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2 www.LLPalmas.com www.LLPalmas.com 3 editor’s corner Dear friends and neighbors, February inevitably makes us think about and celebrate LOVE. But...it shouldn’t be that way. We should celebrate Love all year round. As a New Year resolution I invite you to embrace life, love your community, your family and friends. Tell the people you love “I love you” every single day. Surround yourself with positive people, people who love and enjoy life, people who give you positive energy, not those that take it away. Always see the glass half full. Laugh as many times as you can everyday and most importantly: don’t fight over insignificant things. Choose your battles. Remember that your way is not necessarily THE WAY. Be less interested in putting in order and cleaning your house or your car…go out, share with your family and friends, walk on the beach, enjoy nature, go see a good movie, attend a good concert. ... Just love life and people around you and that love will return to you in happiness. It’s a matter of choice! Your choice! Celebrate love every day of your life. In this edition, we portray five happy couples that not only love each other and enjoy life together, but they work side by side every day and have been doing so for many years. You will also find a pictorial account of all the wonderful Christmas Activities our community had this year. Does Palmas like to party? See it for yourself. There were many parties and very good ones if I must say so myself. We have to highlight two major ones: The Lighting of the Tree at Palmanova Plaza and the traditional Christmas Golf Carts Parade. The photos speak for themselves. Congratulations to PHA and Palmanova Plaza for a job well done. s

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Lucette & Daniel from Chez Daniel, Las Tapas & Bistro Rico were meant to I asked her. “We can’t talk be! They’ve been working together for 42 years! Daniel is from the north about anything else,” she of France, Normandy, located between the capital city Paris and the English laughed. “And, what do you Channel. She is from the south, Perpignan, close to the border with Spain. share the most?” I asked. But...destiny took its course and Daniel ended up in Perpignan. “My par- “Food! We both love to eat. ents used to have hotels, one in the mountains and one on the coast. In That’s our main outings. December 1967 Daniel came to work at the hotel. Four months later we We go to dinners to the were married and both of us kept working with my family at Canet-Plage in Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, an Perpignan until they sold the hotels,” said Lucette, “Food has always brought international gastronomic us together. Daniel is from a long line of butchers and I am from the hotel society founded and dedi- business.” There are also many similarities… Lucette, as well as her mother cated in bringing together was, is the one in charge of administration and purchasing. Daniel, as well those who share a mutual as his father was, is in charge of the kitchen. “What about at the house?” I interest in cuisine, wine, asked. “No, at home the kitchen is mine. I cook every day,” she said. Believe and fine dining in a spirit it or not! “They (Daniel and their daughters) come every day and eat at the of camaraderie. “Every- house,” she stated. thing related to food!” After Lucette’s parents closed their hotels Daniel received an offer to come she cried. Other than that, they enjoy to Palmas to work for six months. That was twenty eight years ago. They spending a month in France in their have never left. At that time Celine and Severine, their twin daughters, were house in Canet-Plage. How do they only nine years old and didn’t speak a word of Spanish nor did Daniel. do it? I don’t know. They are hard Lucette spoke some Spanish because she studied it at school. workers and as we all know always The tradition is not over; Severine & Celine are both in the restaurant busi- very warm and pleasant.s ness with them. Today, they are not only managing the restaurants in Pal- mas but also Bistro Tartine in Caguas. Do you talk at home about work?”

T h e y m e t a t a over was her beauty and that she also was a very good person. restaurant while working Later on he found out she was a perfect wife and mother. “It’s in the Champagne region been twenty five years of happiness,” he stated. “We give each other of France but both of space to do what we like to do. Frank love sports, he plays tennis. I just go them where involved out with my good friend Carolina and talk. During the summer we usually take with someone else. a month and go to France. There we spend a lot of time together, especially But...years later they going to restaurants,” Valerie told us. ran into each other They work together six days a week, so they try not to talk about work again and this time they at home. “We hardly fight but when we fight at work for some reason, it is were single. Cupid took over when we get home,” said Valerie. At home Valerie cooks and he eats care of the rest and whatever she puts on the table because he knows that if he complains, she they’ve been together won’t cook anymore. “He only cooks when we have special guests.” for 25 years. “What Valerie & Frank have one daughter, Aureli, 16 years old, who was born I like the most about and raised in Puerto Rico. Do you remember our last cover, the model in Frank is that he is a very nice person front of the church? That was her, a sweet and beautiful French-Rican girl and a hard worker,” said Valerie. Frank and a student in Palmas Academy. s on his behalf said that what won him

Valerie & Frank Arnould from Chez Daniel The Magic of The Cellar brings them together. Arleen used to visit The Wine Cellar with friends and with her sweet smile she won Miguel over who observed her from a distance with admiration and intrigue. Arleen is from Aibonito, worked in Arroyoin and was studying herParadise master’s degree. “I thought it was strange that a beautiful young lady from Aibonito would come to The Cellar frequently,” Miguel tells Live & Life in Palmas. One day Miguel broke the ice and invited Arleen to a party at his house. From this first invitation a friendship grew until cupid decided it was time to work his deed. Soon after, Arleen moved to Humacao and the rest is history. Those of us that visit The Cellar frequently live through them their romance with happiness. What Arleen admires most about Miguel is that he is very charming and respectful. “Miguel has been my mentor in the art of wine tasting and the pairing of wine with foods. I have learned a lot from him...especially cooking!” she says and laughs. “We enjoy cooking together and talking-- we talk a lot,” says Arleen. “We are both passionate about food and wine,” Miguel tells us and added that this is something they share deeply. Two years ago Arleen quit her job and joined Miguel in the management of The Cellar working hand in hand with him in all aspects of the business while finishing her master’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety. Miguel takes care of the operation of the business and Arleen feels comfortable handling the administrative part. Do you get along working together? What’s has been the biggest problem? “In the beginning, when men didn’t know we were together, they would flirt and even try to court her,” Miguel said. “In general we get along very well. We are always well aligned, we share the same goals,” said Arleen and added that she didn’t know what managing a bar meant. “It is an almost 24 hour job!” Now the confessions: Arleen knew NOTHING about cooking, wine or pairing. Now I hear her talk like a true professional. “I have learned and I like it,” she stated. They cook most of the tapas they serve except for the plates Doña Elba, Miguel’s mother, prepares such as the best pig’s feet on planet earth, stewed cod fish, shrimp “gumbo” and pigeon peas. s

They’ve been together for 22 production while Ceci takes care years and you always see them smil- of the administrative half,” said Es- ing and happy, enjoying life at its best. Their teban. “Our most important differ- story is both cute and funny as most stories of most couples ences have been about work but that get together. There is always children to hide from, parents not many,” added Cecilia. Other that sometimes don’t understand, and other things but...love prevailed than work they have shared many and here they are. From the very beginning Esteban was determined. “He interests such as boating, fishing, sent me flowers to work every day until one day he invited me to dinner water skiing, scuba diving and and then on a trip to Jamaica,” recalls Ceci. But on the day of the trip, with at the present taking care of tickets in hand, Ceci refused to fly because it was cloudy and too windy. No grandchildren. Nowadays they problem! He then invited her to his boat in Palmas. She accepted and the don’t practice together any rest is history. Next thing they were flying to Monte Carlo where they met sport. Esteban plays golf and with a Puerto Rican friend that had his yacht there and they traveled with Cecilia loves to ride her bicycle him all over the French coast. “Royal treatment!” stated Ceci and laughed. and practice Pilates, but they “At that time Esteban used to have an apartment in St Thomas and a private support each other very much in jet. It was like a fairy tale,” she added. their interests. They enjoy their Two years later they were married. Ceci had two children who were nine business and are proud to have a & eleven and Esteban’s two children were already adults. In the beginning business that serves their community. they used to come to Palmas during the weekends but eight years ago they “We are here 24/7 for our clients, that moved to Palmas full time. They’ve worked together from the very begin- are also our friends.” And it’s just that... ning. First they had a very successful natural health supplements store, then living and working in Paradise is a blessing, they owned a gas station and five years ago they founded Palmas Insur- especially with the one you love.s ance. The latter has proven to be a very successful business that has been growing consistently. What has been the hardest part of working together? “Not much really because we divide our tasks. I take care of sales and Kala & Tulio have they got married but not before Kalain told Tulio Paradise of one condition: the honey- been together for 14 moon had to be a Safari Trip to Africa. Tulio agreed and they left to Tanzania years. They met on a for a month. “It was a wonderful honeymoon!” they both agree. No doubt! blind date arranged In the beginning they didn’t work together. Kala used to work with her by Patric Tracey’s wife. father, at Tito Matos Advertising and he had coffee machine distribution “It wasn’t easy to win business.. “I used to say that I would never work with my dad but in 2000, her heart,” said Tu- when my oldest son was born, I quit my job at the agency and we moved lio, “It took me some to Palmas,” said Kala and explained that since she was a little girl she used time.” Kala, on her to come to Palmas at least one week a year because her father was Palmas behalf, said that Tulio del Mar’s first advertising agency. She was a housewife until two years ago was very determined. when they bought Palmas Market and started working with Tulio. She is “I had told him that I in charge of purchasing. “Tulio is in charge of administration and ‘all the was going to take a headaches,” she added. vacation to Mexico Live & Life in Palmas asked them if they talked about business at home? and the next day he “It’s inevitable. It’s a food business and we are open seven day a week,” showed up with the Kala told us and added that living in Palmas keeps them together because tickets, but I wasn’t sure everything is here: the school, the business, and their home. This permits if I wanted him to go so I decided them to spend a lot of time together and with the kids-- the oldest is seven to invite him to Culebra first to see and the most recent addition is only one year old. Well...the result is that we if there was chemistry.” And sure are all witnesses of the magnificent transformation of Palmas Market. It’s a enough there was! Not too long after lot of hard work but with love everything is possible. Congratulations! s

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14 www.LLPalmas.com THE SEASON IS ALMOST HERE! LET’S BACK UP OUR HUMACAO BASKETBALL TEAM!

