June 2026 Neighborhood News Issue

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Goodbye May, hello June, as well as the beginning of summer, which officially starts on June 21st! Hurricane season also begins this month and runs through the end of November. Surprisingly, this year’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecast predicts a below-normal number of storms due to a developing El Nino pattern. Although these forecasts have usually been way off each season, let’s hope they got it right this year.

The month of June is named after Juno, the ancient Roman goddess of marriage, fertility, and childbirth. This traditionally makes it one of the most popular months of the year for weddings.

Father’s Day is on Sunday, June 21st. The necktie is widely recognized as the most popular Father’s Day gift, but according to the National Retail Federation, ‘special outings,' such as going out to dinner with the family, have risen to the top of the gift list that dads prefer. See page 6 to learn more about this grosslyundercelebrated national holiday.

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We wish everyone a great month and Happy Father’s Day to all the Big Daddy-Os out there!

Thomas Keating

“When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have him around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years.”

–Mark Twain

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For over 500 years, eyeglasses have helped us see the world more clearly. But in the next 5 to 10 years, electronic smart eyeglasses will help us understand, organize, and navigate our world in ways we are only beginning to imagine. Artificial intelligence is expected to transform ordinary glasses into a highly personalized digital assistant—quietly working in the background, learning your habits, and helping guide you through each day.

Imagine putting on your glasses in the morning and hearing a gentle reminder to take your vitamins or medication, and that you have a doctor’s appointment at 2pm. As you eat and drink throughout the day, tiny builtin cameras with AI software will help track your nutrition, hydration, exercise, and daily routines automatically. Incoming phone calls will be answered with a voice command, and text messages and Internet data will appear on the lens directly in front of your eye.

Future lenses will instantly shift from clear to dark, adapting to changing light conditions. Real time language translation will be common, and for those experiencing hearing loss, smart eyewear will amplify voices.

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Father's Day— One Tough Sell

Mother's Day became a national holiday in 1914. Father's Day? Not until much later in 1972. But it wasn't for lack of trying. When Sonora Smart Dodd of Spokane, Washington, proposed a holiday to honor fathers in 1909, the idea was met with widespread ridicule. Men dismissed it as too sentimental — and effeminate — and resented the implication that fatherhood needed the same treatment as motherhood.

Newspapers piled on with satirical columns proposing holidays for brothers-in-law and leftover turkey. Critics saw it as a naked commercial grab, noting that fathers would probably end up paying for their own gifts anyway.

Even Anna Jarvis, the woman who championed Mother's Day, initially opposed Father's Day on the grounds that it would be commercialized as was her holiday. It took more than six decades of lobbying before President Richard Nixon finally signed it into law.

The first unofficial celebration of fathers was held by a small church in West Virginia in 1908. The day was held in remembrance of the 362 local men, many who were fathers, that were killed the previous year in a tragic mining explosion at the Fairmont Coal Company.

More than a century later, Father's Day is firmly on the calendar. But it remains the underdog holiday. According to the National Retail Federation, Americans spent $33.5 billion on Mother's Day last year compared to $22.4 billion on Father's Day, a gap of more than 50 percent. And about 40 million fewer greeting cards are exchanged on Father's Day than on Mother's Day. Participation rates tell the same story: 88 percent of consumers celebrate Mother's Day versus 79 percent for Father's Day.

So, do fathers mind? Apparently not. According to YouGov polling, 58 percent of dads say what they most want on Father's Day is simply to spend time with their children. Another 42 percent would be happy with dinner at home or at their favorite restaurant. About a third prefer no gifts at all. The necktie is historically the most popular Father’s Day gift, with around 20 million ties given to dads every year. So be sure to plan something special for Dad on Sunday, June 21st.

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The Hit Toy that Had No Future

In the early 1950s, a Cincinnati company called Rainbow Crafts made a compound designed to strip coal soot from wallpaper. It was a grayish, pliable putty — not particularly interesting, not especially pleasant — and it did its job well. Then American homes switched from coal to natural gas heating, and the soot problem disappeared. The product had no future.

Or so it seemed. Noah McVicker, whose family ran Rainbow Crafts, had a sister-in-law named Kay Zufall who taught nursery school. She had heard that modeling clay was too stiff for small children's hands and wondered if the wallpaper compound might work better. She brought some in, the kids loved it, and Zufall encouraged McVicker to repackage the putty as a toy.

He reformulated it — softer, safer, non-toxic — added bright colors and that distinctive almond scent (still there today), and in 1956, Play-Doh hit toy store shelves. Within a year, three million cans were sold. Today, more than three billion cans have been sold in over 75 countries, making it one of the best-selling toys in history.

The moral of the story: the coal industry's loss was every four-year-old's gain. And sometimes the best product idea surprisingly comes from the person who had nothing to do with making the original one.

Five Minutes Can Save Your Life

It is easy to roll your eyes at another fire drill. The alarm goes off, you file outside, you stand around, you go back in. What is the point? Ask the 2,700 employees of Morgan Stanley who walked out of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.

