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April 2022 Viewpointe, Page 19
From The Desk Of Mayor Weinroth

Drowning Prevention prescription drugs advertisements or fake charity donations. The mission is to link youth experiencing homelessness
To avoid becoming a victim: to resources necessary to become self-sufficient.
Unfortunately, drowning • Use long, unique passwords and always enable For more information on the organization, volunteer
accidents are far too multifactor authentication whenever possible. opportunities and upcoming events contact Ashley Berry
frequent, and the number one • Continually update security features on computers, at (561) 689-0035 or aberry@vitanovainc.org.
cause is unsupervised water devices and apps by enabling automatic updating.
activity. In 2020, over 50 Attackers look for vulnerabilities in software. History Corner
people drowned in avoidable Do not trust cybersecurity information from unknown
accidents in our county. social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin The first schoolhouse in southeast Florida was built
It only takes a minute or Twitter. in 1886 about a mile north of today’s Flagler Memorial
for the unthinkable to Bridge in Palm Beach.
occur, so please take A Must-See: Morikami The first teacher, Hattie Louise Gale, was just 16 years
some time to review the old when she took on her first class of 12 students, aged
following information. Museum and Japanese 6 to 17.
• Ensure everyone in your family learns to swim In 1960 the restored 22-by-44-foot building was
• Swim in areas supervised by lifeguards Gardens relocated to Phipps Ocean Park and given the name Little
• Always swim with a buddy Red Schoolhouse.
• Children should never be unattended near water Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, with its If you require assistance, please contact our office
• Secure pools with barriers. Many children who unique gardens and collections, is one of Palm Beach at 561-355-2204 or email RWeinroth@pbcgov.org. 
drowned in home pools were out of sight for less than County’s most treasured cultural attractions.
five minutes. Be transported to Japan through art exhibits, an
The county’s Drowning Prevention Coalition provides authentic tea house, cultural festivals and an incredible Seeking Viewpointe
free and reduced-cost swimming lessons for children .8-mile walk through Japanese-inspired gardens.
ages 2-12 (on a first-come, first-served basis) and water The gardens have 25 stops where visitors can see Writers
safety seminars for all ages. For more information, call waterfalls, koi fish and other wildlife and an extensive
561-616-7068. bonsai collection. You’ll feel drawn to sit and admire the By Lisa Cammaleri
Additionally, the Red Cross offers free online and in- precise plantings and quietude.
person programs such as CPR and First Aid training and Additionally, The Morikami Collections house more Do you have an interesting story to share?
certification. For more information, visit https://www. than 7,000 Japanese art objects and artifacts, including The Viewpointe is always looking for new and talented
redcross.org/. a 500-piece collection of tea ceremony items, and more writers to submit articles on current events, the social scene,
than 200 textile pieces and fine art acquisitions. restaurants, movies, family matters, village life, etc…
Scam Alert For more information, visit https://morikami.org/. We welcome news from Village Boards about activities

Every year over 3 million individuals fall victim to Nonprofit Spotlight: Vita Nova or events in their community, which would be of interest to
Boca Pointe residents.
scams resulting in over $3 billion in losses. Internet scams Please submit your article to lisa.cammaleri@fsresidential.
are a growing problem, especially since many are very In Palm Beach County alone, there are more than 500 com for review and consideration. 
trusting and susceptible to fraudulent activities. homeless youth. Vita Nova is a local nonprofit dedicated
One of the most popular Internet scams is phishing. to supporting youth ages 18-25 formerly in foster care
A scammer uses fraudulent emails (containing malware), and/or experiencing homelessness through housing,
texts, or copycat websites to get personal information education, employment and life skills training.
such as bank accounts and social security numbers. The Spot, run by the organization, is a drop-in center
Other popular scams are computer “pop-ups” claiming for disconnected and homeless youth in the community. It
you have won a sweepstake or lottery, counterfeit features a food pantry, business center and music studio.

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