PGA POA Jottings Commissioner`s Update
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PGA POA Jottings Commissioner`s Update
June 2014 VOL. 24 NO. 6 PGA C.A.N.!, Page 1 FAX 561-624-9088 • E-MAIL canpga@yahoo.com JUNE 2014 PGA POA Jottings By Dawn Levinstein Fun Comes First If you were able to get to the Annual Children’s Party in the Park in April, we hope you had a wonderful time! I personally missed it for the first time in 15 years (sorry, I was busy selling my jewelry at The Delray Affair) but the Special Events Committee got some good pictures that are in this issue, so take and look to see if they caught you or your family members in a moment of great fun! The group of overgrown kids ... I mean adults ... in the pink shirts are the ladies from the Special Events Committee and POA President Bob Hodgson (right in the middle of things as usual). It’s Still Your Money Last month I told you the budget was being finalized. I am happy to report that your Board has again held the assessment at the same $700 it has been for the past several years. This was not an easy accomplishment but they did it! Remember to check your mail for a large flat envelope containing the budget because it also contains one assessment coupon. Your payment to PGA POA is due July 1. If you are interested in signing up for auto deduction from your account, there is also a form to accomplish this and, as always, if there is any reason why you cannot pay the full assessment on time, be sure to call me at the POA office to discuss other options before the account ends up in collection where it only costs more to pay off. The work on the main guardhouse is almost complete and as long as we don’t have a hurricane, the improvements to the common areas will continue. Speaking Of Hurricanes This is the last time I will use the “H” word until the end of November. The official hurricane season started June 1 and it is time for you to get prepared. You should have all your evacuation procedures in place; friends and family members should know your plans so they know where to find you after the storm; you should have arrangements for your pets in case you need to evacuate your home; important papers should be duplicated and stored somewhere safe and water-tight; and, of course, adequate amounts of nonperishable food, water, medicines, batteries, etc. should be stored in your home if you plan to wait out the storm. The POA has a number of hurricane preparedness brochures available at the office (in LA Fitness Plaza, Suite 29) as well as online (www.pga-poa.com). We also recently obtained a number of credit-card-size fold open brochures from the Palm Beach County Tax Collectors’ office. These little brochures can literally be carried in your wallet and contain important phone numbers; a list of items you should have in your emergency kit; and list what you will need if you go to a hurricane shelter. As with all the brochures in the POA lobby, these credit card size brochures are free to anyone who wants to pick one up at the POA office. Generators Many owners have installed permanently attached generators that come on automatically during a power outage. If you are like most people and don’t want to lose your air conditioning and refrigerator during a power outage, you might want to look into this option. Remember ARC approval is needed before installing a generator (or making any changes to the outside of your home). Here Fishy, Fishy, Fishy Now that those long lazy days of summer are here, many people enjoy fishing along the banks of the beautiful waters in PGA National. (I sure hope you aren’t eating those fish!) Please be aware that a PGA fishing license is required and fishing is only permitted in certain areas. It isn’t that the POA won’t let you fish in your own community just because we PGA POA Jottings on page 11 Commissioner’s Update By Commissioner Hal R. Valeche Recently, the Board of County Commissioners instituted “Countdown to Zero”, a campaign aimed at eliminating the need to euthanize dogs and cats by the county’s Animal Care and Control Division. The campaign is a partnership between Animal Care and Control and the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. Sadly, due to the large number of abandoned animals and limited space, ACC euthanized approximately 9,000 dogs and cats last year, many of which were sick and unsafe for adoption. The Countdown to Zero campaign is a 10-year plan involving collaboration with rescue groups and residents to curb the dog and cat population growth rate so that more rescued animals are adopted. The idea is to greatly expand spay and neuter efforts so that by 2024, the county shelter will no longer euthanize healthy and otherwise adoptable dogs and cats. This past year, the county shelter received over 20,000 animals, which is down thirty percent from a decade ago. Approximately, seventy-one percent of dogs that were eligible for placement found homes and only twenty-one percent of the cats were adopted. The euthanasia rate for cats is much higher than dogs because they reproduce much faster. In addition, the county has a large feral cat population numbering approximately 200,000. Instead of rounding up all of these free roaming cats and euthanizing them, the county is working with local activists to have these feral cats trapped, sterilized, vaccinated and released to areas where people are willing to commit to feeding them. Sterilization is the most humane way to reduce the number of unwanted puppies and kittens born each day. One of the top priorities for the Count Down to Zero campaign is to at least double the number of dogs and cats sterilized each year. The county shelter and the Animal Rescue League currently spay and neuter about 17,000 dogs and cats each year. Other initiatives under the campaign will include expanding the current foster care program and offering more animal training as a way to reduce the number of frustrated pet owners turning unruly animals over to the shelter. The program also includes an extensive public outreach campaign to encourage people to adopt from the shelter instead of purchasing pets from shops or breeders. While this is always a tough topic of discussion, it needs to be addressed. The county spends $8 million annually on animal care and control. For every animal that goes to the shelter, it costs taxpayers $400. A year of euthanizing animals cost $3.6 million. Saving abused and abandoned animals also requires community-based efforts. For more information on adopting or volunteering, please visit the Animal Care and Control Web site at http://www.pbcgov.org/publicsafety/ animalcare/aboutus.htm or call 233-1200. If I can be assistance to you in any way, please don’t hesitate to contact me by e-mail at hvaleche@pbcgov.org or by phone at 355-2201. June 15th Countdown To Zero Campaign Page 2, PGA C.A.N.! June 2014 Editorial Board Northern Notes Publisher: Joan Elias, 775-2551 (All articles go to Joan) 1009 Diamond Head Way Editor: James A. Cioffi james@jcclaw.com Feature Writers: Dawn Levinstein, POA Commissioner Hal R. Valeche PBG Mayor David L. Levy O’Neal Bardin Jr. Contributing Reporter: Don Kiselewski, Why Are The Lake Levels So Low? Your editors strongly believe that the number of people who do become involved with any news medium directly reflects on that medium’s excellence, versatility and broad viewpoint. Therefore, we invite PGA residents to contribute articles or current, timely news items and/or “Letters to the Editors.” Articles/letters are subject to editing and editors’ right to publish. Submission must include writer’s name, address and telephone number. Unsigned articles /letters will not be published. Opposing views to article viewpoints contained in this paper are welcome. Articles do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of the C.A.N.! organization. Submissions should be mailed or delivered by the tenth of each month for the following month’s publication (example: by January 10 for February publication) to: C.A.N.! Editors Post Office Box 33436 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420 or Contact the publisher for additional information regarding submissions, fax (561) 627-9088 or e-mail canpga@yahoo.com. Let’s hear from you. By O’Neal Bardin Jr. Executive Director Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District During the dry season, Northern receives calls from residents asking why the water levels are so low and asking us to pump water back into the lakes within their development. The simple answer is that Northern was not created to pump water into areas, but to drain the lands within its jurisdiction to make it habitable for development. Stormwater was treated with enmity! Thankfully, time has changed the state’s opinion of water and has in turn found ways to conserve it. However, there are times when water can be problematic, especially during storm events. For those instances, Northern has created stormwater management systems throughout its jurisdiction to manage stormwater. During storm events, Northern’s systems work to discharge excess water through systems of lakes, canals, marshes and preserves by means of pumps, operable structures and fixed weirs. Operable structures are concrete structures with a mechanical gate attached that allows staff to open and close the gate to let water out of an area if it reaches a certain level. A weir is also a structure but it does not contain an operable gate. This means that the discharge elevations are set or “fixed” and cannot be altered. Once the water elevation within an area gets to a certain height, any excess water spills over the top of the weir and discharges into other water bodies and eventually to the ocean. This happens by gravity. Each receiving water body is slightly lower than the one discharging into it. So for the water, it’s basically a one-way street. We only have the capacity to remove excess water and no ability to move water back into our development areas. The level of water in the lakes can be affected by irrigation demands. Many areas have irrigation pipes in lakes that draw water to irrigate lawns and landscape. In periods of little to no rain, water is not being replaced fast enough to counteract the effects of irrigation. In those instances, lake levels will decline. Finally, the natural effects of evaporation decrease water levels. When temperatures rise and humidity stays low, water will evaporate from lakes much faster than in cooler or more humid conditions. This is the typical situation during the spring months, when lakes are nearing their lowest points. Until the wet season starts, typically in the summer months, the lakes will remain low. We cannot pump water back into lakes; we can only discharge excess water. ***** NPDES tip: Hurricane season begins June 1. Make sure your yards and trees are trimmed neatly to avoid flying debris during a storm. Dispose of your trimmings and clippings properly – do not put them into storm drains or lakes! June 2014 PGA C.A.N.!, Page 3 For The Record Guardianship Fraud Bill Approved By Florida Legislature By Clerk Sharon R. Bock, Esq., Clerk & Comptroller, Palm Beach County I’m pleased to report some great news out of this year’s legislative session in Tallahassee. Thanks to your support, the Florida Legislature approved a bill that will allow Florida’s clerks to conduct enhanced audits of court-appointed guardianships, modeled after the successful Guardianship Fraud program we have here in Palm Beach County. The bill is now on its way to Gov. Rick Scott for his signature. I know these guardianship fraud programs are effective, because we’ve seen real results in Palm Beach County. Our investigations into Palm Beach County guardianship cases have led to two arrests and have uncovered more than $3 million in questionable expenses and misreported assets since the program launched in September 2011. I believe most guardians do have their wards’ best interests at heart. But for anyone in Palm Beach County who is in a court-appointed guardianship, our audits offer an added layer of protection against fraud. You can learn more about our Guardianship Fraud program at www.mypalmbeachclerk.com/fraud, or report suspected financial fraud to our Guardianship Fraud Hotline at (561) 355-FRAUD. Allowing Florida’s clerks to enhance their guardianship fraud programs is a significant step toward protecting our state’s most vulnerable citizens – those people, both young and old, who are appointed guardians to oversee their assets. I applaud our legislative leaders for their foresight in approving this much-needed legislation. Commissioners Updated On County’s Financial Health In “State Of The County” Address Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller Sharon Bock cautioned the Board of County Commissioners that the county’s net position – its net worth – could continue to decline if the county’s spending exceeds its revenue in fiscal year 2015 and beyond. In fiscal year 2013, Palm Beach County’s net position decreased $41 million, the first time since fiscal year 2010 that the county’s net position declined. While the county’s tax revenues were up in FY 2013, the county’s spending increased over revenue collections, creating the decline in net position. To avoid a similar decrease in the future, Bock recommended developing a strategic approach to budgeting taxpayer dollars during her annual “State of the County” report to the Board of County Commissioners at their Tuesday meeting. “As Palm Beach County’s economy improves, now is the time to ensure the county’s budget aligns with the Board of County Commissioner’s priorities,” Bock said. Bock’s other recommendations to county commissioners include: • Adopting comprehensive reserve and fund balance policies • Enhancing and strengthening financial plans for debt issuance • Implement an electronic time and attendance system for employees. As comptroller, Bock serves as Palm Beach County’s chief financial officer, treasurer and auditor, creating a separation of powers between the policymakers on the Board of County Commissioners and the fiscal authority for the county. This constitutional check and balance ensures that the public’s tax dollars are managed and spent with the taxpayers’ needs in mind. Also on Tuesday, the clerk and comptroller distributed the latest edition of Checks & Balances: Your Guide to County Finances, also known as a Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR). County commissioners and everyone in attendance at the commission meeting received a copy. Both Checks & Balances and the financial report to the Board of County Commissioners are based on the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, produced each year by the clerk and comptroller’s financial division. These award-winning financial publications, which include the Annual Investment Guide and Annual Debt Guide, can be found online at www.mypalmbeachclerk.com/countyfinances. For more information about county finances and the financial reports available from the clerk and comptroller’s office, visit the County Finances page on www. mypalmbeachclerk.com. The Florida Constitution established the independent office of the clerk and comptroller as a public trustee, responsible for safeguarding public records and public funds. Clerk Sharon Bock is directly elected by and accountable to Palm Beach County residents. In addition to the roles of Clerk of the Circuit Court, County Recorder and Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners, the Clerk and Comptroller is the chief financial officer, treasurer and auditor for Palm Beach County. 