clear liquids. “It’s important to keep patients hydrated and flush the prep through the intestinal tract,” advises Dr. Hellman. “The clear liquids aid in that process.” • Start the prep. Start the prep. Many physicians today prescribe a split-dose regimen, where half the prep is taken the night before and the other half in the morning. But, if the exam is in the afternoon, the prep is taken the morning of the colonoscopy. A better-tasting solution “The liquid bowel-cleansing agents now taste better and less of the liquid is consumed. This means that the prep is, quite literally, easier to swallow,” explains Dr. Hellman. Those two factors, combined with the splitdose approach, improves the experience for patients.

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Health Matters

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Amid coronavirus fears, a second wave of flu hits U.S. kids By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer

NEW YORK — A second wave of flu is hitting the U.S., turning this into one of the nastiest seasons for children in a decade. The number of child deaths and the hospitalization rate for youngsters are the highest seen at this point in any season since the severe flu outbreak of 200910, health officials said mid-February. And the wave is expected to keep going for weeks. Experts say it is potentially a bad time for an extended flu season, given concerns about the new coronavirus out of China, which can cause symptoms that can be difficult to distinguish from flu without testing. If coronavirus were to begin spreading in the U.S., there could be confusion about whether people are getting sick with it or the flu, said Dr. William Schaffner, an infectious-diseases expert at Vanderbilt University. This flu season got off to its earliest start in 15 years, with surges of flu-like illnesses seen

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Wendy Kerley gives Ethan Getman, 15, a shot of the flu vaccine at the Cordova Shot Nurse clinic in Memphis, Tenn. in January. A second wave of flu is hitting the U.S., turning this into one of the nastiest flu seasons for children in a decade.

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Outside the Neighborhood

Man looking for auto parts store gets directions to jail

SUMMERFIELD, Fla. — A 63-year-old Florida man who stopped a sheriff’s deputy to ask how to get to an auto parts store instead got directions to jail when the deputy arrested him on DUI and cocaine possession charges. Juan Zamora was driving near Ocala when he flashed his headlights at a Marion County Sheriff’s deputy’s squad car, an arrest report said. Deputy Calvan Batts pulled over and Zamora asked him for directions to the auto parts store. Batts wrote in the report that he could smell alcohol and observed Zamora’s bloodshot and watery eyes. The deputy also noted that Zamora was “unsteady on his feet.” Zamora told the deputy he had two shots of bourbon hours earlier. He also said he was “legally disabled” but agreed to take a sobriety test, the Ocala Star-Banner reported. The deputy wrote that

Zamora had difficulty with the sobriety tests, which he blamed on his disability. Batts wrote that he found a small bag with a powdery substance in Zamora’s shirt pocket that field-tested for cocaine. Zamora initially declined a breath test, telling the deputy, “You didn’t pull me over. I pulled you over.” He later took the test, which registered blood alcohol levels of 0.137 and 0.136, which are higher than the 0.8 which is considered legally impaired in Florida. The arrest report said Batts also found a bottle of whiskey in the car. Zamora was traveling with a 15-year-old passenger.

Box of bear cubs bewilders man at North Carolina home

CAMDEN, N.C. — It was a bear-y baffling discovery in front of a North Carolina home. Cornelius Williams returned home from the grocery store in February and heard a squeaky noise coming from a cardboard box left in his walkway, WTKRTV reported.

It was dark outside, so Williams called authorities for help. A deputy approached the box, peered inside and to his surprise – he found two newborn bear cubs. Bears are no stranger to Camden County, Sheriff Kevin Jones said. But, he said finding cubs in a box was “a little strange.” Williams wasn’t sure why he was left to bear with the box of blanket-wrapped cubs, but they are out of his paws now. The bears were taken to the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro to be examined and cared for, news outlets reported.

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This Month in History March 23, 1775: In a speech to the Virginia Provincial Convention, Patrick Henry made his famous plea for American independence from Britain, saying, “Give me liberty, or give me death!” March 16, 1802: Congress authorized the establishment of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. March 6, 1836: The Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, fell to Mexican forces after a 13-day siege. March 13, 1852: A familiar symbol of the United States, Uncle Sam, made his debut as a cartoon character in the New York Lantern. March 4, 1902: The American Automobile Association was founded in Chicago. March 15, 1913: President Wilson held the first open presidential news conference. March 7, 1926: The first successful trans-Atlantic radio-

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telephone conversation took place, between New York and London. March 18, 1931: Schick Incorporated marketed the first electric razor. March 28, 1979: America’s worst commercial nuclear accident occurred inside the Unit Two reactor at the Three Mile Island plant near Middletown, Pa. March 14, 1980: A Polish airliner crashed while making an emergency landing near Warsaw, killing all 87 people aboard, including 22 members of an amateur boxing team from the U.S. March 30, 1981: President Reagan was shot and seriously injured outside a Washington, D.C., hotel by John W. Hinckley Jr. Also wounded in the attack were White House news secretary James Brady, a Secret Service agent and a District of Columbia police officer.

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I’m Chase (A0376033), a 2-year-old, 57-pound male mixed breed. I think you should give me a chance to brighten your day. Just look into my big beautiful eyes! Now, let’s get out of here so I can show you just how much fun I can be. I love yummy treats, playing with toys and lots of exercise. I truly am the life of the paw-ty and I want to paw-ty with you. What do you say? Interested in adopting this dog or another dog or cat? Visit Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, 3100 N. Military Tr. in West Palm Beach, or go online to PeggyAdams.org to see available pets currently in need of a forever home.

