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40522_0v3.pgs 04.28.2008 11:50 PDFX1a 2 3 SUMMER in Paradise I have come to the conclusion that I have lived all the after year; I learned that from my father. He declared that summers of my adult life fooling myself. Every year, when summers were made for resting and having fun. He never the summer approaches, I feel as happy as I was during my allowed us take summer school, not in high school nor in school days. And every year I need to remind myself that I the university. He would take a full month’s vacation and we am no longer a student and that summer doesn’t mean that would do a lot of activities together as a family. I definitely I will have a “two month vacation”. I have to keep working! grew up with a strong “summer spirit” which I keep until to- ...except for the days I take my vacation (not necessarily in day. During the summer, days are longer, and you don’t have the summer). But, that spirit of vacation is always there, year to wake up when it is dark. That alone should be prohibited by the constitution! It’s so good to wake up when the sun is warm and there is plenty of light, and Palmas is the epitome of summer. Palmas in the summer is so lively and there is so much going on for kids, teens and adults! In this edition, we are going to talk about what’s up for this summer. Get ready! There are a lot of activities and events. Summer is here. Let’s celebrate…Palmas is our Paradise! Keep it clean, keep it safe and enjoy your summer. Let the sunshine in!

Lissette Rosado, Editor Please feel free to write us with ideas, suggestions and comments at [email protected].

4 4 5 LIVE LIFE &IN PALMAS Leading JUNE/JULY 2008 VOL. 1 NUM. 3 by example! Lissette Rosado, Editor 787-562-6104 RENÉ CHINEA Editorial Collaborators A lifetime banker. “We Ginette Rosado all like the relaxed at- mosphere felt as soon as Rita molinelli you pass Palmas’ security Graciela Roig gate. It’s like being in an- other country. But most Graphic Design importantly, we love its RAFAEL MÉNDEZ splendor and beauty”, sandra Rodríguez / Rosado & morales You have probably seen him with his typi- said René. (787)765-0890 cal hat and his stick walking around Palmas As part of his exercise picking up what other people throw to the routine, he likes to walk Sales & Marketing ground. “I can’t avoid it, I see the garbage around. “Every area or lissette Rosado / silvia morales and I can’t let it lay there”, said Méndez and residential development surroundings is unique. (787)765-2190/(787)562-6105 tell us that it all Flora and fauna are also One of the started at the problems we have at their best. It is always beach, “I started peaceful and safe. You Assistant Editors in Palmas is that sonia Bermúdez with a plastic feel at home, you feel part golf carts don’t cup picking up of the place, belonging and connected”, René Zenaida sanjurjo have a bag where cigarette butts stated. garbage could be and other de- “For some of us, For some of disposed of, and this is home- where Printing bris”. Then, he us, this is home- the garbage flies we live daily; for model offset printing (mop), humacao bought a special where we live away with the others, this is our (787)850-3000 device made for daily; for others, wind. There is retreat. This is why handicap people when I walk around this is our retreat. a definite and now his mis- and see a piece of This is why when correlation I walk around sion is more or- disturbing garbage I between garbage and see a piece ganized and so- can’t help it. I have and golf cart to pick it up and of disturbing phisticated. He traffic. dispose of it in the garbage I can’t goes for his walk next waste basket help it. I have to with two bags, available”, he con- pick it up and one for recycling materials and one for gar- tinues. dispose of it in bage. There is no consciousness, he pointed While not pre- the next waste tending to preach to PHA out, for example, the nicotine of the cigarette basket available. butts ends up in our rivers and in our oceans you or educate our younger generations about the importance of and it takes years to decompose. “One of the preserving our valuable environment, he just problems we have in Palmas is that golf carts encourages you to share this feeling and dis- don’t have a bag where garbage could be dis- interestedly help me to keep “our place” clean Live & Life in Palmas is a bi-monthly publication posed of, and the garbage flies away with the and beautiful. “If you are walking around ei- intended to reach the Palmas community and its wind. There is a correlation between garbage ther on the sidewalks or on the beach, just visitors with the purpose to inform and communicate. and golf cart traffic”, said Méndez and rec- pick it up. It is not going to make you less You can send us your comments to ommends that people attach some kind worthy, but for sure you will feel much better. [email protected] Carrying a plastic bag along your walk would of garbage bag to their golf carts to help be always convenient. or call 787-765-2190. keep Palmas clean. Together we could make a difference Live & Life in Palmas is a co-production of Live & Life contacted Gilbert Saltier, and ensure that our retreat remains Palmas del Mar Homeowners Association CartsPro President, who promised to find clean and beautiful. It is our Palmas’ citizens’ and Rosado & Morales, Inc. or invent a device to solve this problem. duty”. All rights reserved. By the time this edition is published It’s good to know that there’re people like Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited. maybe he already has found the solu- Rafael and René that care for the common well being. We are proud of you two. tion. Call 787.285.7081 to find out. Let’s keep our Paradise. 6 6 7 8 8 9 YEARS IN 20 THE BU SI NE GLADYS SS LIC 3784 REALfornaris ESTATE & ASSo. For all your real estate needs, call Gladys Fornaris. 20 years of experience in Palmas.

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Estilizado Diseño de Gran Precisión y Múltiples Ventajas La ingeniería y el arte se funden magistralmente en cada uno de los enseres de esta línea diseñada exquisitamente tomando en cuenta cada detalle para brindar perfección en sus funciones y estilo como ningún otro. Ahora nos toca a nosotros disfrutar de la experiencia y el “lux” europeo en nuestras cocinas. 10 Tels. (787) 706-5500 / (787) 706-5505 / (787) 645-4032 11 Electrolux - THE PRESIDENT PHA says... I wish to convey my appreciation to the PHA Delegates, the PHA Board members and in particular those members of “Join in the community that attended and through their participation made possible for the outstanding Annual Meeting held at this critical the PHA building in the end of March. From all indicators TEMPERANCE this was the best General Assembly ever. The attendance, Palmas can be a haven of effort to make flow of information, exchange of ideas and the community fun around the clock and we our community participation were excellent. Also, the other community want everyone who lives and events such as the President’s Reception, the Golf Tourna- comes to Palmas to enjoy our a secure place ment and the Homeowners evening party were absolutely lifestyle. We only suggest to to live and great with tons of fun for everyone. I take this opportunity you and your guests to use to publicly thank Tony Maldonado, Denise Love and Paul moderation and self-control. play. Crime Sledzik for their hard work in successfully orchestrating A well-balanced community the various events which were greatly enjoyed by every requires understanding, pa- participant. fighting starts tience and tolerance from ev- As I mentioned in my report at the Annual Meeting, copy eryone while neighbors party at home and of which you should be receiving shortly, Puerto Rico in and listen to music, children general and the Humacao region in particular are undergo- you perform an play, scream and run around ing an unprecedented wave of crime and delinquency. In and pets inevitably barking. all important spite of our best efforts and those of the police authorities, we are seeing the impact of this situation already in Palmas. Similarly, everyone must be role in turning This unwelcome activity is spilling into our neighborhoods cognizant and respectful of the tide.” at levels never seen before. According to police experts, others right to peace and these delinquent acts are inside jobs perpetrated mostly by tranquility and should avoid employees and service personnel working in and around our excessive noise whether at residential areas and homes. home or riding a golf cart and Irrespective of the security measures that PHA takes, respect the early morning and we need the cooperation and proactive involvement of the the late evening hours. Make community to overcome this problem. Therefore, please sure your pets do not become a make sure you know and you can vouch for people coming nuisance and be always ready into your homes and into your neighborhoods. You must to help your neighbor. be absolutely certain as to whom you trust your unattended home, your keys and entry beepers. Do not trust anyone who is not part of your household. Be extremely vigilant and report any suspicious activity to PHA Security immediately. Join in this critical effort to make our community a secure place to live EMERGENCY and play. Crime fighting starts at home and you perform an CONTACT NUMBERS all important role in turning the tide. Please keep the following numbers handy for use in the event of an emergency: Palmas Security Dispatch: 787-852-7775 / 7745 Julio Bagué Puerto Rico Police Dispatch: 787-852-2020 / 2115 Fire Department: 787-852-2330 / 0872 Medical Emergencies: 787-852-0460 / 787-343-2550 Private Ambulance & Medical Emergency Services: 787-850-2323 Department of Natural Resources: 787-852-4440 / 3666 President Electric Power Company: 787-850-8170 / 787-852-1150 Palmas Utilities (Water): 787-285-0202 Palmas Homeowners Association Local Hospitals Ryder: 787-852-0768 / 0445 Hima: 787-852-2424 / 8585 12 Dominguez: 787-852-0505 /2955 HURRICANE REmoVinG READINESS pRopERtY FRom palmas When removing property out of Palmas del Mar, security requires that a letter of author- ity be given by the property owner to the person removing the property. This letter of authorization, which is also available in a form already prepared TEMPERANCE by PHA Security, should list the property being removed, the name of the person being authorized to remove the property and the name, Palmas address and phone number where you can be contacted to verify the information. Also, security will inspect all trucks and enclosed vehicles in an effort to detect stolen property. Effective June 1, 2008 all disposable vegetation and grass The Hurricane Sea- clippings resulting from yard work or lot clean up must be son is, once more, deposited in PDMU. Please alert people doing your yard work upon us. Now is a of this requirement as security will not allow vehicles carrying good time to be- this type of load to exit Palmas del Mar. gin reviewing your Please help keeping Palmas safe and secure. preparation and elaborating your own contin- gency plan. As in years past, PHA will be set to go with its emergency planning and response teams to handle preparations in general, damage assessment, road cleaning and security. You Beach should review insurance policies, have videos/photos of your property, recheck your emergency equipment and identify a safe location for your family. Go over the inventory of your Safety emergency kit: cash, medicines, gasoline, food-stuff, water, flashlight, batteries, radios, infant necessities, camera and film, pet supplies, toiletries, matches, etc. Don’t forget to keep your Beach Patrols are doing beach areas are not being telephone fully charged and the emergency numbers handy. The an excellent job keeping raked clean with the same official Civil Defense Shelter for Palmas del Mar is the Luciano our beach areas safe and frequency of years past. This is Ríos School on Road 923 at Buena Vista Ward. secure. However, be mind- due to the severe erosion prob- It is imperative that you remain at home during the first ful that our beach areas are lem we have experienced this hours after the hurricane to allow Emergency Response Teams also known for dangerous past year which has damaged to perform their functions so later on you may be able to move rip-tides and under-tow a lot of our coast and beach currents which can quickly zones. As an effort to reduce around in a safe manner. Palmas security will be exercising strict turn your enjoyment into a the pace of erosion and the EMERGENCY control of movement of people and vehicular traffic throughout deadly nightmare. So far in disappearance of sand from Palmas. Only Emergency Response Vehicles will be permitted to 2008, 20 persons have been our beach, the Department CONTACT NUMBERS circulate initially. Access to Palmas will be limited to residents rescued from drowning by of Natural Resources (DNR) Please keep the following numbers handy for use in the event of an emergency: and official vehicles. Security checkpoints will be established our beach patrols. As the has directed that beach rak- Palmas Security Dispatch: 787-852-7775 / 7745 to exercise control of major residential and development areas. summer gets hotter and ing be limited to three times a Puerto Rico Police Dispatch: 787-852-2020 / 2115 Only properly authorized personnel will be allowed through the beach becomes more week (Tuesday, Thursday and Fire Department: 787-852-2330 / 0872 Saturday). these points. This is done for your own security and safety as inviting you should exercise Medical Emergencies: 787-852-0460 / 787-343-2550 extreme vigilance when Please help us keep the Private Ambulance & Medical well as for the protection of the property. near the water and heed beach clean by depositing Emergency Services: 787-850-2323 Your cooperation, patience and understanding in the event the advice of our beach bottles, cans, plastics and trash Department of Natural Resources: 787-852-4440 / 3666 of a hurricane is a must. Don’t wait to the last minute to get patrols. in the receptacles along the Electric Power Company: 787-850-8170 / 787-852-1150 Palmas Utilities (Water): 787-285-0202 ready – now is the best time!! On a related note you beach areas. Local Hospitals may have noticed that our Ryder: 787-852-0768 / 0445 Hima: 787-852-2424 / 8585 12 Dominguez: 787-852-0505 /2955 13 Skating can be lots of fun if done properly and safely. To do it otherwise can turn into a very dan- gerous or even deadly sport. Lately we have noticed some of our community youth using the steep areas of Palmas roads for skate boarding and roller skating. PHA They are doing this during day and night hours at high speeds disregarding their own safety and the Eric Graffals safety of others as they challenge motor vehicles in their quest for fun. Please don’t let your child become another tragic NEW statistic. Help us instill in our youth good common PHA BOARD sense and good safety habits. Protect him and your DIRECTOR neighbors from a tragic accident At the Annual Homeown- ers Meeting held at the end SKATING DANGERS of March, Eric Graffals was seated at the PHA Board of PHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Directors as the representa- tive from the South District. At the 34th Annual Meeting the PHA Eric and his wife Marilú are Board of Directors was constituted as follows: long-time permanent resi- Mr. Julio Bagué – President The following members of the dents of Palmas del Mar. They Ms. Rita Molinelli – Vice – President PHA Board of Directors were have been married for 35 designated as the PHA years and have a son (Eric), Mr. Servando Díaz – Treasurer Executive Committee: Mr. Félix Santoni- Secretary daughter (Syndia) and three Mr. Julio Bagué grand-children (Evan, Owen Mr. Jaime Morgan – Director Mr. Jaime Morgan Stubbe and Nohelia). They are also Mr. Luis Rodríguez – Director Ms. Rita Molinelli avid golfers who recently Mr. Daniel Vasse – Director Mr. Walter Fournier showed their skills in the sport Mr. Servando Díaz Mr. Eric Grafals – Director at the Annual Homeowners Mr. Félix Santoni Mr. Víctor Nieto – Director Tournament. Although a very Mr. Walter Fournier – Director We thank these outstanding leaders for busy business executive in the stepping forward to help in shaping your Mr. Edd Siler – Director healthcare industry, Eric finds Homeowners Association and Palmas del time to remain very involved Mr. Alberto Rivera – Director Mar into the dream community we richly in the solution of matters Mr. Raúl Rivera – Director deserve. and issues affecting the well being and the quality of life of Palmas del Mar. Welcome aboard Eric!