Rick Rescorla, the company's security director, had studied the building's vulnerabilities after the 1993 bombing and concluded that another attack was likely. Starting in 1997, he ran mandatory evacuation drills every quarter. Employees practiced descending the stairwells two by two, leaving room for first responders, and gathering at designated meeting points. Some grumbled. But Rescorla did not care.

On the morning of September 11, when terrorists crashed the second plane into the South Tower, Morgan Stanley's employees already knew exactly what to do. Nearly all their employees made it out alive. Only 13 did not — most of them people who stayed behind to help others, including Rescorla himself.

That is the purpose of every drill you have ever done. Emergency situations create confusion, noise, and panic. Training replaces panic with procedure. Research confirms this: the National Fire Protection Association reports that building occupants who have practiced evacuations move significantly faster and make fewer critical errors than those who have not.

The five minutes you spend on a drill could be the five minutes that save your life. Take them seriously.

In February 2025, a British pet food company called Pets at Home began selling dog treats made with chicken that had never come from an actual chicken. The product, called Chick Bites, was made using cultivated chicken meat grown in a lab from a single egg cell by a startup called Meatly.

Yes, it sounds strange, as if it might be out of a science-fiction movie. But here is why it matters beyond the dog bowl. Producing lab-grown meat for pets requires the same regulatory approvals and safety standards as human food, but the public reaction tends to be far gentler. Nobody panics if their schnauzer eats something novel. This is what makes pet food the ideal test market — a place to prove the science, satisfy regulators, and build production capacity before moving into human products.

Meatly, the first company globally to receive regulatory approval to sell lab-grown meat for pet food, extracts cells from a chicken egg just once. These cells are then nurtured in fermentation tanks and administered plant-based nutrients rather than by raising and slaughtering an animal. The result is genuine animal protein at a fraction of the environmental cost.

Food companies expect cultivated meat to move through regulatory review in multiple countries within the next year or two. The dog ate first. But the rest of us may not be far behind.

Organ Transplant Breakthrough

More than 100,000 Americans are currently waiting for an organ transplant. And thirteen of them will die today. The math has never worked: there are simply not enough donors to meet the need, and that gap has persisted for decades. But there are two different technologies that are now attacking the problem from different directions.

The first is xenotransplantation — transplanting organs from animals, specifically pigs, whose organs have been genetically modified to be more compatible with the human body. In November 2024, Towana Looney became the first to receive a gene-edited pig kidney in a formal clinical trial at NYU Langone Health. She lived with the organ for 130 days — longer than any pig kidney transplant recipient in history — before an infection forced her to reduce her anti-rejection medication, triggering rejection.

The kidney was surgically removed, and she returned to dialysis, but she recovered quickly and went home to Alabama. It was a setback, but also proof that a pig kidney can function inside a human being for months. Trials are continuing.

America 250: Our Shared

Future

For most of its history, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival has meant one thing: a trip to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. This year it means something different. For America's 250th birthday, the Smithsonian is taking the festival on the road — partnering with more than 30 local festivals in communities across the country and three U.S. territories, from March through November 2026.

The traveling initiative, called "Of the People: The Smithsonian Festival of Festivals," is the first time in the festival's history that it has gone national. Stops this summer include the Blackfoot Ranch Rodeo and Indian Relay Races in Idaho on June 25-27, with additional events running through the fall.

Back in Washington, the Smithsonian is marking the anniversary in a big way. The National Museum of American History opened "In Pursuit of Life, Liberty & Happiness" on May 14 — a sweeping exhibition spanning all three floors and featuring 250 significant objects, including the desk Thomas Jefferson used to draft the Declaration of Independence.

The landmark Smithsonian Castle, currently undergoing its first major renovation in more than 50 years, is pausing construction to reopen from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The special exhibition inside, "American Aspirations," includes Harriet Tubman's hymnal among its featured artifacts. The Smithsonian's theme for the year — "Our Shared

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The second approach is growing organs in the laboratory entirely from human cells. In June 2025, Stanford researchers achieved a breakthrough in growing heart and liver organoids — miniature organ structures with blood vessels — overcoming a key barrier that had limited earlier attempts. A fully transplantable lab-grown organ is still a decade away, but the pig kidney is not. Neither technology is ready to solve the transplant crisis today, but both are closer than they have ever been.

If you’re of a certain age, you haven’t just “seen a lot of change.” You’ve basically ridden five revolutions in one lifetime. First came personal computers. In the early 80s, those beige boxes crept into offices and spare bedrooms, turning typing pools and paper files into screens and disks. Who didn't like the IBM Selectric typewriter better than any keyboard?

Then the Internet and Web arrived in the 90s and quietly blew the walls off the library. Suddenly you could look up anything, email anyone, and fall down rabbit holes without ever leaving your chair.

