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FLAVORS OF WELLINGTON RETURNS

A performance arts charter school is slated to open this August in Wellington on the former Wellington Christian School campus. The Eagle Arts Academy Charter School of the Arts will purchase the property after Wellington Christian closes its doors in May. Page 3

Wellington Council OKs More Money For SR 7 Lobbying Efforts

Members of the Wellington Village Council voted unanimously Tuesday to kick in an additional $5,000 to support lobbying efforts for the State Road 7 extension. Page 7

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce hosted its 11th annual Flavors of Wellington tasting event at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center on Friday, April 4. The Best Display and Best Dessert awards went to Oh La La Catering, while Best Plate went to Universal Living Sprouts and Best Entree went to the Wanderers Club. Shown here are Kathleen Lamour, Daphne Urso, Hector Portillo and Christina Gonzalez from the Wanderers Club. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 3 PHOTO BY LAUREN MIRÓ/TOWN-CRIER

Garden Club Hosts ‘Secret Gardens Of Wellington’ Walk

The Wellington Garden Club held its seventh biennial “Secret Gardens of Wellington” walk on Saturday, April 5. Guests were able to visit and explore several stunning gardens throughout the day. Page 9

RPB Relay Raises Money To Fight Cancer

The American Cancer Society’s Royal Palm Beach Relay for Life was held April 5 and 6 at Royal Palm Beach High School. Page 20

OPINION

Take Time Out This Month To Celebrate The Environment

We in the western communities are blessed to have an abundance of green space and natural beauty. Living in such natural wonder, it’s easy to take what we have for granted. But this month, the world will come together to celebrate Earth Day, putting the focus on what we as a community can do to make our world a little bit better, and everyone should get involved. Page 4 2014

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Council Sidesteps Gerwig To Name Greene Vice Mayor

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington Councilwoman Anne Gerwig was passed over this week for the title of vice mayor when members of the Wellington Village Council voted 3-2 to depart from custom, giving Councilman John Greene the ceremonial title instead. Gerwig and Councilman Howard Coates dissented on the motion after Greene’s nomination by Councilman Matt Willhite. “This takes what should be a very non-controversial appointment to a ceremonial title and, in my opinion, attempts to inject politics, acrimony and further division,” Coates said. Traditionally, the title of vice

mayor has gone to Wellington’s longest-serving council member who has not recently held the position. Gerwig was re-elected last month, making her next in line had the council followed precedent. Greene was first elected in 2012 and has served the least amount of time of any council member. Willhite chose to nominate Greene at the beginning of Tuesday’s meeting, and Mayor Bob Margolis seconded the motion. “Although it is ceremonial, it is a position that is held with high regard and that will serve in the absence of the mayor,” Willhite said. He said it was not the first time the most senior-ranking council member had been passed over,

Village Council, which still could choose to approve it. Wellington Project Manager Mike O’Dell told committee members Wednesday night that the ordinance would provide standards to protect the safety and welfare of those using the airparks in the village. Currently, only two properties in Wellington have airstrips: the Aero Club and the family-owned Loxahatchee Airport at the village’s western edge. Because the Loxahatchee Airport is technically within the village’s Equestrian Preserve Area, the committee had to hear the ordinance. The ordinance would limit commercial activities, set a weight limit, require that all park operations are subject to visual flight rules and prohibit “the prolonged running of aircraft engines” between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., according to a Wellington staff report. But opponents of the ordinance said that the Federal Aviation Administration already regulates all the provisions in the ordinance — some of which actually conflict with FAA rules. John Herring, president of the

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors approved a motion Wednesday opposing Minto West’s plan to build up to 6,500 homes and 1.4 million square feet of non-residential space on the 3,900-acre former Callery-Judge Grove property. Minto Communities Florida recently purchased the property for $51 million. The land, off Seminole Pratt Whitney Road, has current approvals for up to 2,996 homes and up to 235,000 square feet of non-residential uses. ITID President Carol Jacobs said the firm the district had hired to do an analysis of Minto West’s impact was not prepared to make a presentation at Wednesday’s meeting. “We’re going to have a full discussion at May’s meeting,” Jacobs said. Supervisor Gary Dunkley said he thought the board should take a stand now, although it has no

jurisdiction over the property other than possible impacts on the district’s drainage and road systems. “I’m not against development,” Dunkley said. “I’m not against Minto, but I think I am against the current application that Minto has put in. That would impact us as a community in terms of traffic.” Jacobs reiterated that ITID had hired a group to research the Minto West project. She pointed out that attorney Marty Perry, who is part of ITID’s consulting group on the Minto West issue, was not at the meeting. She took issue with the fact that Dunkley seemed to have more information regarding the group’s research. “All the board members needed to have individual meetings with the group, so we cannot really vote on this tonight,” Jacobs said. “It’s not fair, even though you’re probably going to get the vote. We’re probably going to be all the same, but we still need to respect that we See MINTO WEST, page 4

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pointing to a time when thenCouncilman Mark Miles was not appointed vice mayor. “It’s not as though this is the first time this has happened,” Willhite said. “It’s not an effort to inject any politics. It’s a council option.” Gerwig pointed out that she was re-elected with more than 63 percent of the vote. “If you think I’m somehow not the people’s choice, that would be an interesting argument to make,” she said. “This is a highly ceremonial position, and it would be proper to appoint me as the vice mayor.” Coates agreed. “I think it sets a bad precedent,” he said. “It’s not an affront to [Greene] at all. I just See VICE MAYOR, page 18

Second Board Questions Need For Wellington Aviation Rules

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report A proposal to regulate civil aviation in Wellington had members of the village’s Equestrian Preserve Committee confused Wednesday as to why it is needed. Committee members voted 6-0 to recommend denial of the Civil Aviation Ordinance, to the delight of about 50 residents of Wellington’s Aero Club who came out to fight the proposal. “I think this ordinance sets a very bad precedent,” Committee Chair Cynthia Gardner said. “I think it is indeed a solution in search of a problem.” The ordinance was originally introduced in 2012 after the Aero Club community — a neighborhood of about 250 homes with an airstrip in the center — voted to pave its grass runway. The committee tabled the ordinance, and it was largely forgotten until recently. Last month, Wellington’s Public Safety Committee also recommended denial of the ordinance. It must go before the Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board before being heard by the Wellington

ITID Takes Stand Opposing Minto West Application

Aero Club Property Owners Association, said the ordinance is redundant, considering FAA regulations and the community’s own bylaws, which restrict the types of airplanes allowed to use the airstrip, among other provisions. “There isn’t anything in this ordinance that hasn’t been addressed, with exception to limiting our rights,” he said. “We’ve asked, ‘Why are we doing this?’ and can’t get a straight answer.” He said he has discussed the matter with four of the five members of the council, who couldn’t give him a response. “They’ve all said they don’t know why we’re doing this,” Herring said. “Four of the five, so far, have told me they are against it. So, I don’t know why this keeps coming up. Staff says it’s because the council is pushing them, but the council says they don’t know what is going on.” Further, Herring said his community has not received a single complaint about noise or other issues since the runway was paved. “The paving has made it quieter and safer,” he said. Some of the regulations, such as See AVIATION, page 18

The fifth annual International Gay Polo Tournament was held Saturday, April 5 at the Grand Champions Polo Club in Wellington. RBC Wealth Management won the Senator Cup with a 5-3 victory over Phelps Media Group, while Cedar Crest Stables won the Founders Cup with a 3-2 victory over Gordon W. Ross Team Re/Max. Shown here is the RBC Wealth Management team during the awards ceremony. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 PHOTO BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

Lox Council Begins Town Management RFP Discussions

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council began discussions last week on putting out a request for proposals (RFP) for a new town management firm, leaving open the idea of keeping its existing firm. The contract for the town’s current firm, Underwood Management Services Group, was for three years with a renewal option. The initial term expires Sept. 30. At the April 1 council meeting, Councilman Jim Rockett said there were portions of the current con-

tract that he would like to change. For example, he said he would like to remove hurricane management from the contract and assign that to another company, and would like to emphasize communication regarding the town’s web site and/ or a newsletter. “I don’t know how to make that a more pronounced responsibility, but I would like to somehow figure that out,” Rockett said, adding that he would like to include a provision for a management evaluation. “We have a long list of things that are supposed to be done. We have See MANAGER, page 7

RPB Employs New Technique To Plan Road Projects

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Royal Palm Beach staff gave an update on road resurfacing plans at the April 3 meeting of the Royal Palm Beach Village Council. Village Manager Ray Liggins said a survey was done of all the roads in the village last year. “We evaluated all of our roadways, and we’re still working with that and formulating what we need to put in the budget,” he said. Village Engineer Chris Marsh explained that Royal Palm Beach has a total lane network of 148.7 miles. “Essentially, we take the center-lane length of the roadway and multiply it times the total number of lanes,” Marsh said. “Of

those miles, collector roadways make up 22.4 miles, and local roads make up 126.3 miles.” Marsh said a contractor made a complete video record of all the roads last year. “They took a van and drove around,” he said. “They videoed every square foot of our roadway network and identified every single crack. Then they sat down and essentially graded the segments of roadway using a rating system developed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.” The system looks at the stresses on the roads and rates them from 0 to 100 for particular segments. “If you look at a snapshot of our current roadway system, 95 per-

cent of our [roads] were rated fair to excellent, with 5 percent rated serious to poor,” Marsh said. “Village staff took those ratings and recommendations from that report, and we prioritized how the roads were going to be resurfaced.” The project also evaluated how much traffic is going to be on the road segment. “If the segment was going to be used by more residents, then we saw that as higher priority to get that area resurfaced,” Marsh said. Another consideration was grouping the road segments so they could be resurfaced efficiently. “It’s very expensive to mobilize the paving equipment,” he said, explaining that it is more

cost-efficient to do an entire subdivision than just portions. The current paving schedule will begin with Saratoga Blvd. from Lexington Drive to Derby Lane. “We’re going to combine that project with an underground project to minimize the impacts on residents,” Marsh said. “We’re looking for that to be advertised sometime in September of this year, with construction being completed in March of next year.” The next series of roads will be Saratoga Blvd. from Habitat Court to Lexington Drive, followed by Wildcat Way from Bell Circle to Okeechobee Blvd., and then Royal Palm Beach Blvd. from Southern

Blvd. to Okeechobee Blvd., then Sweet Bay Lane from Park Road South to Sparrow Drive. Marsh said he had not yet completed cost estimates for the capital improvements list to evaluate what the five-year plan would look like for doing those roadways. “We looked at the stats from the Bureau of Labor Statistics of consumer price indices for asphalt,” he said. “From 1982 to 2004, the average increase for asphalt was about 1.8 percent; and from 2005 to 2013, we’ve seen that average annual increase at a level of 10 percent, so costs have skyrocketed, due to the costs of petroleum.” Other factors that affect the See ROADS, page 18

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NEWS

Charter School Plans To Open In August At Vacated WCS Site

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report A performance arts charter school is slated to open this August in Wellington on the former Wellington Christian School campus. The Eagle Arts Academy Charter School of the Arts will purchase the property after Wellington Christian closes its doors in May, school officials announced last month. “We started the process about three weeks ago,” said C. Ron Allen with CRA Media Group, representing the school. “We had been looking since October for a place in Delray Beach. We found there was a real need for another such school, especially in the southern part of the county. We couldn’t find the space we needed.” Earlier this year, Wellington

Christian School announced it would be closing its doors after leaders of Wellington Presbyterian Church, which owns the school, decided to sell the property on Wellington Trace. “We didn’t hesitate,” Allen said. Eagle Arts Academy was founded by Gregory James Blount, an independent producer and talent agent. He attained the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank achievable in the Boy Scouts of America, and chose to name the school accordingly. The school plans to open with nearly 900 students in kindergarten through sixth grade in its first year. Eagle Arts has been approved for up to 1,500 students through eighth grade by the end of a threeyear period. One grade level will be added each year. Because the charter school is

replacing an existing school, Allen said Eagle Arts will be able to move in without a public hearing process. “We can’t make any alterations to the building, but we can repaint the interior and do whatever it takes to provide what we need for our classes, within reason,” he said. Wellington Planning & Zoning Manager David Flinchum confirmed the information. “It’s going to be the same type of age mix and operations that were there formerly with Wellington Christian,” he said. “The church will remain and continue, but won’t be affiliated with the school. As long as it looks and operates like the previous school did, no public hearings are required.” Schools fall under the village’s

institutional designation, Flinchum said. If the school plans to expand or offer activities that could impact the neighborhood, Flinchum said it would need to go through the traditional permitting process. “If they wanted to add a football team or a marching band, for example, that didn’t exist before, that’s something we’d want to know about,” he said. Allen said the school will eventually have to expand to accommodate all its students. “We’re going to be expanding the buildings and adding one more grade next year,” he said. “We’re cramped for space right now.” In the meantime, the existing buildings will be retrofitted with a green screen studio, digital media editing facility, TV studio, and acting, dance and vocal studios

to support Eagle Arts’ infused curriculum. “If you see kids on a Saturday morning in front of the television, there’s nothing you can do to get their attention,” Allen said. “How do children learn information best? By learning songs, singing along and interacting with the information. We’re going to use the same concept.” Eagle Arts has tapped Dr. Liz Knowles, formerly of the Pine Crest School, as its head of school. “She’s a master at this sort of learning,” Allen said. “We’re looking forward to working with her.” Allen said Eagle Arts is expected to close on the property in May but has already put a deposit down on the site. “We’re giving [Wellington Christian] an opportunity to finish the school year,” he said. “Some

good Samaritans made this happen. A lot of people believe in what we’re doing.” Allen said hundreds of students have already applied to be accepted into the school. The first lottery deadline ended Tuesday, but additional lotteries may be conducted, if necessary. Eagle Arts hopes to reach out to the Wellington community, becoming a true community school, Allen said. “We want residents to know we’re here to work with them and answer any questions we can,” he said. “We want to be a neighbor, part of the community. We’re here for the kids. We don’t want to be seen as just a charter school, but as a school for kids and their families.” For more information, visit www.eagleartsacademy.com.

FLAVORS OF WELLINGTON SHOWS OFF COMMUNITY’S BEST RESTAURANTS

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce hosted its 11th annual Flavors of Wellington tasting event at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center on Friday, April 4. The Best Display and Best Dessert awards went to Oh La La Catering, while Best Plate went to PHOTOS BY LAUREN MIRÓ/TOWN-CRIER Universal Living Sprouts and Best Entree went to the Wanderers Club.

Universal Living Sprouts won Best Plate Presentation.

Oh La La Catering is awarded Best Display and Best Dessert.

Wellington Chamber President Dr. Randy Laurich with event sponsors Katherine and Mark Bellissimo.

John and Saundra Mercer tally the votes.

Guests enjoy the food and drink.

Judges Dr. Carmine Priore, Roxanne Stein and Peter Robinson.

