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VIRGIN TRAINS USA! Mounts Spring Benefit raises more than $145,000 Friends of Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County welcomed 225 supporters at its annual fundraising event, held April 7 in Palm Beach.
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Ballet Palm Beach to perform ‘Wonderland’
Ballet Palm Beach invites fans of classical dance and children’s literature to celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend by seeing “Wonderland” at The King’s Academy in West Palm Beach.
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British billionaire Richard Branson drew an enthusiastic crowd for the public rollout of his Virgin Group’s partnership with Brightline. By TERRY SPENCER The Associated Press
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MIAMI — Billionaire businessman Richard Branson got a rock star’s welcome at the recent public rollout of his Virgin Group’s partnership with Florida’s privately owned, higher-speed passenger rail service that backers hope will soon stretch from Miami to Orlando. People cheered, news photographers jostled like paparazzi and passengers onboard a soonto-be rebranded Brightline train grabbed the British magnate for selfies as they zipped between Miami and West Palm Beach in just over an hour. A year after beginning operations, the newly christened Virgin Trains USA hopes the Branson boost rubs off on the company’s ridership and financing. Virgin’s partnership with what was then Brightline was announced in November, but Brightline’s downtown Miami station became “Virgin MiamiCentral” on April 4. Brightline’s trains and other two stations in West Palm Beach and Ft. Lauderdale should be rebranded by year’s end. Branson said Virgin hopes to “sprinkle some of its magic dust” on the operation by delivering an experience with some panache.
As Brightline, the system was the first private U.S. train service founded in a century. Branson called Americans’ reputation for disdaining rail travel outside the Boston-Washington corridor unfounded. They just haven’t taken to trains because “the rail service was not great.” “Brightline has already proven that wrong with its first offering,” Branson told The Associated Press, pointing to its 100,000 monthly riders. He said train travel is more convenient than in the past. “In the old days, you didn’t have Wi-Fi. Now you have almost seamless Wi-Fi on this train almost the whole way,” he said. “Students can work, business people can work, lawyers can work, accountants can work on the train. And it is much safer and more environmentally friendly.” This is a crucial period for the renamed service, whose trains currently run at an average speed of about 80 mph. Its first phase was completed one year ago with a 70-mile run between Miami and West Palm Beach. The company has overcome legal and financing challenges to sell $1.8 billion in bonds for a crucial 170-mile connection from West Palm Beach to Orlando and its theme parks. That is
scheduled to open in 2022. From Orlando, the company hopes to eventually expand west to Tampa and north to Jacksonville. Patrick Goddard, the company’s president, said rebranding Brightline as Virgin gives it instant name recognition while complementing an experience he already believes was first rate. The stations are clean and the decor is modern. The trains are quiet and smooth, with engines powered by biodiesel fuel. The economy seats are wider and have more legroom than a typical airplane coach seat. Tickets between Miami and West Palm Beach cost about $25 each way for economy and $40 for first class. No pricing for Orlando has been announced. “The big difference between what we are doing and traditional public transportation is this is an experience ... from the moment you park your car. Because we own the stations and we own the infrastructure, we control the whole experience,” Goddard said. For Virgin, the partnership gives it a toehold in the U.S. passenger train market – outside Florida, there are plans for a Southern California to Las Vegas line. It also gives its British
customers a potentially seamless Florida holiday. They could take a Virgin train to London and fly to Orlando aboard Virgin Atlantic. From there, they could take the planned Virgin train to Miami, and stay in an eventual Virgin hotel before embarking on a Virgin cruise that starts next year. Joseph Krist, a Court Street Group analyst who has been following Brightline, said it is “very hard to tell” whether Virgin Trains USA will thrive long-term once the glamour and novelty fades. Krist said that while Branson has had success in widely divergent fields, from recording to transportation, his British train operation has had a mixed record over 20 years. Virgin America, his U.S. airline known for mood lighting and hip touches, struggled with profitability for a decade, before being sold to Alaska Airlines for $2.6 billion in 2017. “Branson is a huge branding success – and that’s not to say he hasn’t been an economic success,” Krist said, calling him a “genius” when it comes to getting Virgin’s name in front of the public. “His brand as an innovative, somewhat thinking out-of-the-box kind of guy has survived regardless of the absolute level of operating success achieved by his various businesses.”
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Local Happenings PBC Bar Association to host Dial-A-Lawyer annual event
The Palm Beach County Bar Association will man the phones as it hosts its Dial-ALawyer program on Monday, April 29 and Tuesday, April 30. The program offers area residents in need of legal advice the opportunity to talk to an attorney on the phone for free from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. For general legal information, call (561) 687-2800.
Pre-Derby Tea to be held in Palm Beach
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Keith Urban headlines SunFest entertainment SunFest, Florida’s largest music, art and waterfront festival, takes place along scenic
Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach Thursday, May 2 through Sunday, May 5. Tickets may be purchased online at sunfest.com, at the SunFest store located at 525 Clematis St. in downtown West Palm Beach or by calling (800) SUNFEST. This year’s lineup includes Keith Urban, OneRepublic, Ludacris, The B-52s, Bebe Rexha, Tears for Fears, G-Eazy, Earth, Wind & Fire, Stick Figure, Flogging Molly, Don Omar, Rebelution and Papa Roach, to name just a few. For a complete lineup of national and regional entertainment and performance times, go online to sunfest.com. A fireworks display over the Intracoastal will close the festival on Sunday, May 5 at 9 p.m.
S. Atlantis Blvd. in Lake RPB Community Band 190 Worth. to perform Mother’s Katie Gardner Day concert Make plans to bring mom out Memorial Tournament to a free concert when the Royal to be held May 17 Palm Beach Community Band performs a Mother’s Day concert Tuesday, May 7 beginning at 7 p.m. The performance will be held at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center, 151 Civic Center Way. Free carnations will be handed out to all mothers. For more information, call the Cultural Center at 790-5149.