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That is at the core of everything we are putting into Avenir.” – Victor Dover Avenir promises to be a unique and iconic community, an example of the kind of special place that attracts residents and visitors. This article focuses on some of the key place making components proposed for Avenir, to give it character and soul. Central to Avenir will be its Main Street, an architecturally distinctive commercial area designed for inviting boutiques, galleries and restaurants, all centered around an open-air civic center that can house farmers markets, food and wine festivals and other community events. Community will be at the core of Avenir. At our most recent community meetings, many people were drawn to Avenir’s proposal for a professionally curated arts district. Throughout the Main Street, there will be collections of professionally curated art in public places. Residents and visitors will be drawn to an innovative art and cultural district, featuring an eclectic mix of galleries and cultural venues. Creativity will be at the core of Avenir. Avenir’s plans call for the restoration of approximately 2,300 acres of wetlands and preserve areas that will create a natural paradise over more than half of the Avenir property. When restored, Avenir will reconnect the watershed, significantly contributing to the restoration of the Everglades ecosystem. Avenir’s vision incorporates highend eco-tourism and environmental education, through a state-of-the-art Eco Lodge fronting our most beautiful vistas, tied to innovative programming for children and adults. Preservation, restoration and appreciation of the natural landscape will be at the core of Avenir. Victor Dover, one of the lead planners on the Avenir project, who was cited by Architecture magazine as being among “the country’s best urban designers and architects,” has said, “The best streets require beauty, visual decorum and a sense of completeness that comes in large part from the dignity of street-oriented architecture and urbanism, not from signs and reflective stripes.” Victor’s vision is evident throughout the project. The streets, boulevards, trails and natural areas at Avenir will be designed to encourage people to meet and connect, creating the best kind of community living. Avenir Holdings has conducted over 150 meetings over the course of the past year, and is currently engaged in an active outreach program with Palm Beach Gardens communities, to listen and incorporate public input into the plan. PGA has the opportunity to provide input that will shape the project for benefit of PGA, the Gardens and surrounding communities. We invite you to join our efforts. 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June 2014 PGA C.A.N.!, Page 5 Property Matters Dear Friend: June is the start of hurricane season and the six-month countdown to the first REAL ID deadline for those born after 1964. Property tax season numbers are in and it’s all starting again as the 2014 Installment Payment Plan participants make their first payment this month. From SunPass to rentals and hurricanes, we’re here to help you prepare for everything summer has to offer. conditions and storm tracks can change quickly. Our pocket-sized hurricane guide is designed to help you plan, prepare and protect your home and family. Download your guide at www. pbctax.com. We’re happy to provide you with guides, just send a request to clientadvocate@ taxcollectorpbc.com. $2.77 Billion Collected Property tax season is now behind us and the final numbers are in. Our office collected $2.77 billion, or 91 percent of the $3.03 billion billed for the property tax season by the payment deadline on March 31. Taxpayers had 11 additional days to receive the 4 percent November discount because we opened collections early. More than 82 percent of the $2.77 billion collected was received in November. Here’s how the discounts match-up: Date Discount Oct. 2 – Dec. 2 4% Dec. 3 – Dec. 31 3% Jan. 1 – Jan. 31 2% Feb. 1 – Feb. 28 1% Mar. 1 – Mar. 31 Totals # of Properties 468,622 58,019 20,674 15,051 53,097 615,463 Total Collected $2,289,355,840 187,071,199 85,792,489 52,305,300 155,435,841 2,769,960,699 As of April 1, 35,479 tax bills were delinquent, representing $109 million in uncollected revenue. Florida law requires tax collectors hold an annual sale to recover uncollected taxes, interest and fees. Learn more at www.palmbeachfl.realtaxlien.com. Summer Fun With SunPass SunPass is a great gift for anyone planning a road trip this summer or a graduate headed off to college. SunPass saves time and money when driving on any toll road and most bridges throughout Florida, and users always pay the lowest toll fees available. You can also use SunPass to pay for parking at most Florida airports. Purchase yours at any of our eight service centers. Pocket-Sized Preparation June 1 is the first day of the Atlantic hurricane season and while experts are predicting a mild season with just nine named storms (three hurricanes, one of them major), we want you to be prepared. If you’ve lived in Palm Beach County long enough, you know that Fishing For Father’s Day Does your dad love to fish? If so, why not take dad fishing for Father’s Day (June 15). Our office issues fresh and saltwater fishing licenses, hunting licenses, waterfowl stamps, and game management permits. Purchase your license in our service centers or save time by purchasing online at www.pbctax.com/ hunting-fishing. If you’ll be doing your fishing by boat and need to renew your boat and trailer registration, we do that too! Renew just in time for summer, online or in person. IPP Participants: Your Payment Is Due! If you signed up for the Installment Payment Plan (IPP) you’ll receive your first installment bill this month. Be sure to pay this first installment by June 30 to remain on the plan. The deadline to join IPP was April 30. If you’d like to be on the plan next year, submit an application online at www.pbctax.com/installment-payment-plan or pick-up an application at any service center. Paying online is the most convenient way to pay. Simply visit www.pbctax.com/payonline, search for the property, view the bill and pay! We have tips and a short video to guide you through our secure payment process. We’ve recently added a double entry feature for account numbers to help you avoid payment errors. Renting Your Home Or Know Someone Who Is? We live in a vacation destination and many seasonal residents rent out their homes and condos for the summer. The 5 percent Tourist Development Tax (TDT) is collected on any unit rented or leased in Palm Beach County for six months or less. If you plan to rent your residence this summer, you must first register with our office. If you know someone who is evading this tax, let us know. Report it online and remain anonymous. Visit www.pbctax. com/tourist-development-tax to learn more. Wishing all fathers a Happy Father’s Day! Best Regards, Anne June 2014 Page 6, PGA C.A.N.! All Aboard Florida: A Real Concern To Us All By Eric Jablin, Vice Mayor City of Palm Beach Gardens All Aboard Florida’s (AAB) plan to bring passenger rail service from Orlando to Miami is something that will affect us all and we should all be concerned about. The widening of the Panama Canal which will be completed in the next two years will double the capacity of the canal allowing post Panamax ships (super container ships) to pass through from west to east. That will bring a deluge of freight that has to be moved through our state to markets in the northeast. The double tracking of the right of way along the FEC tracks to make passenger service a reality is basically a ploy to get federal loan guarantees for the financing of a very lucrative freight business. The FEC presently moves 12 to 14 freight trains a day up the track. The company, on its own Web site, projects that freight traffic will double from 12 to 14 trains daily to 28 trains a day when the project is complete. These trains are around two miles long and move very slowly. They can take up to five minutes to clear an intersection which will occur 28 times a day. If you add that to the 32 passenger trains they propose; that’s a lot of cars, trucks and emergency vehicles waiting to cross the tracks every day not to mention the boat traffic across the New River in Ft. Lauderdale, the Loxahatchee River in Jupiter /Tequesta and the St. Lucie River. This project has been touted by AAF as a boon to the economy of Florida, however the only communities that will see any real benefits from AAF are the four cities that have stops along the way. The rest of us will have to put up with more noise and real safety problems. To be practical The FEC has been a part of the state of Florida for more than 100 years and to be fair it has brought huge economic benefits to our state. I do not believe nor do I want the railroad to go away but hopefully enough pressure can be brought to bear to make them bend to the very real concerns of the communities that they roll through. What Is Being Done To Date Because FECI is a private corporation which owns the right of way, FECI would not have to undergo any government permitting if it sought private financing in order to build the infrastructure it needs to operate the new service. However, because it has applied for a $1.5 billion RRIF loan (Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing) from the FRA (Federal Railway Administration) it must adhere to some level of public scrutiny. FECI (Florida East Coast Industries) is in the process of issuing an (EIS) Environmental Impact Statement which is required in order to qualify for a RRIF loan. The EIS is expected to be issued in late May or early June. The public then has 75 days to respond with its questions which the applicant must answer to satisfy all legitimate concerns. The FRA then has 90 days to either issue or deny the loan based on whether the FRA deems the application complete. As the public becomes more aware of this project, groups have started to form that are asking more questions and demanding more answers. “Not All Aboard Florida” is one of these groups which has had many public meetings, has a Web site and has collected over 10,000 signatures in opposition to this project. The Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach Specialzing In Teacup, Toy & Designer Breed Puppies Designer Couture & Luxury Accessories For Your Pampered Pooch We Have a Full Boutique w/Carriers, Clothing, Dog Beds, Furniture, Collars, Leashes, Strollers & Toys Palm Beach Gardens: 10965 N. Military Tr. Attention Dog Owners (Publix Shopping Center, Corner of PGA Blvd. & Military Tr. In Between the Outback & Paddy Mac’s) It is your responsibility to pick up after your dog. It’s the law. Some of you have been negligent in doing so. Please keep our P.G.A. Community beautiful! 