Yummy Treats
Banana Ghosts & Clementine Pumpkins
Cute and healthy! It is always nice to have a healthier option. All you need is bananas, chocolate chips, clementines and celery. And voila!
Hey Kids! Send us your favorite snack recipes. Email: editor@aroundwellington.com and with the subject “Yummy Treats.”
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER MARCIA ANDREWS ENDORSES
MICHELLE SANTAMARIA FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Today, District 6 School Board Member Marcia Andrews endorsed Michelle Santamaria for the County Commission District 6 seat.
The seat is currently held by Santamaria’s father, County Commissioner Jess Santamaria, who is retiring due to term limits.
“I have known and worked with Commissioner Jess Santamaria for many years on education and other issues important to our community. I am excited to endorse his daughter, Michelle Santamaria, to be our next County Commissioner.
As someone who was raised in our district, a small business owner, attorney and former assistant state attorney, Michelle Santamaria will not only bring her own unique qualifications and experience to the office, but will follow in her father’s footsteps and continue to be a champion for honest government and against public corruption,” said Andrews.
The boundaries of the School Board District 6 seat are nearly identical to the boundaries of the County Commission District 6 seat.
“I am honored to have Marcia Andrews’ support and endorsement. Marcia has been an outstanding public servant and has done so much to improve the quality of public education. I look forward to her guidance and to working with her in the future on education and other issues important to our children,” said Santamaria.
A Taste of Italy in the Park
Your Bosom Buddies II, Inc. is hosting “A Taste of Italy in the Park”
Where: The Pavilion at Commons Park in Royal Palm Beach
When: Sat. Oct. 11, 2014
Time: 5pm – 9pm
Ticket prices are 25.00
children 6-10 $10,00
5 & under eat free
All proceeds go to help those in Palm Beach County who are battling Breast Cancer.
Music courtesy of Skip Kelly afternoon DJ on Kool 105.5 FM
for more info: 422-6034
October, 2014 – Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a celebration of survivorship an occasion to express hope and our shared determination to make this breast cancer’s last century. Join us Saturday, Oct. 18th at 9am, at Meyer Amphitheater, 104 Datura Street, West Palm Beach, FL.
View our Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Palm Beach Calendar of Events
On Track to Beat Cancer with the Kennel Club
Stomp Out Breast Cancer with JFK Medical
The fight to end breast cancer starts with a single step. Take that step with us at the American Cancer Society Making Strides of Palm Beach walk. It will take each and every one of us to rally together and finish the fight against breast cancer. Just a few hours of your time at our non-competitive, 5K (3.1 mile) event will help bring a lifetime of change for people facing breast cancer and their families.
Every Making Strides Against Breast Cancer (MSABC) event is an incredible and inspiring opportunity to unite as a community to honor breast cancer survivors, raise awareness about what we can do to reduce our breast cancer risk, and raise money to help the American Cancer Society fight the disease with breast cancer research, information and services, and access to mammograms for women who need them. Sign up today and let’s finish the fight against breast cancer.
Paws-itive Press
HOUSEBREAKING YOUR DOG
By Mark Planco of Planco Veterinary Care
Housebreaking depends upon the instinct of dogs to keep their bed clean. Dogs are “den animals”. You can make use of this instinct by creating a sort of home “den” for them. Their own private place gives them a sense of security. Confinement is NOT cruel unless abused. Do this by obtaining a crate that is big enough for the puppy to turn around in and to lie at full length, but no larger. Metal cages work best because they are strong and provide the least obstruction to vision. A puppy does not want a mess in his bed and then sleep in it! However, if the box is so large that he can relieve himself in one end and sleep in the other, he will do so.
Remember that on the very first day it is important to start giving the puppy all his naps in the crate. Puppies sleep 75% of the time. When the puppy awakens from his nap, you immediately take him out of the crate and take him/her outside to a spot that you previously have selected. Having a specific routine that is used EVERY time will make your housebreaking time short. You must take him out before and after play; always when he awakens from a nap; eats, drinks, and always the first thing in the morning and last thing at night. You must “never just put him out”. Instead, you must take him out, following your routine, urge him to go, and PRAISE him when he does. .