Next up: social media. By the mid-2000s, classmates you hadn’t seen in decades were sending you friend requests, selfies were flowing, and everyone had an opinion about everything, all the time.

Smartphones pulled it all into your pocket. That little rectangle became your camera, map, newspaper, and photo album. Even people who “don’t like technology” now tap screens dozens of times a day.

And now AI. Artificial Intelligence tools can chat, summarize, brainstorm, and sometimes sound remarkably human.

Compared to earlier eras, that’s a lot. The Industrial Revolution changed where people worked and how stuff was made, but it unfolded over several generations. We’ve had multiple industrial-scale shifts compressed into a single lifespan. No wonder it feels like history’s been on fast forward. We have been here for it all.

June is Cataract Awareness Month, which makes it a good time to know where things stand — and the recent news is largely encouraging. Cataracts, the clouding of the eye's natural lens, affect more than 20 million Americans over the age of 40, and that number is expected to surpass 30 million by 2028. Most people develop them gradually, with symptoms becoming significant after age 60. The most common signs are blurry or foggy vision, difficulty driving at night, and colors that seem faded or yellowed.

The treatment — cataract surgery — has become one of the safest and most effective procedures in medicine. Success rates consistently exceed 97 percent, most patients notice improved vision within 24 to 48 hours, and severe complications occur in fewer than one percent of cases. Newer lens options, including light-adjustable lenses that can be fine-tuned after surgery and extended depth-of-focus lenses that reduce the need for reading glasses, are giving patients great outcomes.

What does not yet exist, despite some promising headlines, is an eye drop that dissolves cataracts. Research on compounds like lanosterol has already shown results in animal models but has not translated to humans. Surgery remains the only proven treatment.

Prevention still matters. UV-blocking sunglasses, a diet rich in vitamins C and E and leafy greens, not smoking, and limiting alcohol all reduce cataract risk. Regular eye exams — every two to four years after 40, every one to two years after 65 — catch them early, when treatment is most straightforward.

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Options to Boost Curb Appeal

By Sheryl Volk / Exit Realty 561-389-8670

Any homeowner knows that renovation and remodeling projects tend to cost a lot of money. But there are simple, inexpensive updates outside that can significantly boost a home’s curb appeal. Here are a few budget-friendly ways homeowners can make their properties look more inviting.

Power washing. This inexpensive cleaning project can revive a home's appearance to look like new by removing dirt and grime from porches, walkways, fences, roofs, and patios.

Furnished front porch. A furnished porch can serve as a welcome sign to neighbors and provide a great place to relax with a morning coffee or a good book. Some small chairs with bright cushions, a small table, and an outdoor rug underfoot will revamp the space at a low cost.

Mulching around landscaping. Not only will your plants and trees love this nutrient-rich, water-saving ground cover, it will provide a much cleaner look around trees, bushes, and mulch beds.

Window box planters. Installing window box planters is another cost-effective way to brighten up a home's exterior. Plant some pretty, colorful flowers to add an inviting pop of color to the exterior.

The Strait of Hormuz is, geologically speaking, an accident. It formed roughly five million years ago when tectonic shifts cracked open a narrow passage between the Arabian Peninsula and what is now Iran. The crack is so narrow that at its tightest point, the usable shipping lanes — two lanes in, two lanes out — measure just two miles wide each. A moderately sized American city could straddle the entire passage.

That accident of geology now controls a remarkable share of the world's energy. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, about 20 percent of the world's petroleum supply passes through the strait daily — roughly 20 million barrels. There is no practical alternative route. Pipelines exist but cannot absorb anything close to that volume.

What makes the strait so difficult to protect is the same thing that makes it so valuable: its narrowness. Iran controls the entire northern coastline and the majority of the islands dotting the passage. Ships navigating the lanes are well within range of shore-based missiles, programmable mines, and fast-attack boats.

The strait's geology is strange even beyond its narrowness. The Musandam Peninsula, which juts northward from Oman, is a showcase of folded, upthrust rock called ophiolite — ancient ocean floor shoved onto land during a continental collision 60 to 95 million years ago. The surrounding waters host some of the most heat-tolerant coral reefs on the planet, thriving in temperatures that would kill most tropical corals.

Birthday, Mr. Manilow

By Marc Solomon / NN Contributing Writer

Mom and I were tremendous “Fanilows.” This photo is when I treated her to see Barry Manilow from the front row at one of his concerts. It was worth every penny.

Originally from Brooklyn, Manilow was born on June 17, 1943. Encouraged musically by his grandfather in his younger years, Manilow first tasted success composing advertising jingles for companies such as State Farm and McDonalds. He was also a musical director for Bette Midler. Performing with Midler gave him exposure and confidence on stage. From 1975 to 1983, he had a remarkable run streak of 25 consecutive Top 40 hits. His breakthrough single, “Mandy” (1974/1975), was originally an up-tempo dance number named “Brandy.”