League of Women Voters to host May luncheon
The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County will host an informative luncheon at the Atlantis Country Club on Wednesday, May 15 with the timely topic, “How to Attract Viable Candidates for Political Office.” Pam Goodman, president and CEO of Ruth’s List Florida, will lead the discussion. “Florida is rich in talented, smart people who should be serving in elected office,” says Goodman. “When an office opens up, we should be opening a treasure chest full of these nuggets.” The luncheon runs 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost to attend is $25 before May 8, $35 afterward. RSVPs are requested either online at lwvpbc.org or by calling (561) 968-4123. Atlantis Country Club is at
The Arts4All Florida Katie Gardner Memorial Tournament, celebrating its 22nd year, will take place Friday, May 17 at Old Marsh Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens. The event honors Katie Gardner, a 13-year-old girl with spinal muscular atrophy who passed away in 2003. Katie was a charming young lady with incredible artistic talent who participated in many A4AFL programs and exemplified strength, character and courage. The entry fee of $1,400 per foursome for this scramble format golf tournament includes greens fees, prizes, awards, golf shirts, breakfast and lunch. Call (561) 966-7025 to register or complete the online registration form at a4apbc.com. The mission of Arts4All Florida – Palm Beach County is to create a society where people with disabilities can learn through, participate in, and enjoy the arts.
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creatures while learning about animals that prowl the forest at night. There will also be a sunset hike where guests have the opportunity to spot other wildlife and make s’mores around the campfire. Cost is $5 per participant and reservations are required by calling (561) 233-1400. Okeeheelee Nature Center is in Okeeheelee Park at 7715 Forest Hill Blvd., west of West Palm Beach.
Faith’s Place Center for Education students to perform at Harriet Himmel Theatre The Kretzer Music Foundation’s Music for the Mind concert series returns Tuesday, May 21 with Faith’s Place Center for Education in concert in the Harriet Himmel Theatre at Rosemary Square in West Palm Beach. Located in Pleasant City, Faith’s Place is an after-school arts enrichment program for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Faith’s Place provides rich exposure to the arts for students, enabling them to experience different cultures through music. With the motto, “Preparing Young Minds for the Future,” these students are sure to grab listener’s attention with an eclectic approach to express
music in a variety of ways with smooth calypso sounds and rhythmic patterns. The concert takes place at 7 p.m., with all the proceeds going toward purchasing brass and woodwind instruments for the band. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for students and may be purchased at the door or by calling (866) 449-2489.
Play mini golf inside the Mandel Public Library on May 25
Bring the entire family out to the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach Saturday, May 25 for a fun day of putt putt throughout the entire library. There will be lots of mini golf fun plus balloons, temporary tattoos and more for kids. Cost is $5 per person or $15 per family (up to five). Kids ages 4 and under are free. All proceeds benefit library programs. The library is at 411 Clematis St. in downtown West Palm Beach. For more information, call (561) 868-7701.
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Flagler Museum honors Founder’s Day with free admission
Each year on June 5, the Flagler Museum celebrates its anniversary by opening free of charge in honor of the museum’s founder, and Henry Flagler’s granddaughter, Jean Flagler Matthews. So bring the entire family out Wednesday, June 5, when the
public can take advantage of going on free self-guided tours of Whitehall’s first floor, viewing the permanent collection of art and objects related to the Gilded Age and climbing aboard Henry Flagler’s Railcar No. 91. Gates open at noon. The museum is at Cocoanut Row and Whitehall Way in Palm Beach. For more information on the event, go online to flaglermuseum.us or call the museum at (561) 655-2833.
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PBSC receives $2 million to expand engineering training
Palm Beach State College is set to launch a new Center for Excellence in Engineering Technology at both the Belle Glade and Palm Beach Gardens campuses thanks to a $2 million award from the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund. Slated to open in August, the center will allow PBSC to expand its engineering program offerings. The college will add a fourth concentration in advanced manufacturing for the engineering technology associate in science degree and launch three new college credit certificates in industrial technician, automation and lean manufacturing, bringing the total to five. PBSC will also hire five employees, including a director of the center and two faculty members. The grant award will also help aid the college in boosting the number of highly trained, middle-skill workers to meet the needs of the aviation, aero-
patient care and pain management to staff training and advanced diagnostic services. AAHA-accredited hospitals are recognized among the finest in the industry and are consistently at the forefront of advanced veterinary medicine. “As a veterinarian, I believe it’s critical to follow best practices for medicine for the thousands of animals we see each year,” said Dr. Beth Keser, director of medical services for the rescue league. “We are proud of this achievement and to be able to say we are the first shelter in South Florida to earn this accreditation.”
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Peggy Adams becomes first animal shelter in So. Fla. to gain AAHA accreditation Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League has become the first animal shelter in South Florida and one of only 25 shelters throughout the country to gain accreditation by the American Animal Hospital Association. Unlike human hospitals, not all animal hospitals are required to be accredited. Accredited hospitals are evaluated on roughly 900 quality standards that go above and beyond basic state regulations, ranging from
‘Rainforest Adventure’ summer exhibit opens at science center
Exciting mysteries await visitors at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium’s newest exhibit, “Rainforest Adventure,” which runs May 4 through Sept. 4. “One of the least known habitats on Earth, the rainforest is filled with exciting mysteries waiting to be discovered – just like Rainforest Adventure,” said Kate Arrizza, CEO of the science center. In this exhibit for all ages, visitors can experiment with physical and mental challenges as they descend through the four layers of rainforest. By the time visitors reach the forest floor, they are better equipped with an understanding of how humans impact this diverse yet fragile forest, and how they can make a difference. Guests will see diversity across the many layers of rainforest, investigate fragility and adaptability of flora and fauna, foster awareness of biodiversity, interconnectedness and sustainability, and learn what each of us can do to preserve this vital habitat. Admission to the exhibit is included in ticket prices to the science center, which are $17.95 for adults, $13.95 for children ages 3-12 and $15.95 for seniors 60 and above. The exhibit is free for members and children younger than 3.