POINTS TO REMEMBER:
1. A dog can only understand scolding and praise if it occurs within a half second of the event you are trying to control. Catching a puppy “in the act” is the best time to scold or praise. After the event has occurred, it is too late to scold, or praise, because the puppy will associate your feedback with whatever he is doing at the time, not ten minutes before. Rubbing his nose in his mistakes is a worthless technique and only confuses the dog.
2. Dogs need to relieve themselves after eating, drinking, sleeping and playing.
3. Feed your puppy the same time every day. This will help keep the dogs digestive system regular and it will be easier to predict when he needs to go out.
4. Start housetraining immediately.
5. If a mistakes happens, clean it up well and spray an odor neutralizer on the wet spot and rub it in well.
Good luck and please consult our clinic if you are having any difficulties in housebreaking your puppy. Using these guidelines a puppy of six to eight weeks can be housebroken within a couple of weeks.
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Dr. Mark Planco’s compassion for animals has been a lifelong labor of love. He earned both his undergraduate and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees at the University of Florida. Dr. Planco has treated small and large animals since 1991, and has been in Palm Beach County since 1994. Dr. Planco is a member of the Palm Beach Veterinary Society, American Veterinary Medical Association and the Florida Veterinary Medical Association. Visit PlancoVetCare.com for further information or call 561-795-9507.
Disclaimer: This column is not intended to provide information on which you should use to diagnose or treat a medical condition or delay seeking medical attention. This column is of no value with respect to any medical condition that needs prompt attention. If you have a question that needs an immediate answer, you should call your own veterinarian or emergency animal hospital, especially if you are confronting a medical emergency!
Furthermore, we urge you to always seek the advice of your own veterinarian, and you should not disregard, discount, or delay seeking the advice of your veterinarian because of any response posted in this column.
Legal Intelligence
Hiring The Law Firm That Is Right For You
By Blanca Greenstein, Esq. & Nadia Hoosien,Esq. with Greenstein & Associates
While it may appear that every attorney and law firm is equipped equally for the same job, there are many factors and dynamics to consider when choosing an attorney and law firm that is right for you. Although you cannot plan for every legal issue or every bump in the road, it is critical that you understand what to consider in choosing the right law firm, and even more importantly, to know what questions to ask in your first consultation. In hiring a law firm you are building a new relationship and placing your trust in their hands. Therefore, it is important for you to become familiar with the law firm’s culture, their practice areas, their knowledge, and expertise. This article will highlight some of the central points to consider when hiring the law firm that is right for you.
1. Beginning Your Initial Research
With the abundance of law firms to choose from, there are several ways to start your initial research. The most effective way to start your search would be by asking your family, friends and neighbors about their personal experiences with law firms. Question both the positive and negative experiences they may have encountered, and whether or not they would recommend the law firm to their loved ones. A second avenue to consider is browsing the Internet and local phonebook, as well as taking into account media or advertising you may have seen. And thirdly, consider law firms that are in your local vicinity that are convenient and accessible to you.
2. Narrowing Down Your Law Firm Choices
A law firm’s website can provide you with important information, such as: the area of law they practice; familiarity and experience the firm has; resources available to the firm; as well as providing you with a first impression. Additionally, take into account whether the law firm has had any reviews or ratings, and always consider resources such the Florida Bar (www.floridabar.org) and the American Bar Association (www.americanbaro.org).
3. The Initial Contact
When you are ready to make the initial contact with a law firm, you generally are able to make contact either through e-mail or by telephone. Consider whether the law firm has both options available to you, and whether they are willing to take the time to speak with you. The initial contact with the law firm can often foretell what your future correspondences with them will be like. Ask yourself: is there a real person on the other end; is the secretary respectful and courteous; and most importantly, do you feel like a priority? Building a relationship with a law firm requires your trust; therefore it is important that at the outset you feel respected and valued.
4. The First Meeting
Now that you have scheduled your first meeting, it is important that you come prepared. Make sure to bring all your documents and any related information with you. Prepare questions ahead of time, and be sure to write down any concerns you may have. Consider what you would like to have accomplished, and the outcome you anticipate. Preparation is essential, as it helps both the law firm and you come to a realistic and acceptable arrangement. Some essential questions would be: Who will be my initial contact; who will I be working with; what are my fees and payment options; what can I expect if the process takes longer than anticipated; and how often the firm will be communicating with you throughout the process.