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OUR OPINION

Take Time Out This Month To Celebrate The Environment

We in the western communities are blessed to have an abundance of green space and natural beauty. From expansive fields to forests, wetlands and more, our communities brush up against some of Florida’s most breathtaking natural wonders, whether you’re bird watching at the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge to the south or taking a 10-minute drive to the beautiful beaches to the east. Living in such natural wonder, it’s easy to take what we have for granted. But this month, the world will come together to celebrate Earth Day, putting the focus on what we as a community can do to make our world a little bit better, and everyone should get involved. Earth Day was established in 1970 and is credited with launching the modern environmental movement. The world stops and celebrates each year, considering green economic policies at home and in the community, as well as using the observance to educate children. This year, there are plenty of ways for you and your family to get involved, whether it’s volunteering some time to clean up the community or attending environmentally focused events. On Saturday, April 12, the Village of Royal Palm Beach and The Acreage will participate in the Great American Cleanup. Wellington will hold its cleanup on Saturday, April 26. Royal Palm Beach’s cleanup will focus on its roads and rights-of-way, beginning at 8

a.m. Volunteers will meet at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center (100 Sweet Bay Lane). For more info., call Michael Cheatham at (561) 790-5199. Residents of The Acreage will be doing a cleanup at Golden Grove Elementary School (5959 140th Ave. North) on the Altman Trail, also beginning at 8 a.m. For more info., call Estibaliz Gastesi at (561) 904-9701. On April 26, Wellington will clean up the Folkstone/Yarmouth neighborhood, along with Greenview Shores Blvd., starting at 10 a.m. For more info., call Scott Campbell at (561) 791-4105. The whole community will then come together on Sunday, April 27 when Wellington hosts its Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration at the Wellington Amphitheater from 4 to 7 p.m. Attendees will have a chance to enjoy earth-friendly vendors and educators, as well as the planting of a native South Florida slash pine tree, free tree seedlings, food, demonstrations and more. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov. So whether you hike up your sleeves and volunteer for a cleanup, learn more about green living or just pick up a piece of trash or two you encounter in the community, remember this month to slow down, take some time and appreciate all the beauty our area has to offer. We wouldn’t be the same without it.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Thanks For Making Flavors 2014 A Success

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce’s 11th annual Flavors 2014 was once again a smashing success. Our event attracted more than 1,200 attendees! We wish to thank our host venue, host committee, our vendors, our sponsors, our members, our volunteers and our residents for this success. Flavors of Wellington brings together the best Wellington Chamber members’ restaurants, catering venues, wholesale and gourmet markets, as well as country clubs, which showcase their businesses, products, menus and exceptional service staff. This event could not happen without their participation, and we are so grateful to each of them for joining us last Friday evening. Thank you to Roxanne Stein and WPTV News Channel 5 for live pre-event broadcasts, as well as the live coverage of the event. Congratulations to our winners of the evening: the Wanderers Club for “Best Taste,” Universal Living Sprouts for “Best Plate Presentation,” Oh La La Catering for “Best Display” and Oh La La Catering’s Chef Eli Walter for “Best Dessert.” Our fantastic showcase vendors were: Buca Di Beppo, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Chef Trevor Smith and Season’s Cuisine, ChickFil-A, Christy’s Bakery, the Fresh Market, Hurricane Grill & Wings,

Jordan’s Steak Bistro, PDQ Wellington, PRP Wine International, Starbucks, Stonewood Grill & Tavern, Universal Living Sprouts, the Wanderers Club and Whole Foods Market Wellington. If you have not visited these establishments in the past, please make it a point to stop in and try them out. Each one offers a unique flair. Why go anywhere else when we have so many exceptional choices right here? Plus, you will be supporting our local economy! The event staff at Equestrian Sport Productions is nothing less than superb. Without the exceptional generosity of the Bellissimos, the logistical expertise of Patti Meile and the exemplary event staff at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, the event would not be possible. This group of consummate professionals allowed the evening to happen without fail, and our gratitude to them is beyond measure. We could not be a success without our sponsors and host committee. Our deepest gratitude goes out to Mark and Katherine Bellissimo and Michael Stone of Equestrian Sport Productions, Max Macon of Florida Power & Light, Dr. Randy Laurich and the Wellness Experience, Johnny Meier from My Community Pharmacy, Frank Suess and Prescriptions Plus Inc. and the Kathy Foster for County Commission District 6 Campaign. Thank you to our VIP table sponsors: Carmen Cabral, the Connor Financial Group, Distinctive Title, Effective Solutions Inc.,

Elite Networking Pros, Equestrian Sport Productions, FPL, the Fred Fishback party, Greenstein & Associates, the Law Offices of Alexander L. Domb, My Community Pharmacy, Palm Beach Equine Clinic, Prescriptions Plus Inc., Spectrum Speech & Language Services, the Wellness Experience, Wellington The Magazine, the Town-Crier newspaper and Winfield Dressage. Celebrating 11 years as founder of Flavors was John Mercer. He and his wife Saundra chaired the judging portion, boasting our fantastic celebrity judges — Mark and Katherine Bellissimo, Roxanne Stein, Peter Robinson, Thomas Bean, Dr. Randy Laurich, former Mayor Dr. Carmine Priore and Jose Lambiet. The Wellington Chamber also wishes to thank WPTV News Channel 5, the Town-Crier newspaper, Wellington The Magazine, the Palm Beach Post, Around Wellington and South Florida Dines for their support in the promotion of Flavors. With their consideration, many residents learned of our event and attended as a result of their efforts. A very special thank you to our ambassadors and volunteers for all their hard work on the event. Last, but not least, we want to thank the Wellington residents and Wellington Chamber of Commerce members who support this event each year. You make it a pleasure hosting Flavors, and with your participation, we can only grow this event each year and make

it the signature tasting event in Wellington! Michela Perillo-Green Executive Director Wellington Chamber of Commerce

Reading Between The Lines

I hope that y’all got and read (between the lines) the latest mailer from Minto West. What struck me the most is what was not mentioned — traffic, noise, crime etc. Regarding the mention of water, there was no mention as to how upscale housing developments with HOAs will keep the excess fertilizers and pesticides that are rampant in such developments in order to have the anal-retentive, perfectly manicured lawns with no blade longer than 2.575 inches long. There has recently been macroalgal blooms in the canals of Royal Palm Beach, as reported in the Town-Crier. Did they mention centralized sewer systems and municipal water? If it comes by your property, guess what? It’s not too long before forced hookups. Gotta pay for all that infrastructure! It baffles me why this is even debated; they bought with the right to build 2,996 units. That is their only right. Even that, with the commercial, is too intense for why the vast majority of us moved out here — to escape the Mintos and their ilk.

So let’s all say yes to Minto East — that’s right, east. Bill Louda Loxahatchee Groves

Deceased Spousal Account

If you are married and have bank accounts, then this is for you. If a husband or wife has an account in their sole name, Florida banks require a court order before turning over funds in the bank account to the surviving spouse. Assume the deceased husband’s account has a small balance. It may not be practical for the wife to hire an attorney and pay the $232 filing fee to obtain a court order. Multiply this by 1,000, and the bank ends up with millions that it can use as collateral to make loans. Under the current law, while the bank will not turn the money over to the wife, it can lend it to her with interest. To quote Shakespeare, “Something is rotten in Denmark.” One solution is to create a payon-death account, as in Florida

Banking Statute in Title 38 Ch. 655.82. Your friendly banker might tell you how to do it, but don’t count on it. In our example, if the husband had drawn a check payable to the wife before he died, the banking laws provide that the bank must honor the check, even after the death of the husband as long as the check is presented within time (generally six months). In other words the bank cannot “freeze” the account and refuse to honor the check. I drafted an amendment to the law and sent it to Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater. If the law is passed, the surviving spouse would simply sign an affidavit, present a death certificate and proof of marriage, and the bank will have to turn the money over, without court fees and without having to hire an attorney. If you support this change in the law, call Mr. Atwater’s office at (877) 693-5236 and say you support the “Deceased Spousal Account” amendment. Frank Morelli Wellington

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NEWS

Western Academy Receives Expansion OK For STEAM Program

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Western Academy Charter School received approval from the Royal Palm Beach Village Council last week to expand its square footage to accommodate new magnet school facilities. The 10-year-old charter school, located in the Royal Plaza Shopping Center at the northeast corner of Royal Palm Beach and Southern boulevards, sought a modification of conditions previously imposed by the council limiting the allowable space. Planning & Zoning Director Bradford O’Brien said the application will increase the 21,633-square-foot maximum pre-

Minto West

ITID Board Opposed

continued from page 1 paid money to hire a group to give us this information, and none of us have it except you.” Dunkley said he didn’t have all the information, either. “I’m just saying the application they have for 6,500 homes has an impact on us,” he said. “It has nothing to do with the workshop. The reason I went to the [consulting group’s] workshop is because I’m the newest person on this board. For me to make a decision, I have to understand the decision I’m making.” ITID Attorney Mary Viator said she and the consultants had met with county staff on Tuesday to review what possible impact the application might have on the

viously permitted by the village. “The applicant is requesting modification of this condition to allow for a 10,326-square-foot expansion into a contiguous building,” O’Brien said. “The increase will bring the total square footage to 31,959 square feet. The applicant is not requesting any increase in the total number of students.” O’Brien said village staff had reviewed the application with regard to parking and traffic performance standards, the village’s comp plan and code of ordinances. It was staff’s opinion that the request is appropriate. Contractor Frank Nasto said the academy is seeking only to increase the square footage, not

the number of students, which was most recently set by council resolution in 2012. Nasto said the school will address traffic issues in the future, if any arise. Councilman Richard Valuntas favored the application. “It’s my understanding that this application is because the charter school is successful, right? You need more space?” Valuntas said. Western Academy Principal Linda Terranova said the expansion is to support school’s new Science, Technology, Engineering and Applied Mathematics (STEAM) academy. Vice Mayor David Swift also supported the application. “The big question is always, ‘Will

students increase?’” Swift said. “If they have more students, they would have to come back to us.” Terranova said there are currently 390 students enrolled at the charter school, and the maximum allowed is 485. “We’re going to be adding a new STEAM academy,” she said. “We’re going to be taking our high-level students out of our current middle-school program, as well as high-level students from surrounding schools, and creating an academy specifically for the principles of science, technology and math. We have engineering classes, robotics classes, animation and computer coding, gaming mechanics, a lot of really fun

district. “What we are looking at is those areas that impact the infrastructure of the Indian Trail Improvement District, not whether they get certain densities,” Viator said. “We were trying to update the board members to be able to speak with you all candidly, and in the near future, we’re trying to set up those meetings so all the board members can have the benefit of what has been discussed.” Attorney Frank Palin said a Palm Beach County Planning Commission meeting last Friday started the process. “The planning commission meeting is procedural,” he said. “It starts the clock, and [staff] will have direction to start investing resources to pull all of their thoughts together in a written document that will be ready, from what we were told, no later than the middle of May. The actual

formal public hearings on both the comprehensive plan amendments and the rezonings will go on at a later date.” He noted that the full planning schedule can be found on the Palm Beach County web site at www. pbcgov.com. Supervisor Michelle Damone said she would prefer not to take a formal position without all the information. “No one has given me the calculations on what’s the appropriate residential, what’s the appropriate commercial so the infrastructure is built and created,” she said. “I think that’s why we have that team.” Supervisor Jennifer Hager supported Dunkley’s position that the board should oppose the Minto West application immediately. “I’m there with him on that,” she said. “He’s not saying ‘no’ to de-

velopment. He’s saying ‘no’ to the current application.” Supervisor Ralph Bair said he had made his position clear that he only supported the original approvals for the land. “I’m basically holding the line on what they were originally granted, not what their application is for. That is my position, and I don’t want any more connections to our roads than there absolutely has to be,” he said. Dunkley made a motion to oppose the Minto West application, which carried 4-1, with Bair opposed. In other business, Jacobs said there will be a grand opening of the completed Hamlin House at Nicole Hornstein Equestrian Park on Friday, April 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. “There’ll be food and entertainment,” she said. “I’d like to see you all there. It’ll be nice.”

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classes that are going to be very engaging.” Terranova said the school will replace students from the existing program with new ones, but stay within the 485 students allowed. Councilman Jeff Hmara congratulated Terranova on the success of the school, pointing out that Western Academy is among the top schools in the state based on 2012-13 FCAT scores. “That’s what led us to do it,” Terranova said, pointing out that Western Academy students ranked in the top 7 percent in math, in the top 14 percent for reading and in the top 13 percent for science. “The kids are doing really well. We really need to take

this to the highest level.” Swift said he was impressed with the organization of the parents’ pick-ups and drop-offs. “They are really good about lining up and being very safe,” he said. “It’s working out quite well.” “I crack the whip with that,” Terranova said. “It’s very fast. We have it down to a science.” Valuntas made a motion to approve the application, which carried 4-0. Councilman Fred Pinto had recused himself from voting on the matter due to a possible conflict of interest. The new STEAM academy will begin during the 2014-15 school year. Learn more at www.western academycharter.com.

The Children’s Healing Institute Memory Field Visits Wellington

The Children’s Healing Institute installed its Children’s Memory Field at Whole Foods Market in Wellington on Sunday, April 6. The Memory Field features 122 oversized blue balloons, which represent the 122 children who died in Florida in one year as a result of abuse or neglect. Throughout the month of April, the Children’s Memory Field will move to different locations throughout Palm Beach County, including Whole Foods Wellington, the Boynton Beach Police Department and the South Florida Fairgrounds, to stand as a symbol of the Children’s Healing Institute’s refusal to forget these innocent children. The Children’s Healing Institute is an established nonprofit serving

more than 3,000 South Florida families a year by providing solutions to child abuse, raising awareness and strengthening families facing crisis, challenge and change through education and support. Institute programs focus on reducing stress, promoting health, building parenting skills and strengthening support systems. The institute is comprised of credentialed and experienced professionals, trained volunteers and leadership dedicated to the agency’s mission. It collaborates with national and local nonprofits, schools, hospitals, medical professionals, local businesses and law enforcement agencies. For more information, visit www.childrenshealinginstitute. org.

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NEW HORIZONS ELEMENTARY CELEBRATES 25 YEARS AT ANNUAL HOEDOWN

New Horizons Elementary School celebrated its 25th anniversary at the school’s annual hoedown on Friday, April 4 in the school courtyard. Former staff were invited to return, and five original and current staff members were honored: Karen Butts, Lynne Bray, Gwen Lyons, Pat Klammer and Denise Borgen. In addition, there were games, foods, student performances and more. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

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By Lauren MirĂł Town-Crier Staff Report APRIL 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Two Royal Palm Beach residents were recently victims of theft from the villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s RV and boat storage center on Crestwood Blvd. According to separate Palm Beach County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office reports, deputies from the Royal Palm Beach substation discovered that someone had broken into property stored at the facility, located at the villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s former wastewater treatment plant site. According to one PBSO report, a resident of Saratoga Lakes contacted the PBSO last Thursday to report the theft. The victim last saw his boat at the lot approximately three weeks ago. Sometime between then and 2 p.m. last Thursday, someone broke into the boat and stole a Jensen stereo, fishing lures and approximately 40 gallons of fuel. DNA evidence was taken at the scene, but there were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report. In a second PBSO report, a village employee contacted the PBSO on Monday, April 7 to report a burglary. Sometime between 5 p.m. last Friday and 12:30 p.m. Monday, someone entered a Raptor RV stored at the site. The perpetrator(s) gained entry through a small hatch that was pried open. According to the report, a miniature fridge was taken from inside, along with two televisions. The stolen items were valued at approximately $800. DNA evidence was taken at the scene, but there were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report. APRIL 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A West Palm Beach woman was arrested early last Friday morning on drug charges following a traffic stop outside the Walmart Supercenter on Belvedere Road. According to a PBSO report, at approximately 4 a.m., a deputy from the Royal Palm Beach substation pulled over a vehicle driven by 34-year-old Amy Matherlee for a window tint violation. Upon making contact with Matherlee, the deputy could smell a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. A search revealed 11 bags of heroin, two bags of cocaine and six bags of marijuana, as well as $298 in cash. Matherlee was arrested and taken to the Palm Beach County Jail, where she was charged with possession of heroin with intent to sell, cocaine possession with intent to sell and marijuana possession with intent to sell. APRIL 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A deputy from the PBSOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called to a vacant home on 71st Lane North last Friday regarding a theft. According to a PBSO report, an employee of the company that owns the home discovered that a Goodman air conditioning unit was stolen. The air conditioner was installed on Tuesday, Dec. 31, but it was not known when the unit was taken. The stolen air conditioner was valued at approximately $2,500. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report. APRIL 5 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A deputy from the PBSO substation in Wellington was dispatched to a gas station on State Road 7 early last Saturday morning regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, the victim was tired, so he pulled over and parked in the gas station parking lot at approximately midnight. The victim fell asleep with his car window open and awoke around 6 a.m. to discover that his car keys, his wallet and his white iPhone 5 were missing. The victimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wallet was in his front pocket

at the time of the theft. It contained approximately $70 cash and his credit and debit cards. The stolen iPhone was valued at approximately $400. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report. APRIL 5 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A resident of Hawthorne Place contacted the PBSO substation in Wellington last Saturday evening to report a case of vandalism. According to a PBSO report, at approximately 8:45 p.m., the victim was driving southbound on Forest Hill Blvd., approaching Wellington Trace, when he heard a loud bang against his vehicle. The victim arrived home to find egg on his rear passenger door and side. According to the report, the egg hit the rear passenger door, leaving a dent and chipping the paint. The victim said he had not seen who threw the egg. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report. APRIL 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A deputy from the PBSO substation in Wellington was dispatched to a home on Forest Club Drive early last Sunday morning regarding a suspicious incident. According to a PBSO report, someone called the substation to anonymously report that one of the residents was shooting paintballs, pointing a rifle out the front door and possibly bleeding. The deputy made contact with the residentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s roommate, who said that he was in his bedroom asleep. The roommate denied that anyone had been outside with a rifle, but said they were shooting paintballs in the apartment because theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d lost their security deposit. According to the report, the deputy attempted to make contact with the resident, but was unable to. PBSOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s SWAT unit responded and deployed a robot to make contact and do a welfare check. According to the report, there were no signs of blood or weapons in the apartment. The robot was able to make announcements, and the resident in question came out of his bedroom, knocked the robot over and returned to his bedroom. According to the report, the deputy believed the resident was not injured, but noted that he refused to leave his home. Because no crime was committed, no arrests were made. There was no further information available at the time of the report. APRIL 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A deputy from the PBSOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was dispatched to the south entrance of the J.W. Corbet Wildlife Management Area last Sunday morning regarding a stolen vehicle. According to a PBSO report, the victim parked his red 2004 Ford F-250 in the area while he was camping with a large group of people. When he went to leave at approximately 3:30 a.m., he discovered that his truck was missing. The victim had his keys, but noted that there was a spare key in the glove box and the back window was left unsecured. According to the report, the victimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 20-gauge Remington shotgun was also in the truck at the time. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report. APRIL 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A Wellington resident called the PBSO substation in Wellington last Sunday to report a case of fraud. According to a PBSO report, the victim attempted to sell his two iPhone 4s cell phones online and received counterfeit money in return. According to the report, the victim received a call from a man who was interested in the phones and agreed to meet him at the McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on State Road 7 at approximately 9:30 See BLOTTER, page 18

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Wellington Council OKs More Money For SR 7 Lobbying Efforts

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report Members of the Wellington Village Council voted unanimously Tuesday to kick in an additional $5,000 to support lobbying efforts for the State Road 7 extension. Last month, the Western Communities Council retained the law firm of Lewis, Longman & Walker to lobby in support of the extension to Northlake Blvd. at the state and national levels, Village Manager Paul Schofield explained. The City of West Palm Beach — whose mayor resides in the nearby Ibis community — has been lobbying state and national agencies to stop the project. Wellington, along with other area communities, agreed last year to spend an initial $5,000 toward a lobbyist.

