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The report goes on to say this or rainy day funds to sustain themselves funding climate, while improved, is a burstb of momentum will diminish sharply through prolonged hard times. long way from being as good as it was in the state by the last half of 2015. Confidence has dwindled in the old eight years ago. Changed times and many Closing the books on charitable giving The Chronicle’s assessment of how fundraising tried-and-true, such as char- economic uncertainties require nonprof- in 2014 is still underway, but there is cau- well charitable giving fared in 2014 is ity events and galas. Recurring financial its to consider re-structuring their busi- tious optimism. Philanthropy appears to incomplete. However, preliminary stud- gaps become chronic among nonprofits ness models. Not all are prepared or be recovering from its recession-related ies suggest that the collapse of the econ- whose development efforts fall short or ready to take that plunge. Some will go doldrums. Last year at this time, The omy did not set charitable giving back 10 revenue declines from earnings, fees or out of business and should. Others will Chronicle of Philanthropy reported a years, as was predicted. The reappraisal services. reinvent themselves because they must. comeback of especially large donations stems from a forecast that total giving in The new reality is that charities face Thus, The Nonprofit Times forecasts among the nation’s wealthiest donors 2015 may surpass the peak of $350 billion stiff competition for a more limited pool years of recovery still ahead for the sec- who gave $3.4 billion to charities. set previously in 2007. The milestone of dollars, a more or less permanent con- tor, in an environment where assump- In addition, there were individuals who appears reachable several years sooner dition affecting the sector overall. tions can’t be taken for granted. Non- gave more than 1,400 gifts of $1 million or than expected because of an improved Finally, the investment required to profits will continue to face the daunting more, totaling $13.96 billion. Universities economy, record highs on Wall Street transform donor interest into a financial task of achieving financial sustainability and colleges were the major beneficiaries and four consecutive years of economic transaction requires a heavy, upfront without a singular North Star to guide of the revival in big gifts, receiving over growth. investment that is expensive to support. them forward; and though the nature of 40 percent of the contributions. The Chronicle also points to the The quality of entrepreneurship and their journey may be the same, each will Despite the encouraging news, the increase in contributions made by indi- innovation that drives an organization’s seek its destination by following a path decline in giving overall persists; the viduals, corporations and foundations development plan is sustainability’s new, uniquely chosen from among the stars. ■ number of gifts and the total of contri- that began in 2013 and continued into cutting edge. When fundraising tactics butions remain in deficit territory when 2014. This is good news; but, histori- are well-honed and expertly applied, — Leslie Lilly is a native Floridian. Her compared to the pre-recession highs. cally, is it a glass half empty or half there is evidence of fundraising success, professional career spans more than 25 Still, there is accumulating evidence that full? The return to robust growth in bolstered by a diversity of tools and years leading major philanthropic insti- philanthropy is on the rebound. giving is a claw back to a status quo of approaches that work in combination tutions in the South and Appalachia. She Here in Florida, donations to charities eight years ago obliterated by a collapsed to enhance and multiply revenue pro- writes frequently on issues of politics, increased at a faster rate in 2014 than economy. When philanthropy does again duction. Social media and online tech- public policy and philanthropy, earning anywhere else in the nation. Giving is reclaim the high ground it lost during the nologies may be the “new-new thing” national recognition for her leadership “up 12.2 percent in Florida from January Great Recession, dancing in the streets is but digital strategies and fixes are not in the charitable sector. She resides with to November, compared to a 9.1 percent unlikely. As for 2014, the benediction on the game changer for nonprofits that her family and pugs in Jupiter. Email her increase nationwide in the same 11-month philanthropy’s measure of growth might winning the lottery or receiving an enor- at [email protected] and follow Lilly on period,” writes Margie Manning of the read, “We have come this far, only to have mous grant or bequest might be. There Twitter @llilly15. Tampa Bay Business Journal. She also come this far.” is an enormous learning curve for staff