5. Hiring The Law Firm
It is common that law firms will conclude the meeting with a contract. At this point reflect on how thorough, responsive, and respectful the attorney and firm has treated you. If you follow the above steps, your instinct and impressions should now serve as your final decision maker. Hiring the right law firm can be the most crucial determination when it comes to resolving your legal problems. Do your homework, trust yourself, and remember that you are building a new relationship.
Blanca Greenstein is the Managing Partner of The Law Firm of Greenstein and Associates. She has been practicing law for 19 years. Ms. Greenstein focuses her practice in the areas of business law and financial services litigation. She has represented numerous financial institutions in various proceedings, including foreclosure and bankruptcy, including Fortune 500 companies. Prior to the opening of her own firm, Ms. Greenstein was a Managing Shareholder with the law firm of Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd. for five years. Prior to her partnership, she also served as Senior Litigation Counsel for a prominent loan servicer thereby providing her unique experience with regard to national litigation and settlement management. She is skilled in litigation process design and process management for corporations and has been practicing law since 1995. The firm has 3 offices located in Wellington, West Palm Beach and Lake Worth. She is also on the Board of Directors of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce in addition to being the Chairperson of the Small Business Committee of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce.
Grandview Gardens Bed & Breakfast To Celebrate 10th Anniversary
Proceeds From Event to Benefit
Palm Beach Bike Jockeys
West Palm Beach, FL (Sept 23, 2014) — Grandview Gardens Bed & Breakfast, nestled in a tropical garden on Howard Park, is celebrating their 10 year anniversary with a fundraiser cocktail party. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Palm Beach Bike Jockeys. The Jockeys are a local group of cyclists raising funds for The SMART Ride 11, a 2 day-165 mile bicycle ride that raises awareness and funds for FoundCare’s Comprehensive AIDS Program of Palm Beach County and other HIV/AIDS organizations in Florida.
The 10th Anniversary Celebration is Wednesday, October 22 6 pm – 8 pm. Admission is a suggested minimum $25 donation. 100% of your donation goes towards the Palm Beach Bicycles Jockeys. Grandview Gardens is sponsoring an open bar, hors d’oeuvres and music. A silent auction will also take place set amidst the glamour of the luxurious Spanish Mediterranean resort, pool and gardens. The resort is located at 1608 Lake Avenue in West Palm Beach.
“In celebration of ten exciting years, we are very happy to continue our support for the local community, in particular for the Palm Beach Bike Jockeys and the SMART Ride, which benefits our very own community health center, FoundCare,” said Rick Rose, Grandview Gardens Innkeeper.
In its 10-year history, SMART Ride has raised and returned over $5.3 million, with 100% going directly to HIV/AIDS organizations. Last year, FoundCare was awarded $133,000 from The SMART Ride. The fully supported, non-competitive 2 Day-165 Mile, annual bicycle ride from Miami to Key West attracts participants from across the nation and internationally. Its participant’s range from 18-81 and comprise all skill levels from the novice to experienced, all with one mission; to change lives. The SMART Ride 11 will take place the weekend of November 14-15, for more information on how to get involved, become a sponsor, rider or crewmember please visit www.TheSMARTRide.org, or call 1-866-696-7701.
About Grandview Gardens Bed & Breakfast:
Grandview Gardens Bed & Breakfast is a boutique resort nestled in a tropical garden paradise in the heart of West Palm Beach, Florida, located in the Grandview Heights Historic Neighborhood. This historic 1925 property has been carefully restored to reflect the original Spanish Mediterranean architecture inspired by many famous architects in South Florida over the last century. The property has been transformed into one of the Palm Beach area’s most intimate resorts with accommodations that are luxurious and yet homey, featuring private entrances and terraces facing towards the pool or gardens.In addition to the B&B lodging, guests can also choose from 2 superbly renovated historic vacation rentals which are located adjacent to the Bed and Breakfast. For more information visit www.grandview-gardens.com or call 561-833-9023.
