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May, 2014 – Wellington Today and Tomorrow

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Wellington Council Workshop:  Today and Tomorrow

Wellington’s 2014 Direction Workshop will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 7th in Village Hall room 1E/1F.

The workshop is designed to establish the direction for Wellington’s future. This workshop will focus on future strategies and actions that further the great hometown character and keep Wellington a premier, family-oriented community.

Workshop topics will include:

 

–       Aging In Place

–       Public Schools

–       Infrastructure

–       Key land issues/uses (i.e. land development, neighborhood parks)

To view the 2014 Direction booklet, click on the 2014 Direction Workshop image in the rotating events section on the Village website at www.wellingtonfl.gov.

For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.

May, 2014 – Whole Foods Market Events

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Whole Foods Market® 

Wellington May 2014 Calendar of Events

Wellington, Florida –

 

All events, dates, and times are subject to change. For the most current info, please visit www.Facebook.com/WholeFoodsMarketWellington  page or our website www.wholefoods.com/events

 

Open 8:00am to 10:00pm Mon-Sat. 9:00am-9:00pm on Sundays

2635 State Road 7 Wellington, FL33414

Events are held at 2635 State Road 7, in the LifestyleCenter and are free of charge unless otherwise noted. Pre-Register for events at the customer service desk or by phone (561-904-4000) for Free Classes Only. Refunds, credits, or transfer of classes will not be honored for no-shows or cancellations made fewer than 24 hours before event. All events are subject to change. Classes with low registration may be cancelled.  Any classes cancelled by Whole Foods Market will be refunded. Space is limited.

 

Events, Cooking Classes, and Lectures

 

Thirsty Thursdays!

Every Thursday 5:00-7:00 PM in Our Specialty Department, FREE

Thinking of drinking? Stop by on Thursdays to taste some of the hidden gems on our shelves!

 

Cheese Cutters Corner

Every Saturday 2:00-4:00 PM in Our Specialty Department, FREE

Taste and learn all about the handcrafted cheeses we offer with Jose, your Cheese Expert!

 

Glorious Grains and Gastronomy!

Every Sunday 2:00-4:00 PM in Our Specialty Department, FREE

Stop by our Specialty Department every Sunday afternoon to experience exquisite beer pairings with artisan cheeses.  Our pairing experts are ready to excite your palate and broaden your tasting horizons!  No registration necessary, just come on by!

 

Block Parties in May!

Wednesday, May 7th 5:30-7:00 PM, FREE

Wednesday, May 14th 5:30-7:00 PM, FREE Featuring Local Products

Wednesday, May 21st 5:30-7:00 PM, FREE

Wednesday, May 28th 5:30-7:00 PM, FREE

Join us every Wednesday for a sampling frenzy!  Take a tasty stroll around the store and enjoy a unique bite from every department.  It’s also a competition, so please pickup a voting ballot at the first tasting station near the produce department and let us know your favorite bite of the night!  No registration necessary, just stop by!

 

Burgers and Beer-B-Q

Friday, May 2nd 5:00-7:00 PM, $6.99/Plate

Let us entertain you with our most popular burger of the day, The Rancher Burger, featuring smoked mozzarella spicy mayo; seasonal beers and live music.  You are invited to enjoy a burger, slaw, and beer for only $6.99!  Veggie substitute and bottled water will also be available.  No registration necessary, just stop by the patio.

 

Book it to a Healthier Lifestyle!

Thursday May 8th, 6:30-8:00 PM, FREE

Please register at customer service, or by calling (561) 904-4000

Hold on to your Frigiderriere, we’re reviewing cookbooks! By tastings of course…who has time to read these days? Join in the fun as we review recipes from our top-selling healthy cookbooks.

Instructor: Amanda Fernandez, Healthy Eating and Green Mission Specialist

 

Seasonal Sensations: May’s Bounty

Friday, May 9th, 6:30-8:00 PM, FREE

Please register at customer service, or by calling (561) 904-4000

Seasonal foods are tastier, fresher and more nutritious. Why? It’s because the produce has been harvested in the last few days and has only travelled a short distance to market. Better for the environment, better for your health. This month’s picks: strawberries, rhubarb & spinach.

Instructor: Amanda Smith, Lifestyle Center Specialist

 

Mostly Homemade Mothers Day

Saturday, May 10th

 

Whole Body Vendor Fair

Saturday, May 10th 12:00-3:00 PM, FREE

Stop by our Whole Body Department to learn why your body choices count inside and out!  Enjoy free samples around the department, talk with product representatives to learn about products, and enter to win prizes (No Purchase Necessary)!  No registration required, just stop on by.