14 José Juan Martínez, Com- munity Activities Coordina- PHA GOLF tor of Palmas del Mar Ho- meowners Association, an- TOuRnAMEnT nounces the premier night On Friday, March 28th the PHA Golf Tournament of ...PHA Movie Nights. was a resounding success. Homeowner Paul Sledzik in “On the first Saturday of PHA conjunction with Denise Love (DCI) and the Golf staff each month, beginning on at the Country Club restructured the tournament to a 2 July 5th, PHA will offer person scramble with handicaps (flighted). The tourna- homeowners an opportunity ment quickly filled up with the 128 limit. Everyone to mingle and share in a PHA enjoyed themselves immensely. We’d like to take this wine reception and a movie opportunity to thank Jeff Willenberg and his staff for a presentation our new PHA job well done. Join us in congratulating the winners! Movie Nights at the PHA building”, said Martínez. Ladies’ The movie nights will Closest to the Pin #8 Gerri Bloomberg Movie include winners at the Closest to the Pin #12 Marilú Grafals Cannes Film Festival and Mens’ other prize-winning movies Closest to the Pin #4 Roberto Pérez from around the world. The Closest to the Pin #15 Oscar Luciano PHA invites the community Longest/Straightest Drive #9 Marco Ginorio to join these award winning Nights Callaway Flight film nights! JULY 5th Third Place Net, with a score of 73 Harry Torres, Víctor Falcón THE EDGE OF HEAVEN Second Place Net, with a score of 71 Alfonso Lozada, Andrés Lozada this heart-warming, soul touching First Place Net, with a score of 71 Oscar Luciano, José Ortiz PREMIER NIGHT turkish film received a well-deserved On July 5th, opening applause both before and after the night, the prestigious screening at the recently concluded local movie producer Dubai international Film Festival. it is and director, Marcos a very tightly woven film that captures Ladies Flight Zurinaga will share the stories of the different characters as chapters with a common person Third Place Net, with a score of 71 Koki Arostegui, Marilyn Hernández with us his experience who intertwines the fates of the other Second Place Net with a score of 69 Luz Agosto, Chela Villafañe at the 2008 Cannes First Place Net, with a score of 66 Merle Keil, Barbara Brightonan characters. this film shows how help- Film Festival and will less a human can get, over a series 3rd Flight present the first movie Third Place Net, with a score of 64 Eric Grafals, Jr., Marilú Grafals of missed chances. Each character Second Place Net, with a score of 64 Jesús Latalladi, Nestor Catarineu of the series. seemed to be missing the other within First Place Net, with a score of 62 Antonio Ginorio, Marco Ginorio few minutes. 2nd Flight Third Place Net, with a score of 66 Eric Grafals, Sr., Hans García Second Place Net, with a score of 62 Yogi Guinipero, Bill Geider DOUBLE FEATURE! First Place Net, with a score of 61 Erasamo Reyes, Luis Gómez 1st Flight AUGUST 2nd Third Place Net, with a score of 66 Gary Hernández, Juan Negrón OCEAN’S ELEVEN Second Place Net, with a score of 64 Guillermo Toledo, Armando Colón (a double feature of the original movie First Place Net, with a score of 64 Rafi Báez, Sr., Rafi Báez, Jr. PHA and the remake)-Eleven criminals plot a major heist in las Vegas during a boxing event. they plan to hit three different casinos simultaneously. although the original stars the “Fa- mous “Rat pack”, this is one of the few occasions where the remake is thought to be as good as the original. starringin the original 1960 movie- This film schedule is Frank sinatra, Dean martin, sammy subject to changes Davis Jr., peter lawford, angie due to the Dickinson Remake of 2001 - George film arrivals. clooney, Brad pitt, Julia Roberts, matt Damon, andy García, Don cheadle, 14 15 scott caan .

OUR BUSIneSS ASSOcIATIOn …get to know them all! The Palmas Business Association is a group of extremely commited business people that have a very strong busi- ness and community sense. By meeting them you can tell, they are the type of men and women that are willing to give the extra mile in favor of the common interest. They have a broader vision of what a responsible business is all about and that giving is receiving in the long run. They are our business neighbors that support community issues as well as business difficulties. In this space, we will try to portray who they are, their views and their businesses. Let’s meet them. In this issue we will portray: The MAGIC BEAN, RE/MAX, CNM Security Services. In the upcoming issues you will get to know them all. The Magic Bean Family: Orlando Alvarado, Millie Alicea, Kennet, Emily and Orlando III (not in the photo) Today’s member of the Business Association: The new kids on the block is a family business. Magic Bean... is good cof- fee, good people...strong family ties; Service area the decks of cards were dealt. Orlando Banco Popular & Millie have a similar story, they both BDI Golf Carts where born in the US, and came to Puerto Rico at the age of 10. They left Puerto Rico as teenagers, met in Philadelphia as students and now they are CartsPro Golf Carts back in Puerto Rico with two of their children- the eldest is studying in the US. CNM Security Services Magic Bean is not a franchise. It is a concept developed and implemented DCI of Puerto Rico by Orlando. “I have had very successful businesses in the past but I really Palmas Country Club wanted to do something that I really liked, where I could serve people. I also wanted to live in a place with a good quality of life. As soon as I came to Palmas I thought: This is it!” said Orlando with the enthusiasm that characterizes him and that has Pennysaver permitted him to integrate easily into the Palmas business community as if he has been here forever. “It’s very important to PRO-MATE Marine Services have legal representation in Palmas as a business, and to know you are backed up in a moment of crisis, colleagues to share Rancho Buena Vista your concerns with as well as your success stories.” Orlando added. Sea Ventures Snorkeling Sheraton Four Points Hotel RE/MAX de Palmas Vias Car Rental Ana Rodríguez-Smith (kneeling), Carmen Julia del Moral, Gladys Martínez, Myrna Ríos-Milam, Reina Rivera, Angelic Burgos Real Estate BBC Realty RE/MAX de Palmas is owned by Jerry and Myrna Milam since they purchased the franchise in 1995. Myrna is from CPM & Realtors Humacao but describes herself as an army brat that traveled a Gems Real Estate great deal but couldn’t imagine settling down anywhere else but her beloved Puerto Rico. After graduating from Marsters Real Estate the University in Kansas she found her way back. Jerry is originally from St. Louis and his job at Sun Oil in Yabucoa brought him to Puerto Rico. As destiny would have it Jerry and Myrna met here, in Palmas, and have chosen to make it their home Palmanova Real Estate for over eighteen years. “We have always recognized the importance of belonging to a great organization which supports and Palmas del Mar Real Estate promotes us. We have also seen the value in being an active member of our local business association. Since its inception RE/MAX de Palmas it has worked tirelessly in protecting and promoting our rights within our resort community. As an active participant, we help Villas at Palmas del Mar to influence decisions which could affect our business, it promotes goodwill and networking among other fellow business owners and gives us great satisfaction in knowing that we are an active part of making our community an even better place in which to live in.” Dining out & food services Bistro Rico CNM Security Services Blue Hawaii & Consultants Candelero Caracoles Cándido Neris and wife, Mónica Rueda Chez Daniel Restaurant cándido neris has been in Palmas for many years. He David’s Cookies was Palmas Security Director and now he has his own se- La Brochette curity company, CNM, Security Services & Consultants which offers security services to individual units within Palmas. The Flying Pizza With all the years of experience in security at Palmas, he is now expanding his business to offer executive escort and limou- The Magic Bean sine service with security. “My personnel is highly trained with at least a basic course in security that includes: responsibilities The Tapas Bar and duties in their work place, legal aspects, and emergency handling”, stated neris and added that all his security personnel require an official license as Security Guard from the Puerto Rico Police Department. cándido believes that being part of the Business Association has an extraordinary value, “It permits you to communicate effectively with the rest of the business community,16 share concerns and serve our community.” In fact, cándido donated his security personnel for The Buena Vida Festival as part of his commitment to the community. ItalIan famat reasonableI lyprices style cookIng! …get to know them all!