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A4 NEWS WEEK OF JANUARY 8-14, 2015 www.FloridaWeekly.com GARDENS/JUPITER FLORIDA WEEKLY OPINION Publisher Michelle Noga [email protected] Editor We know because Bob Graham said so: Betty Wells [email protected] The torturers are liars iington. Every day since 1977 — when individuals mentioned in the note- Reporters & Contributors hhe first ran for governor — Mr. Gra- book,” Mr. Graham has explained in Scott Simmons hham has chronicled his activities in the turgid prose that is his trademark. Athena Ponushis billCORNWELL ssmall, spiraled notebooks. This rather “What I am most likely to record Leslie Lilly Special to Florida Weekly oodd affectation was a hand-me-down are those commitments I have made Mary Jane Fine ffrom Mr. Graham’s father, a politician (things for me to do), specific data Linda Lipshutz aand cattleman, who used similar note- points to which I might refer later, and Roger Williams What Bob Graham had to say got books to keep a daily track of tasks the conclusion of the meeting — what Amy Woods Janis Fontaine lost in the shuffle. And, sadly, this is and chores. did I learn that is likely to be impor- Ron Hayes becoming a regular occurrence. If you are really interested in Mr. tant or useful.” Myles Ludwig The 78-year-old Mr. Graham, who Graham’s notebooks, I refer you to I’m going to go out on a limb and Emily Pantelides served two terms as Florida’s gover- his website, “Bob Gra- guess that if the CIA had told Mr. nor and later three terms as a Unit- ham Now,” where he Graham about things like — oh, I Presentation Editor ed States senator, made an important goes into excruciat- don’t know — “rectal rehydration” and Eric Raddatz point in the wake of the release of the ing detail about the “waterboarding,” he might have jotted [email protected] Senate’s torture report. But Mr. Gra- whole process. Mr. it down in his notebook. ham’s comments, which came during a Graham stores these For years, Mr. Graham has been tell- Graphic Designers brief appearance on CNN, were over- notebooks in large ing us that we do not know the full Elliot Taylor shadowed by Dick Cheney’s creepy envelopes in his story of Sept. 11, 2001, and that there Marissa Blessing impersonation of the Marquis de Sade, office. Every three has been a massive coverup of the Nick Donato Dianne Feinstein’s wobbly defense of years, a load of the events of that day. Remember, this is Paul Heinrich the report’s methodology and John GRAHAM color-coded note- no crackpot conspiracy theorist talk- Natalie Zellers McCain’s remarkable clarion call for books is transferred ing. Mr. Graham co-chaired the Con- Hannah Arnone America to reclaim its collective con- to a special section of the Univer- gressional Joint Inquiry into 9/11 and Chris Andruskiewicz science. sity of Florida’s library, where several has spoken openly of the role he says Drowned out by all of the above was thousand of them already repose. Saudi Arabia played in the attacks. Account Executives Mr. Graham’s unequivocal pronounce- Mr. Graham does not let a day pass Although Mr. Graham’s credentials are ment that the CIA is lying when it without entering his activities (what impeccable, his assertions fall, largely, Alexa Ponushis insists that key lawmakers were fully he weighs, who he meets, where he on deaf ears. [email protected] briefed on the specifics of the agency’s goes, what he eats, etc.) into a note- Part of the reason for this massive Lisette Arias “enhanced interrogation techniques.” book. indifference is Mr. Graham’s personal- [email protected] The CIA says that on Sept. 27, 2002, When Mr. Graham was running for ity, or lack thereof. He is a soporific it briefed Mr. Graham, then chairman governor the first time, a friend of my speaker and colorless in the extreme. Sales and Marketing Assistant of the Senate Select Committee on mine — a reporter — accompanied His Tallahassee opponents delighted Tara Hoo Intelligence, on the use of EITs. Didn’t him on a small airplane. The plane in calling him “Governor Jell-O.” He happen, according to Mr. Graham, and hit terrible turbulence, and its occu- is a man of rigid habits (as evidenced Circulation Manager I believe him. pants thought they were going down. by his notebooks) and tight control. Willie Adams Why do I believe him? Two reasons. According to my friend, screams and His emotional range runs from A to One, Mr. Graham has his faults, but cries engulfed the cabin. My terrified B, and he’s never met a joke that he Circulation lying is not one of them. Two, Mr. acquaintance said he cast his gaze couldn’t mangle. His television pres- Evelyn Talbot Graham is certain that such a detailed toward Mr. Graham and was aston- ence is numbing. Headley Darlington briefing did not take place because he ished to see that he was perfectly Yet beneath that uninspiring exte- Clarissa Jimenez consulted his much-ridiculed (but in composed and furiously recording his rior lurks a first-class intellect and the Giovanny Marcelin this case indisputably helpful) “note- presumed demise in one of his spi- earnest soul of a statesman. We would Brent Charles books.” raled notebooks. do well to listen closely to what Bob For decades, Mr. Graham’s note- “I do not record my emotional reac- Graham has to say, even if we must books have been the butt of countless tion to what is happening or enter struggle to remain awake while doing Published by jokes, both in Tallahassee and Wash- editorial comments on subjects or so. ■ Florida Media Group LLC