 

Free Flower Wrapping

Saturday, May 10th & Sunday, May 11th, 11:00-7:00 PM, FREE

Stop by our floral department and have that bouquet beautifully wrapped for that special lady!

 

Kid’s Club: Gifts for Mom- Full

Saturday May 10th, 2:00-3:30 PM, FREE

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

Expensive is out and upcycled is in! Calling all kids age 5 and up, bring in a clean Mason jar or recycled pasta sauce jar and learn how to make it into something fantastic for Mom’s gift this year. Hint: it involves beautiful flowers! Shhh…. Don’t tell, it’s a surprise!

Instructors: Amanda Smith, Lifestyle Center Specialist 

 

Mothers Day Brunch- Full
Sunday May 11th, 1:00-2:30 PM, $10 per adult, $5 per child

Please register at customer service, or by calling (561) 904-4000
Bring that special lady in your life out to enjoy a delicious brunch on the patio! Menu: Orange Mimosas, Fresh Fruit Parfaits, Spinach and Feta Frittata and a build-your-own waffle bar!
Space is limited! Please register at Customer Service, payment is collected upon registration.

 

All About Red Wine Dinner

Thursday, May 15th 6:30-8:00 PM, $20 per person

Please register at customer service, or by calling (561) 904-4000

Join us as we wine and dine with our wine expert! Each of the four courses will be perfectly paired with a unique wine from our favorite regions! Menu will be available on our facebook page: Facebook.com/wholefoodsmarketwellington and at Customer Service by May 5th.

Chef: Amanda Smith, Lifestyle Center Specialist, and Expert Wine Partner, Mike Gavin from Premier Beverages

 

Gluten Free Fair

Saturday, May 17th 11:00 AM-2:00 PM

Bootin’ the gluten but not sure where to start? Stop by and taste all our favorite gluten free products, while asking any gluten free questions that you might have! No registration necessary, just stop by.

NOTE:  All ingredients used are gluten-free, however, our facility is not certified gluten free.

 

Healthy Road Map- The Great Outdoors

Saturday, May 17th 2:00 – 4:00 PM, FREE

Please register at customer service, or by calling (561) 904-4000

Hey, what’s canoe with you? Is your new amazing, healthy lifestyle cramping your camping or outdoor picnic fun? Stop by the patio to learn how to throw down some healthy fare inspired by the great outdoors…it will be in-tents.

Instructor: Amanda Fernandez, Healthy Eating/Green Mission Specialist

 

5% Day benefiting The PB&J Project

Tuesday May 20th

Shop any Whole Foods Market in Broward or Palm Beach on May 20th as 5% of the day’s net sales will be donated to The PB&J Project. This new project, developed by local Wellington resident Ryan, a 12-year-old customer, specifically works to support The Pantry of Broward County to collect peanut butter and jelly. According to Ryan, “Over the past six months, I have been busy baking cookies and making lemonade to sell in front of my house in order to raise money. I look at this as turning lemons into lemonade and into PB&J.” The Pantry of Broward County serves seniors in need on low fixed incomes and grandparents raising their grandchildren throughout BrowardCounty.

 

Pop Up Cart: Peanut Butter Jelly Time

Tuesday, May 20th 12 noon-2:00 PM, $2.00 each or $6.00 ‘The Works’

Raising funds for the PB&J Project, order a $2.00 custom Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich with your choice of nut butter, jelly and toppings including bananas, strawberries, potato chips, cocoa crisp cereal and even bacon. For $6.00, order The Works with all the toppings…Hey, it’s for a great cause!

 

Potty Training Tips: “It Takes a Village” Parenting Group Series

Tuesday, May 20th 10:00-11:30 AM, FREE

Please register at customer service, or by calling (561) 904-4000

Are you counting down the days to the toilet transition? Or maybe you’ve already dabbled in a few less-than-successful attempts? Either way, we heard one thing again and again: Your kid has to be good and ready. Join Jenn Cohen, of It Takes a Village Parenting Group, to sit and chat about some tips and tricks to make sure you and your child make a smooth transition.

 

Fondue-It-Yourself

Tuesday, May 20th, 6:30-8:00 PM, FREE

Please register at customer service, or by calling (561) 904-4000

Do you find yourself constantly ‘pinning’ do-it-yourself projects on Pintrest? Are you a serious cheese lover? Then this is the class for you! We will be teaching you all the tips and tricks to a perfect, silky fondue with all the accompaniments! We will also showcase the best chocolate to use for dipping!