There is no doubt that Humacao is one of the most 1991 and 2001, and Super Liga 25 champions for 2004 and 2005), important cities in Puerto Rico, and definitively, our mayor, Hon. Marcelo Trujillo, embarked on the task of getting a BSN the main one on the eastern part of the island. franchise for our city, which became a reality 5 years ago, when the Grises There is also no doubt that basketball is the main of Humacao team was born. sport in Puerto Rico, being our National Team the Recently, under the leadership of Marcelo and Tonin Casillas, both former pride of all Puerto Ricans. The BSN is our premier basketball players, the team is undergoing a total renovation in order to make basketball league and it is ranked Tenth in the world it one of the elite BSN teams. This new and improved team will be worthy of and second to the NBA in our hemisphere. Basketball playing in our new state of the art stadium which will have 8,000 seats and is the most exciting sport event around. 1,600 parking spaces. The new stadium is currently under construction and Aware of those facts and Humacao’s rich basketball will be ready for the 2012 season. tradition (Champions of La Liga Puertorriqueña 1981, The first step was to change its name for one more in line with our roots and the strong competitive climate where it is going to excel. That’s why, in honor of the local taíno Cacique Jumacao, after whom our town was named, and whose monuments stands as a symbol of our town’s pride right across the street from our new stadium, the war name Caciques was selected for the team. The next step was to hire the best coach available, Mr. Carlos Calcaño, who will be responsible of leading our current group of players, along with a couple of imported players and several newcomers to be selected at the yearly draft to be held next February 12, 2010, to the next level. It is worth mentioning this year’s draft has the best talent ever, and Humacao has the first 3 picks in it, for which we are extremely excited about the possibility of having big names like Guillermo Díaz (National team member), Dennis Clemente (Kansas State star at the NCAA), Edwin Ubiles (Siena star and very likely an NBA draftee), Airport Limo and Kleon Penn (7 foot center from the Virgin Islands National team who town car service TRUSTED FOR 20 Years happens to be born in Fajardo) joining our team. The upcoming season promises to be very interesting and competitive. Only 10 out of 13 teams will compete, Humacao being the only one on the eastern part of the island, which will cause a concentration of the best Also players on these teams. serving For all the above reasons, the Board of Directors is thrilled about the NY Metro Caciques and extends an invitation to all of our community to support them airports. by attending the games at the Emilio Huyke coliseum. The season begins LET US... March 4, 2010. Game dates will be available on local newspapers, and a take you to and from detailed schedule will soon be available. Tickets can be bought at the stadium on game days, and/or by calling the team’s office (787) 852-4620. the airport or any For season tickets, contact Tonin Casillas at (787) 647-2331, Chegui other destination. Benítez (787) 647-9246 or Eugenio Vives (787) 649-0678. Be a proud member of the Humacao Caciques fan base and feel the thrill of the game! s

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HELPING YOU MAKE THE RIGHT MOVE... CPM & REALTORS 787-850-4401 / 787-852-7161 www.cpmrealtypr.comwww.LLPalmas.com 17L 04534 THE PRESIDENT ARB We begin the New Year with great news. We finally concluded the negotiations with Palmas Properties Inc. whereby the Palmas Tropical Forest (51.7 cuerdas), The PHA-ARB is up and running smoothly. the Forest Passive Park (5.4 cuerdas) next to the Tropical Forest and all remaining Effective January 1, 2010 and, as a result of green areas (approximately 100 acres) have been transferred to the PHA. And yes, negotiations with Palmas del Mar Properties, the so called 600 meter at Surfside Point, which actually are about 1,200 meter re- Inc. (PDMPI), PHA began to operate a new mains as part of the PHA green areas. This is part of a court settlement agreement PHA Architectural Review Board (PHA-ARB) reached to close a long-standing litigation associated with Candelero Park next to perform the architectural standards review to Marbella Club. What remains to be done now is for Candelero Point Partners functions and duties outlined in the Restrictive to complete the upgrades to be installed at the Marbella Park as stipulated in the Covenants governing the community of Palmas Court Order. When completed, this park will become another center of attraction del Mar. for Palmas families as it will have beach access and feature a children’s play area and a passive recreational area with ample golf cart parking and rest-room facilities. For our part, in close collaboration with the Puerto Rico Conservation Trust (Fideicomiso), the PHA will soon begin to seek possible government and private sources of funds for the restoration of the Forest boardwalk and the development of the passive park which will become major community amenities for our residents and visitors alike for years to come. Also, on a sour note which we all know through the news media, Puerto Rico is undergoing a very difficult period as a reflection of the state of its economy and the social environment which has come upon us. Notwithstanding that the community’s security is The PHA-ARB will continue to prepare, the PHA Number One Priority, we all must realized that promulgate and enforce design and develop- there is a limit within our resources and within our author- ment guidance and construction rules and ity on what measures the association can take to maintain the regulations for the Palmas community. As comfort level of our residents and owners alike. Thus, it is cru- authorized by ARPE, the PHA-ARB will issue cial that each resident and each residential area takes a good endorsements for construction and use permits look as to how it can help during this difficult period and and for changes in occupation of facilities. The that such efforts are consistent with the programs and ini- existence and enforcement of the architectural tiatives being undertaken by the Association in order to standards, the design guidelines and the con- create the combined synergy that will lead to a safer and struction rules are key factors in administering secure environment. Remember, SECURITY STARTS the overall development of Palmas del Mar con- AT HOME. sistent with an architectural theme, a master Please, help us work with your communities in de- plan and community-wide standards. veloping effective security, maintenance and service The new PHA-ARB operates on an identi- programs that contribute to our quality of life and to cal manner as the former ARB in accordance sustain the value of our properties. In this edition, we with the prevailing design guidelines and the emphasize again on several security tips and recommen- construction rules and regulations. Engineer dations for your use. Please take advantage of this guid- Miguel Santiago, a former member of the ARB ance and do your part to insure they don’t fall in deaf Modifications Committee, has been appointed ears. Let us all remain focused on the challenges we as the PHA-ARB Executive Director. Archi- face in common. Working together we can overcome tect Raúl Rivera has been selected as Chairman any obstacle regardless of its magnitude. of the PHA Architectural Review Board of Di- rectors. Other Board members are Engineer Sincerely, Gabriel Espasas, Engineer Ricardo De Varona, Engineer Julio Bagué and Engineer Daniel Tor- rellas. The new PHA-ARB is located within the PHA building and its telephone number is Julio Bagué, President 787-656-5661.

www.LLPalmas.com 19 ALERT! CHANGE OF SECURITY POLICY Guards at the Main and Service Gates will no longer allow visitors ARB into residential areas unless prior notice has been received. The security of our community and of your individual property is paramount. It is absolutely important that you exercise extreme caution when allowing people to enter into your residential areas and your homes. To help you exercise control of who comes into your property, regime guards should not allow anyone to enter your residential areas unless specifically previously authorized by a resident. Guards should take every measure to insure visitors are properly identified and that such identification data is recorded and filed to be used in the event of an investigation. Guards at the Main and Service Gates of Palmas del Mar will no longer allow visitors into residential areas unless prior notice has been received. If you are expecting a visitor you should contact the Access Control office at 787-285-2747 or the Secu- rity Dispatch at 787-852-7775 and provide the names and arrival times of your guests. Access Control or the Dispatch will forward the information to the entrance gates so your guest may be given access to Palmas upon arrival. If no

prior notification is received at the entrance gates and your guest arrives unannounced they will be asked to go to the Access Control or to the Security Dispatch Desk where, once properly identified, they will contact you to clear their access to your property. It is important to remember that guards at the entrances are not authorized; neither have the capability, to contact you directly to grant access authoriza- tions. The use of visitor’s telephones for such purpose is strictly prohibited. Please help us tighten the security of our community while avoiding inconveniences for your guests. Stay involved. Know who is coming to visit you and let security know so we may keep other unwanted visitors out of your area.