Manilow is widely ranked as the top Adult Contemporary artist of all time. A Grammy and Emmy winner, his success spans over six decades. His charity program, The Manilow Music Project, supports underfunded school music programs. Started 34 years ago, the project has given out over 300 deserving scholarships, as well as honored hundreds of talented music teachers.

Late last year, Manilow was diagnosed with stage 1 lung cancer after doctors found a spot on his left lung. He underwent a lobectomy to remove a lobe on his lung, and doctors determined that the cancer was contained and had not spread. Because it was caught early, he did not require any additional treatments, such as chemotherapy or radiation.

While the talented singer’s recovery has been grueling and required postponed tour dates, including his Las Vegas residency and other arena shows, Manilow recently announced that he is preparing to resume his performance schedule.

He was spotted last month walking in New York City and shared that his doctor said he is making “great progress.” Fanilows around the world are wishing Manilow a speedy recovery and a happy 83rd birthday this month.

If you pay significant state income taxes or property taxes, a change in federal tax law probably made you plenty happy with 2025 taxes, and your luck will hold out until 2029.

The State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction allows you to deduct those payments from your federal taxable income — but since 2018, that deduction had been capped at $10,000, which many homeowners quickly maxed out. But a bill signed in July 2025, raised that cap to $40,000 for 2026 (with small annual increases through 2029). That is four times the previous limit.

The biggest beneficiaries are homeowners in states with high property taxes or high state income taxes, where the old $10,000 cap left a lot of deductible money on the table. And in 2030, the cap reverts back to $10,000 unless Congress acts again.

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Imagine finishing your morning cereal -- and eating the spoon. That is not a joke — it is where food utensils and packaging are headed, and faster than most people realize. Scientists and startups have spent years developing packaging made from seaweed, rice starch, cassava, and other natural materials that dissolve in water, break down safely in the earth, or can simply be eaten.

London-based company Notpla makes sachets from seaweed extract that hold liquid and dissolve harmlessly when you're done. Their pouches have already been used at the London Marathon as a plastic-free alternative to water cups. Runners bite, sip, and the packaging disappears.

Other companies are producing edible cutlery flavored like vanilla. cocoa, black pepper and chili, depending on the use for the spoon. Those are available for purchase from companies like Incredible Eats. Dissolvable coffee pods, and plant-based films that wrap everything from cheese to fresh produce are also available now. Xampla, a spinout from Cambridge University, makes flexible packaging from plant proteins that behaves like plastic but composts in weeks.

The market for edible and dissolvable packaging is projected to reach $1.4 billion by 2030. Some manufacturers are taking it further, embedding microscopic sensors in the packaging material itself to monitor freshness and temperature in real time — smart packaging you can eat. None of this requires you to actually eat your spoon. But the fact that you could is a reasonable measure of how far materials science has come. .

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It’s a Pop Girls Summer

By Zoe Stoler, Freshman at University of Central Florida

This summer, the music industry is being dominated by the “pop girls.” To begin, Olivia Rodrigo announced her third studio album, You Seem Pretty Sad for A Girl So in Love, on April 2, with a release date set for June 12. The album’s first single, “Drop Dead,” was released on April 17.

Fans initially expected the album to have a heartbreaking tone because of its title and Olivia’s highly publicized breakup with Louis Partridge. However, when the single was released, listeners were surprised by its upbeat sound and happier lyrics. Still, fans’ theories about the album’s emotional depth seemed to be confirmed when Olivia appeared as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live and performed another track from the album titled “Begged.” Along with the album announcement, Olivia also revealed her upcoming world tour, the Unraveled Tour.

In addition to Olivia Rodrigo, Ariana Grande announced her new album, Petal, which is set to be released on July 31. Many fans did not expect a new album from Ariana so soon, especially with her Eternal Sunshine Tour about to begin. Although Ariana has not yet released a single from the project, fans speculate that it may be one of her more emotional albums, particularly following the death of her Nonna last year.

Lastly, Gracie Abrams announced her third studio album, Daughter from Hell, which is scheduled for release on July 17. The album’s first single, “Hit the Wall,” was released on May 14, and fans are already anticipating a tour announcement soon.

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What did the baby otter say to his Dad on Father’s Day? You are a Dad like no otter! Why did Dad wear sunglasses to his special Father’s Day dinner? His kids were all so bright!

Sleeping in Senior Years

If you are sleeping less than you used to, you are not alone, and you are not necessarily doing anything wrong. According to the National Institute on Aging, sleep changes with age in predictable, biological ways. The deep sleep phases that restore the body become shorter. The internal clock shifts earlier, so seniors tend to feel tired sooner in the evening and wake earlier in the morning. Sleep becomes lighter and more fragmented.

These are normal changes, not signs of disease. The challenge is that the body still needs roughly the same amount of sleep it always did, around seven to eight hours, according to the National Sleep Foundation. The need doesn't shrink, but the ability to get there does.

What helps may surprise you. Research published in Scientific Reports found that physical activity and social engagement each improve sleep quality in older adults. The key finding is that both are needed. High activity levels with low social contact, or a rich social life without physical movement, produced weaker results. The combination is what works.

