Announcing an Annual World Peace Ceremony to be held on Wednesday, September 21st at 6pm in the Rotary Peace Park in Wellington. (Near the Wellington library, corner of Royal Fern & Birkdale)…
September, 2011 – Back-to-School Night at W.H.S.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT (OPEN HOUSE)
Back-To-School Night (Open House) at Wellington Community High School is scheduled for Thursday, September 22, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. The pep band, dance team, cheerleaders, and STEP Team will be performing at 6:30 p.m. in the courtyard. Activities, organizations, and clubs will have tables set up around the perimeter of the courtyard. A special table for parent volunteer sign-up will be in the entrance of the courtyard. An orientation will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. in the period 1 class. It is imperative that parents arrive on time to receive all the important information which will be presented.
Teachers will briefly explain the course content, requirements, and student expectations. Parents may ask questions at the end of each teacher’s presentation, however, time will not permit for individual conferences. If a one-to-one meeting is needed with the teacher, a conference can be arranged through our guidance office at 795-4915. Our parent meetings are held in the Media Center on Thursday afternoons starting at 3:00 p.m.
This is the Open House program on September 22:
6:30 – 6:55 p.m. Courtyard Student Performances
7:00 – 7:30 p.m. Welcome in Period 1 followed by Period 1
7:35 – 7:45 p.m. Period 2
7:50 – 8:00 p.m. Period 3
8:05 – 8:15 p.m. Period 4
8:20 – 8:30 p.m. Period 5
8:35 – 8:45 p.m. Period 6
8:50 – 9:00 p.m. Period 7
On September 21, 2011, students will be bringing home a copy of their schedule along with a map of the campus on the reverse side. In the event that an additional copy of the student schedule is needed, counselors will be available in the main office prior to period 1 on September 22.
Wellington High School looks forward to meeting all the parents and working as a team to insure the success of each student. Wellington is proud of its campus, its staff, and its students. Come, join us, and share Wolverine pride.
September, 2011 – Howlin’ Hoedown Gift Gathering
INFO ON THE FUNDRAISER ITSELF:
Hello Friends!
The Big Dog Ranch Rescue and the Palms West Community Foundation announce a joint fundraising event
that will be held Saturday, October 1, 2011 at Breaker’s West Golf and Country Club!
This event benefits the Palms West Community Foundation and the Big Dog Ranch Rescue.
***A western themed party featuring a BBQ dinner, Live and Silent Auction, Live Music, Line Dancing, and a howling good time!!***
The Big Dog Ranch Rescue is an amazing non-profit organization devoted to saving the lives of unwanted pets. They provide loving care for dogs of all breeds, until they are adopted to the right homes. Big Dog Ranch Rescue is associated with the Weimaraner Rescue Ranch of Florida. Their new home is at the end of Acme Road (10948 Acme Road, Wellington). Please visit their website at www.bigdogranchrescue.org for more information and to view absolutely adorable huggable adoptable dogs.
The Palms West Community Foundation championed the construction of a building for the Palms West Chamber of Commerce and for the use of local community organizations. The Foundation provides college scholarships and partners with community charities for fundraising events.
If you would like to be a sponsor, that would be great or if you’d just like to attend, that would be wonderful also. We cannot begin to tell you how much I appreciate your support! (Tickets can be purchased at www.palmswest.com.) Thank you!
Yee Haw!
September, 2011 – Happy Back to School!
Dear Readers,
Happy September! For parents and kids, it’s that back to school time of year and we are all getting up a little bit earlier than over the summer. Back to our routines, back to home work, back to filling lunch boxes, etc. To me, it feels more like the beginning of a new year than January. Hope you’re enjoying everything that’s new in your routine.
Speaking of Back-to-School, check out and let us know what you think. Writer Melanie Lewis writes an open letter to her elementary school principal, questioning the use of movies in school. What do you think? Should teachers use movies as a reward for good behavior in school? Or is that laziness – on the part of the teachers? I would like to hear from parents, teachers and kids on this one! Email: and put “Movies in School” as your subject line.
Don’t forget to enter our new, super-easy contest and you could win a one-hour massage at Massage Envy in Royal Palm Beach! Between Sept. 1st – 15th, just find the little “AW Contest!” … (you know what? A lot of you are old pro’s at this by now, so just go to our “” link to see how to do it if you don’t already know). You could be a winner! After this one, our next contest will be an extra special one – thanks to renowned-illustrator Rollin McGrail. Keep checking back on our “Contest” page, so you don’t miss it!