Instructor: Amanda Smith, Lifestyle Center Specialist, and Jose Samour, Cheese Buyer

 

Gluten Free Cooking with Chef Joe

Friday, May 23rd 6:30-8:00 PM, FREE

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

Join Chef Joe as he demonstrates how to prepare a Gluten Free meal that tastes great and is easy for anyone to prepare!  Bring your appetite and your Gluten Free questions. Samples will be served. NOTE:  All ingredients used are gluten-free, however, our facility is not certified gluten free.

 

 Support Our Troops Cookout!

Saturday, May 24th 12:00 – 3:00 PM, $5 Donation to Forgotten Soldiers Outreach

Please register at customer service, or by calling (561) 904-4000

Stop by our giving grill for a great cause!  Enjoy a hamburger, hotdog or vegetarian burger along with a side and choice of drink for a $5 donation.  100% of the money raised will go to Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, to ship care packages to our troops.  To learn more, visit the information table or go to www.forgottensoldiers.org.  Customers are invited to write letters of encouragement to our troops at the info table or donate toiletries to be included in the care packages.

 

Small Budget, Big Flavor!

Tuesday, May 27th, 6:30-8:00 PM, FREE

Please register at customer service, or by calling (561) 904-4000

Welcome, Value Shoppers! Make the most of your grocery dollar and join us in exploring all Whole Foods Market has to offer for our budget conscious shoppers. We will begin with a store tour, highlighting our weekly sales, everyday values, and Whole Deal savings. Then meet up in our LifestyleCenter to share valuable meal planning ideas and exciting new recipes. Samples provided.

Instructor: Amanda Smith, Lifestyle Center Specialist

 

DIY: Fresh Goat Cheese

Friday, May 30th, 6:30-7:30 PM, $10 per person

Please register at customer service, or by calling (561) 904-4000

Ever wonder what it takes to make fresh goat cheese? Join our cheese expert as he walks you step-by-step through the cheese making process! Each student will go home with a goat cheese making kit that can be used for future delicious endeavors!

Instructor: Jose Samour, Cheese Buyer

 

Mom’s Morning Escape

Friday, May 30th 9:00-11:00 AM, FREE

Please register at customer service, or by calling (561) 904-4000

Moms will receive a free coffee or tea, and muffin from the Coffee Bar.  Please check in at the Customer Service desk to pick up your Mom’s Morning Escape Voucher, then make your way to the Coffee Bar for your treats. Dr. Laura Valhuerdi of Practical Wellness Solutions, a Chiropractic Physician and Licensed Massage Therapist with a degree in Kinesiology, will be offering free 5 minute chair massages in the back of the café (first come first served).

*All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

 

Vegan Cooking with Mohila

Saturday May 31st 2:00-3:30 PM, FREE

Please register at customer service, or by calling (561) 904-4000

A vegan diet doesn’t have to be difficult! Join Mohila, one of our bakery team members and former restaurant owner; as she guides us through the ins and outs of cooking some of the best veggie-friendly recipes from her repertoire, including her homemade vegan baklava!

 

 

Coming Soon…

 

Kid’s Cooking Camp

July 7th -11th

August 4th -8th

Kid’s Camp is back and better than ever! This year, the theme is “Color Me a Chef” and we will be exploring all things colorful and healthy! The kids will participate in hands-on cooking and crafts while learning how to build a better, more colorful plate!

Both weeks run Monday-Friday and 9:00 am- 1:30 pm.

$179 per child includes one five day camp of your choice. Pre-registration required at Customer Service, payment collected upon registration.

 

May, 2014 – Jack Van Dell Delivers Exquisite Equestrian Sport Trophies

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May, 2014 – Jack Van Dell Delivers Exquisite Equestrian Sport Trophies

Jack Van Dell Delivers Exquisite Equestrian Sport Trophies

Wellington, FL (April 1, 2014) – While Jack Van Dell has many talents and interests, one of his strongest passions has always been for horses. Van Dell is a successful businessman, devoted to catering to his customers at the popular Van Dell Jewelers in Wellington and Royal Palm Beach, Florida. Besides the equestrian-themed jewelry that Van Dell sells, he also designs beautiful, high-quality trophies for equestrian sports.

Jack Van Dell is the president of Van Dell Jewelers, which was started by his father John Van Dell in 1935 in Salem, Massachusetts. The store now has two locations in Florida to accommodate its customer base. Besides his business, John Van Dell passed on his talent for designing and creating fine jewelry and trophies and his love for horses to his son Jack. Jack Van Dell now manufactures jewelry featuring exquisite pendants in such shapes as saddles, boots, horses, and bits. Van Dell’s trophies are just as intricate and well-made as his jewelry.