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He is a familiar face that always has a smile and a genuine willingness to serve Rey! you. Rey has been in Palmas for 32 years. You can imagine all the juicy stories he knows from working as a bartender for so many years! But… no leaks, he is a sealed tomb… I did try! I was sure he would tell us some interesting stories about things he has heard and seen but, no way! “As a bartender you have to be deaf, blind, and mute. In a way, we bartenders are like a priest, a psychologist, or a doc- tor”, said Rey. And he is right; a bartender is there to listen to his customers and help them feel good. There is a lot of wisdom behind his philosophy. Actually it has to what they do. “Many times I have rep- be very interesting and revealing to be rimanded kids; they are like my kids”, an observer of human behavior behind a said Rey. He also told me that he would bar without judging or criticizing anybody. never sell alcohol to a minor. When you think about it, that shows a lot Other than work as a bartender in of wisdom and kindness. You could see Palmas, Rey has participated in many that kindness in Rey’s face. bartending contests and has won many Reynaldo Morales Rivera (Rey’s full first place prizes. He is one of our name) began working at Palmas in 1974 champions! This year he belongs to the in the pool bar Sun Fun Hut, the colorful organization committee for a convention summing pool next to the miniature golf. of International Bartenders that will be That same year he was selected employee held in Puerto Rico. This will gather of the year. Later he moved to El Juma- more than 800 bartenders. He has also cao, a formal restaurant at the basement served as a judge for many bartending of the Palmas Inn. “To eat there, men contests. have to be dressed with a jacket. It was We asked Rey to give us his wise very elegant”, remembered Rey. From recommendation for a hangover: “A there he moved to the pool bar of The good Bloody Mary”, he replied without Candelero Hotel, today the Four Points hesitating. So…next time you have those Sheraton. horrible symptoms in the morning, run But to make a long story short, for the to The Beach Bohío. last six years Rey has been at the Beach “And if after eating your stomach is up- Bohio, serving drinks with the same smile set, mix club soda at room temperature, and enthusiasm as on his first day. “Over three drops of Angostura and the juice the years I have been offered opportuni- from half a lemon” added Rey. ties to move to other positions, but I like Rey is one of our good people from to work with the public. I am happy if a our Palmas community. Go visit him at customer is happy, it doesn’t matter if he The Beach Bohío for a drink or just to tips or not, for me the more important say hello. part is my client’s satisfaction.” And you can tell he is sincere. Rey has his fan club of locals and tourists who come every year to hug him and ask for his famous drinks such as the Coconut Kiss, made from Kahlua, Grand Marnier, Coconut Cream and Vanilla or the Sea Bubbles with Vodka, lemon juice, cranberry, Pas- soã and a pinch of soda. Rey has also played an important role as a “foster father” for many of the kids that have grown-up and are now growing up in Palmas. He is out there watching

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like being in Disneyland. They are building memories, making good usually an adult complaint”, said friends and getting a lot of exercise. Summer in Palmas is effervescent, Lourdes Cols. And now with the Teen Center, lively and definitely… very sunny! And I don’t blame them. For kids, they can hang out for hours playing The ocean is warm and La Punta is Palmas is definitely paradise. They ping-pong, doing some singing in full of families until almost night- can go in and out with freedom. the Karaoke or just doing nothing in time. It’s so pleasant to be at the Parents feel they are safe around groups. For us as a couple it is also beach for sunset! The light is soft Palmas and kids have almost all relaxing. Summer is a lot of fun: and Pathe sand is warm from the day. radthe freedom they dream ise about. In barbecues, long beach days, dinner (Try it with a bottle of wine and a way Palmas reminds me of my with friends at home or at one of our some cheese). With some luck you childhood, when we used to play magnificent restaurants.” could see a wonderful spectacle of around our neighborhood with rela- Laura and Jorge (not their real pelicans catching fish or just - fly tively a lot of freedom. We are four names), a couple who are my friends, ing around. Some people say they sisters and a brother, and we lived even claim that their intimacy and have seen dolphins and manatees. very close to Tintillo Hills where we its frequency improve during their I haven’t had such luck! used to pretend that we would go in summer in Palmas. I am quoting! For us who live in Palmas all year to big safaris to catch serpents and But…I can NOT reveal their real round it is very nice to see that sud- play in the jungle. Those were the names; after all I crossed my heart denly we have neighbors living in or days my friends… not to tell. coming more often. A lot of families Now in Palmas, I like to see the This year, the summer promises spend the whole summer here. “I kids having that same freedom we to be hot and Palmas has a great deal can’t wait until the summer. As used to have without being scared to offer! There are no excuses, go soon as my kids finish school we about being kidnapped or assaulted. out and have fun, meet neighbors practically move to Palmas. Then, Lourdes Cols says, “For my kids, and even fall in love. The choices when the summer is over we have spending the summer in Palmas is are many for adults and for kids. Style is like bubbles... to deal with the kids complaining Let’s see the menu: about going back to the city. It was Try too hard and you’ll pop! funny to see one of our kids com- plain about the city noise! That is

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The Optisailors Summer Camp 2008 is a great An exciting work- experience for young boys and girls who want to en- shop for kids ages 8 joy the sea and the to 17 will be held this open air at Palmas summer in Palmas del Mar! This is del Mar hosted by the an opportunity to Palmas del Mar Hom- have a lot of fun eowners Association. while learning how Kids Aboard is a to improve your three week work- sailing skills. It is shop. It will teach open for all level of participants how sailors. The train- to build their own boat, which ing schedule includes 2 weeks of sailing in PR. they will be able For the Green Fleet group only, there will be a third to sail at the end week of sailing in St Thomas, where we will take part of the course. in the Optisailors Summer Clinic and Scotiabank This is an edu- Regatta. This Summer Camp is for boys and girls cational work- from 7 to 14 years of age. It is mandatory to know shop that shows how to swim. It is also a requirement to bring a life the practical jacket or floating vest, and sun block protection. applications of PISA will provide the boat and sailing equipment for all the academ- those who don´t have their own boat. There might ic disciplines be charges in case of serious damage. from math & science to writ- For further information contact Bocha at ing & publish- [email protected] ing, including first aid and boat safety while en- gaging the youth in the “hands on” activity of building a boat. The workshop will also surfin’ include academic topics And why not? Adults and kids let’s learn how to surf such as navigation and this summer. Right here in Palmas in front of The handling, history of boat- Beach Bohio you can learn how to enjoy the waves ing, naval architecture, as you have always dreamed. boating safety, and team Fernando Alvarez, a certified instructor and building. Captain Curtis international coach with more than 5 years Tucker of Kids Aboard will teaching and 20 years surfing experience will help lead the program. you to get on the board and have fun. Fernando Visit www.kidsaboard- is certified by the Red Cross, the International workshops.org to learn Sailing Association (ISA), The Sierra Club and more about this innovative program. The Tourist Department. “The perfect age to The workshop will be held start surfing is 7 to 8, but there is no limit of the on weekdays from July 14th age to start, adults can learn how to surf too. through August 1st. 99.9 % of my students are able to stand on the Spaces are limited, so board on their first day and in 5 o 6 classes they please call Mr. José Martínez are catching waves”, said Fernando. The only at the PHA at 787-285-6425 requirement is that you have to know how to for more information. swim and have a desire to learn. For information contact Fernando Alvarez at 787-426-8219 or at [email protected] 22 Palmas del Mar Country Club has a broad agenda for this summer.

The Beach Club -Pelican Camp For kids (ages 4-14) who demand serious fun... the Pelican Camp. This program includes among other things: swimming classes, aqua aerobics, yoga, outside excursions, volleyball, water basketball, storytelling and much more. It runs from July 7 to August 1. Open for members and non-members. For information on the Pelican Camp call 787-285-2880.

Junior Golf Program ages 9 to 17; 5 to 8 .What a swing! Six days sessions during June & July. A very comprehensive program intended to provide junior players with the opportunity to learn how to play golf with fundamentals skills and respect for the game’s traditions of etiquette and sportsmanship. Students will play golf every day with an instructor. For schedules, information and registration call 787-285-2285.

Junior Tennis Program Get your racket! Intended to provide junior players with the opportunity to learn how to play tennis with fundamental skills and respect for the game’s traditions of eti- quette and sportsmanship. June & July sessions available. Call for details and registra- tion- 787-285-0717.

KIDS, GET READy... THE OFFER IS GREAT: Palmas Academy’s traditional summer camp which includes: Tennis, Swimming, Chess, Volleyball, Hand Crafts, Basketball, Soccer, Karate, Aerobics, Hiking, Bike Day Activity, Overnight Camping, Freaky Friday Activities (Crazy wet games every Friday!), Field Trips among others, from June 2 - June 27 • Recommended age of Campers is from 4 to 14! • Camp Hours 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Extended Camp also available until 5:00 p.m.) surfin’ For more information call (787)850-9120 / (787)850-9130.

ART WORKSHOPS Little Picasso’s Camp June 9-June 27 Monday to Friday from: 8:30am to 3:30pm (6 to 12 years old) Includes home made lunch, 2 snacks and one Kid Baby Picasso’s Camp June14, 21, and 28 Saturdays from: 8:30am to 12:00m( 3 to 5 years old). Includes 2 snacks and one shirt. Baby Van Gogh’s Camp July12,19 and 26 Saturdays from: 8:30am to 12:00m( 3 to 5 years old). Includes 2 snacks and one shirt. Little Gogh’s Camp July 7-July 24 Monday to Friday from: 8:30am to 3:30pm (6 to 12 years old) 22 Includes home made lunch, 2 snacks and23 one shirt GO FISHING! Dare to do something dif- first Black-fin tuna of the ferent this summer. Also day, followed shortly there- from the Marina (next to after by a double catch of Chez Daniel) you could black-fin. Within just two find Captain Bill Burleson, hours, everyone in our who came and stayed in family got to experience Puerto Rico after a Puerto the thrill and excitement Rican mermaid caught and of catching their first deep married him, the rest is his- sea catch, including our tory; he has 4 kids, 9 grand- youngest son Cole, who children and 1 great grand- was just 6 years old at the child on the way. Captain time. The day was made ex- Burleson has been in Pal- tra special when we landed mas since 1979 and since a 42 lb. wahoo, the largest then has made hundreds of the 5 wahoo we caught of happy fishing trips. We and the last of the 16 fish talked to one of the happy we brought back to port fisherman, Jim Wilson, who that day. Capt. Bill and 1st went fishing with his family. mate Chris made the day “What a great day for us! extremely enjoyable for This was our second family the whole family, so much adventure with Capt. Bill so that we recently went and 1st mate Chris onboard fishing with them again, the Karolette. Our first trip and had another exciting included a snorkeling trip and successful trip.” Nice off the coast of Vieques and idea...why not? Captain the catching of a 22 pound Burleson is so secure of his Dorado, so we were excited fishing techniques that he about our prospects for a full offers you a 50% discount Right from Slip 1 at the Marina at Palmas Del Mar day of fishing over the sea- if you don’t catch a fish. you can take a scuba or a snorkeling trip and have a mounts. It didn’t take long Snorkeling trips are also wonderful day at the sea. Sea Ventures Dive Centers before we hooked into our available. also offer full certification courses as well as Discov- er Scuba which is a half-day resort course. You will start at the pool at Club Cala or at the Sheraton Four Points for the contained water lessons for either Dis- cover Scuba or the full 4 day certification course. OR SNORKEL Sea Ventures Dive Centers is a 5-Star member of PADI, the world’s largest diving organization, where diver safety is of the utmost concern and our Profes- sional Dive Staff are 100% PADI Certified. Sea Ventures Dive Centers is offering this summer a special discount for residents of Palmas Del Mar: 2 tank Discover Scuba Resort Course $120 (regular price is $150) 2 tank Certified divers $65 (regular price $119) PADI Certification Course $375 (regular price $450)