According to research from the NIH, social isolation is one of the strongest predictors of fragmented, poorquality sleep in seniors. The practical takeaway is that seniors who sleep best tend to be those moving bodies and staying connected. Worrying about sleep is among the least effective ways to get more of it.

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TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): Summer opens a door to a side project you've been daydreaming about. Start small -- the right people will notice. Lucky date: June 11.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): Birthday season fills your calendar and your heart. A conversation you almost skip turns out to be the highlight of the month. Make it happen. Lucky number: 3.

CANCER (June 21 - July 22): A change of scenery, even a short one, restores your sense of purpose and direction. Financial news mid-month tilts nicely in your favor. Lucky date: June 25.

LEO (July 23 - August 22): Your creative energy runs high all month. Don’t waste a second, channel it into something tangible before inspiration drifts. Lucky number: 7.

VIRGO (August 23 - September 22): An old friend resurfaces with an opportunity that fits your skills perfectly. Don’t delay, say yes before your inner critic has time to object. Lucky date: June 14.

LIBRA (September 23 - October 22): A tricky decision becomes simpler once you stop polling everyone around you. Your first instinct is usually spot on. This is no exception. Lucky number: 5.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): Patience with a slow-moving plan is rewarded handsomely by late June. A home improvement yields far more than expected. Lucky date: June 20.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21): An invitation arrives from an unlikely source -- accept it. The longest day of the year brings your biggest smile. Lucky number: 11.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19): A mentor or colleague offers feedback that stings at first but reveals a better path. Financial discipline this month sets up a promising second half. Lucky date: June 6.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): A community project or volunteerism sparks a passion you didn't know you had. Follow the thread -- it leads somewhere meaningful. Lucky number: 22.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20): The Fishes' tendency to do too much for others can be trying. Plan a relaxing summer vacation this month to recharge your battery or you’ll burn out. Lucky date: June 19.

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The Ill-Fitting Boots

Did you hear about the Texas teacher who was helping one of her kindergarten students put on his cowboy boots? He asked for help, and even with her pulling and pushing, the little boots still didn’t want to go on.

By the time they got the second boot on, she had worked up a sweat. She almost cried when the little boy said, “Teacher, they’re on the wrong feet.” She looked, and sure enough, they were. It wasn’t any easier pulling the boots off than it was putting them on.

She managed to keep her cool as they worked to get the boots back on. He then announced, “These aren’t my boots.”

She bit her tongue rather than scream, “Why didn’t you say so?” Once again, she struggled to help him pull the ill-fitting boots off his little feet.

No sooner had they gotten the boots off when he said, “They’re my brother’s boots. My Mom made me wear ’em.”

Now she didn’t know if she should laugh or cry. But she mustered up what grace and courage she had left to wrestle the boots back on his feet again. Helping him into his coat, she asked, “Now, where are your mittens?”

He said, “I stuffed ’em in the toes of my boots.”

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For Sale

• Looking for a married woman, recently cheated on, mad and vengeful, who is willing to sell her husband’s tools for cheap. No, this isn’t a real post, but the extra money you can make from selling your unused items in our Free Classified Section is!

• Uniquely designed, luxurious gold-tone necklace, selling for less than half the orig cost, asking $85. Please call 561-731-4160 for information.

•Clair freestyle Portable shoulder o2 concentrator, 2 chargeable batteries, car plug, bag of o2 tubing, cost $2,695 sell $1,200. Large 3 wheel mobility scooter Golden Companion model gc240 $850. Both less than 1 year old (owner passed) Near Gateway/Jog 561-313-0953.

•Over 40 beautiful paintings, many different colors, sizes- all framed and ready to hang. Selling them all very inexpensively, have a look and make an offer on one or on multiple. Call 561-777-2836 (house in Leisureville/ Boynton Beach).

•Trump signed 1st edition 1987 hard cover book of 'Art of the Deal' with photo proof of Trump and myself. In excellent condition. Asking $1,950 or best offer. Located in the Summer Chase community. Call 561-385-4713.

•Dukers Double Door Fridge $2,500. Coldline Sandwich Prep table & Fridge $1,500. Coldline Commercial Ice Maker $1,800. Coldline Deli case $2,000. These are all just 1 year old and all still have extended warranty. Located in Lantana. Please call 561-718-0755 for more info.

•Collectibles: Antique Toys: Windups, Friction, Battery Operated. Political: JFK LBJ, FDR., etc. Star Wars & Star Trek Vintage Toys, Superheroes Items, Rock N’ Roll Albums & Singles. Beer Tap Handles, Titanic Large Model, African Masks & Statues, Home Decor Framed PrintsCall/Text: 561-523-3621.

Events / Wanted Announcements

• WANTED: Architectural Summer Internship Opportunity. I am a fourth year architecture FAU student looking for a part-time summer internship at a local architecture firm. Please call/text Ryan at 561-701-2148 or email at ryanh1014vg@gmail.com.