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“We’ve been doing trophies for probably the last 40 years. It’s been a big part of the business for a long time,” Van Dell explained. “It started out with yacht racing because I used to sail boats a long time ago, so we did a lot of yachting trophies. Then it went from there to horse shows then to polo. When I started playing polo we started doing polo trophies, and now we do trophies for the U.S. Open, the Cartier, and the Piaget Cups here at IPC (International Polo Club Palm Beach) as well as Grand Champion Polo Club.”

Jack Van Dell takes great pride in his trophies, forming each one with careful precision. “Each one is handmade, and we have probably the best workshop for this type of trophy in the country. We can produce things that are really high-quality out of silver and other precious medals for a very reasonable price and do it very quickly. That’s sort of the hook—we can do it for a good price and do it quickly.” Prices for Van Dell’s trophies start as low as $35.00 and go up to nearly $5,000.00 depending on the trophy. Artfully designed trophies at a low price and completed in a timely manner certainly makes Van Dell’s customers glad they chose his business.

For more information on Jack Van Dell’s beautiful trophies and Van Dell Jewelers, visit vandell.com or call (561) 753-7937.

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Photo: Jack Van Dell is the president of Van Dell Jewelers, designs beautiful, high-quality trophies for equestrian sports.  

May, 2014 – Palm Beach Entertaining

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May, 2014 – Palm Beach Entertaining

HANLEY CENTER WRAPS UP AUTHOR AND ARTIST SERIES WITH PALM BEACH ENTERTAINING

Afternoon tea reception honors author Annie Falk and panel of book contributors

By Lila Photo.
Dr. Rachel Docekal, Annie Falk and Sarah Alsofrom.
By Lila Photo.

(PALM BEACH, Fla) The Hanley Center Foundation’s new Author and Artist Series wrapped up its inaugural season with an afternoon tea and book signing recently at Club Colette in Palm Beach. The event honored local resident and author of Palm Beach Entertaining, Annie Falk, and three of its contributors. Presented in cooperation with the Palm Beach office of U.S. Bank Private Client Reserve, the Author and Artist Series event featured a panel discussion about the making of the book, spotlighting the author and contributors’ own favorite entertaining tips. An audience of 90 friends and Hanley supporters asked questions and left with a personalized book copy.

“We were thrilled for this distinguished panel to wrap up Hanley’s Author and Artist Series in our first season,” said Dr. Rachel Docekal, CEO for the Hanley Center Foundation. “Throughout the season we have had the privilege of recognizing local authors and artists of interest to our community in a series of private special events. Our recent book signing tea was the perfect finale to a fun first season, and we are grateful to Heidi Steiger and Gwen Boykin from U.S. Bank for their great partnership in presenting this event.”

At the tea, Palm Beach Entertaining contributors Victoria Amory, Aime Dunstan and Daphne Nikolopoulos joined Falk and were moderated by Palm Beach Illustrated associate editor, Mary Murray.  Billed as an insider’s guide to entertaining, Palm Beach Entertaining is packed with recipes and tips from America’s most accomplished society hosts.  More than 20 local and celebrated hosts opened their doors, revealing secrets for entertaining along with 100 of their most tried-and-true recipes.

“We were delighted to partner with Hanley Center in presenting this wonderful afternoon,” said Heidi Steiger, east region president of The Private Client Reserve of U.S. Bank.  “Like Hanley Center, we take our role as a community partner very seriously.  Events like this tea give us a chance to connect with our clients and Palm Beach community leaders.

Hanley Center is a nonprofit residential substance abuse treatment center established by the Hanley family as a community resource nearly 30 years ago.   Hanley Center has led the treatment industry as a pioneer– with older adult and boomer programs setting a hallmark for effective treatment and the industry standard for treating those populations today Now part of the Caron Treatment Centers network, Caron and Hanley Treatment Centers comprise the largest and most comprehensive nonprofit addiction treatment provider in the country, focused on a 12-Step recovery program with a powerful clinical component. In South Florida, Caron and Hanley Treatment Centers operate lifesaving addiction treatment centers at Hanley Center, Caron Ocean Drive and Caron Renaissance in Palm Beach County; and Gate Lodge in Vero Beach.  For more information on Caron and Hanley Treatment Centers, or future local events, please call (561) 841-1048 or visit www.hanleycenter.org.