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24 25 SALES, RENTALS & PROPERTy MANAGEMENT Palmas del mar Regimes Residents

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Broker/owners: Frank Bonnelly (Lic. #3838) & Berta Bull (Lic. #2925) there are two kinds of Regimes Regimes that insure the property of their Condominiums or Walk-up apartments, plus the Common Liability, all in a master Policy. Regimes that only insure the common areas like pools, club- houses and the entrance gates, etc…, plus the liability of the residential complex. Each individual owner has to separately insure his own property in a personal package policy. there are two kinds of property Common Elements (Bare Walls) Private Elements (Kitchen cabinets & appliances, alterations & improvements) there are two ways to insure your property Common elements option - based on Bare Walls only. It’s a lower premium but requires We aRe oPen DailY! that each resident insures its private elements separately in a personal policy. members of the San Juan Board of Realtors, Common and Private elements option- it’s a more comprehensive coverage that NAR, GRI, CRS and members of the Pdm Business Association. not only covers the walls but also covers the kitchen cabinets and appliances, bathroom Both Pdm Homeowners for more than 25 years. fixtures, improvements and alterations. The full resident’s general assembly has to choose Plaza Resort, 235 Harbour drive - Palmas del one of these options. The Insurance Commissioner requires that all condominium regimes 787-850-5800 office 787-632-2106 Frank Bonelly cel assesse the value of the property every two years and insure it on a replacement cost 787-385-5800- Berta Bull cel based on this valuation. www.bbcrealty-puertorico.ne important things when quoting or renewing your insurance policy 1. Best Coverage For Property a) Ask for Replacement Cost Coverage based on the valuation of property (avoids depreciation when replacing losses). b) Ask for Agreed Valuation Endorsement. (avoids co-insurance penalty when adjust- ing losses). Chez Daniel c) Choose 80% co-insurance in property for windstorm. (There is small probability for french restaUrant a total loss in a concrete building and will reflect big savings in premiums). Closed during the month of June 2. separate and insure the total complex in small clusters so that the deduct- (CheZ dAniel onlY) ible for losses will be applied to each cluster and not to the total value of the building complex. (Example: 2% windstorm deductible on a whole condominium valued at $10,000,000 is $200,000. If the condominium complex can be divided in five, Tapas bar $2,000,000 clusters, then 2% deductible will only be $40,000). 3. Be sure to have coverage for trees and shrubs on a “special Form” so that it covers Hurricanes. (Some insurance companies exclude Hurricanes). Bistro Rico 4. Directors & officers liability is underwritten in a “Claims made Basis” which provides coverage for losses occurring from claims by reason of wrongful acts occurring only between the inception date and the cancelation date of the policy. Be sure to have a Retroactive date for coverage of prior wrongful acts occurring before inception date. This coverage should also include the directors & officers wife because Puerto Rico has a Conjugal Partnership law. 5. Be sure to have an additional name insured endorsement where the property owners are included. 6. Best Premium: this can be achieved by authorizing at least three different brokers to quote exclusively with two or three Insurance Companies. This will induce, at least, six Insurance Companies to compete forcefully for your account.

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Marbella Club at Palmas del Mar is and retractable windows, like a dream come true. Just bring your creating a magnificent in- clothes, your provisions and an open spirit door-outdoor lifestyle. Every to let you go with the Marbella flow. Close building contains an atrium- your eyes and picture like courtyard surrounded by this: You arrive to lush landscapes and gardens. this beach front lux- Residents can also benefit from ury resort where ev- the personal services of the on-site resi- attendant to serve your needs. If you want erything is taken care dential concierge. to pamper yourself with a massage at he of, open the pocket Within the Palmas del Mar’s resort beach, no problem, ask the concierge, she doors to the porch community you may also enjoy a light will arranged that for you also. That’s and the sea and the lunch at the Beach Club, a seat at Las golf course become Tapas at the marine for some tapas and part of your villa in a drink, play a round of golf at any of the a space where nature two championship golf courses, visit one and luxury became of Palmas delightful restaurants (ask the one. Need a bottle Concierge for advice), go for a walk on of wine? No problem, the 8 miles trails, or just lay down at the call the Concierge beach in one of the Marbella’s hammocks. and she will take care Want to play tennis? No problem, there of that too. are 22 tennis courts available. There are This summer you could enjoy fully- also fabulous equestrian facilities where equipped one, two and three bedroom you can go for a horse riding tour. And villas for vacationing at one of the most one of the favorites hobbies in Palmas... up-scale villas at Pal- a ride in a golf cart at mas. The villas are sunset. Need a golf why some people say that Marbella is exquisitely decorated cart? Call the Con- like having a villa with a guardian angel in a very elegant and cierge, she will take included. Now open your eyes, and call comfortable way. care of making the 787-852-4992. Tell them that you have a With unparalleled arrangements for you. dream and you want it to come true. It is ocean and golf course The villas also real, in one of the most private and beau- views, the villas are just provide you with ac- tiful spots of Palmas... Marbella Club Va- 44 steps to the beach cess to a gym, two cations Program. You deserve it! and feature Spanish swimming pools and Colonial architecture. a Jacuzzi in front of The spacious and airy the ocean with a pool units have high ceilings 26 27just call the concierge! success stories by Graciela Roig FROM OUR NEIGHBORHOOD 3 MAGIC COMPONENTS MAKE VILLA FRANCA RE-BORN! commitment • team work • communication

That wonderful energy brought many people into the Board and they all became involved in different ways such as giv- ing plants, trees, palms for reforestation, getting neighbors to pay the dues, helping in the activities and in many other ways. Renovation of the Club House bathrooms was the first project and people started to see a change. A bi-annual Bulletin was distributed among all the residents with information of how the money was used to improve the common areas and to highlight activities that were held to share with the families. A sense of community started to grow and other people also wanted to contribute to this transformation. The Mayor of Humacao, through his team, worked in repairing the basketball and tennis and indoor soccer court. He also made a donation for the children’s’ playground. Villa Franca Residents Asso- ciation also bought some other equipment for the playground. Palmas del Mar Hom- eowners Association helped in many ways, If you ask the members of the Board such as sponsoring some of the activities of Directors of Villa Franca, what have and getting people that could help in some been the most important elements that ways. Their support was also given for the have contributed to the transformation of the community, cleaning of the green areas through Pennock Plant and Design they will tell you about commitment, team work and commu- and their team. Palmas del Mar Utility Corporation and Con- nication. The combination of these ingredients has produced structora del Alba helped with equipment and operators for a huge amount of energy that has gone further out of Villa the transformation of the green area. Franca to other groups that joined the efforts for this trans- On June 2007, a general assembly was called with participa- formation. tion of the majority of property owners. The Bylaws were ap- For years, Villa Franca was lagging behind the newer com- proved and members of the Association were very enthusiastic munities, and it was no easy task to bring it up-to-date!! With about the improvements. That was a great achievement. The a great Club House surrounded by a beautiful green area, that Community has worked day by day, long hours to make this was in much needed state of repair after years of neglect, the happen!! ~ Every homeowner, responsibly paying their dues, facilities were deteriorating, and the need for a new, dynamic is part of the conversion. However, Board was in order. there is still a lot of work to do. The previous administration did a wonderful job working The most rewarding thing in the development of Rules and Regulations, the By Laws about this effort is coming and the Association incorporation, elements that were neces- home from work in the after- sary in the organization of a community. However, little was noon and seeing the park full known about their work. In November 2006, this new Board of children, adults, young was elected to continue the work already started. Therefore, and old, families from Villa the first thing that the new Board of Director did was to in- Franca and other communi- form the residents about the 2006 accomplishments and the ties sharing quality time in new plans for the year ahead. A delegate from each street was one of the most beautiful chosen to visit each residence and distribute the Villa Franca’s areas of Palmas del Mar!! Regulation approved by the previous Board and the By Laws A big applause to all the to be discussed in a future general assembly. In that visit the persons that have made delegate would also talk about the future plans and the impor- possible Villa Franca trans- tance of paying the annual dues for maintenance and renova- formation!! Bravo! tion of the Club House.

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mega-yachtRESORT AT PmarinaALMAS DEL MAR The Palmas del Mar Yacht Club, Puerto Rico’s first mega- yacht resort marina, will open this summer. This exclusive marina is available to the discerning connois- seur of grand living. Built with a $40 million investment, the Yacht Club accommodates 162 yachts and mega-yachts of up to 175 feet long. The acquisition of the slip includes member- ship for the Yacht Club, the Beach Club and the Tennis Club at Palmas del Mar. The Yacht Club includes a private lounge for members only, a fine dining restaurant and a bar and grill around a gorgeous infinity pool. To cater to the busy lives of its members and guests it will operate a business center, convenience stores and deli. Each yacht slip is equipped with electric and fresh water service, telephone, high speed Internet service, cable and other boating amenities. Yachts can be fueled with diesel at each slip. Yacht Club members and users will have access to concierge service that can make arrangements for land and air transporta- tion, scuba and fishing charters, show tickets, yacht provisioning and catering, repairs and maintenance, dining, spa, coordinate sightseeing, and shopping among other services. The Yacht Club will position Puerto Rico to fully participate in the glamorous and affluent world of mega-yachts in the Ca- ribbean. Aside from the many services to be provided by The Yacht Club, visitors and members of the club will have access to Palmas del Mar, the largest planned resort community in Puerto Rico. Golf lovers can get off the yacht and play in one of the two challenging championship golf courses that Palmas del Mar has to offer. Tennis lovers can choose from one of the 22 courts, and from one of three surfaces to test their game. Palmas del Mar operates the largest private tennis center in the Caribbean. Horse lovers can go for a ride at the Equestrian Center and take a romantic stroll on the beach. If food is an interest, they can dine in any one of 18 res- taurants. They can also participate in the many events and attractions of the Palmas del Mar Beach Club. For information on acquiring a slip, call 787-274-0943 or 787-502-4599 and visit us at palmasdelmaryacthclub.com. 28 29 PALMASUPDATE mAjoR STRATEGIc PRojEcTS will place Palmas del Mar in the International spotlight 2 by Lissette Rosado, Editor Live & Life visited Jaime Morgan, President of Palmas del Mar Properties On the other hand, The Mandarin Project that has been in the works Inc. (PDMPI), at his head quarters to inquire about the status of two of the since 2001 is finally taking shape. “This last Wednesday the financing of most important projects Palmas has in the pipeline right now: the Yacht club the Project was approved with an estimated investment of $320 million & Marina and the much talked about, Mandarin Hotel. dollars and it is supposed to be inaugurated in October 2011: The hotel, “The Yacht club & Marina will become a differentiating factor in the as all the Mandarin franchises, will be a splendid one. It’s going to be positioning of Palmas in the world. no other resort in the caribbean has a constructed in one of the most privileged spots of Palmas’ property, where marina. This is going to make a difference in Palmas. Marinas are not usually the topography itself is astonishing. The Mandarin Hotel will have 142 keys a destination, but in this case, Palmas will offer a wide variety of activities plus 44 Mandarin Oriental condo hotel residences, and 25 branded estate and alternatives to its visitors. People can come to visit Palmas in their boats homes” stated Jaime. and be able to play golf, tennis as well as enjoy all the culinary offerings from The Hotel and all the satellites homes and condos will be constructed, as our exquisite restaurants”, said Jaime Morgan. you can appreciate in the renderings, following the contours of the mountain The new first class Yachtc lub & Marina will accommodate yachts from 50 which will make them very private and cozy. feet long to 180 feet mega yachts. The first ones will be handed over during “The Mandarin flag will mean, positioning Palmas in the international June of this year and the Yacht club will be inaugurated next September--just market which will represent an important exposure for international capital in time for the new high season! It is definitely going to be a plus for Palmas investors. The Mandarin will be good not only to Palmas but for Puerto Rico. and for the business community, proprietors, and residents in general. For It will elevate us to an international spotlight” Jaime Morgan concluded. more information concerning the Palmas del Mar Yacht club & Marina, no doubt, we will have a unique competitive edge having such a Hotel please read our article on page 29. and marina on our grounds. All these high-end visitors will have the op- portunity to experience what Palmas Living Style is all about. Getting to know Palmas is getting to love it! I’m sure many of those visitors will end up buying in Palmas or coming back year after year. Our snow bird population is going to rise, that’s for sure. congratulation to Palmas for such an effort and let’s hope things march smoothly for the Yacht club and The Palmas Mandarin.