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Downtown projects share goal of prioritizing pedestrians On April 6, I parked my car and headed to the 9th Annual Downtown West Palm Beach Art Festival. This two-day outdoor event has been a lot of fun in previous years. Rosemary Avenue gets closed off and artists flood into downtown to exhibit in CityPlace. The art is always fantastic and the event showcases CityPlace well. This year it was different – and I wasn’t prepared for it. Since last October, Rosemary Avenue and Hibiscus Street have been closed to traffic while the roads were being upgraded. The project is now complete. As I walked down Rosemary filled with thousands of people enjoying the art festival, it was almost unrecognizable. Curbs were gone, taking with them the separation between sidewalk, parking space and street. The focus was clearly on pedestrians as they walked through what was transitioning from the outdoor mall of the last 20 years to a new town square. Full-sized shade trees have been planted along Rosemary, and along with the shade from the arcade architecture in front of the stores, a stroll was very pleasant even under the midday sun. The upgrade of Rosemary Avenue is just the first step in a much bigger plan for CityPlace. In fact, in a move that surprised many, it was recently announced
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that there is a major focus on development there and that CityPlace has been rebranded to Rosemary Square. Along with the name change comes a new focus on future development and infrastructure – a focus on putting people first. Changes that we’ll see right away include new restaurants, a cooking school, new retail, local and international art and a new water feature. Future projects include an office building at 360 Rosemary Ave., a
21-story mixed-use tower and a new hotel next to Hilton West Palm Beach. Over the years, we have seen an ebb and flow of development in downtown West Palm Beach. Long-time residents will tell you that back in the 1950s, Clematis Street was the place to be until the Palm Beach Mall came along. Clematis Street saw a resurgence in the ’90s until Cityplace opened and once again took many businesses from the heart of downtown, leading to yet another decline.
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on both the Rosemary Square project and Clematis Street and the designs complement each other. Curbless streets, lots of shade trees, wider sidewalks with plenty of space for cafeteria seating and large benches all prioritize pedestrian use. The 200 and 100 blocks of Clematis Street will be completed this year, with the 400 and 500 blocks planned for upgrades in 2020. To the west, the Kravis Center’s expansion is focusing on similar goals. According to its website, “The Center’s new park-like urban space will give guests easier access to the Center, whether walking from area hotels, the Convention Center or CityPlace. The pedestrian-friendly area will feature expanded sidewalks, and a bike path and a lovely waterfall fountain, welcoming pedestrians and bicyclists and better integrating the Kravis Center into the urban fabric of the city.” Kravis Center’s expansion will be complete in 2020. I’ve touched on development a lot the last few columns, but there’s so much to keep up with as the fabric of downtown West Palm Beach changes. The good news is that all of downtown West Palm Beach is open for business. Even if streets are being refreshed, all the parking lots and valet areas are open. Both in Rosemary Square and Clematis Street, care has been taken to ensure that patrons have access to businesses. And real soon we’ll have a brand new pedestrian/ retail friendly downtown. 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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$244 per two-week session for RPB residents $272 per two-week session for non-RPB residents
(Depending on sport)
(Aftercare available until 6 p.m. for $1 per day)
A two-week session fee includes cost of all field trips. Note: A one-time $60 registration fee is required.
WEEK-LONG CAMPS
Mon-Fri • 9 a.m. to 1 or 2 p.m. $80-$130 per week for RPB residents $95-$155 per week for non-RPB residents
To register or for more information, call the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center at 790-5124 or go online to RoyalPalmBeach.com.
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SUMMER CAMP GUIDE 2019 Summertime is right around the corner, so now is the time to find the perfect summer camp for your child. The camps featured in this guide offer an array of opportunities. You can match your child’s interests to one of these camps, or choose a camp that will help your child develop new skills. The 2019 Summer Camp Guide features camps for most every interest. From arts and acting camps to STEM, tennis, golf and equestrian camps, our guide offers a great selection of camps with many affordable options.
Palm Beach State College’s Summer Youth Arts Camp
The Summer Youth Arts Program at Palm Beach State College offers hands-on activities to expand minds, build skills and fuel a passion for learning. The program’s goal is to provide each student with a high quality, accessible and affordable education in a college environ-
ment without the pressure of grades, homework or tests. Students between the ages of 8 to 17 years old can choose from Fine Arts, Ceramics, BAK and Dreyfoos School of the Arts Prep, Graphic Design, 3D Printing, Web Design, Illustrator, Photoshop, Theatre, Film Production, Photography, 3D Digital Animation, Drumline Recording Arts and Latin Dance. Supplies are included in the cost of each workshop. Students will use college-level supplies such as art supplies, Adobe Creative Cloud software, Apple 3D computers, film & photography equipment, drums and more. Cost: Workshops are $179 per week; Before-care is available from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. for $25 per week. After-care is available from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. for $20 per week Dates & Hours: The Summer Youth Arts Program runs June 3 to July 25, Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Location: Palm Beach
SUMMER CAMP 2019 Calling all sports-minded, adventure-seeking, nature-loving kids for a summer of fun: Daily Golf, Tennis, & Swimming | Arts & Crafts Magic Shows | Science Projects | Wildlife Demonstrations Family Cookouts | Theme Weeks | Kids’ Club & More
State College Lake Worth Campus, at 4200 Congress Ave. in Lake Worth; Contact: Go online to palmbeachstate.edu/SYAP for more information on summer workshops and to register.
STEM and Science Summer Camps
Summer is made for adventure! Each exciting week of STEM and science summer camp offers hands-on exploration on a variety of topics in science, engineering and technology at two convenient locations. The days are packed with interactive lessons, laboratories, themed crafts and outdoor activities led by expert science educators. Themes include MinecraftEDU, Ocean Commotion, Harry Potter Science and more! Camps are offered at both the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium in West Palm Beach and STEM Studio in Jupiter. Register for your favorite West Palm Beach week (or weeks!) at SFScienceCenter.
AGES 4-15 June 3 – August 16 Monday – Friday 8:45 AM – 3 PM Before- and after-care available.
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org/camps or in Jupiter at STEMStudioJupiter.com. Cost: Prices range from $230 to $280 per week for Science Center members and $255 to $305 per week for nonmembers; Dates & Hours: Camps run weekly June 3 to Aug. 9, Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with beforeand after-care available from 7:30 a.m. and until 5:30 p.m. at the Science Center location; Location: The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is at 4801 Dreher Trail North in West Palm Beach. STEM Studio is located at 1209 Main St., unit 112 in Jupiter. Contact: For more information, go online to SFScienceCenter.org/camps, STEMStudioJupiter.com or send an email to programs@ sfsciencecenter.org.