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Flat-coated retrievers can be prone friendly and likes to be wake up on New Year’s Day and realize the to patellar luxation. German shepherds can held. results of holiday excesses. have spinal problems. Search www.pubmed. When you commit to an exercise routine, org for medical problems affecting specific To adopt: don’t leave your pet behind. Our dogs (and breeds. The Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, cats) need exercise as much as or maybe ■ Balance is a key factor in conditioning. Humane Society of the Palm Beaches, is located at 3100/3200 Military Trail in West Palm Beach. even more than we do, since they have Your dog (and you) should be able to adjust Adoptable pets and other information can be fewer opportunities to get out and do things. as needed to changes in direction or ground seen at hspb.org. For adoption information call Walking or running with a dog or taking surfaces. Changing direction, both ways, 686-6656. up a dog sport such as agility is a great way For dogs and people, fitness requires as you jog or run is a good way to improve for both of you to burn calories, but be sure strength, endurance, flexibility and good balance. So is walking over cavaletti rails (a >> Shug is a spayed cardiovascular function. female long-haired black you start slow and work up to long distances series of obstacles set at certain heights or cat, approximately 2-3 or greater speeds. Like people, dogs are sport, here are our best tips for getting con- distances) or on a trampoline if you have years old. She came to prone to weekend warrior syndrome — the ditioned and avoiding injury. access to one. If you teach your dog tricks Adopt A Cat when her aches, pains and injuries that come from ■ or movements such as spinning or figure owner died. She’s quiet Talk to your veterinarian about your and shy at fi rst, but soon being inactive and then overdoing exercise. plans. He or she can advise you about eights, he should learn to perform them in warms up to her human companions – she loves The optimal amount of exercise for dogs whether your dog is ready for certain activi- both directions. to snuggle! in terms of frequency, intensity and dura- ties. For instance, large or giant breeds ■ Rest is critical. Downtime limits fatigue tion isn’t known, but factors to consider shouldn’t run on hard surfaces until their and prevents injuries from overuse. The >> Little Pepper is a spayed sandy-colored when planning an exercise program for growth plates close, usually at 10 to 24 body needs rest to repair tissues and replace female tabby, approximately them include their size, build, fitness level, months. energy. 2 to 3 years old. She’s very manners (do they behave nicely in public or ■ Choose an activity that’s appropri- ■ What about your cat? Give him 10 gentle, and gets along with do they need an activity that doesn’t bring ate for your dog. Denis Marcellin-Little, to 15 minutes of activity a day in three- to everyone. She loves getting them in contact with other people or dogs?), professor of orthopedic surgery at North five-minute sessions. It’s as easy as tossing attention from her humans! and past and current orthopedic health. Carolina State University College of Veteri- a small tennis ball down the hall for him Taking these things into account can help nary Medicine, says the best way to “break” to chase, encouraging him to climb his cat To adopt: to determine the best form of exercise for tree by placing his food on the top level, or Adopt A Cat is a free-roaming cat rescue facility a greyhound is to engage him in jumping located at 1125 Old Dixie Highway, Lake Park. them and minimize the risk of orthopedic sports. 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For the sake of the living and the grieving, I will tell you this story about the dying and the loving. ABOUT In the bright middle of a soft January afternoon — a waning Saturday when old people lean imperceptibly toward the hour of cocktail decline and young people first mount their wishes and dream of the kisses the coming night INSURANCE might give them — Death stepped out on the highway near my house. Death the thief, the blackguard, the bastard, cleverly disguised as a semi-truck. In moments, he’d stolen Sari Alfadil, MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED our friend, born 19 years ago into a lov- ing family of African immigrants. Sari the imp, Sari the mercurial comedian, FREE CONSULTATION Sari the brilliant computer program- mer and gamesmen, the reader and thinker and unlikely rugby player who HEALTH IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ASSET stood about 5-feet, 9-inches tall and weighed about 140 pounds. Sari, who befriended children and would help anyone with a need, always. SPINAL DECOMPRESSION The courage and heart of a lion lived in the slender frame of a lamb, in Sari’s Treat Neck Pain, Back Pain and Sciatica case. We never wanted to discover that COURTESY PHOTO truth. Sari Alfadil caused by: At about 2:41 p.m. when Sari had roughly two minutes left to live, he an effort to swerve, but too late, sher- probably saw death coming up the iff’s deputies and news reports said. BULGING/HERNIATED DISCS highway behind him in the form of an Sari’s been gone less than 24 hours Eggland’s Best 18-wheeler. now, as I write — a boy-become-brief- The moment had been sewn into his ly-man who arrived in our lives as an DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASE fate earlier in the day, when he’d volun- intimate school-days friend of my own teered to help a family member move a 19-year-old, D.P., and their close-knit, FACET SYNDROME forklift along the highway. Or perhaps intense crew of both boys and girls. he was just born with the dark promise Now, I’m looking into the still- of that moment; it’s not a question I Christmas living room where he used FAILED BACK SURGERY can answer. to play Monopoly with my youngest Settling in behind the forklift, Sari son, Nash. I’m remembering how he WITHOUT THE USE OF DRUGS, INJECTIONS OR SURGERY followed slowly in his Chevy Blazer, always smiled if he saw me, giving me riding in the right hand lane with his a warm hello even in the early dawns warning lights flashing. That’s not