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help create solid foundations for families in our community. Atkins, gala cochair,
During the “Call to the Heart,” the Helga Marston Charitable generously donated
Foundation trustee, Bernadine Atkins, mother of Stephen $100,000 to go towards
building a new Habitat
home in our area. The cost
to build one Habitat home
is $150,000. So, guests
of the event collectively
gave another $56,000 for
one house to be built for
another local family. Melissa and David Williams John and Kerry Kenning
“We are incredibly
grateful to Bernadine Atkins and the Helga Marston make this year’s event such a remarkable success.”
Charitable Foundation for their generosity to our mission,” Sponsors included: Office Depot; G4S; Carrier; FPL;
said Bernie Godek, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Palm Caler, Donten, Levine, Cohen, Porter and Veil, P.A.; Comcast
Beach County. “A special thank you to our cochairs and gala NBC Universal; Akerman, LLP; and The Breakers Palm
committee for their commitment and dedication to Habitat Beach.
Robert and Michelle Jacobs and Mike and Cara DeBock and to our leadership, sponsors, and supporters for helping All proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach
County.
About Habitat For Humanity Of Palm Beach County
Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County, founded
in 1986, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building
strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. Each
Habitat partner family is required to invest a minimum of 400
sweat equity hours of their own labor into the construction of
homes before being eligible to purchase their home utilizing
a 30-year, no-profit, no-interest loan. The affiliate’s service
area extends from Hypoluxo Road in the south to the Martin
County line in the north, and from Palm Beach to Lake
Okeechobee. To learn more visit www.habitatpbc.org.

Photos by Tracey Benson Photography

Wine Is A Universal

Language…

By Laura Berrio, Freelance Writer/Blogger

When I was in my
early 30s I embarked on a
backpacking trip through
Europe with a friend.
Although backpacking only
described my luggage of
choice (I stayed in hotels and
ate well!).
All Natural Pain Medicine One stop on our adventure
was Bruges, Belgium. We
Ask Us!!! stayed in a quaint bed and
breakfast owned by a couple
that only spoke Flemish. In playing charades to try and
communicate, they pointed to two bicycles and then in the
direction of town.
It was dusk as we rode under the large arc of the city
gate. It was like something out of an American Express
commercial. We were entering a different time and place.
• Compounded Medications The cobblestone streets were lined with buildings and
churches from the 12th century. I realized nothing I would
made for you and your pets! ever see at home would seem old again!
We found a restaurant that all the locals were heading to
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gathered from the group that it was at least a two-hour wait.
• Wheelchairs, Walkers, Canes Then something unexpected happened. The owner, a big,
boisterous man, that was also the chef, came over to us and
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He was cooking in what looked like a huge fireplace. To
our delight he sent a waiter over with a bottle of Cabernet
Sauvignon. We noticed that every time a table was served
CompounDing wine, all the waiters and the owner would cheer and take a
drink. This was a very happy and tipsy staff!
We sat back with our glass of Cabernet and just enjoyed
the ambiance. The chef would cut a piece of everything he
was cooking for various patrons, and put it in front of us.
The Pharmacy With A To this day, I can’t tell you what we ate.
The food and the wine were perfect, but the best part was
the once in a lifetime experience shared by everyone there.
All these years later, I think of this night every time I have a
glass of Cabernet Sauvignon. We may not have spoken the
same language, but the language of wine was truly universal!
~Cheers!
See answer in this paper. ~Keep the conversation going and the wine flowing!
Follow the Vine @ www.VineVibeUncorked.com.