About The SMART Ride:
The SMART Ride is a 2 Day-165 Mile, fully supported non-competitive annual bicycle ride from Miami to Key West. The SMART Ride attracts participants from across the nation and internationally. It’s participant’s range from 18-81 and attracts all skill levels from the novice to experienced all with one mission, to change lives. The SMART Ride11 will take place the weekend of November 14-15, 2014. For more information on how to get involved, become a sponsor, rider or crewmember please visit www.TheSMARTRide.org, or call 1-866-696-7701.
About FoundCare, Inc.
FoundCare’ s mission is to fulfill unmet healthcare and social service needs of individuals and families in Palm Beach County. FoundCare’s Comprehensive AIDS Program serves more than 3,000 people living with HIV/AIDS in Palm Beach County. FoundCare operates a Federally Qualified Health Center offering pediatrics, family practice, chronic disease management, laboratory work, x-rays and dentistry. Located in central Palm Beach County, FoundCare is open six days a week with evening hours and same day appointments for sick visits. For additional information, visit www.foundcare.org or call 561-472-9160.
A Message from the Wycliffe Stiffs
Raising Funds for P.I.N.K.
Are you aware that your Wycliffe Stiffs Stickball League, in memory of David Hamburger, past Dir. of Announcers and Scorekeepers, in 2012 helped create the Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, partnership with Wycliffe CC Play for P.I.N.K.?
The support by Wycliffe Stiffs and eventually Wycliffe CC led to the success and a win, win for everyone involved. This program from our impetus and success , helped moved the program to NY and NJ.
You went to dinner at Anthony’s, and they gave 20% of your check to Play for P.I.N.K. ,Wycliffe CC Play for P.I.N.K. Program. So easy, so enjoyable, rewarding and so helpful. A piece of cake we would say!!!!!!!!!
So it’s real simple- If you go to Anthony’s in Wellington on 441, in the Isla Verde Shopping Center opposite Total Wine – on any or all of the following dates, Anthony’s will make the same donation. You must tell your server that you are there for the Wycliffe CC Play for P.I.N.K. Program.
Dates: Mondays in October – Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27
If you are up North, in NY or NJ the same applies.
We trust that you will want to enjoy yourself at Anthony’s as we do every time we go there, and will share this with your friends, even if they are not “Geezer Jocks “like you.
Best regards,
Marty Ross, Commish
Harry Klaff, Dir. of Operations
Nights at the Museum
Superhero!!
South Florida Science Center and Aquarium
Friday, September 26 from 6 – 9 p.m.
WHAT: Nights at the Museum – Superhero!
Calling all South Florida Superheroes… Grab your cape and fly on over to the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium for this month’s Superhero Nights at the Museum! Superheroes will learn the science behind their super powers, with facilitated hands on exploration and fun!
Activities include:
HOW MUCH:
Members: Adults – $4.50 and Children – FREE
Non-Members: Adults – $11.50, Seniors – $10, Children – $8, Children under 3 – FREE
* FREE planetarium show and miniature golf included
** Don’t forget! Bring your Frequent Friend Card, as three hole-punches equal a FREE Nights at the Museum visit.
WHERE: South Florida Science Center and Aquarium | 4801 Dreher Trail North | West Palm Beach, FL 33405
WHEN: Friday, September 26, 2014 – from 6-9 p.m. with the observatory remaining open until 10 p.m. – weather permitting.
WHO: On the last Friday of every month, the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium hosts a themed ‘Nights at the Museum’– a family friendly opportunity to enjoy extended hours of the Science Center’s typical offerings as well as a chance to view the night sky through the Science Center’s observatory. Once monthly, weather permitting, the Science Center opens its observatory dome, which rotates to allow for the best views. Guests will be treated to craters, comets and galaxies visible by the telescope.
Monthly ‘Nights at the Museum’ events run from 6pm – 9pm, with the observatory remaining open until 10pm, and every month there is a different theme. Activities often include arts and crafts, animal dissections and dry ice experiments.
WHY: With a new mission to “open every mind to science,” the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium features more than 50 hands-on educational exhibits, an 8,000 gallon fresh and salt water aquarium- featuring both local and exotic marine life, a digital planetarium, conservation research station, Florida exhibit hall and an interactive Everglades exhibit.
FOR MORE INFO: Please contact the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium at (561) 832 -1988 or visit www.sfsciencecenter.org
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