an when D.P. and I ferried him to school uncommon sight on the rural roads after he missed the bus. He often hung GIFT CERTIFICATE that surround my house, where drivers out in our living room like a member $ must regularly slow, change lanes and of the family, calling my wife “Mom.” 150 COMPLIMENTARY CHIROPRACTIC pass big tractors or bulldozers or mow- When she ran over his foot acciden- EXAMINATION & CONSULTATION ers or other machines that have no way tally in the driveway one time, he just VALUE This certii cate applies to consultation and examination and must be presented on the date of the i rst visit. to move east or west except on that shook his head and laughed. Painfully. This certii cate will also cover a prevention evaluation for Medicare recipients The patient and any other wide ribbon of asphalt, running two Then he limped cheerfully away. person responsible for payment has the right to refuse to pay, cancel payment or be reimbursed for any other service, examination or treatment that is performed as a result of and within 72 hours of responding lanes with shoulders in each direction. Now, the people who loved him are to the advertisement for the free, discounted fee or reduced fee service, examination or treatment. In trying to imagine what happened going to find out what that means. Expires 01/28/2015. — and in coupling that nightmare They’re going to find out, whether fancy to the train of reported facts — they want to or not, that time and I’ve concluded this: The truck never breath and body pass. But love does slowed down. Instead, it kept coming, not. and coming and coming for reasons Implausibly, I think D.P and their not yet determined. And Sari had to broken-hearted circle of friends watch it come. already know this. Andrew Howard What would you do, with no time to put it this way in a terse and power- consider the future children you hoped ful Facebook post, last night: “I love for, or your mother and sisters at home you like a brother. I always will.” And waiting for you, or the girl you wished here’s what D.P. wrote less than an you’d kissed? hour after discovering Sari’s loss. Sari’s choices would have been two, “I knew Sari Alfadil for a long time. each, if possible, the worst choice in I watched him grow and mature just the world. He could either wrench like I did. We played, fought, and lived, his vehicle suddenly off the road and as friends. He was a wild and beauti- into the shallow ditch, saving his own ful soul with too much potential to life but leaving the man in the forklift be gone this soon. 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Meet the bottlenose dolphin ■ Predators: Sharks (Tursiops truncates) ■ Top threats: Injury and death from fi shing gear, expo- Found in temperate and tropical waters sure to pollutants and biotoxins, around the world. Coastal populations migrate viral outbreak, direct harvest in into bays, estuaries, and river mouths, Japan and Taiwan. and may be spotted farther inland and in intracoastal waterways, in places such as the ■ Class: Mammal Caloosahatchee or Loxahatchee rivers.
The view from an Estero Bay Express Dolphin & Sunset Boat Tour as kayakers watch a pod of dolphins.
“At the rate that it happens in South Florida DOLPHINS part of the problem there is people actually run their boats full speed into groups. At that point From page 1 the animals have really no choice but to jump in that wake. If they come and do it on their own, now that’s fine. We recommend people keep Wild bottlenose dolphins, the kind so often their course and keep their speed until the dol- seen in South Florida and other temperate phins pull off, until it’s safe to do so.” waters, are powerful and muscular, fierce and And if you’ve heard that dolphins are in fact savvy hunters. Coastal males can weigh 500 or aliens who came here to “heal humanity,” you 600 pounds and dolphins have, although not wouldn’t be the first. That’s one of the new- often and probably inadvertently, bitten and agey myths Denise Herzing, Ph.D., has heard injured people. COURTESY OF KING FISHER FLEET about dolphins. She has watched them for three Inside this edition you’ll find insight into A dolphin catches some air in Charlotte Harbor. decades as research director of the Wild Dol- these unusual mammals, what researchers have phin Project based in Jupiter, an ongoing study tions under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. learned about their intelligence, and some of of Atlantic spotted dolphins near the Bahamas. “Harassing” can include any activity that dis- the best ways to get to know them on their own “So like other social mammals like primates turbs their natural behavior, including touching, terms, in their own wild habitat, along the coast- and elephants they have a lot of complexity to swimming alongside, or whizzing around them lines and waterways of South Florida. their social politics and their communication,” in a boat. Fishermen are also advised to use cau- Ms. Herzing said. “They can understand arti- Myth and reality tion: Getting caught up in or swallowing fishing ficial languages. They can understand abstract gear is a top cause of dolphin injury and death. As dolphins continue to captivate people from images. They can problem solve. These are skills The NOAA Dolphin SMART program advises all over the country and world, researchers and that a lot of animals it turns out have but they staying at least 50 yards away. guides who operate tours emphasize respect for (dolphins) get a lot of press.” “Keep a respectable distance,” said Chris Des- their