• FREE BEE REMOVAL: If you’re lucky enough to have a bee’s nest on your property, try to leave them alonebut please don’t destroy them! Please call or text me (text is better) at 561-509-4069, and I’ll have a look and relocate the hive for free!

• BUNCO PARTY: Open to the public. At Poinciana Community on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM. Play will be at the Clubhouse, 3536 Via Poinciana. Admission is $5 and a small, unwrapped gift, for the loser bag. If you do not know how to play, we will teach you. A fun night out with refreshments, drinks, and prizes. Reservations required. Call Mindi at (561)328-8977 or (954)778-2212.

• ANTIQUES WANTED: I will come to you. Buying all types of antiques like glassware crocks & jugs, furniture, statues, copper, brass, toys, lamps, swords, decoys, coffee grinders, coins, bronzes, military items, costume jewelry, gold, silver, old tools, old Christmas ornaments and anything old. For more information, call Nick: 561-284-3242.

• RETIREE DIARY: an audio podcast for retirees hosted by Boca Raton resident Carol Dickman boasts a 5* rating. Interviewees include a retired Naval Aviator, retired IRS exec. and a Las Vegas May December married couple. On deck to be published, two PB County colorful characters, perhaps your neighbors. Enjoy listening to where you get your podcasts.

• BRIDGE PLAYER WANTED to join us in an afternoon game in the Lake Worth, Boynton, Delray Beach area. Please call Ellen at 561-281-4343.

• THRIFT STORE: Open Wed-Sat 10am-4pm. Located at Faith Church, 6340 Boynton Beach Blvd (just east of Jog Rd. next to the post office.) Proceeds support FL missions such as beds for underprivileged PB County children. Bring ad for 10% Off Purchase. Visit www.BlessingsandBargains.org.

• CHARITY BINGO & LUNCH: Join us Wednesdays, June 10th & 24th at Mel’s Way Bistro in the Poinciana County Club, 3536 Via Poinciana. Doors open at 11am and close at 12pm. $28 pp includes lunch and iced tea or lemonade, along with 5 games of bingo. All proceeds go to various charities on behalf of Poinciana Country Club. For reservations, please call 561-530-7947 or email: info@melswaybistro.com.

• JEWELRY WANTED: Looking for Gold & Silver and older costume jewelry. I will also take broken jewelry. I come to you. For more information, call Nick @ 561-284-3242.

• SUPPORTING MOMS BEYOND BIRTH: Join Sereni Postnatal Retreat, Inc. for free maternal wellness events, education, and community connection for expecting and postpartum families. For more information, visit www. birthingwithserenity.com.

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SERVICE / BUSINESS, Cont'd SERVICE / BUSINESS

COMPUTER READY SERVICES: Specializing in desktops & laptops virus removals w/upgrades to WIN11 also maintenance with restoring end user date. Over 40 years in the field. Dell certified and A+ certified. Call Bruce Alfarone @ 561-317-5756.

MOVING AND HANDYMAN SERVICES : Mike’s Small Moves & Handyman Services. Need help with a local move or storage transfer? I specialize in moving small to medium items safely and efficiently. I also provide minor indoor/outdoor repairs and pressure washing services. Reliable, local, and ready to help. Please call or text Mike: 561-346-5552.

PAWFECT DUO DOG WALKING & PET SITTING:

Loving dog-couple offering walks, playtime & in-home pet sitting. Lifelong dog experience, reliable care, and double the love. We treat your pup like family! Your dog won’t just get a walk—they’ll get a fun, loving outing with exercise and mental stimulation. Whether you’re working, traveling, or just need help, you can relax knowing your pup is in caring, experienced hands. Call/Text 310-896-1745.

PERMITS & INSPECTIONS : Need help with permits?

With over 20 years’ experience, EZ Permits & Inspections makes permitting EZ! We are your local experts pulling permits, closing permits, meeting with inspectors for preinspections and post-inspections, mechanical, electrical and plumbing. Whether it’s building, renovations, specialty, or expired permits, we do it all! Please call 561446-3709 or visit us online at ezpermits.us .

PR ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICES, INC : Complete Preparation of Personal & Corporate Returns. Over 30 years Professional Tax Services. The IRS Has Implemented Various 2025/26 Tax Revisions and Some Are Pending Congressional Approval. Free P/U & Delivery & Reasonable Rates. Ron/Pam Barnett 561-965-4623 / 561542-4112 or email barney4553/2gmail.com.

LAWN MOWING: Guaranteed Lowest Rates on standard to smaller lots. 30 years’ experience can save you big on all your landscape issues. Trimming, fertilization, mulch, etc.