I want to warmly welcome our new advertising representative Shawn Thompson. You already know Shawn because she compiles the information for “” each month, bringing us the latest in where kids eat FREE Around Wellington – and other good stuff. She joins Damon Webb in selling advertising for AroundWellington.com – and I think they’ll be a great team. Please contact either Shawn (561-386-1372) or Damon (561-452-3853) with your advertising questions.
We are presenting a fun event on September 20th, along with Nature’s Table Café – a Coupon Swap. Actually it was Shawn Thompson’s idea – she noticed that people were doing this in other cities around the country. So if you’re up for some good coupon sharing and money-saving tips, please RSVP ASAP to me at: . Bring your own scissors! .
For our “” story, we are featuring Nature’s Table Café in Wellington. Check out their excellent wraps, paninis smoothies! Owner Bedonna Flesher loves to see her customers sample new things, so stop by and find out what your favorites are. Check out the article for more details on this terrific place, if you haven’t already discovered it.
One of my favorite events every year, by the way, is the Peace Ceremony in Wellington, organized by the Wellington Rotary Club and Dr. Wes Boughner. No matter what your background, religion or politics, it’s a beautiful event for “taking a moment” and honoring the idea of world peace. Students are awarded for the essays, poems and drawings related to peace. An advocate for peace in our community is recognized with a special award. And usually the ceremony wraps up with the release of doves into the air. So don’t miss this one on September 21stat 6pm at the Wellington Peace Park, right near the library on Forest Hill Blvd.
Welcome to our newest columnist Sofia Sanchez! Sofia is a delightful seven-year-old girl on a mission – to bake, cook, create and someday have her own bakery. See her easy recipe for a Fruit Salad with Dip this month by visiting “.” Each month she’ll bring you a new recipe, something that’s easy for kids to prepare.
I’m happy to tell you about two new advertisers this month – LadyBugs of Wellington and UltraCleaners. Right after LadyBugs opened their wonderful consignment shop for kids, teens and maternity, I heard from one of our readers – Courtney, the President of the Wellington Mom’s Club. (561) 790-7990.
has five locations around Palm Beach County – one of the locations is just outside the Mall at Wellington Green, over near Coldstone Creamery. Happy customer Jill Coon says, “I appreciate the convenience of the pick up and delivery service they offer. My clothes are spotless, smell fresh and are ironed perfectly. I also love the fact that Ultra Cleaners does shoe repair. They did a terrific job on a pair of heels I had. Ultra Cleaners is the best!” Visit them at the Pointe at Wellington Green – 10240 Forest Hill Blvd, Suite 130, Wellington. (561) 753-6200.
THANKS to all of our writers, photographers, advertisers and to you, our dear readers!
Here’s our table of contents, so you can explore everything that’s new for this month. So see below or just visit to explore.
– Nature’s Table Cafe
(with Lucy Arnaz Luckinbill)
Please feel free to contact me if you ever have questions or suggestions: .
Cheers,
Krista Martinelli
Editor
September, 2011 – Norton Museum News
Norton 2011 Summer Attendance Breaks Museum Records
Gallery reinstallations, lobby redesign to build on visitor growth
Sixth Annual Moon Festival Celebrates Chinese Art and Culture on Sept. 10
Out of this World: Extraordinary Costumes from Film & Television closes Sept. 11
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (Sept. 1, 2011) – The Norton Museum of Art is thrilled to announce that the summer of 2011 has been one of the best attended summers in its 70-year history. A record-breaking July set the pace with more than 11,000 visitors. The museum remains on pace for its highest annual attendance in years, despite a two-and-a-half week closure— from Sept. 12-30—to reinstall the American and European galleries.
“Engaging our community is a primary part of the Norton’s mission, and certainly what Mr. Norton envisioned when he built this museum and left this wonderful legacy,” said Museum Director and CEO Hope Alswang. “We are grateful to the community for responding to, and supporting the Norton in such numbers, and we look forward to an equally rich fall.”
One of the reasons for the record summer attendance is a slate of strong exhibitions, including the highly-praised Altered States, A to Z: 26 Great Photographs from the Norton Collection), and especially Out of this World: Extraordinary Costumes from Film & Television, which has been extended through Sept. 11, the day before closing for the gallery reinstallations. (The daylong Sixth Annual Moon Festival on Sept. 10, which celebrates Chinese art and culture, also precedes the temporary closing.)