homes and lives. Many of our local bottle- mond, founder and director of the Sea Excur- nose dolphins are members of resident commu- A lot to learn sions 10,000 Islands Dolphin Project on Marco nities that have been here for generations. There is a lot we don’t know about dolphins Island, which studies and keeps track of local Mostly they want to feed and go about their in part because they are such complex creatures. bottlenose communities. “Look at them as good business, explained biologist Jessica Powell, We don’t fully understand their communication neighbors and enjoy this incredible intelligent regional Dolphin SMART coordinator for The system or why many resident dolphins on the species for what they are about.” National Ocean & Atmospheric Administration. west coast stay in spite of hurricanes and other Dolphins are famous for cavorting in boats’ “Everyone thinks they’re smiling and they want challenges that might drive them away. wakes, tagging along not unlike friendly dogs. to engage. Really, they don’t want anything to do In roughly the last few years, nearly half the But this behavior is often less playful than it is a with you.” group of spotted dolphins that Ms. Herzing stud- method to save energy, Ms. Powell said, learned Feeding or harassing them is also against ies in the Bahamas moved about 100 miles away. from swimming in the wakes of whales, those federal rules with penalties that can reach as She is still trying to figure out who left and how cetacean relatives. high as $20,000 and jail time for the worst viola- they are regrouping, but suggests that rising sea GARDENS/JUPITER FLORIDA WEEKLY www.FloridaWeekly.com WEEK OF JANUARY 8-14, 2015 NEWS A11
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■ Order: Cetacea (whales, ■ Length: 6 feet to 12.5 feet ■ Speed: They can reach dolphins, and porpoises). about 20 mph, but most often ■ Lifespan: 40-50 years. One cruise long at 2 to 4 mph. ■ Weight: 300 to 1,400 of the oldest known bottlenose pounds. Among southern dolphins lives in Sarasota Bay, a ■ Source: NOAA; Sarasota Florida coastal dolphin com- 64-year-old female, Nicklo. Dolphin Research Program; munities, females can reach 10,000 Islands Dolphin Project. about 400 pounds and males ■ Diet: Invertebrates, squids, 600 pounds. fi sh.
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levels due to climate change affected their prey. made a home here. Offshore fish such as mahi-mahi, flying fish and “We need to respect the fact that this is where squid “seem to have really just dropped off.” they live and they can’t just go someplace else Dolphin communication and navigation Randy McCain, captain of the Estero Bay easily,” said Mr. Wells. >> Dolphins use these three basic types of sounds to “talk” Express II, a dolphin tourboat based on Fort A community could vary from around 50 to and get around. They have somewhat overlapping func- Myers Beach, took a group out over the holidays 200 dolphins and groups often have overlapping tions. that included people from Sweden, Canada, Mich- borders. Individual dolphins can be identified by >> In general, clicks help dolphins navigate and locate prey igan, Indiana and Ohio. There were also attendees their dorsal fins, as unique as fingerprints. using echolocation, not unlike sonar. who had come over from Boca Raton. “Some individuals we first identified in 1970 >> Whistles are primarily used to communicate with other There are few if any tours in Palm Beach and 1971,” he said. “But we also have at any given dolphins, imparting identity (a name), location and pos- County or on the east coast of Florida specifically time as many as five concurrent generations in sibly emotional state, and allowing dolphins to remain in aimed at seeing wild bottlenose dolphins, Ms. (Sarasota Bay). It’s not to say that nobody ever contact over hundreds of yards and out of eyesight. Herzing explained: “They are not reliably sighted, leaves. But most are nearly lifelong, if not lifelong, >> Burst-pulse sounds tend to occur when dolphins interact that’s why.” residents of the area. socially. Unlike on the east coast, Southwest Florida is >> There are ultra-high frequencies humans can’t hear and home to established resident bottlenose dolphin Citizen researchers know less about. communities that tend to stay close to shore. Tour The 10,000 Islands Dolphin Project is a study operators can count on the dolphins to show up. of the wild bottlenose dolphin population in Spotting them off the east coast is not as reliable, Southwest Florida, along about 50 miles of coast, U.S. Marine Mammal Protection Act but not uncommon either. and in bays, rivers and estuaries, from Naples to of 1972 “There are tons of ‘em, (dolphins)” said scuba Everglades City. >> It is illegal to feed or harass wild dolphins under the MMPA, diver Bill McKissock, owner of Dolphin Sun Dive After starting in 2006, twice daily, year-round which defi nes harassment broadly under Section 3: Charters in West Palm Beach. “We’ve had pods in boat tours have helped finance the research and >> “The term ‘harassment’ means any act of pursuit, tor- excess of 50 dolphins circling the boat.” monitor local dolphins by sight by identifying their ment, or annoyance which — (i) has the potential to unique dorsal fins. Attendees help spot and cata- injure a marine mammal or marine mammal stock in the Fifth-generation dolphins, born and bred logue individual dolphins and where they go. They wild; or (ii) has the potential to disturb a marine mammal There is a “mosaic” of long-time bottlenose dol- photograph dorsal