The Private Client Reserve of U.S. Bank is a provider of comprehensive wealth management services for high-net-worth individuals, families and foundations with investable assets of more than $1 million.

Highly experienced wealth management advisors lead client-focused teams that deliver forward-thinking, customized strategies including investment management, private banking, personal trust and estate administration and wealth planning services designed for each client’s unique goals and needs. The Private Client Reserve is a part of U.S. Bank’s Wealth Management Group. For more information, visit reserve.usbank.com or reach Gwen Boykin, senior vice president and senior trust officer at 561.653.3358

May, 2014 – Marketing on a Shoestring

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FREE Workshop – Registration Ends Monday, May 5th!

Marketing on a Shoestring Workshop

Thursday, May 8, 2014

8:30 to 11:00 a.m.

Refreshments will be served

If you’re in business today, you’re in the marketing business. 
The fact is, without effective marketing, your product, service, organization or cause 
is doomed in our hugely competitive marketplace. It’s just that simple.

So how do you get your message noticed in this churning sea of competition, especially if you have little or no formal marketing training or background?

Attend our marketing workshop for an idea-packed morning that will make an incredible difference in your marketing results. Developed specifically for people with little or no marketing background, this exciting workshop does away with marketing theory and jargon to focus on easy-to-apply marketing techniques, tricks and tips guaranteed to work hard for you. 

Just a sample of what’s in store…

√ Get tons of creative ideas you can adapt and use immediately

√ Save a bundle by avoiding common marketing mistakes

√ Develop a marketing plan that boosts profits way up

The cost is FREE!

Location:

Resource Depot
2510 Florida Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL  33401

To register visit send an e-mail to [email protected]

Deadline for Registration is Monday, May 5, 2014

Space is limited so reservations are required! 

This Workshop is sponsored by:

Resource Depot 

Tina L. Pugliese, APR

Executive Coach

PUGLIESE PUBLIC RELATIONS

561-889-3575

[email protected]

www.PugliesePR.com

Find us on Facebook

 

May, 2014 – May Flowers

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May, 2014 – May Flowers

May, 2014 – May FlowersKM-LDub

This month I’m grateful for all of our writers, who give us thoughtful views of the world every month. I’m sad to say goodbye to a couple of writers who are leaving us – Alan Williamson with “As I Was Saying” and Barbara Phillippi with “Dog Walkin’ Wellington.”  And I’m happy to introduce you to two new writers for Around Wellington – Gabrielle Harris with “Teen Talk” and Mark Planco with “Paws-itive Press.”

If I can get one message across here, it’s a simple one – Don’t forget Mother’s Day!  It’s Sunday, May 11th and it’s a great time to say thank you to your mother. We have a contest for a gift certificate to Massage Envy, as we usually do – running between the 1st – 10th of this month.  We have three advertisers who come to mind when I think about Mother’s Day gift certificates, so please consider them – Massage Envy (in Wellington & Royal PalmBeach), Tipsy Salon & Spa and Wellington Day Spa.

Pamper your Mother this Mother’s Day!

I had the pleasure of interviewing the owners of Cups Frozen Yogurt for this month’s “AW Spotlight” story.  Read the story and find out why Cups is a delicious, healthy choice when it comes to frozen yogurt and smoothies.

Ed and Dana Alvarez of Cups Frozen Yogurt, located in the Whole Foods plaza on 441 in Wellington.
Ed and Dana Alvarez of Cups Frozen Yogurt, located in the Whole Foods plaza on 441 in Wellington.

Please take our 10-question survey on our home page and let me know your input! I’m also ready to make improvements and changes to AroundWellington.

Hope you enjoy your month and all of the beautiful May flowers that you see Around Wellington in our tropical climate. I recently re-planted our garden and am happy to have marigolds (which keep the bugs away), several herbs, tomatoes, lettuce and kale.

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Here are the new articles for this month!  Don’t forget to check out our “News & Events” for the latest happenings and our “Photo Galleries” of recent events.

See you Around Wellington,

Krista Martinelli

Editor

AroundWellington.com

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May, 2014 – Wellington Offers Cure for Summer Boredom

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Wellington Offers the Cure for Summer Boredom

School is almost out for summer, but before you pack your bags for vacation, it’s time to take a look at the fun and reasonably-priced programming offered in the Village of Wellington.