Other factors contributing to the increased summer attendance include:
· The increasingly popular Art After Dark series, (Where Culture and Entertainment Meet!) which drew more than 2,200 visitors during June, July and August.
· Visits by a record-setting number of nearly 4,000 young summer campers for guided tours and art projects.
· The community’s increased awareness and use of the Museum’s Free Saturday admission policy. (The Museum is free to Palm Beach County residents the first Saturday of each month, and free to West Palm Beach residents every Saturday.)
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The Museum will be even more welcoming and appealing to its growing number of visitors when it re-opens Oct. 1, (the first Saturday of the month). The reinstallation of the American and European galleries will provide a fresh perspective to the heart and soul of the Norton’s Permanent Collection, and a redesigned main lobby also will include Wi-Fi for guests.
On Oct. 1, curator-led tours of the reinstalled galleries will be available throughout the day. Special family activities are also planned, including the kickoff of a new DIY art project that will be a regular part of “first Saturday” programming.
For more information visit www.Norton.org or call 561-832-5196.
The Norton Museum of Art is a major cultural attraction in Florida, and internationally known for its distinguished Permanent Collection featuring American Art, Chinese Art, Contemporary Art, European Art and Photography. The Norton is located at 1451 S. Olive Ave. in West Palm Beach, FL., and is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Closed on Mondays and major Holidays). General admission is $12 for adults, $5 for visitors ages 13-21, and free for Members and children under 13. Special group rates are available. West Palm Beach residents receive free admission every Saturday with proof of residency. Palm Beach County residents receive free admission the first Saturday of each month with proof of residency. For additional information, please call 561-832-5196, or visit www.norton.org.
September, 2011 – Free Networking Groups by Coffee News
Free Networking International
Free Networking International – weekly meeting – Join us every Tuesday and Friday and
GET CONNECTED. We network with other community business owners and people of various
occupations. Attendance is usually between 20 – 40 people each week. There is never a charge to
attend one of our meetings. Don’t miss these exciting weekly events and bring plenty of business cards,
brochures and materials for our display tables.
New! Delray group forming soon, stay tuned for details
Why should you PAY to network your business, when you can do it for FREE!
Wellington Group
Tuesday’s • 8:00 – 9:30am
TooJay’s Restaurant & Deli (located inside The Mall at Wellington Green)
10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL. 33414
* parking upper level between Macy’s and Ashley Furniture
Contact Amy Rohan at 561-847-5319 or CoffeeNewsPBCounty@gmail.com
Boynton Group
Friday’s 8:15 – 9:30am
Cypress Creek Country Club, 9400 South Military Trail
Boynton Beach, FL 33436
*located between Gateway and Old Boynton Rd.
Contact Helen Gottesman at 561-676-2078 or helengottesman2001@yahoo.com
Robert Gottesman at 561-676-2075 or robertgottesman2001@yahoo.com
Kindest Regards,
Amy J. Rohan – Publisher
Coffee News for the Greater Palm Beach County Area
Cell: 561-847-5319
Amy J. Rohan – Publisher
Coffee News for the Greater Palm Beach County Area
Cell: 561-847-5319
Check out our website!
September, 2011 – Interfaith 9/11 Memorial Service
Interfaith Community 9/11 Memorial Service
Remembering the Victims and Honoring First Responders
Remembering the Victims and Honoring First Responders
We invite you to attend an interfaith service of memory, reflection and renewal, in commemoration of the tenth anniversary of America’s tragic loss on September 11, 2001. Our community will remember its victims and honor the first responders in a program sponsored by the Boca Raton Interfaith Clergy Association.
Several rabbis of congregations in our Jewish community will be among the local clergy participating in this moving tribute. Temple Beth El is hosting this extraordinary service which is open to the public, and free of charge.
Date & Time: Sunday, September 11, 2011 at 7:30 PM
Place: Temple Beth El | 333 S.W. 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL 33432 (map/directions)
Place: Temple Beth El | 333 S.W. 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL 33432 (map/directions)
For more information, please call Temple Beth El at (561) 391-8900
September, 2011 – All Water is not Created Equal
Living Green
“All water is not created equal”
By: Jathynia Garcia,
Your Plumber in a Skirt
Here’s some information on a common water problem that exists in 85% of the households in the United States. What to look for and how to make it go away.
There are plenty of problems commonly associated with well and city water supplies. Too many to properly address in this issue of “Living Green.” Instead, we will focus on the most common water problem our customers currently face: Hard Water.