fins and confirm sightings with or marine mammal stock in the wild by causing disrup- phin communities along the western Florida gulf a catalogue of fins taken along for the ride. tion of behavioral patterns, including, but not limited coast, said Randall Wells, Ph.D., director of the “We do find the kids are much sharper eyes to, migration, breathing, nursing, breeding, feeding, or Chicago Zoological Society’s Sarasota Dolphin than the adults,” Mr. Desmond observes. sheltering.” Research Program. The information is used to create a detailed >> Penalties range from a civil fi ne of up to $10,000 and “For some reason the dolphins didn’t want to public database of wild SWFL dolphins, their criminal up to $20,000 and a year in jail. move to Chicago,” he jokes. movements, habits, families, individual and social The Sarasota Program based at Mote Marine characteristics. Laboratory began 45 years ago. Studying dolphins “The reason we went to this public database is in Sarasota Bay just south of Tampa, its research led the way in finding that wild dolphins have SEE DOLPHINS, A12 w A12 WEEK OF JANUARY 8-14, 2015 GARDENS/JUPITER FLORIDA WEEKLY
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water, followed by three dolphins in DOLPHINS pursuit. But even more dangerous to dol- From page 11 phins “is us,” Mr. Desmond said. Most of all, they can be injured or killed if they get entangled in fish- we want to be very transparent with ing gear or ingest it. everyone, universities, colleges,” he Mr. Desmond recalled one preg- The Perfect Match said. “We offer a lot of this information nant dolphin that was hit by a boat to the school systems.” propeller cutting into her head and blowhole. Remarkably, both the Polo and Brunch Bottlenose society mother and child survived. Many Although male and female bottle- others have not been so lucky. Experience the energy of world-class polo and brunch at nose dolphins have numerous sexual partners, two adult males will often Sleeping and eating the International Polo Club. Delicious food, champagne, form a BFF or “bromance”-like bond Dolphins must breath intentionally. for their entire lives. They help keep To sleep, they shut down one side of celebrity sightings, music, fashion and, of course, polo. each other safe and assist in feeding their brain, resting it while the other and mating. side remains conscious and aware. Every Sunday at 3 p.m. through April 19 “You get two big guys you can push “They can shut down one side of The Pavilion opens at 2 p.m. away the younger guys and that’s what their brain and rest while still having happens,” said Mr. Desmond, director the other side of their brain awake of the 10,000 Islands Project. to be aware of any kind of dangers,” Join us at he Pavilion for the ater-party from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Meanwhile, females form “materni- Mr. Desmond said. “Then they just ty groups” Mr. Desmond said. Calves switch to the other side of their participate in “playdates” when moms brain.” bring them together. Among numerous methods of fish- “That bonding experience begins ing, dolphins will sometimes herd fish in that first three years and in many toward a beach, push the fish up on instances continues until they become the beach, roll up on the beach, grab adults,” around age 10 or 12 for males, the fish, and roll back into the water. and earlier for females, Mr. Desmond Sometimes they’ll block fish up said. against a seawall before going in for This bonding process is key to pro- the kill or scout along the mangrove tect “sub adults,” akin to teenagers, trees for fish. “Kerplunking” is when when they must leave home when dolphins drive their tail into the water mom becomes occupied with new column to scare fish out of spots like siblings. sea grass. Then and during the first year they “I think we all believe they are 3667 120th Avenue South | Wellington, Florida 33414 are away from their mothers are the extraordinarily intelligent,” Mr. Des- For ticket options, please visit InternationalPoloClub.com or call 561.204.5687. most perilous times, when sharks mond said. “They’re just living in a could snatch them. Sometimes. One different world than we do.” ■ tourboat captain recalled an exciting sight when a shark sprang out of the Photography by LILA PHOTO SCHUMACHER The New 2015 Infiniti Q50 Model 9111595
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CONCERT SERIES cook at a restaurant in Newark’s Penn I’ve tried to turn a deaf ear and eye Station. These jobs were necessary; to references of “final days.” I’m deter- when my mother became a single par- mined to enjoy that much-needed rest ent raising four children, she needed I’ve earned and I look forward to each of us to do what we could to spending many years in this wonder- lighten her load. ful southern paradise. But my sense of College and graduate school sum- tranquility was shaken recently when mers were spent working as a bellhop I went to my mailbox and, among at hotels in upstate New York, where, the catalogs I receive daily offering in addition to carrying suitcases, I ran me reduced restaurant meals, cheaper five-card stud poker games, took bets air conditioning service plans, drapes from hotel guests on the races at Sara- for my home, hurricane shutters for toga Racetrack (which I turned over that disaster only days away, etc. etc., to a local bookie) and, in short, did there was an invitation offering me a anything that would bring in the tips complimentary meal at the Ironwood to pay my college expenses. Steak & Seafood at PGA Resort, cour- For