Village of Royal Palm Beach Summer & Sports Camps
If you’re looking for a day camp that offers a variety of activities, the Village of Royal Palm Beach may be the perfect answer for your children ages 5-13. Sports camps are offered for ages 4-17. Day Camp offers a full day of activities including field trips and activities such as swimming, skating, sports, water games and special events. Half-day dance camps are also offered June 3, 5 and 6 for ages 3-8. If your child is looking to play a specific sport, the Village of Royal Palm Beach offers mostly one-week half-day sports camps, featuring basketball, flag football, volleyball, sand volleyball, fishing and more. Cost: Royal Palm Beach’s Day Camp is $244 per twoweek session for Royal Palm residents; $272 per session for non-residents. A one-time registration fee of $60 is required. Sibling discounts are available. Prices for Sports Camps range from $60-$125 for Royal Palm residents; $70-$150 for non-
residents; Dates & Hours: Day Camp runs Monday through Friday from June 3 to Aug. 9, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Daily after-care is available from 5:30-6 p.m. for $1 per day. Sports Camps hours are from 9 a.m. to 1 or 2 p.m., depending on the sport; Location: Royal Palm Beach Rec. Center, 100 Sweetbay Lane, Royal Palm Beach; Contact: Call 790-5124 or visit royalpalmbeach.com.
Casperey Stables Horse Camp
Casperey Stables Horse Camp is a small, fun-filled day camp for children ages 7 to 14. With three riding opportunities each day, arts & crafts and outdoor games, campers find little time to be bored! The low counselor-child ratio ensures that each child receives individual attention. Each two-week session has a theme, such as Indian Days, Circus Days and Medieval Days. Horse Camp at Casperey Stables also features a weekly water play day and ends each session with a horse show and family barbecue. Cost: $495 per two-week session. $475 per session for two or more. Extended care is available for $50 per week. Prepayment discounts are also available; Dates & Hours: Monday through Friday, all summer long, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with extended hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Location: 2330 D Rd., Loxahatchee; Contact: Call 792-4990, go online to caspereystables. com or send an email to info@ caspereystables.com.
Lake Worth Playhouse Theatre Summer Camp Campers 8 to 14 years old will learn acting, voice, dance and stage movement through fun daily activities and rehears-
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Instruction Conducted by PGA & LPGA Professionals
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Swing Fundamentals • On-Course Training • Fun & Prizes
5-DAY SUMMER CAMPS JUNE 3 - AUGUST 9
Monday - Friday: 9am-1pm • Extended Camp: 1pm-4pm Tuition Ranges from $49.50-$360 (Fee based on available discounts: multi-camp, JGFA membership or additional siblings)
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Start Smart (Ages 3-4) • Linkers (Ages 5-6) Level 1-4 (Ages 7-17) • Walk-Up Clinics $10 (Ages 7-17)
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als which culminate in full-scale productions of “Seussical the Musical Jr.” and “The Little Mermaid.” Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in “Seussical the Musical Jr.,” a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony-winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. “The Little Mermaid” is based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories, and is an enchanting look at the sacrifices we all make for love and acceptance. Campers will be engaged in studio-style rehearsals for music, dance and production rehearsals. Campers 12 years and older will also have the opportunity to participate in behind-the-scene roles and other theatre-related educational opportunities. Cost: $600 per camp production; Dates & Hours: “Seussical the Musical Jr.” runs June 6-29. “The Little Mermaid” runs from July 11 through August 3. Hours of both camps are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. End-of-camp performances will be held the last week of camp Thursday through Saturday; Location: The Lake Worth Playhouse is at 713 Lake Ave. in Lake Worth; Contact: Go online to lakeworthplayhouse.org or call (561) 586-6410.
every week is filled with highquality art education and immersion in various creative techniques for diverse interests and skill building. There will also be excursions to local museums and centers to complement the weekly theme and techniques. A highlight of the Summer Art Experience will be the public art show receptions held in both June and August. Cost: Ranges from $235 to $285 per week; Dates & Hours: June 3 to Aug. 9, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Classes will not be held on July 4); Location: The Armory Art Center is at 811 Park Place in West Palm Beach; Contact: Call (561) 832-1776 or go online to armoryart.org/ youthartcamps.
Junior Golf Camp Whether your child has dreams of playing on the PGA or LPGA Tour or just wants to learn the basics of golf, the Junior Golf Camp hosted by
the Junior Golf Foundation of America is the perfect solution. All golf instruction is lead by PGA and LPGA professionals and camps are offered at two sites in Palm Beach County – Okeeheelee Golf Course in West Palm Beach and Park Ridge Golf Course in Western Lake Worth. Ages for campers range from 4 years old to 17 years old, with three separate age groups and four levels of instruction, so beginners to advanced players can benefit. Additional camps are: Start Smart (ages 3-4); Little Linkers Camp (ages 5-6); and Advance Academy (Junior Tour players). Cost: Prices range from $49.50 to $360 depending on JGFA membership, number of siblings and other factors; Dates & Hours: June 3 to Aug. 9; Half day options available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a full-day option is available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at both locations. One- to four-day options are available; Location: Two locations:
Okeeheelee Golf Course and Park Ridge Golf Course; Contact: Call Okeeheelee at (561) 964-4653, Park Ridge at (561) 966-7044, or go online to JGFA.org.
Theatre Camp at Palm Beach Dramaworks
Palm Beach Dramaworks is introducing theAcademy@pbd, an exciting lineup of summer productions and classes specifically designed for teenagers. Two productions will be held for rising 9th graders to graduating high school students, with auditions on Saturday, April 13. The first production, which runs June 10-30, is the musical, “Edges,” by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Pasek and Paul, the Tony and Oscar-winning composers of “Dear Evan Hansen” and “The Greatest Showman,” craft together a beautiful musical about self-discovery and coming of age. Cost is $900. The second production is Henrik Ibsen’s “An Enemy of the People,” which runs July 8-28.
This dynamic, modern adaptation details Dr. Stockmann’s fight to bring awareness to corruption and greed in his community and the community leaders’ manipulation of the majority. Cost is $750. An Acting Intensive class will be held July 8-19 for rising 6th graders to graduating 8th grade students. Improve your teen’s acting and audition technique in this skills-based intensive. This course is designed for the serious-minded student interested in developing strong technique while being challenged by professional instructors. Auditions are not required. Cost is $500. A Stage Management class will be held for rising 9th graders to graduating high school students that coincide with both summer productions. An interview is required. This is a great opportunity to build your teen’s skills as they work alongside a professional Dramaworks stage manager. Stage managers CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
Summer is made for adventure with interactive Science and Tech camps at the South Florida Science Center in West Palm Beach or STEM Studio in Jupiter! For ages 4-14!