3 Mths FREE when switching from another carrier on lots 7k sq ft or smaller- no contract! Call 561-357-9024.

VIDEO SERVICE: Have old movies or events on 8mm, VHS videotapes, slides or prints? Preserve your family memories on a USB flashdrive or DVD! Free pick-up and delivery. Please call 561-358-0190 with any questions or visit www.ExclusiveVideoFlorida.com

CATERING SERVICE : H & L Catering-Weddings, Birthdays, Graduations, Office Parties, Communion, Quinceañera, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs & all your special events. Please call 561.388.0735 or visit www.HNLCatering.net

SCRATCHES, FENDER, BUMPER DAMAGE? From collisions to small repairs, SCRATCHCAR is your fullservice collision repair center offering the best solution for your repair. We offer FREE estimates, mobile service system (we come to you), accept all insurance, and offer FREE pick-up & delivery. Located at: 1 E. Linton Blvd., Bay 19, in Delray. 25% OFF Bumper Repairs (mention ad.) Call 561-278-2866 /Cell: 561-756-0901.

MULCH/SOD/WEEDING: JT Mulch & More- your real deal for curb appeal! I deliver and install mulch, sod, rocks, and also offer weeding & gardening. Call for a Free Estimate at 561-329-7779. Great references!

SCREEN REPAIR: Quality Screen Repairs–NEW: Pool Enclosures, Patios, Porches, Sunrooms –No Job Too Small or Big- Great Prices, Expert Craftsmanship, and we show up on time! Lic /Ins -Call today for a Free Estimate(Dallas) Florida Screen Company, Etc. 561-662-4187.

ANTIQUES WANTED: I will come to you. Buying all types of antiques like glassware crocks & jugs, furniture, statues, copper, brass, toys, lamps, swords, decoys, coffee grinders, coins, bronzes, military items, costume jewelry, gold, silver, old tools, old Christmas ornaments and anything old. For more information, call Nick: 561-284-3242.

FINAL EXPENSE: Protect your family from the rising costs of final expenses. Our affordable plans cover funeral costs and medical bills, ensuring your loved ones aren't left with a financial burden. Fixed Rates: Your premiums never increase & Easy Approval: No medical exams required. Secure your legacy today. Call (954) 292-8022 for a free quote!

HANDYMAN: 35 years of Electrical experience. Ring devices, smoke detectors, dryer vent cleaning flood lights, ceiling Fans, Drywall repair, painting, ceiling textures, Lighting replacement of any kind. Plumbing, kitchen faucets, hot water heaters, toilets, garbage disposal replacement and Gutter cleaning. Call Marc at 561-3398633 free estimates.

PLUMBING SERVICE: For all your plumbing needs –new installation, repairs, drain cleaning, hot water heaters, etc., Please call Warren Malkiel. 30 years’ experience, member of BBB, licensed and insured at 561-723-6519 .

TILE & MARBLE INSTALLATION & REPAIR : Bathroom walls repaired or new installations. Complete bathroom remodeling, tub conversions to shower stalls, faucets, shower doors, safety bars, granite countertops, vanities, flooring installs (tile, porcelain, marble, wood laminates.) Reasonable, reliable, great references, 25+ yrs professional exp. Call Chuck for free estimate 561-310-5190.

EXPERT SPRINKLER REPAIR: Specializing in sprinkler pumps, timers, valves, heads and most broken pipes. Honest, Dependable and on time for appointments. Call today! 561-207-1510.

MEDICARE/HEALTH INSURANCE: VIP Health Insurance is your local neighbor for Medicare and health coverage. Turning 65? Losing employer insurance? We simplify Medicare, individual & family plans and small group benefits. Friendly, personal guidance you can trust. Visit viphealthagency.com or call/text 954.292.8022!

POOL SERVICE: Pool cleaning, resurfacing, renovations, heaters, salt systems, repairs, & installation of Travertine and brick pavers. Pool service starting at $80 for chemical only. Call Kismet Pool & Patio 561-951-2103 or www. KismetPoolAndPatio.com- Lake Charleston family owned/ operated. License U-22219/CPC1459000.

JEWELRY WANTED: Looking for Gold & Silver and older costume jewelry. I will also take broken jewelry. I come to you. For more information, please call Nick at 561-284-3242.

PET WANTS: Farm to bowl dog and cat food and single ingredient treat. Fresh is best! Free delivery to your door. Call 561-718-0755 or 561-506-0461. www. petwantspalmbeach.com.

HANDYMAN SERVICES: Outdoor & Indoor Maintenance. Screen repairs, dryer vents, lightbulb replacement, Roof Tile Caulking, Cleaning of Rain gutters, Cleaning of Driveways, Pavers, Patios, and Pool Decks. Reliable and Affordable. Call or text for a free estimate: 561-291-3830. Se Habla Espanol.

DRYER VENT CLEANING: Prevent the risk of fire from inside your dryer! And save time & electricity by drying clothes much quicker too. Call Healthier Indoor Air to schedule an appointment at 561-641-5966. Mention this ad and receive $15 Off!