30 Jaime Morgan Palmas del Mar Properties Inc. COuNTRY CLuB mAjoR STRATEGIc PRojEcTS President SuMMER SPECIAL EVENTS A summer full of great activities

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of palmas del mars’ the world’s most prestigious hotels and resorts. Mandarin Oriental now operates, or has under usual bustle of activi- development, over 10,000 rooms in 23 countries with 16 hotels in Asia, 14 in The Americas ties reaches its zenith and nine in europe and north Africa. with the year’s much The portfolio includes our original flagship properties, the acclaimed Mandarin Oriental, Hong awaited Member & Kong and The Oriental, Bangkok. Our other deluxe hotels are located in prime destinations Guest Golf Tourna- worldwide, from London and new York, to San Francisco and Singapore. ment in July, from Known as one of the best luxury hotels group in the world, providing exceptional the 10th to the 13th. so start practicing customer satisfaction in each of their hotels. The growth your swing and make sure you have great strategy of the Mandarin partners to show off on the course. Group is to successfully operate 10,000 rooms in major business centres and key leisure destinations around the world, whilst continuing to to chill out, country expand their presence globally. Their current portfolio reaches club members are across four continents, and invited to a vintage remain firmly on track with other red wine seminar development plans. on July 18, an event that is complimenta- ry for our members. Kids, meanwhile, will have COUNTRYaccess to the Beach club’s Educational program seminars, sponsored by Ecokids.

a mother Earth Birthday party will be held on June 22. Guest speaker will be tony Vázquez and the event will include the mother Earth movie presentation and decoration of mother Earth’s Birthday cupcake. later in July, kids will have a dolphin semi- nar, presentation and show and kids will organize a talent show representing na- ture. make sure you call us at the palmas del mar country club so you won’t miss any of the exciting events we have in store 30 31 for June and July. POOL BAR Yes! ...we are open.

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By theGuardian time this magazine comes out Church--they were born and are growing Angel we should have around 12 new beautiful fast and healthy. Now we should have baby ducks in our community; that will another generation of ducks that should make a total of twenty young ducklings, be swimming around the pond by the twenty beautiful creatures that bring time you read this article. In the photo beauty and peace to our neighborhood... you could see the duck nesting and her the newborn ducklings from Palmas Dr. drake protecting her and their future North End Lake (between Harbor Lights ducklings. What a beautiful scene! Road and Port Road). But this blessing Mr. Renwick not only asked for help didn’t come easily. There is somebody, the from the PHA, he also mobilized the Ducks’ Angel who has been taking care Community Church congregation that of them and has struggled to keep them prayed for the ducks to survive and be 5 GReat HomemaDe Pizzas! alive and safe. well ... “I believe that the power of prayer • OUTRAGEOUS RUSTICA It has not been easy. The first couple should never be under estimated”, said • MARGARITA TROPICAL the Ducks’ Angel, a big man with a big heart and a great sensitive soul part of William Renwick • 4 CHEESES our Palmas Community. I am definitely • PEPERONI very proud of having him as a neighbor taKe out availaBle! and I am sure everybody does. Bravo! Bravo! Renwick also wants to thank Pen- nocks who are working on a design to plant more trees close to the lake to give shade and promote other birds to share this pond, which is happening already. The day I took the photos there were Widow birds and killdeer playing around NEWS UPDATE! with the ducks. Renwicks’ father was from England of ducks where sadly found dead by Wil- and managed the World’s Largest Nut- liam Renwick one morning that he, as meg Plantation on the island of Grenada he every day does, was bringing cracked where he was born and grew up. He corn to his adopted feathered children. came to Puerto Rico in 1995 but lived On the last days He could not believe what he saw that in many countries of the world before of our production morning. The duck and his beloved drake moving here. He grew up in a farm where where clubbed to death and left there he learned from his father to love and schedule the new in the same ground they decked before! respect to all Gods creatures. where he ducks were born. With frustration and sadness Renwick married a Puerto Rican lady, Yolanda buried their bodies in a shallow grave Resto who is his partner in this duck next to the pond and rushed with the eggs mission. Yolanda, good you catch such to a local vet to be placed in an incubator a good man and thank you to share him with the hope that they would hatch. It with the community. did not happen! Renwick was indignant “When visiting this magic place, this and very sad and asked Tony Maldonado nature’s sanctuary, enjoy the peace and at PHA for help, which he immediately beauty of it with respect and give space got. The area was roped and very soon to the ducks and other creatures to live DO NOT another couple of ducks where nesting in a wild environment”, pleaded Renwick and this time with the proper surveil- with an emotional and peaceful voice. DISTURB lance and care of their adopted family: A big applause and our respects to this Mr. Renwick, PHA and the Community angel within our community. 32 33 34 PLANNING MY

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It is summer and here in Palmas we are tles of Domaine Chandon Brut from California the food, the place, the moment or the oc- all organizing our vacation activities…horse that is a blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and casion. riding, golf, swimming in the pool, the beach, Pinot Munier, and for pairing I bring smoked Activities might vary from Saturday to Sun- fishing, diving, barbecuing and sharing with salmon, capers, onions, eggs and toasts. day, but generally they are at the same hour of our family and friends. We will spend these For a quick lunch time meal, my choice is the day. So if the three wines could be repeated days of summer in the sun, at the beach a tuna wrap. At 4:00 pm my destination consider buying a case or more. These wines and in outside activities. Some prepare their is Hacienda Candelero. I bring two bottles are part of the great selection in price and boats, others their golf clubs while some of Terrunyo Sauvignon Blanc from Chile to quality offered by Ballester Hermanos, Inc., change their horse’s horseshoes. And no join to a group of friends in a “cabalgata’’. and they are my recommendation for summer matter which hobby each one of us has, we During the trip, while the horses have a rest 2008. Enjoy! should not forget about the moments for food time, we stop at a kiosk to open the bottles, and drink. It is important to hydrate oneself ordering crabmeat ‘’alcapurrias’’ and conch correctly. With the high temperatures we have salad. After the ‘’cabalgata’’ I drive to the it is necessary to consume lots of liquid. And villa to join my family at the swimming pool. when we think about wine we should consider At 8:00 pm I invite the neighbors to a those that offer freshness and smoothness barbecue on the terrace and there to us when ingesting. With sea food, salads, we open several bottles of Riscal fruits, dish of marinated raw fish and barbe- Tinto Tempranillo from Spain. cue we should consider wines from grapes Each wine has its moment and that offer the flavors that we are looking for. space. At the time of selecting Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Munier, Sau- wines we need to think about vignon Blanc and tempranillo grapes bring crisp flavor, structure, acidity and fresh fruit flavors. Some of the flavors and aromas are apple, pear, almond, citrus spice, caramel, herbs, guava and blackberry. Let me share this example of weekend of summer in Palmas. Friday at 7:00 a.m. is my tee time in the Country Club. I bring two bot-

34 35 I have always been fascinated with our cousins, the monkeys. walk and try not to look at them right Now, living in Humacao and knowing they are so close, I could in the eyes. That could be interpreted as not wait to have an excuse to visit Cayo Santiago. a challenge”. And it worked, in no time In the past, I have kayaked around the Island, watched them I felt like one of the scientists that visit from the distance and observed the scientists with some envy. the Island frequently. We started the walk Finally my opportunity came, a story for Live & Life in Palmas! around a trail and there were monkeys I hope many people enjoy it. everywhere: resting, playing, mothers The visit was a process. First I contacted the Caribbean breastfeeding their little ones, or just Primate Research Center to ask permission to visit the Island, hanging around... doing monkey business. sent a letter of intention and documentation for the purpose They are so interesting; they look so much of my visit and the interview, took a tuberculin test (to protect like us! “What I found very interesting is how they manipulate the monkeys from being infected), and finally... the day arrived. their hands. They are so precise. They have a powerful grip That morning I was a little bit nervous, after all I was going to be but at the same time they could be so delicate with their walking around 900 monkeys in the wild! I woke up very early hands,” observed Dr. Mas Rivera. For me it was interesting (I am not an early bird) and I arrived to The Center in Punta to watch them relax in the forest, grooming. An act that is Santiago half an hour before the agreed time (unusual for me not only helps in removing ectoparasites, but also shows since I always arrive photo finish to my appointments) where affection among primates. It was nice to watch the mothers’ I met Adaris Mas Rivera, a PhD Resident Scientist at The breastfeeding their babies. There was one scene, which I Center, a fantastic young female scientist that, from seeing her, include here in the photos, where the mother was against a you would never think that she knows so much about primates. tree breastfeeding the little monkey while grooming the male Well, she has a BS in Biology, a MA in Physical Anthropology as he was lying down on the ground on her lap. It’s like looking and a PhD in Biology. Her academic preparation is both in at any Sunday afternoon family siesta. There was another Anthropology and biology with a specialization in Primate resting on an old cement structure with his arm hanging as if behavior. She is the first Puerto Rican Resident Scientist at in an attitude of absolute abandonment. And my favorite was Cayo Santiago. one that was apparently really concerned about his behavior. Don’t you think so? Inside the Island It was also impacting to hear the silence on the Island; the My excitement was in crescendo, I could not believe I only sounds came from the monkeys, the birds or the iguanas. was actually going to the Island. After some paper work and The few humans on the Island speak in a very low voice. It’s formalities (that included a disclaimer in case I would contract wild and beautiful; the view from there is extraordinary. The Herpes B from a monkey biting me) we headed towards the eastern part of the Island is very high with cliffs form where Island in a small boat. To my surprise, once I arrived to the you see the ocean, and from the western side you can see a Island, I was so confident and relaxed I could not believe it. As fantastic view of Puerto Rico. soon as we arrived, I spotted the first monkey. “What should Only at one point I got a little bit scared because I was so I do?”, I asked in low voice. Dr. Mas replied, “Nothing. Just involved with taking a photo of a baby monkey that I got a