Armory Art Center’s Summer Art Experience
The Armory Art Center’s Summer Art Experience is filled with lots of fun and creativity with high-quality art education including drawing, painting, sculpture, jewelry, fashion, ceramics and printmaking. Most instructors have a master’s degree in art and/or education and all have passed a background check. The Armory provides a safe and enriching environment for your child. Throughout the summer,
Register online at SFScienceCenter.org for West Palm Beach Camps or STEMStudioJupiter.com for Jupiter Camps. Call (561) 832-2026 for more information.
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TENNIS SUMMER CAMP JUNE 3rd – AUGUST 9th
Ages 6–16 | All Levels, M–F | 9 am–12 pm Players of all levels develop skills, strokes, and strategies, with USPTA certified pros, during fun-filled morning clinics at the Wellington Tennis Center! Weekly price: $135 per participant
Wellington Tennis Center | 3100 Lyons Rd | (561) 791-4775
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are required to assist and run all rehearsals and performances while learning valuable skills for organizing and administrating a production. The number of stage managers is limited, and interviews will be held April 13. Those interested should come prepared to answer the question, “Why do you want to train as a stage manager this summer?” Bring a resume and a stage management prompt book, if you have one. Cost ranges from $750 to $950, depending on production. Stage managers may interview for both productions at the same time. Cost: Prices range from $750 to $900, depending on production. The two-week Acting Intensive is $500; Dates & Hours: “Edges” runs June 10-30 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. “An Enemy of the People” runs July 8-19 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Acting Intensive runs July 8-19 from
9:30 a.m. to noon; Location: Palm Beach Dramaworks, 201 Clematis St. in downtown West Palm Beach. Contact: Call (561) 5144042 ext. 2, or go online to palmbeachdramaworks.org/ academy.
Breakers West Summer Camp
Calling all campers for a summer of fun! Sports-minded, adventureseeking, nature-loving kids ages 4-15 will find something for everyone at Breakers West Country Club this summer! This exciting, action-packed camp is open to the public and includes daily golf, tennis and swimming, plus wildlife demonstrations, magic shows, arts & crafts, family cookouts, science projects, themed weeks and more. Campers also enjoy time at the fabulous Kids’ Club, complete with a craft area, game room, movie room and outdoor playground. Lunch is included,
and upon registration all campers receive a special camp essentials backpack. Cost: $355 per week, which includes lunch and snacks. There is a one-time registration fee of $65 per camper that includes a camp backpack, T-shirt and water bottle. Discounts are available to families registering multiple children or for multiple sessions. Before- and after-care is available for additional fees; Dates & Hours: June 3 to Aug. 16, Monday through Friday from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Location: Breakers West Country Club is located two miles west of Florida’s Turnpike off Okeechobee Boulevard at 1550 Flagler Parkway in West Palm Beach; Contact: For more information, call (561) 283-1064 or go online to breakerswestclub. com/activities/summer-camp.
Village of Wellington Summer Camps
Wellington’s All-Day Summer Camp offers non-stop fun and a
busy enough schedule to keep the most active kids engaged and entertained. Campers ages 5-15 will participate in fun-filled activities including athletics, arts & crafts, animal exhibits, games and entertainment, magicians, movies, rock wall climbing, field trips and visits to the Wellington Aquatics Complex. Campers are divided by age group for age-appropriate activities. Field trips for the older age groups may include visits to The Rapids, Boomer’s, Billie’s Swamp Safari, fishing charters, Marlins games, ice skating, bowling, snorkeling, beach trips and much more! Campers must bring a lunch and snacks that do not require refrigeration. Registration must be done in person at Wellington’s Village Park. At Wellington’s Tennis Camp, children ages 6-16 will develop their skills, strokes and strategies with USPTA certified pros during a fun-filled, 3-hour morning of tennis at the
Wellington Tennis Center. The camp is open to all levels of players. Sneakers are required and a racquet, water bottle and sunscreen are recommended. Tennis camp runs Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon in weekly sessions, except for the week of July 1. Cost: Summer Camp is $160/week for residents; $185/ week for non-residents. Tennis Camp is $135/week; Dates & Hours: Summer Camp runs June 3 to Aug. 9, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tennis Camp runs June 3 to Aug. 9, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Location: Summer camp is at Village Park, 11700 Pierson Rd. in Wellington. Tennis camp is at Wellington Tennis Center, 3100 Lyons Rd. in Wellington; Contact: For more information, call (561) 791-4005 or go online to Wellingtonfl.gov/ SummerCamp or wellingtonfl. gov/Tennis.
Summer Art Experience Ages 6 to 18 June 3 – Aug 9, 2019
Mon-Fri, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm $235 – $285 per week Register today! (561) 832-1776 armoryart.org/youthartcamps
More fun than you can imagine! All level riders - Boys & Girls - Ages 7-14 Daily Lessons Trail Riding Horseback Games Jumping Barrel Racing Horse Care
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Summer Art Experience is filled with fun, inspiration, and creativity with high-quality art education. Most instructors have a master’s degree in art and/or education and all have had a background check. We provide a safe and enriching environment for your child.
DRAWING • PAINTING • SCULPTURE • JEWELRY PRINTMAKING • FASHION • DIGITAL ART • 3D PRINTING The Armory Art Center school admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.