Palmas Security 787- 852-7775/ 852-7745 Puerto Rico Police 787- 852-2020/852-1224 SECURITY Municipal Police 787- 852-6438 l Maintain your home surroundings illuminated at night. There are energy ef- ficient, low cost light bulbs and motion-triggered lights that can provide adequate TIPS illumination for the outside areas of your residence. by Tony Maldonado l Secure and store in locked areas tools and items that can be used to obtain access to damage or gain access to your property (i.e. ladders, construction tools). There are some basic measures that you can take to protect your prop- l Always remember to keep all doors, including those of your vehicles, closed erty and your neighborhood from potential criminal activity and vandal- and locked at all times. Thieves don’t take days off because bad weather. ism. The following are some security tips you may want to consider when l Install a home alarm system directly tied to the security department so evaluating the security of your premises and around your residential area. you may get an immediate response should the alarm be activated. In Palmas you Most of these tips come from security experts, criminology professors and may obtain this service by calling 787-487-7714. If you do not have an alarm, a candid conversations with people behind bars who are experts on how to barking dog or a loud TV or radio is also an excellent deterrent. If you are reluctant steal stuff from you. This is not an all-inclusive list but a general guide of to leave your TV on you can buy a $35 device that works on a timer and simulates suggestions as there may be other measures that you could apply to your the flickering glow of a real TV. (Find it at faketv.com). particular situation. l If you spend money installing a fancy alarm system, use it. Don’t leave home Keep security and police emergency numbers readily at hand. In ad- without setting it. If decorative glass is part of your front entrance, don’t let your dition to 911, use quick-dial method on your phone to communicate with alarm company install the control pad where it can be seen from the outside and these agencies. detect its setting.

www.LLPalmas.com 19 l Do not open your door to complete strangers or unannounced PHA BOARD MEMBERS visitors not known to you. Often thieves knock doors to ascertain if someone is in the house and when you answer they will ask for directions or offer you his services to deviate your attention. l Do not allow any visitors into your property unless their visit has been previously pre-coordinated through the Security Department/Access Control. Contact PHA Access In this edition Control at 787-285-2747 or Security Dispatch at 787-852-7745/7775 to pre-announce your we continue to visitors. The same procedure should be followed with the security guards at the entrance to your residential area. present to you l Make sure that every person who comes to work or to provide services in your property has an the profiles of identification card or a workers pass issued by the PHA Security Department. Do not allow anyone outstanding into your property without the proper and valid credentials. l Do not let workers or service people in your property to wander into your neighbor’s yard or community to snoop into areas of your property they have not been authorized. leaders who l Question the presence of strangers in your neighborhood or visitors to known unoccupied have come homes or temporarily vacant homes. Contact security to have them positively identified. l Notify security, your regime administration and your neighbors if you are renting your property forward to or allowing someone unknown to them the use your home. assume a l Take a good look and know delivery and service personnel who comes to your house and position of don’t forget to tell that information to investigators should you be the victim of a crime. Do not allow service workers or housekeeping personnel to maintain possession of property keys, garage leadership in openers, access beepers or AVI cards. These items are easy to copy and may fall in the hands of the PHA Board ill-intentioned individuals. of Directos as l Make sure the regime guards have a list of the license number of your vehicles and of your golf cart. If they know you and your vehicles, they can detect when a stranger is driving with one community of them and can make the proper inquiries with that person. representatives. Rita Molinelli Freytes, Esq. l Become an active member of your neighborhood crime watch. Get in the habit of driving These are around your neighborhood or street before pulling into your own car-port or garage. Pay attention Rita Molinelli was born in to anything unusual or suspicious vehicles and individuals. If anything out of the ordinary is noted, extremely San Juan, Puerto Rico and has call security immediately and alert your neighbors. talented, been a resident and property owner of Palmas since 1996. l Avoid announcing your vacation on your facebook page. It is easier than you think to look up high caliber She is a practicing attorney and your address and gives plenty of time to the bad guys to empty your house . the President of VIP Properties, l Invite the Police and security representatives to your neighborhood meetings. profesionnals a realty business in Puerto Rico l Insist your neighborhood or regime association has a security plan that contemplates capital totally dedicated with its main offices in Palmas investments in upgrades of security systems such as perimeter sensors and cameras installed in to making del Mar. your community. Do not install proximity gates that open automatically when a departing vehicle Palmas del Rita is the Vice-President of approaches regardless whether the gate is manned or not. the PHA Board of Directors and l Thieves do look for newspapers piled up in your driveway and accumulated correspondence Mar the best of the PHA Executive Commit- in your mailbox. They may even leave a pizza flyer in the front door to see how long it takes you to community it tee. She previously served as remove it. If you are going away, stop delivery of these items or have someone pick them up for you a member and as Secretary of and check your home while at it. can be. We the PHA Board of Directors l If you have a safe for your valuables make sure is bolted down. If thieves do not have time to present to you from 1998 to 2004. Also, Rita break into your safe they will hauled it away. PHA Board has played a significant leader- l Become suspicious and check the source of any strange sounds even if you hear it once. ship role in the solution and Thieves will break windows even if they make noise. It is human nature to hear one loud sound, stop Members: Ms. becoming involved in just about what you are doing and wait to hear it again. If it you do not hear it again you will go back to what you Rita Molinelli, every major issue faced by the were doing while the thief has it his way in your neighbor’s house or in another part of your home. community. As such she has Mr. Eric Grafals chaired and served in numerous committees working on critical Always stay alert! and Mr. Jaime matters such as beach erosion, Add to this list other items you feel are important to you and your neighborhood. Dis- Morgan- beach access, habitat conserva- cuss them with your family, friends and neighbors and take steps to implement them Stubbe. tion, transportation, security, if not already doing so. Please contact PHA should you need further information or beach safety, access control and assistance in this or any other matter. the settling of major legal issues affecting PHA and the commu-

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nity in general. In doing so, she Cove Board of Directors. Cur- Association. During this time pal officer of her company, Rita’s has generously donated personal rently, she is the President of the she was also a newspaper col- success strives on giving her life resources and her valuable time Crescent Beach Board of Direc- umnist and a radio talk program and soul working relentlessly to for the well-being of the Palmas tors. host and interviewer. make Palmas del Mar the place community. Before turning into the real Coming from a prominent of choice for short-term visitors Rita’s leadership has also estate business, Rita was a prac- family of entrepreneurs and and permanent homeowners. spread to many individual com- ticing trial lawyer in civil and owners of the famous Francaise Rita is the representatives be- munities and condominium criminal cases and head of her Bakery, in 1996 Rita decided to fore the PHA Board of Direc- areas within Palmas del Mar. legal firm for twenty-two (22) venture into real estate business. tors of Palmas District Eight (8) She has been the President of years. Additionally, she served She founded VIP Properties, which includes Harbourside, Palmanova Plaza, President of as a member of the Board of Di- Inc. located in Palmanova Plaza Club Villas, Palmanova Plaza, three condominiums in Beach rectors of the Puerto Rico Bar becoming one of the premium Montecarlo and the Plaza Re- Village, President of Club Vil- Association for several years and and successful realty agencies in sort. las and member of the Crescent as President of the Caguas Bar Palmas del Mar. As the princi-

from the University of Puerto borhood Area Association. He currently the Vice President Rico. Eric is a stand out profes- was elected to the PHA Board and General Manager of HM sional and well known leader in of Directors in 2008 and is a Strategies Inc, a technology- the healthcare industry. He is member of the PHA Executive enabled complex care man- the recipient of multiple indus- Committee and the Secretary of agement services company try and organizational awards to the PHA Board. Also, he is the for patients with the greatest include the President’s Award Chairman of the PHA Channel medical needs. He is a major and the Administrator of the 77 Oversight Committee. partner with a private group Year Award for his achieve- Eric has been the Managing in charge of healthcare and ments in hospital administra- Director and CEO of several other related investments tion. medical facilities in Puerto Rico and development opportuni- Eric is a member of the Palmas such as the San Juan Capestrano ties in the Puerto Rico and family since 1998 and has been Hospital, the Carolina Regional Latin America markets. deeply immersed in our com- Hospital, the Dr. Tito Mattei Eric is the representative munity affairs since his arrival. Hospital and the San Francisco before the PHA Board of Di- Although an extremely busy ex- Hospital. Also, he was the Vice- Eric Grafals, MHSA, j.D rectors of Palmas District Six ecutive he finds time to remain President, General Manager which includes all the resi- Eric Grafals was born in San very involved in the solution of and Chairman of the Board of dential areas in Shell Castle, Juan but has made Palmas del matters and issues affecting the healthcare management compa- Surfside, Roble Valley, Cedro, Mar his permanent home. He well-being and quality of life of nies such as Silverado Health- Cocoloba, Port Road, Harbor holds a Bachelors Degree in Palmas del Mar. Eric has been care, Vencor, Behavioral Health- Lights, Harbor Lakes, Har- Psychology, a Masters in Health a PHA Delegate and President care Corporation and Behavioral borview, Ridge Top and Shell Services and a Juris Doctor all of the Shell Castle Club Neigh- Healthcare Partners, Inc. He is Castle Club.