What is hard water? Water is considered hard if it contains high levels of calcium and magnesium. If you’ve ever seen drinking glasses washed in hard water, you’ve probably noticed the milky haze that won’t rinse away. Or you’ve seen the whitish scale deposits on your faucets, shower doors or tea kettle. That’s because hard water reacts with soap and causes scale to form on all surfaces in contact with the water. What’s worse is the damage the hard water can inflict by causing scale to build up inside pipes, faucets and appliances such as water heaters, washing machines and dish washers.
The problems caused by hard water are not limited to plumbing and appliances. Hard water affects laundry with increased detergent use, faster fading of colors or yellowing of whites and shortened fabric life. Bathing and showering in hard water will dry out and dull skin and hair.
The waste hard water creates each year cost many hundreds of dollars in appliance and plumbing repairs, extra laundry detergent, fabric conditioning systems, fabrics that lose their usefulness, household cleansers, soaps, shampoos and conditioners, etc…
But now, Hi-Tech Plumbing can help rid of your home of hard water problems with a brand new and highly effective water conditioning system. New technology has made today’s water conditioning systems more efficient and compact than their predecessors. They require NO maintenance and provide many years of dependable service. In fact, a water conditioning system will pay for itself many times over with all the savings it will generate, no more having to purchase salt bags, it eliminates scale buildup & protects your appliances. Once you live with a water conditioning system you’ll wonder how you ever did without it.
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September, 2011 – Taxes, Congress & Debt, the Abridged Version
By the Numbers
A Q&A on Taxes, Congress and Debt – The Abridged Version
By Tom Copeland
I know what you’re thinking. “Yawn” – your immediate thought process likely goes, “another article about Congress, billionaires, taxes, the economy, and blah, blah, blah!” And to be perfectly honest, I would agree with you, if it weren’t for one simple fact – as a country, we’re on the verge of making history.
That’s if we haven’t already. Deadlocked Congressional bobble-heads broke their deadlocks earlier this month to come together and agree on a bipartisan bill that raises our federal debt ceiling, with the only result being that Standard and Poor’s downgraded U.S. creditworthiness for its debt from AAA to AA+ for the first time in the nation’s history.* Need a refresher?
About 10 months ago, Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner told the world that the U.S. would be hitting its “debt ceiling” limit around August of 2011, a mostly arbitrary legal number that caps the amount of money the federal government can borrow. He urged Congress then to raise that limit in order to keep the government humming, printing payroll, social security, and Medicare checks and funding other day-to-day operations.
What does our debt have to do with paying bills?
The government pays its monthly bills with that debt. The country is running on what is basically a perpetual line of credit. We print up money that is owned by the investors of America – institutional investment funds, individual investors, foreign investors, and of course, the U.S. itself. China sovereign wealth funds own about 35% of outstanding U.S. treasury securities, i.e. America’s debt, while the rest is mostly owned by the U.S. and U.S. investors.
That sounds bad. Why do we have so much debt?
The short answer is that in the last decade, the country has suffered two major recessions lead by economic bust; Americans have been borrowing way more than they make; and we started two major wars on credit. Plus, federal interest rates have remained at a record low since 2000.
The bigger-picture answer is that the government’s fiscal condition is cyclical; it fluctuated from running deficits to running surpluses. It may take another decade or more, but we’ll get our debt back down to manageable levels eventually, and maybe even get back to a surplus one day.
OK. So what can we do from here?
There are basically just two choices: raise taxes and cut spending by reforming social welfare programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. The problem is that both are wildly and equally unpopular with the majority of Americans.
So which one should we do?
It depends on who you ask.
Ask a Republican: Cut social welfare programs because they’re a waste of time and money, and promote tax breaks for corporations and wealthy individuals to encourage investment and growth. In their eyes, there’s no need to tax the rich anymore because the richest 2% of American’s already pay 62% of all taxes collected. Cut spending and taxes, period.
Ask a Democrat: Social welfare programs are the pillar our collective national decency and intrinsic compassion and responsibility. We can afford to take care of our sick and our elderly because we’re the richest, most powerful country in the world. Tax the rich, because although as a group they contribute more to overall federal tax receipts, they are taxed at a rate much lower than average Americans – only about 15% versus 35-30% – and they are paying less than their fair share in proportion.
So what’s the bottom line?
At the moment, everything’s a mess, and there’s no light at the end of the tunnel . . . yet. We’ll just have to wait and see how it all plays out.