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All these groups are now at the table, talking to each other and are in the process of forming one large effort to bring FECI to the table to meet the concerns of the community at large. All this is happening very quickly. I have been attending meetings and sitting at the table to help protect the interests of our residents and our businesses. I know many of you have written me and are concerned about the movement of freight from the FEC to the CSX tracks. That would not be a real solution either. Ultimately what I would like to see accomplished is to be able to limit the amount of freight that rolls through our city which has the real potential to harm our community. If we are successful we will ensure that our east/west grade crossings will not be obstructed any more then they are today and quiet zones will be put in place to improve our quality of life. This will not be easy because the FRA is hyper biased in favor of railroads. I will continue to monitor this and keep you informed. FREE ESTIMATES John Snider Resident Of PGA National Since ‘86 Mobile #346-6820 • FAX # 625-9157 State License #CGC 059762 ANY SIZE JOB June 2014 PGA C.A.N.!, Page 7 News From Devonshire At PGA National Devonshire Partners With Habitat For Humanity ReStore As future residents at Devonshire at PGA National select an apartment home at the Palm Beach Gardens retirement community, they are able to make a variety of interior selections for their new home from paint color to new appliances to lighting options. In turn, older appliances and fixtures in the apartment are often removed and replaced with new selections per an incoming resident’s preferences. As a result, a beneficial community partnership has been established between Devonshire and Habitat for Humanity ReStore of Palm Beach County. “When a new resident chooses the Devonshire lifestyle, our goal is to ensure they truly feel at home, starting with their own apartment,” said Michelle Wartgow, sales associate at Devonshire. “Incoming residents have the opportunity to select new features in their apartment home, which allows us in turn to donate formerly used appliances and fixtures in the apartment to Habitat for Humanity ReStore.” This year, Devonshire has already donated more than 100 appliances to Habitat for Humanity ReStore from refrigerators and dishwashers to washing machines and microwaves. The organization also removes My Physical Therapy Is Complete Now What? By Brett Richman, RPT If you have spoken to your therapist and/ or doctor, you already know the answer. Your rehabilitation is not finished just because you graduated from formal physical therapy. To maintain the level of function that you achieved through physical therapy, and to continue your functional improvement, it is important that you continue a program of physical training several times a week. Continued improvement can be accomplished through a home exercise program, a therapist supervised wellness program, gym programs or personal training. Home Exercise Program Prior to completion of your physical therapy program, you should be given a home exercise program. You should receive detailed exercise sheets with easy to understand pictures to guide you through your home exercise program. You might even receive exercise equipment like elastic bands to help facilitate home exercise. Always follow the recommendations of your therapist with respect to limitations or restrictions. Wellness Programs For those of you that are ready for a gym setting, but are not comfortable returning to a big gym environment this option works well. This program allows you to use a physical therapy center as a gym with the comfort of knowing that trained professionals are “watching you.” These professionals will correct you if an exercise is being performed incorrectly, assist you on and off machines, and aid in a program progression that will lead you to meet your goals, while ensuring that you are not engaging in exercises that might hurt you or cause a regression of your therapy goals. Wellness programs vary in length. Most insurances do not pay for wellness programs and as such they are usually paid for by you on a monthly basis, like a gym. Prices vary depending on the center. Wellness programs are a great way to wean yourself towards workout independence in a safe and friendly environment. Personal Training Personal training has come a long way in recent years. Today’s trainers are better educated in a variety of new exercise styles and techniques that will get you stronger, faster and more flexible than you do on your own. However, most training certification programs do not teach trainers how to safely work with individuals with injuries or post-therapy restrictions. Working with a trainer inexperienced in post-therapy training can place you at risk of re-injury. Be Your Own Advocate! Remember, you spent time selecting a surgeon and you did the same when choosing a physical therapy center. Follow up with the same care when selecting your personal trainer. Ask questions. Ask the trainer: • Have they been trained on how to work with individuals with your diagnosis or surgery? • Are they familiar with the limitations or restrictions associated with your diagnosis and how to train efficiently and safely with you? Whichever method of continued physical training you choose - DO IT! The goal of physical therapy and continued training is to maximize your physical capabilities to keep you involved in community and recreational sporting activities. Post Physical Therapy Personal Training At Fairway Physical Therapy At Fairway Physical Therapy we are committed to your continued recovery and improvement even after you have completed your rehabilitation so that you may safely enjoy and embrace the physically active lifestyle you have always enjoyed. • Your personal exercise program is designed by a physical therapist (PT/PTA) in conjunction with a personal trainer. Together they gauge your current capabilities and personal training needs to formulate your comprehensive personal training program. • One-on-one personal training sessions with a certified personal trainer who has been supervised and trained by a licensed physical therapist in meeting post-rehabilitation needs and restrictions. Wellness programs available. F AIRWAY PHYSICAL THERAPY Specializing in Physical Therapy for Orthopedic and Neurological Disorders 7100 Fairway Dr., PBG, FL 33418 561.775.7775 Representatives from Habitat for Humanity ReStore of Palm Beach County load donations from Devonshire at PGA National. Photo by Michelle Wartgow and conveys other apartment items like countertops, window treatments, and lighting fixtures. Habitat for Humanity ReStore sells new and gently used donations, providing a more affordable avenue for home improvement projects and simultaneously keeping the items out of landfills. “We truly appreciate our relationship with Devonshire at PGA National,” said Peter Gates, director of retail operations at Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County. “We know that our partnership will continue to grow and be a driving force in helping us to provide affordable housing to those in need in Palm Beach County.” Wendy Paige Named New Director Of Sales At Devonshire At PGA National We n d y P a i g e has recently been named the new director of sales for Devonshire at PGA National, an Erickson Living retirement community in Palm Beach Gardens. Paige brings 25 years of sales and management experience to the community. As the director of Wendy Paige sales at Devonshire, Paige will directly lead the effort in identifying sales-related goals, implementing and managing sales and marketing programs, and overseeing the strategies and processes used in reaching occupancy targets for the 327 independent living apartment homes at the community. “The lifestyle offered to residents at Devonshire is truly exceptional,” said Paige. “I’m looking forward to introducing the community to incoming residents as well as working with current residents and staff in achieving the shared goal of attracting new neighbors to Devonshire.” Prior to joining Devonshire, Paige had been the sales and marketing director at the Prosperity Oaks senior living community in Palm Beach Gardens since 2009. In that position, she was responsible for achieving occupancy targets in independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Since 1979, Paige has worked in a variety of sales capacities and has proven experience hiring, training and developing teams that meet sales goals and execute successful marketing plans. Paige has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Denver with an emphasis in graphic design and marketing. About Devonshire At PGA National Devonshire at PGA National, one of 17 retirement communities managed by Erickson Living, is located in Palm Beach Gardens. The life care community comprises 327 independent living apartment homes and 124 luxurious residences for assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care and rehabilitative care. A variety of unique amenities are available to residents including valet services, concierge support, and premier dining venues. Additionally, residents can enjoy PGA National Resort & Spa’s first-class services and sports facilities. More information about Devonshire can be found at www.devonshirepga.com. Page 8, PGA C.A.N.! June 2014 Sports Carnival At PGA National Report and Photos by Penny Sheltz i9 Sports and Macaroni Kid Palm Beach Gardens/Jupiter teamed up with PGA National Resort & Spa to produce an amazing Sports Carnival! Dancing The Sports Carnival team welcomes guests Families of all ages were invited to participate in a fun-filled day of physical activity and carnival-style entertainment. Amusements included: sports interactive games, golf activities, bounce houses, rock climbing, trampoline and bungee jumping! Plus: •Balloon Artists •Face Painting •Kids Character Meet & Greets •Food and Beverage and much more! Food trucks serve lunch NG Youngsters learn golf Now Accepting Listings For 2014 Peggy Bauer (561) 371-7763 E ’EST VILLA D SOLD IN 7 DAYS! Call me and I can do the same for you! STI I L W NE This wonderful home is situated in one of the most prestigious neighborhoods of BallenIsle. As you enter this gracious home you feel the elegance that comes with such a lovely home. Three bedrooms plus den and family room and wonderful screened pool and patio are what you always wanted with your move to a wonderfully gated golf community. Offered at $582,000. Peg Bauer (561) 371-7763. TION EDUC R E G U H You are being offered an incredible opportunity to own a beautiful 2,500+ sq. ft. 3-4 bedroom home with a truly magnificent unobstructed lake & golf course view that would be hard to find in million dollar homes. This home is for sale at $100,000 plus savings paid $351,000, added $40,000 + custom pool landscaping. Plus must see golf cart included $249,900. HUGE REDUCTION FROM $194K TO $186K Mecca and Greg Dayka with Ben and his cute balloon hat and Lauren and her funny monkey Sports Carnival At PGA National on page 9 Fabulous water views from this beautifully furnished upstairs unit in the awesome location within the heart of PGA. 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, eat in kitchen laundry room and living, dining room combination leads to gracious living with a wonderful screened veranda and don’t forget the water view. A community pool and lots of parking makes life very easy and very safe because it is a gated community offered at $186,000. Call Peggy for a private showing. FABULOUS VILLA D’ESTE. Mediterranean villa in a Tuscan setting in paradise. Paver streets, fountains throughout and gas streetlights turn Villa D’Este into an Italian landscape. This fab single family 3 bedroom, 2 bath and 1 car garage home comes with huge screened patio that sits right on the golf course with endless golf and water view. Large open floor plan and wonderful community pool all make this an outstanding value at $349,000. Call Peggy today! June 2014 PGA C.A.N.!, Page 9 Sports Carnival At PGA National from page 8 Everyone has fun at the Sports Carnival Kids love meeting the characters Kids Character Meet & Greet Lots of bubbles Roger Dean’s Hammerhead Shark The Singles Scene Column© By Popular Demand: Five Types of Singles Summer 2014 is here & the HEAT is ON. What type of single are YOU? By Kelly Leary ©, M.S. President & Founder of Revolution Dating The Curmudgeon Single: This type may be single, divorced or widowed. Key traits: cranky, negative, grouchy...in some ways even unlovable. There may be a sense of desire for another completely “out of their league” which exaggerates their bad attitude...as they are never satisfied. Likelihood of resuming a relationship...slim to none. Open to change...minimal. This male or female may have been cheated on or took a large financial hit in life and never recovered. This person can be helped with some therapy or a complete change of attitude. However, a “revolution” becomes less likely with age. If this is you, get moving while you “still got it.” The HopeFULL Romantic: Luckily “most” of the people I meet in my office are this type. This male or female has felt love more than once. They have also felt heart ache...but they continue to love again...and they almost always do! WHY? Because they believe in love AND they know they are lovable. This person knows the benefits of love will ALWAYS outweigh the risks. Single, divorced, or widowed of ALL AGES...this person has a high success rate and the odds are in their favor. This person can be alone, but their ultimate desire is to find a special person to share their life. The Lucy Goosey: Typically female. Often found in bars or online dating sites is rather desperate to find love. Most divorced or never married... 25 to 55. This woman jumps from man to man rapidly. She confuses physical aspects of intimacy with love and commitment and is often left with feelings of rejection, insecurity, and often jealousy...because she is rarely...if ever...the “chosen one.” She will date almost “anyone” who pays attention to her. The Even Steven: He is total mess. Commonly divorced or never married. Age 25 to 65. He is the male counterpart of Lucy Goosey. He wants love and intimacy but can’t seem to shake his past failures. This man blames women for all his failings, and suffers from great insecurity in and out of the bedroom. He may also over-compensate for his weakness by seeking multiple notches in his head board...to get “EVEN” with the opposite sex...trying to desperately make himself “whole” again. He is rarely successful and noncommittal when all is said and done. Most men like this prey in bars and online. The Past Life Blessed: Widow or widower of any age, although typically age 60 to 80+. This male or female had a special marriage. Has grieved appropriately and is now “ready to find new companionship.” However, they are comparing everyone they date to their late husband or wife. I have seen many widows and widowers find love again in my club...and if they can’t seem to shake the past...perhaps a few therapy sessions may help? My hats are off to those who have found the key to happy marriage...and I know... as with the “HOPEFULL ROMANTICS” that there can be a chapter after a death of spouse. The generation of seniors today given the right circumstances and opportunity...can really have a ball. I see it all the time! Let’s all enjoy this Summer of Love 2014! The world is in your hands...and happiness is a choice! Make a good one today! Please reserve your spot at our Hot Summer Nights Party on June 26th. The venue is AMAZING (TBA privately). Much Love to You & Yours, XOXO, Kelly Kelly Leary© has 23 years in the dating industry and a Master’s Degree in Psychology. She has been profiled by ABC News, The Palm Beach Post and other publications. All Revolution Dating members are prescreened first, including background checks. Professional member photos are taken by the staff. Revolution Dating is not online dating or blind dating. In addition to providing matchmaking services that make singles “UN-single” through their exclusive membership, Kelly