“The Western Communities Council has asked that members contribute $10,000,” Schofield said. “We have already approved $5,000. This would be an additional $5,000.” The Village of Royal Palm Beach and the Indian Trail Improvement District have already pledged to support the funding. “State Road 7 is important, and we’re recommending approval,” Schofield said. Councilwoman Anne Gerwig said the extension is important to the community. “I think it’s worth this amount of support, maybe more,” she said. “It’s not just a quality of life issue, it’s a safety issue. Getting that corridor open is something we should all be supporting.”

Councilman Matt Willhite agreed. “This proposal has been on the books for approximately 40 years,” he said. “It has come to more light since some municipalities have annexed in other areas. Now they’re concerned about water quality.” But Northlake Blvd. already runs through the natural area that stores water for West Palm Beach, he said. “The argument that it’s somehow going to contaminate the City of West Palm Beach’s water supply is false,” he said. “All you have to do is drive down Okeechobee Blvd. east of I-95 and you’re driving through the same water resource they’re concerned about.” Getting the extension will be

a benefit to Wellington, Willhite said. “It will help with the traffic and hopefully attract more businesses,” he said. “During a time of emergency, it will be a way for traffic to head north. It will help in a multitude of areas. To sit back and have it dictated to us what is going on in our own community is inappropriate. I will support this.” Considering the amount of money West Palm Beach has spent on lobbying, Willhite said the Western Communities Council needs to put forward a strong effort. “Ten thousand dollars is nothing for Wellington to put into this when other communities are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to fight this,” he said. “Hopefully we’ll be successful in this challenge.”

During public comment, former County Commissioner Ken Adams noted that he was chairman of the Palm Beach County Commission when plans for the Ibis community were first proposed. “Each property owner, before they could get their building permit, had to sign an agreement that they knew this road was coming... and that they would not object to it,” he said. “That was a requirement for the project being built.” The need for the extension became clear after Hurricane Andrew, Adams said. “One of the things that the governor noted was that I-95 and the turnpike were simply a parking lot,” he said. “As far as you could see in either direction, there

wasn’t a thing moving. The only movement we saw was a smaller road on the west side of the county, going northward.” Now, he said, property owners have gone back on their pledge. “The NIMBY factor is alive and well,” Adams said. “This road does not belong to Ibis. It never did, and I hope this council will do everything in its power to see that it’s extended.” Resident Bart Novak said the council should be wary of the planned Avenir project to the north, which could use the SR7 extension as an outlet for more development. “We need to think about that,” he said. Willhite made the motion to approve the measure, which passed unanimously.

Wellington Scout Troop Collecting Supplies For Foster Children

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington Boy Scout Troop 125 will be delivering donation bags to local neighborhoods on Saturday, April 12 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations are being collected for the Foster & Adoptive Parents Association of Palm Beach County, a group that provides a safe home for children who have entered the foster care system for reasons such as abuse, neglect and abandonment. The requested donation items are new socks and underwear, as those are the biggest need. Other optional items include deodorant, body wash and luggage. Volunteers from the troop of 50 boys will be leaving about 1,000 bags out for residents to donate items. The bags will then be collected on Saturday, April 26 from 8 a.m.

to 2 p.m. The bags will be gathered at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, located at 12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd. in Wellington, where individuals can drop off their bags between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. outside in the parking lot. If you did not receive a bag, you can still donate. The project began when scout Dwight Smith heard about the organization from his parents and decided to make helping the Foster & Adoptive Parents Association of Palm Beach County the focus of one of his requirements needed to advance from Life Scout to Eagle Scout. “I had no idea people were experiencing these kinds of things in the world,” Smith said. “Even just regular people at school, I’m sure they wouldn’t realize people are going through these things. Even though it’s so simple, to provide them with clothing, it’s surprising

that they’re low on such basic necessities. I thought that I should help.” Arlene Smith, Dwight’s mother, is thrilled with his project choice. “I like it because there’s a great need, and we didn’t realize there was such a great need for underwear for children,” she said. “It’s not just little children — it’s up to 18 years old in foster homes. He’s doing something for other children, which is good.” The Boy Scouts of America are always looking for suggestions for projects, and nonprofit organizations are welcome to contact Jenny Blickle, the Everglades District advancement chair for the Gulf Stream Council of the Boy Scouts of America, if there is a need that may be suitable to an Eagle Scout project. “One of the requirements in going for his Eagle rank is to plan,

develop and lead a service project for a qualified beneficiary that is of significant effort,” Blickle said. “Boy Scouts always do acts of service, and they don’t do it for the recognition, they do it to help others.” Upon learning about the Foster & Adoptive Parents Association of Palm Beach County, Smith has become aware of the foster system and the hardships that others go through. If nothing else, he requests that individuals visit www.fapapbc.org to learn more about the organization and see how they can help. For additional information about Smith’s project, or to have your bag picked up, call (561) 4295085 or e-mail dwight.smith20@ yahoo.com. To learn more about Troop 125, visit www.troop125.net. To contact Blickle with project suggestions, call (561) 271-0157.

Scout Dwight Smith is organizing the collection project.

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Opponents Concerned Express Rail Project Part Of ‘Seven50’ Plan

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report A report by Royal Palm Beach Councilman Jeff Hmara on the state’s proposed All Aboard Florida express passenger railroad from Miami to Orlando drew discussion on whether the plan is related to the controversial Seven50 plan. Opponents have criticized the Seven50 plan spearheaded by the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council and financed with a $4 million federal grant, claiming that the plan is an attempt to take away the land-use authority of local officials. At the Royal Palm Beach Village Council’s April 3 meeting, Hmara said he attended a meeting of the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council on March 21, where members heard an update

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continued from page 1 a list of items we were supposed to evaluate, and we never did that.” Rockett also wanted to refer the RFP discussion to the Finance Advisory & Audit Committee for its input before a final format is reached. Town Attorney Mike Cirullo pointed out that Loxahatchee Groves does not have to go through an RFP process if it chooses to renew the Underwood contract. Rockett said one option he wanted to consider was for the town to have employees rather than a management firm. “I think in the past we have

on the All Aboard Florida project and engaged in a long discussion. “We also heard from 26 citizens who spoke about their concerns, and some actually had some positive views on the subject,” Hmara said. “You can imagine that some of the concerns are the crossings, the costs and things like quiet zones.” Hmara explained that All Aboard Florida is an express train idea of the Florida East Coast Railway to provide rapid transit from Miami to Orlando running 32 trains a day. “Why would we care in Royal Palm Beach? There are probably a lot of reasons,” he said. “From a positive point of view, it does bring additional tourist traffic and economic benefit that could trickle over to us as well. And I

don’t know about you, but I cross over that track a couple of times a day. There are tradeoffs in any of these major activities, and certainly this one will continue to be discussed.” Hmara pointed out that Florida East Coast Industries has conducted several public meetings. “They have shown their willingness to engage the public on this, so hopefully we will be able to find a good middle of the road before all is said and done on it,” he said. Laurel Bennett, an unsuccessful candidate in the last mayoral election, asked whether All Aboard Florida is tied to the Seven50 plan. “I know they are closely related,” she said. Hmara said an alleged connection between All Aboard Florida and the Seven50 plan was among

comments made by members of the public at the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council meeting. “I don’t know if there is a direct connection,” he said. “I can see how people might draw a conclusion like that, but from my point of view, I don’t know that there is that connection.” Councilman Fred Pinto said the All Aboard Florida issue has been going on for about eight years, and the Seven50 plan is not nearly that old. “I don’t know if you remember a few years back when Gov. [Rick] Scott first took office, he turned down a $2.4 billion grant that was going to support the [high-speed rail] initiative,” Pinto said. “It has since been revived, and there has been fairly active participation

from the private sector to get it revived, so it really preceded the Seven50 plan as we know it.” Nevertheless, transportation planning is one of the key facets of Seven50. “Let’s face it, transportation requirements are a regional issue, particularly on the rail requirement,” Pinto said. “This is a multi-regional initiative, but in reality, this was happening before the Seven50 issue really got going.” According to the All Aboard Florida web site, www.allaboard florida.com, the privately operated service would provide a convenient, environmentally friendly and cost-effective way to travel between South Florida and Central Florida. The new route will feature

passenger service along the existing Florida East Coast Railway corridor between Miami and the Space Coast, and the creation of new tracks into Central Florida. Stations are currently planned for the downtowns of Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and a future intermodal station at Orlando International Airport, which recently received $214 million from the state for a people mover project. The Seven50 began in June 2009 in a joint effort between federal, state and regional agencies to create interagency partnerships that would support regions committed to working collaboratively across jurisdictional boundaries to create regional plans for sustainable development, according to its web site, www.seven50.org.

shied away from that for a number of reasons,” he said. “I think one of our big reasons was how big the cost would be. The other thing that bothers me, and I think you are all aware of it, is we have a contract for certain services that is not being entirely done, but we are paying for additional services that have come up. We need to have a contract that says, ‘This is what the services are,’ and they are provided.” Councilman Ron Jarriel said he would like to hold off on a final decision until the finance committee discusses the contract and asked Cirullo about the timeline for issuing an RFP. “If we discuss this at our next meeting, do we still have time to do what needs to be done?” he asked Cirullo said that there is still plenty of time. “You would want to have it

completed, I think 60 days before, so that you have some time to have a contract in place,” he said. “I think the first decision the council has to make is if you are going to go forward with the process or do you want to assess their contract right now. You don’t have to make that decision with any finality, but I think that is what your basic first question should be.” If the council decides to go with an RFP, Cirullo recommended workshops to go through the contract line by line. Underwood CFO and partner Perla Underwood pointed out that when they were hired, it was a week before the beginning of the new fiscal year. “Just from a perspective of a new company coming in, when we walked in, there were no checks, there were no credit cards,” Underwood said.

“You need to give a new company coming in a little bit more time, and you probably need a little bit of an overlap, not too much, but you can’t come in at the last meeting in September and approve a contract with a company that’s going to walk in, and you’re supposed to start it running.” Underwood added that she had a list of items that are not in the current RFP that should be, and other items such as mandatory attendance of committee meetings by the manager that she felt were a waste of time that take away from time he could be in the office. “Some of those meetings aren’t necessary for staff to be at,” she said. “You have a list of meetings that you would never consider going to, but they are required for the town officer.” Underwood added that the management company had pur-

sued a newsletter by sending out questionnaires to all the residents. “The last time the council asked, we put out a postcard to all the citizens asking what would they want to see. Out of 3,100 postcards we sent out, we received 26 responses, and most of them were from the people right here,” she said. “And there was no consensus. I couldn’t even get five people to agree on once a year.” Underwood added that she would like to see specifics on portions of the current RFP that the management company had not complied with. “That would be something useful, but if you’re going to make a change, and that would be your prerogative, you need to give yourself a little bit more time,” she said. Cirullo said they would have ample time to delay a decision until the April 15 meeting, and

still provide time for a transition. Rockett said he appreciated Underwood’s comments and would welcome any additional items she had to discuss, adding that he did not necessarily favor a management change but wanted to start the conversation with ample time for a change if that should happen. “If there is no change made, there’s no change made, but if there is one, you have the opportunity to see the company,” he said. “We really need to start the process, and that’s why I brought it up at this point in time.” Browning said he did not favor a change in management. “I don’t like changing,” he said. “I didn’t vote for a change last time. At the same time, I don’t want it to appear that you’re not going to be here next year, so that’s what my concerns are.”

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Jazz Concert Set For April 26

The Wellington High School and Wellington Landings Middle School jazz bands will perform at “Jazz Under the Stars” during the second annual Spring Concert/ Scholarship Benefit and Bake Sale to be held at the Wellington Amphitheater on Saturday, April 26. Performances start at 7 p.m. Admission is free, however the Wolverine Band Booster Association will be collecting donations to benefit summer music and auxiliary camps, as well as for the Erin Fernandez Memorial Scholarship Fund. Various baked goods will also be available for purchase during the evening. For more information, call Joe Piconcelli at (561) 791-4756.

Wellington Egg Hunt April 19

The Wellington Preservation Coalition and the Jacobs family join the Village of Wellington to sponsor the 2014 Easter Egg Hunt. The event has become a village tradition over the years, and that tradition will continue on Saturday, April 19 starting at 10 a.m. at

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the Village Park softball fields on Pierson Road. The event has grown each year, with about 3,000 participants expected. “There will be 40,000 eggs hidden between the four fields, each filled with toys and candy,” said Tom Wenham, executive director of the Wellington Preservation Coalition. “We are pleased to help the village sponsor this important event, and we absolutely love to see the old-fashioned traditions continue in our village.” The Egg Hunt will be divided into four age groups: ages 2 and under, ages 3 to 4, ages 5 to 7 and ages 8 to 10. At each egg hunt, two eggs will have a pink bunny ticket inside, indicating a special prize. Families are encouraged to arrive early as traffic congestion may occur. Other event sponsors include Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool and Premier Family Health & Wellness.

Family Night At PDQ April 13

On Sunday, April 13 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Wellington PDQ will be hosting a family night to benefit the Wellington Colts Orange 12U Team. The restaurant

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Volunteers Needed For The Great American Cleanup April 26

Wellington is calling on its residents to roll up their sleeves and make a difference in the community through the Great American Cleanup. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, volunteers will be picking up trash and loose litter along Greenbriar Blvd. and Greenview Shores Blvd., and in the Folkestone/Yarmouth community. Water, lunch and t-shirts will be supplied to those participating by Wellington and its partners Ultima Fitness, the Mall at Wellington Green, Jet Hauling, Tara Management and the Wellington Interfaith Group. To register, visit www.welling tonfl.gov and click on the “Great American Cleanup” icon in the scrolling events section and download the volunteer application form. Completed forms can be returned to the Community Services Office at 1100 Wellington Trace,

or participants can scan and e-mail the form to Community Programs Manager Scott Campbell at scampbell@wellingtonfl.gov. Volunteer registration forms can also be completed on site the day of the event. For more information, call Campbell at (561) 791-4105.

Quarter Auction In RPB April 16

There will be a Quarter Auction raising money for Blooming With Autism on Wednesday, April 16 at 6 p.m. in the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. Food will be available for purchase, and the event is open to the public. Bidding paddles are $2, and bids are a quarter. The auction begins at 7 p.m. For more information, call Julie Bryant at (561) 797-1501.