most of my adult life, I worked tesy of the Star of David Funeral Cha- in journalism; then, one day, after 29 pel & Cemetery of The Palm Beaches. years at Newsweek, I resigned to take The subject to be discussed: “Pre- on a gig as a tour director (which planning funeral, cremation and cem- lasted 15 years). That was followed etery arrangements.” And, along with by five years writing a humor column the meal, each attendee would receive for the Warren County (N.J.) Warren a $500.00 certificate and 20 percent off Reporter and, finally, leaving that job a pre-construction mausoleum. Could Jan 8 to complete my recent book, “My Life anyone refuse such a gracious offer? and Other Aggravations.” And that’s the skinny on my working life. Why relate these JACOB Tonight details? It’s to convey to Refreshing pop/rock you that I’ve been busy JEFFRIES originals by a talented — I mean, really busy — trio since I turned 13 and, only recently, decided to do something on a permanent basis that I hadn’t ever thought about ... REST. So, my wife and I sat down to work out the next phase THE Jan 15 of our lives and we decid- Blending soulful lyrics ed to retire to Florida. I MATT FARR with classic rock grooves looked forward to a LONG and vintage tones and happy ... and restful ... remainder Let me hasten to confess that I still BAND of my days. haven’t opened a number of boxes I’m sure you’re familiar with every from our New Jersey move and I’m stand-up comic’s screed on Florida, not going anywhere until I open them. when he tells you that when you arrive But the funeral chapel now wants me at a Florida airport, the first word you to stop unpacking and start thinking see is “terminal.” about turning myself into ashes. SCREAM- Jan 22 That always brought out laughs from Don’t they know I just arrived here? Infectious mix of blue their audiences and from me as well. I Who does their marketing? Or do they ING J’S grass, honky tonk, gospel, knew about the senior citizen demo- just fire scattershot in the hopes that and ragtime graphics of the state and I went along some of the pellets will hit the mark? with the joke. Florida, old people and But one must have hit me because, terminal. Ha, Ha. What I didn’t realize for reasons unknown — and it’s some- at the time was the ubiquitous, and thing I rarely do — I’ve begun ANCIENT Jan 29 often subtle, references reading the obituaries Rich and delicious here dealing with in the local paper. 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As time passes, there may be a nowheren to turn. looked to for camaraderie and sup- need to seek outside help to assist [email protected] It can be heartbreaking to see a port is probably no longer a source with the personal care of the patient onceo robust loved one lose his or her of solace. We may find ourselves and potentially for consideration of mental capacities and the ability to becoming short-tempered, and then placement in a specialized facility. As much as she wished it were maintain self-care. We may become hating that we’ve become impatient There are many local agencies that possible, Grace couldn’t pretend any- hopeful because at times our loved — because we know in our hearts are well aware that the caregiver more. ones may seem like their old selves, that the person we always loved can- assumes a unique set of challeng- She’d been making excuses for the but then a lapse in their judgment not help behaving this way. We are es and stresses and would be tre- longest time, but the truth could not sends us crashing right back to real- now grieving the loss of the relation- mendously grateful for compassion, be ignored. Grace wanted to believe ity. We may have trouble gauging ship as it once was, sorting out feel- understanding and support. These her husband Bill was just being for- what they’re realistically capable of ings about having to assume respon- agencies offer families a wide array getful, but she knew in her heart and what their limits are. It’s sad to sibilities we had not anticipated. of services including adult day care it was much more serious. Bill had know we can’t count on them the way Rather than shy away from well- facilities, counseling and support reluctantly agreed to see his doc- we used to and to watch as they are intended friends, we should make groups for caregivers. Additionally, tor. And Grace received confirma- stripped of their dignity. sure to balance the interactions, so they may offer guidance on handling tion of what she already knew: Bill Dementia can affect a person’s we remain connected. Showing inter- finances and navigating the complex was showing signs of Alzheimer’s ability to use logic and reason, so est in the important concerns of our web of government entitlement pro- Disease. things that seem obvious to us might friends and taking care not to be grams. Reaching out for the expertise For the longest time Grace had pre- appear very different to our part- overly demanding or dour, should of a case manager can be a tremen- tended that if she didn’t talk about it ners. Behaviors will change and our nourish the relationships. dous relief. These individuals work with family members or friends they partners may begin to repeat them- Our friends and family may be closely with families to evaluate spe- wouldn’t know her life was changing selves, lose their bearings or behave grieving the loss, in their own way, as cialized needs and to interface with radically. She had avoided calling or inappropriately. These actions will well. They are probably well aware agencies that can offer much needed