Wellington Community Center (12150 Forest Hill Boulevard) – This summer the WellingtonCommunity Center will offer a variety of camps for ages 3 and up with the usual camp fun of games, music, arts & crafts, snacks, and more.  We also offer camps specializing in tumbling, gymnastics, cheerleading, and hip hop dance.  New Camps include yoga for teens, theater program for special needs, and Mad Science camp.

Village Park (11700 Pierson Road) – Children ages 5 to 15 will have a summer to remember at Wellington’s Summer Camp which includes sporting and entertainment, animal exhibits, swimming, field trips, and much more. Other summer specific activities include the circus academy, basketball academy, speed and agility camp, fishing camp, and soccer camps.

Wellington Aquatics Complex (12150 Forest Hill Boulevard) – Dive into summer fun at this Olympic-sized pool with diving boards, water slides, an aquatic spray ground and kiddie water play area.  American Red Cross Summer Swim lessons begin June 2nd and continue through August 4th.  Junior Lifeguard classes begin in June, with 6 sessions offered throughout the summer.

Wellington Amphitheater (12100 Forest Hill Boulevard) – Entertainment lives at the Amphitheater, which hosts free movies every Friday night throughout the summer as well as a summer tribute concert series. Every second and fourth Saturday between June and October, a tribute concert and food truck event will take place.

For more information about summer programs, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov, click the Parks & Recreation icon and select Flyers and Guides (http://www.wellingtonfl.gov/community/parks-and-recreation/program-guide-and-flyers.html).

For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.

 

 

May, 2014 – The Salvation Army urges residents to be “Weather Aware”

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Tara Holcomb

Director, Development & PR
The Salvation Army of Palm Beach County
(561) 686-3530 x 26271 / (304) 695-0766
[email protected]

Local Salvation Army Officer responds to severe weather in Pensacola, the Florida Panhandle
The Salvation Army urges residents to be “Weather Aware”

West Palm Beach, Fla. (May 1, 2014) – The Salvation Army of Palm Beach County has deployed one local officer, Captain Pierre Smith, commanding officer for Palm Beach County,  to the Pensacola area after significant amounts of rainfall caused major flooding and roads to collapse.

“Right now Pensacola is devastated and The Salvation Army needs resources and additional personnel to help their communities,” said Captain Pierre Smith. “I’m honored they have contacted me to serve and am confident that The Salvation Army will be able to assist where the need is the greatest.”

The Salvation Army Florida Divisional headquarters in Tampa placed additional mobile canteens and personnel on deployed status yesterday and is mobilizing them to Pensacola and neighboring cities.   The Salvation Army urges citizens to be “weather aware” and to heed local emergency managers’ advice of “Turn Around, Don’t Drown.”

Relief efforts will extend throughout the impacted region. In the short-term aftermath of the storm, Salvation Army officers and staff will focus primarily on immediate needs providing food, hydration, and emotional and spiritual care to impacted individuals and families.

Since the severe weather hit over the weekend, The Salvation Army has served more than 11,00 meals, sheltered nearly 150 people and distributed more than 125 clean up kits and dispatched 20 mobile canteens.

The Salvation Army will be sending resources such as water and clean up kits to Pensacola, however in-kind donations are not needed.

If you would like to donate or learn how to volunteer with The Salvation Army in Pensacola please go to www.disaster.salvationarmyusa.org

In addition to feeding, The Salvation Army is prepared to provide:

·        Clean-up kits containing brooms, mops, buckets and cleaning supplies

·        Hygiene kits

·        Drinking water

·        Shower units

·        First-aid supplies

·        Emotional/spiritual care

The Salvation Army encourages all residents as we are about to enter hurricane season to prepare an emergency supply kit and stay informed to all warnings. Disaster response professionals recommend having a three to five day supply of food and water for each individual of your family as well as flashlights, medication, and battery powered radio.

For more information on how The Salvation Army of Florida is responding to the storm, follow @salarmyfla and on Twitter, search for “Salvation Army Florida Division” on Facebook or go to our website, www.salvationarmyflorida.org. You can also go to www.disaster.salvationarmyusa.org other ways The Salvation Army is helping residents recover from a disaster.

The Salvation Army asks people who want to help those affected by this disaster to visit www.salvationarmyusa.org or call 1-800-SAL-ARMY (1-800-725-2769). Donors may also contribute $10 via their phone bill by *text messaging the word STORM to 80888, and confirming the donation with the word, “Yes.” Checks may be made out to The Salvation Army Disaster Relief and can be sent to your local Salvation Army in Florida. Please designate “2014 Disaster Relief” on all checks.