Wellington Children’s Theatre Shows

The Wellington Children’s Theatre is presenting two shows this month. Les Miserables will be performed on Friday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, April 12 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, April 13 at

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3 p.m. Tickets are $19 for adults and $12 for children. Disney’s Sleeping Beauty will be presented by the Junior Musical Theatre Workshop on Saturday, April 19 at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $14 for adults and $8 for children. Both shows will be performed at Palms West Alliance Church, located at 16401 Southern Blvd. For more information, call (561) 223-1928 or visit www.wellington childrenstheatre.com.

Celebrate Earth Day At The Amphitheater

Join Wellington in celebrating Earth Day and Arbor Day on Sunday, April 27 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). The first 250 guests will receive free reusable bags. In addition, there will be a face painter and coloring murals for the kids, as well as local vendors who will be conducting presentations on earth-friendly products, and free samples of seedlings and wildflower seeds. The family-friendly event will feature a concert by the popular band Viva and demonstrations

by Whole Foods Market, Bee Understanding, proper pruning techniques and information about greening your home, along with a special appearance by the Muck Monster of the Lake Worth Lagoon. For more information, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

Spring Fair At St. Peter’s April 12

St. Peter’s United Methodist Church Child Enrichment Center will hold its annual Spring Fair on Saturday, April 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd. in Wellington. The theme of this year’s fair is “God’s Love Shines Bright.” There will be a silent auction including items like golf foursomes, restaurant gift cards, Disney tickets, Sea World tickets, Aquatica tickets and more. Activities include bounce houses, a rock wall, a bungee trampoline, a trackless train, pony rides, a petting zoo, an iPad 2 raffle, food, a bake sale and vendor booths. Wrist bands are available for pre-sale at the preschool office for $15 in advance, and $20 on the day of the event. For more info., call (561) 798-3286.

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WELLINGTON GARDEN CLUB HOSTS ‘SECRET GARDENS OF WELLINGTON’ WALK The Wellington Garden Club held its seventh biennial “Secret Gardens of Wellington” garden walk on Saturday, April 5. Guests were able to visit and explore several stunning gardens throughout the day. There were also plants for sale, refreshments, garden art, PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER raffles and more. For more about the club, visit www.wellingtongardenclub.org.

(Front row) Marilyn Rosen, Susan Hillson and Joan Kaplan; (back row) Sue Millard, Christine Biscoglio, Barbara Hadsell, Deb Russell and Joyce Smith.

Doreen Baxter, Candy Abdella, Mary Ann Hesser, Grace Essery, Allison DesJardins, Linda and Gianna DeSanti, Eve Essery, Donna Guibord, Stormi Bivin, Beth Stewart and Mary Dexler.

Johanna Payot, Roxanne Henry and Alejandra Vicente enjoy Roxanne’s gazebo.

Suzanne Rares, Barbara Anne Woosley, Mary Anne Greely and Sue Millard with some bougainvilleas.

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Brenda Solomon with a bougainvillea and a digitalis foxglove.

Ian Hooper, Renny Reynolds, Brenda Amerson and Joyce and Gerald Moore enjoy one of the gardens.

YOUNG AT HEART CLUB HOSTS MONTHLY LUNCH AT RPB CULTURAL CENTER

The Young at Heart Club held its monthly luncheon on April 4 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. Coquettes and Company, a senior dance group, entertained the guests with colorful costumes and tap dance routines. For more info., call (561) 790-5149. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Decorating committee members Maryann Robinson, Roberta Hennessy, Berit Hogan and Lenora Messina.

Coquettes and Company dancers perform for the crowd.

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Barb Matias Named PBSC’s HR Director

Barb Matias has been named the new executive director of human resources for Palm Beach State College. Matias, who has served as the interim executive director since last August, was selected after a national search that drew 118 applicants. She replaces Dr. Ellen Grace, who recently retired. Matias, a Wellington resident, began working at the college in 2003 as a human resources generalist. She was promoted to senior human resources generalist in 2006 and promoted later that year to manager of human resource programs. In 2011, she

was named assistant director for human resources, safety and risk. “I am delighted for the opportunity to serve our employees with creative solutions and services,’’ Matias said. “The Palm Beach State College team is committed to employee engagement and development. Together, we will continue to foster innovative employee programs that align with the college’s strategic goals.” Prior to joining Palm Beach State College, Matias worked as a human resources generalist at Eastern Medical Supply in Lake Worth. Before that, she worked as a human resources representative

for the Robert Plan Corporation in Bethpage, N.Y. She holds a bachelor’s degree in human resources management and labor relations from the New York Institute of Technology in Central Islip and a master’s degree in hotel and restaurant administration from the New York Institute of Technology in Old Westbury. She is a member of the Society of Human Resources Management, the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources, the American Society for Training and Development and the Human Resources Council of Florida Colleges.

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Rotarian Robert Rebennack Honored For 60 Years Of Perfect Attendance Rotarian Robert “Bob” Rebennack was recently honored by the Rotary Club of Wellington for 60 years of perfect attendance. Rebennack is a full-time member of the Rotary Club of Kingston, Penn., but spends his winter months in Wellington. According to the bylaws of Rotary International, a member gets credit for attendance at any (Left, L-R) Wellington Rotary Club President Larry Kemp, Bob Rebennack, former Wellington Mayor Dr. Carmine Priore and Wellington Rotary Vice President Donald Gross.

other Rotary Club in the world as long it is verified by the hosting club. The member then submits the attendance form to his home club to make sure he gets attendance credit. Rebennack and his wife Ann have wintered in Wellington for more than 30 years. He was involved early on in the founding of the Rotary Club of Wellington in the 1980s. He has also been very involved in the community of Wellington since then. He received a plaque from President Larry Kemp at the club’s fellowship dinner at the Wanderers Club on Thursday, March 28.

Local Band Dirty Skirty Releases Second Album

After a four-year hiatus, the band Dirty Skirty is back in action and better than ever with its second album, Rebel. The group’s debut album Long Live Rock ’N’ Roll was released in 2010 and was supposed to be the band’s curtain call. However, after a few rock sites heard about the band from underground fans around the globe, sales boomed. With no label, marketing or tour to support their first album, Dirty Skirty still sold more than 2,000 physical units and had more than 25,000 digital downloads. It was also voted No. 6 rock album of the year by www.sleazeroxx.com. With Rebel, the men bring the kind of steady strut you would expect from Aerosmith or the Stones. Featuring rock anthems

“Devil Dancer” and “My Way or the Highway,” the record stands up to what the big national acts are putting out, with 11 punchy tracks of sweaty rock ’n’ roll. On Sunday, April 27, the band will hold an album release party at Propaganda in Lake Worth. Doors open at 5 p.m. with the show ending at 8 p.m. Singer Luke Stephens graduated from Wellington High School in 2000 before attending Ohio State University and Florida State University. By day, he teaches tennis. He is also the group’s predominate songwriter. Stay up to date with the band at www.dirtyskirty.com, where you can also purchase Rebel directly from the band, or it can be purchased at Top 5 Records, 10 J St., Lake Worth.

Singer Luke Stephens and bassist Evan Garnell of Dirty Skirty.

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Rotary Donates To Kids Cancer Center

Many members of the Wellington Rotary Club attended a tour of the Kids Cancer Center in Royal Palm Beach on Monday, March 31. Executive Director Michele Boyle gave the members a tour and explained what the center does for children who are diagnosed with cancer. The center works in conjunction with Palms West Hospital to let the child’s family understand about the journey they are about to embark on. This includes treatment information, insurance assistance and other services to make the situation easier to understand. It also serves as a recreation center for the children and their siblings as they deal with the diagnosis. The center has just set up a Nutrition Kitchen to help the children

understand how to eat healthy and give them the opportunity to prepare healthy meals and snacks. The club donated three fruit and vegetable juicers, a convection oven and other items to help the staff and children more effectively prepare healthy food and snacks, which will help with their treatments. The club also presented the center with a “Four Way Test Plaque,” which embodies the principles that Rotarians follow on a daily basis. The kids at the center also presented the Rotarians with a certificate of thanks for the gifts they received. A commemorative plaque stating that the Nutrition Center was donated by the Rotary Club of Wellington will be presented at a later date.

Carranza Completes Training

Air Force Airman Sylvia L. Carranza recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate’s degree in applied science through the Community College of the Air Force. Carranza is the daughter of Ann and Douglas Carranza of Lake Worth. She is a 2010 graduate of Park Vista High School.

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4-H SEA CAMP CLUB LEARNS ABOUT SCIENCE

The Wellington Elementary 4-H Sea Camp Club consists of fourth graders who are interested in learning about ecology, marine life and saving the environment. They meet every other week after school. The club is run by Media Specialist Cathy West and fifth-grade teacher Jessica Myerscough. The club has been in existence for more than 25 years. Members are looking forward to an exciting three-day snorkeling adventure that will take place on May 30. Shown here is 4-H speaker Amy Teerman discussing the differences and similarities of sea animals with the fourth graders.

WHS Chorus To Perform At Lincoln Center May 10

Wellington High School Principal Mario Crocetti, along with Chorus Director Bradford Chase, are pleased to announce that the WHS chorus has been invited to perform at the prestigious Lincoln Center in New York City. The group will participate in the New York City premiere performance of Rosephanye Powell’s The Cry of Jeremiah as part of the DCINY Concert Series at 7 p.m.

on Saturday, May 10 at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall. The students’ experience will include two half-days of rehearsals and clinics, culminating in a performance accompanied by the Distinguished Concerts Orchestra with Maestro William Powell on the podium. Tickets for the Lincoln Center performance are available for purchase at www. aboutlincoln center.org.

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Western Pines Students Of The Month

Western Pines Middle School Principal Robert Hatcher is proud to present the students of the month. This month’s students were selected by their social studies teachers as exemplary students in and out of the classroom. Destiny Tindall, a sixth grader, is a hardworking and enthusiastic student. She maintains good grades and has a positive attitude. She is caring toward others and is always offering her help to both teachers and students. Her kindness goes beyond the classroom, with her dedication to volunteering and fundraising for sick children with cancer. Tindall is truly a model student.

Jakob Billane, a seventh grader, has been on the honor roll all year. Billane is respectful of and respected by his classmates. He is incredibly responsible, and classmates often look to him for leadership and assistance. Kristina Michel, an eighth grader, works hard and always has a positive attitude. Her compassionate nature finds Michel consistently helping other classmates. She has been an integral part of the National Junior Honor Society and is emblematic of what a student of the month should be. (Right) Principal Robert Hatcher, Kristina Michel, Destiny Tindall and Jakob Billane.

SRHS Thespians Win At State Tourney

The Seminole Ridge High School thespian troupe spent the last week of March in Tampa at the state drama competition and assessments, attending plays, events and workshops taught by industry standouts from around the nation. SRHS returned with three “Superior” and three “Excellent” awards. Superior winners included: Jaquie Campos, Madison Dickson, Claudia Gonzalez, Devyn Higgs and Fallon McCoy in the one-act play Five Women Wearing the Same Dress; Lisa Chandler, for her monologues from The Catechism of Patty Reed and Naomi in the Living Room; and Campo for the solo musical number “Circus” from Make Me Bad.

Excellent winners included: Kelsie Brown, Aletta Kemp, Alexis Parada, Rosie Perissien, Jessica Quiggle, Gigi Spado, Antonia Sulpizi and Julie Weber, in the large group musical number “She’s in Love” from The Little Mermaid; Devyn Higgs, Aletta Kemp, and Gigi Spado, in the small group musical number “I Know It’s Today” from Shrek; and David Madigan and Jessica Quiggle, for their pantomime “Babysitting.” Ably assisted by stage manager Ashlyn Conerly and assistant manager Brianna Clark, the thespians performed Five Women on the Carol Morsani Hall at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa. • Band Winter Guard Earns

the Gold — The SRHS winter guard, competing against seven area schools March 28-29 at Park Vista High School, earned the title of South Florida Winter Guard Association 2014 Class AA Gold Medal Champions. • Debaters Qualify for Grand Nationals — The SRHS Debate Team had several wins at the Palm Beach Catholic Forensic League competition March 28-29 at William T. Dwyer High School. Jaqueline Campos qualified in dramatic performance; Landen Fresch and Erika Thompson earned a spot as the county’s second alternate team in public forum; and Wayne Selogy qualified in student congress. These students advance to the National Catholic Forensics League’s

Grand National tournament. • Hawk to Attend HOBY — SRHS sophomore Jessica Terkovich has been selected to represent Seminole Ridge at the 2014 South Florida Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar, attending a variety of student leadership conferences at Lynn University. HOBY expects ambassadors to return to school and community prepared to empower others to act, lead by example and strive to excel. The South Florida HOBY Leadership Team is an affiliate of Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership, an international nonprofit organization inspiring and developing youth volunteers dedicated to leadership, service and innovation.

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RPBHS DECA Student Heads To Atlanta

RPBHS DECA students Andrew Ulloa, Kiara Caballero, Kevin Phan, Alisha Laing and Dennis Foley.

Royal Palm Beach High School student Dennis Foley has qualified for the DECA International Competition to be held May 2-7 in Atlanta. Foley placed third in the “Principles of Finance” category at the state conference. The mission of DECA is to prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. Originally, 15 students from Royal Palm Beach High School DECA competed at the District Role Play Competition held at Northwood University in January. Five Wildcat DECA students qualified to compete March 6-9 at

the DECA state conference and competition in Orlando. Students in attendance were Andrew Ulloa, Kiara Caballero, Kevin Phan, Alisha Laing and Dennis Foley. “I am so proud of these students,” RPBHS DECA advisor James Minear said. DECA is organized into two student divisions each with programs designed to address the learning styles, interest and focus of its members. The high school division includes 190,000 members in 3,500 schools. The collegiate division, formerly known as Delta Epsilon Chi, includes more than 15,000 members in 200 colleges and universities.

Osceola Creek Scholar-Athletes Honored

Osceola Creek Middle School recently announced the recipients of its Scholar-Athlete Award for March. The award is sponsored by the school police and honors varsity athletes who also excel in academics, effort, behavior and school spirit, and serve as role models for others. This month’s honorees carry high grade point averages, as well as play varsity sports. Boys basketball honored Adrian Cabrera, 14, an eighth grader. “My scholar-athlete for March is Adrian Cabrera,” coach Pete Pagliaro said. “He has achieved a 4.78 grade point average while playing for the school’s boys basketball team. He is also a member of the National Junior Honor Society. Adrian displays leadership on and off the court and has been a role model for our younger players.” Cabrera wants to attend the University of Florida as a prelude to a career as a surgeon. Karie Abel, 12, was honored in girls basketball.

“It is with great pleasure that I nominate Karie Abel for scholar-athlete of the month,” coach Judy DeCosta said. “As a member of the girls softball team, basketball team and track team, she has demonstrated hard work, leadership and determination. Ms. Abel is also a student in the culinary program. Most importantly, Ms. Abel strives for excellence on and off the court. Karie also demonstrates outstanding sportsmanship and kindness towards others.” Abel, a seventh grader, has perfect attendance and is a straight-A student with a 5.17 GPA due to her numerous Advanced Placement courses. As a sixth grader, she achieved the Outstanding Percussionist award in band. She hopes to attend the University of Florida, as a precursor to a career in paleontology. Nalani Starcher was honored for girls soccer. “Nalani is an outstanding person on and off the field,” coach Tony Bugeja said. “She is a very confident and outgoing student.

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NEW HORIZONS DOOR DECORATING CONTEST

New Horizons Elementary School students, staff and parents got in the spirit by participating in a PTA-sponsored door decorating contest. Classroom doors and windows were adorned with a western theme. Josie Sutton’s first-graders won first prize by creating wanted posters with their pictures and character traits they exemplify. Shown here are Sutton and her class showing off their prize-winning display.

Principal Nicole Daly, Karie Abel, Adrian Cabrera, Nalani Starcher and Officer Sandy Molenda. Her fellow students look to her for of the Year as a seventh grader. guidance. She is always setting the Starcher wants to stay in Florida example and will truly be missed at for college and is leaning toward Osceola. She is going to be a com- FSU or FAU, followed by a career munity leader one of these days.” as a pediatric dentist. Starcher is carrying a 5.13 GPA Supporting the program are and has perfect attendance. In Subway, Domino’s Pizza and addition to soccer, she is also a Burger King, located at Semmember of the school’s track and inole Pratt Whitney Road and volleyball teams, and is a member Orange Blvd., and Dairy Queen of the Coats for Kids Club. She at Royal Palm Beach Blvd. and was honored with the Principal’s Okeechobee Blvd., which donated Award and was the Female Athlete free food coupons.