also holds private singles events. For more information, please call (561) 630-XOXO (9696) or visit Revolution Dating at www. revolutiondating.com. Paid Advertisement Steve Dodson from Palm Beach Autographs shows a picture of Tim Tebow Fun games including baseball “Batter Up” Lots of fun balloon critters Page 10, PGA C.A.N.! June 2014 Qualifier For U.S. Open Golf Tournament By Marcia Dowd On May 2, the Club at Admiral’s Cove in Jupiter, was proud to host the first of 111 qualifying rounds for the 2014 U.S. Open Golf Tournament. Eighty-three golfers qualified, 58 professionals and 25 amateurs with a golf handicap index of 1.4 or better. The five players with the best scores go on to the Sectional Qualifiers. Adam Long of Jupiter finished first with Medallist Honors posting a 64 and Bobby Collins of Palm Beach Gardens and Curtis Thompson of Coral Springs tied for second place with a 66. Six players who had shot a 68 went into a playoff for the two remaining spots. Paul Scaletta (assistant pro at the Bears Club) and Richard Terga (teaching pro at The Breakers) secured the last two spots. The sectionals will take place June 2 in 10 locations with the U.S. Open being played at Pinehurst in North Carolina on Father’s Day weekend, June 12-15. Golf is a sport of individual challenges based on skill and honor spanning all ages and backgrounds. The following threesome is an example of this. Jerry Tucker from Stuart had just won the Senior South Florida Open and was proud to be the oldest participant in this event at age 64. Jerry had played in the U.S. Open in 1981 Players congratulating those advancing Officials and participants preparing for the playoff. Scoreboard Qualifier For U.S. Open Golf Tournament on page 11 Reliable, On Time & Done Right OSHA OSHA Trained Trained English English Speaking Speaking Supervisor Supervisor on on Every Every Job Job to to Ensure Ensure the the Highest Highest Quality Quality and and Superior Superior Clean-Up Clean-Up 561-844-4910 Full Liability and Workman’s Comp Insurance Coverage June 2014 Qualifier For U.S. Open Golf Tournament from page 10 PGA C.A.N.!, Page 11 PGA POA Jottings from page 1 and 1984 and made it to the sectionals as recently as three years ago. He proudly pointed out that he played in the Open two decades before fellow competitor Henry Dubiel was born! Henry Dubiel from North Palm Beach was the youngest player at age 13. He smiled as he said how proud he was to be able to compete at 13 and shooting a 77, which beat his older brother who didn’t compete until 14 and he shot 2011 PGA Champion Evan Bernie and Keegan Bradley 79! Rounding out this threesome was Rafael Chaves Baicel from Brazil, age 40, who had played in the World Cup Golf Tournament in 2011. This interesting trio was cheering each other on because in golf while you’re competing against each other, you want everyone to play their best. Other interesting facts regarding this event are: • The players came from 11 states and 11 different countries. • Forty-three members of Admiral’s Cove volunteered to shuttle the players around their club and were very proud hearing all the compliments regarding what wonderful shape the course and greens were in. • Volunteer Bernie, one of Admiral’s Cove golfers, has a current index lower than the necessary 1.4 to play in this event, but chose to volunteer. Having played in two qualifying rounds in the past, he shared his insights on the sport of honor where you play against yourself, the course and the elements. He said that over the years some of his best business deals and friendships were made on the golf course. • Bernie’s comment regarding golf and friendships was exemplified as Keegan Bradley, PGA tour professional and winner of the 2011 PGA Championship caddied the whole day for his friend Evan Bernie As you tune in to watch the final round on June 15, Father’s Day, may you appreciate the sport, the story behind each player and the journey they took to get there. are big ole meanies, but rather because fishing is a great “cover” for scoping out houses to break into. Only residents of PGA National and their guests are permitted to obtain a fishing license. The cost is $10 and, unless you are over the age of 65, a valid Florida fresh water-fishing license is required before you can get a POA license. POA fishing licenses are good for one year. If you see anyone fishing behind a home or on the golf course, please call PGA security at 627-1600. Ending In Thanks The POA Board implemented a program where Karen Warshaw (who is on the PGA POA Board and co-chair of the POA Maintenance Committee) is meeting with representatives from each community to offer “another set of eyes.” She is reviewing each association’s common areas and the owner’s lots and making recommendations for improvements without breaking the bank. In addition to numerous associations who have made improvements, many owners have joined the effort and have mulched the property, refreshed “tired” plants, trimmed trees and, in general, “spruced up.” It is amazing how great a community looks when the houses have their plants trimmed, healthy and mulched! The POA Board wanted to express their appreciation – Keep up the good work! Drainage Information From Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District Why do some yards flood after large quantities of rain? The simple answer is according to most approved drainage designs, some water is meant to be temporarily stored in public recreational areas, yard swale and streets. The excess surface water slowly drains to community lakes or on-site ponds via street and yard drainage grates and/or via swales, ditches and canals. The more complex answer is that each yard is different. Some yards have drainage swale areas. These are areas that are sloped to catch water and filter out pollutants as water is absorbed into the ground. Some yards direct water to the community drainage system as run-off with very little water retained in the yard. Familiarize yourself with how your yard was built to determine how water drains from your home. OUR ROOTS RUN DEEP Jean Kelly Babs Rhyne 561-371-9041 Stephanie Jenkins 561-389-4977 561-346-0727 BURWICK THE ISLAND PRESTON SPECTACULAR BEST DEAL ON THE PGA ISLAND! PGA NATIONAL BEST BUY! 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Custom home, two master suites, guest room, his/hers baths, open floor plan. Unique lanai with circular pool/fountain! Many extra features. $895,000. LINDA BAUGHMAN | 561.346.5105 CAROL RUTHFIELD | 561.762.4844 BUR W IC K GL E NW OOD Bill Russek 561.906.7185 brussek@ipre.com ipre.com/billrussek Rosemarie Caracciolo 561.385.8127 rcaracciolo@ipre.com ipre.com/rosemariecaracciolo Large 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath, 1-car garage townhome. Granite kitchen; screened patio; wood floors in foyer, living room, master bedroom (down) and 2nd bedroom. Light and bright. Soaring ceilings. Close to community pool. $289,000. HILARY GOLDBLATT | 561.762.0080 PATIO HOMES Award winning CBS 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath pool home with study and a playroom. Wide golf and lake views, 3-car garage. Paver drive. 4,972 square feet. $895,000. 2-story townhome with living area and convertible bedroom on first floor. 2 bedrooms and 2 baths on second floor. Private patio plus a great location! $179,000. BILL RUSSEK | 561.906.7185 CAROL RUTHFIELD | 561.762.4844 DIA MO ND HEAD GL E NW OOD Carol Ruthfield 561.762.4844 cruthfield@ipre.com ipre.com/carolineruthfield Jerry Gillen 561.389.3353 jgillen@ipre.com ipre.com/jerrygillen 2-bedroom, 2-bath, two-story townhome.Beautifully furnished and nicely updated. Excellent condition and situated overlooking the 10th and 18th fairway of the Fazio Golf Course. 1-car garage. $295,000. LINDA BAUGHMAN | 561.346.5105 Lake and wildlife views from this 3-bedroom, 3-bath all on 1 level! Built-ins. Murphy bed suite and office! A must see! It will not last! $525,000. CAROL RUTHFIELD | 561.762.4844 Wow!! This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath, 2-story townhome has a remodeled kitchen and is ready for you! Great living space, private shaded patio! It’s a must see and offered for $229,900. CAROL RUTHFIELD | 561.762.4844 I P R E . C O M / FA I R W AY Ted Shapiro 561.373.7100 tshapiro@ipre.com ipre.com/tedshapiro June 2014 Page 14, PGA C.A.N.! Police Foundation: Community Safety And Community Outreach By Tom Murphy The Sixth Annual Legacy Place Food and Wine Festival is history and the Police Foundation is grateful to the wonderful folks at Legacy Place for making us the beneficiary of their 2014 fundraiser. The festival was a celebration of food, wine, beer and spirits under a beautiful south Florida spring sky. The streets of Legacy Place came alive with samplings galore plus live music, games, entertainment and more. Over 30 restaurants participated in the event and there were a record 1,100 participants. One hundred percent of the proceeds of the evening went to the Police Foundation and totaled a startling $30,400. We are very grateful to our title sponsor, Legacy Place, for giving us this fundraising opportunity along with all of the people, sponsors and vendors who supported us. Also since last month’s article, the Police Foundation, in partnership with the city of Palm Beach Gardens, was honored to be the presenting sponsor of the inaugural “Gardens Cup.” This new golf tournament, held at the recently renovated Palm Beach Gardens Municipal Golf Course, had both a competitive and recreational element on some of the finest greens and fairways in south Florida. This community-outreach event raised funds for the city’s Spirit Team which supports local charities as well as recognizes city employees for their community service activities. Upcoming for the Police Foundation is our sponsorship of the “Palm Beach Gardens National Night Out” (NNO). Neighbors and communities across the nation celebrate “America’s Night Out Against Crime” annually and Palm Beach Gardens has been an active participant for over 15 years. NNO is a joint Police-Community Partnership designed to heighten crime prevention awareness, strengthen neighborhood spirit and camaraderie and to send a message to criminals letting them know that our neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. Here in Palm Beach Gardens the event will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. in front of city hall. Demonstrations by the Palm Beach Gardens Police Department’s SWAT Team, Motorcycle Unit and Police K9s are all in the plans. The Palm Beach Gardens Fire Department will also be participating and showcasing their equipment, training and tactics. Sgt. Paul Rogers, head of the Police Department’s Community Involvement Unit said that “This is an opportunity to promote awareness, safety and unity in our communities and to give crime a going away party!” The Police Foundation’s primary objective in these events is to promote community safety in Palm Beach Gardens for our residents, businesses and visitors. We do this by helping fund the vital training, equipment and technology needs of the police department as well as supporting community outreach and crime-prevention programs. Tom Murphy has been president of the Palm Beach Gardens Police Foundation Inc. since its inception in 2007. Before helping to form the foundation he was a marketing executive with the IBM Corporation and earlier a member of the Nassau County (NY) Police Department. HOUSE DOCTOR HOME SERVICES NO JOB TOO SMALL One call does it all! House Sitting Available References Available Call Rubin @ Home: Cell: 627-2377 346-2467 Looking For A Way To Reshape Your Life? Men and Women of All Ages Come Try - Your First Visit Is FREE! SPECIALS $200 for 20 Sessions Call Phil Now For Details 561-541-5074 Remember, You’re Not Fit, Unless You’re Phil Fit June 2014 PGA C.A.N.!, Page 15 Let Me Tell You Thoughts On Human Potential By Marie Pinschmidt Psychologist Abraham Maslow (1908–1970) has written, “A musician must make music, an artist must paint, a poet must write – if he is to be ultimately at peace with himself. What one can be, one must be.” The same holds true for any profession or occupation. The paramount question is simply how to get to “must.” Maslow spent his life researching health and human potential, emphasizing the study of healthy minds and successful systems rather than the abnormal and the ill. His interest was in the hierarchy of needs, self-actualizing persons, purposeful play and peak experiences. He saw human beings’ needs arranged like a ladder. The most basic needs, at the bottom, were physical – air, water, food, etc. Then came safety needs – security, stability and comfort. Next were social needs – acceptance, belonging and love. At the top were self-actualizing needs – the need to fulfill oneself and to become all one is capable of becoming. Maslow felt that unfulfilled needs, low on the ladder, inhibited one from climbing to the next step. Someone dying of thirst is not likely to write or paint. Those who managed the higher needs were self-actualizing people. These folks, he found are able to focus on problems outside themselves, have a clear sense of what is true and what is phony, and are spontaneous, creative, and not bound too strictly by social conventions. Maslow left us with a few ideas worth noting if we want to further evolve artistically or in any other endeavor: Systematically study, understand and neutralize the effects HEADACHES of lower needs. Accept the world in all of its complexity, mystery and ambiguity. Take cues from winners, not losers. Keep company with doers, not talkers. Play your personal game on as many levels as you’re able. Fall is love with your processes, innovations, dreams and higher ideals. Be sensitive to and welcome the arrival of peak experiences. Have no guilt when you see yourself becoming proactive and compulsive. Allow yourself to be swept up in your personal “must.” I would venture to say that few of us have lived up to our human potential for reasons known or unknown. Maslow asks, “Where was the human potential lost? How was it crippled?” A good question might be not why people reach their potential but why they do not, and on which rung of the ladder did they lose their footing. Peak experiences can be profound moments of love, understanding or happiness, when one feels more whole, alive, self-sufficient and more aware of truth, justice, harmony and goodness. If you have reached these peaks, then you are truly fortunate. If they have seemed to bypass you, then you might want to examine the “why.” You might discover you have reached the peak in more ways than one. If we haven’t discovered our “must,” we must keep searching and doing. Don’t despair if you haven’t reached the acme in the creative or professional arts, Maslow also said, “A first-rate soup is more creative than a second-rate painting.” I like that. www.mariepinschmidt.com MariePin001@comcast.net Reminder From The POA/ARC POA documents require that all residents apply for POA and HOA approval prior to making any changes to the exterior of your home, including but not limited to tree removal or planting, new landscaping, painting, roofing, additions or construction, fencing, hurricane shutters, impact glass, play equipment, garage door replacement or any other change, you must contact the PGA POA Architectural Review Committee for approval. Information and forms are available at www.pga-poa.com under the “Documents & Forms” heading or call 627-2800. 