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Ballet Palm Beach performs whimsical ‘Wonderland’ on Mother’s Day weekend Ballet Palm Beach invites fans of both classical dance and children’s literature to celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend by seeing “Wonderland” at The King’s Academy in West Palm Beach. Performances will be held Friday, May 10 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, May 11 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, May 12 at 4 p.m. The professional ballet company performs this whimsical ballet with a fresh interpretation of Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” Alice, danced by Shannon Murray, is a young Victorian girl who tumbles unexpectedly into a fantasy realm. Chasing after the
White Rabbit, played by Sunny Hsieh, she encounters a kaleidoscope of curiosities that lead her into the clutches of the Queen of Hearts. From there, it all gets “curiouser and curiouser.” An original ballet choreographed by Colleen Smith, artistic director of Ballet Palm Beach, “Wonderland” premiered in 2013 and features the music of English composers Benjamin Britten, Gustave Holst and William Walton. “I wanted to use English composers who would have known the work of Lewis Carroll and whose music exuded the sound of an English country-
side,” says Smith. The ballet weaves the reality of Alice’s Victorian England to the colorful fantasy and nonsense of Wonderland. “We tried to bring alive on stage what young Alice was thinking that afternoon as she listened to the story for the first time,” says Smith. All four performances will be held at The King’s Academy Page Family Center for Performing Arts, located at 8401 Belvedere Rd. in West Palm Beach. Tickets cost $30 to $45 and may be purchased by going online to balletpalmbeach.org or by calling (800) 572-8471.
On Stage
Theater & Concerts BB&T Center
1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise (954) 835-7825 Hugh Jackman – July 6 / $45.25-$251.80 Jeff Lynne’s ELO – July 9 / $45.25-$699 New Kids On The Block – July 14 / $65.25-$408 Iron Maiden – July 18 / $45.25-$120.75 Cirque du Soleil: Corteo – July 24 - Aug. 4 / $59-$211 Kiss – Aug. 6 / $35.25-$747.75 Backstreet Boys – Aug. 23 / $79.50-$625
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 S.W. 5th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale - (954) 462-0222 Anastasia – through May 5 / $35-$95 Rob Lowe – May 19 / $40-$75 “Weird Al” Yankovic – June 6 / $49.50-$59.50 A Bronx Tale – June 11-23 / $40-$100 John Cusack – July 26 / $39-$69
The King’s Academy
8401 Belvedere Rd., West Palm Beach 686-4244 Ballet Palm Beach presents Wonderland – May 10-12 / $30-$45
Kravis Center
701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach 832-7469 Kinky Boots – May 16 / $29-$100 Chick Corea & Bela Fleck – May 17 / $25-$100 Young Singers of the Palm Beaches – May 19 / $20-$60
Lake Worth Playhouse
713 Lake Ave., Lake Worth - 586-6410 Sweet Charity – through April 28 / $23-$38 Footloose – July 11-28 / $23-$38
Palm Beach Dramaworks
201 Clematis St., West Palm Beach 514-4042 The House of Blue Leaves – May 17 - June 2 / Adults: $55-$90; Students: $15
Parker Playhouse
707 Northeast 8th St., Fort Lauderdale (954) 462-0222 Macy Gray – May 5 / $33-$63 David Crosby – May 21 / $47.50-$107.50
Perfect Vodka Amphitheatre
601-7 Sansburys Way, West Palm Beach (561) 795-8883 Slayer – May 11 / $29.50-$156 Rascal Flatts – May 23 / $39.75-$179 Hootie & The Blowfish – June 8 / $29.50-$261
VINTAGE DECORATIVE ARTS ANTIQUES FESTIVAL
Train and Goo Goo Dolls – July 6 / $29.50-$775 Dierks Bentley – July 19 / $40.25-$288.75 Dave Matthews Band – July 26-27 / $45.50-$606 KoRn and Alice In Chains – July 28 / $29.50-$310
Free Live Local Music Clematis by Night
100 Clematis St., West Palm Beach 659-8007 The Mighty Quinn – May 9 / free Gator Bressmer – May 16 / free Reggae Brew – May 23 / free New Horizon Band – May 30 / free
Wellington Amphitheater
12100 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington 753-2484 Neil Diamond Tribute – May 2 / free KC and The Sunshine Band Tribute – May 9 / free Led Zeppelin Tribute – May 18 / free Eric Clapton Tribute – May 23 / free Gypsy Lane Band – May 30 / free Van Halen Tribute – June 8 / free
West Palm Beach Waterfront
Currie Park, 2400 N. Flagler Dr., WPB (561) 822-1515 Adam Wakefield – May 19 / free
Exhibits, Fun, Etc.
Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens
253 Barcelona Rd., West Palm Beach (561) 832-5328 Contours in Metal: Sculpture by Gino Miles – through May 12 / Adults: $15; seniors: $10; Students: $7
Boca Raton Museum of Art
2700 6th Ave. S., Lake Worth - 279-0907 Adults: $12, Seniors: $10, Students: free Beyond the Cape! Comics and Contemporary Art – through Oct. 6
Downtown West Palm Beach
Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach - 659-5980 SunFest – May 2-5 / One-day pass: $47; two-day pass: $73; three-day pass: $94
Norton Museum of Art
1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach 832-5196 Nina Chanel Abney: Neon – through June 25 / Adults: $18; seniors: $15; students: $5
South Florida Fairgrounds
9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach 793-0333 Ghost Tours – May 3 / Adults: $18 West Palm Beach Antique Festival – May 3-5 / Adults: $10; Under 16: free
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THE VILLAGE IDIOT by Jim Mullen
Meal kits delivered to your front door: Is this progress? “Did tonight’s meal kit get delivered yet?” I’m trying to recall how many times I heard my mother say those words. Oh, yeah, never. It’s hard to believe that there was a time not so long ago when you had to go to a restaurant or to a friend’s house to eat something you didn’t make yourself in your own home. The idea that almost any restaurant would and could deliver food right to your door was as laughable as having more than three channels on the television or having a computer in your house. Why would anyone on Earth need that? Now, there is one commercial after another telling us how wonderful it is to have meal kits delivered right to your home: “Get three scrumptious, gourmet meals for the price of two. Get five for the price of three. If that sounds like a bargain – it is! Especially compared to eating at a three-star Michelin restaurant. In France. That’s why we never mention the price in these commercials, but how do you think we pay for all this advertising? Order today.” You’re still cooking the stuff, you’re just not going to the grocery store to get it. Seems to me that the only people who can actually afford to buy food this way are Silicon Valley CEOs and hedge fund managers. Well, probably not the hedge
fund managers. They have private chefs at home, so it’s really only the vested “techionaires” who use meal kits. The biggest meal kit company, Blue Apron, has about 750,000 subscribers. Grubhub, a service that delivers food from restaurants that don’t have their own delivery systems, made over $1 billion last year off 14 million customers. How did it come to this? Has shopping become that loathsome? That hard? Has cooking become more difficult in the last 50 years? Is throwing pasta into
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a pot of boiling water beyond anyone’s skill set? It probably all started with pizza delivery. It’s easy, inexpensive and there’s not much to clean up. And who doesn’t like pizza? Maybe people had one delivered twice a year in 1965 on special occasions? A few years later, once a month. A few years later, once a week. Now Domino’s is on the speed-dial. Was it Pandora’s Box that let the evils of food delivery into the world, or was it a pizza box? But meal kits are not easy and inexpensive. It’s hard to
imagine a more expensive way of eating than having a meal kit delivered to your door. It’s just a guess, but something tells me the kind of people who can afford to eat this way are also the ones who have the fanciest kitchens. The kind of kitchens you see in the glossy magazines, the kind that have a water faucet over the stove so you don’t have to lug a pot full of water from the sink to the stove to boil pasta. The kind that have custom Italian tile all over the walls and granite and steel countertops and top-drawer appliances
and islands with sinks in them. Yet, the last thing these folks want to do is cook. It’s like those people who live on the golf course but don’t golf. Why? There are lots of commercials for meal kits, but you’ll never see a commercial for “Cook at home from scratch and save thousands of dollars a year,” just like you’ll never see a commercial for a head of broccoli or a tomato. It’s almost a law of consumerism: The stuff you need the least does the most advertising. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that we want food delivered right to the house. After all, online stores deliver things to us all the time. But dinner isn’t a thing. It’s a ritual. Dinner is sharing, it’s talking, it’s listening, it’s healing, it’s being part of a whole. Can all that come in a kit? 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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Apple Watch may spot heart problem, more research needed HOW DO DOCTORS CHECK FOR IT?