36 What am I going to do with this kid?!

Adaris Mas Rivera, PH.D Resident scientist of the center

The Caribbean Primate Research Center in Cayo Santiago The Cayo Santiago Island is one of the most important research centers for primates in the world. It started in 1938 with 400 monkeys. Nowadays 950 monkeys occupy the Island. On the Island there has been nine generations of primates- rehsus macaques. In the present, the Island is used exclu- sively to study the social behavior of pri- mates. The Center serves as a laboratory for scientists from all over the world that come little too close to him and here to study the dominant patterns, social Dr. Mas alerted me that his intelligence, organizational patterns, mating mother and other mothers patterns, etc. of monkeys. Monkeys on the from the group were in an Island are not use for invasive experiments; alerted mode. If the baby they are captured exclusively during the an- screamed because he felt nual roundups in the feeding corrals. The threatened we were the priority of the annual trapping season is to ones that were going to be tattoo animals, give ear notches for individual threatened. I backed up in identification, give tetanus inoculations, and a half a second and when I to bleed monkeys for paternal and maternal looked I saw them looking at DNA fingerprinting. Investigators can also me but we kept walking and collect biosamples for paternal and maternal nothing happened. Dr. Mas Rivera explained that the DNA fingerprinting, hormone, parasitological females move in groups and and inmunological analyses. Each year, one- support each other; females lead the groups and year old monkeys are culled from the island they mate with whom they want. Dr. Mas Rivera for population control and to maintain an adult said, “If they don’t like a monkey she will not sex ratio of one male per two females. let him mate with her.” “Good!” I thought. She Scientists have been able to study the continued, “Another interesting fact of mating life, family and death of each individual that behavior is that the male will not mate with lives on the Island. They study their bones their daughters, it’s an instinctive form of protecting for biomedical purposes such as arthritis and themselves from inbreeding.” osteoporosis. The most recent study will de- I think we have a lot to re-learn from animals. I felt, after termine the exact paternity of each of the 900 being there and seeing the monkeys so close together, that monkeys that lives in Cayo Santiago through we human beings are lost in cement and conventionalisms. FYi DNA. Human beings, I think, have lost so much of that natural in puerto Rico “It’s a very important research center and intelligence animals have, partly because we have become so there are only two I will like to see in the future, the involvement distant from nature. “Animals cure themselves”, explained Dr. people specialized of more Puerto Rican scientists in the field of primatology and at Cayo Santiago. We need Mas, “When the Chimpanzees have parasites they roll a leaf in primatology and that has thorns, eat it, and when they defecate, the thorns pull to stimulate scientific discussion and develop- out the parasites.” Impressive! they are both women. ment in Puerto Rico,” stated Dr. Mas. I swear, I was there for the morning but I could have been one is Dr. adaris mas If you want to see a video of Cayo there the whole day. You can feel so much peace and silence Rivera and the other Santiago visit: http://www.youtube. in Cayo Santiago and Mother Nature is so palpable! I want to is Dr. Janise González, com/watch?v=pFXB_NVDycA go back. associate Director of the primate center of 36 37 the caribbean. Defi ned by golf, refi ned by the good life

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VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE, YOU SHOULD COMPLY! We are In accordance with the PHA Restrictive covenants, every property owner at Palmas going Our del Mar shall comply with the provisions set to the Chef Daniel Vasse forth in the covenants and any rules and regulations which from time to time may be 10K! inducted into adopted by the PHA Board of Directors. The Tables Magazine non-payment of PHA assessments when due is a violation of the PHA covenants subject Hall of Fame! to legal action and collection efforts. If an A dozen of Puerto Rico’s finest chefs re- assessment is past due, PHA may bring an ceived the coveted Tables Magazine chef’s Hat action by law against the owner personally Award and two more were inducted into the Dr. Rubén Chamorro obligated to pay the same or initiate judicial Tables Magazine Hall of Fame, at the 8th Annual proceedings and liens against the property. The PHA Runner’s & Walkers Meeting was presentation ceremony held last month. Also, in accordance with the PHA Bylaws, held at PHA and there are many details to “Winning the Award for the 4rd time and membership privileges such as voting rights, put in order as a group before walking/run- becoming members of the Tables Magazine AVI cards, use of common properties, golf Hall of Fame were chefs Daniel Vasse of cart registration, etc., will be suspended when ning the next Teodoro Moscoso Marathon. Chez Daniel at Palmas del Mar, and chef assessments remain past due and unpaid for Dr. chamorro, the leader of this group, is very esteban Torres of Pamela’s in Ocean Park. more than 30 days. enthusiastic and has contacted a trainer from Daniel: Live & Life in Palmas, all your clients PHA has identified an unhealthy trend a jogging team to help us get in shape for the and friends are very proud of your sucess. You whereby an increasing number of assess- next marathon. The plans are to have at least deserve it! Yes! ment accounts are falling in arrears and one power walk a month as a group. The two strong management measures are required first dates are already decided on. On June to insure the timely collection of such ac- 14 at 7:00 am and July 19 at 7:00 am, both Jenny Craig counts to guarantee the Association’s ability leaving the new PHA building. arrives at Palmas to provide its services to the community. Ac- Upcoming Marathons cordingly and as directed by the PHA Board, Jenny craig Delivery Program is now available Dr. chamorro informed us that a 5K mara- effective July 1 2008, a policy change will at Palmas. We can now lose weight without come in effect whereby all accounts in arrears thon will take place on August 24 at Hato Rey. leaving Palmas country. by a quarter plus 60 days will be referred to This is a very good opportunity to start building attorneys for legal collection actions in ac- up stamina. Let’s do it! Other opportunities cordance with the PHA covenants. These are: accounts will be automatically submitted to • Race for the Cure, a 5K - Susan G. Komen the appropriate credit agencies and all PHA - September 28, 2008 membership privileges will be immediately • Burger King 10K - January 2009 suspended. • World Best 10K - Teodoro Moscoso Bridge You are encouraged to send your timely - February 2009. payments to PHA and to bring your accounts Let’s get ready. If you are interested in been up to date as soon as possible. Please avoid informed of walks or running activities, please legal entanglements and problems and help sent us an e-mail to live.lifeinpalmas@gmail. keep your Palmas community growing in prosperity and beauty. com.

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Back in 1991, Diane Marsters and Myrna Ríos conspired to create a club to help other women. These women were the wives of executives recently relocated to Palmas. These “corporate wives” needed a helping hand to get incorporated in the community. They needed information and a vehicle to meet new friends. They needed information from where to shop for groceries to where to get a plumber or an electrician. Thus, there was a real need and the desire to serve...voilá... the club was born with great enthusiasm in July 1992 as a nonprofit organization. The fundamental purpose of the club is to help improve the quality of living for the residents of Palmas del Mar through social, cultural, and service oriented JacuzziJacuzzi & & Pool Pool programs. In other words, the best of both worlds: they help each other, the community and have fun, a perfect match. Actually I was there when they were planning their next lunch Service Service meeting, a trip to the country side. Sound good! Among the projects the Club has undertaken during the first year was the Gala Event for the benefit of the newly established (at that time) Palmas Academy. The gala was a success and they raise $15,000 for the recreational equipment of the school. The Club has also benefited various charitable organizations such as: Casa de La Bondad, PECES, Casa Ronald Mc Donald and El Faro. The first executive board was formed by: Rebecca Jensen, Myrna Rios, Diane Marsters, Marylin Dempsey, Linda Kivett and Joan Matthews. The current newly elected board is Merle Keil, president; Anna Mathews, 1st Vice President; Margie Miglietta, 2nd Vice-President; Diane Incorvia, Recording Secretary; Sue O’Brien, corresponding Secretary, Joanne Marchesani, Treasurer; Myrna Ríos-Milam, Activities Coordinator; Marie McDonald, Head Caller and Millie Alvarado, Cultural Committee Chairperson. Want to join the club? Call 787-850-7069 for information and step in!

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! ! JUNE PHa Power Walks Put it in your calendar! art exhibition June14 at 7:00 am at the Country Club July 19 at 7:00 am original oil paintings of typical scenes from meet at PHA Building Puerto Rico. opening: Saturday PHA July 5, 2008, 7:00Pm. From Art Lovers at Sears, Plaza Las Américas. Father’s Day activities JUNE 15th Father’s Day Paella at Capriccio For reservations call: 787-285-2310/787-285-0996 Father’s Day afternoon at sebastian at The Four Points Hotel at Palmas 787-285-0307/787-850-0000 ext .5040 Father’s Day Brunch at the Country Club summer Wine main Clubhouse, Flamboyan Room Festival at Palmas For reservations call 787-285-2233 don’t miss the first wine event of the Summer at CANdELERo RESTAURANT sponsored by Ballester Hnos. don’t miss the July 19, 2008 summer Fashion & Food event at Palmanova. Join Youtopia, PHa movie niGHts Put it in your calendar! my Corner, Keila’s Salon, Palmas The first Saturday of every month, market, The Cellar, Blue Hawaii, movies at the PHA building. La Brochette & Flying Pizza in Summer Premier July 5th, 2008 a summer afternoon splash of 7:00Pm fashion, food and beverage. FasHion sPlasH PHA June 28, 2008 at 6:00 pm. A T PALm ANo VA

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¡Pierde peso este verano a domicilio! ¡Venta de verano! * Semanas X $ 6 36*Más el costo de comida. • ¿Vives muy lejos de un centro? •¿Prefieres más privacidad? • Entrega a domicilio u oficina de más de 70 comidas incluyendo Vieques y San Thomas. • Puedes desde preparar tu menú en el internet hasta comer fuera. “¡Perdí 40* lbs. y llegué a mi talla ideal. Ahora soy talla chica surfer!” Valerie Bertinelli

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787- 285-7700 Coconut Grove Plaza Carr. 906 (hacia Palmas del mar) Humacao. domingo a jueves de 10:30 Am a 8:30 Pm viernes y sabado de 10:30 Am a 9:30 Pm 54 787-285-066755 Centro Comercial san José, Humacao Carr. No.3 Abierto todos los días de 10:00 Am - 10:00 Pm MY CORNER FIRST GRADUATING CLASS On the Sunday afternoon lent demeanor and self con- of April 6th, the first group of fidence. Good work Nany. children that graduated from Those girls have a future in My Corner Art & Dance magazine covers (maybe in Studio gave a beautiful dem- Live & Life in Palmas!!). onstration of what they have The art exhibition from learned and lived at the stu- the art class (ages 3 to 12) dio. You can tell they were was excellent. There was art having fun, and the audience everywhere, from paintings, enjoyed a very colorful and drawings, and murals to ce- playful afternoon. There was ramic sculptures. This group a dance show choreographed was directed by Rosa Agosto by Gina Hernández, a dance & Michelle Collazo. teacher from My Corner The afternoon activities included: baby ballet, ad- vanced ballet, jazz, folk- lore, salsa, hip hop and corporal expression. At the activity we could ap- preciate beautiful balleri- nas ranging from 3 to 15 years old. The Drama Group, directed by Neggy & Jas- mine Silva, professors of My Corner, took us on a trip to the Ocean. A drama filled with magic and fantasy! I loved the birds, the mermaids were lovely and the gentlemen very funny; all of them were great. The Fashion Show, was impressive, the children had excel-

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PUERTo RICo TRIUmPHS IN PERU GOOD JOB! PISA was fully involved in the 2008 South American Championship event held in Perú. Gonzalo Pollitzer, sailing director, and his “buddy”, Manuel “Manny” Rezano, took the Puerto Rico Sailing Team under their guidance and respons- ability and completed the “notice of the decade” as pointed out by Ronne Ramos (FVPR-President). In the individual racing category, Puerto Rico had four top ten finishes. The Caribbean topped five of the first ten places. There were 189 competitors from 15 nations. Puerto Rico also had first and fourth places at the Nation’s Cup Team.