A special note of thanks to the entire Palmas del Mar community who responded in a magnificent and overly generous manner to PHA’s call for help for our neighbors from Haiti enduring a most tragic situation. Truck-loads of over-the-counter medications, non-perishable food and water were collected at PHA and delivered to the central-collection center in San Juan for shipping to Haiti. This overwhelming response amply demonstrates that ours is a community that knows how to pull together not only when facing its own internal problems but also during the moment’s of need of the less fortunate. Once more, thank you for your generous support and ask you to continue to help Haiti with your cash donations through the American Red Cross. 20 www.LLPalmas.com Division of the Federal De- PHA posit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) in SJ, where he han- dled commercial and banking litigation. In 1987, he joined the law firm of Calverbert & Brown where he specialized in Transportation, Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. His extensive practice in Ad- Jaime Morgan-Stubbe, Esq. miralty and Maritime Law qualified him to achieve the Jaime Morgan is the Presi- status of Proctor in admiralty dent of Palmas del Mar Prop- as certified by the Maritime erties, Inc. (PDMPI), the Lawyers Association of the master-developer of Palmas United States. del Mar. He hails from San In August 1993, Jaime was Juan, Puerto Rico and is a appointed Executive Direc- graduate from Tulane Uni- tor of the Puerto Rico Mari- versity in New Orleans and time Shipping Authority also from the UPR School of Law. known as “Navieras de Puer- He is a member of the Puerto to Rico” and member of the Rico Bar and the Federal Bar Governor’s Economic Devel- associations since 1983. opment Council. In Septem- Jaime came to Palmas in ber 1994, with the unanimous September 2000 and has been consent of the Senate, the a member of the PHA Board Governor appointed Jaime to of Directors since that time. the position of Administrator He is a member of the PHA of the Puerto Rico Economic Executive Committee and has Development Administration, served in several PHA com- also known as “Fomento”, and mittees addressing multiple Chairman and CEO of the community problems and is- Puerto Rico Industrial Devel- sues. Jaime is also the Presi- opment Company (PRIDCO), dent of Palmas del Mar Util- the economic and industrial ity Company (PDMU) and, real estate development arm until recently, President of the of Fomento. In his capacity, Palmas del Mar Architectural he was responsible for foster- Review Board. ing private investment and As President of PDMPI, Jai- job creation in the manufac- me oversees the development turing and export oriented of the largest master planned service sectors. In March residential-resort community 1999, after six years of public in Puerto Rico comprised of service, Jaime returned to the approximately 3,000 acres. private sector joining the Law With an annual average of Firm of Goldman, Antonetti $131 million in Real Estate & Cordova, PSC, where he sales since the year 2000, un- practiced business, corporate, der Jaime’s leadership Palmas real estate and tax law. del Mar continues to be suc- In addition to his posi- cessfully developed in har- Chez Daniel tion as President of PDMPI, french restaurant mony with the environment. PDMU and a member of the Jaime is also the President Open for lunch Fridays and Saturdays from 12:00 noon - 3 pm PHA Board of Directors, rep- Open for dinner Wednesdays to Mondays from 6:30 pm - 10 pm of Palmas del Mar Country resenting the entire Palmas Sunday Brunch from 12 noon - 4 pm Closed on Tuesdays Club, Inc., a subsidiary of PD- community, Jaime serves as a MPI which owns and operates member of Triple S Board of the resort’s club amenities. Directors, member of Board Prior to coming to Palmas, of Directors of the Puerto Tapas bar Jaime held several important Open Wednesday to Sunday 12:00 noon - 11:00 PM Rico Homebuilders Associa- Mondays from 5:00 PM - 11:00PM Closed on Tuesdays positions in the private and tion and member of the Board government sector. From of Trustees of the Palmas 1983 to 1987 he exercised his Academy. legal practice in the Litigation Light lunch andBistro dinner. Open from12 noonRico -10 pm /Closed on Sundays 787.850.3838 22 www.LLPalmas.com www.chezdanielpalmasdelmar.net 89621_0

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Research has shown that, that focus on the language and English in the Learn Aid, a well-developed preschool basic mathematical concepts for levels kinder through education program can result skills to the psychological and eight, and College Board in “long-term improvements social aspects of the student, examinations. The advan- in school success, includ- as well as fostering the care of tages of having a preschool ing higher achievement test self, others and the environ- education are not only the scores, lower rates of grade ment (Association Montessori solid foundations that it repetition and special edu- Internationale). All areas are establishes for the elemen- cation, and higher educa- interwoven and are in any tary levels, but the wider tional attainment“(Barnett, particular time studied at all gap of options it sets for “It is the child who makes the man, S. 2008); and The Palmas levels. our high school students and no man exists who was not made However, a preschool pro- who want to pursue college Academy is not a stranger to by the child he once was.” this fact. A combination of gram is only as effective as its or university studies after a solid preschool education teachers’ preparation in the their graduation. Proof of –Maria Montessori and the most qualified and early childhood field. All of this lies in the Academy’s experienced teachers, make of our preschool teachers are college acceptance rate of The Palmas Academy the best certified in the field of early 100%, meaning that, all Interesting Facts... Christina Colón, from our Pioneer Class choice for a head start for our childhood, by the Depart- Senior students that gradu- of 1992, has rejoined our PDM community as community of young ones. ment of Education of Puerto ate from our school are ac- the owner and manager of Café de la Plaza. The Palmas Academy has al- Rico. In addition, we have a cepted at universities or Raúl Cosculluelas, Class of 2005, ways strived to provide the best Head Montessori Teacher, Ms. colleges across the nation juggles his last college years with graphic academic foundation for all its Gloribel Ortíz, who is not only and worldwide. designing for publicity group, Publicidad preschool students, by offering a highly qualified and experi- The Palmas Academy Tere Suárez, and as the Graphic Designer for a Montessori preschool pro- enced professional educator pioneer class of 1992 was a notorious Rapper Cosculluelas. gram which scientific research in the Montessori Method, group of multiage preschool Montessori educated celebrities: has proven effective as it “leads but that as one of our pioneer students who experienced Some of the most famous entrepreneurs to children with better social teachers, has witnessed almost firsthand a quality educa- and innovators of today have actively credited and academic skills” (Lillard & two decades of the steady aca- tion, and who are today their success to the education they received Else-Quest, 2006). Montessori demic, social and emotional a vivid example of what in a Montessori classroom. Among these are: is an early childhood method growth of our young ones into we want our Dolphins to Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon.com; Sergey of education, based on the well rounded contributors to become. You do not need Brin and Larry Page, co-founders of Google; works, scientific research and our society. to look too far to see where Sean P. Diddy Combs, rapper and CEO of Bad findings of Dr. María Montes- At The Academy, we are our 1992 pioneer class is Boy Records; Julia Child, worldwide renown sori (1870-1952), Italy’s first proud to say that our students today, just roam around the chef; Princes William and Harry, Lady Di’s female doctor. Based on her have higher scores than that Palmas Del Mar community children; and Hollywood actors: Helen Hunt observations, Dr. Montessori of other private schools in the and see who our calves have and George Clooney, among others. developed a series of didactic subjects of Mathematics and become. materials meticulously created for the direct or indirect refine- (American Montessori International/USA) ment of basic skills and the development of the child’s inner initiative that are fundamental for future development and growth. The Montessori Cur- riculum is divided into six basic areas: Practical Life, Sensorial, Math, Language, Science, and Cultural Studies. The skills that are developed in these areas range from activities H HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY CENTER

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Max Alverio... at the Golf Club Max Alverio is an authentic “Palmeño”. He grew up in Palmas and has always been tied to Palmas in one way or another. Now he is back in Palmas working as a Golf Teacher at The Country Club. “Palmas is home. I am in love with this place. For me, Palmas’ golf courses are the best in Puerto Rico!”. Since the last time Live & Life in Palmas interviewed him back in 2008 Max played the PR Open again in 2008 & 2009. He won the PGA Island Chapter’s 2008 Tournament, the Minor League Tournament in Florida, finished third in the Tour de Chile, fifth in the Tours of Las Américas, fourth in the Tour Championship of Las Américas and won the Pro and Overall Division of the Johnny Walker Cup, which opened the door for him to play in the PR Open 2010 that takes place this next March from the 8th to the 14th. Because of this, Max has been training this past year with his coach Seth Bull in Palmas. “In the Puerto Rico Open I am going to represent Palmas and Puerto Rico” he stated. Max is also working as a golf teacher at Palmas’ Golf Country Club. “I have seen a big development in the youth of Palmas. There are many dedicated young golfers and I love to help them improve their skills,” said Max. “Being young definitely helps when it comes to having a better communication with my younger clients. I joke with them and speak their language,” he said. Max offers private clinics and classes to youth (18 and under) and adults as well. These classes can take place in the driving range or on the golf course. Live & Life in Palmas asked Max what was the ideal age to start playing golf? “The ideal age is 10 but just for fun. Between the ages of 11 and 12 you can start taking the game more seriously but without losing the fun. I will like to stress that parents should not pressure their kids, they should enjoy the game. My parents always supported me but never pressured on me. For information, you can call 787.285.2255 s Our young & good looking A special Invitation... Golf & Tennis instructorsby Lissette Rosado from our country Club Be a Full Signature Member for one day!