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Club News Palm Beach Gardens Garden Club Visits Cool Roses A visit to Cool Roses in West Palm Beach was the location of the Palm Beach Gardens Garden Club’s May 7 meeting. Rather than have Geoff Coolidge, owner of Cool Roses, come to the Lakeside Center in Palm Beach Gardens, members traveled to him to see the roses growing. He had sample flowers to pass around, but the informal setting allowed those who had traveled to his Elena and Stefan Ordentlich relax as they listen to Geoff Coolidge discuss care and choice of roses. Geoff Coolidge of Cool Roses welcomes garden club guests to his nursery. L Jan Warshauer, Elena Ordentlich and Vivian Cohen at Cool Roses in West Palm Beach. Club News on page 17 king for Business? Try our direct mailed community newspapers. Good news! 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Of course the season for roses is the reverse in the two locations, and there are many roses that can survive in Florida that would not in the northeast or Midwest and vice versa. For example, the David Austin and St. Patrick grow well in Florida while New Dawn and Peace roses are meant for the north. In Florida Fortuniana roses or their rootstock are assured success. Coolidge’s advice: “Find a rose you like best and go with it.” Another thing to know is that antique roses or old roses have been around for 200 years, so they have the best chance of growing well. There are also modern roses with many classifications. Grafted roses grow faster and have larger roses. All roses need at least four and a half hours of direct sun, water (but not too much), and fertilizer. However if roses are in pots inside a screen enclosure, fertilizer doesn’t help them. Roses do grow easily in pots, but every year they need to come out of their pots and half their roots must be cut off. Otherwise eventually the whole pot will be roots only. In Florida roses cannot be cut back from May to late October. After October only cut off the flower if that’s all you want until the weather is cooler. Mulch is good for roses to keep moisture in the roots, but don’t let the mulch touch the plant. Insects chew the mulch and can easily travel to the rose if it’s too close. After the final cutting before May, low nitrogen or Epsom salt can be fed to the rose for summer. Many hybrid roses are disease resistant. Contact Geoff Coolidge for more information or to visit his nursery. We are not the same. Don’t treat us the same. Just a section of roses found at the Cool Roses nursery. The final meeting of the PBGGC this season is on June 4 at 7 p.m. in the Lakeside Center off Military Trail. Four scholarships will be awarded to horticulture students from Palm Beach State College. Laurie Albrecht will also discuss Florida Friendly Yards. Call (561) 776-9408 for more information about membership and the club. AAUW Has A Successful Scholarship Benefit Luncheon By Doris Karlik, Public Relations Chairman Hanley Center’s age and gender specific addiction treatment utilizes the most advanced research in the disease of addiction. Hanley Center, The Center of Excellence for over 25 years. To learn more, call now. Speak in total confidence to a Hanley Center Patient Liaison. Older Adult | Baby Boomer | Women | Men | Families | Outpatient West Palm Beach | Vero Beach | 877.369.0104 | HanleyCenter.org Speaker Dr. Laura Niedernhofer and president of foundation Cheryll Plotkin Gloria Kaplan, vice president of foundation, with husband Ira Club News on page 18 Page 18, PGA C.A.N.! June 2014 Club News from page 17 Treasurer Diane Karlik-Lynch and Branch Secretary Barbara Quirk. Diane won the money hat. The Northern Palm Beach County Branch – AAUW held its 34th annual benefit luncheon at Jonathan’s Landing Golf Club on Saturday, Feb. 22. Ninety-nine attendees helped raised over $4,000 for scholarships. Marcy Fine chaired the event assisted by Liz Shapiro. Diane Karlik-Lynch won the money hat which supported the Doris Karlik local scholarships fund. Gloria Kaplan gave an inspiring invocation followed by the introduction of our guest speaker by Cheryll Plotkin. Dr. Laura Niedernhofer spoke about the 10-year history of Scripps Florida Research Institute. Niedernhofer’s research is on DNA damage which is the primary reason that aging occurs. She hopes to uncover ways for us to lead higher quality lives. Both the local and national scholarship funds benefited by this successful event. Becky Mercer, Suzanne Valentage, Doris Karlik and Carolyn Foster Exchangettes Raise Over $5,800 For Community Charities By Doris Karlik, Public Relations Chairman The Exchangettes of the Northern Palm Beaches held a successful fundraiser on April 12 at Frenchman’s Reserve. Co-chairs for this annual breakfast/fashion show were: Linda Leet and Joan Mills. Harbor Boutique did the fashions with the following club models: Judy Craddock, Eileen Dawson, Joan Mills, Barbara Davis, Sille Maiste, Linda Leet, Ann Lufft, Kristen Coleman and Sarah Herritt. The theme “Sharing Good Fortune” was carried out with over 30 baskets, three grand prizes, five gift cards and oriental centerpieces. We wish to thank all area businesses who helped support this event in addition to our generous members. Club News on page 19 2014 SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE June 2-6: Baseball Skills Camp & Rookie Camp June 9-13: Baseball Skills Camp June 16-20: Baseball Skills Camp June 23-27: Baseball Skills Camp July 14-18: Baseball Skills Camp July 28-30: Pitching mini-camp July 31-Aug. 2: Hitting mini-camp Aug. 11-15: Baseball Skills Camp Celebrating 15 years! June 2014 PGA C.A.N.!, Page 19 Club News from page 18 For more information, c a l l P re s i d e n t A rd a t h Widmann at 776-9081. Thank you. Models: Judy Craddock, Eileen Dawson, Joan Mills, Barbara Davis and Sille Maiste, Linda Leet, Ann Lufft, Kristen Coleman and Sarah Herritt Linda Leet, Joan Mills, co-chairs A display of baskets for raffles Club News on page 20 Terri Williams Invites you to experience the ultimate in hair styling: Perms Color Highlights Hair Cutting Up Dos Thermal Straightening LA Fitness Plaza 694-7740 Direct Line Cell 315-3735 June 2014 Page 20, PGA C.A.N.! Club News from page 19 The Palm Beach Gardens Historical Society Is ‘Going To The Dogs’ The Palm Beach Gardens Historical Society is going to the dogs to celebrate Founders Day, the 55th anniversary of the founding of the city of Palm Beach Gardens. The society will not have an Enrichment Program in June, but will be enjoying lunch and afternoon at the Palm Beach Kennel Club. A race will be named in honor of the celebration. The date is Saturday, June 21. Lunch will be served in the Paddock Room at noon, with races starting at 1 p.m. The price is $25/person which includes: admission, racing program, tip sheet, choice of lunch entree (grilled chicken breast sandwich, deluxe club sandwich or chicken Caesar salad, dessert, coffee, tea or soda), taxes and gratuity for the lunch. Parking is additional at $1 for general and $3 for valet. A gift of recognition for their third presentation to the PBG Historical Society Enrichment Programs is shown here being presented by Society Chairman Don Kiselewski. Also, he is presenting Bert Premuroso and Harvey E. Oyer, III, with the Society Speaker’s Plaque on which their name is engraved along with other past speakers. This plaque hangs at the society building for all to see. At the May Enrichment Program, Harvey E. Oyer, III gave a presentation on his latest book, “Charlie Pierce ... The Last Calusa.” Oyer was kind enough to bring copies of all three of his books which he autographed. 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TODAY FOR YOUR COMPUTER NEEDS! For more information regarding this June 21 outing to the dogs and to reserve your spot, please call Arline Kiselewski at (561) 622-6156 or Ken Kelly at (561) 626-0235, and mail your check, along with your meal selection, made out to the Society to Palm Beach Gardens Historical Society, P.O. Box 30183, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33420. For more information about the society, please visit the organization’s Web site at www. PBGHistoricalSociety.org. Here you will find a membership application and a listing of events and happenings occurring with the society. Or, you may call Chairman Don Kiselewski, at (561) 622-8538, with any questions you might have. June 2014 PGA C.A.N.!, Page 21 Lasagna With A Great Bottle Of Wine By Glenn Sudnick, Certified Sommelier Lasagna is a classic Italian casserole dish. There are some discussions where the origin of the dish is from. Some say it comes from ancient Greece word “laganon” which is a flat sheet of pasta dough cut into strips. The other theory suggests the word lasagna comes from the Greek “lasana”or “lasanon” meaning trivet (an object placed between the serving dish and dining table) or stand for a pot. The Romans borrowed the word as “lasanum” in Latin meaning cooking pot. The Italians used the word to refer to the dish in which the lasagna is made. Later, the name of the food took on the name of the serving dish. When I was a child I remember my aunt making a dish of lasagna and placing it on dining table in front of the family. I remember it as though it was yesterday. By the time I went back for a third helping it was gone. I wish she had cut me a bigger piece of lasagna. Lasagna Together, we’ll create a blueprint to guide your financial life. Get the guidance you need to navigate the financial world. At Northwestern Mutual, we take a disciplined and balanced approach to financial planning. 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The sauce includes all of the best ingredients including choice U S D A m e a t Rocca della Macie Riserva and tomatoes with basil, fennel and finely chopped garlic and onion – all slowly simmered over 10 to 12 hours. It is definitely a classic from old world tradition. There are no additives or preservatives and is Gluten-free. I paired the lasagna with a bottle of Rocca della Macie Riserva Chianti Classico 2007. It is aged in French oak for 24 months. Red sauce Spumoni FREE Haircut With Any Color This wine is intense with blueberries, blackberries, dried spices and a long satisfying finish. This wine can definitely be appreciated by those in the know. Since the heat is now upon us, I decided to end this great meal with an Italian spumoni. This is a classic ice cream with candied cherries, pistachio, chocolate, strawberry and vanilla layered to imperfection. That is what makes it so much fun. To all of our readers, this is a time of year to enjoy all of the season’s festivities. Buon Appetito! Glenn TheSudnickWinePress.com Advertise, Send Articles. Check out our Web site! www.seabreezepublications.com or call 746-3244 June 2014 Page 22, PGA C.A.N.! Sixth Annual Food And Wine Festival Legacy Place Report and Photos by Penny Sheltz Food lovers, wine lovers and their friends celebrated at the Sixth Annual Legacy Place Food and Wine Festival. The fun filled evening with movers and shakers from Palm Beach County enjoyed the outstanding food from some of the county’s finest restaurants ... along with a fantastic array of fine wines. Yes, Legacy Place was alive with food and Sponsors were appreciated drink samplings galore from the area’s best restaurants and included live music, entertainment and much, much more! Pat Hughley and Art Milstein represent the PBG Police Foundation Welcome to the Sixth Annual Food and Wine Festival Ticket sales benefited the Palm Beach Gardens Police Foundation. 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By Jay Lee, Computer/ IT Professional So you’ve had your current computer for a while. It seems to serve your purposes fine, but you do notice it’s getting slower to do the same tasks you have been doing for years. Is the computer infected, or is it just too slow in today’s multimedia heavy world? If you are to get a new system, do you get a desktop with Windows 8 or 7? Laptop? A Mac? Sometimes the simplest of questions seem difficult when you don’t have all the facts. I can tell you in today’s world, for just emails and the web, a dual core processor at 2.0GHz, 4GB DDR3 RAM and a 320GB hard drive should still serve your purposes fine, but this info may not help you at all. Windows 8 is the latest operating system but is it worth sacrificing your familiarity with Windows 7, or is there a better solution? Should you get more computer for your money by getting a desktop instead of a laptop? If you don’t travel with your laptop, you probably don’t need one. And then about Macs... so many of their users rave about how their computers never get viruses and everything is so easy, but that is not always true. Macs can get spyware and viruses just like a PC. Also, Macs are not “easier” to use than PCs ... they just funnel you into easy but sometimes non-intuitive processes that are great if they work, but when they don’t, it can be frustrating as well. Bottom line, if your computer is over 5 years old and running slowly, it would be more cost effective to just get a new one. Keeping the old one means making more efforts to clean it as well as having a higher probability of part failures, like the hard drive. That can cost you more than $200 to replace and transfer all your old data over ... back into the old computer with old aging parts. Jay has been helping people with their computers for over 2 decades, from NYC to the Palm Beaches. 