The Wellington High School based on the novel The Man Who revolves around an unassuming If not, the money goes to the UniPerforming Arts Department is Broke The Bank At Monte Carlo English shoe salesman who is versal Dog Home of Brooklyn, or presenting the hit off-Broadway by Michael Butterworth, Lucky forced to take the embalmed body perhaps his uncle’s gun-toting ex. musical Lucky Stiff through Sat- Stiff is an offbeat, hilarious mur- of his recently murdered uncle on Tickets are available for the urday, April 12 at the school’s der mystery farce complete with a vacation to Monte Carlo. show and cost $12 for adults and theater. Should he succeed in passing his $8 for students. For more informamistaken identities, six million From the creative team of Lynn dollars worth of diamonds and a uncle off as alive, Harry Wither- tion, or to purchase tickets, visit Aherns and Stephen Flaherty, and corpse in a wheelchair. The story spoon stands to inherit $6 million. www.whsdramaclub.com. Send school news items to: The Town-Crier Newspaper, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 31, Wellington, FL 33414. Fax: (561) 793-6090. E-mail: news@goTownCrier.com.

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Wellington Elementary School kindergarten classes were visited Tuesday, April 1 by Alessio Verrelli and Marussa Migdal, students at Palm Beach Central High School, as a part of the Junior Achievement program. The representatives read stories and performed hands-on activities with the students. Students put vegetable stickers in a garden, learned about the value of money and placed coins in their banks. The volunteers gave the students a chance to share about themselves through writing, drawing and speaking. Shown here is kindergarten teacher Stephanie Morrison and her class with Junior Achievement representatives Alessio Verrelli and Marussa Migdal.

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I Become A Kid Again Whenever I’m Home To Visit My Parents

I flew to Wisconsin last weekend for my father’s 85th birthday. I’ve known him since he was in his mid-20s. In fact, except for mom, I’ve known him longer than any other living human being. I love to visit him because, fortunately, he’s exactly the same guy I’ve always known. Of course, I have changed dramatically. I’ve grown up physically, matured mentally and have almost super-human powers due to the vast amount of street smarts and book knowledge I’ve accumulated over the years. Right? Wrong. The smartest people in the world are those who provide for others exactly what those “others” need. In my case, I need my dad. And he knows it.

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The Sonic BOOMER He will say things like, “Do you need any help doing your taxes, Debbie? How are your investments going? What’s the housing situation like where you live?” Then he will ask his grandchildren questions geared to their interests. “What’s up with the job? I heard you’re up for a promotion. Well, you’ve always been sharp,

so it’s only a matter of time. And, say, is that a new car you’re driving?” In between doing all this, he will make funny faces at the great-grandchildren or read to them or walk them around the block in their strollers — whatever their age dictates they would appreciate him doing at the time. My mom is 85, too, but it’s different for her. She doesn’t have time to sit around and talk. Yet she is also providing others with everything they need. While dad rules the den, mom is busy making dinner, handing out pre-dinner snacks and telling you where the shampoo is kept... or the towels, Q-tips or phone chargers — whatever we, in our infinite wisdom, have left behind. Mom is the only one

who knows where to find the Sunday newspaper, the Scrabble dictionary and the remote control. My brothers and sister and I always swear we are going to take good care of them while we’re up there — no cooking or housework for mom, no babysitting for dad. It never works out that way. Mom shoos us out of the kitchen, and dad lures us into the den. If we buy any groceries, they repay us. If we brought them anything they requested, they repay us. And heaven forbid we all go out to dinner — they pay for everything. When we leave, they try to reimburse us for rental cars, airport parking and the plane tickets themselves.

To celebrate dad’s birthday, we all went out to dinner, ambushing the waiter in the hallway before he could bring the check to dad. It didn’t matter. Mom still stuffed money into our pockets. (“You can pay for your father’s dinner, but here’s the money for mine — and for my share of his.” She did all the math in her head.) In 2015, mom and dad will have been married for 65 years. We want to throw them a party, but we don’t know how. Our only chance is to guess where they want it, what they want to eat, whom they want to invite and to pay for everything in advance. We ought to be able to pull it off. We’re street smart, well-educated grown-ups. At least until we get there.

The New ‘Captain America’ Movie A Great Summer Blockbuster

Summer is arriving, and we already have blockbusters. Captain America: The Winter Soldier is not only a fun superhero movie, but a thoughtful political thriller. While most movies in the Marvel universe are simply big special-effects shows, this movie also has roots in the conspiracy movies of the 1970s. Some of the dialogue, about a super-state providing freedom by knowing everything about us and selectively applying government violence against those it opposes, could be part of today’s political chatter and provides grounding for all the effects. While the original Captain America fought Nazis during World War II, this one features title character Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) dealing with far more subtle heirs. The leader of the ultra-evil gang behind Nazi research, the dreaded Hydra, had his brain transplanted into a huge computer and is still plotting, leaving us

‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler with whispered phrases of “Hail, Hydra.” His voice (Toby Jones) explains that while humans need leadership, it can’t be forced on them. “They have to be made to want it.” And the convolutions go on. Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson), the operational director of S.H.I.E.L.D., the group dedicated to stamping out bad guys, is attacked by a mob of presumed police in a great set piece. Somehow escaping not only dozens of armed bad guys but a character known as “the Winter Soldier”

(Sebastian Stan), who seems Captain America’s equal in terms of ability, he escapes to Rogers’ apartment, where he is fatally shot. Rogers is blamed, and the chase is on. S.H.I.E.L.D., now led by Alexander Pierce (Robert Redford), is certain that Captain America is a liar and sends waves of people to take him. Rogers, while not understanding why S.H.I.E.L.D. has turned, develops his own allies, and the battle is on. The most effective of his comrades is Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson), the Black Widow, a woman with a checkered past who had chosen to work for S.H.I.E.L.D. While Rogers is still the old-fashioned “good boy” of the WWII era, she is far more sophisticated, more able to deal with shades of gray. He also has Agent Maria Hill (Cobie Smulders), who quietly seems to be able to infiltrate everything. But his best ally turns out to

be Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie), a pilot who had served in the Middle East. Captain America, unlike the rest of the Marvel superheroes, works as part of a team. The cast is excellent. Evans is slowly moving away from the totally black-andwhite world of World War II as his character begins to appreciate and understand the changes in society. His fumbled courtship with the adorable girl next door, who turns out to be Secret Agent 13 (Emily VanCamp), assigned to cover his back, is charming. Johansson walks away with many scenes. Jackson is strong, although mostly one-dimensional in his anger. Redford does much with his part, managing to project waves of sincerity while not living up to his own image. The most interesting of the characters, the former airman, is played wonderfully well by Mackie. While clearly not a superhero (his character uses modern technology for him

to become the Falcon), he injects a spirit of everyman into the proceedings. His was the most rounded of the performances. The cast, unlike in many action films, is diverse: There is a strong female presence and black presence, which adds some reality to the genre. Stan Lee, the Marvel creator, has his best cameo ever. The final confrontation between Captain America and the Winter Soldier, which reveals their long-held connection, was perfectly placed in the middle of the final battle. In summary, we have a really good summer blockbuster that is helped by the fact that it is rooted in today’s paranoia. Arguments from both the left and right wings about the danger of each other’s notions seem to blend in well. Combine that with some great set battle scenes and some good dialogue, and you have a really fun movie event. It is the best movie I have seen in quite a while.

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Alegria Slips Past Flight Options 7-6 In U.S. Open Play At IPC

After the end of the second round of play in the 2014 Maserati U.S. Open Championships, several favorites have begun to emerge. Valiente (2-0) iced a spot at the top of the leader board in its bracket with last Saturday’s 1411 win over Orchard Hill, while Alegria (Julian Mannix, Clemente Zavaleta, Mariano Aguerre and Hilario Ulloa) scored its second consecutive win over Flight Options (Melissa Ganzi, Eduardo Astrada, Miguel Astrada and Alejandro Astrada) to remain the only other undefeated team. In Sunday’s featured match at the International Polo Club Palm Beach, Alegria fended off a late Flight Options rally to secure the 7-6 win. Ulloa converted a 60-yard penalty shot a minute-and-a-half into the opening chukker to make it

1-0. Miguel Astrada answered with a 30-yard penalty goal just two minutes later, making it 1-1. Mannix put Alegria ahead 2-1 with his first goal of the game. Goals from Alejandro Astrada and his older brother Miguel ended the period with Flight Options on the winning end of a 3-2 score. Miguel Astrada and Ulloa traded penalty goals in the opening minutes of the second chukker to make it 4-3. Aguerre tied it at 4-4 with 3:17 left in the chukker. Ulloa scored the final goal of the chukker at the 1:20 mark to give Alegria the lead, 5-4. Mannix blocked a penalty attempt by Flight Options by tapping the ball out of the air and then galloping 260 yards down the field for a goal, making it 6-4. Alejandro Astrada cut the Alegria lead back to a single goal, 6-5, with a goal from the field. The chukker ended

with Alegria in possession of a 6-5 halftime advantage. Goals were scarce in the fifth chukker, with Mannix scoring the only goal on a 90-yard angle shot. With once chukker remaining, Alegria was on top, 7-5. Both defenses turned in stellar performances in the final seven minutes of the game, with Alejandro Astrada cutting the Alegria lead back to a single goal, 7-6, with five minutes left to play. Flight Options pressed the attack, but the Alegria defense held. Alegria went on to record its second consecutive win, 7-6. Mannix and Ulloa scored three goals apiece. Aguerre added a goal for the win. Miguel Astrada and Alejandro Astrada scored three goals each in the Flight Options loss. Mannix earned MVP honors by his voracious offensive efforts

and a solid defensive performance. Miguel Astrada’s Arroba Digital was named Best Playing Pony. Also last Sunday, Audi (Marc Ganzi, Gonzalito Pieres, Rodrigo Andrade and Gonzalo Del Tour) kept its U.S. Open hopes alive earlier in the day by holding on to beat Coca-Cola (Gillian Johnston, Sebastian Merlos, Julio Arellano and Facundo Obregon) 11-10. The victory evens the Audi record at 1-1, with Coca-Cola (1-1) losing their first game of the tournament. Pieres scored six times (four on penalty goals). Andrade was credited with three goals, and Ganzi scored twice for the win. Merlos scored three of his team-high five goals on penalty shots. Johnston and Arellano scored two goals each, and the Coca-Cola team was awarded one goal on a Penalty 1. The 110th Maserati U.S. Open Polo Championship continues

Alegria remains undefeated after two rounds of U.S. Open play.

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this week at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. For more info.,

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YOUNGSTERS BIKE, SWIM & RUN AS WELLINGTON KIDS TRIATHLON RETURNS

The Village of Wellington hosted its annual Kids Triathlon on Sunday, April 6 at the municipal complex. Participants swam, biked and ran their way to better fitness and prizes. Competitors were sorted by age group, and all participants were given a medal for their PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER efforts. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

The Lightning Team participated in the triathlon.

Andy Houchin during the biking portion of the race.

Super Senior Kelly Secrest won first place for the third year in a row.

Kelly Secrest, Logan Castellanos, Abbie Hynes, Josh Arden, Tahlique Smith, Mariano Calderon, Szander Brenner and Anthony Angulo after the triathlon.

Participants with their awards.

Robert Borenius crosses the finish line.

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WELLINGTON POLO SEASON CULMINATES WITH MASERATI U.S. OPEN AT IPC

The 2014 Maserati U.S. Open Polo Championships are in full swing at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. The culmination of Wellington’s winter polo season brings out the crowds ready to see and be seen. The tournament wraps up Sunday, April 20. For more info., visit www.internationalpoloclub.com. Shown here are photos from Sunday, April 6, where a packed house enjoyed an PHOTOGRAPHY BY LILA PHOTO exciting feature match that saw Alegria top Flight Options to win 7-6.

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Alex Sanchez, Casey Flannery, Jennifer Schaet and Trisha Cancilla.

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John and Dianne Couris, Laura and Greg Esposito and Stacey and Ryan Brandt.

Dennis and Felicia Cunningham, Robin Gross and Jamie and Fred Morrill.

Farah Abdulla, Jen Tallman, Diane Hayes and Briya Chandradat.

Polo And Balloon Festival At Gulfstream April 18-20

An event for the entire family is returning to Gulfstream Polo Club (4550 Polo Road, Lake Worth) from Friday, April 18 through Sunday, April 20 at the “Built Ford Tough” Polo and Balloon Festival. Attendees will enjoy a weekend of hot air balloons, polo, music, food, vendors and much more. Admission is a donation to the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund. Each morning, the hot air balloons will take off from the polo field in a mass ascension. Attendees are invited to walk among the six- and seven-story balloons as they inflate and lift off. On Saturday night, the balloons will return to the field for a balloon glow. All of the balloons will be tethered as they light their burners to create an awe-inspiring light show. Festivities also include polo games each

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continued from page 1 believe practices and procedures are important.” During council comments at the end of the meeting, Gerwig called the vote a personal affront. “I think it’s an affront to me personally and an affront to women in general that the three of you would not designate me vice mayor,” she said. “I have served you faithfully

night. A special treat this year is an aviation-themed amusement park with a giant space shuttle slide, climbing walls, a 200-foot-long zip line and much more. Balloon rides are available for $200 per person. Call (803) 652-1181 to schedule a flight. Tether rides are available for $5 per person. On Friday, April 18, six balloons will offer tether rides after the polo game. Due to the popular demand, There will only be 400 tether rides sold. Tickets go on sale at 5 p.m. Balloon pilot Tom Warren will be bringing his wheelchair accessible hot air balloon (one of three in the United States) to fly injured Marines and soldiers. For more info., visit www. poloamerica.com or call (803) 341-3882.

Good Earth Farm Offering Therapy Program Good Earth Farm in Loxahatchee Groves is offering animalassisted therapy for children and seniors this spring and summer on Mondays and Tuesdays, with specially trained coaches and mini horses. The farm offered the program last summer to a great response. The cost is just $20 and a bag of carrots or apples for 45 minutes of work with a mini horse. Kids love it and have a wonder-

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Committee asked the [Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office] if they would chase us down in a helicopter to enforce the ordinance. They won’t. Is this really how we want to spend our money?” During public comment, not one of the roughly 30 residents who spoke or turned in comment cards supported the ordinance. Committee Member Dr. Kristy Lund said Wellington hasn’t shown a need for the ordinance.

“There have been no complaints, and the community is already being policed by the FAA and its own regulations,” she said. “I don’t see a need for this.” Committee Vice Chair Michael Whitlow agreed. “I think this is absolutely unnecessary,” he said. “You do a fabulous job taking care of yourselves through the HOA and FAA rules and regulations. I see no reason to approve this. I just see it

as a staff-driven thing that is of no value whatsoever.” Committee Member Carlos Arellano said he did not want to see the ordinance come before the committee again. “I’ve opposed this from the beginning,” he said. “If you like airplanes, you move to the Aero Club. If you don’t like them, you can move into the horse country. If you don’t like horse country, move to Miami.”

in this village. I would think you’d be smarter than this, to declare war on me and to declare war on women up here. It’s a really bad precedent to set.” Greene said he was “taken aback” by the nomination. “I’m flattered,” he said. “I don’t think there has been any attempt to start a war or continue a war that started two elections ago,” he said. “I don’t believe this was an affront to women, and I think by saying that comment... it’s like throwing out the race card. I think it’s really unprofessional, and I’m insulted by it. I think the people deserve better than that.”

Coates said he believed Wellington’s customs were more important than politics. “If we just willy-nilly dispense with them, we do a disservice to this community and we create tension and acrimony where it normally needn’t occur,” he said. He pointed out that Margolis, Willhite and Greene all will stand for election in two years, while he and Gerwig secured four-year terms last month. “One thing that is for certain is that Anne and I will be here two years from now,” he said. “I commit to you now that in two years, Anne, when you and I are still here,

I will speak first and nominate you as vice mayor.” Although Wellington has made efforts to heal a rift in the community caused by the 2012 election, Coates said he did not believe the council was any closer to that goal. “To dispense with custom because of political differences sets a bad precedent for this community that continues to put salt into the wounds that we’ve had to deal with for the past two years,” he said. “I would have hoped we had gotten past that, but tonight’s meeting tells me we may not be any further along to healing than we were two years ago.”

continued from page 1 schedule are rain and that the roads were built over a period of 40 years in a nonlinear pattern. “You had intense periods of when these roadways were constructed,” Marsh said. “That means when we come back to resurface them, 20 years later, you’re going to have these peaks of resurfacing, and then you’re going to have these valleys of resurfacing.” Councilman Jeff Hmara said that since the roads had not yet been budgeted, there was no definite timetable for resurfacing until council members discuss the capital improvements portion of the budget.