Javier Baerga... at the Tennis Club Javier Baerga is a very talented and versatile young man. His athletic career started very early in life. “I have to thank Juan Carlos Escudero, Palmas del Mar Country Club wants you to have the club experience. who believed and encourage me throughout my career,” said Javier and Be a Full Signature member for one Day. Play golf, tennis, and workout. explained that he has been competing since he was eleven year old with Enjoy what the members of the great Beach Club Facilities enjoy and great results. The first year he competed he finished in fifth place then, in his second benefit from the discounts that all of our members receive in our shop year, he placed third with only 12 years of age…at 13 he was already and restaurants. number one. “One of my biggest satisfactions has been the ability to If you are not a member yet visit the Country Club offices and claim travel to represent my country in places such as San Salvador where I your gift. You will get a One Day Complimentary Pass for you and your played the Copa David; in Ohio I participated in the Junior Olympics and the Super Nationals took place in Kalamazoo, Michigan. I family. You do not need to pay anything all you need to do is show up or have played in a total of approximately 20 states.” call us to make an appointment 787-285-2232. Javier is studying Communications and Advertising and, as many of you may remember, he participated If y o u a r e a l r e a d y a m e m b e r ... in Obejtivo Fama (singing competition) finishing sixth. He has already recorded a CD and sings in t h e r e i s a l s o a n o f f e r f o r y o u ! private and public concerts, activities, advertising Everyone wins at Palmas del Mar Country Club because if you are a campaigns etc. member we will also offer you a one-day complimentary guest pass for Javier still competes and plays in the adult cat- the use of the Beach Club Facility. * egory 5.0 and since December he has been working in Palmas as a Tennis teacher for private, group clinics or *Complimentary passes may be used at any time except on blackout dates. s classes. For information call 787.285.0717. s EAST CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER Dra. Adamari Gómez Villegas, Quiropráctico ¡Quiropráctica para Niños, Jóvenes y Adultos!

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PALMAS INSURANCE CORP. 787-850-9209 Conveniently located in your neighborhood at Palmanova Plaza, Suite 119 Open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm from Monday through Friday. [email protected] www.LLPalmas.com 29 dear friends, If you haven’t already, how about incorporating new ways to become greener and reduce trash as a New Year’s Resolution or as a Green Any Day Resolution. As we face a planetary crisis, we all need to do our part. It is crucial to reduce con- sumption, recycle, use reusables and avoid disposable/one time use products, among many other things do you that we can do (or avoid). I would by Kathy Bonnet Fernández like to share with you a very helpful article created by a wonderful orga- nization called Pedal People located in Northampton, MA. Please take action and pass it forward. Together we can make a difference.

Ways to reduce trash (by Pedal People) l Here’s a list of ideas we’ve come napkins, handkerchiefs, reusable coffee l Cook at home when possible and up with to reduce the amount of filters, travel mugs, etc. buy unprocessed food in bulk. With trash that goes to the the Pedal People Food Collective you landfill. l If you buy kitty litter, one alterna- can get staple goods in bulk and bring tive is sawdust pellet litter. Throw away your own reusable containers instead of the poop in the trash. Studies have buying individual packaging.. shown that flushing cat poop is harmful to ocean life. When the remaining pel- l Make your own! Canned goods, lets break down into sawdust from the condiments, juices, vinegar, yogurt, l Consume less urine (after several weeks), then you cheese, breads, etc.. and live more can mulch bushes with it. Feline Pine is l simply. Borrow, a brand that works well. If you go out to eat, bring your own lend, and share with reusable container to take home left- neighbors, friends, l Bring a cloth reusable bag to overs in instead of using plastic, paper, or styrofoam take-home containers. and family. markets and stores or carry plastic bags with you to reuse. At many grocery l Drink tap water or filtered water. l Compost vegetable stores there are bins by the front door for Bottled drinks are a major contributor to scraps and yard waste in- “recycling” bags; grab some of those. pollution and waste. 1.5 million barrels of stead of discarding. You can oil are consumed each year to produce create your own compost l Carry a small washcloth or hand- enough plastic for water bottles. Plastic pile, purchase a pre-fab kerchief to use instead of paper towels water bottles take 1,000 years to biode- enclosed plastic com- or hand dryers in public bathrooms. Have a grade. Also, tap water is actually more post bin at cost from It’s small enough to fit in a pocket or strictly regulated than bottled water. pedal people, or purse, and you can wash it along with your laundry. WhiteSmile! have pedal peo- l Avoid buying plastics in general. ple pick up and Plastic is made from gas and oil. Don’t l Buy fresh local unpackaged fruits Whiten your teeth with the haul away your use styrofoam. It is non-recyclable and and vegetables from local markets, scientifically advanced Zoom System. compost. Pedal non-biodegradable. People does NOT farmer’s markets, or grow your own if Dr. Ru b é n Ch a m o r r o compost pet litter. you are able! l If you menstruate, consider less O d o n t o l o g í a e s t é t i c a - Im p l a n t e s wasteful alternatives such as a men- l 787.733.2000 (b y appointment ) l Avoid buying and using one- Avoid frozen or processed foods; strual cup, sea sponge, or washable packaging creates excess waste. time-use products. Use cloth cloth pads. Ur b . Pa r k Hu r s t A-3 PO Bo x 1002 La s Pi e d r a s , PR 00771 do you walk the talk?

l Use cloth diapers instead of dis- digital camera batteries AA and AAA can posable diapers which are taking up an be downgraded and used in things like Plastic water immense about of space in our landfills. electric toothbrushes and flashing LED Consider Diaper Free/ Elimination Com- bike taillights. bottles take munication. Breastfeed if you are able. l Read the newspaper and other 1,000 years to l If you shave, use long lasting ra- publications at your local library and/or zors. share subscriptions. biodegrade.

l Make cleaning rags and hand- l If you have reusable items you kerchiefs out of worn-out clothes and don’t want, try Freecycle.org, Craigslist material scraps. (westernmass.craigslist.org), the Salva- tion Army, and other local organizations l Reduce your junkmail! Contact the or put a “free” sign by the items on the DMA (Direct Marketing Association) at sidewalk. 212-768-7272 or on the web at www. dmaconsumers.org. Call the 1-800 l Host or attend a clothing swap number on the back of magazines or where friends/family bring unwanted mail that you don’t want and ask the clothes to swap. companies to remove your name from their mailing lists. l Repair rather than replace items. Learn to fix things. l Use rechargeable batteries. As batteries become older and don’t hold l Salvage discarded items that could a complete charge, use them in items be used. s that don’t need a completely charged battery; i.e. - the use of almost worn out Have a WhiteSmile! Whiten your teeth with the scientifically advanced Zoom System. Dr. Ru b é n Ch a m o r r o O d o n t o l o g í a e s t é t i c a - Im p l a n t e s 787.733.2000 (b y appointment )

Ur b . Pa r k Hu r s t A-3 PO Bo x 1002 La s Pi e d r a s , PR 00771 Gorgeous Wedding at the Yacht Club by Lissette Rosado As we presented in our last issue, Palmas has become a very chic wedding destination because of its paradi- siacal sceneries. An example of this new trend is Rebecca Figueroa Wessendorf and Eric del Pino Valdivia’s wedding in the new Yacht Club. The ceremony took place on a beautiful afternoon at the outside terrace overlooking the Carib- bean Sea. The blue sky, a mild wind and a peaceful sea conspired to create a harmonious atmosphere for the occasion. Padre Pedro Van Marissing of the San Martín de Porres Foundation declared this beautiful couple husband and wife while overlooking Vieques Is- land. The brides’ maids were Mirna Fer- rer de Gordillo and Marimar Perez while the best man was Diego del Pino. The parents of the bride are Leopoldo Figueroa & Elsa Wessendorf de Figueroa. The parents of the groom are Diego del Pino Sr. & Carmen Val- divia de Paz. s

