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Tax Talk

Dear Friends, in northern Palm Beach County. Look for next month’s can have two-way conversations in
February is quite an issue of “Tax Talk” when I will share some of the photos the client’s preferred language and
exciting month around the and details of the grand opening! the device will translate the message
tax collector’s office. We Anne M. Gannon, into English, and vice versa.
have passed the halfway Constitutional Tax Collector, This new device has been a
mark of this year’s tax Serving Palm Beach County game changer for our teams in the
season and 86 percent of service centers and during road
taxpayers have paid their tests. Now, during road tests, it
property taxes. For those Introducing Pocketalk! allows us to provide the driver with
who have not yet paid, the necessary commands in English
February offers a 1 percent Serving you is our commitment and goal with every that they will hear in their preferred
discount if paid by Feb. 29. interaction with our clients. And with that, we are pleased language. Prior to Pocketalk, we
Keep in mind that there is no discount offered in March so to announce an exciting new service is now available in had to rely on either an employee
now is your last chance to save some money on your taxes. all of our service centers – introducing Pocketalk. to translate, or the services of a translator when and if
February also marks the opening of the newest service The Pocketalk device is simple to use and is capable available. We are happy to say goodbye to those days and
center in Palm Beach Gardens where we will begin of translating more than 80 different languages. All you hello, bonjour, and hola to the introduction of this new
servicing our clients in a beautiful, spacious, and modern do is speak into the Pocketalk device and it converts the technology. This is just another way we are delivering on
facility. After several years of planning and construction, words into a text and audio translation in the desired our commitment to “Serving You” … regardless of the
we are thrilled to bring this newest facility to our clients language. Now our client service specialists and clients language the client speaks.
Origami In The Garden

A beautiful new
exhibit has unfolded at
Mounts Botanical Garden.
YOUR FIRST CHOICE Origami in the Garden,
created by Santa Fe artists
Jennifer and Kevin Box,
is an outdoor sculpture
FOR A exhibition. It features 20
metal sculptures inspired
by the Japanese art of
SECOND time to enjoy the beautiful grounds at Mounts than during
paper folding. What better
the cooler winter weather? I hope you get a chance to
stroll through the exhibit. Origami in the Garden is open
now through May 12, during regular Mounts Botanical
Garden hours.
Visit https://www.mounts.org/origami-in-the-garden/

OPINION to purchase tickets: $20 general admission; $18 seniors
65 years-plus, college students and military with ID; $13
kids 6 to 17; free for children under 6.

Admission is free for Mounts members and RAP
(reciprocal program) members; must present membership
card. Annual membership is $60 for an individual or $95
for a family. Visit https://www.mounts.org/membership/ for
more information. Admission is by credit/debit card only.
Dispose Safely … The Hazards

Of Lithium Batteries

T h e y a r e f o un d i n
everything from electric
CHOOSE A LEADER toothbrushes, musical greeting
cards, and even Tesla electric

IN CARDIAC SURGERY vehicles, but do you know the
dangers of lithium batteries
if they are not disposed of
properly? Lithium batteries
Second opinions save lives. That’s why Cleveland Clinic are easily damaged once
in Florida is your first choice for a second opinion thrown out. When they are
on cardiac surgery. With minimally invasive options and dropped, scraped, crushed, or punctured, the lithium
inside can become exposed and create a fire hazard.
shortened recovery times, our heart surgeons provide world When lithium combines with water, it produces highly
class care from South Florida to the Treasure Coast. From flammable hydrogen and lithium hydroxide that produces
pioneering research to robotic-assisted cardiovascular surgery, a spark. If this happens inside a garbage/recycling truck
or a solid waste facility, that spark can cause a fire. These
trust our heart experts for every care in the world. fires can spread quickly and burn for weeks.
Lithium batteries can be properly disposed of at one
Call 855.881.1972 to schedule an appointment. of the seven Solid Waste Authority Home Chemical
and Recycling Centers located throughout Palm Beach
County. Many major retailers also offer free disposal
of these batteries. For more information and examples
of products containing lithium batteries, visit the Solid
ClevelandClinicFlorida.org/HeartSurgery Waste Authority website, www.swa.org/lib.