At this point, in-kind donations are not being accepted. Used clothing and used furniture are seldom required during an incident. However, these gifts are vitally important in supporting the day-to-day work of your local Salvation Army. Please consider giving these items to your local Salvation Army Family Store or dial 1-800-SA-TRUCK (1-800-728-7825).

For the latest emergency disaster services news, please visit www.disaster.salvationarmyusa.org and follow the EDS team on Twitter @SalArmyEDS.

In the short-term aftermath of a storm, Salvation Army officers and staff will focus primarily on the immediate needs of disaster survivors and first-responders, providing food and hydration for impacted individuals and families.

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About The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church established in 1865, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination for 130 years in the United States. Nearly 30 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. 82 cents of every dollar spent is used to carry out those services in 5,000 communities nationwide. For more information, go to www.salvationarmyusa.org.

*A one time donation of $10 will be added to your mobile phone bill or deducted from your prepaid balance. Message & Data Rates May Apply. All charges are billed by and payable to your mobile service provider. Service is available on Verizon Wireless, AT&T, Sprint, and TMobile. By participating you certify that you agree to the terms and conditions, that you are 18 yrs or older, or have parental permission, and have authorization from the account holder. Donations are collected for the benefit of The Salvation Army by the Innovative Giving Foundation and subject to the terms found at igfn.org/t. Privacy policy: igfn.org/p. Text STOP to 80888 to stop; Text HELP to 80888 for help.”

 

 

May, 2014 – 3D Mammography

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May, 2014 – 3D Mammography

Ask the Docs

The addition of 3D Mammography  (tomosynthesis) to conventional digital mammography results in a 30 percent reduction in the overall recall rate

By Eric M. Baumel, MDDr. Eric Baumel at Independent Imaging

Breast tomosynthesis, also known as 3D mammography was approved by the FDA on February 11, 2011.

Breast tomosynthesis minimizes the effect of overlapping breast tissue by having the X-ray tube and detector moving in tandem, acquiring the images at different angles. These images are then combined to create a three dimensional picture that can be manipulated by the radiologist when reviewing the mammograms. At the current time, the tomosynthesis images are acquired at the same time as the conventional 2D mammograms.

Using conventional mammography, about 10 – 15% of women are called back for additional imaging. Tomosynthesis reduces the need for many of these call backs, because the initial studies with tomosythesis will be free of overlapping structures.

Another benefit is the improved imaging in women with mammographically dense breasts, because of the elimination of viewing the overlying tissues above and below the areas of interest.

Because of the 3D information included in obtaining the tomosynthesis images, the relative position of a suspicious area in the breast can be more precisely identified in all three planes.

A recent large study of tomosynthesis was published online July 30, 2013 in Radiology by Brian M. Haas, M.D. and colleagues, from the Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Conn.

The addition of tomosynthesis to conventional digital mammography resulted in a 30 percent reduction in the overall recall rate.

“All age groups and breast densities had reduced risk for recall in the tomosynthesis group,” Dr. Haas said. “Women with dense breasts and those younger than age 50 particularly benefited from tomosynthesis.”

Lower recall rates help reduce patient anxiety and also reduce costs from additional diagnostic examinations, Dr. Haas said.

Tomosynthesis has one significant drawback: a radiation dose approximately double that of digital mammography alone. However, Dr. Haas noted that new technology approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration could reduce the dose.

Eric Baumel, MD is the Medical Director at Independent Imaging where 3D Mammography is available.  He has also authored an iPhone app called “Radiology Toolbox” (which has been downloaded more than 60,000 times all over the world). He has recently co-authored an app called “Pediatric Toolbox,” along with Dr. Amy Aqua of Simo & Bruck Pediatrics. See related “AW Spotlight” story this month (October, 2013) about Independent Imaging.

Editor’s Note: This article has been repeated in honor of Mother’s Day. 

May, 2014 – My Personal Mt. Rushmores

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May, 2014 – My Personal Mt. Rushmores

Cantankerously Yours

My Personal Mt.Rushmores

By Wendell Abern

Dear Sports Fans,

For some reason, a sportswriter recently asked Lebron James which basketball players he would choose to memorialize on a Mt.Rushmore-type mountain sculpture. Predictably, his answer spawned a huge controversy, with noisy responses from sports writers and other basketball players.

Well, I love to create noisy responses. So I decided to carve out a few Mt.Rushmores of my own. So far, I have decided on fifteen different classifications, but since some require explanation, I have room for only three this month.

1 – On-line dating biographies.