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Five of the top ten competitors in this Championship had all participted at our November/Thanksgiving Clinic held at Palmas. We will also congratulate Ian Barrows (1st place) and “Nikkie” Barnes (girls-silver), both from ISV. Lastly, Just van Aanholt, from Curacao (13th place), rounded the Carribean outstanding demonstration.

Photos: matias Capizzano (www.capizzano.com Plaza las américas, tercer nivel 787. 753.1240/787.773.7055 / 787.562.8509 60 Gran variedad de abstractos disponibles para escoger. 61 * marco 4” tablón wenge o 2” flotante wenge ...a star from maxWhat a nice feeling, sitting at the Country Club restau- rant for a cup of coffee with the Palmas firmament a kid that could be my son. He is twenty-two and looks so young, but at the same time so confident! My first question was: “How does all this start?” “Well I was a surfer and my father though that surfing spects for Mr. Alverio, good was not a sport that would job and well done. give me a lot of discipline Going back to Max, (en- and structure, so he decided couraged by his father) he I should take some golf les- started his first golf lesson sons, Which I did, (without when he was 11 years old having any choice) and…the with Bobby Hirlenski and in first time I hit the ball, from that same year he won third that first swing, I fell in love place in the Puerto Rico Golf with golf”, said Max Alverio, Association Tournament. one of our most outstanding Later, on several occasions, young golf players. he won first places. Two years But before going any fur- later he competed in his first ther with Max’s story I would World Cup Championship in like to congratulate Max’s Germany. father, whom I don’t know, Years later he graduated for his decision. I feel some from Palmas del Mar Acad- parents are not that asser- emy and very soon after, Alex tive. Kids need direction and was competing in Malaysia, they don’t have the criteria uSA and in South Africa. to evaluate for themselves Thanks to his performance what’s best for them; my re- he obtained a grant to study Permanently Whiten and Reshape yourSmile WiTH pORcElaiN VENEERs

urb. Park Hurst a-3 D r . r ubén Chamorro Po box 1002 O d O ntO l O gía estética - i mplantes Las Piedras, Pr 0077162 787.733.2000 ( by appointment) ...a star from by Lissette Rosado, Editor the Palmas firmament hotel and restaurant man- stated Alex. is where my friends and I would like to agement in Alabama until Alex has been with Seth family are” said Alex with going professional with Livan Bull for the last years and he self-confidence. give my kids the Hernández, sponsored by the claims that Seth has helped “I will like to thank Pal- opportunity my PGA Tour. him a lot. “Seth is a won- mas Golf Club, David Mat- parents gave This past march, Alex was derful teacher; he knows a thew, Jeff Willinberg and representing Puerto Rico lot and knows how to spot all the staff that give me me. When I leave in the first PGA Tourna- your weak points. Since I’ve the opportunity to practice I always want to ment held on the Island! been with him I have really here. Palmas’ golf courses come back to “What an experience. I was improved”. are extraordinary,” said our so overwhelmed to feel all About how Palmas has champion. About the golf Palmas. Palmas is that support from my people influenced his outcome as a course, he states: “The Palm home, I grew up that I didn’t dare to hit the person and as a golfer, Alex is beautiful and fun, it has here, this is where ball. When I heard my name said: “I feel it was great to wonderful views and vegeta- through the speakers the grow up in Palmas. It was tion but Flamboyan is more my friends and hairs on the back of my neck safe to grow up here. All challenging. It’s a champion- family are.” stood up. Finally I hit the the security; people know ship course.” ball, but it was not easy”, said you and your family. They Alex also mentioned the until the people in charge re- Alex with evident emotion. I were always watching after Wing Foot in New York as moved the serpent. Well… in asked him how it came out: you. It’s a very protected a very beautiful golf course. Palmas we have the iguanas “It was decent” he said and environment. I would like Germany, he said, was very and sometimes the garzas! laughed. He added: “It was my kids to have that oppor- cold, and Malaysia very hot Max, Palmas is very proud a great experience. This tunity; I would like to give and humid. The South Af- of you. You are a part Palmas’ tournament showed me what my kids the opportunity my rican courses were similar firmament. We will follow I need to improve. Next year parents gave me. When I to Puerto Rico but… to his your triumphs everywhere. my goal is to win the tourna- leave I always want to come SURPRISE: One day there Seth, you keep us posted! ment and with Seth Bull as back to Palmas. Palmas is was a Cobra in the green and a coach I will accomplish it”, home, I grew up here, this they had to wait for hours

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6 Ur b . Gó m e z , Hu m a c a o , PR 787.852.1550 16 Dr . Ba r r e r a s , Ju n c o s , PR 787.734.7030 62 [email protected] 63 an honorary consul is a private citizen appointed by a foreign government to represent its interests. they deal mainly with commerce, culture, art and emergency situations of citizens of the country they represent. while an honorary consul usually has close links, either by birth or business, with the country he or she represents, this is Our Consuls not necessarily the case. they received no pay for their duty. In Palmas we have the privilege to have two honorary con- suls: Patricia Tully Martínez, British Honorary Consul and Manuel Morales, Jr. Manuel Morales Jr., General Honorary Consul of Japan. It’s General Honorary Consul of Japan an honor, not only because of the prestige that comes with the position, but because after talking to Patricia and Manuel, Manuel Morales stories are very similar. One time he re- I realize that there is a lot of commitment and dedication in ceived a call informing him that a Japanese citizen had been such an appointment. Interestingly, both used the same words picked up in the middle of Baldorioty de Castro Avenue on and emotion when describing their duties. “When an emer- an electric wheel chair and spoke no English or Spanish. He gency arrives we have to give ourselves in life, soul and heart, thought it was a joke but after asking several questions he whatever it takes”. This means an emergency that involves a realized it was for real. There it was, this quadriplegic Japa- citizen of the country they represent. nese man that had bought a false tour that was supposed to pick him up at the airport and take him to Old San Juan on a tour for handicapped people. When nobody showed up he decided to head up to Old San Juan by himself! Well, Manuel had to start working with the situation. He hired a translator to find out what was going on and helped him find a place to stay for 4 or 5 days. “And like this one, there are many cases where you have to leave everything else to help that person in distress, sometimes for days”, said Manuel Morales. Manuel also explained that a consul also has to serve the nationals of the country they represent, in his case the Japanese citizen. The consul looks after that country’s enterprises in Puerto Rico, rep- resents the Country before the Puerto Rican government, offer information to Patricia Tully Martínez, the public and, keep the country informed of any news related to British Honorary Consul them. Patricia first joined the British Consulate in San Juan as a In his case, Manuel deals with a really dif- Commercial Attaché. She was later promoted to Vice Consul ferent culture.He explains that he is very and Head of Post in 2000. She remained at the consulate un- familiar with the Japanese culture since he til it closed in 2005. At that point, she was asked to become managed for 20 years the advertising of Honorary Consul in Puerto Rico, which she gladly accepted. Japanese companies. No doubt, it’s a very Since then she has been dealing with all types of critical situ- challenging and exciting experience. I will ations. “It happens every 4 to 6 months but when it happens definitely wouls like to be Honorary Con- you have to be there for that citizen 24/7 if necessary. When sul of France. Maybe Daniel Vasse could a person is in a foreign country and has an emergency they put in a good word for me! I could picture are defenseless. They don’t speak the language, don’t know myself in Paris, Bordeaux or Montepellier. the laws and, are in a crisis! The person depends solely on C’est sera magnifique! you”, says Patricia Tully, “Last week a baby died in a plane that landed in Puerto Rico. The mother was desperate, and on top of her grief, she had to deal with Puerto Rico’s Forensic Department, do all the paper work and at the end, she had to identify her baby’s body. For a second, just picture that Eng- lish mother trying to deal with all that bureaucracy in Spanish without a helping hand”. Patricia also points out that this position also allows them to meet and share with many fascinating people, who have traveled a lot and have vast cultural and international experi- ences.

64 WHAT EVERY OWNER SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE CONDOMINIUM LAW by Rita Molinelli, Esq.

First and foremost an owner should or tenant. also represent the owner. Corporations, attend and participate in the Annual Any other person may represent the special societies and the like need to Meeting of the Council of Titleholders owner if he proves to be legally designated present a corporate resolution designat- of the Regime (This word does not make as such in a power of attorney executed ing their power of representation. If an sense and should not be used…I would before a Notary Public. A legal represen- apartment belongs to several persons, you use unit or housing complex- I prefer tative (custodian or legal guardian) can one of them has to be designated officially the latter). The main reason you should as the representative. attend is that very important things will Contrary to what is usual in many be decided; the officials of the Board of corporations, a person can only carry Directors will be elected and all the con- Needless to say, one proxy; he cannot represent more tracts and the budget will be approved. no improvements than one titleholder. According to the Do not complain later about the deci- Law, majority is a concept that can mean sions taken by those who attended and should be approved either half plus one of the title holders contributed with their ideas and solutions or half plus one titleholders who at the to common problems. if they threaten the same time represent at least fifty one It is also very important to understand percent (51%) participation in the com- that the decisions taken at that annual security or stability mon elements of the regime. For certain meeting should benefit the general inter- and firmness of the specific things, like major improvements, est and not the selfish interest of a few. a two thirds majority vote is required Of course, if you do not attend, that may building. Alterations (two thirds of the titleholders and two happen. thirds participation in the common ele- If quorum is not achieved at the an- of the façade or the ments). A major improvement is any nual meeting (usually one third of the kind of job that is permanent and has title holders) there will be a second call architectural design the purpose of increasing the value or which cannot be held in less than twenty of the property will the productivity of the property, and the four (24) hours after the first call. The services provided by the condominium quorum at the second called meeting require the unanimous to all the apartments or all the common will be reached only with those present. areas. A maintenance project that is of Majority will be calculated taking into consent of the such nature or scope that requires ten consideration only those proprietors percent (10%) or more of the budget, or present or legally represented. titleholders. the approval of a special assessment is A property owner is entitled to only considered to be extraordinary if it was one vote, notwithstanding the fact not included as part of the budget. that he or she may own more than one Needless to say, no improvements unit. He or she may attend the meeting should be approved if they threaten the personally or be represented by one of (continued on the next page) his closest relatives, his or her spouse