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Not responsible for typographical errors. Subject to change in manufacturer programs and incentives. See an Audi Brand Specialist for details. June 2014 PGA C.A.N.!, Page 25 Community News Section B Great Britain’s Northern Treasures ... By Don Kiselewski, MCC, D.S. Palm Beach Gardens Travel Leaders From the Lake District of England’s north to the Hebrides of Scotland lie some of the most intriguing landscape on earth. A turbulent geological history has given the region some of Britain’s most varied and dramatic scenery. With the splendor comes the downside ... this area also receives the harshest weather in Europe. Over 18 million people visit the Lake District annually. It has become the favorite of the landscape painters, not only because of its natural beauty, but also because of the numerous structures that remain from bygone centuries that dot the hillsides. The Normans built many religious houses here and William II created estates for English Barons. Today, the British National Trust is the most important landowner in the district. The placid atmosphere that prevails in the Lake District is quite contrary to its early history. From the Roman occupation in the Middle Ages, this northwestern portion of England was in constant turbulence, as successive kings and rulers fought over the territory. The remains of Celtic monuments, stately homes, monastic ruins and relics of the Roman occupation continue to thrill today’s historians. Beautiful Finger Lakes caught between wooded hillsides create the natural scenery that outweighs the man made attractions that remain in the district. The waters of the Lake District, as the lakes are referred to in Britain, lie within a 60-mile diameter circle lying in the upper corner of England, just below Carlisle, England. The geological upheavals, that created the area, left rugged hills ... four peaks higher than 1,000 meters. Carlisle was one of the major towns along Hadrian’s Wall. The wall was constructed on the orders of Emperor Hadrian, and ran across Britain, coast to coast. It began some 73 miles from a point west of Carlisle, across the northern portion of the island, to Newcastle. Started in 120 A.D., the wall was built as a fortification that marked the northern limit of England and the northwestern boundary of the Roman Empire. Roman troops were stationed in fortresses that were about five-miles apart. The troops were there to keep the naked Scottish armies from invading to the south. Abandoned in 383 A.D., the National Trust now owns the remains of the wall. Abandoning the wall’s use some 1,600 years ago as a The entrance to Edinburgh Castle military obstacle, allowed the Scots to migrate into England. The wall, and the imaginary barrier that it represents, was perhaps the impetus that produced the rare breed of individuals that remain on the northern side of the wall. Scots are extremely proud of their land from the desolate Cullin Ridge of Skye ... the sparkling lochs which dissect the land ... to the rolling lowlands that abut Hadrian’s Wall. The land and Scottish history has taught self-reliance and produced some of Britain’s boldest explorers, finest soldiers and most discerning industrialists. Scots are proud to count among their ranks such men as James Watt, the designer of the first steam engine, which powered the industrial revolution. In medicine, Scots like James Simpson, who discovered the anesthetic qualities of chloroform and all can thank Alexander Flaming for his discovery of penicillin. Explorers also stem from Scotland ... Robert Scott of the Antarctic and African missionary, David Livingstone (I presume?). Probably best known for business judgments, Scots have made their mark in the world. Both the Bank of England and the Royal Bank of France, were founded by Scots, and Andrew Carnegie, another Scot, created one of America’s largest business empires. With a population of only one-fifth of that of England A stone bridge which crosses one of the many roaring rivers in Scotland and Wales, Scotland has vast tracts of untenanted land that abound in game. Hiking and fishing are two of the more popular sports of the country. However, no mention of Scotland can be made without remarking about their national game, golf. The game was pioneered at the sandy links around St. Andrews ... just a few miles from Edinburgh. The earliest records of the game dates from 35 years before Columbus discovered America (1457). Actually, James II banned the game that year on the grounds that it was disturbing his archery practice. Perhaps the first of the golf jokes, about the dedication of players, stemmed from Mary, Queen of Scots, playing the game in 1558, immediately after the murder of her husband Damley. This coupled with a few other indiscretions caused her to lose her crown and 20 years later, her head. A union was formed between England and Scotland in 1707 due to the efforts of the Scottish king. Governed from London, the six million Scots are proud of their separate identity and their own system of law, education and local administrations. Although united for governance, the nation is fragmented and non-homogenous. Its main differences are traditional, stemming from the Gaelic-speaking Highlanders and the Lowlanders who spoke Scots, a form of English, now extinct. A smidgen of Gaelic has survived today centered in the Western Isles, and most people speak one of the many dialects of a richly accented English. In the far north, a lesser Norse heritage still exists. Shetlanders still celebrate the Viking Fire Festivals, marking the return of the sun. Besides language, there are other differences separating the Lowlands and Highlands of Scotland. In the traditional separation of the two areas, there is plenty of upland wild country included in the lowlands, when the line is drawn between Loch Lomond to Stonehaven. south of this boundary lay the Lowlands. It is the region that exemplifies the diversity of Scotland’s magnificent scenery. Here wooded valleys and winding rivers melt into the stern moorland hill. Lively little fishing villages cling to the rocky East Coast, while the West (Clyde) Coast and its islands are dotted with vacation towns. The Trossachs Mountains lie inland and bring romance to Loch Lomond and the surrounding area. Spectacular mountains and glens, bordered by a wellworn coastline, which is protected by lonely islands, is the epitome of Scottish Highland scenery. For over 1,000 years, Celtic Highland Society was founded on the clan system, built on family ties to create loyal groups depending on a feudal chief. These clans where eventually broken up by the English after 1746, with the defeat of the Jacobite attempt on the British Crown, led by Bonnie Prince Charles. More than half of the people of the Highlands and surrounding islands Great Britain’s Northern Treasures ... on page 26 Page 26, PGA C.A.N.! June 2014 Great Britain’s Northern Treasures from page 25 Glasgow Scotland Reflecting pool and garden at Port Merion. Wales live in communities of less than 1,000 people. However, today thriving businesses of oil, fishing, handicrafts and let’s not forget whisky (scotch), are now helping these small communities to grow. Rich heritage ... dramatic beauty ... impressive structures ... proud people ... and classic hospitality are but a few of the experiences awaiting the traveler to the northern portion of Britain. Writing from his own personal experiences Don Kiselewski has traveled in 122 countries and cruised the oceans, seas and rivers of the world. His family-owned and operated agency, Palm Beach Gardens Travel Leaders, is located at Mirasol Town Square, 11360 N. Jog Road Building A, Suite 102-6, Palm Beach Gardens, 33418. The agency has been serving the travel needs of the area for over a quarter century. Contact him at 694-9696 or Aussie@PBGTravel.com. Arms displayed in the castle. One of many passages, called "close" from the top of Miracle Mile down the Edinburgh Castle hill. Family owned & operated since 1988 Scott and Janet Truesdale Sailing on Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas – April 2014 Now located at 11360 Jog Road, Bldg. A Suite 102-6 Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33418 Info@PBGTravel.com TravelLeaders.com/PBGFL 694-9696 “We help you see the world. . .” June 2014 PGA C.A.N.!, Page 27 A Record Crowd At Legacy Place Food & Wine Festival Raises Funds For Palm Beach Gardens Police Foundation the purchase of vital equipment, training and technology for the Palm Beach Gardens Police Department as well as community outreach and crime-prevention programs. For more information, call the foundation office at (561) 799-4440. Volunteers Julia Harvey, Ashley Reback, Natalie Ceparano and Tom Singleton A record crowd of more than 1,100 guests wined and dined along the streets of Legacy Place while raising money for a charitable cause at The Sixth Annual Legacy Place Food & Wine Festival, held April 24. The event raised a total of $30,400 to benefit the Palm Beach Gardens Police Foundation. More than 30 restaurants and wine and beverage suppliers participated in the affair with additional booths that showcased dessert vendors, radio stations, sponsors, a band, and even a food truck from PGA National Resort and Spa. “We are very grateful to our presenting sponsor, Legacy Place, for giving us this fundraising opportunity along with all of the people, sponsors and vendors who supported us,” said Tom Murphy, president of the Palm Beach Gardens Police Foundation. “It was wonderful watching our guests having a good time while enjoying unlimited samples from our participating restaurants and wine and beverage vendors.” Sponsors included: Legacy Place, Total Wine & More, PGA National Resort & Spa, Braman Motorcars, FPL, Florida Weekly, Capital Grille, Pier 1 Imports, Gold Coast Beverages, Tease Me Tequila, KOOL 105.5 and WILD 95.5, WPBF 25, Sign a Rama, VOSS Water and Brickman Group. One hundred percent of the event proceeds benefited the Palm Beach Gardens Police Foundation, which helps fund PBG Marriott: Rachel Duewer, Marin Modan, Kati Marosites, Michelle Gallo, Felipe Malave, Monica Herrera, Stephanie Bair, Derek Santiago Bill Scott and Stacie Klein of Lollicakes Gourmet Pat Hughey, Lou Milstein Commander Jack Schnur, Sandy Pearl, Foundation President Tom Murphy, Stephanie Mitrione, Joe Gallucci, Jim McCarten, Police Chief Stephen Stepp Photos by Doreen Poreba About The Palm Beach Gardens Police Foundation The Palm Beach Gardens Police Foundation is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit entity. Its mission is to secure private funding to enhance the safety of the community and the effectiveness of the Palm Beach Gardens Police Department. For more information visit www.pbgpolicefoundation.org. Page 28, PGA C.A.N.! June 2014 Ali’s Alliance Benefit At PGA National Report and Photos by Penny Sheltz Top Hats & Tea Cups was a one-of-a-kind tea party at PGA National Resort & Spa. The benefit included a reception with silent auction and raffle items, specialty vendors and bar service, prior to the start of a three-course cuisine and tea pairing. The main program features a fashion show with male and female cancer survivors escorted by their oncology professionals, modeling floral hat creations designed by area florists. David Cowen Sr., founder, was the honorary chair; Todd Johnson, honorary chair and sponsorship chair; Chris Collins, model and fashion show chair; Elizabeth Dashiell, public relations and marketing chair; and Mary Jean Houlahan was the key note guest speaker. It was a very unique event that delighted and inspired! For more information: go to www. alisalliance.org to support cancer survivors and Ali’s Alliance! Alison Cowan was a 44-year-old litigation paralegal at the top of her career, and an active and enthusiastic member of her church and community. In January 2010, Alison and her husband David J Cowan Sr. received the devastating results of a routine diagnostic procedure that revealed a malignant tumor and the cancer was metastatic. Alison and David fought the fight for 11 months. The story of the inception and launch of Ali’s Alliance began Jan. 29, 2011, when David was at home after attending a large benefit for breast cancer research in West Palm Beach. The benefit event was held exactly 56 days after the passing of David’s loving and beautiful wife Alison from Mucosal Melanoma. It occurred to David that all the hopes and plans he had in his life had been built around what they were going to do and in that moment he realized that fate had completely cleared his plate. David knew that nothing he could do would bring Alison back to him, but there was an opportunity for him to provide a centralized resource center to reduce the time, Ali’s Alliance Benefit At PGA National on page 29 Women’s Palm Beach Lunch Bunch Jupiter’s Largest Women’s Networking Group June 19th www.palmbeachlunchbunch.com Diane and Sherri with David Cowan How To Manifest Your Heart’s Desire Learn what the “real you” wants and find out how to achieve it. Cindy Paine Friends meeting friends ... making business happen The monthly meeting of the Palm Beach Lunch Bunch will be at Abacoa Golf Club on June 19th at 11:30 a.m. To reserve your seat for lunch, log on to www.palmbeachlunchbunch.com. For vendors, call LuAnn at (561) 741-7770 to reserve your table. David Triumph, Kelly Seitz, Todd Johnson, Chris Collins Ask Dr. G … I have two young children. My mother was recently diagnosed with cancer and has moved in with us while she is going through treatment. Is there anything that will help me feel less overwhelmed? Lisa and Nicki admired all the decorated bags. Piya, Phillipa, Letherea Lillianna and