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32 www.LLPalmas.com On January 16th and under the new motto, “Academic Excellence, Quality Environ- ment”, The Palmas Academy inaugurated its renovated adjacent building that will house the administrative offices, Secondary School classrooms with three modern science labs, each specially designed for biology, phys- ics and chemistry classes, a PALMAS ACADEMY well-equipped library with group-study rooms, a resource INAUGURATES NEW BUILDING center and a multipurpose conference room. This event marks another step forward towards ac- complishing Phase II of the Academy´s Master Plan for offering a college preparatory education in a quality environment. This eventful day would not have been possible without the collective efforts of our Dolphin community of parents, students, teachers, administration and Board of Trustees. The excitement that these new facilities bring to our Pod represents, not only years of hard work and ups and downs, but the re- alization of a dream that was abruptly interrupted with the total devastation of the school after the passing of Hurricane Georges back in 1998. Our Pod has come a long way from those “stormy” waters, and has emerged once again to see their love for the Academy reflected in the completion of this building. The former high school building will now house the Learning Center and the elementary classrooms from grades 2 to 5, with its own computer lab, library and meeting room. The next steps towards the completion of Phase II of the Master Plan include the remodeling of the covered court and preschool classrooms, a new auditorium, a wellness center, and a soccer field surrounded by a track with an aerobic platform. s

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40 www.LLPalmas.com T E L. 7 8 7 - 8 5 0 - 2 6 9 3 Surround yourself with... by Lissette Rosado I love orchids. For me orchids are nature’s piece of art. They are so delicate yet so strong. They need special care but they grow in the wild. I have to clarify, I’m not an expert. I just love them and have learned to know them a little bit. Orchids just need the ideal environment and you can almost forget about them. I found Palmas an ideal place to grow orchids. We have here three of the main elements: light, ventilation and not too much rain. It’s just a matter of knowing how much sun they need. If they are the type that like a lot of sun, you plant them in a place they receive the afternoon sun. If they don’t need orchids! that much sun then they can be planted in a place where they receive the morning sun. Others don’t like direct sun; those orchids need to be placed under a tree. Ventilation is very important. It helps evaporate stagnant water trapped during watering or rain where fungi and bacte- ria breed. Without ventilation or fresh circulating air, orchids eventually die from rotting. In Palmas the east side is the most ventilated. Always water them early in the day so that your orchids dry out by nighttime. In general, water once a week, unless it has rained. Another important aspect is the fertilizer. In nature, orchids obtain nutrients from the environment: decomposing leaves, bird or animal droppings, or minerals found in rainwater. But, you can help your orchids grow faster and bloom sooner by feeding it the right fertilizers. Look for products that contain nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K), along with trace elements such as iron. There are some other products that can also help them bloom. Ask for advice in your local nursery and if everything fails: Threaten them! I did it and it works. I had a beautiful orchid that didn’t want to blossom so I told her (yes, I talk to them), that if she didn’t blossom I would throw it away in a month or two. Sure enough she did bloom! Going back to light, the leaf color is a good indicator of the amount of light a plant is receiving. Orchids should have bright green, healthy leaves; yellowish-green or red leaves in- dicate that a plant is getting too much light. Palm trees are an ideal place to plant them. In the beginning, you just need to tie them with something (my mother used old pantyhose) but these can be removed soon. I planted them everywhere, even on a sign post in my regime. But the one I want to share with you is the one I planted in front of my porch on a big planter. I just bought the orchid mix sold in the nursery and planted there many different types of orchids, all that like the morning sun. It took them like a year to mature. This year they have given me a beautiful spec- tacle. Every morning I wake up, open my door and go to my porch to see how many flowers have bloomed. It’s so BEAU- TIFUL! Lose your fear! Nowadays I plant them everywhere, even on the trunk of the beach grape trees. Before I forget, when you cut the branches after the orchids have bloomed don’t throw them away. Leave them in a dry place and casu- ally recline them in a clay pot and you’d be surprised how they give you grandchildren. Do it! Surround your regime with orchids. s

42 www.LLPalmas.com www.LLPalmas.com 43 Surround yourself with... by Lissette Rosado I love orchids. For me orchids are nature’s piece of art. They are so delicate yet so strong. They need special care but they grow in the wild. I have to clarify, I’m not an expert. I just love them and have learned to know them a little bit. Orchids just GOLF CARTS need the ideal environment and you can almost forget about them. I found Palmas an ideal place to grow orchids. We have here three of the main elements: light, ventilation and not too much rain. It’s just a matter of knowing how much sun they CHRISTMAS PARADE need. If they are the type that like a lot of sun, you plant them PHA Christmas Golf Cart Parade in a place they receive the afternoon sun. If they don’t need orchids! The PHA Christmas Parranda was a terrific fun-filled event for the Palmas families. Old and that much sun then they can be planted in a place where they young alike thoroughly enjoyed the golf-carts parade and the celebrations that followed at receive the morning sun. Others don’t like direct sun; those Palmanova Plaza. Once again, homeowners went out of their way to show their innovation orchids need to be placed under a tree. and originality in decorating their golf carts making it extremely difficult for the judges to Ventilation is very important. It helps evaporate stagnant select the winners of the golf cart decoration competition. The top-three golf-cart decora- water trapped during watering or rain where fungi and bacte- tion awards went to: Cuquito Muñiz ’s Santa’s Toyshop Comparsa, Merce & Ismael Ferrer’s ria breed. Without ventilation or fresh circulating air, orchids Ginger Bread House and Carlos Santos’ Nativity Scene eventually die from rotting. In Palmas the east side is the most Well done to the top three decorations and to all the participants for their tremendous ventilated. Always water them early in the day so that your efforts and inventions. Also, a special work of thanks to our Santa (George Mulligan) for orchids dry out by nighttime. In general, water once a week, his magnificent jolly work. unless it has rained. Another important aspect is the fertilizer. In nature, orchids obtain nutrients from the environment: decomposing leaves, Carlos Santos’ bird or animal droppings, or minerals found in rainwater. But, Nativity Scene you can help your orchids grow faster and bloom sooner by feeding it the right fertilizers. Look for products that contain nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K), along with trace elements such as iron. There are some other products 3 that can also help them bloom. Ask for advice in your local nursery and if everything fails: Threaten them! I did it and it works. I had a beautiful orchid that didn’t want to blossom so I told her (yes, I talk to them), that if she didn’t blossom I would throw it away in a month or two. Sure enough she did bloom! Going back to light, the leaf color is a good indicator of the amount of light a plant is receiving. Orchids should have bright green, healthy leaves; yellowish-green or red leaves in- dicate that a plant is getting too much light. Palm trees are an ideal place to plant them. In the beginning, you just need to tie them with something (my mother used old pantyhose) but these can be removed soon. I planted them everywhere, even on a sign post in my regime. But the one I want to share with you is the one I planted in front of my porch on a big planter. I just bought the orchid mix sold in the nursery and planted there many different types of orchids, all that like the morning sun. It took them like a year to mature. This year they have given me a beautiful spec- Cuquito Muñíz’s Santa’s tacle. Every morning I wake up, open my door and go to my Toyshop Comparsa porch to see how many flowers have bloomed. It’s so BEAU- TIFUL! Lose your fear! Nowadays I plant them everywhere, even on the trunk of the beach grape trees. Before I forget, 1 when you cut the branches after the orchids have bloomed don’t throw them away. Leave them in a dry place and casu- Merce & Ismael Ferrer’s ally recline them in a clay pot and you’d be surprised how they give you grandchildren. Do it! Surround your regime with Ginger Bread House orchids. s 2

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During this celebration special awards and recognition was given to the best decorated entrance regimes within Palmas del Mar. The award for originality went to Crescent Cove. The award of balance and best use of materials went to Palmas Plantation. Casillas de Palmas took the most elegant honors. Also, special mention for excellent decoration work went to Fair- lakes III, Aquabella and Fairway Courts.

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para toda939.717.2895 ocasión bodas cumpleaños This kitty is playful, Bizcochos... soft and ready to cuddle. bautizos Make her a part primera comunión of your “pack” today.