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continued from page 6 p.m. The suspect gave him three $100 bills for the phones. According to the report, the victim believed something was wrong with the money but was intimidated by the man, who had several tattoos on his face. When the victim returned home, one of the bills got wet and its ink began to run. There was no further information available at the time of the report. APRIL 7 — A resident of Royal Ascot Estates called the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation

ful experience working with the small horses. Seniors have been known to get rid of depression and loneliness when working with them. The mini horses are also great for clients with physical challenges; they work well around wheelchairs. Make an appointment by calling (561) 792-2666. Learn more about Good Earth Farm at www. goodearthfarm.info. Marsh added that going beyond five years is difficult and that extreme rain events will cause unanticipated damage to roadways. “With the five-year plan, you can smooth out the curve where you have those intense periods of resurfacing, and we’ll look to do that,” he said. Hmara asked that the five-year road plan be posted on the village’s web site when it is finalized. Councilman Fred Pinto added that the five-year plan is a “perpetual” plan, meaning that another year is posted at the end of each year. Marsh said making the videos gave the village a permanent document of the roadways. “If we have another Tropical Storm Isaac event, we can prove to FEMA that the road was in good condition prior to that, and you can get reimbursement for that,” he said.

Monday evening to report a case of vandalism. According to a PBSO report, someone smashed two of the lights off his fence post, shattering them. The lights appeared to be intentionally smashed, and there was no other damage to the fence to suggest it had been a traffic accident. According to the report, similar incidents have happened to the victim’s property, and a neighbor recently had lights smashed. The damage was estimated at $90. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

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ROYAL PALM BEACH RELAY RAISES MONEY FOR AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

The American Cancer Society’s Royal Palm Beach Relay for Life was held April 5 and 6 at Royal Palm Beach High School. There were team tents around the track selling food and merchandise to raise money, as well as refreshments, games and more. Survivors were honored, and a luminaria ceremony was held at dusk to remember those who lost their cancer battle. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

The Island Runners team.

Pam Cinilia with H.L. Johnson Elementary School Principal Dr. Patti Lucas.

The Your Bosom Buddies II team.

The CAFCI team with Mayor Matty Mattioli.

Nixie and RPB Councilman David Swift with Event Co-chair Rob Hill.

RPB Councilman Jeff and Carolyn Hmara with CAFCI team members Genieve White, Hope Francis, Henworth Ferguson and Nova Brown.

BARRETT JACKSON CRUISE-IN BRINGS CLASSIC CARS TO WAYNE AKERS FORD The Barrett Jackson Cruise-In was held Saturday, April 5 at Wayne Akers Ford. Car enthusiasts brought their classic cars, hot rods and custom cars to be judged by Barrett Jackson, and three winners received trophies. There was also a People’s Choice Award. The event kicked off the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction at the South Florida Fairgrounds set for April 11-13. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Tropy winner Russell and Chase Drummond with their 1970 1/2 Chevy Camaro Z28.

People’s Choice Award winner Paul Fusaro.

Jason Rollins gave a trophy to Gary Williams for his 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500.

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The Perfect Match Polo and Brunch

Experience the energy of world-class polo and brunch at the International Polo Club. Delicious food, champagne, celebrity sightings, music, fashion and, of course, polo. Every Sunday at 3 p.m. through April 20 The Pavilion opens at 2 p.m.

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Steve Lisi Breathes New Life Into Worn Saddles

Steve Lisi of Twin Oaks Saddlery is in his 25th continuous year of business repairing saddles and creating leather goods. He got started by repairing his children’s saddles. “I was always good with fixing things,” Lisi said. Ellen Rosenberg’s Column, Page 25

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WHS Lacrosse Team Bests Cardinal Newman 15-2

The Wellington High School boys lacrosse team hosted Cardinal Newman High School on Friday, April 4 in a non-district game. The Wolverines dominated the Crusaders 15-2. The big win added to the festivities as the team honored its seniors. Attacker Jason D’Aoust led the Wolverines with 5 goals and 3 assists. Page 31 2014

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Steve Lisi Breathes New Life Into My Worn, Old Saddle

Once upon a time, long, long ago, a little girl dreamed of owning her own horse. She’d keep it in the basement, teach it to climb up and down the stairs to go out to graze in the small fenced back yard, and ride it back and forth to school. Well, that plan never panned out, but I did manage to finally buy my first horse when I was 19, at the start of my second year of college. I’d worked and saved for years to buy him, had $1,000 in the bank. He cost $600, with another $50 for shipping, and $50 for the first month’s board — out in a paddock. I couldn’t afford a stall. I bought a bridle, halter and lead, some brushes. By the time the horse arrived, the bank account had dwindled to $150. I was living on the edge. Luckily, the barn where I kept him had plenty of school horses, so I was welcome to borrow a saddle. A few months later, the barn owner told me one of the boarders was selling her old saddle. “It’s good one,” she said. “You should buy it.” It was a good one, and really comfortable. It fit me and my horse perfectly, but it was way too expensive: $160. However, the owner was willing to take payments. When I rode in my first show on my first horse a few weeks later, it was in my own saddle, a German-made Stubben Siegfried. Get updates all week long... follow Ellen Rosenberg on Twitter at twitter.com/Horse TalkFL or stop by the Tales from the Trails page on Facebook and click “like.”

Tales From The Trails By Ellen Rosenberg We did a lot, that saddle, that horse and I. More shows, trails, a lot of jumping. Years later, when I was in graduate school, I had to sell the horse, but I kept the saddle. I rode in it on the next horse I bought, and the next, and the next. Fast-forward to the early 2000s, when a friend started riding with me and came to love my mare. I ended up selling her the mare, along with my saddle, which she also loved and which fit the mare perfectly. “Take care of both of them,” I told her, and she promised she would. The mare, old now but still going strong, is fine. But my saddle didn’t fare as well. My friend kept it out in her shed, and the South Florida heat and humidity, not to mention heavy usage, took a toll. Once in a while, I’d stop out to visit, see the saddle and sigh deeply. It hurt me to see this piece of my past slowly rotting away. “Sell it back to me,” I pleaded, but my friend refused. “I still ride in it, and it’s too comfortable,” she replied. I kept begging. Finally, this year, she did something even kinder. “I won’t sell it back to you,” she said, “but I’ll give it to you.”

Steve Lisi of Twin Oaks Saddlery in his workroom. And so she did. My poor saddle. The bones were still good, but parts of the leather needed a lot of help. I didn’t want to just own it, I wanted to be able to ride in it again. The saddle and I took a drive over to Steve Lisi at Twin Oaks Saddlery, right behind Seminole Ridge High School.

Lisi is in his 25th continuous year in business repairing saddles and creating leather goods. He got started by repairing his children’s saddles. “I was always good with fixing things,” he said. “We didn’t have a lot of money, so it was See ROSENBERG, page 33

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Four Women To Receive Prestigious Award At Luncheon May 1

Executive Women of the Palm Beaches has announced the recipients of its Women In Leadership Awards. Twenty-three women were nominated for the prestigious award in one of three categories. The program recognizes exemplary women in Palm Beach County who have demonstrated extraordinary achievements and leadership in one of the three sectors: public, private and volunteer. “We receive many nominations this year for women with impressive achievements and contributions to Palm Beach County,” said Natalie Alvarez, co-chair of the Women In Leadership Awards Luncheon.

The Public Sector honoree is Judith A. Mitchell, chief executive officer of the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. As CEO, she supervises the overall operations of the performing arts facility. Under her leadership, the Kravis Center has come to be known as one of the premier centers for the arts, while also offering more than a dozen community programs that promote arts education. Private Sector honoree is Christine D. Hanley, partner of FordHarrison LLP. For the past 20 years she has been a recognized leader in her profession. Her practice focuses on employment and labor law. She is a strong advocate of personal and pro-

fessional advancement for women. In addition, Hanley has generously used her expertise to offer pro bono legal counsel to many organizations. This year’s Volunteer Sector honoree is Beverly Perham, founder of Wellington-based Back To Basics. Thirty years ago, she recognized a desperate need of underserved children in our community and endeavored to fill it. Just before Christmas 1984, using her own money, Perham bought clothing and toys for 30 children who had just arrived from Haiti with no possessions. Since then, she has worked tirelessly to expand the reach of her efforts, which now ensure that each year, 8,000 children in need, have the basic necessities.

“This year we are pleased to announce the committee is giving an Inspirational Leader award to one of the nominees,” said Charlotte Pelton, co-chair of the luncheon. The Inspirational Leader award will be presented to Rev. Pamela A. Cahoon, executive director of CROS Ministries. Cahoon was the first president of Palm Beach County’s Council on Child Abuse and Neglect, and brought Habitat for Humanity to the county, serving on its first board of directors. She is a founding board member of Teen Musical Theater, chaired the Human Services Coalition for three years and was instrumental in creating the Palm Beach County Food Bank.

The awards program raises money to help promising young women pursue their dream of a college education. It also supports the Lois Kwasman Grant for Community Impact. The luncheon, which is one of the county’s most successful community events, will be held on May 1 at the Kravis Center’s Cohen Pavilion. The keynote speaker is Valerie Plame, former CIA Operations Officer and bestselling author of Fair Game and Blowback. Frances Fisher, Palm Beach philanthropist, is this year’s honorary chair. For more information on the event, visit www.ewpb.org or call (561) 868-7070.

Red Barn Feed & Supply To Host 2014 Purina Chick Days April 11-19

Thinking of raising chickens in your backyard? Already have chickens and want to ensure you are getting the best eggs for your family? Whether you are a backyard farmer or have hundreds of chickens, visit Red Barn Feed & Supply at 12948 Okeechobee Blvd. in Loxahatchee Groves for Purina Chick Days and learn all about what’s best for your chicken. Starting April 11, Red Barn will celebrate each day with a chick

special. There will be a chicken mascot for entertainment and baby chicks and baby ducks for sale all week, until the big finale on Saturday, April 19, when Red Barn will raffle off a chicken coop. Stop by the store beginning April 11 and enter for your chance to win. The Palm Beach County Poultry Fanciers will also be on site April 19 with a variety of chickens. “Farm families have known the joys of raising their own poultry for

years, but people everywhere are beginning to realize the many benefits of raising poultry, even if it’s right in their backyards,” Red Barn’s Cindy Strang said. “We are excited to help families get started with their own flocks, so they too can participate in the chicken-raising trend.” Throughout the duration of Purina Chick Days, Red Barn will have experts available to offer advice and guidance on how to raise chickens from freshly hatched chicks through

laying, including details on proper nutrition to provide the best eggs. Chicken-raising experts can learn new tips, and beginners will learn the basics of starting their flocks. “Last year’s PurinaChick Days activities were such a success,” Strang said. “We’re excited to help more people learn to raise their own poultry. We can’t wait to give away our Red Barn Feed & Supply chicken coop.” Red Barn will be providing spe-

cial savings on Purina Certified Natural Start & Grow or Flock Raiser feed from Purina throughout Chick Days. “Besides knowing your eggs are fresh, raising chickens is a fun activity for the whole family,” Strang said. “For adults there’s a sense of pride and self-sufficiency in raising your own food, and kids have fun while learning responsibility and contributing to the household by caring for the flock.”

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Independent Imaging Offers The Best In Early Detection

Advances in early breast cancer detection have come a long way in the past ten years, as the doctors at Independent Imaging will tell you. Dr. Eric Baumel, Dr. Jonathan Huber and Dr. Thomas Kirchner gather around the computer monitor to demonstrate the amazing detail in “breast tomosynthesis,” also known as 3D mammography. Independent Imaging, located in Wellington’s Palomino Park, is the only site in the western communities offering this level of state-of-the-art radiology, including the tomosynthesis. The practice also has three other locations. “Anything that can help us… and prevent a patient from coming back for additional visits, giving us a higher level of confidence with the results, is a very good thing,” said Kirchner, referring to the state-ofthe-art technology. “The breast tomosynthesis and 3D mammography is the only technical advance in decades in this field,” Huber added. The doctors are excited about the technology, which is light years ahead of yesterday’s methods of detection. “We catch early cancers all the time,” Baumel explained. “And that’s the most rewarding part — when we can help patients find out exactly what’s wrong.”

Baumel outlines the challenges of radiology with today’s patients. “When you talk about the key to good radiology, it’s basically a ‘Where’s Waldo?’ It’s all about finding the abnormality and putting it in the context of the patient.” This includes knowing the patient’s history, any past or present conditions and understanding the whole context. The three doctors are well-respected in the Wellington medical community and originally worked in the local hospitals. Each doctor has been working in the field of radiology for approximately 20 years. Independent Imaging CEO Dr. Daniel Ghiragossian is proud of the excellent care, beautiful facility and successful results that Independent Imaging brings to patients every day. “The caring quality of our staff is infused in all of them from day one,” he said. “If you treat everyone like you would treat your grandmother, you cannot go wrong.” Ghiragossian constantly reminds his staff that when a patient is coming in for testing, he or she is probably nervous about it. “There is nothing that we won’t do to make sure that the patient is comfortable,” he explained. If the technologist shows appreciation for the patients and what they

are going through, they are able to get the testing done and work with the anxiety at hand. “Customer service is the core of what we do here,” added Staci Martin, marketing and development manager for Independent Imaging. ”From the person who greets patients at the front desk to the technician who reads the data, they are ambassadors of good service for Independent Imaging.” Independent Imaging has locations are in Wellington, Lake Worth near the JFK Medical Center, Palm Beach Gardens and Belle Glade. The Wellington office is located at 3347 State Road 7, Suite 100. For info., call (561) 795-5558 or visit www.independentimaging.com.

Dr. Thomas Kirchner, Dr. Eric Baumel and Dr. Jonathan Huber.

Auntie Anne’s Honors Wellington Store

Auntie Anne’s Inc., the world’s largest franchisor of hand-rolled soft pretzels, recently honored local store owner Dan Margolis and store manager Wiseline Vildor of the Mall at Wellington Green location with its prestigious “Pretzel Perfect Store Award.” One of the highest honors awarded in the Auntie Anne’s franchise system, the “Pretzel Perfect Store Award” recognizes top-performing

stores who are committed to providing high-quality guest experiences. Of the more than 1,080 domestic stores, only 28 were presented with the award. “We’re proud to recognize the store team at the Mall at Wellington Green for their hard work and dedication to providing excellent customer service. They contribute to the success of our franchise system by demonstrating how pretzel perfection can be achieved

every day,” said Bill Dunn, president and CEO of Auntie Anne’s. The stores who received the distinction of “pretzel perfect” performed exceptionally well in all aspects of their business throughout 2013. Specifically, these stores demonstrated excellence in all facets of operations, sales building and marketing, store and staff management, customer service and charitable giving.