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UNIVERSAL CROSSWORD Edited by Timothy E. Parker

“STRANGE TONGUES” by Patrick McConville ACROSS 1 Talks and then some 6 “You got your ___ on?” (trucker’s phrase) 10 Cleric title 14 WWII vessel 15 Old West challenge 16 Theatrical winners, briefly 17 What you’ve lost at if you’ve lost your marbles? 20 Comprises 21 French satellite launcher 22 ___ poetica 23 Washington and McKinley, e.g. (Abbr.) 24 Perform very poorly 25 College in Tallahassee 26 Verbalist’s gift 27 Consult the crystal ball 30 The Law of Moses 33 Words of agreement 35 Styling substance 36 Amtrak? 39 One with a beat 40 Sticks one’s bottom lip out

41 Anchovy product 42 Former Chancellor Helmut 44 Homes that go with the flow? 45 Adjudicate 46 “The Cloister and the Hearth” author 48 You may scratch if you mishandle it 49 Brief B&O stop 52 He no longer has Shields 54 Adds salt? 56 Muscovite preparing for work? 58 Manitoba tribe 59 Guernseys’ digs 60 Aunt in “Oklahoma!” 61 Any one of multiple English rivers 62 Common enc. 63 Frequent flier’s annoyance DOWN 1 State flower of New Mexico 2 Feel more than disdain

3 They’re all for change 4 German philosopher 5 Water conveyance 6 Idyllic places 7 Trajectories 8 Word heard at a pep rally 9 Prisoner’s holding cell 10 Making inquiries 11 Some grocery store losses 12 Kind of loser 13 First word in North Carolina’s motto 18 In ___ (undisturbed) 19 ___ de coeur (call of distress) 24 Gorges 25 Where s uccessful people go? 26 Ladies’ men 28 Tangy quality 29 Last word in a threat 30 Saddlery 31 Melville classic 32 Puts a nother way 33 Grayish violet 34 Persecuted

37 Liqueurs 38 2004 biographical film 43 Time-sharer, e.g. 45 Test follower 47 “Just ___ thought!” 48 Witch’s threat 49 Nevertheless 50 Itchy skin problem 51 Like Sidney Lumet’s twelve men 52 Arena in Sacramento 53 Spiritual advisor 54 Vitamin b ottle listings 55 Man, for one 57 Educator’s org.

CROSSWORD ANSWERS

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. Jarrett Ray is a white male born 8-17-85. He is 5-feet 9-inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes. He has multiple tattoos. His last known address is Saranac Ave. in West Palm Beach. The suspect is wanted on a felony charge of 1) Violation of Probation: Battery of a Child.

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Austin Powell is a black male born 7-1272. He is 6-feet 2-inches tall and weighs 200 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. He has multiple tattoos. His last known address is Polo Gardens Dr., Wellington. The suspect is wanted on a felony charge of Failure to Appear: 1) Trafficking in Cocaine; 2) Trafficking in Fentanyl; 3) Reckless Driving. Warrants checked on 2-20-2020. Remain anonymous (don’t give your name) and you may be eligible for up to $3,000 reward. Austin Powell

Call CrimeStoppers at (800) 458-TIPS (8477) or you can log on to www.crimestopperspbc.com.

Aries (March 21 – April 20) It’s time to get real. You can’t keep putting on a show for people. Living a lie is far more stressful than telling the truth and you know what the truth is. The sooner you tell it the better it’ll be for everyone. Taurus (April 21 – May 21) You’ve made your choices. It’s too late to worry about how others will respond. What you did was done to preserve yourself. Those who fault you for moving on are too messed up to see you did the right thing. Gemini (May 22 – June 21) You know what needs to happen but you can’t press the issue. Time and the actions of others have a lot to say about how things unfold. Those who are reluctant now will soon see that you have the right idea. Cancer (June 22 – July 23) Things have changed so much you don’t know where you stand. This uncertainty is a necessary precursor to decisions that are more important than you realize. Let it be. What seems confusing is here to show you the way.

Leo (July 24 – Aug. 23) You could use more support than you’re getting. This is nothing new. The fact that no one seems to care has always been an issue. The blessing is you’ve become a champ at taking good care of yourself. Virgo (Aug. 24 – Sept. 23) You keep wondering what an old flame is up to. They think as much about you. Before you decide to reconnect try to recall the circumstances of your breakup and don’t kid yourself about revisiting the past. Libra (Sept. 24 – Oct. 23) None of this is as bad as it appears to be. Circumstances are crazier than usual, that’s all. As soon as the dust settles you’ll see that what lies at the core of your relationships is as strong as it ever was. Scorpio (Oct. 24 – Nov. 22) It’s tough to play the heavy in this situation but being too kind or too trusting won’t work. Hold your ground. Don’t worry about how you come across. You need to protect your own interests no matter what.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23 – Dec. 21) You don’t have to fully understand someone to love them. Your latest flame may be a little out of the ordinary but don’t try to change their ways. They have so much to teach you about yourself. Be open to it. Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 20) Fond of doing things the hard way, you still don’t see how it screws you up. Having to prove that your will is stronger than anything blocks you from seeing that life only works when we get out of the way. Aquarius (Jan. 21 – Feb. 19) Now that you see what went wrong, don’t criticize yourself for not seeing it sooner. Whoever’s making mincemeat out of your plans is now in the driver’s seat because you allowed them to take over every aspect of your life. Pisces (Feb. 20 – March 20) All this gossip makes it hard to separate truth from lies. Your imaginings have nothing to do with the way things are. No one’s out to get you so lose that thought and ask yourself why you see it that way.

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