Rachel and commitment and can be a very rewarding experience. It’s important that you find your balance. I had a patient who suffered a brainstem stroke, he became very agitated and was unable to walk, speak or eat by himself. His wife was his primary caregiver and she found herself resenting her husband and feeling terribly guilty about it. She planned a trip to see her family and wanted to cancel because of her husband’s condition. Her children encouraged her to go and take advantage of the respite services hospice offered. She went reluctantly and upon her return, she realized how much she missed her husband. It renewed her sense of purpose after getting some much needed rest. Finding a balance is always easier said than done, many of my patient’s caregivers feel they are being selfish for putting their own needs first or inadequate if they seek help. It’s important to identify your own personal barriers and find ways to move past them. Caring for your mother will be one of the most challenging things you’ve ever done. It will also one of the most meaningful and personally rewarding. Your time, assistance and presence are a gift beyond measure to your mother, she would want you to make sure you’re taking care of yourself as well. Faustino Gonzalez, MD, FACP, FAAHPM (Reader Submitted) You are not alone in your struggle. I see many caregivers in your position who share your feelings. First, let me say that caregiving at any age is a difficult job. Family caregivers are especially vulnerable, you balance multiple roles placing more demands on your time, which compounds the stress you experience. The most important thing to remember on this journey is to take care of yourself. On an airplane when the oxygen mask falls in front of you, what do you do? As we all know, the first rule is to put on your own mask before helping anyone else. Only when we help ourselves first can we effectively help others. Caring for yourself is one of the most important, and one of the most often forgotten, things you Chief Medical Officer, TrustBridge (Hospice of can do as a caregiver. Palm Beach County and Broward County, Hospice You have assumed a caregiver role for your by the Sea, FocusCare and Harbor Palliative) parent, while simultaneously juggling work and raising children. Statistically, you’re facing an Have a question for Dr. G? E-mail fagonzalez@ increased risk of depression, chronic illness and hpbc.com with the subject line “Ask Dr. G,” your possible decline in quality of life. On the other question could be answered in his next column! hand, caring for your mother demonstrates love Paid Advertisement June 2014 PGA C.A.N.!, Page 29 Ali’s Alliance Benefit At PGA National from page 28 energy and anxiety of finding information and support ... an alliance in memory of Ali that could help so many people. Looking back on the year he and Ali had from the day of the diagnosis, David realized there were distinct phases, so Ali’s Alliance is organized around those phases: 1) Shock, receiving the diagnosis and getting into the system. 2) The battle, the actual process of fighting cancer and offering the care giving support necessary. 3) Aftermath, the process of bereavement and trying to reassemble the shattered pieces of a life. 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Beginning 7:30 a.m. with registration, continental breakfast and networking opportunities, group picture on practice putting green, invocation, opening statements and rules 9 a.m.: Shotgun start and at 2 p.m., there was a post tournament with lunch, silent auction and awards presentation. When a talented Palm Beach County high school baseball athlete and scholar tragically lost her life in 2008, her family and friends sought a fitting way to honor her memory. Today, the Amanda J. Buckley Give a Smile to a Child Foundation helps families facing hardship and supports young girls striving to achieve their potential. The volunteer-run organization has compiled an impressive record of accomplishments, providing meals for the homeless, clothing for babies, classroom supplies for children and annual scholarships to girls who have demonstrated their desire to be leaders both on and off the playing field. The foundation’s contributions to the Palm Beach Gardens Police and Fire Department’s Holiday Joy Drives have touched the lives of thousands of families. Another key achievement is the “Field of Dreams” Memorial Stadium and training facility in Palm Beach Palm Beach Gardens Mayor Bert Premuroso, Councilman Joe Russo, Beth St. Armand, Dale George Gardens, which provides a safe and nurturing environment for sports activities. Now, the foundation stands ready to assist other Palm Beach County children and families in distress. Ladies in pink ... Michelle, Maria, Marcie, Beth CrossTalk Joan And Margaret, Allies And Friends By Jodi Cross My mother and Margaret met as pen pals during World War II some 60 years ago. What was assigned as a school project to improve either cursive writing or one’s geography and history skills ended up becoming a lifelong friendship. In the 1940s, the United States was at war, fighting what was called the Axis of Power also known as the German, Italian and Japanese aggression. A grammar Volunteers • • • • • • • • • • Remodels/NewConstruction/Additions NewRoofs/RoofReplacements RoofRepairs/RoofLeaks GutterInstallation/Cleaning Damaged/MissingRoofTiles Fascia/SoffitRepair PressureCleaning HandymanServices InsuranceEstimates/Repairs InsuranceServicesforAdjusters/Claims LEO Roofing & Construction 3804 Burns Road, Suite D Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 P: 561.935.4979 / F: 561.935.9337 E: info@leorc.com / W: www.leorc.com FIND US ON: Florida State Certified Building & Roofing Contractors CBC 1254723 / CCC 1328402 Florida owner and local resident for over 20 years Frank Leo SEE WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY: “We love the tiles! They really help this poor old house! Thanks for the upgrade and all your hard work.” - Toni & Jim, WPB “The #1 roofer in Palm Beach County.” - Michael, Jupiter Call today for a free estimate! 561-935-4979 Major Credit Cards Accepted State Roofing License #CCC1328402 • State Builder License #CBC1254723 www.LEORC.com Roofing • Roof Repairs • Remodeling • New Construction • Additions • Insurance Work • Mold Remediation Stucco • Painting • Windows • Custom Cabinetry • Granite & Marble • Carpentry • Flooring school in Rochester, N.Y. decided to have their children pick pen pals in the United Kingdom and start a writing campaign. The pen pal movement was happening all over the United States as a way to support our allies and create a bond with their young children. Who knew from the age of 8, they would still be corresponding into their 80s? Mom told me she would write to Margaret every month and tell her about her hobbies, send pictures and discuss food rations and other details going on in America during wartime. When a letter came back from England the postman would make a special announcement upon delivery. “Airmail for Joan,” mom would get so excited to see the thin, white envelope with the special international symbol on the outside of the fragile treasured correspondence. Margaret would tell of blackouts, air raids by German planes and shellings that would seem to last for days. She told mom of her and her sister’s move to the country where most children had been sent in order to be safe. Although the war ended the letters and the friendship continued. In fact, mom would consider Margaret one of her oldest friends. When I was a teenager we went to visit London to specifically meet Margaret. When the two of them first met face to face for the first time, it was like old friends coming together and talking about childhood memories and secrets shared. Margaret grew up to be a school teacher and never married, over the years they would send pictures of children and weddings and share special occasions like birthdays and holidays by phone. I remember how excited mom would get when she would hear the crackle on the line and the little British voice chirping “Joanie.” I visited Margaret again about 20 years ago with my cousin Colleen and one more time about 10-years back with my girlfriend Debi. Each time I would snap a picture, take her out to dinner and fill her in on the past decade of happenings in my mother’s life in the states. She was always delighted to see me and hear all the news. About a year ago, mom sent a letter and it came back labeled, return to sender. Margaret had no family left so we never had any other point of contact. Recently, we tried to call her flat but there never seems to be an answer. Mysteriously, last Christmas a package arrived with a little silver engraved pillbox but no note. We knew it was from Margaret! We suspect she may have had a stroke and is unable to write but we are not certain. The gesture of the gift meant the world to my mother. I know my mom thinks about her all the time. She longs for one more airmail envelope to arrive in her box to let her know what has happened to her old friend from across the pond. Our countries started out as allies against evil and oppression but the result was a deep and rewarding multicultural friendship that lasted a lifetime, withstood the distance of an ocean and defied all odds. What a testament to the power of friendship and the human spirit. Jodi Cross is a marketing consultant, speaker and writer and can be reached at jcross@crossnm.com. June 2014 Page 32, PGA C.A.N.! Summer Is Here! Saks Fifth Avenue Palm Beach Gardens Hosts Successful Key To The Cure Summer is here! Along with summer comes the increased temptation to utilize the golf courses as a park/playground, but we must ask you to refrain from any nongolf related access. Summer is a time when tremendous maintenance is performed on all the courses, so there is a great deal of equipment and work being done. In addition it is a time when golfers play early to beat the heat and also play late to do the same. For your safety, please do not access the courses unless you are registered to play golf. Thank you Saks Fifth Avenue Palm Beach Gardens raised more than $60,000 during their annual Key To The Cure event, which included a four-day shopping event and kickoff party where more than 450 guests enjoyed a night of fashion and food. The proceeds benefited the Kristin Hoke Breast Health Program at Jupiter Medical Center. “The Key To The Cure at Saks means so much to the Kristin Hoke Breast Health Program at Jupiter Medical Center,” said Dr. John Rimmer, medical director of the program. “Naturally we are excited by the financial contribution, which allows us to purchase state-of-the-art equipment to care for our patients. But even more so, we are grateful for the recognition and support from the community we serve.” Playing host to this area’s Key To The Cure was Terry Zmyslo, vice president general manager of Saks Fifth Avenue Palm Beach Gardens, while Hobe Sound resident, author and cancer survivor Carol Maglio and Jupiter resident and breast cancer survivor Kathy Simon served as co-chairs. “I am so grateful to the community, friends, sponsors, restaurants and Saks Fifth Avenue for making this one of the most successful Key to the Cure events,” said Maglio. “We Attention: PGA Residents Of Mellowing Years A single phone number may help you to live confidently and gracefully in your own home. Now there is a volunteer senior ambassador within PGA community who is well-schooled in resources available to help with problems of elders. The Alpert family and Children’s Services has been helping seniors do just that for many years. • You have questions? We may have answers. • You don’t know where to go? We can guide you. • You don’t know what you need? We’re well- versed in that problem. • Do you know a neighbor who needs help? Don’t wait. Call now. Dorothy Weiss, 624-4035. Let’s keep connected with each other as a community. All you need is the desire to live comfortably in your own home. Where the smartest shoppers in Palm Beach County go! The Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation Resale Shops are a must-see destination for experienced thrifters, antique dealers and collectors who love the thrill of the hunt. Just ask Drs. Kathleen Anderson and Susan Jones, authors of “Jane Austen’s Guide to Thrift: An Independent Woman’s Advice on Living,” who enjoy doing their treasure hunting at the Hospice Resale Shops. The resale shop experience at the Hospice Resale Shops is unlike any other. When you walk in, you are greeted with the soft sound of music and knowledgeable staff who are always available to help you and provide background on the merchandise. The Hospice Resale Shops offer shoppers a classy shopping experience, with brand names like Armani, Coach and Chanel often on the racks. Shoppers take advantage of department store shopping experience at resale prices. They’re known for having it all, from art to jewelry to antique furniture in the showroom-like gallery. Antique collectors consider it a resource and come in often to make sure they don’t miss a thing! Donations flow in and out daily, so the best strategy is to stop in often. With two convenient locations serving Palm Beach County for more than 20 years, Hospice Resale Shops have become staples in the community. Donating to the Hospice Resale Shops is making an investment in the community, ensuring that CENTRAL RESALE SHOP Palm Beach Commons | 1324 N Military Trail West Palm Beach, FL 33409 (561) 681-6511 were all pleased to help support the efforts of Rimmer and the Kristen Hoke Breast Health Center at Jupiter Medical Center. It is truly a labor of love.” They along with the committee, which help organize and implement Key To The Cure, the following sponsors assisted the success of the event: Haute Couture sponsors – Vince and Carol Maglio, Charles and Kathy Simon and The Kerry and Simone Vickar Family Foundation; Fashion Icon sponsors – Braman BMW Jupiter and The Green Foundation; Fashion Revolutionaries – Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Berkman, Dari Bowman, Chase Transcriptions, Bonnie Gaster, The Humenansky Family Foundation, Music Works Talent, Pinsky & Lickstein Plastic Surgery and