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Calling all campers for a summer of fun. Sports-minded, adventure-seeking, nature-loving kids will find something for everyone at Breakers West Country Club. Daily Golf, Tennis, & Swimming Instruction Arts & Crafts | Magic Shows | Science Projects Wildlife Demonstrations | Family Cookouts New Family Activity Center & More Ages 5 – 14 Weekly Sessions:

June 9 – August 8, 2014 (Excluding June 30 – July 4) Monday – Friday | 8:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. After-care Also Available

For more information or to register for camp, please call 561-422-4915. 1550 Flagler Parkway West Palm Beach, FL 33411 breakerswestclub.com

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The Armory Art Center’s Summer Art Camp is a great way for children in grades K-12 to experience a broad range of art projects. Each of the ten weeks has a different theme or focus. Experienced art instructors provide exciting hands-on art activities. Children will explore various art mediums, including ceramics, photography, mixed media, printmaking, collage, drawing and painting. All art materials are included with tuition. Campus security includes video surveillance. The experienced staff has been screened and meet DCF standards. The Armory Art Center is located at 1700 Parker Ave., West Palm Beach. For more info. call (561) 832-1776. Breakers West Country Club is calling all campers for a summer of fun. Sports-minded, adventure-seeking, nature-loving kids, ages 5 to 14, will find something for everyone at Breakers West. Enjoy daily golf, tennis and swimming instruction; wildlife demonstrations; science experiments; magic shows; arts & crafts; cookouts; and more. This summer, campers will also enjoy game room fun at the new Family Activity Center. Camp runs from June 9 through Aug. 8 (excluding June 30 through July 4). Camp times are Monday through Friday, from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch is included. Space is limited. To register for Breakers West Summer Camp, call (561) 422-4915. Discover the summer camp with an academic focus, and find out why local families have been choosing Camp Cambridge for more than 25 years. This Wellington camp offers programs for children from 2 years old through second grade, with an experienced and mature staff, bilingual programs, in-house weekly field trips, specialty camp sessions, an on-site swimming pool supervised by Red Cross-trained staff, flexible schedules, weekly sessions, and private and group swimming. Nine weeks of camp is offered at Cambridge Schools, located at 1920 Royal Fern Drive in Wellington. For more info., visit www.cambridge preschools.com or call (561) 791-0013. Casperey Stables Horse Camp is a small, fun-filled day camp for children ages 7 to 14. With four riding opportunities each day, arts and crafts, and outdoor games, campers find little time to be bored. The low counselor-child ratio ensures that each child receives individual attention. There are camp sessions for spring and winter school breaks, and during the summer. Each two-week session has a theme, such as Indian Days, Circus Days and Medieval Days. Casperey Stables has a weekly swim party and ends each session with a horse show and family barbecue. To learn more about the camp, located at 2330 D Road in Loxahatchee Groves, call (561) 792-4990 or visit www.caspereystables.com. Dance Theatre is offering Summer Dance Camp for ages 5-9 and Dance Intensives for intermediate and advanced dancers ages 10 and up. Three weeks are offered: June 23 June 27, July 14 - July 18 and July 28 - Aug. 1. The program offers ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, flexibility, hip-hop acro, musical theatre, drama, modeling, ballroom, arts & crafts and more. A $100 deposit is required to hold space. Space is limited, so reserve your space today. The cost is $200 a week or $500 for all three weeks. The program runs 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Daily rates are available, as are multiple child discounts. Dance Theatre is located at 10620 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 30, in Wellington Green Square between Pei Wei and Fresh Market. Call (561) 784-4401 for more info.. The Lab/High Touch High Tech is conveniently located off State Road 7 at Lantana Road. The Lab brings science to life with hands-on experiments provided by High Touch High Tech, the leader in science education for the last 19 years. Each day will be a new adventure, from interacting with real “lab critters” to launching rockets and panning for gems. The unique Lab offers affordable pricing, experiments with lots of cool take-homes, arts and crafts, physical activities and more. The program taps into children’s natural curiosity and provides them with safe and fun activities that help them learn about the world around them. Campers will make slime, erupt volcanoes, make ice cream, tie dye T-shirts and more. Call (561) 444-3978 or visit www.thelabforkids.com for more info. The Lake Worth Playhouse will offer a summer camp teaching children acting, voice, dance and stage movement through daily activities and rehearsals, culminating in fullscale productions of popular musicals. The students will produce Willy Wonka Junior June 9-28 and Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr. from July 14 to Aug. 4. They will be engaged in

studio-style rehearsals for music, dance and production. Campers 12 or older also will have the opportunity to participate in behind-the-scenes roles and other theater-related educational opportunities. The opportunities are for a one-week and a three-week camp, and range in price from $200 to $600. To sign up, call (561) 586-6410 or visit www.lake worthplayhouse.org. The Little Place Pre-School has been serving the western communities for more than 36 years. The school has two convenient Wellington locations and is now taking summer camp registration at both locations. The Little Place offers a pre-school program for children ages 2 to 5 years old, and a program for children ages 6 to 8. Various classes are offered, as well as arts & crafts and much more. Little Place will make your child’s summer fun! Call or visit them at 1040 Wellington Trace (561-793-5860) or 2995 Greenbriar Blvd. (561-790-0808). At Noah’s Ark Summer Camp, children will enjoy field trips and activities such as swimming, bowling, skating, South Florida Science Museum programs, movies and picnics. Tuition includes camera surveillance, a creative curriculum, use of computers and all meals. Registration is now being accepted, and is free for new customers only. Noah’s Ark is located at 14563 Okeechobee Blvd. in Loxahatchee Groves. For more information, call (561) 753-6624 or visit www.smallworldpbc.com. Villari’s of Wellington is pleased to invite your child to summer camp this year. Villari’s is offering junior and senior camp in two-week sessions. Book summer camp spots now during March Madness and receive a 25 percent discount. Due to rising demand, book your spot early. Camp starts as low as $24 per day, including arts and crafts, derby building, martial arts and much more. Call (561) 792-1100 to reserve your space, or visit www. villarisofwellington.com for additional information. Wellington Children’s Theatre will host its Summer Musical Theatre Camp, for ages 7 to 16, June 9 through July 11, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Week 1 will be Glee Camp. Campers will enjoy daily creative and performance activities, and focus on singing and choreography of Glee-style ensemble numbers. Weeks 2 through 5 will be the Summer Stage Session. Campers will enjoy acting, dance and vocal classes, and will build their self-confidence and their theatre skills, culminating in a final, fully staged Broadway show. Daily electives and workshops include script writing, pantomime, stage combat, magic, stage makeup, audition techniques and more, with guest teachers. Campers will bring their own lunch, and an ice cream snack will be served daily. The cost is $250 per week. Aftercare is available. For more info., or to register, call (561) 223-1928 or visit www. wellingtonchildrenstheatre.com.

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WHS Lacrosse Team Bests Cardinal Newman 15-2

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington High School boys lacrosse team hosted Cardinal Newman High School on Friday, April 4 in a non-district game. The Wolverines dominated the Crusaders 15-2. The big win added to the festivities as the team honored its seniors. The Wolverines (8-7) wasted no time getting on the board. Just one minute into the contest, attacker Patrick Oporto drove in a goal to give Wellington the lead. Wellington galloped to an 8-goal lead before Cardinal Newman reached the back of the net, closing out the first half 8-1.

The Wolverine offense continued to light up the field, driving shots at the Crusader net. The Wellington defense was equally impressive, only conceding one goal in each half. “We’re spreading it out more, and one person is not taking up the goals,” Wellington coach Joe Calby said. “Our middies and attackers are sharing the load, and they’re playing phenomenal defense. Coming out of spring break, our goal is to get ready for the playoffs.” Wellington is in District 22 with Palm Beach Central, John I. Leonard, Park Vista and American Heritage high schools. WHS attacker Jason D’Aoust led

Wellington attacker Jason D’Aoust scores a goal for the Wolverines. Photos by Gene Nardi/Town-Crier

the Wolverines with 5 goals and 3 assists. Attacker Ryan Blum had 2 goals and 2 assists for the Wolverines. Patrick Oporto, Allen Moye, Chris Sullivan and Michael Costello combined for 8 Wellington goals. With district competition complete, Wellington had three non-district games this week against Martin County, West Boca and William T. Dwyer high schools to finish out the regular season, but results were not available by press time.

Midfielder Michael Goldman advances the ball up field.

Wellington’s Chris Englert passes the ball.

PBCHS Lacrosse Squad Dominates Park Vista 10-4

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach Central High School boys lacrosse team traveled to Park Vista High School and defeated the Cobras 10-4 on Thursday, April 3. The Broncos had to come from behind after trailing 4-3 at the half. Not only did the Broncos (8-6) tally seven second-half goals, they managed to keep the Cobras out of the net as well.

Park Vista gave the Broncos all they could handle in the first half, fending off the Palm Beach Central attack. Nearly 10 minutes were eaten up on the clock before the Cobras struck first, but the Broncos battled back, and the two squads exchanged goals until they were locked-up at 3 goals each. Park Vista managed the go-ahead goal to end the first half. It was the last time that the Cobras would lead. Eight minutes into the second half,

Palm Beach Central attacker Nick Griffin on the move with the ball.

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the Broncos unleashed a fury of 7 unanswered goals, peppering the Park Vista goalie and claiming the 10-4 victory. Palm Beach Central’s Colin Kennedy and Nick Griffin combined for 6 goals. Andrew Brown, Sean Lemay, David Mendoza and Sammy Peede all scored for the Broncos. Palm Beach Central hosted Suncoast on Tuesday, April 8 for senior night, but results were not available by press time.

Bronco Sean Lemay winds up to take a shot on goal.

Palm Beach Central’s Steve Acquaviva defends against Park Vista’s Tyler Hyland.

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Great Showing For Wellington Wrestler

A.J. Lopez from the Wellington Wrestling Club competed at the South Florida Open at Hialeah Gardens High School this month and came home with a first-place medal in Greco and a third-place medal in folkstyle wrestling. Also placing for the Wellington Wrestling Club was Josue Arce, who placed third in the folkstyle division. The Wellington Wrestling Club practices at the Village Park in Wellington on Tuesday and Thursday evenings for grades K-12. For more information on joining the club e-mail wellingtonwrestling@gmail. com or call (561) 827-8595.

A.J. Lopez

Wellington Parks & Recreation is now taking team registrations for its Men’s “D” Division Softball League. The deadline to sign up a team is Wednesday, April 16. New teams can register for openings beginning Wednesday, April 9. Games begin Tuesday, April 29 and are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road).

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The cost to register a team is $525, with 20 players allowed on each team roster. A mandatory managers meeting will be held Monday, April 21 at 6:30 p.m. at Village Park. Early registration is recommended to guarantee a spot. For more information about this program, contact Senior Program Coordinator Jill Denoff at (561) 7914786 or jdenoff@wellingtonfl.gov.

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Danielle Goldstein of Starwyn Farms in Wellington is a part of a select group of athletes underwritten by one of the top equestrian safety wear designers in the world, GPA Helmets. Goldstein, whose goal is to become the first woman to ride for Israel on an Olympic show jumping team, has been taking the international show jumping world by storm, most recently through her participation on the first-ever team representing Israel in the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Goldstein’s unique equestrian accomplishments have not gone unnoticed by GPA Helmets, which has only partnered with 20 international riders around the world since

becoming the first riding helmet designed to meet both European and American safety and performance standards. “It’s a great fitting helmet. I’ve been using GPA since they first came on the market, and used my newest carbon one in the Nations Cup,” she said. GPA’s breakthrough safety design was created by noted 1960s racecar driver Michel Finquel. Tired of losing friends to fatal racing accidents, Finquel designed the first fire-resistant driving suits under the NAZA brand. Years later, when Finquel’s daughter started riding horses, he saw that she too needed top protection and dedicated himself to the research and design of the safest-possible riding helmet. Learn more at www.gpa-sport.com.

Danielle Goldstein competing in her GPA helmet. RPBHS Dancers Perform — The Wildcat Dancers Dance Team from Royal Palm Beach High School entertained the crowds at Relay for Life on Saturday, April 5. The dancers, along with Dance Director Michele Blecher, were thrilled to be a part of such a worthy cause raising money to help find a cure for cancer. The dancers performed a mini performance of seven routines, which entertained the survivors, families, walkers and volunteers.

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Bebe Davis Concludes Successful Wellington Season Rising young equestrian Bebe Davis finished out a wonderful season competing in the Adequan Global Dressage Festival. Davis, 16, lives in Wellington during the winter, and Bedminster, N.J., during the spring and summer. She competed two horses, both owned by her parents, Michael and Sarah Davis. She has been showing Rotano, a 13-year-old Hanoverian gelding, for a little over a year. Fievel Mousekewitz, also a 13-year-old Hanoverian gelding, is new.

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“This season has been a huge learning opportunity for me,” Davis said. “There were so many high points that it’s impossible to name only one. I won the Florida Youth Dressage Championships on Mouse, and came in second on Rotano. I also won the FEI Junior Freestyle on Mouse with a score of 73.333 percent, the FEI Junior Individual on Mouse during week 10 with a score of 68.202 percent, and the FEI Junior Freestyle on Rotano during week 12 with a 72.124 percent.”

Steve Lisi Of Twin Oaks Saddlery

continued from page 25 easier to fix things myself than pay someone else to do it.” From that humble start was born a business. Now his air-conditioned workroom holds a wide array of leather-working machines collected from across the United States. The oldest is a Champion Harness and Shoe Stitcher, more

Davis is focusing on defending her title at the 2014 Festival of Champions at Gladstone. Last year, she and Rotano won the Junior division, and she looks forward to again competing for the Junior National Championship title in June. Her success during the Florida winter season has set the stage for the rest of the year. She is also concentrating on preparing for the North American Junior and Young Rider Championships, which will be held July 15-20. Davis is no stranger to suc-

than a century old and still going strong. Lisi makes purses, belts, holsters, wallets and saddlebags, and can do customized work in exotic leathers such as alligator or crocodile. He loves restoring historical saddles, especially Civil War tack. “I get them from other collectors,” Lisi said. “I have reference copies of the Civil War ordinance manuals from both North and South, so I can make each piece exactly. I do a lot of pattern-making.” Lisi keeps his restored saddles in his collection, but he does a lot of saddle repairs. The most common:

cess in the arena. She was the Junior National Champion in 2013 and won multiple titles in the Pony divisions. “This year I’ve worked on being an accurate rider and riding an accurate test,” she said. “This season definitely yielded a number of breakthroughs for us as a team.” Another high point for Davis was the opportunity to present her and Mouse’s Freestyle under the lights after the CDI 5*. Following her exhibition ride, Davis was invited by Mark Bellissimo of Equestrian Sport Productions

billet straps on English saddles and stirrup leathers on Western saddles. I handed him my poor saddle. He sighed. “Well, it was a very good saddle at one time,” he said, looking at all the problems. “It has lasted fairly well through some heavy use. It pays to buy good stuff. I can’t fix junk. I won’t take money for something I can’t do.” “Is this fixable?” I asked. “Well, the tree is still good, and most of the leather is OK,” he replied. The knee rolls were torn, the suede all but gone. He turned it

to perform the freestyle at the Celebration of the Horse, which will be held in Central Park this fall. For the past four years, she has been trained full time by Dr. Cesar Parra and Katie Riley of Performance Farms. In her free time, Davis enjoys volunteering at Mane Stream, a farm that specializes in therapeutic riding for children and adults. She is also an active member of JustWorld International. To follow her continued success, visit www.bebedavis dressage.com.

over. The undersides of the flaps and panels were cracked and split, the gullet edges rough and loose. “I don’t know…” “This saddle really means a lot to me,” I said quietly. “I understand it has sentimental value,” he frowned, looking at my wreck of a saddle. “Well, I’d say it’s in fair to middling condition. It’s salvageable for moderate use. You could ride in it once in a while, but not every day.” “That would be fine.” And so I left my saddle with him, and a month later drove back and picked it up. He had covered all the

Bebe Davis rides in Wellington this season.

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cracked leather with new patches that matched the old leather, sewn up the gullet, and did a little oiling and restoring. No, it didn’t look as good as it had when I bought it used in November 1971, but it was a piece of my history coming back home to live with me. I can’t wait to ride in it again, just for old times’ sake, a tangible connection with those long-ago days of my first-ever horse and all the dreams he represented. For more information about Twin Oaks Saddlery, visit www. twinoakssaddlery.com or call (561) 790-2461.