Reina was rescued on the Eve of the “Los Tres Reyes”. She is loving, fun and playful and ready to be a part of your home. BIZCOCHOS Contact Myrna Ríos for more information [email protected] Aracelis 787-317-5993. www.LLPalmas.com 51 Our beloved, Néstor Catarineau celebrated his 75th birthday with a big party that his Cata...75other half, and inseparable wife, Enid Catar- ineau organized in his honor. With his good spirit and great sense of humor Néstor enjoyed the party dancing and sharing with friends and family that love him very much. It’s so great to see a couple like the Catar- ineau’s dancing and enjoying life at its best. I’ve always said that they are my heroes. When I become an adult I want to be like them. I want to keep that “joy of life” that characterize them. We feel proud you are part of this community! May God bless you and give us many, many years more of your companion. What was the highlight of the night you may ask? It was the beautiful and enchanting voice of Mimi Emmanuelli who sang for the andguests. s still swinging!

www.LLPalmas.com 51 “I remember as if it were pression in somebody’s life. en years of his life in Hawaii. today… my first wave in Pal- Thank to that passion and There, he has not only surfed Pedro, with his many years mas, right here in front of many hours of practice, Pe- the big waves but, he also met of experience, gave us some the Beach Bohío. That wave dro has travelled around the his beloved wife Aiko and good advice when practicing changed my destiny. My fu- World - México, Thailand, where his beautiful daughter, the sport of surfing: l ture was written that day,” Bali, Japan and Hawaii, the Lya María was born. If your are starting to surf, do it under the supervision of said Pedro and added that place that every surfer dreams He remembers his early days a professional surfer such as he never thought that waves about. Pedro had the oppor- in Palmas when Rody Terrón our surfing teacher, Fernando tunity to live for the last elev- could make such a strong im- saw his talent and gave him a Alvarez, considered one of brand new surfing board and the best in the Caribbean. when Manolito Angleró vis- l Don’t surf on waves that ited him in Hawaii. you are not comfortable with Another of Pedro’s pas- l Stay fit. Surfing is a very sions is the kitchen. Once strenuous sport P o i n t Break l Palmanova Plaza #126 • 787.285.4155 again Palmas left a mark in Don’t drink alcohol and his career since his first job surf Swatch • Quick Silver • Volcom • Nixon • Body Glove • l Practice. If you want to im- Roxy• Element • Reef • Crocs was at the kitchen of Paolo’s Restaurants that many of you prove, you need to practice. There’s no other way! Surf on may still remember. Today, We’ve got them all! a regular basis Pedro is a private chef known l As with swimming, do not as The Organic Surfer Chef. go surfing for at least 45-60 minutes after you eat. l Always wear a good water- proof sun block l Always surf with at least one other person l Be aware of currents, if you are caught in one, don’t panic… paddle across the water current not against it until you are out. l If you visit a new spot, be sure you get some information on the surf conditions before going in. l Always think… SAFETY FIRST s

www.LLPalmas.com 53 New Year’s Eve Blue Moon Party Big success! Photos speaks for themselves! Congratulations to the Muñiz Family!

www.LLPalmas.com 53 Gala Festiva for Palmas Academy

The Palmas Academy held its First Annual Gala Festiva in December. All proceeds directly benefited the children of The Palmas Academy by helping to put the finishing touch- es on their new facilities. Many thanks to all the volunteers and participants of Gala Festiva 2009! Palmas Plantation with a high score christmas spirit Palmas Plantation is very much a family oriented community with important initiatives aimed to promote and enhance the quality of life and family values of its residents. This includes the recent remodeled entrance and the beautifully decorated common areas. Some call the entrance road the “Champs Elyses” forest. But this year, the initiative went one step further when it gave recognition to three of the best Christmas-decorated homes. It was an honor for me to be chosen to make this selection and I have to say that it was not easy because there were many good ones but the most important aspect of the decoration was to see the effort that all these homeowners made together. Initiatives like this one strengthen community ties and bring together families. Good job...well done! Congratulations to the winners and to all the Plantation families. s

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Bruno & Ixia Herrerias Family Cala & Tulio Ortiz Family Ricardo Prieto, Rebeca who created a traditional and colorful Good composition and color combination. Rodriguez & Family s representation of the Nativity with music A decoration that transmit the festive decoration was very elegant and sober! integrated. Good work! spirit of Christmas! All lights were white with symmetry and in good taste! K’s Mon: 10-5PM •Tues - Sat: 8:30-6PM

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Incluímos todo lo necesario para servirle en cualquier lugar. Barras Portatiles • Bebidas/Hielo • Bartenders • Fiestas Privadas/Corporativas • Bodas/Quinceañeros Para reservaciones y consultas 787.289.7654/ 787.536.4778

[email protected] www.LLPalmas.com 59 FROM HERE AND THERE! Christmas hits the southeast! PURA VIDA... Josean Terrón & John Eric opened a new restaurant at Palmanova Plaza. As good as always. It’s good to see them around the Plaza again!

Par Avion Book Exchange Program has been a total success. Remember not to bring more than two books at a time. Get fit! No excuses. Palmas’ One on One Fitness Studio opens its doors at Palmanova Plaza.

Visiting Heron... Have you noticed one of the most Our Children Park (next to the Tennis Center) has now mature vegetation and is more beautiful Palmas Market announced the regular fan visitors of the Tennis availability of a great variety of wines. Club? She is very interested! everyday. Enjoy it!

B r a c e s w i t h ... • significantly l e s s f o r c e a n d f r i c t i o n • significantly s h o r t e r t r e a t m e n t t i m e s • l e s s adjustments r e q u i r e d

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6 Ur b . Gó m e z , Hu m a c a o , PR 787.852.1550 [email protected] Horario de oficina: lunes a viernes de 8:00 a 5:00 PM Se aceptan planes médicos con cubierta dewww.LLPalmas.com ortodoncia. 59 editor’s choice La Jolla...Beautiful villa Enjoy the tranquility and a wonderful view of the ocean and marina area from this beautiful remodeled and nicely decorated 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath villa. It offers area for BBQ, community pool overlooking the ocean with gazebo area. Security guard 24 hours and parking for your visitors. Price $390,000 For more information call Palmas del Mar Real Estate at 1-800-PALMAS-6, 787-852-8888. Or visit palmasdelmar.com or movetopalmas.com

San Miguel Island: Beautiful Townhouse If you like the marina this is the house for you! This beautiful townhouse has 2,220 square meters, 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, terrace with access to your 55’ private boat slip on the best side of San Miguel. Price: $1.350 M.

For more information call Palmas del Mar Real Estate at 1-800-PALMAS-6 or 787-852-8888. Or visit palmasdelmar.com or movetopalmas.com

60 www.LLPalmas.com www.LLPalmas.com 61 A place to call home. editor’s choice

One of the largest penthouse units in the Marbella Club community, a corner apartment. • Spectacular panoramic ocean, golf and rain forest views • 12 foot ceilings, retractable ceiling to floor glass walls • corner luxury apartment decorated by the prestigous and known designer “Pilar Moreno”. • Crown Moldings, furnished by “Importadora Española” • 3 large bedrooms with den • 3 bathrooms, plus 1/2 bath • Garage: 4-Stalls, detached “assigned under-ground park” • Basement: Walkout “Assigned Storage Area” • Furniture and art included • $2,750,000 For more info call CPM Realty at 787-850-4401 Cellular 787-637-7945

60 www.LLPalmas.com www.LLPalmas.com 61 editor’s choice Harbourlights Estates A true tropical paradise! • situated on a huge home site (2,300 sq Mt) • 4 bedrooms • 2 story house, extremely elegant and spacious • beautifully appointed bedrooms • state-of-the-art subzero kitchen appliances • lovely pool with cascading jacuzzi • immaculate gardens with open social areas • very private, located at the end of a cul-de-sac in one of Palmas most exclusive neighborhoods Price: REDUCED TO $895,000 - Brokers welcome Call Frank Bonnelly bbc realty 787-632-2106 or 787-850-5800 email: [email protected]

Fairway Courts ¡new piz za kin g i n h um a c a o !

Choice location at a choice price! Lovely, breezy, two bedroom unit. Beautifully furnished - ready to move in. Upper level terrace offers beautiful fountain views. $410,000.00

For more information, call Myrna Ríos at Re/Max de Palmas at 787-850-7069 or 787-317-5993. 62 www.LLPalmas.com Your Caribbean escape! A view from just about every room in the house! This wonderful 4 bedroom, 5 bath and well constructed home will give you all the comfort you have always desired right on the Caribbean side of Puerto Rico! The property features: fabulous infinity pool and gazebo uniting you with the refreshing view of Vieques & the Caribbean Sea, ample spaces with great architecture, gourmet kitchen with an appetizing dining room connecting you with the terrace for great enter- tainment. Now is the time to get this wonderful property. at a great price! For more information and viewing the property call; Costa del Caribe Realty and Ask for Monine Pérez (787) 850-3030.

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Don Paco Villón a Paco Villon sketch LIVE MUSIC Christian Castro Fridays & Saturdays colors of nature

SUNDAY Welcome Steve! Valentine’S Day LIVE MUSIC!