Kitty Silverstein; and Media sponsors Palm Beach Illustrated and 97.9 WRMF. The efforts and commitment of Saks Fifth Avenue coupled with the dedication of members of our local community have resulted in the contribution of over $341,000 toward women’s cancer care and research at Jupiter Medical Center. For more information, visit www.jmcfoundation.org or contact Catherine Tolton at ctolton@jupitermed.com or (561) 263-5728. About Jupiter Medical Center Foundation As the premier not-for-profit medical provider in northern Palm Beach and southern Martin counties, Jupiter Medical Center relies on charitable gifts to ensure the quality of all that we do for our patients and their families. The mission of the Jupiter Medical Center Foundation is to secure the financial resources required to sustain clinical excellence and quality of care at Jupiter Medical Center. One such way this is accomplished is by producing social events for the community throughout the year to raise funds to support the variety of needs at the medical center. everyone who needs hospice care receives the best care there is, regardless of ability to pay. Hospice Resale Shops also make donating easy and convenient by providing free pick-up of large items by trusted employees. Not only are your donations tax deductible to Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation, you are helping families in the community at the most difficult time in their lives. Any items you no longer need are welcome—family fashions and accessories, home furnishings, art and antiques, housewares and vehicles of any kind. You don’t want to miss the “it” place for thrifters in town. For more information on how to donate to Hospice Resale Shops, please contact (561) 494-6814. Or visit hpbcf.org/resale. NORTH RESALE SHOP Plaza La Mer | 865 Donald Ross Road Juno Beach, FL 33408 (561) 624-5495 Store Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. June 2014 PGA C.A.N.!, Page 33 Heart Disease Is No Match For The Red Dress The ‘Any Woman, Any Age’ Theme Highlighted Heart Disease Survivors From Age 1 To 91 Jupiter was tickled red on April 11 when The Club at Admiral’s Cove welcomed the Go Red for Women Luncheon. Go Red for Women is the American Heart Association’s movement to empower and educate women to fight their number one killer: heart disease. The red dress affair celebrates the yearlong efforts of Palm Beach County philanthropists and business leaders to end heart disease in women in their community. Women from all over Palm Beach County united for an exciting and educational day filled with lifesaving information, empowering survivor stories and heartwarming connections. 2014 Open Your Heart Ambassador, Jeanette Staluppi, stated, “Go Red for Women is important because it shows women that heart disease does not discriminate. It can happen to anyone, and the three survivor stories shared today showed this.” Ruth Schwarzkopf, 2014 chairman and chief nursing officer at West Boca Medical Center, was very pleased with the outcome of the event. “I am so glad our message, Any woman, any age, was overwhelmingly made clear.” 2014 Circle of Red Ambassador Lorraine Rogers-Bolton was also very happy to be part of such LET US HELP YOU Ship Your Valuable Packages & Furniture • • • • CLOTHING DISHES ANTIQUES FURNISHINGS • • • • SCULPTURES ARTWORK COMPUTERS FURNITURESHIPPING • CUSTOMPACKINGANDCRATING • ESTATESPACKINGAND SHIPPING • BOXESANDPACKINGSUPPLIES WE PACK AND SHIP WITH TLC FREE PICK UP AT YOUR LOCATION Ruth Schwarzkopf and Nancy Hogan a successful experience that brought much awareness to an integral cause. Go Red for Women is the world’s largest network of females standing together to save women’s lives from heart disease. Sheryl Williams, Circle of Red member, stated, “I feel this luncheon created a new, alarming awareness in many women about heart disease. Most of my friends were shocked at the statistics, especially when they learned that heart disease is their number one killer.” The American Heart Association aspired to help women understand that heart disease, though a startling risk, is preventable. The American Heart Association’s mission is to build healthier lives free of cardiovascular disease and stroke. By 2020, their goal is to improve the cardiovascular health of all Americans by 20 percent, while reducing deaths from cardiovascular diseases and stroke by 20 percent. The Go Red for Women movement is locally sponsored by Tenet Florida. Circle of Red is locally sponsored by Iberia Bank. Astrological Insights A Transformational Summer Dishes, Glasses, Furniture Copies, Fax Service, Notary, US Mail, Stamps 10130 Northlake Blvd. #214 West Palm Beach, FL. 33412 Phone: 561-799-3900 Fax: 561-799-3905 Cell: 561-598-4413 AskForJeanorJoseph The UPS Store Show Your AAA Card And Save 5% Off Shipping 15% Off Packaging The UPS Store By Carole Lynn Grant So many people are asking me, “When will all the planetary craziness let up and when will our lives get back to normal?” We are not there as yet. Expect this summer to be forcing you out of your comfort zones, with most of the pressure on career or income, all kinds of relationships and your family and health. Your goal should be to find balance in your daily routine and leave plenty of time for unexpected events. Most of all tell your family and friends that you love them. Aries (March 21 to April 20) Communicate in as many ways as you can. Link with people from the past and present; talk to people about your future goals. Magic can happen. Taurus (April 21 to May21) Money comes in unusual ways. Think from the results of things that you have done and pyramid your power. Claim your victories. Gemini (May 22 to June21) Energetically this should be a great month for you; you will be able to focus exceptionally well. Finances can improve. If single, romance is possible. 5¢ Copies Limitonecouponpercustomer.Thisofferisnot goodincombinationwithanyotheroffers.Valid atthislocationonly.Restrictionsapply.©2004 MailBoxesEtc.,Inc. Astrological Insights on page 33 Page 34, PGA C.A.N.! June 2014 Astrological Insights from page 33 Cancer (June 22 to July 23) Give yourself plenty of time to play and rest this month. Career can be demanding, but you’re up to it. Say yes to a wonderful opportunity to travel. Leo (July 24 to August 23) Your love of life and natural leadership skills will put you in a good position to prosper. Your collective resources will expand, because people trust you. Virgo (August 24 to September 23) Spotlight is on career change or perhaps starting your own business. Have fun with these opportunities, because they are all right for you. Libra (September 24 to October 23) Success this month lies at a distance or involves dealing with people from your past. Partnerships may demand some time so do not lose your focus. Body Contouring Scorpio (October 24 to November 22) You’ll like this month, Scorpio, because you’ll say to people things you’ve been thinking all year. You’ll be happy to finish challenging tasks. Sagittarius (November 23 to December 21) Your focus will be on you or your health. Partners may want a lot of your time. Enjoy redecorating or adding new colors to home. Capricorn (December 22 to January 20) New options are coming as it relates to your physical and mental health. Good! You’ve been wanting to make necessary changes. Aquarius (January 21 to February 19) Creativity, love, romance and playtime are all highlighted. You will not want to be intense/driven this month. Indulge in your dreams. Pisces (February 20 to March 3) Expect some unexpected guests. You’ll have the opportunities to do what makes your soul happy. A large sum of money can arrive. Check out Carole’s new Web site, www.carolelynngrant. com. You can reach her at carolelynngrant@bellsouth.net. NEED BUSINESS? By: Daniela Dadurian, M.D. Medical Director of MD Beauty Labs The phrase “Body Contouring” can be intimidating, but it is more of a body tune up to tweak areas on the body that we are not happy with. Body Contouring is a subtle way to fine tunes our bodies and helps to regain back our shape. Most importantly, it can bring back your confidence. It doesn’t necessarily mean you have to go under the knife with general anesthesia. There are many options to help you achieve your goals with avoiding major surgery. Among my favorites right now is Coolsculpting. Coolsculpting is unique for many reasons. No incisions, no downtime, no surgery and it delivers great results. It works by freezing the fat cells under the skin, causing them to crystalize as our bodies excrete the destroyed cells via our lymphatic system. If you are reading about this for the first time. It sounds too good to be true, but facts are, this technology is transforming bodies one area at a time. It works best on pinchable fat. A cute and funny statement in my practice is “If you can squeeze it, you can freeze it!” We now have the newest Coolsculpting applicator called “Coolsmooth,” The Coolsmooth is able to treat the non-pinchable fat bulges on the body that previously could not be treated. An example of that is the outer thighs or otherwise known as “saddle bags.” This is an excellent option for patients who refuse any type of surgery at all. Smart Lipo is a top favorite, because of the ability to sculpt and tighten skin at the same time. The Smart Lipo platform has been around for a long time. An innovative leader in the industry of laser liposuction uses a laser wave length to melt fat and tighten skin it at the same time. It has the ability to reach hard to treat areas such as fat left over from a tummy tuck gone wrong, or from a previous liposuction that left a fat bulge along the diaphragm. Again as all the treatments in my practice, this procedure is performed under local anesthesia and there is very minimal to no downtime. The Smart Lipo triplex is one of the most advanced technologies for laser liposuction that also has the ability to tighten hanging jowls and rid you of cellulite. These are just a couple of examples of how to contour the body easily without major surgery. For other options and more information visit www.mdbeautylabs.com or call 561-655-6325 for a complimentary consultation. We stand out in a crowd. All good community news Monthly in your mailboxes and online! Check out our digital program. DISPLAY ADS • INSERTS • PAID EDITORIAL www.seabreezepublications.com 561.741.7770 June 2014 PENNOCK POINT ISLES REDUCED PGA C.A.N.!, Page 35 INDIAN CREEK PALM BEACH ISLES REDUCED REDUCED JUPITER - RX-10021736 – 5BR/4.1BA – 3,301 sq. ft. Custom built. Plus 1/1 guest house & 4 car garage on almost 2/3 of an acre. Gorgeous designer touches & upgrades throughout, including stacked stone fireplace, large screened-in lanai & heated pool/spa. $1,095,000 PALM BEACH GARDENS RX-10032782 – 2BR/2BA – 1,513 sq. ft. Divosta built, pristine condition, Capri model. Accordion shutters on all windows in the home & screened patio. Two car garage with attic storage & storage cabinets. Enclosed patio & fenced yard. $342,700 JUPITER - RX-10029991 – 3BR/2BA – SINGER ISLAND - RX-10023254 – 4BR/4BA – 3,200 sq. ft. – Custom Built CBS Pool Home. Open Great Room features new Marble Floors, Plantation Shutters, Big Open Kitchen, Sliders Across Entire Back of Home. In ground heated 15x30 Pool/Spa. 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There is a huge covered & screened patio as well as the decorative pavers around the pool making for easy entertaining. New A/C in 2013 & new roof in 2011. Beautifully landscaped lot with a great location. $520,000 – 3,605 sq. ft. – Come home to your own park setting! Rustic contemporary 4BR/2BA main house, soaring ceilings & windows everywhere. Light & bright. Stocked pond full of bass & turtles, separate 2 car gar, A-frame guest house, huge sundeck. A must see! $450,000 ANITA MCKERNAN 561-346-8929 10036080 – 3BR/2BA – 1,734 sq. ft. This onestory CBS home offers a great floor plan w/ 3BR/2BA, Den, 2 car Garage, Enclosed Lanai overlooking huge fenced yard. Perfect for all your entertaining needs and plenty of room for your pool! $419,000 ROBIN CARRADINI 561-818-6188 BALLEN ISLES LONGWOOD RIVER’S LANDING CONDO BENT TREE PALM BEACH GARDENS - RX-10036389 PALM BEACH GARDENS - RX10037432 – 2BR/2BA – 1,204 sq. ft. Must see this corner unit on the 2nd floor, w/ a huge wrap-around screened, covered balcony overlooking community pool & lakes. Wellmaintained & in pristine condition. Nice open floor plan w/ over-sized living room that is open to dining room. $154,900 NORTH PALM BEACH - RX-10014883 PALM BEACH GARDENS RX- 10038859 – 4BR/2.1BA – 2,481 sq. ft. Beautiful 4BR/2.5BA + loft home. Situated on large private lot with nice fenced-in yard with room to add a pool. Renovated Kitchen with new wood cabinets & granite countertops with tiled backsplash. $439,900 HELEN GOLISCH 561-371-7433 MARC SCHAFLER 561-531-2004 – 3BR/3BA – 2,761 sq. ft. Fabulous custom built Sabatello home that is one of a kind. Very well-maintained home located on a desirable oversized corner lot. Kitchen has granite countertops, natural gas stove & water heater. $399,900 MARC SCHAFLER 561-531-2004 EMERALD HARBOUR TEQUESTA - RX-10039350 – 4BR/4.1BA – 4,791 sq. ft. 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This pristine condo is waiting for a new boat owner who loves to fish or just play in the water! $195,000 EASTPOINTE COUNTRY CLUB PGA NATIONAL PALM BEACH GARDENS - RX- PALM BEACH GARDENS - RX10041039 – 2BR/2BA – 1,418 sq. ft. Very desirable single story town home in PGA National Patio Homes. End unit location with spacious green area adjacent to entry. Contemporary and practical floor plan plus one car garage, 2 patios and community pool. One of the few PGA communities surrounded by golf course views and also close to the Resort and Members Golf Club. $257,900 10039627 – 3BR/2.1BA – 1,916 sq. ft. Enjoy the open floor plan where you can entertain from the living room, dining room, family room or the expansive screened in patio overlooking 3rd hole Fazio designed golf course. This house has hurricane protection throughout the home, new electrical & alarm systems, new AC & water heater. Social membership required. $350,000 CYNTHIA HERNS 561-779-0584 MICHAEL RAY 561-385-5483 Page 36, PGA C.A.N.! June 2014