By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer
WASHINGTON — A huge study suggests the Apple Watch can detect a worrisome irregular heartbeat at least sometimes – but experts say more work is needed to tell if using wearable technology to screen for heart problems really helps. More than 419,000 Apple Watch users signed up for the unusual study, making it the largest ever to explore screening seemingly healthy people for atrial fibrillation, a condition that if untreated eventually can trigger strokes. Stanford University researchers reported recently that the watch didn’t panic flocks of people, warning just half a percent of participants – about 2,100 – that they might have a problem. But even among those flagged, “it’s not perfect,” cautioned Dr. Richard Kovacs of the American College of Cardiology, who wasn’t involved with the study. People who received an alert were supposed to consult a study doctor via telemedicine and then wear an EKG patch measuring cardiac activity for the next week to determine the watch’s accuracy. Some skipped the virtual check-up to consult their own doctors; overall, about 57 percent sought
A-fib is most common in older adults, and other risks include high blood pressure or a family history of arrhythmias. But routine screening isn’t recommended for people without symptoms. Studies haven’t yet proved that early detection from screening would prevent enough strokes to outweigh risks from unnecessary testing or overtreatment.
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medical attention. Among those who got EKG monitoring through the study, a third had atrial fibrillation, according to preliminary results being presented at an American College of Cardiology conference in New Orleans. A-fib tends to come and go, and a week of monitoring might have missed some cases, said Stanford lead researcher Dr. Mintu Turakhia. But if the watch detected another irregular heartbeat while someone
was wearing the EKG patch, 84 percent of the time it really was a-fib, he said. “This study we believe provides very encouraging evidence that a device, the Apple Watch, can be used to detect a-fib and to point out to people when additional monitoring or testing may be needed,” said Dr. Lloyd Minor, Stanford’s dean of medicine. Other cardiac experts said the study, which was funded by Apple, suggests screening with
wearable technology might be technically feasible eventually, but needs lots more research. “I would not advise this to the overall general population,” said Dr. Valentin Fuster, director of Mount Sinai Heart in New York and a former American Heart Association president, who wasn’t involved with the study. Instead, he’d like to see it tested in seniors with risk factors like high blood pressure.
WHAT IS ATRIAL FIBRILLATION?
A-fib occurs when the heart’s top chambers, called the atria, get out of sync with the bottom chambers’ pumping action. Sometimes patients feel a flutter or a racing heart but many times they’re not aware of an episode. Sometimes the heart gets back into rhythm on its own. Other patients get an electric shock to get back into rhythm, or are prescribed blood thinners to counter the stroke-causing blood clots that untreated a-fib can spur. A-fib causes 130,000 deaths and 750,000 hospitalizations a year in the U.S.
A mobile app uses the optical sensor on certain versions of the watch to analyze pulse rate data. If it detects enough variation from beat to beat over a 48-hour period, the user receives a warning of an irregular heart rhythm. The latest version of the Apple Watch also allows wearers to push a button to take an EKG and share the reading with doctors. The Stanford University study didn’t include watches with that capability.
DOES THE NEW STUDY SHOW MASS SCREENING IS A GOOD IDEA?
No. The study was designed to tell how the watch compared to a week of standard EKG monitoring – not if the wearer’s health improved because the screening uncovered the arrhythmia. To prove if detecting a-fib early lowers risk of stroke would require years of study. And since the study didn’t have a comparison group getting routine EKGs, there’s no way to know if the watch missed heartbeat problems, giving a false sense of security, Kovacs said. The puzzling low numbers of alarms might be because most participants were young or middle-aged, not the seniors who are most at risk for a-fib, he said.
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LA-area pursuit suspect breakdances before surrendering
Fool’s Day when they saw her using her cellphone. They soon realized that she was driving without a valid license – and with the goat. Police said the driver was a 60-year-old woman from Sullivan, New Hampshire. She was released on a citation for operating without a valid license. She also was counseled about distracted driving. Police posted the encounter on Facebook, with the comment, “I wish this was another April Fool’s joke baaaht it’s not.”
LOS ANGELES — Lawbreaking turned into breakdancing at the end of a Southern California vehicle pursuit. TV news helicopters were overhead in mid-March when a suspect pursued by the California Highway Patrol finally surrendered, but broke out into a 10-second dance before being handcuffed. The pursuit began in the Calabasas area and headed east on U.S. 101 into Los Angeles, then north on Interstate 405 where the motorist exited the freeway in the San Fernando Valley. A CHP cruiser finally bumped the car and spun it out. The driver got out with hands up but did not appear to be fully complying with officers pointing guns at him. As the scene became illuminated by a law enforcement helicopter’s spotlight, the driver suddenly busted a move before being busted.