* For a helpful overview of the S&P downgrade, please see the “S & P Downgrade . . . ” article by Constance Barnhart at www.HelpingYouCare.com. This article is also re-posted in our “AW Stories of the Month” section at AroundWellington.com.
Tom is a freelance web developer, professional content writer, and owner of Bullworthy, a web services firm. Tom helps small businesses create a powerful, branded presence on the web. Bullworthy specializes in building web assets using WordPress development from their West Palm Beach offices.
September, 2011 – St. Augustine – America Begins Here
Travel with Terri
St. Augustine: America Begins Here
By Terri Marshall, Photos by Jennifer Acocella
Despite its location on the Northeast coast of Florida, St. Augustine is not just a beach town – it is a living history lesson. The area now known as St. Augustine was first explored in 1513 by Juan Ponce de Leon who claimed the area for the Spanish crown. The area was first settled by Pedro Menendez de Aviles on August 28, 1565 – the feast day of Augustine of Hippo. Menendez’s goal was to fortify the area to protect his people and supplies. Menendez had a contract with King Phillip of Spain providing him three years to import 500 African slaves. So it was that the start of African American slavery in the United States began in St. Augustine on the day it was founded by Menendez.
St. Augustine’s history is not limited to the Spanish, in fact evidence of nearly 500 years of American history can be seen within the 144-square block historic district including that of Spanish conquistadors, marauding pirates, defenders of a colonial empire, slaves and slave hunters, American Frontiersmen and women, Seminole Indian tribes, New York’s social elite and civil rights champions. Every chapter of America’s history is represented in this relatively small community. St. Augustine is definitely not your average beach town!
For over 30 years, Old Town Trolley Tours have provided visitors an excellent starting point for exploration of this historic community. Tour conductors narrate with a mix of information, humor and trivia. Stops on the tour include the Old Jail, St. Augustine’s History Museum and the world famous spring declared by Ponce de Leon as the Fountain of Youth. The tours are designed so that you can hop on and off for independent exploration at each stop. With 22 stops and over 100 points of interest, the trolley tours provide a comprehensive overview of St. Augustine’s attractions. Tickets are good for three consecutive days of exploration making the Old Town Trolley Tours an excellent value as well as an interesting and informative source of transportation during your visit. And if you are still determined to make this a beach town – shuttles are also provided to the beach! http://trolleytours.com/st-augustine/
Perhaps a lesser known historical sight in St. Augustine is Fort Mose (Moe-say), the first free black settlement in the United States. History teaches us of runaway slaves seeking sanctuary in the North by way of the Underground Railway during Civil War times, but nearly a century prior many followed the Underground Railway south escaping to Spanish Florida. They were granted their freedom if they would pledge their allegiance to the King of Spain and join the Catholic Church. The Fort Mose Historical Society is committed to bringing the fascinating stories of these slaves out of our hidden history. http://www.fortmose.org/
St. Augustine is home to Flagler College, a liberal arts college named for Henry Flagler – an American tycoon, real estate developer, railroad developer and partner of John D. Rockefeller. Mr. Flagler first set his sights on historic St. Augustine in 1882 for its potential as a winter resort for the social elite in New
York. In 1887 he commissioned a New York City architectural firm to design the Ponce de Leon Hotel which now serves as a residence hall at the center of Flagler College. This architectural masterpiece was the first building in Florida to be wired with electricity – the process of which was personally assisted by Thomas Edison. Additionally, Louise Comfort Tiffany of the famed Tiffany Stained Glass created the stained glass inside the hotel. The other structures comprising the campus were created in the same architectural style as the original hotel making this a beautiful addition to St. Augustine’s attractions.
St. Augustine’s historic village known as Old City is home to America’s Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse. Constructed of red cedar and cypress and held together by wooden pegs and handmade nails, this historic structure was built over 200 years ago. It stands just inside the old city gates amidst a quaint historic village filled with artisan crafts. Old City is also home to some of St. Augustine’s finest restaurants and quaint bed and breakfasts.
Not interested in a history lesson? Remember, St. Augustine is really just a beach town complete with a lighthouse, pristine beaches and water sports of all varieties – it just happens to be where America started. http://www.floridashistoriccoast.com/
Terri is a freelance writer with regular columns on travel, chocolate and bar reviews. She is busy each month visiting new places to bring unique travel destinations and events to you. Yes, it is a sacrifice – but she is willing to do that for her readers! You can see more of Terri’s writing at www.examiner.com where she is the National Chocolate Examiner and at www.barzz.net. You can contact Terri at terri.marshall60@gmail.com