Personally, I think dating websites are a great idea. And yes, I’m aware of obvious dangers. But I believe this is a wonderful way for people my age to find friends, companions and even mates. In fact, I know of four marriages that have resulted from on-line meets, and three other couples who are progressing quite happily.

After I’d been a widower for a few years, I explored certain “elderly” websites because I wanted to write a column about the subject. I saved some of the bios, mostly because they sound like I’d written them. (I have included a few men to demonstrate what all women know:  when it comes to lying, we men are pathetically transparent).  My nominees (original names changed to protect the guilty):

Blossom.

“I know it’s not obvious from my photo, but I am a 53-year old buxom divorcee with the body of a 25-year old and a healthy appetite for life, if you know what I mean!  (Wink, wink.)* I am all ready to blossom again!”

*(The “winks” are Blossom’s, not mine.)

Handsome Jack, age 61.

Except for his photo, which was clearly taken when he was about 23 years old, the name says it all.

Virginia.

“I am a widow of seven years.  After 58 years of being bookish, quiet and reserved, I am ready to explore new worlds with the right man.  However, I do have a few requirements: no one older than 60; must have all or most of his hair, but none on his face, protruding from his nose or clinging to his ears; IQ higher than 125; at least six feet tall; weighs no more than 180 pounds; has at least one college degree, no grown children living with him, no weird fetishes, and no oral noises while eating.”

Fred.

“I am 68 years old and pleasingly plump (my picture was taken before I lost 30 pounds). I get along with everyone!  And everyone likes me except my miserable ex-wife.  My kids like me!  My former mother-in-law likes me!  All the Khardashian girls like me!  Viagra is losing a fortune on me!  Even though I am only five foot six, I have a very tall libido!”

2 – The pathetically déclassé.

While many people lack class, some stand out.  And while I have selected four worthy candidates, I believe no one in the world is in Charlie Sheen’s league.

Accompanying him on this Mt.Rushmore sculpture would be Miley Cyrus, Mayor Rob Ford and President Vladimir Putin.

3 – Artistic Directors.

For those of you unfamiliar with the inner workings of theatres, the Artistic Director is the major-domo; the head macher; the untitled CEO of the theatre.

Artistic Directors determine which plays their theatres will produce.  They are the ones who read (and judge) every manuscript sent to them.

I have been submitting plays to AD’s at theatres all over the country for more than 50 years.  I am not “connected.”  I don’t belong to any theatre group.  I don’t have a friend of a friend of a cousin who knows an Artistic Director.  No one has any idea who I am.  Ergo, I have never received a rejection in less than a year.

I have kept many rejection slips, plus the accompanying notes from Artistic Directors, who obviously have more difficulty reading plays than playwrights have writing them.

In order to erect a Mt.Rushmore to these emperors, I have selected the lamest comments, i.e., excuses, along with the length of time it took them to respond.

Martin Brady, Jane Addams Center, Chicago.

Play submitted June, 1977; returned November 7, 1979 (2 years, 5 months).

“The Jane Addams Theatre is being taken over for one year by the Steppenwolf Theatre Company.  In making this transition, I have come across this copy of your play, which I assume you submitted to our previous Artistic Director.  In any case, in an effort to help clean up, we are returning your script to you.  I would suggest you consider re-submitting your play to the new Artistic Director once Steppenwolf settles in.”

Douglas A. Grabowski, Playwrights Horizons, New York City.

Play submitted September, 1987; returned June 20, 1989 (one year, nine months)

“Thank you for submitting your play, BED, to Playwrights Horizons.  We’re sorry it’s taken us so long to get back to you, but the Artistic Director has been unusually hectic with THE HEIDI CHRONICLES and a recent cultural exchange trip to the Soviet Union.”

William Storm, Mark Taper Forum, Los Angeles.

Play submitted January, 1984; returned January 27, 1986 (two years).

“Thank you for showing us SARAH.  I’m returning the script to you herewith, with apologies for not responding much sooner.  I simply wanted a number of people here to have a chance to look at the piece, and I’m afraid these things take time.”

Michael Cullen, Travel Light Theatre, Chicago.

Play submitted November, 1977; returned August 21, 1980 (my world’s record:  two years,    nine months – and they still hadn’t read it).

“On behalf of the Travel Light Theatre, I would like to thank you for submitting your script for consideration.  I apologize for the delay – I just inherited the task of Literary Manager. We are looking at your play now, and will be in touch.”

As I’d mentioned earlier, these are the only Mt.Rushmores I could include in this month’s column.  Others to follow soon.

Cantankerously Yours,

Wendell Abern

Wendell Abern can be reached at .

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