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Saturday, April 12 • Hotshots Paintball (16169 Southern Blvd.) will donate a portion of its proceeds for local youth Adriana Haber to get a diabetic alert dog on Saturday, April 12 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Call (561) 798-4717 to make reservations. Mention the Adriana Haber fundraiser. • The Royal Palm Beach Strikers Soccer League will host Vendor Day on Saturday, April 12 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Katz Field (100 Sweet Bay Lane, Royal Palm Beach). For more info., call Sandi Ng at (561) 779-8818. • The annual Royal Palm Beach Community Yard Sale will take place Saturday, April 12 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Veterans Park on Royal Palm Beach Blvd. For more info., call (561) 790-5149. • The Village of Wellington and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will offer a Certified Boating Safety Class on Saturday, April 12 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 Forest Hill Blvd.). The cost is $35 per person. Call (561) 791-4082 to register. • The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, April 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 283-5856 for more info. • The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free Earth Day special event for families with live animals, special guest speakers, crafts, tours, food and a variety of other activities Saturday, April 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (561) 233-1400 for more info. • The 28th annual Drop It, Build It, Float It, Launch It, Thrill It Engineering Competition for elementary, middle and high school students will take place Saturday, April 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the South Florida Science Center & Aquarium. The community is invited to watch the excitement as local kids demonstrate their ingenuity and science skills. For more info., call (561) 370-7710 or visit www.sfsciencecenter.org. • The ninth annual Uncle Gary’s Rock & Ribfest to benefit the Kids Cancer Foundation will take place Saturday, April 12 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at John Prince Park’s Center Drive Pavilion (4759 S. Congress Ave., Lake Worth). Call Clint Rogers at (561) 588-8922 for more info. • An Easter Egg Hunt will take place at the King’s Academy (8401 Belvedere Road) on Saturday, April 12 at 10 a.m. with bounce houses, an egg decorating station, prizes, special character picture opportunities, a jelly bean guessing jar and more. For info., visit www.gofamilychurch.org. • The Wellington Children’s Theatre will present Les Miserables on Friday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, April 12 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, April 13 at 3 p.m. at Palms West Alliance Church (16401 Southern Blvd.). Tickets are $19 for adults and $12 for children. Call (561) 2231928 or visit www.wellingtonchildrenstheatre. com for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Lego Builders Club for ages 6 to 12 on Saturday, April 12 at 2 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

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• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Anime Club for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, April 12 at 3 p.m. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • FAU/Pine Jog Environmental Education Center’s “Masquerade Ball” will be held Saturday, April 12 at 6 p.m. at the West Palm Beach Marriott (1001 Okeechobee Blvd.) Call Ray Coleman at (561) 686-6600 or e-mail colemanr@fau. edu for more info. • The American Cancer Society’s Wellington Relay for Life gets underway Saturday, April 12 at 6 p.m. at Palm Beach Central High School (8499 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington). Visit www.relayforlife. org/wellingtonfl for more info. • Brew at the Zoo returns to the Palm Beach Zoo (1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach) on Saturday, April 12 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. with more than 25 local craft breweries, live music, delicious food and up-close animal encounters. For more info., visit www.palmbeachzoo.org. • Student dancers from across Palm Beach County will perform in the upcoming Young Dancers in Concert on Saturday, April 12 at 7 p.m. at the Bak Middle School of the Arts Mainstage Theatre. For more info., contact Martha Satinoff at Martha.satinoff@palmbeachschools.org or (561) 882-3846. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free Blues Brothers Soul Band Concert on Saturday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl. gov for more info. Sunday, April 13 • The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will take place Sunday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Commons Park (11600 Poinciana Blvd.) Visit www.rpbgreenmarket.com for more info. • The Acreage Green Market will take place Sunday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Acreage Community Park (6701 140th Ave. North). For more info., visit www.shopgreenmarkets.com or call (561) 929-0237. • The International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) will continue its 2014 season Sunday, April 13 with the Maserati U.S. Open Polo Championships. For tickets, visit www.internationalpoloclub.com or call (561) 204-5687. • Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host “Kid’s Club: Hello Herbs” on Sunday, April 13 at 2 p.m. In honor of Earth Month, kids will be planting their own potted herbs to take home. Snacks will be served. There is no charge. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register. • The Mall at Wellington Green will host a pet photo night with the Easter Bunny on Sunday, April 13 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The line will form outside the Food Court entrance starting at 6 p.m. For info., visit www.shopwellingtongreen.com. Monday, April 14 • CBS Sports’ Peter Kostis will the guest of honor for the American Cancer Society’s Palm Beach Unit 46th annual 19th Hole Club benefit

Monday, April 14 at the Breakers Ocean Course Clubhouse in Palm Beach. For more info., call Linda Shaifer at (561) 655-3449. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Get to Know Your Library for adults Monday, April 14 at 10:15 a.m. Discover the many ways the library can help change your life. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Art Club for ages 8 and up Monday, April 14 at 4 p.m. Live through art by exploring different mediums. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • Temple Beth Tikvah (4550 Jog Road, Greenacres) invites the community to celebrate a Passover Seder with Rabbi Howard Shub and Cantor Irving Grossman on Monday, April 14, with the service at 5 p.m. and the seder at 5:45 p.m. Call (561) 967-3600 for info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Pokemon League for ages 6 to 12 on Monday, April 14 at 6 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. Tuesday, April 15 • The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium will bid farewell to “Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition” by throwing its own bon voyage exhibit on April 15, the 102nd anniversary of the sinking. Taking place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., guests will be treated to Titanic re-enactors. For more info., call (561) 832-1988 or visit www. sfsciencecenter.org. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Dream, Discover, Do for ages 3 to 5 on Tuesday, April 15 at 1 p.m. Preschoolers are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play their way to a brighter future. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • An interfaith Liberation Passover Seder Devoted to Freedom will take place Tuesday, April 15 at 6 p.m. at the Poinciana Country Club Clubhouse (3536 Via Poinciana, Lake Worth) conducted by Rev. Renwick Bell of the Church of Our Savior Metropolitan Community Church and Rabbi Barry Silver, spiritual leader of Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor. Silver will discuss the importance of protecting agriculture in Palm Beach County. For more info., call (561) 968-0688. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Shared Stories: E.S.L. Book Discussion Group for adults on Tuesdays, April 15 and 29 at 6 p.m. Share your love of reading in an enjoyable environment where you can meet new people and practice English reading and conversational skills. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Open Mic Poetry Night for ages 10 to 17 on Tuesday, April 15 at 6 p.m. Bring a copy of one or two favorite poems (written by you or someone else) to share. Relax at a table with snacks and enjoy the company of other poetry lovers. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. Wednesday, April 16 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will

The Town-Crier host Tiny Tykes for ages 2 to 5 on Wednesday, April 16 at 2:30 p.m. Join a special session with favorite songs and musical instruments. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host My Little Pony Pals for ages 3 and up Wednesday, April 16 at 6 p.m. Call (561) 7906070 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Hooked on Crochet for adults Wednesday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. Learn beginning techniques or bring current projects to share and work on. Pick up a materials list when you pre-register. Call (561) 790-6070 for info. Thursday, April 17 • The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Story Time for ages 2 to 5 on Thursday, April 17 at 10 and 11 a.m. The cost is $2 per child. Call (561) 233-1400 to RSVP. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Medicare Advantage Plans for adults Thursday, April 17 at 2:15 p.m. A representative from SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) will discuss coverage and benefits. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Spring is in the Air for ages 3 to 5 on Thursday, April 17 at 3 p.m. Celebrate spring with stories, activities and a special craft. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • Wellington’s Food Truck Invasion will take place Thursday, April 17 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www. wellingtonfl.gov for more info. • Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host a free Healthy Road Map Cooking Class on Thursday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m. England is not known for its colorful and nutritious foods. Change that perception and pump up the vegetables while enjoying classical English fare. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register. Friday, April 18 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Out of School Fun for ages 6 to 12 on Friday, April 18 at 1:30 p.m. Come by for arts and crafts, games and more. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “It’s a Craft Bonanza!” for ages 2 and up Friday, April 18 at 3:30 p.m. Make as many crafts as you want with the supplies from the library’s craft closet. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info. • Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host Seasonal Sensations on Friday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m. Cooking with the seasons means choosing fruits and vegetables that are at the peak of freshness and flavor. There is no charge. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register. Send calendar items to: The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 31, Wellington, FL 33414. FAX: (561) 793-6090. E-mail: news@ gotowncrier.com.

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AIDE/COMPANION FOR SENIOR CARE — 4 years experience, live in Wellington, owns car. Available 5-7 days, Part-Time/Full-Time Excellent References, Call Dana 561.374.4073

CALABRESE CREATIONS IN IRON — Ornamental Aluminum & Iron Work, driveway gates,grand entry gates, garden gates, railing room dividers, ornamental screen doors. ( Lic. & Ins.) antique restoration. 561-792-7575 cciron@bellsouth.net

CLEANING - HOME/OFFICE WE CLEAN OFFICES & PRIVATE HOMES — Licensed & Insured. Call for an estimate and to schedule your apartment. Discount for Central Palm Beach County Chamber members and to all new clients for first cleaning. 561-385-8243 Lic. #2012-252779 HELLO MY NAME IS BRENDA — I have lived and cleaned hmes in the Western Communities for over 25 years. Great references. 561-460-8380 ALL AMERICAN HOUSE CLEANERS — Commercial/Residential. MoveIn Move-Out, organizing. Credit Cards Accepted. Call Elizabeth 561-313-4086

COMPUTER REPAIR D.J. COMPUTER — Home & office, Spyware removal, websites, networks, repairs, upgrades, virus removal, tutoring. Call Jeff 561-333-1923 Cell 561-252-1186 Lic’d Well. & Palm Beach. We accept major credit cards.

O COMPUTER SERVICES (PC OR MAC) A N Y W H E R E , A N Y T I M E S P Y WA R E / VIRUS REMOVAL — Manufacture restore, network setup (WiFi or Wired), repairs, upgrades. Call Val 561-713-5276

DOGS & PET CARE Happy Jack Liquivic® — Recognized safe & effective against hook & roundworms by US Center for Veterinary Medecne... Grand Prix 561-792-2853 www.happyjackinc.com

DRIVEWAY REPAIR D R I V E W AY S — F r e e e s t i m a t e s A & M ASPHALT SEAL COATING commercial and residential. Patching potholes, striping, repair existing asphalt & save money all work guaranteed. L i c.& In s. 1 0 0 0 4 5 0 6 2 5 61-667-7716

HANDYMAN THE MASTER HANDYMAN — All Types of Home Repairs & Improvements. No job too big or small done right the first time every time 40 yrs of satisfied customers. See me on Angies List. Tom (561) 801-2010 or (954) 444-3178 Serving Palm Beach and Broward Counties. BILLY’S HOME REPAIRS INC. REMODEL & REPAIRS — Interior Trim, crown molding, rottenwood repair, door installation, minor drywall,kitchens/cabinets/countertops, wood flooring. Bonded and Insured U#19699. Call 791-9900 or 628-9215

HOME IMPROVEMENTS ANMAR CO.—James’ All Around Handyman Service. Excellent craftman Old time values. Once you’ve had me! You’ll have me back! Lic. Ins. Certified Residential Contractor CRC1327426 561-248-8528

HOUSEKEEPING & ERRANDS PERFECTLY PAMPERED CLEANING — offers Luxury Affordable Cleaning & Personal Concierge Services for you & your family. Residential & Commercial. $20 Off 1st service. Fluent English. Free Consultation at 561-2035821. www.perfectlypamperedcleaning.com

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PAINTING J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Established 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, roofs, houses, driveways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential. Interior & Exterior painting. Certified pressure cleaning & painting contractor. Lic. #U21552 Call Butch 309-6975 or visit ourwebsite at www. jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com JOHN PERGOLIZZI PAINTING INC. — Interior/Exterior - Repaint specialist, pressure cleaning, popcorn ceiling, drywall repair & roof painting. Family owned/owner operator. Free Est. 798-4964 Lic. #U18473 COLORS BY CORO, INC. — Int./Ext. residential painting, over 20 yrs exp. Small Jobs welcome. Free est. Ins. 561-383-8666. Owner/Operated. Lic.# U20627 Ins. Wellington Resident

PET SITTTING PET SITTING — Days and overnight in your home-caring person. Excellent references. Housesitting available. 561-572-1782

PLUMBING JEREMY JAMES PLUMBING — Licensed plumber, legitimate estimate. Water heaters, new construction. CFC1426242. Bonded Insured. CFC1426242. 561-601-6458

TOWN-CRIER CLASSIFIEDS get results CALL 561-793-7606 for information. PRESSURE CLEANING J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Established 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, roofs, houses, driveways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential. Interior & Exterior painting. Certified pressure cleaning & painti n g c o n t r a c t o r. L i c . # U 2 1 5 5 2 C a l l Butch at 309-6975 or visit us at www. jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com D R I V E W AY C L E A N I N G — S t a r t i n g at$59. $50 Off House Exterior Wash, Free Sidewalk Cleaning (up to 50 Ft.) with roof cleaning.Pressure Pros of Palm Beach, Inc. 561-718-9851 Lic. & Insured.

ROOFING MINOR ROOF REPAIRS Don Hartmann R oofing — R o o f p a i n t ing, Carpentry. Lic. #U13677 967-5580 ROBERT G. HARTMANN ROOFING — Specializing in repairs. Free estimates, Bonded,insured. Lic. #CCC 058317 Ph: 561-790-0763. ROOFING REPAIRS REROOFING ALL TYPES — Pinewood Construction, Inc. Honest and reliable. Serving Palm Beach County for over 20 years. Call Mike 561-309-0134 Lic. Ins. Bonded. CGC-023773 RC-0067207

SECURITY SECURITY — American owned local security company in business 30 plus years. Protection by officers drug tested. 40 hour course. Licensed & Insured. 561-848-2600

SPRINKLER SYSTEMS AQUATIC SPRINKLER, LLC — Complete repair of all types of systems. Owner Operated. Michael 561-964-6004Lic.#U17871 Bonded & Ins. Serving the Western Communities Since 1990

TILE / CERAMICS SPECIALIZING IN BATHROOM RE MODELING — Free estimates serving South Florida since 1980. Quality you expect, service you deserve. Lic. bonded & Ins. U21006 561-662-9258

TREE SERVICE TREES TRIMMED AND REMOVED — 561-798-0412 D.M. YOUNG TREE SERVICE. Family Owned & Operated Lic. & Insured 1992-12121 Visit our website at dmyoungtreeservice.com

WALLPAPERING PAPERHANGING BY DEBI — Professional Installation,Removal. Repair of Paper. Neat, Clean & Reliable. Quality work with a woman’s touch. 30 years experience. No Job too big or too small. Lic. & Ins. References available. 561-795-5263

WATER TREATMENT NEED A NEW WATER SYSTEM! — Let us come out and give you an estimate. Call Mike 561-792-5400

OFFICE SPACE LAW OFFICE TO SHARE: — Royal Palm/ Wellington. Furnished executive offices plus two secretarial work stations, use of conference room, reception, kitchen. Utilities included. $1,000 month. 561-793-1200, ext. 1 or 561-386-7307 OFFICE SPACE — Executive and Virtual Office Space Available - Wellington, Florida. Furnished or unfurnished office space available. Unlimited use of conference rooms, reception, kitchen with no extra fees. Utilities included. The best LAKE VIEW in Wellington! Please contact Diane 561-227-1500 www.LakeWellington.com

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EMPLOYMENT BOOKKEEPER NEEDED — part-time, experienced in QuickBooks, flexible hours. Please fax resume to 561-791-0952 HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER IN WELLINGTON — Now hiring certified teachers.$10-$15/hour. Call 561-594-1920 E-mail: MarleneGiraud@hlcwellington.com PT/FT SALES HELP WANTED — For local flooring store expanding. Sales experience a plus. Will train the right person. 561-333-2306 buyithere7@gmail.com PART-TIME ASSISTANT — Needed from 2pm - 6pm for preschool.Call 561-790-0808 WELLINGTON TOWN CAR DRIVERS WA N T E D — F u l l - Ti m e / P a r t - Ti m e . Retirees welcome 561-333-0181 DRIVERS: $5,000 Sign-On Bonus! — Great pay! Consistent Freight, Great Miles on this Regional Account. Werner Enterprises: 1-855-517-2488

SITUATION WANTED CNA HOME HEALTH AIDE — 26 years experience, excellent local references, own transportation, honest, kind, dependable. Western Communities. 561-793-9827.

GARAGE SALE WELLINGTON - LITTLE RANCHES HUGE YARD ESTATE SALE - APRIL 17th & 18th — Home furnishings, sports gear, appliances, tools and workshop equipment. Everything will go. Rain or Shine. 514 Cindy Lane, Little Ranches.

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT - GREENACRES ROOMMATE TO SHARE — 2 bedroom 2 bath apartment - Purdy & Jog Road. $550 per month. Looking for under 35 years old. 954-296-3748

ROOMS FOR RENT ROOMS FOR RENT LaMancha, Royal Palm Beach — Furnished, no pets, no children. male or female $600 monthly. 561-667-3475

HOUSE TO SHARE - ROYAL PALM BEACH HOUSE TO SHARE IN ROYAL PALM BEACH — 50+ , Non-Smoker , 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home. Includes pool, lanai , kitchen includes full bathroom.$675 monthly, shared utilities, w/d, bedroom furnished. First and last to move in. 561-793-1939

HOUSE FOR SALE HOUSE FOR SALE BREAKERS WEST — 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 3 car garage, pool, gated upscale, golf country club. $895,000, by owner 561-795-0533 ONE PLUS ACRES IN PINEWOOD EAST— 5 bedrooms/3.5 bath home in beautiful Pinewood East, with one plus acres and swimming pool. Lots of room. Interior has wood and tile floors-updated kitchen. Cell 561-685-0386 Office 561-793-4444 rage, pool, gated upscale, golf country club. $895,000 561-795-0533

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Spring 4 May 2 - 4 National (A) 3* Jumper Rated Spring 5 May 10 - 11 Regional 2 (C) Rated

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