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security or stability and firmness of the Living in a community rectors. While you rest and enjoy your building. Alterations of the façade or home, the Directors spend their time and the architectural design of the property requires understanding, efforts voluntarily. Living in a community will require the unanimous consent of the patience and tolerance. If requires understanding, patience and titleholders. Given that strict require- it is not possible for you to tolerance. If it is not possible for you to ment, the Law provides that oppositions make concessions every make concessions every once in a while which are considered to be frivolous or once in a while when your when your neighbor listens to music, has senseless will not be taken into account. children, has a pet, is making repairs, If at any meeting, a decision taken re- neighbor listens to music, then you should buy a large lot of land quires a unanimous vote or a two thirds has children, has a pet, is and seclude yourself there or buy a unit in vote, all those titleholders not present making repairs, then you a wonderfully isolated elderly home that have to be notified of the decision and should buy a large lot of includes the latest technology. they have thirty (30) days to express in land and seclude yourself On the other hand, one should be writing their opposition. If they do not respectful of other people’s right to enjoy respond, it is considered to be acquies- there or buy a unit in a peace and tranquility and avoid excessive cence. As indicated before, opposition wonderfully isolated elderly noises, respect the early morning hours cannot be capricious. home that includes the or late evening hours, make sure your Whenever the original elements of the latest technology. pets do not constitute a nuisance and building like windows, doors, lamps, rail- be always ready and willing to help your ings cannot be repaired or replaced, the neighbor. Council of Title Holders should approve payment of the fees even if you have Try to do more than complaining by guidelines establishing the approved a complaint against the Condominium joining your Board and making your substitutes. Board of Directors or the administrators. contribution a benefit for us all. Paying Regime fees is an obligation of By the way, it is very necessary that we every owner and you cannot withhold recognize the work of the Board of Di-

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GARANTIA SUPERFICIE SOLIDA DE 10 AñOS 66 They don’t talk much, they observe the sea, the sky, and they listen to the fish line. They are in tune with the sea, with nature. They know to read the wind, the currents, by Lissette Rosado, Editor and the birds.

Almost all of us have been at the William Cruz Fisherman Village at Palmas to eat a good chillo frito (fried snapper), a necessity forces you to take risks a great empanadilla or arepas. But... and bring food to the table,” stat- have you ever wondered where they ed Samuel. catch the fish you eat and how they To get to know how they do it do it? I decided I had to see and share I did. Fishermen always have with them the actual experience wonderful stories to tell and the sea of being out there in the sea. I itself is a fantastic world. then asked Dr. Martin, the Fish- The Fisherman Village has been ermen Association President, to here for many years. “We have been take me on a trip. His initial here for years, when there was not answer was that if I brought him a waterproof disposable camera he could even a road”, said William Cruz, one of The boat left us behind, the boat arrived take some photos for my article. “No, I the fishermen I am sure you have seen to the shore before we did,” explained really want to go with you on a fishing walking in and out of Palmas every day. William and added that other than that, trip,” was my answer. After a few seconds William walks 2 hours every day in and he hasn’t had any major distress at the of silence he agreed to take me, and later out of Palmas, four hours a day. Good sea other than bad weather. “You can admitted he thought I was going to be workout! go out with a beautiful day and when sea sick. Surprise, surprise…I not only William comes from a family of fisher- you are out there the panorama can survived without any inconvenience but men in Humacao and has been in Pal- change dramatically. In those cases you I helped them spot three buoys. Actually mas’ fishermen village forever. “This is just have to wait for the bad weather to I enjoyed the experience very much and not an easy job, many times you don’t pass. Sometimes you don’t see the shore learned a lot of things about the sea and sleep the whole night and you are ex- or where you are going and end up in a fishing techniques. Like, for example, posed to scary experiences. My boat has different town!” they put bull’s hide in the traps to attract been turned over twice; one time we On the other hand, Samuel Jaime, a the fish because it takes a while to de- were rescued by another boat, the other twenty year experienced fisherman, does compose. I also learned not to complain time we had to swim to shore with my not come from a family of fishermen, but about the cost of fish or Lobster. It’s a lot partner fisherman sharing a lifejacket. he is also from Humacao. Samuel stated of work!!! We left at 8:30 a.m. and we that one has to respect the sea and be cautious. “One time I jumped out of the (continued on the boat and I was trapped in the current and could not come back to the boat. My partner had to go and get me with the boat. It was scary.” But in general he hasn’t had any bad experience other than that one. He says he always hears the weather report and will not go out if the weather is rough. “But sometimes

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FiSheRMenS ViLLAGe (continued from previous page) came back at 3:30 p.m. and all that time William, Arsenio Cruz, and Dr. Martin were working nonstop. They don’t talk much; they observe the sea, the sky, and they listen to the fish line. They are in tune with the sea, with nature. They know to read the wind, the currents, and the birds. “There are dorados there,” said Arsenio pointing at one spot in the ocean. & b tY “How do you know that?”, I ask Dr. Eau Martin. “Well, there’re some small fish jump- ing, the tijeretas are catching the jump- ing fish, that means there is a bigger fish and they are dorados, we see them jump- Arsenio Cruz ing. That’s easy!” I didn’t see a thing. don’t complain about the cost please!! This is definitely an art...the art of Lissette Cumba, hija fishing. We also visited the kitchen and met much work many of them were empty, Iris Serrano and Nicolasa Lazú, respon- but Martín explained that this is a low sible for those wonderful empanadillas season. we eat. I even met my namesake, Lissette “The good season begins in August Cumba, who takes and delivers the or- and we are getting ready for that mo- ders, coordinates the operation and, her ment.” The Association is working on wonderful mother, María Cumba, who constructing better and more efficient peels dozens of plantains for those mag- traps for the high season. Actually the nificent tostones of la Villa Pesquera. boat they are using is relatively new. “We bought it less than a year ago but we worked on it for months before being able to use it. People, get ready for the big season we are going to have; a lot of lobsters in August, September, October, November and December. And please TRAPS - THE BUOY If you have been on a boat you prob- ably have seen those buoys that every boat owner is afraid of getting tangled in. I always thought they only had one trap. You won’t believe it! Some of them have seven to eight on a string and they are 130-150 feet deep. Pulling them up is an event. “There is not a fisherman boat in Puerto Rico that could do what you are SECRETS TO FRIED seeing now. This is an art that not many FISH people in Puerto Rico have had the op- FROM OUR EXPERTS portunity to see,” Dr. Martin told me • Season the fish with salt proudly. As you see in the photos they and adobo (no pepper) are big and heavy. It was really impres- • Oil should be very hot sive to see them in action. That day we (they really) pulled almost a hundred • To know if is ready, try to take off of them. The bad part was that after so the meat with tongs, if it comes out easily, it is done. • Then put it in a hotter María Cumba , madre 68 oil pan just to brown N Suby Keila Rivas, Keilas Salon at Palmanova FuN & Y bEaut Let’s get started with your skin care at home. To obtain that gorgeous sun kissed tan look, exfoliate your skin with a natural, homemade scrub. Mix sugar with olive oil and massage throughout your entire body. This will prepare your skin for obtaining that desired sun kissed tan. If you wish to give a little “Aroma-therapy” touch, you can also add a few drop of your favorite essential oil. Collares, protect your hair at the beach and pool please! Etc. Chlorine and salt minerals attach to the hair cuticle causing dry and dull hair. Humidify your hair constantly with fresh water and apply any of your favorite hydrating conditioning masks in generous amounts all over your hair. While the hair is under the exposure of the sun, the cuticle will expand and hydrate. This will also help to protect from hard water, while providing nutrition to your hair. You can also use Kérastase Soleil, a magnificent moisturizing treatment made for care under the sun. after exposure to the caribbean sun... De todo para Mix in a spray bottle: rose water and a couple of opened vitamin E confección de collares, etc. gel capsules. Spray this mixture onto your face after a day in the sun. Pregunta por nuestros This will prevent the face from dehydrating and scaling. It is better if talleres y campamentos de verano. kept at a cold temperature…try it you’ll love it! Or use (before and after exposure to the sun) the wonderful Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Capsules. Your skin will absorb it immediately. It works like magic! Ave Domenech #284 Hato Rey, PR 68 69 787.756.8711 Living

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72 73 PAIR ING In Palmas del Mar, the topic of wine is becoming more and more interesting lately. On Sunday May 4th, at the Candelero Restaurant, renowned sommelier Kiko Delgado offered the first wine tasting and pair- ing in a “Mystery Basket” style. It is very important for Kiko to recognize the quality of the wines with a tasting and later giving them the opportunity to express themselves better with the food they are paired up with. It is very important for Kiko to recognize the quality of the wines and later present the wines in their full expression by pair- ing them with the appropriate foods. Kiko has been doing this same exercise for two decades in restaurants, hotels, and at local and international events. For the occasion, Mr. Larry Holman--vice-president of marketing and sales for the Jacuzzi and Cline wineries in Sonoma, California--flew to Puerto Rico. On this occasion Kiko decided to expose Chef Luis Rosado to a “Mystery Basket”. During the event, approximately five wines were served with a sheet of paper with five proteins writ- ten on it so that notes could be taken. While the tasting was taking place, Chef Luis Rosado listened to the comments of the wine tasters and compiling the information. Once the tasting was over each one of the sixteen guests chose, on the sheet of paper provided, the protein they would like to pair with each wine. The Chef then had to prepare a recipe at that moment Kiko Delgado owner to create the perfect pairing. When the first course arrived, the and Sommelier of Chef explained the first recipe and why he created it, using as Candelero Restaurant reference the comments and feedback he had heard from the wine tasters. And so the exercise of pairing continued with the rest of the wines. What was most exciting to see were the interesting recipes created with the rest of the wines. It was an Marcos Mercado, Sommelier afternoon filled with smells, tastes and sensations that, as Kiko said, is the magic of gastronomy. At the end of this journey Mr. Larry Holman stated that this experience here in Palmas with Kiko would be a big topic in Sonoma. “I was very impressed with the level of professionalism these three sommeliers have and I open the doors of our house and winery in California for whenever they wish to visit. This has been for me one of the best moments I have ever lived in the world of wine and gastronomy.” It is worth mentioning that among the guests and tasters were: José Luis Quintana, presi- dent of Quintana Hermanos; Robert Cruz, sales manager for Quintana’s Hermanos; and the sommeliers Enrique Morales and Marcos Mercado who with Kiko initiated the analysis of the tasting.

Larry Holman, Vice-President of Marketing and Sales for the Jacuzzi and Cline wineries in Sonoma and Enrique (Kike) Morales, invited Sommelier.

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