Rats chewing through tasty street lights wiring in Texarkana
TEXARKANA, Ark. — Rats have been blamed for chewing through some apparently delectable wiring and causing street light outages in an Arkansas city. The Texarkana Gazette reports electricians in Texarkana have begun repairing a string of street lights on the median of part of Interstate 30. Experts believe a new kind of electrical insulation, using a soy-based plastic, has attracted the rats by smell and taste. Public Works Director Tyler Richards told the city Board of Directors in early April that the cost to fix the damaged lights could reach $15,000. Some of the lights are flashing, indicating low voltage. Animal control experts are working on poisoning the rats.
No kidding: Woman pulled over had baby goat in lap
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Man facing 8th OWI offense tried to drink in front of deputy
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California shoplifter stuffs chain saw down his pants
FRESNO, Calif. — A California business owner says store surveillance video recorded a man stealing a small chain saw by stuffing it down his pants. Jeff Bennett of RG Equipment tells the Fresno Bee his security camera caught the theft on April 3. The video shows the man take the chain saw from a display, stuff the blade down his pants and cover the engine assembly with his jacket. Bennett says the man drove off in a pickup truck. He believes an accomplice was watching the store the week leading up to the theft.
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UNIVERSAL CROSSWORD Edited by Timothy E. Parker
“WHAT’S NEW” by Lynn Lempel ACROSS 1 Groundbreaking person? 5 Sound strengthener, briefly 8 Co-Nobelist with Begin 13 Potent start? 14 Remarkable deed 16 Peak 17 Deserves a slap, perhaps 19 Red Square mausoleum occupant 20 Correspond 21 Fistfight prelude, perhaps 23 Carbon-14 determination 24 Opponent’s call 25 Right from the oven 28 Net gains? 30 End of a college address 31 Existed 33 2004 battleground 37 Desert spot 41 Conductor’s charge? 44 English test, perhaps
45 Four-footed friends 46 “Wayne’s World” star Carvey 47 Gym alternative 49 “Hey there” 51 “Not a minute afterward” 57 Contemptible fellow 60 Encouraging word 61 Reason for an allnighter 62 Idolize 64 What the fat lady sings 66 One-time paperback 68 Combat doctor 69 Flexible Flyer 70 Melodious Horne 71 Condensed but memorable saying 72 Some NCAA basketball players 73 Carhop’s load DOWN 1 TV colonel 2 End of a Greek lineup 3 Contestants’ costs 4 Swell, as a river
5 Neighbor of Eur. 6 Reagan attorney general 7 Ottoman official 8 Display of grandeur 9 “Butterflies ___ Free” 10 Daughter of Jacob 11 Southwest sidekick 12 Group principle 15 Shoe man McCann 18 Parker of “Old Yeller” 22 Go for the gold 26 Thursday is named for him 27 Property protectors 29 One way to pay 31 Quilters’ get-together 32 Singh rival 34 Place to shoot from 35 It may be crushed 36 World Series mo. 38 Auto sprucer-upper 39 Country lodging 40 RR stop 42 Word processing decision 43 Org. that delivers the goods
48 Clay today 50 Cutup with Oliver 51 Fragrance 52 For later viewing 53 Screen vixen Bara 54 Sentence joiners 55 Coin toss choice 56 Glue name 58 Palestra, e.g. 59 Postponement 63 Numskull 65 Predetermine the outcome 67 Sullivan and Koch
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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. Rebecca Saxton is a white female born 6-15-80. She is 5-feet 9-inches tall and weighs 180 pounds. She has brown hair and green eyes and has multiple tattoos. Her last known address is E. Emory Drive in West Palm Beach. The suspect is wanted on felony charges of Failure to Appear: Grand Theft and Forgery.
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Aries (March 21 – April 20) You aren’t ready to break out yet. Between issues with kids and your normal routine you’re pretty much tied down. Your true passion will have to sit on the back burner until you’re done dealing with all of this. Taurus (April 21 – May 21) You’ve gotten more realistic about what’s actually possible right now. The message is clear; keep it simple and don’t overextend yourself. Too much is at stake for you to do much but try to hang on to what you have. Gemini (May 22 – June 21) You’ve managed to mix business with pleasure well enough to see that it may be worth your while to pursue new avenues of expression. As good as this looks, wait and see; it may not be time for that yet. Cancer (June 22 – July 23) Playing both ends to the middle only works for so long; sooner or later we all have to choose. Torn between two options, you’ve been trading your freedom for security long enough to know that it just
isn’t worth it. Leo (July 24 – Aug. 23) Reaping what we sow is often a bitter pill. The seeds for your current dilemma were sown a long time ago. Taking the good with the bad would be easier if you understood the extent to which you created this. Virgo (Aug. 24 – Sept. 23) If you’re unsure about things, join the club! Rather than try to micromanage what is totally beyond your control, try surrendering to the idea that all of this confusion is here to get you to rearrange your priorities. Libra (Sept. 24 – Oct. 23) None of your core beliefs seem to be working for you. This is a test, but there’s no need to freak out. Pay attention to the reality of your experience and let that teach you how to readjust your perceptions. Scorpio (Oct. 24 – Nov. 22) You can’t beat around the bush anymore. It’s time to blow the whistle. The fallout will disturb quite a few people but it won’t come down on you. Much to everyone’s surprise, the truth will set you free.
Sagittarius (Nov. 23 – Dec. 21) Between the thought that there’s not much time left and your questions about life in general, you aren’t willing to go along with the program anymore. This is huge! Be prepared; you’re about to get a life. Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 20) Don’t take this personally. Sometimes people do things because it’s part of their own growth process. Whatever so-and-so did, it was a favor to you. This is an opening. Get over yourself and move on. Aquarius (Jan. 21 – Feb. 19) If you’re feeling empty, take heart; nature hates a vacuum. Whatever’s missing is about to hit you like a ton of bricks. Getting exactly what you want will require impulse to reign over caution, just this once. Pisces (Feb. 20 – March 20) You’re still here. That could be considered a good thing if you didn’t seem so stuck. All the comforts of home can’t compare to what you could be doing if you weren’t so afraid to step out of character and get real.
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