CLEANING SERVICES

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL CLEANING: Camilla's Cleaning Services. Trusted locally for over 10 years to provide prompt and complete cleaning for your home or business. Excellent references. Call Camilla today for a FREE estimate. Now Accepting Credit Cards! 407-318-0996 / camilla@ ribeiro.pw.

RESIDENTIAL CLEANING SERVICE: King’s Cleaning Services, Inc. will do the dirty work for you. Responsible, honest & reliable. Flexible team with over 10+ years’ experience. Deep detail cleaning. House/Apt/Condos/ Offices/Move-ins/Move-outs/One-time. We provide Daily/Weekly/Monthly services. We also offer house sitting. Call us at: 561-255-7303 for a FREE estimate. Kingscleaningservices@hotmail.com.

CLEANING SERVICE: Morane Cleaning Services specializes in residential and office cleaning (Deep Cleaning, Move In/ Move Outs, Air BNB, Small Offices, House Remodeling Clean ups, and Pressure Cleaning.) We exceed our customer’s expectations with superior service and are available on weekdays & weekends. Great references, call Winsome at 561-707-2170 or email: mcsinc621@gmail.com.

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING: We are the #1 carpet, tile and upholstery cleaning company in Palm Beach County. National Carpet & Upholstery is family owned & operated locally for over 30 years with carpet cleaning starting at $39.95. Check our website for current specials, services we offer, reviews and pictures of our work. You won’t be disappointed so please call us for a FREE quote at: 561-731-5889.

PERSONAL SERVICES

SAL’S DRIVING SERVICE: Available for Errands, Doctor Visits, Shopping (with or without you), and Regular Driving Scheduling as well. Over 20 years’ experience, please call Sal at 561-707-0046.

DOG WATCHERS/WALKERS: Mom or Daughter. We both love pets and would love to watch yours! Please Call Claudia or Rachel at 561-718-1986.

DECLUTTER & ORGANIZE: King’s Cleaning Services will help you declutter your home and organize your kitchen, closets, bathrooms, whatever rooms you need help with. Reasonable rates and local company. Stop procrastinating and call us today and have more space and be more organized tomorrow. Call 561-255-7303.

FEMALE CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT: 40+ years’ experience. CPR Certified. Would love to care for you or your loved one! Office visits, shopping, lunch, etc. Very personable. Please call Barb at 954-701-5444.

PERSONAL TRAINING : Want to feel stronger, have more energy and look better? I can help you by coming to your home or gym and conducting a FREE consultation. With 17 years’ experience, I can prove that it’s never too late to get started. Call or text 561-317-0742. Healthy Bodies by Helen, shaping up 1 rep at a time.

Secrets of the

Midwestern Millionaire

You probably know someone like this. They are not very flashy. They usually pack a lunch. They wait for things to go on sale. When their kids ask to stop for fast food, the answer is "we have plenty of food at home." And quietly, steadily, they are actually saving up a fortune.

Financial advisor Joe Schmitz, author of Midwestern Millionaire, calls this the saver's mindset — and points out that the people who retire with seven-figure nest eggs are rarely the ones who earned the most. They are actually the ones who wasted the least.

The math behind frugality is straightforward but easy to underestimate. Skipping a $6 coffee on the way to work every workday saves over $1,500 a year. Brown-bagging lunch and eating at work a couple days a week saves $200 or more a month. Buying a used car instead of new, keeping a phone until it actually stops working, washing their own cars — none of these practices feel like wealth-building moves in the moment. But over 30 years, they certainly are.

There is another side to this that rarely gets discussed: financial instability and life instability tend to travel together. Frequent moves mean deposits, truck rentals, furniture expenses, and setup costs every time. Buying the latest new iPhone means a $1,000+ expense. Carrying loans and credit card debt means paying interest — which is, simply put, paying extra for just about everything all the time. Each of these drains money that could be quietly compounding interest somewhere else.

During their work lives, the frugal future millionaires have savings enough to take nice vacations, while not staying at the most expensive hotels or going out to the fanciest restaurants. They rarely put themselves into financial stress with impulsive purchases or pursuits.

You do not need a high income to build financial security. You simply need steady habits, a stable life, and the discipline to let small savings add up over time. The Midwestern Millionaire next door figured that out a long time ago and wouldn’t want it any other way.

Speckles! Neighborhood News

Speckles is a sweet 65 lb, 6 Year old Brindle Rhodesian Ridgeback. He was found as a stray in Palm Beach County and wound up at the shelter. Lady Luck Animal Rescue saved him and placed him in a temporary foster home, where he remained for several months. He is just the sweetest boy!

He loves everyone he meets, he enjoys playing with toys, going on walks and lying on the couch with his human. Speckles needs to be the only pet in the home, as he loves being the center of attention. He is dog friendly and loves going on walks. He desperately needs someone to open their home and heart to him. He’s such a lover!

If you are interested in adopting this big bundle of love, please fill out our adoption application on our website: www. LadyLuckAnimalRescue.com.

Always be kind to your dog. He or she is only a few years of your life, but you are probably all of theirs.