Just arrived... Veuve Clicquot Vintage 2002 New Years Eves at The Cellar

787.656.259664 www.LLPalmas.com Farmacia Candelero your next door This little insect has a big name: Exophthalmus quindecimpunctatus. There are 83 species in the Antilles, Central and pharmacy North America. This one was seen in Palmas. Plaza del Mar, Carr 3 Km 85.6 Candelero Arriba, Humacao, PR colors of nature 787.850.4044 Tel by Frank and Adriana Torres* 787.850.0171 Fax Coloration is probably the most effective strategy of nature to guarantee pollination. Mondays - Fridays 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM Imagine a bee flying at about 10 miles per hour over the green foliage of grasslands and Saturdays 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Welcome Steve! forests. A red, orange, bright blue, or any color contrasting the grayish green back- ground is strikingly visible. A second strategy is aroma or perfume of flowers which also Visit our attract bees and other pollinators. And the third is nectar. Some flowers save energy by just providing color but not perfume or nectar. Bees are attracted and seek the nectar pollinating without any prize. Bees don’t seem to have memory but have an excellent color vision. They can detect colors that we can’t see in the range of the infrared and giftsdepartment! ultraviolet in flowers that look to us as simply white ones. When my granddaughter Adriana brought me a tiny beetle of a beautiful iridescent light blue color it occurred to us that we can photograph as many colorful tiny creatures as possible to prepare an article on colors of nature. Her enthusiasm was overwhelming and soon enough she was dragging me over the forests and lakes of Palmas with cameras and collecting gears to get the materials for the article. New Years Eves at The Cellar Biologists tend to explain every feature in plants and animals as selected traits by nature to guarantee the survival of the species. Color can be a trait that can be explained in these terms for many species. However, no logical explanation can be found for some exuberant colors in birds and insects. Few biologists think that nature can also be ca- pricious and some traits like the striking color of color of this beetle do not necessarily have a survival value. (To be continued) This tree is known in English as Kapok o Silk Cotton Tree, because it produces a silky cotton (kapok) that was used before foam was invented to fill lifesavers. In Spanish it is called La Ceiba. It is part of the family of giant trees of the Amazon and the Caribbean. *Frank Torres is a Palmas Homeowner and an experimented biologist. Major Medical Insurance Plans accepted ATH, Visa, Adriana has been a nature Master Card and AMEX honored 64 www.LLPalmas.com enthusiast for the past 9 years. Silver starfishes sat as table decorations, heavenly glass ornaments hung from the ceiling, mouth-watering food was served and fabulous looking people surrounded the place; all ingredients for a recipe called: “A Heck of a Party”. Music and outrageous dance moves caught every guest. Pure happiness and pleasure was spreading like a disease, and each and every person was infected. I was breathing in the last moments of 2009, surrounded by joy, laughter, and absolute bliss. Nothing could get better. When lovers have failed expectations, “3, 2, 1… HAPPY NEW YEARS”- it became a friends have backstabbed you, and work faint sound to my ears. All that is good in life has been utterly wearisome the only thing was right in my reach: family, friends, and one looks forward to is New Years. On the delicious food. It was the perfect setting to 365th day of the year we all send-off our bad start a new year. I deleted every negative memories, regretful decisions, and unpleas- thought I had had throughout the whole ant experiences to the darkest and deepest year, and started a new account; one where corner of our minds, hoping to never unlock only pleasure and wellness was invited. Life that door again. What makes new years so offers me the chance to start fresh every powerful and magical? It is the day when year, and this time I was taking up the of- Planet Earth starts from the beginning… fer. No more negativity, no more gossip, from day one. So why can’t we? A second no more procrastination. This year, 2010, chance to surpass expectations, challenge is the year of change. It is about turning limits and find eternal happiness. words into actions and dreams into reality. Just like every other year since I About making an oath and keeping it. About was born, I went to Guanica to spend correcting your wrong-doings and forgiv- my Christmas vacation with my ing those who have wronged you. As the family and close friends. We spent great and wise Oprah Winfrey said: “Cheers the sunny days going to the beach to a new year and another chance to get and the breezy nights singing and it right”. I am hungry for knowledge, I am dancing in “parrandas”. Minutes eager to explore the unknown, and I have turned into hours, hours into days, and a passion for life…my oath, my promise, days into fond memories. Life was running my New Year’s Resolution is to find and do by smoothly, and 2009 was closing off with those things in life that bring me joy. What great, memorable moments. is your new year’s resolution? s At last it was New Year’s Eve. Restaurant

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Sundays Roasted pig on the stick All you can eat menu every Sunday 787.852.9292 787.326.3021 Security first! by José Colón, La Jolla Board President Crime prevention is the duty of ALL of us at Palmas; we cannot delegate that to PHA and St James only. It is our duty to be aware and help them by keeping an eye out and calling security at 787-852-7775 if you see anything suspicious. (Save this number in your phone as a speed dial number). If you have suggestions on ways to improve security call Roberto Meléndez, our PHA Security Director or Tony Maldonado, our Executive Director. They will be glad to listen and take them to the Security Council and to the PHA Board if necessary. As president of La Jolla, I am proud to say that we are doing our part to prevent crime, and as of today we have had excellent results. Our regime is--I’m certain of this-- the one with the lowest incidence of burglaries and problems in Palmas. If all of the regimes and residents cooperate, we will remain the safest place to be in Puerto Rico. A member of Puerto Rico’s police force once told us when he came to a Security Committee meeting some months ago: “When I’m inside Palmas I feel so much safer than outside!” That is absolutely true and we have a right to feel that way. At La Jolla we have joined forces with PHA and St James to prevent crime and solve situations before they happen. We work on prevention. La Jolla has installed a very sophisticated camera system on our premises two years ago, even before PHA installed the existing perimeter system. At our gatehouse the guard is aware of what is happening on our premises and very soon all the homeowners will have the capability of viewing it on their computers. We have just finished the construction of a new guard house and the installation of a new tele- entry system. With the same AVI card that we have for Palmas main gate we will be able to open our new gates. Also, with this new access control system, we will be able to open our gates remotely with the use of our phones to let visitors and other personnel in and out of La Jolla. All this will be recorded with cameras, so that we know who comes in and out of our premises. Guards will also inspect all commercial and service vehicles as they exit. To keep the system working in the case of power failure we have installed a new emergency generator that will keep all our common areas’ lighting system working so that we won’t be left in the dark. Be pro-active! We should all be security agents. If you see something fishy or you are not sure that something is right, call security! s

La Jolla has installed a very sophisticated camera system on our premises two years ago, even before PHA installed the existing perimeter system. The Palmas Ladies Com- munity Club members met for their monthly coffee gathering at the lovely home of Barbara de Paul on January 13, 2010. Everyone had a wonderful time - thank you Barbara for your warm hospitality. The club was founded in 1991 by seven community residents and now holds a membership LadiesChristmas Club Meeting of over 80 women. The club’s goals are to enhance our community through social, cultural and charitable activities. Our Shining Little Stars From this edition on, Live Beautiful pictures from Elena & Life in Palmas, with the sponsorship of Bambola Spackey, age 7. Elena has two Store at Ave. Chardón, very significant internationally will be highlighting the recognized artists in her family: works, recognitions and her great Aunt Barbara Beck- special events of our with is a classically trained and little ones. Please keep internationally known (she us posted of your was a graphic artist for the childrens achieve- Detroit FreePress and other ments and recogni- national newspapers) and tion. You can send us her grandmother, Mary-Ann an email with good quality photos to live. [email protected]. You can include Beckwith was recently award- new birth, baptism, birthdays, etc. ed a national honor as a water color artist (very select)...she’s a professor of Art at Michigan Tech. Clearly Elena has art in her genes... We will keep a close eye on her development!

A mix media -acrylic and pastel painting by Valeria Corujo. Valeria is nine years old and very Christian Aubrey Smith is born! talented. She dances, acts and paints very The most awaited baby in Palmanova, Denise Di Brito & Tim beautifully. I guess she also Smith’s baby has arrived! We are sure that everybody will spoil has inherited this from her this new “Palmeño”, especially the next door neighbors from mothers multiple talents. the Blue Hawaii team. Very soon Christian will be eating su- Valeria is the daughter shi! Hope Bella is not too jealous. Welcome Christian! of Rosa & Javier Corujo from My Corner .

Our good friends Welcome aboard! Jeannette Schuck & Johnny Beltrán are grandparents again! On January 14, 2010 their second grand- Let’s welcome Gonzalo Luis Leal son was born. His Marquina, the new beautiful name is Héctor José son of Marnie Marquina, our Pérez Beltrán. His Country Club Membership & parents are Jeannette Marketing Director. We will soon Bertrán Schuck y José see him on the driving range or… Raúl Pérez González. maybe in the tennis court? hinin FEBRUARY-march Our S g Little Stars DON'T MISS IT! February 14 Romantic Dinner at Chez Daniel with the music of Omar Lama at The Bistro in Caguas Daniel offers a special menu for dinner with the pianist Miguel Monserrat. February 17 Blood Drive at Palmas Academy 9th grade activity

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March 13 VILLA FRANCA 4th Kite Festival Carnaval for at Villa Franca Park, from 2:00 PM a Cause PHA MOVIE NIGHTS February 20 at Carnaval for a Cause March 6 with Deborah Brum DEPARTURE -Winner of the 2009 Academy Award as La Plaza! (Brazilian Music) Best Foreign Film. Daigo Kobayashi is a devoted cellist HAITI - Earth Quake Relief Fund in an orchestra that has just been dissolved and now $5.00 (RED CROSS) Suggested donation finds himself without a job. Daigo decides to move back to his old hometown with his wife to look for work and BANCO POPULAR start over. The film follows his profound and sometimes account # 011 009 284 comical journey with death as he uncovers the wonder, Cruz Roja/Haiti joy and meaning of life and living. 72 www.LLPalmas.com