making plans because she didn’t want understandably be distressing, and at of the changes in our lives and may services. ■ the conversations to get too personal. times embarrassing or exasperating. be quite sensitive to the situation. The others had lives of their own and Our emotions may cascade as well, Sometimes when we don’t talk about — Linda Lipshutz, M.S., LCSW is she didn’t want to become a burden. and we may begin to wonder if we are things, it can seem like “the elephant a psychotherapist serving individu- Grace felt so alone and uncertain losing our sensibilities as well. in the room phenomena,” where the als, couples and families. A Palm about the future. And, the one person We may feel very alone in sorting air is strained. Everyone makes small Beach Gardens resident, she holds she had always counted on to bring out our complex range of emotions. talk and the relationships become degrees from Cornell and Columbia her up when she was hurting — her The role we’ve assumed may feel awkward and stilted. We may be and trained at the Ackerman Institute husband — was no longer in a posi- like a thankless job. We may carry tempted to rebuff their offers of for Family Therapy in Manhattan. tion to be her rock. tremendous guilt if we feel resentful assistance and in the process deny She can be reched in her Gardens Unfortunately, most of us are that we now shoulder a responsibility them an opportunity to feel helpful office at 630-2827, online at www. unprepared for the cruel indigni- we may not have signed on for. and involved. palmbeachfamilytherapy.com, or on ties of serious illness or incapacity. We don’t have the companionship When we are caring for a loved Twitter @LindaLipshutz. We try to be realistic and brave, but of a partner, but may feel stifled or one with Alzheimer’s disease, it can
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ccal activity on most days of the week is ters for Disease Control and Prevention. than 35 inches for women and 40 inches aall you need to protect your heart. Don’t The risk of having a heart attack is six for men increases the risk of heart llike to exercise? No sweat. Good ways times higher for smokers compared to disease, high blood pressure and other larryCOOMES tto keep your heart healthy include brisk nonsmokers, with the chances increas- serious health conditions. A weight loss CEO/Gardens Medical Center wwalking, biking, hiking, dancing and ing depending on the number of ciga- of just 5 to 10 percent of current weight sswimming. rettes smoked daily. Quitting smoking can help lower the risk for heart disease. Physical tasks around the house, lowers the risk of heart disease imme- Gradual weight loss of one-half to two As we say goodbye to 2014 and ring including raking leaves or painting a diately. One year of not smoking can cut pounds per week is recommended to in 2015, many of us create resolutions room, also count. Other ways to fit exer- heart disease risk in half. ensure long-term success. to start the new year off right. Some cise into your day include taking the Maintain a healthy weight. A healthy In addition to making lifestyle chang- choose to watch less TV, spend more stairs when possible or parking farther weight can be calculated by looking at es, you should have your blood pressure time reading books or save more money away from the office and walking the either body mass index (BMI) or waist and cholesterol levels checked on a for retirement. But what about making added distance. circumference. BMI, a calculation based regular basis. Hypertension of 140/90 sure your heart is as healthy as it can be? Don’t smoke. Smoking is “the leading on height and weight, of 25 to 29.9 is mmHg or higher is a major risk factor With all the diets, exercise programs cause of preventable death and disease considered overweight, and 30 or higher for heart disease that usually doesn’t and resources available, now is the in the United States,” according the Cen- is obese. A waist measurement of more cause symptoms. best time to think about your Total cholesterol of 240 mg/ heart’s future. More than 27 dL and above is an indica- million Americans have been tion of too much cholesterol diagnosed with heart disease. that can accumulate on artery Fortunately, there are steps you walls, making them narrow and can take to reduce your per- impeding blood flow to the sonal risk of heart disease. heart. Eat healthy. A healthy diet It is important to remember includes a variety of grains that regardless of your age or (especially whole grains), fruits current state of health, it is and vegetables. Choose foods never too late to take steps to low in saturated and trans fats, protect your heart. cholesterol, added sugar and The Heart & Vascular Insti- salt. tute at Palm Beach Gardens Choose fish, poultry and lean Medical Center has delivered cuts of meat, as well as low-fat advanced cardiac care to north or fat-free dairy products. Limit Palm Beach County for more the number of egg yolks and cut than three decades and has a down on processed cold cuts. team of multidisciplinary spe- When preparing food, broil, cialists dedicated to helping bake, roast or poach instead of you and your family be heart frying, and tame snack attacks healthy in 2015 and beyond. with low-fat options, such as For more information about animal crackers, melba toast or the Heart & Vascular Institute fat-free yogurt. at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Exercise regularly. As little as Center, please call 625-5070 or 30 minutes of moderate physi- see bit.ly/heart-institute. ■